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On track On track for schoolfor schoolTHE summer holidays are over and children are getting ready to return to school.

The Williams brothers, Josh, 9, and Toby, 8, are looking forward to going back to school at Tyabb Primary.

Their younger siblings, four-year-old twins Lachlan and Heath, are starting kindergarten at Tyabb Preschool.

The boys’ mother, Shae Williams, said Josh and Toby are excited about heading back to school.

“They will be happy to catch up with friends they’ve not had a chance to see over the holidays,” she said.

The Department of Education estimates 15,900 students have enrolled in government-funded schools across the Mornington Peninsula for 2013 classes, including 10,200 primary school students, 5500 secondary school students and 200 special school pupils.

About 1500 preps will attend school for the fi rst time.

Anticipation: Toby, Lachlan, Heath and Josh Williams of Tyabb in their school T-shirts. Picture: Yanni

By Mike HastTHERE are no signs on Peninsula Link showing traffi c where to exit to reach Hastings and the Western Port side of the peninsula.

Lisa Dixon of Western Port Tourism, which was re-formed last winter after a hiatus of three years, said it was very disappointing and a blow to the revival of tourism in the region.

“There are no signs to Tyabb, Hast-ings or Somerville and also none directing people to tourism destina-tions,” she said.

Linking Melbourne Authority, the state government’s freeway manage-

ment body, said there were no signs as the authority “did not wish to create issues in local communities by encour-aging excessive truck usage on roads that are not designed or built to carry large volumes of heavy vehicles”.

LMA community and stakeholder manager Gemma Boucher said the au-thority had “carefully considered both direction and tourism signage for Pen-insula Link in conjunction with South-ern Way [the consortium that owns the road], Abigroup [the freeway builder], VicRoads and Tourism Victoria”.

“Like all major road projects, there can be initial concerns regarding direc-

tion signage on opening and it is there-fore diffi cult to satisfy the expectations of all road users,” she said.

“Feedback from road users is very welcome so concerns can be brought to the attention of the appropriate re-sponsible authorities.

“In light of comments received, LMA has already commenced a pro-cess of reviewing signage on Peninsula Link. We will also extend this review to cover the broader corridor.

“Together with VicRoads and South-ern Way, LMA will make any changes that are deemed necessary.”

Ms Boucher said that since opening

Peninsula Link, “staff from LMA have met with community representatives to explain the background to the develop-ment of the signage scheme”.

Ms Dixon, who is also president of Western Port Chamber of Commerce, said signs to Western Port should be installed at Frankston-Flinders, Bun-gower and Mornington-Tyabb roads.

“There should also be brown tour-ism signs letting motorists know there is a new tourism information offi ce in Hastings,” she said.

A Tourism Victoria sign on Western Port Highway near Ballarto Rd round-about pointed to tourist information of-

fi ces in Frankston and Dromana, which is 47 kilometres away.

“Staff at the Frankston tourist infor-mation offi ce have had people walking in and asking for directions to Western Port,” she said.

Western Port Tourism has written to Tourism Victoria asking it to update the sign.

WPT is also seeking so-called “hero destination” signs that display large photos of tourism attractions on West-ern Port.

“It would be good to have one of these at the northern end of Peninsula Link,” Ms Dixon said.

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By Keith PlattFISH in the decommissioned Devil-bend Reservoir avoided the lure of the hook last week when access to the wa-ter was closed.

Early last week the Parks Victoria website made no mention of the clo-sure, and anglers were disappointed to discover they were not able to use the much-publicised boardwalks or pon-toons, which opened in November.

The website was later changed to say that “scheduled works” to be completed by the end of March 2013 (weather permitting) “may result in some temporary closures and disprup-tions to public access”.

As well as the timber work, it is un-derstood some tracks around the wa-terline had to be re-sited after being fl ooded by rising waters.

When it was fi rst proposed as a pub-lic park, authorities predicted the res-ervoir would never be more than 60 per cent full because its content had

Fishing off track at DevilbendFishing off track at Devilbend

Track work: Paths leading to fi shing platforms have been closed for construction at Devilbend Reserve.

historically been piped in from Car-dinia Reservoir. However, water has recently been released into Devilbend Creek to lower the reservoir’s levels.

Parks Victoria chief ranger Libby Jude said fi shing was still possible in the reservoir by walking along the track to Daangean Point, although work on the track and fi shing platform closer to the picnic ground could take two months.

The 1005-hectare Devilbend Natural Features Reserve has about 250 hec-tares of water, making it the largest in-land body of water on the Mornington Peninsula.

Access is limited to the fi ve-hectare picnic area off Graydens Rd. The pic-nic area opens 6am-8pm, although the park is accessible to pedestrians at all times through a small car park in front of the main entrance gate.

POLICE took advantage of the fact that a fair slice of Melbourne was visit-ing the Mornington Peninsula over the Australia Day weekend, turning out in force to nab hundreds for various of-fences as well as outstanding warrants.

The Sherrif’s Offi ce and government agencies including the Environment Protection Authority and VicRoads also benefi ted from the blitz, which included an automatic number plate recognition operation on Mornington Peninsula Freeway.

Of more than 6000 vehicles scanned

during the operation, police nabbed 31 people for licence and registration of-fences, the EPA issued 13 notices for unsafe emissions, and VicRoads handed out 16 notices for defective vehicles.

But it was the Sherrif’s Offi ce that had a fi eld day. There were 973 out-standing warrants identifi ed with fi nes owed totalling almost $305,000.

Also over the weekend, during Operation Limit, police detected 26 drivers who were either disqualifi ed, suspended or unlicensed, 51 unregis-tered vehicles and eight people who

had tampered with or otherwise con-travened interlock devices designed to stop drink-drivers from reoffending.

Sergeant David Collins of the high-way patrol in Hastings said Peninsula Link coped well with the fi rst week-end of extremely heavy traffi c since it opened on Friday 18 January, despite congestion at the Frankston end on Monday night.

There had been “a couple of minor prangs”, he said, including two people who had run off the freeway during a lapse in concentration.

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A SOMERS fi rey, a Mornington youth worker and the Disabled Surfers Asso-ciation event “Let’s Go Surfi ng” have won Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Australia Day awards.

Bruce McCallum won the 2013 Citi-zen of the Year for “his contribution and dedication to the community, in particular to the Somers Fire Brigade as well as his involvement in educa-tion”, said the shire’s citation.

“Bruce has been a member of the brigade for more than 39 years, having joined in 1973. In 1984 he was elected to an offi cer’s position and has contin-ued as an offi cer since then, with 10 years as captain.

“Bruce was a member of the Somers Yacht Club for 25 years, a member of Somers Foreshore Committee for 17 years (including eight as chairman) and a member and president of Somers Primary School council.”

Mr McCallum is a Justice of the Peace and was a part of Woodleigh School senior campus for 37 years in-cluding running a marine studies camp at Flinders, chairing a pastoral care structure review, staff observer on the school board since 1991, and Director of Enrolments since 1999. He retired last year.

Sam Hearn is the shire’s 2013 Young Citizen of the Year.

The shire citation states: “Sam has been an inspiration in the community, in particular working with ‘at-risk’ kids in the Mornington Park Primary School region.

“Feeling so overwhelmed at the need for positive, affi rming relation-ships being established, Sam decided to move from Mt Martha to Tanti Park

Firey, youth worker, surf event take awardsFirey, youth worker, surf event take awards

Citizen awards: Above, Somers fi rey and recently retired Woodleigh School stalwart Bruce McCallum with his Citizen of the Year award, presented by mayor Cr Lynn Bowden on Australia Day. Right, members of the Mornington Peninsula branch of Disabled Surfers Association at the Australia Day parade in Mornington.

[in Mornington] to open up his home and his life to the youth of the area.

“He has mobilised many adults to engage with youth, either through the school’s ministry or via the Jigsaw Ministry attached to New Peninsula Church.

“After fi nishing his psychology degree at Monash with exceptional results, Sam decided to devote his at-tention to the school’s ministry. His passion is to see every school on the peninsula have the support they need to holistically prepare kids for life out of school.”

The school programs he runs include one for “disconnected” year 8-10 boys,

breakfast in schools, lunchtime con-nections and events, and a camp for young people to experience outdoor activities.

Mr Hearn mentors young boys, helps run a youth program, helped set up a craft group at Mornington Park pri-mary, and has been involved with Rye Red Frogs, a national organisation of volunteers supporting school leavers during Schoolies Week celebrations.

“Let’s Go Surfi ng” is the 2013 Com-munity Event of the Year.

Held last March at Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club, it was the fi rst event of the Mornington Peninsula branch of Disabled Surfers Association.

It was attended by 18 people with a range of disabilities who were support-ed by 180 volunteers including school children.

A strong supporter was last year’s mayor Cr Frank Martin who gave money from his ward fund as well as part-proceeds from the mayoral ball.

“Let’s Go Surfi ng” saw volunteers form a cordon to enable people with disabilities to surf, many for the fi rst time.”

The association’s peninsula branch secretary Ashley Gardner said winning the award “was great recognition of the hard work put in by the peninsula com-mittee, our volunteers and the support

we received from the community”.“We encourage everyone to come to

events on Saturday 9 February and 2 March 9am-1pm at Point Leo Beach. You don’t need to book just turn up on the day,” he said.

“The only requirement to attend is a good heart, a willingness to smile, hoot and cheer. You don’t need any surf skills or experience to help as we need volunteers in the water and on the beach.”

Mayor Cr Lynn Bowden said the awards recognise “people and events that made a signifi cant contribution to our local community”.


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By Keith PlattAT fi rst glance it seems an unlikely link – the Hollywood celebrity and the Colombian asylum seeker living in Mornington.

But to Dizzy Carlyon, the issues and prejudices facing Harry Belafonte in the 1960s can rightly be compared to those confronting refugees in Australia.

Ms Carlyon, of Red Hill, has arranged a screening of the Belafonte fi lm Sing Your Song and a talk by Colombian asy-lum seeker Luz Restrepo to raise money for Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Step-ping Stones program.

The fi lm will be shown at 10.30am at the Mornington Cinema on Tuesday 26 February.

Stepping Stones offers women refugees opportunities, helping them develop new skills and increasing their participation in business and the com-munity.

“A patriot to the last and a champion for worldwide human rights, Harry Belafonte is one of the truly heroic cultural and political fi gures of the past 60 years,” Ms Carlyon said.

“However, even as a superstar, the life of a black man in 1960s America was far from easy and Belafonte was confronted with the same ‘Jim Crow’ laws and prejudices that every other black man, woman and child in America was facing.

“This movie had quite an impact on me. Belafonte was such a heart throb in my early years, but I had no idea of his incredible life journey and it seemed to me that there was a very real connection between some of the issues he con-fronted with some of the issues facing

refugees coming to Australia.”Ms Restrepo, a GP and communi-

cations consultant, sought refuge in Australia two years ago.

In common with many refugees, she faced “huge challenges, including a lack of English, a consequent lack of identity and self-esteem”, said Ms Carlyon, who describes herself as a doer with a passion to connect and help in the world around her.

Under the Stepping Stones program, Ms Restrepo has established a “Hand-made by Multicultural Women” group, which produces goods sold at markets and festivals.

“There are 25 women in the group, mainly from Africa, Asia and the Mid-dle East. They have limited English and are mostly disadvantaged,” Ms Restrepo said.

“Some of them cannot read or write or are ill. They come from traumatic back-grounds and, as refugees, fi nd it hard to get paid jobs.”

Ms Restrepo said selling their hand-crafts at markets helped the women get involved in the wider community.

She plans to open a shop to sell the goods made by the women, which would also serve as a base, helping them improve their English skills and undertake courses in business and fashion design.

“I have no plans to practice as a GP in Australia and will concentrate on work-ing in the social fi eld and marketing.”

To book for the Sing Your Song screening and a talk by Luz Restrepo, call Ms Carlyon on 5989 2118 or email [email protected]

Refugee issues translated and transportedRefugee issues translated and transported

Handiwork: Colombian asylum seeker Luz Restrepo is helping refugee women fi nd work and stability in their new land. Picture: Yanni


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By David HarrisonMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire ap-pears to be taking a new tack against people and groups whose correspon-dence it believes may contain defama-tory remarks.

At least three letters have been sent telling the recipients that if they wish the shire to respond to them, they should provide details in a statutory declaration or a sworn affi davit “so that perjury can be considered if what (the writer states) is untrue”.

One of the letters seen by The News states that “the shire is concerned with

the nature of your allegations” and continues:

“The shire reserves the right to re-publish the statutory declaration or affi davit to any individual who is com-plained about so that that individual can consider his or her legal options.”

It concludes: “Shire offi cers have legal rights and may choose to pursue those rights where they consider that the comments are defamatory or there are accusations of involvement in ille-gal actions.”

The letter is signed by Noel Buck, shire governance and corporate sup-

port manager. The letter does not detail who would cover the legal costs of any offi cer who might decide to sue, but it would almost certainly be the shire. Any such prosecution would be costly.

Also it does not state who would decide if a statement made by a com-plainant might be actionable. But if legal action was being contemplated, this would most likely have to be an opinion from a lawyer experienced in criminal law.

Perjury is the offence of “willfully telling an untruth” under circumstanc-es where truth is strictly required.

It is a serious criminal matter, heard in the County Court. Offenders can be jailed for up to 15 years. But prosecu-tions are rare because of diffi culties such as: Was it really perjury or just an honest mistake about what happened? Was it perjury on a crucial issue or was it perjury that had no real effect?

Section 314 (3) of the Victorian w 1958 states that a person must “know-ingly wilfully and corruptly” swear or affi rm the statement for a prosecution to proceed.

Prosecutors must prove that the

statement was made deliberately and intentionally and that it was false. De-fendants can argue they made an hon-est and reasonable mistake and there was lack of intent to lie.

Affi davits are sworn documents mostly used in legal proceedings.

Statutory declarations are used for many purposes including verifi cation of insurance claims, proof of age, ap-plications for sick leave or some types of benefi ts, and other situations where a formal statement is required that the information being provided is true and correct.

Shire warns residents of perjury chargesShire warns residents of perjury charges

By Jo WinterbottomA LIFETIME of love for all creatures great and small has its own rewards for Jenny Bryant.

