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By Mike HastTHE state government has released two draft plans for waste recovery in-frastructure that will markedly re duce the likelihood of a rubbish tip in the old Pioneer quarry at Dromana. The plans were released on Friday by Acting En-vironment Minister Peter Walsh.

Mr Walsh said the Statewide Waste

and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan provided “a 30-year roadmap for government and industry investment op portunities to improve Victoria’s waste management and resource re-covery infrastructure network”.

The complementary draft Metropoli-tan Waste and Resource Recovery Stra-tegic Plan for Melbourne identifi es

specifi c waste and resource recovery infrastructure needed for metropolitan Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula, over the next 10 years.

He said the plans were “two ma-jor milestones in implementing the govern ment’s Getting Full Value: Vic-toria’s Waste and Resource Recovery Policy, which was released in April”.

Getting Full Value outlined the go-vernment’s intentions to develop a state wide waste and resource recovery infrastructure plan to improve long-term strategic waste planning, he said.

The two plans will make it harder for tip proponent Peninsula Waste Man-agement and its owner, the R E Ross Trust, to challenge the EPA’s refusal of

the quarry tip plan earlier this month.The quarry site on the Arthurs Seat

escarpment does not have space for a waste recovery depot.

PWM has until Friday to decide whe-ther to challenge the EPA’s decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

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Tip at mercy of state plansTip at mercy of state plans

CATE and John Jaede will open theirMt Martha garden to the public to raise money for poor African children.

The open garden weekend is on 19-20 October at 38 Ellerina Rd. Entry costs $5 with all proceeds going to Kwaya Uganda Incorporated.

The Jaedes’ expansive garden features hundreds of Australian native plants, complete with rocky creek and pond, and is a favourite destination for birds and butterfl ies. Richard Anderson of Merricks Nursery will share his extensive knowledge of Australian plants at the event.

Mrs Jaede, below, will visit Uganda next year along with 40 other volunteers on a Kwaya Cross Cultural Connections choir tour as guests of the African Children’s Choir.

Kwaya helps change lives in Africa through fi nancial donations, gifts of basic essentials, educational material, and assistance with construction and renovation projects, and is a partner of the choir’s Music For Life program.

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By Keith PlattSORRENTO traders will be paying $575,000 over the next fi ve years to boost business in the town.

A special charge scheme planned by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Sor-rento Portsea Chamber of Commerce will see businesses with ground fl oor frontage to Ocean Beach Rd pay $850 with others paying $474.

The charge will rise by three per cent a year, with the shire picking up the fi rst year’s $15,000 administrative

costs and $5000 for each of the follow-ing four years.

Shire business development offi cer Sara Schwarz said 77 of the businesses in Sorrento, or 61 per cent, had written in support of the scheme while 27 trad-ers had “submitted anonymously” pro forma letters opposing the charge.

However, Ms Schwarz said 12 of those opposed to the scheme “had pre-viously indicated their support of the renewal in the pro forma letters sub-mitted by the chamber”.

In a lengthy report to council’s Monday 23 September meeting, Ms Schwarz listed “key achievements and successes” from the current fi ve-year scheme (ending in December) as subsidising the Sorrento Village Life magazine (50,000 copies printed twice yearly); a map and business directory (30,000 printed yearly); Taste of Sor-rento event; October Fiesta/Arts Her-itage Weekend; Christmas concert; promotion Let’s Go Cruising car rally, Sorrento by Twilight, Sorrento on Sale,

Sorrento Club, style workshops/fash-ion, EastLink and recognition of the Sorrento Live the Life brand.

An extra $160,000 had been “lever-aged” in “fi nancial and in-kind contri-butions” since 2009, she stated.

As well as continuing “established and successful activities”, the chamber would use the “new” special charge money to continue employing a part-time business development and centre manager; communicate with all busi-nesses; continue supporting Sorrento

Village Life magazine and township map.

Property owners or tenants can avoid paying the special charge if they are a charitable or not-for-profi t organisa-tion or the property is used solely as a residence.

“It is considered that all the prop-erties within the proposed scheme boundary will receive a special benefi t through increased economic activity,” Ms Schwarz stated.

Traders pay up for promotionTraders pay up for promotion

By Mike HastLIFE imitates art on Sunday at Rose bud Cinemas when the fi lm Return to Nim’s Island will be screened as a fundraiser for anti-tip protester Penin sula Preserva-tion Group.

The fi lm stars Bindi Irwin, the 14-year-old daughter of the late “Cro co dile Hunt-er” Steve Irwin, and Matthew Lillard, Toby Wallace and John Waters.

Nim’s tropical paradise is simulta-neously threatened by poachers and de-velopers in an echo of what is hap pening at Dromana with Peninsula Waste Man-agement seeking to turn an old quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarp ment into a mu-nicipal rubbish dump.

The sequel to Nim’s Island (2008) was released nationally in April.

It is based on the award-winning child-ren’s book Nim at Sea by Morning ton Peninsula author Wendy Orr, who will speak before the screening at 12.30pm and also sign books.

Ms Orr, who lives in Red Hill, sup-ports the group’s anti-tip campaign.

“My husband and I moved to Red Hill 13 years ago because we fell in love with its natural beauty,” she said.

“Having long held a commitment to the environment, we’ve worked hard to restore our fi ve acres of bush, and have been rewarded by the continuing pres-ence of indigenous birds, butter fl ies and animals.

“However, it’s been very depressing to see the areas of remnant bush and natural habitat steadily decreasing, and we want to do all we can to reverse that trend.

“We were horrifi ed to think of a tip be-ing introduced into this ecosystem.”

Ms Orr said the parallels between Re-turn to Nim’s Island and the anti-tip cam-paign were quite striking.

“Nim’s Island is a unique and pris tine environment with different eco systems.

“In the fi lm, a large corporation intends

to take over the island for profi t, and the only way Nim and her friends can thwart it is to document three endangered spe-cies and prove to the powers-that-be that the island is worth preserving.”

Ms Orr said the quarry site owned by the Ross Trust was not exactly pristine “but it supports many different species of fl ora and fauna, some of which are en-dangered, and it has been up to the com-munity to prove this ecosystem is worth saving”.

She said the Nim’s books had inspir-ed children to join environmental cam-paigns in other parts of the world.

“Although she hasn’t initiated this one [at Dromana], I know Nim would be right behind it!”

Mary Karamitsios of PPG said the fi lm fundraiser had been organised before the Environment Protection Auth ority refused a work approval for the tip on Friday 13 September.

Peninsula Waste Management has un-til Friday to decide if it will appeal the EPA decision in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Ms Karamitsios said “it was agreed by all involved that the event should pro-ceed until there was certainty that the proponents would not appeal the deci-sion at VCAT, and that the site is pro-tected from future inappropriate devel-opment”.

“PPG agrees with the overwhelming community sentiment to have the site reconnected to the adjacent Arthurs Seat State Park,” she said. Return to Nim’s Island is on Sunday 6 October at Rosebud Cinemas, 30 Rose-bud Pde. Wendy Orr’s talk at 12.30pm, movie at 1pm. Tickets: Family $40, adult $15, child or con cession $10 (includes small popcorn and drink). Bookings: Rosebud Cine mas, 5986 4130. Seats are limited.

Nim’s Island author at anti-tip film benefitNim’s Island author at anti-tip film benefit

Island life: Toby Wallace, left, Bindi Irwin and Wendy Orr at the premiere of Return to Nim’s Island at Australia Zoo with some of the animals in the fi lm. Ms Orr is holding an endangered Fijian crested iguana. Picture: Australia Zoo


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Now in its seventh year, the ageing expo is organised by Peninsula Health in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, National Seniors Australia and Frankston CityCouncil.

It will feature dozens of exhibitors offering information and advice on a wide range of topics.

Event organiser Nikki Hale said the evebnt would give older people the chance to explore the many different

ways they can “age positively and lead an active life”.

“It’s a fantastic informative event, with more than 80 displays from local health and council services as well as other community organisations,” she said.

Displays and activities will have information on keeping active and involved, living confi dently, getting around, the environment and healthy living.

Among highlights will be a performance by Rosebud Secondary College concert band and a talk by playwright and men’s health advocate Alan Hopgood, a prostate cancer survivor.

Mr Hopgood has written nine plays touching on age and health-related problems, using humour to highlight the challenges and issues older people face.

The Ageing Well Expo is from 10am-2pm on Thursday 10 October at New Peninsula Baptist Church, 370 Craigie Rd, Mt Martha. Entry is by gold coin donation and refreshments will be provided. Free transport is available from various points in Frankston and on the peninsula. There is ample parking and the venue has disability access throughout.

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Expo celebrates age of good livingActive and involved: Elizabeth Tobias, right, visits Social Inclusion stallholders Anne Stanley and Teresa Doweling at the 2012 expo.


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By Mike HastTHE restored grave of acting Prime Minister James Fenton will be unveiled at Mornington Cemetery at 3.30pm on Sunday 27 October.

James Edward Fenton was an MP 1910-34 including acting PM for fi ve months in 1930 during the Great De-pression, one of the most tumultuous times in Australian politics.

The unveiling will be the culmina-tion of a campaign by Dunkley MP Bruce Billson and Mornington and Dis trict Historical Society to restore the grave.

About $10,000 for the work came from the federal Labor government’s Your Community Heritage Program.

Historical society member Val Wil-son, who conducts tours of the cem-etery and has been researching its old graves for many years, saw the grave

during a tour and looked up Mr Fenton.She was surprised a former acting

PM’s grave had fallen into disrepair. Mr Fenton has no living relatives.

James Fenton, who was awarded the Companion of the most distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG), died in 1950 aged 86 at his home in Frankston, and given a state funeral in Frankston and buried at Mornington cemetery in Craigie Rd.

A printer and journalist before enter-ing Parliament, he represented Mariby-rnong in the Federal Parliament from 1910 to 1934 and was acting PM in the Scullin Labor government in 1930 during James Scullin’s absence at the Imperial Conference (the forerunner of Commonwealth Heads of Govern-ment Meetings – CHOGMs). He left the Labor Party in 1931 as a follower of Joseph Lyons.

In the Scullin government he served as Minister for Trade and Customs when Joseph Lyons was treasurer.

With Mr Lyons, he bitterly opposed an economic plan to counter the de-pression, and resigned from the party in the great split of February 1931.

The defection of the two men and others caused the defeat of the Scullin government.

Mr Fenton and Mr Lyons formed the United Australian Party, a forerunner of the modern Liberal Party.

The party won the next election in a landslide.

Mr Fenton became Postmaster-Gen-eral and introduced legislation to start the Australian Broadcasting Commis-sion.

He lost his seat in 1934.Mr Fenton was a long-time resident

of Merricks North and lived on the cor-

ner of Tubbarubba Rd and One Chain Rd with his wife, two daughters and a son.

He successfully lobbied for a post of-fi ce at Merricks North and the building of a hall, which was used as a school until Red Hill Consolidated School was built in 1951.

The building was later named Fen-ton Hall and is on the corner of Bittern-Dromana and Merricks roads.

His wife Elizabeth died at Dromana in 1926 and in the early 1940s Mr Fen-ton and his daughter Phyllis moved to The Crest in Frankston.

His son Edward Fenton farmed at Bal narring for a time.

Mr Fenton is notable for having been appointed a Cabinet minister by two governments of different political per-suasions.

In early 2011, Bruce Billson started

lobbying the federal government for the grave to be restored.

He said at the time Mr Fenton was “an important contributor to this coun-try’s politics and government who was afforded a state funeral, and his grave should be kept in adequate order”.

An interpretative plaque is part of the restoration.

Historical society president Diane White said the group had worked with Mornington Peninsula Shire’s heritage adviser on the restoration.

The unveiling will be part of History Week with the historical society con-ducting its annual Mornington Ceme-tery tour, led by Val Wilson, at 1.30pm.

Mrs Wilson won a heritage award from the National Trust in May for her research into and website (www.morningtoncemetery.com) of pioneer graves in the cemetery.

Acting PM James Fenton rests in peace againActing PM James Fenton rests in peace again

Remembered and restored: James Fenton, acting Prime Minister during 1930 and a resident of Merricks and later Frankston, is buried at Mornington Cemetery. His neglected grave, left, has been restored after a campaign by Mornington and District Historical Society and federal MP Bruce Billson.

By Chris BrennanMORNINGTON Peninsula retailers are set to reap the rewards of a grant awarded to Mornington Peninsula Shire to help small traders improve their business and retail management skills.

The grant, announced last week by local state MP Martin Dixon, will fund a core skills development and mentoring project, and comes under the state government’s Streetlife program.

The project aims to develop basic

skills in retail management such as marketing strategies and innovative business practices, including building an online presence. It also aims to strengthen business and trader associations such as chambers of commerce.

Mr Dixon said the grants would provide support to small businesses in community shopping precincts such as those found in peninsula towns.

It would assist them to attract and retain customers as well as stimulate long-term growth.

The grant was provided to the shire on an 80:20 co-funding basis and will be used to mentor peninsula retailers in three topics: effective business management, marketing strategies for small business, and front of house.

“The project will give peninsula retailers the opportunity to develop their business skills and learn to promote and manage their retail premises more effectively,” Mr Dixon said.

“A focus on customer service will form an essential part of the project.”

The peninsula was one of 36 Street-life projects in Victoria announced as successful round two funding recipients.

