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Artist-led recovery for shops

Planting plan: Evelyn Sage, left, Cr Lynn Bowden and Brenda Thornell near some of the surviving Avenue of Honour plain trees in Station St. Plaques at the bottom of each tree were removed and lost by the former Shire of Hastings when trees were cut down in Eramosa Rd East to make way for footpaths and a wider road in the early 1970s. See Page 6.

By Keith Platt LANDLORDS of vacant shops in Hastings are going to be asked to become patrons of the arts. Concerned at the message being sent by the number of empty shops, Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry says letting artists use the space for free could be good for business. Chamber president Jim Schaefer said a similar proposal had helped turn around the fortunes of traders in Newcastle in New South Wales. “We need to convince landlords that it’s a reinvigoration of the town, not just a way to get free rent for artists,” Mr Schaefer said. “Hopefully, it will lead to them getting rent paying tenants.” Mr Schaefer said the chamber would make a proposal to landlords in “five or six weeks”. One real estate agent approached by The News believed problems could arise if artists sold works from the shops. “I see problems regarding insurance and it would depend on how tidy they are,” said the agent who did not want to be named because it seemed as though the comments were negative. “If there was any retailing [by artists] they would become quasi tenants and under the Retail Tenancies Act would then require being given a specific number of days notice to vacate the shop.” Mr Schaefer said the chamber would cover insurance costs and make arrangements for the five to 10 artists to use each shop “on a month to month basis”.

He said vacant shops at both ends of High St “there are about 15 of them, which is too many from my point of views and they make Hastings look like a not too vibrant place”. “Getting artists or jewellers into one or two shops would get the ball rolling,” Mr Schaefer said. Meanwhile, Dick Smith Electronics is understood to have spent $300,000 fitting out the 450 square metre 108 High St with plans to open its new store next week. Sid Ferguson of Satchwells Real Estate said it was “terrific the see the multi-national brand come into Hastings” and predicted it would “draw people”. “They might damage a few small businesses in the town, but it’s a real plus for the area.” Mr Ferguson said the electronics shop, a subsidiary of Woolworths, had taken out a long lease and would only have chosen to open in Hastings after research showed the business would be a success. “It’s moving into the old West End shopping centre as its anchor tenant. I think there will be a steady movement of commerce to the west end of High St.” Meanwhile, Woolworths is believed to have lodged an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) against its failure to gain a permit for a 24-hour service station at 122-130 High St. The planning application, for a twostorey office building and four takeaway food shops, was rejected by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Aged centre gets $25m for beds and rehab unit THE Mornington Centre will receive $25 million to install 30 extra beds and a rehabilitation unit. The Peninsula Health-run centre on the old secondary school site opened in September 2007 and cost $16.2 million. It was built by Abigroup. Mornington MP David Morris said the grant would enable the centre to expand services for elderly people recovering after a hospital stay, illness or injury. “The funding will not only benefit the Mornington community, but also the whole Mornington Peninsula. With our ever-growing population and changing demographic, this increase in services is certainly welcome,â€? he said. The centre has 60 geriatric evaluation and management beds as well as consulting, geriatric and therapy rooms to assist rehabilitate dementia patients. Health minister David Davis said the money for the centre was part of an extra $440 million in funding for public hospitals following successful negotiations with the federal government earlier this year. The centre replaced the Mt Eliza Centre, formerly called the Mt Eliza Rehabilitation Centre, which was “homeâ€? to child polio sufferers prior to 1970. The centre in Separation St features a striking “sawtoothâ€? motif, prominent on the exterior and reflected inside with folded feature ceilings that break up long flowing corridors. Its unique façade has 10 varieties of extruded and embossed custom-made bricks to look like timber-cladding, and won the 2008 Horbury Hunt Award for outstanding brick craftsmanship and innovation.

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It’s draining, but a ripe young time for learning

MORE than 60 youngsters held their noses and gasped as machinery had to be used to lift tonnes of rotting waste from a gross pollution trap at Carrum Downs. The trap stops rubbish in stormwater from reaching Port Phillip. Pupils from the schools taking part in the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute’s ‘i sea, i care’ program are nominated as ambassadors and are shown how to test water by Melbourne

Water’s Water Watch team. The institute’s executive director Jeff Weir said the workshop “brought to life the mountain to coast catchment story for ambassadors and graphically showed how our activities in the catchment threaten our bays”. “Stormwater pollution resulting from our actions in the catchment presents one of the largest threats to our bays,” Mr Weir said.

Waste treatment: Gathered around the waste stopped from entering the bay are pupils from Somerville Rise, Derinya (Frankston), St Leonards and Baxter primary schools.

He said the “ambassadors” would share their experiences with thousands at their schools. The institute will also produce an ‘i sea, i care’ TV segment for its website www.dolphinresearch.org.au.

Fauna ecologist talks about vermin PENINSULA fauna ecologist Malcolm Legg is guest speaker at the annual meeting of Crib Point Stony Point Foreshore committee of management at 7pm on Tuesday 28 June. He will talk about the foreshore flora and fauna, and fox control. The committee’s fox trapping program was sabotaged last month when dog

walkers set off almost a quarter of traps set in bushland away from the main walking tracks. Committee secretary Cecelia Witton said the group is seeking new members. The meeting is at Crib Point Community Hall at 7 Park Road. Details: 0418 348 959.

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‘The Coach’, a doctor and an OAM MICHAEL Kennedy came to the Mornington Peninsula in 1993 and served one year as CEO of the former Shire of Hastings prior to the Kennett government’s forced amalgamation of the 210 Victorian municipalities into 78. After amalgamation he was CEO of the City of Boroondara (formerly Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn) from 1995 to 1999 before returning to the peninsula in 1999 to become CEO of the new “super” shire formed from Hastings, Flinders and Mornington. At Boroondara he played a prominent role when inner east councils tried to stop Telstra and Optus stringing pay TV cables on power poles in the mid1990s (an issue many councils may be

forced to revisit when National Broadband Network cabling arrives). Prior to local government he was in the shipping industry, as a director and general manager of Coastal ExpressLine and as a senior manager at ANL. A Bachelor of Business, he started a doctorate in business administration while at Boroondara, but set study aside after becoming shire CEO. He completed the course in March 2002 and is entitled to call himself doctor. Since entering local government, Dr Kennedy has pursued a wide range of allied interests. He has been on the committee of MAV Insurance (Municipal Association of Victoria) since 1995,

is a Victoria fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia, a fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, and a fellow of Local Government Professionals. He has been a member of several health organisations including Boroondara Community Health Centre, was 2007 chairman of the Victorian Healthcare Association and is a board member and 2011 chairman of the Inner East Community Health Service, maintaining ties with his old stamping ground. He was founding chairman of Lifesaving Victoria and is an independent director. Dr Kennedy is a regular speaker at conferences on transport, climate

change, coastal communities and attended the 2006 Future Summit in Brisbane hosted by the Australian Davos Connection, a high-powered business and leadership group. As Dr Kennedy moves toward his fourth contract, which would see him as CEO of the shire for 16 years by the time it ends in 2015, his salary packages has grown steadily. In 2005 it was $260,000. In 2007 it was $292,418. In 2008 it was $299,991. In 2009 it was $319,000 and he refused an offered increase last year from the three-person panel that reviewed his performance – councillors Bev Colomb (mayor in 2008), Anne

Shaw (mayor in 2009) and Frank Martin (elected unopposed to Red Hill Ward in November 2008 when David Jarman retired). Dr Kennedy was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day in 2009 “for service to health organisations, lifesaving and the Mornington Peninsula Shire as CEO”. At the time, he said the award was the result of a team effort. “My job is to facilitate change. It’s about listening to the council and the community, and working out what they want to achieve and working to see that is achieved,” said the man known to his staff as “the Coach”. Mike Hast

Council in glare of Ombudsman’s spotlight THE reappointment of Michael Kennedy in September 2008 without the job being advertising may have indirectly led to his closest brush with “corporate mortality”. In 2009, Peter Davis of Tyabb – a member of the Tyabb and District Ratepayers Business and Environment Group – twice wrote to the Victorian Ombudsman, George Brouwer, expressing disquiet over Dr Kennedy’s reappointments in 2004 and 2008, and the lack of cooperation from the shire’s governance and corporate support manager Noel Buck when Mr Davis asked to see the CEO’s contract. Those two letters and the shire’s mishandling of Mr Davis’s Freedom of Information (FOI) request unleashed

months of controversy that involved the Victorian Government Solicitor, Local Government Minister Richard Wynne, local Liberal MPs Neale Burgess and David Morris, the Municipal Association of Victoria, consultants FOI Solutions, shire lawyers, two mayors (2008 mayor Anne Shaw and 2009 mayor David Gibb), and Tim Ginnane SC, now a judge, who provided a legal opinion for the shire. Mr Davis said he and his wife Val Davis, then president of the Tyabb ratepayers group, had been approached by people who were concerned that Dr Kennedy’s reappointment was being pushed through with undue haste. They felt Dr Kennedy was not being subject to performance criteria as

specified under the Local Government Act and wanted to see his contracts for 2004 and 2008. “We want to see the Mornington Peninsula have the best CEO it can – it might be him [Dr Kennedy] – but we’d like to see his performance measured,” Mrs Davis said in November 2009. She said council officers had “obfuscated” by “handing out bits and pieces of the contract” when the entire document was requested under FOI. Mr Brouwer was dissatisfied with the shire’s behaviour and contacted Minister Wynne, who brought in the Victorian Government Solicitor to investigate the validity of Dr Kennedy’s 2004 and 2008 contracts. The shire’s freedom of information processes were

investigated by Mr Brouwer. Then followed a farcical period where then-mayor Anne Shaw refused to show her council colleagues the Ombudsman’s report, which recommended that the council:  Review its freedom of information (FOI) processes and procedures, including record-keeping and records management.  Consider counselling governance and corporate support manager Noel Buck in relation to his role “in this matter”.  Review its conflict of interest policy.  Consider counselling Dr Kennedy in relation to his conflict of interest in seeking legal advice regarding an FOI request for documentation relating to

his employment. The upshot was that the shire’s FOI consultants said everything was hunky dory, Mr Buck received some kind of counselling, Dr Kennedy received none and in January 2010 Local Government Victoria said the CEO’s contracts were valid. But by then the damage had been done and many sections of the community developed a high degree of cynicism about the governance of the council. It’s to be hoped councillors and the executive learn from this tumultuous period and do not repeat the mistakes of the recent past. Mike Hast

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Stir over CEO’s job

Council divided over search for new blood By Mike Hast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors are vigorously debating behind closed doors whether to reappoint CEO Michael Kennedy without his job being advertised. If Dr Kennedy gets the nod in August, it will be the third time in a row councillors have not interviewed anyone else for the job, which comes with a salary package of $319,000. The move is again likely to cause problems for the shire, which endured months of uncertainty in late 2009 and well into 2010 when Dr Kennedy’s 2004 and 2008 contracts were investigated by the Ombudsman and the Victorian Government Solicitor (see ‘Council under spotlight’ on page 6). Dr Kennedy, who holds a doctorate of business administration, was appointed CEO in 1999 on a five-year contract, replacing Warwick Dilley. His contract was renewed in February 2004 after the council decided not to advertise his position. He was rehired before the November 2008 elections, just weeks before the council went into caretaker mode, when it

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is not permitted to make important decisions. The contract, this time for three years, started in February 2009, but the decision to not advertise the position was

made in September 2008. Under local government regulations, councillors have to tell Dr Kennedy they intend to advertise his position six months before his contract

expires. Mornington MP David Morris, the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, on Tuesday told The News he did not want to personalise his comments when asked if Dr Kennedy’s job should be advertised. “I don’t want to talk about Michael Kennedy and the shire councillors, but I think it’s best that the position be advertised. My position is publicly advertised every four years. “Multimillion dollar public corporations should do their best to get the best person on offer.” A decision by the 11 councillors to again not call for other candidates would rile parts of the community. In 2008 prominent Liberal Party member Robin Cooper, former state MP for Mornington, criticised the council for not advertising the job. “My view on [council] contract reappointments, regardless of who it is, is that the market should be tested to see who is available,” he said. Mr Cooper said the job would be attractive to a lot of people who were highly quali-

fied as it was “a very well paid position”. When The News spoke to him on Tuesday, Mr Cooper said his view were unchanged. “Whether you are pro or anti Dr Kennedy, the council should find who’s available,” he said. “To commit the same error [not advertise] a second time, well, the councillors should be held to task. “I would be staggered if the Minister for Local Government felt any different.” Mr Cooper said any well-run business would advertise the CEO’s position. “From one end of the peninsula to the other, most ratepayers would expect it to be advertised. “After people have been in the top job for a number of years, sometimes you need a fresh face. “There is a lot of unhappiness around the place about the way the council deals with certain issues.” Several of the shire’s ratepayer lobby groups also expressed disappointment over Dr Kennedy’s automatic reappointment in 2008. Other parts of the community will be happy Dr Kennedy is

being reappointed. During an 18-year career in local government, he has held honorary positions with the Municipal Association of Victoria and on health boards, and contributed to management and government bodies (see ‘Coach, doctor and an OAM to boot’ right). The CEO has strong supporters on the council including long-time councillors Bev Colomb, Anne Shaw, David Gibb and Bill Goodrem. After his reappointment in 2008, then-mayor Cr Colomb said Dr Kennedy was one of the most widely experienced and highly qualified CEOs in local government “with a demonstrated passion for and commitment to the Mornington Peninsula community”. “Having worked with Dr Kennedy for one or more terms of council, my councillor colleagues and I are in a very good position to assess and appreciate his ongoing hard work and the value of his contribution.” On Tuesday, mayor Graham Pittock said: “The council is going through the process about whether to advertise the CEO’s position and we have to decide by early August.”

