May 2nd 2013

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FORMER Rosebud Secondary College student Sarah Elson has gained the trifecta in Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

She gained her bronze award in year 9, gold in year 11 and now has a silver award.

Sarah is described as a focused academic, accomplished sportswoman and regular volunteer who has travelled throughout Australia as well as overseas.

“Of the four [award] components, I found the expeditions and volunteering the most rewarding and benefi cial as I got to travel overseas as well as give back to my community,” she said.

This year Sarah will be a volunteer in Vanuatu before starting her Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at Monash Peninsula.

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By Mike HastTHE application for a rubbish tip in the former Pioneer quarry on Arthurs Seat escarpment is likely to go to Mornington Peninsula Shire this week, says David Maltby of Peninsula Waste Management.

Mr Maltby, the company’s develop-ment manager, said PWM was waiting on third party reports that are part of the landfi ll application, including a fi re management plan, and had revised parts of existing reports.

The company, owned by R E Ross Trust, which also owns Hillview Quar-ries, wants to use the former quarry adjacent to Arthurs Seat State Park to take 3.5 million cubic metres of do-mestic and other waste at the rate of 150,000 tonnes a year sourced from the peninsula and other municipalities.

The company needs approvals from the Environment Protection Authority and the shire.

The proposal, revealed by The News in late January (“Arthurs Seat tip plan”, 24/1/13), initially raised the ire of landowners in Boundary Rd and Arthurs Seat Rd, and lead to the for-mation of a group called Save Arthurs Seat, now called Peninsula Preserva-tion Group Inc.

The group has been campaigning against the tip since Australia Day and has collected 4500 signatures on a peti tion, 5500 signatures for an online petition and 3500 supporters on its Fa-cebook page “Save Arthurs Seat”.

It is also distributing fl yers in Dro-mana, Red Hill and on Arthurs Seat highlighting its concerns about poten-

tial pollution, fi re risk, damage to fl ora and fauna, and “fi nancial and physical impact on community and businesses”.

Preservation group spokeswoman Lee Burton said it had “scores of vol-unteers from around the peninsula alerted to the tip proposal by Face-book, Twitter and signs and petitions in local businesses”.

“We have a large and growing mem-bership comprising concerned resi-dents spanning the southern peninsula. Members include scientists, legal pro-fessionals, indigenous fl ora and fauna experts, and a fi re risk specialist.”

PWM bought advertising space in three peninsula local papers last week to put forward elements of its plan.

This has been countered this week by a Dromana cattle grazier, Andrew Duncan, who has advertisements in three MP News Group papers (pub-lisher of the Southern Peninsula News) and a Fairfax Media paper.

Mr Duncan, who owns and leases land north of the quarry tip site where he runs 100 head of cattle, is a member of Peninsula Preservation Group but has compiled and paid for the adverts off his own bat.

Sheepwash Creek, which will carry water from the old quarry, runs through the land he owns and uses.

He said the site had been earmarked for a tip in 1996. “It has the potential to be a toxic time bomb left for future generations to clean up,” he said.

Mr Duncan said he was putting his money where his mouth was to alert people to potential problems with the tip proposal.

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By Keith PlattSCIENTISTS believe the soaring number of snapper being caught in Port Phillip may be due to a 30- to 40-year breeding cycle.

History shows there were peaks in catches of snapper in the 1920s, 1970s and now the 2010s.

And while fi gures show recreational anglers catch seven times more snap-per than commercial fi shers, the Vic-torian National Parks Association has warned that better management and more scientifi c research is needed to make sure Port Phillip remains a hap-py hunting ground for all.

“Recreational fi shing is incredibly popular. Every year there are more people catching more fi sh in more locations, and with better gear,” the Victorian National Parks Association’s marine and coastal project offi cer Si-mon Branigan said.

“But there is a great deal of uncer-tainty and lack of accurate informa-tion about the scale and extent of rec-

reational fi shing and its impacts on the marine environment.”

Recommendations to the state gov-ernment in the VNPA-commissioned report The state of recreational fi sh-ing in Victoria include monitoring catches in Port Phillip; reintroducing annual trawls to assess fi sh popula-tions; reduce risks affecting marine ecosystems; and the gradual switch by anglers to biodegradable hooks and fi shing lines.

The report shows that nearly half of the state’s recreational fi sh catch is taken in Port Phillip, although the most reliable data dates back to 1999-2000.

Flathead was the most-caught spe-cies, with recreational anglers taking 597 tonnes compared to 151 tonnes by commercial fi shers.

Snapper came in second, with 332 tonnes being taken by recreational fi shers and 47 tonnes commercially.

The biggest commercial haul was Australian salmon, 803 tonnes com-pared to 271 tonnes caught recreation-ally.

Call for bay fishing studiesCall for bay fishing studies

Line up: Fish are managing to survive in Port Phillip despite being lured onto lines, speared and caught in nets, but a new report calls for more government monitoring to make sure the bay remains a marine resource.

An almost equal quantity of King George whiting was caught by both types of fi shers (213 tonnes commer-cial; 215 tonnes recreational).

Mr Branigan said the report, writ-ten by marine scientists John Ford and Patrick Gilmour, “shows that despite

popular opinion, recreational fi shing does have an impact on the marine environment and is proving diffi cult to manage”.

“Some of Victoria’s most popular eating fi sh are now far more likely to be hooked by a recreational fi sher than

a commercial operator.”He said the report was commis-

sioned to help overcome uncertainties about the impact of recreational fi sh-ing.

Key fi ndings showed Port Phillip ac-counted for an estimated 88 per cent of total recreational catch for Victoria’s bays and inlets and 47 per cent of the statewide, retained recreational catch.

“The report reveals that despite per-ceptions, recreational fi shing has a number of direct impacts on our ma-rine environment and fi sh stocks,” Mr Branigan said.

“Propellers and anchors can dam-age fi sh habitat, seabirds, dolphins and seals get tangled up in lost fi shing line, and recreational fi shing can remove important predator species from the marine food chain.

“More can be done to ensure that impacts, including those from rec-reational and commercial fi shing, are minimised and well managed.”

A GROUP of 15 adults and 30 young people associated with the peninsula’s Koori community took advantage of the warm early autumn for a day of sailing and beach activities at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

Planned by Trent Gilmour of Peninsula Health and club sailors, the group was taken on the water by 20 of the squadron’s Sailability program volunteers, led by Sailability coordinator Brian Jones, with a crew aboard the club’s Patrol Boat One keeping on eye on everyone and taking some for a motorised ride.

Mr Jones said the day started with a “welcome to country” statement as well as comments by Aunty Pam Pedersen, who crews on a keelboat at the club and has sailed in major events.

“Sailability programs enable people of all ages and abilities to discover the pleasures of sailing,” he said. “We used our fl eet of seven Access 303 yachts, which cannot tip over.

“Most participants were accompanied by an experienced sailor, but some adventurous young people took to the water alone or in pairs and sailed without direct assistance.”

He said some in the group had the chance to sail on couta boat Wonder, recently given to the club.

“It is a traditional design, built by Mt Eliza octogenarian Allan Jones, and donated to our Sailability program for days such as this,” he said. “It made a fi ne sight with its traditional red sail hoisted.”

After a morning on the water, a barbecue lunch was served followed by play on the beach as well as a spot of fi shing.

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One perfect day: Members of the peninsula’s Koori community and volunteers of Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron took to the water on a warm autumn morning. Picture: Jo Lansdown


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IT’S April and young kookaburras on the Mornington Peninsula are out of the nest and taking on an important role in the kookaburra family.

If you see one kookaburra around, it’s likely a whole family is living near you – and there are plenty of things that can be done to be a Backyard Buddy to kookaburras.

Backyard Buddies is a free program run by Australia’s Foundation for Na-tional Parks and Wildlife, which pro-vides tips to make a backyard inviting and safe for native animals.

“Around this time of year, kooka-burras that were only chicks a little while ago are old enough to begin helping out their parents,” said Susan-na Bradshaw, CEO of the foun dation.

“The young birds stay with their fa-mily group for up to four years, raising siblings and helping the family to de-fend their home turf.

“The kookaburra’s distinctive ‘koo-hoo-hoo-hoo-haa-haa-haa-haa’ isn’t a belly laugh – it’s a territorial display.

“Kookaburras make various sounds to communicate. At any time of year they chuckle to locate family mem-bers. During the breeding season from September to January they make a ‘chuck’ to fi nd their family, and ‘squawk’ to beg for food from other kookaburras in the group.

“Their famous laugh tells other koo-ka s that ‘This is our home, and we’ll fi ght for it’. If you listen to the calls, usually made in chorus by a family of kookas, you should be able to discover the boundaries of their territory.

“Watch out if you hear a ‘kooaa’ and a loud cackle – the fi rst call is a warn-ing to the family group and the sec-

Laughter is a land claimLaughter is a land claim

Gum tree sitting: A laughing kookaburra in a Mt Martha backyard. Young birds are out and about on the peninsula, helping keep the family territory safe from intruders. Picture: Keith Platt

ond signals aggression. Kookaburras cac kle maniacally before two warring groups clash over territory.

“To defend their home, laughing kookaburras in Victoria dart sharply to and fro, passing each other in mid-air like trapeze artists. Barrages of sinis-ter laughter reverberate between the disputing groups, among the bright fl ashes of their brown and blue wings.”

Ms Bradshaw said a family’s terri-tory can extend up to 100 house blocks and include parkland as well. Kooka-burras are quite at home in urban areas.

“As young kookaburras don’t go off and start their own families for a num-

ber of years, the overall birth rate of the species is low,” she said.

“Kookaburras can be in trouble if a sudden event such as habitat destruc-tion or a misuse of pesticides wipes out a number of birds. It will take the population a long time to recover.

“There are many simple things we can do to protect this national icon. Kookaburras are great to have around – not only do they provide lots of enter tainment, but also they eat mice, insects and even small snakes in gar-dens.”

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Shire backs filmsShire backs filmsEIGHT Australian movies will be shown in a free fi lm festival to celebrate this month’s World Day of Cultural Diversity.

Colourfest Films and Mornington Peninsula Shire will show “fi lms focused on cultural diversity” on Tuesday 21 May.

“The Free Film Festival for World Day of Cultural Diversity is an opportunity for us to celebrate and refl ect on Australian society and to recognise the diversity of our community through fi lms focused on social inclusion and identity,” the mayor Cr Lynn Bowden said.

The fi lms will be screened 6.30-8.30pm Tuesday 21 May at the shire’s council chamber in Queen St, Mornington. Bookings: 5950 1685. At 3pm on Saturday 11 May Mornington Peninsula Shire will present a fi lm at the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival at ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square in Melbourne.

Go Grandriders follows 17 Taiwanese senior citizens on a 13-day motorcycle adventure around their country.

Cr Bowden said the shire’s involvement with the festival illustrates its commitment to “promoting and advancing human rights”.

Jeanette Lane, an inaugural member and executive member of the Mornington Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders, will speak before the Go Grandriders premiere.

Before she retired, Ms Lane was the manager of equity and diversity for the Ministry of Planning and Environment and the Attorney-General’s Department/Department of Justice.

Cameras in after theftCameras in after theftDROMANA Secondary College has installed security cameras after thieves stole 61 computers valued at $49,000.

Rosebud police are investigating the theft in which burglars forced a window to get into the school between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday 21 April.

Principal Alan Marr said the laptops were about a year old and were being updated for use by year 10 students.

“Obviously we are disappointed at what has happened and we have tightened security measures as a result,” he said.

The computers were insured and new machines would be bought to replace them.

Anyone with information can call Rosebud police on 5986 0444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

GRADE 4 pupils of Dromana Primary School know lots about the town’s ailing pier after a visit sparked a class project.

In late summer, teacher Chris O’Neill called the chairman of Save the Dromana Pier committee, Ray Barnard-Brown, and asked if he would explain the campaign to her pupils.

It was revealed last August the pier needed repairing after Parks Victoria said it had concrete cancer. The town has had a pier since 1862 and the current one was built in 1960.

The Association for Building Community in Dromana was told repairs would be needed within fi ve years, which would add 10 years to its life, or complete replacement within eight years if nothing was done.

Mr Barnard-Brown, also a member of ABCD and its secretary, said he was pleased to show pupils the pier.

“The children are 9 and 10 years old and will be adults of voting age around the time the pier reaches the end of its life,” he said.

“They will have a say about what happens when the pier is declared unsafe for public use and faces demolition.”

He said pupils and teachers had seen

“Save the Dromana Pier” petitions at various locations and were keen to know more about its future.

“After talking about concrete cancer, its causes and possible ways to overcome it, we gathered around the underside of the pier to see the effects and talk about whether it was feasible to repair it at this late stage,” Mr Barnard-Brown said.

Pupils were concerned about the long-term future of the pier, that there was no money to build a replacement and that Dromana would not be the same if the pier was to go, he said.

A few weeks later Mr Barnard-Brown visited the school to see pupils’ projects, including models, posters with photos and text, and videos.

“I was very impressed,” he said.“Marine life including limpets,

mussels, fi sh and even stingrays featured in some of the pupils’ work.

“It was encouraging to see the pupils clearly understood the issues facing the pier and its fundamental importance to their town.” For details of the campaign, contact Association for Building Community in Dromana, PO Box 150, Dromana 3936 or email: [email protected]

Young group looks at pier projectYoung group looks at pier project

Pier review: Above, Dromana Primary School pupils under the pier with Ray Barnard-Brown. Top, Children with their pier models, posters and videos.


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ANALYSISBy David HarrisonMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire ratepayers will get a shock when they open their rates notices in a few months – the bottom-line fi gure could be well up on what they paid last year.

But not all of the rise will be revenue for the shire. From 1 July councils will begin collecting the Fire Services Levy for the state government – a charge previously included in home insurance policies.

