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‘Cause and effect’ study on line Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A COMPREHENSIVE environmental study will be carried out to investigate whether rail under road can be built along the Frankston line at Bonbeach and Edithvale as part of the state government’s level crossings removal project. The Level Crossing Removal Authority confirmed this month that

state Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne decided an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is needed to determine whether the neighbouring Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands will suffer if rail trenches are dug to remove level crossings at Bonbeach and Edithvale. The state government initially announced in February that elevated rail, dubbed sky rail by opponents of raised rail, would not be built along stretches of the Frankston line. Rail under road, subject to the possi-

ble need for an EES, was the preferred engineering option to separate road from rail at Bonbeach and Edithvale. The LXRA referred a report by consultants GHD and Aecom to the state Planning Minister in March that warned possible “long-term and irreversible” impacts on the environmentally-sensitive Ramsar-listed wetlands if rail goes under road at Bonbeach and Edithvale. Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, Australian Bittern, Curlew Sandpiper, Southern

Brown Bandicoot and Growling Grass frog were some of the wildlife species that could be threatened by a potential rise of 0.1 metres in groundwater “mounding” at the Edithvale section of the wetlands if rail trenches are dug. Vulnerable flora such as River Swamp Wallaby Grass Amphibromus fluitans and Swamp Everlasting Xerochrysum palustre could also be impacted by groundwater not flowing readily from the wetlands due to rail trenches. “Rail under road has been identified

as the preferred option at both Edithvale and Bonbeach,” the LXRA has said. “Two trenches, approximately eight metres deep, 12 metres wide and 1000 metres and 1100 metres long for Edithvale and Bonbeach, respectively, will be constructed within the existing rail corridor.” The Planning Minister will release “scoping requirements” for the EES as part of the next stage of the study.

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Short but sweet film set for Cannes A TOUCHING short film by Mt Eliza filmmaker Michael Raso will screen at the internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival next month. His six-minute entry, Solitude, sponsored by the American Pavilion of Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, is part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;festival within a festivalâ&#x20AC;? highlighting the works of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;next generation of filmmakersâ&#x20AC;?. It is among just 20 short films selected by a panel of industry judges to be screened at the Cannes showcase. Raso, 32, was inspired to make Solitude while waiting for a train at Junee, a picturesque country New South Wales train station. He decided to make a film then and there. Around that time an elderly relative died and his mother told him that most women want to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;buried beside her husbandâ&#x20AC;?. The two ideas began to merge in Rasoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always wanted to do my own project and was forever discussing ideas with my sister, Millie,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing ever really clicked until I came up with the concept of Solitude and she said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? The plot involves an elderly woman (Maggie Blinco) who is desperately alone after the death of her husband. To find solace she visits the local train station which holds a special significance for the widow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maggie was not my first choice as the lead but I came to realise that she is absolutely ideal in the role,â&#x20AC;? Raso said. The former St Thomas More Primary School, Mt Eliza, and Padua College, Mornington student is now an indemand freelance cameraman who shoots AFL and rugby league in Sydney

On location: Director Michael Raso, above left, with clipboard, works on his short film Solitude with actor Maggie Blinco, above right.

for channels 9 and 10 as well as Q&A for the ABC. The short film was set to make its debut at the 2015 Tropfest Short Film Festival but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear since the festival was cancelled that year, Raso said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bit of a sad time for Solitude which took a year to become popular and be accepted for screening at various short film festivals all over the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its first acceptance in an Australian film festival was a year after completion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Wollongong Film Festival in NSW.â&#x20AC;? But things were looking up: after being shown at the Madrid International Film Festival Solitude received three award nominations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then I got a letter from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; saying they loved the film and wanted to show it at Cannes, which is really exciting as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the pinnacle in the industry,â&#x20AC;? Mr Raso said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had up to 35 film

festival acceptances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peninsula Short Film Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and have won 12 awards worldwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up to 14 award wins now, which have been a combination of gold-plated statuettes, certificates, sashes, and cash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also been accepted and award nominated into some Academy Award qualifying film festivals, like The Foyle Film Festival, which basically means if you win you go in the running to win an Academy Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most recent Australian Film Festival we won was the Benalla Film Festival in Northern Victoria.â&#x20AC;? After a promising start with Solitude, his first film as director, Mr Raso is keen for more film directing experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked about future projects, which is nice.â&#x20AC;? The Cannes Film Festival will run 18-26 May, with Solitude to be screened 21-24 May. Stephen Taylor