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In Somerville, it’s time to re-remember them...

Call for new avenue of honour By Mike Hast PROGRESS brings many advantages, but the loss of Somerville’s Avenue of Honour on Eramosa Rd East many years ago was not one of them, says a group of women lobbying for it to be reinstated. Led by area councillor Lynn Bowden and three members of the Somerville, Tyabb and District Heritage Society – Leila Shaw, Evelyn Sage and Brenda Thornell – the campaign will gather community support and ask Mornington Peninsula Shire to create a new avenue to commemorate those who served in all wars. It would be on the western side of the railway line, which divides the town. Cr Bowden has kicked off the plan with $10,000 from her ward fund. She has asked shire officers to look at planting trees on both sides of Eramosa Rd West, between Station St and the Graf Rd roundabout. “The area in front of the two shopping complexes is bleak and unattractive so an avenue of honour would serve two purposes,” she said. The plan would mean installing traffic lights at the access road between the Plaza and Centro shopping centres to enable traffic to enter and exit safely. The avenue of plain trees was planted in 1917 and stretched about 600 metres from the roundabouts, passed

the primary school and down to Alfred St, which runs through to Guelph St. Plain trees were also planted in Station St, on the other side of the railway line. Some still exist, starting from the intersection of Station St and Jones Rd. Under each of the trees was a plaque honouring the 82 Somerville men who served in the First World War. When Eramosa Rd East was widened and “modernised” for the growing shopping centre in the early 1970s, the Shire of Hastings removed the plaques and chopped down the trees. The plaques were stored at the shire depot in Hastings but vanished. Historian Leila Shaw, now in her 80s, says many residents were angry, as the council did not tell residents. Last week she told The News: “The trees had reached full maturity; it was heart-breaking, especially for descendants of the men. “There were about 22 families still living in the area in recent years and some considered it as bad as desecrating a graveyard. Then to add insult to injury, the council lost the plaques. The older residents of today still feel a sense of loss.” Mrs Shaw says the revival of Australia-wide interest in Anzac Day and Remembrance Day in recent years, especially among young people, makes a compelling case to recreate the avenue

of honour. “Small peninsula communities like Somerville paid dearly during the First World War and we should always strive to remember their sacrifice,” she said. Brenda Thornell said plain trees would be unsuitable as they grew too high and wide, but it was hoped to plant evergreen native trees. “We’re talking to experts to see what type of tree would be suitable,” she said. “We had 80 trees on each side of Eramosa Rd, but perhaps 20 on each side would be ideal.” Each plaque set in concrete would have multiple names of all servicemen and women who had served in all wars and conflicts since the Boer War in 1899-1902. The heritage society is collecting the names and service numbers of defence force personnel for the project, which has the backing of Hastings–Somerville RSL. Evelyn Sage said they had the 82 names from the First World War and 30 so far from the Second World War. Anyone who has details of servicemen and women can contact the society on 5977 6489 or send an email to: somtyheritage@hotmail.com.

Young growth: A gymkhana procession along Eramosa Rd East in December 1919 shows the avenue of honour saplings on the right-hand side. Note the plain tree at bottom right with a wooden frame protecting it. Picture courtesy Nell Simcock (Leila Shaw Collection).

‘Unforgivable desecration’ Shoreham’s avenue protected

“THE lovely avenue of plane trees on either side of Eramosa Road and Station Street commemorated the First World War heroes of Somerville, and in Autumn, the school children shuffled through the coloured fallen leaves on their way to and from school. The trees were planted by the School Committee on Arbour Day in 1917, and each one was given its own special plaque commemorating every serviceman by name. “The people of Somerville were very proud of their war heroes, and both the War Memorial and the ‘Avenue of Honour’ were carefully looked after by working bees and various citizens of the town who tended to weeding, watering and pruning the trees with dedication. Quite often my father [T W ‘Bill” Brunning] used to weed around the memorial. He could never forget his comrades in the war and he never forgot how close to death he was himself. He helped many Returned Servicemen of both World Wars – they

only needed to mention they were Returned Servicemen and he would do what he could for them. “It was sad to see the trees cut down and replaced by bare footpaths with no special replacements to beautify the town and remind us of our brave servicemen. For the families and friends of loved ones, it was as heart-breaking as the desecration of graveyards when the trees were toppled without consultation with residents. The older residents of today and the descendants of the men still feel a sense of loss. Not only did the Council heartlessly cut down the trees, but they lost the plaques which belonged to us, the people of Somerville – an unforgivable desecration of the memories of those who fought for their country.” From Leila Shaw’s book The Way We Were: Adventures, feats and experiences of pioneering families of the Mornington Peninsula, published by Somerville, Tyabb and District Heritage Society, 1998.

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is generally considered to have a more enlightened approach to historic peninsula sites compared to the former Shire of Hastings, which oversaw the removal of Somerville’s Avenue of Honour. For example, trees planted to honour the Shoreham area’s servicemen and women have been included in a heritage overlay designed to protect key parts of the village. Heritage Victoria wrote to the shire in May 2008 requesting the trees in Byrnes Rd be included in proposed changes and additions to heritage overlays in the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme, and the shire agreed. Amendment C109, which covers a number of historic places and precincts in the shire, is currently being prepared.

Remember when: Pruning the young plain trees of the Avenue of Honour in the 1920s.

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Young at art in Somers

Set for life: Janus Karnowski and preschool director Julie Georgiou with Tom Karnowski’s painting.

ART and young people’s education is a strong theme in Somers and another chapter was written last month with the opening of the refurbished Somers Preschool. Two pieces of art shared centre stage with people young and old – Tom Karnowski’s lyrical painting created in the 1950s and a 2.7-square metre mosaic created by “kinder mum” Shelley King and children in the four-year-old group using the kids’ artwork. Mr Karnowski, a talented artist who came to Australia from Germany and became a set designer, was commissioned to create the Somers painting for the opening of the preschool in May 1957. His son Janus Karnowski was at the opening and spoke about his father and the now-famous painting. The preschool refurbishment included replacement of the roof, repainting inside and out, removal of asbestos, new storeroom, bathroom for people with a disability, water tank for flushing toilets, new floor coverings, new electrical switchboard, energy efficient lighting, energy efficient heating and cooling units, and upgraded kitchen, office and gas hot water system. Mornington Peninsula Shire’s refurbishment is a vote of confidence in the long-term future of the preschool, which opened with a bang in the 1957 with strong community financial support (see Rod Nuske’s story) but languished in the early 1960s and closed in 1965. It reopened in 1977, once again due to passionate commitment from residents. The kinder is in a peaceful and protected area about 100 metres from the beach. A large outdoor play area is protected by large eucalypts that are often used by koalas. The preschool is a non-profit, parent-managed centre catering to three- and four-year-olds.  Somers Primary School’s now-famous art fair is on Sunday 23 October, the ninth annual fair.

Loaded dog, slide nights and open fires By Rod Nuske THE idea of starting a playgroup for Somers children came in 1949 when Jean Stone used her front verandah as a venue for several days each week for a ‘homemade’ preschool, something she kept going until the present building was opened in 1957. She also found time to start the peninsula netball competition. Thoughts of creating a more professional preschool came in 1950 when Mrs Stone organised a building committee to ask the Shire of Flinders for a preschool and qualified teacher. Of the original committee the only surviving members are Jean and Marjorie Boadle of the property ‘Korbanui’, which has been in the family since 1924. Other members included Miss Bunny, a niece of the artist Rupert Bunny, and Ron Stone who had so much to do with the town that he was called the ‘mayor of Somers’. The committee looked at lots of sites and settled on the present block in Ocean View Crescent, which was purchased for ₤200 in 1952. The group had to raise £1000 for the building to which would be added grants from the shire and the state government. It took a further two years to pay off the land and by then ₤800 had been raised, which was sent to the shire. Whether the other ₤200 was ever paid, I just don’t know. The building housed a preschool, infant welfare centre (which is now the office) and library, which had a sepa-

rate entrance at the left of the building. Local tradesman Wes Wade was the builder and he employed Tom Karnowski to do the painting, and we have here today Tom’s son Janus to speak about his father and his gift to the preschool. The raising of funds saw a number of social occasion including dances, cake stalls, barbecues and gala nights. Galas became the highlight of the social calendar. On one occasion Brenda Stone, who had a lot to do with the kinder, won a chicken on the spinning wheel, but Ron Stone’s dog ‘Bitza’ got hold of it and raced off into the night. Ron Stone’s son Bob and I used to go around collecting bottles and we got to know about our fellow citizens’ drinking habits, and also scored some intriguing liqueur bottles that came in many weird shapes. There was also paper drives that continued for many years and would bring about ₤100 per shed full. The first play leader was Bet Campbell, who sadly died last year. She undertook the necessary course in Melbourne and had completed it by the time of the official opening on 12 May 1957. Bet divided her time between Balnarring and Somers and among her duties in the winter was the lighting of fires in both buildings to keep the children and her warm. Here are a few items of interest from the old minute books: In 1957 a fund-raising slide night was held of Mrs Marshall’s trip to the

east coast of NSW. Not very exciting by present-day standards. Another time we raised funds by charging people to come and watch the Davis Cup at the kinder. Life was a lot simpler then. In 1959 there were only six children at the preschool. When I became president in 1960, we increased Bet’s salary by 15 shillings [$1.50], but at this time children had to be transported from Bittern and Balnarring to make up numbers. The infant welfare sister reported on home visits to mothers with new babies, the importance of immunisation and checks of the children for teeth, posture and nutrition. Next door neighbour Mrs Crawford (whose husband Curtis Crawford was manager of radio station 3DB) was asked to cover her water tank because of mosquitos. Coincidentally, the current manager of 3AW is a Somers boy, Shane Healy, whose father had been the head teacher at the school. In October 1963, there were 12 children at the kinder but only three were from Somers. Obviously the government was not at this time providing any incentive. By 1965 the centre had closed and Somers children had to attend Balnarring Preschool. While all this drama was going on, the library, which was staffed by local volunteers, was also feeling the winds of change as Hastings Shire had become interested in the concept of a bookmobile and started to downgrade its involvement with branch libraries.

In 1966 the shire intimated it would only provide paperbacks, and was very slow at turning over hardcover books. In January 1967 a public meeting was held at Somers Yacht Club to protest the closing of the library, but it was all to no avail. Later when our school and the post office were to be closed, public meetings met with better results. In 1975 Somers mothers felt the need to at least start a playgroup, so acting on the advice of the infant welfare sister, they approached the shire for permission to use the building as a ‘drop in centre’. Application was then made to the Department of Maternal Health and Welfare for funding to employ a teacher and an assistant for a three-yearold group. After an official inspection, the mothers were told the equipment was inadequate, so they set about raising funds. The first committee had Bruce Lewis as president, his wife Cathie as secretary, Rhonda Smith as treasurer and many enthusiastic parents as committee members. After many discussions with the department, approval for funding was given and the centre reopened in 1977 with Bet Campbell again as director/ teacher. No fees were charged and as funding only covered wages, any additional equipment had to be paid for by fundraising or donations. Simple toys and learning aids were made by Bet, skills

she had been taught at college. When Bet retired in 1979, Liz Edmends was employed and continued until her retirement in 1997. Judy Topham started as an assistant in 1985 and continued in this role until retiring. A four-year-old group started in 1985 and both age groups still attend the kindergarten in 2011. Building alterations were made in 1985 to incorporate the defunct library and upgrade the rest of the building. The kitchen was upgraded in 1987 and a bequest from Miss Bunny went towards new climbing equipment. When Liz resigned in 1997 after 18 years of dedicated service, she went on to managing children with severe handicaps, but in 2003 the whole of Somers were shocked by her death in a road accident. The committee created a garden in her memory and there are thoughts of providing a plaque to honour Bet’s contribution. Recent improvements have included play equipment, a shed and a bicycle track. Shelley King’s mosaic adorns the front of the building, created by her and the four-year-old group with the support of preschool director Julie Georgiou. About 20 years ago, I was asked by Liz to read to the children, and found this to be a pleasurable experience. It is an important part of my week. This is an edited version of a talk given by Rod Nuske on Saturday 28 May when the upgrading of the preschool was officially celebrated. Western Port News 21 June 2011

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Mourning a Red Hill boy’s tragic death THE Red Hill community is in deep mourning after a 16-month-old boy was run over by a reversing fourwheel drive utility in a driveway off Prossors Lane on Monday 13 June. One of twin boys of Adam and Julie Redhouse, William Redhouse was taken by air ambulance from the Red Hill Showgrounds to the Royal Children’s Hospital, but died soon after arrival. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

In April, figures released by the Coroner’s Court showed big vehicles were involved in more than threequarters of all household driveway fatalities involving young children. It said 13 children had died in residential driveway-related accidents in Victoria since 2000. Four-wheel drives or trucks had been involved in 77 per cent of all the driveway deaths studied. Children aged 1-3 accounted for 69 per cent of the deaths.

The boy is a member of the extended Holmes family, pioneers of the area. Former orchardist Keith Holmes, now of Mt Martha, said it was a tragic accident that had devastated the family and wider community. “There will be a big funeral as the family was involved with the football club and Red Hill Consolidated School,” he said. The boy was the fourth toddler to be killed in a driveway accident in the past six months in Victoria.

Call to arms (and hands) for foreshore labour THE end of Green Corps projects on the Mornington Peninsula is starting to bite. Somers foreshore committee of management is calling on residents to take up the slack. Queensland-based job training agency Max Employment – contracted by the federal government’s Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations – controversially ended Green Corps projects on the peninsula in April. Somers foreshore committee chair Pam Bannister said conservation trainee volunteers from Green Corps had worked in Somers for the past year.

