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IF ever a shopkeeper knows the inside gossip of a town it’s the hairdresser. So Keith Williamson must know a lot about Hastings. The popular barber who has been cutting hair and trimming beards for the past 43 years and seven months is ready for semi-retirement. Mr Williamson, 67, began as a 16-year-old apprentice in Main Street, Mornington, in 1968 and bought the business eight years later. Moving to Hastings after a few years he set up shop in the former Half Case and then Ritchies’ Arcade with partner Wolfgang Foine. After three years an estate agent suggested they would do better if they moved out onto High Street. “I said if you can get us a shop we’ll move there – and he did,” Mr Williamson said. The pair moved to 26 High Street and stayed 34 years before moving to 23 High Street six years ago. Mr Foine retired 12 years ago. It’s been a labour of love of sorts. Mr Williamson has enjoyed the company of loyal regulars – many trusting him alone with their locks and refusing to go anywhere else. “I’ve had calls from regulars travelling overseas from Chicago, Heathrow and even Port Hedland to book haircuts,” he says. “Another customer has been coming to see me for 43 years and, apart from his mother cutting his hair until he was three, has never gone anywhere else.” The Tyabb resident says while he is closing the High Street shop he will still be cutting hair part-time from his pool room at home. “It’s time to slow down a bit so I’m really just relocating,” he said. Stephen Taylor

Ulcer study ‘now a trial’ - mayor Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au FEARS over the environmental effects of using chemicals to kill mosquitos have raised questions about the methods being used on the Mornington Peninsula to investigate the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer. The Beating Buruli in Victoria: Mosquito Control Study was launched on the back of a $2.4 million federal government grant announced by Flinders MP and Health Minister Greg Hunt in September 2017 to “get to the bottom” of the causes of the ulcer.

Increasing numbers of Buruli ulcer cases are being reported, mainly on the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas, but also extending as far north along the coast of Port Phillip to Sandringham. Scientists suspect the ulcer is caused by a bacterium which infects humans bitten by a mosquito. A scientist not involved in the study doubts that its methods would “pass the usual university research ethics committee approval”. There are also growing fears that the chemicals being used to kill mosquitos will poison other insects, including bees, and creatures that eat them.

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Shire councillors were told last week that there is a “paucity of information” confirming mosquitos were to blame for Buruli ulcers. The effectiveness of efforts to run trials to control mosquitos could be jeopardised by the number of residents deciding to opt out of the study being run by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Doherty Institute, Barwon Health, Austin Health, CSIRO, Agriculture Victoria, The University of Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula Shire. More than 10,000 signatures have been added to an online petition pro-

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testing at the use of chemicals to kill the mosquitos and the study managers say residents can choose not to be involved. “When the government money was made available it was called a study, now it’s more like a trial,” the mayor Cr David Gill said last week. His comments followed confirmation that in March properties in three streets in Rye were sprayed with a chemical to kill mosquitos. Those streets were the first of 76 locations selected for the study. Cr Gill says the federal government is not keeping a close enough watch on

how the money announced by Mr Hunt is being spent. On Friday he questioned whether the government normally makes large grants to other levels of government “without knowing how it is going to be used?” “I would find that very unusual,” Cr Gill said. He said councillors were not involved in any decisions connected with the study “and I’m very disappointed there has been no proper public consultation or an effort to carry out an environmental effects study”. Continued Page 7

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Art depicts fire drama A MURAL depicting the firefighting water tank at Main Ridge was unveiled by members of the Dromana & District Historical Society last week. It was painted by artist Michael Leeworthy, pictured, with help from students at Red Hill Consolidated School. The mural is on Arthurs Seat Road, near Bellingham Road, Main Ridge. At the unveiling are, from left, Main Ridge CFA president Graeme Flockart, Red Hill CFA firefighter Barry Johns, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor David Gill and artist Michael Leeworthy. Picture: Gary Sissons

Bid to end single use of plastics SLOWLY but surely, single use plastic is being phased out on the Mornington Peninsula. In what’s being called a “fitting nod to the end of plastic free July”, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council last week committed to reducing single use plastics and set itself the goal of eliminating their use in council-controlled environments. The mayor Cr David Gill said the policy would impact council events, the use of council land and facilities and shire business, such as tenders, leases and contracts. “As a council we’re acting on the concerns of our community by raising this important environmental issue,” he said. “A new policy will bring environmental aware-

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Food for thought FANCY sharing a bowl of soup at the Salvation Army’s temporary soup kitchen at Rosebud? The Salvation Army and Mornington Peninsula Housing Network are putting on the event

“in recognition of those doing it tough” during Homeless Persons Week. It’s at The Salvation Army, Rosebud West (corner Melaleuca Avenue and Eastbourne Road), at 5.45pm, Wednesday 7 August. Participants are encouraged to bring along colleagues, friends and family to “raise awareness and share stories of the challenges that people experiencing homelessness face”. The evening will include a selection of homemade soups, desserts, tea and coffee, auction and panel of speakers. RSVP by Thursday 1 August to Colm or Sharon at SalvoCare Eastern, 5986 0000 Gold coin donation.

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TUERONG rider Georgia Connolly will saddle up for a run in the women-only Magnolia Cup at Goodwood in Britain on 1 August. She is the first Australian to compete in the race for Wellbeing of Women, Britain’s leading women’s reproductive and gynaecological health charity. Connolly will turn amateur jockey for the race, held on Ladies’ Day during the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Other competitors are high-profile women from the worlds of business, sport, fashion and the media, including Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, British model Rosie Tapner and Irish television personality Vogue Williams. The jockeys are reportedly on tough training programs and must pass a rigorous fitness test before competing. Most have ridden as a hobby, but will face a new challenge as jockeys reaching speeds of up to 45kph. Connolly is the first Australian selected to ride in the Magnolia Cup. The experienced eventer has two horses in work at her Tuerong property. “I am absolutely delighted to have been selected for the race, especially when it benefits such a worthwhile charity,” she said. “It’s going to be a steep learning curve but I’m very competitive, so fingers crossed if I put in the hard work I can place – if not win.”

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Looters dive deep off Cape Schanck LOOTERS have stolen irreplaceable items from a shipwreck lying 80 metres under the sea about 10 kilometres south of Cape Schanck. The loss in 1893 of 16 of the SS Alert’s crew is one of the worst shipwrecks in Victoria’s maritime history. A 500-metre radius around the wreck was declared a Commonwealth Protected Zone within weeks of the discovery of the Alert on 3 July 2007. But thieves have now invaded the fragile archaeological site, stealing such things as navigation lights, bottles, plates and a lamp shade. The theft was discovered by specialist divers undertaking a routine inspection of the small iron steamer wreck. Heritage Victoria executive director Steven Avery said “it’s very disappointing to see such a unique and important part of Victoria’s maritime history plundered for personal gain”. Under the Commonwealth Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018 it is an offence to damage the shipwreck or to enter the Protected Zone without a permit. Penalties of up to $168,000 or five years’ jail apply. “The [SS Alert] was lost for over 110 years until it was eventually discovered in 2007 near Cape Schanck, and a protected zone was put in place,” Mr Avery said. “When discovered, the ship still contained the crew’s personal effects, enabling an understanding of life at sea on an 1800s coastal trading vessel. “With the shipwreck located at a depth of 80 metres, the removal of these valuable artefacts could have only been carried out by specialist divers trained in technical diving. “Of the 600 historic shipwrecks in Victoria,

only nine are in protected zones. The remaining wrecks can be explored so long as they community don’t damage or disturb the wrecks or remove artefacts.” Built in Scotland in 1877, the SS Alert was a small iron steamer used mostly in Port Phillip to run general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. The steamer foundered at sea during a storm on 28 December 1893 while returning to Melbourne from Lakes Entrance with a cargo of wattle bark. Heritage Victoria is working with the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy to investigate the breach of the protected zone and looting. Anyone with information of the looting or the stolen artefacts can contact Heritage Victoria on 9938 6894 or heritage.victoria@delwp.vic.gov. au. Keith Platt