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Tess time to shine as junior mayor A NEW junior mayor representing the City of Kingston will offically don the junior mayoral robes this week. Parkdale Primary School pupil Tess Ashley has been elected by her schoolmates as Kingston Council’s junior mayor for 2017/18. Tess presented her winning speech, with a little help from her friends, to an audience of 300 including teachers and parents from several Kingston schools at LF P. Pupils presented ideas on “the benefits of young people volunteering” and Tess described volunteering as being surrounded by “gems” — precious people, not diamonds, rubies or sapphires. “Volunteering creates an inner sparkle that shines more brightly than diamonds,” Tess declared in her speech. By volunteering young people would become more mindful of others and grateful for what they have compared to others, Tess said. Pupils commended for their presentations at the event were:  Nikolas Matthews, Aspendale Primary School  Tyrese Dimalanja, St Joseph’s Primary School  Max Wheatley, Southmoor Primary School Young Citizen of the Year Finn McHenry, a Year 12 Mordialloc College student, was also recognised for countless hours of volunteering in his community along with his determination and achievements at Mordialloc College. Tess will begin her 12-month stint as junior mayor, including officially representing council at some events, after being sworn in on Wednesday. 

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The mayor’s speech: Tess Ashley impressed her peers to win votes to become Kingston Council’s junior mayor for the next year. Picture: Yanni

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Five arrested over restaurant robberies FIVE men have been arrested and charged with theft of a motor car and armed robbery after a Chelsea Heights McDonald’s restaurant was robbed of $3000, at about 11.50 pm, Thursday 20 April. Police described four men who entered the store as being of African appearance. A fifth waited outside in a stolen Nissan Maxima sedan. Two of the men went behind the counter while two stayed with the cashier at the front. One carried an iron bar. Four cash register drawers containing $200 each were stolen before the duty manager was forced to open the main safe and about $2500 was stolen. The offenders also took the manager’s iPhone. The getaway car managed to avoid a police blocking attempt in the car park but was tracked by the Air Wing and intercepted at Noble Park North, 12.30am, Friday 21 April. Police say the men were involved in two other armed robberies on Thursday 20 April: at a Caltex service station in Notting Hill and at a McDonald’s in Springvale where they allegedly took cash, mobile phones and a handbag, before escaping in the stolen Nissan. The car was later found extensively damaged, with a scissor blade stuck in the ignition barrel. About $1800 cash, four mobile phones, assorted gloves and clothing, purse, handbag and black backpack was strewn around the inside, with more cash and cigarettes in the boot. The men, aged 17-19, of Dandenong, Cranbourne, Hampton Park and Cranbourne, will be presented for remand applications at a later date.

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NEWS DESK Police patrol ‘Fake’ rifle arrest A FRANKSTON man allegedly “waving around” an imitation firearm with telescope in Cheltenham, 2pm, Thursday 13 April, will be charged on summons. A witness called police to report the Mallee Ct man, 42, and a girlfriend driving along Charman Rd and handling the 71cm rifle with scope. Cheltenham police who arrived on foot said they saw the offender “waving around the imitation firearm on the other side of the road”. They challenged the man to drop the rifle and lay on the ground, which he did. He was then arrested and taken to Cheltenham police station to be questioned. The man told police he was “joking around” with the toy gun and had no intention of committing an offence. The man will be charged with being a prohibited person carrying a firearm. The rifle was seized.

Fire witnesses POLICE are requesting public assistance in finding the cause of the fire which destroyed a Langwarrin house, 2am, Thursday 13 April. Detective Sergeant Gary Richards, of Frankston CIU, said later that the tenant was overseas at the time and the premises were unoccupied. He said no one was injured in the blaze which completely destroyed the house. The house next door received heat damage. The Arson Squad conducted an examination the next day. “We are treating the fire as suspicious as at this stage there is no plausible explanation as to how the fire

started,” Sergeant Richards said. Anyone with information on the cause of the fire, at the corner of Hornsby Dr and South Gateway, is asked to call 9784 5590. Detective Leading Constable Helen Vanzetta, of the Frankston CIU, is coordinating information and seeking any CCTV footage that may assist in a conviction.

