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THREE families are about to move into their own new homes at Crib Point thanks to hard work by members of Habitat for Humanity, a group which has already built two houses in Mornington, two in Rosebud and two others in Disney St, Crib Point – the first in Australia – in the late 1990s. Putting the finishing touches to one of the new houses is owner-builder Jude Blake, Habitat for Humanity’s Mavis Peet, Graeme King and Cheryl King. Picture: Yanni. See ‘Partnership puts families in new homes’, Page 10

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DESPITE the new state government’s apparent lack of enthusiasm to build a major container terminal at Hastings, Liberal MP Neale Burgess maintains the port expansion will go ahead. He believes the Labor government led by Premier Daniel Andrews will establish a panel to evaluate Hastings and the so-called Bay West area in Port Phillip before announcing it will go ahead with long-held plans for Western Port. The government says no decision will be made until after a review by the yet to be formed Infrastructure Victoria. The new body will assess the merits of developing the state’s next container port at Hastings or Bay West, near Geelong. “It will be ludicrous to use Port Phillip,” Mr Burgess said on Monday, adding that the outgoing government had spent the past four years planning to expand the Port of Hastings following three years’ backing for the proposal by the former John Brumby-led Labor government. However, an expert has told The News that shipping companies that Victoria’s economy will never be big enough to justify shipping companies

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Raw milk warning Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE death of a Mornington Peninsula child after drinking raw cow’s milk has prompted Frankston and Mornington Peninsula health officers to visit retailers suspected of selling the product. Frankston CEO Dennis Hovenden said Environmental Health team officers had attended 10 premises last week. They ranged from health food shops to specialist delis and grocers in Frankston, Karingal and Seaford. “None of the premises inspected had any brand of bath milk available for sale,” he said. “One retailer had previously sold this type of product, but confirmed it would not be sold in future due to the inherent health risk.” Mornington Peninsula Shire’s environmental health team leader Mark Upton said his officers would remind retailers of the importance of informing customers that products – such as bath milk - are not for human consumption. The toddler, 3, died in the past month after drinking Mountain View Organic Bath Milk. The case has been forwarded to the State Coroner. Another four children aged one to four, also from the Mornington Peninsula and the southeastern suburbs, reportedly recovered from serious illness after drinking unpasteurised milk. Mountain View Organic Dairy proprietor Vicki Jones told 3AW the milk cartons – labelled bath milk - were clearly marked as cosmetic-use only and ‘not-for-humanconsumption’. She said local retailers were expected to inform customers of the dangers of drinking it and to advise them of its use only as a skin-care product. However, the cartons appear similar to

regular milk and are often sold in fridges next to drinking milk. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Rosemary Lester warns we are all vulnerable to illness caused by the pathogens present in raw milk. “The risks are even greater for young children and for the elderly, those with underlying health problems, immunocompromised or pregnant,” she said. As a result, the sale of unpasteurised milk for human consumption is illegal in Victoria. Ms Lester said there had been five cases of gastroenteritis illness in children who have drunk unpasteurised milk: three cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) and two of cryptosporidiosis. All five cases involved people drinking unpasteurised milk which had been sold as ‘bath’ or ‘cosmetic’ milk. “HUS is a rare but serious condition caused by bacteria that affects the kidneys and the bloodstream. Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic infection that commonly presents as gastroenteritis with watery diarrhoea,” she said. “Unpasteurised milk is labelled and sold for cosmetic use only, but the packaging is often very similar to other milk products. “Only a small number of these pathogens are needed to cause illness.” Since the 1940s it has been compulsory to pasteurise cow’s milk. Milk is heated for a short time to destroy disease-causing bacteria. No matter what precautions are taken by dairy farmers during milking, experts say there can be “no guarantee” that the milk will be free of harmful bacteria, making pasteurisation essential. Ms Lester said if the milk was labelled as food she would ban it. Mr Upton said retailers should see the factsheet at betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Storytime: Author Coral Vass with grades 1 and 2 pupils during story time at Sty Mary’s.

Talking books at St Mary’s ST MARY’S Primary School children had a fine time with their family, teachers and friends at the opening of their refurbished library. The day started with children receiving certificates for participating in the Premiers Reading Challenge, and one from each class was awarded a book and gift certificate from Petersen’s Bookstore, Hastings, for outstanding effort in reading. The children were then invited to share a book with their family and friends in the new library. “It was wonderful to see so many enjoy the new space with a story,” teacher and librarian Kim Saltmarsh said. After family and friends departed the preps joined in with rhymes and listened to stories read

by Hastings librarian, Sarah. She reminded them of the great facilities the library has to offer. “The grade 1s and 2s then got to meet and play along with the characters created by popular local author Coral Vass from her stories Goodnight Possum and The Hottest Dingo,” Ms Saltmarsh said. “They were thoroughly entertained and captivated by Coral’s wonderful story telling.” Grades 3-6 then learnt how Julie Richards, author of more than 40 non-fiction books for children, gathers facts and compiles her books ready for publishing. The children had many questions and were intrigued by the overall process, Ms Saltmarsh said.

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FIRE safety was added to the list of subjects at Crib Point Primary for the day when the CFA’s mobile education unit arrived earlier this month. Pupils from grades, 2, 3 and 4 from Crib Point and St Joseph’s were told about houses, bushfires and the

environment as part of the CFA preparations for the summer fire season. The visit was arranged by Geoff Watsom a first lieutenant at Crib Point CFA who went along to the school with brigade captain David Jarratt and volunteer Toddy Small.

Fire warning for summer sizzler Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au PREDICTIONS of another sizzling hot summer have seen health authorities ramp up warnings about preparing for heatwaves. Mornington Peninsula Shire says it has developed “individualised emergency management plans” to assist “elderly and disabled residents in extreme heat conditions”. The shire’s manager of home and aged care, Jenny Van Riel, told The News the shire had a heatwave strategy. Communicating with a range of community groups and local organisations on or prior to days of extreme heat was part of the plan. “In past years we have enacted the plan on several days over summer. Many aged care and other service providers dealing with other at-risk groups are contacted directly by the Department of Health and Department of Human Services as part of the state’s heat health alert system.” She said other shire initiatives included:  Providing 5000 residents who receive Home and Community Care services with information on how to stay healthy in the heat.  Messages are reiterated by community care workers on days of extreme heat.  Shire staff check on some of the more vulnerable clients – particularly those without family or support networks – on days of extreme heat to check they are okay and don’t require medical attention.

Fire scene: A fire alongside Bayview Rd, McCrae, in 2009 graphically illustrates the dangers facing Mornington Peninsula residents during a long, hot summer. Picture: Yanni  In some instances, the shire transports clients to a cooler place, for example, shopping centres and libraries, for the worst heat of the day.  The shire provides assistance to clients to improve the heat resistance of their home, for example, installation of external blinds and draught-proofing. Predictions of a hotter than normal summer occurred in April when the World Meteorological Organisation said the return of El Nino conditions would lead to higher than normal temperatures and drier conditions. Recent warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean – a key indicator of El Nino forming – would likely lead to warmer and drier weather in eastern Australia and more bushfires. The Bureau of Meteorology said there was an 80 per cent chance daytime temperatures would be higher than usual. But what is usual? Last summer and the one before

were both record-breakers. Even people who do not accept human-made climate change can see that heatwaves are becoming hotter, longer and more frequent. The summer of 2012-13 was dubbed the “angry summer” by climate experts. In March 2013, Melbourne and surrounds sweltered through the hottest seven nights in a row ever recorded, a record nine consecutive daytime temperatures over 30 degrees, and a minimum temperature above 20 degrees for seven days in a row. The previous record of six consecutive nights above 20 degrees occurred twice before – once during the heatwave leading up to Black Saturday in 2009, and once in 2008. Last summer saw more extreme heat, part of a longer-term trend toward hotter weather. Since 1950, the annual number of record hot days across Australia has

more than doubled, and both maximum and minimum temperatures have increased by about 0.9 degrees. Over the past decade, the frequency of record hot days has been more than three times the frequency of record cold days. Heatwaves are also on the increase worldwide, with the hottest summers for 500 years affecting western and eastern Europe. North America had heatwaves in 2011 and 2012. Earlier this year, the Climate Council said the heatwave before Black Saturday in 2009 had killed twice as many people as the 173 people who died in the fires. The Bureau of Meteorology said heatwaves were “the most under-rated weather hazard in Australia”.

How to beat heat WITH temperatures set to soar this summer, it is important to plan so people and pets stay safe and healthy in the heat, says Mornington Peninsula Shire in its current edition of residents’ newsletter Peninsula-Wide. Preparing for hot weather:  Check that fans and air-conditioners work; service air-conditioners if necessary.  Stock up on food, water and medications so you don’t have to go out on hot days.  Install awnings, shade cloth or external blinds on the sunny side of the house. Hot day – morning:  Avoid outside activities and run errands prior to midday.  Avoid cleaning on hot days or do so

in the morning.  Open doors and windows to catch any cool breezes. Close them before the temperature starts to climb.  Drink plenty of water during the day (check with your doctor if you are on limited fluid intake). Hot day – afternoon and evening:  Close all external doors and windows, and pull curtains and binds.  Pull down external window awnings and blinds.  Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day; if you need to go out, stick to the shade and wear a hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing.  Eat cold salads instead of using the oven to cook hot meals.  Place a wet face cloth on the back of your neck; refresh it regularly by running under cold water.  Take a cool shower or bath when you get too hot. Looking after pets:  Provide shade for pets and lots of fresh, cool water; bring them indoors during the hottest part of the day  Freeze a mix of diluted stock and treats to make an icy-pole. Contact family, friends and neighbours to ensure they are coping. If your home becomes unbearable, go to a public place with cooling like a library, shopping centre or cinema. For information on heat-related illnesses visit the Better Health website at: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au or contact Nurse on Call, 1300 6060 24. Pick up a “Staying Healthy in the Heat” brochure at shire customer service offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Somerville or Hastings.

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lift had an incomplete bushfire emergency plan, too many trees would have to be cleared, and increased traffic and car parking would cause problems on the summit. The Skylift consortium is led by businessman and philanthropist Simon McKeon, 2011 Australian of the Year, Victorian chairman of Macquarie Bank, chairman of CSIRO and chairman of AMP. He owns a holiday house at McCrae. Earlier this year he said the ride would carry 159,000 visitors a year including people in wheelchairs. The project includes 40 gondolas carrying up to eight people each, 13 steel pylons from four metres to 20 metres high, and a 100-seat restaurant as well as information and history centre on the summit. At the bottom station will be a kiosk, office, gondola workshop and storage area and interpretative centre. Mike Hast

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“One of its nicest inclusions is the feature lighting – which makes it a great place to visit day or night.” The feature lighting projects images onto the ground as well as low-level ambience lighting. Lighting will also be installed under bench seats. The current projection lighting has a Christmas/holiday theme. It will be changed throughout the year. Cr Garnock said the plaza also featured outdoor seating, safe pedestrian crossing areas and landscaping. It provides future opportunities for outdoor artwork and sculptures.

Hospital new ‘streamlined’ image ROSEBUD Hospital’s much anticipated new CT scanner and medical imaging area is now fully operational. Just under $1.9 million for a CT scanner, ultrasound machine and X-ray was raised through a public appeal over the past two and a half years. “This has been a long time in the making and we have been completely overwhelmed by the excellent community support we have received to bring this much needed equipment to Rosebud,” Peninsula Health chief operating officer Jan Child said.

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Victory signs: Peninsula Surfriders Club members celebrate their historic win.

BOATIES are reminded to stay safe on Port Phillip and Western Port bays this summer – and to know the rules. They apply to motor boats, sail boats, yachts, canoes, jet skis, kite boards, sail boards and kayaks. “The bays are great destinations for those looking to get out and enjoy the great outdoors over the summer holidays,” Parks Victoria district chief ranger Graeme Davis said. “As a vessel operator you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others in your care. Conditions can change rapidly so it is important to be prepared and comply with the rules and regulations which exist to ensure everyone on the water has a safe and enjoyable bay experience.” A vessel operator should always: • Check the latest conditions before leaving including weather forecasts, tide predictions and warnings • Slow down to 5 knots or less when within 50m of a swimmer or structure and 100m of a diving flag • Observe all speed limits and boating zones including 5 knot speed zones within 200m of shore • Never mix drinking alcohol and operation of a vessel • Ensure all people on your vessel are wearing life jackets • Know the local rules, regulations and distress signals including Marine National Park and Sanctuary boundaries and restrictions. • Keep well clear of moving ships and maintain a safe distance between vessels • Call dial 000 in an emergency, channel 88 on 27MHz or channel 16 on VHF radio to access police and emergency services To find out more call 13 1963 or visit parks.vic.gov.au

Surfers riding high after win PENINSULA Surfriders’ Club has won its first competition in 21 years. They were competing in the Victorian round of the Original Source Australian Boardriders’ Battle at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. In perfect 4-5 feet waves the event started off with a multiple long barrel rides in the opening heat. Team captain Caiden Fowler said he was “stoked” to be part of the winning team. “It is amazing, I am ecstatic right now. To take this thing out in pumping waves at Woolamai, I am so stoked,” Fowler said. “It has been 21 years since we have won a team’s event. It feels so good to finally get up over the other clubs. “It was either 10s or zeros out there - it was pumping tubes or closeouts

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including Loch Ard Gorge, The Grampians, and Naracoorte Caves. Over the past eight years Ozact has brought many of the Bard’s productions to Coolart, with performances of As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, and, last year, Hamlet. Coolart Homestead is one of Victoria’s most spectacular historic mansions, with gentle sloping lawns, colourful floral borders, dramatic forests, and exhilarating garden vistas. It provides the perfect setting for Shakespeare’s greatest works. An impressive cast is directed by Bruce Widdop. They include Simon

Alderman, Jessica Chapman, Jayden Chivers, Lisa Dallinger, Andy Delves, Bart Harrowell, Seton Pollock, Eleanor Ruth, Marie-Claire Tchernomoroff, Patrick Tucker, Matthew Young with production, and design support from Lisa Widdop. “This production is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare, to Ozact’s brand of outdoor production, and to one of Victoria’s most spectacular garden locations,” director Bruce Widdop said. Bookings: ozact.com or call 0419 330 516. The show is at 4pm on 10 and 11 January. Tickets: Adults $35, concession $30, children $20. Bring a cushion or chair.

Treading the boards: Orlando (Jayden Chivers), Rosalind (Lisa Dallinger) and Celia (Marie Claire Tchernomoroff) in Ozact’s production of As You Like It.

CFA moves to new base for fire season A NEW fire station means Shoreham’s small, but effective CFA brigade is now better placed to tackle the predicted tough fire season. It will be opened 5.30pm Saturday by CFA board member John Peberdy and officer-in-charge MorningtonWestern Port Arthur Haynes, followed by a community barbecue at 6.30. A lot of thought and planning has gone into the station’s development. During the winter of 2013 brigade members huddled around gas heaters in the old station and debated how to improve the basic CFA design. Brigade captain Malcolm Nicolson said that, mindful of the Shoreham design guidelines that provide critical design overlays for the coastal vil-

lage - and influenced by the practical knowledge of local firefighters - the brigade redesigned the proposed station’s profile so that it nestled comfortably into the landscape. Captain Nicolson praised the role of architect Adrian Bonomi in working pro bono with brigade members. “Aesthetically and functionally, the CFA proposal fell short of the potential this new facility could offer as a fire station, and also as a vital community hub,” he said. The brigade set a target of raising $100,000 towards meeting part of the CFA’s negotiated contract, with the remainder coming from existing brigade funds. The target was reached within six months. The bulk of build-

ing funds came through the Rural Fire Stations Project, established as an outcome of the Bushfires Royal Commission. “Shoreham is a small community by Mornington Peninsula standards. It is a community that rallies around worthy causes that ensure its village character is respected and protected,” Captain Nicholson said. “The community’s willingness to support a viable and effective fire brigade was evident when the first station was built by the community led by the Wright family in 1949. The station was extended in 1988 to provide extra space for a larger tanker and a brigade funded Landrover to carry the big fill pump.

