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Market angst: Hilda Rachid at her cafe in High St, Hastings, with a petition in support of the market, which she says is good for business. Picture: Cameron McCullough

By Jo Winterbottom THE decision to close the Hastings street market over winter has drawn criticism from a High St trader, who says she may have to lay off staff when the market goes into hiatus.

The proprietor of Coffee King sandwich bar and cafe, Hilda Rachid said the shop’s takings on Thursday, market day, increased by up to $700.

“People love the idea of coming to have a walk around Hastings; we get people from as far away as Hawthorn,” she said.

“If I lost that income I’d have to cut down on staff.”

But the operator of the market, the Rotary Club of Hastings Western Port, said some High St traders were “very much opposed to this market”.

In a letter to stallholders announcing the closure of the market from 11 July to 5 September, Rotary club secretary Paddy Fincham said traders complained that stallholders did not adhere to a directive that 70 per cent of stalls stock “home grown/homemade” products, they wanted the market changed to Tuesday or Saturday, and some questioned the value of having a street market.

Mrs Rachid, who is gathering signatures on a petition in support of the market, said Thursday, pay day for many people, was the right day for the market.

“I don’t mind a bit of competition as long as it brings people to Hastings. We need to promote this town, not push people away.”

Closing the market over winter would

force stallholders and shoppers to go elsewhere.

“Getting people to come back will be very, very hard,” she said.

“We need to keep the market happening and introduce the changes we want.”

Responding to a review of the market conducted by Mornington Peninsula Shire, Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that continuing the market in its current form was “not in the best interests of Hastings traders”.

“The WCCI committee suggests closing the market over the winter and opening a brand new market in spring,” the WCCI told the shire.

The committee said the shire review did “not provide a comprehensive opinion of the traders” and requested time to conduct its own survey of members.

Mrs Rachid, who with her husband Wally has run the High St cafe for more than 20 years, said she was not aware of the review.

“I was told by a stallholder that the market was closing; we haven’t heard from the council at all,” she told The News during the busy lunch hour last Friday.

“We pay our rates, but what are they [the shire] actually doing for us?

“You go to Mornington and they are doing everything there, but what are they doing for Hastings?”

Her ideas to improve the market included advertising outside Hastings and introducing live music.  A meeting to discuss the market will be held at 10am on Thursday 18 July at the Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings.

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Wintry July a danger time for pedestrians

By Jo Winterbottom HASTINGS police have warned pedestrians to take extra care when crossing or walking near roads as winter sets in.

Senior Sergeant Alan Courtney of Hastings police said pedestrians were much more likely to be involved in serious accidents in winter.

“Analysis of accident data over the past five years shows that in July, serious injury pedestrian accidents rise by 50 per cent,” he said.

There were several factors at play including shorter, darker days; pedestrians being in a hurry and taking less care in cold, rainy weather; motorists being in a hurry to get home and out of the cold; and dark winter clothing being less visible.

“Take an extra moment when crossing the road,” Senior Sergeant Courtney said.

“Be seen and be safe; don’t let yourself become a statistic.”

Theft from cars IT is a common refrain from police on the Mornington Peninsula – “Lock up or lose it”.

Hastings police boss Senior Sergeant Alan Courtney said police continued to be surprised by the number of thefts from vehicles after numerous warnings to owners to lock up and remove valuables from their cars.

“Theft from cars remains a big issue and on average there are about 20 reported offences every week on the Mornington Peninsula,” he said More than 80 per cent of thefts related to cars left unlocked and in residential driveways.

“So here’s the question: why not lock your car and take your laptop and wallet or handbag out when you get home?” Senior Sergeant Courtney said.

“Thieves are opportunistic and will look for the easy target rather than try to snip a lock and risk getting caught.”

Gunfire incident A MAN who was found firing a rifle aimlessly in his back yard in Bittern is yet to be interviewed by police. Senior Sergeant Alan Courtney said the 42-year-old man remained in hospital.

Police were called to the Bittern house on Tuesday 25 June after reports of a gun being fired repeatedly.

“Police attended and seized two firearms and a small quantity of marijuana, and the man was taken to Frankston Hospital for psychiatric assessment,” Senior Sergeant Courtney said.

“He will be interviewed in relation to potential drug and firearm offences at a later date.”

Robbery charge A 27-YEAR-old Somerville man has been charged with armed robbery at Somerville Hotel.

Senior Sergeant Alan Courtney said police would allege the man was armed with a knife when he stole a bottle of vodka and ran from the hotel late on Sunday 23 June.

CCTV footage of the alleged heist was viewed by police before the man was arrested at his home. He was remanded in custody.

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Many happy returns: Hastings and District Community Bank employees Kerry, Justine and Myrna at the fifth birthday celebrations.

Bank’s birthday but again no dividend

By Jo Winterbottom HASTINGS Community Bank celebrated its fifth birthday with cupcakes and a jazz band, but its chairman expressed disappointment the branch had not yet paid a dividend to shareholders.

Chairman Vic Rodwell greeted customers and shareholders at the birthday at the branch in High St last Thursday.

Earlier in the month, he had written to shareholders thanking them for their patience as the branch struggled to record consistent profits, due to “extremely harsh trading conditions”.

“Just as we think we are where we want to be with profitability, the goalposts shift once again,” he said in his end of financial year letter to shareholders.

The branch had recorded a profit in seven of 11 months to the end of May and total business had

grown to $63 million, while costs had increased by 5.2 per cent on 2011-12.

“Given that we have no control over some of our costs, this is a wonderful result,” he said.

“I still look forward to many profitable years ahead and hope that we can share these together.”

Mr Rodwell said the bank and its staff were proud of their achievements in the Hastings community, including grants to community groups totalling $180,000 since the opening of the branch in 2008. The funds were granted by Bendigo Bank as “a reward for business growth”.

“What other local business or organisation can boast this incredible achievement?” he asked.

“This may be the bank’s birthday but it is really celebrating the vision of our local businesses and people who support this branch so well and make this all happen.”

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More bent metal as pressure builds an authorities to fix dangerous intersection

By Jo Winterbottom ANOTHER crash at the intersection of Graydens and Boes roads in Hastings has brought a fresh round of calls for immediate action to fix the dangerous crossroad.

But buck passing between the state and federal governments and Mornington Peninsula Shire appears to have stymied plans to install a roundabout at the intersection.

The collision last Wednesday morning was the third in June and the residents of surrounding properties are fed up with repairing fences and waiting for a fatality.

“We are becoming very frustrated with this situation,” Tyabb and District Ratepayers Group secretary Katrina Chalke said.

“This is becoming all too common and something needs to be done.

“How about the shire uses the money set aside for a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum to put in a roundabout and save protect lives?”

The shire recently contributed $20,000 to a fund to push for a ‘yes’ vote in the 14 September referendum to enshrine local government in the Constitution.

The News reported last August that crashes at the intersection were occurring more frequently.

At the time, nearby resident David Lines said that, along with more traffic using Graydens Rd, the sealing of Boes Rd had led to increased traffic on what had previously been a country laneway.

Nearly a year later, Mr Lines maintains email correspondence with shire traffic of-

ficers, but has seen little action at the intersection he fears will soon claim a life.

In October last year he was told the shire had applied to VicRoads to have the intersection declared a “black spot”, which would help push its claims for state and federal funding for a roundabout, but this has still not occurred.

The shire’s manager of infrastructure strategy Alison Leighton issued a statement on Friday saying: “Mornington Peninsula Shire is aware of the issues associated with the intersection and is looking into both short- and long-term solutions to improve safety at the intersection.”

When The News reported two collisions at the intersection early last month, Hastings highway patrol boss Sergeant David Collins said it was one of the most dangerous intersections on the peninsula.

He said a roundabout was the best solution for the crossroads.

The speed limit on this section of Graydens Rd was reduced to 80km/h earlier this year, but Graydens Rd resident Richard Thornton said motorists frequently ignored the limit and speeding vehicles were especially prevalent early in the morning and in the evening after 5.30pm.

In the crash last Wednesday, a Kia sedan travelling north on Boes Rd collided with a tradesman’s vehicle travelling west on Graydens Rd. The utility travelling on Graydens Rd, which was towing a trailer, careered off the road, crashing through a fence on Mr Thornton’s property.

Fender bender: As the number of crashes at the intersection of Graydens and Boes roads in Hastings mounts, residents and the Tyabb ratepayers’ group are keeping the pressure on all three levels of government to fix the problem. Police say a roundabout is the best solution but no money has been allocated. Warning signs have been installed on both roads.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

At Cribby cemetery, take it as red

It’s a limit not a challenge

By Peter McCullough THERE are hundreds of cemeteries in Victoria: some are massive while others such as Albacutya in the north of the state have a lone grave.

Some are well run and immaculately kept but others are overgrown and neglected.

One of the smartest cemeteries in the region is at Crib Point, which is fiercely guarded by the inimitable secretary-treasurer of the trust, Clem Kleinig.

Mr Kleinig’s protective actions notwithstanding, the cemetery contains a controversial feature. While gravestones are invariably grey or black, possibly brown or even white, at Crib Point there is a gravestone of pillarbox red. And does it stand out.

One resident suggested the grave was for a person who thought people had ignored him in life. By ordering a red tombstone, he would no longer be treated as if he wasn’t there.

We sought out Mr Kleinig for the true story. After pointing out that the bylaws were silent on the question of gravestone colour, he said the gravestone was originally grey and the grave was initially occupied by the wife of “an old farmer from Balnarring”.

Kaine Les Maxwell was a fan of the colour red and every piece of machinery and equipment on his farm was painted red.

Mr Kleinig said Mr Maxwell was in the market for a new tractor. He found a John Deere tractor that best suited his needs but it was green.

Mr Maxwell mentioned this “fault” to the salesman who undertook to deliver a red John Deere to his property.

YOUR front page story last week (“Go slow in memory of Jimmy”, 25/6/13) should be a reminder to every driver about speeding.

When I read the letter referred to in the story (Letters, 29/5/13) my first reaction was, why did you even print it?

However, I accept that you had your reasons.

There are two things that stand out – the writer of the letter is a former policeman and he was booked for doing 64km/h in 60km/h zone, which means he was probably doing 66km/h.

The man is a Crib Point resident and presumably travels on Stony Point Rd regularly, knows the speed limits and about the speed cameras regularly positioned in the area.

When driving, it is very easy to become distracted and exceed the speed limit. What I don’t understand is why, having been booked, this man wrote to your newspaper about it.

I have no doubt that, as a policeman, he always displayed the best driving behaviour and that he booked a lot of motorists for exceeding the speed limit.

As the road signs in Tasmania read, “It’s a limit not a challenge”.

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Fanciful referendum IT is really disappointing to see Mornington Peninsula Shire Council using $20,000 of ratepayers’ money to fund the “yes” case in the referendum on including local government in Australia’s Constitution.

All a successful “yes” case would deliver is more power and control over local government to Canberra.

It is fanciful to think that giving more power to Canberra will result in more funding for councils.

Martin Dixon, MP for Nepean Send letters to the editor to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email team@mpnews.com.au

Sub crew seeks PR person Bright spot: Kaine Les Maxwell’s grave in Crib Point cemetery is pillarbox red, the favourite colour of the Balnarring farmer who once ordered a green John Deere tractor and had it repainted.

The farmer left instructions with his grandchildren that one year after his burial in 1992, the tombstone was to be painted red.

This was done and Mr Kleinig received about 30 phone calls from out-

raged citizens. He was able to quote the bylaws as a defence but agrees the red tombstone is a real talking point in the town and among visitors.

And, Clem, put me down for a black one with a red stripe.

WESTERN Port Oberon Association is seeking a retired or semi-retired public relations person to contribute to the proposed Victorian Maritime Centre in Hastings.

The association, which owns the Otama submarine moored at Crib Point, launched the maritime centre project in early June.

The centre will be built next to the Western Port Marina seawall in Hastings on reclaimed land with the submarine as its centrepiece.

The association is about to embark on a fundraising drive to find $200,000 for studies of the marine environment

and mangrove area to accompany a planning application.

Project committee member Max Bryant said the PR person would be helping “bring to fruition a world-class tourist attraction”.

“Minister for Tourism Louise Asher said the project is important to ensure the commercial viability of our community. We need to get it running as soon as possible,” Mr Bryant said.

He said the position was voluntary.

Details: Write to Western Port Oberon Association, PO Box 503, Hastings 3915, email maxbry@tpg.com.au or call 0438 023 648.

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Shire’s budget ‘aims to mislead’

By Mike Hast A RATEPAYER group has accused Mornington Peninsula Shire of “deliberately” adopting a budget strategy for 2013-14 “designed to mislead the public”.

The shire proposes a 5.9 per cent lift in the general rate in the dollar. This does not include the 12.5 per cent hike to a major compulsory charge, the municipal charge.

This gives “the appearance of the rate rise being less than 6 per cent”, the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association says.

Calculations show that increasing the municipal charge by $20 to $180 will bring the rates rise to 7.7 per cent.

In a letter to the shire, the group describes the shire move as “a cunning marketing ploy” intended to mask the real increase in rates. Rates notices refer to “rates and charges”, not simply the “rate in the dollar”.

“By stating the rise in this manner, the council knows full well that the

media and community perceive the increase in rates is 5.9 per cent,” the association said.

“We assert that council increased the municipal charge by $20 so it would give the appearance of the rate rise being less than 6 per cent.

“The impact of this ploy is that council is disadvantaging those in the community who are less able to pay.

“The council is more concerned about its image than its impact on the low socio-economic group in our community.”

The letter contains a table showing how the municipal charge has rocketed by a whopping 463 per cent since 2000-01, from $32 to the $180 now proposed. It has effectively become a de facto additional rate impost.

The charge is one of the state’s highest. It compares with wealthy Bayside’s $131, zero in Boroondara, $61.67 in Brimbank and Ararat Rural City’s $80. Some councils strive to keep the charge around $30-40.

Closer to home, the City of Casey did not impose a municipal charge in the current year. Kingston is proposing a $100 charge in 2013-14 and Frankston charged $126.30 in the current year.

The ratepayer group’s letter draws attention to a shire statement that “council’s past practices and decisions regarding rating are underpinned by equitable distribution of the rate burden across the community according to assessment of property value”.

The association says the statement is simply not true.

“Over the past 10 or so years the shire has shifted more of the rate burden to those in the lower socio-economic group by significantly raising the municipal charge in comparison to the increase in the general rate.

“The table shows how the municipal charge has outrageously increased.”

The association’s letter is a submission to the shire’s strategic plan for 2013-17. It criticises the shire’s approach to the plan: “Based on previous

Increase in municipal charge since 2000-01 Year Municipal charge 2000-01 $32 2001-02 $52 2002-03 $62 2003-04 $80 2004-05 $80 2005-06 $95 2006-07 $100 2007-08 $115 2008-09 $130 2009-10 $130 2010-11 $140 2011-12 $150 2012-13 $160 2012-13 $180 Increase 463%

history, it is our opinion that the shire’s strategic plans provide very little value because they are ignored by council.

“To demonstrate our point, we draw the shire’s attention to the comparison of the actual rate increases that have

occurred to those that have been argued as being necessary in previous strategic plans.

“The actual increase in rates ... approved in subsequent budgets is 30 per cent more than shown in the plans.”

The association says the only years when actual rates match strategic plan increases are when “the strategic plan and budget are produced simultaneously”.

“The last strategic plan (2009-13) shows the shire has increased its take from ratepayers (from rates and charges) by about $40 million more than outlined in the strategic plan.”

The shire’s stated aim is to increase rates by no more each year than inflation plus 2 per cent. It almost always substantially exceeds this figure, partly because of its addiction to debt – an addiction councillors have recently forced its management to confront.

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Seek legal assistance before the sheriff comes a’knocking PENINSULA Community Legal Centre is urging people with outstanding fines to take action before they find officials from the Sheriff’s Office knocking on their door to seize property, arrest them or clamp their cars.

The centre’s senior lawyer Kate Ross said many people were astonished at the far-reaching powers of the sheriff in relation to outstanding fines.

“Although the sheriff’s power to seize goods is fairly well-known, people are shocked to find their wheels clamped in a shopping centre car park or find their driving licence or car registration has been suspended,” she said.

“Increasingly, we are seeing clients with bundles of fines totalling tens of thousands of dollars, often from driv-

ing on toll roads without an e-tag, traffic infringements or local council fines.

