8th April 2015

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MEMBERS of the Mordialloc Social Running Club, a new community group, are up and about early in the morning at Mordialloc Pier. Club founder Jim Poussard is encouraging new runners to sign up to join Ralph, left, Carla, Damian, Emma, Ray, Bec, Kirsty and Jim. See story Page 6.

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Bay Trail gets VCAT go ahead Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au WORK on the Kingston portion of the Bay Trail can begin after VCAT ruled last week council’s plan to remove vegetation to build the shared bike and pedestrian pathway can proceed.

Community groups, spearheaded by the Kingston Residents Association, had argued council was removing too much tea tree and scrub to build a one kilometre section of the Bay Trail between Charman Rd and Mentone Life Saving Club.

The car park at the lifesaving club will also be upgraded and expanded as part of the Bay Trail works.

The Kingston Residents Association, Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League and Kingston Conservation & Environment Coalition decided to take their concerns to the planning tribunal late last year (‘Appeal delays Bay Trail’, The News 29/10/14) after mediation with council failed to resolve concerns.

KRA president Maureen Lim said council has ignored a proposal, approved by VicRoads, to narrow Beach Rd laneways to accommodate the Bay Trail without the need for “excessive” vegetation removal.

“We knew doing that [narrowing laneways] would still lead to some vegetation loss … they refused point blank to consider narrowing the lanes,” she said.

Ms Lim said the community groups support the Bay Trail but worry the VCAT decision sets a precedent for vegetation removal along Kingston’s foreshore.

“We are absolutely pleased that the Bay Trail is going to go forward …

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but I personally believe they [council] fought so hard to make sure the state government decision that everything [foreshore vegetation] is ‘low risk’ so they can take what they like [in future].”

In 2013, the previous Napthine Coalition government reclassified most foreshore vegetation as ‘low risk’, needing no on-ground survey before removal.

“It is unbelievable the resources council threw at us,” Ms Lim said.

Council hired a planning lawyer, two solicitors and called four town planners as expert witnesses to argue their case.

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said council had been discussing the Bay Trail for “near 15-20 years” so VCAT approval to build the Charman Rd to Mentone Life Saving Club section is a “relief”.

“The fact it went to VCAT on vegetation removal was pretty disappointing considering there was offset planting planned.”

Cr Gledhill said the Bay Trail “is such an important community project” and council resources were allocated on that basis.

“When it’s done I think people will be delighted with it.”

About 1.5 hectares of vegetation from the foreshore will be removed during the Bay Trail section construction.

VCAT found “the loss of native vegetation will have a negligible impact on the biodiversity of Victoria” in this instance and “there are no substantive environmental or landscape impacts from the loss of native vegetation”.

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Art exhibits are autumn show pieces IN autumn, thoughts turn to exhibiting art at the Mentone-Mordialloc Art Group.

The community group’s Autumn Members Exhibition will be held at the historic Hay and Grain Studio at Granary Lane, Mentone in April.

Art group president Marg Duke said entry to the exhibition of traditional and modern artworks is free.

“It’s the big exhibition for all of our members. We have nearly 400 members and they’re eligible to put in work.”

Artworks are available for sale. The autumn exhibition is one of two major exhibitions hosted by the art group each year.

The artists are preparing to leave the Granary Lane premises and will move into a new Mentone Activity Hub to be rebuilt at Venice St. “We love the building we’re in but it’s got cracks and is become quite close to becoming dangerous so we need to move,” Ms Duke said. “The new building will be ideal.”

The Autumn Members Exhibition is open daily, Thursday 16 April to Friday 24 April, 10am-4pm. Exhibition hours on Friday 17 April, 10am-6pm.

Call 9584 6376 or see mentonemordiallocartgroup.org.au for full details.

Easel does it: Mentone Mordialloc Art Group member Jan Graham is one of many artists who will have artworks on display at the group’s autumn exhibition.

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Being part of Yarra’s ‘journey’ a joy

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ASPENDALE Gardens’ resident Sharon De Souza is sure to miss her 11 month old puppy when she makes the transition to becoming a working seeing eye dog, possibly as soon as next month.

But she consoles herself in the knowledge that her role in training golden labrador Yarra is fulfilling a worthwhile community service.

“Yes, I am dreading the thought of losing my little girl, but I know she will be going to someone who needs her,” she said. “She’s a very clever little dog.”

In her new role, Yarra will provide companionship, mobility and confidence to a blind owner dependent on her intelligence, anticipation and strength of character as a fullyfledged seeing eye dog.

Ms De Souza and her husband have always loved having animals in the house and began to look at different programs that offered them the chance to provide temporary care after losing their own dog.

Reading about the Seeing Eye Dog Association’s Puppy Caring program they decided to give it a try – and are glad they did. The couple adore having Yarra in their home and helping with her development.

“We also do it because we love dogs,” she said. “And Yarra is an absolute gem. We take her everywhere – the bus and train and even to restaurants. Next Sunday we are taking her to a service St Mark’s, Dingley, but I will sit near the door just in case ...

“We also go to a nursing home and she seems to know that people there

THE discovery of 100kg of copper wiring in a stolen car in Hastings is allegedly part of a 20 tonne haul, valued at $250,000, looted from a Tullamarine industrial estate.

The find has led to a Tyabb man, 38, being charged with theft, and other men facing possible charges, in an ongoing investigation.

He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in July.

Detective Senior Constable Nick Sweetman, of Hastings CIU, said Carrum Downs highway patrol members using number plate recognition technology detected the unreturned Nissan hire car on Graydens Rd on 19 March.

They queried the driver about the cargo and, suspicious, called in Hastings CIU. Detectives “after making inquiries through various sources” raided a Moorabbin factory where they found four tonnes of the metal believed to be what is left of the 20 tonnes originally stolen.

Two trailers and a stolen car were also found at the factory.

Detective Senior Constable Sweetman said the copper had been taken to Moorabbin for stripping and processing before being on-sold to scrap metal dealers, including possibly at Hastings and Dandenong.

“A substantial amount had already been on-sold,” he said.

The copper was to be used in a $350 million development near the airport and was stored in a fenced-off compound.

Stephen Taylor

Pawfect partners: Sharon De Souza helped train golden Labrador Yarra to be a seeing eye dog. Picture: Gary Sissons

are different to those she meets on the street: she seems to know that she has to be quieter there.”

Yarra is exercised every morning and taken on a longer walk in the evening to “quieten her down for the night”.

Ms De Souza says she has “loved

being able to experience this part of Yarra’s life journey. After a holiday we plan to apply for another dog.”

Each seeing eye dog costs around $35,000 to train and there is a yearlong waiting list of people requiring one. Puppy carers are essential to the association and its breeding program.

All costs are covered. Volunteers simply care for the puppy in their home from eight weeks to about 12 months, so it’s a way for people to get involved without having to contribute financially.

“We wouldn’t have missed it,” Ms De Souza said.

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Train delays, cancellations frustration Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FRUSTRATED Frankton line commuters are facing ten peak time train cancellations on average per week according to information requested from Metro Trains.

