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NIK Monakhov, 2, enjoys the underwater view at a new program at Dingley Village aimed at teaching babies to swim. Toddlers and babies are taught to be comfortable underwater to enjoy their time in the water rather than being frightened. See story Page 6. Picture: Gary Sissons
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URBAN sprawl could eat up Melbourne’s foodbowl and see future generations starved of locally produced food if governments do not protect agricultural land on the city’s fringes and outer suburbs according to an independent report released this week. The Melbourne’s Foodbowl: Now and at seven million report by Food-
print Melbourne, a collaboration between the University of Melbourne and the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab, warns about 16 per cent of the farmland in Melbourne’s foodbowl may be lost “if current trends are maintained, including up to 77 per cent in the inner foodbowl”. Alarmingly, the report predicts the foodbowl will be able to produce just 18 per cent of the city’s food demands by 2050 when Melbourne’s population
is predicted to soar to 7 million. The foodbowl currently produces enough food to meet about 41 per cent of Melbourne’s food needs. The City of Kingston is included in Melbourne’s inner foodbowl and several market gardens in Kingston’s Green Wedge produce highly perishable crops that can only be consumed within Victoria due to their perishable nature. The inner foodbowl produces 96 per cent of the state’s berry fruits, 94 per
cent of its asparagus, 92 per cent of its cauliflowers, 88 per cent of its mushrooms, 66 per cent of its broccoli, 62 per cent of its lettuce and 93 per cent of its herbs. The inner foodbowl also produces 35 per cent of the state’s eggs and 59 per cent of the state’s chicken meat, according to the Melbourne’s Foodbowl report. Deakin University planning and food policy expert Dr Rachel Carey, who
worked on the research project, told The News earlier this year that it is vital to not use more farmland for urban development. “Melbourne’s market gardens are an important part of the city’s foodbowl and Melbourne’s foodbowl is made up of many smaller areas that are scattered around the city and they’re very important because there are fewer of them left,” she said. Continued Page 8
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Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A MENTONE Girls’ Secondary College student related to the hero of one of Australia’s most celebrated events has won the Australian National History Challenge. The topic of her entry was her great, great, great grandfather Peter Lalor, who led the miners in their fateful stand against the authorities at the Eureka Stockade in 1854. Madison Lalor, who’s in Year 7, submitted a film entry to the challenge – which had the theme Leadership and Legacy – for the judging in Canberra earlier this month. The research-based competition invites Years 5-12 students to research and create entries that consider the legacy and/or leadership demonstrated by an individual, organisation, group, event or historical document – so the choice of Peter Lalor is apt. They get the chance to be historians, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community and “exploring their own roots”. Madison, 13, knows well the story of Lalor’s leadership qualities in uniting the miners against an oppressive Colonial regime, and his legacy in helping create a democratic state where the values of the common man are highly valued. One could argue that Madison herself is his legacy.
All in the family: Madison Lalor proudly shows off her medallion to Federal Liberal Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus. Picture: Gary Sissons
“I decided to do a film entry on him using my iPad,” she said. “A film tells more and is a lot more interesting than an essay. “I used the Puppet Pals app with a puppet speaking as my voice and did some filming at Ballarat – near the site of the stockade – and at my house. “I researched the topic on the internet and through talking with my dad, who is very proud of his ancestor. “I knew a little bit about him but didn’t know he was the leader of the whole rebellion.” The judges were impressed by her entry, which they judged the best in Victoria and then the entire country. Federal Liberal Isaacs MP Mark
Dreyfus met Madison, her mum Jane, dad Fintan, and sister Darcy, at Parliament House. “I was very pleased to meet Madison there to congratulate her on her success in winning the Australian National History Challenge,” he said. “I congratulate her on her hard work and well-deserved success and wish her all the best for her future study.” As the national winner, Madison received a medallion and a cash prize of $300 as well as the expenses-paid trip to the awards ceremony. Her prize included a guided tour of cultural institutions, including the National Archives, in her first visit to the capital.
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VCE results getting better all the time THE hard work is over for VCE students across the state with students getting their exam results on Monday this week. Patterson River Secondary College students in Year 12 managed to top last year’s ATAR results. School dux William Hopkinson achieved an ATAR score of 99.15 and seven more students gained a score above 90. A record 37 students achieved a 40-plus study score for one of their subjects. Assistant principal Daniel Dew praised this year’s graduates for rising to the occasion and getting results when it mattered most. “We had a really good group of kids last year and while we always think we’ll get good results it’s been a cohort whose testing through NAPLAN and such hasn’t been as strong so to get better VCE results is great.” Education Minister James Merlino said 49,426 students will graduate with a VCE this year and the completion rate is 97.7 per cent. “Completing VCE is a significant achievement in anyone’s life and I congratulate more than 49,000 students across the state for reaching this milestone. You should be very proud of what you have achieved,” he said. “If you didn’t get the results you wanted, seek advice from your school and remember that life offers many pathways to success.”
