September 18th 2012

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A place for the police POLICE and Emergency Services Minister Peter Ryan came to Somerville on Monday to publicise the taking of the first step in providing the town with a police station.

No date has been given for the opening of the planned “$10 million 24-hour police complex”, although the state government has bought the site at the corner of Eramosa Rd West and Coolart Rd. Mr Ryan said $2 million was allocated in the 2011-12 budget to buy the land and begin the design process.

He described the land as “the perfect location and size to support a 24-hour police complex”.

“Once completed, the community will benefit from a centrally located police station that provides easy access to Somerville, Moorooduc, Hastings, Tyabb, Pearcedale, Baxter and Langwarrin South,” Mr Ryan said.

“The 2500-square metre station will be built to accommodate a uniform branch, highway patrol unit, management, special tasking unit, administration and warrants personnel.

“A business case is now being prepared for the construction phase of the Somerville police station project.”

Mr Burgess said the station would provide a “major boost” to community safety.

“This central site will also help take the pressure off the Hastings police station. Hastings will retain its contingent of officers, but have a smaller area to cover,” Mr Burgess said.

Mr Burgess said the government in the past two years had provided Frankston and the peninsula with an extra 80 “frontline” police “with a further 29 officers to be allocated in 2012-13”.

Site sign: Police Minister Peter Ryan and Hastings MP Neale Burgess at the site of the proposed Somerville police station with Joyce Shepherd and Carole Constable. Picture: Yanni

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TAFE struggles to cope with cuts – MP

By Keith Platt and Fran Henke AS managers at Chisholm TAFE struggle to deal with a $20 million budget cut, the Opposition is attacking the state government’s inability to stop secret documents being leaked.

The state’s “transition” plans for TAFEs across the state, including slashing funding by $290 million, were revealed last week after a report was leaked to the ABC. The revelations are embarrassing for Education Minister Martin Dixon, who is also the MP for Nepean on the southern peninsula.

Eastern Victoria Region MP Johan Scheffer has “demanded” Mr Dixon restore TAFE funding.

Meanwhile, Chisholm has already announced plans to cut 220 staff by the end of 2012, but says there are no plans to close its campuses at Frankston, Rosebud, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Berwick, Wonthaggi or Melbourne.

Courses likely to be dropped or only provided if paid in full by students include business administration and legal services, sport and fitness, food and meat processing, marketing, liberal arts, ceramics and areas of hospitality and events.

“Mr Dixon has not stood up even once to express the outrage felt right across the peninsula over these savage cuts, which are seriously affecting so many local residents, and it’s about time he did,” Mr Scheffer said.

“This explosive set of documents reveals exactly what the impact of the Baillieu government’s cuts will mean for Chisholm TAFE and each TAFE

campus across the state. Chisholm TAFE is looking at cutting 251 fulltime equivalent staff, raising tuition fees by 70 per cent and merging with Advance TAFE or GippsTAFE.” Mr Scheffer said Premier Ted Baillieu had ignored repeated demands by the community to release the transitions plans to allow students and staff to plan for the future.

“The premier claimed the plans were cabinet-in-confidence documents to prevent the damaging contents going public,” Mr Scheffer said.

“Mr Baillieu didn’t want these documents to be made public and now we know why – TAFE in Victoria will not be the same again.”

Chisholm CEO Maria Peters in May estimated next year’s budget cuts being “at least $25.5 million … on top of a loss of $4 million in funding from the state government last October”.

Ms Peters said further analysis had shown Chisholm would lose at least a further $8.5 million as a result of the changes to the funding of courses.

“There is no doubt that at Chisholm we will work and fight as hard as we can to find solutions and move this great institute forward with confidence to a positive and successful future,” she said.

Last week Ms Peters said Chisholm would have a “heightened commercial focus, enhance engagement with industry partners, university and school partners, alumni and the broader community”.

“I see the business transition plan as an opportunity for us. We had recognised the need for change and em-

Mural’s wedding: Thirty-two painting students at Chisholm Frankston were given a mystery task earlier this year. Each was handed the photocopy of a piece of something bigger and asked to paint it exactly but in their own style. There were no clues, it wasn’t a well-known picture, they couldn’t guess the result.

Two months later the work is hanging in the stairwell of Building C. Inspiration was Karl Briullov’s The Last Day of Pompeii, a large canvas painted by the Russian artist in 1830-33.

Pictured are some of the student artists with visual arts coordinator Nathan Fitzgerald and teacher Jon Hatfield, very happy with the consequences of collaboration.

barked on a major transformation program of our people, our culture and our systems some time ago.

“The government reform, however, means we have had to expedite this and will have to make significant change to our educational programs, operations and business operations to ensure our ongoing success. This will be a challenge, but one I am confident Chisholm can achieve.”

Chisholm Frankston has announced the cuts will not affect its courses in visual arts.

“We were sure we’d survive,” arts program coordinator Nathan Fitzgerald said.

“We have quality courses and currently have the highest intake of students ever.”

Cuts to TAFE colleges, including the historic Ballarat Arts School, which

has been teaching art since 1870, leaves Frankston offering one of the few remaining visual arts diplomas as well as an advanced diploma of creative product development.

Chisholm Frankston is one of few campuses remaining with full printmaking facilities.

“The public perception has been that we’re closing,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “I am delighted to say, we are not.”

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Mangroves seen as a carbon ‘bank’ Western Port’s ecology in decline THE ecological health of Western Port has declined rapidly over the past 35 years, it was revealed in a 2008 documentary released in June 2009 at Hastings.

Western Port Seagrass Partnership’s Western Port Cherished and Challenged, produced with $50,000 from Esso, showed erosion from fastflowing drains and creeks once filtered and slowed by the Koo Wee Rup swamp, sea level rise, more frequent storm surges, and polluted runoff from agricultural and urban land had all caused the death of vast areas of seagrass and mangrove, and reduced flora and fauna communities.

Partnership scientists said the effects of the draining of the swamp were still being seen more than 100 years after draining started to create some of the state’s most fertile farmland.

They estimated Western Port received more than 60,000 tonnes of sediment a year from drains and streams as well as erosion in the catchment and the edges of the bay.

The sediment smothered all life in Western Port including the crucial seagrass meadows that formed the bottom of the food chain that stretched from micro-organisms up to fish, sharks, dolphins seals, penguins and even whales.

Loss of mangroves had caused massive erosion, especially on the northern and eastern shores, with sections around Lang Lang losing up to one metre a year.

In 2009, the partnership said one plan was to recreate a ribbon of swampland on the northern shore to “slow the flow”.  The DVD with the 2008 doco as well as footage of the 1970s Shapiro study of Western Port’s environment, three documentaries made by the ABC for the state government in 1981, and an ABC television news story about Tim Ealey is available from the Western Port Seagrass Partnership website: www.seagrass.com.au

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By Mike Hast NEW research shows mangroves, seagrass beds and tidal marshes hold as much if not more carbon than landbased forests.

The carbon stored in such coastal ecosystems is known as “blue carbon” and the discovery makes Western Port’s ecosystem even more valuable than previously thought (see ‘Western Port ecology in decline’).

The research was published in a recent edition of PLOS ONE, an international science journal.

Estimating Global ‘Blue Carbon’ Emissions from Conversion and Degradation of Vegetated Coastal Ecosystems reveals seagrass ecosystems in particular are champions of carbon storage as they store carbon faster, longer and more than twice the amount forests can hold.

The downside is that disturbing or removing coastal ecosystems releases high levels of carbon.

The report’s lead author, United States scientist Linwood Peddleton, said up to 19 per cent of carbon released by all deforestation comes from coastal habitats undergoing “conversion” or being destroyed.

The damage bill worldwide of coastal ecosystem destruction could be as high as $42 billion a year.

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Carbon conundrum: Seagrass beds, mangroves and tidal marshes such as those in Western Port can hold more carbon than land-based forests. The photo was taken at Jacks Beach looking toward Hastings. Picture: Keith Platt

The research raises questions about: “whole of environment” cost of expanding the Port of Hastings, which has been estimated to be at least $10 billion for basic infrastructure alone and will likely destroy mangroves near Long Point at Hastings as well as north of the BlueScope wharf.  The cost of erosion of Western Port’s coast, especially on the eastern and northern shores.  The true economic and environmental value of mangrove replacement programs such as those being conducted by Tim “Dr Mangrove” Ealey on the Lang Lang coast and on French Island by the Landcare group.  The

 The cost of coastal ecosystem destruction if sea level rise predictions come to fruition.

Daniel Donato, a co-author of the report published in PLOS ONE, says coastal vegetation areas and ecosystems being converted for coastal development and construction are a major cause of blue carbon being released.

Converting vegetated coastal ecosystems is “habitat destruction”, he said.

Culprits include offshore dredging and urban development.

Although vegetated coastal ecosystems have been lost in past centuries to land use, this has accelerated in recent

decades. The team calculates a loss of 30-40 per cent of tidal marshes and seagrasses, and almost 100 per cent of mangroves, in the next 100 years depending on conversion rates.

Carbon accumulated over centuries is in danger of being released in just a few decades.

Little attention has been paid to blue carbon in emissions accounting or carbon market protocols.

Government policies promoting sustainable management of coastal ecosystems could prove crucial in reducing carbon emissions.

THE Victorian Electoral Committee is gearing up for next month’s council elections with calls for candidates and reminders about compulsory voting.

It will be postal voting only at Mornington Peninsula and Frankston council elections.

Voting is compulsory and ballot packs will be mailed out by the Victorian Electoral Commission in the second week of October.

Nominations for candidates open Thursday and close at midday five days later on 25 September.

The peninsula has six wards, with two three-councillor wards (Briars and Seawinds), one two-councillor ward (Nepean) and three single-councillor wards (Watson, Cerberus and Red Hill).

The new ward divisions were announced earlier this year following a review by the VEC. The shire itself had wanted to retain 11 single-councillor wards.

Frankston is divided into three wards – North-West, North-East and South – with three councillors in each.

“Prospective candidates should act quickly to ensure they don’t miss out on lodging their nomination,” acting electoral commissioner Liz Williams said.

Candidates must lodge their nominations and a $250 fee with the Mornington Peninsula returning officer Julie

Allan. Forms can be downloaded from the website or can be obtained from Ms Allan by calling 5981 1339.

Nomination forms can be filled out on the VEC’s online “candidate helper” at vec.vic.gov.au However, the nomination cannot be finalised until the form is physically lodged with Ms Allan.

An information session for prospective candidates will be held at 5pm on Wednesday at the shire office, 21 Marine Pde, Hastings.

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South East Water’s Link delay after Abigroup cost $4m for HQ land ‘discrepancies’

By Keith Platt SOUTH East Water is paying $4 million for the site of its new Frankston headquarters.

The land facing Kananook Creek stretches from Beach St in the north to Playne St and is owned by Frankston Council.

A South East Water spokesperson said the price was market value and that moving to a new building there would “save us and our customers at least $20 million over the next 20 years”.

Council has agreed to ignore its own building height regulations to speed up approval for the building on land now used for a car park.

A South East Water sewage pumping station that has been at the site since 1968 will be removed.

“We also have another sewage pump station on the other side of Kananook Creek,” the spokesperson said.

“With Frankston’s population continuing to grow, our engineers are currently looking at the best ways to service the region’s sewerage needs and consolidating these two pump stations is one option we are exploring.”

Architect BVN has been appointed to design the new building, which is scheduled for completion in 2015.

Office site: Land for the new South East Water building is bounded by Kananook Creek, Beach St in the north, Playne St in the south and the Landmark building

“With the very best designers on board, we will develop a building that will activate and enhance the boulevard along Frankston’s foreshore for the greater benefit of the local community,” South East Water managing director Kevin Hutchings said.

“BVN’s emphasis is on designing a building that complements Frankston’s foreshore and can meet the needs of South East Water, our customers and the broader community.

“While it is still early days in the planning process, it is our intention that the new building will be at least a five-star energy efficient, open-plan office space that will have a modern

and creative flair to add to the environment of Frankston.”

Mr Hutchings said BVN had designed some of Melbourne’s “very best buildings”, including the NAB and Myer head offices at Docklands.

“It is the leading international design house behind the Olympic Tennis Centre in Beijing and the Olympic athletes village in London, and its team is currently designing the Australian Embassy in Bangkok,” he said.

BVN’s national director James Grose saw the building as a “great opportunity to contribute to the renewal of Frankston’s foreshore”.

By Mike Hast THE completion date for Peninsula Link is under a cloud after Lend Lease, the parent company of freeway builder Abigroup, announced it was “conducting an immediate and thorough investigation” into cost discrepancies.

Last week, four senior managers were suspended over alleged underreporting of potential losses of the freeway project, which has been plagued by wet weather since construction started in 2010.

Lend Lease suspended Peter Brecht, managing director of Lend Lease’s Australian construction arm; Darrell Hendry, chief financial officer of Lend Lease’s infrastructure section; Abigroup managing director David Jurd; and Abigroup chief financial officer David Walker.

Lend Lease, which acquired Abigroup when it bought the Australian business of German construction company Bilfinger Berger in early 2011, announced it had discovered discrepancies involve the potential under-reporting of the anticipated profit on one project and the potential under-reporting of the anticipated loss on another project.

Reports claimed the under-reporting of profit was for the upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway in Queensland and the under-reporting of loss was for Peninsula Link.

Construction of Peninsula Link started in February 2010.

It is a public private partnership between the Victorian government’s Linking Melbourne Authority and Southern Way, a consortium of Abigroup, Lend Lease and Royal Bank of Scotland.

Lend Lease will send a field team to scrutinise all parts of the 27km project, which will connect EastLink tollway at Seaford and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Mt Martha.

This is expected to take a month.

On Tuesday last week, a spokeswoman for state Roads Minister Terry Mulder reportedly said any extra costs would not be passed on to the government and the freeway remained on track to be open in early 2013.

But the freeway builder has been saying for some months the road would be completed in December.

Extra costs are believed to have been caused by wet weather and Abigroup using subcontractors to make up time.

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Bittersweet day for footy winners and losers EMU went to the footy on Saturday to see the Nepean Division battle of the bayside towns.

Sorrento was going for three flags in a row against a determined Dromana side that had produced a stellar season and was hoping to break a 41-year premiership drought.

The contest attracted media types from the Big City who found their way to Frankston Park because of the tragic death a few days earlier of Sorrento footballer John McCarthy on a Port Adelaide Football Club end-of-season trip to Las Vegas.

Sorrento won by two points and it was humbling to see the conflicted emotions of tough footballers weeping for the loss of McCarthy, but also feeling a great sense of achievement for having won another flag.

Just before the start of the game, there was a minute’s silence for McCarthy, who played junior footy with the Sharks and for a short time with Dandenong Southern Stingrays before being drafted by Collingwood in 2007 and playing 18 games. He went to Port Adelaide this year and played 21 games.

As the Sharks and their supporters cheered and slapped backs for the victory, and consoled each other over the loss of McCarthy, the Dromana Tigers formed a ragged circle around their coach Gavin Artico, who gave them a quiet message of encouragement.

