Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 5th November 2025 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Paramedics make quick roadside call

Councils promise to ‘work together’

FRANKSTON and Kingston Councils have signed an agreement to meet regularly and collaborate on future projects.

The “Nepean Partnership” was officially signed off by Frankston and Kingston councillors at their respective public meetings last week.

The proposed partnership originally included the Mornington Peninsula Shire, which ultimately declined to sign up amid a bitter fallout with Frankston Council (“Canberra trip sparks conflict” The News 26/8/2025).

A report on the partnership prepared by Frankston Council officers read that “decisions and communications are to be made collaboratively, ensuring transparency and shared ownership of outcomes.”

“A Partnership Steering Group, comprising each council’s mayor, CEO and key officers, will oversee implementation and progress,” the report read. “The steering group will meet quarterly, with secretariat duties rotating annually between the councils. Both councillor groups and executive teams will meet annually to review progress and endorse future priorities.”

The partnership proposal has been championed by Frankston mayor Kris

Bolam, who said “we know whenever there’s a change of government, or there’s a swing against the government, the sand belt of the south-east metro region of Melbourne is where it happens. I think strategically being allied with a council that runs along that Nepean stretch is politically and strategically advantageous.”

“Governments are giving less and less money to local councils, and we need to pool and we need to advocate

together with other councils,” Bolam said. “I’m delighted that our Kingston colleagues can see the benefits of this relationship and I appreciate councillors’ support in finalising this agreement. I think it’s a good thing and in time I’m sure it’ll take many new forms, but this is a start and the task now is to make it work.”

All but two Kingston councillors voted to sign off on the partnership. Continued page 7

BABY Genevieve and her parents have reunited with two Ambulance Victoria paramedics who helped assist with her dramatic birth. Tenesha Johnson and Alex McLay (pictured left) helped deliver Genevieve in the back of an ambulance on the side of the road. Last week they visited the Carrum Downs family to meet the healthy seven-month-old. See story page 6.

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Kingston Council posts big surplus

KINGSTON Council has posted a surplus of $25.5 million for the 2024/2025 financial year, a $17.3 million improvement on the adopted budget’s projection of an $8.2 million surplus.

The surplus was revealed in Kingston Council’s annual report, which was published last week. The contract for Mordi Aquatic Centre works being awarded after the adoption of the budget is the main cause of the difference between the projected surplus and the eventual outcome.

The annual report read that “council’s total capital works expenditure for 2024–25 was $68.6 million, which is $17.1 million below the approved budget. The variance is primarily due to the timing of the Mordi Aquatic Centre construction contract, which was awarded after the budget was adopted. As a result, planned expenditure for the project was deferred, though the overall project budget remains unchanged.”

The annual report also read that increased activity at Waves Leisure Centre had proved a financial boost to council’s coffers.

In a message to ratepayers in the annual report, Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley outlined the infrastructure projects which were completed in the last financial year.

“A liveable Kingston has been enhanced through projects such as the completion of the Chelsea netball courts and carpark, and renewal works at key community buildings, including the former Mordialloc

Courthouse, Chelsea Yacht Club, Highett Pavilion, Turner Road MCH Centre, and Mordialloc Sailing Club,” she said.

“Beyond construction, the muchloved Mordi Fest drew more than 26,000 people to Peter Scullin Reserve. Our most significant investment in community health – the Mordi Aquatic Centre – is now rising above ground, with piling and foundation works complete. The Waves

Investment Strategy program is also well underway, helping shape future investment opportunities.

“We’ve invested in open spaces and recreation with a new outdoor gym at Bicentennial Reserve, upgraded playgrounds at Brownfield Street Reserve, McDonaldHealy Reserve, Meribah Court and Glyn Court Reserve, and the launch of the Beach Access Volunteer program at Mordialloc Lifesaving Club.”

Kingston Council CEO Peter Bean said “careful financial management and our steadfast commitment to the Council Plan have enabled us to invest wisely in a liveable, sustainable, prosperous, healthy, safe, and well-governed city. Over the past year, we delivered 238 projects and invested $66.7 million back into our community.”

“This year we adopted the 2025–26 Budget, which includes

$103.6 million for capital works – continuing development of the Mordi Aquatic Centre, revitalisation of the Edithvale Shopping Village, and many other projects. Central to the budget is a $2.3 million cost of living support package to assist residents during these challenging economic times. Your voice has shaped many of these decisions,” he said in his budget message.

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CONTRUCTION crews work on the new Mordi Aquatic Centre. Picture: Supplied

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Police hurt in ramming

TWO police officers were hurt when a car allegedly rammed into their police vehicle numerous times in Sandhurst in the early hours of 30 October.

Police say they saw two men running after an alleged aggravated burglary at a house on Ethereal Way at about 1am, before getting into a white Ford Ranger. Police followed the car into Toporoa Court, where they parked behind the car once it pulled into a driveway.

The Ford driver allegedly drove back and forward into the police car and garage. The passenger fled on foot and the driver drove off towards Wodalla Circuit.

A senior constable was taken to hospital with non-life-threateninginjuries, and an acting sergeant suffered minor injuries.

A 20-year-old Frankston North man was arrested on 31 October and charged with two counts of aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving, assault police, recklessly cause injury, assault with weapon, reckless conduct endangering life, theft of motor vehicle and aggravated burglary. He appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on 6 February.

Police are still searching for the second alleged offender.

Alleged extortion investigated

A FRANKSTON South man has been charged in relation to an alleged $6.6 million extortion of a construction company.

In a statement Victoria Police said that in October last year, alleged perpetrators “falsely claimed to have acted as mediators between the company and union officials, purporting to have negotiated on their behalf to prevent disruptions at the company’s building sites. The company was then sent an invoice for $6.6 million and allegedly extorted.”

On 29 October a 44-year-old man from Frankston South was arrested and charged with extortion and refuse to comply with a data access order. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 November.

On 24 October, police charged three other men in relation to the matter. A 51-year-old Melbourne man, a 45-year-old Southbank man, and a 45-year-old Hillside man were each charged with extortion and refuse to

comply with a data access order. The Southbank man was also charged with attempt to obtain property by deception. The trio was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 20 January.

The investigation was undertaken by Taskforce Hawk. Victoria Police says “Taskforce Hawk is focused on assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry.

“It also continues to proactively target organised crime associated with the sector, including a focus on any individuals employed within the construction industry who have known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs. Police are also instigating approaches with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as working closely with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.”

