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Liberal MPs leading charge for extra police LIBERAL MPs who fought to get funding for a police station at Somerville believe the public is about to get short-changed on service. Hastings MP Neale Burgess and his colleague police spokesperson Edward O’Donohue say Victoria is lagging in police numbers and that the $16.3 million station nearing completion at Somerville won’t be accessible to the public. They have launched petitions calling on the Labor government to hire more police. Victoria Police on Tuesday confirmed that the 80 police stationed at Somerville will come from Frankston and elsewhere on the Mornington Peninsula. There will be no “counter service”, although a police spokeswoman said the public can seek help by calling 000 or go to “nearby” police stations at Hastings or Mornington. See story Page 8.

Sign here: Liberal politicians Edward O’Donohue and Neale Burgess, centre, are ready to deliver petitions calling on the state government to hire more police. Photo supplied.

Rail line shut down Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au THE Stony Point rail line has been closed indefinitely after boom gates did not close for approaching trains twice in the past few weeks. Boom gates at the Graydens Rd lev-

el crossing failed to close in the first week of March. Another gate malfunctioned at the Mornington-Tyabb Rd level crossing last week. The latest safety scare comes after several boom gate malfunctions last year forced Metro to pull single-car trains from the line last year (‘Line call

after gates glitch’, The News 2/9/14). At the time it was believed the singlecarriage trains were not large enough to trigger the closure of boom gates and two-car sprinters remained in service. Metro now blames “track contamination” for the boom gate faults. “Debris such as sand, leaves or rust

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Get family violence out in the open, says campaigner “WHY are we only now talking about family violence?” That’s the question put by Australian of the Year Rosie Batty to the VIEW Club’s International Women’s Day Lunch last month. Hastings and Mornington women were among the 170 VIEW club members at the event at Amstel Golf Course, Cranbourne. Ms Batty, whose son Luke was killed by his father Greg last year, said family violence “has gone on forever, but has always been hidden behind closed doors”. “Now is the time to bring that hidden truth into the open,” she said. “We are constantly being bombarded with statistics on traffic accidents, king hits in the streets, etc., but there are now two women killed each week due to family violence and we certainly don't hear about those sad statistics very often. “It is no longer acceptable for these issues to be kept from us, it is our business and we have every right to know what support is being offered through community legal services and emergency relief for the many victims caught up in a web of fear and isolation.” Ms Batty wants to “stop the myths

surrounding family violence and face the irrefutable fact that one in every three women are, or have been, affected by family violence”. When asked her goals for the year, Ms Batty replied: “By the end of this year I would love it if people could have compassion and understanding for victims, rather than criticism and judgement. “Because, if it hasn't happened to you, it can happen to your granddaughter, daughter, you son or your friend - it may also have happened to your parents. “We cannot afford to be judgemental and critical; we must understand and support and, if we don't know what to do, we need to go to a family violence organisation and ask: How can I help this person? What can I do to be supportive?” Ms Batty also said people “have to remember that violence is a choice, a bad choice, but nevertheless a choice”. Things like drugs, alcohol and mental illness could exacerbate a given situation, but “they are not an excuse and they are not a reason”. She emphasised the importance of education, saying it only took one of us to make a difference and an organisation such as VIEW, providing

From the heart: Rosie Batty receives a bouquet of flowers by VIEW’s national president Robin Perros.

collective energy from dedicated women, had stood the test of time and was needed more than ever. “Children get it tough,” Ms Batty said. “They don't have a voice and that's across all socio-economic backgrounds, across all suburbs and it is not just disadvantaged kids: onein-four children are affected by family violence. “I would like to see educational programs introduced into all schools where both boys and girls are taught to be respectful from a very early age.” Ms Batty will face a busy year. She intends to make the most of the high profile platform she has as Australian

of the Year. She hopes to continue the momentum of change, raising awareness of family violence and not allowing the issue to slip back into ambiguity and ambivalence. “The 12th of February last year was the worst day of my life, but I guess I am testament to the fact that you can rise again, you can find the strength, you can go forward and you can survive,” she said. She believes that grief handled correctly can be character building, while grief handled incorrectly can lead to a great deal of trauma. Ms Batty still battles every day with her tears and heartache, but she also holds some wonderful memories

which give her strength and joy. Despite unimaginable odds, she has become a powerful and passionate advocate for the rights of all women and children who suffer a sense of fear. Unfortunately, many people simply don’t understand it or even comprehend it. After her address Ms Batty was given a standing ovation by VIEW Club members. For help call 1800 7377 328: the National Counselling helpline, for information and response for victims of sexual assault, domestic and family violence. With zone counsellor VIEW Clubs of Australia Joan Dillon.

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INSIGHTS into Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist police squads and policing in the Top End were part of the talk given to the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second meeting of the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices. Guest speaker Brian Bates joined the Victoria Police when he was 19, and up until 1970 had worked with the bodgie/widgee, breaking and homicide squads and narcotics bureau. During that time he received 11 commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations and recognitions. Mr Bates received the Australian Police Medal in 1986 and in 2000 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to community safety. His policing career included being assistant commissioner in charge of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), chief police officer for ACT, deputy commissioner of Northern Territory Police. Before his retirement in 2001 he was involved in the police hunt for the kidnapper of Joanne Lees and murderer of her boyfriend, Peter Falconio, on the Sturt Highway between Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. Bradley John Murdoch was convicted on his murder in December 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although Brian had a distinguished career, his down- to-earth manner and the way he related details of situations which had been well known in the public arena over many years, gave members of the branch an informative and refreshing insight of his position,â&#x20AC;? Ian Lyons said.

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Governments won’t save homes threatened by future sea rise Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au GOVERNMENTS will not protect houses affected by rising seas, says peninsula foreshore committee member David Gill. Mr Gill spoke to The News after attending the 2015 Australian Coastal Councils Conference at the RACV resort in Cape Schanck mid-March, which was hosted by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston Council. The conference was convened by the National Sea Change Taskforce and brought together scientists, academics, disaster planners, engineers, economists, policymakers and other specialists as well as observers. Speakers came from the CSIRO, universities, business groups, research forums, planning authorities and local governments from around Australia. Local speakers included Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb, Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, Mornington Peninsula tourism board’s Tracey Cooper, shire coastal planner Virginia Brook, shire Aboriginal cultural heritage officer Adam Magennis, Frankston Council coast erosion planner Jeska Dee, and leisure planner Simone Bonella. Mr Gill said Victoria’s Coastal Strategy Plan made it plain “governments will not be able or willing to protect private assets, including houses, so

Watery world: The state government’s environment department spread 15,000 cubic metres of sand on Frankston beach in November 2013 after it had been removed by storms. By early January 2014 the sea had taken almost half. Picture: Gary Sissons

we need a Future Fund-type source of money” to deal with coming challenges. He said authorities were “planning for the effects of climate change including an eight-metre sea level rise by 2100 as well as a drastic increase in fire risk in populated areas”. “Coastal areas are experiencing booming population growth. For example, in 1956 there were 20,000 people on the Mornington Peninsula. By 2011 there were 150,000. This is

happening around Australia in coastal areas resulting in enormous pressure on infrastructure and habitat. “We need a fund to cope with storm events, severe erosion, beach renourishment, habitat maintenance and scientific data collection – to enable a database for dollar value assessment of priorities instead of ad hoc, wasteful and inequitable spending of limited resources. “For every dollar appropriately spent, a saving of three dollars is pos-

sible – instead of fixing problems after they develop.” Mr Gill, president of Balnarring Beach Community Association and a former member of foreshore committees in Hastings and Somers, said Balnarring Beach’s foreshore committee had an annual budget of $400,000 from camping fees but “our equally deserving neighbour Somers has virtually no income because camping reserves are on the other side of the boundary”. He said coastal management in Victoria was unnecessarily complex. “The state’s coastline has 30 main authorities and 200 local committees of management. The peninsula has 192km of coast or about 10 per cent of Victoria’s total. Frankston has 11km. “The shire has 64km of coast under its control with 10 coastal reserves and nine committees of management. It punches way above its weight in protecting the coastline. The rest is ‘controlled’ by Parks Victoria and the state environment department.” Mr Gill said 96 per cent of Victoria’s coast was in public hands. “I have been involved, like many others, in public committees of management and witnessed:  The hands-on work and long hours of volunteers.  Inappropriate political appointments to committees of management.  Ignorance of connective ecosystems.

 Inadequate planning frameworks and policy fragmentation.  Lack of and inequitable distribution of resources resulting in a failure to protect our coastal asset.  Fire risk acerbated by climate change and seen by CSIRO scientists as threatening higher population areas in the future. “The lessons of the recent fire in highly populated Hastings, which affected Crib Point with its ‘one road in one road out’ layout, displayed the need for a rethink of ‘leave early’ warnings when a fire starts nearby and residents leave by car, only to find they are still in fire danger due to traffic congestion. “Recent surveys that were discussed at the conference have defined what Victorians want from our beach areas:  Passive, relaxed activities with family.  No big developments.  Retention of coastal vegetation and coastal village character. “Victorians respect and enjoy living near and visiting our coast. Let’s make sure this continues.” He said keynote speaker Lisa Neville, Victoria’s Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, called for better funding and coordination through a new Marine Coastal Act “after a period of apathy and severe cutbacks by state and federal governments”.

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NEWS DESK From the top: Music students perform with members of Orchestra Victoria at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Picture: Yanni

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MUSIC students from around the peninsula got the chance to perform with experts from Orchestra Victoria during a workshop and concert in Mornington last week. Regarded as the state’s premier orchestra, Orchestra Victoria spent three days on the peninsula from Monday. The highly-skilled musicians play for The Australian Ballet and Opera Australia, among other arts organisations. As part of their visit to Mornington, the orchestra hosted the school musicians in an educational workshop at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, and then took to the stage with them to perform in a free concert. This gave the students the chance to see the inners workings of an orchestra and perform as part of a professional concert. High schools attending included Woodleigh, Frankston, Toorak, Peninsula, Padua, Killester, Nossal, Rosebud, Flinders Christian, Mornington, Dromana, St Bede’s, Rowville, Monbulk and Balcombe. The tour was made possible through support by Bendigo Bank and The William Buckland Foundation.

Shire calls time out to tree removal THE shire council has ordered a stop to the removal of large pine trees next to a community park in Red Hill South. The trees in an informal parking area off Callanans Rd near the start of Red Hill Station Reserve were slated to be removed by contractors after they had finished taking down trees in the community park. The work has been put on hold

until Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors consider the Red Hill Station Reserve master plan, likely to be in mid-April. If approved, the plan will guide the rejuvenation of the reserve between Point Leo Rd and the start of Red Hill-Merricks Trail, the old railway line between Red Hill and Merricks Recreation Reserve on Frankston-

Flinders Rd that is popular with horse riders, walkers and cyclists. The strip reserve runs behind Centrepoint shopping centre to the adjacent former station and turntable site. David Maddocks, president of Manton and Stony Creek Landcare Group, and chairman of Red Hill Community Association, said the

community was keen to see the pines removed and the parking area formalised to create more space. “Put half a dozen horse trailers and their towing vehicles in there and it’s full,” he said. Mr Maddocks said the pine trees and woody weeds already removed were part of the Landcare Group’s $150,000 community park rejuvenation project.

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Thieves foiled with heavyweight haul THE discovery of 100kg of copper wiring in a stolen car in Hastings is allegedly part of a 20 tonne haul, valued at $250,000, looted from a Tullamarine industrial estate. The find has led to a Tyabb man, 38, being charged with theft, and other men facing possible charges, in an ongoing investigation. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in July. Detective Senior Constable Nick Sweetman, of Hastings CIU, said Carrum Downs highway patrol members using number plate recognition technology detected the unreturned Nissan hire car on Graydens Rd on 19 March. They queried the driver about the cargo and, suspicious, called in Hastings CIU.