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Fatal crash at Tyabb A MAN who died when his car left the road and crashed into a tree at Tyabb, Thursday 24 July, was in the process of moving into a new house at Hastings. The man, in his 70s, was travelling along Frankston-Flinders Road about 2.30pm when he lost control of the car he had bought only an hour before. The man’s wife, who was following a few cars behind, reportedly did not see the incident, 200-metres south of the entrance to Padua College. Acting Sergeant Anthony Deason, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said police at the scene comforted the woman while relatives made their way from Brighton. Emergency services were unable to save the man. Frankston-Flinders Road was closed between the Padua College entrance and the Western Port Highway for several hours, with parents on school pick-up having to come from the Tyabb township side. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Mother terrified A TERRIFIED mother and two young children were confronted by a man and a woman brandishing an axe and a cricket bat inside their Berry Court, Mornington, home, Thursday 25 July. Jewellery and other items were stolen in the 7.20pm incident. Detectives later arrested a man, 18, at another location. He was charged with aggravated burglary and remanded to appear vat court at later date. The woman has not been found.

Not talking A ROSEBUD man is “not cooperating” with police after presenting at Rosebud Hospital with stab wounds, 2.50am, Saturday 27 July. Detective Senior Sergeant Al Paxton, of Somerville CIU, said the man, 28, was taken by ambulance to The Alfred hospital with serious injuries. He is said to be in a stable condition. It is not known where or how the incident occurred.

Alarm alert A MT ELIZA man alerted by a silent alarm was able to watch on his phone from another location as two men wearing balaclavas tried to force the front door of his house, 5.33am, Saturday 27 July. Detective Senior Sergeant Al Paxton, of Somerville CIU, said the man called police who rushed to the Fulton Road house as the men sped off towards Nepean Highway in a grey 2000 Ford sedan. They were not able to apprehend them. Police canvassed houses in the street and found a neighbour had been robbed of cash and jewellery, another neighbour’s garage had been broken into and alcohol stolen and two cars opened and searched in the driveway next door. Anyone with information about these crimes is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Drivers fined TWO Somerville Highway Patrol police members impounded three cars being driven by unauthorised drivers in two hours, Tuesday 23 July. At 10.38am on Peninsula Link at Baxter a

64-year-old Rosebud woman was found driving while suspended. Her VW Golf was impounded for 30 days with a release fee of $1075. At 11.54am on Frankston-Dandenong Road, Frankston North, a Frankston man, 52, was also found to be driving while suspended. His Hyundai iMax van was impounded with a release fee $1042. At 12.39pm on Fingal Drive, Frankston, a Glenorchy woman, 39, was found to be driving her Frankston mate’s unregistered car on a learner’s permit. Police allege she and her unlicensed passenger had removed the interlock device allowing her to drive the car. After returning a positive test for methyl-amphetamine the VR Commodore was impounded for the driver breaching the interlock condition. The release fee is $1038. All three drivers will be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a late date.

U-turn trouble A SEAFORD woman who did an illegal U-turn in front of police on Frankston-Dandenong Road was later found to be driving an unregistered car with a blood alcohol reading of 0.1 per cent, Sunday 21 July. The 38-year-old lost her licence for 10 months and the car was impounded for 30 days. After demanding police give her a ride home, she was told she “may as well start getting used to calling a taxi”. The woman’s arrest was on the final night of the police’s Operation Armada. It involved 29 mobile units patrolling Frankston, Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin and Mornington and two booze buses and police chase cars on both sides of Nepean Highway, Frankston. Police conducted 2077 breath tests and nabbed 18 drink drivers. The highest reading was a P-plater on 0.154 per cent. Of 149 drug tests 20 drug drivers tested positive. Nine vehicles were impounded and 48 in-

fringement notices issued. Police arrested 15 disqualified, suspended or unlicensed drivers and charged three with criminal offences, including drug use and family violence. A 44-year-old unlicensed driver with multiple prior convictions for similar offences was found in Orwil Street, Frankston, with marijuana in his possession. A six-year-old child was in the back seat. A 34-year-old Mornington man pulled over in Dunns Road told police he “knew [police] were out in force tonight” but drove anyway and blew 0.136 per cent. A 19-year-old probationary driver from Mt Eliza who went from P1s to P2s at midnight, Sunday 21 July, took his mates for a drive to celebrate being able to carry more than one peer passenger. He was pulled over in Young Street, Frankston. “Having four passengers in the car was legal, it was just the other two mates in the boot that wasn’t,” Senior Constable Greg Wolfe said. The teenager’s car was impounded for overloading. Operation commander Acting Sergeant Anthony Deason said: “It’s amazing how many idiots were out on our roads … putting people’s lives at risk, especially after all the advertising beforehand. “We can’t fix stupid, but we can give it a court date.” Operation Armada will be run periodically throughout the year.

Bye bye bike A CARRUM Downs man riding without a licence had his motorbike impounded with a release fee of more than $1000, Friday 19 July. The bike was also found to be unroadworthy and unregistered. The man, 33, was also found to be in possession of a bag of methyl-amphetamine while on bail for possession of the drug,

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Doubts over ulcer study Continued from Page 1 Councillors last week called for a report from CEO John Baker on the impact of poisoning mosquitos in areas of Rye, Sorrento, Blairgowrie, and Tootgarook “on the community, flora, fauna and environment of such areas”. The motion moved by Cr Hugh Fraser said there was a “paucity of information that confirms mosquitoes are the vector or cause of the infections”. Residents were concerned that “the broad use of chemical sprays appears to be very drastic action and a disproportionate response…” On Saturday, Cr Gill circulated an email containing opinions he attributed to a scientist “who prefers to be unnamed for professional purposes”. The scientist called the study “an experiment” being doner outside of an “established protocol for dealing with infectious diseases problems”. Asked by The News if chemicals in water, sprayed or "fogged", to control mosquitos was the type of "research" he envisaged when announcing the federal grant, Mr Hunt said it was “vital” to find out about the causes of this “horrible and painful medical condition”. "It is my hope that the Victorian government listens to the community to provide an effective study into the cause of the ulcer, as well as inform the local community on the scope of measures which will be undertaken, with appropriate measures taken to assist those who do not wish to participate,” Mr Hunt said. The unnamed scientist quoted by Cr Gill said other scientists were also concerned with how the Buruli ulcer study was being undertaken. “I suggest that [the shire] request that a technical paper suitable for peer scrutiny be produced … rather than a blanket statement to the general public,” the scientist stated. “For ethical experimental work a real ‘opt out’ option should be in place, otherwise a research experiment would not be expected to pass the usual university research ethics committee approval.

“This pathway seems to have been avoided with the involvement of health department powers over known infectious diseases processes, such as typhoid outbreaks, where overriding powers are approved. “If your street is sprayed, how can you have an ‘opt out’ option? Conversely, if people do have a real '’opt out'’ option the experimental design would appear to be compromised.” According to the DHHS there were no objections in March from residents when “a pilot spraying program using a residual pesticide” was undertaken in French, Dawn and Goyarra streets, Rye. The “trial” involved spraying trees, bushes and fences along the roads and nature strips with the “barrier spray” bifenthrin. In a letter to councillors, Blairgowrie resident Judy Muir reminded them that Argentine ants were once sprayed with the suspected carcinogen dieldrin. “Hindsight is indeed insightful,” Ms Muir said. She said a “precautionary approach is absolutely necessary before spraying” and asked councillors to “consider most carefully all aspects of random, unscientific trials on both our environment and those who live and visit here”.