March seemed to be a particularly bad month for cancellations and delays along the Frankston line with commuters taking to online social media to express their anger at being left high and dry at train stations during peak times.

Metro advised The News that 81 train services were cancelled during March and 42 of those cancellations were during peak periods.

Reasons for cancelled services

included vandalism, infrastructure faults, a fatality, trespassers on lines, police requests and anti-social behaviour.

Metro spokeswoman Pauline O’Connor said “it is important to note that incidents on other lines can also affect Frankston line services”.

“Services on Werribee and Williamstown lines regularly become Frankston-bound services once they reach the city, meaning incidents on these lines can impact Frankston services, due to trains and drivers being out of position,” she said.

There were 6,333 scheduled services on the Frankston line during the month of March.

Late last month The Age reported Metro sometimes stopped train servic-

es before they reach their final destination in an alleged effort to meet state government targets.

The train operator is paid bonuses by the government if performance targets are met.

Figures leaked to The Age suggested “short arrivals” – whereby trains stop short of their destination – and “short departures” – when train services begin partway along a line – are not counted as “cancelled” services to meet performance targets.

Ms O’Connor said there were 239 “planned short arrivals” along the Frankston line in March due to planned project works and these services ran late at night or on weekends, with prior notice beforehand.

There were 52 “unplanned short ar-

rivals” and nine of those occurred in peak time. Three out of 19 “unplanned short departures” took place during peak periods.

Commuter frustration at cancelled and delayed train services along the Frankston line has long been a headache for both major political parties with the seats of Frankston, Carrum, Mordialloc and Bentleigh swinging from Liberal to Labor and back again amid discontent at public transport.

School break-in, trio arrested THREE men have been charged with burglary after breaking into Chelsea Heights Primary School, Thames Parade, and stealing various items including soft drinks.

Police will allege the men smashed a window and kicked in the door to the canteen at 2.15am on Friday.

Police later found one offender hiding in bushes near the school and another in a car after being picked up by friends.

They were able to call the third from information received.

A 19 year old of Aspendale Gardens, a 17 year old of Patterson Lakes and a 20 year old of Mentone, have been charged on summons.

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NEWS DESK

Train station design contest ‘a winner’ INTEREST is building in the $50 million revamp of Frankston train station even if construction has not yet begun.

Frankston residents had their say at a public forum last Wednesday evening at the Frankston Arts Centre.

The forum was hosted by Frankston Council ahead of its submission to the state government’s Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce, headed

by Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke.

Members of the public at the meeting hoped the redevelopment of the station and its surrounds will lift Frankston’s reputation and discourage anti-social behaviour around the station.

Mr Edbrooke is certainly not short of suggested ideas for the station revamp during the consultation process and a proposal out of left field could ignite interest in the project beyond Frankston.

Frankston councillor Glenn Aitken has urged the first-term Labor MP to seek design ideas via a nationwide competition.

There is a precedent for Frankston hosting a contest for architects to pitch designs. The Seaford Life Saving Club building design was commissioned after an open national competition held in 2005. Architect Robert Simeoni Pty Ltd won the contract and the firm’s work on the project won architecture awards.

Cr Aitken believes the Frankston community would welcome the prospect of a national competition to design the station since this would also focus attention on Frankston for a positive reason.

“It would create quite a bit of excitement locally with the prospect of designs coming in from across the country,” he said.

“People could look at the designs and choose the best amongst them.”

Mr Edbrooke, who is heading the state government’s Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce, said community consultation on the station revamp is still underway and he is keen to see work begin.

“The suggestion to use a national design competition to produce a plan is one of many creative ideas being considered by the taskforce,” he said.

Neil Walker

Court talk: Coach Mark Gaze makes a point between quarters to members of the Bayside Youth League team which lost to the Kilsyth Cobras.

Player drain weakens young Blues

Design ideas: Frankston Cr Glenn Aitken proposes a national contest for train station design. Picture: Gary Sissons

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The game was over at the end of that quarter with Kilsyth leading 44-29.

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Good to be back: The Mentone Hotel could reopen its doors to pub patrons in a few months’ time.

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The Edgy ‘close’ to reopening THE preservation of the iconic Mentone Hotel is a step closer after the state government recommended the pub should be listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Property development firm Momentum Developments bought the building and its site late last year but founder Paul Huggins has vowed to preserve the pub.

In fact, the property developer welcomed the potential heritage listing.

“We’re delighted with the heritage overlay of the property. We reckon it has increased the value of the building,” he said.

Mr Huggins said Momentum plans to appoint a pub manager to run The Edgy by 1 May although “it’s going to be a few months at least until someone is in there pouring beers”.

He told The News there had been 25 applicants to manage The Edgy with four or five consideration and “two look viable”.

“We’re very close. We’re just working through the finer points of the lease.”

The bottle shop will be removed and apartments

will be built on the site of the existing car park.

“At the worst case there may be apartments upstairs if we don’t get a tenant to take the lot.”

The Mentone Hotel’s facade, the downstairs pub and heritage-listed staircase will be preserved.

Mr Huggins said the apartment project will not be integrated with the hotel and will be kept separate.

“It’s just too difficult.”

A fake real estate ad online selling apartments at The Edgy sparked concern among those supporting the retention of the pub, including the Save The Edgy group, but Mr Huggins said it is “a fraud and is completely fictitious”.

Lawyers had traced the advert to a Philippines telephone number which is unanswered.

“We’re trying to get it [the advert] removed,” Mr Huggins said.

The Heritage Council of Victoria will decide whether to accept the Mentone Hotel on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Neil Walker

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a house in Banyan St, Chelsea, on Saturday.

A WOMAN obtained property by deception when she used a $100 note to pay for $44 in counter products at the BP service station on Boundary Rd, Braeside, at 6.20am on 13 March. She then left the store with $56 in change. The cashier later scanned the note and found it to be a fake.

Car ransacked

Gone in a smash THIEVES smashed the rear canopy of a utility parked behind offices in Balcombe Rd, Mentone, on Sunday and stole cleaning equipment valued at $1200.

Purse stolen A CAR was broken into and a purse containing $250 stolen from under the seat parked in the driveway of a house in Keith Ave, Edithvale, on 1 April. The thieves also searched the glove box and the centre console and stole various credit cards and the owner’s licence. The purse was later found empty at the end of the street and the licence was handed back by a neighbour.

Chain cut, bike stolen A KTM motorbike valued at $2300 was stolen from a block of flats in Nepean Hwy, Aspendale, on Thursday. Thieves cut the chain securing the bike – and another - to a pole under the stairwell. The 2001 bike, an EXC250, has registration number 31220.

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THIEVES left behind a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whisky when they smashed their way into a car in Kinross St, Edithvale, early Sunday morning. They stole the owner’s work uniform as well as cigarettes and a handbag valued at $275.

Police were last week examining the bottle for fingerprints.

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Two computers valued at $2500, clothing of $250, sunglasses of $200 and $10 cash were stolen from a car parked in the carport of a house in Amaroo Dr, Chelsea Heights, overnight on 1 April.

Police said the items were in the glove box, centre console and rear passenger footwell of the Subaru wagon which may have been left unlocked. Neither the owner, nor his dog, heard any noise during the robbery.