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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE sealer has been kicked on St Kilda Football Club’s return from Seaford to its “spiritual home” at Moorabbin. The Saints had a win at the weekend when the state government announced it will increase funding from $8 million to $12 million towards a $28.4 million redevelopment of Moorabbin Reserve at Linton St. Kingston Council agreed in April to contribute $5 million of ratepayer funds towards the project. The AFL and AFL Victoria will contribute $5 million and the Saints will kick in about $5 million.
The redevelopment is now expected to be completed by mid2017. “This is a fantastic result for the Club, our supporters and the local community,” St Kilda CEO Matt Finnis said in a statement issued by the club. “A new elite training, administration and community facility at Moorabbin will underpin our future success and build on the positive momentum at the Saints.” Labor Sports Minister John Eren said Moorabbin is “St Kilda’s sacred turf”. “We’re upgrading it, so the Saints can return to their spiritual home and the community has a state-of-the-art facility it can be
proud of,” he said. The new facility will include a purpose-built training and administration base, facilities specifically for local football leagues and community access and extra room for a possible stand-alone St Kilda VFL team. Kingston mayor Tamsin Bearsley welcomed the additional state government funding for the project. “This is a great opportunity to invest in our community by providing a community football hub, a much-needed indoor sports court and improved parkland. And of course we are thrilled to see the return of the Saints to their traditional heartland in Moorabbin,” she said.
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A FORMER treasurer of Chelsea Surf Life Saving Club and group leader of 1st Chelsea Scouts has been named the state’s volunteer of the year. Tyabb CFA officer Wayne Etcell is donating the $10,000 he received for winning the Victorian Premier’s Metropolitan Volunteer of the Year – Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award to the brigade. Mr Etcell, of Somerville, received his award from Victoria Governor Linda Dessau at a ceremony at Government House last week. It is a wonder he had time to attend as his workload is staggering: the busy 63-year-old audits full time for the Tax Department, puts in almost another week’s voluntary work with the CFA, as a Justice of the Peace and also as a bails justice. Mr Etcell took up the volunteer’s mantle at 16 and remained a member of the Chelsea Surf Life Saving Club for 10 years – two as treasurer – and group leader with 1st Chelsea Scouts for five years, during which time he was assistant district commissioner of leader training. He now divides his voluntary hours between the CFA in the bushfire season – where he is a qualified assessor – and his bails justice role where he is charged with being an impartial, deciding authority in cases involving bail and bail conditions and also decisions on child welfare. His normal “after work” roster means he is on-call 4pmmidnight week days and 4pm Friday-7pm Sunday as one of only 77 bails justices in the state. His patch extends from Dandenong to Mordialloc and to Rosebud – an area with 14 police stations. In the fire season he is on call daily to fight fires across the Mornington Peninsula and
across the state. He has been involved in flood and bushfire campaigns all over Victoria, including the Black Saturday fires for which he received the National Emergency Medal in 2013. Mr Etcell enjoys the camaraderie of his voluntary roles and the feeling of helping those less fortunate than himself. “I come across people from all walks of life under difficult circumstances. My primary objective is to help them and, especially, to take care of the welfare of the child,” he said. Dawn Tonge, who nominated her partner for the award, said he “always had a strong desire to give back to the community and finds these roles an immeasurable source of personal satisfaction and enjoyment”. “He’s always available to help people with inquiries and signing documents. His friendly and inviting manner is a welcoming light to some people who are often confused and require reassurance over confusing documentation,” Ms Tonge said. “The role of JP requires him to be available at any time of the day for people to visit our home, or have Wayne go to them. He also makes himself available on occasional rosters at the police station as resident JP for a few hours in the evening.” Tyabb station captain Stephen Birkinshaw described Mt Etcell as “certainly a most valuable long-time member who’s very important to the brigade and many other organisations in the community”. Mr Birkenshaw said the $10,000 would go towards car parking at the station. Mt Etcell was nominated by his colleagues at the Tax office to receive the Australia Day Achievement Medallion which he received in 2009.
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THIEVES used a four-wheel-drive with snatch straps to dislodge a concrete bollard outside the Super A-Mart Sport store, Nepean Hwy, Mentone, 2am, Saturday. They smashed a front side window and damaged metal frame sliding doors to gain entry. Inside, they dragged a table load of Niketype T-shirts, sports bags and other items to the front and loaded them into their car. The manager later told police he noticed two men the previous Wednesday possibly casing the store. Police are analysing CCTV footage. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU, 9556 6565.
OFFENDERS scaled fences to enter a storage area behind Arcorp Enterprises, Dingley Village, overnight Thursday. Cutting through padlocks with bolt cutters they broke into four storage containers holding excess stock and made off with a box of unknown items. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU, 9556 6565.
Second break-in BURSON Auto Parts, Boundary Rd, Braeside, has been robbed for the second time in as many months. About 3.10am Saturday, thieves unsuccessfully attempted to jemmy open a window near the front door. They then pulled hard on the front door handle and used the jemmy to force the door open. Inside, they stole a quantity of tools from glass display cabinets along the south wall and a car trolley jack from inside the front door. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU, 9556 6565.