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SPECTACULAR RESIDENTIAL BLOCK PRIMED FOR THE FUTURE RIPE for development, or alternatively enjoy what is a wonderful family home, this splendid property certainly provides buyers with plenty of options. The mid 20th-century brick home is a glorious time capsule of what a quality build used to represent. With close to 70 years passing since initial construction the home has been beautifully maintained with handsome polished hardwood floors gleaming under the high ceilings. Filled with charming features and a touch of the modern, an updated kitchen has a healthy amount of cupboard space and stainless-steel appliances that include a dishwasher and a freestanding 900-millimetre oven with gas cooktop. An equally spacious dining area adjoins the kitchen and opens out to a lovely entertaining deck, and to the elegant formal lounge is a gas log-effect heater. A handy rumpus room creates a great zone for kids to play away from the main living areas, or with its proximity to the main bedroom could just as easily become a spacious parents retreat. The north wing houses the four bedrooms, which all have built-in robes, with the larger master bedroom featuring an ensuite. The home sits proudly among beautiful lush lawns that will provide endless fun for children and pets and when it comes to storage, you are absolutely spoilt for choice. A double lock-up garage is set behind secure double gates with an additional parking bay for a boat and trailer and the fantastic 128 square metre high-span shed has power connected and is on a concrete slab. Store the boat, the caravan and the cars with full-size sliding doors providing ultimate ease of access. Offered to the market for the first time in 35 years, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire an astounding 3175 square metre parcel of General Residential zoned land and existing use rights for three driveways, which together with the enormous shed and convenient access to the main road through this area affords any buyer enormous potential for the future.n

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE ON 2.83 ACRES • 3 bedrooms; \master with WIR and en suite • Multiple open plan living & dining areas • Solid and well maintained weatherboard design • Sunny northerly aspect • Landscaped grounds with plenty of open space • All situated on just short of 3 acres

NEW HAVEN BITTERN - LUXURY VILLA • 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite with large walk in robe • Separate lounge and spacious family dining room • Bamboo flooring and 9 feet ceilings • Ceasar Stone bench tops, quality stainless steel appliances • Butlers pantry, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling • Timber decking/landscaped gardens

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LUXURY VILLAS IN THE HEART OF BITTERN • 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR • Caesarstone bench tops • Quality stainless steel appliances inc. dishwasher • Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling • Alfresco area with timber decking • Spotted Gum timber floors • Single garage

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THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Massive 43 square home on 3.3 acres (approx) • Two ensuite bathrooms + powder room • Open-plan family meals area opening to alfresco • Floating floors, carpets to bedrooms and tiled bathrooms and laundry. • 9” vaulted ceilings in foyer

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SOMERS 18 Beach Hill Avenue

• Only metres away from the Somers Yacht club for Friday night drinks or a weekend sail, the stunning Somers beach to cool off, the Koala Reserve for a morning walk and the Somers General Store for a bite to eat, this is a wonderful coastal retreat for the whole family to enjoy. • Proudly set on a 639m2 (approx) and sporting its original decor bringing you back to your childhood • Open plan living filled by afternoon sun, Timber kitchen with original upright cooker, retro bathroom and a separate laundry • 3 large bedrooms for the kids and guests to enjoy • Generous, private backyard with large shed to store the sail boat & all the summer toys

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First time in 35 years this charming 1950’s, 4 bedroom home is offered for sale Zoned General Residential this is a unique property with development potential (STCA) Existing use rights for three driveways, horse shoe driveway and separate drive way to shed The beautiful home is meticulously maintained and is updated with all the mod cons Huge 8m x 16m shed with high clearance, plus double garage Land bank, develop (STCA) or just enjoy a gorgeous home on a huge block in the heart of Hastings

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HASTINGS 2051-2053 Frankston Flinders Road • • • • • • •

Prominent main road site with 2 road frontages Zoned Industrial 3 in 3 titles available separately or in 1 line Single title of 1,172m² with small building fronting Frankston Flinders Road. Two smaller vacant allotments of 586m² each fronting Glendale Ave to rear. Ideally suited to business requiring drive through access or investor wanting smaller land holding Many uses including warehouse/showroom, Take away food, office, service station etc Offered with vacant possession

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Perfect rectangle site on prominent corner opposite foreshore reserve Situated right at the head of Hasting Bight with good sea views available from first floor. Fully serviced with bitumen road frontage off Thornhill Street Surrounded by recently constructed buildings, this is the last site at the very gateway to the town. Wide road reserve to front could be landscaped to accentuate architect designed office/showroom Aboriginal Heritage Survey already completed.

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Combat mosquitoes with biodiversity, not chemicals It beggars belief that the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services wants to use a variety of synthetic pesticides to control mosquitoes to help stop the spread of the Buruli ulcer. This response is so wrong for so many obvious reasons (“Mayor wants brakes put on mossies battlers” The News 23/7/19). There is no scientific proof that mosquitos spread the Buruli ulcer. So why douse the “nature” strips and waterways of the southern Mornington Peninsula with a variety of pesticides if there is no causal link? Spraying some areas and not others is incomplete, unscientific and therefore bound to fail. Such a regime may kill mosquito larvae on nature strips and in waterways, but what about the much larger adjoining areas and other bodies of water? It has to be an all or nothing approach, otherwise it’s bound to fail. Study leader, Dr Tim Stinear is quoted as saying synthetic pyrethroid pesticides had a “long history of safe and effective use in mosquito control activities”. This is oxymoronic. If it was effective you would not have to do it for six months year after year. And please, where are the scientific studies proving the safety of these pesticides? We cannot afford to lose any nontarget species or put human and environmental health in jeopardy. In 1962, famed American biologist Rachael Carson published her seminal book “Silent Spring”, proving and warning of the dangers in using pesticides. Yet here we are more than 50 years later with escalating rates of cancer, ill health, and biodiversity decline proposing to do the same thing. Three things will effectively control mosquitoes and other insects: biodiversity, biodiversity, biodiversity. Actively preserving, promoting and providing large areas of pristine habitat will go a long way in controlling mosquitos and other environmental problems. George Russell, Portsea

Harmful choice The proposed plan to reduce the mosquito population is unwarranted and potentially very harmful to the environment (“Mayor wants brakes put on Mossies battlers” The News 23/7/19). There is no proof that the bacterium responsible for Buruli ulcer (mycobacterium ulcerans) is transmitted by mosquitoes and the current antibacterial regime is very effective. The actual ulcer is never life-threatening to otherwise healthy children and adults – and sometimes heals without any medication at all. Bee populations are declining rapidly all over the world. Neonicotinoid insecticides need to be completely banned – and all the others (even pyrethrins) need to be severely curtailed. Dr Michael O’Ryan, Frankston

Acting on plastics A major risk to the Mornington Peninsula’s environment is single use plastics entering our bays, ocean and landfill. We need to stop using

these products. The European parliament voted to ban by 2021 10 single-use plastics most commonly found on European beaches - cutlery, cottonbuds, straws, polystyrene cups and balloon sticks. There are mandatory national reduction targets of 25 per cent by 2025 for plastics for which there is no alternative, such as single-use burger boxes, sandwich boxes, containers for fruits, vegetables, desserts and ice cream. Fifteen years ago Coles Bay, Tasmania became the first Australian place to ban plastic bags. Supermarkets are phasing out single-use plastic bags. Councils throughout Australia have resolved to ban single-use plastics in municipal centres and supported events. Bayside, Banyule, Monash, Darebin, Melbourne, Geelong, Indigo, Wyndham and the Surf Coast have implemented or are developing single use plastics ban policies. Nepean Ratepayers’ Association strongly supports Mornington Peninsula Shire’s steps to reduce single use plastics and implement a peninsula-wide ban. The shire has supported two initiatives: Boomerang Bags, a world-wide program started in Burleigh Heads in 2013; and Peninsula Last Straw – a volunteer initiative that supplied paper straws to Dromana businesses (now extended to Rye, Mt Martha and Mornington). The Yarra Council’s Proudly Plastic Free pilot in July 2019 involved Fitzroy traders trying to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles, coffee cups, straws, bags, cutlery, plates and take away containers. Participating businesses are included on that council’s zero waste map. In Bayside there is a three-year plan to install water bottle re-filling stations along the Bay Trail; collection points for soft flexible nonrecyclable plastics at the city’s corporate centre and Beaumaris library and development of a reducing plastic waste webpage. Our council is well placed to lead and demonstrate an even greater commitment toward saving our environment. Colin Watson, president Nepean Ratepayers’ Association

