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Line call

PUBLIC Transport Victoria figures reveal the Frankston train line is the most unreliable across the metro railway network due to cancellations and delays.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Train ‘pain’ on line Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au NEWLY available data proves what long-suffering Frankston line commuters have often suspected — the train line is the most unreliable across the Melbourne metropolitan network.

Public Transport Victoria figures released last week under a new online system aimed at greater transparency around train running times.

The statistics showed passengers on the Frankston line copped 862 cancelled train services in the past 12 months or so from 2 January 2017 until 31 January this year.

A further 634 trains that ran skipped scheduled stops at stations along the line during the same period.

The PTV figures reveal trains on the Frankston line were cancelled more often than on any other metropolitan rail lines.

Despite the frustrations for commuters, 98.4 per cent of train services did arrive and 89.4 per cent were on time although this was below the network average of 91.7 per cent running on time.

Metro Trains passengers on the Cranbourne, Lilydale and Pakenham lines also faced above average delays and cancellations.

PTV CEO Jeroen Weimar said the new online statistics tool offers greater

transparency about meeting contract targets.

Mr Weimar said last month’s statistics showed Metro Trains ran 92.3 per cent of its services on time despite soaring temperatures potentially disrupting the network.

“January saw the operators deal with the dual challenges of prolonged periods of hot weather and major upgrade works on our road and rail networks. Despite these challenges, both Yarra Trams and

Metro managed to deliver service levels above the targets in the new franchise agreements,” he said in a statement.

“With detailed planning and close coordination across agencies and operators, we successfully ensured people could still access public transport to get them to their destination during as important upgrade works were carried out across the network, with more than 900,000 trips taken on our replacement buses in January alone.”

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MORDI

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SATURDAY 3 + SUNDAY 4 MARCH

PIERsaturday STAGE

11am Toni Watson 12pm Simon Imrei 1pm Lloyd Spiegel 2pm Yolanda Brown 3pm Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers

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BEACH STAGE saturday

11:15am Shimona & The Cat’s Pyjamas 12:15pm Underground 1pm Grey Horizon

4pm Kerryn Fields 5pm Mojo Juju

6pm Claude Hay

6:15pm Phil Para

7pm Cookin’ on 3 Burners featuring Stella Angelico

7:30pm Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People

8pm TBA

sunday

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11.15am Rhythm X Revival 12:15pm Sarah Rzek

11am Chantoozies

1pm Passerine

12pm FourPlay

2pm Pickpocket

1pm The Eskies IRE

3pm Soul Movers

2pm Jeff Lang

4pm The LOR The Life of Riley

3pm The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band 4pm Kylie Auldist 5pm The Black Sorrows

American BBQ canteen Big Pig Little Pig are teaming up with Stone & Wood for beer + BBQ at Mordi in 2018 alongside their trademark organic, slow-cooked meats.

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JAM CAFE saturday

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Off track: Frankston line train services most likely to be cancelled across the metro rail network.

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The Smoke Pit serves authentic low and slow BBQ using only local and organic ingredients, all cooked for over 12 hours in their handcrafted Kansas City-built smokers . Accompanying their menu will be cider by Bulmers and beer by Fat Yak on tap.

Line’s train pain revealed Continued from Page 1 On the connecting Stony Point line 4.8 per cent of train services were cancelled from 2 January 2017 until 31 January this year compared to a 1.1 per cent cancellation rate on the Frankston line.

The Frankston line cancellations may make state Labor MPs in the marginal sandbelt seats of Frankston (Paul Edbrooke), Carrum (Sonya Kilkenny), Mordialloc (Tim Richardson) and Bentleigh (Nick Staikos) nervous ahead of the

upcoming state election in November.

The four sets swung from Liberal to Labor at the 2014 election and could be the key to winning government for both the Labor Party and Liberal National Coalition.

Train service performance results going back to 2001 showing service delays and cancellations also when Coalition state governments were in power are now available at PTV’s website.

To be 3D at libraries

Surf skier may have had heart attack CAPE Schanck man Jeffery Coote drowned after capsizing his surf ski at Rye front beach, 1 March 2017. In a report released last month, coroner Audrey Jamieson found that Mr Coote, 83, a retired policeman, possibly had a heart attack before tipping over near the Rye Yacht Club and died after being unable to right himself.

Mr Coote and wife Jeanette met as teenagers at Mordialloc Life Saving Club where they were later made life members. They married in 1955 and had three children.

A diabetic with an extensive medical history, Mr Coote was described as an experienced board rider involved in water activities all his life. He was “generally of good health and very active for his age”.

However, the coroner also found that “on occasions he would make unusual decisions when his insulin levels were low”. On the morning of his death he was not wearing a life jacket and, reportedly, “never wore one”.

Jet skiers Benjamin Peter and Clayton Greenbury said they saw a board upside down about 150 metres offshore with a man underneath attached by a waist strap.

Speeding to shore, Mr Peter raised the alarm and asked people on the beach to call 000. He ran to the yacht club for help and then and Mr Greenbury took their jetski back out to bring Mr Coote to shore.

