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Somerville’s show of talent SOMERVILLE Primary School pupils have been hard at work for more than two months harnessing their creative talents in preparation for their second biennial art show on Thursday.

With each of the school’s 254 pupils having produced two works each, including a canvas and paper craft presentation, there will be more than 500 separate pieces on show.

Art teacher Julie Reinders said excitement levels among the pupils had reached fever pitch in the lead up to the art show.

“They’re very excited after having worked so hard on their art works,” she said. “They’re really looking forward to showing off their creative talents to their families and friends and enjoying a funfilled night.”

“It’s not just for the mums and dads and brothers and sisters, but also for uncles, aunties and friends, as well as anyone in the broader community interested in seeing some wonderful art.”

Guests will include artist Cheryl Petersen, who will give painting demonstrations, Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Antonella Celi, and Flinders MP Greg Hunt.

The Somerville Primary School art show is on from 6-8pm on Thursday 14 August in the school grounds in Eramosa Rd East, Somerville. All welcome.

Art at the ready: Somerville Primary School pupils Beau, Finbar and Jade with some of their work being exhibited at the school’s art show. Picture: Gary Sissons

Ward candidates denied a hearing MORE than half of the 17 candidates in the keenly contested Red Hill ward byelection have been denied the chance to meet representatives of six ward residents’ associations and a shire-wide “post office” organisation.

Only those candidates with an address in the ward – which takes in some 45 per cent of the Mornington Peninsula – were invited to put their views to a meeting last Thursday of the Red Hill Ward Consultative Group.

One “local” candidate, Barbara Porter, did not receive an invitation as it

was considered she does not spend much time in the ward.

The groups that make up the Red Hill Ward Consultative Group represent Flinders, Somers, Shoreham, Balnarring beach, Cape Schanck, Red Hill and an organisation called Peninsula Exchange (PenEx), effectively an electronic “post office”, which many Mornington Peninsula community groups and individuals use to share information.

After listening to the seven candidates – Michael Treadwell, Shawn Jackson, Tim Wood, Kylie Greer,

Alastair Young, Mark Fancett and Kerry Watson – the committee conducted its own poll to decide who it would like to become their ward councillor.

Tim Wood came first, followed by Kerry Watson and Mark Fancett.

The nine non-ward candidates not invited to attend were Leigh Eustace, Rose Ljubicic, Brian Morgan, Kate Roper, Leigh Coleman, Neale Adams, Bryan Payne, Peter Holloway and Darren Andrew.

The recommendation to vote for Mr Wood, Ms Watson and Mr Fancett will

be conveyed to the members of the individual ward group organisations, largely by email. People and groups on PenEx’s shire-wide mailing list will also likely receive the recommendation.

This recommendation could be crucial to the election outcome and will certainly disadvantage the non-ward candidates.

Leigh Eustace, a candidate who was not invited to the meeting because he lives in Mt Eliza, said the process was “certainly undemocratic”.

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VCAT overturns demolish order A RECENT appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal regarding a Mornington Peninsula Shire order to demolish a second house on a Tucks Rd property was successful in retaining the structure as an outbuilding – not a “dwelling� – with its kitchen removed.

The applicant, Jackie Prossor of Foresite Town Planning, against Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, argued successfully that reuse of the original house as an outbuilding to a newly constructed dwelling was a “more sustainable and sensible approach� than demolishing it and constructing a new building.

The property, at 342 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, is the address listed on election material by Red Hill ward candidate Tim Wood.

He was formerly a vice-president of VCAT and a judge of the County Court.

In a judgement dated 2 July 2014, tribunal member Mary-Anne Taranto rejected the shire’s argument, which she described as “ideological opposition to the retention of the existing dwelling despite its decommissioning�. No shire officer attended the VCAT hearing.

Green wedge properties are prohibited by state planning law from having more than one dwelling per land parcel. One option is the “decommissioning� of a second house, as was successfully sought in this case.

Member Taranto concluded: “I have found that it is reasonable to allow retention of the existing dwelling in a decommissioned form in combination with other existing but modestly proportioned buildings and the proposed new dwelling. “I conclude that any impacts on the visual, environmental, scenic and rural values of the land and surrounding land are relatively benign.�

Cheeky makes a name for herself at the park CHEEKY channelled her fury alter-ego to be named Best Hairy Maclary lookalike at Sunday’s community day at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery.

The prized pooch and her young owner Harvey Kyberd, of Red Hill, were among the 1200 guests and pets enjoying the fun – and especially the dog parade’s Hairy Maclary theme – in the leash-free park near the gallery. “Cheeky is trying to keep grounded with her

new found fame,� Harvey said. “We got her from Echuca Dog Rescue on Anzac Day. She's just over a year old and is much loved by all the family.�

The community day celebrated the opening of the Lynley Dodd: A retrospective touring exhibition from Tauranga Art Gallery, New Zealand.

It showcases 59 original sketches and drawings from Dodd’s popular children’s books, including the Hairy Maclary series, the Schnitzel Von Krumm series, Slinky Malinki and Scarface Claw.

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Milestone: Hastings players take to the field for the club’s 1700th game against arch rivals Crib Point, above. Before the match former player Richard Everest, top, and author Doug Ackerley, left, warmed up supporters during a lunch at the Hastings Club.

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By Peter McCullough MORE than 1000 supporters attended last week’s Hastings’ milestone 1700th match as the Blues took on Crib Point at the Thomas Barclay oval.

Crib Point took an early lead and won an entertaining game 14.14 (98) to 11.9 (75). This brought the score of matches won/lost between the traditional rivals to Hastings 36, Crib Point 17.

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More than 120 attended the lunch at which the auction of signed jumpers and the Coleman biography, plus the raffle, returned around $1500.

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Frankston counts on port benefits FRANKSTON Council is banking on the $12 billion development of a container port at Hasting to achieve one of its main aims: jobs.

Frankston mayor Cr Darrel Taylor says an “impact analysis” of the expanded port by consultants GHD estimated an average 400 jobs being created each year over the next 30 years.

“Frankston is strategically positioning itself as the government and commerce hub for the Port of Hastings given our proximity, lifestyle attributes and metropolitan activity centre status,” Cr Taylor said.

His statement was issued in the same week that Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Antonella Celi criticised a Labor Party proposal to abandon Hastings in favour of building a new port near Geelong.

The statements of the two mayors will put Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula councils on a collision course with Labor if it wins the November state election.

However, not all municipalities in the Western Port region are as welcoming of the proposed port with Bass Coast Council sponsoring a five-day workshop looking at alternative scenarios for the future. (‘Workshop maps future without bigger port’, Page 12) The current government has committed $110 million over four for the Port of Hastings Development Authority to plan for an expanded port by the mid-2020s.

The GHD report relied on by Cr Taylor comes a month after the release of a study by Victoria University researchers Dr Hermione Parsons and Peter Van Duyn.

Port in waiting: A solitary container sits on the wharf at BlueScope in sharp contrast to the millions that the Liberal state government would like to see coming in and out of the Port of Hastings by the mid-2020s. The Labor Opposition plans for Melbourne’s next cvontainer port to be built in Port Phillip near Geelong.

Their paper, Build it – but will they come?, questions the economic viability of a container port at Hastings, suggesting that there is no need for Victoria to have a port capable of receiving the world’s largest container vessels and claiming that their cargoes either originate or are destined for businesses west of Melbourne.

Dr Parsons and Mr Van Duyn say the decision about the location of Victoria’s next major port is too important to be made by politicians.

Support for the Port of Hastings by the two mayors was reinforced last week by Ports Minister David Hodgett who said the Build it – but will they come? report contained “many inaccuracies”.

“To stick one’s head in the sand and mount arguments based the false belief that larger ships will not come here will have huge implications on Victoria’s economic prospects,” he said.

Mr Hodgett said Victoria needed the “sort of visionary thinking” of former Victorian premier Sir Henry Bolte who “zoned land in Hastings for port use back in the 60s”.

At the time, Sir Henry envisaged Western Port as being the “Ruhr of the south” – emulating Germany’s massive industrial centre - and said petrochemical companies facing tough environmental laws in Europe should be invited to operate at Hastings. When asked about atmospheric pollution, Sir Henry replied: “it’ll blow away”.

Cr Taylor said the GHD report indicated that the benefit to the region would be $60 million a year during the construction phase and $1 billion a year once fully operational.

The report was prepared for a consortium of 10 local government authorities including Frankston, the Southern Melbourne and Gippsland Regional Devel-

opment Australia (RDA) committees, United Energy and Connect East.

“The Port of Hastings development provides an enormous opportunity to support and expand our local economy and job supply,” Cr Taylor said.

“We have already approved firstclass office facilities perfectly suited to government departments and commercial entities with linkages to the port.”

Cr Taylor said the GHD study found that construction of the container port at Hastings would mean a “beneficial economic impact of an average of $60 million a year in gross regional product” over 30 years.

This would eventually lead to an extra 5700 jobs by the mid-2030s and 15,200 jobs by the early 2050s.

Cr Celi dubbed the Labor Party plan for a new container port near Geelong “fundamentally flawed”.

“The proposal to build an eight kilo-

metre-long pier is problematic enough, but when you consider the amount of dredging that would be required to accommodate the larger vessels, it just doesn’t stack up – particularly when Hastings is already a natural deep water port,” Cr Celi said.

Asked by The News if councillors knew she was about to issue a statement about the port Cr Celi it was “appropriate [as mayor] to make statements on behalf of the council regarding strategically important matters that impact on the municipality”.

Her statement “reflected the position of the council, which is to support the development of the Port of Hastings on the basis that it is built, and operates, to the highest environmental standards”.

Before Cr Celi’s endorsement of expanding the Port of Hastings, the shire’s position had been to give “in principle” support.

“However, this support has been conditional on satisfactory resolution of the issues raised by the community, particularly ensuring that Hastings is further developed as an environmentally sustainable ‘green port’, and that the necessary transport infrastructure is provided ahead of demand to avoid adverse traffic and rail transport impacts on the shire’s townships,” officers stated in a recent report to councillors.

“The business case should also clearly identify the economic benefits to the shire and the south east region.”

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On the road: The three McIvers take a rest break.

Cyclists claim tour win for the ages RIDING his own family-sized Tour de France in the hilly Yorkshire dales was a thrilling experience for Moorooduc grandfather Gerald McIver.

The keen cyclist, 73, revelled in the challenge of riding up to 30 kilometres each day during the English stages of the tour – and absorbing the atmosphere of the world’s biggest mechanised race.

The company was good, too. He shared saddle time with his son, also Gerald, and grandson Sean, creating a “wonderful and unique” holiday for the Mornington-Tyabb Rd. resident.

Always an enthusiastic racer, Mr

McIver was in contention for the 1960 Rome Olympics before a training accident left him with a broken collarbone. But that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm. “I watch the tour every year and finally made the decision to go over there,” Mr McIver said.

And he’s glad he did: “We are all keen cyclists and had a great time.”

The trio flew to England in early July and hired a car and bikes. Getting up early each day, they rode two stages of the tour in the hills of Yorkshire, and one between Cambridge and London, stopping at selected vantage points to watch the day’s ac-

tion. Gerald (junior) was inspired by the beautiful countryside and the dry stone walls: “It was like slipping back in time,” he said. “It was a trip of a lifetime for all of us.”

Crossing over for the French stages they stayed at Arras in the northern part of the country and had a great time even though “it poured with rain the whole time”.

The three McIvers love cycling on the peninsula, and on weekends at the Southern Masters track at Casey Fields, near Cranbourne. It’s what they call “sharing the passion”.

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FRANKSTON’S Chisholm TAFE Institute is on a financial sound footing compared to other further vocational education and training providers in Victoria.

A report by the Victorian AuditorGeneral released last week revealed the state’s TAFE sector suffered a $16.2 million net deficit in 2013 and many institutes are in financial strife in the wake of state government funding cuts.

Chisholm defied the state-wide trend by reporting a net surplus, before operating costs, of $30.6 million. In 2012 the Frankston TAFE reported a net surplus of $3.5 million before costs.

TAFEs collectively generated revenue of $1.08 billion, $89.4 million less than in 2012. Auditor-General John Doyle noted the fall was mainly due to a $102.9 million reduction in state government grants, partially offset by a $7.8 million increase in federal operating grants.

In his report, Mr Doyle praised Chisholm for its response to new funding circumstances. The Auditor-General said the Institute had implemented “effective cost control strategies”.

Chisholm CEO Maria Peters said the Institute had been proactive in making changes in 2012, when the Coalition state government, then headed by former premier Ted Baillieu, decided to slash about $300 million from TAFEs funding.

Ms Peters said the changes Chisholm had made in response to funding cuts had been “difficult” but “necessary”.

“We refocused the organisation… to ensure Chisholm’s long-term success.

Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, we have been able to meet out training delivery and financial sustainability objectives.”

The Auditor-General noted five TAFEs, including the North Melbourne Institute of TAFE and Melbourne’s William Angliss Institute, were at severe risk of being financially unsustainable.

Chisholm’s financial sustainability risk assessment was upgraded from “medium” in 2012 to “low” in 2013.

Ms Peters said the Institute board’s expertise had steered Chisholm through a challenging time for the vocational education and training sector.

The TAFE sought to increase its industry ties last year, and created a number of new training partnerships.

Ms Peters said Chisholm would diversify its revenue streams by seeking out strategic partnerships.

“We remain as committed as ever to delivering the best possible training and educational outcomes for our students, our industry clients and the wider community, especially in the south-east,” Ms Peters said.

“This will be the foundation for a strong and successful future.”

About 220 Chisholm Institute staff members were axed in late 2012 across six campuses and several courses were scrapped.

In his report, the Auditor-General said Chisholm was among TAFES “to be commended” for acting “early” to implement “changed course offerings, staff redundancies, campus rationalisation and [reduce] operating costs.”

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RED HILL WARD BY-ELECTION 23 AUGUST 2014 Rough roads and roundabouts Red Hill Ward covers 45% of the Shire’s area but many of its roads and intersections are unsafe.

Many major roads have permanent signs warning of “Rough Surface 80 kph”’.

Roundabouts are essential for the 5 way Balnarring horror intersection leading to Somers and Balnarring Beach,and the dangerous intersection of Balnarring and Dromana-Bittern Roads.

Speed limits still need to be reduced on some major roads to 90 kph, and unsealed roads need a better program of grading.

Major parking issues at Balnarring Primary School and St Andrew’s shops need urgent attention.

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HASTINGS hurdler Tyler Heron won a silver medal and achieved a personal best time in the 110-metre hurdles at the Oceania Championships in Rarotonga.