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POLICE arrest a 44-year-old Frankston South man. Picture: Supplied

Life saving funds wanted

KINGSTON Council is calling for the state government to provide more support for life saving groups.

Water safety has been at the front of mind for many after two people died in the water at Frankston and one is presumed to have died in Mornington during a wild storm last month. At Kingston Council’s 27 October meeting, councillors voted to advocate for the state government to “provide immediate funding for paid lifesavers at Carrum to enhance public safety during the peak summer season” and “recog-

nise Life Saving and Paid Lifeguards under the Emergency Service and Volunteer Fund to provide an ongoing funding source for paid lifeguards at LSV identified key locations.”

Crs Sarah O’Donnell and Caroline White each donned life saver uniforms at council’s October meeting in support of the proposal. The motion was approved with the support of all present councillors: Crs White, O’Donnell, Chris Hill, Tess Law, Tony Athanasopoulos, Georgia Erevnidis, Georgina Oxley, and Jane Agirtan.

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Urgent delivery goes smoothly

CARLA Atkins’ first child, Genevieve, came into the world in unusual circumstances earlier this year. Last week the happy family reunited with the paramedics who helped deliver the child on the side of the road.

On 27 March, the Carrum Downs mother went into labour. Things progressed quickly, prompting a call to 000 to help get her to hospital.

Paramedics soon arrived to take Atkins to hospital to deliver her baby. Young Genevieve wasn’t so keen to wait though - the ambulance ended up pulling over on the side of the road so the baby could be safely delivered in the back.

Ambulance Victoria paramedics Tenesha Johnson and Alex McLay rose to the challenge to safely deliver the newborn into the world. Johnson said “we were about four minutes from hospital and she started grunting and suddenly the baby’s head was right there. I pulled the ambulance over on the side of the road and Carla ended up having her baby very quickly.” Genevieve was born without complications. Atkins said “it was a very fast and unexpected delivery. I thought I’d have 24 hours of labour ahead of me. If I’d known she was half an hour away, I wouldn’t have complained as much about the pain.”

Last week Atkins and her family reunited with the paramedics and thanked them for their help. “It was special for all of us – my first child and both Tenesha and Alex’s first childbirth as paramedics. For them to be part of the start of her life is very special for us,” Atkins said.

“Thank you to them both for their patience and understanding. They were extremely calming for me. I’m so grateful they were there and that everything went so smoothly. Genevieve always has a smile on her face, and she sleeps through the night. She is a dream baby.”

BABY Genevieve reunites with the paramedics who assisted with her dramatic birth. Picture: Supplied

Kingston and Frankston sign council partnership

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Cr Sarah O’Donnell, who spoke in favour of the proposal, said “I’m a strong believer that many hands make light work.

“There is absolutely no fallout and there is no financial obligation. It is a promise to each other that we will work together to find the best outcomes,” she said. “When we work together to resolve issues we will be so much more successful. So when we are looking at our next door neighbors down the beach, let’s lead by example. Let’s show Bayside and Mornington Peninsula that you guys can come on board.”

Frankston Council’s report noted that the “Nepean Partnership Agreement does not create a legally binding relationship between the participating councils.

“Councils must ensure that all collaboration, information sharing and joint advocacy occur within the legislative framework governing confidentiality, conflicts of interest, procurement, and the use of public resources. Any future shared projects arising from the partnership that involve funding, service delivery or asset ownership would require separate, legally binding agreements endorsed by each council.”

Beach accessibility a focus

BEACH matting for wheelchairs will soon be rolled out across Frankston Beach as part of a push to make the foreshore the most accessible in the country.

The pilot program is being undertaken by Accessible Beaches Australia and Frankston Council. Measures set to be taken at Frankston Beach by summer 2026 include the installation of accessible beach matting, beach wheelchairs, bookable day beds, designated drop-off zones, and the addition of staff to help people in and out

of the water. Accessible Beaches Australia founder Shane Hryhorec said he hopes that Frankston will be the first beach of many to adopt the accessibility measures.

“This is going to change the story for people with disability,” Hryhorec said. “I visited Antibes in France last year — one of the most accessible beaches in the world — and now we’re trialling that same model here in Frankston. If it works, we’ll replicate it across the country.”

Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “our beach is our greatest asset. We have more than 30,000 residents identifying with disability, and we’re determined to make sure everyone can enjoy this space.

“Partnering with Accessible Beaches and local stakeholders brings us closer to becoming Australia’s most inclusive beach.”

The ABA receives funding support from Equity Trustees and the Victoria Magistrates Court Fund for its projects.

FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam and Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley earlier this year. Picture: Supplied

A TRIP to Antibes in France (inset) inspired a plan to improve accessibility along the Frankston foreshore. Pictures: Supplied

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

Legends of the Skies Theatre at the Moorabbin Aircraft Museum presents ‘SMITHY’

a musical flight through history, Kingsford Smith’s achievements as engaging theatre, immortalizing the marvels and challenges of early aviation. Performances November 6 through 9. Bookings through Trybooking.

Chelsea Concert Band Sunday 16 Nov, 1.30pm - 3pm Musical Spectacular and afternoon tea. St. Chads Church, 12-14 Thames Promenade, Chelsea. Adults -$20. Conc/senior - $17. Go to https://shoutforgood.com/eventticketings/ccb. for tickets.

Mentone Community Garden Open Day

Sun 30 Nov, 10.30am-1.30pm

9 Venice St, Mentone. Free seedling & plants giveaway, a speaker on permaculture at 11.45am, a ukulele group, sausage sizzle and face painting, treasure hunt for the kids. More info: www.mentonegardenclub.org.au/news

Chelsea Activity Hub

Provides a wide range of programs and activities. Something to suit everyone so come along and enquire at 3 Showers Ave, Chelsea. 9.00am –2.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri or call 9581 3045. Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston

Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau Tues, Wed & Fri 10am4pm. We assist people and families with: bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com or visit: mentonecaib.org.au

Rotary Club of Chelsea Raising funds to support those in need. Meetings are each Tuesday 6.45pm at the Chelsea RSL. Visitors are welcome to our meetings and to stay for dinner. Bookings and inquiries – call Kevin Harrison 0407 772 225.

Rotary Community Market at Mentone Heritage Railway Station. 1st Sunday of every Month, 9am-2pm. Arts, Gifts, Textiles, Wellbeing, Toys, Candles, Jewellery, Clothes, Hand Made Jumpers & Beanies. Local groups & Buskers to entertain you.

Community Visitors - Kingston & Peninsula Area. The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.