Before the game, Emu spotted Sorrento area shire councillor Tim Rodgers, who was wearing a dark blue jacket. “Where is your red jacket,” Emu asked, but did not get a reply.

Emu followed Tim past the beer and burger tents to a spot on the terraces where Sharks and Tigers fans stood near each other, hurling good-natured insults.

It was surprising to see shire CEO Michael Kennedy standing next to Mt Eliza area shire councillor Leigh Eustace, whose team is in the Peninsula Division final against Frankston YCW on Saturday.

Dr Kennedy told the Emu he shouldn’t be surprised as he went to a lot of local footy games and had umpired for many years. This is a handy skill to have when separating warring councillors.

It became obvious during the game when he made several perceptive comments, such as about how the holdingthe-ball rule was interpreted in the MPNFL (like in the good old days – give the bloke with the ball a chance to get rid of it).

Leigh Eustace expounded on the state of the playing surface, saying it had caused the ball to bounce off at unnatural angles the previous week.

Emu pointed out the Aussie Rules ball was not round, which might have been why it bounced in unusual ways. Cr Eustace was having none of this and as the game progressed said the ball was bouncing more truly than a week ago.

Emu gave up.

At quarter time, Emu visited the

RPP-FM broadcast team in the scoreboard building on the northern side of the ground. Toey and Vossy and crew were summing up a great start by the Tigers, but told listeners the Sharks would come out firing in the second quarter. This proved to be correct, but it took Sorrento until the final quarter before they headed a gallant Dromana, gave the lead back then got in front and stayed there during the frantic final minutes.

At the long break Emu went to a food tent and asked for a cold pie. Disappointingly the pie was lukewarm, but the beverage was colder than a penguin’s flipper. Isn’t it odd how it’s easier to make something colder than hot?

Well done, Sorrento. Commiserations to Dromana.

Government’s ferals IS anyone else perplexed about the state government asking its Department of Primary Industries to investigate decades-long rumours about panther-like creatures in the bush?

Wouldn’t the money be better spent eradicating feral cats – or wild dogs or foxes?

Emu thought it must have been the second April Fool’s Day of the year when hearing this news a couple of weeks ago.

Turns out National Party leader Peter Ryan promised a panther probe prior to the 2010 state election. The government says “Pete’s panther probe” will not cost much.

Spending even one dollar is too much, Emu reckons.

The “panther-like” creatures are feral cats seen by people with a poor sense of perspective.

The government has a poor sense of perspective, too. It’s cutting budgets of Parks Victoria, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and TAFE colleges.

Perhaps when the government finds the panthers it can take photos, make postcards, sell them to overseas tourists and put the cash back into the public service – or any of its dwindling services, really.

know what a curse it is and sally forth at regular intervals to weed reserves and roadsides, doing the job that government departments should be doing.

Boneseed has shallow roots so quite large bushes are easy to pull out. You can remove bushes taller than a person by rocking the trunk back and forth.

Once you learn what it looks like, you’ll see boneseed all over the place.

Some uninformed residents even cultivate the pretty yellow bush in their gardens.

Ban boneseed, Emu says.

VicRoads ‘garden’

Mind the ducks

IT’S nice to see the spring blossoms bursting forth beside the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.

So good of VicRoads to plant all those pretty yellow bushes next to the road and in the median strip, especially in the section between Arthurs Seat and Jetty Rd, Rosebud.

But hang on. What’s this? Much of it is boneseed? But it’s got such a cheerful, bright yellow flower.

African boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) is one of the state’s worst environmental weeds, according to botanists and the government’s own experts.

It hasn’t been planted by VicRoads; it’s self-seeding and chokes out native plants.

But it certainly hasn’t been removed

by VicRoads. The damnable stuff is all over Arthurs Seat, too. Parks Victoria where are you?

There’s plenty of boneseed on shire land, too.

Friends groups on the peninsula

MRS Emu has just ducked into the study and asked Emu to mention that ducks all over the peninsula are on the move, looking for partners, making ducklings, building nests and generally taking risks beside roads.

She wants everyone to look out for them, especially when they start waddling across roads with their offspring.

Pretty pest: Spring has sprung and the dreaded environmental weed boneseed is all over the peninsula. Picture: Yanni

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Going, going, gone: A high-reach excavator on Wednesday demolishes the iconic Arthurs Seat lookout tower, which Parks Victoria said had concrete cancer. Pictures: Yanni

Crunch time for historic tower

By Mike Hast ARTHURS Seat’s historic lookout tower is no more. The 78-year-old concrete and steel tower was demolished last Wednesday by Parks Victoria’s contractors Guilfoyle Australasia.

The company used a high-reach excavator that reminded onlookers of

Watch a video of the Arthurs Seat tower’s demolition by using a QR reader on the code.

a mechanical Tyrannosaurus rex. It chewed through the tower in a matter of hours.

On Monday and Tuesday, the contractors salvaged a number of items from the tower, which Dromana and District Historical Society president Peter Holloway hopes will be displayed in an interpretative centre.

The centre would either be a small building on the footprint of the tower or part of the top station of the new chairlift, being built by a consortium led by 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon, a senior executive with Macquarie Bank.

Items rescued included all three iron gates from the tower’s base; the Captain Matthew Flinders commemorative stone plaque; the Shire of Flinders plaque commemorating the tower’s builder, the engineer G W Brown; all six directional brass plaques that point to distant landmarks such as Melbourne, Mt Macedon and Mt Dande-

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Mr Holloway said it was a sad day for the peninsula’s history. “The demolition of the tower needs to motivate the peninsula community as soon as possible to the next step in commemorating this most significant part of the history of Arthurs Seat,� he said.

Mr Holloway said he hoped the building of a museum to house the salvaged items and tell the history of Arthurs Seat would be supported by local heritage groups, Parks Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire, local businesses, philanthropists and the chairlift consortium.

He said an interpretative centre could tell the story of Arthurs Seat, which was a significant site for Aborigines as well as Europeans over more than 200 years.

Explorer Matthew Flinders climbed the 300-metre mountain in 1803 during his survey of Port Phillip.

Door prize: Workers remove one of three iron gates from the tower. Pictures: Yanni

The tower was erected by the Shire of Flinders in 1934-35 for the centenary of Victoria 1834-1934.

Its removal opens the way for a new chairlift, which will have a top station behind the tower’s footprint. The $5 million plus chairlift project will in-

clude a 360-degree viewing tower as well as a bottom station with cafe and large car park.

It will replace the chairlift built in 1961 that has not operated since mid2006 when mechanical failure stranded about 12 people.

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Planning changes will be ‘disastrous’ OPINION

By Ranald Macdonald and David Gill “Giving in to vested interests is not planning.” Letter to the editor writer Don Macrae of Warrandyte in The Age, 11/09/12 PLANNING changes promoted by the Baillieu government for Victoria are the recipe for an unmitigated disaster for urban and city dwellers alike.

Our green wedges will be despoiled, urban boundaries threatened, national parks and reserves handed over to the whims of private enterprise, and the appealing and productive Mornington Peninsula – with its towns and villages of special character and charm – will be turned over to developers.

All of these changes are being introduced by Planning Minister Matthew Guy without discussion, and in the name of competition and benefits to the economy.

When a government tells you that the medicine it has suddenly prescribed will “create certainty”, “promote economic development”, “assist tourism” and “help farmers” while “removing unnecessary planning restrictions”, wise heads would say: “I didn’t know the state of planning was so badly in need of change. Let us analyse what

you are doing with such haste and assess the likely results.”

In simple terms, the Victorian government has decided on the advice of special interests, a commitment to “economic rationalism” and without policy discussion to change planning throughout our state. And quickly, although the government says an independent panel will sift through submissions.

The green wedges will be affected by the right to build on them, rural Victoria will never be the same again and individuals will have little opportunity to prevent, or even question, inappropriate development in our towns and villages – and even in our jealously guarded national parks and reserves.

There should be revolution or, at the very least, public anger and concern.

Journalists, commentators and citizens should be asking questions.

But, to date – and public comment closes on Friday 21 September – spin has won out so far with the government saying tourism will be better off with private development in our tourist areas so we can be more competitive, farmers will do better without the need for planning approvals, business will spend more if it can do much of what it likes in our communities, and the green wedges can absorb service stations, schools, places of entertainment and dense accommodation.

So we will all be happier with more investment – whatever it does to the appeal of the Mornington Peninsula, for example, where a strategy plan had been promised – and the new “one shoe fits all” approach will simplify planning throughout the state. But:  The proposed zonings aim to increase the number of “as of right” commercial uses with no rights of appeal when a large development is plonked next to or near residents. This includes no right of appeal against unlimited hours of operation.  Commercial zones are to be extended into residential zones, again with no right of appeal even against the height of buildings, loud noises or busy car parks. There will be no need to demonstrate community benefit when expanding commercial zones into quiet residential areas.  Shopkeepers will see the ruination of their retail centres because zonings allow out-of-centre retail development, particularly along main roads.  We will also have ad hoc development stretching out along main roads and ruining the approaches to beautiful towns and villages.  Industrial zones and business and commercial zones are to be mixed together, creating mayhem for smaller shopping centres and unlucky residents next to a new, free-standing large supermarket or hardware-type store.

 In the rural zones – including farming and green wedges – all existing limits on tourism-based developments will be removed, with no new strategy to protect us from overdevelopment.

This includes the effects on existing businesses, which will be devalued.  A function centre or large-scale accommodation on that quiet country lane? No limits will apply. Build as many as you like as it’s good for tourism and the economy.  The proposals will allow multiple excisions into small farms. We will have houses dotted over every view on the Mornington Peninsula.  Tourists and visitors from the city love our country roads, the space and the tranquillity, but will they keep coming when we look like just another suburb because of overdevelopment?  According to estimates by tourism authorities, peninsula tourism contributes $850 million a year (Mornington Peninsula Shire planners estimate closer to $2 billion a year, depending on

how you calculate the figures), while agricultural production gives a $600 million annual boost to the economy.  Former prohibited uses in the countryside and its 40-hectare limit on land able to be subdivided and developed are to be lifted, with service stations, medical centres, schools and all forms of accommodation allowable.

Final point: Victoria’s rural landscape, once devalued, will never return. This is the thing about planning – development can never be returned to the past. Development – good and bad – is forever.  Ranald Macdonald is a member of Flinders Community Association and a former managing director of The Age. David Gill is a former Shire of Mornington shire president, a member of the Western Port Regional Planning Council and chairman of planning for the shire. An edited version of this article was published in The Age on Saturday 15 September.

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By David Morris PLANNING on the Mornington Peninsula has long been a controversial topic.

In the 1960s plans were afoot to develop the Moorooduc Plain to accommodate the workforce for the “Ruhr of Victoria�, which was then planned for Western Port. Happily, largely through the efforts of a former minister and former president of the Legislative Council, Alan Hunt, and others, sanity prevailed and the plain, and the peninsula, was protected.

In the decades since, a delicate balance has prevailed, supported by successive councils and successive governments, until the introduction of Melbourne 2030 under the Bracks government.

With Melbourne 2030 came a state directive that the peninsula was to be considered as part of metropolitan Melbourne. Main St in Mornington and High St in Hastings were considered to be no different to Church St inRichmond or Chapel St in Prahran.

Across the peninsula’s villages and towns, city planning rules were applied, bringing with them applications for high-rise towers in the Mornington commercial area and high-density residential proposals in adjacent streets.

Neighbourhood character ceased to carry any weight when plans were considered.

With Melbourne 2030 came green wedge zones that were seen in some quarters as better protection for rural areas, but the sad reality for the peninsula is that in most instances planning controls were weakened.

Battle lines: Fears have been raised that the state government’s new planning laws may allow expanded development in green wedges zones and national parks, such as the linear reserve stretching from Flinders to Point Nepean at Portsea.

Picture: Keith Platt

The resubdivision of Norman Lodge, in the Mt Eliza–Mornington green break could not have been considered until the introduction of the green wedge zone made that development possible.

Since the introduction of Melbourne 2030, while Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has worked hard to protect its patch, the ever-present risk of an appeal to VCAT, where anything can happen, has made it much harder to protect our towns, villages and rural areas.

Today, the peninsula is home to 150,000 people and has a strong economy generating more than $11 billion annually.

One of the strengths of the peninsula is its diversity. Some $850 million comes from tourism each year and $650 million from agriculture.

More than 40 per cent of employment is generated from retailing and services in peninsula towns.

The key ingredient to success has been the protection of the peninsula’s rural areas – protection that fosters appropriate development and jobs, but ensures the key characteristics that attract to visitors are enhanced, not compromised and lost.

Despite the impact of Melbourne 2030, our towns have retained the character that makes them a favourite shortterm destination for Melburnians and the location of choice for many to make their homes and careers.

The peninsula’s state MPs, Martin Dixon, Neale Burgess and myself, have consistently expressed our concern about the impact of Melbourne 2030 on both the rural and urban areas. At the 2006 election, the Liberal Party made a

commitment to introduce a peninsulaspecific planning statement.

The commitment was repeated in 2010 and, with the change of government, is now in the process of being implemented.

While a full discussion of the intricacies of town planning would take more space than is available on this page, it is important to recognise that councils and VCAT take decisions in the context of policy, zones and overlays.

While the zones are important, the policy is critical.

For the past decade, since the introduction of Melbourne 2030, that policy has been the metropolitan policy. It has been at the heart of some very ordinary planning decisions and that is what must change.

The state government recently released a discussion paper on a new suite

of zones. The zones, like the ones they would replace, are designed to apply across the state.

It is important to remember that zones are not the entire planning system, they are one part of it.

In the case of the draft zones, some very important tools are proposed for our planners, which will enable councils to clearly identify where residential growth should occur and particularly where particular neighbourhood character should be protected. This is a change for which my colleagues and I have been fighting for years.

A recent opinion piece [‘Change spells doom for peninsula’, The News 4/9/12, by David Gill a former shire president of the Shire of Mornington shire] seemed to suggest that zones, in isolation, determine what sort and what level of development will occur.

If this was true the battle to protect the peninsula would have been lost decades ago.

The state government is committed to the introduction of a peninsula planning statement that will guide development over the decades to come in a manner that builds on our strengths and protects the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula for future generations. I look forward to working with my colleagues, the council and the community toward that end. ď Ž David Morris is MP for Mornington and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government. He is a former shire president of the Shire of Mornington and was a member of Westernport Regional Planning and Coordination Committee for six years.

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Carers busy in the baby season

By Keith Platt THEY may be “rats of the air” to some and pests to building owners, but to Janet Wheeler two seagull chicks are wildlife in need of care.

Spring, “the baby season”, is a busy time of year for the wildlife carer of Frankston South and there is no discrimination when the orphans begin to arrive.

“I think these ones probably fell off the roof,” Ms Wheeler said of the two chicks.

“People pick them up and care for them, but the chicks become imprinted and stay near people, who they see as a source of food.”

Ms Wheeler acknowledges seagulls (really silver gulls) can be pests, but says they are attracted by ready food sources left in bins or as rubbish on the ground.

They live among the litter of landfills and seemingly never sleep under the overhead lights of central Frankston while dodging cars to pick up tidbits.

