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Simple question has deeper meaning A CONVERSATION can change a life. That’s the message behind Western Port Secondary College’s R U OK? Day held last week. Year 10 student leaders continued their leadership development through the organisation and the running of the R U OK? Day. This included mental health promotion activities and events to raise awareness of mental health and the wellbeing of colleagues. The national day of action held annually aims to encourage and empower everyone to regularly and meaningfully ask those who could be struggling: “Are you OK?” Principal Michael Devine said the college’s student leaders were promoting the message of positive mental health and informing young people, staff and the broader school community how to seek help and access support services. Activities organised by student leaders included a lunchtime music concert by the college band, sausage sizzle, photo booth, four-square competitions, and peer education sessions on positive mental health. There were also explanations to students and staff regarding the purpose the day, a staff morning tea and displays of mental health service support and R U OK? Day posters. “Western Port Secondary College has been committed to celebrating R U OK? Day over several years,” Mr Devine said. “Mental health awareness is a key aspect of our educational philosophy.”

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AGL’s environment pitch to state Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au STATE planning minister Richard Wynne is expected to decide before the end of the month on the need for power company AGL to undertake full environmental studies into the effects of a floating gas terminal at Crib Point.

AGL and APA Transmission - which, if approved, will build a gas pipeline from Crib Point to Pakenham - submitted details of their proposals to Mr Wynne last Tuesday (11 September). Later that night Mornington Peninsula Shire called for “a state government-run transparent consultation process [into the importation of gas]

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that includes examining environmental effects and problems associated with the proposed 60 kilometre pipeline through agricultural land”. The motion by Cr David Gill adopted unanimously by council, said the shire “shares community concerns” about the AGL’s gas import plan. State Liberal MP for Hastings Neale

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Expo offers help to those in need A FREE community expo during Anti-Poverty Week (14-20 October) offers “support and hope to anyone experiencing hardship”. The expo will raise awareness and address issues around housing affordability and homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Housing Network is holding several activities during the week and is encouraging community groups and service organisations to help highlight the issues surrounding poverty and hardship. The expo will enable those on low incomes and Centrelink payments to learn more about services that can easily and affordably be accessed. It will offer giveaways, information and low cost products, including food, dental health checks, haircuts, housing services, legal services, eye testing, pet care, podiatry checks, rent-in-arrears and advance information, youth services, entertainment and social activities and volunteering opportunities. The expo will be attended by representatives from such service providers Salvocare Eastern, Peninsula Health and Bolton Clarke, as well as volunteer organisations. The mayor Cr Bryan Payne said everyone was welcome to attend whether it was to join campaigns for a better housing system, receive support or offer services to those in need. “We know that at any given time, members of our community may be struggling to pay their rent or find an affordable home,” he said.

“Council has an important role in managing the demand for housing and population growth on the peninsula and to provide assistance to those most vulnerable in a way that recognises our special values. “This action on the ground is a crucial element of supporting our community and complements the strategic work of council, such as the Housing and Settlement Strategy.” The strategy was adopted in December 2017 and outlines council’s direction for housing and population growth over the next 15 years. A key element is to support proposals by the state government to provide more social housing and address housing affordability issues. The shire’s Triple A Housing Committee chair Cr Simon Brooks said the expo would offer an array of health and wellbeing goods and services for those who might not normally be able to afford them. “We are the voice of the peninsula and are determined to improve social and affordable housing options while continuing to offer support to those in need in our community,” he said. The shire recently joined forces with service providers to deliver Youth2, a campaign addressing youth homelessness and advocating for crisis accommodation in Rosebud and Frankston. The Fair Deal Housing and Wellbeing Expo is at Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 11am-2pm, Wednesday 17 October. Details: mornpen. vic.gov.au/housing

Biking ‘hot spot’: Red Hill mountain bike riders in last year’s Gravity Enduro event. Pictures: Supplied

Anxious wait for pick a project cash FIFTY-SIX active and engaged groups on the Mornington Peninsula are waiting anxiously to see the results of the Pick My Project “competition” being run by the state government. The Victorian-first community grants program is offering at least $1 million to clubs, groups and associations as well as a range of independent bright ideas from people working for their communities. They are all vying with one another to win public online support – or votes – for projects ranging from lighting at football ovals, paths for the disabled, club extensions to music afternoons, yoga and suicide prevention. Voting closed yesterday (Monday 17 September) with results to be announced later this month. Mornington Peninsula’s largest mountain bike club, the Red Hill Riders, are seeking money through Pick My Project to build a trail network that will take riders from the top of Arthurs Seat to the bottom at

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Shackleton now on show THE Escape from Antarctica exhibition being shown by the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society focuses on the life and work of British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, right, whose expedition to Antarctica turned out to be one of the greatest survival stories of all time. More than 100 years ago, Shackleton set out on a bold plan to cross the frozen continent from coast to coast via the South Pole. His quest was steeped in the grand traditions of the British Empire and the glories that would come to the first to achieve the epic feat. With his ship trapped in the ice and crushed, Shackleton’s party drifted on ice floes and sailed an open boat hundreds of kilometres over Antarctic waters to reach safety. His skill and courage in leading his men against impossible odds have led him to become a role model for leadership courses at institutions around the world. Visitors to the exhibition, being put on with the help of the Australian National Maritime Museum, will view a collection of first-hand accounts and dramatic images taken by Australian photographer Frank Hurley. The venue is the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society museum, corner of Ma-

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Nature ‘heightens senses’ of Red Hill artist area that holds great emotional significance to my development as both an artist and as a person.” Riddle said she had recently been involved as a mentor for the green wedge art prize that was run through Mornington Peninsula Shire. “I’m a keen advocate for sharing our peninsula’s hinterland and the environmental importance of maintaining our green wedge from damaging developments,” she said. “I hope my work can help highlight the importance of our natural surroundings.” The artist moved to the Mornington Peninsula after the death of her sister, Andrea, hoping to fulfil her creative aspirations and find comfort. “I needed to be among the trees and I needed to fulfil my longing to paint,” she said. “Never had I ever felt such certainty. I feel that this was a direct result of Andrea’s loving encouragement before she died. “This experience gave me a new way of seeing the land, a deeper connection and gratitude that helped heal and fulfil my spiritual self.” Hadley’s Art Prize curator Dr Amy Jackett said she was pleased with the high number of visitors to the exhibition. Although different artworks resonated with each person, Riddle’s piece won with an overwhelming number of votes. “Verdant Garden was a standout for viewers of all ages and was, interestingly, the artwork most admired by visiting school groups,” Dr Jackett said.

RED Hill artist Jennifer Riddle has been voted by exhibition visitors as the winner of the Mercury People’s Choice Award in the 2018 Hadley’s Art Prize, with her depiction of a Red Hill garden cloaked in mist. The $5000 prize was a welcome surprise to Riddle, who visited the exhibition during its opening in July when local artist Neil Haddon took out the $100,000 landscape prize with his War of the Worlds inspired artwork. The Hadley is considered to be the world’s richest landscape art prize. Riddle, who was also the recipient of the People’s Choice Award for the Glover Art Prize last year, said she has long been drawn to the Tasmanian landscape. “In recent years, my inspiration has been shared between the pastoral surroundings of my home [at Red Hill] and the evocative wilderness of the Tasmania’s remote southwest,” she said. “I have no doubt that this award will be reinvested back into Tasmania’s economy as I plan further exploration across the beautiful state.” Riddle said her motivation to paint came from nature’s ability to heighten the senses. “When painting Verdant Garden the damp air was infused with the scent of the wooded forest ... but I could no longer see its familiar form,” she said. “Where towering eucalypts usually shadowed the land, a wall of white hung silently in the air, swallowing the landscape I knew so well. “The landscape depicted is a local neighbouring paddock in Red Hill, an

Longing to paint: Artist Jennifer Riddle in her studio. Picture: Katherine Jamison and, inset, after receiving the Mercury People’s Choice Award for her work Verdant Garden. Picture: Jessica King

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PUPILS at St Brendan’s Primary School have learned first-hand about gratitude and kindness, empathy and generosity, while donating goods to support drought-stricken farmers. Their humanities lesson followed a call by teacher Cally McNulty for donations to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners Toiletries for Farmers appeal. The Somerville school’s student representative council (SRC) and community rallied and donated shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, razors, shave cream, hand creams, moisturiser, cotton buds, bandages, antiseptic cream and tissues. The collection grew steadily over a week and a half.

“It is a perfect example of how a community can come together to take positive action to support others,” principal Sue Carr said. “The positive response provided a clear example of parents teaching their children about the character strengths of gratitude and kindness. They were teaching their children to stand in the shoes of others and to respond with empathy and generosity.” Stephen Taylor

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Libs catch ‘boaties’ vote with first cast CAMPAIGNING for the 24 November state election is already underway, although just one of the major parties seems to have acknowledged the existence off the Mornington Peninsula. With the peninsula’s three state seats - Nepean, Mornington and Hastings - solidly held by the Liberals, Labor could be seen as already accepting there will be no change. The Premier Daniel Andrews and even newly-anointed Prime Minister Scott Morrison have been active in neighbouring marginal Frankston, but neither has seen fit to wander any further south. Frankston is held for Labor with a slim majority by Paul Edbrooke. He is being opposed for the Liberals by policeman, Mick Lamb. Greens convener for the peninsula Kelvin Stingel said Paul Saunders will stand in Nepean, David Sinclair in Mornington and Nathan Lesslie in Hastings. Mr Saunders will oppose Russell Joseph, who is hoping to gain the job of his boss, current long serving Liberal MP Martin Dixon. The Liberals publicity machine is as is done by all parties - churning out news releases that differ only in the name of the candidate (or sitting MP). One of the latest lures to gain votes was aimed fairly and squarely at “local boaties and recreational fishers in (whatever electorate is being lobbied)”. The news release details plans by

a Liberal Nationals government to “create a Blue Infrastructure Fund to provide first-class infrastructure and services for recreational water users like more boat ramps, jetties, navigational lighting as well as onshore facilities such as bigger car parks and cleaning tables”. The release issued by Mornington MP David Morris differs only to that of his Liberal colleague in Hastings, Neale Burgess, by mentioning Port Phillip and not Western Port. A near-identical release was put out by Liberal leader Matthew Guy. The opposition parties say they will spend more of the revenue collected by government from boating users than is spent by the Andrews Labor government. “The Blue Infrastructure Fund will invest in infrastructure like more boat ramps, jetties, navigational lighting and onshore facilities that improves access, enjoyment and protection to Victoria’s waterways,” the MPs announce in unison. And their lure seems to have worked already with VRFish, with the self-described “peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers” predicting the Blue Fund would “revolutionise the state’s failing boating infrastructure”. A statement issued on 11 September under the name of VRFish chairman Rob Loats quotes the same set of figures as the news release issued by the Liberal Party. Keith Platt

Bold plans: The Andrews Labor Government has promised to spend more than $500 million to revamp Frankston Hospital if it wins the November state election. The plans unveiled by Labor last week include two connected 11-storey towers. Illustration: Supplied

Labor pledge for hospital Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au FRANKSTON Hospital could be set to receive a major facelift, after the state Labor government promised $562 million for its ongoing development should the party be re-elected in November. Plans for the hospital include a new 11-storey building housing 120 new hospital beds, two operating theatres, and 13 emergency department beds. Premier Daniel Andrews visited the hospital on 10 September to announce that a re-elected state Labor government would deliver on the project. “We said we’d build a bigger emergency department at Frankston Hospital and we have, but there’s more to do,” Mr Andrews said.