Wanted for threats A MAN allegedly threatened to “cut out the tongues” of two teenagers on the Frankston line train, Monday 30 November. The man boarded at Mentone and got off at Bentleigh. He is described as being in his 40s, medium build, grey brushedback hair, smoking, wearing sunglasses, grey and white hoodie, black T-shirt with motif and backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call the officer-in-charge, Transit Police, 9247 6844.
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Water babies safe and sound ‘YOU’RE never too young to learn’ is a saying taken literally by Anastasia Monakhov, at Kids Aquatic Survival School, Dingley Village. She teaches tots from six months to five years the skills to save themselves from drowning – and also to enjoy their time in the water rather than being frightened by it. Watching fully clothed toddlers floating and swimming in what’s become a familiar environment to them, gives parents peace of mind, knowing that their children are capable of surviving an unexpected plunge.
With drownings our biggest preventable killer of young children, the need for survival skills is obvious. “We would never put a young child in a car without a proper car seat,” she said. “So we should never let children near water without ensuring they have the skills to save themselves in an emergency.” Ms Minakov said children do not find water scary when they can manipulate their environment and feel they are in control. “We teach them in such a way that saving themselves becomes a reflex action – that
they’ve ‘seen it all before’ and there is nothing to be afraid of,’’ she said. “They learn to have the confidence to cope and to get themselves out of trouble.” Her charges are taught to be comfortable opening their eyes under water without goggles and to swim fully clothed – as they would have to in an emergency situation. Once in, they dog paddle towards the nearest exit point for three or four seconds, and then roll over on their backs for a rest, before continuing. They do this for as long as it takes to get to safety. Ms Monakov
Helping hand: Molly Howarth, 2, above left, learns swimming survival skills with Anastasia Monakhov, above, and Nik Monakhov, 2. Pictures: Gary Sissons
trained for six weeks, four hours a day, to learn her survival techniques. She teaches children one on one at what she says is the first survivalswim school in Melbourne. Classes are held five days a week for six to eight weeks. “All the kids have different
personalities and some don’t like water, but most do come to love it,” she said. It could be the difference between life and death. Contact Ms Monakhov at Kids Aquatic Survival School, 0421 131 383, or see infantswim.com.au Stephen Taylor
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NEW YEAR’S EVE | 2015 - 2016
NO ENTERTAINMENT NO NONSENSE There are no organised public events or activities on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible by people who have pre-purchased tickets.
People are reminded to be extremely vigilant There are no organised public events or activities of fires: and particularly fire-safe on the on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. peninsula. More information about fire safety Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or accessible by people who have pre-purchased www.depi.vic.gov.au tickets.
Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places is prohibited (unless sealed containers are being transported from point-of-sale to vehicle or private residence for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited.
The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to Eve (day and night). midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in The Rye Pier car park will be closed public placesfrom is prohibited (unless sealed approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s (ortransported from containers are Eve being at Police discretion). Minor road closures are or private residence point-of-sale to vehicle expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am. for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited.
People are reminded to be extremely vigilant of fires: and particularly fire-safe on the peninsula. More information about fire safety can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or www.depi.vic.gov.au
Mornington Peninsula Shire is continuing to take a ‘No Entertainment - No Nonsense’ approach for the upcoming New Year’s Eve on the peninsula, working in partnership with a community-based steering committee, police and residents to reduce the negative impact of celebrations in the area. CAR PARK CLOSED
Bus Service - Portsea to Safety Beach People are reminded to be in extremely vigilant No camping is permitted anyno public park public events or activities are to be in extremely vigilant There are organised No camping is permitted any public park A free, one - way bus People service willreminded operate ofor fires: and particularly fire-safe on the reserves. fires: and particularly fire-safe on the on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. or reserves. from Portsea to SafetyofBeach. peninsula. More information about fire safety peninsula. More information about fire safety Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be *For route information please visit can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or accessible peopleon who have pre-purchased www.mornpen.vic.gov.au There are no public displays of fiby reworks www.depi.vic.gov.au There are no public displays of fireworks on www.depi.vic.gov.au tickets. Security will be onboard at all times. New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess or discharge fireworks (fines apply). or discharge fireworks (fines apply). The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to Eve (day and night). midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of In the event of an emergency call 000. EMERGENCY Eve (day and night). midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in Discharge of flares is prohibited in containers of liquor in sealed and except unsealed Discharge of flares is prohibited except in public places is prohibited (unless sealed cases an car emergency. The Ryeof Pier park will be closed public placesfrom is prohibited (unless sealed cases an car emergency. The Ryeof Pier park will be closed from containers are being transported from New Year’s (ortransported from containers are Eve being CAR PARK approximately 4.00pm on point-of-sale to vehicle or private residence CAR PARK approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s Eve (or at Police discretion). Minor road closures are or private residence CLOSED point-of-sale to vehicle at Police discretion). Minor road closures are CLOSED for consumption). Possession of any glass expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am. for consumption). Possession of any glass expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am. container while in a public place is prohibited. container while in a public place is prohibited. Mornington Peninsula Shire working Mornington Peninsula Shire working in collaboration with Victoria Police Bus Service - Portsea to Safety Beach in collaboration with Victoria Police No camping is permitted in any public park Bus Service - Portsea to Safety Beach No camping is permitted in any public park A free, one - way bus service will operate or reserves. A free, one - way bus service will operate or reserves. from Portsea to Safety Beach. from Portsea to Safety Beach. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 16 December 2015 *For route information please visit *For route information please visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au There are no public displays of fireworks on www.mornpen.vic.gov.au There are no public displays of fireworks on Security will be onboard at all times. New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess Security will be onboard at all times. New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess or discharge fireworks (fines apply). or discharge fireworks (fines apply).
