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CHELSEA SES members got together last week to record a special Christmas message. The SES group recorded a Christmas song titled Christmas Time Down Under to play throughout the festive season, and filmed a music video to go with it. Their video has proved a hit, accumulating over 10,000 views in two weeks. Cathryn, Liam, Jarrod, Christian, Phil, Kimba, and Katie (pictured) were among the SES members who got involved to make the video. Visit SES Chelsea Unit’s Facebook page to check out the music video Picture: Gary Sissons
Contract awarded for rail works Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE contract for level crossing removal works at Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach stations has been awarded. The contract for work on the three
Frankston line stations will cost taxpayers $744 million. The state government announced on Monday (9 December) that an alliance of Lendlease, Acciona Coleman Rail, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne had been appointed to complete the project. Sections of the Frankston line are
set to be lowered to remove level crossings at Edithvale Road, Station Street in Bonbeach, Argyle Avenue on Chelsea Road, and Swanpool Avenue in Chelsea. The works will also see Thames Promenade extended to the Nepean Highway at Chelsea. New stations will be also construct-
ed at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach as part of the works. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said “we’re keeping our promises and removing dangerous and congested level crossings.” “Every level crossing removal makes local streets safer, improves
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Designs for stations unveiled Continued from Page 1 Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the new Frankston line stations would “reflect the coastal look and feel of the area, delivering on feedback from community consultation.” “With work steaming ahead in Carrum, it’s great Bonbeach residents will soon say goodbye to their dangerous level crossing and hello to their new station,” she said. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “these level crossings choke our roads and put lives at risk. Getting rid of them will make a real difference for our community and everyone travelling along this stretch of the Nepean Highway.” The awarding of the $744 million contract is the latest in a string of projects along the Frankston line. The newly built Carrum Station is projected to open in mid-February, and the state government says major works will soon be underway in Cheltenham and Mentone.
REDEVELOPMENT works are underway at Carrum Primary School. Around $1 million in taxpayer money has been put into the school’s redevelopment. The works are set to include a covered outdoor learning area, change room facilities and physical education classrooms, and further upgrades to the existing classrooms. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “these local upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria.” “I am delighted to see this upgrade at Carrum Primary School,” she said. “Students at Carrum Primary receive a wonderful education from dedicated teachers. It’s important the facilities are first rate too.” Marradon was appointed to complete the upgrade.
Bushfire fundraiser LIVE music will be played at a fundraiser this weekend at Edithvale Beach. The fundraiser will raise money towards helping those affected by bushfires. Donations made at the event will go to Rural Aid Australia. The event, titled Rock On Sand, begins at 9am 15 December at Beach Box 832, Edithvale Beach.
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New facilities at sports clubs finished NEW facilities have been officially opened at Kananook Reserve and the Carrum Bowls Club. Upgrades at Carrum Bowls Club were funded through $70,000 in ratepayer money from council, $200,000 allocated by the state government, and $100,000 from the federal government. A new meeting space, female toilets and change rooms, three unisex toilets, storeroom, furniture and audio visual equipment have also been added. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said the club had a “need for upgraded facilities” after a 40 per cent growth in membership over the past four years. “There was a real need for this project to go ahead because there was a significant expansion into a junior program, school bowling program and increased female participation,” she said. “The internal spaces redevelopment now meets current and future demands and will enable this club to continue to grow and thrive.” The refurbished Kananook Reserve sports pavilion features new change rooms with showers and toilets to accommodate more women in sports. Other upgrades include new flooring, and refurbished kitchen facilities. The works at Kananook Reserve were completed with $420,000 in ratepayer money, and an additional $50,000 allocated by the state government. The pavilion is used by Kananook Sports Club and the Seaford Cricket Club. Cr Mayer said “it’s wonderful to get out into the community and meet so many of those who make grassroots sport possible”. “The upgraded pavilion is a welcome addition to Kananook Reserve and I’m sure it will be well received by those involved with Kananook Sports Club, Seaford Cricket Club and by the wider community,” she said. “As well as creating a more comfortable experience for players and members, the upgrades will make these two pavilions more appealing and accessible.”
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Political games: The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer playing bowls at the opening of the Carrum Bowls Club’s new facilities. Picture: Supplied
A MORNINGTON tree-lopping business has been fined almost $7000 for illegally dumping truckloads of mulch and garden waste. This comes after Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils joined forces to prosecute the company at both the Dromana and Frankston magistrates’ courts. Tree pruning and removal business Trim Up Tree Service, described as a “serial rubbish dumper”, was found guilty of dumping the waste at Mount Martha and Langwarrin. A Mornington Peninsula Shire news release said the shire had a strong zero-tolerance approach to illegally dumped rubbish, prosecuting 12 offenders this year. The council understands Trim Up Tree Service was paid by residents to clear their properties ahead of summer, so it was seeking to profit through income and by avoiding tip fees. Increased efforts to deter and penalise rubbish dumping on the peninsula include patrolling dumping hot spots; CCTV and covert; gates, fences and bollards to prevent access to parks and reserves; investigation of all dumping incidents; issuing infringement notices and referring serious matters for prosecution; and a Dob-in-a-Dumper campaign. Report dumpers at mornpen.vic.gov.au/dobinadumper or call 1300 850 600.