On top of this, rates will rise to cover the effect on council revenue of the federal carbon tax.

The Municipal Association of Victoria has cal-culated the fi re levy could add 19 per cent to rates bills.

It estimates the carbon price will add a further 1.5 per cent, although the fi gure will vary from council to council – from 0.7 per cent to more than 3 per cent, the MAV says, depending on fac-tors such as carbon emissions from landfi lls.

“If all carbon price-related cost increases are collected through rates, it could lead to a rise [of] $22 a year or 42 cents a week,” the MAV esti-mates.

The transfer of the fi re levy to rates creates greater equity. It means all homes will be insured against fi re in the same way that road accident medical costs are paid for by the compulsory third-party insurance premium included in ve-hicle registration.

The fi re levy could push rates up 19 per cent, the MAV has calculated.

But the change has a positive side. Because home insurance will no longer be optional, the cost could drop quite dramatically for some policy-holders as the cost of insurance is shared across the state.

The Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012 comes into effect on 1 July. It sets a fi xed fee of $100 for residential properties and $200 for

all other property types. The charge is indexed, meaning it will almost certainly rise each year.

In addition, government-set variable charges will apply, based on how properties are defi ned under the Act.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors are cur rently working on the 2013-14 budget.

The average shire rate, which rose by just over 4 per cent in 2012-13, will probably rise to be-tween 8 and 11 per cent. Councillors voted for a smaller than usual rise last time because 2012 was an election year.

A rates catch-up this year will be crucial. In layman’s terms the shire could be described as “broke” – a description it will vigorously deny – with debt at nearly $50 million and rising and more borrowings slated for the next two years.

Councillors recently instructed staff to cut the debt to $20 million by 2017. This will involve considerable pain. In broad terms it means fi nd-ing savings of more than $7 million annually for four consecutive years.

To achieve this, more revenue must be found or deep cuts made to council services and new spending curtailed or abandoned for the moment.

This will almost certainly include a further de-lay to the proposed Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre in Rosebud and economies in areas such as maintenance and shire services.

Councils get funds from three sources: Rates and charges ($119.8 million in the cur-rent year for the shire), including fi nes imposed for parking and other infringements. Sale of assets. State and federal grants.

With the exception of last year, rates and char-ges have risen sharply for the past decade or so. But each year the shire fudges the size of the rise by announcing the low “rate” as a tribute to its fi nancial management skills, omitting to include the “charges” – a not very subtle pea-and-thimble trick.

Yet documents such as the shire’s monthly re-port abandon the stratagem: the phrase “rates and charges” is used (see page 164 of the March re-port, available on the shire website).

Mornington Peninsula Residents and Rate pay-ers Association calculates that rates and charges have rocketed 128 per cent since 2000-01 – a pe-riod that coincides almost exactly with the tenure of shire chief executive Michael Kennedy.

The trajectory of shire debt has been as steep as the Swiss Alps, apart from the period 2007-11, when debt fell slightly.

Of the charges or fl at fees that the shire impos-es, the municipal charge is the most inequitable. It is anticipated to rise at least another $10 this year, to $170.

Some councils, aware of the unfair burden fl at charges place on their poorest citizens, keep their municipal charge low, in some cases less than $20. Neighbouring City of Casey did not impose any charge in the current fi nancial year.

For ratepayers who do not or cannot afford to insure their properties, the new $100 fi re levy, plus its unknown (at this stage) variable com-ponent is effectively a new state tax, small com-fort for some who will now be covered.

To illustrate the effect of fl at taxes, it was cal-culated that in this fi nancial year they represented just 0.36 per cent of the shire’s top rates bill of $41,771.

For the lowest-rated property, fl at charges rep-resented 61.9 per cent of the $242 bill.

These are fi gures and philosophies for coun-cillors to consider as they wrestle with the 2013-14 budget, balancing the take from sliding-scale rates against revenue from fl at-rate charges.

Equity – now there’s a word to terrify the shire’s hardline Thatcherites and give comfort to the poor.

Rates notice shocks aheadRates notice shocks ahead

Highway robberiesHighway robberiesA LONE robber is being sought over the robbery this week of three service stations on Moorooduc Highway.

The three armed robberies occurred within 27 hours, the fi rst at 7.30pm on Monday.

Cash and cigarettes were stolen at each location.

Detective Sergeant Alastair Hanson, of the Frankston-based Embona task force, said two of the robberies were defi nitely by the same man who was also the main suspect in the third.

In each case the service station attendant was threatened with a knife or scissors.

The Caltex service station at 854 Moorooduc Highway was robbed at about 7.30pm on Monday, followed on Tuesday at about the same time by the Shell station at 993 Moorooduc Highway and then, two and a half hours later, the Liberty outlet at 161 Moorooduc Highway.

In each case the offender has been described as being aged 26-30 years, having an olive complexion, wearing a dark hoodie and speaking with a New Zealand accent.

Anyone with information can call Frankston police on 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000.

Wanted: A security camera image of a man being sought by police over a series of armed robberies.


WARNING IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ALERT WARNING

“NO TIP FOR THE ARTHURS SEAT ESCARPMENT, DROMANA” When the Ross Trust (Owners of Peninsula Waste Management and Hillview Quarries) purchased the Old Pioneer Quarry at Boundary Rd Dromana, it was with the knowledge that the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had in 1996 chosen the site as a preferred option for the next tip. Instead of protecting the environment they are prepared to create a for future generations to clean up and manage. PWM would have us believe that they are doing the community a favour by having a tip at this site. Do not believe it, they are only interested in the financial gain. In 1998 the Mornington Peninsula Regional Waste Management Group was formed and they have continued to actively promote the s ite ever since. They have not been progressive and proactive in seeking up to date alternative methods. The MPRWMG has only ONE member Council, namely the MPSC, and 5 MPSC Councillors are directors of the Group. impartial will they be when it is time to consider an application for the tip?

The EPA have already given tentative approval (subject to a works approval) for the site to be used as a tip even though the site does not meet all its siting guidelines. have they ignored their own guidelines?

Please consider some of the following facts.

The use of so called “best practise technology” for the liner may be applicable in normal landfill sites, however this site has extremely steep sides and its base approximately 25 metres below the existing water table. It will be a case of trial and error with this site. will the errors cost the community when things go wrong?

The proposed tip site is at the head of “Sheepwash Creek” which flows into the Bay. Any leachate leakage not collected will end up in the Bay. The Draft Risk Assessment for the site admits that there is likely to be some leachate leakage through the liner, this is even without considering what happens if there is a liner failure. Leachate is a with an unknown chemical makeup. Its composition depends on the type of waste being dumped.

The tip is located on the boundary of the Arthurs Seat State Park. will be the impact on the native fauna with an increase in vermin, seagulls and windblown rubbish? The nearest dwelling is according to the Draft Risk Assessment only 480 metres from the tip cell, this is under the required EPA distance offset of a minimum 500 metres. There are 21 registered bores within a 2 km radius of the site. What will the impact be on these with the continual groundwater extraction at the tip site? Peninsula Waste Management state that ABOUT 70 trucks per day will use the site. Given that the expected tonnage deposited will triple within 3 years many trucks will

this be? Also many trucks will be used in the delivery of lining and cover material? will the impact be on Boundary and Collins Road then? Certain sections of Collins Road are already dangerous.

The Draft Risk Assessment highlights 2 high risk and 18 medium risk elements. These include litter in the waterway, vermin, odour and leachate leakage to groundwater. are these being ignored?

Peninsula Waste Management believe that the tip will not have an visual impact on neighbours, they obviously have not been to many neighbouring properties. No compensation mechanism exists for neighbours who suffer from property devaluation as a result of the tip.

We are lifetime residents of the Peninsula and run a cattle fattening property just to the North of the proposed tip site. Sheepwash Creek runs through our property and serves as a source of stock water together with feeding a large wetland and bird habitat. Any form of toxic poisoning to Sheepwash Creek would jeopardise the health of our cattle. The impact of poisoning to the wetlands would be devastating to the birds and animals that use them.

We do not want to see Dromana becoming known as the of the Peninsula.

We urge the community to rally against this ill advised, illogical and ill conceived proposal. Let the Ross Trust, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Councillors, Local Members of Parliament and the EPA know that you are concerned that the legacy this will leave future generations is not worth the short time gains if any. Please help us fight this plan before its too late. Put in an objection to the planning application. Andrew & Joy Duncan. Dromana. Contacts; Ross Trust 03 9690 6255 www.rosstrust.org.au ; Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 1300 850 600; 03 59501000 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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PLANS for commercial development and activities within Point Nepean National Park – including hotels and educational institutions – will be up for discussion on Saturday.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries is holding an infor-mation day at Point Nepean about the latest master plan.

“There will be representatives from DEPI, Parks Victoria and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council – all available to answer questions and talk through the process of how Point Nepean’s his-torical, natural and cultural values will be preserved,” DEPI executive direc-tor Peter Watkinson said.

He said the state government had “announced its intention to run a com-mercial expression of interest to seek

private sector investment in the his-toric quarantine station precinct”.

“The idea is to seek appropriate pri-vate sector investment and infrastruc-ture use at Point Nepean National Park to make sure the Victorian community can continue to enjoy it but also to open it up to appropriate investment that would attract national and interna-tional visitors,” he said.

“The unique history, culture and nat-ural environment are at front of mind as these upgrades progress.”

The information day runs 10am-2pm Saturday 4 May at the quarantine sta-tion in Point Nepean National Park (Melway map 156 C2).

For information about the future of Point Nepean, visit www.depi.vic.gov.au/pointnepean

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By Mike HastA REAL estate agent objecting to the state government’s recently an-nounced proposal to allow commer-cial development in Point Nepean Na-tional Park seems odd at fi rst glance.

But 34-year-old Luke Woollard, of Mornington-based agency Pilot Real Estate, says he has seen what hap-pens when developers are permitted to build in a place of exceptional natural beauty.

Mr Woollard grew up in Seaford and Langwarrin, and worked in real estate on the Gold Coast from the mid-2000s before returning to the peninsula three years ago. He is married and has two young children.

“The twin towers [Gemini Court] built on the headland at Burleigh Heads in 1989 are an eyesore,” he said. “The project should never have been allowed. The headland should have been left undeveloped.”

He fears something equally inappro-

Estate agent cans Pt Nepean planEstate agent cans Pt Nepean plan

Not in my backyard: Real estate agent Luke Woollard is opposed to state government plans allowing commercial development of Point Nepean National Park.

priate could occur at Point Nepean fol lowing state Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s announcement last

month of a new master plan for the park (“Plan for Pt Nepean ‘invest-ment’”, The News, 18/4/13).

Mr Guy said the 17-hectare quar-antine station precinct of the national park at the end of the peninsula was “under-utilised” and the master plan would provide a blueprint for “appro-priate investment”.

No height limit has been set for new buildings and this concerns Mr Wool-lard.

“The area’s current tourist attrac-tions could be maintained and im-proved with out inviting possible ho-tel and restaurant developments that would adversely impact the character of a signifi cant historic location,” he said.

“There are already many opportuni-ties for tourists to fi nd accommodation and restaurants in nearby Portsea and Sorrento.”

He was disappointed with the gov-ernment’s plans and “even more dis-

heartened that our government intends to invite private developers to partici-pate”.

“Developers will be primarily fo-cused on maximising their investment, which will not necessarily align with the public interest or the government’s stated goal ‘to ensure Victorians are able to better enjoy the state’s world class natural assets’.

“The government should be preserv-ing sites of historic importance not en-couraging their development.

“I encourage people who share the same view to write to the state government’s Department of Envi-ronment and Primary Industries and

voice their concerns about the master plan.”

Mr Woollard is also against a pro-posal by Flinders federal MP Greg Hunt for a joint educational facility at Point Nepean to be run by Melbourne and Monash universities (“MP urges universities to merge at the point”, The News, 18/4/13).

“The proposed education campus is absolutely unnecessary in this pristine location,” Mr Woollard said.

“Scientifi c research could be car-ried out in Point Nepean without the establishment of new accommodation buildings.”

Old and new: The latest Point Nepean National Park master plan could see commercial use of some buildings.


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By Mike HastVICTORIA needed a container port at Hastings by 2025 but planning would take at least another four years, Port of Hastings Development Authority chief executive Mike Lean says.

Mr Lean was speaking at a com-munity briefi ng before a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting at Hastings Hub.

The former Australian Army com-mander, appointed by the state govern-ment in mid-February, said an expand-ed port was needed for the “economic vitality of the state”.

“We have a competitive advantage over Queensland and NSW” both of which had built new container ports.

The fi rst stage would handle fi ve mil-lion TEUs by the mid-2020s. (A TEU, or twenty-foot equivalent, is a measure of capacity in containers, which are ei-ther 20 or 40 feet long.)

“We need to maintain our competi-tive position in the freight industry.”

Mr Lean said it was likely the new port would be centred at Long Island with Western Port Highway as the en-try point. VicRoads would likely up-grade the highway to a freeway.

A key element of the project would be extensive consultation with the com munity, he said.

“Consultation with the community and stakeholders is absolutely vital to us. It’s a critical success factor for the project that we have active, engaged and robust consultation.

“Before full engagement [with the community] we need to scope the pro-ject and determine how best to connect to [the existing] port [as well as] road, rail and industry.

“We need a strong enough plan to capture everybody’s views.

“We clearly recognise we are in a fairly environmentally sensitive area. The majority of the area is Ramsar listed.”

The authority would build on the existing operational port with its long history of marine management – more than 40 years with no major environ-mental issues recorded.

“We will be doing further studies so we have a comprehensive under-standing of the environmental value of the area. We will follow a risk-based process to avoid, minimise, mitigate, manage or offset potential environ-mental impact – in that order.”

Mr Lean said the proposed expan-sion would be assessed under state and federal environmental laws. “We are required to do that under legislation so that’s a given.”