Detectives “after making inquiries through various sources” raided a Moorabbin factory where they found four tonnes of the metal believed to be what is left of the 20 tonnes originally stolen. Two trailers and a stolen car were also found at the factory. Detective Senior Constable Sweetman said the copper had been taken to Moorabbin for stripping and processing before being on-sold to scrap metal dealers, including possibly at Hastings and Dandenong. “A substantial amount had already been onsold,” he said. The copper was to be used in a $350 million development near the airport and was stored in a fenced-off compound. Stephen Taylor

Chopper lights way for ‘stranded’ fishers THE police helicopter used its spotlight to guide two fishermen and a Dromana policeman over rocks at Flinders ocean beach on Sunday night. The fishermen were on a rock shelf surrounded by water about 100 metres from shore off Golf Links Rd when a passer-by saw them by the torches attached to their heads. Believing the men to be in distress and trapped on the rocks, the passer-by called 000. The water police and police air wing were notified and the police helicopter headed to the scene. The first police unit on scene confirmed that the men were on the rocks with torches and surrounded by water. Leading Senior Constable Andy Haines, of Dromana police, made his way out to the fishermen on adjacent rocks and was able to make contact with them. He found the men were not in

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MPs call for more police LIBERAL Party politicians are using the imminent opening of the $16.3 million Somerville police station as a springboard to launch a campaign for more police. Hastings MP Neale Burgess and Opposition police spokesperson Edward O’Donohue are backing petitions calling on the Labor state government to “grow police numbers”. In a joint news release the MPs said “speculation continues” that the Somerville police station will not be open to the public. Danielle Fleeton, of police media, said on Tuesday there were no plans to provide “counter service” at Somerville. “The Somerville community can continue to make face-to-face inquiries at nearby stations, including Hastings and Mornington,” she said. “The community receives a 24-hour police response from across the Mornington Peninsula police service area. In addition, there are specialist police servicing the whole division.” Police Minister Wade Noonan did not respond in time for deadline when a government public relations officer was contacted by The News. However, police sources have told The News that, as from 5 June, the “facility” at Somerville will house 80 police, including highway patrols based at Mornington, Hastings and Rosebud, 30 detectives from Rosebud, 11 from Hastings and 10 from Mornington and “the crime desk” from Frankston. A public meeting at Rosebud Memorial Hall in October attended by about 100 people protested senior command plans to move up to 30 police from the highway patrol, criminal investigation and crime scene units of southern peninsula stations to Somerville. “Locals are concerned that there are barely enough police officers to patrol and respond to calls for police service here as it is, a problem which always gets worse during the summer months when holiday-makers swell the population to more than 200,000,” organiser Barry

Irving said. Police Association secretary Ron Iddles saidpolice would have to travel in some cases more than 80 kilometres each day - to and from their current workplaces on the southern peninsula - to the new Somerville station. Mr Burgess and Mr O’Donohue late last month posed with members of the public outside the unfinished Somerville police station to launch petitions which, once signatures have been collected, they intend to table in the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly. Mr Burgess said the “expectation of the community was that the new Somerville Police Station would be open and operational in the coming days”. “The Andrews Labor government has turned its back on the Somerville community,” Mr Burgess stated. “The previous Coalition government, which was committed to community safety, planned for our growing community by allocating $16.3 million to build the new police station the area desperately needed. “It is a disgrace that Dan Andrews is ignoring the safety concerns of our growing community.” Mr Burgess said the Coalition’s decision followed “11 years of [the Somerville community] being ignored by the Bracks and Brumby governments”. “This is just another example of the Andrews Government being prepared to rip up any contract to play politics; this time the contract is with the Somerville community and is about community safety”. Mr O’Donohue said that “every day, as Victoria’s population grows, the number of police per capita goes backwards under Labor”. “The challenges Victoria Police now face to make this station operational is a direct result of Labor’s decision to cease the ongoing expansion of Victoria Police since it came to government.” Keith Platt and Steve Taylor

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Rail line out of action Continued from Page 1 The installation of axle counters along the track, which do not rely on wheel to rail touch points, could be a solution to the ongoing boom gates glitch, according to Ms Tait. Hastings Liberal MP Neale Burgess said the line closure is “a nightmare” and he is speaking to Metro every day about reopening the line. Mr Burgess noted the BlueScope train, used to transport steel products to and from its Western Port plant, is still travelling along the Stony Point line. “At night, they’re manning the Tyabb crossing to allow the BlueScope Steel train through,” he said. “It’s fine for them to man it for a commercial organisation but not for passengers – that’s not

good enough.” The MP was quick to hose down suggestions Metro may seek to permanently close down the Stony Point line, which runs just seven train services a day. “There’s no way we’d allow that to happen,” Mr Burgess said. Metro told The News it is working to reopen the Stony Point line “as quickly as possible”. “We will have a better understanding of the duration of disruption after more detailed evaluation takes place this week,” Ms Tait said. Buses have replaced trains to transport passengers along the Stony Point line. Ms Tait apologised for the “inconvenience to our Stony Point line customers”. “We are sorry for the disruption to services.”

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Shire still battling illegal dumping Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au FRED Crump of Mornington put the shire council on the spot late last month when he asked about illegal dumping and other aspects of waste disposal. Mr Crump, who seems to have his finger on the pulse and invariably comes up with good questions at council meetings, asked the shire: “Many months ago, members of the community attended two public forums to give feedback to the shire on best ways to deal with the peninsula’s waste ... especially the ... problem of illegal dumping. “The shire said that a waste report was going to be sent to all participants. Still we have the ongoing problem of illegal dumping, bins still left on nature strips for days on end, and still no sign of any report. What’s the shire playing at?” The shire’s director of sustainable infrastructure Alison Leighton revealed there had been 217 cases of dumped rubbish in January and the shire had collected 265 cubic metres of dumped rubbish. “It is an issue we have to deal with constantly and we do encourage community members to report it [illegal dumping] to the council,” she said. “Officers are in the process of finalising a draft waste strategy for council’s consideration and that includes consideration of the very challenging issue of dumped rubbish.” Ms Leighton said it was a criminal offence and residents could report incidents “via the shire’s website or our

Waste watcher: Fred Crump of Mornington. Picture: Gary Sissons

customer service number”. “It is a significant problem for Mornington Peninsula Shire and also many other municipalities around Melbourne.” Not said was that dumped rubbish incidents started to increase markedly when the state government sharply increased landfill levies in 2009, forcing councils to charge more for dumping, and when the shire cut “free” tip tickets from four to three in 2010, which generated more negative comments about the shire from residents than any other issue that year. In 2009, councils were paying a state government levy

of $9 a tonne. Last year it was $53 a tonne.

Chuck it in the sea Discussion of rubbish reminded The News of the bad old ways in the good old days, as covered in the Shire of Mornington’s centenary history, Mornington: In the Wake of Flinders by Leslie Moorhead, which was published in 1971. Ms Moorhead, who co-founded Mornington and District Historical Society in 1964 and was a long-time teacher at Mornington High School, wrote: “At a public meeting held in 1902

to allow candidates for Council election to be quizzed on their policies, the burning question seemed to have been the location of the municipal rubbish tip, as reported by the Mornington Standard. Asked by Francis Gillett if he approved of a rubbish tip in the centre of town, George Hepburn, who was seeking election, answered that he thought it “a great mistake to shift from the old site on the Esplanade” and went on to suggest that “they should blast away the rocks and construct a chute, down which the rubbish could be tipped into the sea, to be washed away”. Curwel-Walker also was in favour of the Esplanade site. A candidate named Bridges stated that, in his opinion, the Lands Department would grant permission for Hepburn’s suggestion “if the ratepayers can show that by tipping into the water there would be no smell”. A tip was established later on the site of the old brickworks at the corner of Gordon Street and the present Phillip Street. On completion of the filling, the area was levelled and recently [1960s] has been planted with grass to make a children’s playground.” Fred Crump is no stranger to tips, rubbish and pollution. He was described as a “waterways warrior” by long-time southeast and peninsula region environmentalist Jim Kerin when The News spoke to him last week. “Fred’s been lobbying local government and other public authorities for years, pushing them to clean up their patches,” Mr Kerin said. “He was almost single-handedly responsible for pushing Greater Dandenong Council

to install centrifugal litter traps to stop rubbish entering creeks and Port Phillip.” He said much less litter from Dandenong now entered Port Phillip. “Most of the litter that ends up on bayside and peninsula beaches comes from further up the line, especially municipalities abutting the lower Yarra River and Port Phillip such as Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Moreland, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Yarra and Port Phillip,” he said. Mr Crump has a dry sense of humour. Two of his recent questions created mirth in the public gallery. “According to an article in the Leader on Tuesday 17 February 2015, Robin Cooper says the shire should take responsibility for poor roads. Why didn’t Mr Cooper take responsibility when he was transport minister [in the Kennett government] instead of blaming others?” The question was answered by Alison Leighton, who responded that she would not speak for Robin Cooper, but perhaps she would have a chat with Mr Crump after the meeting about his views. “Last week the Rotary clock in Mornington was losing one hour. This week it is gaining one hour. Why not hand it over to an antique dealer, get a new clock and have done with it?” Ms Leighton thanked Mr Crump for “bringing that to our attention. The issue will be raised with our infrastructure maintenance team and we will be looking at what we can do to replace the clock. [The mayor] Cr Bev Colomb requested that we bring Rotary to the table so we can have a good discussion about that”.

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Corridors alone won’t save bandicoot Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au RENOWNED zoologist Hans Brunner has broken ranks with the community of scientists seeking to protect the southern brown bandicoot by questioning the viability of wildlife corridors. The Frankston-based scientist says bandicoots will not survive if forced to live in corridors alone, “especially where they are exposed to foxes, cats, dogs and cars as well as the disturbance from adjoining urban housing estates”. He has called for large reserves with predator-proof fences to be created for bandicoots. Mr Brunner’s claims come as the federal government considers delisting the bandicoot from its national threatened species list. The News reported earlier this year the Threatened Species Scientific

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Committee was conducting an independent assessment of 80 species. The bandicoot is one of just five species being considered first-up by the committee and the only one being considered for delisting because scientists say it is doing well at a few locations around Australia – including in the Grampians and East Gippsland – after removal of predators such as red foxes and feral cats.

Some bandicoot experts claim its potential delisting has been triggered by a number of housing development referrals to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Wildlife corridors, also known as biolinks, have long been promoted as an important way of protecting bandicoots in the southeast and northern Western Port region. Bandicoots on the rest of the peninsula became extinct several years ago. Mr Brunner says promoting corridors so urban development can go ahead in bandicoot habitat “is totally unacceptable and short-sighted. SBBs are not a corridor-living species”. “Even when some isolated and remnant bandicoots still survive in some linear fragments, such as roadsides, drainage and powerline corridors, they should not be expected to simply just have to exist in these narrow corridors

and all will be OK. These are cruel expectations. “I have no objection to a short and wide corridor linking with two substantial colonies of bandicoots with appropriate protection within fences if such a possibility still exists in this region, but this seems to be very doubtful as most SBBs living in the subregion can now only be found in some linear fragments.” He said bandicoots should be provided with large reserves surrounded by a predator-proof fence, the method used to save the even rarer eastern barred bandicoot in Melbourne’s north. Mr Brunner called for predatorproof fences at Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve at Frankston North and the reintroduction of bandicoots. “There are several other reserves in the region that have suitable habitat for bandicoots and they should be considered. They include The Briars

Park at Mt Martha, which already has a predator-proof fence around its nature reserve. There are many other reserves on the Mornington Peninsula where bandicoots used to be in their hundreds that could be fenced. “We definitely need some insurance colonies in large enough reserves in order to guarantee their future survival. “Bandicoots will be happier and safer in a more natural environment where they can retreat in the hot summer into cool gullies and freely spread out in all directions in winter. As to the health of the gene pool, bandicoots can be easily exchanged between reserves.” Twenty-nine Australian land mammals have become extinct over the past 200 years, the worst record in the world, and 56 are currently facing extinction. These losses and potential losses represent more than a third of the 315 species present at the time of European settlement.

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Wildlife in print: One of the peninsula’s treasured predators, the powerful owl (with dinner of a brushtailed possum), features in a new publication from the shire.

WHAT use is a swamp? Why all the fuss about the southern brown bandicoot? And why is it called the “powerful” owl? Mornington Peninsula Shire is releasing the results of a decade-long study in a well-produced brochure that will answer these, and many more, of your questions. Shire councillors recently endorsed the brochure, “Biodiversity Highlights: Peninsula Flora and Fauna Surveys and Research” and called for a report that could lead to creation of a natural assets local law. This local law would become part of the shire’s biodiversity conservation plan now in preparation. So what use is a swamp? Fierce argument has raged in the community, and in these pages, over many years about Tootgarook Swamp and its beautiful, rare and even commonplace flora and fauna inhabitants, and the desire of homo sapiens constructor to convert it into delightful hidden hideaways and modern haciendas “with potential glimpses of the bay”. It is also a place that we can share with the creatures of air, earth and water as they go about their business, to draw deep contented breaths, to be still for a while and listen, to shed the stresses of life. You will find in the brochure the colourful species Platycercus eximius (eastern rosella), the frenetic, shy Antechinus agilis, and the powerful (there’s a clue) but rare and threatened Ninox strenua. This writer was delighted to find the endangered Euphrasia collina (purple eyebright) thriving on his nature strip, identified from the brochure. The shire’s flora and fauna survey has revealed

a “complex pattern of native vegetation, reflected in more than 43 vegetation types”, plus the native birds and animals that live on both public and private land, all facing what the shire describes as “the emerging challenge of the effects of climate change”. The full-colour brochure contains information on the peninsula’s remnant vegetation and animals and plants regarded as sensitive to threats from natural and human-driven change as pressure on land intensifies. Already only about 10 per cent of the land mass is residual forest. The brochure includes:  A summary of fauna surveys.  Results of road kill inspections.  Pictures of “bellwether” fauna including the southern brown bandicoot, the powerful owl – Australia’s biggest owl, capable of carrying off a mature brushtail possum – and the growling grass frog.  An overview of Tootgarook Swamp’s rich assortment of plants and animals.  Native vegetation mapping.  Pictures of significant plants. The shire has funded the Natural Resources Mapping Project, in which the community will be invited to participate. The resulting database will, the report to councillors says, be of huge assistance to the shire in dealing with development applications, management of roadsides and reserves and in helping owners of “land with high biodiversity values”, and for allocating funds to protect the environment. The brochure summarises larger technical documents that will be available on the shire’s website.