“Many clients are grappling with other problems in their lives but ignoring fines leads to growing costs and can soon reach crisis point, with some even facing jail for non-payment.”

Ms Ross said the legal centre assisted hundreds of people to deal with their fines each year.

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Have a say on council poll wash-up Heads down: The Hastings U3A pastel class at work.

Network grant for U3A art group HASTINGS University of the Third Age has a grant from U3A Network Victoria for art supplies.

The group’s arts coordinator Helen Carmichael has issued an open invitation to “men and women aged over 55 who are retired or semiretired and would like to try their hand at art who may find the cost prohibitive”.

“With the funds provided by U3A Network, art supplies will be purchased and remain with the art group,” she said.

“New members will have access to the materials to try out painting with pastels, watercolours and other mediums.

“Just imagine learning to draw, paint and create a piece of work from beginning to end that can be taken home and shown to family and friends? It might encourage others to take up the brush or pastel.

“We are a group of people who enjoy art in a relaxed atmosphere, having fun and learning from each other.”

U3A is holding a morning tea for prospective art students to meet the tutor and group members from 11ammidday on Wednesday 24 July in the Uniting Church Hall, corner Victoria St and Hodgins Rd, Hastings.

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VICTORIAN Local Governance Association has published an issues paper for stage two of the association’s Strengthening democracy: Improving local government elections project.

Based on qualitative research and data collected from election candidates, the paper explores a number of issues that emerged during last October’s local government elections that require scrutiny, including candidate conduct, the influence of donations and voter participation.

VLGA president Cr Samantha Dunn said it was imperative the local government sector and wider community “reflect on how elections can be improved in order to achieve a strong and inclusive democracy”.

“Eight months after the 2012 elections, where one in four voters failed to participate, we need to ask some key questions about how our local democracies are functioning,” she said.

“Are donations a key factor in determining who is elected in local government? Can more be done to ensure voters are aware of who they are electing to the council chamber?

“The VLGA believes it is important for local government to be accountable for our own electoral system, to take responsibility for identifying community concerns and to drive further improvements.

“We invite responses from councillors, election candidates, local government professionals and members of the public.

“Responses will inform a report by the VLGA on local government elections, and will support our work to promote increased participation, transparency and accountability in the local electoral process.”

Submissions are due 5pm Friday 26 July. The issues paper and details on how to submit a response can be found at www.vlga.org.au

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By Chris Brennan HARD rubbish collection piles reveal much about consumer trends past and present as onetime must-have items are laid to rest beside numerous ill-advised purchases we should have had the sense to avoid but every second family seems to have made.

Popular discards last year included “as seen on TV” steam mops and cheap, wooden-framed barbecues, both apparently failing to live up to numerous families’ high hopes.

But it’s the vast volume of once-loved toys discarded each year that never seems to change, as growing children move on to ever more expensive tastes and forgotten plastic joys start to exceed cupboard space.

But many parents have found the solution to short attention spans and shifting tastes, with the growing availability of community toy libraries.

Not only do toy libraries slash the cost of providing an endless stream of exciting new thrills, but also they provide a vast range of proven attention-grabbers.

Hastings has been home to a toy library for more than 30 years and its longevity has brought the added benefit of creating a wealth of experience in the “toy expertise” department.

Operating three days a week from the library at the bay end of High St, the toy library community includes parents, grandparents, carers and community groups.

Coordinator Claire Kingdon said the toy library allowed toys to be matched to children’s individual needs, development levels and interests, while also freeing families of the need to find space for bulky toys and of the frustrating

mistake of buying something of short-lived interest or not suitable at all.

She said research showed the average Australian household with children had more than 100 toys.

One in four families with children spend more than $500 a child per year on toys.

It has also been shown that children with too many toys can get overwhelmed and overstimulated.

They cannot concentrate on one thing long enough to learn from it so they just shut down.

In short, too many toys means they are also not learning to play imaginatively.

“Many of the puzzles and games we have are pretty expensive for parents to buy and the kids can get sick of them quickly so this is a much better option,” Ms Kingdon said.

“We have our own newsletter and we always have good advice on which toys are best for different age groups. We’ve also got toy reviews from members, which is very helpful.

“A party pack with lots of games and activities for birthday parties, and an outdoor pack with things like a teepee, large spinning top and a ride-on tractor are also available.

“We now have a small jumping castle for hire too.”  Hastings Toy Library offers yearly family membership at $35 or $25 for concession holders. It is open on Monday 9.30-10.30am, Thursday 10am-midday and Saturday 1011.30am. It is in the foyer of Hastings Library, 7 High St, Hastings. Details: 0411 294 838 or visit facebook.com/HastingsToyLibrary or email htl@mail.org

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By Neil Walker HOUSEHOLDS will be slugged with a sharp jump in water bills starting this month.

The Essential Services Commission ruled retailer South East Water can increase prices by 22.8 per cent from 1 July.

The retailer services bayside suburbs from St Kilda to Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, parts of the southeast and eastern Gippsland.

The independent regulator decided metropolitan water prices could rise by an average of 22.4 per cent, plus inflation, with the majority of the increase required to recoup the construction of Victoria’s $5.7 billion desalination plant near Wonthaggi built by the Brumby Labor government and Melbourne Water.

The commission flagged a possible 24.8 per cent rise for South East Water customers in a draft decision released in April (‘Steep rises in water costs from July’, The News, 21/05/13).

The final pricing decision means the average annual South East Water bill will rise by $222 to $1196 in 2013-14, according to the commission.

Bills will go up in line with inflation for a further four years until 2017-18, when the commission is due to reassess water prices.

South East Water had lobbied for a 34.9 per cent price rise in 2013-14, but this was rejected by the commission after it identified cost savings that can be made by South East Water and other metropolitan water retailers City West Water, Yarra Valley Water and Western Water.

However, South East Water’s 2013-14 price rise is the second-highest in the metro area, behind Yarra Valley Water’s 24.6 per cent jump and

ahead of Western Water and City West Water increases of 12.3 per cent and 19.2 per cent.

“After the first year increase, price rises will plateau and will only move in line with inflation,” Essential Services Commission chairman Ron Ben-David said.

Victorian Council of Social Service said lowincome households would be hit hardest. “The price increases will hurt those least able to manage the extra expense, including pensioners,” VCOSS acting CEO Carolyn Atkins said.

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– Carolyn Atkins of VCOSS VCOSS is urging the state government to reform a 35 per cent water bills discount currently offered to low-income households to include the latest price rise, not just the cost of inflation.

“A 35 per cent discount on the entire bill, uncapped, would give better assistance to differentsized households and ensure people have equitable access to water,” Ms Atkins said.

The commission conceded some households would face difficulties paying water bills. “We encourage those customers to contact their water business for assistance,” Mr Ben-David said.

Metropolitan retailers have been granted an extra $5 million by the commission to “develop and maintain assistance programs”.

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Three happy families as Habitat

Plan for profound change: Mavis Peet of Habitat for Humanity with the architect’s plans for the housing project at Crib Point. Picture: Toni Brient

By Toni Brient THREE struggling families are about to receive a level of community support they’ll never forget.

Thanks to the Mornington Peninsula chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit housing organisation, the families will soon be first-time homeowners of new houses in Crib Point.

After reaching agreement with peninsula building company Teekay Builders, Habitat’s peninsula branch said it was hoped to “dig the first hole” at the Stony Point Rd site by the end of July.

“We’d definitely be looking at a site cut and fill by July,” said site manager Troy Kloszynski of Teekay, who is volunteering his services to Habitat.

Mavis Peet of Habitat said the vacant, triangle-shaped block would hold two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedroom houses.

Each will have a weatherboard exterior with a Colorbond roof, solar panels for hot water, carport and landscape garden. All three houses will have a six-star energy rating.

Concrete driveways will open to Campbell St, and there will be gates in the property’s paling fence to allow pedestrian access to Stony Point Rd. The families will have the chance to work with Habitat to choose some features of the house, like paint and carpet colours.

“They’re all brand new homes, and we try to do all we can to make the houses as up-to-date as we can,” Miss Peet said.

“But they’re not over the top: we don’t have spa baths and we don’t put

dishwashers in – we leave a space.

“It gives them a hand up, not a handout.”

Habitat works in Australia and overseas to provide affordable housing for low-income families. The organisation runs op shops and conducts charitable activities to fund community housing projects.

The houses are sold to needy families through a no-interest loan at five per cent below market value. The loan is repaid to Habitat in installments proportionate to a quarter of the families’ incomes, with no fixed term.

“Our partner families pay a small deposit of $1000,” Habitat Victoria executive director Philip Curtis said.

“The repayments are capped at 25 per cent of the family income, whether they receive it weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

“We work around the idea of making sure it’s affordable rather than accelerating loan repayments.”

The “mortgage” repayments are used by Habitat in part to finance other housing projects.

Much of the labour for Habitat homes comes from volunteers who are trained and supervised by professionals.

In addition to Mr Kloszynski, it’s expected that a number of local tradespeople will donate their time or work at a discount.

As part of their agreement with Habitat, selected families must also contribute 500 hours of labour or “sweat equity” as it’s called by Habitat.

Habitat has agreements with companies like Whirlpool and Bunnings to donate or discount building materials

and household items.

Miss Peet said Dulux had agreed to donate interior and exterior paint for the Crib Point houses.

“Most of the trades and supplies are from the southern peninsula,” said Mr Kloszynski, who is negotiating with local companies like Mitre 10 to secure building materials.

Habitat Victoria, the central office that oversees the state’s local branches, purchased the quarter-acre block on the

“These people would never own their own home. They never have enough money to put a deposit down.

The banks wouldn’t lend them the money.”

– Mavis Peet of Habitat for Humanity corner of Stony Point Rd and Campbell St for $191,500 from estate agent Harcourts Hastings in April 2011.

Last July, Habitat held a public meeting in Crib Point and 21 families submitted applications to purchase one of the houses.

Three months later, Habitat told three families their applications had been successful.

Philip Curtis said the value of the three houses differed slightly, according to their size. He would not disclose the exact price, but said it was “around

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One of the families lives in Crib Point and two live in Mornington.

Miss Peet said all three families were eager to begin the building process. “They’ve all been very patient, with one in very difficult circumstances of an overcrowded house,� she said. “It’s a big thing for them. As they see the frames go up, then it gets exciting.�

Habitat Victoria began work on the plans for the Crib Point houses with McLauchlan & Associates of Mt Waverly in late 2012.

The preliminary building plans were received by Habitat Victoria in February.

Habitat said building permits were approved by Mornington Peninsula Shire on 27 February.

Miss Peet said she received the longawaited plans in April.

She had spent the past few months at the Habitat op shop in Rosebud – which is also the Mornington Peninsula chapter headquarters – organising builders, electricians, plumbers and an army of volunteers.

Mornington-based Gilpip Homes is constructing the frame for one of the houses.

Habitat is talking with builders about the other two frames. Mr Kloszynski said he hoped to finalise contracts by the end of the week.

Despite admitting it’s a “stretch�, Habitat hopes to have the families in

by Christmas 2014.

The 18-month schedule is six months less than the usual completion date for a three-house development.

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families would be a “life-changing� event, Miss Peet said. “Anyone who came to what we call a house dedication, when the keys are handed over, would have to be very tough if they didn’t shed a tear.�

The Stony Point Rd development is the Habitat branch’s fourth project. Its first two, built in the 1990s, were also in Crib Point.

Since Miss Peet joined Habitat in 2001, four more houses have been built in the region: two in Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud, and two in Taranna St, Mornington.

Miss Peet estimated 22 children had been housed in the six Habitat homes.

She saw the lives of Habitat home recipients drastically changed. “Otherwise, these people would never own their own home. They never have enough money to put a deposit down. The banks wouldn’t lend them the money.�

She told about the day a nine-yearold boy and his mother settled in their Habitat house after a history of constantly moving to rental properties. “He said, ‘Mum does that mean we never, ever, ever have to leave this house?’ “They can hang a picture on the wall, which you can’t do in a rental place.

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Habitat receives no government assistance to provide affordable housing for every family who applies. “We don’t build quick enough, unfortunately,� Miss Peet said.

Construction of the Crib Point houses will be financed by funds raised at the Habitat op shop in Rosebud as well as funds from Habitat Victoria.

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Seeing artistic light at the point A PILOT mentoring program for young and emerging artists on the peninsula has started at Point Nepean.

Connect – Young Artists in the Park – a joint venture of Parks Victoria, People and Parks Foundation and Mornington Peninsula Shire – aims to inspire creative expression and wellbeing through connection with nature.

Rosebud Secondary College students are receiving guidance from Painting days: Arden of Rosebud Secondary College shows his work to art mentor Miodrag Jankovic at the young artists project in Point Nepean National Park.

two peninsula professional artists at interactive sessions in a natural environment as well as visits to art galleries. The 10-week program includes painting and photography.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for students,” Parks Victoria ranger-incharge Victor Teoh said.

“We are delighted to be working with People and Parks Foundation, the shire’s youth services department and established artists Miodrag Jankovic, a painter, and photographer Matthew MacKay to create opportunities for our youth to connect with nature.”

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to young people staying engaged in education and training.

During July there will be an exhibition of works produced by students as well as Jankovic and MacKay at Point Nepean.

Council referendum question approved LEGISLATION for a referendum to recognise councils and shires in the Constitution passed the federal parliament on Monday.

It will be held in conjunction with the federal election on Saturday 14 September. Voters will be asked to vote yes or no to adding 17 words (in bold below) to the Constitution: “96. Financial assistance to States and local government bodies During a period of ten years after the establishment of the Commonwealth and thereafter until the Parliament otherwise provides, the Parliament may grant financial assistance to any State, or to any local government body formed by a law of a State, on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit.”

Federal Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese said federal governments had for more than 40 years “worked in partnership with councils and shires to deliver essential community infrastructure and services”.

“This includes ... local roads, bridges, sports facilities, public libraries, swimming pools and childcare centres,” he said.

“By including councils and shires in our Constitution, we are reflecting the long-standing support ... communities receive and will continue to receive into the future.”

Mr Albanese said there would be no change to the role of the states in regard to the administration of councils.

The “yes” vote has the support of the vast majority of federal MPs and has been the subject of extensive lobbying by the Australian Local Government Association and the Municipal Association of Victoria.

It will enable the federal government to directly fund local government without going through the state government as is presently the case.

The shire has contributed $20,000 to an MAV fighting fund in support of the constitutional change.

Books galore RED Hill Opportunity Shop is holding a half price sale of books and clothing during the school holidays from Saturday 29 June till Saturday 14 July.

The clothing section is divided into sections and sizes, with wide variety of good quality garments for men, women and children as well as shoes, bags, hats and scarves.

Books are organised alphabetically and include a wide range of fiction, sport, art, gardening and children’s works in good condition.

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E S R H F M S E E D AT S L I Tales of Whistlewood W and art at Shoreham AUSTRALIAN art expert and Shoreham resident Susan McCulloch is guest speaker at the annual meeting of Shoreham Community Association later this month.

Ms McCulloch will present an illustrated talk called “Whistlewood and the McCulloch circle of artists on the Mornington Peninsula from the 1930s to today”.

Association secretary Gina McInnis said Ms McCulloch received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2011 for services to the arts.

“She has a passionate interest in Aboriginal culture and art, and co-authored and published the standard reference in Australian art literature, McCulloch’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art: the complete guide as well as McCulloch’s Encyclopedia of Australian Art,” she said.

“The 1870s cottage Whistlewood on Tucks Rd has been the McCulloch family’s permanent home, artistic and company headquarters since 1951.

“Susan illustrated talk will provide a fascinating insight into the history of art and the life of artists on the peninsula.”

The association started in 2011 to give a voice to residents, identify community needs, create an informed and active community, and advocate on behalf of the village.

Ms McInnis said the group’s achievements over the past year included:  Liaising with the owner of the post office and general store for “appropriately designed and sized” developments, which had been organised through the Shoreham Taskforce guided by a panel of Shoreham-based architects.  Continuing lopment of the “Shoreham Triangle” beside Byrnes Rd and abutting the CFA land in partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Shire.  Liaising with the shire to form a new Old

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The association is seeking people for the next Shoreham Triangle planting day (behind CFA station in Byrnes Rd) at midday on Saturday 13 July.

Ms McInnis said more than 1000 plants from Mornington Peninsula Shire “need to be planted in the area, which is already looking good following earlier voluntary work”.

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Tip site: The old Pioneer quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarpment at Dromana, which Peninsula Waste Management wants to use as a municipal rubbish tip.