He said it would take four years to complete feasibility studies and re-ports.

“We’ve got our land but we’re not sure which parts we’re going to use yet.”

Building of the port would cost $7-8 billion.

“We have to get it right as it will be there for 200 years.”

Port planning to Port planning to take four yearstake four years

THE Dolphin Research Institute’s annual fundraising Walk for Western Port starts at 10am on Sunday.

“We expect many hundreds to take part and for many it will be their fi rst exposure to the wonders of mangroves, mud and seagrass,” the institute’s executive director Jeff Weir said.

He said there were two walks “an easy two- or four-kilometre stroll around Hastings Park or a more

adventurous seven-kilometre walk from Jacks Beach in Bittern through Warringine Park on the boardwalk”.

The walk from Jacks Beach starts at 10am while the shorter foreshore walk begins at 11am.

Dogs can go on the Hastings foreshore but are not allowed in Warringine Park.

Rangers from the park will accompany and talk with walkers

while the dolphin institute will run environmental education programs for families after lunch.

All walkers will fi nish at Hastings for presentations of prizes, raffl es and a sausage sizzle.

The $5-a-person entry goes to the Hastings-based institute’s marine education and research programs. Register at www.dolphinresearch.org.au or call 1300 130 949.

Time to walk: Dog owners took their pets to last year’s Walk for Western Port on Hastings foreshore.

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By Mike HastAMBULANCES were forced to wait outside Victorian hospitals for up to twice as long in the last six months of 2012 than in 2009-10, says the Oppo-sition.

Labor’s Parliamentary Secretary for Health Wade Noonan said documents released by Ambulance Victoria to the Opposition under freedom of infor-mation showed ambulances were forc-ed to wait outside hospitals, known as ramping, “longer than ever before”.

The average number of hours each month ambulances waited at Frankston Hospital was 709 under the Brumby Labor government and 1323 under the current government.

The fi gure for Rosebud Hospital was 75 under Labor and 102 under the Co-alition government.

“Ambulances are increasingly being used as pop-up emergency departments because hospitals are struggling to cope with the state government’s $616 mil-lion health cuts,” Mr Noonan said.

“Instead of being able to transfer patients into the care of hospitals, am-bulances are stuck outside because emer gency departments are unable to cope.”

He said this was preventing patients from receiving proper care. “It is also tying up ambulances, which could be needed in another emergency.”

The blowout in ramping times was “because of a lack of beds and re sour-ces in the state’s hospitals”.

The delay was “a window into just how gridlocked our hospitals have be-come under the government”.

“Health Minister David Davis is re-s ponsible for the crippling lack of in-vestment in our health system, which is having a clear effect on ambulances and the service they provide.”

He said the fi gures confi rmed “what doctors, nurses and paramedics have been saying for a long time – our health system has never been as bad as it is currently under the government”.

Victorian treasurer Michael O’Brien reportedly said the government was put-ting $151 million into recruiting 310 more paramedics and 30 ambulances.

The appointment of a new board to help Ambulance Victoria would help im prove performance.

“We acknowledge there are more pres sures on our ambulance service and that’s why we’re putting more money into it,” he said.

Ambulance Victoria general manag-er Tony Walker reportedly said longer am bulance response times were due to increased demand in the community.

He said the population was ageing and some people in the community were less resilient.

People were calling ambulances for any emergency and using them as a “safety net”, he said.

There had been a seven per cent growth in demand in the past year, put-ting the service under signifi cant pres-sure.

Ambulances waiting Ambulances waiting longer: Oppositionlonger: Opposition

PORT Phillip Sea Pilots has taken de-livery of the third launch to be built by Hart Marine of Mornington.

The 15.6-metre Bellarine joins Aku-na IV (18 metres) and Ranger III (14.6 metres) as the privately owned organ-isation upgrades its fi ve-boat fl eet. PPSP has been operating in Port Phil-lip since 1839 and is the oldest contin-uously operating company in the state.

Each year the sea pilots oversee about 6000 shipping movements, mostly taking pilots to and from ships entering and leaving the Port of Mel-bourne via Port Phillip, including through The Heads, regarded as one of the most hazardous commercial ship-ping channels in the world.

Akuna was launched in June 2010

and is based at Queenscliff. Ranger was launched in March 2011 and is based at Flinders to take pilots to and from ships using Western Port but is set to move to Williamstown and be re-placed by the older-style launch Wyuna III. Bellarine will share duties with Akuna at the entrance to Port Phillip.

The three newest launches were de-signed by Pantocarene, a French naval architectural company that has revolu-tionised pilot and rescue boat design with a distinctive “beak” bow that slices through heavy seas, producing less ver-tical acceleration and a smoother ride.

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Hart Marine also has built a 15.6-me-tre launch for the Port of Albany in WA.

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Seaworthy: Port Phillip Sea Pilots’ newest launch Bellarine slices through the waters of Port Phillip during sea trials last month. Picture: Andrew Mackinnon of aquamanships.com

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MANY of the more than 1000 Austral-ians who have a stroke each week are left with the need for long periods of rehabilitation.

A group exercise program run by Peninsula Health with gymnasiums is helping stroke survivors improve their physical health and confi dence after rehabilitation.

The stroke circuit training program is seen as a “next step” option after stroke rehabilitation for men and women of any age. Participants are treated indi-vidually and exercise at their own pace.

The program, accredited by Fitness Australia, is held at gyms in Frankston, Hastings, Somerville, Mornington and Rosebud.

“Stroke Circuit Training helps stroke survivors get their lives back on track,” Peninsula Health’s director of chronic disease and aged services, Iain Ed-wards, said.

“It is designed to improve muscle strength, fi tness, walking, balance and

independence. For most people, how-ever, it’s much more than exercise and many enjoy the opportunity to social-ise after their workout.”

Fitness services offi cer Trent Crock-ett works with stroke circuit training program at the Monash gym.

“It can be frustrating for stroke sur-vivors when they start using the equip-ment and some may have diffi culty remembering the exercises”, he says. “Even after the fi rst session they walk out feeling better about themselves.

“We tailor the program individu-ally for each participant and work on the areas that need improvement. For most, it’s about getting their muscle strength back, improving their mobil-ity and balance, and rebuilding their confi dence – all those everyday things most of us take for granted.”

Barbara Cox, of Moorooduc, has been attending the stroke circuit train-ing program at the David Collings Leisure Centre, Mornington, for more

than a year.“I started slowly at fi rst, but have

made steady progress since then. I am more mobile than before and my walk-ing has defi nitely improved,” she said.

“The circuit training gives me the incentive to keep it up at home; and every day my husband Ian and I go for a walk. We even have a treadmill at home to use when the weather keeps us indoors.”

Ms Cox’s advice to other stroke sur-vivors is to “do anything you can to improve your mobility. It’s important to keep both your body and mind active”.

Margie Hutchings, who works with the Mornington group, said partici-pants “start to bloom” once they were familiar with the equipment.

“Their mobility improves, they re-gain confi dence and their daily activi-ties become more manageable.”

For details about Peninsula Health’s stroke circuit training program 1300 665 781.

Stroke victims are Stroke victims are getting physicalgetting physical

A LIST of priorities to protect biodiversity in the Western Port region is being compiled as part of a 20-year plan.

Members of the community, municipalities and govern-ment agencies will meet on Friday to “gather and com-bine the priorities”.

The meeting organised by the Western Port Biosphere is part of its Growing Connections project, which in-cludes developing a 20-year plan “for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity across the Western Port Bio-sphere Region”, executive offi cer Cecelia Witton said.

The region includes the shires of Mornington Penin-sula, Bass Coast, Cardinia and the cities of Casey and Frankston.

Biodiversity is seen as the variety of life in an area – plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems.

Ms Witton said the workshop would be a “signifi cant step in bringing to fruition years of hard work by all the people involved in the biosphere”.

Trust For Nature conservation biologist Doug Robinson will speak about his experience with planning and imple-mentation of biodiversity protection works.

Ms Witton said the workshop was a “real opportuni-ty” for input of local knowledge into planning of future works.

“Those present will be asked to collaborate in the crea-tion of a connectivity map capturing important biodiver-sity assets and opportunities across the broad landscape.”

The Growing Connections project would be undertak-len over the next four years.

The Western Port Biosphere workshop is being held at Cardinia Culture Centre in Pakenham, Friday 3 May. Bookings: 5979 2167.

Biodiversity priorityBiodiversity priorityGetting physical: Barbara Cox, left, with class leader Margie Hutchings at the David Collings Leisure Centre in Mornington.


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By Keith PlattTHE interest of the equine world is zeroing in on a small landholding in Pearcedale.

But it is not the polocrosse horses in Jeremy and Peta Marriott’s fenced paddocks that are attracting all the attention. The centre of focus is East Lynne Plucker, a 21-year-old, 15.2-hands high grey gelding living out his autumn years on a farm at Ger-aldton in Western Australia.

The Mariotts and other members of the family are the central members of a syndicate formed to create a clone of the horse affectionately known as Plukka.

If successful, a stallion with an ex-act replica of his DNA will be born in August 2014.

It will be an Australian fi rst and a birth that could lead to clones of other champion horses.

Plukka is a star when it comes to polo crosse and is unknowingly partici-pating in a cloning program that could see his genetic double fathering future champions.

Plukka cannot breed as such but the latest scientifi c techniques make it pos-sible for his unique genetic code to live on.

Unable to collect his sperm, the clon-ing program will see cells extracted from Plukka then used to culture stem cells injected into DNA-less eggshells.

The offspring will be grown from a chip off its old man’s block.

The eggs will be returned to the mare from where they were collected to grow and the resulting foal born in the normal way.

The mare, a surrogate mother, will have no genetic link to her foal.

The foal will be a stallion, just the same as Plukka.

But from then on the destinies of the

two horses will be vastly different.The stallion will not be gelded and

his sperm will be collected to father any number of other Plukka-like hors-es for polocrosse.

“Polocrosse horses are basically Australian stock horses,” Mr Marriott says. “The cloning we are doing will be the fi rst in Australia of any type of horse.”

The interest in Plukka comes from his success as a polocrosse player, which has been recognised interna-tionally.

He has been ridden in seven national titles, a record, and “is arguably the best polocrosse horse ever produced”, Mr Marriott says.

Mr Marriott’s family in WA bred Plukka, whose bloodlines go back a stud run by Australia’s highest rated polo player, Sinclair Hill, in the Hunt-er Valley, New South Wales.

While the biopsy which supplied the cells for Plukka’s clone was done in WA, the preparation of the egg and its implanting in a mare will take place in Geelong.

Up to 15 mares will be implanted with eggs, with just one being allowed to foal. The progress of the embryos will be closely monitored, with all but the healthiest one terminated in vitro.

Experts from the United States are overseeing the medical procedures, which involve “sucking out” any DNA from the mares’ eggs before they are fi lled with stem cells cultured from a slice of fl esh taken from Plukka’s neck.

“We don’t have sperm but we effec-tively have conception,” Mr Marriott says.

“The patented part is how the eggs are kick-started into growing an em-bryo without sperm.”

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Cloning first for crosse breedCloning first for crosse breed

Awaiting new foal: Jeremy Marriott at his Pearcedale property with one of his polocrosse horses.

ing Plukka’s DNA have been frozen, waiting for spring when they will be implanted into the chosen mares.

“We have a conglomerate of experts out from the US, geneticists, and vets from the US and Australia,” Mr Mar-riott says.

“There’s a lot of interest from the polo fraternity in securing Plukka’s bloodline.”

Mr Marriott puts the cost of the clon-ing program at $250,000-$500,000 and says that making more than one Plukka clone would devalue the service fees expected from his offspring.

Genetic material taken from Plukka is also being kept as insurance in case the cloning fails.

While there is a worldwide ban on cloning racehorses, the same does not apply to show jumpers, polo or rodeo horses.

“There are almost 2500 cloned hors-es worldwide, from just one in 2003,” Mr Marriott says.

“Typically, the physical attributes of a cloned horse are the same but the markings can be different because they are the result of pressure within the womb and are nothing to do with DNA.”

Mt Martha-based equine vet John Bowers said using eggs produced by a particular mare avoided there being an antigenic reaction.

“Her antibodies won’t attack the

eggs because they came from her in the fi rst place,” Mr Bowers said.

“The DNA is taken out of her eggs leaving just an eggshell. Cloning will keep the characteristics of the original horse, including its sex.

“The foal will be genetically identi-cal but not an identical animal. “

Although Plukka is acclaimed within polocrosse circles and Mr Marriott is a member of the Moorooduc club, the two have never played a game together.

“I’ve never sat on him, although eve-ryone else in the family has,” he says.

“It would be a no win situation. If we didn’t excel it would have been be-cause of me and, if we did do well, it would have been because of Plucker.”

Champion: The grey gelding East Lynne Plucker, left, shows the style that led to him being chosen for the fi rst Australian attempt at cloning a horse.


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By Mike HastMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has a new website with many bells and whistles but one glaring omission – no archi ve of council decisions or month-ly reports prior to 2010.

Audio fi les of council meetings also have not yet been included.

The council agreed to record meet-ings in March last year.

Council watchers have complained about the omission, saying it means they cannot look up council meeting minutes to chart the progression of long-running issues such as important planning decisions.

The website went live earlier this month and contains new features such as the peninsula’s weather for the day, forecasts for the week ahead and a “what’s near me” search function that uses Google maps to show services in or near the shire’s 42 towns.

The shire’s communications man-ager Todd Trimble said the website development team was “looking into” the council minutes archive function and discussing “how far back we go”.

Options included making minutes and reports available as compressed fi les to save space, he said.

“We can’t guarantee the archive will go back 15 years but it will go back

several years.”A temporary system enables people

to apply on line for the minutes of a particular meeting but the catch is that users need to know which minutes to request.