Members of the public began cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used a defibrillator from the club to try to revive Mr Coote before ambulance paramedics arrived and took over. He could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 11.10am.

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THE future is here now at two Kingston libraries. 3D printing is accessible to library members at Parkdale Library and Westall Library.

New more affordable technology means plastic can be shaped based on a digital design to create three-dimensional everyday objects.

The 3D printing technology has been available in commercial circles for nearly 30 years but has now made the breakthrough to more widespread use.

“The printers have proved popular with the community and has been used for creative projects, by students preparing school assignments and even homeowners replacing broken items,” Kingston Council community sustainability general manager Mauro Bolin said.

An introductory guide to 3D printing is available at kingston.vic.gov. au/library online.

The service costs $5 for the first hour and $2.50 per hour after the first hour.

Assembled items must not be copyright free.

Hot off the press: Westall Library’s children and youth services specialist librarian with a piggy bank made with a 3D printer at the library.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Recycling rates rise warning ALL ratepayers across Victoria could face higher rates bills, according to a peak councils body.

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has warned China’s ban on its import of certain recycling materials could see ratepayers across the state slugged with higher rates.

Kingston Council has not as yet been impacted by the China ban but the MAV says major recycling firms with contracts with councils to accept recycling materials are “positioning for a statewide price adjustment”.

“While rural councils have been the most directly affected to date, it has become clear that the impacts will be statewide, with significant cost impli-

cations likely for all councils and ratepayers,” MAV CEO Rob Spence said in a statement.

“A number of rural councils are already having to consider costly shortterm arrangements in order for their recycling services to continue beyond this week.

“With Victoria’s three recycling companies positioning for a statewide price adjustment, we are seeking an outcome that would enable recycling services to continue without a significant cost of living impact on Victorian residents.”

Council waste charges are excluded from the state government mandated rate cap.

The MAV advised price increases by recyclers is unbudgeted and need to be passed to households through waste charges that appear on rates notices.

Councils without a waste charge will have to seek an exemption from the Essential Services Commission.

Mr Spence said affected rural councils are discussing a 1.1 per cent to 2.5 per cent rates rise on top of the state government’s 2.25 per cent cap and metropolitan councils could be next in line to face the problem.

“The current situation is a perfect storm resulting from a crash in commodity prices, an increase in recyclable materials collected, and more than a decade of underinvesting Sus-

tainability Fund money by successive state governments into our waste and resource recovery industry, amongst other factors,” Mr Spence said.

“We are calling on the Victorian government to provide assistance to councils until 30 June so that councils are not forced to pull funding from other essential services or send recyclable material to landfill.

“Significant investment in the recycling industry is also essential to help strengthen our system and protect jobs and the environment. The state’s landfill levy income held in the Sustainability Fund should be urgently allocated for these purposes.

“This is a complex issue that requires

cooperation and collaboration between all three levels of government, industry and the community.”

Mr Spence said households should continue putting out recycling bins for collection unless otherwise advised by their council.

“Follow your Council’s instructions about what goes into your recycling bin. Also be mindful of your consumption choices, and buy products with recycled content to help close the recycling loop,” he said.

Kingston Council city assets and environment general manager Daniel Freer previously advised The News that council’s recycling contract is with CleanAway which uses Polytrade.

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Rosebud Kite Festival: Sunday 11th March 2018. Picture: Supplied

Let the joy of kite flying begin!

REMEMBER the joy of flying your first kite? The anticipation as it lifted into the air? The spark of magic as you discovered you could actually play with the wind? Well, you can experience it all again at one of Australia’s premier kite events: The Rosebud Kite Festival.

On Sunday 11th March, both the young and the young at heart will come together to celebrate the art of kite flying. Visitors can make and fly their own kite courtesy of local outfit; Kites 4 Kids.

And alongside the novice kite flying arena, will be the latest designs and displays from a team of internationally acclaimed kite flying professionals with their giant super-sized maxi kite creations.

Crowds will be mesmerised by a flotilla of whales, spacemen, flying red and green dragons, and all manner of creatures from the deep. There’ll also be

a display of Australian-themed delta kites, animated designer kites and the extremely agile sport kites.

With a jam packed festival program on Sunday 11th March, the fun line-up of live entertainment on the main stage (from 11am – 5pm) will be hosted by the fabulous Frederico Boogie, as well as kids rides and carnival, live bands, circus workshops, wildlife encounters and much more.

There are plenty of food stalls throughout the site, but you are advised to bring a rug or folding chair and be prepared to stay a few hours, as you won’t be able to tear yourself away from all the activity.

2018 Rosebud Kite Festival Sunday 11th March: 11am-5pm.

Where: Foreshore at Jetty Rd., Rosebud.

Website: www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au

Mind in the gutters: SES controller Ron Fitch gives advice about clear and present danger. Pic: Gary Sissons

Accident advice clear AN EMERGENCY services volunteer named City of Kingston’s Outstanding City of the Year who “has seen it all” has some simple advice for people wanted to avoid a visit from Chelsea’s SES unit.

