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Slipping in YARINGA Marina staff guide MV Bennelong into the waters of Western Port on Friday last week. Restored to her former glory including a heritage colour scheme, the former Sydney Harbour ferry boasts three double cabins, separate bathroom and toilet, lounge galley and a wheelhouse full of gadgets fit for former paddleboat skipper Peter Payne of Somerville. See story Page 20.

Marina plan to Canberra By Mike Hast PLANS for the expansion of Yaringa Marina on the edge of Western Port at Somerville have been submitted to the federal government, triggering the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The plan needs approval from the federal government’s Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities before it goes back to Mornington Peninsula Shire and then on public exhibition. It would then go to the state go-

$50m expansion for Yaringa boat harbour vernment, which would appoint an independent panel to consider the plan before returning it to the shire. The plans also trigger seven Victorian acts covering the environment, flora

and fauna, planning, wildlife, land protection, coastal management, and native vegetation. The expansion of the complex at the end of Lumeah Rd was first proposed

in 2009 and will consist of: ď Ž Excavation of a new 300-metre long marina arm on private land to create 200 new wet berths. ď Ž A $1 million lock between the existing 300-metre marina arm and the new section to retain water in all tides. The lock would be on public land held under a 21-year lease. ď Ž About 200 new dry berths on private land with some under cover in new buildings. ď Ž 180 holiday apartments beside the new marina arm on private land.

ď Ž New buildings for the existing marine service centre, which currently is home to 20 companies. The existing marina has room for 600 boats, 150 in wet berths on leased public land and dry storage for 450 boats on private land. A channel between the two marinas would be 70 metres long, seven metres wide and 2.5 metres deep. The lock would be 25 metres long.

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Bid to cut town’s power bill SHOREHAM residents are hoping to cut their power bills. Under a scheme being coordinated by Shoreham Community Association, the residents will band together to bulk buy power. The scheme is similar to one already being undertaken at Somers. “This initiative will be open to members of the association and through bulk power purchasing will have a

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vice from Shoreham CFA and photos. “The website is managed by the Shoreham Community Association and is purely voluntary with all cost burdens met by SCA membership fees,� Ms McInnis said. Association membership forms are available from the website or from the Shoreham Post Office, email shorehamcommunity@gmail.com or call Mr Renkin on 5989 8818.

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The ‘truth’ about rates By Keith Platt HOMEOWNERS on the Mornington Peninsula are paying lower rates than those with a property of the same value in Frankston or Dandenong. The owner of a home valued at $500,000 in Frankston would be charged $1507 while one across the road on the peninsula would receive a rates bill for $1158 – a difference of $348. Frankston collects about 80 per cent of its $80 million rate revenue from residential properties while the shire council gets 85 per cent of $96.6m. Officially, the councils each claim to be among the lowest-rating municipalities, but it is difficult making a valid comparison. Frankston says it has the eighth-lowest rates among Melbourne’s metropolitan councils while the shire has gone to war against the Herald Sun for reporting it was lifting rates by nine per cent. A peninsula ratepayer group says the shire is collecting nine per cent more in rate revenue, although the actual rate increase is less than that figure. Statistics for the 2011-12 financial year released by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) show average rates on the peninsula as being $1205, or $761 a person, with Frankston at $1373 ($623 a person) and Greater Dandenong $1491 ($618 a person). The average rate across the state was $1472 – $686 a person. However, the figures can be misleading as the average rate is worked out by dividing the number of rateable properties into the revenue gained from rates – including residential, commercial, industrial and rural properties. In response to inquiries by The News, Frankston makes the distinction that the

Mornington Peninsula is a shire and ranks fourth lowest among shires. Greater Dandenong’s website made no such distinction in a graph last year that showed itself and the peninsula as charging the lowest rates of 13 eastern councils. The graph listed Frankston as having the fourth-highest rates. Greater Dandenong says it receives 50 cent of its rate revenue from businesses after deciding to shift the rate burden away from residential ratepayers “who have a low ability to pay rates”. Frankston CEO George Modrich said his council uses the MAV’s figures to compare rates to other metropolitan councils. “The MAV’s 2010-11 survey showed Frankston eighth lowest behind Monash, Whitehorse, Casey, Banyule, Glen Eira, Knox and Maroondah.” Ignoring the old adage of never arguing with anyone who buys ink by the tonne, Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Graham Pittock has accused the Herald Sun of getting its figures wrong in a story published on Tuesday 21 June. Cr Pittock issued a news release on Tuesday last week saying the News Corporationowned newspaper had “wrongly reported” the proposed rate increase as 9.1 per cent “when in fact it is proposed the rate in the dollar will rise by 6.8 per cent and the municipal charge by $10”. “The ‘average’ they reported on included a whole range of things that don’t impact on the year-on-year increase for ‘average’ ratepayers. That increase is 6.8 per cent on rates and $10 on the municipal charge, exactly as we’ve said,” Cr Pittock stated. “The figures quoted by the Herald Sun include revenue generated from the opt-in green waste service and the differential rate on va-

cant land, averaged across all ratepayers. “This is not an apples-with-apples comparison. On an apples-with-apples basis, the proposed increase is exactly what we said – 6.8 per cent on rates and $10 on the municipal charge. “Our council strives to deliver value for money, to be ‘mean with a quid’ and innovative so that we keep our rates among the lowest in Victoria. “Currently, we’re the fifth-lowest rating council in the state, and the lowest of the eight ‘interface’ councils, so it’s pretty disappointing that the Herald Sun gets it wrong in this way. “We increase rates, reluctantly, to deliver the services and infrastructure our community is asking for, but we are very much aware of affordability issues.” Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers Association secretary Alan Nelsen said the shire was “raising close to nine per cent extra from rates this year”. “I can’t find another council with a debt as high as ours – $35 million. “We pay high rates because they allowed it to get to $40 million over the past 10 years. “In that same time, our rates have gone up 100 per cent. “Nothing else has gone up as much, except maybe house prices. “Rates are cunningly snuck up by six or eight per cent a year.” Mr Nelsen blamed some extra costs on “pet projects” of council officers “such as Pelican Pantry at Hastings – $1 million over three years; the Stony Point ferry proposal – $250,000; and a cross-peninsula bus service”. He said training people for the hospitality business, and running buses and ferries “are really state government responsibilities”.

Port plan may take 13 years IT could be 13 years before Hastings gets the container port expected to bring increased prosperity to the area. Despite the publicity surrounding the state government’s commitment to fasttracking development of the port, Planning Minister Matthew Guy has told parliament it will be built “within the next 10 to 13 years”. The state government says creating a new Port of Hastings Development Authority will set Melbourne’s commercial ports on a path to faster growth through increased capacity and downward pressure on port charges. Legislation establishing the new authority also gives responsibility for Port of Hastings channels and waters to the Victorian Regional Channels Authority. Mr Guy told parliament that a separate container port at Hastings “will deliver the benefits of greater competition to Victorian exporters and consumers of imported goods”.

“The government is acting now to ensure that a container port is developed at Hastings within the next 10 to 13 years.” Although the legislation takes control of Hastings away from the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Mr Guy said it would “complement the PoMC in meeting the state’s need for increased port capacity”. He said the monopoly created by the former Labor government “would be likely to delay and obstruct development at Hastings”. The new authority would “facilitate the timely development of the Port of Hastings as a viable alternative to the Port of Melbourne in order to increase capacity and competition in the container ports sector to manage the expected growth in trade”. One of the Port of Hastings Development Authority’s first jobs would be to prepare a development strategy and a “comprehensive business case”.

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AN artist’s impression of the expanded Yaringa Marina complete with apartments and extra moorings (centre top) and the existing marina (right), which was built in 1984. The marine service centre is at left.

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Yaringa marina owner Stefan Borzecki, who grew up in Hastings and has owned the marina for almost 30 years, said he had commissioned studies covering Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna, economic viability, acid sulphate soils, coastal hazards (predicted sea level rise), water circulation, landscape and fire risk. An en-

vironment management plan had also been prepared. Mr Borzecki said construction would employ 860 people and once completed the expansion would generate 200 direct and 600 indirect jobs. Mr Borzecki’s land is zoned Special Use and the leased Crown land is zoned Public Conservation and Resource. The entire complex would occupy 23 hectares.

The expansion would entail removal of 3.4 hectares of remnant vegetation, which was being offset by land Mr Borzecki had bought on French Island. “It’s been a long-term dream to expand the marina as we have been at full capacity for some time,� he said. It was well known that expansion of marinas would only be financially viable with accommodation, he said. “I’ll be seeking rezoning for the new

marina basin and the apartments.� Mr Borzecki said no works are proposed in the existing marina basin or along the access channel to deep water. “Apart from the management of tourist accommodation, no new operational activities will occur on the site. “My planners have talked with the shire, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Department of Planning and Community Development, Abori-

ginal Affairs Victoria, Port of Hastings, and Country Fire Authority.� The Yaringa plans went to the federal government in the same week that the Baillieu government said it would scrap the previous Labor government’s Melbourne 2030 strategic planning policy framework and expand development in green wedge zones (see ‘Govt call to open green wedges’ on facing page).

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Govt call to open green wedges By Mike Hast CALLS to open Melbourne’s precious green wedge zones to development have been given a boost by the Baillieu government’s planned overhaul of the greater Melbourne planning scheme. Last Friday week, The Age newspaper reported the government would consider expanding development in green wedges as it prepares the new planning blueprint to replaces the Labor government’s Melbourne 2030 strategic planning policy framework. The report said an audit of green wedges had started. The proposal could see tourist hostels, wineries, schools and religious centres in green wedge zones. The peninsula’s green wedge is one of 12 in greater Melbourne, most of which are non-urban zones between transport corridors. They were established about 40 years ago by the Hamer Liberal government with then Premier Rupert Hamer and then planning minister Alan Hunt leading the charge. Mr Hunt – a former Mornington solicitor who went on to become the longest-serving member of the Victorian upper house (1961-92) – has always supported the retention of the green wedges. Now an octogenarian, Mr Hunt was a prominent opponent of the 2006 plan by millionaire developer Charles Jacobsen to subdivide historic Norman Lodge estate in the green wedge between Mt Eliza and Mornington to create four new home lots. Mr Jacobsen won approval for just two lots, but is still in legal conflict

with Mornington Peninsula Shire over certain aspects of the subdivision. The Baillieu government’s plans for green wedges will come as no surprise to many government watchers as former Labor planning minister Mary Delahunty in 2004 accused Ted Baillieu of having secret plans to develop “sensitive environmental areas like the Mornington Peninsula and the Dandenongs”. She said in August 2004: “Liberal planning spokesman Ted Baillieu has revealed the Liberal Party’s intention to abandon protection for Melbourne’s 12 green wedges. “Mr Baillieu told a Property Council lunch in Melbourne ... that the Liberal Party in government would reconsider what land should be protected in Melbourne’s green wedges.” In 2003, the Bracks Labor government passed legislation as part of Melbourne 2030 to protect the green wedges although this did not stop the government taking more than 4000 hectares out of green wedges for housing developments including Sandhurst on Thompsons Rd near Skye and Waterways on Springvale Rd between Braeside and Keysborough. The Baillieu government plan will be released in early 2013. Certain element within Mornington Peninsula Shire will welcome any relaxing of green wedge development rules. Last year, the shire’s Green Wedge Action Plan was presented to councillors but has not been completed. David Harrison of Red Hill, who has studied the shire’s green wedge planning decisions for many years, said shire planning officers wanted to dilute

Making way: Peninsula Link cuts across agricultural land in the peninsula’s green wedge at Moorooduc.

green wedge planning controls. “If the shire achieves its aims, the peninsula’s most scenic rural areas could be cracked open for intensive development on a scale more intense than allowed in any of the other 11 green wedge zones surrounding Melbourne,” he said in an opinion piece published in The News in May.

“The action plan is not the first shire foray into seeking more intensive development on green wedge land. “Its recent proposal to allow substantial caravan and camping parks on land parcels of 40 hectares or more – vigorously opposed by both proponents and opponents – went to a panel hearing, whose report caned the shire and sug-

gested it go back to the drawing board. “Now the shire officers’ focus appears to be to open up small land parcels currently not permitted to have businesses. Their plans mention specifically restaurants and tourist accommodation, but could encompass other business ventures with no links to green wedge land.”

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Bash ‘addicts’ head to Apple Isle By Mike Hast BASHING and crashing 30-year-old plus cars along dirt roads in Outback Australia for 11 days must be addictive. How else would you explain the attraction of taking part in the Variety Club Bash year after year for two famous teams from Western Port and Mornington? The pink 1967 Holden station wagon dubbed the Babemobile – carrying an all-women team dressed in pink uniforms – and the multi-coloured 1986 Ford LTD with three blokes aboard will again trundle up the peninsula to join an expected 100 cars at the Melbourne departure point. This year’s Bash starts on 22 August and takes entrants on a cook’s tour of Tasmania, not visited by Bashers for 15 years. Bashes since then have crossed some of Australia’s most inhospitable country, but entrants return to their comfy lives with a host of tall tales and true – and the satisfaction of collectively raising millions of dollars for the children’s charity since entrepreneur Dick Smith organised the first Bash in 1985. Aboard the Babemobile will be Jill Lewis of Pearcedale, the business manager at Frankston Special Developmental School, and Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2004 Citizen of the Year Eunice Mathews of Hastings, an indefatigable community volunteer. The seasoned Bashers (Jill’s done 15, Eunice 14) will be joined this year by rookie Marg Rae, a former peninsula business manager and now working for a bank in Bendigo. She’s filling in for regular “Babe” Gayle Shute. The Babemobile has completed 13 Bashes, a remarkable record for a car of its vintage – Broome 1998, Airlie Beach 1999, Kalgoorlie 2000, Gold Coast 2001, Alice Springs 2002, Mission Beach 2003, Darwin 2004, Caloundra 2005, Cairns 2006, Byron Bay 2007, Yeppoon 2008, Alice Springs 2009 and Margaret River last year. In Mornington, restaurateur John Crossin (10 Bashes) and automotive genius John “Bubba” Mackie (9) will be a man short this year in their team the Kippanookas, which they swear blind means “chicken botherers”. Regular teammate Geoff Adshead (9 events) has pleaded for a year off to consolidate his scaffolding business. Bubba has owned Mornington Car and Tyre Services since 1993 and keeps both cars on the road. Bubba and Geoff are one Bash behind Johnny Crossin because both pulled out last year, but Crossin turned up at the start line anyway – on his own. Eunice “Mum” Mathews kindly volunteered to leave the Babes and accompany Johnny for the 11 days from Ballarat to Margaret River in WA, an experience the pair still laugh about. She takes the mickey out of his driving as The News sits with Eunice, Johnny and Bubba over a cup of tea on the deck of Crossin’s newest restaurateur venture, Harba, on the Esplanade in Mornington last Wednesday. “You nearly killed us at Streaky Bay, John,” she says with a big grin. “Don’t exaggerate, Mum; besides, that was Bubba’s fault,” says Crossin, “the nuts came off the rear wheel.” Bubba insists the car left his workshop in perfect nick: “That corner claimed lots of cars, John; I heard the nuts sheared off clean as a whistle. And it didn’t help that you kept driving for another 50 metres.” The banter continues for a minute

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Good Bashers: John “Bubba” Mackie, left, John Crossin and Eunice “Mum” Mathews with their Variety Club Bash cars at Mornington harbour last Wednesday. They are gathering support for the 2011 Bash to Tasmania. Below, map on the Babemobile side window shows where the hot pink HR Holden has travelled in the past 13 years.