Anyone with information on any of these crimes should call Moorabbin police on 9556 6565.

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The signs they are a-changing THE signs are everywhere. Honour boards and plaques are on sports clubrooms’ walls, in hospitals and on school walls. Chances are Seaford engraver Barry Rea had a hand in a sign’s upkeep.

The 47-year-old craftsman has been engraving, making and etching signs for nine years at his Superior Etchworx business.

“I’ve been doing handcrafts all my working life,” he said.

“I started with a leather goods manufacturing business and people always have something they want to challenge you with … I really love the challenges.”

Challenges range “from ridiculously small to ridiculously large”.

“I’ve etched the back of a watch which was an etching the size of a five cent piece,” Mr Rea said.

“For a company called Fast Times I’ve etched a panel that’s about 2 metres by about 2.5 metres.”

Mr Rea said he has a go at just about any project. He has etched whisky barrels, customises car and motorcycle parts and has built Edwardian-style cast iron clad postboxes at clients’ request.

“I collect hand skills like some people collect stamps.”

So-called “failed” projects linger long in Mr Rea’s memory.

“We had one thing where the Prime Minister [Tony Abbott] was supposed to open up the PARC [swimming] centre for the council and I’d made a beautiful glass plaque for that which had to be changed.”

Another time he built an 18-metre “inflatable hill” for rolling Zorb balls

Cabin park deal ‘close’ despite reservations Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

The handyman can: Seaford engraver Barry Rea enjoys the challenge of any handcraft project. Picture: Gary Sissons

with people down it.

“It was sewn together but I misjudged the amount of stress of the material and the thing exploded, basically”.

Fortunately the ‘explosion’ occurred during testing.

His biggest challenge was “a Christmas setting for Santa Claus put up at Stud Park Shopping Centre [in Rowville] about 12 years ago. I made a model of a house that was virtually life-size.”

Mr Rea said it took more than 300 hours to complete and at one point – perhaps taking the spirit of Christmas too literally – he accidentally “nailed

myself to it during the process”.

“I literally put blood, sweat and tears into that job.”

The successes over the years have vastly outnumbered the disappointments. Mr Rea is keen to try his hand at any project a client asks for.

“I like looking at something and thinking ‘Wow! How can I do that?’,” he said.

See Superior Etchworx website at etchworx.webs.com for examples of Mr Rea’s handiwork and call 9773 6250 to discuss commissioning a project.

Neil Walker

A DEAL to ensure the future residency of disadvantaged families and individuals at Seaford Beach Cabin Park could soon be sealed.

Frankston councillors voted behind closed doors after last month’s public council meeting to offer cabin park owner Michael Hibbert a new five-year lease term with a further five-year option to be considered in 2020.

A long-mooted land swap deal – with a Crown land portion of the site, 860 square metres of land facing Kananook Creek, being exchanged with council receiving 675sqm of freehold land facing Nepean Hwy – has been dropped.

Mr Hibbert said he is working through the terms of the ten-year lease with his lawyer and there is still some “toing and froing” with council but he is confident most issues have been resolved despite having some reservations about the lease terms.

“They [council] doubled the rent on me. It’s gone from $40,000 a year to close to $80,000 a year,” he said.

“They reckon they wanted to value it on a commercial basis … at the end of the day we’re pretty much dictated to.”

The cabin park owner said he had agreed to make improvements to the cabin park.

“I’ve made an offer to spend up to nearly $300,000.”

The lease was supposed to end in July last year but council extended it on an ad hoc basis until differences between Mr Hibbert and council could be resolved.

Park life: Marginalised residents at Seaford Beach Cabin Park look set to stay. Picture: Gary Sissons

“They [council] want a $50,000 bond and they want me to pay double the rent, I don’t think they’ve made it exactly easy for me to continue on there but we will,” Mr Hibbert said.

Cr Glenn Aitken said it is clear Mr Hibbert is running a commercial operation and makes a profit from renting cabins to marginalised people at the Seaford cabin park.

Mr Hibbert has his own theory on why council may be “[making] it as difficult as they can for me”.

“My opinion is that they [council] dislike a cabin park. It’s regarded as a bit of slur on the economy of Frankston.

They would really like it gone … [but] I have made a commitment to the people and there’s no reason why I would go back on my commitment.”

The cabin park owner said he had no intention of developing the site. Council rejected a planning application to build 51 units on the site two years ago.

Running club off the mark WHILE most people are still tucked up in bed asleep in the early mornings a group of keen joggers hit Mordialloc’s streets.

The Mordialloc Social Running Club, a new community sporting club formed late last year, is hitting its stride and new runners are being encouraged to join up by founder Jim Poussard.

“I wanted to join a running group to motivate myself but found there was nothing in the area that catered for the ‘average’ runner,” he said.

About 15 runners participate on average with five sessions per week starting and finishing at Mordialloc Pier.

Two of the five sessions are in the evening for those who are not early risers.

The club is free to join and free

coaching is offered by an accredited run coach.

Members also get access to a free online forum to swap running tips.

Mr Poussard hopes the club can become “a strong local community sporting club”. Club members can sign up for target events, such as Run Melbourne, for extra motivation to meet running goals.

After Sunday sessions members have a coffee and indulge in some “running banter” at a local cafe.

It’s the perfect way to get fit and have some fun. See facebook.com/ mordisocialrunning or call Jim Poussard on 0450 379 810 for further details.

Born to run: Mordialloc Social Running Club peers at Mordialloc Pier.

Picture: Gary Sissons

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Private palatial modern paradise Exclusive locale in Frankston South Abundance of space & entertaining areas Zoned living & bedroom arrangements Huge open plan state of the art kitchen Large purpose built theatre room Remote gates, multiple parking areas

$1.3 - $1.5 million OPEN: Visit: eview.com.au

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11 Mills Beach Close, MORNINGTON Saturday April 18 at 12pm Ray White Real Estate, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583

THE ultimate in contemporary living and entertaining, with breathtaking Mills Beach views, this property is full of natural light and boasts vast open spaces that combine modern living with glamorous entertaining zones inside and out. At ground level there is an office or potential fourth bedroom, a huge rumpus room and two double bedrooms, ideal for the kids or guest accommodation. The stateof-the-art kitchen has European appliances including a dishwasher, a butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and Caesarstone benchtops.

The adjoining dining and family room complete the picture with a fire place and floor to ceiling windows looking out to the alfresco entertaining area that captures the stunning bay views. Parents will love the luxurious master bedroom and dressing room, with a private balcony overlooking the in-ground, solar heated swimming pool which is surrounded by paving stones. The recessed lighting in the feature stone walls lift this area to a truly resort-class level. The 424 square metre block has been extensively landscaped

and the gardens have been designed specifically for time sensitive owners. This splendid property is walking distance to beaches and parkland, with cosmopolitan Main Street and all the delightful restaurants and cafĂŠs close at hand for the ultimate lifestyle.

