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SACKING staff at the Port of Hastings Devel-opment Authority has seen millions of dollars “lost” to Hastings, according to Opposition leader Matthew Guy.

Speaking to journalists in Frankston last week Mr Guy said 55 jobs had gone and pay-outs “will cost millions”.

A news release from Opposition ports spokes-man David Hodgett said the state government had paid out $2.64 million to 17 staff made re-dundant at the planning authority.

“That works out to an average redundancy payment of over $155,000 a worker,” Mr Hodgett stated in a news release.

“These 17 jobs should never have been lost because a second container port is critical for Victoria’s economic future.”

The downsizing of the development authority – formed by the previous government when Mr Hodgett was ports minister – came soon after Labor’s election win and its decision to lease out the Port of Melbourne for 50 years, effec-tively mothballing plans for a major container port at Hastings.

Instead, the Labor government has earmarked Hastings as a “bulk” port for ships delivering and collecting petroleum products, natural gas and, possibly brown coal.

The government is also giving Infrastructure Victoria the job of investigating whether a con-tainer port is eventually best built at Bay West, north of Geelong in Port Phillip, or Hastings.

Backing for a container port at Hastings con-tinues to come from Mornington Peninsula and

Frankston councils, but is being opposed by the Shire of Bass, which borders Western Port.

The three municipalities are part of the new South East Melbourne Group of Councils (SEM) lobbying the government on a range of issues, including business investment, jobs, public safety and education.

Despite Bass’s opposition, a container port for Hastings is included in SEM’s regional plan, along with planning for a major airport.

The other four councils in the SEM group are Kingston, Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dande-nong.

Both the Mornington Peninsula and Bass councils have written separately to the govern-ment, one (the peninsula) calling for the estab-lishment of a “green” container port at Hastings and the other (Bass) opposing any expansion of the port.

Frankston has promoted itself as being ideally suited to be the commercial centre for and ex-panded Port of Hastings. Its mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, as the inaugural head of SEM, issued a news release stating “30 per cent of all shipping containers from the Port of Melbourne end up in south east Melbourne, so development linked to tourism and shipping are certainly areas we will be pushing hard, including the Port of Hastings expansion”.

Mr Guy, when criticising the government vir-tually disbanding the Port of Hastings Develop-ment Authority, said the container port would have been a “boon for jobs on the Mornington Peninsula and south eastern suburbs”.

“The Port of Hastings should be on the [gov-ernment’s] agenda. Melbourne needs planning to begin for a second container port,” he said.

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Register’s recordHASTINGS police Senior Citizens Register marks its 15th year of opera-tion this month and is also raising money for a new car.

The joint Hastings police and com-munity initiative aims to promote confi dent and secure living among senior citizens living from Baxter through to Shoreham.

The service is free and registration is voluntary for the 953 residents on the register.

Each client is provided with an ID card with their name and identity number as recorded on a secure com-puter at Hastings police station. This enables police and other emergency services staff to obtain the personal details of each client if needed in an emergency.

“The service provides regular phone calls from volunteers checking on each client’s welfare and, if the cli-ent cannot be contacted after several attempts, we pass this on to Hastings police for further action,” fundraising coordinator Angela Muir said.

“We also mail a quarterly newslet-ter to our clients. We organise two bus trips and two social functions each year for our clients.

“As well as this we conduct regular home visits by members of our home visits team.”

A new vehicle to replace the 11-year-old car is necessary as it is “becoming very expensive to main-tain”.

“We receive no funding from local, state or federal governments, so eve-rything we do is funded by our activi-ties and donations from members and local organisations,” Ms Muir said.

To join the register or donate to the car project call 5979 2137.

THE Western Port Steelers basket-ball team has re-signed Division 1 women’s coach Andrew Jacobson for next year’s Big V season.

Jacobson came on board before the 2015 campaign and steering the team to just missing out on fi nishing inside the top fi ve.

The team fell one game short of playing fi nals with nine wins and11 losses in its fi rst year in Division 1.

Jacobson previously coached Frankston’s SEABL teams and was head coach for 24 years of Victorian championship sides in the VJBL – from under-12s to under-20s boys and girls.

“The challenge next season is to take the next step and play in the fi nals series after coming so close in

2015,” Jacobson said. “We have a strong core group of

players from this season’s winning team already committed, along with some incredibly talented new players joining the program.

“There are still key positions avail-able in the squad for the upcoming season and we are keen to provide an opportunity to anyone who believes they have what it takes.”

Western Port Basketball Association will hold an open gym session, 7pm, Thursday 10 September for its 2016 Division 1 women’s team.

Western Port juniors and CBL play-ers are specifi cally invited, but the session is open to all interested play-ers. Tyler Molloy, manager

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Giving advice: Western Port Lady Steelers coach Andrew Jacobson during the team’s fi rst appearance in Division 1.

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THE state planning tribunal did not make an “accidental slip” in its Ar-thurs Seat gondola permit conditions, as claimed by the Save Our Seat pro-test group, and no correction will be made, the tribunal has decided.

SOS queried what appeared to be a contradiction in one condition the Vic-torian Civil and Administrative Tribu-nal placed on the contentious cable car project.

In condition 39, VCAT stated an emergency plan must be approved “prior to the commencement of the use” of the ride, that is, after construc-tion was completed.

Elsewhere it stated that the plan should be approved “before the devel-opment commences as there may be matters ... that require refi nements to other components of the proposal”.

In its response to the SOS query, VCAT stated that it “does not consider that there has been an accidental slip in relation to its order”.

“The conditions work together in-cluding condition 1(e) that requires the permit holder [Skylift] to show how compliance with DEPI conditions 40–61 is to be achieved before plans are endorsed. Those conditions link back to Condition 39,” VCAT stated.

To the law’s “reasonable man”, the VCAT letter falls short of clearing up confusion about the issue SOS had

raised. If anything, it compounds the confusion because: Condition 39 states: “Prior to the commencement of the use, an emer-gency management plan ... must be submitted to and approved by the Re-sponsible Authority” (that is, Morn-ington Peninsula Shire Council). The VCAT letter points to its condi-tion 1(e), which refers to requirements imposed by DEPI (now the Depart-ment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning). None of these conditions can be read as supporting the VCAT assertion, that they clarify when the emergency plan must be approved. Condition 41 mentions the bushfi re emergency plan but only in passing. Condition 43 refers to “The require-ments for an emergency management plan set out in conditions 39 and 40”. This appears to actually reinforce con-dition 39 – that the emergency plan is not required until the gondola is built and is about to begin operating. Condition 50 specifi es that a “de-fendable space plan” – not a bushfi re/emergency management plan – must be approved “prior to the commence-ment of works”. Conditions 53 to 58 set out require-ments for a vegetation management plan, which appears to have no rela-tionship to either the bushfi re or emer-gency management plans.

None of the other three DEPI-imposed conditions on which VCAT relied refer to matters relevant to condition 39.

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THEY have been soldiering away for just on half a year and last week a team of the federal government’s Green Army stood confi dently on the banks of Balcombe Creek, Mt Martha.

It was the end of their time with the “army” and Environment Minister and Flinders MP, Greg Hunt was on hand to hear about their “overwhelmingly positive” feedback.

“Many of the participants have already lined up jobs in the environ-mental sector or are continuing on with further studies to gain formal

qualifi cations,” Mr Hunt said.The team had worked to “improve

the natural environment” at Red Hill Community Park, Red Hill (planting and mulching); Baynes Road Reserve, Red Hill (removing weeds); Bal-combe Estuary, Mt Martha (removing weeds, planting); Red Hill Rail Trail (weeding, planting); Woods Reverse, Tuerong (weeding); and The Briars indigenous plant Nursery, Mt Martha (plant propagation).

The Green Army team was under the direction of Conservation Vol-

unteers Australia, hired as one of the $700 million program’s service providers.

“These graduates have delivered real environmental benefi ts for the community and have also gained valu-able practical training and experience to help them enhance their career opportunities,” Mr Hunt said.

“The project has improved the condition of indigenous vegetation — reconnecting the landscape through weed control and revegetation across six sites on the peninsula.”

Mission accomplished: Members of the Green Army who have completed six tasks on the Mornington Peninsula with supervisor Thomas Andrews (orange top) and Flinders MP Greg Hunt (right) are (not in order) Anthony Phillips, Ben Cox, Geoffrey Morphett, Jamie Uhrynowycz, Jethro Sallmann, Kellie Vella, Michaela Brown and Shane Kroon. Picture: Supplied

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FOR more than a decade, Sustainable House Day has allowed thousands to visit leading “green” homes that are environmentally friendly, cheap to run and comfortable to live in.

Visitors to Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Eco Living Display Centre on Sunday 13 September can get inspiration and ideas, see sustainable upgrades and take part in workshops “Going Solar” and “Create a sustain-able home”.

The centre, at The Briars, Mt

Martha, is retrofi tted to display a range of sustainable ideas, including solar passive design, thermal mass, solar power and wind power, solar hot water, ventilation and devices to save “stand-by” power.

The centre will show a range of options for insulation, window cover-ings, glazing, energy-effi cient lighting and appliances and water-effi ciency measures.

The garden has a range of rainwater tanks, drip-fed irrigation, compost

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Free tours of the Eco Centre 10am-3pm.

The Briars Eco Living Display Centre is at 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au; sustainablehouseday.com for other open houses.

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Energy saver: The Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars.

AN unusual census is being organised by the Western Port Biosphere.

Schools, community groups and individuals are being asked to record sightings of animals, birds, reptiles, plants and insects for one week next month.

The 2142 square kilometre biosphere covers the municipalities of Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast as well as French Island.

The Lifesearch program – “citizen science in action” – is designed to increase knowledge about biodiversity within the biosphere and how to manage and protect it for the future.

The Western Port Biosphere contains national and marine parks, rural agriculture and urban-growth areas and its fl ora and fauna – including breeding colonies of the little penguins, koalas, Australian fur seal and short-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds) – are seen as major draw cards for visitors.

The biosphere is also home to rare, threat-ened and vulnerable species such as the endan-gered southern brown bandicoot and hooded plover.

Western Port is listed under the Convention

on Wetlands of International Importance as habitat for migratory species under the Ramsar Convention.

The biosphere - designated in 2002 under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program - is seeking expressions of interest for up to fi ve honorary positions on its board with the terms of half the current board members expiring in November.

Candidates should have experience in environment or natural resources, strategic or business planning, tourism, communications, marketing, or fi nancial management.

The Board also wants to hear from people with experience in not-for-profi t administra-tion and governance, community engagement, education and research, commercial law, arts and culture.

The biosphere’s role is to “foster conserva-tion and sustainable development by facilitat-ing partnerships to create an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable future for Western Port”.

Applications for board membership close 15 September. Details: www.biosphere.org.au

Keith PlattRoadside resting: A record will be made of all creatures within the Western Port Biosphere area for one week during October. These tawny frogmouths spend daylight hours in a tree overhanging a road. Picture: Keith Platt

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FOOD businesses can nominate for this year’s 2015 Best Bites Awards and be listed in the food guide published in November.

Run by Mornington Pen insula Shire, the Best Bites program aims to promote food businesses “that provide safe and healthy food, use environ-mentally sustainable practices, and provide safe and accessible premises”.

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POLICE have seized live and dried cannabis plants with an estimated value of $261,000 dur-ing a raid on a Mt Eliza “crop house”.

Eight Mornington detectives smashed their way into the Wimbledon Av property at 7am on Wednesday 26 August where they found 87 plants being grown in bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as an array of drug paraphernalia, includ-ing special lighting, hydroponic equipment, ex-traction fans and charcoal fi lters.

Police said electrical wiring to heat the crops had been run directly from the street supply, by-passing the house’s electricity meter to avoid de-tection.

No one was home at the time of the raid, but police that afternoon arrested a 34-year-old man who they spotted driving slowly past the rented house before attempting a U-turn.

Identifi ed as the lessee and one of four tenants of the house, the man was arrested and charged with cultivating a drug of dependence and traf-fi cking a drug of dependence.

He was due to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday) for a bail hearing and was further remanded until a date to be fi xed.

Police are looking for the three other tenants, aged in their 20s, who are all listed as having in-ternational student visas to attend a private edu-cation provider. Documents found at the house list names, classes and letters from the college demanding their attendance.

Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Vallas said “crop sitters” were typically “students” – but many would not pass any tests.

“They are not poor students trying to make their way – they are pawns of a king pin in the drugs’ trade,” he said.

“We believe the man we arrested may be higher up the totem pole.”

Detective Vallas credited Mornington’s Consta-ble Megan Zurek with getting the “original sniff that they were running a crop house there and the tasking unit followed up with the raid”.

“We had been notifi ed [by a member of the public] that suspicious activity was being con-ducted there. We then called in the police heli-copter which used infra-red imaging equipment to detect hot-spots in the ceiling – a tell-tale sign of large-scale hydroponic drug activity.

“Each plant is worth $3000 and we got 87 of them, so the property could have been producing $500,000 worth of marijuana a year. We are now making inquiries to ascertain how long they have been growing crops there.

“It is a good result. We disrupted a place of ex-change and also the supply of illegal substances. Our intelligence shows a link between house bur-glaries and drugs. And, often when we raid crimi-nals’ homes, we fi nd drugs, cash and fi rearms.”

Constable Zurek said the warrant was “a re-minder to anyone in the peninsula area thinking of cultivating or manufacturing drugs that police are continually targeting this kind of criminal be-haviour”.

“Police will take action where we are provided with information and will work to detect and dis-rupt the supply of illicit drugs.”

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confi dential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Crib Point worksABOUT 200 “improvements” have been under a joint works program by Crib Point Advisory Group and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Works included 'Welcome to Crib Point' signs, planting trees, pruning, landscaping, painting, installing street furniture at Arthur Peterson Reserve and around shops, joining footpaths to Park and Stony Point roads and minor car park works in Arthur Peterson Reserve.

Similar projects are planned for Baxter and Mornington north.

"The project has great impetus in the commu-nity and we are now working on the next stage of plans including public murals, a new market and other projects around the town,” Crib Point Advisory Group president Mary Budd said.