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Man charged after Mt Martha mother dies in highway crash Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE family of a Mount Martha woman who died in a horrific collision in Seaford last week have remembered her as a “loving wife and mother to her beautiful 10-year-old son”. Rose Kelly, pictured, 43, died when a Nissan Navara ute being driven by a P-plater veered onto the wrong side of Nepean Highway and slammed into her, 6.30am, Thursday 5 December. A 20-year-old Sandringham man, arrested at the scene by an off-duty police officer, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death. Ms Kelly’s grieving family said in a statement she had “dedicated her life to educating young children”. “Her life was devastatingly and shockingly taken too soon by this event. “We are very thankful for all the personal messages of support to our family and tributes to Rose. “We now ask for complete privacy during this time as we grieve our loss.” Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives said the Nissan was travelling south when it veered into northbound lanes, giving Ms Kelly “nowhere to go” before the collision. Detective Senior Sergeant Brad McArthur told ABC Radio Ms Kelly
was in the vehicle struck first and “really didn’t stand a chance”. He described it as a “terrible crash scene”. Police had earlier received calls about a black Nissan Navara ute “driving erratically” in Mordialloc. “It was probably being driven in a manner that made it stand out to other vehicles,” Detective McArthur said. The drivers of three cars were in-
volved, with two being taken to hospital for treatment. Ms Kelly died at the scene. Emergency services crews closed Nepean Highway in both directions between Eel Race Road and Station Street while police investigated the crash. Ms Kelly’s death brought the state’s road toll to 250 for 2019.
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THE theft of a credit card in Parkdale is being investigated by police. Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told that a credit card was stolen from a car parked on Birdwood Avenue, Parkdale early on 20 November. The stolen card was later used at service stations and convenience stores in Chelsea Heights and Braeside later that morning. Police have released images (below) of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries. He is described as between 20 and 25 years old, with a large black spacer earring in his left ear. Anyone who recognises this man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
BURGLARS have broken into a Frankston home while a family of four were sleeping, and escaped with two cars. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe that at least two offenders entered the rear of a property at around 3am, 3 December. They stole keys to two cars parked in the driveway, and fled. The stolen cars were a 2011 silver Jaguar coupe, license plate number VJAG63, and a 2016 white Toyota Corolla, license plate number 1JR9WB. Police have released images (below) of the vehicles that were stolen hoping they will be recognised. They were last spotted in Doveton. Anyone with information is urged to contact Frankston Police on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Morning breath test failure A 56-YEAR-old Seaford man has blown almost four times the legal alcohol limit at 7.30am in the morning, 1 December. The man, driving a Holden station wagon, passed a police van on Frankston-Dandenong Road and was pulled over. He provided a positive preliminary breath test for alcohol, then blew 0.192 on an evidential breath test. The man’s license was suspended and his car was impounded. He will face court on drink driving charges at a later date. Senior Constable Scott Edwards said “he told us he had driven to work as a greenskeeper four hours ago, done three hours of work, and was
on his way home. He thought that because he had been to sleep that he was just hungover, and didn’t think he’d be over the limit.” “Beware of morning after alcohol. Allow adequate time for it to leave your system before you drive.”