“The committee had hoped for more assistance from the volunteers on three community working bees under the new federally-funded ‘Caring for our Country’ scheme,” she said. All government grant projects on Somers foreshore require volunteers working with paid contractors. “The committee urgently needs more support from the community to fulfil the voluntary component. “Being asked to assist with restoration works may not be top of people’s list of priorities, but if you care about our foreshore and want to see the good work continue, we need volunteers,” Ms Bannister said.

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Somers foreshore working bee dates are Thursday 30 June, Thursday 7 July and Thursday 18 August, all from 9.30am-3.30pm. Volunteers will have the chance to learn about the foreshore from knowledgeable and experienced contractors. Numerous activities are planned to ensure people of all abilities can contribute. Tools and refreshments are provided. For details, contact Pam Bannister on 0147 156 461 or email: Somers. Foreshore.CoM@gmail.com Regular working bees also are held on the third Sunday each month.

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On Friday 27 May the Hastings U3A had a delightful luncheon in the Tyabb Hall with 70 of their members in attendance. This was their first social occasion for all members to get together this year. They were fortunate to have a representative from Frankston Legal Services address them about the many areas of legal aid that are available. The presentation was very well received, and questions arose during and after the talk. Also in attendence was Mayor, Councillor Graham Pittock (above), who came with his mayoral chain. The Mayor gave an interesting account of his life, and his reasons for

running for council, as well as advising of his achievements since being in office. Afterwards there was an engaging question time. The morning was interesting and informative, after which the members enjoyed a delicious gourmet lunch, provided by “Local” in High Street, Hastings. There was also two door prizes and a varied selection of raffle prizes donated by several local businesses. Thanks to Terry White Chemist, Blooms on High, Local, Boyz @ Manyung, members of Hastings U3A and community members to whom we are very grateful. All who attended had a wonderful time, and U3A members are looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next luncheon in November. Tutors are a large part of U3A and U3A would be very happy to hear from anyone who has a skill they would like to teach others. Please contact them by phone on 5979 8585, or by email hastingsu3a@aapt.net.au. New members are always welcome. Hastings U3A is located at 30 King Street, Hastings (next to the RSL) and the office hours are Mondays and Tuesdays 10am-1pm and Thursdays 1pm-4pm.

Government support to emergency services welcomed THE Federal Government has committed to increased funding for Emergency Relief services for the next three years to provide critical support to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families through local agencies. Representing community information and support services, which are collectively amongst the highest recipient of Emergency Relief funding in the state, Executive Officer Kate Wheller from peak body Community Information Victoria (CIVic) welcomes the announcement along with its member agency Western Port Community Support (WPCS), 185 High Street, Hastings. “The demand for emergency relief continues to rise each year by 15-30% and our agencies are under enormous stress” said Ms Wheller. The majority of the work is undertaken by trained volunteers who are assisting clients who often have very complex issues and are strug-

gling to meet even the most basic needs. Our sector has been lobbying for many years for increased funding to meet the growing demand. We are very pleased that the federal government recognises the dire need of so many Australians in financial hardship who rely on such services in a climate of increasing daily living costs”. Western Port Community Support is one of 60 CIVic member agencies across the state which provide a range of support services to their local community including emergency relief, information, referral, counselling, financial counselling, and Tax Help. Emergency Relief is used to provide food vouchers, food parcels, and assistance with medical fees and pharmaceuticals, transport, accommodation and utility bills”. Federal government has also committed to three year funding for a limited number of generalist case management

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allow us to be responsive and accountable at a local level, while at the same time working as part of a team to tackle the bigger, strategic issues facing the whole shire”. The article says any new “structure” adopted by the VEC would be in place for 12 years “so it’s important the community has the opportunity to have input”. The article says single-councillor wards are “clearly the favoured system of our community”.

“At the last electoral review in 2005, Mornington Peninsula Shire residents overwhelmingly rejected a push to introduce multi-councillor wards, inundating the VEC with submissions to maintain the single-councillor model.” The 2005 review led to two extra councillors being added to the council, taking the number from nine to 11. The VEC favoured the shire having four wards (three three-councillor wards and one two-councillor ward), but bowed to the shire’s preference for 11 single-councillor wards. Of the 77 preliminary submissions received by the VEC in 2005, 61 favoured retaining the existing nine councillors elected from nine singlecouncillor wards. A check of submitters revealed many were either council staff, councillors or members of the Liberal Party. The mayor Cr Graham Pittock is quoted in last month’s Peninsula-Wide as saying “a move towards multicouncillor wards would open the way for party politics or voting ‘blocs’ to enter council”. “The single councillor ward system maximises accountability by each local councillor to their ward or electorate and in having the smallest possible ward size makes it affordable for local people to run for council without needing to have the backing of a political

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party or any other ‘power base’,” Cr Pittock said. “This shire has an excellent record of working with both the state and federal governments, and the fact that the council works positively with whoever is in power is clear evidence of the council’s non-partisan approach.” Cr Pittock is quoted as being concerned about some of the shire’s smaller towns and villages being left “without effective representation under multi-councillor wards”. In his 14 June report to council, Mr Buck said legislation provides for between five and 11 councillors. “Due to the number of voters being represented by each councillor (estimated at 13,300 voters per councillor), the number of councillors should remain at 11. It would be unusual for the VEC to recommend 12 councillors, due to greater potential for tied votes and casting votes for council decisions.” Preliminary submissions to the latest VEC electoral review close on 15 August. For more details, visit www.vec.vic. gov.au or call 131 832. The VEC guide for submissions and an information brochure will be available at shire offices at Mornington, Rosebud and Hastings from mid July.

SPECTATORS and players at Tyabb North Reserve are being urged to join the recycling movement. Tyabb Football Club has joined Mornington Peninsula Shire in a trial to recycle waste during this football season. The shire will provide the club with recycling bins and educational and promotional material to encourage an increase in recycling among players and supporters. Shire waste education officer Natalie Peric said an audits undertaken at the club showed that about 70 per cent of the waste in the normal bins could be recycled. “Recycling means waste products go on to become useful to someone else, and recycling also helps reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill,” Ms Peric said. Watson Ward councillor Lynn Bowden said that if successful at Tyabb similar recycling programs that could be introduced at other sporting clubs in the shire. Tyabb Football Club president Terry McGrath said the club was keen to look at ways it could become more environmentally-friendly. “Everyone at the club is welcoming the trial and we hope our friends, family and supporters do the right thing and recycle waste on game days,” he said. For details call the shire on 1300 850 600.

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Fundraiser successful to a tea If you were in the vicinity of the Balnarring Hall last Wednesday 1 June 2011, you could have been forgiven for thinking that you were walking past the Arts Centre, such were the sounds of beautiful singing at the Balnarring Country Women’s Association’s Biggest Morning Tea celebration. The lure of delicious scones, a morning of melodies from the Balnarring Probus Men’s Choir, as well as the chance to help a worthy cause, drew a diverse crowd in excess of 180 guests. The choir, accompanied by talented pianist Florence Lee, treated the crowd to songs such as ‘If I Were a Rich Man’, ‘Music of the Night’ and ‘Danny Boy’, and had everyone

toe-tapping and singing along with their Seekers medley. They were also joined by Louise Molesworth (accompanied by Annette Molesworth), who gave a beautiful rendition of ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’. Despite being the first foggy day of winter, a large number of local community groups were well represented at the morning tea, including members from, Balnarring Senior Citizens, Westernport Garden Club, Red Hill Trefoil Guild, Hastings Police Senior Citizens Register, local Probus groups as well as mums from Bittern Primary School (with bubs in tow!) all in attendance. The CWA raised almost $2,000 on the day, which will help fund the

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Biosphere ‘promise’ in doubt By Keith Platt DOUBTS have been cast on the ability of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve to reach the aspirations under which it was established in 2002. Proclaimed by the United Nations, the biosphere reserve aims to “keep special places – like Western Port – special by fostering conservation and sustainable development”. But academics David Mercer of RMIT University and Glen Hyman of Sciences-Po in Paris see the biosphere project as an “unfulfilled promise”. Although the biosphere is supposed to reflect local interests and values, the federal government has seemed disinterested and the state government runs roughshod over the wishes of community groups and municipalities.

In a long article published two years ago by the Australian Geographer, Mercer and Hyman trace the biosphere’s troubled history and blame their conclusion about its failure to meet expectations on a lack of support from state and federal governments. They say federal governments have shown a “steadily declining interest” in biospheres, while the state “overwhelmingly” places economic growth and development at the top of its policy agenda, “and that the views of local government and community groups will only get a hearing to the extent that they accord with this vision”. The article questions the ability of the biosphere to succeed, as most major planning decisions – transport, energy and water – are made by the state government not local councils.

Performance gets mixed reviews WHILE acknowledging ongoing dissension among original supporters of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve, a review of the organisation has found the “environmental, social and economic effects were greater than expected given the limited budget”. Statistics given by the biosphere chair Rob Gell and CEO Cecelia Witton to the report’s author Roberts Evolution Pty Ltd show it “attracted in the order of $200,000 to the region and provided employment for at least two staff and two contractors”. The review said two main projects – protecting the southern brown bandicoot and cleaning up Watsons Creek, Somerville – had “elements” of the biosphere’s three functions: conservation, sustainable development and logistic support (implementation to include education). Biosphere reserves set up under UNESCO aim to reconcile the needs of wilderness and humans. The report for the Department of Sustainability and Environment published in May 2010 showed local environment and business groups knew about the biosphere, but individuals from local and state government did not. Despite the lack of knowledge by council officers, the biosphere covers and is partly bankrolled by five municipalities – Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Cardinia and Bass.

The Roberts report says there appears to be communication problems between the biosphere and its members who, as a consequence, do not automatically renew their memberships. It said “influential members on the board are either becoming frustrated with or losing interest in using this mechanism [community roundtables] to engage the community”, with members feeling marginalised, angry and alienated. The conflict was blamed for Casey and Cardinia councils “losing interest” in the biosphere, although this was countered by the continuing involvement by CEOs of the five member municipalities. “When asked to identify barriers [to success], the majority of respondents … articulated difficulties in making the ideal a reality. This discrepancy between the implementation and ideals of the [UNESCO] Man and Biosphere program is expressed in the frustration of stakeholders in responses to many questions asked in this review. Nearly all of the barriers focus on fundamentals such as funding, governance and direction. “There is still very strong support among the community for the concept of the biosphere but not for the governing structure of the biosphere foundation or for its leadership. Groups and members who felt marginalised in the past have remained so.” Keith Platt

It says the peninsula is seen as a dormitory suburb with limited employment opportunities. The eagerness with which the state government approved the $2.3 billion Peninsula Link freeway is given as an example of the state ignoring principles of the biosphere. With car travel seen by the government as the best way of travelling from the peninsula’s “greenfield” housing areas to jobs in Melbourne’s southeast. it had responded by constructing the 25-kilometre Peninsula Link freeway around Frankston. The report stated that the freeway cut a swathe through the green wedge for half its length and included a prediction that it would become a “stranded asset” within half of its predicted 40year economic life. This prediction has been given added strength by last month’s auditorgeneral’s report, which questioned the reliability of figures on which the freeway was being built. Auditor-general Des Pearson said the agency managing the freeway’s construction, Linking Melbourne Authority, did not take account of the congestion that increased traffic would

cause on the Mornington Peninsula. About 500 hectares of green wedge land was reserved for the freeway, although the LMA says the “final road surface will cover approximately 75 hectares” with the rest being “open space, landscaping with more than 1.5 million plants, new wetlands and a walking and cycling path”. The academics say critical problems facing the biosphere’s region “include biodiversity destruction on such a scale that only scattered remnants remain, questionable planning decisions in the past based on waste water, housing and transport, inappropriate developments in green wedge zones, and accelerating population growth pressures”. They see the biosphere as being “totally disconnected from the decisionmaking processes that structure its future” with the state making decisions that overrule the “place-based governance principles that are at the very heart of the biosphere idea”. “In the case of the MPWPBR, Victoria has yet to seize the opportunity presented by this special UNESCO status, and, as such, its promise remains unfulfilled,” Mercer and Hyman concluded.

Biosphere explained A UNESCO biosphere reserve is described as being a living laboratory where people cooperate to develop better ways to manage the earth’s resources to meet human needs, while conserving natural processes and biodiversity. Western Port Biosphere Reserve was chosen in 2002 because the area contains and supports exceptional ecological values on the fringe of a vibrant and expanding city. Biosphere reserves have three functions: • Conservation — To contribute to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variation. • Sustainable development — To foster economic and human development that is socio-culturally and ecologically sustainable. • Logistic support — To support research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to conservation and development. Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under the jurisdiction of the states where they are located. Biosphere reserve designation does not alter the legal status of land within it.