The Frankston Athletics Club athlete clocked 15.47 to finish behind Papua New Guinea's Commonwealth Games runner Wala Gime (14.80). â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty wet and not as tropical as we would have liked but the competition was good,â&#x20AC;?' said Heron, the Australian team captain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I've been doing athletics at a national level for five or six years and these were the worst conditions I've ever run in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We warmed up in sunshine but, within half an hour, there were gale-force winds and torrential rain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty rough so, to get a PB in that, with a headwind, I can't be too disappointed.â&#x20AC;?

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Coached more recently by Mike Drury, of Frankston Athletics, and in early years by his dad, Tim Heron, and Peter Fortune, of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, the 22 year old carpenter is sponsored by peninsula businesses Beauty Exposed Boutique, of Somerville, and Croft Wootten Constructions, of Mornington.

He has lived in Hastings for 12 months and hopes to gain more experience in not only running but also coaching which he intends to pursue when his hurdling days are over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since moving to Melbourne I've concentrated on the 110-metre hurdles because it's more competitive over here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like any athlete I'd like to make a Commonwealth Games, Olympics or world championship, but before then I need to just get back to the track and keep training.â&#x20AC;?

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Quest for shell far from a Longshot Chris Brennan chris@mpnews.com.au SHIPWRECK recovery experts are increasingly confident they will be able to locate the shell fired from a Fort Nepean artillery gun in 1914 marking the first shot of the British Empire in World War I thanks to the emergence of previously unknown details from the historic event.

While the mission to locate the shell from the murky depths of Port Phillip has been dubbed Project Longshot in reference to the “needle-in-a-haystack” nature of the challenge, dive experts say more precise details from the day the shot was fired one hundred years ago has helped them narrow down the search area.

Project Longshot team leader Mark Ryan, the founder of Australia’s most successful shipwreck discovery team, Southern Ocean Exploration, said the emergence of historical records and anecdotes from 1914 had enabled them to piece together an accurate picture of the precise direction and trajectory the shot was fired.

And critically, it also emerged that the shell fired across the bow of the Pfalz was unique and therefore would be easy to identify among the hundreds of other shells believed to have been fired or dumped into the bay.

However, he admitted the mission would still be challenging, especially given the tight timeframe they had set

themselves, with the goal of recovering the shell before next year’s Anzac Day centenary commemorations.

“It will be a difficult mission given the ferocity of the tides in this area and a century of constant dredging, not to mention that locating a six-inch shell in Port Phillip Bay will be a needle-ina- haystack job,” he said.

“However, we have sourced specialist sonar equipment; a magnetometer that the US Navy is using in Pearl Harbour to locate unexploded ordinance from the Japanese attack in 1942. This equipment is capable of finding a .22 shell under six feet of sand.”

Mr Ryan said the project was entirely self-funded, with the Southern Ocean Exploration team having spent thousands dollars from their own revenue to finance the mission, as well as providing all the resources needed for the search including divers, boats and researchers.

Whitewater Documentaries journalist Terry Cantwell, who is filming the search effort for a documentary film, said the story of the first shot was a compelling and integral chapter in Australia’s history.

He revealed research efforts were providing more and more fascinating details of the event, which were not only filling out the narrative but also helping refine the search itself.

“This is one of the most exciting projects that we’ve undertaken to date – to document the discovery of the shot

Challenging mission: Southern Ocean Exploration divers probe the murky depths of Port Phillip.

he said. “We have been amazed by the enormous community interest in this project; from ex-servicemen to school kids, it seems everyone wants this to happen.”

He said Project Longshot had begun last September when he and Mr Ryan heard Ted Baillieu talking on breakfast radio about “how wonderful it would be to find the first shot of World War I”.

“Soon after this, we spoke to Mr Baillieu and he told us about some new documents that he had recently received, which cast new light on the events on Port Phillip Bay on August 5, 1914,” Mr Cantwell said.

“He put us in touch with historian Keith Quinton, who had recently written the definitive account of the day Stop the Pfalz, a highly accurate and intensively researched work, which painstakingly examines the Pfalz’

movements, the gun position and the probably trajectory of the shell.”

The information gave them more confidence in being able to find the shell, especially details of the precise nature of the shell.

“It was a heave-to shell - a warning shot – and wasn’t equipped with a charge, therefore it would not have exploded,” Mr Cantwell said.

“Secondly the area where the shell was fired is not a common area where practice rounds were fired.

Thirdly the shell will have distinct markings on its rifling band.

“We will probably find plenty of shells – as many were dumped in the area after the closure of the South Channel Fort after World War II – but the one we are looking for will be quite distinct.”

Support for the mission continues

to grow, Mr Cantwell said, incluing from Mount Eliza Secondary College students and their families, who are building replica shells for fund raising, running a social media campaign and helping with promotions.

Other supporters include the The Ranelagh Club, AquaPower Marine (Volvo-Penta) in Seaford, which has donated a new Whittley S22 boat to use in the search, Black Dog Enterprises, IANTD Australia, Shearwater Research, Val Morgan Cinema Networks and “many other individuals and community groups”.

“People would really like this to happen,” Mr Cantwell said. “After all of this work, we may not find the shell – hence the name Longshot – but we feel it is worth the effort to find what is arguably one of Australia’s most significant historical artefacts,

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Shot of the century FOR the best part of a century, few but the most studious of history buffs were aware of the momentous role an artillery crew stationed at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula played in the chronology events rapidly unfolding following Great Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s declaration of war against Germany in 1914.

History records the shot they fired across the bow of a fleeing German merchant ship, SS Pfalz, as the first shot of the British Empire in World War I. But it took the arrival of the one hundred year anniversary of the outbreak of that war, and the approach of next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anzac Day centenary commemoration for the events at Fort Nepean on 5 August 1914 to gain the public recognition they deserved.

Hundreds of guests assembled at Point Nepean last Tues-

day as an ear-shattering blast from a howitzer cannon positioned at Fort Nepean echoed across the waters of Port Phillip at exactly 12.45pm to mark the firing of that fateful shot.

Among the crowd were dozens of dignitaries, including Victorian Governor Alex Chernov, state and federal politicians and armed forces representatives, as well as the families of the servicemen who had manned the guns in 1914, including the granddaughter of Bombardier John Purdue, the man who fired the shot.

The event not only marked the start of the optimistically dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;war to end all warsâ&#x20AC;? but also long overdue public recognition of the Fort Nepeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place in world history.

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Police called in over Baxter fire POLICE and fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at Baxter on Saturday morning that caused extensive damage to a house.

Fire fighters were alerted to the blaze at the residential property on Frankston Flinders Rd at 6.41am by a neighbour.

Four CFA firefighting units from Baxter and Somerville brigades arrived shortly after the fire broke out and were able to contain the worst of the damage to a kitchen and lounge room.

CFA officials said the entire house could easily have been destroyed and praised the quick actions of fire crews in limiting the damage.

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Solar spotlight CANDIDATES in the November state election and Victorian senators Ricky Muir and John Madigan are being asked to “stand up” for solar power.

“In a country with so much sun, clean, affordable energy should be accessible to everyone,” Sasha Mainsbridge said.

Ms Mainsbridge, who describes herself as “solar owner, advocate for social justice issues and volunteer for Environment Victoria”, wants state candidates from Mordialloc to Portsea to give their views on solar power at her “cuppa sunshine” event on Tuesday 19 August at the Frankston Enviro Hub, 8/14 Wells St. “Cuppa Sunshine is an initiative of Solar Citizens, an independent, community-based organisation bringing together millions of solar owners and supporters to grow and protect solar in Australia,” Ms Mainsbridge said.

“Many more families want to make the move to solar and any changes to the renewable energy

target will make that move harder. That’s why we’re getting together, and showing our senators that they must stand up for their constituents who want to see solar grow.

“We have a state election late this year and I want to know which candidates will stand up for accessible, clean energy for my community.

For details call Ms Mainsbridge on 0422 641 474 or email sashamainsbridge@live.com

Capturing the light VISITORS are being encouraged to photograph the lighthouse at Cape Schanck this weekend and share their images on social media.

The lighthouse facing Bass Strait is one of 350 maintained a run by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Saturday and Sunday mark International Lighthouse Weekend and Cape Schanck is one of 18 lighthouses regularly opened to the public.

The annual lighthouse weekend was started in 1998 by the Ayr Amateur radio Group in Scotland to promote public awareness of lighthouses and other navigational aids and the need to preserve and restore them.

The Association of Lighthouse Keepers joined the event a few years later to add an open day element to the event.

The safety authority’s acting CEO Mick Kinley said lighthouses had undergone many technological changes while continuing to play a vital role in shipping safety.

Photos of the cape Schanck lighthouse can be shared at #illw2014.

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Port plan could railroad communities across Melbourne

By David Harrison PORTS and logistics expert Dr Hermione Parsons set keyboards rattling with her recent call for a reassessment of the $12 billion development plans for the Port of Hastings (‘Call for port rethink’, The News 22/7/14). It was, concluded a study she co-authored, a plan that could fail disastrously.

Taking part in the keyboard frenzy with letters to the editor were state Ports Minister David Hodgett (“[the Parsons Build it – but will they come? report] contains many inaccuracies”) and Hastings port project chief Mike Lean (he contributed splendid but largely irrelevant PR spin).

A surprise keyboard rattler was Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Antonella Celi who, taking a wider approach, opined gravely that the Labor opposition’s proposal for a container port inside Port Phillip near Geelong was “fundamentally flawed” and that Hastings “is already a natural deep-water port”.

Actually, it is not. Mr Lean wrote: “[The port authority is conducting] highly detailed studies into everything from possible impacts of dredging… both during construction and operational phases of the project”. Meaning that continual dredging could be required.

Will the sandbar between Somers and Phillip Island need dredging to let

ships into the port? What effect would this have on the Somers-Flinders beaches, or those from Cowes to the Nobbies? Will we have another Portsea beach debacle?

This debate deserves better than the flaccid responses from Hodgett and Lean, particularly from Mr Hodgett.

And the public deserves more facts about this project – which is forecast to be half as costly again as the $8 billion East-West Link, not counting the rail and road infrastructure cost of a further $12 billion or so.

Messrs Hodgett and Lean are saying what they have to say, which is basically: “Nothing to see here … move along”. The minister goes public with what his department writes for him.

Mr Lean, whose title is chief executive officer of the Port of Hastings Development Authority, is charged with getting the port up and running by the state-set deadline. He says what he must, too.

Cr Celi, who has displayed an impressive and hitherto unsuspected depth of knowledge on ports, shipping and piers, has placed the shire in an interesting position vis-a-vis a November state election that could bring Labor to power.

A Daniel Andrews administration might not take kindly to Cr Celi’s critique of its plans for Bay West. The shire’s entry into the port debate just

months before the state election is, in this writer’s opinion, highly political and extraordinarily unwise in terms of, for example, funding applications for projects such as the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. Always best not to taunt the beast.

It was probably a good thing that Cr Celi’s contribution appeared to move quickly from page one of the shire’s website.

None of the three reactions to Dr Parsons deals with the crucial question: how will the millions of containers be moved to and from the port?

Here are some of the transport findings of Build it – but will they come?, the report by Dr Parsons and Peter Van Duyn of Victoria University, which was sole funder of the report, to ensure its neutrality:  “... major road and rail construction across Metropolitan Melbourne [will be needed] at an estimated cost of $12 billion.”  “[People]... will be adversely affected... by the development... and the necessary road and rail infrastructure that will link [the port] with metropolitan Melbourne and Victoria’s regional hinterland. This scenario assumes that there will be very strong and united opposition, representing broad ranging economic, environmental, political and social interests.”  “...very strong concerns throughout

Melbourne over the potential loss of properties and amenity resulting from the construction and operation of road works, and the south east rail link, for trains to cross the Yarra River and travel via Richmond, Flinders St and Southern Cross stations to the Tottenham freight rail yards, which may require excavation work in the affluent leafy green suburbs of Malvern, Armadale, Toorak, Hawksburn and South Yarra.”  “When the Port of Hastings reaches its capacity of nine million containers ... as planned in 2050, the land-side task could potentially involve the movement of 4.5 million containers annually to and from Melbourne’s main western industrial district. This would require: – 1.5 million B-double trucks, or 50,000 freight trains carrying 90 containers a train, annually.

– over 4000 trucks or 140 trains moving across Melbourne’s road and rail network between Melbourne’s industrial west and north, and Hastings, daily.”

(That’s nearly six 90-container trains an hour using the already busy Frankston and Dandenong rail corridors, day and night, converging at Caulfield on their way to Flinders St and Southern Cross stations and beyond.)  “The freight logistics industry and

the Victorian government recognise that the current freight rail network cannot cope with this substantial increase in traffic. The proposed south east rail link will provide the essential land transport link between Hastings and Melbourne’s industrial west and north to prevent Melbourne’s shared road network from carrying millions of containers ...”  “Given the current road and rail infrastructure and distribution of import/export containers, over 70 per cent of all containers would have to work their way through the Melbourne metropolitan area to reach Hastings.

The current road network will require substantial improvement and development to cope with the increased traffic and truck trip distances...”

Mr Hodgett and the government have been silent as a tomb on this gargantuan rail-road spending proposal, no doubt happy that East-West Link has dominated the headlines.

The reaction of those affected along the road and rail corridors, especially in inner suburbs such as Malvern, Toorak and South Yarra, will be a wonder to behold when the news seeps through to them. It could make the East-West Link protests look like a ladies’ auxiliary sewing circle … although the ferocity of such groups should never be underestimated.

Workshop maps future without bigger port

By Jeff Nottle* WORLD leading visionaries, academics, key regional decision makers and community group representatives developed frameworks for exciting and plausible futures for the Western Port region at a recent workshop on Phillip Island.

We have now seen comprehensive planning and visioning undertaken outside political divides and not limited to input from state bureaucrats and the hopes of politicians seeking to be elected.

This is where true community strategic planning and thinking needs to commence and we now have well considered visions for the Western Port region.

The five-day workshop was organised by the Australian National University, Preserve Western Port Action Group, Victorian National Parks Association, with the support of Bass Coast Council, The scenario-planning workshop explored what Western Port may look and feel like in 2040 based on other scenario planning exercises in various contexts held around the world in developing and communicating a shared vision.

