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Life saving facility open EDITHVALE Lifesaving Club’s new home has officially opened its doors. The $5.75 million upgrade to the building was unveiled at an event on 14 March. The works were funded through the state government and Kingston ratepayers. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “every summer around 22,000 visitors flock to Edithvale beach and it’s vital that the Life Saving Club has the facilities it needs to ensure the public’s safety in the water.” “Founded in 1919, the club has served the community for 100 years and this redevelopment will ensure the club’s future for decades to come,” she said. Pictures: Supplied
Three arrested after drug operation Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THREE people have been arrested after an investigation into alleged drug trafficking and cultivation across the
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MP calls for release of Baxter business case Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy has called on the federal government to release the business case into the expansion of the Frankston line to Baxter. Ms Murphy spoke in parliament after Infrastructure Australia included Frankston public transport as a priority initiative in its updated priority list (Public transport expansion a ‘priority’, The News, 2/3/20). “The Infrastructure Australia report handed down listed, for the first time, Frankston public transport connectivity as a priority initiative,” she said. “Here’s hoping it encourages the federal government to release the business case for the extension of the train line from Frankston to Baxter that it has been in possession of since October last year. I wrote three weeks ago to the minister to say you’ve had this for a long time. I gave him time and said on behalf of my community, release it. “What we do know is that this government has been saying for years now that it has budgeted a mere $225 million for that project, which any reasonable estimate would say is over a billion dollars. It would be spent over four years, and the project could be completed. It tried to get more money from the state government before the business case was concluded. “Now that it’s been concluded it appears the federal government have lost it behind the couch. Stop the spin and the politicising, release the business case and deliver what you promised to my community.”
PM SCOTT Morrison with Alan Tudge MP at Leawarra station in 2018 promising $225 million to the Frankston line extension. Picture: Gary Sissons
Bar opens A NEW bar has opened up in Parkdale. Lumbar, on 83 Warren Road, opened its doors last month. The bar was designed with op-shop style decor. The menu features pizza and a selection of tapas. Happy hour is from 5pm - 7pm Thursday to Saturday and 2-5pm Sundays. Live music on Friday and Sunday.
Rally cancelled ORGANISERS have called off Wednesday’s rally to stop the closure of the Mornington Centrelink and Medibank offices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rally was scheduled to be held outside the Centrelink offices in Main Street but an update issued by Mornington Community Information and Support Centre last Friday (13 March) confirmed it would not go ahead.
Ward meeting scheduled The News sent questions to federal minister for urban infrastructure Alan Tudge asking when the business case would be released and for updated costings for the project. A spokesperson for Mr Tudge said “the Victorian government has completed the federally funded preliminary business case. The federal government
is currently considering the outcomes of the PBC.” “Currently, there is no state commitment towards funding, or towards the completion of a detailed business case, which would be the requisite next step prior to the project moving into the construction phase. We have $225 million committed towards its construction.”
The state government announced in April 2018 that they had started the business case and planning work for a future extension of the Frankston line to Baxter. They said it was due to be completed by early 2019, but it was not complete until October (“Rail extension business case complete”, The News, 4/11/19).
A CENTRAL Ward meeting will be held at the Kingston Council offices, 6pm 19 March. Cr Rosemary West will be in attendance. Council’s housing strategy and neighbourhood character study is on the agenda. Council’s office is at 230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham.
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SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol crews spotted a black Toyota intentionally losing traction and pulled it over to chat to the driver, 11.12am, Sunday 8 March. The 36-year-old Frankston man stopped adjacent to a sign asking for hoon driving to be reported to Crime Stoppers. The driver said he had accidentally lost traction while doing a U-turn, however, police disagreed and impounded his car for a month. The driver will be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date charged with careless driving and intentional loss of traction. Evidence was captured in full high definition by the police’s new Mercedes Benz E400D Wagon’s video system, they said.
Car theft fails A KIA Carnival was damaged during an attempted robbery in Hastings, overnight Friday 21 February. Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville CIU, said burglars broke into the Mary Grove house and stole keys to the 2009 vehicle. While attempting to drive off they ran into a steel pole, got out and ran off. Anyone with information on either of these incidents is urged to call Somerville CIU 59781300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
restaurant earlier last month. A woman, below, described as about 30, solid build, wearing a white hoodie top, green shorts, thongs and sunglasses on top of her head reportedly took the white Budtrol bike belonging to a 15-year-old girl, 8.47pm, Wednesday 5 February. Anyone with information is urged to call Leading Senior Constable O’Donnell at Hastings police 5970 7800 or report it to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Speedsters caught A MAN has been caught driving at more than twice the speed limit in Carrum Downs. The motorcycle rider was pulled over by police on 8 March after being clocked driving at 142kmph in a 60 zone on Colemans Road. Police allege that the driver was already disqualified from driving and that the bike was unregistered with a false number plate. The driver also tested positive for drugs. The bike was impounded and the offender will be summonsed to court. During the same shift, the Somerville Highway Patrol unit also arrested a driver speeding at 173 kmph in an 80 zone on the Nepean Highway in Mount Martha. The driver was inside a red sports car.
Police also punished two other motorcyclists for speeding offences in Mornington and Skye during the same shift. “Despite constant road safety messaging, police are still dealing with a constant stream of people who think that they are such great drivers or riders that nothing will ever happen to them,” a police spokesperson said. “Fortunately all of the above riders and drivers were caught before they injured or killed themselves or someone else.”