Dive shop break-in A FRANKSTON man has been charged with burglary and other offences after the Dive Shop, in Young St, Frankston, was broken into and $7000 in equipment stolen overnight, Saturday 8 April. Detective Senior Constable Flyn Loughlin, of Frankston CIU, said a search of the 34-year-old’s home found some of the missing gear, as well as items from other robberies. The man was also charged with theft, handling stolen goods, and possessing the proceeds of crime. He appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday, and has been further remanded to reappear on 12 May.

Fight back A MAN living in units behind the former Ambassador hotel, Nepean Hwy, Frankston, tackled a group of men he found allegedly attempting to break into his apartment, 7pm, Tuesday 18 April. The man, who had returned from doing his washing downstairs, was allegedly hit on the head with a blunt instrument but the man fought back. One of the alleged offenders sought medical treatment. Detectives interviewed a man at Frankston Hospital later but no charges were laid. Further inquiries are pending.

Generation games: Paul “Flea” Keamy, a kid at heart who attended Chelsea Heights Kindergarten, with present day attendees Hudson, left, Hannah and Noah, of the 3 year old Koala Group, look forward to the kinder’s 50th birthday party. Picture: Gary Sissons

Party time at kinder’s 50th YOUNG children reach many milestones at kindergarten and a Chelsea Heights kinder will achieve a milestone of its own early next month. Chelsea Heights Kindergarten will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday 6 May with an open day party. Past, present and possible future families are invited to visit on the open day and join the festivities including food trucks, market stalls and free children’s play and craft activities. “We welcome new families to come inside the kinder rooms and chat with our friendly and inspirational teachers

about all the fun, learning and support that Chelsea Heights Kinder has to offer,” teacher Sharon Cummins said. The centre will undergo a major redevelopment later this year to give the kindergarten a refresh for the decades ahead. “Come and reunite with each other and reminisce in your kinder stomping ground,” Ms Cummins said. The Chelsea Heights Kindergarten open day will be held on Saturday 6 May, 10am-2pm at 29 Third Avenue, Chelsea Heights. See chelseaheightskinder.vic.edu.au or call 9772 8080 for more details.

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Indecency charges A BONBEACH man will be charged on summons with wilful and obscene exposure in public after an incident involving an Uber driver last year. The man, 23, was with a mate who had an Uber account when they were picked up by the female driver, 1.24am, 16 October. Police allege that, during the trip to Keysborough, the man made lewd comments to the driver, poured water over her, unzipped his pants and exposed himself, and urinated beside her cab. When he got out the driver drove off with the other passenger still in the backseat, apologising for his mate’s actions and comments.

Cat shot AN Aspendale Gardens cat is recovering after being shot with an air rifle, overnight Thursday 13 April. The McIntosh Court owner found the cat in its basket with a wound to its neck. After taking X-rays a vet managed to remove one pellet but had to leave another in the cat’s shoulder as its removal could risk further injury. Police have provided details to the RSPCA.

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Meter blown up OFFENDERS used a small home-made explosive device to blow up a water meter at a Parkdale building site, 7.10pm, Sunday 23 April. They ran off, with neighbours in Third St telling police they heard an explosion and saw smoke and fire, which they put out using sand. Mentone Fire Brigade crews arrived a few minutes later and deemed the site safe for police.

Fight night FIVE men and two women approached a man and a woman waiting for a taxi at Mentone train station bus stop and asked if they had any cigarettes, midnight, Monday 17 April. Angry words were exchanged and a fight began which was broken up by the station’s protective services officers. The woman with the man said later she was “only assaulted by two females”. She suffered minor grazes and bruising.

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A MAN was arrested after a 78-year-old woman was found dead inside a home at Patterson Lakes, Sunday night (23 April). Police arrived at a Balarang Court house at 9pm after a triple zero call and arrested a 78-year-old man, believed to be the woman’s partner, who is helping police with their enquiries. Leading Senior Constable Paul Turner said the investigation is ongoing.

They found the stove alight, wet towels in the bathroom, phone plugged into a charger, various food packages opened and the kitchen cupboards empty when they returned home on Monday (17 April). Upstairs in the Nepean Highway home, they found a man wearing white gloves hiding under boxes. The man, 32, who gave police a New South Wales address, appeared to have entered through a broken bedroom window. Police found a credit card in his pocket stolen from a Seaford woman’s car and used to buy $60 in drinks and phone credit. The man was charged with obtaining property by deception and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (26 April).

