November 13th 2012

Western Port

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Whips worth keeping Gold-plated gift a bonus for winning Cup jockeys

By Keith Platt THERE is a good chance that over the past 22 years Brian Hartung has met more Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys than anybody else.

While most attention is focused on the winning horse, the cup presentation, owners and prizemoney, Mr Hartung each year presents a gold-plated whip to the jockey who is first past the post.

The whips have become sought-after racing memorabilia, with one used by Phar Lap’s jockey Jim Pike in the 1930 Cup being auctioned in 2000 for $36,000.

Another was due to go on the auction block this month with an estimated price of $10,000$15,000.

The Wirths Whip is handed over the day after the Cup, in recent years at a ceremony held at Crown Casino.

Last year’s winner, French jockey Christophe Lemaire, who rode Dunaden, flew out of Australia straight after the race and was handed his Wirths Whip in Mumbai, India, during a Super Trade Mission to the subcontinent led by Premier Ted Baillieu. Victoria Racing Club vice-president Amanda Elliott, who was part of the trade delegation, made the be-

Keeping tradition: Brian Hartung with the Wirths Whip presented to Brett Prebble, rider of this year’s Melbourne Cup winner, Green Moon. Picture: Yanni

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This year’s winner Brett Prebble rode the Lloyd Williams-owned stallion Green Moon to victory. Also an import for the race from Hong Kong, Prebble was able to put off his overseas commitments long enough to accept the whip from Mr Hartung.

“We only spoke for about two seconds, but he wanted to know who made the whip,” Mr Hartung said the following day while sitting in his Shoreham house.

Prebble makes whips for other jockeys and, like the previous Wirths Whip maker the late Peter Bakos, sees the trade as something to continue doing after life in the saddle.

Mr Hartung has been paying for the production of the Wirths Whip since 1990.

Research has revealed the tradition was started in 1888 by Royal Mail Hotel publican Paddy Reynolds, 27 years after the first Melbourne Cup. By 1896 the tradition had been taken up

by Wirths Circus.

The whip was presented during a performance of the circus held annually on the night of the Cup. “People would pre-book seats at the circus because the event was such a big part of the night,” Mr Hartung said.

Wirths brought down their big top for the final time in 1963, but the family kept on paying for the whip and having it presented to the winning jockey.

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Proposal: An artist’s impression, above, of the shops and apartment complex that could be built next to the Shoreham post office, below.

Shoreham plan needs support

By Keith Platt THE owner of the Shoreham post office site wants community backing and signed-up tenants before asking Mornington Peninsula Shire to approve plans for seven shops and four apartments.

A meeting being held by Shoreham Community Association later this month will gauge the level of support by residents.

The building proposed by Solid Property Investments Pty Ltd for the contentious site is based on a prefabricated system produced by Enviropod Australia.

Gordon Hamilton, of Enviropod, said meetings had already been held with Mornington Peninsula Shire officers but no planning permit application would be made until the $1.5 mil-

lion project had community support.

“We’ve had lots of meetings with the shire and believe we have approval in principle,” Mr Hamilton said.

He said the design conformed to the requirements of a development overlay “but it’s very valuable land and we need to be very smart about how we do things”.

Mr Hamilton said the shops would sell food-based products and the rent “needs to be affordable because there’s no passing trade”.

“The last thing we want is a revolving door of tenants.”

He said the property owner, Thailand-based John Price, wanted tenants signed up and community backing before applying for a permit.

Mr Hamilton said the Enviropod system was “quick, cheap and very versatile” and the proposed building

could be erected “within a couple of weeks”.

“We won’t build anything unless the people want it.”

A task force appointed by the community association has also met with Mr Hamilton and been given plans and designs for shops and apartments, which would be built around the existing post office.

A newsletter announcing the Saturday 24 November “community” meeting said it seemed likely that the developer would agree to underground power lines as well as providing a sign detailing the history of Shoreham’s postal services. An inspection of the site will be held at 10.15am before the 11am meeting at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Burns Rd.

DUNCAN Rusby’s next effort to raise money for cancer research will be a pushover compared to what awaits him next April.

On 13 December he is holding a charity golf tournament at Mornington Golf Course, but five months later he plans to be competing in the Marathon Des Sables, a 250-kilometre footrace across the Sahara Desert.

Rusby, a 38-year-old of Mt Eliza, wants to raise $15,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research and “demonstrate to my young sons that they can achieve anything they set their minds to”.

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VEC seeks election feedback Western Port’s COMMENT

By Mike Hast THE Victorian Electoral Commission is seeking comments from voters across the state about the recent council elections.

The VEC says its “Call for feedback” will enable it to “improve services and communication for future council elections”.

The survey is being conducted online and in hard copy.

One topic certain to attract comments is so-called “dummy candidates”, people who register as a candidate for no other purpose than to poll low, do little or no campaigning, be excluded from the count early and pass their votes to another candidate.

A key marker of a dummy candidate is someone who provides no contact details to the VEC, which publishes a list of candidates and their details.

As yet there is no law stopping dummy candidates from nominating for elections as authorities claim it is difficult to tell who is a dummy, but it is blatantly obvious to many voters and people interested in elections.

A starting point for the VEC should be to require all candidates to provide at least a contact phone number.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s election appeared to have few dummies.

Only one of the 43 candidates did not provide a contact phone number, John Woodman, the head of Morningtonbased Watsons Pty Ltd. Mr Woodman – who describes himself as a consultant to the land development industry and an urban planner – gave his second preferences to Briars

Ward candidate Anne Shaw, who was first of the three elected, ahead of Bev Colomb and Andrew Dixon.

Mr Woodman polled 1720 votes, 6 per cent of the total.

Frankston Council’s election also appeared to have few dummies, but in neighbouring Kingston and Casey, there were more dummies than at a big day care centre.

In one Kingston ward, five candidates did not provide contact details and did no campaigning – and all preferenced candidates with connections to the Liberal Party.

In Casey, 17 of 85 candidates provided no contact details with five providing wrong phone numbers. More than 30 candidates did not respond to a local newspaper’s questionnaire that asked where they lived and who had paid their $250 nomination fee, among other queries.

In Casey’s Springfield Ward, one of the three councillors elected, Jo Wass, declined to take up her position, citing illness in the family.

Ms Wass had given her second preferences to veteran ALP identity Bob Halsall, who now looks likely to take the seat after a recount is held in about four weeks.

Victoria’s electoral system encourages the use of dummy candidates.

Of the 78 councils having elections late last month, 70 had a postal voting system, including Mornington Peninsula Shire.

All candidates had to do was provide the VEC with a 150-word statement and a black and white photo.

There was no requirement to campaign, meet voters or have helpers at

polling booths.

Many voters say they should not have to make a choice based on such a limited amount of information about candidates.

Other concerns likely to be sent to the VEC include:  There is no compulsion for candidates to state if they are members of a political party or if they live in the ward.  Voters do not know who is supporting candidates financially. Donation disclosure laws require candidates to tell who funded their campaigns after the poll.  The cost of running for council in large multi-councillor wards is prohibitive.

In late September, soon after nominations closed for the 27 October council elections in Victoria, it was reported the Local Government Inspectorate would crack down on dummy candidates.

Chief inspector David Wolf said the inspectorate would undertake an audit program to test legitimacy of candidates.

The inspectorate was set up after council elections in 2008 when Victoria was plagued with reports of dummy candidates.

It will be interesting to see how the inspectorate deals with feedback received by the VEC and complaints made directly to the Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell.

In many cases, this year’s elections were blighted by more problems than in 2008.

Lynn Bowden is new mayor MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council’s new mayor is Cr Lynn Bowden.

Cr Bowden, 63, was elected on Monday night soon after the swearingin of the new council for 2012-16 following the election on 27 October.

The first mayor from the Western Port side of the shire since Brian Stahl in 2005-06, Cr Bowden was elected to the council in 2008 and represents Watson Ward, which covers Somerville, Baxter and parts of Moorooduc, Tyabb and Pearcedale.

A Somerville resident for 28 years, Cr Bowden is married to Ron Bowden, who was the Liberal member for South Eastern Province in the Victorian Parliament 1992-2006.

Cr Bowden, a retired administration manager, also was a major player in the Liberal Party as chair of the influential women’s section of the party.

The new mayor, who will earn $78,000 a year, was re-elected to Watson Ward with 57.38 per cent of the vote after distribution of preferences, defeating Joshua Sinclair, a 20-yearold member of the ALP who is studying a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Laws at Monash.

Mayor Lynn Bowden

Cr Bowden campaigned on better maintenance for public areas in her ward, an avenue of honour in Somerville, improvements to sporting facilities, restoration and relocation of the Somerville war memorial, more pedestrian crossings and footpaths in Somerville, improvements to Bunguyan Reserve and the Main Oval in Tyabb, and beautification of Baxter when Peninsula Link freeway is finished.

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Jockeys whips worth keeping Continued from Page 1

“The circus dropped off the radar, but presentation happened in various places, including at the Southern Cross Hotel and on Graham Kennedy’s IMT show,” Mr Hartung said.

As business manager of the Victorian Arts Centre in 1989, Mr Hartung put forward a proposal that the centre take over the Wirths Whip, running it in conjunction with the Cup. The arts centre owned “a lot of Wirths Circus memorabilia”, so Mr Hartung recommended decking out the Great Hall in a circus theme as well as “sending three young people overseas each year to get work experience in racing, the circus and the arts”.

“It was all costed out, but the trust knocked it back,” he said.

“I was pretty upset, so my wife Maureen and I decided we’d do it [produce the Wirths Whip] for a short time. It’s 20 plus years since then.”

Mr Hartung, now 73, wants “someone else to drive”, but is wary of the whip being turned into a commercial proposition.

The name Wirths Whip is a registered trademark and a website is under construction. Mr Hartung would hate to see a business name added to the title.

He will not reveal how much he pays silver and goldsmith Terry County to mould and make each whip and says that he and his wife “just wanted to see tradition preserved”.

Mr County makes the Geelong Cup and is contracted by Tennis Australia to make trophies for the Australian Open.

Although through the Wirths Whip he is on firstname terms with many of Australia’s leading jockeys and racing identities, Mr Hartung rarely has a bet.

“I didn’t bet this year. I just enjoy the spectacle and seeing friends,” he said. “I’ve probably been to 30 Cups, but would be lucky to have seen 15.”

Kids collection a worthy cause Christian Religious Education students of Bittern Primary School have donated goods to the Community Food Pantry. Alex Packet of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Hastings is pictured with the CRE teacher Max Grant and students. Mr Packet collected the goods to be passed on to the community centre. The children collected the donations as part of the CRE lessons on caring for people less fortunate.

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Killing snakes is a risky business

By Mike Hast PEOPLE trying to kill snakes are risking injury, says a Mornington Peninsula professional snake catcher.

Barry Goldsmith of Morningtonbased Snakes and Wildlife Control has been called out to eight properties in recent weeks where homeowners have killed or attempted to kill a snake using a variety of implements.

Four snakes that had been mortally wounded had to be euthanised.

Trying to kill a snake was far riskier than leaving it, he said.

Snakes are on the move following recent warmer weather with Mr Goldsmith and other snake catchers in the region coming into the busy time of the year.

“People need to be aware snakes are moving around looking for food and water; if you see a snake in your garden, leave it alone and you won’t have a problem,” Mr Goldsmith said.

“Snakes are inoffensive unless they are provoked.”

Mr Goldsmith has been rescuing snakes throughout the southeast and on the peninsula since September.

There have been callouts at Portsea, Rosebud, Balnarring, Hastings, Mt Eliza and several in Cranbourne.

He had to “rescue” a tiger snake at a Portsea barbecue where “bikini-clad women and men in shorts” had run into a house.

He saved a young couple in Mt Eliza who had a snake in their front yard. When Mr Goldsmith arrived and checked the interloper, the couple was embarrassed to find out they had been frightened by a rubber snake that someone had thrown over the fence.

Gotcha: Snake catcher Barry Goldsmith is busy removing protected reptiles from homes throughout the Mornington Peninsula. This tiger snake, left and above, was captured in a Rosebud backyard.

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“Admittedly, it was a very good replica,” Mr Goldsmith said.

At Cranbourne, he “saved” a migrant family that had been bailed up by a blue-tongue lizard.