The matter of Australia Day medals is welcome, but chasing accolades has never been her style.

“I have just always loved animals,” Ms Bryant said yesterday, after receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours announced on Saturday.

The gong recognises her 32 years of work as a volunteer wildlife carer, opening her home and heart to injured wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, possums, echidnas and birds of all feathers. It is a full-time

job visiting vets, gathering and buy-ing food, feeding, medicating and cleaning up after the animals have been released back to the wild. She has never been paid and her costs are defrayed by donations.

“I can’t bear anything to suffer; I’ve always had a passion to help.”

Increasing urbanisation and traffi c in prime koala habitat such as exists in Somers and other Western Port towns has made Ms Bryant an expert on the animals as they become more frequent inpatients at her shelter.

Ms Bryant will celebrate her 59th birthday next month, but retirement does not beckon.

“I reckon I’ll keep doing this until I’ve got no breath in me,” she said.

The wild life: Jenny Bryant with an inquisitive galah at her wildlife shelter in Tyabb.Picture: Yanni

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HASTING solicitor Robert Vincent Booth has had his local practising certifi cate cancelled for one year.

A councillor with the former Shire of Hastings for 11 years, Mr Booth was also shire president and a volunteer lawyer with Peninsula Commu-nity Legal Service.

Mr Booth has been ordered by the Victorian Civic and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to undertake a course for legal practitioners on con-ducting trust accounts.

Mr Booth has said he will wait four years be-fore applying for a local practising certifi cate that authorises the receipt of trust money.

The ban on practising and the study order was made by VCAT on 13 November 2012 following an application by Legal Services Commissioner Michael McGarvie.

Mr Booth was also ordered to pay Mr McGar-vie $35,000 in quarterly payments of $8750 as from 4 January.

During the course of four disciplinary hearings between 4 October 2011 and 4 October 2012, the VCAT was told Mr Booth was facing 12 charges, including:

Professional misconduct over the administra-tion of a deceased estate dating back to Decem-ber 2007;

Professional misconduct for having practised as a legal practitioner without a current local practising certifi cate;

Unauthorised withdrawal and use of money from a client’s trust account;

Having a defi ciency in his trust account;Failing to notify an auditor of a defi ciency in

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Please explain noticesPlease explain noticesMORE than 30,000 people on the Mornington Peninsula and in Frankston are being asked to explain why they did not vote at last October’s council elections.

People who do not respond to the “apparent failure-to-vote notice” may be fi ned $70.

Records kept by the Victorian Electoral Com-mission show that on the peninsula 16,568, or 31.48 per cent of 145,378 eligible voters, appear not to have voted.

In Frankston the number was 15,307, or 32.56 per cent, of a possible 97,191 voters.

Failing to keep trust account records “in a manner that enables them to be conveniently and properly audited”;

Unauthorised deposit of trust money; andFailing to respond and produce documents to a

trust account inspector.The VCAT fi nding stated that both the Legal

Services Commissioner and the tribunal “accept-ed … that Mr Booth was not acting dishonestly”.

However, the fi nding by tribunal member Gerard Butcher also stated that an attempt by Mr Booth to change an earlier plea of guilty to one of not guilty “has displayed a lack of remorse”.

“The irregularities in the conduct of his trust account by Mr Booth are suffi ciently serious to require the disposition to reassure the public that such conduct is unacceptable.”

Mr Booth, who has been practising since 1974, was reprimanded for professional misconduct in 2008.

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Qualifi ed dietitian Joey De Backer has set up a nutrition clinic called Liv ing Nutrition and her venture was launched last week.

Ms De Backer’s surname may be familiar to music fans as older brother Wally, aka Gotye, had the worldwide hit Somebody I Used To Know.

The business was opened to coincide with Healthy Weight Week 2013 from 20-27 January.

Ms De Backer said more than 70 guests “enjoyed a variety of delicious and healthy dishes featuring seasonal, local, organic produce”.

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By Jo WinterbottomHASTINGS police are seeking in-formation about a drive-by shooting in Aitape Court, Hastings, at about 11.50pm on Sunday 20 January.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Sherren of Hastings crime in-vestigation unit said a shot was fi red from a car that stopped outside the house momentarily.

The occupants of the house were at home, but the shotgun blast narrowly missed the front windows and no one was injured. The car was driven off in the direction of Stalwart St.

No details about the car or its oc-cupants were available and Detective Sherren appealed for anyone with in-formation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Hastings police on 5970 7800.Hastings stabbingHastings stabbingTWO men have been treated for stab wounds after they were attacked at a house in Hastings last Thursday.

Hastings police said a group of men went to the house in Eliza Ave at about 7pm. A knife was produced when two men answered the door.

Detective Leading Senior Consta-ble Darren Sherren said one man was stabbed once in the back and the other was stabbed three times, sustaining in-juries to the face and back.

Detective Sherren said police had interviewed several people regarding the incident.

Information to Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000 or Hastings police, 5970 7800.Coolstores theftCoolstores theftTHIEVES targeted the Moorooduc Coolstores overnight between 18 and 19 January.

Commercial catering equipment in-cluding an industrial refrigerator val-ued at $10,000 and a coffee-making machine valued at $5000 were stolen in the raid on the property at the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Eramosa Road West in Moorooduc.

The former coolstores, which has had various incarnations including a li-censed venue, museum, and radio stu-dio, is currently unoccupied and sur-rounded by temporary fencing while renovations are carried out.

Mornington police said there was no evidence of forced entry.Coolstores fireCoolstores fireMORNINGTON police are investi-gating a fi re in a paddock next to the Moorooduc Coolstores.

Detective Senior Constable Clayton Beckhouse said the fi re started in a large pile of building rubbish stacked in the paddock about 7.15pm on 27 January. Several CFA units quickly contained the blaze, but Detective Beckhouse said it was lucky the fi re did not spread further afi eld given the pre-vailing hot and dry conditions. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or Morning-ton police on 5970 4900.

Shotgun used in Shotgun used in drive-by shootingdrive-by shooting


Balnarring & District Community Services Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178

Balnarring & District Community Services LimitedHave a say in the future of your community

– Board Directors Information Evening!

Expressions of interest are now being invited for a number of positions of Director of Balnarring & District Community Services Limited, operators of the Balnarring & District Community Bank® Branch of Bendigo Bank.

As a Director you will provide the leadership and management skills at a Board level to support and drive the company’s strategic direction, goals and objectives.

To help you decide if being a Director with the Balnarring & District Community Services Ltd Board is for you, we would like to invite you to attend a no obligation information evening. We will answer your questions and give you all the information you will need to make this decision in your own time.

This is a very rewarding experience and is open to all suitably experienced people – whether you are young or old, in university or retired. If you have something to offer, we would love to talk to you.

Please RSVP for this event by contacting the Balnarring branch on 59835543, or email our board directly at [email protected]. Our Chairman, Bruce Douglas is more than happy to answer any questions.

Balnarring & District Community Services Limited

WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday 6th February 2013, 7.30 pmRW Stone Pavilion68 Camp Hill Road, Somers Melways Ref: 194 C9

RSVP : 4th February 2013

NEWS DESK

By Peter McCulloughON Sunday 20 January, Balnarring resident Beryl Sheedy celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends in Balnarring Hall.

Beryl was born in Warrnambool on 14 January 1913 to Harry and Ethel O’Millane. Her sister, four years older, lived until she was 101. Harry was a coach builder but when Beryl was still only a baby he “answered the call” and left for overseas. Although he returned, Harry was badly affected by the war and only lived for a further fi ve years.

Prior to Harry’s departure, the family had moved to Malvern where Beryl attended the local primary school and then Kildara. Her mother, Ethel, was a top-class dressmaker with many clients from high society.

After leaving school, Beryl helped her mother with her business, which operated from a shop in Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. She was not in the workroom where fi ve girls were employed as seamstresses.

In 1938 Beryl married Jim Sheedy who was employed in the post offi ce and later the Department of Supply. They lived in Sandringham and had two children, Barry and Loretta, before Jim left for New Guinea. Four more children were born after Jim’s return: Gail, Denis (who only lived for four months), Bernard and Annette.

Family holidays were spent at Kiama on the south coast of NSW and after Jim’s retirement they moved to the area. Jim and Beryl played a lot of bowls over the next 12 years. Earlier they had been keen bowlers in Hampton.

As they grew older, Jim and Beryl decided to move closer to family and chose Balnarring where Bernard was living. This was 21 years ago. Jim died in 1994 and Beryl still lives independently, enjoying various community activities. She has been a

keen bowler at Balnarring but is now a “social member”. Beryl has also been an active member of the CWA and Legacy, and enjoys weekly senior citizens’ functions. She also attends the Catholic Church in Hastings on a regular basis.

A ton up for Beryl SheedyA ton up for Beryl Sheedy

100 not out: Left, Beryl Sheedy aged 16. Above, Beryl with cards congratulating her on reaching a century.


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By Peter McCullough IN a stirring address, probably not unlike those given at three-quarter time to Rich-mond players in their golden era, AFL icon Tommy Hafey entertained the crowd on the Hastings foreshore on Australia Day.

Hafey’s advice to young people was to be the best that you can be and you will be a success: you don’t have to be as good or better than your brother or the kid next door – just be as good as you can possibly be. To illustrate his point, Hafey pointed out that seven of the last 33 Brownlow Medal winners had been rejected by their original clubs and seven of the 2012 Swans premiership team were “rejects”. Going to university was not essential to be a suc-cess; Lindsay Fox failed Year 9 twice.

The underlying theme of Hafey’s ad-dress was “be a doer – get involved” and he stressed the importance of setting goals or objectives. For example two of his aims are to read 24 books in a year and attend six concerts. He puts on a lunch every Christmas for “boys” who played with Richmond in his time: last year 130 at-tended. Younger people were encouraged to join a sporting club and enjoy the ca-maradarie that it provides; he lamented the fact that in the past 30 years, about 140 football/netball clubs had disbanded, vir-tually destroying country communities in the process.

Fitness is never far from Hafey’s mind and he urged his audience to make a start by seeing how many push-ups each person could do when they got out of bed tomor-row morning. His challenge was to double that number by the end of the week.

In concluding his address, Hafey re-turned to his theme of involvement by emphasising his credo: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”

Tommy’s message: get involvedTommy’s message: get involved

Australia Day guest: Tommy Hafey, left, with Cerberus Ward councillor David Garnock. Picture: Cameron McCullough

TOMMY Hafey played 77 games for Richmond as a nuggety back pocket between 1953 and 1958.

After a season in the Ama-teurs he coached Shepparton to three fl ags.

Appointed coach of Rich-mond in 1966, the Tigers won premierships in 1967, 1969, 1973 and 1974.

He later coached Colling-wood, Geelong and the Sydney Swans for a combined total of 523 games.

Tommy was an inaugural inductee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996, named coach of Richmond’s team of the century in 1998, and given the AFL Coaches Association “Coaching

Legend” award in 2011. He is now 81.

Workout regimenTommy’s passion for fi tness

still exists: every morning he gets up at 5.20am and goes for an eight-kilometre run, followed by 250 push-ups and a swim in Port Phillip. When he gets home he does 700 crunches and sit-ups.

Tommy Hafey MBE: a fi tness legend


Children’s teeth need to be looked after gently and carefully.

Baby teeth or primary teeth help children to speak clearly and chew, they also pave the way for secondary teeth. By following a simple dental routine, you can help give your children healthy teeth and gums.

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

The first visit is usually a short one. Our aim is to give your child a chance to get to know our fantastic dental team and experience our modern clinic in a friendly and non-threatening manner.

Cavity risk assessment

Examine your child’s teeth for decay

Examine your child’s gums and soft tissue for disease or problems

Evaluate the way your child’s teeth fit together, “the bite”.

Identify any potential problems or deleterious habits.

Show you and your child how to properly clean his or her teeth at home.

Answer your questions or concerns.

Present your child with a “showbag” of goodies

We will help eliminate the fear of the dental setting and establish a good dental routine children can follow throughout their lives.

To encourage children to visit Hastings Family Dental Care we offer “gap free examinations” for patients with ‘extras’ cover on their private health insurance. We also accept Medicare Teen Vouchers.

For children without private health insurance we offer affordable examinations for further information please call 5979 1717.

During this visit our dental team will do the following:

At Hastings Family Dental we believe that caring for your children’s teeth froman early age is of the utmost importance.

140 Salmon Street, Hastings 3915Ph (03) 5979 [email protected]

SOMERVILLE

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DENTURE CLINIC

EST 1994

5977 62461133 Frankston-Flinders Rd SomervilleHEALTH


We want YOU and YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS to have the dental care you need at the most affordable rates in the area.

We welcome EPC patients, Victorian emergency voucher, teen voucher, Victorian denture scheme and Veteran affair patients.

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

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WE WANT YOU TO MAKE AFFORDABLE DENTIST AS YOUR PREFERRED DENTIST.

Make sure you bring your health fund card with you to each visit.

We claim your refund electronically ON THE SPOT allowing you to only pay

the gap with cash or credit card.

If you need help with finance for more involved treatment,

please contact the clinic.

NOT IN A FUND?Here’s some great news!

Our fees are 20 - 40% LESS than other dentists because of our efficient practice management systems.

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YES, you can have natural-looking dentures. Artifi cial teeth no longer have to look like artifi cial teeth. Dental prosthetist Joanne Grant says there is now a wide range of superior, natural-looking teeth.

“There are many different shapes and shades that are carefully selected to suit the complexion and shape of a person’s face,” she said.

Artistic fl air enables Joanne to create new smiles.

“Our aim is to provide a denture that will look as natural as possible, support facial muscles to prevent the appearance of premature ageing, and be functional and improve chewing ability.

“It is often thought that once a person gets dentures, they will last a lifetime. Although the dentures may feel comfortable (like a pair of old slippers!), the supporting tissues continue to change and if not checked regularly permanent damage may occur. It is important dentures and oral tissues are checked every two years, and new dentures fi tted every 6-8 years.”

Many people are anxious and embarrassed about getting new dentures. Joanne and her team (pictured) are very sensitive to

people’s needs and focus on making clients feel at ease.