Cr David Garnock said the works had “brought a greater sense of community to the town”.

For details about Crib Point Advisory Group or to join email [email protected]

New opportunityA NEW op shop has been opened at Hastings by the Peninsula Young Veterans Wellbeing Centre, a not for profi t group supporting young defence force veterans.

The shop in Marine Pde (opposite the service station) is run by volunteers and is described as an “old style op shop that sells cheap second-hand and new items”. Proceeds go to support and help young veterans and their families

Animal notesPENINSULA ecologist Mal Legg is guest speaker at Mornington Environment Association’s annual meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 10 September in the Mornington Library meeting room.

He will talk about the results of his year-long survey of creatures living on the Mornington foreshore and cliffs between Beleura Hill and Linley Point.

Members of the public can attend. Details: Jan Oliver, 0417 986 077.

COLONIAL Leisure Group is selling the Portsea Hotel building and land not the business, says the group’s national operations manager Grady Patching.

Mr Patching was responding to the report in last week’s paper about several Mornington Peninsula tourism properties on the market or sold (“Overseas investor eyes on us”, 25/8/15).

He stated in an email that “the freehold only is for sale not the business. CLG will not be selling the leasehold any time soon”.

The News stated the freehold was worth $16 million.

Mr Patching stated that “Portsea

Hotel just had the most profi table year since Chris has owned the venue” in response to The News stating that “the business is not doing as well as several years ago when it was under different management”.

“Chris” is Computershare founder and millionaire Chris Morris who acquired the shares of co-owner Andrew Henderson in September 2012. Mr Henderson was at the hotel for 14 years including as manager.

Colonial Leisure Group has managed the hotel for two full fi nancial years.

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HILLVIEW Quarries says it wants to reopen the old Pioneer quarry in Boundary Rd, Dromana, claiming it is running out of rock at its existing pit, which was started less than two years ago.

Hillview CEO Paul Nitas has written to resi-dents living near the old quarry and stated Hill-view’s existing quarry off Hillview Quarry Drive had been operating for nearly 50 years “and its resource is diminishing”.

“While the Boundary Road site [Pioneer] has not been actively quarried in recent years, we know the site has signifi cant reserves,” he stated.

The site has not been quarried for almost 20 years.

Mr Nitas stated restarting quarrying “would allow Hillview to continue to operate on the Mornington Peninsula, providing employment to around 35 peo ple as well as supporting many lo-cal businesses”.

He stated Hillview had “begun preliminary discussions with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council about recommencing quarrying on the Boun dary Road site”.

The old Pioneer quarry was the one that Pen-insula Waste Management Pty Ltd wanted to use for a rubbish tip, which was refused by the EPA two years ago. The plan was supported by Morn-ington Peninsula Shire. R E Ross Trust owns both Hillview and PWM.

Hillview/Ross Trust bought the old Pioneer quarry in 1998 for $1.24 million. It had already been earmarked as a potential rubbish tip site.

Pioneer had bought it in the early 1960s and took about 300,000 tonnes of granite over 35 years before closing the quarry in 1998 when it reached the limit of its licence. The bottom of the pit was well below the water table and is now about 42 metres deep.

Hillview/Ross Trust owns 121 Boun dary Rd, the old Pioneer quarry, which is 18 hectares.

It owns another block of almost 65 hectares, 115 Boundary Rd, which wraps around three sides of the Pioneer quarry with the fourth side being Arthurs Seat State Park.

If Hillview starts a new pit, it will have to ei-ther transport rock to its crusher at the Hillview Quarry Drive site or build one near the new pit. It would also need a weigh station, staff quarters and other infrastructure.

Hillview’s move to start a second quarry fol-lows the opening of a new pit at the Hillview Quarry Drive site early last year (“Hillview’s new quarry”, The News, 25/3/14).

In January 2006 the company won permission from the shire council to open the new area. It is southwest of the main pit and closer to Arthurs Seat Rd. It was formerly the site of Hillview’s magazine, where explosives were stored.

Hillview has permission to extract 2.6 million tonnes of brown stone and 11.4 million tonnes of grey stone from the new area. The company extracts about 650,000 tonnes of high-quality ag-gregate and crushed rock each year.

The company says quarrying at Hillview’s site on Arthurs Seat escarpment has occurred for about 90 years.

“R E Ross formed Hillview Quarries Pty Ltd in 1968 and shortly after acquired T W Maw and Sons Pty Ltd, which operated small quarries on the site,” Hillview’s website states.

“Hillview and Maw formed a partnership to develop the site into a modern quarry operation, transforming the site from its seven small sepa-rate quarries to a single ... operation and manu-facturing plant.

“After some early disruptions due to clearing and permit challenges, Hillview reopened in 1971 with a new crushing plant and work plans that al-lowed the site to be opened up with modern quar-

rying practices.”A new crushing plant was built in 2006.In his recent letter, Mr Nitas stated Hillview

would keep residents “informed as we progress”. “Please be assured that Hillview will seek your views on our plans, and formal opportunities will exist to provide feedback as the plans develop,” he stated.

Mark Fancett, president of Peninsula Preser-vation Group, the citizen lobby group formed in 2013 to oppose the quarry tip plan, said the new pit would likely be in pristine bush. “There’s de-graded land at the Boundary Rd end of the block but higher up the slope is good native vegetation and quarries are always started at the top,” he said.

Dr Fancett said if the quarry went ahead there would be four huge holes on Arthurs Seat, two of the existing three 100 metres deep. “The question has to be asked: where do you draw the line? The peninsula’s main industry is tourism. Is it appro-priate in 2015 to create another quarry next to a state park?”

Senior shire planner Niall Sheehy said he’d had “preliminary discussions with Paul Nitas of Hill-view Quarries concerning the former Pioneer site off Boundary Rd. These discussions have been of a general nature concerning the site’s history and possible future opportunities for stone extrac-tion”.

“Hillview has indicated that the reserves within the former Pioneer site have yet to be exhausted.

“Should discussions progress and a planning application be lodged, the shire will satisfy its statutory obligations and provide notice to poten-tially affected parties. It is also the shire’s under-standing that Hillview has made a commitment to keep residents informed of any progress.”

Hillview CEO Paul Nitas has been contacted for comment.

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MEMBERS of the Peninsula Ship Society celebrated its 10 anniversary at Hastings Yacht Club.

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Birthday cake: Ready to slice the birthday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Peninsula Ship Society are, from left, Hastings MP Neale Burgess, society president Maurie Hutchinson and Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Garnock.

David HarrisonWAS it a Ghillie Dhu* or a Shellycoat* who, at the 24 August council meeting, spirited a packet of family assorted biscuits on to the hospitality table in the council offi ces foyer? Council Watch, noting a previous column that complained of a quality drop-off in the biscuits available at council meetings, felt he had overstepped the mark.

He felt reproved. Here was a cornucopia of creams, a plethora of pastries suddenly arrived beside the glass jar of cookies provided for council-watching aesthetes. CW took a humble shortbread from the aesthetes’ jar as atonement for his previous curmudgeonly presumption.

It turned out to be a cream-biscuit style of meeting. Cr Tim Rodgers caused a storm by remarking earthily after a contribution to debate by colleague Anne Shaw: “I feel like slitting my throat after listening to that.” CW may have heard parliamentary terms including “Withdraw!” and “Shame!” in the hubbub.

Cr Shaw is a passionate advocate for her beliefs and presents them with force. She and Cr Antonella Celi were declaiming at length about the loss of the Rosebud foreshore pool.

They also supported yet another move to resuscitate the historic Moorooduc Coolstores, on the Moorooduc Highway near the border of Somerville and Mt Eliza.

This is a location that may prosper only if the good Lord turns up unexpectedly and holds out His healing hand.

It was, CW ruminated, an evening of lost causes. There was Cr Celi,

gloomily trying to uplift the cause of a commercial venture which time, and Peninsula Link, has passed by.

Besides, the uses being sought are now unlawful in the green wedge and possibly contravene rules the entirety of which only the aforementioned Lord and shire planning guru Allan Cowley know. This followed the Celi lament over the Rosebud pool, whose location the rules had long prohibited and which council, and the state government, had banished to the other side of Point Nepean Rd.

Cr Celi clearly is devoted to St Rita of Cascia, one of the four patron saints of lost causes. Her invocation of little faces beaming happily at the prospect of a pool with water slides had a whiff of the martyr – and early electioneering – about it.

But fear not, little ones. The pool is subject of a live council resolution and will rise again, possibly heated by underground water in a spectacular display of carbon-neutral modernity, except that the Greeks were lolling in hot springs well before the Christian era.

The Coolstores debate was also notable for its mover and seconder – councillors David Gibb and Graham Pittock, rarely seen in lockstep. Cr Gibb, a grazier and occasional greenie, concurs with Cr Pittock on improper use of green wedge land – shire policy is to bring non-conforming existing uses back within

the new rules. A further notable interlude

concerned Rosebud beach, where loads of sand have recently been dumped on a contentious area from which it had been proposed that waste from roadworks should be removed and the beach encouraged to resume its original profi le.

This is not a plan favoured by Cr Gibb, whose green credentials apparently cease at Point Nepean Rd. He employed his tried and true technique of making a speech by way of seeking offi cers’ answers to rhetorical questions. Until he was stopped. But he got most of the speech on to the record.

It’s an admirable technique, rarely used by other councillors. Break up your speech into questions then fi re them at the offi cers. “Isn’t it true that...” “Can you confi rm...” “Would you agree...” “Am I right in saying...”

It adduced the information he required. Like a good barrister, Cr Gibb knows not to ask questions to which he doesn’t know the answers.

But sand moves on, sometimes quite briskly after heavy storms. The freshly deposited Rosebud sand will, grain by grain, continue its eternal journey, possibly joining the vast quantity that dallied briefl y at Anthony’s Nose after that beach was renourished last summer. The dumped roadworks waste will resurface and come back to council.

Will CW be in the chamber the night this occurs? Suddenly, a feeling of great weariness descends.* Ghillie Dhu: a solitary elf. Shellycoat: a bogeyman. Both Celtic mythical creatures.

Night of passion and lost causes

HELP is at hand for those who feel they are drowning in mounting debt. A new website and mobile phone app launched late last month to of-fer free fi nancial guidance can be the fi rst step to put consumers back in charge of their fi nances.

The fi nancialfi rstaid.org.au site is the brainchild of FMC Mediation and Counselling Victoria, a not-for-profi t provider of federal government-funded family and community programs.

The online site and app provides access to in-formation split into three categories: ‘I need help right now’, ‘I need to understand’ and ‘I want to know more’.

Easy-to-read information about how to recover from fi nancial stress and possibly book a free ap-pointment with an FMC fi nancial counsellor to work through a solution could be a gateway to a better life free of debt worries.

The CEO of FMC, Kim O’Neill, said the organ-isation’s fi nancial counsellors understand people can fi nd themselves in fi nancial strife for many

reasons such as unemployment or serious illness.“Our new website and fi nancial counselling

and capability service offers consumers a 24-hour action-based online fi nancial support and easy to access information,” Ms O’Neill said.

“Our model and website provides consumers with fi nancial counselling, education and support. Our aim is to empower people to take back control of their money and lives”.

FMC notes Australian household debt has grown during a period of rising property prices and increasing unemployment,

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals household debt has increased nearly twice as fast as the value of household assets over the past 25 years.

Moorabbin based FMC recently opened it latest offi ce at 146 Young St, Frankston.

See fi nancialfi rstaid.org.au or call 1800 639 523 for further information.

Get out of debt swamp

We can work it out: FMC executive manager Graeme Westaway, left, and Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson at the launch of the fi nancial fi rst aid app in Frankston.Picture: Andrew Lloyd

A WILLINGNESS to tackle issues big and small – both here and over-seas – has kept members of Hastings-Westernport Rotary Club busy.

They work to prevent malaria in Af-rica, donate wheelchairs and clothing to those in need, support under-privi-leged children, raise money for polio immunisation, and provide shelter boxes for disaster relief.

Club members assisted Hastings

SES buy protective clothing for new recruits and conduct mock job inter-views for Western Port Secondary College students.

The club also provides exercise equipment for the youth boxing pro-gram at Hastings, run with the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire.

The club meets 6.30pm Mondays at the Hastings Club. Details: Don Prout, 5977 4160.

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Here to help: Family Connections program leader Kristine Clements has real-life experience of borderline personality disorder. Picture: Yanni

ITS very name means those diag-nosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can face criticism and families can also be stigmatised.

The word ‘borderline’ tends to make many think there is not really anything wrong with someone diag-nosed with BPD and an individual’s ‘personality’ is often judged by oth-ers.

In fact, the ‘borderline’ aspect re-fers to the disorder being on the bor-derline of psychosis and neurosis and the causes of BPD are not yet fully understood.

For those facing life with the mental disorder the road to recovery can be paved with criticism and others not taking the condition seriously.

BPD sufferers often self-harm, en-gage in impulsive “self-sabotaging” behaviour, suffer relationship prob-lems and can be at risk of suicide in extreme cases.

A new support group for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula families aims to battle the stigma and offer help to families who are affected by BPD.

Anne Reeve, the founder of Nation-al Education Alliance BPD in Aus-tralia, says it may be preferable to call the mental disorder “emotional dys-regulation” since BPD is an inability to regulate emotions.

NEA BPD is a US based organisa-tion and Ms Reeves says the group are world leaders in research, education and specialist programs around BPD.

“Families suffer from no direction

in Australia. BPD mostly emerges in late childhood and early adoles-cence,” she said.

“It’s controversial to diagnose BPD in Australia for someone under the age of 20 because it’s believed your per-sonality doesn’t form until you’re 25 but it’s important to get an early diag-nosis. If you get an early diagnosis you can get appropriate treatment.

“Unfortunately the name borderline personality disorder is a name that in-vokes fear in the hearts of everyone ... there’s a huge stigma.”

The Family Connections program, hosted over 12 weeks early next month by Peninsula Health in Frankston, is based on dialectical behaviour therapy to recognise and change destructive patterns of behaviour to offer BPD suf-ferers and their families a way to cope with the mental illness.