“Streetlife funds a diverse range of projects across the state, with councils and trader associations working hand-in-hand with retailers to enhance their customer service skills, implement marketing plans and improve their online and social media capabilities,” Mr Dixon said.

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher

said programs such as Streetlife were vital in helping support and stimulate business activity in regional centres such as towns on the peninsula.

“Small businesses create nearly one-third of the state’s production and almost half of Victoria’s private sector jobs,” she said.

“Encouraging small business innovation and development through programs such as Streetlife is therefore paramount.”

Details: www.business.vic.gov.au/streetlife

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council community meeting at Somerville’s Mechanics Hall, Monday 23 September. The usual fi ne buffet meal.By David HarrisonIT was a depleted council chamber, with shire CEO Michael Kennedy and councillors Frank Martin and David Gibb absent. Infrastructure director Alex Atkins stood in for Dr Kennedy as acting CEO.

Does Mr Atkins, one wondered, receive extra money when he acts as the shire supremo? Keeping the shire ship off the rocks is a weighty responsibility, even if for only a week or two during the school holidays, and surely worth a few extra dollars.

Question time can be lively, and this night had its moment. Mornington resident Roger Lambert, veteran gadfl y

and frequent contender in council elections, caused a spike in excitement with a question that governance manager Noel Buck, who is retiring from the shire, declined to answer.

Mr Buck, who once banned this writer briefl y from asking questions at council meetings on the grounds that “you are a journalist” – fancy a journalist asking questions! – stated he would not answer Mr Lambert’s question because it did not conform to question time guidelines. In fact, the question was adjudicated to be inappropriate.

An intrigued Council Watch, always alert for a scoop, immediately questioned Mr Lambert on the wording of the question, which, of course, will not appear in the meeting minutes. So here it is – a world exclusive.

“It ran along the lines of: Prior to council’s adjournment for Christmas, how did it intend to commemorate the year of passing of the Buck?” Mr Lambert whispered with a grin.

Clearly more than one person is mourning the departure of Mr Buck and wishing to put that sentiment on the council record. And clearly council veteran Buck will get an appropriate shire send-off.

But Council Watch, which also notes with sadness Mr Buck’s imminent departure from the shire, wondered two things.

Firstly, did Mr Buck have a confl ict of interest in adjudicating that the question should not be asked on the grounds that it did not meet question time guidelines? Surely, on the basis that he was the question’s subject, he should have passed the decision to mayor Lynn Bowden or acting CEO Atkins?

Confl ict of interest is not a matter to be taken lightly, as Mr Buck well knows.

Secondly, should not the earnest and dedicated Mr Buck have demonstrated his keenly tuned sense of humour by breaking into a broad grin and asking the question anyway, in the spirit of camaraderie that exists between senior shire staff and their question time interrogators? It was an opportunity for levity missed.

The slowly tightening rules that Mr Buck has imposed on questioners in recent times – only two questions per person, each of no more than 50 words, each signed to confi rm it is the original work of the author – are now deftly handled by council meeting regulars.

And most questions are just as adroitly not answered by shire staff, unless the shire deems the information sought by the question fi ts its notion of openness and transparency, better known as shire spin.

But the passing of the Buck will likely not be fi nal. Council Watch will be unsurprised to see Mr Buck reappearing occasionally at the shire offi ces. The shire is developing a tradition of calling back former staff to consult in their area of expertise.

Cheeky question fails to pass BuckCheeky question fails to pass Buck

MORE than 60 exhibitors will offer advice and guidance on a wide range of products and services for a more fulfi lling and healthier lifestyle at Peninsula Health and Wellbeing Expo this month.

Now in its third year, the free event aims to help people start new habits for improved mental, physical and spiritual health.

The expo at Mornington Racecourse on Saturday 27 October will bring together specialists in a range of fi elds including health, wellbeing, nutrition and sustainable living.

They will offer advice on diverse subjects such as landscape

gardening, managing power bills, diet conundrums and family health challenges.

The event’s organiser, naturopath Jo Schutt, said more than 2000 people attended last year’s event.

“So often we have to head up to Melbourne for an event like this,” she said. “Offering it under one roof on the peninsula allows residents easy access to insights into caring for themselves through fi tness and lifestyle services, developmental activities and family advice as well as the latest on sustainable practices, fair trade and organic products.

Ms Schutt said the one-day event

would provide a touch, tell, taste, and try experience as well as help visitors discover the depth and range of health and wellbeing services on the peninsula.

“We are fortunate on the peninsula to have leading experts in the fi eld of health and wellbeing.

“The expo is a perfect event to shine the spotlight on them. Peninsula Health and Wellbeing Expo, from 10am-4pm on Saturday 27 October at Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Rd. Entry is free. Details: Visit www.phwe.com.au or www.facebook.com/PeninsulaHealthWellbeingExpo

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By Stephen Taylor“GOD they’re angry,’’ I thought. “They’re out to get us.’’

It was a shock to realise I had put myself in a position where I feared a beating or worse, just for helping out at a friend’s 16th birthday party.

But now, with a taunting gang apparently determined to kick down the front gate and assault us, there wasn’t much I could do about it.

The host’s father, another dad and I were shocked by the abuse, threats and physical intimidation as we fought grimly to hold the front gate shut.

Wave after wave of assaults proved wearying and frightening: they’d rush the gate, force it open with kicks and brute strength and threaten to storm back in, while our undermanned force fought valiantly to hold the line without doing anything to further infl ame a tense situation.

It felt as though we were walking on eggshells, hoping they wouldn’t break.

One swore at me, adding “You’re gonna die”.

“I’ve been in jail and I’m gonna stab you,’’ joined in another. “Come out here and fi ght; you’re gutless.’’

These big, tough 16 to 18-year-olds were high on something, angry as hell and bent on violence. We three dads were their targets.

They didn’t just want to get back into the party, they wanted to bash us.

The smallest and most dangerous was a foul-mouthed girl. She made several attempts to scale the gate, which prompted the others to try rushing through.

That poor gate proved to be our

Fun turns to fear with strangers at the gateFun turns to fear with strangers at the gateSafe partyingSafe partyingIF having a party at home: Register the party with your local police at least one week in advance. Insist that the party is invitation only to reduce the risk of gatecrashers. Ask your guests not to spread the word to others via texts or the internet. Indicate clearly on the invitation whether the party is alcohol-free or if alcohol is provided or is BYO. State fi rmly that illegal drugs are not welcome. Ask parents of party guests to call beforehand for more information. Ask parents of guests to provide transport to and from the party. Secure all valuables. Have responsible adults on hand to monitor the party. Make sure the host (and thehost’s parents and other responsible adults) remain sober so any problems can be dealt with quickly and safely. Consider hiring a security guard or guards. Serve plenty of food. Be vigilant if you have a swimming pool – intoxicated guests could fall in. Turn the music down after midnight. Have a plan of action if a guest becomes drunk or ill. Ask gatecrashers to leave immediately or threaten that the police will be called. Follow through with your threats. Call the police if you think a situation is beyond your control.

saviour. It was shaken and rocked, then kicked open, which broke the latch, while three dads cowering behind it were praying for the police to arrive.

Gatecrashing is nothing new – I’ve probably been a gatecrasher myself – but it’s always a shock to fi nd people you don’t know and would never invite to your party acting like they own the place, bent on causing damage and starting fi ghts.

The young host and friends had been having a great time in the suitably dim and crowded backyard. Professional dance music and strobe lighting set the scene and young bodies swayed to the beat. The atmosphere was charged. This was to be a great night.

The girls in their colourful minis

and high heels seemed oblivious to the chilly night air, while the boys gathered, cool and coiffed, avoiding direct visual contact but eyeing them off just the same. The fl ash of phone cameras showed everyone wanted to remember the night.

But the insidious force began to make its presence felt. Jumping unseen over a side fence, the troublemakers nudged guests aside, making threats, taking the middle ground. The fun started to evaporate.

“Dad, there’s gatecrashers here. Help me get them out,’’ the young host called out.

He’d been punched.We ran to backyard “party central”

and, as he pointed them out, began

escorting the culprits to the gate one by one in a fi rm, no-nonsense manner. This was early days; we were in control – or so we thought.

“Get your hands off me,’’ I was told more than once as I marched my quota up the driveway to the street where the ever-growing gang gathered.

“Have we called the police?’’ I whispered to the host, who had registered the party the week before. “Yes, they’re on the way.” Being Saturday night they had plenty on their hands and it would be at least a 30-minute wait. Time enough for the effects of alcohol and drugs to kick in and the battle to begin at the front gate.

The three dads felt very much alone.

The morning after: Police and TV crews investigate the damage left behind when a party got out of control. Pictures: Gary Sissons


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Mr Hunt’s keynote address will open the event on 8 October at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“For many business leaders, this will be the fi rst opportunity to learn more about the government’s Direct Action plan on climate change strategy and how it will link into Australia’s corporate sectors,” event public relations consultant Clare Maloney said.

“It is expected that Mr Hunt will

speak on the role Austra lian busi-nesses can take in fi nding solutions for a more inclusive, low-carbon and resource-effi cient world.”

Ms Maloney described Mr Hunt’s address as “crucial for the Australian business sector as well as local and state governments looking to work toward a resilient Australia”.

Other speakers include Cr Cathy Oke of City of Melbourne, National Sustainability Council chairman John Thwaites; Tom Roper of Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council; and Cheryl Kernot, Director of the Graduate Certifi cate in Social Impact and a Social Business Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact at the University of NSW.

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will consider whether to appeal the EPA decision at its annual meeting this week.

Mr Walsh said the plans would help prepare for “Victoria’s growing popu-lation and maximise the economic re-turn from our waste materials through more sophisticated planning”.

The government is proposing to set up waste collection hubs to sort waste and extract items of value such as met-als, concrete, bricks, asphalt and timber.

Mr Walsh said the waste and re-

source recovery industry was a diverse sector worth $2.2 billion annually to the Vic torian economy and employing more than 8000 people.

“As we implement key actions from Getting Full Value, it is vital that the right plan is in place, including land use and transport plans,” he said.

“This will help guide investment decisions for waste and resource re-covery, and support the future of this important industry for our state.”

He said the government would seek input from industry, community, local government and waste management

groups before releasing the fi nal plans in 2014. The draft statewide plan is open for comment until 6 December and the draft metropolitan plan until 25 November. For details, visit: www.sustainability.vic.gov.au The government in August said it would reduce the state’s waste ma-nage ment groups from 12 to six, and force Mornington Peninsula Region Waste Management Group to join the Metropolitan Waste Management Group, which also has implications for the proposed Dromana quarry tip.

Tip’s grand fi nal: Friday is D-Day for Peninsula Waste Management and its owner R E Ross Trust to decide whether to appeal the EPA’s decision to reject the proposed rubbish tip, or landfi ll, in the old Pioneer quarry at Dromana on the Arthurs Seat escarpment. Picture: Yanni

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By Tony DuboudinFLINDERS Golf Club is about to celebrate its 110th birthday, continuing its reign as the state’s oldest with members still playing on its original course.

To celebrate, the club is holding an anniversary dinner on Saturday 26 October with a past president of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, David Temple, as master of ceremonies.

“This is a signifi cant milestone for the club and one of which we are justifi ably proud,” club president Graham Scoffern said. “It gives the club a great sense of continuity. We now look forward to another 110 years.”

The Flinders course had its beginnings in the 1870s when English and Scottish migrants working at the nearby cable station – where the telegraph cable from Tasmania came ashore – carved out four rough golf holes on the clifftop.

Their work sparked the interest of David Myles Maxwell, who had come to Flinders to manage an onion farm and also happened to be a champion golfer hailing from the holy grail of golf, St Andrews in Scotland.

In 1892 Maxwell was the inaugural club champion at Melbourne Golf Club, which soon became Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Being a golf fanatic, he organised volunteers to add another two holes to the nascent course. He also organised friends from Royal Melbourne, who were among the golfi ng elite of their day, to come and stay with him in Flinders

Golfers line up for the 110thGolfers line up for the 110th

at St Andrews guest house, built in 1905. Among them were Dr (later Sir) James Barrett, Justice Higgins and Dr (later Sir) John McFarland.

In 1902, Maxwell put the wheels in motion to establish Flinders Golf Links on two parcels of land owned by the Union Bank and the Crown after a visit to Flinders by Dr Alister Mackenzie, who later became a world renowned golf course architect.

Mackenzie made some suggestions about improving the course and within a year it had 18 holes. Maxwell’s friend Dr Barrett was made chairman of the committee with Maxwell as honorary secretary.

The new club was affi liated with the Victorian Golf Association in 1903 and on opening day, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club presented a hole cutter to the newly affi liated club.

Annual membership was two shillings and sixpence and the club revenue for the fi rst year was three pounds ($6).

Melbourne members spread the word and the renowned Easter tournament began in 1905 and has continued to be held almost uninterrupted to this day.

Flinders was rough and windy to play, with holes along the cliffs and even down to the beach and back.

The club generated such interest that the Mornington Standard reported on 16 December 1905: “In no part of the state has any golf club made such rapid strides as that at Flinders. Though started only some three years ago by Mr D M Maxwell (who is still honorary secretary of the club) with a membership of 22, the fi nancial year, which closed on September 30, shows a roll of 155 members.”

Over the next 15 years the club acquired freehold land abutting the course. To accomplish this, Maxwell and Barrett formed the Flinders Golf Links Land Company but, because the club was playing golf on a course primarily on Crown land, the state government was asked to form a public park. This “temporary reserve” was created in 1914 and, with some certainty in place, Maxwell started to improve the course.