“Variety is nice and small, and you can see what they do, how they spend the money. You can also have a say about where the money is spent.” – John Mackie, Variety Club ‘Basher’

before it’s explained the T-intersection of a greasy mud road and the asphalt main road did indeed claim several cars during a huge downpour. “That track was a horror,” says Eunice. “We had to wait five hours for the Bash mechanics because they’d come to grief 50km back up the track.” This is how long-time Bashers talk; each year provides a feast of tales and laughter when they get together, both during the event and after. It’s part of the attraction, why they keep coming back. The Bash has a good safety record and human injuries are few and far between. Why do you do it, John? “I’m a lucky man. My kids Rebecca and Megan are healthy, and Variety does a power of good work. “They support the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne; ambulances to take critically ill and premature babies to hospital; Kindilan in Red Hill, which looks after intellectually

handicapped young people; Canteen, the teenage cancer support group; and much more.” Eunice said: “I had two kids who died young; one who was stillborn, the result of a car accident, and one who died at 21 months of epilepsy. I have two boys aged 42 and 44 who are healthy. Variety is a terrific charity.” She also likes the mateship of the Bash, the chance to share a beverage at the end of a hard, dusty day and play a few pranks – all in the name of fundraising, of course.

Bubba said: “Children are our future. Variety is nice and small, and you can see what they do, how they spend the money. You can also have a say about where the money is spent. Installing a Liberty swing [for children of all abilities] at Pelican Park playground in Hastings was something real for our area.” Eunice said the club was now supporting two children in Hastings who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle-wasting disease. “You can apply for support directly to

Variety,” she said. The two teams have raised in excess of $150,000 each, with the Babes ahead of the Kippanookas because of their extra Bashes. No donated money goes on the cars or the crews’ living and fuel expenses.  To donate to the peninsula’s Variety Club Bash crews, call Jill Lewis on 0407 361 989 or Eunice Mathews on 0400 863 321 for the Babemobile and John Crossin on 0419 319 479 for the Kippanookas.

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for 18 months and left just before Cyclone Tracy struck. His home, which was built on supposedly cyclone-proof stilts, was one of the first ones to blow away. Elaine and Tom’s first house after marriage was in Chadstone together with Tony and Tiffany. Elaine worked at Medibank and transferred to the Bendigo branch when they decided to move there. Tom went to work at Trio Bookbinders, then Bendigo Express Printers until he retired in 2004. Elaine saw an advertisement in The Sun for a retirement village in Bittern, and not wanting to return to city life, decided to come see it. The couple was suitably impressed and decided to sell their house and move down to the peninsula. Then they found that there was a newer village opening in Hastings that was nearer to all the amenities, so they decided to wait and go there, having to buy another house in the meantime. There were only four or five houses there when they moved in August 2004. They have enjoyed a great 30 years together. Tom’s girls have been out to visit and Tom and Elaine have made three visits to England to catch up with relatives and friends. They have made many good friends over the years. Elaine enjoys outdoor bowls while Tom plays indoor bowls. They are both involved in the various activities around the village at Hastings Cove and think it’s a great lifestyle.

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Director’s new family life By Mike Hast JOE Cauchi, the shire council’s director of sustainable communities, has resigned to take up a position with Family Life, a family counselling agency based in Sandringham. Mr Cauchi will not be completely lost to the peninsula, however, as Family Life helps families in the municipalities of Port Phillip, Kingston, Glen Eira, Bayside, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. He told The News that the organisation was planning to set up a centre in Rosebud West to serve peninsula families, mainly in Rosebud and Hastings areas. Mr Cauchi’s last day will be 22 July before he starts as Director of Services with the agency, which was founded in 1970 by a group of volunteers who wanted to help families in the bayside area. It was formerly called Southern Family Life. Mr Cauchi has been a board member of Family Life since October 2006 and said it was a great opportunity to guide expansion plans the board had put in place. “Just as I was contemplating retirement, along came this position and I am quite excited about the next stage of my working life,� he said. The 63-yearold joined the shire in 2000 after a lifetime working in the social justice and community services sector. He started a bachelor of social work at Monash University before meeting his wife to be, Gloria, who was born in the Philippines. After working in Melbourne, Gloria joined her mother and brother in Toronto,

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Canada, and Mr Cauchi followed, completing his degree at York University. “I followed my heart,� the father of three said with a chuckle. The couple spent nine years in Canada where Mr Cauchi completed a masters degree at York Uni’s Atkinson College in Toronto and worked for the Children’s Aid Society, the statutory child welfare agency in Ontario. The couple returned to Melbourne and Mr Cauchi joined the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau’s adoption program before taking up a position with the former Shire of Hastings. He was then appointed regional director of counselling at the Family Court of Australia. “This was when the family court had corporatised and I was responsible for courts in Melbourne and Dandenong as well as South Australia, ACT and Albury,� he said. Mr Cauchi was appointed director of community services at Boroondara Council

(the amalgamated Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell councils), coincidentally after the shire’s current CEO Michael Kennedy had been Boroondara’s chief executive. He said Family Life would buy a house in Rosebud West and run a program called Creating Capable Communities from there. “We’ll also be working closely with the new family and children hub being built in Rosebud West.� Family Life provides a range of youth and family services supported by programs for community development as well as volunteer and professional training. It has more than 60 staff and 270 active volunteers, and responds to families, children and young people experiencing life changes, difficulties, stresses and crises. It helps improve men’s involvement with their families, and provides advice and support for step-parenting, relationships conflict and breakdown as well as dealing with child abuse and neglect, family violence, suicide and youth homelessness. Mr Cauchi said Jenny Van Riel would become acting director of sustainable communities. He is the second director to resign from the shire in the last 16 months, following Bruce Douglas, director of sustainable infrastructure. The shire has four directors. Mr Douglas, who still does consulting work for the shire, was replaced by Alex Atkins whose job as director of sustainable environment was taken by former Ararat Rural City Council CEO Stephen Chapple.

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Tourists to pay up for locals By Keith Platt RESIDENTS of the Mornington Peninsula may soon be paying less for some tourist attractions than visitors. The two-tier payment system will underpin a campaign by Mornington Peninsula Tourism to increase money spent by friends and relatives when visiting residents. A less organised system operates in Indonesia where there is one price for overseas visitors, another for out of towners and a third for locals. Under the peninsula model, residents will be issued a rewards card that is only effective if they are accompanied by a “paying visitor”. However, this could be an problem with cafes and restaurants that will not allow customers to split the bill. The tourism group says visiting friends and relatives is the main reason people come to the peninsula, “surpassing holidays, leisure or business as the main purpose”. More than a third of all travel to the peninsula that includes an overnight stay involves friends and relatives. When put in money terms, friends and relatives spend an average $288 a day during their visit, $48 a day more than other visitors, according to the tourism group. “If you add the additional

money that a host would spend above their normal daily activity this makes a VFR [visiting friends and relatives] visitor worth a total of $398 a day (on average),” senior tourism officer Kellie Barrett stated in a letter seeking backing for the campaign. The statistics come from research carried out by Destination Melbourne, 27 municipalities and Ballarat University. Ms Barrett said that in 2009, the peninsula “welcomed” 4.4 million visitors; 3.3 million daytrippers; and 1.1 million overnighters – the second-highest rate of overnight visits of all country Victorian regions. “Of all overnight visitors to the peninsula 45 per cent stayed with their friends or relatives and the most popular activity was to eat out at restaurants (56 per cent),” Ms Barrett stated. “It has been identified that the critical success factor with visiting friends and relatives is the mindset and behaviour of the host – if we can educate locals to act as effective hosts, we can influence visitor behaviour to encourage them to spend more and stay longer by experiencing more things to see and do.” Ms Barrett said that while 20 per cent of visiting friends and relatives stayed in paid accommodation, it was residents – their host – who chose where they went to spend their money.

“If locals can be educated to act as effective hosts, and if they can achieve high levels of knowledge and appreciation of the attractions available locally, their visiting friends and relatives may stay longer and spend more in our community.” Ms Barrett said these resident hosts would be offered rewards as an incentive to choose particular tourism attractions. “The tourism industry will provide a range of special offers and incentives only for local residents so that they are encouraged to get out and show their visiting friends and relatives all of the wonderful attractions of the peninsula. “Industry partners will include an offer in the program that the local resident can only redeem if they have a paying visitor with them. “These offers may be free entry, special meal deals (two for one), a percentage discount on purchases or even a bottle of wine when the guest buys their own.” Under the Peninsula Tourism scheme, registered residents will be issued a 12-month rewards card and a brochure listing “participating deals”. They will also be sent a quarterly eNewsletter with updates, news and stories about local attractions.

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Tax relief to help rangers in danger By Keith Platt BALNARRING is a long way from the savannahs and jungles of Africa, but for Sean Willmore removing weeds from native vegetation becomes a metaphor for protecting animal poachers. The inspiration behind the Thin Green Line foundation which protects rangers worldwide, Mr Willmore is making ends meet by pulling weeds. However, his efforts to protect the men and women battling to stop poachers killing endangered wildlife can extend well beyond the foreshores and gardens of peaceful Balnarring. As the not-for-profit Thin Green Line this month entered a new phase with the granting of tax deductibility for donations, Mr Willmore’s attention was diverted as he followed the plight of a threatened ranger in Africa’s strife torn Ivory Coast. “Joachim Kouassi Kouame, his wife, son and two fellow rangers had seen armed militia dragging his neighbours from nearby houses, taking them into the forest and shooting them,” Mr Willmore said. “Knowing that he literally had minutes before the militia came for them, Joachim grabbed his family and colleagues and ran into the forest.” Mr Kouame contacted the Thin Green Line because he knew it cared for rangers and their families and the United Nations would take too long to respond. Over the following week, Mr Willmore directed a rescue effort from Balnarring, speaking frequently with

Help from afar: Damien Manders, left, and Sean Willmore keep in contact across the globe to go to the aid of wildlife rangers threatened by poachers.

Mr Kouame and guiding him to an escape route. “I contacted politicians, the Australian government, the United Nations and even former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser,” Mr Willmore said. Help eventually arrived in the form

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uame decided to stay in the country to help protect his extended family and friends. Mr Willmore said the terror faced by the Ivory Coast ranger and his family showed how important it was for the Thin Green Line to be able to “protect

the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to save the wildlife and wilderness of our planet”. “These rangers have a courage that knows no bounds. “Joachim - who was hospitalised and treated for malaria and stress after his ordeal – is now back with his family, but the security situation remains shaky. “The Thin Green Line was able to send $4000 recently to help eight rangers who lost everything in the Ivory Coast conflict. “Unfortunately we’ve lost too many good men and women in the fight to save the world’s wildlife. It is estimated that more than 1000 rangers have lost their lives in the line of duty the past 15 years.” Mr Willmore said a female ranger Esnart Paundi had been hacked to death by commercial poachers in Zambia after she arrested two of them with 700kg of illegally bush meat. “Her colleague survived horrific machete wounds to his head, but is permanently disabled.” Mr Willmore said he was now weeding three days a week “just to keep Thin Green Line alive for another year”. “I’m struggling to pay a mortgage but next year I want to dedicate my time 100 per cent to the Thin Green Line so we can help rangers like Joachim and Esnart and their families.” To find out more about donating to the Thin Green Line Foundation visit www.thingreenline.org.au.

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Winter warning: An elderly woman made a quick exit when her house at Tuerong caught fire.

Fire warning as winter bites AN elderly woman escaped with her life and just a few sentimental possessions when fire virtually destroyed the interior of her brick home on the border of Tuerong and Hastings. The blaze, believed to have started in the heating system, has brought renewed calls by the CFA for peninsula residents to be vigilant as winter bites. More than 75 per cent of the Tuerong house was on fire when Hastings CFA arrived at lunchtime to find the elderly woman standing safely outside.

Following Hastings came CFA units from Balnarring, Moorooduc, Tyabb, Somerville, Mornington and Frankston, with Mornington fireys bringing a thermal imaging camera and Frankston brigade a breathing apparatus van. CFA brigade administrative support officer Jane Orr said it took more than 30 minutes to douse the fire, which caused the collapse of a large section of the roof. In all, 11 CFA vehicles attended the blaze.