Mind Australia family practitioner Kristine Clements, who will head up the Frankston program, knows all too well the stigma associated with BPD, having struggled with her daughter’s disorder.

“The system does tend to blame fam-ilies. Those with BPD don’t respond to most therapies or medication and get put in the troublemaker basket.”

The Langwarrin resident says be-ing unable to regulate emotions means BDP sufferers have “an inability not to react to an emotion. Whatever they feel is ‘times 10’.”

Ms Clements says family members should understand “it’s not their fault but with certain information they can improve the quality of life for them-selves and their families.”

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come to improve their own ability to manage what’s happening and with that there’s a fl ow-on effect,” she said.

She said parents are not to blame.“You might be treating all your chil-

dren the same way because you don’t know and you’re upsetting the child with BPD and exacerbating the situ-ation.

“Families who have been involved in causing harm to a child are not the families who come to our course. We all, as parents, unwittingly do things that can be really invalidating for someone with a BPD.”

The Family Connections program is designed specifi cally to support fam-ily members and help them understand the disorder and the chaos when the illness impacts on those closest to a BPD sufferer.

Ms Reeve said families should speak to a GP about BPD and ask for a referral to a specialist.

“There are treatments now that can cure about 70 per cent of people with borderline personality disorder so the really important message is there is hope you can lead a normal and ful-fi lling life if you’re diagnosed with BPD.”

Family Connections classes will be held at Peninsula Health, 4 Spray St, Frankston from 1 September on 12 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 6-8pm.

See bpdaustralia.com or call Anne Reeve on 0408 561 983 for further program information and booking de-tails. The program is free.

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2015

LETTERS

Council policeThe article “Allies plan to fi ght crime” (The News 25/8/15) indicates an awareness of a problem, but shows that we really do not have any answers as to how to solve the problem. The idea that individuals who do not have any power or authority are able to prevent crime is not realistic.

The article indicates to me that the police force is so under manned that it is un able to enforce many laws. This is evident in most news reports when we are told that police no longer do this or that - whether it be car chases, burglaries, shoplifting or home invasions. If it is relatively minor, they just don’t bother.

We need a brand new (for Victoria anyway) approach to law enforcement. We need to fol-low the American system where they have both state and municipal police forces, which work together when necessary. The state police look after major crime, the local police look after community crime.

We need to legislate for municipalities to allow their by-laws department to operate as a fully fl edged police department. This new police force would be self-funding as the vast majority of the staff would be operational, rather than administrative. If each patrolman (and that is the only rank we would need) issued only four fi nes of $200 each to lawbreakers each day, that would create about $200,000 a year - plenty to cover salaries, administration and some infra-structure.

If municipal rates had to be increased I am sure ratepayers would be happier paying for law enforcement that they could see each and every day.

I think that should be your follow-up report on crime, not some senior sergeant trying to move the onus for crime prevention onto others.

Alan Thompson, Mt Eliza

Transporting carbonWhat a Yes, Minister moment to read that Morn-ington Peninsula Shire plans to reduce its carbon footprint by exporting its waste to Hampton tip.

In one move we can get rid of our rubbish and feel morally superior. (“Shire in step to carbon neutrality”, The News.)

It will be interesting to read of the next plan to offset the considerable fuel use involved in driv-ing waste-laden trucks from Portsea to Hampton.

Thomas Orr, Red Hill

Pane-full destructionToday I was saddened to give the last rights to the second speckled thrush in my garden in a week. Both had broken necks.

The friendly little birds (I have even hand-fed them in the past) were wantonly killed by a local vandal.

If the police want to follow up these murders, I can identify the culprit - the resident wattle bird. His modus operandi is to chase the little birds till they crash into the window pane.

Perhaps the wattle bird should proclaimed a noxious pest and placed in custody?

Kevin Sack, Somers

Wheelie ideaOn holiday at Yamba/Iluka northern NSW I noticed speed warning stickers attached to wheelie bins reminding motorists they were in a 50 kph zone. I thought this maybe a good road safety initiative to be adopted in residential streets on the Mornington Peninsula.

From my own observations a number of motorists either do not know or care that most residential streets are a 50 kph zones.

I purchased three stickers via the Internet to put on my bins in Mc Crae.

Cost is about $10 each delivered. Web site is www.wheeliebins.com

This could be adopted by the police and coun-cil as a road safety initiative.

If large numbers of the stickers were ordered it may reduce costs. John Nevitt, McCrae

Container reliefI’m still haunted by the possible mega-develop-

ment of a container port at Hastings, but it looks like I might have less to worry about.

The Port of Botany has not only caught up, but a rail link is to provide for loading directly from ships to rail transport to the outer south west, interstate and intermodal depot for local distribution.

This means huge savings and effi ciency in eliminating extra, slow loading and unloading to ever more expensive, slower transit, higher toll road, polluting truck transport.

At the presentation for Port of Hastings in Cowes we were told that Hastings would not be a goer without a rail link. So why is the Labor state government proposing the western dis-tributor, hugely expensive road for the benefi t of 15 years more tolls for Citylink, burning all that imported diesel, instead of our own electricity?

Bernie McComb, Cowes

Top to bottom In January 2014 that most respected organisa-tion, the OECD, stated that the world’s richest countries have not done enough to prevent catastrophic climate change.

Australia was singled out as the world’s great-est gas emitter per head of population.

Very recently our Minister for the Environ-ment Greg Hunt has made a public statement that Australians, per head of population, emit the lowest rate of pollution of any developed country. What a remarkable achievement – from the top of the list to the lowest in less than 18 months, despite the prime minister’s refusal to fi nancially support renewable energy and his ob-jections to the world climate scientist’s statistics.

The OECD is up front with its sources of information. Where does the minister’s informa-tion come from, as the government seems un-able to accept climate scientists fi ndings.

What is the truth?As [Opposition MP] Penny Wong has pointed

out (and we are already well aware of this): “As one of the hottest and driest continents on earth, Australia will be among the hardest and fastest hit by climate change, if we do not act now”.

Peter Strickland, Balnarring

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Sustainable House Day – Sun 13th September

On Sunday 13th September as part of Sustain-able House Day hundreds of properties are open across Australia for the public to get inspira-tion and ideas on sustainable house design and sustainable living.

On Sustainable House Day between 10 am – 3 pm, you can visit the Eco Living Display Centre at Mount Martha and get free advice on how to make your home not only more environmentally friendly, but cheaper to run and more comfort-able to live in. Learn more about sustainable living at our workshops ‘Going Solar’ and ‘Cre-ate a sustainable home’. Bookings essential for workshops. To book ph. 5987 3078. Cost $15.

The Eco Living Display Centre, located at The Briars in Mount Martha, is a retrofi tted building

that displays a range of sustainable ideas. These include include solar passive design, thermal mass, solar and wind power, solar hot water, insulation, window coverings, glazing, energy effi cient lighting and appliances and water ef-fi ciency measures. In the garden you can see a range of rainwater tanks, irrigation, compost and a worm farm, raingarden, no-dig garden beds and wicking beds.

Find us at The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha.

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NOELS Gallery at Red Hill is about to enter a new phase after being reno-vated and refurbished by new owners Rebecca and Craig Davy.

The couple previously owned gal-leries at Flinders and Sorrento and plan to hold exhibitions and artists’

demonstrations (sometimes with din-ner) at Noels.

Exhibitions will include paintings, glass, jewellery and ceramics.

Craig Davy started painting six years ago and has won 70 awards. His new works will be on show for open-

ing night, Saturday 5 September.To arrange an invitation to the open-

ing email [email protected] yet-to-be-opened cafe at Noels

will be open for breakfast and light lunch. Details: Rebecca Davy 0415 458 080.

Gallery opens with owner’s exhibitionHanging day: Rebecca Davy hangs a painting by Gail Rutland Gillard at the revamped Noels Gallery, 1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill.

THE opening of a $224,000 signal-ised pedestrian crossing in Bittern has made crossing Frankston-Flinders Rd a safer proposition for pedestrians.

About 50 pedestrians an hour cross the road between the train station and shops, and in peak hour around 1000 vehicles an hour drive past at 60kph.

“Without a pedestrian-operated crossing, local residents have been taking risks when crossing the busy road in between traffi c breaks,” East-ern Victoria MP Daniel Mulino said.

“Bittern residents will now be able to cross Frankston-Flinders Rd safely.”

Hastings MP Neale Burgess last month called on Roads Minister Luke Donnellan “to get on with the job” of installing the pedestrian crossing.

“The Bittern community had called for the installation of a pedestrian crossing [there] for many years and I was pleased to have obtained funding of $224,000 for it last October,” he said.

“Work began in March, but was abruptly stopped a short time later. I wrote to the minister asking for an explanation and was told that work had ceased because an electrical contractor had withdrawn and had to be replaced.”

Mr Burgess said he had “again written to the minister, this time ask-ing that he personally intervene to ensure that installation of the Bittern pedestrian crossing was completed as a matter of urgency”.

Safer crossing at Bittern

A LANGWARRIN woman has had her license suspended after allegedly being found driving at more than fi ve times the legal limit in Langwarrin Sunday evening.

Frankston Highway Patrol police was called to Cranbourne Rd follow-ing reports of an erratic driver around 6.45pm.

Police caught up with the woman when she was reportedly on her second run to the bottle shop and she returned a positive breath test at the scene.

An evidentiary breath test then found her reading to be 0.289 per cent.

The 40-year-old’s licence was immediately suspended and it is expected she will be charged on sum-

mons with drink driving and traffi c-related offences.

Unlocked, robbedTHIEVES broke into eight cars parked at houses on Bentons and Dunns roads, Mt Martha, in a spate of overnight raids early Sunday morning last week.

One car – a Subaru – was stolen and later recovered in Frankston North, while loose change was taken from the others.

Detective Sergeant Jason Hocking, of Mornington CIU, said all the cars are believed to have been left un-locked. “We go on about it but people are still making it easy for thieves,” he said.

Busted on way to bottle shop

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WHAT’S NEW...

Red Hill Spring Garden Festival - Grow for LifeIT’S on again. The fourth Red Hill Spring Gar-den Festival will ignite gardeners’ imaginations. A unique community hosted event, presented by gardeners for gardeners. If you like to get your fi ngers in the soil, this is the prac-tical event for you.

Pass on the “Grow for Life” benefi ts to the next generation by bringing the children for little green thumbs activities: free planting in quality pots, think seed bombs, beauti-ful terrariums and more.

If it’s craft on a cool day that your kiddies enjoy, then the traditional Flower Show has some creative categories for all ages.

Take a peek in the Show Schedule and prepare to exhibit your garden goodies: produce, herbs, blooms or arrangements. Entries are welcome. Share to inspire others and you’ll be thrilled with your award and a prize. The schools’ section, Show Off Your Best, is expected to be bulging with local student talent again this year.

Buy a gift for your garden from the Festival from local and country specialists who will advise and sell an exciting array of tools, sculp-tures, and plants. See what’s new and needed to enhance your home garden.

Borrow an idea in the information session. Professor Tim Entwisle, is privy to amazing spe-cies at Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens. No wonder his session is called “Rock Stars of the

Plant World”. Meet Melissa King, well known from television gardening appearances. Prepare your questions and secure a seat in the marquee for the Q&A Session with sustainable produce, pruning for fruit or fl owers, and native plant experts.

Participation and entry is affordably pitched at $5 per adult and free options: parking, children’s entry, the Flower Show, Expert Sessions and Flower Show exhibiting. Food is available.

With something to inspire every gardener at any age, you’ll want to be there.

September 12, 9am – 3pm, Red Hill Show Grounds, Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill.

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Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

BITTERN

$350,000 negotiableopen to view

$250,000open to view

1CAR

1BATH

3BED

BITTERN

Offers over $380,000

Cynthia Dobbin | 0438 773 627

Offers over $655,000

TYABB

HASTINGS

Offers over $490,000open to view

2CAR

2BATH

1STUDY

4BED

1CAR

1BATH

2BED


2CAR

2BATH

3BED


UNDER CONTRACT

Cynthia Dobbin | 0438 773 627Dominic Tallon | 0408 528 857

CRIB POINT

Offers over $475,000open to view

2CAR

2BATH

4BED

Cynthia Dobbin | 0438 773 627Dominic Tallon | 0408 528 857

BALNARRING


$910,000open to view

2CAR

2BATH

4BED

UNDER CONTRACT

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5979 3000Wh li t ith h

SOLD

$670,000

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BITTERN

- 5- 11 - $655,000


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great estate agents

Why list with one, when you can list with all

SOMERVILLE

Offers invited over $395,000open to view

1CAR

1BATH

3BED

FOR SALE

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544

SOLD

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544

3CAR

2BATH

1STUDY

5BED

SOMERVILLE


SOLD - $640,000

1 week, 23 inspections,7 offers

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great estate agents

Why list with one, when you can list with all

Your home could be worth more than you think!

Give Sam Bucca a shot and call for your free no-obligation market appraisal.Selling real estate without the headache.

Sam BuccaSenior Sales Consultant / Licensed Estate Agent

0412 755 544

SOMERVILLE


1CAR

1BATH

3BED

JUST LISTED

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544


Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

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If you are seeking privacy, relaxation or just want to get out of the rat race then this property in Blind Bight is right for you! With great car and boat accommodation, open plan living this character filed home is sure to impress. Comprising 3 bedrooms, master has built in robes and ensuite, the other bedrooms have built in robes, huge central bathroom, separate laundry, good size kitchen with gas cook top, meals area and much more, with split system air-conditioning, and Coonara woodheater. Outdoors is big yard for the whole family, plus undercover entertaining area with a 5 seater outdoor spa and a garden shed.Special features include sliding gate, attic/extra storage, new hot water service and internal wood box just to name a few. Located within walking distance to shops, boat ramp, and nature walks, all this and only a short drive to Pearcedale, Tooradin, and Cranbourne.