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Roped into a more lawful way of life LEARNING the ropes takes on a new meaning when it’s backed by a court order. For the past 10 years many young offenders have been “sentenced” to teaming up with police to take on the challenges posed by a giant swing and tree top ropes. And the results, according to the Ropes Program organisers at the YMCA’s Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza, is that 90 per cent of the young participants have not reoffended. The program was established under a partnership between Victoria Police, Dandenong Children’s Court, Sport and Recreation Victoria and YMCA Camp Manyung to give first time offenders under 17 a second chance and help persuade them that there is little value in adopting a life of crime. “At first, when the young people arrive at camp, they are generally apprehensive and sit around on their phones. By the end of the day their attitudes have shifted; they are engaging with everyone and thinking more positively about their future,” the YMCA’s Mike McInnes said. “The program demonstrates that the power of the great outdoors and the right organisational partners working together can contribute to building a safer local community and empower vulnerable young people to make positive change.” Senior Constable Leanne Cooper said about 90 per cent of young people participating in the program over the past decade “have not reoffended, which is testament to the positive impact of the program”. On course: Marking the 10th anniversary of the Ropes Program at the YMCA’s Camp Manyung are, from left, Leading Senior Constable Leanne Cooper, camp manager Maree Feutrill, Mike McInnes and Leading Senior Constable Dave Smith. Picture: Gary Sissons

Rules, discipline forged long bonds for nurses THE old rule that nurses “live in” during their training years ago forged bonds which are still strong today. This was apparent when 35 out of a group of 50 former nurses at the Royal Melbourne Hospital met in Mornington earlier this month for 50year reunion celebrations. They included an open house at Maureen O’Brien’s home near Fisherman’s Beach, a cocktail lunch at the Royal Hotel the next day and an afternoon tea at Chris Knott’s home in Rye the day after. “Discipline was harsh when we began training in April 1967,” Ms O'Brien recalled. “The hours were long and the work included many menial tasks, such as boiling the syringes and trying to remove the barbs on the needles which certainly weren’t disposable in those days. “For young girls, in many cases

straight from school, being confronted with death and enormous responsibility was traumatic. “However, the debriefing we had afterwards with friends and the hilarious situations we often encountered and shared created a rapport that we recapture after years of not seeing each other.” A highlight at the reunions was Ms Knott appearing in an original nurse’s uniform, with her arrival heralded by the dropping of metal bedpans. Eleven of the women still work in nursing, including Gay Walters, of Mornington, who is a unit manager at Frankston Hospital.

Strong bond: Former nurses at the Royal Melbourne Hospital celebrate 50 years since their training days with functions in Mornington.

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Fears Cruden Farm homes plan will ‘impact wildlife’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au OPPOSITION to a proposal to subdivide part of Cruden Farm for residential development is growing. State Liberal MP Neale Burgess, whose Hastings electorate includes Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, attended a community meeting on Friday evening (21 April) to hear feedback about the plan. The estate was the home of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch until her death in 2012 at the age of 103. The estate’s trustees now want to sell 15.8 hectares of land at Cruden Farm — about a third of the total estate — so 116 homes can be built on the eastern and southern parts of the estate. A planning application has been submitted to Frankston Council. Any rezoning of the land from its mainly Rural Conservation Zone status, prohibiting residential development, will need to ultimately be approved by the state government. The change.org petition by the Friends of Langwarrin Outdoors and Waterways has attracted more than 3600 signatures so far and calls on council and Labor state Planning Minister Richard Wynne to reject the planning application. The group says in its petition: “Dame Elisabeth wanted the property protected from any subdivision, and kept for

Eagles’ new home not eerie Historic homestead: Cruden Farm was home to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, mother of multi-billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch. Picture: Yanni

the community to enjoy.” Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust chairman Ian Evans has said profits from the land sell-off would ensure Cruden Farm could remain open to the public “in perpetuity”. Friends of Langwarrin spokeswoman Suzie Webster said more than 50 people attended Friday’s meeting organised by the group at the Langwarrin Community Centre. “The trust have stated that they need to do this as they do not have the money to continue on with the upkeep of the farm, which is about $1 million per year,” Ms Webster said.