“Only Labor will transform Frankston Hospital to give the growing number of young mums and families the world class healthcare they can rely on.” Work on the proposed project will start in 2020, and is projected to finish in 2024. Twelve new short stay emergency beds were recently opened at the hospital and work is underway on a crisis hub for the emergency mental health care centre. Two levels of the 11-storey hospital building will be used for mental health services. A new maternity ward, obstetrics ward, women’s clinic, paediatric ward, oncology ward, and special care nursery are also among the planned additions to the hospital. Early plans for the new building show the 11-storey building split

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Gas terminal, pipe applications lodged with govt Continued from Page 1 The lodging of documents by AGL and APA with Mr Wynne has seen an increase in efforts by Save Westernport campaigners to have the project scrapped. Spurred on by the imminent decision, Save Westernport is urging its supporters to seek publicity, encourage people to sign an online petition (which also “automatically emails” Mr Wynne) and hold up banners outside “community consultation sessions” held by AGL (7-9pm Tuesday 18 September at Hastings Hall, 3 High Street Hastings and 7-9pm Tuesday 25 September at Crib Point Community Hall, 7 Park Road). Cr Gill said he hoped the state government will not allow the applications by AGL and APA “to

proceed without a thorough investigation of all ramifications involved in granting a permit”. “There are safety and pollution risks involved in the regasification process of imported liquefied gas on moored boats and also the discharge of chlorine into the United Nations environmentally-listed Western Port that haven’t been properly addressed,” Cr Gill told The News last week. “The close population of Crib Point are alarmed that the risk of explosion assessment is not available or independently verified. “The 60 kilometre pipeline will run through thousands of hectares of prime agricultural and green wedge rural land putting the viability of farmers and essential food bowl products in jeopardy.” AGL’s media relations manager Garry West

A PILE driving barge, above, anchored at the Crib Point jetty where AGL wants to moor a floating 300 metre long import gas conversion terminal. The Port of Hastings Development Authority has said the jetty was in need of repair and renovation. Save Westernport member Chris Chandler said it was “very disappointing” that the PoHDA had closed public access to neighbouring Shelly Beach, below. “Also concerning is that the pile-driving barge has arrived, trees have been marked for removal and other signs of work beginning at Crib Point, yet the AGL project has not been granted any approvals.”

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Drop-in invite sparks rousing response REPRESENTATIVES of power company AGL on Saturday were met with chants and informed questions about their employer’s plans to moor a floating gas conversion plant at Crib Point. The 300 metre long floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) – if allowed to operate at Crib Point – will use seawater to turn imported liquefied natural gas back into gas before being piped to Pakenham. Save Westernport member Rod Knowles said “emotions were running high” at the AGL-arranged information session held at the RW Stone Pavilion, Somers. “The drop-in session was seen by AGL as an opportunity to explain to the local residents the effects on the community and Western Port of their gas import project involving a floating storage regasification unit being

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prehensive and integrated assessment of the projects.” Ms Deckart said it was “important” to consider the fundamental need for the projects. “The project will create a new gas supply source, which will have the effect of providing much needed security of supply and placing downward pressure on prices,” she said. “Forecast gas supply shortfalls raise the prospect of higher and more volatile prices for Australian customers, reflecting competition for scarcer domestic gas supplies. “Gas can and is playing a critical role in providing stability to the electricity market and providing firm and flexible back-up electricity generation.”

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said announcing that the referrals for a gas import jetty and the Pakenham pipeline had been sent to Mr Wynne “is part of our commitment to ongoing community consultation”. Phaedra Deckart, AGL’s general manager of energy supply and origination, said the approach to Mr Wynne “is just one step in a long planning assessment process”. “In response to concerns raised by Environment Victoria and the local community the referrals have been submitted together to ensure the full impacts of the combined projects are considered,” she said. “The referrals provide a fulsome evaluation of the potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of the projects, in order to enable a com-

moored at Crib Point and a 60 kilometre pipeline through residential and agricultural food growing properties to Pakenham,” Mr Knowles said. He said the estimated 70 people at the session “grilled” AGL representatives for more than two hours. “Most people present saw AGL’s project as an opportunistic move by them to further increase their already massive profits at the expense of the community and Western Port’s fragile environment,” Mr Knowles said. “Serious concerns were expressed about the likelihood of a gas explosion affecting Crib Point and Hastings, similar to that which occurred in three towns north of Boston in the US last Friday (14 September) sparking such newspaper headlines as ‘It looked like Armageddon’ and ‘Towns on fire, dozens of gas explosions, and mass evacuations’.

“The very vocal audience made it loud and clear that they were not going cop the same situation happening to our community by chanting Say no to AGL and Dump AGL, to encourage people who are signed with AGL as their energy providers to cancel it. Candy Spender van Rood said members of Save Westernport would show their opposition to the planned FSRU at AGL’s annual general meeting at the Recital Centre in Melbourne between 9.45am and 11am on 26 September. “A group of us in the community will be going together on a bus, and alongside Environment Victoria and Friends of the Earth,” she said. Ms van Rood said others wanting to climb aboard the bus for the protest should email: savewesternport@ gmail.org or go to the No AGL ~ Save Westernport Facebook page.

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NEWS DESK Police patrol

With Stephen Taylor

Woman flees across freeway A WOMAN on the run after she and her male friend crashed a stolen car on the Frankston Freeway last week ran across eight lanes of traffic to escape police causing two cars to collide. Detective Senior Constable Ryan Collins, of Frankston CIU, said the couple was driving a stolen Nissan Pulsar towards Carrum Downs when they left the road and ran into a fence. Both jumped out and ran off towards the Eastlink turnoff, with other motorists reporting the incident to triple zero. Police set up a cordon to corral them but the woman, 31, allegedly ran off and it was only “dumb luck” which saved her from being run down on the freeway, Detective Collins said. When police arrested the Doveton woman, and the 21-year-old man, of no fixed address, they allegedly found stolen property in the car. The pair was charged with multiple counts of theft, including theft of alcohol from a BWS store. The man was charged with petrol drive offs and the woman with conduct endangering life. The stolen Nissan was extensively damaged and the two cars which collided on the freeway while attempting to avoid her were said to be moderately damaged. The pair faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week and was further remanded to appear on 24 September.

Surf rescue

AN experienced Pt Leo surfer paddled out to rescue a teenage girl stranded in choppy and gusty conditions last week. Hastings police Sergeant John Cannon said the girl, 18, got into trouble on her board at popular Suicide break just north of the Pt Leo Lifesaving Club, 12.45pm, Tuesday 11 September. She had been surfing with a friend when they

got into difficulties in the strong north wind and current and was exhausted. With conditions deteriorating, her companion managed to paddle ashore and alert authorities. The girl was unable to follow him. First Constable Daniel Crisp, of Hastings police, said the police helicopter arrived and did a fly over before reconfiguring for a winch rescue. As it hovered over the girl, and with up to 10 paramedics and ambulance crews waiting on the shore, the local surfer, 41, took the initiative. “He offered to help,” Constable Crisp said. “He made an active decision to go and get the girl and bring her in. He did what he could to help.” The hero didn’t wait around for pats on the back. “When he brought her in he walked off without giving his name, but I’m sure he was a local man,” Constable Crisp said. The girl was taken by ambulance to Frankston Hospital suffering hypothermia.

Fire takes hold

THREE suspects were seen trying to stamp out flames near a children’s playground at the Escarpment reserve, Frankston, 7.20pm, Wednesday 5 September. CFA crews which arrived to fight the small blaze found a soft drink bottle containing accelerant at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Assault on trail

A MAN assaulted on the Peninsula Link Trail last week was later taken to The Alfred Hospital with head injuries. The assault occurred at 3.30am, Monday 10 September near Skye Road, Langwarrin. The 33-year-old Frankston man was said to be in a stable condition, Wednesday.

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A TELEPHONE scam targeting the southern suburbs has prompted police to warn residents to be wary.

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BLISSFUL TREETOP LIVING RETREAT from the 9 to 5 world and elevate your senses above the treetops with this serene Woodlands sanctuary. Enjoy the peaceful tranquility and relaxing natural bush vibe as you explore and enjoy this inviting family home set amongst established gardens and carefully designed to maximise the view. Huge picture windows frame the botanical backdrop from every aspect and high-pitched timber ceilings feature exposed rafters to complement the beauty of the surrounding natural setting. The wonderfully expansive lounge room is kept cosy with a Coonara wood fire, and a smartly renovated kitchen offers quality appliances by Bosch and Westinghouse. Opening from the meals area for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining is the magnificent timber deck that embraces the home on all sides for relaxing alfresco dining. Creating the perfect breakout space for kids or guests to enjoy is an additional living area located downstairs along with two of the four spacious bedrooms. The upstairs master bedroom showcases fitted wardrobes and a sleek ensuite has a frameless shower. This appealing home also comes complete with a bright main bathroom and a powder room, there is a separate laundry opening to a lower level deck and everyday comveniences include ducted heating. With so many places to carve out and call your own, this serene family home is just footsteps from Mount Eliza North Primary School and the Lorikeet Reserve with private schools, shops and the bay beaches just minutes away by car.n

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HASTINGS

$330,000 - $360,000

CENTRAL, LOW MAINTENANCE AND PRESENTABLE! • Large open plan living/dining area • Kitchen with Caesar Stone bench tops • Huge outdoor paved courtyard • Reverse cycle heating/cooling • Single carport

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$460,000

PERFECT LOCATION • Perfectly presented three bedroom home • Light-filled living room with split system heating & cooling • Good size kitchen and dining area • Separate bathroom and laundry • Covered deck overlooks low maintenance yard with shed • Currently tenanted at $365 p/week until December 2018

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RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY. MAKE YOUR MARK • Three bedroom brick veneer home • Large formal lounge opening to timber deck • Galley kitchen with new dishwasher • Ducted heating and cooling • Secure this great opportunity today

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Situated on a 681m2 block, this two-bedroom cottage offers character and space with a spacious open plan living zone incorporating lounge and dining areas plus a timber kitchen. Freshly painted inside and with new carpets and blinds fitted throughout, other features here include split system heating & cooling and a wrap around verandah with outdoor entertaining deck.

Located in the prestigious Kinfauns Estate on approximately 1.3 acres, you will experience absolute pleasure and pure tranquillity with what this property offers. Positioned across from Warringine Reserve, you will not surpass the outlook… exceptional gardens with a backdrop of protected parklands. Large windows throughout the home give rise to plenty of natural light and garden views delight every room.

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72 Myers Road - Inspect Sat 3.30-4.00pm.

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$430,000 - $470,000

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This unit provides everything convenient at your door step and is situated in a quiet establishment with mostly owner occupiers. Filled with natural light and neutral décor throughout, features include a generous lounge area, kitchen with gas cook top and electric wall oven and meals area with adjoining undercover outdoor area perfect for relaxing with family and friends.

