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A history of Hastings THIS is an edited version of an address by Valda Cole to the Mornington and District Historical Society on July 12, 2011 GOOD morning everyone, it’s a joy to be with you once more – bringing back memories of the first occasion when I had the pleasure of speaking at a meeting of your society. I was 32 years younger, and we even had Hunter Rogers in one of the back rows. Hunter’s enthusiasm for history was infectious, and in the 1970s Harry [Cole] and I spent many an hour with him at the Tanti Hotel, where he enjoyed an evening meal, and where we occasionally stopped on our way back to Tyabb after collecting our sons from the Peninsula School – no McDonald’s in those days. Some years ago, I had the pleasure of being guest speaker at the Leslie Moorhead Lecture when the focus was on Hastings and its fishermen. This paid tribute to the role Leslie played in the formation of a separate historical society on the Western Port side of the peninsula, which had previously come under the umbrella of the Mornington and District Historical Society. And now, once again, our towns are linked by the 150th anniversary of the gazetting of the townships of Rye, Dromana, Mornington and Tyabb in 1861. About 10 years ago, bicentenaries were the fashion of the day on the peninsula: George Bass’s whaleboat voyage, John Murray in the Lady Nelson, Matthew Flinders in Investigator, and then the Sorrento settlement. When those European visitors departed, the Bunurong people found relative peace – until a new wave of people settled on the Yarra in 1835. So with Melbourne’s bicentenary long behind us, it’s now sesquicentenaries. And here I am reminded of a visiting American professor who once chided me (with some humour) “You Australians love anniversaries”. “Don’t we all?” was my reply. He was here, enjoying the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nevil Norway. After the Second World War, this aeronautical engineer, better known as Nevil Shute, made his home in Langwarrin. As Nevil once told us: “You know, I could have lived in any country of the world, but I chose Australia. I could have lived in any state, but I liked Victoria. What’s more, I could have lived in any region, but who would want to go beyond the beautiful Mornington Peninsula?” That reflection is a good reminder of things achieved throughout peninsula communities in the 150 years since our townships were proclaimed. Under the Victorian Government’s 1860 Land Act, the governor was given power to define and proclaim towns, and the Victoria Government Gazette published on Monday 25 February 1861 testified this was done in a big way. Sir Henry Barkly’s Proclamation on the previous Friday listed 186 townships. These included not only the four peninsula townships of Rye, Dromana, Mornington and Tyabb, which we are commemorating, but also a fifth one – the nearby township of Osborne, which was surveyed in 1859. One hundred and fifty years is, of course, just a blink in the life of the Bunurong people whose tens of thousands of years of occupancy preceded the arrival of Europeans. Their well-worn tracks across the peninsula may be seen on some of our district’s first maps, including those drawn when the cattle stations were surveyed into Crown allotments, ready for sale by government. The parishes of Frankston and Moorooduc were surveyed in 1854 and the adjacent Parish of Tyabb four years later. With the gold rush years behind, the increase in population down here was amazing, and by 1860 we had our first municipal government with the formation of District Road Boards, followed 12 months later by the Proclamation of Townships. The growth of the townships of Mornington, Rye and Dromana is well understood. But the township of Tyabb needs some explanation, because it is not the town we know today. The

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gazetted township was near Hastings, while today’s Tyabb is well to its north. It was but a small fishing village, variously designated King’s Creek, Tyabb or Hastings. King’s Creek is the older name, imposed on the locality by a family who settled there at an early date; Tyabb is the name of the government township; and Hastings the name of the private township adjoining. To understand the King’s Creek name and the identity of the family who “settled there at an early date”, we need to go back to the days when we were still in the waste lands of the colony of New South Wales; back to 1845 when Martha Jane King ran the 15,000-acre

Hastings, it even included a land grant of four allotments for a church. So what happened? Why did that official township wither as it did? Had the Crown allotments at the Somerville end been purchased by speculators not interested in farming, the story may have been different. The first sales there attracted a group of enthusiastic young men with families, who established permanent homes. Mt Eliza Road Board minutes contain fascinating references to Mr Thornell of Tyabb regarding drains, Mr Shepherd of Tyabb about road clearing, Mr Grant of Tyabb on culverts, and so on. Not surprisingly, these settlers (in the area we now know as Somerville) wanted

cattle station Bunguyan on land she leased from the government. This remarkable 55-year-old widow operated her cattle run for 14 years and was one of only three women in Victoria to occupy a station for the entire time of its leasehold. Mrs King retired to Mornington in 1859, dying in the following year at Tanti Grange. The old cattle properties were not surveyed, but simply described by distances, angles and creeks, with the station holder’s initials sometimes chiselled into tree trunks. On Bunguyan, Watson and King’s creeks and a bush fence helped to separate cattle. Mrs King’s homestead was centrally located on the station near fresh water and bush tracks. That section, known as a pre-emptive right, was surveyed ahead of the parish survey. This gave pastoralists the opportunity of purchasing their homestead block before the sale of Crown lands so that their improvements would not be lost to higher bidders. Naturally, though, the ruling price was paid for the land. In the 1858 survey, Michael Callanan marked out a township reserve with a network of streets to serve the entire Parish of Tyabb, with its multitude of allotments stretching from today’s Somerville down to present-day Hastings. Three years later, that reserve was gazetted as the township of Tyabb. Situated on pleasantly rising ground to the north of present-day

their own community. The township of Tyabb was much too far away from their settlement on Eramosa Road East. To start things off, three residents – Alfred Jones, James Grant and James Clarke – made a private gift of an acre of land for a church-schoolhouse and named their community Somerville. This site, a little south of the Lower Somerville and Eramosa roads corner, is marked today by a plaque. The naming of the town and several of its streets reflects the links a number of the selectors had with Canada. Somerville, Guelph and Eramosa were all early settlements in Ontario. The Eramosa East area flourished for several decades, until the opening of the railway line a mile further west. With a wine saloon, a new hotel, an Anglican church, and a railway station at the very centre of the parishes of Moorooduc, Frankston and Tyabb, the new town of Somerville raced ahead. And so the first Somerville became known as Lower Somerville. But what about the southern end of Tyabb parish? What events came to play there that the gazetted township slipped into oblivion – under the rather strange name of Old Tyabb Township? When we were school children, it just didn’t seem to make sense, and it even baffled our teachers. But let’s turn again to the map; to the part

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on the foreshore marked ‘fishing village’ - because that’s where the action was - and with a story going well back into the pastoral age. The explorer and scientist William Blandowski summed it up this way when he visited Western Port many years before the Proclamation of Townships took place: “Oysters are obtained near King’s Station in great abundance and about twenty or thirty men...obtain a good living by supplying Melbourne and Geelong, as well as the immediate neighbourhood...and they are sold on the spot to the traders and people in the neighbouring stations at 6d per dozen.” Living miles away from medicos, most of those fishermen must have been tough, even to survive some of the home remedies. For influenza, a stew of cooked oatmeal, onions and rum was recommended; for “fog fever”, whatever that was, a mixture of vinegar, rum and linseed oil. The fishermen’s associations with the neighbouring cattle stations extended far beyond the sale of oysters. Their foreshore cottages were located within Bunguyan and formed a private community in the station. It was an amicable arrangement; Martha King had a ready reservoir of casual labour living collectively at a strategic location and the men combined parttime employment as station hands and timber cutters with the private enterprise of fishing. This arrangement presented problems when government surveyors moved in and cut the lands up into Crown allotments ready for sale. The fishermen found themselves on the threshold of a new life, with much uncertainty. It took another 13 years for their problems to resolve when something like a “Battle of Hastings” was fought and eventually won in 1871. At the same time, Britain was celebrating with great vigour the octocentenary (800 years) of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. There were headline stories in Melbourne papers, too: ‘10661866 in Hastings, UK – and a battle here in 1866 for the fishing village of Hastings’. When preparing his 1858 parish survey, Michael Callanan faced a dilemma: what to do with the area where the fishermen lived near today’s jetty? He overcame the problem by omitting that portion, leaving the fishing families in a “no-man’s land”. It wasn’t a happy situation – particularly after the 1860 Land Act came into force and they had to pay a licence fee to fish and occupy a small portion of Crown land. It was now a case of paying a five -shilling fee every three months, with big questions about cottage ownership. Living outside the new township of Tyabb, through which King’s Creek flowed, they saw little relevance in the name King’s Creek, and for a while, as they sought to establish an identity, they called their little settlement Star Point. The fishing settlement with its haphazardly placed cottages was out on a limb with poor access over King’s Creek to the surveyed town. It was then that John Charles King, Martha’s eldest son, entered the scene, presenting a petition to the Mt Eliza District Road Board for the construction of a bridge over the creek and using the name ‘Hastings’. Official criteria of the day encouraged the use of British dignitaries when naming towns, but in the case of Hastings, the name also had overtones of a battle between King and Callanan’s choice of township. Callanan was a surveyor of some authority who became Surveyor-General of Victoria, but John King understood the powers of persuasion. He was first town clerk of Melbourne when its boundaries were proclaimed, and a delegate to Britain for the stopping of transportation of convicts. When in England, he presented a petition for development of a mint in Melbourne and represented the Port Phillip District in its separation from New South Wales. He served for a short time in Victoria’s second parliament, was a vice-president of the Lands Board, a commissioner of public works and, for many years, business manager of the Argus newspaper.

Introduction King had an empathy with the village and the men who had served his mother’s station, but he also recognised the area’s potential and purchased a 112-acre allotment that is now the Hastings central business district. King’s first subdivision was for a hotel, the forerunner of today’s Westernport Hotel, next to which was a small thoroughfare that was the beginning of today’s High St. With the hotel and the construction of a pier underway, the future of the village was assured and the fishermen finally gained title to their cottages. Twenty-seven acres of foreshore land was subdivided into allotments to allow the fishermen to purchase the land where their cottages stood. It’s streets include Pike, Herring, Salmon and Mullett and 66 acres was reserved for public purposes. Although John Charles King did not live to see the survey of the village of Hastings in 1871, a family member assisted several nonEnglish speaking fishermen in their applications for land, while his daughter, Elizabeth, owned the allotment opposite the hotel until 1919, when George Keast of Somerville established a store there. Only three of the fishing families who gained ownership of their cottages when the village of Hastings was surveyed were not of British origin; Kong War and Ah Khan, who were active in the curing of fish, and Sebastiana Orsino of Sicily. After the jetty was built, Chinese curing works were set up on the foreshore. This overcame the summer-time problem of getting fish to distant markets in a saleable state. It was reported that in the first week of operation, 2.5 tons was sent to Melbourne and other markets. Many of those early families have continued associations with Hastings, as have descendants of a number of Italian families who arrived later. Mirabella, Incigneri and Sposito come quickly to mind; and then there was the Panelli family, who, with four beautiful daughters, left for Melbourne. In 1889 the village of Hastings, which was smaller than all of its neighbouring Crown allotments, was gazetted as the township of Hastings. The independent and historic area,

which was never part of Tyabb, extends from the foreshore frontages of Marine Parade and Skinner Street back to Salmon Street. It is now the centre of municipal administration and of civic and festive activities of the town. All the other places we now frequent in Hastings – supermarkets, banks, railway station, and Anglican and Catholic churches – developed outside the gazetted township boundaries of either Hastings or Tyabb. And now, just when everything seems sorted out, let’s add to the confusion. Hastings Primary School, Hastings Uniting Church and the Hastings Football Club are all in Tyabb township, but Tyabb Cemetery is not. The petition for that historic cemetery site, across the water from Star Point, was signed by residents across the breadth of the parish of Tyabb, for “a permanent cemetery or burying ground for the Parish and Township”. So what’s in a name? Even the first edition of the Mornington Standard had to justify its title when someone took exception to it. Their response on 5 October 1889: “We certainly have a perfect right to use the name Mornington as part of the title of our journal. Although our printing and publishing house is located in Frankston – a township within the County boundary – we intend to equally and fully represent the other parts of the County. That first edition was headed: Mornington Standard Circulating throughout the Peninsula: Frankston, Mornington, Dromana, Sorrento, Portsea, Flinders, San Remo, Grantville, Phillip Island, Hastings, Balnarring, Somerville, Mordialloc, Etc. Clearly, the townships of Tyabb and Osborne were by then in the “Etc” category. Come to think of it, Rye is not there either. We’ll now take a quick look at today’s Tyabb, where Martha King made her home. Following her departure for Mornington, the area became known as “Stuart’s Flat” after settler Captain Francis Stuart, a member of the first Mt Eliza District Road Board and a fore-

bear of Phyllis Cole of Merricks. By 1889, however, when the railway lines to Stony Point and Mornington opened, the 1861 township of Tyabb had been absorbed into Hastings, and it was decided to name the station between Somerville and Hastings as “Tyabb”. A very good decision, too, because it was on the track from Port Phillip to Gippsland that the name “Tyabb” was first written down by a European – 21 years, in fact, before the gazetting of towns. “We encamp’d at a place called Teyup,” wrote the peninsula’s Protector of Aborigines, William Thomas, on 5 February 1840 when he and a party of 57 Bunurong people passed through by dray, with one of the Aborigines going ahead with a spear held aloft to mark the way. The spelling of the name changed many times over the years as Europeans grappled with the Kulin language, progressing from Teyup, Tyeup, Tiab, Taib and Tyab, before reaching the familiar spelling of Tyabb. Half a century later, travellers passed through by steam train. And what an important role the railways played in the future of the orchards and fruit tree nurseries in the Somerville-Tyabb area. This industry, fostered by a government bonus and encouragement planting scheme introduced in 1890, was aimed not only at interstate, but also world markets. When large acreages came into production, government cool stores were built. These were then transferred to local co-operative groups. The fruit industry became the backbone of the economy in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings during the first half of the 20th century. The municipal office of the shire was once in Somerville. I’m now going to conclude with a story. This begins with an Australia Day contest run by The Age newspaper a couple of decades ago, when people were invited to submit recipes with an Australian theme. I thought I’d have a little fun, and put together a simple recipe called “Settlers’ Soup”. The main ingredient linked in with French exploration of Western Port in 1802 when Louis Freycinet wrote:

“The only source of edible vegetable that was found on the islands by the fleet was a sort of wild oseille. It was enjoyable as it was wholesome.” So if those explorers enjoyed our sorrel (for that’s what it was), perhaps the village settlers on French Island might have found it useful in the depression years of the 1890s, hence the name Settlers’ Soup. Not surprisingly, this rather strange entry didn’t rate well in the initial judging until it was submitted to someone with a sense of history who decided to cook and sample it. Result? It won first prize: a fine dinner. I had all but forgotten this until I looked down the 2011 list of Queen’s Birthday honours and noted that a peninsula resident, the late Leon Massoni, had been posthumously awarded an OAM for his services to tourism and vineyards. It was at the Tolarno restaurant operated by Leon that the winners of The Age recipe contest dined, and where he was a warm and hospitable host, fascinated, too, that “someone from Hastings Historical Society” had received the prize for soup. “You know,” he enthusiastically told us, “I often go down to Hastings and sit on the jetty contemplating that this is where, for our family, it all began.” Now back to one of the Italian fishing families mentioned earlier, the one with the four beautiful daughters. Having been a market gardener near Pisa in Italy, Signor Panelli combined fishing with vegetable growing, cultivating land around their cottage on the foreshore near Hastings jetty. Specialised vegetables were soon being supplied to Melbourne restaurants. Before long, through Signor Panelli’s beautiful daughters, the Virgona, Massoni, Ferguson and Watson families flourished. How could Melbourne have done without them? These families created the restaurants and bars that helped establish Melbourne as the gastronomic capital of Australia - Florentino, Balzac, Tolarno, Ferguson’s Pastries and Jimmy Watson’s Bar.

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The town of fishermen’s choice PRIOR to the 1860s, the area of Hastings was often visited by fishermen who recognised the place as one where fish were so plentiful a man was able to catch a generous haul and make a decent living. Most of the men fished from a boat and their day’s work was well rewarded. Their catch was transported to fish markets in Melbourne on a spring cart drawn by three horses. It was not unusual for as many as 60 baskets to be forwarded in one load. Quite often the fishermen stayed in the area while they were fishing. They erected small shelters in what is now Skinner Street, Hastings. This was before land was available for purchase and before the area was surveyed, so the huts and houses were built higgledypiggledy, some close to the track and some closer to the pier. Most of the buildings were one or tworoomed huts, modestly designed for the fisherman to live in. When the first survey took place in 1871, it was a challenge for the surveyors to fit these huts and houses in the authorised survey. Drawing a straight line on paper, as surveyors are wont to do, might cut through one of the fishermen’s huts and some were built on easements earmarked for future roads. After the survey, the fishermen were given the opportunity to purchase their dwellings. Fishermen of the day were friendly with each other, but often jealously guarded their special fishing spots.

Jetty an essential part of life past, present and future IN the 1860s, the early fishermen realised the need for a jetty to be built close to their favourite fishing spots. They were encouraged by the fact that a jetty at Schnapper Point (Mornington) had been built in 1857 and another at Frankston the same year. On 12 July 1864, a tender by William Murray was accepted for the erection of a jetty at Star Point in Hastings. Immediately the jetty was built, it became a focal point of life at Hastings and has been used by fishermen ever since. The Hastings Fish Shed, at the head of the

jetty, was built about 1866 and continues to be one of the important historic buildings at Hastings. Over the years the jetty has had constant use and has needed maintenance to keep it safe. In more recent times very little money was spent on repairs and the Department of Sustainability and Environment planned to demolish part of the jetty and replace it with a concrete floating pontoon. Residents objected to what they saw as a “cheap option” and a rally was held at the jetty on 3 October 2010. A petition of 300 signatures

was sent to the Parliament and a planning objection was lodged. Following the election of a Liberal Coalition state government in 2010, Hastings MP Neale Burgess continued to press for a new plan that would take into consideration the jetty’s historic significance. In the new design, fishing and boating aspects will be separated. Residents of Hastings and the surrounding area hold the jetty close to their hearts and want to ensure it remains a cherished community resource for generations to come.

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Simple notice announced the Early names gazetting of peninsula towns for Hastings THERE are many towns in Victoria commemorating 150 years since they were gazetted. The towns were gazetted with a simple notice in the Victoria Government Gazette on 25 February 1861. Among them were four towns on the Mornington Peninsula: Rye (first known as Tootgarook), Mornington (Schnapper Point or, as it was sometimes spelt, Snapper Point and known among locals at Hastings as ‘The Point’), Tyabb (later changed to Hastings) and Dromana. The gazetting of the township of Tyabb, in the Parish of Tyabb (a parish is a much larger area) is found on page 409 of issue 29 of the Victoria Government Gazette:

“TYABB, County of Mornington, Parish of Tyabb – Commencing at a point bearing east 1 chain 50 links from the north-east angle of portion 86A; bounded on the north by a road 1 chain wide, bearing east about 6 chains 30 links and S 72° 42’ E 90 chains; on the east by section 77 and a line bearing S 17° 18’ W 42 chains to the shore of Western Port Bay, and by the shore to a point bearing east about 90 chains 10 links from the south-east angle of section 90, on the south by a road 1 chain wide bearing west about 49 chains; and on the west by a road 1 chain 50 links wide bearing north 83 chains 14 links to commencing point. The bearings are given with reference to the true meridian.”

Rough road to anywhere PEOPLE travelling from Hastings to Frankston and on to Melbourne often faced a hazardous journey, with unmade and muddy roads presenting a constant hazard. In the earliest days of European settlement, bush tracks connected the pastoral runs of Coolart on Western Port, Bunguyan (Tyabb/ Hastings), Carrup Carrup (Baxter), Chechingurk (Mt Martha) and others further south on the peninsula. Bush hospitality was generous and visitors were warmly welcomed. As Hastings was a fishing area, it was important for the catch to

reach markets quickly and the track along which baskets of fish were hauled by horse and cart was often referred to as the Fish Track. It was essential to develop the road to Frankston and from there to Melbourne. The government of the Colony of Victoria, realising the importance of roads in the development of the colony, made the following announcement in the Victoria Government Gazette of 17 May 1864: “The Governor in Council in exercise of the power conferred by the Local Government Act 1863

has by an Order in Council made on 9th day of May 1864 appointed the road hereinafter mentioned to be a Main Road, in compliance with an application made in accordance with the 219th clause of the Act: viz – The road extending from the township of Frankston to Tyabb [later known as Hastings]. The main road into Hastings was an important one and developed as a coach run for passengers, mail and supplies. It went through the (old) Tyabb area, near Kings Creek and then along the road near the foreshore to Salmon Street.

WHEN a town was first gazetted in the area where Hastings now stands, it was under the name of Tyabb. It later became known as Hastings and the town now called Tyabb lies north of Hastings in an area known as Old Tyabb. Records reveal the spelling was recorded as Tyab, Tiab, Taib and even Tyeup. One of the earlier spellings was recorded in February 1840 by William Thomas, the Assistant Protector of Aborigines, as Teyup. In the journal of his travels he recorded, “encamped with natives at a place called Teyup”. Tyabb was a name applied to the whole district and meant “a land of waterholes”. Some earlier historians and writers erroneously interpreted that this Teyup was derived from ‘Tyaba’, meaning a worm. This is incorrect, as Tyaba is from a northern Australian language and has no connection with the Teyup of Western Port. The area around Hastings

was for a time known as King’s Creek, after Martha Jane King, who held the pastoral lease of Bunguyan from August 1845. The property occupied an area taking in current-day Tyabb down to Hastings and including Sandstone Island. Two signs indicating King’s Creek can be seen when driving along roads coming into Hastings from the north. The area around the pier was known as Star Point. Early entries in the register for Tyabb Public Cemetery on Cemetery Road record the place of burial as Star Point. Hastings has a rich history and stories told by its older residents often yield gems revealing new facets of the past. One of these is that at one point, Hastings was nicknamed ‘Peddle-town’ due to the fact that Henry Peddle, an old-time resident, was involved in so many activities and groups in the town.

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1860 – 1870

Timeline – 1850 to 1870 1850s–60s: The first general store is built in The Parade, now Marine Parade. 1860 The first hotel and post office are built. 1861 Gazetting of town of Tyabb (later called Hastings). 1861 Reverend J Glover appointed as first Church of England vicar of Mornington, with the Hastings and the Western Port area under his ministry. 1861 King’s Creek inlet is a popular mooring spot for fishermen. 1861 The first Melbourne Cup. 1862 Most of the small community of Hastings are fishermen or boatmen earning about ÂŁ100 ($200) a year. One of the fishermen is Giuseppe Incigneri from Sicily. 1863 A dozen fishermen, including Edward Salmon, are charged in court for being illegal occupants of houses on Crown lands at Star Point (Hastings). Alex McKay (1810-66) fishes at Star Point. 1863 A post office is opened on 4 February 1863 in the Bayview Hotel with Richard Pearce Rogers as postmaster. 1863 The first mail service contract runs between Schnapper Point (Mornington) and Star Point (Hastings) – by horseback two days a week. 1864 A wooden jetty at Star Point (Hastings) is erected at a cost of ÂŁ590 ($1180). 1864 The freehold of ‘Bunguyan’ (Martha Jane King’s property) is transferred to John O’Neill. 1864 John Charles King purchases Crown allotment 94 and builds the first brick, singlestorey house in the township proper. 1865 Captain James Hall draws a sketch of early Hastings showing the jetty. 1865 Henry Hawkins Peddle arrives in Hastings. 1865 A Gippsland newspaper reports that a party of Chinese people had started fish curing on the beach at Hastings. 1866 John Skinner is the Sandstone Island lessee and obtains the freehold on 21 August 1866. 1867 Henry Hawkins Peddle applies for a hotel licence. 1867 Duke of Edinburgh visits Victoria. 1868 William Pout’s Western Port Hotel is built (not the double-storey hotel now known as the Westernport on the corner of High and Salmon streets). 1869 Tyabb Rural School No. 73 opens. 1870 Henry Hawkins Peddle buys land at Hastings (also known jokingly as “Peddletownâ€?). 1870 Tyabb Rural School No. 73 has an official inspection on 10 September 1870 and records show an average attendance of 21 children. 1870 Included in the fishermen of the area are Richard Grayden, Joseph Engeene (Incigneri), Richard Robinson, Charles Davice (Davis), Edward Salmon, James White, Charles Romeo, John Wilson, Evan Jones, Harry Kernot, Sebastiano Orsino, Henry Prosser, Daniel Sheehey, William and John Carstairs, Thomas Lothian, Edward Sainty, John Cairns (Kearns) and Arch, David, James and Thomas Mentiplay.

Genesis of a place for the dear departed WHEN the town of Hastings was being established, people built simple houses. Next a shop was built and then a hotel to provide locals with basic services. Residents then went about getting a school, which took some years to achieve, and roads were built. Thoughts then turned to a place for the dear departed – a public cemetery. In the Victoria Government Gazette of 27 December 1865, notification was given of the appointment of trustees for the cemetery at Tyabb (later called Hastings). It read: “James Hall, William Lawson Patterson, John O’Neill and Anthony Spencer to be Trustees of the land set apart on 24th February 1862 for cemetery purposes at Tyabb.� The first burial in the cemetery register was that of Alexander Mackay, aged 56, on 6 May 1866. He was a fisherman who had lived at Star Point. His body was carried to the cemetery in a boat. Seven of the early entries gave the place of residence of the deceased as Star Point and then the use of the name Tyabb started. The first entry using the name Hastings was on 12 January 1872 for the burial of James Nelson, 71, whose residence was listed as Hastings. He was a saltmaker and his body was carried by coach. The names Star Point, Tyabb and Hastings were all used and refer to the area known today as Hastings. Some family researchers do not realise that there is only one cemetery – the Tyabb Public Cemetery at Hastings and not two cemeteries, one in Tyabb and one in Hastings. In 1988, as part of celebrations marking the

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1871 – 1880

Cobb & Co Timeline – 1871 to 1880 and Hastings

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COBB & CO coaches were a boon to the people of Australia and gave regular and reliable transportation from various townships throughout eastern Australia. The company was founded by four Americans, including Freeman Cobb, who ran coaches on a connecting network of roads. The company was also known as Robertson Wagner & Co but was better known under the name of Cobb & Co. It was on 30 January 1853 that the first of the Cobb & Co coaches were placed upon the roads of Australia and began regular services from the Victorian goldfields to Melbourne. Quite often Cobb & Co coaches carried the mail and their reliability and regular service meant that mail was swiftly delivered. Passengers also were ensured a safe and comfortable journey made without undue delays. As the popularity of Cobb & Co grew it was quite common for any regular coach service to be referred to as ‘Cobb & Co’. William Mentiplay gained a stage carriage licence in 1871. The contract was for a thrice weekly mail service to and from Cowes on Phillip Island to Mordialloc via Frankston, Somerville, Hastings, Sandy Point and Balnarring. In his book The Old General Store, historian and author Bruce Bennett reported that Cobb & Co had a station, stables and repair shop with an iron fence all around it opposite Orsino’s store at Hastings. It was a picturesque sight to see the coach outside the hotel at Hastings (see photo below). Mr William Heelan was the driver of the last coach to Hastings in 1890. He lived in Frankston but in 1883 purchased land at Hastings. *** The local newspaper Mornington Standard in July 1890 gave the following news item: “Hastings: On Tuesday last the last of Cobb & Co’s coaches took its final departure from Hastings engineered by Mr W Heelan who after 16 years of driving to Hastings has gone to seek fresh fields and pastures new, where the iron horse has not yet put in an appearance. During the long time Billy Heelan has been amongst us, he has earned the respect of all with whom he came in contact, and whose good wishes will accompany him to the place where he may next sojourn.” Below: Bay View Hotel, Hastings, pre 1900

