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Shire OK for Aldi site sale By Mike Hast SHIRE councillors have agreed to sell the war memorial land at Somerville to German supermarket chain Aldi for $750,000. The block at 1097 FrankstonFlinders Rd is occupied by Somerville Preschool, but was once the town’s maternal and child health centre. It was built with money raised by residents to commemorate soldiers who died in or served in the Second World War. The land was donated by Somerville’s Thomas Brunning, a First World War veteran. Aldi still needs a planning amendment for its supermarket to go ahead. It owns 1089 and 1093 FrankstonFlinders Rd, which are in the business zone, but needs state government approval for the war memorial land to be rezoned from public use to business. A planning panel will consider the rezoning at hearings in April and make a decision in June. Mornington Peninsula Shire has offered Aldi the use of shire-owned land at 21 Eramosa Road East and 1087 Frankston-Flinders Rd, an existing access road and gravel car park. The two main objectors to the Aldi land sale – Leila Shaw who says she represents “Somerville’s war veterans and their families as well as the town’s pioneering families” and Brenda Thornell of Somerville, Tyabb and District Heritage Society – walked out of the council meeting last week in disgust. After the meeting, Mrs Shaw, the daughter of land donor Thomas Brunning, said the council had dishonoured the memory of the town’s war veterans including those killed in action.

“The council is made up of a handful of people who are strangers to Somerville. Until recent years they have never had a hand in the building and maintenance of our halls, parks, schools, churches, our fruit growers reserve and our war memorials,” she said. “They were built and maintained with dedicated donations from and fundraising by the pioneering families since the 1850s; families still here in the district.” Mrs Shaw said the shire council had repeatedly stated that “Leila Shaw alone was objecting to the land sale”. “I have clearly stated that I speak on behalf of Somerville veterans, those who died in the war, those who were wounded or taken prisoner of war and the pioneering families who worked hard in difficult times of shortages and rationing to build our Second World War memorial. “Why didn’t the shire answer the other letters of objection? Why has it not been publicly stated that the heritage society has more than 55 members all of whom object to this land sale? “Obviously the shire doesn’t want the public to know other people strongly object to the land sale.” She said the $750,000 coming from Aldi should not be used to build a council asset on a state government school site. “The council has never properly addressed the issue of using the Aldi money to build a preschool when most councils are getting out of operating preschools,” she said. Continued Page 4

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Closed door for jobs debate By Mike Hast THE shire council will ask the Minister for Local Government to address rules about a councillor working for another councillor. The decision was made on Tuesday night last week behind closed doors after the normal meeting ended and members of the public and press had been asked to leave the council chamber. Councillors voted 6-4 to ask minister Jeanette Powell to investigate the matter, which stemmed from the revelation that Hastings-based councillor Reade Smith has been working for Mt Martha Ward councillor Anne Shaw at her commercial hydroponic business, Peninsula Aqua Growers in Mt Martha. The move was initiated by Mornington Ward councillor Bev Colomb through a notice of motion: “While noting we are not in breach of any regulations currently, council wishes to lead the way in any review processes for councillor conduct and Local Law and requests the Minister of [sic] Local Government to address rules around a councillor working for another councillor in a paid position.” Earlier, councillors debated whether to discuss the matter in camera (behind closed doors). The motion to go in camera was proposed by Cr Shaw and seconded by Cr Antonella Celi. Cr Shaw said she did not want to speak first (as is the usual practice with the proposer of a motion). “I reserve my right of reply,” she said. Cr Celi said items needed to be discussed in camera if they were of a sensitive nature and involved personal

affairs or personal business. Cr Colomb, speaking first of the councillors who opposed going in camera, said she didn’t “buy that this needs to go in camera”. “My motion does not name names; it’s just asking for the [local government] minister to consider,” she said. Cr Leigh Eustace said it was a generic notice of motion: “It’s an issue and a loophole, it [the request] should go to the minister. And it should be debated in the public realm.” Speaking for going in camera, Cr Reade Smith said “some councillors are playing double think”. “Things that are confidential and affect people’s lives” should be debated in camera, he said. Cr Smith said the matter shouldn’t be a story in a tabloid newspaper (perhaps referring to last week’s story in The News ‘Councillor’s job sparks review call’). He said political games were being played by councillors; pre-election games. (The council election is on 27 October.) “We’ll get a better discussion in camera. We do have private lives,” he said. Cr Tim Rodgers said he did not understand why the council had to go in camera. “What is the problem?” Cr David Gibb, supporting going in camera, said hurtful things might be said. It was not in the best interests of the community, the council or the people for the matter to be discussed publicly, he said. Cr Graham Pittock said it was a sensitive issue and should go straight to a

vote without debate. Cr Shaw finally spoke when summing up her motion at the end of the debate. She refuted Cr Colomb’s claim about naming names. “Cr Colomb used names in the Western Port News story.” Cr Shaw said if the story was not correct Cr Colomb should contact the newspaper and get it corrected.

For going behind closed doors were Crs Shaw, Celi, Smith, Gibb and Frank Martin. Against were Crs Colomb, Eustace, Rodgers, Pittock and Lynn Bowden. The mayor, Cr Martin, then used his casting vote to break the 5-5 deadlock and go in camera. Cr Colomb later withdrew part B of her motion: “That officers prepare a report for council that gives us protocols

End of the road for police career bid By Keith Platt POLICE Chief Commissioner Ken Lay has refused to remove red tape preventing former Hastings policeman Andrew Brady from rejoining the force without undergoing rookie training. A negative response from Mr Lay’s office spells the end of Mr Brady’s attempts to revive the 22-year career he spent with Victoria Police. “That’s it, I won’t try again,” Mr Brady said on Monday. “I don’t believe they’ve given me a valid explanation [for stipulating that he complete the 33-week constable program and then face a four-year wait before being eligible for promotion to senior constable]. “I was looking forward to getting back to Hastings [as a policeman], but it’s not going to happen.” Mr Brady will continue his lawn mowing business. The decorated former sergeant said he appreciated the efforts of at least

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Councillor’s employment I CALL on the mayor, Cr Frank Martin, to take control of his council following the revelation that Cr Reade Smith is employed by Cr Anne Shaw (‘Councillor’s job sparks review call’, The News, 13/3/12). Cr Martin, I believe this is an outrage. Does no commonsense, logic or intelligence prevail at all? The employment arrangement between Crs Shaw and Smith is totally unacceptable. How can there possibly be independence in the decision-making process with such an arrangement in place? Cr Martin, do you seriously believe Cr Smith would “bite the hand that feeds him”? Serious consideration should be given to your resignation from the position of mayor to have allowed such an arrangement to continue, and I would have expected greater clarity of thinking from long-serving Crs Shaw and Smith. Aldona Martin, Tyabb

Hastings neglected MY family has lived in Hastings since 1864, but for the first time I am contemplating selling up and leaving. I have had a gutful of living in an area where few people in authority give a damn. Why I ever contemplated doing anything for Hastings is beyond me. I have heard the senior council officers bagging Hastings – no wonder nothing get done or maintained. With amalgamation [in 1994] there was to be no loss in services, but I get my street swept once every eight weeks if I am lucky instead of once a week with the old Hastings shire. There is only one thing that will save Western Port and that is the formation of a Western Port Council so we get proper representation. The town is out of control – the hoons, graffiti, rubbish, blocked drains, potholes. The place is a tip; it is appalling. If I wanted to live on a racetrack I would have bought land at Albert Park. I call on state MP Neale Burgess and federal

MP Greg Hunt to take the lead to resolve this situation. What about a public meeting? I am sure you will fill the hall with concerned residents. Get some of those cosy council officers off their backsides and make them accountable. I live on the Martin St race track, which extends from Railway Pde to Salmon St. This street wants immediate attention before there is a fatality. Every time you reverse out of the driveway you take your life in your hands. Speed humps are useless – they just increase the noise level as the hoons bounce over them. The street needs to be blocked at the William St intersection. This will stop it being a speedway. Max Bryant, Hastings

Park not for dogs MALCOLM Brown has some unfriendly words to say about “organised dog walker people” in your story ‘Bird guards told to go after beach fight’, The News, 6/3/12. Seeing that the Peninsula Dog Walkers Association is the only organisation of its kind on the peninsula, presumably he is referring to us. He says we “seem to concentrate on the Blairgowrie front beach and pretend that dogs on the back beach issue isn’t in their remit”. For Mr Brown’s information, the PDWA was formed specifically to fight efforts by some locals who did not want a dog beach at Cameron’s Bight. This remains our cause. Back beaches are not in our domain because there are no dog beaches on that side – and there should not be. In fact, we say dogs should be banned totally from the national park and the nearby beaches, but that is a matter for Parks Victoria and the DSE. As for us allegedly “ignoring the working group invitation” and dealing ourselves out of the management planning – what invitation, what planning, Mr Brown? The PDWA says simply: dogs and birds don’t mix. Paul Speelman, Peninsula Dog Walkers Association

Kinder fight: Donna Lewis, left, hears about the Aldi land sale from Leila Shaw and Brenda Thornell outside Somerville Preschool on Monday. Picture: Yanni

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“The council has glossed over the traffic problems that will occur in Eramosa Rd East when both preschool and primary school are operating.” Brenda Thornell said she was very disappointed the state government was not paying to “have our preschool built on the primary school land”. At the council meeting, a condition of purchase put on Aldi was that it agree to erect at 1097 Frankston-Flinders Rd a war memorial plaque recognising the men and women from the Somerville region who served in the war. Voting for the land sale to Aldi were Crs David Gibb, Reade Smith, Frank Martin, Antonella Celi, Anne Shaw, Leigh Eustace and Tim Rodg-

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ers. Voting against were Crs Lynn Bowden, Bev Colomb and Graham Pittock. Somerville area councillor Lynn Bowden received approval for the shire to “undertakes the following staged actions in Somerville to provide a more prominent and appropriate commemoration of those people who were associated with Somerville who lost their lives in times of war: Stage 1 – plant an avenue of honour in Station St using Manchurian pears in the 2012 planting season. Stage 2 – relocate the soldiers’ memorial at the corner of Jones Rd and Clarinda St to a suitable location in the Fruit Growers’ Reserve for commemorative services such as Anzac Day.

Shire cause: Left, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Frank Martin, right, with Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch president Gary Morton and first-time surfer Kelvin Grentell in a Sandcruiser wheelchair. The other pictures show participants and volunteers at the Point Leo event on Saturday.

The bigger the crowd the better in this line-up Words and pictures Keith Platt WATER, fresh air and goodwill. Two years of planning came together on Saturday in what almost seems a magical mix to give people with disabilities a surfing experience. It seems like a cliché, but the event run by the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia did put “smiles on dials”. Surfers have a reputation for wanting to protect their home break, discouraging too many new faces in the line-up. But Saturday was different, those who could surf wanted as many people in the water as possible. More than 250 volunteers were at Point Leo beach to help about 20 people with various disabilities onto a surfboard and then form two lines to shepherd their way to the beach on the crest of a wave. Lying on the board (sometimes on their backs), sitting, kneeling – even trying to stand – the participants felt the fun and power of the waves. Some were awed and needed help getting back to wheelchairs after just one or two rides, but others could not get enough and returned to the shore once the initial chill had worn off.