Participants from more than 27 organisations included professors, strategic planners, scientists, businesses, councillors and PhD students

Other options: Delegates at the fiveday conference exploring alternatives to expanding the Port of hastings are, from left, Steve Cork Australian National University ecologist and futurist, Dr Ida Kubiszewski ANU senior lecturer, Dr Robert Costanza ANU chair in public policy, Simon Brannigan Victorian National Parks Association, Prof Barbara Norman foundation chair of Urban and Regional Planning, and Jeff Nottle chairman Preserve Western Port Action Group.

from the Australian National University They developed and explored four plausible futures for Western Port, considering financial, sustainable and creative futures.

These four scenarios were developed according to the two key uncertainties that are likely to shape the future of Western Port.

The intersection of these two key uncertainties created four scenarios that were explored by groups of participants in an effort to understand the implications for Western Port.

The first uncertainty considered how Western Port, as a region, determines its future by either following conventional economic development policies or shifting to United Nations sustainable development-based policies that will preserve

this relatively undeveloped and unique region.

The planned international mega container port at Hasting was an example of a regional policy that pursues continued economic growth at the potential expense of the environment and other sectors of the economy.

The second uncertainty considered likely to shape the future is whether the world as a whole shifts from its current pursuance of economic growth beyond what is considered to be the planet’s ability to support this growth and instead switches tack towards development within these planetary boundaries.

Global action on climate change that attempts to keep climate change within two degrees Celsius was considered by the group to be an ex-

ample of such action. Professor Robert Costanza, one of the workshop conveners: “Developing this vision is essential for ensuring that we consider all the possibilities for Western Port and generating a broad discussion of what kind of future people want”.

Prof Costanza said the process was essential as “it is only through communication and development of shared visions that we can hope to achieve them”.

The Victorian National Parks Association’s Simon Branigan saw the workshop as a “fantastic opportunity to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, to think outside of the box and come up scenarios of what the Western Port region could look like in 2040”.

The organisers and participants of the workshop plan to communicate the scenarios with the public in an effort to generate further discussion that will lead to obtaining a shared vision for Western Port.

The participants passed a motion of support to recommend that the Bass Coast Shire Council consider seeking funding to develop and implement a communications and engagement plan for the final report due in September. *Jeff Nottle is chairman of the Preserve Western Port Action Group.

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Why there are so many empty shops in Hastings

By Chris Watt* THERE is an imbalance between the supply of commercial floor space in Hastings and the level of demand.

Demand for commercial floor space is driven by the number of dwellings in the catchment of the town (a product of government policy) and the level of disposable income in those households (which is driven by economic opportunity and government policy).

The causes can be placed firmly at the feet of successive state governments – of both political persuasions – the local council and, to a lesser extent, the private sector.

On the residential supply side, it all started back in the 1960s when the Liberal government led by Henry Bolte decided to build a port at Hastings and needed to provide housing for an industrial workforce.

Huge tracts of land were bought by the then Victorian Housing Commission (with several parcels allegedly passing through the hands of some local councillors on the way).

This land included the area known today as West Park which was developed by the commission and used for accommodation by the then Lysaghts steelworks workforce.

Other properties included the land on the south side of High St which formed a U shape around the high school, a caravan park (now Peninsula Parklands), and on the west side of Hendersons Rd all the way out to the eastern boundary of properties in Carpenters Lane north.

This acquisition was not without its intrigues. Many older residents would recall the housing commission land deals scandal which resulted in at least one Dandenong estate agent being handed a custodial sentence.

Although the intention was to progressively subdivide this land as the port developed and accommodation was required, the port did not unfold as originally envisaged due to the

moratorium on development imposed by the Hamer government in 1972, resulting in no funds being allocated for sewerage and other infrastructure in the west of the town.

The subsequent years under the Labor John Cain and Joan Kirner governments saw the state’s financial position deteriorate substantially with an associated scandal around the collapse of the Victorian Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) which owned land in Crib Point.

The government needed to sell some assets in a hurry and wanted to realise some of this land which was sitting idle (with no rate revenue going to council) but, because there had been no investment in sewerage infrastructure, if the land was to be developed and sold immediately, this had to be done without sewerage at a much lower density.

Soil tests were done and it was concluded that the land on the west side of Hendersons Rd had particularly poor soils and was therefore designated for five acre blocks (two hectares) while the area closer to town on the east side could absorb the waste water for one household on 1¼ acres (0.5ha) resulting ribbon development along the east side of that road. This had the effect of reducing the projected population of the town by around 30 per cent.

The rest of the land – the U-shaped parcel on the south side of High St was to sit idle, with no rate revenue going to council, for another 30 years.

Unfortunately, successive state governments have had a policy of allowing other levels of government to purchase idle government land off market at the valuer generals’ valuation. So, the towns most valuable assets were now up for grabs.

First on the scene was the Julia Gillard federal government which acquired around two hectares on the town side of Western Port Secondary College for a community health

centre, agin reducing the potential population of the town. Then an Aboriginal obtained land on the western edge which was originally planned to be an access off Hendersons Rd leading into the new area, again resulting in a further reduction of the future population.

Enter Mornington Peninsula Shire, which decided it needed to save the trees on the balance of this land at the rear of the secondary college and has asked the government to set the area aside as a park, meaning there will be nobody living on this land either.

The last section to be grabbed was the area to the west of Peninsula Parklands running along the rear of the homes on the east side of Hendersons Rd. This has been based by the soon to be privatised Defence Housing Authority; but at least there will eventually be houses on this land.

The private sector has also made its contribution to a lower optimum population of Hastings with the imposition of single dwelling covenants on almost all of the subdivisions west of Frankston-Flinders Rd resulting in a corresponding reduction in the density of dwellings in that area.

Another major instance of port planning resulting in government interference in the local residential land supply is the effort by successive state governments of both political persuasions in purchasing all the prime waterfront residential land at Crib Point south of the former BP refinery (about 25 per cent of the residential land in the town) to make way for future port facilities which, according to both sides of state politics, will never be built.

This land is now worth around $50 million and has only eight homes on it and, once again, with almost no revenue going to council even though council has had to maintain the roads in this area for many years.

Apart from all of the above, there are also the efforts of the council to

“restructure” many “old and inappropriate” subdivisions in the Crib Point and Bittern areas resulting in the optimum population density being reduced to about a third of what would have been achievable over this land had these areas been fully serviced.

This land covers another third of the Bittern/Crib Point area.

The latest instance is the introduction last year by the council of a development overlay effecting most of the remaining unfettered section of the Crib Point township which restricts multi-dwelling development – a further reduction in future population.

Now, let’s turn to the supply side of commercial land in the Hastings township.

Thirty years ago, with the exemption of the area around the Coles supermarket, the only commercial zoned land in Hastings had a frontage to High St. Since then we have seen the development of the triangle bounded by Salmon and High streets and Marine Pde together with the office buildings next to the Western Port Hotel on Marine Pde and Church St. We have also seen council rezone existing residential homes so they could be torn down to accommodate the Safeway supermarket, the K-mart complex and more recently the Aldi development. There has also been a massive increase in retail floor space with the construction of the new Bunnings store on Graydens Rd. All these decisions were no doubt regarded as small beer in the minds of those making them at the time but the cumulative effect has caused great difficulty for business and investment in the town.

As a result, in the past three years we have seen a mortgagee move in to sell 12 shops in the building opposite the Western Port Hotel, the K-mart complex go into receivership and another mortgagee force the sale of a substantial parcel of commercial land

on High St opposite Centrelink, which remains only partially sold to this day. Wesfarmers has already sold the freehold of its new store on the open market instead of it being retained by the listed Bunnings Property Trust.

In short, our community has suffered a substantial planning blight for this port without seeing a lot of benefit to date.

If the port is again postponed or even worse, if a different location takes precedence, the question of what future there will be for jobs, growth and community wellbeing in the area will need to be answered by the various port stoppers and protection council groups now lobbying full bore against port development.

If the port does not go ahead and our community wants to see full occupation of all the new retail floor space it has allowed to be created in Hastings, we will need to consider making additional land available for subdivision, allowing the towns to “thicken up” internally by easing restrictions on multiple dwelling development and realising some of the excessive amount of public housing in the area which is reducing the level of disposable income in the catchment of the town.

It seems that, as in the 1970s, the critics once again have the loudest voices when it comes to port development, but we should all appreciate that the economy is connected to community wellbeing and every decision to forgo an economic opportunity has an impact on all of us.

Let’s hope that sanity prevails in November and we can all look forward to years of prosperity for our residents and their children.

I am sure that, given the government’s commitment to proper supervision, the environmental degradation being forecast by the doomsayers will be avoided. *Chris Watt is a real estate agent based in Hastings.

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Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imaginary six

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By Cr David Gibb DAVID Harrison continues to talk hogwash. Unfortunately readers, just because you read it in the paper, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it true.

He talks about a 6:5 split among Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, with me in the imaginary six. And yet how is it that a few amendments to motions that I have put up recently have been defeated, or motions that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved have been supported by councillors in his imaginary five?

Tim Rogers and I have always voted together on the issue of dwellings in the green wedge. Voting was all over the place on the controversial freeway service centre, the refusal for which I successfully moved. (VCAT confirmed the refusal but the minister approved it over our heads). I moved the refusal motion for the 36-lot housing development in the Tootgarook Swamp, with nine votes in support.

The truth is that, unlike Parliament where a whip tells you how to vote, in council you vote according to your personal values and beliefs, and the numbers fall where they may.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absurd to talk about voting blocs when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re discussing library opening hours, how much money to put into Home and Community Care or the master plan for a sports ground.

SPA is the only issue that has had a 6:5 split, in both the previous council and this one. Both democratically elected councils have resolved to build SPA in the vicinity of the

memorial hall. But in the best traditions of their friends in the Rupert Murdoch press, Harrison and MP News have decided that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept these democratic decisions and the overwhelming community support for SPA, and have sought to undermine SPA over the years.

Imagine Mr Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprise when, after his concerted anti-SPA campaign, readers who had been conditioned with at least two years of anti-SPA propaganda voted in the MP News poll 68 per cent in support of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision (to build SPA on the memorial hall site), and a further 26 per cent said build it somewhere else. Clearly the borrowings of the shire are not an issue if 94 per cent of voters want SPA to be built.

Readers may be surprised to know that the poll was pulled off the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website when it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the required result. However, you can still find it in other places on the web.

And no, Mr Harrison, the estimated cost has not spiralled. Council meeting papers still spell out $33 million just like they did two years ago. (There will be an option in October re a $3 million expansion, but there is no such decision to date.)

Council will consider spending a major sum on upgrading Rosebud Memorial Hall, but that need has been on hold for years because of SPA and is required regardless of SPA. And no, Mr Harrison, shire borrowings are not increasing.

Council is again paying off more

than $5 million of principal and interest again this year. Debt is much less than 20 per cent of annual council income, compared to many companies (and many countries) where debt is up to double a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income. (The recent Murray inquiry stated that average household debt is 1½ years family income).

Debt is legitimately used to build long term assets for immediate use that a couple of generations enjoy and pay for. (Inter-generational equity).

So there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a problem, confirmed

by Treasury Corporation Victoria which was invited by the shire to critique the books. Similarly, the Victorian Auditor General annually gives the best rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;low riskâ&#x20AC;? to all the statutory indicators. The shire runs a surplus on its recurrent budget (unlike federal government) and that surplus each year is put towards capital works.

All this with this council having the sixth lowest rates out of 79 councils in Victoria.

But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the story you get from the hogwash journalist.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The Mornington Peninsula News Group is not allied to News Corp and the SPA poll was not pulled from the website because of its results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was too open to manipulation by both sides of the argument. David Harrison consented by email with â&#x20AC;&#x153;amused resignation to publication of Cr Gibb's description [of him] and accepts the editor's invitation to respond with facts to Cr Gibb's largely inaccurate rantings.

All without prejudice, as lawyers sayâ&#x20AC;?.

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LETTERS Port disaster

Time for change

The support by Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Antonella Celi for the extension of the port of Hastings comes across as a last ditch attempt by proponents of this environmental disaster to make it palatable to the great majority of thinking people objecting to this, happening on the peninsula (‘Mayor blasts Labor’s new port’, The News 5/8/14).

The amount of dredging needed in Western Port is almost the same as in port Phillip, and we have not been told where all this waste is going to be dumped.

The simple truth is that neither option is sustainable.

Why not seriously consider Portland as Victoria's hub of shipping? It has a true deep water port. With rail upgrades it could service all of Victoria for a very long time. It also would decentralise the ever growing population of Melbourne and possibly create jobs for this region.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

How pleasing to learn (‘Spreading climate of change reality’, The News, 5/8/14) that here on the Mornington Peninsula we have people like [South east Councils Climate Change Alliance executive officer]Greg Hunt who recognise the “inconvenient truth” of climate change and the urgent necessity of moving from dirty fossil fuels such as coal to clean and renewal sources of energy. The only negative aspect of the article was, of course, that this Greg Hunt is not the gentleman of the same name who currently bears the title Minister for the Environment.

Would it be possible, in the interests of our planet and the future wellbeing of our grandchildren, to make a swap?

Terry King, Mornington

Rudd did challenge The article “Spreading climate of change ‘reality’” (The News, 5/8/14) accuses Kevin Rudd of failing “to meet the challenge”. This is not true.

The Rudd and Julia Gillard government brought in a carbon tax, which Tony Abbott, supported by Environment Minister Greg Hunt, has now repealed, and he has done virtually nothing in the past year to combat climate change. Your article makes no reference to this. Good luck to Reade Smith, SarahBeebe, SharonKellett and the other Greg Hunt [the South east Councils Climate Change Alliance executive officer].

Frank South, Sorrento

Fuelled on kindness Sometimes one is overwhelmed by the kindness of a complete stranger.

I was embarrassed today when my debit card was declined at a service station. While I was negotiating with the teller as to how I was to pay the $62 for the petrol purchase a lady, also paying for her petrol, offered to pay for my purchase.

I thanked her profusely and asked for her contact details so that I could send her a cheque. To my utter amazement she refused, saying I was to consider it as a gift. I am still stunned.I have determined that I should make a similar payment to a charity by way of recognition of this act of kindness.

Indebted, Somers (name and address supplied)

Helping hands Last Sunday my husband, 86, fell over in Main St, Mornington. A number of people immediately came to his aid.

Someone got a chair and a bottle of water and he quickly recovered with this help. Then, three young people stayed with him until I got the car and they then helped him in.

I wish to thank these people as I am so grateful for their assistance.

Florence Pimlott, Hastings

Mt Eliza’s loss I READ with interest the election advertisement for Leigh Eustace running in the Red Hill ward byelection. Mr Eustace was a wonderful councillor representing the Mt Eliza ward before the last general council elections.