Speaking Made Easy

Public Speaking for Women. Meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays 8.15pm at Sundowner Community Centre, Jacobs Drive, Clarinda. Learn at your own pace amongst friendly, encouraging women. www.speakingmadeeasy.com.au. Email: vicmembership@speakingmadeeasy.com.au

Contact Sherrilyn - 0419 008 575

Dragon Boating. Every Sunday at 9am. For Breast Cancer Survivors and friends. Join Pink Lotus paddlers at Patterson Lakes for fun, fitness, friendship and support. No experience necessary. For more information please contact Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455

Mordialloc Bowls Club – New Member Offer

We are looking for new and experienced bowlers. Join our friendly club and have your fees waived for the first year and receive a free club shirt and hat. Contact Phil Hardy - 0408 726 787

Kingston District Girl Guides - activities for girls age 6 to 17 years to “Explore, Learn, Lead”. Carrum Guides meet Tuesday at Carrum Community Guide Hall. Mentone Guides meet Monday at Beaumaris Guide Hall. For more information contact Jan on 0421 042 296. Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau.

Tues, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. We assist people and families with bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com No appointment necessary.

Probus Club of Edithvale

We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Longbeach RSL, Thames Promenade Chelsea at 10.30am. New members welcome. For more information call Barb on 0409 862 004

Lions International – Beaumaris

We are a small, friendly, community minded group, dedicated to making a difference in our local area. Formal meetings are once per month to discuss fundraising and community support activities. Contact Vern: vcostelow@bigpond.com Mosaic Community Choir Cheltenham

We love to sing, sing, sing! We welcome anyone who enjoys singing. No previous experience is needed; learning is part of what we do. Mondays, 7:30pm, Cnr Pine St and Chesterville Rd. www.mosaicchoir.com.au or 0419 599 396 Braeside Park Walking Group. Tuesday and Friday at the Visitors Centre Carpark. Arrive 9.20am for 9.30 start. Circuit 5 km or shorter. Enjoy a pleasant walk around Braeside Park in the safety of a group of like-minded people.

Frankston CWA

Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Rotary Club of Mordialloc-Mentone Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm meeting and dinner afterwards at Mentone RSL, Palermo Street, Mentone. New members welcome. Call Trina Williams on 0403 046 449 or email: info@mordiallocrotary.org.au

NEW! The Wetlanders - Social Walking Group. Join our walking group leaders, discover new local paths and meet new people! Every Thursday at 10am. Meet at the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre Enquiries : 03 9772 3391

Coffee and Chat Chelsea

Join us at Cafe Espresso for a cuppa and cake and a friendly chat. We get together on the last Monday of the month. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301

Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12 noon (weather permitting). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 13 Beardsworth Ave Chelsea. PH: Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive.

Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League. MBCL advocates to: protect fragile foreshore reserve with native coastal plants, habitats, natural coastal amenity, restore wetlands, and waterways, save suburban heritage and amenity. First Wed month 2pm Mordialloc, Sec: 0434 043 416, 9580 2706, secretary@mbcl.org.au, www.mbcl.org.au

View Club

Mordialloc Chelsea Evening View Club, meet the first Tuesday of the month at The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc. View is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women connect and raise funds for charity. Contact Rhonda Lawrence: 0407 771 625.

Parkinson’s Peer Support Group

St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172.

Bayside Makerspace - Chelsea Creative Workshops | Community Monthly: Creative Huddle - Casual Social evening. Fortnightly: Writing Group. Weekly: Creative CoWorking. School Holiday workshops. Cricut craft machine classes. Bookings essential. Hire The Makerspace. Follow @baysidemakerspace IG/FB Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.

Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted

The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.

Photographic Club

Looking to take up or improve your photography?

The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au

Big Breakfast Chelsea

7am-10 am every Wednesday. FREE Full hot breakfast! Everyone welcome. Full sit down service, take away also available. Join us for friendship and great food. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301

Bayside Food Swap. Monthly on a Sunday at 10.30am in local home vegetable gardens. Share excess veggies, seeds & plants over a social chat & morning tea. Contact Joanne on 0417590011 or baysidefoodswap@gmail.com

Chelsea Heights Community Centre

At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.

Kingston U3A

A friendly group of Seniors meet at Mentone Hub every Tuesday to play cards & board games at 10am to 3pm. BYO lunch.Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. New members welcome. Contact Heather on 0408 036 247.

Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens

Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House

We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc. Seniors Easy Exercise Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc. Probus - Carrum Downs

Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925 The next Community Event Calendar will be published 3rd December 2025 Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 26th November 2025

We need your help to make Kingston the best place to live, work and play. Share your ideas and feedback, and suggest new projects, facilities and initiatives year-round. Your feedback will be used to help shape future Council budgets.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

MOVIE:

THURSDAY

BLUE LIGHTS

SBS, 9.25pm

Patrolling a similar beat to Line of Duty and Trigger Point, this gritty Belfast-based police drama follows newly qualified officers as they navigate law and order in a post-conflict Northern Ireland. Hailed for its authentic portrayal of the unpredictable and harrowing nature of the risky job, the BAFTA-winning series remains as topical as ever in its action-packed third season. In this week’s penultimate episode, Grace (Siân Brooke, pictured left) and Sean (Brendan Quinn) bring in George (Conor Mullen) for questioning.

THE BOURNE LEGACY

SEVEN, 8.30pm, M (2012)

Set in the same world as Matt Damon’s trilogy, The Bourne Legacy makes do just ﬁne without the series’ original protagonist, Jason Bourne. Taking on the lead role this time is Jeremy Renner as super soldier Aaron Cross. After surviving an attempt on his life during a training exercise in Alaska, Cross embarks on a quest to ﬁnd those responsible for his genetic enhancement. His hunt leads him to biochemist Rachel Weisz (pictured right with Renner), who helps his search for those behind the top-secret operation.

Thursday, November 6

FRIDAY

MAIGRET

ABC TV, 8.35pm

This modern British adaptation oﬀers an enticing update for Georges Simenon’s iconic character. This time, Benjamin Wainwright, from period drama series Belgravia: The Next Chapter right), brings a deadpan sense of humour to his Maigret, a relatively young chief inspector who prefers not to play by the rules of the Parisian police. In Friday’s premiere, he’s tasked with investigating a series of bank robberies, but instead is drawn to the murder that his colleague Foulon (Jack Deam) is working on. He decides to juggle both cases, racing to solve them before he gets himself ﬁred.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

SATURDAY SOCCER

10 DRAMA, 4.30pm

For reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City and premiers Auckland FC, the first three rounds of this season have almost been a warm-up for Saturday’s dynamite derbies. Each faces their fiercest rivals (Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix respectively) in an unmissable double-header. Auckland managed to top the table in their first season, coming out

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 9.55 I Was Actually There. (M, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml, R) 11.25 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.15 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PG, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

Blankety Blank. (PG)

Bridge Of Lies.