A POLICE van with an impounded Holden station wagon. Picture: Supplied
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The FAC - Give the gift that keeps on giving CHRISTMAS is always a great time of year, however, finding the right gift can constantly be a struggle. With recent trends heading towards gifting an experience rather than materialistic gifts, we have found the perfect gifts for your family this Christmas. Give a gift of a theatre experience! Theatre brings an array of emotions from laughter and joy to something moving and fulfilling. With so many different shows coming to Frankston Arts Centre, you’ll finally have all your Christmas shopping done before Christmas day. Perfect gift for a night out For that mother-daughter bonding experience, then we recommend the PLOS – Momma Mia! Musical. ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. There is plenty of options for the drama-lover in your family including favourite classics like Summer of the Seventeenth Doll or Animal Farm. For the ballet lover there’s many choices including Moscow Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty and for the Opera fan don’t miss Opera Australia’s modern take on Carmen. For the hard to buy for man in your life We all have that man in our lives that is a struggle to buy for however Bunning’s gift cards or the funny mugs only go so far every Christmas. If he loves to laugh or listens to music all the time, then we’ve got you covered. The Comedy Festival Roadshow comes back to Frankston with a killer line-up that will make him laugh the night away on Sunday 3
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May. Want something different? Then we have the Victorian of the year Archie Roach come to sing his hit songs that speak about his life journey with his ingenious lyrical work leaving everyone with a show they’ll never forget. If that wasn’t enough we have tribute bands to delight - The Best of the Bee Gees with Colin Petersen (the original drummer), Leaving Jackson - Johnny Cash and June Carter and Damien Leith’s tribute to Roy Orbison. A gift the whole family will love Arriving with rave reviews from their ongoing tour, The Greatest Magic Show finally comes to Frankston for the first time on Saturday 11 January at 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm. Want to see your favourite children’s books come to life? We have The Gruffalo’s Child based on the much loved picture book and sequel to the original Gruffalo story. Or consider The 91-Storey Treehouse, where you join in on the new adventures of Andy and Terry as they explore their treehouse full of deserted islands and much more. These are only some of the exciting and fun shows that will get your little ones imaginations to go wild. Come see why everyone is talking about these great family shows at Frankston Arts Centre. Want more? Can’t Choose? Get a gift card! These are only some of the show’s we have in our wonderful Christmas package that is chock-full of fantastic shows perfect for various theatre experiences. See what experience you want to gift this Christmas at www.thefac. com.au
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Dance, a way to mental health ALEX Dellaportas describes herself as “a living example of someone who doesn’t always fit in - someone who thinks differently, who experiences emotions uniquely”. She admits to having a “sometimes difficult relationship with mental health” but also as someone who has learned to embrace and see “differences as a superpower”. Dellaportas, of Capel Sound, started Spark Youth Dance Company (SYDC) in 2016 hoping it would enable 7-25 year olds “speak about mental illness and to normalise difference, to encourage it, to channel it into art that speaks to people, that tells stories that change the way our young people live for the better." Since then SYDC has created and performed four 90-minute works, focussing on such themes as war, feminism, mental illness and the conflict between logic and emotion. Dellaportas says young people can “have a voice through dance”. A registered charity, SYDC encourages its
members to perform, choreograph and create new dance works. Now 21, Dellaportas works with groups of young people “with a large focus on mental health and neurodiversity, encouraging them to channel their stories of pain, confusion and emotion through dance”. "It was and still is my dream to create a place for young people on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds to go and feel completely welcome. Completely themselves," Dellaportas said. “My goal for Spark is to speak about mental illness and to normalise difference, to encourage it, to channel it into art that speaks to people, that tells stories that change the way our young people live for the better." Auditions SYDC’s 2020 contemporary dance extension program are being held on Sunday 15 and Thursday 19 December at Rosebud Memorial Hall. Details: www.sparkproductions.org.au/ auditions. Keith Platt
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Peninsula speed limits to be cut Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au IN a two-year trial the speed limits on 38 shire-managed, high risk sealed rural roads will be reduced to 80kph from mid-December. The state government last week approved appeals from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to cut the speed limits to reduce the soaring road toll. So far this year there have been 14 deaths and more than 100 serious injuries – seven on high risk sealed rural roads – compared to two deaths in 2018. Many of the roads chosen for the trial have a history of crashes and have high-crash-risk factors, including narrow lanes, large trees close to the road, table drains, and poor sight lines. The trial is only for shire-managed high risk sealed rural roads and does not affect any peninsula arterial roads, such as Peninsula Link, Moorooduc Highway or the Western Port Highway. New speed signs, including electronic message boards, will be installed over several weeks from Monday 9 December. “This trial is a great step towards making our roads safer, especially as we tragically are Victoria’s worst municipality for road trauma so far in 2019,” the mayor Cr Sam Hearn said. “Over the past five years, there have been 165 casualty crashes on our rural sealed roads. Any death is far too many.” Cr Hearn said there had been many single-vehicle crashes on peninsula
roads and that travelling 10kph slower could reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a crash by up to 30 per cent. “To obtain a similar outcome by improving road infrastructure through widening roads and installing safety barriers would require the removal of thousands of trees – devastating the natural environment where these roads are situated.” Cr David Gill, who was mayor at the time the shire was lobbying for a trial of lower speed limits, thanked Roads Minister Jaala Pulford for her support. “This is a great outcome that I believe will reduce the number of serious accidents and deaths,” Cr Gill said. He said shire-run surveys “confirm that over 80 per cent of locals support speed reduction on our most dangerous rural roads”. “While there were two deaths here in 2018, there were 73 very serious injuries recorded. We were very lucky not to have had a worse outcome,” Cr Gill said. “I would love for us to have the money to improve road conditions but waiting for the many hundreds of millions of dollars required is just not possible when action is needed now. Cr Gill said tests had shown there was only 30 to 60 seconds to be gained by driving faster on the roads involved. “Council is sincere in wanting to reduce road carnage and does not collect any income from policing of speed limits.” Details: visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ saferspeeds. With Keith Platt