“The issue of a lease for part of the area, known as the Shoreham Triangle, to the CFA in recent years enabled the brigade to negotiate as a legal occupant, and to press its case for better facilities.” Shoreham Brigade president Brian Alcock praised the “massive effort” brigade members made to landscape the disturbed area around the shed in recent months. “It was a significant challenge to reshape the abutting land on all sides and blend it in with the Shoreham Triangle project already completed by the Shoreham Community Association”, he said. “Brigade members terraced the area above the shed to create an outdoor

amphitheatre for community events. “Hundreds of hours were devoted to this task alone, including one local landscaping contractor who donated several days, as well as equipment. The contractor estimated that the brigade’s contribution in materials and labour was more than $50,000. Another brigade member has donated and installed a solar system to provide all the electricity needed to run the new station.” Since the brigade moved into the shed two weeks ago there have been several call-outs. In the latest call-out both vehicles were fully crewed and on the road within six minutes of personal pagers reporting the incident.

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Partnership puts families in new homes Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THREE families are about to move into their own new homes at Crib Point thanks to a leg-up from a not-for-profit group based in Rosebud. They are the lucky recipients of support from Habitat for Humanity, which has already built two houses in Mornington, two in Rosebud and two others in Disney St, Crib Point – the first in Australia – in the late 1990s. Their new homes, in Stoney Point Rd, will be handed over after a dedication ceremony on Thursday at 4pm. The families are successful applicants selected from among those at a “crammed Crib Point community hall” meeting about 15 months ago. On that night – and through a series of getting-to-know-you interviews and discussions – Habitat for Humanity assessed them as suitable for a “building partnership” and the new homes they move into this week are the result of that union. Suitable applicants must satisfy stringent criteria, such as being under some form of housing stress, living in a house that is too small for their needs, in an unaffordable rent cycle, or unable to get a bank loan. Another criterion – and the one that identifies Habitat for Humanity projects - is that the approved applicants must agree to perform 500 hours of volunteer work over 12-14 months on their new homes throughout the building stage. “Friends and relatives all chip in and today we have 12 volunteers on site (at Crib Point) doing the finishing touches,” Habitat’s Mornington Peninsula Chapter secretary Mavis Peet said. “Our motto is that we give a hand up –not a hand out – to those who would never have been able to buy a house; it’s a huge thing for

them.” In the building process they receive on-thejob assistance from other volunteer helpers and professional tradespeople who are prepared to donate their time to a worthy cause. Ms Peet praised McCrae electrician Mark Carmody and Mornington builder Gilpip Homes for their sponsorship, guidance and support. At Crib Point, each house is designed to suit the new families about to live in them. The slabs were laid before Christmas and the frames put up in March. The families’ role in the building phase – getting their hands dirty on their own labour of love – is crucial, she said. Families receive emotional benefits from participating, too, such as forging a stronger family unit, learning new skills and building up a healthy interaction with generous volunteers. Friendships are made for life. Once the houses are built Habitat has them valued by local real estate agents and the new owners move in and begin paying off their ‘mortgage’. But, here, too, things are working in their favour. The amount they set out to repay is 95 per cent of the property valuation based on a 20-25 year term. The missing 5 per cent – their ‘sweat equity’ - remains with them as their deposit. No interest is charged on the full amount. Monthly repayments are based on 25 per cent of the new resident’s income and never exceed that amount – even if their income falls. The building partnership aims to favour those most in need, such as families with young children. “It is relatively easy to find families in need,” Ms Peet said. “We are on the side of helping where children are involved. The basic need is for them to have a secure home of their own.” The arrangement is anticipated to be long-

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term, but families are free to sell whenever they choose based on a sliding scale of repayment. Habitat’s Loan-type A – the original mortgage document, refers to the original 95 per cent, while a Loan-type B refers to an occasion where, if necessary, the home owner decides to sell - perhaps remarries and the larger family does not fit in the home. It takes into account the difference between the purchase price and the current market value based on a sliding scale. If a property is sold in the first five years the group retains 99 per cent of the sale price, which acts as a safeguard to prevent new owners using their properties to speculate on rising markets. Land chosen for new properties also must satisfy suitability requirements, with preference given to sites near transport, schools and play areas. They must be safe, and, of course, affordable. There is no waiting list for applicants. Those that miss out can reapply next time the group advertises its intent.

Continued from Page 1 “It’s still in their plan for the Port of Hastings, they’ll do both [containers and bulk goods]. Their previous plan is still on.” Mr Burgess said he had “knocked back” numerous proposals during the Coalition’s four-year term (brought to a halt by Labor’s victory on Saturday 29 November). “I told them to go find somewhere else [for a port]. “They [Labor] intend using the Stony Point line, which would end passenger train services, and there’ll be a new line through Pearcedale. We’ll have B-double trucks going through the middle of our towns.” In the lead up to the election the Labor Party criticised plans for a container port at Hastings and flagged building one at Bay West, close to Geelong on the west coast of Port Phillip. Labor has several MPs in the Geelong while the peninsula is “safe” Liberal. Yesterday, Monday, the government was non-committal, with the new Ports Minister Luke Donnellan not directly addressing questions posed by The News and instead issuing the following statement: "The Andrews government will refer its proposal to develop a post at Bay West near Werribee to the new, independent Infrastructure Victoria. No decision will be made on the future of Victoria's ports until Infrastructure Victoria concludes its review." Also in the run-up to the election Labor’s three Mornington Peninsula candidates – Steve Hosking (Hastings), Carolyn Gleixner (Nepean) and Rebecca Wright (Mornington) – stated they were opposed to any expansion of the Port of Hastings. The three issued a joint statement saying the proposed expansion threatened the environment, viability of the tourist industry and would create few jobs. Questions not addressed by Mr Donnellan on Monday concerned the future of the $110 million-funded Post of Hastings Development Authority and government liability for any surveys already commissioned or underway.

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Church leaders urge MPs to think Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au FEDERAL MP Bruce Billson has been forced to defend the Coalition government’s asylum seeker policy after a protest outside his office – not by placard-waving radicals but a loose alliance of peninsula church leaders and local branch of Amnesty International. Six leaders protested outside the MP’s Frankston office on Monday last week after failing to obtain an appointment to meet Mr Billson, who is Minister for Small Business in the Abbott government and the MP for Dunkley, which stretches from Seaford to Mornington. They have been invited to meet Mr Billson on 22 December after first requesting a meeting almost a month before but decided to go ahead with last week’s protest, which included the six walking into the MP’s office in pairs to present information sheets, Christmas cards and a “moral compass”. The six are Reverend Cameron McAdam, minister of the Village Uniting Church in Mt Eliza; Jean Woods; Jamie Edgerton, a member of New Peninsula Baptist Church in Mt Martha; Pastor Jim Catford of Mornington Church of Christ; Kevin Bain of Amnesty International’s peninsula branch; and Dr David Price, OAM, a member of St Mark’s Uniting Church in Mornington. Another alliance member – Archdeacon Phillip Newman, OAM, interim minister at St Peter’s Anglican

Detention action: Dr David Price (front right) hands a leaflet to Frankston resident David Shortis outside federal MP Bruce Billson’s office last week watched by Jamie Edgerton, left, Kevin Bain, Jim Catford, Jean Woods and Cameron McAdam. Pic: Gary Sissons

Church in Mornington – was not able to attend the protest. Dr Price, a retired surgeon who worked at Beleura and Frankston hospitals, said the group was very concerned about “the atrocious conditions being experienced by about 700 children held on Christmas Island”. He said changes to immigration laws passed by the Senate last week did not address about 170 children including 23 infants being held on

Nauru. “We’re calling for all children to be freed from detention not just those on Christmas Island,” he said. On 5 December the Senate passed sweeping changes to Australia’s immigration laws after Immigration Minister Scott Morrison agreed to lift Australia’s refugee intake by 7500 places, gave asylum seekers on bridging visas the right to work, and agreed to remove all children in camps on Christmas Island. The legislation

passed with the support of two Palmer United Party senators, Family First’s Bob Day, Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm and Ricky Muir of the Motoring Enthusiast Party. Dr Price said the peninsula alliance was part of a broader movement pressuring the government to release children in detention. “We are unhappy about the government reintroducing temporary protection visas [TPVs]. Positive elements include some asylum seekers being

permitted to work and children being released from Christmas Island, but Mr Morrison could have done this anytime since the government was elected in September 2013, and there are still children being held on Nauru.” After the protest, Mr Billson said the government was “continuing efforts that started immediately upon our election to reduce the number of children in detention resulting from Labor’s policy failures”. He said the number of children held on Christmas Island had been reduced by 75 per cent by the Coalition. “More than 80 per cent of children are residents in the community either on bridging visas or under resident determinations. We are working ... to get the remaining children out of detention in Australia now that legislation has been passed by the parliament.” Rev McAdam said it had never been right to detain children. “We are keeping children and their families locked in these places, many living in limbo, unsure of their futures.” He said he had asked Mr Billson “to lead and advocate for the immediate release of all children from detention, a closure of all offshore detention centres, and a fairer and more reasonable policy approach including a regional solution in the future”.

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Early Xmas toy run Ejected: Victoria Police officers drag a Love Makes a Way protester from the Malvern office of Liberal MP Kelly O’Dwyer last Wednesday. Eleven people from the Mornington Peninsula including the shire’s 2013 young citizen of the year Sam Hearn were involved in the protest over the federal government’s children in detention policy.

Australian Federal Police. Eleven of the protesters were from the Mornington Peninsula including the shire’s 2013 young citizen of the year Sam Hearn, a youth worker and member of New Peninsula Church. They conducted non-violent “sit-ins” at the offices of Liberal MPs Kelly O’Dwyer in Malvern and Josh Frydenberg in Camberwell. Ms O’Dwyer replaced former Howard government treasurer Peter Costello in the federal parliament, and Mr Frydenberg re-

placed Petro Georgiou. The sit-ins were part of protests around Australia last Wednesday at government MPs’ offices that saw 53 church members arrested or removed. Mr Hearn, 25, of Mornington said Wednesday was International Human Rights Day. “We were calling on this government to show some humanity when it comes to children in detention,” he said. “There have been 25 babies born on Australian soil to asylum seekers and we want them released into the

community, not sent to Nauru.” The youth worker was one of 10 people ejected from Ms O’Dwyer’s office after Australian Federal Police were called to the office followed by Victoria Police officers, who carried and dragged people out of the office. Eight people were carried or dragged, and a nun and 20-year-old women walked out “unassisted”. “We were not arrested; just forcibly removed,” Mr Hearn said.

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Smollen who passed away in 2013. Mr Smollen started the annual peninsula Christmas tradition 14 years ago. Presents and Christmas food are collected and distributed by Food For All, the Salvation Army and the Hastings and Mornington Christmas Giving committees. This year’s event was organised by the Mornington Wanderers branch of the Ulysses Club and was sponsored by Frankston Council, the Pearcedale branch of Bendigo Bank, St Kilda Football Club and the Riviera Hotel in Seaford.

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Fenced off: Work at this this Mornington picnic area has been halted to comply with cultuiral heritage laws. Picture: Yanni

Shire calls halt over heritage concerns REFURBISHMENT works to the picnic ground on the Esplanade opposite Cook St, Mornington, have been halted because a place of Aboriginal cultural heritage significance was disturbed. Shire infrastructure project manager Craig Cinquegrana said state legislation required the works to cease immediately. “The shire enacted contingencies within its cultural heritage management plan for the site,” he said.

“It will remain closed until investigations have been completed. Residents and visitors should carefully avoid the area.” Nearby residents Liz and Peter Scharpenack had asked why the works were stopped. “One would think that, with the Christmas holidays and the many tourists coming to the area, the council would have made an effort to have the picnic ground open again.”

AWARD winning pastel artist Nancy Thurlby is the “feature artist” at the 43rd Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition which opens on Friday, 16 January. A range of her work will be on display and for sale throughout the exhibition at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Thurlby says while she enjoys painting in oil and watercolour she “loves” pastel for its versatility and vibrant colours which do not fade. “Artist pastel is a dry medium of pure pigment and is the most permanent of all media if framed under glass,” she says. “Leonardo da Vinci used this medium in the 15th century and since then other famous artists such as Degas, Manet, Cassatt, Whistler and Picasso.” Thurlby, a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists and the Pastel Society of Victoria, regularly exhibits at Brialyn Boathouse Gallery, Frankston and Malvern Artists’ Society Gallery. Her studio is in Glen Iris but she draws inspiration from her travels: Venice, Nepal, India, South America and other parts of Australia. Many of her current paintings were inspired by a 2011 visit to Kakadu National Park. Thurlby’s style is described as “free impressionistic, with subjects ranging from intimate close-up water-pond scenes and flowers to rivers and seascapes. Her work often depicts reflections and light on water, as seen in her paintings of pond life. “We were looking for an artist who could provide a wow factor and

Featured artist: A variety of works by Nancy Thurlby will be among the 900 items at this year’s Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition.