Land acquisitions continued until 1918 by which time the club (the Flinders Golf Links Lands Co had liquidated its assets and transferred them to the Flinders Golf Club) owned all the land on the Western Port frontage. In 1920 the club decided to offer to the Crown all 18 acres (7.23 hectares) of its valuable land along the Western Port side of the links

with two main conditions: Bass Park (now comprising 103 acres) would be permanently reserved and six trustees would be appointed, three to be nominated by the Flinders Golf Club and three by the district.

In the early years the course was very much a traditional links-style one with few trees along the clifftops and bare around the fairways. Two holes in particular, the third and fourth, Niagara and Spion Kop, helped put the course on the map.

In November 1926, Dr Alister Mackenzie – by now one of the world’s top course designers – returned to Flinders while in Australia to design Royal Melbourne Golf Club’s new Sandringham links.

Mackenzie was impressed with the course – Peninsula Post (12/8/1928) quoting him as saying it was “equalled by only one other natural course, which is in California”.

Apart from recommending the closure of Spion Kop and Niagara – Mackenzie said the beach sequence slowed play too much – he suggested altering the Coffi n, adding two new holes in the “top paddock”, and building up greens and improvements to the fairways and bunkers.

While the call to close the two holes was not accepted by the committee, there was a commitment to implement the plan, subject to fi nancial constraints. David Maxwell and his greenkeepers spent years trying to put the recommendations in place. Improvements and alterations to the course have continued from Mackenzie’s day up to the present.

Putting view: Golfers at Flinders in 1906, 30 years after English and Scottish migrants saw the possibilities of creating a challenging course.


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A DOCUMENTARY about Mornington Secondary College’s preparations for Anzac Day 2013 will be shown on Channel 31 on Saturday 2 November.

The doco was made by one of the school’s English teachers, Terry Cantwell, who owns Whitewater Films, which makes docos on a range of topics including for Victorian shipwreck hunters Southern Ocean Explorations.

Paul Papettas, the college’s Police Youth Drum Corps coordinator, said Our Sons As Well charts the college’s efforts to make the Anzac legacy meaningful to youth of the Mornington Peninsula.

“Although it focuses on the drum corps, the doco follows the entire school’s preparation for, commitment to and commemoration of Anzac Day,” he said.

“For the past six years, the college has promoted the values and philosophies of the original Anzacs through continuous community involvement.

“College students not only remember their forefather’s sacrifi ces, but also actively attempt to live their lives based on the Anzacs’ shared ideals of mateship, honesty, resilience and persistence.”

Mr Papettas acknowledged the help of Leading Senior Constable Mick Mears of Mornington police in the running of the drum corps.

Mr Cantwell said the fi lm included interviews with police, youth drum corps members, students, teachers and war veterans including 96-year-old Second World War veteran Jack Green.

Spirit of Anzac: Mornington Secondary College teacher and drum corps coordinator Paul Papettas, left, Channel 7 news presenter Peter Mitchell and Year 12 drum corps student leader John Halse show the awards and the documentary Our Sons As Well.

College’s Anzac doco set for broadcastCollege’s Anzac doco set for broadcast

“College students have commemorated the Anzac spirit through the drum corps, regular Anzac commemorations, a trip to Gallipoli and increased student interaction with the veteran community,” he said.

“The documentary captures the

genuine respect and gratitude that students feel for our veterans’ sacrifi ces.”

The college won an Order of Australia Association award for the drum corps’ work in the community and the doco as well as a commendation from the

federal government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

The Order of Australia award was presented at a dinner at Brooklands in Mornington where Channel 7 news presenter Peter Mitchell was guest speaker.

Charity’s meetingCharity’s meetingTHE annual meeting of Southern Peninsula Food For All will be held at 10.30am Thursday 10 October at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, corner Sixth Ave and Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud. Details: Call 5981 1801 or 5988 4353.

ONE of the region’s leading envi-ronmentalists, Kath Hassell, has won another award – for outstanding indi-vidual achievement at the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence.

Mrs Hassell was presented with the award at Melbourne Museum by Environment Minister Ryan Smith.

She has been a member of Frankston Beach Association since 1983, including 12 years as secretary, and has been described as “the back-bone of the association”.

Victorian Coastal Council said Mrs Hassell had “made a signifi cant con-tribution to the environmental value of the Frankston Beach dunes system using her skills to propagate and in-volve people in the planting of more than 90,000 indigenous plants since 1995. She has involved many school students and community volunteers in these activities and has applied for and secured state and federal govern-ment grants of more than $140,000 to continue this important work.”

In 2011, Mrs Hassell received the Dame Phyllis Frost Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards for her dedication to protecting and enhancing the city’s natural environ-ment.

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By Keith PlattTIME and tide plus repeated battering by storms have taken their toll on the seawall at Craigie Beach in Mt Martha.

The wall is separated by a rocky track from a small cluster of beach boxes huddled against the badly eroded cliff.

Without the wall, the boxes would have been swept away years ago, along with much of the cliff and possibly the Esplanade above.

The 460-metre long bluestone wall is about to be repaired and reinforced.

Mortar will be replaced between loose blue-stones in the 3.4-metre high wall, timber stairs removed and a 55-metre rock wall built in front of the existing wall to lessen the impact of waves.

“The works are timely and coincide with new research that looked at alternatives for seawall materials including rock, reinforced concrete pipe and rectangular concrete blocks,” Depart-ment of Environment and Primary Industries risk and infrastructure manager Sally Patterson said.

“Three designs were tested earlier this year and it was concluded that rock design was the most viable in terms of stability and longevity.”

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The wall was built between 1936 and 1946 but last month storm caused 55 metres of damage from the northern end of the seawall.

“The Craigie Seawall protects high cliffs that support a coastal road and the area behind the wall provides a walking path and access to the beach boxes,” Ms Patterson said.

“The seawalls around Port Phillip are an im-portant asset that protect the foreshores and coastal assets against erosion.”

Ms Patterson said seawalls lasted 25-30 years although some had stood the test of time for near-ly 75 years.

“When the Great Depression hit Melbourne, men looked for any work they could get. It was

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Battered: The ageing seawall at Craigie Beach in Mt Martha is about to be repaired and protected. Picture: Yanni

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Families, friends and colleagues walked the Ballam Park athletics track to “celebrate” cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost to the disease.

Among those doing the trackwork were John Grove and daughters Rosy and Annie of Geelong, top left, a team from Frankston SES, above, and Mick Swann of Mt Martha, left.

In June, Frankston was awarded at the annual Relay For Life Summit Awards for introducing the midnight marathon, Frankston MiniFilms and a live Skype cross to the relay event at Townsville. Last weeekend’s relay was the 10th in Frankston.

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WORK on the controversial, $84 million South East Water headquarters beside Kananook Creek is underway with earthworks closing off Kananook Boulevard and creek access.

South East Water managing director Kevin Hutchings said Probuild was constructing a “fi ve-star Green Star energy rating” building that would meet strict targets for energy and water use.

“There will be something for everyone at our new water precinct. Residents will enjoy the new cafes and shops wrapping around the verandah and business will benefi t

from our 700 staff making the most of local goods and services,” he said.

“Moving to a new offi ce on land we own will reduce operating costs by more than $5 million a year from 2015-16.”

Frankston Council sold South East Water the land between Beach and Playne streets for $4 million last year despite widespread opposition.

The council agreed to ignore its own building height regulations to speed up approval for the building on land that was a car park. The 10-storey building will be completed in 2015.

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By Debra MarTHE program for the popular Main Street Mornington Festival was launched on Friday night.

The 18th annual festival starts at 11am on Sunday 20 October.

About 40,000 people packed the town’s Main St last year.

Highlights will include stage performances headlined by The Basics (bassist Kris Schroeder, guitarist Tim Heath and drummer Wally de Backer, aka the Grammy Award-winner Gotye), roving musicians, artists, a children’s arcade, activities and more than 70 food and wine stalls.

Organisers said the festival showcased the lifestyle that

Mornington Peninsula “residents enjoy on a daily basis – bringing together wine, food, music, art, entertainment, shopping and fun”.

Festival director Christina Nolan and assistant director Paula Creek said the launch was to “bring local businesses, sponsors and volunteers together to acknowledge their support for the past 17 years”.

Familiar faces at the launch included Dunkley MP and new Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors Anne Shaw and Bev Colomb, Kim Rowe of Mornington Chamber of Commerce and Bendigo Community branch managers Kerry

Debernardi of Mornington, Greg Hilton of Mt Martha and Chris Watson of Mt Eliza.

The bank branches are major sponsors of the event.

Ms Nolan presented certifi cate of appreciation to the shire, the chamber of commerce, Mary and Arthur Parsons of Visitor Publications, Beleura House and Garden, and the Grand Hotel in Mornington.

Ms Nolan also acknowledged volunteers of the Lions Club of Mt Eliza.

Radio Port Phillip will broadcast live from the festival. For details go to www.mainstreetfestival.com.au or facebook.com/mainstreetmorningtonfestival

Street life: Three-piece band The Basics – bassist Kris Schroeder, drummer Wally de Backer (aka the Grammy Award-winner Gotye) and guitarist Tim Heath– is the headline act at the 18th Main Street Mornington Festival later this month.

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Peninsula Party Hire, Greg’s Butcher, Paint Place, Roberts Carpet Court, Mornington Golf Club, Dick’s Friendly Service Station, Peninsula Service Centre, Bayside Seafood, Peter Heppner, Cranbourne Golf

Club, Alien Fitness, Rosebud Saw, Beachside Tourism, Offi ce Choice Rosebud, Peninsula Hot Springs,

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By Keith PlattINDEPENDENT Frankston MP Geoff Shaw is non-committal when it comes to his future in the Victorian Parliament.

“I made a four-year commitment and I always keep my commitments,” Mr Shaw said when asked about his candidacy for the election sche-duled for November 2014.

“Frankston is in a good position, why wouldn’t I stay on?

“I’m keeping the status quo at the moment. The election is not until November next year and most people are electioned out by now. I know I certainly am.”

Mr Shaw criticised Labor politicians who re-signed after the 2010 election, costing taxpayers $1 million in by-election costs: “They’re the people who didn’t keep to a commitment.”

For a man variously described as embattled, a rebel and a rogue MP on whom the survival of the Napthine Coalition government depends – and who is due in court this month over alleged misuse of his taxpayer-funded vehicle – Mr Shaw does not give the impression of being under pressure.

On 17 September he issued a statement con-fi rming he had been charged by police and also that he had the previous week appeared before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee.

Mr Shaw has been summonsed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 October to face 24 charges relating to the alleged misuse of his taxpayer-funded vehicle.

On Wednesday, he told The News he had “paid back” $1250 but then corrected himself: “There was nothing to pay; I made a payment of $1250 out of my own pocket and goodwill.”

On Tuesday night last week he was at Frank-

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Geoff Shaw

ston Arts Centre for a networking night organised by Greater Frankston Business Chamber.

On Wednesday last week, he was preparing for a citizenship ceremony at Frankston RSL.

Mr Shaw said he was recovering from a severe cold, an illness that had seen him seek leave

from Parliament and not attend on Thursday 20 September amid claims he was angry with Premier Denis Napthine for ruling him out of being the Liberals’ next candidate for Frankston.

He said the reports were incorrect. He stayed in Parliament long enough to speak on matters con cerning Frankston (a rezoning to allow expansion of Peninsula Private Hospital) before being driven home by an electorate offi cer.

“I became ill on the Tuesday and spoke [in the Legislative Assembly] three times on the Wed-nesday, although I could hardly speak,” Mr Shaw told The News.

News reports had claimed he didn’t look ill and that his car was left in the car park.

However, he had caught the train to Melbourne.“The media is always going to be there what-

ever I do,” Mr Shaw said.“I don’t read the dailies, only the local news-

papers.“I’m not media shy. The true story is I was ill

and my car was not there.“I was in the Parliament for Frankston, it was

[Labor leader] Daniel Andrews who left [after being kicked out of the Parliament for three days by Speaker Ken Smith].”

Although he remains a member of the Liberal Party, Mr Shaw said he cannot remember the last time he attended a branch meeting (“I don’t keep those minute details”).

Elected as a Liberal Party MP in 2010, he re-signed from the Parliamentary Liberal Party on 6 March, the same day Premier Ted Baillieu step-ped down from the top job.

Mr Shaw, whose continued support is crucial to the state government’s ability to pass legislation, has been surrounded by turmoil ever since, a situation that is unlikely to change any time soon.

By Mike HastNEW electoral boundaries to be approved this month will likely be the trigger for candidates wanting to contest the crucial state electorate of Frankston.

Both major parties are casting around for candi-dates to oppose former Liberal and now indepen-dent MP Geoff Shaw.

Mr Shaw is facing 23 charges of ob taining fi -nancial advantage by de ception and one charge of mis con duct in public offi ce over use of his gov-ernment car and fuel card.

A by-election between now and the state elec-tion on 29 November next year is unlikely given the rate at which the wheels of justice turn.

The former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson has not had his day in court over charges of mis-using his work credit card when he was a union-ist. The police probe start ed in late 2011.

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition holds 44 seats in the 88-member Vic torian lower house, includ-ing speaker Ken Smith. Labor has 43 seats and Mr Shaw holds the balance of power.