$450,000 - $490,000

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This immaculate brick veneer home set on a comfortable 700m2 block (approx) gives the sentiment it has been loved and cared for over the years. With a welcoming front yard and large back yard which backs on to the Kings Creek Reserve, this pristine property offers quiet comfort with plenty of privacy. Surrounded by delightful established gardens, outside also offers a double carport, pergola, court yard & workshop.

HASTINGS

$380,000 - $410,000

2 Wallaroo Place - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

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RENOVATORS DELIGHT

Centrally located in the heart of Bittern, this neat 2 -3 bedroom home has a fresh décor and oodles of storage features. throughout the home. An open plan living area includes kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven and generous pantry, there is a cozy lounge and dining that opens to a huge outdoor entertaining area which can be enjoyed all year round.

Set in a quiet court location on a 1,023m2 block, this home offers versatile living options with an adaptable floor plan consisting of large dining room, separate family meals area with gas log fire and air-conditioning plus a huge parents retreat. With 5 generous bedrooms plus study there are enough options to accommodate everyone. Ceiling fans and BIR feature in all rooms, plus WIR and ensuite to master.

If you are an astute investor, renovator or first home buyer looking for an affordable project, this weatherboard cottage presents huge potential.The solar powered home offers three bedrooms; lounge with wood fire; practical kitchen and adjoining meals area; central bathroom; gas heating and air conditioning. Set on approximately 636m2 of land, a generous fully fenced front and rear yard.

Situated on approx 700sqm, this modern family home set is generously proportioned with 3 bedrooms, a large front lounge and generous dining room plus a family room and a colossal rumpus room. A well-appointed kitchen has s/steel gas cook top and dishwasher and opening from the kitchen is an enclosed outdoor entertaining area for year round entertaining. 4 generous bedrooms include the master suite with WIR &FES.

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Bittern 22 Myers Road

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For sale.

03 5979 8833

Contact Agent

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

When country meets life style, this fully renovated home is set on a large 733m2 block with great rear access to the large double lock up garage and home office. Every part of this home is immaculate so just move right in and start to enjoy your new life style.

Inspect Contact Agent Katie Oliver 0437 284 449 Esther Ashby 0424 453 040

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Tyabb Corner of Jones and Mornington-Tyabb Roads

Your choice of 2 blocks Auction: Saturday, 20th October at 11:00am Lot 1 – 1.6 acres Lot 2 – 4 acres Situated in a glorious location with easy access to the whole of the Mornington Peninsula and into the Melbourne CBD, this property offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home. With land so scarce and all of the wonderful infrastructure the area offers, this is an exceptional chance to design exactly the type of home you like.

5977 8877 3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville obrienrealestate.com.au Inspect By Appointment Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521 Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

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37 Somerville Crescent, SOMERVILLE

2/32 Eramosa Road East, SOMERVILLE

NEW G LISTIN

Quiet tree lined Crescent Located on a 990m2 (approx.) allotment, this beautifully presented 3-bedroom home simply can’t be missed! Consisting of master suite with WIR & FES, further 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, modern bathroom, formal lounge, kitchen featuring stone bench tops, Asko appliances, 5 burner gas cook top & softclose drawers and meals/family area to the undercover timber deck. Additional features include ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, 30ft x 20ft shed with 15-amp power & water and double carport.

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INSPECT

By Appointment

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Perfectly positioned Situated on a 595m2 (approx.) block with plenty of off street parking, this neatly presented home features floating floors throughout the living areas, new carpets to the 3 robed bedrooms, master with WIR and FES, gas ducted heating and split system to the open plan living area. The kitchen has S/S appliances, plenty of cupboards and a large island bench. Leading off the main living area is a sun room or study that opens out to the wide back veranda. In addition, there is a large double carport plus garden shed and a secure back yard.

for sale PRICE

$580,000 - $600,000

INSPECT

Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

CONTACT

Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956 leonie.worrall@stockdaleleggo.com.au

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Kristy brings to her position almost 20 years’ experience in property management and prides herself on her professional and diligent approach to Real Estate If you’re looking for an experienced property manager to provide you with the highest quality of service, contact Kristy on 0434 743 236 or email rentals.hastings@stockdaleleggo.com.au!

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BITTERN 2558 Frankston Flinders Road

STYLISH COASTAL LIFESTYLE - Designed by renowned Melbourne Architect Peter Brown, this magnificent 2 bedroom apartment offers all the advantages of modern living in a luxurious bayside setting.

FAMILY HOME IN A PERFECT LOCATION - This wonderful family home is located just moments from the town centre, public transport and Bittern Primary School.

Street-frontage with two access points. n Two bedrooms with robes, master with ensuite. n Showpiece kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher. n Audio intercom security and private lift for convenience. n Reverse cycle split system (heating and cooling.) n

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NEW LISTING

Somerville 32 Gomms Road

Your Own Slice Of Paradise Yearning for a relaxed, country lifestyle away from the hustle & bustle yet with all the convenience of city living? Situated on a touch over 2 acres this immaculate 5-bedroom Marklew residence must be the closest acreage property to the heart of Somerville, offering the best of both worlds in one of the area’s most peaceful settings. Presented to market for the first time in almost 20 years you’ll find it easy to picture the idyllic family life here with five paddocks and stables with tack room & hay storage to satisfy the horse enthusiasts, generous shedding, a chicken run, fabulous outdoor entertaining space and a huge veggie garden & fruit orchard that will ensure the kitchen is kept well supplied, all within walking distance of shops & schools. With extensive glazing throughout to let the natural light flood in, raked ceilings and stunning Italian porcelain tiles underfoot, inside the property provides ample living space for all types of families featuring a spacious formal living area with cosy woodburner, a sunny family/meals room and a large country-style kitchen finished with warm timber benchtops, quality Bosch & Asko appliances including induction cooking and enjoying glorious garden views. If you prefer to unwind outside, sliding doors open out to a sensational paved alfresco area with clear café blinds providing the perfect rural backdrop to any family get-together or barbeque. Accommodation comprises a comfortable master off the main entrance with mirrored built-in robes and ensuite, with an adjacent bedroom and 3 large robed bedrooms at the opposite end of the home, all served by a modern family bathroom & laundry. A gas wall heater and 2 reverse-cycle air conditioners ensure that the home remains at a pleasant temperature where needed, and to keep the bills a 1.6kw 9-panel solar power system has been installed.

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Price $1,250,000 - $1,375,000 View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Grant Kersley M 0418 516 536 grant.kersley@harcourts.com.au

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NEW LISTING

Balnarring 5 Westport Road

Balnarring Beauty Delightful and spacious 4 bedroom home positioned within walking distance to Balnarring Village. Freshly updated boasting 3 separate living zones including a Grand lounge upon entry with gas log fire, open plan kitchen and meals, polished hard wood flooring and an abundance of natural light this home would be suited to families, professionals, holiday makers and investors alike. The open plan living flows out to the deck area that enjoys views over the backyard including a spa perfect for entertaining. The huge master suite with king size walk in robe and full ensuite is located on the ground floor along with the second bedroom with BIR, large laundry with ample storage/cupboard space and powder room. Upstairs you will discover two further bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sharing a large central bathroom and generous third living zone with bay glimpses. Additional features include ducted heating through-out, picket front fence with automated entrance gate and double lock up garage with remote access.

For Sale

Price $960,000 - $1,020,000 View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Tim Ripper M 0434 513 640 tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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FOR LEASE

Hastings 10 Victoria Street

So Close To Town 50 metres to High Street, this 2BR unit has open plan living, main bathroom with separate toilet and a single garage with own driveway. Comprising quality fixtures and fittings throughout such as floating

floors and tiling to wet area, the kitchen has stainless steel appliances including gas cooking and a dishwasher. Complete with quality carpets, heating and cooling and private landscaped gardens.

Pakenham 28 Victory Drive

Two Dwellings on 3.5 Acres

For Lease $330 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Situated in the Edenbrook Estate, this well presented 4BR home features formal lounge upon open to family room with kitchen boasting gas stove top, electric oven and dishwasher. Ensuite and WIR to main bed-

room, separate bathroom and laundry, ducted heating and split system air-con. Undercover entertainment area and a double remote garage has internal access. Close to schools, transport and shops.

For Lease $380 per week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

FOR LEASE

Frankston South 5 Cadby Place Views Galore Well presented home with downstairs living area including a small kitchenette, three bedrooms, main bathroom with seperate toilet and a separate laundry. Upstairs is the main open plan living area with fire

place and master bedroom with FES & WIR. Kitchen has gas stove top and electric oven. Double garage with internal access, air-con + ducted heating & evaporative cooling, plus enclosed entertainment area.

For Lease $630 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Hastings 21 Mariners Way

Lovely & Modern Close to all facilities, this modern home has kitchen with s/steel appliances, open plan dining and lounge room with GDH and a master bedcroom with WIR & FES. Two more bedrooms have BIR’s and share

the main bathroom. A paved entertainment area overlooks low maintenance gardens and there is a double garage with internal access. No pets.

For Lease $430 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

When it comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us. Contact Jason, Liane or Mellissa on 5970 7333 for all your property management needs, to them it’s not just a job, it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

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A4 B2 C 2

Mornington 8 Padua Drive Parkland Views

• • • • •

850sqm (approx) block with an outlook across Oakridge Reserve Circa 2008 Porter Davis home with 4 bed, 2 bath & 2 living areas Alfresco living space within a generous back-yard. Space to add a pool, or shed Remote Db garage, solar HWS plus 1.6Kw solar power array Abuts Padua College, walking distance to St Mac’s & Morn Sec College

Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

For Sale $850,000

inspect OFI or by appointment

A3 B1 C 2

Mornington 4/5 Carol Street Nest or Invest

• • • • •

Delightful 3 bedroom, stand alone unit oozes charm and a definite beachy vibe Situated on a very generous allotment of approximately 342m2 Light & bright throughout with well equipped kitchen Beautifully nestled at the rear of a small, quiet and tastefully treed development Boasting a double carport & located within walking distance to Bentons Square Shopping Centre and all amenities

Simon Farrar 0412 734 130

For Sale $610,000

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THE PENINSULA’S MOST EXPERIENCED AND RESPECTED TEAM! Mornington New listiNg Servicing the Peninsula since7/21905 Satu Way COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT Building - 400m2 approx Rent $48,204 per annum + GST + Ogs n Lease term: 5 + 5 Years comm Oct 2014 n Excellent freehold investment

FOR sAle $1,000,000

Michelle Adams

STREET 0407 743 858

Hastings

2/2055 Frankston-Flinders Road

AFFORDABLE COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

Mornington 22 Butler Avenue A Family Favourite in Prime Beleura Hill!