In the wake of receiving the award from Kingston Council at Moorabbin Town Hall on Australia Day last month (26 January), Chelsea SES controller Ron Fitch got back to basics when giving advice to avoid fire or flood.

“Clean out your gutters,” Mr Fitch says.

The SES controller’s council award follows his induction as a life member of the Victoria State Emergency Service in August last year.

“Like most volunteers, in any organisation, when I first joined the SES, more than 25 years ago, the last thing I ever imagined, was receiving an award for what I was doing,” he said.

“Long after I’m gone, Chelsea SES will continue to flourish and attract many more fantastic volunteers to continue to provide assistance to the community whenever and wherever it is needed and the only thing that I want is to know, is that for whatever reason, however big

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or small, somewhere along the way I was able to make a difference. I think that is a pretty good reward at the end of the day.”

Mr Fitch said he is honoured to receive the latest accolade on behalf of the Chelsea unit of the SES. In his Australia Day acceptance speech, he paid tribute to the volunteer members at Chelsea and told the audience that “no matter how much technology, specialised equipment and vehicles were commissioned, Chelsea SES would not exist if not for the commitment of the volunteers, when the people go home, nothing happens.”

Black Saturday on 7 February 2009 stood out as a momentous time since Chelsea SES was one of the first units deployed to the area.

“It was something that you never forget,” he said.

“Even now after nine years, Chelsea SES is still involved and each year a number of Chelsea members go back to Kinglake to continue to help with clearing properties and to show that residents have not been forgotten.”

Seventy-three people died during the devastating bushfire disaster and 414 were injured.

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Thief taps and goes

A THIEF found a credit card lost at Mentone on Friday 2 February and used it to buy items at businesses in Mentone, Cheltenham, Highett, Windsor and the Melbourne CBD. Police have released images of a man, right, they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. He is described as about 40 years old, 183cm tall with a medium-to-solid build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark runners with bright blue laces and blue jeans and carrying a backpack.

Anyone with information or who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au online.

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Bad hair day

OFFENDERS smashed the front window of a Mentone hairdresser and stole cash and hair products, 2am, Monday 19 February.

The alarm was activated at the Como Parade business and security was on the scene within minutes. Neighbours said they saw a red Mazda hatch driving north along Como Parade and turning right into Balcombe Road.

Police attempted to intercept the car but it became too dangerous, they said. They are looking for a man wearing a dark-coloured hoodie or beanie and gloves and another man who was waiting outside the salon.

Bike stolen

A CALIFORNIAN Cruiser bike valued at $1000 was stolen from outside a house in Nepean Highway, Carrum, overnight Tuesday 13 February. The owner said the bike was padlocked.

Business robbed

A SILBERSCHNITT glass cutter was stolen from a shelf at a Mordialloc business, 2-4pm, Thursday 1 February.

Also stolen from the Wells Road business was glass artwork, including a 20cm x 40cm handmade glass dome, with images of a boy on its side. The items are valued at $2280.

Detectives are awaiting CCTV footage to help identify the offender.

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Tradies’ tools taken

THIEVES broke into a tradie’s tool box in a Mitsubishi Triton utility parked in Mascot Avenue, Bonbeach, and stole items valued at $2050, overnight Thursday 15 February.

Taken were a Stihl chainsaw, Stihl combination powerhead, Aeg reciprocal saw with 18-volt battery and Aeg tradie’s radio and battery.

In another robbery, tools valued at $950 were stolen from a work site in Montrose Avenue, Edithvale, overnight Tuesday 14 February.

Thieves removed steel fencing and cut a padlock with bolt cutters to steal a Makita circular saw and Paslode nail gun. Later, loose change, wallet and a Makita drill valued at $100 were stolen from a Mazda BT50 utility parked at an Edithvale house, overnight Sunday 18 February.

Detectives said the ute was unlocked in the driveway of the Berry Avenue property.

Around the same time, thieves entered the back door of a Mercedes Sprinter van parked outside a property in Church Street, Carrum, and stole an $800 Paslode fixing gun, overnight Sunday 18 February. Detective Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Kingston CIU, urged tradies to ensure their vehicles were locked and valuables removed from sight – especially overnight.

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SATURDAY 3 + SUNDAY 4 MARCH peteR scullin resErve The much-loved Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival is back featuring delicious food, fine wine and star performers.

A massive lineup of musicians headlined by Electric Fields and The Black Sorrows are set to draw the crowds.

The festival features non-stop music across three stages, roving performers, gourmet food and wine stalls, rides, children’s activities and more!

CCTV footage shows the Caucasian teens entering through a window at the Barkly Street school and walking around carrying skateboards.

One was wearing a t-shirt with the letters PSADNA, blue jeans, white runners and black cap. The other, with a mullet haircut, was wearing a black t-shirt and grey track pants.

Bike taken

A BLACK and silver Giant mountain bike valued at $200 was stolen from a property in Manikato Avenue, Mordialloc, 10-13 February.

The owner said the bike was in a locked, gated area.

Body found in bay

POLICE are seeking help to identify a deceased man found at Olivers Hill last week.