Clients often comment on the friendliness and caring attitude of the staff and are always impressed with the customer service. Joanne sees her business not just that of supplying dentures, but as a ministry of caring for and helping people.

Westernport Denture Clinic was established by Joanne in 2006 and has become a family affair with son Jamie as dental technician, sister Jacinta as practice manager, sister Keryn as receptionist, sister Maree as bookkeeper, husband Max as data processor and brother Jamie as cleaner.

Joanne has worked in the

dental industry for more than 35 years, graduating from dental nurse to dental technician to dental prosthetist. She is highly regarded and has vast experience in the fi eld of dental prosthetics, having had a successful practice in Templestowe for 15 years before moving to Hastings, and also having lectured and worked as a clinical demonstrator in dental prosthetics at RMIT University.

Joanne, husband Max and daughter Tanya are residents of Hastings and are actively involved in the community.

For a complimentary consultation, call the clinic on 5979 4491 or visit 1/53 Victoria St, Hastings.

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This has given Arnie Jabour the opportunity to expand Classic’s dental services.

“We are proud to announce that Dr Francis Hartley and staff will be joining us one day a week starting late January,” he said.

For more information on Classic Denture Studio’s precision denture work, BPS and implant dentures, contact Arnie on 5977 7704. Evening, Friday and Saturday appointments are available.

Frank Dental Somerville would like to invite you, your family and friends to visit the new location for general and cosmetic dental needs.

“As well as our general and family care, we provide advanced crown and bridge, implants and veneers along with excellent aesthetic results.

“Our relaxed atmosphere and friendly dental team will make you feel a part of your dental care. It is our aim to make your visit as easy and stress-free as possible.”

Frank Dental Somerville

is a family orientated dental practice with more than 25 years of experience.

“We offer a total commitment to providing for your dental needs, from important preventative help to complex dental solutions. We value helping our patients with information so they can make informed choices and we care

that the visit to the dentist is as relaxed as possible – bring your iPod or whatever you wish to help the visit.”

For more information on Frank Dental’s cosmetic, implant and family dental care, contact Chris on 5977 7704. Wednesday appointments available now.

Classic Denture Studio brings Frank Classic Denture Studio brings Frank Dental to its new Somerville practiceDental to its new Somerville practice

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real estate directorySid FergusonMobile:0418 321 963

Satchwells1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888

EMAIL: [email protected]

Phil StoneMobile: 0412 226 758


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

Sean CrimminsMobile: 0411 734 814

Baywest Real Estate87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412


OPEN FOR INSPECTIONSATURDAY 2nd FebruaryBAXTER7 Geza Court 10.15-10.45amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766

SOMERVILLE9 One Chain Road 10.15-10.45amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77661 Ronald Court 11.00-11.30amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776618 Austin Road 11.00-11.30amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766188 Jones Road 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776613 Blackwood Rise 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77661a Diane Court 12.30-1.00pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776624 Drovers Lane 1.00-1.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776614 Callum Avenue 1.00-1.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77662 Elaine Court 2.00-2.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776626 Sweet Wattle Place 3.00-3.30pmHarcourts 5970 7333

TYABB43 Kathleen Crescent 11.00-11.30amSatchwells 5979 1888

HASTINGS35 Olivia Way 11.00-11.30amHarcourts 5970 73334 Moresby Court 11.30am-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35557/119 Victoria Street 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 733318 Kurrajong Street 12.00-12.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888

16 Pinewood Drive 12.00-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35551/1a Nicholas Court 12.30-1.00pmSatchwells 5979 18881/93 Salmon Street 1.00-1.30pmTallon First National 5979 30003/93 Salmon Street 1.00-1.30pmTallon First National 5979 300016 Sunset Rise 1.00-1.30pmHarcourts 5970 73335/21 Spring Street 1.00-1.45pmHarcourts 5970 73338 Melaleuca Drive 1.30-2.00pmSatchwells 5979 1888 39 Elisa Place 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 733316 Kuan Yin Place 2.30-3.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35555 Wingala Court 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

CRIB POINT4 /26 Point Road 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 73337 Austin Court 11.00-11.30amCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355587 Lorimer Street 11.30-12.00 noonCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35555 Milne Street 11.30-12.00 noonSatchwells 5979 188812 Pettit Street 2.00-2.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888 BITTERN16 Kinfauns Lane 12.00-12.30pmTallon First National 5979 30002538 Frankston-Flinders Road 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 733310 Warrenda Place 1.00-1.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888

39 Sandstone Island Circle 1.00-1.30pmHarcourts 5970 73331/23 Myers Road 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73336/23 Myers Road 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333100 Dunlop Road 2.30-3.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35557 Sudholz Street 3.00-3.30pmSatchwells 5979 188885 The Bittern Boulevard 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

SOMERS3 Ti Tree Court 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 73339 Norman Street 12.00-12.30pmHarcourts 5970 733378 Kennedy Road 12.00-12.30pmHarcourts 5970 733365 South Crescent 12.00-12.45pmSatchwells 5979 1888

BALNARRING22a Balnarring Beach Road 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 733325 Balnarring Road 11.15-11.45amHarcourts 5970 7333368 Stumpy Gully Road 1.00-2.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355547 Brooksby Square 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 7333

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Tallon

Janeen Davies

Tallon First National35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000


Chris JonkerMobile:0404 299 854

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


Kerry-Lee Marshall Mobile: 0408 363 686

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

EMAIL:[email protected]

Western Port

Jason DowlerMobile: 0403 598 754

Harcourts HastingsShop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7333


Michael CurryMobile:0409 410 456

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


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A selection of 2BR or 3BR units have become available within 50m of the Hastings Shopping precinct. Open plan living, BIRs to bedrooms, family bathroom, sep toilet

VICTORIA HEIGHTS1 Nicholas Court - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

HASTINGSAsking $299,500

Solid as a rock and oozing with potential this brick home is located a stone’s throw from Main Street Hastings. Basic and neat this home offers 3BRs all with robes,

gas wall furnace with duct to main bedroom, 1 bathroom and spacious living area.

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Tucked away in Crib Point, this two storey residence is full of options.

area, 2 bedrooms with built in robes, separate bathroom and kitchenette. On the same level is a large lounge, extra bedroom, laundry and powder room.

POSITION PRIVATE5 Milne Street - Inspect Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

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On approx 1/3 acre this property may be kept as a family home or has the potential to subdivide S.T.C.A. The property offers 3 bedrooms with robes the master with WIR and ensuite, zoned living with the kids wing at the rear including the 2nd living room and the parents living bedrooms at the front.

7 Sudholz Street - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm


Tucked away in a quiet street of Crib Point this fabulous weatherboard home is liv-able in its current condition and has great bones to slowly renovate to one’s own

12 Pettit Street - Inspect Sat 2.00-2.30pm


tidy 4 bedroom home that is large in size and perfect for all. Each bedroom has built in robes, the master bedroom offers a spacious walk in robe and ensuite. A

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TYABBAsking $415,000

Bird lovers look no further!!!!!! This pristine property has been landscaped with native gardens and will suit a true garden lover that wants an easy to care for house with lovely native gardens. This 4yr young house certainly stands out from the crowd and has loads of street appeal.

43 Kathleen Crescent - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

BITTERNAsking $900,000 - $950,000

approx, combines family life with entertaining and facilities for a small

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10 Warrenda Place - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

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SOMERSAsking $749,000

Occupying coveted Court position with direct laneway access and only minutes to primary school and direct laneway to foreshore reserve and beach. This charming home has many period features.

FEDERATION STYLE FAMILY HOME IN DELIGHTFUL GARDEN SETTING OF OVER 1400SQM


BALNARRINGAsking offers over $675,000

This luxury 3 bedroom home is perfectly located, close to the Balnarring

quality appliances including dishwasher, granite benchtops, large pantry, open plan meals & dining area. All bedrooms have built in robes.


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Low maintenance and family living come together to offer more that the usual space, this large unit features 3 bedrooms (all with BIRs and master

in designer style. Features include stainless steel appliances in kitchen.

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3 brand new 2 bedroom villas featuring quality workmanship and modern facade are now available in Crib Point. Features include designer kitchen with stainless steel cooking appliances, open plan living areas, main bedroom with walk in robe and semi ensuite, other bedroom with built in robe.


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Imposing from the street with its amazing landscaped gardens is this luxury 4brm, 2 bathroom residence in the best location of Hastings, close to the foreshore and marina. Beautifully spacious this substantial home provides 2 separate formal living areas, superbly designed kitchen.


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This recently renovated 3 bedroom home has new carpets & window furnishings, stylish modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas & electric cooking, completely renovated bathroom, contemporary colour scheme throughout and split system heating & cooling.


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Generous proportions and all the features of a spacious home is what these 3 units have to offer. Features include high ceilings and grand entry hall with

concreted courtyard, family sized kitchen with Blanco appliances.


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CRIB POINTAsking $195,000 Neg

Yes that’s right an opportunity has come along to build that dream home on a generous 605sqm block in a lovely location of Crib Point. Approx 44 mts across the front this block has its own street frontage with rear access also. All services are available and only minutes from Crib Point Shops.



We are proud to offer this immaculate two storey residence located in a prime location of Bittern. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 with ensuites, (4th

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SOLDBY LISA ROBERTS


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

Shop 1, 34 High StHastings

BITTERN $475,000 - $485,000

Positioned close to all Bittern has to offer, this 3 bedroom property offers modern open living with dining, family room and lounge, s/s appliances & dishwasher to the kitchen, plus air con and central heating to ensure you stay comfortable all year round. Other features include BIR and WIR/ensuite to main, double lock up garage with remote, large garage and cubby house for the kids.

BITTERN BEAUTY

BITTERN $450,000

Perfectly setup for the tradesman, truck driver or grey nomad this property has it all. An exposed aggregate driveway runs alongside the house giving easy access to the large, fully powered shed & workshop that has ample parking for the work ute or truck. The workshop has loads of storage and bench

rest of the family this 3BR property offers modern kitchen with high quality granite bench tops, d/w and s/

include 20 person swim spa, enclosed tiled area with high quality roll up patio blinds and ceiling fans.

IDEAL SET UP!!…HOME BUSINESS…STORING CARAVAN, TRUCK OR BOAT?

PRICE REDUCED

HASTINGS $650,000 EX GST

Invest in your future with this BLUE CHIP POSITION, zoned business 5 and on a strategic corner of the retail precinct! The 600m2 block features a 2 story brick building currently utilised as a barber shop, with a three or four bedroom family home attached. Downstairs parlour, English style living room, meals area, private leafy courtyard and bedrooms upstairs.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

CRIB POINT $279,000-$299,000

This near new unit features sunny living spaces and all the features of a spacious home. With high ceilings and grand entry hall where double glass doors lea to a big open living room, a tiled meals area adjoins the courtyard, family sized kitchen with Blanco appliances, even a dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, (main with full ensuite). Other features include a single garage with direct internal access, all carpets & blinds, down-lights, GDH, water tank & pump.

TRY AND BEAT THIS PRICE!!!

BITTERN $329,000

A little piece of the country awaits you in this traditional triple fronted brick home. Loads of character with original features such as double hung

ceilings. There is a good sized lounge, meals area and kitchen, 3 bedrooms and GDH. This is a bright and spacious home just waiting for a new family and the 700m2 block is great for a pet or two!

IS CLASSIC YOUR STYLE

CRIB POINT $330,000

Set in a lovely quiet court on a 982sqm block, this cedar ranch-style home features 3BR’s all with BIR’s,

Add in central heating and reverse cycle air conditioning to complete this property. A double carport, large backyard for the kids and a fully powered lock up workshop are outside. This is a great investment

This 3 bedroom home is close to the Hastings

property features a spacious lounge with Coonara, study area, solid timber kitchen with gas cook top, electric wall oven and d/w plus family room. A huge undercover entertaining area is perfect for those summer BBQ’s. All bedrooms have BIR’s and

HASTINGS $430,000

HASTINGS $272,000

Those in the know always buy within walking distance to the centre of town. This 3br, 1 bathroom property is perfectly suited to the investor with a long term tenancy in place at $275pw until Sept 2013. Located only minutes to the town centre of Hastings it will always be in demand from prospective tenants in the future and looking at the long term options it would make a great site for two new townhouses S.T.C.A.

WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN

PROPERTY MANAGER WANTEDNO WEEKEND WORK!Manage your own portfolioBe a team player

2+ years property management experienceMust have own car and drivers license

SALES MANAGER WANTEDAttractive Salary + Bonus + Super + Car Allowance

Must have full estate agents licencePrevious experience in sales managers role

advantageous High achiever wanted. This is your chance to

take the next step in your sales career.

BITTERN $895,000

Located in the exclusive Kinfauns estate this property really does offer everything. Immaculate grounds, sweeping colour concreted drive and established trees spotted throughout the approx. 2 acre block. This resort-style, private oasis has a solar heated IG pool, cabana and rear merbau timber deck, all surrounded by established low maintenance gardens. The home itself is stunning with polished timber boards and ornate architraves, cornices and ceiling roses. Modern features include a monitored alarm system, ducted vacuum & 5 x r/ cycle air conditioning units. There is a huge family room off the kitchen, rumpus room, casual meals area and a study plus 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL


PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

Privately located in an exclusivewaterside pocket, this beautiful 2.5 year old home features 4 separate living zones including an open plan kitchen/meals/family zone, formal lounge, Theatre room + informal living area. Boasting a fabulous outdoor undercover alfrescoarea that overlooks the solar heated salt chlorinated pool. Other features include ducted heating & vacuum, Caesar stone bench tops & 5 year builder’s warranty.Contact Exclusive Agent.