The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Madrid. (PGl)

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: Contested Identities – The Coming Of The English. A snapshot of Europe in the year 1000. 9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters a former social work client.

Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav) 11.55 The Shelter. (MA15+v, R) 2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.05 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies gives his opinion on tattoos. Featuring Georgie Carroll, Chris Wainhouse and Jason John Whitehead.

9.30 First Dates UK. (PGa) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today Extra. (PG)

of topical issues.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mlm) A hero bystander uses CPR.

9.30 RPA: Farmer Mark. (PGm, R)

A farmer suffers a brain aneurysm.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+av)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Mls, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early

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Benjamin Wainwright in Maigret

Friday, November 7

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Cancer Killers. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria.

6.00 QI. (PGals, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis supercharges veggie soil.

8.35 Maigret. (Premiere, M) Maigret must choose between his sense of justice and his career when a burglar is found murdered.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.00 Crime Night! (PG, R)

Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Silent Witness. (Mad, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Why Cities Flood. (PGa)

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) Nick Knowles explores Death Valley. 9.25 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG, R) A look at the Amazon’s ancient civilisations.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 11.55 Rogue Heroes. (Mlv, R) 2.05 London:

2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 TBA. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.25 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, M, Kurdish, Turkish) Noon Blue Jean. (2022, M) 1.50 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.35 Enigma. (1982) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 1.55am Late Programs. 5.40 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. 11.55 MOVIE: Mama Africa. (2011, PG) 1.30pm Art From The Heart. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.20 The Shaman’s Apprentice. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: Yolngu Boy. (2001, M) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Behaviour. (2023, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl, R)

12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)

1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Animal Rescue. 8.30 Gatecrashers. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Crowded Continent. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R)

A federal agent returns to his home town in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

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6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 The Dog House UK. (Premiere, PGa) Breeze the American bulldog meets Charlotte. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Newlyweds must decide between inner-city Sydney and suburban North Shore for their first home. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Bruce Springsteen. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm The Bee Whisperer. 2.10 A Fork In Australia. 3.10 Bamay. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22. 1.05am Letterkenny. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Saturday, November 8

(PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R)

Australian Story: It’s My Party – Kirsha Kaechele. (Final, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Chaos ensues at Humphrey and Martha’s wedding.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) Mackenzie investigates when a mine owner is found dead in his locked bedsit.

9.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, MA15+l, R) Cheryl and Alice discover that in order to really challenge Rob, they will have to stop playing by the rules.

10.30 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Matched. (R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. Sydney Olympic FC v Moreton City Excelsior FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. South Melbourne FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes: Bagshot Park. (PG)

8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. Autumn descends on the estate.

9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Sanyo Shinkansen routes.

10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R)

11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R) 2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Eddie Murphy: Hollywood’s Black King. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. 11.30 Snowpiercer. 1.20am Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 3.45 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Enigma. (1982) 8.10 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 10.05 Only The Brave. (2017, M) 12.35pm The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 2.25 Spitfire. (2018,

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Charity Raceday. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. First elimination final. Carlton v West Coast. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel.

8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum.

11.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mv, R) An astronaut crash lands on prehistoric Earth. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt.

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) 12.00 How Did They Fix That?

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.

9.55 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+lv, R) A Detroit cop encounters corruption. Steven Seagal, Isaiah Washington.

11.50 Next Stop. (R)

12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R) 1.30 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Third Test. England v Australia.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) A woman with too many items wants to sell her house.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Multiple crews, including police and fire, are dispatched after a suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (Final, PGals, R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.15 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, November 9

6.00 Rage. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Dover Heights. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.

8.50 The Forsytes. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family. 9.45 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mals, R) Drag queens travel across the Australian desert. Guy Pearce. 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Rage Closer. (R) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGal, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 8. 4.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. (Premiere) 5.10 Freedom Is A Verb. (PG) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Manhunt. (M) 8.25 The Castle: Rebuilding History. Looks at the rejuvenation project of Norwich Castle.

9.45 Watergate High Crimes In The White House. (Mas, R) Documents the Watergate scandal.

11.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)

12.25 MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PGal, R) 2.00 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R) 4.15 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 3.00 Football. AFL. Women’s. Second elimination final. Adelaide v St Kilda. From Norwood Oval, Adelaide. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

8.30 The Girl Who Caught A Killer. (Premiere, MA15+av) Looks at the tale of Rachel Watts, who at seven-years-old, miraculously survived being abducted, assaulted and left for dead.

11.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav, R) Christina DeRosa.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas)

8.20 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.20 9News Late.

9.50 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Bianca Devins. (MA15+al) A woman in upstate New York is murdered.

10.50 Mobsters: Roy Demeo. (Madv)

11.45 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mlv, R)

12.35 World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Return, PGals) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Kate’s renovation plans are derailed by a treasure hunt for Joon’s lost gold. 9.00 NCIS: Tony & Ziva. (Premiere, Mlv) With their family in danger, a couple must find out who is behind a nefarious cyber-attack. 10.00 Matlock. (PGl, R) Matty helps Olympia. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. (Final) 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 12.25am Forbidden History. 1.20 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.10 Normal People. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Super Monsters. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Amazon Adventure. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.05 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. WAC v Bourke Warriors. Replay. 2.00 Finding Place. 2.30 John Ware Reclaimed. 3.55 The Point. 4.55 Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Capitol 73. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Emily: I Am Kam. 9.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mississippi. (1996, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

Under The Cover Of Cloud. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Movie Show. 7.00 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 11.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 1.20pm The Assistant. (2019, M) 2.55 Enigma. (1982) 4.45 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 6.40 Loophole. (1981) 8.30 Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M, Maori) 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (Return) 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 World’s Greatest Journeys. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Getaway. Noon MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) 1.55 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.50 MOVIE: Ice Cold In Alex. (1958, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.25 Annika. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 QI. (PGls, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (R) 8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: Fairness. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Annabel Crabb. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.10 I Was Actually There. (Mns, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 11.45 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Mal, R) 12.35 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.15 The Bridges That Built London. (PGav, R) 11.10 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (Premiere) Bill Bailey explores Vietnam.

8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. The Boy Who Would Be King. (Premiere) Charts the life of John F. Kennedy Jr.