A passer-by found the body partially submerged in water near the Olivers Hill boat ramp just after 6.30am on Wednesday 14 February.

Police are preparing a report for the coroner; however the death is not being treated as suspicious.

He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 50’s, with a medium build, black wavy hair which is greying, and a moustache.

The man was wearing a fluorescent orange high visibility top, dark coloured pants and black leather slip on shoes.

A computer generated image, below, has been released in the hope that he may be able to be identified.

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

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COMUNITY GRANTS

Applications are now open for Kingston Council’s 2017/18 Community Grants Program with thousands of dollars on offer to help boost our vital local community groups. Eligible groups to invited to apply for funding to assist them build a stronger, healthier and socially connected Kingston. You can apply for an Annual Grant (up to $10,000), Arts Grants and Children’s Week grants. Applications close Monday 2 April.

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DETOX YOUR HOME

Kingston residents can ‘Detox your Home’ thanks to a safe, free and easy-to-use service. Sustainability Victoria and the City of Kingston have joined forces to offer a free household chemical collection program in Braeside 8am-4pm on Saturday 3 March.

Unwanted household chemicals including pesticides, detergents and weed killers are accepted. Registration is required.

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Cache stockpiled THIEVES stockpiled 30-40 catalytic converters that they probably planned to steal from a Mordialloc car wreckers before their haul was discovered and returned to its owner, 5-19 February.

Detective Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Kingston CIU, said the items valued at $3500 were discovered hidden under tarpaulins in a neighbouring property.

School break-in

TWO young offenders stole two iPads from Mordialloc Beach Primary School, 6.20am, Monday 12 February.

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Champ’s feats not forgotten CHAMPION boxer Johnny Famechon is finding a newfound appreciation of his sporting achievements among younger generations in the wake of the unveiling of a sculpture in his likeness and honour at Frankston’s Ballam Park.

The 72-year-old former boxer visited the Mt Eliza Boxing Centre late last month after the statue’s official unveiling and was greeted with lots of questions from children about his boxing heyday in the late 1960s when Famechon was a champion of the world.

The longtime Frankston resident has inspired and mentored young people since retiring from boxing in 1970, the year after taking out the World Featherweight Championship against Cuban Jose Legra and the year he defended the title twice in bouts against Japan’s Fighting Harada.

Mt Eliza Boxing Centre owner Ron Smith said he and wife Sharyn who co-manages the gym were happy to see the children know about Famechon’s boxing prowess.

“He visited during a school holiday program to teach kids about boxing so John was quite enthused about coming along to have some input,” Smith said.

“When people ask him serious questions about boxing training and health he is very on the ball.

“He was very impressed by the level of some of the kids there.”

Famechon’s wife, Glenys, said Smith visits Famechon at home once a week to work of physio and boxing training to keep the champ

Boxing on: Johnny Famechon, centre, was on hand to give advice to the next generation of champions at Mt Eliza Boxing Centre. Picture: Gary Sissons

on his feet.

Famechon suffered brain injuries after being hit by a car while jogging in Sydney 25 years ago.

Wife Glenys said Smith does “wonderful work” keeping children who visit the Mt Eliza gym fit and health.

“Ron also visits John at home and puts him through his paces out of the goodness of his heart including legwork to keep John’s fitness up,” she said.

“He’s done that for about seven years and he and his wife are a great help to John.”

The Ballam Park 2.5-high bronze sculpture of the boxing champ in his youthful pomp, installed after an im-

pressive $180,000 fundraising effort over several years by boxing fans, now stands as a fitting testament to Famechon’s feats.

Famechon was inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003 and was elevated to Legend status in 2012.

Smith says the boxing fitness training is not just for children who want to step into the ring.

“I try mainly to teach them about self-respect and not getting into fights. I’ve found over the years that once they have learned boxing or martial arts they can walk away from idiots at parties and all that.”

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All aboard as ferry gets terminal nod Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au SEAROAD Ferries last week got the go ahead build a new terminal at Sorrento.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on Tuesday 13 February approved the works following public exhibition of the plans and review by an independent panel.

The decision followed a planning services committee meeting the previous week which adopted the Sorrento Ferry Terminal Planning Scheme Amendment C209 which will guide the works. Extra conditions cover road upgrades and traffic infrastructure upgrades by VicRoads.

The terminal will include a maritime museum, café and lounge, toilets and small shops for souvenirs and ticketing.

Searoad Ferries CEO Matt McDonald said the company had run a series of community information sessions.

He said the works would improve infrastructure along the Esplanade and Sorrento foreshore and lead to better connections with public transport.

“We are also determined to improve

safety and pedestrian access to the pier, including access for older people and people with disabilities that affect mobility,” he said.

Mr McDonald sees the terminal as a “significant economic driver for the region”. “[The] route from Queenscliff to Sorrento carries more than 850,000 people and 200,000 cars each year, making it the busiest passenger ferry service in Australia,” he said.

“We must provide tourists and locals who use the service with high quality, safe and accessible facilities.”

He said terminal improvements were also planned for the western side of the ferry route, with a proposal being considered by the Borough of Queenscliffe.

