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By Keith PlattTHE $6 million “affordable” homes project in Marine Pde, Hastings, will not be nished until next year.

A halt was called on work to complete the 20 homes earlier this year when builders unearthed a disused fuel tank.

Since then the land has been exten-sively tested to gauge the extent of contamination from the tank left over from a former service station.

“It’s really sad this has happened,” state manager for Community Housing Ltd Brett Wake said on Monday.

“We’re very con dent we’ll be able to nish the project, but it won’t be un-til the next calendar year.”Mr Wake said Community Hous-

ing had put off seeking tenants for the homes.

Seven people with disabilities had been lined up by the Department of Human Services, but he did not believe anyone had been left with “accommo-dation stress”.“We were about 16 weeks off com-

pletion when the tank was found and it won’t take much to nish the project,”

Mr Wake said.“It seems a complex situation, but I believe we will get to the end of it.”

The process involves Community Housing hiring consultants to carry out soil testing under the direction of the Environment Protection Authority.

“There is another round of testing to be done and we will need remediation, certainly at the front facing Marine Pa-rade,” Mr Wake said. “There are also pipes under the road and that’s where the problem seems to be.”

Continued Page 8

Affordable homes delayAffordable homes delay

IT seems to go by several names, of which spur-winged plover is the

most common. Internet searches show masked lapwing and spur-

winged lapwing are also readily acceptable.

To those who might not know its name, the bird with the yellow wattles

that swoops anyone closing in on its ground nest is a fairly common

sight along road edges and on reserves and nature strips.

This anxious parent at Hastings seemed to have dif culty teaching the

basic road rules to its single chick, which alternated between crouching

between its parent’s legs and sheltering under a car wheel.

The odds of its surviving have already been stretched by being born

ightless on a thin strip of grass near a busy road.

Running around parked cars is an added risk these fragile chicks do

not need.Pictures: Keith Platt and Yanni

Wheel danger for plucky ‘plovers’

Wheel danger for plucky ‘plovers’

Testing time: Soil and water are being tested for chemical contamination from an underground fuel tank continue to delay the $6 million affordable homes project at hastings. A halt was called when the underground tanmke was discovered earlier this year.

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It is very important not to wait until your child experiences a toothache to visit the dentist. By having routine check-ups from an early age, it can help to eliminate the fear of the dental setting and establish a good dental routine they can follow throughout their lives.

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The popular, raised garden tubs are great for people with limited space who still want the con-venience of growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables.

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Marnee (pictured) decided this year to open her own salon, using all the products that have worked best for her.

Using Skeyndor for facials and any spa treatments, the aim of the salon is to obtain results from the products while enveloping the client in the spa atmosphere to create total relaxation and a general feeling of serenity.

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Some of the dances taught include salsa, mam-bo, tango, cha cha, jive, samba and waltz.

A family business established for 32 years, the MarShere Dance Studios Franchise Group of-fers a friendly, fun atmosphere where people can learn the hottest dance moves to modern music and keep fi t at the same time.

Jane Evans, one of three principals, says the studio aims to bring dancing to the people of Western Port. “We want everyone to have the op-portunity to learn how to dance. Every woman loves a man who can dance,” she said.

“Dancing with the Stars contestant John Wood learned to glide across the fl oor at MarShere in Ferntree Gully Studio with the help of one of the teachers.”

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Classes are conducted during the day and even-ing. Private lessons are also available. No book-ings or dance partner are required for classes, and they are open to all ages.

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By Keith PlattTHE $6 million “affordable” homes project in Marine Pde, Hastings, will not be fi nished until next year.

A halt was called on work to complete the 20 homes earlier this year when builders unearthed a disused fuel tank.

Since then the land has been exten-sively tested to gauge the extent of contamination from the tank left over from a former service station.

“It’s really sad this has happened,” state manager for Community Housing Ltd Brett Wake said on Monday.

“We’re very confi dent we’ll be able to fi nish the project, but it won’t be un-til the next calendar year.”

Mr Wake said Community Hous-ing had put off seeking tenants for the homes.

Seven people with disabilities had been lined up by the Department of Human Services, but he did not believe anyone had been left with “accommo-dation stress”.

“We were about 16 weeks off com-pletion when the tank was found and it won’t take much to fi nish the project.

“It seems a complex situation, but I believe we will get to the end of it.”

The process involves Community Housing hiring consultants to carry out soil testing under the direction of the Environment Protection Authority.

“There is another round of testing to be done and we will need remediation, certainly at the front facing Marine Pde,” Mr Wake said.

“There are also pipes under the road and that’s where the problem seems to be.”

Continued Page 13

Tests delay Tests delay $$6m project6m project

IT seems to go by several names, of which spur-winged plover is the most common. Internet searches show masked lapwing and spur-winged lapwing are also readily acceptable.

To those who might not know its name, the bird with the yellow wattles that swoops anyone closing in on its ground nest is a fairly common sight along road edges and on reserves and nature strips.

This anxious parent at Hastings seemed to have diffi culty teaching

the basic road rules to its single chick, which alternated between crouching between its parent’s legs and sheltering under a car wheel.

The odds of its surviving have already been stretched by being born fl ightless on a thin strip of grass near a busy road.

Running around parked cars is an added risk these fragile chicks do not need.Pictures: Keith Platt and Yanni

Wheel danger for plucky ‘plovers’Wheel danger for plucky ‘plovers’

Testing time: Soil and water being tested for chemical contamination from an underground fuel tank continue to delay the $6 million affordable homes project at Hastings. A halt was called when the underground tanke was discovered earlier this year.


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REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: David Harrison, Barry Irving, Cliff Ellen, Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Gary Turner, Peter Ellis, Casey Franklin, Fran Henke, Andrew Hurst.ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News GroupPO Box 588, Hastings 3915Email: [email protected] Web: www.mpnews.com.auDEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1PM ON THURSDAY 25 OCTOBERNEXT ISSUE PUBLICATION DATE: TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER

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Planning needs Planning needs visionvisionIN my years in local government, no one impressed me as much as Alan Hunt, the Planning Minister in the Hamer state government.

I couldn’t understand why he didn’t eventually become premier because he stood out as an honourable, astute and principled man with a broad appre-ciation of the common good.

In The News last week, Mr Hunt praised the foresight of previous go-vernments for introducing, and usually maintaining, Melbourne’s green wed-ges (“Hamer the green wedge vision-ary”, 16/10/12). Being a loyal person, he refused to criticise the pre sent gov-ernment’s new planning proposals.

However Mr Hunt’s previous state-ments calling for clearly understood and gradual change to planning policy are being ignored by the present Plan-ning Minister, Matthew Guy, who in newspaper articles and on air pro-claims the need for fast-tracked radical planning changes to our green wedges, and to our farming, residential and business zones.

Our local politicians, state and fed-eral, fully support the Guy version of vision but now say it will not apply to the Mornington Penin sula because of a sweetheart deal presently being or-ganised – sparing us the turmoil to be unleashed on the rest of Victoria.

They promise to avoid Mr Guy’s pro posals to: Increase the “as of right” commer-cial uses in residential zones with no right of appeal. Allow ad hoc development along main roads even in residential and farm ing zones. Promote unprecedented commercial development in national parks and green wedges.

Increase his overriding planning powers over local government and resi dents.

By the way, I recently challenged David Morris, MP for Mornington, to a public debate about these drastic new planning proposals.

As Mr Morrison hasn’t bothered to reply, I now extend my challenge to any local MP willing to publicly de-fend Matthew Guy’s draconian vision for Victoria.

David Gill, Balnarring

Pressure on Pressure on planningplanningBALNARRING Beach Ratepayers Association (BBRA) is fi ghting to pre-vent hasty changes to planning laws from damaging the future of the Morn-ington Peninsula.

At a meeting on 6 October the asso-ciation’s committee explained its con-cerns to Hastings MP Neil Burgess, Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Mi chael Kennedy and shire strategic planner Alan Cowley.

The association set out its grave con-cerns with the radical proposals for huge changes to the state’s planning laws that were recently published by the state government.

These include: The lack of appreciation that most planning decisions can reverberate through our society for 100 years or more, and should therefore be careful-ly considered and not rushed into like a bull at a gate. The economic argument being given priority should not be at the expense of proper social planning policy, en-vironmental considerations, residen-tial amenity and the right of residents to appeal against poor plan ning deci-sions. The possibility that the proposals

could easily lead to commercial and industrial zones expanding into our resi dential, farming and green wedge zones in an ad hoc manner.

Messrs Burgess and Kennedy pro-mised that that there will be a planning statement, created for our peninsula by the shire council, that will protect and shield the peninsula from the worst of the proposed statewide changes.

Mr Burgess assured the association that the government would try to get both the planning changes and the pen-insula planning statement into action at the same time. But he could not guar-antee this, as it was a very involved task involving both the council and the government.

The association cannot understand why the government is proceeding with undue haste to introduce such ex-tensive changes to planning zones in a period largely coinciding with local council elections and the holiday sea-son.

In last week’s paper the former Lib-eral Planning Minister, Alan Hunt, urged that planning changes “should be done gradually, and only through a full process of public consultation”.

We agree with Mr Hunt that plan-ning is too important to be changed in a rush of blood. Our future generations deserve better.

We feel it would be a lot more pru-dent to create the peninsula-specifi c planning statement fi rst before going ahead with any statewide planning changes.

We urge all residents to write to their parliamentarians and let them know what they think.

Diana Williamson, Balnarring

Send letters to the editor to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email [email protected]


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By Keith PlattFEDERAL politicians are about to get a colourful reminder that polio survi-vors still exist.

The disease was declared eradicated in Australia in 2000, but it has left a legacy of complex health issues for an ageing population of survivors.

Hastings resident Fran Henke is one of 46 people with post-polio syndrome going to Canberra next week to lobby politicians for more money to support Polio Australia.

They will be dressed in orange and have appointments to meet with MPs from their respective areas, in Mrs Henke’s case Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Dunkley MP Bruce Billson.

“There are hundreds of thousands of Australians in urgent need of support and specialised services to diagnose, treat and manage the complex and de-bilitating symptoms of the late effects of polio and post-polio syndrome,” Mrs Henke said.

“Government has been supportive of polio vaccination overseas, but has refused funding to Polio Australia an-nually since inception. Why? We are still here.

“The last thing any of us want is another person to go through what we have and then fi nd it bounces back in later life.”

Mrs Henke said few doctors still practising were around for the acute phase of polio during the epidemics when children in callipers were a com-mon sight in schools, “so are not on top of the late effects”.

“It can take six years to get a diag-nosis of late effects of polio, so many

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wrong diagnoses have been made dur-ing that time, including fi bromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or mostly, ‘it’s all in your head and you’re getting old any-how’. I had both of those.

“We are all getting old and there is wear and tear on the body that has been forced along by people determined to be as normal as possible, if not better.

“But there is more going on. We don’t respond well to anaesthetics, joint replacements need extra time and rehabilitation. Polio survivors have died being pushed along after joint re-placements.”

Mrs Henke said Mr Hunt was co-

convenor of Parliamentary Friends of Polio Survivors and Mr Billson had raised the needs of polio survivors in parliament “as well as being guest speaker at the Mt Eliza Polio Australia Retreat”.

“We need federal funding for ser-vices, for education of health profes-sionals, and to help fi nd many people who were told by their embarrassed parents never to mention polio again,” she said.

“They now fi nd it excruciatingly hard to come forward and seek help or to attribute the new pain, muscle weak-ness, fatigue, brain fog, respiratory and

swallowing problems to a virus that af-fected their lives as children.”

Mrs Henke has created a Facebook page to help people with polio in Asia, Africa, China and India.

“These countries have even less sup-port than us. Many of the beggars in In-dia and China are polio survivors, and you should see how they are forced to get around in Mexico.”

An online petition to support the Australian polio survivors’ efforts to gain federal funding can be signed at www.communityrun.org/petitions/federal-funding-urgently-needed-for-polio-survivors

Off the Canberra: Fran Henke is out to persuade politicians to pay more than lip service to the plight of polio sufferers. Picture: Yanni

Bashing chargesA SECOND man has been charged over the bashing of a man in Morning-ton last month.

A 23-year-old man from Morning-ton was charged with assault and drug traffi cking offences in relation to the alleged attack in which Mical Jones, 28, sustained serious head injuries. He was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday.

Kyle Pollard, 22, has also been charged in connection with the alleged attack. He fronted Frankston Magis-trates’ Court after he was arrested at his Frankston home around 6am on Tuesday 9 October.

He was charged with intention to cause serious injury and other assault-related charges and was remanded in custody to appear at a committal hear-ing in January.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rohan Brock of Mornington crime investi-gation unit said police would argue Pollard was the “main offender” in the alleged bashing.

Mr Jones, a house painter of Rose-bud, had been on a night out at venues in Main St, Mornington, and had left The Bay Hotel alone when it closed at 3.30am.

He was discovered unconscious and lying next to a rubbish bin by passers-by about 20 minutes later in Empire St Mall.

