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Once you enter the showgrounds all the Pavilions, entertainment and almost all the kids rides are FREE. Bring this program on show day and create your own show experience!

MORNINGTON PENINSULA PADDOCK STAGE Special thanks to our celebrated MC Richard Cornish, local published Food Writer.

We welcome Chef Matt Wilkinson from Pope Joan and published author of Mr Wilkinson's numerous cookbooks; and Ben Moore from Ben's Bees, renowned honey guru.

THANKS to the so many local producers for sharing their food, produce and more.

10.00

Fruit Cakes Judging - Junior & Open

11.00

The 1st Red Hill Apple Pie Competition - $500 prize money

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Producers Chat with Richard Cornish & special guest Chef Matt Wilkinson

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Matt Wilkinson shares his salad secrets using fresh local produce

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Sausage Competition with guest judges Sonya from Woolumbi Farm, Richard Cornish & Chef Matt Wilkinson

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Honey Discussion with special guest Ben Moore from Ben's Bees

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'Talking Hens' chats about keeping Chickens

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Cuts of Lamb by guest butcher

OTHER PADDOCK ACTIVITIES 11.30 - 1.30

Torello Farm runs "AERIAL APPLE BOBBING" - try to bite the local apple on a string (Look out for the Torello marquee)

1.00 - 2.00

Peninsula Wildflower - Bouquet Workshop

(Look out for the Vintage truck)

PAVILIONS, DEMOS & ANIMAL EXHIBITS 8.30

Gates Open - all pavilions open

8.30

Alpaca Youth Paraders

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Sheep Judging commences

9.00

Fancy Pet Rats judging & Ferret racing

(See map for location)

9.00

Peninsula Woodturners demonstations

(Near green Pioneer pavilion)

9.00

McClelland Spinning & Weaving Demos

(Inside Alpaca pavilion)

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Poultry Judging commences

(Poultry Pavilion)

9.30

Alpaca Halter Classes

(Alpaca Pavilion)

9.45

Futura Kelpies Working Dog Demo

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Fly Dogs Demo

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Heavy Horse Judging Commences

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Cattle Judging commences

10.00

Miniature Goats Judging Commences

10.00

Sheep Sheering Demo

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Woodchop Commences

10.45

Sheep Sheering Demo

11.30

Fly Dogs Demo

12.00

Futura Kelpies Working Dog Demo

11.30

Sheep Sheering Demo

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12.15

Sheep Sheering Demo

(Outside at the back of Alpaca Pavilion)

1.00

Fly Dogs Demo

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Sheep Sheering Demo

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Sheep Sheering Demo

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3.00

MP News Group Grand Parade

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4.00

Dog High Scramble

(Top Oval)

(Below public tennis courts) (Sheep Marquee on public tennis courts)

(Top Oval) (Bottom Oval) (Top Oval) (Cattle Ring - see map) (Alpaca Pavilion - see map) (Outside at the back of Alpaca Pavilion) (K.D Holmes Woodchop Arena) (Outside at the back of Alpaca Pavilion) (Bottom Oval) (Top Oval)

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Cider Making Display 1.30 Public Tasting of Awarded ciders Awards’ Presentation 2.30 Introduction to Cider Vinegar Master Class hosted by: Mock Orchards | Harts Farm | Seven Oaks | 1061 by Atlanta | Cheeky Rascal

Elk Puppet Show

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Eve & Ben Ward Music

10.30

Elk Puppet Show

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11.00

Diddy Reyes & Lady Fox Jazz

(Creative Arts & Music Zone)

10.30

Pimp my Balloon Twisters

11.15

Soul Circus Perform

(Top Oval)

10.45

Australian Mountainboarders demo & workshop

(Bottom Oval)

11.30

The Jackson Four Jazz

(Hill near Alpaca Pavilion)

11.30

Bata Gumboot Throw

(Bottom Oval)

12.00

Eve & Ben Ward Music

(Artisan Corner)

12.15

Australian Mountainboarders demo & workshop

(Bottom Oval)

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FREE KIDS ADVENTURE ZONE (Bottom Oval) Mountainboard Lessons Fire Rescue Challenge Mechanical Bull Ride Royal Flying Doctors Fuselage Red Hill Kids Tennis Fun

Rock Climbing Wall Cup n Saucer High Striker Pony Rides Premier Active April

With the exception of a few PAY PER RIDES Kite Flyer; 3D Cinema ; Kids Car Ed

FREE Fun Around the Grounds (Check out the map for specific locations) Children’s Petting Farm Black Snake Productions (Wildlife encounters) Willum Warrain Indigenous Arts Caravan

Please note: The program content and times are subject to change.

If a CODE RED day is called on the Mornington Peninsula on March 9th the show will be cancelled.

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Dob in a dealer to break drug cycle

Dob in a dealer: Community safety co-ordinator Craig Murray, Inspector Janene Denton, the mayor Cr David Gill and Crime Stoppers’ Cass Joyce at Rosebud police station. Picture: Gary Sissons

MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being asked to help the police disrupt the manufacture and supply of drugs in the community by reporting anything they know about offenders.

The nation-wide Dob in a Dealer campaign paid for by the federal government aims to stop the supply of drugs, such as methylamphetamine (ice), cocaine, MDMA, heroin and cannabis.

It also gives residents an opportunity to support their friends, families and colleagues by voicing their suspicions about who is dealing in drugs in their area.

Crime Stoppers Victoria’s Cassandra Joyce said public support played a crucial role in police intervention against criminals and organised crime gangs who make and supply drugs, often to vulnerable users.

“Criminal drug related activity is not only costing millions of dollars in healthcare and law enforcement, but it is tragically and unnecessarily costing lives,” Ms Joyce said.

“At Crime Stoppers we see community information play a pivotal role in solving crime every day, so please get behind this campaign and report what you know.”

Inspector Janene Denton emphasised the importance of community involvement in addressing the import, manufacture and supply of illicit drugs.

“Residents of the peninsula are proactive in addressing criminal activity and we are calling on the community to work together to stop the supply and distribution of drugs,” she said.

Anyone with information about someone who is manufacturing or dealing drugs should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or report them online at crimestoppers.com.au. Reports can be anonymous.

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Labor enters campaign for Flinders Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE battle for the seat of Flinders in the May federal election became a three-cornered contest on Friday with Labor announcing Josh Sinclair as its candidate.

Mr Sinclair, of Baxter, was campaign manager for Chris Brayne, who won the seat of Nepean in last year’s (24 November) state election. Since then he has been Mr Brayne’s office manager.

Mr Sinclair’s official endorsement by Labor follows reports last month that Tracee Hutchison would be the party’s

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Held for the Liberal Party by Greg Hunt since 2001, Flinders is also being contested by former Liberal and now independent, Julia Banks (“Hunt under pressure of coup fallout” The News 6/2/19).

Ms Banks, elected as a Liberal to the seat of Chisholm in 2016, quit the party in the wake of the overthrow of Malcolm Turnbull as prime minister.

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He said it was a problem that he felt would linger and affect the outcome of the coming federal election.

Giving further impetus to the Flinders campaign will be next week’s a “federal election launch” in Mornington by the left wing lobby group, GetUp. The organisation’s pre-launch publicity urges voters to “learn more about that strategy and the role you can play in your community to help knock off the hard right MPs who are wrecking our politics”.

GetUp’s launch starts 6.30pm

Wednesday 13 March at The Studio, Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington.

Mr Sinclair said on Friday that he did not know about GetUp’s impending involvement in Flinders.

“I’m just relieved that [Labor] can start campaigning as from today,” he said. “I wanted to make sure we chose a local candidate with a strong local connection.

“Thankfully, the administrative committee and local branches agreed [to my candidature].”

Mr Sinclair predicted the campaign would be “a very fast 90 days”.

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The party’s MPs elected Scott Morrison as prime minister after an unsuccessful leadership attempt by Peter Dutton and Mr Hunt to become prime minister and deputy party leader.

The state seat of Nepean won by Mr Brayne with Mr Sinclair as his campaign manager, had been held by Martin Dixon for the Liberals by 16 years. The Liberal candidate, Russell Joseph, blamed the turmoil following the overthrow of Mr Turnbull for much of the party’s loss of support on the Mornington Peninsula (“Federal Liberals blamed for lost support” The News 4/12/19).

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Plenty of fish, but none make the prized 1 kilo Harlem Nelson and her 0.934kg whiting. Pictures: Supplied

IT was close, but there was no cigar for Harlem Nelson, of Hastings, who thought she had caught a one kilogram whiting at last weekend’s Western Port Angling Club competition.

The 52cm fish was close to the magical one kilo mark but, at 0.934kg, was just under.

“They came back in at 8.30am on the Saturday thinking they had caught the biggest whiting, but it was just shy so out they went again for another go,” organiser Don Newman said.

As it turned out, no one managed to land a one kilogram whiting. Mr Newman said the most recent catch of that size occurred in the same competition in 2001. He said only three

had been caught in the club’s 40-year history – including a 1.3kg whiting that was 55cm.

More than 250 competitors caught 1125 whiting with an average weight of 0.290kg in the 30th challenge, held 2-3 March.

“Weather conditions started out ideal for fishing early on Saturday morning, but the strong wind developed toward the late morning making it very uncomfortable,” Mr Newman said. “Sunday’s weather was worse with stronger winds.”

Riley Kraulis with a 0.622kg whiting won the heaviest fish boy or girl under 10; Natalie Powell won the heaviest fish boy or girl aged 10-15

Family sized: Darren Nash, of Hastings, with his children inside the $8000 boat, motor and trailer he won in the draw at last weekend’s whiting challenge organised by Western Port Angling Club. Picture: Supplied

(0.752kg); Emily Schembri won the heaviest fish senior female (0.856kg); Robert Bugeja won the heaviest fsh senior male (0.838kg) as well as the heaviest two-day bag (8.172kg).

The VRFish juniors meritorious capture prize went to Chloe Broom.

Darren Nash, of Hastings, won the draw for the boat, motor and trailer valued at $8000. “Darren is a relatively new member of the club and only had a small tinny with an unreliable outboard motor before his welldeserved win,” Mr Newman said.

Other winners were: Third heaviest fish boy or girl under 10 Sam Bampton (0.486kg), fourth Bianca McMasters (0.402 kg) and Tora Broom (0.368 kg).