“The total project will provide an economic boost for the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas generating 155 direct and 50 indirect jobs during the construction phase,” Mr McDonald said.

“Independent modelling estimates that from 2015-30, the upgrades would create a total economic impact of $210.8 million. This is enough to support 1097 jobs.”

Harbour go ahead

Rough riders: Mountain bike riders are preparing for the Rookie 30 event at this year’s Otway Odyssey, Saturday 24 February. Picture: Supplied

On track for hilly thrills THE Rookie 30 event at this year’s Otway Odyssey, Saturday 24 February, will be a challenge for 15 mountain bike riders from the Mornington Peninsula.

The Peninsula Bike Skills riders, aged 10-13, have been training around Red Hill to prepare for the event over 30 kilometres of mountain bike trails around Forrest, in south-west Victoria.

Their instructor Neil Prosser teaches mountain bike riding skills to riders of all levels at Red Hill and Lysterfield. His Dirt Riders school holiday program has been expanded to run all year. Riders, aged 1013, are encouraged to get out and enjoy the trails, as well as develop techniques to allow them to ride confidently and safely on off-road trails. About 70 children have passed through the course in the past 18 months, he said. Details: peninsulabikeskills.com.au

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ENVIRONMENTAL investigations will begin with a view to building a safe boat harbour for vessels during heavy weather at Olivers Hill.

Dunkley MP Chris Crewther says stage one of a project to build a safe boat refuge will involve “hydrological, planning and other environmental studies ... to determine the further detail for stage two of the project, being the construction of the project”.

A federal grant of $500,000 will go towards the studies and part of the construction of the harbour at Olivers Hill.

Mr Crewther said the “safe boat refuge” will provide safety for small recreation craft and police boats in heavy weather, and a secure permanent mooring in 2-3 metres of water for the Frankston Volunteer Coast Guard rescue vessel, and possibly police boats.

Mr Crewther told The News that Frankston Council will take the lead on the project and had asked for the $500,000 before the 2016 federal election.

He said KBR Commercial will design a concept plan by July and the council construction tender will then go out to market. Construction is planned to begin by May 2019.

The safe boat harbour will include a breakwater with access for emergency vehicles, lighting and CCTV. Stage one including hydrological studies and the concept plan will cost $253,000 and the remainder of the $500,000 will go towards construction.

The safe boat refuge will be used by the Frankston Coast Guard, Water Police, That’s The Thing About Fishing volunteers, Frankston Surf Life Saving Club members and recreational boaters.

“Council will co-contribute to the project as required depending on the length of the breakwater,” Mr Crewther said.

The safe boat refuge is separate from a longfloated idea to build a $38-$80 million marina to be “a regional boating hub”.

The marina project is not listed as a strategic priority in the council’s 2017-2021 plan.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Lift accident results in death Compiled by Brodie Cowburn A DISTRESSING fatality occurred in Melbourne on Thursday last when a lad named Arthur Albert Verney 14 years, son of Mr and Mrs Verney of Frankston was killed.

Shortly after 4 p.m. a salesman employed at Shanks and Co’s warehouse, 351 Flinders Lane, noticed that the goods lift was some distance below the ground floor.

Closer inspection revealed that a boy had been crushed between the lift and the wall. Constable Froher was called and the boy was extricated and taken to the Melbourne Hospital.

On arrival there he was found to be dead.

The lift in which the fatality occurred opens out on to Bond St. and has an automatic door which closes immediately the lift ascends.

It is thought that the lad, who had been employed as a messenger for Henry Buck and Co., Swanston St. managed to get into the lift while the door was open.

In coming down from another floor he apparently became bewildered when nearing the ground floor and being unable to stop the lift he attempted to jump out with the result that he sustained fatal injuries.

Great sympathy is expressed for the parents in their sad bereavement. *** THE sad news was received from the Defence Department on Monday, February 11th, by Mrs Elliot “Bee Farm” Frankston, that her only surviving son, Private Michael Elliot,

had died at the First Auxiliary Hospital, England, on the 7th February.

The late Private Michael Elliot enlisted on January 17th 1916, and sailed with the 24th battalion on March 21st 1916.

He was on active service from September to December, when he was sent to England suffering from trench feet.

He returned to France again on Sept 20th 1917 and was wounded in the head on Oct 16th, 1917.

On the 18th January of this year he was reported suffering from pluerisy, and as stated above died on the 7th February, 1918, at the age of 23½ years.

The late Private Elliot was the brother of Gunner Matthew Elliot who was killed in France on Feb 27th 1917.

Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Elliot and her daughters in their sad loss. *** MR A. G. Wilcox, who recently, returned to Frankston from active service abroad, has been rather seriously indisposed, and is under the care of Dr Atkinson.

We trust Mr Wilcox will have a speedy restoration to health. *** MRS Rimmer of the “Plaza” Playne St, Frankston has been ordered by her medical adviser to relinguish business. She has therefore decided to dispose of the business as a going concern and to take a complete rest. ***

AT the childrens’ court at Frankston on Monday last, several youthful offenders were dealt with.

