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WOMEN wearing orange marched along Mornington Peninsula streets in support of victims and survivors of family violence and to amplify the message that all forms of violence against women, is unacceptable. The 12th annual Walk Against Family Violence along Main Street, Mornington, was on Wednesday 25 November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Members of Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN) arranged two group walks through the town and encouraged others to walk closer to home in smaller groups, including Hastings. About 20 women, including at least one with “personal experience of family violence”, walked about 42 kilometres. SWAN is a social justice group of more than 200 women which has met on the peninsula over 24 years. Members say they tackle different social justice issues, with an awareness of family violence brought into sharp focus when they hosted antiviolence campaigner Rosie Batty in 2018. “Family violence has escalated in frequency and severity during the lockdown, compounded by women having limited opportunities to report this,” SWAN’s Erica Churchill said. “We need to make sure women have the supports, the housing and the legal protection to be able to leave a violent situation.” This view amplified the concerns of family violence by victims’ advocate Geraldine Bilston, of Dromana, who wrote that enforced isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic might lead to an increase in abuse. (“Fears of rise in family violence” The News 14/4/2020). Ms Churchill said: “We walked because we want to achieve a state where everyone, on the peninsula, in Victoria and globally, can live their lives free from the fear of violence and be respected and valued. “We need to challenge violence in all its forms; to promote respectful relationships, and to remove gender stereotypes and roles.” Stephen Taylor

Schoolies urged to be quiet Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au POLICE will be keeping a sharp eye on rowdy end-of-school celebrations on the Mornington Peninsula this year. They will be increasing patrols in such popular party locations as Rye, Sorrento, Dromana, Rosebud and Mount Martha, and will “not tolerate any behaviour that negatively impacts

the community”. This includes underage drinking and anti-social and drunken behaviour on the beaches and around licensed venues and accommodation houses. Senior Sergeant Natalie Dollard, of Rosebud police, said anyone breaching the private gathering rules could cop a $1652 fine. Under eased restrictions up to 15 people are allowed to visit a home, but the host, and anyone attending a gathering which breaches this

limit, could also be fined. Warnings have also gone out to schoolies on the Surf Coast and at Phillip Island. Senior Sergeant Dollard said police would maintain a “highly visible presence” across the peninsula – and especially the Rye foreshore – during Schoolies activities which were set to run from last Saturday (28 November) until 10 December. “Although the shire has put out a

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message urging young people not to come down we have to be realistic and expect that they will,” she said. She was referring to a plea by Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO John Baker who said with then-social distancing rules and limits on gatherings likely to continue into next year, schoolies gatherings “won’t be possible”. “My message to school-leavers and their families is that our beaches will still be here when this pandemic is

over, so we are asking you to postpone your schoolies celebrations for now,” he said. “It’s just not worth the risk of travelling down here. Look at options in your local area, stay safe and celebrate at home.” Senior Sergeant Dollard reinforced the CEO’s message: “We will be out in force and will not tolerate poor behaviour – especially the use of flares. Continued Page 3

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Revival likely to dropping prayer Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THERE is almost certain to be a revival of newlyelected councillor Anthony Marsh’s failed bid to drop the prayer that is said before each Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting. Cr Marsh was stopped from being able to introduce the move as “urgent business” at the first meeting of the new council last Monday (23 November). He has also been criticised for not including his plans to remove the prayer in his election campaign (Letters Page 15). Cr Marsh was supported by Crs Paul Mercurio,

Sarah Race, Kerri McCafferty and the mayor Despi O’Connor. Councillors against allowing him to move the prayer be dropped were David Gill, Steve Holland, Lisa Dixon, Hugh Fraser, Debra Mar and Antonella Celi. Before the meeting but too late for his move to be included on the agenda, Cr Marsh emailed his colleagues saying he knew he ran the risk of “being controversial in my first 48 hours in the role”, but felt the new council’s first meeting was the “most appropriate time” to advocate dropping the prayer (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). In a comment on The News’s Facebook page Cr Marsh said reading the prayer before council meeting was “discriminatory and it has no place

Tyabb crash landing A PILOT was “shaken up” after his light aircraft suffered engine failure and was forced to crash land soon after take-off at Tyabb airfield last week. The Searey amphibious single-engine plane was reported to have landed on the emergency east-west runway where it collided with a parked twin-engine Cessna 414, 10.30am, Wednesday 25 November. Peninsula Aero Club president Jack Vevers said the plane was in the air for about eight seconds after reaching a height of “maybe 50 feet”. The pilot, from Queensland and in his late 50s-early 60s, was taken to Frankston Hospital with a sore back and for a general assessment but was allowed to leave later that day. He was not a Peninsula Aero Club member.

An Australian Transport Safety Bureau spokesman said “both aircraft sustained substantial damage” with a subsequent inspection determining that “fuel starvation” probably led to the plane’s engine’s failure. The spokesman said the bureau would not be conducting a safety investigation into the incident as “doing so would be unlikely to uncover new safety issues or learnings”. Mr Vevers said the PAC would be conducting its own inquiry. “We will want to know what caused it,” he said. “We will probably know more by Monday.” He estimated the damage bill to be around $20,000. Mr Vevers said Hastings police were notified. Stephen Taylor

in the workplace”. His campaign to drop the prayer is likely to be revived in a notice of motion and could lead to wider public consultation and comment. Saying a prayer before council meetings goes back to the introduction of local government at Mornington about 150 years. The prayer that has been said before Mornington Peninsula Shire meetings reads: “Almighty God, we humbly seek Thy blessings upon this Council. Direct and prosper its deliberations to the advancement of Thy glory and the true welfare of the people of the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Give us the strength and courage to make wise decisions with grace and dignity. Amen.”

Schoolies warned Continued from Page 1 “Flares are extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury. They can burn upwards of 1000 degrees Celsius and pose a serious risk when discharged in crowded or confined spaces. “We will be targeting this behaviour again this year. Those involved in throwing flares can face serious criminal charges.” Restrictions imposed by the Chief Health Officer will make Schoolies different to previous years. Senior Sergeant Dollard said while young people no longer needed to wear face masks when physical distancing outdoors, they must carry a mask with them at all times unless an exemption applies. Masks are still required indoors when away from the home, when on public transport and when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Parents are also encouraged to have “open and frank” conversations with their children before they depart, ensuring they are “aware of acceptable social behaviour, the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption and taking drugs, and educated about the restrictions in place throughout Victoria”. “We will not tolerate any behaviour that negatively impacts the community. Police will proactively patrol popular locations, like the beaches and foreshore areas, day and night, to ensure that everyone is safe and adhering to the CHO’s directions.” It’s not only partying that’s set for greater scrutiny: Many young drivers will be travelling long distances on their own for the first time – and at speeds they aren’t familiar with – prompting police to implore them to “drive to the conditions, be courteous of others and aware of other road users so that everyone can get to their destinations safely”. Police say they will run operations targeting speeding, drink-and-drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, and driver distraction, which includes mobile phone use, and fatigue.

