Western Port News 4 November 2020

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5974 9000 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au INSTEAD of celebrating her 100th birthday in isolation, a much-loved Balnarring greatgreat-grandmother – born in 1920 – was able to mark the occasion at home.

Muriel Bettes accepted best wishes from family and friends at her front door, by phone, or – for a select few, due to the restrictions – inside her Balnarring home.

Ms Bettes, a patient of Peninsula Health’s Hospital in the Home Unit, said: “To be able to enjoy the day with those who I love the most, simply meant the world to me.

“Even though glass separated me from many of those who dropped by, it was really wonderful to have that opportunity by being home.”

As its name suggests, Hospital in the Home allows patients to remain at home while being cared for. “We offer treatment and equipment at no cost to the patient, providing a safe, personal and effective alternative to treatment in hospital,” registered nurse Leanne Field said.

“My colleague Chantal visited Ms Bettes on her special day to give her a bouquet of flowers and a card from all of the team at HITH. She was so proud to show off her letters from the Queen and Prime Minister.”

Muriel’s milestone

Eating out, a tasty way back to business A “LIGHT touch, streamlined permit system” for extended outdoor trading is part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s strategy to help businesses get back on their feet now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased.

Features include extending footpath space and adding parklets – which repurpose car parking spaces outside shopfronts – to make more space for diners.

CEO John Baker said the shire was also working with the business community to identify key shopping strips that could be opened up to pedestrians and diners.

“We want to provide more options to enable people to support our local

economy and enjoy all the peninsula has to offer,” he said.

Mr Baker said the shire welcomed the easing of restrictions.

“Now it’s time for us as a community to focus on how we can support our local businesses by engaging local service providers and shopping locally, wherever possible,” he said.

“The shire’s focus is firmly on getting our local businesses trading again. This is our number one priority.

We want to make it as easy as possible for local businesses to trade in a way that will maximise turnover while remaining COVID-safe.”

The easing of restrictions means there are no restrictions on reasons to

leave the house, but you must remain within 25 kilometres of home (with exceptions, including care for childminding, end of life, resting place, real estate).

Those who can work from home must continue to work from home. If you can’t work from home, you do not need a permit to attend work. However, you still need a permit to travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria for work or study.

Up to 10 people may gather outdoors from any number of households, or more than 10 if all are from the same household. Children under 12 months of age are not included in the limit.

Up to two adults and their dependents may visit one home at a time, with visits limited to one a day, from within a 25 kilometre radius of home.

Masks are recommended to be worn and a record kept.

Households will be restricted to one daily visiting event, meaning those who receive visitors cannot also visit someone else that day.

Cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and food courts can reopen. Restrictions apply. Retail shops can reopen, and markets can reopen.

Library branches remain open for click and collect (no appointment necessary). Deliveries are available for vulnerable community members.

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Community halls will remain closed (with some exceptions).

Tips are open for all waste but will close 12-12.30pm to allow a change of staff and lunch breaks. All waste vouchers for the 2019/20 financial year have been extended until 31 December.

Mount Martha Public Golf Course and the Crib Point Pool are open (subject to restrictions) as are skate parks and playgrounds.

Shire offices remain closed with customer service available by phone or online.

Details on current restrictions: mornpen.vic.gov.au/outdoordining Stephen Taylor

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Sponsored by Community Bank • Balnarring & District

Although some of these events and support groups are not meeting due to the COVID19 virus, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services.

St Johns Flinders Church Fete and Pet Show is now on line!

After 90 years we are going online! Order homemade jams, fresh cakes, posies and local honey plus gifts and Christmas cakes and puddings. The Pet Sow and fun new competitions are on line! https:// stjohnsflindersfete.com.au/ Balnarring Cricket Club Missing your team sport in 2020?! Missing that connection with your local community?!

Come down to Balnarring Cricket Club. A family club that welcomes cricketers of all ages and abilities.

For more information, call Brett on 0403865649 Relaxing Yoga and Qi Gong Every Tuesday 10.30am. Suitable for over 55s.

Cost $7. Hastings Community House.

185 High St. Hastings.

Call Dianna 0425 779 306 for more info.

Hastings Bowls Club Every Wed starting 6pm. Everyone is welcome to try lawn bowls by starting with barefoot bowls, followed by a BBQ. Located at Marine Pde, Hastings.

Ph 5979 1723 or 0448 023 287 U3A Low cost membership and courses for seniors 45+.

Extensive term 1 low cost membership, courses and activities at www.hastingsu3a.org.au or call into office at 13 Teal Crt, Hastings Mon/Tues 10am–1pm Thurs 1pm-4pm, ph 5969 8585.

Petanque Come and enjoy the fun playing petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve, Derril Road Moorooduc from 3pm - 5pm. Further info contact.Jim 0458548491 or Jan 0409132761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com

Charity Sewing Every third Tues each month If you love sewing, you’d be most welcome to come to the next Sewing afternoon for the Dress-a-Girlaround-the-World project when we sew dresses for young girls living in poverty in third world countries.

Bring your own machine but fabric, simple patterns, thread and trims are supplied. Venue is Hastings Uniting Church hall beginning at 1.30pm.

Enquiries to Sandra 5979 1237.

Hastings Day Club Meets at the Hastings RSL each Thurs (except the 1st) at 10.30am. A very friendly social club with entertainment, outings, speakers on a regular basis, lunch $5. Come along & enjoy.

Contact Sheila 0447 415 889 Are you a breast cancer survivor?

Come and join us for a paddle in our Dragonboat.

We paddle every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. You can have three “Come and try’s “ before deciding to join our special team. We provide paddles and PFD’s. For more info call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. For fun, fitness and friendship.

Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment.

Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free.

Further details phone Chloe 0448 177 083 Living with Autism Spectrum Resource support group, Monthly meetings Mondays, No cost. Phone for dates. Wallaroo Community Centre, Hastings. Contact: 5970 7000 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research), Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost.

Sasha: 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm.

Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club Inviting you for a social get together, every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm. Join us in a Dutch card game, “Klaverjas� and a social game of Rummicub. Coffee and tea supplied. New members welcome. For more information ring Nel 59775680 or Elly 0432933292 Tyabb Hall - Frankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb.

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Mornington Peninsula Veterans Cricket Missing active cricket & looking for some exercise?

The bowlers are getting quicker and your reflexes slower? Join the growing trend of former and current cricketers, now over 60, who are reestablishing their cricketing skills? We play matches every Sunday and mid week so there are plenty of opportunities to have a game of cricket in a wonderful social atmosphere.

For more info please call Michael 0407 823619 or Ian 59751683 or email mbou2030@bigpond.net Dog Lovers Walking Group Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts).

Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Great for puppies. Regular social events as well.

Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings Weight Loss Support Group Do you need help to lose some of that extra weight you are carrying about? Finding it difficult to keep the weight off? Come to Meeting Room 1 at the Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings, 9-11am every Wednesday. The first two visits are free to see if our club is what you want, then a one-off fee of $50 and just $6 per week to join our friendly, supportive group.

For further information call Rita on 0433 509 487.

Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305.

Hastings Combined Probus Club Meetings held 1st Monday of each month starting at 10am at The Hastings Sports Club. All retirees welcome. Outstanding guest speakers at each meeting, day trips and cruises, morning tea and lunch outings at various venues. Visitors welcome.