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Community House News Somerville Community House By Isobel Carlin, Co-ordinator WHERE did that term go? Term 2 has gone extremely fast and the holidays are just about upon us. All you mums will be in need of some recreation and relaxing time after the holidays, so why not take a look at our program for term 2 and find an activity for yourself! If you have littlies the Crèche is just opposite our office so you can easily drop them off before your give yourself a free couple of hours of relaxation. Our tem 2 program offers a few new and exciting classes such as painting classes with Cheryl Petersen. We will be running children’s classes after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm – 5:30pm here at the Community House. If you feel your child would be interested please contact us here in the office for details on enrolling. Along with the weekly classes we will be running classes on a Saturday for various ages and a class for parents and children will also be on offer. So why not come along and let your child discover the artist in themselves and develop their creativity. Ever wondered why you feel stuck and uninspired in your life? Why not change your perspective and feel empowered and take charge of where your life is heading. “Women’s Secret Business”, a 6 week course can assist you with setting clearer goals, teach you the power that your thoughts have over your actions, and how to be a fulfilled and confident woman! If this sounds like something you may interested in adapting into your life, then please contact the office for details on how to enrol. Along with these new classes we have the ever popular classes such as Tai Chi, Yoga, various painting classes, Write your life story, Cake Decorating, Cryptic Crosswords, Guitar, Book Group, various language classes, such as Italian, German and French, Playgroup, Knitting for a Cause, Friday Night Cards, Men’s Shed, walking groups and BAM, a disability dance class for kids and teenagers. Community Houses provide a wide range of community activities, social, educational and recreational programs at affordable prices. If any of the classes or activities appeal to you then please don’t hesitate to contact the Somerville Community House, we would be more than happy to assist you with your enquiry. If you would like to run a class or have an interest in a particular activity and we don’t currently have it on our brochure, please contact us and we will endeavor to assist you. If you’re interested in becoming involved, please contact the Somerville Community House on 59 778 330 or somervi@bigpond.net.au or pop in and have a chat to us, our door is always open. We look forward to seeing our regular users as well as many new faces in term 2.

Hastings Community House By Lisa Glover, Co-ordinator THE response to our call for advanced knitters to help out with our winter fundraiser has been outstanding. Thankyou to all the local knitters who have approached us with offers to help knit our funky one off creations. Due to the overwhelming response we are now short of needles and scraps of bright wool to use

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as decorations. If anyone has circular needles of any size they no longer need, we would love to take them off your hands. The finished masterpieces will be on display at the Community House in August and will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the end of the month. Keep a look out for the news articles advertising the display and make sure you check out the wonderful local creations available. Hastings Walkers & Talkers playgroup has moved to the new time of 9.15am Thursday’s. All mums, dads’ grandparents and careers are welcome to drop in and join this friendly playgroup. Don’t forget our kids craft day Sunday 26th JUNE. Local student Rayna Andersson will be hosting a craft day especially for kids aged 6-12 from 1.00pm-2.30pm. Kids get to try seven different art techniques on the day and can take the finished pieces home at day’s end. All materials will be provided and the cost is $5.00 per child with all proceeds to be donated to the Western Port Community Support Christmas giving Fund. Places are strictly limited so make sure to BOOK EARLY on 59 79 2918.

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Crib Point Community House By Mary Budd, Co-ordinator GOODNESS me, the end of term 2 and we’re half way through the year, where does the time go? Our fight for the Childcare funding continues. We have a couple of petitions at the Community House for you to sign and also at the Crib Point Post Office, the Cellars and the Chemist at Disney St. We would be very grateful if you could sign one of these petitions, we need all the help we can get. I’m very excited about next terms program. We have 2 playgroups starting. They are both on Monday afternoons. The first one is for 0-5 yrs and will be in our playroom from 1.30 – 3.30pm. This is a great chance to bring your little one along to play with other children and you get to socialise with other parents. It makes for a great support network for parents and the kids love it. The second Playgroup is for the over 50’s, yes, the over 50’s. You will have a great time meeting others of your era while listing to your kind of music, enjoying activities, guest speaker, playing games & even organising outings. We already have a billiard table, carpet bowls and table tennis table, You as a group decide what you want to do. We also have a Kids Craft Time on Fridays 1.30 – 2.30 for 2yr olds and up. This is a great opportunity for you to have some fun with your children and help them create some masterpieces as well as socialise with other parents and children. Peninsula Autism Spectrum Support Group will be meeting here at the Community House on 4th Thursday of every month. For more info call Michelle on 0416007631. Our trips next term are the usual Opp Shop trip and at the end of term we are going to Melbourne for a tour of two majestic theatres, the Regent & the Forum, plus the equally impressive Plaza Ballroom. Don’t miss this great opportunity, book early. Our term 3 program will be available during the School holidays, watch out for it in some of the shops in Hastings, or pick one up at the Hastings Library, Shire offices or here at the Community House. Watch out for our advertisement in the next issue of the Westernport News.

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On May 30, Hastings Fire Brigade commenced using a new fire fighting appliance. A modern Scania Mid Mount pumper was delivered to the station in early April to replace the Isuzu pumper. Crews commenced a training procedure immediately. For the next six weeks extensive driving and operational training drills were conducted to have the vehicle and crews ready to operate it in an efficient and effective manner when placed into service. The truck is rated to pump 4000 litres of water per minute and will be an asset for the protection of both Hastings and the surrounding communities.

The Western Port Whisperer THE whisper is that Western Port may have to come to the rescue of the entire nation if the recent article in The Australian is true: “Entire Australian submarine fleet out of action: The Australian has revealed that Australia’s entire six-submarine Collins-class fleet, described by the Australian Government as, “the best diesel-electric boat in the world”, is out of action.” The article goes on to say that: “The AU$10 billion (US$11 billion) submarines have been plagued with problems since their inception...” Message to the Royal Australian Navy... we know how you feel! Confirmed whispers are that Dick Smith Electronics will be arriving in the next few weeks at the Paris end of High Street. Good for some, but no so good for some local traders! The Whisperer got a pleasant suprise this week when he opened his electricity bill to find that the kind electricity company had placed a gift inside. None other than a “no door-knockers” sticker to stick on the door of Whisperer HQ to ward off those pesky door-to-door clipboard carrying people who always knock when The Whisperer is just sitting down to a well earned meal. With deep gratitude to this thoughtful gift, The Whisperer began to dwell on the kindness of the electricity supplier, when he realized that nearly all the knocks on the door these days are from electricity suppliers convinced they can do the

Whisperer a better deal! No wonder the electricity company is so keep to protect my door from door-knockers! Former Labor government ports and roads minister Tim Pallas must be suffering PRDS, political relevance deprivation syndrome. Booted out of government last November, he opens the newspapers each morning and can’t find his name anywhere. No more bragging about dredging Port Phillip, or ramming the expensive Peninsula Link freeway through bush reserves and farmland, or frightening the heck out of western suburbs people with the ill-conceived Regional Rail Link project. (Or spending $4463 on food when he went to Europe for 13 days when he was a minister.) PRDS -- it’s the only reasonable explanation for his public outburst last Thursday when he claimed the Baillieu government was dragging its heels on the development of the Port of Hastings. Now Opposition spokesman on ports, Pallas said the government would fail to deliver container facilities at the Port of Hastings according to its stated timeframe. This from the minister who took nearly two years to respond to the Port of Hastings Corporation’s comprehensive Port of Hastings Land Use and Transport Strategy (PoHLUTS) or Pollutes, as the greenies cleverly call it.

It was ready by March 2007, its release delayed until December 2007 and Mr Pallas wandered down to Hastings at the end of August in 2009 to outline the state government’s “vision” to a group of Western Port community organisations, businesses and residents. This from the minister who said Hastings port would be fully expanded by, wait for it, 2030. And this from the minister who last September abolished the Port of Hastings Corporation and handed control of our port to its rival, the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC). Pallas also handed control of Western Port’s shipping channels to PoMC. A victim of this act of idiocy was the competent PoHC boss Ralph Kenyon. Luckily for Hastings and the Western Port region generally, Brumby, Pallas and their mates were rolled last year and Premier Ted Baillieu and his ports minister, Denis Napthine, have reversed this mad decision. They are in the process of creating a new body, Port of Hastings Development Authority, and giving control of the shipping channels back to Victorian Regional Channels Authority. The Whisperer felt so sorry for Tim Pallas that he wrote this item for his media monitors to cut and paste and stick in his “in” tray.

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Caring for the ’coot WESTERN Port Biosphere Foundation is holding a public workshop on the preservation of the region’s iconic threatened mammal – the southern brown bandicoot – at 9am on Thursday 23 June at Royal Botanical Gardens in Cranbourne. David Nicholls, of the biosphere foundation’s research group, said the Cranbourne gardens had been crucial to conservation action in the region. “This is where bandicoots have become a common sight for visitors in recent years due to the careful management of fire, weeds and feral animals,” he said. “We’re hoping to take our SSB recovery group to the next level by involving foundation members, research committee members, government agencies, local landholders and environmental organisations.” Details: Gillian Collins, 9782 5116 or email gillianuu@yahoo.com.au

Safety check: June Webb is happy at home. She has a cat and a dog, uses a computer and drives wherever she wants. But she is also comforted by a daily Telecross caller inquiring after her health and wellbeing.

By Keith Platt WHAT goes around comes around. June Webb uses the old adage when she talks about having been a Red Cross volunteer who now benefits daily from one of the organisation’s free services. Every morning the phone rings and Ms Webb knows it’s a Telecross volunteer calling to make sure she is “all right”. Although they do not personally know each other, Ms Webb and the caller have a brief chat, wish each other well and hang up. For the caller it is part of a Red Cross service that would include sending someone around to Ms Webb’s Blairgowrie home if there was no answer. For Ms Webb, it’s reassurance that someone is making a daily check on her wellbeing. “It’s a fabulous service,” Ms Webb says. “They call at the same time every day and I’m always ready to answer.” Now 78, Ms Webb moved to Mornington Peninsula 13 years ago after retiring from her job as an accountant. She still drives and socialises with friends, but lives alone with her cat Rufus and dog, Lady. The animals accompany her in

the house and when gardening. The three are close knit but Ms Webb, who has suffered two strokes, knows Telecross is the more reliable when it comes to any help she may need if incapacitated and unable to reach the phone. Ms Webb is one of 16 “clients” called every day by the peninsula-based Telecross service. The clients have either asked Red Cross to add them to its list or have been referred by a doctor, family friend, neighbour or aged care service. Most Telecross clients are elderly or isolated although some are young, living alone and unable to get out and about. However, the free service also needs help and is looking for a convenor to organise Telecross clients and their callers. The convenor also does client assessments and notifies emergency contacts if someone fails to answer their daily call. The peninsula Telecross service also needs extra volunteer callers. Anyone interested in applying for the Telecross convenor role should call Tess Altman, Red Cross social inclusion programs officer, on 8327 7759, 0419 323 752 or email taltman@redcross.org.au.

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HISTORY

Photos clockwise from above: The crying baby: Val Stevens at home at the Bittern retirement Village. Iconic figure: Dame Nellie Melba. A cartoon from the time: The incident was noted by Somers resident, the late Harry Harlow Local appearance: Dame Nellie Melba with the Sea Cadet Ccrp outside the Flinders Naval Depot Drill Hall. (Photo from Doug Churcher of Hastings and courtesy of The Balnarring Historical Society).

The day Dame Nellie Melba came to Cerberus By Rod Nuske and Cameron McCullough

IT is 150 years since Helen Porter Mitchell was born on 19th May 1861 in Richmond, Victoria. This young child went on to become Dame Nellie Melba. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the early 20th century. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician. Acknowledged as the world’s greatest opera soprano she sang around the globe and with such luminaries as the great Caruso. On the 22nd February 1927, in the twilight of her career, she gave a concert in the Drill Hall at Flinders Naval Depot (HMAS Cerberus). The hall was packed with over 2000 spectators including naval trainees, their friends, and members of the public. She was received by Captain Feakes of the base, and a Guard of Honour of boys from the Cerberus Sea Cadet Corp were paraded at the entrance to the hall. The concert was broadcast by 3LO, but unfortunately some of the items were marred by a crying baby, and interference from the telegraph line to Tasmania which passed nearby.

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The crying baby was named Val and her father was Leading Writer Norwood at the Flinders Naval Depot. Somewhat disruptive to the performance, it was insisted on that the baby be quietened or removed before Melba carried on with the concert. That baby, Val Stevens, now resides in the Retirement Village in Bittern. An aspiring singer Frances Queale of Merricks North was taken along by

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her parents. She remembered that “... of course she was past her best, but she was given a rousing welcome by all present, and it proved a memorable occasion.” Frances went on with a singing career and was a finalist in the Sun Aria Awards and sang at concerts with conductors such as Sir Bernard Heinze. Late permission was given to the radio station 3LO to broadcast the

concert. It was not until 4pm that a car was dispatched with operators and the microphone and amplifying apparatus. Transmission was obtained over 47 miles of telephone line from the base. This was only the second occasion on which Dame Nellie Melba’s singing has been broadcast, the first being nearly two years before, when she appeared in “La Boheme.” With Dame Nellie Melba were Mr John Lemmone, flautist, and Mr William G. Burrell, accompanist. She was presented with a bouquet by Scout Pallister, and three hearty cheers were given before the concert opened. She contributed four songs, which were heard by listeners all over Australia. She selected “Home, Sweet Home”, “Se Seran Rose”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, and “Ave Maria”, and the storm of applause from her audience came as a confused roar over the wireless at the end of each number. At the end of the concert, which was the weekly entertainment to the trainees, Dame Nellie Melba was presented with a basket of flowers, Captain Feakes expressed the deepest appreciation of the officers and men at the base of the honour done them by

Dame Nellie. In the afternoon, Dame Nellie Melba inspected the War Memorial Chapel at the base, which is the only naval war memorial in Australia. There were other Melba connections with the peninsula as it is believed that when looking for a country property she visited and considered Coolart, but obviously went elsewhere. She was also a frequent visitor to the property of Beleura in Mornington. Dame Nellie Melba died in St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney in 1931, aged 69, of septicaemia. She was given an elaborate funeral from Scots’ Church, Melbourne, which her father had built and where as a teenager she had sung in the choir. The funeral motorcade was over a kilometre long, and her death made front-page headlines in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Europe. Billboards in many countries said simply “Melba is dead”. Dame Nellie Melba was buried in the cemetery at Lilydale, near Coldstream. Her headstone bears Mimi’s farewell words: “Addio, senza rancor” (Farewell, without bitterness). Courtesy of Somers Paper Nautilus with exerpts from ‘The Argus’ February 23, 1927.