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Bike sports added to spending cycle UP to $60,000 in this year’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council budget will go towards developing a mountain bike and BMX strategy on shireowned land. The strategy will aim to ensure that new and upgraded trails and jumps are in suitable locations and designed with community needs in mind. The shire manages four bike sports areas on the peninsula: Dromana Pump Track, Hillview Reserve, Boundary Road, Red Hill Mountain Bike Skills Park, Red Hill Station Grounds, Harold Reid Reserve BMX track, Baxter, and Westpark Reserve BMX track, Hastings. The shire is also deciding if any of the unauthorised – and illegal – bike jumps built in parks and reserves can be made safe and allowed to remain. Construction of these impromptu bike jumps ruffled a few feathers among other parks’ users who saw the children’s efforts as vandalism. (“Boys plea to not write-off jumps” The News 26/10/20). They began to appear after the closure of many outdoor sporting facilities, including skate parks and playgrounds, when youngsters were looking for opportunities to have fun and blow off steam within their five kilometre radius. “While we appreciate the energy,

creativity and enjoyment of those involved in creating bike jumps, the shire has also received many complaints from other park and bushland users whose enjoyment and safe use of these spaces have been affected,” infrastructure strategy and climate change executive manager Davey Smith said. “Volunteer groups looking after bushland areas over many years have also seen impacts to surrounding fauna and flora. “The shire has a responsibility to ensure all residents are safe and our environment is protected and is undertaking works to achieve this, including removal of bike jumps. Please be respectful of shire staff as they carry out these duties.” The shire says engagement with residents and users is crucial for its mountain bike and BMX strategy to be viable. “We need to consider community safety and the broad range of users and abilities, while also protecting the peninsula’s unique environment and ecological values,” Mr Smith said. To provide input to the strategy, to keep up to date with developments, and be notified when the draft strategy opens for community consultation, go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/bikesports Stephen Taylor

‘Limited’ racing at Balnarring BALNARRING Picnic Races are on next Saturday (5 December), although spectator tickets are limited due to COVID-19 regulations. Catering will be minimal, so it is a BYO day for food, drinks and chairs. The TAB will not be operating, and bookmakers may not be on course. However, there will be room for social distancing and face masks must be worn. Tickets available at www.balnarringraces.com or for further information go to www.balnarringraces or email balnarringraces@hotmail.com

Customer service MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s customer service centres at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud will

reopen this week for limited services, 8.30am-5pm. Staff can assist with payments, animal registrations, and general inquiries. The offices are at 21 Marine Parade, Hastings, 2 Queen Street, Mornington, (enter via Vancouver Street), and 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud. All other shire departments will continue to work remotely. Those wishing to speak to a staff member can call 1300 850 600. Somerville customer service centre is regarded as being too small to allow for safe social distancing and will remain closed. To contact a customer service officer on web chat: mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 1300 850 600.

School grant DROMANA Primary School will receive $8.7 million from the state government to provide for an extra 200 enrolments during the 2023 school year, Nepean MP Chris Brayne said. This follows an earlier grant of $1.075 million announced through the infrastructure planning and acceleration fund. “Families in Dromana have done a phenomenal job in supporting students to learn from home,” Mr Brayne said. “As kids return to their classrooms, we want to make Dromana Primary School better than before. “Not only will this make sure our kids are getting a great education – it’ll create new local jobs.”

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Mum and me: This koala and joey were seen on a private property at Somers. More than 70 per cent of the peninsula’s koala habitat is on private land. Picture: Ray Pepper

Free trees to help koalas RESIDENTS living in koala areas can receive free trees under a plan to improve habit on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation and the Conservation Collective Nursery are giving away trees from the

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Budget sinks rail hopes for Baxter Brodie Cowburn brodie@monews.com.au THE state government is still not onboard the Frankston rail extension project. There was no funding for the proposed project in the state budget handed down last week. The business case assessing the cost of the extension was finally released last month. The cost given for duplicating and electrifying the Frankston line to Baxter was quoted at an eyewatering $1.3 - $1.5 billion. The federal government has committed $225 million to the extension. CEO of advocacy group Committee For Greater Frankston Ginevra Hosking said “the extension is vitally important so Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents can board trains at stations near where they live, instead of driving into Frankston’s CBD just to park and further restricting the suburban centre’s growth and development”. “On budget day, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas matched the federal $5 billion funding for

Airport Rail Link, and announced $2.2 billion for the $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop through Melbourne’s middle suburbs, $2 billion for Geelong fast rail, and $660 million for Shepparton and Warrnambool line upgrades. There was $276 million for Dandenong rail corridor and $5.5 million for track works at Caulfield. We need the basics. Actually getting people on the train, without commuter parking and traffic clogging Frankston’s CBD,” she said. “Visionary rail projects like airport link and suburban loop are of little direct benefit if we can’t get more people on a train at their local station. When airport link opens, things might deteriorate even further – air travellers could leave their cars in Frankston’s CBD and make the 95-minute train trip to the airport. “We have connectivity failure. Fixing inadequate public transport between Frankston and Langwarrin is recognised by Infrastructure Australia as an immediate top 150 project in the nation. Both federal government and federal opposition recognise the value of this project and have committed to an initial $225 million. The Victorian Labor government hasbefore not.” before

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A MAN who allegedly head-butted a security guard at Safety Beach last month is being sought by police. The man reportedly approached the guard and verbally abused him before pushing and head-butting him outside a marina on Marine Drive, 10.15pm, Thursday 15 October. The victim, a 19-year-old Lyndhurst man, suffered minor injuries. His attacker is described as 185cm tall, messy brown hair, aged 30-40, wearing a green jacket, black track pants, black pull-on boots and carrying a fishing rod. Anyone who recognises the man or who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or file a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

A WOMAN shoplifter allegedly spat at a security guard at a supermarket at the Gateway Shopping Centre, Langwarrin, 6.30pm, Thursday 5 November. Police said the guard had challenged the woman over a number of allegedly stolen items when she spat at him. Her male colleague then threatened to run the guard down in a silver Toyota Hilux. The pair sped off “narrowly missing pedestrians and vehicles in the carpark”. Anyone recognising the pair( pictured above, is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000, or report them at crimestoppersvic.com.au quoting incident 200408246.

Monkey rider grounded A MONKEY bike rider hooning around Tonkin Avenue, Safety Beach last week had his bike impounded with a release fee of $1250. Rosebud police say support from the community with information led them to the culprit who is expected to be charged with unlicensed riding, riding an unregistered vehicle and failing to wear a helmet. He will appear before a children’s court at a later date. Police describe the bikes as dangerous and

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DETECTIVES on Friday charged a fourth person over the alleged stabbing death of a Langwarrin man at Seaford last week. Frankston man Liam Casley, 18, was arrested at a house at Carrum Downs, 4.30pm, and charged with affray, assault and committing an offence while on bail. His arrest ends the hunt for offenders wanted in relation to the death of Cam Smith, 26, in Station Street, 6.55pm, Wednesday 25 November. The carpenter died after a fight with up to four men. He was reportedly defending girlfriend Natasha Stroumos who was being verbally abused by a group, which included females, as they walked to their car with a pizza. Somers man Jack Ledlin, 19, was earlier arrested and charged with murder. He appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Police alleged he used an “edged weapon” – reportedly a broken bottle – to stab Mr Smith