The new boundaries will be gazetted in October

and used at the November 2014 state election.Based on 2010 election results, the draft chang-

es could see a net gain of three seats for the Lib-eral Party, a loss of one Nationals seat, and loss of two Labor seats.

Boundary changes could see Labor-leaning Frankston North and Belvedere Park become part of Frankston elec torate.

Liberal Party identities touted as pos sible can-didates in clude 2011 mayor, current Frankston councillor and serving police offi cer Brian Cuni-al; his colleague Darrel Taylor, a project manager with the Department of Defence who was elect-ed to the council for the fi rst time last year; and Frankston driving school owner Jerome Breen.

Another former Frankston mayor, Christine Richards, who retired from the council prior to last year’s election, has been mentioned as a pos-sible independent candidiate but Ms Richards told The News last week she would not be standing.

Another being touted is 2004-05 Frank ston mayor Rochelle McArthur who works for Carrum Liberal MP Donna Bauer. Ms McArthur stood in Frankston at the 2006 state election for the Liber-

als and was defeated by incumbent Alistair Hark-ness.

She was pre-selected for the 2010 election but withdrew to care for her husband Lucas, who died in late 2011.

Ms McArthur was replaced by Geoff Shaw who beat Dr Harkness in 2010.

Another candidate could be Dande nong busi-nessman Peter Ange lico, who was a candidate for the federal seat of Isaacs at the 2010 election. He was forced out of the race after a County Court ruling against his steel business when a teenager had his hand crushed.

Last year he had the backing of Liberal pow-erbroker Inga Peulich, the MP for South Eastern Metropolitan in the upper house.

In the ALP camp, names being men tioned in despatches include Frankston councillor James Dooley, who stood against Liberal MP David Morris at the 2010 state election, and recent Dunk-ley federal election candidate Sonya Kilkenny, who was defeated on 7 September by incumbent Bruce Billson, now the Minister for Small Busi-ness in the Abbott Coalition government.

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By Mike HastEXPANSION of Peninsula Private Hos pital is on the cusp of being approved by Planning Minister Matthew Guy.

MPs debated the matter in the Parliament late last month.

The hospital’s plan to greatly expand its facility on the corner of Cranbourne Rd and McClelland Dve, Langwarrin, was approved by Frankston Council in early August.

This followed a recommendation by Planning Panels Victoria that the rezoning and planning permit for stage one of the expansion be ap-proved. The proposal needs a change to the plan-ning scheme to go ahead.

The hospital’s land at 525, 555 and 559 Mc-Clelland Dve will change from Rural Conserva-tion Zone and Road Zone Category to Special Use Zone.

This would allow hospital owner Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust to build stage one of a $25 million redevelopment that will more than double the private hospital’s size.

The fi rst stage includes an intensive care unit, overnight and day surgery beds, operating thea-tres, allied health centre, consulting rooms and multi-storey car parking.

The hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care.

An earlier attempt to get Mr Guy to declare the hospital expansion land as a so-called green wedge anomaly was unsuccessful and the hospi-tal sought a planning amendment to change the zoning.

The expansion has been on the drawing board for about six years.

Chris Smith of Australian Unity Investments

said the hospital needed to expand to meet “long-term growing demand in the Mornington Pen-insula and surrounding areas for additional and specialist healthcare services”.

He said a new intensive care unit was particu-larly important. Consultants working for the hos-pital said an extra 570 private hospital beds were needed in the region, “but only 449 are currently available”.

Peninsula Private was investigated by Frankston Council last year for clearing native vegetation at 555 McClelland Dve in the green wedge zone. Last October, the council said it would not fi ne the hospital over the clearing.

In the Parliament last week, Frank ston MP Geoff Shaw said it was “pretty important Frank-ston Environmental Friends Network, along with the council, the Department of Transport, Plan-ning and Local Infrastructure, and Peninsula Pri-vate Hospital and its directors were able to talk through some environmental issues”.

He said FEFN had “accepted this current plan-ned expansion and development, as there were some compromises by decreasing the footprint of the building and maintaining some of the local indigenous bushland”.

Mr Shaw said the hospital employed more than 850 people “They had their fi rst open heart sur-gery around this time last year … and they have an intensive care unit which was opened up in that same month.

“They are expanding services with the new plans for beds, theatres and radiology, and they are ready to go as soon as it is approved.”

Mr Shaw said the hospital would be expanded by 19,000 square metres. More than $80 million had been invested in the hospital, he said.

Hospital expansion Hospital expansion set for approvalset for approval

THE Village Baxter retirement complex has opened 60 renovated hostel rooms.

Stanley Lodge was opened by Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency chief executive offi cer Mark Brandon.

The village has 750 residents living in 453 independent units, a 60-room nursing home and the 60 hostel rooms

The village was established in Golf Links Rd, Frankston South, in 1974 on 35-hectare landscaped site.

An open day at the village on Saturday 12 October will coincide with a garden competition judged by members of Frankston Garden Club.

Many residents in the independent living units have fl ourishing gardens.

Now open: Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer, left, Howard Hinds with his father-in-law, 15-year Baxter Village resident Frank Wootton, and Mark Brandon at last week’s opening of the renovated Stanley Lodge.Picture: Gary Sissons

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Address: 8A Grace Street, RYEAuction: $749,000Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, RyeAgent: John Kennedy, 0401 984 842

THIS near-new apartment is just one street back from the beach and shops. It comprises three large bedrooms (main with ensuite), separate study, open-plan living, dining and kitchen leading to a north-facing deck. It has a full bathroom, separate toilet with vanity, third shower and toilet. It would be a fantastic retirement or holiday apartment. Inspect by appointment.

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2327 PT NEPEAN RD RYE

51 McDonald Road,RYE $299,000TOWNSHIPLarge corner block situated close to the Rye shops and beach. Land size approximately 900m2. Build the dream on this fantastic block only 10 minutes walk into town. MEL REF: 168 G7

28 Turnberry Grove,FINGAL $300,000MOONAH LINKSFabulous sloping block with great views over the 18th hole. Surrounded by impressive new homes with all the facilities afforded to Moonah Links owners. Offers Invited.

9 McDonald Road,RYE $330,000“PRIVATE PARADISE”

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21 Neville Drive,RYE $350,000 - $380,000TYRONE LANDVacant land only 300m to the popular Tyrone beach, slightly elevated to capture tree top views to the north/west. Build something substantial or just a cottage to enjoy the beach.

18 Moorong Street,RYE $375,000+CLOSE TO BEACH AND SHOPS BAY VIEWS

10 minute walk to the beach and Rye café’s and shops. It has everything you

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2 Moody Street,RYE $380,000 - $410,000PRIME TYRONE FORESHORE

only 250mtrs walk from the popular Tyrone/Whitecliffs beach also has excellent 360 degree views. Walk to the beach and 965m2 approx, what more could you want? Take a walk and make us an offer. MEL REF 168 B4

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AN hour from Melbourne and within walking distance of Rosebud foreshore and shopping precinct, this contemporary luxury townhouse offers quality fi nishes throughout including high square set ceilings, polished boards, wool carpets, porcelain tiles and stone benches in the wet areas. Accommodation consists of fully equipped galley kitchen, generous robed bedrooms and main with ensuite. The tranquil setting outside with large covered decking provides seamless integration between indoor and outdoor living, and the paved barbecue area is perfect for the warmer months. The home is serviced by gas ducted heating, continuous fl ow hot water, two reverse-cycle air-conditioners and two-car area. The open-plan, light-fi lled property provides low maintenance “lock up and leave” living only a 10-minute walk from the beach. It would suit a family, professional couple or holidaymakers.

A modern marvel

Address: 11/183 Eastbourne Road, ROSEBUDPrice: $390,000 plusAgency: Barry Plant – Rosebud, 1/28 McCombe Street, RosebudAgent: James Arnold, 0403 883 322

LOCATED in an exclusive, blue chip location with direct access to Main Street cafes, shops and medical facilities, this stunning townhouse offers both form and function. This could be the townhouse you’ve been searching for. Daily living is accommodated downstairs, including lounge, dinning, study (with wall mounted LCD TV), a fabulous kitchen with Miele appliances including two wall ovens and large pantry with built-in workbench, huge laundry with built-in cupboards, powder room, a master bedroom suite with walk-in robe and resort-style ensuite with double shower and vanities. Upstairs offers kids and guest accommodation with two oversized bedrooms, separate living area, another bathroom and separate powder room. Other features include a covered and paved outdoor entertaining (gas connection for the barbecue) decorated Noosa-style, reverse cycle heating and cooling, Jetmaster gas log fi re, plantation shutters, electric blinds, drying cupboard in laundry, ducted vacuum, intercom system and a water tank plumbed to the toilets.

Enjoy an enviable lifestyle

Address: 2/19 Turnbull Street, MORNINGTONPrice: Price by negotiation $790,000 – $830,000Agency: Harcourts Mornington, Suite 2, 1A Main Street, MorningtonAgent: Janet McNeill, 0419 503 327


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DROMANA 10 Coleus Street

Executor Auction - Quiet Location - Dromana Hillside Location

Open plan living/kitchen/dining room, outdoor entertaining area & carport under the roof line.

Perfect for weekend getaways, permanent living or add this great home to your investment portfolio.

Low maintenance landscaped gardens plus you can sit back, relax and enjoy a bbq on the rear deck - summer is coming!

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60 days or earlier by agreement

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PRICE GUIDE Suit $280,000 plus buyers

INSPECT as advertised Photo ID RequiredCONTACT Rod Richards 0432 767 450 Rosebud Offi ce 5986 8880

ROSEBUD 28 Wakool Avenue

Picturesque position

Set on an elevated allotment of approximately 840m2 in a sought after location of Rosebud South comes this brick veneer home with exclusive bay views. This property offers 4 generous sized bedrooms, the main suite with both walk in robe and en-suite. Bay views can be enjoyed from the spacious open plan formal and informal living areas. With polished fl oorboards throughout and serviced by a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher as well as split system reverse cycle air-conditioning, this home will tick all the boxes. The true potential of this property is realised from the expansive outdoor, undercover deck area with bay views across Port Phillip Bay.

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days

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INSPECT As advertised

Photo ID Required

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 or Raquel Burgess 0419 573 137


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1 & 2/37 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach 69 Riley Street, McCrae 2/56 Heales Street, Dromana 148 Third Avenue, Rosebud

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington Auction

Auction Saturday 26th October at 11.00am

13 Mariners Retreat

Sublime Seaside Style

Designed with an emphasis on low-maintenance luxury, this discreet and private single-level residence with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double remote garage delivers contemporary living in a fabulous beachside address. Two courtyards in natural light all day; impressive finishes from granite benchtops to Porcher vanities emphasise the stylish lifestyle appeal. An expansive open-plan living and dining area opens to two courtyards, including one with a retractable awning, and integrates a stylish stone kitchen. This is a great opportunity to secure an easy-care home in a sought-after location just a short walk to the beach and close to Main Street’s cafes, boutiques and cinema.

Auction Saturday 26th October 11.00amTerms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90/120 daysInspect Wednesday 1.15-1.45pm. Saturday 12.30-1.00pmContact Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au

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3 1 4Dromana 197 Nepean HighwayFamily Home On 1 Acre (approx)Located in country area of Dromana, & boasting excellent views of Port Phillip Bay, Mt Martha Hill & Martha Cove Marina. The well maintained 3 bedroom home offers open living & includes 2 studies, new kitchen with walk in pantry, gas heating & A/C. An ideal retreat with room for a horse, tennis court, pool or simply use as a great play & relax area. Exceptional value, realistic vendor.

Hendrik Boer 0410 415 515

[email protected]

AuctionSaturday 5th October @ 3pm

View As advertised or by appointment

Ray White Rosebud 1131-1135 Point Nepean Road, 5986 4900

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Rosebud 3/49 Fairway GroveNew Home Realisation SaleBrand new villa unit set in a quiet residential area

is being offered with 7 years builders’ warranty

& 6 star energy rating. Open plan living, kitchen

& dining with solid hardwood fl oors, 3 large BRs

& master with WIR & en suite. Kitchen offering,

stone benches & S/S appliances. Serviced by

gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, remote

DLUG & entertaining deck.

Sallie Del Col 0431 685 918

[email protected]

AuctionSaturday 26th October @ 12.30pmView As advertised or by appointment

Ray White Rosebud 1131-1135 Point Nepean Road, 5986 4900

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Address: 17 Port Phillip Drive, MORNINGTONPrice: Offers in excess of $620,000Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington, 5679 1888Agent: Joel Hood, 0428 488 355

POTENTIAL buyers won’t come across too many properties like this one. The vendor has committed elsewhere and is prepared to meet the market. The home is extremely spacious with downstairs accommodating two bedrooms, two studies, a large rumpus room with wet bar, a formal dining room that could be a large third bedroom, a bathroom, laundry and powder room. The fi rst thing you notice upstairs is the light and bright, north-facing, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge, which open onto the large deck with new glass panel fencing with 180-degree views of Port Phillip Bay. Separate from the open living space is a bedroom with robes and the parents’ retreat, complete with bay views, sitting area, massive walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower and double vanity. Other features include an automatic retractable awning on balcony, ducted heating, four reverse-cycle split-systems, solar panels (which cover almost all electricity bills), security system with four external cameras, two-car garage with rear roller access to a new single carport, a rainwater tank with a pump for an irrigation system, vegie gardens, two garden sheds, a rear deck off the rumpus room and fully landscaped gardens at front and rear.