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Sought-After Address So Close To Everything Set on a block of approx. 629m2 this very well maintained weatherboard home will surprise you with its size and large open plan living areas plus the added benefit of 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas. Complemented by extensive polished timber floors, ducted heating, the formal lounge area

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family room or even as rumpus room. Huge rear yard, decked veranda and double carport plus much more and all you need to do is move in.

With everything at your doorstep such as schools, Patterson River, the Patterson River Golf Club and of course the popular beaches. Come and enjoy the lifestyle this beautiful suburb has to offer.

OPEN TO VIEW Saturday 1.30-2.00pm or by appointment

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Peter Gourdouros 0428 234 155 Sofia Vatos 0421 328 255

Office: 8/38a MainHighway, Street, Chelsea Mornington 436 Nepean I P: 8773 1888

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Renovated From Top To Toe Fully renovated inside and out this home is like new and comprises 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, kitchen with new Smeg s/steel appliances and stone benchtops, 2 re-plumbed bathrooms with new wiring and toilets,new lighting, freshly painted throughout with new doors, new windows, new carpet, split system heating/cooling, beautifully restored and polished hardwood floorboards and an original brick fire place. Step outside to your private rear yard with a lovely entertaining area. There is off-street aprking for 3- 4 cars (add a carport or garage STCA) Comprising of an open plan that will suit first home buyers, young family or those looking to downsize in comfort and style with nothing to do but sit back and enjoy your peaceful surroundings.

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Office: 8/38a MainHighway, Street, Chelsea Mornington 436 Nepean I P: 8773 1888

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Brand New Throughout! Be the first to live in this immaculate home set in a quiet beachside location featuring hardwood floors & plush carpets to bedrooms, ducted heating and s/system cooling, kitchen with stone benchtops & dishwasher, large outdoor entertaining area and single remote garage. Call Loretta to arrange a private viewing or inspect as advertised 0432 155 907.

8/372-373 Station Street, Chelsea

$360.00 per week

Fully Furnished, Fully Renovated, Short Term Lease. Quietly tucked away, a short walk to the beach, shops and train station, this 2BR unit that has been renovated throughout with ducted heating, split system cooling, garage with parking for two, sunny deck with low maintenance gardens and storage shed. Available on a 6 month lease to start, call Loretta on 0432 155 907 to view.

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102/39 Dorcas Street, Sth Melbourne

$550.00 per week

This 2BR apartment is fully furnished throughout with kitchenware and linen, a sunny living area with balcony, kitchen with d/w, fridge & microwave, BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to both bedrooms, secure car space if required, s/system heating & cooling, laundry and use of the indoor lap pool, tennis court, gym and garden BBQ terrace.

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10/220 Barkly Street, St Kilda

$420.00 per week

Modern, as new 2BR apartment situated at the end of Acland Street right in the heart of St Kilda and walking distance to transport & cafes. Featuring kitchen with d/w,heating and cooling, European laundry, basement car space and storage cage, & security intercom. Call Loretta to arrange a private viewing 0432 155 907 or inspect as advertised.

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BONBeaCH 53/97 Broadway

BONBeaCH 56 La Perouse Boulevard

affordable Home with Potential

Riverside Living at Its Best

This large immaculate 2 bedroom unit with original features sits in a quiet and friendly street with a large north facing rear garden; ideal for the first home buyer, downsizer or investor with great growth potential.

With an easy floor plan, plenty of storage, new Bamboo flooring and easy potential to renovate, this easy on the pocket home makes for a perfect future investment.

Situated in the heart of Bonbeach this home is a must view.

This idyllic low maintenance property in an excellent location is the perfect new home for the first home buyer, investor or downsizer featuring include: 3 bedrooms plus ensuite with spa bath, family bathroom, open plan kitchen, living & dining, large entertaining deck in a beautifully manicured court yard, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & ducted vacuuming, wide balcony with 180 degree views of the golf course, stone bench tops, quality fittings & double garage.

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By Neg $390,000 - $420,000 Mike Joy 0421 063 771 Nicola Nakon 0411 236 501 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

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By Neg $640,000 - $670,000 Mike Joy 0421 063 771 Nicola Nakon 0411 236 501 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

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BONBeaCH 36 Troy Street

A Perfect Place to Call Home

Nest with Future Growth

The master bedroom comes complete with a renovated ensuite & WIR, the other three bedrooms all with BIRs. The living areas include a formal lounge, spacious wellappointed kitchen with walk in pantry, open plan meals area & family room, rumpus room/ home theatre, renovated family bathroom, large laundry, a covered alfresco area with cafĂŠ blinds & wood heater. Other features including D/H, split system A/C, solar panels, double garage, large back yard & lots more.

This single storey original cedar, 2 bedroom home sits on a 644m2 approx block of land in a beautiful quiet street of Bonbeach. Ideal for the growing family, entertainer, keen investor and has development potential (STCA).

Other features include: 2 living areas, study area/ third living, security alarm system, open plan dining and kitchen, 2 Off street parking spaces, large storage shed in the backyard, ducted heating, 3 ceiling fans, A/C unit and open fire place.

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Buyers Over $470,000 Michelle Stephens 0417 352 644 Cameron Charles 0412 733 795 Carrum Downs 9783 0688 4 & 5, 121 Hall Rd

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By Neg $580,000 - $620,000 Mike Joy 0421 063 771 Nicola Nakon 0411 236 501 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Boating victim’s body discovered Compiled by Melissa Walsh GO and see Matt Elliott in “All a mistake,” Saturday next at Frankston. *** “TRUE love is a spasm, and I’ve had several already.”—Cornelia in “All a mistake.” See our ad. *** “ALL a mistake” next Saturday at Mechanics Hall, Frankston. A FarceComedy in three acts, by St Paul’s Club. *** THE district picnic and sports carnival organised by Mr T. Holland, which was held at Flinders on Monday, realised £75 for the Belgian Fund. *** THOSE who bought tickets for the purposed lecture on “Jerusalem” which was abandoned by Miss Meyer, and have not yet received their money back are asked to apply immediately to Rev G. A. Kitchen. *** WE call the attention of our readers to an advertisement in another column of the announcement of a concert, to be held on Wednesday 28th April, at which mementos, in the form of medals and watches will be presented to the local members of the Expeditionary Forces. Very good talent has been secured, stirring addresses will be delivered and we sincerely hope that there will be a good attendance of the public, so that the send off may be hearty and enthusiastic. ***

ABOUT 160 senior cadets of the 53rd Regiment, under Lieutenant Peoriw, are camped at Ballam Park, 2 miles from Frankston. A church parade was held at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday last, and in the afternoon a route march to Langwarrin took place. The camp broke up on Monday. About 30 boys of the 58th Regiment (Preston and Kew) were camped at the cricket ground. The boys conduct at both camps has been admirable. *** AS a sequel to the sad drowning accident which occurred here last week, the victims of which were two men, news reached Hastings that a body had been discovered by a fisherman named Peter Peterson, who resides at Stony Point. Peterson found the body on the high water mark, about three quarters of a mile in a direct line from the scene of the fatality, on the north side of Han’s Inlet. The body was conveyed to Hastings by Constable O’Shannesey, and was identified by Joseph Amendola as that of his son, Nicholas, who lost his life while trying to rescue Laurence Neilson. The other body has not yet been found. *** WE have been shown a very handsome album, with about 50 photographic views of Frankston and its surroundings taken by Mr J. C. Garrood, to the order of the Frankston Progress Association, who intend to place some in the Tourists Bureau, Melbourne, for inspection by tourist looking out for a beautiful holiday