Thos Jenson was charged with illegally using a bicycle; a boy named Saunders was charged with stealing postal articles; and, the charge against a boy named Osborne was that he stole a large sum of money from Keast’s store at Frankston, on 18th January last. *** DEATH has removed another very old and respected resident of Pearcedale, in the person of Mr Nathanial Pearce.

The late Mr Pearce was, at the time of his death, the last of the original settlers.

He took up land here many years ago and with his family, has been in the district ever since.

The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Monday, the Rev A. P. McFarlane officiating at the graveside. *** SEVERAL reports have reached us that men have entered private property and fallen timber for the purpose of obtaining honey.

As this is contrary to the law we may inform these honey thieves that a vigilant society exists in the Peninsula to deal with this matter.

Becoming bolder, the thieves have actually robbed private hives left in isolated parts.

In one case they fell a tree and burnt over 4 tons of firewood before the owner of the week end villa arrived.

When we state the men are in receipt of regular pay from the State it can be realised how mean the creatures are. *** THE Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible Class Union of Victoria, will again Camp this Easter on the Frankston Cricket ground, near the station.

The camp starts on March 28th and ends on April 1st. An attendance of about 150 members is expected.

Last year the Union arranged a successful concert in the local Mechanics’ Institute, in aid of the Red Cross Funds.

This year another concert will be given, the proceed to be for the Repatriation Fund.

A good programme will be staged by members of the Union, assisted by leading Melbourne artists. *** A MEETING of the Frankston branch of the National Federation will be held in the hall on Wednesday next, February 20th at 8pm.

On the same date a meeting of the Citizens’ League will be held, when it is to be hoped there will be a good attendance.

There should be a good attendance of citizens of Frankston at the meeting on Monday evening called for the purpose of discussing ways and means of improving Kananook Creek.

The matter is one of importance to all, as the present state of the creek is most unsatisfactory *** IF sufficient inducement offers, the

Peninsula Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. will run a service of motor cars from Mornington, Somerville, Langwarrin and Carrum, in connection with the concert in Frankston on Saturday, March 9th for the Soldiers’ Repatriation Fund.

Patrons wishing to attend the concert from the previously mentioned towns, should at once get into touch with Mr Bradbury, the company’s manager. *** THE tennis club intend to win some laurels his year, if practice will accomplish it.

The addition of Miss Marsh to the committee will only strengthen it and the lady champion, Miss Nicholls, will have to look to her laurels against a promising young player in Miss Amy Clark, daughter of Mr John Clark, in his day, a good all round athlete. *** A PUBLIC meeting was held in the Tyabb Hall on Tuesday 12th February. Cr. Longmuir was voted to the chair.

It was moved that the Red Cross society hold social evenings which would include raffles, lucky bags etc.

The Fruitgrowers’ are to be asked for donation of fruit or cash, the fruit to be sold and the proceeds devoted to the funds. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 16 February 1918

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL Stunning Point Nepean National Park at Portsea will play host to the Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival on 24 February 2018.

For one beautiful summers day, the historic grounds of Portsea’s Point Nepean Park will be transformed into a giant outdoor lounge for a sensational day of food, wine and entertainment – the best part is, you’re invited!

Having grown up on the Peninsula and lived in the area for most of his life, Tristan Clarke, of Nepean Events, is realising his vision for a festival celebrating all that the Peninsula is famous for.

Having attended festivals all over the country, Clarke says, “I believe that with all its scenic beauty, combined with the top quality wines, beer and food produced on the Mornington Peninsula, this is the perfect place for a fantastic summer event that brings it and us all together!”

The Mornington Peninsula is known for its bountiful premium produce, including wine, beer, cider, meat, seafood, fruit, cheese, vegetables and more.

It’s a place where the lush green vines of some of Australia’s best Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc grow.

Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival brings all these delights together for one day, in one place, for your pleasure.

THE RED HILL SHOW With entertainment from musicians Nick Barker, Cousin Leonard, Lachlan Bryan, Kris Schroeder, Robb Papp, Lucky-Louise, The Boys and more, your senses will be tantalised as you sip on your new favourite beverage, savour a range of delectable treats and move to the music. All while taking in the gorgeous coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. A hand-selected range of the wineries, breweries, cider-houses and spirit-makers will serve a delectable cross-section of beverages to cater for everyone’s tastes.

Book now and don’t miss out.

Tickets and information about vendors and performers are available at morningtonpeninsulafoodwinefestival.com

Saturday, 10th March, the Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Entries for most categories close this week so visit our website and entre online: www.redhillshow.com.au/forms Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, working dogs and more, the 2nd Red Hill Cider Show will be hosted by local published foodie Richard Cornish and offering tastings of the awardwinning ciders. This year, we are thrilled to have the Australian Mountainboarders back with demos and free workshops. The Fly Dogs will astound you with their speed and agility. A leatherworks workshop and puppet workshop will highlight some of the past trades. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations.

Willum Warrain, an indigenous group from Hastings, will bring their colourful caravan

and engage children in boomerang painting.