Contact Secretary – Dulcie on 0417130643 JP locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Hastings: Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567.

Mornington Peninsula Writers Every 2nd and 4th Sat, 10am – 1pm Somerville Community House, Blacks Camp Road Somerville. Email info@mornpenwriters.org Balnarring Bowls & Social Club Come join us to maintain fitness & good health, make new friends and have a laugh, enjoy social days and compete if you like. Located at Bruce St Reserve, Balnarring. 5983 1655 or info@balnarringbowls.com.au Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory.

Melways ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential.

Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.

Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mpas0/

Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection?

Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783.

Boomerang Bags There are fifteen Boomerang Bags groups across the Peninsula. Volunteers repurpose fabric destined for landfill into reusable bags to replace plastic bags.

The Balnarring group meets on Thursdays 1-3pm at BPS in Civic Crt. Cheryl 0438633971.

Find other groups at Boomerangbags.org Reclink Art Therapy Visual Arts course for adults Basic introduction to art making for health and wellbeing. During term times. Friday mornings 10am – noon. Wallaroo Community Centre, 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings. Contact Gaye 0409174128 to book and enrol.

Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Combined Probus Club of Balnarring Third Friday of each month at 10am. Held at the Balnarring Community Hall Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring. Guest speakers each month covering a wide range of subjects. The club has a diverse range of interest groups, outings and travel, Visitors and prospective new members are welcome.

Contact Patsy Wilson on 5983 9949.

Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter.

Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Holy Trinity Anglican Church Op Shop 2nd Saturday of each month Jumble sale inluding furniture, plants, larger items, along with bric a brac. The Op Shop (benhind Coles) in Churst St, Hastings.

Any inquiries: Judy 0425 848 957 Hastings View Club Voice Interest Education of Women Raising funds for the Learning for Life Program.

Meeting 3rd Friday of the month at 12noon at The Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings.

Contact Janet 0403 786 069.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CALENDAR The next Community Connections Calendar will be published 1st December 2020.

Email your free listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 25th November 2020.

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Landslip closes car park THE ocean car park at the end of King Street, Flinders has been closed due to a landslide.

Part of the bitumen covered parking area collapsed after heavy rain on 9 October and Parks Victoria has hired geotechnical experts to assess the situation.

Kris Rowe, chief ranger for the southern peninsula, said the collapse posed a “significant risk to the public” and the car park would be closed “until further notice”.

“We are conscious of the value of this car park to the local community and will keep people updated as we determine the appropriate next steps,” Mr Rowe said.

He said an alternate access to the west end of Flinders ocean was at the Mushroom Reef car park which could be reached through the golf links road.

Parks Victoria says the damaged car park is on top of a steep escarpment that is susceptible to landslips and subsidence.

It said more rain since the collapse had “additionally destabilised the area”.

The geotechnical assessment would help determine the cause of the collapse and provide recommendations for a long-term solution.

Keith Platt

A map of the Somers revegetation area: Properties within the yellow marked areas will receive free koala food trees, native plants, ecologist advice, equipment, volunteers on the day of planting and ongoing support. Image: Supplied

‘Corridor’ to lead the way for koalas SOMERS residents are being asked to plant trees to help koalas thrive on the Mornington Peninsula.

They will join Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group and Mornington Peninsula Shire in growing a corridor of trees so koalas can move safely around Somers and beyond.

The project will provide more food trees for koalas (manna gum, swamp gum and narrowleaf peppermint), increase canopy cover for protection from the weather, increase habitats to support breeding populations, and improve ground cover to keep koalas safe from predators as they move between trees.

Somers residents who own properties identified as part of the safe corridor have been asked to plant koala food trees and provenance plants.

Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation president Dirk Jansen said over the past 30 years

there had been a major decline in native animal species on the peninsula due to habitat loss, invasive flora and predation by foxes and cats.

He said most native vegetation was found on private land, which made up 75 per cent of the peninsula.

“Incremental clearing of remnant native vegetation due to development and land use has caused isolation of faunal populations,” he said.

“Landscape fragmentation, the lack of tree cover and habitat corridors are of most concern.”

The biolink project aims to provide koala habitat linking Coolart Wetlands to the west, Koala Reserve to the south and HMAS Cerberus to the east, adding to the wildlife corridor from Somers to Red Hill.

Details: mpkoalas.org.au/projects/somerskoala-habitat-project-2021/

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CHRIS BRAYNE MP

MEMBER FOR NEPEAN

This year has been really tough for our community as we continue to fight this global pandemic. I want to thank all Mornington Peninsula residents for their hard work in fighting this virus and doing everything they can to support each other.

The Nepean electorate covers Safety Beach down to Point Nepean National Park, and Somers through to Flinders – and everywhere in between. As the Member for Nepean, I am always available to assist you and your family with any State Government matter you might have.

Please feel free to contact me and my office on the contact details below.

Chris Brayne MP Follow me on Facebook

Shop 1/739 Point Nepean Road, McCrae VIC 3938 P: (03) 5986 6661 E: chris.brayne@parliament.vic.gov.au This publication is funded from Parliamentary budget. Authorised by C. Brayne, Shop 1/739 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae, VIC 3938.

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Online festival for fixing things FREE online workshops and events are providing lessons on how to become conscious consumers.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Fix It Festival focuses on implementing sustainable habits, including repairing broken items, earning money from unused items, growing veggies, composting and recycling.

Consumers will be asked to consider the resources used to make the things they own and the environmental impact of throwing them away.

Before buying something new, check to see if you have something similar you can reuse or repair. If the answer is no, ask can you borrow, swap, rent or purchase the item second-hand?

Buying an items second-hand eliminates excess plastic packaging and minimises air pollution from delivery trucks and vehicles.

If there is no choice but to buy new, consumers are being urged to buy local to support businesses.

Fix It Festival events:

Everyday actions to live more sustainably with Tamara DiMattina from The New Joneses, 5-6pm, Wednesday 4 November.

Blairgowrie Community Garden staff will show how to grow your own fruit and vegetables from food scraps and seedlings, and produce compost, 9.30-10.30am, Sunday 8 November.

Point Nepean Men’s Shed will show how to repair household items, 12.301.30pm, Tuesday 10 November.

What to put in your recycling bin, 5-5.45pm, Wednesday 11 November and 10.30-11.15am, Saturday 28 November.

Using food scraps to start a compost or worm farming system, 10-11am, Saturday 14 November.

Maximise second-hand online sales, 8-8.45pm, Thursday 19 November.

Seawinds Boomerang Bags will show how to sew, repair and upcycle textiles, 6-7pm, Wednesday 25 November.

Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/fixitfestival

Marking NAIDOC Week BECAUSE of COVID-19 restrictions Mornington Peninsula Shire is promoting NAIDOC Week (8-15 November) events online. The Shire will promote local and interstate events on our website for everyone to enjoy.

The shire says that one of the ways it supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people is through its Warringinee group which works to deliver social, cultural and economic outcomes actions contained in its Reconciliation Policy and Action Plan.

Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/naidoc The shire’s action plan is at mornpen.vic.gov.au/strategiesandplans

Picture: Yanni

Gardens bloom after lockdown THE gardens at Heronswood were open to the public last Saturday (31 October) to be followed on 4 November by its cafe.

Heronswood is also home to the Dig-

gers Club and gardens that change and reflect the seasons throughout the year.

