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First to cross THEO Demetriou grabbed a wooden cross thrown off Frankston Pier on Friday for the annual Blessing of the Waters event hosted by the Greek Orthodox Church.

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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SWIMMERS were in, out and shaking it all about at bayside beaches last week amid daily changes in water quality as a result of stormwater and faecal pollution.

Regular updates from the Environmental Protection Authority revealed a fluid situation with human and animal poo flowing into Port Phillip Bay after flash floods on Thursday 29 December.

EPA applied sciences group manager Dr Anthony Boxshall said there is a higher risk of illnesses such as gastro to swimmers from higher bacterial levels after flash flooding.

“Heavy rain and storms are can create a risk to the public as they can flood stormwater systems that then carry pollution that has built up in drains into waterways,” Dr Boxshall said in a statement.

“In certain conditions, they can be home to bacteria from faecal pollution that poses health risks to swimmers.”

The EPA declared water quality off Frankston beach as “fair” on Tuesday (3 January) but this was downgraded to “poor” on the Wednesday morning.

The environmental agency decided to monitor water quality daily near Frankston Life Saving Club to provide regular updates to beachgoers.

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dialloc beach was assessed as having “fair” water quality.

Water quality information is displayed on signs at 28 Life Saving Victoria clubs around the bay during weekends and public holidays.

The EPA says people should look for signs of stormwater pollution before swimming – flowing drains, discoloured water, odour and litter along shorelines are signs that the beach may have poor water quality.

The EPA’s Beach Report forecasts run until the Labour Day weekend in March.

EPA issues twice-daily water quality forecasts of good, fair and poor for Port Phillip Bay’s 36 beaches at epa. vic.gov.au online.

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Look out for missing persons POLICE are seeking public assistance to locate several missing people who are known to frequent the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas.

Rosebud woman Rachel Tarquinio, 45, who was last seen at her house on Point Nepean Road, Rosebud about 5pm, 30 December.

Police say there is concern for her welfare due to a medical condition.

She is 165cm tall with a medium build and brown hair, and is known to frequent the Rosebud area. Police believe she may attempt to travel to Bondi, New South Wales.

Anyone with information about Rachel should call Frankston police station on 9784 5555.

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riods of time and she always travelled with her dog named Biscuit, who was left behind.

Detectives believe Joanne disappeared in suspicious circumstances and would particularly like to speak to a caller who provided information to Crime Stoppers.

She is described as caucasian, 165cm with red hair, fair complexion and a piercing under her bottom lip.

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Mornington man Geordie Baker, 31, also disappeared last month, and was reported missing to police on Wednesday 14 December.

He is described as about 182cm tall, with a thin build and short brown hair, and is known to frequent the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong and Geelong areas.

Anyone with information should contact Mornington police station on 5970 4900.

Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance following the disappearance of 45-year-old woman Joanne Martell.

Police say Ms Martell lived a “transient” lifestyle on the Mornington Peninsula area and is believed to have recently lived in the Rosebud and Dromana area.

Her family became concerned when she failed to attend family birthdays and reported her missing in May last year, but it is believed she may have been missing for a longer period.

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CARRUM surf lifesavers are pleading with beachgoers to follow water safety advice following a busy weekend that included mass rescues, blue-ringed octopus sightings and a missing child.

On Saturday (7 January) lifesavers were called into action when a blue-ringed octopus was found at Carrum beach in the afternoon.

Carrum Surf Life Saving Club captain Catherine Paulsen said the sighting, the second one this summer, highlighted the need for parents to educate their children of the dangers of touching blue-ringed octopus and to know what to do if someone is bitten.

On Sunday, shortly after 5pm, a person was rescued from the mouth of Patterson River, 300 metres north of the flagged swimming area at the surf lifesaving clubhouse, by a person riding a jet ski.

That afternoon, another three males, aged 15, 16 and 36, and two girls, 12 and 14, had to be rescued after getting into trouble.

Patrol captain Charlie Barton pleaded with swimmers to not swim near the mouth of Patterson River.

“We are constantly pulling swimmers from the water at the mouth of the River and I fear it’s only a matter of time before we have a drowning here,” he said.

He said the safest place to swim was in front of the surf lifesaving clubhouse, between the red and yellow flags.

A child reported as missing at 6pm was found a short time later playing further up the beach.

COUNCIL rates rises will be capped at 2 per cent for the 2017/18 financial year as part of the state government’s policy to limit any rises to the rate of inflation.

The Consumer Price Index was forecast to be 2 per cent by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance.

State Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins decided not to accept advice from the Essential Services Commission recommending a cap of 2.15 per cent for councils across Victoria.

The Labor state government pledged to cap rates before Premier Daniel Andrews won office at the 2014 state election in a policy it dubbed “Fair Go Rates”.

“In the decade before we introduced Fair Go Rates, council rates increased by an average of 6 per cent per annum. This has now stopped, making things fairer for ratepayers,” Ms Hutchins said in a statement.

“Victorians have told us they want more of a say in council decisionmaking, and now is the time for councils to speak with their communities about their budgets for next year.”

Councils across Victoria can apply to the Essential Services Commission for exemptions from the rate cap if it can be proven rate rises above inflation are needed for specific circumstances.

Watchmen: Carrum Surf Lifesaving Club’s Ben Rooks, left, and Daniel Male on lookout at Carrum beach. Picture: Gary Sissons

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NEWS DESK Thompsons Rd upgrade begins THE first stage of the Thompsons Rd upgrade has been started.

The $175 million works will replace the level crossing on the Cranbourne rail line at Lyndhurst with a six-lane bridge, and the roadway from Marriott Blvd to the South Gippsland Highway will be duplicated.

New paths and improved lighting will aid pedestrians and cyclists in connecting to and from Merinda Park train station.

Between Dandenong-Frankston Rd and Berwick-Cranbourne (Clyde) Rd 156 accidents have been reported in the five years to 30 June 2015 – with 45 of them resulting in serious injury.

“We are putting people first by working to create a safer, more efficient roadway that will reduce the present congestion on Thompsons Rd,” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said.

The shortlisted applicant for the delivery stage of the upgrade will soon be invited to tender. This work includes widening Thompsons Rd from Dandenong-Frankston Rd to Marriott Blvd and from Narre Warren-Cranbourne Rd to BerwickCranbourne Rd. About 10km of a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians will be built along Thompsons Rd, including 8.2km on the north side, and 1.5km on the south side between Western Port Hwy and Evans Rd. This first stage of the Thompsons Rd upgrade is expected to be completed by late 2018. The contract for the second stage is expected to be awarded mid-next year, with the whole project to be completed by mid-2019.

Splash dash: Competitors at this year’s Blessing of the Cross event swim towards a wooden cross blessed by Greek Orthodox Bishop Iakovos. Clayton’s Theo Demetriou, above, with mother Photini Demetriou, was first to the cross to earn a year of good luck according to tradition. Picture: Gary Sissons

Pollution a cross to bear THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Frankston waterfronts on Friday to join in the Blessing of the Waters celebration, and to escape the 33-degree heat in the cool waters of Port Phillip Bay. The Blessing of the Waters is celebrated every year at Frankston by followers of the Greek Orthodox faith to celebrate Epiphany Day and the Baptism of Jesus.

Divers of different ages and energy levels dived off Frankston Pier after a wooden cross was blessed by Greek Orthodox Bishop Iakovos before being tossed into the bay.

Theo Demetriou, 28, from Clayton was first to snatch the cross this year.

Participants at the event were asked to sign a waiver acknowledging the illness risk involved in diving into possibly polluted waters after flash flooding swept waste into Port Phillip Bay last week.

Swimmers were advised to thoroughly shower straight afterwards by Coast Guard volunteers at the group’s clubhouse.

The Holy Cross is believed to bring health, guidance and good fortune to those who retrieve it, and their families, for the year ahead.

A traditional Greek festival with dancing and food was held on the Frankston Waterfront after the cross was retrieved.

Bet on Labor vs Labor clash LABOR comrades Mark Dreyfus and Tim Richardson are set to run against each other in a first over the line contest.

Mr Dreyfus, federal Isaacs MP, and Mr Richardson, state Mordialloc MP, have made a $500 bet that they can outrun each other in this year’s Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run. Whoever loses the Country Fire Authority will win with the $500 donated to the Edithvale brigade.

“This will be my second Edithvale CFA Fun Run,” Mr Dreyfus said.