Scientists alarmed at the impact of the baby boom in silver gull numbers resorted to poisoning them at Lake Eyre to prevent them eating the eggs and taking over the habitat of the less aggressive banded stilt.

The humane treatment of seagulls will be addressed by wildlife rescuer Melanie Attard at next month’s Wildlife AWAREness Day at Langwarrin.

The event is being run by the AWARE (Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education) group to publicise threats to native animals and birds.

Ms Attard will discuss the need for the humane treatment of seagulls and the controversial roof deterrents that see many of the birds suffer a slow and painful death from entanglement.

“Wildlife rescue footage and data also will be available and, while some rescues are not for the unfit or fainthearted, everyone will be inspired and informed about how they can help injured and orphaned wildlife,” Ms Wheeler said.

“It is a community event to educate and inspire how to be wildlife and environmentally friendly and to promote and raise awareness of the importance of remnant bushland and wildlife corridors.

“We will be promoting wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and the role animals play in biodiversity.”

Ms Wheeler said information would be available about the impact of domestic pets, loss of habitat and rubbish on wildlife “and how we can all contribute to biodiversity and sustainable living”.

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Silver’s saviour: Wildlife carer Janet Wheeler shows compassion for all animals and birds, including silver gulls. Picture: Yanni

release back to the wild. AWARE has been rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in Frankston and the surrounding suburbs for more than seven years.

The group runs a 24-hour volunteer hotline for wildlife advice and rescue.

“Our local network of trained rescue personnel, licensed shelters and carers and collaboration with other groups and individuals enables us to provide a service dedicated to giving every ani-

mal a lifeline and second chance,” Ms Wheeler said.

Money raised at the AWARE event will help volunteers pay for the hotline, providing animals with specialised food, rehabilitation facilities, rescue equipment, training and education.

The event will include activities for children, “wildlife ‘challenges”, information and displays on wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable living, raffles

and silent auctions. Native plants andhabitat boxes will be on sale alongside market stalls while wildlife educators will hand out wildlife fact cards and lead nature walks.

A climbing arborist will speak about trees.

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NEWS DESK

Wet weather brings snapper ON THE LINE

Lunch: Igor Savin and friends Anu Sharma, Ankit Sharma, Dean Hatzis and Aaron Tsiaudouris landed this lovely 3.5kg snapper off Yaringa Boat Harbour in Western Port.

What’s biting Squid: On the weekend the squid came back on the chew in southern Port Phillip and in Western Port. Tyabb Bank and Quail Bank were the best locations in Western Port, and Rye to Queenscliff fished best in Port Phillip.

The majority of the squid fell to dark jigs in sizes 3 to 3.5.

Whiting: King Georges are quite good at the moment at the southern end of Port Phillip with Portsea to Point Nepean the best. Balnarring, Tyabb and Quail banks have been the pick of locations in Western Port. Best baits have

been pippies, mussels and fresh squid.

Snapper: The reds are thick on the sounders in both bays, but catches have been a little inconsistent. Best places to bag a few reds have been Hastings and Eagle Rock in Western Port and Mornington to Mt Eliza in Port Phillip. Best baits have been fresh squid, USA squid, pilchards and silver whiting. Best results are on a running sinker rig with as little lead as possible.

Jonny from Yaringa Boat Hire reports good fishing at the top end of Western Port. “While the leatherjackets are thick at times, those willing to

stick it out are doing very well on King George whiting.”

He said the snapper catches are becoming more consistent now the water temperature is slowly starting to rise. Other species caught during the week included grass whiting, flathead, salmon, tommy ruff, squid and gummy sharks.

Salmon: In Port Phillip schools of salmon have been moving between Mt Martha and Mt Eliza. There are a few schools of small salmon in Western Port between Watson Inlet and Warneet. While not large, the fish are fun

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By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro THE secret is well and truly out – snapper are here in a big way.

While the fishing has been mixed, the schools and numbers of fish are incredible. I have always found that the best snapper seasons occur when we have a wetter than average winter and spring.

This is due to the amount of organisms flushed out of creeks and rivers.

Plankton feed the pilchards, which in turn feed squid, salmon and barracouta schools that enter our two bays at the same time as the snapper. Hence the more food, the bigger and longer the run of snapper.

The wet winter and spring means we could have one of the best snapper seasons for some time.

The water temperature is about 12 degrees and this is keeping the snapper slow. Once the water rises to 1416 degrees it will be on for young and old.

For those who want a few snapper for the pan, let’s try and make the most of this wonderful resource; we should always endeavour to use the whole fish.

It’s a bad look when you go to boat ramps and see snapper carcasses littered everywhere with wings and belly intact.

Many people like fish frames for stock, fish cakes, smoking and barbecues.

If you want a fish frame, hit the local boat ramp and ask the fishos at the cleaning tables.

to catch and provide good bait. Best results are on small soft plastics and blue bait.

Tip of the week WHEN you’re squid fishing and you can see the squid, but can’t get them to take your offering, try casting your jig behind the squid and moving it rapidly over the squid. When the jig is about one metre in front of your quarry, let it sink all the way to the bottom (avoiding snagging, of course). More than 80 per cent of squid will be caught as the jig sinks. This technique imitates a frightened and injured bait fish and triggers the squid’s predatory instinct.

Tight lines and calm seas.

Exclusive offer for readers HIRE a four-person tinnie for five hours at Mornington (Port Phillip) or Yaringa (Western Port) for $110, a saving of $40. Offer only valid on weekends till 30 September. Bookings essential.

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real estate directory Tallon Alf Tallon

Sid Ferguson

Mobile:0417 711 958

Mobile:0418 321 963

Tallon First National 35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000

Satchwells 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888 EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

EMAIL: info@tallon.com.au

Sean Crimmins

Michael Curry

Mobile: 0411 734 814

Mobile:0409 410 456

Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412

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

EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: sales@mcrealestate.com.au

Phil Stone

Chris Jonker

Jason Dowler

Mobile: 0408 363 686

Mobile: 0412 226 758

Mobile:0404 299 854

Mobile: 0403 598 754

Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Flinders Road, HASTINGS. 5979 3555

L. Cooper Real Estate 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,SOMERVILLE 5977 7766

Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003

Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7733

Kerry-Lee Marshall

EMAIL:kerryleemarshall@century21.com.au

EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER BAXTER

33 Stornaway Drive 2.00-2.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 _________________________________________________________________________________ 236 Golf Links Road 3.00-3.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177

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DP L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4/8 Raymond Street 11.00-11.30am L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4/1105 Frankston-Flinders Rd. 11.00-11.30am Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1/1037 Frankston-Flinders Rd. 11.00-11.30am Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1/6 Clarinda Street 12.00-12.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1182 Frankston-Flinders Road 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 _________________________________________________________________________________ 13 Owen Court 12.00-12.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 29 Somerville Crescent 1.00-1.30pm L.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766 _________________________________________________________________________________ 130 Clarendon Drive 1.00-1.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1/11 Dominic Mews 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5977 8877 _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

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96 Denham Road Century 21 Homeport 2 Craig Avenue L.Cooper Real Estate

12.00-12.30pm 5979 3555 1492 12.00-12.30pm 5977 7766

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25 Central Avenue 1.00-1.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________

HASTINGS

19 Madang Court 11.00-11.30am Ray White Hastings 5979 3555 10 McCallum Street 11.30- 12.00 Noon Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Jarrod Drive 11.30-12.00 Noon Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2/46 James Street 12.00-12.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 6/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 17/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 13/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 1-3 / 16 Douglas Street 1.00-2.00pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4/2 Skinner Street 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5979 2288 _________________________________________________________________________________ 46 Warranqite Crescent 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Madang Court 2.00-2.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 25 Michelle Drive 2.00-2.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 231 Hendersons Road 2.30-3.00pm Satchwells Real Estate 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 13 Samuel Court 3.00-3.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5979 2288 _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

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288-290 Stony Point Road 10.30-11.00am Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________

67 Disney Street 12.00-12.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 13 Mentiplay Street 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 64 Disney Street 12.30-1.00pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Market Street 1.00-1.30pm Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________ 38 Park Road 1.30-2.00pm Satchwells Real Estate 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Kenny Street 2.00-2.30pm Tallon First National 5979 3000 _________________________________________________________________________________ 103 Milne Street 2.00-2.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________

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8 Myers Road 11.30-12 Noon Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Goris Close 12.30-1.00pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Bennett Street 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 3a Wilson Avenue 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 89 Jacka Street 2.30-3.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2524 Frankston-Flinders Rd. 2.30-3.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333

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105 Bittern Dromana Road 11.30am-12 Noon Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 3100 Frankston-Flinders Rd. 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 66 Balnarring Road 2.30-3.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 43 Stumpy Gully Road 3.00-3.30pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________

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Far and away FROM this stunning lifestyle property you can get away from all the white noise of society and, if preferred, everyone else, with only native fauna as your neighbours and birdsong as your wake-up call. This extremely private property has a two-way entrance flanked by trim native gardens and flowering gums. At the end of the driveway stands a modern Australiana ranch-style home ready to welcome you. It is a beautifully presented home with a formal entry leading to a series of living zones of more than 260 square metres.

A combined formal lounge and dining room, with open fireplace, can be closed off from the centrally located timber kitchen, which is part of a larger open-plan area. The smart kitchen has stylish countertops, underbench oven and stainless-steel dishwasher. Timber windows face a landscaped courtyard garden. The adjoining casual dining area and delightful lounge room have a free-standing wood heater and split-system air-conditioner. There are four bedrooms and a large separate study with bookcases. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in dressing room. The lifestyle aspects of the property are impressive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every morning you can throw off the bed covers and dive into an indoor heated pool, fully enclosed by a glass atrium and surrounded by fern gardens and complete with changing room. If you need more exercise, play a few sets of tennis or take a walk around the 8094-square metre (two-acre) site. For romantic occasions, picnic on your own private island in the middle of the ornamental lake. Outbuildings include a large, double-bay steel shed and a double carport. The land is dotted with several charming spots to take in the serenity and enjoy your own tranquil piece of paradise.

Address: 192 Hendersons Road, BITTERN Price: $780,000 Agency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003 Agent: Chris Jonker, 0404 299 854

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By negotiation: $640,000 - $700,000

Listen to the birds sing Situated on approx. one acre, this property has been meticulously maintained and perfectly presented to combine privacy with modern day living. Centrally placed on the property to ensure privacy and enjoyment, this lifestyle property oozes charm and character and is adorned with a full-length veranda and colonial style windows. Offering four bedrooms, two with own ensuites plus main bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen has been totally upgraded and boasts top of the range s/steel appliances. The main bedroom has FES & WIR and r/cycle A/C. Behind the home is a large covered entertaining area, shed, water tanks and gated access from two street frontages. This a lifestyle opportunity not to be missed, close to all shops, cafes, beaches and wineries.

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INSPECT: By Appointment ADDRESS:88 Jacka Street, Bittern

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Address: 74 Salmon Street, HASTINGS Price: $370,000 – $450,000 Agency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888 Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

5970 7333

10/14 High Street

THIS exciting new townhouse development has been designed to incorporate views across Western Port Bay as well as generous entertainment areas. The ground floor offers large bedrooms with quality floor coverings, a carport with panel-lift remote doors, bathroom and laundry. On the first floor will be open-plan living with a modern kitchen including stainless-steel appliances and stone benchtops. From here, the water views so important to the design can be viewed through large floor-to-ceiling windows and from the balcony. The lifestyle aspects of town will all be close at hand with the marina, Pelican Park Recreation Centre and quality restaurants all within walking distance. Each townhouse will have its own title and there will be no body corporate fees. Eager buyers can take advantage of stamp duty savings by buying off the plan.

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We are proud to offer this approx. 20.94 acre site, offered for sale for the first ti me since 1933. The former apple orchard farm consists of a well constructed 3 bedroom residence with combined lounge & dining area, modern kitchen & meals area, laundry and double carport. Outside features large 8 bay machinery shed with office + smaller machinery shed and large irrigation dam. Have the lifestyle change at a very reasonable price for such a large holding.

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.

Delightful 1.8 acre approx property positioned for privacy and combined with a relaxed rural environment to provide the ultimate in quality small acreage living. Entertain on the rear balcony and enjoy the lovely outlook towards Western Port Bay. Almost 3 years old and 28sq. in size and in excellent condition. Consisting of 3 bedrooms, study, large family room, formal lounge, separate dining, master bedroom with FES and rumpus room to be completed. Also included 18m x 7.5m color bond shed.

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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.

This lovely three-bedroom, brick veneer home is nestled in a great location, surrounded by parklands and only minutes walk to town & train station.

Includes large formal lounge room with vaulted ceiling, good sized, modern kitchen & family room with ducted heating. Outside features a lovely paved pergola area, single carport and double lock-up garage. Perfect home for the first home buyer or investor.

Original fishermans cottage, Circa 1920’s, that is located only minutes walk to shops and very short drive to Stony Point jetty. The updated interior features four bedrooms, formal lounge with fire place, 12” ceilings, large open-plan timber kitchen & family area with Coonara heating. Sited on a 500m2 approx allotment. Ideally suited to the first home buyer or investor.

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LIVE large on this splendid 2024-square metre block and spread out in the characterfilled, four-bedroom home ideal for the larger family and with extra space for the tradesman. The home has three living areas; there is a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wing with games room, a separate lounge with feature open fireplace and built-in bar, and a separate dining room.

The modern kitchen has stainless-steel appliances including a wall oven and dishwasher.

All four bedroom have built-in robes and the main bedroom has an ensuite. At the end of the crushed gravel driveway is a large, sturdy shed with extension, which could be a home office. The landscaped block has space for a vegetable garden and chicken run, so you can enjoy a slice of the good life.

TUCKED away in a quiet part of town, this well-presented brick and tile home is set on a neat, flat block with plenty of lawns and gardens, and a double lock-up shed for storage.

The cosy interior has split-system heating and cooling and in the separate lounge is a gas wall furnace. Across the hall is a combined kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has a dishwasher and the full bathroom down the hall has a shower, bath and vanity. Outside is an undercover patio and through the pergola is another nice sitting area to enjoy the sunshine. If you are starting out or winding down, this home is definitely worth a look.

Address: 35 Murray Street, CRIB POINT Price: $529,000 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

Address: 9 Wingala Court, HASTINGS Price: Offers over $310,000 Agency: Baywest Somerville, PO Box 348, Somerville, 5977 9660 Agent: Gary Barnes, 0412 347 233

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HASTINGS 1/16 Douglas Street

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BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW - BE THE FIRST TO INSPECT. Contemporary style new home only 200m to the foreshore. Featuring it’s own street frontage, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock-up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

This impressive 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 sun-filled lead light sky lights. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $665,000 VIEW: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 3/16 Douglas Street

Contemporary style new home only 3 200m to the foreshore. Featuring 2 it’s own street frontage, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote 4 control double lock-up garage.

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Contemporary style new home only 3 200m to the foreshore. Featuring 2 it’s own street frontage, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote 4 control double lock-up garage.