“They didn’t know blue-tongues were not poisonous. If they are threatened or cornered, they open their mouths wide and stick out their tongue to frighten off predators. They look scary but will not bite unless they are attacked.”

The lizards are prized by gardeners

as they eat snails, caterpillars and other insects.

At Boneo, he rescued a snake caught up in a fruit tree net in a backyard.

“It was nearly dead, but has made a full recovery.”

Mr Goldsmith said many snakes had been displaced in the past two years by the building of Peninsula Link freeway between Carrum Downs and Mt Martha.

The bulk of callouts had been to properties near the freeway, he said.

There is also a warning about pets and snakes.

“Snakes don’t attack dogs; dogs attack snakes,” he said.

He had been called to five dog versus snake incidents in recent weeks.

Veterinarians say dogs should be kept on a leash in dunes, long grass, bushland, and beside creeks.

Snake bites are difficult to detect on dogs and cats.

The most immediate reactions to a bite are trembling, rapid breathing,

vomiting, defecation and collapse. After some of these signs, eye pupils may dilate (get bigger) and the animal’s gait will become clumsy as the legs become progressively weaker.

If the dose of venom is large enough, complete paralysis will occur, followed by death if untreated with anti-venom.

If treated immediately, pets have a good chance of survival and recovery.

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Fire brigade’s 70th FORMER operational or auxiliary member of Hastings Fire Brigade are invited to contact the brigade to receive an invitation to a reunion to commemorate its 70th anniversary.

The reunion will be at the fire station at 149 High St on Saturday 24 November starting with an afternoon tea followed by a barbecue dinner and continuing into the evening.

All details will be sent with the invitations. “It will be a great opportunity for past members to not only catch

up with one another but also for current members to chat with former members about how the brigade operated in the past compared today,� a brigade spokesman said.

Contact information can be left with John Watson on 0411 426 133 or email john.a.watson@bigpond.com or Phil De La Haye on 5979 1739 or email deshni3@bigpond.com “We look forward to having as many current and former members as possible attend to celebrate this milestone in the brigade’s history.�

Early days: The first fire station was on the foreshore where Hastings Bowling Club is now located.

Auditorium ready for use IT has been a productive retirement for most of the team of workers who last month saw the opening of a three-year project – the new auditorium at New Peninsula Baptist Church in Craigie Rd, Mt Martha.

The 40 volunteers on the building team worked 37,000 hours, providing an estimated $3.5 million in labour and materials.

More than 1200 attended the opening of the building, which can seat 1500 and has training rooms, a commercial-standard kitchen and a 400-seat dining area. “The team was tired but energised by the goal of providing the church and community with an unrivalled facility,� senior pastor Duncan Brown said. “The project truly was a labour of love. “The team of retired engineers, draftsmen, caterers, builders – even chicken farmers – was completely motivated by the goal of building something they knew would be instrumental in connecting the communities and families.�

Mr Brown said the expansion would enable the church to build on its track record of community engagement through events such as the Easter carnival’s Free Family Fun Day, which attracts up to 7000 people. “The project saw retired grain farmers, excavator operators, draftsmen and policemen give up two days a week to see this through.

The sense of community has been incredible. I am just wondering what we are going to tackle now this is finished,� volunteer project manager Dave Coyle said.

Mr Brown said the auditorium can be hired by community groups, with some schools “expressing strong interest�.

Survivors on the road to lobby MPs FRANKSTON-based MP Bruce Billson was among politicians lobbied by a 60-strong delegation of polio survivors in Canberra to raise awareness of their “We’re Still Here!� campaign.

Mr Billson spoke with Fran Henke, of Hastings, a committee member of Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group and chair of Polio Reference Group Victoria.

The polio survivors converged on Parliament House on 31 October, coinciding with the launch of a new online resource module by Ballarat MP Catherine King.

The module, The Late Effects of Polio: Introduction to Clinical Practice, provides health professionals with the latest information on the treatment of patients with late effects of polio, or post-polio syndrome.

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Poll declaration flare-up short and tweet GREAT excitement in the faraway Shire of Upper Gumtree, Mrs Emu’s sister Ermyntrude has Twittered, Twitted or Tweeted, or whatever it is you do by msging in 140-odd characters by abbreviating madly.

The Upper Gumtree declaration of the poll after the election nearly became a fiasco, Tweet One read, in an artfully crafted 140 characters. Then came Tweet Two, reproduced here in all its dramatic immediacy: “Re-electd cr mking long spch, oppont sd U R glty of terminological inexactitude. All hell eruptd. Cr wnt red, told hklr Get Out. Fisticfs loomd. Winner: Laurel? Hrdy?”

Termini … what!? “It means he was accused of telling a porky,” explained Mrs Emu, a veritable font of knwldg on lctronic msging and an xprt (as Emu

he rthr likes cndensd prose: it’s easy for those with 10 digits to scoff, but with three claws, two wingtips and a beak, and balancing on one’s tail feathers, typing can be rduous in the extrm. knows too well) at picking porkies.

Emu was agog, awaiting the outcome in Tweet Three. So was Mrs E. Did it end with a thrown-in towel? A TKO? But it nvr came. Neither did an explanatory phone call, in which one does not have to spk crpticly.

So dear old Ermy was telephoned for the denouement. There was none, she said, lamely. The dogs barked furiously but briefly, each on its own side of the fence, then lost interest and wandered off, figuratively marking territory.

This word abbreviation is a useful mode of contact, opines Emu. Frnkly,

A trip down nightmare lane, shire style FOR sufferers of deja vu, Emu can recommend a visit to the shire website and a search of the A-Z index. It is a nightmare that could lead to extended medical treatment.

Eight days after the shire election results were finalised and the winners were named were all the old favourites.

The excellent Leigh Eustace, widely lamented in defeat, was still councillor for the extinct Mt Eliza Ward and Bill Goodrem still represented the burghers of what was the ward of Rye. The now-

retired Reade Smith (former rep for Cerberus Ward) was still the councillor to ring.

Better still, newly re-elected Graham Pittock (of the non-existent Kangerong Ward, now Seawinds) was still listed as mayor – the office he held in 2011.

And what of the new reality? Nepean, now a two-member ward, was still the sole domain of Tim Rodgers.

The same went for all other councillors returned at the recent poll.

But the two new three-councillor wards, Briars and Seawinds, were nowhere to be found in the A-Z. You had to go off-site to track them down.

On Monday 5 November the shire’s home page directed inquiries about the 27 October council election to a page that stated: “The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council General Elections

were held on Saturday, 27 October 2012. Visit the VEC website for more information.”

It then stated, even more helpfully: “The new electoral structure for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council applies for the next Council general election on 27 October 2012.”

Deja vu at its finest!

The thing about a website is that it broadcasts an organisation’s smartness and efficiency, or its dilatoriness and incompetence, for all the world to see.

Clearly, ensuring that its information window to the world is up to date, lucid and user-friendly is not a high priority at Besgrove Street, at any level of the bureaucracy.  As of Monday 12 November, the website had been changed – just in time for the mayoral election.

On the look out for fascinating ‘fairies’ NOW is the time to see dazzling blue superb fairy-wrens, the breeding males that are hoping to catch the eye of a potential mate.

Females, young birds and nonbreeding males are grey-brown, but from September to March, males change colour.

The Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife’s Backyard Buddies program offers tips about how to attract superb fairy-wrens.

“The birds are great to have in your garden as they will keep insect numbers down,” says Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the foundation.

“Research suggests the bluest males are likely to be the most successful breeders. Superb fairy-wrens can see light and colours from the ultraviolet spectrum, so the bluest males stand out the most against their environment, making them more attractive to female wrens.

“It was once commonly thought superb fairy-wrens were a shining example of monogamy in the animal kingdom, with a male and female pair living happily together for many years and raising their chicks in partnership, but research reveals they are socially monogamous and enjoy good pair

bonds, but are sexually promiscuous “A female bird may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76 per cent of offspring are fathered by males outside their social group. Males help to raise chicks that are not their own as they may not be able to tell which youngsters are theirs.

“The parents don’t do it all on their own, but are helped by a wide network of others who aren’t breeding. This is why you will often see one bright blue male with a big group of little brown birds. They aren’t all females – the group includes juveniles and nonbreeding males.

“In mammals, when parents have ‘auxiliaries’ to help them raise young, the result is often bigger, stronger offspring. However superb fairy-wren chicks raised by many helpers are usually no bigger than offspring raised by just a mum and dad pair.

“This was a bit of a mystery for a long time until researchers discovered cooperative behaviour wasn’t necessarily benefiting the offspring, but was benefiting the mother.”

Ms Bradshaw said the key to unlocking the mystery was in the eggs. A female with lots of support lays much smaller eggs and spends less time feed-

ing her chicks. She can live a longer life and lay more eggs.

“Small eggs produce small chicks, but with helpers to feed them, they don’t stay small. By the time the youngster fledges, it is the same size as a chick born from a bigger egg and fed by two wrens. These are very cluey birds,” Ms Bradshaw said.

“Fairy-wrens are quite intelligent – when they hear cries of danger or warning calls from other birds, they flee to safety. In human terms, this is a bit like us understanding another language or recognising, say, an ambulance siren in a foreign country.”

Befriend superb fairy-wrens TIPS to attract superb fairy-wrens include:  Include local native plants of different heights and densities in your garden and, most importantly, establish an understory under trees. This will give superb fairy-wrens somewhere to hide from larger and more aggressive birds such as magpies and currawongs.  Grevilleas, bottlebrushes or callistemon plants, and banksias will attract the birds and provide spikey bushes for shelter. The flowers of some banskias will also attract insects – fairy-wren food. Ask the local nursery about native varieties.  Avoid using pesticides outdoors as fairy-wrens that eats a poisoned insect could become sick and die. Let the birds be your bug controllers.  Keep cats indoors as much as possible.  Provide clean water in the garden in a bird bath or even an ice cream container. Keep the water fresh you will have many birds visiting for a drink and a bath.  Leave in the garden leaf litter, bark, rocks and logs as this will encourage insects.

Backyard Buddies is a free program run by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

Each month, you get a Backyard Buddies email (B-mail) with tips to make your backyard inviting and safe for native animals. Sign up for B-mail and download a free fact sheet about superb fairy-wrens at www.backyardbuddies.net.au Home duties: Superb fairy-wren chicks and an exhausted father. Picture: Peter Pevy

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Anti-graffiti artwork STUDENTS at Somerville Secondary College pose with artist Tony Sowersby after completing a fence-long mural of indigenous animals and plants.

The Big Backyard is aimed at creating a positive and creative solution to graffiti tags on the school’s perimeter fence.

Communities That Care, a program that aims to build safer neighbourhoods, collaborated with the school, Sowersby and Mornington Peninsula Shire to raise finance for the project.

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Last-minute bid to shift SEW office

By Keith Platt MEMBERS of two influential community groups say fast-tracking the move

by South East Water to Frankston could add to the woes of Frankston MP Geoff Shaw.

They are targeting Mr Shaw in their 11th hour bid to have the water authority’s headquarters sited away from Kananook Creek and the foreshore.

“We agree that Frankston is the ideal location for South East Water HQ, but why was it that the state government demanded this key waterfront site and this site only?” former Kananook Creek Association president Rob Thurley has told The News.

“Why were better located, less sensitive sites never considered by the minister?

“Highly peculiar. No explanation provided. Consequently, many are suspicious that local political motives have driven this.

“If so, this is another major scandal that could engulf embattled Frankston MP Geoff Shaw.”

The Kananook Creek Association and Long Island Residents’ Group believe the 10-storey building represents a major change in plans for the beautification and development of the creek banks.

Mr Shaw says the creekside site had been offered by council to South East Water.

“After SEW evaluated a number of different sites for its new headquarters, Frankston was chosen. And why not?

Access to public transport, major roads, a designated CAA, Victoria’s best

beach; so many benefits for moving to Frankston,” he said.

An accountant, Mr Shaw was “surprised” that Mr Thurley, also an accountant, “cannot realise that SEW also has financial reasons for moving to Frankston, and that Frankston businesses will benefit greatly and be able to provide more local jobs”.

Council was paid $4 million for the site and South East Water has already appointed architects BVN to design the new building.

The groups say land near the railway station is better suited for the proposed building, “with easy access to public transport and the CAD for the 700 staff”.