“It’s amazing how much fun they’re getting from something so small,” said one experienced surfer before striding back into the shallows to join the line of outstretched hands. Gary Morton, president of the DSA’s peninsula branch, felt it was all worth while when “a little fella came up to me after his first surf and said thank you”. “He shook my hand, turned to his dad and asked quietly if he could please come again.” Mr Morton was pleased the efforts of his committee “made a difference to this young man and many others”.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Frankston Theatre Group Inc. No.A12455 will take place on Sunday, 25th March, 2012 at 2pm at The FTG Shed, Overport Park, Cnr Somerset & Overport Rds , Frankston South. Nominations for positions on the Committee are welcome and must be in writing to FTG, PO Box 177, Frankston 3199. All Nominees, proposers and seconders must be financial members and only fully paid up members will be eligible to vote. This is the 70th anniversary year for FTG. A social afternoon and BBQ will follow the meeting. All past members, and persons interested in becoming members of our vibrant theatre group are welcome to attend. Telephone 9775 2189 for messages and AGM apologies. For more information email: secretary@frankstontheatregroup.org.au

Secretary Ashley Gardner praised Gen Y, “teenagers who were there in force to help out – they often get a bad rap, but I can tell Mornington Peninsula teenagers care”. “I saw 16-year-old boys, grown men and women and older ladies moved to tears.” Mr Gardner described how quadriplegic Ricky Wallace was taken to the water’s edge in a special wheelchair “but after watching others, he and his mum decided to give surfing a go, with the help of 30 volunteers. He loved it. His mum loved it. We loved it.” Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr

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Frank Martin handed over a cheque to buy another of the wide-tyred, floatable Sandcruiser wheelchairs as well as more vests for volunteers. He announced more money to come from July’s mayoral gala dinner and councillors Bev Colomb, David Gibb and David Goodrem joined volunteers in the water. Flinders MP Greg Hunt was unable to help out in the water, but made it in time for the presentations and promised he’d be back next year “with my wetsuit on”. Mr Morton said the event “normalises disability. It shows people that

while their body is disabled, their spirit and courage is better than most ablebodied people”. While most Australians were willing to donate to charity or take up a challenge to raise money, “disabled surfing” enabled them to “physically see the people you are helping”.  The DSA’s peninsula branch has donated a Sandcruiser disabled beach wheelchair to the Point Leo foreshore committee. It can be booked with Ray Gould on 5989 8333 or 0408 536 143.

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African visitor speaks out against child trafficking INTERNATIONAL Needs Australia has successfully completed its Trokosi project, says program manager Cromwell Awadey. Mr Awadey is in Australia during March and last week spoke to Balnarring CWA about the work of the organisation. He said the project was part of outlawing traditionalist religion, which in its worst form involved the enslavement of girls as young as five to temple priests as repayment of a debt or for the absolution of sins. He said International Needs Australia, in partnership with International Needs Ghana, is now successfully rescuing, rehabilitating, educating and supporting Ghana’s marginalised innocents in order to eradicate the worst forms of child labour. As highlighted in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, these included forced labour, trafficking, street begging and commercial sexual exploitation, which includes prostitution and pornography. ING’s CSEC Project, spearheaded

by Mr Awadey, tackles the problems head on by offering support and counselling, STI/ HIV testing, education, vocational training, economic empowerment, reintegration programs and community awareness. “These give vulnerable children the dignity they deserve and the opportunity to fulfil their potential,” he said. Mr Awadey told Balnarring CWA members about the daily challenges of the vital work, which aims to rescue 500 children and provide effective support to their families and communities. He holds a Masters of Philosophy in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana and has studied at the Coady International Institute of Canada and at the Project Management Institute of the United States. This is Mr Awadey’s first visit to Australia. He will be speaking at Rosebud Salvation Army men’s breakfast at 2 Melaleuca Ave, Rosebud West, at 8am on Saturday 31 March.

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Good cause: Rhon and Darryl Nation are organising events to raise money to help Frankston and Rosebud hospitals.

Blue Ribbon on course RETIRED policeman Darryl Nation and his wife Rhon founded the first Mornington Peninsula branch of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation in May last year. There are 13 other branches in country Victoria that raise money for new and improved emergency facilities in public hospitals named in memory of fallen police officers. The peninsula branch will focus on installing “living memorials” at Frankston and Rosebud hospitals. “To help memorialise members of the Victoria Police killed in the line of duty is something that we are greatly passionate about, alongside the

goal of helping raise funds for our hospitals on the peninsula,” Mr Nation said. “We are unique in that we are the only Victoria Police Blue Ribbon branch to have two hospitals to raise funds for. Although challenging, we are confident that with the support of the community we can raise much-needed money through our fundraising activities and events.” The branch and Peninsula Health will host a corporate golf day on Friday 23 March at Peninsula Country Golf Club. Entry is $150 a person and teams will be teeing off from 8.30am. Details: Rhon Nation on 9775 5978.

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ONE of the region’s most colourful characters, who has more than 40 years of teaching and volunteering achievements on his resume, added another on Tuesday – a century of blood donations. Ian Morrison, perhaps best known as a town crier in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula, gave his 100th lot of whole blood at the Frankston Blood Donor Centre in Davey St. Nowadays Mr Morrison travels further afield as a volunteer town crier and in the past year has given has stentorian voice to various events in Melbourne, Ballarat, Maryborough, Dandenong as well as closer to home – in Frankston. Mr Morrison says he was born by the seaside at Worthing in Sussex in the south of England. “I was transported to the state of Victoria in 1965 aboard the former Second World War troop carrier TV Castel Felice,” he said. “I was put off the boat at the Suez Canal and forced to climb the Pyramids in Cairo before finally being beached at South Melbourne, immediately incarcerated at Melbourne High School until suitably Australianised and declared fit to work in the outside world of St Kilda East.” Mr Morrison says he worked as an English and drama teacher for 30 years “until released for good behavior”. “I’ve been a Pirate of Penzeance at the Alexander Theatre at Monash, a Poo Bah Chinese warlord in Rosebud, a policeman in Salad Days at Mt Eliza and am now a roving Victorian Town Crier.” As the peninsula’s Town Crier he was based in Mornington and on many occasions sung Advance Australia Fair on Australia Day, welcomed new citizens, opened exhibitions, led hundreds of dogs on the RSPCA Million Paws walk, started bike races riding in full regalia, worked on the

EVERY 10 minutes in Australia, someone suffers a stroke, Australia’s second-biggest killer after heart disease and a leading cause of disability. Since 2006 the National Stroke Foundation has been spreading the FAST message – four letters that can save lives. The National Stroke Foundation’s FAST test contains simple steps to quickly establish if someone is having a stroke and understand the urgency of calling triple zero (000). FAST is an easy way to remember and recognise the signs of stroke:  Face – has the person’s mouth drooped?  Arms – can they lift both arms?  Speech – is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?  Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 now. “While the important campaign has raised stroke awareness, we still have a long way to go and we encourage everyone to remember the FAST message. Time lost is brain lost,” says Dr Erin Lalor, National Stroke Foundation CEO. “Thinking and acting FAST is critical because early treatment can mean the difference between death or severe disability and a good recovery from stroke. “Strokes can occur to anyone of any age at any time but every Australian has the power to save a life.” Westernport Stroke Recovery Support Group is holding an information stall in High St, Hastings, on Thursday 29 March from 9am2pm. Pamphlets will be available for anyone wanting to find out more about stroke. The Stroke Recovery Group meet at Good Shepherd Community House, 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings, on the first and third Monday each month. No meetings are held during school holidays.

Bloody ripper: Town crier Ian Morrison puts on a happy face as nurse Michelle Stack takes his 100th lot of blood. Picture: Yanni

steam trains at Moorooduc, told stories and sung on the Polly Woodside for the National Trust and still teaches secondary level English to the Chinese communities of Noble Park and Westall. His community work for Red Cross has also included delivering meals in the city, being a youth leader in secondary schools and in Frankston, and as chairman of the Frankston district appeals committee for 10 years working with the late Mrs Margaret Short. He organises Red Cross doorknocks and drives patients to medical appointments.

Mr Morrison has given blood regularly for 40 years and said he was proud to reach the ton. “It’s something all people should consider doing,” he said. “Everyone who donates can save three lives through their valuable contribution.”  The Red Cross ‘Battle of the Burbs’ runs from Monday 19 March to 29 April. It is a statewide drive aimed at increasing the number of blood donors. The challenge pits suburb against suburb to encourage friendly rivalry and community members to donate blood. The Frankston Donor Centre is at 20 Davey St. Details: 13 14 95.

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A random act and its long recovery TONY Murrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first helicopter ride, as he described it, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;on a lovely day, but all I could see was the top of the helicopterâ&#x20AC;?. Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to enjoy the view came as result of a serious car accident. He was being airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The week before Christmas, Tony, his partner and sister were heading off to visit family, when near Hastings another vehicle veered onto their side of the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could see the accident coming in the last couple of seconds,â&#x20AC;? he said, agreeing to talk in order to describe the dreadful repercussions and, just maybe, help others avoid what his household has been through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the second time in 20 years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been involved in a head-on collision. The first time was in Coolart Rd. Each time the car came across on our side of the road,â&#x20AC;? Tony said. I well remember the first occasion. Tony Murrell was an owner of the Hastings-based Independent News Group where I worked. The impact of the first collision pushed him into the back seat. There were internal injuries that took three months to get over. Now co-publisher of Business Times, Tony is into month four of recovery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first thing you experience is the horrible, horrible noise of the heavy impact,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw it coming both times and you think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Next, because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re winded and fighting for breath, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;how is this going to come outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Then after a couple of minutes you think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m alive, what else is wrong?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could see my arm was broken.â&#x20AC;? Tony indicates his left arm and the scar from wrist to forearm. Beneath the scar lies a plate and eight screws. He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regained full movement of the fingers yet. On the dining table is one of those rubber exercise balls for the hand. He plays with the stylus of his iPad. One-handed typing is possible. He is still on crutches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I had cramp in my hip and wanted to get out of the car, but the top of the leg was shattered. Within 45 seconds people were at the car and a woman was telling us the ambulance had been called. It seemed like no time before we heard the ambulance; police came quickly too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of us lost consciousness. We were in a brand new car, so had side

Time to heal: Tony Murrell is still recovering from a car accident the week before Christmas. Picture: Yanni

curtains and airbags. There was not a mark above our shoulders.â&#x20AC;? This is the value of having a car with a good safety rating, he said. It took an hour and a half to extract Tony from the wreck. The two women were out in an hour and taken to hospital. (They preferred not to talk about it). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in intensive care for four days, then the trauma ward for a week. To me renal failure was the most worrying,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was in the ward where I realised how lucky I was. There were so many others worse off, particularly the motorcyclists with terrible injuries, some in neck braces,â&#x20AC;? he said. So he missed Christmas with the family. Santa came to the trauma ward and his small gift was a handy novelty massager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lying in bed there all I could hear was the chopper coming in with that whoomp, whoomp noise of the blades.

You knew they were bringing in more, every day.â&#x20AC;? Once out of intensive care, physiotherapists came to get Tony, a sizeable gent, out of bed and walking. This was a challenge with a plate and two screws in the top of one leg, damage to his vertebrae and broken ribs. His partner and sister had broken arms, broken toes and damaged vertebrae too. Once all were home, according to friends the house in Somers was

like a rehab hospital, ringing with the clang of crutches. Tony walked using a tall walking frame at first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a slow process,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was one of the unexpected consequences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate how long it takes for the body to recuperate.â&#x20AC;? The mind? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I accept it as a random act. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bear contemplating,â&#x20AC;? he said. Generously, he bears no malice to the other driver, yet to have his day in court. But when I ask Tony if he has been able to write or draw, which he does most wonderfully, he says he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to concentrate on anything until at least February. Dealing with the injuries, the suspension of normal life, had taken all his mental energy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not angry about what happened. It has been a waste of time. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to put our life on hold after such a huge impact.â&#x20AC;? He has avoided social gatherings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really sick of explaining what happened. While the crutches are a lightning rod for curiosity among friends, yet in stark contrast in public, you are invisible. People in the street make no eye contact or interaction at all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced that and am now aware what people with a permanent disability go through.â&#x20AC;? But, he insists, please do not paint him as a victim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like a victim. I will get better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the most important consequences of three people being injured and helpless was to experience the support of family and friends. Without them it would have been impossible for us to live at home.â&#x20AC;? His message to drivers is to be aware all the time what others are doing and always drive defensively. Tony said the TAC has been swift in its responses; he could not fault the service provided. At the same time, that same morning before Christmas, a friend and I were heading off on a road trip, sort of Thelma and Louise style, we joked. As we entered the Western Port Highway a blue utility screamed past, we guessed at 180km/h. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an accident on the way to happening,â&#x20AC;? we told each other. Further up the road, a man waved us to turn round and detour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a bad accident,â&#x20AC;? he warned. It was two months before we learned who was involved and that as close to the next car along, it could have been us. Could have been you.

