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THE beat of African drums may soon be a regular sound at Tootgarook.

Amadou Kalissa, who followed in his musician father’s footsteps when growing up in Guinea, West Africa, gave a demonstration of his drum-ming at the beach last week with wife Renee.

Now living in Seaford, the couple have close ties to the Mornington Pen-insula and regard it as a natural place for African drumming.

Kalissa, who was taught the tra-ditional rhythms of his culture, the Malinke people, by his father, is now passing on that knowledge to their 23-month-old daughter Aicha.

He says his father was for more than 20 years the lead kora (a stringed instrument) player in Les Ballets Africains.

While Kalissa, when aged 10, chose to also play the kora he was soon attracted to the djembe and dun duns (both drums), becoming a lead player in the seven-piece Les Petit Sorciers de Guinee.

This group was headed by Papa Kouyate, the percussionist for Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa). Kalissa began touring internationally with the group in 2001 and was chosen to go on his third European tour, perform-ing besides Djembefola ‘Fadouba Oulare in 2004.

Since arriving in Australia in De-cember 2011, Kalissa has performed at many events and venues, including Moomba, the National Gallery of Vic-toria, VISIBLE concert, Rhythm of Africa, Emerge, Yackandandah Folk Festival, City of Melbourne ‘Sunset Series’, Federation Square Mainstage, White Night Festival, Swinburne TAFE, Mt Beauty Festival, Sheppar-ton Kids Festival and Globe to Globe Festival. He has also performed live on PBS FM radio, Channel 10 News and Huey’s cooking show.

The African drumming classes will be held at Tootgarook Community Hall, Barry St, call 0424 424 212.

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Family of drummers: Amadou and Reneee Kalissa are holding African drumming classes at Toogarook. Picture: Yanni

SHIRE rates will rise 5.9 per cent for 2015-16, councillors have decided in the budget document now available at shire offi ces, libraries and online.

Further budget submissions can be made on 11 June at a special meeting in the Rosebud shire offi ce.

The rate rise is the same as last year’s and, for the third successive year the municipal charge has been held at $180 a property.

CEO Carl Cowie told a recent coun-

cil meeting the charge would be re-viewed for the next budget. Some took this to mean it might be reduced or even abolished entirely.

The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the budget focussed on speeding up debt re-payment and preparing for rate capping by the state government, which will curb shire rates income from next year.

Other priorities were: possible future loans to cover the defi ned benefi ts su-perannuation scheme; limits on fund-ing from the federal and state gov-ernment; and “long term community needs and aspirations”.

“My councillor colleagues and I are very aware of fi nancial pressures that many in our community face and our rates will continue to be among the lowest in the state,” Cr Colomb said, urging people to read the budget “to understand council’s priorities over the next 12 months”.

Mr Cowie, who started work at the shire on 1 December last year, pointed to “signifi cant changes ahead where a prudent fi nancial approach is impera-tive to ensure that the shire is on a solid footing for the decades to come”.

He was hired by councillors to reor-

ganise the shire fi nances and structure, a process he began with a preliminary trimming of staff – the fi rst step to “unlock maximum value for the com-munity” – and a declared interest in contracting out unspecifi ed shire work.

“All aspects of shire operations will continue to be reviewed, reduc-ing costs wherever possible, whether this is through innovation, truly com-petitive tendering, process improve-ments, supply-chain enhancements, or enhanced technology solutions,” Mr Cowie said.

Continued Page 13

Shire rates rise 5.9%David Harrisondavid@mpnews.com.au

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MORNINGTON Peninsula’s popu-la tion will surge 20 per cent from the current 150,000 to nearly 180,000 in the next 20 years, research done for the shire predicts.

The peninsula has long been regard-ed as a stable population area, which makes the newly calculated growth pattern a bracing challenge for Morn-ington Peninsula Shire and other autho-rities responsible for infra structure such as roads and public transport.

The strongest growth would occur on the Port Phillip side from Mornington to Dromana, Safety Beach and Rose-bud and across to Fingal and Cape Schanck, stated the recently released demographic forecast undertaken by consultants Informed Decisions.

Populations would likely drop in

some areas. They included Flinders, Shoreham, Point Leo, the naval base at HMAS Cer be rus, Moorooduc and Tuerong.

Hinterland villages Red Hill, Mer-ricks and Arthurs Seat would barely grow over the two decades.

The number of new households ex-pected across the peninsula refl ected these demographic calculations.

The average age of peninsula resi-dents would fall slightly in the next few years then rise for a decade before declining sharply, according to graphs that accompany the fi ndings.

The forecasts were based on 2011 Census data, applying a different mo-del ling approach from that used by the state government, whose predictions are far less conservative that those used by Informed Decisions.

Victoria’s “top-down” approach be gins with a statewide forecast

that is then divided among regions, sub-regions and fi nally among local government areas. The shire and Inform ed Decisions approach is “bottom-up”, with assumptions taken from a local viewpoint.

Prominent among these were the stoutly defended 70–30 split between rural – largely green wedge – and urban land, most recently retained several years ago when councils were invited by now Opposition Leader Matthew Guy (then planning minister) to nominate land that could be moved inside the urban growth boundary.

This shire offered none. The penin-sula was not a state-designated growth area, being regarded as Melbourne’s “playground”, with population grow-ing by up to 100,000 during summer. Day trippers add substantially to that number.

The population forecast worked on

assumptions drawn from current trends such as pressure for new residential development, available residential land, and restrictions on development. Another factor considered was the rate at which holiday homes were being occupied as permanent residences.

While Peninsula Link freeway had improved life for commuters, it had not improved the lot of people at the end of the freeway and was unlikely to persuade families to buy in the Rye and Sorrento area or move into their holiday home, the report stated.

It assured councillors that the relative conservatism of its fi gures compared with those in the state survey would not disadvantage the peninsula in seeking funding or having its voice heard.

It pointed to factors in its conclusions such as development of large retirement villages – much of which will have run its course within 12-18 months – and

continuing and possibly accelerating growth in areas such as Martha Cove at the northern end of Safety Beach. But growth will pick up strongly again.

Design and development restrictions were cited as a curb on growth in areas designated general residential as they restricted subdivision and development.

New housing would go to neigh-bouring municipalities designa ted as growth areas, the report stated.

Informed Decisions described itself as “a company of population experts – demographers, spatial analysts, urban planners, forecasters, Census data and IT experts that builds demographic information products for Australia and New Zealand”.

It enabled its clients to “make confi dent decisions about when and where to provide services and invest in infrastructure”.

Population tipped to soar 20% in 20 yearsPopulation tipped to soar 20% in 20 yearsDavid Harrisondavid@mpnews.com.au

A STATE government plan to bring more sand to Rosebud Beach near the pier is a waste of time and resources as it will disappear like it did fi ve years ago, says Port Phillip Conservation Council.

The so-called “beach renourish-ment” has been proposed by the De-partment of Environment, Land, Wa-ter and Planning (formerly DPI and before that DSE) and it is inviting res-idents to an information session later this month.

Kelly Crosthwaite, DELWP’s re-gional director Port Phillip, says the beach has “depleted over time and will be widened between the pier and cluster of stormwater drains about 170 metres west of the pier”.

“It is also proposed that three timber groynes be constructed on the beach to hold the sand in place. DELWP is working with Mornington Peninsula Shire and a coastal engineer, and will hold an information session so people can meet the project team,” she said.

But the conservation council says government contractors placed sand on the beach and built a sandbag wall almost fi ve years ago at a cost of $250,000 but the sand disappeared.

The work was to repair damage done in April 2009 when storms and high tides blasted the beach as well as others around Port Phillip.

At the time, the environment de-

Sand plan: Residents can fi nd out about proposed renourishment of Rosebud beach near the pier during an information session later this month. Picture: Yanni

More sand for beach ‘waste of resources’More sand for beach ‘waste of resources’Mike Hastmike@mpnews.com.au

partment said the work would create a beach 160 metres long by 10 metres wide. The sandbag wall remains.

The sand plan is connected to shire plans to spend $2.25 million on the Jetty Rd foreshore precinct including a boardwalk on top of the sandbags and stormwater outlets.

The shire wants Jetty Rd to be a “shared street” for cars and pedestrians, and have an “outdoor dining precinct”.

Other works will include a new play area, “public plaza and pier forecourt

and waterfront deck”, promenade, paths, fi tness stations, sprint track, “event servicing place” and one “tim-ber groyne along the pier to protect the beach” (now three groynes).

Len Warfe of the conservation council said he was against “any fur-ther commercialisation of Jetty Rd by the creation of the plaza” as it would “further increase traffi c in this already busy area”.

“We oppose the proposed timber boardwalk on top of the sandbags and

the proposed ‘waterfront’ deck on top of stormwater pipes. The sandbag wall has done nothing to restore the beach, despite claims by the environment de-partment,” he said.

“The beach never reappeared but the expensive sandbags are still there with water lapping against them most of the time. To build a boardwalk on top of this failed exercise will be another failed exercise and only adds to the un-derlying issue of piecemeal failed miti-gation works over many years and the

threats posed by inevitable sea level rise. In this high-maintenance seaside location, the area will inevitably de-teriorate into an even bigger eyesore than it currently is and demand mas-sive ongoing maintenance expenditure – something councils and govern-ments increasingly have trouble com-mitting to.”

He said there was ample evidence groynes interrupt natural coastal pro-cesses and will fail. “An excellent ex-ample is at the site in question – the stormwater pipes acts as a groyne, trapping sand to the west and deplet-ing sand to the east where the sandbag wall was built in 2010. Similar ex-amples of groynes failing to perform as beach stabilisers exist around Port Phillip.”

Kelly Crosthwaite said “beaches are a naturally dynamic environment and coastal erosion is a process impacting beaches around the world”.

“Renourishment is one of the most effective methods we have of protect-ing foreshores and has been undertak-en in Port Phillip since the 1980s. It provides a storm buffer for coastal in-frastructure and helps to create wider, sandy beaches.”

She said that depending on weather, renourishment would start in late May and take about six to eight weeks. The information session is at Rose-bud Library, McDowell St, 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday 22 April. To provide feedback or receive project updates, call DELWP on 9637 9304 or email jill.garvey@delwp.vic.gov.au

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Determined, Luke beats the odds after accidentDetermined, Luke beats the odds after accidentIT was just an early morning bike ride to start the day on Friday 6 March. But when Luke Matthews’ was hit by a concrete truck as he was riding along Beleura Hill Rd, Morn-ington, a frantic battle for life began.

Mr Matthews was placed in an induced coma and airlifted to The Alfred. The 34-year-old Mt Eliza man was operated on for head and facial injuries, including the removal of part of his skull to relieve swell-ing on his brain.

Family friend Rowena Beach told The News at the time that doctors were only giving Mr Matthews a 50 per cent chance of survival.

“If Luke does pull through, it ap-pears likely we are looking at a life-time of disability,” Ms Beach said.

In the days that followed, attempts to bring Mr Matthews out of the in-duced coma failed; his body reacting badly when doctors tried to lower his sedation levels.

“Things took a turn for the worse when a serious chest infection set in, which is a side effect of having the breathing tube in,” Ms Beach said.

“It was terribly diffi cult. Luke has three young kids. The fear and uncertainty they face is just heart-breaking.

“Luke’s wife [Karen] has to pick up the pieces and carry on as well as she can.”

Mr Matthews’ family stayed by his side and hoped in the face of a bleak future.

After about a week, doctors man-aged to slowly bring him out of his induced coma.

The fi rst victory was a simple squeeze of a hand that showed that Mr Matthews could respond; a huge achievement considering the extent of his injuries and the fact his left side was still paralysed.

Then Mr Matthews’ eyes would start following people around the room.

Two weeks after the accident, Mr Matthews was moved from intensive

care to a neurological ward and re-ceived his fi rst visit from three very relieved little girls.

“The kids handled themselves very well. They were gentle and under-standing of Luke’s injuries. As any parent would know, asking a four-year-old to be gentle is quite a task,” Mr Matthews’ wife, Karen, said.

Nearly two months since the ac-cident, Mr Matthews is back home

with his family. He arrived home to his wife and daughters on Wednes-day 29 April after making a remark-able recovery against the odds.

“We are thrilled with Luke’s pro-gress,” Mrs Matthews said.

“Although he has made a remark-able recovery, he still has a lot of healing to do.

“Initially, the neurosurgeons gave him a very slim chance of recovery so

he has surprised everyone.“While the critical stage has now

passed, it is still very early days in terms of healing. Recovering from a brain injury takes many months and years and Luke will continue his reha-bilitation at home for the foreseeable future.”

Mr Matthews will also require sur-gery in August to replace two sections of skull that were removed after the accident.

“We are very very lucky and eternally grateful to have had such an amazing team of paramedics, surgeons, ICU staff and rehabilitation staff who together ensured an optimal outcome for Luke,” Mrs Matthews said.

“But Luke’s incredible determination and will to live cannot be underestimat-ed. He has shown amazing strength, willpower and desire to be around to watch his little girls grow up.”

Mrs Matthews is also keen to thank to wider community for its support.

“It has been overwhelming. I haven’t had to cook a meal in nearly two months. The support has been phenomenal.”

Mr Matthews’ employer, ANZ Bank, has also indicated its intention to leave his role open for his eventual return, offering him an incentive to strive towards recovery.

“There are still some hurdles to get over,” Mrs Matthews said.

“But where we are heading towards now is the best outcome we could have hoped for.”