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Men who served: Cobi Head, left, Keith Rae and Michael Gowty, right, with artist Vicki Sullivan at Rye RSL, and right, as portrayed in Sullivan’s entry in the Gallipoli Art Prize. Picture: Yanni

Artist lines up for the Gallipoli prize RYE based artist Vicki Sullivan didn’t have far to go for a subject after deciding to enter a painting in an art competition to commemorate the 100th year of the Gallipoli landings. Her husband Michael is a war veteran “who's life has been affected by his experience in Vietnam, and who has his own consequences to deal with”. Sullivan was studying art in Italy last year

when first struck by the idea of painting what has become Courage Camaraderie and Consequence, now a finalist in the Gallipoli Art Prize. “I heard this was the 100-year commemoration of Gallipoli and I thought of honouring the sacrifices of Australian veterans from all generations, and also alluding to the consequences which affect those who have been to war,” Sullivan says. As well as recruiting her husband, with the

help of Rye RSL she was able to find two other war veterans for her painting which “luckily” covers each service, army, air force and navy. Her knowledge of war’s effect on her husband enabled her to “paint a portrait which encompasses the spirit of Gallipoli and also does not ignore the more difficult side of the after effects of conflict”. “For me, the spirit of Gallipoli is primarily about the people, so I chose to paint three generations of Australian veterans.” As well as husband Michael Gowty, Sullivan’s portrait includes 97-year-old Keith “Screwy” Rae and Cobi Head. Mr Rae is a World War 2 navy sailor whose ship was torpedoed twice and was sunk once in the Mediterranean, with the loss of four lives. “Luckily the crew were picked up by an English naval ship which, against protocol, broke

convoy and came to their aid,” Sullivan said. “Thirty-year old Cobi Head joined the army in 2005 as a rifleman and is a veteran of Iraq, East Timor and Tonga. “He served in Iraq as part of Security Detachment 11 and, as a private, formed part of Alpha Company, 1 RAR which had the primary role in Iraq of providing security for the Australian embassy, the Australian ambassador and Australian dignitaries.” Sullivan’s husband Michael Gowty, in the centre of the painting, served as an armament fitter in the RAAF 9 Squadron at Vung Tau and Nui Dat 1969/1970, working on Iroquois helicopter gunships. Winners of the $20,000 prize will be announced on 22 April at the Gallipoli Club in Sydney. The art show is open to the public 23 April-3 May. Keith Platt

Mum’s the word at phone auction THE rainy start to the day didn’t dampen the spirits of bowlers in the Mercedes Invitational Fours at Mt Eliza on Saturday 28 March … nor the form of winning bowlers Alan Worthington, Geoff Hooper, Jim Howey and Trevor Harrop, of Hastings. They received the Mercedes Benz prize from Mark Seltin, of Mercedes Benz. Second prize went to Mornington Civic and third prize to Karingal. Bowlers came from Bacchus Marsh, Berwick, Brighton, Edithvale, Frankston, Hastings, Karingal, Mornington, Mt Martha, Rye, Ringwood and Seaford for the event.

Master of Ceremonies Phil Crowder and Hocking Stuart Mornington’s Brett Trebilcock ran an auction of gifts donated by sponsors. Making club history was the first phone bidder for one of the prizes donated by Mercedes Benz Mornington: a Sandown Racetrack Experience. The identity of the bidder was revealed when the auctioneer said: “Yes mum, the day’s going well; yes I’m fine thanks’ much to the amusement of the crowd. Mrs Crowder was successful in her bid, but Phil Crowder was not so delighted when he heard it was a gift for his brother.

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Divisive sculpture comes to Flinders AUSTRALIAN National Gallery director Gerard Vaughan will unveil a four-metre high, $93,000 sculpture on a Flinders roundabout on Saturday. The unveiling will end a long-running controversy that divided the small coastal town and saw a willing public meeting a year ago as well as vigorous discussions when pro and antisculpture residents met around town. Flinders resident Andrew Rogers’ bronze sculpture I Am will be revealed at 3pm on Saturday 11 April at the junction of Cook and Wood streets opposite Flinders Hotel. The sculpture idea was suggested by Flinders Community Association about four years ago but did not come to wide public attention until last year with some residents criticising the association’s secrecy. The work, which some say looks like seaweed, is to mark the 150th anniversary of the village, which was in 2014, as well as the 200th anniversary of the death of explorer Matthew Flinders, after whom the town was named. Leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate Australia, Flinders was born in 1774 and died in 1814. Rogers’ work is in galleries and private collections in Australia, Europe and the United States, including a multi-piece work in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside the United Nations

building in New York. Last year, more than 100 people in the town of 640 signed a petition calling for the project to be shelved until after “broad community consultation”, discussion about the roundabout site, and a competition to find the best sculpture. Patricia Macdonald, chairwoman of the sculpture committee, last year said the sculpture would further enhance the region’s reputation as a centre of sculpture. She said there were six major collections of contemporary Australian sculpture on the Mornington Peninsula. About 40 people donated money to cover the cost with about 10 per cent coming from fundraising dinners. FCA member Ranald Macdonald, former editor-in-chief of The Age and managing director of David Syme and Co, said I Am was “a gift to the Flinders community”. After the unveiling, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb and Red Hill Ward councillor Tim Wood will cut a birthday cake celebrating Flinders’ 150th and the 125th anniversary of Flinders Hotel (also in 2014), which is owned by Latvian-born investment and property tycoon Zig Inge. The hotel management has invited everyone to afternoon tea from 3.30 to 5pm. Mike Hast

Climb to cable car opportunity IF Mrs Emu has a weakness, it’s heights. And the higher the better. Dizzying heights attract her like a Healesville emu to a child’s sandwich. (This was one of the Blushing Bride’s low points but, to her credit, the child was unmarked; physically, anyway.) But it was still with shock that Emu discovered his BB was an enthusiastic supporter of the proposed Arthurs Seat Skylift. She – who Emu had frequently pursued ardently to the top of the brutal slope where they could collapse, laughing and breathless, as the young (as we were then) are wont to do, and gaze at the star-spangled heavens – was in favour of this clanking machinery. “I can’t wait,” she trilled, “for it to be built. I’ll be one of its first passengers – won’t we, Dear?” It reminded Emu – who hates heights and will never, ever ride in a helicopter no matter how safe they appear to be – of attractions he has been dragged to on jaunts overseas. The wretched things are springing up everywhere. One day, as he viewed with trepidation an extremely steep Swiss mountain, he had suddenly realised his spouse’s strong preference for anything reached by a cable car or similar contraption. He realised he had been wondering if there was a cable car on the other side of the alp. Nowadays even yodelling sets him a’quiver. Of course getting overseas meant overcoming the dread realisation that large jets don’t actually glide any better than helicopters. But he succumbed to Mrs Emu’s persuasive methods. The thought of 10 or so kilometres – Emu, being a flightless bird, shudders at the thought – separating his tail feathers from terra firma while in transit is enough to make muscles tense. “It will be perfectly safe,” she says assuringly, knowing Emu’s terror of heights. She actually cackled uncontrollably when he refused to take the lift to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and left him shaking on the ground, her derisive mirth fading as she ascended. Emus as a species have never taken to skiing, either on water or down mountains. But many is the cable car, gondola and chairlift Emu has been hauled on to. One, possibly in Austria, traversed a very deep and very wide valley – so the BB told him, exclaiming at the view as he cringed, eyes clamped shut, listening to grinding, grating noises that could only be steel cables slowly separating as the thing swung relentlessly in the wind. Then he heard that a cable car had been built to provide what Emu knew was utterly unnecessary access to the spectacular summit

of a place called Pergamum, or Pergamon, in western Turkey, accompanied by the closing of the summit road to tourist buses. One of Emu’s very favourite places, Pergamon. It seems the city fathers of nearby Bergama, who control the mighty acropolis and the ancient Greek and Roman ruins atop it, had voted for the cable car and the road closure – although the cognoscenti know of a back route to the top – and imposed the extraordinarily modest fare of 8 Turkish lire (about $A4) for the ride up. And another $4 for the ride down? Emu’s source did not know. “It’s nothing, Dear, and it’s a lovely ride,” Mrs Emu had said winningly when he told her. “Even though we had to go to Berlin to see the altar – the Book of Revelations calls it “the Throne of Satan” – which Germans archaeologists removed in about 1870.” (The exhibit is closed until 2019 or early 2020.) “You’ll manage it, I’m sure, when we go back,” Mrs Emu assured her craven husband. “But what about that monastery near Trebizond?” as she prefers to call Trabzon, on the eastern end of the Black Sea coast. “I never saw a place that screams so loudly for a cable car. That zigzag path!” Emu recalls the climb – the frequent stops for breath, smiling at the Turkish women in gabardine coats and headscarves on that scalding day, steam issuing around their necks, perspiring, pink and smiling at the exertion. He recalls the gasping complaints from the BB. But the view was worth the climb – and was an integral part of the experience. It was a pilgrimage, well rewarded. Built by Barnabas and Sophronios, a couple of dedicated and clearly anti-social hyperactive carpenter-monks in a remote river valley in 386, it clings precariously, to the cliff face hundreds of metres above the thundering stream in the valley floor. Emu can think of nothing less appropriate than running a cable car up to it. But there are folks who would, he is sure. A lire is a lire, after all.

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Curing cancer for all: Tour de Cure to ride 1,194km, bring cancer prevention information to local communities and raise over $2M to support Australian cancer research. Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia and will touch most Australians at some point in their lifetime. Since 2007, leading Australian charity organisation, Tour de Cure, has been riding to raise awareness and funds to cure cancer for all. Nathan Paparella of Shades of Australia is training hard as he prepares to ‘ride to cure cancer’ on Tour de Cure’s annual hero event - Signature Tour. Over nine days, a team of riders, support crew and corporate partners bring the ‘cure cancer’ awareness message to local communities and fundraise with them. From 24th of April – 2nd of May 2015, Tour de Cure will ride 1,194km on the scenic route between Adelaide and Melbourne, aiming to raise a record $2 million. This year, Tour de Cure will take over 180 men and women on the Signature Tour team and donations of $10,000 will be given to nine communities and their selected local cancer projects.

Nathan joined Tour de Cure as a way to help raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Nathan wants to find a cure for cancer as his father was diagnosed with and battled cancer in early 2014. It has been an emotional journey for his family and whilst his father won his fight against this horrible disease, he would love to be a part of helping contribute towards a cure so others don’t ever have to go through this experience. You can show your support and help cure cancer by donating to Nathan. Simply visit www.tourdecure.com.au and search Nathan Paparella. We are holding a Carpark / Garage sale at the front of Shades of Australia, Tyabb Rd, Mornington, on Saturday 11th April, 9am to 4pm and Sunday 12th April, 9am to 2pm. All goods are donated with all proceeds going to Tour de Cure to help cure cancer. See you all there.

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Fishers, greenies join forces against ‘super trawler’ Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au FISHERS and conservationist have joined forces to oppose the imminent arrival in Victoria of another so-called super trawler, the 95-metre, Dutchmanaged Dirk Dirk. The ship has been renamed Geelong Star and will be based in Geelong. It will be operated by Seafish Tasmania, which was banned by the Abbott government from bringing the 143-metre long super trawler MV Margiris to Australia in 2012. The government banned trawlers longer than 130 metres but fishers claim bringing Geelong Star to Australia is a ruse to bring a potentially equally devastating vessel. Victoria’s peak body for amateur fishers, VRFish, said recreational fishers were apprehensive about the arrival of the trawler, which is expected to start fishing for jack mackerel and red bait in waters stretching around southeastern Australia and across the Great Australian Bight. “VRFish is not convinced about the benefits of the operation of the Geelong Star ... which could soon be fishing in Australian waters,” VRFish said. VRFish said the trawler would be fishing in the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery with a 16,566-tonne quota. It said jack mackerel and red bait provided food for recreational fishing species such as southern bluefin tuna, albacore, marlin, broadbill swordfish, mako sharks, thresher sharks and kingfish. Recreational fishing in Victoria

LETTERS Politicians act On my computer screen this week were two disturbing items, both related. First, an appeal for support from the Wangan and Jagalincou people; our true Australians. The Adani Company of India wants to purchase their ancestral lands. Land means so much more to indigenous people than money. The earth, rocks, mountains, plains, plants, animals, rivers and waterholes mean life, both past and future. Two politicians who could be most supportive, namely the Prime Minister [Tony Abbott] who said he has made the indigenous people’s welfare his special interest and challenge, and the Minister for the Environment [Flinders MP Greg Hunt]. The PM appears to be noticeably silent on the matter, while Mr Hunt is openly backing Adani in its bid to produce the world’s largest dirty black hole and shipping its contents over our

Sister trawlers: Dirk Dirk, left, has been renamed Geelong Star and is a sister ship to the trawler MV Magiris, above, which was banned by the federal government in 2012. Pictures: Andrew Mackinnon

was a $2.3 billion a year industry, VRFish said. Seaford fisherman John Willis said the government allowing Geelong Star to take small pelagic fish was a “damned disgrace”. “We have regulated and priced our Australian professional fishing fleet almost to the point of extinction, causing a very limited supply of fresh local fish on our markets,” he said. “Now we invite large multinational factory ships into our waters to bulk harvest our precious resources. Many of the species being targeted are the bottom of the food chain and such practices have been proven to reduce

the overall biomass of larger and more attractive species for both recreational and professional fishing.” He said at the very least “there will be localised depletion”. “Have we learnt nothing about sustainable management? Let’s add this failure of environmental responsibility to the long list that will be left as a legacy by Colbeck, Hunt and Abbott.” (Richard Colbeck is Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, and Greg Hunt is the federal Environment Minister and MP for Mornington Peninsula-based Flinders electorate.) He said the trawler had been renamed several times in recent years. “It

is a gun-for-hire fishing machine that is leased to the highest bidder. There’s nothing illegal in that but we’d like to know where our fish will end up. What will they be used for – mulched for cat food and cheap fish pellets to be taken offshore? And what about the vast profits from the ravaging of our seas? Where will they go?” Nick Roberts of Environment Victoria said more than 75,000 people had signed a petition calling on the federal government to permanently ban “all large freezer factory trawlers”. Stop the Trawler Alliance coordinator Rebecca Hubbard said Geelong Star was largest freezer factory trawler

to ever operate in Australia’s small pelagic fishery, and “poses significant threats to protected dolphins, seals and seabirds”. John Edwards of Tuna Club of Tasmania said the government would be selling “our bait stocks for as little as 10 cents a kilogram”. On 1 April the Australian Fisheries Management Authority inspected Geelong Star when it arrived at Albany in WA, and stated it had “passed all AFMA’s requirements for a new fishing vessel entering Australia waters” including the vessel’s “marine mammal excluder device” and seabird bycatch mitigation devices.