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COMMENT

Councillors and public deserve better COMMENT

By David Harrison AS expected, the shire report to councillors on recording meetings found utterly nothing to recommend the idea. But Tuesday 13 March was an unlucky day for the shire executive – councillors resoundingly rejected the report, 10 votes to one, as it deserved, not only instructing officers to record council meetings, but insisting that the public was entitled to record them as well. (Cr Bill Goodrem was on leave.) Well, not all meetings. But the unchallengeable logic is that recording must now be extended to all public meetings of councillors – including special and development assessment meetings. The lone dissenting voter? Cr David Gibb. He fears a rash of defamation actions. I am one of the many who believe recording will make for a better council and an even remoter likelihood of defamatory statements in the chamber. It was a fitting result – a breakthrough in councillor thinking in this election year, with its new multimember ward structure – bringing the shire to the reality of modern councillor–public interaction. Shire bureaucrats might call it openness and transparency if they didn’t loathe the idea. Back now to the report, close examination of which reveals much about the thinking of some shire bureaucrats and how they see their

role in council decision-making. It is the second report in recent times of this malodorous sort. The other detailed the shire’s position on the electoral review that gave us multi-member wards. It was heavily and rightly criticised as one-sided. It should be stated clearly here that the vast bulk of shire reports are everything they should be. It is usually when politics or pet projects intrude that reports fall below reasonable standard. The two reports mentioned fall into this category. They are far from what one would expect from a public service whose role and responsibility is to provide disinterested and professional advice to its legislators so they can make considered and wellinformed decisions. Both reports were stridently partisan in pursuit of shire bureaucrats’ (and, in the case of the electoral review report, some councillors’) preferred outcome – the status quo, offering few or no proper alternative views or options, based on little or no research; long on spin and short on facts. Reports of this type, consciously or unconsciously, effectively put shire bureaucrats into the role of political players rather than neutral advisers. Watch this process continue as the mainly bureaucrat-driven push for the foreshore aquatic centre at Rosebud unfolds. The contentious pool issue even made an appearance at the council meeting, when a shire officer began taking part in a debate, to be accused (with infinite irony) by a councillor

of “debating”. The more appropriate response would have been to tell the officer: “Butt out – you’re not a councillor.” Noel Buck’s report on recording, so properly and perfunctorily hurled into the rubbish bin by all but one councillor, received not one mention by councillors in their remarks about the benefits of recording – for some of them, it was a turnaround not unlike that of Saul on the road to Damascus*. They could not have quoted from the report on any benefits of recording, such as confirming minutes, or a legacy for historians: according to the report, there were none. Its aim was to urge councillors to take a giant leap into the past, where apparently many shire staff and one councillor feel safe from the menacing bugaboos of the night and the Spawn of Beelzebub who stalk council meetings with – questions. It recommended a whopping $2440.80 fine for anyone caught illicitly recording then publishing material from a council meeting. It was full of “coulds” and “mays”.  “Council and councillors may be liable for defamatory statements ...”  “There could also be privacy issues...”  “...the person may have violated the copyright owner’s exclusive right...” Should not the report have resolved these coulds and mays? Aren’t reports designed to research issues and eliminate doubts where possible? As to research, here it was:

“Research of council websites does not reveal large numbers of councils audio recording and distributing the proceedings of council meetings.” That’s it. That was the research – 20 words. Elsewhere, mention of only one of Victoria’s 79 councils – Frankston. No mention of Greater Dandenong and Wellington Shire, which broadcast meetings live on websites, or councils that put audio recordings online, for the convenience of ratepayers who can’t get to meetings. Wellington even archives its video recordings for posterity, for heaven’s sake! The report listed what it claimed were the perils of recording: defamation, infringement of copyright, breach of privacy. These “perils” already exist, and will continue to exist. Defamation is in the hands of the speaker. It exists with or without wide dissemination. It is a feeble argument against recording. As for copyright, it was blatant nonsense for the report to suggest that reading an extract of a document could attract a lawsuit. It’s called “fair dealing” by the Australian Copyright Council; also known as fair use. (For detailed information, go to www. copyright.org.au and download “Fair Dealing: What Can I Use Without Permission”.) Privacy? The “disclosure of personal information” argument was basically that “the names of the people asking questions are disclosed and [would be] published to a wider audience”.

The phone book is chockablock with such privacy breaches. Also, the council has the option of going into camera to deal with sensitive information – and does so on a regular basis, using section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989. Having proposed these changes, and more – few if any of which served the public’s interest but very much favoured the shire bureaucracy – the report states ingenuously: “No person involved in the preparation of this report has a direct or indirect interest requiring disclosure.” Oh, please! The 2011 VEC report and now this recording report reflect poorly on senior shire staff, all the way to the top. They call into question the role some staff think they play, or assume they are entitled to play, or itch to play, in the life of the shire. They show an ignorance of, or indifference to, the bedrock democratic principle of the separation of powers – “the act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies”. Joh Bjelke-Petersen had no idea what they were, but that was Queensland in the bad old days. Some senior shire staff, and perhaps the councillors who employ them, may need a refresher course in this ruling principle, and the sooner the better. * The conversion of Paul the Apostle (known as Saul in Latin texts) saw him cease persecuting early Christians and become a follower of Jesus around AD 33–36. The phrases Pauline conversion, Damascene conversion, and road to Damascus refer to this event.

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Hilarious chase over suspicious electronic device Mornington Municipal Offices, 7pm Tuesday 13 March 2012 (water, tea and coffee, and tired biscuits) THE entertainment started before the meeting came to order, with a sprint and a chase â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unusual to see swift movement in the council chamber. The sprinter was governance manager Noel Buck, who spied a suspicious device trailing wires on a desk near the councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tables. An incendiary device or bomb? A recording device an inept person in the public gallery had left lying about in full view? With an agenda item on recording council meetings to be heard later, for which Mr Buck had penned the report and recommendation, the possibility of illegal recording was the topic de nuit. Like greased lightning Mr Buck pounced, seized the item and made off rapidly in a northerly direction (as former cop Cr Reade Smith might have said in evidence) towards the door. In hot pursuit was the objectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner, shouting: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excuse me! Excuse me!! EXCUSE ME!!!â&#x20AC;? at Mr Buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappearing back. After a short conversation the matter was resolved to Mr Buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bureaucratic satisfaction. The object was a hearing aid transmitter, not a bomb or an illicit recording device. Apologies having been made and ac-

cepted, and transmitter returned to its place, calm settled again on the gallery. *** THE actual agenda item on recording meetings was over fairly swiftly, proceeding to a vote without debate. But several councillors wanted to have a say. First was Cr Tim Rodgers, who wanted to know: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If this gets passed, are we all going to need elocution lessons?â&#x20AC;? Certainly CEO Michael Kennedy would benefit: he was earlier enjoined from the gallery to slow his verbal delivery to a rate at which he became aurally comprehensible. His excuse for talking like a racecaller was that he wanted to read a question from a ratepayer and provide the answer all within two minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bizarre new rules. Cr Graham Pittock, who moved the motion (he and Cr Leigh Eustace had been strongly lobbying his colleagues over several weeks to agree to recording), said that over the years the council had developed an â&#x20AC;&#x153;oversecretive and disengaged cultureâ&#x20AC;?. It had become â&#x20AC;&#x153;elitist and too happy to regulateâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to become more engaged,â&#x20AC;? he declared, to applause from the gallery. This outburst brought a swift reaction from meeting chairman and mayor Cr Frank Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remind the gallery weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not here to clap and cheer and applaud; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to listen,â&#x20AC;? he intoned, unaware he had just committed a high degree of difficulty double reverse tautology with pike which, in fairness, deserved

its own round of applause. Well, Frank, we were listening, and we liked what we heard from Cr Pittock. Then Cr Antonella Celi had her say. Initially an opponent of recording, she had done a 180-degree turn, taking it in a fierce embrace. It was a way forward, she read from prepared notes; we have to â&#x20AC;&#x153;come up to speed with the timesâ&#x20AC;?; it makes meetings more accessible, recordings become an effective tool to educate the community. Warming to the topic, she said that schools could access the recordings, with teachers engaging their students on community topics. Lucky students! Meetings could undoubtedly be of use in exploring the subject of clear thinking, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still taught. The Great Dissenter, Cr David â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all be roonedâ&#x20AC;? Gibb, followed. In the gloomy, foreboding tones of a prophet not being honoured in his own land, he warned of defamation sweeping the chamber like an Egyptian plague. We have no parliamentary privilege here, he mourned, and we certainly have had defamatory remarks from councillors and some submitters. He had heard that Frankston Council had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;doing things ... maybe theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been lucky so farâ&#x20AC;?. But we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;slavishly copy everything Frankston doesâ&#x20AC;?. Such as building a 50-metre pool away from the foreshore, perchance? Cr Gibb was â&#x20AC;&#x153;uncertain about some of the motives of some of the activists directing Cr Pittockâ&#x20AC;? in his support for recording. Gallery (interjecting in unison): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defamatory!â&#x20AC;? Cr Martin

glowered. Cr Bev Colomb was another convert to recording. She favours webcasting meetings and wants councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; votes to be recorded. Recording was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very educational, very sustainableâ&#x20AC;?: people wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel to meetings. As for Cr Gibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apocalyptic utterances: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being recorded will keep us on our toes,â&#x20AC;? she declared, with an irresistible smile. Cr Reade Smith chided Cr Pittock, saying his contribution had â&#x20AC;&#x153;nearly lost my voteâ&#x20AC;? for recording (he was previously a voice against), then warned, a la Gibb, that the threat of defamation might actually be used to curb discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we might not be able to talk as openly as otherwise we would, he said. Cr Leigh Eustace also wants webcasting. It gets the information out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people can hear what is said in council. Your scribe thought of Cr Celiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students â&#x20AC;&#x153;creeping like snails unwillingly to schoolâ&#x20AC;?, because they know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting morning. Cr Anne Shaw also took a crack at Cr Pittockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks, then at the media. With recording, she declared, â&#x20AC;&#x153;occasionally the media might just get the story rightâ&#x20AC;?. Cr Shaw is not impressed with the press just now, after this newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report of her employer-employee relationship with Cr Smith and her signature as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deputy Mayorâ&#x20AC;? endorsing MP Greg Hunt as Liberal candidate for Flinders at the next election. Then came Cr Pittockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second serve, as mover of the motion. Ignoring the admonitions of councillors Gibb, Smith and Shaw, he said the

only people with anything to fear from recordings were â&#x20AC;&#x153;the incompetent and the corruptâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; councillors and officers alike. Responding to Cr Gibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comment about â&#x20AC;&#x153;activistsâ&#x20AC;? in the gallery, he admitted he does listen to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;intellectsâ&#x20AC;? there: he takes a lot of their information to heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some I accept, some I reject ... in this matter I think they have come from the right direction.â&#x20AC;? We all looked around for any sign of an intellect in our midst, and were disappointed.

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Western Port Craft Fest 2012 A celebration and exhibition of the best craftwork in Western Port and on the Mornington Peninsula Featuring a wide variety of different crafts displayed by community groups and individuals with demonstrations and items for sale. Mini-workshops throughout the day to teach basic ‘get started’ skills

Learn a craft for winter! Morning & afternoon tea/coffee and light lunches will be available. Entry - gold coin.

Saturday, 31st March, 2012 Where? Hastings Uniting Church hall, Cnr Marine Parade & Hodgins Rd, Hastings (Melways - 154 J9)

Any money raised will help restore Hastings Chapel.

10am - 4pm Enquiries Phone:

5979 1237

or email: wpcraftfest@gmail.com

Sun’s rainbow a cold call THE afternoon of Sunday 11 March was bright and sunny. High in the sky, wispy clouds were being pushed by strong winds, but there was little breeze at ground level. The sun was surrounded by a rainbow-hued halo, also known as a nimbus, icebow or gloriole. Wikipedia says the event is caused by ice crystals creating coloured or white arcs and spots in the sky. The halos are usually seen near the sun or moon but can sometimes be seen in the opposite part of the sky. A similar effect can form around artificial lights in very cold weather when ice crystals called diamond dust are floating in the nearby air. The halos around the sun are produced by ice crystals in five- to 10-kilometre high cirrus clouds in the upper troposphere. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split up into colours because of dispersion. The crystals behave like prisms and mirrors,

refracting and reflecting sunlight between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions. Atmospheric phenomena such as halos were used as part of weather lore as an empirical means of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed. Keith Platt

Extra city trains WEEKEND trains from 10.30am to 7pm on the Frankston line will run every 10 minutes instead of every 20 minutes as from 22 April. Metro timetable changes will also provide more direct trains from Flinders Street to Southern Cross station to make it easier to get to events. Details will be out before 22 April at www. metlinkmelbourne.com.au and www.metrotrains. com.au Printed timetables are due on 10 April.