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1871 Application for the erection of a new school made by Captain James Hall on behalf of residents. It was granted. 1871 First survey of the village of Hasting. 1871 Methodist (Wesleyan) church opens at corner of Hodgins and Hastings roads. 1871 Local government constituted in November as the Shire of Mornington, which included Hastings and Western Port. 1872 Advertisements for Cobb & Co service via Frankston to Hastings and to Cowes. 1872 First Western Port ferry from Hastings to Cowes starts daily services connecting with Cobb & Co coach at Hastings. The paddle steamer Sarah weighed 10 tons and was 36 feet, 1873 60 fishermen and 20 boats working from Hastings. 1873 Cobb & Co establishes stables and repair shop at Hastings, near foreshore. Fish is transported in baskets on top of the mail coach to Melbourne via Frankston. 1874 The steamer Oscar – 29 tons, 73 feet – is built in Footscray. It was renamed Ventor in 1924 and operated from Hastings to Phillip Island. 1874 HMVS Cerberus, a 235-foot, iron-plated Monitor class ship, arrives in Melbourne. The Colony of Victoria looks after its own defences, which are deemed of low concern in the 1870s. 1875 The 69-foot steam ferry Eclipse is built in Melbourne. It later operates from Hastings, meeting passengers from Cobb & Co coaches and taking them to Phillip Island. 1876 William Giller Davis (born in Bath, England, in 1830) came to Victoria in 1852. He had the contract to supply timber for the Eclipse, which starts a passenger service to Phillip Island on 1 November. 1877 On 18 June HMCS Victoria leaves Melbourne for Hastings where defence commissioners are picked up for tour of Western Port to determine possible sites for fortification of the bay. 1878 William Mentiplay is a salesman at the Melbourne Fish Market. He lengthens a large fishing boat, Sarah, to 36 feet and installs a boiler and engine. Mentiplay also trades as a herbalist and operates the Australian Botanical Institute in Bourke Street, Melbourne. 1878 The Athenaeum Hall in Hastings is built for £225 ($450) and operates as the Hastings Library and Reading Room. 1879 An experimental game of night football in Melbourne under electric lights fails to excite spectators as the players often “disappear” into the shadows. 1879 Captain Hannah becomes master of the steam ferry Eclipse. 1880 Mr Flemyng, head teacher of Hastings School No. 1098, forced to exclude all children under the age of 6 due to overcrowding. 1880 The Frankston Fish Company closes its Hastings branch in November. 1880 Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan in June and executed in Melbourne on 11 November.

1881 – 1890

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Above: Royal Hotel, 1907. Below: The No. 6 Battery Field Artillery on parade entering High St, Hastings, in 1901.

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Clockwise from top left: Perrott butcher shop, 1916; Main Street (now Marine Parade), 1914; Ladies bathing shed, Hastings; Model T Ford circa 1912, the first Model T owned by a Hastings resident.

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Hastings 1925-1939 By octogenarian and Hastings resident, Alby Smith I WAS born on 1st June 1925 at North Fitzroy and came to Hastings when I was just 14 days old. My mother was Isabella Smith (nee Smith) and my father was Frank Smith. Sadly, my father died when I was about two years of age. My mother later married Sidney Loraine Bryant and Jean, Toby and Billy were born to them. My mother and my maternal grandmother lived at Hastings. As a child growing up during the Depression, it was hard to imagine what parents went through to feed their children and to provide warm clothes to keep the cold out so as to enable us to be as comfortable as possible. I had an unusual childhood, as I lived with my grandmother, Annie. She was born Annie Kearns and she married firstly George Hobden, in 1880, and then after he died she married Abraham Smith, who died in 1929. Because of my grandmother’s ill health, I had to learn to cook when quite young, to wash and iron clothes and be involved in other household jobs. When I was able to, I had time to play with the other boys and be included in games of footy, cricket, marbles, bobs, gathering material for the annual bonfire, etc.

I ran messages for a few of the shop keepers and gathered gum tips for Miss Reid to place in her lolly shop at Hastings. To gain money to buy lollies, we searched around and found empty bottles in order to return them for the deposit money previously paid when purchased. The days at school passed very quickly and I finished school on 22nd December 1939 after obtaining the Merit Certificate. In order to earn money to go to the local pictures we were able to pick fruit at the orchards from the age of 14. I stayed with my grandmother until I was twelve years of age. When one looks back, it seems strange that we only had bread and milk for breakfast, and toast with dripping

instead of butter, but we thought nothing of it at the time. Footwear was only worn for special occasions and so we usually went bare-footed. Without the fish, apples and rabbits that we had to eat, life would have been a lot harder. At the time I was not happy about doing all the things my nana taught me but I now realise that all children should be taught the essentials of life so that when they grow up, they can use that knowledge for their benefit when required. I met a wonderful lady, Brenda Little, a much loved and respected nurse, and we were married on 10th March, 1951 at Burnie in Tasmania. We were blessed with a son and daughter, Gary and Margaret, and shared 62 years together before Brenda sadly passed away on 4th July 2010.

Left: The movie hall. Above: Hastings Scouts, circa 1924. Below: Perrotts butcher truck, circa 1924.

Hastings School no. 1098 Hastings Primary School, 1924.

PARENTS of children became aware of the need for a school in Tyabb [Hastings] and the first application to the Common School Board for aid for a school was made in June 1863. It was unsuccessful, but a second application in February 1866 met with more success. This school was Tyabb Rural No. 73. Western Port historian Valda Cole OAM records in her book Western Port Pioneers & Preachers (1975, The Hawthorn Press) that Captain James Hall of Hastings made the next application in April 1871 on behalf of the local residents for a new school. James Hall was involved in many of the local activities; he had been a sea captain and came to Hastings in 1860 after being at Corinella for four years. He experimented with the propagation of fruit trees, was one of the original trustees for Holy Trinity (Anglican) church and was actively involved in campaigning for a school at Hastings. Withdrawal of aid to Tyabb Rural School No. 73 occurred on 31st May 1871 in order for aid to be given to a new school in Hastings - No. 1098. Hastings Primary School still holds this number. The Education Act of 1872 saw the state accept responsibility for the education of children, which was free. In August 1871 Mr Hall requested from the Victorian Board of Education a teacher for the school and the successful applicant was John Betteswarth Flemyng (born 20.12.1817), who had come from Ireland with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College Dublin, arriving in Australia in 1854. Josiah Ingamells (born 6.7.1853) was the next head teacher in 1882. Since these early beginnings Hastings Primary School No. 1098 has seen thousands of students through its doors and many have fond memories of the school, the oldest primary school in the area. The current principal, Sue Lyons has added her mark, with many innovative programs for the students of the 21st century, and the school continues to take its place as an integral part of the community.

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LOCATED at the end of a quiet court and surrounded by other quality properties, this sparkling home is perfect for the growing family. There are four bedrooms plus a separate study which could be a fifth bedroom if required. The luxurious master bedroom has an ensuite with direct access to the outdoor spa. Quality touches that lift this home above the ordinary include ornate cornices, polished hardwood floors and ceiling roses. You can dine and entertain in space and style with a formal lounge and dining room and for more casual occasions there is a large family room with meals area off the kitchen. From here you can step out to a decked entertaining area which overlooks the landscaped gardens and water feature. The 960–square metre block has space for a freestanding four car garage with drive through access for a boat, small caravan or trailer. The gardens will always be well-tended with a 4500 litre rainwater tank and grey water recovery system.

SET on a private block alive with trees and gardens, this home has a distinctive countrystyle feel that will capture your heart. The rustic pine log exterior belies the vast modern interior. The home has been tastefully decorated. It has as-new carpets, floating floorboards and tiling in the bathroom and laundry. Stained glass windows enhance the country effect. Big living areas have high ceilings with exposed beams, and there is a modern, galley-style kitchen with a twin-drawer dishwasher, upright gas stove and a servery window through to the dining area. The three bedrooms all have built-in robes and the master bedroom has a big ensuite with spa bath. The 847-square metre block features a large backyard with several outbuildings as well as a vegetable garden serviced by a water tank.

Address: 4 Stefan Court, SOMERVILLE Auction: This Saturday at 2.30pm Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 3/1065 Frankston-Flinders Road Somerville, 5977 8877 Agent: Shelly Brown, 0431 188 166

Address: 6 Skinner Street, BITTERN Price: $385,000 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/hastings 10 Wills Street Hastings Home Sweet Home This hidden treasure is an opportunity not to be missed. Situated in the tightly held pocket of “Old Tyabb” you will find this gorgeous 3 bedroom home which offers privacy and a peacefully setting. On arrival you will instantly notice that this property has established gardens which provide great privacy to both the front and rear yards. The use of decking to the front door as well as a large deck to the rear yard gives a fantastic entertaining area. Inside the home features a stunning “Tassie Oak” kitchen with granite bench tops which makes great use of the open space and has cupboards galore. Dishwasher, S/Steel 900mm gas cook top, range hood and a combination microwave/ wall oven are all included. A host of other extras such as polished floorboards, roman blinds, spa bath and GDH all add up to the presentation of an excellent investment opportunity. Price Offers over $350,000 Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Agent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Crib Point

Hastings

A Treasure For Investors

Build Your Own Home On 4 Acres (approx.)

This inviting, low maintenance unit will suit the investor looking for an affordable property to add to their portfolio. Close to HMAS Cerberus and transport, this unit is presented impeccably with polished timber floors with 2 carpeted bedrooms, modern kitchen with gas appliances and s/system heating &cooling.

It is quite rare to find any vacant small acreage so here is a fantastic opportunity to develop and build your dream home on approximately 4 acres, situated in a quiet rural location. Zoned LDRZ this block is fully fenced and gated, the property boundary has been professionally landscaped and planted with indigenous trees. Price Offers over $500,000 Inspect Inspect By Appointment Agent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Price Inspect Agent

$268,000 Anytime By Appointment Cynthia Gallina 0428 022 958

Hastings Presentation Perfect One word describes this awesome home...IMMACULATE. Neutral tones are combined with cream wooden venetian blinds that visually appeal, the home consists of three large bedrooms - master with WIR & FES, two living zones and an open plan family area with adjoining kitchen that has stainless steel appliances inc. dishwasher. The kitchen overlooks the outdoor entertaining space. Other features are GDH and ducted evaporative cooling and outside the rear gardens have lilly Pillies as fence hedging around the property which is absolutely fantastic. The remote double lock-up garage also features a rear single roller door to through to the backyard. This home is absolutely pristine and the meticulous presentation is a true credit to the current owners. Price Offers over $400,000 Inspect Anytime by appointment Agent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

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Hastings

Hastings

Exciting Development Opportunity (STCA)

Vendor Says SELL!

For the investor/developer. this 667m2 approx property includes a 3 bedroom home with otential back yard sub-division (S.T.C.A.) This little income earner could realise $250 - $270 per week whilst you develop the rear part of the property. With close proximity to town and easy walks to the foreshore and schools.

Near new, modern home presented to impress on a low maintenance, well fenced 650m2 block. Comprising of three bedrooms, main with WIR & FES and BIRs to the other 2 bedrooms. There are 3 living zones, kitchen with s/ appliances and features like GDH and air conditioning.

Price Inspect Agent

Price Inspect Agent

Offers over $350,000 Inspect By Appointment Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Offers over $345,000 Anytime By Appointment Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

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One for the first home buyer A family home like no other NESTLED at the end of a quiet court this well-designed home has all the comforts to keep the family happy and a host of improvements that should suit first home buyers and retiree’s alike. The interior is almost new with a recently renovated kitchen and bathroom and an open-plan living area has new flooring throughout plus new curtains and drapes. There is ducted heating and cooling and a rare feature are tinted windows that provide extra privacy and will help with cooling the home. There is parking for upto four vehicles at the front and the landscaped block has two gardens sheds and a workshop with power. There is also a covered entertaining area.

Address: 30 George Street, SOMERVILLE Price: $490,000 negotiable Agency: Craig Mann First National, 4/1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5978 0955 Agent: Craig Mann, 0412 559 816

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Address: 35 Orotava Street, CRIB POINT Price: $374,000 Agency: Satchwell Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888 Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

WITH striking street appeal, this Federation-style residence has space for the growing family on an allotment of 637–square metres. Electric gates across the drive provide added security to the home and there is internal access from the double garage. There is about 205–square metres of living space comprising of two living zones for adults and kids and four bedrooms plus separate study. The master bedroom has a nice bay window and includes an ensuite and walk-in robe. Stay comfortable all year round with gas ducted heating, air-conditioning and for ambience you can stoke up the Coonara woodheater. A kitchen has been fitted with rangehood, electric oven and dishwasher. Outside is an undercover paved area overlooking the rear yard that includes a 2100-litre water tank, gazebo and garden shed. This attractive home is in a highly desirable area, within a short walk to shopping centres, transport, sporting facilities and schools.