precious Great Barrier Reef. Both politicians are, along with many others from their party, refusing to increase Australia’s commitment to the renewable energy target more than a few percentage points. Australia has a wonderful opportunity to develop renewable energy with wind, solar and water power. Our environment minister should lead the way, yet he appears to only want to help those who want to pollute our atmosphere. There would be a huge outcry if our health minister openly encouraged the spread of flu or other diseases. One can only wonder what hold Adani might have on our politicians. Peter Strickland, Balnarring

the proposed five per cent reductions in emissions by 2020. If you read the article (and I don’t think Greg did) it states that due to several factors such as the uptake in home solar, a decrease then in coal burning from power station, a decrease in manufacturing (mainly due to the GFC) and other environmental and economic factors, our emissions have decreased. The article also clearly states that our federal government’s current policies have played no part in these reductions. Yet if you look at comments on Mr Hunt’s Facebook page and his twitter account (yes, a grown man who tweets) he claims it’s all his doing and how wonderfully well off we will be in the future under his stewardship of the environment. Imagine how disappointing it was to read in The Age (29/3/15) that it seems his department has been “fudging” the figures on emissions to achieve a better-looking result. Greg should stick to what he does best, cutting ribbons and getting his

picture in the local paper rather than being responsible for our environmental future. Stephen Hough, Dromana

Maybe if we start by treating our Aboriginal brothers and sisters with some dignity we could speak with some authority on the world stage. But will I live long enough to see some of these issues addressed with decency, instead of political spin, by either side of the old political parties? Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Emissions omission If you have a look at the website of [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt it appears he has overcome a nasty little problem for us. A newspaper article from the Sydney Morning Herald on his website tells us that Australia will achieve

Flagging interest To all the local patriotic “Ostrayans” who feel the need to fly our flag to prove their love of the country: if you must fly it, please treat it with due respect and follow the protocols that accompany it. Put the flag out in the morning and bring it in at last light. Do not leave it hanging out all night and day on the flagpole until it is only a tattered blue bit of rag. If you love our flag, then look after it and respect it. John Cain, McCrae

Unworthy to speak Under the present Australian government, we should keep our heads down on the international stage, because our record on many humanitarian and environmental issues makes us a laughing stock internationally. Our willingness to go to war at the say so of America puts us in a very bad light.

Bus welcomed I would like to thank residents of Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Red Hill and surrounding areas who welcomed the beyondblue national roadshow team on its recent visit. We are very grateful for the opportunity we had to work with and meet so many wonderful people. We want to thank you for your encouragement and we proudly give you our commitment to continue working to assist people with depression and anxiety and their families – wherever they live in Australia. Georgie Harman, CEO beyondblue, Hawthorn West

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NEWS DESK Motorcycle death A MAN died after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in Baxter on Saturday. It’s believed he was travelling along Station Cres when his motorcycle left the road and struck a tree just after 7.30pm. The rider died at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated.

Robbery attempt A MAN attempting to break into a Bittern chemist shop by kicking in the door was disturbed by passers-by late Sunday night. Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Sherren, of Hastings police, said the man had “kicked a big hole in the laminated glass door” before running off. Damage is around $450. The man of medium build was wearing a hoodie. Anyone with information should call Detective Sherren on 5970 7800.

Trailers stolen TWO trailers were stolen from a business in Marine Pde, Hastings, over the weekend. Detective Senior Constable Lee-Anne Crothers said a specialised motorbike trailer valued at $2800 and another valued at $1000 were stolen overnight Saturday. Thieves cut through wire fencing to gain access. Hastings police are asking witnesses to call 5970 7800.

Hastings Postcards THE award-winning Postcards Exhibition has been delivered to Hastings. It can be seen at the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society museum 10am-noon and 1-3pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays until the end of April. The museum is on the corner of Marine Pde and Skinner St, Hastings, phone 0490 132 011. Admission is a gold coin donation. The exhibition won the judges special prize at the Victorian Community History Awards for the way it showcased Victoria’s history. The display is a joint venture of the historical societies of the Mornington Peninsula and was organised by local history officer Sally Robins. Eight societies selected themes for the exhibition. Hastings-Western Port chose Fishing, Balnarring and District had the Harley Club at Balnarring, Dromana and District selected Arthur’s Seat while Flinders and District chose Guest Houses at Flinders. Mornington and District entered Train to Mornington, Nepean decided on Paddle Steamers, Rye had Holidays in Rye and Somerville, Tyabb & District picked Local Fruit Industry. Postcards has been shown at various places on the peninsula and in Frankston.

Sharing rules that shape Arnie’s zest for life MORNINGTON real estate agent Adam Jackson has drawn inspiration from a larger-than-life character as part of a coaching program – and he believes the big man’s message can change people’s lives for the better. “When the annual Queensland Real Estate Agents Summit decided to bring Arnold Schwarzenegger out to Australia, we really did not think it was ever going to happen,” he said. “But one of Arnold's rules is: Have a vision, so we put that principle to work and, lo and behold, the signature of one of the most famous people in the world came through.” Mr Jackson, of Eview Real Estate, said Schwarzenegger – or Arnie as he is popularly known - was a millionaire property investor before he made his first movie. “This is the reason you don't see him playing bit roles - he only plays the leading man,” Mr Jackson said. “He turned down all the lesser roles because they weren't part of his vision.” Mr Jackson said the bodybuilderactor-governor is guided by a series of rules which guide his direction in life. The first - have a vision - is similar to that in Stephen Covey’s book 7 Habits of Highly Successful People where he says, “Start with the end in mind”. Even though this farm boy from Austria could not speak English, he had a vision to be the biggest movie star in America and set about following his other rules to make that happen. Rule 2 - think big - suggests that it isn’t any harder to think

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succeeded by doing what everyone else does,” Schwarzenegger said. “You have to break some rules - not the law. Breaking industry norms is necessary to attain success which, of course, leaves you open to naysayers.” Schwarzenegger says any success is going to create haters. “Even Oprah Winfrey has detractors, so none of us are immune,” he quipped. “Some people just wake up wanting to complain, so make their day and give them something to complain about.

Fabulous Phyl celebrates century SAFETY Beach resident Phyllis Maggs was at the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s monthly lunch at Rosebud Hotel last Thursday but it was a special day – a celebration of her 100th birthday, which was last Sunday. Phyllis was born in Ascot Vale on 5 April 1915. She married in 1939 and she and her husband, a compositor at The Argus, had three children. After her children were launched, Phyllis ran a Melbourne timber business that saw her make regular trips to Tasmania to pick out timber. She later went into partnership with a friend and ran a pineapple plantation, Phyllis making many trips to the plantation near Gladstone, Queensland. Phyllis lives with her daughter Margaret and son-in-law Bob in Safety Beach. Picture: Gary Sissons

Or, just ignore them.” Rule 4 - no plan B. Don't be afraid to fail or put all your eggs in one basket, he says. “If you have a plan B, on some level, you are already a naysayer of your own because you’ve accepted that the plan might not work. And, by the way, if you fail, really how far can you fall? The floor's right there, so it isn’t that far.” Rule 5 - work your butt off. There’s no substitute for hard work. “It's all about the repetitions,” Schwarzenegger said. “Whether it’s bodybuilding and doing reps in the gym; going to countless acting classes, or even accent-removal classes - for which he thinks he deserves a refund – doing business classes, or cramming more into every day than most people would think possible. Do it. “If you are sleeping too much - any more than six hours a night – my advice is sleep faster.” Rule 6 - give something back. Schwarzenegger’s wage as Californian governor was several hundred thousand dollars, yet he donated the money back. He spent seven years of his life giving back and still sees it as “the most fulfilling job he ever had”. "You will never be more fulfilled than when you do something for someone else," he said. As Mr Jackson said: “These are the rules that took Arnie to the heights of success in three separate and disparate industries.” Books certain to form a big part of his life from now on. Stephen Taylor

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‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ X Freedom to travel X Affordable homes X Social club X A carefree lifestyle X Low maintenance X Long-term tenure X Gated community X Residents workshop To enquire about any of these homes, or to arrange a site inspection, contact David Nelli Mobile:0403 111 234 Office: 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au

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SOLD X Open plan kitchen & meals X Separate lounge X Two bedrooms X Undercover entertaining X Garden shed X Garage with roller door

$185,000

X As-new 2 bedroom home X European laundry / kitchen X Air conditioning X Ceiling fans in lounge and main bedroom

$177,000

X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Kitchen and meals area X Separate lounge X Low maintenance garden

$179,900

SOLD X Bay window X Modern kitchen X Spacious living area X 2 bedrooms with BIR’s X Heating & cooling X Single garage

$185,000

SOLD X Formal living area X Separate meals area X Modern kitchen X 2 bedrooms with BIR’s X Separate laundry X Singel garage

X Sunny corner position X New 2 bedroom home X Sun blinds included

$185,000

$189,900

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105 Jones Road, TYABB Saturday April 25 at 3pm Century21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Paige Brierley, 0405 496 722

WITH a visionary focus on lifestyle and entertaining, this rural-residential property boasts over 465 square metres (50 squares) of versatile living space and is set on a 1.21 hectare allotment with vast lawn areas and from the elevated position, there is a view across the hinterland to Western Port Bay. The impressive sense of space throughout the home hits you immediately with a sensational glass portico as the entry point. The ground level offers a functional floorplan with a formal lounge and dining area, a large rumpus room has a built-in bar, and

adjoining the splendid kitchen is a casual meals area. The kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, there are stylish granite benchtops and splashbacks, and a butler’s pantry provides handy storage options. Upstairs are the four bedrooms – a downstairs study could be a fifth bedroom if required – with a lovely master bedroom featuring a dressing room and ensuite with spa bath. Other bedrooms share the second bathroom and powder room. For the ultimate in relaxation, or your daily exercise, the superb heated pool area is housed in a

separate building and comes complete with a 6 seater spa, two change rooms, surround sound system, storage rooms, toilet and shower facilities. For more lifestyle indulgences, there is a charming gazebo with built-in barbecue, and an outdoor kitchen with rotisserie for all-weather entertaining. The external improvements to this property are as fine as those found inside, in addition to the pool and gazebo there is a free-standing double garage, plus a second under the roof line of the home.

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This unit is in the heart of the town and is immaculate throughout. Currently tenanted this fabulous front unit offers; 2 bedrooms with built in robes, kitchen with electric upright oven and dishwasher. Both bedrooms offer built in robes and a spacious lounge has air condition, gas heating and an adjoining dining area. Throughout this unit is new carpet and the laundry and bathroom are immaculate. Outdoors is a generous yard for a unit and single car garage.

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17 Blake Court, MOUNT ELIZA $860,000 - $940,000 Harcourts, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000 Andrew Gillespie, 0414 680 512

OFFERED for sale for the first time, this family residence is situated on a fantastic 2697 square metre block and comprises four bedrooms, including the main bedroom which has an ensuite, walk-in robe, and private balcony access with a view over the rear gardens. Three spacious living areas are sure to see every member of the family find a place to call their own. A splendid formal lounge has an open fireplace, there is also a formal dining room, and the rumpus room has a built-in bar area for evening cocktails. For more relaxed occasions there is a comfortable family meals area that adjoins the kitchen. Featuring quality stainless-steel appliances, the renovated kitchen has a dishwasher and gleaming polished floorboards. For convenience, there is gas ducted heating and air-conditioning throughout. Externally, the home offers more fantastic value with a well-fenced in-ground pool, and the block has secondary access from Cumming Lane, in addition to the double garage with handy side access for a caravan or boat.

Stylishly renovated with neutral tones Court location, land size approx. 557m2 L-shaped lounge/formal dining Kitchen with stainless steel appliances Evaporative cooling and ducted heating Undercover outdoor entertaining Garage with workshop/man cave

Maryanne Cardillo 0418 948 287 Best Offer Over $435,000 OPEN: Visit: eview.com.au

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74 Guelph Street, SOMERVILLE

6/78-80 Eramosa Road East, SOMERVILLE

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Large home, 3 acres, close to town Looking for a tree change? Here it is! 4 double bedrooms, study/5th bedroom Three separate oversized living areas Open plan timber kitchen 5 bay garage / workshop (4 with doors) Fenced paddocks

Sam Bucca 0412 755 544

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Looking for a lifestyle change? Charming property on 5100m2 approx. Ranch style weatherboard home Full length bull-nosed verandah 2 bedroom unit with separate entry Large garage / workshop Huge covered decked entertaining

Sam Bucca 0412 755 544

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AUCTION

TYABB 105 Jones Road

WHERE THE COUNTRY MEETS THE COAST Set on 3 acres and boasting over 50 squares (approx) of total living offering space and versatility, this premiere four bedroom home takes in expansive views of the bay and beyond. The ground level offers a multi-functional floorplan with four separate living areas, including light-filled informal living and dining with wood combustion heater, formal dining, study or fifth bedroom and games room with bar. The grand kitchen blends luxury with practicality, offering stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops and butler’s pantry. A wide staircase brings you to four spacious bedrooms, including master suite with generous walk in robe, ensuite with spa and granite bench tops. Additional features include, ducted heating and cooling throughout, multi camera video surveillance security system, ducted vacuum and internal access to double garage, plus adjacent identical second garage. A place for relaxation and resort-style living with freestanding indoor heated pool and 6 seater spa. Step into the great outdoors and enjoy built-in BBQ kitchen and rotisserie, plus gazebo for year round entertaining, all with magnificent sea views. A generous 1 acre paddock to rear also beckons for a multitude of uses. Genuine vendors will meet the market.