Nancy’s vivid paintings certainly do that,” exhibition convenor David Benson said. Up to 900 paintings from local, Victorian and interstate artists will be on display at the art exhibition. Over the past 43 years the Mornington Rotary Art exhibition has raised more than $865,000 for various projects and has grown to be the largest art exhibition on the peninsula. Entries in January’s exhibition can be seen online from 6 January at

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LETTERS Greens due credit I read with interest and some amusement Aija Dowlings letter (‘Labor gains’, The News 9/12/14) praising the efforts of Nepean District Labor candidate Carolyn Gleixner in the recent state election. It’s certainly a bit over the top to credit Ms Gleixner with all the issues mentioned in her letter. In fact, it is The Greens that have championed many of these issues and who have the runs on the board. The ALP policy on the environment was woeful, embarrassing and is one of the reasons why many people voted for the Greens. I did contact Ms Gleixner on three occasions about the environment and the Arthurs Seat chairlift proposal, however, I did not receive any reply. A call to ALP head office also was met with no reply. If Aija Dowling is looking to the new Labor government to protect the environment, she may be very disappointed. Furthermore, if MsGleixner is going to be a future Labor candidate, I suggest less spin and more substance and please return calls from constituents. Greg Holding, Red Hill South

Ribbon giveaway Upon seeing the front page heading ‘Peninsula Liberal loyalty' and the image of numerous beaming oldies (The News 2/12/14) made me think "How can I enrol my gramps into the Peninsula Liberal Retirement Village?". Then I looked a little closer and saw those horrid little blue ribbons and realised it was a reference to the Liberal party of Australia. Peninsula residents, you can't help being old, but you can help being liberal. Kate Bone, Mt Martha

Liberals tarnished Regarding Peter Strickland’s letter (‘Poster ploy’, The News 2/12/14) I, along with another party member, was handing out how to vote cards for Labor on election day. The lady handing out for the Greens placed her posters in prominent posi-

it for a number of years. There is a sense of camaraderie and not only that, many of the people who hand out for the different parties often mix together in other spheres of life. In the smaller towns they will often work together, be on the same committees and socialise without their political views ever coming into it. All her actions did were diminish such camaraderie and tarnish the image of the word Liberal emblazoned on her tee shirt. It was of some consolation to the lady handing out for the Greens that this lady’s actions were made known to the electoral officer in charge of the booth who suitably admonished her. Michael Binney, Bittern

Ode to the pool process Now it is time To drop the dime And hold responsible Who did the submarginal And caused increased rates With no public debates And for ten years Shedding no tears Spent millions of dollars Without a bother To a cause that was forever lost Always to be fraught with high cost And ten years later Through the great manipulator There is still no pool Over which to drool But then again Recently one gem; A cut off head Everyone said Should have been done quicker Without even a snicker Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

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tion well before any other posters were put in place. The people handing out to vote cards for the Liberal party placed their posters right alongside the Greens posters. There is nothing wrong in this at all. About an hour after voting began a lady arrived to hand out how to vote cards for the Liberals. However, upon arriving and noticing the Greens posters, she started ripping them down proclaiming that they did want that trash alongside their posters, making quite a scene of herself and the party she was representing. All this lady did was embarrass the other members who were handing out for the Liberals, one of who does a lot of good voluntary work for the community and is well known and regarded. I would like to point out to this lady that many of the people who volunteer at polling booths have been doing

I'm not surprised by the experience of Peter Strickland (‘Poster ploy’, Letters, The News 2/12/14) in regards to Liberal Party behaviour. I experienced a rather heated and unpleasant confrontation between a woman handing out information on the damage the proposed port development would cause to Western Port Bay and [Liberal candidate] Neale Burgess and his pre-polling team at Hastings prepolling station. I also had reports from one of our Greens polling booth attendants on polling day about some of our signs being removed without our permission from a polling booth in the Hastings electorate by people in Liberal party branded t-shirts. This behaviour seems to become rather common with a party once to be known for its egalitarian views. But it is of course an infection that has spread from Canberra across our whole nation. It is something we should not tolerate as a civil society. Meanwhile, while the world decides on climate action in Lima our champion for the environment [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt is making headlines in Australia by launching a phone recycling scheme that most Australians are already taking part in. Is it a scientific phone recycling scheme or a direct action scheme? Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

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Thankyou Santa for giving me such a wonderful Christmas gift. We have a mayor [Cr Bev Colomb] who is fair and equitable and who now makes [Mornington Peninsula Shire] council meetings a joy to watch. There is no bickering allowed and she gets through the agenda smoothly and fairly. We now have a majority of councillors who listen, understand and care about what ratepayers and residents want, which is affordable rates and decent services. This can only achieved by reducing the debt. There is now a plan for present and future provision by council for the unfunded employee defined benefit superannuation scheme and the prompt payment of its current substantial debt. I am looking forward to a great new year for the shire and its new CEO Carl Cowie . Best wishes to the outgoing CEO. Dr Michael Kennedy. Greetings of the season to one and all and please remember all the rescue pets who need a home Doris Campbell,Rosebud

Sometimes conditions are a bit Third World, here on the Mornington Peninsula. The heavens sigh, a leaf falls, and there’s a power blackout from Rosebud to Hastings. Many times a year. Or it’s line “maintenance” (wrapping a wire in gaffer tape?). But the United Energy recorded message is reassuring. To learn of “known power outages” and “restoration times” we’re encouraged to log on to the portal... We would if we had power. But I guess we can always use our smartphone data allowances to learn what we already know – first climbing the nearest gumtree, for the peninsula is also pretty much a mobile signal black spot. Garry Disher, Bittern

Voting patters Regarding Joe Ienzo’s letter (‘Preferences’, The News 2/12/14) where he questions Nepean MP Martin Dixon’s commitment to the environment based on Mr Dixon listing the Greens last on his voting preference list. I might ask Mr Lenzo the same. If the Greens wanted Mr Dixon’s preferences, why did they list Mr Dixon at the very bottom of their preference list? And speaking of the Greens looking after our environment, I was at the Boneo booth on election day and was most surprised to see the Greens volunteer drive up in a Jeep Grand Cherokee (a rather large gas guzzling 4WD), followed by the Greens candidate also driving up in a rather large car. So, while trying to get the rest of us onto bicycles, the Greens are disregarding their own advice. Practice what you preach seems most appropriate in this instance. Christine Fry, Blairgowrie

Road safety Every year far too many Victorians are killed or injured on our roads because of speed, alcohol, drugs and carelessness. Already this year around 240 people have lost their lives, leaving behind grieving loved ones. Sadly, there have been 20 extra deaths on Victorian roads to date, compared to all of 2013. Tragically, we have seen a jump in the number of cyclists, passengers and pedestrians killed this year. Fatalities on rural roads have also increased. Thousands more have suffered devastating, life-changing and, at times, permanent injuries. Road trauma also causes mental anguish to the injured victims and to their families, affecting every aspect of their lives, including their ability to work. As a motor vehicle accident lawyer I have seen first-hand the heartbreaking reality of road accidents. Driving carefully and getting home safely must be a priority for all Victorians this festive season. Craig Lynch, Slater and Gordon Lawyers

College girls take their next step towards arts careers TWO Toorak College girls are destined for big things in the worlds of music and art. Lorren Chiodo, with saxaphone, has won a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, US, to do a double degree in music performance and film scoring over five years. Sarah Ben-M’rad, left, will study for a bachelor of fine arts (screenwriting) at one of Australia’s leading film schools: the Victorian College of the Arts. Her success followed a lengthy application

process, including an interview where she screened and discussed her year 12 media film, Just Do It. The girls have been friends since Lorren started in year 5; Sarah had been a pupil since she was three. Their passion for art culminated in Lorren composing the original score for Sarah's short film. “These girls have the world at their feet and leave Toorak College with very fond memories and a long list of achievements,” principal Helen Carmody said. “Sarah was deputy head girl

this year and Lorren was instrumental performance prefect and captain of diving.” The girls are daughters of old Toorak Collegians. “I’ve seen mum sing the same school songs we sing today, with as much gusto, because she still feels as if she is a Toorak girl. And she is.” Sarah said. Ms Carmody: “Society has a lot to gain from young people who have the confidence to seize opportunity and follow their passions.” Stephen Taylor

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Resting place: Safety Beach Foreshore Landscape Committee members take a break while building the picnic courtyard named after Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous convict escapee, William Buckley. They are, from left, Tom McCullough, Sue Ellis, Roma McCullough, Brian Marchmont, Norman Kaye, Graeme Milledge, Robin Owen, Don Barnett and Kaye Barnett. Sue Ellis, Roma McCullough and Robin Owen place indigenous plants in the wicking box-style garden bed. Pictures: Tom McCullough

A chance to rest like William Buckley THE convict William Buckley and two fellow felons escaped from Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first penal settlement near Sorrento shortly after Christmas celebrations in 1803, 32 years before the founding of Melbourne. Buckley, Daniel McAllenan and George Pye stole a gun, new boots, food and cooking utensils, and hightailed it east along the beach, running for their freedom for about three or four hours before finally resting at Safety Beach and â&#x20AC;&#x153;reflecting on our position and examining our resourcesâ&#x20AC;? according to John Morgan in his 1852 biography The Life and Adventures of William Buckley. The trio would have looked east

toward the forbidding, forest-covered slopes of what is now called Mt Martha and contemplated their folly. Return to servitude at Sorrento? Risk being killed by Aborigines? Or push on and risk starvation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or salvation? The escapees walked around the edge of Port Phillip as well as inland when swamps and waterways blocked their progress. They ended up on the Bellarine Peninsula, almost directly across Port Phillip from where they started. Fearing starvation, McAllenan and Pye left Buckley and handed themselves in to authorities but Buckley famously survived in the bush for more than 30 years,

took an Aboriginal wife and lived with tribespeople before rejoining European society in 1836, a year after John Batman founded Melbourne. (Buckley was pardoned, moved to Tasmania, worked for the governor John Franklin, and was killed in a wagon accident in 1856 at age 75.) Modern humans can consider the Buckley story from a new vantage point at Safety Beach from next Friday when deputy mayor Cr Graham Pittock opens â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restâ&#x20AC;?, a picnic courtyard with tables and garden created as a community capital project by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Safety Beach Foreshore Landscape Committee.

The picnic area was the former Coast Guard building before the service moved in 2007 to Safety Beach Community Centre, which it shares with the sailing club. Led by foreshore committee president Tom McCullough, a band of volunteers with some work by professional builders have created a unique area on the foreshore that is wheelchair accessible, close to parking and the cafe opposite, and next to beach steps. Two picnic tables have been installed with one end extended to enable wheelchairs to be pushed close to the tables. Benches and a raised, self-draining garden bed full of indigenous plants complete the

picture. More seating will be added. Buckleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rest has cost $30,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a third from Cr Pittockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ward fund, a third from the shire, and $10,000 from donations from Dromana Lions and Rotary clubs, Safety Beach Sailing Club, Hillview Quarries, Bendigo Bank, and private donors including Claudia Miller (formerly Claudia Maxwell) who raised $330 at a garage sale. Cr Pittock opens the picnic area on 19 December at 10.30am. A descendant of Daniel McAllenan will speak at the event. William Buckley would approve. Mike Hast

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‘No chance’ for marina A BOATING marina at the base of Olivers Hill is no nearer to becoming reality despite a petition with more than 2000 signatures being handed over to Frankston Council. The petition signed by 2052 people asked council to commit funding to a “regional boating facility” at Olivers Hill but several councillors said other major projects – such as a waste transfer station - should take priority. Consultants GHD previously presented four concepts for a marina to be built at Olivers Hill, with the estimated cost ranging from $38 million to $51 million. At this month’s council meeting, Cr James Dooley said the marina “does not have a snowflake’s chance in hell of getting up”. He said council “had the begging bowl” out to try to get a much-needed $12 million waste transfer station built and multi-million dollar projects requiring council funding should include “freeways and hospitals” not a marina. “People do not like seeing false promises,”

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Back to drawing board: Artist’s impression of a marina proposal located at the foot of Olivers Hill.

Cr Darrel Taylor argued council should not ignore “probably the largest petition we’ve ever had”. “[They’ve] taken the time to say to us – quite loudly and clearly – that they want to see something done at the boating facility and the Coast Guard in this city.” Cr Taylor said fishermen and boat owners said Frankston’s boating facilities were “at a stage of being overwhelmed” due to a lack of parking

and launching space. Deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken noted Frankston Coast Guard “does need proper accommodation and a proper and reasonable launching space” but any marina project should be “small scale” to solely meet this need. Council CEO Dennis Hovenden admitted council is “not likely to go out and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on this” in the short term. A marina at Olivers Hill is “a lower

priority” than other infrastructure projects, according to the CEO. Cr Taylor said the existing Frankston Coast Guard building had, at best, “a decade left in it” and action will be needed by council to provide funding sooner rather than later. Any marina to be built at Olivers Hill would also require federal and state governments’ approval and funding alongside council’s financial contribution. Neil Walker

First innings test for shire’s new CEO Mornington municipal office. A full agenda. Notably, the first council meeting attended by the shire’s new chief executive officer, Mr Carl Cowie. By David Harrison IT WAS new shire CEO Carl Cowie’s first public appearance at a council meeting and, so far as Council Watch knows, his first peninsula public outing, full stop. Mr Cowie is the shire’s first new chief executive officer this millennium and the first new CEO for all councillors bar Cr David Gibb, who has sat in the chamber since at least 1999. Mr Cowie arrived in the chamber without fanfare. He sat quietly at the top table, at mayor Bev Colomb’s right hand, watching, listening. CW had heard he is quiet and polite, with a dry Scottish sense of humour. Apparently he likes a wee dram. Knockdhu? Pittyvaich? The meeting began with the usual procedural matters and was dealing with public questions when, about 20 minutes into the meeting, Cr Colomb suddenly interrupted the flow. “There’s something I’ve been amiss with,” she said. “I haven’t had the opportunity yet to introduce our new CEO, Mr Carl Cowie, who is joining

us for our first council meeting. So, welcome Carl.” Applause from councillors and staff, and from the gallery. A smile and a nod from Mr Cowie. Silence. Was he going to make a short response? We waited. Cr Tim Rodgers finally broke the silence. “That’s the last round of applause you’ll hear,” he said, drawing a grin from the CEO and laughter from the room. Then it was on with the show. CW can inform readers that the councillors’ desks and the top table are now supplied with bowls of individually wrapped mints. They are very popular, particularly among those who should know better. CEO Cowie has his own bowl, from which he was observed taking what could have been his first mint at 8.43pm. Question time dealt with the blow-in Rye traders and the shire’s lack of powers to deal with them (‘Traders angry at truck pop ups’, The News 9/12/14). Send in the health inspec-

tors, thought CW: they’re pretty good at spotting a suspect speck on a knife or cutting board. Officers will investigate, the meeting was told. A couple of items generated some discussion. First, a rather tedious and repetitive discussion about a parcel of land that had been carved off the state park and sold to a property owner in Arthurs Seat Rd. The neighbour had complained about spray drift. Cr Gibb, a green wedge beef fattener, explained that such bucolic occurrences as spray drift must be endured if one lives in green wedge land, along with agricultural noises and odours, not all necessarily emitted by stock. Not once, but a number of times did he tell the meeting this. On the other side of the chamber an explanation about single or doublestorey shops was repeated ad tedium. People fidgeted. With tempers shortening and the meeting being close to the end of the year, CW had to sympathise with Cr Andrew Dixon, chided by the chair for an extravagant remark, when an action by Cr Rodgers was described as “nonsensical”. We’re in polite debate, Cr Colomb reminded Cr Dixon, who of late has become a repeat offender. Which may have been the impetus

for Cr Dixon to leave the meeting at 9.40pm, a fact noted in the minutes, twice. All business relating to his Briars ward had finished by then and he avoided a prolonged and quietly anaesthetising debate on a road closure. During it a council stalwart in the gallery rose quietly and bade CW good night. (When contacted later in the week Cr Dixon said he had left in protest at the use of the mayor’s casting vote to prevent shop-top housing in Mountain View Rd, Mt Eliza.) Meanwhile, the new CEO was lowering his mint supply and appearing to look interested. His changing facial expressions did cover “interested” now and then. CW wondered what thoughts were whirling around the Cowie cranium. Finally, mercifully, the chair announced that the in-camera part of the meeting had been reached, requiring that we all exit the chamber. No one hung around. It was the last but one meeting for the year, the last being an audit committee meeting on 17 December. Then a break until 27 January, when it all begins again. Happy Hogmanay, Mr Cowie, and a bonny 2015!

THE big changes recently made and still underway by Mornington Peninsula Shire will be highlighted in January when Red Hill ward councillor Tim Wood addresses Balnarring Beach Community Association’s annual general meeting. Since Cr Wood’s election in August, the shire has appointed a new CEO, decisively decided against building an aquatic centre on the Rosebud foreshore as well as preserving the Balnarring Village Common. Association president David Gill said Cr Wood had also released a traffic and road safety strategy. “This year has seen a number of controversial issues pursued by BBCA including foreshore pathways, kite boarding, illegal fencing of the foreshore and a roundabout for the five ways intersection”, Mr Gill said. “Anyone coming to the meeting can ask a question, offer their local knowledge or become a committee member. We’d love their help.” The Balnarring Beach Community Association’s AGM, 10am Saturday 10 January at the Westernport Yacht Club, Foreshore Rd, Balnarring Beach.