Mt Eliza and Mornington Peninsula Shire are poorer with the absence of Mr Eustace and I can commend his credentials, his work ethic and commitment to working for and engaging with community to the voters of the Red Hill ward.

Mr Eustace provided his support to many wonderful projects and was prepared to put in an amazing amount of effort to achieve great outcomes for the community. While his re-election is sadly missed in Mt Eliza, the Red Hill ward has an opportunity to elect a fantastic councillor who will provide the representation they desire and have been lacking for many years.

Council will be better with Mr Eustace being elected and I stress your number one vote is necessary as preferences muddied by running mates and deals saw him not re-elected in 2012, which is Mt Eliza’s loss but Red Hill’s gain.

Betty Tucker, Mt Eliza

Vote with care The green wedge is central to the Mornington Peninsula; residents rightly want its agricultural, environmental, recreational and landscape

values protected and Mornington Peninsula Council has a strong record on green wedge protection.

To ensure this doesn’t change, please consider the green wedge when you vote in the Red Hill by-election.

Talk to the candidates about where they stand: the main threats to green wedges are the subdivision and conversion of agricultural land to residential. Do the candidates support putting houses on land below the minimum lot size? Do they support putting more than one house on a block? Or putting urban commercial or industrial development in the green wedge?

The Green Wedges Coalition endorses Leigh Eustace because of his rolled gold record as a community leader in the campaign to stop historic Norman Lodge from being surrounded by three modern mansions; as a councillor who consistently voted to protect the green wedge from inappropriate development including the twin service centres at Baxter (unfortunately approved by the planning minister overruling council), overdevelopment at T’Gallant winery, caravan park overdevelopment at McLears Hill, life-style development on farmland and the brewery at Cape Schanck; and as a Green Wedges Coalition delegate, against the proposed tip at Arthurs Seat, on which Leigh drafted the Green Wedges Coalition submission. As a councillor, Leigh worked on the interim green wedge management plan, which offers the best long-term protection.

It is worth noting also the role of another candidate, Peter Holloway’s in the campaign against the McLears Hill application, which is still alive, after a new owner overturned council’s refusal at VCAT. Rosemary West, Kingston councillor and joint coordinator, Green Wedges Coalition

Kicking for a cause SOMERVILLE Junior Football Club and local police will join with the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon peninsula branch for another fun day on Sunday.

As in the past two years, the groups will run a Blue Ribbon Junior Football Day for 500 young athletes in the Spirit of Sport program. The venues are the Jones Rd oval, Somerville Fruit Growers Oval and also one game at South Mornington oval.

St Kilda Football Club will run a handball competition, giving skilled and not-so-skilled footy players a chance to win great prizes. There’ll also be a footy raffle with prizes including signed merchandise from Hawthorn, St Kilda, Geelong, Essendon and a merchandise pack from GWS. Constable “T” Bear and the Somerville mascot will be available for photos with the kids and the police highway patrol car, motor cycle and dog squad will also be there. Channel 31’s Local Footy Show will also cover the event.

Victoria Police Ribbon Foundation Peninsula Branch president Darryl Nation says that the main objective is to get the police and community together. “Our branch is proud to have raised more than $150,000 for our local emergency departments at the Frankston and Rosebud hospitals since 2011, but today isn’t solely about raising money.

“A medal will be awarded to a player from each team judged on fairness and sportsmanship. We want the players to have a great match but, above all, to come off the field as friends and, maybe, this will encourage them to do the right thing both on and off the field, he said.

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• Set In a Quiet Court • 2 Large Bedrooms • Built In Robe • New Kitchen • Stainless Steel Appliances • Large Bathroom • Gas Log Fire • Carpet Throughout • Quality Drapes • Enclosed Sun Room • Security Doors • Lock Up Garage

PRICED TO SELL CALL NOW! For Sale $288,000 • Brand New 2 Bedrooms • Main With Ensuite • With or Without Study • BIR’s • Stainless Steel Appliances • Quality Furnishing’s • Split System Air Conditioning • Ceiling Fans • Rear Decking • Remote Garage • Landscaped Gardens • Private Patio

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• Quiet Court Position • 2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes • Modern Laminate Kitchen • Gas Hotplates • Electric Oven • Rinnai Gas Heating • Split System Air-conditioning • Double Shower • Covered Front Patio • Single Carport • Water Tank • Low Maintenance Gardens • Heavily insulated

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5986 3000 Breathing new life into real estate

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Tallon

Cynthia Dobbin Mobile:0438 773 627

Tallon First National 35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000 EMAIL: info@tallon.com.au

SATURDAY 16th August

PEARCEDALE

955 Robinsons Road 1.00-1.30pm Harcourts 5970 733 _________________________________________________________

SOMERVILLE

Jason Dowler Mobile: 0403 598 754

Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7333 EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Sid Ferguson Mobile:0418 321 963

Satchwells 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888 EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

Elizabeth Wall Mobile: 0417 528 042

Ray White Hastings 69 High Street HASTINGS 5979 4177 EMAIL:elizabeth.wall@raywhite.com

18 Drovers Lane 11.00-11.30am MC Real Estate 5979 8833 308 Jones Road 11.00-11.30am Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 4 Sinclair Street 11.00-11.30am Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 127 Eramosa Road East 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 1/34 Eramosa Road East 12.00-12.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 2 Vista Court 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 7 Solwood Court 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 11 Mitch Court 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 16 Eliza Place 1.00-1.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 21 Station Street 2.00-2.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 5 Cindy Court 2.00-2.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 19 Sherbrooke Mews 3.00-3.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 _________________________________________________________

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6 William Street 10.30-11.00am Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 5 Elle Way 11.00-11.30am Ben Tallon Real Estate 5979 8003 1/14 Central Avenue 11.45-12.15pm Ben Tallon Real Estate 5979 8003 _________________________________________________________

HASTINGS

1/25 Douglas Street Ray White Hastings 2 Ross Street Harcourts 1/5 Arthur Street Harcourts 4/12-14 Marine Parade Harcourts 14/102 Victoria Street Satchwells

11.00-11.30am 5979 4177 11.00-11.30am 5970 7333 11.00-11.30am 5970 7333 11.15-11.45am 5970 7333 11.30-12.00pm 5979 1888

3 Victor Drive 11.45-12.15pm Satchwells 5979 1888 17 Railway Crescent 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 25 Spruce Drive 12.00-12.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 1/57 Marine Parade 12.00-12.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 201 Hendersons Road 12.30-1.00pm Satchwells 5979 1888 3 Lintel Court 12.45-1.15pm Harcourts 5970 7333 3 Spruce Drive 1.00-1.30pm Bay West Real Estate 5979 4412 7 Bilgola Street 1.00-1.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 9 Madang Court 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 1/3 Elisa Place 2.00-2.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 2 Plymouth Street 2.30-3.00pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________

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288-290 Stony Point Rd 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 12 Sarrail Street 12.00-12.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 8/113 Disney Street 1.00-1.30pm MC Real Estate 5979 8833 4/36 Pearce Street 2.00-2.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________

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1/2460 F’Ston-Flinders Rd 10.30-11.00am Harcourts 5970 7333 4 Hector Close 10.45-11.15am Ben Tallon Real Estate 5979 8003 18b Symonds Street 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 29 Sudholz Street 1.30-2.00pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 15 Flinders Street 2.00-2.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________

BALNARRING

9 Bittern-Dromana Rd 1.00-1.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________

Wayne Bourke Mobile:0448 131 616 MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8833 EMAIL: sales1@mcrealestate.com.au

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Ken Brown Mobile: 0402 868 368

Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankston– Flinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 3555 EMAIL: kenbrownc21@century21.com.au

Wendy Tallon Mobile:0419 135 836

Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003 EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

Sean Crimmins Mobile: 0411 734 814

Baywest Real Estate 2104 FrankstonFlinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 4412 EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

expect extraordinary

Sam Bucca Mobile: 0412 755 544 Eview Real Estate Partners 463 Nepean Highway FRANKSTON

8781 3888 EMAIL: sam.bucca@eview.com.au

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Resort-style living THE impressive street appeal alone should sell you on this spectacular resort-class home, set in one of Rosebudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest residential areas. Be warned: a walk-through tour is an absolute treat and will make all adore this home. Set on a gently sloping block measuring 2300 square metres, the home has been designed with comfortable family living and easy entertaining firmly in mind. All the hard work has been done for you with virtually nothing in the way of maintenance required, allowing you all the time in the world to enjoy the facilities that abound throughout the property. Front and centre is a massive open plan family area with timber floors incorporating a stylish kitchen with not one but two casual living spaces, and a dining zone. The kitchen features a stainless-steel wall oven and twin-drawer dishwasher, with a large island bench perfect for busy breakfasts. Around one corner is a formal lounge and a dining alcove, both with richly carpeted floors. The opulent master bedroom will delight all with a walk-through robe leading to a bright ensuite bathroom. Three more bedrooms all have built-in robes and for the ultimate in space, each will easily accommodate a queen-sized bed. The outdoor improvements are where this home really shines with an amazing undercover entertaining area looking out over a stunning in-ground, solar heated pool that has been set into an elevated sundeck. If you prefer the view from side on, take some time out in the Balinese-style hut that houses a relaxing spa hot tub. All areas are privately screened from the street and surrounded by a hardy array of yuccas, ferns and palms. Befitting a property of this calibre, and again underlining the emphasis that you get to enjoy this home, not be a slave to it, there is a host of smart, time-saving features programmed to control the heating & cooling systems inside and the turf and garden irrigation systems outside. Even the pool, solar heating and home security are taken care of. A double garage under the roofline has internal access and a double carport is great to store the extra recreational vehicles. Total relaxation has never looked this good, nor this easy.

Address: 3 Messmate Court, ROSEBUD Price: $949,000 Agency: Flynn & Co. Real Estate, 9/967-991 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 3000

249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 The village with the over 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle you want

HOMES FROM $165,000 Low maintenance Q Economical Q 24 hour security access Q Less than 1 hour Melbourne CBD Q Secure long-term tenure Q

Contact Brad Wilcox on 0419 583 634 or 5979 2700 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au

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$ &RQWHPSRUDU\ 6RPHUV &ODVVLF Proudly positioned in one of Somersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most sought after and tightly held locations is this masterpiece in family lifestyle on a substantial 3018m2 approx.A beautifully landscaped front yard complemented by an asphalt drive and exposed aggregate path leading to a ZHOFRPLQJ IXOO OHQJWK IURQW GHFN 6WHS LQVLGH WR Ă&#x20AC;QG D KRPH RI generous proportions which has been recently updated, the wide HQWUDQFH ZLWK SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă RRUV OHDGV SDVW WKH VWXG\ RU Ă&#x20AC;IWK EHGURRP DQG WKURXJK WR WKH ODUJH IRUPDO ORXQJH DQG GLQLQJ URRPV 7KH PDVWHU VXLWH LQFOXGHV ZDON LQ UREH HQVXLWH DQG HQMR\V SULYDWH DFFHVV WR WKH IURQW GHFN MXVW SHUIHFW IRU \RXU PRUQLQJ coffee to greet a new day.The remaining three bedrooms are well VL]HG LQFOXGH EXLOW LQ UREHV DQG DUH VHUYLFHG E\ D VSDUNOLQJ PDLQ bathroom. A classic timber kitchen is at the heart of this homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open plan design and overlooks the spacious family room and informal meals area with access to the rear deck.This covered deck is an entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream with gas plumbed in for the barbeque and a great outlook to the salt-chlorinated and solar heated pool.

Presented in a style worthy of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blockâ&#x20AC;? home, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double lock up garage unit is picture perfect. Only 3 years young, from the minute you step in the front door you will LPPHGLDWHO\ IHHO DW KRPH 7KH PDVWHU EHGURRP EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV IURP an abundance of natural light, with a walk in wardrobe and full ensuite.The second bedroom features a private courtyard perfect for reading outside in summer.The main bathroom has a separate bath and shower. An open plan kitchen (with stainless steel appliances), lounge and dining overlooks the landscape back yard that is complete with an aviary, chicken coop and water features. $ VHFRQG ORXQJH DUHD DOORZV IRU WZR OLYLQJ ]RQHV QR PRUH Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ over friday night footy vs romantic comedy movie! A drive through double garage provides plenty of parking space, storage, and easy access to the rear of the property. This unit truly stands above the rest, inspection is a must to appreciate the work put into it.

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House With It All

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Walking distance to the new Bittern Fields shopping area, public transport (buses and trains) and schools. A quiet one way street. Only a handful left in this area.

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Near new unit priced perfectly for an investor to maximise returns, or for an owner occupier to enter the market without breaking the bank! 2 bedrooms with built in robes and a shared bathroom. Single car garage ZLWK LQWHUQDO DFFHVV .LWFKHQ LV Ă&#x20AC;WWHG ZLWK VWDLQOHVV VWHHO appliances, overlooking the lounge and meals area.

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For Sale:

For Sale:

Offers over $250,000

HASTINGS

Offers over $255,000

For Sale:

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$260,000

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Family Sized Value

Excellent Investment

Position Perfect

Priced to sell, this 3 bedroom unit is in near-new condition. A reliable tenant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still on a 2 year lease â&#x20AC;&#x201C;has maintained the propertyvery well so you can rest easy with this investment. Open plan kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, lounge and dining with gas heating, and 3 bedrooms share the one bathroom. Single car lockup garage with internal access + garden shed out back.

Well-presented unit with impressive fresh decor, as-new carpet, and spacious living area featuring a bay window.

Gas heating & air-conditioning throughout, a practical kitchen has plenty of cupboard space and a new upright gas cooker. The master bedroom has heating & cooling, WIR and dual-entry bathroom. Outside the rear courtyard has a covered pergola for some entertaining space.

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This 4BR family home on a 715m2 (approx) block is DPD]LQJ YDOXH )HDWXULQJ D PRGHUQ NLWFKHQ ZLWK V VWHHO appliances that overlooks the family dining area with a step down to the huge open living area with gas heating, air conditioning and access to the yard via sliding doors. Al EHGURRPV KDYH WLPEHU Ă RRUV DQG VKDUH WKH EDWKURRP

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An perfect unit for a low maintenance lifestyle. Walking distance to town centre, this well presented unit two bedrooms, open plan kitchen and meals and a spacious lounge area with split system air-conditioning and gas wall heater. The bathroom has bath and shower, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a low maintenance courtyard garden with an electric shade annex and a single car garage.

Charming double brick residence with a picket fence and neat IURQW JDUGHQ FUHDWLQJ D ORYHO\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW LPSUHVVLRQ :LWK IRUPDO ORXQJH URRP IHDWXULQJ H[SRVHG EULFN DQG RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH WLPEHU NLWFKHQ boasting quality appliances including dishwasher and a formal dining room.There are 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - main with WIR & FES, a bathroom for the rest of the family and a second living area with gas heating and split system which opens to a covered entertainment area.