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Premiere) Comedic game show.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+al, R) 11.40 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R) 2.25 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.30 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Ma) Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to Nolan.

10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A woman is abducted while shopping.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) A crew of violent eco-terrorists abducts a teenager. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas, R) 1.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold.

6.00 9News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3pm History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.25 Bamay. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Warren’s Vortex. 11.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. 12.05am Everyone Else Burns. 1.05 One Night In... 2.00 Django. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Loophole. (1981, PG) 8.30 Under The Cover Of Cloud.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) McCall grapples with her feelings for Dante.

11.20 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Tuesday, November 11

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Amateur musicians play pianos in train stations. 9.20 The Art Of. (Mns) Hosted by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

9.50 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R) 12.15 Planet America. (R) 12.45 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.45 Grand Designs. (R) 2.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Romford To The Blackwater Estuary.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Adrian Dunbar. (Premiere) Actor Adrian Dunbar traces his family’s history.

9.35 The Cancer Killers. (PG)

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Point. (R) 12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Masv, R) 2.15 Looking For Rembrandt. (Ms, R) 3.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.45 Where Are You Really From? 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. (Final) 9.25 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.10 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.05am The Nine Lives Of. 1.00 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.50 Latecomers. 3.05 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.05pm Play School. 3.30 Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Women Of The Sun. 1.10 Sons Of Namatjira. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. (Final) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: The Wind And The Reckoning. (2022, M) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)

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All Began When I Met You. Continued. (2013, PG, Japanese) 7.25 The Movie Show. 8.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 10.15 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) 12.30pm Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M, Maori) 2.40 Loophole. (1981) 4.35 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Wednesday, November 12

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)

10.15 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl and the team investigate a reported bear attack, leading to questions about foul play.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Mandy Ahmadi.

10.30 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)

11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021, Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Toothless Tiger. (PGm)

8.30 Bump. (Madl) Oly thrives with Santi at the Hernandez house.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Wild Cards. (Ma)

11.20 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Premiere, Madlv)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts down a team of killers. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PG, R) 11.05 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (Premiere) Michael Palin visits Venezuela.

8.30 Reckless. (Premiere, Mdls) Two siblings stage a cover up. 9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R) Presented by Alan Cumming. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Ma) 11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter

6.05

Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket

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10.15

Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.20 Ali And Ava. (2021,

Chatham Islanders. 8.30 Reckless. (Premiere) 9.35 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30

8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 12.10am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 1.15 WWE Legends. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 RFDS. (Mad) A mediation attempt takes a turn for the worse. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) The team responds to a crisis at a community centre. 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)

8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Uncovering Evil. (Madv) Looks at one of Australia’s most dangerous predators. 9.40 Parole. Takes a look at Britain’s parole boards. 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Resident Alien. (MA15+a) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As morning breaks, breakfast proves to be a wakeup call for the faithful as the traitors strike again. 10.05 10’s Late

Palais Annual Ball - Hall Beautifully Decorated

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AN outstanding feature of the annual Palais ball, held last Friday evening, was the magnificent decorations.

Never before had such an elaborate decorative scheme been attempted in Frankston, and the effort speaks volumes for the enterprise and enthusiasm of the Palais management.

From the centre of the ceiling to the four walls of the building were ropes of pink flowers, joined up with lattice work, bearing rose leaves, red roses and poppies. The effect was very beautiful, and won the admiration of all beholders.

The floor had been specially prepared for dancing, and proved a delight to devotees of the terpsichorean art.

The Palais orchestra provided firstclass music. Pupils of Miss Vesper gave a very attractive exhibition of dancing. The little girls, in their butterfly dresses, made a very attractive sight, and they displayed excellent talent.

The girls taking part were:Misses Hazel Ives (solo dance), Gladys McCulloch, C. Shepherd, D. Nolan, A. Hill, and M. Thomas. At the conclusion of their dances they were loudly applauded.

The Traders’ set attracted a great deal of attention, and received first prize.

Mr. Hiscock represented McAlpin’s Flour; Miss Hiscock, Silver Star Starch; Mrs. Nolan represented that well-known slogan “Eat More Fruit”; Mr. J. Nolan, Rex Pie; Mr. C. Parnell, Big Ben Clocks; Miss R. Nolan, Nadco Dyes. Mr. Stevens, as a baker, represented the well-known bakery firm of W. Hopkins & Sons; Miss Francis

Nolan, Hoadley’s Chocolates. Others in fancy costume were Miss G. Woodward, Mr. Sinclair, Master Ivan Bell and Miss Logan (Spanish Couple), Miss Grace Morris and Miss Kathleen Parsons as Pierrettes.

The catering was carried out on a lavish scale by “The Tangerine.” ***

A VERY pleasant time was spent at the Mt. Eliza hall on Wednesday evening of last week, the occasion being a social meeting of the congregation for funds of the local church, St. James the Less.

Friends from Mornington and Frankston contributed songs which were much appreciated.

The Rev. Brooksbank as chairman, was all that could be desired.

In a short address he informed those present the church had now been erected 60 years, but for further particulars they must attend the anniversary service the following Sunday.

A liberal response was made at a collection taken up in the hall, the funds benefitting to the extent of £2/18/3.

Tea and refreshments were handed round and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close.

The 60th anniversary service was conducted by the Rev. Brooksbank on Sunday, 25th ult., before a large congregation.

In those days the vicarage was situated about a 1/4 of a mile from the church on land which now forms part of “Moondah” estate, two cypress trees being all that is left to mark the sight.

The photo of the vicar, the Rev. Glover, was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. G. Stone, and was on view

in the church.

The church was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers kindly lent by Mr. Bradbury.

***

Local Wireless Success

A startling development in wireless has been achieved by the popular proprietor of the Music and Phono Parlors (Mr. E. P. Davies), Bay street, Frankston.

His new semi-neutrodyne set has caused very favourable comment in wireless circles.

Nearly 200 people assembled at his place of business on Tuesday last and received a graphic description of the Melbourne Cup.

Cheers were given to Mr. Davies for the delightful demonstration.

So far this is undoubtedly the finest wireless set yet introduced into the district, and Mr. Davies is always pleased to demonstrate this truly remarkable machine to intending patrons.

***

Sale Of “Halcyon,” Mount Eliza

Mr. W. S. Keast, stock and station agent, Queen’s House, Queen street, Melbourne, and Messrs. Ritchie and Taylor, estate agents, Mornington, report having sold, on account of Mr. G. Egg, the beautiful seaside residence known as “Halcyon,” together with 94 acres of land.

