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Firefighters join forces to control boat blaze A DECADE’S work went up in smoke when a steel-hulled, 42-foot cruiser caught fire at Warneet on Friday, the hottest day of the year so far.

The man who owned and built the boat reluctantly abandoned ship and was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation and shock.

The fire was eventually brought under control by the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Western Port Flotilla’s primary response vessel CG4.

The coast guard was called to the fire just before 2pm by Warneet CFA, which was unable to fight the blaze from the jetty.

The stricken vessel had 1000 litres of diesel fuel aboard and firefighters feared airborne sparks and embers could ignite nearby bushland and mangroves.

The coast guard boat, a fully equipped CFA marine firefighting unit, was underway within eight minutes with its crew of CFA-trained firefighters. “The coast guard soon arrived on scene and saw the vessel was still fully ablaze. The crew on board CG4 set to work with the intent to save as much of the vessel as possible,� marine firefighter and flotilla commander Brian Howell said. “Fires were still fully alight in both the bow and the cabin and with more than 1000 litres of diesel on board, the situation was severe. “CFA crews on land coordinated the incident by radio communications with the coast guard vessel to ensure preservation and safety to life and asset.�

Mr Howell said fighting a fire on a boat “is a unique challenge, with constant movement of both vessels�.

“This is the first time the CFA and Australian Volunteer Coast Guard have worked together as a joint agency in a real world scenario,� he said. “We have been working together to get to this point for a long time and this is the largest boat fire coast guard has

ever responded to and it was fantastic to have the full support of the CFA throughout the incident. “Our aim is to have all emergency and rescue agencies working together as one, and this was an exceptional example of two agencies coming togeth-

er to work efficiently and effectively in exceptional circumstances to bring a marine incident under control.�

To join the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Western Port Flotilla, call 5979 3399 or visit www.coastguard. com.au

Water fight: CFA-trained firefighters from the Coast Guard’s Western Port Flotilla bring a fire under control blazing on a 42-foot steel-hulled boat at Warneet.

Efforts to save the vessel were coordinated by onshore CFA volunteers.

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Port privatisation talk a ‘nasty joke’

Young catwalk stars set to shine TWENTY young peninsula princesses will hit the catwalk over the Australia Day long weekend when Red Hill Couture presents its firstever summer fashion collection.

The collection of 74 play wear and party dresses for girls aged two to nine were designed and made in Melbourne by the burgeoning peninsula fashion house.

Red Hill Couture director Kelli Cheales said the parade aimed to create an opportunity for young local girls to build confidence and poise as they dressed up in beautiful clothes and paraded before a family-friendly audience.

“Young models will experience the excitement and thrill of the catwalk with hot spot lights, big dance music and, of course, the cameras,” she said.

Red Hill Couture was launched in September 2013 by a group of women who grew up in Red Hill and learnt their craft at peninsula schools.

The fashion range is sold through the company’s website at www.redhillcouture.com.au to peninsula and international customers.

The fashion parade is on 26 January at Red Hill Community Hall. Details: Kelli Cheales on 0411 741 815 or email redhillcouture@gmail.com

By Chris Brennan HASTINGS MP Neale Burgess has ridiculed speculation the Port of Hastings could be privatised, labelling any plans that pre-empt the outcome of a $110 million state government planning study as “a nasty joke”.

While refusing to rule out potential future privatisation, Mr Burgess said it was ridiculous to speculate on possible financing models when feasibility studies into the viability of the project were yet to be completed.

A report in last Saturday’s edition of The Age newspaper suggested the state government was “actively considering” privatising the ports of Melbourne and Hastings to raise up to $8 billion.

The state Labor opposition has also pledged to lease the Port of Melbourne to a private operator under a long-term deal to pay for its multi-billion dollar transport blueprint.

However, Mr Burgess said the privatisation proposals were irresponsible ahead of the completion of studies aimed at identifying the best model for Melbourne’s container transport needs, which are forecast to increase six-fold by 2050.

“Labor has already decided to sell off [the Port of Melbourne] without doing any homework at all,” he said.

“But that’s what a responsible government does: you do all the necessary homework to identify the best possible option for the people of Victoria.”

He said “any moves to privatise the Port of Melbourne would obviously

Pretty in red: Twenty young models aged from two to nine will hit the catwalk at Red Hill Community Hall for a fashion show on Australia Day.

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“That’s why we’ve allocated $110 million over four years for a comprehensive study so that we can determine the best way to move ahead.

“Before we can determine the best way to move ahead and identify the best way of using taxpayers’ money, we need to know all the facts and identify potential environmental and social impacts.”

Asked if those options could include privatisation of port operations, Mr Burgess said: “Everything is on the table when we’re looking to identify the best option.”

However, he said it was implausible the project would attract public sector interest ahead of completion of environmental, geological and socialimpact studies that could drastically affect eventual costs, which were presently estimated at up to $12 billion.

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The art of bread making MOST bakers will tell you there’s an art to making bread, but few actually combine easels with ovens.

The owners of Red Hill Bakery at Balnarring, Ray and Jill Johns, have started an art gallery in their cafe and bakery.

Artist Michael Leeworthy designed and built the gallery, and the unofficial opening was a surprise to 100 guests at the bakery’s regular Sunday jazz afternoon.

Mr Johns led a conga line through the gallery doors where Leeworthy and fellow artists Wendy Hall and Jennifer Croom were busy at their easels.

The official opening with Mornington Peninsula Shire’s cultural planner Andrea Ebsworth will be on Friday 24 January.

The Johns said they plan to install a grand piano and have musical concerts in the gallery.

Money-spinner: Constable Emma Chala, left, and Constable Andrew Powell of Rosebud police hold some of the new Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Constable T Bears, with proceeds going to support hospitals. Picture: Yanni

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Art for bakery: Above, artists at work in the new gallery at Red Hill Bakery cafe in Balnarring. Above right, bakery owner Ray Johns adds a bit of jazz to the mix.

THE Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation has released the 14th version of its popular toy Constable T Bear with sales of the young feller helping fund 39 hospital units.

More than 137,000 bears have been sold in the past 13 years with collectors paying up to $3000 for the first edition.

Blue Ribbon foundation CEO Neil Soullier said Constable Bear had joined the police’s Public Order Response Team this year, and was

decked out in shirt and trousers, black boots, fluorescent protective vest, knee pads, a helmet with visor, riot shield and baton.

He said the response team was formed in 2011 to handle public order situations in Victoria including joining Operation Safe Streets in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday and Saturday nights.

“Money raised from sales is used to build new and improved emergency facilities in Victoria’s public hospitals,” Mr Soullier said.

“The foundation has funded 39 units, all named in memory of Victoria Police members killed in the line of duty.

“The foundation remembers lives by saving others.”

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Cat ace creating new champs BALNARRING’S catamaran world champion Robbie Lovig has rivals for best yachtie in the Western Port region – two teenagers he has been coaching for about 14 months.

Michelle Bursa and Chelsea Haynes, both 17, secured a place in the Australian team for the ISAF Youth World Championships in Portugal in July when they won their Hobie 16 class two weeks ago off Blairgowrie and Sorrento on Port Phillip.

Mr Lovig, 29, who with his French crewman Andy Dinsdale won the Hobie Tiger Worlds in Germany last winter, said they were the first-ever female team to represent Australia in the class.

“Michelle and Chelsea have been sailing together for about three years,” he said. “They are childhood friends who lived near each other in Somers.

I have been very impressed with their commitment and motivation.

“They have potential to succeed far beyond the youth worlds and could be Olympic sailors.

“They have shown great courage overcoming their weaknesses on the race course and showing male teams what young women can do.”

He said the women won the youth and women’s division at the NSW state titles in December, beating a former women’s world champion and many youth men.

“They also placed very well at the national titles. These boats are very physically demanding so it’s impressive to see the girls master the demands of the boat.”

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We are sailing: Michelle Bursa and Chelsea Haynes push their Hobie 16 catamaran Vitamin Sea to the limit on Western Port. The pair is off to the youth world championships in Portugal mid-year.

He said travelling around Australia and internationally was a financially challenging exercise. “Any support would be greatly appreciated.”

Bursa and Haynes will compete at the Hobie 16 open women’s worlds in February in NSW to tune up for the youth regatta.

“I believe they can win this event too. They will be racing against some of the world’s best women sailors in-

cluding dual Olympian Krystal Weir.”

Mr Lovig said seeing his charges win this month meant more to him than any regatta he had sailed in recently. “As a team, we have worked so hard to achieve this. I’m so proud of them.

The women were introduced to sailing at Somers Yacht Club in their early teens.

They met Lovig in 2012 after a midwinter training sail and accepted his

offer of coaching.

He predicted their success when interviewed by The News last August soon after returning victorious from the worlds in Germany.

Lovig and Dinsdale won the 2013 Hobie Multi-Worlds regatta, held in northern Germany last July. This followed Lovig’s third place in the 2012 event.

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THE Mornington Peninsula’s newest citizens will take centre stage in Rosebud when the area joins towns and regions around the nation to celebrate Australia Day and mark 65 years of Australian citizenship.

Sixty-eight people from 15 countries will become Australian citizens at a ceremony in Rosebud Memorial Hall.

Winners of the 2014 Mornington Peninsula Shire Australia Day Awards will be announced at the ceremony.

“Australia Day is always a special day for Australians and with this year’s events also marking the 65th year of Australian citizenship, there has never been a better time to celebrate the spirit of diversity that makes our country a very special place to live,” the mayor Cr Antonella Celi said.

The status of Australian citizenship was created by the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948, which came into force on 26 January 1949.

Australia Day 2014 will start year-long festivities to mark the anniversary with a record 17,863 people expected to become citizens.

“For those becoming an Australian citizen, it is a particularly significant occasion, marking the final stage of their migrant journey as they pledge their commitment to Australia and its people and accept the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship,” Cr Celi said.

“The peninsula community is proud and excited to welcome every one of its newest citizens and wishes them well as they make the pledge to officially join the Australian family.”

Australia Day event details are at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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MORE often than not the waves at Gunnamatta are big and unforgiving, but on Saturday they were small and crumbled from lack of power as well as the unceasing southeasterly wind.

Surfers competing in the Victorian Junior Series found it hard going with the lack of swell and offshore winds, although champions were decided in the under-14 boys, under-14 girls and under-16 girls.

The remaining divisions were held over until Sunday but the day was cancelled due to continuing poor surf.

Jan Juc’s Grace Day won the girls’ under-16 title ahead of teammate India Robinson and Isabell Cook, of Torquay, with San Remo’s Shayla Paterson fourth.

The only boys division to be completed was the under-14s, which was won by Xavier Huxtable of Torquay followed by his teammate Cole Fox, Jett Dickinson of St Andrews third, and Marlon Harrision of Mt. Eliza fourth.

After placing third in the under14s of the Australian Junior Titles in 2013, Piper Harrison of Mt Eliza continued her run of form and, using her experience at her local break, won the under-14 girls division.

Jessie Van Niekerk of Jan Juc was second, with Bella Wilson, also of Jan Juc, third, and Poppy Corbett of Cape Woolamai fourth.

The under-16 and under-18 boys divisions and the under-18 girls are scheduled to be held at the next Victorian Junior Series event at Phillip Island, scheduled for 15 and 16 February.

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Hard to score: Making the most of the crumbly surf at Gunnamatta on Saturday are, top, under-14 girls winner Piper Harrison of Mt Eliza and, above, Jett Dickinson of St Andrews, who came third in the under-14 boys division. Pictures: Surfing Victoria

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By Keith Platt HOW easy is it on a hot day to go for a swim or lie on a surfboard? Not very, if you happen to have a physical disability.

On Saturday, close to 400 people at Pt Leo Beach were given an insight into each other’s lives when Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula held its first event for 2014.

More than 230 volunteers made it possible for 41 disabled surfers to know the feeling of being on a board pushed along by the natural energy of a wave.

The simple joy of being hit by a wave can be fraught with danger for someone who does not have full control or use of their body.

But with volunteers to help you onto a board and then lining up to provide a human safety net, accessing this simple pleasure becomes a reality.

As well as organising volunteers, carers and their charges, the DSA’s peninsula branch has come up with innovative solutions to make it easier for the disabled to get to the beach and try surfing.

Over winter the branch trialled a bead-filled “seat” that allows a disabled surfer to sit up and enjoy the view as they surf toward the shore.

A harness has also been developed to make it easier to pull special wide-tyred wheelchairs along the beach and through the sand dunes.

“The aquaducks developed by the branch in consultation with all DSA branches throughout Australia performed above expectation and provided the surfers with a safer experience,” peninsula president Stewart Lockie said.

The new harness had made beach transfers “much easier and safer”.

“Judging by the smiles on dials, Saturday’s event was a huge success,” he said.

“Heaps of people volunteered both surfers and non-surfers and all their contributions were invaluable,” branch treasurer John Bowers said.

“As well as the sea, there is a really innovative approach to the problems that the terrain sets us and, fortunately, we have a committee that is keen to solve problems. There’s also a network of talented people we are able to access.

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NEW fences will be built at Balnarring racecourse at a cost of about $7000 to improve safety for racegoers.

The state government last week announced it would provide $3468 for safety improvements at the popular peninsula track, with Racing Victoria to match the contribution.

The money will be used to erect fences around the horse float car park, which had been identified as a safety concern.