Fireys were initially hampered by insufficient water until Balnarring CFA’s “big fill” unit arrived. The quick fill pump is used to supply tankers from dams and other static water supplies. CFA state duty officer Kevin Pettit said winter was the peak period for house fires and a recent spate of incidents had highlighted the need to take fire risk seriously. “More than 1200 homes in Victoria caught fire during the winter of 2010

and about 10 per cent of blazes were caused by heaters,” he said. “There is no excuse. People must be vigilant in using heating and electrical appliances this winter.” The CFA advises:  Ensure your heater is not a fire threat by having it professionally checked each year; maintain it according to the manufacturer’s instructions; and keep clothing, curtains, toys and anything combustible at least one metre away  Keep your open fire place under con-

trol by always placing a screen in front of it; extinguish fires before going to bed or going out; and keep flammable materials at least one metre away.  Make sure your electric blanket is safe by checking the wires aren’t damaged and there are no burn spots; fitting it firmly to the bed; and don’t have it on for longer than half an hour and turn off before going to sleep. For more on home fire safety go to www.homefiresafety.com.au

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Carbon: what government is taxing This is the third of an occasional series of articles by Andrew Raff and Peter North covering a range of environmental topics including the CO2 debate, use of resources, future energy and the nuclear power debate. Both are members of SHIPPS, St Andrew’s Habitat Improvement, Preservation and Protection Society, on the southern peninsula. IN the last three months, according to our calculations, the federal government (both houses) has spent about 38,000 person hours debating the appropriate level of carbon tax. Levels suggested by various parties pursuing various agendas range from zero to $70 per tonne. Given that the world carbon has become shorthand for carbon dioxide in the context of the question, we wondered what “per tonne” actually means in relation to the phrase “carbon tax”. Specifically, does it mean tonnes of carbon, or tonnes of carbon dioxide? Should this seem like a nitpicking question, a quick calculation reveals the distinction is important. Burning carbon and hydrocarbon fuels produces energy by combining carbon and other combustibles in the fuel with atmospheric oxygen. In the process of burning carbon, 12 mass units (tonnes, kilograms or whatever) of carbon combines with 32 mass units of oxygen to produce 44 (12 + 32) mass units of carbon dioxide. The ratio of mass of carbon dioxide to carbon from the combustion reaction is therefore 44 divided by 12 = 3.67. This means that if carbon tax per tonne is levied on tonnes of carbon dioxide produced, the tax will be 3.67 times as much as it would be if it were levied on the tonnes of carbon in burned the fuel. This will be of interest to those paying electricity bills under a future carbon tax regime. We figure a carbon tax of $30 per tonne of carbon based on electricity from burning anthracite (black coal) would add 1.3 cents per KWh (6.8 per cent) to the cost of electricity, while a carbon dioxide tax of $30 per tonne would add 4.8 cents per KWh (25 per cent). See footnote. To determine whether carbon tax might be calculated from tonnes of carbon or tonnes of carbon dioxide, we first consulted everyone’s favourite research tool – the encyclopaedic mind of Dr Google. Here we drew a blank. The voluminous number of documents we found on the subject – treasury memos,

political statements, memos from the business sector, papers by academics and so forth – waxed eloquent for or against carbon tax, and suggested various prices per tonne for the tax, but not one of them defined how tonnes was actually measured. We then posed the same question to various experts, again without obtaining a definitive answer. Two CSIRO scientists thought the measure was more likely to be tonnes of carbon dioxide and the third didn’t know. We also sent the question to our local federal MP, Greg Hunt, and also to Malcolm Turnbull, neither of whom responded. And we note that Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change, when asked on ABC TV’s Q&A didn’t answer the question (whether through ignorance or oversight we are unable to tell). Tony Abbott and Greg Hunt, for their part, went through a phase of claiming that a $30 price on carbon would produce increased electricity costs of $1100 a year per household, then later quietly adjusted this figure to $300 a year. Since the ratio of the two figures ($1100 to $300) at 3.67 is the precise

ratio between the mass of carbon dioxide and carbon referred to above, we might infer that these two Opposition heavyweights previously thought carbon tax was measuring carbon dioxide and have now decided it measures carbon burned. So after all the extensive discussions on this subject, we’ve been unable to find out what the “tonnes” in carbon tax actually means. Does anyone else out there know for sure?  Andrew Raff has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for 50 years, was in the Royal Australian Navy for 20 years, served in Vietnam, and has studied the nuclear industry and climate change. He is a member of Sustainable Population Australia and founded SHIPPS last year.  Peter North has degrees in engineering and commerce, and has worked in the petrochemical, mining, manufacturing and construction industries in Australia and overseas. He has published nine books on business, travel, environment and economics, has written for the environmental magazine Pacific Ecologist and is also a member of Sustainable Population Australia.

Energy/power conversions 1 tonne 1watt 1 joule 1 MJ 1 second 1 MJ 1 watt 1 MJ

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1000 kg 1 joule/second 1 watt-second 1,000,000 joule = 1,000,000 watt-seconds 1/3600 hour 1,000,000/3,600 watt-hour = 278 watt-hour 1/1000 kW 278/1000 kW-hr = 0.278 kW-hr

Energy from combustion of coal (from Wikipedia) Anthracite – energy from combustion 27 MJ/kg = 27 x 0.278 kW-hr/kg = 7.506 kW-hr/kg = 7506 kW-hr/tonne at 30% efficiency to electrical energy = 0.3 x 7,506 kWe-hr/tonne = 2252 kWe-hr/tonne At $30 per tonne carbon tax (price per tonne) = 3000 cents per tonne at $30 per tonne carbon tax (price per kW-hr) = 3000/2252 cents per kWe-hr = 1.3 cents per kW-hr at $30 per tonne carbon dioxide = 1.3 x 3.67 per kW-hr = 4.77 cents per kW-hr

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High honour for scout ZACHARY Brennan of 1st Hastings Scout Group, was awarded his Australian Scout Medallion badge by District Commissioner Ian Herron in February and presented with his medallion and certificate at the statewide presentations at Tintern Grammar in May. The Australian Scout Medallion is the highest award in the scout section. It is considered the pinnacle of scouting at this stage and a milestone in a person’s scouting life.

Among the many activities Zachary participated in were many nights camping, navigation, cooking, first aid, construction, planning and undertaking a hike of at least 30 kilometres in unfamiliar terrain requiring two nights outdoors, scout leadership course, and demonstrating an active leadership role in scouting. Zachary (pictured) has now joined Venturers with 1st Red Hill unit and is working towards his Queen’s Scout Award.

Big smiles for big screens: Sarah Law of Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jaimee Dejong of Hastings Camping and Outdoors, winning customer Gay Carroll, and Aaron Macalister of Hastings Retravision.

Huge response to trader promotion IT was all smiles at Retravision Hastings when Western Port Chamber of Commerce presented two televisions as prizes for its “Shop in Hastings” promotion. As part of the competition, not only did a lucky customer, Gay Carroll, win a Samsung 43-inch LCD television,

but also the store where she entered the competition, Hastings Camping and Outdoors, received a 32-inch LCD television. Mrs Carroll, who lives at Hastings Cove retirement village, had gone interstate to visit her son, so was unaware she had won until returning home.

“It was a pleasant surprise to say the least,” she said. “I’d like to thank all traders who participated, and all customers involved,” said Sarah Law of the chamber. “It has been a very successful promotion with more than 1700 entries. I was proud to see such enthusiasm in the town.”

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Taits are Men’s Shed mates SOMERVILLE Men’s Shed and Taits Timber and Hardware in Somerville have renewed their sponsorship agreement. It involves Taits donating timber, workshop tools and equipment while the Men’s Shed promote the way Taits is supporting local community organisations and groups. To mark the ongoing sponsorship, David and Jarrod visited the Men’s Shed, at Freshfields Alpaca Farm,

895 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville, and presented a range of tools that included a bench top angle grinder, paint, wall brackets, workbenches and other workshop items. David and Jarrod also met the shed mates (pictured) and toured the shed facilities before joining them in their traditional sausage and hamburger lunch. As the shed is very much a place where mates get together to learn new skills, laugh

and talk, and give time to community projects, so is the case at Taits, a family business that treats all customers as “mates at Taits” Somerville Men’s Shed has two days a week at Freshfields, Monday leadlight group and Friday is Shed Day from 9.30am to 2.30pm. More details can be obtained by contacting secretary Gary Rogers on 5979 8323 or 041 179 5940 and treasurer John Drysdale on 5977 9334.

Pipe guide for trench diggers PURPLE pipes poking out of the ground along Reid Pde, Hastings, are indicators of the gas and water mains that lie underneath. The short pipes have been dug into the ground as a forerunner to the trench that will soon be dug for a rising sewer main, part of the works currently holding up traffic along Frankston-Flinders Rd. A worker installing the short lengths of plastic piping said they ended just above the existing mains to show where the mechanical digging should stop without causing damage.

Justifying ambulance for Flinders PREMIER Ted Baillieu has been reminded of a pre-election promise to establish an ambulance station at Flinders. However, Nepean MP Martin Dixon, who is also Education Minister, has asked two community groups to “collect evidence to support an ambulance station”. Peter Renkin, president of Shoreham Community Association said the “evidence” would then be forwarded to the Minister for Health, David

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LETTERS Lack of confidence I DO not have Hastings MP Neale Burgess’ confidence nor do I understand his statement that “local control was the best way to ensure port development would protect our environment” (‘Port control comes back to Hastings’, The News, 16/6/11). He must know something I don’t. All port development proposals with their attendant heavy traffic in our fragile and unique Western Port point to future environmental damage. I wonder how Mr Burgess and his cohorts will “control” such damage? Prue Griffiths Merricks

Rates rise spin MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy states that rates are low compared to other councils and is committed to ensuring rate increases are affordable. More spin from Dr Kennedy. The lower rates compared to some councils is not due to Dr Kennedy’s management but is due to the very low rate base he inherited by when he arrived at the shire in 1999. Rates have increased by 100 per cent since Dr Kennedy was appointed CEO 10 years ago. This places the shire above the average increase of all Victorian councils before including the removal of the tip voucher last year and the recently introduced fee of $130 a year for green waste collection, which is already included in the rates of many councils. In addition, shire debt has risen from $5 million to $35 million over the same period, which places the shire among the councils with the highest level of debt in Victoria. Last year, many residents in the lower income bracket incurred rate

increases up to 25 per cent and this year will suffer a further 6.8 per cent increase. This is because, as a result of the financial crisis, the more expensive properties in the shire did not generally increase in value to the same extent as the lower valued properties. Therefore, many of the people who are experiencing the significant increase are those in the lower income bracket and are least able to afford the rates hike. Dr Alan Nelsen secretary, Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association

Broken promises SINCE 1999 Michael Kennedy has been our [Mornington Peninsula Shire] chief executive. In the past 10 years our rates have increased by 100 per cent and now the council is set to vote for another 6.8 per cent increase in possibly the worst year for business on the peninsula for some time. The lack of money spent on infrastructure in the past 10 years has been appalling considering this rise. It is essential the councillors advertise the CEO’s position (‘Stir over CEO’s job’, The News, 16/6/11). I wish we could employ the CEO of Casey Council [Mike Tyler] who over the same 10 years has built two awesome aquatic centres, indoor skate parks, great roads, excellent public parks, beautiful tree-lined streets with footpaths and some of the best public sporting facilities, retirement homes and schools in Victoria. What have we got in the same 10 years? An overpaid CEO happy that his councillors vote him back in so they can do nothing but make life difficult by overcomplicating every building project and business opportunity put before them for approval.

I am sick of broken promises from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. It is time all of the council received a good shake up before all our public infrastructure returns to the dark ages. What is needed is a new CEO who has the vision for the future to make the peninsula a beautiful place to visit by supporting the creation of great infrastructure and public facilities. We need the tourists and my family needs the public toilets, parks, car parking, schools and roads improved. Geoff Oxford Mt Eliza

CEO’s contract WE note that the CEO’s contract renewal is under discussion again (‘Stir over CEO’s job’, The News, 16/6/11). We most strongly urge that the position be advertised to ensure that we have the best possible candidate for the job. After the embarrassing and adverse Ombudsman’s report into the events surrounding the last renewal of CEO Michael Kennedy’s contract, for councillors to renew the contract without advertising would appear to be highly inappropriate and a snub to the ratepayers of the peninsula. We remind councillors that:  Dr Kennedy has held this post uncontested for 13 years, longer than any recent Prime Minister or state Premier has held theirs. To extend further this uncontested period makes the job appear more like a sinecure than a meritbased appointment.  The Ombudsman’s report into the CEO’s previous contracts highlighted a number of deficiencies in the shire’s administration, run by the CEO. It also recommended counselling of the CEO for his behaviour in that matter, a recommendation that to the best of our knowledge was not adopted by

the council. To repeat the uncontested renewal of the CEO’s contract would appear to be rewarding such inappropriate behaviour.  Every year of Dr Kennedy’s reign has seen rates rise ahead of inflation (CPI). Under Dr Kennedy, shire debt has exploded to more than $40 million. In all conscience, you cannot support yet another uncontested reappointment of the CEO. After 13 years the people of the peninsula need to be reassured that we have the most effective CEO at the helm, not just the most entrenched. Stefan Berson president, Tyabb & District Ratepayers, Business & Environment Group

Western Port shire CONGRATULATIONS Whisperer. You have finally worked out our illustrious council does not give a damn about Hastings. The so called hub of Western Port is no more. The boundaries of Hastings have shrunk to now only a few square kilometres. With the conversion of Kinfauns to Bittern and the arrival of Tuerong, Hastings is reduced to the size of a postage stamp. Take a look at the boundaries of Tyabb in comparison. You get the impression that the powers to be want to minimise what they see as the moccasin crowd, an embarrassment. I have personally heard council officers refer to Hastings in this way. Another one commonly used is “who cares its only Hastings”. Our council is pleased to have received gongs, some for promoting the environment. Well, what about the streets of Hastings? The back streets of Calcutta are cleaner, and I don’t

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what to put Calcutta down. Where does council think the rubbish goes when it rains? Straight in to Western Port. Our roads are another beauty of mismanagement. When does a patch stop being a patch and become a speed hump? We have patches on patches on patches. What about all the blocked storm water pits? The list is endless. Tourism, what tourism? They don’t want visitors coming in contact with the moccasin crowd. It is about time the people of Hastings woke up to the tricks and stopped being short-changed. We were promised no loss of services with amalgamation of councils, which might be true if you live on the Port Phillip side of the peninsula. It is hard to name one thing for kids to do in Hastings of an evening. We whinge about the vandalism but don’t get the real problem, which is boredom. To quote an old adage “It’s time”. It’s time all right, time we got shot of this council system and split the peninsula down the middle and brought in a Western Port Shire Council. How can we get proper representation with only two councillors? When you drive over the divide towards Dromana, surprise surprise there is not a blade of grass out of place. People of Hastings take pride in your town, it was only a little while ago we had a royal visit, which I might add went unreported in the council news, no mention at all. Stand up and let’s get a true council that will represent Western Port or, at the very least, start with a ratepayers association and build from there. Proud Hastings resident (Name and address supplied)

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All aboard: Peter Payne and grandsons Paul, left, and David aboard the 14-tonne ferry MV Bennelong after it was launched into the waters of Western Port at Yaringa boat harbour.