On your bike: Police impounded a bike after catching the driver at 142 kmph. Picture: Supplied
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Bowling company strikes deal for vacant site A LONG vacant building on Playne Street is set to be filled by a bowling alley. The site has been vacant for more than five years. Savers was the last occupant of the building, which will soon house a General Public. They also operate a second site in Dingley Village. At Frankston Council’s 10 March meeting, they voted to approve the proposal to put a bowling alley inside the building. The proposal will also allow for the sale of liquor. Alcohol is allowed to be served at the site from 10am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to midnight on Friday and Saturday. A reduction in car parking was also approved by council. Cr Steve Toms said “this is an exciting opportunity”. “The reduction of car parking cases doesn’t concern me because when many people I know go out to enjoy night time activities they take an Uber,
taxis, bicycles, or walk.” He said he would be disappointed if council turned down the proposal to fill “a building that has been derelict for seven years”. Cr Glenn Aitken supported the proposal. “I believe Playne Street has a greater future as time goes by,” he said. “Central to that is activation, there’s no good making a wonderful street if everything is closed down.” Cr Colin Hampton was concerned about the reduction in parking. “We as a council cannot keep going on and on putting developments in which have a shortfall of parking,” he said. “For a councillor to say most people go to these venues by Uber, this is a family area that’s being proposed, in my opinion over two thirds will be going by their own transport.” The proposal was approved with a vote of six to one. Brodie Cowburn
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Celebrating another successful Red Hill Show On Saturday March 7th, the showgrounds transformed into a colourful, appetizing and entertaining spectacle for the whole family. The Mornington Peninsula was on show! Initial estimation suggests that record numbers attended the 92nd Red Hill Show at around 11,000, many of those making the trip from Melbourne and further afield. Perfect weather set the scenes for the ideal day out. Our Mornington Peninsula Paddock was filled with gourmet food, liquor and our 5-star producers. Our MC Richard Cornish once again had the audience captivate on the MPP Stage with a host of special guests including Australia’s
Chef of the Year, Michael Cole and Kobi Jacks who gave us a lesson in pasta making. Sonya from Woolumbi Farm shared her secrets to making the perfect sausage and again both the Fruit Cake Competition and Apple Pie Competition were hotly contested. Our Cider Marquee was busy all day with demonstrations of apple pressing, master class lead by 5 local producers including Mock Orchards, Seven Oaks, Camilla’s Crush, Harts Farm and Cheeky Rascal. Finishing up with a record of 97 entries, and special congratulations to Mock Orchards for taking out the Top Gold in Show. Our 1st Mead Show was a
success with 69 entries and our honey section grew this year to over 70. Artisan Corner was a hit with handmade crafts and new to the show, our Community Corner gave an opportunity for so many groups to chat, inform and fundraise. With groups such as Red Hill Tennis, Dromana SC, Red Hill PS, Red Hill Scouts, Landcare, Koala Conservation Group and many more it was a busy day for all. The skilled artisans of the McClelland Spinners & Weavers and Woodturners Guild educated and inspired the crowd. Peter the sheep shearer worked hard all-day showing kids the tricks of the trade and of course, Futura Kelpies
who always draw a huge crowd did not disappoint. Thanks to Steve Visard, who was the MC on the popular Bata Gumboot Throw. The woodchop grandstands were packed to the rafters and with our local schools, Navy Rock Band, Chris Commerford and Diddy Reyes and The love Bitez setting the tones, it was a festive atmosphere everyone could enjoy. There were more free rides than ever before and animal experiences for the kids. With participation across all exhibits from so many of our local schools, scouts and guides, our number of entries were over 2,400.
On behalf of the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society we would like to thank our incredible team of volunteers who coordinate this event. We must also mention our major sponsors, The Shire, Hillview Quarries, Hastings Mowers, The Grand Mornington, Homes & Areage, Our Vans RV, Swan St Sales, Mornington Toyota, Mornington Mazda, Balnarring Bendigo Bank, Mornington Mitsubishi and MP News group. Thanks to all our local producers for supporting the show and making it a true showcase of our Peninsula. This is a community event we can all be proud of. See you all the same time next year.