HASTINGS 6 Windrest Place

HOME PORT

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 35552100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastingswww.century21hastings.com.au

BITTERN 100 Dunlop Road

PRICE: $359,900 to $369,900VIEW: Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

This home is situated on a lowmaintenance block of approx 500 sqm located in the leafy tranquil area of Bittern. The home has been tastefully renovated with a new bathroom, refurbished kitchen with all modern appliances, gas log fire in lounge room, tiled family/meals area. The home is street appealing with a modernappearance, new fencing surrounds the yard, and it also boasts a secure singlecarport. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $355,000 NegotiableVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

LAST ONE LEFT! Luxury, contemporary style new home. Featuring, its own street frontage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, massive kitchen and a remote control double lock up garage under roof line. Other notable features include landscaping, ducted heating,stainless steel appliances, excellentquality tiling & carpets, fixtures & fittings and also a paved outdoor area.Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 87 Lorimer Street

PRICE: $280,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 11:30-12:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

A slate entry leads to a formal lounge with original hardwood flooring; adjoining is a separate meals area & laminated kitchenwith a gas stove, looking out to a large enclosed Queensland sunroom. Three spacious size bedrooms with hardwoodfloorboards, master with W.I.R. Original bathroom has a double shower, vanity & bath. Outside boasts lovely shaded private backyard with gazebo, singlecarport & sealed driveway.Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 7 Austin Court

PRICE: $385,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30amAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Three bedroom home on approx 758sqm allotment features paved pathways leading to a great outdoor entertaining area, there is also a chook pen and garden shed. Upon entering the homeyou will be captivated by the largeformal/informal living area, the exposed cathedral ceilings and the country style kitchen with all modern appliances. Sealed driveway leads to a double garageunder roofline. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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HASTINGS 1/14 Hilltop Rise

PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

Situated in a quiet court location, this as-new 4 bedroom plus study home has been completely renovated throughout! Featuring two living zones, large kitchenwith all modern appliances, ducted heating and split system aircon in lounge area. Also boasting a double carport anddecked outdoor entertaining area on a low maintenance block.Contact Exclusive Agent.

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AUCTION - YES, IT’S GOING TO BE SOLD!!

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION.Accommodating for the largest of families, this 4 bedroom home boasts master bedroom with dressing room & ensuite with corner spa bath. A further 3 bedrooms are upstairs with a separate living area leading out to a huge balcony with great views. Other notable features include ductedheating, air conditioning, outdoor pergola and four car carport on a large allotment.Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days!

AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 12:30pm. On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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HOME PORT

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 35552100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastingswww.century21hastings.com.au

“Malahyde” On 10 Acres ( Melways Ref 163 E8)

From the 3 hole golf course, abundant bird life, the smell of the bush, the ornamental lake andsweeping circular driveway to the superb mature exotic trees, this well loved family home is a delight.A huge brick residence of almost 30 squares awaits with four or five bedrooms, two bathrooms, threeor four living areas, a double carport under roof and wine cellar situated well back from both roadfrontages. Brick machine shed with workshop, smokehouse, service bay and sleep out. Rolling lawnsand abundant water from tank and bore. An ideal restoration home project for discerning puchasers.Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days. Vacant Possession.

AUCTION: Saturday, February 9th 2013 at 2:00pm On-Site.

VIEW: Saturday 1:00 -2:00pm

AGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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BALNARRING 368 Stumpy Gully Road

EXECUTORS AUCTION

4 BEDROOMS - MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION!

Delightful family home at end of quiet courtadjacent to bushland park with double carport under roof, huge garden shed & established gardens. Two living areas with full ensuite and WIR to master, open plan living area with breakfast bar, pantry plus under bench oven & gas cooktop to kitchen. Ducted gas heating throughout & double BIRs’ to all bedrooms. Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30 days. Vacant Possession.

AUCTION: Saturday, February 2nd 2013, at 12:30pm On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 11.30-12.30pmAGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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HASTINGS 4 Moresby Court

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HASTINGS 16 Kuan Yin Place

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION.Affordable spacious family home set on a 770sqm approx allotment, with two street frontages and side gate access into the large backyard. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas & double remote garage with rear roller door. Other special features include a huge decked outdoor pergola, ducted heating, wood fire heater,energy efficiency & opposite beautiful parklands.Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days.

REALISATION AUCTION

MOST AFFORDABLE HOME IN THE AREA!

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AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 3.00pm. On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 2.30-3.00pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686


Address: 368 Stumpy Gully Road, BALNARRINGAuction: Saturday 9 February at 2pmAgency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555Agent: Chris Watt, 0417 588 321

HELD by the same family for more than 30 years, this secluded 4.046-hectare (10-acre) property offers a pleasant daily reminder of all the natural wonders of the area. Breathe in the country air and listen to the birds as you wander around the property, which has an ornamental lake and three-hole golf course. A sweeping concrete driveway, one of two entries to the property, is fl anked by mature trees and leads to the 279-square metre (30-square) homestead, whuch has a double carport under the roof line. Other outbuildings include a brick machinery shed with workshop and service bay, and a smokehouse. Some rooms have dated with time, but overall the home has been very well maintained with plenty of charming character pieces such as open fi replaces, feature bookcases and box windows. There are four bedrooms and the study could be a fi fth. The home has two bathrooms. Several living areas capture the light perfectly, accentuating their size and space. The grounds are kept green and lush by a 20,000-litre underground tank and there are irrigation sprinklers throughout the property fed from a centrally located bore.

‘Malahyde’

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

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

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Achievement has its own rewards & this is one of them. A statement in luxury & style, this stunning custom built residence offers nearly 60squares of accommodation, delivering a spectacular lifestyle package. The home comprises of an open dining & family room, designer kitchen, home cinema room, four bedrooms - all with built-in robes and a home office. A palatial master suite features a luxurious ensuite and spacious walk in wardrobe. The home is complemented by a high level of quality inclusions such as gas log fire, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and the stunning alfresco with plumbed BBQ & electronically controlled blinds. Positioned on 6,800sqm (approx) the property includes a tennis court, a solar heated pool & gas spa with a self contained pool house. A huge barn has two double lock up garages and a separate double carport offering ample storage for all the big boy toys.

Bittern 39 Sandstone Island Circle Refined Indulgence - Resort Style Living

Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

For Sale Price on ApplicationView www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3632Open Saturday 1.00-1.30pm*

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HarcourtsSINCE 1888

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

www.harcourts.com.au

This immaculate four-bedroom plus study family home with three separate living areas will impress! With heaps of room for entertaining, refrigerated ducted cooling & a great rear outlook over farmland. Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances & overlooking the family, meals, rumpus & rear entertaining area. Other features include master with ensuite & walk-in robe, remote garage with drive through access & ducted heating. Walk to Bittern shops, train station or local primary school.

Bittern 85 The Bittern Boulevard

Price Negotiable over $440,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3597Open Saturday 3.30-4.00pm*

Bittern Living At Its Finest

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

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Hastings

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Drive approx. 600m down a tree lined drive to this well positioned land parcel, minutes from the town-ships of Mornington & Mount Martha. For those that are looking for a lifestyle retreat away from the hustle & bustle of town life, this property offers it all yet is still close to peninsula attractions like beaches, golf courses, schools and wineries. Beautifully pastured land with power available, divided into numerous well fenced paddocks. With excellent home sites to choose from... all offering different outlooks, this is a rare opportunity to build a unique lifestyle property or horse facility. A new home could easily be built to take in the views of the surrounding countryside. The first time offered for sale in 50 years... are you in a position to await another 50?

Moorooduc 1135 Moorooduc Highway

For Sale View www.harcourts.com.auOpen By Appointment

100 Acres (approx.) In An Ideal Position


100 Acres within 5 minutes of Mornington

Are you looking for something a little different with huge potential and plenty of character? This beautiful, light-filled historic cottage offers two double bedrooms opening from a wide arched hallway, a spacious living room featuring glass French doors opening onto the front verandah and a double sided fireplace separating the living and dining areas. A large, functional kitchen with freestanding stainless steel oven is positioned to the side of the home and a sunroom at the rear of the property features large windows and doors opening out to the backyard where there is a garden shed. Incorporating period plaster detail and polished timber floors, this attractive residence opens to an expansive front yard with single carport and the foundation for a lovely cottage garden. A possible development site, the property includes street access to Creswell Street and a large 700sqm (approx) allotment.

Bittern 2538 Frankston Flinders Road

Auction Saturday 16th February at 11.00amPrice Guide: $280,000 - $310,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3599Open Saturday 12.30-1.00pm*

“Creswell Cottage” - Period Charm Plus Great Potential


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

Tallon

CYNTHIAGALLINAPhone:0438 773 627

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

HASTINGS

Mum Deserves It

For Sale: $439,000

This beautiful home has everything you could ask for. Wide front verandahs, a welcoming entrance and inside be impressed by the large formal dining, lounge room, open plan living and meals area adjacent to the generous timber kitchen with d/w, plus a reading room or study. There are 3 bedrooms with BIRs, the master features WIR & FES, and the family bathroom boasts twin basins and sunken bath. Also has GDH & ducted vacumm.

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Sweet and Low

For Sale: $240,000

This 2 storey, 2BR townhouse is ideally located close to the centre of town, the foreshore and transport.Downstairs is a European kitchen with gas cooking, d/w and laundry facilities. The open plan living/dining area has French doors leading out to the paved courtyard fringed where there is a garden shed. Both bedrooms have BIR’s and share a renovated bathroom. New carpets, freshly painted and well-presented.

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

Inspect Saturday 2nd Feb, 12.00-12.30pmFor Sale: $795,000

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Don’t Be A Slave To Rent

For Sale: $369,000

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

Family Values

For Sale: $399,500

On a 1012m2 (approx) block, this 4BR plus study home presents excellent value & opportunity. Inside is a large living room with gas heating, ample kitchen

area which will accomodate an 8 seater dining table and down the hall are the bedrooms, inc. master bedroom with WIR & FES. Outside is a pergola and spa, promising plenty of summer fun.

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Location, Location, Location

For Sale: $310,000

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

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

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A Touch Of Class

For Sale: $489,000

You will be instantly impressed by the appealing facade and landscaped front garden of this stylish home. Featuring formal entry, gleaming porcelain tiles, formal lounge, large study, master bedroom includes FES & WIR, central kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space + s/ steel appliances including dishwasher. Large open plan dining and family room with access to a fantastic covered outdoor entertaining area ideal for summer barbeques.

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Outstanding Value in the Solar Estate

For Sale: $385,000

Great value buying with four bedrooms plus study, open plan living and kitchen/meals area. Master bedroom has FES and all bedrooms have BIRs. Set on a beautiful garden block of 723m2 approx with outdoor entertainment pergola & double carport. Currently let until August 2013 and returning $365pw, this is also a great opportunity for investors seeking a hassle free addition to their property portfolio.

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Your Own Native Sanctuary

For Sale: $795,000

Tucked away in a secluded location this home, on 2.5 acres (approx) is brimming with native trees, shrubs and birdlife. The home has an enormous downstairs lounge room with coonara, adjoining formal dining area, kitchen with stone benchtops, ample cupboard space, s/steel appliances & dishwasher and opens to a casual meals area with access to the rear paved entertaining area with in-ground pool. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms plus a study.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villas

Inspect Saturday 2nd Feb, 1.00-1.30pmFor Sale: $465,000

Beautifully located, double storey townhouse with three bedrooms and bathrooms. Open-plan living area including a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. Main bedroom with WIR & FES + balcony. Upstairs is a study & extra lounge room. As you would expect there is also ducted heating & air-conditioning. Outside is a double garage with rear roller door and paved entertainment area.

Garden Delight

For Sale: $455,000

Practical home surrounded by attractive, low maintenance gardens. An open plan lounge and dining area with split heating/cooling system includes a large functional kitchen

robes and neutral decor throughout the home. Tucked away in a no-through road with rural pasture at the rear, this house would be ideal for a young family searching for an affordable home in the Balnarring property market.

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A Quiet Retreat

For Sale: $267,000

As new 2 bedroom unit set on a block of 4. Two good sized bedrooms main with WIR and dual access bathroom. A good size lounge, modern kitchen with s/s appliances and separate meals area with sliding doors that leads to the rear paved courtyard. Tiled and carpeted throughout. S/s a/c for year round comfort. Single garage with house entry and remote door.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villa

For Sale: $365,000

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

large modern kitchen has s/steel appliances & adjacent dining area with high ceilings & polished hardwood

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Unlimited Potential

For Sale: $385,000

Don’t be put off by the humble appearance of this home, for it has unlimited potential on a 1/4 acre block. This cedar home has all the essentials for a wonderful property with downstairs living area featuring cathedral ceiling, Coonara and s/system heating & cooling. There is a bedroom and bathroom, timber kitchen plus meals area opening to the rear deck. Upstairs are 2 more bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and powder room.

3 / 93 Salmon Street 16 Kinfauns Lane

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Excellent First Home Or Investment

For Sale: $337,000

tradesperson or even empty nesters looking to downsize. This property offers open plan lounge and meals area, recently updated kitchen with s/steel appliances including dishwasher. Outside is a large covered deck with cafe blinds. Set on a large 725m2 block, there is a single carport, garden shed and huge garage/workshop. The large front yard is enclosed with hedging and is very private.

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Position Perfect - Price Perfect

For Sale: $249,000

This 2 bedroom unit ideally located within walking dis-tance to the town centre of Hastings is excellent value. The neat and tidy home which has been freshly painted features a large living area with split system air con and there is ducted heating throughout. The kitchen is more than adequate and there is a separate laundry, bathroom and separate W.C. Outside this unit boasts a generous paved courtyard and DLUG including storage room.

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Proudly Independently Owned & Operated

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,Somerville, 5977 7766

Phil Stone 0412 226 758Hugh Gamble 0401 319 811 www.lcooper.com.au

SOMERVILLE - 2 Elaine Court $385,000

An outstanding three-bedroom home located within an easy walk to schools and shops. Comprising main bedroom with FES, two large living areas, huge kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, GDH & air-conditioning and everything in fantastic condition. A large fully-covered timber deck is complete with water feature and extends the living capacity of this home which has been recently painted and also offers a separate internal storeroom. Great vehicle access and more storage in the double garage at rear of property.

Space and Harmony

BAXTER - 7 Geza Court $330,000

Looking to buy your first home or investment property? Then this property is for you. Located in a peaceful court setting, this renovated three-bedroom residence features a formal lounge room with open fire place plus reverse cycle air-conditioning. There are polished floor boards throughout and a lovely modern kitchen and meals area leads out to a fabulous outdoor pergola area that overlooks the large rear garden. This property is located only minutes away from the new Peninsula Link.