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Foodbowl consumed by urban sprawl Continued from Page 1 The Melbourne’s Foodbowl report notes: “The current Victorian state government has indicated that it intends to maintain the existing Urban Growth Boundary. However, Melbourne’s UGB has been moved four times since it was instituted as a permanent boundary in 2002. There is ongoing pressure for further expansion, and the state planning policy framework currently lacks effective measures to prevent further loss of productive agricultural land”. The inner foodbowl is the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne and includes Kingston. The inner foodbowl includes areas of food production such as the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, as well as lesser known regions, such as Cranbourne and Koo Wee Rup and Werribee. The outer foodbowl is the next ‘ring’ of peri-urban local government areas that includes regions in the ‘Peri-Urban Group of Rural Councils’, such as Bacchus Marsh and Baw Baw Shire. A plan by the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust to buy about 130 hectares of green wedge land north of Old Dandenong Rd to develop land for a cemetery and memorial park could further erode Melbourne’s foodbowl (‘Cemetery plot kills business plans’, The News 21/10/15). The decision to allow Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust to buy land in Kingston’s Green Wedge will be made by the Labor state government.
Blessed are the Dragonflys: Buddhist Monk, the Venerable Thong Dang, above right, blessed Dragon Abreast Peninsula Dragonflys new boat ‘Bella’ and all who will sail in her.
New dragon boat truly a blessing DRAGON’S Abreast Peninsula Dragonflys celebrated the blessing of their newest dragon boat, named Bella, on last Saturday (5 December) at their home base on the banks of the Patterson River in Carrum. The Dragonflys, part of the Dragons Abreast organisation, offer breast cancer survivors a chance to meet others with similar experiences and have fun while exercising by rowing boats along Patterson River. A traditional Buddhist blessing was performed by Buddhist Monk, the Venerable Thong Dang, and included
the symbolic tying of string from the gold Buddha to Bella, followed by the blessing of the boat and all of the club paddlers. “It was a very special occasion for us as a club,” club president Tricia Lewis said. “Bella is Peninsula Dragonflys’ third dragon boat. We are now fortunate to have two 20s (paddler) boats, named Bernie and Bella, generously donated to us by Bernie Taylor of the Grand Hotel, Mornington. Our third boat, a 10s (paddler) boat named Carly, was a surprise a few years ago as part
of the Secret Millionaire television programme”. The blessing was a moving ceremony attended by enthusiastic members of the club as well as Dragons Abreast Australia board member Anne Stowe, members of sister DAA club DA Ballarat and representatives of Bendigo Bank, John Bainbridge and Kristy Marshall, who have also financially helped the club. “I must also extend special thanks to Charles Zhang for his cultural insight and assistance in organising the blessing and to our club vice-President
Linda Young for all her hard work in planning this event,” Ms Lewis said. The Peninsula Dragonflys are a Dragons Abreast dragon boat club located at the Patterson Lakes Canoe Club, Carrum. Currently the club has 60 active members who are breast cancer survivors and supporters. The members come largely from the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne south-east suburbs. The club will celebrate its 10 year anniversary next year. New members can contact Tricia Lewis on 0407 539 382.
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Land buy to keep animals off track Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au AN appeal will be launched early in the New Year to buy land to form safe wildlife corridors between national parks on the Mornington Peninsula. The Australian Wildlife Protection Council (AWPC) is concerned for the survival of native animals forced from their natural habitat on private property. On Friday the AWPC announced the appointment of Craig Thompson as its new wildlife protection officer and a plan to crowd fund corridors to protect displaced animals. Mr Thompson said on Monday that he had attended 80 callouts this year to collisions between eastern kangaroos and motor vehicles. Female kangaroos were sometimes found to be carrying joeys which, if the mother had been killed, were taken to wildlife carers. Mr Thompson said instead of culling kangaroos farmers could include them in their land management practices. "It is ironic that some farmers are paying a lot of money for services that kangaroos would provide for free,” he said. “For instance, vineyards spend much time and money keeping grass and weeds down between the vines. But, if they took down the fences and let the kangaroos in, the roos would not eat the vines, but they would keep the grass short.” Mr Thomson said the campaign to
On the move: Buying land for wildlife corridors is seen as the answer to cut the high number of kangaroos and other native animals being hit on Mornington Peninsula roads. Picture: Yanni
buy land on the peninsula was aimed at creating “a private land reserve system for a wildlife corridor between national parks to sustain wildlife in the future”. He says the need is urgent as suburban development and a recent spate of
farm-fencing are blocking the kangaroos' natural behaviour on the peninsula. Mr Thomson said wildlife corridors were needed “in the area between Flinders, Boneo and back towards Mt Martha”.