Second heaviest fish boy or girl under 10 Adam Powell (0.608kg).

Second heaviest fish boy or girl 10 to 15 Matthew Schembri (0.740kg), third Jack Anderson (0.600kg), fourth Rhys De Veer (0.376kg) and fifth Alexander Doherty (0.368kg).

Second heaviest fish senior female Jennifer Davis (0.724kg) and third Jenny Cooper (0.666kg).

Second heaviest fish senior male Sam Rowe (0.746kg), third Jeff Raymond (0.722kg), fourth Karl Wilkenson (0.698kg) and fifth Robert Schembri (0.686kg).

Fishing identity David Kramer presented the prizes and artist Bridgit Thomas judged the VRFish junior colouring competition won by Zoey.

She also presented the whiting painting to Robert Bugeja who caught the heaviest two day aggregate bag.

Stephen Taylor

Western Port News

6 March 2019

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Further info Tira 0433 509 487 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 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 Living with Autism Spectrum Resource support group, Monthly meetings Mondays, No cost. Phone for dates. Wallaroo Community Centre, Hastings. Contact: 5970 7000 Probus Club of Somerville 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.45am St Andrews Church Hall, Eramosa Rd West. Activities, guest speakers, trips. All welcome. Contact Val 5977 6686.

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Possums die during four days of heat Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au WILDLIFE rescuers have been stunned by the hundreds of native animals killed during last weekend’s searing heat.

Australian Wildlife Protection Council secretary Eve Kelly said wildlife shelter volunteers, vets and residents did the best they could to ease the animals’ suffering.

However, they were powerless to prevent the “terrible suffering of ringtail possums as they struggled to cope with the relentless temperatures” over four days of high temperatures.

“Many possums simply dropped out of their nests, unable to survive the scorching heat; others made their way into the sea trying desperately to cool down,” Ms Kelly said.

“Mass deaths were reported by rescuers along the waterline on Somers beach. Similarly heat-affected animals could be found of the other side of the peninsula at Capel Sound, Fingal and Gunnamatta beaches, on streets in Mt Martha and along the Frankston Freeway. Scores more were hit and killed on the roads throughout the peninsula.”

Ms Kelly said residents could play a bigger part in easing the animals’ suffering. “In a heatwave it is really important to leave shallow dishes of water out in your garden for local wildlife, keep your pets away from wildlife in distress and if you come across wildlife in distress call wildlife rescue groups for help and/or advice,” she said.

ROADSIDE rescue: A heatdistressed ringtail possum is given a drink on the side of the road. Many possums were hit as they lay on the searing bitumen or tried to cross roads in search of water (Picture: Debbie Molenkamp Facebook).

Inset: Help came too late for these dead ringtail possums gathered by rescuers on Somers Beach.

“If you come across a ringtail possum on the ground you can place a towel over its head and the rest of the body, place it in a cardboard box and bring inside. Also, place a small dish of water in the box, do not try to force it to drink, and keep it dark and quiet.

“If the possum seems to have recovered by the evening and the temperature has cooled down, it should be OK to release it back where you found it, but please ask for advice if unsure.

“If you come across a dead possum always check to see if it has young on its

back on in the pouch and call for help.”

Organisations to call: Wildlife Victoria 1300 094 535, 7.30am-7pm Monday to Friday and 8am-6.30pm weekends. Animalia Wildlife Shelter 0435 822 699, 24 hours Frankston. AWARE Wildlife Rescue 0412 433 727, 24

hours. WHOMP 0477 555 611 based on the peninsula. Crystal Ocean Wildlife Shelter 0407 787 770, Rye. The Snake Catcher Victoria 0408 806 7062 or 597 504 81 specialises in assisting injured reptiles and relocating snakes 24 hours.

Air and land effort to fight blaze MORE than fire-fighting appliances, as well as three Elvis air cranes and two helicopters, tackled a fast-moving bushfire at Shoreham, Thursday 28 February.

An emergency warning was issued for people living south-east of the blaze about 1.45pm, however this was downgraded to a watchand-act about 4pm.

A CFA spokesperson described the fire in a plantation off Punty Lane, between Shoreham and Mornington-Flinders roads, as a “dynamic scene” confronting firefighters on the ground and the helicopters operating out of Tyabb Airport.

She said the fire was threatening homes on Tucks Road and moving south fanned by fresh northerly winds towards Western Port and Flinders.

No cause for the blaze had been established “at this early stage”.

Ground crews stayed overnight to keep an eye on possible flare ups.

Shoreham Road resident Richard Whitehead said he had urged the CFA earlier in the week to declare Thursday a Day of Total Fire Ban. “The fire came close to us,” he said. “At 11am it was south of our property. We were worried about a wind change from the south.”

Friday’s weather made the situation equally unnerving. “It’s getting hot, there’s a dry wind getting up and any spark could do it,” he said.

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Have Your Say

First the gas, then into bag

Protection of Tootgarook Wetland Council recently adopted the Tootgarook Wetland Management Plan 2018 As part of this Plan, a high priority was to review the extent of the Wetland, identify a buffer zone to the reviewed Wetland extent and develop a management strategy.

The Draft Extent of Tootgarook Wetland Report aims to develop

THE discovery of a metre-long tiger snake behind a Dromana fish-and-chip shop was an unwelcome surprise for proprietor June Wu, Wednesday 27 February.

“A delivery guy came in and said: ‘Do you realise you have a snake out the back,’” she said.

“It was in the gas meter. I went out and it was the first time I’ve ever seen a snake outside of the zoo.”

Ms Wu, the proprietor for 10 years, said she called snake catcher Barry Goldsmith who was able to quickly bag the reptile for release “within five kilometres”.

Mr Goldsmith said the snake was the “first tiger I’ve caught in Dromana in 40 years”.

He said he had seen fewer snakes on the peninsula so far this year because long grass had not yet browned off and rats and mice were still able to hide outdoors.

“When the grass dries the rodents will look for chook sheds or houses to hide in and the snakes will go looking for them,” he said.

The Mornington resident urges residents to “respect the natural world”.

“People might think there are more snakes because they hear about them on social media all the time but actually there a fewer,” Mr Goldsmith said.

“The effect of land clearing and an increasing population means snake populations are in decline.”

Snakes are protected in Victoria.

Stephen Taylor

the strategy to review the existing planning scheme provisions affecting the Wetland, make recommendations to improve and strengthen the Environmental Significance Overlays, and prepare guidelines for the nominated buffer zone.

You are invited to provide your thoughts on the Report by 5pm Friday 5 April 2019.

How you can provide your thoughts: Online

To complete the survey visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Hard copy surveys available at the our offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

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Email your submission to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject ‘Tootgarook Wetland’.

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Looking into climate change and the bay’s future THE CSIRO is leading studies into the likely effects of climate change along the Port Phillip coastline.

“This project is an important piece of the puzzle in understanding what climate change means for Victoria’s natural and built environments,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) project manager, Dr Tamara van Polanen Petel said.

The department is one.

The project – which involves government departments and bayside municipalities - will assess the extent of three key coastal hazards: inundation, coastal erosion, and groundwater change – under several climate change scenarios.

“We know that climate change is happening, and we know that it can create coastal hazards,” Ms van Polanen Petel said.

“What we don’t currently understand is the extent of those hazards and the kind of impacts we will see along the coastline.”

Ms van Polanen Petel said climate change could lead to flooded roads, eroded cliffs and “inland waters becoming saltier”.

“It’s important that this modelling work happens so that land managers, including government departments and councils, can consider how best to plan for, build and manage coastal areas in the years to come.”

The Port Phillip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment is the fifth assessment of its kind in Victoria, with similar studies being completed for Western Port, Port Fairy, Bellarine/Corio Bay and Gippsland Lakes/90 Mile Beach The CSIRO will draw on data from across government, industry and research sectors with a view to completing the assessment early next year.

Ms van Polanen Petel said DELWP is working closely with 10 bay-area councils – including Frankston and Mornington Peninsula - Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, the bay’s two catchment management authorities, the Association of Bayside Municipalities and traditional owners.

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Three holes have been drilled above Mt Martha Beach North to help monitor movement within the cliffs.

A tube inserted into the borehole will allow the Department of Environment Lands Water and Planning to measure movement in the cliffs, which have crumbled in several places over the past few years.

Rocks were placed at the bottom of the cliffs later last year in a bid to prevent further erosion by the sea.

DELWP Port Phillip Program Manager Land and Built Environment John Downs said the cliff top bores were “part of the ongoing works at Mt Martha to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recent emergency revetment”.

Stress cracks are evident in the bitumen on the Esplanade just south of Alice Street, near the first borehole.

Labor candidate Joshua Sinclair

Labor’s Flinders bid Continued from Page 1 Mr Hunt, the Health Minister, holds Flinders with a 7.7 per cent margin after defeating Labor’s Carolyn Gleixner and four other candidates at the 2016 election.

Mr Sinclair unsuccessfully stood against Mr Hunt at the 2013 election which saw 10 candidates for the “traditional” Liberal seat.

The News last week received complaints about a phone call from Mr Hunt’s office. “The tele town hall was not a recording or robo call. Unlike the union led and GetUp’s robo calls, the tele town hall was a live, personal, interactive conversation with the community where they could ask the minister [Mr Hunt] and Treasurer [Josh Frydenberg] questions and discuss local issues,” Mr Hunt’s media contact, Matthew Langdon said.

“In regards to robo calls, our office has received numerous reports of negative robo calls from within the electorate, with many shocked and offended by the vile nature of their messaging and lack of a plan to improve the Flinders electorate.

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Busy week for cheaper Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au AN animal welfare body offering subsidised cat desexing on the Mornington Peninsula has been kept busy.

The Humane Society for Animal Welfare launched the pilot project Thursday 20 February as a “trial to be evaluated past the initial response”.

Save Mornington Pound Animals organiser Rosy Fischer, who is assisting the group, said 70 vouchers were requested by residents in the first week.

The service will target cats in the Rosebud and Hastings areas, which Ms Fischer says are “the worst areas for all pets with most of the impounded pets coming from these areas”.

Ms Fischer said Frankston and Dandenong councils offered pensioners’ cat desexing at reduced rates and “can't understand why Mornington Peninsula Shire doesn’t offer the same”.

Veterinarian Victoria Stefani confirmed the clinic’s participation in the program. “Yes there is a problem with cats on the Mornington Peninsula,” she said.