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real estate directory Western Port

The people to call for your real estate needs... Tallon

Alf Tallon

Sid Ferguson

Mobile:0417 711 958

Mobile:0418 321 963

Tallon First National 35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000

EMAIL: info@tallon.com.au

Satchwells 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888

EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

Rob Pryzler

Ty Luff

Stockdale & Leggo 1/109 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 2288

Stockdale & Leggo 3/1065 Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston-Flinders Road,

Mobile:0408 368 892

Mobile:0408 808 698

Phil Stone

Mobile: 0412 226 758 L. Cooper Real Estate 1067 Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE 5977 7766 EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

Ben Tallon Mobile:0419 339 489 Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003

Jason Dowler Mobile: 0403 598 754 Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7733

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Sean Crimmins Mobile: 0411 734 814 Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412

SOMERVILLE 5977 8877

EMAIL: rpryzler@stockdaleleggo.com.au

EMAIL: ty@stockdaleleggo.com.au

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

Michael Curry

Elisha Hewett

Mobile:0409 410 456

Mobile: 0413 485 331

MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8833

Baywest Real Estate 1/1085 Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston-Flinders Rd SOMERVILLE 5977 9660

EMAIL: sales@mcrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: ehewett@baywestrealestate.com.au

Craig Mann

Milton Brown

Mobile: 0412 559 816

Mobile: 0418 326 044

Craig Mann First National Real Estate 4/1085 Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE 5978 0955 EMAIL: craig@craigmann.com.au

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LJ Hooker Somerville Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, Somerville 5978 0044 EMAIL: somerville@ljh.com.au

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Kerry-Lee Marshall Mobile: 0408 363 686 Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Flinders Rd. HASTINGS. 5979 3555 EMAIL:kerryleemarshall@century21.com.au

Kevin Wright Mobile: 0417 564 454 Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington PHONE: 5977 2255 Email: kevin@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

Gabriele Frenkel Mobile: 0413 773 075 Peninsula Property Investment Centre 2/80 Baxter-Tooradin Road BAXTER 5971 3999 & 630 Nepean Highway, CARRUM 9773 2999

EMAIL: gabriele@realty1.net.au

Tony Latessa

Mobile: 0412 525 151 Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne Street Frankston 9781 1588

Email: latessabusinesssales@bigpond.com

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Go on the hunt for greatness WITH a design and character all its own, this impressive family homestead is a rural oasis where peace and serenity reign supreme. Built from an eclectic assortment of recycled timbers and bricks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with soaring, high-pitched timber ceilings and stately polished timber floors throughout the interior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the home has a rustic ambience that will delight. A brick chimney and fireplace is the centerpiece of a large open-plan living area. The lounge room has plenty of natural light with a series of full-length attic-style timber windows that allow a view of the pool. There is a wood heater in the dining area. The modern kitchen is a sight to behold with a huge island bench incorporating a slim-line dishwasher, a breakfast bar, and a stainless-steel oven with hot plates and rangehood. There are four bedrooms. Mums and dads can take their pick of a master bedroom, with a choice of a private bedroom on the top floor complete with its own bathroom or a larger bedroom, also with a view of the pool, boasting a walk-in robe and ensuite. Two more bedrooms share the main family bathroom. There is a resort-class pool area with pool house and decking, just perfect for entertaining. Bordering the pool is a stand of shrubs that provide privacy and shade for swimmers. After you play a few sets of tennis on the mod grass court a few steps away, jump in for a refreshing dip before serving poolside cocktails. The land of 2.83 hectares (7 acres) has been divided into several paddocks so running livestock is a possibility. There are several large sheds and a double carport.

Price: Address: Agency: Agent:

$1,150,000 12 Hunts Road, BITTERN. Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888. Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368.

To advertise in the real estate liftout of Western Port News, contact Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or jason@mpnews.com.au NOW PUBLISHED WEEKLY > WESTERN PORT realestate 20 March 2012

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Brick ’n’ tile beauty

Set your sights on this

WITH a stylish and spacious interior featuring a modern and visually appealing colour scheme, this handsome brick home will please many. For the larger family, there are four bedrooms, three with built-in robes. The master bedroom has a nice bay window as well as an ensuite and walk-in robe. The floor plan allows for a formal lounge at the front of the home and a combined family–dining area towards the back as well as a second living area or study. The kitchen is quite modern with a stainless-steel under-bench oven and a good amount of cupboard space. From the dining area there is access to an undercover entertaining area that overlooks the backyard. The block is narrow, but extends back a reasonable distance with space to kick the footy and has good fences.

A FABULOUS allotment of 2255 square metres is just the starting point for this versatile property located close to Somerville shops, primary school and kindergarden. Perfectly flat and well-fenced, there is development potential here (STCA) for up to 8 units but still keep the main residence. Let your spare land pay off the mortgage. The main house is a solid brick and tile home with three bedrooms – including a main with ensuite – a large L-shpaed lounge room with open fireplace and a nice timber kitchen and dining area. There is a single carport at the front of the property with access to the massive block.

Address: 1119 Frankston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE Price: $780,000 Agency: L Cooper Real Estate, 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 7766 Agent: Phillip Stone, 0412 226 758

Address: 12 Beilby Court, HASTINGS Price: $365,000 – $395,000 Agency: Baywest Real Estate, 87 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412 Agent: Sean Crimmins, 0411 734 814

Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

We will look after your property like we own it ourselves Are you tired of;

Late rent Unaccountable agents Low rent Untidy problem tenants Out of date inspections Lack of communication? With 20 years experience, who else would you trust with your investment property in the Westernport area

Talk to Sue! PRELOH RIÀFH sfrankcombe@baywestrealestate.com.au

Thinking of selling or buying We can help you every step of the way Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Before you put your home on the market talk to Sean and Lee for ideas about maximising your selling price! SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814 scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

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LEE SWIFT 0434 871 536 lswift@baywestrealestate.com.au

Lee Swift Sales Consultant 0434 871 536

Sean Crimmins Sales Consultant 0411 734 814

For a full list of DHomes DUnits DLand DRental Properties CALL BAYWEST!! 5979 4412

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Let me entertain you

Country-style living

WITH a tasteful, modern style, this family home has something for everyone. There are four bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and the master bedroom has an ensuite. A lovely bright kitchen and dining area is highlighted by a red feature wall and the kitchen comes complete with granite benchtops, stainless-steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. There is also split-system air-conditioning and gas ducted heating throughout the home. A magnificent “outdoor room” has a wood heater and cafe blinds and is a wonderful space for entertaining whatever the weather. The home is situated on a 782-square metre block with a driveway leading to a garage at the rear with access through to the backyard.

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

Address: 15 Forest Drive, SOMERVILLE Price: Negotiable over $410,000 Agency: Harcourts, Shop 10 / 14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7733 Agent: Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

Address: 6 Skinner Street, BITTERN Price: $395,000 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

96 Denham Road Tyabb Must Be Sold By Auction Date A great opportunityto purchase a large, well looked after home on just under 5 ACRES!! This rural retreat, just minutes away from Tyabb townshipand boasts a very neat and tidy 4 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms and 3 living areas. Zoned living at its best with the master bedroom and parents living area at one end of the house, kid’s bedrooms and rumpus room at the other end; this home is perfect for any family. Outside offers an undercover entertaining area overlooking beautiful established gardens, 3 fully fenced paddocks, double carport and 12.5m x 6.2m machinery shed with lock up work shop. Other features include 2 x 18,925lt water tanks, airconditioning, coonara and electric wall heaters throughout. This property is sure to impress! Inspection is a must. Auction Saturday 14th April at 12.30pm Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Agent Shelly Brown 0431 1881 66

5977 8877

4 Stefan Court Somerville

127 Bungower Road Somerville

Vendor Purchased Elsewhere - Must Be Sold

Resort Style Living on 4 Acres

This sparkling home is perfect for the growing family. Featuring 4 bedrooms + study (or fifth bedroom), formal lounge, formal dining, large meals area & family room. Luxury master suite with direct access to outdoor spa, polished hardwood floors, ornate cornices & ceiling roses give the quality touch. A decked outdoor entertaining area flows off the family room which overlooks the landscaped garden & water feature. The 960m2 (approx) block also includes a freestanding drive- through 4 car garage, room for a boat, small caravan or trailer plus a 4500L rainwater tank and grey water recovery system. Inspect without delay!

Immerse yourself in a life of luxury with this quality home set on 4 acres (approx) offering loads of character, gorgeous gardens and mature trees. The moment you drive up the tree lined meandering driveway you will be very impressed as it leads you to the quality filled residence comprising of 4 good sized bedrooms including master with WIR & ENS, gorgeous open plan timber kitchen and family room with timber lined ceilings, formal dining area and separate lounge with fire place and cathedral ceilings, huge laundry and beautiful outlooks from every window. Outdoor entertaining has been catered for with a built in BBQ, outdoor wood oven and resort style entertaining areas overlooking the sparkling in ground pool.

Auction Saturday 14th April at 2.30pm Inspect Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Agent Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

Price $899,000 Inspect Inspect Saturday 1-1.30pm Agent Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville, Vic 3912

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Family living at its best

Live large in Lakes Estate

WHETHER you are the grand entertainer, the tradesperson or a combination of both, you will find something special here with this stylish home in one of Hastings’ most-popular estates. For the tradie who requires extra space for securely storing work tools and vehicles, there is access to the rear yard via a lane on the left-hand side of the home. A large, double-door steel shed with mezzanine for even more storage space is in the flat and well-fenced backyard. With little in the way of gardens, there is plenty of room for reversing. The entertainer of the family could watch all these comings and goings from either the shade of the undercover patio or the refreshing jet spa. Inside is bright with a neutral colour scheme providing a great sense of space. A hallway with floating timber floors passes the separate formal lounge, which is to the left as you enter, and then up to the main, open-plan family area. The kitchen has an island bench with dishwasher and wall oven. An adjoining dining alcove also has tiled floors. A nice big living area is carpeted and there is ducted heating and cooling.

THIS gorgeous home offers the complete package and has arguably the best location in a prestigious section of Summerfields Estate called Lakes Estate. It has an elevated outlook across a lake and rural views to Moorooduc and Red Hill. The large home comes complete with a swimming pool and a stylish, automated vergola system that lets the sun in and keeps the rain out. There are four large bedrooms – three have built-in robes and the main has an ensuite, walk-in robe and a bay window. The formal lounge at the front of the home also has a bay window and there is a rumpus room and separate study, so everyone gets their own space. Toward the back of the home is a huge open-plan family area boasting a smart-looking kitchen with Caesar stone benchtops, a dining area and second lounge with a view of the pool. From the street the home presents very well with landscaped native gardens and a neat driveway leading to a double garage and a carport for storing a caravan or trailer.

Address: 11 Matthew Circuit, HASTINGS Price: Negotiable over $400,000 Agency: MC Real Estate, 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833 Agent: Michael Curry, 0409 410 456

Address: 11 Reflections Way, MORNINGTON Price: $795,000 – $840,000 Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington, 5976 1188 Agent: Kathy Netherclift, 0417 007 722

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for more than13 years combined, they have expanded the Ray White network to the ever growing Hastings region. We are an extremely dedicated, determined and enthusiastic team eager to offer a high quality service to our clients in all aspects of real estate. We have high professional standards and expertise covering rural, residential and property management. For our clients this means a greater level of care, attention and a commitment to excellence in

Ray White Hastings 69 High Street, Hastings Vic, 33915

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Tallon HASTINGS

HASTINGS

Bring The Family

Exquisite Two Bedroom Unit

Set on a large block this entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is ideal for the large family. Comprising of three bedrooms - main with walk-in robe and ensuite, the other two bedrooms have built-in robes. Two living areas - formal & informal, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances & dishwasher. The home has ducted heating & air conditioning. Walk through to an extensive covered entertaining area, which comes with a spa, barbeque & rotisserie connected to mains gas.

For Sale:

$385,900

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Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres) Sandstone Lodge

Close to the shopping precinct, this immaculate unit will delight with a large lounge/dining area overlooking the kitchen that has solid timber cupboards, upright gas FRRNHU SDQWU\ WLPEHU Ă RRULQJ DQG TXDOLW\ FDUSHWV throughout. Large main bathroom has shower & bath, there is a separate laundry & 2 bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Private courtyard with gate access, beautifully landscaped with extensive colour.