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Introducing an innovative new way for homeowners to design and build their dream kitchen BOASTING one of the largest showrooms of its kind in Australia, The Kitchen Collective has opened its doors this week in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Mentone. The Kitchen Collective is a new custom concept showroom, passionate about delivering unique style, convenience and premium finishes in kitchen, bathroom, laundry, alfresco and living spaces. Upon consultation with an in-store design specialist, a customer’s journey will take as little as eight weeks from design consultation to in-house measuring, demolition and installation. “We noticed a gap in the market for people seeking a convenient, seamless experience, without compromising on premium quality and cutting-edge style. We know that many people are time-poor, lack the skill to renovate themselves, or just want the experts on the job,” said Alan Harding, The Kitchen Collective Showroom Manager. “Our colour technicians, designers and tradespeople at The Kitchen Collective will do all the heavy lifting, so customers can relax and enjoy the kitchen, bathroom or laundry of their dreams.” To ensure designs come to life, The Kitchen Collective’s design specialists work closely with their customers. “The nine design concepts in our kitchen collection have been carefully crafted to cater to the varied needs, trends and personal tastes of our customers. Our in-store design specialists will help tailor builds to ensure our kitchens bathroom,
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laundry, alfresco and living spaces fit seamlessly into any home,” said Alan. “We have partnered with leading industry brands to deliver premium designs, products and finishes to ensure your renovation is hassle free,” he added. Mentone was chosen as the location of The Kitchen Collective due to being only 20 km from Melbourne’s CBD and easily accessible by the Nepean Highway. The nine kitchen designs include: • Family Collection – a modern family space that is both elegant and highly functional, this is an entertainer’s paradise with the thoughtful practicalities necessary for daily life. • Style Collection - an ultra-modern, show-stopping premium kitchen, featuring striking black cabinetry and benchtops paired with timber accents to make this kitchen the design centrepiece of the home. • Hamptons Collection - a Hamptons-inspired kitchen that features a shaker style profile in a calming, neutral colour palette. The Hamptons Collection includes an optional well-appointed butler’s pantry, laundry and wardrobe to continue the look throughout the home. • Industrial Collection – a combination of natural-inspired elements and raw concretelook tones that pays homage to industrial spaces. The sleek finish re-imagines the aesthetic for the trend-led home. • Scandi Collection - a timeless Nordic look brought to life with
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a design that features clean lines, a minimalist aesthetic, touches of timber and a neutral, calming colour palette. • Contemporary Collection - A kitchen design featuring raw timber and stone textures combined with bold and playful hues to bring warmth to clean, modern lines. • Studio Collection - designed for a modest footprint, this collection offers a compact kitchen featuring grey cabinetry. Perfect for apartment living, this build showcases how to maximise storage and utility through clever design solutions.
• Country Collection – timber accents, a soft grey colour palette and classic silhouettes bring the appeal of rural styling to contemporary fittings and functionality. • Provincial Collection - a warm, provincial kitchen featuring timeless and elegant accents inspired by a Parisian aesthetic. Also equipped with a servery window and bench, this design is perfect for creating an indooroutdoor living space. About The Kitchen Collective As part of the Bunnings Group, The Kitchen Collective is a new custom
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Keeping Centrelink open fits well with stimulus package The federal government’s decision to close the Centrelink and Medicare offices in Mornington and replace them with a limited service in an effort to cut costs, does not make sense. This is the wrong time to be cutting costs. I hear economists saying government spending is needed to boost the economy. This closure mostly affects those who are already struggling. Distances to other offices are large and our bus services poor. It is often not easy to wait for a bus or wait long periods at a Centrelink office when you are unwell, have young children or are elderly or disabled. People who need to attend the office, especially as it is so hard to get through by phone, must feel totally cut off at the knees. But it is not too late to change this decision. [Former Labor prime minister] Kevin Rudd saved us from recession during the global financial crisis through timely spending. Now we are at risk of recession due to the Coronavirus. A Liberal National government stimulus package has been announced and, in view of this, it makes particular sense to keep the Mornington offices open. Janet Turnbull, Mornington
Ineptitude hidden How lucky can one government be to have the coronavirus show up just in time to mask its inept fiscal management? All indicators were leading to a recession months before the virus (and the bushfires). So the federal government is offering a stimulus package? Do I remember the criticism of Labor by the Liberals when it was left with the global financial crisis and its solutions that saved Australia from recession? The insulation mess was not one of policy failure but of dodgy installers, and relatively few
of them. Labor put money into the hands of the people who would spend it to stimulate the economy. I am guessing we can expect the Liberals to follow their standard flawed policies of trickle down economics by stimulating with double franking credits, reduced tax rates for corporations which pay little or no taxes, cutting taxes for those making more than $200,000. This way they can be assured that the money will flow overseas to be banked so the aristocrats and good old boy private school network will come out OK. And as for closing the Mornington Centrelink - they had to do something with the pending “no surplus” (before the virus and bushfires) situation they were facing. The only way to get the “surplus” and pay for the tax cuts was to cut services of those who need it most. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Government inaction Bill Holmes says we should be extremely proud of the actions of our [Flinders MP and Health Minister Greg Hunt] in relation to his handling of the coronavirus (“Well done Hunt” Letters 3/3/20). Yes, it appears Australia has acted reasonably swiftly to contain the impact of coronavirus. How successful that is remains to be seen. However, that was largely the work of the Chief Medical Officer, Brendan Murphy and there are actions that the Morrison government could have done but has chosen not to do. The federal government seems particularly partial to promoting what it does through advertising, as it did after announcing its plan to respond to the bushfires. It would have been better to see a series of advertisements showing people how to avoid spreading the virus, explaining how to wash hands properly, what is required if there is a need
to self quarantine, when they should get tested and informing people there is no need to panic about the availability of supermarket staples. Such an advertising campaign may have ensured that the panic and aggression we have seen could have been avoided. In the meantime the government was dilly-dallying over announcing what relief measures will be put in place to safeguard the economy from the worst impacts of the combination of coronavirus and bushfires. So no, I am not proud of the [Mr Hunt’s] actions. Marg D’Arcy, Rye
Lawful process I believe a lack of understanding is being shown as to the lawful requirements of proper and orderly planning and the principles of good governance (“Money about to be wasted fighting a non-issue” Letters 3/10/20). There is a lawful process within the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to have permit conditions withdrawn or altered. Peninsula Aero Club applied to Mornington Peninsula Shire under section 72 of the Act to have the Sunday morning (9.30am-10.30am) curfew removed. The application was publicly advertised. There were a significant number of public submissions both supporting and opposing the application. Shire officers reviewed the application, taking into account the legal requirements (including under the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme), public submissions and contemporary standards, and prepared a report for council consideration. The planning officer’s report recommended (among other things) that the Sunday morning curfew be replaced with a longer curfew from sunset on Saturday to 9am Sunday. Whether you agree or disagree with that report is irrelevant, it followed the lawful process. A few days before the matter was to be presented to council for consideration, the PAC withdrew its application and subsequently applied to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal to amend the permit by cancelling the Sunday curfew condition. Paul Mercurio, in is letter, is effectively asking that the shire simply revisit the matter without further consultation and just delete the condition.