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

PRICE: $340,000 - $370,000 VIEW: Saturday 1.00-2.00pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $360,000 - $380,000 VIEW: Saturday 1.00-2.00pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

TYABB 96 Denham Road

CRIB POINT 64 Disney Street

CHEAP ACREAGE. Large home 4 on 4.3 acres of prime land! The 3 home features 4 bedrooms, 4 3 bathrooms and 3 separate living areas. Also boasts double carport, large machinery shed, 2 x separate workshops and 3 wellfenced paddocks. Also including combustion wood fire heater, spa bath, huge rumpus room and loads of storage! Contact Exclusive Agent.

This 3BR home awaits your 3 indulgence situated on a 1227m2 2 allotment with huge backyard.

4 The home features 3 large bedrooms, master w/FES & WIR, (main bathroom with spa), great kitchen, overlooking meals area plus a lovely lounge room with a wood combustion heater.

Externally we have a lovely private yard, entertaining areas plus a workshop. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: Price on Application VIEW: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $379,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

CRIB POINT 26 Orotava Street

SOMERVILLE 21 Forest Drive

This light filled home boasts three bedrooms, master with ensuite & W.I.R. The formal lounge and meals area adjoins the large revamped kitchen that has all the modern appliances.

Sliding door leads to the covered deck entertaining area. Outside boasts an 8x5 garage with power, concrete and water tank. All this on approx. 800sqm allotment.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

This three-bedroom plus study 4 home is well suited for the growing 2 family. The home boasts a double 6 garage URL, plus a workshop at the rear of the block. The home has three spacious bedrooms all with B.I.R.’s, master with W.I.R & ensuite. Kitchen adjoins family/ meals room, large study and a large lounge room completes the package. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $369,000 Negotiable VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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

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HASTINGS

10 McCallum Street Spotlight On McCallum

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

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$345,000

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CRIB POINT

Westernport Retirement Village

SOL D Sweet and Low

This retirement unit comprises separate lounge & dining, a good size kitchen with gas cooking & wall oven, 3 bedrooms of good size with built in robes, duct heating & air conditioning and separate single garage with remote and rear entry to garden. There is still some furniture in the unit which you have the option to buy.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the cottage youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for. Immaculate presented 3BR home with bullnose verandah. North facing deck overlooks beautiful private garden. Large open plan lounge/dining has high vaulted ceilings with modern kitchen. Main bathroom, separate laundry, neutral toneds throughout with plenty of light and s/system airconditioning. Outside is a double carport & garden shed.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this one.

For Sale: $239,500

For Sale:

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Build Your Dream

11 Market Street Sandstone Lodge

For Sale: $355,000 Inspect: Saturday 22nd Sept. 11.30am-12.00 noon

$315,000

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Great Value Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Last Long 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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For Sale: $220,000

$340,000

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For Sale: $465,000 Inspect: Saturday 22nd Sept. 1.00-1.30pm

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$529,000

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Families or renovators wishing to extend hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the room to move! Well presented BV home on a large block of land overlooking farm land at the rear. A good size lounge has dado wall paneling with separate meals area overlooking a modern kitchen with upright gas cooker & d/w. Renovated laundry, bathroom & large ensuite with spa from the main bedroom. Good family home which has ducted heating and air-con. Outside is a colourbond garage shed.

For Sale:

Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Rear block of 512m2 with all services available. Stamp duty savings. (we have a range of plans starting from $140,000)

Time To Move

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

$395,000

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Fit For The Family

More Than Meets The Eye

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let This One Get Away

Four-bedroom, two living areas, two bathrooms, double garage + entertainment area! Situated in a small quiet court this well-presented, clean home features modern styling and neutral tones to present in as-new condition.

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You will be pleasantly surprised the moment you walk through the door of this tastefully renovated home.

Walking distance to the local shops and all that Hastings has to offer. Some of the many features include three bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, modern kitchen with electric appliances including dishwasher, family bathroom with separate toilet, gas wall furnace, s/system heating & FRROLQJ SROLVKHG Ă RRU ERDUGV DQG ORWV PRUH

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For Sale:

For Sale: Negotiable over $295,000

For Sale: $415,000

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12 Kenny Street Romantic House Lover Wanted

SOL D Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres) Two Homes On The One Block

Quiet treed street, landscaped gardens, 1/4 acre block & a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom mud brick home. This charming home with high vaulted timber ceilings, new skylights has been freshly painted, main bedroom has ensuite & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 3 bedrooms. Two living areas with central coonara wood heater, large kitchen with new bench tops, timber cupboards & electric cooker plus laundry.

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.

For Sale: $412,000 Inspect: Saturday 22nd Sept. 2.00-2.30pm

Not often found, 2 BV homes on the one 1/4 acre block.

What an ideal rental investment or in-laws accommodation.

First home comprises of 4BRs, lounge & dining/meals area, 2 gas column heaters + modern kitchen with d/w. Outside is a double garage & concrete drive. The property is fully fenced with double gates. Second home comprises of 2 BRS with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, open plan lounge/dining, modern kitchen, exposed beams, bathroom & laundry.

For Sale:

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$410,000

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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!

For Sale:

$355,000

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THIS four-star, resort-style holiday accommodation on Phillip Island is on one hectare with Residential 1 zoning. There is a double-storey residence for on-site managers and a free-standing office and reception building. A central driveway provides access to all the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities, which include eight holiday units, barbecue areas, laundry, swimming pool, tennis court and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground.

TRADING for 18 years, this excellent business still presents very well with all equipment in as-new condition. Selling roast meats and offering a catering service, the business is on busy Beach Street and is on a 3x3 year lease with a further threeyear option. The brick shop measures 152 square metres. The building also is for sale.

Business and freehold, FRANKSTON Price: $349,000 plus stock (business) Agency: Abel Real Estate, 8/395 Nepean Highway, Frankston 9770 1033 Agent: Rob Serroni, 0407 839 184

Holiday accommodation, PHILLIP ISLAND Price: $420,000 plus SAV (business only) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Thrills and swoons

Large floor space

ESTABLISHED for several decades, this adult shop is in a prime retail area.

The business trades seven days with flexible opening hours from about midday to midnight. Included in the sale is a comprehensive website that shows strong online trading figures from a database including national and international customers.

LOCATED on Frankston-Flinders Road with high visibility from passing traffic, this 572-square metre showroom and factory has been well built with plenty of access. The total floor space is 435 square metres and includes a mezzanine level, storage area and office space. Data cables have been installed and there are two air-conditioning units. At the rear is a container-height electric roller door and three-phase power to the factory area.

Showroom, HASTINGS Price: $54,600 PA exclusive of GST Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Adult shop, ELSTERNWICK Price: $180,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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For Lease: $18,000 pa Ex GST

Well-presented restaurant, established for 8 years and operating 7 days p/w for dinner only. Employs 4 casual staff + 1 full time chef. Extensive takeaway menu, full liquor license for 80 people. Â&#x2021; 5 year + 5 year lease, Â&#x2021; $OO Ă&#x20AC;[WXUHV Ă&#x20AC;WWLQJ DQG FKDWWHOV LQFOXGHG IXOO NLWFKHQ tables, chairs, crockery + cutlery etc etc)

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$280,000

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

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Dining out can be just a click away

By Keith Platt LIFE is a numbers game for James Eling. Whether it is writing computer code for programs or advising clients on how to attract customers, Eling is working out the maths.

Right now, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s figuring out how best to get bums on seats in restaurants. How many seats, how many bums and how often.

Elingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, Seaford-based Extreme Networks, offers clients the full IT service, from installation to 24-hour support.

But lately, restaurants have been consuming a lot of his time. His interest has not necessarily been influenced by the popularity of the television-fed fascination for all things cooking, although it may be feeding the reasons for his entering this new realm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve developed a system that builds revenue for restaurants, cafes and takeaways,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can provide very good websites very quickly. Something that would have cost thousands of dollars is now $450.â&#x20AC;?

Part of the packaged site includes connections to social media such as Twitter, Facebook, SMS and email that in turn means transmission to smart phones and iPads.

The best part, according to Eling, is his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to â&#x20AC;&#x153;optimise search engine resultsâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Google restaurants of a particular type or location and up it pops.â&#x20AC;?

The product devised by Eling is called Marketing 4 Restaurants.

Once up and running, restaurant

owners can update and change their siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s content and readily monitor traffic. Customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthdays can be pre-programmed so that specials or simply â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;happy birthdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can be sent on the appropriate day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It fits with our underlying philosophy of being able to solve the problems of small business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of clients are looking for a website thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not costing an arm and a leg. We kicked this idea around for about two years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now structured so they can do their marketing in about half an hour a month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple, quick and there are a few add-ons so that within 60 seconds they can Tweet or Facebook the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials at the same time.â&#x20AC;?

Eling plans for Marketing 4 Restaurants to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go globalâ&#x20AC;? and already has one client up and running in New Zealand.

Earlier this year he was part of a group of Australians on a government-sponsored trip to Silicon Valley in California run by Advance, a nonprofit organisation that encourages innovative businesspeople in Australia and overseas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experts who help Australian businesses build businesses abroad. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be overseas to operate, but it was good to find out what it would be like to have another office, meet successful Australian entrepreneurs and maybe find a venture capitalist.â&#x20AC;?

Eling says Marketing 4 Restaurants has 50 clients and he wants to see this rise to 1000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as quickly as possibleâ&#x20AC;?.

He says â&#x20AC;&#x153;slicing and dicing big dataâ&#x20AC;? is the best way of reaching

E-booking: James Eling is directing diners to their tables with a new clickand-book interactive website.

target clients. A graphic example of the effectiveness of this type of data investigation occurred in the United States when a large department store was asked by a father not to contact his 15-year-old daughter. The store had steered a sales campaign at women in the first trimester of their pregnancy identified through items bought on their credit cards.

The hope was to interest them in other items as the pregnancy pro-

gressed. The store apologised to the father who later â&#x20AC;&#x153;came back to say she had been 16 weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pregnantâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fifty per cent of traffic to restaurants arrives through search engines, and people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a website are missing out. Only five per cent of restaurants are optimised for smart phones,â&#x20AC;? Eling says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one is doing what we do and the model can easily be carried to other types of businesses such as mechanics and hairdressers.â&#x20AC;?

An example of the effectiveness of Marketing 4 Restaurants came

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HISTORY

Somers fire took five young lives

By Isabel Cassidy It is 60 years since a fire in Somers took the lives of five children and saw a national outpouring of grief. This story is compiled from contemporary newspaper reports.

THE Somers School Camp has not always been used for children’s camps.

The camp was acquired under the National Securities Act to be used as a training centre for the military in 1940.

The camp was bought by an organisation that made extensive renovations and ran it as a private holiday resort.

The Commonwealth Government reacquired the area to cope with the growing number of migrants arriving in Australia. It became a centre for “new Australians” before they found accommodation of their own and entered the work force.

In 1949, in order to fulfill two-year contracts with the government, migrant men had to live apart from their families.

Although an idyllic location, the separation would have been difficult for the already socially isolated migrant families. Although the children had to attend school at the camp, they love their new freedom.

At its peak, the camp held 1300 people and the school had 14 teachers and 250 students. There was a mixture of nationalities including migrants from Poland, Yugoslavia, Latvia, Estonia and Russia.

The variety of backgrounds caused tension as traditions clashed and this was further aggravated by insecurity over the future.

By 1949, some of the contract

Site of tragedy: Somers School Camp in the late 1940s, the site of the tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young migrant children.

commitments had been fulfilled and families moved out. In some cases they found work on the peninsula and bought homes here. A new wave of migrants from Holland and Germany as well as single Greek and Italian men occupied the camp.

On 9 September 1952 a fire broke out, destroying a large section of the hospital The camp firefighters had difficulty putting out the blaze. The tender wagon with a pump designed mainly

for fighting grass fires had poor water pressure.

The Hastings Fire Brigade was called to assist, but was delayed in arriving on the scene. It had a powerful pump, but no fire engine.

The captain of the brigade, Mr H Gibson, explained much time was wasted while two vans were borrowed from the local baker and draper. The brigade’s powerful pump had to be dismantled to fit in the vans while brigade members rushed off in private

cars to Somers camp. The Hastings brigade’s pump was more powerful than the migration centre’s equipment and the extra pressure helped prevent the fire spreading to the remainder of the hospital.

The damage was estimated at more than £600; an X-ray unit, the hospital’s dispensary and administrative section, and a boiler room were badly damaged.

The hospital was lined with a fibrous board, which burnt quickly. Part of the damaged section had wall and ceiling lining that burnt away while timber

studs were still standing. Fibrous plaster sheets on the roof crackled in the flames and exploded into small pieces.

Thirty-one patients, including one adult, were in the hospital when the fire started. Resident medical officer Dr Prentice said a male nurse checked on the sick children at midnight and although he was sleeping only a few feet away from the fire, did not wake until he heard the fibrous sheets popping in the flames.

The director of the centre Major A Kershaw, praised Jan Telegner who smashed his way through a window and carried three baby girls to safety.

Telegner was a Polish migrant who lived at the centre with his family and worked at Flinders Naval Depot (now HMAS Cerberus).

Major Kershaw also praised the three nurses on duty when the fire occurred, Anna Koschwitz, Mrs Klisserow and Valaria Priede.

Mrs Klisserow, her head and hands bandaged as a result of burns, told reporters: “I am near the children’s ward when I see light coming from the ceiling where there should be darkness. I rush into the children’s section and it is filled with smoke. I rush out with two babies under my arms and then go back for two more.”

By this time the fire had spread and children were screaming with terror.

“Then I cannot go back into the burning section,” Mrs Klisserow said.

Most of the 16 polio patients rescued were in splints. After the fire was subdued, ambulance men treated a number of helpers for minor burns.

Five young children were burned to death in the fire – Latvian boy Martin Cauce, 5, Polish children Jozef Handerek, 5, Edward Staszezwk, seven

Devastation: Empty cots stand among the blackened wreckage of the hospital. Inset: Jan Telegner and his daughter Ingrid. Mr Telegner, a Polish immigrant, saved three baby girls from a room near the centre of the fire.

Spared: Two polio stricken children who were saved from an adjoining wing of the hospital, Stan Kosmala, left, and Aeide Walczyf.

Saved: A mother comforts her small daughter, still wearing her polio patient’s harness, after the child had been rescued from the burning hospital.

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months, who had been born in the camp, and Rita Szmigrodski, 6, and Ukrainian child Barbara Kowalczuk, 7.

The mother of Martin Cauce, Valea Cauce, said she went to ward 10 desperately searching for her son, but found it was locked. Two men tried to force it with their hands and then one went looking for a tool.

In a tragic error, she was informed

by Nurse Priede that all the children from the ward were outside.

Mrs Priede told Mrs Cauce she did not know where the children had been taken. “We carried them from the hospital, and different people have taken the children to their homes. You will have to go and look for yours.”

As the hospital was going up in flames, Mrs Priede said she went through the rooms and all the beds were empty, but if anyone had climbed under a bed then they remained there.

Later Mrs Priede told Mrs Cauce that other people had informed her the children had been rescued. Mrs Cauce told the inquiry into the fire “If Mrs Priede had not told me what she did, I would have rescued my child myself”.