Hydrogen hoax The lies spread by our politicians and vested interests about the production of hydrogen from dirty brown coal are breathtaking (“Start made on Hastings hydrogen plant” The News 23/7/19). The only reason the hydrogen from brown coal venture is still showing signs of life is the $100 million injection of state and federal governments money. Our money. The idea that this process is clean is a great big furphy. Despite asking the consortium many times what the composition of any solid waste produced by the process of creating hydrogen consists of, and how it intends to deal with it, there has been total silence. All I can extrapolate from its non-response, is that it gets the clean fuel and Victoria can have the pollution. As usual, our state government has ridden roughshod over local governments and residents rights by cutting them out of any decision-making. Yes, we need new jobs for the people in the

Latrobe Valley, but do they have to be jobs that create more pollution than the industry that’s being replaced? Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Cutting carbon We still get doomsday predictions of an uninhabitable world bequeathed to our grandchildren because of (our current, naturally-occurring and recurring) climate change. It’s only a few degrees. I fully understand how some easily led reality deniers pour scorn on others because they can’t understand what the other person is saying. The “solution” is always to stop burning coal. I’ll bet the protesters at the Adani mine all drove there. Merely not burning coal is akin to urinating on a bushfire. Billions of humans burn wood to provide cooking and heating. If the carbon warming theory, based on one theoretical fact, is indeed the problem, this is what should happen: Promote the growth of the trillions of tonnes of carbon dioxide-absorbing plankton and algae in the oceans and lakes. These organisms are one of the natural carbon/oxygen regulators. Trees and other plants are another. Stop burning coal. Stop burning petrol and diesel. Make all electricity generation nuclear. Take 50,000 to 100,000 freight trucks (each of about 40 per cent engine efficiency) off Australian roads by dispatching all inter-city freight by rail. Reduce the highway speed limit to 80kph, thus making large engines unnecessary and conserving fuel. Make all public transport free. Go all the way and get rid of all heavy industry, steel making and concrete production. Get rid of capitalism, which must have a perpetually increasing market. Most importantly, do not call into existence our unborn great grandchildren. We must reduce the human population by 80 per cent, which would also mean an 80 per cent reduction in food animals and consumption. One child a family. I could go on, there is so much more than just not burning coal. Some of these actions would be good for mankind and society anyway. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Cheers for China It was with mixed feelings that I read about the wind farm planned for French Island (“Hope for wind farm blows in from China” The News 23/7/19). As someone who always wanted Australia to be on 100 per cent green energy it was welcome news that a combined wind farm and solar array is going to be built on French Island. The side of the story that didn’t warm the heart was that the vendor, Stefan Borzecki, had tried to get planning approval but was not successful with the state government. As an ALP member I am hoping that was not this current government. Given their active role in greening the state I would doubt that it was. In any case three cheers for this important project. Bob Weis, Balnarring

Outage outrage It beggars belief that one household, in the interests of improving it’s bay views, can cause the Mt Martha Village commercial area and surrounding households to be without power for

almost 12 hours. Most of us effected were under the impression that the outage was a maintenance matter, therefore a future benefit for all. Not so. All shops, excluding the supermarket, but including medical, dental, chemist and optometrist were forced to close for the day, losing income and disrupting the entire community. Regardless of the fact that the houseowner presumably met the direct cost of the operation, the total financial cost to the community would run into many hundreds of thousands of dollars. On a personal level, as an elderly couple, we were without heating and unable to prepare meals, were forced to find warmth for the day and eat out at a direct cost that would have been duplicated all over Mt Martha. Then add the loss of income to shopkeepers and professional service providers, not counting the inconvenience to their customers. As a former chairman of the now defunct Mt Martha Community Association, I have some past experience in dealing with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on matters relating to individual and community applications on local matters. That council, not renowned for quick and easy approvals, gave this particular application the go ahead, being as it is for the benefit of one household to the short term disruption of the whole community, is beyond my understanding. Lloyd R Smith, Mt Martha.

Pensioners miss out I have received another disinformation email from [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt: “The Morrison government has listened to and acted on the reasonable concerns expressed by older Australians who receive a part pension.” A key phrase left out is “rich pensioners”. The vast majority of aged pensioners (75 per cent) will get nothing from the changes to the deeming rate because they don’t have super, shares or bank deposits. Mr Hunt’s own numbers (1,083,00 out of 4,601,100 benefit) support this. To get a part pension, a couple which owns a home must have $394,500 in “assessable assets” and those who do not own a home must have $605,000. Once assessable assets exceed the lower threshold the pension reduces by $3 a fortnight for each $1000 which exceeds the lower threshold. Think about this for just a moment or two. Out of 40,000 pensioners in Flinders district only 10,000 get any benefit. Many of the other 30,000 who were left out voted for him in their own worst interests. Those pensioners who need help the most are left out - those without homes or any “assessable assets”. The aristocratic and privileged should be using their savings, super, shares and franking credits to retire on until they get to the bottom. They can live like the other 75 per cent, from hand to mouth. So what we have is just another program pandering to rich and privileged aristocrats under the guise of giving a flying duck about those really in need. There is no mention that he is going to enjoy a $6900 pay raise to his $345,000 salary, 2.5 tonnes of taxpayer-funded entitlements and a $11,000 tax cut. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

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The Dreadlock Holiday Debacle By Stuart McCullough I FIND it unpleasant. Not just in part but as a terrifying whole. Just the very thought of it makes me feel overwhelmed by nausea; as though I’d just accidentally switched channels and unwittingly exposed myself to several seconds of ‘Love Island’ or had fallen head-first into a skip bin – if, in fact, there’s a difference. I become sweaty, red-faced and nervous – even more so than usual. I don’t know if it’s the lack of control or just a deep-seeded respect for gravity, but I really don’t like flying. It’s one of the many things that Mr. T and I have in common. We were going to Thailand. In retrospect, I feel I may have misunderstood the question. When my wife asked me whether I wanted to go to Thailand, I agreed, thinking it was high time I freshened up my wardrobe and bought some new ties. Only when we pulled into the airport car park did I begin to suspect there was air travel involved. That said, my wife’s suitcase ought to have made me suspicious. Her insistence that I retrieve my passport for what I assumed would be a routine trip to Southland suddenly made a lot more sense. The airport car park is one gigantic hedge maze made entirely from sedans. Much like Burke and Wills had done before us if, in fact, they’d been driving a Passat and not a camel, we wandered aimlessly until, by chance, we came across a empty space. Most people would then make a dash for the courtesy bus, but as we always like to arrive at the airport a full twelve hours before our scheduled departure time, my wife decided to put the time to good use and ring our hotel. Ostensibly, the phone call was to make sure that we could get a transfer from the airport. Instead, it revealed that we had no booking – something the company organizing our travel arrangements had been informed of some time earlier but had neglected to mention. My wife

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viewed it as a disaster. I, on the other hand, viewed it as fate; a giant blinking neon sign telling me to flee the airport on foot. After my wife administered a small dose of chlorophyll, I woke up in the departure lounge; my limbs splayed and a river of drool that could rival the Euphrates spilling over my chin. Handing me my boarding pass, it was clear that my hour of reckoning had arrived and it was time to climb aboard. I took both a deep breath and some prescription medication and staggered towards the check-in desk. We were flying Jetstar. Better still, we were flying business class with Jetstar. I have rarely flown business class, so I’ve not really got anything to compare it to, but it did make me

wonder what kind of business they’re referring to. Corner milk bar? Possibly. One of those pop-up shops that sells dodgy DVDs and then disappears overnight? Quite likely. But even small business class was still a great surprise as we took our seats nearer to the pointy end of the plane than I’d anticipated. My wife was to my right. To my left was a young man. I’m not sure how’d I’d describe him. On the one hand, it’s wrong to judge a person on the basis of their appearance. On other, I feel we can all agree that blonde dreadlocks never work. Never ever. At an airport, nothing screams ‘bag search’ to customs staff quite like blonde dreadlocks. But this young man had a very serious set of blonde dreadlocks.