The proposal, currently before the EPA and Mornington Peninsula Shire, has generated vocal opposition.

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By David Harrison MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have been cautioned not to tell their constituents what they think about using an old Arthurs Seat quarry as a rubbish tip and not to give advice on the contentious proposal.

In a document entitled Proposed Landfill Boundary Road Dromana, councillors have been told “it is not appropriate for council, councillors or council officers to provide advice to any party involved, or interested, in a particular development application or approval process�.

The advice effectively gags councillors from discussing the tip.

At least one councillor has refused to answer questions from his ward resi-

dents about the tip application, which is currently before the state Environment Protection Authority.

Tip proponent Peninsula Waste Management is also seeking approval from the shire.

The shire document states, under the headline “How can council help members of the community oppose the proposed landfill?�: “Council cannot fulfil its statutory duty as a responsible authority if it supports any particular party involved in a development application process. “Council, and individual councillors, must approach the proposal with an open mind. Council could not be considered free of prejudice or bias if it favoured one party over another or it provided assistance to one party it did

not offer to all other parties. “Council cannot make a valid decision under the Planning and Environment Act as responsible authority if it is biased.�

The document states rules “set out in legislation� specify what and how “materials relevant to an application must be made available for viewing by the public�. “Council once again must comply with these requirements or the decision-making by council could be challenged by affected parties� – that is, an ill-advised councillor comment could involve the shire in legal action.

The document also warns councillors about their responsibility to avoid conflicts of interest. “There are long established rules,

and legal precedents, about how council and individual councillors must conduct themselves when decisions are to be taken. “Critically it is important that council, and individual councillors, note and acknowledge when a conflict of interest exists and to act in accordance with the rules. “It is also important that those councillors taking part in the decision-making process do so with an open mind and able to take a decision without prejudice or bias.�

Peninsula Waste Management, a fully owned subsidiary of R E Ross Trust, which operates Hillview Quarries, wants to use its Pioneer quarry as a tip for rubbish from the peninsula as well as other municipalities.

The plan has caused widespread concern and is being vigorously opposed on grounds including pollution of groundwater and a creek, odour, bushfire risk, traffic and noise.

The council document does not mention that five councillors sit on the board of Mornington Peninsula Regional Waste Management Group, of which the shire is the sole member. Cr David Gibb chairs the group.

The shire website also does not record which councillors are on the MPRWMG board.

Proposed Landfill Boundary Road Dromana is similarly silent on group membership and whether the five face a conflict of interest problem when councillors eventually vote for or against the proposed quarry tip plan.

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Western Port

real estate directory Tallon

Janeen Davies

Sid Ferguson

Mobile: 0408 358 661

Mobile:0418 321 963

Tallon First National 35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000

Satchwells 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888 EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

EMAIL: rental@tallon.com.au

Leonie Worrall Mobile: 0420 979 956

Ray White Hastings 69 High Street HASTINGS 5979 4177 EMAIL:leonie.worrall@raywhite.com

Sean Crimmins

Wilma Green

Mobile: 0411 734 814

Mobile: 0407 833 996

Baywest Real Estate 2104 FrankstonFlinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 4412

Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 3555

EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: wilmagreen@century21.com.au

Jason Dowler

Phil Stone

Wendy Tallon

Mobile: 0403 598 754

Mobile: 0412 226 758

Mobile:0419 135 836

Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7333

L. Cooper Real Estate 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,SOMERVILLE 5977 7766

Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

OPEN FOR INSPECTION 8 Pinewood Drive

SATURDAY 6th July

1.30-2.00pm

Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________

BAXTER 24 Deacon Crescent 12.00-12.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2 Toorak Avenue 1.00-1.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________

SOMERVILLE

7 Clarendon Drive 10.15-10.45am L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Dianne Court 11.00-11.30am L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Snow Gum Place 12.00-12.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Brunning Court 1.00-1.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Owen Court 1.00-1.30pm Baywest Somerville 5977 9660 _________________________________________________________________________________ 63 Stanley Street 2.00-2.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 68 Dandenong-Hastings Road 3.00-3.30pm L.Cooper Real Estae 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________

CRIB POINT

Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________

HASTINGS

Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________

12.00-12.30pm

4 Pine Grove 2.00-2.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________

27 Matthew Circuit 11.30-12.00 noon Ben Tallon Real Estate 5979 8003 _________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Matthew Circuit 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Brydon Close 12.00-12.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 24 Lefroy Lane 1.30-2.00pm Satchwells 5979 1888 ________________________________________________________________________________

BITTERN

220 South Beach Road

12.30-1.00pm

17 Wellington Road 1.00-1.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 32 Myers Road 1.00-1.30pm Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________

BALNARRING 12 Halsey Street

12.30-1.00pm

Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 84 South Beach Road

MOUNT MARTHA 74 Hyperno Way

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11.00-11.30am

11 Kotor Close 12.00-12.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 76 Harrap Road 2.30-3.00pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 36 Amberley Drive 3.00-3.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Sefton Grange 3.00-3.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________

MORNINGTON _________________________________________________________________________________ 1/49 Separation Street

11.00-11.30am

Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 ________________________________________________________________________________

35 Nunns Road 11.00-11.30am Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1a Karina Street 12.00-12.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 70 Nunns Road 12.00-12.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Mariners Retreat 12.15 -12.45pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 8 Bareena Court 1.00-1.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4&6/61 Green Island Avenue 1.00-1.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Morning Mist Court 1.00-1.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Halcyon Rise 3.00-3.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________________________________

Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________

4 Sunset Court 1.30-2.00pm Bay West Real Estate Hastings 5979 4412 _________________________________________________________________________________

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Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________________________________

Baywest Somerville 5977 9660 _________________________________________________________________________________

21 Central Avenue

15 Belevedere Road

1/93 Salmon Street 2.00-2.30pm Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________ 27 Warranqite Crescent 2.00-2.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 40 Elisa Place 2.30-3.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Dartnell Close 10.30-11.00am Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 86 Lorimer Street 11.00-11.30am Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Milne Street 11.30-12.00 noon Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Milne Street 11.30-12.00 noon Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 15 Pearce Street 12.00-12.30pm Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________ 98 Lorimer Street 1.00-1.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 290 Stony Point Road 2.00-2.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1/179 Disney Street 2.00-2.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 520 Stony Point Road 3.00-3.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________

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Through seasonal golden gown ENSCONCED behind a cypress hedge and a feature stone wall incorporating a security gate, this stylish rural retreat is on a picturesque, 8096-square metres full of beautiful gum trees. At the end of a quiet country lane, the family home is well-designed with a lovely garden outlook from most windows. Walking into the grand entry reveals an expanse of floating timber floors and a pleasant neutral decor. There are two living areas, including space for formal dining, positioned on either side of an alfresco entertaining area. A formal lounge has a striking brick feature wall with gas heater and the central kitchen has a clean, functional look with stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher and wall oven.

There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and the master bedroom has an ensuite with a spa bath. There is a second bathroom and a large laundry. A separate study could be a fourth bedroom. The property boundary is fully-fenced and there is a large machinery shed, discreetly hidden behind a tall hedge. A double carport is under the roofline. The park-like setting surrounding the home is still maturing, with many smaller trees planted to complement the tall, established gums. It is pleasing to see a quality rural-residential address where neighbours do not encroach too much on each other. This handsome, ranch-style home would appeal to families seeking privacy as well as the peace and quiet of a rural location.

Address: 24 Lefroy Lane, HASTINGS Price: Offers over $865,000 Agency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888 Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings

HOME PORT

www.century21hastings.com.au “MEANDER INN”

NATIVE DELIGHT!

HASTINGS 7 Matthew Circuit

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CRIB POINT 86 Lorimer Street

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Surrounded by a professionally landscaped native garden this 4 bedroom B/V home with remote

Situated on approx 672sqm corner allotment, this well presented very affordable BV with hardiplank

double garage is situated in one of the most sought after precincts of Hastings. Featuring master

facade home features 2 bedrooms with B.I.R’s, r/cycle air-con & gas log fire in lounge area; plus

B/R with ensuite and W.I.R, 3 additional bedrooms with double B.I.R’s, split-system in living area,

timber kitchen with gas chef stove. Outside boasts single carport, 2 x garden sheds, variety of fruit

ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and side access to backyard. Outside boasts vegie

trees, vegetable patch and paved BBQ area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

garden, cubby house & entertaining area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: VIEW: AGENT:

PRICE: $285,000 VIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

$390,000 Wednesday 3:00-3:30pm & Saturday 12:00 -12:30pm Ken Brown 0402 868 368

BUILDERS SALE!

BELLBIRD PARK

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CRIB POINT 290 Stony Point Road

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Well presented ranch style home on 2 ½ acres will tick all the boxes. The home is well appointed

Take your pick! Choice of 2 & 3 bedroom residences, boasting Caesar stone benchtops, stainless

with timber kitchen with large pantry and ample overhead cupboards, plus gas ducted heating and

steel appliances, floating floors, heating & cooling, outstanding quality fixtures & fittings, plus huge

r/cycle heating and cooling units throughout the home. Outside boasts a two bedroom bungalow,

double remote controlled garage. Also featuring pebble paving & well fenced low maintenance back

double carport under roofline, four car garage, wood shed, storage shed, four water tanks and large

yard, ideal for kids and pets. Minimum 5% return for investors.

rear paddock. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $695,000-$720,000 VIEW: Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

READY FOR YOU

KARI PARK ON 1 ACRE

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HASTINGS 225 Hendersons Road

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Take your pick! Choice of 2 & 3 bedroom residences, boasting large open plan living & dining area,

Located on the edge of town on 4316m2 (approx) allotment, this property offers the lifestyle we all

quality interior and fixtures & fittings. Landscaping & paved outdoor area. Other features include:

dream of! The home features four bedrooms with B.I.R’s, plus study off huge master suite with ensuite

spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Bathroom with shower & bath, carpet & tiling to all

and W.I.R. Outdoors offers a paved BBQ area, extra large double garage under roofline plus multiple

living areas, ducted heating & split system cooling and remote controlled garage.

shedding. The land is just over 1 acre, lightly treed with mature gums and a pretty fernery.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

PRICE: $619,500 All Offers Considered VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

LOVELY LIFESTYLE

BITTERN 18 Daly Street

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BITTERN 53 Bittern Boulevard

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Well-built and well designed, this spacious & sophisticated residence on 9916m2 allotment is

From the moment you step inside you will get a sense of just how impressive this home is. On the

situated in a secluded country lane amongst some of the most prestigious wineries of the

ground floor you’ll find the perfect layout with 4 separate living areas, starting with the library then

Mornington Peninsula. A statement in modern contemporary design, the formal entrance leads to

the home theater and an open planned kitchen; with the dining and family area leading out to the

the very generous open plan living area. Boasting 3 B/R’s plus a study, 1 cottage for registered B&B,

paved outdoor area. Featuring 3 double bedrooms all with well-appointed ensuites, plus master

2 B/R self contained unit & lock up 16x19m workshop. Contact Exclusive Agent.

suite with grand dressing room and full ensuite. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: Offers Over $900,000 VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

PRICE: Offers Over $570,000 VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings

HOME PORT

www.century21hastings.com.au

TITLES RELEASED

ONLY 5 LEFT

SOLD

SOLD

CONTACT EXCLUSIVE AGENT CHRIS WATT 0417 588 321FOR DETAILS

DREAM HOME!

HASTINGS 6 Windrest Place

ONLY 1 LEFT!

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BITTERN 2/110 Dunlop Road

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Privately located in an exclusive waterside pocket, this beautiful 2.5 year old home features 4 separate

Vacant Land in Prime Location. Situated in a quiet cul de sac this 468sqm block won’t last. With all

living zones including an open plan kitchen/meals/family zone, formal lounge, theatre room + informal

services provided and only a short stroll to the new Bittern Fields Village this is a rare opportunity to

living area. Boasting a fabulous outdoor undercover alfresco area that overlooks the solar heated salt

build your dream home. Be Quick Won’t Last! Contact Exclusive Agent.

chlorinated pool. Other features include duct heating & vacuum, Caesar stone benchtops & 5 year builder’s warranty. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $550,000 VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

PRICE: $165,000 VIEW: Go See! AGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

OLD TYABB!

HASTINGS 61 Lyall Street

FAMILY FOCUS

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HASTINGS 5 John Vear Close

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Situated in the exclusive Old Tyabb area and updated throughout, this family home contains

Immaculately maintained 3 or 4 bedroom family home in very quiet court close to foreshore and

polished floors along with newly renovated kitchen with granite benches and stainless steel

shopping centre. Bay window to master bedroom with ensuite and W.I.R, tiled open plan main living

appliances. Both the family bathroom & ensuite have also been renovated. An undercover pergola

area with separate formal dining room or fourth bedroom, plus indoor/outdoor room with sliding

overlooking the spacious back yard (approx 830sqm) provides the perfect place for entertaining.

door access and clear cover blind. Drive through double garage to massive paved and roofed

Double carport + shed for ample storage space. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $379,950 Negotiable VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

pergola that goes the full length of the house. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

>

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HASTINGS

$360,000 - $380,000

NEW LISTING

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This 4BR home exudes perfection. The manicured gardens, paved driveway & colourbond roof give the front of this BV home an immaculate clean cut appearance. A modern kitchen is complete with s/steel appliances, d/w, plenty of cupboard space, pantry & breakfast bench plus spacious dining area.

An undercover alfresco area has Merbau decking and balustrades. Two spacious living zones - a large lounge up one end and family room up the other - provide plenty of room and other features include BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, WIR to main + FES, timber venetians, central heating, 2 x r/cycle air conditioners & double garage.

This 3 bedroom ranch-style cottage offers comfort and charm without the fuss. Set on a 521sqm , this EHDXWLIXOO\ SUHVHQWHG SURSHUW\ KDV VXEWOH HDUWK\ WRQHV Ă RZLQJ WKURXJKRXW WKH VSDFLRXV RSHQ SODQ IDPLO\ room that has Coonara woodheater, separate meals area and a central kitchen with ceramic electric cook top, under bench oven, plenty of cupboard space, pantry and dishwasher. A spacious 2nd living zone offers room for a rumpus or formal lounge. Other features include built in robes to two bedrooms and walk-in robe and ensuite to main. Two reverse cycle air conditioners and with 16 solar roof panels you will always be in credit with your power company.

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

$429,000

$360,000 - $390,000

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Looking for an affordable family home? Look no further. Set on a large 1012sqm block, this beautifully maintained home comprises of 3 bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a huge WIR off the main bedroom, central modern kitchen with s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher, breakfast bar, adjoining meals area and large lounge URRP $Q H[WUD OLYLQJ DUHD KDV VROLG WLPEHU Ă RRUV DQG FRXOG EH XVHG DV DQ H[WUD OLYLQJ DUHD IRUPDO GLQLQJ room or even a fourth bedroom. No family home is complete without a study and the comforts of central heating and air conditioning, with one bathroom and two toilets and a European laundry. Other features include alfresco area and BBQ shed, large back yard and a monstrous 4 car remote garage. With only a short stroll to shops, schools and public transport, you really wont beat this for value

HASTINGS

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HASTINGS

$1.2 MILLION NEGOTIABLE

$489,000

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HASTINGS

$225,000

SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING BY THE BAY

SENSATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Situated in a lovely private court, among some of the most exclusive properties in town and within close proximity to Hastings foreshore, this deceivingly large family home boasts plenty of room and privacy. With 5 Bedrooms plus study, the master bedroom features large walk in robe and full ensuite. The open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher is offset by a spacious meals and family room. Perfect for entertaining this property has the package. A large rumpus room/ home theatre, formal lounge, dining and alfresco area, what more could you want.

Outside, there is ample off street parking, double lock up garage with rear access; and for the family boat or caravan, separate side access to yard. Nestled on 605m2 of land surrounded by low maintenance landscaped gardens, this property offers the lifestyle at an affordable price.

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Offers Invited Over $320,000

Somerville

Offers Invited Over $410,000

Somerville

12 Dominic Mews Let Me Entertain You!

Quiet court location in a great little pocket. Great family home with features including decked front entrance landing, private deck off 4th bedroom, sep lounge & o/p kitchen/dining/living with doors opening the entire back corner of the home onto a huge covered decked alfresco area.

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Offers Invited Over $320,000

Somerville

276 Jones Road First home buyers/investors/downsizers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pick up the phone!