• • • • •

A3 B3 C 2

Invest or Owner Occupy Industrial 3 Zone n 144m2 approx n Front office and clear span warehouse n Excellent exposure on high traffic road n n

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom home on a privately secluded 1/4 acre block Single level living with recent refurbishment and feature timber flooring Stunning kitchen with marble benchtops and 900mm s/s Ilve appliances Gas ducted heating, ducted cooling, ducted vacuum and an abundance of car, boat & trailer storage Solar heated in-ground pool with extensive decking

For Sale $1,245,000-$1,355,000

Stuart Cox Michelle Adams 858 04170407 124743707

FOR sAle $380,000

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington

61a Main Street

MAIN STREET LOCATION Ideally located office space available in the highly sought after beach end of Main Street n Lower level has office/reception area & kitchen facilities n Upper level has 4 offices and bathroom facilities n Enter from Main Street or rear lane n 130m2 approx total floor space n

JACOBS AND LOWE ESTATE AGENTS THE TRUSTED NAME ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA FOR OVER 100 YEARS FOR leAse $2720pcm + gst + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

As your Residential, Rural and Commercial experts, the team at Jacobs Mornington Lot 3/20 Napier Streetand Lowe know Real Estate. A2 B2 C 2 Well Worth a Look! To all our clients past and present, we Mornington thank you for your continued support. Mornington Mornington Mornington • Spacious beachside unit with open plan living Level 2, 2/315 Main Street 3B/19 Bruce Street •n 140m2 Gourmet & s/sapprox appliances n 34m2 approxkitchen with stone benchtops - Available Aug 2018 n Executive office spaces with reception n Shared kitchen/toilets • Hydronic floor heating & reverse cycle air conditioner n Lift from basement carpark n Rent inclusive of Ogs • Double garage, decked alfresco area & fully enclosed garden FOR leAse FOR leAse Michelle Adams Michelle Adams • A few minutes walk to Fishermans 0407 743 858 Beach & Main Street 0407 743 858

4/3 Torca Terrace

4/2A Carbine Way

190m2 n Ground floor and 1st floor office space n Kitchen and toilet facilities

191m2 approximately 2 levels of dining n Views over the Mornington Racecourse

For exceptional service contact our team today

$3200pcm + gst + Ogs

$880pcm + gst

FOR leAse $2400pcm + gst + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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FOR leAse $2995pcm + gst + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

For Sale $675,000

inspect OFI or by appointment Mornington Benton’s Square 03 5976 5900 03 5976 Mornington 5976 8899 5900 |

Bentons Square 5976 8899

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Mornington 4 Ross Street

THE BEST OF MORNINGTON

R E D UN FER OF

Jacobs and Lowe are delighted to offer this outstanding commercial investment opportunity, situated in the vibrant Mornington retail precinct. This high quality commercial freehold boasts a secure lease to an established business. Key features include: Commercial 1 zoning n Building: 55m2 approx n Lease: 3 + 3 years commenced 1/5/2017 n Rental income of $37,073 pa + GST + Ogs n

FOR SALE $820,000

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Mornington 7/2 Satu Way

EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Building - 400m2 approx Rent $48,204 pa + GST + Ogs n Lease Term: 5 + 5 years commenced Oct 2014 n Excellent freehold investment n

FOR SALE $970,000

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Capel Sound

2/26 Colchester Road SECURE THIS COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT 695m2 approx including mezzanine Retail, warehouse & office space n 3 + 3 + 3 year lease commenced 1/10/17 n Rent: $39,999 pa + GST + Ogs n Annual CPI increases n n

FOR SALE $799,000

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Mornington

33/1140 Nepean Highway FOR SALE - MORNINGTON INDUSTRIAL PARK A rare opportunity to purchase a freehold in this popular complex n Building: 185m2 approx n Includes evaporative cooling, rubber matting, toilets & shower n Shop front plus rear roller door entry n Zoned Industrial 3 n

FOR SALE $480,000

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

CENTRAL FRANKSTON FREEHOLD

MEDICAL SUITES TO SUIT

FOR your next investment think a little bigger with this prominent commercial site in Frankston. The vacant building is set on about 2100 square metres with dual street frontage. Over two levels the existing building totals 2979 square metres plus there are 52 car spaces on the roof. Zoned Commercial 1, and with a height limit of 38 metres (approx.) for potential views of the bay, this could be redeveloped to include residential, offices and retail elements. (STCA).n

BUILT to top medical standards, this exciting range of new medical suites will cater to a range of different practitioners. The site enjoys a prominent position on Nepean Highway, opposite Beluera Hill Hospital, and relatively close to The Bays hospital, with medical permits for two practitioners at any one time. The floor plan provides two consulting rooms and a large theatre room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is the option to have the theatre room made into an additional two more consulting rooms - and a large, well-lit waiting room and reception area. Other amenities include a staff room with kitchenette and storeroom, plus there are eight car parks on-site.n

PROPERTY ESSENTIALS

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ADDRESS: 16-22 Playne Street, FRANKSTON FOR SALE BY TENDER: Closing Wednesday, October 10 at 3:00pm AGENT: Linda Ellis 0400 480 397, Nichols Crowder, 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535

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ADDRESS: 1052 Nepean Highway, MORNINGTON FOR LEASE: $7,084pcm + GST + Outgoings AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 Mclaren place, Mornington, 5977 2255

For Sale

By Expressions of Interest Closing Wednesday 26th September at 2pm

6-7 Apsley Place, Seaford

59-61 Yuilles Road, Mornington

Warehouse/Factory with Offices & Land

1 Acre* Site Occupy, Invest or Develop

Land area: 4,648m2* Building 1: 1,900m2* Building 2: 684m2* Total Building: 2,584m2*

Loads of power and infrastructure Possible 2 Lot Subdivision (STCA) Zoned: Industrial 1 Sold with vacant possession

9775 1535 nicholscrowder.com.au

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Building: 1,569sqm* Land: 4,021sqm* Impressive 41m* frontage to Yuilles Road Refurbished offices and amenities Flexible industrial 3 zoning *(approx.)

Josh Monks 0409 335 179 Michael Crowder 0408 358 926 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs

5925 6005

Tom Crowder 0438 670 300 4/230 Main Street, Mornington

*(approx.)

9775 1535

Josh Monks 0409 335 179 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Mr A. Downward ‘indisposed’ after death of daughter Compiled by Brodie Cowburn MR. A. Downward,. M. L. A., is seriously indisposed at his residence, Mornington, and his medical adviser has enjoined complete rest. Last week Mr. Downard suffered a painful shock owing to the sudden death of his second daughter, Ethel, from heart trouble. *** A PUBLIC meeting of the residents of Seaford will be held this (Saturday) evening to consider the matter of selecting a school site. *** THE sale of Mr Stanley’s property at Bittern, advertised in last issue to take place on September 21st, will now be held on October 5th. Particulars will appear next issue. *** MISS Lillie M Tulloch has been appointed first assistant in the Frankston School, in place of Mis D. Keane, who has been appointed to a similar position at Clayton. *** THE usual monthly meeting of all the members of the Frankston Progress Association will be held at the Mechanics at 5pm on Friday, 27th Sep. *** SGT. W McMahon, who has been on the recruiting staff at Dandenong for some time, has resigned his position, and has leased the Flinders hotel at Flinders, which he takes over immediately. *** THE children of the Frankston School succeeded so well in their effort to help the Caulfield Hospital that they dispatched six boxes of miscellaneous DECKING T/Pine 70x22 KD ACQ ........................... $2.40mt T/Pine 90x22 KD ACQ ........................... $3.05mt T/Pine 140x22 KD ACQ ......................... $6.25mt Merbau 70x19 Random ........................ $4.40mt Merbau 90x19 Random ........................ $5.50mt Merbau 140x22 Random .................... $12.50mt

FIBRE CEMENT SHEET UNDERLAY 1800x900 ............................................ $18.50ea

4.5MM

1800x900 ............................................ $13.00ea 1800x1200 .......................................... $17.50ea 2400x450 .............................................. $8.75ea 2400x600 .............................................$11.75ea 2400x900 ............................................ $17.50ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $23.25ea 3000x900 ............................................ $21.75ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $29.00ea

6.0MM

1800x1200 .......................................... $25.00ea 2400x900 ............................................ $25.00ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $33.25ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $41.50ea

BLUEBOARD

2400x900 ............................................ $30.00ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $40.00ea 2700x900 ............................................ $33.50ea 2700x1200 .......................................... $44.75ea 3000x900 ............................................ $37.00ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $49.25ea

BGC DURAFLOOR

2250x600x19 T&G.................................$85.00ea

CEMENT PRODUCTS

Concrete Mix 20kg .................................$7.50ea Rapid Set 20kg ...................................... $8.25ea Cement 20kg ......................................... $8.50ea

SHADOWCLAD GROOVED

Shadowclad 2.4x1.2x12mm .............. $115.00ea Shadowclad 2.7x1.2x12mm .............. $129.50ea Large quantities ......................................... P.O.A.

KDHW F17

90x35 ................................................... $6.20mt 90x45 ................................................... $8.10mt 140x45 ................................................$11.75mt 190x45 ............................................... $17.15mt 240x45 ............................................... $24.50mt 290x45 ............................................... $30.30mt

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST PAYMENT BY CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY E. & O.E.

THE news of the sudden death of Mr Charles W. Murray on Friday evening, September 13th, came as a shock to his many friends, as although he had been suffering for some time from the effects of a paralytic stroke, his health seemed to be improving and no one imagined the end was so near. Deceased, who was a baker by trade, bad been in business at Langwarrin, Lilydale, Maldon and West Australia, and it was at the latter place that he had the stroke that so vitally undermined his constitution. From this he recovered sufficiently to be enabled to undertake the journey back here, and since arriving a few months ago had seemed to improve. During his residence here the deceased had filled many honorary public positions, such as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School, President and Hon. Sec. Langwarrin Progress Association, and Correspondent of the State School Committee. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, part of the burial service bing held at the Methodist church. Deceased who was 53 years of age, leaves a widow, one son and two daughters to mourn their great loss. *** THE anniversary concert of the Methodist Sunday School, held at the church on Monday evening, September 16th, attracted a very large attendance. The weather was all that could he desired, and this, with the pleasure that is associated with children performers made the event a decideIy

goods, including 61 dozen eggs. The Head Master, wishes to thank the parents for their generous cooperation. *** AN old resident in the person of Mrs Samuel Sherlock, passed peacefully away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs G. W. Baxter, on Monday last at the ripe old age of 85 years. Deceased, was the relict of, the late Samuel Sherlock, of Mornington, and was the mother of Mr. Andrew Sherlock, Capt Samuel Sherlock, Mrs G. W. Baxter, Mrs Hugh Cameron, and the late Mrs W. R. Frame. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the mortal remains being laid to rest in the Frankston cemetery. The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr H. Gamble. *** CR MURRAY received word on Saturday that his son, Fred, had been awarded the Military Medal. Fred received shrapnel wounds in the cheek some little time ago. This was the fourth time he had been wounded. *** KEEN interest is being shown in the Queen Competition started in connection with the Japanese Fair. The closing date has been fixed for October 9th, when the crowning will take place in the Somerville Hall. Close competition between the two leading queens is in evidence, and there is a rumour that a dark horse may yet win. The final figures are awaited with great curiosity. ***

success. A lengthy programme was carried through, followed by a coffee supper. *** The Great Ocean Road. The Trust which is controlling this movement, have now made an actual start by employing a survey party on the section which it is proposed to take in hand first, viz. Cape Patten to Lorne (a distance of 18 miles.) The whole road when completed is to connect up Warrnambool and Barwon Heads (14 miles from Geelong) by means of a road running as near to the ocean as the surveyors consider practicable. Some portions of road which already exist here and there will be availed of, and other portions have been taken over by the Country Roads Board, but there still remain about 100 miles to be constucted, the estimated cost of which is £150,000 It is proposed to raise this money by voluntary subscriptions. The road is to be a permanent and lasting memorial to all Victorian soldiers with memorial bridges over the various streams so that everyone who drives along this road will be reminded of the brave men who defended our shores. Every position in connection with the construction of the road is to be first offered o the physically fit and suitable returned soldiers through the Repatriation Department and it is anticipated that when the war is over a large number of suitable men will be returning. The five men who are now at work in connection with the survey are all