“I’ll be training by doing a few laps up and down Mordialloc beach over the summer.

“In the end, whether I finish ahead of Tim or not, I’ll just be happy to help raise some funds for the Edithvale CFA.” Mr Richardson, the younger of the duo, has

the age advantage but is running his first All Fired Up Fun Run race.

“I hope to do that little bit more by beating Mark in this race and letting him donate an extra $500 to help the Edithvale CFA continue its fantastic work,” he said.

A new fire station at Edithvale will be built this year.

The 2017 Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run raises funds for the Edithvale CFA. The race will be held on Sunday 26 March and registrations for the run can be made online at allfiredupfunrun.com.au or by calling 9772 5175.

Keep ’em separated: Mark Dreyfus, left, and Tim Richardson, right, with a fire break provided by Edithvale CFA captain Graham Fountain ahead of fun run. Picture: Yanni

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Kingston’s annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival is coming Thursday 26 January from 11am to 10pm at Namatjira Park at Springs Road, Clayton South.

This much-loved annual event features a host of fantastic musicians showcasing the very best in world music over three stages.

With free workshops, children’s entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale, join us and celebrate Australia Day in style.

Smashed: A car driven by a Coles employee that chased two men who ram raided a Patterson Lakes supermarket collided with the pursued Holden Colorado utility at Carrum Downs. Picture: Gary Sissons

Ram raiders chased by worker POLICE are hunting for two men who tried to ram raid a Coles supermarket in Patterson Lakes early this morning.

A silver Holden Colorado utility was reversed through the front windows of the store, at the Gladesville Boulevard and McLeod Rd intersection, at about 4am.

The two men fled the store after trying to break into a cigarette cabinet. Bakers in the store chased them out.

A Coles employee, who had just arrived for work in his car, followed the offenders along Eastlink.

The two cars collided near Thompson Rd in Carrum Downs. The burglars drove off. The staff

member was not injured.

The first man was of Caucasian appearance, with a solid build, wearing a dark windcheater, white pants and was wearing a balaclava.

The second man is of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build, wearing a dark top, dark threequarter length pants and a dark baseball cap.

Detectives believe the silver utility, which has a black tray covering, will have damage to its back end and tail lights.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au online.

Experience sunset from the bay aboard Searoad Ferries IF you’ve ever dreamed of sailing off into the sunset then now’s your chance. Searoad Ferries has just released its Summer Sunset Sailings dates for summer, departing from Sorrento and Queenscliff.

Taking place on 11 and 25 February, the Sunset Sailings are the perfect way to relax, unwind and enjoy some down time with family and friends. If you’ve been impressed by the views from the ferry during the day, then you will love the way the Bay and Peninsulas light up at night.

On top of the breathtaking views and spectacular sunset, passengers on the Sunset Sailings will also receive a complimentary drink on arrival, continuous finger food prepared by head chef, Brent Love, using local and regional produce, live music and roving entertainment.

Drinks can be purchased at bar prices throughout the night.

All of Searoad’s onboard facilities are available for passengers to enjoy, including the comfortable lounges, full length windows for maximum viewing, external viewing decks and outdoor seating, onboard cafe and children’s play area.

From Sorrento, the Sunset Sailings depart at 7pm and return at 10pm. From Queenscliff, sailings depart at 7.45pm and return at 10.45pm.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $85 a person.

To book, please visit www.searoad.com.au or call 5258 3244

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We hope you had a fantastic time welcoming in 2017 with your friends and family. Most Council services have now returned to their normal schedules, with normal Library hours commencing Monday 9 January. Some of Kingston’s community centres are operating on reduced hours over summer – check in with your local centre for full details.

READ MORE kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston Pop Up Bar is back!

Join us every Friday night in February, with a fantastic line up of food trucks, craft beer, cider, wine and live music. This free all-ages event is hosted in the forecourt of Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin from 5pm, just a stroll from Moorabbin Station. In 2017, the Pop Up Bar returns with sets from Geoff Achison, Soul Sacrifice, Takin’ Cover and Dirty Laundry and the Soul Sisters.

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WHEN IS MY BIN DAY?

The City of Kingston offers all residents a garbage, recycling and garden waste kerbside collection service. You can now find out your bin day by visiting kingston.vic.gov.au/nearme and typing your street address into the What’s Near Me search tool.

Alternatively, you can check the waste collection map for your collection area and your bin day on the corresponding calendar.

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Join Waves Leisure Centre every Friday in January for tropical fun designed for the whole family! With games and activities, yummy food and drink, great music and a chance meet the Paw Patrol characters, this is not to be missed. Pop into Waves or visit our website for more information.

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NEWS DESK

Peasants are revolting

Eat scene: A temporary pop-up cafe has opened at the newly built Frankston Yacht Club. Picture: Gary Sissons

New beachfront cafe on horizon FRANKSTON has a new eatery at the foreshore albeit on a temporary basis.

A pop-up cafe managed by the Food Truck Park company opened on Boxing Day and will serve up food and drinks from the ground floor of the newly constructed Frankston Yacht Club until 28 January.

The $10.7 million Yacht Club, mostly funded by ratepayers, opened late last year.

Negotiations between council and a restauranteur over a lease for a cafe and restaurant in the beachfront building collapsed at the last minute before the club premises opened.

At last month’s public council meeting, Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said commercial real estate agents Fitzroys have been

hired to advertise a longer-term lease for the Frankston Yacht Club.

He was pleased Food Truck Park had stepped into the breach in the interim.

“I think that’s a great outcome … bringing life to that part of the building,” Mr Hovenden said.

Council plans to choose a tenant in March or April and will decide whether to lease both floors to one restaurant operator or split two floors into separate leases depending on market feedback.

Frankston councillors voted in November to ensure the wooden exterior of the building is kept in “pristine condition” since colours may fade when weather-beaten on the foreshore.

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The disconnected, uncaring and corrupt behaviour of the elites in the capital city eventually provoked the citizens of Essex and then Kent into outright rebellion.

At first, the insurrection was limited to the distant rural heartland miles from the capital, but word quickly spread across the shires. So widespread was the plebeian outrage that the charismatic rabble-rouser, Wat Tyler was soon leading a march on London to overthrow the established order.

Confronted by a weak and divided opposition the peasants took the royal fortress, the Tower of London, and beheaded the Lord Chancellor, the Lord High Treasurer and any other royal supporters they could find. The heads were then displayed on pikes on London Bridge, to the jubilation of the crowds. Under such pressure, the King was forced to accede to many of the demands of the rebels, including the abolition of serfdom.

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The triumph of Donald Trump in the United States coincides with Australians’ record loss of faith in their elected represenatatives.

by an apparent distain for the hopes and fears of those they regard as “The Deplorables”.

Consequently, the electorate’s suspicion of the elites is now matched by the elites’ disrespect for the electorate. A quick look at the political landscape of the western world shows the peas-

ants in revolt and the rise of the demagogues, of both right and left. Marine Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders in Holland, Nigel Farage in Britain, Norbert Hofer in Austria, SYRIZA in Greece, the Danish People’s Party in Denmark, the Law and Justice Party in Poland, Podemos in Spain and most strikingly of all, Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States.

In Australia, the disconnect between the establishment and ordinary Australians has not been as marked as in Europe and the US. However, a similar, if less virulent, condition is apparent.

The agendas of the prevailing politico/social order and middle Australia mirror those of their counterparts overseas.

The potential frictions between the two have been salved by 25 years of recession free, relative prosperity, but this is changing.

Wages growth for most workers is minimal, while cost of living pressures are rising, particularly for essential utilities. This would be manageable with an explanatory political narrative as to why – remember the “recession we had to have” – but there has been no such thing from the leadership. The absence of a credible shared vision of the future of the country leaves a void where latent fears and uncertainties incubate and emerge unresolved. Add to this a rising suspicion that certain segments of society are more favoured than others and the

resultant resentment is fuelling a demand to be heard and listened to from “the forgotten people”.

This has prompted a decline in popular support for the established major parties and the emergence of agitators, agents provocateurs, and other oddball characters being sent to Canberra with the resulting paralysis and dysfunction of the process of government.

The latest AustraliaSCAN survey shows that confidence in the federal government is the lowest it has been this century. People’s uncertainty about their personal financial futures spills over into their worries about the prosperity of future generations, with nearly two-thirds of adult Australians believing that young people today will not enjoy a standard of living better than their parents.

A similar proportion believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction.