For Sale Negotiable over $399,000 View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

Location, Space And A Great Lifestyle

Blind Bight 5 Falcon Close

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E [email protected]

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This beautiful country style home is sure to impress who wish to inspect, sitting on approx. 1100m2 this property has all features you could ask for and the location to match! Comprising; of 5 bedrooms, the Master has a walk in wardrobe and a great size ensuite, all the other bedrooms have built in robes, floor plan is sure to impress the whole family, with open plan kitchen meals, family room, formal dining, great size lounge room, separate laundry and central bathroom. There are two split systems for summer months, 3 forms of heating gas ducted, open fire place, plus the closed Conara for the colder months, 700mm gas stove cook top, slate flooring, to suit this country style home.Outdoors; with undercover outdoor entertaining off the family room, perfect for those summer months, with through access into the backyard for the storage of your boat caravan or trailer, 2 car garage, new fencing plus 4 water tanks (10,000 Ltrs Approx). Located within walking distance to the renowned Pearcedale Primary school, shopping centre, whilst remaining only a short drive to Somerville, Langwarrin, and all the Peninsula has to offer.

AUCTION This Saturday at 12.00pmTerms $40,000 fixed deposit, Balance 90/120 days negotiableView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 11.30-12.00pm

Pearcedale Masterpiece on approx. 1100m2Pearcedale 10 Derham Street 25

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E [email protected]



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Entering the property into the large lounge room, that then leads you straight through to the open plan kitchen and meals area, from there a European bathroom and laundry and two bed rooms with built in robes and a ceiling fan in the master. The property also holds a little gem, a decked court yard perfect for entertaining or just having a quiet place where you can escape sit back and relax. Located in the heart of Hastings this property is close to public transport, the local café’s of Hastings, shops, Kmart and Aldi.This Property is a great investment and currently has a rental return of $240 per week.

AUCTION Saturday 12th September at 3.00pm View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Great Opportunity, More Than Meets The Eye

Hastings 3/5 Arthur Street

Stephen Harvey 0410 378 792 E [email protected]

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Made popular by its rural outlook & proximity to Balnarring village, beach & primary school, this light & bright north facing home provides an excellent opportunity to start your Balnarring lifestyle today! Set on a large 900m2 (approx.) allotment the north facing open plan living room, separate dining & kitchen area is the perfect place to entertain with family & friends. While zoned living provides ample room, the two large bedrooms, both with built in robes are serviced by a central bathroom. While outside the large low maintenance rear & front yards provide a serene & relaxed garden setting with a handy garden shed. Special features include split system heating/cooling, gas wall heater, near new sheer & block out roller blinds, double lockup garage, 5500L water tank & carport. With the added bonus of a scenic rural outlook and all within walking distance to Balnarring Village, this unique property offers an enviable lifestyle rarely on offer!

For Sale Negotiable over $460,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Light & Bright With A Serene Rural Aspect!Balnarring 79 Warrawee Road 12

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E [email protected]



HarcourtsSINCE 1888


Light & bright 2BR home comprising kitchen & meals area with floating boards, gas hot plates & electric oven, there is a spacious lounge, single bathroom plus separate toilet and laundry, low maintenance backyard and double carport. Inspection is a must!

For Lease $285 per weekInspect By Appointment

Two Bedroom Home with Large Backyard

Hastings 13 Melaleuca Drive

Hastings Office 5970 7333 E [email protected]

FOR LEASE

Located in a quiet court walking distance to High Street, this recently referbished house ihas 3BR’s, separate study or 4th bedroom, large lounge with gas wall furnace and cooling, kitchen with plenty of cupboard space and gas cooking. Outside you will find a generous yard and a double carport.


Solid HomeHastings 1/15 Albert Street


FOR LEASE

13 2

Amy RidgewayPROPERTY MANAGER

5970 7333

When It comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number

one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk

to us. Contact Jess for any property management needs, to Jess and the team it’s not just a job, it’s a passion.

Jade Loizzo PROPERTY MANAGER

5970 7333

Jess RollinsRENTAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER

0433 215 257

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Refurbished 3 bedroom home with modern kitchen and huge sunken family room at the front of the home, separatelounge area with gas wall furnace, BIR’s to all bedroms and dual entry bathroom from main bedroom. Two courtyards offer space for the kids to play at the back and a front yard that is perfect for entertaining or a quiet day alone.


Great HomeSomerville 8 Nottingham Court


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FOR LEASE

Beautiful 3BR home – main with WIR & FES, separate family bathroom, open plan living area with kitchen featuring s/steel dishwasher, parents retreat, GDH, air-conditioning, ducted vacuum system and double garage. Get in quick for this immaculate property.


No Expense SparedSomerville 2 Plymouth Street


FOR LEASE

23 2


* 9FT ceilings *Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling *Ducted vacuum* Blanco stainless-steel kitchen appliances* Caesarstone benchtops to kitchen and bathrooms* Double glazing*LED lighting **Quality carpets & blinds*Remote garage door ....PLUS LOTS MOREThe quality facade is a grey brick nuanced with white mortar, off-set by white gloss

Contact: Don McKenzie 0419 955 177

$459,000 Fully inclusive if purchased off plan

Construction Has Now Commenced Scheduled completion March 2016

Balance of purchase price to be paid on completion

HUGE SAVINGS!!

JHK CONSTRUCTIONSPRESENTS

$5000 DEPOSIT‘NEWHAVEN’

at Bittern25

SQUARE

HOMES(approx.)

SOLD

Baywest Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd.1/109 High Street

Hastings, VIC 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097

Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au


Who better to watch over your investment property than the Baywest Director

Dayle!

Call 59794412


•3 bedrooms with built in robes, main with walk-in robe and ensuite •Spacious living area with coonara heating and adjoining study •Updated open plan kitchen with adjoining dining area •Ducted heating and wall furnace •Spacious enclosed backyard •Huge four-car carport

FAMILY HOME OR READY INVESTMENT WITH TENANTS IN PLACE•Four bedrooms with built in robes, main with WIR & FES •Separate living and dining area •Spacious kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space •Enclosed deck at rear with outdoor shower •Double lock up garage with workspace •Established gardens

COMFORTABLE BEACHSIDE HOME

BALNARRING BEACH OFFERS OVER $820,000

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

HASTINGS $379,000


•3 bedrooms with built in robes, master with walk in robe and ensuite •Spacious living & dining areas •Kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space •Huge outdoor undercover entertaining area •Ducted heating •Double remote garage with internal access

SUITED FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS, FAMILIES AND INVESTORS!

HASTINGS OFFERS INVITED OVER $385,000


•3 Bedrooms with built in robes •Separate living and dining areas •Updated galley style kitchen •Refreshed bathroom •Oversize single carport •Currently let at $270pw

VALUE FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS AND INVESTORS



•3 bedrooms with built in robes, main with walk in robe and ensuite •Spacious lounge room •Open plan dining •Outdoor paved area •Huge 90sqm shed with paved side access

HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS & INVESTORS



•4 bedrooms all with air-conditioning, main bedroom with WIR & FES •Formal and informal living plus dining area •Spacious kitchen with s/steel appliances •Ducted heating and vacuum systems •Outdoor entertainment area with in-ground pool and spa •Double garage plus plenty of open parking space

CENTRAL LIFESTYLE FAMILY LIVING ON 2 ACRES!

TYABB PRICE BY NEGOTIATION


•Three bedroom unit, main with ensuite •Kitchen with quality appliances •Separate living and meals area opening to the backyard •Double garage and extra parking for 4 cars •Currently let at $300 per week

GREAT INVESTMENT OR OWNER OCCUPY

CRIB POINT $305,000

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

•Two bedrooms with built-in robes •Open plan living and dining area with separate kitchen •Good size back yard and parking is available •Let on month-to-month basis with $260 per week return •A great investment or perfect for owner occupier.

COSY AND SECURE UNIT

HASTINGS $260,000


•Stunning 3 bedroom plus study home •Large main bedroom with built in robe

•Ducted heating & cooling •Under cover entertaining area •Double garage, and second access for caravan or boat

100 METRES FROM WESTERN PORT BAY

CRIB POINT $385,000


•3 bedrooms with built in robes, ensuite to main •Separate study •Kitchen boasting quality appliances including dishwasher •Open plan living and meals area opening to undercover alfresco area •Manicured gardens on a good sized allotment

PERFECT FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS OR RETIREES

CRIB POINT $365,000


•3 bedroom, two bathroom home at the front of the block •Sunny dining and kitchen area opening to courtyard •Kitchen with stainless steel appliances •Air conditioning throughout •Neat garden with water tank and external access from double garage

IMPRESSIVE STYLE, ON ITS OWN TITLE!

CRIB POINT $435,000


•Four luxury units in Hastings •All include 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms •Separate lounge, family and dining rooms •Kitchen with dishwasher and stone bench-tops •Carpet and window furnishings •Double garage

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REQUIRED

HASTINGS PRICE ON APPLICATION


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Baywest Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd.1/109 High Street

Hastings, VIC 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097

Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

INSPECT SATURDAY 11-11.30AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 12.30-1.00PM



20 Carisbrooke Street

97 Lorimer Street 1/10 Muriel Street

1/37 Lorimer Street

5 Stephen Street


32 Michelle Drive



SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

2 44HASTINGS 36 Lyall Street

WHERE NATURE MEETS THE SEA

Beautifully positioned in ‘Old Tyabb’ and immersed in nature, this well-built Victorian style home will be the perfect family pleaser. Offering four generous sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, master with WIR and ensuite, separate family bathroom and separate toilet, well designed kitchen with gas stovetop, electric oven and ample cupboard space flows into the spacious dining room & lounge featuring a cosy gas log fire, generous sized laundry with internal access to double lock up remote garage. Step outside and take advantage of this extensive 1/4 acre block, surrounded by secure fencing this large private yard is perfect for storing the caravan or boat with plenty of room left for the kids to play. CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

AUCTION Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm

TERMS 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days,

Vacant Possession

VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30pm

AGENT Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

AUCTION

1 43HASTINGS 31 Cedar Drive

EXECUTORS AUCTION

Three bedroom home with spacious living areas, fully covered sun room under roof line looking out to lovely gardens and fruit trees, functional kitchen with laminated benchtops, overhead cupboards, dishwasher, gas hotplates and electric oven, all bedrooms have BIR’s – main with spacious walk through robe leading to dual-entry bathroom and separate toilet. Outside boasts a gravel driveway leading to double carport enabling boat and caravan access. More features include 3 water tanks, a storage shed for the tools, and an extra workshop/bungalow that is insulated and has power, plus air-conditioning. All this set on approx. 812sqm allotment in a quiet street, this family home is a perfect starter to enter the market place. MUST BE SOLD! CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

EXECUTORS AUCTION



Vacant Possession




SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

1 73HASTINGS 24 Michelle Drive

STYLISH & AFFORDABLE

Set on a generous 828sqm allotment, this freshly updated 3BR brick veneer home offers spacious living areas leading to a well-appointed & recently renovated kitchen that features s/steel appliances including gas cook top, oven & dishwasher and adjoins the family meals area. Step out to the enormous entertaining space featuring a wet bar, and an extensive pergola that overlooks the landscaped gardens including a fire pit surrounded by merbau decking and tropical plants. Rear vehicle access to a large shed (6x9m approx.) will not disappoint – work on your restorations while the pot belly stove keeps you warm, there is a garden shed to the rear and established vegetable garden. Located close to schools, shops and transport this home is exceptional value, delivering impressive living options. CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555



Vacant Possession



AUCTION

A quality unit within a well built and thoughtfully designed complex. Benefits include 3BR’s – main with WIR & FES, GDH plus air-conditioning, double garage, and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Big enough to give a feeling of space with a quality finish by a local builder. Save on stamp duty and get in now!

BITTERN 6/75 Hendersons Road

PRICE $380,000

VIEW By Appointment

AGENT Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

Located in the heart of town, this shiny pearl ticks all the boxes. Freshly painted and carpeted this lovely home offers 3 bedrooms with central bathroom, large living area plus large covered outdoor entertainment area with merbau deck. Just a short stroll to the shops and local cafes, summing up a perfect home or investment.

HASTINGS 5/1 Phillip Court

PRICE $290,000 plus

VIEW By Appointment


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IN THE HEART OF TOWN


Comfortable 2BR unit in a peaceful location close to Woolleys Beach foreshore. Open plan lounge and dining, kitchen with gas s/steel appliances. Outside features spacious rear yard, garden shed and single lock-up garage. This property presents beautifully, captures lots of light and is very affordable.

CRIB POINT 2/6 Point Road

PRICE $280,000

VIEW By Appointment



PERFECT INVESTMENT

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BRAND NEW

Lovely unit comprising 3BR’s with built in robes – main bedroom with dual-entry bathroom, separate laundry, kitchen with gas stove top and electric oven, tiled dining area, large lounge and lock up double garage. Positioned at the front allows private access with front yard as well as a private rear courtyard.

BITTERN 1/35 Sudholz Street


1 23

PRICE $310,000 Offers Over

VIEW By Appointment


WONDERFUL UNIT

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SatchwellsReal Estate

Shop 14 Balnarring Village BALNARRING 5983 5509

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years

Balnarring is booming and if you are thinking of selling your property, now is the perfect time.

There is a shortage of stock, and we have qualified buyers ready to purchase.

The team at Satchwells Balnarring are the most knowledgable real estate

consultants in the area, why not give them a call and benefit from that experience.

We promise an obligation free appraisal with no hype & no bull.

We will provide you with an honest, realistic assessment of your home, with suggestions on how to achieve the best possible price.

We have purchasers ready to move – are you?

Contact Satchwells today to make an appointment.

Murray Hill 0419 375 373

John Hanna0408 374 334

Andrew Satchwell 0418 321 961


69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 [email protected]

For Sale Price on Application

View By Appointment

Elizabeth Wall 0417 528 042

[email protected]

Moorooduc 158 Coolart Road

32 Superb Acres With Two Houses Lovely elevated land, divided into 19 paddocks, 12 of which have loose boxes and would be suitable for all kinds of stock. There are two dwellings on the property, cottage number one has 2BR’s, two bathrooms, 2 living areas and kitchen, cottage number two has 1BR with ensuite, lounge and sun-room. Both homes have new carpets, a fresh coat of paint and air-condi-tioning. There are plenty of sheds, an enclosed work shop and farm shed. There is also a 1BR s/contained shearers quarters.Extra features include access to mains water and a dam.