WEATHERBOARD

Cedar 190mm....................................... $5.75mt Primed Baltic Pine 170mm ................... $3.35mt

DROMANA DISCOUNT TIMBER

DOOR JAMB SETS Meranti 110x19mm ............................. $37.50ea Primed MDF 110mmx18mm .................................... $19.25ea Meranti Ext. Unassembled w/out sill ........................ $75.00ea

CYPRESS

125x75 ............................................... $10.25mt 100x100 ............................................. $10.50mt 125x125 ............................................. $16.95mt 150x150 ............................................. $28.50mt 70x19 Blanks......................................... $2.25mt

TREATED PINE POLES 75-100x1.8mt ...................................... $6.75ea 75-100x2.4mt .................................... $10.50ea 75-100x3.0mt ..................................... $12.75ea 75-100x3.6mt ..................................... $15.25ea 100-125x1.8mt .................................... $9.75ea 100-125x2.4mt ................................... $14.25ea 100-125x3.0mt ................................... $20.25ea 100-125x3.6mt .................................. $24.75ea 100-125x2.4mt Splits ............................ $9.50ea

OBHW F8 50x25 ................................................... $1.25mt 75x38 ................................................... $2.75mt 125x38 ................................................. $4.65mt

MDF CRAFTWOOD 2400x1200x3mm ................................ $11.00ea 2400x1200x6mm ................................ $18.00ea 2400x1200x9mm ................................ $24.00ea 2400x1200x12mm .............................. $27.00ea 2400x1200x16mm .............................. $33.00ea 2400x1200x18mm .............................. $36.00ea

PARTICLEBOARD

18mm 2400x450 ............................................ $13.50ea 2400x600 ............................................ $18.00ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $36.00ea

POLYESTER BATTS

R2.0 12pc $29.00 per bag R3.5 6pc $25.75 per bag

SOUTHERN BEECH 85X19 T&G E/M

STANDARD GRADE FLOORING

$3.75 mt

(approx. 450mt pack lots) MELAMINE - EDGED 16MM

TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

2400x300 ............................................ $12.00ea 2400x450 ............................................ $18.00ea 2400x600 ............................................ $24.00ea 1800x450 ............................................ $13.50ea 1800x600 ............................................ $17.00ea 3600x450 ............................................ $27.00ea 3600x600 ............................................ $36.00ea Not Edged 2400x1200 .......................................... $40.00ea 2400x1200x3mm ................................ $18.00ea

PINE LINING 140x12 VJ/Regency .............................. $2.15mt 140x19 VJ/Floor.................................... $3.50mt

PINE DAR STD GRADE 42x19 ................................................... $1.25mt 70x19 ................................................... $1.75mt 90x19 ................................................... $2.25mt 120x19 ................................................. $2.65mt 140x19 ................................................. $3.00mt 190x19 ................................................. $4.50mt 240x19 ................................................. $6.75mt 290x19 ................................................. $8.50mt 140x12 ................................................. $2.15mt

For price and availability of all your buliding supply needs please call

200x50

2.4 mt ................................................. $15.25ea 2.4 mt (Packs 50) ................................ $13.50ea 2.7 mt ................................................. $17.00ea 2.7 mt (Packs 50) ................................ $15.25ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $19.00ea 3.0 mt (Packs 50) ................................ $17.00ea 200x75 1.8 mt ................................................. $17.25ea 1.8 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $15.25ea 2.4 mt ................................................. $23.00ea 2.4 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $20.25ea 2.7 mt ................................................. $25.75ea 2.7 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $22.75ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $28.50ea 3.0 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $2525ea 3.6 mt ................................................. $34.25ea 3.6 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $30.50ea 200x100 2.4 mt ................................................. $30.50ea 2.4 mt (Packs 25) ................................ $27.00ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $38.00ea 3.0 mt (Packs 25) ................................ $33.75ea

returned soldiers, and were engaged through the Repatriation Department. On arrival at Apollo Bay (the nearest town at present to their work) a public welcome was accorded to them in the public hall by 300 of the residents, who filed the building to the doors. Warrant Officer Hassent, a capable and experienced surveyor who is in charge of the party, thanked the residents for their very cordial and enthusiastic welcome and said they were out to prove that returned soldiers were not afraid of work, and that they did not wish to “sponge “on the Country. A resident of Cape Patten (Mr Ramsden) has lent the party a house, rent free, and altogether the men are delighted with their work and with their congenial surroundings so close to the ocean. The Great Ocean Road Trust propose to have a Cinema picture 2000 feet long taken at Xmas time, and featuring at the principal beauty spots on the ocean route between Barwon Heads and Warrnambool including waterfalls and fern gullies at Lorne, the Loch Ard Gorge and the Blow Hole at Port Campbell, the Bay of Islands at Petersborough, surf bathing at Torquay, motor boating at Barwon Heads, fishing at Anglesea and Airey’s Inlet. etc. The cost of the picture is estimated at £150 is afterwards proposed to show it all over Australia. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 21 September 1918

FLOORING SHEETS

FENCE EXTENSIONS

Yellow Tongue 3600x900mm ............... $49.95ea Plyfloor 2.4x1.2x15mm ........................ $59.50ea

2400x500 ............................................ $26.00ea

KDHW DAR SEL GRADE 42x19 ................................................... $3.50mt 65x19 ................................................... $5.05mt 90x19 ................................................... $7.35mt 110x19 ................................................. $8.95mt 135x19 ............................................... $11.95mt 185x19 ............................................... $21.75mt

PRIMED MDF MOULDINGS S/Bevel 42x15 ...................................... $1.10mt S/Bevel 67x15 ...................................... $1.45mt S/Bevel 67x18 ...................................... $1.50mt L/ Tongue 67x18 ................................... $1.50mt L/ Tongue 92x18 ................................... $2.20mt L/ Tongue 140x18 ................................. $3.25mt B/nose 67x18 ....................................... $1.50mt B/nose 92x18 ....................................... $2.20mt

CYPRESS PINE PICKETS 70x19 900mm ....................................... $2.10ea 70x19 1200mm ..................................... $2.70ea 70x19 1500mm ..................................... $3.35ea 70x19 1800mm ..................................... $3.90ea

DESIGN PINE - PRIMED T/PINE 18x18 Quad/Fillet/DAR .......................... $1.65mt 42x18 DAR ............................................ $2.95mt 66x18 DAR ............................................ $3.95mt 90x18 DAR ............................................ $5.50mt 138x18 DAR .......................................... $8.00mt 185x18 DAR ........................................ $11.50mt 30x30 Int Stop ....................................... $3.35mt 57x30 Ext Stop ...................................... $5.75mt 42x42 DAR ............................................ $5.75mt 90x42 DAR F7 ..................................... $11.25mt 138x42 DAR F7 ................................... $16.75mt 185x42 DAR F7 ................................... $22.25mt 230x42 DAR F7 ................................... $34.00mt 280x42 DAR F7 ................................... $40.95mt

T/PINE SLEEPER SPECIAL

200 X 75 X 2.4mt

$20.25 each PACK LOTS ONLY

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2400x500 Oriental ............................... $30.00ea 2400x500 Woven ................................. $36.00ea

TREATED PINE R/S 100x12 Paling....................................... $0.70mt 150x12 Paling....................................... $1.05mt 150x25 ................................................. $2.25mt 75x50 ................................................... $2.40mt

T/PINE F7/MGP10 – LASER CUT 70x35 ................................................... $2.85mt 70x45 ................................................... $3.75mt 90x35 ................................................... $3.80mt 90x45 ................................................... $5.00mt 140x35 ................................................. $5.85mt 140x45 ................................................. $7.50mt 190x45 ................................................. $9.95mt 240x45 ............................................... $14.75mt 290x45 ............................................... $17.25mt

T/PINE FASCIA PRIMED 190x30 D&G... .................................... $11.00mt 230x30 D&G... .................................... $19.50mt

PINE MGP10 70x35 Long .......................................... $2.85mt 70x45 Long ...........................................$3.85mt 90x35 Studs ......................................... $2.60mt 90x35 Long .......................................... $2.85mt 90x45 Studs ......................................... $3.35mt 90x45 Long ...........................................$3.85mt

PINE MERCH 90x35 ................................................... $1.65mt 90x45 ................................................... $2.40mt

PINE F7/MGP10 – LASER CUT 140x45 ................................................. $6.45mt 190x45 ................................................. $8.85mt 240x45 ............................................... $12.25mt

GALV SLEEPER CHANNEL

‘H’ SECTION $44.00MT ‘C’ SECTION $26.75MT

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Pirate fun this spring school holidays at Searoad Ferries SPRING is in the air and it’s time to start planning for school holiday fun! Searoad Ferries has you covered with a swathe of activities to keep the whole family entertained. ‘Talk like a pirate day’ is being held Sunday 23 September. Dress up, bring a parrot, an eye patch and try your best to talk like a pirate. Searoad Ferries staff and crew will embrace the pirate theme and join in the fun. On Sunday 23 and Tuesday 25 September see the Captain Jack Pirate Show – departing Queenscliff at midday and 2pm, departing Sorrento at1pm and 3pm. Meet Captain Jack and his motley crew, practise sword fighting, walk the plank and learn the latest in pirate lingo. Tommy Terrific will join in the day’s entertainment with balloon pirate swords, pirate hats and entertainment for the whole family departing Sorrento at midday and 2pm, departing Queenscliff at 1pm and 3pm.