1 Anne Close Entry Level Price

Renovated home on sub-divided corner block boasting loads of natural light, open plan kitchen, daily meals, sunroom/study nook with French doors & spacious living areas. The oversized carport also doubles as an entertaining area. This is a real winner!

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Pick up the phone and make the call! With an entry level price tag how can you go wrong! Offering 3 bedrooms, cozy front lounge, original neat kitchen, dining area & central bathroom, whilst outside offers a large covered entertaining area or a double carport, garden shed and a large rear yard.

Sam Bucca 0412 755 544

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Your home could be worth more than you think!

Give Sam Bucca a shot and call for your free no-obligation market appraisal.

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Mount Martha 11 Kotor Close

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Substantial and sought-after - with bay views!

This grand home is is sure to impress all who inspect. With a picturesque entrance to the property, open plan living and great bay views, this home is well-suited to all families, professional couples and anyone after that ideal location. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite, walk in robes and balcony, open-plan kitchen, meals and family area, formal lounge and dining, central bathroom, upstairs retreat and established gardens. Special features include gas ducted heating, ducted vacuum system, ducted evaporative cooling, double car garage, additional off street access for a boat or caravan, outdoor entertaining area, loads of natural light and high ceilings. Close to Mount Martha Village, Ferrero Reserve, Gary Watson Oval, The Briars Park, beach access via the Estuary Boardwalk, local schools, Mount Martha Public Golf Course, the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading wineries and great freeway access for a quick trip to town.

AUCTION Saturday 13th July at 12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3965 Open Saturday 12.00-12.30pm*

Gavin Doig 0421 986 157

E gavin.doig@harcourts.com.au

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

AUCTION

Hastings 8 Pinewood Drive

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Alpine Classic From the moment you set eyes on this beautifully maintained property, you realise just how unique and special it is. This low maintenance Alpine style home offers more than you expect!!

With polished floorboards throughout, large open plan living with gas coonara, central family bathroom and large updated kitchen/meals area on the ground level, this home represents great family living at its best. The large European style laundry and bathroom are situated to the rear of the ground floor, finishing this level off beautifully. Access to the first floor via a magnificent spiral staircase, comprises reverse cycle air conditioning, three bedrooms or two plus study and central built in robes. The property offers full side access for boat or caravan and has a single car lock up garage to the rear. Located in a well sought after spot of Hastings, this home is within walking distance to local shops, public transport, sporting grounds, boat ramp & freeways, making this the perfect property for those looking to live or invest.

AUCTION Saturday July 13th at 2.30pm Price Guide $290,000 - $320,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3949 Open Saturday 1.30-2.00pm* Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 David Nelli 0403 111 234

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Hastings 27 Warranqite Crescent

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Winning Design In Exclusive Estate Architecturally designed by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Waterfront Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this stunning example of aesthetic beauty, quality fittings & thoughtful living spaces is a must to inspect. Created with family life in mind this 3 to 4 bedroom home features 2 separate living zones plus dining and rumpus room, creating all the space you would possibly need. The master bedroom features a walk-in robe & en-suite while the remaining bedrooms all have double built-in robes. Featuring square set cornice the modern lines flow through to the contemporary open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. While outside entertaining is made easy with north facing landscaped gardens & feature gazebo with expansive hardwood decking. Special features include double garage with internal access, gas ducted heating, split system cooling & gated side access. With nature walks, marina & High Street shopping just minutes away this property will not last long.

Price Guide $440,000 - $470,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3958 Open Saturday 2.00-2.30pm* Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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

FOR SALE

Somers 15 Belvedere Road

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Designer Living At Its Best!

Set atop the high side of Belvedere Road with water glances from the second level, this family home is located in a prime position only a short stroll to the beach & only minutes away from Somers General Store, Yacht Club & Somers Primary School. On the first level is a huge formal lounge that opens out onto the extensive balcony while downstairs the open plan living area features hardwood flooring throughout the modern kitchen & family area. Featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, the upstairs master bedroom has en-suite & walk-in robe while two other bedrooms downstairs have built in robes. Set behind feature brush fencing, the landscaped gardens provide an enviable outdoor lifestyle for all the family to enjoy for years to come. In addition there is a solar heated, salt chlorinated in-ground pool. Other features include double garage with internal & rear yard access, gas ducted heating, split-system cooling & handy wood panel studio or shed. With the enviable lifestyle Somers has to offer this property is a must to inspect.

Price By Negotiation $740,000 - $790,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3953 Open Saturday 11.45-12.15pm* Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au Tim Hughes

0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

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

FOR SALE

Bittern 220 South Beach Road

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Picture Perfect Two Acre (approx.) Lifestyle Centrally positioned, this home offers a well-designed floor plan with three separate living zones. Offering an impressive entry with a feature cedar lined wall and indoor garden, this home would be well-suited to a young family wanting lots of room to move. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry and the dining area is central to the action with direct access to the outdoor area.

There is ample shedding (6m x 16m) for a workshop or home business. Other features are ducted vacuum, alarm system, 4 bedrooms plus study, including the main bedroom with walk-in robe & ensuite. Two of the separate living areas each have a distinct style, with one featuring a Coonara wood heater. Well-presented and meticulously maintained, this property exudes ambience and a homely comfort within a gorgeous garden setting.

Price Guide $720,000 - $770,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3943 Open Saturday 12.30-1.00pm* Tim Hughes

0410 470 515

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

A real estate experience with a difference!

Determined to change the face of the typical real estate experience, Andrea & Tim go that extra mile. As reputable & knowledgeable property specialists, Andrea & Tim provide an ethical, successful & enjoyable sales process for all their vendors. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We would like to thank Andrea & Tim for their outstanding service & successful result in the sale of our home. We will continue to refer them to our family & friendsâ&#x20AC;?

-Alan and Elaine - Somers

For a fresh approach to real estate, let us help you achieve your dream! www.hastings.harcourts.com.au Page 12

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Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Balnarring 2 Hurley Street Price Reduced To Sell Set in a sought after area within easy walking distance to the conveniences of Balnarring Village, this great 725m2 approx tree-lined block sits in a prime position tucked behind a wide reserve strip with access from Hurley Steet. This fantastic buy offers a clean slate ready to build your dream home allowing for a great floor-plan soaking in loads of natural light with north facing outdoor areas and living zones. With land like this so scarce in the Balnarring area you will need to act quick to secure your chance of building your ideal retreat in a magic area with a serene feel. Ideally located, this land will suit the retirees looking to down-size, young families or the new home owner looking for the more exclusive lifestyle Balnarring has to offer.

Price Guide $300,000 - $330,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3897

Tim Hughes

0410 470 515

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

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While a modern central bathroom services the 3 bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Outside a resort style entertaining area framed by tropical gardens will impress. Boasting an in-built stacked stone kitchenette and stainless steel gas plumbed BBQ & preparation area creates the complete entertainers lifestyle package. All set behind feature brush fencing the huge well-appointed garage, powder room & expansive exposed aggregate driveway is ideal to house a myriad of cars, boats or caravans. So close to all the highlights a Somers lifestyle has to offer, this property is a must to inspect.

Price View Open

$580,000 - $640,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3976

By Appointment

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660

E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes M 0410 470 515

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

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

Somers Village Park Invest, Reside or Retire In Style Unquestionably one of the greatest places to live in Victoria, Somers has lived up to its reputation offering a quiet, safe and enviable lifestyle for the young at heart. With properties highly sought after in the area, Somers boasts one of the most protected, safest & quietest beaches in Victoria, ideal for beach walks, swimming, sifting through rock pools or sailing.

Just some of the attractions of a Somers lifestyle are the dolphins often seen frolicking close by the waters edge, resident koalas, lovely locals and the inviting atmosphere of the social meeting places - Somers Post Office, yacht and tennis clubs, Coolart Homestead and the local Boulevard Cafe.

Despite very few small land subdivisions for housing, Somers has not seen any major development since the 1920’s and has retained much of the beauty Somers residents continue to love and appreciate. With the added advantage of the green wedge we see very little chance of any further development for many years to come.

For many who crave an unsurpassable lifestyle, Somers Holiday Village offers an affordable opportunity to own your own piece of paradise with the added advantage of being one of the very few Villages offering you the vendor an opportunity to earn an income from your investment.

Starting as low as $140,000 for a 2 bedroom villa call us today to arrange a park tour.

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660

E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

0410 470 515

Weekly Tips from Andrea & Tim - Preparing Your Home for Sale First Impressions will often determine the value of your home. Whether it’s your agent or a buyer looking at your home, making that extra little effort can make all the difference in your sales result.

Remembering that your home is usually your greatest asset, when preparing your home for sale it is always in the vendors’ best interest to make your home stand out – for all the right reasons!

Small improvements like fixing rusted guttering or fading paint work, tending to out of control lawns & gardens needn’t be an expensive procedure. Things like these as well as leaky taps, jammed doors or repairing cracked tiles can all be done by the home handy person, saving both time & money.

Giving your home the treatment it deserves will pay off. It goes without saying an extra 10, 20 or even $30,000 earned from a little attention to detail is well worth the effort.

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Harcourts SINCE 1888

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

FOR SALE

Hastings 40 Elisa Place

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Grace, Elegance & Lifestyle Conveniently located and stylishly fitted, this stunning family home is equipped with modern comforts and presents the perfect entertaining space for any occasion.

The master bedroom offers walk in robe with full ensuite and a further three bedrooms all with built in robes. Further offering an open plan kitchen, meals and living area plus formal lounge, it truly provides privacy and space for all. The complete family lifestyle, it is enhanced only by an impressive outdoor entertainment zone with an alfresco dining space, extensive landscaping and ornamental pond. Features are abundant including ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split system in living area, remote panel lift garage and real roller door access, 5x8 metre workshop and so much more, sit back and enjoy as all the hard work has been done. Only a short distance to high street, supermarkets, schools and medical facilities.

Price Guide $400,000 - $440,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3983 Open Saturday 2.30-3.00pm* Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754

E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Specialising in the Hastings area call Jason Stirling and David Nelli for a free market update on your property today â&#x20AC;&#x153;A property well listed is half soldâ&#x20AC;?

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

David Nelli 0403 111 234

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MARKET PLACE

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Bohemian rhapsody THIS quaint property in quiet Crib Point is a great opportunity to renovate or redevelop.

Set on a 952-square metre block, external features include a double garage, a single carport and a backyard big enough for kids and pets. Inside has a rustic quality with polished floorboards, raked timber ceilings and a woodheater on slate tiles. Finished in gleaming white, the open-plan kitchen and lounge areas have a bright and spacious feel.

The main bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe and two more bedrooms share a luxurious main bathroom with spa bath. Offered for sale at essentially land value, the charming home is a great proposition for a developer or someone looking to break into the property market and buy an affordable home close to schools and transport.

Address: 4 Dartnell Close, CRIB POINT Auction: This Saturday at 11am Price guide: $190,000 to $210,000 Agency: Harcourts Real Estate, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Agent: Pam Pester, 0499 621 116

LOVE THIS HOME

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Lap of honour THE great Australian dream of home ownership has never looked better than this striking, single-level family home in as-new condition. The neat, paved driveway and wellmanicured lawns and gardens stand out. From the entry, there is a bright, formal lounge with reverse-cycle air-conditioning. Following the colourful terracotta tiles you walk through to a nice kitchen with stainless-steel dishwasher and underbench oven. There is an adjacent dining area. Perfect for kids and console games is a second living area at the far end of the home. Outside is a colossal undercover entertaining area highlighted by smartlooking stainless-steel and timber balustrades as well as merbau timber floors overlooking the pristine backyard. There are four big bedrooms, all with nice plush carpet. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite and there are built-in robes in the three other bedrooms, which also share the main bathroom. Smart and stylish, this pleasing home measures about 223 square metres (24 squares) and is set on a 755-square metre block in a well-established residential area.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent: Page 16

27 Matthew Circuit, HASTINGS $430,000 plus Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003 Wendy Tallon, 0419 135 836

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COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGION

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

Hastings, Somerville, Tyabb, Crib Point & Bittern

PROPERTIES FOR LEASE

ALL INCLUSIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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Our Landlord Warranty promises the HIGHEST STANDARDS amongst rental property agents.

We offer:

BITTERN - 44a Throssell Street

$250 PER WEEK

TYABB – 11/7 Mornington-Tyabb Rd

$275 PER WEEK

HASTINGS – 35 Lomica Drive

$330 PER WEEK

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MORNINGTON – 4/32 Adelaide Street

$235 PER WEEK

HASTINGS – 2/105 Salmon Street

$340 PER WEEK

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Call Sue Now PRELOH RIÀFH sfrankcombe@baywestrealestate.com.au

QUICK MONEY transfers to our owners.

BALNARRING - FORTHCOMING AUCTION

$535,000 PLUS

SOMERVILLE

$415,000 plus

Inspect Saturday 1.30-2.00pm - 4 Sunset Court

LIVE LARGE ON ELAINE

MUST BE SOLD! QUIET, SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE • Master bedroom with WIR & FES, plus adjoining parents retreat

• Gourmet kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space

• Formal and informal dining plus spacious living areas

• Quality family bathroom

• Extensive undercover entertaining area leading to pool and spa

• Double garage with extra workshop/storage area

SOMERVILLE

$285,000 plus CRIB POINT

LOW MAINTENANCE AND CENTRAL

$360,000 plus

LIVE LARGE! - SIX BEDROOMS ON A QUARTER ACRE (APPROX.)

• 2 bedrooms, master with WIR, BIR to 2nd bedroom • Dual-entry bathroom • Separate living and dining areas • Well-appointed kitchen • Paved courtyard at rear • Single lock-up garage with workspace

•5 huge bedrooms plus bungalow •Master bedroom with ensuite •Two living and two dining areas plus large rumpus room •Two bathrooms •Large outdoor entertaining area with bar •Dual driveways and carports

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

$150,000

email us at info@penpark.com.au 5979

$155,000

•Well-maintained home perfect for the growing family •Master bedroom with WIR & FES •Floor to ceiling panoramic window looking out to enclosed fernery •Two bedrooms with walk-in robes •Huge living area with cathedral ceilings and Coonara •Kitchen, open plan living & dining area

$159,900

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THINKING OF SELLING? We can help you every step of the way. Take advantage of the most enthusiastic and dynamic real estate agency in the Western Port area today. Call and ask us about our low cost ÁDW IHH RQ Sean Crimmins 0411 734 814

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$165,000

$210,000

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Somers

Auction

Auction Saturday 27th July at 1.00pm

84 South Beach Road, Somers The Best Of The Best - 10 Glorious Acres - Walk To Beach and Somers General Store Peace, privacy and privilege are evident from the moment of entry through the remote gates and tree-lined avenue culminating in a circular driveway. Cross the bridge to enter the home with its extensive wrap-around decking framing the spectacular views. Inside, the home follows the ethos of modern open-plan living with a desirable north-facing aspect. A vast open plan dining area integrating a stylish granite kitchen steps down to a stunning glass-framed north-facing living room with floorto-ceiling glass opening to the deck. A separate parents wing overlooking the water includes a living room, a palatial main bedroom, his and her walk-in robes and a stylish ensuite. A top-floor offers a versatile studio or 5th bedroom with an en suite.

The grounds provide extensive facilities for viable farming or horse pursuits with eight paddocks linked via a laneway, a huge machinery shed, a mounting yard and more. Appointments include double glazed windows, split system air conditioning, a mud room, more than 93,000 litres of water storage and a memorable, irreplaceable ambience making this estate completely unique.

Auction 27th July 1.00pm Terms 10% deposit balance due 60/90/120 days Inspection Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 bowmanandcompany.com.au Page 18

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

For Sale

You Are Invited To Our Grand Opening On Saturday 27th July, 2.00 - 4.00pm

76 Harrap Road, Mount Martha DELGANY – Your new lifestyle awaits...

Looking to downsize, but don’t want to compromise on quality or location? Then take a close look at “Delgany”, Mt Martha`s premier up-market development with grand gated entry and spacious, landscaped grounds. Freedom to choose from either single or double storey designs plus you can pick your colour scheme and more. Close to parks, transport and Bentons Square Shopping Centre. What are you waiting for?

Price From $435,950 Inspection Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Auction - Saturday 20th July at 11.00am

31 Mariners Retreat, Mornington Single Level Beachside Luxury This immaculate residence, situated in a prime location, is defined by the finest of fittings and contemporary fashion. Extensive alfresco entertaining enhance the homes appeal and interior spaces reflect the modern ideals of open plan zoned living with three separate living rooms and a spacious family room and dining area that opens on two sides to a decked entertaining garden with outdoor dining and lounge room. The kitchen features stone benchtops, Blanco appliances and a glass splashback. The luxurious main bedroom suite has parents retreat, WIR and FES with double shower. Also has double garage with internal access, ducted heating and air conditioning.