The previous website allowed key words searches although this could yield many documents and users had to diligently read them to fi nd what they were looking for. Mr Trimble said the new website was “more interactive, and has more memory and data capacity”.

“It’s a complex website and we’re fi xing a few bugs.”

He said because the peninsula was a tourism destination, many people from

outside the area accessed the website especially during the holiday season.

He said audio fi les would go up in the next two weeks.

It was planned to add “how-to” vid-eos such as how to lodge a planning permit.

The home page contains links to main sections such as our shire, build-ing and planning, environment and waste, what’s on, services, and leisure and tourism.

The website was created by Seam-less CMS, which Mr Trimble said had built sites for more than half Victoria’s municipalities.

Shire website looks to the future but not pastShire website looks to the future but not past

JUDGES are appraising the fi nal entrants in the inaugural Rye’s Up Business Excellence Awards.

Winners in four categories – best cafe or take-away, restaurant, retail outlet and service provid-er – will be announced during a function at Rye RSL on 29 May.

Organising committee member Bob Martin said the awards aimed to “recognise great busi-nesses, improve the quality of how business is delivered, and engender communication and co-operation in the town for the benefi t of the whole community”.

Mr Martin said 45 businesses had entered and there would be 16 awards as well as the overall best business award.

“The awards carry no monetary prize but there will be thousands of dollars in prizes and give-aways. All entrants will receive something,” he said.

It was hoped the awards would become an an-nual event “to celebrate the wide variety of busi-ness houses in Rye and the value of the trading group to the community”.

Mr Martin said judging criteria included “ex-ternal and internal features, business manage-ment and staff training”.

Mystery shoppers had been used to provide the judging panel with details of service and presen-tation.

He said the Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye had helped Rye’s Up establish the awards “as the club has been doing this same type of recognition of businesses for the past 10 years”.

“Alison Doherty also has helped our commit-tee bring the awards to fruition.”

Rye’s Up Business and Community Group meets at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Rye Hotel.

Annual membership is $10 for individuals and $50 for members with businesses. Rye’s Up Business Excellence Awards, 29 May at Rye RSL, Nelson St. Tickets cost $50 a person and include a two-course meal, complimentary drink on arrival, wine on tables and beer and spirits at bar prices. Details, bookings and meal requirements: Bob Martin, 0417 552 383 or Jim McCauley, 0431 923 871.

Businesses vie Businesses vie for first awardsfor first awards

Jobs programJobs programA PROGRAM started last month by Mornington Peninsula Shire is designed to help businesses fi nd new employees.

The Peninsula Industry Skills, Training and Employment Program – or PEN-Step – can also identify skill needs.

“PEN-Step gives businesses the chance to fi ll vacancies using less of their time, and with greater employment outcomes,” the mayor Cr Lynn Bowden said.

“We envisage the project to be a win-win for jobseekers and local businesses, especially for industries with signifi cant skill shortages.”

PEN-Step is available free to businesses and will run for fi ve months.

For details call Pauline Visser on 5950 1842, 0488 788 723 or email [email protected]

Southern Peninsula

2 May 2013

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Pursuit of excellence

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or [email protected]

Address: 4 Myra Court, RYEPrice: $1,000,000 – $1,100,000Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 6555Agent: Glenn Key, 0402 445 208

THIS craftsman-built residence is arguably one of the most admired homes in the Ocean Beach area of Rye. Located 400 metres from the crashing waves of beautiful surf beaches, the home is complemented by the natural surroundings. The property measures about 1550 square metres of neatly manicured lawns, gardens and moonah trees. Spread across a luxurious single level, the home has many features and an abundance of room for the whole family to enjoy. It would make an enviable permanent base or executive holiday retreat. The high ceilings accentuate the already incredible sense of space with an effortless fl ow from one stunning living area to another, and then out to a splendid alfresco entertaining area. The main living zone incorporates a state-of-the-art kitchen with gleaming stone benchtops, two pyrolytic ovens and one microwave oven. There is a dishwasher, corner pantry, and at least 24 drawers for storage. Throughout the kitchen and the adjoining dining and lounge are Australian wormy chestnut timber fl oors and ducted heating and air-conditioning. The living and entertaining space can be doubled by opening up the lounge to the alfresco area. Combined, there would be no better place to enjoy the magnifi cent coastal sounds and surrounds. Complete with ceiling fans and outdoor kitchen, there is also a double glass door bar fridge for the ultimate in party facilities. Four large bedrooms all have built-in robes and share an elegant main bathroom. The larger main bedroom has an ensuite with double vanities, oversize shower and a walk-in robe. The block has bore water with a programmable irrigation system for the lawns and gardens. There are two double garages under the roofl ine of the home that provide plenty of storage and workshop space for the handyperson. Securely fenced, the property has electric gates across the driveway. This breathtaking property can comfortably sit alongside the best homes in neighbouring Portsea or Sorrento.

Indulge yourself


03 5985 8800 www.johnkennedyrealestate.com.au

2327 PT NEPEAN RD RYE

14 Wondaree Street, RYE $525,000

THE OUTLOOKQuality four bedroom plus study home situated high on the hill with level entry. This home has excellent tree top, Bay and Arthurs Seat views from the large north facing deck. Also comprises two good living areas, two toilets, separate laundry. Light, bright open plan kitchen dinning area. Corner block. Good Value!

Contact: John Kennedy 0401 984 842

6 Christopher CourtRYE $450,000 - $485,000TREETOPS TO BAY - BEST OF BOTHFollow the brick road to your tranquillity with a view. This property has all you need to move right in and enjoy! Enter

plan kitchen and lounge which overlooks the treetops from the back deck and the bay from the front deck. New carpet and painting throughout and a new roof to top it off. If you want space, look no further as you have over 800sqm of land to use and enjoy.

Contact: Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

63 Ocean Road, BLAIRGOWRIE $795,000TREE TOP VIEWSModern four bedroom rendered brick home set on an elevated fully landscaped block with large open plan

timber deck with excellent tree top views. Home comprises main bedroom with ensuite, separate laundry, toilet and full bathroom, plus light bright living area. Immaculately presented Blairgowrie property.


PRICE

REDUCED

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

2/5 Rex AvenueRYE $338,000

PERFECT LOCATIONThis centrally located Home Unit, only minutes from the Rye beach and shops,

holiday destination or permanent home.

bathroom and separate laundry, quality

cooling, lock up garage and large north facing courtyard. Priced to sell!

Contact: Rob Steele 0418 154 024

151 Eighth AvenueRYE $395,000

GREAT BUYINGBeautifully presented home comprising

bathroom, separate WC, separate living zones with very private central and front courtyards. Double garage with internal access. Ducted heating plus split system air-conditioning.A Must to Inspect!


12 Maori StreetRYE $620,000

POSITION, POSITIONThis is the one you have been waiting for. One street from the beach and you can see the bay! Extremely well-maintained three bedroom, one bathroom home with separate loft style bedroom. Two living zones plus a great outdoor entertaining area for all year round enjoyment. Excellent holiday letting potential or build your dream home. Great 987sqm (approx.) block.


292 Dundas StreetRYE $750,000

ELEVATED SAND DUNE VIEWSBrand spanking modern quality built home close to both ocean and bay beaches. Large open plan living, kitchen, dining area. Elevated deck with tree top and sand dune views, fully landscaped with garage plus workshop. Rear double garage plus room for the boat or van, with sealed driveways. An absolute must to inspect.


2-4 Alison AvenueRYE $780,000 - $795,000PIECE OF PARADISEDo you want the ocean to be on your doorstep?

of lush garden? If you answered yes then be sure to inspect this masterpiece home. A grand entrance hallway opens up to a living room with

master bedroom with opulent bathroom.

open-plan kitchen and second living zone which is sunny and ideal for entertaining. With a garden outlook from every bedroom and window within the house you will truly feel right at home.

PRICE

REDUCED


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Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000Inspection By Appointment Only

Rosebud FROM $224.950 Rosebud West $495,000+

36 Sandpiper CourtA FAMILY PARADISEA class act, this family homes provides comforts & quality. With four spacious bedrooms, the spoils continue with an open plan living zone, impressive undercover BBQ area, parents retreat adjoining main bedroom that has FES & WIR. Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000Inspection Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

4 2 2

Rosebud South $165,000+

APPROVED PLANS TO BUILDOn this flat, fully serviced 371m2 corner allotment, take full advantage of the current Town Planning approval for the construction of a single storey home. With street frontage, full fencing and a scenic outlook to the hills of Arthurs Seat.Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000Inspection By Appointment Only

McCrae $399,000

A RARE OFFERING - PRICE REDUCED!Looking to build that dream home or beachside escape? Look no further than this superb 467m2 lot, literally 100m to McCrae Plaza and 350m to the beach.


SANDPIPER COVE - CHOICE OF 39 BLOCKSA rare opportunity to purchase level, vacant land close to the beach, shops & transport. A variety of lots ranging in size from approx. 450sqm - 600sqm. Or take you pick from a range of H&L packages starting from $379,000. TITLES DUE SOON!

23a Wattle Place Lot 2, 403 Waterfall Gully Road


Rosebud West $479,000

45 Florence AvenueSIMPLY FABULOUSThis funky WB home and adjoining bungalow are perfect for holiday accommodation or beachside escape. The home itself has spacious kitchen & meals area, formal lounge and terrific sunroom & the bungalow is fully self-contained.

3 2 2


Rosebud $439,000+

1-4/5 Cameron StreetTERRIFIC BEACHSIDE LOCATIONFour brand new townhouses that deliver spacious living, neutral colour scheme & views of Arthurs Seat. Ranging from a 2BR + study unit to the larger 3BR home, this development is found just 600m to McCrae Shopping Plaza and cafes.

2-3 1-2 1-2

A home for all seasonsSPEND summer days and nights relaxing with friends and family on a ti-tree shaded terrace or during colder evenings, enjoy the warmth and ambience of a roaring log fi re. This well-established holiday house is offered for sale for the fi rst time in 30 years and is close to all attractions of the area. The beach and national park are at the end of the quiet no-through road, and the general store and Blairgowire Village shops are within walking distance. Far from a humble beach shack, this updated home lets you enjoy holidays or permanent living in total comfort. There are nice polished fl oors throughout the two living areas and the sparkling white kitchen has plenty of bench space as well as anunder-bench oven. The bathroom has also been updated. For holiday times, the two bedrooms probably won’t be an issue, but one is quite large and could be partitioned to create another bedroom.

Address: 20 Beach Avenue, BLAIRGOWRIEPrice: $590,000 – $630,000Agency: Briggs Shaw Real Estate, 2831 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, 5988 8391Agent: Stephen Brown, 0401 666 100


Since 1946

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

RYE 22 Doe Street

IDEAL INVESTMENT - PERFECT WEEKENDERThe perfect weekender is on offer, in the much sought after Tyrone Foreshore area. On an easy care 616sqm allotment, the 3 bedroom weatherboard home boasts beautiful open plan living with polished

R/C air conditioning and fully-fenced block with remote gate.Inspection a must!

Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

CAPE SCHANCK 126 Cape Schanck Road

GOLFERS PARADISEA true retreat in every sense of the word is this immaculately presented contemporary styled weatherboard residence. Privately situated amongst a vibrant yet low maintenance garden setting that abuts the 5th hole of the RACV Cape Schanck golf course it features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including Master with ensuite and walk-in-robe, spacious open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area leading out an all weather timber decked BBQ area.Price: $445,000Inspect: By AppointmentContact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

ROSEBUD WEST 36 Capel Avenue

Set back on an easy care allotment, this classic 1950’s era week-ender, is well-presented with two-bedrooms, kitchen / meals area, lounge with gas heating and rear sunroom overlooking a delightful garden setting. Scope to develop further with two lots (S.T.C.A) and

little property is sure to attract a lot of interest. Be quick to inspect!

COTTAGE ON THE COAST

Price: $349,500Inspect: By AppointmentContact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

RYE 102 Creedmore Drive

CHALET STYLE RETREATSet on a 1247sqm allotment with pleasant bay and rural views as well as some ocean glimpses, this appealing, tri-level home has 3BR’s, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas including a rumpus room. A galley-style kitchen, lounge & dining areas lead out to a north facing deck. A carport and storage area could become a shady entertain-ing area. Realistically priced to meet the market this property offers something different and great value for money.

Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

SOLD

SOLD

TOOTGAROOK 20 Bona Street

DECEASED ESTATE AUCTIONJust a leisurely stroll up Darvall Street to signalled crossing, bay beach and bike tracks is this classic 70’s style retreat. Comp: 3 bed-rooms, kitchen and dining, large rear lounge with gas heating over-looking a superbly private, north facing rear yard with garden shed and l.u garage. Solidly built it offers plenty of potential to renovate

Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

RYE 44 Doe Street

CHIC COASTAL LIVING

wonderful 3BR brick home will not disappoint. Featuring a rendered sandstone wall at the entrance and a stunning timber feature wall in

the main living zone, there is an updated kitchen and bathroom, gas heating, energy saving lighting & watering system. Nothing to do, except move your furniture in!Price: $439,000Inspect: By AppointmentContact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

SOLD

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One street from beachFULL of character, this neat weatherboard home is set on a 987-square metre block with neat paths and gardens. At the rear of the home is a sunny, enclosed entertaining area and other external features include two big steel sheds. The interior has been well maintained and consists of a large lounge and dining room that even has space for an eight-ball table. There is a meals area in the kitchen and other features include an upright stove, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space. The home has three bedrooms that share a bathroom. One street from the beach with some bay views available, the property can be enjoyed all year round by new owners or add to the super fund as a holiday rental. Asking price has been reduced by almost $50,000

Address: 12 Maori Street, RYEPrice: $620,000Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800Agent: Rob Steele, 0418 154 024

The pipers are callingTHIS is an irresistible family home, presented in perfect condition, and providing all the comforts for quality family living. The spacious four-bedroom residence has a grand formal entry that leads to a formal lounge and open-plan living zone. Incorporating a well-appointed kitchen and meals area, there is a comfortable lounge. For entertaining, sliding doors open to an undercover barbecue area complete with gas heated spa bath. A parents’ retreat adjoins the main bedroom, which could be utilised as a study or third living area. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. An extensive concrete driveway provides off-street parking and a second driveway leads to a separate double garage. Sure to impress, this terrifi c home is just minutes away from schools, shops and has easy access to the freeway.