Sensational block available for purchase with plans and permits for a 3 lot subdivision.

Lot 1- Existing 3BR home leased at $245 per week Lot 2- 2nd 3BR home also leased at $245 per week Lot 3- Vacant unit site with plans for a new 2BR unit It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long until affordable investment opportunities like this are a thing of the past. Act now or wish you had.

With a bit of hard work this property could be something truly special.The huge house has great bones and is set on a fantastic corner block of 1271m2 approx. Downstairs features a large living area with wood heater, kitchen and dining area, country style bathroom with cast iron claw foot bath, separate powder room and laundry. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, and BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to remaining three bedrooms.

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

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$249,000

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

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PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY HOME Located in a quiet no through road, this outstanding weatherboard home imbued with character and style encompasses a tempting appearance and also has all the space and features a family could wish for. On offer are 3 large bedrooms with robes, main with WIR & FES, formal lounge, family room and meals area, rumpus room with study space, spacious kitchen with stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher. /LVD 5REHUWV +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

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$269,000

$285,000

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$436,000

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LOCATION DRIVEN UNIT Superbly positioned, this modern 3 bedroom unit is located walking distance to shops and public transport. Features include a formal separate lounge room, a stylish near new kitchen with quality appliances which includes a dishwasher, the 3 good sized bedrooms have built in robes, a central bathroom, laundry and heating complete the interior. Outside features a large rear yard suitable for pets, a low maintenance garden, and a lock up garage with remote.

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$265,000 - $278,000

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TRADIES BARGAIN 2+ acre property with huge house offering 4 large bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen, dining and living area, wood heating, two-person spa in ensuite, 3 toilets, huge rumpus room, split system heating and cooling, 2.5 car garage, and large 12 x 9 workshop.

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4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME This home offers 21sq and is a great starter for a young family with 4 spacious bedrooms.The main bedroom offers FES & WIR whilst 3 more big bedrooms all have built-in robes.This lovely home has many great qualities and features including gas ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and stainless-steel kitchen appliances.

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TOTALLY RENOVATED This 3 bedroom home is in a sought after location, only a short stroll to the foreshore, boardwalk, marina and shops. Comprising open plan ORXQJH SROLVKHG Ă RRU ERDUGV PHDOV DUHD DQG EUDQG QHZ NLWFKHQ EXLOW in robes and carpet to all bedrooms and ducted heating throughout.

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Low maintenance without compromising on luxury, this separately WLWOHG WKUHH EHGURRP 9LOOD LV VHW RQ D FRPSDFW DOORWPHQW \HW UHWDLQV the privacy and space for any family.A large open plan lounge/dining/ kitchen area incorporates gas & electric cooking, DGH & split system, stainless steel appliances plus sliding glass door to rear garden.

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POSITION PERFECT Only a short stroll to everything Crib Point has to offer.This unit features 2 bedrooms, a good sized kitchen, a gas heating system will keep you comfortable, an open plan lounge/meals with separate living area is a bonus. Features outside include a paved landscaped garden/ entertainment area with a good size backyard and garden shed. Public transport is 50 metres from your front door.This unit is perfect for the Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU UHWLUHH RU LQYHVWRU 'RQ 0F.HQ]LH +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

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$262,500

$246,000

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7 Bilgola Street - Inspect 1.00-1.30pm

14/102 Victoria Street - Inspect Sat 11.30-12.00pm

SNAP UP THIS BARGAIN!!!!!

Discover this lovely colonial brick home with verandahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and comprising of 3BRs with robes and study, 2 bathrooms, formal & casual living area with diamond slow combustion wood heater. The kitchen offers new appliances and adjoins the dining area.There are many extra features such as several tv and phone outlets, 2 air-conditioning units and good quality carpet and window furnishings throughout.

CLOSE TO TOWN AND AFFORDABLE This perfectly located unit offers a low maintenance lifestyle.

A short stroll to town, this well presented 2 bedroom unit features a galley kitchen, spacious lounge, gas wall heating and a maintenance free courtyard area.This ideal retirement home or investment property is located 100 meters from the heart of Hastings and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long.

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MAKE AN OFFER Our vendors are keen to sell & will consider all realistic offers.This property will make a great Investment with a 5-7% return or perfect for a 1st home. On offer are 3 bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & fans, open plan living, dining, kitchen, 1 bathroom, gas ducted heating, cooling, dishwasher, landscaped gardens, single car garage with remote.

INVESTORS OR OWNER OCCUPIERS WANTED!!!

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LIFESTYLE LOCATION As you enter this property you will realize that lifestyle and privacy is the key to this unique 5000sqm approx. property.The perfect blend of rural suburban is her with this superb character home. Features include 3 bedrooms plus study, main with en-suite and walk in robe, built in robes to remaining bedrooms.

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NEW LISTING

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HASTINGS 17 Railway Crescent

NEW LISTING

BITTERN 18B Symonds Street

AFFORDABLE LIVING

A COUNTRY CHARMER

Potential purchasers looking for affordable living or ideal investment, don’t let this pass

Offering leafy tranquillity on 1000m2 (approx) allotment and an abundance

you by! This home offers 2 bedrooms plus a study, lovely polished floorboards, new

of space both inside & out this stunning 3 bedroom home (master with WIR and

kitchen with all new appliances and a lovely modern bathroom and outdoor area.

ensuite) has sweeping verandas and is designed for functional living with

Contact Exclusive Agent.

separately zoned formal and informal living areas. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $269,950 Negotiable VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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PRICE: $435,000 VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

TYABB 6 William Street

VENDOR SAYS SELL!

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IN THE HEART OF TYABB

ALL THAT YOU NEED!

Conveniently located home on 746m2 (approx) allotment, close to everything with

Exciting two bedroom residence will appeal to those who are upsizing, down-

shopping & transport only streets away.

Well maintained, offering large living area

sizing, first home buyers or investors.

plus kitchen with ample storage options.

Each bedroom is spacious and close to the

s/steel appliances, floating floors, heating & cooling, outstanding fixtures & fittings

main bathroom which features separate bath shower and toilet. Boasting large

and single garage. Also featuring pebble

backyard with garden shed and access for

return, vendor needs to sell and will meet the market! Contact Exclusive Agent.

Features include Caesar stone bench tops,

paving & a well fenced yard, Minimum 5%

caravan, trailers and boat.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE $360,000 Negotiable VIEW Saturday 10:30-11:00am AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

CRIB POINT 4/36 Pearce Street

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GLORIOUS 1/4 ACRE BLOCK

Beautifully presented two-bedroom unit,

Nestled on a glorious ¼ acre (approx.) this

main bedroom with BIR & direct access to

brick veneer home has got the lot. Boasting four bedrooms, semi-renovated bathroom and a study, the home has been lovingly

with WIR. Open plan living at the rear has r/cycle heating & cooling and the adjoining

cared for. The open plan dining and sunken lounge room sprawl from the lovely kitchen, offering s/system air conditioning. Estab-

kitchen includes s/steel appliances and dishwasher. Extra features include a water tank beside the enclosed paved courtyard

lished gardens flourish on the block that also has a lock up brick garage, carport and

and single garage. The current rent return is $1195pcm with a great tenant who is keen to stay on. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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FORTHCOMING AUCTION

PRICE: $245,000 Offers Over VIEW: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 5 Blackburn Street

outdoor entertaining.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

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BITTERN 263 Disney Street ORGANIC LIVING

Red cedar country style, 3 bedroom

Ideal 4 bedroom family home set on 2.5

home includes cathedral ceilings, master bedroom with ensuite & ducted heating

acres (approx.) This residence intergrates

throughout, reverse cycle air-con plus wood combustion heater. From the

trees, scattered vegetable beds and 12,000 gallon water tanks with brand new pump, plus bore water. Styled over two levels with

organic living with an abundance of fruit

& seclusion of this (approx.) 3/4 block.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

many outstanding features. Enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of storage sheds, double carport and paved outdoor area.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

AUCTION Sat. 20th Sept at 12:30pm.

TERMS 10% Deposit, Settlement 30-45 days with Vacant Possession.

VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $650,000 Offers Over VIEW

By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

the spacious north facing lounge & master bedroom, where you can enjoy the serenity

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PRICE $369,500 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

EXECUTORS AUCTION

verandah the golden sun shines through to

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BITTERN 15 Flinders Street

INVESTORS DELIGHT!

the main bathroom and second bedroom

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PRICE: $255,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

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AUCTION

DEVELOPERS REALISATION AUCTION BITTERN 23, 25 & 27 Sudholz Street FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION Vacant land to be offered in one line

AUCTION Saturday, August 23rd 2014 at 2.00pm

23 Sudholz Street - 905m2 corner allotment 25 Sudholz Street - 918m2 inside allotment 27 Sudholz Street - 1227m2 inside allotment Total vacant corner site area available as a single purchase 3050m2 (3/4 acre) OR if not sold in one line, to be auctioned immediately as three separate lots.

TERMS:

10% Deposit, Balance 30-45 days with Vacant Possession

AGENT:

Wilma Green 0407 833 996

This site is suitable for development of units, medical clinic, day care centre, or just build your dream home in a central location and enjoy day to day convenience and a big garden.

AUCTION

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DEVELOPERS REALISATION AUCTION BITTERN 29 Sudholz Street

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AUCTION

Saturday, August 23rd 2014 at 2.00pm

INSPECT:

Saturday 1:30-2:00pm

TERMS:

10% Deposit, Balance 30-45 days with Vacant Possession

AGENT:

Wilma Green 0407 833 996

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION A huge four bedroom weatherboard home on 1227m2 consisting of two living areas plus study, two bathrooms, big open sunroom/outdoor living area, massive 6m x 18m lock-up shed with internal toilet and shower, double carport and lovely established garden, plus many more outstanding features.

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N O TI C AU Somerville 1/34 Eramosa Road East

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Last Of These Appealing Units

AUCTION

Ideally situated in the heart of the Somerville township, easy walking distance to schools, shops, doctors and transport. With only 4 on the block, the last one on offer is double storey with views of Western Port Bay, has three bedrooms, and a great outdoor living area.

Added features include quality stainless-steel appliances, glass splash backs, ducted heating throughout and single lock up garage with remote roller door.

Suitable for small families or investors looking for good returns, these units have enormous appeal so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay. This is the last one!

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Saturday 30th August at 12.30pm View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956 leonie.worrall@raywhite.com

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au

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Set in a secure gated community, sits this well appointed and immaculately presented 3BR unit. Main bedroom has FES & WIR, kitchen has s/steel appliances, there is an adjoining dining area and outside the fully enclosed entertaining area, rear courtyard and elevated timbder deck. are fantastic.

HASTINGS Simply Stunning

TYABB $550,000 PLUS Yesteryear Elegance -Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convenience

CRIB POINT Five Bedrooms On A Quarter Acre

Centrally located close to shops, transport and schools and set on a 1/4 acre block, this beautifully refurbished and restored home boasts three bedrooms, main with FES, modern kitchen, pressed metal ceilings, wrap around Bullnose verandahs, double carport and more. Homes of this TXDOLW\ DQG VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQFH DUH YHU\ UDUH DQG DOZD\V LQ GHPDQG VR ULQJ QRZ

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Immaculately presented, this stunning two bedroom unit has all the hard work done and the position is perfect. Boasting kitchen equipped with top quality appliances including dishwasher, split system heating and cooling, big covered entertaining area at the rear, single garage and more.

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Superb Unit With Own Street Frontage

For Sale

Immaculately presented, this double storey unit offers three bedrooms - master with FES & WIR and BIR’s to other bedrooms. The chef of the family will enjoy the kitchen comprising stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, and ample cupboard space. Your own private driveway leads to a single garage with remote access, and some more features include split system and ducted heating, two living areas and low maintenance garden. Close to all amenities, this is a must see for first home buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

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Negotiable over $339,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am David Nelli 0434 744 944 david.nelli@raywhite.com

Somerville 16 Eliza Place

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Family Home With The Lot

For Sale

Perfect family home, comprising of 4BR’s - main with FES, formal lounge and separate lounge and dining area off the open plan kitchen. The outdoor patio provides the perfect space for entertaining, featuring a spa and plenty of covered deck area. Added features include ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, water tank and double garage with remote door and access to the backyard. Fully fenced block of approx. 1000sqm, set close to shopping centres & schools. A very pleasant and well maintained family home.

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$590,000 - $630,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956 leonie.worrall@raywhite.com

AN OPEN OFFER a $100 TO ALL Coles/Myer PROSPECTIVE gift card VENDORS*

TO CELEBRATE A WINTER OF GREAT SALES, WE ARE OFFERING ALL PROSPECTIVE VENDORS THE CHANCE TO WIN A $100 COLES/MYER GIFT CARD! ENTRY IS SO EASY: CONTACT RAY WHITE HASTINGS TODAY TO BOOK AN APPRAISAL ON YOUR PROPERTY* DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST AND BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN Draw for $100 gift card will take place on September 2nd 2014 –the winner will be notified by phone Entries close on August 31st 2014 *Valuations conducted are limited to properties classed residential or rural. Ray White Hastings does not handle commercial properties. Properties with a business or commercial zoning will not be accepted for this competition.

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au

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Land from $167,100

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305m2

Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

BITTERN

$279,000 plus

COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGION

Hastings, Somerville, Tyabb, Crib Point, Bittern & Balnarring

HASTINGS

$289,000 plus

BACK ON THE MARKET! NEAT, SWEET, SPACIOUS AND COMPLETE!

STARTING OUT OR SLOWING DOWN? SPACIOUS UNIT WITH PLENTY OF EXTRAS

• 2 bedrooms, master with WIR and dual-entry bathroom • Ducted heating throughout plus split system heating & cooling .LWFKHQ ZLWK SOHQW\ RI FXSERDUG DQG EHQFK VSDFH DQG ÀWWHG ZLWK SUHPLXP DSSOLDQFHV • Large lounge with separate dining • Decked alfresco area • Single remote lock up garage

• 2 bedrooms with BIR’s and ceiling fans, main with dual-entry bathroom • Split living and dining areas with ducted heating throughout and air-conditioning • Kitchen with ample bench & cupboard space and premium s/steel appliances • Undercover pergola area leading out to private courtyard • Single garage with extra storage space •Walking distance to schools, shops and transport!