96 Denham Road Tyabb Must Be Sold A great opportunityto purchase a large, well looked after home on just under 5 ACRES!! This rural retreat, just minutes away from Tyabb township boasts a very neat and tidy 4 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms and 3 living areas. Zoned living at its best with the master bedroom and parents living area at one end of the house, kid’s bedrooms and rumpus room at the other end; this home is perfect for any family. Outside offers an undercover entertaining area overlooking beautiful established gardens, 3 fully fenced paddocks, double carport and 12.5m x 6.2m machinery shed with lock up work shop. Other features include 2 water tanks, air-con. coonara & electric wall heaters throughout. Auction Saturday 14th April at 12.30pm Inspect Saturday from 12 midday Agent Shelly Brown 0431 1881 66

5977 8877

4 Stefan Court Somerville

2a Seaview Road Tyabb

Vendor Purchased Elsewhere - Must Be Sold

Prestige Lifestyle On 6 Acre Farmlet

This sparkling home is perfect for the growing family. Featuring 4 bedrooms + study (or fifth bedroom), formal lounge, formal dining, large meals area & family room. Luxury master suite with direct access to outdoor spa, polished hardwood floors, ornate cornices & ceiling roses give the quality touch. A decked outdoor entertaining area flows off the family room which overlooks the landscaped garden & water feature. The 960m2 (approx) block also includes a freestanding drive- through 4 car garage, room for a boat, small caravan or trailer plus a 4500L rainwater tank and grey water recovery system.

Step inside this immaculately presented federation styled home of approx 28sq living and be captivated. Featuring four generous bedrooms, huge master with FES including spa, formal lounge and dining rooms, huge open plan family room with meals, hostess kitchen with granite benchtops, GDH and air conditioner. The property also offers IG solar heated swimming pool, large covered entertaining with private garden, two paddocks with water, one large shed ideal for boat/trucks/caravan, the other shed comes complete with office and toilet/kitchenette.

Auction Saturday 14th April at 2.30pm Inspect Saturday from 2.00pm Agent Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

Auction: $990,000 - 1.08 million Inspect Agent

Inspect Saturday 2-2.30pm Ty Luff 0408 368 892

3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville, Vic 3912

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Shop 2/80 Baxter-Tooradin Road, Baxter 5971 3999 630 Nepean Highway, Carrum

9773 2999 gabriele@realty1.net.au

PEARCEDALE, 125 Smiths Lane

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$750,000+ BAXTER, 7 Drayton Court

zUndulating rural views zTwo undercover entertainment areas zFully fenced land, just under 4 acres zSpacious living areas zImmaculate condition - not a cent to spend! zComplete privacy assured Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

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Highly accomplished sales agents Elizabeth Wall and Leonie Worrall have joined forces to open Ray White Hastings. As local agents

And so have some familiar faces

for more than 13 years combined, we have expanded the Ray White network to the ever growing Hastings region. We are an extremely dedicated, determined and enthusiastic team eager to offer a high quality service to our clients in all aspects of real estate. We have high professional standards and expertise covering rural, residential and property management. For our clients this means a greater level of care, attention and

Ray White Hastings 69 High Street, Hastings Tel. 5979 4177 Fax. 5979 2177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com

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a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Somerville

DUE TO DEMAND, LISTINGS AND RENTALS URGENTLY REQUIRED

Crib Point

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Hastings Negotiable over $235,000

Hastings $265,000 Three bedroom home located on a quiet no through road. The home comprises of a formal lounge , separate meals area with large kitchen & dishwasher. Double sized Main bedroom plus a further Two good size bedrooms with built in robes & family EDWKURRP $OVR LQFOXGLQJ DV QHZ à RRULQJ heating & cooling. Outside includes low maintenance gardens, garden shed &large FDUSRUW ,GHDO ÀUVW KRPH RU DV DQ investment. Currently leased at $240pw.

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Hastings $225,000

Hastings Negotiable over $295,000

A prime 511m2 allotment ready for your building plans. Located in stage 2 of the highly sought after Cottonwood Estate, the allotment has all services available and is overlooking a reserve with serene bush backdrop. This is a great opportunity to make your plans come true. All sizes & measurements are approximate

Great Investment Crib Point $289,000 A spacious townhouse only a hop, skip and jump to parkland, shops, transport & schools. Roomy, OLJKW ÀOOHG ORXQJH VHSDUDWH GLQLQJ DUHD PDLQ bedroom with WIR, dual entry bathroom, second EHGURRP ZLWK %,5 NLWFKHQ ZLWK G Z EUHDNIDVW EDU V VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV DQG DPSOH FXSERDUG space. Also includes heating & cooling, large private courtyard, remote lock-up garage with internal access. Still under builders warranty! &XUUHQWO\ OHDVHG WR DQ H[FHOOHQW ORQJ WHUP WHQDQW at $1257pcm. What’s your preference nest or invest ?

$Q H[FOXVLYH UHOHDVH RI EUDQG QHZ EHGURRP townhouses located close to High Street. Available with open plan living, BIR’s, family bathroom, separate toilet, lock-up garage and street frontage with separate private driveway. All units comprise TXDOLW\ À[WXUHV ÀWWLQJV WKURXJKRXW FKRLFH RI à RDWLQJ à RRU RU WLOHV V VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV JDV FRRNLQJ G Z TXDOLW\ FDUSHWV KHDWLQJ FRROLQJ DQG private landscaped gardens. Due for completion mid 2012.

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Satchwells

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years HASTINGS

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Asking $460,000 - $480,000

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19 Rosemary Drive. Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm

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288-290 Stony Point Road Inspect Fri 12.30-2.00pm; Sat 1.00-1.30pm

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35 Orotava Street - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

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62 Reid Parade - Inspect Sat 2.00-2.30pm

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www.satchwells.com.au 1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village Cnr Cook and Wood Streets

PERFECT FAMILY LIVING

This family residence with wonderful street appeal is situated in a sought after area in Hastings. Comprising 3 bedrooms all with built in robes and VHPL HQVXLWH IDQ WR PDVWHU EHGURRP UHQRYDWHG NLWFKHQ PHDOV DUHD TXDOLW\ DSSOLDQFHV GLVKZDVKHU JRRG VL]HG ORXQJH JDV KHDWLQJ

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152 KUNYUNG ROAD, MOUNT ELIZA

OFFERS OVER $570,0000

11 PARAMOUNT CRESCENT, MOUNT MARTHA

Kunyung....It’s A Keeper

$890,000 - $960,000

Picturesque Gardens with Bay Views

zBeachside three bedroom home

zTranquil 1/3 acre allotment

zMaster bedroom with ensuite & walk-in robe

zStunning water views

zTwo generous living areas

zFour bedroom plus study home

zLarge corner allotment of 1012sqm approx.

zMaster with ensuite, walk in robe and corner spa

zWalking distance to all amenities

zLarge decked veranda zEvap cooling, gas ducted heating zUnder house storage

Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am Agent: Brad Ericson 29 LANTONS WAY, HASTINGS

Mobile 0421 358 962

Inspect: By Appointment Agent: Jenny Bastin

$420,000 - $460,000 10 KATHLEEN CRESCENT, TYABB

Three bedroom + study family home zMaster with WIR & FES boasting dual vanities zState of the art kitchen with stone bench tops &

$430,000 - $465,000

Turn your dream home into a reality

16 ELLE WAY, TYABB

$410,000 - $450,000

Don’t buy anything until you have seen this!

zFour bedrooms with the WOW factor

zFour bedrooms plus study, Porter Davis home

zMaster bedroom with large ensuite and WIR

zMaster bedroom with ‘his n hers’ WIR & FES with dual vanities

zDouble remote controlled garage with internal access

zKitchen w/ stone benchtops, wine rack & servery window

zMultiple living areas with open floor plan

zTwo large living areas plus formal dining

zDecked undercover area for entertaining in both style and luxury

zDecked alfresco area

zDecked alfresco outdoor living area

zDouble remote control garage with internal access

zRear gate access for caravans, trailers etc.

Agent: Jenny Bastin

s/steel appliances

Mobile 0432 685 961

Mobile 0432 685 961 Agent: Jordan Hendrix

29 BUCKLEY STREET, SAFETY BEACH

Mobile 0415 346 866 Agent: Jordan Hendrix

$550,000 NEG. 9 BUCKLEY STREET, SAFETY BEACH

Ideal weekender & sub-divisional site

$595,000 NEG.

Mobile 0415 346 866

5/24 LUCERNE AVENUE, MORNINGTON

Sparkling new interior & fabulous position

FROM $480,000

Only 1 left - Be Quick!

zLarge allotment of 842sqm(approx.)

zFully renovated three bedroom home

zBeachside townhouse with three bedrooms

zSub-divisional potential (STCA)

z790sqm (approx.) allotment

zMaster with ensuite plus WIR

zThree generous-sized bedrooms

zSub-divisional potential (STCA)

zKitchen with stone bench tops and s/ steel appliances

zTwo living areas

zSet behind the waterfront homes of Martha Cove marina

zDouble remote controlled garage

z Large rear deck for outdoor entertainment

zLarge rear deck

zSituated close to the

Agent: Dean Toy

Marina, no body-corp. fees

Mobile 0403 908 134 Agent: Dean Toy

Mobile 0403 908 134

Agent: Jenny Bastin

Mobile 0432 685 961

1549 Frankston Flinders Road, Tyabb

Phone: (03) 5977 3747

La Marina Plaza, 171 Marine Drive, Safety Beach

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SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER PHONE: 03 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, HASTINGS, VIC, 3915 CENTURY21HASTINGS.COM.AU

HOME PORT

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BITTERN 3 Flinders Street AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! Just a short walk to the new Bittern village and nature reserve, this beautifully maintained home offers serenity like no other in tightly held location. This well built Merchant Builder home on approximately 1/4 acre allotment (1080sq metres) has been lovingly cared for. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living area’s,vaulted ceilings with chefs delight kitchen and lovingly maintained gardens, fernery & mature trees in a private setting. Our vendors have a genuine need to sell! Contact Exclusive Agent.

4 VIEW: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm 2 AUCTION: FOR SALE NOW or AUCTION 4 on Saturday, April 14 at 12:30pm. Terms 10% deposit, settlement 60-90 days. AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road Hastings 5979 3555

KING OF THE CASTLE Spectacular English style Tudor home of approx 50 squares of living is an ideal family home. Unique features surround this home with the expansive timber spiral staircase through to the show stopper games room. Featuring four enormous bedrooms, two with full ensuites and all with walk-in robes. Plus, brand new kitchen that opens to a fully enclosed entertaining area. Outdoor boasts a 30 x 60 garage, surrounded by approx 2 acres of natural bushland. Contact Exclusive Agent.

4 VIEW: 3 Saturday 2.00-2.30pm AGENT: 5 Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings 5979 3555

Three units available, located only 200 metres to the magnificant foreshore and Marina. Boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double lock-up garage under roof line. Turn key package includes landscaping, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances, quality tiling and carpets. Some stamp duty savings are still available. Contact Exclusive Agent. PRICE: VIEW: AGENT: OFFICE:

3 2 4

From $380,000 By Appointment Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS 16-18 Douglas Street THREE BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW 2 UNITS. Contemporary style, 1 two bedroom, single storey town houses! Ultra-modern and 2 stylish - located in one of the best streets in central Hastings. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, master with W.I.R. & semi ensuite, two living areas, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, lovely outdoor area, ducted heating and air con. Contact Exclusive Agent.

HASTINGS 10 Sunset Rise PRICED TO SELL!!! Carefully designed for the growing family, this executive residence is only five years old. Boasting four large bedrooms, master with W.I.R. & ensuite, plush quality carpets, three living areas plus quality fixtures and fittings. Also featuring ducted heating, double garage with rear roller door access, block size 800sqm and too many more features to mention. Still under builders warranty! Contact Exclusive Agent.

4

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HASTINGS 17 Rankin Road

>WESTERN PORT realestate 10 April 2012

$300,000 to $330,000 By Appointment Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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Exquisite Two Bedroom Unit

Country Style Living

Palm Drive

Set on a beautiful treed block of 847m2. This home has sprawling verandahs, three edrooms, main bedroom overlooks garden and has FES with spa bath. The open plan lounge/dining has exposed beams, gas heating & A/C also with garden outlook. The modern kitchen with servery, s/steel upright gas cooker, dishwasher, pantry & stained glass window adds to the country feel. The home has been tastefully decorated with as new carpets.

Near new retirement unit which overlooks the community centre and manicured gardens. Beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms both with built in robes & ceiling fans. A large lounge with gas heating, split system air-conditioning & FHLOLQJ IDQ $ JRRG VL]H PRGHUQ NLWFKHQ ZLWK ZDOO RYHQ & gas cook top overlooks the meals area with picture window. The main bathroom has a large shower & the laundry leads to the long carport with roller door.

Land For Sale

For Sale:

For Sale:

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For Sale:

$345,000

For Sale:

$189,000

OUR SALES AGENTS AND PROPERTY MANANGER ARE ALL FULLY LICENSED AT TALLON FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, STILL AT THE ORIGINAL OFFICE AT 35 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS,

RED HILL

Mud Brick Masterpiece

If you are looking for the peaceful life this home is it! Set in the tranquil surrounds of Red Hill this architect designed double story home overlooks a 1/3 acre of land. Walk through the large monastery doors where the light ÀOOHG ORXQJH DZDLWV ZKLFK OHDGV WKURXJK WR WKH NLWFKHQ and dining area. The home features 4 bedrooms - main with walk in robe and full ensuite, a separate study, high SLWFKHG FHLOLQJV SROLVKHG à RRUERDUGV WKURXJKRXW

For Sale:

$385,000

$770,000

CRIB POINT

$269,500

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Look No More

NOTHING BEATS EXPERIENCE AND WE HAVE 44 YEARS OF IT! HASTINGS

Pick your own builder and design your dream home on a block of 609m2. Situated on a corner block in a quiet location framed by trees with views overlooking the Hastings Football Oval. It’s an ideal position for family safety. This is your chance to live in the ‘Toorak’ end of Hastings, the Old Tyabb area.