Auction 20th July 11.00am Terms 10% deposit balance due 60/90 days Inspection Saturdays 12.15-12.45pm Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Inspect by Appointment

12 Halsey Street - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

24 Lefroy Lane - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

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Renovated kitchen, heating & cooling, light & space, northerly aspect.

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Three units with high ceilings, double glass doors leading to a big open living room, and tiled meals adjoining a courtyard, kitchen with Blanco appliances and three bedrooms, main with FES, double garage with internal access.

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Invest, Nest Or Develop

A Touch Of Class

Why buy a unit thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dime a dozen, when you could have this beautiful home on its own parcel of land with real character and country charm? Immaculate presentation and a warm, inviting feel truly make this house a home. Featuring 2 bedrooms, country-style kitchen with gas cooking and plenty of cupboard space, a ODUJH ORXQJH KDV JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH SOXV FHLOLQJ IDQV WKURXJKRXW 2XWVLGH DUH GHOLJKWIXO JDUGHQV ZLWK DQ DUERXU IHDWXUH

This neat & tidy 3 bedroom, BV home is an affordable entry into the property market. Set at the end of the road with a picket fence out front, this home is well presented with three bedrooms, all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a goodsize lounge with gas heating and a spacious kitchen and meals area. The block is 531m2 and includes plenty of space and a garden shed. For investors, rental return is currently $270 per week.

6WRS WKH VHDUFK 3HUIHFW IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV LQYHVWRUV or anyone interested in a subdivision project (STCA in sought after Tyabb. Within easy walking distance to shops and schools, the position is perfect for lifestyle and long term capital growth. Set on a large 898m2 block there are 3 bedrooms, a large kitchen, good size lounge and single carport. The options here are endless and at such an affordable price you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to wait.

You will be instantly impressed by the appealing facade and landscaped front garden of this stylish home.

Featuring gleaming porcelain tiles, formal lounge, large study, master bedroom with FES & WIR, central kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space + s/steel appliances including d/w. Large open-plan dining & family room with access to covered entertaining area.

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

$295,000

$275,000

CRIB POINT

CRIB POINT - 15 Pearce Street

$320,000

$470,000 plus

HASTINGS

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D L O S Family Friendly On 1/4 Acre

Spacious, Character Filled Home

Located on a quiet no-thru street this 3BR plus study home is ideal for a family looking for more space without blowing the budget. The home has exposed brick and timber paneling throughout and includes a lounge, master bedroom with FES and BIRs plus access to the study. There is a large family/dining room with s/system heating/cooling and a timber kitchen.

Inspect Saturday 6th July 12.00-12.30pm For Sale: $365,000

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CRIB POINT

For Sale:

$380,000

Subdivision Potential

Light Filled and Contemporary

This property measures 744m2 (approx.) in size and is zoned Residential 1 and would suit development for a 2 lot subdivision (S.T.C.A). The existing dwelling is quite liveable and can be leased out while plans and permits are drawn up. There are 3 bedrooms, a timber kitchen, lounge area with space heater and s/system heating and cooling DQG ODXQGU\ ([SHFWHG UHQWDO DURXQG SZ 2XWVLGH LV front and rear decking, large boat shed & garden shed.

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For Sale:

For Sale:

$310,000

$320,000

HASTINGS

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HASTINGS - 1/93 Salmon Street

Affordability Plus Potential

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Chance

Federation Corner

Seaside Villa

Located on a corner block this 3BR, BV home is DQ LGHDO RSWLRQ IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV LQYHVWRUV RU anyone looking for an affordable home in a growing area with plenty of potential. There is a large lounge with Coonara and air-conditioning, an updated kitchen with adjoining meals area plus a separate formal dining or second living room with sliding door access to a covered entertaining area.

First home buyers or investors hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to get in! This 3 bedroom BV home is set on a corner block close to the foreshore and amenities of Hastings town centre. The home features a good size lounge with gas wall furnace and ducted exchange, a neat & tidy kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher adjoining a meals area.

All bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and share the main bathroom plus separate shower room and separate toilet.

A long concrete driveway leads to this well-presented, 3BR, ranch-style home. With dual access bathroom, large ORXQJH ZLWK JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH DQG VHSDUDWH IRUPDO GLQLQJ URRP D OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG NLWFKHQ KDV PRGHUQ DSSOLDQFHV ORRNV out to the covered entertaining area with cafe blinds and built-in mains BBQ. Nicely landscaped with rear carport for boat or caravan. Also featuring s/system airconditioning. Set on a no through road.

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For Sale:

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$316,000

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HASTINGS

$365,000

BITTERN

Smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse.

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Saturday 6th July 2.00-2.30pm $330,000

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Myers Magic

Bitternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Block

Located within walking distance to town and all amenities this single level unit is ideal for retirees, LQYHVWRUV RU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV 7KLV EULFN YHQHHU XQLW features 2 bedrooms, large lounge with split system air-con. 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.

,GHDO IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU RU IDPLOLHV WKLV UHFHQWO\ renovated home has warmth and character with natural tones and hardwood features. An open-plan design consists of a lounge, meals area and kitchen with stunning hardwood bench tops and splash backs. Three bedrooms share a modern bathroom. Coonara & s/system heating & cooling and rumpus room.

This block of land is an ideal for anyone looking to create their dream lifestyle by building the home they want without compromising on a private and leafy location. Situated in a sought after area, this 462m2 approx allotment boasts a wide street frontage (25m approx) allowing you to create a home design with an impressive facade and sense of space. New fencing to 3 sides, some basic landscaping taken care of and all services are available.

Immaculately presented home on 2 acres with large foyer, study & powder room to one side plus formal lounge with feature columns to the other. Glistening tiles through to the informal living & meals area. Stunning granite kitchen has walk-in pantry, twin draw dishwasher, gas s/steel cook top & wall oven. Upstairs is a theatre room, main bedroom with spa ensuite & WIR.

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

$275,000

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

Inspect: For Sale:

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

Saturday 6th July 1.00-1.30pm $360,000

35 High Street, Hastings

Stately Presence

$180,000

$795,000

5979 3000

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Excellent Exposure

Warehouse / Factory + Takeaway Shop

Dual access corner block measuring 1474m2 situated on Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road. Zoned Business 1, the site is let to a hand car wash + kebab shop with permits. 10 year lease with a 10 year option.

Returning $80,000pa + GST + Ogs. CPI + market reviews in lease. Zoning allows for 2-3 storey development + underground carpark (STCA). Brick workshop (9mx7m) with toilet & dual roller doors. Site has threephase power. Long settlement available.

Located just off Frankston Dandenong Road, this site has at the front, a take away shop of approx. 82sqm which is leased until January 2013 with 2 x 3 year options. Current rental is $24,288 pa (Gross) plus GST. At the back is a warehouse of approx. 454sqm which is vacant. Rental is $27,000 PA plus GST. Keep as an investment or occupy the rear factory, the choice is yours!

For Sale:

$1,250,000

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

For Sale: $730,000 For Lease: $33,000 per annum (REDUCED) HASTINGS - FOR SALE

Beach retreat Chicken Farm With Solid Future

As New With Excellent Exposure

Situated on a large 25 acre (approx) block, this operational broiler chicken farm, converted to and operating as free range, features all necessary P & E with capacity for 104,400 free range and 144,000 under broiler operation. There may be room to grow, STCA for addition of more shedding. Current Inghams contract with excellent future prospects. Property also includes 4BR, 2 bathroom home with separate unit.

Property is serviced by mains water with bore and dams.

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For Sale: $3,500,000

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DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

URBAN Beach Retreats is a consistent performer and enjoys high occupancy levels all year round. This well-located residence is within easy walking distance of Rosebud beach and is an easily run, web-based business that would suit hands-on operators. There are a total of six bedroom that share three bathrooms with two communal living areas featuring a Coonara wood heater and split-system air-conditioning. The sizeable property also would suit dual living for an extended family.

$875,000 + GST

ALF TALLON Phone: 5979 3000

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000 tallon.com.au

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Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

Holiday accommodation, ROSEBUD Price: $795,000 freehold and business Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

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$3240 per calendar month + OGS + GST

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In heart of town

Orient express

THIS hairdressing salon has an appealing fitout and is in the heart of Morningtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retail precinct. Operating for about 40 years, the business has been under current ownership for the past 11 years. Trading six days a week, the salon operates with one full-time and two casual staff members.

OFFERING authentic, canteen-style Asian food, this popular licensed takeaway has seating for 20 people to eat in. Trading six days a week from 11am to 10pm, the business has a well-appointed kitchen featuring all stainless-steel equipment including a coolroom, four-wok burner and a large preparation area. Situated close to the Rosebud jetty, the business is popular with visitors and locals.

Hair salon, MORNINGTON Price: $69,900 plus SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Licensed takeaway, ROSEBUD Price: $90,000 plus SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 FISH & CHIPS

FLORIST & GIFTS

CLOTHING RETAILER

Trading 6 days 11.30am to

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potential. Main street in town.

Petals. Lovely shop can be run by single operator, Website.

Ideal size shop in perfect location at Frankston. Huge potential to increase sales with new enthusiastic owner, current owner moving on after 17 years. Good stock. Well known retailer.

$39,000 WIWO

NOW ONLY $48,000 + sav

$71,500 + sav

HOMEWARES, GIFTS ETC.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

CHINESE RESTAURANT

Eclectic range of homewares, gifts, Very well presented, easily run with Seats 60, fully equipped commercial 2 staff. Good location on busy road. kitchen, corner location with furniture & fashion, attracts high Seats 10 in / 8 outside. Vendor owns excellent exposure. Fully airend shoppers from Peninsula, freehold and offers a new lease to conditioned. Brand new stove. loyal local support and tourist trade be negotiated. Only 5 days a week Trades 5 ½ days for lunch and in summer. Exclusive brands, 5.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.30pm dinner shopping village location.

$85,000 + sav AUTO PLASTIC REPAIR

$95,000 + sav LICENSED CAFE

Specialist repair and recolouring service of leather, vinyl, velour & plastic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a vital tool in the auto industry. Over 13 yrs experience providing repairs on site. Full training given.

Seats 45 in / 40 outside in wonderfully relaxing atmosphere overlooking the marina. Trades 6 days winter, 7 in summer, could open nights. Good equipment, est 25 years, vendor wishes to retire.

$125,000 + sav

$130,000 + sav

INDIAN BOUTIQUE

CLEANING

HEALTH CENTRE

Perfect location for this easy to

Domestic cleaning for regular clients Brighton to Portsea, weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Currently H&W team, scope to increase or add on to existing business. Easy to operate, mostly Mon to Fri.

Attractive, well presented, beauty therapy with 6 treatment rooms.

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$81,500 + sav

operate business. Ideal for Indian buyer, owner happy to stay on part-time if required. All stock is included in the price.

NOW $73,000 HOMEWARES & FURNITURE

CAFE & TEA ROOMS

TAKEAWAY

An abundance of upmarket items inc artwork, jewellery & clothing.

Very well presented, easy to run ZLWK VWDII JRRG 7 SURÂżWV Good position in village S/C. Trades 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm.

Corner site in suburban shopping centre. Seats 15 in / 10 outside.

New, expensive display fridges. Well known to locals and close to major shopping mall. You can do a lot with this one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; huge potential!

3L]]D DQG ÂżVK FKLSV ZLWK deliveries. Large shop, coolroom, large conveyor oven. Good parking, main street, no competition. Steady business with huge potential for improvement.

$95,000 + sav

$110,000 + sav

CAFE & MILK BAR

MOBILE CATERING

Large modern shop in the best part Fully mobile self-contained of seaside shopping strip. Excellent commercial kitchen. Caters private & corporate events inc races, equipment, inside seating as well as spacious outdoor tables. 15kgs coffee markets, Rotary etc. Work approx. per week. Huge potential to increase 25 hours per week. Predominately FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ EXVLQHVV takings with enthusiastic new owner.

$140,000 + sav

$140,000

CHILDCARE CENTRE

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

HAIR REDUCTION SALON

PET SHOP

Two rooms, licensed for 25 per day, 102 per week occupancy. In the heart of high density residential area, Mon-Fri 7am to 6pm. Can be fully managed, one vendor happy to VWD\ RQ &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

Long established on busy main road, opens 5.30am to 2.30pm.

Great equipment, simple to operate, all the hard work has been done. Approx 6 kgs coffee per week.

Large salon with 2 treatment rooms, spacious waiting/reception area, storage & lunchroom.

All required training, IPL laser machine technical support, online booking system. Close to large shopping centre

Peninsula based, catering to locals, farms, holidaymakers with supplies & feed. Has aquariums, hydrobath, located in large showroom/factory. All stock delivered. Website inc mailbox accounts.

$175,000 + sav

$180,000 + sav

NOW $199,000 + sav

BUSINESS $175,000 FREEHOLD $415,000

$110,000 + sav

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STOCK FEED

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Plus pet food, garden products, with onsite parking, est around 40

$100,000 + sav

$160,000 + sav

LAUNDRETTE

LICENSED CAFE

electrical fencing etc. Large shop years. Outbuilding to store feed.

Turnover $12,000 + pw.

A great opportunity just across the Iconic premises on the Peninsula, Bay. Front room offers unmanned indoor/outdoor seating inc. deck and courtyard. Commercial washing/drying. Large rear room kitchen, 12-15 kgs coffee per for serviced washing, drying, week. Well patronised by ironing etc. Main street close to locals and tourists. major S/C. Very busy, rejects N work.

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Attractive boutique in Sorrento, well stocked with modern well known labels at competitive prices. High stock turnover with new stock weekly. Staff room with kitchen, storage, 3 car parking at rear.

MUST SELL

Large double storey premises on main road. Function areas, large bar, On Premises Licence.

Seats 130 in/20 out. Private rooms, beautiful views, modern menu showcasing local Gippsland produce.

33 machines, 27 placed in locations from Mt Waverley to Mornington. Work no more than 20 hours a week, 3 runs at 6 hours each. Total cash business, vendor will trial on $12,000 pw.

Services SE suburbs with fresh fruit & veg delivery, mainly homes and schools. Website, operates from 2 small factories, 3 vehicles inc. 5 days with 8 weeks holiday a year. Run by H & W with 4 casuals

Food and accessories, grooming & hydrobath, aquariums, birds and reptiles. Extensive website ready for online trading. Large modern premises on main road, ZHOO NQRZQ LQ 0ÂśWRQ RSHUDWLQJ around 25 years.

5 days, hours to suit. Refrigerated 2009 Hino 6 tonne truck in excellent condition, serviced regularly. Pick up in Dandenong and delivers in northern suburbs, set daily run, food industry.

$230,000 inc. stock

$250,000 + sav

$270,000 + sav

$320,000 + sav

NOW $320,000 + sav

$325,000

MOWERS & GARDEN EQUIP.

HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

CONTINENTAL SMALLGOODS

GARDEN SUPPLIES

STEEL CONSTRUCTION

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

Resort style on Phillip Is, land Large business will suit family or partnership, in good location. area 1 hectare, residence, 8 units, Stockists of quality equipment at extensive facilities and play area. affordable prices. Showing excellent Rated 4 star..

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Manufacturer & retailer of over 60 different smoked & cooked products in state of the art purpose built factory/retail outlet. Training offered and recipes will be included.

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Est 25+ years, very well equipped with 4 trucks, loaders & handling equipment.

Supply all types of garden & landscape materials. Many repeat customers inc builders, landscapers, construction companies & homeowners.