Man bottled A MAN had a bottle smashed over his head in a brawl near the corner of King and High streets Hastings at 9.45pm Saturday. Detective Senior Constable LeeAnne Crothers, of Hastings police, said two men in a small, red car accused four others walking along High St of “having a go” at them earlier. The two men sought out one of the four and began punching him before hitting him over the head with the bottle. The man was treated for lacerations. Police are urging any witnesses to call 5970 7800.

Hit-and-run injury A MAN was airlifted to The Alfred hospital with serious injuries early last Wednesday morning after a suspected hit-and-run on the Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza. Police and emergency services attended the scene near Tower Rd where the man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was in hit a pole. They believe a second vehicle involved in the collision left the scene before help arrived. Police found a white Honda Prelude with no number plates not far from the scene but late last week had not found the occupants. Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Scientist wants bay scallops on the menu Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au THE state government issued one licence for scallops to be hand-harvested in Port Phillip earlier this year, ending a 17-year ban on commercial harvesting, but one of the men who proved scallop viability continues to lobby for a second licence. On 20 February 2014, government agency the Department of Environment and Primary Industries announced that Port Welshpool-based fisherman Bruce Collis and his company Vicfish Pty Ltd had won an auction for the licence. Mr Collis paid $180,000 for the right to harvest 12 tonnes of scallops a year, with no more than two tonnes coming from any one of six sub-zones in Port Phillip. The decision dismayed Seafordbased fisheries scientist, scallop diver and fisherman Grant Leeworthy, who heads Port Phillip Bay Scallop Dive Fishery Association and has been an abalone diver and aquaculturalist. “Colleagues and I did two stock assessments in 2009-10 and 2012 at a cost of about $500,000 so it was a blow when the government announced it would issue just one licence and for such a small amount,” he said. “We were never going to be able to bid for what we think is an uneconomic licence.” Mr Leeworthy said Port Phillip’s scallop grounds could support harvesting of between 200 and 400 tonnes a year.

He appealed DEPI’s decision in the Supreme Court but it was dismissed, leaving him with a legal bill of $26,000. “It was very disappointing as the issuing of one licence appears to contradict government competitive policy.” The change of government last month has revived his ambition and he will again seek a second licence. He said Port Phillip could support four licences. Mr Leeworthy said scallops were again in good numbers after the government banned scallop dredging in Port Phillip in 1997. Mornington was the epicentre of the industry with dozens of scallop boats moored at the town’s pier and a processing factory in the light industrial area. “There are good beds between Rye and Point Cook as well as around St Leonards and Portarlington,” he said. Mr Leeworthy said he had the support of WWF-Australia (formerly World Wildlife Fund) and the Victorian National Parks Association. During the auction process last year, DEPI said “a scallop dredge fishery began in Port Phillip in 1963. The fishery expanded over the next few years but collapsed in 1969 due to over-exploitation. The fishery recovered and continued until 1997 when the government closed the dredge fishery”. “Catches varied considerably from year to year, ranging from 18 to 2000 tonnes meat weight when the fishery was operating.

Delicacy: Fisheries scientist and scallop diver Grant Leeworthy is angling to win a second licence to hand-harvest Port Phillip scallops. Picture: Gary Sissons

At the time of the closure, 18 fishers held commercial fishing licences for scallop fishing in Port Phillip, while a further 66 held licences for Port Phillip and the Ocean Zone. Fishers were paid compensation when the dredge fishery was closed.” Mr Leeworthy said 95 per cent of scallops lived for three years with some living for six. “They die between Feb-

ruary and April.” He said spider crabs feed on scallops but they were also eaten by introduced marine pests such as the Northern Pacific seastar, which has flourished in Port Phillip without natural predators since it arrived in ballast water in about 1995. Mr Leeworthy said his ambition was to open “Scallop World” on the beach at Rye where children could see live

scallops in tanks and people could try various scallop dishes in a restaurant or cafe. “We could generate at least 20 direct, full-time jobs.” Bruce Collis reportedly said his scallops would be sold to Neil Perry’s Rockpool group of restaurants. All but the most expensive scallops come from China.

Summer campaign to protect bay dolphins THE Dolphin Research Institute has launched a summer campaign to raise awareness of rules that apply when watching dolphins. Institute executive director Jeff Weir compares dolphins being surrounded by motor boats to “a dozen motor bikes charging through your Christmas picnic, demolishing your food and causing you and your family to dive for cover”. “That’s what it’s like for our dolphins on a busy summer’s day – over and over again. Picture what it’s like for a mother dolphin trying to nurse her new-born calf. “And yes, some dolphins do get injured.” Mr Weir said a young common dolphin sometimes seen in Port Phillip was known as “DD” for damaged dorsal fin. “We first thought it had seaweed stuck to its fin, as they often play with weed, but it

wasn’t. Its fin had been badly slashed by a boat propeller and what looked like weed was actually skin flapping from a fresh wound,” he said. “DD is a severe case and most interference is more subtle. How many times a day is it OK for boats to interrupt feeding, or nursing, to cause the dolphins to rapidly dive or evade vessels?” Mr Weir said Dolphin watching regulations were complex so the institute had joined with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries to spread a more simple message: “Help Keep our dolphins in the bay – stay 100 metres away”. Volunteers are distributing 10,000 “Help keep our dolphins in the bay” stickers through shops and at boat ramps and beaches. “Most of the problems would be solved if

everyone stayed a hundred metres away,” Mr Weir said. “If dolphins swim to you, enjoy their company, then let them swim away. Don’t follow or deliberately approach them.” Mr Weir said the slogan did not replace formal regulations that require boaters not to approach dolphins closer than 100m and whales 200m (on a jet ski the approach distance for both is 300m). “If you are swimming or paddling the distance is 30 metres,” he said. Licensed tour operators and researchers can go closer. Penalties for breaching the regulations range from thousands of dollars to jail. Call 136 186 to report any incidents or 1300 130 949 for a sticker. Details at www. dolphinresearch.org.au.

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Little things can cause big problems By Rod Gunn - Utow Caravans WE have found a disturbing trend whilst servicing caravans lately. That is the battery on the breakaway system fitted to larger caravans, is often flat and in desperate need of charging. It is a pretty simple system to check the battery condition, just push the button the system inside your caravan and if the green light comes on it is okay, but, if the red light comes on it needs charging. If nothing comes on or a buzzing sound then the battery is dead flat. We have found that the battery, which is rechargeable, is often not connected to anything to charge it. To test if everything is working okay then the trailer should be disconnected from the tow vehicle, pull the breakaway pin from the breakaway switch on the A-frame. The electric brakes and the brake lights should activate and the battery level light should illuminate. The brakes will release when the pin is replaced in the switch. The breakaway system is not, under any circumstances be used as a parking brake or security device. If the breakaway is used for these purposes the battery will be flat in less than one hour and the brakes will release. Charging of the breakaway battery can be done via the tow vehicle breakaway unit auxiliary line or by connecting a small (8 amps

Maximum) battery charger to the red and black terminals on the front of the break safe box. The charging system in the break safe unit is a trickle charge circuit only and it may take several hours to fully recharge. If the battery has been completely flattened, the charging system within the break safe unit may not be able to fully recharge it and the battery should be removed from the unit and charged with a normal car battery charger but do not do a rapid charge or overcharge. If the battery does not hold its charge it may need to be replaced. The manufacturers recommend replacement every two years regardless of its test condition. When connecting the cable from the breakaway switch to the rear of the tow vehicle make sure you attach it to a secure anchor point. Do not hook the cable to the tow ball or safety chain anchor. For more information either speak to us at Utow Caravans or your auto electrician. U-Tow Caravans can do servicing for your caravan and we are now qualified to do test and tag on your electrical appliances. We also have a wide range of Caravan Accessories at our premises at 25 Simcock Street, Somerville. We can be contacted on www.utowcaravans. com, email utowcaravans@bigpond.com, or phone 5978 0083 or 0400 777 698.

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REAL ESTATE FRANKSTON SOUTH 8 Kirkstall Close

• Exceptional resort-style residence bursting with class and sophistication where every whim is catered for with effortless ease. • Set on 2/3 acre, featuring a flood-lit tennis court, sparkling pool and water feature, gold class home theatre & multiple living areas • Five bedrooms, family meals area, formal lounge with gas log-effect heater and home theatre with seven reclining arm chairs and professional

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• Three-car garage with attic storage, plus separate garage designed for a boat • Superbly appointed with no expense spared, there are three sleek, modern bathrooms • A superb kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, stone benchtops and a walk-in pantry • A covered alfresco area overlooks the action on the court and in the pool, while around the corner is an artifical grass putting green for golfers to hone their skills.

• Master bedroom suite with pod bath, rainhead shower, as well as a custom-fitted dressing room with flush-panel doors. • A host of other features include a full security system, r/cycle heating and air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, and rainwater storage Inspect: Saturday 20th December 12.30-1.00pm

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Juan Merchan 0425 728 670

487 Nepean Highway FRANKSTON, 8781 4500

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Unbeatable style and elegance THE finishing touches have just been completed on this outstanding beachside home and now, for the discerning buyer, arguably one of Morningtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest and freshest properties is available to purchase in as new condition. The lifestyle is enviable with a privileged position hard to match. Cosmopolitan Main Street is about two blocks away and Fishermans Beach is equally close by. A splendid 232-square metre (25 square) floor plan exudes class and sophistication with nothing but the finest finishes creating a vibrant and visually stunning interior that is sure to excite. From the grand entry foyer, a pleasant multi-purpose room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perfect as a study or studio is to the left, and opposite, is the master bedroom boasting a walk-in robe and an elegant ensuite with twin vanity unit and gorgeous full-length mirror. Timber floors create a reassuring sense of warmth as you proceed into the main living zone that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. The beautiful open plan space incorporates generous living and dining areas, while the firstclass kitchen perfectly combines form and function with gleaming two-pac cabinetry and recessed area for a double-door refrigerator. The glistening Calcutta marble benchtops, that also feature in the bathrooms, are a sight to behold, however the eyes cannot fail to be drawn to the alfresco entertaining deck, where the natural greens and darker timbers used here sensationally juxtapose with the crisp white interior. To complete this wing of the home are two more bedrooms with built-in robes that share an impressive main bathroom that would rival those seen on The Block. A comprehensive list of appointments one would expect in a home of this calibre include heated floors to the bathroom and ensuite, and from the street, the double garage has internal access via the laundry.

Address: 11 Shelley Street, MORNINGTON Auction: $1,300,000 plus Agency: ConleyLuff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

For Sale

Location with potential 14 Hyperno Way, Mount Martha

Family Fun With Massive Man Cave This single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with two living areas and study/4th bedroom is the ideal scenario for a young family through to the buyer in search of a sea-change with a large stretch of lawn for the kids to play, heated spa, undercover entertaining deck, return driveway and excellent side access to the ultimate man cave with a HUGE four car garage. Price $440,000â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$490,000 Inspect Saturday 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.00pm Contact Trevor Timmers 0466 986 454 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

SET along the main road, this comfortable home is set on a fantastic 1013-square metre block and comprises of three good-sized bedrooms all with built-in robes. The combined lounge and dining area has gas heating and air-conditioning, with ceiling fans fitted to the kitchen and main bedroom. The neat kitchen has a recessed space for a doubledoor refridgerator, appliances include a dishwasher, and there is a corner pantry. Timber floos throughout the living room and bedrooms are a nice touch, and outside is a paved, undercover entertaining area looking out to the private backyard. A double garage has power, and there are several handy sheds for more storage space. The block is fullyfenced and there is access on either side of the home to bring extra vehicles through into the backyard. The block does lend itself to possible re-development with a second dwelling added to the property (STCA), however there is plenty here to appeal to a number of first home buyers or growing families needing that extra space. Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

398 Stony Point Road, CRIB POINT Negotiable over $340,000 Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

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Tallon

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CRIB POINT - 38 Lorimer Street Perfect Starter With Lots Of Land

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As soon as you pull up the wide concrete drive and look up to this charming, painted western red cedar home with a decked front verandah and loads of character you will see yourself living here. $ IRUPDO HQWU\ ZLWK SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă RRUV ZHOFRPHV \RX WKHUH DUH three bedrooms; master with ensuite and all with built in robes.The kitchen overlooks the informal dining room with access to the large covered deck, providing a great set up for entertainers. The lounge room is very spacious and with gas ducted heating and plenty of storage the essential creature comforts are covered. Set on a low maintenance corner block (567m2 approx) there is rear access to a double carport with roller doors plus plenty of parking space in the front driveway.With so much personality and still plenty of potential to make it your own and add value this gem is sure to spark your imagination.

An opportunity to secure a 3 bedroom brick veneer home on a Âź acre block, with plenty of room to extend if needed or possible sub- division potential (STCA). This family home has a good size lounge which includes the dining area, a galley style kitchen that looks out to a large covered pergola and the rear garden, and there are built-in robes to two of the bedrooms.The home has a s/system air conditioner and gas wall furnace. Outside is a garden shed and four-car carport. Motivated vendors willing to consider any reasonable offer.

For Sale: Offers over $345,000 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

For Sale: Offers over $870,000

CRIB POINT

CRIB POINT Personality & Potential

Picture Perfect On 1 Acre

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this 1 acre block with a meticulously maintained home with all the space and storage you could ask for. Featuring 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & FES, open plan lounge and meals area with GDH, Coonara woodheater and air-conditioning, and an adjoining kitchen boasting 900mm induction stove and oven. From the kitchen you look out over an undercover entertainment area complete with sauna.The house is surrounded by wellmaintained gardens and there is an expanse of lawn area. A drive through workshop has carports on either end, providing plenty of parking for cars, boats, trailers and caravans. More sheds at the rear of the block provide extra storage. The property has a second exit at the back, perfect for tradies who want to store their trucks at home, or to get your boat in DQG RXW ZLWKRXW VKXIĂ LQJ YHKLFOHV DURXQG

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For Sale: Offers over $590,000

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3 building blocks of land, each measuring 604m2 with all services connected plus your own driveway. House and land packages available, or build to your own design and take advantage of stamp duty savings (First home buyers only). Titles have been released, these parcels of land have been priced to sell, so be quick to secure your own piece of paradise.

State of the art living, with all the creature comforts and a maintenance free lifestyle.This bright home is in pristine condition and offer 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - mainwith WIR & FES, entertainers kitchen with dishwasher, ducted heating, & air-conditioning plus solar boosted hot water. Double garage has internal access to the home with timber decked areas around the exterior.

For Sale: Offers over $205,000

For Sale: $415,000

HASTINGS

HASTINGS - 15 Windrest Place

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The provision of food and daily necessities to those who have nothing, to what most people consider being essential, is a large part of Melbourne Project 614â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily activity. The Marketplace offers a wide selection of food and other necessities to those who need them most. The following items needed are: â&#x20AC;˘Single toothbrushes â&#x20AC;˘Toothpaste â&#x20AC;˘Canned food â&#x20AC;˘Long Life milk â&#x20AC;˘Soaps â&#x20AC;˘Deodorants â&#x20AC;˘Packet food Anything non - perishable

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CRIB POINT

All collections to be dropped in to Tallon First National, 35 High Street Hastings If all donations could be received by Friday, 19th December

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

Within A Few Steps..