A unique lifestyle awaits you in this huge 1.58 acre property situated in the sought after Kinfauns Estate. Public transport stops at the Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance, Hastings town center two minutes drive and the brand new Bittern shops two minutes in the other direction. Fully serviced and surrounded by homes of equal quality and prestige.

Ideal for the larger family the home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara wood heater adjacent to the meals and a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. The main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms are on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage shed with power, concrete slab, water tanks, pergola and verandahs to keep the harsh sun out.

For Sale:

$345,000

HASTINGS

$949,000

BITTERN

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$495,000

RED HILL

Mud Brick Masterpiece

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

Palm Drive

Westernport Retirement Village

Near new retirement unit which overlooks the community centre and manicured gardens. Beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms both with built in robes & ceiling fans. A large lounge with gas heating, split system air-conditioning & ceiling fan.A good size modern kitchen with wall oven & gas cook top overlooks the meals area with picture window. The main bathroom has a large shower & the laundry leads to the long carport with roller door.

This unit is surrounded by hedges which tells you the previous was a keen garden and features a good size lounge with air conditioning, 2 bedrooms with built in robes, large kitchen with gas cooking & wall oven, duct heating, a single garage and rose bushes at the rear.

If you are looking for the peaceful life this home is it! Set in the tranquil surrounds of Red Hill this architect designed double story home overlooks a 1/3 acre of land. Walk through the large monastery doors where the light Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ORXQJH DZDLWV ZKLFK OHDGV WKURXJK WR WKH NLWFKHQ and dining area. The home features 4 bedrooms - main with walk in robe and full ensuite, a separate study, high SLWFKHG FHLOLQJV SROLVKHG Ă RRUERDUGV WKURXJKRXW

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HASTINGS

$189,000

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Hop, Skip & Jump

Land For Sale

/RRNLQJ IRU D JRRG LQYHVWPHQW RU D Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU 7KLV brand new unit yet to be built nestled in a court position might be the answer. This unit of 13.75 squares consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, single garage and comes with quality appliances, tiles, carpet, dishwasher, ducted heating & cooling & 2000 litre water tank connected to home. Your choice of colours, paint, tiles, carpets (if purchased before commencement).

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

Pick your own builder and design your dream home on a block of 609m2. Situated on a corner block in a quiet location framed by trees with views overlooking the Hastings Football Oval. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ideal position for family safety. This is your chance to live in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Toorakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; end of Hastings, the Old Tyabb area.

For Sale:

HASTINGS

Build Your Dream

$295,000

For Sale:

$269,500

$229,000

HASTINGS

Secluded Homestead

Commercial Land or Business, take your pick!

Unique Investment Opportunity

For Sale:

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

What an ideal investment to start your portfolio or buy as your own. This as new BV unit (still under builders warranty) comes with a single carport. Inside you will Ă&#x20AC;QG D ODUJH PDLQ EHGURRP ZLWK :,5 DQG GXDO DFFHVV bathroom, decent size lounge/dining area that overlooks the modern kitchen which has ample cupboard space & s/steel appliances. A separate laundry leads to the rear garden with a paved patio ideal for the barbeque.

HASTINGS

Imagine your own Homestead tucked away behind high fences with bullnose timber decked verandahs. The sweeping path & treed surrounds add to the country feel. The home comprises of 4 bedrooms main with full ensuite, 2 living areas with high vaulted ceilings, split system airconditioning, gas column heater & coonara for year round comfort. A good size country style kitchen with gas up right cooker and plenty of bench space.

$220,000

Rental Meets Price

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Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Front block of 502m2 with all services.

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

$412,000

35 High Street, Hastings

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$320,000

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$280,000

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$1,850,000

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Satchwells

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years HASTINGS

HASTINGS

Asking $542,000+

Neg. over $295,000

Asking $320,000

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10 Warren Crescent. Inspect Sat 11-11.30am

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CRIB POINT

Asking $385,000

Asking $490,000

Asking $350,000+

Asking $287,000

Inspect by Appointment

19 Rosemary Drive. Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm

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HASTINGS

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2 Lea Court - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

11 Spruce Drive. Inspect Sat 12.30-1pm

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THE SEARCH IS OVER

WHEN QUALITY MATTERS

ATTIC STYLE FAMILY HOME ON 7 ACRES

RARE OPORTUNITY - TWO HOMES!

Situated in a prime location, close to the bay and the heart of Hastings.This 3 year young home in display home condition and still under warranty offers everything. Comprising 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite and good sized walk in wardrobe.

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HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

Asking $285,000-$305,000

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288-290 Stony Point Rd. Inspect Fri 12.30-2pm, Sat 2-2.45pm

Units 3, 13, 14 & 18 / 3 Elisa Place

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE IN PRIME POSITION

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35 Orotava Street. Inspect Sat 11-11.30am

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Asking $370,000+

Asking $947,000

Asking $450,000

Asking $282,000

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47 McLaurin Drive. Inspect Sat 2.30 - 3pm

62 Reid Parade. Inspect 12 - 12.30pm

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

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REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE

Somerville

$285,000

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Somerville

$300,000 - $400,000

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Somerville

Est 1989

1,2 & 3 / 5 Grant Road Purchase Separately or as a Whole

6/1160 Frankston-Flinders Road Position Position Position

Ć&#x201D; One of three units available. Ć&#x201D; Recently renovated & located close to town facilities Ć&#x201D; Good sized lounge & dining area, modern kitchen Ć&#x201D; Two bedrooms Ć&#x201D; Reverse cycle air-conditioning Ć&#x201D; Outdoor garden area & double carport

Ć&#x201D; 4uality built 3 bedroom, low maintenance unit Ć&#x201D; Only minutes walk to local shopping, transport, schools Ć&#x201D; Large lounge/dining area Ć&#x201D; Floating ďŹ&#x201A;oor boards Ć&#x201D; Modern kitchen with s/steel appliances plus dishwasher Ć&#x201D; Security shutters on all windows,

Ć&#x201D; 2 x three bedroom units, FES to main bedroom Ć&#x201D; 7LOHG ZHW DUHDV V VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV WR NLWFKHQ Ć&#x201D; Open plan living areas, 9ft ceilings Ć&#x201D; Double garage with remote, landscaped gardens Ć&#x201D; Minutes walk to local shops & transport Ć&#x201D; Buy off the plan and save on stamp duty

Somerville

$475,000

$498,000

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$465,000

1-3 / 3 Seaton Court Brand New Units - Only 3 On The Block

22 Bruce Drive A Home That Positively Shines

30 George Street Seriously Surprising Living

Simple Yet Stylish

Ć&#x201D; Perfect home boasting 4 bedrooms, master with FES Ć&#x201D; Formal lounge, dining room, kitchen with gas cooking + d/w Ć&#x201D; )amily room, rumpus room with slow combustion heater Ć&#x201D; $ir-conditioner Ć&#x201D; Ducted heating, double garage, paved outdoor area

Ć&#x201D; Four bedrooms, ensuite to main Ć&#x201D; Lounge room with wood heater and ducted heating Ć&#x201D; Modern kitchen & family area Ć&#x201D; TerriďŹ c outdoor entertaining area, lovely gardens Ć&#x201D; Room for boat, trailer or caravan Ć&#x201D; Double garage with workshop

Ć&#x201D; Located only minutes walk to Somerville township Ć&#x201D; Federation home with open plan timber kitchen Ć&#x201D; 4 Bedrooms plus study, full ensuite to master Ć&#x201D; Outside a pergola area, Gazebo, garden shed Ć&#x201D; Electric front gates to remote controlled DLUG.

Somerville

$750,000 - $795,000

$780,000

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$735,000

51 Speedwell Street â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wayneleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ć&#x201D; Picturesque 5 acre semi-rural property Ć&#x201D; 4 bedrooms plus study, main bedroom with ensuite Ć&#x201D; Timber kitchen with dishwasher Ć&#x201D; Family room with air-conditioning, separate rumpus room Ć&#x201D; Excellent equestrian property fully equipped Ć&#x201D; Five separate paddocks with electric fences

Capture The Opportunity

$800,000 Sages Road 64.72M

Ć&#x201D; Fabulous 2255m2 approx. developemt site Ć&#x201D; Potential 6 - 8 unit site (STCA) Ć&#x201D; Existing 3BR, BV home with ensuite and lounge Ć&#x201D; Outdoor paved pergola area Ć&#x201D; Timber kitchen / family area Ć&#x201D; Single carport, close to town

Pearcedale

French Island

$840,000

$1.4 million

50M

795 Robinsons Road

3.170Ha 208.75M

323.52M

Wonderfully located 3.17ha ( 7.83 acres) approx. block only minutes drive to shopping centre, schools and transport & on and off ramps of the new Peninsula Link. 10 minute drive to Frankston or Mornington and 45 minutes to Melbourne. Ideal property for hobby farmer / agriculture / build your dream home or future land development. (STCA - currently zoned rural green wedge)

Golden Opportunity

Ć&#x201D; Outstanding solid brick 30sq approx. residence Ć&#x201D; Picturesque 2 acres approx well-treed block Ć&#x201D; Includes 4 bedrooms, FES, formal lounge/dining area with A/C Ć&#x201D; Modern tiled kitchen/family area with coonara heating Ć&#x201D; Plus 2 bedroom semi self-contained in-law accomadation Ć&#x201D; Tennis court, triple carport, large sheds plus car parking.

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Baxter

34 Seaview Road Seaview Gums

116.79M

Peninsula Link

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Norwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Picnic Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Ć&#x201D; Beautiful 8-acre property with charming colonial style homestead Ć&#x201D; Large open plan lounge and dining areas Ć&#x201D; Blackwood timber kitchen and meals area Ć&#x201D; Three bedrooms, FES to main Ć&#x201D; Verandah overlooks two ornamental dams Ć&#x201D; Lots of sheds for storage and separate bungalow

Ć&#x201D; 50 acre (approx.) allotment with incredible Western Port Bay views Ć&#x201D; Short drive to Crib Point ferry Ć&#x201D; Build your dream getaway (STCA) with access to your own beach Ć&#x201D; All measurements in above image are approximates. For all enquiries contact Phil Stone

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville 5977 7766

PHIL STONE 0412 226 758 HUGH GAMBLE 0401 319 811

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER HOME PORT

CENTURY21HASTINGS.COM.AU

Realisation Auction

HOW’S THE SERENITY?? 3

HASTINGS 11 Villawood Drive

BITTERN 3 Flinders Street

2 Completely renovated throughout & presents as a brand new house. This home is an easy stroll to schools, transport, High Street shopping precinct, sporting ovals, parks & the Community Centre. Featuring 3 bedrooms with B.I.R’s, brand new bathroom, stunning brand new kitchen, freshly painted throughout, new carpets & beautiful new window furnishings, fully landscaped gardens with water tanks. All this, plus more on a generous sized corner allotment. Vendor’s instructions are clear, this property must sell! Contact Exclusive Agent.