The Diggers Garden Shop (10am5pm daily) specialises in heirloom seeds, cottage flowers and edible plants

along with flowering shrubs and cool climate trees.

Heronswood is in Latrobe Parade, Dromana, call 5984 7321.

Picture: Yanni

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Fly-in hotels for the dispossessed Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au SOON after the Europeans arrived, they began to colonise territory that was already occupied and providing a living for its long time inhabitants.

The original populations were overlooked as the fast-reproducing, more powerful hordes took over the lush valleys and fast-developing agricultural areas.

But a growing number of enthusiasts are now coming to the plight of the originals, providing safety and shelter from the spreading hordes.

The narrative of invasion and a struggle for survival might sound familiar, but it is one few people know about: the takeover of Australia by European bees.

Introduced for their manufacturing and pollinating skills, the honey bees have a habit of pushing aside the smaller native bees.

There are more than 1700 species of native bees and although just 11 of them are stingless, their diminutive size means they are unable to deliver a harmful sting.

Some of the larger native bees are credited with having a sting as painful as a bull ant bite but are unlikely to do so unless trodden on or threatened in some way.

Derek Ryan, of Sorrento is one of those affected by the tales of loss and dispossession suffered by native bees.

After hearing Cr David Gill speak passionately about the need for native bees and their value to Australia’s environment, Mr Ryan decided to help

DEREK Ryan and the “largest bee hotel in Australia” he built and installed on a friend’s farm near Mornington.

the bees out.

“I never knew native bees existed until I heard David when he visited Sorrento Rotary Club,” Mr Ryan said.

Also, a member of Sorrento Men’s Shed, Mr Ryan set about making “bee hotels”, using recycled timber and bamboo that he found growing mainly on nature strips.

During the COVID-19 lockdown he made and gave away six small hotels.

But his crowning achievement, built over five months, was something on a much grander scale.

“I have a friend with a 30 acre farm and part of it is a protected orchard.

So, I told him that I would make him

a large bee hotel,” he said.

“I have foraged for bamboo and other recycled woods and tree cuttings and I “have made a double sided bee hotel for his farm and is probably the largest bee hotel in Australia.”

Cr Gill, who often give talks about Australia’s endangered native bees to clubs, community groups and schools, said Mr Ryan’s efforts “makes it even more worthwhile”.

Now that the hotel has been installed on Mr Ryan’s friend’s farm near Mornington, he is waiting to see what types and how many of the native bees take up his offer of residency.

Victoria, you know fire.

Victoria was hit hard in the 2019-20 fire season. The 2020-21 season is coming and you know as well as anyone how important it is to plan and prepare. Ensure your home is fire ready, ensure your family knows your plan, and be ready to leave early.

Plan. Act. Survive. Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire

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Writers record year of living with COVID-19 THE title of the book says it all: 2020 a year like no other.

While nothing could have prepared Victorians for tragic surprises and uncertainties of this year, the writers’ group of U3a Dromana, has completed a book of short lockdown observations to illustrate how individual members fared during the pandemic.

“Despite all the upheaval this year we kept on meeting virtually and decided to write a series of poetry and micro stories in the form of a journal,” organiser Sue Brown said.

Nine others recorded their thoughts and observations on a weekly basis.

“The writers’ group members have led diverse and interesting lives enhanced by education, travel and personal success,” Ms Brown said.

“The one abiding sentiment throughout these journals is hope for a better future for all.

“The year 2020 has taught us acceptance, patience – and a new set of values. Late September – as we go to print, Victorian daily cases have fallen markedly, and stage 4 lockdown is easing.

Our journey continues.”

Excerpts from the 42-page book: Jan Hall (3/4/20): “We have just arrived back from six days in Healesville with Probus Happy Wanderers group. We were lucky with our timing because one week later and we could not have gone. My food cupboard was empty, and I hit the supermarket. Empty shelves. Knowing that we needed to self-isolate I stocked up on what I could. I hit Bunnings, my favourite shop, for plants, potting mix and hanging baskets.

This should keep me busy. I have been on fire all week. Making curtains for an old church manse awaiting rental, also helping to clear its overgrown garden. Then my own garden. I’m exhausted.”

Christine Andrews (17/4/20): “I noticed a swing in mood this week. I am happy. Not just grateful for being loved by the family, or my home, or friends, but really happy. The happiness that comes from letting go. I cannot control the events going on in the outer world. I do not have the wellbeing of millions in my hands.

However, I can smile and give comfort to people around me who are more affected with this isolation than I. I can keep in touch and listen, yes listen. I am usually so vocal when given the chance, it comes from living alone, but listening is a gift we can give. Happy with that.”

John Trainor (24/4/20): “Another month of self-isolation has gone. We’re weathering the lockdown and other restrictions and are even daring to look and plan ahead. News reports suggest that some of the constraints may be eased soon, given the substantial reduction in virus victims. Fortunately, vital rules like 1.5 metre separation should remain for some time yet.

I’ve even started looking at options for renewed holiday plans for 2021, but not as ambitiously as

earlier this year – certainly not to Los Angeles.

There’s also the pleasing prospect of continuing on with more writing, reading, phone calls, barbecues and walks, plus the vital matters of watching sport – and playing golf again.”

Rosamund Champion (8/5/20): “I have spent numerous hours over the past few weeks in battle with my computer, iPad, laptop (whatever). We have been thrashing out how I can master Zoom. Now I’m not sure if it’s me or the computer, but as I am not the smartest with IT technology, it is most likely me. I have endured many tense moments with the stupid thing and, unfortunately, cross words have been exchanged between my husband and me. Not really cross words. More like a barrage of insults. As a result, I should admit defeat, but have decided to soldier on, and when and if I ever succeed, be warned. I will become a blooming Zooming expert.”

Penny Liddiard (12/6/20): “Like many of you, I long to return to the easy lifestyle before COVID-19. Weeks spiced with activities to keep mind and body as agile as possible – plus the prospect of catching up with friends and acquaintances who, like us, have been in selfpreservation. I ventured to a small gathering last week – but was uncomfortable. I recoil if anyone invades ‘my space’ at the supermarket. I choose where – and when – I walk a footpath or cross a road. Has this pandemic fostered a new paranoia – or am I just being careful?”

Max Evans (21/8/20): “Thursday evening, time for my dog Bucket’s walk down to the beach. Nepean Highway traffic is horrendous.

Strange, during lockdown. But then again, these bloody terrorists have been arriving like a swarm of locusts every weekend for five months. It resembles a COVID conga-line of dissolute escapees from the big smoke. We stand in awe awaiting a break in the traffic. Come Friday it is all go at the shops, beach, pier, cafes, jogging, walking. No masks, no space, no manners. They have run amok through the entire lockdown.

Enough. I pulled up a group last Saturday and asked, ‘What are you doing here?’ They replied: ‘We refuse to be dictated to by anyone’. I knew it. I mumbled, Go home.”

Anne George (28/8/20): “Week four of stage 4 lockdown. What do I miss in lockdown? I miss my family. I miss face-to-face contact with my friends – I miss our card games. I miss going to lunch and coffee with my friends. I miss being able to make plans. I miss getting my hair cut.

I miss freedom. How trivial that sounds – I feel so guilty when people are losing their jobs, their businesses. I don’t want to feel guilty; I just want to feel normal. I sound as if I’m miserable – I’m not – I’m in lockdown mood. How much longer – who knows – we just have to hang in there.”