Builders/Investors 3-4 unit site S.T.C.A. Build 3 with rental income from house or build 4 if the house is removed. Set on a 1439m2 approx block of land all services available. Be quick to secure your next project.

For Sale:

$358,000

BITTERN

Sandstone Lodge

Hop, Skip & Jump

Ideal for the larger family the home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara wood heater adjacent to the meals and a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. The main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms are on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIR’s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage shed with power, concrete slab, water tanks, pergola and verandahs to keep the harsh sun out.

This well maintained unit is a must see. Two bedrooms, main with dual access bathroom, separate laundry, large lounge with high vaulted ceilings & meals area. The modern kitchen has under bench oven & gas cook top, a third room could be used as a study or bedroom. The home comes with gas heating & air-conditioning and single garage. Leased until November 2012, walking distance to shopping precinct, doctors surgery & foreshore.

Imagine your own homestead tucked away behind high fences with bullnose timber decked verandahs.The sweeping path & treed surrounds add to the country feel.The home comprises of 4 bedrooms main with full ensuite, 2 living areas with KLJK YDXOWHG FHLOLQJV VSOLW V\VWHP DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ JDV FROXPQ KHDWHU FRRQDUD IRU \HDU URXQG FRPIRUW $ JRRG VL]H country style kitchen with gas up right cooker and plenty of bench space.

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

$495,000

HASTINGS

Stamp Duty Savings

$295,000

HASTINGS

HASTINGS

Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres)

Commercial Land or Business, take your pick!

Unique Investment Opportunity

A unique lifestyle awaits you in this huge 1.58 acre property situated in the sought after Kinfauns Estate. Public transport stops at the Estate’s entrance, Hastings town center two minutes drive and the brand new Bittern shops two minutes in the other direction. Fully serviced and surrounded by homes of equal quality and prestige.

For Sale:

For Sale:

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

$412,000

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Secluded Homestead

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

$949,000

35 High Street, Hastings

$SSUR[LPDWHO\ P RI Ă DW LQGXVWULDO ]RQHG ODQG LQ the busy commercial/industrial street of Hastings. Currently set up with a nursery business you can purchase WKH EORFN RI ODQG ZLWK WKH RIĂ€FH VWUXFWXUH LQFOXGHG DQG use it for your own purposes or purchase the land + business WIWO for an extra $25,000 + GST.

For Sale:

$280,000

Rarely do commercial properties of this scale present WKHPVHOYHV IRU VDOH 7KLV LV \RXU FKDQFH WR EHQHÀW from this increase in activity. With Bunnings nearby the commercial/industrial market of Westernport is clearly on the rise, this is your opportunity to jump on board. ‡ LQGLYLGXDO ZDUHKRXVHV VKRZURRPV ‡'XDO URDG DFFHVV ‡0DLQ URDG IURQWDJH

For Sale:

tallon.com.au

$1,850,000

5979 3000

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Crib Point

$279,950

Bittern

$229,500

Somerville

$289,000 - $319,000

Seeing Is Believing!

Westernport Gardens For enjoyable Retirement

Amazing Opportunity

A quality unit within a well built & designed complex. Some of the PDQ\ EHQHÀWV LQFOXGH %5V ORFN XS JDUDJH ZLWK UHPRWH GRRU H[SRVHG aggregate drives & entertaining areas, s/system cooling & landscaping to the front & rear. Big enough to give a feeling of space. The complex of 11 is open, in a central position & so well presented. Now they are ÀQLVKHG \RX FDQ VHH WRXFK DQG WUXO\ DSSUHFLDWH WKH TXDOLW\ EXLOG

Enjoy as new home sized unit with plenty of private space with the added security of on site staff and no garden maintenance - unless you feel like it. Surrounded by colorful gardens, this unit has a great sized living room, meals and modern kitchen with gas cooking. Other features include a covered terrace, gas ducted heating, 2BRs, separate laundry, split system cooling and remote garage. Close to the Coolibah centre.

This 3BR BV property really is an investors dream. Currently leased to a fantastic tenant (has been in property for last 8 years) that is looking to stay on. Features include gas cooking and heating, 3 good sized bedrooms all with BIRs, pergola, ceiling fans, tiled wet areas, covered entertainment area to the rear, brand new SLUG (to be constructed) and the list goes on.

Crib Point

Hastings

Bittern

$309,500

$347,500

$347,500

Light, bright and beachy!

At Last An Affordable First Home!!

R UNDEA CT R T N O CAcre A Leafy Retreat 1/4

The perfect place to call your own. Set on a 612m2 block with bright Northerly DVSHFW WKLV KRPH KDV SROLVKHG SLQH Ă RRULQJ WKU RXW D ORYHO\ SULYDWH EDFN garden to enjoy. Good sized lounge with gas heating, sep meals & upgraded kitchen with glossy cupboards & solid hardwood tops. Three bedrooms with %,5V PDLQ EDWKURRP KDV D SHEEOH WLOH Ă RRU RSHQ ZDON LQ VKRZHU %DFN deck and a remote single garage, carport & garden shed.

You will jump for joy when you see this delightful 5y.o. home, set in tidy native gardens in a popular new estate. Bright and open with fresh neutral dcor and lots of windows enjoying garden aspects. From a separate entry WKH KRPH RSHQV RQ D ODUJH VWDJJHUHG OLYLQJ DQG PHDOV DUHD WKDW Ă RZV easily to the covered deck and adjoining double remote garage. The kitchen is also a cheery, sunny room with plenty of cupboards.

It was around 10 years ago when the current owner found peace and privacy in this beautiful property at the top of a court, with Lornas Triangle reserve to look out on and enjoy. Now too big to manage, a QHZ RZQHU LV VRXJKW WR HQMR\ WKH FRORXUIXO JDUGHQV WKH OLJKW ÀOOHG OLYLQJ room and meals area opening on a large covered terrace and gardens beyond The inviting kitchen has been upgraded.

Hastings

$369,000

Crib Point

$369,500

Bittern

$469,000

Simply Perfect.

1/4 Acre+ ... Live and grow

1,066m2 Perfect For Families.huge Workshop!!

If you seek a new home but dont fancy much maintenance. If you value your privacy and dont want a unit. We have the perfect solution!! Set right in the heart of town with the foreshore and marina close at hand, this spotless 2 year old home is one of only two on the block with its own private yard. Fresh and modern with square set plaster, big open living and 3 generous bedrooms.

The spotless brick home features 2 living areas; Lounge with wood heater and separate tiled meals overlooking a leafy side courtyard. There is a modern kitchen with elec cooking and 3BRs with built-ins. A private rural like setting with huge enclosed sunroom, covered cold spa and a side driveway leading to a boat port and 5.5m x 7.5m workshop. With the possibility of future subdivision (STCA).

Set at the top of the quietest brick paved court, this perfect family property has space and then some. With a beautiful wide frontage you can spread out and enjoy the luxury of your garden surrounds. The stunning 4 bedroom home is freshly decorated and features 2 great sized living areas and meals. Well zoned bedrooms, main with full en suite and walk in robe, great sized kitchen with dishwasher.

Hastings

Hastings

$465,000

Display home style..... 4 Bedrooms

$449,000

Bittern

$659,000

Solar Spectacular - 3 Bedrooms & Study!!

0.75 Acre Portsmouth

Beautifully located in the prestigious solar estate, on a generous 815m2, this stunning as new Henley home features 24sqs of quality living – 28.3 sqs under roof. Formal entry and a formal lounge, huge family and meals with the central kitchen offering practical entertaining on stone bench tops and quality appliances! A separate rumpus room. There are 4 dble BRS, main with superb ensuite. Shade sail covered deck overlooking trim gardens & shed.

This delightful modern home has a private aspect over its stunning gardens. Around 20sqs features 3 sep zones (or 2 zones + large study) centrally located kitchen, with a dishwasher & long island bench. Three double sized bedrooms, main with full ensuite & WIR. Built with a Northerly aspect, solar hot water and the comforts of gas ducted heating and ducted evaporative cooling, you will feel comfortable all year ‘round.

Gaze out over an ornamental lake or take a plunge into the solar heated pool. Twin solar gates at each end of the 2-way drive. A classic colonial KRPHVWHDG ZLWK KLJK FHLOLQJV OLYLQJ ]RQHV IURQW ORXQJH ZLWK RSHQ ÀUH IDPLO\ room adjoins a covered deck area overlooking the pool & lawns. Timber kitchen with wood stove & gas, 4BRs, main with full ensuite, gas ducted heat & evap cooling. The pool area features a cabanna & shade sails.

Bittern

Bittern

Hastings FOR PUBLIC TENDER Offers over $950,000 considered

$850,000

$859,000

Tender form available on request. Closing date for tender Friday 4th May

3.75 Acres Country living at its best

2 Acres-This is the life!

Rural calling 20 Acres

On the fringe of Warrangine Park. Built for luxurious family living this beauty offers 32sqs of living with 4BRs & study. Need space? How about a cavernous tiled lounge, sep home theatre/rumpus, family-meals & a show stopper kitchen featuring stone WRSV PP JDV UDQJH GLVKZDVKHU EL ZDWHU ÀOWHU 7KH PDLQ EHGURRP KDV DQ ensuite to party in & dual WIRs! Other luxuries include ducted heat & vac, alarm system, alfresco area, high ceilings & double remote garage.

In the coveted Kinfauns estate... box hedging lines the circular drive of this stately property set in trim lawns & gardens, behind private cypress screening. A breathtaking entrance, an elegant staircase & columns. Downstairs has formal & informal living & meals, adjoining courtyard, granite kitchen, gas cooking, pantry & twin draw d/washer. Upstairs a rumpus room, a large entertaining deck, 3BRs & study, master suite with ensuite twin granite vanities an wi dressing.

Once a vibrant horse training and agistment complex, this property has extensive infrastructure but needs plenty of maintenance to bring it back up to scratch. Facilities include 3BR timber homestead, 23 self watered paddocks, 14 with loose boxes,17 stables with tack & tie up DUHDV HOHFWULĂ€HG SRVW UDLO IHQFLQJ IXOO VL]HG DUHQD URXQGLQJ ULQJ 500m training track, loads of sheds, staff bungalows & lunch room

Ben Tallon Real Estate Pty Ltd 1/34 High Street Hastings 3915

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MOUNT MARTHA

LOT 52, THE POINT

N O I T C U A

UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LIQUIDATOR Situated on the high side of the street this private 1778m2 allotment is set among some of the highest quality homes on the Mornington Peninsula. With massive water views to inspire your design, this large parcel of land guarantees more than enough space for a palatial home, a tennis court and a swimming pool. Land is this prized beachside position is fast becoming rare, so secure this allotment today and start living the coastal lifestyle perfect for fishing, beach walks, swimming and all manner of aquatic activities not to mention the easy accessibility to local schools, shops,restaurants, wineries, sporting grounds, parklands and the marina.

AUCTION Saturday 28th April at 11.00am TERMS 10% Deposit, BALANCE 30-60 Days INSPECT By Appointment MORNINGTON OFFICE 5975 4555 AGENT Dean Phillips 0402 833 865

160 Main Street, Mornington Shop 7 /84 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza

5975 4555 9787 2422

www.mcewingpartners.com

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Selling Fast

CARRUM DOWNS

Two Bedroom Units Selling Fast!

From $310,000

Now only 3 x two bedroom properties and a small range of three bedroom properties available. Selling fast 145 Hall Road will be commencing construction soon. These properties are walking distance to all recreational facilities, great schools, local shopping centres and public transport. This really is the smart lifestyle choice! Off the plan puchase

Full turn key property

Construction starting soon

Stainless steel appliances

Still maximum stamp duty savings

Stone benchtops

Two and three bedroom properties

Remote controlled garages

Single and double storey

Landscaping

Call NOW 9775 1088

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For Sale

119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove

TWO BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR SALE. SAVE ON STAMP DUTY

‘Cherry Tree Cottage’ - Mornington

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Price: $650,000 + (all offers considered) Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

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1/3 Turnbull Street, Mornington Blue Chip Location

Price: $699,000 - $750,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

For Sale

2/3 Turnbull Street, Mornington Own Title, Super Location

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This superb 2-3 bedroom home is on LWV RZQ WLWOH DQG IHDWXUHV VW\OH TXDOLW\ WKURXJKRXW :LWK JORZLQJ SROLVKHG à RRUV deluxe kitchen with Caesar stone bench WRSV DQG (XURSHDQ DSSOLDQFHV WRJHWKHU with gas ducted heating and split system FRROLQJ $ QRUWK IDFLQJ GHFN IXOO\ landscaped surrounds & double lock up JDUDJH FRPSOHWHV DQ LQYLWLQJ ÀQLVK ZKLFK would not disappoint the most discerning EX\HU :DON WR 0DLQ 6WUHHW EHDFK

Price: $690,000 - $750,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

Price: $690,000 - $720,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

1/14-16 Lucerne Avenue, Mornington Gorgeous Beachside Townhouse

For Sale

17 Parwan Crescent, Mornington Surprise Package

This gorgeous home has been tastefully GHFRUDWHG ZLWK TXDOLW\ À[WXUHV DQG ÀWWLQJV $SSUR[ VT LQ VL]H ZLWK PDVWHU EHGURRP )(6 :,5 RQ WKH JURXQG OHYHO WKDW OHDGV into a open plan living area spilling out into DOIUHVFR RXWGRRU HQWHUWDLQLQJ DUHD *RXUPHW kitchen with granite bench tops, porcelain WLOHV ,QWHUQDO DFFHVV IURP WKH GRXEOH ORFN XS JDUDJH 6HSDUDWH ODXQGU\ DQG SRZGHU URRP 7RS OHYHO GRXEOH EHGURRPV separate living / study area, main bathroom DQG VSD

This home is packed full of features and offers something for everyone! It is a neat home that will appeal to many buyers whether you are in the market for a family KRPH LQYHVWPHQW RU ÀUVW KRPH SXUFKDVH \RX ZLOO QRW ÀQG EHWWHU YDOXH %RDVWLQJ formal entrance, 2 spacious living areas, 3 bedrooms, main with WIR and ensuite, main EDWKURRP DQG VHSDUDWH WRLOHW /RYHO\ RSHQ plan kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning, gas wall heating and DLUG! Close to schools, transport, beach and shops! Inspect today!