Is he suggesting that the wants of any particular group should override the lawful process and good governance principles, and in so doing deprive other interested parties of their right to be heard? Letters or posts without foundation are dangerous. They undermine the public process, and provide readers with an unbalanced view of the issues. Peter Davis, Tyabb
Seeking pain relief I am writing to raise an awareness of a medical condition I suffer from, its called cluster headaches. This headache has been described as the worst pain known to man, the suicide headache. I certainly can vouch for this. I have been diagnosed as a chronic sufferer, which means hardly a day goes by when I don’t get one, most days it is three or four, sometimes as many as six. There is no cure and I have tried many medications but none have worked. I tried have unnsuccesfully over the past three years to get help from [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt, the health ministerover. My last email to him was back in November 2019, no reply as yet. There is medication to help with the pain sumatriptan or imigran - which comes in three forms: tablet, nasal spray and self administered injections. The tablet takes too long to work, the nasal spray is better, along with home oxygen, but there is no government subsidy. The injection is brilliant and the relief I get is a god send. Here is the catch, the tablet and the nasal spray are on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and as I have reached the safety net I don’t get charged at the chemist. But the injection kit, which has two injections, is $135. As a 77-year-old pensioner I simply cannot afford these too often. I take one with me if I am out for the day. If there are other people out there with cluster headaches please lobby Greg Hunt and get the injections on the PBS or at least a reduced cost. I have not met anyone with this ailment, but feel free to call me on 5975 8934 and have a chat. Albert Mew, Mount Martha
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Sophie Perez – The landscape in-between SOPHIE Perez is a British-born artist who graduated from the Royal College of Art in London in 2003 with an MA in Painting. In 2005 Perez relocated to Melbourne and now resides on the Mornington Peninsula. She currently has an exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) titled ‘The landscape inbetween’ inspired by the changing seasons with their unique colour, texture and light. MPRG Curator Danny Lacy says, ‘We’re so pleased to feature Sophie in the first of our local focus exhibitions, featuring artists who live on the Mornington Peninsula.’ Sophie says that she loves running around the trails on the Mornington Peninsula. ‘To be immersed in the landscape and feel the colours
and personality of my surroundings whilst running is absolutely magical. I often take photos and sketches of places I feel need to be explored further through paint. Capturing that ‘moment’ of being amongst nature and taking the essence from photographs, I attempt to revisit the place through paint.’ Sophie has just opened a new studio in Bentons Rd, Mt Martha, and she’s looking forward to opening the space to the public on monthly open studio weekends. Until the 26 April, Sophie’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula landscape paintings can be seen at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au to find out more.
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Walter Leach faces court over alleged indecent assault Compiled by Cameron McCullough WALTER Edward Leach, whose age, was given as 18 years, was charged with unlawful and indecent assault. Sub-Inspector Trainor appeared for the prosecution. The victim of the alleged offence was a little girl aged 10 years and 11 months, and particulars of the occurrence were published in last week’s “Standard.” The little girl deposed that on the 2nd March she and three other girls were leaving the school grounds at Frankston when they met accused, who was standing at the back of the school. He called to witness, saying. “Come here: what is your name?” Accused then said, “I want to see you with the schoolmaster, as I have been told that you broke some palings off the fence.” Witness replied that she had not broken the palings, as she was seldom down that way. Accused said, “Come here, and I will show you the fence.” Witness went with accused, who told her to follow him. He led the way into the scrub, saying, “If you do what I tell you it will be alright.” Continuing, witness said accused commanded her to lie down, and she did so. He tied a handkerchief across her eyes. Describing accused’s further actions, witness said she tried to scream but he put his hand over her mouth. He also seized her by the throat, and said he would take her to the court. Witness had been lying down for
about two minutes when she heard the other school children approaching. Accused then got up and said; “Wait there till I come back.” He then ran away. Accused kissed witness twice but did not unfasten her clothing and did not interfere with his own clothing. To the Bench – When accused ran away I went to the other children and told them what had happened. Senior Constable Bray, officer in charge at Frankston, said that on the 2nd March he interviewed the previous witness, and from what she told him he organised a search party and scoured the outskirts of the town in search of a man described by her. On the evening of the same day he, in company with Constable Dyball, arrested accused at Seaford. Witness asked him where he came from and accused replied: “Out the back, there,” and pointed to the country at the back of the railway station. Witness said: “You are the man who assaulted a little girl at Frankston,” and accused replied: “For God’s sake give me a chance for the sake of my mother.” Witness brought the accused to Frankston, where he was identified by the child in question as her assailant. Accused then said; “I admit I am the man; I did not assault her.” Witness asked him if he took the girl into the scrub and tie a handkerchief over her face, and accused admitted that he did. Witness later had the child examined by Dr. Maxwell, who stated that she had not been tampered with. In reply to the usual question accused said he was guilty ; and he was