Friends of the family have estab-lished a Go Fund Me page is being used to raise much needed funds for the family.

The website is at gofundme.com/lukematthews

Cameron McCulloughcameron@mpnews.com.au Happier times: Luke

Matthews on the road to recovery, pictured with wife Karen. Picture supplied

A MORNINGTON Peninsula ratepay-er group is urging support for the state government’s plan to cap rate rises to the cost of living – a proposal hotly opposed by most local councils across Victoria, including Mornington Penin-sula Shire.

The Mornington Peninsula Ratepay-ers’ and Residents’ Association has written to Ratepayers Victoria and other leading groups and individuals, urging them to gather support from their mem-bers to write to the Essential Services

Commission (ESC), which is preparing the method which will cap rates starting from the 2016-17 budget year.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime oppor-tunity for you to help bring unreason-able and over-blown rate rises under control,” the MPRRA letter states.

“Over the last 10 years council rates have increased by more than 100 per cent, which is more than the increase in the cost of nearly all other household goods or services incurred by Victori-ans,” it goes on.

The letter states that “by any meas-ure councils’ rate increases have been outrageous”.

In May last year, when the then opposi-tion Labor Party announced the rate cap proposal, then shire mayor Cr Antonella Celi predicted such a move would result in a “signifi cant reduction in the deliv-ery of quality infrastructure and services provided to our local community”.

The statement was made just prior to a rate increase of 5.9 per cent, despite the shire’s long-standing, regularly ig-nored, policy of rate rises capped at no more than infl ation plus 2 per cent.

The MPRRA asks people to tell the ESC that rate rises “impact on those least able to pay in the community such as those on low incomes, pensioners,

retirees, and [those on] fi xed incomes”. They also impact on business competi-tiveness, the ESC should be told.

The letter should also tell the ESC: “Excessive rate increases have con-tinually occurred over the last 15 years since council amalgamation and sim-ply cannot be justifi ed or sustained into the future.”

It also points out that rate capping “does not totally prevent an increase in councils’ revenues”, since they gain new rates from new housing. And councils with special circumstances can “rigorously justify” their request.

The ESC should be asked to ensure

that councils do not “subvert rate cap-ping measures” by increasing other charges, the MPRRA letter states.

Both sides of state politics have for years rubber-stamped rate rises. The Andrews government is doing little more than effectively announcing this will stop: it will require councils to jus-tify rises.

Councils generally have grown com-fortable in a climate of tapping their communities for whatever funds they feel they require, with little effort to apply fi scal self-discipline. Morning-ton Peninsula Shire has been as guilty of this as most.

Group campaigns to back rate limitsDavid Harrisondavid@mpnews.com.au

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THE startling and growing problem of seniors’ abuse is the focus of a forum in Hastings next week.

Discussion will centre on protection of seniors’ rights and their money, will and powers of attorney.

Seniors’ Rights Victoria manager Jenny Blakey said the Mornington Peninsula’s increasing number of el-derlies were often victims of abuse by family members, neighbours and for-mer friends.

Their age, infi rmity, reliance on oth-ers and over-riding desire to “do the right thing” makes them vulnerable.

“It’s unfortunate that people on the peninsula are experiencing this sort of abuse,” Ms Blakey said. “We know about child abuse but the issues go on into old age.”

She described the issue as any abuse or neglect of elderlies by those they previously trusted.

“Most frequently it is abuse by adult sons or daughters on their parents, or by wives, husbands or de facto part-ners.

“Usually, it is over a long time frame – 50 or 60 years – and we work with people over those sorts of times frames.”

Abuse is debilitating on the victims who suffer physical and emotional wounds – and also have to endure the shame of it happening to them.

“In some cases, an adult son or daughter may ask – or even tell - their parents that they want them to look after their child. Whether the par-ents want to or not is irrelevant,” Ms Blakey said.

“The issue can start with good inten-tions but the grandparents may feel their lives are being taken over, that

they have lost control, and the situa-tion often slides towards a nasty end.”

This ageism refl ects the common be-lief that the needs and care of the aged do not matter.

“It’s a misplaced sense of entitle-ment, she said. We are in a youth-fo-cused society.”

Ms Blakey said abuse can extend from “nicking” money from purses or wallets, forging signatures, taking property with the “promise” of return-ing it to physical and emotional bully-ing. This may include threats, verbal abuse, and isolation.

Some victims are kept at home, not allowed to answer the phone, deprived of food, medication, and even a secure place to sleep.

“We learned of one elderly peninsula man who has been forced to sleep in the shed,” Ms Blakey said. “Frequently, physical or social abuse accompanies other forms of abuse. Victims become

scared and compliant. If they complain other threats are made to send them to a home.”

Peninsula Advisory Community of Elders (PACE) volunteer Jeanette Lane gives another example of abuse: “An elderly couple on the southern peninsula receiving disability pensions asked their adult son to handle their Centrelink affairs and to switch them over to the aged pension. The son be-gan collecting their money regularly – but would only dole out a trifl ing $20 a week. After the parents com-plained he grudgingly increased the handouts to $40 a week. Months later – and increasingly worried - the couple checked their bank account to fi nd they had nothing left.”

The son had used his new-found power to empty it.

Ms Blakey said staff at peninsula banks sometimes queried elderly resi-dents over unexplained, suspicious

withdrawals. However, the victims would gloss over these incidents, too proud or protective to admit foul-play.

The peninsula’s high proportion of elderlies – often living in lower socio-economic circumstances – may be at the high end of the 10 per cent suffer-ing abuse.

She said anyone affected should call Seniors Rights Victoria’s free, confi -dential helpline (1300 368 821). Inter-preters are available.

“We honour the trust shown to us and respect the choices our clients make,” she said.

The forum on abuse of the elderly runs 10am-12.30pm, Wednesday 13 May, at Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings (Melway 154 G8).

Free transport can be arranged for peninsula residents. Call 1800 064 784 or 9783 3600 or email pclc@pclc.org.au

Families most likely to abuse elderlyStephen Taylorsteve@mpnews.com.au

WHEN Sally O’Shaughnessy responded to an advertisement in the window of a Sorrento su-permarket for someone to play piano at an aged care facility, she was taken aback by the muted response.

The ad had been in the front window for three years and the aged care facility had forgotten about it.

“But, sure - come along,” came the reply. She did and, 20 years later, she’s still playing the piano.

Her troupe members are Elaine Foster, Sandra Briggs and June Redwood.

“What is remarkable is that they never miss

a week and they have a number of gigs in the area,” Peninsula Health board chair Nancy Galante said. “Watching them in action with the elderly residents at Capel Sands, West Rosebud, Alexander’s Ragtime Band or the Anniversary Waltz never sounded better.

“Armed with their songbooks, residents are encouraged to sing along. It is obvious they love lifting their voices - or even getting out of their wheelchairs to do a few dance steps with these consummate performers.”

Joan Fiske enjoys joining her husband, who is a resident, while resident Joan Perry can just enjoy the event.

Gang’s all here: June Redwood (in Magpies scarf), Joan Perry (Tigers), Sandra Briggs (Bulldogs), Elaine Foster (Blues), Sally O’Shaughnessy (Magpies) and Joan Fiske (Magpies) get into the groove.

Singers give aged residents a lift

PAGE 8 Southern Peninsula News 5 May 2015

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A GROUP of peninsula artists is promoting art as the 'third leg' of peninsula tourism to join the region's well-established food and wine industries.

They have set up Red Artists Gallery, a showcase for the work of artists, sculptors, printmakers and jewellery makers at Red Hill South in part of the former post offi ce building. (The PO moved next door to the Cellar & Pantry store last July.)

One of the group, sculptor Jean Sheridan, said Red Hill was the hub of one of Victoria's most creative communities.

"We have more artists, sculptors, printmakers and jewellery makers per head of population than in any of Melbourne's inner suburbs," she said.

"They are producing work across the whole spectrum – from expensive and durable art to playful, creative trinkets – and this should be an asset to the region."

She said the gallery was an "Aladdin's cave of local art and artefacts".

"There is towering sculpture transforming a branching tree into an AFL footballer going for a mark. The walls are covered in an array of paintings and prints, and the

counters and fl oor space host everything from jewellery and clothing to handmade cards," Ms Sheridan said.

"We wanted to refl ect the creative energy of the region as well as do something for the next generation of artists. One of our goals is to support school programs and spon-sor promising artists to further their art education."

The gallery opens onto the deck of Red Hill Bakery. "We hope the diversity of the displays will attract people, helping to create a new tourist hub."

The group includes Ms Sheridan as well as Ann-Heather White (painter), Warren Cooke (a printmaker who also exhibits drawings and clothing), Nick Robertson (artist and printmaker), Neil Uren (wooden toys, lights and pictures), Andrea Jenkins (painter), Alf Evans (artist and printmaker), Lisa Warrington (glass blower) and Margaret Peppard who runs workshops and develops public art.

Seven other local artists supply paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewellery, clothing and leatherwork.

"Most of the key artists have had shows at mainstream galleries, but this is the fi rst time we've been able to bring all their work together locally," Ms Sheridan said.

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THE fi nal winding up of the fi nancial affairs of the organisation behind the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga, Mt Eliza, could depend on “litigation fl owing” from allegations against its former spiritual leader, Russell Kruckman, also known as Swami Shankarananda and Swamiji.

Paul Burness and Con Kokkinos of Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants were last week appointed voluntary liquidators of the trou-bled Shiva Yoga Inc.

Mr Burness on Saturday said the timing of the winding up of the organisation would be deter-mined by the “litigation fl owing” and contingent liabilities.

Once fi nalised, the liquidation will see the end of an organisation that has been a signifi cant part of the Mt Eliza community for the past 25 years.

As well as once running a cafe in the village its Saturday night gatherings, or satsangs, were regularly attended by more than 350 people, in-cluding residents of the ashram at 27 Tower Rd (pictured).

The decision to wind up the organisation be-hind the ashram follows last December’s an-nouncement by the school that its leader had “secret sexual relations with a number of women from the ashram community”; police are investi-gating allegations of sexual assault; and a class action announced by St Kilda lawyer Angela Sdrinis.

Mr Burness said Shiva Yoga owned three proper-ties near the ashram, two in Petrel Ave and one in Clendon Close. They are collectively valued at just under $3 million, although one has a mortgage.

Yoga school to be wound upKeith Plattkeith@mpnews.com.au

The most valuable property connected to the yoga school, the ashram in Tower Rd, is owned by Swami Shankarananda and is not subject to the liquidation.

Financial statements for the tax-exempt Shi-va Yoga Inc to the year ended June 2014 show $1.38m has been spent improving the ashram building and lists Swami Shankarananda as hav-ing loaned the organisation $373,508. The state-ments show “retained earnings” of $2.9m.

Mr Burness said Swami Shankarananda had placed caveats dated 22 April 2015 on the titles on one of Shiva Yoga’ Petrel Ave properties in and the one in Clarendon Close.

A further caveat had been lodged on the title of the Tower Rd property by Shiva Meditation Inc in 2005.

Mr Burness said his appointment by members of Shiva Yoga was preceded by a Declaration of Solvency lodged with Consumer Affairs Victoria outlining that the association was in a position to pay all creditors in full within 12 months of the winding up.

“I am cognisant of the allegations against the ashram and would be dealing with all potential claims as part of the liquidation process.”

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POLICE are asking Mornington Peninsula trad-ers and shoppers to watch out for counterfeit notes – especially $50 and $100.

They say a woman tried to pass a fake $50 note at the Australia Post shop in Rosebud Plaza on Thursday at 3.35pm to buy a pen costing $1.50. The attendant told the woman she thought the note was counterfeit. The woman said she would take it to the bank.

Five minutes later, the woman used the fake note to buy goods costing $12 from the Discount Chemist outlet in Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, and received $38 change.

The woman police want to question about the fake notes is described as being in her late 20s, Caucasian, 160cm tall, slim build, long dark hair, wearing animal print dress, black leggings, black leather jacket, red shoes and carrying a red hand-bag.

There have been a series of offences involving counterfeit notes on the southern peninsula, with those at Rosebud being more frequent.

Crime Prevention Offi cer Julie Simpson said that to identify the notes traders should try to make a small tear in the corner and, if it tears, then suspicions should be raised.

Also, do a “scrunch” test. Notes made of paper will not return to being fl at as real notes do. If in doubt, people can compare it to one they may have in their wallet or cash register.

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WITNESSES are being sought by police after holiday houses were burgled around the Seaview Av, Safety Beach area last month. Offenders gained entry to the houses 6-23 April by either forcing windows or doors at the rear. They stole TVs, DVD players and stereos.

Crime Prevention Offi cer Julie Simpson, of Rosebud police, urges residents to be vigilant

and report any information about suspicious activity and descriptions of people and vehicles - including registration numbers.

“Any information and assistance would be greatly appreciated,” she said. “We only need in-formation to solve a crime, not anyone’s name.”

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AS part of its involvement in devel-oping the community park on the cor-ner of Point Leo and Shoreham roads, Red Hill Community Association also was instrumental in constructing the new war memorial.

Apparently, after World War II, Red Hill residents decided that instead of erecting memorial gates at the show-grounds, the Red Hill Memorial Child Welfare Centre should be built (1952) and Anzac Day services were held there until Red Hill RSL combined with Dromana RSL in 1984.

More than 250 were at this year’s Anzac Day service, the fi rst to be held there for more than 30 years.