There is a clear and pressing need for the enunciation of a new vision for the future of Australia; one with which the majority of Australians can agree.

What is certain is that Australians want a new “light on the hill” to describe where the community is heading and why. What is less certain is who among our current crop of political leaders can deliver it.

For decision makers in both the public and private sectors there are three key implications for 2017:

1 Growing unpredictability both overseas and in Australia.

Therefore, it would be wise to minimise irrevocable and inflexible long term commitments.

While retaining the organisation’s strategic focus, endeavour to keep contingency reserves in store.

2 All established institutions, even the old household names, will be under immense pressure to perform against more nimble competitors. Large organisations should build agility into their operations, while small to medium business should take advantage of their flexibility to out manoeuvre the old dinosaurs.

3 Identity will become increasingly important. Who you are, what you stand for and how you behave will discriminate between the winners and losers in 2017. Keep in touch with your stakeholders and respond to their concerns with understanding.

Incidentally, the Peasants Revolt didn’t end well for the peasants. The leaders, including Wat Tyler, were all executed by a vengeful establishment and the concessions they had won were reversed.

In a similar vein, expect Donald Trump to be attacked from all sides by a vengeful establishment and don’t be surprised if he fails to run a full four year term.

Let’s party like it’s 1381.

David Chalke is the principal of The Strategy Planning Group and a consultant to AustraliaSCAN.

Fast food a deadly ‘treat’ for cats IT seems humans are not the only species that has an appetite for takeaway fast food.

It seems feral cats and foxes are especially drawn to menu items at KFC in Hastings, although there’s a good chance that their first meal from the outlet is also their last.

The role that KFC Hastings has in controlling pest animals has been uncovered along with a list of credit card expenses by Parks Victoria staff which also includes meals at the Portsea Hotel and several expensive restaurants elsewhere in the state – but presumably not for consumption by animals.

Parks staff went to KFC Hastings seven times, running up a $260 bill on fried chicken to be used as bait to trap cats.

No explanation has yet been given for the $1000 spent at the Portsea Hotel.

Exposure by the Herald Sun newspaper of the expenditure has caused state Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to call on Parks to explain the past year’s $2.2 million credit card bill.

Parks Victoria acting CEO Margaret Gillespie has been quoted as saying the latest credit bill was higher than the previous year’s because of the phasing out of petty cash.

WHAT’S NEW...

We’re Lucky he’s back!

FIRST established in the 1980s, Lucky’s Deli is the Mornington Peninsula’s most iconic destination for quality produce sourced from around the globe, and now the original owners, Lucky and Nella Ferraro, are back.

Famous for its fresh produce and friendly service, Lucky’s Deli was first established in the early ‘80s at the old Frankston market, then moving to Wells Street, and was relocated to Young Street 15 years ago.

“We are delighted to be back and want to welcome all our old customers back with open arms,” said Lucky. “We originally started it because we wanted to bring a continental delicatessen to the area, as Frankston had nothing like this. And we are happy to be back and able to supply these services to our wonderful customers again.”

Lucky’s Deli is famous for fresh produce, hard to find specialty items and good old fashioned service sealed with expert advice. Discover everything from the highest quality of gourmet meats, cheese, pasta olives, dried fruit and nuts.

Whether you are on the hunt for an unusual ingredient, need advice on seasonal produce or want to know how to prepare your next meal, Lucky’s Deli can help. With over 30 years’ experience, Lucky and Nella sure know what they are talking about when it comes to continental items.

“We get a lot of items from overseas as well as local produce, and specialise in cheeses, coffee, making our own coffee as well. We have all sorts of cold meats, sweet and savory biscuits, and are like a real old fashioned continental deli,” said Lucky, who grew up on a farm in Italy, and knows the importance of having fresh produce.

Lucky’s Deli is open Monday to Friday, 8am till 5pm, and Saturday, 8am till 4pm.

Lucky’s Deli is at 48 Young Street, Frankston.

Phone 9781 4605.

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NEWS DESK

Footy’s back at home of Dolphins FOOTBALL will return to Frankston Park during the Dolphins’ exile from the VFL. AFL Victoria has decided to stage two VFL games at the home of the Frankston Dolphins Football Club and several TAC Cup matches and practice games.

Essendon Football Club’s VFL team will take on Port Melbourne on Saturday 6 May and Richmond’s VFL side will play Werribee in a round 13 clash on Saturday 15 July.

Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial said council welcomed AFL Victoria’s decision and said it is an encouraging sign for the future of the Dolphins.

The Dolphins went into voluntary administration in August last year before administrators Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants negotiated a deal with unsecured creditors to accept between 4.5 and 7.9 cents in the dollar as payment for about $1.5 million in debt.

The club came out of administration in November but was stripped of its licence to play VFL football in the 2017 season.

“This announcement comes at a critical time for the club, who are moving forward with achieving their goal of regaining a VFL Football Licence for the 2018 season,” Cr Cu-

nial said in a statement.

“The club have received great support from the Frankston community during this difficult time and it is great to have AFL Victoria on board in getting the club back on stable footing, whilst keeping a high calibre of football alive in Frankston.”

Council has helped the club by giving the Dolphins $50,000 worth of rent relief on a $67,600 bill.

See frankstonfc.com.au for details of fundraising events to support the Frankston Dolphins bid to return to the VFL in 2018 or call the club on 9783 7888.

Neil Walker

Taking to the field: Frankston Dolphins players train at Frankston Park last year.

Help for leprosy sufferers needed A GROUP of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents are making a difference to the lives of leprosy sufferers around the globe, and are inviting others to join the cause.

The Peninsula Leprosy Mission Support Group, a group of 12 people from around the peninsula, has raised more than $12,500 this year, beating its target and fully funding four projects in India, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Nepal.

Hastings member Don Johnston, who joined the group in 2008, said he was moved to tears when he and fellow members travelled to Nepal and saw the suffering and social rejection of leprosy sufferers.

“In Australia a lot of people don’t realise it is still such a huge problem, but it’s a disease that’s still causing

huge problems and causing severe amputations and other health problems,” he said.

“When you visit places away from the tourist crowds you see that it is devastating,” he said.

Mr Johnston said the peninsula group raised money by holding a range of social functions, including restaurant nights, quiz competitions and movie sessions, throughout the year.

The money raised will fund training programs for health workers, surgery and health care, rehabilitation and medicine.

“You can cure leprosy with two weeks of treatment, but there are major long-term rehabilitation and medical costs required, and because of amputations and the need to help

people become independent, the costs are ongoing,” Mr Johnston said.

Leprosy is a long-term bacterial infection that kills the nerves, and usually results in permanent damage to the skin, limbs, and eyes.

More than 2 million people are affected by leprosy in India alone, and according to Leprosy Mission Australia, one person is diagnosed with the disease every two minutes.

The PLSG meets monthly at various places around the peninsula, including Hastings, Mornington, Mt Eliza and Frankston.

Details: Don Johnston, 5979 2370.

Building bridges: Infrastructure is basic in Nepal, where leprosy is still a major problem, hidden in villages and away from tourists.

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Free ride: Five couples will be transported to Mornington Racecourse in this classic bus as part of this year’s RACV Great Australian Rally.

Rally puts history on wheels HISTORY will be back on the road next month (Sunday 5 February) as more than 1000 classic cars make their way to Mornington in the RACV Great Australian Rally.

Cars will leave for Mornington from Hastings and Brighton.

The cars will be on public display at Mornington racecourse from 10am Sunday 5 February as the centrepiece of the day’s attractions which include children’s activities, food and market stalls and a display of historic, classic and exotic vehicles..

The origins of the rally go back to 1992 and the first Great Australian Rally started from Melbourne and

finished at Cape Schanck. Over the years the event has evolved into one of the largest classic vehicle events in Australia.

The RACV took over sponsorship of the rally in 1999, and in 2001 Mornington Racecourse was chosen by the organising committee of the All British Classics Car Club as the finishing location for the public display of participating vehicles.

This year’s rally will see the inaugural Brighton to Mornington Rally, with vehicles leaving Park St, Brighton, at 9am for the trip to Mornington where they will be join the public display.

The veteran cars will be followed by

the classic Ventura bus carrying five couples who will be given VIP status at the rally, including a tour of the display, plus lunch and drinks in the racecourse dining room.

For a chance to win a ride on the bus send your name and email address to colin@abccc.com.au. Winners will be notified by 1 February.