Address: 36 Sandpiper Court, ROSEBUDPrice: Offers over $495,000Agency: Real Estate AllianceAgent: Adam Harlem, 0447 841 000


Vacant BlockPrime vacant land well located in the Mornington Industrial Estate.•810sqm approx.•Zoned Industrial 3

For Sale – Mornington

Well-Known Cafe & Takeaway

the town.

Sale Price: $95,000 + SAVContact: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

For Sale – Mount Eliza

[email protected]

Bargain Buying

Sale Price: $89,000 W.I.W.OContact Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Rye

Perfect Two Person Business

mowers and associated products with repairs and sales.

For Sale – Carrum Downs

For Lease - Mornington

Panton House

Lease Price: $767.30 per week + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease – Mornington

Close To Town Centre

Lease Price: $542.30 per week + GST + OGSContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Get In For Your Chop

Contact Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Sorrento

Lease Price $2295 PCM + GST+OGContact Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mornington

Sale Price: $130,000 + SAVContact: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

Shop For Lease

possession.

For Lease – Sorrento

Lease Price: $6500pcm + GST + OGSContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Retail Chicken Franchise

Sale Price: $420,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale – Mornington

Lease Price: $2200pcm + GST + OGSContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

UNDER

OFFER

Sale Price: $249,000Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

hand over to new operators.

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

UNDER

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For Lease - Frankston

Lease Price: $500 pcm all inclusiveContact: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

If you’re happy, we’re happy

BUSINESS SALES &

COMMERCIAL SPECIALIS

TS

Satu Way Storage Units

Lease Price: $125pw + GST + OGContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease – Mornington

LEASED

SHOPS

$1442.31 pw + GST + OGFrom $606pw + GST + OG

$508pw + GST + OG$405pw + GST + OG$350pw + GST + OG

OFFICES

$162pw + GST + OG $600pw + GST + OG

$767.30pw + GST + OG$300pw + GST + OG

From $70pw + GST + OG$400pw + GST + OG$250pw + GST + OG

$140pw + GST + OG$125pw + GST + OG

$350pw + GST + OGTyabb $300pw + GST + OG

$25pw + GST + OG

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

1 ALREADY

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588Illness forces an urgent sale of

this lovely business, the only one of its kind in the area, selling

FLORIST & GIFTS

NOW ONLY $48,000 + sav

HAIR & BEAUTYEst 28 years, has regular account

CLEANING

NOW $75,000

HAIR STYLIST & GIFTS

CLEANING

$120,000 inc. stock

CAFE

$91,500 + sav

HAIR & BEAUTY

HAIR SALON

$105,000 + sav

location, sells breakfast, lunch,

CAFE

$57,000

CLEANINGCAFE & TAKEAWAY

$110,000 + sav

MANUFACTURING

$280,000 + sav

HAIR SALON

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEVENDING MACHINES

$199,000 + sav

$300,000

TRAILER MANUFACTURE

$269,000 + sav$250,000 + sav

LAUNDRETTE

$110,000 + sav

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

$320,000 + sav

NOW $480,000 + sav

REFRIGERATED DISTRIBUTION

NOW $325,000

stickers, signs, In house kiln, digital

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

NOW $650,000 + stock $4.5 million

HOLIDAY RESORT

has sheds, stables, outbuildings, training

$29,000 + sav $40,000 + sav

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151 No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria

32 years selling experience based on honesty and reliabilityREIV Business Brokers Committee Member

BUY YOURSELF A JOB TAKEAWAY / MILK BAR

$130,000 + sav

STOCK FEED

$160,000 + sav

SHOES & ACCESSORIES

$170,000 + sav

SPORTSWEAR

$160,000 + sav

biggest conveyor oven available,

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

NOW $250,000 + sav

HAIR REDUCTION / BEAUTY SALON

$180,000 + sav

CHILDRENS CLOTHING

areas, not available to general

MECHANICAL

$299,000 + sav

HEALTH FOOD

ABRASIVE BLASTING

$175,000 + sav

NEW

NEW

cellars, sales of racks, cabinets,

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

PET SHOP

$420,000 + sav

HIRE SERVICE

BUSINESS $420,000FREEHOLD $2.7 Million

$129,500 $170,000 + sav

$315,000

BUSINESS $1.4M OR BUS. & F’HOLD $5.5M

FREEHOLD PROPERTY

$70,000 WIWO

NEW$120,000

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Here’s good healthOPERATING from the same location for 40 years, with excellent exposure to Point Nepean Road, this business trades Monday to Saturday and shows good profi ts. Trained staff are in place with the business mainly selling supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbal formulas, retail and practitioners’ stock, with a selection of specialty foods and organic clothing. There is a massage room. Four days a week a clinic is operated by qualifi ed practitioners.

Health food retailer, ROSEBUDPrice: $190,000 plus SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales, 50 Playne Street, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Take on meESTABLISHED in the busy Mornington Industrial Estate for about 30 years, this well-known business has built up an excellent client base and reputation. Opening hours are 6am to 3pm Monday to Friday, creating an excellent work–life balance, and the compact shop is easy to run with rent only $916 plus GST per month. It is currently operated by two owners and four casual staff.

Industrial takeaway, MORNINGTONPrice: $182,000 plus SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151


NEWS DESK

By Mike HastNINE rare hooded plovers survived the breeding season on Mornington Penin-sula National Park beaches, the highest for some years but a small percentage of total eggs hatched.

Just three survived the previous sea-son, which is when calls to ban dogs from plover nesting beaches reached a crescendo.

Parks Victoria called for submissions late last year on three options – a sea-sonal ban for the whole park, restrict-ing dogs to certain sites and adjacent beach areas, or a seasonal ban in se-lected areas.

Parks Victoria’s district manager on the peninsula, Libby Jude, said a deci-sion was “imminent”.

“Feedback from the community has been fantastic. We received about 700 submissions and fi ve petitions both for and against bans,” she said.

Ms Jude said Melbourne consult-ant Context had analysed the submis-sions and prepared a report for Parks. It would be available to the public fol-lowing the decision.

She would not be drawn on the con-tent of the report but last year told The News there were 32 fauna species list-ed as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened living in the Mornington Peninsula National Park and “we need to protect them”.

Ms Jude said the plover breeding season had seen 113 eggs laid, 19 chicks hatch and 9 reach fl edgling (fl y-ing) stage.

According to Friends of the Hooded Plover, the previous season saw 137 eggs laid, 27 chicks hatch and 3 chicks fl edge– a failure rate of 98 per cent.

Friends of the Hooded Plover presi-dent Diane Lewis said a total ban on dogs was necessary to ensure the pro-tection of the birds.

“The state government has recog-nised that for the past 20 years, dogs are a main threat to the survival of the hooded plover and other rare fauna on the Mornington Peninsula, so a total dog ban is vital,” she said.

“Despite our concerted conservation and awareness raising efforts on the peninsula, we know that off-leash dogs are still limiting the plover’s ability to breed in the national park.

“Residents and visitors continue to walk their dogs off-leash in the park during all hours of the day despite re-strictions.

“Dogs are a huge threat to the birds. We have observed 78.9 per cent of dogs off-leash within the park.

“In the main many residents and visi tors regard the beautiful beaches as recreational facilities for them and their dogs.

“In December beachgoers were hor-rifi ed when an unleashed dog (and

probably loved family pet) chased and killed a four-week-old chick right in front of them. All the signs we had up were ignored.”

Grainne Maguire of BirdLife Austra-lia said statistics showed that 40 per cent of hooded plover pairs in dog-free areas produced chicks successfully, com pared to 16 per cent of pairs in dog access areas in the park.

“This has been the pattern historical-ly and we desperately need to change this,” Dr Maguire said.

The peninsula was the most impor-tant site for the threatened hooded plover with about 550 birds in all Vic-toria. It had a substantial dune system, which provided an excellent breeding habitat.

“The peninsula’s national park has the lowest breeding success rate of any area in southern Australia. Less than seven per cent of eggs survive to be-come chicks of fl ying age.

“This season only nine fl edglings were produced, with the help of more than 1000 hours of work by volunteers in monitoring and trying to protect the birds.”

Diane Lewis said: “At Koonya Beach this season we had the fi rst chick to survive in the past seven sea-sons of monitoring.

“It took 67 eggs over seven years and hundreds of volunteer hours to help produce one surviving chick.”

Dogs are allowed on Mornington Peninsula National Park beaches due to a historic quirk.

Before Parks Victoria managed the beaches from 1988, they were looked after by the Shire of Flinders and hood-ed plovers weren’t on the authorities’ radar.

Plovers start hatching around Mel-bourne Cup weekend and the last chicks fl edge in late March.

Nine plovers survive as dog decision imminentNine plovers survive as dog decision imminentFight to survive: Above, two plover chicks on Koonya Beach that did not survive to fl edge (fl y). Right, a mother plover and her offspring. Note the band on the adult’s leg. Pictures: Glenn Ehmke

Visitors fly out for journey to AlaskaVisitors fly out for journey to AlaskaBy Ilona FennerON or around Anzac Day, residents and visitors to Phillip and French is-lands witnessed an extraordinary mi-gratory ritual that is played out annu-ally by about one million short-tailed shearwaters, or muttonbirds.

The plucky birds complete a spec-tacular migration of 15,000 kilome-tres, setting out with a strong wind that carries them up the east coast of Australia, then through the Pacifi c to Japan and fi nally the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska.

The adult birds leave behind their chicks, still covered in brown down and almost twice their own weight. For the next two to three weeks the chicks stay in their burrows, living off their stored fat and oil.

With the aid of a strong westerly wind the chicks begin their fi rst migra-tion, attempting to catch their parents. Some make it and some land on the roads, to be crushed by passing vehi-cles, or fall to their death in the sea.

The departure in April and May completes a cycle that begins when shearwaters arrive on the shores of Western Port around 24 September every year.

They stay for nearly six months to rest, build their burrows and mate, each pair producing one large egg.

This ritual has been played out over the centuries and shearwaters have been valued by both the indigenous Boon-wurrung people for their meat and per-ceived medicinal qualities and by the early European settlers for their eggs.

Unfortunately, unsustainable over-harvesting by early European settlers threatened the survival of the bird colonies.

Since then population numbers have

dropped dramatically due to a combi-nation of farming, soil erosion, foxes, roaming dogs, feral cats, introduced grasses and industrial development.

The shearwater’s somewhat peril-ous existence is also threatened by a number of natural predators including Pacifi c gulls, ravens, hawks and eagles, with their eggs being sought by silver gulls, lizards and copperhead snakes.

At sea, they fall victim to fi shing nets, oil spills, plastic pollution and over fi shing.

As a result, short-tailed shearwaters are now protected by state law and in-ternational treaty.

The species is one of a number bene-fi ting from the Ramsar Protection Pro-gram, coordinated by the Port Phillip

and Westernport Catchment Manage-ment Authority.

Phillip Island Nature Park, with help from the Ramsar program, provides a sanctuary for the shearwaters, pro-tecting them through predator control programs, habitat management and education.

Shearwaters are a favourite food for feral cats and the program has provid-ed the resources to enable year round control of their numbers to reduce the level of threat.

The program has also supported ex-tensive weed control on the island, suppressing the kikuyu grass that pre-vents shearwaters from digging their burrows as well as removing boxthorn that can impale them.

Resources from the Ramsar pro-gram have also enabled partner Parks Victoria to conduct extensive feral cat control programs on French Island over the past three winters. Their work has resulted in far greater protection for the colony of shearwaters living on French Island at Tortoise Head.

The program has provided its part-ners with the resources to produce coordinated landscape scale pest and weed control outcomes, with the result that the character of rare and precious wetlands is being protected and habi-tat for migratory seabirds in Western Port preserved.

It is helping to ensure that short-tailed shearwaters will have a safe and friendly destination for landing and

breeding in the region for many years to come.

The Ramsar Protection Program is funded through the federal govern-ment’s Caring for our Country and is part of the government’s commitment to the international Ramsar Conven-tion, which strives for the conserva-tion and wise use of all wetlands.

Parks Victoria and the Phillip Island Nature Park are both partners in the Ramsar program, working to protect habitat for shearwaters and other mi-gratory birds in the region.

Ilona Fenner is the communications offi cer for the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority’s Ramsar project.

Island home: Tortoise Head and other grassy headlands on French Island provide ideal burrow sites for short-tailed shearwaters as well as take-off platforms for their annual migration.Taking fl ight: A Phillip Island Nature Park volunteer rescues a young short-tailed shearwater, or muttonbird, that strayed too far from its nesting burrow.