“This site would require no changes to the planning scheme and would leave the most significant creek frontage site available to be developed in a more appropriate manner as was originally intended – a public plaza for the people of Frankston.”

The groups say the “strategic site” on the seaward side of the five-storey Landmark building between Wells and Playne streets was “created by steady consolidation by successive councils over more than 60 years”.

They see the site as “the obvious future connection of the waterfront with the town centre”.

It is more than 30 years since the KCA wrote to the then state government that the creek’s eastern bank “be developed by the Frankston City Council for recreational and entertainment purposes … [including] the reclamation of car parking areas, the

acquisition of private property and isolation from all vehicular traffic”.

This aim had been followed by successive councils, including the “highquality” Landmark building with its sea views.

In 2004 the state government and council published a booklet with a conceptual drawing of a “grand public plaza between Wells and Playne streets”.

“Frankston’s nomination by state government as a key centre under Melbourne’s 2030 program and the priority placed on the Kananook Creek Boulevard for urban renewal gave us real heart.”

The creek bank was to be the key site in Frankston’s urban renewal.

The election in 2010 of the LiberalNational Party Coalition state government had been applauded by the KCA, with no “10-storey office block ever suggested or contemplated”.

The KCA says losing the publicly owned site to South East Water follows a pattern: The loss of Central Park (“sold to Gandel Corporation”); loss of McComb Reserve to the commercial sand sculpture show (“a business subsidised by ratepayers to $100,000”); the loss of sections of Samuel Sherlock Reserve for the new aquatic centre (“instead of locating it within Monash University as originally planned”).

Mr Shaw said the 700 extra jobs “will activate Frankston like never before”.

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Award stitched up: Carrum Downs Community Bank branch director Christine Grayland, left, with Needy Stitches founder Janice Bartlett and senior branch manager Len Barda.

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Janice Bartlett of Seaford founded Needy Stitches in 2009 by searching for other craft lovers who wanted to find an outlet for their craft. She built a website and was inundated by volunteers.

The bank launched its $5000 Community Spirit Award in 2009 to recognise the work of volunteer organisations. This year’s grant will pay for the Needy Stitches’ Christmas party for Frankston’s needy.

Needy Stitches has 265 active members in Victoria, more than 460 around Australia. From 2009 to 2011 they donated 145,654 items and this year have given another 62,101 items.

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“We do not donate anything to be sold in opportunity shops and get a commitment from the charity that all our donations will be given freely.

Also on occasion a few of us will head into town with beanies, scarves and blankets to give them away at the food vans for the homeless.

“We also go to homeless shelters, abused women’s shelters and hospitals.

“Because we have been around a little while now, we occasionally get calls from hospitals or Anglicare asking for specific items for a client who is in some kind of trouble, so we help out there too.”

Bank board chairman Greg Sugars said Needy Stitches had supported this year’s Winter Blanket Appeal to which the branch had provided $6000 worth of wool to knitters who could not afford to buy it.

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More jump on Proudly Frankston bandwagon

By Tony Murrell PLANS unveiled for a multi-million dollar 500-seat function centre at Frankston Park headlined a campaign launched by new community group Proudly Frankston.

An initiative of Frankston Dolphins Football Club, Proudly Frankston’s broad aim is to make residents feel good about where they live.

The group hosted a lunch for 120 businessmen and women, sports representatives and local government officials at the Dolphins’ rooms on 25 October.

Helping to establish the function centre above the existing social club is Proudly Frankston’s first major undertaking. The project has support from the state government, Frankston Council and the AFL-VFL. “A source of pride for the whole Frankston community, the new centre will help secure the future of VFL football in Frankston,” Proudly Frankston founding member and leader Alan Wickes said.

“Proudly Frankston is working with businesses, sporting groups, educational institutions, community groups and service clubs to make Frankston even better.”

The launch included the inaugural Proudly Frankston business and community award to Ritchies Stores plus the announcement of an annual $5000 award to a junior sporting club.

Ritchies and Coca-Cola Amatil will fund the lucrative award, starting next year. It will recognise an outstanding commitment to community help by a junior team with members 15 years

On the job: Proudly Frankston founding member and leader Alan Wickes (right) with former Dolphin player Paul Kennedy, MC of the Proudly Frankston launch.

Our town: Former Frankston Council chief executive Adrian Butler, left; Robert Thurley, chartered accountant of Kananook Creek Association; and Max Butler of Wine Swap, a former CEO of City of Chelsea.

and younger. Accepting the ward were Ritchies director David Welch and Judy Rebecca, the company’s community benefits program coordinator.

Mr Wickes said the award reflected research showing that team sport and physical activity programs positively influenced personal and social development in young people.

“Rarely do 120 leading citizens get together for the common goal of promoting Frankston,” he said.

“The lunch represented a microcosm

of the Frankston community, meeting in a warm atmosphere.”

He praised the food from Wise Choice, wine from Mornington Peninsula vignerons and music by internationally trained trumpeter Tom Jonanovic, a former Frankston High School student, and his contemporary jazz quartet.

Mr Wickes said federal MP Bruce Billson spoke proudly about his Frankston heritage, his love of the city and challenged citizens not to ac-

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Also supporting Proudly Frankston were outgoing mayor Brian Cunial and the council’s Jane Homewood, acting CEO until the recent appointment of Dennis Hovenden.

Mr Wickes said Proudly Frankston had a wider community role – to promote business activity, improve training and employment opportunities, and encourage teamwork through participation in sport and community activities.

Membership of the group includes former Dolphin coaches, former club officials, business people and educators.

“The group has no part in the administration of the football club, but offers a helping hand as part of its broad push to promote the assets of Frankston,” Mr Wickes said.

“Frankston Dolphins VFL team, as an AFL affiliate, is the best-placed community entity able to broadly promote the city and the community.”

Police bring Harmony to city POLICE are using music to bring harmony to Frankston.

The annual Blue Ribbon Harmony concert will be compered by Jane Holmes and feature the Victoria Police Showband and Pipe Band Proceeds from the concert will go to the peninsula branch of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, which is raising money for the Frankston and Rosebud hospitals.

The showband performs jazz, swing and contemporary pop as well as songs from musicals

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Wonder no more YOU could call this property the thief of hearts for very good reason, for once here yours is absolutely taken away by the magical surroundings that create everything a quality, rural getaway should have. The elevated block measures about 8000 square metres and from the tree-lined driveway you enter into a massive, fully-paved area with a triple garage at ground level. There is internal entry from the garage, but take the stairs up to the front door and just pause at the first landing and look back across the treetops to Western Port Bay. As you enter, there is an open-plan area incorporating a cosy sitting area by a woodheater and a built-in bar. There is even space for a billiard table, and a few steps on is the incredible atrium-style sunroom with in-ground pool spread out before you like a dazzling carpet of blue. A stunning kitchen has gleaming stone benchtops, stainlesssteel wall oven plus dishwasher, and has a great sunny aspect looking into the backyard.

A combined formal lounge and dining room has an open fireplace and the floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly frame spectacular views. There are three bedrooms. Two have built-in robes and the delightful main bedroom has balcony access and two divine, arched sash windows that give the whole room a celestial feel. There is also an ensuite and dressing room. It is outside where the true majesty of this property is revealed. The pool and garden area are unrivalled in their scale and have a variety of styles that come together to offer the best of both hemispheres. The attractive paved area around the pool conjures up images of Mediterranean open-air plazas, and up on the high ground is a Balinese hut from where you can enjoy sumptuous evening meals. The landscaped gardens feature palms and ferns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the smell of the lavender is intoxicating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and under the tall gum trees you can relax in the shade and take all this in from the comfort of a grassy slope.

Address: 2 McLaurin Drive, TYABB Price: $895,000 Agency: L Cooper Real Estate Somerville, 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 7766 Agent: Hugh Gamble, 0401 319 811

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A rose by any other name THE thoughtful floor plan of this handsome brick home incorporates a spacious family living area that brings everyone together. The kitchen overlooks a dining and family area and further over is a lounge room. Stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher add a touch of quality to the kitchen, along with stone benchtops. From the kitchen, a sliding door opens out to a large undercover entertainment area that runs the width of the home and then some. A formal lounge positioned to the left as you enter the home provides extra living space. There are five bedrooms, with built-in robes in four. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. Even with a large and impressive home, the 807-square metre block still has a decent backyard and at the front is space next to the double garage for extra vehicles.

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LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY ON 60 ACRES (APPROX) FREEHOLD ONLY An exceptional opportunity to secure the freehold on this very large 60.8 acre (approx.) parcel of prime rural real estate in leafy Langwarrin.

Currently leased, until January 2014 with a rental return of $26,320pa plus GST, to Blamcent Park, which is a successful riding school and horse agistment facililty, the lightly treed and gently undulating property incorporates a dam and picturesque ornamental lake that is home to abundant birdlife.

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AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

9708 8667

Saturday 24th November at 11am 10% deposit, balance 180 days $1.5M+

By Appointment James Crowder 0407 813 377

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Five-bedroom special

Live a tranquil life

LOCATED in one of the most popular residential streets in Somerville, notable for its large blocks and native trees, this fine family home awaits new owners. The block size measures 770 square metres and is nicely landscaped with gardens in the front and surrounding the pool area at the rear, which is complemented by a fantastic undercover pergola with fan and cafe blinds. The quaint interior is full of colour and character with a smart-looking timber kitchen, part of a larger, open-plan family area incorporating casual dining, a study nook and lounge. There is a separate formal lounge and dining room.

Ceiling fans feature in most rooms and other conveniences include ducted vacuum and heating systems plus evaporative cooling. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms, a big family is sure to feel right at home.

SPRAWLING across a fantastic 2024-square metre block full of trees and birds, this picturesque residence is an idyllic retreat for growing families. The home presents in beautiful condition with timber dados and feature brickwork creating a warm and rustic atmosphere. There are three separate living areas – best of all is the great lounge room with a bar and cosy open fireplace, with a feature wall creating a hallway between the lounge room and a games room. In the middle, facing the kitchen, is a dining area. Four bedrooms all have built-in robes, there is a central family bathroom and the main bedroom has an ensuite. The attractive exterior is complemented by a crushed gravel driveway that extends to the steel double garage at the rear. The block has been meticulously maintained and the park-like setting includes a host of native gardens.

Address: 6 Snow Gum Place, SOMERVILLE Price: Offers over $540,000 Agency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Agent: Kerry Lee Marshall, 0408 363 686

Address: 35 Murray Street, CRIB POINT Price: Negotiable over $490,000 Agency: MC Real Estate, 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833 Agent: Wayne Bourke, 0448 131 616

REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE

Est 1989

Proudly Independently Owned & Operated

$820,000

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$430,000 - $460,000

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$325,000 - $345,000

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70 Queens Road

Peaceful Tranquil Surrounds

Light, Space & Comfort

Peak Position By The Park

Substantial family residence located on 8.5 acres approx with features including a formal lounge area with coonara heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning, formal dining, large kitchen & family area, 3 bedrooms plus study, full ensuite to main, ducted vacuum system & front verandah.

Outside is a 40m x 30m shed with power, 5 paddocks, cattle ramp, terrific outdoor courtyard overlooking a salt chlorinated I.G pool with solar heating, and double garage.

Located in one of the finest parts of town, this home reflects the TLC it has had over it’s short life. Consisting of 3 bedrooms and study, full ensuite to master bedroom, formal lounge with open-fire place plus gas heating in family room. Evaporative cooling throughout, timber kitchen with dishwasher, outdoor entertaining area, two rain water tanks. Very private setting with area to store a small van/boat plus double carport.

Crowning the cul-de-sac, opposite a nature reserve, this wonderful 3 bedroom, brick-veneer residence features a full ensuite to master bedroom, large formal lounge & dining area, ducted heating, good sized kitchen with adjoining meals area and family room. Outdoor paved courtyard and there is side access for a caravan or boat and a double garage. Great home for the first home buyer or investor.

$280,000 - $295,000

TYABB

$425,000

4/8 Raymond Street

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$695,000+

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19 Banksia Crescent

34 Seaview Road

Superb Single Level Serenity

Quality, Size & Style

“Seaview Gums”

Stunning, single-level unit located only minutes walk to local township, buses, train and local schools. Impressive lifestyle appeal through the open floor plan featuring a large combined lounge & family room, lovely modern kitchen, reverse cycle air-conditioning, terrific outdoor decked entertaining area, single lock-up garage with remote wand extrac car parking space.