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A NEW work ute given to a Mornington Peninsula men’s charity will help it spread a positive mental health message. HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) project worker Mick Simmons took the keys to the Mazda BT50 XT from Mornington Mazda general manager Michael Tidball last week. Mr Simmons says this type of community support is vital to the work he does on the peninsula and south east Melbourne suburbs. “Without this amazing support we wouldn’t get to talk to thousands of tradies at hardware stores and at building sites,” he said. Mr Tidball said: “We decided to support HALT and Mick Simmons to shed light on the subject of mental health. Mick and his team’s ability to conduct the unashamed conversations on suicide prevention allows a local network of referrals for those individuals needing an outlet. We are thrilled to support the supporters.” Australia Bureau of Statistics figures show suicide took the lives of a record number in Victoria last year. Male suicides rose to 548 – up nearly 30 per cent in the 10 years since 2009 when 428 men died by suicide. The figures pre-date the outbreak of COVID-19 and are likely to be higher this year. Suicide now kills nearly 14 people a week in Victoria: 11 men and three women (on average). Mr Simmons in the new ute will travel all over the south-east region visiting work sites and talking to the teams about mental health support and suicide prevention. “HALT’s goal is to reduce the stigma associated with anxiety and depression,” he said. “We let the men know that it’s OK to talk about their mental health and how to get the help they really need from community services, GPs and psychologists.” This is the second year Mornington Mazda has provided a new vehicle to help spread the HALT message. Mr Simmons anyone needing to talk to call HALT on 0427 972 370 to arrange an onsite visit. Stephen Taylor

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Sponsored by Community Bank â&#x20AC;˘ Balnarring & District

Although some of these events and support groups are not meeting due to the COVID19 virus, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services. Somerville Saturday Market Sat 12 Dec, 8:30am - 12:30pm Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back in time for Christmas St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Eramosa Rd West, Somerville. Phone Graeme 59776980 St Johns Flinders Church Fete and Pet Show is now on line! After 90 years we are going online! Order homemade jams, fresh cakes, posies and local honey plus gifts and Christmas cakes and puddings. The Pet Sow and fun new competitions are on line! https:// stjohnsflindersfete.com.au/ Balnarring Cricket Club Missing your team sport in 2020?! Missing that connection with your local community?! Come down to Balnarring Cricket Club. A family club that welcomes cricketers of all ages and abilities. For more information, call Brett on 0403865649 Relaxing Yoga and Qi Gong Every Tuesday 10.30am. Suitable for over 55s. Cost $7. Hastings Community House. 185 High St. Hastings. Call Dianna 0425 779 306 for more info.

Hastings Bowls Club Every Wed starting 6pm. Everyone is welcome to try lawn bowls by starting with barefoot bowls, followed by a BBQ. Located at Marine Pde, Hastings. Ph 5979 1723 or 0448 023 287 U3A Low cost membership and courses for seniors 45+. Extensive term 1 low cost membership, courses and activities at www.hastingsu3a.org.au or call into office at 13 Teal Crt, Hastings Mon/Tues 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm Thurs 1pm-4pm, ph 5969 8585. Petanque Come and enjoy the fun playing petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve, Derril Road Moorooduc from 3pm - 5pm. Further info contact.Jim 0458548491 or Jan 0409132761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com Charity Sewing Every third Tues each month If you love sewing, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be most welcome to come to the next Sewing afternoon for the Dress-a-Girlaround-the-World project when we sew dresses for young girls living in poverty in third world countries. Bring your own machine but fabric, simple patterns, thread and trims are supplied. Venue is Hastings Uniting Church hall beginning at 1.30pm. Enquiries to Sandra 5979 1237. Hastings Day Club Meets at the Hastings RSL each Thurs (except the 1st) at 10.30am. A very friendly social club with entertainment, outings, speakers on a regular basis, lunch $5. Come along & enjoy. Contact Sheila 0447 415 889 Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867

Are you a breast cancer survivor? Come and join us for a paddle in our Dragonboat. We paddle every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. You can have three â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come and tryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153; before deciding to join our special team. We provide paddles and PFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For more info call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. For fun, fitness and friendship. Family Drug Support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free. Further details phone Chloe 0448 177 083 Living with Autism Spectrum Resource support group, Monthly meetings Mondays, No cost. Phone for dates. Wallaroo Community Centre, Hastings. Contact: 5970 7000 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research), Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost. Sasha: 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club Inviting you for a social get together, every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm. Join us in a Dutch card game, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Klaverjasâ&#x20AC;? and a social game of Rummicub. Coffee and tea supplied. New members welcome. For more information ring Nel 59775680 or Elly 0432933292 Tyabb Hall - Frankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb. Free parking Mornington Peninsula Veterans Cricket Missing active cricket & looking for some exercise? The bowlers are getting quicker and your reflexes slower? Join the growing trend of former and current cricketers, now over 60, who are reestablishing their cricketing skills? We play matches every Sunday and mid week so there are plenty of opportunities to have a game of cricket in a wonderful social atmosphere. For more info please call Michael 0407 823619 or Ian 59751683 or email mbou2030@bigpond.net Dog Lovers Walking Group Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings

Weight Loss Support Group Do you need help to lose some of that extra weight you are carrying about? Finding it difficult to keep the weight off? Come to Meeting Room 1 at the Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings, 9-11am every Wednesday. The first two visits are free to see if our club is what you want, then a one-off fee of $50 and just $6 per week to join our friendly, supportive group. For further information call Rita on 0433 509 487. Frankston Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305. Hastings Combined Probus Club Meetings held 1st Monday of each month starting at 10am at The Hastings Sports Club. All retirees welcome. Outstanding guest speakers at each meeting, day trips and cruises, morning tea and lunch outings at various venues. Visitors welcome. Contact Secretary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dulcie on 0417130643 JP locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Hastings: Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567. Mornington Peninsula Writers Every 2nd and 4th Sat, 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm Somerville Community House, Blacks Camp Road Somerville. Email info@mornpenwriters.org Balnarring Bowls & Social Club Come join us to maintain fitness & good health, make new friends and have a laugh, enjoy social days and compete if you like. Located at Bruce St Reserve, Balnarring. 5983 1655 or info@balnarringbowls.com.au Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melways ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252. Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mpas0/ Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection? Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783.

Boomerang Bags There are fifteen Boomerang Bags groups across the Peninsula. Volunteers repurpose fabric destined for landfill into reusable bags to replace plastic bags. The Balnarring group meets on Thursdays 1-3pm at BPS in Civic Crt. Cheryl 0438633971. Find other groups at Boomerangbags.org Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Reclink Art Therapy Visual Arts course for adults Basic introduction to art making for health and wellbeing. During term times. Friday mornings 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon. Wallaroo Community Centre, 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings. Contact Gaye 0409174128 to book and enrol. Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Combined Probus Club of Balnarring Third Friday of each month at 10am. Held at the Balnarring Community Hall Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring. Guest speakers each month covering a wide range of subjects. The club has a diverse range of interest groups, outings and travel, Visitors and prospective new members are welcome. Contact Patsy Wilson on 5983 9949. Holy Trinity Anglican Church Op Shop 2nd Saturday of each month Jumble sale inluding furniture, plants, larger items, along with bric a brac. The Op Shop (benhind Coles) in Churst St, Hastings. Any inquiries: Judy 0425 848 957 Hastings View Club Voice Interest Education of Women Raising funds for the Learning for Life Program. Meeting 3rd Friday of the month at 12noon at The Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings. Contact Janet 0403 786 069.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Council should concentrate real on ‘urgent’ issues I am writing about the motion at the most recent Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting regarding removal of the prayer as an urgent matter (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). As a resident of Briars Ward it was extremely concerning to see that one of the ward councillors moved this as urgent business and another voted that it was. This is not an issue for an individual councillor to push through without any community consultation. As a person who has Christian values, I quite like the prayer and am thankful it wasn’t removed without being able to have my say. I believe removing the prayer will send us down the path of banning the National Anthem and Australia Day ceremonies. This council has much more important issues to be tackling than the frivolous “urgent” business that was proposed. Perhaps the meeting procedure guidelines should be updated as to what can be considered urgent business which, in my mind, are issues such as a pandemic, bushfires and floods. I am sure there are other urgent issues - but I believe it should be clearly defined what constitutes urgent business so that valuable council time isn’t wasted. Issues that clearly require community input and consultation should not be able to be put up as urgent business. Alina Tooley, Mornington