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resort. The views comprise many of the most picturesque and beautiful spots around the town, and some of the views along the beach and at the pier are really magnificent. There is also shown a very fine view of the township itself. Mr Garrood has shown great taste and judgement in the compilation of the album, and taken as a work of art it is very fine indeed. *** FOREIGN Mission services will be held in the churches of the Frankston Methodist Circuit during the coming week, commencing on Sunday next, when the Rev J.W.Burton will preach in Frankston, Langwarrin, and Somerville in the morning, afternoon and evening respectively, and meetings will be held during the week at Tyabb on Monday, Somerville on Tuesday, Langwarrin on Wednesday, and Frankston on Thursday evening, commencing at 8 o’clock each evening. Mr Burton is spoken of as a fluent lecturer , and is well up on the subject of foreign missions, being organising secretary to the Victorian Branch of missions, and his meetings should be both interesting and instructive. *** ON Tuesday afternoon next, the remodelled school, at Frankston, will be office- ally opened by the Minister and Director of Education. Extensive improvements and additions have been made to the school, and it is now one of the most up-to-date buildings in the State. A room has also been

erected in the school ground for the use of the scholars, fitted with all the necessary furniture and tools which will doubtless be of great advent- age to them in the course of their studies.

The ceremony will commence about half past 2 o’clock, on the arrival of the officials from Melbourne, when, after an inspection of the school and grounds, short addresses will be given to the scholars and parents, when an adjournment will be made to the Mechanics’ Hall, where tea will be spread, and several toasts given and responded to. Invitations have been issued and accepted by the Hon A. Downward, Sir John Madden M.L.A and Crs of Frankston and Hastings, in addition to the heads of the Education Department. It is to be hoped the parents will turn out in force that day and show their approval of the efforts put forth for the benefit of the children. *** A MEETING of the committee of the recently formed Frankston Belgian Relief Fund was held on Thursday evening, 1st April. All the collecting cards, which had been in circulation for the past month, were presented and checked. The total amounted to £9 15s 9d, which was considered very satisfactory, and if a like amount is collected each month it will go a long way in assisting a most deserving fund. The treasurer also acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of an amount of 10s 1d, the proceeds of a raffle of handkerchiefs, from Mrs Hartland. The winner of the handkerchiefs is No 131, C. S. Lincoln.

*** THE body of one of the victims of the sad boating accident which occurred on March 21st, was found on the beach near Stony Point on April 1st by P. Peterson, who was walking to the railway station with some fish. Word was immediately sent to Constable O’Shannesey, who proceeded to the spot with J. Amendola. The latter identified the body as that of his son Nicholas, and the body was conveyed to the Royal Hotel. At the inquiry held on Friday afternoon evidence was given by Alick Lothian and Ernest Maurice Jennings to the effect that Lawrence Neilson fell overboard by some means unknown, and that Amendola dived in to his rescue. Mr J.M.Watt, J.P. found that Guisiffe Nicholas Amendola came by his death on March 21st from drowning, and that he entered the water in the attempt to rescue Lawrence Neilson, who had by some unaccountable means got into the water. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, which was largely attended. The Rev, F. E Watt officiated at the graveside, mentioning in a few appropriate words of the deed in which deceased gave his life. *** A VERY successful concert and art union of gifts, donated by local residents, in aid of the Patriotic Fund, was held in the Hall on Saturday, 3rd April. Mr Robert Cairns presided, and there wars an overflowing audience.

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Great “Boy band” bust-ups of history

By Stuart McCullough ALL good things and the World Cup Cricket Tournament must, eventually, come to an end. In much the same way, it is inevitable that a pre-fabricated boy band must ultimately start to unravel with the speed of a homemade jumper. So it was that Craig bailed out on Bros, Robbie forsook Take That and now Zayn has decided to part company with One Direction.

These things are never easy and almost always messy. And whilst news of Zayn’s departure apparently caused Twitter to pretty much soil itself, I can only say for myself that I greeted it with not so much a gnashing of teeth as a gentle shrug of the shoulders and a careless, ‘Meh’. Until, of course, I realised how it might impact my life for the better. That is, if I was quick enough.

I am not a fan of One Direction especially. My lack of devotion is possibly fuelled by the fact that for about six months I confused the British popsters with ‘Direct Action’ and couldn’t understand what it was about their music that required such extensive negotiations in the Australian Senate.

Having overcome that particular hurdle, I subsequently had the misfortune of hearing their music, most of which seemed based on the sole objective of convincing the listener that the band loved them. Much like Spinal Tap, such an approach almost guaranteed that their appeal would be ‘selective’ in nature. Not that I don’t feel for them in their hour of need.

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band of my era – The Banana Splits – lived up to the promise of their name and blew apart in an orgy of antipathy and recrimination. When news originally broke that keyboard player and the undisputed heart-throb of the ensemble, Snorky, was leaving the band, it was accompanied by the standard press release declaring that he needed time off to recuperate and wished the other members all the success in the

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world. Next thing you know, there are pictures of the world’s most famous musical elephant, his trunk submerged in a giant brandy alexander, getting thrown out of The Troubadour Club with John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, splashed across the front pages of tabloid papers. It’s all so predictable. Cue remorse. Cue rehab. Cue solo album that attempts to grow up all at once but succeeds only in alienating a once-

loyal fan base before winding up in the bargain bin in less time than it takes to sing the second verse of the ‘Tra La La’ song.

The rest of the group, of course, vowed to carry on without their errant ivory-tickler. (Come to think of it, is it cruel to make an elephant play the piano? Just saying.) But much as when Ginger Spice said ‘sayonara’ to the rest of the Spice Girls in order to pursue a career in anonymity, it was inevitable that the band’s career should go the way of a fruit basket and get all pearshaped. Nothing, not even the sight of a newly minted leather-jacket look by the remaining members – Fleegle, Bingo and Drooper – or their decision to recruit synthesizer wizard and parttime cheese maker, Dennis, formerly of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, could halt their inexorable slide. From chartbusting musical behemoths to retailshelf squatters in one fell swoop. Their former band mate fared even worse.

Eventually, Snorky was hounded out of the music business altogether and forced to scrape by as an extra in David Attenborough nature documentaries. I can only hope that a similar fate does not now await poor Zayn.

But where millions of teenage girls see tragedy, I see opportunity. Fact is, now that Zayn has cleared out his locker, a casual vacancy has opened up as a result. Sure, the group could choose to limp through their current world tour and disappoint millions of fans who paid good money to see five people, not four, prancing around on stage. Or they could thumb their re-

maining nose at fate and replace Zayn quicker than you can say ‘underperforming solo album’. How the band responds at this point is crucial to their long-term success. Some bands – AC/ DC, the Wiggles – carry on after losing a member without missing a beat.