Ideal property for the retiree or the investor.

Wonderfull,well-designed 6 year old family home featuring 4 bedrooms, all with TV cabling, formal lounge room with gas log fire, lovely modern kitchen & family area with r/cycle air-conditioning plus surround sound system and security alarm system. Ducted heating, full ensuite to master, good sized outdoor entertaining area, side access for a caravan or boat and a large double lock-up garage with rear access plus remote.

Set on two glorious acres in one of Tyabbs finest streets, this outstanding solid brick residence has 4BR’s - FES to main, formal lounge room with fire place and r/cycle air-conditioning. A rumpus room has built-in bar plus wet area and gas heating. Modern kitchen & family area has coonara heating, Outside is a 2BR, self-contained unit. Other external features on the leafy block are triple carport, large sheds, tennis Court, and a small dam.

Phil Stone Hugh Gamble

0412 226 758 0401 319 811

www.lcooper.com.au

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 7766

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Yes, you can afford it

Your oasis is here

POSITIONED in a sought-after area of town, this neat brick home presents in near-new condition. From the tiled entry you come into a large lounge room that has extra space for either a study nook or formal dining. A smart timber kitchen has a gas cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher, and there is plenty of bench space. Zoned to provide the kids with their own space is a second living area positioned toward the far end of the home. Also at this end are the three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, and two other bedrooms have built-in robes. The landscaped gardens that adorn the front of the home are well established and the driveway has ample room for car parking as well as secure double gates.

IN ever-popular Old Tyabb, this sizeable property measuring 2060 square metres is in a private and quiet location just minutes from the foreshore, schools and shops. With the gravel driveway and verandahs at the front, the home has a certain country feel, but at the rear of the property it is all resort-class. There is a fantastic array of entertaining options including a billiards room that opens into an expansive rumpus room with a fully equipped built-in bar. The area overlooks a decorative, kidney-shaped in-ground pool and the manicured lawn area. The immaculate interior offers three separate living areas and the timber kitchen has a stainless-steel under-bench oven, rangehood and dishwasher. The four bedrooms all have distinct colour schemes with bright shades of plum, yellow and green. Three have built-in robes and the main bedroom has a walk-through robe leading to an ensuite. On the block are several sheds, there is a large carport and the single garage has internal access to the house.

Address: 3 Wilson Avenue, BITTERN Price: $375,000 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

Address: 22 Burke Street, HASTINGS Price: $615,000 – $665,000 Agency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Agent: David Nelli, 0403 5111 234

Harcourts SINCE 1888

Harcourts

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

SINCE 1888

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

Hastings 116 Marine Parade

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This quality townhouse is priced to sell today! From the minute you step inside you are presented with what can only be described as “WOW”. The configuration of the home has been thoughtfully designed with a large master bedroom with WIR & FES. The remaining bedroom has a BIR and easy access to the central family bathroom. A stunning kitchen is a feature of the family/meals zone with extensive Caesarstone bench tops, dishwasher and ample cupboard space. To finish off this amazing package is a outdoor balcony, lock up garage with remote door and a fenced court yard.

Auction Saturday 8th December at 11.00am View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 3.30-4.00pm* Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au

Crib Point 4/44 Park Road

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MOUNT ELIZA - 7 Livingstone Court

AUCTION: Saturday 17th November at 12 noon

Quiet Location - Two Living Areas

A Touch Of Class

This fantastic three bedroom unit is located close to all amenities and is well priced to sell. Comprising of a large main bedroom with walk in robe and semi ensuite, other two bedrooms with built in robes. A modern open plan kitchen with separate dining area and also a large lounge area. The outside courtyard has plenty of opportunity to entertain. The large double lock up garage with automatic door completes the package.

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$310,000 www.harcourts.com.au Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

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AUCTION

FOR SALE

Hastings 7 Burke Street

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Realisation Auction Located in the popular & tightly held pocket of ‘Old Tyabb’ this property is situated on a 1057m2 approx block.

Comprising of large front lounge room and a family bathroom. Features include open fire place, split-system airconditioning and a huge 12m x 9m high span shed with remote door. Whether you’re looking to invest or renovate for yourself there is a fantastic opportunity here to add value and enjoy the rewards.

Auction View Open David Nelli

Saturday 1st December at 1.00pm www.harcourts.com.au Saturday 10.30-11.00am* 0403 111 234

E david.nelli@harcourts.com.au

Somerville 28 Lower Somerville Road

AUCTION

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Dual Living - 2 Homes, Pristine Semi-Acreage

Bittern 350 Disney Street

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7 Acres of Lifestyle Living

Set on 2.5 acres approx is this rare opportunity to own not 1 but 2 homes on this scenic property. Both with separate entrances & services the main residence features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, dining room, office & resort style covered entertaining area. Recently built & council approved the second dwelling features 2 double bedrooms plus study, two way bathroom, double carport & wrap around veranda looking out to your own private rural vista. Special features include 200m2 shed, triple remote garage with internal access, powder room, GDH & ducted refrigerative cooling, dam & 9000Gl water tank.

This neat as a pin home is sure to impress with a picturesque outlook, multiple paddocks and 2 living zones. This property is well-suited to hobby farmers and anyone after the peace and quiet of country living. Comprising formal lounge, open-plan kitchen, meals and family room, central bathroom and a sunny deck for entertaining. Special features include a bungalow, multiple sheds, new fencing and r/cycle air-con and polished floorboards to the home.

For Sale: Price by Negotiation Over $1,290,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open: By Appointment

Auction Saturday 17th November at 3.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm* Kane MacRae 0431 069 550 kane.macrae@harcourts.com.au Tim Ripper 0434 513 640 tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

AUCTION

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FOR SALE

Somerville 13 Chesterfield Road

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The Ultimate Entertainer

Dare To Dream

Here is an opportunity to secure a home in a sought after pocket with features that are unrivalled in the area. Boasting an award winning kitchen, multiple living zones and a sensational outdoor entertaining area, this home is well-suited to all families, professional couples and anyone after that property with the WOW factor. Comprising of 5 bedrooms, main with FES, formal lounge, central bathroom, huge open-plan kitchen, meals and family room, kids living zone and sliding doors opening onto a deck area with IG salt water pool and a double lock up garage. Special features include GDH, wood heater, evaporative cooling and split-system heating and cooling. There is loads of natural light and storage for a boat or caravan.

Close to Somerville Secondary College, shops, transport, recreation reserves and freeway access to all that the Peninsula has to offer.

This 1.6 acre allotment is perfect to enjoy the ultimate in peace & privacy, with a beautiful bush outlook over the Warringine Creek Reserve. The home offers ample room with formal lounge, family room with Coonara, dining area & a huge rumpus room with built in bar. The designer kitchen has plenty of storage & overlooks the rear yard. There are also 4 generous bedrooms, master bedroom with study nook, ensuite with double basins, spa bath & double shower. A large pergola & decking area with café blinds creates a perfect entertaining area & a salt chlorinated pool. Ample room for parking & a double garage with remote will please the home handyman.

Auction Saturday 1st December at 11.00am View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm*

Price View Open

Tim Ripper 0434 513 640 Kane MacRae 0431 069 550

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au kane.macrae@harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au

For Sale By Negotiation Over $850,000 www.harcourts.com.au Saturday 2.30-3.00pm* E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER HOME PORT

CENTURY21HASTINGS.COM.AU

Bushland Delight with a bright future TYABB 1650 Frankston-Flinders Road Approx 68 Acres of park-like wilderness bush land in private central location zoned for Port Industrial Use. Permit for dwelling available (STCA) with power, mains water and telephone available. Live in this delightful environment now whilst awaiting construction of a major container port in the immediate vicinity in years to come.

AUCTION: Wednesday December 5th 2012 at 2:00pm Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 90 days At: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

Alternative terms available by negotiable prior to Auction.

Inspection invited - property vacant, see sign at entrance. ENTER AT OWN RISK. Contact Chris Watt on 0417 588 321 for title plan and details.

OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS 24 Lyall Street

HASTINGS 25A Morrah Street

As-new Victorian style family 5 home located on a 1/4 acre block.

2 Boasting 5 bedrooms, master with 2 W.I.R. & ensuite. Four informal & formal living areas, large hostess kitchen & bathroom with spa bath.

Plus double side gated access, double garage with rear roller door.

Also featuring outdoor entertaining area, with built in 6 seater spa.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Private and Near new. Featuring impressive dimensions with 3 living areas plus alfresco and huge entertainer’s kitchen. The property is on a 1/4 acre block with a host of features that include porcelain tiling, evaporative cooling, stainless-steel appliances, ducted vacuuming and side drive to rear yard. Located in the exclusive ‘Old Tyabb’ area.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $499,950 VIEW: Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

CRIB POINT 22 Orotava Street

BITTERN 2 Dunstan Street

Natural window furnishings and paint tones enhance home that is situated on 848sqm allotment.

Featuring 3 bedrooms all with B.I.R.’s, floating floorboards throughout, plus reverse cycle heating & cooling. Outside boasts private decked area, concrete driveway leading to single carport & a 10.5mx5.5m garage with power, plus a garden shed.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE REDUCTION. 36sq residence on approx 2600sqm allotment features cathedral ceilings throughout. The home boasts four bedrooms, two with ensuite & W.I.R. Also featuring enormous kitchen with walk-in pantry & all modern appliances, wood fire, GDH, exposed beams with cathedral ceilings and sunfilled lead light sky lights. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $319,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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PRICE: $610,000 - $635,000 VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER HOME PORT

CENTURY21HASTINGS.COM.AU HASTINGS 1 & 2 /16 Douglas Street

SOMERVILLE 6 Snow Gum Place

ONLY 2 LEFT! Contemporary style 18 square villas, one with own street frontage; only 200m to the foreshore. Featuring, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock-up garage.

Other notable features include landscaping, north aspect to rear, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Woodlands property boasting double remote controlled garage, ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, evaporative cooling, multiple formal & informal living areas, freshly painted throughout & gas powered log fire. Bonuses include decked pergola area with cafe blinds, pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens on large 770sqm block.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: From $335,000 VIEW: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: Offers Over $540,000 VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

CRIB POINT 52 Pearce Street

HASTINGS 17 Hilltop Rise

Stunning four bedroom on approx 1371sqm, (master with walk-in robe and ensuite) plus study home with six-foot sweeping verandahs.

Featuring separate zone formal and informal living areas, adjoining the family area is the stunning timber kitchen with overhead leadlight cupboards. Outside boasts double garage, single carport and outdoor entertaining area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: VIEW: AGENT: OFFICE:

5 2 3

Located in a convenient family friendly area and boasting a massive 800sqm block, this neat three-bedroom BV home features separate lounge and dining room, kitchen & meals, wall-to-wall carpets, built-in robes, gas ducted heating and gas cooking. Special features include HUGE secure backyard, single garage under roofline and huge shed / man cave. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $309,950 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

$409,500 Negotiable Saturday 2.30-3.00pm Wilma Green 0407 833 996 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

BITTERN 2416 F’ston-Flinders Road

BITTERN 2418 F’ston-Flinders Road

Period style home on 900sqm allotment that has been extensively renovated and extended. Refurbished boards & high ceilings throughout. Outside boasts large entertaining area, and neat secure backyard, plus concrete driveway leading to HUGE 40 x 25 workshop area, plus 20 x 25 carport and 10 x 6.5 lean-to storage area.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

A survivor of a grander age dating back 130 years. This cute and cosy cottage on a block size of approx. 600sqm features classic front verandah, high ceilings, hardwood floors, comfy lounge, as new kitchen, separate meal area and a cosy sunroom.Stones throw to Bittern Fields. Outside boasts single carport, secure high fences, three bay shed plus storage shed.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $375,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $319,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

Perfectly situated only metres to 3 the town centre and foreshore. This 1 modern home is as big as a house, displaying neutral tones throughout, 3 high ceilings, GDH, s/system aircon and a double lock-up garage with internal access and rear roller door. A well-appointed kitchen with quality s/steel appliances, plus private courtyard and master bedroom with walk-in robe.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

BUILDERS REALISATION SALE. A quality residential community development consisting of a combination of two and three bedroom units with single and double garages. Best quality in town! Investors take note: Minimum of 5% return. My vendor has a genuine need to sell and is willing to meet the market. 8 units available. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW:

By Appointment AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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Value Packed

Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres)

Great value buying with four bedrooms plus study, open plan living and kitchen/meals area. Master bedroom has FES and all bedrooms have BIRs. Set on a beautiful garden block of 723m2 approx with outdoor entertainment pergola & double carport. Currently let until August 2013 and returning $365pw, this is also a great opportunity for investors seeking a hassle free addition to their property portfolio.

