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Devil test for runners Puffing, panting runners brought Devilbend Natural Features Reserve alive on Sunday at Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club’s annual fundraiser. About 500 athletes contested a half marathon, five and 10km events – and other novelty races – with proceeds raised on the devil-theme day going to a host of worthy causes. See ‘Worthy cause close to Tom’s heart’, Page 7. Picture Andrew Hurst

Tug of war over bike law Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au DRAMATIC scenes followed the attempted arrest by police of a 14-yearold Hastings boy on Sunday for riding an unregistered “monkey bike” along a public road. As Beau Howroyd was being marched towards a police car in Derwent Court about 3pm a family friend – Shawn Lyndon – intervened and began a tug of war with the arresting officer. It was a case of “Let him go,”

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“No you let go,” as the men pushed and shoved. Mr Lyndon and his young friend then managed to run away. A crowd had gathered in the street to watch the incident and it was captured on a neighbour’s mobile phone. Amid jeers from neighbours, police backed off. Senior Sergeant Alan Courtney of Hastings police said on Monday that Beau Howroyd would “be interviewed by police at a later date”. The bike has been seized. Last week he was fined for riding a motor bike

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Time of transition: School principal Richard Mucha assembled a group of partents, children and teachers to illistrate the success of Hastings’ Linking Schools and Early Years project. Picture: Gary Sissons

Heartening results from child transition program THE latest statistics available show efforts to raise the skills and improve health of youngsters starting school in Hastings are paying off. Although it dates back to 2012, the Australian Early Development Index shows improvement in five key areas, although Hastings still lags behind scores recorded across the state and nationally. The areas seen as being necessary for future development are physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills, communication skills and general knowledge. “The most important period of a person’s life developmentally is the first five years,” Richard Mucha, principal of St Mary’s Primary School, Hastings, said.

“If appropriate development does not take place here, there is a greater likelihood that a person will never achieve their potential, they will always be behind and their happiness and life chances are likely to be greatly diminished.” Mr Mucha said results of the 2009 AEDI “highlighted that high numbers of children in Hastings were significantly disadvantaged compared with their peers throughout the country upon beginning school in prep”. He credited the Linking Schools and Early Years (LSEY) project as having “certainly played a part” in the improvements shown in 2012 AEDI results. The LSEY project – which started in Hastings in 2007 with funding from the R E Ross Trust and Myer Founda-

tion – focussed on helping families and children making a smooth transition between “early years’ services and school”. Mr Mucha said the project involves all Hastings’ primary schools, kindergartens and long day child care services, Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service, Peninsula Heath Community Health, Biala Peninsula, playgroups, Monash University, Hastings Rotary Club, the school nurse “and in fact every organisation whose primary interest is young children and their families”. “Our goal is to work collaboratively, as a group, for the benefit of all Hastings’ children, not just those at our own schools or services, in order to improve the readiness of children to engage effectively with the curriculum

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A SERIES of marine and land-based site surveys that aim to pave the way for a new container port at Hastings have been completed. The Port of Hastings Development Authority said the program started in December 2013 included a marine geotechnical survey, marine geophysical survey, land-based geotechnical survey and a topographic survey. “Results of the surveys will provide the authority with detailed baseline information needed to inform port design and detailed scientific studies over the next three years, as planning for the development project to create Victoria’s second container port at Hastings continues,” authority CEO Mike Lean said. “The largest program was the marine geotechnical survey. Two jack-up barges began surveying in late December 2013, taking seabed samples from just over 100 sample locations predominantly within the existing shipping channels, anchorage and port areas of Western Port.” One of the jack-up barges was put out of action in February when four sections of its 7-9 tonne “legs” broke off. The sections were recovered by divers and marine salvage experts and the barge repaired by Crib Point Engineering, Hastings. Sea Lift 1 was back at work in the northern section of Western Port in April and to date no reports have been released from an investigation into what went wrong. Mr Lean said at the time that the first two legs broke away from the barge while it was lowering itself into position before starting drilling operations.

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A DOWNWIND race that started with a boat ride, and a Sawtooth SUP (stand-up paddle board) race that combined downwind and surfing, were two highlights of a weekend of racing in the waters on both sides of the Mornington Peninsula on 9 and 10 August. In its third year, the Surftech SUP Winter Classic attracted competitors from Victoria and NSW, including local paddlers Heath Meldrum, Matt Nottage and brothers Chris and Nick Clarke. Using his local knowledge, Chris, of Pt Leo, won the champion of champions trophy, winning the Sawtooth and SUP-X races and placing sixth in the 10 kilometre downwind and fourth in the 1.5km sprint. Organisers were hoping for winds from the north west, south or south west for the 10 kilometre downwind

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race on the Saturday. But, with a northerly, they had to change their plans and at short notice, Phil Stephens, of Sorrento-based fishing charter RIP Charters, agreed to take the paddlers out into Port Phillip for the downwind race start. More than 30 paddlers started from Mud Island and finished at Rye. Nottage, a local paddler training in Queensland, was first ahead of prone paddler Zeb Walsh (who is in training to defend his Catalina Classic title in the US), followed by Meldrum and Harry Lee. The Clarke brothers were next with Nick beating Chris across the line. Hot on their heels was Terrene Black, the 2013 Molokai female champion. Sunday’s events moved to Western Port, off Flinders. An overnight wind change provided good conditions for

the short-course races, including the inaugural Sawtooth event, which required paddlers to race from Flinders to Shoreham and negotiate five of the area’s surf breaks along the way. Winner Chris Clarke showed local knowledge by finishing the six kilometre run in just under 33 minutes. Black, of NSW, was the first woman across the line. Grant Hardiman, of NSW, took out the 1.5km sprint ahead of Nick Clarke and Steve Ferguson, with Black completing a clean sweep of the women’s divisions. Before the final event, the kids took to the water for a three-race series. Nathaniel Clarke, of Flinders, took out the boys’ division and Coco Barrett, of Blairgowrie, won the girls. For all results visit supwinterclassic. com.au

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Complaints mar ward poll Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE final two weeks of voting weeks in the Red Hill byelection have been marred by complaints about candidates to the Victorian Electoral Commission and how community groups were being encouraged to vote. Although the VEC says it cannot comment, it is understood complaints have been made against one candidate for illegal signs and another for using a photograph of himself wearing a shirt emblazoned with Mornington Peninsula Shire logos and describing himself as a “recent former councillor”. The photographs of Leigh Eustace being used in his printed literature and advertisements in this newspaper were taken during his time as a shire councillor. “I’ve been sent a letter alleging I’ve breached section 55A of the Local Government Act which contains penalties of up to $9000 or six months jail for acting in a misleading or deceptive manner,” Mr Eustace said. A follow-up letter on Monday told Mr Eustace that an investigation showed no offence had been commited and no further action would be taken. The other major upset followed a decision by the Red Hill Ward Consultative Group to invite fewer than half the 17 candidates to address its members. The group’s chairman David Maddocks said on Thursday that the group had decided that candidates from within the ward were more likely to “have a better idea of the issues”. “We were trying to sort some wheat from the chaff,” he said. However, Red Hill ward resident and council candidate Barbara Porter was left off the invitation list while Kylie Greer, who lives outside the ward at Arthurs Seat, was invited to attend. “Of all of the candidates in this election my residence is smack in middle of the Red Hill ward and by the consultative group’s own narrow limited criteria I should have been included,” Ms Porter said. Ms Porter said that contrary to a report in The

News (“Ward candidates denied a hearing”, 12/8/14) she did spend a lot of time in the ward and was anxious for the record to be corrected “otherwise my nameless critic may just get away with nobbling my chances in this election”. She criticised the consultative group’s “lack of transparency” and “what would appear to be a conflict of interest by some on the interviewing panel, as at least two people to my knowledge are affiliated with, or have been actively supporting, particular candidates in this byelection”. “I believe all candidates should have had the opportunity to present to community groups in this preelection meeting, that is what democracy is about,” Ms Porter said. Mr Eustace, resident of Mt Eliza and “a big supporter of democracy”, said three current councillors do not live in their wards. Mr Eustace said the consultative group had “certainly not been thinking of the best interests of the residents of the Red Hill ward by not considering other candidates”. After hearing from the seven invited candidates the consultative group placed Tim Wood at the top of its preference list followed by Kerry Watson and Mark Fancett. Members of the consultative group are drawn from community groups from Flinders, Somers, Shoreham, Balnarring Beach, Cape Schanck and Red Hill. Following the group’s meeting Christine Haydon used the PEN-X delivery system to let people know the group’s “objective was to choose 1 candidate to recommend and support to the various represented groups … if you are a voter please consider Tim Wood”. Peninsula Exchange (PEN-X), is effectively an “electronic post office” used to share information by many peninsula community groups and individuals. PEN-X chair, Peter Avery, said it had been “totally incorrect” of The News to say Ms Haydon represented PEN-X. “There was no representative from PEN-X at that meeting and in fact PEN-X is an email distribution hub only and therefore takes no part in

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any community meeting activities.” The News did not name Ms Haydon in its report. Mr Maddocks said Ms Haydon had attended the meeting representing the shire-wide group, Peninsula Speaks. “Organisations representing any community groups in the ward are entitled to come,” he said. Mr Maddocks said meetings were not open to individuals, “only to people representing a group, organisation or incorporated body” operating within the Red Hill ward. He said Ms Haydon was “entitled to choose her way of communicating” the outcome of the meeting. “We don’t control people,” he said. “Christine was entitled to only mention one candidate [in her PEN-X emails], although it’s not something that we would necessarily have condoned. “We’re trying to help people, not trying to exclude people.” Ms Haydon did not return calls from The News. Mr Maddocks said he had invited Kylie Greer to speak without realising she did not live within the ward. “She lives one street out of the boundary of the ward; it may have been an error on our part.” Mr Maddocks said there would not have been enough time to adequately assess each of the 17 candidates. “Members of the group are entitled to invite whoever they want. “We’re a bunch of people, very good people, respected in the community because of the work they do.” n Voters in Red Hill ward have until 6pm Friday to return their completed ballot paper and avoid a fine. Votes that do not reach the Returning Officer by this time cannot be counted. “If it’s getting too late to return completed ballot material by post, voters can deliver it in person,” returning officer Julie Allan said. The election office is at Shop 13, 143 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana.

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Story to tell WINNER of the 2014 Stawell Gift and a regular on Channel 10’s The Project Luke Versace, will have plenty to talk about as guest speaker at the next meeting of the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Tourism Association. He “ran with the bulls” in Spain in 2002 but was gored so severely doctors thought he may never walk again. Twelve years later he won Australia’s most prestigious foot race. The venue is the Pig and Whistle Tavern, 365 Purves Rd, Main Ridge, 6.30pm on Wednesday. Details: Shawne Rubinstein 5989 2239 or 0404 865 279.

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CEO’s job to be advertised David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au Shire CEO Michael Kennedy will apply to get his job back after councillors decided Monday last week in a shock decision to advertise his position rather than to reappoint him. In an email to staff the day after the councillors’ decision, Dr Kennedy wrote: “I firmly believe that I am the very best person for the role of shire CEO.” Councillors made their decision after what is believed to have been a long and at times bitter meeting. Sources say that only three of the 10 councillors at the meeting voted to reappoint Dr Kennedy for another term. He has been CEO for 15 years. The ‘special’ Special Purposes Committee Meeting to discuss his future began at 5pm and adjourned just before 7pm for the scheduled council meeting. In question time at that meeting the mayor Cr Antonella Celi said she had received two questions related to “a confidential matter under council discussion. I just wish to advise that a formal statement will shortly [be] released in regard to these questions,” she told the meeting. At least one of the questions sought information on the outcome of councillors’ discussions about the CEO’s future. Councillors reconvened to continue these discussions after the brief council meeting. The shire media release about the councillors’ decision on the CEO was emailed at 10.21am the next day. It was followed 17 minutes later by Dr Kennedy’s email to staff, addressed to “Team-mates”, of his intention to run for the job, for which he currently earns some $350,000 annually.

Dr – then Mr – Kennedy was hired as CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in 1999. He was reappointed in 2004, 2008 and 2012, with controversy surrounding the 2004 and 2008 reappointments. Concern was also expressed about the 2012 reappointment, many in the community feeling the market should be tested to see what calibre of applicant might be attracted to the job, which pays more than most state premiers get. The 2008 concern culminated in an Ombudsman’s inquiry in 2009, sparked by community complaints about the reappointment process, especially that of 2004. Then Victorian Ombudsman George Brouwer found the reappointment was lawful. But he criticised the shire’s handling of requests made under freedom of information law. He recommended changes in how the shire dealt with FOI applications and urged counselling for then corporate support manager Noel Buck and for Dr Kennedy. Mr Buck was counselled; Dr Kennedy was not. The councillors’ decision last Monday not to reappoint but to advertise the CEO’s job came at a crucial moment, with councillor numbers tied five-all in the 11-member chamber (one position is vacant) and the possibility that the issue could go down to the casting vote of the meeting chair, Cr David Garnock. Red Hill ward has had no councillor since Frank Martin retired in May this year because of illness. His replacement will be known on 23 August when the current ward byelection result is known. Had last Monday’s decision been to reappoint Dr Kennedy, 62, it could have been short-lived. It could have been over-

turned after the byelection had the new councillor opposed the decision to reappoint. Many of the 17 Red Hill ward byelection candidates had indicated they oppose reappointment. It is believed this argument was put with some force to councillors last Monday, its proponents arguing council would look foolish were they to make a decision knowing it almost certainly would be reversed two weeks or so later. Section 94 of the Local Government Act provides that councils can resolve to reappoint their CEO but must then advertise that intention, with a 14-day wait before they ratify the decision – or not. That 14 days would have expired after the byelection result, meaning the new Red Hill ward councillor would have taken his or her place in the chamber. More broadly, the new councillor could change the council balance of power by joining one group of five on a number of crucial issues, including whether to build the contentious, expensive Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre on the Rosebud foreshore – or to build it at all. The groups comprise councillors Lynn Bowden, Graham Pittock, Bev Colomb, Hugh Fraser and Tim Rodgers on one side and David Gibb, Anne Shaw, Andrew Dixon, Antonella Celi and David Garnock on the other. Frank Martin belonged to the Gibb group, giving it a 6-5 majority on crucial issues such as the SPA and reappointment of the CEO. While it is early to speculate on a new CEO, it is highly likely that the new chief, or a reappointed Dr Kennedy, will embark on a program of comprehensive and wide-reaching changes to the shire.