3 3Hastings 74 James Street

Blue Chip Real Estate Located on a 436m2 (approx) allotment, this home offers three bedrooms all complete with BIR’s & a central bathroom, newly renovated kitchen, freshly painted throughout, new carpets & a large living area with gas heating. Outside features are DBL carport, garden shed & a paved entertaining area.This property is currently leased for $1,300 and is an ideal opportunity for first home buyer or entry level investor.

For Sale $295,000

View By Appointment

Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956

[email protected]

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IT HAS BEEN A FABULOUS FOUR MONTHS OF SALES!!

Leading into spring, we have plenty of HOT buyers in the market, stocks

are low and sellers can achieve some inspiring results.

If you are thinking of selling, contact

our office on 5979 4177 or email [email protected] to book

in a time for a FREE market appraisal and to discuss your real

estate needs.

Contact Elizabeth, Leonie or Ruby to find out how they can best sell your property.

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Hastings 7 Arthur Street

Development or Dream Home This 957sqm (approx. block, close to High Street and the marina will suit a variety of buyers. Either keep the existing 2BR house, or remove it and make room for other options.This property offers some fantastic options, including the following: • Has potential to develop with up to 4 lots (STCA)• Build your dream home on a generous block

For Sale $360,000 - $380,000

View By Appointment

Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

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CONTRACT


B T R E (03) 5979 8003btre.com.au

Step outside of this neat 2 bedroom upstairs apartment and you are in the town centre of Hastings with everything at your feet…. public transport, foreshore reserve, schools, and shops. You will never need to drive again.

home buyers and investors and offers a fantastic opportunity to get into the market. Features include open plan kitchen and lounge, electric cooking and heating, 2 good sized bedrooms, combined laundry and bathroom and separate toilet. When location and affordability are a priority - you cannot beat this cracking property.

TERMS: 10% deposit, balance 30 days CONTACT: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

HASTINGS AUCTION: This Saturday at 1.00pm

TOWN CENTRE – CONVENIENCE AT YOUR FRONT DOOR.3/32 VICTORIA STREET- INSPECT SATURDAY 12.30-1.00PM

AUCTION THIS

SATURDAY

9708 8667 Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZAwww.communityrealestate.com.au

33 TOWERHILL ROAD, FRANKSTON SOUTH

With a ripper location and unbridled potential, this 2-storey home with incredible north-facing bay views offers exciting opportunities to renovate or develop into dual occupancy residences (STCA). Situated on a 654sqm (approx) corner allotment beside Frankston High School & Towerhill shops, the existing house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

-place, ducted heating & air-conditioning.

AUCTION: Saturday 19th September at 11.00amTERMS: 10% deposit, balance 60 daysPRICE GUIDE: $420,000 - $460,000INSPECT: Wednesday 5.00-5.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30amCONTACT: John Young 0412 766 804

AUCTION

RENOVATOR’S DELIGHT WITH BAY VIEWS

DISCOVER the pleasures this very attractive home, that has been updated, and sits in a popular location within the Golf Links Estate. A host of features such as ducted heating, evaporative cooling and beautiful timber fl oors add real value to this property. Three bedrooms include the spacious master bedroom with walk through robes leading to an ensuite, there is a tastefully decorated lounge that could be utilised as a formal dining room and a great open plan family area adjoins the quality kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. From the family room you can step out to a sunny front deck and enjoy this secluded and picturesque setting, with the low-maintenance backyard featuring two garden sheds, both with power. Close to transport, schools and shops, this home epitomises fi ne living at an affordable price.

Address: 21 Grimwade Crescent, FRANKSTONPrice: Offers over $395,000Agency: Ufi rst Real Estate, 8-14 Playne Street, Frankston, 8781 4500Agent: Francis Walker, 0410 559 454

It’s all about family

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B T R E

Enjoy the convenience of this renovated seaside home, being a few hundred metres to Western Port Marina and Hastings shopping precinct. From the moment you enter the drive,

renovated bathroom. The property has been completely re-wired and re-plumbed, there

be yours to call home. There is nothing to do but move in and enjoy and would be ideal for a

CUTE HOME, SEASIDE LOCATION

HASTINGS $365,000 - $395,000

Shop 1/34 High StreetHastings, 5979 8003

NEWLISTING

set on a massive 1062m2 of land offers something for everyone. A parents retreat includes a spacious front lounge and main bedroom with WIR & FES, a second bedroom also has FES & WIR and would be perfect as a guest bedroom. 3 more bedrooms all have BIR’s and share

THE WOW FACTOR LUXURY FAMILY LIVING

HASTINGS Offers over $480,000

bedrooms all with BIR’s sharing a renovated main bathroom and the master bedroom with

MOUNT ELIZA Offers Over $850,000

Step inside to a generous lounge featuring cathedral ceilings with a sliding door opening

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

CRIB POINT $340,000 - $360,000

BITTERN $165,000 - $185,000

UNDER

CONTRACT

Set in a quiet court position, this well maintained 3 bedroom home will satisfy the most astute

terrace surrounded by beautiful established gardens giving a sense of peace and serenity. This

GOING, GOING..GONE!

HASTINGS $315,000 Negotiable

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Street The adjoining property at 75 Disney Street is also for sale and is a neat, tidy 3 bedroom

options with the potential to develop (STCA, and build your dream home or combine the two

RARE OPPORTUNITY - CORNER BLOCK WITH FANTASTIC OPTIONS.

CRIB POINT $240,000 - $260,000

6 WINGALA COURT - INSPECT SAT 11.30-12.00PM

Spacious unit with everything at your door step. Metres to shops, transport, schools, medical centres and the foreshore reserve, this unit has colonial windows and high ceilings providing a

meals area featuring evaporative cooling and gas heating. The main bedroom has dual-entry

WHEN LOCATION MATTERS

HASTINGS $295,000 - $315,000

SOLD

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sreet with plenty of privacy of its own, this property offers the perfect opportunity for retirees,

All services will be available by settlement. These days land is hard to come by and does not

LAND IN BITTERN! - LOOK NO FURTHER

NEWLISTING

btre.com.au


168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Sizzling Designer Style, Village Living A stylish contemporary profile filters through this stunning one-year-old two-storey residence on the cusp of Main Street’s vibrant cafes, shops, entertainment and the beach. Designed to reflect the demand for quality custom-built low-maintenance surroundings, this three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence with a 7 star energy rating, double glazed windows/doors and 3,000 litre underdeck water tank combines superb dimensions with eye-catching appointments. From the vast open-plan living and dining area to the private front and rear entertaining decks, sublime stone and SMEG appliances, rumpus room and main bedroom with French doors leading outside and stylish en suite, this superb home will impress.

4 Foam Street, Mornington23 2

Auction Saturday 5th September at 1.00pmInspect Saturday from 12.30pmContact Jamie Johnston 0432 143 037

Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

AuctionMornington

For Lease

Auction this Saturday

Location and Lifestyle - The Perfect Match Beachside of the Highway, this single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with a separate studio is the ideal introduction into a coveted Mornington lifestyle. The well-maintained home with two living areas, two expansive entertaining decks, an en suite to the main bedroom, extensive parking and a single garage offers immediate lifestyle enjoyment and excellent amenity with the chance to further renovate and add real value. Alternatively, draw inspiration from the surrounding new dwellings and re-develop with two state-of-the-art townhouses (STCA.) Everything Mornington has to offer is at your fingertips from the nearby beachfront to a choice of schools and Bentons Road shopping.

43 Bentons Road, Mornington23 1

Auction Saturday 26th September at 11.00amInspect As advertised or by appointmentContact Alex Campbell 0432 344 394

Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

AuctionMornington

For Lease


168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Look To The Future A fabulous buy into a sought-after family area, this solid two-storey residence backing onto a reserve is waiting in the wings for a cosmetic renovation to transform into a sensational family home. With its versatile four bedroom floorplan, huge all-weather entertainment area, zoned living and interesting architectural lines, the framework is here for future perfection.

287 Dunns Road, Mornington

Auction

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Auction Saturday 19th September at 11.00amInspect As advertised or by appointmentContact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103

Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington

Superb Family Seclusion in Prime Beachside Setting Set at the rear of an exclusive gated community in a beachside position of ever increasing popularity, this versatile two-storey three-bedroom plus study, two-bathroom residence with a double remote garage offers quiet seclusion and spacious light-filled indoor-outdoor living close to the beach, schools, transport and Main Street’s cafes and shops.

3/103 Prince Street, Mornington

Auction

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Auction Saturday 26th September at 11.00amInspect As advertised or by appointmentContact Alex Campbell 0432 344 394


Offering loads of charm and character, this 3BR plus study home will impress. Kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooking and storage space. Three separate living areas, big laundry with storage and the family bathroom with separate bath and shower. Other features include ducted heating, air conditioner and a great size backyard. Available 30th September

For LeaseRent $470 per weekContact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132bowmanandcompany.com.au

26 Kent Street, Mornington

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Mornington

Mount Martha

Three bedroom home featuring WIR & FES to main, two living areas, kitchen fully equipped with everything you need. Family bathroom with separate shower and bath and separate laundry room. Other features include ducted heating, 2 split system air conditioners, low maintenance garden and great entertaining area This is a must see for anyone wanting to downsize on land but not on quality and lifestyle. Available 15th September

For LeaseRent $400 per weekContact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132bowmanandcompany.com.au

23/194 Bentons Road, Mount Martha

For Lease

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For Lease

Mornington

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Bittern VICBitternfi elds SC, Frankston-Flinders Rd• Excellent retail mix includes IGA, Chemist,

Aust Post, Newsagency and Bakery• Rent: $452,156 pa*

THIS brand new showroom has a great position along Tyabb Road and will certainly maximise the exposure of your business. The massive 565 square metre interior includes a mezzanine level of about 60 square metres that can be partitioned into offi ce use or left as open-plan. There is plenty of off-street parking for customers and staff and easy access to the rear for deliveries.

Address: Showroom, MORNINGTONPrice: $1538pw, plus GST and outgoingsAgency: Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

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ONE of the most recognisable shop fronts along Main Street, Fiona’s of Mornington stocks over 40 exclusive fashion labels catering to any event. Set at the beach end of town, the shop measures about 120 square metres with rear access for deliveries and parking for staff.

Address: Ladies fashion, MORNINGTONPrice: $95,000Agency: NAI Harcourts, 82 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9788 7400Agent: Kara James, 0412 939 224

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OUTSTANDING RETAIL INVESTMENT Set in the heart of Mornington’s business district on marvellous Main Street, this is an investment opportunity not to be missed. The iconic ‘Dove House’, is a three level building consisting of seven separate tenancies. • Land size: 440m2 approx • Building size: 693m2 approx • Dual street frontages •Council carpark at rear • Business 1 zoning •Seven titles • Annual rental: $163,182 + GST + Ogs •To be sold in one line

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Wounded soldiers visit local schoolWounded soldiers visit local schoolCompiled by Melissa Walsh

THE picture raffl ed by Mrs Brunning in aid of the Red Cross Fund was won by Miss Eileen Simcock, the winning number being 16.

***MR McCormack wishes to acknowl-edge the receipt of 10s from Mrs J. Hogan donated to the Red Cross Fund, which was handed in to the treasurer some weeks ago.

***CR W. J. Oates requests us to ac-knowledge the receipt of £20 8s 9d, being proceeds from the sale of Red Cross buttons for the month of July in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings.

***MESSRS T. R. B. Morton and Son will hold an extensive clearing sale of land, furniture, statuary, stock, vehi-cles, etc., on account of N. R. Ingham Esq, of “Ingle” Park, Bittern, on Tues-day, 14th September, full particulars of which are advertised.

***THE hon. sec. (Dr Plowman), of the presentation Fund to recruits recently enlisted from Frankston desires to ac-knowledge the receipt of a donation of £1 11s 6d from the employees of the Roads’ Board Hastings Road contract, including 5s each from Mr Wallace, Mr Bladen, jun. and Mr Ernest Mc-Comb. Steps are now being taken to organise the entertainment and presen-tation which was for various reasons postponed and the function will prob-ably take place at an early date.

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A party of 14 wounded soldiers arrived by motors from the city on Thursday under the care of Mr Malcolm, and were the guests of the Wattles Club, at Clarendon House, where the afternoon was most pleasantly spent. Previous to going to Clarendon House the soldiers paid a visit to the local State School, and Mr Richard-son (head teacher) welcomed them to Frankston. The children were highly delighted, and did their utmost to en-tertain the visitors by singing and on their leaving gave them three hearty cheers.

***AMONG the many visitors attending the farewell social held at Langwar-rin, on Saturday; 21st ult, were Mr and Mrs Summers, formerly in charge of the local station. Old members of the Frankston band will be pleased to know that their old comrade now takes a keen interest in the Chelten-ham band. During their residence here Mr and Mrs Summers took a lively interest in, and rendered valuable aid in social and recreation societies, particularly at Langwarrin, and upon special oc-casions the family still appear on the concert platform, in the person of Miss Summers, a rising young pianist. The family received a warm welcome from old friends. Mr Vivian McGraw, another ex-resident of Langwarrin, has vastly improved his musical talent, his item proved the best of the evening. His parents were the main stay of the Langwarrin Methodist Church choir, after Mr W. Fleming’s family sought

fresh fi elds for their energy. The latter family were all born singers and fi ne workers, wherever they were placed. The visitors were the guests of Mr and Mrs Berry, who have led the way in patriotic efforts in this district, both their adult sons being now at the front.

***MORNINGTON Junction. A farewell social and presentation was held in the Mornington Junction Church, Satur-day evening 28th, to bid farewell to eight young men who are leaving for the front. The presentation was a fountain pen for each of the boys. Privates W. Bond, C. Bond J. Cozens, H. and T. Male, Geo Mc Cubbin, W. Smale and B. Young. Cr Oates took the chair. The National Anthem being sung the evening started with a song Mrs Bar-clay, recitation Hazle Scott, song Miss G. Male, recitation Rev McDonald, song Mr Young senr, recitation Miss D. Michael, song Mrs Barclay, recita-tion Mr Young. The speakers were Cr Oates, Mr Dicker, Mr Marshall and the Rev Mc-Donald. The boys thanked the people for their good wishes and Mr Young thanked them for the boys that were not able to be present. The evening closed by singing “For they are jolly good fellows.”