Pavilions will be filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables, cooking, craft, photography and art. The countries best to fight it out for a Victorian Title in the woodchop arena. There will be plenty of free music, activities and attractions for the whole family. Groove to the fantastic jazz vibes of The Jackson Four and kids will love the many FREE fairground rides including Bubble Soccer, rock climbing, jumping castle, pony rides and more. To celebrate our 90th there will be an official opening of the 90th Historical Display taking place at 11.00am at the Community Pavilion which will showcase memorabilia and photos of past shows and the Hinterland area. Don’t miss Victoria’s only remaining Grand Parade at 3.00pm!

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By IT Gully MT ELIZA maintained its position in the top four in MPCA Provincial Cricket on Saturday despite playing out a dramatic draw against Sorrento.

Defending 117 Mt Eliza already had Sorrento on the ropes at the beginning of day two at 2/12.

With arguably one of the best bowling attacks in the competition Mt Eliza was always in the box seat to defend such a low score.

Sorrento’s Kane Gordon (40) and Liam O’Connor (36) were the only batsmen to offer any assistance. Mt Eliza was bowled out for 117 with more than 15 overs up their sleeve.

At one point late in the match Sorrento looked home at 8/115.

Nick Baron was the pick of the Mt Eliza bowlers 3/28.

Langwarrin retained the Bushman’s Cup after beating Pearcedale by almost 50 runs.

Kangas skipper again took the game by the scruff bowling 22.2 overs with a match winning return of 5/72. Coach Jake Prosser was also impressive with ball in hand snaring 4/35.

Pearcedale’s Chris Dew was the

only batsman who looked likely to help Pearcedale to the 220 required for victory, however he was dismissed for 67 and that was the end of the ball game.

The Panthers were eventually all out for 173.

Baxter’s waft of finals cricket is still in the air after it cruised to victory against Mornington.

Resuming at 0/8 Baxter required just 123 for victory.

Chris Brittain made light work of that getting all of those runs himself, hitting eight boundaries and ten going straight over the rope finishing on 133. Joe Rule scored 40 runs also.

Baxter pulled up stumps in the sixty ninth over at 4/213.

As predicted Peninsula Old Boys took Crib Point to the cleaners, bowling them out for 137.

Defending 212 the Old Boys already had Crib Point 1/6 overnight.

Once again it was Old Boy’s skipper Wade Pelzer who stole the show with the ball snaring 6/25. Luke Herrington was the best of the Crib Point batsmen with 44.

Shark hunt: Despite this setback, Red Hill made light work of Flinders.

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Ducks pull off victory PENINSULA

By IT Gully MOOROODUC scored a miraculous reverse outright against Main Ridge in MPCA Peninsula Cricket on Saturday.

Main Ridge had a wonderful opportunity to all but cement its place in the top two, however blew it despite getting first innings points.

Last week after the first day Main Ridge bowled out Moorooduc for 55 before declaring its first innings at 7/141. With 19 overs left in the day the Ridge were able to take 3/64 still leaving the Ducks 40 runs behind.

On day two what the Ridge didn’t count on was Madushanka Perera scoring 92 and Kasun Perera helping himself to 89, eventually declaring after 54 overs at 9/236.

Needing 152 runs in 60 overs, the Ridge fell 13 runs short, bowled out for 139 in 44 overs.

Justin McCleary was the best of the Moorooduc bowlers with 4/46 off 13 overs.

A cracking 132 runs from arguably one of the Peninsula’s greatest ever

sportsman, Michael Burke, has helped Long Island to an unlikely victory against Delacombe Park.

Chasing 248 for victory Burke was joined at the crease by Pubudu Edirisinghe who helped himself to 65.

Helping Long Island to 6/251 in 73 overs. The Parkers used eight bowlers in a desperate attempt to remove Burke, the match winner.

As expected Somerville proved far too strong for Pines.

Chasing Somerville’s 173 Pines lost 3 wickets in the final seven overs of day one.

Resuming day two at 3/20 things never recovered for Pines, bowled out in the fifty second over for 119.

Jayde Herrick was the best of the Somerville bowlers with 4/27 while Jay Parker picked up 3/7 from seven overs.

Red Hill made light work of Flinders picking up the victory total in the sixty seventh over. Simon Dart finished unbeaten on 85 as did Tim Collette on 51. Red Hill declared at 5/179.

By IT Gully HASTINGS has clawed its way off the bottom off the MPCA District ladder after beating Seaford Tigers outright on Saturday.

Rosebud now looks after the unenviable position of bottom of the ladder and is now under pressure to avoid relegation.

The Blues had pretty much wrapped up victory last week, however there was always that chance of the Tigers pulling off a reverse outright. That wasn’t the case as we headed into day two, even though the Blues resumed at 3/35 and were eventually bowled out for just 106.

With a lead of 128 Hastings’ bowlers again needed to perform at their absolute best. That came in the form of Isuru Dias who took 5/23 off 10 overs (he

also took 6/34 in the first innings). The Tigers were rolled for 47 in 20.1 overs.