Mornington Racecourse will open to the public from 10am to 4pm. Food and wine will be available, along with other attractions. Adults $10; children under 14 are free. Entry fees are donated to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for cancer research. Details at greataustralianrally.com.au online.

TWO Carrum mums have launched a fund-raising campaign for a sixyear-old girl with brain cancer so her family can take her to Sydney for a clinical trial which may prolong her life.

Louise Childs and Brooke Baxter, who heard of the family’s plight only months ago, started a ‘gofundme’ campaign with a $10,000 target to allow the youngster to access 12 weeks of specialised treatment in Sydney this month.

In August, the grade one student was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a fastgrowing cancerous brain tumour that causes deterioration of basic daily functions such as eating, walking and speaking.

While all available treatment options, including radiation therapy, have been exhausted, the family has a chance to prolong their daughter’s life with a trial that delivers chemotherapy directly into the brain stem.

Ms Childs said she and Ms Baxter are hoping to raise enough money by the end of January to support the family - who wish to remain anonymous for the protection of their daughter to access the trial, as well as to enjoy the time they have left together with her.

So far, just over $7000 has been donated, but there is still a little way to go for the family to access the treatment by the end of January.

DIPG, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Giloma, is a tumour that occurs in the brainstem and commonly affects children aged 5–9. It offers no prospect of survival.

The women have also organised a fundraising event at the Carrum Bowls Club on Friday 3 February, 5-9pm. All profits will go towards assisting the family.

The campaign can be found at gofundme.com/carrum-family-needshelp online.

World music festival spectacular KINGSTON’S 17th annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival on Australia Day will feature talented performers, free workshops, children’s entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale.

The festival will be hosted by Kingston Council at Namatjira Park in Springs Rd, Clayton South on Thursday 26 January, 11am-10pm where talented musicians will showcase the best in world music over three stages.

Travel the world through song with headline performers Bustamento and their Caribbean groove, indigenous musician Gawurra and French gypsy swing virtuosos La Mauvaise Reputation.

A wide range of community groups – including hip-hop, Bollywood and Chinese Drum dancers – will take to the stage to entertain the crowds followed by local and international performers.

Children will also be entertained with free activities including face painting, balloon sculpture, hair colouring and the WOZ Music Australian Animals theatre Show.

The event will end with a firework spectacular at 10pm.

Entry is $2 for adults, $5 for families. See kingston.vic.gov.au/globe or call 1300 653 356 for more details.

SILVERS CIRCUS IS HEADING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Established in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun.

Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after almost forty years on the road has evolved into one of the top 10 circuses of the world. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world.

Silvers circus presents a line-up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas style illusions and captivating production techniques.

Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw dropping entertainment for the whole family and is coming to a location near you this summer.

The two hour action packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes the wheel of steel, juggling, and the globe of death, hoola hoops, clowns, the roman rings, and an illusionist.

With many more world class acts, Silvers Circus is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a unique circus experience. So Welcome to our world of spectacular family entertainment. There is no other circus like Silvers Circus.

Silvers Circus will be at Rosebud – The Village Green, from Monday Jan 2 – 15, and Mornington – Bata Grounds from Wednesday Jan 18 – Sunday Feb 5.

For all show details visit www.silverscircus.com.au

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If you are not happy with your weight usNaturalists at T.O.W.N. Peninsulajoin Field Club ries.probusfrankston@gmail.com or Naturally) Group The club’s next meeting is at 8pm on (Take off Weight Aspendale Senior Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, call Mary on 0418 568 234Citizens for further Club Rooms 151, Station Street,Guest Aspendale.

Very Frankston. speaker is Martin Lagerwey of Martins details. friendly, supportive group. Contact: Carol 9787Butterfly 5168 orWorld.

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ninsula Field Naturalists Club club’s next meeting is at 8pm on dnesday 13 August at 16 High St, nkston. Guest speaker is Martin erwey of Martins Butterfly World. tin will be showing his remarke photos of insects. Everyone come. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for her details.

welcome. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for Introduction to volunteering Music with Mummies further details.

Frankston Volunteer Resource Small interactive and affordable music classesschool pupils Chess for primary Centre will provide information on Learn toDingley play chessand in a fun and for 6mths-5yrs.

Located in Chelsea, volunteering to anyone interesting in supportive environment. Improve Parkdale. Book your place for Term 1 today.

Casual your school grades whilst learning contributing some of their spare time this great0412 game. Studies haveor shown holiday classes in January. Please call 796 424 that children who play chess develop for the good of their community. email musicwithmummies@gmail.com strong analytical and strategy skills.

Topics covered include the benefits Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday 12 August. Classes will then follow Child Care of volunteering, the rightsOccasional and on during school term, fee is $40 Chelsea offers fourorhour responsibilities of voluteers and Heights Community Centre for 4 weeks.

To book ask for more contact: Lakes child care sessions oninformation Wed and ThursPatterson and will organisations and details occasional of Community Centre, 54-70 Thompson be taking bookings for 2017.

For details call 9772 3391.

Road, Patterson Lakes.

Call 9772 8588. volunteer positions available. Free Chelsea Heights Community Centre is located at Beazley information session at Frankston Creative writing classes Reserve,at160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights.hosts Facilitator Alex Ruschanow Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston creative writing classes at Frankston Volunteers Drivers 11am on Tuesday 30 September.

North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre fortnightly on Wednesdays Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers.

Email info@frankstonvolunteer.

10am-12noon. Participants are Do you have time, like drivingatand want to contribute org or call 9770 6492 for further to your community? Induction costs are covered information.

Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm.

Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 VIEW Club The Dingley Village VIEW Club meet for fun and friendship on the second Tuesday of the month 10.00am at The Flight Deck Bar & Grill, 37 First Ave, Moorabbin Airport. We are a friendly group of women who support The Smith Family’s disadvantaged children in The Learning for Life program. Please ring Mary Daly on 0401 035 835.

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Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from Al-Anon Family Groupsfriendship.

26 August, a coach trip to Village Inn August-6 September. Eigh If your loved one drinks toowith much youchocolate don’t know a stopand at Lindt outlet performances of 20 produ include plays in cafes, circu then morning tea of scones, cream, where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help! game parks and operas in jam and biscuits followed by live See www.anywherefest/f Confidential meetings areentertainment. held in Chelsea everyenjoy Tues.

Afterwards a for details of all shows. two-course lunch with optional free 7.30 - 9.00pm at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road.

No bingo. Cost $27. Call 9775 2304. speakers appointment necessary. New members welcome. Probus Frankston Probus Club me

encouraged and prompted to write a short piece, then to read it out and share feedback and ideas with each other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 1445 or email centre@mahogany. org.au to book. Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North.

ess for primary school pupils rn to play chess in a fun and Peninsula Activities Group first Friday of each month portive environment. Improve SEPTEMBER Activities for the over 50s, group at Frankston RSL Bowling Calling Volunteer Visitors r school grades whilst learning meets at 10am-12noon on the Cranbourne Rd, Frankston Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is Anywhere Theatre Festival third Friday of every month at the and hear a speaker of inter Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Bank staff members great game. Studies have shown Anywhere theatre will be performed Uniting Church, High St, Frankston. for its stay for lunch at the RSL af looking for volunteers Community Visitors Scheme. t children who play chess develop on Friday 5 September. Em anywhere but in threatres All welcome for light lunch and friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from 22 encouraged and prompted to write Volunteer visitors provide companionship to socially ng analytical and strategy skills. a short piece, then to read it out and 26 August, a coach trip to Village Inn August-6 September. Eighty isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities and help Event Name for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday performances of 20 productions and drivers are reimbursed from pick up to return Aspendale Gardenswith- Edithvale staff members share feedback and ideas with each a stop at LindtCommunity chocolate outletBank them feel connected to the community. Volunteers must August. Classes will then follow The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News and the Event Address 9708 8241 or email include plays in cafes, circuses in other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 then morning tea of scones, cream, beCommunity over 18 andBank, ablesupport to commit to at least fortnightly visits Aspendale Gardens-Edithvale community Social salsa dancing locations. For details call Clem on 03 during school term, fee is $40 organisations by promoting upcoming public events free in a - peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com game parks and operas in galleries.

Mammoth Book Fair Bowls Club followed by live 1445 or email centre@mahogany. Mordialloc for a minimum of 12 months. Online training is provided. jam and biscuits Southern Cross Salsa Frankston 4 weeks. To book or ask for more Contact Person Event See www.anywherefest/frankston Mornington & Mt Martha Anglicanare Centre, Octavia St Latin nights.