Consider the prayer As a community representative since 1976, on committees and advisory groups appointed by previous and current Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils, working for and advocating for better deals for the community and a recipient of two council commendations as well as the prestigious Dame Phyllis Frost Award for voluntary services to the community, I watched the swearing in of councillors, mayoral handover and the recent first zoom council meeting from start to finish. The last agenda item was marked “urgent business” and Cr Anthony Marsh led the charge to remove the prayer which has always been said at the start of council meetings (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). It was perfectly obvious that at this first meeting there was also a push to remove more experienced councillors who might represent the community, which is very disrespectful and disappointing. Respect for another’s views is fundamental to our democracy. Councillors are elected to represent the community, not their personal viewpoint. Our community has many “versions” of God, whether Christian or Muslim or Hindu. Our Aboriginal family, Bunnarong and Boon Wurrung along with other Kulin Nation members certainly believe in a higher being: Bunjil. This issue needs proper community discussion, not wiped because someone feels uncomfortable. This is not how community decisions are made. It looks like a divisive situation and the community will suffer from this infighting and awful display of personal feelings. It was disappointing that the community was not welcomed to online to the live streaming meeting. Gill Gordon, Mount Martha

Major disappointment I am very disappointed with Cr Anthony Marsh proposing as his first order of business and listed as “urgent business” the removal of the prayer at the start of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meetings (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). If this was such an important issue to him maybe it was also important enough to tell us before the election, so we knew what we were voting for. As our representative he has a responsibility to act with integrity and honestly. To keep this urgent issue from us is much less than we deserve. Whether people want the prayer or not is irrelevant; the fact that he kept this “urgent business” from us is very concerning. Christopher K Coster, Mount Martha

Airfield ‘friends’ The people of Watson Ward have passed their verdict on endless complaints about operations at Tyabb airfield. The vote was conclusive. Paul Mercurio, supporting the airfield for several years, obtained 55 per cent of the primary vote. Candidates for Tyabb Ratepayers Association and airfield complainants scored just 13.99 per cent of primaries, revealing that fake results from previous push polls. Control of flying is the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government, not Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Council has planning jurisdiction for land adjacent to the airport. There is no sense spending ratepayers’ money to overturn federal powers in the High Court (not the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal)). Complaints of night flying noise are also false. Night flying over the Mornington Peninsula is generally conducted by the police helicopter wing or search and rescue helicopters using Tyabb to refuel. Private owners rarely fly at night. Historic “warbirds” are not night rated, and thus do not fly at night. With friends of the airfield on council, now perhaps it can concentrate on core business – roads, rates and rubbish. Ben Loois, Tyabb

Airfield there first Who actually has a right to complain about Tyabb airfield and its operations? The airfield commenced operations around 1960 and it seems to me that anybody who moved to Tyabb after the opening date did so in the full knowledge that the airfield was there. Tyabb is an airfield town and is widely known for being so. It makes no sense to me why someone would move to Tyabb and then complain about the airfield. It’s almost as if they are admitting they made a mistake and now want to blame someone else. In addition, Peninsula Aero Club tell us that the level of aircraft movements today is less than what it was some years ago. Eric Collier, Somerville

Stallholder rules I am an early morning walker and on Wednesday 18 November, due to Main Street, Mornington being blocked to traffic, I watched the [market] stallholders lugging their tents, poles, tables, boxes of fruit and vegies and all other necessary items from the car park at the rear of the street to their stalls. Surely there can be some flexibility for these enterprising people who get up in the morning at some ungodly hour to be in Main Street and ready to sell their wares to the public. If something is not done quickly to make better arrangements that allow these stallholders to park temporarily near where they set up their stalls, then we may find that they will disappear from the scene and we could end up with a very substandard Wednesday market. We can’t underestimate the value of this weekly event and the ambience it brings to the area. This approach is basic business commonsense so come on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council get moving and fix this urgent issue. Ila Howard, Mornington

Parking problem I love the [Main Street, Mornington] mall. Not only does it mean everyone has more space to move around and helps out the traders being able to put out more table and chairs. As we move into a busier period it will, I’m sure, provide a lovely atmosphere to Main Street. However, given Mornington has a lot of elderly/disabled people, someone should monitor the disabled car spaces as they are often used by people not displaying a “disabled” sticker. On a recent Thursday, all three spaces at the back of the First Choice entry (near toilets) were all taken by cars without a sticker. I hardly ever park in Main Street as it is always busy and there is plenty of parking behind the street on both sides. Sue McKay, Mornington

Traffic woes On Wednesday 25 November I needed to be in Frankston before 9am so I left home at 8.20am and it took me 15 minutes to travel from Booker Avenue to Nepean Highway, Mornington, a trip which normally takes 2-3 minutes in off-peak times. I took the picture, above, on 27 November. It should be noted that Mornington Secondary Colleges does not have the year 11 and 12 students attending (apart from their exams) and many people are still working from home. While duplication of Bungower Road is the ideal solution, it is obvious that this will not be happening anytime soon, but surely competent traffic engineers could design improvements to assist in the short term, perhaps for the start of the school year in 2021? Ken McBride, Mornington

Abandon quarry I’m writing this letter from Italy, because I am alarmed at Hillview Quarries’ recent proposal to create a massive new quarry in Arthurs Seat. It will hurt the natural habitat of the Arthurs Seat escarpment. Critical bushland, home to koalas, should not be bulldozed to create a quarry the size of which the Mornington Peninsula has never seen before. The new quarry will hurt to all wildlife and the local residents for over 70 years. This property is the habitat for many of your native and iconic fauna, including koalas, wallabies, powerful owls and flora but, more importantly, the destruction of this area would create a break in the green corridor between the Arthur Seat National Park, which is vital for wildlife access. Ross Trust should preserve this beautiful environment for residents and for many species of animals and biodiversity. Australia is nothing without his beautiful environment and wildlife. The world is watching. When I come to the Mornington Peninsula, I want to see environment, nature and wildlife in the bushland, not a monstrous quarry. Paola Torti, Alessandria, Italy

Evidence withheld If Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews had nothing to do with the hotel fiasco and that it was due to a recommendation of the Commonwealth government, why was this evidence was not given to the judicial inquiry (“Admitting mistakes” Letters 19/11/20)? The statement was made that Mr Andrews had accepted responsibility. Why would anyone, particularly a politician, accept responsibility for someone else’s error? Has the mass amnesia that ran rife through the ministry and the public service now gone as miraculously as it appeared? Peter Strauss, Mount. Eliza