Society 38 years young next month HASTINGS-Western Port Historical Society celebrates its 38th birthday next month. The society was formed on 12 July 1973. The Shire of Hastings, the local government body at the time, strongly supported the formation of the society, the first meeting was held in the Hastings council chambers and the council gave the society $500. The shire president of Hastings, Cr Geoff Bennett, was elected inaugural president of what was then called the Shire of Hastings Historical Society. The society worked with shire staff on a number of matters that first year including a display for Hastings Day on 14 October 1973. Shire staff were involved in making counters for the display and the society organised photos and other historic items. The council made available to the society premises at the corner of Marine Pde and Skinner St, Hastings, now called the Hastings Museum and still the society’s home. The building was renovated by volunteers and opened to the public for the first time on Hastings Day, 14 October 1973. Arthur Woodley, one of the area’s foremost maritime historian, congratulated the society, saying that it had probably set an all-time record on being so well established in such a short time frame. The records reveal that he went on to say the society should be proud of its efforts and in being involved in such a successful Hastings Day. The museum and society has continued a close and cooperative relationship with the local government authority, now Mornington Peninsula Shire. The shire’s mayor each year is the society’s patron. The historical society changed its name in 1995 to Hastings-Western Port Historical Society after the Shire of Hastings was amalgamated into the Mornington Peninsula Shire on 15 December 1994.

Questions for the History Hunter Q: Did the Harley Club at Balnarring Beach have anything to do with motor cycles? A: It certainly did. In the 1920s when the motor cycle was a cheap and popular form of transport the Caulfield Motor Cycle Club used to come to Tulum (Balnarring Beach) for picnics, sport and meetings. Late in the decade the club became the Harley Club. Members met at The Cheero Tearooms until a clubhouse was built on the far side of the bridge that spanned Tulum Creek. Races were once held on the beach but were banned by the Foreshore Committee. ‘The Harley Club’ building remained the property of the club until about 2002. Q: When did the Bittern Sunday Market first start?

Found at last: TSS Coramba went down with all hands off Phillip Island on a stormy night in 1934, but was discovered last month after years of searching by marina historian and veteran diver Des Williams and a team of divers from Mornington Peninsula-based Southern Ocean Exploration. Picture courtesy Des Williams

Museum closed Sundays during July and August HASTINGS Museum precinct will be closed in July and August on Sunday afternoons and will reopen on the first Sunday in September. The closure will allow maintenance as well as cataloguing, labelling and changing displays. However, for those wanting to see the museum on Sundays, call Shirley on 9781 1141 or Ann on 0448 023 287 to arrange a mutually suitable time. The Sunday closure does not affect the museum on Wednesdays when members meet 10am-2pm. Visitors are welcome during these hours. Society members have free entry throughout the year ($15 annual membership fee) or there is a $2 entry fee for non-members. Rejoicing at ship find MEMBERS of the society are rejoicing in the

news that the steamship TSS Coramba has been found. Coramba was lost at sea during wild and stormy weather on 30 November 1934 off Phillip Island and despite many searches over the years by Des Williams and others, the ship had not been found until Sunday 15 May 2011. Seventeen men perished when the ship went down, including Captain John Dowling (see Western Port News, 7 June 2011). Des Williams, author of Coramba: The Ship the Sea Swallowed, was guest speaker at the historical society’s annual meeting in August 2000. Congratulations to Mt Martha diver Mark Ryan, Mr Williams and others involved with Southern Ocean Exploration for finding Coramba. Isn’t history exciting?

A: Just over thirty years ago. The first Sunday Market was held on 27th July, 1980. There were eleven stalls and the fee for a site was $3. The original aim of the market was to encourage cottage industries and to allow for the sale of local produce and plants as well as second hand goods. In early days it was held at the Bittern Hall with stalls being set up both inside and outside the building. The market increased in popularity and size over the years and changed location to the Bittern Railway Reserve. Money raised by the Committee is donated to various groups throughout the community. Do you have a question about the Balnarring District? The History Room at the Balnarring Hall is open every Monday morning from 10.00 until noon. You are welcome to stop by and see us. The Balnarring & District Historical Society can be contacted by calling 5983 5326 or emailing balhist@optusnet. com.au

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unwanted diseases if left. Clear around your perennial plants, remove old spent leaves and gently loosen the soil surface around them. This helps to break up compacted soil and allows air and water to get down to the roots. While your at it remove all those weeds that are still hanging on. Dig them out if necessary, you don’t want any roots left that will shoot into life next spring. Clear up all those fallen tree leaves. Tidy up any shrubs, bushes or hedges by pruning or trimming. This a good time of year to do this. Now is a good time to do any hard landscaping. Paths, garden walls, bases for your new potting shed or greenhouse. Use this time of year to your advantage and you will find winter gardening really pays dividends through spring, summer and autumn. Winter gardening can be a good time of year, out and in

amongst all those show off winter flowering plants. There are lots of plants that flower throughout winter and some will even flower into spring. Plan your garden for the coming seasons. Spring will be here before you now it. And spring is the time of year to start sowing seeds. So start planning your spring garden. Browse through those plant catalogues for spring and summer plants and order them now. They wont be delivered until they are ready but get your order in early to make sure you don’t miss out. A good source for seed and young plants is online. Your seeds and plants will be delivered straight to your door and all you have to do is unpack them and sow or plant them. Well there you are. Winter gardening can be just as exciting and as pleasurable as gardening at any other time of the year.

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

No word on wobbly pier

Grants for bush work

THE state government’s waterways agency Parks Victoria still has not released its engineering review into the condition of the unrenovated section of Mornington pier and what it intends to do about it. The News reported earlier this month that engineers had found about 20 per cent of piles on the outside 75-metre section of the iconic pier had failed and were not supporting the top deck. Half of the remaining 80 per cent of

piles were in average condition and the outside section was one big blow away from being irreparably damaged. Parks Victoria has just spent $3.5 million replacing the centre 53-metre section of the pier, a form of which has stood for more than 150 years. The photos, taken during a moderate blow on Tuesday 7 June, show the new section (above) breaking a wave and the old section (right) going under.

‘Worry’ over 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 Western Australia has the low-

est 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.

THE Mornington Railway Preservation Society, Friends of Mornington Foreshore and Mornington Peninsula Shire will benefit from Bush Guardians grants of $14,500. The grants are to protect native plants and animals in Mt Eliza, Mornington and Mt Martha. The railway society will use its grant to remove weeds such as watsonia and preserve the increasingly rare purple donkey orchid (pictured). Friends of Mornington Foreshore will continue the work removing polygala (milkwart) and grass weed that threaten orchids. Weeds will be removed in Mt Martha Park Reserve by the shire. The Bush Guardians program aims to protect threatened flora and fauna from the impact of weeds and pests. It encourages volunteer groups to improve public land. For details, visit www.dse.vic.gov.au/bushguardians.

Storey story THE shire council will ask state planning minister Matthew Guy to approve an interim rule restricting building height limits to two storeys in Bentons Square shopping centre in Mornington East as well as the town centres of Mt Eliza and Somerville. The interim restriction would apply while the shire prepares structure plans for Mt Eliza and Somerville. The request is part of the shire’s plans to restrict building heights in the peninsula’s shopping centres. Shire planners are recommending a four-storey limit for commercial areas in Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings. A three-storey limit has been proposed for Dromana and Rye. A two-storey limit was recommended for McCrae, Rosebud West, Blairgowrie, Portsea, Baxter, Tyabb, Bittern, Crib Point, Red Hill South and Flinders.

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realestate The people to call for your real estate needs... Nigel Evans Mobile: 0439 540 055

Sid Ferguson Mobile: 0418 321 963

Rob Pryzler Mobile: 0408 808 698

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Satchwells 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS PHONE: 03 5979 1888

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Ben Tallon Mobile: 0419 339 489

David Nelli Mobile: 0403 111 234

Jason Dowler Mobile: 0403 598 754

BTRE 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS PHONE: (03) 5979 8003 realestate@btre.com.au

Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, HASTINGS PHONE: (03) 5979 4412

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Suite 4, 1085 Frankston Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE

PHONE: (03) 5978 0955 EMAIL: craig@craigmann.com.au

These agents support your local newspaper. Support agents that support your local community!

Bittern

$1,100,000

A showcase property on two acres of land A stunning display of clever design set behind remote gates, this superb four-bedroom plus study home on two acres (approx) offers the perfect blend of country living and suburban convenience. Less than two years old and featuring two large living areas, a fantastic alfresco deck, landscaped gardens and three double garages including one with a workshop and office, enjoy quality and craftsmanship with a long list of thoughtful inclusions such as zoned heating and cooling, polished hardwood timber floors and a brilliant parents wing. Perfect for a growing family, a tradesman with extra vehicles or those who just like space and luxury, all the hard work has been done to create the ultimate lifestyle residence. A wood heater in the main living and dining area casts a warming glow

while doors lead out to the sheltered rear deck bathed in northern sun and a large kitchen can cater for any family dinner with loads of bench space, granite tops, a walk-in pantry and a stainless steel stove and dishwasher. Parents will love the large master bedroom walk-in robe and ensuite featuring a soothing bath and frameless glass shower. At the other end of the house, a guest room features an ensuite...show more while two other bedrooms share a bathroom and a living area has its own private deck. With 2.7m ceilings throughout, ducted vacuum, mains water, 40,000 litre rainwater storage, three phase power and foxtel cabling, this is an amazing opportunity to step into what is virtually a brand new home without any of the hard work of establishing a new residence

Agency: Satchwells Hastings, 1/97 High Street. Phone: (03) 5979 1888. Agents: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177.

Bittern

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Better than a unit The message from the vendor was clear “reduce the price to sell...� This as new home is situated at the front of the block with rear home to be built (no body corporate). Featuring 3 bedrooms with dual access bathroom from main bedroom, good size kitchen with gas cooktop & u/b oven,

Modern four bedroom home with stylish s/s kitchen, gas appliances incl. ducted heating. Full ensuite off the master bedroom, built in robes to other bedrooms. Formal lounge, spacious family room and separate meals area. Double lock up garage with access to the rear fenced yard and outdoor entertaining area. All situated within walking distance to secondary college and short distance to town centre.

$365.00 per week. Available now.

open plan dining & lounge, duct heating & evaporative cooling to cater for all seasons. There is possible room to build a carport at the front with separate driveway. This property is ideal for the first home buyer, retirees or investment rental.

Agency: Tallon First National, 35 High Street, Hastings. Phone: 5979 3000. Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055.

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4 Market Street, Crib Point

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Contact Agent By appointment Don Martin 0408 385 127

18 Bennett Street, Bittern

$525,500 By appointment Simon Sheen 0421 646 779

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Do not miss this one At last a superb cottage in a great street and so close to the new Bittern shopping village, rail and bus route to Hastings and Frankston. The cottage comprises two bedrooms, a cosy kitchen with a brand new gas oven, living room with gas heating, bathroom with a bath and separate shower, separate toilet and loads of storage areas.

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Vacant Land - Build your dream home or invest for the future Centrally located in Governors Road Crib Point these superb vacant blocks are ready for you to commence construction of your new home. All services are available which include mains water, mains sewerage, storm water drainage,telephone and mains gas.

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21 Douglas St, Hastings

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209 Marine Parade, Hastings

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Brand new units - huge stamp duty savings Work has just commenced on this outstanding development of four quality units WITH only two left for sale. Unit 1 two bedrooms, Brick veneer construction, colour bond roof, single lockup garage. Unit 2 two bedrooms. Brick veneer construction, colour bond roof, single lockup garage Great central location.

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This monstrous two storey property is big enough to house an army. This bright and colourful property will appeal to all mature families in the market. Featuring 4 great size bedrooms, Master with full ensuite and WIR, while the kid’s rooms include BIR, new carport, bright feature walls,2 massive living areas, new appliances in the kitchen, plenty of backyard for the kids to kick the football or have a game of cricket, DLUG, and a nice outdoor area to sit down in and enjoy the sun. Saturday 12:00 -12:30pm 22 Wiltshire Drive Craig Mann 0412 559 816

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

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Hastings Privacy at it’s Best!

Neg. Over $700,000 Crib Point 10 Quality Units only 6 Left!

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! Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 181A Hendersons Road

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 Joanne Wismeyer 0435 418 545

Neg. Over $255,000 Crib Point Winning Combination!

This neat free standing unit comprises of two bedrooms, family bathroom and an open plan kitchen, living room and meals area. The light colored 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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Lot 1: $289,950 - Lot 2: Sale Pending

An opportunity awaits to buy either a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home to the front of the property or a generous (632msq approx) vacant allotment to the rear. The home available includes a master with BIR’s, walk through bathroom, gas heating & two separate living spaces. The block for sale to the rear is flat & private. The choice is yours as to potential subdivid (STCA) or build an affordable home on a generous allotment. Located close to schools, shops & public transport it offers an outstanding central position. Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: Lot 1 & 2, 280 Stony Point Road

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 Joanne Wismeyer 0435 418 545

Bittern Build your dream home!!

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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Malcolm Parkinson 0421704246 Lauren Wild 0413487179

Starting at $279,950

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

Price on Application

This 660m2 allotment (approx.) is one of the last remaining blocks located in this prime position. Surrounded by quality new homes & adjoining Hendersons Road Bittern. This site is just a few minutes away from the soon to be opened Bittern shopping centre, local transport, beaches & parks. This property will not last long, for further information and to arrange your own personal inspection please contact Tim Hughes today. ADDRESS: Lot 2, Hector Close

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Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

Balnarring A Quiet Achiever Bittern Enjoy the Private Life!