Ideally, the corridors would provide animals with access to the nature reserve around the former Devilbend Reservoir, near Moorooduc. "Currently with land clearing for development, councils require offsets. But offsets very rarely consider what
happens to displaced wildlife, except for managing it, which is a euphemism for conducting cull or fertility programs,” Mr Thompson said. AWPC president Maryland Wilson said she was shocked to hear of a recent call to cull kangaroos ahead of development as the only option for kangaroos displaced by Melbourne's expansion. "There is another non-violent solution," she said. "It is a scandal that we have suffered through a succession of planning documents for Melbourne, without any allocating land for habitat with interconnecting continuous wildlife corridors that would enable safe passage for native animals. They have also failed to provide more than a tiny handful of animal bridges and underpasses at significant points on roads where wildlife often cross. “Kangaroos, koalas, and other wildlife are increasingly road accident victims. As Melbourne expands to accommodate its human population growth program, suburban development pushes them out onto roads. This is planning negligence. " Ms Wilson said the AWPC says has repeatedly engaged with councils in devising detailed plans for wildlife corridors but no state government has cooperated with these plans “despite obligations to protect wildlife under the Fauna and Flora Guarantee Act”. Ms Wilson said the AWPC will be seeking a meeting with the state government “to negotiate for wildlife corridors instead of culling”.
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Melbourne boys home re-opens Compiled by Melissa Walsh A full report of the Shepherd-Jones wedding, at Tyabb will appear in our next issue. *** THE drawing for the suit from Messrs Lincoln Stuart of Melbourne will take place in Somerville Park on Saturday next, at the Garden Fete. *** THE Cigar bowl and tray raffled by Miss Butler in aid of Langwarrin Soldiers’ Xmas Dinner, was won by Mr A. Patterson, Davey St Frankston. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold a clearing up sale of furniture and sundries at their rooms, Bay St, on Wednesday next, also a number of good lines of poultry. *** GOOD entries have been received by the secretary of the Frankston New Year’s Day. Sports for the various events on the programme, and given fine weather the success which has attended these gatherings in the past should again be realised. *** A NEW Year’s Fair in aid of the funds of the Roman Catholic Church, Frankston will be opened in the Hall on New Year’s Eve, at 3 p.m. and also on New Year’s Night at 5 o’clock, at which there will be amusements provided for both young and old. *** MISS Hilda Brewer, the famous Melbourne singer of patriotic songs, who made such a good impression in
Somerville at a church concert some months ago, will sing at the Garden Fete on Dec. 18th, at the open air concert in the evening. *** MRS Geo. Griffeth, of “Two Bays’ has generously presented the Patriots’ League with a beautiful solid gold watch and chain in velvet case, to be raffled at the Garden Fete to be held in Somerville Park on Dec. 18th. The tickets will be on sale and the watch on view at the gate of the park during the afternoon and evening of the Fete. *** THE official opening of the Somerville Mechanics’ Institute takes place on December 31st, 1915. All the prominent residents of the district are invited to be present and the ladies have conceived the idea of holding a luncheon, at the modest charge of 1s., to help the funds of the institute and to assist in paying off the debt. The ladies of the district are cordially invited to bring refreshments and the luncheon will be under the management of the Red Cross Committee. In the evening a Children’s Concert and Cantata under the capable management of Mrs Geo. Reed, will be given. *** CHILD Life. The Nation’s Greatest Asset. Owing to the War it is more than ever necessary that the Child Life of the nation should be safeguarded, for children are the Nation’s greatest asset. Not Britain only, but the Em-
pire has paid her heavy toll in lives. From Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Britain’s loyal sons have come: many never to return. Whom have we to take their place ? Only the children. The Empire rests today on childhood’s shoulders, and it is our duty to fit those shoulders for their task. Thousands of children die in this land of ours who could be saved; thousands of children grow up stunted, warped diseased, who with proper care would grow up healthy and useful. It behoves us to see that not a single child be lost who can be saved. The safety of the Empire in the years to come depends on the children. The Charter of Dr Barnardo’s Homes is— No destitute child ever refused admission. 1,577 children were rescued last year. In one fortnight recently 92 orphan and destitute boys and girls were added to this big family, which average 7,480 children. 1,560 Barnardo Boys are serving in the forces, and the list is growing daily. Will you assist this National Charity to hold out the hand of help to every forlorn little one who needs their aid? *** THE application for the renewal of a wine licence at Somerville was heard at Mornington Licensing Court on Friday. Mr Cook appeared on behalf of the applicant, and raised certain preliminary objections which the Court would not consider till the adjourned sitting of the Court. Inspector Jones appeared on behalf of po-