Bowls for newcomers onenjoy a Tuesday DeirdreCalendar Martinz on 8587 0296 or org.au to book. Mahogany Neigh- Competitive entertainment.

Afterwards a night Carrum Community Activity CentreCommunity Contact hosting social rmation contact: Patterson Lakes Contact Phone The calendar is published monthly in The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News, for detailsBellamy of all shows.

Hall, Mornington. Wednesday Friday 11 – 13 under lights November towith February, 7pm-10pm. volunteers@cbchs.org.au bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, Send your listings to two-course lunch optional free in the first week or editions of the month.

Every Thursday at 10 am Instead of the usual Wednesday mmunity Centre, 54-70 Thompson or email communitye January 9.00 2.00pm.

Saturday 14 Book, Jams and Single or mixed Gender, bring a friend and we will Frankston North. bingo.

Cost $27.

Call 9775 2304.

Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new Salsa classes, enjoy a night of Chelsea Calisthenics Club d, Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588.

Probus speakers Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club Cakes 9.00 - 2.00pm. For more info - 5975 0198 provide experienced players to join you. Free BBQ prior members.

Latin We meet every Thursday 10am at 38 Valetta Stretch, Flex and Perfect classes being held during Jan. Frankston Probus Club meets on the nothing but dancing. Great Always wanted to play tennis? Ex tennis player? All and snacks after. For details call Brian 0418588559. We St,toCarrum.

Peninsula Group music and fabulous people danceJoin us for exercises, card making, crafts, oil Don’t want to lose your flex during theActivities holiday break? first FridayTennis of each month ative writing classes Open Dayat 10am welcome from beginners to experienced players to our SEPTEMBER need 12 starters painting, demonstrations, guest speakers and day trips. thecome overalong 50s, group with. Absolute beginners can join Want to improve Cali skills?for Then at Frankston RSL Jan Bowling litator Alex Ruschanow hosts on yourActivities mixed doubles social tennis at 10.00 am, 2nd Monday Sunday 29 Pavilion, For more information call 8588 1831 or 9772 4564. meets stretch, at 10am-12noon on the Afternoon of Jazz and join us. Classes will include core exercises, free introductory Cranbourne Frankston.Tennis Go along ative writing classes at Frankston of each month. We can supply racquets etc. For further FreeRd,Community Open Day at Chelsea Lawn class at 8pm. One Theatre third for Friday of every month at the Jazz atAnywhere tricks, turns and leaps. Perfect any Cali girl, everyone Wednesday per month at 7.30speaker interest and Beardsworth th’s Mahogany Neighbourhood information contact Janet 0404 826 659 Chelsea Lawn Mornington Civic BowlsFestival Club, Civic Reserve, and hear aTennis Club.of10am – 1pm.

Ave, Chelsea.

Aspendale Seniors’ Club Social Table Tennis welcome, for planning purposes register.

CostFrankston. is theatreonwill be performed Uniting please Church, High St, 10pm, upstairs at The Grand Hotel, tre fortnightly on Wednesdays Tennis Club, Beardsworth Ave, Chelsea – Next to the DunnsAnywhere Road, Mornington Sunday 5 February, stay for lunch at the RSL afterwards Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players to join $10 per class.are Chelsea Sportswomen Sturdee 5 September. Email enqui- 499 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. $5 for in threatres All welcomeCentre, for light lunchStand 1.30pmanywhere 0am-12noon. Participants Football Pavilion.

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We provide a training program & games for over 35’s Come along andintryalawn bowls while having a drink Enquiries: 5981 2540 organisations by promoting upcoming public events free beginners to experienced players to our mixed doubles who still play Aussie rules footy or in some cases just to from our bar and a sausage from our BBQ................................................................................................................................ Event Date .................................................................................. social tennis at 10.00 am, 2nd Monday of each month.

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Our barefoot bowls commences on Friday 13th We can supply racquets etc. Morning tea provided. For We have members training & playing born in the 1950 The large hall at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre January, 6pm till dark.

Admission $10 per head, Contact Phone ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... informationmonthly contact Janetin0404 826Chelsea, 659 ChelseaMordialloc, Mentone News, he calendarfurther is published The is perfect for functions including Weddings, Dinner 3915 thru to the 1980. We are requiring more players & children under 16 free. Great family night and a great Send your listings to: PO Box 588, Hastings in the first week or editions of the month.

Lawn Tennis Club, Beardsworth Ave, Chelsea. members. Contact Paul Joyce on 0417 583 025 Dances, 21st Birthdays, Trivia Nights and Christenings. get together for work groups and other sporting clubs. or email communityevents@baysidenews.com.au The child care room is also available for children’s We’re located at 107 Edithvale Rd, Edithvale. Contact Bush Kinder Carrum Bowling Club birthday parties on Sundays. The Centre is currently Bob 0n 0411830703 for further information.

Mentone Pre School are introducing Bush Kinder in Bowling by the Bay taking bookings for 2017, please call 9772 3391.

2017 for our 4 year old groups. Enrol now for 2017 – SOCIAL BOWLS: Brush up your off-season bowling skills Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run Call 9583 4422 or email info@mentonepreschool.com. by joining the Carrum Bowling Club’s Social Bowls on Frankston and District The All Fired Up Fun Run will be again be held au for further details. each Saturday and Wednesday, 10.30am. All bowlersProstate Cancer Support Group commencing at The Edithvale Common, Edithvale Rd., beginners, novice and experienced - are welcome. Our The support group meets on the last Thursday of each Edithvale on Sunday, 26 March 2017 and proceeding FREE WEEKLY BREAKFAST synthetic greens offer year-round bowling in a great month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in along the picturesque Longbeach Trail to Mordialloc Come and enjoy FREE weekly 3 course restaurant ambience, by the beach at Carrum. We are at 716 Nepean Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and Creek and return. Events this year are 15km, 10km, and style breakfast from 7.45 to 9.45am at Chelsea Care Highway, Carrum. Telephone: 9772-2437. their partners are invited to attend the support group for 5km male, female, under 16s and teams. Walk only for Works 5 Blantyre Ave Chelsea YOUR PANTRY can assist 5km. Registrations now open and details at discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly with food and toiletry items for those struggling.

Epilepsy Support Group www.allfiredupfunrun.com.au Phone the office on 03 9773 0301. banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Chelsea. Mon 16 & 23 Jan. at 4:30-5:30pm Contact to register : katrina_heiberg@hotmail.com

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Mordialloc Mens Shed 457 Main St, Mordialloc (by the station).

New members welcome. We carry out all the usual activities of any mens shed and cater for all types of members with common, community inspired interests etc.

Be a Lifesaver!

Bonbeach Life Saving Club is offering a full training course for 13-17 teenagers and 18-80 adults during January 2017 (11th-20th varying sessions and times). Contact: Steph on chiefinstructor@bonbeachlsc.com.au or checkout Facebook Bonbeach LSC Inc. Also junior nippers 8-12 years spaces available!

2nd Annual Frankston Antiques & Collectables Fair 25th Feb 2017. 9am – 3.30pm Monash University Peninsula Campus (Via Millard Street) Frankston. Admission $5 per adult Children Free. Approx 50 stallholders all undercover selling huge variety of antiques. Valuations on Day $5 per item. All proceeds to Life-Gate Inc Frankston. Enquiries 97700595.

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Nine foot shark caught at Frankston Pier Compiled by Cameron McCullough BATHERS are warned to be cautious while bathing at present as there are a number of sharks about.

Mr E. McComb captured one measuring 9 feet 4 inches in length at the Pier in the beginning of the week. *** REV. E. Tonkin will conduct both services at the Frankston Methodist Church on Sunday next, and will also preach at Langwarrin in the afternoon.

Visitors are heartily welcomed. *** A GRAND concert and dance will be given in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday, 20th January, by the Essendon City Concert Band Entertainers, vocalists and instrumentalists. The programme is a varied one, and promises a good evening’s amusement. *** A WORKING bee is advertised to take place at the Frankston cemetery on Saturday afternoon. 20th Jan., at 3 p.m. It is to be hoped that a good number of helpers will make a point of attending, as the cemetery presents a very neglected appearance. *** MR. J. Wells notifies by advertisement that he has commenced business at the corner of Wells street and Melbourne road as a wood, coal and coke merchant, and is prepared to supply any quantity of firewood in suitable lengths at moderate charges.

All orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. ***

AS showing the advantages of advertising. Mr H Robertson, of “Selencia” informs us that he lost a golf brassey stick some two or three weeks ago, and gave it up as “gone for ever”, but a friend recommended him to put in an advertisement in the local paper, stating his loss.

He acted on the suggestion, and within two days the lost stick was returned to him! *** SOME steps should be taken by the local Council to have the bathing boxes on the shore kept in a clean condition.

General complaints are made by visitors that they are in a filthy state and unfit to go into.

If the nuisance is caused wilfully the police slould be informed, and if two or three of the culprits were caught and severely dealt with it would materially lessen the evil. *** THE return cricket match between the Langwarrin Military Camp Cricket Club and Frankston Cricket Club will he played at Frankston today Jan 18th.

Keen interest is displayed in this match and the soldiers are determined to avenge their defeat.

Afternoon tea will be provided for the players by the ladies. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason beg to announce as per advertisement appearing in another column, that after the current month they will conduct sales at their Somerville yards on the second and fourth Wednesday in

each month.

Owing to Mr Leaumont’s sale at Frankston on the 24th inst. the January sale will be held on the 31st., (Wednesday.)

The salesman announced this at the yards on Wednesday, 10th, which appeared to give satisfaction generally.

Messrs Brody and Mason will hold an important sale on Wednesday, 24th January, on the premises, Cranbourne Road, on account of Mr Leaumont, who is relinguishing his poultry industry, of high class poultry, etc., consisting of 400 laying hens and pullets, principally white leghorn, of the best known strains, and 150 muscovy ducklings. Also a mile of wire-netting, brooders, incubators, corrugated iron tanks, etc.

Five sheds, mostly of good iron, will also be sold (for removal).

A good buggy mare, jinker, rustic cart, and several milkers are among the lots offered. *** THE residence of Mr Von Klitzing, situated in Mitchell street, Ouyen, was totally destroryed by fire on Monday night.

The outbreak was caused by one of the daughters throwing down a lighted match.

The house, which was the property of Mr Nitschke, was only quite recently erected, having been removed from St. Arnaud.

There was no insurance on either the building or the contents.

In addition, the tenant lost £37 in notes.

Owing to the delay on the part of

the Water Commission in reticulating the town, although ample water is available, no fire brigade has yet been established.

Mr Von Klitzing has just recently sold his property in Frankston where he had lived for some time and was well known. *** Frankston Court of Petty Sessions.

Monday, January 8th 1917. Before Messrs Sherlock, W. J. Oates, C. W. Grant and C. G. V. Williams J’s.P. A DISPUTED DEBT CASE William Henry Millar v Edwin J. Foster, Tyabb–Claim for £50, money due on promissory notes.

Mr Utber for complainant and Mr J Barrett for defendant.

Mr Barrett raised an objection to the Court hearing the case, contending that as defendant’s residence was at Tyabb, the proceedings should have been brought to Hastings court.

After lengthy argument by Council the Bench adjourned the case to Hastings court, on 23rd of January.

TRAVELLING WITHOUT TICKETS Patrick Henry Roy, an officer of the Victorian Railways Commissioners proceeded against Walter Williams and James Wilson for travelling from Melbourne to Frankston, on 2nd January, without tickets.

Both defendants pleaded guilty.

Evidence for the prosecution was given by Corp Macartney (Military Police) Porter Lidgerwood, and Const. E. C. Ryan.

It appears that the defendants were arrested for misbehaviour on the

railway platform after the arrival of the 1am Melbourne train.

When searched at the watchouse

by Const Ryan they were found to have only platform tickets in their possession.

The excuse given by defendants was “That they thought the train had gone so bought platform tickets at Flinders St intending to pay their fares at this end.”

Each defendant was fined 10s with 5s costs default distress.

They had already been dealt with on the misbehavour charge.

A ROGUE AND VAGABOND Const Ryan charged William Fullerton, an aged man, with wilful obscene exposure at Victoria St Frankston on 2nd January, and defendent was therefore deemed to be a rogue and vagabond, Fullerton pleaded not guilty.

Const Ryan informed the court that a penalty of two years imprisonment and a flogging was provided for this offence.

Evidence for the prosecution was given by Lance Cpl Robert Macar tney and Pte Major (military police) and Const E. C. Ryan.

Accused was convicted. Const put in 5 previous convictions against him for various offences and informed the court that a warrant was in existence for him on another charge.

The Bench imposed a sentence of seven days imprisonment. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 January 1917

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Your Hearing Questions Answered Is it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing?

Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties it’s important to have a full hearing test. We don’t just test which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech, in quiet and in background noise.

Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss are: Turning the TV up Frequently asking for repeats Not being able to hear properly on the telephone Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants Missing out on important parts of the conversation Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing.

Is it true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids?

Yes. Probably 25 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids.

Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor.

Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can do to help combat hearing loss?

Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where

you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying.

With the television, if you’re not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly.

Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?

Yes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be caused by ear wax blocking the canal.

If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, top-of-the-line model?

Most people don’t need the most expensive hearing aids, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. It really is patient specific. You don’t always need the absolute top-of theline hearing aid technology, if the features that you need are available in something less expensive.

At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer you a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something that you are comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for.

Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?

Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have very much impact on the price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points.

Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either. The good news is

that the very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people these days.

How much do hearing aids cost?

Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age pension or a disability pension) are eligible for the Office of Hearing Services Voucher program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are “free-to-client”. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and a lot of people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute to more expensive hearing aids if they wish.

For people who are not eligible for the voucher program, hearing aids typically start at $2,700 for a pair.

What brand of hearing aids to you recommend?

Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all of the major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, looked in your ears, and had a discussion about the things that you want to hear well.

We also take the time to consider your preference for style and size of the hearing aids, as well as your budget. We will recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we will always give you a range of options to choose from.

What is your philosophy on health care?

If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient.

What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you?

The patient comes first. The patient is your customer and you want to have the healthiest, happiest patient that you can. That makes me happy as well. To know that we are helping that patient to be happy is just rewarding.

What is one thing about your job that really sticks out in a positive way?

It’s really nice to be able to make a difference for people. Often the partner of the person with a hearing loss may have been repeating themselves and having to speak louder for years. When we help with a hearing loss (often with hearing aids) it’s often the family members who notice the benefit first.

Suddenly they don’t have to repeat everything, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day. It can make a big difference for the whole family.

the right pace of the individual patient.

Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t know if they have a hearing loss. They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available.

It doesn’t help anyone to push someone in to getting hearing aids before they are ready for them, or to pressure someone to purchase hearing aids that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best thing to do is explain what’s causing the problem, and what solutions are available. It can also be helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment with you.

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My number one rule is to take things at

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Delta Therapy Dogs visit our patients weekly.

DELTA Society Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation with one core belief: that the humananimal bond remarkably improves our quality of life and leaves a lasting paw print on our hearts.

They believe there is a special and indescribable kinship shared between dogs and people of all ages. Attention from a dog can brighten your day, make you feel loved and, as has been scientifically proven, improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Delta believe a better relationship between people and dogs will lead to a more enriched and fulfilled life for humans and dogs alike.

The aim is to improve the participant’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive well-being and general functioning. Positive effects for people experiencing loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress and improvement in recovery times from surgery and illness have been documented.

Pets are an integral part of a social support network for many people!

The wonderful companionship and bonding that takes place between people and a variety of animals and the resulting healing effect this may have on their well-being is wellknown.

Delta’s amazing and devoted volunteer Therapy Dog Teams, brighten the lives of an estimated 20,000 Australians in hospitals and care facilities every week.

We are very fortunate to have either Susan, who brings Lucky (a

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Whippet) or Bec, who brings Badger (an English Cocker Spaniel) visit our hospital every weekend to offer the wonderful benefits of pet therapy, spend time with patients and offer a chat, a floppy ear to listen and a paw to shake.

For further information on the great work Delta Society Australia does, or to make a donation to help fund the fabulous programs they run, visit www.deltasociety.com.au How do you attend our hospital?

Inpatients: you can choose who provides your rehabilitation after

your acute hospital stay or if you have a referral from your GP. Simply request to have your inpatient rehabilitation at our hospital and one of our Rehabilitation Assessment Nurses will visit you to plan your stay with us.

Outpatients: A referral from your GP or Specialist is required.