Another ferry nice restoration by retired riverboat skipper By Mike Hast FORMER Murray River paddleboat skipper Peter Payne’s moment of truth had arrived. His restored former Sydney Harbour ferry was on the slipway at Yaringa Marina in Somerville, just minutes away from being launched. Would it all go according to plan? MV Bennelong represented four years and three months of almost fulltime work for the 80-year-old as well as help from a cast of dozens including his mates Johnny Buckle and Dick Payne, his brother. The Somerville boatie was calm on the outside – and on the inside: “This is the third boat I’ve restored at Yaringa in the last few years. Every detail has been taken care of so the launch should go off without a hitch,” he said as a small crowd of friends, family and supporters gathered on a grassy bank overlooking the slipway. Minutes later Bennelong was in the water, floating serenely on a flooding tide, and Peter and his fan club strolled along the dock to clamber aboard and celebrate with a beverage or two.

Captain Payne, a Parkdale boy, has spent a lifetime on water, salt and fresh. He was an apprentice boatbuilder at age 15, working with the legendary Jim Sugrue at Beaumaris, in those days a hive of boat-building and fishing. Peter built his first boat at age 14, a VJ12 racing skiff, the smaller version of Sydney Harbour’s famous, speedy 18ft skiffs. He was a founding member of Parkdale Yacht Club and to fund his sailing exploits, he bought, fixed and sold Sharpies, then a popular class of racing yacht based on 19th century fishing boats and raced at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. At age 21 he started out on his own, restoring a 35-foot (10.5-metre) cruiser, then worked for boatbuilders on the Mordialloc Creek island and in Cheltenham, building and repairing boats of all types and sizes. In the 1960s, Peter redesigned and built the first two fibreglass Boomerangs, paving the way for the Boomerang 20, which made a big impact on the trailer sailer market.

The lure of working for himself again took Peter and his wife Dawn to Port MacDonnell in SA where he built three timber fishing trawlers a year and operated the port’s slipway, but the need to educated their three children brought them back to Melbourne. Peter and Dawn moved again in 1973, this time setting sail for Mildura where he bought and restored Wanera, a 300-tonne paddle steamer licensed to carry 40 passengers. On Wanera he ran the first overnight cruises out of Mildura. Later there were five-day trips up the Darling River. He skippered the famous paddle steamers Emmylou, Melbourne and Rothbury after being enticed out of semi-retirement running a boat hire business in Merimbula. “I lived for that river,” he said. Peter retired properly 10 years ago, but you can’t keep a good boatie down – he found a 44-foot (13.5-metre) yacht, Scheherazade, named after the legendary Persian queen, which had toured the world for a decade and stood languishing at Yaringa. He restored it and then restored a trimaran, Kakula.

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Bennelong is his third restoration at the marina. “They reckon I’ve got one more in me,” he said. The former Sydney ferry was built in 1952 by the NSW government and, after being pensioned off, carried partygoers on the Yarra River for several years. It is 48 feet (14.5 metres) long, weighs 14 tonnes and draws just one metre. When Peter bought it at a sheriff’s auction for $500, it had been out of the water for 12 years and on a cradle in the Yaringa Marina hardstand area for seven. “It’s made of Queensland kauri and was too good to burn,” he said. Bennelong – named after the Sydney Aboriginal man who was taken to England by Captain Arthur Phillip to meet King George III in 1793 – had no wheelhouse and the superstructure had rotted. Peter admits he is a bit of a scrounger when restoring his boats. “I’m a pensioner and half of the rebuild was done with secondhand material. Yaringa’s a friendly place and it was easy talking people into helping me. And I’d like to

thank all those people,” he says with a smile. Yaringa harbour owner Stefan Borzecki also sports a smile, a wry one, while standing beside the octogenarian as Peter tells the story of auction day. “There were about 15 people,” Peter said. “The auctioneer asked for an opening bid of $100 and no one spoke, not a movement in the crowd. Then my dopey mate yells out ‘$400’ and I could’ve kicked him. I quickly bid $500 and got it.” Stefan: “That ... boat owned me more than $2000 in fees. Peter might have to take me out in it a few times.” Mr Borzecki will have to be quick: Peter is taking the boat to Paynesville after two weeks of sea trials including testing the Perkins diesel that pushes Bennelong along at 7-8 knots. “We were thinking of taking her up to the Murray, but we’ve got a pen at the Paynesville marina,” Peter said. Fishing? “Nope; Dawn fishes. I’ll be lying on a deckchair in the sun.”  Additional material from the Yaringa magazine, 2002.

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way for us to do that. “As a business that is so reliant on both mobile phones and cars, we felt we should do our small part to help reduce our carbon footprint.” Rose Read, MobileMuster’s manager of recycling, said Australians have about 19 million old and unused mobile phones sitting at home. “The greenhouse gases that could be avoided if Australians recycled their old, unused phones would be the same as planting 100,000 trees or taking more than 6000 cars off the road,” Ms Read said. If all the unused or broken mobile phones hidden in desks and drawers across Australia were handed in, they could be recycled to produce 185,000 plastic fence posts, enough to build a fence from Melbourne to Sydney. Since it began in 1999, MobileMuster has collected 806 tonnes of old mobile phones, batteries and accessories, recycling more 90 per cent of the materials in them and keeping the mobiles out of landfill. To find the nearest First National or MobileMuster collection point for mobile phone recycling, go to www. mobilemuster.com.au or call 1300 730 070.

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Three bedrooms, big block HIDDEN behind a native garden and situated on a corner allotment, this newly renovated three-bedroom home with double carport would be a great start for someone looking for a small subdividable property to begin their investment portfolio. You could live in the house while awaiting plans and permits to subdivide the rear of the block, which will have its own street frontage and access. The home is squeeky clean inside and out and offers stunning timber floorboards thoughout. The bedrooms have built-in

robes and are all spacious. Fresh paint and new window coverings give the home a fresh and elegant look. The kitchen is spacious, brand-new and has laminate and spotted gum timber cabinets and bench tops, stainless steel gas upright oven, a walk-in pantry with an adjoining dining area and sliding doors leading to the spacious rear yard. The property would suit any owneroccupier or could easily rent out and is situated close to sports facilities, schools, shops, medical needs and the navy base.

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Charm, space and style WITHIN easy access of Hastings’ main street shopping strip, schools and public transport, this is a very spacious family home with a modern open plan feel. Immaculately presented, it offers spacious living areas comprising a formal lounge, a large family area leading to a fantastic, huge, covered entertaining area with a spa, four spacious bedrooms, main with en-suite and walk-in robes, built-in robes in other bedrooms, modern kitchen with stainless steel quality appliances including dishwasher, a family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. There’s ducted heating, evaporative cooling and ceiling fans. Outside is a double garage with rear access, large water tank, solar panels, garden shed, side access to backyard for caravans or boats, and landscaped gardens.

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

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Balnarring

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At home in ‘The Heights’ Log cabin-style home on YOU will feel at home in this beautiful, established property. Set at the end of a no-through road, it features an elevated outlook over treetops to the distant bay. An elegant interior features a bright northerly aspect with lounge and a diningroom where you can gaze out at and enjoy the view. Separate kitchen/meals area has electric cooking and big glass sliding door to the top sundeck. The three decent-sized bedrooms

all have robes, and there is a large reversecycle heater/cooler and huge sub-floor storage area. Outside is private shady garden with plenty of fruit trees, water tank and barbecue area under the deck. A huge solid brick remote-controlled double garage has room for a vehicle but also a large office or bungalow and workshop. A great retirement home.

Agency: BTRE, 1/34 High Street, Hastings. Phone: 5979 8003. Agent: Ben Tallon, 0419 339 489.

about 1180 square metres THIS log cabin-style home has three bedrooms including a master with walk-in-robes and ensuite. It has an expansive lounge/dining area with cathedral ceilings, a study area, central heating, fireplace and split systems for

heating and cooling. There are verandahs on all four sides, a two-car garage and twocar carport. The garden is well established and has mature trees.

Agency: Baywest Real Estate, 87 High Street, Hastings. Phone: 5979 4412 Agent: David Nelli, 0403 111 234.

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1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village Cnr Cook and Wood Streets

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Crib Point Freestanding unit in a central location!

Neg. Over $250,000 Crib Point 10 Quality Units only 5 Left!

This neat free standing unit comprises of two bedrooms, family bathroom and an open plan kitchen, living room and meals area. The light coloured décor gives the feeling of spaciousness and the modern fittings add to the appeal. For all year round comfort, the home has heating and cooling with a gas wall heater and split system in addition to ceiling fans. The rear of the property has a generous courtyard with paved and covered pergola and adjacent garden beds give an attractive outlook whilst enjoying outdoor entertaining. There is also a lock up garage. Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 1/278 Stony Point Road

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Your future success depends on timely investments and you can’t beat a beautifully packaged property, well located in this high growth area! Choose from 2 and 3 bedroom designs with a quality fit-out and a federation facade to make them stand out from the crowd! Smart designs feature internal doors to your garage, dual access bathrooms and Energy efficient layouts with stone bench-tops adding that extra touch of class.....Fully fitted inside and out, these great properties will be ready to rent out or move in to on handover day! Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 288-290 Stony Point Road

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Crib Point Price by Negotiation over $470,000 Invest or Enjoy - Subdivision Potential! A fantastic opportunity awaits for the astute investor or developer. The existing three bedroom home that has been recently renovated is located to the front of the property and sits on approximately 1600m2. Option 1: Family first - It could be the perfect family home with three bedrooms, family bathroom, separate living, big shed with a concrete floor and power and plenty of yard for the kids to play. Option 2: Development - subject to council approval this large allotment could be subdivided whilst still keeping the existing home to the front. Possibly up to 3 sites to the rear (STCA). Which option will you choose? Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 100 Disney Street

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Bittern A Hidden Secret...

Neg. Over $455,000

What more could you ask for when looking in this private and sought after part of Bittern. Be quick and secure this property now because this 5 bedroom + study won’t last long. What a find 1090 m2 (approx) of land. Set behind a large picket fence with electric gates awaits this hidden secret. A great floor plan, full of charm featuring timber floors, high ceilings open plan kitchen, dining & living area assures all your needs will be met. Master bedroom with WIR and large ensuite, four additional bedrooms with BIR’s and spacious bathroom will impress. Tasteful décor and quality fixtures, including evaporative cooling and ducted heating, ensures taste and style to meet any discerning buyers standards. Perfect for entertaining with a large undercover entertaining area complete with a double garage at the rear of the property and double carport.

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TRENT SHORTT Hastings Privacy at it’s Best!

Trent has recently joined the Harcourts Hastings Team and in a very short time has cemented his place as the Hastings specialist with sensational results. Being a local resident himself along with plenty of experience from his years working in the Carrum Downs market, Trent is keen to get himself known by everyone in Hastings. If you are looking for a down to earth and enthusiastic agent that specialises in the local area who will provide you with exceptional service then contact Trent today.

By Neg. $680,000 to $740,000

If privacy and room for the growing family is what you are looking for, then look no further! Set on approx 2.5 acres in a sought - after part of Hastings, this beautiful 3 bedroom home has more than enough room for the expanding family. Featuring a large open plan kitchen dining, formal lounge and separate games/ family room, Master with ensuite and WIR, two additional large bedrooms and a spacious bathroom that will impress. If you like to entertain there is a large undercover outdoor area and double garage and workshop for the handyman. Inspection a must!

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Hastings

87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

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Behind every BAYWEST board is a happy vendor

Neighbourhood Houses The heart of our Community Yoga

Astrology

Fun with Photos

Theatrical & Tap Dancing

Playgroup

Woman’s A Capella Choir

Over 50’s Playgroup

Scrap ‘n’ Chat

Cake Decorating Craft Group

Easy Walking

Don’t lock yourself away this winter, come and meet some new friends an even do a course in the cosy, welcoming & friendly environment at the Crib Point Community House. There’s sure to be something to suit you. We now have EFTPOS to make your payments quicker and easier. Our classes this term are as follows:

TERM 3: July 18 – Sep 23 2011 HOW TO ENROL: Please read carefully

Phone or come into the of¿ce Open 9am-3pm during school terms). All course fees must be paid in full before the course commences

MONDAY

R4: Patch work for Beginners: Fortnightly 9.30-12.30pm $15.00 per session. This class is designed for the beginner and novice patch worker and any level of experience is welcome. Bookings and requirement list can be obtained from the Community House. R3: YOGA 12:30-1:30pm Cost $11.00 per session. Yoga is a great way to keep yourself active and Àexible. The health bene¿ts are well known and the relaxation and meditation nourishes the mind as well as the body

TUESDAY

R2: Hastings Happy Crafters: 10-1pm. $3 per session. This active craft group will inspire you to create by sharing skills and undertaking craft projects for local community organizations to sell as fundraisers. All abilities welcome. R4: *Seniors Internet Kiosk* 9:3012:30pm. This class is especially for seniors who wish to learn, expand or receive assistance with all aspects of computer usage. Our friendly tutors will assist you with setting up email, sending ¿les and pictures and also basic computer maintenance. This course is FREE and no bookings are required. R4: Social Games: 7.00-9.00pm $3 per session. T his group is designed for those who like their games the old fashioned way! Play cards, scrabble and monopoly & enjoy a wind down at the end of the day with this friendly group.