Close to Pelican Park and the Marina, this 2BR unit has a white picket fence leading to the shaded entry and central hallway. Both bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and share the bathroom with bath and shower. A meals area leads to the rear courtyard and the modern kitchen has a planter box window. A lounge has air-conditioning and there is ducted heating throughout. There is a single lock-up garage with a rear entry door to the courtyard.

This charming home features 4 bedrooms - main with WIR & FES, huge lounge room, formal dining, kitchen plus meals area plus a study / rumpus area. Outside youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ă&#x20AC;QG D VHOI FRQWDLQHG GZHOOLQJ LGHDO IRU LQ ODZ RU WHHQDJH accommodation plus a single carport and garden shed.

All this adds up to undeniably excellent value that is sure to impress the most budget conscious of buyers.

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.

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For Sale:

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$385,000

HASTINGS

$299,000

BITTERN

$347,000

$949,000

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Character Cottage

Tucked away in a secluded location this home is set on 2.5 acres (approx) brimming with native trees, shrubs and birdlife. The home has an enormous downstairs lounge room with coonara, adjoining formal dining area, kitchen with stone benchtops, ample cupboard space, s/steel appliances & dishwasher and opens to a casual meals area with access to the rear paved entertaining area with in-ground pool. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms plus a study.

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You can smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse. This home comprises of 2BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, modern bathroom, separate toilet, large lounge with IHDWXUH JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH GXFWHG KHDWLQJ V V\VWHP DLU conditioning. A large modern kitchen has s/steel appliances & adjacent dining area with high ceilings & SROLVKHG KDUGZRRG Ă RRUV 2XWVLGH LV D VLQJOH JDUDJH ZLWK internal access. Front garden & high fencing.

Set on a quiet no through road this relocated cottage has the country feel amidst well maintained gardens.

7KH JRRG VL]H ORXQJH KDV JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ and overlooks the rear garden. 2 bedrooms, 1with BIR, central bathroom & country-style kitchen sheltered by a wide front verandah. High ceilings with fans to most areas. Outside is a garden shed, workshop & long tandem carport for 3. Pretty as a picture.

Three-bedroom home with open plan living extending to a modern kitchen, main bedroom has FES & two with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The home has s/system air-conditioning.

There is plenty of scope to extend on the large block that has a double carport & garden shed. Let on a month-to-month basis at $275.00 per week. This is WKH LGHDO Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU UHQWDO LQYHVWPHQW VHW LQ WKH sought after Old Tyabb area.

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Seaside Villa

Your Own Native Sanctuary

$365,000

CRIB POINT

$795,000

$291,000

$340,000

CRIB POINT

BITTERN

11 Market Street Sandstone Lodge

Ideal for the larger family this home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara woodheater, a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms all 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 with power, water tanks, pergola and verandahs

A Touch Of Class

As new 2 bedroom unit set on a block of 4. Two good sized bedrooms main with WIR and dual access bathroom.

A good size lounge, modern kitchen with s/s appliances and separate meals area with sliding doors that leads to the rear paved courtyard. Tiled and carpeted throughout.

S/s a/c for year round comfort. Single garage with house entry and remote door.

This 4BR, BV home is set on a good sized block and is LGHDO IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU RU LQYHVWRU 7KH JDUDJH KDV been converted into a large living area and there is a big PDLQ EHGURRP 7KH KRPH DOVR IHDWXUHV SROLVKHG Ă RRUboards, gas heating and a kitchen with gas cooking. There is plenty of room on the 615m2 block with a garden shed. Located in a fantastic position close to the shops and transport, this is budget buying at its best.

For Sale: $267,000

Inspect: For Sale:

You will be instantly impressed by the appealing facade and landscaped front garden of this stylish home.

Featuring formal entry, gleaming porcelain tiles, formal lounge, large study, master bedroom includes FES & WIR, central kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space + s/ steel appliances including dishwasher. Large open plan dining and family room with access to a fantastic covered outdoor entertaining area ideal for summer barbeques.

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Immaculately presented home, set on 2 acres. Enter into a large foyer with study & powder room to one side & formal lounge with feature columns to the other. Glistening tiles carry through to the informal living & meals area. Stunning granite kitchen has walk-in pantry, twin draw dishwasher, gas s/steel cook top & wall oven. Upstairs is a theatre room, hotel quality main bedroom with spa ensuite & WIR, two more bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the main bathroom.

6HFXUH \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU LQYHVWPHQW ZLWK WKLV VWDU energy rated home. Three living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, two more with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, modern kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, under-bench oven, d/w & pantry.

The home comes with ducted heating, s/system air-con & solar hot water service. Outside is a garden & decked area for entertaining. Set on a wide block with rear access on both sides.Vendor is keen to move on - Make an offer!

This three-bedroom home presents in near new condition.

The main bedroom has a WIR & FES and two others have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Tiled entry leads to a good-size lounge & formal dining area with a large timber kitchen featuring a gas cook top, wall oven, dishwasher and plenty of bench space. A second living area is at the other end of the home along with the bathroom, toilet & laundry. A landscaped front garden complements the block.

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For Sale:

As-new, 5-star energy rating 3BR, 2 bathroom unit. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Good size lounge, ZLWK Ă RDWLQJ Ă RRUERDUGV LQ WKH OLYLQJ DUHDV PRGHUQ kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, with under-bench oven and d/w. Secure courtyard at the side, water tank and fully fenced front garden. At the rear is a single garage with internal entry. Largest unit on the block, walking distance to shops, transport and the Bittern Market. Expected rental income approx $295-$300pw.

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Returning $80,000pa + GST + Ogs. CPI + market reviews in lease. Zoning allows for 2-3 storey development + underground carpark (STCA). Brick workshop (9mx7m) with toilet & dual roller doors. Site has threephase power. Long settlement available.

For Sale: $1,350,000

Factory/Warehouse With 2 Roller Doors As new factory on a block of 6 in Bray Street, Hastings.

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6 blocks available in total.

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For Sale: $600,000 + GST For Lease: $3000pcm + GST + OGS DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

For Sale: ALF TALLON Phone: 5979 3000

LOCATED in the centre of town are these three occupied shops, all showing a 6.07 per cent return for the investor. Together the shops measure 300 square metres and include a butcher shop, fruit and vegetable shop and an upstairs office.

The building is double-brick and the total land size of 380 square metres includes three car spaces at the rear.

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203 Tyabb Road, Mornington

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Red Hill Retail Shop For Lease

• 350m approx • Prominent bulky goods precinct • Join quality retailers in this strip • Customer car parking • $3750 pcm + GST + Outgoings

Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

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Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

315 Main Street, Mornington

An opportunity exsists to pick up a tradies lunch spot on busy Mornington Tyabb Road for set up cost!- ‘”The Hard Hat Diner” • Currently operating as a sandwhich bar - Take away food • New fitout and equipment • Regular local clientele • Open 5 days a week from 7am - 3pm • Long lease with further options • Express sale owner will meet the market

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Owner Occupy or Invest - Last Remaining Office For Sale Fantastic investment or owner occupy opportunity “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO”. An investment that is bound to impress, 315 Main is Mornington’s exciting new corporate address with quality tenants, strong returns and a unique modern presence on the town’s busy main thoroughfare. Featuring 3 levels of office space serviced by basement parking and lift access to each floor, full climate control, a striking architect designed façade

and set in the heart of Mornington’s growing office precinct, this is a fantastic opportunity to own or lease part of this sensational new building.

Last remaining office for sale. $714,000 Vacant Possession For Lease: $50,000pa + GST + Outgoings Contact: David Phillips 0412 311 959

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131 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 5987 2000 2117 Pt Nepean Road, Rye 5987 9000

Rotary, the service continues

Woodleigh students take on the world YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

AMONG the several youth programmes available through Rotary is one known as the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA). This is an annual programme, sponsored by rotary clubs, where students debate issues of international concern held in a forum modelled on that of the United Nations General Assembly.

Students take part in teams of two and represent the countries of the United Nations.

The Rotary Club of Somerville Tyabb recently hosted at their weekly meeting, two students from the Woodleigh

School in Baxter who were successful in TXDOLI\LQJ ÂżUVW DW GLVWULFW OHYHO LQ 7UDUDOJRQ as one of 19 teams competing, and then in the two day national event that was held in the old Parliament House in Canberra.

Sponsored by the Somerville-Tyabb FOXE 6DP 6DXQGHUV DQG $OH[ &RUQÂżHOG chose to represent Brazil and received valuable assistance and information on their chosen country from the Brazillian Ambassador, H.E. Rubem Correa Barbosa.

The Somerville-Tyabb club offers sponsorships to most schools in the Western Port area, any Year 11 or 12 students interested in taking part in the 2013 MUNA can go to www.district9820.org

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Rotary as a non-political organisation usually stays clear of international politics. In the case of MUNA however, it is considered that the research and inter-play required for debating is of great value to the participants and adds to their understanding of international issues and cultural differences. MUNA is seen as contributing to the Rotary aim of peaceful coexistence for the future

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Group Study Exchange is an annual programme whereby Rotary sponsored young professionals and business people are selected to travel to overseas destinations to learn from their colleagues in those countries. In turn, representatives from

those countries are invited to a return educational visit to Australia, where they are hosted by Rotary Clubs from the district.

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WE PROUDLY SUPPORT ROTARY PROJECTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Rotary Club of Hastings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Western Port meets at the Hastings Club every Monday 6pm for 6.30pm start.

Contact: 0434 193 796 Rotary Club of Somerville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tyabb meets at the Tyabb CFA rooms, Mornington-Tyabb Road, every Wednesday, 6pm for 6.30pm start.

Contact: 0437 793 162 Western Port News 13 November 2012

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So m e rville

Nourishing philosophy of whole foods CRISP, fresh seasonal greens; potatoes so fresh they still smell of dirt; farm fresh eggs and fresh-baked artisan bread are the cornerstones of Nourish Fresh Foods’ whole foods philosophy.

Run by young couple Scott and Nelle NAME, who started the business as a food co-op between friends and their personal training clients, Nourish Fresh Foods has grown beyond their expectations.

Healthy, tasty and imaginative cooking is a passion of the couple so you’ll find great recipe cards and spectacular examples of well-sourced local produce throughout the Somerville store.

Their love of all things food and belief that fresh food should be great value are what drives the business.

The new store is thriving on comments of satisfied customers among their friends and family.

As summer approaches, luscious stone fruit and sensational strawberries at the front of the shop keep staff busy.

With new items being stocked, such as honey and fruit juices, Nourish Fresh Foods has quickly become a favourite in the community.

Nourish fresh Food, Shop14, Somerville Plaza. Opposite Post Office and next to ANZ Bank.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Proudly supplying local products

Cheese from

All Natural and Fresh from Mornington Peninsula

2kg bag

Apples

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Spend $25 and receive 1 litre Jersey Full Cream Milk

Shop 14, Somerville Plaza, Eramosa Road West, Somerville (Opposite Post office - next to ANZ Bank)

Welcome to

So m e rville

What can happen on the road WE all like to think we are doing the right thing when on the road with our caravan behind us, but are we complying strictly to the letter of the law?

Some of the feedback we have received or know about includes the following: Chains: Have you crossed your chains when you hooked up the caravan to the vehicle? By crossing the chains you have created an extra sling to enable the caravan to be suspended by if it inadvertently comes off the towball. This may happen if the caravan coupling lock is not correctly set, or the hitch pin breaks or is removed by someone (it does happen sometimes) or the towball comes loose.

Towball: Most of you have at some time realised that the towball has worked itself loose when you have been travelling.

Normally it will only do this when it does not have enough grease but with the added pressure of weight distribution bars, it may also happen.

Always keep the towball well greased as the friction will often wear out the inside of the caravan coupling, which is an unseen area. A towball cover at only $2 will keep grease on the towball.