Windrest Wonder

To the foreshore, this home has been renovated large open plan living and meals area with GDH and a bright modern kitchen with gas cooking and air-conditioning.There are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom that has also been renovated, separate laundry and toilet. Outside there is a single carport with a dog proof rear garden and a pergola to sit and to enjoy the shady surrounds

This low maintenance family home is ready to move in and enjoy. The main bedroom features WIR & FES, and 3 more bedrooms all have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and share the second bathroom.Two separate living areas provide plenty of space for all, and the kitchen features a electric oven, gas cook top & dishwasher. From the double garage there is access to the low maintenance backyard.

For Sale: Offers over $325,000

For Sale: Asking $439,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000 tallon.com.au >

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PRICE REDUCED

BALNARRING BEACH

HOT PROPERTY

7 Highview Court

A TRUE CHARMER

Striking facade and ﬂoor-plan, this 4BR plus study double storey home sits on ¼ acre allotment (approx.) Located in a quiet court location (still under builders warranty) and adjacent to a park and only a short walk to the beach. Featuring plenty of living space for the whole family to enjoy, plus a 14m x 13m workshop (under roof line) and 3 bay carport. Exceptional home in an idyllic location with many outstanding features. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Appealing 3BR home with a separate study that has been converted to a hairdressing studio which the current owners will leave if desired. The main bedroom has WIR & FES with BIR’s to two more bedrooms. A formal lounge has traditional decorative lace work cornices and adjoins the well-appointed kitchen with overhead cupboards and modern appliances. An enclosed outdoor deck area looks out to the lovely water feature and gardens, and there is a double carport. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $770,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $400,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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PRICE $315,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 1:30-2:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

> WESTERN PORT real estate 16 December 2014

BITTERN 2 & 14 / 75 Hendersons Road BITTERN IS THE NEW BALNARRING

Ultra chic townhouse, styled over two levels, overlooking the Marina, French and Sandstone Islands and surrounding parklands. Boasting the very best location, this renovated townhouse offers spacious open plan living downstairs, second living area upstairs and sleek designer kitchen with s/steel appliances. Other features include spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with balcony and a sparkling bathroom with double frameless shower. Contact Exclusive Agent.

CRIB POINT 20 Peterson Street

For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including GDH and air-con, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Caesarstone benchtops and s/steel appliances to kitchen with LCD downlights to entry. Finished with ﬂy screens, letterbox and clothes line. Save on stamp duty and get in now. Two-bedroom unit also available. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE From $310,000 VIEW Saturday 1:30-2:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN - 4/21 Portsmouth Road

$280,000 plus

CANNONS CREEK

$299,000 plus

NEW LISTING

SPACIOUS AND IMMACULATE TWO-BEDROOM UNIT

BLISSFUL SEASIDE SOLITUDE

â&#x20AC;˘2 bedrooms with BIR â&#x20AC;˘Separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘Spacious kitchen with dishwasher and plenty of bench & cupboard space â&#x20AC;˘Backyard with gated access and shed â&#x20AC;˘Ducted heating â&#x20AC;˘Single lock up garage

â&#x20AC;˘Well-maintained red cedar rustic-style home â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedrooms with built in robes â&#x20AC;˘ Huge living area with Coonara and Bar, serparate dining area â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor undercover alfresco area â&#x20AC;˘ Huge garage, all set on a 980 sqm (approx.) block

HASTINGS

$345,000 plus

BITTERN

$299,000 plus

THE PERFECT BALANCE - SPACIOUS, CENTRAL AND LOW MAINTENANCE

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT ON 700SQM (APPROX.)

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms with built in robes, master with WIR and ENS â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Sizeable kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space and stainless steel appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling/heating â&#x20AC;˘ Decked outdoor undercover al-fresco area â&#x20AC;˘ Currently let for $340pw until 25/8/15

â&#x20AC;˘3 bedrooms with built-in robes â&#x20AC;˘Open plan living and dining â&#x20AC;˘Dual-entry bathroom off main bedroom â&#x20AC;˘Single carport â&#x20AC;˘Perfectly placed on the block for rear or front extension (STCA) or renovation

BITTERN - 15 Portsmouth Road

LANGWARRIN

$319,000 plus

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$680,000 plus

THE MOST CENTRAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY AVAILABLE - 2.5 ACRE HORSE LOVERS PARADISE!

Â&#x2021;7KLV SROLVKHG DQG ZHOO DSSRLQWHG KRXVH LV SHUIHFW IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV LQYHVWRUV ZHHNHQGHUV â&#x20AC;˘3 Bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘Open plan living area with Coonara â&#x20AC;˘Kitchen with plenty of cupboard & bench space â&#x20AC;˘Decked alfresco area at front â&#x20AC;˘Man-cave with undercover bar area â&#x20AC;˘Paved space suitable for caravan/boat parking

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & main with WIR and ensuite â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen with plenty of cupboard/bench space â&#x20AC;˘ Gas ducted hearing â&#x20AC;˘ Paved in-ground pool area â&#x20AC;˘ Grounds include 3 paddocks, 2 stables with yards, tack room and wash bay.

BITTERN

RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE INCREDIBLE VALUE - 3 BLOCKS AVAILABLE QUIET LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! (STCA) Block 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 715m2 $235,000 Block 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 486m2 $195,000 Block 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 585m2 $230,000 3 leafy blocks in a quiet residential area, walking distance to primary school, kindergarten, transport and shops with all services to be connected Q House blocks in Bittern are becoming harder and harder to come by - make the call and take advantage of this boutique development! Q

Please note block is currently stca - settlement 14 days from release of title.

1/14 Central Avenue TYABB

5 Kimbla Court HASTINGS

$320 per week

$265 per week

2/289-291 Stony Point Road, CRIB POINT

5 Stephen Street, HASTINGS

$290 per week

$340 per week

6/289-291 Stony Point Road, CRIB POINT

13 Quadrant Court, HASTINGS

$290 per week

Property Management: Dayle Wilcox Ph 0421 473 135 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

Sales: Sean Crimmins Ph 0411 734 814 Property Management Team: Ph 0421 473 135

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Satchwells

HASTINGS 1/97 High Street BALNARRING 14 Balnarring Village

5979 1888 5983 5509

Real Estate

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years OFFERS OVER $410,000

OPPOSITE FORESHORE & WATERS EDGE

This brand new unit is simply in a class above similar properties in the market place and presents a high OHYHO RI H[FHOOHQFH LQ LWV Ă&#x20AC;QLVK DQG VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV Including concrete slab construction, Colorbond metal roof, quality chef kitchen, including stone benchtops, mixer taps and rails to double shower, 900mm stainless-steel oven and hot plates, dishwasher, split system heating &cooling, tiled entry, meals, dining and wet areas, quality carpets to living & bedrooms, double garage with remote door, paving off dining and living areas, coastal landscaping. Currently rented at $380 per week.

If you appreciate quality, lifestyle then an inspection of this prestigious town house is a must. Comprising 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite, kitchen and family area with choice of two balconyies with views. Separate living room opens to a spacious, beautifully landscaped courtyard. Double garage with internal access, security system, intercom, split systems plus many other luxury features. Just imagine breakfast on the deck enjoying the foreshore views, or stroll along the boardwalk to High Street for a coffee.

BALNARRING BEACH

$590,000

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Not a cent to spend here with this immaculate holiday, or permanent home comprising 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;main with FES, lounge and dining zones with a sunny kitchen and a GHOLJKWIXO WLPEHU GHFN )HDWXUH SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă RRUV throughout, a modern kitchen and family bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet. Evaporative cooling , electric and wood heating all add up to very comfortable beach-side living.The established grounds include a double carport, workshop and paved drive. An easy stroll to the beach or general store with Balnarring shopping village a very short drive away.

This original homestead, built in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, is positioned on 1 acre approx. and features 4 bedrooms plus a study, hostess kitchen including dishwasher, large living and meals area with lovely high ceilings and a Coonara woodheater. Outside comprises a spacious yard with landscaped gardens and a gorgeous in ground pool for you and your family to enjoy over summer. $ P [ P ZRUNVKRS LV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D ERQXV WR house all your valuable treasures and more than enough room for the cars, boat, trailers and caravans.

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An opportunity has become available to purchase in this sought after area.This quirky, two storey, 3 bedroom home has amazing potential as a highly individual weekend getaway, charming B & B or artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio.This round house is clad in light weight Hebel Stone using style ahead of its time. Downstairs is divided into a living room, two bedrooms with built in storage with a second bathroom.A timber staircase leads up to the second level , including the kitchen and an open plan living area.

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Superbly positioned, this modern 3 bedroom unit is located walking distance to shops and public transport. Features include a separate formal lounge, stylish kitchen with quality appliances including a dishwasher, built-in robes to all bedrooms, separate bathroom and laundry plus s/system heating & cooling. Outside features a large rear yard suitable for pets, a low maintenance garden, and a lock up garage with remote. A short walk to medical centre, shops & transport makes his ideal for someone who wants convenience.

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Offers Over $380,000

$395,000 - $415,000 BITTERN

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CONTACT: Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 or Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

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This delightful home has a warming appeal and has been recently renovated throughout.The new kitchen has an electric oven and cook-top, there is a dishwasher and ample bench and cupboard space. The three bedrooms have new carpet, main bedroom also has WIR & FES, solar panels have been installed, there are two split-system heating & cooling units and the OLJKW DQG EULJKW ZKLWH ZDVKHG ODPLQDWH WLPEHU Ă RRUV JLYH WKH KRPH D ORYHO\ FRDVWDO IHHO $ bright and airy sun-room is a great place for the study nook with views of the lovely gardens. Outdoors on the 655sqm block is a decked area for entertaining, carport and workshop.

Offers over $315,000 BITTERN

GREAT ENTRY LEVEL HOME This delightful property is one for the renovator with a keen eye. Packed with potential, this fabulous home is perfectly liveable as is with 4 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main with WIR, VHSDUDWH OLYLQJ DUHDV VLQJOH EDWKURRP Ă RRUERDUGV throughout, air-conditioning and gas heating. The original kitchen has a dishwasher and upright gas cooktop. The 1011sqm (approx.) block has a double carport, and garden shed for storage. Located close to public transport this entry level property is perfect for a young SHUVRQ ORRNLQJ IRU WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU D EXLOGHU WUDGLH

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BIG, GRAND & BEAUTIFUL Fabulou home for a large family, walking distance to Bittern store and train station. 4 bedrooms include 3 with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and main bedroom with WIR & FES, kitchen with walk in pantry, Caesarstone bench tops, large 900mm oven, open plan dining, kitchen, living area, GDH & evaporative cooling, powder room, double garage with concrete driveway and parking for caravan and boats with side access for extra car parking.

$325,000 - $345,000 HASTINGS

CONTACT: Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 or Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

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6HW RQ Ă DW VTP EORFN FORVH WR WUDLQ VWDWLRQ On a large block of approx 1000sqm this country primary and secondary schools, shops and charmer is sure to pull on your heart strings. Offering medical facilities this weatherboard home retains something for both the lady and the man of the all the original characters and features. Offering 2 house, there are wrap around verandahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with EHGURRPV IRUPDO ORXQJH ZLWK ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH D FRPELQHG FRORQLDO VW\OH ZLQGRZV QHZ WLPEHU ODPLQDWH Ă RRUV kitchen & dining area, renovated bathroom, sun and 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dual-entry bathroom from room and a small bungalow. This delightful property main bedroom. There is s/system heating & cooling could be renovated into a beautiful family home. So and the timber kitchen offers an upright s/steel buy today and live in, subdivide or invest. electric oven & dishwasher.

$500,000 - $550,000 HASTINGS

Offers over $285,000 HASTINGS

$390,000

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NEW LISTING

31 HODGINS ROAD- INSPECT SAT 11.30-12.00PM

PERFECT STARTER IN OLD TYABB

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This solid brick home is neat and tidy throughout and is DYDLODEOH IRU VDOH IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH LQ QHDUO\ \HDUV ,Q a great location, this property offers 3 bedrooms with robes, main with walk in robe, two living areas, single bathroom, gas heating and split system cooling. The 620sqm approx block has a single garage under the roof line with rear access to the backyard which has neat and tidy gardens. This home has been well cared for over years and is in fantastic condition.

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Great investment opposite the Hastings Primary school and walking distance to shops, church, foreshore and medical facilities. This ripper 3BR property, ideal for a retired person, young family or investor, has had a recent upgrade, including a fresh coat of paint, new tap ware installed to kitchen and new window furnishings. All bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, there is a spacious lounge with JDV ZDOO IXUQDFH [ DLU FRQGLWLRQHUV DQG WLPEHU Ă RRUV Outside is a single carport and small garden shed. This is GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ JUHDW YDOXH IRU PRQH\

This immaculate property in Old Tyabb has no adjacent properties and is pristine both inside and out. On a 878sqm block, the home has 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;main bedroom with FES & WIR, kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook-top and electric oven, and from the adjoining dining area you look out to the decked entertainment area. The spacious living area features heating and cooling, and there is ducted heating throughout.

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Tyabb 59 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neills Road Unsurpassed Elegance Finely Set on 50 Acres (approx) Setting the tone for luxury on the Mornington Peninsula, this beautiful top end designed ManiĂ¨re brick abode features stunning views across its botanically set landscape into greater Tyabb. This home has a free flowing and articulate setting that gives you a rewarding comfort that is unparalleled. Circa 1998, there are three bedrooms, a study, 10 foot ceilings and period ceiling roses and a formal lounge area which wraps around with an associated dining space for private and formal gatherings. A spacious open-plan kitchen boasts quality Miele appliances, there is an adjoining family room, and a rumpus or billiards room lifts the occasion with a professional wet bar for entertainment. Also featuring a three car lock up remote garage, hydronic heating, home theatre, DVR security system, full intercom, two jet master fireplaces, two oversized machinery sheds ideal for the true worker or business person, and a care takers cottage to capitalise on insurmountable opportunity!