***THE offi cial opening of the Morn-ington Junction Miniature Rifl e Club Range took place on Saturday, August 28th, 1915. The President of the Shire, Cr Oates after a short speech, in which he congratulated the Club on being the

fi rst formed in the Shire, and wishing it every success, declared the Range open, and then fi red the fi rst 3 shots. All the members and visitors pres-ent who wished to do so, made trial of their skill. The attendance was larger than anticipated, the rain keeping off during the whole afternoon so a very enjoyable time was spent. All seemed as happy as could be and sev-eral new names were added to the club roll. The boys of the district are anx-ious that arrangements be made so that they too may learn to shoot. Our thanks are due and accorded to Mr Walsh, our station master, for pre-senting a gold medal for competition, to the ladies who provided tea, coffee and light refreshments, and to all those residents who assisted in clearing and constructing the range etc. It is a matter for congratulations that sub-scriptions and donations have come in so well as to permit the club to com-mence operations free of debt and money in hand suffi cient to purchase an additional rifl e and trophy. Shoot-ing will take place every Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2 o’clock until further notice.

***THE entertainment promised by St Paul’s Club, in aid of the Frankston Branch of Red Cross Fund, eventu-ated on Wednesday night last and was a pronounced success, not only as far as the artists are concerned, but the sum of £5 17s 6d will be added to the fund. All those who so ably assisted have the satisfaction of knowing their ef-

forts have been the means of helping substantially, such a worthy cause. Before the entertainment commenced two raffl es were drawn, viz, a Pug Puppy, which was won by Mrs Jef-fries, Spencer street, Clifton Hill, the holder of ticket No 238, and a Doll, given by Mrs Hay, was won by Mr Gordon, holding ticket No 505. Mrs Pownell, who gave the puppy to be raffl ed in aid of the Lady Stanley fund, will hand over £15 10s, and the doll, which was a penny raffl e, has been the means of bringing in 657 pence (£2 14s 9d) to the local fund. On the curtain being raised, an over-ture was played by Mr Cowan, on the fl ute, accompanied by his sister. Being master of his instrument and a favorite with the audience, Mr Cowan is much sought after, and although it some-times means refusing engagements which would be much more profi table to himself, he never disappointments a Frankston audience. Whether in vocal or instrumental items, Mr Cowan is always equally successful and highly appreciated. Miss P. McLean was next on the pro-gramme with a recitation entitled “The Amature Rider”, followed by a song by Mr Cowan, called “Breakfast in the bed on Sunday morning”, and with his illustrative yawns, had most of his hearers with their mouths open before the song was fi nished. Mr Matt Elliott then recited “Dogs of War”. This young man has recently enlisted. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 4 September, 1915


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worship. Some branches of paganism see the sun as the father of the universe. Father’s Day in Australia occurs on the fi rst Sunday of Septem-ber. Father’s Day in some countries is on the third Sunday of June, which is close to the June solstice.The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced from the United States. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honor fa-thers early in the 20th century. The fi rst Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910. Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated with special lunches, breakfast in bed, handmade cards and gifts, store bought presents and cards.

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Tillys at Tyabb welcomes baby HughTillys at Tyabb welcomes baby HughTILLY S at Tyabb has become a favorite haunt for locals and visitors alike to catch up over a cuppa and cake or a delicious meal. Having relocated from one side of the famous Tyabb antique shopping strip to the other in May this year, there’s more exciting news to come with the family welcoming baby Hugh on August 21.

“He is the fi rst grandson and great grandson and we absolutely adore him,” said Robyn Cross, Tillys at Tyabb owner.

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“I’ve had such a great response from old and new customers. We were in a little house before this and now are on the main street. Our kitchen is larger and so we have introduced new foods to the menu as well as the old favorites.”

Tillys at Tyabb still has the same wonderful, friendly staff, and now offer the bonus of all day breakfasts.

“We also do our very popuar high teas on Sat-urday and Sunday 3pm till 5pm,” said Robyn.

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By Stuart McCulloughI FELT sorry for him. As he stood in the doorway for the 7.34 limited express from Frankston to Flinders Street, the young man was acutely aware of the gargantuan error he had made. Although it was next to freez-ing, he chose to hold his jacket rather than wear it. The reason was simple: in the early morning haste to get ready, he had taken a jacket (blue) that did not match his trousers (black). Had he worn them together, he would have looked like a dimly lit Neenish tart. It’s one of the hazards of getting dressed in the dark.

No-one’s immune. Even the slight-est miscalculation can become a fully-fl edged fashion disaster. Having been born in the seventies, I ought to be impervious to bad fashion choices. Mine was the generation that was swaddled in fl ared nappies, whose en-tire wardrobe was highly combustible. My favourite piece of clothing as a child was, without doubt, my dressing gown. At the back just below the col-lar was a tag that described the item as ‘infl ammable’. This, I had incor-rectly assumed, meant that it could not be destroyed by fi re. As fi re was our only form of heating, it was just as well. I would stand on the hearth, heating myself and wondering why smoke was starting to pour from under my armpits.

But it wasn’t only combustible dressing gowns. Shorts with a high thigh-split and bright piping; track-suits made of super-synthetic materi-als that, when you walked, generated enough static electricity to power a small town – this is how our parents

chose to dress us. Forget wind farms and solar. True renewable energy comes from a dodgy tracksuit. If we could only convince hipsters to ditch their hemp trousers and skinny jeans in favour of classic seventies track-suits, this country could meet its re-

newable energy targets as easily as a return trip to the shops. Skivvies, in contrast, were not a viable alternative energy source.

The bulk of my formative years were spent wearing a skivvy. They seemed to suit almost every occa-

sion. I’m not sure why, in a moment of collective madness, the country and world more generally so wholly em-braced the skivvy. Personally, I’d like to think that my parents were subtly referencing great radical skivvy wear-ers of yesteryear. To the naked eye, my baby blue skivvy was something that’d been bought on sale from Tar-get but, in actual fact, it was a subtle tribute to French philosopher and all-round turtle neck champion, Michel Foucault. Looking back through old school photos, I am often struck by how many of my fellow students at Tyabb Primary were also big fans of Foucault. The class picture from 1978 is a veritable sea of skivvies.

As the seventies surrendered to the eighties, things went from bad to worse. Granted, fl ares went the way of the dodo, but fashion designers dreamed up new and elaborate means by which to humiliate the broader pub-lic and ensure that looking through an old photo album would be something that would inspire either awe at the sheer audacity of it all or could only be done whilst staring in horror from behind your fi ngers. Frankie may well say ‘Relax’ but he also says ‘I can’t believe you’re wearing that.’ I speak, in particular, of acid wash jeans.

Special mention must be made of acid wash jeans. The concept of dis-tressed denim began simply but quick-ly got way out of hand. What began as a subtle variation on a theme soon spiraled into something that not only looked terrible but may well have threatened Western Civilisation as we know it. Before long, denim was not so much distressed as it was complete-

ly inconsolable. But as mullet-headed youth lined up to purchased acid wash jeans, I decided to take an altogether different path. I decided to make my own acid wash.

In hipster terms, this would be re-ferred to as ‘bespoke acid wash’. In reality, it involved taking a pair of pants and dipping them in a bucket with a bleach solution. After waiting the appropriate time, the jeans were removed and given a separate wash to ensure all the corrosive chemicals had dissolved and did not threaten to permanently disfi gure your nether re-gions. I was overly optimistic. In my mind, my home made acid wash would be a thing of splendour that would cause other youths to weep with envy as I strolled purposively through the Bayside shopping complex. The real-ity was something far less appealing.

My homemade acid wash jeans were a sight to behold; but not in a good way. They weren’t so much distressed as pretty well close to de-ceased. In fact, they were too bespoke. A little bespoke can be charming, but too much bespoke and you’re wasting your time. But too proud to admit that my attempt to enter the world of high fashion had been a spectacular fail, I wore them all the same.

The guy on the train was clearly em-barrassed by his non-matching suit. Truth be told, I really felt for him. As the train approached Flinders Street station, I got to my feet, putting my hand on his shoulder as a small sign of camaraderie. Adjusting my bespoke acid wash jeans, I wished him well. Then I was gone.

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He cuts a sultry, brooding, and complex fi gure on stage as he sings and plays his Cigar Box Chuggar guitar. His voice matches his sideburns and hair; lustrous, wild and imbued with cool. Wearing a captain’s hat, stripped t-shirt, multi-buttoned jacket and black jeans, he looks a mix of pirate and neo romantic expression. Born of Hungarian parents, Adam Kovarik is the front man of pioneering indie band Stackhouse, blending a unique blend of Australian blues and rock. It would be fair to say that Stackhouse lives up to the quintessential, Melbourne underground grunge rock and blues band but with one difference; these guys are gifted and rising fast. Let’s face it, when you have wild man Kim Volkman of the Whiskey Priests playing distorted Cigar Box bass, Venom of House Wreckers on drums and Jake Ellis on Cigar Box lead, you’re going to get crazy action going down. Stackhouse is the fi rst Australian all Cigar Box Guitar band and their songs are pretty darn good. These delightful guitars are traditionally three and four strings and create a unique sound unlike any other type of guitar. They produce a harmonic depth of range that can alternate from deep resonance to high pitch and trebly sounds. Some even suggest it’s like a vintage tone that is straight from the south. “Making Cigar Box Guitars stemmed from my interest in old blues music that originally began in the Mississippi, deep south of America where money was little but the passion to make music was very high. Out of empty cigar boxes people would put a stick through the box and stretch wire the length of the instrument to create a unique sound playing with a bottleneck as a slide.This fascinated me so I began to build guitars myself, progressively they became more playable and sounded better and better. They are all one off unique functional pieces of art.Interestingly, Stackhouse started primarily from the making of my Cigar Box guitars, which in fact was inspired from the music in the TV series True Blood, as I originally thought it was a Cigar Box being played. Even though it wasn’t, it got me interested in the guitars that got me building them. So when a musician friend of mine suggested we put together an all Cigar Box guitar band and create our own Melbourne bitter fl avour of music to showcase the guitars I build, I thought, ‘why not?’. I already had a few songs written and Ellis and myself wrote some more which resulted in recording our debut album, Stackhouse, an album of all original material, ” says Kovarik.Currently they are waiting for their second

album Jack the Dancer to be mastered; and so far they have had a good response from it.

This album is themed and Kovarik builds the character of Jack the Dancer, an evil man, who you might think has gone away but only to return. Therefore, the album is the story of ‘Jack the Dancer’, a reference to cancer and of life’s experiences. Just when you think cancer has gone…it comes back!

Although Kovarik is the main writer, their second album saw Ellis and Venom contributing their creative input.

“I might have a notion or we’d be jamming and an idea would manifest. In fact most of the second album came from the three of us jamming, but lyrically I wrote most of it.”

Previous bands for Kovarik were Two Bob Watch, and Stinky Gypies, and like Stackhouse he told his stories on stage through his music, twisting facts but with a little truth peppered throughout.

“You know I make up a character and tell some crazy things. For example one of the songs in Stinky Gypsies was called If You Don’t Ask You Don’t Get. That idea was from somebody saying that to me.”

His creativity just comes to him and he takes full advantage of it when it does.

“There is a song on the fi rst album that had to be written. Any time a person says ‘I don’t know’ you’ll hear, ‘well, google it’. So I wrote a song called Google It. On our new album there is a song called Break

Into My Car, which is really inspired by Venom telling me a story about him and Phil Parra loading their car full of equipment after a gig in Castlemaine when they accidentally locked the keys in. That’s what inspired that song.

The new album has a beginning and an end.”

Kovarik is a big fan of Alice Cooper and Tom Waits whom both are big storytellers in their own right. So it’s no wonder when Kovarik hits the stage the unexpected can and often does occur.

By day Kovarik is a mechanic and has worked on most of the band members cars. In fact he told me the full story about how the band did come together.

“Brian Colechin, who now has played bass on both albums, found me through the internet as he needed a mechanic and read the reviews about me and contacted me. I fi xed his car and he saw the guitars and said ‘what the hell, this is fantastic’ and suggested we put a band together. Colechin was playing with Venom in The Hell Hounds at that time. Anyway, Venom came around to have his car fi xed and when he saw the guitars he was keen to gig. We all got along so well that we actually recorded our fi rst album in record time.

On both albums we had guest musician, Michelangelo Russo who is an atmospheric dude-playing trumpet, keys, and harmonica.”

Over the years he has custom made a lot of guitars for different musicians as well as selling stunning pieces for people who just want to hang them on their wall. Some of the best ones have been sold to people who’ll

never play it.

Each guitar has its unique, individual style and appeal. Recently Kovarik widened his range by experimenting with different woods and box size, thus creating additional musical works of art.

Anyone turning his or her nose up at a Cigar Box guitar would be wise to think again. Tom Waits played Cigar Box Banjo on his album Real Gone.

PJ Harvey plays a Baratto Cigar Fiddle, Bo Diddley plays a cigar box shaped guitar and Luther Dickinson, the guitarist from the North Mississippi Allstars uses an electric Cigar Box guitar called the ‘Lowebow’. While cool dude, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs with a Cigar Box guitar made by Kurt Schoen.

Even way back in 1967 saw Jimi Hendrix – Summer of Love gig playing a home made Diddley Box! These guitars are not only beautifully made, but look cool and sound really amazing producing very different resonances compared to your ordinary run of the mill guitars.

Kovarik’s hope for Stackhouse is to tour and be acknowledged for his songwriting, commitment, and effort he puts into the band. Let’s face it, music is his life; he lives, breathes, and makes it.

He sums up rather wisely though. “As good as a musician you can be, without a good song you don’t go anywhere.”

There really is a distinctive buzz around Stackhouse, with all the right ingredients in the mix. Kovarik’s showmanship and storytelling play out in his songs, and when combined with his siren prop eerily wailing throughout, it adds that darker, otherworldly feel, like in Alice Cooper’s shows. Kovarik’s wielding, blending and storytelling in his music is intense and you just feel there’s something deeper going on. In fact, if Stackhouse were given the right stage dramatics such as lighting, props, costumes, fi re extravaganza, etc, they would be world famous, world class in a blink of an eye. Something to think about, boys!