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VIEW: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm AUCTION: FOR SALE NOW Or AUCTION On Saturday March 31st at 1.30pm. Terms 10% deposit, balance 60 days. AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, 5979 3555

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

VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AUCTION: FOR SALE NOW or AUCTION on Saturday, April 14 at 12:30pm. Terms 10% deposit, settlement 60-90 days. AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Rd Hastings 5979 3555

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Mount Martha 55 Harrap Road Large and luxurious family home

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Mount Martha Blue Water Drive 5 house & land packages left

Mornington 11 Reflections Way Family entertainer with lake views

Mornington 6 Tynham Street

Fantastic size home + swimming pool Q Caesar stone and vinyl wrap kitchen Q 4 bedrooms plus study Q Evaporative cooling and ducted heating

Well laid out flowing floor plan Q Formal living & dining room, family & rumpus Q Automatic sunblinds, ducted heating, air con. Q Beautifully maintained established gardens

save on stamp duty + design your plan Q creek and rural views Q 3 & 4 bedroom designs available Q

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Hastings

3 bedroom BV home on 636sqm allotment Q 2 large living areas with fans & gas heating Q Pergola area for year round entertaining Q Conveniently located near Bentons Square

European appliances and stone bench tops Q Zoned Business 1 Q Suitable for holiday rental or office space Q Close to cafes, boutiques of Main Street

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$530,000 - $550,000

$445,000 - $465,000

224 High Street

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Ideal for first home buyers - $20,000 grant Q Ideal for retiree's - nothing more to spend Q Display located at 14/91 O’Gradys Road, Carrum Downs

FROM $299,000

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03 5976 1188

Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington Kathy

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Layne

Jade

Sarah

www.bwbre.com.au

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Mornington

For Sale or Lease

For Sale – Sorrento

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Sale Price: $475,000 Lease Price: $2500pcm + GST+ogs Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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

For Sale – Tootgarook

For Sale – Seaford

EOI close 5pm Wed, March 21 2012

Seaview Glass

Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503 Email: gary@kevinwrightre.com.au for EOI documents

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

For Sale – Portsea

For Sale –Mornington

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking expressions of interest from respondents wishing to lease the café area known as “Pelican Pantry” at the Pelican Park Leisure ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌĞƐŚŽƌĞ ŝŶ DĂƌŝŶĞ WĂƌĂĚĞ͕,ĂƐƟŶŐƐ͘

KƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ĚĞĐŝĚĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞƟƌĞ ĂŌĞƌ Ϯϲ ǇĞĂƌƐ͊ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŵĂŶ ƐŚŽǁ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ă ǀĞƌǇ ƐŽůŝĚ ŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ sĞŚŝĐůĞ ŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ͘ EŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘

For Sale – Somerville

ǆƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ Ͳ ,ĂƐƟŶŐƐ

Milk Bar

ϰϬ zĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƟůů ƐƚƌŽŶŐ

Hair Raising Prospect

Beauty At Its Best

ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ƚŚŝƐ ůŽŶŐͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŵŝůŬ ďĂƌ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ƚŽ ĂĚĚ ĐŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ƚĂŬĞĂǁĂǇ ĨŽŽĚ͘ sĞƌǇ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ; ΨϭϲϴƉǁн'^dнK'^ͿĂŶĚ ĂŶ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŵĂŬĞƐ ƚŚŝƐ ĂŶ ŝĚĞĂů ĨĂŵŝůǇ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ dŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ Ă ƐƵďͲŶĞǁƐĂŐĞŶĐǇ͕ ŚĂƐ Ă ĐŽŽů ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͘

dŚŝƐ ǀĞƌǇ ďƵƐǇ ƐƚĂŶĚͲĂůŽŶĞ ŵŝůŬ ďĂƌ ͬ ŵŝǆĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂů dŽŽƚŐĂƌŽŽŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĨŽƌ ǁĞůů ŽǀĞƌ ϰϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐ ůŝŬĞ ĐůŽĐŬǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ŽŶ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚƵŐĞ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů

ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ĞǆŝƐƚƐ ƚŽ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ůŽŶŐ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ DĞĞƐŚĂ ,Ăŝƌ ĞƐŝŐŶ͘ dŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ ďĂƐĞ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͘ EŽ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƚĂǇ ŽŶ͘ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ Ă ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Ăƌƚ ƐƉƌĂǇ ƚĂŶŶŝŶŐ ŵĂĐŚŝŶĞ͘

dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ŐƌŽǁ͘ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌŝŶŐ ŝŶ ǁĂǆŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŶĞǁůǇ ĮƩĞĚ ^ŽůĂƌŝƵŵ͕ ^ƵŶ ^ŵŽŽƚŚ ĂůƐŽ ďŽĂƐƚƐ ĂŶ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ĚĂƚĂ ďĂƐĞ͕ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ůŽǁ ŽǀĞƌ ŚĞĂĚƐ͘

Sale Price: $62,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

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

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

Sale Price: $35,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Dromana

For Sale – Rosebud

AV PL AI AN LA S BL E

For Sale – Dromana

Priced To Sell

Raw Sugar

WƌŝŵĞ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ĐůŽƐĞ ƚŽ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĨƌĞĞǁĂǇ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ǁĂǇ͘ Currently under management, this business enjoys great ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͕ ůŽǁ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ͘

dŚŝƐ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ĐĂĨĠ ǀĞƌǇ ǁĞůů ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ Big, bold and brand new is this soon to be constructed retail space ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ƐŝǌĞĚ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ Ă ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ ϭϰϱƐƋŵ͘/ĚĞĂůůǇ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ Žƌ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌƐ ŝŶ ƌŽĂƌŝŶŐ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘ KǁŶĞƌƐ ŐŽŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌƐĞĂƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƋƵŝĐŬ ƐĂůĞ͘ dĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇ͕ ƌĞƚĂŝů Žƌ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ƐĞĐƚŽƌƐ͘ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ Ψϴ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ůĞĂƐĞ͘

'ƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĐĂĨĠͬƉƌŽǀĞĚŽƌĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ŽŶ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZĚ͘ dŚŝƐ ůŝĐĞŶĐĞĚ ĐĂĨĠ enjoys strong, regular clientele, solid takings, great lease terms ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ĞǆƚƌĞŵĞůǇ ǁĞůů ƉƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů ĂƐ ǀĞŶĚŽƌƐ ĂƌĞ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŽ ŽƚŚĞƌ ǀĞŶƚƵƌĞƐ͘

Sale Price $245,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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

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

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

Calling All Foodies

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

For Sale - Rosebud

For Sale – Rosebud

U OF ND FE ER R

For Sale – Frankston

Brand New In Dromana

Fish & Chips

Tree Lopping

Beachside Gem

&ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ &ĂĐƚŽƌǇͬKĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ

dĂŬŝŶŐ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ΨϴϬϬϬ ͲΨϭϬ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ƉƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů͘ EŽ ĨƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ ĨĞĞƐ͕ ŵĂŝŶ ƌŽĂĚ ĞǆƉŽƐƵƌĞ͕ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ͬ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ǀĞƌǇ ƌĞĂůŝƐƟĐ͘ >ŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ tŝůů ƚƌŝĂů͘

dŚŝƐ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ ďĂƐĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽĨ ϭϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚƌŝŵŵŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŵŽǀĂů ŽĨ ůĂƌŐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŵĂůů ƚƌĞĞƐ͕ ďůŽĐŬ ĐůĞĂƌŝŶŐ͕ ŵƵůĐŚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƵŵƉ ƌĞŵŽǀĂů͘ ŽŵĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ƉůĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ǇŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ͘

WƌŝŵĞ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZŽĂĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ͘ dŚŝƐ ǁĞůůͲĞƋƵŝƉƉĞĚ͕ ŚŝŐŚůǇ ƌĞŐĂƌĚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ŚŝŐŚ ŽŶ ǇŽƵƌ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ ůŝƐƚ͘ tŝƚŚ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚŝŐŚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐ͘

dŚŝƐ ǁĞůů ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ĨĂĐƚŽƌǇ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŚĂƐ Ă ƐŚŽǁ ĐĂƐĞ ĞŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŽƵůĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶǇ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ϭϬϬƐƋ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ϭϱϬ ƐƋ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ĨĂĐƚŽƌǇ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŝƐ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ďĞŚŝŶĚ ƵŶŶŝŶŐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ĂƌĞĂ ŽĨ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ͘ /ŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ Ă ŵƵƐƚ͘

Sale Price: $169,000 + SAV

Sale Price: $129,000

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

Sale Price $450,000 Contact Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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the action and entertainment Frankston Wat head down to erfront where the swim will and transition take place s into the Bike and Run Cours be food, jump e. There will ing castle and roving entertai nment.

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Frankston Library & Ventana Concert in Library Forecourt Sunday, 25 March Library open 12noon - 4pm Concert - Madre Monte â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon - 2pm Still amongst the action of the Ironman bike leg - enjoy some cultural entertainment with a free Ventana Concert byy Madre Monte. A Melbourne ae band, 9 piece Latin/Reggae playing deep, spellbinding grooves of Colombia, come and get a taste g of their captivating sounds.

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For more information go to www.visitfrankston.com or phone 1300 322 322. Or visit www.ironmanmelbourne.com Road Closures and Parking Closures at the Frankston Waterfront car parks and boat ramps will be staggered across the week of 19-26 March. Saturday, 24th March - Playne St will be closed from 6am ADSVDDMĂ&#x201E;-DOD@MĂ&#x201E;'VXĂ&#x201E;@MCĂ&#x201E;!@WSDQĂ&#x201E;2S Ă&#x201E;-NQSGĂ&#x201E; Ă&#x201E;RNTSGĂ&#x201E;SQ@EĂ&#x2020;BĂ&#x201E; on Young St will remain open at all times on Saturday. Thompson St will be closed from 6am from Playne St to Park Lane. Sunday, 25th March - Playne St and Park Lane will remain closed @MCĂ&#x201E;QD NODMĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E;SQ@EĂ&#x2020;BĂ&#x201E;@SĂ&#x201E; OL Ă&#x201E;8NTMFĂ&#x201E;2SĂ&#x201E;VHKKĂ&#x201E;ADĂ&#x201E;BKNRDCĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E; @LĂ&#x201E; SNĂ&#x201E; OL Ă&#x201E;Ă&#x201E;-DOD@MĂ&#x201E;'VXĂ&#x201E;-NQSGANTMCĂ&#x201E;VHKKĂ&#x201E;ADĂ&#x201E;BKNRDCĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E;#@UDXĂ&#x201E; 2SĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E;6DKKRĂ&#x201E;2SĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E; @LĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E; OL Ă&#x201E;-DOD@MĂ&#x201E;'VXĂ&#x201E;2NTSGANTMCĂ&#x201E;VHKKĂ&#x201E;

ADĂ&#x201E;BKNRDCĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E;%KDSBGDQĂ&#x201E;1CĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E;#@UDXĂ&#x201E;2SĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E; @LĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E; OLĂ&#x201E; KNB@KĂ&#x201E; business access available from Fletcher Rd and Evelyn Ave). Baxter St Northbound and Frankston-Cranbourne Rd Eastbound between #@UDXĂ&#x201E;2SĂ&#x201E;@MCĂ&#x201E;%Q@MJRSNMĂ&#x201E;%VXĂ&#x201E;VHKKĂ&#x201E;ADĂ&#x201E;BKNRDCĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E; @LĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E; OL Additional Closures for central Frankston on Sunday 25th March: %Q@MJRSNMĂ&#x201E;%VXĂ&#x201E;-NQSGANTMCĂ&#x201E;VHKKĂ&#x201E;ADĂ&#x201E;BKNRDCĂ&#x201E;EQNLĂ&#x201E; @LĂ&#x201E;SNĂ&#x201E; OL Ă&#x201E; Eastlink Northbound closed from 4am to 6pm. Nepean Hwy curbside lane closed Northbound from Gould St to Mordialloc and speeds reduced to 40km/hr. For more information visit www.ironmanmelbourne.com or see the Ironman lift out in the Herald Sun on Thursday, 22 March.

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FEATURE

The Floods of Moorooduc, Mornington and Tyabb

PART 3

By Peter McCullough Last week in part 2, we recounted the life story of 83-year-old Roy Flood, a long-time resident of Tyabb. Part 1 told of Roy’s parents and earlier family members. Roy’s mother, Elsa, was a Bieri from Mornington and this week The News gives a short history of her family and also of the Tyabb State School, which played a significant role in the lives of the Flood family. The Bieri family of Mornington JOHN Frederick (Fred) and Bertha Bieri were both born in Switzerland in 1866. They married in Switzerland but moved to England soon after where Fred worked as a pastry cook. They had five children: Fred, Tay, Flora, Olga and Elsa (Roy’s mother). In 1908 they left England to come to Australia; Elsa was eight years old. They came to Mornington and bought the Mornington Cafe in Main St as well as “Parkside”, the guest house next

door, which was very popular in the summer when holidaymakers arrived. Frederick did all the cooking for the shop, which also served lunches and refreshments. He also made their own brand of ice cream. Fred Jr. stayed in England when the family came to Australia, and later returned to Switzerland where he raised twin boys. He became a senior official with the Red Cross. Tay was gifted at the piano and organ, and worked at Allan’s Music Store where he became a manager. He married Olive and they had one son, Ken. Flora married Monty Middleton and they lived in Black Rock where Monty was a carpenter. He also sailed boats and repaired them. They had two sons: John, and Peter who became a Wing Commander in the RAAF and married an American women. Flora and Monty later came to live at Main Ridge. Olga married Cyril Dunn and they lived in Melbourne where they raised four girls: Shirley, Heather, June, and Rosemary. Frederick was a member of the

Above: The Bieri family in London circa 1902. Olga, Fred, Elsa (Roy’s mother), Tay and Flora.