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A PAIR of wedge-tailed eagles has moved into Pearcedale and, with the birds’ known longevity, they are almost certain to be long term residents. The eagles are living in a speciallyconstructed aviary at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and cannot be released into the wild because of being domesticated while under treatment for injury. The 30-metre aviary is based on a raptor rehabilitation design that is free of any wire and includes slatted wooden sides and a seven-metre high dome with double netting, to ensure the huge birds – Australia’s largest birds of prey – do not injure themselves and have room to fly. “It’s unfortunate the two Wedgetailed Eagles are not able to be re-

leased into the wild as they wouldn’t be able to fend for themselves based on their upbringing and injuries,” Sanctuary director Michael Johnson said. “The male wedgie was found severely underweight and begging for food on a farmer’s property, while the female was injured in an accident and required surgery to amputate two talons.” Mr Johnson said he hoped the aviary will “become a love nest if the two breed”. He said about 25 per cent of the 60 species of animals and birds at the sanctuary are endangered or threatened with extinction with the park having a major role in conservation and breeding programs. Keith Platt

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resulting in the defeat of the visitors by 12.10 to 4.2 goals. The game was a good one but the weight of the home team wore down their opponents, who were of much lighter calibre. A. Tevandale captained the Frankston team and T. Harrison, the Mornington team. A return match will be played at Frankston, on Saturday (today.) *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold a clearing sale on Saturday, 12th May, on account of “Gay Gordon’s” Camp, and other vendors, at the Mart, Bay St. when they will offer a quantity of hardwood and oregon being the timber used in the erection of large tents frames, in good order, household furniture, incubators, gent’s bike. harness and a variety of sundries, as specified in advertisement. *** ECHOES from the Front. WHERE ARE THE BOYS WE KNOW ? A soldier’s letter from over the seas. But oh I how much it means. When the curtain of worry and doubt is raised, By those behind the scenes. We may feast on the news that the papers give, That is “writ by a skilful pen”; But give us the plain unvarnished tales In the letters we get from our men –Frank Cubitt. We regret to report that news has been received that Corporal A. E. Hollier, of, Tyabb, is seriously ill also that Private H. F. Young of Mornington, is

amongst the missing. Billy Clements whose adventures since becoming a soldier have been varied, has written some interesting letters. He says – “Ro. Peebles was in to see me last night and I was putting forth a tale of woe about not getting any letters from “Aussie” when in blew twelve, per Arthur Green. The photo side of your card went round the Hut and many of the boys know the old Hermit’s well and were pleased to have their memories refreshed with the picture. Jack Reardon has gone to France and last time I heard, he was well. We had a meeting of the Clan over here and the members present were.–J. M. Reardon, A. Wilcox, E. Worrall, C. Hagan, C. Brody and yours truly. I can tell you our tongues went some. I think they are all in France now, gone to fight for me. I’ve had one “go” and I don’t want two. I can see it coming though. I had a letter from Mr C. P. Watson, have sent it on to Jack. Charley Ellis is here in camp. My hands are about stiff with the cold.” “Smitho” remarks casually that he is biting his beer off in lumps. Private S C. M. Ward, of Hastings has been wounded. Corporal F. M’Donald, Langwarrin, was among the wounded in the 287th Casualty List. Mrs H. C Parker of Hastings, has just received word that her husband, Lieutenant Parker, who was reported wounded and missing in France on 28th January, is a prisoner of war in

Germany. Lieut Parker is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. G. Parker, Essendon. Lieutenant W. C. Pentland is reported wounded. *** FORESHORE Privileges. On account of complaints having been made by Mr J. W, Thomas, Frankston, that Mr Alfred Anderson, of Barker’s Road, Hawthorn, was infringing his privileges in erecting on the foreshore buildings other then bathing boxes or boathouses. Mr Anderson was written to for an explanation, and the following answer and the inspector’s report on the case was read at the last meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings :– “To John E. Jones, Esq., Moorooduc. Sir, In reply to your letter dated 31st March, I beg to state that the building mentioned by you is to be used as a bathing box and boathouse. This building has been erected in accordance with arrangements made with the officer in charge of the local police station, and has never at any time been used for residential purposes. I may state that I shall be pleased to show anyone the interior of building at any time. I am having a motor boat built at Messrs J. Savage and Co,’s Works, Church Street Bridge, which will be kept at boathouse. Within a few weeks I will be submitting to the Council plans for a house to be built on my piece of land on Mornington Road, to cost about £1000, when the old cottage on the land will be pulled down. Trusting this is all the information necessary. Yours truly,