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Detective Senior Constable An-drew Hodgson of Rosebud crime investigation unit said two young women were walking on the beach near the yacht club when a man emerged from between boatsheds and deliberately exposed himself.


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By Keith PlattA MAN who spends much of his time protecting endangered birds has been attacked for the second time in eight months.

It appears Malcolm Brown is be-ing blamed for an inquiry that could lead to dogs being banned on beaches within Mornington Peninsula National Park.

“A drunken dog walker who lives nearby knocked on my door Saturday night, threatened me, pinned me up against my front door, stopping my ability to breath, and tore my shirt,” Mr Brown said on Monday.

In February, Mr Brown was thrown to the ground by an irate dog owner af-ter taking pictures of an unleashed dog near nesting hooded plovers.

Both assaults have been reported to police, although Mr Brown has not been told of any prosecution following the earlier incident.

“I think the police will be doing something this time. I’ve given them a statement and understand they’ll be going to see him this week.”

Mr Brown, an environmental con-sultant, fl ed to Gippsland from his Rye home after Saturday night’s attack.

“The life of being an activist is not very glamorous,” he said.

Mr Brown plans on returning to Rye later this week to break the news to his wife who has been in northern NSW.

“I was lucky to be able to come here to hide for a few days,” Mr Brown told The News from his rural retreat.

He said his assailant had been drunk “and so the actual conversation was not that clear”.

However, there was no misunder-standing the threat of further physical violence – “I’ll cut you into pieces and bury you out the back” – if Mr Brown persisted in advocating a ban on dogs in the national park.

“Luckily, I was on the phone talking about the threatened plovers when I answered the knock on the door,” Mr Brown said.

“It seemed a bit strange, so I kept the phone live and the person I was speak-ing with heard the whole assault.”

Mr Brown said his attacker and his female partner alleged a woman had left a message on their phone threaten-ing to poison their dog.

“I told them that had nothing to do with me,” Mr Brown said.

Mr Brown said he would continue to support a dog ban, but said people were misguided in thinking any ban was due to him.

“You can’t let people bully you like this. I don’t make these decisions and thumping me won’t make any differ-ence.

“If they had their dogs on a leash and kept them away from nesting birds there’d be no problem.”

Mr Brown said there was 75 per cent compliance with dog laws on beaches on the Western Port side of the penin-sula, but 90 per cent non-compliance on the ocean beaches, such as St An-drews and Rye.

As reported in The News two weeks ago (“Dog ban could protect endan-gered species”), Parks Victoria is seeking community feedback before deciding whether to ban dogs from the park, which covers the beaches and foreshore from Portsea to Bushrangers Bay and inland along Main Creek to Greens Bush at Main Ridge.

Chief ranger Libby Jude said there had been “numerous reports of dog at-tacks and threats to local wildlife”.

“There are 32 fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threat-ened living in the Mornington Penin-sula National Park and we need to pro-tect them,” she said.

The article also quoted Mr Brown saying the ban was long overdue and that giving the public a say was “ri-diculous”.

“It is the worst park in the state for protection of the hooded plover,” Mr Brown said.

Submissions close Friday 30 No-vember, so a decision is unlikely be-fore the end of the year or in time for this year’s nesting season.

For more information go to www.parks.vic.gov.au or phone 131 963.

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By Mike HastESSO is fl aring more gas than normal from its twin stacks due to a planned partial plant shutdown.

The fl aring started on 18 October and will last until Monday 5 November.

The company notifi ed the Hastings community when it sent a fax to West-ern Port Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 2 October.

Chamber president Lisa Dixon said the information from Esso about the increased fl aring came as a result of the company’s community dinner in August.

“Esso and Mobil acknowledged [at the dinner] that they would like to become more involved in the local com munity,” she stated.

“They would like to become more approachable. To help start this, they have sent out an explanation about increased fl aring and what it means to put residents at ease.”

Colloquially known as the candle-sticks, the fl ares are safety devices used to stop fl ammable gas escaping into the atmosphere in the event of occasional process interruptions, Esso states on its website.

“Instead of venting the gas to the atmosphere, it is burnt off safely under controlled conditions that minimise the environmental impact.

“Flare management is a priority task in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the pro-duction of oil and gas.”

In the letter to the chamber, Esso acting plant manager Neil Wainwright stated the Environment Protection

Authority had been notifi ed of the increased fl aring and “we will continue to update the EPA as required”.

“The Country Fire Authority, Vic-toria Police and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council have also been notifi ed.

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fl aring, we do not anticipate any impact to the community when this work is being conducted.”

The company said fl aring had been reducing since 2006 “because the acti vities of Longford plants, Long Island Point [Hastings] and our ethane

customer were well coordinated”.The exception was between Decem-

ber 2008 and March 2009 when a container ship’s anchor ruptured the pipeline under Port Phillip between Mordialloc and Altona (see box) that carries ethane from the Hastings plant.

Esso operation with flareEsso operation with flare

THE ethane pipeline under Port Phillip was ruptured on 13 December 2008 when an anchor of the container ship APL Sydney snagged it during a storm, causing about 60 tonnes of gas to escape.

It forced Esso to stop producing ethane while repairs were carried out.

The pipeline was fi xed by early March 2009, but then followed a drawn-out legal process with pipeline owners BHP Billiton and ExxonMobil (Esso), and Altona gas customers attempting to recoup cost of repairs and losses from the ship’s managers.

Almost $100 million was claimed, but only a third was awarded by the Federal Court.

An Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation found the ship’s anchor had been let go too close to the pipeline in gale force winds and insuffi cient anchor cable had been deployed.

In March 2010 the Federal Court strongly berated the Port of Melbourne Authority and a Port Phillip sea pilot for failing the ship’s captain, who had been ordered to remain anchored while his vessel was pushed closer to the undersea ethane pipeline.

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Flame on: Esso’s “candlesticks” will burn off more than the usual amount of gas until 5 November. Picture: Yanni


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Continued from Page 7Mr Wake said in the meantime an option was to

fi nish and use homes built at the corner of King and Victoria streets.

“It will be two months before we know when we’ll be able to fi nish.”

Remediation yet to be confi rmed by the EPA will include removing and replacing soil on the site and then capping it with concrete.

The unfi nished homes in Victoria St are next to a $1.5 million group house for six people with severe disabilities supported by a live-in carer.

When completed, the “affordable” homes will offer secure, long-term rental accommodation to senior citizens, families on low incomes, and people with intellectual and physical disabilities who can live independently with support.

Dubbed the “Hastings model” the project is be-

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Affordable housing on holdAffordable housing on holdWaiting for clean-up: The affordable housing complex at Hastings is built on a block bounded by Marine Pde, King and Victoria streets. Pictures: Keith Platt


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The hull of LHD Canberra, the fi rst of the navy’s two new amphibious ships, was built at the renowned naval shipyard in Ferrol in northern Spain by Navantia and launched in February 2011.

Canberra is a Landing Helicopter Dock ship and will be fi tted out by BAE Systems at Williamstown shipyard before going into service in 2014. The hull of her twin, Adelaide, will arrive in Australia in 2014.

They are 230 metres long, 32 metres wide, have a maximum draught of 7.18 metres and replace the navy’s existing amphibious ships, which support land forces.

Canberra will be partially “unfastened” over about two days near Geelong on the western side of Port Phillip, fl oated off when Blue Marlin submerges over about 24 hours in 23 metres in the middle of the bay and then towed by three tugs to Williamstown, where shipping lanes will be closed until Canberra has docked.

Carrying Canberra 12,000 nautical miles around the Cape of Good Hope in 45 days was not the heaviest task for Blue Marlin but was a challenge to load and transport as the hull protrudes 55 metres at the aft of Blue Marlin. A new attachment system had to be created.

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Blue Marlin – the world’s largest semi-submersible vessel – can carry up to 76,000 tons, usually oil rigs, and was built in 2000 for Dockwise. It is 224 metres long and 63 metres wide. She will be superseded later this year by Vanguard, a bowless semi-submersible that will carry 110,000 tons.

Loaded up: The navy’s newest vessel LHD Canberra on the world’s largest semi-submersible transport ship Blue Marlin enters Port Phillip on Wednesday morning last week.Picture: Andrew Mackinnon, www.aquamanships.com

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“The display can be seen from the school’s car park, so if anyone’s driving past they should check it out.”

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By Mike HastTHE last chapter in the Solomon Lew pool saga played out on Monday last week when contrac-tors started demolishing the $400,000 horizon pool built on Crown land at Mt Eliza.

Workers from Templestowe-based demolition fi rm DEC moved a heavy-duty concrete saw, small excavator and other equipment onto the property in Osprey Ave.

The pool was built without a planning permit and in secret on public foreshore land next to the Lew family holiday property above Moondah Beach.

It caused a huge ruckus when discovered by authorities after workers were heard bragging in a bar about building a pool that neighbours thought was a water tank.

Mornington Peninsula Shire ordered the pool be demolished and remediation of the land on which the pool, a retaining wall, fence and land-scaping had been placed.

Then followed months of controversy as law-yers acting for Mr Lew, a billionaire clothing re-tailer, tried fi rst to buy the public land and then lease it.

Mornington MP David Morris lobbied strongly for no sale of the land and shire councillor Leigh Eustace pushed the council to take legal action.

The shire closed part of Moondah Beach over

fears the land would subside when cracks were discovered in the retaining wall.

Last December an agreement was reached with the shire before the case went to Frankston Mag-istrates’ Court.

The shire became aware of the pool in a se-cluded part of the foreshore in August 2010.

The pool’s existence became public in May 2011 after a report in the Sunday Age.

The pool was emptied last August and covered to prevent its use while the council investigated the stability of the site and conducted negotia-tions with representatives from Lew family com-pany Shuttlehall regarding the safe removal of the pool.

The Osprey Ave property, believed to be worth more than $2.5 million, is used as a holiday re-treat by Jacqueline Lew and also has an indoor pool.

Last week, The News sought comment from Cr Eustace.

Cr Eustace said he had not “been offi cially informed by council of the works being under-taken” but knew they were pending.

“This is a good result for the protection of Crown land owned by the people of Victoria and the pool removal and restoration of the land be-ing at no cost to Mornington Peninsula ratepay-ers or the state government.”

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Dry party: Workers start demolishing the Lew family pool built in secret on public land at Mt Eliza. Below: After three days the retaining wall is gone and only the base of the $400,000 horizon pool remains.


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By Jo WinterbottomMORNINGTON Peninsula’s oldest house is in danger of closing unless more volunteers are found to help run the historical property.

The National Trust has appealed for assistance to keep McCrae Homestead open to the public.

McCrae Homestead manager Sharon Bowen said peninsula residents could “keep alive our pioneer heritage”.

“There is an urgent need for more people to assist in guiding visitors, housekeeping and maintenance of the house, visitor centre and gardens,” she said.

Volunteers are asked to give two half-days each month.

Built in 1844 on Arthur’s Seat Run, the largest lease in the fl edgling Port Phillip colony, the homestead is Victoria’s oldest original house and the only original pioneer property on the peninsula that is open to the public.

The historical value of the property is enhanced by the diaries, journals, music books and paintings left by the homestead’s designer and original resident, Georgiana McCrae.

A volunteer information session will be held at McCrae Homestead, 11 Beverley Rd, McCrae, on Saturday 27 October at 1.30pm. Details: 5986 1017.

History lives: Sharon Bowen, right, and volunteer Joan Hamilton-Snellgrove capture the mood circa 1850 in the kitchen of McCrae Homestead. Picture: Yanni

Historic home closure threatHistoric home closure threatGEORGIANA Huntley Gordon, daughter of the 5th Duke of Gordon, was already an accomplished artist and well-educated young woman when she married Andrew McCrae, a solicitor of Edinburgh, in 1830.

The couple lived in London before deciding to follow Andrew’s mother and brother, who had emigrated to Sydney. In 1839, just three years after Melbourne was founded, Andrew landed in Port Phillip colony. Georgiana and their four children followed the next year and they settled in a small house in Lonsdale St.

It could not have been more remote from her well-to-do life in London – in distance, amenity and fashion.

Melbourne had no made roads and the few declared thoroughfares were dotted with stumps that, being encountered by carriage wheels, frequently caused passengers to be violently ejected. They were dry and dusty ways in summer, impassable quagmires in winter.

There were few permanent buildings, but lots of tents.

Social life was very limited, especially for women, and Andrew struggled to make a success of his legal business.

In this environment, Georgiana had two more children and continued painting with distinction, although she was prevented from pursuing it as a career by Andrew’s family, who considered any profession, let along painting, unfi t for a lady.

McCrae decided to try his hand at farming and in 1844 obtained the lease of Arthur’s Seat Run, 8300 hectares that took in what is now Safety Beach, Dromana, McCrae, Arthurs Seat, Red Hill, Red Hill South and Main Ridge.