It began before even the in-flight safety demonstration. When the drinks tray arrived at our row, the young man who (for ease of reference) I shall refer to as ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ motioned to the flight attendant to go no further. After a moment of confusion, he made it clear that the attendant was free to go; but that he should leave the drinks tray and its entire contents behind. I’d say for ‘safekeeping’, but nothing could be further from the truth. It quickly became apparent that this young man was a threat to the existence of every beverage within a fiftymetre radius. It was as though he was attempting to drink his way to freedom. Once the flight began, Dreadlock Holiday began to methodically extract every ounce of value out of the nine-hour flight to Thailand he could. It wasn’t possible for a flight attendant to get past him without having their sleeve tugged by the thirsty young man in dreadlocks. He was incredibly polite; always saying ‘please’, ‘thank you’ along with more practical statements such as ‘fill her up’. As the flight progressed, he began to balance out his consumption by drinking water after every eight or nine standard drinks. To ensure that he made the most of the situation, he also began stuffing water bottles into his backpack. I watched on, not in disdain but admiration. Here was I, anxious beyond description; nervously counting down to the moment I reconnected with terra firma. Dreadlock Holiday, on the other hand, was treating the event as though it was New Year’s Eve. It kind of put all my worrying into perspective. As we finally arrived at our destination, I headed off with my wife and watched the young man stagger off into the distance, no doubt to have his luggage searched by customs. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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By Brodie Cowburn PINES have let top spot on the ladder slip out of their grasp after a defeat to Frankston YCW on Saturday. The Stonecats hosted the Pythons, and came into the contest desperate for a win. The powerhouse club has suffered all year with inconsistent form, and needed a victory to stay in the mix for a finals berth. Pines got off to the better start, and went into the half time break in the box seat. Up by 21 points at half time, the reigning premiers looked in a good position to go on and claim a win. YCW looked like a different side after half time, racing out of the blocks to take Pines by surprise. Pines were held scoreless in the third term, and conceded four unanswered goals. The Stonecats were up by a goal heading into the final quarter, and kept up the barrage. They put another five goals on the board before the final siren rang. A poor second half from Pines saw them fall to a defeat against Frankston YCW 14.8 (92) to 11.7 (73). Josh Butland and Luke Paynter played a big part, kicking four goals each for YCW. Paynter was judged best on ground. The result was the only Division One seniors game decided by over two goals this weekend. With Pines having lost, Sorrento had a chance to claim top spot on the ladder if they defeated the Frankston Bombers.

Down to the wire: After trailing all day, Bonbeach made a final quarter comeback to claim the win against Mt Eliza. Picture: Andrew Hurst

The Bombers ran out to an early lead, but the Sharks quickly bit back. Frankston Bombers chances of victory were extinguished by their poor performance in front of goals. They had the bulk of the scoring opportunities but were too inaccurate to make Sprrento

pay. The Sharks had to work for it, but claimed top spot with a 15.7 (97) to 12.1 (89) win over the Bombers. Leigh Poholke had a good day for the Sharks, booting five goals. Poholke has enjoyed another good year, and has 59

goals to his name this season. Jake Di Pasquale also helped with a three goal effort, while Ethan King also played well for Sorrento. Jarrad Grant continued his good goalscoring form for Frankston, scoring three majors. At the other end of the ladder, bottom placed Mornington hosted Rosebud. The Bulldogs went into the game two wins behind ninth place. A win could prove vital in helping them secure survival in Division One. Rosebud on the other hand look to have improved on their 2018 season which saw them struggle. The Bulldogs showed plenty of bite early, and established a narrow early lead. Rosebud kept touch in a hard fought, high scoring first half, but the Bulldogs looked up for the challenge. Mornington went into half time up by fourteen points. The Buds weren’t willing to take the loss lying down, and kept in touch in the second half. Just nine points separated the two sides heading into the final quarter, with the game poised to go down to the wire. Both sides gave their all in the final quarter, and when the final siren sounded just one point was the difference between the two teams. Mornington were able to hold on to secure a thrilling, and important, win over Rosebud 17.11 (113) to 17.10 (112). Jackson Calder made a massive impact for Mornington, booting five goals. The haul took his tally for the year beyond 50. Adrian Speedy was also more

than handy, continuing his good form with a four goal effort. Mornington now sit just four points behind Edithvale-Aspendale, who travelled to take on Dromana. Edi-Asp started well with a five goals to one first quarter, and looked like they might pull off an upset. Dromana normally perform well at home, but were faced with a lot of hard work to get back in contention. Dromana performed a little better in the second quarter, and were able to keep the game competitive. They closed the gap to 14 points by half time, and closed it even further to five points by three-quarter-time. Despite leading all day, Edi-Asp were overrun by an impressive Dromana outfit. The final score read Dromana 10.13 (73) to Edithvale-Aspendale 9.12 (66). Same Fowler was best on ground with three goals. There was another thriller at Emil Madsen Reserve, as Bonbeach pulled off a brilliant come from behind win against Mt Eliza. The Redlegs led at every break of play, and were in control of the contest up by 16 at three-quarter time. A four goals to one final term saw the Redlegs throw away their lead. Bonbeach claimed the four points with a hard fought 11.5 (71) to 11.9 (75) win. Trent Dennis-Lane was at his brilliant best, scoring six goals for the second week running.

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THE Southern Umpires Association will be celebrating their 60th anniversary at a function on Sunday 11 August. The Southern Umpires Association began umpiring local football on the Mornington Peninsula in 1959. It was originally known as the Nepean Football Umpires Association and members were paid the hearty sum of 2/- per match. In that time the SUA has grown into the largest and most respected umpiring body in Australia with over 440 appointments now allocated each week. Like any football club the SUA is proud to have their umpires move on to higher levels. Speakers on the day will include ex-SUA umpires that moved on the the VFL/AFL John Russo and Luke Walker. The 60th anniversary event will be held at the SUA rooms - McCulloch Ave, Kananook, on Sunday 11 August from 12pm-5pm. Cost $20. Includes finger food, a free souvenir for all. Drinks at bar prices, raffles and photo memorabilia. RSVP: Peter Luehman 0419 525 316

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By Brodie Cowburn KARINGAL have suffered their second loss for the year after a shock defeat against Langwarrin. The ladder leading Bulls were put on the back foot early by the Kangaroos. A strong first half performance saw Langwarrin hop out to a 17 point lead by half time. Karingal maintained pressure in the third quarter, but couldn’t close the gap enough to threaten Langwarrin. The Kangaroos were impressive all day and eventually secured a much deserved win. Langwarrin messed with the Bulls, and took them by the horns. The final score read Langwarrin 14.16 (100) to Karingal 10.8 (68). Marc Holt was held scoreless, which played a big part in Langwarrin getting the win. He has nine goals in his last five games. He scored 29 in his first five games of the year. Red Hill were able to get back to top of the ladder after defeating Rye at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. Rye struggled all afternoon, as Red Hill put on yet another defensive masterclass. The Demons were held to just two goals all day. Zach Vnes doubled Rye’s score on his own, booting five goals for the Hillmen. They claimed the victory 15.7 (97) to 2.3 (15). At Chelsea Reserve, the Chelsea claimed an entertaining win over Hastings. Brendan Fevola played in a rare away game for the Blues, but he was

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Victory slipped through their fingers: Despite having Fevola on the ground, Hastings went down to a rampaging Chelsea. Picture: Andrew Hurst

upstaged by Chelsea talisman Curtis Bywater. Fevola booted five goals for the Blues, but Bywater had a mammoth haul of nine goals. Both sides traded blows all day, and Hastings went into the final term up by eight. A seven goals final quarter helped Chelsea claim the win 16.17 (113) to 15.8 (98). At Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb se-

cured a win over Devon Meadows. The Yabbies have improved from last year, and had to work hard to claim the win in the scrappy contest. In a low scoring affair, Michael Altenkirch’s bag of five goals proved the difference. The Yabbies defeated the Panthers 9.10 (64) to 6.12 (48). Around the grounds, Pearcedale’s woes this season continued against

Somerville. Somerville claimed the four points with a 19.14 (128) to 8.8 (56) win. Crib Point also had another bad week. They were smashed by Seaford 22.19 (151) to 4.6 (30). Aaron Walton booted eight goals for the Tigers. He has 57 for the year, and is closing in on Karingal’s Marc Holt on the goal kicking leaderboard.