After a nail-biting series of delays, Red Hill's war memorial was com-pleted just in time for the Anzac Day service commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli landing.

The memorial itself is a series of fi ve Corten steel columns with bronze plaques naming all 179 servicemen and women from Red Hill and Main Ridge who participated in the Boer War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam. The central column contains a dedication plaque.

Over time the steel will develop a rusty look.

The concrete slab on which the memorial stands will be paved with cut bluestone with ampitheatre-style seating around part of the perimeter.

Every care has been taken research-ing names to go on the plaques with the Australian War Memorial archives in Canberra. We have also tried to fi nd as many of the descendants of

Anzac service returns to Red Hill

these people, who were invited to the service on Saturday.

We were delighted to have more than 60 acceptances which included 102-year-old Evelyn Andrew and Ron Holmes, 90, who fl ew in from South Australia.

The memorial dedication was led by the Rev Fiona Goy, from St. George's Church, Red Hill. Nepean MP Martin Dixon addressed the crowd and laid a wreath on behalf of the state govern-ment and Cr Hugh Fraser represented

Mornington Peninsula Shire.Wreaths were also laid on behalf

of Red Hill Memorial Pre-School, 1st Red Hill Scout Group, Red Hill District Lions, Red Hill Petanque Club, Main Ridge Cricket Club and Colin A White Families. The com-munity association’s wreath was laid by Dennis McIlroy, a descendant of the six McIlroys who volunteered for World War I.

Red Hill Scouts lowered and raised the Australian fl ag ; Garry Johns, hus-

band of a teacher at Red Hill Consoli-dated School, wrote and sang Anzac Day accompanied by the school’s recorder group; and three members from HMAS Ceberus represented the defence forces. The Last Post and Rouse were played by Anthony Pope.

Under the umbrellas in the crowd were the old, the very young and all ages in between. There were even a few dogs. The community associa-tion had been granted $6000 by the Department of Veterans Affairs to

commemorate those who served in World War I, but it made sense to include all wars in which Red Hill and Main Ridge people were involved.

The association raised $55,000 to complete the project.

Residents of Red Hill and Main Ridge will be asked for donations, but the memorial is signifi cant to all residents on the peninsula and visi-tors to the area. Major donors will be recognised on a separate, permanent plaque.

Anzac observed: More than 250 attended the fi rst Anzac Day ceremony held at Red Hill for more than 30 years, left; Shirley and Ron Peters, with Fran Peters, fl ew in from Adelaide for the service, top; and the reserve’s new war memorial, above.

PAGE 12 Southern Peninsula News 5 May 2015

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Monday 27 April. Venue: Main Ridge Community Hall. A good crowd. The usual healthy pre-meeting buffet was provided. Council Watch fell to the temptation of raspberry cakes served with, or as an alternative to, fruit salad dessert. No whipped cream, for-tunately.

AS befi ts a stoush in the week we marked the centenary of Gallipoli, councillors came out of their trenches with metaphorical bayonets fi xed. The action was brisk on a number of fronts. There were casualties, mainly fl esh wounds, in a couple of skir-mishes.

It started even before question time, with a punchy petition from 253 resi-dents living near the proposed Skylift development at Arthurs Seat, stating that the proposal “does not respect the heritage, cultural or landscape values of the Arthurs Seat State Park”.

Offi cers tossed the grenade back: “ There is no mechanism for [the shire] to further review the merits of the proposal,” the petitioners were told tartly; but the shire incurred a deep self-infl icted gash by way of the split infi nitive in its response.

Then Safety Beach resident Joe Lenzo set off a telling petard: why, he demanded, had shire offi cers taken no action in seven months on a motion to refi nance an $11.465 million superan-nuation liability over three years and were seeking tonight to rescind that motion in favour of repaying the money over a decade?

Surely this was an “undue delay” as defi ned by section 94A(b) of the Local Government Act, he suggested, for which the CEO was responsible.

Finance manager Geoff Emberson

Once more unto the budget, dear friends!

came up with a pearler of a response. The resolution didn’t have a specifi c implementation date, he said. And best practice for loans is to consider interest rates, their movements, and cash fl ow requirements. The intention from a pa-rameter point of view on dates is that the council will go to tender within this fi nancial year and “probably in the next one or two weeks”.

Have you seen footage of battle-ships making smoke, behind which to hide? Mr Emberson had just blown the verbal equivalent. Consider “a parameter point of view”. Superb gobbledegook. “Next one or two weeks”? Code for “If tonight’s rescis-sion motion fails (it did) we’ll have to get on with it”.

A couple of councillors were getting edgy. Did CW detect the “wheep” of a bayonet coming out of its scabbard?

Now things started to hot up. CEO Carl Cowie delivered his monthly report to the community – CW’s tip is that this will likely become a quarterly report in time – and over the parapet came Cr Hugh Fraser.

He hurled explosive phrases at the report, critiquing its “paucity of infor-mation” on such matters as the “as-sets conversion program”; he directed enfi lading fi re at the lack of com-mentary on the “standard fi nancial statements”; he skewered the absence of material on “standard fi nancial reforms”; he called in the artillery on

the lack of “cash fl ow commentary”. Here was a man who knew of what he spoke.

This was war, albeit polite, precise and courteous. But packed with TNT. “I had some diffi culty in reviewing the fi nancial material that was here,” Cr Fraser concluded. “When might we expect this [missing] material to be provided?”

Mr Cowie invited Mr Emberson to comment. Again, Mr Emberson was adept, invoking the Local Govern-ment Act’s minimum requirement on such matters.

But was it transparent, as Mr Cowie has assured the community he intends to be? “Transparent” must be informa-tion that is complete and if necessary made comprehensible via explanatory notes, sometimes a tough task with balance sheets, budgets and the like.

Presenting a budget to a board of directors is rather different from letting a community know how you intend to spend its money. Commu-nity engagement at that level is a skill to be learned, and practised.

With this line of questioning, Cr Fraser had taken the fi rst hill. Much more was to come.

Next agenda item was the pro-posed 2015-16 shire budget, dealt with in more detail on another page. Hostilities erupted in debate over the rescission motion Mr Lenzo’s ques-tion covered. Integral to the budget, it needed to be resolved before debate on the budget itself.

The issue was $11.465 million the shire was forced to borrow to cover a hole in a superannuation liability to those lucky enough to be in the shire’s “defi ned benefi t” super scheme,

closed to new members in 1993. This generous plan pays benefi ciaries a defi ned amount, no matter the state of interest rates or other earning sources the fund might have.

Such a debt is dead, unproductive money, to be got rid of quickly. But some councillors – Antonella Celi, Andrew Dixon, David Garnock, Da-vid Gibb and Anne Shaw – favoured stringing out the pain, arguing that projects benefi ting their communi-ties could still be funded out of funds liberated by the lower repayments over the longer term, at the expense of higher total repayments.

So ardent did Cr Shaw become in arguing against the three-year pay-back, listing projects she said would not be delivered and denouncing the betrayal of ratepayers that mayor Bev Colomb asked her to “keep your voice down a little, please”. Cr Shaw replied: “I’m just showing my passion for what I believe in and I’m quite entitled to do that, thank you...”

Cr Celi moved successfully for the list of what could be achieved over the decade-long repayment term to be made public. But the rescission motion itself was lost on the mayor’s casting vote.

To CW, devoted follower of the ad-vice “neither a borrower nor a lender be (unless absolutely necessary)”, it was a sensible outcome. He has studied the 10-year projects list. Any urgent matters on it will be promoted up the shire priorities list as necessary. The shire’s ability to deliver services and capital works will not be crippled, as one councillor warned. The sky will not fall in. Expect the sun to rise in the east tomorrow.

Poachers nettedOPERATION Trinity – in which Fisheries Victoria offi cers patrolled peninsula and bayside beaches over summer targeting shellfi sh offences in the intertidal zone – has netted a number of offenders.

One hundred and seventy two inspections detected 41 offences. These resulted in 25 verbal warnings, 11 offi cial warnings and 28 infringe-ment notices. Four court orders were issued.

Fisheries Victoria executive direc-tor Travis Dowling said the pend-ing court cases related to the illegal taking of abalone. “Several instances involved alleged offenders taking more than 40 abalone - when the bag limit is fi ve per person.

“Three cases involved individuals taking more than 70 abalone - and two with more than 120.

“This is a serious concern to Fisher-ies Victoria. If found guilty, they face imprisonment, fi nes of up to $75,000, forfeiture of items as well as being banned from fi shing.”

Mr Dowling said the January to March operation was held over weekends at fi shing spots, including Mornington, Cowes and the Western Port and Port Phillip beaches.

He said the peninsula is particu-larly vulnerable to predation since Peninsula Link gave faster and easier access to reef areas, he said.

“Fisheries offi cers targeted the intertidal zone which is defi ned as the area starting on the beach at the maximum high water mark to a point where the water is two metres deep at any time.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fi shing activity can call the 24-hour fi sheries offence reporting line 133 474. Stephen Taylor

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of any business ... we are a large business, with a high level of responsibility to the community.”

Rates income of $146.1 million is up $8.4 mil-lion from last year, about $800,000 of this com-ing from new properties. A steady but modest rise in rates revenue is predicted through to 2018-19.

Additional income comes from the optional green waste service ($2.95 million), bringing the “total rates and charges revenue” to just over $149 million. The $180 municipal charge raises $17.66 million of this.

Similarly, the cost of services is budgeted to rise moderately from now until 2018-19.

In what looks like a shift in reporting method, carried-forward capital works of $16.26 million are not included in the 2015-16 fi gure of $26.06 million. The budget states these projects have not been included “due to the timing of adoption”. Possibly the shire is in the process of adopting the “full accrual accounting” system.

The document says capital spending has been prioritised “based on a rigorous process of con-sultation that has enabled council to assess needs and develop sound business cases for each [capi-tal works] project”.

A bar chart shows spending is highest for parks and reserves, drainage and waste and recycling. “Land use and conservation planning” follows.

The vital item roads and road maintenance is listed under Capital Works as having a budget of $10.1 million for a broad range of road-related infrastructure, including lighting, traffi c signals and footpaths.

Signifi cant projects listed for the next fi nancial year include play space renewals, a revamp of the Emil Madsen, Mt Eliza, including money for soccer, totalling $670 million; Mt Martha skate park; Balnarring recreation reserve; Hastings ac-tivity centre ($400 million); and allocations for Rosebud’s jetty and activity centre works total-ling $850 million.

New assets including footpaths, a property pur-

chase and skate/BMX/soccer projects are allo-cated more than $7 million, while asset upgrades will get $3.3 million. Renewal and maintenance, including Safer Local Roads funding, pavilions, drainage, footpaths and public toilets are allo-cated $15.7 million.

Asset sales were forecast to fetch $11.63 mil-lion in the current fi nancial year. The draft budget indicates they raised not a cent. The money was to be used to help fi nance the $8 million-plus purchase of Wannaeue Place, proposed as an al-ternative location for the mothballed Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre.

Some $26 million is expected to fl ow to the shire next fi nancial year from state and fed-eral governments ($1.12 million) to fund road works. A further $2.9 million in “contributions” will come mainly from developers via planning requirements and $22 million generated by the shire’s operating activities. No borrowings are contemplated.

Shire plans a rate rise

Sand for beachesSAND will be added to eroded beaches at Rose-bud and Rye over the next six to eight weeks.

The extra sand will widen the beaches “mak-ing them easier for the community to access and use”, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning regional director Port Phillip, Kelly Crosthwaite said. “It will also help pro-vide a buffer from coastal erosion and stabilise the dunes that act as natural habitat for native vegetation.”

The beach at Rosebud will be widened by 14 metres between the pier and stormwater drains about 170 metres west of the pier. Three timber groynes will be installed “to assist in holding the sand in place”.

Rye beach will be widened by 15 metres and have one timber groyne “to help anchor the sand”.

PAGE 14 Southern Peninsula News 5 May 2015

LETTERS

Protect bandicootsZoologist Hans Brunner's comments about bandicoot corridors make a lot of sense and I am so glad he had the gumption to speak out ("Cor-ridors along won't save bandicoots", The News, 7/4/15).

The southern brown bandicoot is so very vul-nerable in today's urban world with its foxes, cats, dogs, cars, housing estates and vegetation clear-ance. Many people think bandicoots are rats.

I live in the northern part of Western Port re-gion near Bayles where there is a small precinct for bandicoots, but they all sadly seem to be killed off as soon as they appear.

A person will see a bandicoot in their yard and assume there are hundreds and become blase about them.

The Western Port Swamp Landcare Group's response to the federal government regarding the proposed delisting from the endangered list of the bandicoot was that, yes, there are some ban-dicoots but with predators and the like, they are unlikely to survive. No one knows their numbers so there needs to be a proper count of the bandi-coots to determine if there are viable populations before considering delisting.

As Mr Brunner stated, we need large predator-proof fenced reserves so they can access cool gullies in summer and be able to spread out in winter. Sue Davies, Bayles

Toilet over the topI am a resident ratepayer of Mornington Penin-sula Shire. I have no vested interests with any community group, builder or council person. I'm just someone concerned about runaway costs.

Earlier this year the council announced it had tendered and awarded the building of a new unisex toilet block at Mothers Beach, Morning-ton (a lovely spot). It replaces an old toilet block that had been demolished so all the services were present and the site was cleared.

The winning tender was around $500,000 - $83,000 a seat.