Price Contact agent View luxurypropertyselection.com Chris Graf 0413 507 573 E chris.graf@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings

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Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Hastings 1-4/30 Skinner Street

Harcourts SINCE 1888

Affordable Waterfront – Amazing Investment Comprising of 4 new prestigious townhouses opposite the Hastings Marina, each with a magnificent, modern design enhanced by stunning light filled spaces and luxury features throughout. The chic architectural style delivers a masterful floor plan with superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas that open out to breathtaking alfresco decks and three bedrooms including main with ensuite. The front property overlooks the parkland and the nearby Marina and is simply spectacular! Stone benchtops, ducted heating, quality timber flooring, security systems, stainless-steel appliances and double glazing – complying with the 6-star energy rating – on all windows are just some of the premium inclusions. The premium location, close to shops, transport, restaurants, parkland and sporting facilities, invites a fabulous lifestyle with sophisticated easy living. Walk to High Street or the nearby marina in a moment. A 3 month maintenance period will be given upon completion as to ensure you are completely satisfied with the finish. For Sale View Open

Starting from negotiable over $570,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5679 By Appointment

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Pearcedale 62 Pearcedale Road

Dual Living In The Perfect Location The stage is set for family harmony with this appealing 4 bedroom home. A bumper sized block with a second dwelling combine to offer exceptional value for money in this peaceful pocket of Pearcedale. Located within walking distance to shops, primary school and transport, the home extends over two stories with a bright open plan living to the outdoor decked entertaining zone. The modern kitchen is at the heart of a generous family living and everyday dining zone that has a fire place. The master bedroom features WIR & ensuite with separate shower and free standing bath, 3 further bedrooms all have BIRs, a dedicated study close to the laundry, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, split system heating/cooling upstairs, electric heating/cooling is also available throughout the home. Out the back features a second dwelling which comprises, 1 bedroom with a WIR, one bathroom, open plan fully functioning kitchen/living, split system heating/cooling and is ideally suited for housing family or even prospective tenants. A large yard with maintained gardens offers a free standing double lock up garage, veggie patch, smaller garden shed at the rear and plenty of room for the kids to play. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on securing your home in the sought after area of Pearcedale today. AUCTION Saturday 20th December at 12.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5769 Open Saturday 11.30-12.00pm Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E jason.stirling@harcourts.com.au Carla McGovern 0407 271 482 E carla.mcgovern@harcourts.com.au

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113 High Street Hastings 9 NEW APARTMENTS FOR SALE

LUXURY CBD LIVING Undercover parking Luxury CBD living Pay on completion Turn-key inclusions Two bedrooms

FROM $274,950

Vinyl wrap kitchen Stone bench tops Stainless steel appliances Fully landscaped Stamp duty svaings

CONTACT SELLING AGENTS

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LISA ROBERTS 0488 910 368

Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

Langwarrin 26 Romina Drive

Stylish & Chic! This brand new dwelling is sure to impress all who inspect. With open plan living over 2 levels, low maintenance and loads of natural light makes this gem well suited to all families, professional couples, investors and anyone after that stylish home in a sought after location. Comprising: 3 bedrooms with ensuite off master, study/4th bedroom, upstairs sitting room, open plan kitchen, meals and lounge, double lock up garage and a low maintenance outdoor area. Close to Langwarrin Plaza, Western Port Hwy, parkland, recreational reserves, local schools and easy Peninsula and city access.

For Sale Negotiable over $360,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5785 Open By Appointment Tim Ripper 0434 513 640

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BUY OFF THE PLAN

Hastings 27 Georgia Way Family living in the popular Kings Creek Estate - Soon to be constructed home - Save on Stamp duty Set close to Hastings village, parklands, transport and schools this impressive new three bedroom, two bathroom home is a property you will not want to miss. This soon to be built home is high on family comforts including large master with walk in robe and ensuite, all other rooms with built in robes and two separate living zones. A well-appointed open plan kitchen and dining with quality stainless steel appliances and large island bench. Additional features include ducted heating, remote double garage with remote door with internal and external access. Currently off the plan you can choose colours of paints, carpets and tiles from the builders range. Note: The main photo is of a similar home constructed by the same builder

For Sale Negotiable over $360,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5788 Open By Appointment Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

CLIENTS FOR LIFE

OUR FOCUS IS YOU.

For your free market appraisal please call Harcourts Real Estate on 5970 7333

At Harcourts we are committed to creating clients for life. Wherever you are on your journey, we focus on providing you with a simply exceptional experience. Everything we do and every action we take, you are at the centre of our business. You are our reason.

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

FOR LEASE

Hastings 12/10 Kingfisher Court

Hastings 85 Marine Parade

Light and bright new near unit in quiet complex

Great Views

2BR unit with open plan living, modern kitchen with gas stove top and electric under bench oven & s/steel appliances. Main bedroom with WIR and dual-entry bathroom including separate bath and shower. Gas heating, split system air-conditrioning and a single garage. All this in a nice quiet pocket of Hastings.

Comprising 4 bedrooms or 3 plus a study, this excellent home has kitchen with brand new appliances including dishwasher, main bedroom with dual-entry bathroom with separate bath, shower and laundry facilities, multiple living zones with heating and cooling and a separate dining area. Shared driveway leading to single carport.

For Lease $275 per week Inspect Saturday 10.50-11.00am

For Lease $430 per week Inspect Thursday 5.15-5.30pm

Hastings Office 5970 7333

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FOR LEASE

Hastings 2 Pelican Place

Hastings 10 Considine Way

Near new spacious family home in blue chip location

Brand New

Beautiful family home with 4BR’s – main features WIR & FES, open-plan kitchen has gas stove top, under bench electric oven, dishwasher and ample cupboard space. Living and dining area opens to paved outdoor area, main bathroom with separate bath and shower plus a separate laundry. This is a real beauty!

Wonderful 4BR home with an open-plan layout offering two separate living zones, main bedroom with WIR & FES, family bathroom with separate bath and shower, large kitchen boasting s/steel appliances plus an island bench overlooking the dining & iving area. Other features include ducted heating, air-con, tiled floors and double garage.

For Lease $380 per week Inspect Saturday 10.30-10.45am

For Lease $370 per week Inspect Saturday 9.55-10.05am

Hastings Office 5970 7333

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Jade Loizzo PROPERTY MANAGER 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

When it comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to ensure we place the best tenants into your number one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us. Contact Jess or Jade for any property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion.

Jess Rollins RENTAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER 0433 215 257

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Hastings 31 Martin Street Family Home

For Lease $320 per week

Three Bedroom family home, on a large corner block, fully fenced backyard, new floor boards, spacious lounge with adjoining large kitchen, gas cooking, gas heating and lock up garage. Available now

Hastings 36 Matthew Circuit Spacious, Position And Very Appealing A great family property on a corner lot with great street appeal. The home offers generous living spaces and four large bedrooms all with double robes. The main bedroom has a well designed walk through robe & FES, and is zoned away from the other bedrooms. There are three living areas and a practical kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The garden wraps around the the back of the house and side access allows plenty of width for a boat or caravan. Positioned in a popular area of Hastings that is close to the main shopping centre, schools and transport. This will be a popular buy so do not delay.

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Cheryl Wilkins 0434 743 236 rentals.hastings@raywhite.com

Crib Point 5 Newlands Street Country Living on a Spacious Block

David Nelli 0434 744 944 david.nelli@raywhite.com

For Lease $350 per week

3BR home with new carpet throughout and freshly painted. Kitchen with oven and gas cooktop, Coonara woodheater & s/system air con, decks at the front & rear and in the backyard is a shed with power. Fully fenced 1100sqm block. Outside pets are welcome, rent inclues lawn mowing. Available Mid-December Cheryl Wilkins 0434 743 236 rentals.hastings@raywhite.com

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Hastings OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd & will RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, 5th OF JANUARY 2015. WE WOULD LIKE TO wish you & YOUR Family A very MERRY CHRISTMAS & A Happy & SAFE NEW YEAR! Ray White Hastings would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who donated a gift to our Wishing Tree and again, to the Western Port Mens Shed for donating their time and skill to make our special tree. It was a great success! For any enquires during the Christmas & New Year Period, please contact Elizabeth Wall on 0417 528 042 or Leonie Worrall on 0420 979 956.

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Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, SOMERVILLE 5978 0044

WISHING A FABULOUS HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL OUR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS

OCEAN VIEWS - EXCLUSIVE ACREAGE

1025 Elephant Pass Road, Gray

• Beautifully built three bedroom home • Magnificent views of the ocean & beach as well as the surrounding countryside & forest • 10 mins to East Coast beaches & St Marys Township • Good size bedrooms (main with ocean views) • Beautiful kitchen/ dining with myrtle & jarrah features • Large lounge room with fabulous ocean views • Large deck overlooking ocean views • 30 acres with a mixture of good pasture & bush, including well fenced paddocks ideal for stock, horses or horticulture. • Separate gallery / cabin - Ideal for accommodation conversion (STCA) + a huge workshop & garage • Established orchard and garden • 2 x spring fed dams ensuring plenty of water

TALK TO THE EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST We just won a service award from WOMO (Word of Mouth Online) for exceptional customer service.

$760,000

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REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

With everything set out for convenience & immaculately maintained, this lifestyle property provides an exciting opportunity to acquire a beautiful & functional acreage where all the work is done and ready for the new owners to start enjoying a peaceful & private lifestyle. If you are looking for a lifestyle property, hobby farm or accommodation business, this is a must see property!!!

Contact Agent: Dane Cumming 0419 630 019 Suite 1/ 58 Scamander Avenue, Scamander TASMANIA 7215

Mornington Peninsula

Frankston South

$950,000 - $1,100,000

7 Alicudi Avenue Very entertaining!

Enviably elevated on a large block to capture bay views, this gracious Àve bedroom home is the quintessential entertainers’ delight, beautifully positioned in one of Frankston South’s most exclusive leafy pockets. Complete with a sparkling heated in ground pool and spa set among showpiece gardens, this grand two storey residence is utopia for a family that craves the luxury of space, with three generous living areas including a stunning conservatory-style alfresco room and fabulous views across this privileged neighbourhood to the sparkling waters of the bay. 5

Jarrod Carman 0423 144 102

Contact Jarrod Carman to book private inspection

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OfÀce: 176 Main Street, Mornington 3931

P: 5971 0300

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Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, SOMERVILLE 5978 0044 gabriele@realty1.net.au FRANKSTON SOUTH, 1 Mountain Avenue

Offers over $890,000

BUNDOORA, 106 Edmund Rice Parade

Offers over $1.29 million

Your Lifestyle Choice Made Easy Looking for a property to suit your big family and all your toys? There is not a cent to spend here and you could move straight in. This renovated brick property is set on a large, gently sloping 3/4 acre block and measures about 40sq. Featuring 5BR’s, 2 bathrooms and 3 large living areas, all beautifully renovated with plush new carpets, polished floor boards and modern lighting, the bathroom has new fittings and there are s/steel appliances to the kitchen. Two separate wings and common areas allow space for everyone and even could be adapted for more bedroom space if required. There is also a formal lounge, casual living zone and theatre room or rumpus. Ducted heating throughout with two air conditioning units and an open fire place, there is also a ducted vacuum system. The low maintenance gardens feature bluestone retaining walls, stunning roses and drought tolerant plants. There are two double garages, plus workshop, a single carport and further off-street parking for four more vehicles.

Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

6-star Luxury

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Offers over $319,000 WARNEET

SOMERVILLE 7/42 Eramosa Road East

This palatial home on an elevated block is designed and built to the highest of standards and guarantees uninterrupted views right across to the Dandenong Ranges. The property is close to train, tram and bus stops as well as University Hill and Bundoora Shopping Centre. This luxurious 65 sq approx. mansion offers independent living across 3 floors allowing plenty of room for even the largest of extended families. With extensive living areas and 2 stylish kitchens, both fitted with top of the range European stainless steel appliances, an impressive master bedroom has a huge WIR & FES including corner spa. There is massive storage areas on every level plus 7 more bedrooms, each with 3 to 4 BIR’s that share 5 bathrooms. The ground floor and first floor offer rumpus room, entertaining area and a huge beautiful birch timber kitchen. Other features include zoned ducted heating, evaporating cooling and 10 point central vacuum system and security alarm.

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Offers over $320,000

MORE GENUINE BUYERS WAITING Make this home your Xmas present

This beautifully renovated unit offers a massive floor plan with its own off street parking plus single garage. The property is fully fenced and very private and would suit a first home buyer, elderly couple, small family or investor. The corridor leads into a large, modern open plan lounge room, which connects with the kitchen and dining area featuring new solid timber flooring and plush carpets, fresh paint, ducted heating & air conditioning. The master bedroom offers BIR’s and a renovated en-suite. Within a short 3 minute walk to the primary school and shops, this property would make a great addition to your investment portfolio and will be snatched up quickly.

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Renovate or Sub-Divide

Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

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This studio apartment has a separate bedroom and living room. There is a small meals area adjoining the compact kitchen which has a convection oven and hot plates. The bathroom has shower over bath. Unlike other properties in the complex, this particular apartment has fantastic views and easy access to the beach. Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

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LOCH

Offers over $90,000

Nice Little Investment

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Check out this structurally sound 3BR brick veneer home on a 920 sqm approx. block. Inside you will find an open-plan lounge & dining area, 2 bathrooms and a Coonara woodheater. The functional kitchen features an electric stove with plenty of solid granite bench space. Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

Offers over $295,000 FRANKSTON

This little charmer is set on a 668m2 (approx.) block. It does need a little make over, but offers 3BR’s, a spacious living area which leads into a quaint kitchen with electrical cooking appliances and adjoins the dining area. The large backyard may lend itself to accommodating a second dwelling STCA.

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Offers over $150,000

Planning A Tree Change

You might think this is a steep hill, but just think of the views you will get from the top! Your castle will sit proudly above the highest point of picturesque Loch township. If that is too steep, there is a flat parcel of land right next to the creek below, which would make for an easier access to your new home. 30 acres in total Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

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Patrons enjoy cruise around the bay Compiled by Melissa Hodge WITH the next issue of the “Standard” we will present our readers with a large sheet almanac for 1915. Correspondents, advertisers and others will please note that as Christmas Day falls on Friday our next issue will be published on Thursday next, and we therefore remind you that all news, etc must reach this office not later than Wednesday morning’s mail. *** THE Methodist Church at Hastings held a social in the local Town Hall on Friday evening last, which was very poorly attended by the members of the Church. A programme of games and musical items was gone through and a very sumptuous supper handed round by the ladies. *** THE school committee of Hastings have shown keen practical sympathy in the severe illness which has overtaken Miss Bowell, assistant-junior teacher. A collection to help her pay her expenses during sickness was made and £17 4s was handed over to Miss Bowel’s mother to be used for the young lady’s benefit. The public of Hastings’ district expressed hearty appreciation of the committee’s action and the response was spontaneous. *** AT the meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers Association held on the 7th it was resolved on the motion of Messrs Griffith and Grant, that the Railway commissioners be asked to erect entirely new buildings at this station. The present buildings being

obsolete and unfit for use by a white man in the summer months. The show committee reported that it had decided that it would be unwise to open the show in the evening this year. *** THE Accountant of the Education Department, Mr Witton, is Treasurer of the schools’ Patriotic Fund. He speaks most enthusiastically of the splendid result already achieved by the children, parents, teachers, and officers. “The total amount received by me to date” he stated at an interview “is £8283 0s 1d — a really magnificent response.” All interested may congratulate themselves on the fine result. The statement is to the 11th inst. The final payments for 1914 are yet to come in. One thing is certain that Mr Witton will look after that odd penny as assiduously as he will the eight thousand odd pounds. Mr Tait, the director, is delighted with the nobly loyal and truly British response. *** MR James Westley, as Executor of the late Charles Wright, has forwarded to the undermentioned charities, as beneficiaries under the will of deceased the following amounts:- Half-yearly instalments - Melbourne Hospital £51 12s 4d, Alfred Hospital £48 4s 6d, Homoeopathic Hospital £19, Poor Boxes at Melbourne City Court, South Melbourne Court, Collingwood Court and Fitzroy Court £5 each, Poor of Mornington £50; Quarterly instalments— Melbourne Benevolent Asylum, Children’s Hospital, Austin Hospital, Deaf and Dumb Asylum and Blind Asylum