committed for trial on the 15th inst. A respectable looking young man here stood up in the body of the court, and asked that the accused be sent to a reformatory. He said that he was a brother of accused, who had always given trouble. An effort had been made to place him on a training ship, but he was then too young. P.M.—What age is he? Mr. Leach.—18 years next June. P.M.—He evidently requites medical attention. Nothing can be done in this court. You should instruct Counsel to appear for him at the trial. *** MR. G. L. Rogers will shortly be making a general tour throughout the Peninsula, including Cheltenham, Mordialloc, and Carrum Downs, for the International Harvester Co. of Australasia Pty. Ltd., Neptune Motor Engine and Spraying Oils, the Gloria Hollow-Wire Light Systems and Mt Lyell Chemical Works. *** THE Annual Meeting of St. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was, held in the school room on Friday evening, 27th ult. The Treasurer, Mr. P. Wheeler, presented a very satisfactory balance-sheet for the past year, which was received and adopted, on the motion of Messrs. Deane and Bailey. The Vicar reported that the proceeds from the recent church concert were about £26. Votes of thanks were recorded to Mrs. Bell, Mr. J. B. Jolly and. Major Conder, for the parts they played in making the concert such a huge success. The Secretary was instructed to
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An attractive list of ring events will also claim attention, and sightseers are guaranteed an interesting day’s amusement, apart from the famous fruit display. *** CR Oates represented the Frankston and Hastings Council at the conference held at Caulfield last Monday night to urge the speedy electrification of the Frankston line. The Seaford Progress Association was represented by its president, Mr Hunter, Crs. Armstrong and Howell and Mr H. J. McCulloch. *** MOTORISTS will be interested in the announcement appearing in our advertising columns this week, to the effect that Mr. F. Bray, of Petrie St., Frankston, who has just returned from active service abroad, is prepared to undertake all kinds of repairs to motor engines, etc. Mr. Bray has had extensive experience, embracing all kinds of engines and cars, and his services should be largely availed of. *** A ‘WELCOME Home” Social will be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Friday, 19th March, when the guests will be Corp. F. Bray and Ptes. M Spheres, R. Mitten and Adams. The “Welcome Home” Committee has arranged a good concert programme, and after refreshments have been dispensed dancing will be indulged in. A cordial invitation is extended to all returned soldiers. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 March 1920
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Top of the table Tigers take control, Stonecats in charge By Brodie Cowburn
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RED Hill hosted Pines on Saturday as semi final matches got underway in the MPCA. The Hillmen won the toss and chose to bat first. They got off to a horrible start, losing their opening three batsmen for a combined total of just fourteen runs. Star player Simon Dart came in at number four and put together another good innings. He hit 56 runs from 179 deliveries to help get his side back on track after their shaky opening. Brent Martin also played well for Red Hill during their first innings, putting 46 runs on the board. The knock was his best for the season. Red Hill finished the day at 9/190. Pines will open the day with the bat on day two next weekend. Somerville played host to Long Island in the other semi final clash in the Peninsula division. Long Island came in to bat first, and ended up being dismissed for 162 runs. Somerville responded strongly, and finished the day at 2/59, in the box seat to claim a Grand Final spot.
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SEAFORD Tigers have set themselves up for a likely Grand Final berth after a good performance against Crib Point. The two sides faced off at Belvedere Reserve on Saturday, with the Tigers choosing to bat first. Number three batsman Ashley Mills was impressive, passing his half century. Teammate David James also played well, contributing 64 runs to his side’s total. At the close of play, the Tigers finished at 9/245. Crib Point will have to work hard on day two to catch up to the top of the table Tigers. Playing on the road, Delacombe Park set Dromana a target of 173 to chase down. Delacombe Park were dismissed with 10 overs left to play for the day. Dromana bowler Ben Brittain did most of the damage, taking a five wicket haul. Dromana got their first innings started before stumps, and will restart on day two from 1/11.
Kangas caught short: Langwarrin’s season looks set to come to an end next week. Mount Eliza put on a good performance against the Kangaroos in their semi final on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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FRANKSTON YCW look set to face Seaford in the Sub District division Grand Final after a one sided day of cricket on Saturday. At Peninsula Reserve, a dominant Stonecats showing put them within a fingernail of a Grand Final appearance. Boneo chose to bat first, but had no answers for a strong YCW bowling attack. Number three batsman Mitchell Smith dug in, scoring 23 from 129.
He didn’t get any help from his teammates though, with his being the only double digit score of the innings. Boneo ended up all out for 67. Stuart Plunkett was YCW’s best with the ball, taking 3/14 off 21 overs. The Stonecats came in for 22 overs before stumps, and finished at 4/65. They will need just three more runs on day two to claim the win. A mammoth score of 167 from Ryan McQueen helped Seaford to a huge total of 296 against Tyabb. The Yabbies played eight overs be-
fore stumps, and will get started again on day two from 1/10.