The Bieri family’s cafe and Mornington’s Main St Photos of the Bieri family’s cafe and guesthouse at the beach end of Main St, Mornington (where the Mornington police station is now located). Bottom left: Main St, Mornington, from further up the street, looking towards the beach. Of note are the trees above the right-hand side shops, which can also be seen behind the cafe in the photo on the bottom right.

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Above: The Bieri parents, Fred and Bertha, at Parkside circa 1928.

Mornington Masonic Lodge for many years and died on 28 April 1928, just four months before Roy was born. The cafe was sold but the family kept “Parkside” for many years. Later it was turned into four flats with the family living in the rear flat. The site is now occupied by the Mornington police station. Bertha lived by herself at “Parkside” for many years, and then went to live with the Flood family at Boes Rd. Roy can still remember her sitting in her chair by the window knitting socks

and scarves, which she did expertly and quickly. She broke her hip at the age of 87 and died in a private hospital on 31 October 1953 at 92. *** Tyabb State School No 3129 TYABB is an Aboriginal word that was applied to the many swamps and lagoons abounding in the district. It was the name given to a locality situated a mile north of Hastings, just south of Graydens Rd. Under the town’s

proclamation, Tyabb township was gazetted in February 1861, and Hastings in 1889. It was not until 1889 when stations were located along the new railway line that the name of Tyabb was applied more specifically to the settlement about two miles north of the gazetted one. “Old Tyabb” then lost its identity and became absorbed into Hastings. At the time there was no town of Tyabb as there is today. Most of the population of the area lived on farms about a mile west of the station. They wanted to have a school and Mr T Baxter, a local landowner, offered to build a school on his land on the south-east corner of Boes and Mornington-Tyabb roads, if the Education Department would agree to supply a teacher. On 18 May 1891, Mr Baxter wrote to the department as follows: “I beg to state that the building erected for school at Tyabb is now ready for use. The room is according to sketch 18ft. by 12ft, faces east, door opens to north, fire place at south end, floor 6in from ground. When furniture is ready it should be forwarded, please consign to Tyabb Railway Station in care of T. G. S. Baxter and I will see that it is placed in the building. It is lined with ½ in. lining, tongued and grooved. I infer that the Department has accepted the terms of rent, namely 10 pounds per annum. Thanking you on behalf of the residents for the courtesy shown to us by the Inspector.” The school was officially opened at 11.30am on Monday 6 July 1891 with Miss Minnie Scoullar as head teacher with 17 pupils. The building, with a “lean-to” that served as a teacher’s residence, also provided a centre for other activities: church and Sunday school were held there. On 30 April 1892 the attendance was 21 pupils, and by 27 July it had risen to 35 pupils and the school was reclassified. In March 1893 a building was shifted from Main Ridge and placed on the present school site, diagonally

Above: The Bieri girls in London, circa 1908.Olga, Flora and Elsa.

opposite Mr Baxter’s property where the leased school was operating. On 9 February 1893 the head master (now Thomas Iredale Hicks) reported that “in consequence of the bush fires raging in the locality, I closed the school today at 2pm ... in order that the children might assist in protecting their homes”. On 26 July 1895 a petition was taken up by the school parents to the Board of Advice to have the school lined and a ceiling added. In that year the oak tree, featured in the school’s logo, was planted. On 23 July 1898 the head teacher (Mr Hicks) wrote to the department stating that the attendance was now 72 and asking which children he should exclude. Extensions to the school were completed on 2 January 1903. On 10 March 1913 the first pupils were admitted to Tyabb Railway State School No 3544. The new building cost 550 pounds.

On 12 May 1959 the new building at No 3129 was opened, and the old school was moved to Mornington Baptist Church for use as a hall. It was demolished in the mid-1980s. The attendance in the late 1950s hovered around the 30 mark, but by 1960 it had dropped to 15 (two boys and 13 girls). Over the next few years the attendance fell to nine and the department wanted to close the school. The school council objected strongly and, as it has turned out, that was the correct decision. By the late 1990s numbers had reached 350 and many classrooms had been added to meet requirements. At the Christmas concert in 1983, Jean and Roy were presented with a silver tray in recognition of more than 20 years of service by Jean on the mothers’ club and Roy’s membership of the school council.

Well-known names from the district attended Tyabb State School in 1930s Right: Tyabb State School circa 1939. Below: Tyabb State School circa 1935: Back row: Les Connop, Eric Unthank, John Willoughby, Phillip Webb, Bob Andison. Second row: Joyce Twyford, Francis Hutchinson, Lorna Benton, Gwen Hutchinson, Joan Flood, Dulcie Benton, Hilda Paganoni. Third row: Alan Flood, Gaza Shaw, David Barclay. Front row: Roy Winterton, Roy Flood, Neville Shaw, Ron Benton, Neville Mair, Ross Mair. Teacher: Mr Malone.

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Hopeless quest to be more interesting By Stuart McCullough MY father’s favourite joke was simple and of the “hit and run” variety. If, while driving, he spotted someone on the roof of a house or building, he would pull the car to the side of the road, wind down the window, stick out his head and yell: “Don’t jump, mate!” Before the startled stranger had a chance to gather his wits and respond, my father would vigorously wind the window back up and drive off at the greatest pace a Nissan E-20 minivan could manage. What victims of this joke thought as they watched a small bus with seven people inside lurch back into the traffic barely stands thinking about. I couldn’t tell you whether these attempts at “drive-by” humour were intended to entertain us or just my father. It wasn’t until adulthood that I realised these people were at no risk of falling off the roof other than if the sheer surprise of being heckled overwhelmed them. Entertaining children is no easy task. As an uncle, I realise I’ve got a pretty sweet deal in that I can swan in, impress my nieces and nephews and then disappear before any of the hard work is required. However, when my sister and brother-in-law decided to go away to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, Kate volunteered to look after their four children for two nights. I thought this was an incredibly generous offer until it became clear that the volunteering had been done on my behalf also.

Two days can be a very long time, particularly when children are involved. I instantly knew that there was no way I could sustain the appearance of being interesting to my nephews and niece for that long. Kate had a distinct advantage in that she had decided to spend much of the time doing craft with Matilda and teaching her how to make pom-poms. I, on the other hand, spent 20 minutes messing around with a ukulele and tuned a guitar before running out of

things to do. By midway through the first afternoon, the living room was littered with pom-poms. Given that craft is my not-so-secret Achilles’ heel, there was nothing I could add to the pom-pom process other than to give each pom-pom its own name. Treating them as people, I turned the first one into a pirate called Long John Pom Pom, before adding a Jedi knight (Obi Wan Pom Pom) and a mafiaso kingpin (Don Pom Pom). My personal favourite was a particularly plush

looking pom-pom that I named after a rock and roll singer calling it Jon Pom Pom Jovi. It may sound kind of stupid, but I swear that the sight of Jon Pom Pom Jovi belting out a rendition of Living on a Prayer was almost too much for my nephews to take. I felt I was on a roll. Four hours in and with only a day and a half to go, my luck had started to turn. We then switched on the news only to be confronted with a report featuring the Australian cricket team. There are, apparently, players named Marsh and Watson both of whom were experiencing injury problems. However, when the newsreader referred to the difficulties faced by Marsh and Watson, it sounded to my ears as though our national cricket squad was desperately awaiting the return of ‘Martian Watson’. I wondered aloud at how I had managed to miss the elevation of Martian Watson to the national cricket squad. I imagined him taking the field, his skin as green as his uniform. As a fast bowler steamed in towards the crease, Martian Watson would casually toss his bat aside and produce a ray gun, vaporising the incoming bowler with a bolt of laser. For those who fear that cricket has become a little boring, this could not fail to spark some level of interest. My nephews were – if not amused – then at least mildly impressed. Things only got better. While in the car returning with dinner, we passed a sedan towing a small trailer. Inside the

trailer was a shetland pony. Turning to my nephews, I said, “I asked him what he was doing in a trailer but he didn’t answer. It’s probably because he’s a little hoarse”. Granted, it’s a joke that works better in the hearing than in the writing, but never again will circumstances conspire to allow me to make that joke. Giddy at my success, I readily agreed to join a round of backyard cricket. My nephews play a special brand of the game where they use an oversized novelty tennis ball. Agreeing to bat, I took my stance as the ball hurtled towards me like a rogue planet. Swinging with all my might, I immediately sent the ball onto the roof. There is, I feel, no greater disgrace than to be one that brings a game to a sudden, unnatural halt. Without a spare, there was no choice other than fetch the ladder and get up on the roof. As I reached the top rung, I did all I could to ensure that I didn’t fall off and disgrace myself. It was a tense moment and, wanting to ease the nerves of my nephews as well as my own, I called out, “Don’t jump, mate!” My nephews looked at me more with pity than amusement. The joke that had puzzled me while in the back seat of the E-20 was no funnier now than all those years ago. Some jokes are very much in the telling, while others are a matter of opportunity. But when it comes to jokes that you’ve inherited, it’s best to wind up the window and drive away as fast as you possibly can. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Jazz bowls ’em over SIX years ago, jazz drummer Dave May realised he was not playing in front of an audience as much as he wanted so did what a frustrated musician would do: organise a venue. “I decided to start a monthly function at Shakespeare’s Bar in Frankston so that as a jazz drummer I would get to play at least once a month and keep jazz alive. “The principle used to ensure success was to have a jazz vocalist at each show, which would encourage more women to come along. This has proved to be a successful formula,” he said. Although Shakespeare’s changed hands two years ago, May and his band of musicians rented Frankston Bowling Club where they now regularly hold Jazz@the bowl. “We have to rent the club, which made things

harder for us to make ends meet, but we attract some of the best jazz singers in Melbourne,” he said. “Frankston used to be known as a graveyard for jazz for several decades until we started Jazz@ the bowl in 2006 and we certainly would like to see jazz continue to be popular.” The feature artist on Sunday 25 March is Margaret Morrison with Joe Ruberto on piano, Trevor Firth (reeds), Dean Addison (bass) and Dave May (drums). Yvette Johanssen will be perform in April and Peter Uppman in May. Jazz@the bowl, 5-9pm on Sunday 25 March, Frankston Bowls Club, cnr Yuille and Williams streets, $10 entry, meals $12. Details: 9775 9580.

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Our man in Wisden: the Bittern bowler who made cricket history By Peter McCullough, based on information provided by Vic Jeremiah FOR nearly 150 years Wisden has published its Cricketers’ Almanack, which contains expert opinions, details of all matches of significance played during the previous 12 months, and a section called “Records”. There, under the heading “Ten Wickets for No Runs”, we are informed that “There are 24 recorded instances of a bowler taking all 10 wickets in an

innings for no runs, the most recent by David Morton for Bayside Muddies v Ranatungas in Brisbane in 1998-99”. But more than 50 years before David Morton achieved a mention for his performance, Wisden told cricket lovers all over the world of Gordon Allen, a medium-pacer from Bittern who, in a game against Somerville in 1946, took 10 wickets for no runs. He clean bowled seven batsmen, had two LBWs and the other

batsman was caught. Three batsmen made runs, but not off Gordon. Bittern was a powerhouse in local cricket in the late 1940s and early 1950s and the team included Frank Allen and his four sons (Bert, Gordon, Ernie and Jack). On 13 February 1952 the Peninsula Post reported on a match between Bittern and Mt Eliza in which Frank took 4/6 and son Gordon 6/9; Mt Eliza could only muster 20. In reply Bittern was 0/224 at

stumps with Ernie Allen 103 not out and Bill Crosbie 101 not out (The News published a feature on Bill Crosbie’s sporting achievements in a previous edition). Foot(ball)note: Frank Allen and his four sons played senior football with Hastings Football Club. Gordon was a member of the 1946 premiership team; the first in the treble captain-coached by George Slocombe.

History maker: Gordon Allen, above. Left: The historic scoresheet on which Wisden based its report. Below (clockwise from left), the Allen family – Ernie, Albert, Frank, Gordon and Jack. The 1945-46 premiership team with Gordon Allen circled. A young Bill Crosbie is in the front row at left. The 1953-54 Country Week team that was runner-up to Ballarat. Gordon Allen is circled in back row and other locals in the front row from left are his brother Ernie, Bill Crosbie and Brian Thornell. The Hastings 1946 premiership team with Gordon Allen circled.