Please direct all referrals to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston General telephone: 9788 3333

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** Same expert physical rehabilitation ** New look coming in 2017!!!

NEW LOOK FOR OUR HOSPITAL We are very excited to announce our hospital will be undertaking a $9.7 million refurbishment. Work commenced last month and all staged works aim to be completed by December this year.

Artists impressions of front entrance inside and out

Scope of works planned: Conversion of 3 and 4 bed wards to 2 bed wards.

Increased single rooms Patient rooms and ensuites will be refurbished and refreshed Improved front entrance access for patients and vehicles Chapel to be moved and increased in size with the addition of a multipurpose adjourning meeting room New kiosk and lounge area in front reception Whilst this is a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment it will occur in stages in order to have the least impact on both our inpatients and outpatient services.

We will continue with business as usual to provide our comprehensive rehabilitation services every day throughout the project.

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By Stuart McCullough IT used to be so easy. Once, Christmas happened as if by magic. All I had to do was wake up and it was there, in all its shiny, glittering glory. Not anymore. Christmas now is not magic but a looming deadline for a whole range of tasks. From that moment in about mid-October when you hear the first strained snippet of a Christmas Carol seeping from the supermarket speakers, the weight of an awesome responsibility begins to settle on your shoulders. It’s both a test of endurance and race to the finish line. That’s because Christmas requires the kind of planning ordinarily reserved for a landbased invasion. And almost as many casualties.

Last year, we offered to host. In that sense, we had only ourselves to blame. Let me say now that we drastically under-estimated what it takes to stage a family event of this magnitude. Previously, I thought the preparations would largely consist of clearing space on the table for the turkey and a few bon bons. I accept that I was entirely deluded. It was not helped by the fact that we elected to set the bar quite high. We were determined to do something different; to try and put our own indelible stamp on the day.

My wife was quite keen on the idea of games to keep kids of all ages entertained. Consequently, we scoured Southland shopping centre the week before Christmas for Yuletide-themed piñata.

Upon reflection, I’m not sure that such things even exist. It’s hard to imagine anyone selling a paper mache Santa that children then beat with a

stick until it breaks in half. We briefly contemplated making our own Father Christmas piñata, but I was concerned that we might overdo things, creating something that was too close to indestructible. The only thing worse than beating Santa with a stick is upgrad-

ing to a baseball bat with a nail in it.

Assaulting Saint Nick, even in paper mache form, may not be in the best possible taste.

Owing to the size of my family, Christmas meals have always involved two distinct teams. Diners

were, like post-war Berlin, cruelly divided into groups: there were those on the big table and then there are the rest, consigned to the ultimate ignominy that was ‘the kids table’. For as long as I can remember, the primary aspiration of my life was to escape the clutches of ‘the kids table’. To be elevated to the big table would, so I believed, be all the confirmation I would ever need of my burgeoning maturity.

Besides, it’s hard to eat Christmas dinner when you’re crammed around a card table and sitting in miniature plastic chairs which, for anyone older than five, are basically something you wear rather than sit on; like a pair of brightly coloured moulded underpants. How I longed to sit on a real chair.

Unfortunately, we don’t own a table that seats twenty-five people. But neither to we own a card table, ensuring that the quality of any subsidiary furniture was bound to be more suited to dinner than a game of Texas Hold ‘Em. But we still didn’t have much in the way of seating. First, we contemplated seating people in shifts. In reality, this is perhaps a more extreme response to having a ‘big’ and ‘little’ table. It would never suffice.

It was clear that we needed chairs and lots of them. Having seen ‘MacGyver’ in several three-second bursts whilst changing channels, I knew that the answer would have to be improvised. Using string, household baking soda and a decorative cushion, I managed to fashion something that resembled all those items after they’d tripped over each other. It didn’t make for much of anything, much less

something you’d deposit your backside on. Instead, we did the honourable thing and threw ourselves on the mercy of our neighbours.

Lucky for us, they came through in fine style. As did members of the family, who arrived with plates of food and gifts that transformed our Christmas tree from a glittering Lone Pine to something from which an extraordinary bounty of gifts appeared to have fallen. And then there were the people themselves. There is nothing better at Christmas time that the hum of happy conversation over lunch.

It was nothing short of spectacular.

When the time came, family members marched to the clothesline from which we’d hung a homemade piñata.

Ultimately, it was a crepe paper globe rather than an effigy and kids took delight in thumping it until it spilled its chocolate payload onto the grass.

This Christmas, we were back at the farm in Tyabb and the festive spirit was alive and well within my family. A few weeks before the big day, I received a phone call from my fouryear old nephew, Tyler. He’d decided that he wanted to sing me his all time favourite festive carol: Christmas in Hollis by RUN DMC. There are, I believe, far too few rap Christmas carols. I was impressed both by the message and by my nephew’s lyrical flow. I can’t wait until we’re all together again, gathered around the tree and the Pianola, belting out our rendition of Christmas in Hollis, after which I will take my seat at the big table. Hope you had a a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2017. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Climbing high: Mt Eliza knocked off Peninsula Old Boys in the last game of 2016 and sit on the top of the Provincial ladder. Picture: Rab Siddhi

New year brings new challenges

By IT Gully HAPPY New Year to everyone involved in MPCA cricket.

No doubt everyone has had a sensational break and are looking forward to an exciting back end of the 2016-17 season.

There is little doubt that there is plenty of excitement and challenges for clubs in every grade across all divisions.

There are just two one-day matches and three two-day games left in the season, kicking off this Saturday with a one-day match to launch the New Year.

Provincial In Provincial, the fight for a spot in the top four is well and truly on with six teams with realistic chances of making finals.

Mt Eliza sits on top of the Provincial table with 70 points after recording two outright wins in the opening half of the season. Despite leading the table, they have lost one game this season.

Baxter, who have the best two players in the competition right now in Chris Brittain and Daniel Warwick, are in second place on 66 points after recording five wins from six matches.

The draw came from a wash-out. Baxter are still the team to beat in the back half.

Langwarrin have been the surprise packet of the season, also sitting on 66 points and holding third place. When you talk of teams playing to their potential, the Kangas have done it to a

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tee. Whether they can sustain in for another five rounds is questionable.

Peninsula Old Boys are just lurking in fourth place on 54 points after recording four wins, a draw and a loss.

The Old Boys know they just need to make it and they are in with a mighty show to defend their title.

Mornington are a game further back and has probably been the disappointment to this point. The Dogs had a shocker last season and haven’t fared much better this season, sitting on 42 points with three wins, two losses and a draw.

The only other side capable of playing finals outside of the top five is Sorrento, who are in sixth place on 38 points. An outright victory has saved the Sorras’ bacon though, having recorded three losses and a draw from its six games.

Pearcedale, Crib Point and Pines are all on 30 points and while they’ll play a role on shaping the four, are highly unlikely to miss out.

Somerville is on 18 points and have also been a little disappointing, while Long Island and Moorooduc will fight out relegation.

Run Scorers: Chris Brittain (480), Daniel Warwick (404), Shamith Kannagarra (319), Bobby Wilson (291), Matt Foon (272).

Wicket Takers: Kaine Smith (20), Jon Forrest (19), Shaun Knott (18), Nick Baron (17), Rob Parslow (17), Pat Jackson (17), Russell Wilkes (17).

Champion Player: – Chris Brittain (98), Daniel Warwick (74.40), Bob-

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by Wilson (65.10), Travis Campbell (56.30), Justin Grant (53.90), Keith Biggs (51.20), Shamith Kannagarra (50.90), Wade Pelzer (50.20), Matt Foon (48.20), Jon Forrest (46.70).

This Saturday (Rnd 7): Long Island v Baxter, Pearcedale v Mt Eliza, Moorooduc v Somerville, Crib Point v Mornington, Pines v Sorrento, POB v Langwarrin.

District The race is well and truly on in District with nine sides all boasting finals claims.

The first game of the New Year will certainly sort out the log-jam of teams all vying for a spot in the finals. There are some season-defining matches this Saturday.

The top two in Red Hill (68 points) and Mt Martha (62 points) look to have the competition covered at this stage, although Delacombe Park in third place and Flinders in fourth place are less than a game behind on 54 points.

The Hillmen have won five from its six matches, including an outright, while losing to Mt Martha.

The Reds have four wins from six games, as well as a loss and draw.

Outside of the top four, Baden Powell and Heatherhill are just hovering in fifth and six place respectively, sitting on 50 points.