Slow down: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Sam Hearn and Cr David Gill in Browns Road, Rosebud, one of the 38 roads across the peninsula where speeds will be limited to 80kph. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Common sense to lower speed limits Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s announcement of a [two-year] trial lowering of speed limits on many roads across the peninsula is a proactive move to reduce the peninsula’s soaring road toll. Speeding remains the leading behavioural factor in death and injuries on our roads, contributing to about 40 per cent of road fatalities. The peninsula has the highest road toll while roads and conditions are comparable to other municipalities. A trial of lower speed limits on some of our roads is a common sense initiative in an effort to lower road trauma. Yes, there are other areas that require addressing, however speed remains the largest factor. Lowering speed limits can increase traffic flow and road safety for users. An example of this is the recently reduced speed limit on Jones Road, Somerville from 80kph to 60kph and traffic now flows at a more even pace, including roundabouts, and entry to Jones Road from side streets is easier and safer. Coolart Road was notorious for accidents and death, lowering the speed limit from 90kph to 80kph has notably decreased both injury and fatalities. Councillors have an agenda to make our road travel and lives safer, so when we leave home we stand a better chance of returning safely. It’s easy to be complacent until road trauma strikes and a loved one is lost. Len Minty, Somerville
Speed not the issue I am very concerned about Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s knee jerk and misguided reaction in lowering speed limits across the peninsula. This year there have been 14 deaths (pray no more occur) and last year there were two deaths. Last year and this year the road speeds have been pretty much the same. There have been some road works and improvements around the peninsula along with some speed limit reduc-
tions this year, seemingly to no avail. If you look on the map showing where and who has been killed - pedestrian, driver, passenger, motorcyclist - it looks like possibly eight or more of the deaths were not in areas where the speed was 100. A death toll of 14 is way too many and I express my condolences and sorrow to all those involved in this road trauma - families, friends and emergency services personal. If only two people were killed last year and 14 this year without any reduction in speed limits, then I would suggest that speed is not the real issue. Lower the road speed limits from 100kph to 80kph by all means, but please councillors, don’t let that be the end of it. Fix the roads. Fix blind spots. Put in more ripple strips to warn road users of dangerous intersections. Cut back trees. Put signs at dangerous intersections and black spots. Be proactive on social media to better get the message across regarding driving to conditions, driving to experience, being a respectful driver and road user. I can’t help but feel that the idea of cutting speeds from 100 to 80 on certain roads is a bit of a smoke screen to the real problem. If it saves one life, then fantastic, but how do we save all the rest? Paul Mercurio, Tyabb
Train pain The history column (“Electrification of the Frankston line in doubt”, The News, 4/11/19) reminds us all that history can repeat itself. It was about electrifying the Frankston train line (first proposed in 1908) being bumped down the queue by Victorian government. Dirty steam trains were to be replaced by electric trains, with the first service in 1915 and the entire suburban network electrified by 1917. The First World War severely disrupted the project. With peace in 1918 came renewed effort and the first trains ran to Essendon and Sandringham in mid-1919.
But there was bad news for Frankston – electrification would not occur in the order proposed in 1912. We had been bumped down the list. This created uproar. “Progress associations between Mordialloc and Frankston are strongly protesting against this breach of faith” Mornington Standard reported in late 1919. Public meetings were organised. Citizens lobbied the government relentlessly. Politicians and bureaucrats listened – the first electric train to Frankston arrived in August 1922. Without people power, electrification wouldn’t have been completed by 1922 and, like the proposed 1929 electrification of the Mornington line that never went ahead, may have been forgotten. History repeats a century later, with the Frankston rail extension. This vital rail project will transform the region’s public transport, create new jobs and improve overall prosperity, reduce Frankston CBD congestion, free-up crowded car parks, and take people to Frankston Hospital and Monash’s Peninsula campus. The extension is not guaranteed. It requires federal and state funding. The federal Coalition allocated an initial $225 million for the project in last year’s Budget. Federal Labor matched this. However, the state Labor government has yet to commit. If the state doesn’t back the project, it cannot go ahead. We don’t want to be bumped down the list again. C’mon, Mr Andrews, it’s time to build the Frankston extension. Ginevra Hosking, CEO Commitee for Greater Frankston
because they just have to look at that phone. While driving, I have nearly hit a few people stepping off the footpath in front of me, head down, looking at the phone. Even our unbelievable American president tries to rule the world and bully other governments, by Twitter. And then there are the ratbags: some fool risks his life and that of others by recording his outrageous conduct and scores a million “hits”. Or he has a singing cat and scores two million. Worst of all are the great campaigns, the most recent being the schoolgirl Greta Thunberg movement. Gullible children around the world, not understanding a single thing about the changing climate, are in link-step with this kid and her very simplistic opinions. The most wonderful gift to the wind and solar power industries and exploited to the absolute maximum. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Message massage I am becoming increasingly alarmed about our social media. It seems many school students are not getting sufficient sleep because they’re always engaged on the phone or the pad until late. Other stories include children commonly being harassed or bullied on this media, some to such an extent that a few children have suicided. The trading of certain photographs is endemic among children. Everywhere you go, people are looking at the phone. Too many drivers are causing fatal accidents