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EVERY TEST HELPS Every test helps us get closer to a new normal.

Go to work safely. Get back to school. See family.

So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.

For testing locations visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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A life’s journey on two wheels Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au FRANK Brown and cycling go back a long way.

The 90-year-old, of Hastings, is a member of the Spice cycling group at Balnarring and enjoys his weekly 40 kilometre Saturday ride with the group of mates he befriended in 1983. Last Saturday they held a “birthday ride” for their friend who celebrated his milestone birthday on 18 October.

Mr Brown says he can “usually” keep up with the younger members but admits to finding the hills a “bit of a challenge”. During the week and depending on the weather he may go out for a solo ride on his carbon fibre Reid racer at his “own pace”.

“I used to ride alone, but I much prefer having company,” he said. “It’s really only a hobby but it keeps me out of mischief.”

Cycling has always been part of Frank’s life. Growing up in England his first ride was with his parents as a baby on their tandem bike as they did not have a car.

Then, as a teenager, he rode around England and the French and Swiss Alps, cycling competitively as a young man.

Later, he and wife Jean would ride their tandem bike around Blackburn, in the industrial midlands, when they were newlyweds.

When the time came, they added a sidecar, adapted by a supplier of motorbike sidecars, so their two young children could accompany them.

With the British economy deteriorat-

Search for thief POLICE are searching for a thief, above, who stole a credit card from a car at Balnarring and later used it to withdraw cash from an ATM at Dromana and to buy cigarettes from a convenience store at Carrum Downs.

The offender was wearing a red hoodie, black shorts, and has a tattoo on their left calf.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit 5978 1400 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

On yer bike: Frank Brown can look back on a lifetime’s enjoyment pedaling the road. Pictures: Supplied

ing in the later 1950s and early 1960s, and with once-thriving cotton mills closing down, Frank sensed a better lifestyle waited elsewhere.

The young family migrated to Australia in 1964 and settled at, coincidentally, Blackburn, east of Melbourne.

“I came out on a three-year contract with Smith and Nephew (a British medical equipment manufacturing

company) and never went back,” he said.

“We liked everything about Australia: the weather, the lifestyle. It had everything we needed.”

The family also lived at Rye for 20 years and Hastings for the past 15 years.

When he was a spritely 85 Frank told Jean he would like to graduate to a more advanced carbon fibre bike

but felt it hard, at his age, to justify the $1600. “I asked her if she thought I should buy it and she said, ‘Why not?’” he said.

“I’m so glad I did. Six weeks after that I had a mild stroke which affected my hand and having the new bike inspired me to get back on.

“It made me keep going.”

The other members of the Spice cycling group are glad he did.

Stolen ute A FORD utility with number plates 1RO8UX and a distinctive red motif on the side, “80”, was stolen from a Frankston property, Friday 25 October.

Anyone with information about its whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or report it online at crimestoppers.com.au quoting incident number 200392724.

No matter the situation, it’s never OK. There’s no excuse for violence or aggression against healthcare workers.

No matter the situation, it’s never OK.

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Walkers inspired by loss

Familiar faces: Twins Hudson and Jackson, Xander and Amelia Robertson, Alex and John McDonald and Patrick and Anna McAlaney-Matthews graduated from Peninsula Grammar this year. Picture: Supplied

Seeing double times four FOUR sets of twins graduated from Peninsula Grammar this year.

They included Hudson and Jackson Streader, who have been at the school since Prep. The school’s human resources coordinator Kylie Oddy said: “ Hudson and Jackson were both elected by the student body as Prefects, testament to their contribution to the school over many years and the high regard in which they are held.

“The boys are high academic achievers, excellent role models, supportive friends and have made huge contributions to various sports for Peninsula over the years, including success in snow sports and triathlon at a national level.”

Two other sets of twins – Xander and Amelia Robertson and Alex and John McDonald – have been at the school since year 5. “Xander and Amelia are well liked and respected amongst their cohort for their friendly and outgoing personality and their commitment to high academic standards and sporting goals,” Ms Oddy said.

“They have been very successful in their

academic and sporting pursuits over their years at Peninsula.

“Alex and John are great sportsmen, hard working in the classroom and well respected by their peers. They have made huge contributions to the Tennis Program at Peninsula over many years and lead the team that won the AGSV First’s Tennis Premiership this year. This is an outstanding achievement and a fitting way for them to finish their tennis careers at Peninsula.”

Ms Oddy said Patrick and Anna McAlaneyMatthews had been at the school since year 7.

“Patrick and Anna are strong academics who set high expectations for themselves in the classroom," she said. "Their outgoing personalities have resulted in the development of a strong group of close friends that support one another and work together for a common goal.”

While having four sets of twins this year was unusual for the school, they had better get used to it: “Funnily enough apparently we have four sets of twins next year as well,” Ms Oddy said.

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MORNINGTON police took part in the recent Wonder Woman walk to raise money for ovarian cancer research.

The walk began in 2016 when Senior Constable Andy Powell’s wife, Helen, was diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease. Six of her friends took part in a 30 kilometre walk from Safety Beach to Sorrento and it has grown in numbers every year since. Their red clothing honours TV’s Wonder Woman character.

In 2017 the participants tripled to 18, then in 2018 it grew to 60. Last year there were more than 200 Wonder Woman walkers (including a few men).

Helen Powell died earlier this year, but the event continues in her honour. COVID-19 restrictions meant walkers headed off in small groups from Sunday 25 October to Sunday 1 November under the five-kilometre rule.

An app recorded their distances.

The Mornington members, including Senior Constable Powell, raised close to $650.

Over the four years, the Wonder Woman Walks have raised more than $59,000, with $25,000 raised last year and an overall target of $22,000 this year.

This money has been donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund with the aim of finding an early detection test and improving treatment for women with the disease. Stephen Taylor

Honoured memory: Wonder Woman walkers, Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards, Senior Constable Steven Fitzgerald, Marea Hunter, Sergeant Chris Stock, Senior Sergeant Andrew Horscroft, Senior Constable Andy Powell, Leading Senior Constable Greg Kraus, Paula O’Brien, Carolyn Ramsay and Sergeant Dennis Ramsay. Right: Helen Powell, whose diagnosis with ovarian cancer inspired the annual fundraising walks.

Pictures: Supplied

Have your say Annual Budget 2021–22 We want to know what you and your local community would like from the Annual Budget.

Help guide the future direction of Shire delivered community programs, projects and initiatives.

Tell us your ideas!

Pre-Budget submissions close 5pm Sunday 29 November 2020.

Please submit your ideas at mornpen.vic.gov.au/budget

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The meeting is being held in the first day of this year’s NAIDOC Week (8-15 November) and will hear from the former teacher now criminal defence lawyer and award-winning junior fiction writer about advocacy for enshrining a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution and a Makarrata commission to enable Treaty and Truth-telling.

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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LOCKDOWN PICTURES THINGS took a turn for the better last week with a further easing of lockdown restrictions accompanied by a definite warming in the weather. The brighter outlook was reflected in readers pictures, which found Janet Cooper’s at Mount Martha beach with granddaughters Hayley and Jade who are looking forward to summer (1). However, Helena Van der Haar, saw a sign in a Frankston shop window that could be a taste of what’s to come (2). Bowlers at Mornington were happy to be back on the green, even if it means masking up (3) and Terry Wright noted that there was no call for social distancing among the hundreds of birds having a party in the fresh creek water entering Port Phillip at Capel Sound (4).