Neg. Over $610,000

A stone’s throw from Balnarring awaits this hidden gem. Set in one of bittern’s most private locations awaits this glorious property. Set on approx 2.5 acres this property is packed with options. Including one lock up stable with concrete floor and one loose box, property is fenced into 5 paddocks and has a lane way. A great floor plan compliments this beautiful home, open plan kitchen dining and separate lounge. Master with ensuite &WIR, two additional rooms with BIR’s and a spacious bathroom. Keep yourself feeling toasty in winter with a lovely woodfire in the lounge room and gas log fire, 2 reverse cycle airconditioners and an additional office. Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 50 Beatty Avenue

3 Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

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$490,000 - $540,000

Situated on a quiet rear allotment and within walking distance to all Balnarring has to offer, this established near-new home boasts four bedrooms and large open plan living, making it a pleasure for families craving space or retirees wanting to be close to everything. Behind a superbly designed facade, you’re dazzled by high ceilings and modern finishes. Two living zones are separated by a large designer kitchen and meals area with stainless steel appliances and granite style bench-tops. The master bedroom features an ensuite and walk in robe, two other bedroom have built in robes and the fourth another walk in robe. A centrally located bathroom services the three other bedrooms. An alfresco entertaining deck overlooks a low maintenance private rear yard. Standout features: Double lockup garage, solar hot water, gas ducted heating and water tanks.

Harcourts Hastings

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4 Richard Smith 0433 669 112 Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Introducing

“Mangrove Terrace” 288-290 Stony Point Road

A beautifully packaged development set in Booming CRIB POINT a short walk from HMAS Cerberus, local shops and train Choose from 2 and 3 bedroom designs with an upmarket fit out (see inclusions) and a Federation façade to make them stand out from the crowd... Smart designs feature internal garage doors, dual access bathrooms and energy efficient layouts with stone benchtops adding that extra touch of class... Fully Fitted inside and out, these great properties will be ready for a tenant on hand-over day. You can purchase off the plan now on a low 5% deposit with no more to pay until completion in early 2012... Save on stamp duty!!! Similar properties are returning $290pw... So with new home depreciation, and negative gearing you will find this a very affordable Investment!!

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6 Star Energy Rating Concrete slab to Engi Drought tolerant gardneers specs Brick veneer, render en scapes Colourbond roof gutt and weather tex timber Remote control gara ers and fascias Continuous hot watege door r system Solid feature front door with deadlock Fencing to all three boundaries Fly Screens Paving to cour tyard areas Clothes Line Quality carpets and tiles throughout (choice Blinds (choice of 3 colo of 3 colours for carpets only) Low voltage down light urs) 2 x TV points and ante s throughout in main areas nna Ample Storage Built in robes to all bedr Exhaust fans to bath ooms Split system heating rooms and laundry Generous ceiling heig& cooling Stainless steel laun hts Stainless appliancesdry trough with by pass Stone bench tops Laminex cabinetry Stainless steel 600mm upright stove and oven Stainless steel rang ERZO VLQN ZLWK ÁLehood & dishwasher Stainless steel cupb FN PL[HU oard handles Quality gloss vinyl wrap Earth tone post form cabinets Tiled splash backs ed tops Microwave cabinets Stone bench top Laminex vanity (cab inetry) /DUJH YDQLW\ ÀQLVKHG &RQWLQXRXV ÁRZ KRW HGJH PLUURU ZDWHU V\VWHP 900mm x 900mm show er Stainless steel door hand les 'XDO ÁXVK FLVWHUQV Exhaust fan Towel and toilet roll holder NOTE 7KH DERYH LQFOXVLRQ V DQG VSHFLÀFDWLRQV FDQ EH V to contract and is dependen t upon item availability at XEMHFW WR FKDQJH SULRU the time of purchase.

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Somerville

$470,000-$490,000

Crib Point

Contact Agent

A fine home & a fine business

A country cottage in Woodlands Drive Move straight into this beautifully presented home on Woodlands Drive in Somerville, and not have thing to do. Offering three bedrooms plus a study and situated on approx. 770m2 allotment, the home has been constructed by one of Somerville’s most renowned builders of quality. With

charming period features such as ornate cornice and ceiling rosettes there are also modern appliances recently fitted such as the double drawer dishwasher and split system A/C unit. Inspection is a must so ring now to view this lovely home.

Agency: Craig Mann First National, 4/1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE. Phone: (03) 5978 0955. Agent: Craig Mann, 0412 559 816.

Balnarring

$468,000

At home in ‘The Heights’ You will certainly 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 & a dining room where you can gaze out at & enjoy the view. Separate kitchen/meals - electric cooking & big glass slider to the top sun-

deck. 3 decent sized bedrooms, all with robes, large reverse cycle heater/cooler & huge sub-floor storage area. Outside private shady gardens await you with plenty of fruit trees, water tank & bbq area under the deck...A huge solid brick remote double garage has room for a vehicle but also has a large office/bungalow & workshop. A great retirement home.

Agency: BTRE, 1/34 High Street, Hastings. Phone: 5979 8003. Agent: Ben Tallon, 0419 339 489. Page 10

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To be offered on a walk-in-walk-out basis is this residence and accompanying business. An outstanding three bedroom brick home with a freshly painted interior, new carpets and flooring, new gas hot water service and featuring-: separate meals family area, lounge-room, kitchen with dishwasher, gas hotplates, as new gas wall furnace, huge undercover pergola and in built gas barbecue. All windows are tinted, carport, dual entrances onto an asphalt driveway. The presentation of the entire property is first class and will impress the most fastidious purchaser. The Business, A&J Clipper Repairs & Sharpening, was established 15 years ago and renowned throughout the industry

as a leader in quality workmanship and customer service. With an Australia wide loyal customer base offering a mobile van service and an extensive onsite showroom, workshop measuring 10m x 10m x 5m high. An extensive range of Inox products, cutters, scissors, Remington Razors and parts. All plant and equipment have been maintained to the highest standards. The current owner offers a free training period of 30 days ensuring the buyer is ready to go. This business has enormous potential to grow and...show more develop and would ideally suit a father son/daughter. The business shows good returns with enormous scope for growth. Profit & Loss Statements will Be Available For The Genuine Buyer.

Agency: Prestige Realty, 69 High Street, Hastings. Phone: 5979 4177. Agent: Don Martin, (03) 5979 4177.

Crib Point

Neg. Over $255,000

Freestanding unit in a central location This neat free standing unit comprises of two bedrooms, family bathroom and an open plan kitchen, living room and meals area. The light colored 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. Located close to schools, shops and public transport this home offers an outstanding central position.

Agency: Harcourts Hastings, Shop 10, 14 High Street. Phone: 5970 7333. Agent: Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754.

BTRE

(03) 5979 8003 www.btre.com.au

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$359,000

Bittern

$359,000

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$395,000

Tender closing this Friday!

“Thinking Outside the Square”.....4 Bedrooms!!

2 Acres - Residential 1 ~ 5 Lots

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$498,000

$364,950

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$695,000

Resort Style Living... House Full of Surprises!!!

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$359,000

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

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$485,000

Simply a charming home This character filled family home comprises 4 bedrooms. Almost new modern kitchen with double Meile ovens & Meile gas cooktop, opening to lounge/ family with O.F.P and split system heating cooling, 2 recently renovated bathrooms. A separate rumpus room easily accessed by 2 bedrooms with outside entrance, north facing sunroom captures the beautiful garden outlook and much sought after winter sunshine. A large laundry/craft room & office space

separate from the home with split system heating cooling, WC and sink could easily be converted into a granny flat (S.T.C.A). The spectacular old world garden features a 90 year old Pin Oak under planted with 100’s of Ixias & Sparaxis. This quality & beautifully maintained home on allotment of 1473m2 with many hand crafted one-off features has classic old world charm with all the modern improvements.

Agency: Satchwells Hastings, 1/97 High Street, Hastings. Phone: (03) 5979 1888. Agents: Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368. Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177.

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$390,000

Log cabin-style home on about 1180 square metres THIS log cabin-style home has three bedrooms with 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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Location Plus! Hastings Offers over $340,000

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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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the ships boast seven luxurious bars and lounges, movies under the stars, two showlounge theatres, an indulgent health spa, four spacious pools and on-deck whirlpools, eight stylish restaurants and cafes, plus a parade of onboard boutiques, a casino, library and two children’s centres. Everything you desire at your finger tips. When cruising with Princess Cruises, you need never miss a single sunset with an abundance of affordable private balcony cabins to choose from. Dawn Princess offers 975 staterooms - almost half with private balconies. Cruises are tailored for Australians and feature Australian currency onboard as well as itineraries tailored for the Aus-

tralian market. If first impressions count, then the moment you first step aboard, these magnificent ships will be indelibly etched in your memory. Each day becomes a world of possibilities. The innovative design provides a rare combination of expansive open spaces with ample intimate nooks. This gives you the opportunity to discover your favourite places and make the ship your own. It’s what they call ‘Big ship choice, small ship feel’. Escape completely with Princess Cruises. Simply relax and watch the world pass by from the comfort of a deck chair. For information, contact Somerville Travel & Cruise, Shop 22, 17 Eramosa Rd West, Somerville. Phone 5977 5433.

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The smiles are free at the Coolart Country Smokehouse Tim from Coolart Country Smokehouse believes in giving his customers the best service, produce and price. The smiles though, he throws in for free. “I’ve been working in Somerville for 20 years now, and have been in this shop for seven,” explains Tim. “I believe it is all about looking after the locals that keeps them coming back.” Tim carries this philosophy one step further by sourcing much of his product locally. “Our beef and lamb are the best possible; grass fed, free range, and sourced from a farm in Gippsland.” But that isn’t where the story ends. It is the way it is treated once it arrives at Coolart Country Smokehouse that makes all the difference. “We do things the old-fashioned way here. It might take a little longer for us, but it is the standard we have set for ourselves.” Tim encourages his customers to come and see him for advice on what to buy and cook. “If you are having a function; be it a huge dinner party, or a family barbeque, come and see me, and I’ll give you the best advice available.” Coolart Country Smokehouse are located at Shop 8, Somerville Plaza, Eramosa Road West, Somerville. They can be contacted on 5977 5733.

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Celebrating 23 years at Blacks Camp Preschool Blacks Camp Pre School is celebrating its 23rd birthday on November 21 2011. Officially opened on this day in 1987, the preschool has grown into an established kindergarten well serviced by the local community. In 1986, a dedicated & enthusiastic group of parents, led by Lyle & Sue Ridout, believed the need for a second kinder was important. The site on Blacks Camp Road was already earmarked for a preschool so with a lot of campaigning, planing and fundraising by the Inaugural Committee, Blacks Camp Preschool was developed. Mrs Alison Greenway, the first President of the committee, remembers one of the most rewarding parts of her position was to be on the interview panel for selection of a directress and assistant. “The decision was easy, a unanimous vote on appointing Mrs Rose Sedick.� The founding Director, Rose Sedick, has witnessed an enormous growth of the centre, “where we began with 35 children in two groups, operating out of the Somerville PreSchool and Tyabb Playgroup rooms, and finally enjoying Term 4 in our own new room.� Several years of rapid growth

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Enrolments taken followed within Somerville, and a third group was introduced in 1990, also having to operate out of Somerville PreSchool. This enrolment extended to a staggering 125 children in 1991, and to accommodate such growth, the Preschool extended the building into a double unit, officially opening on October 8th 1993. The play gym equipment outside was kindly built and supported by the Rotary Club of Somerville. Blacks Camp continued to meet the needs of the community by providing kindergarten for five groups and today the supply is still meeting the demand. Over the years the centre has only employed 11 staff members, with 7 of them still currently employed

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and actively involved with the centre for more than a decade. In 2007, Blacks Camp PreSchool introduced two groups of 3yr old Kindergarten to the community and this has been a great success. Rose Sedick believes “the major reason for the great success of Blacks Camp Preschool over the years, is the ongoing support and commitment of Committees, and the continued involvement of families and friends in the centre�. Not to mention the wonderful dedication and support of all staff in teaching our children and creating an environment that is safe, encouraging and most of all fun! Happy 23rdth Birthday Blacks Camp!

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Everyone deserves a pampering EVERY busy mum dreams of being pampered. Local mother of 2 small children Carley Bravo recently visited Synergy Wellness Spa in Somerville and was treated to a special pamper package of a facial plus body and foot massage. Carley said “It was wonderful, you feel relaxed and rejuvenated, it’s so important to have some ‘me time’ . At Synergy Wellness Spa the staff were very friendly and I was impressed by their knowledge of skin care and beauty techniques�. Products used during face/ body/feet package: Avocado cleansing cream to cleanse

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sign. She mostly paints to her moods, and so has a wide variety of styles to choose from. Cheryl Petersen Galleries also exhibits work from other artists including Eric Shepherd, Rosemary Williams, Colin Perini and many more. Cheryl has been teaching children and adults since opening the gallery and many of her

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students regularly win awards and sell their artwork. Weekend workshops are run every month from the gallery, and adult and children’s classes are run five days a week. Cheryl Petersen Galleries are located at Shop 7, 8 Edward Street, Somerville and can be contacted on (03) 5977 8724.

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A fun and funky class using various techniques and methods to create a modern painting for you or your childrens rooms. You choose the animal you want to do – cats, dogs, horses, giraffes, hippos, monkey, tiger, anything!

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Create a beautiful cherry blossom painting to match any colour scheme. Simple, easy to follow instructions suitable for any standard of student.

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Design funky abstracts, landscapes, figures, animals, anything you desire with this quick and effective art style. It also helps to free you up and allows you to produce a spectacular painting in no time at all.