BITTERN

HASTINGS

$440,000 plus

$385,000 plus

PRICE REDUCED

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME - HUGE BACKYARD FOR THE KIDS

FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN QUIET NO THRU ROAD!

•3 bedroom home, 2 with BIR’s, main bedroom with WIR & FES • 2 separate living areas plus dining area & huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Ducted heating throughout • 702sqm block (approx) with big backyard • Quiet location close to schools, shops and transport.

• Spacious formal living plus split informal living/dining area • 4 Bedrooms with BIR, master with WIR and ENS • Sizeable Kitchen with S/S appliances including dishwasher • Gas ducted heating throughout • Double garage with rear access • Situated on a large 701sqm (approx) block

Vendor Testimonial “I bought 254 Stony Point Road, Crib Point through Sean at Baywest around 4 years ago. He has kept in contact with me since the initial purchase and when I was ready to sell I decided to re-list with Baywest. The property was sold in a fair amount of time for a price I was happy about, with plenty of communication throughout the whole sale process. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of selling to call Sean or Dayle at Baywest. Thanks for all your help.”

Mr. S Wood, 254 Stony Point Road, Crib Point

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SALES SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DAYLE WILCOX 0423 737 908

SUE FRANKCOMBE 0421 473 135

KYLIE ROBERTS 0411 094 458

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Arthur Proios 0414 676 641

$569,000 - $599,000 OPEN: Call Sam for Details

Offers Invited Over $480,000 OPEN: Visit: eview.com.au

Your home could be worth more than you think!

Give Sam Bucca a shot and call for your free no-obligation market appraisal.

Selling real estate without the headache.

Sam Bucca Senior Sales Consultant / Licensed Estate Agent

0412 755 544

sam.bucca@eview.com.au

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the details

THIS franchise business is stocked with some 11,000 DVDs, games and Blu-ray discs, with a computerised database showing an extensive client base. Trading hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm and on Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

ESTABLISHED for 21 years, this large operation trades Monday to Saturday from 8am. Services on offer include cut and polishing, seat and carpet cleaning, window tinting, paint protection and flood damage repair for trade, fleet and private vehicles. There are two wash bays, triple interceptor, waiting lounge for clients and a same day service is offered. The business comes with all necessary equipment and is adequately staffed.

DVD and game hire, CHELTENHAM Price: $115,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Car detailing, BERWICK Price: $350,000 + sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service LAUNDRETTE

REPAIR & SERVICE

AIR-CON & HEATING

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

TAKEAWAY

SUPPLEMENTS & GYM GEAR

SPRINGVALE Coin machines, automatic opening and closing, 7 days. 7 Speed Queen front loaders, 11 Speed Queen GU\HUV +:6 ZDVWH EDFNĂ&#x20AC;RZ collection unit. Machines regularly maintained.

BRAESIDE Mechanical workshop specialising in repairs & maintenance of street sweepers. Well equipped workshop would suit mechanic wanting to continue in this industry as well as other repairs. New lease negotiable.

SEAFORD Sales, installation and servicing of heating and air-conditioning units.

Maintenance contracts with schools, plants, builders etc. Needs to be relocated, easily done as stock not required. Work 5 days.

MORDIALLOC Very well presented in corner position, great outdoor seating for 12 and 12 inside. Trades 5 days 6am to 2.30pm, est 30 yrs. Currently fully managed, lots of equipment, huge potential!

PATTERSON LAKES Urgent sale, vendors commute from home is too taxing. Good equipment includes 2 machines, conveyor oven, selling kebab & pizza in great location. Trade week days from 4pm, weekends from noon.

SOMERVILLE Attractive business with dynamic website, online store.Trades 5 ½ days, stock can be negotiated.

Owner will train. Only supplier of workout supplements on the Peninsula, gym wear & accessories.

REDUCED TO $22,000 + sav

$45,000 + SAV

$65,000

REDUCED TO $69,000 + sav

$75,000 + sav

$75,000 inc. stock

COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY

AUTOMOTIVE COMPRESSORS

SPORTSWEAR RETAILER

CLEANING

WINE BAR

RESUMES

CARRUM DOWNS Manufacture & custom design of upholstered furniture from large factory in good location. Est. 2000, owner willing to stay for 6 months and teach if required. Negotiable lease, website, regular clients.

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Est. over 30 years supplying new and remanufactured air-conditioning compressors throughout Australia.

Delivery & pick-up via courier, computerized accounting & stock.

Large, varied customer base.

FRANKSTON Well known business in busy shopping mall, very well presented with YHQGRU UHSRUWLQJ JRRG WUDGLQJ ÂżJXUHV DQG SURÂżWV 0HPEHU RI QDWLRQDO EX\LQJ JURXS 1HZ ÂżYH \HDU OHDVH available.

HOME BASED Operated in the same area for many years, many regular customers. All types of cleaning services provided.

Vendor is willing to train and/or work for new owner if required.

URGENT SALE!!

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Licensed for 50 inside & 18 outside, it is the only wine bar in the area.

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Short hours, new lease available.

HOME BASED Professional resume analysis, resume writing, interview preparation. Great website, good systems in place. Vendor offers full training and all assistance. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

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NEW LISTING BOOK STORE

CLEANING

WARRAGUL Prime location in town with no competition. Long standing employees capable of managing the store. Well stocked with ABC centre.

Trades 5 ½ days, full assistance offered.

S.E. SUBURBS & PENINSULA Commercial & residential cleaning, some garden maintenance. Work the hours you wish. 2001 Ford Econovan & 2005 Holden ute included in the asking price.

$120,000 + sav

$120,000

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

CARDS, GIFTS & TOBACCO

DANDENONG WARRAGUL Potential for owner operator in this Fully managed business in good area, GD\ EXVLQHVV SURYLGLQJ VKRSÂżWWLQJ always busy, especially greeting cards, and cabinet making. Covers all one of John Sands top performers.

Victoria for cigarette units/machines.

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HOT BREAD SHOP

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established. New lease available..

HOME BASED 32 machines all in good condition, 27 placed in corporates and schools from the Peninsula to Knox. Work 3 days to oversee this business and only pay two small commissions for placement.

$270,000 + sav

$270,000 + sav

State of the art oven, all near new equipment, vehicle included. Loyal clients, Sunday market, no opposition in area. Fully renovated, many years

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KITCHEN CABINETS Sells to commercial and private clients. Design, supply & installation inc co-ordination of all tradesmen.

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CARRUM DOWNS / RINGWOOD Complete aluminium fabrication & glazing service established 25 years, 20 as one of SCHOTT Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointed agents. Freehold plant & showroom asking price $1.2 Million + GST..

$900,000 + sav

BUSINESS $1.2 million + sav

REDUCED $99,950 + sav

MARINE SERVICES

CONFECTIONARY

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA Equipped for smooth takeover with secure long lease. Additional capacity and packaging machine installed has DGGHG VLJQLÂżFDQW IXWXUH JURZWK potential. Training and ongoing support available. Wholesale, markets, online & direct from factory.

CONFIDENTIAL Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, licensed for 25 children per day, 10 under 3 ( 3 staff) and 15 over 3 (1 staff). Established 30 years in residential area.

COFFEE LOUNGE

FENCING & TIMBER SUPPLIES

Underwater marine services including haulage, mooring and boat repairs, sale of marine paints, aluminium welding, jetty building and boat detailing. Established 45 years, current owner 28 years. Price includes 3 vessels and a truck.

FRANKSTON Large store in excellent location close to TAFE. Huge commercial kitchen, 60% retail, 40% wholesale.

Outsources deliveries to other cafes.

Trades 5 days.

HALLAM Regular work from council, real estate agenices, builders & domestic clients. Vehicles include forklift & trucks, full training & handover period. Outside storage area & 3 RIÂżFHV

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$140,000 + sav

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WARATAH NORTH CLAYTON :RRG KHDWHUV DQG JDV ORJ ÂżUHV 2QH 10 acre property with 3 acres )XOO\ FHUWLÂżHG SURGXFWV LQF ZLGH UDQJH man operation with sub-contracted bushland. Group lodge, cottages, of windows and doors of the highest installers or do the lot yourself for communal laundry, play area, solar standard. International sales, two H[WUD SURÂżWV ([FHOOHQW ORFDWLRQ ZLWK heated pool. vehicles inc. Many forward orders, allocated parking. Established 15 needs to be taken to the next level. years.

Stock approx $200,000 included.

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DEMOLITION AND RUBBISH REMOVAL MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Recognised leader in the industry with $1.6m work in progress and $0.5m forward orders in place. Over $1m of equipment inc 14 vehicles, trailers, excavators, bobcats. Huge client base - residential - corporate & armed forces.

$1.5 million

PRINTING & MAIL SERVICE MOORABBIN Personalised digital printing + bulk mail distribution, folding & plastic wrapping, envelope printing & supply, database/postage management.

Purpose built plant, website.

BUSINESS $2.2 million + sav FREEHOLD $900,000 + gst

SORRENTO Pizza & pasta dine-in or takeaway, family run business catering for up to 200 diners, large groups & functions.

Italian & Australian menu, local produce. Vendor willing to stay and run the business.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Shire council makes a war statement Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE War. At the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings shire council, the acting president (Cr Plowman) on the suggestion of Cr Ritchie, spoke with reference to the great crisis in Europe.

He said most people recognised the extreme gravity of the situation. The crisis was most grave, and at the present juncture one did not know what might occur.

In land battles there could be some sort of prediction, and if a serious disaster occurred to the British fleet, we may have war at our very doors.

It behoved them all to be resolute, but not vainglorious. To do their duties as usual, but to feel down in their hearts that if the country called them in any capacity whatsoever, they would respond to the call, and undergo any sacrifice in the interest and defence of their country. (Applause).

He himself was, perhaps, too old to go on active service, but all should do their up most to defend our glorious heritage, Australia Felix, and if war came near, they should prepare themselves to assist their country.

He felt his words were halting and inadequate, but they were from the soul.

No matter what the issue, they would undergo any sacrifice to give a helping hand.

He deplored the horrible necessity of war but he felt that in this instance it was a case of necessity.

Unless Britain had acted as it did, there would no longer be any strength

in, or respect of, treaties, and if a nation sacrifices her honour as a nation, then every individual in that nation must also have a lower standard of honour.

They should give their fullest support to Australia Felix and the Mother Country, who has borne the enormous burden of Empire until recently with practically no assistance. (Applause).

Cr Keast said that a most pleasing feature was the fact that their brothers in Ireland, who lately had been trying to get at one another’s throats, had I now sunk their differences, and stand side by side to help the Mother Country.

All present then joined in, singing the National Anthem. *** OWING to pressure on our space we have been compelled to hold over till next issue the report of political meeting, a letter giving the views of a Melbourne visitor on last Saturday’s football match, notes from several correspondents, and other interesting items. *** MISS Pearl Smith will recite at the Frankston Choral Concert. *** MISS Eva Young, fra’ Glasga’, humorous reciter is awfu’ Scotch, and will recite “ Wee Tamie Patterson” at the Frankston Choral Concert. *** THE quality of the work done by Mr Earp is proved by the fact that the Festival Choir sing ‘Hiawatha’ in the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday even-

ing, and the Frankston Choral Society sing ‘Hiawatha, at the Mechanics’ on Wednesday next. *** IN spite of his heavy burden of 11s, 1lb, Zephuron ran a splendid race over the long journey of four miles in the Australian Steeple chase of 1750 sovs at Caulfield on Saturday last.

The jockey (A. Hawkins) who was substituted for J. P. Edwards, Zephuron’s usual pilot, made a vain effort to hold the chestnut back to his field in the early stages of the race, and possibly the gelding fighting so desperately for his head cost him the race, for jumping magnificently (according to the city papers) Zephuron led from barrier rise to within 500 yards of the winning post.

At this point Zephuron was caught

by Guncap, and although the gelding responded gamely to the calls of his rider, the weight told, and he could get no nearer than third, which carried 150 sovs as prize money. *** AFTER the ordinary business had been concluded at the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings shire council, Cr Hodgins, who has held the position of president for the past term, handed in his resignation, which was necessary owing to his departure from the district for Tynong.

In doing so Cr Hodgins thanked the Councillors for the support they had given him while president. He assured them that it was a hard wrench, not so much at leaving the work, but because he was leaving the Councillors.

They had sat there for years, and he did not think they had a squabble.

There had been a few mild hints, but nothing serious.

He had accepted an engagement in a town too far away to allow him to attend to his duties as a Councillor, and he felt that when any councillor found that he could not give enough time to council matters he should resign. He was sorry that Crs Griffeth and Murray were not present, so that he could say goodbye to them, and he hoped Cr Griffeth would soon be strong again.

He hoped they would all meet again, and if ever at Tynong, they could be sure of a most hearty welcome. Cr Hodgins then left his seat, which was taken by Cr Plowman. Cr Plowman moved that the resignation be accepted with the greatest possible regret.

Cr Hodgins had been a Councillor who had attended to his duties in an exemplary way, and as a novice, practically, in council matters, he could speak as others could not of the help he had received from their worthy president of the past year.

He deplored his loss as a Councillor, and hoped he would be successful in the future.

Cr Keast said he seconded the motion most regretfully. Cr Hodgins had been the best president he had ever sat under - the only one (laughter).

Cr Alden said that he was perfectly sure that he did not get on any other way but first rate with Cr Hodgins. He hoped that his new business would prove satisfactory, and that Mr and Mrs Hodgins would enjoy the best of

health and success.

Cr Ritchie said that no Councillor could feel more regret than he did at losing Cr Hodgins.

Cr Turner, who referred to the retiring president as “the father of the Council,” regretted his departure.

He wished him the best of success at Tynong “among the tall trees and wombats.” *** IN Memoriam of Margaret Tuck.

Died 14th August, 1910.

Although we are parted, Maggie, Only for a while, I feel your absence sadly, and miss your winsome smile.

Oft in fancy do I wander, As we did long years ago, And hold our evening tryst Where the sweetest blossoms blow.

How changed is that familiar spot, The place I’d scarcely know.

No golden wattle blooms In the evening’s sunlight’s glow.

The gum trees snowy blossoms no more their fragrance shed, The indigo and native broom, alas, like you, are dead.

Our hearts would surely break, In parting with those we love, but for the dew of mercy God is showering from above.

I am only lingering here, awaiting his command, Then Maggie I’ll be with you, Away in Spirit land.

–H. TUCK. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 15 August 1914.

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Head start on uni proves right chemistry A GROUP of high-achieving Padua College chemistry students is getting a head start on their tertiary studies thanks to a collaboration with Monash University.

Padua College is one of only four schools in Victoria to offer first year university ‘enrichment’ chemistry, which enables students to begin studying for their degrees while still in Year 12.