RED HILL WARD SHIRE BY-ELECTION 23 AUGUST 2014 A Spa Too Far SPA [Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre in Rosebud] is only one of a half dozen major building projects which urgently require current Shire consideration. Unfortunately it has diverted and divided the Shire over the past 5 years. Essential for the 21st century include a redeveloped Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; a large Shire Theatre/Auditorium complex; a Peninsula Tourism Centre of national standard; modernised Community Halls; physical amalgamation of three Shire Offices. The discussion needs to be had by not only the Red Hill Ward, whose rates will contribute to these, but the whole Mornington Peninsula community. A moratorium on decisions regarding the current SPA proposal during the coming final two years of this Council will allow the above projects to be independently and transparently considered. A comprehensive and sustainable vision for the Shire’s major infrastructure future is essential. The Shire must take a collective deep breath before plunging headlong into the unknown waters of SPA.

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For mum’s sake: Thom Macauley (bib 175) gets into full stride with fellow runners Kylie Howell (132), Lesley Dean (194) and Donna Campisi 121. His mum, Annitta, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Worthy cause close to Tom’s heart TOM Macauley raised money for a cause dear to his heart at the Devilbend Fun Run on Sunday. It will go towards helping his mum, Annitta, who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Tom,10, was one of 500 athletes competing at the annual fundraiser organised by the Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club. Runners tackled cross country races over 5, 10 and 21.1 kilometres – a half marathon – at the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, Graydens Rd, Tuerong to raise money for worthwhile projects. In keeping with the “devil” theme, a devil parade was held before the start of racing, with the best 10 devil lookalikes selected. Those who completed their event in costume had their entry fees refunded. Winners of the major races were: half marathon (men) Dion Finocchiaro 73 minutes; women

Kylie Sprague, 91 minutes. 10km: Lachlan Aspinall 37 minutes, Jodie Kerr 42 minutes; 5km Shane Strahan 19.19, Kailyn O’Connor 20.54. They each received a trophy and sponsor’s prize. Organiser Richard Does hadn’t counted all the money raised by Monday morning, but he thinks it will probably be the same as last year’s $8000. “It’s a great little community event that we hold in the first week of August,” he said. Those taking part can nominate a worthwhile charity – just like Tom did – with other beneficiaries including the Lions Club and Men’s Shed. The scenic picnic area and surrounding reserves are ideal for cross country runs and for raising money for the club, which competes in regular Athletics Victoria events and weekend club racing. Those interested in joining should visit mpac.org.au

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ORGANISERS of last weekend’s Devilbend fun run have been left scratching their heads following the disappearance of a portaloo shortly before the start of the charity event. Eight portable toilets were dropped off at various locations along the course of the fun run at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve on Saturday ahead of the event the next morning. But when Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club members organising the charity event arrived around 6am on Sunday, one of the toilets was missing. Organiser Richard “Dozer” Does said the remote location of the event within the nature reserve made the apparent theft of the portaloo all the more puzzling. “No one seems to have ever heard of anyone ever stealing a portaloo ever before; it really beggars belief,” Mr Does said. “Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to drive all the way out here in the middle of the night to

pinch it – and they must have known it was here because it’s miles from anywhere. “It’s a real mongrel act. We’re a not-forprofit group and this was a charity event, so you couldn’t get much lower than that, not to mention the fact we’re talking about a toilet.” Mr Does said there were no signs of a vehicle having backed up to the toilet, which was at an unpaved section of road at the corner of Hodgins and Derril roads, nor any drag marks from someone moving it to the roadway, which suggested a crane had been used to load it onto the back of a truck. He said the hire company had informed the club the toilets are worth $2500 each and that the responsibility for loss or damage lay with the hirer. “We’ve contacted police and we’re now going through the insurance process, so hopefully they’ll be able to make some sense of this,” he said. Mornington police confirmed they were investigating the incident, but had no leads to date. Chris Brennan

Sculpture approved, in roundabout way AFTER more than three years of highly charged debate, the Flinders sculpture proposal has finally been given the go ahead – in the short term at least. Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors last week voted to approve the erection of a 4 metre tall bronze sculpture by internationally renowned local artist Andrew Rogers on the roundabout at the intersection of Cook and Wood streets, as had been proposed by a sub-committee of the Flinders Community Association. However, debate over the contentious sculpture seems certain to continue with councillors’ approval being made on the proviso that the community be consulted again on its long-term future in two years’ time. A forward planning committee meeting was held at Flinders Town Hall on 28 July during which arguments for and against the sculpture proposal were presented. Council then received 181 written submissions, 90 in support and 91 against.

Opponents of the proposal contended that the process of selection for both the sculpture and location had not determined by an “open community process” and that the association and/or subcommittee did not have the authority to determine a matter of such community impact. They also argued the process of selection of the sculpture should have been competitive, that the sculpture was not unique or relevant to the township, and the location was not safe or suitable. The council was urged to reject the proposal on the basis that the issue had divided the township and would continue to cause “ongoing community upset”. But councillors were told the vast majority of Flinders residents – more than 90 per cent – had expressed no opinion on the sculpture. As such, councillors voted six to three in favour, subject to a “future review of community acceptance” within two years of the last Monday’s council meeting.

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Another goal for the Coventry clan BITTERN residents of more than 30 years, Syd and Edith Coventry, above, recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. They have an interesting story to tell: On his way home from work one day 60 years ago, Mr Coventry alighted from the train at Fairfield station and “couldn’t help but notice” three attractive young ladies: it was, in fact, Edith and two of her sisters. A week or two later, he was on his way home from the grand prix at Albert Park when he noticed two of those young ladies on the platform: they were smartly dressed and Mr

Coventry assumed – correctly – that they were headed for the local dance at Heidelberg Town Hall. A quick change of plans followed and he also went along to the dance. His quick thinking paid dividends for he and Edith were married at Fairfield soon afterwards, in 1954. It was an evening wedding as the footballer had to complete his obligations with Collingwood in the match against Fitzroy before the nuptials could begin. Mr Coventry chose Daylesford as the honeymoon location which, as Edith still reminds him, was not ideal

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help track down a car involved in an armed robbery at a Cribb Point service station last week during which an attendant was threatened at knife point. Two balaclava-clad bandits stormed into the United service station at the corner of Stony Point Rd and Disney St about 8.15pm on Wednesday 13 August. The men jumped the service counter and threatened the console operator with knives before stealing cash and cigarettes. They fled the store to a waiting vehicle which sped off. The offenders were wearing dark clothes and black balaclavas. Police said a vehicle seen leaving the service station immediately after the armed robbery was their best lead and have begun distributing flyers around the Western Port region in the hopes members of the public will be able to help them track it down. The vehicle, similar to the one pictured below, is described as a grey or silver early model Holden Commodore sedan, possibly a VN or similar.

Detective Sergeant Al Hanson from the Frankston armed robbery unit said a similar Holden Commodore abandoned on Frankston-Flinders Rd near the Western Port Hwy intersection had been discounted as the vehicle in question. Anyone with any information regarding the vehicle is asked to call Frankston crime investigation unit on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The same service station was burgled five days later when thieves smashed their way through a side wall. Police said the thieves cut power to the service station at 3.30am on Monday. They then used a mallet or hammer to smash a hole through the cement-sheeting wall of the United’s QuickStop retail shop before crawling inside and stealing cash, cigarettes and a laptop computer. No CCTV footage of the break-in was available due to the lack of power. Police said it was not known if the two incidents were related but that the perpetrators must have been familiar with the shop to have known how to break in. Chris Brennan

in mid-July. The Coventrys celebrated their 60th wedding aniversary with a gala family gathering at MaQuay Restaurant in Hastings. Their clan includes six children, 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Congratulatory messages were received from the Queen, Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor of Victoria Alex Chernov , Prime Minister Tony Abbott, MP for Flinders Greg Hunt, Premier Denis Napthine, MP for Hastings Neale Burgess and MP for Bass Ken Smith. Peter McCullough

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The peninsula stands alone for planning Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au IT’S now official: the Mornington Peninsula is to be treated differently to metropolitan Melbourne when it comes to planning. The state government on Friday released a new Mornington Peninsula planning statement to “ensure” that the peninsula will be “protected for future generations”. “The peninsula will be planned as an area of special character, with a role clearly distinct from and complementary to metropolitan Melbourne,” Mornington MP David Morris said. “The peninsula is one of Melbourne's greatest assets, with areas of national and international conservation significance, and a substantial and diverse local economy.” Mr Morris chaired the governmentappointed committee that prepared the draft statement. Also on the committee were the then mayor Cr Lynne Bowden, Flinders Ratepayers’ Association president Ranald McDonald, Andrew Lovelock of PG Speedie and Associates, shire CEO Michael Kennedy and other council officers. Mr Morris said the “protecting” the peninsula was “critical for the local community [and] … the wider metropolitan region”. “As an area near to a rapidly growing metropolitan area there are increasing pressures and demands being placed on the peninsula,” he said. “The new policy will guide decisionmaking by every government department, public authority, and the Morn-

Planning rules: Mornington Peninsula mayor Antonella Celi and Mornington MP David Morris believe new planning rules have secured the peninsula against becoming another suburb of Melbourne. Picture: Gary Sissons

ington Peninsula Shire.” The new planning rules provided the peninsula with “clear policy direction” which will: n Recognise, maintain and enhance its special values; n Appreciate the existing diversity and delicate balance of land-use which has been carefully planned over a long period;

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No fire from footy Dragons NEW Zealand gave China a good old-fashioned spanking in their AFL International Cup match at the Linen House Centre, Seaford, on Wednesday. The Chinese Dragons didn’t trouble the scorer losing to the New Zealand Hawks 28.25 (193) to nil. The Dragons must have gone into the match with some confidence. They are three-time Cup participants and all their players completed a season in the South China Australian Football League. For the first time, the team had a thorough selection process for players as well as a pre-tournament camp. None of this was much use against the Hawks, however, who demonstrated their status as an elite team in the AFL New Zealand high performance program. Their young players have dominated the NZ club and provincial competitions, with several on the radar of AFL clubs. The Hawks have a strong history at the International Cup, winning in 2005 and with many players in cup campaigns in 2008 and 2011.

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RISING unemployment combined with welfare cuts and increased household costs are pushing more and more Mornington Peninsula families into financial crisis, especially within marginalised pockets of the region. Latest jobless figures show Frankston and the southern peninsula are two of the country’s worst affected regions, with unemployment hitting as much as 8.2 per cent compared to a national rate of 6.4 per cent. And rapidly rising unemployment is only half the story – it is also taking people much longer time to find work, with the average duration of jobseeker registration now 25 months. The overall jobless rate for the combined Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region climbed to 7.1 per cent in July, on par with the state-wide average. However, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the situation is far worse within certain areas of the region, with the jobless rate in Frankston’s central, north and western regions more than double that of other zones. ABS data shows unemployment in the western region of Frankston had climbed to 8.2 per cent, compared to 5.9 per cent in the city’s east, while the rate for the north western sector of the peninsula was just 3.2 per cent compared to 7.1 per cent for the southern peninsula. Welfare agencies fear residents within these pockets of poverty will face a growing struggle finding secure work due to an ever shrinking supply of low and semi-skilled jobs. Low-income families will also be particularly hard hit by welfare cuts and tough new Centrelink payment qualification rules. Welfare groups say they are already struggling to keep up with demand and won’t be able to bridge the gap caused welfare cuts, such as the axing on the Schoolkids Bonus and Family Tax Benefit B and forcing single parents off the pension when their youngest child reach six. Of particular alarm is the situation confronting

young people, with youths not only facing unemployment rates of almost double that of older residents, but also having to content with tough new Centrelink regimes, including having to apply for 40 jobs a month and being cut off payments altogether for six months at a time. The Victorian Council of Social Service said the worsening unemployment rate was “alarming” and warned community organisations were not able to keep up. “Community sector organisations are already stretched beyond capacity delivering basic emergency financial relief to thousands of Victorians who thought they would never need it,” VCOSS CEO Emma King said. The effects of prolonged high unemployment on the community was likely to be “profound”, she said. “Unless we bring together community, business and government to develop a comprehensive workforce participation plan and begin to re-orient our economic development towards employment-intensive growth, the effects on our community will be devastating.” One of the region’s leading community service providers, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, warned of a “generational crisis” created by long-term youth unemployment. “For young people caught up in this jobless spiral this can be a road to long-term poverty and reliance on welfare,” Brotherhood of St Laurence executive director Tony Nicholson said. “'We know youth unemployment has a profoundly scarring effect on young people that will hurt their life chances, including the prospect of even holding down a job further down the track.” Business leaders agreed, warning urgent government action was needed to address growing unemployment. Recently appointed Business Council of Australia president Catherine Livingstone said youth unemployment was “one of the greatest national priorities for government and business to tackle”. Chris Brennan

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There are motocross tracks, but parks and walk ways are not the place to ride.” “Maybe his mum should buy a trailer or and maybe a car and take him to tracks; keep him off the streets - but at 14 grow up.” “No respect in those kids! Allowed to do what they want. The mother needs sorting out, too.” “Police are just doing their job and these people have no respect for the law. Teach the kid a lesson and respect. The parents never got! It’ll be good for him.” “People get away with too much.” Police can impound illegally ridden trail bikes and other “recreational vehicles” on the Mornington Peninsula after an amendment to local laws was approved by the shire council. The shire’s new General Purposes Local Law enables police and authorised council officers to seize and impound recreational vehicles “used in contravention to regulations”. A shire spokesperson said the changes in March had been made following “ongoing complaints” by Victoria Police in relation to the illegal use of recreational vehicles – in most cases, trail bikes. Similar rules have been in force in Frankston for about two years. Senior Sergeant Courtney said at the time that the new rules would enable police to seize illegal vehicles immediately “and get them off the street.”