A booking fee of $20 will apply if you do not turn up for the class. Full refunds will be given if a course has to be cancelled. Refunds will not be given if you are unable to complete the course.

WEDNESDAY

:e offer a discount for concession card holders. EFTPOS available Courses will only commence subject to minimum enrolments it is therefore possible that times & dates may change from those printed.

R3: Community Singing: 10.30-12pm. $2per session. Love to sing? Join this fantastic social group singing the ‘golden oldies’. You don’t need a great voice... just lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to make new friends. The cost includes membership of the Social Club and covers the cost of regular lunches at local restaurants.

R2: NEW **Art with Robbie** 10.001.00pm $125.00 9 weeks. Discover your inner artist in this creative and inspirational new art class. Join celebrated artist Robbie Bischoff in this all abilities art class. Some class materials are provided, contact the House for requirement list.

R4: COMPUTER CLASSES: 6.008.00pm Cost $100.00 $115.00 for 4 weeks. Our newly structured computer classes are aimed to please all! Basic beginner classes are 4 weekly * 2 hr sessions, and will include more detailed information and class speci¿c computer issues than before. Our highly quali¿ed tutor will answer all your computer queries, basic or not—so make sure to bring your questions to class.

R3: *YOGA* 6:30-7:30pm $11 per session. Yoga is a great way to keep yourself active and Àexible. The health bene¿ts are well known and the relaxation and meditation nourishes the mind as well as the body.

R2: Cake Decorating 12:00-2:00pm. Traditional and Modern Cake Decorating. Beginners most welcome. 8 weeks $60.00 per term. Ask for requirements list. R2: Crafty Kidz 4:00-5:00pm $2.00 per session. Time for the kids to get crafty and join our kids only after school craft class. All materials are supplied as well as an after school snack. Highly quali¿ed tutors will assist kids in creating a different craft masterpiece every week.

THURSDAY

R3: Walkers & Talkers: 9:15-11:00am. A weekly get together of mums, grandparents, aunts and uncles; whoever that enjoys a catch up and a walk of surrounding area. A great way to socialize with the kids and keep ¿t. FREE

Friends of Warrangine Park meet at the Community House on the last Thursday of the month 7pm -9pm. Contact the Community House for further details. Hastings Community House has rooms available for hire for day and evening sessions. Please contact the co-ordinator for further details.

Mainly Music

Children’s Jazz Dancing

Creative Writing

Hooks & Needles

Secret Women’s Business

Decorative/ Folk Art

Food Handlers Course

Kids Craft Time

Responsible Serving of Alcohol

Opp Shop Trip

Basic Computers

Regent Theatre Tour

Patchwork

Games Night

Come & have a look inside your Community House and discover the many activities on offer! TERM 3 - 2011, 18th July - 23rd September

MONDAY

FRIDAY

SOCIAL GROUPS

A Flair for Art

Knitting for a Cause

Walkers & Talkers

Book Group

Italian level 1 (Morning)

Ongoing Tai Chi

Italian level 1 (Afternoon)

Meets in the foyer at the Recreation Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday at 9:00am

Yoga

Friday Night Cards

FRIDAY

R2: Hobby Artists: 10:00-12pm: $3 per session. Join this lively group of artists who enjoy getting together to share ideas, techniques and talents. All abilities, all welcome. Some supplies provided. R4*Seniors Internet Kiosk* 9:3012:00pm. This class is especially for seniors who wish to learn, expand or receive assistance with all aspects of computer usage. Our friendly tutors will assist you with setting up email, sending ¿les and pictures and also basic computer maintenance. This course is FREE and no bookings are required. R2: “Hastings Hot Chefs” 12:15– 2:15pm. Learn to budget, shop and cook the tastiest meals available. Enjoy your lunch with us or take it away. All abilities welcome. Join in and get social whilst cooking low cost tasty meals. COST FREE.

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SATURDAY

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German Level 3

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In Chat Lounge on the 2nd MON in the month over coffee, to discuss outings, days and times to suit.

Write your life story Cake Decorating

Cheryl Petersen painting classes for kids

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& adults

Stitch & Chat Patchwork Yoga (Hatha)

THURSDAY

We are currently taking EOI for French classes. If interested in attending a class, please enrol .

Somerville Men’s Shed Operates MON& FRI, providing a range of activities such as: lead lighting, wood making, BBQ lunches, gardening or just a social get together with a bunch of blokes. This could be just what you’ve been looking for! PH: Gary 0411 795 940

Italian Level 3 & 4 French Daytime Tai Chi Advanced Cryptic Crosswords Guitar for Grown ups

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Larrikin artist’s last brush with the stars OBITUARY David Larwill Artist, everyman, rambler 1956-2011 DAVID Larwill became one of the Mornington Peninsula’s favourite sons. An avid sailor, he became known for his beach rambles where he would pick up the flotsam of the sea – everything from discarded thongs to sea-shells – to create multitextured artworks. Although he became nationally and internationally famous, he would always return to the seashore. He lived in Somers for about 19 years and built a contemporary home that included a huge studio. David’s funeral at Mt Martha on Monday attracted almost 1000 people, many of them flying in from around the country to attend. There were celebrities and dignitaries and plumbers and roofers, footballers, academics, actors, rock musicians and fashion designers and bricklayers – an eclectic array of friends and fans that summed up Dave’s universal appeal. Both as a person and an artist he was an ‘everyman’ type of character, equally at home in a bush pub and a millionaire’s mansion. Larwill, who died last Sunday 19 June following a battle with cancer, was never one for rules. While most people in his condition would retire to hospital, Dave, who loved the bush, wanted one last road trip to the desert outside of Alice Springs. Coercing his friend Ken McGregor into driving him, he made it almost as far as Coober Pedy where he saw the night stars, put his feet in the red sand, retired for the night and passed away. Speaking alongside Dave’s brother, Sam, and his sister, Sarah, and fellow artist and close friend Wayne Eager, McGregor supplied a heartfelt travelogue recounting Dave’s last days alive, eliciting both tears and occasional laughter at the rogue’s last wanderings and his final meal – delighted at having scored the last serve of roast lamb at a country pub, as though it had been kept by fate for his enjoyment.

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Icon-oclast: David Larwill two years before he co-founded Roar Studios in Fitzroy. His canvases were populated with stylised human figures and animals, a combination of tribal, abstract and expressionistic images.

Larwill’s approach to his impending demise was typical of his life. If there was alternative to the norm he would find it. In 1981, a year after leaving the Preston Institute of Technology and dismissive of much of the art and art world around him, he teamed up with his mates to establish an alternative gallery where “beer, dogs and paint” rather than “champagne and caviar” were the priority. Thus was Roar Studios born and, despite its anarchic nature, key art world figures such as James Mollison, then director of the Australian National Gallery in Canberra, became besotted. For all of his rough around the edges persona, Larwill could rub shoulders with people from all echelons of society, from the downand-out to the wealthy and powerful. But he also did not suffer fools

gladly and, although immensely successful, he was utterly dismissive of much of the art world around him, dismissing most critics and curators as charlatans. Charity and social issues were never far from his thoughts and, rather than simply donate the occasional painting to a cause, Larwill went several steps further and in 1995 he teamed up with some mates and founded the hugely successful Artists for Kids Culture Trust to raise funds for underprivileged children. The trust continues to this day. In 1998, at the invitation of the Mirrar traditional owners in Kakadu, he joined artists Peter Walsh, Mark Schaller and I in the country threatened by the existing Ranger and proposed Jabiluka uranium mines. Works inspired by their experiences were later exhibited in Melbourne and

the funds raised helped lead to Kakadu becoming a World Heritage site. In the early 1980s the Melbourne art world drank white wine or, when they were lucky, Moët. But there was a clear-cut dissenter in this habit who, regardless of how exclusive the event, would carry his own slab of Victoria Bitter into the proceedings. This did, of course, on more than one occasion, cause the snobs to raise eyebrows, but Dave didn’t care. He loved his VB. He would heft his slab over a shoulder and walk into the presence of Prime Ministers and Governor Generals, crack a tinnie and say “G’day!” I was lucky enough to meet ‘Larwee’ – as he often referred to himself (everyone had a name: fellow Roar artists Mark Schaller was ‘Sparky’ for his ability to fix things, Wayne Eager was ‘Iggy’, I

was simply ‘Crawf’) – at an exclusive cocktail party in 1980. He and I were the only ones drinking beer so conversation seemed inevitable. It transpired we were, at least in theory, on opposite sides of art world aesthetic politics – he was the expressionist, I was perceived as being more supportive of the conceptualists. This didn’t stop us from retiring to a nearby pub and arguing all night long. It also didn’t stop him from inviting me on numerous road trips through Australia’s centre and up to Arnhem Land. The highlight of those trips was always stopping to meet up with various Aboriginal folk he knew, from Kintore and Papunya to Warmun in the Kimberly and Gunbalanya in the Northern Territory where Larwee was always treated as one of their own. Such journeys were part of his source material – his unique stick figures, usually jolly but also often melancholy – took on the personalities of those around him and as such were almost diaristic in content. Dave’s more larrikin tendencies mellowed when, nine years ago, he met Fiona von Menge and fell madly in love. They went on to marry and have two sons, James and Henry. Having struggled as a younger artist, Larwill had found financial and creative success and true happiness. His work resides in numerous national collections including the British Museum; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; New Parliament House, Canberra; the Queensland Art Gallery; the Australian Football League; Allen Allen & Hemsley, Sydney; World Congress Centre, Melbourne; Western Mining Corporation Collection; the Shell Collection of Contemporary Australian Art; Baillieu Myer; the ICI Collection; Orica, Melbourne; and the Holmes a Court collection. Ashley Crawford is a freelance writer living in Melbourne and the author of a number of books on Australian art. He accompanied David Larwill on numerous trips through the centre and the Top End of Australia.

DNA helps What to do when the lights go out to track fathers HELPING prove the identity of a child’s father has become a growing part of work provided by Peninsula Community Legal Centre. In the past 10 years the centre has helped “hundreds of mothers … to prove the identity of the father of their child”, says the centre’s principal lawyer Victoria Mullings. “It is a right of a child to know who their parents are and it is something that most of us take for granted.” Ms Mullings said tracking a father’s identity was one of the services offered under the centre’s child support program. “DNA testing is currently the most advanced and accurate technology to determine parentage. “In a DNA parentage test, the result, which is called the ‘probability of parentage’, is 0 per cent when the parent is not biologically related to the child and typically greater than 99.9 per cent when the parent is biologically related to the child. “Simply knowing who both their parents are can make a huge difference in the lives of children, as well as ensuring that children are financially provided for by both parents.” Ms Mullings said children had the right to know who their parents were under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which started in 1989. The convention “represents a major milestone in the historic effort to achieve a better world for children”. “As a binding treaty of international law, it codifies principles that countries of the United Nations agreed to be universal – for all children, in all countries and cultures, at all times and without exception, simply through the fact of their being born into the human family. “The treaty has among other things inspired changes in laws to better protect children and has been incorporated into family law legislation in Australia to reflect decision-making concerning the best interests of children and the rights of the child.” Peninsula Community Legal Centre’s child support program is one of many free legal services it offers. Call 9783 3600 or www.pclc.org.au.

By Fran Henke IT was a dark and stormy night at Hastings. Just thinking about going to bed when the decision is made for me by an ugly orange explosion in the street. Lights waver, followed by another orange message with a hiss-bang. Lights, TV, clocks, any thought of an electric blanket or letting the dishwasher tidy up the day, all gone. Remember hanging a small torch with new batteries among keys by the kitchen door for such an emergency. Find it and there’s comforting light – but not for long. It quickly gives up the ghost. Rummage for matches in the kitchen cupboard and light the stove – ensuring no tea towels or flammable items are nearby. Next the candelabra on the dining room table – trip over one of the dogs on the way there and panic with visions of myself lying on the floor all night, broken hip, gas burning, a gale outside. Avoid falling, light candles and there’s a truly comforting glow. Turn off gas – candles are cheaper. Can’t see a fridge magnet for electricity emergencies so by candle-power find a power bill and Jemena’s emergency number. None of the walk around phones or computer phone is working. God bless the mobile, recently recharged. Listen to the areas under blackout – Frankston, Karingal, around Dandenong, expected to be fixed around 3am. Hastings is not mentioned so wait on the line, shaking with cold and fright in tune with the house, being hit by up to 130km/h gusts. Nice young man breaks into the recorded music. Tell him the address and about the orange flash. He says they’re working in the area and asks if I’m alright. How kind. Tell him I got a fright but have found candles. Decide going to bed is only option – trip over the other dog on

way to blowing out the candelabra, keeping a small candle in hand for the Florence Nightingale bit. Next door’s eucalypt, 40 foot tall, is thrashing around and from past storms, disaster is a reasonable expectation. Decide to go to bed fully dressed, for warmth and in the event we have to bail out suddenly. (Well, who wants to end up on television in the street in a tired dressing gown and fluffy slippers?) The three of us (definitely a two-dog night) snuggle up; wind

is howling in from Bass Strait. Instead of counting sheep, affirmations that ‘the house is a bubble of safety’ bring sleep until the inevitable crash. Don’t think anything has hit the house so dogs and I try not to think about the next thud. A couple of hours later we’re woken by a familiar trill from the dishwasher, flashing lights from eight digital clocks around the house. The wind has stopped, power is on and there’s rain. Safe to

get into the jamies and sleep until 9.30am, not before thanking Someone Upstairs for the work of brave men and women up ladders in wind and rain. Daylight reveals a 20-foot limb has speared into the shed roof taking another with it. Rocky comes over and we agree it is threatening the house and ringing the SES is the best solution. Ring the 132 500 number and advise it is not an emergency but help is needed. Within half an hour two tiredlooking blokes arrive with a pole saw and drop the limb, not without danger as it falls. They’ve been working since 7pm the night before. They get two more calls for roofs off in Mornington while they’re cleaning up. The lean-to roof is ‘cactus’, but we’re fortunate compared to others in the path of the blast. The experience has been salutary. Here’s some sound advice:  Have a ‘lights out’ pack ready (in memorable location) with candles, matches, workable torch, mobile phone and emergency numbers.  Many house fires are started by candles, so don’t turn your back or leave one burning in a room unattended – especially in high winds.  Keep mobile phone batteries charged and the phone handy during bad weather.  Put pets on leads to stop them bolting and to avoid falls.  Avoid the pink dressing gown look – go to bed warmly dressed, shoes handy, in case you end up in the street with your house roof in the next suburb.  Escaping by car is not ideal in storm conditions. However, hospital staffers are advised always to keep fuel tanks at half full in the event of an emergency trip; good idea for us too. Lastly, support volunteers such as CFA and SES, and linesmen – where would we be without them? Thanks again.