Georgiana designed the homestead and it was built by Andrew, his sons, their tutor and other men, who lived in timber huts. The principal builder was Henry Tuck who later took up Manton’s lease in Western Port.

The property was three days’ journey from Melbourne by horse and wagon or two days by boat. The nearest neighbours were at Cape Schanck and Mt Martha

Stores came from Melbourne by sailing vessel and were unloaded on the beach this is now McCrae.

Georgiana continued painting, played the piano, entertained visitors when they passed by, planted a garden and orchard,

and generally set to and created a home for her family. She gave birth to two more children while at Arthur’s Seat Run.

In 1851, Andrew could no longer afford to operate the lease and the family returned to Melbourne.

The house was owned by the Burrell family for 70 years and Arthur’s Seat Run was steadily reduced by subdivision until just 40 hectares were sold off in 1929 after Kate Burrell died.

From 1930 to 1950 McCrae Homestead had several owners until Georgiana’s grandson George McCrae purchased the property in 1961 and set about restoring it to be a museum to his grandparents.

On his death in 1970, it was sold to the National Trust and opened to the public after being restored as near as possible to its original form.

The house is only one of two drop slab timber pioneer dwellings in Victoria and stands just as Georgiana envisaged it.

Visitors to McCrae Homestead and Museum in Beverley Rd, McCrae, get a vivid glimpse into the family life of a pioneer past that can scarcely be imagined.

The homestead is open from midday to 4pm each weekend.

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Early birds hoping to snap up winning fishBy Jo WinterbottomTHE early bird will catch the big fi sh in the an-nual Tea Tree Snapper Fishing Competition next month.

Anglers hopeful of winning the title of Victo-rian Amateur Snapper Champion can start fi sh-ing from 5am on Friday 2 November and fi nal weigh-in is at Mornington Racecourse at 2pm on Saturday 3 November.

The annual competition hosted by Snapper Point Angling Club, now in its 29th year, is billed as “the competition for the serious Port Phillip and Western Port fi sherman” and last year at-tracted 2100 people in 845 boats.

Last year’s winner, Mark Sullivan of Tyabb, got an early start to hook his 10.5kg “big red” about 8am. As in previous years, the heaviest fi sh was caught in Western Port.

Fisheries offi cers will be out and about at boat ramps and popular fi shing spots during the com-petition to ensure competitors are fi shing within the rules. The bag limit for snapper is 10 fi sh at least 28cm long, only three of which may be sized 40cm or larger. Recreational anglers may not sell the fi sh they catch.

For the sixth year, the Tea Tree competition will have a rule that snapper must be at least 40cm to be accepted for weigh-in.

John Beasy of Snapper Point Angling Club said the minimum size was designed to decrease the overall number of fi sh taken during the tourna-ment.

He said discarded fi sh found fl oating in the bays had been a problem in past tournaments, but

he dismissed suggestions for a catch-and-release competition, saying it was “not viable”. Very few anglers knew how to safely release live snapper, he said.

November is when the best snapper catches are usually made in Port Phillip and Western Port, as adult fi sh enter the bays in large numbers to spawn. Catches of large snapper usually tail off at the end of summer, but good catches were main-tained throughout the winter just fi nished.

However, fi sheries researchers of the Depart-ment of Primary Industries have warned we could be coming to the end of a few years of bumper catches.

A DPI snapper fi shery forecast based on the number of baby snapper that settle in Port Phil-lip each year predicts smaller catches in coming seasons.

“The forecast for snapper fi shing in Port Phillip is for the recent exceptional catches to moderate over the next three years,” the report said.

It said snapper spawned in Port Phillip were the mainstay of Victoria’s western snapper stock, which extends from Wilsons Promontory to about the Murray River mouth in SA.

More than $120,000 of prizes is up for grabs in the Tea Tree competition, including three boats and all manner of fi shing tackle and boating ac-cessories. Winner of the heaviest fi sh also wins a wooden trophy carved by Mornington boatbuild-er Peter Adcock.

Entry is $60, or $30 for juniors. Forms are at tackle shops or online at www.teatreesnapper.org.au

NEWS DESK

My red: Josh Pingiaro shows his best catch.

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real estate directorySid FergusonMobile:0418 321 963

Satchwells1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888

EMAIL: [email protected]

Phil StoneMobile: 0412 226 758


L. Cooper Real Estate1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,SOMERVILLE 5977 7766

Sean CrimminsMobile: 0411 734 814

Baywest Real Estate87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412


OPEN FOR INSPECTIONSATURDAY 27th OCTOBERSOMERVILLE28 Lower Somerville Road 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 73334/8 Raymond Street 11.00-11.30amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77663 The Green 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766

TYABB2 Craig Avenue 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 733334 Seaview Road 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776619 Banksia Crescent 1.00-1.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776615 Elle Way 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

HASTINGS7/3 Gold Court 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 73334 Hodgins Road 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 733310 McCallum Street 11.30-12.00 noonTallon First National 5979 300024 Lantons Way 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 733311 Jarrod Drive 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 7333116 Marine Parade 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 7333263 Marine Parade 12.00-12.30pmHarcourts 5970 733311 Spruce Drive 12.30-1.00pmSatchwells 5979 18881/21 Spring Street 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

17 Hilltop Rise 1.00-1.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355546 Warranqite Crescent 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73331-3 / 16 Douglas Street 1.30-2.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 3555 3/9 Rankin Road 2.00-2.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355518 Victor Drive 2.15-2.45pmHarcourts 5970 73336,13 & 17 Annette Court 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

CRIB POINT98 Lorimer Street 11.00-11.30amSatchwells 5979 1888107 Disney Street 11.30-12.00pmHarcourts 5970 733354 Campbell Street 12.00-12.30pmSatchwells 5979 188811 Market Street 1.00-1.30pmTallon First National 5979 300038 Park Road 1.30-2.00pmSatchwells 5979 18884/44 Park Road 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73334/7 Point Road 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 733352 Pearce Street 2.15-2.45pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35554/26 Point Road 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333288-290 Stony Point Road 3.00-3.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355513 Mentiplay Street 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

BITTERN88 Jacka Street 11.30am - 12.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

8 Myers Road 11.30am - 12 noonSatchwells 5979 1888350 Disney Street 11.30am - 12 noonHarcourts 5970 7333118 Jacka Street 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333182 South Beach Road 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 73332524 Frankston-Flinders Road 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73332 Dunstan Street 1.30-2.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355589 Jacka Street 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 73335 Warrangine Creek Lane 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 733351 Flinders Street 3.00-3.30pmSatchwells 5979 18889 Goris Close 3.00-3.30pmSatchwells 5979 18881/21 Portsmouth Road 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

SOMERS2 South Beach Road 1.00-1.30pmSatchwells 55979 1888

BALNARRING17 Station Street 12.00-12.45pmSatchwells 5979 1888105 Bittern Dromana Road 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 733319 Buckley Street 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 733347 Brooksby Square 2.00 -2.30pmHarcourts 5970 733366 Balnarring Road 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

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Tallon

Alf TallonMobile:0417 711 958

Tallon First National35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000


Chris JonkerMobile:0404 299 854

Ben Tallon Real Estate1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003


Kerry-Lee Marshall Mobile: 0408 363 686

Century 21 Homeport2100 Frankston–Flinders Road, HASTINGS.5979 3555

EMAIL:[email protected]

Western Port

Jason DowlerMobile: 0403 598 754

Harcourts HastingsShop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7733


Michael CurryMobile:0409 410 456

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


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Address: 2 South Beach Road, SOMERSAuction: This Saturday 27 October at 1.30pmAgency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888Agent: Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368

THIS contemporary family home provides all the opportunities you need to create a wonderful beachside lifestyle. The expansive 1040-square metre block is a veritable blank canvas, with space to incorporate all your landscaping ideas, and the home – available with vacant possession – is also primed for a decorator’s touch. From the formal entry, a timber staircase takes you up to the main open-plan living area with both the casual meals area and kitchen perfectly capturing the views across Western Port Bay to Phillip Island. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and plenty of bench space and there arestainless-steel appliances including an underbench oven and dishwasher. An interesting feature is the rectangular picture window above the gas heater in the living room. It creates a spectacular frame for the constantly changing seascape beyond. The room is fl ooded with natural light from the fl oor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding doors open on to the balcony. Also on this level is the main bedroom, which has an ensuite and walk-in robe. The ground fl oor has a very practical layout with four more bedrooms – one in each corner. All bedrooms have built-in robes and share a second bathroom, which has a spa bath. From the double garage there is internal access via the laundry. There is extra entertaining space outside, underneath the top fl oor balcony, with an external staircase heading back up top.

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PRICE: $409,500 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 2:15 - 2:45pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Stunning four bedroom on approx 1371sqm, (master with walk-in robe and ensuite) plus study home with six-foot sweeping verandahs. Featuring separate zone formal and informal living areas, adjoining the family area is the stunning timber kitchen with overhead leadlight cupboards. Outside boasts double garage, single carport and outdoor entertaining area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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BITTERN 2 Dunstan Street

PRICE: $645,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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

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PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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

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HASTINGS 3/9 Rankin Road

AUCTION CANCELLED

Rock solid, brick veneer within striking distance to the town centre, foreshore and Marina. Featuring three large bedrooms with B.I.R.’s, updated kitchen and renovated bathroom. Boasting new carpet, freshly painted throughout, aluminium windows, large backyard and side gated access with carport. Our vendor’s instructions are clear, this house must be sold! Ideal to invest and forget, or perfect for first home buyers. Contact Exclusive Agent.

VIEW: Not availableAUCTION:CancelledAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road,Hastings 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 4 Kurrajong Street

CRIB POINT 290 Stony Point Road

PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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

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PRICE: From $335,000VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE REDUCTION - Contemporary style 18 square villas, one with own street frontage; only 200m to the foreshore. Featuring, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock-up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, north aspect to rear, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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HASTINGS 1-3/16 Douglas Street

HASTINGS 17 Hilltop Rise

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

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

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In a big countryCOUNTRY living at its best is what’s on offer here with this magnifi cent property, set on 1.52 hectares. A long driveway sweeps past stands of native trees to reveal this stunning home that has been built to provide the family with fi ne luxury, coupled with the serenity of the bush. A staggering 297 square metres (32 square) of living space includes a cavernous lounge and a separate home theatre room. Other areas include a casual family meals room with an adjoining kitchen so impressive it alone nearly steals the show. There is an alfresco entertaining area and when the lights go down, retire to one of the four bedrooms. The master bedroom has the largest ensuite you will ever see, and his and hers walk-in robes. Every aspect of this grand, semi-rural estate provides a rural outlook and for those with horses, there are plenty of sheds that could be converted to stables.

Address: 2340 Frankston-Flinders Road, BITTERNPrice: $740,000 plusAgency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003Agent: Wendy Tallon, 5979 8003

Forest for the treesSET to impress all who inspect it, this massive family home is situated on a 1900-square metre block with multiple outdoor entertaining options. The interior has been zoned to provide four living areas to give every member of the family their own space. Parents can get away from it all with a private retreat upstairs that has access to the timber deck, and there is a separate lounge for formal occasions. For the kids there is a large family room and private study. Running along the rear of the home is a splendid patio with impressive trusses and cafe blinds that fully enclose the area. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and a gorgeous ensuite with a spa bath looking out across the property. Three more bedrooms all have built-in robes. Although impressive in size, the home barely makes a dent in this super-sized allotment. There are landscaped gardens at the front and at the back is a vast lawn area with some nice gum trees.

Address: 8 Woodlands Grove, SOMERVILLEPrice: $580,000 – $630,000Agency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333Agent: Kane MacRae, 0431 069 550


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www.satchwells.com.au1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageHASTINGSBALNARRING

03 5979 188803 5983 5509

Satchwells

BITTERNOffers over $400,000

Immac 3BR home still under warranty designed for family living. Main bedroom with ens, remaining bedrooms with BIRs. A bright central kitchen with quality s/s appliances complete with d/washer, d/heating & ceiling fans.

QUALITY, COMFORT & STYLISH LIVING11 Spruce Drive - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

HASTINGSAsking $385,000

This home has had the full makeover - repainted inside & out, new carpet, garden update. Comprises 4BRs all with robes. Master with WIR and full ensuite. 2 sep living areas, lounge opening to undercover entertaining area. Lots of extras concrete drive, sunblinds, security doors etc.

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Approx 3 years old in near new condition. The home has a great sense of space. All 3BRs are spacious in size and have robes, the master has a WIR and ensuite. Ducted heating and cooling. Solar gas hot water and ducted vacuum system. Open plan dining area adjoins the kitchen with electric oven and gas cooktop.

NEW AND INVITING IN QUIET COURT LOCATIONInspect by Appointment

SOMERSAsking $895,000 - $940,000

Positioned on the high side of Somers backing onto a fabulous 200 acres this Architecturally designed substantial home allows space for all your family, guests and a place to run a small business from. A/C, inground pool, ensuite, this property could also rent as holiday rental. Just doors from the Somers Beach

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Invest, downsize or just start out with this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom immaculate home. Walk in robe & ensuite to a spacious master bedroom,

2 separate living rooms and a dining area adjoining the kitchen.