Political bias Politically biased Alice in Wonderland elucidations, which are not based on fact or research, are embarrassing and actually turn people off voting for Labor (“Admitting mistakes” Letters 19/11/20). Claims that [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews had nothing to do with the hiring of security guards - “they were hired by the security company recommended by the Scott Morrison-led

Cycle sign As a cyclist, I am confused as to what the purpose is the road sign shown above. There are several of these and they seem to indicate that at this point the cyclist should move out of the cycle lane and into the vehicle lane which appears most dangerous. Grant Snowden, Mount Eliza government” - is scurrilous and mischievous. The hiring had nothing to do with the prime minister. The evidence of the state government’s Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions to the Coates hotel inquiry stated that the security firms were engaged by it on the basis of positive feedback provided by its own engagement team. The department is responsible to six state government ministers coordinated by Martin Pakula. However, the Premier told the hotel inquiry that Health Minister Jenny Mikakos was “accountable for the program” and is now saying he is waiting on the findings of inquiry. If the Premier had accepted responsibility as claimed, there would be no need for the inquiry and Mr Andrews should have just resigned. David Lines, Somerville

Defence support The last thing Australian Defence Force personnel, their families and our veterans need right now is your judgement. They need our support. In the wake of the release of the InspectorGeneral of the Australian Defence Force Inquiry into Afghanistan, there has been plenty of media commentary quick to judge our servicemen and women. But we can’t allow the alleged actions of a few people stain the reputations and the service of more than two million Australians who have done their duty with distinction throughout our nation’s history. They are the first people we turn to when things get difficult or too big for state authorities such as last summer’s bushfires and the response do the COVID-19 pandemic. And they keep us safe in an ever-changing world with peacekeeping missions and involvement in conflicts such as Afghanistan. The courage, service and sacrifice of those wearing our nation’s uniform who have done the right thing must not be defined or diminished by this small minority. These are very serious allegations which require thorough investigation, but all Australians are entitled to the presumption of innocence. If you know a serving Australian Defence Force member, or a veteran, please show them your support. And if you are a Defence member, or a veteran, or one of the many families that support them, I would also ask you to please reach out if you need someone to talk to. Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Western Port News

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Staying safe and happy at home STAYING safe and happy at home has never been more important with the changes surrounding us in the community in 2020. More and more, individuals and families are wanting the comfort of knowing that they, and their parents or loved ones are safe in the home they know and love. The recent and sad news relating to the tragedies in residential care facilities during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreaks have only served to increase our awareness of the options available to us when it comes to the care of ourselves and our families. What SAI have found is that a lot of people are not completely aware of the types of aged care or disability support funded options that are available, or how to access them. The process of accessing care can certainly feel overwhelming and confusing. With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to aged or disability care, and that is where SAI can help. Whether it is help starting out with your Home Care Package, NDIS or just understanding funding options, our friendly team can support you through the process and ensure that you get the care you deserve. Our caring local team have a long demonstrated experience assisting clients with their assessments, reassessments and approvals process to get care in place.

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Christmas hampers for some of our community’s most vulnerable residents meant a great deal to our organisation and most importantly the people who received them. The need for support continues to rise in our community. We would not have reached this target without your contribution and we look forward to working with you again”. Steve Phillips, Manager Community Support Frankston Our difference is our team, delivering warm, expert care by locals for locals. Why not call SAI Home and Community care team to experience the local difference today on 03 9988 1238

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Aerial race to come to Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Boxing Day the Australian Aerial Derby will be decided. The fastest machines in Australia will compete, and they will start from the Epsom Racecourse, Epsom, and race to Frankston and back three times, a distance of 60 miles. The program of the machines will be reported by wireless telephony from Frankston to Epsom, so the spectators will be able to follow the race throughout. The British and Imperial Oil Co. Pty Ltd and The Herald and Weekly Times are presenting valuable trophies, and these will be presented by either the Prime Minister or Senator Pearce, the Minister of Defence. *** ON Saturday last, the Congregation Sunday School, Caulfield, accompanied by their parents and teachers held their annual picnic at Frankston. Quite an enjoyable time was spent, and the nippers sang their “grace” with great gusto. Sports were conducted in the Frankston Park, whilst bathing was indulged in by most, though the water was a trifle on “the agony” side. Tea was served to the elders in the pavilion, while the kiddies made the most of the good things sitting out under the stately pine trees. *** IT is not so long since the Frankston Pictures presented Marguerite Clarke in “Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” On Saturday night another Marguerite was featured, and was highly entertaining in its comedy aspects.

Supported by Eugene O’Brien and Crawford Kent, the dainty Marguerite Clarke was never more entertaining, especially in the scenes where she figured as cook. Her experiment in that demesne could hardly be called a credit to Mrs Beaton’s art, especially in the matter of cooking scones. “Anyhow”, she observed, “they will not be wasted, as we can use them for coal.” These are the light-hearted pictures the people want. *** THE late Captain George Calder, whose reminiscences were published many years ago, at one time commanded a diminutive craft, which was entirely built at Mornington – or Schnapper Point, as it was called those days – by a gentleman who had her timber cut and seasoned from his own estate there. The little craft’s tonnage was 20 tons, and she was schooner rigged. They made several trips about Port Phillip Bay, and then successfully tackled bringing a cargo of potatoes from Warrnambool to Melbourne. Some headway has been made since that little boat was built at Mornington! *** NOWADAYS, we hear so much about the way girls dress. Over Adelaide way, an employer told his typist to “go home and get dressed” whilst everybody has been amused at the vaporings of Henry Booth on the subject. But, from what this scribe overheard on Sunday last, Frankston was

invaded on that day by a young city lady, who was an almost exact replica of the ladies of ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, she was mostly clothed in smiles, like Lady Godiver! One lady, supping beneath the jetty, was quite indignant about it. “She makes me almost ashamed of my sex,” she said. But her hubby – a “Digger” who had seen Paree – clinched the conversation by suggesting that the young lady was “merely out for an airing”. *** THE Roman Catholic Church, Hastings, was the scene of a successful mission last week. The missioner, Rev. Father McKenna, started the mission on Wednesday evening, and concluded on Sunday evening, every morning and evening service being well attended, people coming from Balnarring, Bittern and Crib Point to be present. The Children’s Choir sang very nicely. Miss Mary Hurley presided at the organ. *** IN the report of the Methodist Sunday School concert, in last issue, we omitted to record the fact that Miss Gale and Miss Judd were responsible for the training of the scholars for several of the most pleasing items on the programme. *** MR Nolan, a prominent Melbourne solicitor, and Mr S. A. Ehrengberg, of Robert Reid & Co. Pty Ltd, are recent purchasers of land at Frankston. Mr Ehreugberg proposes to reside here.