“We see many feral and other cats that are pregnant and without owners.

“Many are out at night despite the shire having a 24-hour curfew on cats roaming outside their own properties.”

The Australian Veterinary Association is “trying to get shire councils on board” offering subsidised rates for cat desexing”, Ms Stefani said.

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Last week, environment protection manager John Rankine said “desexing services for cats and dogs are provided through veterinary clinics”.

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and microchipped.

Ms Fischer said people in disadvantaged areas of the peninsula “understand the importance of desexing their cats but find the costs prohibitive”.

“Desexing leads to fewer unwanted animals being born, but also offers other advantages for cats, such as less wandering and spraying by tomcats, and less fighting leading to fewer injuries,” she said.

“Fewer unwanted animals means fewer at the pound and fewer being killed.”

The Lost Dogs Home sponsors a vets’ van which visits various councils and shires charging about $54 for cat desexing and microchipping.

Frankston and Dandenong councils provide pet desexing vouchers to pensioners.

The cost of Humane Society for Animal Welfare subsidised desexing is $20 for male cats and $50 for females. Eligible participants must hold a health care or pension card.

To take advantage of the offer call Julie 10am-12 midday and 4-6pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-1pm Sunday on 5156 1296 or 0423 682 158.

Vouchers can be redeemed at Mornington Veterinary Clinic, 4/1140 Nepean Highway, Mornington, call on 5975 3811. Take the cat to the clinic, show the voucher as well as a health care/pension card, photo identification and pay either $20 or $50 up front. Kittens must weigh at least a kilogram.

Mornington Veterinary Clinic is accessible by bus services 781, 784, 785 and 788. Cats can be taken on the bus in a cat cage.

A BOON Wurrung elder event will be held at Balnarring Bowls and Social Club celebrate International Women’s Day, 7pm Friday 8 March.

It will be attended by Elder N’Arweet Carolyn Briggs who works to recover and share cultural knowledge. Music will be by Carissa, a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warrung girl from the Mornington Peninsula.

All money raised will go towards running the Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee festival at Balnarring later this month.

The festival aims to promote crosscultural awareness and has evolved from the Bundjil nest project – a collaboration between Balnarring Preschool, Balnarring Primary School, Balnarring Early Learning centre and St Josephs Primary school. Children and their families have been learning about first people’s cultures from Boon Wurrung elders and Indigenous consultants.

Organiser Fiona Schulinus said the festival would help extend the learning outside the classroom and develop connections and relationships with local Aboriginal groups.

“It provides an opportunity for others to learn about and celebrate the oldest living culture in the world,” Ms Schulinus said.

“It creates inter-generational learning opportunities and at the same time demonstrates the community’s role in reconciliation.”

The Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee festival will be held Saturday 23 March at the Robertson Park and Balnarring foreshore camping grounds. It will include a welcome to country, traditional and contemporary

musicians and dancers, storytelling, language, cultural activities, market stalls, art and a children’s activity area.

On Sunday 24 March a Wayapa, or physical practice session with narrative meditation, will be held for adults and children before a community breakfast.

Recognising IGA MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is lining up to congratulate a Dromana supermarket for winning several inhouse industry awards.

Ritchies Supa IGA Dromana was last month named IGA International Retailer of the Year.

The award was presented to CEO Fred Harrison and Jarrod Swaine at the international IGA conference in San Diego, US. Not to be outdone by the hype, shire councillors are arranging some publicity around the store’s awards.

In a flurry of emails between councillors, the mayor Cr David Gill said he supported “the idea of official shire recognition for IGA”.

“Great news indeed for Ritchies Supa IGA Dromana to be showcased on the international stage,” he told other councillors.

Cr Antonella Celi suggested a media release from the shire “can include a picture of the mayor and Seawinds councillors presenting a mayoral commendation certification to the owners of Ritchies IGA in Dromana”.

Crs Celi, Brooks and Frank Martin represent the Seawinds Ward.

Cr Simon Brooks said the store “exhibit a sense of pride in this facil-

ity and have provided the township with a place of employment for many young people including students”.

The international award follows the store being named 2018 National Retailer of The Year, Supa IGA Store of the Year, Supa IGA Bakery Department of the Year and winning the Retail Transformation and Innovation Award at last year’s IGA Australia Awards.

The Dromana store is owned and operated by the Ritchies group, seen as Australia’s largest independent supermarket and liquor retailer.

The public relations company handling the latest publicity, describes Ritchies Dromana as being “the complete package for modern day grocery retailing … famous for being a foodie’s paradise”. It says the store has “energy-efficient refrigeration, low-line bakery display units, wine barrel display tables in produce and the Himalayan salt wall in the meat dry aging room”.

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The main children’s race will now be held at 2pm to cater for those tied up with other commitments, such as school sports, in the morning.

The derby, to raise money for drought-hit farmers, will be held in Wilby Street, Sorrento, 12 midday4pm, Saturday 16 March, with feature races for children aged 6-11 racing karts built to a specific design but with their own decoration.

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Appeal for witnesses SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses after two incidents – one fatal – in Somerville and surrounding suburbs last week.

In the first incident a motorcyclist in his 50s died when he collided with a utility in Somerville, 4.30pm, Monday 25 February.

Police said the white Holden ute was being driven erratically, first in Bungower Road about 4pm, and then travelling north on Tyabb-Tooradin Road, when it collided with the southbound motorbike at 4.25pm.

A black Holden Commodore then crashed into the utility. The driver of the utility and the female passenger in the Commodore were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police are also seeking witnesses to another incident in which a motorbike was seen being driven erratically in Frankston North overnight, Thursday 28 February.

Police said they saw it speeding along Frankston-Dandenong Road with a pillion passenger aboard at 3.30am and attempted to intercept it on Cranbourne Road. The bike kept going through Moorooduc, Hastings and Mt Martha on Peninsula Link, Moorooduc Highway and the Nepean Highway, where it was seen crossing onto the wrong side of the road.

The pillion passenger may have been dropped off near South Beach Road.

The rider later abandoned the bike on Crib Point Road before fleeing on foot. Police and the dog squad arrested a 33-year-old Crib Point man soon after in Creswell Street. He was taken to hospital for observation and was under police guard, Friday. The passenger is yet to be found.

Anyone who saw either incident or who has dash-cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Train incident TRANSIT detectives are investigating the attempted robbery of items belonging to a 55-year-old man who boarded a Frankstonbound train at Richmond station, 1.18am, 4 August last year.

They have released this image of a man, right, seen getting off the train at Kananook station who may be able to assist with their inquiries. He was last seen walking towards the Frankston CBD.

Speedsters nabbed SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol nabbed 239 motorists speeding during Operation Hisser, which ran from December to mid-February. It targeted speeding on high risk or high speed rural roads on the Mornington Peninsula.

Of those pulled over 41 were prosecuted for low level speeding (less than 10kph over the limit) and 11 were detected at loss-of-licence speeds.

Acting Senior Sergeant Dave Collins said that while the number of detections was high, the “majority of motorists were travelling within the speed limit, which contributed to lower trauma on our roads, with only one serious-injury collision on the targeted roads in the operation”.

He said road policing efforts would continue day and night on Frankston and Mornington Peninsula roads. Speed measuring devices include Moving Mode Radar (checking both approaching/receding vehicles when the police car is on the move) and Laser devices.

“Don’t exceed the speed limit and none of this will be your concern,” Senior Sergeant Collins said. “You will also be making our roads a safer place.”

Horse struck A HORSE was hit by a car after it ran onto Mornington-Tyabb Road, near Derril Road, 6am, Thursday 28 February. Leading Senior Constable Greg Wolfe, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said it was not clear how the horse broke free from a nearby property and ran in front of the Toyota HiAce utility. The horse died at the scene.

Highway crash A MAN was taken to Frankston Hospital with a fractured wrist after a crash on Moorooduc Highway, early Thursday 28 February. The 38-year-old Abbotsford man driving a Holden Caprice ploughed through a fence near Santa’s Place, opposite the Bentons Road roundabout, 5.25am.

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Leading Senior Constable Greg Wolfe, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said the 34-year-old Mornington man in a Mazda BT50 was turning right into George Street when hit by a Toyota Hi Ace van. He was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment. Investigations are continuing.

Multiple pile up A FOUR-car pile-up in Moorooduc, 4.50pm, Wednesday 27 February, has police blaming a “lack of concentration”.

A Holden Astra in Eramosa Road West waiting to turn into Derril Road was run into from behind by a Holden Cruz which, a few minutes later, was run into by a second Holden Cruz. Seconds later a Mitsubishi Pajero being driven in the opposite direction collided with the three Holden cars before veering across the road and up an embankment.

Taken to Frankston Hospital were a 52-year-old Mt Martha man; 40-year-old Hastings woman and a 22-year-old Somerville woman. A 33-yearold Tyabb woman was unhurt.

House break-in ITEMS valued at $1500 were stolen from a house in Nepean Highway, Mornington, overnight, Thursday 21 February. Detectives said the owner returned home to find the back door forced and clothing, DVD player, two Samsung mobiles, swag, Bolle sunglasses, Sony camera and tomahawk missing.

Items taken TWO Rinnai hot water services still in their boxes and tiling tools all valued at $2000 were stolen from townhouses being built in Mornington, overnight, Tuesday 26 February. Detectives said the offenders gained access to the Portrush Grove properties through a garage.

Drive off AN opportunistic thief stole a Kia Sportage parked outside a house in Banksia Crescent,

Tyabb, after the owner left the keys in the door overnight, Tuesday 26 February. Detectives said the owner was visiting a friend. The car’s registration is 1HI 30H.

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Car rams police HASTINGS police are hunting the driver of a Holden Commodore which rammed a police car at the Mornington racecourse, 5.40am, Monday 25 February.

Sergeant John Cannon, of Hastings police, said the car failed to stop when police requested and drove into their car, causing minor damage.

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Firefighter chooses Swiss option to leave Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au TROY Thornton, the former officerin-charge at Mornington Fire Station who chose to end his life in a Swiss euthanasia clinic last week, left behind a loving family, many friends and a message to legislators.

Mr Thornton, 54, who suffered from multiple system atrophy, said in an interview with website Starts at 60: “The Victorian euthanasia legislation needs to be modified to enable people like me with a chronic degenerative disease to have access to the law, not only those defined as ‘terminal’.