Price: $660,000 - $695,000 Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price Guide: $380,000 - $400,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

74 York Street, Mornington Beautiful home for business or pleasure This exceptional residence is a newly established bed & breakfast alternatively a stunning family home with a relaxed lifestyle to match the sun, sea & fresh air of the FRDVWDO ORFDWLRQ /X[XU\ TXDOLW\ VW\OH loads of special features give this home FKDUDFWHU LWV OLYDELOLW\ )HDWXULQJ HQVXLWH guest bedrooms, common guest lounge & RXWGRRU FRXUW\DUG 7KH KRPH DOVR LQFRUSRUDWHV D ZHOO DSSRLQWHG 0DQDJHUV TXDUWHUV /HVV WKDQ DQ KRXU IURP 0HOERXUQH QHDU EHDXWLIXO )LVKHUPDQV %HDFK

Price: $1,000,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

For Sale

5 Dale Court, Mount Martha Fabulous Five )DQWDVWLF RSSRUWXQLW\ WR RZQ D ÀYH EHGURRP KRPH LQ 0RXQW 0DUWKD FORVH WR %HQWRQV 6TXDUH VKRSSLQJ FHQWUH DQG VFKRROV :LWK a large family in mind this home has a IRUPDO ORXQJH DQG GLQLQJ URRP JUDQG VL]H master bedroom with bay window, good VL]H HQVXLWH DQG ZDON LQ UREH $ PDVWHU chef kitchen overlooking an open plan meal and family area, great for large family JDWKHULQJV )RXU PRUH EHGURRPV DQG PDLQ EDWKURRP WR UHDU RI KRPH '/8* ZLWK UHDU access and Plenty of room in the back yard IRU D SRRO

Price: $520,000 - $570,000 Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Prime retail investment WITH a solid lease to a well-established real estate business, this is a rare opportunity to buy freehold investment property in Mount Eliza Village. For sale is one of the two shops currently occupied by Harcourts Real Estate. The shop size is 84 square metres and the current return is $25,267 per annum with annual 4% reviews. There are two years remaining on the current lease with no option to renew.

Retail shop, MOUNT ELIZA Auction: Friday 20 April at 11am Agency: Nichols Crowder Property Solutions, 1/2 Colemans Road, CARRUM DOWNS 9775 1535 Agent: Geoff Crowder, 0418 531 611

AUCTION 45 Main Street, Mornington.

Friday 13th April at 12 Noon

Perfect position bar none LOCATED opposite Sorrento foreshore with on outlook across Port Phillip Bay, Morgan’s Bar and Restaurant has been operating for three years and has seating for 160 patrons. Morgan’s is well-suited to the serious chef who is looking to expand their business or run their own restaurant. Two years are left on the current lease with a further 5 x 5 x 5-year lease option available.

Bar and restaurant, SORRENTO Price: $300,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

For Sale – Rosebud

For Sale – Sorrento

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Superb Freehold Opportunity

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Great opportunity to invest in the rapidly growing Rosebud Industrial Estate, ͻ WƌŝŵĞ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů >ĂŶĚ ŽĨ ϮϰϬϬ ƐƋŵ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ͻ &ƵůůLJ ĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ^ŝƚĞ ͻ džƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ /ŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ͻ ^ĞĐƵƌĞůLJ >ĞĂƐĞĚ ĂŶĚ dĞŶĂŶƚĞĚ

Sale Price: $300,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $1,250,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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^,KW ϯ͗ s Ed ^,KW ͻ ƉƉƌŽdž ƐŝnjĞ͗ ϱϯ͘ϰϵ ƐƋŵ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 a

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Sale Price: $1,495,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

5977 2255

For Sale - Rosebud West

For Sale – Sorrento

For Sale – Seaford

A CO L L O NS FF ID ER ER S ED

For Sale - Rosebud

Calling All Bargain Hunters

Sorrento Gem

Bargain - Cafe / Restaurant

The iconic Smokehouse Restaurant of Sorrento is on the market. Uniquely located in prime Ocean Beach Rd, this ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƐƚŽŽĚ ƚŚĞ ƚĞƐƚ ŽĨ ƟŵĞ ĨŽƌ ǁĞůů ŽǀĞƌ ϮϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ ůů ƚŚĞ ďŽdžĞƐ ŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ĂƌĞ ƟĐŬĞĚ͖ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĨŽƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ͘

The long established and very successful Fed Up Fish Café is on the market. With Pt Nepean Rd frontage, strong regular ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ŶŽ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͖ ƚŚŝƐ business is ready for a new owner to just walk in and keep trading.

Seaview Glass

This long established business has just recently ceased ƚƌĂĚŝŶŐ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ opportunity to purchase for well below replacement costs. BE QUICK - WONT’LAST

Sale Price: $39,500 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $635,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $139,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $169,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Tootgarook

For Sale –Rye

For Sale – Portsea

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For Sale – Mornington

KƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ĚĞĐŝĚĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞƟƌĞ ĂŌĞƌ Ϯϲ LJĞĂƌƐ͊ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ and consistent takings this one man show provides a very solid income, equipment and Vehicle inclusive. Not to be missed.

Planet Kids

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Hair Raising Prospect

dŚĞ ĞƐƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ /Ŷ ZLJĞ

Mornington’s number one play centre is on the market. Situated in the Industrial Area of Mornington, the centre operates 7 days a week from 9.30am – 5pm. The café with ůŝƋƵŽƌ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ͕ ŚĂƐ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϭϮϬ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͘ Ideal to suit husband and wife team.

This very busy stand-alone milk bar / mixed business has been servicing local Tootgarook and surrounding areas for well over 40 years. Current owner has this business running like clockwork and is ready to move on. Great lease terms, cheap rent and huge takings. Owner willing to trial

ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĞdžŝƐƚƐ ƚŽ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ůŽŶŐ established Meesha Hair Design. The business has strong ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ ďĂƐĞ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͘ EŽ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƚĂLJ ŽŶ͘ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ features a state of the art spray tanning machine.

Ideally located opposite the Rye pier is the best fresh seafood business on the Peninsula. With large takings, great ƉƌŽĮƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŽŶĞ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ͘ Liquor license is also included

Sale Price: $315,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $225,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $95,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $145,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Dromana

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

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For Sale – Dromana

Priced To Sell

Raw Sugar

Brand New In Dromana

WƌŝŵĞ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ĐůŽƐĞ ƚŽ Industrial Estate with the freeway extension on the way. Currently under management, this business enjoys great consistent takings, low rent and great lease.

dŚŝƐ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ĐĂĨĠ ǀĞƌLJ ǁĞůů ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ƐŝnjĞĚ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ Ă roaring trade. Owners going overseas require quick sale. Takings approx. $8,000pw with long term lease.

Sale Price $220,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $195,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Big, bold and brand new is this soon to be constructed retail space KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ǁŚŽůĞƐĂůĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚͬĞdžƉŽƌƚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ of approx 145sqm.Ideally suited to investors or owner operators in ŚĂƐ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĨŽƌ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĞdžƉĂŶƐŝŽŶ͘ ^ĞůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŐŝŌǁĂƌĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ǀŝĂ ĂŶŶƵĂů ŐŝŌ ĨĂŝƌƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĂŶ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ǁĞď ďĂƐĞĚ ƌĞƚĂŝů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ the hospitality, retail or corporate sectors. with separate dedicated database. New automated ordering ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂů ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚǁŽ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ components of the business.

Sale Price: $530,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Dromana

For Sale - Rosebud

Sale Price $120,000 + SAV Contact Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Mornington

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Fish & Chips

EŽ KƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ

Beachside Gem

'ƌĞĂƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

Taking between $8000 -$10,000pw, this business is priced to ƐĞůů͘ EŽ ĨƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ ĨĞĞƐ͕ ŵĂŝŶ ƌŽĂĚ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ͕ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ͬ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƌĞĂůŝƐƟĐ͘ >ŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ tŝůů ƚƌŝĂů͘

June Avenue takeaway shop is the only one of its kind serving the Dromana Industrial Estate. This business enjoys strong takings and with the rapid expansion of the estate business is set ƚŽ ŵ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁ ĞǀĞŶ ŵŽƌĞ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͘

WƌŝŵĞ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZŽĂĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ͘ dŚŝƐ well-equipped, highly regarded business should be high on your ŝŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ ůŝƐƚ͘ tŝƚŚ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚŝŐŚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ won’t be available for long.

The well-known and very popular Expressions in Hair of DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ Ъ ĚĂLJƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ϮϮ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĞŶũŽLJƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ͕ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚŝŐŚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ƐĞůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƌĞƟƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞŶŝŽƌ ƐƚĂī willing to stay on.

Sale Price: $169,000 + SAV

Sale Price: $149,000

Sale Price: $190,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price $79,000 + SAV Contact Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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> WESTERN PORT realestate 10 April 2012

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL The spice of life

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Interesting things

THIS business trades in retail sales of discount priced products. The single fronted shop is well stocked with a huge variety of goods, ranging from stationery, greeting cards, arts and crafts, toys, hardware and party supplies plus many more lines. Sited on a major residential arterial road the business has plenty of car parking available out front.

AN appealing and well-presented giftware and home dĂŠcor shop situated in Main Street, Mornington. The business sells a wide variety of giftware from around the world and stocks natural and organic fibre clothing lines, locally produced soy candles, jewellery, scarves and more. The business needs a new owner who is prepared to take it to the next level by increasing trading lines and stock.

Variety store, FRANKSTON Price: $75,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Giftware, MORNINGTON Price: $35,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 COURIER

HAIR & BEAUTY

RETAIL ELECTRONICS

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$39,500 + sav

Telecommunications, computing & entertainment. Optus mobile & broadband contracts. Well presented shop in main street, pleasant and easy to operate business. Full security systems 24/7.

TAKEAWAY

GOURMET PIZZA & PASTA

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Selling healthy options e.g. sushi, salads, pasta, noodles, coffee etc. Busy food court kiosk, opens 7 days 9am-5pm, cheap rent. Can be fully PDQDJHG &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

Busy main road opp beach & holiday makers. Well displayed shop, has amenities, lends itself to liquor licence. Conveyor oven, large and modern. Has 3 bdm home. Opens 6 days 5pm to late.

Part-time business with huge potential, owner currently works Tues to Thur & one Sun a month. $SSUR[ FOLHQWV LQ 0œWRQ 3HQ C’Downs, C’bourne & L’warrin. Inc 1990 Daihatsu tip truck

$75,000 + sav

$75,000 + sav

NOW $80,000

HAIR SALON

COFFEE LOUNGE

LICENSED RESTAURANT

Well presented stylish salon with TXDOLW\ Âż[WXUHV ÂżWWLQJV VWDWLRQV 2 basins, washer & dryer, rear room. Busy S/C location, easy parking, vendor happy to assist with changeover.

$108,000 + sav

Purpose built, wonderful appearance, Seats 120, large commercial kitchen, split level, good equipment, lovely very visible on Nepean H’way. On NLWFKHQ 0DLQO\ FRIIHH FDNHV Premises licence, currently Indian corner location with huge frontage. cuisine, can be changed. Opens 6 19 tables. Nothing to be done. days from 5.30pm.

NOW $110,000 + sav CAFE

Selling roast dinners in lovely large shop on main road, ample parking. Currently fully managed. Licencor will assist new buyer. Trades 7 days 9am to 9pm.

Highway position opp train station, 5 ½ days, seats 20 in & 8 out. Well presented, good NLWFKHQ &RQ¿GHQWLDOW\ DSSOLHV

$150,000 + sav

$150,000 + sav

LADIES FASHION

FISH & CHIPS

properties. Est 12 years, work hours to suit yourself.

H/W or partners. Stock included

NOW $55,000

$57,000

CLEANING

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PRICED TO SELL

*UHDW ORFDWLRQ RQ JURXQG ÀRRU RI Est almost 30 yrs covering S/C, very well stocked with food Westernport side of Peninsula. & supplements, franchise fees Defence housing, commercial cover advertising and admin. Huge RI¿FHV UHDO HVWDWH 6WURQJ SUR¿WV DYH 7 2 LQ H[FHVV RI 0 ¿QDQFLDOV DOO HTXLSPHQW DV needed, vendor assistance offered.

COIN LAUNDRY

Fully managed, 5 fulltime staff, large modern S/C, opens 6 days. Well established with good marketing systems in place. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

CAFE

RESTAURANT/TAKEAWAY

Award winning business with membership programme. Able to sub-let beauty rooms, trade Wed to Sat, also have range of products for beauty and bodycare.

Currently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside S/C. All new equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor ZLOO WULDO RQ SZ 2SHQV shopping centre hours.

Great main road location with views over bay at San Remo. Seats 30 in -16 out. All food freshly prepared on premises,well laid out kitchen, rear courtyard.