Mainly commercial and industrial

UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand

$550,000 + sav

$925,000 + sav

$395,000 + sav

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No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 32 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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^ŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌLJ ďƵƐLJ dLJĂďď ŶƟƋƵĞ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ ĂĨĠ ůŝdžĞƌ ŝƐ Ă ϰ ĚĂLJ Ă ǁĞĞŬ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌ Ψϵ͕ϱϬϬ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ůĞĂƐĞ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ ^ĞĂƟŶŐ ϭϬϬ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ϰϬ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ƉƌŝĐĞĚ ĨŽƌ Ă ƋƵŝĐŬ ƐĂůĞ͘

tĞůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ ŝƩĞƌŶ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ŽŵƉůĞdž ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŝƩĞƌŶ WŽƐƚ KĸĐĞ ĂŶĚ EĞǁƐĂŐĞŶĐLJ͘ džĐĞůůĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƚƵƌŶŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͘ tĞůů ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ Ъ ĚĂLJƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ŚĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŽ ŶĞǁ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌƐ͘

dŚĞ ǁĞůů ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ >ŝůůLJ ĞůůĞ ŽĨ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ tĞůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ĐŽƐŵŽƉŽůŝƚĂŶ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͕ >ŝůůLJ ĞůůĞ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƐŚŽĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĨĂƐŚŝŽŶ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŽƌŝĞƐ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ tŝƚŚ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ƌƵŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ŚŝŐŚ ŽŶ LJŽƵƌ ůŝƐƚ͘

dŚŝƐ ĐĂĨĠ͕ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ƉƌŝŵĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ ,ĂƐƟŶŐƐ͕ ŝƐ ŝŶ ĂƐ ŶĞǁ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶ͘ ĚŽƵďůĞ ƐŚŽƉ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚLJ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ ƚŽ ƉƵƚ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ƐƚĂŵƉ ŽŶ ŝƚ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϴϵ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

KůĚ &ŝƌĞ ^ƚĂƟŽŶ ĂĨĞ

DĂŬĞ Ŷ KīĞƌ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϯϬϬϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϰϬ͕ϬϬϬ t͘/͘t͘Ϭ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĂŶ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ĐĂĨĠ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ƚŽ ƌƵŶ ƚŚĞ ĐĂĨĠ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Ăƌƚ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ ŽĨ ƚŽǁŶ͘ ϵϬƐƋŵ ĂůůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ ĐĂĨĞ͕ ƚĞŶĂŶƚ ƚŽ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŽŶ ŽĨ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĚƵĞ ^ĞƉƚ͘ ϮϬϭϯ͘ ϭϬϬϬƐƋŵ ŽĨ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ͘

&ĂŵŽƵƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŚŝŐŚ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĮƐŚ Θ ĐŚŝƉƐ͕ ŝůůLJ͛Ɛ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ďƌĂŶĚ ƚŽ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ ƐŽ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂƌĚ ǁŽƌŬ ĚŽŶĞ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ǀĂůƵĞ͘ tŝƚŚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞƌ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůĂƐƚ ůŽŶŐ͘

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ

t

h K& E & Z Z

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DŽƵŶƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ

E

džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

DŝŶŝ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞƐ Ͳ KE>z KE Z D /E/E' ƌĂƐƟĐĂůůLJ ZĞĚƵĐĞĚ Ͳ KǁŶĞƌ DƵƐƚ ^Ğůů ^ŝnjĞƐ ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ϯϬƐƋŵ ǁŝƚŚ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌ͘ WŽǁĞƌ ĂŶĚ KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ϭϬн LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ǁŚŽůĞƐĂůĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚ ͬ ĞdžƉŽƌƚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐĞůůƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŐŝŌǁĂƌĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ǀŝĂ ĂŶŶƵĂů ŐŝŌ ĨĂŝƌƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ǁĂƚĞƌ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͘ ŽŶůŝŶĞ͕ ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ƚŽ ĞŶĚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ǁĞď ďĂƐĞĚ ƌĞƚĂŝů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ĚĂƚĂďĂƐĞ͘ ZĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞĚ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ďƌĂŶĚƐ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌƐ͘ Ăůů ƚŽĚĂLJ ĨŽƌ ĨƵůů ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƵŶůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů͘

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϱϲϯ͘ϯϯ н'^d н K'^ ; ĞƉĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƵƐĞͿ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DĐ ƌĂĞ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ; DĂŬĞ ĂŶ KīĞƌ͊Ϳ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ ^,KW^ ;DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĞĚͿ ϯ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϭϱϬƐƋŵ ΨϭϰϰϮ͘ϯϭ Ɖǁ н '^d н K' ϯϮϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϵϬƐƋŵ &ƌŽŵ ΨϲϬϲƉǁ н '^d н K'

KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ǁĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϳϬϬƐƋŵ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϱϬ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ƌĞĐƵƌƌŝŶŐ ĐůŝĞŶƚ ďĂƐĞ͘ s DĞŵďĞƌ͕ Zt ŝŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƉĂŝƌŝŶŐ ŽĨ Ăůů ƚLJƉĞƐ ŽĨ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞƐ͕ ƚLJƌĞ ƌĞƉĂŝƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĂůĞƐ͘ >ŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϴϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ͬ Ăƌ

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h K& E & Z Z

t E ZĞĚ ,ŝůů DŽƚŽƌƐ

K&&/ ^ ;DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĞĚͿ ϭ͕ϯϴĂ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϱϬƐƋŵ ΨϯϭϴƉǁ н '^d н K' ϳΘϴ͕ ϯϴĂ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϭϯϯƐƋŵ Ψϳϲϳ͘ϯϬƉǁ н '^d н K'

tŽƌŬ zŽƵƌ KǁŶ ,ŽƵƌƐ

ϲ ͬ ϭϭ ZĂŝůǁĂLJ 'ƌŽǀĞ Ͳ ϮϬƐƋŵ ΨϯϬϬƉǁ н '^d н K'

^ƵƉĞƌďůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͛Ɛ ŵŽƐƚ ƐŽƵŐŚƚ ĂŌĞƌ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ĞĂƵƟĨƵůůLJ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞůLJ ůĞĂƐĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ DĐ ƌĂĞ WĂǀŝůŝŽŶ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĂǀǀLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŵĂƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘

dŚĞ ^ŚĂŵƌŽĐŬ ĂĨĞ ŝƐ Ă ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ ƚĂŬĞͲĂǁĂLJ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ϯϮϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ &ƌŽŵ ϭϮƐƋŵ &ƌŽŵ ΨϳϬƉǁ н '^d н K' ƐĞƌǀĞƐ ĂŶ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ŽĨ ĨŽŽĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǁĞůůͲĞĂƌŶĞĚ ƌĞƉƵƚĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ͘ >ŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ϳͬϮϯϰ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϱϬƐƋŵ ΨϰϬϬƉǁ н '^d н K' ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐŚŽǁƐ ŐŽŽĚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ŽĨ ĂďŽƵƚ ΨϲϱϬϬƉǁ͘ ĂƐLJ ƚŽ ƌƵŶ͕ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ ƚŽ ŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞ͘ Ϯϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ &ƌŽŵ ϭϮƐƋŵ ΨϮϱϬƉǁ н '^d н K'

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϳϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϵϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

ϲͬϭĂ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ΨϮϰϬƉǁ н '^d н ^&

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

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NEWS DESK

Double diamond celebration for Grants

By Peter McCullough DIAMOND wedding anniversaries are not common. To have two such celebrations involving members of the same family is most unusual. This has been the pleasant experience of two members of the Grant family during the past few months. Valda Grant was the only daughter of Ray and Ruby Grant, orchardists and nursery tree growers of Denham Road, Tyabb. Ron was their only son.

GRANT-COLE: On 8 April 1953, Valda Grant married Harry Cole at St John’s Church, East Malvern, with the vicar of Hastings, Rev Geoffrey Simondson, officiating. The reception was held at Tudor Court in Caulfield.

They honeymooned at Erskine House in Lorne and returned there several months ago as part of their diamond wedding celebrations.

Both Valda and Harry were born in 1927 and lived in the Tyabb area. Like Valda, Harry grew up on a large family orchard; he was the youngest son of Lew and Elma Cole who had five children. Valda and Harry were pupils at Tyabb Railway school – when it had about 35 pupils – and then Frankston High School, whose 350 pupils came from the Mornington Peninsula and Pearcedale-Cranbourne area.

During the latter part of the Second World War, Harry served in the RAAF and then the RAN before returning to Tyabb to join his father as a partner in Coles Nurseries.

Meanwhile, Valda completed business studies in Melbourne, and joined the Australasian Steamship Owners’ Federation where she gained an interest in the maritime industry. This interest was further developed during five years as personal secretary to the commodore at HMAS Cerberus.

With his continued interest in flying, Harry joined the Royal Victorian Aero Club, piloting Tiger Moths from Essendon and, later, from the newly opened Moorabbin Airport. During this time romance blossomed between the couple and they became engaged.

After marrying, Valda and Harry settled into a new home on FrankstonFlinders Rd in Tyabb where by 1960 they had welcomed three sons – Peter, David and Andrew – all of whom, with their wives and seven grandchildren, have brought the couple great joy.

To give their family some of the pleasures they had as children, Harry and Valda bought a beachfront property in Cowes, where many happy times were spent. Harry’s love of gardening and woodwork soon became evident there and in Tyabb where he built a boat for sailing on Western Port.

In the 1960s a change took place in the life of the Coles. Britain cancelled the Empire Preference Scheme for Australian products: the Goulburn Valley fruit canning industry was thrown into chaos, with soft fruit orchards uprooted and nurseries throughout Victoria feeling the effects. Fortunately the change coincided with the growth of Golden Poultry in Somerville, allowing Harry and Valda to diversify into the poultry industry.

During those years their life revolved around their home, Karawatha, where large social gatherings kept the place alive with the amplified music their 1970s teenagers and their friends enjoyed.

“Fun and food” was the order of the day, with Valda well occupied cooking family and community dinners for up to 60 people.

Having spent time travelling across Australia in a campervan and taking overseas visits during their “nomad” years, Harry and Valda always returned home giving thanks for the

Joint milestones: Ron and Dorothy Grant as well as Harry and Valda Cole have celebrated their diamond anniversaries.

Sixty years ago: Harry and Valda (below left) and Ron and Dorothy (below right).

beautiful Western Port district in which they live, for the value of family and friends, and for the ability to join in community activities.

The civic activities of Harry and Valda have been many and varied.

Harry was involved with Tyabb fire brigade in his younger days, particularly in radio communication. His main interest, however, has been involvement with the Anglican church: he was on the vestry at All Saints in Tyabb; was secretary and a lay reader in the Parish of Hastings for decades, and was parish representative on the Melbourne Diocesan Synod from 1957 to 1978.

Harry’s other interest has been history as a researcher, speaker and writer.

Valda has been an office-bearer with a number of organisations: for many years she was on the vestry at All Saints; for shorter periods she held positions at Somerville Preschool Centre and Peninsula School ladies’ auxiliary. There were several years of involvement with St Paul’s Court for the Elderly in Frankston, and for many years she was honorary secretary of the Hastings Western Port Historical Society of which she is a life member.

Valda has had a life-long involvement in history: she has been a researcher and speaker as well as the

author of four books on Western Port, including the award-winning Pioneers and Preachers of Western Port.

She has also been the author of a number of articles that have appeared in the Victorian Historical Journal and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria where she has served on the research and library committee.

Valda was awarded the OAM in 1999 “for service to the community through research into, and promotion of, the history of the Western Port area”.

PRICE-GRANT: On 20 June 1953, Ron Grant married Dorothy Price at All Saints Church of England in East St Kilda. Their reception was held at Tudor Court in Caulfield.

Dorothy was the only daughter of Roy and Amy (nee Unthank) Price and was born in 1929. Ron was born in 1930. He has recollections of seeing Dorothy travelling on the school bus on Friday nights in her Firbank Girls’ Grammar School uniform in about 1945.

Dorothy started her working life at the Australia Club on William Street, a club for farmers when they visited the city. Later she worked in the office at the Tyabb Co-Operative.

By now it was 1950 and Ron was working in Melbourne with CSR. He

was down for the weekend and went to the co-op on Saturday morning with his father. When he saw Dorothy he asked his father who she was and Ray replied “Oh, that’s Harley Unthank’s niece.” That night there was a dance in the Tyabb Hall and, much to Ron’s delight, Dorothy was there. A three-year courtship followed.

Ron’s best man was Roy Flood, a long-time friend who had been in scouts and played football at Hastings with him. Dorothy’s bridesmaid was Jean Lucas who also worked at the coop. Ron recalled that throughout the photo shoot Roy was most concerned and kept saying to Ron, “Hold those gloves up higher, Ron; they look like a cow’s udder”.

Following their honeymoon at Bright and Mt Buffalo, Ron and Dorothy moved into a small house in Denham Rd. Ron had already left his job in the city and returned home to work on the farm. Jennifer was born in 1954 in Hastings Hospital, and Dorothy and her newborn went home to another small house in Denham Rd. Jeff was born in 1957 and Mal in 1961. In 1962 the family moved into a new, typically 1960s, cream brick-veneer built by Somerville builder “Gaza” Shaw. The previous house was moved to Hastings Caravan Park as an office and re-

mained there until recent renovations.

The new house was quite close to Ron’s parents’ home, and meant that Ron was now living where he worked.

Many happy years were spent there with the children attending Tyabb Railway Primary School and the family enthusiastic participants in town activities. There were many caravan holidays using caravans hired from Parnells of Moorooduc.

In October 1963, Ron and his father were involved in a serious tractor accident that saw Ron spend six weeks in a Melbourne hospital before many months of rehabilitation.

Things changed significantly for the Grant family in 1967. One day while Ron and his father were working in the nursery, they were approached by a man wearing a business suit, an unusual sight. He represented a company that was interested in purchasing the farm. After initial rejection, he returned with a better offer and it was not long before the Grants and their neighbours had sold their long-time family properties to Lysaghts.

The Grant property, on the corner of Denham and Frankston-Flinders roads, is now mainly vacant land except for a section that is BlueScope’s recreational area.

In 1968 the family moved to the current property in Tuerong. Ron continued growing nursery trees but left the apple orchard behind.

After the children grew up, Ron and Dorothy became enthusiastic travellers. During the 1980s they visited England, Europe, China, the United States, Canada, Alaska and the Solomon Islands. They also travelled extensively with their caravan and dinghy in Australia.

Until this year every January had been spent at Point Leo and every winter since 1991 had seen them head north. Initially they went to Clifton Beach in Cairns but later became wintertime residents of Karumba in the Northern Territory. There Ron would indulge his lifelong passion of fishing and Dorothy her lifelong passion of socialising with other “nomads”. During the travelling years, in 1993, Ron was diagnosed with bowel cancer but beat the disease.

Ron and Dorothy were keen golfers and members of Cerberus and Flinders clubs as well as charter members at Devilbend Golf Club. Ron played football for Hastings in the post-Coleman era before back problems put an end to his football career. He played cricket for more than 14 years, initially with Brighton (1948) and then with Tyabb.

Ron was an active member of Western Port Lions since its inception (1971-2013). He is a life member of Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association (1956-71) and was on the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League tribunal (1965-74). He had the reputation of dealing out harsh penalties and offenders did not fancy the idea of having to come before him.

Ron and Dorothy now enjoy the company of their family: Jenny (now Lewis), Jeff and Mal as well as their six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. This year has been special: they have not only celebrated their diamond anniversary, but also had the pleasure of joining Valda and Harry in their celebrations. Congratulations to all four.

Valda Cole and Jenny Lewis prepared notes for this story.

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AROUND THE REGION

Dromana pier petition goes to the parliament A PETITION calling for replacement of Dromana’s pier and signed by almost 7000 people has been tabled in state parliament.

The petition was created by the Association for Building Community in Dromana’s Save the Dromana Pier campaign, which started last August soon after it was told by Parks Victoria the 1960 pier had concrete cancer and could be closed within eight years if not repaired.

The tabling of the petition was organised by Nepean MP Martin Dixon but carried out by his Liberal colleague David Morris, the MP for Mornington, as Mr Dixon is a minister and cannot table petitions due to parliamentary rules.

Save the Dromana Pier committee chairman Ray Barnard-Brown said the campaign was started after the demolition at short notice of the tower on Arthurs Seat last August.

“The tower was pulled down after Parks Victoria said it had concrete cancer and could not be saved,” he said.

“The association decided the same fate could meet the pier, which also has concrete cancer. It is caused by moisture penetrating the concrete and corroding reinforcing steel. Rust produced by the corrosion expands and causes the concrete to split and eventually fall away, allowing the corrosion to accelerate until the concrete is no longer safe to use.”

Mr Barnard-Brown said the campaign was designed to bring the matter to the attention of the public in and around Dromana.

“Hopefully, it will create a demand

by the public that the pier must be replaced immediately after it is demolished. This is likely to occur within eight to 10 years, perhaps less.”

He said Parks Victoria was “willing to replace the pier but funds must be available to do so without delay or the replacement will be deferred and perhaps never carried out”.