I phoned the council and found out that there were to be six toilets and two outside showers. I questioned the cost and was told "it is going to

be a lovely building". I was told there were three tenders and that it was a commercial job.

Yesterday, I saw the site and can barely believe how the building can cost so much.

It is a simple base grey block construction on a slab surrounded by pathway. It appears to be small. The whole thing is made to look larger by a tall chalet-style pitched roof with some faux stonework fi nishes and blockwork that is to be painted or rendered before completion.

The building will look nice, but is costing $500,000. It has got to be smaller than a family home. How the hell does it cost that half a million?

Builders around here advertise building a three bedroom family home for less than $150,000. How can a toilet block, with all the services already there, cost three times as much?

Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm out of touch, but I believe this stuff is why our rates are so high.

If council people were spending their own money they would be far more cautious. There will be some outsourced tender mob, the archi-tect, the draftsman, the engineer, the landscaper and the builder.

This is where the ratepayers’ money goes.Ron Musgrove, Dromana

Marinas ahoySounds like there is going to be a renewed push for “safe boat harbours” on the Mornington Peninsula.

The new Marine Precincts Strategy developed by Mornington Peninsula Shire will start the pro-cess, claiming to have widespread community support. What rubbish.

More marina proposals on the way folks.Neale Adams, Mornington

Need for signsTHE taxi rank at Frankston station is very confusing. There is no taxi rank sign or seats es-pecially for taxi passengers to wait on. There are several seats near the start of the rank, but often people just sit there and watch the world go by.

Taxi drivers say those using the seats are oc-casionally moved on by police.

It’s all very confusing for a visitor to Frankston

who arrives by public transport.The existing “to the beach” sign needs a fur-

ther sign directing visitors to travel along Wells St which eventually runs straight ahead on to the beach. The council should try harder to make the taxi rank area more appealing to visitors.

Arthur Hawley, Seaford

Sea level threatens GREG Hunt [Flinders MP and Environment Minister] defends the federal government’s $4 million to fund a “consensus center” with a climate skeptic on the helm [at the University of Western Australia]. Here on Western Port in low lying areas like Balnarring, Somers, parts of Hastings and many areas over on the Port Phillip side of the Mornington Peninsula we are being abandoned to sea level rises from climate change by the actions of the Abbott government. Is the “honourable member” really speaking up for his electorate and Australians and islander popula-tions who live near the sea? I think not. He and the government seem to be lackeys of the carbon lobby, which is only interested in profi ts at any cost. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Council alertTHANK god for people like Joe Lenzo, of Safe-ty Beach, and for the efforts of reporter David Harrison to keep us abreast of council boo boos that often never see the light of day (‘Shire looks at geothermal for pool’, The News, 28/4/16).

How on earth did a proposal for such a regressive charge on our rates ever get to the stage where the council was about to impose it? Mr Lenzo ought to be awarded a medal for his efforts in proving that the proposed rate was stupidly biased and would be a great imposition on those ratepayers least able to afford it.

It doesn’t take much intelligence to see he is right. His fi gures showed people on the highest rates would be paying an increase of 0.37 per cent while those lower down the ladder faced an increase of more than 500 per cent.

Who were the council offi cers who actually put this idea forward in the fi rst place? I presume they were well-paid staffers.

CEO Carl Cowie has ordered a review of the proposal, and so he should. He should never have allowed such a ridiculous proposal to get as far as it did. We expect a better performance than this from the head of our council.

Eric Page, Dromana

Budget bluesTHE draft budget debate at the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting of 27 April was quite interesting. You will soon be hearing from some of our councillors that the reason commu-nity projects are not being included in the budget is because other councillors were not willing to allocate our $11.5 million superannuation debt over 11 years rather than pay it off in three years as approved by council (and not acted on by of-fi cers) seven months ago.

These councillors are looking for a pot of gold that would exempt them for their fi scal respon-sibility to make the hard decisions and decide which project gets done and which does not.

They are looking for immediate gratifi cation and are willing to shackle us with 11 years of pain. They actually went so far as to try to affi x blame to our new CEO and the interim chief fi nancial offi cer (doing a great job, so far) for providing the “advice” that we should be bur-dened with this debt for 11 years.

With rate capping inevitable, the last thing we need to do is be saddled with a fi xed interest payment on this debt for another 11 years. So, as they try to hoax you with a campaign of tactical disinformation, keep in mind that they, not the CEO, not the offi cers, are the only ones responsi-ble for which projects are included in the budget.

Fortunately, we do have some councillors that have the backbone to own up to this responsibil-ity and make the tough decisions. They under-stand that their responsibilities do not include looking for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

The only reason that community projects presented in the preliminary budget submissions to the shire (closure date 10/2/15) are not in the budget is the willingness of some of our council-lors to skirt their responsibilities and, instead, try to abdicate their obligations through subterfuge and smoke screens.

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Oh, goodness gracious, I almost forgot: When the community submissions were made, the debt was to be paid off over three years. It was only after the submissions were made that this sneaky little 11-year ploy was made.

It is time for the shire to change its budgeting model from top secret (no one knows any-thing about anything until it is too late to make meaningful changes) to participatory budgeting (where everyone knows everything about every-thing during the process and all contribute to the result). Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

A good readCONGRATULATIONS on the edition cover-ing Anzac and World War II stories from a local perspective.

I think your paper is generally terrifi c and love your coverage of local politics, but this latest edition, with articles by Peter McCullough had me sitting at the kitchen table for over an hour.

Congrats to all concerned.Anne Bartholomew, Somers

Anzac thanksCONGRATULATIONS to all at The News on an outstanding edition of the paper commemorating Anzac Day. Thank you, you certainly did it well.

Max Trist, Main Ridge

Power to the peopleAustralia has “in theory” a form of government in which power resides in the people, and the government is ruled by elected politicians ac-cording to law.

Our elected representatives (who do not represent us, but who instead rule us) tell us eco-nomic growth is down and unemployment is up and that they, the born to rule career politicians, are going to make us “take our medicine” in the form of brutal austerity.

I recall that last time the born to rule career politicians were going to make us “take our medicine” it was in the form of Workchoices.

These are the same politicians who told us government had no business propping up the

automotive industry with an annual injection of $500 million, an industry that generated more than $170 billion of economic activity and thousands of jobs, annually. Why can’t govern-ment collect $500m in taxes on $170 billion of economic activity? And, how is importing all our vehicles going to benefi t our balance of trade?

These are the same politicians who told Austral-ian ship builders they were excluded from bidding on building ships for the Royal Australian Navy, and that Defence was buying two new replenish-ment ships offshore for $1.5 billion. More taxpay-ers’ money, jobs, technology and skills gone overseas. How is importing our warships going to benefi t our balance of trade?

These politicians are intent on spending $20 billion on Japanese-built submarines to replace locally built Collins Class boats as the navy’s key strike weapon beyond 2030. More taxpay-ers’ money, jobs, technology and skills gone overseas. How is importing our submarines going to benefi t our balance of trade?

The politicians’ mania for so-called free trade (at any price) means cars made in Thailand arrive in Australia with little or no import duty, while cars made in Australia and exported to Thailand attract 45 per cent duty in Thailand.

How come our beef producers have to wait dec-ades to access the Unites States’ market, but US corporations are now running Aussie prisons?

These career politicians know that the cost of housing is hyper nfl ated and unaffordable because of cashed up foreigners being allowed to out-bid Aussies. What do they do about it? Nothing, because their bankster mates like it this way. At the same time, the Aussie taxpayer is paying off investment properties in Canberra for the born to rule career politicians.

Is it any wonder that economic growth is down and unemployment is up?

It is very clear that our politicians rule accord-ing to their political ideology. They obviously do not manage Australia for the benefi t of the people, in whom power is supposed to reside.

How do we, the people, in whom power is supposed to reside, put a stop to the criminal abuse being infl icted on us by politicians?

Mick Doyle, Dromana

RYE Historical Society’s He Volunteered for Service book was launched by Flinders MP Greg Hunt at the RSL’s Anzac Day lunch.

The book was written by Linda Berndt, Danielle Burns and Pauline Powell OAM, to commemorate the lives of the 25 men from Rye and district who enlisted in World War I.

“Of the 25, 13 have no direct descendants, so the importance of such a publication is paramount in keeping alive the stories of these courageous blokes,” Ms Berndt said.

“Gordon Carleton was among those who went ashore in the second wave at Gallipoli on the morning of 25 April 1915. He was wounded, evacuated to Malta and, eventually, returned home.

“Ernie Myers, Reg Perrin and John Brent were killed in action, while the three Connop broth-ers: Edmund, Jack and James, experienced the

In print: Pauline Powell OAM, Linda Berndt, Greg Hunt and Danielle Burns Rye at the Rye Historical Society’s book launch at the RSL lunch.

Book honours lives of the fallenultimate horror of battle - each was wounded, with Jack losing a leg.”

Local names Jennings, Hill, Cain and Myers, are mentioned in the publication, which is avail-able 2-4pm Sundays at Rye Historical Society, Collingwood St, Rye, or at ryehistoricalsociety.weebly.com

Coffee with musicA MORNING tea for women 10am Monday 11 May at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Nepean Highway, Dromana, will feature music by Cindy Pritchard and a presentation by Jane Norris about her time as a missionary in the Northern Territory.

Emma Woodcock will sell jewellery and scarves to raise money for artisans in develop-ing nations.

Call 5985 4666 or 5986 1119.

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WHEN a small fl ock of grey plovers takes off from Flinders next year little would the birds know that their progress is being monitored 24 hours a day.

The movements of each of up to fi ve birds carrying a transmitter will be tracked for two years, probably over a distance of 48,000 kilometres.

Each year, after spending summer in Australia, the plovers take fl ight for their breeding grounds in Siberia and Alaska.

This pattern of following the sun is not unusual, but little is known about the grey plovers’ journey and the Australasian Wader Studies Group (AWSG) has launched a public appeal

to raise nearly $18,000 to buy trans-mitters and satellite time to track up to fi ve of the long range birds.

Late last week the crowdfunding project listed on the Pozible website had pledges for $6146, or 34 per cent of the target, from 75 supporters.

The donations are tax deductible and attract “rewards”, ranging from a shorebirds booklet (over $25) and memberships of bird groups (over $50 and $74) to a 50cm by 60cm photo of shorebirds (over $150) to having one of the tracked birds named after the donor ($2500).

An estimated 12,000 grey plovers make the trip to Australia each year and part of the tracking project is to discover why these visitors are mostly females.

The birds arrive each September and depart in May and the AWSG hopes next season to catch at least

three birds in northern Australia and fi t them with transmitters.

The grey plovers differ from most migratory shorebirds in that they are believed to travel in smaller groups and mystery surrounds their migratory routes and stopover sites.

Penny Johns, of Flinders, said en-graved fl ags and geolocators had been used to gain information about other annual visitors to Western Port, such as ruddy turnstones and red-necked stints.

She said the stints were “a site-faith-ful species, returning year after year after year to the same beach”.

One bird tagged at Flinders had been returning each year since `1997.

“The engraved leg fl ags and more latterly the geolocators have given us a lot of important information about this species, the route they take to the northern hemisphere, where they stop

to refuel on migration and where they breed in the arctic,” Ms Johns said.

“They fl y non-stop, 5700 kilometres to Taiwan in their fi rst hop when they leave our shores in April.

“Their numbers are in decline, prob-ably due to the destruction of their habitat in the fl yway, but also may be due to increasing disturbance on our beaches. In 1997 there were 150 in the summer at Flinders, now there are around 30.”

Ms Johns said it was important to fi nd out more about the “astonishing journey” being made by grey plovers.

The wader studies group says it does not know the exact locations of grey plover breeding sites or where they stop over sites “for refueling” north of the Yellow Sea.

“We cannot assess the threats they face when they move north past the

Yellow Sea,” it says on the Pozible website. “Grey plover numbers in Australia are declining, so we need to identify these threats to their migra-tion quickly. Their continued survival depends on these unknown but critical sites, but we cannot assess or improve the conservation status of these sites until they have been located.”

The group says attaching light-weight solar powered satellite trackers will allow it “to build knowledge and data in real time that will help inform what can be done to help them survive in the future”.

The fl ight and plight of the grey plover will be able to be monitored on home computers.

To fi nd out more about the AWSG’s project or to pledge a donation go to the Pozible website and search for “grey plover”.

Appeal launched to plot plover flightKeith Plattkeith@mpnews.com.au

Bird watch: Coloured fl ags attached ruddy turnstones, above, have provided useful information about their global wanderings. Plans are now being made to for satellite-tracked transmitters grey plovers, right, to unwravel the mystery of their annual migration. Pictures: Geoff Gates and Ady Boyle (plovers)

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throughout the interior which includes two spacious living areas – the formal lounge has an open-fi re place and a vast rumpus room will comfortably house the billiard table. A neat galley-style kitchen has quality appliances including a dishwasher and a pleasant formal dining room has a Coonara woodheater, air-conditioning and a ceiling fan. From the rumpus room you access a large undercover area enclosed with cafe blinds that overlooks the magnifi cent in-ground pool area. There is a separate hot tub, and to soak up the sun there is a raised alfresco timber deck. Three

bedrooms include the main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. The property has been well set-up for horses with stables and several fenced paddocks connected to bores. The substantial outbuildings include the main shed with phone line, hot water service, toilet and parking for six vehicles, and a semi-detached double garage. Acreage properties always attract plenty of interest from buyers seeking the tree change lifestyle, and families can be reassured with a selection of primary schools and quality beaches in the immediate area.