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Clean up with this businessLOCATED in the busy Balnarring shopping centre, this great little business – Balnarring Laundrette and Bay Stays – is well established and caters to locals and holidaymakers alike. There are great lease conditions and the business is easily managed.

Laundrette, BALNARRINGPrice: $160,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184


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50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588CAFE

MORDIALLOCWell presented and refurbished, easy run with 2 staff. Seats 8 in/ 8 out, well equipped kitchen with walk in coolroom. Good location

with long lease available. Mon – Fri 7am to 2.30pm.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

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BUSINESS PROMOTION

MOBILE CATERING BEAUTY SALON

PET SHOP

SANDRINGHAMBright café on main street, easy

to run with 2 staff. Seats 16 in & 8 outside. New lease available.

Opens Tues to Sun.

HOME-BASED9 new territories available,

excellent brand, proven concepts. All products and services will be

provided, work from home, create the lifestyle you want. Ongoing

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TAKEAWAY/DINE-IN LAUNDRETTE

CLAYTONLarge shop in great location, well

stocked for bargain buying. Selling under value due to urgency of sale.

Long lease.

USED GOODS RETAILER

$185,000 inc stock

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS $160,000 + sav

GENERAL STORE/TAKEAWAY

ROSEBUDOnly Asian food in Shopping Centre

food court, ample seating. Only wok commercial kitchen in Centre,

coolroom, all s/steel equipment, display fridges. Huge potential –

nothing to be done!$110,000 + sav

SEAFORDLong established, opens 5.30am

to 2.30pm. Great equipment, simple to operate, all the hard work has been done. Approx

6 kgs coffee per week. Brand new dishwasher, new menu signage.

Fully mobile self-contained commercial kitchen. Caters private

& corporate events inc races, markets, Rotary etc. Work approx. 25 hours per week. Predominately

NOW $80,000 NOW $80,000 + sav

NARRE WARRENLaser hair removal and a variety of skin treatments in large salon close to major S/C. All required

training available, laser machine support, online booking system.

Trades Tues to Sat.

ROSEBUDLarge warehouse includes complete aquarium, hydrobath, sells premium

foods, treatments & accessories. Equipment inc computer system, shelving, forklift. Prime position

close to Bunnings.

$199,000 + sav

FRANKSTON1x30L power washer, 11 Speed

Queen washers, 8 dryers. Air-con, monitored alarm, phone system. Automatic doors 7am – 9.30pm.

Attended Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat 9am-12pm.

$119,500

COWESEst 40 years on a major road in a residential area. Caravan

park opposite attracts huge repeat custom, also tradies & holiday

makers Onsite parking for cars, trucks etc. Trades 7 days.

Good equipment.

Specialist repair and recolouring service of leather, vinyl, velour

& plastic – a vital tool in the auto industry. Over 13 yrs experience

providing mobile on-site, cost effective repairs. Full training given.

AUTO PLASTIC REPAIR

NOW $60,000 + sav

HOMEWARES, GIFTS ETC.

NOW $65,000 + sav, neg.

Eclectic range of homewares, gifts, furniture & fashion,

attracts high end shoppers from Peninsula, loyal local support and tourist trade in summer. Exclusive brands, shopping village location.

VARIETY STORERetail sales of discount products

inc stationery, arts & crafts, hardware, toys etc. Suburban

shopping strip, trades 5 ½ days, can be one person operation

$75,000 + sav

CLEANINGResidential on weekly, f’nightly and

monthly basis for regular clients. Has 2 commercial jobs, area covers from Brighton to Portsea. Currently

operated by H&W team working together most of the time.

$80,000

GATE & GARAGE AUTOMATION

$88,000 + sav

Design, installation & service. Easy run by owner & sub-

contractors as required. Home-based, no lease. Lots of potential for expansion. Includes work ute,

tools, equipment & web page.

CHINESE RESTAURANT

$95,000 + sav

Seats 60, fully equipped commercial kitchen, corner location with excellent exposure. Fully air-

conditioned. Brand new stove. Trades 5 ½ days for lunch and

dinner

CAFE & TAKEAWAY

$110,000 + sav

FRANKSTONTrading Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm in busy

retail/commercial area, est many years. Well patronized by shoppers & workers. If you want a busy, short

working week, this is for you!

DVD RENTALSService focused movie & game

rental. Full computer system with no competition in the area. 11,000 DVDs plus games and blueray, all the latest releases. Full database of 2600 rented in last 12 months.

$115,000 + sav

Prime position, Est 25 years. 4 treatment rooms plus others for sublet. Comprehensive website brings good results. Clinically

advanced skincare treatments, trained therapists.

$130,000 + sav

BEAUTY SALON

BAKERYDouble shop frontage, one of the

oldest bakeries in town, well known for its French delights. Good equipment inc Combo van, some wholesale with

deliveries to schools. Vendor will assist new owner with changeover.

$395,000 + sav

CONTINENTAL SMALLGOODS

Manufacturer & retailer of over 60 different smoked & cooked

products in state of the art purpose built factory/retail outlet. Training

offered and recipes will be included.

$550,000 + sav

LICENSED CAFE

Seats 45 in / 40 outside in wonderfully relaxing atmosphere overlooking the marina. Trades 6 days winter, 7 in summer, could

open nights. Good equipment, est 25 years, vendor wishes to retire.

$130,000 + sav

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GEELONGFront coin launderette has 12 washers & 6 dryers. Huge rear

offers all services, 6 washers & 5 dryers with competent staff. Long lease, so busy they are rejecting

work. Great opportunity!

$215,000

Two rooms, licensed for 25 per day, 102 per week occupancy. In

the heart of high density residential area, Mon-Fri 7am to 6pm. Can be

fully managed, one vendor happy to

BUSINESS $175,000FREEHOLD $415,000

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PET SHOP

NOW $320,000 + sav

Food and accessories, grooming & hydrobath, aquariums, birds and reptiles. Extensive website ready for online trading. Large

modern premises on main road, well known in M’ton, operating

around 25 years.

GARDEN SUPPLIESEst 25+ years, very well equipped with 4 trucks, loaders & handling equipment. Supply all types of garden & landscape materials. Many repeat customers inc

builders, landscapers, construction companies & homeowners.

$925,000 + sav

CAFE & MILK BAR Large modern shop in the best part of seaside shopping strip. Excellent equipment, inside seating as well as

spacious outdoor tables. 15kgs coffee per week. Huge potential to increase takings with enthusiastic new owner.

NOW $129,000 + sav

SPORTSWEAR

NOW $100,000 + sav

This well known franchise is showing strong consistent T/O

and still room for growth. Very well presented in plaza with new lease to be negotiated. Easily operated by 1

fulltime & 2 casual staff.

IDEAL FOR TRADIESJetmaster – Heat N Glo

dealership. One man operation with sub-contracted installers or

Excellent location with allocated parking. Established 15 years.

$299,000 + sav

PRODUCE DELIVERYServices SE suburbs with fresh fruit & veg, 5 days. Market twice weekly, operates from 2 small

factories. Truck & 2 vans included. 8 weeks holiday a year. Potential

to increase, mainly c/card

$320,000 + sav

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UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand product range & opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant, ceramic/tiling products. Large

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

MOWERS AND GARDENSStockists of quality mowers and garden equipment at affordable

prices. Large business well known on the Peninsula, could suit family

huge potential!$395,000 + sav

BUSINESS & FREEHOLDPackaging industry, comprehensive

service & products, state of the art equipment. Modern premises.

Detailed information available.Business - $1.55M + sav.

Freehold $4.6M + gst

$6.15 million + sav & gst$4.5 million

64 acres residential / industrial with 4BR home and 2BR bungalow. Located

close to Westernport Bay waterfront, has sheds, stables, outbuildings, training track for current horse agistment. Ideal

horse or port related industry.

FREEHOLD PROPERTYABRASIVE BLASTINGLong established & well known within the industry and construction industry. Well equipped, largest in area, handles large industrial & construction blasting & painting needs. 10 acre industrial/

residential block.BUSINESS $1.4M OR BUS. & F’HOLD $5.5M

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Busy cafe lifeTHIS is a very well presented industrial cafe and takeaway well positioned on a busy main road. It is easily run with two staff and has seating inside for 10 and 8 outside. It operates Monday to Friday 5.30am-2.30pm. The vendor owns the freehold and is willing to negotiate a new lease at $1200 a month. Alternatively the freehold is available to buy at $199,000 plus GST. An urgent sale is required and the vendor is willing to consider all genuine offers. Industrial cafe and takeaway, MORDIALLOCPrice: $50,000 plus SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Florist by the bayTHE vendors are looking for an urgent sale of this beautifully presented fl orist shop, which is the only one in Rye. It opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with half a day on Saturday. They sell fl owers, plants and gifts and deliver in the area. A member of Petals fl orist network, the business also has a beautifully presented website. It can be operated by one person.

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SOUTHERN peninsula ship watchers spotted one of the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates, HMAS Perth, leaving Port Phillip on Friday.

Perth was the last of eight Anzac frigates constructed in Williamstown by Tenix, and was commissioned in 2006.

The frigate is the third RAN ship to carry the Perth name. She displaces 3759 tonnes and is 118 metres long and 14.8 metres wide.

Top speed is 27 knots and she has a crew of 174.Perth carries Sea Sparrow anti-air missile, Harpoon anti-ship

missiles, fi ve-inch automatic rapid fi re gun, four 50-calibre (12.7mm) machine guns and two triple-mounted torpedo tubes as well as a Seahawk helicopter.

Perth is the fi rst Anzac class ships to undergo an anti-ship missile defence upgrade.

Picture: Andrew Mackinnon of aquamanships.com

Anzac frigate Perth Anzac frigate Perth leaves Port Phillipleaves Port Phillip

In tune forIn tune forfour decadesfour decadesTHEY’VE been in fi ne voice for 40 years. The Frankston-based Australian Welsh Male Choir traces its beginnings to a group of Welsh expatriates getting together for a Christmas singalong at the Pines Soccer Club in Frankston North.

The choir was fi rst known as the Cambrian Choir with its fi rst public performance on 20 October 1974 at the dedication service for the Victoria Police Academy chapel in Glen Waverley. The event coincided with the fi rst live outside colour broadcast by ABC TV.

The choir became the Victoria Welsh Male Choir in June 1980 and the Australian Welsh Male Choir in April 1985. Since then the combined voices have toured overseas, including Wales. Last week choir members celebrated 40 years of song by assembling in the chapel at Village Baxter.

A trilling trio: Three members who have been part of the Australian Welsh Male Choir since its beginnings 40 years ago are, from left, Tony Dickinson, Bernie Rumble and Glynn Thomas.Picture: Gary Sissons


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FRANKSTON’S old tip in McClelland Dve may be excavated to fi nd the body of 13-year-old Prue Bird who was murdered in 1992.

Last Monday week, Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Curtain said the tip should be checked for the teen’s body.

Convicted killer Leslie Alfred Camilleri told police he dumped the body at the tip in 1992.

Homicide detectives took Camilleri to the site on 6 August after he fi nally offered to help fi nd her body.

Homicide Detective Senior Constable Nathan Toey told the court police had been contacted by Camilleri in May offering to help fi nd Ms Bird’s body and requesting maps of the Frankston tip area from 1992.

Camilleri claimed he had snatched Ms Bird off the street outside her Glenroy home on 2 Febru-ary 1992, and murdered her before driving to the Frankston tip.

Police said they would analyse soil from the area to see if it was used as a rubbish tip.

Justice Curtain had been planning to sentence Camilleri on Thursday but adjourned the case to 16 October to give police more time to investi-gate his claims.

Camilleri, 43, is serving two life sentences for raping and murdering Bega schoolgirls Lauren Barry and Nichole Collins in 1997.

Police alleged the motive for Ms Bird’s abduc-tion and murder revolved around payback over police statements made against the men who bombed the Russell Street police building in 1986.

Ms Bird’s grandmother and her partner gave statements to police about the fatal bombing.

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By Chris BrennanDOZENS of trees were knocked down, many onto homes, buildings and roads, as wild winds and torrential rain wreaked havoc across the Mornington Peninsula late last week.

The Victorian State Emergency Ser-vice recorded one of its busiest days on record, with crews responding to more than 1300 calls for assistance across Melbourne as winds of more than 100km/h lashed the city on Thursday.

SES offi cials said it was fortunate no serious injuries were suffered as gale force winds brought down an estimat-ed 1000 trees across the city’s south and east, causing extensive damage to

homes and building and blocking nu-merous roads.

Frankston SES controller Brian Mc-Manus said his crews had responded to more than 100 emergency calls, the most serious being a large tree that had crashed onto a sports medicine clinic at Mt Eliza.

“The prolonged nature of the storm and the heavy rain meant the dam-age was very widespread but we were lucky that there was nothing too seri-ous, just a lot of them,” he said.

“The combination of high winds and heavy rain brought down some pretty big trees, a lot of them were across roads and onto cars and buildings.”

A home was damaged by a fallen

tree in Kingfi sher Ave, Rosebud West, while the roof was ripped from a real estate agent in central Rosebud.

At Arthurs Seat, two cars travelling in opposite directions crashed into a fallen trees after in came down directly in their path. Neither driver was seri-ously injured in the incident.

SES spokesman Stefan Delatovic warned Mornington Peninsula resi-dents to take extreme care around trees over coming days, with many having been damaged and weakened by last week’s rain and wind.