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MOUNT Eliza are within reach of a Grand Final berth after a good performance against Langwarrin. Mount Eliza chose to bat first on Saturday, and put on a good show. Justin Grant was easily their best, contributing 77 runs to the total. Mount Eliza finished the afternoon at 2/229, giving Langwarrin a difficult
mountain to climb. Robbie Lancaster was the best bowler for the day, taking 4/57. At David Macfarlane Reserve, Sorrento put on a good show against Peninsula OB. The Sharks were bowled out for a defendable total of 191. Robert Wilson was their best, scoring 76. The bowling efforts of James La Brooy kept the Old Boys in contention. He posted figures of 6/46, close to his best ever for his club and his best for the season.
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By Craig MacKenzie MORNINGTON team manager Tony McKay died early on Sunday morning at the Alfred Hospital. He had collapsed a week earlier prior to a practice match at Dallas Brooks Park against Caroline Springs George Cross which was abandoned. Originally from Manchester in England the 77-year-old has been a muchloved figure at Mornington for decades. Other local clubs have used social media to show their support for Mornington and the McKay family during this difficult time. Mornington’s facebook page summed up the depth of feeling for McKay with these words: “Tony was a pillar of our club and touched the lives of so many, young and old, in over 25 years at the club. “A more loved man you will never meet; it’s hard to put into words what Tony means to so many. “His caring nature, willingness to always help out and his true dedication and love for the Mornington soccer club and all the players was something to behold. “Tony’s sheer presence in the changeroom was enough to lift the spirits of the group [and] through the good and bad times he was always there willing to talk to the players, coaches or supporters and made sure everyone had whatever they needed. “His legacy will live on strong [sic] at MSC and he will most certainly never be forgotten …” McKay lost his soulmate and longtime partner Cath almost three months ago and is survived by daughters Jess and Claire. Meanwhile Peninsula Strikers geared up for this weekend’s league season kick-off by announcing three clutch signings late last week. The Centenary Park outfit clinched the signatures of defender George Whiteoak from Casey Comets, midfielder Danny Brooks and striker Aaran Currie from Beaumaris. Whiteoak and Currie were part of Langwarrin’s 2017 championship side while Brooks had attracted interest from Mornington and Casey Comets before re-signing for a fourth season at Strikers. Whiteoak had a short stint with Strikers towards the end of the 2018 season while Currie includes Hume United and St Albans Saints on his résumé. Currie’s move came as a shock as he was announced by State 1 side Beaumaris on 30 January as one of its new signings. Currie, Whiteoak and another newcomer in attacking midfielder Shane Tagliaferro were among seven exLangy players who lined up against State 1 North West outfit Keilor Park in the FFA Cup at Centenary Park last weekend but the visitors dominated this contest eventually winning 4-1. If not for Strikers keeper Robbie Acs the scoreline would have been embarrassing. Currie’s only chance came in the 37th minute but he shot straight at Keilor keeper Frano Saric who parried at his near post. Keilor’s Japanese trio of brothers Kotaro and Tatsuya Kuwahara and Hibiki Nakamura caused problems throughout and Strikers struggled to match their movement on and off the ball. The opener came in the 20th minute when Nakamura jinked past Strikers right back Tuach Ter on the left and chipped the ball to an unmarked Kotaro Kuwahara setting up the smallest
Great memories: Mornington high performance manager Martyn Ashton (left), ex-Mornington striker Ryan Paczkowski (centre) and team manager Tony McKay. Picture: Supplied
player inside the Strikers area with a free header and he made no mistake. Ter gave the ball away two minutes from half-time and when it eventually fell to James Johnston his volley into the top near corner of goal made it 2-0. Strikers hit back with their first shot on target in the second half when Ben Doree struck the ball home in the 69th minute. That gave some hope to local fans but the natural order was restored in the 85th minute when the Japanese trio combined down the left with Nakamura’s cutback being met by Tatsuya Kuwahara who rode the initial challenge and tucked the ball neatly past Acs from close range. It was party time now and when you play a high defensive line against Keilor you are flirting with danger. In the 89th minute Kotaro Kuwahara broke into a one-on-one with Acs and stroked the ball past the helpless keeper to make it 4-1. Strikers can take some consolation from knowing that this wasn’t their strongest line-up and they are unlikely to face many sides of Keilor’s quality. At least they’ll hope so. In another FFA Cup match on Saturday Langwarrin ran out a 3-1 winner away to Warragul United. After a scoreless first half a defensive mistake allowed the home side to take the lead in the 50th minute. John Maclean levelled for Langy 10 minutes later, Tom Youngs put the visitors ahead in the 83rd minute and substitute James George completed the scoreline in injury time. The Lawton Park side was joined in the next round of the competition by Mornington and Seaford United. A Josh Hine double guided Mornington to a 2-1 win over Altona East Phoenix at Dallas Brooks Park while State 4 outfit Seaford recorded a 2-0 victory away to State 3 opponent Upfield. Isaac Harrison’s toe-poke past the advancing Upfield keeper opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Dylan Waugh missed a penalty in the 44th minute but made amends shortly after when Conor Mcfall’s through ball set up a one-on-one and Waugh converted to give the visitors a two-goal buffer which they maintained in the second half despite Upfield’s pressure. Skye United went down 2-1 to Fawkner after extra time in their cup clash at Lawton Park last weekend. Two penalties in normal time, one to Fawkner in the first half and a second-half conversion from Skye striker Mikey Turner sent the contest into an extended 30-minute period.