Camera club welcomes new members THE Mornington Peninsula Camera Club is one of the oldest photographic clubs on the peninsula, with its beginnings at Red Hill many years ago. At the club members endeavor to cater for all levels of competence, from real beginners to the more experienced members, encouraging them to challenge themselves and try new ideas. If you would like to join the club, it meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Bentons Square Community Centre, Bentons Rd, Mornington. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Graeme on 5975 1260 or Maree on 5975 0454. Clockwise from top left: Anchor by Phil Jackson Hippo by Robert Nickels Hoverfly by Steve Tennyson Roof Geometry by Karel Reus Western Port News 5 July 2011

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

‘Woodland’ off to planning minister

Water view: An aerial photograph showing the pool allegedly built on public foreshore reserve by Melbourne billionaire

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has resubmitted to the state government its proposal to restrict subdivision of the Woodland precinct in Mt Eliza. Formerly known as planning amendment C87, the renamed C162 was sent to Planning Minister Matthew Guy last week. The precinct of blocks of land between 2600 square metres (two-thirds of an acre in the old measure) and 4000sqm is bounded by Nepean Hwy, Humphries, Moorooduc and Canadian Bay roads. In 2006, the shire asked the state government to approve planning amendment C87 to stop landowners making blocks smaller than 2500 square metres as well as rules about vegetation removal and distance be-

tween buildings and fences. The proposal was rejected by then planning minister Justin Madden. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on reports, a panel hearing and shire planning officers’ time. The Woodland issue has set neighbour against neighbour with some landowners supporting subdivision and others wanting to retain the large, treed blocks. The amendment was refused by Mr Madden in December 2009 after he sat on a report for two years. Since September 2003, the shire has received many applications to subdivide, but without a planning scheme, many owners take the shire to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which refuses some but approves others.

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Foreshore pool probe continues Rotary to the rescue overseas MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is continuing investigations into the alleged building of a private pool on public foreshore land in Mt Eliza. In late May, the shire issued a notice on Melbourne billionaire retailer Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline Lew asking why they had built a pool on public land on the Port Phillip side of their property overlooking Moondah Beach south of Kunyung Rd. The house is used as a holiday retreat

by Ms Lew and has seen the building of the pool over the last two years, including the sinking of piers into sloping land and the building up of the land. In May the shire said it was likely to seek the demolition of the pool if it was found to be on public land. On Tuesday last week, shire spokesman Todd Trimble said the shire’s compliance department was continuing its investigations.

“We have met the Department of Sustainability and Environment, which owns the land, and we are following statutory procedures. As soon as we know something, we’ll go public,” he said. Shire councillors are receiving updates about the probe. The News believes the Department of Sustainability and Environment supports the council’s call for the pool to be removed.

ROTARY International has more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide who work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. As of 10 March, Rotarians had raised about $163 million for Rotary’s

US$200 million Bill & Melinda Gates Challenge to support immunisation campaigns in developing countries where polio continues to infect and paralyse children. When Rotary began its eradication work, polio infected more than 350,000 children annually. In 2009, fewer than 1700 cases were reported worldwide.

Lots happening at Santa’s Place SANTA’S Place in Moorooduc hasn’t been taking it easy since Christmas. It has been a hive of activity with worker-elves getting all manner of things accomplished. Judy Reaper said: “Santa’s Place is pleased to announce we now have a liquor licence and will be able to serve alcohol from August. “A new ‘Mother’s Room’ is also under construction and will be ready by November. “Our popular coffee shop will be back again this year, with some great improvements, including disabled access.” Christmas will come around fast, and Santa’s Place is kicking off the run-up with a July sale, right through

the month. “There will be big discounts on everything, so get in early and save. “There will be new stock arriving every week between now and Christmas, and new sale items during the entire six-month period. “As usual, the shop is a hot-bed of ideas on how you can decorate your home, so come in and get inspired. “If you are looking for special or unique items, come in early and give our friendly staff time to source those items to your requirements.” Santa’s Place is on the corner of Moorooduc Hwy and Bentons Rd in Moorooduc. The phone number is 5978 8500. You can visit them on the web at www.santasplace.com.au

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Already gone: Blocks have been sold either side of land that subsided in Clipper Quay at Martha Cove and no guarantees against further slippage will be given once the land has been remediated and sold. Receivers handling the land sale say there have been no evidence of subsidence on other blocks.

Rain delays work on land collapse By Keith Platt WEATHER will determine when work can proceed on fixing blocks of land at Martha Cove that subsided last year because of poor drainage. Work on the four excavated blocks in Clipper Quay was called off because of heavy rain making the ground too soft for heavy earthmoving equipment, according to Allan Titterton, of receivers PPB. The company is selling land at Martha Cove on behalf of the Commonwealth Bank following the collapse of developer Marina Cove Pty Ltd. The force of the collapsing blocks in Clipper Quay wrecked the concrete wall lining one of the marina’s many arms. Mr Titterton said the collapse had occurred before PPB was appointed as receivers but they had been told it was caused by “insufficient drainage”. He said there was no sign of subsidence in any other lots at Martha Cove and that no warranties would be given to buyers of the land once it was remediated. “There’s no reason to believe it will happen elsewhere,” he said. “Significant funds have been allocated to ensure the issue never arises.

“Each purchaser looks after their own interests as purchasers. I see no reason for warranties or guarantees.” Mr Titterton seemed pleased with land sales at Martha Cove, “a project that suffers from some legacy issues”. “Without doubt the last six months has seen a real turnaround on development and there’s been a marked increase is sales,” Mr Titterton said. He said PPB had revamped the cafe at the onsite sales office and seen “significant sales” at Helsal Point, a finger of land opposite the collapsed blocks in Clipper Quay. Land on the point is priced from $569,000 while blocks next to the subsidence are being advertised at $625,000. Stuart Cox, of Jacobs & Lowe Bennetts, said sales in Clipper Quay had been “very good”, with 20 of the 33 blocks being sold. The blocks with collapsed land are covered by heaps of soil and are surrounded by safety fencing, although “For Sale’ signs have been left in place. The signs on nearby blocks that have been sold are adorned with a sticker saying ‘Sold & Settled’, which refers to its legal status rather than condition of the soil.

Ready to fill: The collapsed blocks in Clipper Quay at Martha Cove from Helsal Point.

Parental fear leads to drop in polio jabs PARENTS are being urged not to let fears of adverse reactions stop them from having their children vaccinated against polio. Chairman of the Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group Dennis Lloyd said it was “worrying” that increasing numbers of parents were choosing not to vaccinate their children even though “figures of compliance with vaccination” were “good”. “Our group understands parents’ fears on reading about cases where children have had bad reaction to a vaccination, but these examples are minimal compared to the success of vaccination programs,” Mr Lloyd said. “Just think of the diseases that are now rare.” The group’s June newsletter carried an article on diseases brought under control in the United States through vaccines, including measles, whooping cough, mumps, chickenpox, hepatitis B, diphtheria and polio. Statistics from Medicare Australia show WA has the lowest vaccination rate, including polio of

children up to five years of age, with 85 per cent. “Victoria’s rate is 90 per cent,” Mr Lloyd said. “This means 10 per cent of children have not been protected and are vulnerable, potentially affecting other children. “United States polio expert Dr Richard Bruno has pointed out that in New York alone there were 22,000 unvaccinated children. Should a live case of polio come in from one of the endemic countries, there’s an epidemic waiting to happen,” Mr Lloyd said. “Treatment for polio hasn’t advanced greatly since our members had it in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. “Introduction of the vaccines slowed development of treatments which is dreadful for children with polio in Africa and Asia today – 1200 cases last year. “None of us wants to see any child go through what we did as children and are experiencing now in later age with late effects of polio,” he said.

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HISTORY

Congregation recognised in heritage award The history of the church By Roger Seller and Peter McCullough

HARD work and dedication of parishioners has been recognised at the inaugural Peninsula Heritage Awards. The restoration of the Hastings Uniting Church was awarded a restoration gong for the work done in refurbishing and repairing the building. The awards were announced by the shire mayor Graham Pittock and presented by National Trust chief executive Martin Purslow. “I was particularly pleased to accept

the award for conservation and restoration of an interior of Hastings Chapel on behalf of the Hastings Congregation,” Mrs Beckett said. “It is a fitting reward for the many long hours and hard work of many, in particular Roger Seller, that went into the restoration, making it a beautiful little church in which to worship.” Other Western Port award winners were the Tyabb War Memorial and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School.

EARLY records show that in the mid1860s a worshipping community of the Wesleyan Methodist church was meeting in what was known as Star Point Chapel. This was located in the Cemetery Rd vicinity of what is now called Old Tyabb. This was initially known as the Tyabb congregation. By 1869 a committee had been formed to work for a “... newer and larger place of worship” and at a tea meeting in 1870, “... to which 150 persons sat down...”, considerable progress was made towards the financing of the new building with 109 pounds being in hand. The government made a grant of the land, about one and a half acres, and, although some members felt that the site was located “...too great a distance from the fisheries..”, work started. The new church was opened on 24 September 1871 and cost 210 pounds. A report at the time described the new Wesleyan church as being “... a neat brick building, in the Gothic style, capable of seating comfortably 150 persons...” It was opened by the Reverend I C Symons who travelled down from Melbourne “...over roads as bad as any in the Colony...”. In 1922 it was resolved that a new brick church be built with the old one

to be pulled down and sold in lots. The old church was only partly demolished and then rebuilt. The president of the Methodist Conference (the Reverend Thomas S Woodfull) reopened the church in October 1923. The stone at the front is rather short on detail: it simply reads “Erected 1871, re-erected 1923”. In the early 1960s a new Sunday school hall was built: “... a modern attractive building of grey concrete blocks, together with a kitchen and toilet block, for a total cost of 4367 pounds, a saving of 1000 pounds because of the use of voluntary labour.” When the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches united in 1977, the church became the Hastings Uniting Church. During the early 1980s a new church of “grey concrete blocks” was built alongside the Sunday school, and the old church has been used for office space and counselling rooms for the last 25 years. During 2009 it was decided that the asbestos sound-proofing in the Sunday school was deteriorating under extreme weather conditions and therefore considered unsafe. As a duty of care the premises were vacated. The estimated cost of

removal of the offensive material was $40,000 but also necessitated the replacement of the roof. On top of this the white ants, showing scant respect for the House of the Lord, had severely damaged the floor and window frames, requiring their complete replacement. Although the Sunday school could have been isolated from the “new” church, after much consideration it was decided that, in the short term at least, the “old” church would be renovated and restored as a place of worship. Office partitions were removed, a new floor installed on existing brick stumps, carpet was laid, the interior was painted and new light fittings were installed. Much of the work was done by volunteers, including the assistance provided by members of the Holy Trinity Church in Hastings. During the interim of about four months the congregation was dispersed to other churches in the area. Although certain work is still required on the exterior, it was considered that it was more than satisfactory, and the first service was held in the “new/old” church on Sunday 28 February. An official opening was held on Sunday 28 March.

Proud recipient: Representative of the Hastings Uniting Church, Sandra Beckett, with Mornington Peninsula mayor Graham Pittock. Back to the future: The recomissioned church in the 1950s and more recently.