For some Dolphin Discovery, hop onboard the ferries Friday 28 September and Tuesday 2 October to meet Bella Burrunan the dolphin and join interactive workshops learning about Port Phillip Bay’s unique dolphins and marine life. Departs Sorrento at 11am and 1pm, departs Queenscliff midday and 2pm. School holiday activities on board Searoad Ferries are free and included in the price of a ticket. A return foot passenger fare for 2 adults and up to 3 children (up to the age of 15) costs just $66. Searoad Ferries is also hosting Kid’s High Tea, September 27 and October 4. Kids can enjoy a children’s version of a regular high tea including a tiered platter of sweet and savoury treats. Sail the bay and spoil the kids this school holidays. Adults $55, children $35 and children under 3 $15. www.searoad.com.au

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Consolidating crime stats hides real story In an effort to reduce Victoria’s overall crime rate numbers the state government, instead of addressing the issue of law and order, has instead decided to play games with how crime numbers are reported. In the past, when multiple offences occurred, they were reported as such. My understanding of the current revised process is that when multiple offences occur, they are now reported as one incident. To give an idea of how that can skew the statistics, I’ll use the recent incident which occurred in Rosebud where a man went on a rampage, stabbed a female ambulance worker, smashed a nearby car, stole another car, smashed that car, and in the process, attacked and threatened local shopkeepers. Five major crimes were committed, but on the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria website they will most likely be reported as one incident. So while the stats show that our overall criminal incidents are down 10.9 per cent, this number is highly questionable. With a population nearing 6.3 million, and with 5876 total incidents reported per 100,000 of population - even with the dodgy figures, that’s a staggering 370,188 “incidents” in the past year alone. I can only imagine what the number would be had the figures not been consolidated from multiple offences to one incident reporting. Instead of playing with numbers in an effort to lull us into a false sense of security, the government should throw its efforts into arresting, charging and jailing offenders, especially repeat offenders. Chris Spillane, Blairgowrie

Look back for new CEO I read the news that the Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO[Carl Cowie] had agreed to a transfer to Nillumbik shire with an appropriate negotiated payout (“Shire in hunt for new boss after CEO calls time” The News 3/9/18). Was he pushed or did he jump? Now that we ratepayers don’t have to be embarrassed when we have to explain that our CEO was paid almost a half a million dollars a year, and that he had successfully negotiated an office in Melbourne CBD because the shire couldn’t attract high quality administrators to relocate and enjoy the benefits of a non-suburban coastal environment, I am a little more reassured that our increased rates (whether from waste management charges 22 per cent increase allied to the large re-evaluation of our properties’ rateable values so that shire can collect more of our discretionary income cum savings) will maintain more balanced future shire budgets. Perhaps now the shire will concentrate on getting a CEO who wants to reside locally and make a long term commitment. Pity the shire can’t convince the previous COO Alison Leighton to return and carry on the excellent job she did. Ian Morrison, Mt Eliza Community Alliance

Shire’s city office Now [Mornington Peninsula Shire’s] CEO [Carl Cowie] has moved on to a new postion, what happens to the office in Melbourne related to costs? Is it going to be used or left empty or is Mr Cowie still using it since it’s close to his new job? Glenn Body, Mt Martha Editor: Known as the shire’s planning services office, the Melbourne was given a “soft” opening in August and is mainly used by the shire’s planning staff. The shire intends to enable members of the public to make appointments to meet with planners at the office.

The ‘yes’ minister It was enlightening to read of MP Luke Donnellan’s enthusiastic support for AGL’s floating gas factory at Crib Point: “The proposal will go through a full environment effects statement process, and that will be done properly and appropriately” (“Govt support for gas plan” The News 21/8/18).

It’s revealing because it is the first statement that it will definitely be subject to a full EES and is extraordinary that it has come from the ports minister rather than the decision maker, Planning Minister Richard Wynne or even Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio. Last August, it was the Premier [Daniel Andrews] and Ms D’Ambrosio who announced this “game changing” proposal, that it would put “downward pressure on prices” and be a jobs boost for Crib Point. AGL cannot guarantee that the cost of gas will go down because the LNG is imported subject to purchase at international market prices. Worse still, the imported LNG is primarily destined for SA power stations and NSW. The remainder available to other users: residential, commercial and other power plants. As for the jobs promise - a total of 40 permanent technical and specialised jobs on the floating terminal. How many people in Crib Point have the necessary skills? AGL has previously stated that if the gas market changed, the floating terminal would be redundant. Australia’s Energy Market Operator reported in June that a shortage is no longer forecast. Yet AGL perseveres. The only “game changing” aspects about this scheme are the negative social impact on residents near Crib Point jetty, the noise and light pollution, the environmental risk and the disruption to the sensitive local ecology and marine mammals. Oh, but I forget, the true primary purpose of this ill-advised major gas infrastructure – even more profit for AGL. Louise Page, Crib Point

Safety hazards It was great to see so many local residents from the Mornington Peninsula travel to Fitzroy to meet Richard Wynne (“Govt support for gas plan” The News 28/8/18). Mr Wynne is the Minister for Planning and he will soon be making important decisions about the proposed AGL floating gas terminal at Crib Point - such as recommending an environmental effects statement (EES) from AGL. Although the visit was unannounced, Mr Wynne was gracious with his time and he acknowledged the community’s concerns about the AGL gas project. I hope he will filter out the AGL propaganda about “... downward pressure on gas prices…” and focus on the safety hazards of the FSRU LNG vessel and the potential risks to Western Port that will affect everybody, from fishermen to international tourists. The clean, green reputation of the Mornington Peninsula is too valuable to put at risk so that AGL can import LNG and sell it to NSW and South Australia ahead of Victorians - who will pay the ultimate price if an industrial accident happens at Crib Point jetty. Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Hard questions avoided Kelly Parkinson’s attempt to placate peninsula concerns about the dangerous and environmentally destructive proposal to import liquid gas through Crib Point, could almost be classed as fiction (“Gas an important part of the energy mix - AGL” The News 27/8/18). Firstly, the state government clearly stated there is no gas shortage in Victoria. Secondly, gas as a fuel for energy is still producing large quantities of CO2, admittedly less than coal, but it is not environmentally friendly as he seems to suggest. Thirdly, AGL’s record of environmental and community care is very questionable, as the many fines and reprimands around Australia by responsible authorities seem to suggest. And when it comes to the community consultations and reports on its website, many of the hard questions can very often not be answered or are brushed aside. Documents on its website are ever changing and some previously stated facts seem to magically disappear. The many authorities quoted by Mr Parkinson who will have oversight of this venture show

how much AGL really cares about our environment, because nowhere is a mention of environmental authorities or the EPA or the UNESCO Ramsar organisation. I just hope the state government wakes up and takes notice of the local community’s concerns and puts a stop to this madness. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Reopen Hazelwood A recent noteworthy news item is the sudden resignation of the chief of AGL, the electricity and gas company which is arrogantly proceeding with the Crib Point infrastructure for a floating gas terminal before any government approvals, permits, or permissions are granted. What is going on in the upper echelons of AGL (or indeed the state government) is a mystery, but it lends hope that the project may be abandoned. AGL has a stated policy of closing down all of its coal-fired electricity generators and using only wind or solar; never mind what the government policy is. It is unbelievable that a private company can dictate to a government. A French company closed down an essential service, the Hazelwood power station. It is becoming clear that, if you remove all subsidies, hyperbole, misinformation and brainwashed beliefs; solar and wind structures are the least efficient, most costly, most unreliable, least engineering elegant, source of power for a State electricity power grid. Hazelwood power station should have been completely re-built using modern technology, 300 billion tonnes of our own in-ground brown coal and be owned, operated and profiteered by the state. It still can be. If we have power blackouts because it was closed down, there will be hell to pay. The recent self-destruction of the Liberal party will be dwarfed in comparison. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Inappropriate planning I use buses almost every day and want to praise the drivers of the 781, 784 and 785. They have to work under particularly difficult circumstances, due to the planning errors made in the redevelopment at the Frankston station precinct. Many thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on the recent makeover, but the road was designed to be too narrow resulting in a problem when one bus cannot pull out easily from behind another. I was advised that the planners measured the width of two buses, but they didn’t take the turning distance into account. On some occasions passengers are dropped a long distance from the station due to the aforementioned reasons, which never happened before this upgrade. The bus shelters are far too small, seating four people, and for a major transport hub this is a joke. The large area for seating is too far from the bus stops to be any use at all and has no shelter. The people responsible for this poor planning should be held to account. I expect if they had been spending their own cash they would have taken more care. Maureen Piper, Mt Eliza

Liberal ‘lunacy’ Revenge politics is ghastly. To find that those that created the havoc in the Liberal Party have been rewarded is lunacy. The big loser other than the outgoing popular prime minister is surely Julie Bishop. While I don’t subscribe to her political views, she has done an amazing job as foreign minister, according to most commentators. She must be totally devastated at her bid to lead the Liberal Party. To only received 11 votes in the ballot for the leadership tells a story in itself. Unable to get votes from her Western Australia colleagues must have hurt. Is misogyny alive and well in the Liberal Party? One has to ask the question. Only 11 women are in the new cabinet, ministry and outer ministry. Shame. It seems it is mostly a recycled bunch of right wing troglodytes that won. I’m so so glad [Home Affairs Minister Peter] Dutton didn’t succeed. [Labor leader] Bill Shorten would have had a hard time campaigning against a popular Julie Bishop if she had attained the top job. The question of a female prime minister from

the Liberal Party is now even further away. Denise Hassett, Mt Martha

Swinging times An incredible 29 per cent swing against the Liberal party occurred in the Wagga by-election recently and the super-Saturday by-election in Longman was a debacle for the Liberal Party. Voters are punishing politicians for poor performance, and it’s about time. The Mornington Peninsula should not be immune to this response by voters. A week is a long time in politics and we write off catastrophic failures regularly, recall “Direct Action”, [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt’s energy and climate policy sold to us as a saviour where in reality it only served to fuel the party’s interests, a total failure. Now this Muppet show in Canberra with the axing of a sitting prime minister. Where was our representative Greg Hunt? He was in the middle of this saga, resigning, backing the Peter Dutton coup, failing and then scrambling back for his [cabinet] seat under the new leader. Is this how we expect our politicians to behave? The majors do not deserve our trust. Elections are coming up on the peninsula and voters have had enough. It’s time for change and new representation on the peninsula. Kelvin Stingel, convener, Mornington Peninsula Greens

Sensible policies As a fellow grandparent I am appalled at the vile and misleading nonsense written by Patricia Rayner regarding Australia’s present border protection policies (“Fascist actions” Letters 28/8/18). People are not kept on Nauru against their will. Anybody can return from whence they came, along with their children, at Australian taxpayers’ expense. What they are not permitted to do is sneak into this country through the back door, by paying people smugglers in some place like Indonesia, which seems to be what Patricia Rayner is espousing. Such foolhardiness would lead to loss of control of our borders and result in the chaotic and disastrous situation in which much of Europe now finds itself. That is not the sort of Australia of the future I want for my grandchildren. Michael Long, Frankston

Bring refugees As a country we have cheered when the boys in Thailand were rescued from the cave, and we have rejoiced when a small child was found alive in the earthquake rubble in Lombok. And rightly so. But for the past five years Australia has been responsible for many refugee children on Nauru gradually dying of loss of hope and the detrimental effects of detention on their lives and on their families lives. There has been very little publicity, reporters are not welcomed on Nauru. There are currently 110 children on Nauru. More reports again show the deplorable situation these children experience every day. It is time that our government and opposition put aside political games and gave leadership. We demand that the people-men women and children in offshore detention be brought to Australia. They have suffered enough. No more inappropriate or unreasonable or unrealistic excuses to maintain them in a limbo situation off shore. It is time to bring them here as soon as possible. Ann Renkin, Shoreham

Visitors should pay I noticed more road works due to the increased traffic due to the annual influx of visitors. We ratepayers spend a lot of dollars in support of these tourrorists, including a large chunk of change in the regressive “waste service charge” included in our rates. I have been badgering Mornington Peninsula Shire for 10 years to do something to make sure they pay their fair share of the costs they create. My latest detailed proposal would allow the shire to collect $20 million each year from the seasonal tourrorist incursion (only $5 a day a car). Of course it might be hard for them to comprehend as it is a little out-of-the-box thinking looking at available hi-tech methods. There is an opportunity here to set up a private partnership where this strategy would deliver dividends for years to come. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach Western Port News

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After the siren score means Pines delight DIVISION ONE