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Electric light battle rages in Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough JOHN Ditchburn, managing director Frankston and District Gas and Electric Company, acknowledging receipt of Council’s letter of 6th October in regard to electrification of public lamps in Frankston, pointing out there is no obligation on his company to supply current except under the terms of the agreement between the parties. His company was quite prepared to undertake this work as soon as they have an agreement with the Council for a period of years. It would be necessary to provide a separate current for the public lamps, and this would involve an outlay of at least. £100. He had already suggested that a subcommittee of the Council be appointed to deal with this matter to discuss details. He also pointed out that electric lighting companies need not supply current to a lamp which is situated more than 75 yards from the distributing main, except under special arrangement. The location of present lamps and their proximity to mains, and of any, could not well be discussed by letter. In regard to the immediate extension of the electric lighting system to Somerville and Hastings, his company was not prepared to undertake the work owing to the increase in the present estimate in carrying out the work, as against earlier estimates, made at the time these towns were included in the Order-in-Council. They were, however, prepared to consider a proposal for the excision from the Order of the area comprising
these towns in favour of the Council. Also a supply by the company of electric current in bulk should the Council be disposed to undertake the work itself. In regard to continuance of the present gas lighting system, owing to the high cost of renewals due to the condition of the lanterns, the company could not see its way to accept a rate of £4 per lamp per annum until the new electric lighting contract can be arranged. The secretary said the Order inCouncil was dated April, 1916, and was to continue in force for a period of thirty years. Cr. Oates: After ten years the Council has the right to purchase at a valuation. Cr. Mason moved that the whole of the Council, together with the engineer and the shire solicitor, be a committee to go into the lighting question at an early date to be arranged with Mr. Ditchburn. Cr. Howell thought the Council should meet the shire solicitor first to see how they stood. The company had already been advised that the penalties would be enforced if the agreement was not carried out by 1st January, 1920. The company had advised the Seaford Progress Association that it held the sole rights over Seaford, and that no other company could come in. Yet they proposed to abandon their agreement as regards Somerville and Hastings. They wanted all the fat, and none of the lean. Cr. Armstrong supported the motion to go into the matter at once and get a
definite, understanding. Cr. Latham thought it important that the Council should confer with its solicitor. If there was a proper agreement, why not bind the company to it? If the company agreed to do certain things, it should be compelled to carry them out. Cr. Griffeth said the Order-in-Council could be revoked. The legal aspect had to be ascertained. Cr. Mason agreed to amend the resolution in the direction indicated by Cr. Howell, and the motion was carried *** A DANCE under the auspices of the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers Association will be held on Saturday night, 20th December. *** NEXT Sunday afternoon the Frankston Brass Band will play outside, opposite the Pier Tea House from 3 o’clock till 4 30. *** XMAS Treat – In response to an invitation from the Frankston School Committee the mothers of the children attended a meeting on Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of taking steps to give the youngsters a Christmas treat before break-up of the school. The following ladies were elected a Committee – Mesdames Johns, (chair) Purdy, (secretary) Whitehead, Arthur, Wells, Norris, Croskell, Scarborough, and Misses Tulloch, McHugh, Gale and McFarlane. Mr Mark Brody outlined the intentions of the school committee and the head master supplied details. It was decided that a grand Christmas Tree be loaded with 240 presents,
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yearly subscribers. Visitors fees are payable in advance. *** DENTISTRY – Mr F. N. Fairs, wishes to thank his many patients for their support during the last seven years, and wishes to intimate that he has sold his Somerville connection to Mr A. Lisle, who will visit Somerville every Tuesday. *** A PLEASING function took place at Osborne House on Monday evening when members of the Frankston Presbyterian Church met to say farewell to Mrs Cowan, Miss Cowan and Mr. Cowan. Miss Cowan, who has officiated as organist for some time was presented by the Minister, Mr Brodie, on behalf of the congregation, with a handsome suit case (inscribed) and handbag. He referred to the valuable services rendered by her in church work and particularly as organist. The departure from the district of the guests would be greatly regretted. A splendid programme was submitted, the following contributing to the harmony of the evening. Miss McCelland, Miss Bradbury, Miss Tulloch and Miss Feltman, Messrs Thomas, Carrol, Cowan Mellor, Norris and Brodie. *** CORONER’S Enquiry – The enquiry into the circumstances attending the recent motor fatality at Frankston has been adjourned owing to the illness of a witness. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 December 1919
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Coasting along: Heatherhill made light work of Moorooduc’s total of 150. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Pearcedale fall to Pines, Mt Martha trounce Seaford Tigers, and Boneo scrape through By Brodie Cowburn
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PEARCEDALE have slumped to an outright loss against Pines at home. After being bowled out for 85 on day one, Pines declared at 0/95 to set themselves up for a shot at an outright win. Pearcedale’s second innings went a little better, but they still gave Pines an opening to come back in and chase them down. They were bowled out for 121 of 54 overs. Pines made quick work of the rest of the day, reaching their target after 23 overs to secure a second innings victory. At Ditterich Reserve, Main Ridge and Red Hill’s contest went down to the wire. Main Ridge set a target of 231 runs on day one. Red Hill started well on day two, and at 2/102 looked in a good position. They quickly fell to 6/153, leaving the tail order with a lot of work to do. Number seven batsman Adam Slack helped with a late innings effort of 36 runs but it wasn’t quite enough to get Red Hill over the line. The Hillmen ended up all out for 220, 11 runs short of a win. Somerville had a tough task ahead of them on day two of their match
against Long Island, having to chase down 296 to get a result. Somerville put together a good team performance, with each of their top seven batsmen reaching double digit figures. None of them went on to make huge scores though, costing Somerville any chance of a win. Somerville were bowled out for 253, handing Long Island the victory. Long Island bowler Andrew Tweddle was the best performer on the day, posting figures of 7/65 off 24 overs. At Bruce Park, Heatherhill were able to defeat Moorooduc. They reached their target of 150 without too much trouble.