“There’ll be a lot of large trees and branches that are ready to come down in even light winds, so people need to be extremely careful,” he said. Blown away: A large tree crashed onto a clinic at Mt Eliza. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Nepean MP Martin Dixon said initiative aimed to raise awareness and boost trade. “This initia-tive will encourage consumers to shop at local traders and showcase the vital role small business plays within our communities,” he said.

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Compiled by Matt VowellFrom the pages of the Mornington Standard, 4 October 1913.MR M. Brody, of Frankston, had a rather startling experience on Friday last. He was unharnessing a young horse in the Pier Hotel yard, when the animal became frightened and made off. Mr Brody grabbed the reins, but the horse pulled him along till the trap struck an obstruction and overturned, striking Mr Brody. He was rather severely hurt, and was confi ned to his room for four or fi ve days, and was attended to by Dr Maxwell. We are pleased to state that he is about again, though he has to have the assistance of a stick.

***THE chaplain of the penitentiary in Alabama asked how many of the con-victs owed their position to the use of liquor, and out of 300 in the gaol, 281 rose to their feet to signify that drink was the cause of their downfall.

***THE Frankston Orchestra has made great strides under the conductorship of Mr Walter Jennings, and it is quite possible that the Choral and Orchestra will render the leading choruses from ‘Faust’ in the near future.

***AT the last meeting of the committee of the Frankston Choral Society it was pleasing to note that the hon. sec-retary drew attention to the increas-ing number of members. The Choral Society has now 40 members and the Orchestra 15 instrumentalists and it is expected that others will join.

***ON Tuesday next, October 7th, Mr R. M. Jennings, the well-known organ-

iser of the People’s Liberal Party will deliver an address in the Mechanics’ Hall, Somerville, at 8 p.m. Musical items will also be rendered, and an enjoyable and instructive evening is assured.

***FINALITY has at last been reached in connection with the agitation that has been going on for some time by Somerville residents for improved school accommodation. A commu-nication has been received from the Department stating that tenders for the removal and re-erection of the school will be called for next week.

The National Trustees Company is applying for probate in the will of Patrick Phelan, late of Cowes, Phillip Island, farmer, who died on 22nd ult., leaving estate valued at £3045, being reality £2214 and personalty £881, Testator bequeathed a legacy of £100 to the Roman Catholic archbishop towards the erection of a church at Cowes, and the residue to his neph-ews and nieces.

***AT a special meeting of the Morning-ton Loyal Celebration League, held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday evening last, it was unanimously decided to expend up to £12 in tickets for the school children’s trip to the Zoological Gardens, which takes place on Wednesday, 12th Novem-ber. Where there are more than two children in a family those tickets will be given free to all over that number up to 16 years of age.

***THE date for the lecture on “Fish Life”, to be given by Mr H. C. Dan-

nevig, Director of Fisheries, in the Mornington Mechanics’ Institute, has been fi xed for Thursday, 28rd October. Mr Dannevig is at present on a cruise, and is taking a number of views for the purpose of illustrat-ing his lecture, which will doubtless be most instructive and interesting. Major Campbell, who is making all arrangements, and also paying the expenses, deserves the best thanks of the community for his enterprise. The admission to the lecture is free.

***MR W. Schultz, of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, has just completed an addition to his establishment which will prove a great convenience to motorists and the travelling public generally. The now building con-sists of a commodious garage and stables, 60ft x 16ft, built of sand and cement blocks, the latter being made by himself. When completed there will be room for three motor cars, a buggy shed, and a noose box. In the space allotted to the motors a pit has been excavated, so that the person in charge of car can get underneath with ease to effect any necessary repairs.

***A COMPLIMENTARY social do for the Hastings footballers was held in the local hall on Friday, September 26th. A very enjoyable night’s danc-ing was spent, interspersed with songs by Misses Hodgins, Reid and Jones and Messrs F. A. Tubbs and J. Carmi-chael, which were much appreciated by all. Rev. C. Eva spoke in a very effi cient manner on the excellent way that the Blue and Whites had come to the top of the tree. At the start of the season we heard a lot about what

other clubs were going to do, but Hastings is still on top, and likely to stop there, too. Mr J. D. Hodgins (the President) responded on behalf of the footballers, and said that they did their best and all pulled together with excellent results.

***THE son of the local storekeeper, Willie Berry, whilst in charge of a horse and cart at the Military reserve met with a painful accident. The horse took fright at the noise of a mo-tor and bolted. The lad was thrown to the ground and had his arm broken.

***THE poultry lecture as announced to be given by Mr Rintoul, an expert at-tached to the Department of Agricul-ture, fell through owing to the lecturer not putting in an appearance. There was only a moderate attendance. The President of the Progress Association, Mr J. Archibald, however, proved equal to the occasion, and opened a discussion on poultry, and related reminiscences of an amusing char-acter. Others also contributed items on various matters appertaining to poultry keeping, and although disap-pointment was felt at the absence of Mr Rintoul, a pleasant social evening was enjoyed.

***LARGE quantities of eggs and poul-try are being used daily at the Mili-tary Camp here, and poultry keepers will fi nd a ready sale for their produce there in any quantities at top market rates. Very satisfactory progress is be-ing made at most of the poultry yards, and larger quantities of eggs are being despatched weekly from the district. At Mr C. W. Clarke’s Skye road,

hatching is now in full swing, and it is intended that 4000 more birds will be added to the fl ock this season. An immense quantity of eggs have been daily gathered for some time, the cross that Mr Clark introduced with last year’s hatching having fully come up to his expectations as early and prolifi c layers.

***MRS J. Clark, of Langwarrin, scored three fi rst prizes and one second at the recent Royal Show with Plymouth barred Rocks.

***A QUESTION arising out of the purchase of certain allotments of land at Frankston was argued in the Practice Court on Monday before Mr Justice Hood. The vendor was John William Thomas, of Scottish House, William Street, and the purchaser was Francis William Tatley, of Frankston. The complaint of the purchaser was that under the wording of the contract of sale he was not given the right of carriage way over a lane at the rear of the allotment. As the lane was shown on the subdivision plan produced at the sale, Tatley claimed that he should be given right of traffi c over it. His Honor held that the contract of sale must be obeyed. No doubt if the plan were exhibited at the sale it would form part of the contract, and ought to have been included in it; but to make that order now would mean rectifi ca-tion, and his Honor had no power under these proceedings to deal with such a matter. Mr Schutt (instructed by Mr John Martyn) appeared for the vendor; and Mr Macindoe (instructed by Messrs Blake and Riggall) for the purchaser.

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LOOKING AFTER YOU IN TERM 4 Holistic Approach to Healing - Stress Depression Anxiety Mixed Medium Art Class (acrylics, oils, watercolours) Meditation Mindfulness & Relaxation Mini Retreat Just for Women - Rediscover Yourself workshop Dissolve in the Dance classes (NEW!) Revamped Jewellery making Photo Walks & Talks (NEW!) Social Craft Group (NEW!) Art Therapy (NEW!) Yoga, Qi Gong, Pilates Card Making (NEW!) Cloth Doll Making Belly Dancing

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Community Arts Heritage Showcase Saturday 5th October 10am - 3pm

Free entry with door prizes, raffle and give-aways! The Centre will be abuzz with activity with a series of exhibitions, arts

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10am - Noon Children's Art Workshop - paint a canvas "Sorrento - Live the Life" just $20

Celebrate Nepean Conservation Group's 40th AnniversaryGuest Speakers:

11am Dr Ursula de Jong, architectural historian, senior academic at Deakin University,

a Director of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) & a member of the Heritage Council

(Victoria), on "Sense of Place" 12pm Richard Cotter, author of ‘A Short History of the Nepean Peninsula and Sorrento Portsea’.

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Term 4 Phone Centre for a Program Starting 6 Oct

Rye Beach Community Centre has a wide variety of classes,workshops, activities and childcare options available to the local

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New Classes for Term 4 Brain Fitness for Over 50s – Wednesdays 9.30am

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Dromana Community House Art & Craft Student Exhibition - Sat 12 & Sun 13 Oct 10am-4pm All welcome. Gold coin donation. Sensational work showcased little BIG DAY OUT - Sun 27 Oct 10am-4pm Fabulous Kids Expo for Peninsula families with 2-12year olds! To be involved as a Stall holder call 59872631 Christmas Fayre/Car Boot Sale Sun 17 Nov 10am - 2pm Call for details

Rye Beach Community Centre Childcare Enrolment Day - Thurs 24 Oct 10am - 2pm. For Take-A-Break & 3yr olds Farm animals, sausage sizzle, activities Carols on the Park - Fri 13 Dec from 6.30pm Rye Foreshore Local entertainers, BBQ, Ice-creams, drinks, candles, Christmas hamper raffle. Santa visit Fireworks Display and much more

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By Stuart McCulloughIT’S here. After months of relentless, driving rain that has twice had me building my own ark, we have fi nally turned the corner. The scent of fresh-cut grass fi lls the air. The sun lifts its sleepy head above the horizon before you’ve opened your eyes. The sound of birds fi lls the garden. Yes, spring has well and truly arrived. For some it’s a time for cleaning and for taking stock, but I see it differently. Spring, in my view, is the season of romance. As I break out the shorts and long socks, it’s time to indulge in a remembrance of things past and recall the great, lost love affairs of my youth.

I still remember the fi rst time I kissed someone. Even now, it remains one of the key defi ning moments of my entire life. Without doubt, I was nervous. But she was older and, frankly, a great deal more experienced than I was and did not bat an eyelid. That, partly, was due to the way she was moulded. Her hair was the colour of straw and, keeping with the style of the time, she wore a blue, zip-up tracksuit top. Unlike most of the girls I knew, she also folded neatly away into a suitcase. We had only met that morning, but I had felt the connection instantly. It was only a matter of time before our lips met.

With my entire class watching on, I closed my eyes and leaned forward. She remained as still as a rock. Clearly, it would be up to me to take the initia-tive. As our lips connected, I felt a jolt of electricity rush through my body. Given that the carpet in our portable classroom was the cheapest that mon-ey could buy, this was not uncommon,

but I’d like to think that the magic of the moment was a contributing factor. I could hear my friends sniggering and making comments behind me, but I didn’t care.

They could mock me all the wanted, but I had found something real; some-thing that I knew would stand the test of time. Something beautiful. But be-fore I knew it, the moment over and I was left to stare longingly into her eyes.

In a reaction that I come to expect from all my subsequent romantic en-deavours, she did not utter a single word to me after our lips parted. With the taste of antiseptic still on my lips, I watched on in horror as she went right ahead and kissed one of my class-mates. Naturally, I was devastated.

Without a moment’s hesitation she had torn my heart from my chest like a ring-pull from a chocolate snack pack. I learned then that love can be cruel just as surely as it can be wonderful.

Over the years, some of the scars of that fateful day have healed and, from time to time, I wonder how she might be doing. Has she married? Is she still doing the same kind of work? Does she still fi t in the suitcase or, like the rest of us, has she stacked a little bit of weight over the years? Yes, these are just some of the questions I’d like to ask Resusci Annie – the girl who fi rst broke my heart.

She arrived at the grade 5 classroom to teach us the fi ner points of resuscita-tion, but she ended up teaching me so much more. Resusci Annie must have

had someone helping her, but I can’t for the life of me picture what she or he might have looked like. It’s fair to say that the moment they opened that suitcase and I glimpsed her blue track-suit and even bluer eyes, I was some-thing of a goner.

Perhaps it was the face. Rather than just a random bunch of features, Re-susci Annie was based on a real per-son. In the late 1880s, a young girl was dragged from the Seine River in Paris. The cause of her demise was a mystery and, as was the custom back then, a death mask was made. That the face of a young French girl who, herself, drowned is now used to teach people how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a sizable irony. Not that I knew all this when I met all

those years ago. I only knew that I was captivated.

Despite that fi rst, powerful encoun-ter, we haven’t kept in contact. It’s understandable, really, when you con-sider the way things ended between us. In an earlier age, that would sim-ply be that.

But now, thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to get back in touch. I could do things the old fashioned way, but I’m reluctant to call. Besides, un-less she’s changed, Resusci Annie was never much of a conversationalist, preferring instead to let her actions do the talking for her.

I checked Facebook but there was no sign of her. A search of the White Pages failed to turn up any trace. Per-haps it wasn’t meant to be. Sometimes the past should remain exactly that. But before I abandoned any hope of fi nding someone who played such a huge part of my life, I decided to Google her.

There she was. Unchanged by the years and still resplendent in her blue tracksuit, Resusci Annie (or, to use her full name, Laerdal Medical Resusci Anne CPR Training Infl atable Mani-kin) was available on eBay for $260. How the mighty have fallen.

It was diffi cult to see her there, pho-tographed both in and out of her trusty suitcase, counting down the hours be-fore highest bidder was declared.

It won’t be me. I prefer to remember as she was, back in the springtime of my youth.

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The AFL Grand Final DVD is re-leased one day after the game, the fast-est turnaround of a major DVD pro-gram in the world.

Australia’s most important sporting day comes alive on this action-packed DVD, featuring the entire match un-interrupted, the post-match interviews along with extended celebrations and unseen footage, the Norm Smith Medal and Premiership Cup presentations, full statistics and three different radio commentaries in addition to Network Seven’s match day commentary.

The Grand Final DVD also features the brilliant cover art of Mark Knight. www.shock.com.au

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AS an avid viewer of murder myster-ies I’m often confronted with dialogue along the lines of “God will punish” or “answering to God”.