By Brodie Cowburn PINES have scored with a kick after the siren to claim a thrilling encounter with Sorrento and take out the 2018 MPNFL Division One Premiership in one of the greatest games in local football history. There was plenty of pregame drama before a ball was even bounced, as Chris Dawes was surprisingly named in the side despite an injury last week and Beau Hendry was named after narrowly escaping suspension during the week. James Hallahan kicked the first goal of the afternoon for the Sharks, which was badly needed to settle nerves. Both teams had showed nerves by hitting the post from easy position before the captain’s opening goal. Daniel Grant was then handed a lucky 50m penalty to kick Sorrento’s second and extend their lead. Nick Corp kicked Sorrento’s third unanswered goal from out of nowhere, rushing a snap from a pack situation to inflict more misery on the Pythons. The quick starting Sharks were surprising to watch given their lackluster starts to matches in the latter half of the season. Leigh Poholke soon added another to put the Sharks 27 points ahead late in the first term. The second quarter started poorly for Pines, as Leigh Poholke notched another goal for the Sharks less than 30 seconds into the second term. Aaron Edwards finally broke the Pines’ goal drought when he converted his set shot at goal, but the Pythons still trailed by four goals. Edwards quickly added another and the Pines were starting to work their way back into contention after their nervy start. A strong run and another Aaron Edwards goal took the Pines within a point before Perry Lewis Smith put them in front. Sorrento struck first blood in the second half and took back the lead, with the Hallahan brothers starting to influence the game in a major way. Just as Sorrento were starting to take control, Pines stunned their opponents with a brilliant run of momentum. Tom McDermott came alive, kicking three straight goals to hand his side the lead on the stroke of three-quarter

time and send the Pines fans into a frenzy. Brendan Barfoot booted an early goal in the final term to stretch the Pythons’ lead to 11. Leigh Poholke struck back to put Sorrento within 5 points, before Marcus Gardner put Sorrento in front with ten minutes to play. Just as Sorrento got their noses in front, the lead changed hands again when Shaun White was handed a downfield free kick and converted his shot. Controversy struck when Guy Hendry appeared to take a mark at centre half back, but was called play on. The resulting turnover saw the ball sent towards a waiting Leigh Poholke in the goalsquare, who put the Sharks up by a point with a little over five minutes to play. A behind soon saw the scores levelled, before Marcus Gardner turned hero again to dribble home a major with time ticking away. For every goal Sorrento scored though, Pines had an answer, as Nick Boswell thumped home a stunning goal from distance to square things up once again. With scores level, Aaron Ludewig took a mark inside fifty as the siren sounded. With a deafening crowd behind him, Ludewig slotted the most important behind in MPNFL history. His minor score clinched the game and the premiership for the Pythons. The game had a controversial build up after Pines ruckman Beau Hendry was sent to the tribunal during the week. Hendry was referred to the tribunal after he allegedly stomped on the head of Sorrento’s Luke Tapscott in the first final these sides played. The incident occurred following a fiery fracas in a game full of spotfire incidents. Hendry was found guilty and suspended for two weeks, ruling him out of the Grand Final. Pines made the decision to appeal, and Hendry was found not guilty on a technicality.

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Mornington women triumphant in State 4 South SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie MORNINGTON’S senior women’s team enjoyed a landmark season by clinching the State 4 South championship on goal difference from Old Mentonians. It was their inaugural season in the competition and they now are preparing for the challenge of State 3 South in 2019. What makes their achievement remarkable is that the average age of the squad is just 17 with the youngest player only 15 years old. There also is a strong club connection with 10 of the 15 players having played with Mornington’s juniors. Coach Robin Smith was thrilled with his side’s triumph and highlighted the squad’s unity as a key factor. “I’m delighted for this group of young women,” Smith said. “They’ve worked hard all season and there is an outstanding team spirit which has been the biggest factor in their well-deserved success.”

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Local heroes: Mornington’s title-winning women’s team, back row, left to right: Tiffany Pearce, Hanna Falk, Bella DiNicolantonio, Sarah Liston, Emily Douglas. Middle: Jennifer Quinlan, Tenisha Van Dam, Monique Steenbergen (captain), Lilly Ridgway, Ruby Stewartson, Robin Smith (coach). Front: Kim Anderson, Mik Wharton, Jaia Pate, Anna Munro, Amanda Chhouk.

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By Craig MacKenzie SOUTHERN United will lay claim to having the best under-14 squad in Victoria if it wins next weekend’s grand final and records an historic second successive double. Last year the side coached by former Matilda and FFV Hall of Famer Deb Nichols and former Langwarrin, South Melbourne and Casey Comets keeper Emma Bracken won the under-13 NPLW championship and Grand Final. That cemented their status as the premier outfit in Victoria’s elite underage competition. This season the squad clinched the under-14 title in August and on Saturday defeated Victorian powerhouse South Melbourne 3-2 at Monterey Reserve in the under-14 semis to reach the 2018 grand final. Southern’s date with destiny arrives at 10am next Saturday at ABD Stadium in Broadmeadows against Calder United who defeated Bulleen 4-3 in last weekend’s other semi. For Calder it’s a shot at redemption having gone down 2-0 to Southern in last year’s grand final with goals from Taylah Hennekam and Candy Kilderry, who remain important cogs in Southern’s machine. Not only do the Southern girls have a chance to write themselves into the record books but they also are tasked with maintaining the club’s record of winning a Grand Final in every year of its existence having won the under-15 premiership in 2016 in the inaugural year of the NPLW competition. But Southern had to use a get-outof-jail card last Saturday after facing a setback in the 5th minute when Ivana Demaria broke quickly and was brought down inside the area. Demaria converted from the resultant penalty to make it 1-0. Southern equalised in the 20th minute from a long-range Alex Jones free kick which sailed over the head of South Melbourne keeper Anastacia Samaras and it was 1-1 at the interval. South Melbourne hit the front in the 46th minute through an Alessandra Davis own goal but Rhys McKenna capitalised on poor defending three minutes later to make it 2-2 from close range. Hennekam’s long-range strike six minutes from time settled the issue but what a battle this was. Nichols is acutely aware that Southern will need to perform at a

Midfield dynamo: Southern United star Alessandra Davis in action against South Melbourne last weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

much higher level if it is to win next weekend. “Calder’s beaten us twice this season and we won the other game so it’s got to be a very up week for us if we’re going to go back-to-back,” said Nichols. “We’ve spoken about how they will probably watch a replay of last year’s grand final to drive home the point that they don’t want to feel that way again. “We’ll only train twice this week but we’ll work on being tighter at the back because we’re going to have to be.” Meanwhile Southern technical director Harry Chalkitis is conducting a review of the club’s onfield structure and plans to submit his findings and recommendations to the committee next week. A number of coaching positions need to be filled for next season with John Meads stepping down from his highly successful stint as under-12s coach to become more involved in the club’s Skill Acquisition Program. Former Skye United senior women’s reserve coach Ernie Cerda has

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been linked with Southern as has Washington Castillo who coached Skye’s under-16 boys this season. In NPL2 news Langwarrin expects to select a senior assistant to Scott Miller this week. Expressions of interest closed last Friday and it’s believed that five candidates applied. Miller and technical director Stephen Fisher will vet the applicants and the successful candidate will become involved in selecting an under20s coach, a process expected to be finalised next week. The under-20s job was vacated by Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor a few weeks back and has attracted seven applicants for a post Miller views as a second assistant’s role. It’s believed that Langwarrin has spoken to former Melbourne Victory midfielder Callum Goulding. He walked out on Langy partway through last season and joined NPL rival Box Hill United but there’s a strong rumour that the club is considering recruiting him for a second time in less than a year. Langy held its players’ player of

the year and its annual presentation nights last weekend. Senior players’ player of the year was goalkeeper Robbie Acs and Johnny Kuol was runner-up while Alex Whyte won the under-20s equivalent with Keegan Guy runnerup. Andy McLean’s outstanding season was recognised when he won the club’s best and fairest award with Kuol runner-up. The under-20s best and fairest was Cedric Benza with Whyte and Travis Ernsdoerfer joint runners-up. Sean Skelly won the club person of the year award. The big news in State 1 South-East is Mornington’s capture of striker Amir Osmancevic from NPL outfit Northcote. Ironically the 23-year-old will line up next season against recently promoted Doveton, the club which gave him his senior debut before he spent a year in the Balkans with Sloga Kraljevo and NK Zagreb then returned to Australia and joined Peninsula Strikers in 2015. He switched to Dandenong Thun-

der for the 2016 season and has since played for Dandenong City, Moreland Zebras and Pascoe Vale. He joined Northcote midway through the 2018 season. In State 3 South-East news Skye’s United’s players’ player of the year was Daniel Walsh with Daniel Attard runner-up. Frank Dimu was player’s player of the year in the reserves and Marcus Anastasiou runner-up. In State 4 South news Mitchell Ball will apply for the vacant senior coaching role at Baxter. Roy Kilner quit the post at season’s end and will not be returning. “I’m quite happy to throw my hat in the ring but if a more experienced candidate came along then I’m quite prepared to work alongside him and learn,” Ball said. He might get his wish as former Peninsula Strikers and Brandon Park head coach George Hughes is understood to be on Baxter’s radar. Former Langy assistant Ronnie Whitton had been linked with the Baxter job but he is expected to join an NPL club this week after also being in the frame for coaching jobs at Berwick City and Hampton Park United. A handful of experienced Baxter players are believed to be considering a move to Somerville which finished fourth in State 5 South after its promotion push stalled in the last match of the season. Somerville announced last week that during October and November assistant coach Stan Packer will be in charge of a nine-week summer academy squad to prepare young players for senior and reserve soccer. Those selected from the current squads are: Ash Scholes, Jar McMinimee, Jordan Lunt, Sam Beadle, Latham Horvath, Kadison English, Kevin McCormick, Liam Morgan, Dom Dawe, Cameron Dingley, Caleb Anderson, Alex Colville, Jack McKenna, Tom Brewster, Devlin Lee, Eddie Hume, Callum Love, Lachie Flannigan, Sam Clark-Ash, Alex Clark-Ash, Zac Kearney, Josh Mulder, Joshua Davies. The club also invites players aged 15–21 interested in joining the Eagles for 2019 to contact director of football Zach Peddersen via the club’s facebook page or email zach@elevationsports.com.au Next weekend’s game: SATURDAY 10am: Southern Utd v Calder Utd (U14 grand final, ABD Stadium).