The coroner, Mr J Downey, found the children had died in their cots from carbon monoxide gas and smoke. The three nurses on duty were pardoned from any blame for the deaths. Mr Downey said, “Mrs Priede did not fail in her duty and the other two had performed their duties very commendably”.

“If blame was to be attributed to anyone, it must be for failure to provide an automatic device to give warnings of fire. The evidence did not show whether the fire originated accidentally, or otherwise.”

An immediate inquiry was held in Canberra on 10 September in an attempt to discover the cause of the fire.

Members of Parliament listened in silence as the acting Minister for Immigration, Mr Beale, made his report to the House.

“The Somers immigration centre was used for the accommodation of the wives and children of foreign migrants whose breadwinners were employed elsewhere. The parents of the children who died arrived in Australia under the Displaced Persons Scheme and had been there for varying periods. The 16 post-polio patients in the hospital had been taken there as part of a policy of concentrating them near specialist attention.”

Dr David Shields Prentice, the medical officer of the camp, gave evidence on the third day of the inquest: “If I had not been forced to cut my night staff to three, the fire at Somers Migrant Camp might have been discovered sooner”.

Dr Prentice told the coroner, “A few weeks before the fire, I had received a ‘peremptory order’ to reduce my staff by eight”.

This had forced him to reduce night staff.

“There had been trouble with electrical appliances before the fire, but this happened in all hospitals,” he said.

“The roof of the hospital was made of corrugated cement sheets, the floors of wood and the inside lining of the hospital was partly Masonite and partly Canite.”

Evidence was given by Mr L P Whitehead, chief fire officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, at the fifth inquest on 21 October.

Mr Whitehead said: “A kerosene heater in an office appeared to have aided the progress of the Somers Migrant Camp hospital fire. The fire appeared to have begun near the main office and its progress was aided also by inflammable liquids in the dispensary.

The fire left the heater a mass of molten brass, with another piece of metal welded on to it.”

To a further question he said, “I had known such heaters to continue to burn even though they appeared to have been turned out. The flame burned down into the wick, the con-

tents of the tank became overheated, and a violent eruption of flame took place.

“A definite evacuation plan should have been prepared, because the hospital was a high fire hazard.

“Considering the speed of the fire, I don’t think the summoning of the Flinders Naval Depot brigade could have saved the victims and the locked doors had prevented any possible attempt to rescue the victims of the fire.”

Traffic was stopped on Friday 12

September more as more than 200 people were at Springvale Cemetery for the funeral of the five child victims.

As five small blue coffins containing the children’s bodies were being buried, hundreds of New Australians sobbed.

Old women with bunches of lilies and wearing black scarves and small children were among the crowd of mourners who walked through the cemetery to the graveside and prayers

were said in Polish and Latvian for the victims.

Prime Minister Robert Menzies, acting Immigration Minister Howard Beale, and federal Opposition Leader Bert Evatt sent wreaths.

By 1957 there were only seven children at the school and they soon moved out. The school was closed and the camp shut down soon after.

Isabel Cassidy wrote this story from original sources while on work experience with MP News Group.

Exonerated: Nurses Mrs Anna Koschwitz, left, Mrs Klisserov and Valaria Priede were on duty the night of the fire and later cleared of any blame.

Mourning an immeasurable loss: The funeral for the five children who died in the fire. The graveside procession was a scene of heartbreak as people sobbed over the five small blue coffins.

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The weekend also will include:  Art show by 20 peninsula artists (some internationally recognised) from Studio Sorrento at the Senior’s Hall (launch Friday 5 at 7pm, exhibition Saturday and Sunday 10am-4.30pm).

Feature exhibitions by Miertje Skidmore at Manyung Gallery and Sarah Gabriel’s works on paper at Antipodes Bookshop and Gallery.  “Meet the Makers” in historic Oriental Arcade where “old Sorrento” is displayed with bespoke craftspeople at work. Custom-made jewellery, clothing and more.

 Guided historic precinct walks by Nepean Historical Society on Saturday 6 at 2pm and Sunday 7 at 11am.  A unique and innovative “Mannequins Upcycled” project. Sorrento and St Joseph’s primary school pupils worked with artist Jane Byrne to design and create clothing inspired by historical outfits in Sorrento Museum, all created from recycled materials. Mannequins on display all weekend.  Launch of Student Shutterbug Photographic Competition for school-aged children themed around “Beach and Bay” by the Rotary Club of Sorrento.  Sorrento Portsea Artists Trail and Sorrento Gallery Trail.

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Performance THE Mornington Peninsula boasts some great musical talent including the likes of Johnny Chester, Lachlan Bryan, Adam Dunning, James Reyne – and up and coming country singer Jillian Lampkin, who has released her debut EP Just for Tonight.

Lampkin (pictured) grew up on the ocean beach side of Rye. “Our family home was so close to the surf beaches I could hear the waves crashing but none of us were into surfing, least of all me,” she said.

By the time she started high school Lampkin had done six years of guitar lessons and five as a member of the Australian Youth Choir. She then decided to have private vocals lessons with Peter Ellis Music and began entering the country music section of the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod, which was her introduction to country music.

“Singing with the Davidson brothers at Tamworth in 2010 was a real highlight and I met some incredible people, some of whom are featured on my debut EP,” she said. “The artists I’ve met through country music have made me passionate about it.”

Growing up Lampkin was a big John Farnham fan and listened to her parents play Cold Chisel, Fleetwood Mac, Tina Arena and Rod Stewart.

“My biggest country influence was Johnny Cash. The way his personal tragedies comes through his songs is really inspiring. I have fallen in love with his music over the past few years and have recorded Folsom Prison Blues as my tribute to him.”

Lampkin also has caught the bluegrass bug and hopes to bring this influence to her next album. She enjoys listening to Lady Antebellum and Kristy Cox. Lampkin recorded her EP at studios in Pearcedale earlier this year. It has four tracks – Folsom Prison Blues, Bonnie Raitt’s Just For Tonight and two of her own songs, Ghosts and Just for Tonight.

She recruited some talented players for the recording including Mark D’Rosario, considered to be one of the best country guitarists in Australia,

Lachlan Davidson on mandolin, Josh Verco on double bass, Jason Eastwood on rhythm guitar, Louis Henry on drums and backing vocals by Jaimee Lampkin. The EP was produced

by Billy Irvin with graphic design by Hamish Davidson and photography by Karen Henderson.

Lampkin will be playing at the Bay Hotel in Mornington in coming weeks and will launch her EP on the peninsula. She will be in Tamworth in January to promote the EP and is writing new material for her debut album to be released in 2013.

Check her at: www.youtube.com www.facebook.com/jillian.lampkin www.twitter.com/jillianlampkin

*** DARRYL Cotton gave us much joy with his music in the early days as lead singer of Australian rock group Zoot with Beeb Birtles and Rick Springfield.

He was an accomplished songwriter and artists such as Olivia NewtonJohn, Mississippi and Shaun Cassidy recorded his songs. His solo single Same Old Girl was a top 10 hit in 1980 before he ventured into television as co-host of the children’s program the Early Bird Show.

In May, Darryl was diagnosed with liver cancer and died on 27 July, aged 62.

Melbourne promoter Jeff Joseph has

assembled a cast of stars to perform at a memorial concert, Concert for Daz, at the Palais Theatre on Tuesday 23 October. Performers will include Brian Cadd, Glenn Shorrock, Ronnie Burns, Daryl Braithwaite, Debra Byrne, Jim Keays, Russell Morris and the Australian Youth Choir.

Tickets from Ticketmaster. Further info: elmroad@bigpond.com *** THE Production Company presents its final 2012 series of Broadway shows with Promises, Promises.

It is set in Manhattan in the ’60s and stars Marina Prior (Mary Poppins, Phantom) as Fran Kubelik, a cafeteria waitress with love problems, and Matt Hetherington as Chuck Baxter, an enterprising associate on the way up.

It has a score by the Academy Award-winning team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and the songs include I Say a Little Prayer, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again and Promises, Promises.

There are performances from 3-7 October with a matinee at 2pm on Saturday 6 October and 3pm on Sunday 7 October.

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He will perform in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in November, including at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November.

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is one) would take things on board and banish the doubtful benefit of her frontbench sucks, particularly our treasurer. I’d like to see her come out fighting against all the sad misogynists like Larry Pickering and co. *** “ARE men the new women,” asked Susanne Moore in Britain’s the Guardian newspaper. “Are they having a harder time than silly moaning ladies?

Has feminism gone too far?” Never.

The men Susanne is referring to are small in number and to ease their problems they simply join the Greens. *** THE front page of The Age read ‘Death of five diggers stuns the nation’. Afghanistan, of course, where we send soldiers for reasons most of us do not understand despite the democracy angle coupled with the United States’ pursuit of Osama bin Laden. Did it stun the nation as they said and did we believe our Prime Minister and Governor-General on the losses steeling our resolve? Do we believe Afghanistan will embrace democracy after all the soldiers have come home? Not in the next 100 years that’s for sure. *** WE had bullies at school. Generally scruffy little mongrels who could use their fists or females with a tree on their shoulders. They paled into insignificance when compared with our teachers. I got 100 per cent for arith-

metic in year 8 as a result of fear and the occasional six “cuts” courtesy of a thick leather strap.

In years 9 and 10 I had another monster teacher and again excelled in maths. No frightening bully mothers though (like now), waiting outside for their innocent little darlings, ever ready to blame anyone including the teachers.

I loved the piece in a daily newspaper about the Good Samaritan: before he arrived, two social workers walked past the beaten man and said, “Whoever did that needs help!”

Art teacher Mrs Walker (grade 5) said of my drawing, “You’re hopeless Ellen”, a belief I unfortunately carried for many years. Creativity equals applied imagination, Mrs Walker. Bullies excel in all walks of life in all guises. Monsters. *** WE older people have perfected the art of listening to others who tell a story for the second or umpteenth time. This is because we are all guilty of this occasional enthusiasm for conversation but more particularly because rude younger people remind us, indeed make a joke of it at our expense and their pleasure. We are relaxed about their rudeness in the knowledge that their time will come, if they’re lucky. *** IN a previous column I gave darling Nicola (Roxon) a tick for stalling the

data retention idea by putting it to a parliamentary committee. Oops, I think the powers-that-be are getting to our darling. Alongside this issue is the Victoria freedom of information program of telling “all”, provided it’s not something they want to tell us. So the real crooks, even those mysterious terrorists, will be too clever to block any data retention, thus leaving the suckers (us) to tell all. *** PEOPLE say they have it on good authority, absolute authority or, better still, inside information. Commonly they know a bloke who knows a bloke, or a woman who is best friends with a friend of his sister whether it be Buddy Franklin or Danny Nikolic or whoever. More likely it’s not true but it doesn’t matter because most people are ever-ready to believe a juicy rumour and generally pass it on even more emphatically within 24 hours. *** RANDOM thoughts: Edwin Duff has gone, aged 84. A great singer and showman on stage and radio. Vale Edwin.

I’m not gay, but I smoke cigarettes.

According to the leader of the Australian Christian Lobby (whoever they are), I’m healthier than a non-smoking gay person.

House Husbands, a Nine Network drama billed as heartwarming and featuring a “stellar Aussie cast” including

By Gary Turner Shock Entertainment will release the Blu-ray and DVD FCA! 35 Tour – An Evening with Peter Frampton on 12 November.

The Blu-ray version has footage from shows in New York’s Beacon Theatre and Milwaukee’s Pabst Theatre. The first disc is the album performed in its entirety and the second has tracks from Peter Frampton’s more recent albums such as Fingerprints, Now, and Thank You Mr Churchill along with a nod to his past with the old Humble Pie track I Don’t Need No Doctor.

Frampton is one of rock’s most iconic guitarists and the live performances catch him at his best.

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Top 10 albums 1 Boogie! Australian Blues R&B and Heavy Rock 70s – various 2 Hot August Night 40 Anniversary – Neil Diamond (Universal) 3 After Hours – Glenn Frey (Universal) 4 Mobile Disco 2012 – various (Sony) 5 Overexposed – Maroon 5 (Universal) 6 Ultimate Beer Songs 101 Songs 5CD – various (EMI) 7 Take it to the Streets – Angels (Liberation) 8 Americana – Neil Young (Warner) 9 Uncaged – Zac Brown Band (Warner) 10 Just For Tonight – Jillian Lampkin

A Grain of Salt WITH Chinese interests buying large tracts of our farmland, I’m surprised they haven’t set their sights on the peninsula, or have they? Someone has, with expensive-looking, doublestorey homes popping up in Rye and beyond. Cashed up investors, Asians or money laundering; who knows?

With Planning Minister Matthew Guy, anything can happen. If he’s there for a second term I can see the Mornington Peninsula being renamed Outer South Melbourne. *** ANGRY Anderson after his Go Back To Where You Came From experience (SBS) said “I am now one of the enlightened”. As a paid-up member of the Nationals, he’s hoping to become a member of parliament, influenced by Peter Reith and, spare me, Catherine Deveney? Give me a break. *** YOU may not like or approve of Lady Julia, but can you give her credit for taking on the mining giants, Rupert Murdoch, the tobacco crowd, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the carbon tax and the government schools debate? Probably not.

Bias is rampant in politics, football and family. The mystery with dear Julia is why those convincing pre-PM interviews evaporated in favour of following what her party decided might be popular with us voters. I can’t help wishing the real Julia (assuming there

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By Cliff Ellen

Gary Sweet and Julia Morris. They’re having us on.

Pakistan has a Minister for National Harmony; no job satisfaction there, ever.

Christos’s Piazza Caffe in Rye has added a deli; nice.

Those warning shots on the economy being fired by economists inside and outside government are the same economists who failed to predict the last financial disaster.

Former Magpie John McCarthy has left us. A 22-year-old boy, former Peninsula School student, Dandenong Stingrays, Collingwood and Port Adelaide, passing through nature to eternity (William Shakespeare). Oh so very sad.

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” Friedrich Nietzsche.

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Postcards from the road less travelled

By Stuart McCullough THE road to hell is paved with good intentions. Why Beelzebub hasn’t made the switch to bitumen is, quite frankly, anybody’s guess. I’ve no idea what kind road surface you get from “good intentions”; whether they play merry havoc with the suspension or offer a superior driving experience, I simply couldn’t say.

Then there is the matter of the road less travelled. Sometimes such a road is less travelled for good reason, such as a lack of quality paving (there are, after all, only so many “good intentions” to go around) or a faulty GPS. But I can’t blame either of these. For me, the road less travelled is precisely that because of the brutal combination of being risk averse and lazy.

Indeed, when it comes to the road less travelled, no one is less travelled than I. Rather than finding myself buoyed by the notion of adventure or the thrill of the unknown, I prefer to carve a path and stick to it with a steely determination that defies not only common sense, but gravity itself.

What it lacks in surprise it more than makes up for with certainty. Some roads should not be traversed, some questions are best left unasked and there are invitations that should never be accepted.