I have no answers as to the antics of other people but I suspect (allowing for degree) we are all sinners and I’m cer-tain we are all hypocrites.

So if it’s true about God we all must face up to our Register of Bad Deeds, hoping credits are included as a form of balance.

I quite like the idea, a future type of thing, a rose garden with prickles, but the real plus (after spending my allot-ted time “in my room”) would be fi nd-ing some answers.

Such a lovely positive thought for spring.

And if not, blankety blank, a nobo-by’s nose knows sort of thing.

***I CAN convince myself to ignore the greed of bank shareholders by way of housing mortgages, credit cards and bank fees.

I can ignore the impossibility of rent-ers ever affording a deposit for a fi rst home and the ever widening wealth gap.

I can convince myself that all su-perannuation funds are safe, the real crooks being overseas in Greece, Indo-

nesia, Thailand and Egypt, anywhere other than Australia.

And if I stretch my average brain I convince myself that capitalism is in fact all about democracy and nothing to do with plutocracy.

***THE ancient Greeks, after examining human corpses, decided our brain was a cooling mechanism for our body and thought and emotions came from the heart.

Science might understand something about the brain but there is much we don’t know, and consciousness heads the list.

Science hasn’t been able to fi nd or prove the existence of this God in me but it does not mean it doesn’t exist.Can we predict future actions of the brain? Anyone married for more than a week knows it cannot, and any parent will tell you predicting the thoughts of children is impossible.

When a human being dies science fi nds a way to re-use the organs but I doubt it will ever fi nd a way to re-insert a brain, or a soul thankfully.

For the record my brain froze around the same time as hanky panky ended.

***MY support for the Labor Party began with a philosophical commitment to

social justice. Well, not quite; more like family infl uence to the point where I began to think for myself on reach-ing 60.

The problem is recognising this same commitment amidst the disunity with Labor’s leadership squabbles and “on the run” policies unconnected with social justice.

Presently Tanya Plibersek and Mark Dreyfus stand out for consistency but for the life of me I fail to see how La-bor’s policies on the boat people and single mothers lined up with social justice.

On the other hand the messages coming from the likes of arts minister George Brandis and his media friends (Andrew Bolt, Janet Albrechtsen) not to mention the IPA are further removed from my thinking.

Nothing a “nobody” can do other than wait, watch and hope for at least one inspirational leader rising to the top.

And then there’s the mess at the Collingwood Football Club.

Thank God for summer? Hah! No, thank God for Foreign Correspondent (ABC TV) for giving me perspective.

***INDIA has this traditional teaching method of rote learning producing

many thousands of graduates but in fact many of them unemployable in the real world.

I used the rote system to pass ac-countancy in the 60s, came out quali-fi ed but knew nothing of the reality for another fi ve years. An accounts clerk with a year’s experience knew twice more than I.

Sure, it helps pass exams, but teach-es very little.

The same applies to acting, as in learning a part.

Short term maybe for television in a small role, but even then it shows up. In becoming a full blown character, particularly on the stage, never. Rote learning initially may be of some use, but until you understand the meaning of what the words are saying you will proceed no further.

***BEAUTIFUL Rye cemetery (where I’m booked in) is running out of space, soon the excellent staff will no longer have a job, which is where FORCE (Friends of the Rye Cemetery) come into play.

Presently the Rye Primary kddies look after the children’s section and FORCE helps during school holidays but they need help now and into the future.

Help out at 9.30am until midday or before then if you get tired on Wednes-days (if it’s not raining) with gloves, a trowel and a sense of humour.

Call Shirley Murley on 5988 9124. ***

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HUNTERS & Collectors became a huge hit with Melbourne audiences in the early 80s playing their unique brand of rhythmic music, evolving from the cult band, the Jetsonnes.

They signed to Mushroom Records in late 1981 and the following year re-leased the World of Stone EP.

Hunters & Collectors have an-nounced their fi rst tour since 1998, kicking off on the Australia Day long weekend in January 2014.

The tour news comes amid a burst of recent Hunters & Collectors activ-ity, including their performance at the AFL Grand Final, their special guest appearances at two Bruce Springs-teen concerts in Melbourne in Febru-ary, and the release of Crucible – The Songs Of Hunters & Collectors, a lovingly curated album featuring 15 stunning tribute cover versions from the likes of The Living End, Birds Of Tokyo, Neil Finn, Eddie Vedder and Paul Kelly accompanied by 15 origi-nal Hunters & Collectors songs (Lib-eration Music).

The album is a testament to the extraordinary Hunters & Collectors legacy, one that was built not only on their uniquely Australian songs and Mark Seymour’s razor sharp lyr-ics, but also on their commanding and powerful live performances. The album has been the impetus for the band’s reformation.

When they called it a day in 1998, Hunters & Collectors was a multi-platinum selling band, with fi ve top 10 albums boasting classic songs like Throw Your Arms Around Me, Talk-ing to a Stranger, Holy Grail, When the River Runs Dry, Do You See What and l See, Say Goodbye.

In 2005 the band was inducted by Peter Garrett into the ARIA Hall of Fame. In March 2009 the Sound Relief benefi t concert at the MCG brought them temporarily out of retirement, with a set that won rave reviews.

Mark Seymour has continued pur-suing a vibrant and successful solo career but he is currently looking forward to rejoining his former band mates Jack Howard, Michael Waters, Jeremy Smith, Doug Falconer, Barry Palmer and John Archer for their long-awaited reformation tour.

Hunters & Collectors will appear at

The Hill Winery in Geelong on Sat-urday 25 January, All Saints Estate in Rutherglen on Saturday 5 February and the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on Friday 11 April with support from The Panics.

Tickets for all shows are on sale on 11 October via Ticketmaster on 136 100.

Visit www.frontiertouring.com for full details.

***FILM producer Jerry Bruckheimer will go ahead with plans for a sequel to the 1986 movie Top Gun despite the death of the fi rst fi lm’s director, Tony Scott. Executives at Paramount Pictures appeared ready to shelve the movie out of respect for Scott’s legacy, but Bruckheimer has now renewed his promise to complete the sequel. Tom Cruise is keen to reprise his role as fi ghter pilot Maverick and the fi lm shooting location has been set for Ne-vada.

***Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters has spo-

ken for the fi rst time about his fall out with other band members. Waters says he regrets taking legal action against his former band mates. Waters told the BBC he was wrong to have

tried to stop the continued use of the band’s name after he left Pink Floyd in 1985. Waters founded the band with Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Richard Wright in 1965. David Gilmour joined in 1967.

Pink Floyd was one of the most cel-ebrated rock bands of all time, caus-ing so much excitement in the UK in the late sixties by being one of the fi rst bands to come on stage armed with a light show. They were one of the fi rst English groups to play San Francisco-style psychedelic rock. They fi nally took on the world with their monu-mental album Dark Side of the Moon selling more than 2 million copies worldwide and still selling well to this day as newly indoctrinated fans con-tinue to buy Floyd albums from the past. Pink Floyd has remained high on the rungs of rockdom’s fi nest.

***GREAT family fun day ‘Feast & Fam-ily Field Day’ will be held at the Morn-ing Star Estate on 5 and 6 October, fea-turing over 70 stalls including farming demonstrations, vintage cars, music, food, beer and wine, cooking dem-onstrations, animal farms, face paint-ing, a CFA display, craft activities and much more. Parking is free. The event

is presented by the Rotary Club of Mt Eliza. www.feastandfamilyfi eldday.com.au

***ROBBIE Williams will release his new album Swings Both Ways on 15 November.

The album features a brilliant selec-tion of classic songs including Dream A Little Dream with Lily Allen, I Wan’na Be Like You with Olly Murs and Little Green Apples with Kelly Clarkson. Brand new tracks include Soda Pop with Michael Buble and Swings Both Ways written and per-formed with Rufus Wainwright.

The album sees Robbie reunite with producer Guy Chambers, with whom he wrote 6 new songs.

Other tracks include Puttin’ on the Ritz, Minnie the Moocher and Shine My Shoes.

“First of all, I wanted to do a swing album because I wanted to do a swing album,” Robbie has said. “I always knew I’d do another and I think now is the perfect time to do it. I’m enjoying showbiz and I’m enjoying my life and my understanding of where I am now is that there needs to be an event every time I bring out a record.”

Robbie’s previous swing album Swing When You’re Winning was re-

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In accordance with a resolution made by the Mornington Peninsula Shire (“Council”) made at its ordinary meeting held on Monday 23 September 2013, notice is hereby given that, at the first ordinary meeting of Council to be held in February 2014, (further details of which may be accessed by visiting Council’s website or by contacting Council’s Team Leader - Business Development on 5950 1845 on or shortly after 11 November 2013, when details of the dates for the holding of its ordinary meetings for 2014 will have been resolved upon by Council and will be publicly available), it is the intention of the Mornington Peninsula Shire to declare a Special Charge under Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989 (“the Act”).

The Special Charge is for the purposes of defraying advertising, promotion, centre management, business development and other incidental expenses associated with the encouragement of commerce in the Sorrento Activity Centre. The funds are collected on behalf of the incorporated body known and operating as the Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce.

In proposing the declaration of the Special Charge, Council is performing functions and exercising powers related to the stimulation and facilitation of business development and local employment opportunities.

The maximum annual cost of the performance of the functions is $130,000 ($115,000 for marketing and managing the Activity Centre plus Council’s administrative costs of $15,000).

The maximum total amount of the Special Charge to be levied is $575,000 over a period of five years. This equates to a maximum of $115,000 in any one year.

The proposed Special Charge will remain in force for a period of five years from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018.

It is the intention of Council to declare the Special Charge to apply to all rateable premises (except vacant land) used for retail and commercial purposes within the Sorrento Activity Centre.

The area covered in Sorrento by the Special Charge Scheme includes:

19 – 23 (inclusive) and 10 – 16 (inclusive) Constitution Hill Road1 – 13 (inclusive) Cooper Grove25 – 37 (inclusive) and 24 – 38 (inclusive) Darling Road1 – 19 (inclusive) Esplanade1 – 9 (inclusive) George Street1 and 2 (inclusive) Hayes Avenue1 – 15 (inclusive) Hotham Avenue35 – 49 (inclusive) and 46 – 60 (inclusive) Kerferd Road836 – 854 (inclusive) Melbourne Road2 – 6 (inclusive) Morgan Avenue1 – 163 (inclusive) and 2 – 174 (inclusive) Ocean Beach Road3285 – 3335 (inclusive) and (inclusive) 3360 – 3382 (inclusive) Point Nepean Road2 – 4 (inclusive) Ruth Avenue1 – 7 (inclusive) Stuart Avenue12 Riley Lane2 – 3 (inclusive) Watts Road

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$850.00 for all properties with ground floor frontage to Ocean Beach Road.

$474.00 for all other properties within the proposed boundary either upstairs, or with arcade frontage on Ocean Beach Road or with frontages to Austin Avenue, Constitution Hill Road, Cooper Grove, Darling Road, Esplanade, George Street, Grange Road, Hayes Avenue, Hotham Road, Kerferd Road, Melbourne Road, Morgan Avenue, Point Nepean Road, Ruth Avenue, Stuart Street, Riley Lane and Watts Road.

Charges will increase by three (3) per cent annually to take into consideration the increased cost of future activities.

Council considers that each rateable property and each business included in the proposed Scheme area that is required to pay the Special Charge will receive a special benefit because the viability of the Sorrento Activity Centre as a retail and commercial area will be enhanced through increased economic activity. The value of the properties included in the scheme boundary, their desirability as letting propositions, (where applicable) and their general image and stature, both separately and severally in the context of the area generally, will be maintained or enhanced.

Council proposes to levy the Special Charge by sending notice to those liable to pay it. The Special Charge will be payable by four equal instalments or by one instalment payable each year in accordance with rate notices. In instances of non-payment of the Charge, interest may accrue in accordance with Section 172 of the Local Government Act and standard Council practice on non-payment of rates and charges.

Copies of the proposed declaration (which includes a map of the Scheme boundaries, a list of properties included in the Scheme and amounts payable by each property) are available for inspection during normal office hours at any of the Council offices for a period of at least 28 days after the publication of this notice, namely Monday 11 November 2013.

Any person who will be affected by the Special Charge is entitled to make a written submission and/or objection (under Sections 163A & 223 of the Act) in relation to Council’s proposal; any person required to pay the Special Charge has the right of objection (under Section 163B). Evidence of requirement to pay the Special Charge should be included with their objection.

Submissions and/or objections should be in writing, and addressed to: Manager Economic Development Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939

To be received no later than 5pm on Monday 11 November 2013.

Any person who has made a written submission and/or objection to Council may also elect to appear in person, or by a person acting on his or her behalf, before Council’s Section 223 Committee at a day, time and location to be confirmed. Those who wish to appear in person should indicate this in their submission and/or objection.

Following consideration of all submissions, Council intends to formally consider its intention to declare a Special Charge at the first ordinary meeting of Council to be held in February 2014.

Enquiries should be directed to Sara Schwarz, Business Development Officer on telephone (03) 5950 1855 or [email protected].

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyTHE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s Provincial grade season begins on Saturday and promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with many teams capable of making the fi nals.

There wasn’t a lot between the top seven sides last season while the likes of Rye and Mt Martha were capable of big things on a good day.

Langwarrin comes into the competition after four seasons and three straight grand fi nal appearances in District grade. The side will be straight into the mix.

Reigning premier Peninsula Old Boys will obviously be one of the teams to beat yet again.