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Shire awards for heritage projects STONEMASONS Bruce McComb and son Lachlan have won praise for their high-standard trade skills at the Sorrento Golf Club and for restoring the Fenton Grave at Mornington Cemetery. And conservation and landscape management student Sean Edwards, of education provider Franklyn Scholar, received a sustainability/ greening of a heritage place award for environmental works at Endeavour Fern Gully, Red Hill. The three received their 2014 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards from Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Antonella Celi and National Trust Board chairman Dr Graeme Blackman last week. “Preserving the skills needed to restore and retain buildings of heritage significance, especially the craft of stonemasonry, well into the future is important,” Cr Celi said. “The craftsmanship of Bruce and Lachlan shows how passing on these skills from father to son ensures that this specialised work continues to be available for carrying out heritage works in a professional way.” The awards recognise those who have demonstrated excellence in retention, restoration and reuse of heritage places on the Mornington Peninsula. “I congratulate all of the nominees and the winners of the 2014 Awards, and am impressed with the projects and the dedication and specialist skills of the people involved with preserving our heritage on the Mornington Peninsula.” The shire has recently completed a review of heritage places in the Mt Eliza, Mornington and Mt Martha.

Like father, like son: Bruce and Lachlan McComb, centre, receive Heritage Trade Skills awards from the National Trust’s Dr Graeme Blackman and mayor Cr Antonella Celi. At left, the Merricks General Store received a heritage award for the creative reuse of a heritage place.

National Trust Mornington Peninsula president Judy Walsh said this year’s awards were remarkable in their diversity. “It’s very rewarding to see the younger generation involved in heritage conservation in its various aspects including buildings, landscapes, cemeteries, gardens and objects,” she said. “Get out and visit these fantastic projects

around the peninsula, and see the hard work and skilled craftsmanship that’s made these projects something our community can be proud of.” Other award winners were: Restoration of a heritage place: St John the Evangelist Anglican Church Flinders – extensive conservation works to church building. Heritage interpretive signage: Mornington & District Historical Society – football disaster memorial signage, The Esplanade, Mornington, and new interpretive signage at Fenton Grave. Sustainability/greening of a heritage place: BERG (Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group) in recognition of heritage conservation and associ-

ated environmental and educational work. Creative reuse of a heritage place: Merricks general store for transforming its 1920s building into a modern restaurant while retaining the character and fabric of the original building; also Rosebud Pet Vet for creative reuse of a post war residence into a modern veterinary surgery while retaining the integrity of the original building. Specialist heritage trade skills: Michael James, stone mason, at Sorrento Golf Club. Individual award: Sally Robins, Mornington Peninsula Shire local history network coordinator, for the concept and production of the Heritage Trail brochure.

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Tea and antiques for Red Cross centenary

Valued time: Antique expert Warren Joel, left, valued and commented on guests’ family treasurs during a high tea at Balnarring to mark the centenary of Red Cross in Australia.

days so the return home in winter was difficult unless there was a full moon. In January 1917 the branch was able to report that in the previous year it had made: 37 pillows, 211 pairs of socks, 239 shirts, 19 scarves, five knotted slippers, two pairs of bed sock, nine quilts, five cholera belts, five Balaclava helmets, 73 pillow cases, 43 bags, 12 sugar bags, 13 pyjamas, 26 face washers and various parcels of linen and bandages. A reminder of that era is still in existence. A quilt of white cotton material was made by the Balnarring Red Cross ladies on which they embroidered their names in red thread. The quilt had a central motif with the legend Balnarring Red Cross 1918

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and featured a kangaroo and an emu. The quilt is now housed at Australian Red Cross headquarters at Southbank but is on display at Frankston RSL until September. Names of local families featured on the quilt include: Pickford, Mulready, Penney, Lucas, Horne, Kearnan, Berryman, Furphy, Somers, Beard, Warnecke, Watson, Strain, Holland, Day, Buchanan, Jones, Symonds, Boyd, Newland, Brown, Ryan, Stone, Marks, Patrick, Taylor, Humphries, Shepherd, Matheson, Humphreys, Clark, Davies, Stacey, Cubitt, Bishop, Cross, Crow, Grant, Joyner, Hinds, Allan, McIlroy, Shand, Huntley, Nutall, Fenton, Gibson, Templer, Lewin, Holmes, Thompson, Cole,

Falkingham, Wettenhall, Dickson, Sproule and Simmons. Members of the current Balnarring Red Cross branch, the only surviving branch on Western Port side of the peninsula, are considering emulating their sisters of 100 years ago and creating another quilt. Another example of the work of Balnarring Red Cross during World War 1 was reported in the Mornington Standard newspaper in 1916. It was an account of a day at the beach for soldiers recovering from wounds. A marquee to accommodate 100 was erected by volunteers on the beach at Balnarring and was decorated with gum and fern leaves. Unfortunately only half the expected

number of soldiers arrived by “charabanc” or bus and private cars. This was blamed on the fact that fewer cars were available and a number of guests were left behind. The newspaper reported that several toasts were proposed – “The King” by the Red Cross branch president and “the wound soldiers” by local MP Mr Downward, MLA, who also gave a patriotic address. A private Briggs responded for the soldiers and thanked the district people for their efforts. The Argus newspaper also carried a news item on the event at Balnarring under the heading Country News. It reported that: “On Sunday 50 wounded soldiers were entertained at a dinner by the ladies of the Balnarring Red Cross Society and Bittern Patriotic League, assisted by members of the Progress Association, in a specially erected marquee on the beach.” The International Red Cross, headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland, came into being in 1863 as a result of Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant witnessing the aftermath of the battle of Solferino between the French under Louise Napoleon and a Austro-Sardinian force. He was so appalled by the lack of any medical care for the wounded, 40,000 soldiers from both sides were killed or wounded, that he wrote a book, A Memory of Solferino. He then urged leading political and military figures advocating the creation of national voluntary relief organisations to help nurse wounded soldiers leading to the formation of the Red Cross.

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By Tony Duboudin THE Balnarring branch of the Red Cross raised about $2500 from a high tea and antique evaluation held to mark the organisation’s Australian centenary. The money will go towards Red Cross’s humanitarian aid projects in Australia and overseas. The event was held at Somers Yacht Cub on Wednesday 13 August, the date on which the Australian Red Cross was formed 100 years ago. About 100 guests heard antique expert and valuer Warren Joel give his appraisal treasures brought by guests, including an early 20th century French glass vase, valued at $2000, and a 100-year-old christening gown which he said was “worth keeping for the family” but of no great value. During Mr Joel’s presentation a traditional high tea was served on tiered plates and included savouries, cakes, strawberries and cream and a variety of teas. Within a few weeks of the formation of the national Red Cross just as World War 1 broke out, the ladies of Balnarring and district had formed a local branch and made garments for soldiers. Members came from as far away as Flinders to work for the war effort, initially at “Warrawee”, the home of a Mrs H Cook. Members took along their own sewing machines, no mean feat when you consider many probably came by horse-drawn jinkers over unmade roads, cars not being that common at the time. There were no street lights in those

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“Left turn, right turn, duck and weave, be careful of your head, the rabbit hole can be quite low at points.” EXPLORING the theme of mental health, A Mad Tea Party is a vibrant, high-energy show that explores how easily our society labels and judges people who are different and asks the question: What does it really mean to be normal? Told through physical theatre, vaudeville, comedy, circus and dance presented in an Immersive Theatre environment, this adaption of Lewis Carrollʼs Alice’s

Adventures in Wonderland is fuelled by fantasy, dazzling performance, playful interaction and exploration. The audience wanders through a space populated with iconic characters that lead them on their own adventure. When the time is right, a tea party is called, allowing the audience to fall down the rabbit hole, join in the games and try to understand “why a raven is like a writing desk”. Co-director Timothy Christopher Ryan grew up in Frankston and says he “cannot wait” to perform back in his hometown. It is being shown as part of the

2014 Frankston Anywhere Festival at 1pm on 23, 24, 30 and 31 August at Mulberry Hill (owned by the National Trust of Australia), at 385 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South. Under the direction of Timothy Christopher Ryan (Ozact) and Samantha Wojcik (Squid Stamp), this classic tale features six artists who have trained in many different art forms, both at the University of Ballarat (Arts Academy) and Monash University. Tickets are $20 adults and $13 children/concession. To book visit www.anywherefest. com/tea-party

Carers fear time’s running out FAMILY carers at the Balancing the Scales disability forum in Mornington were concerned that the National Disability Insurance Scheme won’t help them before they die. The ground-breaking NDIS reforms of June 2013 were designed to provide support for the 410,000 people with a significant disability - or who acquire one in their lifetime - by 2020. But the length of time it is taking to implement its reforms – with many peninsula families in their late 70s and 80s-plus caring for children in their late 40s and 50s and with some caring for a spouse as well – means their future is not bright. “There’s hope for the future for the lucky few in NDIS trial sites, but fear for other families who are ‘parked’ on crisis waiting lists for essential sup-

port,” Community Lifestyle Accommodation secretary Marie Hell said. “The important question is, what will happen before the full roll out of the NDIS to alleviate the struggle that caring families are going through to support a family member with a mental illness and a significant intellectually disability in Victoria?” she asked. Keynote speaker at the forum was Bruce Bonyhady, chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency. He told 200 guests at the Peninsula Community Theatre on 31 July that: n The main aim of the NDIS was to provide reasonable and necessary support to people with disabilities - whether they have intellectual, physical or mental disabilities - to enable them and their families to build ordinary lives and be part of their communities, and

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ships with groups to meet the urgent demand for housing, and that a housing paper would be released by NDIA soon, with the full roll out of the scheme in 2019-2020. The forum was organised by carer groups Community Lifestyle Accommodation, Peninsula Carer Council supported by Carers Victoria, Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, After-Care and Hill Legal. It was opened by Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Antonella Celi. Carers and service providers from 54 organisations, politicians and community discussed the need to work towards meeting the “enormous challenges facing people with disability, people with a mental illness and their carers”.

Carers highlighted the urgent need to address deficits in long term supported accommodation for older children of ageing carers, and the chronic shortage of good quality accommodation for those with a disability and mental illness. It is known that many homeless prefer to sleep “rough” to avoid the challenges of rooming house accommodation. Many parents and carers of disabled or mentally ill adult children would go to any lengths to keep them off the streets or in boarding houses. Other points raised by carers were the lack of accountability by some service providers; that more trained staff are required to support people with mental illness and disability; that more support is needed for carers who feel ‘abandoned’ by the system, and that

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LETTERS Contract matters Congratulations to those progressive [Mornington Peninsula Shire] councillors who decided to put the CEO’s contract out to tender. Change begins at the top, and if our shire is to become one of the best local governments in Victoria, I believe a new broom is needed to sweep away years of management that has contributed to the enormous debt burden we are saddled with and, given recent poor [council] decisions, will no doubt double in the not too distant future. For the first time in nearly 20 years as a resident, I am hopeful for a bright future for the shire. Ken Dyer, Rosebud West