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Compiled by Matt VowellFrom the pages of the Mornington Standard, 3 May 1913. SOMERVILLE was visited by a cy-clonic disturbance on Sunday last, Mr W. Firth having the roof blown off a shed and Mr Joe Unthank losing his fowlhouse. The roof of Mr Firth’s shed, which was of a substantial na-ture, was carried two or three hundred yards, while Mr Unthank’s fowlhouse was blown to pieces, and pieces of 2x3 timber were blown hundreds of yards. Trees in the track of the storm were uprooted in all directions, and the roar of the wind could be heard a consider-able distance. *** THE secretary of the Frankston Foot-ball Club acknowledges with thanks the following donations :-Messrs H. Masterton and G. W. Booth £l 1s each, K. D. McKenzie £1, R. Walker 5s. ***THE many friends of the Rev Father O’Hagan will be pleased to learn that he is at present enjoying to the full the one month’s holiday granted him in Sydney. *** MR Jack Murphy, the popular secre-tary of the Mornington Football Club, left for Sydney on Monday last, for one month’s holiday. Mr G. T. Jenkins will act as secretary to the club until the return of Mr Murphy. *** MR P. O’Grady, who was recently transferred to Frankston to replace Guard Bourne, was entertained by his Seymour friends last week. A con-vivial time was spent, and during the evening Mr O’Grady was presented with a beautiful gold watch and gold

sovereign case, and Mrs O’Grady was the recipient of a handsome silver cake basket. *** DURING the past fortnight Mr J. B. Jolly, of Frankston, has resold from his last purchase of building allotments, which he a few weeks ago purchased from the local land and estate agents, Messrs Brody and Mason, to well known country traders, all of whom propose building on their respective blocks and using same as summer residences. *** WE have been asked to announce that the Frankston band will again appear in public in Frankston this (Saturday) evening. The band, under the tuition of Mr Hammond, have made rapid pro-gress with their music, thus enabling them to play some splendid selections to-night. *** WE have been asked to announce that through an error the fi rst of the St. Paul’s winter socials at Frankston was announced for a wrong date. It has been fi xed for Thursday of next week (8th inst.) The charge for admis-sion will be 1s. The social will begin at 8.15 p.m. Refreshments will be pro-vided. A short dance will follow. *** A MOST enjoyable time was spent at the smoke night had in connection with the Mornington Football Club on Friday night last in the Mechanics’ Institute. Mr G. T. Jenkins (vice-presi-dent) and about 50 members were also present. The evening’s programme consisted in playing cards, draughts, parlor games, etc. During the evening the trophies for last season were pre-sented by Mr Jenkins to the winners

amidst great enthusiasm. Mr Jack-son’s trophy valued £1 is for the best all round player was awarded to Mr G. Wilson. Major Campbell’s (gold med-al) for best improved player was won by Mr S. Garlick, and Mr Kreyts tro-phy (gold medal) for second best im-proved player was awarded to Mr W. Sanderson. The musical programme contributed to by Messrs Edwards, F. Harrap, J. Garlick and others was highly appreciated, and the ample sup-ply of refreshments was all that could be desired. ***SOME of the cadets stationed at the military camp here have gained, amongst other experiences, some idea of what it feels like being under fi re. Although in this instance the missiles were only saltpetre, still the sting was there, and it is doubtful if a sumptuous feast of apples was worth the expri-ence. In future the military arrange-ments should be such that orchardists in proximity to this camp should have some protection. As it is they have to stand an invasion and have their fruit commandeered. As fruit is so cheap, perhaps the ration list could include an unlimited supply of fruit, and thus give this fresh added worry on the al-ready much worried fruit grower.

Although the export fruit arriving at oversea ports has not, so far, realised high prices, still some encouraging re-sults have been obtained. This particu-larly applies to the fruit packed and despatched by the A.C.E Co, from thi-er packing shed at Somerville. From returns available their brand of fruit has sold up to 1s 9s per case ahead of ordinary consignments.

Evidently this new company has been started on the right lines and

should in the future claim due atten-tion from all fruitgrowers.

The anniversary services in connec-tion with the Methodist Church here passed off very successfully.

There was a good attendance at the last fortnightly meeting of the lo-cal Progress Association, and a good many matters of local importance were discussed and dealt with. It was also arranged to hold working bees to do some necessary clearing on a pri-vate road leading to the camp and thus enable the shire council to take it over. *** THE concert held in aid of the Bal-narrning tennis club was only fairly attended, which was held on the 18th in the local hall, the same night as the Branch of the A.N.A., was opened at the Naval Base. Mr Phillips, the chief president, and Mr Crossbie, one of the Board of Directors, came from town to perform the opening ceremony. Mr Vincent was appointed President, and Mr Crossbie secretary, and about 40 became members. The night passed off very pleasantly with songs and recitations until about twelve o’clock. *** POTATO digging is in full swing in this disrict, fi ve and six tons per acre being the general crop. They are a splendid sample, and are bringing very good prices in Melbourne – as high as £7 5s per ton. There is a big demamd for potato land in this district at pre-sent. The market gardeners at Chel-tenham are prepared to buy all seed grown in this district, as they say it is a great change out of this chocolate soil. *** AS arranged, the Land Board sat in the council chamber on Tuesday last, to take evidence for and against

the proposed tip at the water reserve known as Black’s Camp. Mr Brenuan, of the Land Department, was chair-man. Crs Cole, Murray and Griffeth gave evidence for the selected site and Mrs Gommsen, Messrs H Gommsen, D Puckle, Geo Gomm, Roper and T Thornell spoke against the idea. Most of the residents objected on the ground of the pollution of their wa-ter holes and consequent infection of cows and stock, with liklihood of disease germs being spread through the township. The evidence has to be printed and forwarded to the Minister of Lands. Mr Duncan presented a peti-tion against the proposed site as a tip, signed by 36 residents, most of whom as he stated would be affected directly in their water supply. *** MR John Kelleher, formerly of Sealake, has been appointed rabbit inspector for this district, and is now at Mornington. The district under his supervision extends from between Aspendale, and Mordialloc to Point Nepean and includes the Shires of Mornington, Frankston and Hastings, Flinders and Kangerong, and part of Dandenong. Mr Kelleher is a fi rm be-liever that the digging out of burrows is the surest way to exterminate rab-bits. For poisoning, there is nothing so good, in his opinion, as apples and strychnine or carrots and strychnine, the rabbit being given at least three un-poisoned feeds. During his stay here, Mr Kelleher will be only too pleased to give any information regarding rab-bit destruction. *** MRS Riley, our post mitress. is leav-ing this district, and Mr M Hurley is taking her place.

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By Stuart McCulloughWE were celebrating the birthday of my niece. Matilda was turning seven and the family had gathered at the farm to mark the occasion. Given that this was likely to be the last of the nice weather, we decided to eat outdoors. Under the sailcloth near the barbecue were a number of tables loaded with all manner of food. But just as we prepared to swarm around lunch, a large number of European wasps got in fi rst. Within seconds, they were everywhere. I blame social media.

I assume that the insects had heard about Matilda’s birthday through face-book and decided to turn up en masse and uninvited. However, we take a strict approach to gatecrashers and my father immediately sprang into ac-tion. Rather than retreat, he decided to wage war against the interlopers, dispatching one of grandkids to go and fetch the Glad Wrap. But while cover-ing the food in plastic prevented direct access, it did little to deter the wasps who continued to gather in ever-larger numbers, presumably with a view of using a battering ram to get through the cling wrap veneer. But my father refused to concede defeat.

In this world, there are two types of families. There are those for whom the fl y swat is their weapon of choice, to send various creepy crawlies from this world into the next. These people may well be Amish and avoid buttons.

We, however, are people of science and use fl y spray. Clutching twin cans of Mortein like a gunfi ghter, our fa-ther began spraying the wasps without

mercy. Given that they were in the midst of trying to break through the protective layer of Glad Wrap, this meant unleashing a torrent of insec-ticide on the various serving dishes containing lunch.

Although the sun was shining, as it so often does in Tyabb, the wind was blowing also and a steady stream of spray soon began to make my broth-ers and sisters feel a little unsteady. It was, of course, not the fi rst time I’d seen such mayhem.

When we were kids, insect spray was practically a condiment, right up there with mayonnaise and mustard. At the slightest rattle of a blowfl y, my father would be off to fetch the can. Without exception, the insect would be loitering around the dinner table as that’s where all the interesting stuff

was. Like a sniper, he would stand, can poised, trying to make visual con-tact. Once he did, my father would issue a general warning to cover our food before letting loose. You could see the particles of spray drifting down through the atmosphere towards your plate and glass.

Attempts to cover our food were eventually abandoned as we devel-oped a taste for it. Indeed, I can barely bring myself to eat anything without the tang of chemicals and pine needles I knew and loved as a child.

In some respects, the fl y spray was the least of our worries. Other family favourites included being invited to eat without a plate. Usually, this was a biscuit or some other snack rather than a full meal. The offer of going sans plate was an attempt at a kind of

laissez faire informality that was ordi-narily beyond us as the idea of eating anything without a plate was generally considered a notch below anarchy. But there was always a catch.

While we were invited to throw cau-tion to the wind, we could not do the same with our crumbs and were forced to eat standing over the sink. While this severely detracted from the devil may care thrill of going “plateless”, we were too in awe of the occasion to complain. I may whinge about it now, but to this day I fi nd myself compelled to stand, leaning like Pisa, over the sink as I eat a piece of toast. It’s a sad state of affairs.

But of all the things that were a fea-ture of our childhood, none has left a more indelible mark than this: the lickspittle grime removal method. It’s

a substantial irony in that the whole point of the lickspittle method was to remove otherwise indelible marks from your face.

For those unfamiliar with it, the lick-spittle method involved a parent spit-ting into a handkerchief (or similar), then using the now moistened rag to wipe your face. As an adult and with the benefi t of hindsight, this sounds like one of the most disgusting things you could possibly do to another hu-man being, a step short of water boarding but ten times worse than a wet willy.

Today’s kids would, no doubt, be slack-jawed in shock at the fact that such things ever occurred. These days, parents are loaded up with all kinds of moistened wipes that have made the art of projecting your saliva into an ancient snot rag largely a thing of the past. But as disgusting as it was, it taught you a lot about life. It also taught you to never trust a handker-chief.

As the wasps swarmed around us and Mortein gushed into the atmos-phere, I instinctively fell down and be-gan spinning in a circle. As the haze of the spray drifted off into the breeze, I looked up to see all the members of my family gazing down in shock. I had reacted in haste. As I got to my feet, I felt a deep sense of embar-rassment. In fact, you might say that there was egg all over my face. As I stood, glowing with shame, my father reached into his pocket, pulled out a handkerchief before quickly spitting in it and saying, “Come here.”

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ANOTHER Anzac Day has passed; a nationalistic clamour these days. Memories of an 18-year-old after my Dad spent 1300 days on the frontline in the Middle East and New Guinea; a living hell on earth, and I didn’t understand.

I refer to my notes on my National Service experience: my God, but it was hard work that fi rst week – so bloody cold, so much marching, for what? Why are they doing this? Why do they despise us? Stuff me, another 25 weeks to go. Ah, but the good news. Morning half-hour breaks, lunch break (another decent feed), afternoon tea (fresh bread and tins of varieties of jam) and fi nish at 4pm. A bludge before tea and another huge meal. If the sweets were good you had no trouble doubling up once you got friendly with the poor slaves working in the kitchen (galley).

We needed all this food to cope with the Gestapos and our “Group Leader” Chief Petty Offi cer appropriately named Percy Perfect, a full-of-himself Pom. They taught us seamanship – mainly useless knots. They adored knots. From the way they screeched I imagined their testicles were in knots; certainly their brains were. And then there was physical training with instructors made from steel, robots, yet again tin brains to match. If anybody talked they made us squat, halfway down with our hands outstretched for

fi ve minutes. Some fainted. Mum! Rescue me! It took a while, but now I understand.

***GLORY be. I look forward to the bore dom of reading the works of Andrew Bolt and Miranda Devine but what will they write about after Julia vamooses? Alan Jones might just as well retire. Perhaps.

They may well lick their respective lips with caviar and champagne over Christmas but what then? Not so much Miranda; she can talk the hind legs off a dog. The leaks will arrive, as will the blame game and broken promises but without Lady Julia they will be lost sheep. Maybe Lady Julia will win? Nah. More hope the magpies.

***I WONDER about our highly paid AFL footballers and “keeping their options open” comments.

It was bad enough at Collingwood with Cloke 2012, now Thomas and Buddy et al. The more they get, the more loyalty fl ies out the window.

I don’t buy the “we’re only at our best for a few years; get what’s on offer” reasons.

We’re talking many thousands of dollars, paying for next to nothing, treated like royalty but not enough apparently for a mansion in Brighton and a Ferrari, or perhaps they have that already and are simply angling for a holiday shack at Portsea?

They earn more in one year than most of us earn in 20.

I’m a big fan of one-club career footballers. For mine the rewards are obvious. You can’t beat lifestyle and money doesn’t necessarily equate with better.

***CUSTOMS wants its staff to dob in colleagues who are seen smoking marijuana at parties outside work.

Worse still, it’s part of a “mandatory” reporting regime with the possibility of job loss.

Then we read of Matt Finnis (AFL Players’ Association) talking mindset, moral code and moral compass (read dobbing) adding to the AFL’s suggestion that evildoers be dobbed in.

Slowly the net on our freedom tightens.

In my day dobbing was, of course, a no-go zone. What surprises and disturbs me is that these corporations openly admit to this form of over-the-top control.

I would say it’s un-Australian, if I knew what that meant.

***OSCAR: I know I’m not much to look at, Deirdre, but I’ve got some money put away.

Deirdre: I don’t love you, Oscar.Oscar: It doesn’t matter. You can

learn to love me, Deirdre, in time.Being something of an old codger

and watching endless repeats

of Midsomer Murders and the like (I forget who the murderer was a second and third time anyway), you come across this “learn to love me” stuff often. What is the point of marrying someone, with or without a quid, when the fair maiden doesn’t at least love you in the beginning? And in nearly all of these shows there’s at least three couples engaged in hanky-panky outside their marriage. Naughty or normal? Who writes this rubbish?

***JUST enough milk left for my brekky cereal. Into the pot to heat then noticed a small piece of steel wool, so I cleverly poured the milk into a strainer – over the sink. Got the steel wool ok, but no milk left. Like remembering to zip up, but forgetting to zip down.