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He has a notice re tenders in today’s issue. “Where Was Moses?” Who does not know the old saying, “Where was Moses when the light went out?” My opinion is that Moses was not far away from Frankston! Frankston’s electric light would be more suitable for Moses’ time than the present. It certainly has an uncanny habit of going out at the crucial moment. Since it is supposed to be a public utility, we expect something better of it. The mails in the local post office have been served out by candle light; the shop-keepers are sometimes in the act of serving, when out goes the “light”, and they then start a lamp and candle hunt in the Cimmerian darkness. And the Pictures – three Saturdays running, they have been hit. On Saturday night, it failed at a critical moment, and spoilt the performance of Chero the Great. How long is Frankston to continue to endure? *** FISHING last week at Chelsea, Messrs T. Dawson and F. Carter landed 130 schnapper. The favorites were 15lbs, 12lb and 10lb – the rest averaging 3lb to 5lbs. *** ON Saturday night the Post Office, Store and Tea Rooms (conducted by Captain and Mrs Davies) at Mt Eliza will be opened by Captain S. M. Bruce, M.H.R., supported by Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A.

It will be a gala night, and will indicate another step on the ladder of progress for this prosperous district. *** MR and Mrs George Kettlewell, of Melbourne, have purchased “Jerula”, Frankston, from Mrs Stokes, and with their family, will reside here during the summer months. *** AT the annual meeting of the Carrum Progress Association on Saturday night, Mr Stephen Barker (who until the last elections, was a member of the Senate was elected to the presidency, with Cr .W. Stephens a treasurer, and Mr J. Robertson as secretary. *** MR T. PARRIS desires to THANK all residents of Baxter and district who so kindly contributed towards the Cheque which Mr Collett handed to me last week. The good feeling and financial help are much appreciated, and make our lose through robbery much lighter then it would otherwise have been. *** THE EDITOR invites original short, practical articles or correspondence dealing with matters of importance to the development of the Mornington Peninsula as a whole, and is at all times pleased to hear the various opinions of those interested in matters of local interest and importance. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 26 November 1920

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Understanding Chinese Diplomacy – A Beginner’s Guide By Stuart McCullough LAST week, a Chinese diplomat issued a list of grievances. Ostensibly, it was a catalogue of things we’re doing that are said to be ticking off the People’s Republic of China. Some might consider the issuance of such a list to be disappointing, if not a little juvenile. I, on the other hand, find it refreshing. It’s the kind of candor should be welcomed, if not celebrated. That it has arrived in list form rather than say, for example, arising in direct dialogue, is little more than nitpicking. While I expected them to take issue with foreign investment decisions, I was surprised to find ‘Pre-game entertainment at the 2020 AFL Grand Final’ made the list. Granted, it was a little on the dour side and, with the benefit of hindsight, should have been a more upbeat. Really, the AFL have only themselves to blame for ignoring my suggestion to bring back Angry Anderson and have him do some serious circle work at the Gabba in the Batmobile while blaring out ‘Bound for Glory’. Perhaps more surprising still was the position of ‘Pre-game entertainment’ in the list, coming in at number seven. Granted, I don’t think the Embassy stated that the grievances were in order of significance, but I think it can be implied. If we haven’t already booked them, I strongly suggest we lock in ‘The Killers’ for next year and for every year after that, if possible. Problem solved. ‘Hook turns’. Sure, they’re pretty confusing for the uninitiated, if not a little intimidating, but if they’re that upsetting to the people of China then

I, personally, would be happy to have another look at them. Again, I’m a little surprised that hook turns should be given the kind of diplomatic preeminence usually reserved for territorial incursions, but I’m sure they are plenty of Melburnians who would

probably agree with China. Item number twelve is as simple as it is understandable. It simply reads ‘MAFS’. While it would be easy to take offence at the fact that China regards one of our most significant cultural exports to be a catastrophic

hot mess, I see it as an opportunity. As with any list of complaints, what you’re really looking for is any common ground you can find. And, I feel, most people will be ready to sacrifice the cesspool of human misery that is ‘Married at First Sight’. ‘Active wear outside a gym setting’. Honestly, this feels like they’re being too sensitive. I can recall back in 1979, when the Chinese President Deng Xiaoping said he found Faberge jeans to be an affront to human dignity. I, of course, have similar feelings about the re-education camps in Xinjiang, but each to their own. Apparently, there was something about Fabber-grabbers that really got up the collective nose of the powers that be in China. Now it seems that disaffection has found a new home in the form of opposing gym clothes when not actually exercising. Frankly, this historical prejudice against skin-tight apparel has me baffled. In this instance, I think we should stand firm and suggest they build a bridge and get over it which, as luck would have it, is what the whole ‘Belt and Road’ initiative is all about. The use of the term ‘Chinese whispers’ comes in at number ten, sandwiched between foreign interference laws and this country’s stubborn insistence on preferring VHS over Betamax. I think we can all agree that, in this day and age, we probably shouldn’t be using a term as loaded as ‘Chinese whispers’ any more than we should refer to ‘Dutch ovens’. I, for one, would be happy to replace it with ‘careless whispers’. Not only does it avoid insulting a nation of over one billion people, it has the added advan-

tage of making you think of that wonderful saxophone riff from the George Michael song every time the phrase is uttered. ‘Gratuitous Use of the Word “Girt” in our National Anthem’. They’ve got a point. Other than when singing our national anthem, under what heightened circumstances does anyone ever use the term ‘girt’? Lucky for us, the list isn’t just a series of gripes. It also includes constructive suggestions; the adoption of which will resolve China’s issues. It’s not what you think. Rather than propose a slight tweak to ‘Advance Australia Fair’ to remove the offending term, the Embassy has proposed it’s wholesale replacement. Apparently, the proposal to substitute our current anthem with ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ comes directly from no less than Xi Jinping himself, who is a massive Acca Dacca fan. Most disappointingly, is number two, which reads ‘Nuisance phone calls’. If I may be so bold, they’re only nuisance phone calls if you don’t call back. Treating Ministers of the Crown as if they’re telemarketers trying to flog rooftop solar should, perhaps, be on a list of our own. I’m feeling inspired. To all the members of my immediate family who may be reading this and are expecting a present this Christmas; think again. This year, you’ll be getting a list of grievances. I promise that my complaints will be both many and varied, stuffed deep into a stocking. Or, alternatively, perhaps we could have a conversation. Wouldn’t that be something? stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Somerville fall short, Hastings let it slip, Seaford and Carrum Downs in a thriller By Brodie Cowburn

Taking a stand: Frankston YCW got the better of Pearcedale with a 52 run win. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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A TOP order collapse saw Somerville fall short of victory in their clash against Heatherhill on Saturday. Heatherhill chose to bat first, and opener Don Pulukkuttiarachchi was in impressive form. He scored a half century, with his side making 185 before their innings came to a close. Somerville struggled, with five of their top six batsmen dismissed for scores of less than ten. Three of those batsmen went out for just one run. Number four batsman Bradley McDonald tried his best to drag his side over the line, but his knock of 57 wasn’t enough. Somerville ended up losing by 41 runs. Long Island have notched up a good win against Moorooduc. Zachery Wilson and Pubudu Edirisinghe were the best performers for the victors, scoring 66 and 51 respectively. Long Island set Moorooduc a target of 208 to chase down. Moorooduc ended up at 167 when stumps was called. At Eric Bell Reserve, Pines managed to defend a low total against Flinders. Pines set their opponents 145 to chase down. Harley Peace-Stirling was top scorer for his side with 46. Flinders’ run chase got off to a nightmare start, with both openers dismissed for ducks. They weren’t able to recover, and went all out for 97. Main Ridge put together a big score of 210 against Seaford Tigers. The Tigers lost by 90 runs. Jordan McCulley took 7/59, sending all of the Tigers’ top order back to the sheds. The figures were his best ever in the MPCA.