Address: 4 Wellington Road, BITTERNPrice: Offers over $845,000Agency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003Agent: Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368

Choice lifestyle acreage

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Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street 5986 8880

ROSEBUD 1/3 Barry Street

Great Position & Investment - Buyers over $280,000

open-plan living including kitchen with dishwasher and gas heating, separate bathroom with double shower and bath, plus a single garage and private enclosed courtyard at the rear. Offered by motivated sellers this property will be sold on the day! Currently tenanted at $270 per week

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Saturday 30th May @ 12.30pmINSPECT As AdvertisedCONTACT Gavin Diener 0408 500 048

ROSEBUD 36 Carrathool Avenue

Hidden HideawayThis fabulous BV family home set on a 834sqm approx. block has split level living and dining

benchtops with plenty of work space, a wall oven, and a dishwasher. All bedrooms have built in robes, and the master bedrooms has dual-entry access to the main bathroom which has a spa bath. Outside is a covered patio, also with spa, some sheds and off-street parking.

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For SALE $390,000 - $440,000INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

ROSEBUD 142 Jetty Road

Modern Home With Dual OccupancyThis fantastic beachside residence offers formal & informal living and dining areas, an open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms in the main residence and a further 2 bedrooms in a self-contained bungalow. The property has central heating, air-conditioning and a double garage has internal access. Featuring fully landscaped grounds, paved areas and ample off street parking, this low maintenance property would suit the large or extended family.

$480,000 Offers OverINSPECT As advertisedCONTACT Gavin Diener 0408 500 048

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For SALE

ROSEBUD 74 Ninth Avenue

Blue Chip Position & Architecturally designedThis outstanding modern residence has been architecturally designed with every modern

and casual zones, galley kitchen with European appliances, main bedroom with FES and full length sliding doors leading to private front and rear entertaining areas. The home also has double garage with internal access, GDH, air-conditioning and six star energy rating.

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Monday 25th May 2015 at 5pmINSPECT As advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Sale by SET DATE

ROSEBUD 58 Elizabeth Drive

Architectural Splendour and Unsurpassed ViewsWith sweeping views this architecturally designed family residence offers multiple indoor and alfresco living zones. Be impressed with open plan family and dining area directly accessing a mid-level covered deck. The kitchen has stone benchtops, s/steel appliances, and to the left is a rumpus room. Central bathroom has dual access, 3 bedrooms with BIR’s and on the upper level is the expansive decked area offering the perfect place to entertain.

$790,000 offers overINSPECT As advertisedCONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

For SALE

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McCRAE 50 Coburn Avenue

Position, Quality & ViewsThis stunning home commands wonderful views of Port Phillip bay and is set on a 750m2 block. Offering a large living area, there are also 3BR’s - all with their own bathroom on the downstairs level, whilst upstairs is a designer kitchen with butlers pantry, dining area, sec-ond living area, study & entertaining balcony. Impeccably designed and built to the highest standards, if you want quality and position look no further.

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$890,000 offers overINSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Gavin Diener 0408 500 048

For SALE

ROSEBUD 9 Keogh StreetRenovated BeachsideSet behind a secure gate on approx. 700m2, this fully renovated 4BR rendered home offers formal & informal living and dining areas, BIR’s to bedrooms, main with FES & WIR, kitchen with stone benchtop and breakfast bar, polished boards, and sliding doors opening to the undercover deck area overlooking mature gardens and shady areas. The property is serviced by ducted heating, air con, carport, rear garage and sheds.

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For SALE $470,000 offers overINSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 437 Waterfall Gully Road

Large family home on big blockSet on 1/3 acre approx. this large family home offers 3 large living areas, 4 bedrooms with robes, and 3 bathrooms. This property is perfect for the large or extended family. There is a double garage with internal access and a handy double carport for the boat or caravan. With a view to renovating this solid brick home, the property will provide ample living on a large scale for many years to come and with possible subdivision (STCA).

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CONTACT Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

SOLD

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ROSEBUD 24 Boneo Road

Position, Character & Investment

Located on a corner lot measuring approx. 800m2, this

Deco features such as polished boards, high ceilings and French doors leading to beautiful established gardens. This property is the ideal permanent residence or fantastic investment opportunity. Also with air-condi-tioning, heating, garage with side access and close to the beach, Rosebud Plaza and transport.

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Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street 5986 8880

ROSEBUD 4/119 Jetty Road

Super Investment, Super Return Buyers Over $220,000

Brand new unit walking distance to beach, shops and transport. One bedroom with built-in robes, single ga-rage, private courtyard, high ceilings, choice of bamboo

appliances to kitchen, reverse cycle split systems plus solar & gas hot water service. Estimated return on investment approx. $240 to $260 per week

Saturday 9th May at 11.00amTERMS 10% Deposit, Bal 30/60/90 Days CONTACT Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

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ROSEBUD 6/85 Boneo Road

Super For Super FundSet behind a secure gate, close to schools, transport and the Rosebud Plaza this as-new villa offers open plan living, with kitchen and 3 bedrooms including main with FES & WIR. The property is serviced by GDH and air-conditioning, there is a single garage with internal access, separate laundry and private courtyard. With little to no maintenance required, this property has a great position and low self-managed body corporate fees.

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ROSEBUD 46 Eighth Avenue

Must Be Sold on the Day - Buyers over $290,000Immaculate BV home only 300m to the foreshore and shops. Anticipating a return of approx. $300pw, this property would make a fantastic investment with strong future growth. The home has been maintained to a high standard, offers open plan living, kitchen and dining areas, a second living area and sunroom. Hard to fault, very keen and highly motivated vendors who regretfully must sell.

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AUCTION Saturday 9th May at 12.30pmTERMS 10% Deposit, Bal 30/60/90 Days CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

AUCTION

AUCTION Saturday 16th May at 12.30pmTERMS 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60/90/120 Days CONTACT Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

$390,000 Offers OverINSPECT As advertisedCONTACT Gavin Diener 0408 500 048

For SALE

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ROSEBUD 49 First Avenue

The Hamptons Come To RosebudThis wonderful weatherboard home has three bed-

authentic period features and luxurious bathrooms. The residence has been re-wired, re-plumbed, re-roofed and is serviced by alarm, reverse cycle air-conditioning, gas

The fantastic street presence is framed by a beautiful Poplar tree whilst providing a fully covered outdoor deck.

Saturday 9th May at 2.00pmTERMS 10% Deposit, Bal 30/60/90 Days CONTACT Gavin Diener 0408 500 048

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193 Point Nepean Road,Dromana VIC 3936 5987 3233

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana

EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANTS WANTED!!Stockdale and Leggo Dromana are seeking full time sales consultants to join their team.

We now cover from Mt Eliza to Rosebud West and Tyabb to Flinders and everything in between, so there is no end to the properties you can list and sell!!

Stockdale and Leggo Dromana are searching for successful, dynamic, passionate and ambitious peopleto join their fast moving office with the latest tools & technology.

The right person needs to have great people skills with a minimum of 6 months in the industry as a sales consultant, live locally on the Mornington Peninsula, have their own vehicle, current driver’s licence,

agent’s representative certificate and ambition.

DOES YOUR CURRENT AGENCY OFFER YOU THIS?

Base retainer?* Generous commission system? Mobile Phone Allowance? Company vehicle for business and private use?* Great varied farm areas for your personalised marketing? A walk in database of contacts for you of in excess of 1500+ leads

to start work on immediately? Monthly drop cards done by the company for your farm areas? Weekly appraisal leads from your farm area, worked and paid for by the agency

with a professional telemarketing company direct to you? Great work environment? Company supplied iPad? Company supplied uniform?* Fantastic support staff? Non competing directors? Directors and staff that assist when it is your RDO or leave? Ongoing quality training? Great work roster? Appreciation for your hard work and results?

IF THEY DON’T, CALL US TO SEE WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU RIGHT NOW!

All applications must be in writing and can be emailed to the Director, John Sanderson at jsanderson@stockdaleleggo.com.au, faxed (03) 5981 0440 or post to

Stockdale & Leggo Dromana, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, Vic, 3936.

All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence.* Subject to conditions.

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2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800www.jkre.com.au

18 Ocean StreetROSEBUD$250,000 plusTRICK ME UP Affordable weatherboard home in need of a handyman to do their magic. The home comprises 3BR’s, separate lounge room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, separate toilet and large garage/workshop approx. 60 m2 Land Size : 570m2This property is to be sold on the day. Terms 10% Dep. Bal. 30/60 days.

EXECUTORS AUCTIONSat. 16th May at 11am ContactJohn Kennedy 0401 984 842

49 Iolanda Street RYE

$630,000 - $660,000JUST PERFECT

Tyrone Beach area. This elevated split level home consists of three bedrooms - each with it’s own private bathroom and toilet - study or fourth bedroom, large open plan living/dining area, modern

split-system cooling, rear undercover entertaining area with putting green and double garage with internal access and storage room. Quality well presented home, a must to inspect.

ContactJohn Kennedy 0401 984 8

13 Acheron AvenueTOOTGAROOK $445,000 plusNEAT, TIDY & READY FOR YOUThis 3 bedroom home with 2 living areas plus an outdoor entertaining areahas so much to offer. It sits on a 585m2 block which has fruit trees andvegetables awaiting. A single carport and only minutes to the beach, thissolid/low maintenance property would make a great 1st home or holiday house with all the bells and whistles.

ContactLeah Pancic 0421 700 749

26 Kareela DriveTOOTGAROOK$380,000 plusFLYING HIGH This fully renovated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home has a modern, cute feel. Small in stature, it has all the bells and whistles for a low maintenance

will meet all your expectations. It also includes a great entertaining deck and a landscaped garden. This property has a price tag that is HOT HOT HOT!

ContactLeah Pancic 0421 700 749

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana

5987 3233 193 Point Nepean Road Dromana, Vic, 3936

27 Corey Avenue Dromana

A Beachside Beauty under $400,000, Wow!!

Appealing to the budget as well as the eye is this cute and quirky presented beach side home. This will make an ideal permanent, holiday, investment, or dual occ (STCA) property. You are only a short stroll to the beautiful beaches of Dromana and Safety Beach and a short distance to shops and all other amenities. Boasting 3 bedrooms, large open plan carpeted lounge, rear sunroom and dining areas. Also featuring gas ducted heating, single steel garage and lots of space for the caravan and boat, fully fenced , and a covered front porch area all on a land size of approx. 718m2.

FOR SALE $395,000

Inspect Sat 9th May 12.00-12.30pm

Contact John Sanderson 0407 457 340

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THIS delightfully renovated home, set in the heart of Red Hill, offers all the convenience and comforts of this iconic location with wineries and restaurants all close at hand. The rendered brick facade and timber windows create a nice rustic look in keeping with the country surrounds, and inside there are three spacious bedrooms – including the main bedroom with ensuite. Two more bedrooms have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. The kitchen has been recently renovated, and from the lounge and dining area, French doors open out to a delightful deck which overlooks the native gardens and low maintenance backyard. A separate artists studio is a nice little retreat for those seeking some quiet and there is a vintage potbelly stove for heating and cooking. Set on a fi ne 1011 square metre block this lovely property is an affordable entry point for a desirable Red Hill address.

Address: 116 Shoreham Road, RED HILLPrice: $600,000 - $650,000Agency: Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900Agent: Jonathan McShane, 0447 282 852

Relax on the hill

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5981 8181

ESTATE AGENTS - AUCTIONEERS

www.rogermcmillan.com.au211B Point Nepean Road, Dromana. Phone 5981 8181 info@rogermcmillan.com.au

CONTACT: Roger McMillan 0410 583 213 / email: roger@rogermcmillan.com.au

FLINDERS 217 Gwenmarlin RoadRURAL HIDEAWAY ON 50 ACRES Set in a very secluded pocket in Flinders is this 50 acre hobby farm with a rambling 38sq approx. granite rock & bluestone residence. The home has 3 big bedrooms, the master

250sqm storage shed and large spring fed dam provides water for livestock.

FOR SALE $2.5M +

ROSEBUD 46/72 Jetty Road“NETHERBY”

condition, there is a large open plan lounge & dining room, updated kitchen, two bedrooms sharing a central bathroom, with a separate laundry. Other features include

garden.

FOR SALE $295,000+

CONTACT: Norma Della Gatta 0419 311 294/email: norma@rogermcmillan.com.au

DROMANA 2/34 McCulloch StreetBRAND NEW – WALK TO BEACH AND BAY VIEWS

appliances & Caesarstone benchtops. Bathroom and powder room, alfresco entertaining

control, security intercom, ducted vacuum and alarm system

FOR SALE $590,000+

CONTACT: Peter Bennett 0418 366 310 / email: peter@rogermcmillan.com.au

DROMANA 66 Charles StreetBEAUTIFUL HOME VERY CLOSE TO SHOPS & BEACH Craftsman built, as new home with quality features and offered in perfect condition. Open plan living with fabulous alfresco area, main bedroom with ensuite & WIR, plus two more bedrooms. Other features include central heating and ducted vacuum, double garage, established hedges for privacy and lovely gardens.

FOR SALE $650,000+

CONTACT: Peter Bennett 0418 366 310 / email: peter@rogermcmillan.com.au

WELCOMETO

Alex Menassa - 0419 328 775 alex@rogermcmillan.com.au

honest service with regular communication with clients is paramount.