ALFRED ANDERSON.” OFFICER’S REPORT. Gentlemen–I have to report for your information regarding this matter, as follows: 1st, As to the motor garage complained of: This is a boathouse, built my Mr G. E. Thomas, close to the Mornington Road, near Oliver’s Hill. It has doors at the rear’ so constructed that a motor car can be–run in to it and housed for the night when the owner runs down for week ends, &c. I understand the owner has no means of getting the car up to his house on the cliff, and he therefore houses it in the boatshed for safety. If he could not do this Frankston would probably lose this citizen as a resident. Provided the fee is paid for this boathouse (as it has been), I see not the slightest harm in Mr Thomas using it to house his motor car in. (He has not got a boat in it.) Further, I would respectfully recommend that Mr J. W. Thomas be informed that he will be allowed the same privilege on payment of the necessary fees. I would further recommend that car owners be encouraged to build houses (for the sheltering of their motor cars only) on the foreshore. This will no doubt induce them to erect properties on the high ground and so improve the town, financially and otherwise. Yours, &c, C. RYAN, Shire Inspector. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 28 April 1917

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By Toe Punt KARINGAL champion Michael Burke played his 300th game on Sunday against Frankston YCW. The six-time best and fairest winner, premiership player and league medallist became only the 18th player in MPNFL history to be awarded life membership for 300 games. Burke joined the likes of Guy Stringer, Robert Jackson, Daniel Smith, Gordon Hendry, Mark Hustwaite, Brendan Long and Brett Wright in the elite and prestigious 300 club. Burke has captained and coached Karingal FC and his loyalty has never wavered. The godfather of Karingal FC, Daniel ‘Digger’ Watts, aptly described Burke as the most loyal, honest, humble and inspiring player and person in the history of the Karingal Football Club. The Bulls honoured Burke at a tribute dinner last Thursday night and a panel luncheon on Sunday. Pines has set up a top of the table showdown against Frankston YCW this weekend at Jubilee Park after knocking over Edithvale-Aspendale on Saturday. The Pythons head into the fourth round facing the games’ biggest challenge – the Stonecats on their home turf. Following its form in the open-

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six-time best and fairest winner and league medallist. However, even Timmy Mannix couldn’t make a difference to Pines dominance on Saturday at Regents Park. Tim Bongetti was unstoppable with six goals for the winners while Aaron Edwards booted four in the 118.16 (124) to 12.9 (81) victory. Guy Hendry was also superb in the ruck and floating forward with two

goals while lesser likes in Dylan Smillie and Ben Thomas were outstanding. Will Flavelle booted four for the Eagles, as did one of the Eagles’ best Charlie Martello, while Angus Macquire and Callan Van Dyke were also outstanding players for the home side. Bonbeach made it back-to-back wins, beating old foe Chelsea 17.17 (119) to 10.5 (65). Trent Dennis-Lane was sensational once again for the Sharks with five

goals, making it nine in two weeks, while Shane McDonald and Dylan Jones were at their best. Darcy James and Todd Cracknell aren’t names synonymous with the Sharks but their performances on Saturday are an indication of the good form of the team right now. The Sharks opened up a 33-point lead in the opening quarter and it blew out to 72 points at three-quarter time. Jack Francis was a stand-out for the Gulls with six goals while Rhys Hensel and Simon MItchelhill worked tirelessly. Seaford maintained its third position on the ladder with a percentage-booster against Langwarrin at Lloyd Park. After a relatively tight first quarter, Seaford extended a 15-point quarter time lead into a 59-point winning margin, 117.13 (115) to 8.8 (56). Dan Lewis was superb for the Tigers with four goals while Dean Williamson, Kane Taylor and Brayden Irving were unstoppable. Rourke Fischer has had a tough time with injury over the past couple of years but he was back to his best last week, while a fit Aaron Turner was also impressive. Michael Parker and Blake Harkness were again Langwarrin’s best, while Keiran Albanese booted four goals. The traditional Anzac Day clash between Mt Eliza and Mornington will be played at Wooralla Drive on Tuesday.