Rosebud are still in the mix, just a game outside the four on 42 points and given Main Ridge’s talent, sitting on 38 points gives them a sniff – everything would need to go right for them,

as it would for Seaford Tigers, who are 14 points outside the top bracket on 36 points.

Seaford will be looking to make a move from third bottom while Boneo and Rye will fight out relegation. Having lost four games outright, Rye is facing an uphill battle to prevent falling to Sub District next season.

Run Scorers: Jon Guthrie (385), Rhys Elmi (304), Nick Christides (292), Riley Shaw (280), Shaun Foster (260).

Wicket Takers: Rhys Whitling (30), Lincoln Toy (18), Jake Theobald (18), Luke Collins (18), Chris Cleef (18).

Champion Player: Rhys Whitling (83.70), Jon Guthrie (78.50), Rhys Elmi (68.40), Ash Mills (60.80), Riley Shaw (56), Simon Dart (55.70), Blake Hogan-Keogh (48.90), Jake Theobald (48.70), Nick Christides (48.20), Shaun Foster (48).

This Saturday (Rnd 7): Boneo v Seaford, Rosebud v Delacombe Park, Seaford Tigers v Main Ridge, Red Hill v Baden Powell, Mt Martha v Flinders, Rye v Heatherhill.

Sub District The second half of the season in Sub District is going to be breathtaking, given all but one team is capable of playing finals.

At the halfway mark of the season, just one game separated fourth placed Dromana from second bottom Carrum.

The bottom would need to fall out of the Hastings (four wins from six matches including an outright, as well

as a draw) and Ballam Park (five wins from six matches) buckets for them not to play finals, sitting on 62 points and 60 points respectively and holding the top two places on the ladder.

Tootgarook and Dromana are in third and fourth place respectively after recording three wins, a draw and two losses in the first half of the season.

There are then five sides on 30 points – Balnarring, Tyabb, Frankston YCW, Carrum Downs and Carrum, all separated by percentage. Skye is on the bottom with just one win.

Given the closeness of the season, getting away to a good start in round seven is critical.

Run Scorers: Travis French (322), Stuart Plunkett (315), Nick Taranto (286), Lai Leaunoa (261), Aidan Pateman (246).

Wicket Takers: Stuart Plunkett (18) Jye Voelkl (17), David Dervan (16), Andy Kitson (15), David Cross (15), Mitch Floyd (15).

Champion Player: Stuart Plunkett (92.5), Matt Whelan (69.10), Travis French (66.20), David Dervan (65.70), Nick Taranto (57.60), David Cross (48.10), Aidan Pateman (46.60), Brett Hudgson (44.70), Lai Leaunoa (44.10), Rob Hearn (44).

This Saturday (Rnd 7): Carrum Downs v Carrum, Hastings v Skye, Balnarring v Ballam Park, Tootgarook v Frankston YCW, Tyabb v Dromana.

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Annual Steve Wallace Cup January highlight SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie PRE-SEASON preparations for the 25 March kick-off to the 2017 league season go into overdrive this month.

The highlight is the annual Steve Wallace Cup on Saturday 28 January, which will again be hosted by Mornington at its Dallas Brook’s Park headquarters.

The event commemorates the life of local soccer icon Stephen William Wallace who was 54 years old when he died on 19 July 2011 and was a former Langwarrin player, coach, president, life member, club council representative and Bayside League referee.

The charity event is a showcase for the local game and always draws a large crowd.

This year’s round-robin format involves 10 clubs in two groups with each team playing four group games of 15-minute halves and the top teams in each group playing off in the Grand Final.

The participating clubs are Mornington, Langwarrin, Casey Comets, South Springvale, Berwick City, Seaford United, Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Rosebud Heart and Baxter.

On the transfer front Mornington has agreed terms with former star Simon Mur, who is due to return in mid-March from a two-year stint in England.

Mur scored 24 goals in the 2014 season and Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson is delighted to welcome back the pacy striker.

English imports Jack Truelove and Nathan Smith arrive on Wednesday 1 February and Jamieson has agreed terms with central midfielder Matthew Wade from Blyth Spartans in England’s Northern Premier League Premier Division.

The 24-year-old is a former South Shields, Washington and West Allotment Celtic player.

Striker Gino Defeo is trialling with Mornington. The 35-year-old has had stints with Port Melbourne, Brunswick City, Bulleen Lions, Clifton Hill, Diamond Valley United, Kingston City and Doncaster Rovers.

Brad Zealley has been confirmed as Mornington’s goalkeeping coach.

Teenage goalkeeping prodigy Cooper Bankes-Fay is likely to leave Mornington. He has been training with Bentleigh Greens and flies to the UK this week with the Australian schoolboys squad.

Frankston Pines start training for

Midfield maestro: Mornington’s new English signing Matthew Wade.

the upcoming season on Thursday and the club hopes to complete the capture of two young Mauritian internationals to join fellow Mauritian visa players Cedric Permal and Christopher L’Enclume at the Monterey Reserve outfit.

New vice-president Daniel Plaiche was awaiting confirmation of their signing this week before arranging visas and flights for the duo.

Skye United could sign five new players for its State 3 South-East campaign after its 2016 championship success.

Among those targeted by senior coach Billy Armour are two Brazilians and an accomplished striker.

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“I can’t give you their names because I don’t want other clubs chasing them but the striker is a former Division One player and he could still play at that level although he’s been playing down the leagues lately,” said Armour.

Rosebud Heart expects big things from English recruit Will O’Brien, a central midfielder who played in the Bayside League last year and was on the books of Swaffham Town.

Defender Callum Richardson has rejoined after a season with Peninsula Strikers and big Chris Sibson has returned from Seaford United.

Senior coach Scott Morrison has retained all of last year’s squad.

Newly formed Somerville Eagles are hoping to hear from FFV this month that their application for membership of State 5 South has been successful.

The club is based at Somerville Secondary College and is backed

by Ultra Fine Foods whose director Felix Arena is Eagles’ president.

“We just felt that there was an opportunity to establish a club in the broad Tyabb, Pearcedale, Somerville area and if FFV accepts our application we are likely to run around six sides this year,” said Arena.

Zach Peddersen is director of coaching.

Here are some pre-season schedules:

LANGWARRIN Saturday 14 January v Eastern Lions at Egan Lee Reserve, 1pm and 3pm; Saturday 21 January v Baxter at Baxter Park, 1pm and 3pm; Wednesday 25 January v Knox City at Egan Lee Reserve, 6pm and 7.30pm; Saturday 4 February v Mazenod at Mazenod College, 1pm and 3pm; Saturday 11 February v Sunbury at Langama Park, 1pm and 3pm; Saturday 18 February v Skye Utd at Lawton Park, 1pm and 3pm.

PENINSULA STRIKERS Sunday 15 January intraclub game at Centenary Park, 11am; Thursday 19 January intraclub game at Centenary Park, 7pm; Saturday 21 January v Knox at Centenary Park, 4pm and 6pm; Thursday 26 January intraclub game at Centenary Park, 7pm; Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February pre-season camp and game v Morwell Pegasus at Ronald Reserve (kick-off to be confirmed); Saturday 11 February v St Kilda at Centenary Park, 3pm and 5pm; Saturday 18 February v Beaumaris at Centenary Park, 4pm and 6pm; Thursday 23 February v Mornington at Centenary Park, 6.30pm and 7pm (two pitches in use).

SEAFORD UNITED Saturday 21 September v Casey Comets at Comets Stadium, K.O. to be confirmed; Sunday 5 February Chelsea Cup at Edithvale Recreation Reserve, K.O. to be confirmed.

SKYE UNITED Tuesday 31 January v Casey Comets at Comets Stadium, 7pm (seniors and reserves); Sunday 12 February v Chelsea at Edithvale Recreation Reserve, 1pm and 3pm; Saturday 18 February v Langwarrin at Lawton Park, 1pm and 3pm.

ROSEBUD HEART Wednesday 25 January v Casey Comets at Comets Stadium, 7.30pm; Sunday 12 February v Somerville Eagles at Somerville Secondary College, 1pm and 3pm; Saturday 18 February v Elwood at Somerville Secondary College, 1pm and 3pm; weekend of 11 March pre-season trip to Torquay, possible game v Surf Coast FC. In other news former Frankston Pines president and life member John McPartlin, 75, died last week after a short illness.

McPartlin’s contribution to the local game and the trade union movement was immense.

Funeral arrangements were unavailable as we went to press.

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