Mount Martha’s Jeff Matteson was also out and about and wondering where all the surf has gone at Flinders (5).

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LETTERS

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

Become a candidate to get something done Now that the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council elections are over and the results unknown it’s a good moment to reflect on our system of selecting councillors.

As a candidate for Watson Ward it has been very interesting. Apart from the bit of mudslinging, an acute shortage of facts, and any analysis of past history or knowledge of how the council actually works, it has at least generated a positive in my area.

Since announcing my candidature I believe the council has spent more than $100,000 in cleaning up the Yaringa area. Even all the locals would agree that’s in marked contrast to the past 40 years when nothing was spent and the whole area was just a dump.

So maybe, if you want some attention to your particular area, just stand as a candidate, make noise and you may get results beyond your dreams and not even need to get elected.

As to the election itself, which reflects the country as a whole, it’s a three-horse race in Watson Ward, between a celebrity, a Green and a businessperson: a simplistic description but one that reflects the choice we need to make for our future.

Who do we, the shareholders/ratepayers, want to help guide the shire, a $200 million operation, for our personal long term benefit?

Will it be a “Father Christmas” promising to give all - do all for everyone with unlimited cash to splash? Or do we just concentrate on the environment and forget the economy (jobs), or do we strike a balance? Dreams versus reality, a lot depends on where you sit. The view from a secure job is vastly different to being unemployed and having a mortgage.

In the end we the voters get what we deserve.

Stefan Borzecki, Somerville

Dog psychology I am surprised that a clinical psychologist hasn’t considered the rights and needs of the many of us who are not dog owners/ lovers (Letters 21/10/20). I have been attacked by a large dog on McCrae beach while walking at 9am when the dog was not on a leash. I had to ask for the owner’s identification, who was duly prosecuted.

Not every dog owner would have complied with my request, and not everyone feels that they can ask for ID given those circumstances.

Many of us feel that most dog owners believe that they are above the law and disregard our anxieties when they walk their dogs off-leash in areas where they should be restrained, like on the foreshore track along McCrae.

Yes, anxiety levels are high during a pandemic and so should non-dog owners be subjected to more anxiety by allowing dogs to roam freely? I think not. Heather Forbes-McKeon, McCrae

‘Alarming’ quarry plan I am alarmed at Hillview Quarries’ recent proposal to create a massive new quarry on Boundary Road, Dromana. This quarry site was mined out before Hillview purchased it in 1998.

Hillview applied to extend the mining permit in 2016, but this was rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as mining on the site had ceased. As a consequence, Hillview has sought to gain permission from the state government to recommence mining but, have bypassed Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and the community by applying directly to the planning minister.

Besides avoiding the council and the community I believe it has been deceptive in naming this venture the Boundary Road Project and has indicated that it would only mine the former pioneer quarry when having also purchased the neighbouring 65 hectare property at 115 Boundary Road.

This property is the habitat for many of our flora and fauna including koalas, wallabies, powerful owls and sea eagles but, more importantly, the destruction of this area would create a break in the green corridor between the Arthurs Seat National Park, which is vital for wildlife access.

The Arthur Seat hinterland has myriad walking trails which I have hiked and run over many years and the walk from the OT Dam to Eatons

Cutting is especially beautiful with fern valleys, 100-year-old trees, creeks and a brilliant waterfall. Walking down Eatons Cutting on a spring morning or on a summer night is something to treasure and fight to keep for the generations to come.

However, this pleasant and peaceful environment will be destroyed by Hillview’s proposed quarry.

It’s time Hillview and the Ross Trust came clean on their intentions and follow their stated intentions to protect the environment.

Steve Vosti, Dromana

Lead with trees Has Mornington Peninsula Shire embarked on a serious planting regime as part of its much trumpeted climate emergency? Billions of trees need to be planted globally, with some countries and regions doing just that.

The shire could lead by example but is concentrating more on tree removal and allowing rural landholders to demolish rows and indeed swathes of trees, particularly pines. These trees are 70–90 years old and replacing old growth with (say) 20cm pots will take decades before there is any environmental benefit. Most of us will be gone by then.

There’s an opportunity here to lead by example with large plantings of established trees and encouraging communities to follow suite. Is the shire really “ahead of the game”?

Peter Avery, Flinders

Not adding up The eight-storey, $116 million building proposed for Vicinity’s Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston is one of six major projects granted priority approval by Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to create jobs and bolster economic recovery.

It’s a big private investment tick for Frankston’s languishing CBD but has a major flaw – insufficient car parks.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, a keen supporter of the project, stated it would “generate 1470 ongoing jobs” but conceded it would provide just “85 new car parks” for those new workers. This is 389 fewer than required under planning law but it’s been claimed there is sufficient existing parking. It’s a Ponzi scheme that double-counts old parking spaces.

Frankston Council was so concerned about insufficient parking that it twice deferred voting on the proposal, asking Bayside to solve the problem.

Instead, the project was called in for fasttracking by Mr Wynne.

Councillors wrote to Mr Wynne, asking him to reject the development as the car parking discrepancy remained unresolved.

The council had commissioned a report that included staff physically counting how many spaces Bayside actually had. This revealed car parks required for Bayside’s previous expansions had not been met.

Bayside was 346 car spaces short even before the eight-storey proposal.

Total shortfall of spaces is 735. When a developer cannot provide sufficient parking for a new building, the council levies $19,500 per space.

This pays for construction of new council-controlled car parks.

Bayside’s missing 735 car spaces are worth $14.3 million.

This episode makes a mockery of one of the big issues of Frankston’s CBD – insufficient affordable parking.

This a key reason why we’ve been advocating for extension of the Frankston rail line to Langwarrin and beyond – to create park and rides and take pressure off CBD parking.

Ginevra Hosking, CEO Committee for Greater Frankston

Bookings ramped up The car park by the boat ramp at the bottom of Oliver's Hill, Frankston serves two purposes.

One is to allow boats to be launched into the bay, safely leaving their trailers behind. The other is to allow people to enjoy the foreshore.

There is competition between managing these choices.

The caricature of a parking Inspector is of someone who is mean and nasty, with no common sense or compassion. Regretfully that was on full display last Tuesday.

In these days of COVID-19 the parking area has seen an increase in people wanting to enjoy the foreshore. The day was very windy, there was not a boat trailer to be seen and the parking area was full of cars double stacked in the longer trailer bays.

Along comes a Frankston Council parking Inspector and books the whole lot with a $165 fine. Nice one Frankston Council.

Ian Cayzer, Karingal

Break with China Leasing Darwin Harbour with its American military base was positively outrageous. Equally insane was the inexcusable sale to China of Bellamy's baby formula company.

In damming the flow of life giving rivers through South East Asia and posting noxious crop killing plants throughout Europe and America, [Chinese President] Xi Jinping has made clear the lengths to which he will go to achieve world domination of which the Belt and Road strategy is integral.

[Premier] Daniel Andrews, in signing Victoria up to it, is embracing someone I regard as being a 21st century Hitler.

China’s boycott of Australian imports and it serious effects on our already damaged economy illustrates the alarming control China has on Australia.

We have no choice but to find alternative, friendly trading partners such as India and Malaysia to break China's stranglehold before Australia becomes another Chinese colony.