Rear signs: As most caravan/vehicle combinations are more than 7.5 metres in

Convenient, Affordable Caravan Hire and Storage NOW SUPPLYING

CAMEC PRODUCTS

- can be ordered as required

TEST & TAG length consider putting a “Do not overtake turning vehicle” sign on the rear of your caravan (law in most states) We have them in our shop for $25 each.

Mirrors: If your caravan is more than 15cm (7in) outside the extremities of your vehicle, you must have additional mirrors on the vehicle. The left-hand mirror, being convex, may suffice but you will definitely need a right-hand mirror. The best ones are fitted to the door frame but some of the ones that fit on your existing mirror are fairly good.

We use a suction one on the left-hand side that adjusts with the existing mirror and does not vibrate like some of the others.

Electrical leads: We have

heard that some caravan parks are requesting that the external 15-amp lead be tested and tagged. It is always good to have this lead tested as it is in the weather and subject to damage from vehicles and foot traffic. They really only need to be tested every 12 months unless damaged or the plugs are replaced.

U-Tow Caravans can service your caravan and we are now qualified to do test and tag on electrical appliances.We also have a wide range of caravan accessories at our premises at 25 Simcock Street, Somerville.

We can be contacted on www.utowcaravans.com, email utowcaravans@bigpond. com or phone 5978 0083 or 0400 777 698.

NOW AVAILABLE

Inspect our complete range of caravans for hire at attractive, all inclusive rates. Pop tops, campers and camp trailers - we’ve got the lot!

Different sizes for different holidays.

We supply all camping needs, cutlery, crockery, electrical appliances, outside table and chairs. You supply bedding, towels, tea towels and food.

Ready to go. Ready to tow!

See our range of Caravan Accessories at our new showroom

NOW OPEN

Call now 0400 777 698 or (03) 5978 0083 email: utowcaravans@bigpond.com or check us out online

www.utowcaravans.com Hire and storage: 25 Simcock Street, Somerville

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Beerenberg: Large Range of Sauces, Marinades & Chutney

72b Station St. SOMERVILLE 5977 5499 (just down from Somerville Hotel)

Open: Wed: 9.30am-5pm Fri: 9.30am-5pm

Thurs: 9.30am-5.30pm Sat: 9.00am-1.00pm

Seeing things clearly THE team at Eye Style Optical consists of Huw, Michael, Melinda, and Peta. Together they have over 100 years of experience in the eye-care business.

It is recommended you have your eyes examined every two years.

All examinations are covered by Medicare.

Your glasses are your most important fashion accessory so let us help you choose the best frames and lens combination to suit your lifestyle and personality.

With service, commitment and genuine care, Eye Style Optical extends a warm welcome to people to come and discuss their optical needs with friendly staff.

A qualified spectacle maker is on hand to help and advise clients.

We Eye Style is proud to offer a top-quality product at affordable prices.

Call in and see the large range of spectacle frames and sunglasses at Shop 6, 17 Eramosa Road West, Somerville. Phone 5978 0268.

Eye Style Professional, personal and friendly service Comprehensive eye testing BULK BILLING Flexible opening times Quality frames & sunglasses to suit your occupation, budget & fashion needs The team at Eye Style consists of Huw, Michael and the girls. Together they have over 100 years’ experience in the eye care business

Qualified Spectacle Maker on hand Genuine care and commitment All welcome We endeavour to make the best spectacles for your lifestyle as well as your hip pocket/budget.

Health Fund claim facilities

Eye Style Optical Shop 6, 17 Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Phone 5978 0268 PAGE 34

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So m e rville Keeping flavour all in the family

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AUSSIE Kebabs and Fish & Chips of Somerville is a family-owned business with many years of experience and proudly using recipes that have been handed down through the generations.

Before coming to Somerville, the family owned Hastings Fish and Chippery.

They use local produce and flake, plus chloresterol-free oils.

The friendly staff are very experienced and help you make a delicious choice from the menu including a wide variety of kebabs such as chicken, fish, steak, burgers or falafel.

Our customers tell us we are the best on the peninsula.

The shop is in the Centro complex at Shop 5, 49 Eramosa Rd, Somerville West.

Phone 5978 0637.

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We want YOU and YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS to have the dental care you need at the most affordable rates in the area.

WE WANT YOU TO MAKE AFFORDABLE DENTIST AS YOUR PREFERRED DENTIST.

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Make sure you bring your health fund card with you to each visit.

We claim your refund electronically ON THE SPOT allowing you to only pay the gap with cash or credit card.

If you need help with finance for more involved treatment, please contact the clinic.

NOT IN A FUND? Here’s some great news!

Our fees are 20 - 40% LESS than other dentists because of our efficient practice management systems.

We do the hard work to make sure you get the benefits!

BAXTER MEDICAL DENTAL COSMETIC CLINIC

Whether you have dental insurance or not, isn’t it good to know that as a patient of this practice, you will enjoy BUDGET RATES? SIMPLY CALL US TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION. Like so many patients who have chosen us, we hope you will give us the opportunity to provide you with all the benefits of becoming an Affordable Dentist patient.

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS now available at the clinic.

We welcome EPC patients, Victorian emergency voucher, teen voucher, Victorian denture scheme and Veteran affair patients.

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Edward â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tedâ&#x20AC;? Bull With a genuine 54 Years of Personal Experience and Service, the people who Ted employs are a caring and family oriented team.

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THE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY BUSINESS

SOMERVILLE FRANKSTON

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Making uniforms a breeze BELEZA School Uniforms is a family-owned business established in 1985 in Victoria.

Beleza is an Australianowned business providing school uniforms at prices and levels of quality envied by its competitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making our decisions based around a customer focus has ensured we remain competitive, proactive and responsive to changes in the school uniform marketplace,â&#x20AC;? a spokesman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A point of difference to our competitors, Beleza will continue to open retail outlets in areas where schools can benefit from having an off-campus local store open 5½ days a week for purchases of uniforms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The schools will still benefit for all sales made in these stores as they would with an on-campus store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have found the benefit to parents and students to be significant, allowing purchasing at their own schedules rather than the limited hours of on-campus stores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beleza carries the cost of the stock, staff and all overheads to ensure the schools are not burdened. We have 17 retail outlets in Victoria and are still growing.â&#x20AC;?

As a part of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission in supporting the local community, Beleza School Uniforms offers a free membership club that gives all parents

5 per cent off every purchase.

Schools also benefit from their sales of uniform by receiving 5 per cent of the sales profit.

Beleza School Uniforms has recently opened a second mega store at Somerville (its 17th store in Victoria).

The store currently caters for

nine primary and secondary schools in the area.

Somerville Mega Store 8/13 Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

Phone (03) 5977 5277 Trading hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm. Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Your local Butcher where service and smiles come free

COOLART COUNTRY

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time to Fire Up the BBQ

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Order Your Home Made Glazed Hams for Christmas

Come and see the boys at Coolart Country Gourmet Butcher

Phone 5977 5733 Shop 8, Somerville Plaza Eramosa Road West, SOMERVILLE PAGE 36

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DUCTED HEATING ADD ON COOLING EVAPORATIVE COOLING Special deals also available on split system units, reverse cycle ƐLJƐƚĞŵƐ Θ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŚĞĂƟŶŐ

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WE W E SPE SPECIALISE ECIA AL IN VEHICLE REPAIRS We will provide a competitive estimate.

We will repair your vehicle to a high standard with a lifetime warranty. (*conditions apply) We can help you with large or small repairs INTRODUCING OUR NEW

FLOATS, TRUCKS & TRAILERS DIVISION New Custom Floats All Repairs & Servicing Obligation Free Quotes!

Small or Large Repairs Professional Tradesmen!

Workmanship Guaranteed!

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New Windows Front & Side New Roofs Rust Repairs Chassis Work Rust Repairs

Paint Work Lights & Rewiring Floor Replacement or Repairs New Checkerplate & Rubber Flooring

2/8 Simcock St, Somerville Vic 3912 2 T 03 59 77 66 77 email transmend @bigpond.com

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Day at the races, a night on the tiles

By Stuart McCullough DON’T speak to me of horse racing.

Ever since Mother Nature mercilessly cruelled my ambition to be jockey with a mid-teens growth spurt, I can barely stand to look at a clotheshorse, much less the real thing. Just as a retired boxer cannot sniff even the slightest scent of liniment oil without his chest swelling with regret, whenever the spring racing carnival comes around I find myself thinking of what might have been.

Before I was six feet tall, I was a keen horse rider. Sadly, however, my horse Magpie was not the kind of creature who took kindly to being ridden. He considered it something of a personal affront and took any opportunity he could to make his displeasure known. The horse was named Magpie because his coat was a mixture of black and white. It suited him. For while Magpie could be a charming beast, he undoubtedly had a dark side.

If such a thing as horse prison exists, Magpie would surely have done a little time. I’m not sure what for – probably petty crimes like theft and burglary for which the absence of opposable thumbs would surely have been the cruellest of handicaps. Whatever it was, it left him hardened. No matter how well we looked after Magpie, he was in a near constant state of relapse.

Fresh hay, a handful of sugar or an apple – he would welcome them all and treat you like his best friend until, 10 minutes later, he would make for the nearest low-hanging branch and leave you stuck there like last week’s washing.

Magpie and I grew apart. By about a foot, it seems. Once I was taller than my father, it was clear that I would

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never be a jockey. My insistence on wearing racing silks at all times did me no favours on the social front and I eventually decided to pack my colours away, vowing to never having anything to do with horses again.

I have kept this promise ever since and so have never been to the races.

This means that horse racing remains a complete and utter mystery to me.

As best I can tell, it is an extremely traumatic event. People never look so good as they do when heading off to a day at the races. Men who would ordinarily only wear a suit when expecting to begin each sentence with the words “Your Honour” think noth-

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ing of dressing up to the nines, the tens and, sometimes, even the elevens to go and watch a bunch of thoroughbreds charge around the paddock. And if the gentlemen look likely to escape a custodial sentence, the ladies appear ready to attend their cousin’s spring wedding.

They wear fascinators. Not quite a hat, technically not an antenna, the most fascinating thing about a fascinator is that people wear them.

But what begins with such scrubbed and immaculate promise and poise goes seriously awry at some point.

For while people leave to go to the races looking wonderful, they return

as though they’ve just fallen out of the ring after having gone 15 rounds with the local amateur welterweight champion. Shirts are untucked, shoes are abandoned and traumatised skin has turned an alarmed shade of pink. It is as though each human being has been thrown into a gigantic tumble dryer before being sent home to recuperate.

For a time I had an apartment in Russell Street in the city. From my window I could see the racing crowds both as they headed off in the morning and as they returned at night. In the morning, they were sophisticated, primped and preened, alive with chatter and laughter. By sunset, they were

a staggering, puking mess hurling abuse at passing taxis that did not dare to slow down. It was hard to imagine these were the same people.

Try as I might to avoid horse racing, it’s no longer possible.

Once, gambling on horse races was a discrete activity, confined to one shopfront of your local main street.

Nervous, chain-smoking men would stand out the front like gargoyles and mothers would cover the eyes of their children, quickening their pace on the way past. But at some undefined point, everything changed. Gambling companies now rule the airwaves and routinely carpet bomb television with advertisements. Depending on your point of view, these commercials are either shamelessly dishonest or surrealist masterpieces promoting an alternative reality: one in which gambling is either a magical adventure you undertake with your bookie (as opposed to a form of pick-pocketing) or an essential part of the seduction process (rather than the reason you probably broke up). It’s all so very topsy-turvy.

No wonder people look as if they’ve been thrown about by the time they come home.

But what do I know? As a failed jockey, it may well be that my perceptions are inevitably skewed and anything but impartial.

Magpie has long since gone to that great stable in the sky and it has been decades since I’ve ridden anything other than a tram. Maybe that should change. Perhaps it’s time to head up to the shed and polish up the saddle, clean the bridle and warm the bit. Or even retrieve the silks from the back of the wardrobe. They’d be the perfect outfit for a day at the races. www.stuartmccullough.com

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The triumph of the challenge MORE than 1500 runners and walkers on Sunday raced to reach the summit of Arthurs Seat in the annual Arthurs Seat Challenge.