“As a first-responder I have seen too many traumatic suicides and suicide attempts. An assisted suicide in Australia would reduce the trauma not only for emergency services personnel but for the families and friends affected by such deaths.

“Australian doctors can, and do, withhold the necessary medical reports and documentation needed by the Swiss authorities for an assisted suicide. This makes the process of gaining approval in Switzerland even more difficult.”

Mr Thornton, who was diagnosed in mid-2014, was told there were no treatments for the progressive neurodegenerative disorder and no prospect of recovery. A miserable death can take years to come. He chose to end it on his terms accompanied by his wife Christine, Friday 22 February.

His sad passing was made even worse by Victoria’s assisted-dying laws which prevented him dying at home with his friends and family, in-

CFA colleagues, family and friends attended a memorial service for Troy Thornton at the New Peninsula Baptist Church, Mt Martha, on Friday.

cluding children Laura, 14, and Jack, 17. They had to say goodbye to their father at the airport before he boarded a plane to Switzerland to end his life.

A friend flew home with Christine afterwards.

Victoria is set to become the first Australian state to legalise voluntary assisted dying, but Mr Thornton was unable to qualify because he could not find two doctors willing to say with absolute certainty that he would die within 12 months – a condition to access the legislation in his case.

Frustrated by the stalemate, he urges voters to tell politicians they want control of their end-of-life choices.

Messages of condolence flooded onto social media from former colleagues at Mornington, Mt Martha and Langwarrin fire stations last week: “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform the community that our friend Troy Thornton passed away in Switzerland after making the brave choice to end his suffering.”

“Troy was a hard working active father at home and he was also a fire-

fighter with the CFA for 30 years.”

“All the best, mate. It's been an honour.”

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, a former firefighter, added: “Our friend Troy Thornton passed away in Switzerland after making the brave choice to end his suffering.

“Troy was exceptionally intelligent, funny, a gifted sportsman, an exceptional firefighter and friend to us all.

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and friends will be feeling the same, but we are also happy that Troy was in control to the end.”

Mr Thornton was assisted in his journey by pro-euthanasia campaigner Philip Nitschke of Exit International. He was put in touch with the Life Circle clinic which also helped Australia’s oldest scientist, Dr David Goodall, end his life last year.

A Mornington Peninsula fire fighter’s post ended: “Your shift is over mate, your brothers and sisters will take it from here.”

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The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo DO you love the Outdoors? Then the Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo is for you.

A large selection of local and interstate exhibitors will be on site for the event, which starts on Thursday the 14th of March 11.00am – 5.00pm, Friday the 15th 10am – 5.00pm, Saturday the 16th 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sunday March 17th 10.00am – 4.00pm.

The four day event – the first to be held at Mornington Racecourse will showcase everything from the latest in caravans, motorhomes, campervans and camper trailers, 4wd’s and 4x4 accessories to Metal Detectors, Party/Pontoon boats and Boats as well as fishing gear, demonstrations and activities for the whole family.

“We are really excited to be here at Mornington ” says Richard Hiscock, the Exhibition Manager of The Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo.

The year Expo will also include camping gear, holiday and adventure destinations, gold detecting and a unique range of outdoor furniture.

There are bargains galore available at The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo. Many exhibitors will be offering show specials, so make sure you drop in and grab yourself a bargain.

There are also some fantastic door prizes to be won just by attending the Expo.

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the whole family. We think it’s a fantastic day out for everyone” said Mr Hiscock.

The great thing about having the Expo in Mornington is also the economic benefit the Expo has on the area. “We have many people, both exhibitors and public coming from everywhere, staying for up to 5 days in the town and it’s surrounds, as well as visiting the Expo, they’ll be able to have a good look around the area and the Mornington Peninsula ” Who Is At The Expo?

Interested in Caravan and Camping? The extensive list of exhibitors include New age Caravans, Ian Grants Caravans, Bailey, Lotus, Kokoda Caravans, Hilltop Caravans, Retreat, Jurgens, Great Escape Caravans, Fantasy Caravans and many others as well as Motorhomes. If it is a camper trailer you are looking for we are well represented by Cub Campers, Lumberjack Campers, Wild Dog Campers, Yarra Valley Campers, Goldfields Campers, and many more. A large variety of small boutique companies will also be exhibiting their wares. For Premium ute canopies and lids, PJ’s 4 x 4 will be there as well.

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Minelab will be demonstrating their new detector models and show you how to find a gold nugget!

Hillbilly Camping gear and Slot me in will also be there with their Campfire cooking equipment.

4wd enthusiasts will also find lots to love about the Expo, as they will be able to view the latest in 4x4 equipment, with TJM Mornington and Rhino 4 x 4 accessories and technology.

What Can You Do There?

If you are an experienced caravan or camper looking to upgrade, or a first timer there is something for everyone at the Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo. If it is information that you are looking for be it fishing, boating, and the do’s and don’ts of camping then come along and talk to the experts.

Where Is The Expo?

March 14 – 17 2019 – Mornington Racecourse Thursday 11am – 5pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm Adults $15, Concessions $12, and Under 16s are free.

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$270,000 – $295,000

BITTERN

$395,000 - $430,000

CRIB POINT

0419 955 177

$775,000 - $795,000

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AS CENTRAL AS YOU CAN GET • 2 Bedrooms with built in robes • Light and airy lounge/dining area • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Updated and practical bathroom • Private rear courtyard

DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Three bedrooms with built in robes • Open plan living and dining • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Huge outdoor under cover alfresco area • Sheds, bird averys and raised gardens • Single lock up garage, all situated on 424sqm

STYLISH LIFESTYLE ON 2000 SQM APPROX. • 3 bedroom home plus study; master with ensuite • Two spacious open plan living areas • Renovated kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher • Polished floorboards throughout • Ducted heating and evaporative cooling • Shed, double garage and low maintenance gardens

4/4 QUEEN STREET

72 MYERS ROAD

427 STONY POINT ROAD

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:00-11:30AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 3:30-4:00PM

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

CRIB POINT

$560,000 – $610,000

IMMACULATE FINISH AND DESIGN • Three bedrooms; master bedroom with WIR & FES • Kitchen with stainless steel stove, stone bench tops • Spacious open plan living and dining area • Outdoor and alfresco area • Landscaped rear yard • Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning

HASTINGS

$775,000 – $825,000

LUXURY WATER SIDE LOCATION • Immaculate sun drenched 4 bedroom family home • Three separate living zones • Large kitchen with breakfast bar and walk in pantry • Master with walk in robe & ensuite • Undercover alfresco with BBQ on natural gas • 29 solar panels, ducted heating and cooling • Double remote garage + in ground heated pool

CRIB POINT

$620,000 – 660,000

JEWEL IN CRIB POINT • 3 bedroom family home set on a 1011m2 lot • Front lounge room with gas log fire • Central kitchen with s/steel appliances + pantry • Alfresco deck with wood fire, BBQ and café blinds • Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite • Air-conditioning and a gas space heater

9 COLIN PARADE

12 WARRANQITE CRESCENT

351 STONY POINT ROAD

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30 – 12:00PM

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

1/109 High St, Hastings, VIC 3915 03 5979 4412 | enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au baywestrealestate.com.au

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5979 2489

64 High Street, Hastings www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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HASTINGS 33, 35 & 37 Church Street CALLING ALL INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS & RENOVATORS - Presenting a wonderful opportunity to secure an entry-level property in the heart of Hastings.

Ideal for first home buyers, investors or developers with the option to purchase individually or as a whole (3 lots.)

The location is second to none. Only 250m to the town centre & public transport, 350m to the Foreshore Reserve and 800m to Pelican Park Recreation Centre.

Opportunity to purchase a 3-lot site to construct an apartment complex on approximately 1,775sqm (S.T.C.A.) n Collect rent while you wait for plans & permits to be approved. n n

33 CHURCH STREET, HASTINGS

37 CHURCH STREET, HASTINGS

35 CHURCH STREET, HASTINGS

Set on a level allotment of approximately 623sqm.

Two generous bedrooms. n Single carport and side access to a single car garage. n Potential rental return of $270 per week (approx.).

Set on a level allotment of approximately 576sqm.

Three generous bedrooms with built-in-robes. n Double carport, workshop and storage. n Side access to the rear yard. n Rental return of $300 per week.

Set on a level allotment of approximately 576sqm.

Two generous bedrooms. n Side access to the rear yard, covered outdoor entertaining area and a garden shed. n Rental return of $215 per week.

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Sale By Tender Closing: Friday, March 15th 2019 at 3:00pm Inspect: By Appointment

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Ruby Smith

Paige Gibson

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

Anna Puszka

John Woolley

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES CONSULTANT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

PROPERTY MANAGER

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ADMINISTRATION

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5979 2489

64 High Street, Hastings www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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BITTERN 110 Dunlop Road

HASTINGS 7 The Sheedy Way

AFFORDABILITY AT ITS BEST! - With tranquil leafy surrounds in a peaceful and private position, this entry-level home offers a wonderful opportunity for first home buyers, investors and downsizers. n Fresh paint and brand-new carpet throughout. n Master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in-robe. n Open plan living and dining space featuring an open fire place. n Functional kitchen with a Chef oven and plenty of cupboard space. n The second living space flows onto the wrap-around verandah. n Ducted heating throughout. n Covered outdoor entertaining area at the rear.

SPACE, STYLE & SURROUNDS - ONLY 600M TO THE FORESHORE! - Modern and tastefully appointed, this delightful townhouse is set across two levels with an overly generous floorplan, as well as a privileged position just 600 metres from the Foreshore Reserve.

For Sale: $495,000 - $525,000 Inspect: Saturday 10:00-10:30am

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Three upstairs bedrooms; generous master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite.

Lounge and dining areas have an abundance of space for everyday living. n Entertainers kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. n Split system heating & cooling in the master bedroom and ducted heating throughout. n Private courtyard with a paved entertaining terrace. n Double garage with internal access, under stair storage and powder room. n n

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HASTINGS 28 Morrah Street

HASTINGS 28a Morrah Street

FAMILY LIVING ON A GRAND SCALE - With the promise of excellent internal space and a sizeable garden at the rear for everyone to enjoy, this timeless residence offers the perfect setting to raise a family. n Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens on approximately 1,009sqm. n Generous master bedroom with a walk-in-robe and ensuite with a double vanity. n Open plan living and dining space with split system heating and cooling. n Kitchen with Westinghouse oven, Asko dishwasher and a large pantry. n A spacious formal lounge room has split system heating and cooling. n Upstairs retreat offers three more bedrooms and a huge family bathroom. n Expansive decked alfresco, which steps out to a paved entertaining terrace.