Hastings MP Neale Burgess said the upgrade was important to ensure the safety of both horses and racegoers.

“It’s important that all of Victoria’s racetracks, both big and small, are safe venues for all users and this is why these improvements will be undertaken at the very popular iconic picnic racing venue of Balnarring,” he said.

Mr Burgess said the project followed last year’s $14,000 joint government and racing industry investment in a new track inside the racecourse to cater for ambulances.

Improvements have also been made to toilets and a new track running rail over the past three years.

“Balnarring is Victoria’s most popular picnic racecourse and much of this is due to the dedication of its voluntary committee and members who work hard to provide a facility and race day, which is both relaxing and enjoyable,” Mr Burgess said.

Country Racing Victoria CEO Scott Whiteman said support from the state government would provide added safety for horses, jockeys and industry participants.

“In addition, peninsula businesses will be involved in some of the projects and as such those local communities will benefit,” Mr Whiteman said.

Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said grants such as this helped to grow Victoria’s racing industry, a vital element of the peninsula’s economy.

I THINK many of us original members of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation will be joyful at the news Rob Gell is retiring from the chair’s position (“Gell to step down from biosphere”, The News, 17/12/13).

When I think of the effort that was put into the formation of the biosphere in 2003-04 by dozens of well-known and experienced environmentalists, group leaders, business people and retirees, and the meetings we sat through all around the peninsula and nearby local government areas, I cringe at Mr Gell’s remarks.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) requires World Biospheres to be grassroots based, not government controlled, to be bottom heavy with volunteers and paid people getting the community involved, working on environmental and conservation projects and increasing awareness of residents in local government areas.

I was one of the co-inaugural coordinators of the Mornington Peninsula Roundtable and we contributed more than 100 members initially to the foundation.

We ran educational meetings, field visits to Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne and Moonlit Sanctuary in Pearcedale, and pushed supermarkets to introduce a paid trolley system and biodegradable plastic shopping bags.

What turned out to be challenging was when we received grants from the federal government – for, as one former Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor told me, we were not supposed to be getting funds, we were not supposed to be successful!

I believe Mr Gell leaves a legacy of failed roundtables and a tiny membership because we all got so furious and quit over the lack of action by the directors and the board.

The board (appointed directors from government plus supposedly from the roundtables) attempted to take over successful local projects such as the southern brown bandicoot recovery program, biolinks, and

Watsons Creek rehabilitation. Mr Gell lost us, the grassroots volunteers disgusted with his top-down approach.

Money and grants appear to have been spent on office administration and overseas trips.

That is not what the biosphere was supposed to be about.

Where are the signs saying “You are entering Western Port Biosphere” and “What are you doing to help sustainability?”.

Where are the scientific research committee’s projects on the ground? A yearly meeting of a roundtable is insufficient. How can one and a half roundtables work, without funds, when members are furious?

We hope that a new chair, and perhaps a new board, will review the aims of UNESCO, check the constitution, and not eliminate the regionally based forums as Mr Gell has suggested.

We will rejoin when we see UNESCO aims being followed. We are all still around; many of us diverted into local environment groups. But we love our region and we want to increase awareness and action at the local level.

Jan Oliver, former Mornington Peninsula Roundtable convenor

Dixon should go I FEEL that Cr Andrew Dixon should resign over his photo with a handgun (“Critical blog sparks call for probe”, The News, 14/1/14).

The photo shows his disregard of public safety and sends the wrong impression to our youth in the community.

On reading the article, it seems that once elected as a councillor he’s become an expert.

It’s a disgrace that a person in his position can carry a weapon at the best of times.

It’s typical Gen Y: all about them.

It seems that Cr Dixon was originally going to vote against the swimming pool at Rosebud and then changed his mind. Now the people he supported for the swimming pool are supporting him over this “gun photo”. Using his type of language, if he had any “balls” he would resign. If not, the people of Briars Ward should

vote him out at the next council elections.

The Mornington Peninsula News Group should run an editorial campaign against him.

I totally agree with David Harrison’s article and his experience as a journalist, and note his senior positions at The Age. Cr Dixon is totally wrong in saying that print media is dead. This paper alone has increased its page numbers mainly due to advertisers; if you don’t have advertisers, you don’t have a newspaper.

I have worked in the media for 52 years, mainly in advertising, and I can say honestly that this newspaper has improved 100 per cent with content, colour printing and advertising over the past 12 months, which would mean that it is well read, with news that readers are looking for and with advertisers gaining results.

Cr Dixon may be 26, but his attitude needs to change or his career as a councillor will be short-lived.

Peter Curtin, Sorrento

Sickening image I ASSUME many Briars Ward constituents are as appalled as I am at the photograph in The News (“Critical blog sparks call for probe”) of a grinning Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor, Andrew Dixon, holding a high-calibre pistol. His target: an Arab with his hands up.

This is a sickening and abhorrent image. Cr Dixon is clearly having “fun”. He sets a terrible example as a representative of the shire.

On top of this visual obscenity is the accompanying article about Mr Dixon’s blog where he used obscene language about a wellregarded journalist; so obscene that it cannot be printed.

Surely such bad behaviour contravenes the state government and shire codes of conduct for councillors? It certainly offended me.

Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy should show some leadership instead of “distancing the shire” from Cr Dixon’s juvenile antics. That’s what we pay Dr Kennedy for.

Ann Scally, Mt Martha

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Frankston Hospital leads reform drive

By Chris Brennan FRANKSTON Hospital has recorded dramatic improvements in emergency department treatment and ambulance transfer waiting times following the introduction of a range of new procedures.

Health Minister David Davis said the hospital had achieved a 24 per cent improvement in patient transfer times over the past three months of 2013 compared to the same period a year earlier, despite handling an extra 1254 patients, which represented a 9 per hike.

“At Frankston, the percentage of patients transferred within 40 minutes of arrival at the hospital went up from 51.3 per cent in the September 2012 quarter to 75.3 per cent in the September 2013 quarter,” Mr Davis said.

Preliminary data showed an 86 per cent drop in the number of emergency department patients with a length of stay greater than 24 hours.

“The September 2012 quarter recorded 665 patients staying longer than 24 hours. By the September 2013 quarter, this had dropped to 94 patients,” Mr Davis said.

Hospital operator Peninsula Health, which also runs Rosebud Hospital, said a range of new initiatives had been introduced following extensive consultation with staff, Ambulance Victo-

ria and the Ambulance Transfer Taskforce, which handed down a number of recommendations late last year aimed at improving the time it took to transfer ambulance patients to hospitals.

Peninsula Health chief operating officer Brendon Gardner said Frankston Hospital managers had worked closely with taskforce chairman Andrew Stripp and had introduced trials for a number of the recommendations, which will be introduced to hospitals across the state later this year.

He said the hospital’s staff had played the most significant role in identifying and implementing a range of “innovative and highly effective” measures that had drastically improved patient transfer and treatment times.

“The improvement can be attributed to the fantastic efforts of our staff who have identified some new approaches to treating our patients in the emergency department and on the wards,” he said.

“For example, these include a renewed focus on our discharge planning, and placing some additional resources at the front of the department to assist with the arrival of ambulance patients.

“It has been reaffirming that, despite a 9 per cent increase in presentations, these efforts are resulting in reduced waiting times and time spent in the

emergency department for all of our patients.”

The state government has been looking for solutions to help ease the strain on the state’s “gridlocked” health system, with Ambulance Victoria figures showing patients were being forced to wait longer than ever before to be transferred to emergency departments.

Frankston Hospital, which has Victoria’s highest number of ambulance presentations, was last year identified as having the state’s worst-affected emergency department.

Mr Davis said recommendations from the Ambulance Transfer Taskforce, which call for greater delineation between the responsibilities of Ambulance Victoria and hospital emergency departments, as well enhancing information sharing across the system, would be progressively introduced during 2014.

“These early figures are very encouraging and it is important for all Victorians to be aware of the work that has been done to achieve such positive results,” Mr Davis said.

“The Ambulance Transfer Taskforce recommended that patients who need urgent care be taken to the nearest appropriate emergency department, with hospitals immediately assuming responsibility for that patient’s care.”

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gency departments and Ambulance Victoria was also being enhanced, with the introduction of ambulance arrival board technology at major metropolitan emergency departments.

Mr Davis announced last week that peninsula residents could now have “greater confidence in the provision of medical services” thanks to emergency cardiac angiography services being made available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Frankston Hospital.

He said Frankston Hospital’s oncology day treatment centre would be expanded further this year to provide four extra treatment chairs, taking the total to 15.

“This expansion of services provides patients with cardiac-related issues with treatment outside of normal hours, rather than being sent to other health services, which has occurred in the past,” Mr Davis said.

“Work on the $81 million Frankston Hospital redevelopment is progressing well.

“The new emergency department will have double the floor space of the existing facility, and will see an increase in the number of treatment spaces and the capacity of the shortstay unit.”

THE Mornington Peninsula will host an elite, internationally recognised equestrian event over the Australia Day long weekend.

Equestrian Fashion at Boneo Park, which will be held over three days, is a three-star Concours de Dressage International event, attracting many of the country’s top competitors.

The competition will include Equestrian Australia, Para Equestrian, Horse Riding Club Association and Pony Club Association of Victoria rider classes.

The mayor, Cr Antonella Celi, said the peninsula’s equine industry contributed more than $142 million to the local economy and extended across many levels and disciplines, including dessage.

“It’s great that this internationallevel event is being hosted on the peninsula and heartening to see that riders of different levels and from various associations will be able to come together and experience the atmosphere of competing at such a high-level event,” she said.

“The shire is home to many horse riders and enthusiasts, and the council is pleased to help support the event.”

Boneo Park managing director Fiona McNaught said the event, which will also feature a farmers’ market and trade show, provided a great range of activities for horse lovers or all ages and abilities. “A farmers’ market with peninsula produce and wine will be set up from Friday to Sunday offering a variety of different stallholders so there will be plenty to eat, see and do.”

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NEWS DESK Pining for an earlier time TONY Sowersby is a painter, cartoonist, muralist, portraitist, comic book author, illustrator and occasional satirist. Often it is his satirical work that attracts the most interest, especially when it’s one of his entries in the Bald Archy Prize, the satirical portraiture contest that spoofs the Archibald Prize. Sowersby of Seaford has won the Bald Archy People’s Choice award three times – in 1998, 2004 and 2005 with “The Cardinal with his Abbott”, a portrait of Cardinal George Pell and Tony Abbott.

Last week’s announcement by federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne that he wanted to reform the national school curriculum inspired the artist’s latest drawing. Mr Pyne has criticised what he describes as too little emphasis on ‘’the non-Labor side of our history’’ in the curriculum. “Concerns have been raised about the history curriculum not recognising the legacy of Western civilisation and not giving important events in Australia’s history and culture the prominence they deserve, such as Anzac Day,” Mr Pyne wrote last week.

Set course for active new year PENINSULA seniors are being urged to put their new year’s resolutions into action and become more active and involved by taking up a course at the University of the Third Age. U3A Southern Peninsula course co-ordinator Di Bell said many older residents wanted to get fit, lose weight, gain knowledge or obtain a wider circle of friends and the university was the perfect place to start.

“For seniors living on the Mornington Peninsula, the Christmas and new year period is usually spent with children and grandchildren, but once the holidays are over the days can be long

Tuneful summer THE cream of the region’s young musical talent was on show at Frankston Arts Centre at a graduation concert for Peninsula Youth Music Society’s summer school program.

Among the 170 young maestros performing at the concert were, from left, Daniel of Mt Martha, Otto of Mt Eliza, and Louise of Mt Martha, who were getting in some last-minute practice before the concert.

The week-long summer music program, held at Mt Erin Secondary College, aims to enrich and enhance the knowledge and talents of young peninsula musicians aged five to 17.

and rather empty,” she said.

With a wide range of courses starting next month, U3A Southern Peninsula was not only able to provide artistic and intellectual stimulation for residents aged 55 and over, but could also open up opportunities to meet new like-minded friends, she said.

“At U3A Southern Peninsula, you will find classes catering for all your needs, everything from exercise for the limbs to artistic aspirations or expanding the mind,” Ms Bell said.

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Symphony follows note of discord

By Terri Lee Fatouros PAUL Dillon – actor, musician and entertainer – was 29 when he arrived in Australia from Dorset, England, nearly 20 years ago.

With two pounds in his pocket, a guitar strapped to his back and his girlfriend along for the journey, he began making his mark in the land that he now lovingly calls home.

A talented muso and actor who wrote plays and music, work eventually lead Dillon to live permanently on the Mornington Peninsula.

After meeting Pat Lamana of Banana Lamana Productions, he landed the lead role of Jesus Christ in a passion play, a part suiting his spiritual nature. He refers to Jesus Christ by the Hebrew or Aramaic name, Yeshua, a figure he says has featured “magically� throughout his life.

Dillon believes Christ encompassed the wholeness of male and female, and was a balanced spiritual being – the place where humans need to be, balanced.

Praying to Christ works for Dillon and has led him to a deep sense of wholeness, contentment and peace within.

After connecting with other likeminded musicians, Dillon started Balnarring music nights with Marty Williams in the Balnarring Hall. For the past 10 years it has run every fortnight on a Wednesdays between 8 and 11pm. “For those who get confused, like me, it’s when the blue recycling bins are out,� Dillon said with a grin.