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Welcome to Tyabb Tyabb Airfield ready for 50th birthday IN March next year Tyabb will become the focus for one of the region’s top air shows. The biannual Tyabb Air Show will return with the theme “Tyabb – The First 50 Years”. Peter Fitton of Peninsula Aero Club said: “In 1962, a Tyabb lad named Jim McLeod was the first person to land and depart from the airfield. Jim went on to become a captain with Trans Australia Airlines. “It is a great air show because of the hard work performed by members of the Peninsula Aero Club, and because it involves the Tyabb cricket and football clubs, and the Tyabb CFA. “Other groups from the community support the air show including a number of peninsula-based classic and historical car clubs, motorcycle clubs, groups and individuals. “In addition there are the various stallholders. Their presence adds to the broad family appeal of the day. Beneficiaries also lend support. “At last year’s show, the Somerville and Hastings Men’s Sheds gave their support by fabricating a large range of display props. “The Mornington Peninsula Airport is also home to one of the greatest collections of privately owned aircraft that exists in Australia. As well as the popular warbirds, there are antique aircraft. “All are treasured by their owners

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Home improvement the Sicilian defence By Stuart McCullough THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT was not the name of a home renovation reality show, but it probably should have been. Instead, ‘the Project’ were an English progressive rock band. I am totally unfamiliar with their albums but am led to believe that one of their instrumental pieces -“Siriusâ€? - is commonly used by sporting teams such as the Chicago Bulls. From this I can only adduce that they were a ‘sirius’ band that made very ‘sirius’ music. There is one other thing I know about The Alan Parsons Project. Namely, that during renegotiations with their record label, they submitted an unlistenable, atonal album that was wholly instrumental entitled ‘The Sicilian Defence’. The name, apparently, is derived from an aggressive opening move in chess. Considered even by the band to be an affront to human hearing, it had the desired effect in that it hastened negotiations whilst simultaneously ensuring that ‘The Sicilian Defence’ would remain forever unreleased. How things have changed. It used to be that bands recorded albums that were unlistenable piles of steaming rubbish solely to put the acid on their record company. Now such records are routinely released back into the wild by Justin Bieber. It makes you long for a simpler time‌. Back in 1990, things were different. In those days, everything a record company released carried the indisputable weight of quality. It was an era in which the public were

deluged by classic albums by classic artists whose work has withstood the test of time. Like Mount Rushmore, their melodies have been carved deep into the very face of rock and roll and stand forever as a monument to good taste. New Kids on the Block, Snap!, Right Said Fred and Colour Me Bad all had number one hits that year. This, I feel, largely speaks for itself. But amongst this crowd of giants loomed a figure that towered head and

shoulder-pad above the rest. Whilst the name ‘Robbie Van Winkle’ may sound like the work experience kid who just spilled the contents of the toner cartridge down the front of his chinos, Robbie’s notoriety was achieved under a non-de plum. To this day, the name Vanilla Ice causes grown men to shout the rallying cry, ‘kicking it’ and youths armed with graffiti pens to deface stop signs by appending the words, ‘collaborate

and listen!’ Despite this, respect has proved elusive. It’s always been my view that if you are going to go down in history as a one hit wonder, it’s best that you make it an absolute cracker. The song ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ is a work of absolute, if not genius, then of someone who has been homeschooled and received additional tuition from several well qualified tutors. Although the song relied heavily on a sample from the Queen / David Bowie tune ‘Under Pressure’, the Ice-meister quickly had a bona fide smash hit on his hands and the accompanying record, ‘To The Extreme’ sold eleven million copies. It was all downhill from there, and quite steeply so. His collaborator, ‘Chocolate’ (possibly not his real name) complained about a lack of royalty payments. This famously resulted in some gentlemen entering Vanilla’s hotel suite on the fifteen floor and offering to throw him over the edge. His record company; determined to make both hay and as much cash as possible whilst the sun still shone, rushed out a live album ‘Extremely Live’ which one critic described as possibly the most ridiculous album release since ‘The Best of Marcel Marceau’. Movie appearances failed to stem the slide to oblivion. Vanilla had a cameo in the film, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ describing it as ‘one of the coolest experiences’ of his career. Anyone who has heard his records may well agree. Then there was the movie ‘Cool as Ice’ in which he

played the role of Johnny Van Owen. The film is regarded as a vehicle for Vanilla Ice’s acting talents, in which case it’s probably a Datsun 180B or a 1982 Toyota Corolla. Worse was to come – Robbie Van Winkle suffered the ultimate career kiss of death that is dating Madonna and even assisted her attempt at career suicide, a smutdressed-up-as-art-dressed-up-asa-coffee-table-book entitled ‘Sex’. Anonymity ensued. That anyone can be redeemed is a comfort to us all. In the case of Vanilla Ice, he’s returned with his own television program. But this is no mere reality television show about a washed up one hit wonder. No siree. Entitled ‘The Vanilla Ice Project’, it involves Robbie Van Winkle renovating houses. I only hope that other rappers help out. I can imagine an episode in which Ice is installing a set of shelves before ceasing to exclaim, ‘Stop – Hammer time!’ MC Hammer would, of course, have to trade in his trademark silk tracksuit pants for overalls but surely the overall effect would be a sight to see in its own right. Sir Mix-ALot would, of course, be in charge of the cement. Such an undertaking, however, needs someone to oversee the effort to ensure the whole thing comes together. For that reason, it’s inevitable that the entire site would come under the sturdy supervision of The Allan Parsons Project Management Group. Laugh if you will, but I am being absolutely sirius. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Entertainment JOHN Farnham began his musical career at age six and was a regular performer at charity shows around Essex in the United Kingdom with his uncle before John migrated to Australia in 1959. He became a regular on the TV series Kommotion before landing a contract with EMI Records in 1967. John had his first hit record, Sadie (The Cleaning Lady), the same year and it went to No. 1 A list of hits followed including Underneath the Arches (1967), Rose Coloured Glasses (1968), another No. 1 hit Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head (1969), Help (1980) and many more including his huge 1986 hit You’re the Voice. Whispering Jack, John’s 12th studio album, was released on 20 October 1986. To celebrate Australia’s most successful album, John will embark on a national tour in October – 25 years to the day of the album’s release. John and his band will perform the first half of the show unplugged featuring special versions of some of his biggest hits as never heard before. The second half of the show will feature his band – Chong Lim, Stuart Fraser, Brett Garsed, Lindsay Field, Angus Burchall, Craig Newman, Bob

Coassin, Steve Williams, Dannielle Gaha and Lisa Edwards – performing for the first time on stage the entire Whispering Jack album, a must-see for any music fan. Whispering Jack was recorded in Melbourne after John, his manager Glenn Wheatley and award-winning producer Ross Fraser listened to hundreds of songs sent in from all over the world. The iconic album took more than 12 months to make. All involved felt

it was going to be something special. The first single from the album, the anthemic You’re the Voice, restored Farnham to number one for the first time in 17 years. Whispering Jack became the biggest-selling Australian album of all time. The hits kept coming with Pressure Down, Reasons and A Touch of Paradise. The album went on to be awarded 24 platinum albums, selling more than 1.7 million copies and spending 26

weeks at the No. 1 spot on the ARIA charts. You’re the Voice also sold a million copies in Europe and reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom. At the inaugural ARIA awards in Sydney in 1987, Whispering Jack won six Arias for best adult contemporary album, best male artist, highest selling album, highest selling single (You’re the Voice), single of the year, and album of the year. This prompted the awards host, Elton John, to suggest renaming the Arias the ‘John Farnham Awards’. In 1988, John again picked up best male artist and the prestigious outstanding achievement award based on the success of Whispering Jack. In the same year, John was named Australian of the Year and was awarded an Order of Australia. You’re the Voice became one of the standout No. 1 songs on the Australian charts of the 1980s and still remains a staple of Australian radio. Whispering Jack restarted John’s career and kept it rolling across two more decades. It was the best charting album in Australia in the 1980s decade, ahead of such greats as Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell, Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms, The Best of Abba and Michael Jack-

why didn’t this same branding apply to Sir Ken, all the way from England? Sir Ken is a fellow of the highest integrity and we appreciated his advice on matters pertaining to our police force. I urge our Premier (and Greg Davies) to convey our thanks and best wishes for a successful future in the “old country”. Unless they want him back, heaven forbid? Why do they refer to him as Sir Ken? Why not Ken Jones? Respect? I see, I think? Farewell Simon. *** UNCOMMON sense is drowning us. My mate Eddie, top Magpie representing my black and white boys, sets himself up as the sole arbiter of what can be said and not said at a football match, and follows up by brazenly giving an interview justifying his actions, a la Malthouse. I realise you go to great lengths to be loved, Eddie mate, but in the process of fame it’s necessary to have a reality check on a regular basis. You’re not invincible, Eddie. Beware. *** WE have among us three types of both male and females who form part of

the fabric of our everyday lives, never forgetting the fourth type, the majority (the goodies) like you and I. First the insignificant smart alec who struts around with an inflated ego, but is easily dodged, easily recognised and generally harmless. The second is of course the smart arse; more dangerous, more cunning, mostly, but not easily recognised, and always capable in the area of badmouthing anyone who challenges, however unwittingly, their self-inflated often false opinion. They spend much of their spare time believing everything editorialised in the Herald Sun. The third type represents the real danger. There is no name for them. They are one of us, ever so nice to the “right” people, often handsome/pretty, free with compliments. They travel with as many faces as necessary and work undercover, ever scheming to undermine all opposition to their ambitions, which can take the form of a job, a social network or simply their own family network. Most of us take these types at face value. They run rampart throughout the arts, the public service, politics and any situation where there are less jobs and more people avail-

able. Even if warned we may only find the truth after the busy bee has stung, if at all. Most of us think we can pick them. Most of us cannot. *** TO state health minister David Davis: by all means bring in the plain packaging on cigarettes; ban smoking in outdoor areas of cafes if you must, but please, I beg of you, stop this propaganda about passive smoking based on unconfirmed pseudo research. Either that or ban motor vehicles. I’m in danger of sounding like Derryn Hinch, worse still Neil Mitchell. Yuk! *** CAT on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams with my first love Elizabeth (Taylor) and my lookalike Paul (Newman). Big Daddy (Burl Ives) was worth $10 million in cash and securities ($1 billion today) and had 200,000 acres of prime beef land all to go to Paul when Big Daddy carked it, which was not long off (even though he had a brother, Jack Carson). Was Paul happy? Not a bit of it. All he wanted was Big Daddy’s love. He was festering because Big Daddy had never told him that he loved him. Fascinating. Come to think of it, I’ve never told my 47-year-old son either. Too late now.

with Gary Turner son’s Thriller. It was appropriate that Whispering Jack was the first Australian-made album to be released on CD in Australia. The story continues with the 2011 tour, Whispering Jack … 25 Years On. John Farnham will perform at the Palais Theatre on Wednesday 9 and Friday 11 November. Tickets on sale now 136 100. www.johnfarnham.com.au Top 10 albums 1 From You – Daniela Corso 2 The Road from Memphis – Booker T. Jones 3 Philharmonics – Agnes Obel 4 Destination Now – The Potbelleez 5 Whispering Jack – John Farnham 6 Hard Bargain – Emmylou Harris 7 Clapton – Eric Clapton 8 101 Power Ballads – Various 9 A Treasure – Neil Young 10 Old Paint – Gina Jeffreys

A Grain of Salt AS one of 46 per cent of Mornington Peninsula voters who did not vote Liberal at the federal election, I feel obliged to give Julia some advice. Prior to dumping Kevvy you were a popular deputy PM. Now, with two years to run as Prime Minister, you are sinking fast; quicksand. The Opposition may be just as hopeless, but this does not alter the fact. So consider the option of sinking with your head held high. Go all out for a carbon tax to reduce emissions as Australia’s contribution to a possible solution to climate change. Equally as vigorously tackle the asylum seekers debate with a clear aim of not only dealing with these unfortunate people with a degree of morality, but also hopefully enhancing our reputation as a nation doing our best to share this world problem. *** THE feud between the Police Association and Simon Overland remains a mystery to us mere mortals. Previously it was Paul Mullett versus Christine Nixon, then Greg Davies (with help of the Herald Sun) versus Simon Overland, pushing the notion that they were both “outsiders”. If considered so,

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with Cliff Ellen He’ll know anyway when he has to fork out for my funeral. *** TRUTH? I approach the RSL bar to order a pot of draught beer and the gorgeous barmaid (barman?) says “How are you today?” I can’t very well say “Well, darling, I’m in denial about the uncertainty of my future and the constancy of loneliness”. So I say “Good, how are you?” And darling replies likewise. That’s life. “The time will come when people will not listen to sound doctrine, but will follow their own desires and will collect themselves more and more teachers who will tell them what they are itching to hear.” (2 Timothy 4:3) Why is it that every winter females rush to make pea and ham soup? Adios. cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Three ladies were discussing the travails of getting older. One said, “Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, while standing in front of the refrigerator, and I can’t remember whether I need to put it away, or start making a sandwich.” The second lady chimed in with, “Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs and can’t remember whether I was on my way up or on my way down.” The third one responded, “ Well, ladies, I’m glad I don’t have that problem. Knock on wood,” as she rapped her knuckles on the table, and then said, “That must be the door, I’ll get it!”