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ROSEBUD have fallen agonisingly short of a win against Dromana. Rosebud were chasing 267 to win at Olympic Park, and got off to a good start with a 90 run opening stand. Opener Kane Donald was impressive, scoring 84. The Buds were travelling along well, and at 8/261 needed just six runs to win with two wickets in hand. Rosebud lost their final two wickets without scoring a run, dooming then to a narrow six run loss. Dromana bowler Ben Brittain took the final two wickets,
and posted figures of 6/83 for the day. A tail order collapse also cost Hastings a chance of getting a win against Delacombe Park. Chasing 259 to win, Hastings started well and were sitting pretty at 1/89. Robert Hearn’s half century helped them get off to a good start. Hastings chipped away at their target, and at 7/250 needing 9 runs to win, were in an excellent position to win. A tail end capitulation saw Hastings go all out for 255, four runs short of a victory. At Cyril Fox Reserve, Crib Point were able to chase down Carrum’s total of 257 to claim a three wicket win. At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha bounced back from their first innings defeat against Seaford Tigers to claim a second innings victory. The Tigers’ second innings was disastrous, being bowled out for just 48. Mt Martha bowler Max McKenzie posted figures of 6/25 off 12 overs. Mt Martha chased down their target with five wickets in hand.
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BONEO have scraped over the line for a thrilling win against Rye. Chasing 151 to win, Boneo had some struggles and at 6/108 looked to be in
a bit of trouble. The tail end was able to hold on, and Boneo ended up passing their target with just one wicket in hand, Rye came in for a second innings to close out the day and finished at 7/71. Carrum Downs had less trouble in their clash against Skye, securing a thumping outright win. After being bowled out for 37 on day one, Skye were in huge trouble. Carrum Downs ended up making 181 in their first innings, and bowled Skye out again for 80 to secure the outright victory. Michael Flahive was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 6/37 off 13 overs. He also took 5/3 in the first innings to round out his man of the match showing. At Peninsula Reserve, Tyabb weren’t able to defend their small total of 105 against Frankston YCW. The Stonecats passed their target with five wickets in hand. Stuart Plunkett top scored with 35 runs. Seaford were able to easily defend their total of 307 against Balnarring on Saturday. Balnarring worked hard but were bowled out for 196, well short of where they needed to be to get a win. Seaford bowler Dil Pageni posted his best ever bowling figures, taking 6/47.
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FLINDERS have held on to grab a thrilling win over Mt Eliza. Flinders had a tough day ahead of them to defend their total of 125, but started well. Mt Eliza got off on the wrong foot when they lost their two openers for a combined total of just two runs. Mt Eliza’s middle order steadied the ship, and at 7/109 they looked as if they might go on to grab a victory. Unfortunately for them, a late collapse saw them finish all out for 115, 10 runs short of a result. Despite an excellent century from opening batsman Daniel Warwick, Baxter fell short in their battle against Peninsula OB. Chasing 235 to win, Baxter had a difficult task ahead of them on day two. Outside of Warwick’s heroics, Baxter were disappointing. Their next best scoring batsman scored just 13 runs, and the side ended up all out for 190 runs. Baden Powell had a better day on day two against Sorrento, after they slumped to a loss on day one.