Aussie Sadler, Mornington

Lockdown learning As former primary school teacher and a grandmother of a prep this year I have been amazed at the quality of learning that has taken place during the Victorian lockdown.

This has come about by the dedication of my granddaughter’s school, her teacher and her parents all working together to achieve their goals.

Perhaps [federal Treasurer] Josh Frydenberg could take a closer look around his own state and see the wonderful things that have taken place.

He might even see what cooperation, kindness and understanding can achieve.

Marilyn Hoban, Mornington

Opposition ‘support’ We must thank Victorian Opposition leader Michael O’Brien for being so supportive and encouraging to the Victorian government during the pandemic.

It has been an extremely difficult and unprecedented challenge. One during which our leaders and health workers have had to continually develop and learn new practices.

How thoughtful and courageous of Mr O’Brien that he did not use the opportunity to attempt political gain by continually griping and providing unhelpful negative responses at this serious time. That would, of course, have been divisive and provided oxygen and encouragement to those selfish people in our society who are unable to follow simple rules and understand the situation.

Imagine if he had been Premier during 2020.

Jim Carr, McCrae

Premier praise COVID-19 has never ever happened before.

There is no guide book. Critics of [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews and his team need to show respect.

Dan saved your life. Living in Victoria is a privilege. If you can find a safer place - go there.

Vic Langsam, Frankston

Group amnesia I am not a Liberal Party voter. However, enough is enough. When a regular Liberal basher and Labor worshipper asserted that amnesia was running rampant in LNP ranks I sniggered at the hypocrisy (“Health before wealth” Letters 27/10/20).

John Cain seems to have forgotten about the greatest case of amnesia in Australian political history. I refer to the procession of Victorian

government ministers, from the premier down, none of whom could remember who made the decision to employ unqualified, untrained security guards to supervise the recent hotel quarantine debacle.

If it wasn’t such a tragedy it would be a laugh.

Michael Long, Frankston

Post no more Today is today, not past activities. Pollies have to be judged by today's voters, who live now. No more letters John. John Hodgson, Balnarring

Memorable minister Federal Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck denies any responsibility for the almost 700 deaths in Victorian private aged care facilities. That's typical of the Morrison government, stuff it up and then deflect the blame elsewhere.

Colbeck is a hypocrite. He claims to have "felt every single one of the aged care deaths". Yet, when asked some weeks ago at the inquiry into aged care, he couldn't provide the number of deaths that had occurred on his watch.

Who can forget him walking out of the Senate when being questioned by [Labor’s] Penny Wong. Morrison needs to sack him.

John Cain, McCrae

Hope for honesty Politics does not just involve political parties (“Council politics” Letters 20/10/20). It is a contest of ideas, the science or art of dealing with social organisation, be it in the workplace, a club or government.

Belonging to a political party, of any label, affords opportunities for like-minded people to discuss and reshape their ideas.

The same can occur in a sporting club, service club or any other association. An individual joins because of some common interest – and voting within that organisation, to achieve leadership or change, requires forming allegiances of one kind or another.

So, to express surprise about aspiring councillors voluntarily disclosing, or not, political party membership, is a matter of individual choice.

It is folly to maintain that political views have not influenced councillors’ decisions in the past.

Any person standing for public office has an agenda, whether it be personal or something else. There is no “new form of democracy” about to descend on local government in Mornington Peninsula Shire. We will still see councillors pursue their particular hobby horse – be it a climate change emergency, more separation of garbage to be collected, retaining the unique location in which we live or how to ensure we do have vibrant local economies to sustain the payment of our rates. Even decisions to make investments to sustain pension payments are based on decisions of one kind or another.

The labels Labor, Liberal, Green or “independent”, are still based on a set of personal beliefs.

All we should hope for is that councillors maintain honesty and openness in how they arrive at a particular decision. Coalitions of interests are not new.

Don Reeves, Mount Eliza

Victoria wins The women's netball team, Vixens, travel to Western Australia and win the grand final, The AFL team, Richmond’s travels to Queensland. and wins the Grand Final. The NRL team, Storm, travels to NSW and wins the grand final.

All Australians, but hail from Victoria. What a state Victoria is.

Geoffrey Lane, Mornington

End horse cruelty Watching police horses flinch from a stick during a anti-lockdown protest felt like a prescient reminder of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. In this grotesque event, sensitive horses –who can feel a fly land on their skin—are repeatedly whipped to run faster. Juvenile horses are forced on the tracks, despite their skeletons not being developed for such exhausting work. Horses are fed a cocktail of drugs to run through their injuries and push their exhausted bodies to the finish line.

In the last racing year, 116 horses died on Australian racetracks, as a result of injured limbs and broken bones. Horses forced to race can also suffer from stomach ulcers and bleed from the lungs. Unlike the scenes we witnessed at the Shrine, all of that abuse is entirely legal.

Mimi Bekhechi, campaigns strategist People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Western Port News

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Drive to keep ‘idiotic galoots’ out of Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE objectionable conduct of those idiotic galoots who visit Frankston in the summer time, is to be stamped out, according to Mr Clapp, the new Chief Railways Commissioner.

He has made a special note of the rowdy elements, and proposes to leave nothing undone to put a stop to it.

If Mr Clapp’s prohibitive measure actually prohibits, he will have gained the gratitude of the local and visiting people.

Frankston, as a holiday and seaside resort, stands second to none, but once you give the rowdies a bit of rope and permit these unthinking ones to make it “free and easy,” in its worst sense, it would become as about as respectable as the worst parts of the city.

Hence “The Standard’s” desire to see Mr Clapp’s move successful. *** ON Friday last, several soldiers’ mothers, resident in the city, had a day’s outing at Frankston, assembling at The Towers, the residence of a Mr. Parer.

The inclemency of the weather militated against the enjoyment of the outing. *** ON the same date, some 750 boys and girls, students of the Melbourne High School, visited Frankston, for the purposes of sports and a day’s outing.

The weather, however, turned out contrary to expectations, and they returned home, disappointed at the way the weather had spoilt the day’s outing. ***

THE death occurred at Port Lincoln, Byre’s Peninsula, S.A., last Sunday night, of Mrs Weaver, wife of Mr Edward Weaver, a leading orchardist, and mother of Mrs Harold A. Prider, Kars Street, Frankston.

The late Mrs Weaver came to Australia from Ireland, as a child, with Dr T. Atkinson, and had resided at Port Lincoln ever since. *** WHY these late October rains! Already complaints are being made by the orchardists of Langwarrin, Tyabb and Somerville about the unseasonable rains spoiling the apricots and other fruits.

Yet, in parts of N.S.W. they have drought, dire and dreadful in its consequence, and the stock losses alone represent the value of a national debt! *** TALKING about land prices, as we were last issue.

Recent lists of properties advertised give some idea of the sound values prevailing in these districts, as here noted: Langwarrin, 5 acres, £75; Bittern, 50 acres, £600; Red Hill, 60 acres, £550; Seaford, 10 acres, £250; Rosebud, 2½ acres, £200.

Many of these properties, of course, are considerably improved.

During the past month or two several estates have been subdivided between Cheltenham and Mornington, notably the Mornington Heights, the Tongala at Cranbourne, the Broadway (with its 81 allotments) at Chelsea, and the Booker and Devon estates at Cheltenham. *** AT the Executive Council meeting

on October 19th, His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir William H. Irvine, appointed Mr J. Nott Marsh of Frankston, a Sworn Valuator (under the Transfer of Land Act, 1915) for the County, of Mornington.