The enrichment chemistry students complete exactly the same course as Monash University on-campus first-year chemistry students.

Their efforts not only gain advance credits for their degrees but also earn up to five extra points on their ATAR scores. The eight VCE students studying enrichment chemistry at Padua College this year, including five from Padua and one each from Toorak College, Patterson River Secondary and Woodleigh School, come together for a two-hour lecture each week under the tutelage of Bill Esman.

And they’ve been achieving stellar results, with Bernard Field from Patterson River Secondary College scoring the state’s equal highest mark (96 per cent) in first semester results, while Tim Cooper, Nathaniel Mether, Kate Mililli, Simone Murphy, Ethan Wills (all from Padua) and Chloe Kerlidis (from Toorak College) all scored high distinctions, and Alex Miguetti from Woodleigh School receiving a distinction.

Mr Esman described their efforts as “amazing”, especially considering they were competing against 870 Monash University students, while studying for their VCEs at the same time.

“The results are a reflection of the outstanding work done throughout the time these students have been at Padua College, not just this year, so we should all share in the pride that comes from knowing our efforts can culminate in truly exceptional results,” Mr Esman said.

A step ahead: Padua College university enrichment chemistry students Simone Murphy, Ethan Wills, Tim Cooper, Kate Mililli and Nathaniel Mether with lecturer Bill Esman.

Western Port Secondary College is located in the seaside town of Hastings and situated in a beautiful rural setting which the students take much pride in. The school is equipped with excellent facilities. Our mission is to provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment that challenges all members of the college community to perform to their personal best.

We endeavour to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance, understanding and co-operation which is underpinned by our four core values of Respect, Challenge, Opportunity, Honesty & Integrity. This will enable our students to thrive in a diverse and changing world.

We strive to achieve the best outcomes for all students at every year level within the College. We value all educational programs that will produce the best outcomes and that will put each and every student in a good position for their future careers, employment and prosperity. High and realistic expectations are part of the challenge for each of our students. The College runs a Youth Excellence Stream (YES) program which offers an academic extension pathway at each year level. We also run a vibrant VCAL program, offer a broad range of VCE subjects and offer many VET programs both on site and locally. We are excited to expand our VET offerings with a recently announced Trade Skills Facility to be built on our site this year.

I encourage you to take the opportunity to visit our school and see for yourself the great things that are happening. I would welcome the opportunity to take you on a personal tour of the College - please arrange this by phoning the school on the number below.

Michael Devine ACTING PRINCIPAL

Westernport Secondary College High Street, Hastings Phone: Web: Email: PAGE 36

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Potato Olympics Over the Commonwealth Games period all Grade 5 and 6 students at Bayside Christian College have been learning about extreme sports as part of their Integrated Studies topic.

As a fun activity, students had to make a potato athlete to participate in the mini Potato Olympics. Students decorated their potato, named it, came XS ZLWK D SURÂżOH ZHLJKHG and measured its girth, height and mass and wrote a creative piece about the life of an Olympian.

The students made graphs to compare results and looked at recording data and measurements. Overall it was a fun way to do maths and to learn.

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By Stuart McCullough IT’S over. The battle between modesty and narcissism has ended with the latter emerging victorious, fists bloodied but raised and clutching a mobile phone. Doubtless, Narcissus will shortly be posting photos of himself, a triumphant grin slathered across his stupid face, bragging to all of cyberspace about how he vanquished his foe once and for all. Forget about holding anything back or leaving something to the imagination.

Give up altogether on wanting to foster a little mystery. The information superhighway is much like an international airport – everything, it seems, must be declared. And in a world of over-sharing, nothing strips away any remaining vestige of mystique quite like a ‘selfie’.

Let’s start with the word ‘selfie’. It sounds a lot like ‘wedgie’ and I suspect the similarities don’t end there.

Photography is an extraordinary art form. But now, through sheer profligacy, if a picture says a thousand words, at least nine hundred and fifty of them are ‘why?’ The ruthless rise of the selfie has graduated from harmless distraction to the very thing that may bring human civilisation as we know it to come to an end (possibly). It’s as though the great cosmic evolutionary hot rod has been slammed into reverse. Rather than going forwards, the emergence of the selfie seems to be incontrovertible evidence that we, as a species, if not a pool of potential reality television contestants, are heading backwards.

It’s devolution, pure and simple.

For those unfamiliar with the concept, devolution (or, if you prefer, ‘deevolution’) is the process by which species regress into more primitive forms. The concept was set out in full in Charles Darwin’s rather unsuccessful sequel, ‘The Origin of Species 2: Electric Boogaloo’. The theory was further developed by a moderately well known musical group the Starland Vocal Band. (I challenge

anyone to sit through ‘Afternoon Delight’ and not conclude that civilisation is unravelling). Devolution was also the central philosophy of the rock group Devo, best known for their song ‘Whip It’ and for wearing plastic flowerpots on their heads. I must now ask the one question I thought I’d never have to answer: were Devo right?

Humankind’s determination to dismantle thousands of years of

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progress is perhaps best exemplified by the ‘danger’ selfie. This is the self-portrait taken when the person holding the phone ought to be doing something more useful such as ducking or getting out of the way as quickly as possible to avoid catastrophe. Recently, major events such as the Tour de France and – for crying out loud – Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls have been blighted by gurning nitwits risking life and limb just to take their own photo.

Taking a selfie is, frankly, downright lazy and a little bit sad. If you were to upload picture of a watercolour or even a grey lead pencil sketch to your facebook page, you’d have my absolute respect. Even if you did a sculpture and the end results were a part human / part amphibian like the one in Lionel Ritchie’s ‘Hello’ video clip I’d still respect you. But, it seems, there’s no app for ‘amphibious sculpture’.

Getting your photo taken used to be a special occasion. At my father’s house, photos of earlier generations show them dressed to the nines, tens and elevens with bow ties and long dresses. Even more recently, on the day school portraits were done you had to ensure your tie was straight, shirt tucked in and your hair patted down. I did all these things but needn’t have bothered. Regardless of any effort to groom myself, the results were always dispiriting. I still prefer to blame the entire art of photography than accept the even uglier truth: this is what I look like. I

had then and retain now an uncanny ability to close my eyes at the exact moment a photo is taken. Most photos of me resemble a slightly disassembled Mr Potato Head.

Consider this: these unflattering portraits have all been the work of trained professionals; people who have devoted their lives to the study of photography – of light, shape, form and composition. If their best efforts produce an image of someone who looks as though he’s just been dropped from a great height, what chance do I, as an amateur, have of taking a half decent selfie? And it’s here that the bitter truth becomes evident: perhaps this enmity I feel towards the art of the selfie is rooted not in snobbery but in good, old fashioned jealousy.

Here’s the rub – I have, from time to time, made several attempts at selfies. Without exception, they have all been disastrous. Accuracy seems to be a significant problem. A stray ear or side burn cannot, strictly speaking, be called a ‘selfie’ at all.

Frankly, I am useless at it. This, I feel, explains everything. Maybe the fault is not with others but with me.

The world, so it seems, has moved and left me behind. Life is like that.

Sadly, there’s no way to cease the march of progress as time moves things ever forward. The only way to capture things exactly as they are and preserve them forever is, ironically, to take a photo. Even a selfie. I think I just might. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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AVAN, Camper A-Liner, 1997, 15' chassy, dbl bed, 3/4 bed, air conditioner, 4 burner stove, 3-way fridge, large solar panel, electric brakes, EC. $11,000.

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CARAVAN, Evernew, 19'x7'9", tandem, solar power, dual battery, centre kitchen, island bed, comfortably seats 5, large fridge, diesel heater, ideal free parking, spacious, clean, A1 condition throughout. $23,900 ono. 5940 2442.

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TRUE STAR, 2008 Bilby, 17ft, brand new awning, brand new annexe, EC, fridge and more, $23,500ono. Bill 0404 115 251.

JAYCO, Expanda pop top 16-49-1 2008 with 1 Q/B and 1 D/B has TV on wall bracket, 3 way 150 lt fridge freezer, stove is 4 burner cook top 1 elec, 3 gas and grill (never been used) microwave Carpet floor electric water pump taphas a full annnexe excellent condition $27,750.00 O.N.O phone 0458787679

JAYCO, Classique, 1991, 16ft, pop top, 2 single begs, awning, tebbs, annexe, 3 way fridge, 4 burner, cook top, grill, oven, microwave, saucepans, crockery, cutlery, bedding, GC. $10,000. 5977 2216.

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CARAVAN, 13' Statesman, Electrolux, 2 way fridge, 4 burner gas oven with grill, plus range hood, fitted with safety tow, independent suspension, full annexe, reg until 10/14. $8,800.

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JAYCO, Destiny, 2007, poptop, 17'6", dual axle, island bed, front kitchen, air cond, roll out awning, electric water pump, TV, microwave, battery pack, reg. to 04/15. Urgent, must sell, $25,000ono. Phone Rod 0419 001 259. Mt Martha.

JAYCO, Starcraft, 2012 poptop van, 14', single beds, 3way fridge, microwave, reverse cycle AC, cooktop, grill, awning, battery pack, plus extras, as new. $24,000. Phone: 0438 825 992, 5623 6531.

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JURGENS POP TOP, 2008, 16ft, large 3 way fridge, microwave, tv, DVD, roll out awning, full annexe, dbl bed, A/C, easy tow, many extras, EC. $24,000. Phone 0422 171 896 or 03 5625 4876.

WINDSOR, pop top, 1989, 4 berth, 15ft long, island bed, 3 way fridge, awning and new annexe, 4 burner stove/oven, lots of cupboard space, EC. $11,000. 0400 560 395.

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REGENT Pop top, 18ft, 2008, auto roof lift, TV, microwave, AC, gas and electric stove. Many other extras, tandem axle, roll out awning. $22,000 ono. 9702 3587.

SCENIC, Galaxy, 2002, EC, 17 ft, tare 1,380 kgs, AC, large 150 litre 3 way fridge, 2 gas tanks, island double bed, microwave, 4 burner stove, new hubs and bearings, gas hot water, awning and annexe, stored undercover, bargain, $16,000. 0450 759 820.

TRAILER, 10 X 5 Tandem, with slide out ramps, REG U26 881 $2,800 ONO Chris 0411 233 397

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ROWVILLE horsefloat, 2 horse, straight load, registered, removable chest bar/head divider, GC. $6,500. 5629 5623.

SLASHER, John Berends implements, 1.2 metre cut, EP 120, medium strength construction,EC, paid $2,200, for sale for $1,600. Pick up in Merricks North. 0438 268 569.

HOLDEN, Commodore VH, 1982, metallic green, 4.2L, 4 barrell carby, petrol and gas, tachometer, differential 2.75 to 1, tow-bar, auto, P/S, air cond, EC, well maintained, receipts available (compression test welcome), near new tyres, RACV test welcome, RWC, QLQ-725. $3,800neg. Phone 0438 413 732 or 5941 3733.

HOLDEN, VN, 1988, Executive, red, Mag wheels, good condition, 159,000kms, RWC, ZJO-214. Best offer. Cranbourne.

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HYUNDAI GETZ, 2007, Yellow, 4 door manual, 76,000kms, service books, A/C, EC inside and outside, RWC, reg 08/14, WYQ-935, Beaconsfield, $7000 negotiable, 0408 811 176 or 9707 2608 after 5pm.

MADDISON, 'A' caravan, 2012, 16 foot pop top, excellent condition, front kitchen, hot water, always garaged. $27,000.

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TRACTOR, Deutz DX85. $10,000ono. 5629 4317.

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Motor Vehicles NISSAN, Pulsar, sedan, 2005, auto, PS, CC, AC, CL, immobiliser, 4 speaker stereo/CD. 59,000kms, EC, reg Feb 2015, TZV-904. $8,900. Drouin, Ph: 0433 904 488.

FORD, falcon, GL, sedan, XE model, 1982, one family owner car since new, original condition, matching numbers vehicle, genuine 184,000 kms, excellent interior and body, very good blue duco, auto transmission, AC, PS, disc brakes, towbar, transmission cooler, rear venetian blind, new parts - starter motor, alternator, radiator, hoses, all front end, all brakes and tyres, mufflers, rear springs and shock absorbers, power steering pump and hoses, spark plugs and leads, just been serviced.

Suit enthusiast, reg 11/14, B00117, $5,000. 0431 181 645.

NISSAN, Pulsar Sport, 1.8L 5 speed, 2001, sedan, factory mags, motor needs attention, no reg or RWC. VIN: JN1CBAN16A0003178. $650ono.

0407 599 616.

FORD, Festiva, 1999, manual, VGC, reg until 05/15, 58,000kms, RWC, PQK-278. $3,500. 0427 808 069. Pakenham.

TOYOTA, Camry, 1996, 4 cylinder, original alloy wheels, CD/ cassette/radio, immobiliser, remote lock, RWC, registered until 14/02/2015, 1CK-4LO. $4500.

0408 657 029.

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TOYOTA, Corolla, station wagon, 2005, Levant, auto, 1.8L, 4 cyl, 148,000kms, GC, well maintained.

RWC obtainable, TJK-379. $8,000ono. Phone 0425 754 262.

TOYOTA, Corolla Seca CX, 1991, white, 5 speed manual, GC, 10 months reg, WKM-068, $2,000 ono. 0427 697 865.

TOYOTA CAMRY Sedan, 2005, 174,000kms, Registered till December. $5,000ono. 9769 8150 / 0418 408 782.

VOLVO, C70, convertible, 2002, 218,000kms, auto, VGC, STB-919. $3,500. 0408 079 979.

HOLDEN, VS Ute, lowered, very clean, 11 months reg, ZUQ-512.

HOLDEN VS sedan dual fuel, unregistered, always serviced. $4,800 the pair. Phone 0447 441 974.

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MITSUBISHI, camper motorhome, 1996, ex Maui, diesel motor 294,220kms, manual gearbox, 4 berth, bed over cab, shower, toilet, gas, hot water service and cooking, storage box on back for chairs, table, etc.

Reliable, safe vehicle, licenced to carry 5. QSD-912. $35,000 with RWC. 0418 788 437.

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ISUZU 2005, NPR 200, 140HP turbo intercooled 4.8 litre tray truck. 1 owner, steel tray and racks, driven on a car licence, tinted windows, power steering, central locking, 5 speed, 3,500kg towbar. 242,000kms, $22,000 + GST. 0419 546 167.

V DUCATI, red, 2002, 900 Super Sport, only 5,194kms, VIN: ZBMU1OOAA28011560. RWC, 12 months reg. one owner, full service history and receipts.