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Dylan is far from Dunn and dusted FORMER champion apprentice jockey, Dylan Dunn, is set to return to the saddle this week after being forced to prematurely hang up the boots 18 months ago due to illness and weight concerns. The 23-year-old has taken some time away to allow his body to recover and was given the all-clear on Wednesday 12 September to resume race-riding by as early as Saturday 15 September. Dunn will be sticking to riding at 58kg in the “country” and 57kg in “town” which he believes will not only benefit his body but also his ability to ride at his best. “When I first retired, obviously it wasn’t exactly something that I wanted to do but I felt that I had to do it because of the way my weight was,” Dunn said. “I just found trying to lose a kilo or two over the course of a week is fine but when you’re constantly going to lose three kilos the day before a race meeting it just isn’t good for your health, your mental state and also your ability to ride. “I’ve taken some time off to really let my body relax and sort of finish growing too, now that I’m 23. “I’m going into it this time with a much better frame of mind because I’m actually able to eat, I’m not having to sweat and hopefully I’m going to be able to ride even better because of it. “ Prior to taking a step back from the sport, Dunn had ridden more than 130 winners including the Group Three Easter Cup on Leebaz and the Group Three Breeders Stakes on Tris. He is now set to return as a fullyfledged senior rider, having completed more than four years of full-time riding, including trackwork and on

race day. “It probably works out to have ridden 4,000 horses every year or more, so you know it better than the back of your hand,” he said. “As soon as I got on that first horse and was able to have a gallop I felt like I was back home and even doing the trials yesterday I feel as though nothings ever changed. “I honestly feel like I haven’t even stopped, so I’m pretty confident that when I get back it should be all smooth sailing.” Dunn has also spent the past month riding full-time work for James Cummings’ Godolphin stables which he “snapped up” as soon as the offer presented itself. There has also been plenty of support from trainers across Victoria who have offered a lending hand as Dunn starts to make his way back onto the scene. “There’s been plenty of trainers that said they’ll look after me when I come back and try and support me the best they can, but realistically the thing I’m most impressed about is all the people from day-to-day life that have been fans or friends of family that have shown so much support,” he said. “That’s probably one of the reasons why I am coming back because I feel that I didn’t get to leave on terms that I wanted to, and I had so many supporters back then that I now want to be able to help get great success with.” “Just to be able to reach so many people and have so many great responses back to me just really proves that I’m doing the right thing in returning to racing.” Ben Triandafillou

The prodigal Dunn returns: Dylan Dunn (left) is set to return to the saddle and join the senior jockey ranks alongside his father, Dwayne Dunn. Picture: Supplied

Mounties soar in junior footy finals MPJFL

By Ben Triandafillou THE Mt Martha Junior Football Club had a massive hand in the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League grand finals which were held over the weekend of Saturday 8 September in Pearcedale. The Mounties relished the “perfect grand final atmosphere” over the two days, with five of their nine teams taking out their respective age-group grand finals. There were three sides from the Frankston District Junior Football League (Mt Eliza, Frankston Rovers and Seaford) that also added to the occasion, with Mt Eliza also managing to claim the grand final victory in the under-18s Girls grand final over Mt Martha. Mt Martha Junior Football Club president James Barrett said it couldn’t have been a better weekend for the 18 grand finals to take place. “It was brilliant football weather; the atmosphere was great, and it was a massive crowd with grand parents, friends and family all turning up to support and cheer on the juniors,” Barrett said. “The games were reasonably close and it was the first time for a lot of the girls to play in the grand finals.” Of the six Girls’ grand finals, Mt Martha had four sides competing, with two of them scoring victories. Barrett believes the under-11s Girls’ side would have easily won the “best-dressed” award for the finals. “They were super excited to get out there, and every one of them had their hair done up in black and red hairbands to support the club. It was fantastic.”

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Barrett said to have four sides make it through to the Girls’ grand finals was a credit to the system that they have in place at Mt Martha. “It comes down to the programs we’ve got for training as well as off-field behaviour,” he said. “Overall the overarching key to the Girl’s program is to focus on their development and retention. We have about 120 girls in total so it would be great to see them back here again for next season.” As for having the three FDJFL sides in the league, Barrett said it was great to have the added competition to contend with. “Mt Eliza is a fairly strong club and was a good adversary to have in the [under-18s Girls] league throughout the year,” he said. “More competition is always better.” Over the two days, the MPJFL grand final winners were: Under-11s Girls – Tyabb, Boys Navy – Red Hill and Boys White - Dromana ; Under-12s Boys Navy – Mt Martha and Boys White Moorooduc; Under-13s Girls – Mt Martha, Boys White – Somerville and Boys Navy – Mt Martha; Under-14s Boys White – Rosebud and Boys Navy - Rye; Under-15s Girls White – Pearcedale/Baxter, Girls Navy – Mt Martha and Boys - Beleura; Under-16s Boys Navy – Mt Martha and Boys White - Dromana; Under- 17s Boys – Pearcedale/Baxter; Under18s Girls Navy – Mt Eliza and Girls White – Seaford.

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Mitchell ready for world champ, Whateley scores pro win BLAIRGOWRIE boxer Jayde Mitchell is one step closer to his world championship title after a tough victory over former Australian champion Kerry Foley on Friday 7 September. Just as he’s overcome various injuries, Mitchell managed to pick himself up after suffering several blows from Foley in the sixth round, to take out the 10-round match-up at the Melbourne Pavilion. Mitchell, who sat just inside the top 10 world rankings prior to the fight, believes he will now jump into the top five following the victory. Mitchell said Foley would have to be one of the biggest hitters he has faced in his career. “If anyone had questioned my durability before, I certainly showed that I can pick myself up and take it to some of the best,” he said. “He got me with his trademark left hook in the sixth round, and I was gone, but I wasn’t going to let him take away all that hard work and everything we had gained up to this point. “It was a really tough fight and a really tough round, but I made the necessary adjustments and showed why I am one of the best super middleweight fighters.” Mitchell believes the fight against Foley will benefit him greatly in the long run. “Until you’re put into that situation you don’t if you’ve got the toughness and mental toughness to lift yourself out of it, and I think I proved to everyone and myself that I definitely have the mental smarts and physical capabilities to do so,” he said. “We are so close now [to reaching the goal of a world title], all the sacrifice will be all worth it in the end, and I believe I have the tools and style now to become the new world champion.” Mitchell is planning on having one more fight on December 14, before hopefully making a charge at the WBA World super-middleweight Champion, Rocky Fielding in early 2019. Also on the Friday night card, Peninsula Boxing’s Jason Whateley made his professional debut after an exceptional amateur career. Whateley faced New Zealand boxer, Navosa Ioata, in a six-round

Here to take over: Peninsula boxer Jayde Mitchell is setting his sights on the world title. Picture: Marty Camaleri

match-up and kicked off his professional career in terrific fashion, comfortably claiming his debut fight. Peninsula Boxing head coach Marcos Amado said that while the fight wasn’t for a title, it was still a massive fight which meant a lot going forward. “[Whateley] had 96 amateur fights, but it was like starting all over again,” Amado said. “He had all the pressure and expectation coming into it, so he had to carry that as well. “He had to get used to the different crowd and the different atmos-

phere, so it was good to see that he could actually follow instructions as well as he did and put into practise what we had been training. “It’s easy to do certain things on the pads, and the bags, and with sparring partners but when you’re under the lights and in front of the crowd, to be able to execute the game plan, is a whole different skill in itself.” Amado has always believed that Whateley would be better suited to the extra rounds of a professional fight, and his debut only reinforced that belief. “There’s a big difference as far as

the way things are scored and the way things are looked at but for us Jason is an endurance athlete,” he said. “He’s built for longer rounds, so the more rounds we can fight the better he’s going to look.” “He’s quieter rounds were the first and second rounds and then he stormed home in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth, and considering he’s never fought six rounds before, he made it look easy. “He could have done with the 12 rounds straight off the bat.” This week, Whateley will also be sparring with and preparing Australian cruiserweight boxer

Mark Flanagan as he builds up for his world title bout against Denis Lebedev. Flanagan is expected to be down sparring with Jason from Tuesday 18 September to Friday 21 September. Peninsula Boxing also had four other amateur boxers take to the ring on the Saturday. April Franks picked up a late call-up fight and went up a weight division, but still managed to score a convincing victory. “She took the fight on two days’ notice and comfortably beat a heavier and more experience girl,” Amado said. “The advantage we had was that this weekend she has a fight down in Tasmania, so we were ready three quarters of the way. “Although it was a weight division higher and she had a little bit more experience I knew April was up to the task and I said straight away that ‘she’ll take the fight’.” “The girl was significantly bigger than her, a lot taller than her, probably had a foot higher reach on her but it meant that we didn’t have to cut weight either, so we didn’t have to worry about the weight aspect of it.” Scott McDonald also took up a fight on the Saturday, and while he was dominant at the start, he was forced to stop as he copped a thumb to the eye. “He was winning the bout and had just landed some cracking shots,” Amado said. “The guy just slipped his glove out and just caught him in the eye with his thumb and actually pushed his eye back into the socket. It wasn’t too good. “He lost vision in that eye for a little while. He’s getting better now but it’s still severely bruised and still closed up.” Amado said that “these unfortunate things happen” and a rematch between the two boxers has been organised in a couple of weeks. Glen Richardson also returned to the ring after two years away and managed to give an eight count, being finishing off strongly to score an impressive comeback victory. Maurice Girolami closed out the day with an impressive second round stoppage. “It was a successful weekend all up,” Amado concluded. Ben Triandafillou

Tyabb motocross junior racing through the ranks HE’S only 12-years-old, but Tyabb Motocross rider, Ty Godfrey, is quickly climbing the riding ranks and has claimed the Victorian Junior State Motocross Title on Saturday 1 September. The humble athlete has lived and breathed the sport since he could speak, making motor bike noises and riding his first quad bike by the age of twoyears-old. While he wasn’t specifically aiming to take out the state title, Ty still managed to rack up victories in three of the four rounds at various tracks across Victoria. Ty’s only unplaced round came after dislocating his finger in the second lap, yet he still managed to finish the race off in fourth. The victory was his second major titles win this year having also won the Shipwreck Coast Open in January. Ty’s father, Matt Godfrey, said that while the wins are a massive testament to his ability, he’s actually more proud of the way he has developed over the years. “I’m more proud of how he’s matured, developed and learnt how to cope with the pressure,” Matt said.

“Obviously I’m with him every time he rides, but the way he continues to progress is amazing. I just love the way he is humble and doesn’t want to be a superstar. He has a real cult following from the younger kids, they all want to dress and be like him. I’m just really proud of him.” Ty scored the state title victory over a group of 35 quality riders from across not only Victoria, but also interstate competitors. Matt said the volunteer-run motorcycle track in Hastings, which is based on Blue Scope land, has been a massive benefit for Ty to get to this level. “We’ve got to give a big thanks to everyone around the corner at the motorcycle track,” Matt said. “It’s the best facility for someone like Ty to grow up with. It’s forever changing and caters for all rider types. “That’s where he got a lot of his skill and he’s been going there since he started when he was two.” While Ty is having great success in the motocross discipline, he is also looking at taking up freestyle riding and competing in events once he turns

16-years-old. Matt said he has been heavily influenced by Nitro Circus star, Cam Sinclair, who Ty has become “great friends” with. “He loves jumping off freestyle ramps, and doing flips and jumps into the foam pits,” Matt said. “He just loves riding a motor bike to be honest. Every night he comes home and drops the bag and goes off on the mini bike, and as he gets bigger the jumps just get bigger. “It’s pretty amazing to watch. He gives the big boys a bit of a run for their money that’s for sure.” Ty is now eyeing off yet another major competition, the Western Regional Championships, which he’s currently leading by 50 points with one round to go. Ty won the last round of the championships with a broken fork on Saturday 8 September, and still managed to post the fastest time for the day. The final round of the Western Series will be run in Colac on Saturday 27 October. Ben Triandafillou Western Port News

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