The homestead, which contains seven rooms, stands in a fine position, overlooking the Bay and all the surrounding district.

The ground is nicely laid out in lawns, with beautiful drive of pine trees and an attractive garden. There is also a manager’s cottage.

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The property has been purchased by Mrs. Fox McVean, of Mornington. ***

High School Welfare League

The usual fortnightly meeting was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday night last, the attendance of members being not as large as usual.

Mrs. J. Bradbury (president) occupied the chair.

Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence was received from Mr. A. Johnson re piano, which is to be purchased for the High School. A sub-committee was appointed to make enquiries into the matter of a piano and report at next meeting.

Mesdames Bradbury, Legge, Messrs Bishop and Ward were elected to the sub-committee.

Mrs. Bradbury (president) in referring to the recent Spring Fair, said she was very pleased at the excellent results achieved, and wished to personally thank all those who had worked so hard to make it the success it proved to be.

The secretary (Mr. H. B. Legge), stated that the gross returns were about £135. A balance-sheet would be presented at an early date.

Mrs. Cameron moved and Mr. W. Witheridge seconded that all donations which had been received at the recent bazaar be acknowledged through “The Standard”. - Carried. ***

Carrum Downs Wedding: Farrar—Edwards

One of the prettiest weddings ever celebrated at Carrum Downs took place on Saturday, 24th October, the

contracting parties being Lilian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Edwards, “The Pines,” Seaford, and Robert, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Farrar, “Ballymorang,” Carrum.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming, in a frock of ivory satin beaute, with trimmings of pearls, silver tassels, and orange blossom.

The beautiful veil, which was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom, was lent by a friend of the bride, who carried a glorious sheaf of arum lillies and white watsonias and asparagus fern.

She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Edwards (sister of the bride), and Miss Florrie Farrar (sister of the bridegroom). They were both frocked alike in white broche, and carried posies of pale pink sweet peas and asparagus fern.

Mr. Les. Edwards (brother of the bride) was best man, and Mr. Bert Farrar groomsman.

After leaving the church, which was beautifully decorated with arum lilies, marguerites and asparagus ferns, the guests motored to “Terrapee” guest house, Melbourne road, where the breakfast was daintily served.

A reception was held in the Carrum Downs State school in the evening, where dancing was indulged in until midnight.

The bride received a great number of valuable presents, including many cheques.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 November 1925

If it be possible, oh spare my son

REMEMBRANCE Day is observed

to commemorate the end of World War I and to honor all those who have served in wars and conflicts.

During the Gallipoli campaign, the number of Australians killed and wounded (19,000) shocked the nation, yet much worse was to come.

During the battles of the Western Front in France from 1916 until the end of the war in November 1918, 500,000 diggers fought in the trenches of the Somme battlefields, sometimes for weeks at a time and up to their knees in mud.

The bodies of nearly 40,000 Australians lie in the immaculate war cemeteries in France and Belgium; a further 11,000 have no known grave.

More than three times this number were wounded, many of them on more than one occasion.

In the years that followed the war, many returned soldiers died from poor health resulting from their wounds and the aftermath of being gassed.

This day we remember the fallen. Each of whom had people who cared deeply for them and longed for their return.

Reading through the war records, time and time again we came across letters from parents and siblings of lost soldiers begging for more infor-

mation.

The return of personal belongings to give a tangible reminder, or often vain attempts to locate their loved ones final resting place.

This poem sent to us struck a chord immediately, and gives a stark and stirring insight to the pain and suffering of whose who sent their loved ones off to war.

The writer of the poem was Violet Bushell of Chelsea.

Her son had enlisted in the Otago Mounted Rifles in New Zealand and

served first at Gallipoli before being transferred to the Western Front.

Despite the pleading poem, the worst outcome was to befall Violet with the loss of her son.

Dante was killed in action at Messines in Belgium on 27 March 1917.

Very little else is known of the subsequent suffering of Violet at the loss.

The only entry found was in an Australian Red Cross Society wounded and missing enquiry file that read:

“Officially reported as killed in action on March 27th, 1917. Mother desires to know all available particulars of the circumstances surrounding this soldier’s death, place of burial etc.”

61,928 Australian soldiers and 18,052 New Zealand soldiers died during the First World War.

They were sons. They were brothers. They were friends. Their loss would have been sorely felt by those they left behind.

The tragic loss of wartime would have been repeated in tens of thousands of homes during this bloody conflict.

This Remembrance Day, spare a thought for the mother whose words were not heeded:

“If it be possible, spare, oh spare my son.”

IF IT BE POSSIBLE

Savior, the dread offensive has begun, Wilt though, in thy great mercy, stand close to my son. I would commit him solely to thy care, believing for Christ’s sake thou will accept my prayer, I do not know what I should ask of thee, If it is possible keep him safe for me.

In this dread hour of danger, draw though nigh, Let him not be afraid either he live or die. Let him not feel afraid - thy courage give. If it possible, grant that he may live.

If life is granted, give him strength and skill, And make him brave every hour to do thy holy will. And if he is to fall – within thy arms, May he be ever blest and safe from war’s alarms. If it be possible, spare him any pain. If it be possible, bring him home again.

My heart is longing so for him tonight. Lord keep him ever in thy holy sight. Help me, submissive to thy will to be Ever do only what is best for him and me.

Lord in this time of horror soothe my fears. In agony I cry to thee, in bitter tears.

Saviour, hear my cry –Stand close beside him now, whether he live or die. I ask the best – thy will, not mine be done; If it be possible, spare, oh spare my son

– Violet Bushell

Lest We Forget

A time to stop and remember

AT the stroke of the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of this year, we will stand in silence.

Deliberate silence is not something our modern society is acquainted with. Notifications constantly ping on our phones, cars rev on our roads, and customers chat away in our cafes. Remembrance Day provides us with an opportunity to stop, reflect, and remember those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peace operations at home and abroad.

According to the Australian War Memorial, 416,809 Australians served in the First World War with 112,399 being Victorians. Over 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. In the Second World War, 990,900 Australians served, including 205,758 Victorians. Over 39,000 gave their lives and 30,000 were taken prisoner.

In my electorate of the South Eastern Metropolitan Region, over 12,000 Australians were enlisted.

These Australians surrendered their lives to give us a life free from dictatorship and tyranny, and their sacrifice afforded many rights and privileges. Giving up one’s own life is the greatest act of love.

Philosopher George Satanya once noted that ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’.

Together, we must ensure that future generations never forget the facts and lessons in history.