DESIGN YOUR LIFESTYLE ON 994SQM (APPROX.)- It’s not every day you come across such a sizeable block of land in the sought-after Old Tyabb Estate where you have the choice to build anything your heart desires! (S.T.C.A.) n Approximately 994sqm of vacant, level land. n Choose your own builder. n All services are available. n A desirable North-East aspect. n Titles will be released soon. n Landlords take note, there’s huge tax benefits for investors who build a brand-new home, such as being able to claim for ‘depreciation.’

For Sale: $770,000

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For Sale: $450,000 Inspect: By Appointment

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Ruby Smith

Paige Gibson

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

Anna Puszka

John Woolley

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES CONSULTANT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

PROPERTY MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER

ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTS

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I work closely with my clients where they receive the highest level of service and determination.

Together we achieve the highest price for their biggest asset.”

W O M E N I N R E A L E S T A T E mpnews.com.au

A local resident of the community for over 48 years, Wendy possesses a wealth of experience in both sales and leasing and is a fully licenced Estate Agent.

Wendy’s enthusiasm and desire to learn more about real estate has her keeping up to date with all the current trends and industry news; valuable information that she is eager to share with her clients whom she readily supports during the entire sales process.

WENDY TALLON Harcourts JT & Co 0419 135 836 wendy.tallon@harcourts.com.au

“I believe that negotiation is the better part of business, and I will always strive for the best outcome for all landlords and tenants.”

Starting her real estate career in 2002, Ruth has worked across the Mornington Peninsula and brings a considerable wealth of knowledge and experience to the role as Business Development Manager for Harcourts JT & Co. Hastings.

Ruth understand the benefits and pitfalls attached to property investment and will take the time necessary to discuss every aspect of the leasing process, ensuring you are confident that your desired outcomes are not only met, but exceeded.

RUTH AESCHLIMANN Harcourts JT & Co 0458 598 798 bdmhastings@harcourts.com.au

“Jacqui is a successful communicator with a network of contacts to deliver outstanding results for sellers and landlords.”

Jacqui has lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula for the last ten years and has been involved in different aspects of real estate from renovation and development here and abroad. A highly motivated and dedicated member of the Harcourts sales team, Jacqui has forged a strong connection with the peninsula and is an advocate of its relaxing lifestyle.

Jacqui’s priority is to meet the individual needs of her clients and to have an organised and structured approach to ensure a successful outcome.

JACQUI ROBINSON Harcourts JT & Co 0409 919 419 jacqui.robinson@harcourts.com.au

“Helping people realise their real estate goals is extremely rewarding.

Buying and selling real estate can be a life-changing event.”

As the director of Stockdale & Leggo Hastings, Leonie oversees the management of the office, ensuring that at all times her valuable staff have everything they need to provide an outstanding level of customer service to their landlords and vendors. Leonie is respected and admired within the community as a highly accomplished sales consultant and a thoughful, honest, award-winning real estate professional.

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“Highly experienced in producing top results while delivering the best possible before and after care service for her customers, Chrissy is continually endeavouring to surpass expectations.”

With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Chrissy has expert knowledge in all aspects of real estate. Chrissy is also President of the Somerville Family Day Committee, a successful annual event for the community, and she is on the Council for the Obrien Foundation which donates back to community organisations & charities.

CHRISSY KOUVARAS OBrien Real Estate 0418 570 521 chrissy.kouvaras@obrienrealestate.com.au

“Shelly knows that only through dedication and a passion to help her clients pursue their real estate goals, will her goal of building a reputation second to none be realised.”

Shelly has been in the real estate profession since 2008 and during that time has developed a thirst for learning and a passion to achieve the best possible results for her clients. Having lived in Somerville for her entire life, Shelly could find no better work environment than within the community where she has grown up and with which she is extremely familiar. Shelly realises the importance of offering the best possible service to all clients and knows that her dedication and passion to help her clients pursue their real estate goals, she will in turn achieve her goal of building a reputation second to none.

SHELLY BROWN OBrien Real Estate 0431 188 166 shelly.brown@obrienrealestate.com.au

I N R E A L

“Katie is passionate about providing a service that is second to none for every one of her clients and is consistently improving her skills and knowledge through the continuous training of OBrien Real Estate.”

Katie has worked in real estate for over 8 years and has been part of the OBrien Real Estate family for the past 5 years. Always determined to become a Director, Katie gained her full Real Estate License and is now Director / OIEC of OBrien Real Estate in Hastings which is celebrating its third year in business.

Katie enjoys being Mum to Blake and Wife to Samuel, and in her spare time she relishes the opportunity to renovate their home, go fishing in Western Port Bay and most of all cooking for her much-loved family and friends.

KATIE OLIVER OBrien Real Estate 0437 284 449 katie.oliver@obrienrealestate.com.au

“Committed to achieving the best results possible and with such a friendly nature and rapport, you can rest assured that with Tayla, you are never just another client.”

Tayla has always had a passion for houses, ever since she was little she was sketching her dream homes, landscaping ideas & interior designs. She knew that she was destined for a career in Real Estate. Tayla has the old “don’t judge a book by its cover” motto as Tayla’s interests & hobbies include car racing, go-karting, renovating houses and spending time with her family and much loved dog, Archie.

Being a passionate local to the Mornington Peninsula in particular Hastings, she provides extensive knowledge of the property market in the Westernport area.

TAYLA SCHOOTS Century21 Homeport 0415 517 340 tayla.schoots@century21.com.au mpnews.com.au

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Mornington 2/29 Kooyonga Grove A4 B2 C 2 Contemporary Living with Industrial Vibe

• Location and convenience are combined in this charming unit • Single level, G/F with views over Fisherman’s Beach • Two robed bedrooms plus a spacious bathroom • Polished hardwood floors throughout Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

inspect By appointment

A2 B1 C 1

‘Sea Vista Court’

• Brand new 4 BR townhouse (currently under construction), spread across two levels • Kitchen with stone bench tops, Butler’s pantry and Miele appliances • Exposed brick entry and polished concrete floors

For Sale $1,430,000

Mornington 1/5 Barkly Street

Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

For Sale $450,000-$470,000 inspect OFI or by appointment

D L So Mornington 19 Weber Drive

A3 B1 C 2

Entry Level Living in Mornington

A3 B2 C 12

Convenient Bay Views and Location Fully Renovated to Occupy or Invest

• Single storey 3 BR home set amongst established gardens • Features updated kitchen, gas heating, split system air con, tandem carport & water tank • On a block size of 558m2 approx

• Stand alone, two storey home at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, will be sure to impress • Upstairs are 3 BR’s all accessing the wrap around balcony, main bathroom & expansive bay view • Downstairs - kitchen, living/dining + 2nd bathroom

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Mornington 1/19 Bedford Place

For Sale $675,000 $730,000

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

inspect OFI or by appointment

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Safety Beach 7 Sharpley Avenue

A3 B3 C 2

The Best of Both Worlds!

Superb Vacant Allotment & our Vendor says Sell

• Superbly presented residence offers both views of the Martha Cove waterway & Port Phillip Bay • Three enormous bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate home office or fourth bedroom & oversized living areas

• Positioned in one of the highest points at Martha Cove is this fabulous vacant corner allotment • Generous 13.5m frontage & approved plans to construct a stunning 36 square residence • Or design your own home – the choice is yours

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

For Sale $1,780,000-$1,880,000 Inspect OFI or by appointment

Safety Beach 24 Deck Terrace

For Sale $465,000

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

Inspect By appointment

D L So Safety Beach Berth Lot 75 Martha Cove Waterway

Mount Martha 24 Norman Road

Freehold Marina Berth

Potential Plus

• Neat 3 bedroom gem with a natural bushy outlook • 851sqm (approx) block offers two street frontages • Hidden away in an old Mt Martha location within walking distance to the village & local beaches

• Berth 75 offers a 15m berth entitlement • Located directly in front of the apartments and townhouses • Power, water, secure boardwalk access and 24 hr security all included with yearly owners corp fees

For Sale $429,500 Inspect By appointment

Tonia Croft 0420 226 682

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

A3 B1

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MANAGING YOUR INVESTMENT IS OUR BUSINESS At Stockdale & Leggo Hastings we offer a complete and detailed management service, dedicated staff, a thorough understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act and 20 plus years’ experience.

Kristy will ensure your investment property is handled with the correct care.

Kristy to discuss all your property management needs

Kristy Williams Licensed Estate Agent| Property Manager P: 03 5979 4177 E: rentals.hastings@stockdaleleggo.com.au

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Stockdale & Leggo Sales Team

Leonie, Nick, Stephen & Ebony all have one thing in common and that is their passion for local Real Estate. Together they bring years of experience and knowledge. Their team focus is ensuring clients receive the best possible service and achieve phenomenal results.

Let them be the team you sell with in 2019!

Stockdale & Leggo Hastings E: hastings@stockdaleleggo.com.au P: 03 5979 4177

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Hastings 8 Lefroy Lane

Country living at its best.

For sale.

$1,150,000 - $1,200,000 • Stunning kitchen with quality stainless-steel appliances, soft-closing drawers & island bench with Caesar stone bench tops • Adjoining living/meals area with Coonara • Formal lounge/dining or rumpus room with an open fire place • Renovated bathroom & ensuite to Master bedroom • Situated on 3 acres (approx)

5979 8833

4/82 High Street, Hastings obrienrealestate.com.au Katie Oliver 0437 284 449

HASTINGS

FOR SALE

101 High Street

Expression of interest closing Friday 15th March at 5:00pm

• Huge double fronted commercial site with approx. 450m² on title - zoned Commercial 1 • Compact brick building to front divided into two suites of approx. 30 m² each with common entry, TERMS small kitchen and external W.C. 10% Deposit / Balance 60 days • Internal concrete staircase for future first floor development and part of rear yard securely fenced subject to tenancy • Walkway down each side enables High Street access for future floor space behind the existing building at ground level PLUS opportunity to build two new shops at rear facing Kmart/Aldi car park VIEW (STCA).