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HASTINGS let a good chance to win go to waste on Saturday. Hosting Delacombe Park, the home side managed to keep their opponents to a low total. The visitors put 126 runs on the board before their innings expired. A tail order collapse cost Hastings the win, as their bottom six batsmen combined for just 13 runs.

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SEAFORD and Carrum Downs played out a thriller at Kananook Reserve on Saturday. Carrum Downs chose to bat first, and were impressive. Opener Michael O’Driscoll was in the mood for runs, and finished with an unbeaten century.

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Tootgarook only put 132 runs on the board before being bowled out, giving their bowlers a tough job to do to prevent a defeat. Rye couldn’t capitalise though, and ended up all out for 128. Just five more runs would have secured them the points. A hard fought half century from opener Azhar Zeeshan helped Skye to a narrow two wicket win over Tyabb. The Yabbies were held to a score of 136. They struggled to deal with the bowling of Ishtiaq Ahmed, who took 4/26. Skye ended up reaching their target with two wickets and three overs to spare. Balnarring took home the chocolates against Ballam Park, defending their total of 164. Ballam Park lost by 23. Boneo endured a horrible day on their home deck, being bowled out for just 67 off 26 overs. Mt Martha made quick work of that target, reaching it in just 20 overs to wrap up a quick day’s work.

His knock of 107 came off 118 balls, and featured twelve boundaries. Robert Johnston also played a part for his side, scoring 67. Carrum Downs’ 40 overs finished with the side at 4/230. Seaford had a big task ahead of them Opener Dil Pageni didn’t waste a moment getting Seaford’s run chase off and running. He smashed a quickfire 40 runs off just fourteen deliveries. He converted eight of the fourteen balls he faced into boundaries, three of them sixes. After he was dismissed the rate of scoring slowed, but Seaford remained in the hunt. After their middle order fell Seaford looked in a tricky position at 8/177. An impressive late showing from Mitch Anderson nearly got them over the line, as he scored 37 runs off just 21 balls. Unfortunately for him it was just too little, just too late. Seaford’s innings came to an end at 8/229. They lost by just one run. Tootgarook and Rye also clashed in a nailbiter last weekend.

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A BRILLIANT century by Beau Anthony has helped Baden Powell get the win in a high-scoring clash against Mornington. Anthony smashed 126 runs at Alexandra Park. The score is his best ever for his side. At the end of Baden Powell’s innings they had put 233 runs on the scoreboard, giving Mornington a tall mountain to climb. Mornington worked hard to keep themselves in the game, and nearly pulled off the win. Matt Foon was their best performer, contributing 81 runs to the chase. At the end of Mornington’s 40 overs they had put together a score of 6/222, not quite enough for the win. Baxter came agonisingly close to a win on Saturday as they took on Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve. Opener Tim Strickland was the only batsman to make a big scoreboard impact for the Redlegs. His knock of 60 helped his side to a total of 8/135. It was a similar story for Baxter. Opener Sam Mullavey scored 63 not out, but he got no help from his partners. The next best batsman for Baxter scored 19. They ended up finishing their innings at 7/130, just short of a win. Sorrento had to work hard for it, but they managed to get the points against Red Hill. Sorrento scored just 116 in their innings, but managed to bowl out their opponents for only 99. Robert Wilson played a pivotal role for the Sharks, posting bowling figures of 4/23. Peninsula Old Boys got the better of Langwarrin away from home, chasing down a target of 122 to claim a four wicket win.

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Nowakowski Skye to the core SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie WHEN Jason Nowakowski isn’t enforcing public health directives he’s policing the right side of Skye United’s senior team. He’s in his 10th year with Victoria Police and 2021 will be his fifth year at Skye Recreation Reserve. Nowakowski, 32, is married with a three-year-old son and is one of the few senior players in the local area never to have played as a junior. His playing career kicked off as a 14-year-old at Hailebury College and he was 18 when he joined his first club Endeavour United in Provisional League ranks in 2006. He spent a season in the reserves before breaking into the first team and his switch to Dandenong Sparrows in 2009 turned out to be his most successful season in the sport. Nowakowski was part of the all-conquering side that strolled away with the Provisional 2 South-East championship that year 12 points clear of its nearest challenger losing just one game and scoring 92 goals while conceding just 25. Domenic Savrimoutoo was the man who guided Sparrows to the title. “Dom was a good coach, very experienced, good drills … a very knowledgeable man and we had a really good team which included a Mauritian international,” Nowakowski said. A merger during the summer of 201011 saw the club become Hampton Park United Sparrows and Nowakowski was among a group of senior players who decided to stay. “It was a big change and it was a tough year 2011. I think we went undefeated in the first half of the year but then we lost players and had a couple of coaching changes.” Nowakowski had two seasons with the new club which struggled in 2012 eventually finishing second last in Provisional 1 South-East. “I went back to Endeavour in 2013 after a new president, George Theodorou,

United they stand: Skye’s Jason Nowakowski holds off an opponent just outside the opposition penalty area. Picture: Gemma Sliz

reached out to me. I knew George outside soccer anyway and what he told me about where the club was heading really appealed to me at the time.” Nowakowski’s second stint at Endeavour United spanned four seasons and he played under three coaches during that time – Brian Smith, Hansell Campos and present-day Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino. “They were a mixed four years but we were always challenging for the top four. “Carlo had the biggest influence on me there. “His coaching was different to what I had experienced. He was probably the best player manager I’d experienced up till then. “His biggest influence was with the younger boys and the way he spoke to them but it also had an impact on the older players. “We’d leave the dressing room feeling invincible. “He would research teams based on their last five results and what formation he expected them to line-up with and we’d go over that before every game. He was very well prepared.” Nowakowski scored against Skye United in the 2016 John Ramsden memorial match and was voted man of the match. That added impetus to the efforts of then Skye coach Billy Armour to get him to make the switch.

“Billy was pretty much on my case every week texting, calling and I told him that halfway through that year I’d be away for six weeks on my honeymoon. “But he sold the club to me and from what he was telling me they were pushing for promotion and wanted to go higher. “He kept contacting me and I went down there for the 2017 pre-season and decided to join.” Nowakowski had two seasons under Armour before the big Scot left in September 2018 and was replaced by Phil McGuinness the following month. “I genuinely really like Billy as a coach. “He really knows his stuff and if we were lacking in a certain area we’d work on it week-in week-out.” Under McGuinness the intensity of training was ramped up and had an immediate effect. Skye finished second in State 3 last year winning promotion to State 2 for the first time in its history. “We knew what to expect when ‘Slippy’ (McGuinness) was appointed because he was our fitness coach under Billy. “We were already a strong defensive team but when ‘Slippy’ took over we became a really intense high-pressure team and our workrate was incredible. “Last year we went out thinking ‘we’ll win this even if we go a goal