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Asking $330,000 - $350,000CRIB POINT

CRIB POINTAsking From $210,000

ACT NOW! NOTE - TERMS: $500 DEPOSIT, BALANCE TO 5% SETTLE: ON TITLE RELEASE (*Special Conditions Apply).

INVESTOR - RETIREE - FIRST HOME BUYER38 Park Road - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

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windows, stained glass just some of its period features. Main bedroom offers plenty of storage with BIRs.Fireplace and s/system heating/cooling. Kitchen adjoins dining area and offers. The original bathroom is neat and tidy.

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Great for 1st home or investment. Plenty of potential, immac inside & out. 3BRs all with BIRs, bathroom & living area. Neat & tidy kitchen, gas cook-top with electric oven & adjoins dining area. Gas heating, cooling, outdoor entertainment area. Lovely spacious front & rear yard. Close to all facilities.

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Budget priced 3 bedroom brick veneer home in the Golden Triangle area of Hastings. Easy walk to the comprehensive shopping precinct and easy walk to the board walk, jetty and waters edge. Situated on an allotment of 724 m2 with stamped planning permits for 2 lot sub-division.

FIRST HOME OR DEVELOPMENT SITEInspect by Appointment


BIRs, gas heating, large lounge area and entry hall leading to hostess kitchen. Under cover verandah. All this positioned on a large allotment, with possible side entrance for boat/caravan. An inspection is a must!

GREAT START OR INVESTInspect by Appointment

BITTERNAsking $385,000

Built in the early 1900’s with Period elegance, this beautifully restored home offers everything. The home has been re-stumped, rewired

A TOUCH OF CHARACTER8 Myers Road - Inspect Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

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This two storey story book home presents high character & imaginative architecture. This surprising spacious 3BR (ensuite to master) home has a great

appliances inc dishwasher, stunning open plan living/meals with northerly aspect

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4 bedrooms master with ensuite and WIR. Features, GDH, split system cooling, 1 large living area and 1 small living area adjoining dining and kitchen, gas cooktop, electric oven & 2 car garage with remote door & rear access. Situated on 657 m2 native garden landscaped block.

4 BEDROOMS AND LIKE NEWInspect by Appointment


Set a short distance from the Marina, this 3brm home is set on ap-prox 750sqm. Features include bedrooms with BIRs. On entry you

quality hostess kitchen with gas appliances and dishwasher.

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This lovely period home offers 3 bedrooms plus a study,2 bathrooms,

1400sqm block approx, huge shed 16x3 meters and a 4 car carport.

BEAUTIFUL PERIOD HOME ON 1400sqms HUGE SHED 51 Flinders Street - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm

Offers over $420,000

In great location this spacious home boasts 3 great living areas & an alfresco area for outdoor entertaining. Includes 3BRs, study, lounge, dining area, games & rumpus rooms, d/heating & evap cooling. Kitchen boasts s/s appli-ances. Dble garage plus rear rollerdoor gives access to the backyard.

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HASTINGS$495,000

This property is located at the end of a cul de sac. Approx 6 years young this owner -

suite plus a spacious study at the entry; 2 living areas and a sep dining area off the open kitchen, gas ducted heating, evap cooling also a solar hot water and ducted vacuum.

A PACKAGE WITH THE LOT!Inspect by Appointment

SOMERVILLEAsking $1.3m

This fully furnished 2 storey BV 4BR Merrigal built home is approx 5 years old in court location,. Downstairs incls 2BRs with WIRs, study, bathroom & laundry, gas cooktop & 900ml electric oven, large family & living area. Upstairs master & ensuite, o/plan lounge, dining & kitchen with walk in pantry.

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Offering 5BRs with BIRs to 4, master with ens & WIR. 3 living areas. Open plan kitchen & meals area, s/steel appliances & d/washer. Gas duct heating & evap cooling. Door from kitchen & meals area leads to the undercover entertainment & garden areas. Double garage with internal & side access. Land approx 807sqm in a prime location.

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BITTERNOffers over $400,000

Desirably located in a quiet court setting in Bittern. This four bedroom

800 sqm of land and is within walking distance to Primary School, public transport and the recently completed Bittern Shopping Centre.

IDEAL LOCATION, WORK FROM HOME9 Goris Close - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm

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SatchwellsSOMERS

MORTGAGEE AUCTION: THIS SATURDAY 27th OCT @ 1.30PM

50 paces to the South Seas Steps, this contemporary family home delivers you the opportunity to create a

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 60-90 DAYS

2 South Beach Road - Inspect Saturday from 1.00pm




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PRETTY AS A PICTUREAUCTION SATURDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER AT 12.30pm

54 Campbell Street - Inspect Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm

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Asking $395,000

On approx 800sqm with remote

garage for cars.

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Negotiable over $350,000

In a delightful street, this property has three bedrooms all with built-in robes, master bedroom with ensuite.Two split-system heating and cooling units, spacious living area adjoining the lovely large kitchen that is central to both living areas. Step out to rear sunroom and outside to the 800sqm block with veggie gardens, shedding, chook pen and entertainment area. Side access provides plenty of space for caravans, boats and trailers.

DECEASED ESTATE

Inspect By Appointment


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

Shop 1, 34 High StHastings “Your Local Expert”

HASTINGS $285,000

When investing in real estate those in the know buy within walking distance to the centre of town. This 3br, 1 bathroom property is perfectly suited to the investor out there looking for a good buy. With a long term tenancy

Located only minutes to the town centre of Hastings it will always be in demand from prospective tenants in the future and looking at the long term options it would make a great site for two new townhouses S.T.C.A. Now is the time to buy, dont wait until these kind of properties are back over $300,000, buy today at a discount.

WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN

CRIB POINT $400,000+

Delightful 3 bedroom home set on 1/4 acre in quiet street with established landscaped gardens which can be enjoyed from all rooms inside this home. Gas heating and split system air conditioning offer comfort all year round. BIR plus WIR

cupboard space, near new appliances and s/s dishwasher. Perfect for entertaining; step out from the family and dining

and 3 phase power. What more could you ask for. Inspection by appointment.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

HASTINGS $490,000+

If you have been looking for a nice big home on a block big in a quiet area thats NOT an estate this is the home for you. Set on approx 1017m2 (just over acre) and measuring approx 30sqs there is no shortage of living space inside or out. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus a study, open plan

appliances in the kitchen, ducted vac and the list goes on.

SECLUDED MASTERPIECE

BITTERN $780,000

A stunning lifestyle property set on two acres of landscaped gardens and established native woodlands. A circular

brings you to the well maintained 28sqs family home. Features large formal and informal living zones with an

Centrally located timber kitchen with natural gas stove.

NEIGHBOURS BE GONE

CRIB POINT $299,900

Lazy days await in this beautiful near new unit with the adjacent foreshore reserve beckoning you to walks by the bay. This home sized villa has clean neutral colour scheme with earth tone contrasts and a bright north facing living/meals opening to a private courtyard behind. 3BRs (birs) & full ensuite, kitchen with gas appliances, gas ducted heat and double lock up garage.

JUST RIGHT!.... ON THE RESERVE

BITTERN $470,000+

Located in one of Bitterns best streets and set to the rear of approx 1070m2 of land this property is ripe for subdivision. With properties in the street recently achieving prices in excess of $500,000 now is the time to buy. The home

giving parents their own retreat away from the kids.

POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE

HASTINGS $385,000

Take a look at this, located within walking distance to the centre of Hastings this property just might be the answer for the builder or developer out there looking for the next project. Sitting on approx 900m2 the existing 3br home complete with ensuite to master is quite neat and will make a good rental, in addition to that the vendor has had plans drawn up for two single storey dwellings to be built behind (1 x 2br and 1 x 3br).

DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS & PERMITS INCLUDED

BITTERN $359,000

Brand new and right opposite the new Village centre, this perfectly located home unit would make a great investment or retirement home. Featuring a big bright and open living space inside and a decent private outdoor area it would suit a variety of lifestyles. The generous kitchen features gas cooking and dishwasher, there are 3 bedrooms, main with full en suite and there is gas ducted heating throughout. Top it off with a double remote garage and water tank.

VILLAGE LIVING

HASTINGS $252,000

Take advantage of the low interest rates and lower market prices before it is too late. This neat and tidy 3 bedroom home features robes in all rooms, lounge with separate dining off the kitchen, large undercover alfresco area, good shedding and very neat and tidy block measuring approx 500m2. Located close to schools, public transport, and all Hastings has to offer.

TRY AND BEAT THIS PRICE!!!

CRIB POINT $378,000

This fully renovated 3BR BV home is ready to enjoy as it is. Every window in this home overlooks established gardens. Features: modern kitchen with new appliances and dishwasher, meals and family room which open to alfresco area plus formal

plenty of privacy, this property is a must see!

BRILLIANT CHOICE...

HASTINGS $279,000

the yard is a blank canvas and anything you do here in creating gardens will add value to this home. Situated In a peaceful street with a short stroll to the foreshore and Hastings shopping centre. dont miss it!!

FIRST HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS.

BITTERN $740,000+

Lifestyle without compromise is offered here at Stone gate on the fringe of Warrangine Park. A long driveway sweeps past native stands and reveals a stunning new home. Built for luxurious family living this beauty offers 32 squares of living with 4

has an en suite to party in and dual walk in robes! Enjoy rural outlooks at your natural surrounds from many aspects.

3.75 ACRES COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST


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

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Out of date inspections - Low rent - Lack of communication

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www.harcourts.com.au

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

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

This spacious and freshly renovated home, finished to exacting standards and situated in a quiet, yet convenient waterside location, is within a short stroll of High Street shopping, Marina, library, schools & transport.Private and secure, this property will appeal to anyone wanting a quite retreat with all the convenience of local amenities. With two living areas the home can be opened up to incorporate both indoor & outdoor living while the second living area, with central open fire place, is ideal for those cooler nights. Featuring two huge double bedrooms with built-in robes & master with en-suite, the property also features a stylish, modern kitchen with quality fixtures and fittings and a contemporary styled, central bathroom. While enjoying the private landscaped gardens, the two separate driveways - with remote entry gates - provide room for a boat or caravan. Special features include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, stone bench-tops, merbau decking, private secure gardens & large single garage with internal access.

Hastings 1/21 Spring Street

For Sale $365,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

Private, Secure and Waterside

Tim Hughes M 0410 470 515 E [email protected]

2 2 1

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

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


With a picturesque outlook, multiple paddocks and 2 living zones this property is well-suited to hobby farmers and families looking for the peace and quiet of country living. Comprising 3BR’s - main with WIR & FES - formal lounge, open-plan kitchen, meals and family room, central bathroom, sunny deck for entertaining and a triple carport. Special features include a bungalow, garden shed, new fencing, r/cycle air con, polished boards and a dam.

Auction Saturday 17th November at 3.30pmView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 11.30am - 12.00 Noon

Bittern 350 Disney Street

Kane MacRae 0431 069 550 E [email protected] Tim Ripper 0434 513 640 E [email protected]

7 Acres (approx) - Lifestyle Living!3 2 3

5977 225572 Main Street, Mornington, Victoria 3915a

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[email protected]

A Touch Of ClassPerfectly placed at the end of a quiet court, this

place to bring up your family. From expansive open plan living, to the 5 bedrooms (2 with ensuites),

on 2835sqm of mature Mt Eliza woodland. Only minutes to the village, some of the Peninsula’s best schools and the beach. Also features a circular driveway, double lock-up garage, ducted gas

Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

MOUNT ELIZA - 7 Livingstone Court AUCTION: Saturday 17th November at 12 noon

EXCEPTIONALLY neat, this two-bedroom, rendered townhouse is close to the marina and High Street shops. Both bedrooms have built-in robes and share the bathroom. A large lounge has ducted, split-system air-conditioning and a gas log fi re. Polished fl oorboards are a nice touch. The modern kitchen with dining area is the best feature of the home, with all new appliances including a stainless-steel underbench oven and tile splashbacks. Through the single garage at the front, the home has internal access via the laundry. The block size is a very manageable 320 square metres with neat front and back yards as well as good fences.

Fishing for a good buy

Address: 1/93 Salmon Street, HASTINGSPrice: $365,000Agency: Tallon FIrst National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

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HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Extensive gardens, graceful silver birches & a meandering paved driveway lead the way through to this beautifully designed acre of mature gardens and on to a tastefully renovated family home with outdoor entertaining area, water-feature & extensive merbu decking. Internally this charming home comprises 3 double bedrooms all with walk-in robes & master with en-suite & BIR’s, formal lounge featuring open fire place & French doors opening onto the outdoor entertaining area, large study/library, light-filled dining area warmed by cosy Coonara, adjoining galley style kitchen with s/s appliances & loads of storage through-out the home. Extra features include: zoned gas ducted heating, ducted vacuum, floating floorboards, access for car or boat to rear double garage/workshop connected to power & water, generous-sized single garage with adjoining storage area & internal access. All this and just a nine minute stroll to Balnarring Village, this property is a must to inspect.