AUCTION VIEW: TERMS: AGENT:

Saturday, April 25th at 3.00pm Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

10% Deposit, Balance 60 days. Vacant Possession. Paige Brierley 0405 496 722 Chris Watt 0417 588 321

AUCTION

TYABB 1-4 / 1542 Frankston Flinders Road

SOLID AS A ROCK! - FOR SALE NOW OR TO BE AUCTIONED IN ONE LINE (4 UNITS) Very spacious and full of original character, these California bungalows are in a prime position. Features include 10ft ceilings with ornate cornices and polished hardwood ﬂooring throughout each unit. Entertaining is made easy with a decked outdoor entertaining area and spacious yard to units 1, 2 & 3. Each unit has a spacious kitchen offering gas cooking and electric oven with plenty of bench and cupboard space, adjoined to living and dining area. The generous master bedrooms of each unit are zoned to the front of the home, offering BIR’s and plenty of privacy, plus expansive main bathroom has separate shower and bath in each unit. Further features include, ducted heating to units 1, 2 & 3, access to single garage from rear yard and established gardens. Offering a fantastic opportunity for investors to secure a 4 unit complex with great returns, or ﬁrst home buyers and retirees looking to settle on the Mornington Peninsula surrounded by opulent wineries and coastline. Must be sold on the day or offers accepted prior to Auction! Page 8

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AUCTION Saturday, May 2nd at 2.00pm VIEW:

Saturday 1:30-2:00pm

TERMS: AGENT:

10% Deposit, Balance 30/60/90 days. Wilma Green 0407 833 996 Paige Brierley 0405 496 722

AUCTION

BITTERN 90 Davies Road

DECEASED ESTATE AUCTION – “UNFINISHED SYMPHONY” Western Red Cedar home of over 43 squares (406m2) under roofline built to lock up with plumbing and wiring completed. A traditional Australian Homestead style property of 3-4 bedrooms with full ensuite and spa to master, BIR’s to all other bedrooms, massive laundry and North aspect surrounded by over 14squares (133m2) of verandah on 3 sides and massive carport under roofline. A huge 20,000 litre concrete water tank, plus pump and bore with plenty of room to grow vegies and be self-sustainable are also on offer together with the possible addition of surrounding road reserves (S.T.C.A.) This property represents a unique opportunity to purchase a small acreage home at an affordable price. The successful purchaser will need tradesman skills to bring this unfinished gem to its full potential, but the lifestyle on offer will be worth the toil.

AUCTION VIEW: TERMS: AGENT:

Saturday, May 16th at 1.00pm Saturday 12:30-1:00pm

10% Deposit. Balance 120 days. Vacant Possession. Wilma Green 0407 833 996

AUCTION

HASTINGS 1869 Frankston Flinders Road MAIN ROAD SHOWROOM WITH POTENTIAL High clear span tilt panel building of approx 700m² with the best of everything including, floating plaster ceiling and concealed lighting, split system air conditioning, stereo system, CCTV security stystem with security alarm, two pack epoxy floor treatment, electric roller door access to rear car park from dispatch area, huge display windows, 30 sealed car spaces on site, abundant external lighting for signage and enough height for mezzanine level. Internal layout includes open plan retail area, bathroom with shower, full kitchen to staff room, separate invalid WC, feature corner entry with auto doors impeccably maintained landscaping plus previous permit for building of 936m²+ at rear. Suit many uses including dance studio and office or the sale of office supplies, floor coverings, window furnishings, light fittings, automotive parts, furniture, party supplies, childrens needs, sporting and equestrian or warehouse.

AUCTION Wednesday, May 6th at 2.00pm VIEW: By Appointment TERMS: 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 days. AGENT:

Vacant Possession. Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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Solid earner or a great first buy

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

19 Allchin Avenue, MORNINGTON $520,000 - $570,00 Barry Plant Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Chris Berryman, 0439 313 175

CLOSE to Bentons Junior College, this wonderful family home creates a great first impression, one that will continue throughout your stay. There are three bedrooms plus a separate study, and two spacious living areas feature in a casual and light-filled open-plan layout. A tiled family room overlooks the rear alfresco entertaining area and garden, with the adjoining kitchen, decked out in beech-style cabinetry, also boasting stainless-steel appliances. Set on a 680 square metre block in a quiet neighbourhood, this home provides comfort and class with a subtle modern finish, there is a double garage under the roof line and the home also includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a security system and Foxtel connection.

GREAT LOCATION

NEW LISTING

9 Stalwart Avenue, HASTINGS $250,000 - $270,000 Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900 Jonathan McShane, 0447 282 852

THIS solid and sturdy home has been given a fantastic makeover to match the modern standards that today’s buyers are seeking. The interior now boasts timber floors throughout and living areas have been well-decorated for comfort and functionality. A splendid kitchen features a stainless-steel dishwasher and under bench oven with gas hotplates, and there is a handy servery window through to the lounge room. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the main bathroom which has a separate shower and corner spa bath. The large backyard affords plenty of space for children and pets, with the property also backing onto a nature reserve.

BALNARRING 31 Paciﬁc Drive

BITTERN 13 Hector Close

NEW LISTING

NOW YOU SEE IT...

Four-bedroom family home on 1130m2 (approx.) lot with generous open plan area including kitchen with island bench, Ilve appliances and a duel fuel oven and gas 5 burner hotplate. Bi-fold doors open out to the outdoor deck area for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining. A formal living area is at the front of the home, with the bedrooms positioned to the rear. Extra features include ducted heating and cooling, European laundry and secure fencing. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $500,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:30-12:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $670,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 2:30-3:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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BITTERN 52 The Bittern Boulevard

ONLY 7 LEFT!

AFFORDABLE FAMILY LIVING Surrounded by established gardens on 702m2 (approx) allotment, this ideal family home is features two separate living areas and dining room, light-ﬁlled kitchen with s/steel appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space. Three bedrooms have BIR’s with the main bedroom boasting WIR & FES. Other features include ducted heatin, double garage, and access from the dining room to the outdoor entertaining area and large yard for the kids to enjoy. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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TASTEFULLY RENOVATED

Near-new and well presented, this modern home integrates indoor & outdoor living with a smartly conﬁgured ﬂoorplan catering for all family requirements. The main bedroom has FES & WIR, living zones at the rear of the home include lounge and dining area, a theatre room and family zone. The spacious kitchen has s/steel appliances, glass splashback and plenty of bench space. The entertaining hub has a decked area with room for a pool (STCA). Additional features include double garage. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $470,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 10:30-11:00am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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BITTERN 75 Hendersons Road HUGE STAMP DUTY SAVINGS For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including ducted heating, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property, plus s/steel appliances and LCD down lights throughout. Finished with ﬂy screens, letterbox and clothes line. 2 bedroom unit available. 8 units SOLD, only 7 left! Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE From $360,000 VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

TYABB

$870,000 plus

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$585,000 plus

VENDORS MOVING ON - PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD! A “ONE AND ONLY” PERIOD HOME • 4 bedrooms (main with WIR), two bathrooms •Kitchen with new quality s/steel appliances including dishwasher and plumbed double-door refridgerator +XJH ORXQJH URRP ZLWK D PDJQLÀFHQW RSHQ ÀUH SODFH •GDH and four air conditioning units •Full length verandahs front and back •Set on 1745 sqm (approx) with established gardens and outdoor barbecue area. •Fully lined 22sqm attic space with power providing ample storage or a play area for the kids.

CENTRAL LIFESTYLE FAMILY LIVING ON 2 ACRES! Situated in a leafy setting this property offers privacy, space, uncompromised renovations and the convenience of central location. Features include: • 4 Bedrooms all with air-conditioning • Main bedroom with WIR & FES • Formal and informal living plus dining area •Spacious kitchen with s/steel appliances •Large study area off formal living room •Family bathroom •Ducted heating and vacuum systems •Outdoor entertainment area with in-ground pool and spa •Double garage plus plenty of open parking space •Fenced grounds with mature trees, paved driveway, 7 taps for the gardens, and a chicken coop •Situated close to Flinders Christian College, a short drive to Peninsula Link and all of the premier beaches, wineries and attractions that the peninsula has to offer

BITTERN - 2550 Frankston Flinders Road

$345,000 plus

HUGE OPPORTUNITY TO SUB-DIVIDE (STCA)

INSPECT SAT 11.00-11.30AM

•Centrally located close to schools, shops and transport •3 Bedrooms with BIR’s •Combined lounge and dining room •Spacious kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space •Updated family bathroom •Single garage and carport •Situated on 697sqm block

CRIB POINT

By Negotiation

VACANT LAND •513sqm (approx) block •Situated in a leafy setting close to schools shops and transport •All services available •Get a great deal on your new home build

HASTINGS

$345,000 plus

THE PERFECT BALANCE - SPACIOUS, CENTRAL AND LOW MAINTENANCE • 3 Bedrooms with built in robes, master with WIR & ensuite • Spacious separate living and dining areas • Sizeable kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space and stainless steel appliances • Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling/heating • Decked outdoor undercover al-fresco area • Currently let for $340pw until 25/8/15

BITTERN - 2540 Frankston Flinders Road

$339,000 plus

INSPECT SAT 12.00-12.30PM

LIGHT AND BRIGHT - ENDLESS POTENTIAL

•3 bedrooms, main with walk-through robe to bathroom •Spacious living & dining area •Kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space •Verandah running along front of home •Situated on a northerly aspect this home captures the morning winter sun and is located in an area with a precedence of subdivision (stca)

HASTINGS

$330,000 - $360,000

DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS - 900 SQM (APPROX.) •20m frontage x 45m depth (approx) •Three bedrooms with built in robes •Two large living areas •Galley-style kitchen with plenty of cupboard space •Single garage and carport •Currently let for $280 per week

Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 1/109 High Street Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

Sales: Sean Crimmins Ph 0411 734 814 Property Management Team: Ph 0421 473 135

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CRIB POINT

Entry Level

Investors Return

Look no further if you are looking for a good rental return, the choice is yours with 2 houses, buy one or both. Both are on their own titles and are leased until June 2015 with a rental of $240pw each. Both have 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry, lounge and meals area with an adjoining kitchen featuring upright VWRYH 7KLV LV D JRRG VWDUW IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU RU LQYHVWRU wanting to get into the market.

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HASTINGS

For Sale: Offers over $825,000

For Sale: $318,000

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Four Bedrooms & Close To Town A location hard to beat, only a street away from the centre of Hastings shopping area.This home is positioned at the front of the block and has a separate driveway, with 2 units built at the rear. Featuring 4 bedroom a separate large family/lounge room and new carpets and paint throughout. Brand new kitchen with s/s appliances and a tiled meals area.The bathroom with separate bath and shower was renovated recently. Outside a carport and fenced courtyard. Currently tenanted this property is an ideal investment with units of this size and this close to town always in high demand.Tenants happy to renew lease for further term. Current term expiring in March, meaning this property can also be suited to an owner occupier.

BALNARRING

Bush Sanctuary

Relaxing Lifestyle Opportunity

Set on 3/4 acre, this New England Colonial Cottage will warm your heart.Walk through the rose arbour along the recycled UHG EULFN SDWK WR WKH FRYHUHG GHFN YHUDQGDK 7KH OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG open plan living area has high-vaulted ceilings with a mezzanine level featuring a rumpus room at one end and a loft bedroom with built in cupboards at the other. There are 3 more bedrooms downstairs, including main bedroom with WIR & FES with corner spa and French doors opening out to the lovely native garden. A parents retreat would make for a great home RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RU VWXGLR 7KH IXQFWLRQDO NLWFKHQ ERDVWV VWRQH EHQFKWRSV plenty of cupboard space, a double door pantry, hot plates, wall oven and dishwasher. There is an adjacent dining room, a cosy lounge room and through a set of sliding doors is the undercover entertainment area. The home has GDH, ceiling fan, air-conditioning and a wood heater. Outside are 2 sheds with power, bore & mains water plus 20,000L water tank.

A peaceful 2.2 acres of land with a Federation-style home boasting high ceilings with ornate cornice and ceiling roses, quality carpets, SROLVKHG Ă RRUERDUGV DQG WLOHV WR WKH EDWKURRP ODXQGU\ DQG kitchen. There are four bedrooms, including the main bedroom with walk-through robe to an ensuite, a central bathroom plus separate powder room. The central kitchen has Tasmanian Blackwood cabinetry, stone benchtops plus a 900mm free standing cooker and dishwasher.There is an adjacent dining room and a FKRLFH RI WZR OLYLQJ DUHDV RQH ZLWK DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH DQG WKH other has a free standing Coonara. Through the French doors is an expansive deck surrounding a swimming pool, there are several sheds with power and a large American-style barn has been Ă&#x20AC;WWHG RXW ZLWK DOO IDFLOLWLHV IRU D GUHDP PDQ FDYH 7KLV EHDXWLIXOO\ maintained property would suit a large family or trades person who needs storage.

For Sale: Offers over $630,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

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BITTERN - 7 Dunstan Street

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

Tallon

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

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For Sale: $950,000

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000 tallon.com.au

Satchwells

HASTINGS 1/97 High Street BALNARRING 14 Balnarring Village

5979 1888 5983 5509

Real Estate

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years HASTINGS

$328,000

SOMERVILLE

OFFERS OVER $550,000

100 METRES TO TOWN

SURE TO IMPRESS

Generous in size, beautiful in design, this 3 to 4 bedroom home allows for very easy living & great entertaining. On offer is a large kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher, spacious open plan dining and lounge, master bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 other bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a separate formal lounge, heating & cooling, and outside is a superb undercover entertaining area overlooking landscaped gardens on this generous block of approx 850sqm. A double garage has rear roler-door access, and tank water for the gardens.This beautifully presented home is close to schools, shopping centres, sporting facilities & transport.