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Ambiguous outcome In soccer you “bend it like Beckham". Facts can also be bent. Cr David Gibb claims that 68 per cent of the rather dubious Mornington Peninsula News Group’s [online] poll supported a pool on the Rosebud foreshore. The

councillor well knows that polls can be ambiguous and the question couched in such a manner to give the answer you require as was in that poll (“Council’s imaginary six”, The News 12/8/14). However, [the now defunct] The Mail in October 2009 unambiguously asked “Do we need a $20 million pool on rosebud foreshore" to which 63 per cent said no. As can be seen in The Mail poll, the cost has risen since that time to around $40 million. Here is another fact, on 4 May 2012 a public meeting was conducted in Rosebud’s memorial hall where submitters both for and against a pool on the foreshore were invited to make submissions, 70 per cent were against a pool on the foreshore. They were however, happy for it to be built elsewhere when it could be afforded. It must be nice to have a whole finance department to give Cr Gibb a piece of paper to quote all the facts and figures the council wants us to hear. Try telling the ratepayers that rates are remaining the same when they don't remember paying that much last year. Quite frankly, ratepayers are fed up with the rubbery figures and lack of transparency. The pool folly is growing all the time with new add-ons appearing every so often and so is the cost, as shown in the 2009 poll question. The then Labor government continually suggested from 2005 that council choose an inland site as the foreshore was inappropriate. We could have had a pool years ago if council had not been fixated with the foreshore. Cr Gibb won’t tell you that infrastructure expenditure throughout he shire will have to be put on hold because of the borrowings for the pool. He claims that there is no 6-5 split in council, might I suggest readers attend a council meeting and witness the

toxicity for themselves John Cain, McCrae

Over governed The latest piece from Cr David Gibb (“Council’s imaginary six”, The News 12/8/14) just serves to reiterate what so many people have been thinking and saying for many years: "We are clearly over-governed in Australia." As a result of having so many elected positions available, we end up with a body of elected representatives that do not have the necessary skills or professional acumen to make the types of decisions that will have a lasting impact upon our respective communities. We can only hope that the upcoming election in Red Hill ward might just restore some balance within the Mornington Peninsula Shire. While it is a trite to say that local government should confine itself too the three Rs (roads, rates and rubbish), it certainly rings true when you have Cr Gibb espousing unqualified support for the multi-million dollar SPA project when the shire's own consultants raise serious doubts as to both its need and viability. Anyone with the types of skills and expertise required to personally interrogate those reports and form a view that was based upon that analysis, would probably not still be talking about a project budget that was formulated on costs that are now over three years old and acknowledge the substantial inherent risks of construction in shifting sands, which the shire's consultant highlighted as being quite specifically. If Cr Gibb undertook his own research and analysis, rather than just relying on a series of selective comments from third parties, then perhaps he would not attract the level of scrutiny and commentary from pundits

such as David Harrison and others. To be somewhat fair to Cr Gibb and his fellow councillors, the standard of analysis and commentary provided by shire officers in their briefings to councillors highlight that they cannot be relied upon to provide decisive advice, without fear or favour. Stuart Allen, Dromana

Getting personal It seems that when Cr David Gibb’s point of view is challenged he resorts to personal attack (“Council’s imaginary six”, The News 12/8/14). This follows a previous disappointing comment made a few years ago by Cr Gibb in an email to all councillors which was obtained under FOI by the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association which said that: “Should members of this group (Rosebud Ratepayers Group, trading misleading as the MP Ratepayers Group) be charged with sedition, microchipped and detained in the municipal pound for a week?” Cr Gibb has made many statements over a period of time which he has not supported with hard evidence or which are at best his interpretation of the facts. He has questioned my knowledge of pool costs, yet the references used are the same reports Cr Gibb purports to support his claim that “it was more expensive build SPA on the IGA site”. It would appear that Cr Gibb does not understand the difference between cost and the shire’s flawed cost benefit analysis which has been subject of criticism not only by our association but by others including an independent, well experienced and qualified expert in the financial analysis of significant infrastructure projects for the state government. Continued Page 31

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I am writing to set the record straight regarding Barbara Porter, one of the candidates in the Red Hill ward byelection. Your article “Ward Candidates Denied a Hearing” (The News 12/8/14) about the recent Red Hill Ward Consultative Group meeting, states Barbara “did not receive an invitation as it was considered she does not spend much time in the Ward. This is ridiculous. Anyone who has lived in the area as long as she has or been a member of a local committee or moved in the same local circles over the past 30 years would have known better. To exclude Barbara, who was at home on the night of the meeting and would gladly have attended had she known about it, or indeed any of the other omitted standing candidates, really raises a question about the organisers’ understanding of democratic process or even simple fairness and decency. It is fair to say, at the very least, that excluding Red Hill ward candidates

from a Red Hill Ward Consultancy Meeting was unwise. The committee will certainly end up with egg on its face if one of the uninvited candidates wins. Unfortunately, this situation just adds further to community concern about exclusivity, undue secrecy and decisions behind closed doors that has been a growing undercurrent to this byelection. As her candidate statement states, Barbara has lived in the ward for the past 30 years, raised a family and actively contributed locally to school committees, sporting clubs, and years of pro bono expertise in microbiology to help achieve UNESCO recognition for the shire’s biosphere plan. This was in addition to being a working mother who commuted to Melbourne hospitals, government agencies and universities and overseas third world projects requiring her scientific expertise. Barbara ran for council in 2005 on issues related to protecting the coastal villages and marine and rural environment, as well as gaining a fair share of services from the shire in return for rates contributions from Red Hill ward. The Red Hill Ward Consultative Group I am sure, in hindsight, is realising it would have been far better to have followed the footsteps of the Balnarring Common Group, which invited all candidates to a well-attended gathering in Balnarring Hall the previous week. A meeting attended by, among others, Barbara Porter. Esther Gleixner, Flinders

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Location with a difference UNASSUMINGLY set in a quiet residential street, this astounding property has sat peacefully for some 30 to 40 years and quietly watched Mornington expand and build up around it. Purpose built for church use this mammoth property occupies a corner site measuring 2113 square metres across two titles and backs onto Morell Reserve. Such is its size, the main house occupies virtually one title, and the second is entirely landscaped with gardens. The home is comfortable with basic furnishings, however the kitchen has no doubt been updated. There are two enormous common rooms, one has a study alcove, and an equally spacious dining area adjoins the kitchen that receives plenty of natural light, has a good amount of storage space, and appliances include a dishwasher and walloven. Around the corner is a massive walk-in pantry. The accommodation wing consists of a staggering ten bedrooms – all with vanity unit and four full bathrooms with toilet, shower, bath and vanity. Further wet areas include two laundries and three powder rooms. Classed as a single-storey dwelling the opportunities that this landmark property offers (STCA) are many. In all likelihood the home will make way for two luxurious townhouses that can enjoy the close proximity to Shire Hall Beach and the trendiest cafes and bars, but for the creative entrepreneur with a vision to use the solid bones already here, this home could become one of Mornington’s most expansive and luxurious private residences surrounded by a delightful garden setting. The property is for sale by expressions of interest which close on 28 August.

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NEW LISTING

HASTINGS 17 Railway Crescent

NEW LISTING

AFFORDABLE LIVING

BRING YOUR TOOLS, RENOVATORS DELIGHT!

Potential purchasers looking for affordable living or ideal investment, don’t let this pass you by! This home offers 2 bedrooms plus a study, lovely polished floorboards, new kitchen with all new appliances and a lovely

Two bedroom period style home in a great location. Renovation in progress or bulldoze and re-build. This home is an honest reflection of its condition. Boasting hardwood flooring throughout and new internal wall frames, plus large shed and fully fenced yard. Only a 5 minute walk to Crib Point Recreational Reserve and Primary school. Close to public transport, HMAS Cerberus Naval Base and Stony Point ferry. Contact Exclusive Agent.

modern bathroom and outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

HOT PROPERTY

NEW LISTING

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

TYABB 6 William Street

VENDOR SAYS SELL!

PRICE $195,000 Saturday 1:00-1:30pm VIEW AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

CRIB POINT 6 & 8/288 Stony Point Rd

IN THE HEART OF TYABB

ALL THAT YOU NEED!

Conveniently located home on 746m2 (approx) allotment, close to everything with shopping & transport only streets away. Well maintained, offering large living area plus kitchen with ample storage options.

Exciting two bedroom residence will appeal to those who are upsizing, downsizing, first home buyers or investors. Features include Caesar stone bench tops, s/steel appliances, floating floors, heating

Each bedroom is spacious and close to the main bathroom which features separate bath, shower and toilet. Boasting large backyard with garden shed and access for caravan, trailers and boat. Contact Exclusive Agent.

& cooling, outstanding fixtures & fittings and single garage. Also featuring pebble paving & a well fenced yard, Minimum 5% return, vendor needs to sell and will meet the market! Contact Exclusive Agent.

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

BITTERN 18B Symonds Street

DON’T MISS OUT!

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

CRIB POINT 4/36 Pearce Street

A COUNTRY CHARMER

INVESTORS DELIGHT!

A stunning property on 1000m2 (approx) corner allotment is this beautiful family home. Offering leafy tranquility, an abundance of space both inside and out this outstanding 3 bedroom home (master with B.I.R and ensuite) with sweeping verandas which keep the house cool on those hot summer days, or to relax on after a hard day at the office. This charming home will certainly impress on inspection. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Beautifully presented two-bedroom unit, main bedroom with BIR & direct access to the main bathroom and second bedroom with WIR. Open plan living at the rear has r/cycle heating & cooling and the adjoining kitchen includes s/steel appliances and dishwasher. Extra features include a water tank beside the enclosed paved courtyard and single garage. The current rent return is $1195pcm with a great tenant who is keen to stay on. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $435,000 VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE: $245,000 Offers Over VIEW: Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN

NEW LISTING

2372/2374 Frankston Flinders Road

Ideal four bedroom family home set on 2.5 acres (approx.) This residence integrates organic living with an abundance of fruit trees, scattered vegetable beds and 12,000 gallon water tanks with brand new pump, plus bore water. Styled over two levels, the ground floor boasts formal lounge with built in heater, family/meals area with wood heater and large rumpus room with R/V cycle airconditioning for year round comfort; plus a central timber kitchen with laminated bench tops and plenty of cupboard space. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Tucked away is the rare find of approximately 2 acres with all services provided. Beautifully screened with native shrubs that provide privacy, all boundaries are fenced, very generous building envelopes, with attractive Vendor terms offering 120 days interest free. Build your dream home in this tranquil setting. Fantastic Opportunity! Hurry won’t last! Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $495,000 Negotiable AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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BITTERN 263 Disney Street ORGANIC LIVING AT ITS BEST!

A RARE FIND!

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CRIB POINT 1 Park Road

PRICE $650,000 Offers Over VIEW By appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

AUCTION

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

AUCTION Saturday, August 23rd 2014 at 2.00pm

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

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

AUCTION

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

Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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AUCTION

Saturday, August 23rd 2014 at 2.00pm

INSPECT:

Saturday 1:30-2:00pm

TERMS:

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

AGENT:

Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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

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EXECUTORS AUCTION

THE SECRET GARDEN BITTERN 5 Blackburn Street

AUCTION INSPECT: TERMS: AGENT:

Saturday, September 20th at 12.30pm Saturday 12:00-12:30pm 10% Deposit. Settlement 30/45 days. Vacant Possession. Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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SA O TU PE R N D AY

EXECUTORS AUCTION Red cedar country style, 3 bedroom home includes cathedral ceilings, daddo walls, master bedroom with ensuite & ducted heating throughout, R/cycle A/C plus wood combustion heater. From the Veranda the golden sun shines directly through to the spacious north facing lounge & master bedroom, where you can enjoy the serenity & seclusion of this (approx.) 3/4 block of secret gardens. Also included is a double carport & garage with numerous shedding and out buildings. Even during winter the established gardens lend a unique tranquillity to this property... imagine the colour that spring & summer will bring to your very own haven! All services connected.

Hastings 1/25 Douglas Street Superb Unit With Own Street Frontage Immaculately presented, this double storey unit offers three bedrooms - master with FES & WIR and BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to other bedrooms. The chef of the family will enjoy the kitchen comprising stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, and ample cupboard space. Your own private driveway leads to a single garage with remote access, and some more features include split system and ducted heating, two living areas and low maintenance garden. Close to all amenities, this is a must see for first home buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au Page 6

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For Sale Neg over $330,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am David Nelli 0434 744 944 david.nelli@raywhite.com

Somerville 16 Eliza Place Family Home With The Lot Perfect family home, comprising of 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - main with FES, formal lounge and separate lounge and dining area off the open plan kitchen. The outdoor patio provides the perfect space for entertaining, featuring a spa and plenty of covered deck area. Added features include ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, water tank and double garage with remote door and access to the backyard. Fully fenced block of approx. 1000sqm, set close to shopping centres & schools. A very pleasant and well maintained family home.

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

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

TYABB

$495,000 plus

VENDOR SAYS SELL! FIT FOR A FAMILY - RESORT STYLE LIVING!

• 4 Large bedrooms with BIR, master with ENS and WIR • No shortage of space with formal and informal living areas, dining, rumpus room and study area • Gourmet kitchen with plenty of cupboard/bench space and premium stainless steel appliances • Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling • Outdoor decked enclosed entertaining area with fitted heaters • Double garage with rear access

BITTERN

$275,000 plus

COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGION

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

CRIB POINT

$275,000 plus

MOST AFFORDABLE 1/4 ACRE IN CRIB POINT! • 2 Bedrooms, 1 with BIR • Light and bright orientation • Large lounge room and separate dining • Spacious kitchen with island bench stove • Huge shed with studio • Established gardens

BITTERN

$440,000 plus

PRICE REDUCED

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME - HUGE BACKYARD FOR THE KIDS

NEAT AND MODERN EXECUTIVE UNIT • 2 Bedrooms with BIR • Zoned living and dining areas • Sizeable, fully equipped kitchen • Semi ENS bathroom with bath • Large decked entertaining area • Single remote garage

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Tallon SOMERS A Contemporary Somers Classic

CRIB POINT

Beauty On The Block

Proudly positioned in one of Somers’ most sought after and tightly held locations is this masterpiece in family lifestyle on a substantial 3018m2 approx.A beautifully landscaped front yard complemented by an asphalt drive and exposed aggregate path leading to a welcoming full length front deck. Step inside to find a home of generous proportions which has been recently updated, the wide entrance with polished timber floors leads past the study (or fifth bedroom) and through to the large formal lounge and dining rooms. The master suite includes walk in robe, ensuite and enjoys private access to the front deck- just perfect for your morning coffee to greet a new day.The remaining three bedrooms are well sized, include built in robes and are serviced by a sparkling main bathroom. A classic timber kitchen is at the heart of this home’s open plan design and overlooks the spacious family room and informal meals area with access to the rear deck.This covered deck is an entertainer’s dream with gas plumbed in for the barbeque and a great outlook to the salt-chlorinated and solar heated pool.