Mr. Marsh was duly sworn in by Mr. Justice Schutt on the 25th inst. *** MISS Elsie Ferguson was the artist featured at the Frankston Pictures on Saturday night.

Supported by Mr Arthur Standing, the great emotional artist made “The Marriage Price” in reality a drama of life.

As the advertising notice says, it was a tense drama of the soul. A very excellent picture, indeed. The management are to be complimented upon the excellence of the pictures they are showing.

On Tuesday night, the Pictures visited Somerville, but the violent storm made it impossible to show.

As this is the second time they have struck bad nights at Somerville, it is to be hoped the next visit will be more successful.

On Thursday night they showed Catherine Calvert in “The Career of Katherine Bush” a story by Elinor Glyn, at Frankston. *** BETWEEN Sandringham and Frankston there is a growing demand for considerable improvements to the beaches and foreshores.

Up at Mentone, they are removing the old piles of the old jetty from the water.

Directly at the back of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, there are several un-

sightly piles that ought to be removed by the local authorities. They are eyesores at present.

Likewise, one or two bridges over the Kananook Creek are in a most disreputable state. The one close to the Prince of Wales Hotel, leading to the beach, scarcely tends to the beauty of the otherwise fine for shore at Frankston.

All these in themselves are but little things, but it is more pleasing to see a bridge so much used by the public neat and tidy than rotting, breaking and falling to bits. *** MR Alfred Downward, M.L.A., who now commences his 27th year as Mornington’s representative in the State Legislature, is, so friends say, “as young as ever he was” though he has seen 75 summers and winters flit by in his time.

The recent contest showed that the veteran does not lag superfluous on the political stage.

Some few years ago the “too old at 40” cry originated. How men of Mr Downward’s type must smile at that old rot! *** LAST week’s “Table Talk” gave a photo of the Haag-Kann wedding celebrated some little time ago at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

The bride, Miss Elsie Kann, is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Kann, Hanover Street, Fitzroy, who have a summer residence at The Heights, Frankston, where the honeymoon was spent. *** MR F. J. Groves, M.L.A. had little

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difficulty in retaining the Dandenong seat at the recent elections.

A plumber by trade, Mr Groves resides at Aspendale, and “struts the civic stage” as Mayor of Carrum.

Altogether, the Dandenong people have a very live representative. *** AT the last Melbourne market, 13 heifers, bred by Mr Thompson, Red Hill, brought nice prices, averaging £14 9s 4d, whilst 12 sent from Bittern averaged £11 14s 7d, selling to £14 12s 6d.

On a/c Mr A. H. T. Sambell, Stony Point, 109 shorn hoggets brought 28s 7d. *** AT the last euchre party and dance under the Auspices of the Frankston Brass Band, a waltzing competition was contested for a prize of £1 1s.

The judges chose Mr Gardiner and Mrs Tait as the most graceful couple in the contest.

The verdict was a popular one.

The Frankston Orchestra, under Mr H. Blaskett, supplied captivating music. *** OWING to the shortage of ballot papers, no voting took place at KooWee-Rup on the 21st inst.

In response to a message, Mr Mark Brody dispatched a bundle from Frankston by motor, which arrived at closing time.

The electors exercised the franchise yesterday. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 29 October 1920

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Tips for Surviving a Sausage-free Democracy

By Stuart McCullough DONE. My postal ballot is complete and has been posted. All within time. As one very small cog in a very large democratic wheel, I have done my duty for that most noble and compelling of reasons – to avoid being fined. With the greatest of respect to all those candidates who bravely offer themselves up for public office, voting to avoid a fine is kind of how it goes with local council elections. Especially since it’s all being done by post and we’re deprived of the one thing that truly drives us all to the ballot box – sausages.

When my ballot arrived, it was accompanied by information about each candidate, written by the candidates themselves. Where’s the fun in that? It’d be far more interesting to see what they wrote about each other rather than themselves.

To be clear - I don’t know any of these people and I’m really not sure how best to choose between them. Short of drawing names from a hat, all I’ve got to go with are the profiles. It’s a struggle. And, in order to navigate this challenging area, I needed to come up with a series of rules. I admit I took a strict approach.

Profiles that begin with the words ‘hello’, ‘greetings’ or ‘live long and prosper’ are instantly disqualified. That may seem something of an over-reaction to a heart-felt salutation, but it means the candidate hasn’t grasped that their profile is written rather than spoken. And if they struggle to tell the difference between written and spoken communication, then I harbour serious concerns that they’ll spot the difference between green bin and yellow bin week. Clarity over which bin to put out is the cornerstone of good governance when it comes to local councils.

I got the sense the candidates weren’t revealing their true feelings. Mostly they talked about how our area was a great place to live, before detailing its problems at length. There was a lot of talk about inappropriate development which I discovered referred to buildings and not – for example – learning to read, and several people promised

to ‘bust congestion’ which sounds like something you do when you blow your nose really, really hard. Others vowed to reduce rates but left out helpful things such as how they planned to reduce expenditure.

Invariably, people identified something about themselves that made them worthy of support.

Some pointed to the fact they’d produced children as proof they were qualified for high office.

Others went so far as to prove that they remembered the names of their offspring as evidence of an eye for detail. One guy made it clear he rode a bike. Which, of itself, is no bad thing. Others

had volunteered at local sporting clubs, run businesses and supported various charities. The profiles were short, but there was a lot of life packed into those paragraphs.

Given how little I knew about the candidates, photos mattered. There have been heaps of placards around the neighborhood. So many, in fact, that you can’t set foot outside without the feeling that you’re being watched. Some photos look professional. Others look as though they’ve been snapped as the subject was leaving court. I had to disqualify one candidate from consideration because he was wearing a turtleneck. That may

seem a trifle harsh but it’s difficult to trust someone so willing to disregard the conventions of fashion. Granted, he was an incredibly handsome man and he really rocked that turtleneck, but I’m not sure I can trust him with the enormous responsibility that is filling potholes. People who wear turtlenecks are generally untroubled by such things.

One guy kind of looked like he could be a serial killer. Doubtless he isn’t, but he must have really hated the photographer. If you’re going to run for council, the least you can do is choose a photographer you don’t despise. Believe me, if you harbour ill will for the person taking your photo, it’s going to show.

Really, I just want to avoid voting for someone who might be insane. That’s pretty much where I set the bar. Indeed, if someone were to run under the slogan ‘I’m not crazy’, you’re a good chance of getting my vote. Not that I feel entirely comfortable relying on your say-so. Ideally, there be some kind of independent third-party commission that issues a ‘certified not crazy’ stamp of approval. I appreciate that being certified as sane is something of a departure from tradition, but it’s all for a greater good. I don’t want to discover that someone I voted for has hateful or intolerant views or is keen to build a wall around our local government area and make the other council pay for it.

Motivated by our love for democracy and our commitment to not getting fined, we filled in our ballot papers and put them in the post. I have to say, it takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there as a candidate for anything. To subject yourself to a process where the most likely outcome is rejection of the most personal kind takes courage. Congratulations to those who were willing to put themselves forward; even the bike-riding turtleneck wearers. The first decision should be to grant sausages for all. Long live democracy! stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Barr backs Baxter for title SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie WHEN it comes to long-range forecasts Baxter captain Izaak Barr doesn’t hold back.