If location & lifestyle is what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for this elegant 2 bedroom unit ticks all the boxes, literally a 2 minute walk to the heart of town. The kitchen includes good quality appliances, carpet & tiles throughout, separate meals area, evaporative cooling, gas heating, dual-entryu bathroom from main bedroom, and a separate lounge complete the package inside. Outside features an undercover paved outdoor entertaining area and a remote controlled garage. This unit is in a prime location and would suit retiree/ investor.

CRIB POINT

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

$340,000 COUNTRY COTTAGE

Tucked away in a beautifully treed quiet court location, this 3 bedroom home in excellent condition. Freshly painted throughout, the home features large lounge with outlook to garden, kitchen with dishwasher and adjoining meals area, central bathroom with seperate w/c plus all bedrooms with built in robes. Great storage/parking facilities with single carport, single garage with power, shed & undercover parking, suit small boat or caravan, paved low maintenance rear yard.

Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

CRIB POINT

OFFERS OVER $672,000

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OFFERS OVERS $570,000 ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD

This original homestead, built in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, is positioned on 1 acre approx. and features 4 bedrooms plus a study, hostess kitchen including dishwasher, large living and meals area with lovely high ceilings and a Coonara woodheater. Outside comprises a spacious yard with landscaped gardens and a gorgeous in ground pool for you and your family to enjoy over summer. $ P [ P ZRUNVKRS LV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D ERQXV WR house all your valuable treasures and more than enough room for the cars, boat, trailers and caravans.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

446 Stony Point Road - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

BITTERN

$575,000

TRANQUILLITY ON A SECURE 3/4 ACRE BLOCK

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3RVLWLRQHG GRZQ D TXLHW FUHVFHQW KLV KRPH GHĂ&#x20AC;QDWHO\ has the WOW factor. Set on a 3/4 acre block, the curved driveway is surrounded by lush gardens with the home itself offering a large living area, 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C;including main with walk-in robe and ensuite with spa, and built-in robes to remaining bedrooms.The kitchen offers Meile appliances including dishwasher and there is ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home for your comfort.

7KLV LPPDFXODWH UHFHQWO\ UHQRYDWHG Ă&#x20AC;YH EHGURRP plus study home is located on 1200m2 approx block and 5 minutes from shops, primary school and transport.The home offers two separate living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, built-in robes to other bedrooms, kitchen with dishwasher, 900mm Euromaid oven, adjoining meals & family room that opens to a alfresco outdoor living area, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside features a 12 x 6m workshop with parking for 4 vehicles.This home is exceptional value and recommended to anyone looking for quality and convenience.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

CRIB POINT

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

U O ND FF E ER R

6/73 Victoria Street - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

17 Sudholz Street - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

OFFERS OVER $270,000 HASTINGS

OFFERS OVER $375,000

BEST VALUE IN CRIB POINT

CLOSE TO TOWN & MARINA

Superbly positioned, this modern 3 bedroom unit is located walking distance to shops and public transport. Features include a formal separate lounge room, a stylish near new kitchen with quality appliances which includes a dishwasher, the 3 good sized bedrooms have built in robes, a central bathroom, laundry and heating complete the interior. Outside features a large rear yard suitable for pets, a low maintenance garden, and a lock up garage with remote. A short walk to medical centre, shops & transport makes his ideal for someone who wants convenience.The property is currently leased till October 2014, at $280pw.

This single level, 3BR unit is very close to High Street and is a lovely, light and airy property. Comprising a large living area, good quality kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bedroom with FES & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, separate bathroom and laundry, and a double garage. This home is all class and would suit the most discerning buyer, located minutes from the marina, parks and shops. Extra features include ducted heating, full builders warranty, 9ft ceilings, Ceasarstone benches to bathroom & kitchen and a six star rating. As an investment project this property will offer a high yield currently tenanted at $370pw.

R E D N U OFFER

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

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

SINCE 1888

Frankston South 25 Pastoral Street

Lifestyle or Development Opportunity Located in this tightly held and picturesque pocket of Frankston South set in a quiet court overlooking Sweetwater creek sits this character filled split level four bedroom family home. Set on 3100m2 (approx.) this could be the perfect lifestyle property with plenty of room for a tennis court and pool or has the potential for subdivision STCA. Featuring multiple living areas, four good sized bedrooms, two of which have ensuites, central bathroom and an expansive balcony overlooking scenic Sweet Water Creek Nature Reserve. Perfect for that morning coffee or afternoon drink! For the chef of the home the well-appointed central kitchen with quality appliances will make entertaining with family & friends a breeze. Special features include gas ducted heating, open fire place, internal cellar/storage room, study nook, gorgeous native gardens, handy garden shed, double carport & development potential with wonderful natural views. Within the Frankston High School Zone & overlooking a stunning natural reserve in a quiet cul-de-sac & within a short stroll to the beach, foreshore restaurants, reserves/walking tracks, Frankston CDB, quality schools, transport, access to Peninsula Link & a short commute to the newly opened state of the art PARC Aquatics centre this property is ideal for family living as well as those looking for a development opportunity in this popular location. For Sale View Open

Negotiable over $670,000 www.harcourts.com.au Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

FOR LEASE

Crib Point 46 Jacka Street

Hastings 6 Greythorn Road

Location, Location, Location

Garden Maintenance Included

This large home is well-suited to families and holiday makers with 4BR’s – main with FES, open plan kitchen, meals This house has excellent street appeal and comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, master with WIR & FES, a well appointed kitchen (with near new appliances) overlooking dining area and backyard, plus a separate family room/ and lounge, upstairs parents retreat, 4 car garage with bathroom & workshop, landscaped garden, and a studio at lounge. The home features gas heating, floating floorboards and a large fully fenced yard. the rear of the shed. Also includes heating & cooling. Close to transport, shops & schools. For Lease $310 per week Inspect By Appointment

For Lease $430 per week Inspect By Appointment Hastings Office 5970 7333

Hastings Office 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

FOR LEASE

Bittern 31a Bennett Street

Hastings 6 Seaspray Court

Brand New 3 Bedroom House

Well-Maintained 4 Bedroom Home In Quiet Court

Brand new, light filled and stunning with 3BR’s – main with WIR & FES, separate lounge, dining area and kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, gas stove top plus a dishwasher. All of this plus a private yard, double garage and ducted heating throughout.

Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including ensuite to main bedroom, there are also two living areas, kitchen with stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher, a paved outdoor entertaining area, manicured back yard, double garage with rear roller door access, ducted heating throughout and split system air-conditioning.

For Lease $340 per week Inspect By Appointment Hastings Office 5970 7333

For Lease $380 per week Inspect By Appointment Hastings Office 5970 7333

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

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

SINCE 1888

AUCTION

Somers 8 Western Park Road

‘Burradoo’ Once in a generation an opportunity comes along that’s just too good to pass up. With stunning panoramic water views spanning from Phillip Island through to Flinders and with direct access to renowned Somers beach offers an opportunity to be part of this unique and enviable lifestyle rarely on offer. Set atop Western Park Road, arguably one the most sought after pockets of beach side Somers sits this impressive two storey family home. Featuring an expansive front balcony to enjoy the exceptional sunsets with family and friends will be a highlight for the lucky purchaser. Semi open plan living comprises the hub of the home with multiple living zones and a generous central kitchen for the chef of the home. To accommodate the growing family or holiday visitors there are three generous bedrooms and master with walk-in robe, en-suite and a central main bathroom. Special features include; Split system cooling, gas log fire, lift to the second level, self-contained downstairs rumpus room with kitchenette, store room and laundry/bathroom, triple carport, large workshop and ample shedding. With direct beach access and a short stroll to Somers General Store, Yacht Club and stunning panoramic water views this exceptional property is a must to inspect. AUCTION Saturday 18th April at 1.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 12.30-1.00pm Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 For Lease

Safety Beach

15B Pickings Road, Safety Beach Stunning 4BR plus study townhouse, featuring Aussie Oak floors, spacious living & dining area with electric fireplace, bi-fold doors open to a huge hardwood deck with pizza oven. Kitchen includes butler’s pantry, stone benchtops & splashback, 900mm upright gas/electric stove, double drawer dishwasher and plenty of storage. Huge master suite, ducted heating and cooling and more! Available Now 4

For Lease Rent $725 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mount Martha

591 Esplanade, Mount Martha Executive double storey home with 4BR’s plus study, three living rooms for formal entertaining and relaxed family living with access to a wraparound landscaped courtyard. Kitchen features granite benchtops, walk-in pantry and s/steel appliances. Also featuring ducted heating, refrigerated air conditioning and double garage with roller door through to the rear, lawn and garden maintenance included. Available Now 4

For Lease Rent $900 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Safety Beach

22 Walter Street, Safety Beach

8 Somerset Place, Safety Beach

An older style home with 3 bedrooms. Front living room with gas heating and separate kitchen meals area. Great sized, fenced back yard and plenty of off street parking. Easy access to Peninsula Link, close to the beach and transport. 6-8 month lease available. Available Now

Space for all the family with room for a boat, trailer and caravan. Including 3 spacious living rooms, bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances, electric oven and gas cooking adjoins a family meals space that overlooks the large, fully fenced back yard and paved courtyard. Double gated side access for a boat or caravan and a drive through double garage provide plenty of access to back yard. Available Now

For Lease Rent $300 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease Rent $600 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mornington

For Lease

Safety Beach

42 Carnoustie Grove, Mornington

61 Helm Avenue, Safety Beach

This freshly renovated property is located in a sought after beachside spot only a short walk to the beaches, local shops and cafes, with transport only moments away. Offering a modern interior and plenty of living space including a kitchen meals area plus two separate lounges with split systems this is a great family home. Separate rear garage, plenty of car parking space and a great sized yard. Available Now

Executive two storey residence in Martha Cove, with 3BR’s all with private bathrooms. Open plan living area with well-appointed kitchen featuring s/steel appliances. Master bedroom with WIR and BIR, ensuite and adult’s retreat. Other bedrooms with private bathrooms. Ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, ample storage space, DLUG, low maintenance yard and entertaining decked area. Available Now

For Lease Rent $600 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au Page 16

For Lease

Safety Beach

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For Lease Rent $620 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

NEWS DESK

Call to assist private pool as SPA languishes RESIDENTS on the southern peninsula have asked the shire council to “assist with improvements to the Colchester Rd pool” in Rosebud. The request came in a 125-signature petition presented to Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors two weeks ago. Its primary request was that the shire develop the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) but if it did not go ahead or was subject to lengthy delays, the shire should put money into the privately owned pool in Rosebud’s light industrial area, the town’s only pool. The shire has done this before during the SPA saga, which has dragged on for almost 15 years. The shire’s sport and leisure department gave the petitioners a long reply, which outlined the history of the proposed aquatic centre at Rosebud, first suggested in May 2000. There was a feasibility study done in 2005, which was updated in 2013. Shire councillors voted to kick the pool off the foreshore last November. It was a triple backflip with pike as SPA had been stopped from being built on the foreshore until early 2012 when Coalition Environment Minister Ryan Smith gave permission for the location after the Labor government had

steadfastly refused to approve the foreshore site for six years. In July 2013 the council removed the foreshore site as the council’s preferred location but in December reversed its decision and approved the foreshore again. “At the shire’s ordinary council meeting on 8 December 2014, the council deferred the resolutions, and requested further briefings and workshops,” the sport and leisure department told the petitioners mid-March. The resolutions on hold included preparing a report about what to do with the shire-owned land in Wannaeue Place, Rosebud (Rosebud Central shopping centre, which the shire bought in 2012 as an alternative site to the foreshore); a report about building SPA adjacent to the shire office in Besgrove St, Rosebud; proposed refurbishment of Rosebud Memorial Hall (which was to be part of SPA on the foreshore); and implementation of the coastal management plan for Rosebud foreshore. The bottom line? No action on the deferred resolutions and “no further decision has been made at this stage in relation to the SPA project”. Mike Hast

Setting right tone for business talk MARKETING director Danielle Storey of The Cartridge Family – ink, toner and printer sellers since 2000 – is guest speaker at Peninsula Business Network’s breakfast meeting 7-8.30am on Tuesday 14 April at Balnarring Heritage Tavern, 3059 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring. Her topic is “Creating million dollar customer relationships”. “Price is rarely a factor for clients when they

are choosing to buy from reliable providers or suppliers. How you communicate with and spoil your customers will determine whether or not they will return for more of your service or product,” she says. Members $20, others $35 includes cooked breakfast and hot drinks. Book by 13 April on www.peninsulabusinessnetwork.org.au or call Ron Chowanetz, 0412 534 503.

Best dressed: There were smiles all around last week when Pippa Hanson (Sports Injury Clinic), right, and Allison Besanko (FBN), presented a $4000 to Helen McLean, manager, and Gayle Powell, Cheryl Chapman and Melanie Edgar, of Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Marg Harrison, BusinessTimes

Business lunch helps job seekers EMPLOYMENT opportunities for women lifted last week when Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula received $4000, the proceeds from a 4 March International Women’s Day lunch at Frankston RSL. Dress for Success provides women with “appropriate” clothes to wear to job interviews as well as mentoring disadvantaged unemployed women who want to return to work. In six years the service, which operates from Bayside shopping centre, has helped more than 3000 women. Frankston Business Network, Women’s Connect group co-hosted the annual International Women’s Day lunch which was attended by 180 guests. “International Women’s Day is an appropriate

day to assist an organisation like Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula, which is specifically helping women to improve their lives” Michelle Braggins said. Diners were engaged in “finding their inner voice” by speaker Alice Haemmerle who had them singing during the event. Haemmerle is a former opera singer and now a life- oach. Dressed for Success has now expanded its program to include pre-employment workshops for IT skills, goal setting, interview presentation training and time management. The next Women’s Connect lunch, which aims to bring top business and inspirational speakers to business women on the peninsula, will be on 16 September at the Mornington Racecourse.