‘Olympic’ away day win for Hillmen NEPEAN LEAGUE By Toe Punt RED Hill made it two wins on the trot on Saturday when it dominated for much of the afternoon to beat Rosebud at Olympic Park for the first time since 1985. Rosebud led inside the first minute of the match when Keegan Downie goaled but from that moment on, it was all Red Hill. The Hillmen’s dominance from the half back line and blistering pace through the middle of the ground was just too much for the Buds to handle. The inevitable match-up between Red Hill’s Chris Irving and Rosebud’s Greg Bentley did take place from the first bounce. The personal duel was cut short when ‘GB’ tweaked his hamstring in the second quarter. Peter and Marcus Lago were superb across half-back and through the middle for the Hillmen while Tom McEnroe was the best player on the ground with his dash and ball use from defence. Harry Wynn-Pope was again competitive in the ruck and around the ground against the best in the business in Ben Dwyer, while Michael Mock, Mitch Wallace and Jonah Siverson all won their battles in the back half. Siverson out-pointed Downie and Wallace had the better of a returning Tom Baker from Casey in the VFL. Red Hill was a very competitive outfit last season, however, some additional class in the side has made a significant difference to the line-up and its ability taking the ball forward. Chris Irving was again dominant through the middle and at stoppages and even wound back the clock to his

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Flying high: Dromana smashed Tyabb to claim its first win of the season. Picture: Scott Memery

younger years taking a screamer at half forward. Ben Hughes straightens Red Hill up but he didn’t boot a goal in the first quarter and got an early corky. He still finished with a game-high five goals. Sean ‘Nooga’ Holmes has also returned after a year riding motorcross and the one that is getting under most guards is Dylan Hoare. Holmes was exceptional on the weekend and Hoare was a lively

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nuisance, finishing with a goal. Jake Mold missed the match as a result of a spider bite, Matt Hyden was a late withdrawal and Benny McCormack was in the reserves. There’s a lot of upside to the Hillmen and there’s no question that they like the wide-open spaces - their run and spread is going to cause a lot of issues for opposition teams. Rosebud trailed by as much as 38 points early in the last quarter be-

fore fighting back to get within 17. The final margin was 21 points, 10.5 (65) to 5.14 (44). Many of Rosebud’s behinds were rushed. Jack Jarman and Daniel Wilson, despite not being named in Rosebud’s best, were clearly their best two. Sean Downie was also very good for the Buds, as was Anthony Pegg from half back and Jake Corrin. Leg speed in attack seemed to be an issue for the Buds and it’s something they need to be looking at addressing quickly. Pearcedale proved that its big win against Frankston Bombers on Easter Saturday was not just a flash in the pan, despite going down to Somerville on Saturday. The Dales stuck with the Eagles at the nest for the entire match and had its chances in the last quarter, however, inaccuracy paid a price. Somerville had its noses in front for the most part of the match and won 12.17 (89) to 110.22 (82). The Eagles have had a great start to the season with three wins from three matches, including a win against Red Hill at home. On Saturday, Adrian Speedy and Justin Allsop continued their outstanding starts to the season while Billy Rolfe was also at his best. In defence, Kane McKenzie was superb. Andrejs Everitt booted three for the winners and Jedd Sutton booted a couple. Luke Dalmau was again electric for the Dales with four goals while Matt Smith and Daniel Marshall were outstanding. Devon Meadows put a horrible preseason behind it and notched its first win of the season, beating Crib Point 13.22 (100) to 10.8 (68).

The Panthers lost more than 20 players in the off-season, troubling its depth. However, its top end talent was always there and after strong performances against Hastings and Pearcedale in the opening two rounds, deserved to taste victory. The Panthers dominated the opening quarter and despite a fightback from the Pies, always had the game in their control. Allan Murray booted four goals to give him 12 for the season, while Steve McInnes added another three to give him 11 for season 2017. Jesse Dehey and Stef Baumgartner continued their superb starts to the season. Ned Shannon, the son of former Hastings’ star Andrew, was great again for the Pies with three goals while Taylor Stratton and Brad Arnold led from the front. Leigh Poholke celebrated his 100th game for Sorrento on Saturday with a game-high six goals in his side’s 27.15 (177) to 10.7 (67) victory against Rye. Nick Corp booted five also for the Sharks while Shannon Gladman continued his outstanding season with three goals from the middle. Tim Churchin was the only multiple goal kicker for Rye with two while Harry Whitty and teenager Joel Wills tried hard. Dromana notched up its first win of the season, smashing Tyabb 22.19 (151) to 6.3 (39). Beau Cosson returned with seven goals for the Tigers while Cam Carmody finished with four and Adam Hunter three. Terry Wheeler and Rory Gregg were amongst the Dromana best again, as was Shaun Clarke. Ethan Rahilly and Jordan Pollard were once again the best of the Yabbies.