The music nights are for people wanting to get up and have a go: recite a poem, sing, tell a story, explore an idea or dance. “We’ve had young kids sharing their first guitar lesson to the likes of Grammy Award winner Wally De Backer, better known as singing sensation Gotye.�

His latest project is a children’s musical and book about the environment entitled The Symphony.

It’s based on fact with a lot of fiction thrown in.

The narrative involves five frogs and five girls, a bit like The Famous Five meets The Wind in the Willowscum-eco adventure.

The play was hailed a success when performed last year at Frankston Arts Centre by Balnarring Primary School.

The Symphony is about Balnarring’s Balbirooroo Wetland being polluted when thoughtless workers dispose of toxic waste. A group of pobblebonk frogs get itchy skin from the waste,

Chilling out: Musician Paul Dillon cools off with the kids at his home. Supplying the welcome shower are, from left, Lily Clancy Dillon, Laila Nelson Williams, Rose Clancy Dillon and Shanti Nelson Williams.

Picture: Yanni

pack their green suitcases and go in search of a cleaner wetland.

This magical wetland is held together on a micro scale by the spider Sticky Webster who, every morning with her spider helpers, weaves beautiful webs in the gums trees to catch the morning due.

Each dewdrop in the web is a magical musical note that makes up The Symphony. Each animal in the wetland, tiny or large, is given a web, which is the tune they have to sing for the day.

The story focus on the enlightened journey the central characters experience to reach a wise state of mind and how they create a balanced resolve.

It’s ephemeral and Dillon feels he absorbed it from the dreamtime.

Apparently Balnarring and surrounding areas have strong “frog dreaming� and Dillon claims that on the other side of the peninsula, Tootgarook Swamp is in danger of being wiped out.

He said wetlands have a high cultural significance for the Bunurong/Boonerwrung people of the Kulin nation as well as important scientific value as pointed out by Sir Frederick Chapman in 1919. He was Australia’s first nationally appointed paleontologist and a world authority

in the field of ostracods – a type of crustacean. “I feel I’m fortunate as a white person to be able to tap into this magical energy and I’ve been given this idea for a reason,� Dillon said. “It goes deeper than just a children’s play. I want to make an animated movie about the magical interaction of the wetlands and the impact it has on humans. “If you make a movie like this and show it to children, they get excited because it takes them out of their brain. They are choked in technology and this type of movie helps them get connected to their feelings and surrounding environment.�

Dillon wants this story to be told because it is about our planet, humans, animals and reconnecting with nature through music, which brings balance into an unbalanced world.

The five girls along with the five frogs work out that the human and animal world are out of tune with nature. Singing of the Sun Song returns everyone and everything to the harmonious vibration of nature.

Dillon wrote Sun Song a few years ago with his friend Williams while holidaying on Hamilton Island. They sat on the beach in front of the house where former Beatle George Harrison spent time meditating while dying of

cancer. After saying their thanks to Harrison, Dillon sang Here Comes The Sun as tribute to him. Within 10 minutes he got the first few riffs of Sun Song, which he had no idea would be the finale to his play.

Harrison was influenced by Indian spiritualism and Dillon tells some disturbing yet fascinating facts about the musical note C. “Did you know that in the mid1800s, middle C was shifted slightly to a flatter note? I don’t know exactly who shifted it or for what purpose, but originally middle C vibrated at 432 hertz, the natural harmonic resonance in nature. Now it vibrates at 440 Hz, slightly out of tune, flatter and known to put us out of balance and prone to creating unconscious irritability within us,� Dillon said. “The proper, normal middle C is still used by indigenous people and in the likes of Tibetan healing bowls. “Science has discovered that everything has a natural vibration that, when not tampered with, vibrates harmoniously together. Everyone and everything vibrates and it’s all tied together with our human symphony, which is slightly out of tune with nature’s natural vibration/symphony.

Maybe it was done to detune us. “Think how fundamentally this affects our wellbeing. With middle

C shifted to the right or left of nature in sound, it’s no wonder our western civilisation has done what it’s done. “It might seem very small, but we are talking vibration here and, as quantum physics now knows, our entire existence is made up of vibrations.�

Intrigued by Dillon’s comments, I did some research and sure enough there were heaps of websites stating the harmful effects middle C vibrating out of tune have on humans.

In 1953, the International Standards Organisation endorsed middle C from 432 to 440Hz. No wonder Dillon feels he has to get his story The Symphony out.

It appears the vibration of truth is on his side. Dillon gave his story to a friend who was working on actor Geoffrey Rush’s property who then passed on a copy to Rush. A couple of months later, when leafing through a handfull of bills, he discovered a handwritten letter from Rush thanking him for the script and stating that he was involved in a film in Italy but would like to know if the story went any further.

Dillon’s The Symphony is an uplifting inspirational story that should be told because it touches us in a deep and personal way.

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Fire evacuation plan for animals

By Keith Platt BRENDA Marmion was preparing to evacuate her Dromana property on Tuesday last week when a fire broke out in the median strip of Mornington Peninsula Freeway and spread to the historic Heronswood property.

But leaving her house is not as simple as grabbing the family photo album and laptop – there are the animals to think about.

Ms Marmion has been running Crystal Ocean Wildlife Centre at Dromana since 2000 and in the past few weeks has found it particularly difficult caring for sick, injured and abandoned critters.

Last week’s heat wave would have been a crisis at the best of times, but Ms Marmion, 70, has been hospitalised twice in three weeks with a cardio-vascular complaint that could be life threatening.

She acknowledges the seriousness of her condition, but fears for the welfare of the many animals under her care. Doctors have particularly warned her to make sure she is not scratched, which can be a problem for someone dedicated to the animals’ welfare.

Luckily, firefighters were able to stop the fire spreading and Ms Marmion and her charges were able to stay put, but the following days of 40 degree plus temperatures saw her placing her own wellbeing in jeopardy.

Some animals and birds have been handed over to other wildlife carers, but her house has become something of a Noah’s Ark, with different species being brought in to avoid the heat.

No laughing matter: Although not yet able to fly, these young kookaburras being cared for by Brenda Marmion were ready to take flight on Tuesday last week in the face of a fire started on Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dromana (see page 18). Picture: Yanni

Those that remain outside have to be hosed down every half hour or so.

Volunteers help Ms Marmion look after the wildlife centre, with some being rostered on morning and afternoon.

But after so many years as a wildlife carer – she started 25 years ago in Queensland – Ms Marmion cannot take a back seat.

“They’re wonderful, absolutely brilliant and were here when I was in hos-

pital,” she said of the volunteers. “But I did nag the doctors to let me out.”

Not one to miss an opportunity, Ms Marmion saw collection tins at Beleura Hospital reception desk while waiting to see a cardiologist and asked if she could add one for Crystal Ocean.

“I can’t ease up,” she said. “I’m trying to be careful and they [the volunteers] keep telling me to sit down.”

Possums, a glider, various birds (in-

cluding an eastern rosella found floating in a swimming pool) and a bat are being cared for at the wildlife centre.

“The rosella had gone into the pool during the heat and was floating with its wings spread out. It would have got wet and drowned.”

Crystal Clear’s Facebook page documents in words and photos the comings and goings of various animals, and enables people to inquire about

the progress of distressed animals including birds they have been taken in for care. Unfortunately, the page sometimes provides sad news about animals that did not make it.

At the height of last week’s heatwave Ms Marmion wrote: “Just been out with a torch to check on the outside wildlife. Aura and Bambi the juvenile brushtails have temporarily been put in the rabbit’s pen, which, being wood, is easier to keep cool than their aviary.

Merlin the tawny frogmouth was busy catching moths. Strange that the other two, who came into care slightly older, don’t appear to have that instinct yet … They and the others have survived the strong heat today. Now there is thunder and lightning, but no rain as yet.”

Underneath a photo: “My very special new patient, a juvenile grey headed flying fox found caught up in bird netting over a fruit tree.”

And information: “If you find heat stressed wildlife, please pick up carefully and, not endangering yourself, place in wet tea towel or towel and ring me or any other wildlife carer as to what to do. Only drip water into the mouth if bird or animal is lying on its side, and then just a little at a time.

Most affected will be ringtails who do not normally come down to the ground to drink so they literally fall out of the trees.”

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Fire safety warning for pets

First flight: This young orangebellied parrot has been bred at Pearcedale as part of a program to save the species from extinction.

Hopes for parrot’s survival ORANGE-bellied parrots are taking off at Pearcedale.

Actually, just one new bird has managed to get airborne, but the flight marked a major step forward in a breeding program to take the species off the endangered list.

With fewer than 40 orange-bellied parrots thought to exist in the wild, the successful breeding of one at Pearcedale’s Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is seen as a significant event.

The young bird took its first tentative flight last week in 40-degree

heat. Owner Michael Johnson said the sanctuary was within the orangebellied parrot’s “historical range”.

“As part of a national breeding program, Moonlit Sanctuary plans to breed many more to aid release programs and save the species from extinction in the wild,” he said.

“The new chick fledged in a display aviary, so visitors can get a close up view of this very special bird.”

Moonlit Sanctuary is at 550 TyabbTooradin Rd, Pearcedale. Details: www.moonlit-sanctuary.com or call 5978 7935.

Breeding stock: Orange-bellied parrots at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale form part of a program aimed at ensuring the survival of the species in the wild. Picture: Yanni

MORNINGTON Peninsula residents and property owners have been urged to ensure they have adequate fire emergency plans in place for pets and livestock in additional to those for family members.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries has warned peninsula residents and primary producers to consider the safety and welfare of animals well in advance of bushfires or other emergencies.

DEPI animal health and welfare operations manager Robert Suter said it was vital adequate planning was in place as moving pets and livestock during an emergency could be challenging and time-consuming.

Recent fires had shown people planning to leave their properties had taken far longer to get ready than they had expected, resulting in delays that had often ended in tragedy.

“Too often in the past, last-minute efforts to save animals have led to tragedy for both humans and animals,” Dr Suter said. “If you are planning to evacuate your animals, you must make preparations now – before the emergency – in order to avoid chaos and confusion later.

“This plan needs to include all of your animals – pets and livestock – and prevention measures to minimise the impact of the emergency.”

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Wally a champion on and off the field OBITUARY Walter Owen (Wally) Wedgwood, 1943-2014 All-round sportsman, sporting goods seller, community worker.

By Mike Hast WALLY Wedgwood, one of the Mornington Peninsula’s great sportsmen, has died at the age of 71 after a short battle with cancer.

Mr Wedgwood was a natural athlete who played top-level football, cricket, baseball, squash and, in his later years, lawn bowls.

He also owned and operated Wedgwood Sports and Cycles, Mornington’s premier sporting goods store, which he sold to Peter Seal (Sealy’s Cycles) eight years ago before “retiring” at age 63.

Mr Wedgwood was also known for his community work as a member of Mornington and then Mt Martha Rotary clubs as well as Peninsula Family Services, a division of the Anglican Church’s Anglicare.

Mr Wedgwood bought Kingsbury’s sporting goods store in the 1960s when in his early 20s and later renamed it Wedgwood Sports and Cycles.

Anyone who owned or aspired to own a bicycle knew Wedgwood’s.

The town’s bike owners always knew they’d get a good deal from Wally, who often would take no money for helping a kid with his bike.

The store in Main St was an Aladdin’s cave of sporting goods and apparel – everything from badminton to lawn bowls and go-karting with

bicycles and cycling accessories dominating. There was camping gear, canoes and kayaks, diving equipment and supplies, fitness equipment, and everything needed for fishing.

Mr Wedgwood was a champion schoolboy athlete, and football and cricket dominated his adult sporting life. He played for North Melbourne Cricket Club as a young man, the

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club of his father, Walter Bernard Wedgwood, who played for Victoria in 1929 and 1930, and later was a major influence in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association as a player and administrator. The Wedgwood Medal, given to the best and fairest MPCA player each year, is named after his father.

In the early days of the sports store,

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Road Closures Installation of road barriers will commence on Sunday 26 January 2014 from 3.00pm Main Street, Mornington Rolling road closure following Australia Day Parade 4.45pm - 6.30pm Hampden Street, Mornington Road closure in preparation for the Australia Day parade 3.00pm - 5.15pm

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“It can be difficult sometimes for business people to balance work, family and community involvement, but one of my favorite sayings is: if you want something done, ask a busy person.”

– Wally Wedgwood

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Mt Martha club where he was president and held other positions on the executive. He was a recipient of Rotary’s Paul Harris Award for service to the community.

Wedgwood Sports and Cycles had a long history of supporting community groups through the donation of bicycles and other sporting goods for raffles.

Mr Wedgwood was chairman of the community advisory committee of Peninsula Family Services.

Sue Wedgwood said it was not well known that her husband mentored many people over a long period.

Mr Wedgwood is survived by his wife Sue, daughters Jane, Anne and Sally and their partners Terry, Chris and Andrew, six grandchildren, and sister Helen.

The family’s bereavement notice included: “A strong and courageous man whose wisdom and loving support we could always depend upon.”

The Rotary Club of Mt Martha’s notice stated: “Generous benefactor to many, wise counsellor to all and a life of service to others.”

His funeral was held at New Peninsula Baptist Church in Mt Martha on Tuesday followed by a private cremation. Mourners donated to Peninsula Hospice.

In order to safely deliver the peninsula’s Australia Day program of events, the Shire’s operational planing involves closing roads with some impacts on local surroundings.