Others, such as Van Halen, never really recover.

Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis: your time is now. To assist, I am prepared to offer my services at what I believe is a highly competitive rate. To help you fellas out, I would be willing to step into Zayn’s place at short notice.

And in case you’re drawn to returning to reality television to find a new singer, let me say one just one thing about that as an idea: INXS. Besides, by making me a member of your group, it will inevitably broaden your appeal. Surely there are people who, at hearing that a heavily bearded middleaged man who is a lousy singer and an even worse dancer has been recruited to join the band, will take in interest in One Direction even if that interest might best be described as ‘macabre’.

I’ve been rehearsing my dance moves for the last two days. Granted, there are some teething problems but, any time now, I expect to be able to spin around without falling over. I’ve also sewn sequins on nearly all my clothes including the suits I wear to work. I am ready. So, to my new band mates Harry, Niall, Snorky and Posh, I can only say this: brace yourselves – things are about to get interesting. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Aspendale Gardens - Edithvale Community Bank® Branch

Community Event Calendar AUGUST

Polio Support Group

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Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Held at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington.

Enquiries: 5974 3495

Aspendale Seniors’ Club Social Table Tennis

2nd Saturday of each month at 11am

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club The club’s next meeting is at 8pm on Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, Frankston. Guest speaker is Martin Lagerwey of Martins Butterfly World.

Martin will be showing his remarkable photos of insects. Everyone welcome. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for Aspendale Gardens - Edithvale Community Bank staff members further details.

Chess for primary school pupils APRIL Learn to play chess in a fun and supportive environment.

Exercise For Seniors Improve Gentle Movement: 9.30amyour school gradesMondays whilst learning 10.30am Exercise: Tuesdays 9.30amthis greatEasy game.

Studies have shown 10.30am Fun and Fitness: Thursdays that children who$6play chess develop 9.30am-10.30am per session strong analytical and strategy skills.

Tea and coffee provided Patterson Lakes Community Centre Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday 54-70 Thompson Road, Lakes 12 August.

Classes willPatterson then follow Phone: 9772 8588 on during school term, fee is $40 Frankston District Prostate for 4 weeks. Toand book or ask for more Cancer Support Group information contact: Patterson Lakes The support group meets on the last Community Centre, 54-70 Thompson Thursday of each month at 10am in the Road, Patterson Lakes.

9772 8588.

King Close Community HallCall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues

and their partners are classes invited to attend the Creative writing support group for discussion on prostate Facilitator hosts health issuesAlex and Ruschanow some friendly banter. creative writing classes at Frankston Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood Music Mummies Centre fortnightly Wednesdays Music with Mummieson (14mths-3yrs) @ Church ofParticipants Christ, Chelsea atTuesdays 10am-12noon. are

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Seminar Sat 11th April 11.30-12.30

Seaford Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of each month from 8am to 1pm At Station St, Seaford

Special Display – World War 1

Opportunity to get involved

Chelsea Court House Museum

6 The Strand, Chelsea. Open Sundays 1pm to 4pm. Featuring Gallipoli pictures, maps & memorabilia. Details of men who enlisted from this area and were killed on the battlefields.

Local group weekday visits by appointment. Phone 9772 2896

Library open for research1.30pm-4pm Subject Sewerage Records as a resource Speaker Suzi Zada Members $3 NonCommunity $5 Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Bank staffCommunity members Carrum Includes afternoon tea.

Activity Centre friendship.

Next outing is on Tuesday encouraged and prompted to write All welcome Ph 9783 7058 Recreation Every Thursday Centre Towerhill Rd Frankston Mel 102 D7 August, a 5coach trip to a short piece, then to read it out and 26 (commencing Feb 2015) at Village 10 am Inn The Joy of Community Carrum Community Activity Centre invites share feedback and ideas with each with a stop at Lindt chocolate outlet new members.

We meet every Thursday Gardening other.

Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 then morning tea of scones, cream, (commencing 5 Feb 2015) 10am at 38 Come and find out all about it at Joy of 1445 or email centre@mahogany. jam andSt,biscuits by live Valetta Carrum. followed Join us for exercises, the Earth Community Garden, 15A Joy card making, crafts, oil painting, org.au to book.

Mahogany Neighentertainment. Afterwards enjoy a St., Frankston (rear of Health Centre/ demonstrations, guest speakers and day Pre-School). Sat 11th April, 9am to 1 pm. bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, two-course lunch with optional free trips. For more information call 8588 1831 Contact Sue Kerr on 9783-5229 Frankston North. bingo. or 9772Cost 4564.$27. Call 9775 2304.

Nth Peninsula Activities Group 3rd Friday of each month Peninsula Activities Peninsula Activities GroupGroup meet in Activities for the over group Frankston the 3rd Friday 50s, of each month.

Come along and join in our activities, meets at 10am-12noon on the hear a speaker of interest andmonth share inata the light third Friday of every lunch. Phone 9775 2304.

Uniting Church, High St, Frankston.

Weight Lossfor light lunch and All welcome

Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players to join our Social Table Tennis on a Thursday morning from 9.15am.

If you are interested could you please ring Annette on 9773 4704 or 0417 302 595 for details.

Mordialloc College Alumni Association SEPTEMBER

The Board of AGECOM Enterprises Limited is interested to speak with members of the community who would like to get involved in community banking. We have volunteering opportunities ranging from formal roles as Directors on the Board through to participation on Board Committees.

If you are interested, please contact Chairman, Tony Harford on 0407 338 462 for an initial chat.

throughout FrankstonFootball from 22 Club Mordialloc Superules We are a non for-profit sporting August-6 September. Eightyclub We provide a training program & games for performances of 20 productions over 35’s who still play Aussie rules footy include circuses or in someplays cases in justcafes, to train.

We haveintwo game parks and&operas galleries. sides over 35 years over 40 in years.

We have members training & playing See www.anywherefest/frankston born in the 1950 thru to the 1980. We are for details of all shows. requiring more players & members.

Contact Paul Joyce on 0417 583 025

Probus speakers Carrum Downs Club.

Frankston ProbusProbus Club meets on the MeetFriday 2nd Wednesday of each at month first of each month 10am from 10am at Frankston RSL Bowling Visitors most welcome to enjoyPavilion, activities, Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. along guest speakers and outings. TheGo Sands Hotel,hear Hall aRoad, Carrum and speaker of Downs interest and Contact Tuddin on 9785 stay forPat lunch at the RSL 2678 afterwards on Friday September. Email enquiOver 55’s5Club

200 Beach St, Frankston. For further or ries.probusfrankston@gmail.com details contact Karen on 0432 444 931 call Mary on 0418 568 234 for further Frankston Laughter Club details.

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Introduction to$2.50 volunteering 55 Towerhill RdCost Donated to centre.Jenny/Natalie (03)Resource 9293 7122 Frankston Volunteer Centre will provide information CWA Chelsea Branch Meetingon volunteering to anyone interesting in Monday 20th April, 2015 at 7pm Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Chelsea contributing some of theirRd,spare time Enquires to: Pam (0412 427 349) for the good of their community. or Cathey cwa.chelsea@gmail.com Topics covered include the benefits Carrum Bowling of volunteering, theClub rights and Bowling by the Bay responsibilities of voluteers and SOCIAL BOWLS: Brush up your off-season organisations details of bowling skills byand joining the Carrum volunteer positions available.