The Old Boys scraped into the top four last season, nudging out Crib Point, but brought their best cricket to the table in the fi nals to win the silverware.

The team knocked over Baxter in the semi-fi nal before easily beating Sorrento in the grand fi nal.

Handy bowler Justin Parkes joins the Old Boys, which already had a very good outfi t under the guidance of Glen Prendergast.

With the likes of Dylan O’Mally, Wade Pelzer and John Forrest, as well

as exciting youngsters Eivion Bowen and Zac Fillipone (although Fillipone is injured and will miss the season’s start), the Old Boys again will be close to the top of the tree.

Sorrento will be looking to go one better this season.

Former Victorian Bushranger Nick Jewell steps up as captain. Despite rumours to the contrary, Anthony Blackwell is going around again, while Nick Davern is the coach.

The Sorras have lost David Smith and Klint James, and they’ll be looking for improvement from youngsters Andrew “AJ” King, Jedd Falck, Liam O’Connor and Leigh Poholke.

There is no question that with Jewell and Blackwell, the Sorras will be right in the mix yet again.

Baxter is rolling the dice for last big season. There was talk of retirements but the players are all fronting up again.

Adrian Mack appears to be fi nishing his senior career at Baxter, turning his back on an opportunity to play at Langwarrin.

Baxter’s top-liners – led by captain Daniel Warwick, with the addition of Dale Irving, Sam Woolsgrove, Darren Uccello, Adrian Mack, Travis Sawers and Shane McComb – will see the side challenge again.

The team fi nished a game clear on

top last season with nine wins and two losses (including an outright victory) but crashed out of the fi nals. The club needs to fi nd some more up and coming stars.

Big things were expected of Mornington last season and although it fi nished in third place, it too crashed out of the fi nals, beaten by Sorrento.

Matt Foon will coach the team, but Robert Hearn has been lost to Premier cricket.

It’s a massive year for the Doggies, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary year.

Ben Clements (Wally Wedgewood medallist) and Anthony Gapes are obviously the keys with the bat. Mornington will be looking for improvement from young bowlers Matt Harper, Jack Heseltine and Glenn Wood.

There is also plenty of chatter around that the Dogs may unleash an overseas player.

New club Langwarrin is expected to be competitive.

Mark Cooper is again at the helm after winning the fl ag in his fi rst season, while top-liners in Andy Johnson, Dwayne Doig and David Ross are looking for big seasons. Nathan Volpe returns after coaching Seaford and left-arm seamer Andy McMannis joins the Kangas.

Scott Phillips is obviously the big in for Long Island, returning to his home club after a few years at Hastings.

The Islanders are celebrating their 40th season in the MPCA.

Paul Hartle, Justin Bridgeman, Greg Lamb and skipper Andrew Tweedle are the obvious stars, while the club will be looking for continued improvement from Aaron Paxton.

Michael Burke isn’t playing this season, looking to have a monster football season in 2014.

Mt Eliza has Jason Mathers as coach and Lyle House as captain. House missed a lot of cricket last season with an ankle injury.

Tom Baron has returned from Frankston Peninsula, which is another big gain for the Mounties. Tim Strickland and Scott Creffi eld will be keys to the Mounties’ success this season, while Justin Grant will be a loss, due to a knee reconstruction following a football injury.

Corey Harris is a key signing for Mt Martha, crossing from Rye.

Chris Holcombe is not playing this season and David Sands is suffering from a serious illness. Youngsters Jordan Pomeroy and Mitch Darville will be ones to watch.

Luke Chapple is the headline recruit for Crib Point, which missed out on the fi nals by just half a game last

season. An outright loss really cost the Magpies in 2012-13.

Luke Herrington is again the man in charge, while the Pies will also rely on Glenn Barclay, Henry Dolphin, Matty Blake and Brad Davidson.

Heatherhill struggled to get its best players consistently on the park last season. Its list was better than four wins and seven losses.

From all reports the Hills are up for a much improved season. With Jedd Sutton coming from Baxter and Nathan Martin returning from Frankston Peninsula, there’s no reason to argue. Word is the Hills have picked up a useful bowler from Ballarat.

Gun quick Ben Frith is trying his luck at Premier level.

There’s not a lot of news coming out of Moorooduc. Bobby Wilson will again be in charge, on and off the fi eld, while Miles Cordeux will be his deputy.

The Ducs will rely on Dave Greensmith with the ball and Ben Williams with the bat. Success will come from the ability of the bottom six players supporting the big top fi ve.

At Rye, Darren Groves goes around again as coach. The Demons will feel the loss of Corey Harris to the Reds. They will rely again on Rhys Wynne, Tommy Barrand and Justin King.

Sorras and Old Boys the ones to beatSorras and Old Boys the ones to beat

DISTRICTBy IT GullyMORNINGTON Peninsula District cricket was sensational viewing last season and there is no reason to believe it will not be the same in 2013-14.

There wasn’t a lot between the top nine sides last season, although eventual premier Langwarrin proved to be at the top of the tree.

There were just two wins separating fourth-placed Baden Powell and ninth-placed Boneo, while Main Ridge was just one game further back in tenth.

Frankston YCW was relegated to Sub-district after a winless season and Seaford is the new side in the competition.

Consistency will be the key this season for all clubs.

Runner-up last season was Somerville and the club again will be looking to get the best out of its list.

Ryan McQueen crossed from Seaford to Somerville but returned to Seaford a few weeks back.

Andrew West remains the coach and Somie again has a strong batting line-up with Keith Burdett, Ben Delaney and Nick Marshall. It is a dependable top order. Aaron Kaddatz was superb last season with the ball and, with Russell Wilkes, will lead the attack.

Carrum has lost run-machine Dan Polson to Cranbourne. The Lions fi nished in second place last season and will be looking for continued improvement from their youngsters, led by Jackson Fry and Lachy Dobson. Shaun Foster and Josh Dent will lead the batting.

Baden Powell is looking strong after winning the T20 competition. The Braves will again be led by Rhys Elmi (captain) and Elia Carter, while Josh Waldron is expected to join his teammates in round 3. Anjula Perera is back and John Harrison, dare we say, is going around again.

Delacombe Park has been the big underachiever in the past couple of seasons, last season especially.

Chris Brittain goes around again as captain and a fi tter and stronger Simon Dignan will be important. The Parkers’ bowling will be led by Varun Singh and Shane Deal.

The new kid on the block is Ballam Park, which was relegated from Provincial last season after being beaten outright fi ve times.

MPCA legend Rob Bedford heads the club as coach and Matty Roach is captain.

The Knights have picked up a few players and should be more competitive than previous seasons.

Boneo coach Leigh Lowry has the youngsters training hard. The batting will be led by Ryan Jellie, Alex Petrovic, Jayden Sholl and Cam Williams. Williams will also be a prime bowler, along with Leigh Janssen.

Pines might be the ones to jump out of the box. The Piners have snared Josh Wilcox back from Frankston Peninsula, while Jake Prosser crosses

from Langwarrin as assistant coach. Former Langwarrin premiership player Jeremy Weare has come out of retirement.

These players will be nice additions to the likes of Ricky Ramsdale, Brett Hudgson, Brett Remy, Harley Peace-Stirling and Nick Wilcox.

Scott Millar returns to Main Ridge after a stint at Rosebud. Ian Rossborough has had a very good preseason and the likes of Gareth Wyatt and Jason Albress are stars. Keep a look out for youngster James Abbott.

Seaford Tigers have kept all of their Sub-district premiership stars. The Tigers have outstanding juniors who will be a year older and wiser.

Two-time medallist Corey Hand will lead the side, and the Tigers have also picked up a couple of handy types, including Jason Hartigan from Skye and former Melbourne District player Kane Perry.

Scott Philips is a massive loss for

Hastings, who single-handedly won the Blues games last season. The team will rely on Luke Hewitt to step up. Isi Dias will lead the bowling and will be supported by Langwarrin recruit Ben Johnson, who took fi ve wickets in last year’s grand fi nal win. Ben King is also a very good recruit from French Island.

Flinders fi nished eighth last season, two games outside the four. Dwayne Field remains as captain-coach and the likes of Shane Beggs, Tom Clements, Tim Clarke and Andy Power will be running around again. Simon Parrott may also return after a big injury last season.

A month ago it appeared Seaford was in some strife with many players said to be leaving.

However, at this stage it appears only Nathan Volpe and Andy McMannis have gone to Langwarrin. Damien Lawrence (captain), Nick Simpfendorfer and Ryan McQueen are all staying.

District cricket set for sensational seasonDistrict cricket set for sensational season

SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyMPCA Sub-district cricket is expected to again be tight at the top of the table.Balnarring was the bolter last season, fi nishing on top, and Rosebud went into the fi nals as favourite.Red Hill was also expected to challenge for the title, which was eventually won by Seaford Tigers, the side coming from nowhere to “steal” the fl ag.Tyabb was the unlucky team to miss out on the four while Pearcedale and Tootgarook weren’t that far off the

pace.French Island is no longer in the competition after winning just two games last season, which eliminates the bye.Here’s how the clubs shape up for the coming season:Rosebud – The Buds lose Scott Millar to Main Ridge. He snared 35 wickets last season. Scott Clark also departs. Darren Kerr will be in charge and Dean Collins has crossed from Rye. The Doughty brothers will be relied on to have a big year.Red Hill – Simon Dart is playing another season for the Hillmen and

will be ably supported by Glenn Collett and Nick Wood. The club will be looking for continued improvement from Riley Shaw, Matt Merrifeld and Lincoln Toy.Balnarring – The club should be in the mix once again, although Luke Chapple is a big loss to Crib Point. There’s still a lot to like with Chris Murphy as coach, Brendan Saker in the middle order, the exciting Tom Hilet, and Jacob Cook leading the attack. Tyabb – The club has lost Nick Taranto to Frankston Peninsula. Luke Rus is the key to success with Nathan

Hudgson leading the attack.Pearcedale – The Dales should improve under new coach Chris Dew, who has crossed from Frankston Peninsula. The preseason has been strong with Travis Unthank, Mitch Andrew and Aidan Bock carrying the bowling. Calvin Bypost and Matt Cousland are keys with the bat.Tootgarook – David Smith is a great recruit from Sorrento. The Tooters also keep extremely important players Matt Whelan, Luke Thompson and Ash Rickard. Frankston YCW – The Stonecats will improve this season after being

relegated from District cricket. They have a host of young stars led by Jack Greenwood. Captain-coach Paul Bradley will give the kids every opportunity.Skye – The club has lost coach Jason Hartigan, but Leigh Smith steps up to the plate to captain-coach the team.Dromana – Mark Whitehead is at the helm of the Hoppers. Ben Slocombe is a big loss.Carrum Downs – The side be looking to improve on two wins last season. Steve Worker remains and Chamera Perera is clearly the key bowler.

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Artico now a KangaDROMANA premiership coach Gavin Artico has returned to where it all began – Langwarrin.

Artico started his coaching career with the Kangas in 2005, winning a premiership in his fi rst season.

While many people were speculating the deal between Langwarrin and Artico was done two months ago, it was only announced last Saturday at the Langwarrin end-of-season dinner.

The big tip was Frankston YCW but it wasn’t a job Artico seriously considered.

Tigers on prowlDROMANA offered Nepean League coach of the year Nick Claringbold the coaching position vacated by Artico, but “Bolder” said no thanks.

Claringbold and his wife are expecting a child and he decided to take a year off for personal reasons.

Eagles sign HirstSOMERVILLE has signed David “Budda” Hirst as coach.

As reported a few weeks ago, Hirst was also keen on coaching his home club Karingal but wasn’t considered. Hirst last played at Somerville two seasons ago.

It is expected he will bring Karingal teammate Cal Dixon with him, while outgoing coach Leigh Stewart is fi nishing his career at the Eagles. “Stewie” plays his 300th in round one.

Pies appoint ‘Annas’DWAYNE Annable is the new coach at Crib Point. “Annas” has done the job before and

is no stranger to coaching. He is a Magpie through and through.

Sorrento race is onIT appears there are plenty of hands going up for the Sorrento coaching gig.

We reported last week that Leigh Treeby and Troy Schwarze were keen on the job. We also hear Ryan Jeffrey is keen to take on the role.

Late last week the rumour was doing the rounds that Sorrento was close to appointing a retired Essendon player.

David Hille certainly has links with the peninsula, being an old boy of the Peninsula School in Mt Eliza where his father was headmaster.

Sorrento advertised the job in the Herald Sun last weekend.

Buds are trainingROSEBUD has begun preseason training – but not under the direction of coach Nick Jewell.

Jewell said the boys had taken it upon themselves to start preparing for 2014 early, supported by the club’s fi tness adviser, who also happens to be a former Richmond and Carlton fi tness guru as well as the coach of the Australian weightlifting team.

“We were just two points away from a grand fi nal, so I can understand their desire,” Jewell said.

Jewell said Matty Payne was still a 50/50 chance of playing next season.

“It’s family and friends versus lifestyle in Queensland. Hopefully he stays and helps us have another crack next season,” Jewell said.

Rosebud has also re-signed forward-ruckman Ben Dwyer, who has been coaching in Gippsland, along with key defender Ben Shelton. Both have played with the Buds before.

Gun Sorrento under-18 player Luke Shultz has also signed with the Buds after a year off. He is a Glen Boyington-type player.

“We also hope to sign a couple more in the coming weeks,” Jewell said.

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