When Position Matters

SOMERVILLE - 24 Drovers Lane $875,000

This hidden sanctuary is located on 5 picturesque acres and features a charming five-bedroom family home with four separate living zones. A peaceful outdoor entertainers paradise features a huge solar heated in-ground pool with gas heated spa and a terrific outdoor paved pergola area has BBQ with mains gas. Separate 30” x 40” shed and double carport plus handy outdoor toilet. Other outbuildings include two stables, two lock up yards and three paddocks which add sub-division potential (STCA) to the property.

The Ultimate Retreat

SOMERVILLE - 13 Blackwood Rise $570,000 - $599,000

Built to the highest of standards, this modern family home, located in the exclusive Hedgeley Dene estate has lovely low-maintenance gardens that complement the fine features & luxurious finishes to this exceptional single-level residence. Offering spacious living and indoor & outdoor entertaining areas, five bedrooms - main with FES - three large living areas with r/cycle air-conditioning plus feature fireplace, there is a spacious family room, modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, spa bath and salt chlorinated I.G pool and triple garage.

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35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

ALF TALLONPhone:5979 3000

TallonHASTINGS - FOR SALE OR LEASE

Main Road Showroom

For Sale: $795,000 + GSTFor Lease: $4000pcm + GST

Part of the Home Maker Center, this large warehouse/showroom is available with vacant possession. Total

BAXTER - FOR SALE

Excellent Exposure

For Sale: $1,500,000

phase power. Long settlement available.

INVESTMENT

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

As-New Factory With 2 Roller Doors

For Lease:

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

For Sale: negotiable

BUSINESS

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SET at the end of a quiet court, this property has a long driveway leading to a double garage. The wide front verandah creates a welcoming entrance and once inside you will be impressed by the amount of space. There is one large room for formal entertaining. A casual open-plan area, with slate tile fl oors, adjoins an attractive timber kitchen with wall oven and double-drawer dishwasher. There are three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. The family bathroom is very colourful and has a twin vanity and sunken bath. The 972-square metre block is well-fenced and features two delightful outbuildings that add great character to the property. There is a charming rotunda, and toward the back of the block is a two-room bungalow that provides additional space as a hobby room or extra sleeping quarters for teenagers or guests. Offering extras such as gas ducted heating, ducted vacuum, air-conditioning and solar panels, this very appealing home is close to the town centre, schools and transport.

Meadow lea

Address: 5 Lea Court, HASTINGSPrice: $439,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055


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First time offeredOFFERED for sale for the fi rst time, this highly profi table beauty therapy business can be easily run by one person and has excellent returns with plenty of scope for new owners to grow the business. Trading hours are 9am-5pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturday. Rental is $712.37 per calendar month. The business also stocks beauty product lines. It is being sold at cost with all equipment and chattels, which include equipment for waxing, spray tanning, pedicures and manicures.

Beauty therapy, FRANKSTONPrice: $140,000 + SAVAgency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Major investment freeholdPENINSULA Link Freeway is open, so the time is right to act on this substantial freehold site at arguably the busiest intersection in the Western Port area. The 1474-square metre corner block has dual access from Sages Road and is zoned Business 1. The tenant is on a 10-year lease, with a further 10-year option, returning $80,000 a year plus GST and outgoings with CPI and market review provisions in the lease. Triple interceptor tanks to reduce pollution and effl uent discharge from the car wash have been installed and there is a 63-square metre brick workshop with roller doors and three-phase power.

Freehold, BAXTERPrice: $1.5 millionAgency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Stake your claimLOCATED in busy Bayside Shopping Centre, this very successful butcher has been a family-operated business for many years. Showing consistent sales growth, trained staff are in place and there is a secure lease. With turnover in excess of $1.2 million a year, buying this business could be an easy decision.

Butcher, FRANKSTONPrice: $275,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Cool threadsENJOYING excellent foot traffi c in the Shannon Street Mall, this highly visibile business stocks a variety of trendy, upmarket clothing. Well-stocked with brand names such as Elwood, Henley, Levis and Just Add Sugar, the shop measures 45 square metres and can be easily run by one staff member.

Clothing shop, FRANKSTONPrice: $89,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

To advertise in the commercial real estate section of Western Port News,

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9654 8666

AFFORDABLE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY Tenant: Trigger Brothers (currently occupy both

adjoining shops) Short term tenancy Rental: $27,400*pa Building Area: 150m2* Located between Nepean Hwy and Bayside S/C Suit owner occupier and/or investor

PRIVATE SALE Alex Ham 0410 545 226 *approx

FRANKSTON 3/3 Ross Smith Avenue

632 Frankston-Flinders Road, BAXTERPrice: $1.5 millionAgency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857


Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588Great little café in main street

location, sells breakfast, lunch, French patisseries etc. Easily operated by two staff,

new lease offered. Seating inside for 16 & outside for 8.

Trades Tues to Sunday.

CAFÉ

$57,000

GIFTS & HOMEWARESLovely large shop, neat and tidy, fully computerized system. Has 25,000 DVDs. Excellent takings,

easy to have managed, huge scope! Trades daily from 10am.

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

NOW $63,500 + sav

HAIR & BEAUTY

Great looking shop with large frontage on outside of S/C. Near

new equipment, seats 30 inside & 35 outside. Has bakery facilities.

Ave weekly T/O $7,000+. Established 15 years.

CAFÉ

$139,000 WIWO

UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand product range &

opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant,

ceramic/tiling products. Large

Fully set up purpose built factory with equipment less than a year

old. One hoist. Well known amongst many car yards in the area. Cheap rent, new lease available. Custom

CAR DETAILING

$69,500

Expected to sell quickly! Great food court location, near new

equipment. Healthy food options inc soups. Currently

fully managed, offers excellent opportunity for owner operator.

JUICE & YOGHURT BAR

$60,000 + sav

etc. Located in busy food court of large S/C with planty of seating

Vendor willing to stay on for a while if wanted.

TAKEAWAY

NOW $95,000 + sav

made to order hampers. Delivers in area, only one in this part of the Peninsula. Can be a single operation, beautifully presented

shop and website.

FLORIST

$58,500 + sav

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

$140,000 + sav

local home delivery, wholesale orders. To market 3 times a week.

This is a well appointed shop, clean, large coolrooms. Vendor will

CAFÉ & TAKEAWAY

$110,000 + sav

Opens Mon – Fri 7am to 3pm in the heart of Frankston’s retail and commercial district. Close to train station, medical centre,

library & Arts Centre.

Licensed with seating capacity 140+ inside & outside. Well

presented, large premises with good size commercial kitchen and biggest conveyor oven available,

good equipment.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

URGENT SALE! NOW $250,000 + sav

Supplies local families, farms & holidaymakers with pet

supplies and animal feed. Large showroom/factory with aquarium & hydrobath. All stock delivered,

long lease, website.

PET SHOP

$259,000 + sav

HAIR SALON6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan room, waxing room, kitchen & laundry. Trades Tues to Sat. Computerised system, can be

easily managed if desired. Bright, airy presentation.

WORK 2 DAYS A WEEKEst 15 yrs in M’ton. Has party

room. Dress up room, disco room, large coffee/eat-in area with 15 tables & 120 chairs. New play

equipment with large playing area, CCTV, amusement machines.

Takeaway licence.

INDOOR PLAY CENTRE

$275,000 + sav

Vending machines holding drinks & snacks, 35 placed in

commercial areas not available to general public. M’bbin, Mulgrave,

F’tree Gully, Hallam, D’nong, C’Downs. Fully set up Mercedes

van included.$299,000 + sav

Well equipped factory, operate and maintain their own sweepers as well as others in the industry.

All P & E inc, new lease negotiable. Est 21 yrs, has 3 street sweeping machines.

Operating 15 years, weekly T/O ave $8776. 27 current clients inc

Body Corps, hospital, medical centres, childcare centres, car

yards, factories etc. Has uniform, vendor will assist with training &

changeover.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

$320,000 + sav $325,000

STREET SWEEPING

$110,000 + sav

2009 Hino 6 tonne truck in excellent condition picking

up in Dandenong and delivering in northern suburbs.

Set daily run, food industry, vendor to retire after 27 years.

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

$355,000

Restoration and repairs serving residential and commercial markets.

can be managed. Reliable sub-contracted tradesmen. Customer service driven.

ROOFING

$550,000$420,000 + sav

PET SHOPEst 19 yrs hiring all party

requirements from cutlery to large marquees. Operates from twin factories, two leases. Excellent

experienced new owner.

HIRE SERVICELong established in M’ton, large modern premises on busy road. Has aquariums, dog grooming

and bath, pet food, accessories. Long lease.

NOW $480,000

Two adjoining shops in main street with bakery, kitchen,

café & retail sales. Very well set up, top quality equipment,

spacious work areas. All things

Repeat cash customers.

CAFÉ / BAKERY

$189,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSUp to date software and equipment,

art & design, logos, neoprene products etc. Printing, applications,

stickers, signs etc. In house kiln, digital laser. Sells to gift and souvenir shops nationwide. Forward orders in

$40,000 + sav

Pleasure to run this fully managed, lovely shop in a busy

retail & commercial location, also selling jewellery lines.

Only 5 days a week with short hours. Full assistance will be

given with changeover. NOW $48,000 + sav

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

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

changeover.

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

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

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

Huge premises with comfortable 3 bdm home, no opposition in high density residential area.

Steady income, easy to operate. Well stocked with huge coolroom. Opens 7 days. Trial on $7,500 pw.

GENERAL STORE

$160,000 + sav

MANUFACTURING

Wire products manufacture and wholesale to nurseries, hardwares

etc also Caribbean Gardens. Sketches & drawings included,

willing to stay back and teach new owner. Needs to be relocated.

$165,000 + sav

DRYCLEANINGSome pick ups & deliveries, shopping strip location. Full

equipment in near new condition. 5 ½ days, can easily be managed.

$180,000

Modern & inviting salon in great position at entrance to new S/C. 8 stations and a basin, cater for

all. Staffroom, large base of repeat customers, trades 6 ½ days. Part-time staff on

roster system.

HAIR SALON

$185,000 + sav

Well known on the Peninsula for extensive range of children’s clothing,

footwear & accessories. Fully managed, strong reputation, many

of the suppliers on exclusive locality basis. Fully computerized,

prime location.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

$175,000 + sav

Great position in very busy S/C,

outside seating area, consultancy room , juice bar (can be sublet).

Promote organic products, specialty breads, competitive

prices. Long lease.

HEALTH FOOD RETAILER

$250,000 + sav

Est 50+ years on the Peninsula, well known to locals and industry.

No competition in area, strong,

yard, very well equipped.

MECHANICAL

$199,000 + savBUSINESS $190,000 + sav

FREEHOLD $460,000

Ducted vacuums, intercoms & security systems. 3 vehicles inc. Est 25 yrs, have all systems in place with established clients &

supplier database.

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLDEst 30+ years using fully treated

Australian sourced timber. Written contracts with large corporate

clients, 8 weeks work in advance, averaging 50 quotes a week. 3

vehicles included.

FENCING & TIMBER

$235,000 + sav

Exclusive onsite facility at college campus has captured and local

market. Includes outdoor training areas. Enormous potential to build

on already solid business base. Lots of equipment, large database for marketing.

HEALTH CLUB

$240,000 inc stock

$600,000 + sav

CONTRACT LASER CUTTINGCustom made switchboards,

general sheetmetal fabricating. Large showroom & upstairs

$4.25 Million + sav

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First in, best dressed

ESTABLISHED three years ago, this bridal and formal wear business has quickly gained a solid reputation for the sale and hire of quality clothing for weddings and other occasions. The business is well-stocked with apparel and accessories for men, women and children. A website and Facebook page is included.

Bridal and formal wear, FRANKSTONPrice: $75,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Modern premises

THIS bright and well-presented shop is in a modern building with all equipment in good order. There is a cool room and a large preparation area. Trading hours are Monday to Saturday 10.30am-8pm and Sunday 4pm-8pm. The business has plenty of potential to increase takings and a long lease is available.

Fish and chips, SOMERVILLEPrice: $35,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151


Mornington FreeholdsGreat opportunity exists for the astute investor or owner/

Lease Price: $27,000pa + GST + OGSSale Price: $365,000 each + GST if applicableContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Mornington

Not To Be Missed

Sale Price: $135,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Balnarring

Sale Price: $139,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale– Rosebud West

Bay Hotel & Social - A Unique Opportunity Not To Be Missed

Sale Price: $2.7 million ( Business Only) Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 or Russell Murphy 0407 839 184


Live The Dream

For Sale – SorrentoFor Sale - Mornington

Be Tempted

Sale Price: $350,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Rye

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184Lease Price: $2750pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease – Mornington

NEW

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease - Mornington


A One Of A Kind Opportunity

Sale Price: $110,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $130,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Shop With The Lot

For Lease – Seaford

Lease Price: $2,416.67 PCM +GST+OGSContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

SOLD

Freehold & Business

Sale Price: $3.9 million Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Main Ridge

NEW

Restaurant & Bar

Sale Price: $550,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184 or Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale – McCrae

NEW


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Phone: 5979 1801 & 5909 8125

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Surgery Now OpenHASTINGS Central Medical Centre, one of two practices in Hastings that had served the community for many years, closed last summer when doctors decided to move on.

It has been reopened by Dr Shamaila Saeed, who has relocated from Dandenong. She decided to reopen the surgery after realising the growing town needed more GPs, especially female GPs.

Dr Saeed with her husband and two children worked hard during the Christmas holidays to prepare the surgery before the start of the year. It opened on 7 January as planned.

Dr Saeed is a VR doctor with fellowship of Royal College of General Practitioners. She has a Diploma of Child Health and Diploma of Aviation Medicine. She has extensive experience in maternal and child health and is accredited with Southern Health for providing shared ante natal care for low-risk pregnancies. She is looking for ward to getting the same status with Peninsula Health.