Presented in a style worthy of a “Block” home, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double lock up garage unit is picture perfect. Only 3 years young, from the minute you step in the front door you will immediately feel at home. The master bedroom benefits from an abundance of natural light, with a walk in wardrobe and full ensuite.The second bedroom features a private courtyard perfect for reading outside in summer.The main bathroom has a separate bath and shower. An open plan kitchen (with stainless steel appliances), lounge and dining overlooks the landscape back yard that is complete with an aviary, chicken coop and water features. A second lounge area allows for two living zones, no more fighting over friday night footy vs romantic comedy movie! A drive through double garage provides plenty of parking space, storage, and easy access to the rear of the property. This unit truly stands above the rest, inspection is a must to appreciate the work put into it.

For Sale: Offers over $1.1M

For Sale:

HASTINGS

BITTERN

We put you first

$350,000

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

DER UN RACT T CON One of the last vacant blocks!

House With It All

Rose Among The Thorns

Priced to sell, this won’t last!

Here’s the block you’ve been waiting for. Priced to sell, now is your chance to get a 709m2 (approx.) flat block of land ready to build your dream home the way you want it. Walking distance to the new Bittern Fields shopping area, public transport (buses and trains) and schools. A quiet one way street. Only a handful left in this area.

Centrally located to town, this 3BR home has a tiled entry and good-size formal lounge. The updated kitchen is overlooks the dining area that has access to the covered pergola for outdoor entertaining in any season. Outside is a single garage and carport with roller door at the end of a long concrete driveway that allows for off street parking.

Tastefully renovated inside & out, this 3BR home is the perfect investment or first home with no work needed! Featuring a spacious kitchen with s/steel appliances including a dishwasher, bathroom with separate shower & spa bath, and outside is a large backyard with garden shed, secure parking and palm trees.

Near new unit priced perfectly for an investor to maximise returns, or for an owner occupier to enter the market without breaking the bank! 2 bedrooms with built in robes and a shared bathroom. Single car garage with internal access. Kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances, overlooking the lounge and meals area. An excellent opportunity, don’t miss out!

For Sale:

Offers over $250,000

HASTINGS

Offers over $255,000

For Sale:

Offers over $259,000

$260,000

CRIB POINT

HASTINGS

Family Sized Value

Excellent Investment

Position Perfect

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

Well-presented unit with impressive fresh decor, as-new carpet, and spacious living area featuring a bay window. Gas heating & air-conditioning throughout, a practical kitchen has plenty of cupboard space and a new upright gas cooker. The master bedroom has heating & cooling, WIR and dual-entry bathroom. Outside the rear courtyard has a covered pergola for some entertaining space.

Not Your Average Unit

This 4BR family home on a 715m2 (approx) block is amazing value. Featuring a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances that overlooks the family dining area with a step down to the huge open living area with gas heating, air conditioning and access to the yard via sliding doors. Al bedrooms have timber floors and share the bathroom.

For Sale:

D L O S

$269,000 Plus

$280,000

For Sale:

Offers over $290,000

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

Neat,Tidy and Affordable

Space And Character

Forward Thinking Investors Needed

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

For Sale:

$249,000

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

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With four bedrooms and minutes walk to town it’s not often you find a unit of this size and location. One of just three on the block, there is a separate family room with new carpets and freshly painted throughout, renovated kitchen with s/steel appliances and a tiled meals area. The bathroom has also been renovated recently. Outside is a carport and fenced courtyard. Offers over $345,000

BITTERN

Unfinished Storybook Masterpiece

Charming double brick residence with a picket fence and neat front garden creating a lovely first impression.With formal lounge room featuring exposed brick and open fire place, timber kitchen boasting quality appliances including dishwasher and a formal dining room.There are 3BR’s - main with WIR & FES, a bathroom for the rest of the family and a second living area with gas heating and split system which opens to a covered entertainment area.

Sensational block available for purchase with plans and permits for a 3 lot subdivision. Lot 1- Existing 3BR home leased at $245 per week Lot 2- 2nd 3BR home also leased at $245 per week Lot 3- Vacant unit site with plans for a new 2BR unit It won’t be long until affordable investment opportunities like this are a thing of the past. Act now or wish you had.

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

For Sale:

Offers over $365,000

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

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Offers over $399,000

tallon.com.au

Offers Over $500,000

35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000

197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

Auction

37 Cornwall Crescent, Mount Martha A Fabulous Family Lifestyle Instantly inviting, this light-filled single-level contemporary three bedroom residence set on an exceptional 886sqm, approx, provides a tranquil lifestyle in a highly sought after setting. Adding to the excellence is the deep rear garden backing onto a leafy nature reserve where a popular walking track winds its way to Mt Martha Village shops and the beach. Stylishly presented, large windows flood natural light into the spacious open plan living and dining room and sparkling modern kitchen with a breakfast bar. This idyllic home is positioned close to everything Mt Martha has to offer including South Beach, Mount Martha Primary School and Village, golf courses and public transport.

Auction 13th September 2014 at 1.00pm Inspect 23rd August 2014 at 1.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm Contact Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Satchwells

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years HASTINGS

BITTERN

$239,000

$525,000

$595,000

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$330,000

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5/38 Park Road - Inspect Sat 2.30-3.00pm

PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY HOME Located in a quiet no through road, this outstanding weatherboard home imbued with character and style encompasses a tempting appearance and also has all the space and features a family could wish for. On offer are 3 large bedrooms with robes, main with WIR & FES, formal lounge, family room and meals area, rumpus room with study space, spacious kitchen with stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher. Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

SOMERVILLE

$450,000

$285,000

Offers Over $440,000

$560,000

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

LOCATION DRIVEN UNIT Superbly positioned, this modern 3 bedroom unit is located walking distance to shops and public transport. Features include a formal separate lounge room, a stylish near new kitchen with quality appliances which includes a dishwasher, the 3 good sized bedrooms have built in robes, a central bathroom, laundry and heating complete the interior. Outside features a large rear yard suitable for pets, a low maintenance garden, and a lock up garage with remote. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177- Hastings Office 5979 1888

MAKE A SECURE INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE For a worry-free secure investment in your future why not purchase a DHA leased home!! Worry-free because DHA takes care of all the maintenance issues, finds new tenants and guarantees to pay your rent whether tenanted or not. Secure investment because bricks and mortar have always been the safest of all investments plus DHA will return your property to you in refurbished condition. Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

This stunning home tucked away in an exclusive pocket of Somerville offers everything you can imagine in a family home. Comprising 4 large bedrooms/office, 3 large living areas, 2 reverse cycle split systems & ducted heating is available for your comfort, a chefs kitchen offering quality appliances including dishwasher which opens onto an Alfresco outdoor living area.The outside features double remote controlled garage & landscaped gardens.

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

HASTINGS

BITTERN

Starting at $285,000

$265,000

$265,000 - $278,000

Offers Over $375,000

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

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

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CALLING ALL RENOVATORS Priced to sell, don’t miss this opportunity to secure your place at an affordable price in the market. Solid as a rock this 3 bedroom brick home offers L-shaped dining & lounge with galley style kitchen & gas wall furnace. Outdoors is a spacious sized block with loads of room to build a shed and carport at the rear.The property was tenanted with the same tenant for 25 years & is now vacant & in need of some TLC but could be lived in as is. Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

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AS NEW UNIT - CLOSE TO TOWN This single level 3 bedroom unit is just one minute walk to the heart of Crib Point and all the infrastructure that’s available.This lovely light & airy property comprises open plan living, good quality kitchen with stainless steel appliances & ducted vacuum. Main bedroom has en suite & walk in robe, the remaining 2 bedrooms have built in robes, central bathroom, laundry & remote controlled double garage.The living area opens onto a courtyard & delightful low maintenance garden. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177- Hastings Office 5979 1888

ER R OFF TS E D N U R ROBE LISA GUARANTEED RENTAL INCOME FOR 4 YEARS!!!!!

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Don’t miss this opportunity to grab a secure investment with Defence Housing Australia. Defence housing guarantees you rent for the remainder of the agreement should the property be tenanted or vacant and with every new tenant defence housing will clean replace or repair items at their own costs if necessary.

LOCATED TO PERFECTION

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POSITION PERFECT Only a short stroll to everything Crib Point has to offer.This unit features 2 bedrooms, a good sized kitchen, a gas heating system will keep you comfortable, an open plan lounge/meals with separate living area is a bonus. Features outside include a paved landscaped garden/ entertainment area with a good size backyard and garden shed. Public transport is 50 metres from your front door.This unit is perfect for the first home buyer, retiree or investor. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177- Hastings Office 5979 1888

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177- Hastings Office 5979 1888

HASTINGS

$749,000

Offers over $385,000

$262,500

$246,000

201 Hendersons Road - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.30pm

7 Bilgola Street - Inspect 1.00-1.30pm

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

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

CLOSE TO TOWN AND AFFORDABLE This perfectly located unit offers a low maintenance lifestyle. A short stroll to town, this well presented 2 bedroom unit features a galley kitchen, spacious lounge, gas wall heating and a maintenance free courtyard area.This ideal retirement home or investment property is located 100 meters from the heart of Hastings and won’t last long.

2 BEDROOM UNIT IN CENTRE OF TOWN Terrific position in 7 unit development on corner of Church & Victoria Streets.This unit needs a coat of paint and new carpet and is priced accordingly.An opportunity for an astute investor or owner occupier. Comprising 2 bedrooms with robes, separate kitchen with pantry, gas cooker, lounge/dining with GWF, separate laundry opening to small back yard, single lock up garage. Can’t go wrong with this one.

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Office 5979 1888

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

INVESTORS OR OWNER OCCUPIERS WANTED!!! These brand new units are simply in a class above similar properties in the market place and present a high level of excellence in finish and specifications. Inclusions include; Concrete slab construction, Colourbond metal roof, Quality Chef kitchen, including Stone Bench Tops, Stainless steel 900mm wide oven and hot plates and dishwasher. Currently rented at $350 per week, is offering 5% pa approx.

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BRAND NEW Take your pick of 2 brand new units yet to be constructed or the existing house completely renovated. The House offers: 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, courtyard. The Unit offers: 2 bedrooms, open plan living kitchen, quality fixture and fittings, modern neutral décor, stunning kitchen. Save on Stamp Duty when buying off the plan!

LIFESTYLE LOCATION As you enter this property you will realize that lifestyle and privacy is the key to this unique 5000sqm approx. property.The perfect blend of rural suburban is her with this superb character home. Features include 3 bedrooms plus study, main with en-suite and walk in robe, built in robes to remaining bedrooms. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177- Hastings Office 5979 1888

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www.satchwells.com.au 1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village

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S T & S ES ALI L A CI S S SPE S NE IAL I S C BU ER M M CO For Sale - Mornington Peninsula

For Sale - Mornington

For Sale - Rye

Garden Supplies

Kitchen Makeovers

Peninsula franchise of Australia’s leading kitchen makeover specialists. Established for 14 years, on the job training is being offered and no experience is necessary. The business is situated in the Mornington Industrial area and has been realistically priced for a quick sale.

Cold Rock Ice Cream franchise for sale. This business is very seasonal. Take a break in winter and work like crazy in Summer. Business comes with state of the art equipment and a great fit out, fantastic position and very attractive leasing package.

Ice Cream By The Bay

Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

Sale Price: On Application Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $140,000 walk-in-walk-out Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $63,000 walk-in-walk-out Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

This iconic, extremely well located garden supplies business has been serving the peninsula for over 30 years. More than just a garden supplies, this business specialises in landscaping and building needs. Well-equipped with a loyal customer base and great exposure and lease conditions. Inspection will not disappoint.

For Lease - Mornington

For Sale - Dromana

For Sale - Mornington

This business, situated in the very busy Mall, off Main Street, comes with a cheap rental package and a great position. This business is ready for you to take to the next level and is priced for a quick sale.

Properties For Lease

OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) $1,000pw+GST+OG

29 Main Street - 80sqm 107 Tanti Ave – 28sqm

$300pw+GST+ service fee

2 Seventh Ave Rosebud - 95sqm

Medical Consulting Suites

Come and join Mornington’s newest Medical Super Clinic. 12 Consulting suites available for Allied Health/Specialists. COMPLETION EXPECTED MID 2015

Expressions Of Interest Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859 Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Freehold For Sale

This newly constructed factory of 250sqm, includes 50sqm mezzanine, 2 offices, reception area, air conditioner/ heating, toilets,3 phase power, roller door and 4 car spaces.

Sale Price: $350,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Mornington

For Lease - Hastings

Mornington Central Car-park & Storage Unit

Rare opportunity to purchase your own car park & storage unit with its own loading bay situated in an underground car park in the centre of the town. Perfect opportunity for any professional business needs. Willing to sell separately. Sale Price: Car Park $37,000 + GST ( if applicable) Storage Unit & Loading Bay: $55,000 + GST ( if applicable)

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

$560pw + GST + OG

10/27 Progress Street - 40sqm

$134pw + GST + OG

28 Main Street - From 12sqm

$250pw + GST + OG

L3, 1/28 Main Street

$350pw + OG fee

7/234 Main Street - 80sqm

$450pw+ GST+OG $962pw+GST+OG

L3/28 Main – 60sqm 11 Railway Gve – Up to 400sqm

$250psqm+GST+OG

FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) 1/1907 F’ston Flinders Rd Hastings - 435m2 $900PW+GST+OG 4/1907 F’ston Flinders Rd Hastings - 460m2 $700pw+GST+OG

For Lease - Red Hill

129 Mornington Tyabb Rd - 564sqm

$1,287pw+GST+OG $347pw+GST+OG

3/4 Trewitt Crt Dromana - 170sqm

Cafe In Busy Arcade

High Exposure In Hastings

Positioned opposite the Centro Shopping Centre and in a Two factories for lease in great location. Factory 1 of approx. corner position of the Mall, this busy little business comes 435sqm located on corner position and Factory 4 of approx. with a low, low rental and long term lease. Priced to sell 460sqm with main road frontage. Both factories include 140sqm mezzanine split system, toilets, 3 phase power, roller door access and car parking. Available now.