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Making uniforms a breeze BELEZA School Uniforms is a family owned business established in 1985. Established 1985 in Victoria, Beleza is an Australian owned business providing school uniforms at prices and levels of quality envied by our competitors. By making our decisions based around a ‘customer focus’ has ensured we remain competitive, proactive and responsive to changes in the school uniform marketplace. A point of difference to our competitors, Beleza will continue to open retail outlets in areas where schools can benefit from having an off campus local store open 5 ½ days a week for purchases of uniforms. The schools will still benefit for all sales made in these stores as they would with an on campus store. We have found the benefit to parents and students to be significant, allowing purchasing around their own schedules rather than the limited hours of on-campus stores. Beleza carries the cost of the stock, staff and all overheads to ensure the schools are not burdened with this. Beleza School Uniforms now has 17 retail outlets across Victoria and is still growing! As a part of the company’s mission in supporting the local community, Beleza School Uniforms offer a free membership club that gives all parents 5% with every purchase.

Schools also benefit from their sales of uniform by receiving 5% of the sales profit. Beleza School Uniforms has recently opened up their second Mega Store at Somerville (which brings it to their 17th store across Victoria). This store currently caters for 9 lo-

cal schools both primary and secondary within the area. Somerville Mega Store 8/13 Eramosa Rd, West Somerville 3912 Phone: (03) 5977 5277 TRADING HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pmSaturday: 10am to 1pm

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An Open Letter to Silverchair By Stuart McCullough IT was with genuine sadness that I heard you were breaking up. In such a modern way, too. No farewell album or final victory lap around the nation to say goodbye to the hoards of concertgoers who would most certainly be keen to see you one more time. Instead, all we got was a note on your website. It told us that after nearly 20 years you were putting the band into ‘indefinite hibernation’. Although hibernation is, by definition, not indefinite, it’s still probably fair enough. Given that you were barely old enough to ride in the front seat of a sedan when you started, no one could really deny you the right to call it a day. I can remember where I was when I first saw you – I was still at university, living in a share house in St Kilda. The members of the house played together in a band. It was 1994 and grunge was at its zenith. We, however, did not play grunge music – we were a funk band. In 1994, this was roughly the equivalent of showing up to school in a pair of bell-bottom trousers. A television show called Nomad was running a band demo-tape competition. This, of course, was back when bands still had demo tapes, and didn’t simply post everything online and hope for the best. I can’t recall if we entered. I do, however, remember watching as the winners were announced and being slightly insulted at the fact that you were too young to shave. I think I was determined to hate you. When they played Tomorrow, it was clear that you

were still getting the hang of how to play your instruments, but then there was the matter of that remarkable voice. It was a better voice than a 14-year-old can rightly possess. I wasn’t the only one who wanted to stick the boots in – you faced derision from all quarters. Some called you ‘Nirvana in Pajamas’. Even Courtney Love had an opinion. (Then again, you could probably say ‘even Courtney Love had an opinion’ about pretty

much anything and stand a reasonable change of being right.) However, Courtney Love aside, you stayed together and made better and better albums without seeming to suffer the inglorious slide into obscurity that befalls so many who find fame at a young age. I’m sad to see you go for a few reasons, but for now I’ll try and focus on the positives. When bands break up, it’s as good a reason as any to

listen to a few of their CDs. It also means that tribute bands can now pretty much go for broke. I don’t know about you, but personally I prefer my tribute bands with a bit of a twist. I am frankly dying to get along to my local beer barn to hear Hi Ho Silverchair perform your songs in a country and western style. Then there’s the all Sri Lankan DaSilvachair, who will shortly be touring the east coast. My absolute favourite, however, remains Salvochair – where your tunes are performed by the Salvation Army brass band. Those guys rock. So what exactly have you left us? Five albums in all. Well done, too, for having the good taste to spare us the Live at the Budokan double CD that record companies used to issue to test audience loyalty while simultaneously lightening their wallets. All in all, you delivered on most of rock and roll’s key performance indicators. High profile romance and bust up? Check. Career-threatening illness and triumphant comeback? Double check. Unexpected artistic left turns? You better believe it. If there’s an omission it’s that you failed to give us a decent rockumentary. When I say ‘rockumentary’ I don’t mean the 20 minutes of footage of the band fooling around in the studio that’s thrown in as a bonus with the remastered version of your album or a short film that’s little more than a longform advertisement. I mean a warts and all, white-knuckle ride through the very worst that the human experience has to offer. Even Metallica managed to give us that much. While I think of

it, you could do worse than to drop a line to Metallica’s therapist – the one with the colourful sweaters – perhaps he could convince you to reconsider the whole ‘indefinite hibernation’ thing. I think I’m sad in that you’re almost the last of an era. In the 1990s, bands like Regurgitator, The Fauves, You Am I and This Is Serious Mum gave us great music – it was almost an embarrassment of riches. But as the years have rolled on, these bands have mostly broken up or simply vanished. It may show my age, but the new bands don’t seem half as good. In fact, the worst thing I can say about modern music is that it is dull beyond belief. Bands today are unlikely to release a song as interesting as (You’ll Never Be An) Old Man River, Dogs Are the Best People or I Like Your Old Stuff Better than Your New Stuff. (I know that titles weren’t your strength, but what you lacked in memorable titles, you compensated with melody.) So long, Silverchair – best wishes for whatever you decide to do next. I mean it. But on a practical note, if after a couple of weeks at home any of you find yourselves at a loose end, can I interest you in joining the Black Metallic Pearl Effect? We haven’t rehearsed yet, so I can’t really tell you what we sound like. I’d probably guess a bit of a mix between Regurgitator, The Fauves, You Am I and This Is Serious Mum. We will not, however, be playing funk. That is, not unless you think we should. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Entertainment THE opening night of Love Never Dies was spectacular and the continuing story of The Phantom of the Opera was a carnival scene of dancers, circus acts and spectacular colour. The Phantom (Ben Lewis), 10 years after his abduction of Christine (Anna O’Byrne), is now a wealthy impresario running a Coney Island attraction. He lures Christine, her husband Raoul (Simon Gleeson) and son Gustave (Kurtis Papadinis) to Manhattan. I feel so privileged to have seen the Australian production of Love Never Dies. Everything about the show was amazing; sets, costumes, singing. I’d see it again if I could! Well done to all involved – a magical night out at the theatre. The highlight of my night was meeting composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at the after party and chatting with producer Simon Phillips who said: “It’s an honour to be working on an Australian production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s dazzling new work.” We caught up with Barry Humphries, Geoffrey Rush, Police Minister Peter Ryan and his wife, David Marriner, newsreader Mal Walden and 3AW showbiz reporter and newsreader Donna Demaio. A great night of entertainment and

a great after party that included fresh fairy floss. Tickets 1300 111 011 www.loverneverdies.com.au *** WROKDOWN is a popular TV show on Channel 31 hosted by Wendy Stapleton that features artists, musicians, record producers, photographers and movers and shakers from the rock and pop industry in the 1960s and ’70s. The show is running a series of fundraising gigs every few months featuring artists who have appeared on the show. Producer Anita Monk hosts a Wrokdown radio show on 88.3 Southern FM and 96.5 Inner FM hosted by Mick Pealing. I worked with the Adelaide-born Mick Pealing at Southside Six during the mid-Seventies with his band The Stars and was one of the first radio journalists in Melbourne to play their debut single Quick on the Draw, a top 30 hit. The Stars also released With a Winning Hand, Mighty Rock and Look After Yourself. The next gig, at the Caravan Club, Oakleigh RSL, Drummond St Oakleigh, will feature Ronnie Charles (The Groop, Somebody’s Image), Mick Pealing (The Stars, Spaniards), Jim Keays (Masters Apprentices),

Neale Johns (Blackfeather, Flake, Fraternity) and backing band Wrokdown Circus. MC with be Ken Murdoch (Cloud Nine, Taste). For more information, look up www. wrokdown.com. *** HELL Ain’t A Bad Place To Be, the story of rock icon and AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, will premiere in Melbourne on 12 July at the Athenaeum Theatre for a two-week season. Rock musician Nick Barker, known for his raw and intimately connected performances, will tell the story of Scott and his rise to fame with AC/ DC, interspersed with hit songs from the legendary musician. Barker will be joined by legendary rocker Doug Parkinson, who knew Bon Scott in the hell-raising years of the 1970s. Parkinson will sing songs from Bon Scott’s early years while telling stories of his time with Bon – some he’s prepared to share, others he thinks may be best forgotten. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be – The Story of Bon Scott is directed by RocKwiz’s Brian Nankervis, one of Australia’s most celebrated rock and roll brains and a living musical encyclopaedia, and written by Andrew Barker, whose credits include

producer of The Man in Black and The Ultimate Rock n Roll Jam Session. The story follows Bon’s life from Scotland to Australia, through his wild teenage years and the bands that came before AC/DC – the Spektors, the Valentines and Fraternity. From hippie epiphanies to bubblegum pop to the iconic early years of AC/DC, Hell celebrates the music, the heartbreak and the life of Bon Scott – a quintessential rock and roll story that ended far too soon. When Scott died in 1980, Highway to Hell had just reached the top 20 in the United States and AC/DC was on the brink of becoming a global rock phenomenon. The band’s next album, Back in Black, was released as a tribute to Scott, becoming the secondbestselling album in history. Scott died after an all-night drinking bout in London in 1980. Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster 9650 1500. *** WARNER Bros Pictures has announced that Anne Hathaway will play Selina Kyle in the latest instalment of The Dark Knight Rises, starring alongside Christian Bale who returns in the role as Bruce Wayne/Batman.

all preach the love of God, and each other, in one form or another. Even those nice women who knock on my door (Jehovah’s Witnesses?) have that bottom line – ours is the only true religion. I don’t get this subtle form of hypocrisy. Will we ever elect a Muslim as Prime Minister, or is this a rash thought? If it is a rash thought, why is it? *** PS: Teddy’s mob passed a bill to wind back the powers of the state’s Equal Opportunity Commission. This allows faith-based organisations to refuse staff based on sexuality (read gays) marital status (singles) and spiritual beliefs. And they tell us this is in the name of religious freedom. And pigs may fly. *** CHRIS Lilley’s Summer Heights High had its schoolgirl moments, but really Angry Boys takes some getting used to. His characters are extreme, there’s too much swearing and it’s not very clever; boring in fact. The big plus I suppose is that he’s allowed to put a show like this to air without the wowsers howling him down. Is it culture? Up to a point I suppose, in that it’s shown on the ABC. A new genre?

There’s no such thing. Not for mine, genius or no genius. *** THE Aborigines long long ago were too busy scratching Bunjil outlines into rocks to think of drugs, so I blame the Chinese. They were smoking opium before British Australia was thought of as a dumping ground, and they would gamble on sticks of wood flowing down the Yangtze River 2000 years before young Jesus popped his head out. Ahh, but we Aussies are clever. Our state government came up with drink coasters showing tips before gambling. “Set your limit.” Problem solved. As the bloke who spoke to the bookie said, “I hope I break even today. I really need the money”. Cigarettes? No problemo. Plain coloured packets: the perfect example of our government seen to be doing something, yet doing nothing. It’s an addiction! Swearing? Yet again, problem solved. Offensive language – is it even considered an offence if no one is present? This could represent a hidden bonanza for government coffers. An undercover cop in the RSL restricted smoking zone would net a fortune, particularly immediately after the

members’ raffle is drawn. Does this mean that when some idiot cuts me off on the highway the best I can manage is “sugar”? *** I WATCHED the film Red Hill recently. A dozen murders and a hanging. Gory, blood splattering violence. That’s OK apparently, likewise Underbelly on television, all about violence, drugs and sensuality, albeit third rate with comic performances. So if all this rubbish is OK why do we go to town on some inoffensive thingo called “Brocial Network”? Emma Quayle, an Age football journalist writing about this Facebook social network, called it “grubby, offensive and immoral” (8000 members are invited to upload photos of scantily clad female friends). It has AFL footballers as members and, no, I haven’t been invited. Fairy floss, Emma. Stick to real footy. *** IN an effort to combat old age, loneliness and boredom, I was half considering a trip overseas, assuming Centrelink approval and the necessary energy to drive to the airport. I have a credit card with my local bank but decided on a second card just in case.

with Gary Turner The film is slated for release in Australia on 19 July 2012. *** STEVE Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith) will tour Australia with Steely Dan in October, performing at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 27 October. The singer-songwriter-keyboard player and guitarist was born in Birmingham and joined the Spencer Davis Group with his older brother Muff when he was aged 15. His soulful voice can be heard on such hits as Gimme Some Lovin’, Keep On Running and I’m a Man, songs he co-wrote. He later formed Traffic and Blind Faith before going solo in 1981. A string of hits followed including Valerie, Higher Love, and Arc of a Diver. Tickets 132 849. www.frontiertouring.com