***I ADORE the proposed new laws on unexplained wealth, no doubt a call to arms on the war on bikies but it’s the unexplained wealth of the phantoms that intrigues me.

Way down in Rye we spot expensive new houses and units bobbing up all over, many times unoccupied seemingly forever. As Matthew Guy’s vision doesn’t extend to Rye we can fortunately still see the sky. The comedy, of course, comes when important people (with offshore accounts?) make the list, if ever. Every time I read of the antics

of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, I laugh so much I almost wet my pants.

***AS Sun Tzu said 2300 years ago, “know thine enemy”, which is why I read the Herald Sun every morning, free at Maggies.

What does a woman really want? Simple really: her own way.

The headline read “War against the innocent”, which was what it was in Boston. So sad. They do it, we do it. Always so sad.

And fi nally, for all you September voters, I refer you to the words of the great Mark Twain: “Whenever you fi nd yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and refl ect.” My refl ections often return me to the question: what if the hokey pokey really is what it’s all about?Hooroo.cliffi [email protected]

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By Cliff Ellen

Poppy’s Problem-solvingRUPERT knocked on my door in a very distressed state. I could immediately see why, but I could see it would take a while before he could tell me what the problem was. He was agitated and very uncomfortable.

I thought that any moment he was going to ask if he could borrow some clothes.

Now normally I would be quite happy to lend clothes but being a bit taller than Rupert I was not sure they would fi t someone who was “vertically challenged”.

I chose to wait my time and see what he would divulge.

Now Rupert is a work in progress and causes no end of strife for his lovely wife Clementine.

Clementine is a very hard woman

to live with, I feel, but she has some excellent values; it is just that sometimes Rupert does not live up to her expectations or those values. Rupert also has some prostate problems he tries to hide.

I began to wonder that if I lent Rupert some of my clothes, and he went home in them to Clementine, just what she would think. However I digress.

Suddenly the truth, or something maybe a little like it, started to come out of Rupert’s mouth.

He told me (and I don’t know why because I already knew) that he worked in the city. He drove in and out and spent a fair bit of his time on the so-called freeways. Can you see where I am going here?

He told me he travelled on the Eastern Freeway, then EastLink Tollway, and fi nally the new Peninsula Link to get to and from his peninsula home.

A lot of people do this every day; can you believe it?

Rupert then blurted out the obvious: “Poppy, I thought I could make it home in time but didn’t make it. I can’t go home like this. I haven’t wet my pants for more than 40 years. Clementine will kill me and accuse me of drinking. Please can you lend me some clothes? I am mortifi ed. Look at me! What can I do?”

I didn’t really need to look, having seen his problem from the start.

As the population ages, I can see this problem becoming worse and, to

be honest, I cannot supply pants to all and sundry.

It is unbelievable that you can drive from the last possible toilet stop on the Eastern Freeway heading outbound, and very close to the city (a service station) to Rosebud without seeing a dunny.

The same problem exists for traffi c north-bound from Rosebud.Poppy’s solutionPeople in Rupert’s situation travelling northbound on EastLink can use the rear of that “Hotel” conveniently positioned with a large parking area.

Everyone knows that hotels have to supply conveniences under the Liquor Control Act.

I understand the conveniences are of Third World standard, but at least

you are out of the view of passing voyeurs.

Those travelling southwards from the city can help keep the ground moist where that “Blackbird” is trying to pull a worm out of the bank or even visit the rear of that dead sheep’s head on Peninsula Link.

Apart from those two suggestions, the only other solution I can see is to get some councillors, freeway designers and politicians in a bus, give them a barbecue and some free beer in the city and then head south, hitting every bump on the way.

We could also ensure newspaper photographers travel with them. Wouldn’t be long and there would be no more need for Poppy to lend dry clothing.


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BERWICK, 8 Dirkala Re-treat, Saturday 4th May,9am-4pm. Bargains.

NARRE WARREN, 1Franleigh Drive, Saturday4th May, 8am-1pm. Furni-ture, golf clubs, depres-sion glass jugs, clothing,babyware, toys and more.

JAYCO, D iscovery ,16'15", 2011, pop top, asnew, usedn twice, singlebeds, reverse A/C, micro-wave, battery pack, awn-ing. $25,800. 9707-0932.Berwick.

NARRE WARREN, luxuryaccomodation startingfrom $160pp per weekwhich includes bills. Bondrequired. Suit students,singles or couples. Closeto bus, train and shops.Phone 0429 022 889.

NARRE WARREN, 13Vance Court, Saturday4th May, 9am-3pm.

BERWICK, 37 CountyDrive, Saturday 4th May,8am-2pm. Camping andfishing equipment, 4WDgear, tools, gardeningequipment, householdgoods, baby clothes andmuch more.

HYUNDAI, Excel GX, 1996, 2 door hatch, auto, AC, reg until 07/13, 94,400 kms, VGC, NXL-653. $4,200 with RWC. 0401 625 812.

KEYSBOROUGH, roomfor rent, must be em-ployed. $130pw, no bills.Call Ernie: 0403 351 707.

FORD, Falcon, 2007 BFute, EC inside and out,RWC, reg exp 11/13, fullservice history, lady own-er, also comes with manyextras, XKB-198, $10,800.First to see will buy. 0409173 461, 9755-7352.

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CARAVAN, Roadstar, 1999, immaculate condi-tion, 18’ 6” internal, dual axle, awning and full annexe, DB, dining and couch, in house battery, new tyres, tare 1,393kg. $24,500ono. 0439 637 765.

HYUNDAI, Accent, 2000 model, 3 door, manual, only 57,000kms, super condition, QOV-143, $4,000ono. Phone 9713-1797.

SENIORS 50+Berwick share $165-$175Berwick bedsit $200-$220Incl. bills, aircon, opt furn.Close train and shops9012-3445, 0425 778 761

JAYCO, 2007, Poptop,14', two singles, alwaysgaraged, EC, electricbrakes, 3 way fridge, mi-crowave, stove top, griller,roll-out awning, only8,000kms, $19,000.5983-1391. Somers.

ASSORTED, cot, with mattress, converts to child bed, car seat, newborn to 4yo, change table, play-pen, booster seat, all in GC. $450ono the lot. 0412 444 377.

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HONDA, Civic GLI, 1994, 2 door, hatchback, maual, EC, 160,000kms, RWC, REH-055. $2,700. 9017-0208.

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS, 20Zachary Hicks Crescent,Saturday 4th May, 8.30am-4pm. A large range ofthings.

ANTIQUE, clocks repaired. Old clocks, watches and parts wanted, good prices paid. 5981-4172.

COWES, permanent, onsite van and annexe, direct beach access, sleeps six, fully equipped bathroom/shower, lounge, kitchen, all appliances, in-cluding AC. $19,000. 0407 550 620.

TV, Hi Sense, 50inch flat screen LCD, only 6 months old, 3 year in home warranty, $550. 0412 607 272.

DREAM SEEKER, Haven, brand new, 19’6”, tandem, tunnel boot, 150L fridge, mini grill, TV, DVD/CD/MP3, cafe seating, LED, full checker plating, ibis, insulated, en-suite, QS bed, washing machine, $52,730. 5977-8194. Somerville.

A'VAN, Eurostar 1, 2004,18.5', full ensuite, hot wa-ter system, island DB, AC,oven/4 burner cook top,150ltr fridge, microwave,full annexe, all manualsfor fittings, many otherfeatures. $30,500ono.0488 191 444.

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CRANBOURNE NORTH,84 Waverley Park Drive,Saturday 4th May, 8am.Moving house, includessome free items.

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OUTDOOR FURNITURE, large glass table, 6 chairs, gree/white cushions and green trim, EC. $150. 5973-5626, 0419 534 365.

CRANBOURNE NORTH,2 Gregory Court, Saturday4th May, 8am. Huge sale.3 house lots. Everythingmust go.

I BUY HOUSES Fast, no fees. Call Julie on 0405 678 489.

PAKENHAM, 49 Pome-granate Way, Saturday4th May, 8am-2.30pm.Garden tools, books, largeframed pictures, house-hold items and more.

PEDIGREE, Horizon GL, 2003, full van island DB, 4 burner gastop with grill, battery pack, 3 way fridge, carrier heating and cooling, TV inbuilt DVD, microwave, ready to go. $26,000. 0409 705 838.

HOLDEN, Astra TS CD,grey, 2003, hatch, 5speed manual, new wind-screen, near new tyres,full service history,198,850kms, well loved,one lady owner, EC,RWC, reg until 06/13,SHA-199. $6,700. Narelle:0418 362 161, 5941-2365.Pakenham.

CAR REFRIGERATOR, Engel, dual voltage, 12VCD, 240VAC, 39L model, with transit bag, as new, original owner. $700. 0409 366 993. Tootgarook.

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CRANBOURNE, 6 VirginiaStreet, Saturday 4th May,8am-2pm. Householdgoods, furniture, clothing,garage items and tools.

NOBLE PARK, 1094Heatherton Road, Sunday5th May, 8am - 2pm. Mov-ing house sale, books andfurniture. No early callers.

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CRANBOURNE, onlyclean, reliable, workingperson wanted, room tolet, $140, no bills, 0459066 765.

NARRE WARREN SOUTH,32 Loxley Boulevard, Sat-urday 4th and Sunday 5thMay, 9am-4pm. Childrens'clothes, toys, books, furni-ture and various items.

CRANBOURNE, 35 Eliza-beth Street, Saturday 4thMay, 8am-2pm. 8 seaterdining suite, 50cm LG TV,8 seater corner loungesuite and much more. Ev-erything must go.MOUNTAIN BIKE, motor-

ised, petrol, brand new, twist throttle, chain driven, kill switch, suspension, Japanese bearings in motor not chinese so will last, heaps of fun, cheap transport. $750. 0425 371 604.

GARAGE SALESGARAGE SALESCRANBOURNE, Bunga-low near rail station, sharebathroom. $123pw, pluselectricity. $250 bond.0400 767 594.

OLYMPIC, Javelin SP,2007, 18' tandem axle,AC, rollout awning, batterypack, dropdown table, TVbracket, generator com-partment, tare 1500kg,one non-smoking, petlessowner, EC. $29,500. 0417520 682.

HOLDEN, Captiva 7, 2010 turbo diesel, auto, as new, mint condition, elderly owner, all safety gear, lots of extras, 26,000kms, under new warranty, XQT-985, $25,000. 0407 057 181, 5979-7357. Hastings.

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HOLDEN, Apollo, sedan, 1991, white, T-bar auto, GC, motor needs water pump, no reg, RWC, 6T153SG2209907503. $1,000ono. 0438 008 978.

MOTORISED BIKE, electric, brand new, front and rear disc brakes, good quality suspension forks, Shimano components, high quality canadian lith-ium battery, very light. Normally $1,499, Will sell for only $950 call: 0425 371 604.

OLYMPIC, Commodore,poptop, 12x7', 1992, reardoor entry, 2 berth, doublebed, side kitchen and di-nette, electric brakes, 2new tyres, large gas oven,new water tank, 12months reg. includes an-nexe and new awning.$6,000 firm. 0431 181645.

CAMPER TRAILER, likenew, $4,100. charcoal andgreen, awnings and sidewalls, double bed, 7 x 4,reg ROG-839. 9704-0365.

SUBARU, Impreza, reg til October 2013, automatic, sunroof, 34,000km, TTF-882. $16,000ono. 9546-4599.

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LOFT BUNK, desk and shelf, VGC, suitable for 10-16yo, very safe, can configure to any room, ideal for spacesaving, easy to assemble. $290ono. 0407 540 818.

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NEPEAN LEAGUEBy Toe PuntHASTINGS is fi nally on the board in Nepean League and has given itself a kick start after dominating Devon Meadows all afternoon to win by 75 points.

After a week of team-building, which included getting together for the dawn service on Anzac Day, the Blues were able to put the spirit and determination of the occasion to the test on Saturday and really hammer the opposition.

Not only did the Blues win by almost 13 goals, but also the way they won would have impressed coach Glenn Michie.

The Blues restricted the opposition to just four goals. The fi nal score was 17.10-112 to 4.13-37.

And it was a handful of the players who had not given the side a lot in the fi rst three rounds that was able to bob up and add some bite.

Luke Hewitt is a very capable player and contributed four goals. Will Jolley got into the swing of things and hit the scoreboard, too. Josh Mulheron dominated in the ruck and worked hard around the ground, Paul Rogasch found some rhythm and Jason Kestle was back to his old self across half-back, defending fi rst and then driving his team forward.

Coach Glenn Michie was also able to provide some of the zip we haven’t seen for a while and contributed three goals.

The Blues developed a reputation last season, and it continued into this season, as being a team that ran well offensively but didn’t want a bar of it when the ball was going the other way.

On Saturday they were able to correct this. The likes of Taylor Stratton and Andy Kiely continued their brilliant starts and Tony Mirabella made it 20 goals in the fi rst four matches.

On paper, the Blues are a very good side. They just need to start showing some consistency, passion, effort and willingness to work in what is a very even season.

Crib Point also is fi nally on the board after smashing Tyabb by more than 10 goals on Saturday.

It’s been a very lean beginning for the Magpies and despite some “whacking” from yours truly, they haven’t been able to respond until now.

Everyone loves to see the Magpies up and about and they certainly were on the weekend.

It was tight in the fi rst half with the Pies leading at their home ground by just eight points at the major break.

However, the Pies were let off the leash in the second half and dominated.

It seems everyone got involved. Former Crib Point junior Jake Ross snagged six goals in his best performance since crossing from Hastings, Jon Flack helped himself to fi ve majors, Luke Herrington chipped in with four and Matty Sloper got among the goals for the second week in a row with three.

Without a couple of their stars, including James Cook, the Pies were able to really turn on what had been expected from them all season.