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Mr Wedgwood would close the shop at midday, jump in his car and race up to North Melbourne to open the batting for his team.

This became too much and he reluctantly resigned from the club and joined Mt Eliza, which he served for many years as a player and administrator, later being awarded life membership.

MPCA general manager Paul Pelzer wrote on the association’s website last week: “Wally represented the MPCA in Country Week from 1969 until 1975 and played in the famous 1972 group A premiership side where he top-scored with 21 runs out of the MPCA’s total score of 69.” The team bowled out Leongatha for 37 to win the title.

“Wally also served as a member of the MPCA executive and as a senior selector from 1972 until 1976,” Mr Pelzer said.

In winter, Mr Wedgwood turned his attention to football, and was a key member of Frankston Football Club’s senior team in his youth. At one stage he sought a clearance to Mornington but was refused, Frankston compromising and allowing him to transfer to the less powerful Somerville club.

Mr Wedgwood co-founded Mornington Baseball Club, the Pirates, and was vice-president 197576 as well as a keen player.

His wife Sue (the couple married in 1966) said Wally played A grade squash for Mornington and later pennant lawn bowls with Mt Martha.

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NEWS DESK

Freeway fire ‘arson’

By Mike Hast POLICE and the CFA are investigating a deliberately lit fire that destroyed the cafe of the historic Heronswood property and threatened dozens of homes in Dromana on Tuesday last week.

A CFA spokesman said there were at least two ignition points on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway near the Latrobe Parade overpass that started a blaze at about 5.45pm, the first day of a four-day heatwave over 41 degrees.

Fireys aboard 10 CFA pumpers and 30 other vehicles from many Mornington Peninsula and Western Port group brigades raced to the blaze in bush in the median strip of the freeway. CFA investigators were at the scene within 30 minutes of ignition.

With a strong southerly wind blowing, the fire quickly jumped the freeway and burnt through bushland, setting alight an area known by local fireys as Wonga Gully between the freeway and Point Nepean Rd. Fire controller Captain Ben Griffiths of Dromana fire brigade said pumpers were sent to guard properties in Burton, Hearn and Howitt streets, which run west off Latrobe Parade, as embers rained down on properties.

Police blocked the freeway and all surrounding roads as the fire spread.

Heronswood cafe with its thatched roof, built in 1996 of Tootgarook Swamp trees, and rammed earth walls came under ember attack and caught fire. It was destroyed, despite the efforts of ground crews and a waterbombing helicopter, which dropped about seven loads including next to the cafe as well as on a spot fire in

Rudduck St. (The CFA does not waterbomb buildings as the weight would destroy a structure.) Also lost was an office above the cafe, which contained four filing cabinets with about 25,000 garden and plant slides taken over 36 years by Clive Blazey, who with his wife Penny bought Heronswood in 1983 and founded the acclaimed Diggers Club, which promotes “traditional” gardening and preserves heritage food plants.

Talei Kenyon of Diggers said fireys did a fantastic job saving the 1870s picturesque Gothic house and ornamental gardens. “The house is now owned by a trust and it could not afford to rebuild as it would cost at least $10 million,” she said.

A kitchen garden near the cafe was severely damaged and a 140-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree had 30 per cent of its canopy singed. Sprinklers in the garden were switched on soon after the cafe caught fire.

Ms Kenyon said the 70-seat cafe would be rebuilt but would not have a thatched roof as building rules changed after Black Saturday in 2009.

Heronswood has gained permission to serve meals to visitors in a marque on the pool lawn in what is usually a private area.

Ms Kenyon said Diggers had received more than 1500 messages of support from overseas and Australia.

A CFA spokesman said the authority received “multiple calls about a fire along the median strip near Latrobe Parade”.

“Many homes in the area survived due to the hard work by firefighters,” he said.

“Water pressure was a problem so several booster points were set up.”

The fire was declared out at 11.20pm

by Captain Griffiths but the last units did not leave until 4am on Wednesday after blacking out work, with special attention paid to the cafe.

Unmarked police cars have been patrolling the southern peninsula since the warmer weather started and in particular during the heatwave last week when several small fires were believed to have been started deliberately. Police said residents can call 000 if they see anyone behaving suspiciously.

Doubly hot work: Top, firefighters take a breather after battling the Heronswood cafe fire. Paramedics treated three volunteers suffering the effects of smoke and heat. Above, the thatched roof cafe burnt despite the best efforts of firefighters battling the blaze that started on Mornington Peninsula Freeway near Latrobe Parade.

Left, A CFA volunteer is dwarfed by the flames next to a footbridge over the freeway.

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1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village

03 5979 1888 03 5983 5509

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(03) 5979 8003 btre.com.au CRIB POINT

$475,000 - $495,000

CRIB POINT

BTRE $357,000

A CLASS OF ITS OWN

NEAT AS A PIN

Set on 920m2 of land, this exceptional 4BR residence offers double lock up garage with internal access and with an oversized door offering 3.5M clearance you can accommodate a large boat or caravan.

The spacious lounge has wiring in place for surround sound and projector plus the added bonus of sound proof walls. The central kitchen offers a huge breakfast bench, Blanco s/steel appliances, dishwasher, large double pantry DQG SOHQW\ RI FXSERDUG VSDFH $ JDV ORJ ÀUH creates a beautiful ambience in the huge family room which overlooks the rear deck and yard. Three bedrooms have BIR’s and the main has WIR and ensuite with double shower, and private access to the decked spa area. There is abundant storage throughout the entire house and attic. Other features include a study nook with built in desk, shelving and cupboards, r/ cycle ducted heating and air-conditioning in all rooms and garden shed.

BALNARRING - 89a Balnarring Road

$1,600,000 to $1,760,000

Set on a 1/4 acre block at the court end of the street, this property is a credit to its owners. The immaculate 3 bedroom home includes a large open plan lounge, a renovated modern kitchen with a stainless steel 900m up right cooker and dishwasher. Other features include BIRS in all bedrooms, a central bathroom, gas heating, new carpets and neutral decor throughout.

Outside offers a single carport attached to the home, a second carport attached to a games room or teenagers retreat, 2.5kw solar to reduce running costs, covered outdoor area, freshly painted as new weatherboards, plus landscaped gardens with fruit trees, natives and palms. Move in and enjoy this property as all the work has been done.

HASTINGS

Offers Over $350,000

INSPECT SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH 11.00AM - 12.00 NOON

BEXLEY HEATH

NOTHING TO DO BUT ENJOY

Once you drive up the sweeping tree lined driveway to this majestic 2 storey home you will be overcome with an irresistible need to live the dream. Gleaming tiles great you in the wide entry, with a large formal ORXQJH IHDWXULQJ D ÀUHSODFH ZLWK TXDOLW\ PDUEOH VXUURXQGV 7KHUH LV D VHSDUDWH VWXG\ DQG D PDJQLÀFHQW formal dining room has large windows overlooking the picturesque lake. Downstairs also includes the kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining area, separate powder room and a spacious family room which leads to an extensive timber deck. Upstairs comprises of a family room, 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, main bathroom plus the master bedroom, featuring an ensuite with spa, which opens to a private verandah with garden views.

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BITTERN

BITTERN

$245,000

NEW LISTING

HASTINGS

$310,000

$345,000

CRIB POINT

SOLD

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PERFECT LOCATION

‘BITTERN COTTAGE’

SOLD IN ONE DAY!!

Set to the rear of the village, this 3BR retirement unit has a large lounge room with air conditioning, open plan dining area adjoining the kitchen with dishwasher, all bedrooms have BIR’s, bathroom with large shower, separate toilet and laundry.

Garage with rear door, paved walk areas and fenced garden with gate access. Close to shops and transport.

Set behind a white picket fence on a good size block, this property offers 2 bedrooms - main with WIR, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with gas heating and s/system air-conditioning. Other features include separate laundry and skylights. A paved pergola outside overlooks the rear garden which includes potting shed, fruit trees, compost bin and a carport at the side.

This weatherboard cottage, set on 732sqm, has neutral tones throughout the galley kitchen with gas cooking and the separate dining and lounge areas. Other features include BIR’s, main with WIR, dual-entry bathroom, gas heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning. Not a blade of grass is out of place, with the outside as perfect as the inside. Immaculate gardens, single garage and workshop.

Newly renovated, BR home situated iclose to transport, shops and schools. Floorboards throughout, high ceilings, new carpet in all bedrooms, that have BIR’s and ensuite to main, central heating and r/cycle air-conditioning.

Other features include large lounge, kitchen with pantry, gas cooking, dishwasher and timber bench tops plus a fantastic entertaining area.

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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

CRIB POINT

$285,000 plus

COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGION

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

HASTINGS - 12 Martin Street

$390,000 plus

SPACIOUS UNIT, QUIET LOCATION YET CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

HUGE CENTRAL BLOCK PLUS TWO INCOMES - THE ULTIMATE INVESTMENT

OPEN SAT 2.00-2.30PM

• 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, main with walk-in robe • Dual entry bathroom • Separate spacious living and dining areas • Kitchen with ample bench space and stainless steel appliances • Double remote garage

Centrally located on 920sqm (approx) this property consists of existing three bedroom home and a one bedroom cottage to the rear.

The main home has living and dining areas, central bathroom and outdoor undercover area with a rental return of $260 per week The one bedroom cottage has open plan living and dining area, dual-entry bathroom, well-appointed kitchen and has a rental return of $140 per week

TYABB

$390,000 plus

HASTINGS - 27 Cedar Drive

OPEN SAT 12.30-1.00PM

LOW MAINTENANCE SPECIAL

FAMILY FRIENDLY - SOLID & SPACIOUS WITH HUGE STUDIO AT REAR

• 3 bedrooms, master with BIR and shared access to bathroom • Spacious living and dining areas • Kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space • Extensive decked outdoor entertaining area • Tool shed • Single carport and garage

• 3 bedrooms, two with BIR’s, main with WIR & FES • Separate living and dining areas • Recess for bar area • Updated kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space • Huge double brick studio at rear

PROPERTIES FOR LEASE

RESIDENTIAL HASTINGS - 1/81 Marine Parade HASTINGS - 3/19 Queen Street BITTERN - 2482 Frankston Flinders Rd HASTINGS - 3 Villawood Drive

$285,000 plus

HASTINGS - 34 Michelle Drive HASTINGS - 9 Quadrant Court

$225 PER WEEK $235 PER WEEK $310 PER WEEK $280 PER WEEK

$360 PER WEEK $290 PER WEEK

COMMERCIAL SHOP / OFFICE HASTINGS - High Street Location, P.O.A CRIB POINT INDUSTRIAL LAND - MAKE US AN OFFER

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM

SALES TEAM SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DAYLE WILCOX 0423 737 908

SUE FRANKCOMBE 0421 473 135

A lifestyle village for the over 50s

The lifestyle you want The freedom you deserve

249 High Street Hastings, Victoria 3915 www.peninsula parklands.com.au

$140,000

email us at info@penpark.com.au 5979

$149,950

$159,900

2700

KYLIE ROBERTS 0411 094 458

SALLY WILCOX 0432 660 284

- Safe - Affordable - Secure, long term tenure After Hours - Brad Wilcox 0419 583 634

$169,900

$189,000

zLow maintenance z24 hour security access zA carefree lifestyle zFreedom to travel zEconomical zFull-time on site managers zSocial club zCommunity centre

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Tallon HASTINGS - 241 Hodgins Road LI NE ST W IN G

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If you have been searching for a quality 4 bedroom home with open plan living and a spectacular outdoor entertainment area then look no further. This home will impress from the moment you arrive with its stylish façade and beautifully landscaped front garden. Step inside to the wide tiled entry that leads to the kitchen which truly is the heart of the home overlooking the open plan family and dining areas.There are 4 bedrooms, master with FES and WIR, all remaining bedrooms are a generous size, include BIRs and are serviced by a sparkling family bathroom.

Separate living zones are provided with a formal lounge to the front of the home and a rumpus room to the rear.

Practical modern features are in abundance with a large laundry, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling plus an oversized double lock up remote garage for that extra storage space.

Outdoor entertainment is where this home really shines.A huge merbau deck fully covered, with ceiling fans and enclosed with high quality cafĂŠ blinds to ensure you can enjoy this space all year round and in any weather.The backyard also features a 2000L water tank, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area with cubby house and sandpit plus a large (6x3m approx) garden shed.

For Sale: Inspect:

For Sale: Inspect:

Offers over $465,000 Saturday 11-11.30am

Offers over $765,000

By Appointment

HASTINGS - 23 Madang Court Spacious, Character Filled Home Charming double brick residence with picket fence and QHDW IURQW JDUGHQ FUHDWLQJ D ORYHO\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW LPSUHVVLRQ /DUJH IRUPDO ORXQJH ZLWK H[SRVHG EULFN RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH timber kitchen with d/w and island bench plus formal dining room. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to two more bedrooms. Extra living space with family room featuring gas heating and split system air-conditioner which opens to paved , undercover entertainment area.

This four bedroom family home on a 715m2 (approx) block is undeniably amazing value.

Featuring a modern kitchen with stainless 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. $OO IRXU EHGURRPV ERDVW WLPEHU Ă RRUV DQG DUH VHUYLFHG by a family bathroom with separate W.C. Outside there is a large undercover entertaining area plus a second paved area with 7 seater spa.