“Imagine Dromana without the pier – it cannot be allowed to happen.

“Mr Dixon said the 7000-signature petition was the second or third biggest he could remember.

“The tabling of the petition closes phase 1 of the Save the Dromana Pier committee’s work and it must now endeavour to keep the issue before the public over the coming years until the pier is replaced.”

A pier of some kind has existed at Dromana since 1862. It was once the second-longest on Port Phillip at 1200 metres.

It was used by fishing boats and had a rail line to move timber and other goods onto cargo ships.

It hosted the famous paddlesteamers Golden Crown, Lonsdale, Ozone, Hygeia and Weeroona during the golden age of sea travel on Port Phillip between the 1880s and 1942 when the last steamer, Weeroona, ceased operating.  For details of the campaign, contact Association for Building Community in Dromana, PO Box 150, Dromana 3936 or email: barnardbrown9@bigpond.com

Rust never sleeps: Top, Dromana pier has concrete cancer and might last only another 8-10 years. Picture: Yanni Left, a petition has been tabled in the parliament calling for its replacement.

At the parliament were, from left, Ray Barnard-Brown of ABCD, Mornington MP David Morris, David Buchanan and Gary Howard of ABCD and Nepean MP Martin Dixon.

It’s not a new fire levy, it’s a fairer fire levy.

On 1 July 2013, as recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, the Victorian Government is replacing the old fire services levy with a fairer system.

Rather than being added to insurance premiums, the levy will now be collected with council rates. This means all property owners contribute a fair share to the Country Fire Authority or the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

The levy is a fixed charge of $100 for residential properties and $200 for non-residential properties, plus a variable charge based on the property’s capital improved value.

All funds will go towards supporting Victoria’s fire services.

GST and stamp duty charged on the old levy have been removed and, for the first time, eligible pensioners and veterans will receive a $50 concession. These reforms will save households and business around $100 million a year.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Lost in Westerport Bay, Glasgow woman fined over suspicious dealings Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, July 5 1913.

THE following article, bearing on the letter under the above heading appearing in our columns on 28th June, is taken from the “Woonthaggi Criterion”:“In last Thursday’s ‘Age’ a passenger on the SS Genista from Cowes to Stony Point (a 20 minutes voyage), related a blood-curdling experience of the sea under the title of ‘Lost in Westernport’. It appears that the steamer was beset by a fog which lasted some minutes, and the engines were slowed down for a short time. Meanwhile the vessel was drifting on the placid waters of the land-locked bay and dreadful visions of the fate of the Titanic arose in the writer’s mind. But he did not entirely lose his head. He carefully counted the life buoys, life belts, floating seats and life boat; but alas! they were all inadequate, for there were seven passengers on board and the result of the examination was only an increase of his alarm. ‘The horrible fact dawned upon us,’ he says, ‘that we were lost at sea, drifting heaven knows whether, at the mercy of wind and wave, heatless, compassless, and unfriended,’ for his critical eye had judged the compass to be out of order. All at once the Genista, which had never been more than three or four miles from terra firma, landed her passengers in safety, and the woefully befunked seafarer was able to breathe again. No more harrowing story of the perils of the sea has been written since the recital of the lamentable Wreak of the Puffin’ Billy in the 12ft square pond of a London garden. One shudders to think what would happen to

this alarmist traveller if he appeared to be lost in a fog in a quarter acre Gippsland paddock, with no human habitation nearer than 15 yards. *** A WOMEN was fined at Glasgow under the Children’s Act for selling to little boys of seven and nine a composition of dandelion and other substances, with the name of ‘The Boy’s Smoking Mixture.’ *** MESSRS A. Perrott and Co., have purchased the butchering business at Hastings lately carried on by Mr F. Piper. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will conduct their usual monthly sale at Somerville on Wednesday next, 9th July. Particulars are advertised. *** LARGE quantities of Swede turnips have been grown in the Somerville district this season, and have proved profitable to the growers. Winter spraying has been started, and orchardists would appreciate a fine spell of weather. *** MESSRS T. R. B. Morton and Son will conduct an auction sale at Hastings on Friday and Saturday next, July 11th and 12th, when, under instruction from Mr M. O’Neill, they will offer for sale his stock of drapery, groceries, etc. The same firm will also, on 18th July, offer for sale the stock, plant and furniture of Mr A. E. Hitchins, on his farm three miles from Bittern. *** VOTERS’ Lists and Separate Voters’ Lists are now open for inspection between the 8th and 14th July, for the following ridings of the Shire of

Frankston and Hastings:- North Riding, Shannon’s Store; Centre Riding, P.O. Somerville; East Riding, P.O. Hastings. The same can be inspected between the same dates at the Mornington shire hall for the Shire of Mornington. *** THE Frankston Brass Band will play selections in Bay Street, Frankston, on this Saturday evening (weather permitting). *** DESPITE the low prices ruling for fruit through the early part of this season, there is no diminuition in the demand for fruit trees. There seems to be no end to the quantity despatched from the Somerville district. *** THERE have been a number of cases of tonsilitis in the Somerville district lately, and the last to fall a victim is our genial State School teacher, Mr G. Reed. The school has been closed temporarily. *** THE Rabbit Inspector (Mr J. Kelleher) has drawn our attention to a slight error in the article headed ‘A Talk with the new Rabbit Inspector.’ The words ‘lay thickly in a burrow’ should read ‘lay thickly in a furrow.’ He has also informed us that a shallow, narrow furrow is the best. *** THE Frankston Club has now completed its preparations, and is to open its new billiards room tonight at 7.30.

In our advertising columns the club announces its intention of having the billiards room open every evening from 7.30. The table is full size, one of Alcock’s best, and in perfect order, having had only a few months’ use.

*** ACCORDING to our advertising columns, a splendid opportunity is given housewives during the present month for obtaining drapery, boots, shoes, ironmongery, crockery, groceries, etc, at ridiculously low prices at A. Nunn and Sons’ sale, Mornington, which commences on Monday next, the 7th inst. For full particulars see our advertising columns. *** ON Wednesday afternoon at the Mornington golf links, Mr Townsend, on behalf of the members of the club, presented Mr D. J. B. Tait with a handsome set of ebony Military brushes suitably inscribed on a silver plate, in recognition of his valuable services as hon sec. and treas. to the golf club during the past two years. Mr and Mrs Tait were also entertained at afternoon tea (at the links) by the ladies. *** THE Minister of Lands on Thursday received a deputation from the Phillip Island and Woolamai shire; introduced by Mr Downward, M.L.A. The deputation asked that about 700 acres of land near the Woolamai railway station, on the Woithiggi line, should be made available for settlement. It was of no use for mining, for which it was locked up, but it would provide several farms. A block might be retained for the erection of a school. Mr McKenzie promised to confer wilh the Ministers of Mines and Education regarding the requests. *** THE annual social gathering of the Tyabb and Hastings Fruitgrowers Association was held in the hall on Friday week last. It is easily seen that this social has the effect of providing

an enjoyable evening for a greater number of the leading residents of the district than any other that is held during the year. Almost every resident for miles round is now a member of the association, and at the annual social they may all be seen, both young and old, dancing and singing until the early hours, and then when tired out, express the fact that they have had a most enjoyable evening. There was not however quite as many present on this occasion, especially from the Hastings district. During the interval between the dances, songs were contributed by Mr H. Schmidt and Miss Doris Unthank, recitations by Mr Boe and a very appropriate address on Tyabb’s first show by Mr Boe, and a stepdance by Cr Cole. A sumptuous laid out supper was provided by the ladies, and was heartily enjoyed about midnight.

At the ordinary monthly meeting of the association, held on the 19th, Mr H. H. Halfield, of the Vacuum Oil Co., delivered a very interesting lecture on spraying oils and the way in which they are prepared. The assistant chemist, of the same company, had also intended to be present and give practical demonstrations showing how the various preparations are distilled from the crude oil, but unfortunately missed the train at the last moment, but Mr Hadfield promised that on some future occasion he would make arrangements for another demonstration of the same kind, and make sure that the chemist and the “still” would be present. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Hatfield, for his very interesting address.

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By Stuart McCullough I HAVE no idea what we were thinking. Neither of us had started the day declaring that we needed to find and purchase the worst piece of art in the known universe. Particularly one that featured as its subject that most mysterious and mythical of creatures: the frog.

But by the time the sun had been swallowed by the earth, we had done exactly that. I can only attribute our decision to part with an amount of money in exchange for a painting that neither of us liked to look at, much less wanted to own, as being the result of panic on my part.

I’m not even sure of its official title. But if I had to guess, I’d say it was something along the lines of Frog Conference, as it features four amphibians sitting on lily pads in a swamp, presumably discussing matters of importance such as the impact of the high Australian dollar on the export market or, possibly, whether anyone from Team Joel has a cinder’s chance in hell of winning The Voice. Some works of art are hypnotic; they make it almost impossible to look away. This one defied convention and

seemed to actively spurn eye contact.

How we became the owners of this abomination says a lot about how eager we are not to disappoint others. We were driving through the countryside when we spotted a small bluestone building promising both “art” and “craft”. This, as things transpired, was putting things far too highly. However, it’s true to say that a store of this kind will rarely take an entirely honest approach to its contents. It’s enough to say that

you never see shops offering “bad pottery” or “dud paintings”.

The warning signs were obvious, even if the one at the front of the shop was not. As we entered, the guy behind the counter looked surprised if not a little alarmed to see us. It was immediately apparent that we were the first people to step inside for quite some time. A small stereo sat on the counter and the sounds of Pour Some Sugar On Me by pop-metal poodles Def Leppard trick-

led out. The walls were lined with shelves and gave you the sense that the room was starting to close in on itself. Every available surface was covered with objects, all of which were equally hideous to the eye.

There were pottery frogs of every conceivable shape, size and dimension. It was as if we had stumbled into some kind of small-town cult where amphibians were regarded as deities to be worshipped. And, of course, turned into pottery figurines that sold for $12 a pop.

Having been initially alarmed at our appearance, the gentleman at the front counter had now decided to talk up the place, asking us what we thought. A thousand descriptors sprang to mind, but the only one to escape my lips was, “It’s lovely”. A sign hanging from one of the shelves declared that if you break something, you’ve bought it. For a moment I thought this was an invitation. Perhaps others had been so outraged by mediocre ceramic amphibians that they were unable to contain their anger, smashing pottery frogs to spare others from a fate worse than Def Leppard before being hauled away.

He began to follow us as we walked through the store.

Whether he had us pegged as potential shoplifters or simply hadn’t seen other people in such a long time and had forgotten how to interact, I couldn’t say.

Whatever the reason, it created a pressure-cooker environment, one in which we felt compelled to do anything other than leave empty-handed.

Pottery was clearly out of the question – what possible use could I have for a ceramic frog? Whereas a painting of several frogs hanging out and discussing the weather is something you can use every day.

After a couple of laps to try and lose the shop assistant, we settled for a painting. To suggest that it was possibly the best of a bad bunch doesn’t really do it justice. I was probably holding it, thinking to myself how extremely vulgar and – to be frank – incredibly brown the piece was when the man who ran the store asked whether he should run it through the register.

For a moment, I couldn’t speak. Perhaps there was a frog in my throat. Given the circumstances, it would be no surprise if one of those little

beggars had managed to slip in and take up residence in my oesophagus. “Thanks,” was all I managed to utter. Like lightning, the man had whipped the painting out of my hands and was wiping away the cobwebs from the register. It was too late; I was stuck.

When we got home a few days later, Frog Conference was given pride of place.

Which, in our house, just so happens to under the bed along with the emergency toolkit, some old sneakers and the free weights I no longer use.

It was by chance that I stumbled across it a few days ago.

It remains as stubbornly ugly as the day we first bought it. Oscar Wilde once wrote that “all art is quite useless”. I suspect he wrote those words while staring at a print of Frog Conference and listening to Pour Some Sugar On Me. I think he had a point. I have no idea what to do with the thing. My fear is that, some time in the future, I will overlook someone’s birthday and need a gift at short notice. Should I ever give you a painting of a bunch of frogs, let me simply say in advance: better you than me. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Judy Reaper said: “Santa’s Place is pleased to announce we now have a liquor licence and will be able to serve alcohol.”

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A Grain of Salt I WAS never big on Lady Julia. I’ve worked with and under females for years; in theatre, racetracks and union committee meetings. Bosses and equals; some good, some not so good, like men. I liked her as Deputy PM; she answered the questions, but I figured back then she would be a different kettle of fish as numero ono; more of an instinct based on past experiences. A dyed in the wool leftwing unionist; not an enemy, but a hardline opponent. I was sad when her lot shoved it up Kevvy, the wowser who cost me a fortune in cigarettes. He didn’t deserve that, albeit he was into self-love.

All up she’s done more good things than messy ones but overall is low on my list of heroes. I’m a Labor voter, or more to the point I’d never vote for the Conservatives. It’s all very messy at the moment, both sides, with the waters further muddied by the media vultures. We wait and watch. *** FROM NSW rugby league skipper Paul Gallen after being suspended for one match for fighting: “It’s a man’s game.”

Mark Robinson, Herald Sun football reporter, repeats this mantra on a weekly basis. So what does it mean

aside from telling us they’re in favour of thuggery? I suspect both would use another ridiculous phrase when it suits them, like “It’s un-Australian”. Maybe there’s an inference as to their misogynous thinking? The Australian women’s cricket team plays a tough brand of cricket. One wonders what the boys would say if they went the biff. *** IT’S all a bit weird really. We have our mates (the Yanks) on the attack with Edward Snowden and Julian Assange classed as the epitome of evil while at the same time our American mates are reading this column on my computer.

I liked this one, from Adrian Tabor in Point Lonsdale: “My wife sent me a shopping list in an email. I lost it. Will the AFP find it for me, please?”

In fairness I should mention that while Assange supporters hold him up as a banner of truth, they don’t seem to mind that he doesn’t apply his same principles to accessing Chinese or Russian secrets. *** INTERESTING to read of Nathan Buckley’s talk of “non-negotiables” and the leadership group. “It gives the players ownership of their destiny and the way they want to go about their

football and the values they expect to adhere.”

Apparently they have this “leading teams” group overseeing this philosophy. I’m wondering how all this will shape up if (say) our captain or one or two others of the leadership group lose form? Human nature is never far away? *** TONY: “A country working and paying taxes from day one.”

Let’s hope this includes everyone, like illegal drug pushers and fixing those tax avoidance schemes.

Here on our glorious Mornington Peninsula (despite a Third World bus service), a cash economy abounds out of necessity. If the cost of my cappuccino increases by 50 cents, bang goes another $200 a year.

As far as I know, Cerberus was named after a mythical, three-headed dog guarding the gates to hell. It stands to reason therefore if we relocate our naval establishment to the tip of Point Nepean we will go a long way toward stopping the boats? Will “Labor’s border protection crisis” as told to us become the “Liberals’ border protection crisis”?

Well, yes, but we can expect our

media to explain it in a nicer way, like “Tony rolled his sleeves up to correct Julia’s mistakes”. Whatever. *** THIRTY-nine Australians have been removed as members of the Order of Australia. Those who interest me are Brian Quinn, Clinton Condon, Frank De Stefano, Dick Pratt, Steve Vizard and Alan Bond, all super-rich men before the event that caused their reputation to be tarnished.

I ask myself why, with all the money (and power) they have as a comfort and part of their everyday lifestyle – something that 99 per cent of us will never have – do they lie and cheat to accumulate even more?

An apartment 270 metres above Melbourne is for sale at $18 million; Eureka Tower. The entire 84th floor no less; swisho everything including uninterrupted views extending to LahLah Land.

If they offerred it to me with a rental deal at $100 a week and the proviso that I must live there for five years (health and holidays permitting), I’d tell them to go jump. Those half dozen disgraced men could have bought something like this, if they didn’t already have it, but no, they settle to

By Cliff Ellen cheat to accumulate more. Fascinating. *** THE anorexic idealisation of women is not my cup of green tea. Betty Grable, even Mae West for me.

When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it.

Passion without commitment is useless.

“I met an old lady once, almost 100 years old, and she told me, ‘There are only two questions that human beings have ever fought over, all through history. How much do you love me?

And who’s in charge?’” (Elizabeth Gilbert).

Farewell Betty Burstall, founder of La Mama 1968; structure, metal, substance.