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Ice-cool Sam chasing glory in Finland By Mike Hast THERE’S a shortage of ice skating rinks in Crib Point, but this hasn’t stopped teenage ice hockey prodigy Sam Hodic. The 14-year-old left Melbourne for Finland on Tuesday to join the (ice) cream of world hockey juniors jostling for a place at the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Switzerland, next January. Sam and just one other young Aussie – 17-year-old Sharnita Crompton of NSW – have been selected by the Australian Olympic Committee for a qualification event at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s development centre in Vierumaki, Finland. The world’s best young players will attend the camp and compete in a series of intense skills tests for speed, shooting accuracy and agility over three days. The top 15 boys and 15 girls from nations not qualified in the team event will go to Innsbruck. Sam has a crowd of supporters behind his rise to the top, including Western Port businesses, but his biggest fan is undoubtedly his dad Jamie, who works for BlueScope Steel contractor Roll Surface Technology at the cold mill in Hastings. Who else would pack Sam and his massive ice hockey bag, $1000 skates and $450 hockey stick into the family car at 4.30 in the morning to be on the rink at the new Icehouse in Docklands at 6am? Jamie, a Moorabbin boy who played ice hockey in the 1970s, including for the Victorian team in 1978, is not a pushy parent living through the exploits of his son: “He has to want to do it; I’d be quite happy to stay in bed and dodge the pre-dawn drives to town, but as long as Sam’s enthusiastic, I’m there,” he says matter of factly. Sam has been playing ice hockey for half his life after seeing his first game with a friend when he lived near the Oakleigh ice rink, now closed. The Hodics moved to Crib Point about four years ago and Sam and his dad make the long trip to Docklands several times a week. It’s been a huge year for the teenager. He’s in the Victorian under-18 team

playing in Perth after he gets back from Finland. Then he’s off to Newcastle as a member of the under-15 state team. He’s played for Victoria since age 10. Sam is also in the Melbourne Ice junior development squad and plays for the under-18 Pirates in the Melbourne league.

said. “Finland will be an unreal opportunity; it’s going to be amazing.” Ice Hockey Australia president Don Rurak, travelling with Sam and Sharnita to Finland, is confident the teens can deliver. “I think they have a very good

It’s been a huge year for the teenager. He’s in the Victorian under-18 team playing in Perth after he gets back from Finland. Then he’s off to Newcastle as a member of the under-15 state team. The Ice is Melbourne’s national team and Sam will be allowed to play with the big boys when he reaches 16. There’s little doubt he would already be in the senior squad if not for age restrictions. It’s hockey, hockey, hockey – including in the backyard at home where Jamie has set up a goal for Sam to practise shooting and a series of cones for the teen to run around. Studies at Western Port Secondary College are not ignored as one of Sam’s ambitions is to win a scholarship to an American college and he knows his grades will have to be good. He wants to be a physiotherapist if professional ice hockey is out of reach. Flying to Finland this week is not Sam’s first overseas trip: he went to one-week ice hockey camps in Minnesota, US, and Vancouver in Canada last July. Jamie’s three boys all play sport – eldest Brody, 20, is a vigorous full-back with Australian Rules team Oakleigh Districts and 10-year-old Gus is gun footballer with Crib Point Magpies and a basketballer with Crib Point Seahawks. A deal between Jamie and Sam is for the ice hockey champ to help out at Gus’s footy club, and Gus has become somewhat of a team mascot because of the number of hours he spends rinkside at the Icehouse. Sam’s itching to get to Finland and show his skills to the ice hockey world. “I matched it with 15-year-olds in Minnesota and the best of us trained and played with 17- and 18-year-olds on the last three days of that camp,” he

chance. It is hard to know the standard of other nations, but the Australian players are top quality,” he said. “This is the first time ever for this exciting format and there is a lot of interest. The sun never sets in Finland in July so the kids are in for a fantastic experience.” Jamie was pouring over family finances when The News visited on Friday evening. “The Olympic committee is paying for Sam to go to Finland, but the trips to Perth and Newcastle are my responsibility,” he said. “We’ve had tremendous support in recent years from sponsors, but it’s hard work doing the rounds each year and I’ve had less time to be his marketing manager. Sam’s been involved in more sessions at the Icehouse as he rises through the ranks.” Past supporters have included Neil Rist of Crib Point Cellars, Rob Tuckett of Tyrepower in Hastings, Bittern’s Sunday Market, Hastings real estate agent Ben Tallon, trucking business owner Stuart Burke, Robbie Drever of Drever Automotive Services, Whitehorse Tattoos of Box Hill, Mornington Peninsula Shire, and the Australian Workers Union. “Don’t forget my grandma Rose of Brighton,” chips in Sam, completing an eclectic list of sponsors. Jamie and Sam agree ice hockey has taken off in Melbourne in recent years, especially since the Icehouse opened in early 2010. Saturday night games are packed and the sport is growing around Australia. Don Rurak: “Australia hopes to qualify 14 to 17 athletes across 11 dis-

Ice prince: Sam Hodic on the rink in Kelowna, British Columbia, during his trip to Canada and the United States last winter. The Crib Point teen is just one of two young Australians competing for a place at the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Switzerland, next January.

ciplines for Innsbruck and continue our recent string of podium performances at Winter Olympics and World Championships. The team will be led by dual Olympic aerial skiing medallist Alisa Camplin.” Australia might not have much snow and ice, but it has dedicated youngsters like Sam Hodic with parents like his dad Jamie; people who will drive for

hours before dawn and again late at night to give their children a chance to follow a dream. Anyone wanting to help Sam Hodic financially can call his dad Jamie on 0423 325 086.  Additional reporting by Andrew Reid, website producer for the Australian Olympic Committee.

Down memory lane IN this edition I would like to tell you about a few past players, and who better to start with than the renowned Wilson brothers, Bert and Perc (pictured right). They were quite different personalities and could often be seen walking down the road – Perc with his head forward and taking great long strides, and Bert strolling along about 100 yards behind – but still talking, or rather yelling, to each other. They did have one thing in common – each was capable of single-handedly starting a war at any time. In one game at Frankston, Bert couldn’t understand why he ended up on the ground every time he took a mark until the doctor informed him that he had been playing with a few broken ribs. Perc also had his share of problems. A few games later, after a rough match at Sorrento, and after getting kicks to the legs and spraining both ankles, he couldn’t walk at all by the time he arrived back in Hastings. However the team rallied round and Perc went home in a rather undignified manner – in a wheelbarrow. Another story that comes to mind was

the day Len Persian came limping into the changing room covered in blood and mud. Len, whose sight wasn’t the best, wore glasses but each Saturday morning would leave them off so he could get used to being without them when he took the field. He came to the door that day, saying “You’d better give me a rub, Tony. Spare me days but I’ve just been run over by a car.” This was in fact correct: he didn’t see it and went under the front and out the back, bike and all. On another occasion Vic “Ports” Lothian was sitting in the corner of the changing room giving his boots a lot of attention, which was unusual. He had a rather large knife in one hand and we discovered that he had cut off most of his big toe with the axe during the week. Ports’ problem was the fact that the only way he could stuff the bandage into his boot was to cut half the toe cap off and let it stick out the end. This he did, and played a mighty game. Another player who added a lot of colour and wit to the club was Col Perrott, one of three brothers who played for Hastings. Col

was one of the toughest and best rovers to ever play the game and, being a butcher, the sight of blood didn’t worry him – which leads me to this story: one night he came into the rooms a bit the worse for wear. Apparently he was slaughtering a calf and handed the rifle to a young bloke who was “helping”. His assistant shot the wrong calf, putting the bullet through Col’s leg. This took the fight out of Col, but caused a few chuckles around the club. Another time Col made a visit to the outdoor toilet at the farm one morning. He was sitting at peace with the world when a big black snake poked its head up between his legs to see what was going on. Col reckoned he did the first 50 yards in record time, the next 50 not quite as fast as it included all sorts of acrobatics because he hadn’t waited to pull up his pants and by now they were down around his ankles. It might have been “paddock football” but it was a lot of fun. From “Blue Power” 1977 No. 7 (written by the late Norm Francis). Western Port News 5 July 2011

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Friday 8 July West Coast v Geelong, Patersons Stadium 8:40pm It took 15 rounds but the Cats have finally lost a match and to Essendon of all teams. Now they must travel to Patersons Stadium to play an Eagles side that defeated Carlton two weeks ago. West Coast this year have been solid playing at home, just losing the one game for the season. The Cats however can take confidence from their win against Fremantle in round 2 over in Perth. They also could possibly regain star midfielder Joel Corey. Even though the bye hasn’t helped many teams this year, it did work for West Coast when they beat Melbourne by 70 plus points after coming off a bye. They’re in good shape injury-wise and their young legs may just give them the edge over Geelong. West Coast by 1 point. Saturday 9 July Hawthorn v Brisbane, Aurora Stadium, 2:10pm Another weekend, another injury for the Hawks. The casualties this week are Chance Bateman and Jordan Lisle. If injuries continue at the rate they are, teams like Hawthorn and Fremantle are going

to struggle to field a side let alone be competitive. The Lions on the other hand fought out an extremely gutsy win against Port. They trailed all day and kept the Power scoreless in the last quarter to win the game. Pearce Hanley is putting his hand up as the best Irish player in the AFL; he’s put in a brilliant season even though his team has struggled. Very long plane trip for the Lions and the Hawks should be able to bounce back in Tassie. Hawthorn by 23 points.

are that they always beat the teams they are meant to beat so last weekend was disappointing but all is not los. They don’t meet a topfour side until round 23. The Suns just need to continue playing the kids as this year is just a learning experience. Karmichael Hunt has improved more than we could have expected and Gary Ablett is back to his Brownlow medal form. The best of teams struggle after returning from a Perth trip – this will no exception. Sydney by 34 points.

Essendon v Richmond, MCG, 7:10pm It was only seven weeks ago when these two teams last played and that was the beginning of Essendon’s descent down the ladder. Last weekend however the Bombers managed the biggest upset of the season when they downed the undefeated Geelong Cats. Richmond last weekend were smashed by Carlton and need to repeat the form they showed when they beat Essendon last time. This game will be the defining moment of Richmond and Essendon’s seasons; both teams have so much to gain and so much lose. Something has to give for the Tigers. Richmond by 9 points.

Sunday 10 July Collingwood v North Melbourne, MCG, 1:10pm Due to the bye, Collingwood aren’t top of the ladder, but they’re level with Geelong on losses, one each, which will be good enough for now. The Pies on the weekend dismantled Hawthorn using superb forward pressure that lead to some bone crunching tackles. North Melbourne last weekend wasted a great opportunity to springboard into the top eight, but some errant goal-kicking let them down. Todd Goldstein is becoming one of the better ruckmen in the game; he has managed a whopping 100 hit outs over the last two weeks. North will be desperate to make up for their last game, but the Pies are just a class above. Collingwood by 41 points.

Gold Coast v Sydney, Metricon Stadium, 7:10pm After a shock loss to the Crows last weekend the Swans will be raring to go and aiming for a nice percentage booster against the Suns. One of Sydney’s best traits

Port Adelaide v St Kilda, AAMI Stadium, 3:10pm The Saints can be reasonably confident going into this game; they

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played a brilliant second quarter against the Roos and they came away with the four point, which puts them a game and percentage out of the eight. The Power should be disappointed with their loss to the Lions; they led all day but the whole team didn’t put in enough. Jay Schulz had a terrific game, kicking seven goals, and this has been a great turnaround for him after he injured his knee in round one. St Kilda will go into the game full of confidence and the Power sadly the opposite, with only percentage keeping them off the bottom. St. Kilda by 28 points. Western Bulldogs v Carlton Etihad Stadium, 4:40pm A few weeks ago the Bulldogs’ season looked all but over but three wins on the trot have put them in a position where they can challenge teams for a spot in the finals. The Blues on the weekend bounced back in terrific fashion, downing Richmond by 103 points; all positives there. The Blues have almost formed the perfect team; their backline is the only area that needs working on, and with Michael Jamison out, this is a perfect time to experiment and perhaps find a second key defender like Reid and Tarrant at Collingwood and Scarlett and Taylor of Geelong. This is a very big game for the Bulldogs and a win would put them in striking distance of the eight, but Carlton is a class act and will be too good. Carlton by 41 points.

Mornington trainer takes home the silverware THE tide turned for Mornington trainer Jason Warren when Bel Sprinter stormed home to the win the Craigieburn Sporting Club at Moonee Valley last Saturday. A gelded son of Black Caviar’s sire Bel Esprit was resuming from a six-month spell so there is obviously considerable room for improvement. An impressive winner at Mornington at his only other appearance, there are many more wins in store for the rising four-year-old. Popular owners Kevin and Tanith O’Brien, who are based at Corinella, were pleased with the effort of General Truce who was runner-up to Bel Sprinter. General Truce, who has proven his ability in group company, is being aimed at the Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on 16 July. It is worth noting he was placed behind champion Black Caviar under weight-for-age conditions at Caulfield in last October. Another Mornington-trained galloper to catch the eye was the Clive Balfour-trained Marotta.

Emerging sprinter: Bel Sprinter beating General Truce and Punctuate at Moonee Valley on Saturday 2 July. Jockey Ben Melham. Picture: Slickpix.

The fortune of the race went against Marotta when she was finishing fifth ($14) behind another Mornington galloper, Charlie’s Queen, and is worth backing next time she steps out in a similar race. Adelaide-trained David Jolly has been making successful forays into Melbourne of late

and looks to have another coming winner in The Long Road. Heavily backed at $3.60, she was tightened for room on several occasions when third to the speedy Mystical Spirit. Colin and Cindy Alderson continued their winning streak when The Tiger raced

away from his rivals over the concluding stages of the Leslie Short Hiskens (2040m) at Moonee Valley. Aggressively ridden by Lisa Cropp, the fiveyear-old is back to his best and should win a few more before the better horses come back. The Aldersons could notch up another win when

Perturbo contests the $150,000 Victorian Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. A noted straight specialist, the five-year-old has reach a new level this campaign and is sure to test the opposition. Dark Note hit a purple patch of form at this time last year and Cranbourne trainer Eric Broomfield has the seven-yearold back at that level, winning over 2040m at Moonee Valley on 18 June before a luckless third over the same route last Saturday. Sparingly raced five-year old By The Way was on trial at 1500m when fifth to in-form Mr Make Believe at Moonee Valley, but he did hit the line with gusto and is ready to break through in a similar event up to 1600m. Longshot Overtake wasn’t suited by the pattern of racing when ninth behind the freewheeling Beyond Pardon in the Kyabram Club Handicap, but he did work to the post nicely and will be hard to beat when he drops in grade. Like Moonee Valley, the conditions at Sale were favourable especially considering the time of the year. One of the most notable performers at Sale was the Flemington-trained Sam Le Champ who sprinted quickly over the last 200m to win the

1000m maiden. The son of Fastnet Rock still has plenty to learn, but has the potential to reach city class in the near future. Second-placed Electonic Lan, who is trained by Damien Williams at Cranbourne, should be able to break his duck at his next start. Significantly, Damien’s brother Craig, who is just back from a successful trip to Japan, went to Sale for the one ride before taking a 10-day holiday. Cranbourne-trained Langridge Street showed potential in a handful of starts earlier this year and is sure to make his presence felt this campaign. A winner over 1600m at Morphettville on his third start, the Elvstroem gelding showed greater tactical speed when second over 1200m. Locally trained Uno No also came under notice when a fastfinishing fourth while others worth backing out of the Sale program are Very Cherry, Bel Rrythm and Lady Mahler. Horse-to-follow Koonoomoo was disappointing at Sandown Hillside last Wednesday but was all at sea on the heavy ground and is worth another chance when she steps out on a drier surface. Best: Sam Le Champ. Upcoming meetings Cranbourne - Sunday 10 July. Mornington – Tuesday 12 July.

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