lice, who opposed the renewal, and Mr Rostron appeared on behalf of certain Somerville residents who also opposed the licence being renewed. The hearing was adjourned till 23rd inst. *** THE friends of Mr W. Robertson, of Langwarrin, will regret to hear of the loss he has sustained in the death of his brother and his wife, which sad event took place within a fortnight of each other. The deceased, Mr Jas Robertson, met with an accident some four months ago, while stepping out of his buggy his foot slipped, on the kerbing and he fell against a verandah post with his shoulder which brought on blood poisoning and resulted in the arm having to be amputated at the shoulder blade. He never recovered from the effect of the accident but lingered till the 26th November when he passed away at the age of 53 years. The close attention given to the deceased by his wife during his illness, brought on dropsy, from which complaint Mrs Robertson succumbed on 11th December and was buried exactly a fortnight after her husband. For the last five years Mr Robertson kept the Werribee Cup Hotel Ascot Vale. Previous to which he had the Globe Hotel in Swanston St and Douglas Hotel, Bourke St, on the site where the theatre now stands. He was the son of Mr Robert Robertson, the head of one of the oldest established firms of plumbers in Melbourne. Two sons, aged 22 and 18
years, are left to mourn the loss of their parents. *** HARVESTING operations are now in full swing. In almost every instance very heavy crops have resulted. Fruit crops also promise to be abundant. *** SNAKES have been unusually prevalent this year. Donald Clarke, farm employee of Mulready Bros, was bitten on Monday night on the finger as he took a sheaf of hay off the stook. Mr L. Berryman rendered 1st aid, and took the man to Dr Somers. He is progressing satisfactorily. *** THE Red Cross League and Progress Association combined are proposing to entertain a contingent of wounded soldiers on the beach on a date to be fixed. *** AN appeal to the Editor. The Melbourne Boys Home has been reopened under the supervision of the Matron Mrs W. Minton who will welcome visitors to see through the Home on any afternoon. The Matron would be thankful for any donations of clothing goods or toys to brighten the Xmas tides for these less unfortunate little ones. We are thankful to your readers for past kindness to the boys of the Home and trust that this appeal will merit sympathy.—Yours etc., M. Minton, Hon Sec. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 18 December, 1915
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The sheer, undeniable brilliance of you By Stuart McCullough GENIUS. It’s a word we use all too sparingly. Mozart was a genius, Little Richard too. Picasso was a genius even though he was a pretty awkward human being. Catch 22 is a work of genius although people less commonly bestow that honour on its author, Joseph Heller. It’s a mercurial kind of business. Generally speaking, ‘genius’ is a label we reserve for certain fields of endeavour such as literature, music, art and the like. But there’s no good reason for being so stingy. Instead, I think there’s a case for celebrating brilliance where you find it. Is it possible to be a bona fide genius when it comes to fish and chips? I firmly believe it is. Mozart and Picasso would probably tell you otherwise, but neither of them knew the true transcendental pleasure that comes from flake, minimum chips and a splash of vinegar. It’s a scientific fact that the greatest fish and chips in the Universe can always be found at the fish and chip shop nearest your house, but in my case, it’s actually true. The front window says it all: Bill is back. His name is on the window because Bill’s work with hot oil and deep fried food can fairly be described as nothing short of ground breaking. Ideally, the work of Bill would receive broader recognition. We have all kinds of awards for excellence; for journalists, writers and footballers alike. But we need to think a little bigger and reward accomplishment in other fields too. ‘Best flake: grilled’ ought to be a trophy. ‘The lifetime achievement award for minimum chips’ is an honour that ought to be bestowed with an oversized cheque. In a perfect world, there would be a televised Brownlow-style vote count on a round by round basis for ‘Best Dim Sims – steamed or fried’. Each day, I stop at the same coffee shop on my way to work. Once upon a time, people who made coffee were referred to simply as ‘coffeemakers’. But at some point, that all changed and the term ‘barista’ came into vogue. I’m not sure what the
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qualifications are to be a barista, other than a man-bun, a beard and having recently returned from a year’s backpacking through South America. But it’s not like that at my coffee shop. She has neither a man-bun nor a beard, but she makes a remarkable flat white. If that does not sound like the kind of skill that ought to attract a term like ‘genius’, think for a moment about every lousy cup of coffee you ever tipped over your lips in sufferance and then tell me that the ability to create a truly great skinny latte doesn’t deserve a plaque or, possibly, a ticker tape parade. That you are a genius in one area doesn’t mean you’re brilliant at everything, though. There’s a bakery down the street and, frankly, most of the products are terrible. I once bought a piece of hedgehog that