Dr Saeed is also involved with the Royal College of General Practitioners as a college examiner and is involved with providing

Hastings clinic reopensHastings clinic reopens

About Town

New beginning: Muhammad Khalid, Dr Shamaila Saeed and Tracey Simpson.

training to GP registrars.Practice manager

Muhammad Khalid holds a Master of Business Administration degree from JCU in Townsville and has years of experience working in the role. He completed his Diploma of Practice Management from UNE, and is also the recipient of 2009 Barbra Meredith Memorial Award.

Tracey Simpson, one of the practice’s support staff, has years of experience supporting GPs at the medical centre.

Although it is hard to attract doctors to outer metropolitan and rural areas, the team at Hastings Central Medical Centre is confi dent that, with the support of the local community, it will soon be able to attract more doctors.

Hastings Central Medical Centre is accepting new patients and same-day appointments are available. The surgery is at 5/53 Victoria St, Hastings (adjacent to Coles car park) and is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 5979 1801.


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By Keith PlattPLANNERS of the Bay Trail between Dromana and McCrae are stuck be-tween a rock and a hard place.

The trail that is supposed to provide safe passage for walkers and cyclists comes to an abrupt end at what is probably the most dangerous section of Point Nepean Rd.

The narrow strip of land available around the rocky outcrop of Antho-nys Nose means the road is not wide enough to accommodate a separate bike lane and the Bay Trail cannot be safely built next to the sea wall.

The trail offi cially ends at the Dromana foreshore camping area, al-though it continues as a track through to the boat launching ramp and car park at Anthonys Nose.

However, from the start of De-cember to the end of April, bikes are banned from the 47-site camping area, which is fi lled with caravans and vari-ous types of portable homes.

The linear camping area is squeezed between Point Nepean Rd and the sea wall. It is arguably the most inappro-priate place for campers, but the in-come it generates is vital to Dromana Foreshore Committee.

The portables, or sheds, are erected next to caravans on camping sites that, in the majority of cases, are booked by the same people for fi ve months, year to year.

Bookings are made each April and preference is given to “current caravan park users”.

Plans by the former Labor state gov-ernment ensure that at least 10 per cent

Trail a trial for its users and campersTrail a trial for its users and campers

of all camping sites were up for grabs each year to ensure “equity of access” were put on hold by the current Liberal government.

The long-term bookings provide campers with a prime location home away from home for which they pay $2700.

Many of the “campers” are members of the Peninsula Power Boat Club, which has been operating the adjacent boat ramp under licence from the fore-shore committee since 1957.

The committee, which relies on campers’ fees and 242 boat shed li-cences for its income, has suggested moving Point Nepean Rd seven metres inland into Latrobe Reserve to allow

the missing one-kilometre of Bay Trail to be built alongside the camping area.

Another plan available on the fore-shore committee’s website shows the Bay Trail going through the centre of the camping area, safely off the road.

Latrobe Reserve once housed the camping ground, but it was moved to the sea side of the road in the 1960s after a camper was killed while cross-ing the road.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2012-13 budget allocated $80,000 to com-plete part of the Bay Trail between Safety Beach and Dromana, but made no mention of the missing kilometre at the camping ground or Anthonys Nose.

Ron Elleray, chairman of the fore-

shore committee’s caravan park com-mittee, said there were no plans to re-duce the number of sites or close the park.

“The Bay Trail will go kerbside [along Point Nepean Rd]. The caravan park can’t be closed because we rely on the income from the campers,” Mr Elleray said.

He said campers were not allowed to keep the public out of the reserve or block access to the beach “but they have to keep their private possessions safe”.

Mr Elleray said the campers “self-managed” the camping area, deciding among themselves who occupied each site.

“The area is so narrow that you can’t have vans coming and going all the time.”

Cars belonging to campers and their visitors were parked on the roadside with those of other beach users.

“It’s a known fact there are [safety] problems with cyclists and pedestri-ans, but there is no Bay Trail through the camping ground,” Mr Elleray said.

He said the foreshore committee did not want the trail going either through or alongside the camping ground until a decision had been made on how it would be built around Anthonys Nose.

“There is no point sending people through to the boat ramp area if the trail doesn’t go past Anthonys Nose.”

Sidelined: Cyclists ride on the wrong side of the road to avoid Dromana foreshore camping ground where cycling is banned at the busiest time of the year. Picture: Yanni

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A brief history of Australia DayBy Stuart McCulloughALL public holidays are equal. Some, however, are more equal than others.

It’s true that you should never look a gift horse in the mouth. That’s not just because the thing has failed to brush its teeth (and, to be fair, it’s hard to attend to your oral hy-giene needs without opposable thumbs), but also because it can seem ungrateful. So it is with public holidays.

Deep down, we all know the Queen’s Birthday is a rort (Her Majesty’s birthday is in April, not June and is only occasion-ally on a Monday) but are too afraid to say anything in case someone takes it away.

The monarchy may well be an antiquated historical hic-cup that defi es modern notions of democracy, but that doesn’t mean the Queen’s Birthday holiday is anything less than untouchable.

Although all public holidays are con sidered vital, it’s true to say some invite more self-re-fl ection than others. You often hear people talk about the true meaning of Christmas. Rarely, if ever, does anyone bother to

contemplate the true mean-ing of New Year’s Day. While Christmas is about the power of giving, so far as I can tell, the sole purpose of 1 January is as some kind of global sick day.

It’s hard to talk about the true meaning of Australia Day. To do so can leave you vulnerable to charges of be ing unpatriotic or, worse still, “un-Australian”. It’s a funny thing that we often fi nd it easier to defi ne what is not Australian rather than what is. Other nations tend to defi ne themselves in the positive. So what is the meaning of our na-

tional day? Perhaps it’s in the way we celebrate it.

On its front page The Sun-day Territorian had a story under the headline “Australia Day biffo”. Celebrations of our national holiday turned sour when a fi ght broke out between people at a pie-eating contest and a bikini competition.

Frankly, it sounds like a scheduling problem. Everyone knows you should never, ever put a pie-eating contest on at the same time as a bikini com-petition. It puts a gentleman keen to attend both in a dread-

ful situation.Fans of both activities will

feel hopelessly compromised and such confl icts can easily be avoided by ensuring events of a disparate nature are timed to clash.

If, by way of example, the pie-eating contest was at the same time as a performance of Wagner’s Die Walküre, such problems could be avoided.

Or, to be safe, if Richard Wag-ner’s opera could be turned into a pie-eating contest, this might be even better. The thought of Ride of the Valkyries being performed through a mouthful of mince is compelling, to say the least.

To some, Australia Day rep-resents the landing of Captain Phillip and the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. That our na-tional day should be founded on simply turning up is kind of nice. Better than that, it’s worth remembering the rush to lay claim to our continent was driven by a desire to get in fi rst. Having spotted a couple of French ships lurking around the entrance to Botany Bay, Arthur Phillip gave orders to hightail it to Sydney Cove. So

began a tradition. To this day, people arrive at the local park in the dead of night to lay claim to an electric barbecue before anyone, including the nation of France, can beat them to it.

As early as 1808, 26 January was the day on which emanci-pated convicts chose to hon-our the land where they lived. Rather than by silent refl ection or the breaking of bread, it was said that the celebrations took the form of “drinking and mer-riment”. Back then, the main toast of the evening was to Ma-jor George Johnston, the fi rst offi cer to make it to shore. It’s worth not ing that old George did this riding on the back of a convict by the name of James Ruse. James, I feel, may well deserve a toast of his own.

It was also in 1808 that cel-ebrations, arguably, got slightly out of hand, re sulting in the armed overthrow of Governor William Bligh. Again, it was George Johnston leading the charge. History is silent, how-ever, as to whether he was, once again, mounted on his good steed James Ruse. The overthrow is now known as the Rum Rebellion. Perhaps a

little of the spirit of 1808 was responsible for Darwin’s pie-eating and bikini competition face-off. I’d like to think that, in years to come, it will be known as the Rum and Coke Rebellion.

Some people think Australia was discovered on Australia Day, but that’s not true. Plenty of people had been here before and the land had been inhabited for tens of thousands of years before either George Johnston or James Ruse got a boot down.

At the risk of being un-Aus-tralian, I think Americans have it right. They celebrate Thanks-giving. Those emancipated convicts understood it, too.

History is a complicated thing, but it’s worth being grateful. For me, I like to think about my grandparents who came here from Ireland. Whether you were born in this country or chose to come, the fact that you’re here is cause enough to give thanks.

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NO other band came closer to embodying heavy metal than Black Sabbath. Over the years, the line-up may have changed but the music didn’t – loud, methodical, guitar-based heavy rock.

This month, Black Sabbath announced the ti-tle of its new album, 13, which will be released in June.

The original band – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler – recorded the album primarily in Los Angeles and was joined by drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Ma-chine).

Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Gram-my winner), 13 marks the Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ return to Vertigo, the band’s original label; it’s the group’s fi rst studio album since 1978’s Never Say Die!

Before the album’s release, Black Sabbath will head to New Zealand, Australia and Japan

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LAST year was a huge one for The Wolfe Brothers. Hailing from Hobart, the group com-prises brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe and child-hood friends Casey Kostiuk and Brodie Rain-bird.

The band burst into the national spotlight af-ter fi nishing second on Channel Seven’s Aus-tralia’s Got Talent.

It’s On is the band’s debut album, released on 18 January. It has been mixed and co-produced by Nashville hit-maker Luke Wooten, who produced the latest CMA Award-nominated al-bum Home from US superstar Dierks Bentley as well as a number of tracks on The McCly-monts’ latest album.

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LEE Kernaghan is back in town with his latest single Ute Me from the new album Beautiful Noise (ABC). The album has a giant, beat-ing country heart and an innovative approach to production unlike any-thing heard from Kernaghan before.

“The audience reaction has been amazing,” Kernaghan said.

“We recorded part of the song live at the Gympie Muster includ-ing the crowd singing along to Ute. Then we took the track to the Deni Ute Muster where we shot the music video on stage, in the arena and in the car park.”

Ute Me was a last-minute addition to the album. It was co-written with country hit-makers Colin Buchanan and Garth Porter.

“It was our last day of songwriting in Sydney and as I walked into the airport it hit me. Ute Me was an in-stantaneous kind of thing – the title and the music just hit me there and then and by the end of the afternoon the song was written,” Kernaghan said.

“We had a lot of fun in the studio with Ute Me and experimented with some grooves and sounds that you wouldn’t normally expect to hear in

our genre of music. It’s defi nitely going to test out the subs on a few speakers out there. Some people have even said the song should come with a classifi cation rating of ‘U’ for Ute Me!”

Kernaghan is touring Australia throughout 2013 with The Wolfe Brothers including at The Palms at Crown in Melbourne on 22 and 23 March. www.leekernaghan.com.au

***FATHER and daughter duo Dave and Bec Campbell will perform on Australia Day at Mt Eliza Community Centre.

Dave Campbell, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, has toured the world for more than three decades performing, composing, produc-ing and teaching music.

Aside from playing with renowned Mel-bourne rock band Captain Spalding, Campbell enjoys the opportunity to get back to basics playing solo piano and singing an endless rep-ertoire of piano bar classics.

Bec Campbell is an accomplished vocalist, pianist and songwriter making waves in the music industry by mesmerising audiences with her vocal prowess.

She brings to life a string of popular songs from current artists including Adele, Birdy, Ali-cia Keyes, and Missy Higgins as well as reviv-ing a few jazz standards with her dad.

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By Gary Turner

THE phone rang and it was Gideon. He is married to the lovely Desiree, the light of his life, the mother of his children and a source of great frustration. She wanted a new car. What should he do?

It appears that their vehicle, a green Holden Camira, had fi nally died and they needed a new means of con-veyance. Gideon, not being a motoring enthusiast, did not know what sort of car to buy and was seeking ad-vice from Poppy.

The reason the Camira had died was it hit one of the massive potholes in Graydens Rd while Desiree was doing the school run. Some people have said the Camira never got out of the pothole, but that’s not true. It just didn’t go very far past it, that’s all.

I asked Gideon exactly what sort of vehicle he want-ed and to tell me their basic requirements. I asked him if he still intended living on the Mornington Peninsula.

Gideon’s requirements were simple. He wanted a vehicle that was automatic, could seat at least fi ve peo-ple, was not too expensive to run and one that could handle the broken road edges and massive potholes spread liberally around Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Colour was optional, as was make. However, De-siree wanted one of those black four-wheel drives that the all the “yummy mummies” drive, and she was “getting diffi cult” about this requirement, Gideon said.

What should he do?Poppy’s solutionI told Gideon the very fi rst thing he should do when

considering buying a car was to get under it and if he could not drag a full box of stubbies from side to side, and from front to back, without the box hitting the un-dercarriage, don’t buy it.

This was because the majority of potholes and road edge “drop offs” on the peninsula are the size of a stubby box. I explained that if the underneath “stuff” of the car hit a pothole, in most cases it would require a trip to the front end repairers and big dollars. Gideon understands “big dollars”.

Secondly I suggested he avoid the black four-wheel drive option as Desiree would want all the accesso-ries like Bluetooth, iPad, new designer clothes and a boyfriend.

Instead I suggested he look at twin-cab work utes. Good road clearance, seats fi ve, able to tow a boat if he would like to get one soon and it would slow down Desiree and her ambitions a bit and ensure she would be home to cook the fi sh when he came back from fi shing in his new boat instead of her parking outside wine bars and restaurants.

Gideon was happy. He even offered a compromise to Desiree by getting a black ute, and she seems happy that people now think Gideon is a tradie instead of a nerd Camira driver. Win-win situation.

THE summer break afforded much time to ponder human nature, never changing since Adam and Eve; never will.

I resorted to Robert Burton and his The Anatomy of Melancholy, in general terms: “If men would go vern their actions by discretion and provi-dence they would not declare them-selves fools as now they do. They swell in this life as if they were immor-tal. He that is now above, tomorrow is beneath, and not considering these matters fall into inconveniences and troubles, tumbling into lust, calami-ties and absurdities, rarely foreseeing dangers manifest. Some delight to de-stroy, one to build, another to spoil one country to enrich another and himself. They are like children; no judgement or counsel, and resemble beasts saving that beasts are better, as being content-ed with nature.” Press on.