£45 each. *** ON Wednesday afternoon at the Frankston railway station, Mr J. Jordan was presented by his fellow employees with a handsome Baya clock. Mr Anderson, in making the presentation, congratulated Mr Jordan on his recent marriage, and expressed on behalf of the staff, the good wishes by one and all tendered to Mr Jordan. Mr Girdlestone, in supporting the presentation, expressed the pleasure it was to be associated in any recognition of Mr Jordan. His courtesy to all was proverbial, and he heartily joined in the good wishes expressed. Mr P Cowling, on behalf of the ‘loco,’ in wishing Mr and Mrs Jordan all sorts of good luck, regretted the loss of another ‘cobber’ from the fast diminishing ranks of bachelors on the job. Why they all got married he could not understand, but thought the only way to solve the problem was to go and do likewise. Mr Jordan expressed his pleasure at the good wishes tendered him, and also for the handsome gift. He was certain there was only one time the clock would keep, that in remembrance of the good wishes and he prompted the gift. *** ALTHOUGH it rained heavily on Monday evening last, it did not hinder many people from attending the production of East Lynne, by the Maurice Gerald Dramatic Company, and those who did attend were well rewarded for their pluck in facing such weather. No doubt, had it been a fine night, there

would not have been standing room. Mr Gerald is well known in the Commonwealth, not only as a fine actor, but a good manager who always has a first class company to support him. Space will not allow us to give a detailed account of the performance, but we can safely say no better company has paid Frankston a visit. On Monday evening next, December 21st, the company will return, and produce Bland Holt’s great play “When London Sleeps”. During the action of the drama, several songs will be introduced. A bumper house should reward Mr Gerald for his trouble. The company intend to play in Frankston weekly during the summer months, producing a fresh play each week. *** THE Arcadians advertise in another column that they will give a grand entertainment in the Frankston Mechanics Hall tonight (Saturday). There is also a dance to follow. *** THE special children’s services at St Paul’s Church Frankston, tomorrow (11 and 3 o’clock) should be well attended by parents and all interested in children. *** ST Paul’s Sunday school picnic will be held on Monday at Ballam Park. All are hoping for fine weather. *** AT a meeting of the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall trustees, it was decided to enlarge the building to the extent of about £500. This will remedy a long felt want, as the present accommoda-

tion is altogether insufficient. *** THERE are many Empire songs and other choruses on the programme for the children’s concert in connection with St Pauls Sunday school festival at Frankston. Included is a wonderful dream song, and another one where the fairies come. Mrs Dial has prepared the children so nothing more need be said. *** THE Westernport Bay trip which was duly arranged by the Westernport Progress Association, was very well patronised, there being about 140 who took advantage of seeing the beautiful Bay, on the favourite steamship “Genista,” under the command of Captain McLeod. On arrival of the train at Stony Point, on December 10th, the boat was awaiting, and left there about 11.30am, for Cowes, Rhyll, Newhaven, and San Remo, passing the Naval Base, which there is so much talk about. On arrival at San Remo everyone went ashore to have lunch, and to stroll round to see the places of interest, and especially the shelly back beach. The boat left again about 4 o’clock, and went over towards Corinella, and then back to Stony Point, where a special train was waiting to convey the excursionists to their different stations. The whole proceedings were enlivened by the playing of the Hastings band. There was a muster of 14 performers who discoursed sweet music during the voyage. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 December, 1914.

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HISTORY...

JOYCE BY PETER McCULLOUGH Tell us about your family, Joyce. I was born Joyce Newman on 6 February 1917 in the hospital run by Matron Hodgins in Eramosa Road, Somerville. It is now a private residence. The doctor lived next door. My parents had a small farm (30 acres) on the other side of Pearcedale but the nearest hospital was in Somerville. My father, John Newman, was an Englishman from Plymouth who had spent some time in South Australia where he met my mother. She was Helena Niemann and she came from Copperhouse, near Burra. After they married they moved to Devon Meadows and then after 12 months the property at Pearcedale became available. I had an older brother (Ted) who died when he was 6 and then two sisters (Gwen and Enid), a brother (Rex) and a third sister (Melva) was the youngest in the family. Rex died some years ago but the four girls are still alive. What type of farm did you have at Pearcedale? We had dairy cows, pigs, and poultry. A considerable part of the 30 acres was used as a market garden. Every Friday my father set off in the horse and cart selling produce from the farm. He did one run to Somerville and another run to Hastings and Tyabb. He sold vegetables, eggs, butter and cream. A lady had a little shop in Hastings where the Marina is now and he used to supply her. In 1923 my father purchased a Chev truck and gave up the local rounds. Instead he went every week with produce to the Victoria Market - all day Friday and Saturday. When I was older I would go in with him and stay with some people who lived nearby. Dad would sleep in the truck and he would be so tired that I would have to drive the truck back to Pearcedale. In the winter time I would hate the sound of the truck coming back to the farm; Dad would invariably get bogged and I would have to round up the horses to pull him out. These were draft horses; later we had a pony which I used to ride and which we used for transport to Baxter station where we caught the train to Frankston for school. What about schooling? As I mentioned, my older brother (Ted) died when he was 6; I can just

were a well established family in the Somerville area, mainly orchardists. During the summer months I used to work on orchards and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I met Bill. Bill and I had 60 acres at the bottom end of Eramosa Road. We ran about 24 dairy cows and 100 pigs. The milk was separated and collected twice a week for the butter factory in Dandenong. The skimmed milk was fed to the pigs. Later I reared capons as a sideline which gave me some spending money. Bill was only 54 when he died of cancer in 1969. I stayed on the farm for another 6 years or so but after a number of frights with intruders, my sons insisted that I move into Somerville. One son, Roy, and his wife purchased the farm, built a new house, and lived there until recently.

Above: Joyce Shepherd at home in Somerville in 2009.

remember him going to school and coming home. The Headmaster at Pearcedale had, according to my mother, pushed his head against a brick wall causing some sort of haemorage from which he never recovered. Consequently when it was my turn to start school my mother decided I would attend Somerville Primary. I boarded during the week with people named McCormack: I was dropped off on Sunday evening and usually picked up again on Friday afternoon by my father on his way back from his rounds selling produce. At the end of my first year the Headmaster at Pearcedale left and I was able to transfer back from Somerville. The school was in the same location as the present school. Our farm was about a mile from school and in the winter we walked with bare feet, putting our shoes and socks on when we arrived at school; this was considered a better option as at least our feet were dry during the day. If there was a frost we made good time in getting to school! At school the girls played rounders and basketball (as it was called then) while the boys played football. By this time I was expected to help around the farm and started helping with the milking when I was about 6 years old. While I was at primary school we

went over to Mornington for a picnic and another girl tipped me off a swing. I had a nasty fall and spent 5 days under the care of Matron Hodgins as a result. She was at the hospital for a very long time. After primary school I attended Frankston High School until I was 15. This was the old High School, opposite the railway station carpark; it was the only High School on the Peninsula and one of three (the others being Hampton and Mordialloc) between Melbourne High School and Portsea. During my first year at Frankston I again boarded with the McCormack family; they had moved from Somerville and had purchased a poultry farm near Frankston. The next year I rode a pushbike although as other members of the family joined me on the trip we moved up to a horse and jinker. These were left at the Baxter railway station until we returned in the evening. We were always pleased to get on the train as there were warmers in the carriages that we could put our feet on. And after you left school? I helped on the farm and with the younger children until I married Bill Shepherd in 1940 at the Pearcedale Methodist church. The Shepherds

Below: Former Somerville Hospital; now a private residence. Right: Baby Joyce and congregation at Pearcedale Methodist Church, 1917 and (inset) Church as it is today; a private residence.

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What about your own family, Joyce? Bill and I had four sons. The eldest (Colin) lives in Frankston and worked for the State Trustees for 40 years. He has two daughters: Katrina (who has two girls) and lives in Mornington, and Anita (one son) who lives in Dubai. After Colin we had twin boys (Rex and Roy). Rex lives in Somerville and worked on the farm. Later he worked on other farms in the district. He has two sons (Ben and Mathew), each of whom has a son. Roy did his apprenticeship with Roy Weber in Frankston fixing cars. When the business closed down Roy went out on his own in Somerville. Roy lives in Somerville and has two boys and a girl. The eldest boy (Gary) did his apprenticeship with Esso and is working in Africa at present. He has a daughter although his marriage dissolved. Brett still lives in Somerville and has a large panel beating business. He is married but has no family. His sister (Jodie) teaches at the Peninsula School and is not married. Lindsay also lives in Somerville and was a well regarded builder in the district. He was sent to Vietnam and was only there a short time when he was wounded. Lindsay lived with me while he underwent rehab: the whole process made him quite withdrawn. Eventually he went out on his own as a builder. Lindsay has two girls: Julie, who married quite recently, and Gail. Do you play a musical instrument? After I left school I used to have music lessons over in Somerville from Miss

Overton, the daughter of the local minister. Occasionally I would ride the pony, but more often the pushbike. Sometimes I would have to walk: on those occasions I would try to finish in time to catch a lift back to Pearcedale with the mailman who had to drive each day to Somerville to pick up the Pearcedale mail. I learned for about four years and passed some exams. Subsequently I played the organ at the Methodist Church in Pearcedale and later in Tyabb. My father was a lay preacher and I always went with him when he was preaching somewhere. What role has the church played in your life? My father and Mr. Overton were instrumental in the erection of the Methodist Church in Pearcedale in 1917, the year that I was born. It was closed in the 1970s and is now a private home. Dad was a very strict Methodist and I was not allowed to go to dances. He was involved with the state school and they frequently had social evenings on a Saturday night. However if a boy came and asked me to dance Dad would come and take me off the floor. I started teaching Sunday School at Pearcedale when I was 15 and later, after I was married, I would walk from our farm in Somerville to the Pearcedale church. It was only about a mile. When Pearcedale closed, I attended the Methodist Church in Somerville, then the Uniting Church in Tyabb and now Hastings. I was an elder for quite a number of years. Did you play any sport? Tennis was my thing. I started playing competition tennis when I was 9 and played until I was 65. I won the Womens Singles Championship for the Peninsula on several occasions. Did you have any other particular interests? I was very involved with the CWA when it started in Pearcedale and the group was very active during the war years. Later I was a member in Somerville. About 30 years ago I was very involved in starting the Senior Citizens in Somerville and we worked hard to get our hall. I still attend every Wednesday. Have you travelled much? I have always been a keen traveller. I suppose it started before I was married

when I was sent to Burra in South Australia and spent 3 months with my grandmother. My mother sent me because she didn’t approve of the boy I was going with; her ploy didn’t succeed because I ended up marrying him! However my big adventure was in 1973 when I went to England for six months. My sister Melva’s husband worked for Kimptons and he was being sent overseas so they asked me to join them. I got the travel bug after that and after I left the farm I obtained some work hostessing for a travel firm (PR Tours). It was mainly around Australia although I had one trip to the islands. Only a few years ago I had another trip up north with the Young At Heart group and I have just recently had a short trip along the Murray Valley with the Senior Cits. Is there any particular event that sticks in your memory? In 1944 a severe bushfire swept through the southern section of the town. It destroyed the huge Horticultural Hall in the Fruitgrowers Reserve, swept across Jones Road burned the fencing around the football ground and the tennis court pavilion. Miles of fencing and 2000 acres of grassland were burnt. Apparently over 1000 firefighters came from all over the Peninsula to combat the blaze.

corner where Ritchies is now was Croft Bros which was also a grocery, but also sold corn and chaff. On the opposite corner was Durrants corner store which also sold groceries and drapery. Opposite the primary school was the bakery (Lisdoonvarna) which is now a private residence. After the First War a row of trees was planted in Eramosa Road from the school to Frankston-Flinders Road. This memorial avenue was later cut down for road widening and no one knows what happened to the plaques. Finally, Joyce, tell us how you came to be part owner of Sage’s Cottage in Baxter Sage’s Cottage belonged to Matron Sage, a sister of Bill’s mother who died when Bill was 4 years old. She had been Matron-in-Chief of the Army Nursing Service and was very highly regarded. She was known in the army as SAM because her name was Sage Annie Maria and we all knew her as Auntie Sam. When she died in 1969 the property was left to Bill and his two sisters. Bill had died earlier in

1969 so I received his share. Matron Sage visited me frequently at the farm during Bill’s illness. The three of us owned Sage’s Cottage for about seven years but, as Bill’s two sisters lived quite some distance from Baxter, I was responsible for looking after it. Only 30 acres remained of the original holding and we ran cattle on that with tenants in the house. The original property when Uncle Tom Sage lived there ran back as far as Eramosa Road. I had to maintain the house and look after the cattle; if they got out I would have to get one of the boys to help me round them up. Although the income was split three ways, I was doing all the work; the sisters would ring up with instructions. I didn’t think it was fair. Then one day I was at the house collecting the rent and someone came in and asked if we would sell it. I was keen and the others agreed. Each of us received $43,000 from the proceeds; I invested my share and have relied on the income. The new owners were the Victorian Conservation Trust.

What was Somerville like for shopping in those days? Although the town has changed enormously in recent years I always thought it had good shopping facilities. On the west side of the railway line there were a number of shops which backed onto the line. The largest of these was Gaults which sold groceries and drapery. East of the line, on the

Above: Bill and Joyce Shepherd married in 1940. Left: Sage’s Cottage Farm.

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Why dogs are the best people By Stuart McCullough IT was bound to happen eventually. Frankly, it’s amazing that I managed to last this long without someone putting the hard word on me. It’s not as though I’ve been avoiding the subject. More that circumstances have rendered the question if not wholly impractical then, at the very least, hardly worth considering. But now that we’re moving to a house that has a yard, it’s a question that demands an answer and can no longer be avoided. Put simply: what kind of dog would I like? The answer is as simple as it is inevitable. For me, it’s not so much a matter of breed or pedigree. My priorities lie elsewhere. All I want is a dog that can say my name and help me solve mysteries as I travel around with my friends; Fred, Velma and Daphne in the Mystery Van. Surely, that’s not too much to ask? Sit, beg, fetch and rollover might be enough for some people. I want my dog to help me figure out that supposed supernatural phenomenon was, in fact, Professor Caruthers who, frankly, would have gotten away with it, were it not for us darn kids. Or I want a dog that doesn’t sleep so much in its kennel as on top of it. Who also writes novels that begin, ‘It was a dark and stormy night’ and spends afternoons attacking the Red Baron while I, Charlie Brown, mistakenly believe that my career as a footballer has been cut tragically short because Lucy pulled the ball away just as I was about to kick it rather than because of

my, frankly, enormous head. If that’s too much to ask, I can be flexible. I want a dog that can lead me either to or from danger, can ward off strangers, isn’t bothered by fireworks and, preferably, can drive a manual. In short, I want a dog that can do pretty much anything and everything. But perhaps that’s unrealistic. You might think that all this fussiness is the reason I’ve never had a

mutt to call my own as an adult. In truth, my canine-less state has been the product of circumstance – nothing more. For years, I have lived in apartments. I haven’t had a yard so it’s never been an issue. Not that I’ve been drawn to indoor pets either. I’ve never owned a cat although, for a time, I lived near someone who filled her entire living room with what appeared to be a carpeted set of gym apparatus, to

please her (many) feline flat-mates. It wasn’t for me. I guess I could have had a fish, but then there’s the filtering and the cleaning, to say nothing of the risk that I might overfeed the thing and it might outgrow the tank, the bath and then the swimming pool before I have to call the pet shop owner, Mr. Carp, who dives in and miraculously emerges with the fish, Otto, who has reverted to his normal size. Truth is, I never regarded the book ‘A Fish Out of Water’ as a light-hearted jape. It saw it more as a cautionary tale. When it came to fish, it was always, ‘Tanks, but no tanks.’ I had dogs as a kid, though. It occurs to me now that my father always insisted on giving them outrageously noble names. There was Jock the Scottish terrier, who was a barrel with legs. He died while we were away on holidays and he was staying with our grandmother. Legend has it that she gave him steak rather than dog food. He probably passed away already believing he was in heaven. There was Monte, a dog of uncertain genealogy that we collected from the pound. He won the coveted title of ‘Dog with the Wagliest Tail’ at the one and only Tyabb Primary School Pet Fair. The wag went out of him as he grew old, but for an animal that began life in such a downtrodden manner, he patrolled the yard as though he was king of the world. There’s a small monument that marks his grave that reads: Monte – born a dog, died a gentleman. Then there was Nelson.