was so rock-solid that it could have been used to pave a landing strip for large aircraft. There are times, late at night, when I truly wonder whether or not the remnants of that hedgehog are yet to be fully dissolved by my digestive system; such was its indestructible nature. While creating a cake that cannot be destroyed by conventional weapons may well be genius of a sort, that’s not where their true talent lies. The very same bakery that makes inedible hedgehog and vanilla slices that look as though they’ve just had a rough night out on the tiles also make the greatest lamingtons known to humanity. This is not something I say lightly. Lamingtons were my grandmother’s signature dish. She perfected the art of the lamington after first learning to cook them as part of Australia’s test for new migrants. Back then, if you could whip up either a pavlova or lamington, you were immediately granted citizenship. I’m not sure where our local baker managed to stumble across the recipe for his lamingtons, but they are supernaturally fluffy and delicious. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that he has practically re-invented the art form. As for me, I’m not a genius at fish and chips. Nor am I a genius at making a cup of coffee or lamingtons, notwithstanding that I’ve been
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known to consume both from time to time. My skills, it seems, lie elsewhere. If I am a genius at anything, it’s probably at getting up early. That may not sound like much of a talent, but it’s certainly come in handy over the past few weeks in managing the dog. But that’s not all. Two weeks ago, I performed possibly the greatest piece of reverse parking of all time. The space was tight and I guided the vehicle to within kissing distance of the gutter in a single attempt. Some might call that luck. But you and I know better. Given a choice, we’d all love to paint great
paintings, write brilliant books and compose music that endures through the ages. Most of us won’t, though. But it doesn’t mean that our contributions, whether large or small, don’t all help to keep this big old world spinning on its axis in their own particular way. So let me be the first to say it: you’re a genius. I’m not sure in which field, but I’m certain that you’re great at something that makes a difference. And so on behalf of me and everyone else, let me simply say to you: thanks. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By IT Gully BAXTER has placed itself in a strong position to win its final match of 2015 against Somerville. Currently in eighth place on the MPCA Provincial ladder, a loss here would really put them behind the eight ball in 2016, leaving them at least two games out. With the competition so tight, picking up 24 points is a tall order. Nonetheless, the home side is most certainly in this contest after winning the toss and electing to bat. A 154-run partnership between Chris Brittain (79) and Dale Irving
(76) really set Baxter up to post a solid total. With Ben Brittain hitting 41 and keeper Daniel Lanati contributing 21, Baxter was able to post a total of 9/281. Considering the form that Chamara Sattambi and Irving are in with the ball, that total looks defendable. Matty Roach was the best of the Somerville bowlers, getting through 21 overs and finishing with a return of 5/48. Langwarrin has set Long Island a tricky total, but considering the depth of batting talent at the Islanders’ disposal, they should chalk up another win. The Kangaroos had a number of players who started well, but none were able to maintain. Matt Prosser
opened with a top score of 32, Simon McEvoy got 29 and Mal Coutts finished unbeaten on 29. The Islanders’ bowlers made it difficult to score, restricting the home side to 8/178 in its 80 overs. Chris Hocking bowled 27 overs and finished with 3/47, while Mike Reynolds claimed 2/16 from 10 overs. Pines were looking for an outright win to keep its season alive against Rye, but it almost backfired. The Piners have already picked up the win after bowling Rye out for 80 in 33 overs and then posting a score of 7/98 in the next 34 overs. At one stage, Pines were in all sorts of trouble at 2/1, 4/13 and 6/19. Jarred Coad (37) and Pat
Jackson (42 not out) put on a partnership of 79 to steer the home side to a first-innings win. Tom Baron was superb for his side, collecting 4/48, while Andrew Dunn claimed 2/24. Crib Point has left Sorrento with plenty of work to do, scoring 7/317 on Saturday at Crib Point Recreation Reserve. Luke Herrington was at his vintage best with 110, while Ricky Thompson hit an unbeaten 40 in honour of his Dad, who passed last week. Jacob Cook also hit 40, batting ninth. Chris King bowled 25 overs for the Sorras with a return of 4/101, while Hayden Bell picked up 3/52 in his first game back. Sorrento faced the last over of the day and will resume this
coming Saturday on 0/2 with Corey Harris and Nick Jewell at the crease. Mt Eliza has set Moorooduc a valiant 234 for victory after positing 9/233 on Saturday at Moorooduc Reserve. Jordan Fuhrmann was superb in his third match, top-scoring with an unbeaten 86 despite deserving a ton. Cameron Bailey was the pick of the Ducs’ bowlers with 4/44 off 23 overs. Mornington has set Peninsula Old Boys a winning total of 231 runs at Peninsula School. The top four Old Boys were all over the wickets with the ball. Zac Fillipone opened to claim 2/46, with Adam Gailitis snaring 2/42, Adam Jones 3/35 and Jon Forrest 2/59.