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Understrength Bombers see off Pearcedale as Sharks tear apart Somerville NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly FRANKSTON Bombers defied the odds on Saturday in Nepean League, overcoming a host of injuries to beat Pearcedale by the smallest of margins.

The Bombers went into the match without top-liners including coach Duncan Proud, Jeremy Waixel, Allan Williams, Jay Reynolds, Marcus Bate, Luke Lewis and James Degenhardt.

Proud, Williams and Waixel represented half of the Bombers’ backline.

Proud said Williams and Degenhardt were expected back this week, while he, Waixel and Lewis were expected “to be right after the bye”. Reynolds, who tore a medial against Dromana, might be back before the finals.

For Pearcedale, Frankston Bombers were ripe for the picking.

The Panthers welcomed back Pat Heijden and Byron Hoe but lost coach Ben Cadd to work commitments.

If ever Pearcedale was going to beat Frankston, this was it.

And it looked as though it was going to happen when the home side booted six goals to two in the first quarter.

Proud gave his Bombers’ charges a good, old-fashioned spray at the break, pleading with his players to reset their structures and play to the game plan.

The Panthers extended their lead beyond six goals midway through the second quarter before Frankston clicked into gear.

As requested by the coach, the Bombers started to use the footy better than the opposition, while the Panthers began to cough up the footy coming out of defence.

Frankston key forwards Zac

Longham (two goals) and Scott Foster (four) started to get some opportunities and Brian O’Carroll was in vintage form.

O’Carroll’s run and ball use through the middle was match-turning, while young Josh Francis on a wing dominated and did not waste a single possession.

The Bombers kicked the last three goals of the second term to get within 11 points at half-time.

Pearcedale kept its nose in front in the third but by the midway mark of the final quarter, Frankston hit the front.

Pearcedale full-forward Pat Heijden and opponent Sam Drake, who took the honours, went toe to toe in one last-ditch effort for Pearcedale with a minute on the clock, but Frankston cleared, took the ball up the other end and won by a point, 12.15-87 to 13.8-86.

Chris Fortnam was outstanding for the Panthers, as was Chris Hensby, while Ben Mitchell won the battle in the ruck against Haydn Moore.

As expected, Duncan Proud was very happy after the match.

“It was going to be a tough ask with that many players out of the side but I couldn’t be happier to come away with the four points,” he said.

“We have played 11 blokes under the age of 21 in the past couple of weeks and they have really stood up.

“Brian O’Carroll and Shane Vandervalk were great in helping us get back into the game when we were six goals down and I thought Nathan and Ryan Lonie really stood up in the second half. Sam Drake and Josh Francis were also great, while Jack Foster came up from the under-18s and was sensational across halfback.”

On the other side of the fence,

Tyabb coach and club part ways

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly TYABB Football Club is officially in the market for a new coach after the club and coach Brad Coller agreed to part ways in the middle of last week.

The rumour mill was rife, some saying Coller was sacked while the official word from Tyabb was he resigned.

Coller told The News “the decision was mutual”.

“The club was well aware that I wasn’t going to coach at Tyabb next season and it got to the stage where they wanted to start putting some things in place to prepare for 2014,” Coller said.

“I agreed that it would be easier for them to do that if I wasn’t around.”

Coller said the club was a fantastic one with many great people, but that wasn’t replicated on the ground.

“It was a tough gig and off-field the

Josh Beard, who took the Pearcedale reins in the absence of coach Ben Cadd, was devastated with his team’s performance.

“We just turned over the footy far too much and all credit to Frankston; they made us pay,” he said.

“Losing Dylan Hoare early cost us too because he was up and about, and is such an important player.

“We had our fair share of chances to win but poor use of the football and bad decision-making at key times was the reason we lost. We just have to get better at these areas if we want to play finals and have an impact.

After a big week off the field with the departure of coach Brad Coller, Tyabb’s onfield woes continued when it lost to Rye by 89 points.

Coller and the club parted ways and star Ryan Jones headed home to Cranbourne after being cleared.

The decision for Coller to leave was “mutual”, according to the former coach (see full story in sports section).

With Ray Hallal at the helm, the Yabbies were far from competitive against the Demons, losing 7.3-45 to 20.14-134.

Rye welcomed for the first time this season one of its star recruits in Troy Wright, who broke a foot in a practice match.

He booted three goals, while Ben Holmes booted five and Ben WintersKerr four. Grant Wilson also kicked

three goals in his 200th match, while Darren Booth and Adam Kirkwood continued their domination.

Rye is just one game outside the five, but still has to play Dromana, Frankston Bombers and Sorrento.

Pearcedale plays Tyabb, Crib Point, Devon Meadows, Red Hill and Rye. The third team in the equation for the fifth spot is Crib Point, which plays Devon, Pearcedale, Hastings, Tyabb and Red Hill.

Sorrento turned it on by belting Somerville by 105 points.

We have been critical of Sorrento for not burying sides, but they did it on Saturday.

Ben Schwarze booted six, James Hallahan four and a further eight players contributed on the scoreboard.

Rhys Palmer was the best of the Eagles with two goals while Leigh Stewart also led from the front.

Red Hill was up and about against Devon Meadows, winning 14.11-95 to 9.7-61.

At half-time, the score was 10.5 to 2.6.

The Panthers went into the game without key players Alex Doria, Dean Watson and Stefan Baumgartner.

Dylan Jones booted four and Jarryd Douglas three for the Hillmen while Jake Mitchell and Jake Mold played well.

Andrew Oldmeadow and Jack Henderson were good for Devon, and 16-year-old Kane Spring was

outstanding across half-back.

Panthers coach Brent Clinnick said it was another tough day.

“Once again, a slow start cost us early and we coughed up the footy far too often,” he said.

“Our second half was good, outscoring them seven goals to four but we gave them too big a head start.”

Rosebud once again was on fire and disposed of Hastings with relative ease.

The Buds opened up a four-goal break in the first quarter and extended the margin at every change, winning 19.16-130 to 13.11-89.

Ben Schultz made it three bags of seven in a row to move to 39 for the season, and Matty Payne kicked four to take him to 28.

Sorrento’s Leigh Poholke leads the goalkicking table with 48, Ben Holmes is second on 43 and Pat Heijden has 40.

Colin McVeigh was Hastings’ best with five goals and David Hull and Kain Stratton flew the flag yet again.

Dromana easily accounted for Crib Point, although inaccuracy cost them a bigger than 60-point win.

The Tigers kicked 16.19 to 8.7.

Toby Banks was best on ground with four goals, and Sam Guerts and Braedan Dennis also were very good.

Matt Sloper and Luke Herrington topped the list for the Pies.

’Buds beat Blues: Hastings went down to Rosebud by 41 points. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

club was great, but we just couldn’t get it going on the field,” he said.

“With 12 of your best players missing for two years, it makes it hard, but the reality is the buck stops with me.”

Star forward Ryan Jones was cleared back to Cranbourne during the week.

“Ryan came across to Tyabb with me in 2012 and I talked him into staying this season,” Coller said.

“He was happy to stay on but he has a lot of mates at Cranbourne and I think they have been in his ear for a few weeks.

“The club completely understood his stance and was more than happy for him to head back to Cranbourne.

“I’m looking forward to just getting around and watching a few games.

I’m not sure at this stage where I might bob up next season.”

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Bulls put Redlegs to the sword as Mornington’s season slips away PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly KARINGAL has jumped back into the top three after smashing Mt Eliza by almost 10 goals in Peninsula League.

In the past six weeks, Mt Eliza has been the most consistent and dominant side in the competition, but Karingal put the Redlegs to the sword on Saturday.

It was an emphatic victory for the Bulls, 18.9-117 to 9.4-58, who once again proved their best is good enough to win the flag.

Small forward Dale Alanis was brilliant for his side with six goals, while Chris Hay’s inclusion in the team in the past fortnight has straightened up the Bulls.

Grant Goodall was at his dominant best in the ruck, while David Hirst has also hit a purple patch of form after a slow start to the season. It was also good to see coach Brendan Dunne back in familiar territory, dominating proceedings in defence.

The Bulls choked the free-running Redlegs through the middle, preventing key target Scott Lockwood from having one-out tussles all afternoon. Lockwood was restricted to one goal.

Jimmy Clayton and Rohan Heasley were the best of the Redlegs while Sam Gill was again among the team’s better performers.

The loss has seen the Redlegs drop

from outright second, where they were a game clear, to fifth position, 21 per cent behind Bonbeach, which claimed second place.

Edithvale-Aspendale got back onto the winner’s list, ending Mornington’s season on Saturday.

The Eagles opened the game in lively fashion, leading by three goals at quarter time and by five goals at the major break.

However, with its season on the line, Mornington hit back in the third and got within a point at the change.

Michael Altenkirch, Anthony Simpson and Daniel Moss were up and about for the Dogs while Smeeton and Forato racked up possessions.

The Eagles settled the better in the last quarter through the likes of Matt Kremmer in attack with five goals, Nick Connellan in the back line and man mountain Markham Johnson in the ruck.

In a tense final quarter, the visitors ran out winners 12.15-87 to 10.14-74.

Mornington coach Stuart Seagar refused to concede his team’s season was over.

“Things are very tough for us now, sitting two games outside the five, but I still believe in the group and that our best is good enough against the top sides,” he said.

“While we don’t like to use excuses, the reality is that we have been hit pretty hard by injuries.

“The loss of Warwick Miller overseas hurt us because he’s one of the best three players in the competition, and I think people underestimate the loss of Josh McLerie, who was sensational for us down back.

“Jackson Calder now gets doubleand triple-teamed by the opposition backs and our young blokes are starting to feel the pinch of a tough preseason and tough competition.

“There is no rest for teams this year.

There are no easy games and it’s a challenge to come up every week, especially for one of the youngest lists in the competition.”

Mornington is now two games and 11 per cent outside the top five.

In a close season, it’s going to be extremely tough from here for the Dogs to play finals.

Importantly, Bonbeach grabbed an additional 18 per cent after belting Chelsea by a whopping 170 points.

The Sharks have a percentage of 129, 11 per cent higher than thirdplaced Karingal and 21 per cent better than fifth-placed Mt Eliza.

In a tight season, the win will prove to be significant.

The Sharks booted eight goals in the first quarter, eight in the second, 10 in the third and six in the last to win 32.13-205 to 5.5-35.

Bonbeach had 12 goalscorers, seven multiple and six who booted three or more.

Calhan McQueen finished the afternoon with a career-high seven goals, Shane McDonald booted five, Shaun Foster four and Mark Tyrell was again outstanding.

Ricky Ferraro played well and Paul Rebeschini dominated. Josh Bull played his best game of the season for the Sharks.

It was a long day at the office for the Gulls. Brad Clark worked tirelessly, Ryan Stewart tried his heart out and Niz Abdallah did well for the second week on the trot.

Frankston YCW had a big scare at Lloyd Park against Langwarrin before steadying late in the game to win by 20 points, 13.7-85 to 9.11-65.

The Kangas dominated the first quarter, keeping the reigning champions goalless, but squandered opportunities, kicking 2.5 for the term.

As expected, the Stonecats got back into the game in the second term with Ben Tellis and Jack Mazurek getting plenty of the footy.

Michael Chaplin was also starting to have an influence in attack.

Regardless, the Kangas led by a goal at the big interval.

Frankston YCW got out to a five-goal break in the third before Langwarrin kicked the final three goals of the quarter to trail by a kick at three-quarter time.

Jason Curry and Jimmi Johnson were getting plenty of it and Mitch

Gill-Furness played his best game for the season.

Aaron Shaw with three goals and Luke Damon, also with three, were proving to be a handful for the usually sure Stonecats defence.

Langwarrin kicked the first goal of the last quarter to draw level, but the Stonecats steadied and recorded a hard-fought win.

The result highlighted how close the competition is between top and bottom. It also showed the onceunstoppable Stonecats can be beaten.

In good news for the competition, power ruckman Ash Eames is just three weeks away from playing.

Seaford had its season on the line on Saturday against Pines. It was also a day of celebration for the 1993 premiership teams.

The Tigers responded, kicking 15 goals to eight in the second half to completely outclass the Pythons.

Tommy Shaw booted six goals and Aaron Walton, Dylan Sloan and teenager Rourke Fisher dominated for the Tigers, who led by just four points at half-time.

However, they were sensational in the second half, winning 23.11-149 to 15.9-99.

Dale Tedge with three goals, Beau Hendry and Nick Wilcox were the best of the Pythons.

Pines is in sixth position, six per cent ahead of Seaford, now in seventh.

Panthers on right track: coach

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly DEVON Meadows coach Brent Clinnick believes his club is on the right track for sustained success, despite winning just one game this season.

Clinnick, who was reappointed coach for the 2014 season, said my comments about him and his players were “unfounded and absolutely untrue”.

Clinnick was scathing of comments made by me in The News last week and in the Football Record.

For the record, I wrote that Devon

Meadows played a defensive zone brand of football that it was unable to execute. I also questioned the team’s lack of Plan B and believed the players looked lost during games.

The remarks were based on seeing Devon Meadows’ games against Somerville (the only win) and Pearcedale.

Clinnick said he and his players were left bewildered by the comments.

“We simply don’t have a defensive game plan. We don’t train that way and we don’t play that way,” he said.

“It may appear that way when we are

under the pump because the players go into their shells. This has happened to us quite a bit. However, to say that we plan to push numbers behind the ball is just not right.

“We need to play to our strengths.

We don’t have body size like others in the competition. We need to defend wide and find players with space when we bring the ball out of defence. If that means we kick it across the ground to someone 40 metres on their own, that’s the way we play.

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backs under pressure if we turn the footy over.

“You need to remember that we are coming from a long way back.

“We haven’t played finals since 2001 and the culture of the club is not a winning one.

“We also came into this season without the top three in last year’s best and fairest – David Velardo (gone to Oakleigh Districts), Billy Hayes (working in Darwin) and Jesse Dehey (broken foot).

“Many of our good players like Callum O’Hare and Ash Adams don’t

do much of a preseason because of cricket.

“In the past two years we have recruited 20- and 21-year-olds who will be good players for us for many years to come.

“We want sustained success, not a quick fix. With that comes some speed humps along the way.

“We are all trying very hard to turn things around and it doesn’t help when we read what you’re writing in the media,” Clinnick told me.

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9 Greens and 18 distinctly separate tees and fairways Club house facilities - large undercover BBQ area Low green fees Picturesque views Social Clubs welcome - discount for 20 or more players &ORVHG IRU FRPSHWLWLRQ RU DV QRWLÀHG E\ WKH PDQDJHU

as follows: Members 0700 - 1500 Saturdays. Ladies 0830 - 1230 Tuesdays Neat casual dress required: Collared shirts only to be worn slacks, neat jeans or shorts with socks may be worn golf shoes or non ripple style sports shoe to be worn

NO Tracksuits, Stubbies or Football Shorts

COURSE BOOKINGS 5983 6006 – 0414 925 587

WE W E SPECIALISE SPE ECIA AL IN VEHICLE REPAIRS We will provide a competitive estimate.

We will repair your vehicle to a high standard with a lifetime warranty. (*conditions apply) We can help you with large or small repairs INTRODUCING OUR NEW

FLOATS, TRUCKS & TRAILERS DIVISION New Custom Floats All Repairs & Servicing Obligation Free Quotes!

Small or Large Repairs Professional Tradesmen!

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2/8 Simcock St, Somerville Vic 3912 2 T 03 59 77 66 77 email transmend @bigpond.com

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907 Nepean Highway, Mornington.

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^Recommended driveaway prices available at Peninsula Honda while stocks last for 13YM CR-V VTi 2WD manual, 13YM Jazz Vibe manual, 12YM City VTi manual and 13YM Civic Hatch VTi-S manual. Metallic/pearlescent paint available at additional cost on Jazz, City and Civic Hatch (standard inclusion on CR-V and Civic Hatch Yellow Topaz Metallic). †Offer applicable on new and ex demo vehicles purchased between 1/05/13 and 30/06/13 at Peninsula Honda. 5 years/140,000km Extended Warranty is inclusive of 3 years/100,000km New Vehicle Warranty. Please refer to Honda’s Warranty documentation for conditions. Peninsula Honda reserve the right to change or extend these offers. The Bluetooth word mark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and use of such mark by Honda is under licence. iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc. * Fuel consumption figure quoted is based on ADR81/02 combined test results for CR-V 2WD 2.0L VTi manual. + Leather includes some PVC vinyl material.

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WESTERNPORT HOTEL New Winter Menu Now Available

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