Saints may march out Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ST KILDA Football Club could be on its way back to Moorabbin. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill confirmed council has had “a couple of discussions with them [St Kilda]” when asked by The News. The Saints quit Moorabbin in 2007 amid a disagreement with Kingston Council over the redevelopment of the Linton St facilities. The club had wanted to move 80 poker machines from Linton St to South Rd premises. St Kilda subsequently agreed to base its training headquarters at Seaford’s Belvedere Park after Frankston Council agreed to make a financial contribution to the Seaford sporting precinct. Kingston Council pushed ahead with an $11 million upgrade of the Moorabbin oval as a community facility to include local sports teams although St Kilda remains a tenant at Linton St. “St Kilda still have the best part of a 30-year lease on Linton St and to some extent as a tenant there they’re free to do whatever they want,” Cr Gledhill said. The mayor said council’s main focus was on ensuring the Moorabbin redevelopment, yet to be formalised, will proceed with or without St Kilda’s increased involvement but the door is not closed on the Saint’s return. The project is being funded by council, the AFL and the state government. “We’ll talk to anyone who’s going to be involved in something that’s going to deliver a better outcome for Kingston and its residents, teams and community group,” Cr Gledhill said. “This community facility is going

In pursuit of the hirsute

On the move? St Kilda Football Club could leave Seaford, above, and return to Moorabbin Oval. Picture: Gary Sissons

ahead. If you can add to it and make life even better for these junior teams in the Southern Football League we will listen to you.” St Kilda released a statement on Tuesday advising the club would announce it the next few months “if a refurbished Moorabbin or Junction Oval will house their main base”. Saints CEO Matt Finnis flagged a return to greater community engagement in Kingston after trying to become “the AFL club of the south east” with its move to Seaford.

“We want Moorabbin to be a vibrant place that can grow with the reinvigoration of that broader precinct from the Moorabbin junction from the train station right down to the development of the hospital nearby,” he said. “There’s opportunities for us to grow with the community in that area.” Frankston Council pumped $4 million into the deal which saw St Kilda move its training base to Seaford. Frankston Council declined to comment “at this stage” when contacted by The News.

FASHION is cyclical and beards are back in fashion again. Young hipsters have taken on the look and ace faces from the Mornington Peninsula to New York feature facial hair. Seaford photographer Stan Barnett was ahead of the fashion curve. He has spent the past few years travelling in Australia, China, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand and Europe capturing portraits of men with beards for a book unsurprisingly called Men with Beards. It’s all for a good cause. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Leukemia Foundation. Well-known bearded men including Derryn Hinch, Jon Faine, music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski and actor Shane Jacobson agreed to be photographed for Mr Barnett’s project. Mr Barnett had the idea for the book while caravanning in far north Queensland and the Northern Territory. As a member of the Frankston Camera Club he decided to take photos of “the people and the markets” while holidaying for a club digital slideshow competition. “I produced it and after I finished I thought ‘there are a lot of men with beards’ and I took them out, put them

in a folder on my computers and gradually added to them over the years.” It was suggested the photographs could make a good book. “I started emailing – let’s be rude and call them ‘the rich and the famous’ – asking them to be involved,” Mr Barnett said. He said the likes of the Bell Shakespeare’s Company’s John Bell and journalist Derryn Hinch had been generous with their time for the fundraising project. He said the Leukemia Foundation “get almost nothing from the government” so he and his wife decided all profits should go to the foundation which offers support to those affected by the cancer of the blood cells. Almost $900 has been raised from book sales so far. “My wife has said ‘if you’re serious about this book you should grow a beard’ … but I’m 71, have a full head of mainly dark hair and the beard was mainly white and it looked very strange so I shaved it off.” The Men with Beards book is available to buy for $90 with all profits going to the Leukemia Foundation. Email stan@menwithbeards.com.au Neil Walker Western Port News 7 April 2015

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Boating victim’s body discovered Compiled by Melissa Walsh GO and see Matt Elliott in “All a mistake,” Saturday next at Frankston. *** “TRUE love is a spasm, and I’ve had several already.”—Cornelia in “All a mistake.” See our ad. *** “ALL a mistake” next Saturday at Mechanics Hall, Frankston. A FarceComedy in three acts, by St Paul’s Club. *** THE district picnic and sports carnival organised by Mr T. Holland, which was held at Flinders on Monday, realised £75 for the Belgian Fund. *** THOSE who bought tickets for the purposed lecture on “Jerusalem” which was abandoned by Miss Meyer, and have not yet received their money back are asked to apply immediately to Rev G. A. Kitchen. *** WE call the attention of our readers to an advertisement in another column of the announcement of a concert, to be held on Wednesday 28th April, at which mementos, in the form of medals and watches will be presented to the local members of the Expeditionary Forces. Very good talent has been secured, stirring addresses will be delivered and we sincerely hope that there will be a good attendance of the public, so that the send off may be hearty and enthusiastic. ***

ABOUT 160 senior cadets of the 53rd Regiment, under Lieutenant Peoriw, are camped at Ballam Park, 2 miles from Frankston. A church parade was held at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday last, and in the afternoon a route march to Langwarrin took place. The camp broke up on Monday. About 30 boys of the 58th Regiment (Preston and Kew) were camped at the cricket ground. The boys conduct at both camps has been admirable. *** AS a sequel to the sad drowning accident which occurred here last week, the victims of which were two men, news reached Hastings that a body had been discovered by a fisherman named Peter Peterson, who resides at Stony Point. Peterson found the body on the high water mark, about three quarters of a mile in a direct line from the scene of the fatality, on the north side of Han’s Inlet. The body was conveyed to Hastings by Constable O’Shannesey, and was identified by Joseph Amendola as that of his son, Nicholas, who lost his life while trying to rescue Laurence Neilson. The other body has not yet been found. *** WE have been shown a very handsome album, with about 50 photographic views of Frankston and its surroundings taken by Mr J. C. Garrood, to the order of the Frankston Progress Association, who intend to place some in the Tourists Bureau, Melbourne, for inspection by tourist looking out for a beautiful holiday

resort. The views comprise many of the most picturesque and beautiful spots around the town, and some of the views along the beach and at the pier are really magnificent. There is also shown a very fine view of the township itself. Mr Garrood has shown great taste and judgement in the compilation of the album, and taken as a work of art it is very fine indeed. *** FOREIGN Mission services will be held in the churches of the Frankston Methodist Circuit during the coming week, commencing on Sunday next, when the Rev J.W.Burton will preach in Frankston, Langwarrin, and Somerville in the morning, afternoon and evening respectively, and meetings will be held during the week at Tyabb on Monday, Somerville on Tuesday, Langwarrin on Wednesday, and Frankston on Thursday evening, commencing at 8 o’clock each evening. Mr Burton is spoken of as a fluent lecturer , and is well up on the subject of foreign missions, being organising secretary to the Victorian Branch of missions, and his meetings should be both interesting and instructive. *** ON Tuesday afternoon next, the remodelled school, at Frankston, will be office- ally opened by the Minister and Director of Education. Extensive improvements and additions have been made to the school, and it is now one of the most up-to-date buildings in the State. A room has also been

erected in the school ground for the use of the scholars, fitted with all the necessary furniture and tools which will doubtless be of great advent- age to them in the course of their studies. The ceremony will commence about half past 2 o’clock, on the arrival of the officials from Melbourne, when, after an inspection of the school and grounds, short addresses will be given to the scholars and parents, when an adjournment will be made to the Mechanics’ Hall, where tea will be spread, and several toasts given and responded to. Invitations have been issued and accepted by the Hon A. Downward, Sir John Madden M.L.A and Crs of Frankston and Hastings, in addition to the heads of the Education Department. It is to be hoped the parents will turn out in force that day and show their approval of the efforts put forth for the benefit of the children. *** A MEETING of the committee of the recently formed Frankston Belgian Relief Fund was held on Thursday evening, 1st April. All the collecting cards, which had been in circulation for the past month, were presented and checked. The total amounted to £9 15s 9d, which was considered very satisfactory, and if a like amount is collected each month it will go a long way in assisting a most deserving fund. The treasurer also acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of an amount of 10s 1d, the proceeds of a raffle of handkerchiefs, from Mrs Hartland. The winner of the handkerchiefs is No 131, C. S. Lincoln.

*** THE body of one of the victims of the sad boating accident which occurred on March 21st, was found on the beach near Stony Point on April 1st by P. Peterson, who was walking to the railway station with some fish. Word was immediately sent to Constable O’Shannesey, who proceeded to the spot with J. Amendola. The latter identified the body as that of his son Nicholas, and the body was conveyed to the Royal Hotel. At the inquiry held on Friday afternoon evidence was given by Alick Lothian and Ernest Maurice Jennings to the effect that Lawrence Neilson fell overboard by some means unknown, and that Amendola dived in to his rescue. Mr J.M.Watt, J.P. found that Guisiffe Nicholas Amendola came by his death on March 21st from drowning, and that he entered the water in the attempt to rescue Lawrence Neilson, who had by some unaccountable means got into the water. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, which was largely attended. The Rev, F. E Watt officiated at the graveside, mentioning in a few appropriate words of the deed in which deceased gave his life. *** A VERY successful concert and art union of gifts, donated by local residents, in aid of the Patriotic Fund, was held in the Hall on Saturday, 3rd April. Mr Robert Cairns presided, and there wars an overflowing audience. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 April, 1915

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A Grain of Salt OTHER than my sympathy for the Essendon players I lost interest in the supplements saga long ago, mainly because it was always an impossibility to read between the lines. I only ever had the one question, still unanswered. If the club doctor did not know about it until after it was started, and when he did know voiced his concerns (ditto Mark Thompson), who decided to ignore these concerns and why? *** WITH almost 12 months until the big eight O I’m mindful of the inevitability of change, aptly named reality. Why travel? Easier to stay put, a day at a time, previous energy levels zeroing. Eight years of this column, maybe a book? I’ve more than had my say and very likely I’m in Groundhog Day? The “voice” suggests a new practical regime? If I remain true to my life pattern I’ll do nothing and wait patiently for a “thought” to arrive, an idea? But an idea without inspiration is close to useless. A rest home, complete with cyanide pill? I revert yet again to darling spoilt Scarlett O’Hara. Inspiration? “I’ll think about that tomorrow”. *** FORMER PM Malcolm Fraser leaves us, sadly. His achievements included the continuation of land rights for NT aboriginals established by Gough Whitlam’s government, multiculturalism, the establishment of SBS, banning sand mining on Fraser Island and his apartheid stance in South Africa. Gorgeous Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said of Malcolm “a politician and leader of compassion.

By Cliff Ellen A true gentleman with a heart full of empathy.” We gave Malcolm a second chance and he took it, with bells on; well done Mal. Puts Lord Tony and Seldom Seen Billy well into the shade. *** I PONDER what Joey Hockey will treat us to in the May budget after his disastrous 2014 effort. A whole year in office with every minister instructed to rubbish Labor, no matter the subject in question. Maybe it “seemed like a good idea at the time” but inextricably it’s lead to Neanderthal land when things get serious on their own account. A solid swipe at his mates, the rich kids? Supa dupa looks fragile at best for those earning the big bucks; even a slight swipe at negative gearing? Tony said it will be boring. An even bigger risk if it is. And maybe I’m dreaming. *** SO here I am in Woolworths making my way peacefully down an aisle. I spot another shopper at the other end coming towards me, purposefully, a big choc a block trolly, dead set in the middle of the aisle. A blank look on her face, glazed, determined, a bulldog. You immediately sense there will not be any movement at the station; you’re choice is automatic, squeeze to the left or die. She charges on through like Errol Flynn without missing a step. Phew, missed me by “that” much. Sometimes, though rarely, a slight nod of the head. Be warned. *** DON’T you love getting your water bill? True, a mere $30 is now at $200, but think of the positives. A whop-

ping $70 government concession, the added knowledge we are keeping all those South East Water executives in a job and further, their massive salaries (and bonuses) are keeping our economy afloat paying large taxes which pays for our pension? We’re all one big happy merry-go-round family. Then they generously give me the opportunity to win a $1000 gift card simply by signing up to email billing and save those hardworking executives all that messy paper work. Time to pay? A whopping 12 days. Bupa (11 per cent) and electricity up, despite the imaginary carbon tax cut, but Scotty to the rescue with the $2.45 pension increase. I’m getting some idea of how General George Custer felt? *** DO you drink alcohol? Clearly it’s going down the same path as the smoking epic. Ignition locks at .05? Eventually .04? They won’t stop there, they can’t help themselves. A life of making sure we behave in a manner approved by them for our own good, currently at a maximum of two standard drinks per day (Glasses, pots or schooners?). “Alcohol is involved in up to two of every three domestic violence incidents and as many as half of all child protection cases” What’s next? Easy, increase the tax; looks like they care and more money to play with. Eventually statistics clearly showing boozers die earlier? Any stats on non-drinkers dying earlier? Any stats on the life shortening effect of masturbation, physically and/or mentally? No chance - we’d nearly all be dead, except me.