By Appointment • Permit recently approved for neighbour close by to construct new shops facing rear carpark.

• Suite 1 currently leased, Suite 2 is vacant. First time offered in over 30 years. Going concern = No GST

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FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Somerville 19 Black Camps Road Well-Presented Unit Located in a sought after area, walking distance to shopping, transport, schools & parklands, this home features three bedrooms; master with robes and split system, kitchen with meals, central bathroom,

spacious living area, carpets throughout and an undercover outdoor entertainment area, the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Outside you will find a tandem carport with side access to the back yard.

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For Lease $415 per week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts JT & Co 10/14 High Street

FOR LEASE

This lovely home features three bedrooms plus study, master bedroom with WIR and FES and a spacious open plan family room with kitchen that features s/steel appliances including a dishwasher. Separate bath-

room and laundry, ducted heating and split system cooling. Double remote garage with internal access. All of this together with easy to maintain gardens. Close to schools, shops and aquatic centre.

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FOR LEASE

Tyabb 50 Graydens Road

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Clyde North 11 Barcelona Avenue

spacious laundry with plenty of cupboard space. There is a lovely main living room and kitchen with family room and meals area. Outside is a large covered verandah, some sheds and a four-vehicle carport.

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Hastings 10 Pauls Lane

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with BIR and FES, main bathroom, European laundry, ducted heating and split system. Single remote garage with internal access. Living area opens out to secure yard with paved entertainment area.

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When it comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number one asset.

For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us.

Contact Jason, Liane, Ruth, Britt or Jane on 5970 7333 for all your property management needs, to them it’s not just a job, it’s a passion. jtandco.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

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/ Commercial jacobsandlowe.com.au/commercial

Mornington 2 Sophie Court

INVEST IN MORNINGTON Warehouse of 290m2 with additional 53m2 of undercover storage n Perfectly positioned with easy access to Tyabb Rd and Watt Rd n Two electric roller doors and 3 phase power n Kitchen & toilet facilities and alarm system n Two water tanks and fully fenced secure front yard n Tenanted until December 2020 $26,400 per annum n

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Corner position - 180m2 approx Kitchen & toilet facilities Available 1st April, 2019

FOR leAse $1,500 pcm + gst + Ogs

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27 Yuilles Road

1/21 Diane Street

Michelle Adams

14-20 Mornington-Tyabb Road

Modern open plan shop front - approx 117m2 Air conditioning, kitchen & toilet facilities Rear entry & secure onsite parking

FOR leAse $2,925 pcm + gst + Ogs

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607m2 approx of prime commercial land 100m2 approx of office or showroom Corner position with exposure to Nepean Hwy

FOR leAse $4,584 pcm + gst + Ogs

Michelle Adams

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Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Mornington

20 Robertson Drive Affordable High Profile Retail Investment Well exposed location on the corner of Robertson Drive and Jacana Street.

Features Include:

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Building area: 168m2 approximately & excellent rear access New 5 + 5 year lease to Mton Park Primary School, returning $32,901 per annum plus outgoings and GST n Ample public car parking surrounding property & Commercial 1 Zone n Versatile freehold with future value add potential (STCA) with direct access to Nepean Hwy n n

FOR sAle $650,000

Michelle Adams

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Air conditioned office space of 28m2 approx Access to Main St & Barrett Lane Fantastic car parking

FOR leAse $940 pcm + gst + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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FOR leAse $3,200 pcm $5,704.17 pcm + gst + gst + Ogs + Ogs

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0407 743 858

Red Hill

3/19 Bruce Street

81 Arthurs Seat Road

Office 3A – 34m2 (approx) $920 pcm + GST Office 3B - 34m2 (approx) $850 pcm + GST Both offices have shared kitchen & toilet facilities

FOR leAse (Rent inclusive of Ogs)

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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FOR leAse $1,100 pcm + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au

$ 2 3 5 , 0 0 0 u Kitchen with bench space u Huge open lounge u Dining area with bay window u Sep. bathroom & laundry u Two huge bedrooms w/BIR’s u Single carport

$ 2 5 9 , 0 0 0 u Open plan lounge u Separate dining area u Two huge bedrooms w/BIR’s u Modern kitchen u Ramp access to rear of home u Garage with auto door

$ 2 8 0 , 0 0 0 u Formal meals area u Modern kitchen u Two bedrooms + study u Brightbathroom with vanity u Air conditioning u Single garage with roller door

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u Dining area with bay window u Modern Kitchen u Two bedrooms with BIR u Large lounge u Single garage u Separate study

$ 2 9 5 , 0 0 0 u Open plan living & dining area u Separate study u Air conditioning u Entertaining area u Two bedrooms with BIR’s u Garage with roller door

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Huge open lounge Two bedrooms w/BIR’s Garage with rolla-door

u Dining area with bay window u Kitchen with bench space u Entertaining area, gardens

To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au Western Port News

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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

Emissions plan is a proven failed policy It was a bit frightening to read the article “Expert warns on climate change” about the need for municipalities to take action to mitigate the financial impacts of climate change (The News 18/2/19). It is a pity that we have a local member, [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt who is part of a federal government not willing to take serious action on climate change.

Australia’s emissions now are higher than at any other time and will fall far short of meeting the Paris target.

According to the government’s own data, Australia increased its total emissions output by 6.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e) from March 2017 to 2018, a trend of increasing emissions since the Abbott government, with Greg Hunt as Environment Minister, abolished the price on carbon.

The impact of climate change will be felt by small and large businesses throughout the Mornington Peninsula as well as causing significant damage to our environment.

The only answer of this government is to recycle the tired and failed emissions reduction fund and spend a measly $20 million a year over the next 10 years. Compare that to the $4 billion dollars spent on offshore detention.

The return to the ERF continues a failed process of paying emitters to lower their emissions, often using taxpayer money to pay for making changes that they were planning to make anyway. A significant proportion of that money was spent on projects that can easily be undone by floods, drought and fire.

The reality is that Greg Hunt and his government have failed the Australian people by being unable to develop an effective policy to address climate change.

It is the Australian people who will pay the price over the coming years. Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Support Hunt I note that the usual [Greg] Hunt/Liberal haters are already spreading their propaganda before the date of the [federal] election is announced.

Here is the other side: The Flinders electorate is heavily composed of elderly retirees, many of who will suffer if Labor gains government.

Labor has already announced that it will take a large part of retirees’ savings, and those at the lower end of the scale will suffer the most, paying 30 per cent tax on their retirement savings.

On the fairness issue alone this is disgraceful.

There are many holiday homes on the Mornington Peninsula which will be negatively affected

by Labor’s halving of capital gains tax exemption when their owners sell their property. Labor says they will be “grandfathered”. Yes they will, but the purchasers of these properties will not and so the price they are prepared to pay will be affected.

Labor wants a much higher reduction on emissions and power will be unaffordable to lower income earners.

Greg Hunt has represented the Flinders electorate successfully for many years and doesn’t deserve the opprobrium he has been subjected to for standing up against [former prime minister Malcolm] Turnbull.

Turnbull was a very poor prime minister and it was Turnbull who led the campaign which ousted Tony Abbott.

The election campaign led by Turnbull was a disaster in 2016, and the polls never recovered for the Liberals. They could not win under him.

I hope that voters in this electorate will not

be led astray by the likes of [former Liberal and now independent] Julia Banks, who is looking for a safer seat, having happily abandoned the voters in Chisholm.

Ms Banks was supported by Greg Hunt when she campaigned for Chisholm and when she entered parliament, so much for gratitude.

Jackie Hammill, Mornington

Show me the money I have been watching with interest as Opposition leader Bill Shorten travels the country promising more spending at every stop. Where is the money coming from?

We all know that Labor has been unable to deliver a surplus since the Keating years of the 1980s, so we can assume it will be more taxes for you and I. Just think what a mess our own finances would be in if we had spent more than we earn for the last 30 years.

Perhaps a hint to our future came at the National Press Club in an address by [Australian Greens leader] Dr Richard Di Natale where he strongly advocated a return of death duties or as he called it, an inheritance tax.

Michael Free, Mt Martha

Lucky to have Greg Is it not incredible that the memory of people is very short? It is important that people do not forget the past. The female element in the Liberal and National parties cry poor Malcolm [Turnbull].

As I see it, this man had three goes at destroying the party. He tried the ALP first up and they did not want him.

He almost succeeded [in destroying the party].

People forget the name Tony Abbott, live by the sword die by the sword. People who are elected to parliament on a party vote have no moral right to move to being an independent unless they receive votes from the people who elected them.

Our electorate [Flinders] is lucky to have Greg Hunt as our representative; he is a hard worker with few problems [and a] true picture of politi-

cal endeavour totally opposite to the pathetic effort of the Liberals in [the November] state election.

Also, the challenger to Mr Hunt is a female, has a pathetic record in parliament, no aims and no achievement, apart from the Turnbullinspired attempt to challenge a sitting MP who just happens to hold a cabinet seat.

Voters need to remember the past endorsed Scott Morrison. Spot problems. Children of Manus Island (all gone); the Australian soccer player held in Thailand (now home in Australia).

Ray McGuire, Rye

More of the same Peter Rogan’s letter about John Cain is a near perfect example of a glass half full (“’Active’ Hunt” Letters 27/2/19). Strong on Bill Shorten’s involvement in knifing Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard before waxing lyrical on his man, Flinders MP Greg Hunt.

Fair enough, he’s entitled. But hang fire, no mention of Greg Hunt’s involvement in showing the exit door (knifing?) former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull?

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Path falls short Both Erica Bryan and Hugh Fraser continue to peddle the misinformation Coppin Road, Sorrento ratepayers have been subjected to for the past four years (“Ridiculous claim” Letters 27/2/19). The original Mornington Peninsula Shire Council footpath plan did not widen Coppin Road to accommodate the buses and would have necessitated Ms Bryan and her dog to cross Coppin Road three times.

As for [Cr] Hugh Fraser’s comments, the footpath will not connect Coppin Road with Point Nepean Road. Council in its wisdom has designed the footpath to stop 20 metres before Point Nepean Road.

Furthermore, Hugh Fraser over the past four years has referred to our much loved road as Coppin Street, obviously Hugh Fraser is not a Sorrento resident.