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Practice in pursuit of perfection Story and photos by Andrew Hurst HASTINGS Football and Netball Club has on-field preparations with the first practice match being held over the weekend against Moe. Hastings travelled to Moe last year for practice games, and this year Moe made the journey to Hastings. The Under-18s were up first and put on a good show eventually running out comfortable winners after a tight first half. Moe had quite a few of its under16s make the trip to help make up the numbers. It was a great first hitout for the boys and the club is looking forward to a good season. Jesse Lehmann did an AC joint in his shoulder during the match and will not play for about eight weeks. The seniors combined the two teams and played six quarters against a depleted Moe side. Several players donned a Moe jumper, rotating each quarter. Most players had at least three quarters in a first game situation for the year. The match was a great

opportunity for the team and the coaching staff to put into action what they have been practising since the end of the 2011 season. It was a great day, not too hot and a slight breeze all day. There was a good crowd in attendance. The club would like to see a few more people come down and support footballers and netballers over the next couple of weeks. Both teams have practice matches prior to the first round after Easter on Saturday 14 April at home against Rosebud. Practice matches are: Football: Saturday 24 March – at home versus Seaford and Saturday 31 March – at Casey Fields versus Cranbourne. Netball: Thursday 22 March, 7pm – at Western Port Secondary College in the new gym versus Hampton Park. Saturday 24 March – at home, Hastings Primary School versus Seaford. For details and info keep an eye on the website www.hastingsfc.com.au or look us up on Facebook.

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Got any sport news? Email: team@mpnews.com.au or call 5979 8564 By John Westbury BALNARRING Bowls Club is celebrating its Division 4 teams winning the grand final in midweek pennant bowls against Carrington Park. The match, played at Rosebud West Bowls Club, was a little difficult at times when winds became strong, but both teams persevered well. Skips for the two teams, Anne Westbury and Prue Griffiths, commended their players who they said put in a lot of practice prior to

the grand final. Club chairman Charlie Burgess and acting ladies president Rita Gibbs congratulated the teams (pictured) on a superb effort. “The ladies have been putting in a lot of practice with great determination as the grand final came nearer. It was a great win,” she said. “This is yet another win for the club, which overall has performed very well this pennant season, and teams are to be congratulated on both their efforts and great determination

prior to the game. That’s what lawn bowls is all about,” Mr Burgess said. The club had its top green rated A1 by Bowls Victoria recently, and was pleased to be selected to have some men’s pennant finals played there. If you have an interest in lawn bowls the club always welcomes new members. Coaching is available free of charge. For details call Charlie Burgess on 5983 9794. Western Port News 20 March 2012

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Pies, Hawks, Blues the picks for 2012 AS the AFL preseason wraps up after a hard summer, the real stuff begins on Saturday 24 March when Greater Western Sydney Giants debut against Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium in a night game. For those who have been living on another planet, the AFL’s final expansion club, lead by coaching legend Kevin Sheedy and based in Blacktown in the harbour city’s west, rounds out the 18-team competition. Here are my predictions for 2012 with clubs in ladder order. Collingwood The Magpies will look to reclaim their 2010 premiership title, after falling at the final hurdle in last year’s big game. It will be interesting to see what new coach Nathan Buckley can bring to this accomplished team. Not much has changed for Collingwood since last year –midfielders Scott Pendlebury and Dale Thomas can be expected to play to a higher level. The Magpies have class at both ends of the ground with Travis Cloke leading the forwards and Ben Reid the defenders. With 10 All-Australian players on the list the Magpies have all the weapons to challenge for a premiership. Best and fairest: Scott Pendlebury. Best young gun: Tom Young. Hawthorn As a new season approaches, Hawthorn’s power is rising day by day and is looking the best we’ve seen them since the golden days of the late 1980s. They’ve got the best coach in the competition, Alastair Clarkson, and the best full-forward, Lance Franklin, since the likes of Jason Dunstall and Tony Lockett. The Hawks have a spectacular mix of experience and youth with standouts like Puopolo, Smith and Suckling. There is still work to be done; the team needs to prove it can beat the big sides after losing their five matches against Geelong and Collingwood last year. Best and fairest: Lance Franklin. Best young gun: Jack Gunston. Carlton The Blues have made finals every year since 2009, but it’s now time to go top four. After a spectacular performance in last year’s final against the Bombers, Carlton has what it takes to go one better. Ruckman Matthew Kreuzer is the key to the side’s success; if he can reach his potential and stay injury free, he will prove a lethal forward combination with Jarrad Waite. On paper the Blues have a team as good as any – they need to keep up their steady improvement and start believing they can be the best. Then we will see a premiership in the not-too-distant future. Best and fairest: Marc Murphy. Best young gun: Matthew Watson. Geelong The Cats surprised many when they won their third flag in five years with a debut coach and ageing team, proving they are one of the greatest teams of all. This year is a different story with Ottens, Ling, Mooney and Milburn retired and with seven of their premiership stars aged 30 plus, it won’t be easy to win the flag. The main problem is lack of an experienced ruckman. Trent West is expected to step into the main role with Orren Stephenson as backup. Geelong will look to the future and bring on promising youngsters like Menzel, Christensen, Duncan and Vardy. Best and fairest: Jimmy Bartel. Best young gun: Billie Smedts. West Coast The Eagles went from wooden spoon-

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2012 final ladder ers to a top four in 2011. Not only did they revive the careers of John Worsfold and Dean Cox, but also brought in a new generation of players who can mix it with the best. However the preseason injury to Mark LeCras is a massive blow. He kicked 47 goals last season and now pressure goes on Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling. West Coast are good enough to be top four and will win a lot of games at home, but beating the top teams away will prove a big challenge. With other teams improving rapidly the Eagles may just miss the top four. Best and fairest: Josh Kennedy. Best young gun: Gerrick Weedon. Sydney Sydney Swans are one of those sides guaranteed to be competitive in finals football most years. They are well lead by captains Adam Goodes and Jarrad McVeigh, and have talented players in all areas of the ground. Every year the Swans bring good youngsters into the team with Sam Reid, Luke Parker and Alex Johnson all making names for themselves last season. This year Sydney need to find a key defender to support Ted Richards and Heath Grundy. Ruckman Shane Mumford can be one

Collingwood Hawthorn Carlton Geelong West Coast Sydney Fremantle North Melbourne Essendon Melbourne St Kilda Richmond Adelaide Gold Coast Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Brisbane Greater Western Sydney cruited well and have a good young side. New captain Andrew Swallow is a perfect example of everything North Melbourne is about – young, hardworking and talented. Todd Goldstein last year announced himself as a superb ruckman and hopefully will play

Melbourne Since Melbourne appointed Mark Neeld as coach and acquired big Mitch Clark, things have started looking up. Neeld has vowed to make the club a superpower, as it was in the 1950s, and has made a smart choice in making Jack Trengove and Jack Grimes co-captains. Melbourne’s youth looks promising with talented players such as Howe, Tapscott, Gysberts and Bennell. This year the Demons need to work on their consistency, which was their undoing last year, and can expect to challenge some top eight sides. Best and fairest: James Frawley. Best young gun: Sam Blease. St Kilda The Saints have been up for a while but what goes up must come down and I think it’s their turn to slide down the ladder. St Kilda will regret not playing enough youngsters last year – now they need to get some experience into them so they can cover future injuries. Apart from stars Riewoldt, Dal Santo, Goddard and Fisher, there isn’t a lot to rely on; the list is populated by mediocrity. New coach Scott Watters has lots of work to do. Best and fairest: Nick Dal Santo. Best young gun: Arryn Siposs. Richmond As usual a lot is expected of Richmond from their fans, but the team has a long way to go to be a complete side com-

Thompson will lead the midfield. New coach Brenton Sanderson has come from a successful team in Geelong and perhaps will get the Crows back near the top. Best and fairest: Scott Thompson. Best young gun: Lewis Johnston. Gold Coast Despite winning last year’s wooden spoon, there were many positives for the Suns. They debuted 34 players, won three tight matches and Gary Ablett and Nathan Bock had impressive years. This year a reasonable result would be 5-6 wins and a solid season from their younger players. Traditionally a backman, vice-captain Bock has shown he can play forward in this year’s NAB Cup, so this could be a possible wildcard. If Bock plays forward this season the Suns would want to see further improvement from young defender Steven May, who has bulked up during the preseason. Best and fairest: Gary Ablett. Best young gun: Dion Prestia. Western Bulldogs After last year’s fall down the ladder, times are going to get a lot tougher before they get better for the Dogs. New coach Brendan McCartney will be looking to build a side that can challenge for a flag in the next 3-5 years. The big question mark will be can Brian Lake get back to the player he was pre-2011. Another problem is who can fill the massive hole Barry Hall left in the forward line? Liam Jones will be required to step up, but will take a few years to fully develop. Best and fairest: Matthew Boyd. Best young gun: Jason Tutt. Port Adelaide Last year was a horror season for Port Adelaide. Port won just three games and suffered defeats by Gold Coast and Brisbane. Despite this the side had a positive off-season and re-signed stars of the future Jackson Trengove and John Butcher. Port held on to their number five draft pick when GWS was raiding the competition of high picks, and they drafted a beauty in Chad Wingard. The Power are still a couple of years from becoming a competitive side and a question must be asked about coach Matthew Primus – can he get the best out of this team” Best and fairest: Domenic Cassisi Best young gun: John Butcher.

New boys: Greater Western Sydney Giants debut in the big league next Saturday against their cross-town rivals Sydney Swans. The 18th team in the AFL is coached by the wily old fox Kevin Sheedy. Picture courtesy GWS Giants

of the league’s best if can cull his reckless playing style. Best and fairest: Daniel Hannebery. Best young gun: Jed Lamb. Fremantle Last season was a horror for the Dockers; absolutely nothing went their way with injuries and form. This year is a fresh start with new coach Ross Lyon knowing what it takes to make grand finals and how to get the best from his players. Fremantle is a side that can beat anyone when they are at their best, and they’ve got the list to do it. This year all eyes will be on Aaron Sandilands and Michael Barlow as they return from injuries that severely restricted them for a greater part of last season. Best and fairest: David Mundy. Best young gun: Jayden Pitt. North Melbourne It’s been four years since North made the finals and since then they’ve re-

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at a higher level. A player to watch is Shaun Atley who had an excellent 2011. With a favourable draw the Kangaroos have what it takes to play finals in 2012. Best and fairest: Andrew Swallow. Best young gun: Brad McKenzie. Essendon Essendon last year worked hard to get back into the finals, but were knocked out in the first week by Carlton. Signs were good with the Bombers hanging around the top four early in the season. I predict the Bombers will plateau this year, especially with several other sides vying for a top eight spot. However, Essendon’s midfield of Watson, Zaharakis, Stanton and Winderlich will prove a challenge to opposition sides. Full-forward Michael Hurley is Essendon’s go to man this year, and has the potential to kick 50 plus goals. Best and fairest: Jobe Watson. Best young gun: Elliott Kavanagh.

peting in finals. However they are in good hands with coach Damien Hardwick. If the Tigers want to be a finals side, they need to develop a decent back line. Alex Rance looks like a gem but they need another key defender. Dustin Martin will become an elite midfielder with another preseason under his belt and Jack Riewoldt can be expected to have a solid year in front of goals. Best and fairest: Trent Cotchin. Best young gun: Todd Elton. Adelaide Last year was a disappointment for Adelaide. Like many other teams, inconsistency was the major failing – some games they showed how good they could be but in others they looked a mile off the competition. Jason Porplyzia will be a force in the forward line combining with Kurt Tippett and Nathan Van Berlo while Scott

Brisbane After a disappointing 2011, the pressure is building on the once-fearsome Brisbane Lions as they look to rebuild and get back to the glory days. Coach Michael Voss will be feeling the heat if his Lions don’t show enough improvement, especially with senior players Simon Black and Jonathan Brown reaching the end of their careers. A positive for Brisbane is the two young, exciting midfielders in Jack Redden and Tom Rockliff. Best and fairest: Jack Redden. Best young gun: Jared Polec. Greater Western Sydney This year will be merely a learning experience for the new kids on the block. The club had 11 of the first 14 picks in the national draft. However coach Sheedy and his crew haven’t recruited enough experienced talent. There is a mix of potential stars and players who have no more than two years left. The Giants are significantly behind where the Suns were at this time last year. One or two wins will be as good as it gets this season. Best and fairest: Callan Ward. Best young gun: Stephen Coniglio.

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