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By Craig MacKenzie MILLA Jowett of Southern United flew out of Melbourne on Friday to start a two-year scholarship at Sussex County Community College in New Jersey. The US college announced recently that it had signed the 19-year-old defender who is expected to make an immediate impact in the starting 11 for Sussex Skylanders. Coaches Frank Vernacchio and Michael Rath have been touting Jowett as one of a number of key recruits who they hope can propel the college’s women’s soccer program all the way to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. Jowett is a former Peninsula Strikers player who has been coaching a junior girls side at Mount Martha. She would have been proud of her ex-teammates at Southern last weekend when they gave one of their best displays of the season only to go down 3-0 to Bayside United at Monterey Reserve. With injured player-coach Melissa Maizels organising and encouraging them from the technical area and a sometimes raucous dugout Southern’s players gave a spirited and committed display and created two gilt-edged chances in the second half but couldn’t convert. It took Bayside until the 28th minute to break Southern’s defensive barrier and the opener came from a corner that Emma Runnalls headed home firmly. Five minutes later Cristina Cardaci’s run was superbly synced with a well-weighted and directed Runnalls’ through ball and Cardaci got clear and poked the ball past advancing Southern keeper Celia Kelsall to make it 2-0. In the 60th minute one of the best players on the pitch, teenage Southern central defender Sarah Tebbutt, slid down at the near post when trying to clear a corner and deflected the ball past Kelsall to make it 3-0. In the 76th minute a poor back pass was pounced on by Southern’s US import Jennifer Lum but advancing Bayside keeper Midori Arai spread herself well to block Lum’s attempt to knock the ball in behind her. Southern’s best chance was engineered by Lum 10 minutes later when she dinked the ball over the head of the last defender for substitute Claudia Beissmann to run onto only to send a well-struck volley fractionally over the bar. Southern’s under-19s lost 4-0 to Bayside, the under-16s went down 3-1 with India Scarr scoring for Southern while the under-14s lost 2-0. Some Southern sides played catch-up

games last week with the seniors losing to Box Hill United while the under-16s fought back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Heidelberg United 4-2 thanks to a Talia Palmer hat-trick and a Rhys McKenna goal. The under-14s beat Heidelberg United 2-1 with goals from Eden Mckeown and Erica-Derrick Sarfo-Sarpong. In NPL2 news Langwarrin had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw away to Box Hill United on Saturday. Javier Marangos put Box Hill ahead in the 72nd minute but a Max Etheridge header six minutes later tied it up. Luke Burgess returns to the Langy matchday squad next week after suspension. In State 1 news Mornington downed Warragul United 2-1 at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday. Youngster Kyron Kerr was instrumental in the opening goal when he won the ball in midfield in the 9th minute and surged forward. His attempt to release Sammy Orritt on the left was blocked but the ball fell to Liam Baxter who calmly struck it past Warragul keeper Liam Andersen. Ten minutes later Orritt made it 2-0 with a goal-of-the-season contender.

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He cut in from the left then unleashed a stunning strike from just outside the area that nestled in the top far corner of goal. The second half wasn’t even a minute old when Kane Bentley lost possession and Warragul stormed down the left. The ball was played to the near post where Paul Kuol was unmarked and he controlled it with his first touch then thumped it past Mornington keeper Taylor Davidson to make it 2-1. Both sides had chances to add to the scoreline and Mornington eventually kept the visitors at bay during a frantic final few minutes. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers hung on for a 2-2 away draw with Heatherton United on Saturday night. Strikers could have put this one to bed in the first half with two superb Danny Brooks free-kicks giving them a two-goal cushion while John Prescott missed chances to make the lead insurmountable. An Oscar Marsden own goal in the 52nd minute brought the home team back into the contest and Mario Hofmann made it 2-2 in the 63rd minute. Heatherton had chances to win comfortably but couldn’t convert.

In State 3 news Skye United’s promotion push suffered a setback with a 3-1 away loss to Bayside Argonauts last weekend. Skye’s sole response came from a second half penalty converted by Daniel Walsh. Senior coach Phil McGuinness and his men face a formidable foe in ladder leader Collingwood City at Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Friday night in what looms as a must-win contest for the local side. Frankston Pines lost 3-2 away to South Yarra last weekend despite leading 2-0 after 14 minutes thanks to goals from Joe O’Connor and CJ Hodgson. South Yarra’s winner arrived in the 90th minute. In State 4 news Harry McCartney reports that Seaford United enjoyed its biggest win of the season when it hammered Keysborough 8-0 at Coomoora Reserve on Saturday. Seaford striker Mitch Lander was out injured and his place was taken by Conor Mcfall who set up Jeremy Schwellinger in the 13th minute and his well-placed volley made it 1-0. Four minutes later Mcfall was the receiver when Dylan Waugh played the ball over the top and Mcfall ran through and slotted home the second. Two minutes before half-time Jeremy Schwellinger broke down the right and drew out Keysborough keeper Bobby Pejkovic before centring to Waugh who tapped the ball into an open goal. In the 59th minute Mcfall again proved his worth as he picked out Waugh with a long diagonal ball. Waugh rounded the stopper with his first touch and finished well with his non-preferred right foot to make it 4-0. Two minutes later Waugh notched his second consecutive hat-trick when he headed home a Matthias Schwellinger cross. In the 74th minute the Schwellinger brothers combined with Jeremy’s corner picking out Matthias at the top of the box and his shot through the crowded defence made it 6-0. Thomas Pollock was making his first senior appearance of the season and in the 84th minute his volley made it 7-0. In the 87th minute a mistimed goalkick landed at Mcfall’s feet and he controlled the ball before striking a shot that caught Pejkovic off his line to put a full stop on a scoreline that the gloveman no doubt would rather forget. Baxter drew 1-1 away from home with FC Noble Hurricanes. Lawrence Komba and Lewis Gibson should have given Baxter a half-time lead but the home team hit the front in the 65th minute when Nicholas Phae-