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Mr McKenzie welcomes his son home from the war Compiled by Brodie Cowburn LAST week Mr R. W. B. McKenzie of Melbourne Road had the pleasure of welcoming home his soldier son, Lieutenant McKenzie, who as a member of the Flying Corps saw service in Egypy, Gallipoli and France. *** MR A. K. T. Sambell, C.E., having secured an extended lease of “Balnawartha,’ in Frankston, intends establishing his home here at an early date. *** AN old identity passed away on Sunday in the person of Mrs Henderson, of Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

The funeral took place on Monday. *** THEIR many friends were pleased to welcome Privates Bob. Dean and Roger Burton who returned to Frankston this week after several years of active service abroad. *** THE Rev. E. Tonkin who has been enjoying a Short vacation has returned to Frankston and will conduct services in the Methodist church as usual on Sunday next. *** CAPTAIN Carmichael on Monday night stated that had Mr Hughes contested any seat in the recent English elections he would have succeeded.

The anti-German attitude of the Australian Prime Minister so coincided with the opinion of the majority of England’s electors that his election on that cry, would have been assured had he stood. *** ATTENTION is directed to the corrected railway time table appear-

ing on our fourth page. The figures have been brought right up to date, and should prove a convenience to railway travellers. *** AT the ordinary monthly sitting of the Frankston police court on Monday before Mr S. Sherlock (chairman) and Messrs W. J. Oates and C. W. Grant, Js.P., only one case was listed.

L. Cooper, for failing to have his child vaccinated, was fined £2 in default distress.

There was no appearance of the defendant. *** RECENTLY the Bendigo City Council circularised 110 municipalities in the State, soliciting support and co-operation in a movement to induce the Government to introduce an amendment of the Country Roads Act to provide that the Country Roads Board be empowered to take over as national roads, such sections of main roads as, in its opinion, are not materially advantageous to the municipalities through which they pass and those adjacent thereto.

The council has received replies from 79 municipalities, of which 60 favor the proposal. *** ENCOURAGING support has been accorded the “Standard” since the commencement of the year.

From various sources numerous letters have been addressed to the management, expressing appreciation at the forward move made by the Peninsula’s oldest newspaper.

This recognition of our efforts to bring the “Standard “ up to date is

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very gratifying and encourages us to go right on.

Complaints made in connection with the late delivery of the “Standard” to subscribers in the metropolitan area and “down the line” post offices have been brought under the notice of the Postmasters General’s Department, and we hope to have an improved service in the near future.

Subscribers who do not receive the paper regularly every weekend are invited to immediately communicate with the manager. *** AT Sandringham court on Monday three defendants were charged with serious offences under the Health Act – two with neglecting to keep the premises in a cleanly condition, and the third with permitting overcrowding, so as to be prejudicial to the health of the inmates.

The evidence disclosed the very insanitary conditions which provail at certain seaside districts.

The honorary magistrates inflicted a penalty of 10s in one of the first mentioned cases, and the other two defendants were fined 20s.

Eight cases were dealt with at the same court against owners for allowing horses and cattle to wander, and each defendant was fined 20s.

Apparently the justices, one of whom is a municipal councillor, did not view the housing conditions of the people as a more serious matter than the case of a harmless cow or horse wandering about the streets grazing on the luxurious growth of grass on the sides of the roads. *** AT the Cranbourne council meeting

on Saturday, Cr Cameron referred to the necessity for provision being made for adequate drainage in regard to estates that were being subdivided, and upon which returned soldiers were being settled, and remarked that if attention was not paid to the matter, there would be serious trouble later on.

The council thought the suggestion a good one and appointed a deputation comprising the shire president (Cr McGregor) and the engineer (Mr Maughan) to interview the Minister of Lands on the subject. *** IN the ordinary course the Election of the Frankston school committee would have taken place last month.

It has been decided by the Minister of Education that in consequence of the closing of schools owing to the epidemic it has been decided that, except where otherwise determined, the period of office of persons who held positions as members of school committees on February 28, 1919, will be extended to April 30. *** THE annual meeting of St. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was held in the Schoolroom on Friday evening last.

The Vicar occupied the chair.

The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary and confirmed, on the motion of Mr Wheeler, seconded by Mr Garrood.

The treasurer presented a very satisfactory balance sheet, which was received and adopted on the motion of Mr Jolly, seconded by Mr Bailey.

A letter was read from H. M. Collins, Esq., stating that he was leav-

ing England for Australia on 19th March, and on his arrival in Victoria he wished to personally discuss with the secretary the erection of a memorial in the local church from the members of his family to perpetuate the memory of the late Mrs C. Mins. *** HEARD in the Train.

That Frankston and Seaford intend joining forces to make Kananook Creek a navigable and/picturesque waterway.

That some action should be taken to compel motor cyclists to affix “silencers” to their machines.

That immediate steps should be taken to securely fence the “Honor Avenue” at Frankston.

That danger from fires at Seaford is very real during the summer months.

That it would be a wise precaution to gather up all the dry bush and rubbish along the foreshore reserve.

That Seaford is anxious to cooperate with Frankston in urging an improved railway service.

That Langwarrin residents intend making another attempt to secure severance from Cranbourne shire.

That the Shire Engineer, Mr Sambell, put up a splendid case for adequate building regulations at the Council meeting on Thursday.

That a sewerage system for Frankston will be a matter for early consideration with the advent of the water supply. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 1 March 1919

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IN THE specialists HANDS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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There are patients that view a visit to the doctor as another time consuming errand on a to-do list, and there are patients that arrive early to their appointment to have a catch-up with the staff at reception.

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This mind-set made us want to provide more flexibility for our patients and our community, leading to the increase of our operating hours for our Hastings location, as no one should have to worry about not being able to see their doctor We are now open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 11pm, as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 8pm. Community health care is not a 9-5 weekday event that takes holidays. You can be sick and need health care at any time, through any point of the week and we want to be there to help.

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Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.“We now have lift chairs which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray. “At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”

Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids.

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IN THE VALLEY AND CAMERON ROBBINS

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2 MARCH – 5 MAY 2019 ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 is a socially-engaged festival of climate change related arts and ideas featuring curated exhibitions and theatre works alongside a series of keynote lectures, events and public forums featuring local and international guests.

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‘IN the valley’ is an exhibition that highlights the beauty and fragility of our natural environment. Observing and documenting the changing landscape of significant areas of the Mornington Peninsula, artists Rosie Weiss, Jean Langley, Merryn Lloyd, Christine Lloyd, Michael Favaloro and Siri Hayes reveal their personal connections to the landscape and the strong links to place that exists across generations.

The ‘In the valley’ exhibition coincides with the Mornington Peninsula Shire moving towards zero net carbon emissions across all its operations by 2021 and supporting long-term climate change resilience across the community. The exhibition is presented as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019, a socially-engaged festival of climate changerelated arts and ideas featuring curated exhibitions and theatre works alongside a series of keynote lectures, events and public forums featuring local and international guests. For more information: www. artclimatechange.org Artist Cameron Robbins’ work ‘Solar

Loggerheads’ is a large-scale drawing instrument that brings together conflicting forces of creation and destruction. Locked in a continuous spin cycle, two opposing kinetic armatures draw and erase across the same flat surface. Powered by solar energy, the drawing mechanism creates animated marks in a circular motion while the rotation of the eraser is activated by mains electricity.

On Thursday 21 March MPRG is hosting a panel conversation with artist Siri Hayes and environmental advocates Rob Hayes and Rohan Cuming about the convservation issues surrounding Western Port.

An open studio day is being held at the Police Point artist in residence cottage on Saturday 4 May. See Cameron Robbins’ iconic wind drawing machines, attend a sea sculpture workshop with Amy Yang, the Shire’s Waste & Litter Education Officer, and find out more about edible weeds and plants native to the Mornington Peninsula from a local expert.

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Crib Point fall short in Moorooduc chase

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PENINSULA

CRIB Point have fallen just short of Moorooduc in day two of a hotly contested clash at Crib Point Rec Reserve on Saturday.

Chasing 185 for the win, Moorooduc got off on the wrong foot and lost a series of early wickets.

The bowling efforts of Moorooduc’s Reece Cordeux helped his side greatly, as posted figures of 4/39.

Crib Point ended up all out for 168, just 18 runs short of a win.

At Ditterich Reserve, Main Ridge got the better of Pines in another tight affair.

Batting first Pines scored quickly but lost wickets quickly as well. They set a target of 178 off 60 overs.

In reply Main Ridge were at times shaky and looked in trouble at 7/123.

A good eight wicket stand from Jason Albress and Oliver McEncroe saved the game, with both putting together brilliant innings late on to guide their side to a win.

Red Hill enjoyed a good day at home, as they comfortably defended their day one total of 185.

Baden Powell had one good performer on Coen Chernishoff who scored 41, but were incredibly disappointing otherwise. They were bowled out for 128, well short of where they needed to be.

Somerville also did well to defend their total of 181, bowling well as a team to dismiss Long Island for just 125.

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HEATHERHILL gave Rosebud a run for their money but ultimately lost a nail biter on day two at Olympic Park.

With Rosebud having set 195 to win for Heatherhill going into the second day, things got off to a shaky start for the team with bat in hand.

Heatherhill had to bounce back from a 2/4 start, but looked in a better position at 4/112.

The tail was not able to contribute much to the score, and once their highest scoring player fell for 67 things fell apart.

Heatherhill were bowled out for 183, just a handful of runs short.

Mt Martha enjoyed a fruitful afternoon away from home to the Seaford Tigers, as they comfortably chased down 123 runs to claim the first in-

Old boys, new tricks: Peninsula Old Boys got the better of Mornington in a high scoring affair.

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nings. Opener Simon Street top scored with 47 runs to set up his side nicely from the get go.

Seaford were also defeated comfortably, as they were smashed by Delacombe Park.

Seaford only put 107 runs on the board in their first innings, which was easily knocked off.

Nick Christides nearly defeated them off his own bat, hitting 104 runs before being caught and bowled.

They ended up bowled out for a mammoth 291 off 64 overs.

At Roy Dore Reserve an innings of 49 from Luke Hewitt was the highlight for Hastings, as they feel short against Carrum. They were bowled out for 172 chasing 204 to win.

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FRANKSTON YCW have been thoroughly dominated by Dromana in a one sided affair at Dromana Reserve.

Batting first on day one the Stonecats put just 32 runs on the board before being dismissed, with their top

scorer scoring just 12 runs. Six players were dismissed for ducks.