Hillmen domination continues DISTRICT By IT Gully
THE Red Hill steam train shows no signs of slowing down after scoring 9/301 against Mt Martha on Saturday at the Red Hill Showgrounds. The Hillmen rely on no individual to win games of cricket, with all hands on deck whether batting, bowling or out in the field. After scoring more than 300 runs on Saturday, you’d be forgiven for assuming the likes of Simon Dart and Matt Merifield were amongst the runs. Either that or the Shaws, at the top of the order, dominated. But you should never assume anything with the Hillmen. While Riley Shaw did score 42, the real action came from Brent Martin, who scored 74 to back up his recent 46-run effort, while Glenn Collett hit 54 and Andrew Mock 40. The latter are number eight and nine batsmen, yet, they scored almost 100 runs between them. Michael Clavin was the pick of the Mt Martha bowlers, with 4/51 from 17 overs, but Jordan Pomeroy was also back to his best with 3/60. Carrum is still roughly 50 runs short of making a game of it against Baden Powell. While at the end of the day runs on the board is what it’s all about, the Braves wouldn’t be concerned at all chasing 225 for victory. John Mitchell opened with 77 for the Lions on Saturday to be the top scorer, while Lachy Dobson was again called in to get some runs, scoring 40 in spite of batting eighth. Main Ridge has some work to do with the bat this week, going up against Pearcedale at Tractor Park. The Panthers made 7/261 on Saturday after being sent in to bat by the
Ridge. Brad Trotter opened with 80 while skipper Kaine Smith hit 71 and Luke Jennings contributed 46 on debut. Adam Bryant was a stand-out bowler for Main Ridge, writing up 4/50. At 5/35 against Boneo, Flinders were in a real spot of bother until evergreen Shane Beggs, one of the MPCA’s finest, strode out to the crease. With great support from Blake Hogan-Keogh (36) and Mitch Stansborough (28), Beggs was free to blast away, amassing an unbeaten 101 to help his side to 9/228. Cameron Williams snared 4/53 for the Pandas while Daniel Wilson claimed 4/39. Seaford missed out on an easy opportunity to post a big score in their derby match. Thanks to a middleorder collapse, the Seaford Tigers remain competitive. Seaford were cruising with 0/80 early on before Paul Hartle fell for 45 and Ryan McQueen for 32. That score line quickly became 5/111 – Scott Manders scored 28 and the tail wagged to help Seaford to 8/212. Ash Mills claimed 3/21 from 21 overs for the Tigers while Corey Hand and David James picked up two wickets apiece. A total of 13 wickets fell on day one of the match between Delacombe Park and Heatherhill. The Hills rolled the home side for 150. Steve Anderson top scored for the Parkers with 50 while Daniel Ballard scored 23 against his old crew. Jason Hinde, Brett Maxwell and Jordan Creely each snared three wickets for the Hills. Heatherhill is now struggling at 3/22, while Dean Blight for Delacombe Park has 2/9 from five overs.
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Yabbies sink away from pond SUB-DISTRICT
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North and South combine
By Toe Punt THE Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League will be fielding only one team in the Vic Championships next season, shunning the traditional arrangement of both Nepean and Peninsula teams. AFL South East’s hand has been forced as AFL Victoria changed its Community Championships format to include both metropolitan and country leagues.
In light of this decision, the AFL South East Commission decided that it would be in the best interest of the MPNFL to return to one representative side, ensuring they can compete strongly against the metropolitan leagues that have three or more divisions of players to select from. The MPNFL will play the Northern Football League in 2016, which has three divisions and 26 teams to choose players from. In order to better compete, the Nepean and
Peninsula teams will be amalgamated. No coaches have been announced at this stage, although it’s rumoured John Hynes has been given the nod ahead of Langwarrin and Dromana premiership coach Gavin Artico. The MPNFL will play on Saturday, May 21 to have a shot at the title of number one ranking against either the Eastern Football League or Geelong Football Netball League. Venue details will be released early in 2016.
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By IT Gully HASTINGS will be digging deep for the win when it begins day two against Tyabb this Saturday. As the visitors, the Yabbies didn’t fare so well outside the familiar surroundings of the pond. The visitors lasted just 34.3 overs in their first innings and were bowled out for 55. Michael Edwards top scored with 14. 16-year-old Ryan McNamara was sensational for the Blues in only his third First XI game. McNamara bowled seven overs and finished with the impressive figures of 5/21. Luke Hewitt snared 2/2 and Mitchell Floyd 2/11 from 12 overs. The Blues didn’t do much better with the bat, managing 92 in pursuit of quick runs, although Al Kristensen’s 39 did help. The Yabbies are 3/21 in their second innings, still 16 runs behind. Floyd picked up another couple of wickets. Mark Snelling smashed a brutal 180 runs for Carrum
Downs in their match against Frankston YCW. Snelling hit 22 fours and five sixes in his innings, while Nathan Phillips scored 58 and Ryan Lynch 43. The Stonecats will be chasing 342 for victory this week after the Cougars finished on 6/341. Rosebud has set Tootgarook 240 for victory after scoring 239 on Saturday at Olympic Park. Billy Quigley hit a high score for the Buds with 42 and Brad Glenn hit 34. Zac Stevenson was the pick of the Frogs’ bowlers with 4/85. Dromana will be looking for an outright victory against Ballam Park. The Knights were obliterated after just 95 runs, with Aaron Kaddatz taking 3/32. The Hoppers will resume at 6/152 after Darren Kerr made 41 and Jack Fowler 25. The match between Balnarring and Skye will go right down to the wire. The Saints batted first on Saturday and made 179. Mitch Kleinig top scored with an unbeaten 6, while Pat Clinch claimed 5/37 for Skye. The home side is currently 2/39 in reply.
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