The 22-year-old and his teammates have set their sights on winning the State 4 South championship next year.

“I was absolutely devastated when we couldn’t play football this year because (with) the team that we had I reckon we could have won the league,” Barr said.

“We put some absolute quality into the team with guys coming back from 2019 and a couple of Mornington senior players coming down in Charlie O’Connell and Charlie Parker as well as Robbie O’Toole in centre mid.

“And Ben Meiklem came back plus Owen Kilner.”

Barr is one of the youngest captains in local senior ranks and has played the game since childhood.

Born in the New Zealand capital Wellington he arrived in Melbourne as a 10-year-old and joined Mornington at under-12 level.

Darren Collins and Marc Slack were the two main influences during his progress through junior ranks at Dallas Brooks Park.

“I was with Darren and ‘Slacky’ through most of the juniors. Started off as a striker but ‘Slacky’ put me back to centre back.

“They’re just winners these guys.

They get the best from you and make you want to play for them.”

Another winner at Mornington was former Glasgow Rangers striker Craig Lewis who was coaching the reserves.

Lewis gave Barr his first call-up to that level and the squad was primarily made up of Mornington juniors.

When Lewis took over at Peninsula Strikers for the 2015 season he enticed the youngster to follow.

“That first year at Strikers I was pretty much a reserves player. I got a few call-ups (to the senior squad) then in my second year I played a lot in the ones at right back or centre back then in my third year we had a really good team with Raph, Danny and Leo.” Barr is referring to Swiss defender Raphael Stulz, English midfielder Danny Brooks and Italian midfielder Leandro Parrella who had arrived at Centenary Park as visa players thanks to football agency Soccer Smart Ltd.

Baxter boast: Club captain Izaak Barr, pictured against Sandown Lions, is confident his side can have a big year in 2021. Picture: John Punshon

But Barr suffered his first serious injury in 2017 when he damaged his hamstring tendon and he struggled to recover from the setback.

“Every time I came back I’d redo it so I didn’t play much that year.”

When season 2018 arrived Barr had switched to Baxter, a choice made easier by his friendship with players there.

“Benny Meiklem and a few other mates were there and they got me down to training.

“I just rocked up and they were the best bunch of lads.

“I got my first carpentry job there through Liam (Kilner) so when you think about it I wouldn’t be a carpenter now if I hadn’t joined Baxter plus I wouldn’t have all these mates if I hadn’t gone there.”

That’s Barr’s way of saying that the connections he made at Baxter Park are special and you sense that the need to repay the club motivates him to succeed next season.

an opportunity lost Barr recognises that the enforced break can benefit the senior squad by allowing powerhouse central defender Matt McDermott to fully recover from a broken fibula and help Nathan Yole to deal with a lingering back injury.

“If everyone sticks together – and I’m pretty confident that they will – then I’m certain we’ll do well next year.

“It’s just a matter of picking up from our last training session.

“We have the depth and the quality and looking back at State 4 last year I think football-wise we can be a class above everyone else in the league.”

Barr’s next training session with his teammates looks likely to be later this month after recent easing of pandemic restrictions by the state government.

Sport and Recreation Victoria is expected to release detailed guidelines for community sport this week and FV will then update its return to play conditions.

This would have been his third year there and it’s been a rollercoaster ride.

In 2018 Baxter went within a point of being relegated and a mass player exodus during the following pre-season brought the club to its knees.

“Yeah last year we had a shocker at the start but we got a few players back and won a few games and ended up finishing off the season well.”

Being senior captain doesn’t weigh heavily on Barr’s shoulders in fact he thrives on the responsibility.

“It means a lot to me to be captain at a club like Baxter.

“Obviously we’ve got great facilities but we’re also supported by really good people.

“George (Hughes) isn’t just a great coach but he’s also a great person off the park and we can always talk about team things.

“Robbie (Mathieson) is the same and the banter between them and the players is always good.”

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It’s expected that Frankston council and Mornington Peninsula Shire council will allow clubs to access their facilities in line with FV’s timeline.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin announced last week that goalkeeper Fraser Maclaren had returned to the club for a second stint.

The ex-Dandenong Thunder, South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory youth played for Langy in 2019 before rejoining another former club, Beaumaris, last February.

Young keeper James Burgess who joined Langy from Springvale White Eagles this year is believed to be on South Melbourne’s radar.

Langy also announced its junior boys’ NPL coaches for 2021: Jim Constantinou (under-14s), Johnny Martin (under-15s), Gary Brisbane (under16s) and Liam George (under-17s).

Mark Cassar has stepped down from his technical director’s role at Lawton Park and his replacement is club legend Gus Macleod.

The big man will combine his junior NPL TD role with his community juniors’ TD role.

Ben Caffrey and Mark Negritas have been retained with Caffrey in charge of the under-21s and Negritas in charge of the under-19s.

Peninsula Strikers and Mornington are the other local junior boys’ NPL licence holders.

Strikers have retained this year’s coaching staff for the 2021 season so Jonathan Magee is technical director, Danny Topping is under-14s coach, Graeme Ferguson is in charge of the under-15s, Darren Hili has the under16s and Christian Castro is under-17s coach.

Lee Davies, who doubles as Frankston Pines president, is Strikers’ junior NPL goalkeeping coach.

Mornington is expected to announce its appointments shortly.

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Princess Jenni bounces back in Bendigo Cup HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou DAVID Brideoake’s Group One winning mare Princess Jenni spoiled the internationals Melbourne Cup party to win the $400,000 Group Three Bendigo Cup last Wednesday.

Despite having been winless for over a year, Princess Jenni took control of the race at the top of the straight before fending off the challenge of the Lloyd Williams-owned import, Pondus, who was having his final crack at gaining a Melbourne Cup start, to win by a headmargin. The Archie Alexander-trained Haky finished a further two lengths away in third.

Stepping up to the 2400m trip for the first time in her career, Brideoake’s High Chaparral mare went into the Cup looking to turn around her run of four unplaced finishes this preparation.

Despite this, Brideoake was still adamant that she had been progressing nicely for the staying contest.

“She’s just such a good horse and I knew she was in good shape, to lift like that. But the ride, the ride was outstanding,” Brideoake said post-race.

“This preparation she hasn’t done anything wrong, she’s just had a series of gates, and bits and pieces that didn’t allow us to get a result. But, today it is a good result.”

The re-application of ear-muffs clearly paid dividends for Princess Jenni, having raced at her past couple of starts without them.

Inform jockey Jye McNeil, who had

Jenni’s back: David Brideoake’s Princess Jenni wins the Group Three Bendigo Cup defeating the Lloyd Williamsowned Pondus.

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also won the Geelong Cup the week prior on Steel Prince, said she felt like the winner a fair way out.

“Her form probably wasn’t going the best into it but a small little gear change and everything going well during the racing, she put her best foot forward

and put in quite a nice performance,” McNeil said post-race.

“I was travelling so well before the turn that I nearly fell into the trap of improving too early, but she was starting to peak a little bit on her run late.

The race was over by then and the way

things went during the race it was just perfect.”

Princess Jenni had been nominated in early September for the Melbourne Cup but was not among the first acceptances late last month.

Brideoake said the mare will likely

head to the Group Two Matriarch Stakes (2000m) on the final day of the VRC Spring Carnival instead.

“We just didn’t get enough mile-anda-half work into her. There’s always next year.”

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