There is no better example of this than my response to computer error messages. From time to time, I am confronted with a screen that slips from glacially slow to a state of suspended animation. After several hours, I will abandon waiting and seek to hurry things along, thereby prompting a message from the computer. This mes-

sage invariably tells me that the program is “not responding”. Although my grasp of matters technological can fairly be described as “limited”, this much I will have already figured out for myself.

It’s either a statement of the crushingly obvious pitched directly at those who, at time of issue, are halfway through plunging a screwdriver into the keyboard hoping to pry the machine open and fix the problem with string or, alternatively, it is simply rubbing your nose in it.

The message then offers you the option of sending an “error report” to a major computer firm. As a matter of reflex, I have consistently declined this invitation. There are a variety of reasons for such reluctance.

In the early days, I harboured a lin-

gering doubt as to the origins of the software I was using. I didn’t want to send an error report only for the door to be kicked down within minutes and to watch the IT system administrator being led away in handcuffs, no doubt to be dragged off to an interrogation by a bunch of nerds before being carted to an information technology gulag where your hard drive is forever crashing. But even once I was confident that my software was legitimate, my reluctance to complain continued.

As much as anything, I didn’t want to be a bother. I would hate to dispatch an error message without a second thought, never realising that I have just reduced a team of software engineers to tears.

I imagine that they sit together in a large room in front of a gigantic moni-

tor ¬– a monument built in the shadow of the Y2K crisis that never was – fingers crossed that computers all across the world will manage to operate without collapsing into a steaming, chaotic heap.

I imagine that it looks like the kind of venue NASA uses to track shuttle launches. After a careless push of a button, the giant screen will turn red and a siren will sound. Hands will leap to heads as dozens of people begin to scurry in panic at the news that my computer is crashing…

Perhaps I’m kidding myself. Chances are my error message will sit along with millions of others on a computer somewhere, waiting for future generations to discover it and ask why, why indeed, did my computer see fit to fall flat on its face one Monday morning as

I tried to check the weather.

It’s a question that will remain unanswered. But roads only remain untravelled until the day you decide to take a detour. And when it comes to detours, it’s rarely too late.

Only yesterday I was sitting at my computer when it froze. Having first tried to restore things myself by way of verbal encouragement that soon descended into a series of threats, I decided to send an error report. As I clicked the mouse, the computer instantly stopped shaking and all went quiet. That, so I thought, was that.

The next thing I heard was the sound of the helicopter. The sun was blacked out and the building began to shake.

Through my window, I watched as the first of the elite IT consultants slid down a rope. Heavily armed (they were a shade overweight), they demanded that I step slowly away from the keyboard. A spotlight shone down on my laptop as one of them – with magnifying glass spectacles and a gold-edged pen protector – stepped forward.

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BABY GOODS COT, Ikea, white, wooden, mattress never used, plus high chair, Baby Club, EC. $150. 0413 359 295.

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AB CIRCLE PRO, (DVD, 10 day diet plan, calorie counter), brand new fatburning twisting machine and extra spare rollers, all are of excellent quality.

Only $199 the lot. 0405 328 930. Pakenham.

BILLIARD TABLE, 7 x 3½, with wall mounted holder and all the accessories for billiards and pool, EC. $900 firm.

0478 020 576. Narre Warren South.

BILLIARD TABLE, B & K, 8’x4’, burgundy top, Italian slate, turned legs, EC, includes accessories. $1,700. 0457 552 760.

Beaconsfield.

BILLIARD TABLE, slate, 7’x3’, EC, accessories included. $1,000. 97698854. Berwick.

AB POWER, cardio twister workout system, as seen on TV, current model, with adjustable speed control, computer, DVD, diet plan etc. brand new in box. $95. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North

BODY SHAPER, vibration, massage and weight loss machine, as seen on TV, latest model with 3 computer programs, 50 speed options, brand new with warranty. $249 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North

AIR CONDITIONER, Fujitsu, split system, 3.5KW, $1,000ono. 0429 028 260.

BUFFET HUTCH, 2 drawers, 4 glass shelves, 2 cupboards, GC. $300.

9708-6542. Narre Warren.

CHEST FREEZER, frigidaire in good working order. $80. 0408 403 109.

AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Noble Cool, as new condition, remote control, $390. 03 9547-2703.

AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Nobocool, VGC, $380.

9700-1687.

Endeavour Hills.

BAR, large bar with glass displays on each side and cupboards, with 3 stools, wall shelves and fridge. $1,500 the lot ono. 0478 020 576. Narre Warren South.

BED, Plega, electrical, adjustable, 3’ bed, inner spring, as new condition, 2yo. $1,000ono. 97968275.

BED, QS, distressed pine, complete with as new mattress, all in excellent condition. $650 ono. 0402 1213 55. Warragul.

BED, QS, wrought iron/timber, slate base, pillowtop chiropractic mattress, EC. $295. 0407 555 494. Narre Warren.

BED, single, timber frame, timber slats, with mattress, EC. $150. 0417 148 011.

Berwick.

CHILDREN’S TABLE, 4 chairs, new, white gloss, suit 3-8 years, 62cmH x 110cmW x 70cm deep, very solid. $250. 0419 855 601. Berwick.

COUCH, 2 seater, burgundy, as new condition, $350 ono. 9700-4495.

Endeavour Hills.

DINING SUITE, 7 piece, mahogany veneer, twin pedestal, oval. $280.

5978-6668, 0419 681 165 Pearcedale.

DINING TABLE, and chairs, Light timber, some of the chairs do have marks GC. $350. 5941 8691. Pakenham.

DISHWASHER, Euro Tag, stainless steel, never used, still in box. $350.

0408 403 109.

DRAPES, professionally made, pinch pleated, rubber lined, EC, latte/coffee with black swirls, 2100L x 1450W. 2100L x 2200W. $375.

0402 584 414. Berwick.

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GARDEN SHED, zinc 3x3 metres, double doors never used, slight damage. $400. 0408 403 109.

GOLF CLUBS, Fine Edge QR, RH gents, driver , 3 and 5 woods, irons 3 to sandwedge, golf bag, EC. $190. 9702-4621, 0402 828 806.

HOME GYM set, new, still in box, Hyperextension, 65.8kg, sell $350. 97026449. Berwick.

HOTPLATE, electric, Blanco, 4 burner and matching rangehood, new in box. $250 the pair.

8770-0150. Berwick.

KITCHEN SINK, tap lakeland, stainless steel, brand new, double bowl, 1200 x 480. $250. 0430 366 180. Narre Warren.

LOUNGE SUITE, corner, terracotta, VGC. $300.

9799-8858.

Hampton Park.

LOUNGE SUITE, 1x 3 seater and 2x 1 seaters, pink, EC, $400. 0413 558 634. Berwick.

REFRIGERATOR, display storage unit, complete, serviced, working condition. $650 ono. 0402 532 286. Carrum Downs.

SCHOOL UNIFORM, Beacon Hills, girls, size 10, dress, jumper, sports uniform, blazer, EC, $300 the lot. 0428 525 220.

SCHOOL UNIFORM, Beaconhills, girls, size 16, complete, EC. $350. 0421 284 201. Beaconsfield.

TV, Panasonic, rear projection, 130cm screen and Technics stereo surround sound sytem, EC. $1,500 ono. 0434 057 590.

Cranbourne North.

SCHOOL UNIFORM, Hallam Sports Academy, boys 16 years, 2 new L rugby tops , 1 L tracksuit bottoms, XL fleece hoody, 1 M singlet, new L waterproof rain jacket, 2 pairs S shorts, 2 M polo tops, Sports bag. Paid $550, sell $250 the lot. 0404 979 432.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS, Heritage College, EC, large spray jacket, large jumper, 2 grey pants, 3 ties and one blazer, PE track pant, polo top and shorts. $295 the lot. 0425 635 160. Berwick.

LOUNGE SUITE, 3 seater, 2 recliners, green, VGC. $350. 9799-2924.

Hampton Park.

SCOOTER, Pride Legend XL, 2006, as new, new batteries, basket, bag and flag. $1,950. 5997-1973.

LOUNGE SUITE, cane, Garry Masters, lovely shape, with upholstered green suede loose cushions, EC. $500. 97057601. Narre Warren.

LOUNGE SUITE, timber, cane sided, 1950’s, VGC. $380. AH 0417 360 208.

LOUNGE, 2½ plus 3 seater, polished timber frame, dark green upholstery, EC. $450. 0417 148 011. Berwick.

POOL CLEANER, Kreepy Krauly style, fully automatic pool cleaning system, suits above or inground pools, includes 10 metres of hose, brand new in the box. $169. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North

POOL TABLE, 10x5, Astra, 8 carved legs, brass feet, built in drawer for balls, includes accessories and overhead light. $2,800.

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Berwick.

PORTABLE TOILET, 20 litre capacity, fully self contained, no connections needed, great for boat or camping etc. brand new in box. $85. 0419 668 981.

Narre Warren North.

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WATCH, Ripcurl, male. can email photos. $50 5941-8691. Pakenham.

AUDI, A6, auto, grey, EC, sunroof, reg until 08/13, always garaged. UMC874. $18,000ono. 0411 322 476. Berwick.

HOLDEN, Clubsport, VT, all features/options, lavish HSV style, stunning looker, immaculate in and out, good reg, RWC, VN668448. $11,850.

9796-8789. Narre Warren North.

WHITEGOODS, Samsung washing machine, and LG dishwasher, EC. $500 both. 0433 175 066.

WINDOW, sliding, aluminium, 1500mm x 1500mm, bronze olive colour. $150ono.

5998-7422.

Cannons Creek.

GARDEN /OUTDOOR RIDE ON MOWER, Craftsman, 17.5HP, 42”, with front bumper bar and trailer, electric start, 6 speed, EC. $1,800. 0402 270 315, 0412 485 291.

Cranbourne South.

MUSIC /INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA, electric organ, model, PSR-640, stand and chair, EC. $1,210.

0416 053 855. Narre Warren.

ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD, Technics, freestanding with a closeable lid, veneered cabinet, EC . $100 ono. Phone 0427 293 464.

GUITAR, Fender Squire Telecaster Custom, blonde colour with maple neck, black pick guard and duncan designed twin pick ups, classic guitar, like new. $200. 0448 434 211.

SHOES, Novo, ladies size 6, flat heel, brown, never worn. EC. $30. 0419 513 246. Pakenham.

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TURF MOWER, Jacobsen LF3810, 38HP, diesel Kubota motor, 3m cut, GC, $5,500. 0429 195 171.

WANTED, holiday house or cottage to rent, short or long term, senior, non smoker, excellent references. 0432 164 665.

PETS & SERVICES

TV WALL UNIT, large, 169cmW x 190cmH, with glass and panel doors, bevelled edges, solid frame, mahogany. $300.

5941-8221. Pakenham.

BIRD AVIARY, all weather, 75cm x 65cm, on stand. $50. 9704-9760.

Narre Warren.

TV, x2, 7 years old, good working order, with remotes. $100 for both.

5998-5012, 0434 408 006.

Cranbourne East.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER, puppy, available now, 900088000537722, $600, pure bred, vaccinated.

0409 412 152.

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ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, black timber, containing Panasonic colour TV, 66 cms, Sharp, sterio unit, radio, CD and cassette, $250 ono. 0409 702 248.

Narre Warren.

FIRST COMMUNION DRESS, white, full length, organza, size 12, was $129, sell $70. 9796-1529.

Berwick.

FISH TANK, 1340mmL x 430mmW x 610mmD, in timber cabinet with accessories. $500ono.

0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

DAIHATSU, Applause, executive, 1995, auto, AC, PS, EFI, always garaged, been in same family since new, absolutely immaculate, RWC upon sale, NJD-615. $3,800. 59402238.

FALCON, ute, 2008, BF MK2, bench seat, factory LPG, canopy, ladder rack, tow-bar, 10 months reg, RWC, near new tyres, service history, one owner, 108,000kms, EC, WMR287. $13,650ono. 0403 425 333.

HOLDEN, Colorado, 2009, DX, manual, cab ute, 3 seater, full service history, 51,000kms, 1 year warranty remaining, tinted windows, ladder rack, towbar, AC, XAR-778. $17,500. 0402 009 781.

Narre Warren South.

HOLDEN, Commodore SS, 1999, auto, RWC, 135,000kms, EC, ZDI-552. $11,000ono. 0402 232 628.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VT, station wagon, series 2, 2000, 280,000kms, 12 months reg. RWC. QFM127 $5,500. 0408 354 201.

Officer.

FORD, BA Futura, 2003, dedicated gas, tiptronic auto, EC, reg. to 01/2012, TZK-076. $8,950 ono.

0458 101 681. 5940-9800.

Pakenham.

FORD, Fairmont, Ghia, 1994, ED, totally optioned with leather interior, 5L V8 high performance Tickford sports motor, Tickford suspension, alloy wheels, originally Executive demo, 1 owner, always garaged, regularly serviced, reg 03/13, FOE-596. $4,850ono. 0425 736 873, AH 9702-5999.

FORD, Falcon, Futura, Wagon, 2004, RWC, reg.

2013, 180,000kms, auto.

SRV-373. $6,900. 0435 092 144. Dandenong.

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TRADIE TOOLS, power tools, saws, ladders, generator, levels, tools box, checker plate etc. $3,000ono. 0434 057 590.

Cranbourne North.

TRICYCLE, electric, spare battery pack, GC, indicators, big shopping basket. $800 ono. 87530224. Berwick

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MEMORABILIA, Elvis Presley, vinyl, LPS 140, as new and collectables. $2,000 ono. 9796-6005.

Berwick.

FOR SALE

HONDA, Civic, 2006, GEN8, 105,000km, silver, automatic, four brand new tyres, registered until June 2013, RWC, UGU-850. $12,800. 0417 510 916, Pakenham.

HYUNDAI, Excel, 1995, hatch, 1.5L, 4 speed auto, 5 door, PS, radio/cassette, 182,500kms, reg 02/13, QRT-123, $3,200ono, 0433 175 066.

MAGNA, 1988 wagon, 1 owner, V512W06895, no RWC, AC, dickie seat, towbar, EFI, 323,000 kms. manual $600. 0448 986 401.

FORD, laser, 2001, GXLi, 1.8lt, auto, sedan, reg 9/8/13, EC, airbags, electric windows, AC, CD player, towbar, tinted windows, paint and upholstery protection, 4 new tyres, service records, RWC, 160,400kms, QZE465. $7,500. 0438 364 002, 5996-4697. Cranbourne.

FORD, Maverick, 4x4, auto, dual fuel, 12 months reg., tidy, runs well, FJC239. $2,900 ono. 0411 885 376. Narre Warren.

HILLMAN MINX, 1952, sedan, VGC, runs very well, comes with parts book and hand book, records of work done including brakes, new tyres, radiator, starter motor, tuning, shackle, bushes, replaced wiper blades, replaced LH tie rod, safety check, spark plug, new hose plus thermostat, resleeve brake cylinders, no RWC, serial number 98356. $6,500. 0417 413 738.

HOLDEN, 2004, VZ, SS Ute, black, 4 speed, auto, 5.7 litre, V8, with black leather interior, roof racks, tow bar, EC, 155,000 km, Reg 12/12, RWC, FLRBLT, $14,000. 0413 684 804.