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For Sale: Inspect:

$380,000

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Family Sized Value

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HASTINGS

Your new lifestyle awaits in this beautiful 6.5 acre property. On a battle-axe block, surrounded by trees, this hidden gem provides you with a relaxing and quiet lifestyle.

Drive past 7 large horse yards to a huge 50-square home surrounded by green lawns. Featuring 4 bedrooms (split system in each), two bathrooms and a study, the home also has a huge lounge with plenty of space for the family. An equally large rumpus room has a solid timber bar and opens out to an undercover outdoor entertaining area with a pot belly stove.

The solid timber kitchen with walk in pantry features a dual fuel stove/oven and overlooks the meals area, that opens to a full length deck.

A self-contained bungalow outside has bed, lounge and bathroom and will be great for the in-laws or a teenagers retreat.A 225m2 workshop has 3-phase power, and there are plenty of other sheds & storage ont he property. Further inclusions are two bore points, multiple water storage tanks, a gym, motorbike/4wd track, orchard and a pony club sized grass arena.

D L O S Little Gem

Affordable Central Unit

A Semi-Rural Family Lifestyle

Hobby Farmers look no further!

A stones throw to Pelican Park and close to Marina, this 2 bedroom unit is a must see. A white picket fence leads to the shaded entry and central hallway. 2 good size bedrooms both with built-in robes, central bathroom with bath and shower. A meals area which leads to the rear courtyard plus modern kitchen and planter box window.

A good size lounge with air-conditioning and ducted heating throughout. The unit has its own single lock up garage.

Located within walking distance to town and all amenities WKLV VLQJOH OHYHO XQLW LV LGHDO IRU UHWLUHHV LQYHVWRUV RU Ă&#x20AC;UVW home buyers. This brick veneer unit features 2 bedrooms, large lounge with split system a/c and gas heating, bathroom and separate toilet and laundry. The practical kitchen overlooks the meals area which includes a sliding door leading out to the courtyard with access to the single garage.

This family home is positioned on a large 1226m2 approx block. The home features 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - main with FES & WIR, GDH throughout, and the kitchen overlooks the family room with s/system heating and cooling which accesses the undercover outdoor entertaining area. Outside is a great workshop/garage with concrete and power, chicken coup, veggie garden, 27,000L in water tanks, solar power and a double carport plus gated rear access.

Approx 9 acres of fenced land in Tyabb. 4 bedroom home with 1 bathroom and 2 toilets. Decent sized bedrooms and living area. Large kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher and timber cupboards. Separate dining, polished Ă RRUERDUGV FHLOLQJ IDQV DQG GXFWHG KHDWLQJ IRU \HDU round comfort. Double carport and brand new shedding at the rear. Solar power + mains power and a 30,000 liter water tank.

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

$270,000 - $285,000

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

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$260,000+

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

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$385,000 - $410,000

tallon.com.au

$845,000

35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000

Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Balnarring 36 Bruce Street

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Price View Open

Negotiable over $560,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4763 Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

THREE SOLD

Hastings 277 Marine Parade

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Western Port Gardens Quality Townhouses Priced to Sell For those of us looking for a quality unit within a well-built and architecturally designed complex. With the market on the move again there is no better time to buy! Some of the many benefits include two bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe, gas ducted heating, lock up garages with remote doors and landscaping to the front and rear of the properties. A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;turn keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finish including fly screens, security doors, blinds, letterbox and cloths lines. Big enough to give a feeling of space with a quality finish by a Mornington builder. The complex of 7 is open, in a central position and well presented. Save on stamp duty and get in now, visit the local display unit to see, touch and truly appreciate the quality build!

Please note: artist impressions have been used during promotion of the properties for sale. They have been used as a guide only.

Price View Open

From $294,950 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4579

By Appointment

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

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*photo ID required to inspect properties

Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Red Hill 371 Arthurs Seat Road

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This note-worthy four bedroom home has been completely refurbished so all you have to do is move in! With highly polished hardwood floorboards and feature vaulted ceilings the features in this home are sure to impress.

All four bedrooms are located to the front of the home, two with built in robes plus close to the modern family bathroom with double sized shower plus a separate powder room. The large kitchen that overlooks the living area features a stainless steel oven, dishwasher plus plenty of cupboard and bench space. The separate dining area adjacent to the kitchen is great for dinner parties while the spacious living area has gas log fire and feature windows creating a light and bright space for relaxing. Double French doors open out to the outdoor decking that overlooks the rear yard perfect for keeping an eye on the kids or just enjoying the sunshine. On a large 980m2 allotment with a studio and garage at the rear this property ticks all the boxes for any family or lifestyle.

Price View Open

$565,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4734 Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Photo ID required to inspect properties

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

STAGE ONE SELLING NOW

Bittern 75 Hendersons Road

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‘Bittern Grange’ - Four Available When sophistication, locality, reputation and privacy combine, you have the Bittern Grange estate.

Lavishly raw and intricately simple, this is un-paralleled modern living with a twist of chic, urban culture. Saviour the fashionable and eclectic surroundings, with the Grange celebrating the perfect balance with rural properties in every direction and the Bittern Fields shopping centre a mere amble from your doorstep. The train station is a 5 minute stroll from your doorstep and the new Peninsula Link freeway has made the area so much more accessible. The option of three bedroom, two bathroom villas - two with their own street frontage - and double garages. Hidden within a private, gated community all include an open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a spacious living zone. Standard features include ducted heating, remote panel lift garage door, LCD down lights and full landscaping. Optional inclusions: Blinds and flywire screens to all windows, caesar stone bench tops, split system air conditioning and glass splashbacks in the kitchen. Suit Downsizers, when completed the estate will include 15 villas in total. Stage one selling now. Bittern’s new exclusive address. Enquire today for an estimated completion during mid/late 2014.

Price Open

From $330,000

By Appointment

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

Proudly promoted and sold by Jason Dowler and the team at Harcourts Hastings ‘Bushy Park’

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One of only a handful of the Peninsula’s premier properties, meticulously designed and finished with every conceivable luxury imaginable, sourced from around the globe. Owned by the Hodgins family for over 100 years this can only be described as a once in a lifetime opportunity! A one hundred and twenty square (approx.) reproduction of ‘Oak Alley’ a historic mansion located on the Mississippi River in the community of Vacherie, Louisiana.

Originally named The Bon Séjour meaning ‘good living’. Defined by its sheer size, unparalleled extravagance and advanced innovation, this impressive architecturally designed home spans two levels commanding panoramic views across the manicured grounds and two of the properties three lakes. Circa 2001 the home includes two kitchens, multiple formal and informal living zones, four bathrooms, lift, ducted heating, vacuum and air-conditioning. Positioned on (approx.) fifty five acres the property has over two and a half acres of lakes. Grand in scale, unsurpassed in quality and extraordinary in every aspect, this magnificent family estate is a private lifestyle retreat surrounded by breathtaking grounds and an overwhelming sense of serenity. This architectural masterpiece commands admiration yet retains the essence of a true family home, offering a way of life that is simply unparalleled. An enormous three car garage positioned under roofline, offices in both the home as well as outbuildings, two factory style sheds totalling over 1700m2 (approx.) offering huge storage and business potential are just some of the special features too numerous to mention.

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings www.century21hastings.com.au

HOME PORT

CRIB POINT 1/44 Milne Street

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HASTINGS 5 Carinya Court

POSITIONED PERFECTLY!

QUIET LOCATION

At the front of the block with its own driveway. Featuring 3 bedrooms, main bedroom with WIR & ensuite, spacious open plan living area and adjoining kitchen, including s/ steel appliances, dishwasher plus heating & cooling. 5 star energy rated with enclosed paved private courtyard.

Still under Builders Warranty!

Contact Exclusive Agent.

This well presented property located in a quite court has a lot to offer. Well laid out design with three bedrooms, plus ensuite to master. Great lounge area, practicable kitchen with heating and cooling throughout. Complimented by nice gardens and a paved rear yard with a double lockup garage. Motivated seller for further information Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $280,000 VIEW: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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HASTINGS 7/46 Victoria Street

CRIB POINT 3/288 Stony Point Road

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MODERN LIVING

Spacious both inside and out the home boasts a generous size lounge room with bay window and new gas wall furnace, the meals area with a sliding door leads to the rear yard.

When location is important to you don’t let this perfectly located front unit pass you by. Just a stone’s throw to High Street.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Three bedroom residence that will appeal to those who are upsizing, downsizing, first home buyers or investors. Features include Caesar stone bench top, s/steel appliances, floating floors, heating & cooling, plus huge double remote controlled garage, visitors carpark and well fenced low maintenance back yard.

Minimum 5% return for investors.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $259,000 VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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PRICE: $315,900 VIEW: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

CRIB POINT 99 Governors Road

HASTINGS 1/27 Edward Street

BEST VALUE IN TOWN

DON’T MISS OUT!!

Affordable home features 3 bedrooms all with B.I.R’s, softwood flooring throughout, plus natural window furnishings and paint tones; there is also a fully renovated bathroom.

Outside boasts single carport, double garage with power and a remote control door and also a small garden shed. Plus, a lovely private decked area with outdoor spa.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Quality front unit with only 2 on the block. Featuring two bedrooms with B.I.R’s, excellent lounge/dining area adjacent to modern Kitchen, plus private paved courtyard. Gas ducted heating throughout. Single lock up garage with visitor parking adjacent.

Close to all the facilities that Hastings has to offer.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $290,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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CRIB POINT 6/26 Point Road

HASTINGS

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LEASED TO D.H.A.

Generous 3 bedroom unit is positioned across from Woolley’s Beach foreshore reserve. A spacious open plan lounge and dining area adjoins the kitchen boasting a breakfast bar, dishwasher and gas stove with bench oven. The external of the home also boasts a garden shed and very private rear courtyard. This property is still under Builders Warranty.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Well-maintained 4BR home currently leased to Defence Housing Authority.

Featuring master bedroom with FES & WIR, two living areas with ceiling fans, ducted heating, large kitchen with island bench top, s/steel appliances and cupboard space. A large tiled area is accessible to the covered outdoor entertaining area.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $315,000 Negotiable VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Auction

Beachside bonanza THIS fabulous beachside residence has a great sense of flair, coupled with excellent appointments sure to please the discerning buyer. The three-bedroom home includes an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to the large main bedroom and a separate study could be turned into a fourth bedroom if required. There are bathrooms both upstairs and down.

Centrally located is the lovely chef’s kitchen with stainless-steel Blanco stove, glass splashbacks and stone benchtops. The adjoining dining and family room both lead out to the upstairs balcony, which has automatic awnings, so you are always in the shade. A handy extra is the plumbed gas line fuelling an outdoor barbecue. A second living area downstairs would be perfect for a games room or home theatre and this space accesses a private courtyard at the front. Landscaped gardens both front and rear complement the smart external look of the home, which also features a double garage. If you are looking for the best in Mornington, this is the perfect place.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

13 Rodney Court, MORNINGTON $795,000 – $875,000 Harcourts, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000 Terry Young, 0419 157 172

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Instantly relaxing, this brand new residence is beautifully appointed and perfectly attuned to the seaside environment. Superb finishes contrast against a fresh colour scheme with glass doors drawing the spacious decking and lowmaintenance garden inside. Glass-flanked open-plan living integrates a sparkling stone kitchen, while a top-floor living area extends to a large balcony.

Auction Saturday 15th February at 4.00pm Inspect Saturday 3.30–4.00pm Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322 bowmanandcompany.com.au

197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Auction

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2/6 Marine Avenue, Mornington Embracing serene seclusion, this single-level townhouse’s contemporary style is complemented by a boutique setting close to the beach and Mornington Main Street. A good size courtyard adds alluring outdoor aspects to a sunny dining room and a separate spacious living room. The well-appointed kitchen features quality appliances including a dishwasher and good storage solutions. A main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe, two further fitted bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate toilet illustrate present day appeal and a thoughtful user-friendly layout. A double garage, ducted heating and reverse-cycle air conditioning add all the necessities in this sought-after Mornington setting.

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Auction

Mornington

27 Marine Avenue, Mornington Low Maintenance, High Lifestyle This light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers instant enjoyment in an esteemed address just a hop, skip and a splash to the beach. Packed with features the low-maintenance home adds investment success, first home or downsize attributes to an irresistible equation! A spacious living and dining room opening to a completely private garden is perfect for summer relaxation; while the bright kitchen features a new double oven and rangehood. A double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating, ducted vacuum and a new hot water service add the perfect finishing touch in this fantastic beachside address close to Main Street’s shops and cafes.

Note: Photo ID is required at all open for inspections.

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Auction Saturday 15th February at 3.00pm Inspect Saturday 12.30–1.00pm Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington

16 Brydon Close, Mornington Grandly-proportioned formal living and dining rooms are matched with a spacious family room with the ambience of a gas open fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has black granite work surfaces and two pack cabinetry and overlooks an informal meals area; while a second kitchen services the alfresco dining area. Set on a large low-maintenance block, the home features a three car carport with an adjoining garage and workshop, a second double carport, heating and air conditioning, vegetable patch and more. The home is ideally located in a sought-after location close to Benton’s Square shopping, buses and Mornington Main Street.