$130,000 + sav

$140,000 + sav

$125,000 + sav HAIR SALON

Great location at entrance to new 0XVW VHH WKLV RQH ¹ LPPDFXODWH presentation, great equipment. S/C, modern & inviting. 8 stations, Dine in and takeaway. Currently 1 basin, staff room. Large base Japanese cuisine, can change with of repeat cash customers. Owner landlord approval. Lunch & dinner in working part-time with 7 part-time summer, dinner only in winter staff on roster. Opens 6 ½ days.

2QO\ RQH LQ 0RRURRSQD 2SHQV 7 days, services 5 ½ days. Well presented and well equipped. 12 washers inc heavy duty and 16 gas dryers. Horse/animal blankets etc service growing constantly.

HAIR SALON

BEAUTY, SPA, SAUNA

$120,000 + sav

Excellent exposure in busy retail/ Large premises with coolroom, commercial street. Stocks high freezer room, air-con. Seats 30 end fashion labels with exclusive inside & outside. Huge amount of brand names. Streamlined seasonal equipment in excellent condition. buying process. Repeat clientele, full Close to beach on Nepean H’way. FRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV Opens 6 days.

$60,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

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$170,000 + sav

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COFFEE LOUNGE

Trading 7 yrs with same owners, good Very attractive little cafĂŠ in good Clients are based from Sth 0HOERXUQH WR 6( VXEXUEV LQFOXGHV position in busy street, booming suburb. location with cheap rent. Seats 10 inside & 12 outside. Trades Needs to be taken to the next level. Body Corps and Estate Agents 7 days 9am to 5pm. Reasonable rent, easy to manage, suit as well as private residential

$50,000 + sav

$40,000 + sav

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LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

SECONDHAND DEALER

FISH & CHIPS

Pawnbroker. Large shop in great location very well stocked, all included in price. Selling at stock & ÂżWWLQJV YDOXH RQO\ GXH WR SHUVRQDO circumstances. BARGAIN BUY

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$185,000 + sav

$185,000

$190,000 + sav

BAKERY & CAFE

GENERAL STORE

VENDING MACHINES

Large well equipped shop with Very busy store in country Vic all baking done on site. Fully town, only one in the area. managed, very busy, seat 20 Newsagency, bottle store, in & 8 out. Large storage area sandwich bar. 2 large coolrooms, under shop with separate access. storage area, garage, function/ Trades 7 days. dining room. 4BR house attached.

Work less than 2 days a week, machines placed in 35 business ORFDWLRQV )XOO\ FXVWRP ÂżWWHG 0HUFHGHV YDQ LQFOXGHG LQ SULFH 0DFKLQH LQ VLWX YDOXH

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NOW $280,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

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LAUNDROMAT

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

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FISHING TACKLE

Large modern shop, 1500 deliveries a day, two territories. Opens early in morning for convenience, close to railway station, exclusive Darryl Lea agency. (;&(//(17 35,&(

Nepean Highway opposite beach. Seating for 80+, licensed indoors & deck area. Extensive equipment, trades 7 days, well staffed with good systems in place.

Poised for acquisition by a keen, experienced retailer looking to build this business further. Hire all party needs from small chairs to large marquees. Twin factories, Shire work. Est 18 years.

Freehold 3 bdm BV home & leasehold business in brick shop on main street. Right on waterway, est 1970. Tackle, bait etc and boat storage. Can be sold with or without franchise.

$340,000 + sav & ogs

$350,000 + sav

$825,000 + sav

$950,000 + sav

$195,000 + sav

In-house art dept, up to date No competition, only one within software & equipment, in-house 15km. 1 bdm accomm inc in rent. Very well presented, has 20 printing, in-house kiln. Wide variety of products with many forward washers and 15 dryers, ironing RUGHUV LQ SODFH &RQ¿GHQWLDOLW\ station. Serviced 5 ½ days, open 7 applies. days. Good T/O.

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$449,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 27 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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1931 – 1940

Above: Hastings Primary School, circa 1935.

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1931 – 1940

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Top: Immaculate Conception School, 1939. Below: Denham timber yard, circa 1931.

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1941 – 1950

Above: Hastings in the 1940s

Christmas menus, 1946 and 1950.

1945 Civilian employment after World War II was slow. Some employment was available through fishing, farming and land clearing and there were limited jobs at HMAS Cerberus naval base.

Above: Shire of Frankston and Hastings steam roller and truck, with shire workers.

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1946 The Hastings Infant Welfare Centre commenced operation in the Hastings Hall. Foundation members worked to raise finances for a new building, which was opened six years later, in 1952. It was later demolished to make way for the Hastings library and car park.

1951 – 1960

Above: The old fire station in King Street. Above right: Apple packing Below right: The Hastings Coolstores

CELLOPHANE FACTORY During the 1950s there was a factory on the corner of Church and Victoria Streets, Hastings, that made cellophane tobacco pouches. These pouches were made by the cellophane sheet being folded so as to form a pouch and then each side of the pouch was sealed by sewing it together on industrial sewing machines, of which there were more than 20 in the factory. At this time, the art of heat sealing cellophane had not been mastered. The daily output of pouches was in the thousands. Mr Bill Wilson was the manager of this factory for most of its life. ACTON ENGINEERING In the early 1950s Mr Bill Row manufactured aluminium folding chairs in High Street Hastings. These chairs were almost identical to chairs on offer now.

Hastings hosiery mill fire

Reported in The Herald on 12 June 1954 FIVE firemen injured at Hosiery Mill fire, Hastings. This sock factory/hosiery mill came to Hastings around 1944 as a decentralized industry. Nine groups of businessmen (locals) formed a Pty. Ltd. Company of some 15 share-holders. The first manager was a Frankston Councillor, Mr Percy Gaskin, who lived in High St, Hastings. At this time, Hastings was a part of the Frankston Shire. Later managers were Mr Fred Gregory, Mr Harry Craig and possibly others. The small factory came to Hastings with a family called Hanna who is understood to have operated at Coburg. This small enterprise provided employment for 10-15 local people for about 20 years until the share-holders found it uneconomical to continue. Originally there were five knitting machines, the numbers had increased to around 20 machines when the factory closed. The factory stood on the corner of Victoria and Church Streets.

Above: The Hosiery Mill in Hastings. It was situated where Coles currently stands and burned down in 1954. Top right: The original bowling club in Hastings, circa 1953, also where Coles is now. Right: Victorian Woollen Company wool mill in Hastings. Western Port News 10 April 2012 Special Edition

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1951 – 1960

High Street in the 1950s, early 1960s

CONSTITUTION DAY HASTINGS HALL, 19 OCTOBER 1960 The creation of the new Shire of Hastings was a time for celebration for the town. Twelve councillors were sworn in out the front of the hall before the towns’ citizens. Douglas Thompson was elected shire president and the Shire of Hastings became the 207th Victorian Municipality. Mr Porter commented that the new Shire was evidence of the rapid development occurring on the Mornington Peninsula and would be a valuable addition to the municipalities of Victoria.

Above: Christie’s Hardware, where the Commonwealth Bank currently stands.

Above: The chemist and newsagency on High Street.

Above: Jack Babington’s store on the corner of King and High streets.

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No storage fee No sale, no fee Turn your unused caravan into cash! Longbeach Automobiles, 228 Marine Parade, Hastings PAGE 40 Western Port News 10 April 2012 Special Edition

1300ALL 856 312 HOURS

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1961 – 1970

Fire Fighting Pumps

Above: High Street looking east, early 1960s.

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1961 – 1970 1961 April - Council wrote to the Education Department about selecting a site for a secondary school at Hastings. Over the next 13 years, a persistent campaign was waged by the community to obtain such a school, but it wasn’t until 1974 that first enrolments were taken at Hastings High School. 1963 May - British Petroleum was the first industrial pioneer of industry at Western Port. The foreshore and commercial area have undergone a remarkable transition since the turn of the century. Reclamation works in the early 1960s transformed the southern and western shores of Hastings Bight into about 60 hectares of magnificent foreshore reserve and parkland. 1966 June - John Lysaght chose Western Port for a steel manufacturing plant and became the biggest land buyer in the Long Island area. In 1967, the company paid nearly $4 million for 1,700 acres of orchards and grazing properties. By mid-1972 John Lysaght Steel facility was operational; this major development was one that forever changed the face of the Hastings, with more houses being built to accommodate the families moving in for work. 1967 April - Cresco announced plans to build a fertilizer plant on 170 acres at Long Island. On 27 September 1967 they got the green light to go ahead. By mid 1972 Cresco had built a $6 million fertilizer and stock feed factory. August - Esso Exploration and Hematite Petroleum were granted a permit to build a fractionating plant at Long Island. In September Cresco Long Island received approval to establish a phosphoric and nitrogenous manufacturing complex on Western Port Bay. 1969 February – Major talks were arranged to discuss the future development of Western Port Bay; Australian and world authorities attended the two-day seminar. July – Western Port Lions Club makes $500 donation to Hastings Hospital building appeal and $600 towards furnishing the Elderly Citizens Club, which is nearing completion. July – Construction of the Tennis Courts on the foreshore; the club is enthusiastic and optimistic about the future. August – The interior of the Hastings Bowling Club clubhouse proceeding well before the opening in September. August – A branch of the Peninsula Ambulance Service will be established at Hastings. The announcement was the highlight of the annual general meeting of Hastings Auxiliary of the Peninsula Ambulance Service, held on February 24 in Hastings Hall. August – Mr L J Herd appointed Hastings Welfare Officer. August – Hastings Basketball Club finished the season with two premiership pennants. October - The Mayor of the English town of Hastings invited our own Hastings Shire Council to stage a Hastings Day to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Hastings Day Festival was first held; it became the Western Port Festival, which is now celebrated in February each year.

GAZETTE 32, WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL, 1968 SHIRE OF HASTINGS LOAN NO. 27 Notice of Intention to borrow the sum of $54,000 for Permanent Works and Undertakings. Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Shire of Hastings proposes to borrow the principal sum of Fifty-four thousand dollars, secured by a charge over the general rates of the municipality such sum to be raised by the grant of a mortgage in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1958. 1. The maximum rate of interest that may be paid is 5.75 percent per annum. 2. The purposes for which the loan is to be applied are: (a) Myers-road, Bittern – construction and seal (b) Governors-road, Crib Point – construction (c) Hodgins-road, Hastings – construction (d) Hodgins-road, Moorooduc – construction (e) Salmon, Skinner and Mullett streets, Hastings – construction (f) Edward-street, Hastings – drainage (g) Godings-road, Moorooduc – construction and seal (h) Paving and kerbing Salmon and Hodgins-roads, Hastings (i) Main drainage Hodgins-road (j) Councils contribution for C.R.B. works

$10,000 $ 4,000 $ 5,200 $ 6,000 $ 3,000 $ 800 $ 700 $ 2,800 $ 3,000 $18,500 $54,000

3. The period of the loan shall be ten years. 4. The moneys borrowed shall be repayable by providing out of the municipal fund, twenty halfyearly instalments of $3,587.83 each including principal and interest on the 20th day of December and the 20th day of June during the currency of the load. The first instalment to be paid on the 20th December, 1968. 5. Such moneys shall be payable to the National Bank Savings Bank Ltd., 271-285 Collins-street, Melbourne. The plans and specifications and the estimate of the cost of the proposed works and the statement showing the proposed expenditure of the moneys to be borrowed are opened for inspection at the office of the Council of the Shire of Hastings, at Marine-parade, Hastings. 5th April 1968. L.A. WALKER, Shire Secretary

1970 The Shire of Hastings Historical Society was formed. It has achieved much more than becoming a repository for memorabilia and records. The society is now called Hastings-Western Port Historical Society and it remains on the corner of Marine Parade and Skinner and Herring streets, Hastings. Three members of the society have won the prestigious Shire of Hastings (later Mornington Peninsula) Citizen of the Year Award – Mr A E Perrott, Mr D M Thompson and Mrs Shirley Davies, current vice president. The society’s records, displays, photos and knowledge are continually being sought by all sections of the wider community, including students from primary level upwards.

Above: High Street looking east, 1967.

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July – From July 6th, the testing time for Hastings Fire Brigade siren will be Monday evening at 7pm. July – Vicar dies in train tragedy – The Church of England Vicar for Hastings Parish, The Rev Tony Bagster, was killed when a train collided with his car at Cool Stores level crossing in Hastings. The accident occurred about 5pm; there were no lights or warning devices at the crossing. August – Hastings’ first car dealership. Monument Motors, was opened at 18 Main Road (next to the Royal Hotel). More than 150 people attended an opening party held in the “ultra modern new-car showroom”. August – Hastings Basketball Club senior team won the final against Mornington. October – The Rev Harradine is the new minister for the Church of England.

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1977 – Hastings Social and Soccer Club completed its first season. 1976 – Hastings Cricket Club won three MPCA premiership flags with its first, second and third teams. 1977/78 – First season of Western Port Little Athletics. 1977 – Ritchies opened for business on November 9. 1977 – Worked commenced on Southern Cross Homes for the Aged in Victoria Street in December. It closed in 2005. 1978 – Hastings Country Music Festival held at Hastings Park, January 29. 1978 – Geriatric Wing of the Hastings Hospital opened.