Parents should read history books to their children and governments should prioritise war history and its complex context and issues as a key part of our curriculum.

We must judiciously respect the institutions that our troops served under and died for, including our national flag, our constitutional monarchy, and our parliamentary democracy. If these institutions are eroded, we will fail our fallen.

So, on this Remembrance Day, I encourage you to bring your family members to a local ceremony to participate in the moment of silence, watch the flags be lowered, listen to the bugle play and sing the National Anthem with pride as we remember. Lest We Forget.

Ann-Marie Hermans MP Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region. Shadow Assistant Minister for Education

DANTE Bushell

Frankston orphan killed at Gallipoli

ARTHUR Ernest Bolger joined the Australian Imperial Force on 2 November, 1914. He was born in Carlton in 1893 and was given up for adoption soon after he was born. He was sent to the Ragged Boys’ Home in Frankston, which was a place for underprivileged orphan boys.

When the boys’ home was shut down in 1901, he was adopted by Charlotte and Matthew Bolger of Frankston residents.

Charlotte Bolger was the former matron of the boys’ home who had cared for Bolger since he was six weeks old.

After completing his schooling in Frankston, Bolger got a job as a labourer. He never married and was single when he enlisted and went to war.

He joined the AIF at Warragul on 2 November 1914 and passed all physical tests.

He enlisted as a private in the 14th Battalion.

Bolger embarked for Gallipoli on board HMAT Berrima on 22 December the same year. He was serving near Quinn’s Post at Gallipoli when he was killed in action on 27 April 1915, two days after the landing.

On that fateful day, Bolger was in one of two companies of the battalion lead by Major John Adams that were sent to Quinn’s Post. At arrival, the commanding officer was shot and severely wounded by Turkish machine gun fire.

Returning fire was futile as the Turks were well concealed in the ‘dig-ins’ of the rough terrain. Twenty-seven men lost their lives in the battle, nearly a third of the men of the 14th Battalion, including Arthur.

Just after midnight, Chaplain Frederick Wray made his way up to Quinn’s Post and buried the 27 dead soldiers in the cold and dark, at the Quinn’s Post Cemetery.

Arthur Bolger was 21.

Charlotte Bolger received Arthur’s war medals and certificate of death since she was his only next of kin.

She was advised that a special memorial would be erected at Quinn’s Post with the inscription “Believed to be buried at this cemetery. He gave God’s greatest gift to man; his life.”

Ultimate sacrifice: Above right, Arthur Ernest Bolger and, above, HMAT Berrima, the troopship that took Bolger to war.

Hellhole: Above and right, Quinn’s Post, where Arthur Bolger was killed two days after the first landing at Gallipoli.

PUZZLE ZONE

Respond to stimulus

Detain during wartime

Terminates 14. Ransack

Picasso or da Vinci

Neglect

Frail

Outdo

Expensive

Doorpost

Fencing swords

Pedigree farm

Reaping tool

Dizzier

Greatly love

Long (for)

Amazon river fish

Most orderly

In any case

Small blanket

Seat divider

Modified

Opted

Crustacean’s eggs

Quiver

Dental thread

Take pleasure in

Scoreboard

Sharks win a thriller, Dromana too good at home

By Brodie Cowburn

PROV INCIAL

SORRENTO played Red Hill in a nailbiter on Saturday, with the Sharks winning by the finest of margins.

Red Hill was sent in to bat first on their home deck. They had a few misfires with the bat, and ended up all out for 161 shortly before the scheduled close of their innings.

Luke Jackson scored a vital 68 for Red Hill. He made amends for skipper Glenn Collett’s dismal for one and Simon Dart’s dismissal for a golden duck.

Henry Squire, Liam O’Connor, and Tyler Porter took three wickets each for Sorrento.

Sorrento’s run chase got off to a shaky start when Simon Dart bowled out Mitchell Bench for a duck.

Opener Dimitri Mascarenhas and first drop Corey Harris dug in to get things back on track.

Sorrento’s batters failed to convert their good starts into big totals, keeping Red Hill in the game. They eventually fell to 9/158, needing another three runs to win with just a few balls remaining.

Henry Squire and Zac Wood got

the job done for the Sharks, locking up the one-wicket win on the final delivery of the day.

Dromana enjoyed a good win on Saturday, beating Heatherhill in oneday action.

Kierran Voelkl and Bobby Wilson each scored half-centuries for Dromana. They set Heatherhill a target of 222 to chase down.

Heatherhill endured a disastrous start to their innings, as they fell to 4/13. A half-century from Kieran Lenehan and an impressive unbeaten 77 from Jake Theobald restored some pride, but Heatherhill ultimately fell short.

Dromana won by 40 runs.

Pines picked up a narrow three wicket victory over Langwarrin on Saturday, hitting the winning runs with three overs left to spare at Lloyd Park. At Alexandra Park, Mornington comfortably beat Baden Powell.

PENINSULA

OLD PENINSULA finished the weekend a game clear on top of the ladder after a hard-fought win over Long Island.

The Pirates batted first, and at 4/53 looked in a spot of bother. Justin

Grant and Wade Pelzer combined for a good partnership, scoring 56 and 40 respectively, which helped guide Old Peninsula to a final total of 7/169.

Long Island put up a good fight to start with; opener Aiden McKenna scored 42 from 44 to get his side on the right track.

A complete collapse cost Long Island any chance of a result, They fell from 3/95 to all out for 116.

Justin Grant did the damage, taking 3/10 from his four overs. Lucas Cross took 3/23 from eight overs. Seaford batted well on Saturday to claim a win at RF Miles Reserve.

Seaford hosted Moorooduc. The Tigers scored 219 from their 40 overs, which was enough to secure them a 37 run win.

Mitchell Anderson top-scored for Seaford, scoring 51 from 82 deliveries.

Mt Eliza beat Balnarring without much fuss last weekend. They chased down a target of 100 with six wickets left to spare.

At Somerville Reserve, Somerville scored a good win over Rosebud. Somerville scored 201 from their 40 overs, and restricted Rosebud to a final total of 143.

DISTRICT

CARRUM Downs succumbed to its first defeat of the season on Saturday, losing to Seaford Tigers in a thriller.

Carrum Downs chose to bat first on their home deck. Danuka Thalabandaralage kicked things off with an entertaining 57 from 46 deliveries. Robert Johnston also impressed - he scored 65 from 59 deliveries and finished not out.

Carrum Downs finished their 40 overs at 5/215, handing the Tigers a difficult task to tackle.