Simon Offor - 0447 698 341 simon@rogermcmillan.com.au

Simon has lived on the peninsula for many years, and as a new member of the team, is looking forward to providing his clients

with professional and personalised service.

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Harcourts Rosebud1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au

Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au

For Sale Negotiable over $450,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

Rosebud West 1/1635 Point Nepean Road

This fabulous apartment offers a lifestyle of convenience directly opposite Capel Sound foreshore. Indulge yourself with breakfast on your very own beach facing balcony, perhaps after a morning dip. This position affords the lucky owner the opportunity to stroll to the local cafes and shops that are all simply meters away. Features include two bedrooms, two bathrooms, both bedrooms are spacious with BIR’s, the full ensuite to the master bedroom is a real bonus and the modern light filled kitchen features granite bench tops and quality S/S appliances. The meals/living area is quite generous and offers bay glimpses from this open plan design that spills out on to a large private balcony. This is low maintenance foreshore living at its best and it comes with secure underground parking. If you are a savvy investor, holiday maker or owner occupier looking for something special then take advantage of this fantastic opportunity before it disappears.

How Good Is This!

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Felicity Mackertichian 0419 505 285 E felicity.mackertichian@harcourts.com.au

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1946

2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye. Ph 5985 2351 78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ph 5984 4177

Straight Talking - Result Driven

RYE 20 Bachli Street

EXCELLENT LOCATION, ENDLESS POTENTIALThis much loved weekender is perfect for a rustic getaway or ripe for the renovator. Set on an 781sqm allotment, this 3BR home has

after Tyrone Foreshore area.

Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

RYE 14 Higgins Court

PEACEFUL OCEANSIDE ESCAPEPrivate and peaceful family home on just over 3/4 acre offering 4BR’s and three living zones including a designer kitchen with

garage, room for extra vehicles plus masses of storage space

RYE 21 Phyliss Parade

VENDOR DOWNSIZINGSpacious home, set high on the ridge line, with 4BR’s,

s/steel appliances and receives plenty of natural light. Main

Price: $665,000 - $695,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291

Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

RYE 47 Grey Street

OCEANSIDE SERENITYThis solid BV home is set on a 887m2 lot with plenty of space for the kids to play or to enjoy the great outdoors. Bore water keeps everything lush and green, and the low maintenace property comprises 3BR’s, kitchen lounge and dining area with air-conditioning

RYE 12 Strathenden Court

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Price: $825,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.au Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

BLAIRGOWRIE 3 Royadie Road

DUAL OCCUPANCY - IT’S YOUR CHOICE

Price: $680,000 - $720,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291

SOLD UNDER

CONTRACT

Price: $449,500View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Spacious 2 bedroom home, walk to Main Street and Beach! Fresh paint and carpet, split cycle air con plus Coonara. Large bedrooms, one with air conditioning, WIR and stunning ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles. Auto garage with roller door at rear Available 15th May

For LeaseRent $450 per weekContact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132bowmanandcompany.com.au

64 Queen Street, Mornington

For Lease

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Mornington

Beautiful new beachside build, walking distance to Main Street. Two light filled, air-conditioned living areas, contemporary kitchen, stone bench tops, gas cooktop and stainless-steel appliances. Air-conditioning to master plus walk-in robe & ensuite. Paved, landscaped entertaining area. Hi spec finishings. Available Now

For LeaseRent $595 per weekContact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763bowmanandcompany.com.au

9 Surrey Street, Mornington

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For Lease

Mount Martha

Walking distance to South Beach, Village, local schools and public transport. Family home, plenty of space, positioned privately behind a large, gated fence. Huge partly covered deck, great back yard for the kids. Tandem carport allows access to the backyard for a trailer or small boat. Available Now

For LeaseRent $495 per weekContact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763bowmanandcompany.com.au

110 Dominion Road, Mount Martha

For Lease

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Mornington

Four bedroom plus study, north facing, light filled home. This environmentally designed property has too many features to mention. Very quiet street, backs onto golf course. Walk to schools and public transport. A must to inspect! Available 1st June

For LeaseRent $550 per weekContact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132bowmanandcompany.com.au

1 Par Place, Mornington

For Lease

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Safety Beach

Packed With Potential Close To The Beach Walking distance to the beach, Marina and Provincia Food Store, this single-level residence is the perfect seaside getaway and is an excellent first home opportunity, holiday home or quality investment option. Polished floorboards and a neutral colour scheme add timeless character to the well-maintained interior. A spacious L-shaped living and dining room complements a functional kitchen; while three fitted bedrooms include the main with en suite. An undercover deck overlooks a large rear garden with a carport and double lock-up garage. This is an excellent opportunity to secure an affordable home on great land with unlimited potential including a possible development site, STCA.

Auction Saturday 16th May at 11.00amInspect Saturday 3.00–3.30pmContact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515bowmanandcompany.com.au

24 Hamilton Street, Safety Beach

Auction

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BUILD YOUR NEW MARINA LIFESTYLE• North & south orientation

• Land from $305,000 • Frontages 12.5m - 15m

• House & Land packages from the best builders

For more information, please call Jules Alexander or Simon Roylance on 1300 885 682Sales Suite: 18 South Harbour Esplanade, Safety Beach Sat - Wed 11am - 4pm or by appointment hidden-harbour.com.au

Lot 1016

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$570,000

*Images are indicative only and may depict fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by the builders. Accordingly, any prices shown do not include the supply of any of those items. Speak to a sales consultant for a list of inclusions.

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URGENTLY NEEDED

MORE STOCK TO LEASE

1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, Victoria 3915a

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Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mornington

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mornington

OFFICES FOR LEASE

FACTORIES FOR LEASE

LEASED

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Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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SATURDAY 2 MAYRotary Foreshore Community Market8.30am till 1.00pm

Fresh local produce & much more

Free Entry

The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye

Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@hotmail.com

SATURDAY 2 MAYRosebud Italian Club Inc.7.30 till midnight

Peninsula rock

Live entertainment The Delmatics 50’s & 60’s Rock n

Roll

Cost $10 entry

Strictly no BYO

Phone Terry 0411 279 664

MONDAY 11 MAYSt. Mark’s Anglican Church Cnr. Point Nepean Rd & O’Donohue St. DromanaFREE Women’s Morning Tea 10 am till 12 noon

Guests include:

Jane Norris is from New Peninsula and will talk to

us about her time as a Missionary on an Aboriginal

Community in the Northern Territory. Jane helped

bring the people of Yuendumu to Jesus and will

show us paintings which reflect their faith and will

interpret them for us. Emma Woodcock from Grace

& Able empowers artisans in developing countries

and provides economic opportunity here by selling

their beautiful jewellery and scarves; Emma will have

these wares for sale. Cindy Pritchard will, once again,

grace us with her beautiful voice.

CONTACT Lynne Irving 5985 4666 email: lynne.

irving6@bigpond.com

Keryn Rivett 5986 1119 email: irivett1@bigpond.com

http://www.graceandable.com.au/

SATURDAY 16 MAYRosebud Italian Club Inc.

Mother’s Day Dinner Dance

Entertainment Paulo Pergolese Trio

Members $35.00 per head

Non members $40.00 per head

Drinks purchased at bar

All Welcome

Bookings essential 5982 2603

TUESDAY 2 JUNERosebud Italian Club Inc.ITALIAN REPUBLIC DAY

11.00am

Flag raising ceremony at Peninsula Shire Rosebud

Followed by luncheon at the club at 12 noon

Entertainment Jo La Greca

Members Free non members $25 pp.

Contact: 59822603

SATURDAY 6 JUNERotary Foreshore Community Market8.30am till 1.00pm

Fresh local produce & much more

Free Entry

The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye

Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@hotmail.com

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

MAY

JUNE

Community Event Calendar

Rye Dromana & RosebudCommunity Bank® Branches

Rye Branch 5985 9755 • Dromana Branch 5981 8327 Rosebud Branch 5982 0499

Bigger than a bank

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MOVIE buffs can enjoy a premiere screening of the English National Opera’s La Traviata on 16-17 May at Mornington Cinemas.

The fi lm was fi rst shown in London in March. After Mornington it will be shown in capital and regional cities. It is performed in English by the stars of the opera at the London Coliseum theatre in multi-camera HD.

Filming was directed by double MTV award-winning director and Grammy award nominee Andy Morahan. Organisers say Peter Kon-witschny’s production cuts to the heart of the opera’s themes of passionate love and tragic death with a modern and uncluttered staging.

La Traviata tells the story of how beautiful, but fragile, courtesan Violetta is coerced into sacri-fi cing her one hope of personal happiness for the sake of her lover’s reputation.

A tragic and resonant tale of society and mo-rality, Verdi’s masterpiece combines compelling characters with powerful, moving and recog-nisable melodies, making it one of the most emotionally engaging and popular operas of all time, they say.

Making her UK debut as Violetta is soprano Elizabeth Zharoff, right, alongside Ben Johnson, as Alfredo, and baritone Anthony Michaels-Moore, as Alfredo’s father Giorgio Germont.

La Traviata’s screen premier

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SUNSET and sunrise are favourite times for photographers. The light is soft, sky full of colour - they are the magic hours.

Mt Martha Community Bank is looking 13 top shots for a 2016 calen-dar, but is also encouraging photogra-phers to look mbeyond the beach for inspiration.

Monetary prizes (paid into a Bendigo Bank deposit account) range from $200 for the overall winner and $100 for the best junior entry to $50 for the remaining 11.

The subject area is bounded by the coast between Martha Cove and Ben-

tons Rd and across to the Peninsula Freeway. A detailed map is available with entry forms from the bank at 5A Bay Rd, Mt Martha.

Businesses cannot be featured in the images which “capture the natural landscape showing how and why people enjoy living in Mt Martha and surrounds”.

Photographs must be submitted printed and in jpeg format (minimum 300dpi) on a disc of USB stick and must not be manipulated or have digitally-added effects.

Fresh images needed for coming year

Sunset silhouettes: The rising or setting of the sun are favourite targets for photographers, but the parametres for the calendar proposed by Mt Martha Community Bank extend well beyond the beach. Picture: Keith Platt

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IN our report of the Langwarrin con-cert we omitted to state that Mr Reid contributed two songs in well balanced style.

***A PALTRY robbery was perpetrated some time on Saturday night last, at the Bay View Hotel, when the gas slot in the billiard room was broken open, and the contents, amounting to about 22/ were abstracted.

***THE secretary of the Frankston Foot-ball Club acknowledges with thanks the following donations —-Mr Hunt £2 2s, Dr Maxwell £1 1s, Mrs Jacobs 10s 6d, Mr S. Lawrey 10 6d. Collected by Mr J. Lambert—£1 15s 9d.

***TENDERS will be received until Thursday, 13th May, by the Depart-ment of Public Works for repairs to the jetty and approach at Portsea, and also repairs to jetty at Frankston, and up to the 20th May for additions to jetty at Stony Point.

***WE have been requested to intimate that owing to all the tickets not being yet disposed of for the raffl e for the Eiderdown Quilt in aid of the Belgian Fund the drawing has been postponed till Saturday 12th June.

***MR A. S. Krouse has been appointed local agent at Tyabb for Nobel-

Glasgow Explosives for land clearing and subsoiling, and will be pleased to afford all information in connection with the working of the explosive.

***MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold their usual monthly sale at Somerville on Wednesday next, and will offer on behalf of Mr H. Shepherd, medium draught mare, and on account of Mr Campbell, dray and harness, wire net-ting, potatoes, bacon and ducks.

***MR J. E. Jones, shire secretary, was again in his place at the council meet-ing on Thursday, after having spent an enjoyable three weeks’ holiday in Tasmania.

In our advertising columns will be found the days on each week in which he will visit the different centres in the shire for collection of rates and other money due.

***A SCRATCH match between Somer-ville and Tyabb was played on the ground of the former, which resulted in a win for the locals by 45 points to 25 points.

The goal kickers for Somerville were Lewis 3, Dickson 1, Lang 2. Tyabb—Longmuir 2, Lonsdale 1. Best players for Somerville were, Dickson, Woollard, Barber, Lewis. Percy Thor-nell, and L. Gregory. The best for Ty-abb were, Lonsdale, Baker, Longmuir, Slocombe Hodgins, and Robinson.

***AT Thursday’s meeting of the

Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, the request of the Frankston Gas Co to support them in their application to the Governor-in-Council for an order to permit them to install an electric light throughout the Shire was favorably considered, and a representative of the company will visit the different centres shortly, with a view of seeing what support they are likely to receive from the residents.

***BALMORAL House, Frankston, will be the scene of festivity and gaiety this (Saturday) evening, as the proprietress intends throwing open the grounds to the public and having a Continental Concert.

A good programme will be given, beside side-shows. Refreshments will also be provided. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Belgian fund. One shilling will be charged for admission and as the object is a worthy one there will doubtless be a good attendance.

***THE hon. treasurer of the Frankston Belgian Relief Fund (Dr Plowman) desires to acknowledge from the Frankston Ladies Collecting Com-mittee the receipt of the sum of £15 as a fi rst contribution. This handsome addition to the general fund will be probably supplemented by a donation every month, as we understand the ladies are continuing their collecting work with undiminished energy.