A Grain of Salt Whinge issue IT’S very nice for all those females to march against the use of the word slut and “reclaim their bodies”, but people who use the word (including women) will take not one iota of notice. When I hear people use it (mainly men), I feel a sense of pity, in that they never stop to consider the consequences of their language nor consider that they are announcing their ignorance. Nine times out of 10 they base their misguided opinion on one look or a vague rumour. Some are married with their wives likely under a dress sense embargo. Strangely, although not surprisingly, these same people complain if females choose to wear a head covering. Thankfully, none of them barrack for Collingwood. *** I AM against bible study in schools and I welcome the Victorian Teachers’ Union resolution (46,000 state school teachers) to scrap Special Religious Instruction during school hours. I am not against religious studies per se, nor will I be attending the Global Atheists Convention funded by our state government in 2012. What concerns me is that almost every religion appears to rubbish the others, and yet they

with Cliff Ellen the Commonwealth Bank ($10,000/ monthly direct debits/no interest) knocked me back. I’ve had an account with them since it was transferred from the State Savings Bank last century. No debts, a pensioner on $700 a fortnight. Can someone kindly tell me where, if any, there’s a risk factor? I could close my account and deposit the funds in another bank, but apparently they all have standard measures against pensioners. Yet some invite you to apply when you reach 18. I’m unconcerned, but they’re shameful. *** AT my age a perfunctory cuddle is better than nothing, I suppose. “If that’s all there is my friends, let’s keep dancing, let’s break out the booze and have a ball, if that’s all, there is.” (Peggy Lee) Too much melancholia? Can’t help it. It’s winter. Bye for now. cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Hearts broken by ‘The Man’ WHAT a day for the mighty Westernport Warriors and club legend Vio ‘The Man’ Vunamasi. In what has to be one of the most dominant displays by any one individual in the history of the Warriors, ‘The Man’ slammed through six majors – including the clincher – to lead his team to a nail-biting four-point victory over the highly fancied Sacred Heart Saints at the Peanut Farm. With the Warriors two points down with only seconds on the clock, ‘The Man’ grabbed the disputed footy and bounced off three opponents before collecting one high. With the result of the game resting on his huge shoulders, ‘The Man’ casually lined up the big ones and methodically slotted it through the high diddle-diddle. A

huge, joyous cheer then reverberated around the Peanut Farm as the Warrior faithful burst into raptures in the knowledge that the mighty Warriors had succeeded against the seemingly invincible Hearts. This was the first time in the history of the club that the Warriors had taken the points on the Hearts’ turf and it was exhausting stuff from the first bounce until the relief of the final siren. Well done Warriors! After our 9.9-63 to 8.11-59 victory the team now sits undefeated at the top of the RecLink table, which is a fantastic effort by all involved with the Warriors. Hey, and it only gets better. Our next game is at home on the 22 June against our arch-rival the Middway Cobras from Doveton who, in fairness, are not our closest friends,

so we will be putting it all on the line again as we challenge the Cobras for the LW Marine Cup, which is currently in our hands. Back to the game and it was cold at the Peanut Farm. The Warriors had some key players out including the likes of big Pepsi Max Sanderson so it was up to players of the calibre of Marty ‘Dobbo’ Dobson and Terry ‘Brut’ Kelb to step up. The first half was a tough and tight affair and there was no room for the faint-hearted. Through it all the Warriors were able to hold sway and at the main break the Warriors led 4.6-30 to the Hearts 1.4-10. Never to be underestimated, the Hearts came out firing in the third, kicking four goals to the Warriors’

three and at the final change the Warriors held a slender 14-point lead. One could sense that the Hearts were right in the contest and they had pipped us at the Peanut Farm so many times before. These memories appeared to haunt the Warriors as the Hearts came again in the final term and before one had time to blink, the Hearts had hit the front and had all the momentum. Cometh the hour, cometh ‘The Man’. Vio ‘The Man’ Vunimasi snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and as the Warriors went searching for a hero, they found one in ‘The Man’. This win was as sweet as it gets and it will be long remembered by all those fortunate enough to be at the Peanut Farm.

In the furore of ‘The Man’s’ contribution, it must be pointed out that this was a team effort and ‘The Man’ wouldn’t want it remembered in any other way. Skipper Chris ‘Posters’ Helweg was superb in defence along with Lee ‘Locky’ Murdoch who negated the Hearts’ key forward. Brendan ‘Government’ Grant rucked tirelessly all day and his efforts can’t be underestimated in this gallant and memorable victory. A big thank you to our trainer, Harry Whitfield, who has been a wonderful asset for the Warriors for many years. No one works the tape like Harry and his efforts over the journey have been significant in the success of the mighty Warriors. Go the Warriors!

Norman Waymouth notches first training win A DECADE ago former jockey Norman Waymouth seemed doomed to a miserable existence. Norman, a member of one of the Mornington Peninsula’s best-known horse racing families, crashed heavily when a horse he was riding collapsed and died underneath him. His extensive injuries included three fractured bones in his neck and two in his back. The initial diagnosis was he would not walk again, but Norman refused to accept that fate. After leaving hospital he embarked on a vigorous recovery and rehabilitation program. It was not easy, but he refused to give up and now is being rewarded for his courage and persistence. His return to health has enabled him to follow in the footsteps of his late father, who became a successful trainer after retiring as a jockey. Although he only has a few horses in his care, Norman notched up his first winner as a trainer with Summer Western Port

Summer arrives early: Norman Waymouth-trained Summer Dream with Ibrahim Gundogdu aboard salutes at Mornington last Monday, Waymouth’s first win as a trainer and a reward for courage and persistence after a shocking racing accident 10 years ago. Picture: Slickpix

Dream at last week’s meeting at Mornington. Speaking of winners, Tara Taggart, wife of VRC Oaks-winning jockey David, recorded her first win as a trainer when Queimada Grande scored at Pakenham last Sunday. A noted mudlark, Queimada Grande lead all the way and won by 6.5 lengths; there could be more

wins in store while the tracks remain heavy. Another mudlark that continues to be worth following is the David Brideoake-trained Dance With Her. The four-year-old brought up her third consecutive win, at Moonee Valley last Saturday, and indications are she is ready to step up in grade. Mornington-trained Koonoomoo

is yet to win a race, but her turn may not be far away. She was heavily backed when just failing to catch the in-form Follonica over 1000 metres on her home track. As she strives for her first victory, it is in Koonoomoo’s favour that she handles all conditions and should be a good bet the next time she steps out. As expected, Stratcombe again underlined his promise when he cruising to the post at Mornington. Quick to hit stride, he always had his older rivals covered and gives every impression he’ll be winning black type races in the coming season. Upbeat, who is trained at Caulfield by Anthony Cummings, has been impressive at his past two starts. After winning on a heavy track at Kyneton, he ran into trouble when a slashing second behind the speedy Secret Hills and a city win doesn’t seem far away. Now that she has had two runs after a spell, Procida, who is trained at Cranbourne by Robbie Griffiths, is going to be hard to beat when she takes on a longer journey. Stepping out over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley last Saturday, she po-

wered home from last to finish third behind heavily backed favourite Golden Penny. Dubai prince Sheikh Mohammed, who has the biggest team racing in Australia, has another winner coming through the ranks in three-year-old Chasse. When having his second Victorian start this campaign, he charged home to finish second over 1500 metres at Moonee Valley and will obviously appreciate racing over more ground and on a larger circuit. A progressive mare who caught the eye at Moonee Valley was Minou. Unfancied at 20/1 in a competitive race, the four-year-old settled last early and was then forced wide on straightening, but still hit the line with gusto to grab fourth over 1200 metres. Look for her to winning her share of races over the next few months. Others to follow in the weeks ahead are: Beau Baron, Summer Dream, You’rejokingme, Glenburnie Dane, Moment To Savour, Rhiannon’s Joy and Tuskegee Bomber. Best: Koonoomoo. Diary: 26 June at Cranbourne and 28 June at Mornington.

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Old rivals Hawks and Dons under Friday lights as Blues host West Coast in a possible final preview Round 14 preview Friday 24 June Hawthorn v Essendon, MCG, 7.40pm What a great way to start the weekend, with these fierce rivals meeting under Friday night lights. The match couldn’t be more pivotal for Essendon’s season, as they have now lost four in a row and face the Hawks and then the Cats. Hawthorn last weekend did what they had to against the inexperienced Suns, but they may be without Lance Franklin after he was reported for rough conduct on Sun Maverick Weller. If Essendon can take advantage of the Hawks’ key injuries at both ends of the ground, a win is still possible. Hawthorn by 29 points. Saturday 25 June Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs, Metricon Stadium, 2.10pm For the second time this season these teams meet. Last time the Gold Coast

was just starting out in the AFL and was no match for the Bulldogs. This time around Suns have two wins under the belt and believe they can win this game. The Dogs last week broke the drought with a come-frombehind-win against Adelaide. Matthew Boyd is consistently playing well and showing his leadership skills as captain. The Bulldogs have no key forwards at the moment and this could possibly release Nathan Bock to play a running half-back role, which he did well at Adelaide. Western Bulldogs by 48 points. Richmond v Melbourne, MCG, 2.10pm Another great game scheduled this weekend, and these two sides are fighting for a spot in the eight. Melbourne’s form has been funny this year. They get whacked in the media, come out and win and then the following week they get thumped again, which makes them very hard to predict. The Tigers last weekend had a great win on the road against Brisbane. Dustin Martin was prolific with five goals and Tyrone Vickery has developed into a decent key forward for them. Melbourne will have to watch out for the Tigers midfield with Deledio, Martin and

Cotchin all in dangerous form. Richmond by 22 points. Sydney v Collingwood, ANZ Stadium, 7.10pm This annual midyear blockbuster is always a big one for the Swans, but in recent years they have failed to beat the Pies. Collingwood return from the bye with Dane Swan, Dale Thomas and possibly Darren Jolly back in the side. Sydney has a horror record against Collingwood and haven’t beaten them since 2005, but will the curse of the bye affect Collingwood? Last weekend the Swans were dismantled by Carlton. They managed to restore some dignity to the score in junk time, but the damage was already done. Collingwood will be far too strong. Collingwood by 36 points. Fremantle v Brisbane, Patersons Stadium, 7.40pm Fremantle will be happy to be back at their familiar home ground. On the weekend they were flogged by Melbourne at the MCG and showed no fight in the second half. Brisbane led Richmond early but injuries to Mitch Clark and Todd Banfield were costly as the Tigers outplayed them in the second half. Fremantle’s Jonathon Griffin is holding up the

fort surprisingly well in the absence of Aaron Sandilands, but with David Mundy out of action they are really struggling. The long plane trip may be too much for the Lions’ young players. Fremantle by 35 points. Sunday 26 June Geelong v Adelaide, Skilled Stadium, 1.10pm This should be a pretty one-sided game unless the Cats decide to rest some big name players. Last weekend the Crows wasted a first quarter lead against the Bulldogs. Kurt Tippett was firing but after half-time they failed to make a contest. The Cats were challenged in the first term by the Saints, but in the second quarter they came hard at St Kilda and kicked six goals to one. A huge win by Geelong could be the end of Neil Craig’s coaching career. Geelong by 65 points. Carlton v West Coast, Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm In the match of the round, this game could potentially be a final three months from now. Carlton are in great form after they tore apart the fifth-placed Swans. Marc Murphy is challenging Pendlebury and Ablett

for the Brownlow with another great game. Matthew Kreuzer has returned from injury and is playing better than we’ve ever seen. On the weekend West Coast showed they’re nearly unbeatable at home, but they haven’t registered a win in Melbourne yet, albeit their matches were against Collingwood and a then in-form Essendon. This is the Eagles’ chance to prove they can make the four. Carlton by 28 points. Port Adelaide v North Melbourne, AAMI Stadium, 4.40pm In the final game of round 14, the Power will try and convert some confidence into winning form after they fought bravely against the Eagles. North Melbourne will be seeking another win on the road and extending their winning streak. Last weekend the Kangaroos played scintillating footy when they edged out the Bombers in a great final quarter. The way Brent Harvey is playing suggests he could continue running around as long as legendary Saint Robert Harvey. Drew Petrie has also proved he is a vital cog in the forward line and will likely line up against Troy Chaplin. The Kangaroos form is too good to ignore. North Melbourne by 10 points.

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Down memory lane ALTHOUGH Hastings is now without doubt the strongest football club on the peninsula, it hasn’t always been that way. In fact I can remember a time when the club must have been at its lowest ebb. If it had sunk any lower, it wouldn’t be here today. It was only through the efforts of a very small band of people led by Tony Mirabella that the club regained its strength and once again become a force on the peninsula. I recall towards the end of that particular season there were only two Hastings players stripped to do battle with Dromana on one occasion. The umpire, as had been the case on many occasions during that season, suggested that he would bounce the ball and enable Dromana to kick a goal, after which he would call the game off. The only trouble was that Hastings kicked the goal! The umpire’s only comment was, “You bloody fools! Now we will have to play a quarter.” Just prior to that memorable game, Hastings journeyed up to play Somerville, which was a

powerful side with players such as Horrie Bullen of Carlton and his brother George. There were the Armstrong brothers and many other good footballers. It was a very wet and cold Saturday afternoon. Horrie came into the Hastings changing room to have a look at the opposition and, as a result of his observation, opened up in the ruck wearing his overcoat. Angus Telford played as he’d arrived at the ground, complete with collar and tie. This game, too, was a “bounce the ball, kick a goal and call it off” effort. But every cloud had a silver lining, as everyone sat down to at least three or four oranges each. There always seemed to be a plentiful supply of oranges; someone must have known the location of a tree. I have a suspicion that our trainer, Charlie “Rainbow” Gresham (so called by the fact that his red hair used to take on a different colour when looked at from different angles), knew

something about it. Rainbow, by the way was a ready-made trainer. He had a small farm and gained a lot of experience from the treatment of a cow, a horse and a couple of goats that used to collapse from starvation now and again. He made his own training oil, a vile-smelling mixture that included castor oil and eggs. After a rub-down with this stuff everyone for about a hundred yards around knew you were a footballer for the next month. It was generally thought that Rainbow’s greatest value was taking care of the supply of the oranges. As the old saying goes, you can’t keep a good thing down and the old club eventually bobbed up again and won three flags – in 1946, ’47 and ’48. Then there was another long wait until we became the top club once again, and Hastings won the premiership in 1972, 1975, 1976 and 1977. From “Blue Power” 1977 No. 6 (written by the late Norm Francis).

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