Balnarring 66 Balnarring Road

Auction Saturday 27th October at 3.00pm on siteView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

One Acre and walking distance to the Village

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E [email protected]

3 2 2

AUCTION

Set amongst native trees and on a one acre (approx) block in a sought after pocket of Bittern this expansive home is sure to impress all those who inspect. Comprising of 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (one with spa), 2 kitchens, study, multiple living zones and an outdoor entertaining area/patio. Special features include wood fire heater, 2 x gas ducted heating, timber floors, artist studio, external power, sheds, chicken coop, return drive way and dual access. The added bonus of being able to divide the house into two separate homes also makes the property sought after by those looking for dual occupancy, privacy from children, or the ability to run a business such as a B&B (STCA) or company retreat. Safety and security compliance features abound for permit to use as two boarding houses for up to 9 guests. All within close proximity to Bittern Fields Shopping centre, HMAS Cerberus, Stony Point, primary schools, transport, golf courses, wineries and beaches.

Bittern 118 Jacka Street

Auction Saturday 10th November at 1.00pm on siteView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.30-1.30pm

Hidden gem - Dual living

Kane MacRae 0431 069 550 E [email protected]

9 4 2

AUCTION

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Oasis has been foundPositioned in ‘Old Tyabb’ with an enviable, quiet location, just minutes from the foreshore, schools, shops and transport this really is an opportunity not to be missed. Offering four bedrooms, master with FES and walk through robe, three bedrooms have BIR’s. The home also boasts three separate living areas and an in-ground swimming pool, ideal for lazing around in the coming summer months. Set on a large ½ acre block of beautifully landscaped grounds and with substantial shedding, four car carport and single lock up garage with access into the house.

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E [email protected]

For Sale $665,000View www.harcourts.com.au

Hastings 22 Burke Street 4 2 5

2 1 1

Nestled between other similar acreage properties this amazing lifestyle home is situated on approx 5 acres and has dual access, very handy for anyone wanting to work from home. Located in the ever popular Bittern, the residence consists of four spacious bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and dining with an adjoining living area and formal dining room. The master bedroom overlooks landscaped gardens and has an ensuite and walk in robe. Three more bedrooms have built in robes and share the family bathroom. Additional features include slate flooring, ceiling fans and wood fired Coonara in the living area. Outside you will find a new double carport, large machinery shed and fenced paddocks. The location is close to the Bittern Fields shopping centre, schools, beaches, wineries and golf courses.

Bittern 182 South Beach Road

For Sale Negotiable over $750,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

Private, Peaceful & Convenient - 5 Acres!

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

4 2 2

Immaculate low-maintenance gemSituated in a quiet & leafy pocket of town, this unit is sure to impress with open-plan living and a great courtyard. This property is perfect for first home buyers, investors or older couples looking to downsize. Comprising of 2BR’s, 1 bath-room, kitchen/meals/living area, single garage and large front yard. Close to shops, transport and primary schools.

Kane MacRae M 0431 069 550 E [email protected]

Auction Saturday 10th November at 11.00amView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Crib Point 4/7 Point Road

FOR SALE


35 High Street,Hastings tallon.com.au 5979 3000

Tallon

DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

HASTINGS

Build Your Dream

For Sale: $220,000

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

HASTINGS

Little Gem

For Sale: $299,000

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

HASTINGS

Looking For An Investment?

For Sale: $350,000

Investors looking for a new property with good tenants need look no further. Leased until 31/05/2013 at $275pw this BV home is situated on 676m2. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, dual access bathroom, lounge, separate dining & family, modern kitchen with upright gas cooker & gas heating. Outside a large concreted area for entertaining & plenty of shedding at rear. Close to main shopping precinct, schools & transport. All this on a no through road.

Great Value Doesn’t Last Long

For Sale: $340,000

Three-bedroom home with open plan living extending to a modern kitchen, main bedroom has FES & two with BIR’s. The home has s/system air-conditioning. There is plenty of scope to extend on the large block that has a double carport & garden shed. Let on a month-to-month basis at $275.00 per week. This is

sought after Old Tyabb area.

HASTINGS

HASTINGS

Spotlight On McCallum

Inspect: Saturday 27th Oct 11.30-12.00pmFor Sale: $355,000

rental investment. Walking distance to shops, doctors and transport, this neat 3 bedder is set on a large block of land with plenty of sheds. A modern kitchen has wall oven, gas cook top and dishwasher, lounge incorporates formal dining and there is gas heating, double carport, well maintained lawns & concrete driveway.

10 McCallum Street

CRIB POINT

Sandstone Lodge

Inspect: Saturday 27th Oct 1.00-1.30pmFor Sale: $450,000

Ideal for the larger family this home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara woodheater, a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms all on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIR’s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage with power, water tanks, pergola and verandahs

11 Market Street

Make An Offer - Vendor Says Sell

For Sale: $295,000

Pick your own builder and design your dream home on the largest block in the estate. Situated at the end of the court in a quiet location framed by trees and close to recreational facilities. It’s an ideal position for family safety. This is your chance to live in the ‘Toorak’ end of Hastings, the Old Tyabb area. (we have a range of plans starting from $140,000)

HASTINGS BITTERN

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

For Sale: $795,000

PRICE REDUCED

CRIB POINT

Don’t Let This Pass By

For Sale: $331,000

Hardiplank 3BR ranch-style home set behind a high fence in private gardens. Country decor, high vaulted ceilings, large open-plan lounge/dining overlooking a modern kitchen with wall oven and gas cooktop. Two bedrooms

S/system air-conditioning and coonara heater. Decked verandah’s on both sides and steel garage/workshop at rear. Leased until the June 2013 at $295pw.

BITTERN

Don’t Be A Slave To Rent

For Sale: $375,000

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

HASTINGS

Vendor Meets The Market

For Sale: $355,000

energy rated home. Three living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, two more with BIR’s, modern kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, under-bench oven, d/w & pantry. The home comes with ducted heating, s/system air-con & solar hot water service. Outside is a garden & decked area for entertaining. Set on a wide block with rear access on both sides. Vendor is keen to move on - Make an offer!

HASTINGS

Fit For The Family

For Sale: $410,000

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

bedrooms and 2 tiled bathrooms.

HASTINGS

Don’t Let This One Get Away

For Sale: $415,000

Set in the leafy Old Tyabb area, this four-bedroom BV family home is sure to please. An L-shaped lounge/dining

kitchen with granite benchtops and modern appliances.The main bedroom has a WIR & FES, two more bedrooms have BIR’s. For convenience the home has ducted heating plus s/system air-conditioning. Outside is a paved pergola area and large garage shed.

NEW

LISTING

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LISTING

HASTINGS

Seaside Villas

For Sale: $475,000

You can smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse. Double storey, 3BR’s and 3 bathrooms with open-plan living area including a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. Main bedroom with WIR & FES + balcony. Upstairs is a study & extra lounge room. As you would expect there is also ducted heating & air-conditioning. Outside is a double garage with rear roller door and paved entertainment area.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villa

For Sale: $365,000

You can smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse. This home comprises of 2BR’s with BIR’s, modern bathroom, separate toilet, large lounge with

conditioning. A large modern kitchen has s/steel appliances & adjacent dining area with high ceilings &

internal access. Front garden & high fencing.

BITTERN

Location, Location, Location

For Sale: $315,000

As-new, 5-star energy rating 3BR, 2 bathroom unit. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 with BIR’s. Good size lounge,

kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, with under-bench oven and d/w. Secure courtyard at the side, water tank and fully fenced front garden. At the rear is a single garage with internal entry. Largest unit on the block, walking distance to shops, transport and the Bittern Market. Expected rental income approx $295-$300pw.

NEW

LISTING

NEW

LISTING


Tallon

tallon.com.au

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

ALF TALLONPhone:5979 3000

BAXTER - FOR SALE

Excellent Exposure

For Sale: $1,350,000

Dual access corner block measuring 1474m2 situated on Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road. Zoned Business 1 , the site is let to a hand car wash + kebab shop with permits. 10 year lease with a 10 year option. Returning $80,000pa + GST + Ogs. CPI + market reviews in lease. Zoning allows for 2-3 storey develop-ment + underground carpark (STCA). Brick workshop (9mx7m) with toilet & dual roller doors. Site has three-phase power. Long settlement available.

INVESTMENT

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

Investment - Three Retail Shops!

For Sale: $935,000

Located in the center of town, these three occupied

Shop 1 - Butcher ShopShop 2 - Fruit and Vegetable Shop

Double brick construction with car parking out front + 3 at rear. Well presented with excellent location and exposure. Land size approx 380m2 with total building size approx 300m2. Currently returning 6.07%

Excellent Takings

For Sale: $270,000 + SAV

Well-presented restaurant, established for 8 years and operating 7 days per week for dinner only. Employs 4 casual staff + 1 full time chef. Extensive takeaway menu, full liquor license for 80 people.

5 year + 5 year lease,

tables, chairs, crockery + cutlery etc etc)

BUSINESS

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

CRIB POINT - FOR SALE

Development Opportunity

For Sale: $220,000

Zoned Business 1 this 251m2 approx block is opposite the train station and Cerberus Naval base. Main road frontage with street parking available front and side.Adjoining block also available for purchase, ideal for

(STCA)

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

For Sale: Price on Application

Situated at the Marina, the Galley Cafe has a loyal customer base with excellent takings for this easily op-

negotiable

BUSINESS

INVESTMENT

LAND

CARRUM DOWNS - FOR SALE

Warehouse/Factory + Takeaway Shop

For Sale: $750,000 + SAV

Located just off Frankston Dandenong Road in the busy industrial estate. At the front is a take away shop of approx 82sqm, leased until January 2013 with 2 x 3 year options. Current rental is $24,288 pa (gross) + GST. At the back

Rental is $27,000 PA + GST. Approx 500m from Peninsula

occupy the rear factory, the choice is yours! Approx 6.8% return if kept as investment with current rental rates.

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To advertise in the

commercial real estate

liftout of

Western Port News,

contact

Jason Richardson

on 0421 190 318 or

[email protected]

PUBLISHED WEEKLY

9654 8666

BAYSIDE BEAUTY Rare retail offering within Mt Eliza’s Village retail

centre with potential to value add 2 shops & 1st floor office on 1 title Total Rental: $54,820*pa net Land Area: 262m2* Potential for subdivision (STPA)

AUCTION: FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2PM Alex Ham 0410 545 226Michael Gross 0419 355 561 *approx

MOUNT ELIZA 18 Ranelagh Drive

Custom designsSPECIALISING in custom furniture design, this long-established business has an extensive, nationwide database of clients. The business would suit qualifi ed people operating in similiar industries or could be purchased as an investment and run under management with all trained staff prepared to stay on.

Furniture design, SORRENTOPrice: $180,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

Ticks all the (pizza) boxesON a busy main road, this pizza restaurant is part of a popular and well-known franchise. Trading seven days a week, takings are about $11,000 per week. The owner is willing to offer the business on a trial and all staff are in place if required. The business could be very easily be run under management or operated by new owners.

Pizza and pasta, LANGWARRINPrice: $140,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859


All The Hard Work Has Been Done

Sale Price: $120,000 + savContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

Sale Price: $250,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


Don’t Miss Out

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Sale Price: $495,000 + savContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale– Mount ElizaContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price $290,000 + savContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Mount Martha

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

NEW

For Sale - Mornington

Travel Agency

Sale Price: $95,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale– Rye

Beachside Cafe

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

REDUCED

NEW

NEW

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Sale Price: $440,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

UNDER

OFFER


Freehold Opportunity

Sale Price: $1.6 MillionContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Restaurant / Bar

Sale Price: $750,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – McCrae


NEWNEW

Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588

Unisex salon in Hastings, has 6 cutting stations, 2 basins,

opportunity, cheap rent, loyal clients. Vendor will assist with

changeover

HAIR & BEAUTY

$40,000 + sav

CAFE / TAKEAWAY

made to order hampers. Delivers

the Peninsula. Can be a single

shop and website.

FLORIST

$58,500 + sav

TREE LOPPING

CLEANING

Established almost 30yrs covering

equipment as needed, vendor

CLEANING

$90,000 inc. stock

High-end shoes and accessories in busy Mornington. Pro-active

business exposure in town. Website with potential to add web

sales. Trades daily 10am-5pm.

LADIES SHOES

$170,000 + sav

Long established in prime area. Near new equipment, new lease

available, some alterations done. Pick ups and deliveries.

DRY CLEANING

$180,000

database, established clients inc builders. 3 vehicles included.