*** I HAVEN’T personally seen evidence of the physical side of violence between men and women, albeit threatened verbally countless times, but it’s alive and ever present. Marriage may surely be best described in successful terms as a partnership, where each cares for the other, careers and dreams included, which does nothing to explain the constancy of men truly believing they are the superior partner? I see no good reason for these (generally) male feelings, other than two thousand years of customs and practices in male/female relationships. Often the woman is equal to, or sometimes more intelligent, particularly in terms of human nature and the greater capacity for true love. As for who earns the most money, what’s that got to do with it? ***

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Show’s second round set to jump By Liz Dart THE 87th Red Hill Show was a winner. Organisers have been delighted by the number of people who have contacted them saying how much they enjoyed last Saturday’s event. The family atmosphere of the show; the “up close and personal” contact with the amazing range of animals; the grand parade; the woodchop; the entertainment – especially the shearer and the sheep dogs; the rides ... all were crowd pleasers and contributed to the magic of the day. Competition in all sections – from the heaviest pumpkin to the champion beef animal – was keen and received praise from the judges. There was a record number of entries from schools in the sheep classes, with Woodleigh School taking out the champion exhibit in the grand parade. However, two of the most spectacular events of the Red Hill Show are yet to take place. On Saturday 11 April the Clydesdales and harness horses will strut their stuff and also on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, the Red Hill Show jumping will be staged. Both events will be held at the Boneo Park Equestrian Centre, Boneo Rd, Rosebud. Admission is $5 a car each day and food and drinks are available. The Clydesdales, will compete in led, ridden and handler classes with the feature events being the long rein driving and heavy harness competitions. The show jumping is held over two days in two rings from junior and newcomer competitors to past and present Olympic and world cup riders and horses. Equestrian sport is one of the few sports where men and women of all

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Show stoppers: Emily McGenniss and her prize-winning shelty goat, above, and Leah Young, top left, and greyhounds saved by Greyhound Rescue Victoria. Pictures: Yanni

ages compete on equal terms. It is also a sport which involves two athletes – the horse and the rider – and the relationship and mutual respect built up between them is the key to a successful partnership. Horses are not eligible to compete in show jumping events until they are

four years old. They need to be at least eight before they can compete in Olympic Games. Horses and riders must complete a course of 10 to 13 jumps, testing their skill, accuracy and training. The aim is to jump the course in the designated sequence with no mistakes.

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Great “Boy band” bust-ups of history By Stuart McCullough ALL good things and the World Cup Cricket Tournament must, eventually, come to an end. In much the same way, it is inevitable that a pre-fabricated boy band must ultimately start to unravel with the speed of a homemade jumper. So it was that Craig bailed out on Bros, Robbie forsook Take That and now Zayn has decided to part company with One Direction. These things are never easy and almost always messy. And whilst news of Zayn’s departure apparently caused Twitter to pretty much soil itself, I can only say for myself that I greeted it with not so much a gnashing of teeth as a gentle shrug of the shoulders and a careless, ‘Meh’. Until, of course, I realised how it might impact my life for the better. That is, if I was quick enough. I am not a fan of One Direction especially. My lack of devotion is possibly fuelled by the fact that for about six months I confused the British popsters with ‘Direct Action’ and couldn’t understand what it was about their music that required such extensive negotiations in the Australian Senate. Having overcome that particular hurdle, I subsequently had the misfortune of hearing their music, most of which seemed based on the sole objective of convincing the listener that the band loved them. Much like Spinal Tap, such an approach almost guaranteed that their appeal would be ‘selective’ in nature. Not that I don’t feel for them in their hour of need. I can recall when the greatest boy-

In-Zayn abs: Rumours are circulating that Zayn Malik has left One Direction to make more time on his schedule for sit-ups.

band of my era – The Banana Splits – lived up to the promise of their name and blew apart in an orgy of antipathy and recrimination. When news originally broke that keyboard player and the undisputed heart-throb of the ensemble, Snorky, was leaving the band, it was accompanied by the standard press release declaring that he needed time off to recuperate and wished the other members all the success in the

world. Next thing you know, there are pictures of the world’s most famous musical elephant, his trunk submerged in a giant brandy alexander, getting thrown out of The Troubadour Club with John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, splashed across the front pages of tabloid papers. It’s all so predictable. Cue remorse. Cue rehab. Cue solo album that attempts to grow up all at once but succeeds only in alienating a once-

loyal fan base before winding up in the bargain bin in less time than it takes to sing the second verse of the ‘Tra La La’ song. The rest of the group, of course, vowed to carry on without their errant ivory-tickler. (Come to think of it, is it cruel to make an elephant play the piano? Just saying.) But much as when Ginger Spice said ‘sayonara’ to the rest of the Spice Girls in order to pursue a career in anonymity, it was inevitable that the band’s career should go the way of a fruit basket and get all pearshaped. Nothing, not even the sight of a newly minted leather-jacket look by the remaining members – Fleegle, Bingo and Drooper – or their decision to recruit synthesizer wizard and parttime cheese maker, Dennis, formerly of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, could halt their inexorable slide. From chartbusting musical behemoths to retailshelf squatters in one fell swoop. Their former band mate fared even worse. Eventually, Snorky was hounded out of the music business altogether and forced to scrape by as an extra in David Attenborough nature documentaries. I can only hope that a similar fate does not now await poor Zayn. But where millions of teenage girls see tragedy, I see opportunity. Fact is, now that Zayn has cleared out his locker, a casual vacancy has opened up as a result. Sure, the group could choose to limp through their current world tour and disappoint millions of fans who paid good money to see five people, not four, prancing around on stage. Or they could thumb their re-

maining nose at fate and replace Zayn quicker than you can say ‘underperforming solo album’. How the band responds at this point is crucial to their long-term success. Some bands – AC/ DC, the Wiggles – carry on after losing a member without missing a beat. Others, such as Van Halen, never really recover. Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis: your time is now. To assist, I am prepared to offer my services at what I believe is a highly competitive rate. To help you fellas out, I would be willing to step into Zayn’s place at short notice. And in case you’re drawn to returning to reality television to find a new singer, let me say one just one thing about that as an idea: INXS. Besides, by making me a member of your group, it will inevitably broaden your appeal. Surely there are people who, at hearing that a heavily bearded middleaged man who is a lousy singer and an even worse dancer has been recruited to join the band, will take in interest in One Direction even if that interest might best be described as ‘macabre’. I’ve been rehearsing my dance moves for the last two days. Granted, there are some teething problems but, any time now, I expect to be able to spin around without falling over. I’ve also sewn sequins on nearly all my clothes including the suits I wear to work. I am ready. So, to my new band mates Harry, Niall, Snorky and Posh, I can only say this: brace yourselves – things are about to get interesting. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Man of the moment: Rye ruckman, Rhett Sutton, celebrated his 200th game with Rye on Good Friday. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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By Toe Punt ONE of the game’s greatest mobile ruckman, Rhett Sutton, celebrated his 200th game with Rye on Good Friday. The Victorian state representative led the team out for the Demons in front of a huge home crowd and celebrated a 19-point victory over old foes, Rosebud. The Demons, sporting a host of new faces, set the game up in the second quarter with seven goals to two. At the major interval they led by 41 points. The Buds booted eight goals to five in the second hour but the damage had already been done. Adrian Gileno booted four goals in his first day out for the Demons while Harrison Wilson impressed also. Nathan Henley and Kris Bardon were also dynamite for the winners. As expected, Rob Forrest and Jason Bristow, fresh from Subiaco in the WAFL, dominated for the Buds, while

Chris Dew, fresh from a senior cricket premiership with Pearcedale, was also solid over four quarters. Forrest provided enormous drive for the Buds from half back, despite having a heavy tag all afternoon. He was then swung into the middle after half time and the Demons still couldn’t stop him. Rye coach Josh Moore said Forrest was clearly their best player, while Bristow wasn’t far behind. However, he was more interested in the performance of his own side. “If we can produce that second quarter effort for four quarters we’re going to be pretty hard to stop,” Moore said. Moore said that runner and premiership coach Steve Ryan made a stirring speech before the game, reflecting on the career of Rhett Sutton. “It was a great rev-up for the boys and a wonderful tribute to Sutts,” Moore said. Moore too had some nerves before

the clash. “Arriving at the game I had some nerves and the atmosphere was like a final. However, when the first bounce kicked off the game, all the outside stuff disappeared and I was into the game,” Moore said. In the other Nepean Easter clashes, Sorrento thrashed Dromana, highlighting it’s going to be a long season for the Tigers after years of domination. Somerville kicked off its 2015 season in the way that we all predicted on Easter Saturday, picking up a win against Tyabb. However, it wasn’t the commanding win that was expected after the Eagles made light work of Peninsula League side Langwarrin in a practice match two weekends ago. Tyabb, who had arguably the greatest small forward ever in the AFL in Stephen Milne playing in attack, jumped the Eagles and booted the first four goals of the match. Riley West, Jake Anderson, Michael

Frost and then Milne all booted first quarter goals for the home side. At this stage of the game, this highlighted two things. One, this was going to be a competitive game of footy and two, Tyabb was not going to be the pushover that many thought this season. At quarter time, the Yabbies led by 16 points, 36 to 20. The Eagles engine got going in the second quarter with Justin Farrelly taking control in the ruck and Tommy Shaw starting to cause all sorts of problems down forward. The former Seaford goal kicking machine finished with eight goals for the match. When Adrian Ridout comes back from his hamstring injury, he and Shaw will be unstoppable. Adrian Speedy impressed in his first game for the Eagles after crossing from Mornington and Luke Rowe enjoyed the freedom of floating up forward with the additional tall timber to support him. Jake Anderson was fantastic for the

Yabbies with three goals in a solid four quarter performance, while Milne finished with three. Kade Anderson and James Cottrell were also outstanding for the Yabbies. In the most one sided Easter Saturday game between Sorrento and Dromana, the reigning premier kicked off strong, booting 17.9 (111) to Dromana’s 10.9 (69). Myles Pitt booted five goals and James Hallahan four for the winners while Daniel Grant and Tyrren Head dominated. Even more exciting for the Sharks was the unveiling of some new talent, including Max Kleverkamp, who impressed with a goal in his first senior game. The news was less exciting for Dromana, who struggled to hit the scoreboard. Matthew Bedggood was the only multiple goal kicker with a couple, while Daniel Guerts and Christian Ongarello were among their best players.

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Helping hand: Ex-Saint Stephen Milne was a welcome inclusion for Tyabb, but not enough to get a win over Somerville. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Pythons show early fang PENINSULA LEAGUE By Toe Punt ALL of the hype and excitement surrounding former Richmond, North Melbourne and West Coast forward Aaron Edwards came to life on Easter Saturday. Playing for his new club Pines against traditional rivals Seaford, Edwards dominated across four quarters and booted six goals in a best on ground display. Playing as a high forward, through the middle and even down back at times, Edwards finished the match with six goals from his 11 shots (6.5) in his side’s 15.15 (105) to 11.10 (76) victory.

The home side broke the game open in the second quarter, booting eight goals to one to lead by a whopping 42 points at the long interval. Seaford had the better of the Pythons in the last hour of the match, booting seven goals to four but with the likes of Luke Potts and Brendon Cowell dominating and Jamie Messina at his best, the home side had all of the answers. Taylor Strachan was superb for the Pythons in the ruck in his first senior game for the club. Pines coach Pat Swayne said that Strachan would be a super player for his side this season, given his athleticism in the ruck.

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Bonbeach by 14 goals. Bonbeach, who played in the grand final last season, lost more than a dozen players in the off season and clearly didn’t recover. On Good Friday the Sharks booted three goals in the opening term and only two more for the rest of the match. They led the Eagles by 12 points at quarter time. Michael Meehan, fresh from the amateurs, booted four goals for the Eagles while Brett O’Hanlon, who has been playing at Richmond, finished with three majors. Brad Tagg was a player that was rumoured to be leaving the club in the off season but decided to stay. He also finished with three goals, as did

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Jarrod Garth, who was terrific last season. Brody Lawford was another new face for the Eagles and he impressed, as did Josh Tripcony, another local teenager in the side, while Timmy Mannix, who was whacked with the injury stick last year, was back to his brilliant best. Chris Bryan, the former Collingwood and Carlton ruckman, made his debut for Bonbeach and finished with two goals, while Mark Tyrell, Owen Hulett and Jackson Casey collected the top votes. With the losses the Sharks have suffered this season, a lot of responsibility comes down to Bryan, Tyrell, Hulett and Casey.

Motoring Holden Sandman: Let the good times roll... again EATING up the road and shredding the surf, the Holden Sandman has become an Aussie icon in the 40 years since the original legend made its debut in 1974. Now it’s back, with a modern twist and nose for performance. The 2015 Sandman Special Edition is derived from the award winning VF Commodore SV6 and the sporty SS-V, and is available as a ute and or sleek Sportwagon. While the Sandman is much more advanced than its predecessor it still retains the instantly recognisable surf livery and the groovy, orange shagpile floor rug as an additional accessory. Holden’s Executive Director of Sales, Peter Keley, said the opportunity to revive the legendary Sandman was too exciting to resist. “The Holden Sandman has been synonymous with the great Australian surf safari for decades and perfectly reflects our country’s laid back, yet adventurous attitude to life. When the opportunity came to revive Sandman, we jumped at it,” Mr Keley said. “The reborn Sandman is a statement and reflection of the Australian way of life. Most importantly, it’s about having fun.” Originally launched in a time when cassette players were all the rage and Alvin Stardust topped the charts, the Sandman personifies Australian

culture with its unique styling and adventurous attitude. Popular with surfers, lovers and bohemians alike, Sandman stays true to its roots with its first public display taking place on the sands of Torquay, giving beach goers and car lovers the chance to get up close and reminisce about days gone by … and days to come. “The Sandman is the reincarna-

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Sandman History Sandman was originally launched on the HQ Holden in 1974 as a panel van and ute in a bid to increase Holden’s presence and appeal in the expanding recreational market. What ensued was a car that captured the imagination of a generation, and continued to be offered on the HJ Holden (197476), HX Holden (1976-77) and HZ Holden (1977). After over twenty years in the dark-

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