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Auction

Rosebud

25 Sherwood Avenue, Rosebud Designed in sync with the coastal environment, this as new 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence with bay and hill views reveals itself across three sensational levels. Natural materials are utilised at their designer best to create relaxed sophistication from the native landscaped garden to the extensive use of floorboards and stone. Well-planned for family living, the home features three zoned living areas including a top-floor open-plan living and dining room with views to the bay, a balcony and a gourmet stone and Blanco kitchen.

Features a double remote garage with internal access, a stylish en suite, R/C air conditioning and more. The home is close to local shops, schools and bush reserves.

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Main Ridge

1308 Mornington–Flinders Road, Main Ridge Step into a fairytale! This enchanting weatherboard residence is straight from the pages of a story book. This unique four-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home evokes the tranquil ambience of the country while only minutes away from shops and Red Hill Primary School. The whimsy of the picturesque façade and the multiple levels inspires relaxation both inside and out. A sitting room complements a gorgeous attic style playroom and an open plan living and dining room with elevated views and a balcony. The contemporary kitchen combines space with quality appointments. A matching 2-storey studio awaits the final finishing touches. The fenced property includes water tanks, established trees and abundant wildlife.

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^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϵϬ͕ϬϬϬ ;ĮƚͲŽƵƚ ŽŶůLJͿ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Sale Price: $225,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $85,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $49,950 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Sale Price: $499,500 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $1.35 million Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Ϯϳ WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϰϬƐƋŵ $196pw + GST + OG ϲ ͬ ϭϭ ZĂŝůǁĂLJ 'ƌŽǀĞ Ͳ ϮϬƐƋŵ $300pw + GST + OG Ϯϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ &ƌŽŵ ϭϮƐƋŵ $250pw + GST + OG >ϯ͕ ϭͬϮϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ $350pw + OG fee ϱͬϮϳ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ^ƚ͘ Ͳ ϰϴϲƐƋŵ $1058pw + GST + OG

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By Mike Hast THE week-long Optimist sailing regatta that finished in Mornington on Saturday 11 January generated massive goodwill for Mornington Yacht Club and generated more than $1 million for the peninsula, says club commodore Greg Martin.

The 2014 International Optimist Australian and Open Championships saw the biggest single fleet regatta ever held in the southern hemisphere with 344 little yachts as well as 108 support vessels.

The previous record was 295 Laser yachts at Lake Macquarie in NSW. Mr Martin said the event went off without a hitch apart from two and a half days lost to wild winds generated by the cyclone off Western Australia.

The sailors aged under 15 from Australia and overseas competed on a scheduled rest day and extra races were held on two other days to make up lost time.

He said more than 750 people attended the opening ceremony, including Mornington MP David Morris, shire mayor Antonella Celi and area councillor Bev Colomb.

Race director Chris Jackson said the event had received wide praise from overseas yachting experts who had accompanied their junior teams.

“Visitors from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Hong Kong and New Zealand said it was the best organised regatta they had attended,” he said.

Mr Jackson, who competed in 470s and Etchells for Australia, said more than 13,000 hours of work had been done by volunteers.

“It has been an amazing event and belies the image that yachting is an elitist sport,” he said.

An innovation made by the yacht club was introducing an intermediate fleet to go with the usual “open” and “green”, or beginner, fleets.

Juniors in the open fleet jostled for victory off Fishermans Beach while the intermediate fleet competed off the pier, and the green fleet sailed off Mills Beach.

“Not all kids aspire to be international or Olympic sailors,” Mr Jackson said. “The most important thing is to give kids an outlet for healthy, active sport.”

Greg Martin said the regatta had been a phenomenal success for the club.

“This was 18 months in the planning and I’m very proud of a fantastic team that comes from a club with 700 members,” he said.

Mr Martin said a former commodore of the biggest yacht club on Port Phillip told him his club could not have pulled it off.

“A member of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club said it was the most enjoyable regatta he had attended.

“Seven former Mornington club commodores helped during the event.”

Otto Henry, 12, of Middle Harbour Yacht Club in NSW won the open division, defeating two Kiwis, Lewis Anderson and Craig Keenan.

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In the intermediate section, Emma Lidgett, 12, of Daveys Bay Yacht Club finished third, and Jasmine Evenden, also 12, of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club was fourth.

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OBITUARY

John Coleman’s mentor leaves the field

By Peter McCullough LEGENDARY Hastings Football Club coach George Slocombe died on 24 December 2013. At the funeral at the Hastings Club on 6 January, the eulogy was given by his youngest son, Mark. A nephew, Laurie Slocombe, read a tribute, “George Slocombe – The Sportsman”, based on notes prepared by football club historian Vic Jeremiah, and grandson Glen paid a tribute that included a number of extracts from George’s “memory diary”. The captain of Tyabb Fire Brigade, John Morris, also spoke briefly prior to the forming of the guard of honour and the departure of the cortege for Tyabb Cemetery. This obituary is based on the eulogy given

by Mark Slocombe, and the tributes paid by Laurie and Glen Slocombe.

GEORGE Slocombe was born on 16 September 1919 at Tyabb Hospital, which was in Central Ave. George was the fifth of six children born to George Senior and Lilly; he had four sisters and one brother.

George’s parents owned Tyabb Post Office and on the 30 acres (12ha) behind the post office they ran cattle, kept pigs, and broke in horses.

George’s grandparents lived on 30 acres on Mornington-Tyabb Rd, the property he would eventually live on.

After school each day, George would catch a pony and ride from the post office to the Peach Grove property and drive the five cows home to be milked. The cows would be kept in the paddock behind the post office overnight and next morning, after milking, George would drive them back to the Peach Grove property before school.

Because of the proximity of the post office, George was able to walk home from Tyabb Railway Station State School for lunch every day.

During these early years he was a member of Tyabb scouts.

George left school at 14 and, before starting work, embarked on an adventure: he and Bill Pinson (his future brother-in-law) rode their bicycles to Sydney to visit Bill’s

Reflections: George Slocombe in recent times.

parents. It took a week as the roads were very rough. At night they slept under bridges. George often spoke of coming into Sydney down a big hill; he was leading and then Bill came shooting past. The problem was Bill’s blanket had caught in the front wheel and when he passed George he was no longer on the bike!

The boys spent a week with Bill’s parents before riding home again.

For a 14-year-old, George’s ability as a bike rider was quite apparent and even today his effort would be

considered remarkable.

George’s first job was at Laurie Cole’s rose nursery in Tyabb, opposite the scout hall. After five years he went packing fruit at Renouf and Borley’s orchard in Peacock Lane; at top speed he could pack 210 cases in seven hours.

During George’s working life he played football for Hastings and cricket for Tyabb. Although it was in football that he achieved legendary status, he was also an excellent cricketer. He started off as a slow Army days: George in uniform in 1945.

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bowler but after Maurice Clarke blew his arm off with a shotgun while fishing, George was promoted to opening bowler.

He went to Dromana to try out with the Colts’ Under-19 team for Country Week but they banned him; he was too fast and therefore too dangerous.

Later he represented Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association at Country Week. George could bowl up to 20 overs without a break and one of his best games was against Balnarring when he bowled 26 overs and took 6/28. In 1937-38 Tyabb, with George’s help, won the district premiership. When Tyabb chose its “Team of the Century” some years ago, George was named as opening bowler.

In 1941 he joined the army. After initial training at Balcombe, Red Hill and Geelong, George was placed in the Signals Corps and in 1942 was sent to Western Australia, spending a few months in Geraldton.

On 19 March 1943 George married Margaret (Peg) Perrott in St Patrick’s Cathedral; they had one night together before George returned to Puckapunyal. He was then sent to Brisbane, then Cairns and on to Papua New Guinea. There he suffered from both malaria and dermatitis and, after seven months overseas, was discharged on medical grounds.

It was December 1945 before he reached home.

Even while he was in the army George was able to manage a game of football: he played for the army against the other forces and even played a game on the WACA while in WA. In 1943, while George was away, Leonie was born. This was a difficult time for Peg who stayed with her parents for support. After George was

discharged the young couple lived with Peg’s parents for 12 months before buying the post office from George’s parents.

George ran the post office for five years before Peg took over in 1951.

During these years, Maureen, Peter and John were born.

Once Peg took over, George started contracting. He ploughed and slashed, cut wood and sold briquettes to residents. He laid pipes for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission (the forerunner of Melbourne Water) between Tyabb and Somerville.

In 1954 Dianne was born and Mark arrived in 1961.

In the late 1950s George started leasing apple orchards; the apples were packed for local orders and also exported to the United Kingdom.

George was joined in the orchards

by John and Peter but after several disastrous years of hail and frosts, plus George’s dermatitis flaring up because of chemical sprays, he gave up the orchard.

In the late 1960s, trees were pulled out to allow space for cattle and pigs.

Like his father, George always loved horses. He used to break them in with his father, and then use them for ploughing and other farm work.

George had horses all his life and it gave him great pleasure to drive them around the roads of Tyabb. His last horse, Jonathan, a big Clydesdale, died only a few years ago.

George Slocombe was always very much part of the Tyabb community.

One responsibility that fell to him and Peg was to sound the fire alarm.

George was an active member of Tyabb Fire Brigade for many years and was awarded life membership in 2012. He was also a member of the Tyabb Hall committee and the town’s progress association.

Between 1969 and 1973 George was a councillor for Shire of Hastings. He only served one term as Peg was starting to have serious health problems. Besides, he was not keen on the idea that to achieve anything you had to be part of a group.

In the early 1970s George sold some property in Thornells Rd with the objective of realising a dream that he and Peg had held for decades – to build a home to retire to in Peach Grove. Sadly, Peg’s health deteriorated and she died in October 1973, just eight months after they moved in.

This was a difficult time for George: Peg had died at the early age of 54 and their youngest son, Mark, was only 12. After a time he met Verona Unthank and they married in December 1975. For the next six years they lived in Frankston with George travelling to Tyabb to work the farm during the day. Eventually they decided to move back to the farm that George loved so much and he and Verona spent many happy years there until Verona died of cancer in 1997.

George was 78 when Verona died and he always said he was most fortunate to have had two wonderful wives. He continued to work the farm for another 13 years before moving in with Mark and his family. He settled in after a time and enjoyed helping the girls with their horses. A fall late in 2013 put him in hospital and he died on 24 December.

George Slocombe – The Sportsman Information provided by Hastings Football Club historian Vic Jeremiah GEORGE Slocombe Junior was not the first member of the family to excel at sport. His father, who was born in 1882 and died at age 83 in 1966, was a small, wiry man who played cricket and football.

George Senior enjoyed a lifelong love of horses and spent some of his early days as a jockey. He also excelled as a bike rider. In 1907 he became captain of Tyabb Cricket Club and in the 1920s was considered to be one of the finest all-round cricketers on the Mornington Peninsula.

George Senior’s football career with Hastings started in 1911 when he was a member of the losing grand final side. However he was a major contributor in the 1912 and 1913 premiership sides.

George Slocombe Junior inherited much of his father’s sporting ability.

Although a capable bike rider and prominent cricketer, it was as a footballer that George made his mark.

Prior to the start of the 1946 MPFL season, George was appointed captain of Hastings. However, after the first round, several Hastings players said they would not continue to play under the coach, Eddie Fisher. At a special meeting the coach resigned and George was appointed captain–coach.

With his astute football brain, knowledge of the game, and ability to bond men together, George was able to assemble a dedicated bunch of battlers who went on to win the 1946 premiership.

Under George’s leadership, the club also won the premiership the following year, helped no doubt by the inclusion of an 18-year-old named John Coleman.

In 1948 Hastings went through the

season undefeated and the side is considered to be the finest collection of talented footballers in Victorian country football.

While Coleman was a naturally gifted footballer, there is little doubt the two years he spent at Hastings under the guidance of George Slocombe played a major role in shaping his success as a VFL footballer.

George was a wonderful leader of men. He was a fierce protector of his players and there was no place for faint-hearted footballers in his sides.

Between 1938 and 1948, George played 106 senior games for Hastings. He was captain–coach of three consecutive premiership teams, was selected in the club’s team of the decade (1940-49) and was named as “Coach of the Century” in the recently announced “Team of the Century.”

For all his contribution and commitment to the the club, George received no payment; all he was given on his retirement from the club was an eight-day clock that he claimed never worked anyway.

Memories diary Recorded by George and read by his grandson Glen As a contractor: “Most of the wood was sold to pensioners and we kept our price the same for them from 1950 to 1971.

They were a wonderful lot of people all having worked hard all their lives.”

Of his childhood he recounts: “My father used to break in horses behind the post office, both to drive and to ride. He had a book record of several hundred he had broken in. He was only thrown twice in his life, one time off a bull on the broad of his back in cow manure.”

“Sunday morning was always a big day as all the young chaps would come to show their skills but most would get thrown off. We had yards built of big logs and sometimes he would have as many as 20 horses there at a time. He also trained racehorses and rode in races. O’Neil’s flat race track was then operating.

This was towards Somerville on the right-hand side just past the sports ground. In the early days, Tyabb always had its sports day with running and horse events.”

“We milked 5 cows and sold a bit of milk. After taking our milk out of the buckets, the rest had to be put through the separator to get the cream. The surplus cream was made into butter.

We always had chooks so of course we had plenty of eggs also. We used to rear a couple of pigs and you could get a bacon pig killed by Lloyds of Frankston and then you would have the hams hanging from the ceiling.

We never went hungry, even during the Depression in the early ’30s.”