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Show’s second round set to jump

By Liz Dart THE 87th Red Hill Show was a winner. Organisers have been delighted by the number of people who have contacted them saying how much they enjoyed last Saturday’s event.

The family atmosphere of the show; the “up close and personal” contact with the amazing range of animals; the grand parade; the woodchop; the entertainment – especially the shearer and the sheep dogs; the rides ... all were crowd pleasers and contributed to the magic of the day.

Competition in all sections – from the heaviest pumpkin to the champion beef animal – was keen and received praise from the judges.

There was a record number of entries from schools in the sheep classes, with Woodleigh School taking out the champion exhibit in the grand parade.

However, two of the most spectacular events of the Red Hill Show are yet to take place. On Saturday 11 April the Clydesdales and harness horses will strut their stuff and also on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, the Red Hill Show jumping will be staged.

Both events will be held at the Boneo Park Equestrian Centre, Boneo Rd, Rosebud.

Admission is $5 a car each day and food and drinks are available.

The Clydesdales, will compete in led, ridden and handler classes with the feature events being the long rein driving and heavy harness competitions.

The show jumping is held over two days in two rings from junior and newcomer competitors to past and present Olympic and world cup riders and horses.

Equestrian sport is one of the few sports where men and women of all

Show stoppers: Emily McGenniss and her prize-winning shelty goat, above, and Leah Young, top left, and greyhounds saved by Greyhound Rescue Victoria. Pictures: Yanni

ages compete on equal terms.

It is also a sport which involves two athletes – the horse and the rider – and the relationship and mutual respect built up between them is the key to a successful partnership.

Horses are not eligible to compete in show jumping events until they are

four years old. They need to be at least eight before they can compete in Olympic Games.

Horses and riders must complete a course of 10 to 13 jumps, testing their skill, accuracy and training.

The aim is to jump the course in the designated sequence with no mistakes.

This is known as a clear round. If any part of an obstacle is knocked down or if the horse refuses a jump, faults are accumulated.

There is a time limit, based on a normal canter speed, during which the round must be completed.

The winner is the horse and rider

alism, the establishment of SBS, banning sand mining on Fraser Island and his apartheid stance in South Africa. Gorgeous Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said of Malcolm “a politician and leader of compassion.

A true gentleman with a heart full of empathy.” We gave Malcolm a second chance and he took it, with bells on; well done Mal. Puts Lord Tony and Seldom Seen Billy well into the shade. *** I PONDER what Joey Hockey will treat us to in the May budget after his disastrous 2014 effort. A whole year in office with every minister instructed to rubbish Labor, no matter the subject in question. Maybe it “seemed like a good idea at the time” but inextricably it’s lead to Neanderthal land when things get serious on their own account. A solid swipe at his mates, the rich kids? Supa dupa looks fragile at best for those earning the big bucks; even a slight swipe at negative gearing? Tony said it will be boring. An even bigger risk if it is.

And maybe I’m dreaming. *** SO here I am in Woolworths making my way peacefully down an aisle. I spot another shopper at the other end coming towards me, purposefully, a big choc a block trolly, dead set in the middle of the aisle. A blank look on her face, glazed, determined, a bulldog. You immediately sense

there will not be any movement at the station; you’re choice is automatic, squeeze to the left or die. She charges on through like Errol Flynn without missing a step. Phew, missed me by “that” much. Sometimes, though rarely, a slight nod of the head. Be warned. *** DON’T you love getting your water bill? True, a mere $30 is now at $200, but think of the positives. A whopping $70 government concession, the added knowledge we are keeping all those South East Water executives in a job and further, their massive salaries (and bonuses) are keeping our economy afloat paying large taxes which pays for our pension? We’re all one big happy merry-go-round family. Then they generously give me the opportunity to win a $1000 gift card simply by signing up to email billing and save those hardworking executives all that messy paper work. Time to pay? A whopping 12 days. Bupa (11 per cent) and electricity up, despite the imaginary carbon tax cut, but Scotty to the rescue with the $2.45 pension increase.

I’m getting some idea of how General George Custer felt? *** DO you drink alcohol? Clearly it’s going down the same path as the smoking epic. Ignition locks at .05? Eventually .04? They won’t stop there, they can’t help them-

selves. A life of making sure we behave in a manner approved by them for our own good, currently at a maximum of two standard drinks per day (Glasses, pots or schooners?). “Alcohol is involved in up to two of every three domestic violence incidents and as many as half of all child protection cases” What’s next?

Easy, increase the tax; looks like they care and more money to play with.

Eventually statistics clearly showing boozers die earlier? Any stats on non-drinkers dying earlier? Any stats on the life shortening effect of masturbation, physically and/or mentally? No chance - we’d nearly all be dead, except me.

combination which incur the least number of penalties, complete the course in the fastest time or gain the highest number of points depending on the type of competition.

Show jumping starts at 8.30am at Boneo Park and other competitions at 10.30am.

A Grain of Salt OTHER than my sympathy for the Essendon players I lost interest in the supplements saga long ago, mainly because it was always an impossibility to read between the lines. I only ever had the one question, still unanswered. If the club doctor did not know about it until after it was started, and when he did know voiced his concerns (ditto Mark Thompson), who decided to ignore these concerns and why? *** WITH almost 12 months until the big eight O I’m mindful of the inevitability of change, aptly named reality. Why travel? Easier to stay put, a day at a time, previous energy levels zeroing. Eight years of this column, maybe a book? I’ve more than had my say and very likely I’m in Groundhog Day? The “voice” suggests a new practical regime? If I remain true to my life pattern I’ll do nothing and wait patiently for a “thought” to arrive, an idea? But an idea without inspiration is close to useless. A rest home, complete with cyanide pill? I revert yet again to darling spoilt Scarlett O’Hara. Inspiration? “I’ll think about that tomorrow”. *** FORMER PM Malcolm Fraser leaves us, sadly. His achievements included the continuation of land rights for NT aboriginals established by Gough Whitlam’s government, multicultur-

*** I HAVEN’T personally seen evidence of the physical side of violence between men and women, albeit threatened verbally countless times, but it’s alive and ever present. Marriage may surely be best described in successful terms as a partnership, where each cares for the other, careers and dreams included, which does nothing to explain the constancy of men truly believing they are the superior partner? I see no good reason for these (generally) male feelings, other than two thousand years of customs and practices in male/female relationships. Often the woman is equal to, or sometimes more intelligent, particularly in terms of human nature

By Cliff Ellen and the greater capacity for true love.

As for who earns the most money, what’s that got to do with it? *** CONGRATULATIONS to our arrogant Australian cricketers...NSW votes in privatisation; no surprise.

True blues...We ponder the inevitability of a GST rise...If penalty rates are reduced they will hire more people, and Collingwood will win the AFL premiership...Best one-liner of the year: “The pensioners of Australia are better off under this government”...