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donos converted from the penalty spot. A Charlie Jones shot from just inside the box shortly after made it 1-1 but the visitors suffered a setback when Izaak Baar was sent off in the 68th minute and another penalty awarded. Despite a retake Baxter keeper James Foster held his nerve and the second attempt struck the post then the shot from the rebound was saved by the young custodian. In the dying moments the 10 men had the best chance of winning when Komba rounded the keeper but sent his shot wide of the target much to the dismay of the Baxter bench and supporters. In State 5 news Somerville Eagles took an important step towards the title by coming from behind to beat Aspendale Stingrays 3-1 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday. Anthony Segavac broke the deadlock in the 48th minute but goals from substitute Daniel Hodge and star striker Mark Pagliarulo in the 58th and 61st minutes gave the home side the upper hand and a customary Dave Greening finish in the 72nd minute settled the matter. A shock 3-1 loss to Casey Comets has put pressure on second-placed Old Mentonians to keep pace with ladder leader Somerville despite having two games in hand. But Football Victoria’s fixturing may give Old Mentonians an advantage as they will play their second catch-up match a few days after the last official round of the season knowing exactly what needs to be done if they remain in the title race. Somerville is expected to contact the governing body about this matter. Rosebud and White Star Dandenong shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller at Greaves Reserve last weekend. Chris Parry (2) and Beau Sharpe scored for Rosebud who went into the clash a pronounced underdog. This weekend’s games: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Collingwood City v Skye Utd (Kevin Bartlett Reserve), Frankston Pines v Ashburton Utd (Centenary Park). SATURDAY, 3pm: Langwarrin v Werribee City (Lawton Park), Richmond v Mornington (Kevin Bartlett Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Knox City (Centenary Park), Seaford Utd v Noble Park Utd (North Seaford Reserve), Baxter v Keysborough (Baxter Park), Somerville v White Star Dandenong (Tyabb Central Reserve), Rosebud v Knox Utd (Olympic Park), Aspendale Stingrays v Hampton Park Utd (Jack Grut Reserve). SUNDAY, 3pm: Alamein v Southern United (HA Smith Reserve).

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Tyabb bush fires - claim made for damages Compiled by Cameron McCullough AS a result of a fire which swept through his property on February 15th, Wiliam Pike, orchardist, of Tyabb, claimed £488 from Thomas Unthank, orchardist, Tyabb, in the County Court, before Judge Wasley and special jury, on July 21st, on the ground that Unthank started the fire without taking sufficient precautions to prevent it spreading. After a short retirement, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, with £145 damages and costs to be taxed. *** DONALD McDonald, writing to the “Australasian” says: The death of Mr P. L. C. O’Shannassey, of the Victorian police, is deeply regretted by all who know his fine qualities and character and deep interest he had always taken in bird life. Stationed for many years alongside Westernport, he had a rare opportunity of noting the habits of the migratory shore birds, and both in these notes and contributions to “The Australasian,” where he generally used the nom-deplume of “Nemo,” his observations have been frequently placed on record. He was a sportsman and a naturalist – tastes more frequently associated now than was the case a few years ago. Mr George Shepherd and other nature lovers write with sympathy and appreciation of the many fine qualities of the late Mr O’Shannassey, whose death I deeply regret. *** MR D. McDonald, storekeeper, at

Young Street, who has had rather a long and severe illness, is now convalescent. *** MRS M. R. Deane, has been unable to attend business for the last week or so owing to illness. Her many friends wish her a speedy and complete recovery. *** A NUMBER of returned soldiers will be entertained by the “Wattle” club on Sunday (to-morrow.) The euchre tournament in connection with the R.S.A. will close on August 21st when lady’s and gents prizes of £1 is will be presented to the winners. Prizes donated by Mr J. C. Murphy and another member. *** ON Saturday 9th inst, Messrs Brody and Mason will conduct a sale at Frankston on account of Mr G. W. Booth. See advt. *** PENINSULA Water Supply – The water has now reached to Robinson’s Road having risen from Boggy Creek to the higher levels ahead. With the repair of many small leaks, the scheme can be regarded as a success. *** THE Minstrel concert in aid of the Frankston Football. Club was held successfully on Friday 25th July, and a profit of something like £10 is expected. A full report has been crowded out this issue. *** WE are requested to announce that

prizes won at the children’s sports at Frankston on Peace day will be available after the 5th inst. The Treasurer of the Anzac Appeal begs to acknowledge with thanks, the following donations – Committee Mechanics’. Institute £2 2s; Mark Brody 12s 6d. *** GOOD progress has been made with Mr G. W. Wells new brick building in Young Street, and a week or two more should see it occupied. Mr S. Lawrey, who carried out the brick work, is now engaged in erecting a cottage for Mr J. A. Cameron, blacksmith, in the same street. *** OWING to the illness of Mr J. D. Jennings, the annual meeting of the Frankston Progress Association has been further postponed. Mr Jennings was compelled to take to his bed this week with influenza, and his medical adviser says it will be a fortnight at least before he is about again. *** A REMINDER is given that Mr Armstrong’s clearing sale takes place on the property at Seaford on Thursday 7th August, when Messrs Brody and Mason will submit to auction, household furnishings, stock, implements, vehicles, etc. Full particulars appear in advertisement. *** IN the death of Mrs Gregory, which sad event we briefly recorded last week, Frankston has sustained a severe loss. A resident of the district for many

years the deceased lady took a keen interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the community. She possessed marked organising ability, and held decided views on all matters of moment. Her sound common sense and good keen judgment caused her counsel to be sought frequently in matters relating to the public weal. Of extremely charitable disposition the late Mrs Gregory did much good by stealth as many a needy family throughout the Peninsula could testify. She was a liberal supporter of the Melbourne Children’s Hospital, and many of the charitable organisations of the State will miss her ready and cheerful assistance. In her home life, Mrs Gregory was an ideal wife and mother, being one to whom the ties of home and family strongly appealed. Her death has been a sad blow to the bereaved husband, Mr A. H. Gregory, and family and general sympathy is extended to them in their dark hour. The private interment of the remains of the deceased lady took place in the Frankston cemetery on Saturday last. *** OUR LETTER BOX. MR WELLS’ REJOINDER. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, With reference to Mr Joseph R. McComb’s “jumble” statement in your last issue I think he is well over the fence with assertions he is not able to prove. I overlook his inaccuracies as I attribute them to his lack of knowledge. Out of consideration for you, Mr Editor, I won’t go into details, as your

space is valuable. I would like to point out that Mr McComb admits that his name is missing from subscription lists issued in connection with movements for the welfare of Frankston. He excuses himself by saying – “If lists are not presented, how can one’s name be seen?” Well thought out. Then he quibbles about the difference between a cemetery and a reserve. Perhaps he will be able to arrive at a correct conclusion when he has digested the dictionary he has swallowed. He refers to the price of wood which presumably comes under the heading of “High cost of living.” I suppose his next will be a query as to what width of tyre should be placed on perambulators, and so on. I might state at once that as to the clearing of the Frankston cemetery, the matter is one for him to mind his own business. Does he think he is deputed special officer to take charge of the affairs of the Frankston cemetery? His actions point that way. He has lodged his protest re what he terms “destruction,” so let us see what becomes of it. Mr McComb is only one of hundreds interested in the cemetery, and he is the only one I have heard adversely criticise the work that has been carried out. Yours &c., F. W. WELLS. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 2 August 1919

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A great outcome for The Bays Aged Care

With much recent news highlighting negative aspects of aged care, it is reassuring that here on the Mornington Peninsula, The Bays Aged Care Home in Hastings recently passed an unannounced regulatory spot visit with flying colours.

The Australian Government’s Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission conducts spot assessment visits to all aged care homes. These happen without warning so the assessor can get a random sample of the standard of care in the home. “We are really proud of our team and the fantastic work they are doing to make this one of our region’s best homes,” said Gael Traa, General Manager at The Bays Aged Care. “It’s what the residents deserve. Our small management team leads our staff to work towards excellence all the time. Our standards have to be the best.” “It gives us a buzz to do well at these accreditations, but we don’t rest on our laurels. It’s up to every one of us here at The Bays to make sure we are looking after our residents as

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though they were our own family members,” she said. Any of the government’s legislated aged care requirements can be assessed during a spot visit. On this occasion The Bays was assessed on its resident care and living environment.

The resident care module looked at all aspects of care; from daily activities and lifestyle to resident and family satisfaction with staff. Staff are assessed on both the way they treat residents and the care they provide.

The living environment module examined cleaning processes, staff rostering, the frequency and scope of cleaning schedules and whether or not duty and checklists cover all aspects of cleanliness.