***AN accident happened to J. and H.

Cottier and J. Mills on Sunday evening which fortunately resulted in nothing more than a few bruises and a severe shaking. It appears that the party had been to Mornington, and on their return as they were driving down the street in Frankston the animal sud-denly commenced to kick and plunge violently, and before long H.Cottier and Mills were thrown out.

J. Cottier, who was driving, held on a little longer, but he ultimately met the same fate. The horse continued kicking and after smashing the jinker pretty considerably, freed itself from the shafts, and departed.

***THREE times matches have been played on the Frankston courts lately, the locals coming out on top on two occasions and losing the last match by fi ve points. A good deal of interest has been taken and a very pleasant time spent, the visitors expressing the hope that it will not be long before again trying conclusions.

In the fi rst match (gents doubles), which was played on Saturday, 24th April, the locals had an easy win. Dr Maxwell, Messrs Utber, Jackson and Rogers played for Frankston.

On Monday, April 26th, eight play-ers journeyed from Caulfi eid which resulted in another win for Frankston, the fi nal scores being 80 points to 60. The players for this match were Misses Gregory, Young and Reynolds, and Messrs Utber, Cummins, Rogers and Jackson.

Last Saturday, May lst, the locals

were at home to four players from the Government Audit Offi ce, Melbourne. The fi nal scores were 48 points to 43, the visitors proving their superiority by a few games.

Messrs Watson, Utber, Rogers, Wheaten and Dr Maxwell played for Frankston. Afternoon tea was much appreciated and enjoyed by visitors and players, being provided by the ladies of the local club. The next match is to take place on June 7th at the Frankston courts.

***THE Life of a Bush Nurse. The testi-mony from high offi cers in the Army Medical Corps at the front makes it clear that in personality, as well as in training, the Australian nurse is above the average.

But all the capable and all the brave nurses have not left these shores. One particularly able branch of the nursing profession, that is, the Australian Bush Nurses, is described in the May issue of ‘Everylady’s Journal’, just to hand, and the tale arouses one’s admiration for this noble band of women workers.

The position of bush nurse is one which has its hardships, and even its perils, but judging from the account in ‘Everylady’s Journal’ it is one which has its glorious compensations, and its humours as well as its sorrows.

The article is illustrated with a number of very fi ne photographs, and brightened with many capital stories.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 8 May, 1915

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By Stuart McCulloughI HAVE no idea what we were think-ing. Neither of us had started the day declaring that we needed to fi nd and purchase the worst piece of art in the known universe. Particularly one that featured as its subject that most mys-terious and mythical of creatures: the frog. But by the time the sun had been swallowed by the earth, we had done exactly that. I can only attribute our decision to part with an amount of money in exchange for a painting that neither of us liked to look at, much less wanted to own, as being the result of panic on my part.

I’m not even sure of its offi cial ti-tle. But if I had to guess, I’d say it was something along the lines of Frog Conference, as it features four amphibians sitting on lily pads in a swamp, presumably discussing mat-ters of importance such as the impact of the high Austra lian dollar on the export market or, possibly, whether anyone from Team Joel has a cinder’s chance in hell of winning The Voice. Some works of art are hypnotic; they make it almost impossible to look away. This one defi ed convention and seemed to actively spurn eye contact.

How we became the owners of this abomination says a lot about how ea-ger we are not to disappoint others. We were driving through the countryside when we spotted a small bluestone building promising both “art” and “craft”. This, as things transpired, was putting things far too highly. However, it’s true to say that a store of this kind will rarely take an entirely honest ap-proach to its contents. It’s enough to say that you never see shops offering “bad pottery” or “dud paintings”.

The warning signs were obvious, even if the one at the front of the shop was not. As we entered, the guy be-hind the counter looked surprised if not a little alarmed to see us. It was immediately apparent that we were

the fi rst people to step inside for quite some time. A small stereo sat on the counter and the sounds of Pour Some Sugar On Me by pop-metal poodles Def Leppard trickled out. The walls were lined with shelves and gave you

the sense that the room was starting to close in on itself. Every available sur-face was covered with objects, all of which were equally hideous to the eye.

There were pottery frogs of every conceivable shape, size and dimen-sion. It was as if we had stumbled into some kind of small-town cult where amphi bians were regarded as deities to be worshipped. And, of course, turned into pottery fi gurines that sold for $12 a pop.

Having been initially alarmed at our appearance, the gentleman at the front counter had now decided to talk up the place, asking us what we thought. A thousand descriptors sprang to mind, but the only one to escape my lips was, “It’s lovely”. A sign hang-ing from one of the shelves declared that if you break something, you’ve bought it. For a moment I thought this was an invitation. Perhaps others had been so outraged by mediocre ceramic amphibians that they were unable to contain their anger, smashing pottery frogs to spare others from a fate worse than Def Leppard before being hauled away.

He began to follow us as we walked through the store. Whether he had us pegged as potential shoplifters or sim-ply hadn’t seen other people in such a long time and had forgotten how to interact, I couldn’t say. Whatever the reason, it created a pressure-cooker environment, one in which we felt compelled to do anything other than leave empty-handed.

Pottery was clearly out of the ques-tion – what possible use could I have for a ceramic frog? Whereas a paint-ing of several frogs hanging out and discussing the weather is something

you can use every day. After a couple of laps to try and lose the shop assis-tant, we settled for a painting. To sug-gest that it was possibly the best of a bad bunch doesn’t really do it justice. I was probably holding it, thinking to myself how extremely vulgar and – to be frank – incredibly brown the piece was when the man who ran the store asked whether he should run it through the register.

For a moment, I couldn’t speak. Perhaps there was a frog in my throat. Given the circumstances, it would be no surprise if one of those little beggars had managed to slip in and take up residence in my oesophagus. “Thanks,” was all I managed to utter. Like lightning, the man had whipped the painting out of my hands and was wiping away the cobwebs from the register. It was too late; I was stuck.

When we got home a few days later, Frog Conference was given pride of place. Which, in our house, just so hap-pens to under the bed along with the emergency toolkit, some old sneakers and the free weights I no longer use. It was by chance that I stumbled across it a few days ago. It remains as stub-bornly ugly as the day we fi rst bought it. Oscar Wilde once wrote that “all art is quite useless”. I suspect he wrote those words while staring at a print of Frog Conference and listening to Pour Some Sugar On Me. I think he had a point. I have no idea what to do with the thing. My fear is that, some time in the future, I will overlook someone’s birthday and need a gift at short notice. Should I ever give you a painting of a bunch of frogs, let me simply say in advance: better you than me.stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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***My years as an actor, well, a would-be actor, taught me how to appreci-ate creativity in its purest form, which is why I so admire our Prime Minister’s handling of the royal commission into union corruption headed by two of his most reliable followers with already two exten-sions and currently set for the end of this year. It’s not fi nished yet, the creative process takes time and

millions of dollars. Expect the fi nal damning report some six months before the next election.

***Royal Military College, Duntroon, where leaders are made; or indoc-trinated, depending on your point of view...“It’s coming” mumbled the drunkard sailor to his ladyfriend, in a state of glorious anticipation; ob-viously referring to Joe’s 2015 May budget...Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. (Plato)...hooroo...cliffi e9@bigpond.com

THERE has to be question marks over our man Dan. A public holiday on Grand Final eve (unnecessary/silly) was surely the “good bloke” syndrome at play, likewise bringing forward the non-smoking outside schools, government offi ces and hospitals to April when already set down for July? A man chasing af-fection from whom he considers to represent the majority, or an honest Joe? Not forgetting the East West “mandate” claim with most voters casting for a party’s policies or against Denis Napthine. We move on, or underground Swanston Street. When I say “we” I mean “they”. Anyone south of Moorabbin, at this stage anyway, do not exist. Don’t forget those fi refi ghters Danny boy, it’s not just fi res they can put out. Nice glasses.

***Thank God for football and Colling-wood’s temporary good form. When the Canberra crooks took their 6-week break we welcomed it. “A double treat” we thought. Alas no. There was Tony doing his best to frighten us daily in the guise of con-cern, for us; wars and spies stuff; Anzac week full on; police carrying guns, the ever increasing possibil-ity of danger, helicopters hovering overhead. I did one of my famous surveys: “Why are we sending an-other 300 soldiers to train untrain-able Arabian Nights? Nobody’s nose knows?” Popular response -“Piss off!” Charming. Mostly Essendon, Carlton or Hawthorn supporters? I never thought I’d appreciate Mid-somer Murders.

***Anyone can write. Practice makes perfect, right? True up to a point. Many thousands of books out there, mostly rubbish, thus establishing

anyone can indeed write but very few can be good writers. Anyone can paint, anyone can act? Cer-tain famous celebrities stage and screen are not necessarily good at anything, despite their status. Yoko Ono, Lee Marvin singing? Shaun Micallef, a brilliant satirist, writer, and now a member of Creative Vic-toria is an actor; not necessarily a good actor; maybe a good perform-er? Magpie Nathan Buckley knows his football, speaks well, a coach, but a good coach? As Clint says “A man’s got to know his limitations”. Me? I was a good table tennis player, in E Grade, VTTA, 1970s.

***Crooks? They’re never far away on any given subject. Yes, even on genital activities, the last line of de-fence on unmentionables; probably a good thing considering it’s fi rmly on the minds of many men day and night. The AMI (Advanced Medical Institute) were supposedly special-ists in erectile dysfunction charging some $4,500 for treatment with the promise of a cure? I was lucky. I held off forking out until I could fi nd a suitable courageous partner. I failed, again, much like the AMI lot. Ordered to pay compensation. And my $4500? Almost gone, on antidepressants and cigarettes.

***In this age of metadata we must be ever vigilant. My friends at ASIO are hovering in Canberra day and night poring over every word, more likely keywords, and computerised pop-ups. Pondering whether or not to send in those super-effi cient Commonwealth Police to demand my computer in a 3am raid, check for porn pictures, anti-Australian sentiment, left wing bias. Fortunate-ly I’ve taken a strong stand on porn.

I cut it out completely four days ago. In its place I draw pictures, with crayons.

***It depends on my particular funny bone. Nothing can give a blanket satisfaction to all. Some understand too little, some too much. Some will see an actor in a movie and he’s damned for life. Other literally judge a book by its cover; likewise assess a person by the style of dress. I was particularly amused by the lady who wrote “I’ll never shop at Woolworths again” referring to the use of Anzac marketing, seemingly oblivious to our governments, the RSL, Channel 9, the newspapers and numerous others who have done the same thing increasingly over the past 10 years building to a crescendo on this 100 year anniver-sary. Who decides where the line is drawn?

***I for one will not have a bad word said against the lovelies at Cen-trelink. Yes, sometimes referred to as Gestapo-land, but let’s not blame the lovely skeleton staffers. A service for older Australians! Along comes a text via your mobile telephone to contact them on any changed circumstances; important things like winning $15 at the races despite no effect on your pension. Your choices are clear: ring them or go to Centrelink or risk your pension stopping. Telephone, no problem. Answer a series of ques-tions getting to the point of being told “a 50 minute wait”. So? You’ve got something better to do? Travel to Centrelink by car at a cost in excess of the $15, or bus if you have a 4 hour “nothing on” space in your day, wait another hour (if you’re lucky), and clear the matter

A Grain of Salt

By Cliff Ellen

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Music Arts Food

In just four weeks’ time Mornington will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Queen’s Birthday Weekend Mornington Winter Jazz Festival from 5th – 8th June. Now in its third year the festival has grown to include even more live performances with free and low cost activities the whole family can enjoy.

This year’s dynamic jazz program offers a wide range of jazz performances with styles and sounds to suit everyone.

Kicking off the festival on Friday 5th June is a new addition to the program, a dinner performance by Latin Jazz Ensemble Clave Mania at Biscottini Mornington. At the same time saxophone legend Adrian ‘The Professor’ Cunningham, fresh from a tour in New York USA, will be performing an exclusive dinner show at The Rocks Mornington.

From Saturday the town really comes alive with the ‘Main Street Live’ Stages kicking off at 10am. Mornington will be abuzz with all things music, arts, culture and heritage. There will be free live music, guided historical walking tours, pop up Kids Zones with free children’s entertainment from 10am

– 2pm and the piece di resistance of the outdoor program, Live Laneway Painting by The Snakehole Gallery in Main Streets very own ‘Jazz Alley’ located outside Your Hair & Beauty Mornington.

From Traditional to Latin; Arfo to Soul the 2015 Jazz program has it all. Notably there is a very special performance at the MPRG by legendary jazz guitarist George Golla, who with Jacki Cooper will debut their ‘Tea for Two’ 80th Birthday Celebration recordings. There are performances from Jude Pearl, Emma Pask and the impeccable Vika Bull performing AT LAST! The Etta James Story at The Grand Hotel on Sunday, and for those after something different you can’t go past Rita Satch at 115 Café on Saturday night and George WashingMachine in Feel The Manouche at the back to back Beaches special on Sunday.

Tickets are on sale now!