Stackhouse is on the rise and fast. With gigs at The Espy, Mr. Boogie Man Bar, Cheery Bar, Northcote Social, and many other venues under their belt, the guys are fast becoming hot property and bookings are fl owing in. Luckily for us, Stackhouse is coming our way soon so keep a look out for the extraordinary music and show the band has to offer.

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JAYCO White Hawk 2014,23MBH Ultra Lite Caravan,sleeps 5-6, rear bunk beds, bath/shower/toilet, sink, 24" LED HDTV, AM/FM/CD/DVD bluetooth,U-shaped dining, fridge/freezer,4 burner gas top, oven, rangehood, m/wave, Dble sink, loadsof storage, sofa/Murphy Bed,Pillowtop mattress, wardrobes,AC/heating, water, waste andfresh water tank, power awning.EC $64,000neg. 0407 877 047.

ELDON 21 Elite - Tare 2100,queen size island bed, AC, largerefrigerator, leather seating,range hood, full stove and oven,microwave, internal, sound sys-tem and TV, latest in tinted, flyproof windows and overheadskylights (2), outside rolloutBBQ, external TV docking centreand sound system, wind upaerial, full awning, new batteryfor free camping, full ensuite,toilet and vanity basin, top fillingwashing machine, $51,000 neg.5940 9131.

CASURINA CAMPER Australianmade. Must sell for healthreasons. Custom built, broughtnew in 2010 hardly used and inexcellent condition. This trailerhas 240 volt connections forcaravan parks and an Andersonplug for charging the onboard100amp hr battery while travel-ing, the slide out kitchen has a 4burner stove with grill andstainless steel sink. 2x4.5 gasbottles and 2 jerry can holders,235/5 - 15 litre, truck tyres andspare has never been used, 10"electric brakes, queen bed, tonsof storage and big awning withzip on walls. Registration(T83450). $12,000 negotiable.Phone: 0428 178 989.

WINDSOR, Dynasty, 24ft, 2001,full ensuite, island d/bed, 3xbunks, 4 burner, cooktop, grill,microwave, comes with allcooking equipment/utensils.New TV, bedding, roll outawning come annexe, elecbrakes, tandom axle, independ-ent suspension, Rev cycle AC,gas, HWS, front boot storage, 2new gas bottles, reg 05.2016,easy to two. $32,500ono. 035625 1312.

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COLORADO Highton, 2011, 2door caravan, length 31ft (inter-nal 25ft), roof mounted IBIS splitsystem, 184L 3-way fridge,microwave, full oven, TV onswing bracket and antenna, QSbed, 3 bunks with personal DVDplayers, L shaped seating, extra3ft checkerplated back stand-upchange area, full ensuite, slideout gas BBQ, 2x gas bottles, 2xpicnic tables, 16inch wheelswith 2 extra spare tyres, twinbattery system, full tunnel frontboot, full galvanised front boot.High clearance with flat floor.Pull out awning and full annexe.Would suit new family buyers.Excellent condition. $58,500.0419 030 773.

JAYCO Penguin pop top caravan.With reverse cycle air condition-ing, gas bottles, two watertanks, connection for BBQ,electric water pump and tap,electric brakes, awning, TV, Freeto air satellite box. Used for onlytwo weeks. Registration(V70541). Have to sell for healthreasons. New price $ 33,000 sellfor $ 28,500. Phone 9700 0607.URGENT SALE - Due to illness.Endeavour Hills.

AEROLITE 18ft Caravan. Niceand clean, double bed, frontlounge, rangehood, stove, oven,microwave, full annexe, newhoses, 12 months registration(C84174). $6,500 negotiable.Phone: 0456 704 565.

PIONEER Sundowner CamperTrailer 2006. Great condition,always garaged, Treg hitch,electric drum brakes, 12V/240Vbuilt in fridge, under bedstorage accessible via side doorwhen folded. Front storage boxwith dual batteries, Andersonplug for charging, pole carrierunder trailer, heavy duty canvas,overall length from hitch to rear4700mm, height when folded1400mm, width 1960mm, ex-termely easy tow and set up,annex roof is permanentlyattached and folds up with maincanvas. Reg (V68034). $11,500ono. Phone: 0437 878 660.

VISCOUNT, Gran Tourer, 17', gas/electric, double bed plus 2/3berth, full annexe plus new vinylawning, electric brakes. Ageforces sale. $8,500. 5977 0950.

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EAGLE Step Through CamperTrailer, only three years old andonly used five times, very goodcondition almost like brandnew, independant coil shocksuspension, front storage boxwith two jerry can holders,2x9kg gas bottles, lockable sidestorage boxes, internal slide outdraw into step up area, bedsidetable and storage box, 12 voltpower supply with 3 poweroutlets, velcrow strip lights, bigslideout kitchen, three burnercooktop with wok burner under-neath, slide out storage draw-ers, built-in sink with 85ltr watertank, 65ltr slide out fridge,queen size mattress with canvaszip up dust proof cover plusmuch more. Reg (T69178)$22,000. Phone: 0438 447 074.

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CAMPERVAN, Jayco penguin,2008, reg March 2016, as new,100 amp battery, gas electricfridge, stove, Fiamma awning,Frankston. $15,500. 03 97837479.

PARAMOUNT Signature 2005.Full ensuite, roll out awning, gasoven and jets, microwave, gashot water, solar panels and 2 xdeep cycle batteries, sleeps 2. 3way fridge, slide out outsidebbq, reverse cycle air con, digitaltv with dvd player, front andrear boot, always garaged. Plusmany more features. Immacu-late condition. Reg (T07525).$34,000. Negotiable. Phone:0400 182 953

SCENIC 19ft x 8ft caravan withfull cover, 150ltr fridge, airconditioning, rollout awningwith 3 roof stabiliser bars,tunnel boot, backup battery,double island bed, cafe styledinning, central kitchen, ovenwith 4 burner stove, microwave,T.V., tinted glass windows, plusmany extras. Excellent condi-tion. Reg (N71626). $23,000Phone: 0411 435 950. MountMartha.

SUNDANCER , 4.62m, fibreglasscentre console, 75hp marineroutboard, power tilt and trim,new split level floor, newtransom, all new wiring, $5,000worth of 316 grade stainlessincluding rocket launcher, snap-per racks, combing racks, baitboard, bow rail and rodholders., lowrance HDS7 coloursounder/GPS. Marine radio,built in tackle boxes, bait tanks,all safety gear, too much tomention. Mount Martha.$11,000ono. 0407 686 570.

JAYCO Freedom Pop top 200218ft. LG Mircowave, 90ltr 3 wayfridge, 4 Burner cook top, grilland full oven, rangehood, Heron2.2 Air conditioner/heater, dou-ble bed, water tank, twin 9kggas bottles and cradles, securityscreen door, outside tap, poweroutlets, dual axles, electricbrakes, roll out awning. Insidehot water unit, 2 extra 12 vaultpower plugs, 39cm TV with builtin DVD player, antenna, full zipup annexe, spare pole carrier,outdoor caravan cover, portableflush toilet and shower withpump for instant hot water,recently serviced and newbearings fitted. Plus heaps moreextras. Registration (P65711).Excellent condition. $23,500neg. Phone: 0438 354 634.

WINDSOR Rapid 16ft. 2004.Electric brakes, side kitchen,rear cafe dinnette, double foldout beds each end (one has aninner-spring mattress), 4 burnergas hot plate and grill, range-hood, microwave, 90lt 3 wayfridge/freezer, reverse cycle airconditioner, roll out awning(near new), plenty of storagewith robe and slide out pantry,storage at both ends under thebed areas, easy set up, idealfamily caravan. Reg (Q35639).$23,500. Phone: 0419 503 008.

CRUISER/HOUSEBOAT, 2011, tri- hull, on tandem trailer, 24'with 25Hp Yamaha, forwardcontrol, electric start and tilt,double berth, galley, gas stove,100 water, electric toilet, easylaunch and retrieve. Used onlyriver and Gippsland Lakes.Bargain $25,000ono. 5977 6126.

ROADSTAR Vacationer Tango.Tandem wheels with 2 spare,new roll on awning + newannexe, 2 gas bottles, electricbrakes, inside measurements 18ft by 7.3 ft, double island bed,air conditioner, 3 way fridge,microwave, TV/DVD player, CDradio, can sleep four people, lotsof cupboard space, underbedstorage. $20,000 neg. Reg(P65994). Phone: 0404 198 947.

REFRIGERATED TOYOTA HILUX,utility, 2014, odometer3600kms, would suit new buyer,2400L x 1800 x 1300H measuredexternally, 82mm fibreglass/pol-yurethane white gloss finish,checker-plate food grade slip-resistant flooring, double rearbarn doors with deep freezemulti-blade seals internal flushbulkhead light wired to the taillight circuit, steel frame, alloymudguards, rear step anddocking rubbers, SS Camlock oneach door with 'Quicklock'handles, SS heavy duty hinges,SS door holdbacks, SS rear doorframe, SS door sills, double sealgaskets on doors, tapered edgedoors side door - passenger LHside, doors are key lockable.Reg. MOOJSE (plates not inclu-ded). $38,500 neg. 0419 030773.

PARAMOUNT signature, 2007,19ft, brand new complete cover,centre dble bed, sprung mat-tress, side lounge, 4 seaterdining converts to bed, storagespace, dual axle, alloy wheels,water storage, battery, charger,90lt dometic fridge freezer,dometic AC/heater, microwaveoven, gas cooktop, grill. TV, AM/FM/CD, 2 9kg gas bottles,water tap, roll out awning,annexe, easy to tow EC, neverbeen off road. $25,000ono.0407 686 570.

DUET Pop Top 6 berth. Singleaxle, electric brakes at tyres, 2gas bottles, 2 large boots,external led lights, 12 voltsocket, mains water tap, rolloutawning, bbq gas baynot connec-tor, fold up jockey wheel,generator box, 3 way fridge/freezer, microwave, 3 burnergas/1 burner electric stove top/gas grill, range hood, ledlighting, air conditioner, 2onboard batteries, 12 volt to 12volt dc charger, 240 voltcharger, tv/dvd/antenna/ boos-ter /tv bracket, radio/cd player,water tank/2 volt pump, dinettestyle seating, accessories: porta-ble toilet (never used), levellingramp, portable step, towballlock, registration until March2016 (S27-177)). Well worthviewing excellent condition.$25,000. Phone: 0401 888 885.

JAYCO Classique pop top cara-van, EC, stored under cover,dble island bed, almost newinnerspring mattress, plenty ofstorage, cupboards, 12v batteryfor interior lights, 970kg, can betowed easily, 4 cylinder mediumsize car, elec brakes, GoodTebbs annexe, zip off walls.$10,500neg. 0417 583 529.

AVAN CRUISELINER CampervanOff Road 2000. Excellent condi-tion. This is the Cruisliner modelthat has the stronger galvanisedsteel off road chasis. Originalowner and has been shededsince new. Very easy to set up.Very economical to tow behindany car. Great van, only sellingdue to updating. Very welllooked after with nothing tospend. Double and single bed ortwo singles configuration, solarcharger and battery 12V. Con-nection for 240V. Twin Gasbottles, two burner gas stove, 3way fridge/freezer, microwave,water tank & sink, lots ofinternal storage, with internaldrawers, hanging and cup-boards, radio, storage boot upfront, separate pole locker atrear, full annexe. Reg (N74548).$10,500. Phone: 0428 924 219.

BOAT, Pilot, 12m, 4 berth, 7/71,GM turbo diesel ocean, goingvery well, equipped. $40,000. 039822 4675.

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JAYCO, Destiny pop top, 2007,is-land D/bed, toilet, shower, AC,H/water service, awning, fullannexe, battery backup, dualaxle, TV/DVD player, aerial, 3way fridge, M/wave, electricbrakes, VGC. $25,750neg. 0404030 705.

MITSUBISHI Magna 2003 TlSport 3.5ltr, v6, auto. Reg06.01.16, 258,000kms, dual fuel,power steering, tinted windows,many accessories, EC, no road-worthy, SRH-033. $3,500 nego-tiable. North Dandenong. Phone0438 328 844.

DINGO CAMPER Trailer (CrackerJack No 9). Annexe & floorincluded, comfortably sleeps8-9, grey & blue canvas, largestorage cavity, all poles, pegsand ropes included, road coverwith internal ladder, reg untilFeb 2016 (V04987) 240v electri-cal outlet. Excellent condition.$4,500. Phone: 0477 724 118.

GAZEL, Champion 1998, 16ftpop-top, single beds, frontkitchen, gas stove, fridge, largelounge, full annexe, new awn-ing. VGC. $11,550. 0401 235313.

REGAL 16FT Comfort Tourer.Poptop in excellent condition,front kitchen with excellentbench space, loads of cupboardsand storage, microwave, gascooktop & oven, electrolux 3way fridge, comfortable singlebeds, water hoses, near newlight truck tyres, electric brakes,annexe with zipped walls,ratchet jockey wheel and loadlevellers. Reg (D47124). $8,500neg. Please phone: 5977 1859.Mount Martha.

ONSITE CARAVAN & AluminiumAnnexe in E.C. Western PortForeshore Lang Lang. Views ofthe bay from the front, views ofthe country from the back.Great fIshing, walk 50m tobeach, everything included,fridges/microwave, all cutlery/crockery etc. Friendly park forall ages, pets welcome. Reducedfrom $9,000 to $8,000. CallFrank 0411 718 140 after 3pm.

WINDSOR GENESIS 2010 Limi-ted edition 21ft caravan. Oneowner from new. Dual axle,electric brakes, reverse cycle airconditioning, seperate toilet &shower, 3/4 sized fridge /freez-er, wired for Solar, 12v 100 ampdeep cycle battery, Andersonplug, full ensuite, washingmachine, TV/DVD/CD stereo,bluetooth and outside speakers,Wynguard TV aerial, microwave,four seasons hatch, large bootat front. Hot water system, 12vwater pump, rear view camera,12v outside and inside outlet,under seat/bed storage, gasbayonet, full oven, awning.Registration expires May 2016(T15066). Excellent condition.$43,500.Phone: 0419 365 980.