FREEHOLD $270,000

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Business: $190,000 + sav

Adjacent shops, bakery/kitchen and

between. Very well presented with

Fine European cakes, pastries etc

CAFE & BAKERYGreat location at entrance to new

Owner working part-time with 7 part-

HAIR SALON

$185,000 + sav

Custom made switchboards,

Two weeks training to operate

.

MANUFACTURING

maintain their own sweepers as well as others in the industry. All

Est 21 yrs, has 3 street sweeping machines.

STREET SWEEPING

$750,000 + sav

Area covers South East suburbs, 15 sub-contractors. Clients

include medical centres, childcare centres, body corporates etc.

Easy to manage.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Family shoe shop, impressive presentation, main street, no

competition. Long lease options,

over Xmas period. Vendor happy to assist with changeover.

SHOE RETAIL

NOW $69,950 + sav

HAIR SALON

Opens Monday to Friday, 7am to

and commercial district. Close to train station, medical centre, library

CAFE & TAKEAWAY

Currently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside Shopping Centre.

All new equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor

will trial on $5,000 pw. Trades centre hours

CAFE

NOW $120,000 + sav

acres, home with pool. Fully indoor

35oo sq m exercise areas. No

to CBD.

BOARDING KENNELS/CATTERY

Large premises with coolroom,

condition. Close to beach on Nepean Highway. Opens 6 days.

FISH & CHIPS

NOW $200,000 + sav

All repairs inc. trans reconditioning and air-conditioning. Trades 5 days,

waiting room. Main road position, regular clients.

MECHANICAL REPAIRS

$51,500 inc. stock

Large modern shop in Somerville with good equipment inc coolroom, large preparation area. Bright and

increase takings

FISH & CHIPS

$70,000 + sav

holidaymakers with pet supplies

All stock delivered, long lease,

PET STORE

$259,000 + sav

Retailer in commercial area has Jetmaster – Heat N Glo dealership. Operated by one person with sub-contracted

installers or can do the lot. Sells mainly to builders.

FIRE PLACES

$299,000 + sav

Traditional Thai massage in 3 locations – Berwick (4 rooms)

Pakenham (5 rooms). Clean

massage chairs. Can be bought separately..

MASSAGE

$230,000 + sav ( for all 3)

commercial kitchen and biggest conveyor oven available, good

equipment.URGENT SALE!

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

$260,000 + sav

Vending machines holding drinks

areas not available to general public. M’bbin, Mulgrave, F’tree Gully,

Hallam, D’nong, C’Downs. Fully set up Mercedes van included.

WORK 2 DAYS A WEEK

$299,000 + sav

storey residence on 1 hectare. Pool, tennis court, children’s playground, large storage, BBQ areas, laundry.

destination.

HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

takeover. No competition.

BEAUTY, HAIR & NAILS

$50,000 inc. stock

On Premises licence, opens 6

changed. Large commercial kitchen,

well positioned on Nepean Highway.

Seats 120.

INDIAN RESTAURANT

$120,000 + sav

HAIR SALON

$110,000 + sav

6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan room, waxing room, kitchen

Computerised system, can be

and airy presentation.

GIFTS & HOMEWARES

$75,000 + sav

commercial location, also selling jewellery lines. Only 5 days a week

with short hours. Full assistance will be given with changeover.

and equipment, imported raw

applies.

mainly on M’ton Peninsula as well as insurance jobs. T/O increasing

annually, vendor will train. Purpose built Nissan truck inc in price.

$315,000

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

Large modern shop opens 5 days 6am to 3pm. Seats 15 inside plus more outside in undercover courtyard. Long

lease. Must sell!

$600,000 + sav$320,000 + sav $325,000 Business $420,000 + sav

Freehold $2.7million + GST if appl.

FISHING TACKLE

Business $150,000 + savFreehold $800,000

Brick shop on main street and 3 bedroom, brick-veneer home on

waterway. Est 1970.

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

$180,000 + sav

$70,000 + sav

NOW $2.2 million + sav

$189,000 + sav

presentation, 15 cutting stations, 3 basins. Great location in Frankston

vendor advises ave weekly T/O

$120,000 + sav

Large shop, very neat and tidy

Has 25,000 DVDs. Excellent takings, easy to manage, huge

$19,500

Prime location opposite Frankston rail station. This is a cheap

operator and keen marketer. Selling at equipment value only.

URGENT SALE $29,950 + sav

Regular income 2 days a week. Area is Frankston, Mordialloc,

couple or Mum in-between school hours.

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

$110,000 + sav

Cutting edgeTHIS well-presented hair salon, located in the heart of Frankston, opens for business Tuesday to Saturday with Monday by appointment only. There are 8 cutting stations and 3 shampoo basins. The business could suit someone just starting out in the industry. The monthly rental is $2170.40 with 8 more years on the lease.

Hair salon, FRANKSTONPrice: $45,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Cool runningsTHIS distribution business includes a 2009 refrigerated Hino truck in excellent condition, which has been regularly serviced. The pick-up point for the set daily round is in Dandenong and deliveries are made – Monday to Friday – to food industries in the northern suburbs. After operating the business for 27 years, the vendor wishes to retire.

Refrigerated transport, DANDENONGPrice: $355,000Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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www.jlbre.com.auE S T A T E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 0 5 RESIDENTIAL

Be in for ChristmasSituated in one of Mount Marthas most exclusive areas on approximately 3600m2, this substantial brick home has it all. Well-appointed kitchen with quality Blanco appliances, 4 bedrooms with ensuite and walk in robe to main, rumpus room with built in wet bar or formal lounge room, casual meals, formal dining and great sized family room. A wide timber deck on two sides with views to the Bay plus a beautiful vista overlooking the recently resurfaced mod grass tennis court and

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By Jo WinterbottomA BIGGER part of the southern Mornington Peninsula has been declared an extreme fi re danger area for the coming fi re season.

Large areas of Sorrento and Portsea will be included on the extreme danger map for the fi rst time this year. Blairgowrie and the part of Rye from White Cliffs to Canterbury Jetty Rd will again be classifi ed an ex-treme risk, as they were last summer.

The CFA has called a public meeting in Sorrento on Satur-day 28 October to discuss the extreme danger rating.

Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley told a public meeting in Blairgowrie that Victorians had to accept that bushfi res were now a threat ev-ery summer.

“Our research has told us that it may take years before the Victorian community comes to terms with the annual threat of bushfi res,” he said.

Concerns over a helter-skel-ter fl ight to Port Phillip beaches were raised at the meeting ear-lier this month.

While Mornington Peninsula Shire had designated 12 Neigh-bourhood Safer Places where residents can marshal as a “last resort” during a bushfi re, Mr Lapsley said many residents would wait until the danger was extreme, then head for beaches, causing potentially catastrophic traffi c jams and other safety concerns.

“We will need to do further work to establish how this [evacuation to beaches] could be done safely,” he told the meeting at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

“I am aware that many peo-ple on the peninsula have ad-opted a wait-and-see strategy on high bushfi re risk days.

“If a bushfi re takes hold, it would move very quickly through coastal vegetation and if people are going to move to the bay beaches, they would need to do so early in the morn-ing and be prepared to stay on the beach all day and into the evening.”

The safest strategy for resi-dents in high-risk areas, espe-cially for families with young

children and the elderly, would be to leave the peninsula the day before a declared code red or extreme fi re danger day.

He singled out the area be-tween Melbourne Rd and Morn ington Peninsula Nation-al Park, which is packed with holiday houses, as of “major concern to our fi re fi ghters” and said permanent residents had an important role to play in educating visitors.

“When people come to the peninsula for holidays they tend not to read newspapers or listen to radio and televi-sion; they are in holiday mode and the bushfi re message does not reach many people in this group,” he said.

Mr Lapsley said high fuel loads in extreme risk areas had been allowed to build over “several decades”.

“We have identifi ed the fi re danger areas, but it will take a number of years to get this un-der control,” he said.

Murray Homes of Blairgow-rie Community Fire Preven-tion Action Group called for a plan to decrease fuel loads and reduce the fi re classifi cation from “extreme” to “moderate” within three years.

The situation on the penin-sula was complicated because there were four authorities re-sponsible for different areas – the shire, Parks, VicRoads and the Department of Sustainabil-ity and Environment, which in-cludes foreshore management committees.

It was further confused by the perceived competing inter-ests of conservationists and fi re prevention advocates.

He commended a shire fuel reduction scheme in Canterbury Jetty Rd, Blairgowrie, where undergrowth was being cleared from stands of Moonah trees, as “the basis for an agreement be-tween conservation groups and fi re prevention advocates”.

The meeting called for a fi re-break to be cleared between the national park and residential areas in Blairgowrie, Rye and Sorrento.

Get ready: Craig Lapsley at the fi re meeting. Picture: Murray Homes

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Thirst quenchers – Mornington Brewery beer, Balnarring Vineyard wine and good coffee.

Stalls – Christmas shopping options in one location ranging from children’s clothing to jewellery and homemade knits and crafts. There will be a large array of traditional and modern items.

Entertainment – the line-up is a bit different from previous years. The fair will be opened by Frankston RSL Pipes and Drums, followed by Woodleigh and Peninsula School bands, a circus demonstration, Zen Do Kai martial arts demonstration and several peninsula bands.

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Just for fun – Myuna Farm animal farm, face painting, sand wizard, whack-a-rat and a jumping castle with a slide, interactive area and basketball hoop.

Food and drinks – Nestle ice-cream van, soft drinks, popcorn, snow cones, sausage sizzle and cakes.

Showbags – hairbrush/comb sets, pencils, mouse pads from Milo Cricket, balloons, lip gloss for girls, mousse for boys, note books.

Art exhibition by the children – a James Rizzi (US pop artist) inspired exhibition.

Tenth anniversary activities – the auction will be opened by Greg Hunt at 2pm with the unveiling of the grade 6 memorial totem pole, which is left in the school grounds. The Eggathon, a new community event will be on the oval at 3.30pm.

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By Stuart McCulloughTHERE’S a moment when man and machine are so completely fused that it is no longer possible to tell where fl esh and bone end and steel and oil begin.

It’s a kind of alchemy that cannot be imitated and, once lost, can never be retrieved.

I had such a bond for a time. Not with a hotted up Commodore, Falcon or even the family Tarago. I had it with a ride-on lawn mower.

It wasn’t pretty and was far from sleek. To be honest, it was about as aerodynamic as a box of tissues and when it came to “torque” this thing was almost entirely mute. In terms of horsepower, it was a broken down old nag destined for the knackery. With a top speed of fi ve glorious kilometres per hour (downhill, with wind assis-tance), it was substantially slower than walking. That, however, was beside the point. Our ride-on lawn mower represented one thing – freedom.

In a house with two brothers and two sisters, opportunities for solitude were few and far between and mostly located in the bathroom. The hallway was like Flinders Street Station. And while the thunderbox was one of the few areas of the house that was not a thoroughfare, any respite it offered was necessarily brief. Were you to lin-ger for more than fi ve or so minutes, impatient little fi sts would begin to rap on the door and pointed questions

asked. At the time, I avoided answer-ing, but let me say now – for the re-cord – no, I had not fallen in. I was just trying to get a little peace and quiet.

We lived on 20 acres, most of which my father had fenced off for lawn. I can say with great certainty that it takes a very long time to mow that much grass. Like painting the Sydney Opera House, no sooner had you fi n-ished shearing the last blade than you had to return to the beginning and start over. In spring it was especially bad. The combination of warm weather and moisture meant that the grass re-grew within the hour. It was like trying to destroy the Robert Patrick T-1000 in Terminator 2. There hardly seemed any point in trying. It could be treach-erous, too. We lived on the remnants

of an old orchard, meaning that the landscape came in waves. You could easily become seasick just by taking a walk around the yard. It was worse on the mower. There were many trees and their skeletal branches would claw at you as you went past, ripping your T-shirt. Then there was the gulag.

The bottom right-hand corner of the yard was nearly always soaked through. Even during periods of drought. I’ve often suspected the day will come in which it will open up as a giant sinkhole and begin swallowing unsuspecting livestock. In fact, now that I think about it, everything I’ve ever misplaced may, in fact, have been swallowed by the gulag. It remains the case to this day that when you get to this part of the yard, you’ll likely fi nd

yourself beginning to sink well past your ankles as the ground prepares to swallow you whole. The risk was that once you rode to the right-hand corner on the lawnmower, you wouldn’t be able to get out. It never occurred to me to ask for help. Having to do so would be to surrender your freedom.

But as dangerous as it was, I was ready. The ride-on mower was a hulk-ing beast that sounded like the apoca-lypse once you got it going. However, getting it started was just the fi rst of many challenges. Frankly, keys and ignition switches are for lightweights. Real engines need a ripcord. The term ripcord is entirely appropriate as it ac-curately describes the injury caused to your shoulder. There were whole peri-ods of my youth during which I could barely lift a knife or fork due to rip-cord injuries and there was no shame greater than being unable to start the mower.