Waide Symes was outstanding for the winners, as was Zak Dekleuver, who has been a consistent performer for the Pies. Lee Koerner was also given the responsibility of being the number one ruckman, which he lapped up.

Ryan Jones worked tirelessly for the

Yabbies, as did Craig Conlan, who is in super form. Skipper Ethan Rahilly also tried his best with a couple of goals.

Frankston Bombers and Rye went to the wire, the Bombers winning their second close game in as many weeks against good opposition.

The Bombers have been able to beat two sides that played fi nals last season and now remain undefeated at the top of the table.

On Saturday at R J Rowley Reserve, the Bombers led by 14 points at quarter time, by one point at half-time and by seven points at three-quarter time.

Rye had plenty of chances to win the game in the last quarter, but the Bombers were more composed when it mattered, winning 15.8-98 to 14.10-94.

It was the older heads of the Bomb-ers, especially twins Ryan and Nathan Lonie, that proved to be the difference between the sides.

Coach Duncan Proud was able to get forward and boot a couple of goals, while youngsters in Matt Harris and Anthony Fulton booted three and two

goals respectively. Aaron Hunter has also been un assuming this season for the Bombers and was good yet again.

Sean Cain was outstanding for the Demons with three goals and Darren Booth, as we have come to expect, won a lot of the ball.

Ben Holmes kicked four goals and Ben Winters-Kerr managed to slot through a couple, while Hagan Rice did his job to perfection.

Rosebud won its second game in the past three weeks with 10 goals, this time against Somerville.

The Buds booted eight goals in the fi rst half, but were outscored by the Eagles 4.3 to 2.11 after the major interval, sneaking over the line by 21 points, 10.16-76 to 8.9-57.

Lachy Armstrong has been an under-utilised forward for the Buds this season, despite boasting enormous ability. But on Saturday he was sought out by the Rosebud midfi elders and fi nished with three goals to be the major contributor on the ground and one of his team’s best.

Ben Shultz snagged two while Matty Payne and Greg Bentley were

the dominant performers on the ground yet again. Sam Krumeich is a very underrated player for the Buds in defence but his game again on the weekend was fi rst class.

The Eagles were gallant in defeat. Rowan Hogenbirk and Ben Sedgewick led from the front and Jedd Sutton was elusive. Justin Farrelly was also outstanding in the ruck.

Dromana continued its destructive form, smashing Red Hill to the tune of 125 points.

The Tigers have been devastating since losing to Sorrento on Easter Saturday, belting Hastings, Pearcedale and now the Hillmen.

On Saturday, on the wide open spaces of the Red Hill ground, the Tigers had 44 scoring shots to just nine and boasted 11 different goalkickers.

Anthony Bruhn booted six, Adam Loury contributed fi ve and Daniel Waddell kicked three.

Jarred Wood was solid in defence, Luke O’Neil dominated in the ruck and gave his small brigade fi rst option, and Paul Minchington continued his dominant start to the season.

It was a very long afternoon for the Hillmen.

Jake Mold, Robbie Mace and Mitch LaFontaine were the best performers for the Hillmen.

Sorrento completed the expected and beat Pearcedale, but it came after a scare from the Panthers.

Pearcedale had an outstanding second quarter, where it booted seven goals to two to lead at half-time by eight points. However, as expected, the Sharks came out after the break and showed the brilliant form that can turn a game on its head.

Sorrento booted nine goals in the third quarter to just one. Leigh Poholke was brilliant with seven goals and Ryan Jeffrey dominated across half-forward.

Guy Stringer rebounded from the back line while through the middle, the likes of Leigh Treeby and Cayden Beetham got their hands on the footy.

At three-quarter time the Sharks had gone from eight points down to 47 points in front.

The Panthers rallied in the fi nal term and stayed with the opposition. Pat Heijden was outstanding with seven goals while Chris Fortnam fi nished with four. Chris Hensby played his best game for his new club and Byron Hoe showed glimpses of his best.

Blues and Magpies finally on the boardBlues and Magpies finally on the board

On the board: Hastings fi nally fi red to down Devon Meadows. Picture: Andrew Hurst

INTERLEAGUEBy Toe PuntTHE fi rst squad has been announced for the Peninsula League interleague campaign.

A squad of 44 players was selected by Peninsula League coach Steve Ryan and assistant Troy Shannon.

Peninsula League will play Ovens & Murray at Visy Park on 25 May.

The Nepean League squad is almost completed and will be announced later this week, being compiled by coaches Gavin Artico and Glenn Michie.

One thing is consistent with all coaches – if players don’t want to represent their league, they don’t want them to play.

Ryan told the RPP Footy Show last Saturday that it was important Peninsula League had a squad and ultimately 22 players who wanted to represent the league.

“Interleague football is a won derful opportunity for every player in the competition. I loved playing it,” the former Richmond and Collingwood forward said.

“Ultimately, we want the best possible 22 players in the side who really want to

represent their league.”Gavin Artico agreed: “If

players don’t want to play, we don’t want to waste their time and we don’t want them to waste ours.

“We all talk about which league is better – Peninsula or Nepean.

“While we’re not in the same division, this presents an opportunity for us to work toward that.”

Peninsula League had a meet and greet at Langwarrin’s Lloyd Park on 1 May.

Training begins at the same venue on 8 May.

MORNINGTONWarrick MillerJackson Calder Callum Searl.

FRANKSTON YCWByron BarryAsh EamesRick MorrisAnthony BarryBrad UlmsBen Tellis

BONBEACHShane McDonald

Paul RebeshiniRick FerraroDylan JonesJack Besley

KARINGALCallum DixonDave GoodallDavid HurstMichael BurkeLuke VanRaay

CHELSEAFia TootooCurtis Bywater

EDI/ASPBrad TaggTim MannixTim MavoricJeremy HayesNick Connellan

PINESBeau HendryJimmy MessinaChris GuganovicBrenton CowellyDale Tedge

LANGWARRINBeau Muston

Dan Werner

MT ELIZAJosh NormanSam GillKarl LombardozziScott LockwoodBen Lean

SEAFORDTom ShawBraden IrvingKane TaylorJack LonieAaron WaltonDean Kemble

Peninsula League squad

Interleague team selected to begin 2013 campaignInterleague team selected to begin 2013 campaign


SOUTHERN PENINSULA scoreboard

SOUTHERN Peninsula Sharks under-14 boys basketball team is fl ying high and will be soaring even higher in October when the boys go to Darwin for the national championships.

The team will represent country Victoria after winning the grand fi nal of the country state championships earlier this month.

The team was one of 37 from country and regional Victoria and won all nine games including the grand fi nal, where they toppled Bendigo 42-32.

Lisa Nanscawen, mother of two of the players, twins Jai and Reid Nanscawen, said the team had an amazing run. “It was with pride we watched our boys work hard with determination and stamina to achieve their goal.”

The next challenge is to raise funds for the

adventure. Ms Nanscawen said costs would include airfares to Darwin, accommodation for 10 days and uniforms for the opening ceremony as well as training and competition.

“Look out for our fundraising events to come. Any sponsors would be much appreciated,” she said.

The winning team includes two sets of twins, the Nanscawen boys and Stephen and Matthew Cumming, as well as Toby Bedford, Evan Fatouras, Bryce Scott, Nic Sakalis, Braden Nelmes and Campbell Hustwaite.

They were coached by Adam Tidd aided by assistants Jack Sakalis and Chris Janesse with Craig Nanscawen as team manager.

For details about sponsorship, call Lisa Nanscawen, 0497 832 248.

Travelling north: The under-14 basketball team from Southern Peninsula Sharks is off to Darwin later this year after winning the state country grand fi nal.

Darwin the reward for winning basketballersDarwin the reward for winning basketballers

Sharks devour Panthers: Sorrento won the day, but not without a scare after Pearcedale led at half-time. Pictures: Doug Farr


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PENINSULA LEAGUEBy Toe PuntTHE race is on for a top fi ve place in Peninsula League after the round four results showed it is a very even competition.

Coming into the season, many assumed a number of things about the upcoming season.

1. Mt Eliza would slide after losing some sensational players.

2. Bonbeach and Edi-Asp would improve considerably given they had maintained and added to their lists.

3. Mornington would be the big mover given the extended talent it was able to add to its list.

4. Seaford would be an exciting but inconsistent side because of its youth.

5. Pines would take another forward step considering its youngsters were another year older and the depth of the list had improved.

6. Frankston YCW would be the yardstick of the competition

7. Karingal’s spirit would continue to drive it to success, despite the fact it was still some key players away from the ultimate success.

Well, after four matches in the Peninsula League season, it appears that while some of these assumptions were spot-on, there were others that still had question marks over them.

On Saturday, Mt Eliza staged a wonderful last quarter to get the chocolates over Bonbeach to the tune of 18 points.

Now, on predictions, this was a turn-up.

In a see-sawing battle all afternoon, the Redlegs booted fi ve goals to two

in the fi nal term to win 12.11-83 to 9.11-65.

Ben Lean and Dave Willett each kicked four goals for the winners while Rohan Heasley continued his dominant start to the season. Karl Lombardozzi has also been a considerable asset to the club since returning, and Josh Norman and Rob D’Orazio found the form that saw the Redlegs play in the grand fi nal last season.

Despite being at home, the Sharks couldn’t stop the run-on of the Redlegs.

Dylan Jones continues to be a stand-out in the ruck for the red, white and black, and Shaun Foster and Mark Tyrell have been in outstanding form.

It was the elusiveness of the Redlegs’ small forwards, though, that hurt the Sharks and it’s something that coach Stevey Capp will need to address in the coming weeks.

Mornington continued its outstand-ing start to the season and maintained its position in second place on the table after a resounding victory over Chelsea.

The Seagulls are the only team in the competition not to have won a game in the fi rst four rounds.

On Saturday, the Gulls conceded 15 scoring shots in the opening quarter against the breeze at Alexandra Park.

However, it was able to hit back against the Doggies in the second quarter and trailed by 27 points at the halfway mark of the match.

It was all Mornington in the second half, however, the side winning 19.22-136 to 10.8-68.

Adrian Speedy was clearly the best

player on the ground with fi ve goals playing through the middle and pinch hitting in attack. Speedy’s start to the 2013 season has been as good as anyone’s in the competition.

James Cameron is a very underrated player outside of the kennel and once again he was able to pressure the opposition on the scoreboard with four majors.

Byron Holt was superb in the ruck for the winners and provided fi rst option to his smaller brigade while Warwick Miller dominated on the wing, as he has done in every match this season.

Don’t be surprised to see Miller leading the league medal at the halfway mark before he jumps on a plane and heads overseas.

Emilio Bitters has been one of the recruits of the season, joining the Doggies from Somerville. His ability to win the hard ball and dispose of it neatly under pressure is a highlight of his game.

The Gulls had few winners. Ryan Stewart, the skipper, is always going to give everything to help win a game of footy.

Joel Connelly is another who has been in the hoops for a long time and gives his all consistently, while Matty Ponton works tirelessly. Fia Tootoo has been an outstanding recruit and continues to fl y the fl ag for his team.

Other than that, there are some other recruits who really need to look within and determine what their worth is to the side.

Pines dominated Langwarrin in the second half of its match at Lloyd Park

to record a comfortable 17.20-122 to 9.10-64 victory.

Scores were locked at quarter time, however, the Pythons booted 14 goals to six after the fi rst change to win comfortably.

Dale Tedge was once again on fi re for the winners, booting fi ve goals, while Beau Hendry continues to rise in stature. It’s Beau’s consistency that is the difference in his game and he is quickly becoming one of the dominant big men in the competition.

Jake Prosser was also up against his old club and despite a limited preseason, was able to have an impact on the game for the Pythons.

It was the same old players who did the work for the Kangas – namely Daniel Wehner and Shane Urbans.

Dan Riley worked hard across half-back, along with Jack O’Shea, but the Kangas would have been devastated with the result.

After a few years of “developing” they should be on par with Pines. However, once again, it was proven that they are a long way off.

In the traditional Frankston RSL clash, Frankston YCW maintained its psychological edge over Karingal, leading all afternoon to win 10.19-79 to 9.9-63.

The scoreboard looked a lot worse for the Bulls at the halfway mark, having just one goal, while the Stone-cats had six majors.

The Bulls hit back in the third and the margin was just eight points at the fi nal change.

With the aid of the breeze in the last, the Stonecats peppered the goals for a return of 2.8, while the Bulls added

two straight. Kyle Hutchison, Brad Ulms with two goals and Tony Lester were the best of the Stonecats, while Kristain Bliesner was outstanding in the ruck for the Bulls. Sam McGarry (three goals) and Luke Van Raay also provided plenty of drive and some goal-scoring options.

Inaccurate kicking is bad football and on Saturday at Seaford Reserve, Edithvale-Aspendale had 17 scoring shots in a dominant opening term against Seaford but could only manage a return of 5.12.

The Eagles fi nished the match with 31 scoring shots to Seaford’s 24.

The fi nal winning margin was 18 points in favor of the Tigers, 15.9-99 to 8.23-71.

It wasn’t only inaccuracy that cost the Eagles, it was Seaford’s defencive pressure after quarter time that stemmed the tide.

The reality is that after the fi rst quarter, Seaford outscored the Eagles 12.8 to 3.11.

Seaford dominated the match with Tommy Shaw (fi ve goals), Aaron Walton (four) and Brayden Irving (four) dominating.

Sixteen-year-old Rourke Fisher was also outstanding for the winners and Damien Lawrence with two goals was important in the win.

Stevey and Timmy Mannix were at their best for the Eagles and Zac Muschialli worked hard, but they just didn’t look like kicking enough goals after the fi rst change.

The Eagles have been a little di-appointing after their fi rst victory over Chelsea.

Doggies down Seagulls, Tigers trim EaglesDoggies down Seagulls, Tigers trim Eagles

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