MITSUBISHI, Magna Executive,2002 sedan, reg March 2016,105,000kms. New tyres, cleanstraight car. Reg: STP360.$3,500. Phone 5975 2937.

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Eagles just manage to hold onEagles just manage to hold onNEPEAN LEAGUEBy Toe Punt SOMERVILLE will play Rosebud in the second semi-fi nal next Saturday at Rye’s RJ Rowley Reserve after hold-ing off a late charge from Sorrento in the Nepean Division qualifying fi nal.

Leading by four points at the fi nal change, Somerville kicked three goals in the opening eight minutes of the fi -nal quarter to open up what appeared to be a match winning and game-high 27-point lead.

However, as it so often has done this season, the Eagles took the foot off the pedal and allowed Sorrento back into the contest.

The Sharks responded with three quick goals of their own to reduce the margin to nine points, before the Eagles extended it back to 15 midway through the last.

Life was breathed back into the contest at the 23-minute mark after goals to Myles Pitt and then a real lifter by coach Troy Schwarze re-duced the margin to a single point.

Eagles coach David Hirst, whos attack on the footy was vintage throughout the contest, earned a head-high free kick at the 27-minute mark of the last and converted to extend the lead back to seven points.

The siren sounded at 30 minutes and 22 seconds and the scoreboard read 12.7 (79) to 11.6 (72).

Sorrento will play Red Hill in the fi rst semi-fi nal at Tyabb on Sunday after the Hillmen led all afternoon to beat Hastings.

After just 12 goals were kicked in the opening three quarters, the quali-fying fi nal opened up in the last with 11 majors.

Sorrento led all of the key indica-tors with 45 to 42 inside 50m entries and 26 to 22 clearances.

It also had the top three players on the ground in Daniel Grant, Luke Tapscott and Jon Croad.

Grant was superb from half back and through the middle of the ground and fi nished with 26 possessions.

Tapscott was a bull through the middle and hit the scoreboard with a game-high three majors and Croad was outstanding for two quarters in the back half and in the last quarter in the ruck.

After watching Croad dominate early, Somerville made a master deci-sion to push Ben Sedgwick forward and play defensively, while trying to hurt him offensively too. Sedgewick booted a goal.

Grant was the best player on the ground, despite some of his own teammates disagreeing with the deci-sion.

The Eagles had a spread of good players, Tim McGenniss being the best of them. Timmy had a poor last quarter though with just two posses-

sions after collecting 19 in the fi rst three quarters.

Rowan Hogenbirk looked 80 per cent fi t with a thigh strain but still collected 20 touches, Luke Collie was outstanding in the back half and Todd Farrelly had the better of Myles Pitt in a great contest.

The turn in the match in the last quarter come from arguably the oldest player on the ground.

Held together with strapping, Leigh Stewart wound back the clock and had 10 possessions in the last quarter

and fi ve centre clearances. He willed his team forward on countless occa-sions and was the difference when it mattered.

The Eagles will be glad to get that fi nal out of the way. Their skills below their knees was poor in the opening three quarters and their deci-sion making going forward of centre was too delayed. It allowed Sorrento to get numbers back.

Pressure of fi nals will ensure below par skill level. However, Rosebud is the best pressure side in the business

and they will make Somerville pay this weekend if they don’t sharpen up.

Again, the Eagles need to play for 100 minutes. They almost learned the harshest of lessons when Sorrento hit back when it appeared the game was over.

Sorrento will go into the fi rst semi fi nal this weekend without their most consistent player of 2015, Tyrren Head, who went off the ground early in the second quarter with a shoul-der injury. He won’t play again this season.

Leigh Treeby missed with a hamstring injury. He might play this week, however, will miss the prelimi-nary fi nal due to a wedding in Bali.

Guy Stringer, fresh from surgery to reattach his bicep to the bone, will play this week in his 401st game.

Red Hill survived a last quarter charge from Hastings to win 15.9 (99) to 10.12 (72).

The Hillmen set up the win with a blistering six goal to zip fi rst quarter. The Blues looked fl at while the Hillmen set the tone with relentless pressure.

The Blues were able to reduce the margin to 38 points at three quarter time, before dominating the opening 18 minutes of the last quarter.

Red Hill booted the last four goals of the game to record what was a deserved, comfortable victory.

Red Hill’s defence was superb, led by Dan McNamara, who had 29 pos-sessions.

Jake Mold was sensational across half forward and Peter and Marcus Dal Lago dominated.

Jake Mitchell was in total control in the fi rst half and Matt Vagg and Harry Larwill were a handful in attack with fi ve goals between them.

Michael Dillon sent a shock through the Red Hill camp last in the game when he came off with a knee injury, however, there was good news after the game with no structural damage reported.

Paul Rogasch was magnifi cent for the Blues – he fi nished with four goals and 25 posessions playing back, forward and midfi eld.

Shaun Foster, Matt Clifford, Peter Mawson and Josh Mulheron were also outstanding for four quarters.

Pressure football: Somerville resisted a late charge from Sorrento to record a seven point victory. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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ON the weekend of the 7 -9 of August the Australian Karate Federation held their National Championships in Adelaide. The Victorian team consisted of karate athletes from all over the state ranging in age from nine year old to over forty-fi ve year old divisions.

The Victorian team was a strong one with 12 athletes from the Mornington Ishinryu Dojo.

Fourteen-year-old Jade Colver –Vella, a Padua College student, has now become a four time National Champion and two time Oceania champion. A veteran of the sport at such a young age, she won three gold medals at the competition; female cadet (54kg division) and then the follow-ing day took on all the cadet girls in the open-weight division and won gold in that.

Jade’s weekend wasn’t over yet. She was selected into the female cadet teams and the girls took out the gold in that one also.

Dean Hollowood won gold in the men’s 75kg division and also a gold in the men’s team event.

Sean Armitage won a gold medal in the male 12-13 years division.

First year athlete on the Victorian Team Ally Lourensz was a star in the 10 years

female division winning gold.This tops off a great year for Ally also

winning the Victorian championships and the Australian Open earlier this year.

Mason Riley Won Gold in the cadet male division.

Victorian Coach and chief instructor at the Mornington Dojo Sensei Peter Hol-lowood said “I couldn’t be happier with my athletes this year. Our training for this comp started in the fi rst week of January and my guys haven’t missed a beat. They are all true champions”.

Others to do well Abbey Power (1 silver, 1 bronze), Zac Andrewartha (1 silver 1 bronze), Harris Walburn (1 bronze), and Kyal Angel (1 bronze).

Coming up for the Dojo champions, Ab-bey Power has been selected to Compete for Australia at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in India in September. Dean Hollowood has been selected for Australia to represent at the German Open in September.

Jade Colver-Vella, Zac Andrewartha and Mason Riley Have been selected to compete for Australia at the cadet/junior World Championships in Jakarta, Indone-sia, in November.

PENINSULA LEAGUEBy Toe Punt LANGWARRIN denied Karingal its one and only win for the season on Saturday after coming from six goals down early in the match.

In coach Gavin Artico’s last game at the helm, the Kangaroos trailed by as much as 36 points early in the match after the Bulls came out desperate to win their fi rst game of the season.

However, the Kangas slowly worked their way back into the contest and got to within 15 points at the halfway mark of the match.

It wasn’t until late in the game that the home side hit the front, eventually winning 12.11 (83) to 12.6 (78).

Langwarrin players Matt Naughton and Gerard Brown chaired Artico from the ground at the end of the game.

Artico said although the club had potential, it still had a long way to go before it could challenge the top sides in the competition.

“There is a core group of players who really care. Unfortunately, there’s too many players who just don’t care enough,” said Artico.

“Unfortunately, one of those players who leaves everything out on the fi eld is Rikki Johnston and he’s at Dromana next season. There’s also a few con-sidering retirement.

“The next generation of players need to work to change the culture of the group. The potential is certainly there but the application needs to come.”

Artico said the next coach needed to be prepared to do some hard work.

“Langwarrin isn’t a list, I believe, that can be taken over and transformed immediately. It’s going to take some time.

“The raw potential is there but it’s a fair way off the Frankston YCW’s, Mt Eliza’s and Mornington’s.

“We’ve shown we can compete with these teams (beat YCW, lost to Morn-ington by a point and Mt Eliza by 23) but there is a lot of work to do.

“There is some good talent in the under 19s that needs further develop-ment and the under 17s are playing in a grand fi nal next weekend.

“The future is bright but the next coach needs to be patient in his expec-tations.”

Artico said he doubted very much that he would be lured out of retire-ment in the next 12 months.

“Anyone who knows me under-stands I’m a competitive animal and I love the game. I love being at footy clubs. However, my wife Lisa and my kids have been very supportive of me and given me the opportunity to do what I love every week. It’s time for me to be with them for a while,” said Artico.

Langwarrin is expected to start in-terviews with coaches this week and the calibre of applicants is extremely high. While rumours persist that there has been an appointment made, presi-dent Sam Watson said “the club needs to interview coaches before making an appointment”.

At Karingal, Michael Burke, who was arguably his team’s best on Satur-day, also coached his last game.

Bulls president Daniel Watts said the club would make an announcement on the new coach on Tuesday, however, conceded that the appointment would

be made within the club. The hot tip is under 19s coach Michael Triep.

Bonbeach threw a major spanner into the fi nals preparations of Morn-ington after coming from behind at half time to smash the visitors 15.10 (100) to 10.10 (70).

The Sharks restricted the Doggies to just two goals in the second half while piling on nine of their own.

Brad Sykes was superb for the winners with three goals in a best on ground performance while Chris Bryan continued to set himself up for a great 2016 after another strong per-

formance. Coming off a knee, Bryan has been superb in the latter stages of the season.

Ryan O’Dell, Jake Smart and Joel Miller were the best of the Dogs.

Pines was made to work extremely hard in the fi nal game of the year, coming from 16 points down at three quarter time to get over Chelsea 17.13 (115) to 16.12 (108).

The Pythons booted nine goals to fi ve in the last quarters with Aaron Edwards booting six goals and Guy Hendry three while Caleb Gray played arguably his best game for the club.

Richard Jaroszczuk, Alex Smout and Hudson Thomas were the best of the Gulls.

Mt Eliza will enjoy a well-earned break after holding off Edithvale-As-pendale and recording a commanding 50-point win.

The Eagles went with the home team early in the match, however, the Redlegs blasted fi ve goals to three be-hinds in the third quarter to open up the lead to 46 points.

With no Justin Van Unen, Ben lean booted four majors and Ben Landry and Tim Strickland kicked three each while Aaron Dunne and Matt Lillie were superb.

Zac Muschialli, Mark Mullins and Tim Mannix were the best of the Ea-gles.

Frankston YCW handed Seaford an absolute belting at Seaford Rd Re-serve, winning 23.24 (162) to 5.2 (32).

It was a very different looking Stonecats that made the fi eld, resting a lot of players before a heavy fi nals campaign. There were at least eight players who would have played less than three games this season for the Stonecats.

Regardless of the inexperience, YCW kicked 14 goals in the opening half and another nine in the second hour, while strangling the Tigers at the same time.

David Bodley booted six for the winners while Kyle StAnne booted three goals on debut. Scott Macleod and Michael Debenham were superb.

Kane Taylor and Dean Williamson were the best of the Tigers.

Kangas win for ArticoKangas win for Artico

Karate kids shine at nationalsKarate kids shine at nationals

Shark attack:Bonbeach came from behind to beat Mornington by 30 points.Picture: Gary Bradshaw

Top achievers: (l to r) Ally Lourensz, Jade Colver-Vella, Dean Hollowood, Mason Riley, Sean Armitage. Picture: Cameron McCullough


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HASTINGS FNCBy Phil Stone, club presidentTHE day started with blue skies over Olympic Park in Rosebud with the Hastings seniors playing in the elimina-tion fi nal; its fi rst fi nal for three years.

The boys were coming off a bad loss the week before and were coming into this game with their confi dence down.

The fi rst quarter starts with the Red Hill boys kicking with the aid of a four goal breeze which they used to perfec-tion opening up their account fairly quickly. Before our boys knew it they were four goals down.

With the quarter time siren, we were six goals down and it wasn’t looking too good. The break couldn’t come any quicker! Our senior coach, Brendan Dunne, spoke with passion urging our boys to get their heads in the game and play the way they have all year.

The second quarter started and the boys were a little slow out the blocks with Red Hill kicking the fi rst into the breeze. We are now down by seven goals and things weren’t looking great.

We then steadied and kicked the next couple to bring the margin slightly closer.

By the half time break the boys had kicked fi ve goals with the aid of the strong breeze but we were still at the six goal margin that had been built by Red Hill FNC.

The third quarter is normally the premiership quarter, and this was going to be the case with the boys playing a terrifi c brand of footy into the wind.

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which resulted in only 2 majors for the quarter it ended up being very wasteful.

As we approached the last quarter, it was now or never with the boys com-ing out with a terrifi c sense that they could win the game.

With the aid of a strong wind the boys kicked the fi rst three goals which bought us to within nine points. It was game on!

But when you play catch up footy the toll can begin to show. Red Hill kept its legs and ended up winning by fi ve goals.

This was certainly a great opportu-nity for our club in season 2015.

With many lessons learnt for our young playing group, the opportunity to play fi nals footy for the fi rst time in three years will certainly not be lost on them

They now look forward to doing another pre-season in the hope that we can build on what we have been able to achieve in season 2015.

Congratulations to our wonderful coaching group lead by our newly re-signed coach for season 2016, Brendan Dunne, and his group of assistants.

Better players from the elimination fi nal loss where T. Green, P. Rogasch, P Mawson, J Mulheron, M Clifford, S Foster.

Up Coming Functions: Presentation Night. 10th October. Start time 6.00 pm. $50.00 single. Payment can be made through the Hastings Club 5979 1740. Three course meal. Vote count 27th September, 2015 from 11am. Football/Netball.

Hastings go down fighting in elimination lossHastings go down fighting in elimination lossPicture: Andrew Hurst


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