“Monday was always wash day so the copper had to be filled and the fire lit and when the water with the clothes in boiled, you stirred them around with a stick, and then they were put from the copper into the tub where they were rescrubbed by hand on a scrubbing board and then put through a wringer if you were lucky enough to have one.”

“We always had a bath on Saturday, heating the water in the copper and then carrying it in a bucket to the bath. The girls always went first, then the boys as mum said we were the dirtiest.’

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Marriage in 1943: George and Peg. A lifetime love of horses: George and his horse Nancy.

Marriage in 1975: George and Verona.

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Continued from previous page A number of stories in George’s memory diary involve his wife, Peg, who must have been a special person: “Personality just oozed out of her; she loved a laugh and was the life of the party.”

Peg is the central character in a number of the stories in his diary: “We only had a car and a trailer and I wanted to load a good sized sow into the trailer and Peg loved to come out and help on the farm so all these jobs were so arranged to suit her. We did not have a loading ramp near the pen so I decided to put a rope on its back leg and twist it around a post near the door, the idea being as we walked the sow into the trailer, she had to slacken off the rope. After struggling to hold the pig and get it halfway into the trailer, we had really had it, pushing and shoving. Just as we were about to give it away I looked around to see the pig’s leg stretched full length and Peg hanging onto the rope and not giving any slack at all. She said she thought it would get away if she slackened the rope.

“We decided to scoop a lot of mud out of the dam in the creek but as it would not dry up and had a lot of water in the middle, we decided to scoop around the edges. Once again Peg had to be part of the job. She stayed up on the bank and as the horse struggled through the mud, I would throw the reins up to Peg and she would walk along the bank keeping them out of the way. There were a lot of bits of wood in the mud

and the scoop got caught under one. This caused the horse to be pulled around into the soft, wet, muddy spot. I managed to tip the scoop and sang out to Peg to let the reins go so the horse could scramble out. The more I yelled out the tighter she pulled the reins and had the horse with his head under the water. I managed to scramble up the bank and get the reins out of her hands and all was well. She said she was trying to pull his head out of the water and thought if she let go he would drown. It took us an hour to get all the mud off him. We then had a good laugh.”

Of his association with John Coleman, George wrote the following in 1965: “In 1946 we had a very strong team but we had a weakness up forward, being forced to bring Dick Balke from Bendigo for the finals. Alby Coleman brought brother John to Somerville for a practice game; he kicked 11 goals out of 12 shots and looked to have the makings of a champion. After a promising start in 1947 John got confidence in himself and with a strong team driving the ball down to him, he made forward play look easy. We went on and won the pennant. In 1948 John had really arrived and we went through undefeated. John broke the peninsula goal kicking record. John Coleman deserved all of his success having been a good mark, an excellent kick, fast on the ground, unselfish, a great team man and a perfect gentleman.”

Memento: Right, George Slocombe with the 1947 premiership football.

Breaking in: Below, George Slocombe Senior in the yards behind Tyabb Post Office in 1914.

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Hastings Football Club premiers 1947: George Slocombe (circled) in his football days.

Back row left to right (players only), Bob Turner, Robert Thompson, George Slocombe, Bob Stone, Albert Coleman, Les Tolson, Henry McNaught, Jack Roberts, Jack Langman, John Coleman and Sonny Mirabella.

Front row left to right, Vic Ward, Kevin Hodgins, Arthur Langholtz, Andy Lothian, Alan Anderson, Harry Victor and Alby Giles. Absent: Gordon Allen and Ron Peterson.

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St Paul’s day festival to be held; Frankston motorcycle menace charged Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 24 January 1914 A SPECIAL festival at St. Paul’s Church, Frankston, will be held on Sunday and Monday next, the occasion being the occurrence of St. Paul’s Day. On Sunday special services will be held at 8am and 11am, and 6.55pm. Anthems will be sung by the choir, and an excellent programme has been arranged for Lady Madden’s concert in Frankston on Monday evening. The two wellknown soloists Mr Frederick Earp, and Mr Walter Jennings have already been announced, and now we are to add the name of Mr Walter Kirby, who has not been heard for some years in Frankston, Miss Lesley Madden, and Mrs Baillieu, with Mrs Roberts will prove an attraction too; and a first class comedian has been engaged. The Choral Society also will sing, and the programme will close with a short farce “My Turn Next” to be presented by St Paul’s club. The concert is in aid of St Paul’s Church Frankston. *** AT the Frankston Court of Petty Sessions, on Monday, before Messrs Crawford and Baxter and Captain Sherlock, D. W. Pearce was charged by the police with riding a motor bike along the footpath in Frankston on the 30th December last. A fine of 5s was inflicted. Carriers’ licences were granted to Henry Brockman and C. Schiederker. *** A LARGE property and clearing sale will be conducted by Messrs Alec Scott and Co. at Merricks on account

of Mr H. Hunt on Thursday January 29th. Besides land, dairy cattle, horses and a large quantity of farm implements will be offered. The sale starts at one o’clock sharp. The same firm is also offering for sale Mr Waters 8 Chain Road property, consisting of 113 acres at £4 per acre. *** THE amount of cash actually taken at the gates at the recently held Frankston show was £45. This is a record as far as any statistics that are available indicate. We are also pleased to be able to state that it was announced at a meeting of the show committee on the evening of the 21st inst. that there was a profit in the year’s transaction without encroaching upon the reserve fund. *** CR Oates moved at the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Council that the Hastings Road be brought under the notice of the Country Roads Board, and that they be asked to do it as soon as possible. The motion was carried. *** MR Petty, who addressed the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Associations at their last meeting, said that in his opinion ,West Australia would be great competitors with Victoria in the home fruit markets. They got a better colour, and some Rome Beauties he saw were the best he had ever seen. *** AT the last meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Association Mr G. Shepherd moved that steps be taken to get a Saturday goods service, to get the fruit into Melbourne in time for the Monday morning’s market,

and it was decided that the Tyabb Association and Western Port Progress Association be asked to co-operate.

The Irish National League will hold their annual trip on the “briny”at Mornington tomorrow, and Home Rule addresses will be delivered by State and Federal members.

*** THE five men who were arrested at Mornington on the 14th inst. for playing two-up in the rear of the Royal Hotel, were brought up before Dr Somers and Messrs J. G. Barrett, A. E. Bates, and Geo. Flood, and charged with the offence. They were each fined 5s. At the same court, three boys appeared on summons for discharging fireworks in a public thoroughfare, and were bound over

to be of good behaviour for three months. *** ON Monday night last at the Mechanic’s Institute Mornington, before a crowded house the story and original drama For the term of His Natural Life (by Marcus Clarke the Australian Author) was shown by the Kingston Management Picture Company and created intense interest. As each scene appeared on the canvas it was dramatically explained by the lecturer Mr M. J. Bloomfield. The remainder of the pictures were of a highly amusing character and recognized as the best seen at Mornington. The management intend showing weekly for the remainder of the season. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr A. K. T. Sambeil) said that the Country Roads Board had agreed to his proposal that the Point Nepean Road, from Carrum to Frankston, be 18 feet wide. They would break up the existing metal and provide a proper bed of mail or gravel.

The existing metal would be re-used. The road would be 15 feet wide from Frankston to Oliver’s Hill.

The probable cost would be £9,800, the actual cost to the Council being £300 per annem. Cr Plowman moved that tenders be called for the work on the basis submitted. Cr Oates seconded motion, which was carried.

Cr Ritchie said it was a great work, and be was pleased to support the motion. It looked a lot of money, but the Council were loaned half, and great benefits would be derived by increased values.

*** MISS Gallavan, Post Mistress at the Frankston post-office, who has been on furlough for some time, resumed her duties last week. The Australian Meat Industry Employees held their 39th annual picnic to Mornington per the P. S. Weeroona on Wednesday last, and had a most enjoyable time. *** TODAY (Saturday) the Federated Ironworkers will hold their annual excursion and picnic at Mornington. *** THE Irish National League will hold their annual trip on the “briny” at Mornington tomorrow (Sunday), and Home Rule addresses will be delivered by State and Federal members. *** AT Shelbourne Park Mornington, the Sisters of Mercy intend holding a Garden Fete on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. The proceeds are in aid of debt on Central Novitiate at Ascot Vale. The fete will be opened

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Cricket and my role in its downfall

By Stuart McCullough IT was an object without peer. The Stuart Surridge cricket bat was right up there with a light saber in terms of sheer awesomeness. Indeed, had Luke Skywalker been clutching one of the Surridge family’s finest, he probably could have knocked Darth Vader off in half an hour rather than needing the best part of three whole films.

Cricket games at school were always an ordeal and the trial began with the selection of teams. There is no indignity greater than watching as each of your classmates is chosen ahead of you.

As the numbers dwindled, the belated sound of my name would send a surge of relief coursing through my veins. I was rarely last, but always a very great distance from first.

In addition to hand-eye coordination, those at the top of the order had one thing in common – they had proper cricket bats. These were so much more than mere lumps of wood with a handle. They were absolute works of art.

When they removed their cricket bats from their bags, it was like Arthur unsheathing Excalibur.

Some of my mates preferred the Gray Nicholls bat, with its revolutionary weight-reducing “scoop”, but not me. I was only interested in a Stuart Surridge. At the time they seemed to cost a fortune and, frankly, there was little in the way I played to suggest this might be a wise investment.

The SS was a very solid piece of sporting equipment.

While West Indian cricketers could throw these bats around like toothpicks, to a nine year old, it was like

trying to swing a bag of cement.

There was no greater test of primary school friendship than to ask to borrow the cricket bat of your classmate. Such requests were often met with a narrowing of the eyes and a shake of the head, as a quick assessment was undertaken

reverberations running up your arm when you struck a ball – I would have to bring my own bat.

My first bat was a hand-me-down, which would have been all right if I’d had an older brother. Rather, the first bat I owned was handed down from a far greater height. It had belonged to my father and was the only bat at our entire primary school to have been classified by the National Trust.

Time had turned it a ripe, brown colour. The grip on the handle was made of thread rather than rubber and, over the years, it had become as slippery as a pair of bad suit pants. Attempts to hoist the ball over the infield would often result in the bat escaping my grip and travelling at speed towards the forehead of whoever was standing at mid-wicket.

My teammates took their revenge when we fielded: I was either placed so far away that I needed to catch a bus to get there, or so close as to defy the instinct for human survival. The position of “silly mid on” is something of an understatement. As far as I was concerned, this was a position better described as “human piñata”. Or, if you prefer, “target practice”.

Cricket was such a serious affair.

Kids lugged huge bags full of equipment to school and back, dragging them through the car park. There were pads, gloves, helmets and “boxes” – in spite of the fact that we were using a tennis ball and, truth be told, in primary school there’s not much to protect.

I didn’t bother asking to borrow one.

If you can’t borrow somebody’s bat, they’re unlikely to loan you their box.

I never really enjoyed those matches.

in which the benefit to the team was weighed up against the risk that a lack of skill might be contagious, possibly ruining the bat forever.

Unless I wanted to use the cricket bat provided by the school – an anonymous piece of balsawood that sent

I vastly preferred the games we played at home. Despite the numbers, we never divided into teams. It was always a case of one batsman versus everybody else.

To this day, after family meals, there is a procession from the house to the back of the yard where the pitch lies waiting. When last I played, I was with my brothers, father and my nephews. It made me smile as I watched them haul their bags of gear across the paddock, before putting on pads, gloves and helmets.

My turn to bat came when I took a catch, not because I was picked. I then disgraced myself by sending the ball sailing over into the paddock with the long grass, meaning that it could only be retrieved by sliding under an electric fence.

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I guess that’s the difference with family – there is no selection process.

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At the next family function, I’ll be sure to head up to the nets. I’ll pick up that old brown bat and do my best to belt the cover off a tennis ball. But whether I send it into the long grass or have a swing and a miss won’t matter at all. It’s being part of the game that really counts. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Sorras rolled in Provincial boilover PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully IN the shock upset of MPCA Provincial round 8, Sorrento have already lost their match against Heatherhill on first innings.

Played at Baxter Park, the Sorras won the toss and elected to bat.

However, only three of the visitors’ batsmen managed to reach double figures and the team was rolled for just 107 in 31.1 overs.

Skipper Nick Jewell was out for 37, Leigh Poholke top-scored with 38 and Mark Dunball made 11.

Six Sorrento batsmen, including Anthony Blackwell, failed to make a single run. To say it was a bad day for the Sorras was certainly an understatement.

Hills’ skipper Matty Meagher was simply superb. Meagher bowled just 12.1 overs and finished with the sensational figures of 5/23. He snared the wickets of the top five batsmen, which included Falck, Jewell, Liam O’Connor, Blackwell and Poholke.

While Meagher was taking care of business at the top of the Sorrento

order, Steven O’Donnell, in his third game back in the first XI, was finishing things off at the tail, capturing 4/13 from just four overs.

Sorrento will be hoping to roll Heatherhill cheaply this weekend, make some quick runs themselves and then try and take a further 10 Hills’ wickets. All this in 80 overs.

It won’t happen! Heatherhill are in total control of this match at 5/150, Nathan Martin unbeaten on 64 and Randil Gamage with him on 28.

Langwarrin set Baxter a monster task of scoring 302 for victory in their Provincial round 8 clash at Baxter Park.