MOTOR VEHICLES

TOYOTA, Tarago, 1999, EC, eight seater, dual AC, auto, paint EC, fully serviced, towbar, good family car, new reg, ZBY508. $9,500. 0412 034 597.

MOTORCYCLES

HONDA, 2011, VT 400c, just 8 months old, EC, 1,150kms, great for beginner or returning rider. $8,650ono. 0419 579 295.

HYOSUNG, Aquila, 2011, black and chrome GV250, full service history, 14 months warranty, 11,000km, 12months reg, 1E2JZ, EC, $5,600. 59959080 or 0431 605 405.

YAMAHA, YZ450F, 2007, EC, been looked after, very reliable bike, has been in storage for 2 years, rethal bars. $5,500.

0457 879 059.

BOATS & MARINE

DOMANTOR, fibre glass, 5.2m, 75HP, Mercury, great family fishing boat, lots more, immaculate condition, $31,000. 0478 100 929. Somerville.

MAZDA, 121, 1994, white, runs well, no body damage, reg 07/12, ideal first car or station car. FPX872. $3,500 as is. 97967776. Narre Warren South.

FORD, Futura, 1997, auto, CD, 206,000kms, as is.

Vin:KMHDF31TPVU803295. $2,500. 0401 745 247.

Berwick.

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ASSORTED ENGLISH CHINA, Burleigh, blue/ white asiatic pheasants, 23 pieces, some large, never used, $650 the lot, 5984-0291. Sorrento.

FOR SALE

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MAZDA, 626, 1998, 5 speed manual, 174,000kms, dual airbags, 6 stacker CD player, 12mths reg and RWC, VGC, PAB-605. $5,000ono.

0434 336 340.

STACER, 5.65 Bowrider, 2004, 115 mercury 110 hours, high standing canopy, covers, rear folding seat, new anchor winch, fully fitted, Hummingbird sounder, life jackets, reluctant sale (little use). View at Cowes or Pakenham, photos can be emailed, HE-832, $26,000. 5941-4406. 0419 966 822. Pakenham.

AUTO PARTS /ACCESSORIES

MAZDA, MX5, 2002, blue, manual, EC, reg 07/13, 140,000kms, ZFJ-230. $17,500 ono. 9795-2879.

NISSAN, Maxima, 1995, leather seats, sunroof, needs airflow meter, engine no. VQ30117169. $450. 0488 598 187 or acnoman@gmail.com.

Kallista.

CANOPY, suits most Ford utes, cost over $3,000, with receipt. Sell for $1,200. 0400 701 386.

Pakenham.

CARRY BOY CANOPY, for sale, suits Ford BA Falcon Ute, red. $1,900, 0409 538 209, Hallam.

PRIVATE PLATES, slim line, “ON BALE” offers over $2,000. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

TOYOTA, Corolla, 2000, 166,000kms, lady owner, immaculate, 5 speed manual, RTA-272, RWC, registered. $6,500ono.

0414 440 438 , 0438 443 230.

TOYOTA, Landcruiser, GXL, 1991, auto, dual fuel, 233,000kms, GC, UMY-942. $10,750ono.

0409 219 017. Doveton.

TOYOTA, Supra, 1995, twin turbo manual, 104,000kms, AC, full electrics, mag wheels, EC, TXS-364. $19,000. 0403 132 008. Cranbourne.

TUB, to suit Mazda BT50, 4X4, 2010, brand new, silver, $550. 0407 053 850. Narre Warren South.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

AVAN, Erin MKII, 2006, poptop, 17’6”, double bed, storage drawers, porta potty storage, AC, heating, hot water service, 2 way fridge, hotplates, microwave, utensils, crockery, cookware, outdoor furniture, matting, cover for when stored. $31,000ono. 0458 031 160.

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YCW v Mt Eliza for premiership glory PENINSULA DIVISION

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW will be looking for its third premiership in a row when it tackles Mt Eliza this Sunday in the MPNFL Peninsula Division grand final.

The Stonecats won through to the final with a comfortable 25-point victory over Karingal in Sunday’s preliminary final at Frankston Park.

The Stonecats went into the game with just two changes, teenagers Marcus Roberts and Josh Westerman in for the injured Daniel Smith and Michael Chaplin, who was omitted.

Karingal had three important players back in the side, including league medallist Michael Burke, team of the year wingman Steve Charalambous and Ryan Jenke.

But the Bulls were still missing two of their most important players – Allan Williams and Grant Goodall.

Williams is a key defender and Goodall would have gone head to head with Ash Eames in the ruck.

Being stretched in the height department meant Dan Noble was in the ruck and Aaron Paxton had to play as a key defender.

When the Bulls lost coach Brendan Dunne with a calf injury early in the second quarter, they were stretched even further.

This saw Ash Eames become the most dominant and best player on the ground. He dominated ruck contests, around the ground stoppages and took at least a dozen marks, most of them contested.

Brad Ulms at centre half-forward was too big and strong for a number of opponents who went to him and Dale Carroll proved too strong for Paxton in one-on-one contests.

In Paxton’s defence, he was one of Karingal’s best, held Carroll to just three goals and ran off his man all afternoon. However, when the ball was kicked long and deep one-out, Carroll had size on his side.

The difference between the sides was Eames and Ulms.

The Bulls just couldn’t get their structures right all afternoon and were forever forced to make changes.

Chris Hay made the most of his opportunities with five goals straight, but he lacked support in the Karingal forward line.

A number of players rotated through the forward zone, including Bevan

Malloy, Michael Burke, Luke Van Raay, Brendan Dunne (early), Noble, David Hirst, Ryan Jenke and Dale Alainis.

The back line of the Stonecats – including Byron and Anthony Barry, Paul Wintle and Kevin Lylak – were able to rebound constantly, especially from half-back.

If the Bulls could not get it directly to Hay inside 50, they never looked like scoring.

YCW’s Craig Nankervis and Rhys Johnson, along with dashing teenager Josh Pickess, also were standouts.

The Stonecats, shell-shocked from the week before after being thrashed

by Mt Eliza, jumped out of the blocks and kicked the first four goals.

At quarter time, the Stonecats had a match-winning lead of 28 points.

Rikki Morris started in sensational fashion with two goals in the first quarter and finished with three.

Karingal had speed on their side and began to run and carry the footy more in the second quarter.

They began to change direction and run and spread, as we have become accustomed to this season.

Charalambous was having an influence, Malloy was setting up from half-

back, James Tyquin was starting to work his way into the contest, and Sam McGarry started to win the ball.

The Bulls hit back and at half-time were able to maintain the quarter-time margin.

In the third quarter, YCW looked as though it was going to blow Karingal away, but three quick goals in five minutes near the end of the quarter reduced the three-quarter time margin to 25 points.

When Karingal came at the Stonecats again in the final term, reducing the margin to less than three kicks, Eames was brought back onto the ground and Carroll was shifted from full-forward to full-back to get a stronger body on Hay. This saw the Stonecats settle, kick a couple of goals and record a comfortable victory.

The Stonecats need to restructure again in preparation for Mt Eliza.

To go in with the same set-up as they did against Karingal would be naive.

Michael Chaplin, who kicked four in the reserves, should be reconsidered.

Could Josh Leary go into the ruck and allow Eames to rest in the forward line?

Carroll, who played as a key forward

Now for the Redlegs: Frankston YCW romped into the grand final against Mt Eliza with a 25-point win over Karingal. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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on Sunday, will have to play back against either Michael Lourey or Scott Lockwood, while Dane Andanov will get the other. Byron Barry must go to Sam Lloyd.

Lew Roberts, along with Chaplin, Rikki Morris and Kyle Hutchison playing as a permanent deep forward, might just test the Redlegs.

YCW coach Tony Barry has always been a leader who picks a team for the opposition. Expect some changes this week. Daniel Smith is important to the YCW team and the club will be hoping he has recovered.

Frankston YCW will be represented in the Reserves after beating Karingal by seven goals. YCW has won 10 of its past 11 matches and will be hoping the form continues against Langwarrin in the grand final on Sunday.

In the Under-18s, Mt Eliza will play Frankston YCW after the Stonecats easily accounted for Chelsea in Sunday’s preliminary final.

Sunday games Seniors: Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW (2.30pm).

Reserves: Langwarrin v Frankston YCW (11.45am).

Under 18s: Frankston YCW v Mt Eliza (9.20am).

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All hail the mighty Sorrento Sharks NEPEAN DIVISION

By Toe Punt IT may have been the third premiership in succession and the fourth in five years, but the 2012 Nepean Division premiership was a lot sweeter this time around for the Sorrento Football Club.

The club was rocked early in grand final week by the death of former junior John McCarthy.

“J-Mac” had a close relationship with a number of players at the club and the McCarthy family was very much a part of the Sorrento FC community.

The Sharks also had a tough path into the grand final and there were a number of players under an injury cloud.

Its opponent Dromana was the inform team of the competition, had beaten the Sharks on two occasions and was favourite to take the flag.

At the 15-minute of the first quarter, it appeared the emotions of the week had caught up with the Sharks.

Dromana quickly slipped out to a handy four-goal break in the opening term and key forward Anthony Bruhn looked unstoppable.

Steven Gaertner was getting first hands on the footy and 2012 league medal winner Rikki Johnston was dominating across half-back.

Adam Hunter, who had an abdominal injury, was tested early by Sorrento midfielder Leigh Treeby and he rebounded strongly.

One of two things was going to happen at this point – Dromana would continue to pour on the goals or Sorrento would dig deep and fight back.

Anyone who had watched Sorrento over the past eight or nine years knew the answer.

At about the 20-minute mark of the

first quarter, Sorrento tightened up in defence, its midfield began to work harder and its forwards began to present.

By quarter time, the Sharks had worked back into the contest but it was still five goals to one.

In the second quarter, the Sharks began to control the ball.

Best on ground was clearly Leigh Treeby and he was the player who got them going.

Scott Cameron played his best game for the season. His tap work was vintage and his work rate was superb.

Sorrento coach Nick Claringbold made the winning move late in the second quarter and maintained it for the remainder of the game –Troy Schwarze into the middle.

Schwarze’s clearance work, especially in the second half and when the game was there to be won in the last quarter, was exceptional. His job was made somewhat easier with Cameron tapping it down his throat.

The fact that Doug Scott could fill Troy’s role across half-back gave the Sharks that luxury.

While Cameron was dominant in the middle of the ground, he was even more dominant at the stoppages around the ground.

Why Dromana did not employ the third man up tactic was baffling.

At half-time, the Sharks were well and truly in the contest and you sensed we were in for a thrilling second half.

After the long break, Dromana did everything to try and shake the Sharks, but they just wouldn’t go away.

Sorrento’s Trevor Mattison was winning hard contests from the wing and Dalton Sanderson was showing no signs of an injured hand.

Dromana started to overuse the foot-

ball, handball to stationary players and turn the footy over when kicking to targets.

Paul Minchington and Gaertner were working extremely hard in the middle of the ground then pushing forward.

Michael Hunter and Shaun Clarke were providing good run off half-back, but the midfield couldn’t win as much possession and when they did, they coughed it up.

Sorrento’s forwards began to lead with conviction, Ben Schwarze and Leigh Poholke working hard.

Despite having a broken finger and not looking great in the preliminary final, Poholke attacked the footy with vigour in the second half. His return of three goals was just reward.

The margin was eight points in favour of Dromana at three-quarter time.

While the majority of the crowd was hopeful Dromana could find another gear in the last quarter, many spectators were well aware Sorrento was in the box seat.

Daniel Grant and Leigh Poholke sent Sorrento supporters into raptures in the final quarter, both kicking goals from the boundary line toward the bay end of Frankston Park.

Up the other end, Dromana missed several opportunities to score.

The lead changed hands in the last quarter a couple of times before Dromana’s Beau McMurray took a mark 35 metres out directly in front.

With just 90 seconds left on the clock, the equation was simple: kick the goal and the Tigers win. Miss it and Dromana would need a miracle to win their first flag in 41 years.

McMurray, who had injections in his right ankle at quarter time, hooked the kick and missed.

Two points in front, Sorrento re-

bounded, got the ball forward, Leigh Poholke marked 50 metres out and the siren sounded. There was no need for Poholke to take his kick.

Sorrento had won three in a row.

Many were speaking about the McMurray kick after the game and on Sunday.

It was unfair to blame McMurray.

There were a number of players who had opportunities during the game to kick goals and missed. Bruhn started with two goals, but missed his next three. Toby Banks grabbed the ball off a pack in the last quarter, got free and missed, although he did kick a good goal earlier in the quarter.

Dromana players continually turned the ball over when they were moving forward. Midfielders didn’t push hard enough defensively.

These were the reasons Dromana lost the game, not because of the McMurray miss.

Sorrento’s fighting qualities had come to the fore yet again.

You cannot underestimate how great this football club is and the qualities and self-belief of the players.

“They’re a resilient bunch, freaks in fact,” said chairman of selectors Gerard Goss after the match.

“When we were five goals down early in the first quarter, there were some concerns, obviously.

“However, I thought we got back into the match late in the quarter and despite, playing poorly, to be within four goals was a bit of a bonus.

“Then it was just a matter of pegging them back, bit by bit.

“At half-time the guys were very confident about their chances. Knowing the resolve of the team, we all knew we were a big chance.

“Things just went our way in the last

quarter. Poholke and Grant kick those goals from the boundary and Dromana missed a couple.

“It was a really big week for the club, bigger than any other build-up we’ve had, and to win in those circumstances was really special for everyone.”

In the Dromana camp, coach Gavin Artico was devastated.

“We made far too many mistakes in the second quarter. We made poor decisions and our use of the ball was poor,” he said.

“It was our bad football that allowed Sorrento back into the game.

“When we needed to consolidate and stretch them, we didn’t and we gave them a sniff.

“They’re a great footy team and you just can’t allow them to believe they can win. It was a tough week for them and they responded.”

Reserves FRANKSTON broke a four-year grand final losing streak with a 20-point win over Somerville.

Ryan Lia, Zac Longham and Justin Kiss booted three goals each, while Harley McLenaghan, Shannon Campbell and coach Trevor Reints were outstanding.

Nick Brown and Ben Crowe were the best of the Eagles, and Todd Farrelly booted three goals.

Under-18s SOMERVILLE proved it was the best side in the under-18s in 2012 by reversing its second semi-final loss to Red Hill to win the premiership by 39 points.

Luke Rowe booted four goals for the Eagles, and Danny Marshall, Sam Adams and Jack Day were outstanding.

Skipper Jayden Pain was fantastic for the Hillmen, and Jake Wood and Luke Rositani tried hard.

2012 Sorrento premiership team

Sharks’ glory: Sorrento Sharks tamed Dromana Tigers to win the Nepean flag by two points. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

B: HB: C: HF: FF: R: Int: Coach:

Ben McCormack Chris Bagot Mitch Nibbs Guy Stringer Trevor Mattison Grant Johnson Dalton Sanderson Brent Kenyon Leigh Poholke Ben Schwarze Scott Cameron, Leigh Treeby, Daniel Grant Dion Phillips, Jon Crowd, Glen Boyington, Doug Scott Nick Claringbold

Jon Casper Troy Schwarze Nick Warner Tyrren Head Josh Moore

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WESTERN PORT scoreboard Michael Lourey and Scott Simpson have agreed to join the Dolphins for 2013.