Fawkner’s winner came in the first half of extra time. Last weekend’s friendly results: Endeavour Hills Fire 0 Chelsea 1 (Maksym Cherchukan); Knox Utd 3 Somerville Eagles 2 (Jarryd McMinimee, Jason Tiso); Mount Martha 3 (Bailey Netzler, own goal, Alex Giordano) Mount Eliza 1. In other news Frankston Pines’ Fijian international striker Tito Vodawaqa has been nominated for his country’s 2019 Player of the Season award. Vodawaqa is one of three nominations for the prestigious award and is expected to make a major impact in State 3 this season. Here are the local senior squads for 2020 with the previous club of new signings in brackets: ASPENDALE STINGRAYS GOALKEEPERS: Matthew Self, Josh Mravljak. DEFENDERS: Noah Berends, Dylan Guedes, Peter Dimopoulos, Adrian Pace, Blake Rosenberg, Thomas Lonsing (Dandenong Thunder), Rory Carmichael. MIDFIELDERS: Keiran Hughes, Sam TimuskaCarr, Ryan Maokhamphiou, James Macnab. FORWARDS: Anthony Segavac (Berwick City), Ben Garside Weinert, Connor Guyett. BAXTER GOALKEEPERS: James Foster, Johan Feld (White Star Dandenong), Pat Bretherton (Seaford Utd). DEFENDERS: Izaak Barr, Chris Bowen, Dan Disseldorp, Mitchell Cohen, Joe Iline, Matt McDermott, Liam Duff (Seaford Utd), Alex Campbell, Simon Riam (Sandown Lions). MIDFIELDERS: Lewis Gibson, Niko Juric, Luke Grant (Mornington), Harper Bennell (Noosa Lions, Queensland). FORWARDS: Nathan Yole, Charlie O’Connell (Mornington), Nat Daher, Lawrence Komba, Jordan Ferdinands, Davidson Alliieu. CHELSEA GOALKEEPERS: Rhys Davies, Tom Carter, Calum McLauchlan (Knox United). DEFENDERS: Luke D’Alessandro (VC), Tom Flavelle, Chris Neumann, Sam Dunn (Elmhurst Bluejays, USA), Josh Torossian (Oakleigh Cannons). MIDFIELDERS: Connor Scott, Max Timuska-Carr, Nate Giabardo, Nathan Boccari (Beaumaris), Taylor Davison, Burak Vurda, Ryan Scott. FORWARDS: Piers Brelsford (Yarra Jets), Will Ong (Ringwood City), Daniel Vella, Tom Wood, Vinnie Van Dyk, Adrian Lotca (Rowville Eagles), Abdul Mohamad (Old Scotch), Kieren Harbis, Maksym Cherchukan. FRANKSTON PINES GOALKEEPERS: Aeseli Batikasa
(Labassa, Fiji) Max Sorensen, Jarrod Nardino, DEFENDERS: Penni Tuigulagula (Nadi, Fiji), Daniel Mota, Cedric Benza, Christian Malgioglio, Kevin Brown, Connor McAndrews, Callum Richardson (Somerville Eagles), Franco Vanni (Knox City), Kiaren Keith (Langwarrin). MIDFIELDERS: Savenaca Baledrokadroka (Rewa, Fiji), Joe O’Connor, Josh Simmons (Seaford Utd), Alex Bevacqua, Ryan Barret (Mazenod). FORWARDS: CJ Hodgson, Cole Ryan (Casey Comets), Tito Vodawaqa (Nadi, Fiji), Lachlan McMinimee, Hamraz Zenoozi (Langwarrin), Alex Roberts (Brandon Park). LANGWARRIN GOALKEEPERS: James Burgess (Springvale White Eagles), Colby Jones. DEFENDERS: Jamie Cumming, Luke Burgess, Alex van Heerwaarden, Brandon Jansz, Jaiden Madafferi, Luke Goulding, Boris Ovcin, Reese Cox (Canterbury Utd, NZ). MIDFIELDERS: Callum Goulding, Wayne Wallace, Jordan Avraham (Peninsula Strikers). FORWARDS: Damir Stoilovic ,John Maclean (Moreland Zebras), George Howard (Hume City), Delarno Pharoe (Box Hill Utd), Tom Youngs (Murray Utd), Sam Orritt (Mornington). MORNINGTON GOALKEEPERS: Taylor Davidson. DEFENDERS: Joshua Heaton (Darlington, England), Reece Caldicourt (Melbourne Victory), Steve Elliott (Doveton), Lachlan Hogben (Eltham Redbacks), Andy McIntyre, Andrew Goff, Tim Millar (Langwarrin). MIDFIELDERS: Craig Smart, Sam Scott, Kane Bentley, Dejan Radojicic (Casey Comets), Kyron Kerr, Ethan Goulding (Melbourne City), Dylan Fairclough. FORWARDS: Josh Hine, Wayne Gordon (Doveton), Matt Harrington (Peninsula Strikers), Zach Hutchison (Goulburn Valley Suns), Alessio Izzo (Grottaglie Calcio, Italy). MOUNT MARTHA GOALKEEPERS: Alex Davies (Mornington), Alex Klaver (Peninsula Strikers). DEFENDERS: Adam Steele (Ashburton), Charley Hunt (Mornington), Harry Aylett, Howie Anderson (Langwarrin), Jack