Sale Price: $105,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: From $700 per week + GST + OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mornington

Retail Space For Lease

2/23 Carbine Way – 450sqm

$650pw+GST+OG

7/27 Progress Street – 40sqm

$134pw+GST+OG

9/7 Trewitt Court, Dromana – 200sqm

$462pw+GST+OG

2/11 Trewitt Court, Dromana - 250sqm

$415pw+GST+OG

7 / 14 Latham Street - 220sqm

$369pw+GST+OG

28/6 Satu Way - 42sqm

$120pw+GST+OG

Perfect position in the heart of Red Hill Shopping Centre and SHOPS FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) adjacent to the new Epicurean centre is 65sqm of prime retail space with main road exposure. 12/159 Shoreham Road, Red Hill - 65sqm Available now, call to inspect.

Lease Price: $3,444pcm + GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Western Port

$1440pw+GST+OG

183 Main St – 117sqm

$1058pw+GST+OG

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Dromana

Red Hot Retail Shop

Main Street Retail

Garden Supplies & Timber

Retail Freehold Opportunity

Lease Price: $4,333pcm +GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $4,583pcm +GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price $390,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $350,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Located in the Paris end of Main St Mornington is this 80 sqm shop with air conditioning, heating and polished boards. Available 21st September 2014. Be quick!

Currently a shop of approx. 55sqm with a residence of approx. 62sqm. Can be converted to 117 sqm retail shop with rear parking. Available Now

Established for 26 years - 17 with the current owners - this high volume firewood supplier also services locals with garden supplies and also commercial clients inc wineries and schools. This business could easily be expanded enthusiastice new owners.

This well located, well priced freehold must sell as owner has moved on to other business interests. Opportunity to value add with construction of a two level apartment above. (S.T.C.A) Securely tenanted on long lease, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

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Since early 2012 The News has used terms such as “council bitterly divided”, “dominant group” and “Gibb faction” more than a dozen times. On a number of occasions the ruling group of councillors have been named. The reporting has not been confined to a single journalist, however Cr Gibb has singled out David Harrison. The inference that Harrison and the Mornington Peninsula News Group are friends with the Rupert Murdoch press is a disgrace and Cr Gibb should immediately retract this statement. Dr Alan Nelsen, president, Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association

Biased reports I have resided in Somerville for 20 months now having lived around the wonderful Mornington Peninsula for 32 years. The motto under your masthead – “An independent voice for the community” - is not truly representational of an independent voice, in my opinion. The paper continues to give a strongly biased opinion, through general articles, features and editorial to a generally left wing/green philosophy. I read very few articles or reporting items of what the “other” side of politics is doing, that is the present state government. I am sure it is not their lack of trying to balance your paper’s perceived bias, as I am reliably informed that local MP Neale Burgess is very active in this area and has been for several years. The constant “green” articles about and against the proposed Port of Hastings (which has been muted since Henry Bolte’s days in the 1960s) give your readers the wrong impression of this project which, I believe, will bring prosperity, jobs and growth to this area and retain Victoria as Australia’s leading port of world container destination. We don’t all want to go back to living in the stone age and look forward to a bright future for our kids,our grandchildren and future generations. The long lead time and funds allocated by the state Liberal coalition to the Hasting Port Development Authority will I am sure protect and balance the interests of most concerned community groups. But the authority must be allowed to do its job and report back, having involved the community to the utmost, as I am sure is its mission. Please try to balance your paper’s comments in future and your standing will rise considerably in this community, in my opinion, and you will then become what your banner professes to be. Barrie Macmillan, Somerville

Preserve the bay Isn’t it interesting how suddenly all the agents of the peninsula carpet baggers are quoting Sir Henry Bolte from the 1960s: “Western Port the Ruhr of Victoria.” Why not mention the proposed nuclear power station for French Island? I think our society has grown up a little since the bad old days and we have decided to register Western Port as a Ramsar wetland of [international] significance. It now looks as if Frankston Council is going to give Mornington Peninsula Shire a run for its money in praising this unsustainable development and quoting GHD research to make a case for all the benefits (‘Frankston counts on port benefits’, The News 12/8/14). Remember Peninsula link? The shire was all gung-ho for that project on the recommendations of GHD’s environmental and economic research, only to realise later that it was maybe not such a great idea, especially the service centres proposed for that road. The loss of natural capital to our region from this unnecessary port development will outweigh any gains promised to our region. The loss of amenity, tourism and natural environment will be in the billions of dollars for the Western Port region, just for the benefits of a few very wealthy speculators and developers. Say no to this insanity and keep the Western Port region and the peninsula as the lungs and heart of the Melbourne metropolis. Once you start nibbling away at the north of Westen Port it will be the thin edge of the wedge for the destruction of this beautiful recreation, agricultural and tourism asset. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Save Western Port Being a devoted Peninsularian, as an accountant throughout the Mornington Peninsula, an executive with Clean Ocean Foundation, having played golf down through the peninsula, fished for whiting, all in the past 40-50 years, I am unable to contemplate the desecration of Western Port. We should not run the risk of polluting through oil spillage and destroying the quiet serenity, not only of Hastings but clean and well balanced townships bordering the western beaches of the bay. All of the forgoing for a few lousy dollars and, in the case of pollies, a few lousy votes. Hopefully not in my lifetime. Ron O’Toole, Mt Eliza

Sand bar myth If David Harrison has any information on a “sand bar between Somers and Phillip Island” (‘Port plan could rail-

road communities across Melbourne”, The News 12/8/14) that affects the shipping channel he should let the harbourmaster know. One should not let facts get in the way of a good story to start rumours, I suppose. To put the record straight the shipping channel south of No.19 buoy (off Hanns Inlet) has never been dredged, or is ever likely to be dredged. The deepest draft vessel to berth in Western Port was the BP Achiever on 16 January 1986 with a draft of 15.5 metres. The absolute maximum draft the largest container ships being built (18,000 TEU) today is 14.5metres, therefore no dredging of shipping channels is required from Long Island Point south for container shipping. Please note that this size container ship is not envisaged to come to Victoria, they are designed for the big trade between Europe, the Far East and the United States. Captain Dick Cox, former Port of Hastings harbourmaster

Port warning Chris Watt has written what pretends to be an informed piece on supply and demand based on population. I don’t believe it is true (‘Why there are so many empty shops in Hastings’, The News 12/8/14). Strip shopping is dying all over the country in any town that also has a precinct of multinational super stores and franchises. Small shops, usually family-run businesses, cannot compete with big chain buying power selling cheap imported goods, minimum wage casual staff and longer opening hours. I am the third generation of small business owners in this region and I’ve had a couple of shops myself and have recently been looking to open another. Adding it all up, and looking at the streets of dead shops, along with high rents and costs, it’s becoming impossible to make a living in retail when customers can buy whatever I could sell in Kmart at half the price, with easier parking. The port expansion will be a very expensive investment. An increase in imports is a requirement for the port and its infrastructure to remain viable. The profit for investors and shareholders is based on accelerated population growth of consumers willing to buy more and more imported stuff that Australia no longer manufactures or grows. According to [Hastings Port Development Authority CEO] Mike Lean, this will include primary produce. I am always alarmed when I see imported fruit and fish in the supermarket and while most people are becoming more aware of the meaning of “food miles”, the benefits of local produce will necessarily become rarer as farmers bulldoze orchards

and crops, unable to compete with overseas markets. The shire may as well bulldoze the empty shops and build cheap housing for the future shoppers and hopeful port workers. Can anyone actually supply a figure of how many jobs will be available? The port authority has admitted it has no idea how many jobs will be available. Everyone knows that modern ports are almost entirely mechanised, and any glitches will be ironed out so as few people as possible will be required to run the port. People can be problematic. As the population of Australia and Hastings grows, real estate agents like Chris Watt rub their hands together in glee. The competition for the few jobs available at the port will rule out most workers, while the demand for housing increases. Wonthaggi had the desalination plant forced on it with promises of growth and prosperity for the region; the only money to be made went to property owners, who evicted tenants and increased rents to accommodate contracted, non-local workers. Wonthaggi is now another suburb with quickly erected housing on carved-up farmland; the once-busy main street is full of empty shops, there is still high unemployment and those who can afford to, go to the big shops to buy plastic toys and badly made clothes that are destined for landfill. The construction crews brought in from elsewhere to build the plant have left town and the huge desal plant employs only 60, including casual cleaning and maintenance staff. Is this really what we want? Is Chris Watt kidding when he says “the critics have the loudest voice” because there is an occasional concerned letter in a local paper, while he has a full page of pro-port propaganda? They may have the loudest voice, but they don’t have deep pockets or power. Anyone who supports the port expansion does not have all the facts, or are likely to make money in the short term. They really don’t care because they won’t be around to see the long term environmental and social damage. This decision for our future is too important to be left to the handful of people who are likely to prosper from the port development. The only action for those who oppose the port expansion is to vote against it at the November state election. Independent candidate Paul Madigan will stand in opposition to the port and this may be the only hope for those who don’t have the same vision of an Australian society of cluttered roads and soulless suburbs. Angela Borelli, French Island

Access to trains ramps up PLATFORMS on the Frankston line are being fitted with ramps so people with mobility aids such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters can board trains more easily. And ‘no-cyclist’ signs will be painted on platforms to prevent bike riders boarding the front of the first carriage and taking up all the space. The idea for this came from Patterson Lakes’ resident Bill Walstab at the Kingston Cabinet in November. He joined Carrum MP Donna Bauer and Transport Minister Terry Mulder last week to inspect the first ramp at Carrum station. “The ramps will give mobility aid users greater freedom and confidence to travel on public transport without feeling like they are holding up hundreds of people while they board or alight,” Mr Walstab said. The $4.5 million project will allow wheelchair and other mobility-aid users to enter the first door of the first carriage of trains unassisted, giving them greater independence. They are being funded as part of the $115 million Bayside Rail Project. “The new ramps will provide a terrific boost to the independence and accessibility of people in the community with special needs,” Mr Mulder said. Their rubberised ‘finger’ neatly covers the gap between the platform and the carriage. Ms Bauer said the wheelchair stencil and signage would be progressively rolled out to other lines on metropolitan and regional rail networks. “This roll out will help make sure that the first carriage is reserved for people who really need it,” Ms Bauer said.

Lighting for taxis NEW solar-powered lighting has been installed in the car park adjacent to Frankston’s “safe taxi rank” at the corner of Young and Davey streets. The federal government provided $112,500 for the safety initiative while council chipped in $15,000 for the installation of the eight solar-powered LED lighting towers and a drinking fountain. Frankston mayor Darrel Taylor said the upgrade was an “enormous improvement” to the area and would help improve safety for patrons waiting for taxis at night. “Whether people are waiting for a taxi or returning to their cars after a night at a local restaurant or the Frankston Arts Centre, they will feel safer and be more visible to police and the night-time security staff who operate at the safe taxi rank on weekends and public holidays.”

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

‘Off to the war’ footballer honored Compiled by Cameron McCullough SIR William H. Irvine will address the electors at Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday next, at 8 o’clock. *** IN our advertising columns Mr R. J. Hoskings announces that he has opened a cycle shop at Somerville, and has new and secondhand bicycles for sale, also all accessories. *** MR J. K. McDougall will hold a meeting in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, when he will address the electors. *** MR W. Schultz returned home on Monday, after undergoing an operation in Melbourne. We are pleased to report that he is progressing favorably. *** MESSERS Brody and Mason will hold a clearing sale today of choice poultry, farm implements and household furniture, by order of Mr A. E. Kelly, of Frankston, who is leaving for the war at once. *** WE regret to learn that the Rev. R. Jackson has again had an attack of illness, and is confined to his room. We trust to hear of his speedy recovery. *** DR Fogarty, of Chelsea, announces that he will visit Frankston every Thursday afternoon, and may be consulted by appointment at “Tally Ho”, Melbourne Road. *** A dance in aid of the permanent endowment of the Frankston girls cot

will be held this (Saturday) evening. Any balance will be given to help pay the expenses of a Frankston child while in the Infectious Diseases Hospital. Good music will be supplied, and refreshments will be provided. *** THE following residents of Frankston and district having passed all preliminaries, proceeded to the camp at Broadmeadows today, where they will remain till embarking for the war: Messrs B. Roberts, H. Covington, F. Smith, A. Gerschwitz, A. Verney, A. Hook, A G Young, C. Bunney, G. Vagg, L. T. Malcolm, J. Cuthbert, R. Bates (Mornington), and A. E Kelly. *** THE secretary of the Frankston football club desires to acknowledge the following donations, and would be pleased to receive any that have been promised :- Mr W. B. Cunningham 10s, Mr S. Sherlock 5s, Mr C. Dalman 5s, Mrs Hay 5s, Mr Kelly 3s, Mr H. Allen 10s 6d. The secretary would also be pleased to receive any accounts due to the club, and the future address will be care of Mr E. Worrall. *** DURING the past few days two of the poultry farmers in the vicinity of Kars Street have suffered from the inroad of thieves, who have been bold enough to enter the fowl houses in the course of the afternoon and gather all the eggs they could lay their hands on. Probably some boys more in a spirit of bravado are the culprits. If so it is to be hoped they will at once turn their talents to a better account, otherwise