***THE Public Health Information De-velopment Unit ranks Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula residents as at high risk of developing health issues relating to alcohol consumption.

“Some 70 per cent of bowel cancer cases are linked to modifi able diet and lifestyle factors,” says Julien Wiggins, CEO of Bowel Cancer Australia.

“Unfortunately, no one can prom-ise that if you do all the right things you won’t get bowel cancer. The rea-sons why some do and some don’t are very complex.” Clear as mud but,

as always, who decides “all the right things”?

No doubts with the AMA; every-thing is caused by smoking.

Apparently there are 66,500 smok-ers between Mordialloc and Portsea. Per haps apply themselves daily with Hugo Boss perfume and the cologne “Fragrance” to offset this disgusting habit? I’m moving to Mentone.

Physician, surgeon and philosopher Galen: “It is vain to speak of cures, or think of remedies, until such time as we have considered the causes.” More than 2000 years ago and he still knows better than the AMA.

***CONTINUING on the hard done by theme, the tax offi ce wants access to all telecommunications data collected by crime-fi ghting agencies; read state and federal police, ASIO, possibly STASI, the KGB and, of course, the big one, Centrelink. The big brothers, King Kongs. Soft-core totalitarian-ism? Not yet, but the more the state controls, the closer it creeps.

ASIO wants approval to hack into home computers to target suspected terrorists. Sounds reasonable, but it is staffed by human beings, and we all know about them.

***A WORD to Teddy: well done mate, banning solariums in two years. That’s showing them. Take no nonsense, eh Ted? Two more years to look after Frank ston, Carrum and Mordialloc,

mate. Don’t forget, they got you there.How is that promise travelling, Ted?

You remember, mate; the one to build a railway station next to Southland du-ring your fi rst term in offi ce, or was it the second? Tick, tick.

***WOOLWORTHS sees us coming. Avocados $1.98 to $3.48. Go with-out or shop Aldi. Come 1 February cost-of-living increases. They always go up? Pensions don’t, savings inter-est (if any) down, wages stay still, if you’re lucky. Cigarettes and alco-hol are certain ties; up, up and away? Who gets our extra dosh? Politicians in white castles don’t understand why we don’t love them; number 1 on my loveless list ahead of far right-wing journalists and obviously Hawthorn, Carlton and Essendon supporters.

Having said this, I don’t hate politi-cians. At least they put in, which is more than many cashed-up visitors to the peninsula this time of year.

***THE anatomy of gambling: Apparent-ly it’s evil. It’s not evil if the AFL, the racing industry, poker machine owners, sports clubs where approved, sports betting businesses and never forgetting our governments make plen ty of money from us. That’s busi-ness.

It is evil if we bet beyond our means, for our own good, of course. “The government remains committed”. Foot ballers, jockeys and other sports

people with direct contact cannot bet; it’s evil, ditto insider trading. Race-horse owners can bet.

If owning a beaten favourite, they must sometimes show evidence that they did bet on their horses; it’s ex-pected, not evil. If an owner’s heav-ily backed favourite is beaten and the owner did not bet, this would be sus-picious, possibly evil – work that one out.

Meanwhile the lovely people extrac-t ing our dollars must show evidence that they care about us. “Remember, always gamble responsibly.”

If we strike it lucky and win more than $999, we get a cheque so they can keep a tab on our evil ways. We could be laundering our Centrelink trillions? A tangled web indeed.

***IT could be old age, the cranky bar-rier where a form of mild panic about insignifi cant things sets in, but I could be right. A superstorm like America’s Sandy coming to Port Phillip? The past six months have produced extra-ordinary weather patterns.

So, from my Boy Scout days, al -low ing for the fact I failed the Tender-foot test, “be prepared”.

Make my list now just in case, one never knows. Load up the car for the trek to Arthurs Seat. Salt, baked beans, biscuits, dips, glasses, book, PK chew-ing gum, iPhone, extra clothes, Sera-pax, Panadol, Valium, teeth, cre dit card, $50, ciggies, stubbies, car fridge,

insurance details and photos. Viagra? Nah. Done.

***WHEN I was almost a teenager, one of my favourites was Auntie Edna, a free-spirited female who was a sup-porter, never a critic.

They’re the ones you look back on with affection when you get older. Auntie was old, but I loved her. She died at 40 when I was 26 so looking back I thought lovely Edna was old when she was 26, which gives some perspective on how old is old de pend-ing on who’s judging.

I had a party when I reached 42, con-vinced I had run my race (some said I had). I declared at 39 and stayed there till 44. Lately I’ve been 69. It has a ring to it; playing possum with evolu-tion, unsuccessfully.

Can’t play with my teeth; down to fi ve. Still, makes you think how chil-dren see us, bless the little monsters. I learnt a lesson from Auntie Edna. A supporter, never a critic. Something to keep in mind.

Hooroo.cliffi [email protected]

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DRESSING TABLE, 7 drawers, white, new, lovely design mirror, still in box, cost $850, sell $450. 5941-1223. Pakenham.

SCENIC POPTOP, 1994, 15’6”, rear entry, twin beds, microwave, full annexe, front boot, easy tow, EC, $11,750. 5983-8095. Crib Point.

GOLDSTREAM, Storm, off roader, EC, always stored in shed, full size oven and grill and four burner stove, microwave and two burner stove out-side, wardrobe, QS bed plus dbl, drop down table bed, sleeps six, full annexe, bed flys. $18,000. 0410 034 305.

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JD 3520, compact tractor, 2006, 1850 hours, front end loader, E hydro 4WD, 2 set tyres; turf and ag, standard bucket and 4in1 bucket, canopy, WSQ-523. $27,500. Urgent sale. Call Garry: 0419 893 286.

HOLDEN, Astra 2001 hatchback. 1 lady owner from new. Silver, manual, HBD body kit, mag wheels and build number, AC, only 124,000 kms, RWC, reg until September 2013, tinted windows, new tyres, CD player, 1.8 litre engine, great condition, RCF-543. $6,000. 0414 508 723 Pakenham

SITUATIONS VACANTDINING SETTING, antique reproduction oval extension table, 6 blue stripped upholstery chairs, prefect condition. Cost $2,300, sell $700. 0458 713 439.

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TOYOTA, Hiace, 2006, UJD-995, duel fuel, EC, reg, RWC. $18,500 neg. 0411 750 624.

TREADMILL, electric, as new, 1.5HP, cost $1,299, sell $550. Can deliver. Call Elaine: 0408 050 354.

CAMPING GEAR, Wild Country 3 man tent, and double camp mattress, gas stove, gas light and bottle, VGC, $350 ono. 0438 384 823.

TRAMPOLINE, 12 ft, round, with enclosure and ladder, brand new, $320. Phil 0408 916 492.

VISCOUNT, camper, 1985, EC, stove and grill, sleeps 5, full new annexe, bed flys, two way fridge, LCD TV/DVD, many extras, reg until 10/13, C52-165. $6,000ono. 0423 022 916.

CUB BRUMBY CAMPER, 2010, 100% off road, registered for 12 months, hard floor, easy to set up, full annexe, optional extras. $23,000 ono. Wayne: 0408 036 563.

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TABLE, and 4 chairs with beige seats, new, $150. 8794-8864. TOYOTA, Corolla, sedan,

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HILLMAN MINX, 1952, sedan, VGC , runs very well, comes with parts book and hand book, records of work done in-cluding brakes, new tyres, radiator, starter motor, tuning, shackle, bushes, replaced wiper blades, re-placed LH tie rod, safety check, spark plug, new hose plus thermostat, re-sleeve brake cylinders, no RWC, serial number 98356. $6,500. 0417 413 738.

BOOK SHELVES, white, 12 months old, ideal for childrens’ room, quite elegant, bought at adairs, very good condition. Paid over $400 but will sell for $200. Free delivery in Berwick and surround. 0438 211 261.

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COMPASS NAVIGATOR, 2006, 17’6”, independent suspension, shower/toilet combo, rear island dbl bed, 3-way fridge, 60L water tanks x2, EC, $42,900ono. 0419 566 823, 5986-3277. McCrae.

SOFA, with chaise, Harvey Norman modular, natural colour, still in pack-aging, paid $1,800 sell $1,300. Call 0403 739 463

SUBARU, Impreza, 2009, near new, 2.0 RS, auto, sedan, silver, leather inter-ior, sunroof factory fitted, airbags, rear sensors, 41,755kms, reg 01/2013, WUD-265. $25,000 ono. Regrettable sale. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

BLINDS, x5 Ecowood Venetian PVC slat blinds, cedar colour, 90cm x 150cm drop, brand new still in boxes, $150. 5977-5356. Somerville.

SOFA BED, european style, with storage compartment, 3 seater, deep red colour, EC. $680. 9706-1123.

FORD, Focus, Zetec 2.0ltr LV, 5 door hatch, 2009, manual, grey, leather seats, power windows, cruise control, 86,000kms, service books, full Ford service history, USB plug for iPod etc. XJJ-706. $16,000ono. 0410 044 165.

PRATTLINE LOW TOW, single axle, 17’ 6”, hydraulic pop top caravan, reg August, full annexe, electric brakes, 3-4 berth, four burner cook top with grill, rangehood, micro-wave, three way fridge, good tyres and two mounted spares, water and fuel holders, two gas bottles, four seasons hatch. $9,000ono. Phone 0419 356 802.

SLASHER, Deutscher H26, 10.5Hp, GC. $1,150. 0422 102 149 or 0421 738 752.

MAZDA, 3, SP23, black, 2005, FELTH, registered, RWC, VGC. $11,000. 0401 865 904.

CARAVAN, onsite with aluminium annexe, in Cowes, sleeps six plus, full ensuite, TV, DVD, microwave, fridge, stove-top, air conditioning and BBQ, great for family get-aways. $22,500. Call Sean 0412 000 446.

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poptop, 2006, 17'6" x 7', island dbl bed, innerspring mattress, centre kitchen, rangehood, microwave, 104L 3-way fridge, flatscreen TV, rollout awning, reverse cycle AC, battery pack, Winegard TV antenna, weight 1420kg, club seating, adjustable table, hotplate and griller, 2 x 9kg gas bottles, 2 x 80L water tanks, Ander-son plug, radio/DVD/ CD/MP3 player, $24,240. Phone 9772-3185 or 0407 056 150.

FORD, Falcon, Futura, Wagon, 2004, RWC, reg. 2013, 180,000kms, auto. SRV-373. $6,000. 0435 092 144. Dandenong.

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BEDROOM SUITE, QS, 3 years old, EC, solid timber, 2 side tables, dressing table, mirror, tall boy, $1,500 ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

RADIOGRAM, Kriesler, multi-sonic stereo, 4 speed turntable, 6 record auto changer input/output, VGC, $200. 9587-1092. Parkdale. PEDIGREE HORIZON,

24ft, poptop, EC, dual axles, full annexe, awning very clean, stored undercover, lots of cupboards, electric brakes, east/west bed. $26,500ono. 9546-5595. Springvale.

MAZDA 3, SP23, 2005, black, 5 speed manual, sports interior, full electrics, cruise control, full curtain airbags, power steering, 17' alloy wheels, brand new Yokohama tyres, ABS brakes, AC, climate control, remote keyless entry, engine immobiliser, fog lights, EC, 4 door sedan, 6 stacker CD player, very re-liable car, RWC. YAR-105. $15,000ono. 0402 700 340.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, 4 wheel, red, used only 3 times, EC, $1,800ono. Phone 0402 272 794.

CAMPERVAN, 1987, Toyota Hiace, QTP-934. 90lt fresh water tank, double bed, 240-12 volts, microwave and fridge, diesel, free standing tent 6x6, 10 months reg. $8,000ono. 0419 707 828. Koo Wee Rup.

AIR CONDITIONER, Polo, remote portable, as new, 1900BTU, 2 year warranty. Paid $1,200, sell $700, all receipts and manuals supplied. 0408 129 766. FORD, Falcon, Futura, BA

MKII, 2004, duel fuel, 161,000 kms, reg until 11/2013, EC, fully serviced, RWC, TFK-693. $8,250 ono. 5940-4734.

TANDEM TRAILER, 7’x5’, brand new, hydraulic brakes, steel floor, front and rear tail gates, registered, blue colour, 2 spare wheels and tyres. $4,000. 5941-1687.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Shoprider, deluxe, under 2yo, hardly used, as new. $2,400. 5941-1516. Pakenham.

FOR SALEOUTBACK, camper, Neapean, 2009, reg until 10/13, QS bed, soft floor, annexe, 3 way fridge, washing machine, stove, table, many extras, EC. $3,500ono. 5945-7564.

PERSONALHYUNDAI, Elantra, sedan, 2002, silver, manual, AC, spoiler, one lady owner, only 84,000kms, reg until 11/13, 1.8L, RWC, regu-larly serviced. RMN-830. $4,700. 9702-2708.

PIANO, Ronisch, walnut colour, GC, well looked after. $700. 9707-1997, 0412 919 031.

FORD, Falcon, 2006, automatic, gas, steel tray, 92,000km, UBM-923. $9,900ono. 0419 579 774.

A’VAN, Eurostar 1, 2004, 18.5’, full ensuite, hot water system, island DB, A/C, oven/4 burner cook top, 150ltr fridge, microwave, full annexe, all manuals for fittings, many other features. $33,000ono. 0488 191 444.

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FORD, Courier tray ute, 1998, dual fuel, GC, reg 03/13, new tyres, OVZ-625. $4,300 with RWC. 0459 049 539, 5968-0002.

GUITAR, Fender Squire Telecaster Custom, blonde colour with maple neck, black pick guard and duncan designed twin pick ups, classic guitar, like new. $200. 0448 434 211.

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HOLDEN, ute, 2007, VZ , silver, 6 speed manual, towbar, heavy duty bars, 125,600km UVS-739 $14,000 with roadworthy. Phone Ben 0419 341 789.

GOLF CLUBS, full set of ladies, pro quality clubs, as new condition. Full set of mens clubs with bag and buggy, GC. $600. 9799-9569.

ELECTRIC KEYBOARD, Yamaha, model, PSR-640, stand and chair, EC. $999. 0416 053 855. Narre Warren.