The Bays Aged Care has been held in high esteem by the community for many years. This spot assessment by the industry regulator reaffirms the community’s confidence that the standard of care received by residents at The Bays is satisfactory. Indeed, the assessors report was very positive. “The negative stories coming out of the Aged Care Royal Commission are frightening some people. But here at The Bays we see many examples

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of elderly people coming here to live and really thriving as a result,” said Gael. “The social interaction helps their health and happiness to improve.” The Bays is building a new and improved aged care home in Hastings. The first 60-bed stage of the development is to be completed in mid-2020.

Highly trained and passionate staff will continue to care for residents in this exciting state of the art environment while maintaining the home-like feel which has been The Bays Aged Care’s trademark. It promises to be a welcoming, bright and airy home which will serve our ageing community well into the future.

If you would like to to discuss aged care planning or register your interest in one of the new rooms at The Bays Aged Care in Hastings call 03 5979 0333.

The Bays Aged Care Hastings 15 Coolstore Road, Hastings, Vic 3931. Phone 5979 0333. www.thebays.com.au

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Dream Doors Kitchens is a world wide brand and with over 30 franchises in Australia. It now covers the whole of Melbourne with the new inclusion of the Peninsula. They are often able to face lift kitchens by keeping the original structure and replacing cupboard doors, drawer

fronts, bench tops (laminate and stone) and producing an “AMAZING KITCHEN FACELIFT” at usually half the cost of a new kitchen. But they also make new kitchens, cabinets, replace appliances etc and usually quote at our free home consultation. Dream Doors Kitchens Peninsula Phone: 1800 373 263 www.dreamdoorskitchens.com.au

Undercover Blinds have you covered Welcome to Undercover Blinds & Awnings, Chris started the business in 2007 primarily as an installations company. Then two years later we saw a decent opportunity in specialised external applications.

“When I was a contract installer, we installed for quite a few companies in and around Melbourne and I saw how we could improve and do it much better. At that point I decided to go out and give it a go. I started with working out of the shed at home, and then in 2009 we began our first stage of manufacturing,” with the opening of our first factory. “Within the first two years we had outgrown the factory and had to get a larger premises and started to focus on a key group of products relating just to external applications.” These days, Undercover Blinds have a full range of internal solutions without forgetting our roots as a specialised external fabricator. As the business has grown, our staffing numbers have continually increased year on year, we are a tight knitted group, with a family feel! “If you are looking for a quality solution

to your outdoor / indoor shade project, we can help. We offer expert advice, custom design and installation, high quality materials, and all types of shade systems.” At Undercover Blinds, the expert advice comes from years of experience in the industry. The team can cater for any special requirements in any style of shade system, and they only use materials that look great and will last well in the harsh Australian sun. With High Quality being key, with our motto: Built to a Standard, Not to a Price!

DOES YOUR HOME NEED AN AMAZING KITCHEN MAKEOVER? Facelift or replace your drawers, bench top or cabinetry

Undercover Blinds specialise in all Outdoor Blinds, Awnings and Canopies as well as a great range of Internal Blinds and Plantation Shutters.

“If you have a special application that needs a custom solution not covered in the above list, give us a ring as over the years we have been involved in many unique projects,” said Chris. “Our long experience in the industry is your assurance we can give your Blind or Awning a great result.” Undercover Blinds & Awnings are at Factory 21/61 Frankston Gardens Drive, Carrum Downs.

Best quality products at the most competitive prices

Call now for a FREE HOME CONSULTATION on 1800 373 263 or 0414 060 481

Phone 9775 1726.

www.undercoverblinds.com.au

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Built to a standard not to a price Sun Blinds & Outdoor Canopies, Alfresco, Pergola & Patio Blinds, Drop Arm Awnings, Carbolite, Glass Roof Blinds, Retractable Roof Systems, Folding Arm Awnings, Aluminium Plantation Shutters, Aluminium Roller Shutters, Internal Roller & Cellular Blinds, Thermofilm Heaters

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ALL THE BEST SHOWS

Make it a date night, not a late night!

What do Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Marina Prior, Kitty Flanagan, Ahn Do and The Wiggles have in common? They have all performed on Frankston Arts Centre’s stage!

Frankston Arts Centre presents over three?? hundred performances a year, making it one of the busiest venues in Victoria. Anyone who’s grown up in the area has had their school concert there including comedian Sammy J. All the big name artists as well as the little artists in making have shared the stage for close to 25 years now. It is also rumoured that Hugh Jackman also graced the Frankston Arts Centre stage

early in his career...but we share that with a grain of salt!

If you have never visited Frankston Arts Centre, we encourage you to go to one! There are so many benefits of attending a show at Frankston Arts Centre – you get to see your favourite artists at a venue that’s close to home and also save money on fuel and tickets. Yes, tickets are often cheaper at Frankston Arts Centre compared to the city! The same shows that tour to Melbourne make a stop in Frankston because of the world-class facilities available at Frankston Arts Centre. If you want to keep updated about what’s happening at Frankston Arts Centre, subscribe to their e-newsletter on thefac. com.au.

RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP 03 9784 1060 | thefac.com.au

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Don’t sign until you’ve seen Living Design Double Glazing

Living Design Double Glazing has been established to provide customers with superior quality energy efficient windows and doors, that we manufacture locally from REHAU German engineered window and door systems. Always keeping ahead of the times, Living Design Double Glazing, recently welcomed the arrival of 2 new top of the range, European window and door processing machines, that will guarantee a consistent top quality product every time.

If you are considering replacing your windows and doors or insulating your home from the heat or cold, from a single window or a New Front Door to a full house replacement or a New Build Development, then don’t hesitate to contact us.

Living Design Double Glazing is committed to providing a tailored window and door package designed to meet each individual customer’s requirements, from a single window or door order to a complete house replacement or housing development.

“Our new machines, will automate part of our production line, increase our manufacturing capacity, allowing us to keep to ahead of the Industry Lead time of 6-8 weeks from deposit to Install and guarantee a precise and high standard of finish,” said Kim Larmour of Living Design Double Glazing. “This high quality equipment is the latest in European window and door manufacturing technology and will ensure Living Design Double Glazing continue to offer their customers the best possible finished product, available in Australia.

“We are in our fifth year of manufacturing and installing in and around the Mornington Peninsula, where we continue to offer the local community a top quality product and service when it comes to Upvc framed windows and doors, “said Kim. “We are setting ourselves up for the next ten to fifteen years, acquiring the best new machinery available and hiring more local staff to keep up with demand.

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“REHAU worldwide has been supplying window and door manufacturers with the latest in window and door technology for over 65 years and have one of the top tried and tested Upvc products available to and specifically for the Australian market,” said Kim.

“Our products are available to view at our factory showroom anytime Monday to Friday 10am till 5pm or alternatively by appointment at weekends, making us and our products available to you at your convenience,” said Kim. “We offer a customer friendly approach to sales, with no hard sell from salespersons. We will give you an honest price for a top quality affordable product with 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.” Living Design Double Glazing is at Factory 1, 7-9 Lyall Street, Hastings.

For enquiries, phone Kim Larmour 041 222 1767 or contact@livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au www.livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

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Improve the look, comfort and energy efficiency of your home REHAU is a global leader in the UPVC window technology market. They supply High Weather Formula Window/Door frames – specifically designed for Australian conditions. We are a 5 star accredited REHAU manufacturer and installer based on the Mornington Peninsula.

Factory showroom open to the public: Factory 1, 7 Lyall St, Hastings www.livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

For a NO OBLIGATION free quote call 5909-8040 or Kim on 041 222 1767

Non Flammable - BAL29 All Products Australian Made in our factory All Products Internally Glazed as Standard Enhanced Security Maintenance Free (No Painting ever) Non Corrosive Cyclone Rated/Weatherproof Eliminate Draughts Energy Efficiency Noise Reduction Sustainability Fully Welded Frames Affordable Dust Proofing 10 Year Unconditional Guarantee Locally Owned & Operated

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