The event is the major fundraiser for the Fit to Drive campaign which teaches road safety to all year 11 students throughout the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston.

Cameron Hall was first to finish the 6.7 kilometre climb, in 26 minutes 51 seconds.

He was followed by Phillip Weatherlake, 28:10 and Nathan Brill, 28:27.

Sarah mason, 33:17, was the first woman to make the summit, followed

by Ellie Phillips, 34:03, and Tanya Brown, 34:21.

Starting at Rosebud pier, runners and walkers set off to the sound of the starter’s gun fired by event ambassador Hugh Pyle of the Melbourne Rebels.

The Melbourne Storm’s Robbie

Kearns was a competitor.

“There were some impressive results, with the first runner over the line - Cameron Hall - in a mere 26 minutes and 56 seconds,” organiser Michelle Pitcher said.

“Our first female placegetter Sarah Mason, who became a mum just a few months ago, charged over the finish line in 33 minutes 17 seconds.”

All major placegetters received prizes from Brooks Running as well as gifts from state MPs Greg Hunt and Martin Dixon.

Woodleigh School won the school group section with more than 50 participants.

The community team trophy went to Nicholas Lynch Real Estate, with the team’s Brodie Lynch, 12, coming first in the under-15 male category. He was tenth overall with a time of 30min 37sec.

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“While everyone enjoyed the fun and festive atmosphere, it was important to reflect on the significance of this event and celebrate the community spirit and ownership it ensues,” Ms Pitcher said.

She said BlueScope Steel had been a major sponsor of the Arthurs Seat Challenge since its inception 12 years ago.

“Without BlueScope’s enthusiastic support the challenge would not have endured the success and longevity evident in this year’s event.”

Ms Pitcher said the challenge was also grateful to support from the Mornington Peninsula News (publisher of this paper), Bendigo Banks in Rye and Dromana, Monash Sport, Lamattina Group, The Sports Injury Clinic and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Baxter strikes back in day for bowlers PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully LONG Island has backs to the wall in MPCA Provincial cricket, despite bowling out the highly fancied Baxter for just 107.

On day one of the round four match, a staggering 16 wickets fell at Ballam Park. The highest score day was 18, by the Islanders’ Paul Hartle.

Long Island is in all sorts of bother at 6/36.

Baxter won the toss and elected to bat, but it looked like the wrong call with wickets falling regularly.

The best batting partnership for the afternoon was between Baxter’s number 10 and 11 batsmen, Adrian Mack (15) and Sam Wolsgrove (11), who compiled 29 runs. There were three

ducks – Baxter’s Travis Sawers and Long Island’s Joel Stevenson and Justin Bridgeman.

Paul Hartle had a day out for the Islanders with the ball, snaring 5/44 from 20 overs, while Andrew Tweddle claimed 2/28.

For Baxter, opening bowlers Dale Irving and Adrian Mack did the damage, snaring all six wickets. Irving claimed 4/27 from nine and Mack 2/9 from eight overs.

Sorrento’s Jedd Falck continued his superb form, this time against Mt Martha at Ferraro Reserve where he belted 129 in his team’s total of 6/286.

Anthony Blackwell was also cruising on 52 before he was run out, and Liam O’Connor and Nick Jewell (also run out) both contributed 25.

Brett Wilkinson was the unlikely

wicket-taker for the Reds, snaring 3/63.

Mt Eliza continued to make an impression in the top grade, despite the threat of points being taken away, when it cruised to 9/245 against Rye. While no one starred with the bat for the Mounties, a number of players contributed. Scott Tansley made 41, Timmy Strickland 38 and Justin Grant 37.

The best of the Demons’ bowlers was Justin King with 3/65.

Mt Eliza was promoted from District to Provincial for season 2012-13 and it has been alleged the club selected a player who pushed the points total over the limit. The club is being investigated and could lose game points received to date. This happened to Hastings last season.

Peninsula Old Boys had to work

hard to get its score past 200 against Ballam Park.

The Old Boys were in some trouble before the middle and lower order came to the rescue.

Zac Fillipone played a very good innings late in the afternoon, scoring an unbeaten 59, and Glenn Prendergast (33) and Jon Forrest (25) played supporting roles.

Matty Roach snared 5/64 for the Knights, and Mark Miller and Justin Parkes each claimed a couple of wickets.

The Knights got away to a reasonable start and will resume week two at 2/41 after facing the last 18 overs of the day.

Crib Point is in a commanding position against Mornington after scoring 258 at Crib Point Reserve.

Luke Herrington’s outstanding form continued with a top score of 61, while opener Matty Blake got his side away to a good start with 37.

The middle order of Ricky Thompson (23) and Brad Davidson (28) were more than serviceable when it mattered and Waide Symes, batting at 10, caused some real frustration for the Doggies’ bowlers with 33.

The last three wickets put on more than 50 runs for the Magpies.

Glenn Wood was the best of the bowlers with 3/61, and Matt Harper (2/66) and Luke Popov (2/52) also got among the wickets.

The Dogs were forced to face the last four overs of the day, but did not lose a wicket.

In the final match, Moorooduc has set Heatherhill 278 for victory.

Flinders chop Pines’ bats as ladder leaders Langy put Braves to sword DISTRICT

By IT Gully FLINDERS will be aiming to win its first game of the season in MPCA District grade after a solid day’s cricket against third-placed Pines at Eric Bell Reserve.

After scoring a more than competitive 181, Flinders took the ball for the final 11 overs of the afternoon.

What unfolded was extraordinary.

Harley Parker and Lai Leaunoa were both dismissed before Pines got off the mark and then Jarryd McClelland and Rhys Chalkley were sent packing when the score was on six.

Pines was in all sorts of trouble at 4/6.

Heath Peace-Stirling and Nick Wilcox hung around for a bit, before Wil-

cox had his stumps rattled by Dwayne Field. The Piners were 5/16.

Trav Pastuska joined Peace-Stirling at the crease and at stumps Pines was 5/24. Ricky Ramsdale is still to bat.

Earlier in the day, Flinders’ middle order ensured the visitors put together a competitive total.

Nathan Hunt top-scored with 35, Shane Beggs hit 32, and Andrew Power and Tommy Clements each contributed 30 runs.

Wilcox was the star with the ball for Pines, snaring 6/51 from 23 overs, while Parker and Leaunoa each snared a couple.

Top-of-the-table Langwarrin appears to be in the box seat against Baden Powell at Lloyd Park.

The Braves won the toss and elected

to bat, but wickets fell in a hurry and the visitors were dismissed for 108.

Andy Johnson claimed 4/30 for the Kangas, while Mal Coutts (2/11) and Dwayne Doig (2/24) were the other wicket-takers.

In reply, the Kangas are 0/36, the evergreen Simon McEvoy unbeaten on 25.

Keith Burdett top-scored with 40 in Somerville’s 9/198 against Hastings.

Fellow opener Nick Marshall enjoyed a 68-run opening partnership with Burdett before he was bowled by Scotty Phillips for 28.

Marshall was the first of five Scott Phillips wickets.

Andrew West (25), Jarryd Bailey (18), Ben Delaney (18) and Brenton Alp (18) all got starts but couldn’t turn

them into bigger scores. Phillips finished the afternoon with 5/80 from 26 overs, while Timmy Birch chipped in with 2/53.

Seaford’s Damien Lawrence again top-scored for his side, this time against Boneo, compiling 58 of his team’s total of 210.

Nick Simpendorfer (30) and Nathan Volpe (25) were the next best bats for the yellow and black.

In reply, Boneo is 2/20, Andrew McMannis claiming 2/9.

Carrum will need to bowl well to prevent Delacombe Park from hunting down the 180 it set at Roy Dore Reserve.

The Lions batted first and Shaun Foster top-scored with 40, and Jeremy Graves contributed 37 and Dean Pol-

son 31. Shane Deal is one of the most underrated cricketers in MPCA and he tore it up with the ball once again for the Parkers, snaring 4/35. Chris Brittain also had a solid afternoon, taking 4/55.

Main Ridge shouldn’t have too many problems reeling in its opponent’s total of 131 for victory.

Frankston YCW batted first at Frank Street Reserve and made 131, not enough to cause any concern for the Ridge.

Brian Jones was the best of the Ridge bowlers with 3/22, while part-timer Jordan McCulley played a key role late in the YCW innings, snaring 2/14.

Jason Albress and Gareth Wyatt each took two wickets for the visitors.

MPCA names best-ever Country Week squad

Two away from a twin: Somerville scored 9/198 against Hastings. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association has selected its squad for the 2013 Country Week series.

It is one of the strongest representative squads ever selected.

The introduction of Leigh Lowery (Boneo), Simon Dart (Red Hill), Nick Jewell (Sorrento) and Darren Groves (Rye) gives the squad incredible potency. All four were playing Premier cricket last season.

You can add Shaun Foster (Carrum) to the list, the former opening bat for Casey-South Melbourne.

Add the likes of newcomers in Dwayne Doig (Langwarrin), Simon Plunkett (Moorooduc) and Rob Hearn (Mornington) and the squad looks unstoppable.

The squad is: Evi Bowan (POB), Anthony Blackwell (Sorrento), Chris Brittain (Delacombe Park), Simon Dart (Red Hill), Isi Dias (Hastings), Dwayne Doig (Langwarrin), Luke Doyle (Red Hill),

Rhys Elmi (Baden Powell), Jed Falck (Sorrento), Shaun Foster (Carrum), Ben Frith (Heatherhill), Justin Grant (Mt Eliza), Darren Groves (Rye), Corey Hand (Seaford Tigers), Rob Hearn (Mornington), Lyle House (Mt Eliza), Dale Irving (Baxter), Nick Jewell (Sorrento), Andy Johnson (Langwarrin), Adam Jones (POB), Andrew J King (Sorrento), Damien Lawrence (Seaford), Leigh Lowry (Boneo), Matt Meagher (Heatherhill), Wade Pelzer (POB), Anjula Perera (Baden Powell), Scott Phillips (Hastings), Stuart Plunkett (Moorooduc), Daniel Polson (Carrum), Luke Popov (Mornington), Andy Power (Flinders), Rick Ramsdale (Pines), David Ross (Langwarrin), Riley Shaw (Red Hill), Shane Speedie (Mt Eliza), Tim Strickland (Mt Eliza), Daniel Warwick (Baxter) and Bob Wilson (Moorooduc).

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Rosebud skipper fires against Islanders SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully ROSEBUD skipper and one of the MPCA’s best-ever, Darren Kerr got what he deserved when he scored 129 against French Island in MPCA Subdistrict cricket on Saturday.

Kerr has been threatening with some solid scores this season, including 80 in round two.

A ton was around the corner and the Rosebud opening batsman now has 281 runs for the season at an average of more than 70.

While there were celebrations for Kerr, there were some commiserations for Leslie Parslow, who enjoyed a 192-

run partnership with Kerr. Parslow was stranded one short of his ton when stumps were drawn after the 75 overs.

It mattered little, as Rosebud went from being in some strife at 6/89 to finishing on 8/297.

Ben King, Matt Hosken, Tom Sullivan and James Matthews snared two wickets each for the Islanders.

Tootgarook will be doing its best to avoid an outright loss against Red Hill.

In an amazing day of cricket, 20 wickets fell.

The Tooters batted first and were rolled for just 72 in 32 overs.

Corey DeBruyn top-scored with 30 and Matt Whelan was next best with

20. There were five ducks in the Tootgarook innings.

Glenn Collett and Simon Dart did the damage for the Hillmen, snaring all 10 wickets, Collett claiming 5/37 from 16 and Dart 5/20 from 13 overs.

The Hillmen’s intentions were known pretty early in their innings – score runs quickly.

Riley Shaw smacked 58 and Luke Toy 47, while Collett came out swinging at the end of the innings with a handy 57.

The Hillmen declared after batting for 33 overs and scoring 9/212. They wanted the last 10 overs at Tootgarook and the tactic proved successful with Toot finishing on 1/13.

Luke Rus top-scored for Tyabb with 36 and Jack Raeside hit 35 as the Yabbies compiled a competitive total of 179 against Pearcedale.

The Panthers used seven bowlers against the Yabbies, Kaine Smith being the best of them with 4/36 from 21.1 overs.

Justin Heysham opened the attack and snared 2/32 from 13, while Brad Trotter also collected a couple of wickets.