In response Dromana scored 189, and the Stonecats came in to bat once more with Dromana chasing an outright win.

The Stonecats were a little better in the second innings, scoring 5/77 before close of play for the day.

Balnarring and Carrum Downs had a much more competitive clash, with Carrum Downs coming within a whisker of chasing down their target.

Balnarring set a total of 242 runs to chase on day one, and Carrum Downs looked in a good position at 2/94.

Ryan Lynch top scored with 65, but it was not quite enough to get his side over the line.

Carrum Downs were bowled out for 232, 10 runs short of a result.

Boneo and Tyabb also played out a thrilling match at Bunguyan Reserve.

Boneo batted out the first day and put together an impressive innings of 8/243.

Tyabb’s day started will with a

stunning innings of 108 from opener Nick Taranto, but unfortunately for Tyabb his teammates did not match his efforts.

Four specialist batsmen were dismissed for single digit scores, as Tyabb were left all out for 235.

Rye got the best of Skye at Skye Rec Reserve, as the home said failed in defending a poor first innings total of 105.

Rye put together a 86 runs opening stand and scored 6/164.

Skye came back in for a second innings and ended the day at 2/59.

Tootgarook had a bye.

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PENINSULA OB have got the last laugh over Mornington in a high scoring encounter on Saturday.

With Mornington having put on an opening run stand of 89 and set 232 runs on day one, the Old Boys had a bit of work ahead of them. They responded with an impressive 103 run opening stand at the start of day two,

with Dylan O’Malley top scoring with 74 runs.

Around the grounds, Baxter grinded out a nail biting win over Langwarrin at Baxter Park.

After setting Baxter a total of 156 to chase down, Langwarrin needed to work hard to keep their sights on a win.

With just one over left to play, Baxter hit the winning runs with just one wicket in hand.

Mt Eliza made quick work of Pearcedale away from home, defending their day one total of 210 with ease.

Pearcedale struggled with bat in hand, ending up all out for a miserable 105 in tough conditions.

Flinders also had a tough day, as they were easily bested by Sorrento at David Macfarlane Reserve.

Chasing 112 to win, Sorrento made short work of it and claimed the first innings with seven wickets to spare.

They finished at 6/195.

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Skye wants State 1 opponent SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SKYE United’s FFA Cup journey took a dramatic twist on Saturday when it came from two goals down to beat Monbulk Rangers 4-3 at Centenary Park.

Monbulk had beaten Skye in the promotion race from State 3 last season and came into the clash as a firm favourite.

But things didn’t go Monbulk’s way when injury forced Declan McAleese to be replaced by Cameron Poynter after just 14 minutes.

Four minutes later Daniel Walsh’s lethargy in pushing up from defence allowed Poynter to beat the offside trap and hammer the ball past Skye keeper Jonathan Crook for the opener.

In the 34th minute Johnny Andrinopoulos lost possession on the right of his penalty area and with Crook stranded the ball was squared to Arash Sadeghi who struck it past Sajnesh Sugrim on the goalline to make it 2-0.

But a goal of stunning simplicity in the 40th minute gave Skye a lifeline.

Jason Nowakowksi had blown Skye’s best early chance when he ballooned his shot from the left of the area in the 22nd minute but now he played a one-two with Daniel Attard that split the Monbulk defence and he calmly lobbed the bouncing ball over advancing Monbulk keeper Jayden Allan to make it 2-1.

Right on half-time Skye’s Marcus Anastasiou was felled inside the area and Walsh easily converted from the spot for the leveller.

Two minutes into the second half Crook was beaten by Sadeghi at the near post with a low shot that squirmed through his legs to restore Monbulk’s lead but loud appeals for a penalty to Skye’s Mitch Blake in the 51st minute went unheeded.

Three minutes later Skye’s Sean Karipis unleashed a dipping long-range drive that slammed against the bar and was scrambled clear but Skye wouldn’t be denied and a low shot from outside the area by Harrison Michaelis in the 55th minute made it 3-3.

Nowakowski should have put Skye ahead in the 60th minute after Michaelis sent him clear on the left of the area only to send his shot over the bar and two minutes later Attard got free on the left but Allan parried well.

In the 68th minute Andrinopoulos couldn’t control the ball properly and Steve McRae took advantage breaking into a one-on-one against Crook only to strike the ball wide of the far post and blowing one of the best chances of the

Goals galore: Skye United winger Marcus Anastasiou leads his Monbulk opponent in a race to the ball at Centenary Park on Saturday.

Picture: Gemma Sliz

contest.

Extra time looked certain until Monbulk failed to clear as the ball pinballed about inside its area before Skye substitute Mikey Turner was brought down.

Referee Patrick Chaplin pointed to the spot for the second time in the match and again up stepped Walsh and again he made no mistake to put Skye through to the next round of the cup with a possible match-up against a State 1 opponent, a clash that holds no fears for senior coach Phil McGuinness.

“We’d be delighted to draw a Division One club,” McGuinness said.

“I think we play better when we play a side from a higher league.

“Yes we did well to come from behind today but the thing that impressed me most was our level of fitness.

“I’ve used the last couple of months to really push the boys and you could see that out there.

“No disrespect to the opposition but I think you could tell in the last 20 minutes that they were out on their feet and I think the heat really got to them.”

Skye remains keen to bring in an extra striker and has spoken to some local players as well as contacting online player agency Soccer Smart.

McGuinness seems content with his stocks in defence and in midfield knowing that Billy Painting, Gerard Lawler, Mo Elhassan, Mark O’Connor and Marcus Collier still have to come back into the side.

In the second cup match at Centenary Park on Saturday State 2 side Peninsula Strikers beat State 4 opponent Baxter 4-1.

The cup heroics of the previous week

were quickly forgotten when a severely depleted Baxter arrived at the venue.

Nathan Yule (suspended), Mitchell Cohen (leg injury), Charlie Jones (hamstring injury), Alan Lipsett (groin injury) and Brendan Norris (working overseas) were all missing from the 3-2 extra-time win over Altona North along with Chris Bowen and Paul Swan who were at private functions.

Baxter had hoped to have some new signings on show but Phil Greig (exMornington and Langwarrin) and Sam Brown (ex-Langwarrin) were unavailable, Dau Ajak (ex-Morwell Pegasus) is still not ready to play and Jack Wyer (Mornington) only started light training last week.

Strikers were without Michael Hoogendyk (suspended) and injured Julian Malander.

In the 12th minute Strikers midfielder Jordan Avraham played in John Prescott on the right of the area and his square ball across the face of goal presented winger Alpha Turay with a firsttime tap-in to make it 1-0.

But six minutes later former Strikers forward Ben Meiklem broke through and slotted the ball past Strikers keeper Colin McCormack to make it 1-1 and stun the home team fans.

Strikers’ lead was restored when Josh Calle marked his debut by setting up Avraham for a close-range finish in the 37th minute to make it 2-1.

Despite huffing and puffing through the rest of the first half and most of the second period Strikers could not add to the scoreline as Baxter players refused to lie down and keeper James Foster proved a difficult hurdle to overcome.

Strikers eventually grabbed some

breathing space when substitute Grant Lane volleyed home at the second attempt in the 83rd minute.

Five minutes later a neat one-two with substitute Matt Harrington allowed Prescott to beat the advancing Foster to the ball and neatly dink it past the young keeper to round out the scoreline.

In other FFA Cup news featuring local clubs, Somerville Eagles lost 6-0 to an impressive South Yarra, Aspendale Stingrays lost 4-0 to Moreland United, Seaford United lost 2-1 after extra time to Mooroolbark while Frankston Pines lost 3-2 after extra time to Thornbury Athletic.

Dylan Waugh put Seaford ahead in the first half at Esther Park but right on half-time Mario Rivera levelled for the home side.

The tie was forced into extra time and in the 108th minute Daniel Burrows nabbed the winner.

Pines had upgraded their floodlights last week and passed a lighting audit so the tie scheduled as a home match for Thornbury was switched to Monterey Reserve as Thornbury didn’t have a ground available and neither club was keen to play at Darebin International Sports Centre.

The less said about this tie the better as after half-time it descended into an at times brutal contest with two players stretchered off and two Pines players red carded in extra time.

Both substitute Josh Maclaren and central defender Daniel Mota deserved to be sent off but had referee Arthur Vasiliadis took action against the numerous scything tackles from behind from Thornbury players the game

would have had to be abandoned due to lack of numbers.

Travis Ernsdoerfer put Pines ahead with a low shot in the 11th minute and new signing Nick Simmons doubled the advantage in the final minute of the half.

Connor McAndrews gave away a penalty five minutes into the second half with a rash challenge and Michael Gaitanis converted at the second attempt after Alfonso Cardinale had parried his initial attempt.

Five minutes later scores were tied after Marc Macaluso’s cross-cum-shot sailed over Cardinale’s head and into the far corner of the Pines’ goal.

The decisive moment came in the 6th minute of extra time when Bart Holod was sent clear on the right of the area and struck a superb low shot across Cardinale and inside the far post for the winner.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin came away from the long trip to Albury with a 1-1 draw against Murray United on Saturday but it had to wait until almost the last kick of the match to grab a point.

The home team took the lead in the 59th minute making Langy pay for losing possession and Tom Youngs opened the scoring.

It looked as though the visitors would return empty handed to Melbourne until Roddy Covarrubias was at the near post as the ball was played in from the right and he got a touch to send it under Murray keeper Abdulkerim Koc for a 97th minute equaliser.

In NPLW news Southern United had another dismal day at the office despite signing former Casey Comets midfielder Natalie Holmes late last week.

Holmes came off the bench for the last 15 minutes but was helpless to stop Bulleen chalking up a 10-0 win at Monterey Reserve on Saturday afternoon.

Southern’s under-19s lost 5-0, the under-16s drew 1-1 with Eden Abrahams scoring for Southern, the under14s went down 4-0 and the under-12s lost 13-0.

This weekend’s league games: SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Bulleen (Lawton Park); Southern Utd v Geelong Galaxy Utd (Monterey Reserve, under-12s 9am, under-14s 10.10am, under-16s 11.30am, under19s 1pm).

This weekend’s friendlies: SATURDAY: Baxter v Westside Strikers, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Elwood City, North Seaford Reserve, 3pm & 5pm.

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