Amandeep Singh and Anurudda Fonseka were up for the fight, scoring 71 and 57 respectively. Their 115 run stand helped put Seaford Tigers in a good position to get the win.

With time ticking away, David James and Bo Hellmann were able to score the winning runs. The Tigers completed their run chase with two wickets in hand and just one ball remaining.

Carrum Downs still finished the weekend in first place, with Rye and Carrum breathing down their neck.

Rye smashed Main Ridge on Saturday, and Carrum won a close one against Crib Point.

Boneo closed out the round with a

five-wicket victory over Flinders.

SUB DISTRICT

MT Martha chased down Frankston YCW with just moments to spare to stretch their unbeaten run to four on Saturday.

Frankston YCW chose to bat first at Peninsula Reserve, but failed to really get going. A late 30 at a run a ball from Ben Williams helped the Stonecats reach a final total of 146 from their 40 overs.

Opener Duncan Brown was in fine form for Mt Martha. His 59 from 85 would prove hugely influential on the final result.

With the day coming to an end, Scott Sterling and Charlie Caldecott combined to wrap up the result. They guided Mt Martha over the line to a three wicket victory with just three balls left to spare.

Tyabb remains the only other undefeated team in the division; the Yabbies bowled out Baxter to claim a 26 run win last weekend. Udara Ravindu starred with an unbeaten 73 from 76 deliveries for the victors.

Skye smashed Delacombe Park by eight wickets on Saturday with plenty of time to spare.

Pearcedale had a bye last weekend.

MORNINGTON comfortably beat Baden Powell. Picture: Alan Dillon

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Alessio Izzo chases Thai dream

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SOMERVILLE Eagles attacking mid-

fielder Alessio Izzo flies to Thailand in a fortnight for a professional trial.

The 32-year-old contacted a player agency through social media and now has a chance of becoming a professional footballer.

“This is a little investment in myself and I go there with no big expectation,” Izzo said.

“If I stay there or if I come back it will still be a great experience to taste professional football in fact it will be a highlight of my career.”

Izzo comes from Taranto in the Puglia region of southern Italy.

“Football is a religion to us.

“We didn’t have much money growing up but we had football so it has been a massive thing for me – it pretty much saved my life.”

Izzo played locally in Italy and the highest level he reached was with Grottaglie Calcio in Serie D.

He arrived in Melbourne in 2019 and was brought to Mornington by Marty Ashton who had been introduced to Izzo at a local café.

“Unfortunately I came here a few months before COVID so there was not a lot of football for a couple of seasons.”

At Mornington he trained under Adam Jamieson and Nathan Peel and although he never made the impact he wanted he left with no regrets.

“Mornington was great and they helped me so much.”

His switch to Skye United under head coach Phil McGuinness was driven by a desire to establish himself as a senior player.

Things didn’t go as planned.

“Honestly football-wise it did not work out.

“I trained with the first team but most of my game time was in the reserves.

“I don’t know why that was because you can ask people at the club and they will tell you I did very well with the reserves.

“I thought at first that it was personal but I think it was just that the senior coach didn’t have a high opinion of me.”

When Izzo first came to Melbourne he met Marcus Anastasiou through futsal and when the chance came to link up again with the Somerville talisman he grabbed it.

“I went there to get more senior game time and Marcus was more than happy to introduce me to the club.”

It was the best football decision he’s

made here.

Izzo has been an ever present throughout the past two seasons and is one of Somerville’s top players.

He has finished runner-up to Anastasiou in the club’s top scorer award in both seasons.

Football Victoria’s league restructure didn’t do Somerville any favours last season.

The club finished seventh and was relegated to the new State 5 SouthEast.

Had it finished in the top six it would have retained its State 4 status.

“The restructure was weird really and very difficult for Somerville.

“We are a small club, a community club that is based on friendships and we were always going to find it difficult against teams that pay lots of money to their players.”

So now Izzo’s eyes turn towards his upcoming Thai adventure.

And should he return he may not stay with Somerville.

“Right now my focus is on Thailand but if I come back to Melbourne I think I would prefer to step up.

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“I still feel I have at least a couple of good years left.

“That’s nothing against Somerville but if the chance came to play higher then I would look at it.”

In State 7 South-East news the offfield unrest that impacted on Mount Martha’s search for a head coach to replace Charlie Platt has been resolved.

The resignation of three directors prompted a Special General Meeting that was held last week.

The new executive consists of president Ian Cerfontyne, vice-president Britta Natsis, treasurer Will Smith, secretary Ted Kazan and operations manager Simon Jay.

The club will call for expressions of interest for a senior coach and a technical director.

Applicants should contact Ted Kazan at secretary@mountmarthasoccerclub.com.au.

Platt told the club after round 12 last season that he planned to step down.

“Things were happening behind the scenes but nothing that contributed to my decision,” Platt said.

“Hopefully people remember it’s a

community club and everyone should be in it for the right reasons.”

There has been rumours about a player exodus and talk that the club may struggle to maintain a senior program having dropped down from State 5 South to the new State 7 South-East but operations manager Jay rebuked those views.

“We’re not worried about player numbers,” he said.

“There might be some player movement but that’s part of the cycle of things at every club especially during the off-season.”

Still in State 7 South-East and Aspendale has appointed former Mentone and Frankston Pines coach Jason Grieve as head coach.

This comes after a new committee declared the position open by calling for expressions of interest.

Gregor Macnab had been head coach for the past few seasons and was one of a number of candidates who applied for the role.

In VPL1 Langwarrin’s senior squad is taking shape although head coach Jamie Skelly may still add to the play-

ers tasked with taking the local club next season to the dizzy heights of the NPL.

The players signed on for next season are:

GOALKEEPERS: James Burgess, Branten Kindler. DEFENDERS: Luke Adams, Lucas Portelli, Luke Goulding, Jeremy Min Fa, Charlie Fry, Tosan Popo. MIDFIELDERS: Rogan McGeorge, Callum Goulding, Ryo Takahashi, Kosta Apostolopoulos, Joe Tweats. FORWARDS: Tom Youngs, Brad Blumenthal, Mark Deacon, Alun Webb, Zac Bates.

There are a number of players from the club’s under-23s trying to win senior contracts over the pre-season. In other news the 2026 Wallace Cup will be staged on Saturday 31 January at Lawton Park.

The annual tournament will retain its usual format with clubs split into groups with six clubs contesting the Wallace Cup and six clubs contesting the Wallace Plate.

Aiming high: Somerville Eagles attacking midfielder Alessio Izzo (right) will soon be off to Thailand to try and win a professional contract. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands.

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