But once seated astride that mighty mechanical stead, the hours that fol-lowed were blissful. You even had to dress for the occasion. Using the ride-on lawnmower was always a gumboot job; although what use a thin layer of rubber was going to be against a rotat-ing metal blade probably doesn’t stand thinking about. We also wore special goggles and noise-reducing earmuffs. It was like having a microphone plugged into your eardrums. Despite the noise of the engine, the effect of the earmuffs was to put you inside

your own soundproof booth. As a re-sult, the hours I spent on the mower were often accompanied by loud and raucous singing. It is just as well we had no neighbours. There were, sadly, the occasional casualties. Stray tennis balls or plastic fi gurines came off not so much second best as a distant last when pitted against the mower’s steel blades of justice. Ordinarily, destroy-ing something belonging to a brother or sister would get you in trouble. Not when you were mowing, though. It was a little like having diplomatic im-munity.

When I got a driver’s licence, it was surely no coincidence that I bought a Daihatsu Charade – a car that had a lot in common with the ride-on lawn-mower, save that it wasn’t quite as fast. Leaving for university, I took the Charade. In truth, I should have taken the lawnmower. Instead, it remained in Tyabb to cut the lawn and do battle with the gulag. Each year, when spring rolls around and the scent of fresh-cut grass fi rst wafts in through the win-dow, I think about the lawnmower. It has been a very long time since I’ve had any lawn, much less a mower. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as peaceful as I did cutting the grass of our back yard. Perhaps I’ll volunteer. This sum-mer, as the day draws to a close in Tyabb, look for me sitting on top of a ride-on lawnmower, heading off into the sunset. Ride on.www.stuartmccullough.com


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HASTINGS CRICKETBy Greg BradshawHASTINGS Firsts fi nally got to play cricket on the weekend after two week-ends of bad weather.

In the one-dayer substitute for the washed out two-day match versus Flin-ders, Hastings won the toss and batted fi rst.

Brad Watson and Issy Dias opened the batting with Dias being dismissed in the second over for a duck. Jake Hewitt joined Watson and they hit a quick/fi re 45 runs before Watson was out for a lusty 40, 2/52 off 9 overs.

From this point wickets fell at regular intervals with only Tim Birch showing any great resistance with 30 while Scott Phillips made 13 and Aaron Wil-son 10 as Hastings was dismissed for 113 in the 37th over.

As per previous seasons, Hastings’ bowling has been the side’s strength. Dias started with two wickets in his fi rst over, having 2/3 off his fi rst six. Phillips, who bowled fi rst change, also captured two wickets in his fi rst

over, and bowled two very quick spells taking 3/14.

Luke Hewitt bowled second change and joined the party, claiming a wicket in his second over.

At this stage Flinders was in tatters at 6/22 in only the 12th over. The tailenders showed some resistance, batting another 21 overs before Dias ran through them, fi nishing with 10 overs, 4 maidens, 5/10.

Flinders made 79. Hewitt fi nish ed with1/13 off 5 overs and Birch took 1/28 off 7 overs.

The bowlers from both teams were backed up by some sensational catching by their fi elders. This was a good fi rst-up win, but next week the team will have to bat 75 overs to win.

Hastings Seconds travelled to Flin-ders and batted fi rst. The blues started poorly, falling to 4/28 in the 12th over before Jason Slocombe (25) and Phil Stone steadied the ship, putting on a 77-run partnership with 8 overs to go. Stone batted brilliantly, smashing 83 before being bowled trying to get his century in the second-last over.

Hastings fi nished with 8/157 off its 40 overs. Morgan Darrer made 15.

The bowlers started well, having Flinders 2/12 in the 7th over but their three experienced batsman contributed to them getting over the line with one over to spare, 5/159.

Wickets were shared around with Wade Delahaye taking 2/50 off 10, Jake Ryan 1/29 off 10, Luke Gibbons 1/47 off 10 and Steve Thomson 0/25 off 9.

The Thirds played Boneo, which batted fi rst. Boneo slumped to 4/4 in the third over with Travis Hewitt taking two wickets in his fi rst over, then came a runout and Gavin Doig started with a wicket.

The next pair put on 50 before Boneo lost 5/22 being 9/76 after 30 overs. The last pair batted for 10 overs to reach 9/111. Hewitt fi nished with 2/14, Kevin Watson took 2/11 off 8, Dave Craig 1/12 off 4, Chris Marsh 1/20 off 6, Matt Sawosz 1/23 off 7 and Doig 1/22 off 7.

Hastings batted well, completing the run chase in the 24th over with Pat Foy

scoring an entertaining 49, Craig 22 and Glenn Jansz 14.

The Fourths played Carrum Downs away with Carrum Downs batting fi rst and smashing 199 off 29 overs. Chris Lehmann took 3/15 off 5, Aaron Vinson 3/30 off 5, Steven Robb 2/22 off 5, Nathan Goodacre 1/3 and Nishan Easwarapadacham 1/27 off 4 overs.

Hastings had 40 overs to chase down the runs. Lehmann opening the batting and smashed an impressive 53no, Vinson made 17, 3/88 in the 12th over. Nishan played a steady innings, making 53 retired, Kyle Robb hit a quick 21 and Goodacre struck the winning run and remained 18no.

Juniors: Hastings under-15s played Tyabb in a 20-over per side match with Tyabb batting fi rst and scoring 37. Wickets were shared around with Matt Foy taking 2/0, Andrew Jeffs 2/2, Jesse Moffatt 1/3, Sean Hewitt 1/5 and Brodie Prestage 1/5. Hastings batted well, scoring 4/57 in reply with Foy making 20 retired and Prestage 13 retired.

The under-13s played Crib Point in

the derby. Crib batted fi rst, scoring a very competitive 4/71 off 20 overs. Regan Taylor took 2/1, Thomas Finn 1/4 and Jackson Coles 1/7. Hastings batted well, scoring 2/98 to win the game. Shelby Lothian-Burdett hit 20 retired as did Ryan McNamara, and Coles made 12no.

The under-11s played Moorooduc on Friday night with Hastings scoring 7/121 off 20 overs with Devlin Webb making 18 retired, Pat Wilson 12 ret, Thomas Finn 16 ret and Thomas Buckley 4no. Moorooduc replied with 13/51, which included 9 runouts with Nicolas Gregg taking 1/4, Lochie Robertson 2/3 and Wilson 1/0.

The under-13 and 11s played in new shirts thanks to sponsors MB Plastering, and L Coopers Real Estate.

Bakers Delight Hastings is providing bread for afternoon teas for the season and Hastings Camping provided a gazebo for players and supporters who watch the cricket on the small oval.

Coming event: Melbourne Cup Day 6 November at the club starts at 12.30pm.

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullySORRENTO coach Nick Jewell made it two centuries in as many innings when he blasted 128 in his side’s vic-tory over Long Island in MPCA Pro-vincial cricket.

Opening the innings, Jewell treated the Islanders’ bowlers with contempt before eventually falling to spinner Greg Lamb.

Lamb snared all fi ve of Sorrento’s wickets, but it failed to prevent a com-fortable fi ve-wicket victory.

Chasing just 126 for the win, Sorren-to fi nished on 5/205 in the 55th over.

Leigh Poholke scored 31 for the Sharks and Jedd Falck opened with 27.

Lamb was the best of the Long Island bowlers, snaring 5/73 off 16 overs.

Sorrento had a sneak peak at a pos-sible outright victory, sending the Is-landers back in, but Justin Bridgeman

(42no) and Paul Hartle (9no) dug deep. Peter Connell retired hurt.

Newcomers to Provincial cricket Mt Eliza sits at the top of the ladder after knocking over Mt Martha.

In a one-day match because of last week’s washout, the Reds won the toss and elected to bat. They were bowled out in the 40th over for just 128.

Mitch Darville was the best of the Mt Martha batsman with 50, and skipper Chris Holcombe contributed 22.

Lyle House was once again the de-stroyer for the Mounties with 4/32 from seven overs, and Justin Savio snared 3/22 from 9.5 overs after open-ing the bowling.

Mt Eliza had little trouble chasing the total, passing it with three overs to spare.

Shane Speedie opened with 41 and Jason Mathers continued his good form with 34.

Jordan Pomeroy was exceptional

with the ball for the Reds, taking 2/15 from 10 overs.

Along with Mt Eliza and Sorrento, Baxter remains the only other unde-feated side in Provincial after knocking over Mornington.

Chasing 196 for victory, the reigning champions got the runs with 12 overs up their sleeve. In fact, they batted on and scored 275.

Shane McComb opened with 61 and Trav Sawers hit them as well as he has for a couple of seasons, scoring 60.

Leigh Paterson got among the runs for Baxter with 37 and Dale Irving contributed 29.

Matt and Luke Harper picked up two wickets each for the Doggies.

Peninsula Old Boys makes up the top four after defeating Rye.

The game was restricted to a one-dayer, POB batting fi rst and scoring 6/210 in its 40 overs.

Dylan O’Malley opened the innings

with 46, keeper Wade Pelzer scored a half century and Johnny Forrest was superb at the end of the innings with 58.

Rye skipper Darren Groves opened the bowling and snared 1/35 from eight overs. Tommy Barrand was the pick of the Demons’ attack with 2/60.

Glenn Prendergast was the unlikely match winner for POB with the ball, grabbing 3/20 off three overs. The De-mons were bowled out for 167 in the last over.

Ben Ashworth scored 54 for the De-mons to be their most productive bats-man, while Rhys Wynne scored 34 and Aaron Vernon 26.

Crib Point completed the expected and cruised to victory against Heath-erhill.

Chasing 172 for victory, the Magpies got over the line with eight wickets in hand.

Henry Dolphin scored 66 when

opening the innings, Matty Blake hit 46, Adam Keulen 41no and skipper Luke Herrington made it a thoroughly enjoyable day for the batsmen with an unbeaten 48.

Brad Maxwell and Matty Meagher were the two wicket-takers for the Heatherhill.

Moorooduc recruit Stuart Plunkett was the star of the show in the side’s victory over Ballam Park.

Plunkett starred with the ball, bowl-ing 10 overs and fi nishing with the im-pressive fi gures of 5/27, before open-ing the innings with the bat and scoring 24.

Moorooduc bowled out the Knights in the 38th over for 119, before passing the total in the 37th over.

Shane Garlick top-scored for the Ducs with 36, and Matt Mitchell help-ed himself to 31.

Spinner claims Jewel, Crib cruises to winSpinner claims Jewel, Crib cruises to win

SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyTOOTGAROOK is the only MPCA Sub-district side with two wins from two matches after getting the points against French Island.

The Tooters had already won the match after week one having bowling out the opposition for just 44.

Although they had passed the total last weekend, as expected, Tootgarook batted on to build an outright win to-tal. They also gave Luke Thompson every opportunity to get to 100. He was removed for 79.

Declaring at 3/170, the home side sent the Islanders back in.

This time, French Island offered some resistance, making 205.

Skipper Matt Spark made 57, Ben King 46 batting at three and Matt Ho-

sken kept the tail wagging with a half century at number nine.

With fi ve overs left in the match, Tootgarook needed 80 runs to win outright.

They did okay, scoring at 10 runs an over and fi nishing the fi ve overs on 4/50.

Red Hill recruit Simon Dart hit another century on Saturday while fellow opener Riley Shaw scored an unbeaten 93 as the Hillmen fi nished 0/208 in the match against Skye.

Skye had a fair dinkum crack at the total, falling short by just 20-odd runs.

The visitors got away to a fl yer, skipper Jason Hartigan scoring 71 and Davyd Stockman 37. Skye lost its fi rst wicket with the score on 73 and its second when the score had past 100.

However, it was all downhill from there. Red Hill quick Luke Doyle

snaring 3/28, Andrew Mock 2/47 and Ross Corfi eld 2/28.

As expected, Rosebud went for the outright win against Dromana but the Hoppers hung tough.

After Dromana scored just 55 in the fi rst innings, the Buds went about scoring runs quickly, compiling 3/190 in 29 overs. Skipper Darren Kerr scored 80 and Mat Maher 62.

Dromana number four batsman An-drew Thomson was the thorn in Rose-bud’s side in the second innings

The Buds had the opposition 4/22 before Thomson and Zacc Klan (30) dug in.

Skipper Jason Clarke offered some resistance at the end with 21.

Rosebud opening bowler Jason Nagel fi nished with match fi gures of 12/63 after picking up four of the six Dromana second-innings wickets.

Balnarring picked up its fi rst win in some time after getting the points against Tyabb.

Batting fi rst, Balnarring scored 9/152 in 40 overs, Chris Murphy top-scoring with 42.

Tyabb opening bowler Nathan Hudgson took 3/22 to be the pick of the bowlers.

In the chase, the Yabbies could only muster 127 in 38 overs. Luke Rus top-scored with 40.

Luke Chapple was the best of the Balnarring bowlers with 4/27 and Jacob Cook picked up 4/43 from 9.4 overs.

In a less than ordinary game of cricket, Seaford Tigers beat Carrum Downs by just 18 runs – 59 to 77.