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New hole offers scenic alternative for golfers By Ben Triandafillou GOLFERS are graced with a vast variety of holes across the Mornington Peninsula, from long winded par fives to elegant pitch and putt, par threes and this spring, golfers will see another challenging hole join the peninsula’s golfing circuit. The $90,000 development of the 150-metre par three at Mornington Golf Club will be another intriguing hole for peninsula golfers, with views of the city’s skyline and the peninsula’s coastline. Designed by Darius Oliver (Planet Golf) and Ben Davey (Contour Golf Designs), the par three will be a major attraction for golfers and will also play an influential role in the club’s strategic master plan. The 19th hole will allow the Mornington Golf Club to improve existing holes and continue to provide golfers with a first class and well-maintained golf course while having 18 holes still in use. “The new hole allows us to proceed with our long-term master plan for the entire course,” Mornington Golf Club general manager Craig Murdoch said. “We will be able to take a hole out of play to make improvements to it and still have 18 holes in play.” Although the holes are well-maintained and are in pristine condition, many of the greens are over 30 years old and are due to have an upgrade. The ‘spare hole’ will allow the 810 members at Mornington Golf Club to continue their undisrupted play while improvements are made throughout the course. The Mornington Golf Club has seen a steady rise in club memberships over the past few years and with the in-

Tee-m effort: Mornington Golf Club’s juniors took out top honours at the Eric Lucas Matchplay tournament at Flinders Golf Club.

troduction of their new hole, the trend is likely to continue. Membership prices for golfers in the 18-20-year-old age bracket have also been slashed so that juniors who are moving into their ‘senior’ career can have an affordable golfing experience. “Junior golf has long been a focus of the club,” Murdoch said. “With 150 juniors now on board, two

junior Pennant teams and a host of juniors representing the club in Golf Peninsula Victoria events we feel Mornington is definitely one of the premier clubs on the peninsula driving junior golf.” Junior golfers from the Mornington Golf Club were highly successful at the Eric Lucas Matchplay event on Friday 7 April at Flinders Golf Club,

winning and finishing runners-up, in both the boys and girls events. Jennifer Quinlan won the girl’s event with Lauren Barry finishing runners-up, while Ben Tincknell was the winner of the boy’s event with Dan Vince finishing in second. Mornington has also been successful at the National Junior Classic with Aidan McDonagh winning the un-

der-16’s Nett division and in the GPV Junior Pennant with Team Scott winning the divisional flag. The new par three at the Mornington Golf Club will provide the junior golfers with another fantastic opportunity to experience another remarkable hole and continue to improve their game. The new hole will be ready for play in spring.

National champ wins Easter comp By Ben Triandafillou THE peninsula’s premier bowls tournament was held on Saturday 15 April at the City of Frankston Bowling Club with $6000 up for grabs. The annual ‘Frankston by the Bay Easter Classic Open Pairs’ was won by the 2012 Australian Champion of Champions singles winner, Dylan Fisher and partner Dale Verhagen. Verhagen and Fisher defeated Rob Huddle and Dave Windley in the final of the Easter tournament after a spectacular round of bowls. The bowls club was filled to near maximum capacity with more than 80 competitors entering the Easter classic. The Easter classic has continued to attract competitors from across the state as well as some international bowlers over the past few years. “The Easter classic attracts some of the elite bowlers from across the state and also some from Hong Kong,” City of Frankston Bowling Club administrator, Alan Neil, said.

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“It’s a prestige tournament which this year had to be funded by the club but we wanted to keep the tournament going as it brings some of the top bowlers to the peninsula.” The tournament has been running since the 1990s but was unfortunately stopped in the early 2000s due to a variety of factors affecting the club. The Easter Classic was later revived in the mid-2000s and has now been running for several years. “The recent resurgence of more young people joining the club and participating in lawn bowls has definitely helped,” Neil said. “It’s no longer just an old person’s sport with the elite level now full of young people in their 20s and 30s.” This year, the club has had to fund the Easter classic out of its own pocket as it’s no longer receiving funding from the Frankston Council and is unable to fit into any of the categories for a grant. Neil said that the Easter classic was likely to continue to run even if the club has to fund the event itself.

At the doubles: Alan Neil congratulates bowls tournament winners Dylan Fisher, middle, and Dale Verhagen.

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