Pearcedale had to face the last six overs of the day and managed to get through unscathed.

Seaford Tigers versus Dromana is likely to be a tight one after 15 wickets fell on the first day.

Dromana batted first and was dismissed for 78, Tom Burgdorf picking up 3/17 for the Tigers. Corey Hand claimed 3/17 and Warren Junkeer 2/9.

In reply, David Timmer was able to weave some magic for the Hoppers, snaring two wickets to have the Tigers 4/49.

Ash Mills top-scored with 26.

Balnarring’s purple patch continued when it scored 238 against Skye.

Timmy Jessup hit 62 and Brendan Saker 35 to be Balnarring’s best batsmen.

Paul Fillipone wound back the clock for Skye, snaring 6/62 off 18 overs.

Drop a line inshore and offshore ON THE LINE

By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro WITH the recent great weather, we have seen the fishing really heat up.

While snapper remains king, whiting, squid, gummy shark and other species are making their presence felt.

Snapper will continue to get better over the next couple of weeks and then squid, whiting and gummy shark will start to dominate inshore, while offshore anglers will start to land mako and blue sharks.

We are very lucky to have such great fisheries so close to a major capital city. Our future is in our hands and it’s up to us not to ruin it.

Matt Hunt of Matthew Hunt Fishing Services (0419 760 510) reports: Snapper 2012 is in full swing and best baits are pilchard, silver whiting and squid so far this year with bigger fish often taking a liking to a whole gar or scad cast way out back. The fish are packed tight when feeding hard and quite often are up in the water column. This is when adjusting technique and bait type and size can make the difference between a couple of bites and not being able to keep a rod in the water. The fish are widespread and different schools in different areas are feeding at different times for different reasons.

Fishermen I know have bagged at Black Rock in 8m, Ricketts Point 15m, 19m and 21m, Mordi 10m and 17m, Edithvale 13m and 15m, outer artificial reef, Aeroplane and Mt Eliza in 16m and 18m, Ansetts 17m and Mornington 21m.

Ready to snack: Paul Pingiaro Snr with a lovely snapper caught in Western Port.

Picture: Paul Pingiaro Jnr

The hard shallow reefs 6m to 12m have been producing some great numbers of quality fish as well. Port Melbourne to Ricketts Point, and Frankston to Mt Martha have been

good. When fishing these areas, be mindful of kayaks and small tinnies as their lack of height and or light can make them very hard to see.

Soft plastics have started working

well at times. The best we have found is nuclear chicken or pilchard imitation but the way they are feeding has made them a challenge to work out some days.

For those venturing out in the kayaks for a bit of a “yak attack”, Fishermans Beach (Mornington), Kilburn Reef (Mt Martha), Sunnyside (Mt Eliza), Rickets Point and Rye have been some of the hotspots with anglers catching snapper, squid, salmon and flathead. Best results are on soft plastics.

From the ramps: Anglers fishing Sorrento-Rye are doing well, taking squid, whiting and gummy shark.

While the whiting and squid are in close on the shallow reefs and seagrass beds, the gummies are in the deeper water on the channel edges.

Safety Beach to Mt Martha has seen good catches of flathead and a few good whiting, but the snapper and the squid have been a little inconsistent; they will only get better over the next few weeks.

Mornington to Melbourne it’s all about the snapper; there are massive schools of fish and while not feeding all the time, they are providing some awesome fishing.

While flathead, squid, whiting and gummy shark have been caught for most it’s all about the red fish.

Beno Hallpike of Beno’s Fishing Adventures (youtube.com/user/Benos Fishing/featured) fished 9 metres off Sunnyside on Tuesday and caught 20 Australian salmon while casting a metal slice. Benno found the salmon by noticing garfish jumping out of the water.

Mornington Boat Hire customers have been chasing snapper, and as a result they have dominated the catch. While squid, flathead, salmon, whiting and gummy shark have been caught, most anglers have not targeted them. Best results have come in the early morning using pilchards, squid and burley.

The best snapper fishing for Mornington and Mt Martha areas is still a week or two away.

Jonny of Yaringa Boat Hire (0428 001 286) reports Western Port is fishing very well with snapper, gummy shark, whiting and salmon all happy to take baits.

For snapper and gummy sharks Lysaghts, Eagle Rock and Joes Island have produced good results, especially on an outgoing tide and using burley, pilchards, squid and silver whiting.

For whiting, Tyabb and Quail banks, Middle Spit and Watsons Inlet have been fishing well. A good mix of burley with mussel and pippie baits has been the best combination. Other fish about and on the chew have been leatherjacket, barracouta and pike.

Tight lines and calm seas.  Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fishing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire businesses in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville.

He has been a fishing writer for magazines and brings his knowledge to MP News Group for season 201213. Details: www.fishingmornington. com or www.western portboathire. com.au Email spbh@bigpond.com or 5975 5479.

Hastings bowlers toil hard against Somie HASTINGS CRICKET

By Greg Bradshaw HASTINGS Firsts played Somerville on the weekend, the first day of a two/ day match.

Hastings won the toss and sent Somerville in to bat. The team made a solid start with former Hastings player Keith Burdett scoring runs with ease before Scott Phillips trapped him LBW for 40, 1/65 in the 26th over.

From this point the bowlers worked hard with all Somerville’s top order getting starts, but 28 being the best score.

At 3/108 at tea, Somie had a great foundation to make 250, but Phillips, Tim Birch and Issy Dias had other ideas and Somerville lost 6/90 in their final 29 overs to finish with 9/198.

Phillips bowled 26 overs taking 5/80,

Birch 27 overs for 2/53 and Dias 1/47 off 17 overs.

Seconds versus Somerville: Hastings was sent in to bat against the top side, hoping for a better performance than the previous match.

The openers went early, 2/22, but Aaron Vinson stroked a nice 30 before letting go a ball to lose his off stump.

Liam Bradshaw continued his consistent form, batting 27 overs for a handy 32, but Hastings had fallen to 7/94.

Chris White, as he did last week, hung around for a while, putting together 38no to get Hastings to 10/146 after 64 overs.

The Somerville openers had 11 overs to face and rattled up 0/40 at stumps.

Thirds versus Boneo: After playing Boneo three weeks ago, the teams faced off again with Hastings smash-

ing the Boneo bowlers to reach 5/278 off its 40 overs.

Pat Foy was again the star with the bat scoring 107, an innings made up of a solid start then some power hitting at the end. He was well supported by Glenn Jansz with 62 made in only 13 overs, Chris Marsh belted a quickfire 42no and Matt Foy made 18.

Boneo came out swinging from ball one and raced to 50 off only 9 overs, but once Kayne Lewis dismissed the hard-hitting opener, the innings quickly faded and they were bowled out for 162 in the 31st over. Sixteen-year-old Lewis bowled extremely well, finishing with 4/53 off 10 overs and Zach Jansz chipped in with 2/4 off 5, Kevin Watson 1/32, Matt Sawosz 1/16, Gavin Diog 1/4 and Marsh 1/42.

Under-15s versus Red Hill: Red Hill batted first, making steady pro-

gress being 2/68 after 20 overs. In the next 15 overs Hastings bowled very well, reducing Red Hill to 7/151 before the tail wagged to take the score to 9/204.

Lachlan Cox bowled well, taking 3/20 off 7 overs, Brodie Prestage 3/30 off 8 overs, Matt Foy 2/21 off 5 and Rhiannon Hewitt 1/11 off 5 very good overs opening the bowling.

Under-13s versus Baden Powell 4: Hastings won the toss and batted, but was 4/15 in only the 5th over. Shelby Lothian-Burdett (29) and Blake Mealey combined for a 41-run partnership before both were dismissed in quick succession, 6/60.

The tail managed to wag a bit with under-11 player Thomas Finn hitting a crisp 19 and Harrison Jansz 10 as Hastings reached 120 off 33 overs. Baden Powell then had 7 overs to survive and

scored 30 runs without losing a wicket.

The Under-11s had a bye, but the Milo In2Cricket program has started – 5pm on Friday nights. For details, come to the club and speak to Kevin Watson.

Twenty20 versus Crib Point: Last Wednesday evening the club played Crib Point with the match coming to an exciting climax, a tie at 132 runs apiece with Crib Point eventually winning in a bowl off 3/1. Highlights were Scott Phillips with 57 and Jake Hewitt 26no, while Aaron Wilson took 3/23 and Carey Sawosz took four great outfield catches.

Coming event: Sunday 2 December, Sandown Greyhounds. Bus leaves the club at 12.45pm, $25 a head includes bus. Details and bookings: Jenny Bradshaw, 0411 023 618.

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Our horse trainers on a roll CRANBOURNE trainer Nikki Burke is poised to notch one of the most important wins of her career with Unpretentious in the weight-for-age Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1300m) at Sandown Park on Saturday.

A four-year-old by Golden Slipper winner Stratum, Unpretentious has suddenly blossomed into a star performer in this preparation.

After resuming with an effortless win at Ballarat, he showed his class when scoring an authoritative win in the listed $150,000 MSS Security Sprint at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. The run convinced Burke to tackle the Sandown Park event, worth $120,000. The decision has been supported by Craig Williams, who has ridden Unpretentious in each of the three wins he has registered so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has always given me a good feeling,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a few problems in the autumn but his preparation this spring has gone without a hitch and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if he developed into the type of horse Leading the pack: Below, Nikki Burke, trainer of Unpretentious, one of the favoured runners at Sandown Park on Saturday. Right, Craig Williams with his wife Larysa celebrates his Caulfield Cup victory aboard Dunaden. Pictures: Slickpix

that could win a race like the Group 1 Galaxy at Randwick in the autumn,â&#x20AC;? the Caulfield Cupwinning rider said.

While Melbourne trainers have endured a difficult spring carnival, their southeast and peninsula counterparts have punched above their weight.

As well as Nikki Burke, Cranbourne trainers Michael Kent, Robbie Laing and Ricky Maund all trained winners during Melbourne Cup week.

Mornington trainers Pat Carey and Simon Vercoe saddled winners on cup day while Anthony Freedman, who is based at Rye, scored an impressive win with the lightly raced Zydeco in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes. The Darleyowned filly then went on to finish second to Dear Demi in the Group 1 Crown Oaks.

Leviathan owner Lloyd Williams can finish off the Melbourne spring carnival in a blaze of glory with Mourayan in the $350,000 Zipping Classic (2400m).

Williams, who notched up his fourth Melbourne Cup with Green Moon, enjoyed a high degree of success in the race when in was known as the Sandown Cup. He won the event with Legible in 2003 and four times with the grand old performer Zipping, who now has

the race named after him.

A placegetter in the 2009 Irish Derby, Mourayan has proven a valuable commodity since joining the Williams team. His efforts include a win in the Bart Cummings at Flemington and the Craven Plate at Randwick as well as a second in the Group 1 Metropolitan.

The entire showed he is ready for this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assignment by finishing a creditable seventh in the cup.

Last year the father and son combination of Bill and Simon Wilde took the Sandown Guineas with roughie So Swift and the partnership has bright prospects again this year. The stable will be represented by Gold Medal, who finished a slashing third in the Hilton Hotel Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday.

It is likely he will have the services of Michael Rodd, who had the mount on Saturday. Rodd has been riding in brilliant style throughout the spring carnival. His wins include the Group 1 Myer Classic on Appearance and the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes.

The partnership of trainer Paul Messara and Craig Williams will join forces with Mahisara in the Sandown Stakes.

Messara and Williams successfully joined forces with

top-class mare Ortensia last season resulting in victories in the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes in Perth and the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint at Dubai in March this year.

A four-year-old by More Than Ready, Mahisara scored his fifth win from 14 starts in the 1400-metre handicap at Flemington on cup day with Williams in the saddle. He quickly had him in the box seat and after hitting the lead in the straight, was able to hold off all challengers.

It is expected a similar pattern will evolve at Sandown and on this basis he will again be hard to beat.

Other horses worth a look on Saturday are Union Gap (Guineas), Amarachi, Meidung (Twilight Glow), Exceptionally (Zipping Classic), Ironstein (Sandown Cup), Angel Of Mercy, Sheilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Star (Summoned Stakes) and Extra Zero (Eclipse Stakes). ď Ž International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips on a weekly podcast at www. racingandsports.com.au and at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts. com after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 10.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.