Changes at Tigerland Dolphins circling AN interested onlooker at MPNFL finals has been Frankston Dolphins coach Simon Goosey.

The Dolphins have been criticised in recent weeks for talking to players still involved in the finals series.

This resulted in a swipe at the Dolphins on the RPP Footy Show recently.

However, it is believed Seaford star Chris Irving has signed with the Dolphins for next year, while it is highly likely his brother Brayden also will sign. Brother Jarrod, of course, is already at the Dolphins.

It is hotly rumoured Mt Eliza pair

FORMER Somerville, Frankston Dolphin, Hastings and Dromana midfielder Damon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockyâ&#x20AC;? Lawrence has brought the curtain down on his career.

Rocky played his last game in Dromanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand final loss on Saturday. Sadly, he never played in a premiership.

It is also believed ruckman Seamus Thompson has called it quits, while forward Anthony Bruhn is heading overseas next season.

In better news for the Tigers, Matt Neratzaglou, brother of Jay, will line up with Dromana next season.

Not done with yet THREE-time premiership coach at Berwick, Sorrento and Frankston

MPNFL results

Goals, Frankston Bombers: R. Lia 3, J. Kiss 3, Z. Longham 3, D. Wagner 1, M. Wells 1.

Somerville: T. Farrelly 3, L. Forsyth 2, J. Nicolson 1, W. Jolley 1, B. Crowe 1.

Best, Frankston Bombers: H. McLenaghan, S. Campbell, T. Reints, D. Wagner, D. Myers, M. Harris.

Somerville: N. Brown, B. Crowe, B. Page, M. Page, B. Rowe, B. Shipton.

Nepean Division Grand Final Seniors

Sorrento 1.5, 4.7, 6.11, 10.13 (73) Dromana 5.3, 7.5, 8.7, 10.11 (71) Goals, Sorrento: L. Poholke 3, B. Schwarze 2, D. Grant 1, G. Boyington 1, T. Head 1, S. Cameron 1.

Dromana: Minchington 3, A. Bruhn 3, T. Banks 2, B. McMurray 1, J. Hutchinson 1.

Best, Sorrento: L. Treeby, D. Grant, T. Schwarze, T. Mattison, D. Sanderson, S. Cameron.

Dromana: Minchington, M. Hunter, S. Gaertner, S. Clarke, J. Neratzoglou, L. Hogan.

Under-18

Somerville 3.2, 8.3, 9.7, 15.14 (104) Red Hill 2.0, 5.2, 9.4, 10.5 (65) Goals, Somerville: L. Rowe 4, J. Ryan 3, D. Dickinson 1, S. Adams 1, M. Hughes 1, D. Marshall 1, L. Burton 1, A. Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Vard 1, R. Twyford 1, J. Day 1.

Red Hill: B. Rogers 3, J. Douglas 2, T. McEncroe 2, J. Mold 1, L. Toy 1, J. Pain 1.

Best, Somerville: D. Marshall, S. Adams, D. Dickinson, L. Rowe, R. Twyford, J. Day. Red Hill: J. Wood, J. Pain, L. Rositani, M.

Reserves

Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston Bombers 3.2, 6.4, 9.4, 11.6 (72) Somerville 3.1, 4.4, 5.8, 7.10 (52)

Bombers, Tony Blackford still has the drive and motivation to coach.

Blackford said he believed he still had a lot to offer and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shut the door on his coach career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went fishing on Sunday on my own and all I could think about was football,â&#x20AC;? Blackford said.

It is believed at least one club on the market for a coach has tested the water with him.

Green is being linked to Sorrento. A club spokesman said Green hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been spoken to. This time last year, former Carlton midfielder Nick Stevens was ready to sign at the Sharks but got a coaching job in the TAC Cup.

It is believed Van Unen almost ended up at Richmond for the 2009 season, but the Tigers drafted Ben Cousins instead.

Mt Elizaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam Lloyd is in talks with the Bombers after they â&#x20AC;&#x153;had a look at himâ&#x20AC;? at their VFL affiliate Bendigo this season.

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Nepean Division grand final score on Saturday was an exact reversal of the score in the second semifinal, which Dromana won.

Short shorts ROSEBUD is actively looking for a coach and it is understood former North Melbourne player Leigh Harding is on the radar.

Van Unen in talks with Essendon THE 2012 Nepean Division goalkicking sensation Justin Van Unen will be interviewed by Essendon this week after booting 121 goals this season.

Van Unen was named in the AllAustralian country team and took part in the AFL Young Guns game played on Sunday, where he booted two goals.

ď Ž Sorrentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dour defender Dion Phillips missed the 2008 and 2011 premierships with a knee injury. He has played in three with the club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in 2004, 2011 and 2012. The margins in these matches have been one point, one point and two points respectively.

ď Ž Delisted Western Bulldogs player Brodie Moles is on the lookout for a club. Talk is he wants a six-figure sum and is prepared to manage his new clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to bring in plenty of money to the club. ď Ž Former Melbourne skipper Brad

Skvor, M. Mock, B. Rogers.

Goals, Frankston YCW: M. Chaplin 4, J. Coghlan 2, A. Fowler 1, B. Grove 1, C. Barker 1, B. Buckley 1, D. Strickland 1, G. Smith 1.

Karingal: N. Shaw 2, J. Eames 2, B. Groenendyk 1.

Best, Frankston YCW: D. Waddell, A. Fowler, J. Leary, D. Strickland, A. Totaro, M. Millman.

Karingal: N. Shaw, J. Martinson, A. Jack, M. Lindley, J. Eames.

Peninsula Division Preliminary Final Seniors

Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ston YCW 6.4, 8.7, 11.12, 15.16 (106) Karingal 2.0, 5.3, 8.5, 12.9 (81) Goals, Frankston YCW: D. Carroll 3, B. Tellis 3, B. Ulms 2, R. Morris 2, K. Hutchison 2, J. Coghlan 1, L. Roberts 1, J. Pickess 1.

Karingal: C. Hay 5, L. VanRaay 1, S. McGarry 1, M. Burke 1, R. Jencke 1, B. Kellerman 1, D. Hirst 1, D. Alanis 1.

Best, Frankston YCW: A. Eames, D. Andonov, P. Wintle, B. Ulms, B. Tellis, K. Lylak. Karingal: D. Proud, D. Hirst, C. Hay, B. Malloy, A. Paxton, J. Tyquin.

Under-18

Mt Eliza 6.4, 9.7, 13.9, 15.14 (104) Chelsea 1.0, 5.3, 7.4, 7.6 (48) Goals, Mt Eliza: J. Cross 3, S. Christie 2, Z. White 2, T. Radin 1, R. Pierce 1, Z. Jones 1, L. Craig 1, S. Siggins 1, K. Rice 1, D. Jackson 1, R. Maskiell 1.

Chelsea: M. Ponton 3, J. Symons 2, J. Bennett 1, R. Archer 1.

Best, Mt Eliza: K. Rice, M. Anwyl, S. Siggins, J. Cross, Z. Jones, J. Nisbet.

Reserves

Frankston YCW 3.2, 7.3, 9.3, 12.9 (81) Karingal 2.1, 3.2, 5.4, 5.5 (35)

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Narre Warren 2.6, 6.6, 9.10, 14.11 (95) Frankston YCW 1.1, 5.3, 6.6, 8.9 (57) Goals, Narre Warren: J. Hopkins 5, L. Ericksen 2, L. Fakos 2, M. Daoud 1, T. Grguric 1, N. Selleck 1, M. Kotsakis 1, R. Mills-Franklin 1.

Frankston YCW: Z. Gibson 2, J. Daniel 2, J. Canepa 1, J. Alves 1, K. St Anne 1.

Best, Narre Warren: R. Mills-Franklin, M. Kotsakis, M. Latimer, J. Hopkins, C. Marson, L. Ericksen.

Frankston YCW: M. Street, S. Worton, T. Lithgow, M. Ryan, B. Todd.

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Cup hope kicks off at Mornington

By Peter Ellis LEE Freedman trained five Melbourne Cup winners in his 30 years as head of Freedman Brothers Incorporated.

He handed the job to his younger brother Anthony about 12 months ago. Quickly gathering the reins, Anthony soon made his presence felt with a victory at Group 1 level and a third with Lucas Cranach in last year’s Melbourne Cup. The early favourite for this year’s Cup, Lucas Cranach unfortunately went amiss and his future is clouded.

This left Doomben Cup winner Mawingo as the stable’s flagbearer, but he was disappointing when finishing last behind Southern Speed in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on 8 September.

But another cup prospect has emerged in Fruehling, who, like Lucas Cranach and Mawingo, has been imported from the northern hemisphere.

A placegetter at his three starts in the United Kingdom, Fruehling has registered four wins from five outings since coming under Freedman’s care.

The latest of these was over 1600 metres at Mornington last Wednesday when beginning his spring campaign.

“I was pleased with his performance and he will only improve as the distances get longer,” Freedman said.

There is also a connection with the Freedman stable through another imported stayer, Buxted.

Buxted is being prepared by Sam Pritchard-Gordon who filled the position as racing manager for Lee Freedman after coming to Australia from England a few years ago.

Pritchard-Gordon, whose family is steeped in the finest traditions of UK

Hopeful: Fruehling races away from his rivals over 1600 metres at Mornington on Wednesday 12 September. Above, Anthony Freedman. Pictures: Slickpix

racing, subsequently went out on his own as a trainer.

He has demonstrated he is on the right track with Buxted.

A listed winner and a two-mile placegetter in a Group 3 event in the UK, Buxted had had three runs in Australia.

He showed he has Melbourne Cup potential with a determined win over 2500m at Moonee Valley last Saturday. The seven-year-old looks in fine condition and indications are he will be about the places in the staying races coming up. *** MORNINGTON star Bel Sprinter is set to tackle Australia’s best sprinters in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate eve.

A five-year-old by Black Caviar’s sire Bel Esprit has won six of his 10 starts. Now trainer Jason Warren has overcome a series of minor problems with the gelding, he should realise his full potential.

“He has been a difficult horse to train,” Warren said after Bel Sprinter resumed with a win at Moonee Valley on the weekend.

“He has had a foot abscess and would get worked up once he arrived at the races, but we did a lot of equestrian work with him and his manners have improved.” *** CRANBOURNE trainer Greg Eurell could have a replacement in the stable for last year’s Cox Plate winner Pinker

Prelim blockbusters in Sydney and at MCG Week 3 finals previews Friday 21 September Second preliminary final Sydney v Collingwood, ANZ Stadium, 7.50pm Preliminary final weekend starts with a blockbuster in Sydney between two of the best four teams in the competition.

The Swans go into the game after a week’s rest and a tough win against the Crows. However, they will be without gutsy midfielder Ben McGlynn who injured his hamstring in the qualifying final.

On Saturday night, Collingwood conceded a four-goal start to the Eagles, but fought back to record a gritty win Ben Reid was exceptional at full-back taking 10 marks, blanketing Josh Kennedy and providing plenty of run out of defence.

It was an emotionally charged performance by the Pies following the death of former teammate John McCarthy.

The fact Collingwood has to

travel to Sydney won’t matter one bit; the club has lost just one interstate game since 2010 and has beaten Sydney 11 times in a row.

The teams played in Sydney six weeks ago and the Pies came from behind to win by eight points, Dayne Beams was instrumental.

Collingwood by 2 points.

Last time they met in finals 2007 second elimination final Collingwood 18.17-125 d Sydney 13.9-87, MCG, 64,645 Best: Collingwood: Rocca, Cloke, Pendlebury, H Shaw, Rusling. Sydney: Goodes, Crouch, O’Loughlin.

Goals: Collingwood: Rocca 6, Rusling 3, Cloke 3, Buckley 1, Swan. Sydney: O’Loughlin 4, Davis 2, Malceski 2.

Saturday 22 September First preliminary final Hawthorn v Adelaide, MCG, 5.15pm In the first-ever twilight final, the all-conquering Hawks play a feisty Adelaide.

The Hawks have had the benefit of a week off after dismantling Collingwood in the qualifying final.

Despite having a quiet first half, Lance Franklin got loose in the

second and kicked four goals to turn the tide toward a Hawks win.

On a sad note, forward Brendan Whitecross ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee and is out.

Adelaide bounced back on Friday night, beating the Dockers by 10 points. After a slow start for the second week in a row, the Crows mounted a comeback, lead by full-forward Taylor Walker who kicked five goals.

The Crows can’t afford a slow start if they are to have any chance against the Hawks.

The teams met earlier in the year and Hawthorn cruised to an easy, 56-point win. I don’t think anyone will get near the Hawks for the rest of the season.

Hawthorn by 55 points.

Last time they met in finals 2007 first elimination final Hawthorn 15.15-105 d Adelaide 15.12-120, Docklands, 36,534 Best: Hawthorn: Franklin, Young, Hodge, Ladson, Crawford.

Adelaide: Edwards, McGregor, Thompson Goals: Hawthorn: Franklin 7, Roughead 3, Bateman 1, Brown 1, Crawford 1. Adelaide: McGregor 4, Welsh 4, Porplyzia 2.

Pinker, who died suddenly in autumn.

After being taken along very quietly, Eurell’s Red Ransom filly Love For Ransom displayed exceptional promise in scoring a brilliant last-to-first win over 1200m at Moonee Valley.

This was only her second outing – she was put aside after a win at Sandown in May – and her future looks very exciting.

At this stage her main target is the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield on 17 October.

It is an objective Love For Ransom’s jockey Glen Boss believes she can achieve.

“Atlantic Jewel won this race before winning the Thousand Guineas last year and I think this filly can do the

same,” the three-time Melbourne Cup winning rider said.

The Alderson stable looks set to earn some valuable prizemoney with the lightly raced four-year-old That’s The One. He produced a slashing first-up effort when a fast-finishing fourth behind Sea Lord over 1200m at Moonee Valley.

That’s The One showed considerable promise last season and the effort suggests he will be a player in some of the rich races over 1400 and 1600 metres.

Amah Rock, who ran second to Sea Lord, is another worth following in coming weeks as is the classy Midnight Martini who is looking for further than the 1600m she contested at the Moonee Valley.

The seems to be no stopping Peter Moody and he has two bright prospects in staying races coming up with Guns At Five and King Diamond.

Others to take my eye at last week’s Mornington meeting were Gold Rory, Valid Contract, Escado, Gotta Laugh, Off And Laughing, and Silver Falls.

Best: That’s The One.  International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips online at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com > News > Peter Ellis Racing Tips after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 9.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012 AGM will be held at Crib Point Main Oval Social Rooms on

8th October 2012 at 7.30pm.

All welcome.

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The CPJFC Committee Invites applications

for coaching positions U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16.

Applications close 31/10/12 And can be forwarded by mail or to info@cribpointjfc.com.au.

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