Must sell. $11,000. 0435 737 942. Koo Wee Rup. HOLDEN, HR ute, white, set up for VK injected 6, trimatic, 9" diff, unfinished, bought as is, sell as is. Engine no. VK561644. $5,500. Phone: 0435 737 942.

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MamaBake a revolution from the kitchen

By Karen Swan The concept is simple but unique. Described as a ‘worldwide community of big batch, group cooking, laundry ignoring, Mamas’, MamaBake is essentially groups of locals mums getting together once a week to cook one big batch recipe each. The batch then gets divvied up amongst all the mums at the end of the session and everyone goes home with a few nights worth of home-cooked dinners. There’s also the added benefits of saving time and having a good old gasbag with friends while you cook.

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Buds are a real show for finals NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt IN an extraordinary tale of events, Rosebud is a realistic chance to play finals this year after beating Red Hill on Saturday.

Despite losing four games by less than a goal this season and being struck down by injury to some key players, the Buds are now just a game outside of the top five with two matches to play.

The Buds (111.77 per cent), sit in sixth position and have a superior percentage over Rye (106.37), who currently hold down fifth position.

Rosebud face Tyabb this weekend, before finishing the season with a match against Devon Meadows at Olympic Park.

Rye tackles Somerville this weekend and finishes with Sorrento at home in the final game of the season.

There is no doubt that the season of Rosebud and Rye is going to come down to the final home and away game of the year on August 23.

The Buds will be disappointed that they are not playing Devon this weekend, after they lost Troy Aust, Chris Doria, Cal O’Hare and Brian (Brandon) Wapshott. This is added to the injury of Steve McInnes. Some of these guys might be right for the final round. McInnes and Doria definitely will be.

Rosebud was sensational against the Hillmen on Saturday, finally getting away to a good start. The Buds were even with Red Hill at quarter time and led by seven points at half time.

The final result was 11.14 (80) to 10.12 (72).

Greg Bentley was outstanding for the Buds with a best on ground performance. Tom Baker was strong in attack with three goals and 17-yearold Sean Downie in only his fifth senior game was fantastic with three majors. Lachy Armstrong also played a significant role.

Rosebud coach Nick Jewell said his side was a blue collar team that need to compete hard to win matches.

“We put four quarters of football together which helped us win the game.

We outscored Dromana after quarter time and Sorrento after half time but our first quarters hurt us in these games. We have to play like a blue collar side all day to win,” said Jewell.

Rosebud is almost at full strength

Giving the Sharks the Blues: Hastings came out unlikely winners against Sorrento on the weekend. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

with Bentley over his soft tissue injuries (he has played only seven games this season), Ryan Spooner (shoulder) getting confidence and Armstrong up and going after spending six weeks overseas.

Asked about his side’s finals chances, Jewell said “there’s plenty of work to do”.

Marcus Dal Lago was named Red Hill’s best player while Josh Mold and Matt Mitchell in his first game worked tirelessly.

Hillmen coach Tony Blackford said he knew it was a danger game for his side.

“As a coach you just get those gut feelings and I could just sense that we were a bit down before the game,” Blackford said.

“We fought it out well but Rosebud had a lot to play for today and they played with a real intensity all day.

Bentley was just sensational and proved why he is arguably the best player in the competition.”

Hastings caused one of the upsets of the season when it kicked the last goal of the game to beat Sorrento.

After Sorrento hit the front for the first time with two minutes left on the clock, the Blues responded with Luke Hewitt putting the home team back in front.

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Crib Point is two games clear on top of the table and will finish the season minor premiers after smashing Rye. The Magpies started well and led by 12 points at quarter time and cut the game open in the second and third quarters, booting ten goals to four.

Rye rallied in the last but it was still a 15.5 (95) to 9.9 (63) victory to the Magpies.

Glen Boyd was outstanding with seven majors while Luke Herrington starred again with three. Jake Bromley was also back to his best in a run with role.

Ben Winters-Kerr and Jake Semmel, along with Ben Cain, were named Rye’s best.

Pearcedale had to work hard to get the four points against Tyabb, winning 13.13 (91) to 9.16 (70).

The Dales set up the win with a five goal to two third quarter with the wind and led by 37 points at the final change.

Jake Anderson was brilliant for the Yabbies with five goals while Craig Conlan and Ash Souter were also among their best.

Dylan Hoare kicked five for the Dales while Trav Sauer and Ben Mitchell collected the top votes. Troy Jacobson has also finished the season extremely well.

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Adrian Ridout, who booted 18 goals in three appearances, was not in the side on Saturday. However, Ben Sedgewick played forward and booted three goals, while Jedd Suton, Steven Croe and Justin Farrelly were at their best.

Jack Bow kicked four for the panthers and Craig Thorne, Billy Hayes and Stef Baumgartner were named in their best players.

The Panthers are likely to unearth another debutant this week in light of the injuries they sustained on Satrday.

Dromana chopped up Frankston Bombers on Saturday, winning 24.20 (164) to 6.12 (48).

The Bombers have been brave this season but they were simply no match for the class of the Tigers on Saturday.

Anthony Bruhn put on a show with eight goals while Jae Williams played his best senior game ever across half forward with four majors. In more good news for the Tigers, Dan Gormley was back to his best and Adam Coyle and Toby Banks found plenty of the pill.

Mitch Bosward, Jay Reynolds and Duncan Proud were again among the best for the Bombers while Ben Simmons was also very good.

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The Blues kicked with the aid of the wind in the first quarter and got away to a flier, leading by 16 points at the first change. They led by six points at half time and by 16 points again at three quarter time.

Good kicking at goal certainly helped them win the match, finishing with 13.3 (81) to 11.13 (79).

Grant Masterson showed once again how great he can be with four goals while Josh Mulheron and Steve Robb were superb.

Leigh Poholke booted three for the Blues while Troy Schwarze and Dave Lawson were named as their best players.

Devon Meadows got jumped on the weekend and despite hitting the front in the last quarter, were beaten by four points at the hands of Somerville.

While the Panthers had their chances to win the game, it was the first quarter (6.7 to .0.3) that hurt them in the end.

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Stonecats smash Doggies in surprise PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW humiliated Mornington in front of their own crowd to win by more than ten goals in the Peninsula League match of the round on Saturday.

Inaccuracy saved Mornington from further humiliation, the Stonecats dominating from the first bounce to have 35 scoring shots to just 11.

The Stonecats had an even spread of contributors, which went a long way to the 14.21 (105) to 6.5 (41) victory.

Frankston YCW coach Scott Mathers said when his side got their hands on the footy and started to win it, they were able to gain control and dictate terms.

“All of the good sides are hard to stop when this takes place,” said Mathers.

Unlike last week against Edithvale, the visitors were able to get control pretty quickly against the Dogs.

David Bodley booted five goals for the winners, while Jackson Calder was the only multiple scorer for the Dogs.

Mathers was keen to square the ledger against the Dogs, who beat them earlier in the season.

“We don’t want to go into the finals playing against a side we haven’t beaten in the home and away season.

We certainly don’t want to be giving them (Mornington) any confidence going into finals,” said Mathers.

Ricky Morris has been a welcome addition in the past couple of weeks for YCW, while Byron Barry and Josh Westerman were back on the weekend.

Ben Buckley and Dale Carroll are still a couple of weeks away.

“We have good depth at the moment and it places internal pressure to keep your spot, which is important,” Mathers said.

Mathers said despite the easy victory, the top four sides are evenly matched.

“There’s nothing between them and you have to be on from the first bounce in every match. I’m not discounting Mt Eliza, however, it’s just the top four sides have a better win/loss than Mt Eliza and they have two more rounds to prove themselves,” Mathers said.

Prove themselves they tried, however, MT Eliza was not good enough to beat Bonbeach, going down 12.10 (82) to 13.12 (90).

The Redlegs were in front at half time and trailed by just two points at three quarter time, before Bonbeach kicked 3.4 to 2.4 in the last.

Bonbeach coach Stevey Capp said before the game that it was going to be

a tough one.

“They are close to having their best side in now and with Scott Lockwood up front, they can be hard to stop,” said Capp.

Lockwood booted six goals while Sam Gill and Karl Lombardozzi were significant contributors for the Redlegs.

Bonbeach rely on a spread.

“We have had to rely on an even spread to kick goals this season. We haven’t had one forward to rely on to kick goals each week so we have to rely on everyone to chip in,” said Capp.

On Saturday, Matt Clifford bobbed up for five majors while ruckman Dylan Jones was handy in attack with three goals. Paul Rebeschini was arguably the best player on the ground.

Jackson Casey was outstanding again.

“Jackson Casey has added a midfield role to his game and at such a young age, he’s becoming one of the best in the competition,” said Capp.

“Shane McDonald is spending about 70 per cent of his time through the middle now and is starting to get up and going again after coming back from his broken arm.

“It was really good for us to have another finals-type match so close to the business end of the season,” said Capp.

Karingal won its first game of the season on Saturday, dominating for most of the afternoon to beat Chelsea.

The Bulls were helped in their victory by former Port Adelaide star and Richmond assistant coach Brendon Lade returning, while favourite son Bevan Malloy returned for a cameo performance.

Lade finished with two goals and Malloy was the best player on the ground.

Grant Goodall also dominated the ruck for the Bulls, Aaron Paxton was superb with three goals and George Angelopolous and Tom Wilkinson starred, as they have done for most of the season.

It was just reward for the Bulls, who have experienced a tough year. It was wonderful for Michael Burke, who put his hand up to coach for the remainder of the season.

Todd Gardiner was the best of the Gulls, who are once again experiencing tough times.

Chelsea has already been on the phone sounding out prospective coaches for next season.

Paul Howroyd is in his first season at Chelsea, replacing Paul Grybis, who had the job for one year.

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Prior to the Mornington game, Chelsea coach Paul Howroyd told the club he would not be coaching next season.

However, he was buoyed by the performance of his team against the Dogs and is now rethinking his future with the club.

“We have a lot of injuries and there are a lot of Under 18s in the side, which is great for the long term future of the club but tough right now,” said Howroyd.

“The club and I had a hiccup before the Mornington game but after that, I had a lot of people come up to me and encourage me to keep going.

“I think the club and I need to sit back at the end of the season and take a deep breath.

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new coach when finals begin.

“We have three or four we are looking at and are hoping to announce one before finals begin, depending on what role those individuals might have at that time of the year,” said Ryan.

In the final game, Langwarrin kept its slim finals hopes alive with a great win over Edithvale-Aspendale.

The Eagles had their strongest side in for the season, however, the Kangas were able to do the job away from their home deck.

Matt Dimkos was the difference between the sides with five goals while Matt Naughton rucked for the entire game and took the honours.

Michael Kremmer was the best of the Eagles, while Nick Connellan booted three goals.

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“I’ll be coaching next year but not sure where at this stage,” said Howroyd.

It seems the club has already taken its breath and have been talking to prospects for next season already.

Pines coach Steve Ryan said Pines had not beaten Seaford in his entire time with the club, as a player and as a coach.

On Saturday, in his second last game as coach of the club, he celebrated an 18.13 (121) to 10.17 (77) victory.

Shaun White booted five goals, Guy Hendry four and Jimmy Messina and Chris Guganovic starred.

“We’ve been smashed most times we go there,” said Ryan.

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Blues shock Sharks HASTINGS FNC

By Phil Stone Seniors We played the Sharks this week and they had a lot to play for. We put up a good show the first time against them and really wanted to focus on doing the basics well.

We led at every break but they did hit the front with about six minutes to go so to get up and win was fantastic.

We played the ultimate team game and everyone was willing to do their role and help their team mates. That’s why we won. Well done to the back line that kept the sharks to less than 50 per cent scoring shots inside 50. A great effort.

Also as a team we had 51 tackles in the second half and 85 for the game which is a season high so credit to the boys.

Special mentions to Terry Green and K Stratton who both played big roles for us and did a great job. Mully, Grant and Chara were also very good. All in all a good team effort and a great day for the club with the reserves winning as well to cement their spot in the top five. Final score: Hastings 13.3 (81) to Sorrento 11.13 (79).

Reserves We faced Sorrento in a very important game to try to stay in the upper half of the ladder. With a strong breeze running down the ground, Sorrento picked to kick with the wind. The Blue boys were asked to play tempo footy and crowd up their scoring zone which they did perfectly with plenty of pressure, holding them to just two points for the quarter. Into the second quarter you could see it was going to be a very tight tussle, both sides kicked two goals for the term to go into the halftime break with nothing in it. The young Blues were asked to tighten up around stoppages because we were down in that department and to slow the game down and try hold Sorrento to minimal score with the wind against us. They only allowed Sorrento the one goal for the quarter . At three quarter time we were 8 points down, the boys were asked to put one last effort in for the last quarter and go for broke which they did in a fantastic quarter to run home with a 13-point win. Great team effort, boys.

Under 18s by Aaron Wilson Round 16: Tyabb-Hastings hosted third place Sorrento and were under the pump

from early on in the first quarter. It took 12 minutes for the game’s first goal to be scored as the Tyabb-Hastings defence was put under immense pressure. But a late goal in the first term saw Sorrento up by 15 points. TyabbHastings strung two late goals together in the second quarter kept in touch at half time. The second half was all Sorrento who were much classier using the ball going forward. A switch into the midfield for Aiden Cuttriss worked wonders as he had his best game for the year. The end result was a deflating 53-point loss.

The boys will bounce back next and face league leaders in Rosebud.

Netball report Windy conditions made it very difficult to play clean netball.

C grade tried hard to adjust to the wind and worked hard in defence and in the goal circle. Despite not winning the girls can be commended for trying hard (as they do always) and supporting each other.

B grade let Sorrento get on top early as they found it hard to adjust to the conditions. This made it difficult to fight back, but they didn’t give up trying. The girls worked hard in defence all the way down the court with hands over pressure, unfortunately this wasn’t enough to come away with the points.

A grade took the first quarter to adjust to the conditions and from then on played tight full court defence to get on top of Sorrento. At half time the girls were 10 goals up and given the goal to build the lead by another 10 goals each quarter. They achieved their goal and ended up winning by 30. Well done, Blueys!

Coaches awards C grade: Abbie, Grace B grade: Kelly, Sammi A grade: Steph, Amy Go Blueys Don’t forget our upcoming Ladies Day function to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Round 18 last home and away game for season: 23 August, 12.30pm $50 a ticket.

Call The Hastings Club or Kara Hull, Emma Smith or Kelly Smethan. Look forward to seeing your all there. Go Blues.

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