they will find themselves under lock and key, as the police are keeping a careful eye on that neighborhood. *** IT will be seen by an advertisement in another column that a meeting of the committee of men of the Frankston Patriotic Movement will be held at the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday next at 8 p.m. The committee has power to add and all interested whether members or not are invited to attend. It is to be hoped that there will be a full attendance. To illustrate what can be done it is of interest to announce that the treasurer of the Frankston Patriotic Fund has received the sum of 11s 2d, made up chiefly of very small amounts, and collected by the boys of the Boys’ Home, Frankston. *** WANTED - Lad to learn blacksmithing trade. A good chance to learn. A. W. Twyford and Son, Coachbuilders, Somerville. *** FRANKSTON ladies have been busily engaged this week in making material up for the comfort of the soldiers in Europe. The attendances at the Mechanics’ hall has been good, and great enthusiasm is being shown. The response to Dr. Maxwell’s invitation to instruct First aid classes once a week met with such a hearty response that too many names were given in for one class, and two have now been formed. *** MEMBERS of the Frankston rifle club had their first drill on Monday, when

they were put through their paces by Mr. S. Corlett. Several Frankston young men have volunteered for active service. Some are already in camp at Broadmeadows while other are expecting “marching orders” daily. *** OFF TO THE WAR. FRANKSTON FOOTBALLER HONORED. At the Prince of Wales Hotel on Tuesday evening, a presentation was made to Mr George Vagg, who has received orders to join the expeditionary force recently formed. Owing to the very short notice, the arrangements had to be made very hurriedly, consequently there was not a large attendance. Apologies for inability to be present were received from Dr Maxwell, and Messrs T. Ritchie and S. Lawrey. Mr W. Oates presided, and, in making the presentation, spoke in glowing term of the departing guest as a sport and a man. He said that every one had been pleased to meet Mr Vagg. He had not played football to see what he could get out of the club - his services were purely voluntary. He had watched him play football, and had never seen him do a cowardly action. They all felt great regret at losing Mr Vagg, but when one thought of their position, they could not help but think that the Australian boys were right in offering to serve their country. While regretting the necessity for Mr Vagg to go, he felt sure that he would uphold the dignity if Australia and Frankston,

and would do justice to whatever he took in hand. The supporters of the football club and his Frankston friends felt that they could not let “Vaggio’’ go without something to show their regard for him and he had much pleasure in handing him the tokens of esteem and goodwill everyone felt. Messrs Harley, Hartland, Willox, Smith, Verney, Worrall, Young and Gerschwitz also added their quota of praise and appreciation of the manly qualites of the departing guest. Mr Vagg, who was much affected, said that he had done what he could for the club because of his respect and admiration not only for the players, but the men behind them. He felt they we e under a great obligation to the Empire, and he felt that he should go and do what he could to help. He thanked them for their gift, and for the kind sentiments expressed, and hoped that he would soon be back to see every one again. “For he’s a jolly good fellow” was most heartily sung, and three cheers given for the departing guest. The presentation consisted of a gold medal, and a smoker’s outfit in case. The medal was inscribed ‘To George Vagg, from his Frankston friends, as a token of esteem, 18/8/14.” Mr A. Verney contributed harmony during the evening. Mr Vagg proceeded to the camp at Broadmeadows on Wednesday. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 August 1914.

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The finer points of time travel By Stuart McCullough AT first, I couldn’t be sure. Soon enough, it was a conclusion I could not escape – the clock on the computer at work was losing time. Seven minutes per day to be precise. This may sound like a lot of not very much – after all, what can you really do with seven minutes anyway? Turn up on time, for starters. Catch the right train. When you think about it, dislocating yourself by seven minutes in each twenty-four hour period can really catch you off guard. Worse still, the effect was cumulative. Today it’s seven minutes. Tomorrow it’s fourteen. As I write this, I am not in the here and now but am stranded twenty-eight minutes ago. Spooky, isn’t it? Before you write in, let me be clear and say that I know how to fix the clock – all I have to do is ‘click’ in the right corner and adjust the time manually. And given that this is a simple and mostly painless procedure, you probably think I should stop harassing the IT guy at unsociable hours and rectify the whole clock schmozzle myself… That’s where you’re dead wrong. As unusual as it is for me to try and fix anything that could easily be fixed by others, on this occasion I’d given it a red-hot go. But despite returning the clock to the correct time, I would find those seven minutes would vanish again soon after. Where could they possibly be going? If I peel away the couch cushions, will I find my missing minutes hiding there? Are they escaping

one at a time or is it an exodus more in the manner of a mass-breakout? I suspect they wait until they know I’m away from my desk before making their big move. There were more question than answers but, lucky for me, I had enough time to get to the bottom of things. I’m not ashamed to say that I’m quite the science buff. By ‘science buff’, I mean that I own a copy of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History

of Time and have even read the blurb on the back. Also, over the full period of my life, I have watched several minutes of The Curiosity Show, just not all at once and purely by accident when flicking between stations. So, as a scientist, I know for a fact that time travel is simply hokum conjured up by a bunch of Hollywood types. That is, of course, unless you can get your hands on a flux capacitor and a DeLorean. Sadly, we only have a

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Ford Focus at present. Even if I could get it up to eighty eight miles per hour, a Ford Focus isn’t the kind of thing you’d want to be seen driving back through time in. But despite my lack of a flux capacitor, I had unwittingly unlocked the secret of time travel. I’ve done some calculations. If I keep this up, by next Thursday, I’ll be back in last week. By Christmas I’ll be in March 2002. Come the end of financial year, I’ll be in third-year Uni. Before you can say ‘grunge’, you should expect to see me wearing acid wash jeans and a pair of Blundstone boots. I won’t sugarcoat it – this is going to get ugly, and not just sartorially. Life was hard enough going forwards. It can only be more complex in reverse. There are some people who lament getting older. Not me. Frankly, I couldn’t stand being younger and much like a bad cold, was delighted when I finally shook it off. Like the weakest link in a compulsory team lap around the oval, my clock is now starting to fall behind and dragging me along with it. So far, the changes have been negligible – incapable of detection to the naked eye. But I fear all that is about to be unleashed. Soon, the years will start to fall away and I’ll be getting younger instead of older, just like Brad Pitt in that movie – Fight Club... But what if I start losing more than just seven minutes a day? What if the clock starts to gain some momentum? Before I know it, I might find myself heading backwards in time at a great

rate of knots. All of which leads to the big question – why is this happening? The way I see it, there are two possible explanations regarding my missing minutes. It could be a minor technical hitch. Presumably, the ‘server’ will be to blame. Truth be told, I don’t believe that the ‘server’ exists. Like the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot or Winston Churchill, I think the ‘sever’ is just a figment of somebody’s rather over-active imagination. Just like the Boogie Man or J. Edgar Hoover, such things do not exist in real life. Believing in ‘the server’ is, I feel, pretty much akin to claiming that the world is flat. Not very scientific at all. But perhaps I should stop fearing time travel and embrace it. After all, how many people ever really get a second chance? As I lurch backwards through time, this is my opportunity to set things straight. To do things a little better. To, where necessary, make amends. To correct just a few of the mistakes that have my marked my journey from ‘there’ to ‘here’. To finally get things right…. …They’re back. Without warning and without explanation, the seven minutes have returned to the clock. Perhaps it’s for the best. Maybe the past should be left precisely where it is. Time travel may be glorious in theory but, when all’s said and done, we are driven to move forward. Whether that’s in a DeLorean or a Ford Focus is hardly the point. The server, should it exist, would doubtless agree. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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PETROL GARDEN TILLER, As new, used only once, including petrol container and oil. $220 0417 408 592. RECLINERS, black leather, 4, good condition. $425 the lot. 0419 875 174. RIMS 4 x 15 inch Cheviot 4 spoke rims, suit Commodore. $120. 0435 737 942. Koo Wee Rup. SEWING MACHINE, Janome Horizon 8200, hardly used, with quilting table, 10 patchwork books, extra quilting accessories. All for $1700 negotiable. Call 0419 676 963.

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BOAT, Savage bay cruiser, 4.35m, first registered January 2013, 40hp Mercury 4 stroke, 24 hours, many extras, as new. $17,900. 0407 887 217.

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AVAN, Camper A-Liner, 1997, 15' chassy, dbl bed, 3/4 bed, air conditioner, 4 burner stove, 3-way fridge, large solar panel, electric brakes, EC. $11,000. 0458 089 158.

CARAVAN, 13' Statesman, Electrolux, 2 way fridge, 4 burner gas oven with grill, plus range hood, fitted with safety tow, independent suspension, full annexe, reg until 10/14. $8,800. Inspection invited. Phone 9704 1905.

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

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

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

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

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

SLASHER, John Berends implements, 1.2 metre cut, EP 120, medium strength construction,EC, paid $2,200, for sale for $1,600. Pick up in Merricks North. 0438 268 569. TRACTOR, Deutz DX85. $10,000ono. 5629 4317.

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

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

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ONSITE, PAKENHAM caravan park, 24ft carvan, 24ft aluminium annexe with large decking area for entertaining, walk in, walk out sale, includes 50" LED HD TV, with Blu Ray DVD player, wall units, double bed, couch, slit system heating and cooling, own personal ensuite, also 3x3m garden shed for extra storage, large BBQ with 7 burner and much more. $70,000ono. Contact Ivan: 0402 428 713 or Ann 0422 970 654.

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Auto Services/ Repair

FRIDGE, WESTINGHOUSE, 2door, 200 litres, less than 2yrs old, EC. $275. 0413 220 366.

LOUNGE SETTING, large 2 seater, 2 recliners, burgundy, VGC. $250 the lot. 0449 751 607.

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

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FORD, falcon, GL, sedan, XE model, 1982, one family owner car since new, original condition, matching numbers vehicle, genuine 184,000 kms, excellent interior and body, very good blue duco, auto transmission, AC, PS, disc brakes, towbar, transmission cooler, rear venetian blind, new parts - starter motor, alternator, radiator, hoses, all front end, all brakes and tyres, mufflers, rear springs and shock absorbers, power steering pump and hoses, spark plugs and leads, just been serviced. Suit enthusiast, reg 11/14, B00117, $5,000. 0431 181 645.

HOLDEN, Commodore VH, 1982, metallic green, 4.2L, 4 barrell carby, petrol and gas, tachometer, differential 2.75 to 1, tow-bar, auto, P/S, air cond, EC, well maintained, receipts available (compression test welcome), near new tyres, RACV test welcome, RWC, QLQ-725. $3,800neg. Phone 0438 413 732 or 5941 3733. HOLDEN, VN, 1988, Executive, red, Mag wheels, good condition, 159,000kms, RWC, ZJO-214. Best offer. Cranbourne. 5996 4227. HYUNDAI GETZ, 2007, Yellow, 4 door manual, 76,000kms, service books, A/C, EC inside and outside, RWC, reg 08/14, WYQ-935, Beaconsfield, $7000 negotiable, 0408 811 176 or 9707 2608 after 5pm.

BMW X5 Excellent condition, low kilometres, fully serviced, RWC. $12,950. ZZB-179. Phone 0410 398 933.

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VOLVO, C70, convertible, 2002, 218,000kms, auto, VGC, STB-919. $3,500. 0408 079 979. HOLDEN, VS Ute, lowered, very clean, 11 months reg, ZUQ-512. HOLDEN VS sedan dual fuel, unregistered, always serviced. $3,800 the pair. Phone 0447 441 974.

Motorhomes

MITSUBISHI, camper motorhome, 1996, ex Maui, diesel motor 294,220kms, manual gearbox, 4 berth, bed over cab, shower, toilet, gas, hot water service and cooking, storage box on back for chairs, table, etc. Reliable, safe vehicle, licenced to carry 5. QSD-912. $35,000 with RWC. 0418 788 437.

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

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MADDISON, 'A' caravan, 2012, 16 foot pop top, excellent condition, front kitchen, hot water, always garaged. $27,000. PH: 0488 918 283 MAZDA UTE, Bravo, 2003, alloy tray, AC, 5 speed manual, just serviced, new thermostat/fuel filter, 287,000kms, dual fuel, reg 03/15, RWC supplied, SCM-506. $5,800. 0459 236 113.

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

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JAYCO, Stirling, 2010, poptop, 17.55-6, dual axle, front club lounge, single beds, includes all stirling options and luxuries, EC. $29,000ono. Phone 5979 4798 or 0487 793 933.

TOYOTA, Camry, 1996, 4 cylinder, original alloy wheels, CD/ cassette/radio, immobiliser, remote lock, RWC, registered until 14/02/2015, 1CK-4LO. $4500. 0408 657 029.

TOYOTA, Prado Kimberly, 2000, 8 seater, auto, dual fuel (injected gas), bull bar, towbar, 240,000kms, reg until 10/14, 1CJ-1ZX.$10,000, sold as is. 0418 342 176, 0408 342 176. Garfield.