down’. “We knew that by the 60th or 70th minute we’d be outrunning teams and that’s exactly what we did. “Pretty much the whole year we were outworking teams and a lot of our goals came in the last 20 minutes of games. “Stephen Duffy (assistant coach) is pretty much the same as ‘Slippy’. “They are both very driven coaches who know what they want.” Another of Skye’s great strengths is a core group of senior players that Nowakowski holds in high regard. “Before my arrival a few of these guys were already there and when I arrived you probably had eight or nine players in that group. “When we started back training last week those players were still there and that group is unbelievable. “It’s probably the most dedicated core group I’ve ever played with and trained with.” The commitment among this group is best exemplified by Marcus Collier who remains club captain despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the first half of 2018 with Nowakowski taking on the role in his absence. “When Marcus came back the following season I expected him to just take over the captaincy but he refused because we were doing well and he didn’t want to interfere with that. “That’s the type of person he is and that’s how selfless these blokes are. They are an amazing group of players.” And that is the group that Skye United will pin its hopes on as it finally embarks on its maiden State 2 journey in 2021. “Our goal in State 2 is to do what we did in State 3 and I personally think we’ll be even stronger. “We want to push ourselves to the limit and to get promoted again and I think we can do that.” Meanwhile in State 3 news Frankston Pines has confirmed the re-signing of its four Fijian internationals brought here earlier this year: goalkeeper Aeseli Batikasa, defender Penni Tuigulagula, midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka

and striker Tito Vodawaqa. There have been some high-profile sightings at Pines’ training and the club has confirmed two friendlies against NPL3 outfit Doveton’s under-21s and under-19s at Monterey Reserve on Thursday 10 December. Doveton’s under-21s are coached by former Langwarrin technical director Stephen Fisher and will feature two former Langy juniors in Brodie Jones and Noah Green while Daniel Taylor will debut against his former club where his father Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor is head coach. Both matches will kick-off at 7pm on the main pitch and rear pitch. Next Saturday (5 December) Pines will host another All Abilities come and try session starting at 10am. The club has appointed Peter Zapantis as its All Abilities co-ordinator and Saturday’s session at Monterey Reserve will feature some of the senior coaching staff. In State 4 news Seaford United has confirmed that Peter Schwellinger will be joint senior coach along with playing-coach Matt Morris-Thomas. Schwellinger fills the role vacated by Andy Lancaster in September and is a former Melbourne Knights, Richmond and Langwarrin goalkeeper whose sons Matthias and Jeremy are part of Seaford’s senior squad. Schwellinger has coached at Frankston Pines, Old Carey, Melton Phoenix and Whittlesea United. In other news Football Victoria has released its 2021 competitions calendar. NPL2 and men’s State League round 1 is on the weekend of 21 March with round 22 on the weekend of 5 September. Catch-up rounds have been scheduled for the weekends of 4 April, 13 June and 15 August. The first qualifying round of the FFA Cup is on the weekend of 14 February. Women’s State League kicks off on the weekend of 18 April with the final round on the weekend of 29 August. Women’s catch-ups are scheduled for the weekends of 4 July and 15 August.

Vale Jim Marconi – a man of many talents HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou CHAMPION Mornington-based racehorse trainer Jim Marconi passed away last Monday 23 November aged 87. Leaving behind a remarkable legacy, Marconi swiftly moved from a lateblooming picnic trainer in his mid-40s in 1978 to becoming a multiple Group One winning professional owner/trainer over the next two decades with the feats of Cossack Prince, Rancho Ruler and King Marauding to name a few. But, it wasn’t just racing that Marconi succeeded at. Despite setbacks throughout his life, he always found a way to turn it into an opportunity. Before immigrating to Australia in his mid-20s, Marconi found a way to overcome poverty and suffering as a child in Italy as war broke loose and Mussolini’s Italy became occupied by the Germans. Listening to the stories from Jim’s son, Carlo Marconi, he said his father would talk about the day’s when kids would find themselves in possession of vast caches of explosives and weapons as the fighting worsened. “[Jim] would even sneak through the woods to provide food for a boy who was being chased by the German’s for graffitiing one of their occupied buildings,” Carlo said. At the age of 13, Jim began working

Marconi magic: Jim Marconi celebrating his Mornington Cup win with Dancing Sculptor in 1993. Picture: Supplied

alongside his uncle to build transmission towers, and by the age of 23, he had made a small fortune to be able to move to Australia and start a new life. Arriving in Australia penniless, Jim secured work as a builder in South Australia and occasionally joined workmates at the races where he began to gain a liking for the sport. Changing hands and becoming a tiler, Jim created his second fortune with the importation of tonnes of black marble from Italy and later sold his company, Marble Tiles, for big money. This allowed him to indulge in his newest passion, owning racehorses. Accompanying Hall of Fame trainer

George Hanlon to a New Zealand yearling sale, Jim picked out a yearling for $13,500 who would later become Tara’s Bulba. Owned by Jim, Tara’s Bulba went on to win the 1974 AJC Derby and the Rosehill Guineas as well as finishing second in the Cox Plate, WATC Derby and Perth Cup. Not long after and Jim’s passion grew from owning to wanting to train the racehorses himself. Marconi, who set up a farm in Baxter called Tara’s Lodge – named after Tara’s Bulba - started out his training career on the picnic circuit in 1978. Within five months, Marconi had trained eight winners from 11 starters

thanks mainly to the deeds of Fiddledee, who won the 1978 Balnarring Cup with apprentice jockey Ray Douglas aboard. With his rapid success, Marconi was awarded an owner/trainers licence and soon notched up his first city winner in July of 1979 with Tara’s Regent, a horse who was returning from a bowed tendon. Aquatorial secured Marconi’s first stakes win in the Victoria Handicap in 1981 before his first star galloper, Cossack Prince, made his stamp on the racetrack. Carlo said “it wasn’t what [Cossack Prince] won, it was what he didn’t win that made him so special”, having placed many times at the elite level. Carrying Marconi’s red, white and green silks, Cossack Prince finished second in the Caulfield Cup, Underwood Stakes and Caulfield Stakes of 1983. He won the Group Two Peter Pan Stakes and Hill Stakes in Sydney of 1982, defeating the ‘Sydney Champion’ Kingston Town in the latter. Marconi’s fame was further enhanced with the gifted Rancho Ruler who won the Group One Marlboro Cup, now known as the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, in 1988. He won the Maribyrnong Plate as a two-year-old, as well as the Chirnside, Manikato and Memsie Stakes at Group Two level later in his career. The Manikato and Memsie now carry

Group One status. On top of winning another three races in his 29-start career, Rancho Ruler placed multiple times at the elite level. He finished second to Midnight Fever in the 1987 Blue Diamond Stakes before placing in the Oakleigh Plate, Lightning Stakes and Futurity Stakes as a three-year-old. Marconi secured another Group One win with King Marauding in the 1992 Manikato Stakes. He also won the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes with the colt earlier in the year before backing it up a year later with the Rancho Rulersired Pride Of Rancho in 1993. Jim Marconi’s daughter, Fiona, put it brilliantly in a tribute to her father on Tuesday posting that “whilst having many professional successes, [Jim Marconi’s] greatest achievement was his family, who truly adored him”. “Dad lived an enormous life filled with an abundance of love, laughter, dedication and passion. He could be both fiery and tenacious and kind and loving,” she wrote. “We are so fortunate to have had so much time with him. He will be desperately missed.” Jim Marconi held a trainer’s licence until 2011 and spent his last days in an incredible home overlooking the Mornington Harbour, a testament to his hardwork throughout his life.

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