Both sides batted again, which add-ed some intrigue, but it was the disas-trous fi rst innings of Carrum Downs

that brought about the result. The Cougars batted fi rst and at

one stage were 6/19 before the tail wagged. Chamara Perera top-scored with 15, batting at nine.

Corey Hand and Tom Sinclair each picked up four wickets for the Tigers.

Seaford got away to a reason-able start before losing 6/23 midway through the innings.

Perera did the damage with the ball for the Cougars, picking up 5/20.

The Cougars hit 138 in its second in-nings before sending Seaford in to try for a reverse outright.

However, Ash Mills was solid at the top of the order with 37. The Tigers collapsed, losing 6/22, but managed to hold on. Ryan Lynch took three second-innings wickets for Carrum Downs.

French Islanders dodge outright defeatFrench Islanders dodge outright defeat


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DISTRICTBy IT GullyLANGWARRIN sits at the top of the MPCA District table as the only unde-feated side after two rounds.

Coming off two grand fi nal losses in two seasons, the Kangas shook things up in the off-season in the hope of get-ting a different result in 2012-13.

So far, so good for Langwarrin, scoring 7/307 on Saturday against Main Ridge.

Chasing 149 for victory, Langwarrin passed the total with just two wickets down.

Andrew Johnson came in at four and, after snaring two wickets last week, cracked 115 runs with the bat to take man of the match honours.

Ben Wells found some much-need-ed form with 49 runs, Simon McE-

voy opened with 45, Jake Prosser has started the season well with 33 and Mal Coutts was unbeaten at the end with 32.

Former Wedgewood medallist Dan-ny Weare scored 33 in his comeback match in the seconds.

Boneo has started the season in wonderful fashion, getting the job done against Baden Powell.

After bowling out the Braves for just 102, Boneo went about doing a num-ber on the opposition, eventually scor-ing 6/215.

Skipper and former Frankston play-er Leigh Lowry did as he liked, scor-ing 109 from 265 balls. He hit 14 fours and two sixes.

Teenager Jack Fowler hit three fours and four sixes on his way to 48, bat-ting at seven, while Ryan Jellie (22) and Matt Rogers (25) both had some

time in the middle. Brendan Jovic was the best of the Braves bowlers with 3/58.

Former Langwarrin skipper Nathan Volpe turned it on for his new club Seaford on Saturday, taking out the man of the match with 34 runs and 5/11 off nine overs against Delacombe Park, including the prized wickets of Chris Brittain and Simon Dignan.

Chasing 200 for victory, Delacombe Park was rolled for just 73 in 34 overs. Jon Guthrie was the highest scorer with 12.

Seaford sent the Parkers straight back in and they batted for another 32 overs, fi nishing at 5/93.

It was an easy victory for Seaford and the team sits in third place on the table.

Hastings is in fourth place after an easy win against Flinders.

It wasn’t the highest quality match, Hastings winning with a score of 113. Recruit Brad Watson was the best of the Hastings bats with 40 and Tim Birch scored 30.

Shane Beggs was the pick of the Flinders bowlers with 4/31, and Adam Mirabella snared 3/19 from eight overs.

Hastings quick Isuru Dias then made light work of the Flinders batting line-up, ripping through with 5/10, and Scott Phillips picked up 3/14.

Flinders was bowled out in the 32nd over, Nathan Hunt top-scoring with 34.

Carrum successfully defended its 152, bowling out Somerville for 124 in the 54th over.

Teenagers Lachy Dobson and Jack-son Fry picked up two wickets each for the Lions and Cory Foster snared

three. Ben Delaney topped the card for the Eagles with 48, Nick Marshall was looking the goods before being run-out for 27 and Craig Black hit 23. Keith Burdett was picked up by Foster for a duck.

Pines got the 12 points against Frankston YCW but it came after a big fright.

Defending 250, Pines got home in the 74th over, bowling out the Ston-ecats for 221.

Luke Hutchison wound back the clock for the Stonecats with 93, while 17-year-old Jack Greenwood hit 33 and the evergreen Craig Burch made a nuisance of himself at the end with 45.

Brett Remy was the pick of the Pin-ers’ bowlers with 5/56 from 22 overs, while Nick Wilcox and Ricky Rams-dale each snared two wickets.

Langy on top after big win over Main Langy on top after big win over Main Ridge as Boneo dominate the BravesRidge as Boneo dominate the Braves

Batting styles: After two wet weekends, Hastings’ batsmen relished the chance to get among the runs in a demolition of Flinders during a one-dayer. Pictures: Andrew Hurst



CRAIG Williams has Cox Plate vic tories to his credit on Fields Of Omagh (2006) and Pinker Pinker (2011) so he knows all about winning Australasia’s most prestigious weight-for-age event.

Now Williams, who was born and raised in Cranbourne, is hoping his judgement will be vindicated when Sat ur-day’s renewal comes around at Moonee Valley.

Faced with a diffi cult de-cision, Wil liams chose the imported Green Moon ahead of the exciting three-year-old Pierro.

“It was virtually impossible to com pare them because I hadn’t ridden Pierro,” Wil-liams said.

“But I have ridden Green Moon in his four races this year and would rate him a fi ve lengths better horse than when I fi rst rode him in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington in March.

“That plus the fact he has 59kg when I would have had to waste severely to ride Pierro at 49.5kg made the difference.

“The Cox Plate is usually a hard-fought affair and Green Moon is a horse I am happy to

go to war with.”Green Moon, who is raced

by former Crown Casino boss Lloyd Williams, stamped his Cox Plate credentials by scor-ing an authoritative win in the Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Fle mington on 6 October. He raced three wide throughout and was going better on the line than any of his rivals.

On this basis, his stamina won’t be an issue and he has the tactical speed to race in a forward position if Williams wishes.

On the other hand, the boom sur rounding Pierro was pricked when his colours were lowered by All To Hard in the Caulfi eld Guineas on 13 October.

There were excuses for his effort, but it did raise a ques-tion over whether he would run the 2040 metres of the Cox Plate.

However, supporters of Pierro can take solace from the fact that both Octagonal (1995) and So You Think (2009) won the Cox Plate after being beaten in the Caulfi eld Guineas.

Racing’s No 1 woman train-er Gai Waterhouse has a par-ticularly strong hand this year with More Joyous and Proisir backing up Pierro.

A winner of eight group one races, More Joyous was

fi fth behind So You Think two years ago but prospects diminished when easily beaten into fourth place in the Toorak Handicap (1600m).

At the same time she has proven to be an elite performer so can never be underrated.

Like Pierro and More Joy-ous at their most recent out-ing, Proisir was a short-priced favourite when beaten into second place behind It’s A Dundeel in the Spring Cham-pion Stakes (2000m) at Rand-wick.

All Too Hard, who is Black Caviar’s half-brother, will certainly be among the main chances if connections press ahead. A slow maturing type, he show ed he is benefi ting from patient handling by com-ing from last to capture the Caulfi eld Guineas, giving the impression the Cox Plate dis-tance won’t be a problem.

Kiwi four-year-old Ocean Park has an impeccable record so far this season. After win-ning in New Zealand, he came across the Tasman to score resolute victories in the Under-wood Stakes (1800m) and the Caulfi eld Stakes (2000m).

Cranbourne trainer Greg Eurell won last year’s Cox Plate with Pinker Pinker and the region will have two wor-thy contenders this year in the Mornington-trained Rekindled

Interest and Ethiopia.Rekindled Interest, who is in

the stable of Jim Conlan, was an unlucky third last year and indicated he is racing in simi-lar vein with a stout third in the Dato Tan Stakes at Moonee Valley in September. He then fl opped in the Turnbull Stakes, but this poor performance can be blamed on racing in the worst part of the track.

This year’s Australian Derby winner Ethiopia, who is in the care of Pat Carey, stormed home when sixth in the Turn-bull Stakes. This was only his second start in the preparation and he will go into the Cox Plate with stamina very much on his side.

Now that Craig Williams has won the Caulfi eld Cup on Du-naden, he has another opportu-nity to achieve a unique feat.

After winning last year’s

Caulfi eld Cup on Southern Speed he took the Cox Plate on Pinker Pinker.

Then a suspension – incurred at Bendigo – cost him the win-ning ride on Dunaden in the Melbourne Cup.

Achieving the next step in his attempt to be one of the few jockeys to win the “Triple Crown” depends on Green Moon on Saturday.

But if he is successful Williams will go into the Melbourne Cup brimful of confi dence because Dunaden could have hardly been more impressive.

He produced a performance rarely seen in a major race when he stormed home from near last to score in effortless fashion. His effort was even more dominant when it is con-sidered he was carrying 58kg.

Horses to catch my eye as

potential winners over the next few weeks are Catered, Crystal Web, Subiaso, Sum-merbliss, Gondokoro, Galah, Altar, Extra Zero, My Quest for Peace, Pear Tart, Soft Sand City Of Song, Pharo-mac, Cheviot Beach, Specter, Dear Demi, Mabsam, Mena-dos and Zuma Roc.

Best: Dear Demi.

International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips online at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com > News > Peter Ellis Racing Tips after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 10.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

Hoop eyes Cox Plate after Cup successHoop eyes Cox Plate after Cup success

Going for three: An exuberant Craig Williams is happy after winning the Caulfi eld Cup on Dunaden on Saturday and kissing the prize. He has the chance to win a third Cox Plate on Green Moon. Pictures: Slickpix



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ON THE LINEBy Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro

IT’s not the fi sh that are hard to catch at the mo-ment, it’s the fi ne weather when you get a day off.

When you get on the wa-ter it becomes even more important to make the most of your time. Anglers often head out with only one type of bait; this can be a big mistake as fi sh often will only eat one type of offering, totally ignoring other baits.

It’s critical to have a good spread of baits to fi nd the fl avour of the day. For example, if you’re after snapper, a good early sea-son spread would be squid, pilchards, silver whiting and soury. This should be supplemented with a good quality burley.

Baits should be fi shed with as little lead as possi-ble as this presents the bait in the most natural form.

When using burley in light currents, spread from the top to the bottom. Throw pellets directly over the side and as they sink, they burley the entire water column.

If you’re using frozen tubes, simply tie them off against the side of the boat and as they thaw they will

disintegrate and disperse through the water column.

When you’re fi shing fast-er water, the best position for burley is the top of your anchor chain. As the boat moves up and down it lifts the chain, which shakes the burley pot and aids in the dispersion.

What’s bitingSnapperIn Port Phillip the snap-per are still a bit up and down; this is simply due to weather patterns. However some great catches of fi sh are coming from Mt Mar-

tha to Chelsea. It would be fair to say the fi sh are pretty much everywhere but getting them to bite has been a little harder. While the surface temperature is getting higher, it’s still cold at the bottom. My No 1 tip for this time of year is patience.

In Western Port, snapper are feeding a little bit more freely. Spots worth a try include between Hastings and Warneet.

Land anglers can try the rocks at Mt Martha and Mornington, which are

producing some nice fi sh. Brighton and Mordialloc are also worth a try.WhitingThe whiting are back up and about with some great catches. In Port Phillip good catches have been made from Portsea to Mt Eliza. The best baits have been mussels, squid and pippies. Burley has been very effective in bringing the fi sh on. In Western Port, we have seen some monster “ting” with a few fi sh to 52cm being landed. Watsons Inlet has contin-ued to fi re, and best baits have been pippies and mussels. SquidWhile starting to slow a bit in southern Port Phillip there are still some lovely specimens being caught. The piers at Sorrento, Port-sea and Blairgowrie are fi ring at night. In Western Port, Stony Point to Tyabb continues to see squid to 3kg. Best results are on Hirate squid jigs and silver whiting. For the land-based in Western Port, Stony Point has been the pier of choice as Flinders and Warneet continue to be hit and miss.FlatheadSome great catches of fl at-

ties to 40cm have come from Mornington in 10-18 metres using squid and silver whiting. In Western Port, Quail Bank has seen some sand and rock fl at-head landed to 45cm, with best baits being mussels and pilchards.Yaringa HarbourLast week we saw King George whiting to 52cm, grass whiting to 40cm, gurnard to 55cm, garfi sh to 52cm, fl athead to 45cm, squid to 2kg, gummy sharks to 10kg, snapper to 5kg. The fi shing has been good considering the weather and will only get better. Best places to wet a line have been Watsons Inlet, Eagle Rock, 18m off Tyabb and Quail Bank.Tight lines and calm seas. Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fi shing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire businesses in Morn-ington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fi shing writer for magazines and brings his knowledge to MP News Group for season 2012-13. Details: www.fi shingmorn-ington.com or www.west-ern portboathire.com.au Email [email protected] or 5975 5479.

Many baits maximises chancesMany baits maximises chances

By George: Rick fi shed out of Yaringa Harbour on Saturday and landed a 52cm King George whiting somewhere “out there”. Picture: Jonny Wright



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MT Martha Retirement Village is a well-designed, environ-mentally friendly and ideally positioned retirement village complex.

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