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By Craig MacKenzie THE fate of Langwarrin triallists Sammy Orritt from Mornington and Jordon “Kaka” Avraham from Peninsula Strikers will be decided after Saturday’s clash with Melbourne Victory. Langy gaffer Scott Miller wants to see how they perform against the third-tier NPL outfit in a friendly that kicks off at 11am at Lawton Park. Another triallist, Strikers forward John Prescott, flew back to England last weekend and won’t return until next month but Miller will make a call on all three after the Victory game. Should he want to sign them it then becomes a matter of agreeing terms. It emerged last week that Scottish striker John Baird will not be returning to Lawton Park and it looks likely that the journeyman goalscorer will head to Western Australia with his family. Baird is currently seeing out a short-term deal back in Scotland with Raith Rovers. Meanwhile rumours of player movement at Peninsula Strikers continue and State 2 rival Berwick City seems to be the destination of choice for some of the players mentioned. If Langy doesn’t agree terms with Prescott he could join Michael Hoogendyk, Oscar Marsden and Danny Brooks in a move to Jack Thomas Reserve. Big “Hoogs” isn’t locked in though as Knox and Brandon Park have shown interest. “Brooksy” may pursue a move to NPL3 and Springvale White Eagles could be an option but Berwick is reported to be keen on signing him. “Kaka” and teenage winger Matt Harrington continue to be linked to Mornington while midfielder Grant Lane is set to join Boronia and goalkeeper Colin McCormack has stepped away from the game due to family and work commitments. Former president and long-serving player Trevor Johnston has ended a 25-year association with Strikers and has joined the coaching staff at Berwick City under head coach Gerry McDonagh and assistant Shane Duhau. It’s believed that Johnston was keen on a coaching position at Strikers but was not interviewed. Strikers president Adrian Scialpi is adamant that the club is developing a senior squad which will be successful and he is keen to oversee a devel-
Decision time: Sam Orritt (left) and Jordan Avraham will know the outcome on Saturday of their trial with Langwarrin. Pictures: John Punshon.
opment pathway that feeds from the junior club into the senior club. “We aim to provide our junior NPL boys with a readymade pathway to senior football,” Scialpi said. “We want to have our own homegrown factory if you like where we can produce our own senior footballers. “But we also recognise the need to attract talented players from outside the club.” Strikers’ pre-season training gets underway this week and a number of new faces are expected to be at Centenary Park among them former Langy and current Pines midfielder Nick Simmons. Some former Strikers’ juniors who have been playing with NPL clubs are also expected to train. State 2 rival Skye United is keen on signing striker Travis Ernsdoerfer from Frankston Pines and the former NPL youngster has trained with the newly promoted club. Skye confirmed some pre-season fixtures last week as its preparations for 2020 got underway in earnest with 48 players training on Tuesday and 42 on Thursday. Skye will play East Brighton at John Paul College in Frankston on Saturday 18 January at 1pm and 3pm, Mazenod at Brandon Park Reserve on
Saturday 8 February at 1pm and 3pm and Casey Comets at John Paul College on Saturday 15 February at 1pm and 3pm. Kick-off times are provisional and are dependent on weather conditions so please check club social media announcements closer to these dates. In State 4 news former Peninsula Strikers and Skye United head coach Billy Armour is the new boss at Endeavour United and his assistant is well-known local soccer identity Billy Rae, who has coached at Skye United, Peninsula Strikers, Seaford United, Frankston Pines and Langwarrin. Armour has joined the list of clubs chasing the signature of veteran Somerville Eagles striker Mark Pagliarulo. He was Somerville’s leading scorer this year with 26 goals in 18 games, two behind league Golden Boot winner and former Pines striker Christopher L’Enclume of White Star Dandenong who played two more games. “Pags” has attracted interest from Skye, Baxter, Rosebud and White Star and his soccer future is uncertain. “Somerville’s a quality club in fact it’s one of the best I’ve been at and I’ve played senior football for a lot of clubs especially back in Scotland,” he
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said. Frankston Pines emerged last week as another candidate to sign the big Scot and contacted him to invite him to train at Monterey Reserve. “I haven’t met with any clubs yet so it’s more than likely that I’ll make my mind up after Christmas,” he said. “I do feel a sense of loyalty towards Somerville seeing firsthand the work that goes on behind the scenes and what they have achieved in such a short space of time. “That makes me want to stay and help them out on the pitch. “I had a great return goal-wise last season and I really enjoyed my football there. “Winning the club Golden Boot was the icing on the cake especially when nobody thought I had it in me to win it.” The fallout from the recent resignations of three leading members of the senior coaching staff continues and although the players and committee are united in wanting Scott Morrison, Stan Packer and Stuart Mitchell to return it’s only a remote possibility. “I have so much respect for ‘Scotty’, ‘Smitchy’ and Stan who are all good lads and a huge loss to the club,” Pagliarulo added. “But on the other hand I have so much respect for Craig (Bozelle,
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vice-president), Luke (Mulder, president) and Zach (Peddersen, director of football) after seeing how hard they work for that club and how much they love the club. “But these things happen in football clubs and everyone moves on. “It’s sad for the club and the team but both parties will come out of this learning lessons and there’s no bad blood between any of them, it’s just one of these things. “I would love for things to change and the coaches to come back but I don’t see that happening.” Somerville reserves coach Dave Greening left last Friday for a holiday in the UK and will return to Melbourne in late January. There was a school of thought that getting Greening to accept the senior coaching role would smooth the waters at the club but that hasn’t happened. Last weekend Somerville announced that a group of players had committed to the club for 2020: Ash Scholes, Nathan Brown, Nathan Grimshaw, Eric Manhanong, Damian Garcia, Stephen Curd, Jarryd McMinimee and Kadison English. The search for a new senior coach and senior assistant has started and applicants can contact director of football Zach Peddersen on 0400 026 912 or email him at zach@elevationsports.com.au. In State 5 South news Aspendale Stingrays have had a few new faces at pre-season training among them Tom Lonsing, ex-Dandenong Thunder under-18s, former South Springvale and Brighton player Daniel Ogon, Lachlan Mutimer who last played for the Stingrays at under-16 level and former Stingrays junior Quinn Carter who was with Dingley Stars last season. Alex Griffiths is back in training after a year off due to an ACL injury while Matthew Self may be promoted to senior keeper as Jack Lindsay is trialling with South Springvale. New State 5 outfit Mount Martha is holding trials at Toorak College, Mount Eliza on Tuesday 10 December and Thursday 12 December from 6.30pm to 8pm. The club hopes to assemble a competitive squad made up mainly of under-20s with the reserves primarily composing last season’s under-17s and under-18s. “We have a few from last year’s under-18s who we will be looking at pushing straight into the seniors,” head coach Chris Sanderson said.