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GOLF CART, 2006 Yamaha, electric, white, new batteries, VGC. $3,500. 0408 371 486.

HOLDEN, SS, 1999, auto, VT11, 138,000kms, 2 owners from new, good genuine car, 9 months reg, full history, ZD1552. $10,000. 0402 232 628.

FORD, Cortina, Mark 2, 1968, 1600, bronze with white roof, chrome and white side stripes, re-conditioned motor, gearbox and generator, mag wheels, new front end bushes, some rust but overall good condition, 779-JJU, reg 05/13. $9,500ono. Call Sarah: 0403 813 554, Pakenham.

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CITROEN, Berlingo, 2005, van, manual, 190,000kms, 8 months reg. WPI-620. $7,500. 0402 232 628.

TAROT READINGS, at In House Healing, 20 years experience. 0419 344 190.

WINDOW, sliding, alumin-ium, 1500mm x 1500mm, bronze olive colour. $100ono. 5998-7422. Cannons Creek.

FLYWIRE DOOR, Colonial, varnished wood, with tough mesh, suit 822mm x 2060mm opening. $130. 0417 112 022.

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HOLDEN, Rodeo, 1998, one tonne, 4x4 tray, canvass removable canopy, EC, with extra’s. PGG-912. $7,500 ono. 5629-2623 or 0419 096 999. Garfield.

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyMORNINGTON is in outright second on the MPCA Provincial ladder after a resounding victory against Mooroo-duc on Saturday.

While the Ducs lost the match, they remain just eight points outside the top four.

There are now six teams vying for fourth place.

Sorrento (104 points), Mornington (78) and Baxter (72) appear to have the top three spots sewn up.

However, there is incredible interest in the rest of the competition for the fi -nal position.

Peninsula Old Boys is on 50 points, Long Island, Crib Point and the Ducs are on 48 and a resurgent Rye is now just 14 points (42) outside the top four.

Mt Eliza deserves the spot. Give the team the points controversially taken

away for breaching the player points system and it would be sitting pretty in the top bracket.

Mornington looks to have the wea-pons to go deep into the fi nals.

After setting the opposition 295 for victory following Matt Foon’s century and Ben Clements continued his domi-nance with 96, the Doggies were un-likely to lose.

Even with Bobby Wilson, the Ducs weren’t going to chase down the total considering the Dogs’ bowling attack.

Foon matched his batting perfor-mance with the ball, claiming 3/38, and teenager Jack Heseltine snared 3/21 in his fi rst senior match of the season. He then made an unbeaten 38 opening the innings in the Dogs’ second dig

The Ducs were rolled for 160, a long way short of Mornington’s total.

Rye continues to be a mover, beating the more fancied Baxter by 39 runs.

Rye made 229 on day one of the

match and had Baxter one down at stumps.

The day belonged to Rye’s Rhys Wynne, who snared his best bowling fi gures for the season with 6/66. He has 23 wickets for the season and also has been handy with the bat.

Daniel Warwick top-scored for Bax-ter with 65, while Ben Matters (24), Dale Irving (24) and Travis Sawers (23) all got starts but didn’t go on with it.

Adrian Mack (16) tried to guide his side home with the assistance of Sam Wolsgrove (3), but they fell short.

Peninsula Old Boys leapfrogged Crib Point on the ladder after an easy victory.

Defending 223, the Old Boys rolled the Magpies for just 114. Warren Her-rington top-scored for the Pies with 36 and Henry Dolphin scored 21.

Jon Forrest bowled 15 overs and was the pick of the trundlers with 4/19. Zac

Fillipone opened with the new ball and claimed 4/28 from 20 overs in a fi rst class display.

The Old Boys sent the Magpies back in to try for an outright victory and had them reeling at 6/74 in 26 overs.

Sorrento completed the expected and defeated Ballam Park outright. Top position on the ladder is now Sor-rento’s. After declaring at 8/257, the Sharks rolled the Knights twice – for 144 and 67.

A J King picked up 5/30 from 17 overs in the fi rst innings and 7/20 in the second, including a hatrick – 12/50 from 27.2 overs is not a bad day’s work.

Ryan Seaton Clarke top-scored for the Knights in the second innings with 27. Matty Roach with 17 was the only other bat to reach double fi gures. An-thony Joel scored 60 in the Knights’ fi rst innings and Adam Callahan 31.

Mt Eliza did it as easy as you like

against Heatherhill. After scoring 271 on day one of the match, the Mounties rolled the Hills for 161.

Justin Savio snared 3/23 from 10.5 overs for the Mounties and Lyle House chipped in with 3/55 and Justin Grant snared 2/39.

Christian Heath was the top-scorer for the Hills with 53 opening the in-nings, while skipper Matty Meagher chimed in with 49.

Long Island completed the expected and got the job done against Mt Mar-tha.

After scoring 264, the Islanders’ bowlers got to work and the Reds were dismissed for just 108. At one stage, Mt Martha was 8/53.

Aidan Pateman scored most runs for the Reds with 33.

Paul Hartle claimed 5/25 from 19 overs and Andrew Tweddle picked up 3/31, also from 19.

Six teams vying for final spot on ladderSix teams vying for final spot on ladder

DISTRICTBy IT GullyTHERE is a massive log jam of teams vying for a spot in the MPCA District fi nals following round eight results.

Langwarrin sits a game and a half clear on top of the ladder and Carrum is second on 60 points.

Then there is Delacombe Park and Baden Powell on 60, Boneo and Main Ridge on 54, and Somerville and Pines on 48. There is just one game and percen tage separating third and eighth.

Hastings is back in the hunt on 42 points after pulling off a fantastic vic-tory over Boneo.

Pines caused the upset of the round after knocking over the inconsistent Delacombe Park.

The Parkers were the fi rst team to beat Langwarrin in the last round, but struggled to score just over 100 against the Piners.

The Piners lasted 57 overs in their fi rst innings, scoring 134, before dis-mis sing Delacombe for 118 in 49 overs.

Nick Wilcox was sensational for the Piners with 6/52 from 23 overs, while Ricky Ramsdale snared 2/6 from fi ve overs.

Evan Campbell top-scored for the Parkers with 25, batting at 10.

Baden Powell tried to pick up an outright win against Frankston YCW but fell short.

The Braves rolled the Stonecats for 103 in 67 overs on day one before scoring a quickfi re 7/106 in 44 overs.

Skipper Rhys Elmi top-scored for

the Braves with 46, and Craig Burch was the star with the ball for the Ston-ecats with fi ve wickets.

Hastings bowlers were up for the challenge on Saturday, successfully de fending the Blues’ day one score of 174.

All six Hastings bowlers were among the wickets, openers Scott Phillips and Isuru Dias getting a cou-ple each.

The only Boneo batsmen to offer any resistance were Tony Horvat with 51 and Cameron Williams with 33, the only Boneo bats to score double fi g-ures.

Boneo was bowled out for 113 in the 48th over.

Langwarrin won the battle for top spot against Carrum, but it came after a bit of a scare. The ladder leader was

cruising at 3/119 after Simon McEvoy (26), skipper Mark Cooper (66) and David Ross (30) got the side away to a fl yer.

But the Kangas lost three players in the middle order for ducks and Andy Johnson for six. All of a sudden Car-rum had Langwarrin in trouble at 6/124.

However, Langwarrin was chasing just 147, and Cooper and Wells bridg-ed the gap. When Cooper went, the Kangas were four runs ahead.

Langwarrin fi nished at 9/226, Dwayne Doig not out 27 and number 11 Alex Coad not out 29.

Daniel Polson snared three wickets for the Lions, and Jackson Fry picked up two.

Seaford and Main Ridge scored more than 700 runs in 150 overs, but

the Ridge got over the line and kept its fi nals hopes alive. For Seaford, it’s season over.

Chasing 363 for victory, Seaford was gallant, scoring 350 before the last wicket fell.

Chris Cleef scored 127, Nick Simpen dorfer 89 and Damien Law-rence an unbeaten 73 for the yellow and black.

Somerville has remained in touch after scoring a great win over Flinders.

It looked like 194 would be enough for the Eagles and it proved to be the case when Flinders was bowled out for 169.

Shane Beggs top-scored with 65, Andrew Power was next best with 35 and Tim Clarke hit 22 for the Sharks.

Hastings back in the hunt as log jam Hastings back in the hunt as log jam of teams battle for finals placesof teams battle for finals places

SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyTYABB has joined Rosebud at the top of the MPCA Sub-district ladder after pulling off a dramatic four-run win over Skye on Satur-day.

After setting the visitors 293 for victory, the Yabbies had to work hard and victory came in the third-last over.

Skye’s tail was superb and almost got it over the line.

At 3/26, the Yabbies were well on top be-fore Paul Fillipone and Kane Perry come to-gether at the crease and began to rebuild the innings.

Fillipone fi nished with 89, Perry scored 49 and Pat Beckham hit 43 in the middle order to take the score to 5/185. While Tyabb main-tained its strangle hold on the game, it didn’t count on the Skye lower order to add more than 70 runs and get within strik ing range.

Ben Milano, who batted at 10, fi ni shed with 28 and Pat Clinch scored 12, helping Skye get within four runs of victory.

Yabbies’ skipper Luke Rus worked tire-lessly and celebrated his fi fth wick et on the

second-last ball of his 22nd over. The 10th wicket yielded 32 runs, getting the score to 288.

Rienzie Wijeratne capped off a fantas tic game with 43 runs and 3/64.

Balnarring is half a game off top spot af-ter beating ladder-leaders Rose bud by eight runs.

Jacob Cook was sensational for the win-ners, snaring a career-best 7/71 off 27 overs.

After scoring a competitive 215 last week, Balnarring’s bowlers needed to be at their best to get the side over the line. Cook de-livered.

The Buds lost their fi rst wicket with the score on 41, but lost the next two wickets in-side 20 runs.

When Darren Kerr was dismissed for 37 and Leigh Parslow 34, both by Cook, the Buds looked to be in strife. They never re-covered, although Scott Millar dug deep bat-ting at 11 and scor ed 18.

The Buds were bowled out in the 63rd over.Red Hill moved into the top four with an

effortless victory over Seaford Tigers.It was a battle for fourth and the Tigers

were not competitive.

The Hillmen made just 146 on day one but the bowlers came to the fore and rolled the Tigers for just 93.

Tom Burgdorf with 29 was one of only two batsmen to score double fi gures.

Glenn Collett bowled 13 overs and fi nished with 4/20 for the Hillmen and Simon Dart took 3/21. Luke Toy snagged 2/9 from his six overs.

Pearcedale is just percentage out of the top four after easily accounting for Tootgarook.

While the fi rst innings wasn’t the best cricket you’ll see, where the Panthers made 130 and the Tooters 84, Pearcedale per-formed well with the bat in its second dig, scoring 4/193.

Carrum Downs celebrated a rare vic tory, beating French Island by 30 runs.

After dismissing the Islanders for 101, the Cougars replied with 139 be fore declaring with two wickets in hand.

Carrum Downs had the chance of an out-right and reduced French Island to 5/88, but the Islanders played with a dead bat for the entire 39 overs.

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ON THE LINEBy Paul “Tracker” PingiaroTHE Australia Day long weekend oc-curred around the full moon and most fi sh species didn’t come out to play.

While the usual gummy sharks played on the full moon, snapper, whiting and even fl atties were very quiet.

Anglers fi shing for squid did okay and quite a number of cuttlefi sh were caught as were a few arrow squid in the southern peninsula and Bass Strait.

Offshore there are a few sharks and kingfi sh for those willing to put in the effort. With the full moon moving, we will again see fi shing improve, but this may not occur till we get over the cold snap approaching this weekend. Rest assured the fi shing will hot up again as we get in to the stable weather patterns of late February, March and April.

Boating tipNothing ruins a day on our bays like

someone hogging the boat ramp.When returning to the ramp, remem-

ber people are coming and going all the time.

Approach the jetty and ramp on a disengaged side, away from the ac-tion. Tie up and get the car and trailer.

When it’s your turn and the ramp is clear, back in, set the parking brake and, if necessary, block the front wheels.

Leave the gear, bait and fi sh in the boat till you have retrieved it. Winch it onto the trailer, put on the safety chain,

Fish hide on Oz Day but they’ll be backFish hide on Oz Day but they’ll be back

Launching protocol: Retrieving boats as quickly as possible at Mornington Peninsula boat ramps keeps the wheels of recreational fi shing spinning smoothly. Picture: Yanni

Taming the Dragon: Frankston Peninsula enjoyed a 10-wicket outright win over Northcote. The Heat (3/206 dec and 0/4) thrashed the Dragons (67 and 140). Above, Jack Benbow sends once down for Frankston. Right, Aiden March plays a shot for Northcote. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

pick up the blocks, release the parking brake, and pull out steadily.

Now that you are away from the ramp, remove all gear, set the motor for towing, remove drain plugs, strap the boat to the trailer, hook up lights, test them and you are on your way.

A bit of ramp courtesy will make for an enjoyable day on the water for all users.

Boating newsThe Yaringa Boat Harbour draft

public environment report is fi nally on display. Boaties and fi shos might like

to unite and get this one over the line. The redevelopment will create jobs and help provide economic stimulus for the Hastings region.

This is important to the region as BlueScope is about to retrench 170 workers and many business are strug-

gling due to the lack of investment in the area.

I have operated in the region for a few years and have noticed as a reg-ular user of the marina and access channel that boats have no impact on wading birds foraging on the mudfl ats adjacent to the channel or congregat-ing on roosting sites in the area.

As a commercial operator in the area I have fi rst-hand experience of the ma-rina management’s constant reminders and information regarding the under-standing and protection of the envi-ronmental values of Western Port.

Yaringa has some great fi shing and sailing options, and is under an hour from Melbourne, making it a perfect boating destination.

To see the details of the project go to www.pppartners.com.au/cms-about/yaringa-boat-harbour-expansion.phps

To write a letter of support for the project, email Nick Baker at [email protected]

Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fi shing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire busi-nesses in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fi shing writer for magazines and brings his knowledge to MP News Group for season 2012-13. Details: www.fi shingmornington.com or www.western portboathire.com.au Email [email protected] or 5975 5479.


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