Do The Greens celebrate St Patrick’s Day?..To keep us sane: Clarke and Dawe, the Mad as Hell team and Michael Leunig...Forced family plugs 1: Chelsea boy Glenn Dumbrell (nephew) has written a book One Shot McCain 2: Daughter Jennifer Ellen’s “A Flock of Seagulls” next to Aromas Indian and Bahatacos, Rye. (indoor market and cafe, clothes, giftware, collectables, art, vintage, furniture, records)... “What we want women don’t; and what women want we don’t”....hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond. com. www.ello8.com

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All hail Sutts

Man of the moment: Rye ruckman, Rhett Sutton, celebrated his 200th game with Rye on Good Friday. Picture: Andrew Hurst

NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt ONE of the game’s greatest mobile ruckman, Rhett Sutton, celebrated his 200th game with Rye on Good Friday.

The Victorian state representative led the team out for the Demons in front of a huge home crowd and celebrated a 19-point victory over old foes, Rosebud.

The Demons, sporting a host of new faces, set the game up in the second quarter with seven goals to two.

At the major interval they led by 41 points.

The Buds booted eight goals to five in the second hour but the damage had already been done.

Adrian Gileno booted four goals in his first day out for the Demons while Harrison Wilson impressed also.

Nathan Henley and Kris Bardon were also dynamite for the winners.

As expected, Rob Forrest and Jason Bristow, fresh from Subiaco in the WAFL, dominated for the Buds, while

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Chris Dew, fresh from a senior cricket premiership with Pearcedale, was also solid over four quarters.

Forrest provided enormous drive for the Buds from half back, despite having a heavy tag all afternoon. He was then swung into the middle after half time and the Demons still couldn’t stop him.

Rye coach Josh Moore said Forrest was clearly their best player, while Bristow wasn’t far behind.

However, he was more interested in the performance of his own side.

“If we can produce that second quarter effort for four quarters we’re going to be pretty hard to stop,” Moore said.

Moore said that runner and premiership coach Steve Ryan made a stirring speech before the game, reflecting on the career of Rhett Sutton.

“It was a great rev-up for the boys and a wonderful tribute to Sutts,” Moore said.

Moore too had some nerves before

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the clash.

“Arriving at the game I had some nerves and the atmosphere was like a final. However, when the first bounce kicked off the game, all the outside stuff disappeared and I was into the game,” Moore said.

In the other Nepean Easter clashes, Sorrento thrashed Dromana, highlighting it’s going to be a long season for the Tigers after years of domination.

Somerville kicked off its 2015 season in the way that we all predicted on Easter Saturday, picking up a win against Tyabb.

However, it wasn’t the commanding win that was expected after the Eagles made light work of Peninsula League side Langwarrin in a practice match two weekends ago.

Tyabb, who had arguably the greatest small forward ever in the AFL in Stephen Milne playing in attack, jumped the Eagles and booted the first four goals of the match.

Riley West, Jake Anderson, Michael

Frost and then Milne all booted first quarter goals for the home side.

At this stage of the game, this highlighted two things. One, this was going to be a competitive game of footy and two, Tyabb was not going to be the pushover that many thought this season.

At quarter time, the Yabbies led by 16 points, 36 to 20.

The Eagles engine got going in the second quarter with Justin Farrelly taking control in the ruck and Tommy Shaw starting to cause all sorts of problems down forward.

The former Seaford goal kicking machine finished with eight goals for the match. When Adrian Ridout comes back from his hamstring injury, he and Shaw will be unstoppable.

Adrian Speedy impressed in his first game for the Eagles after crossing from Mornington and Luke Rowe enjoyed the freedom of floating up forward with the additional tall timber to support him.

Jake Anderson was fantastic for the

Yabbies with three goals in a solid four quarter performance, while Milne finished with three.

Kade Anderson and James Cottrell were also outstanding for the Yabbies.

In the most one sided Easter Saturday game between Sorrento and Dromana, the reigning premier kicked off strong, booting 17.9 (111) to Dromana’s 10.9 (69).

Myles Pitt booted five goals and James Hallahan four for the winners while Daniel Grant and Tyrren Head dominated.

Even more exciting for the Sharks was the unveiling of some new talent, including Max Kleverkamp, who impressed with a goal in his first senior game.

The news was less exciting for Dromana, who struggled to hit the scoreboard.

Matthew Bedggood was the only multiple goal kicker with a couple, while Daniel Guerts and Christian Ongarello were among their best players.

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Helping hand: Ex-Saint Stephen Milne was a welcome inclusion for Tyabb, but not enough to get a win over Somerville. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Pythons show early fang PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt ALL of the hype and excitement surrounding former Richmond, North Melbourne and West Coast forward Aaron Edwards came to life on Easter Saturday.

Playing for his new club Pines against traditional rivals Seaford, Edwards dominated across four quarters and booted six goals in a best on ground display.

Playing as a high forward, through the middle and even down back at times, Edwards finished the match with six goals from his 11 shots (6.5) in his side’s 15.15 (105) to 11.10 (76) victory.

The home side broke the game open in the second quarter, booting eight goals to one to lead by a whopping 42 points at the long interval.

Seaford had the better of the Pythons in the last hour of the match, booting seven goals to four but with the likes of Luke Potts and Brendon Cowell dominating and Jamie Messina at his best, the home side had all of the answers.

Taylor Strachan was superb for the Pythons in the ruck in his first senior game for the club.

Pines coach Pat Swayne said that Strachan would be a super player for his side this season, given his athleticism in the ruck.

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Swayne said it was good to get into the real stuff.

“There were some things that we were really happy with and obviously there are some areas that we need to keep working on,” Swayne said.

Seaford coach Ben Crowe has had a terrific pre-season and this showed on Saturday. Crowe was superb for the Tigers and certainly led the charge when the chips were down.

Nick Braund was a new face in senior Tigers colours and he performed well, while Collingwood VFL player Rourke Fischer was also out on the park for the Tigers.

Edithvale-Aspendale got its season away to a flier, smashing

Bonbeach by 14 goals.

Bonbeach, who played in the grand final last season, lost more than a dozen players in the off season and clearly didn’t recover.

On Good Friday the Sharks booted three goals in the opening term and only two more for the rest of the match. They led the Eagles by 12 points at quarter time.

Michael Meehan, fresh from the amateurs, booted four goals for the Eagles while Brett O’Hanlon, who has been playing at Richmond, finished with three majors.

Brad Tagg was a player that was rumoured to be leaving the club in the off season but decided to stay. He also finished with three goals, as did

Jarrod Garth, who was terrific last season.

Brody Lawford was another new face for the Eagles and he impressed, as did Josh Tripcony, another local teenager in the side, while Timmy Mannix, who was whacked with the injury stick last year, was back to his brilliant best.

Chris Bryan, the former Collingwood and Carlton ruckman, made his debut for Bonbeach and finished with two goals, while Mark Tyrell, Owen Hulett and Jackson Casey collected the top votes.

With the losses the Sharks have suffered this season, a lot of responsibility comes down to Bryan, Tyrell, Hulett and Casey.

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