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1983 Australia II won the America’s Cup international yacht race. 1984 Announcement that Coles New World and variety store was coming to Hastings. 1985 June: Western Port Hotel – The old style balcony which once graced the Westernport Hotel in Hastings is to be replaced. The Hastings Council recently granted a permit for significant renovation to the hotel to allow the verandah and balcony areas to be introduced. The owner of the hotel Mr Les Martyn, said recently that he had located the company which made the original wrought iron lace work for the balcony and the structure would be able to be replaced, as they still have the pattern. “I’d like to take the hotel back to what it was like. It’s important to have a link with the past,” he said. The Town Planner Mr Ray Webb told council that renovations would attempt to recapture the original façade treatment, prior to the removal of the balcony and verandah. The proposal will provide a certain charm and attraction for this site, which is effectively the commencement of the commercial centre of Hastings. The proposal should be enthusiastically supported by council as offering a gateway as it were, to the Town Centre. 1986 Roundabout built at intersection of Victoria and High streets. NAB Opened in September. 1988 March – Esso-BHP donated $5000 to Hastings Historical Society’s gun restoration project. The old gun, a breech-loading cannon built in 1864 was one of four guns manned by the Victorian Rangers and drawn by a bullock team. The gun left the Hastings area in 1908, according to Shire of Hastings Historical Society treasurer-president, Edwin Mawson. It was used as a coastal defence gun along the southern coast of Victoria. “We don’t know how the gun ended up in a Colac park, but research is being carried out,” Mr Mawson said.

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Newspaper snippets from the decade GIANT SOUNDSHELL FOR HASTINGS In 1993 the proposal to build a giant soundshell on the Hastings foreshore received support from the local community. It was felt that the soundshell would boost tourism and community spirit as it would be a great asset for music groups, entertainers and performers. Hastings Rotary Club, Western Port Festival and theatrical groups supported the concept. Local Councillor, Cr Brian Stahl and Mr Ron Leadbetter of the Western Port Festival headed the project. Mr Leadbetter reported that every year for the Western Port Festival, a stage had to be erected, and then taken down again. It was felt that a permanent stage such as a giant soundshell would be a beneficial and worthwhile project for the whole community. It is interesting to note that this project was not proceeded with and each year, including 2011 at the Western Port Festival, a stage still has to be erected and then taken down again. From time to time, a Soundshell for Hastings is mentioned as a future project. What about the future? Is there still a need for a Soundshell? What do you think of the idea? NEW LIBRARY AT HASTINGS OPENED Work began on the new library, corner Salmon & Pike (now High) Streets Hastings in 1992 and opened in September 1993. Library staff moved 28,000 books from the old library in Western Port Plaza and there was a display of paintings and photographs from the Mornington Peninsula Arts Centre and the Shire of Hastings Historical Society. The library cost $750,000 and received $547,000 from the Federal Government. Dunkley MHR Bob Chynoweth officially opened the library on behalf of the Federal Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Community 1990 August - Gas gives way to solar power. Gas operted navigation lights in Western Port Bay are being replaced progressively by solar powered beacons. To mark the changeover, one of the old lights was presented last week by the Port of Melbourne Authority to the Hastings Historical Society. The old light, together with its gas bottle, will be mounted at the society’s museum cnr Marine Parade and Skinner St, Hastings. 1990 September – Shire’s Budget Hastings Council set three days aside to determine its spending for the coming year. The budget promises to be a tough one as some councilors will go into the estimates meeting with the intention of trying to maintain rates at last year’s level. The Council faces a $1 million ceiling on its total borrowings for the year. Almost $700,000 of this amount has already been committed to six projects in this year’s loans program and it is believed that more projects, still at a negotiating stage, will add another $300,000 to the loan total. 1990 November – Ramp jetty floated by Hastings. Hastings Council has been allocated $52,000 to build a new floating jetty at the Hastings boat ramp. The works at Hastings form part of the State Gov-

Services and Deputy Prime Minister, Brian Howe. The Shire President, Cr Stan Paul unveiled a plaque at the opening. Cr Paul said that the new library would provide residents from all over the Shire with a first rate facility for well into the next century. CLIP CLOP BREAD DELIVERY In December 1993 Hastings residents experienced the clip clop of a horse and cart fresh bread delivery to their door. The horse and cart delivery was the way bread was delivered to the homes in days of the past and was revived by Mr Bruce Forward in his Clip Clop Bread Deliveries. His horse was called Duke and the idea of home delivery of fresh bread was welcomed by the locals. CELEBRATION OF LITERACY In October 1993 with the support of the Shire of Hastings, there was a “Hastings Celebration of Literacy” held at the Western Port Secondary College. The activity was organised by the Hastings Education Committee formed when former Shire President, Cr Brian Stahl recognised a need to improve literacy and numeracy skills within the shire. Schools participating were primary schools at Moorooduc, Tyabb, Tyabb Railway, Somerville, Hastings, St Mary’s, Hastings West Park, Crib Point, St Joseph’s, Bittern, Balnarring and Somers. It is interesting to note that the Hastings Literacy Festival was a great success over the years and is still held on a yearly basis at the Western Port Secondary College with students thoroughly enjoying all the activities.

cleanup of the Crib Point foreshore which removed 500 tonnes of rubbish. He also has been involved in a leadership way with the Western Port Festival. The Young Citizen of the Year for 1992 was Nicole Holt of Crib Point. Nicole made an outstanding contribution to the community by many volunteer hours in childcare with local families, the local community house and pre-school. The Citizen of the Year for 1993, Anne Watt was announced at the Western Port Festival opening ceremony. Anne has had many years involvement in the Hastings Girl Guides after being a Guide and Brownie herself since 1937. After retirement she became involved in the Dolphin Trefoil Guide, a group for retired guides. Anne is also involved with the Hastings Hospital and its adjoining Nursing Home. Anne has also had 20 years active service as a Pink Lady at the Hospital. Before moving to Somerville to live, Anne and her husband, Stewart lived in Watts Road (now Hastings-Flinders Rd) Hastings. Watts Road was named after Stewart’s grandfather, James Watt who was the first mounted policeman at Hastings. The Young Citizen of the Year was also announced at the Western Port Festival. He was Andrew Johnston of Somerville and was a student at the Western Port Secondary College.

have the revealed the latest figures as Hastings is still expanding and growing. ROTARY ANNIVERSARY PARK HASTINGS The Shire of Hastings with Hastings Rotary converted a vacant block of land at the corner of High Street and Watts Rd (now Frankston-Flinders Rd) Hastings into an attractive park and resting place for pedestrians. The use of Australian native shrubs and trees would enhance the area. The park is near the Hastings Police Station. The Shire of Hastings landscape designer, Ian Gosch explained the plan to a Hastings Rotary meeting. This small park adds to the ambience of the area which is nearby to a busy roundabout and fast food outlets.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Shire of Hastings Citizen of the Year for 1992 was Ron Leadbetter of Bittern who was chosen from 11 outstanding nominations. Mr Leadbetter was actively involved with the

HASTINGS NEAR TOP IN GROWTH In a survey taken of growth in municipalities in the Melbourne area Hastings ranked sixth in March 1992. Cranbourne was at the top of the list. Hastings had a growth rate of 3.2% although if looked at over the past five years, it ranked fifth with 4.12% growth. The figures were from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. As there was an official census taken in August 2011 it will be interesting to

FIRST FEMALE COUNCILLOR OF HASTINGS Mrs Lorna Bennetts made history in 1970 as she was the first female to be elected as a Councillor of the Balnarring Riding for the Shire of Hastings. She served as a Councillor for 17 years and was elected the Shire President in 1977-78, going on to become the Shire’s second longest serving councillor. Mrs Bennetts resigned from the Council in 1997 and died in the Hastings Hospital in April 1993. In recognition of Mrs Bennetts’ passion for conservation and love of the native bush, the Shire honoured her by naming the 40 ha bushland reserve at the corner of South Beach Road and Disney Street Bittern. NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The new Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Hastings was announced in May 1993. Mr Michael Kennedy came with a wealth of experience and was the unanimous choice of the councillors after 82 applicants applied for the person with 12 persons

ernment’s $1.8 million recreational boating facility works and safety program and will be carried out during 1990-91. State Transport Minister, Mr Peter Spkyer, said the floating jetty would cater for significant tidal movement at the popular launch ramp. 1996 May – Ports, roads and rail the ‘priorities for Hastings’ Priority should be given to the development of new port facilities in the Hastings Port industrial area. This was one of a series of recommendations for the development of the area contained in a report released in April. Other recommendations included duplication of Frankston-Flinders Rd and Western Port Highway links to Melbourne, the rail link to Melbourne upgraded to standard gauge as part of the national rail grid and a new standard gauge rail link to Gippsland. 1990 February - Jewel Shed – Celebrated its second birthday at 32 High St, Hastings. 1990 February – Hastings Day. There will be great excitement in the skies at the Hastings Day celebrations when Flight Lieutenant Chris Teal from the famous RAAF ‘Roulettes’ takes to the air in a daredevil aerobatics display in his Pilatus aircraft. 1990 January 31st. – No reprieve for Hastings Court – Hast-

ings has lost its Magistrates Court, despite strong opposition too the closure. Court hearings, which were held twice a month in Hastings public hall, will now be held at Dromana Court. When the proposal to close down the court was made early last year, it attracted a strong opposition from the Mornington Peninsula Solicitors Association (MPSA), Police and Hastings Council. They all claimed that residents would be severely disadvantaged by the closure particularly in view of practically non-existent public transport between Hastings and Dromana. According to Hastings Chief Executive Officer Bill Featherston, a local court was needed in such a fast developing area, and it was surely the right of every citizen including residents of Hastings, to have ready access to the state’s legal system, he said. Chief Inspector John Woodburne, of Frankston Police, also expressed concern about the closure. This could lead to a dangerous lack of police officers and vehicles in Hastings on court days and present security problems when transferring prisoners to and from court. 1990 April – Another win to Western Port. Westernport the word has disappeared from Stony Point. Now it’s what it should be – Western Port – a sign at the front of the Port of Mel-

bourne Authorities control office at Stony Point had Western Port incorrectly spelt as one word. The sign, placed in 1977, has now been replaced with the correct wording just in time because the port headquarters have now relocated to Frankston/Flinders Rd Hastings. Collector, researcher, author and authority on maritime history Mr Arthur E Woodley, who released a book called Western Port Ferries Past and Present, strongly advocated the historically correct two word style, according to the Hastings Historical Society. According to the Society, Surgeon Geo Bass named Western Port in 1798 when he discovered and entered the area. It appears that early this century people compressed the two words when charges to send messages were charged on the number of words sent. This style increased over the next 50 year until the Victorian Bolte Government established in 1966, a place names committee which decided that the name of the feature in question was Western Port. This was adopted by the Bolte government, but Westernport was still used until August 5, 1985. The Shire of Hastings Historical Society then started campaigning to have the correct style used. The Cain government confirmed the 1966 decision in 1985 and soon afterwards ‘Western Port’ was adopt-

being interviewed for the job and four shortlisted. Mr Kennedy’s referees described him as a high achiever in private industry, a top executive and skilled at handling change. Mr Kennedy in taking up this position took a pay cut and he was so enthusiastic about his new role. Mr Kennedy took over from Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bruce Billson since the former Chief Executive Officer, Bill Featherston left. Mr Kennedy has continued in this position and in 2011 was confirmed as the CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire. Mr Bruce Billson is now the Federal Member for Dunkley and previously held the position of Minister for Veteran Affairs. MUSIC WITH SILENT MOVIES On 1st June 1993 the death occurred of Mrs Winnie Walker who played music for the silent movies shown twice weekly by her father, Mr Edwards of Hastings. Winnie would play suitable sound effects for cowboy movies, dramatic scenes, war pictures etc or whatever came onto the screen. Winnie repertoire was vast and she could adapt to the mood of the film. Winnie played the piano for school activities, dances, charity concerts, gym classes, calisthenics, debutante balls and also gave piano lessons. She was selected as the Citizen of the Year for the Shire of Hastings in 1988 and had entries in musical competitions both in Australia and overseas. She was also a poet with her poem Nightfall at Sea recommended for publishing. Mrs Walker’s contribution to the life of the community at Hastings was significant and her encouragement and support to many made a difference. She had also been a Sunday School teacher and active member of Holy Trinity Hastings.

ed by Melbourne media. T1990 May – Gun shells recovered. A shell recovery mission was carried out in Hastings last week to coincide with the last day of Heritage week. According to the Hastings Historical Society, the 16 strong team was successful beyond its wildest collective imagination. In all 19 shells were found. Even though the shells were found along the coastline close to Long Island Point, they were not the usual seashore variety. They were a slightly more dangerous variety – 40 pounder practice shells fired from the famous Hastings “Ham and Beef” Battery guns, 80 to 100 years ago. Of the four guns sent to Hastings, three finished up in storage at the Royal Hotel. Until last week only one of the practice shells had ever been found, but the Historical Society was sure there must be others lying around. 1990 June – Sails ahoy! In Western Port. A lovely lady of the sea is due to arrive in Westernport on Saturday July 7th. She is the newly-constructed Lady Nelson, a replica of the historic sailing vessel which first sailed into the waters of Western Port Bay in 1801. The arrival of the new vessel, built by public subscription in Tasmania, has been sponsored by Western Port Tourism which plans at least a fivemonths stay for the “Lady”.

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2001 – 2010

TIMELINES 2003 October – West Park Primary School received $1.4 million for works after winning the Tidy Town Award for the South East Region. This was used to build 12 classrooms to replace portable classrooms. November – Hastings won Victoria’s 2004 Tidy Towns Award. 2006 June 20th – Hastings Regional Nursing Home in Victoria Street closed with the loss of 42 jobs. 2007 January 31 – Janice Danaher awarded OAM for services to the community. Ms Danaher also honoured by HMAS Cerberus for her fifty years service. June 6th - Hastings Yacht Club celebrated 50 years. September – John Coleman statue unveiled. October – Hastings police moved to a temporary station near the library for about 12 weeks while the station near the railway crossing in High Street was refurbished. October – Medicare office opened in Hastings. 2008 Early in 2008, police moved back into their newly refurbished station.

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