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Noon - 4pm Mornington Central Muso’s In The Mall Free6.30pm Biscottini CLAVE MANIA (dinner & show) $606pm God’s Kitchen Jon and Wendy Wade – Get Jazzy With Us Free7pm Assaggini Maddison Wilson Free7pm The Rocks ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM (dinner & show) $897pm 1878@ Brooklands of Mornington Come Dine With Me (A la carte dinner - bookings essential) Free8:30pm Brass Razu Jazz & Shiraz - Ryan Griffith & Adrian Perger Free8:30pm - Late Grand Hotel MORNINGTON JAZZ PARTY FT. GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE $15 entry

SATURDAY JUNE 6th

9.30am - 5pm MPRG (Regional Gallery) Windows To The Sacred - Exhibition Free – $410am - 2pm Main Street Mornington Live Street Entertainment and Pop Up Kids Zones Free10am - 2pm Mornington Central Muso’s In The Mall Free11am - 1pm Biscottini Brekkie Jazz Free11am - 2pm Peninsula Grange Jazz and Swing ft. Hot Chisel Free2pm Leaf and Bean Jake Flynn & Liam Clapp Free3pm Counting House Maddison WIlson Free3pm God’s Kitchen Wilson & White Free6pm God’s Kitchen Connie Lansberg Quartet Free7pm - Late Café 115 FESTIVAL CLUB DINNER & LATE SHOW FT. RITA SATCH $557pm MPRG JUDE PERL DOING IT JAZZ STYLE $607pm - Late Mornington Library Afterdark Series’ - New Orleans Connection & The Jackson 4 $107pm - Late 1878@ Brooklands of Mornington THE SWINGLAND DANCE ORCHESTRA (dinner & show) $797.30pm Leaf and Bean Jon & Wendy Wade Free8pm Assaggini Saxy Saturday Free8.30pm Brass Razu Jazz & Shiraz - Kimba & Ryan Griffith Free9pm Beaches of Mornington Dirty Boogie Band Free

SUNDAY JUNE 7th

9.30am - 5pm MPRG (Regional Gallery) Windows To The Sacred - Exhibition Free – $410am - 2pm Main Street Mornington Live Street Entertainment and Pop Up Kids Zones Free10am - 2pm Mornington Central Muso’s In The Mall Free10.30am & 1.30pm Old Post Office Museum Mornington Historical Walking Tours from $511am - 4pm Mornington Historical Railway Jazz at the Station $5 - $161pm - 3pm Squires Loft Sunday Roast ft. Steve Romig Free1pm Brooklands of Mornington Afternoon Delights @ 1878 - Lounge Jazz Free2pm Leaf and Bean James “Mr.Jazz” Vincent Free2.30pm Grand Hotel EMMA PASK - THE REAL THING from $253pm Beaches BECK REWIRED - THE BEST OF JEFF BECK $104pm Bay Hotel Wilbur Wilde - Winter Blowout Free4pm Beaches JAZZ HEAD $105pm God’s Kitchen Chris G Le Bon and the C’est Si Le Bon Band Free6pm MPRG GEORGE GOLLA AND JACKI COOPER ‘TEA FOR TWO’ $606pm Beaches ORLANDO COMBO $20 7pm - Late Mornington Library Afterdark Series’-Ivy Stone Assembly/Peninsula Jazz Quartet $107pm Assaggini Jazz Lab ft. Charlotte Jane Free7pm La Monica’s Frankies Favourites ft. Michael Moss Free7.30pm Manhattan in Mornington HOT & BOTHERED BURLESQUE (dinner & show) $757.30pm Leaf and Bean Peter Bennet Duo Free8pm - 10pm Beaches FEEL THE MANOUCHE $258.30pm Grand Hotel VIKA BULL - AT LAST! THE ETTA JAMES STORY from $50

MONDAY JUNE 8th

9.30am - 5pm MPRG (Regional Gallery) Windows To The Sacred - Exhibition Free – $410.30am & 1.30pm Old Post Office Museum Mornington Historical Walking Tours from $511am - 2pm Mornington Central Muso’s In The Mall Free11am - 6pm Mornington Racecourse Queen’s Birthday Race Day- Family Picnic Race Adults $12 Under 15 Free11am - 3pm Mornington Racecourse Jazz On The Lawn Free3pm Brass Razu JAZZ FESTIVAL WIND DOWN ft Destination Moon $15 (Performers Free)4pm God’s Kitchen Holy Jazz! Hot As Hell w’ Harry Coulson’s Rain Dogs Free

for tickets www.morningtonjazz.com.au*Venue times and prices subject to change. Please check the website www.morningtonjazzz.com.au for regular updates

**Mornington Library After Dark Performances are FREE however BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL | visit www.morningtonjazz.com.au to book.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM at a glance

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TASTE OF SORRENTOSORRENTO’S FOOD FIESTA

Taste of Sorrento is heading into its 6th year on the weekend of 28-31st May 2015. This year’s program is full to the brim of food, wine and beer events not often seen on the Mornington Peninsula. You can check out the full program and make bookings at tasteofsorrento.com.au, but here are just a few key events to whet the appetite.

MASTERCHEF ITALIAN MASTERCLASS & DINNER:

BUCKLEYS CHANCE, 6.30pm, Friday 29th May

Michael Demagistris, fi nalist from Masterchef Professionals, will present a masterclass on dishes inspired by his Italian heritage. Michael will talk about his experience and life after Masterchef and his journey as a chef, whilst delivering a three course menu sent to tantalise and inspire. Michael is down to earth and loves to forage as locally as possible, plus has a very inventive streak which he will demonstrate not only at this special dinner but also at the Foodie’s market on Sunday 31st May. A hint…the “Cronut”, a cross between a croissant and a doughnut is to die for!

Cost: $70pp plus drinks. 174 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento. www.buckleyschance.com.au Bookings: 5984 2888

If you can’t do dinner, why not check out the breakfast degustation at the gorgeous Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club. Usually reserved for members only, the Club is getting behind this special community event by offering a couple of exclusive opportunities to dine including a breakfast degustation and also three course Fare Share fundraising dinner, all on Saturday 30th May.

Don’t also miss the opportunity to see four high calibre chefs up close and personal in Ian Curley, Paul Mercurio, Daniel Wilson and Adam D’Sylva,in cooking demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday 30 & 31th May. And also, if you can be at The Taste Marquee at 154 Ocean Beach Rd on Sunday 31st may at 11am you could win a KITCHENAID to take home. Awesome prize just for being part of a great Sorrento event.

A full event program is available at www.tasteofsorrento.com.au.

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PENINSULA LEAGUEBy Toe Punt PINES remains undefeated at the top of the Peninsula Division ladder after beating Edithvale-Aspendale in a tight contest on Saturday.

The Pythons have now won four of four matches, however, are yet to play the big three in Mt Eliza, Frankston YCW and Mornington.

The true test of this football team will come when it tackles the power-house sides of the competition.

The Pythons tackle Mornington this weekend and follow up with the Stonecats the week after. Only then will we know how much this side has improved.

On Saturday, the Pythons trailed at half time by three points before boot-ing fi ve goals to three after the main change to record a 12.16 (88) to 11.7 (73) victory.

Taylor Strachan was a stand out performer for the Pythons with two goals and some great work around the ground while Aaron Edwards and for-mer Dromana onballer Paul McLean-Wilson also kicked a couple.

Mark Mullins and Steve Mannix fl ew the fl ag for the Eagles while Matt Clark was solid again with two goals.

Langwarrin desperately needed to win after a poor showing against Pines and drawing a game they should have won against Edithvale last week.

On Saturday the Kangas were up against Bonbeach and after a fi ve goal to one fi rst quarter, they were in con-trol from that point.

The fi nal margin was 39 points, 16.8 (104) to 10.5 (65).

Sean Herdman was superb in attack with fi ve goals while Gerard Brown and Kieran Albanese booted three each. Albanese has been on the brink of senior selection for two seasons, however, needed to develop a defen-sive side to his game. He achieved that on Saturday, which would have pleased coach Gavin Artico.

Jayden Grose was back to his bril-liant best for the Roos and Ricki John-ston continues arguably his best sea-son. Shane Paterson is also starting to get into the groove after a lay-off.

In sad news for the Kangas, multiple B&F winner Daniel ‘Bluey’ Wehner has retired. Wehner played his 150th

game against Edithvale. At training through the week leading up to Sat-urday’s game, he received a corked thigh. The cork caused Acute Com-partment Syndrome, which is where a vessel ruptures and bleeds in a small space, causing enormous pressure and even damaging/killing muscle in some instances. He was rushed to hospital and his wound was ‘slashed’ to elimi-nate the pressure.

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Owen Hulett booted a couple of goals and worked tirelessly for the Sharks and Gary Carpenter and Jack-son Casey were superb also.

Seaford is in big, big trouble.On Saturday the Tigers went in as

favourites against Chelsea but were restricted to just fi ve goals and were smashed.

Despite suffering from a broken fi n-ger, Gulls’ coach Brent Guerra played and led the charge.

The Gulls booted fi ve goals to zip in the opening quarter and won 11.15 (81) to 5.14 (44).

Matty Baxter booted three and Ryan Stewart and Curtis Bywater two each for the Gulls while Todd Gardiner and Rory Gregg dominated in the middle and around the ground.

Rourke Fischer was again Seaford’s best. Surely he’ll be at Collingwood in the VFL in the coming weeks. He’ll be a massive loss to Seaford though.

Dean Williamson also fl ew the fl ag for the Tigers yet again and Ben Crowe and Chris Fortnam just racked-up touches.

The Tigers get enough of the footy but they just don’t have those forward targets. The struggle will continue.

Frankston YCW didn’t play on Sa-tuirday but they will be without stars Ash Eames and Anthony Barry for a number of weeks.

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NEPEAN LEAGUEBy Toe Punt RED Hill have now knocked over the two grand fi nal sides of last season after beating Sorrento on Saturday in Nepean Division.

The Hillmen now sit in fourth posi-tion on the ladder as one of four teams who have won three matches this sea-son.

Rosebud, who has played fi ve games, sits on top of the ladder while Rye, who has played four games, sits in second spot.

Hastings is the only undefeated team in the competition. It has won all three of its games.

On Saturday at David MacFarlane Reserve, Red Hill was wearing its white neutral colours.

At half time the Hillmen trailed by two points, however, booted four goals to two in the third quarter to open up a 14 point break.

The Hillmen peppered the goals in the fi nal quarter too but inaccuracy (2.5 to 2.3) cost them an even more convincing win.

The fi nal score was 10.13 (73) to 8.9 (57).

Small forward Jayden Pain was a menace for Sorrento, booting three goals, while key forwards Jarred Eames and Michael Chaplin booted two goals each.

The Sharks went into the game without coach Troy Schwarze, who is overseas for three weeks.

Paul Wintle and Michael Mock were outstanding for the Hillmen while

Seamus Thomson continued his out-standing season.

Myles Pitt, who is due to go over-seas soon, booted three goals for the Sharks and worked tirelessly, while Jon Croad and Tyrren Head were also up and about.

Crib Point went into their match against Tyabb on Saturday without their coach. Duane Annable was at his sister’s wedding.

This meant that skipper Brad Arnold took the reigns. He would have been happy with the Pies’ four-quarter per-formance, booting 17.21 (123) to beat Tyabb 5.2 (32).

Luke Herrington was the key con-tributor in front of goals for the Pies with four goals while Matt Sloper, usually known for his defensive work, found himself forward and fi nished with three goals.

Matthew Wappett was also a hand-ful for the Yabbies with three goals while Jon Flack booted two in his fi rst game for the season.

Annable told the RPP Footy Show on Saturday morning that if his side could be “thereabouts” at the halfway mark of the season, he was confi dent that they could make a run for the fi -nals.

“It is tough in a 16 round season to make a late run but I think given our poor pre-season with injuries to key players, they will be up and about in the second half of the season.

“I’d like to think that our best is still good enough to match it with the best in the competition,” said Annable.

Jake Anderson was Tyabb’s only mul-tiple goal kicker while Justin Volk and James Cottrell collected the top votes.

Rye was made to work hard right to the fi nal siren to shake off a persistent Frankston Bombers.

The Demons trailed at quarter time but hit back with a fi ve goal second quarter to lead by eight points at the main break.

The Bombers regained the lead in the third term before Rye booted fi ve goals to one in the last to win 15.13 (103) to 11.15 (81).

Andrew Dean booted four goals for the winners and Kris Bardon and Dean Millhouse booted a couple each.

Ryan Mullet was dominant for the De-mons, while Adam Kirkwood and Na-than Henley also got plenty of the footy.

The Demons went into the game without ruckmen Simon Taylor and Rhett Sutton.

Rye coach Josh Moore’s three-quar-ter time speech got the hairs on the back of the neck standing on end.

It worked, they dominant the fi nal 30 minutes of the match.

Devon Meadows’ coach Glenn Michie was left wondering what could have been after their 46 point thrash-ing at the hands of Rosebud.

After winning in round one and pushing Sorrento to the line two weeks ago, Michie had fi ve players unavailable due to two of them going to a music festival, two overseas on holiday and one player at a wedding.

Regardless of that however, the side that ran out for the Panthers was more than capable of kicking at least one goal in the fi rst half.

At half time, Rosebud led 7.9.51 to 0.2.2.

The Panthers outscored the Buds in the second half but still went down 13.14 (92) to 7.4 (46).

Phillip Raso, Gavin Kerr and Steve McInnes were the best for the Pan-thers while Rob Forrest and Chris Dew dominated for Rosebud.

Former Frankston Dolphins’ skipper Paul Kennedy also made his debut for the Buds on Saturday.

Hastings had 35 scoring shots to Dromana’s 20 on Saturday but only managed a 14.21 (105) to 12.8 (80) victory.

Luke Hewitt and Steve Robb starred for the Blues, along with Taylor Strat-ton, while Dan and Sam Guerts were very good for the Tigers. Sam Fowler also booted another four goals for Dromana.

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