Ecuyer (Mornington), Jannes Kalkbrenner. MIDFIELDERS: Alex Giordana, Benny Edwards, Chaz Netzler (Mornington), Darragh Fitzsimons, David Oswald (Middle Park), Ethan Sanderson, Finley Smith (Mornington), Josh Smith (Mornington), Seb Siegl. FORWARDS: Archie Thomas, Bailey Netzler (Langwarrin), Connor Mooney, Tom Brewster (Mornington). PENINSULA STRIKERS GOALKEEPERS: Robbie Acs (Mazenod), Connor Phillips. DEFENDERS: Calvin Delaney, Danny Black, Darcy Purcell, George Whiteoak (Mazenod), Lochie Goldfinch, Laban Stringer (Knox City), Michael Nugent, Samuel Luxford, Tuách Ter, Tom Hawkins (Dingley Stars). MIDFIELD: Alex Whyte, Callum Bradbury, Daniel Brooks, Junior Mpota, Jonny Guthrie, Nick Simmons (Frankston Pines). FORWARDS: Aaran Currie (Beaumaris), Alex Mooy (Blacktown Spartans, NSW), Ben Doree (East
Bentleigh), Dakota Mcallan (Beaumaris), Jai Power, Michael Nobbs (East Bentleigh), Shane Tagliaferro (Doveton), Jason Bradbury (Sunshine Coast Fire, Queensland), Julian Malander. ROSEBUD GOALKEEPERS: Hayden Hicks. DEFENDERS: Callum Norton, Stef Papaluca, Beau Sharpe, Chris Hatzikonstantinos, Eric Manhanong (Somerville Eagles), Owen McDougall, Petros Kourounis. MIDFIELDERS: Michael Durrance, Cory Osorio, Ryan McKay (Meadow Park), Ben Gamble, David Galllimore. FORWARDS: Blake Hicks, Mark Pagliarulo (Somerville Eagles). SEAFORD UTD GOALKEEPERS: Ryan Ramsden (Magpies Crusaders, Queensland), Justin Holland (North Sutherland Rockets, NSW), Mory Hassan (Melrose FC, NSW). DEFENDERS: Tristan Stass, Matthias Schwellinger, Jeremy Schwellinger, Aisake Rasalato, Dean Snoxell, Adam Martin. MIDFIELDERS: Scott Webster (Doveton), Tom Hogan (Mornington), Kevin Derry, Isaac Harrison, Kane Ireson, Gary Davidson (Lyndale Utd), Conor McFall. FORWARDS: Dylan Waugh, Mitch Hawkins (Hampton Park), Matt Morris-Thomas, Mitch Lander. SKYE UTD GOALKEEPERS: Jonathon Crook, Callum Hope. DEFENDERS: Johnny Andrinopoulos, Daniel Walsh, Gerard Lawler, Sajnesh Sugrim, Michael Rovinson (Endeavour United), Billy Painting, Naveed Hashimi (Afghan All Star, MCSA). MIDFIELDERS: Mark O’Connor, Harrison Michaelis, Marcus Anasatasiou, Marcus Collier, Alex Rojas, Jason Nowakowski, Mohammad Baqir Sultani (Heatherton Utd), Joey Bucello (Endeavour Utd). FORWARDS: Daniel Attard, Mitch Blake, Travis Ernsdoerfer (Frankston Pines), Michael Turner, Reily Saffin (Mornington), Logan Magri (Casey Comets). SOMERVILLE EAGLES GOALKEEPERS: Nathan Brown, Cameron Parsons, Latham Horvath. DEFENDERS: Samuel Beadle, Stephen Curd, Jarryd Lymer, James McKenzie, Tapiwa Muduwa (Seaford United), Ashley Scholes. MIDFIELDERS: Michael Clark, Andrew Cook (Seaford United), Damian Finnegan, Roneel Kumar (Elwood City), Bjorn Kutschera, Jarryd McMinimee. FORWARDS: Nathan Grimshaw, Jordan Lunt, Ben Meiklem, Chris Stannett (unattached), Jason Tiso (Frankston Pines), Jack Wyer (Baxter), Andrew Yeo (Bunyip District). As we went to press Football Victoria was expected to make an announcement regarding the upcoming season and its response to the coronavirus pandemic so please check relevant social media. As things stand here are this weekend’s round one league games: FRIDAY 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Brighton (Monterey Reserve), Chelsea v FC Noble Hurricanes (Edithvale Recreation Reserve). SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Manningham Utd Blues (Lawton Park), South Springvale v Mornington (Warner Reserve), Mooroolbark v Peninsula Strikers (Esther Park Reserve), Baxter v Dandenong South (Baxter Park), Seaford Utd v Endeavour Utd (North Seaford Reserve), Mount Martha v White Star Dandenong (Civic Reserve), Knox Utd v Aspendale Stingrays (Park Ridge Reserve), South East Utd v Rosebud (WJ Turner Reserve). SUNDAY 5pm: North Caulfield v Skye Utd (Knox Regional Football Centre).
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