He arrived after I left Tyabb but, as I remember it, pretty much ran the place for a time. From exuberant puppy to wise and faithful hound, he was part of the family. Maybe I’m reluctant to get a dog of my own because it’s hard to imagine one that could be as great as Jock, Monte or Nelson. When it comes to canines, we’ve been lucky. But that’s exactly the point. There’s little to be gained through being stuck in the past. Sometimes you’ve got to move on and seize the future. Of course we’ll get a dog. In fact, maybe we’ll get two so they can keep each other company. In fact, we’ll probably give them names that make it clear they’re a team. ‘Laverne’ and ‘Shirley’ if they’re both girls. Or ‘Salt n Pepa’ for something more contemporary. ‘The Captain’ and ‘Tennille’ if we get one of each. And if they’re both boys? It’s obvious. Should our dogs both be male, I shall name them ‘DJ Jazzy Jeff’ and ‘The Fresh Prince’. Granted, it’s hard to yell, ‘DJ Jazzy Jeff – stop sniffing that Pomeranian!’ with a mouthful of marbles, but you’ve got to try. I’m ready. Although I’m still not completely sure what kind of dog to wish for, it’s almost beside the point. That’s one mystery that will, I suspect, solve itself. So long as it’s loyal and happy and makes our house feel more like a home, it doesn’t matter. Dogs are strange; they’re one of the few creatures that remind us what it truly is to be human. I can’t wait. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Phillips cleans up Rye PROVINCIAL By IT Gully LONG Island finished the year with an outright win against Rye in MPCA Provincial cricket. After the completion of day one, Long Island was just 75 runs short of first innings victory after bowling Rye out for 137. The Islanders got to work on Saturday, quickly racing to 6/189 before declaring their innings. Aaron Paxton top scored for the Islanders with 75, while Brad Denny scored 44 in his return game for the club. Skipper Simon Dignan was also at his best, scoring a quick-fire 42. Leigh Lambert was the best of the Rye bowlers, claiming 3/50 from 16 overs. The Demons’ second innings was just as poor as its first, bowled out

for 129. Scott Phillips picked up five wickets, giving him 13 for the match. Greg Lamb also claimed three scalps. Aaron Fiddes top scored for Rye in the second innings with 30 runs, while Tommy Barrand opened with 25. The Islanders made extremely hard work of getting the 77 runs required for victory. The pressure was on. They had just 10 overs to score the runs. Both openers went quickly and the Islanders were 2/4. When Aaron Paxton went, they were 3/16. Enter the champ Scott Phillips. As if taking 13 wickets wasn’t enough, he then scored 52 runs to guide his side to 8/84 and outright victory. When he was run out, his team need just three runs for victory. Langwarrin kept itself well and truly in the finals hunt with an impressive win over Baxter.

Resuming at 0/2 after bowling Baxter out for 144 on day one, the Kangas cruised to victory, eventually finishing on 6/199. Andy Johnson was at his finest again, dragging his side over the line with 76. Coach Mark Cooper continued his fine start to the season with 42 and Danny Weare was back and unbeaten on 29 at the end of the day’s play. At the conclusion of day one, Crib Point looked no chance of beating Mt Eliza. The Magpies were bowled out for 129 and despite having the Mounties 1/9 overnight, winning was a long shot. It’s a funny game, cricket. Brad Davidson (6/29) brought his brilliance to the table and together with the master Luke Herrington (2/32), took the Mounties to the cleaners.

Mt Eliza was bowled out for 103, ending their season. The Mounties have just one win from six matches, along with Pines, Moorooduc and Rye, while Heatherhill is still without a win. Heatherhill avoided an outright loss against Sorrento. The Hills were bowled out for 136 on the first day of the match and Sorrento made 6/209 in 51 overs. Nick Jewell was the best of the batsmen with 81, while Liam O’Connor scored 37 and Anthony Blackwell 34. In their second innings, the Hills were 2/0, before Matthew Bishop pulled things into line with a top score of 23. The Hills survived the last 41 overs of the day and finished at 8/63. AJ King picked up 3/14 from 15 overs for the Sorras.

Mornington cruised to victory against Pines, easily defending its 159. Pines was bowled out for just 98. Jake Prosser and Jarrod Coad were the only batsmen to offer any resistance, scoring 32 and 31 respectively. Glenn Wood was the pick of the Doggies bowlers with 4/23, while Michael Heib took 4/24. Peninsula Old Boys recorded an easy win over Moorooduc. The Old Boys had already won at the conclusion of day one after bowling the Ducs out for 157 before ending themselves at 2/163. The Old Boys declared at 8/261 before going for the outright. Dylan O’Malley top scored with 72 while Matt Hyden hit 63 and Wade Pelzer 32. Moorooduc was 3/123 at stumps.

Baden Powell put on brave effort against Seaford DISTRICT By IT Gully THERE were three matches that went into a second day and three one day games in MPCA District cricket on Saturday. It was a great day for Baden Powell, picking up a rare win against Seaford. Seaford scored just 168 in its 80 overs last week. It appeared to be enough against a brittle Braves line up. However, the home side was solid throughout its innings, winning with four overs to spare. Sean Wilson provided the backbone of the innings, scoring 51, while skipper Rhys Elmi was a great support, scoring 27. Together they took the score from 1/4 to 1/84. However, three quick wickets saw the score quickly slump to 5/89. Tom Kellerman though came to the crease and ensured his team got over the line with a fine innings of 60. Faisal Payenda was the best of the Seaford bowlers with 2/62. Carrum rightfully got the job done against Main Ridge. It was a runfest on day one of the match with the Ridge scoring 227 before Carrum scored 3/112 at the conclusion of the day. The Lions were superb on day two, finishing on 290. Dean Polson top scored with 76 and Dale O’Neil scored 56. Brad Rossborough was the pick of the Main Ridge bowlers with 4/40, while Scott Millar added 4/137 to his unbeaten 40 with the bat. Red Hill scored an easy victory over Hastings. The Blues batted first and made 6/128 in its 40 overs. Aaron Vinson top scored with 24, while Luke Hewitt hit 22 and Timmy Birch 21. Ross Corfield was the best of the Red Hill bowlers with 3/18 off 10 overs. In reply, Red Hill got the runs in the last over of the day. Nick Shaw set up the win with 60 opening the batting, while Simon Dart scored 37. Somerville and Seaford Tigers went toe to toe in a run shoot out. It was the Eagles who came out on top. The Tigers batted first and made 6/224 in their 40 overs. Ash Mills got his side off to a good start with 55, while David James and Matty Meagher enjoyed a 140 run partnership, scoring 76 and 62 respectively. It looked enough. However, Somerville’s batting line up runs deep. Leigh Lowry top scored with 45 while six batsmen scored 20 runs or more. The Eagles got the runs with an over to spare. Delacombe Park recorded a monster win against Flinders. The Parkers batted first at BA Cairns Reserve and whacked 5/296. Chris Brittain scored 104 and Nick Christides 70. In reply, the Sharks could only manage 7/181, Tim Clarke superb with an unbeaten 124.

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Rare win: Baden Powell batted themselves to victory against Seaford. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Bradley winds back clock SUB-DISTRICT

Shoot-out: It was a batting test between Somerville and Seaford Tigers, with the Eagles coming out on top. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully THREE of the five matches played in Sub District cricket on Saturday were one day games. Only Dromana versus Rosebud and Tyabb versus Frankston YCW were played over two days after rain effected many games last weekend. There was no sign of rain on Saturday. In fact it was a sensational day for cricket and in particular, the Tyabb versus Frankston YCW clash where the stage was set for the evergreen Paul Bradley. Remembering of course that Bradley claimed 6/64 on the first day of the match. With his side up against the ropes against the Yabbies, Bradley wound back the clock and almost single handedly dragged his side over the line. Chasing 169 for victory, YCW were 4/30 at the beginning of the day. Bradley took control of the match and made 96; enough to see the Stonecats score 208 and claim victory. Nathan Hudgson was the best of the Yabbies’ bowlers with 3/20. Skye recorded a comfortable victory against Ballam Park, thanks largely to a couple of debutants. After playing the first five matches of the season in the seconds, Aheilan Wijeyamanoharan and Ryan

Pathmanathan took their place in the First XI and had an immediate impact. Wijeyamanoharan took 4/7 off six overs and Pathmanathan claimed 3/20 off eight overs to guide Skye home. Skye batted first and scored 9/156, Paul Fillipone top scoring with 36. Ryan O’Connor picked-up 5/31 from 10 overs for the Knights. In reply, the Knights were bowled out for 101. David Roach top scored with 42 and O’Connor opened with 29. Rosebud fell agonisingly one wicket short of an outright win against Dromana. Dromana was bowled out for 65 in their first innings and Rosebud resumed at 0/8. They declared at 6/143 before sending the Hoppers back in. Dromana batted out the rest of the day and finished on 9/73. Pearcedale and Tootgarook played out an exciting game of one day cricket, the Dales coming out of top. The Dales batted first and made 7/209. Brad Trotter top scored with 81 and Max Blackburn blasted 64. In reply, the Frogs got close with 199, falling 10 runs short. In the final game Carrum Downs (6/179) upset Balnarring (155), winning by 24 runs. Mark Snelling was the star again for the Cougars with 68. Ben King was the best of the Saints’ batsmen with 64.

Frankston High shines at Champs THE day after Tasmanian athletics sensation Jack Hale took the coveted 100m – 200m sprint double, Frankston High School boy’s athletics team lined up against him in the Australian All Schools Knockout Championships in Adelaide. And they came away smiling after winning a bronze medal. To make their efforts even more impressive, Frankston High was only one of a few state schools to qualify for the Australian championships against the powerful private school system, and the only one to medal. The intermediate boys’ team placed

third overall to Ipswich Grammar and Barker College. The junior boys’ team - which also qualified for the national team’s event among a slew of private schools - placed a respectable fifth. Top individual Frankston performances were Michael Cann winning the long jump, Lewis Bailey the 100m hurdles and Brad Butler taking out both the javelin and shot put. The Frankston team thanks its sponsor, Melbourne Truck Centre, for making the trip possible.

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party claims. We aim to limit the stress for you by offering a recovery service for not at fault claims so we can repair your vehicle and get it back on the road for you as soon as possible. We will provide you with a quote for the work required to repair the damage to your vehicle and will give you an approximate date for completion so you are not inconvenienced. We are able to provide repairs for most insurance companies, this

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Motoring

Holden VF Commodore is an ‘Australia’s Best Cars’ winner…again THE acclaimed VF Commodore has another trophy to add to its cabinet. For the second year running, VF Commodore SV6 has won the well-respected, Australia’s Best Cars award for ‘Best Large Car Under $70,000’. Australia’s Best Cars judges praised its exceptional value for money, award winning in-car infotainment system and its engaging performance. Particular credit was also directed at the Commodore’s responsive ride and handling which was developed and tuned at Holden’s Lang Lang Proving Ground in Australia. The Commodore SV6 also distinguished itself from its rivals through its superior fuel economy and cost of ownership. The SV6’s frugal, yet powerful V6 engine can deliver fuel economy of just 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres, and Holden’s attractive Capped Price Servicing and Warranty offers remain some of the best in the industry. Holden’s Executive Director - Corporate Affairs, George Svigos said that for VF Commodore to win the award for a second year running reflected its exciting performance and excellent value for money. “The VF Commodore is the most advanced car ever built in Australia,” Mr Svigos said. “The SV6 is a great looking car and it offers exhilarating power in the form of our 3.6 litre V6 engine and well-connected in-car technology with MyLink. It is also one of the safest cars around, boasting a maximum 5-star ANCAP rating and ISOFIX child seat anchorage system.” Australia’s Best Cars awards bring together experienced vehicle test judges from state motoring clubs across Australia to decide the final award winners. After extensive testing, judges award points based on 18 criteria including vehicle handling, cost and environmental performance. This is the second year the VF Commodore SV6 has won the award after being described last year as the “best car ever made in Australia”, when it defeated the Peugeot 508 and the Toyota Aurion. This year it defeated the Hyundai Genesis and Skoda Superb.

Biggest award for little car “The Mirage is the only finalist that comes with a five star ANCAP safety rating with electronic stability control and six airbags including head protection as standard.” Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Mutsuhiro Oshikiri said the Mirage offers an unbeatable mix of style, value and safety. “Mirage has been a great success story for Mitsubishi – its combination of great features, good looks, fuel efficiency, strong safety credentials and low running costs. “We are very proud to receive this award in recognition of the overall package the Mirage presents to value-conscious buyers.” Australia’s Best Cars is an independent and comprehensive new vehicle testing and awards program, incorporating the expertise of the Australian Motoring Clubs.

MITSUBISHI’S Mirage hatch ES has been named the ‘Best Micro Car’ in the 2014 Australia’s Best Car awards. The awards represent the best of the best for value for money, design and function and on-road performance of new vehicles. To win, vehicles must have the best overall score in each criteria as evaluated by the expert judges. Over 220 cars were evaluated in this year’s awards with the Mirage hatch finishing streets ahead of its competition in the new ‘Micro Car’ category. Australia’s Best Cars judging panel agreed that the Mirage hatch was a stand out in this category. “The micro vehicle class, introduced to Australia’s Best Cars for the first time this year reflects the unerring demand for budget priced entry level cars.

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*To redeem this offer, book your service online at www.wignallford.com.au, or on 03 5902 6074, or bring this ad in when you drop your car off and mention this Christmas special when booking over the phone or in the special comments section on the online booking form. Offers end 31/12/14. LMCT11035

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See mitsubishi-motors.com.au for further information. Available at Mornington Mitsubishi. While stocks last. Mitsubishi Motors Australia reserves the right to extend or modify these offers. Offers available on new vehicles purchased & delivered between 1 and 30 November 2014. Excludes Govt. & Rental Fleet buyers. Business & Fleet sales by special arrangement. 1. Recommended Drive Away selling price, including 12 months registration, CTP insurance, Stamp Duty & Dealer Delivery. See participating dealers for full terms and conditions. DIAMOND ADVANTAGE: † 14.5MY Triton - 5 year or 130,000km New Vehicle Warranty (whichever comes first). 5 year or 100,000km New Vehicle Warranty (whichever comes first). Service conditions apply. *4 years or 60,000km Capped Price Servicing (whichever occurs first). Covers all items specified under the standard “Maintenance for normal operating conditions” scheduled detailed in the service and warranty booklet. Additional service/repair items (if required) are at additional cost. ^1 year Roadside Assist (Service conditions apply). For purchases of new Mitsubishi vehicles, your initial 12 month roadside assist will be extended for a period of 12 months from the date of the most recent eligible Capped Price Service for that vehicle performed at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer. Roadside assist, if extended in accordance with these items, is available for a maximum of up to 5 years. Conditions apply. Offer subject to change without notice. Excludes Government, Rental and National Fleet customers.

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