The Kangas changed up their top order and it paid dividends, with David Ross getting some muchneeded runs.

Ross, who made 38 before running himself out, clubbed 20 runs off one Adrian Mack over, helping the Kangas get away to a flier.

After going down to both Sorrento and Mornington in previous rounds, Langwarrin came into the match looking for a big scalp to prove they can mix it with the best in the competition.

Langwarrin’s greatest-ever

batsman, Simon McEvoy, is in careerbest form, scoring 642 runs this season. His first five innings were in the second XI, where he scored 90, 96, 156, 30 and 59. Since coming back into the seniors, he has scored 30, 99 and then 82 on Saturday.

Danny Weare made 56 to make it 377 runs for the season, while Andy Johnson (36), Jarryd Amalfi (39), Michael Edwards (21) and Mal Coutts (20) all contributed nicely to the scoreboard.

Despite losing eight wickets, skipper and usual opening batsman Mark Cooper didn’t spend any time out in the middle.

Dean Sterry was the unlikely pick of the Baxter bowlers with 4/38 from seven overs. He snared the scalps of Weare (stumped), Johnson and Amalfi (stumped).

The Kangas enjoyed taking to former skipper Mack, belting him for 0/78 off 16 overs – a rare statistic.

The winner of this match will go a game clear inside the top four.

Mornington have placed themselves in the box seat against Mt Martha. The Reds won the toss and

sent the Doggies into bat at Ferraro Reserve.

Robbie Clements was at his absolute best again for the Dogs, scoring yet another century.

Not since Robbie Bedford was carving up bowling attacks has there been a batsman so consistently dominant in the competition.

Tim Strickland top scored for Mt Eliza in their crunch match against Crib Point. Both a game outside of the top five, the loser of this match just may lose touch with the top four.

Chris Whisby followed up his 23 in the last round with 36 on Saturday, enjoying a good partnership with Strickland after the team got away to a poor start.

Tom Baron then contributed 31 at the tail to help the Mounties to 180 off 79.3 overs.

Warren Herrington was the star with the ball for the Magpies, coming on third change and snaring 5/57.

Opening bowlers Glenn Barclay (2/33) and Brad Davidson (2/32 from 29.3 overs) made scoring tough for the Mounties, while Luke Herrington picked up 1/36 from 13 overs.

Long Island are just eight wickets away from claiming victory against rye. The Islanders batted first and scored 189 off 74 overs, Peter Connell top scoring with 45, Fergus O’Connor replacing Paul Hartle at the top of the order with 41 and Scott Phillips scoring 29.

Hartle made 25 batting at six and the Long Island batting line-up looks much more balanced with ‘Arnie’ in the middle order. Leigh Lambert was the pick of the Demons bowlers with four wickets.

In reply, Scott Phillips was manacing in his first three overs, snaring 2/3 to have the Demons 2/8 at stumps.

Peninsula Old Boys placed themselves in a strong position against Moorooduc.

Bowling first, the Old Boys rolled the Ducs at Moorooduc Reserve for 187 in 72 overs.

Jon Forrest wound back the clock as he helped himself to 5/31 from 26 overs, including 13 maidens, while Justin Parkes opened the attack and took 2/26. Callum Silvio also snared two scalps.

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On the way to a tonne: Hastings’ cricketer Tim Birch on his way to 103 against Ballam Park. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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By IT Gully HASTINGS will its eyes firmly set on an outright victory against Ballam Park on day two of MPCA District cricket this weekend.

While the Blues are currently in ninth place and two games outside of the top four, an outright victory here just may put them back in contention.

On Saturday at Thomas Barclay Reserve, the evergreen Timmy Birch cracked 103 to help his side to 9/240 in 58 overs.

David Hull opened with 47 and Luke Hewitt and Brad Watson showed the team’s intentions, opening their shoulders to score quick-fire 30s.

The Blues pulled the pin on their innings to ensure they had at least 20 overs to attack Ballam Park before stumps.

It was a clever move by skipper Watson, with his bowlers claiming five wickets, including that of Matty Roach for a duck.

Mitch Floyd opened the bowling and snared 2/19 from his six-over spell. Isuru Dias, Luke Hewitt and Ben King all picked-up a wicket each. The Knights will resume at 5/50 this Saturday.

Baden Powell looked set to grab an easy victory against Seaford, however, the game was in the balance at the close of play.

Seaford batted first and scrambled to 120, thanks largely to 55 runs off the bat of Mathew Herbert, while 23 from skipper Damien Lawrence and 20 from Kayle Henderson helped the total.

Nathan Rice was slick with the new ball for the Braves, claiming 4/18, while Brendan Jovic opened with 3/21. Rhys Elmi also helped himself to 2/25.

With just 121 runs to get for victory, the Braves got away to a

flier, with Elmi scoring 39 and Sam Mullavey 23 at the top of the order.

However, by the end of play, the Braves had slumped to 6/96.

Lawrence bowled 18 overs for a return of 3/21.

Main Ridge are in the box seat in their match against Carrum. The Lions batted first and were rolled for 162. Josh Dent was the highlight of a poor batting card, reaching 103.

Ridge skipper Brendan Rossborough was the best of the bowlers with 5/40, while Scott Millar was a little expensive but still claimed 3/83.

In reply, the Ridge are 2/57. Liam Dobson has figures of 2/22 for the Lions.

Boneo are in a world of pain against Pines. The Piners made 278 in just 71.3 overs, while the home side is reeling at 2/19.

Thankfully for Boneo, skipper and opening batsman Leigh Lowry is still at the crease, not out 5, along with Ryan Jellie. One of these two batsmen needs to make a ton for Boneo to win.

Delacombe Park set Flinders 199 for victory. Jon Gurthrie scored 69 for the Parkers and Chris Brittain returned with 32. A number of other batsmen got starts but couldn’t go on with it. ommy Clements was the best of the Sharks’ bowlers with 3/33 from 15 overs, while Max Royal claimed 3/46 and Dwayne Field made it 20 wickets for the season with 2/53 from 25 overs.

Somerville and Seaford Tigers are locked in a dour struggle at Seaford. Batting first, the Eagles were rolled for 96, Jack Barbour top scoring with 26, while Corey hand snared 4/19 for the Tigers.

However, the Tigers’ bats couldn’t take advantage of the ascendancy, struggling at 4/22 at stumps.

Corey Hand, David James and Ash Mills are yet to bat for the Tigers.

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The Skye’s the limit SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully IT appears Red Hill’s domination of MPCA Sub District cricket may be put on hold after day one of its clash against Skye.

Sitting three games and a whopping 44 points clear at the top of the table, the Hillmen have been the stand-out side of the competition this season.

However, they were dominated by Skye on Saturday.

Skye are currently in third place on the ladder, on the same number of points as second-placed Balnarring and a game clear of third-placed Rosebud.

Skye brought their A-game to the table on Saturday, especially with the ball. The Hillmen won the toss on their home deck and asked the visitors to bat first.

The decision by skipper Simon Dart appeared to be the right one, with Skye being rolled in just 47 overs.

However, they did score quickly and were able to put a competitive total of 173 on the board.

Paul Fillipone top scored for the visitors with 33, while the tail, including Rob Gruar (26) and Pat Clinch (21), provided some valuable runs late.

Nick Wood picked-up 4/35 from four overs while Glenn Collett and Ross Corfield each claimed two wickets for the Hillmen.

Skye needed to produce plenty with

the ball, and they did, Clinch leading the way with 3/38 and Fillipone and Pat Beckham each snaring two wickets. After 33 overs, Red Hill was 8/69 at stumps.

The ladder leaders won’t be beaten outright but they will get a good wake-up call at the end of day two.

Skye need to keep their foot on the throat of the Hillmen and send a clear message that the sub district season is not a one-horse race!

Tootgarook set Pearcedale 206 for

victory in their clash at Trueman’s Rd. On a fast-scoring ground and with a strong top order, the Panthers are not without a chance of chasing down the total.

The Tooters batted all but 1.4 overs of their allotted 80, enforcing the Panthers to face the last over of the day.

Pearcedale skipper Chris Dew was the best of the bowlers with 4/52 from 22 overs, while Shayne Gillings continued his good season with 3/57.

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Blues chase outright against Ballam Park HASTINGS CC

By Greg Bradshaw AFTER last week’s disappointing loss, the match against last-placed Ballam Park became even more important for the season.

Ballam Park won the toss and sent Hastings in to bat and after the first 10 overs, this looked to be a good decision as the top order again capitulated, 3/26. This brought Tim Birch to the crease, arguably Hastings only in-form batsman.

Joining David Hull, the pair set about resurrecting the innings.

Both were steady, keeping up with each other’s scores before Hull was dismissed three runs short of his halfcentury, and 4/88 became 5/88 next ball. Luke Hewitt came in, on a hattrick of golden ducks, was dropped first ball then proceeded to belt a quick-fire 32. Birch had just reached his 50 and it was 6/145.

Brad Watson joined Birch and they upped the ante, smashing 75 runs in the next 10 overs with the idea of an early declaration. When Watson was out for 30, Birch was 87 and, with first-gamer Mason Mail then falling, it was 8/223. Birch nervously got himself to 103, an innings of great control. He faced 158 balls as Hastings declared at 9/240 after 58 overs.

Ballam Park had to face 22 overs and was pretty much in survival mode from the first over as Issy Dias knocked over their captain, 1/0. Then there was a flurry of runs before Mitch Floyd claimed two wickets,

and Hewitt and Ben King chimed in for one each and Ballam Park was in all sorts of trouble at 5/50 at stumps.

The scenario for this week is knock them over quickly, then do it again a second time and win outright.

The Seconds travelled to Ballam Park and were also sent in to bat.

As with the Firsts, they had a shaky start, losing three wickets for 47. The evergreen Damien Smith showed how to grind out an innings, hitting a timely 61. Dylan Ryan and Brent Magill produced a 70-run partnership with Ryan making 35 and Magill 48.

The side was bowled out in the 60th over for 209.

With 20 overs to face, Liam Bradshaw was on a hat-trick in his third over when it was 2/0, but the next pair was able to survive to

stumps, reaching 2/35.

The Thirds played third-placed Tootgarook, which was sent in to bat. With Luke Gibbons and Stephen Thomson bowling well, Toot’s powerful batting line-up was soon in trouble at 4/36 in only the 12th over with Thomson taking 3/17.

A couple of small partnerships saw Toot reach 6/85 at tea. After tea, Hastings lost momentum as the next pair blasted 65 runs in quick time before Thomson again made the important breakthrough, 7/150.

Runs kept flowing before Jason Slocombe was coerced into bowling, which saw him hit for six before having the last laugh when he took a scorching return catch to get Toot’s top-scorer out for a well-made 79.

Another wicket in the same over and

Slocombe had 2/7. Tootgarook was bowled out for 194 in the 54th over.

Thomson finished with 4/42 off 16 overs, Gibbons 2/62 off 18, and Craig McNamara 1/24 off 6 overs.

Having to face 16 overs, Hastings was 1/30 at stumps with Lachie Trench 24no.

The Fourths travelled to Portsea to take on Sorrento with Hastings asked to bat first. Scott Williams and Glenn Jansz opened and belted 81 runs before Jansz was out for 26. Pat Foy joined Williams and they continued the onslaught, adding 65 before Foy holed out for 43. At this stage it was 2/156 in the 27th over with Williams on 80.

Morgan Darrer joined Williams, who was caught at deep backward square for an excellent 89. Darrer followed soon after for 25, 4/197. The side was bowled out in the last over for 223.

Sorrento knew it was in for a tough run chase when the score was 2/19 in the 10th over. The next three batters made 20s but got out and all of a sudden it was 7/80 in the 24th over and the game slipping away. Nine and 10 had an old-fashioned slog, making 36 and 37, but they fell 40 runs short.

Chris Marsh finished with 4/56, Matt Sawosz 3/62, Stephen Lewis 1/28 and Andrew Finn 1/30. Man of the match: Scott Williams.

The Under-16s played Seaford Tigers without Matt Foy (stress fractures in the back) and Aaron King, who was away. The Tigers batted first and were 2/14 before two excellent partnerships saw them reach

4/178 in the 34th over.

Zach Bradshaw then changed the game when he claimed four wickets in three overs and Seaford was 9/194, but a batsman who had retired on 100 returned to the crease to smash another 42 runs to finish 142no as the Tigers reached 243.

Bradshaw finished with his best figures of 4/27, Mason Mail took 2/14, Brodie Prestage 1/20 and Shelby Lothian-Burdett 2/17.

The Under-14s played Mt Eliza 2, which batted first. Against some tight bowling the Mounties collapsed to all out for 82. Wickets were shared around with Jackson Coles taking 2/16 and Bayde Wilson 2/12.

Hastings then had 13 overs to bat and smashed the bowlers to all parts, reaching 1/83 with first innings points in the bank. Harrison Jansz made 19no and Shelby Lothian-Burdett smashed 44no.

The Under-12s played Somerville, which arrived with 7 players, batted first and was rolled for 43. Lachie Robertson was chief destroyer, taking 3/3. Matt Dodd took 1/4 and Thomas Buckley 1/1.

Hastings had 18 overs to bat, and openers Patrick Wilson and Devlin Webb had no trouble with the bowling, with both retiring on 22 and 21 respectively. The side reached 1/89 at stumps, with next week giving all players a chance to have a bat as there are no outright results in this grade.

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