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By Toe Punt THE make-up of the Nepean League top five will not be determined until 4.30pm this Saturday after both Rosebud and Rye won their matches on Saturday. Going into the final round, Rye holds down fifth place on the ladder, a game clear of Rosebud. In the final home and away round this weekend, Rye faces Sorrento, while Rosebud tackles Devon Meadows. A betting man would say that the Buds have the easier challenge of the two. If the results go as expected, Rye and Rosebud will be equal on points at the conclusion of Round 18. As it stands, Rosebud has a superior percentage over Rye and would grab a spot in the Elimination Final. It’s hard not to get excited about what is about to unfold. The match of the round on Saturday in Nepean League, however, was that between Red Hill and Crib Point. What a fascinating game it was. Red Hill dominated the first 10 minutes of the game but couldn’t put scoreboard pressure on the opposition. For the remainder of the first term and all of the second, the Magpies took charge. At half time, the visitors led by 20 points. The Pies had the first scoring shot of the third quarter, which was a point. That would be the last time for the match that the Magpies would score. Red Hill booted 13.9 to 0.1 in the second half to run out comfortable winners 16.21 (117) to 8.3 (51). Jarryd Douglas booted three goals for the winners while Harry Larwill and Jake Mitchell were dominant. Luke Herrington starred or the Pies with three goals while James Cook and Waide Symes were also very good.

Crib Point coach Duane Annable rested Jon Flack, Glenn Boyd and Herrington for much of the last quarter. Dean Warry was rested for the match. Red Hill had both Luke Adams and Blake McCormack star in the reserves in their first game back, while Jake Mold is ready to resume. Hillmen coach Tony Blackford said when the game looked lost for the Pies, the opposition coach Duane Annable pulled-up stumps. “It must be hard for Crib Point to get themselves up. They were two games clear on top and really don’t have a lot to play for,” Blackford said. “Annas (Annable) did exactly what I would have done in the same situation. It’s about preservation for them now. They were outstanding for 40 minutes and really had us covered. “We are still fighting for a place in the top three and we need to do everything right. “It’s another tough challenge this week against Dromana but if we win, the win today against Crib helps us achieve the double chance,” Blackford said. The other pressure cooker game on Saturday was that between Rye and Somerville. The Eagles would have enjoyed nothing more than to end Rye’s season. They using close but not close enough, going down 13.23 (101) to 14.7 (91). Only three points separated the sides at three quarter time after Somerville led by a goal at half time. However, Rye squandered opportunities, especially in the first half. The home side had 20 to 11 in the first hour of the game. Rye coach Ben Holmes with five goals and skipper Rhett Dutton were the players who stood up when the game needed to be won. Jedd Sutton, along with Justin and Todd Farrelly were the best of the Eagles.

Steven Gaertner booted 12 goals for Dromana in their 29.23 (197) to 11.11 (77) win against Pearcedale. Jai Williams also made it two sensational performances for the Tigers in as many weeks with four goals playing across half forward while a further nine players contributed on the scoreboard. Dean Jannson and Basil Sibasado were amongst the best for the Dales. Hastings booted 12 goals to three in the second half to thrash Devon Meadows 20.15 (135) to 8.16 (64). Luke Hewitt and Dylan Hand were outstanding for the Blues with five goals each and Steve Robb kicked four majors while Steve Charalambous was one of the best players on the ground. ‘Charra’s’ second half of the season has been outstanding and let’s hope the rumour of him retiring after this season are not true. Alex Doria was fantastic for Devon, Lukey Duhig played his best game of senior footy and Craig Thorne was also consistent across four quarters. Myles Pitt made his return to senior footy with four goals in Sorrento’s 15.19 (109) to 5.5 (35) win over Frankston Bombers. It was Pitt’s second game of footy for the season after returning from overseas a few weeks ago. James Hallahan was superb with three majors while Tyrren Head was also at his best. Hallahan would be a good bet for the league medal this year. Matt Harris, Jay Reynolds and Jason Kingsbury were the best of the Bombers. In the final game of round, Rosebud booted 25.20 (170) to beat Tyabb 4.3 (27). Tom Baker booted seven goals in a best on ground performance while Lachy Armstrong and Ryan Spooner had the ball on a string. Best for the Yabbies were Steve Hemley and Chris Samways.

Big red win: Red Hill were comfortable winners over high-flying Crib Point on Saturday. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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Magpies winged by Red Hill in big loss CRIB POINT FNC

By Jared Newton CRIB POINT slumped to its biggest defeat of the season with a 66-point loss at the hands of Red Hill. Discipline deserted the Pies as they conceded eight 50-metre penalties in their belting by the Hillmen. Red Hill are now red hot flag favourites and their supporters let the Pie fans know it, toasting their Shirazs to the triumphant Red Hill side when they walked off the ground. It was a tight game early and Red Hill was wasteful with a 1.6 opening term compared to the Pies 6.1. At quarter time it seemed the Pies were going to fly to their 10th straight victory after snagging the first two goals of the 2nd quarter. That’s where it stopped for the Pies as Red Hill piled on 15 unanswered goals to the Pies solitary second half behind to dominate the Pies in a manner that has not happened all season. Can coach Annable pull the Pies off the canvas with a solitary game remaining in the season? We’ll see how they respond against Pearcedale. The reserves wound the clock back to 2006 to wheel out several stars of the 1990s and 2000s to fill the numbers. In a competitive affair, the ressies went toe to toe with their younger counterparts but were unable to sustain the four quarter effort to go down by 8 goals. Speaking of winding back the clock

Dwayne Field and Ricky Thompson showed the fans why they should never have retired while some other players showed why they should. The 18s again showed some determination and grit to continue their second half competitiveness in a solid effort against the Hillmen 18s. The boys went down by 22 but again it was to a side that beat them in a far more convincing fashion earlier in the season. One game left in the home and away rounds for 2014. In all seriousness the seniors have had a great season but Saturday was a shocker. They just have to put it behind them and get back to where they were several weeks ago and if they do that, they should see success in finals. The reserves are doing it tough with lack of numbers due to injury. A young side in round 10 has been replaced by an old one and it’s up to the blokes that have been there all season to finish strongly to give them their 7th win in what has been an improved season. They’ve come a long way in the five years under Glen Barclay who stated he won’t be leading the boys next year so hopefully they can finish the year with a win. The under 18s have made giant strides this year and should be really proud of how far they’ve come as a team. Many others would’ve quit but they stuck at it and have kept getting better all year. That commitment and persistence shows character and this 18s side has a few future senior players to keep the Pies in that top half of the ladder should they stick around.

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By Phil Stone Seniors Driving to the ground at Devon, any football lover would have been jealous that they weren’t playing because the weather was perfect and the ground was in great condition. We started the game slow and were very scrappy at times, we looked like we were over overusing the football at times and our intensity was a little off. In saying that we kicked straight and made the most of our opportunities and at the major break we were a couple of majors up. The second half was a totally different story with us looking at each other at halftime and questioning our effort we came out of the rooms and played the best football we have played all year. We were hitting our targets giving our handballs and were moving the ball really quick and it was an all round team game in the second half and I am proud of the boys for the way they turned it around. Well done to everyone it was a team effort I thought that Steve Robb, Pete Mawson and Chara were our best with T Stratton playing a good game down back and our forward line functioned well. All in all, a good day for the club. Final score: Devon Meadows 8.16 (64) to Hastings 20.15 (135). Reserves We travelled to Devon Meadows to try to secure third spot in a clash between second and third. The game started off at a fast pace with both sides applying enormous pressure. The blues missed some easy chances in the first quarter. Into the second quarter Devon Meadows got away from us to lead by 10 points at half time. The boys were asked to step up their defensive pressure in the second half which they did and got on top of Devon Meadows in the third quarter. Going into the last quarter it was anyone’s game. The young blues gave there all in the last and piled on 7 goals to comfortably win by 48 points in a fantastic team effort.

Aiming for the big dance: Red Hill smashed Crib Point in their Nepean League clash on Saturday (above and above right). The Hill Men are now flag favourites but the Magpies could rally. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

Under 18s by Aaron Wilson A tough assignment

was put to the boys from Tyabb-Hastings, facing an undefeated Rosebud. The score line did not suggest the home side (Tyabb-Hastings) made a good fist of things, but at the contest the boys were very impressive. Clawing back within 1 point halfway through second, Rosebud was on the back foot. This didn’t last long as the leaders for Rosebud moved the ball quickly and put 4 goals on the board. A 9-goal loss doesn’t reflect the game as around the ground Tyabb-Hastings matched Rosebud for intensity and endeavour. Wade De La Haye continued his good form as he was thrown in the ruck. He booted 3 goals pushing forward at crucial times. Logan Pearson saw a return to form with plenty of marks and clearances. The boys will close the season off against Somerville in a grudge match that could determine Somerville’s season. Netball report by Tanie Strickland We always knew that we would be facing a tough day of netball. Devon Meadows are top 4 and strong across all three grades. C Grade was outclassed today but they gave up trying. An improvement on the scoreline from the last time they met was great. Coaches awards Abby and Nicole. B Grade had a shocker today! Devon Meadows played strong man-on-man defence all across the court and the girls found it hard to get the ball thru to the goalers, our defenders played well. Coaches awards Mel and Zara. A Grade started slow and then had a great 2nd and 3rd quarter and they certainly didn’t look out of their depth against Devon Meadows who are currently sitting 3rd. We won the 3rd Quarter in a display of attacking netball but unfortunately we went down, but showed massive improvement from the last time we met them. Coaches awards Shez and Mikalya. Don’t forget it’s our Ladies Luncheon this Saturday, start time 12.30pm. Two course meal cost for the day is $50. Bookings can be made directly to the club or Kara Hull, Emma Smith and Kelly Smethan, in support of breast cancer awareness.

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Tigers tear it up: Dromana easily dispatched Pearcedale in their Nepean League clash. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

It’s the finals countdown PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt DESPITE 17 rounds of Peninsula League football so far this season, we have to wait for the final home and away game of the year to be sure of the shape of the top bracket. A month ago, looking at the draw, it appeared Mt Eliza was odds-on to play finals footy and finish in fifth spot. Their challenger was Langwarrin. However, the Kangas had a tougher draw than the Redlegs, finishing the season with games against three top four sides in the final four games. They say a week is a long time in footy. The past three weeks has been intriguing. Langwarrin did the unthinkable last week and kept their chances alive with a win against the reigning premiers at Edithvale. A week later, Mt Eliza cops an unlikely loss to Seaford, meaning that this weekend’s games will determine who plays finals. Neither club has an easy contest in their deciders. Langwarrin has to travel to Jubilee Park to face the toughest test in

Peninsula League - Frankston YCW. Mt Eliza has an equally tough assignment, having to play Edithvale at the Eagles’ nest. There is currently 11 per cent between Langwarrin (121) and Mt Eliza (110) also. The Kangas can’t afford to get blown away by the best side in the competition. Fifth place isn’t the only contest, however. Frankston YCW has a two game buffer on top, but the real interest is the race for a double chance position between Bonbeach, Edithvale and Mornington. The Sharks are in the box seat with a great percentage. The real battle comes down to that between Mornington and Edithvale. One of those sides will have to play in an Elimination Final in a fortnight. So, the final round is going to be fascinating. Mornington regained its mojo after having their pants pulled down by the Stonecats the previous week. Playing Langwarrin at Langwarrin, the Doggies needed to bounce back and prove that the previous week’s

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Michael Parker, Jarryd Amalfi and Sean Herdman were the best of the Kangas. Seaford came from 17 points down at three quarter time to cause one of the boilovers of the season against Mt Eliza. Against the odds, playing away from home and with not a lot to play for, the Tigers booted 5.8 to 1.2 in the final quarter to win comfortably against the Redlegs, 9.17 (71) to 8.10 (58). Jack Haidon was superb once again for the winners while Tom Shaw, Aaron Walton, Ben Crowe and Josh Stokes showed their leadership when it mattered most. Ben Lean was amongst Mt Eliza’s best with two goals while James Anwyl and Matt Ditchfield in his fourth senior game were also amongst the Redlegs’ best. It’s been a frustrating season for the Mounties. Edithvale-Aspendale got its season back on track with a hard fought victory against Pines. Jarrod Garth booted five goals and Brad Tagg three while Stevey Mannix, Zac Muschialli and Brad Gilder

dominated for the Eagles. Beau and Guy Hendry were the best of the Pythons, along with Dean Scerri. Bonbeach had 14 goal kickers in its 26.20 (176) to 5.6 (36) victory against Karingal. Ricky Ferraro was the best player on the ground with five goals, while Cal McQueen finished with four majors. Once again, Jackson Casey and Justin Norton were in the best players on the field. George Angelopolous and Tom Wilkinson were Karingal’s best yet again. In the final game, Frankston YCW led by 43 points at quarter time and finished winning the game against Chelsea 17.15 (117) to 6.11 (47). Dave Bodley finished with seven goals while Billy Rolfe and Kevin Lylak were the leading players on the ground. Todd Gardiner and Jayden Attard were Chelsea’s best. Chelsea coach Paul Howroyd resigned from the club on Saturday morning. This means Chelsea will be looking for its fourth coach in four seasons.

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performance was nothing more than a blip in what has been a pretty good season. The Doggies led at every change with coach Stuart Seagar leading the charge with two goals in a near best on ground performance. Barry Smeeton and Paul Dadds were also significant in the victory. Seagar said that his team needed to get their hands on the footy first if they were to win the game against the Kangaroos. “We were smashed in contested footy against YCW and our work rate was very poor,” Seagar said. “Our skills let us down too and in today’s footy, you get punished if you turn the footy over. “When our work rate is up, we’re first in for the footy, stick our tackles and put pressure on the ball carrier, we play good footy.” Mornington’s third quarter was outstanding. Leading by just 10 points at half time, the Dogs booted five goals to one in the third term to open up a match winning 37 point break. The visitors went on to win 9.14 (68) to 6.6 (42).

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