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By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer Logan McGill is looking to reach new heights with his inform Sale Cup winner, Gold Fields, in the coming months. The last-start $160,000 Group Thee Sandown Stakes winner will head to Sydney next to race in the Group Two Villiers Stakes (1600m) on Saturday 14 December, before embarking on a potential trip to Dubai. McGill said he was “50/50” between heading overseas or staying in Melbourne to have a crack at the $5 million All-Star Mile in March. “It is such an honour for him to have an invite to race in Dubai and at this stage that is still the first plan, but we will only go if it is 100 per cent in his best interest,” McGill said. “Either would be an amazing thrill and to be honest it’s a great problem to have.” Since his narrow last start victory, the seven-year-old gelding has had a tune-up at Traralgon where he coasted to a five-length trial win on Thursday 5 December. The dominant display reinforced McGill’s opinion that
the stable-favourite is relishing being in work at the moment, having also won three of his last four starts. “It was good to see for an old horse that’s deep into his prep, but it’s a pretty normal occurrence trialing him between runs. It seems to be doing the trick so hopefully that just ticks him over for his next one now,” he said. The now 101-rater will race clockwise for the first time at his next start, but his trainer is confident it won’t cause much of a hindrance. “We’re a little bit scarce of options for him down here just because of where his rating’s gotten to, so he’ll go for a little trip and hopefully that’s the right race for him,” McGill said. “We have done a bit of work with him that way and I don’t think it will pose too much of a problem. I think he should adapt to it pretty well.”
Dubai trip?: Logan McGill tosses up the idea of potentially heading to Dubai with his inform Sale Cup winner, Gold Fields. Picture: Supplied
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Mat men: Judoka Harrison Cassar throws Luke Burgess while training with Tokyo in mind. Picture: Yanni
Numbers count in team selection JUDO expert Harrison Cassar is on a mission to win the required number of ranking points to gain selection into the Australian Olympics team to compete at Tokyo in July. Described as an “elite athlete” by his coaches at Mornington Judo Club, Cassar has been a dedicated club member since he was eight. Now 20, he has wins at both state and national championships behind him and placings at recent international events. His most recent success was a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Open, ranking him number one in Australia for his weight division. Cassar, of Dromana, is confident of doing well at the Olympics in a sport practised by 20 million people worldwide – most avidly in Japan, Asia and Europe. “It would be a dream to win an Olympic medal,” he said. “It’s been my goal ever since I was about 12. “Even getting selected in the Australian team would be unreal.” At 175cm tall and fighting in the under 90kg section, Cassar is a powerful martial artist grappling with a points-ranking system as obdurate as any opponent.
“We do competitions all year and accrue points under an international points system depending on our success,” he said. “I’ve been everywhere – perhaps a dozen countries – over the past 18 months. “Although I am looking good as the Australian number one in my class, it won’t mean anything unless I manage to accrue sufficient points in overseas competition. If that doesn’t happen, I won’t make the Australian team.” Although a tournament in Osaka two weeks ago “didn’t go so well”, Cassar can make amends in Israel at the end of January, where he hopes to accrue more points to aid his selection quest in May 2020. Judo is not a mainstream sport in Australia, making finance another of Cassar’s problems. Judo Australia puts in a “small amount of money”, but part-time labouring jobs with a builder and teaching judo are necessary to supplement his income and pay travelling costs to competitions. But these handicaps will pale into insignificance if Cassar’s dream of team selection comes true. A medal would be the icing on the cake of success. Stephen Taylor
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