Mt Martha was able to get pre-finals bragging rights over Seaford in their clash.

Mt Martha now hold second place on the lader, .05 of a percent clear of Seaford who sit in third place. Given the tightness of the season it was an important win for the Reds.

It was an incredible victory for Mt Martha who resumed day two at 7/29, chasing Seaford’s first innings total of 126.

Make no mistake Brad Schreuder was the match winner with an unbeaten 42, while Kane Hawkins was not far behind at all with 39. Right at the end when Mt Martha needed somebody to stick around with Schreuder, Curtis Stone was the man to step up to the plate, scoring 19 runs and helping to get his team over the line.

Heatherhill has grabbed Rye’s position in the top bracket after a convincing 100 plus runs win.

Set 223 for victory, Rye resumed at 0/7. They were bowled out in the 42nd over for just 100. Matty Meagher was the destroyer for Heatherhill, taking 5/22 off 13 overs. Looking for an outright victory the Hills sent Rye back into bat, however were not able to pick up the ten wickets.

Rye opener Tom Baron proved to be the thorn in the Hill’s side, scoring 101.

It was a game between top versus bottom – Baden Powell vs Rosebud.

Enough said? Not quite!

Resuming at 1/62 and chasing 110 for victory, the Braves skipped along to victory scoring 5/244 in a leisurely 92 overs.

Coen Chernishoff top scored for the Braves with 84 while Craig Entwistle finished unbeaten on 59.

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Subbies produce predictable results SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THINGS went absolutely as expected in MPCA Sub District Cricket on Saturday.

After the conclusion of day one it appeared that all matches would have a predictable outcome. For instance, Bo-

neo was always going to be up against it to beat Dromana who had set them 271 runs for victory, they fell almost 100 runs short, bowled out in the 53rd over for just 177. Jye Voelkl took 4/69 off 17 overs for the Hoppers while Ryan Jellie scored 77 for the Pandas.

Skye was left with some work to do

to chase down Carrum Down’s total of 9/253. It too fell 60 runs short thanks largely to the Cougar’s Jordy Watters who picked up 5/44.

Balnarring needed just 35 runs to beat Tyabb at the end of day one. They may have resumed at 5/80 but they were always going to pick up the required

runs with five wickets in hand, they declared at 8/151.

Batting second against Tootgarook, Frankston YCW was always going to be up against it chasing down 205.

Zac Stevenson was back in Frog colours after a stint at Rye and picked up 4/19 restricting YCW to just 152.

In the final match Ballam Park’s total of 157 was always going to be 60 shy of what was required against Carrum.

The Lions scored 234 in 67 overs, a victory of 77 runs.

Knight’s skipper David Cross was a stand out in the match taking 5/28.

Langwarrin, Somerville off to a flyer SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN’S much anticipated NPL2 debut and David Greening’s player-coaching bow both ended in triumph last weekend.

Langy travelled to Wembley Park on Saturday and celebrated a deserved 2-0 win against a Box Hill side that enjoyed a lot of possession but whose slow and purposeless interpassing game suited the visitors.

Greening’s two goals spearheaded Somerville Eagles’ 3-2 FFA Cup win against Old Mentonians at Somerville High School on Saturday.

Somerville raced to a 3-0 lead thanks to Greening and Ash Scholes with the latter’s bullet header from a Matt Curd corner in the 50th minute giving him his first goal in senior football.

A James Bingham goal in the 74th minute gave Old Mentonians a glimmer of hope and a moment of madness from Somerville keeper Brad Klarenbeek allowed Tyler Pollard to score from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.

“We dominated the first 70 minutes but it was a tense and nervy finish as we ground it out,” said Greening.

“It should never have got to that though so our game management is definitely something to work on.”

Somerville’s starting line-up featured six newcomers in Greening, Scholes, Klarenbeek (all from Rosebud Heart), Matthew Curd (Seaford United), Louis Griffiths (Baxter) and Michael Clarke (Elwood City) while Jack McKenna (Langwarrin), Stephen Curd (Seaford United) and Kadison English (Rosebud Heart) were on the bench.

Langy’s success was due to a double from Liam Baxter and late heroics from goalkeeper Robbie Acs. Big “Yaya” (Mat Luak) revelled in an attacking midfielder’s role while 20-year-old Callum Goulding from Melbourne Victory anchored the Langy midfield with Lewis Potter and Paul Speed either side of a diamond formation.

The pace of and trickery of Baxter and Johnny Kuol were constant dangers.

Langy led 1-0 at the break thanks to a slick interpassing move involving Luak and Kuol with the latter teeing up Baxter for a tap-in in the 38th minute.

That should have been the Scottish striker’s hat-trick but he’d shot over from the right of the area in the 16th minute and a minute later was denied by a point-blank smother from Box Hill keeper Luke Gavalas.

Langy earned some breathing space when Baxter was brought down inside the area in the 71st minute and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Baxter slammed his conversion high into the roof of the net before charging towards the large travelling support to celebrate.

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Langy linchpin: Liam Baxter (right) in action for Langwarrin last season against Mornington’s Nathan Yole. Picture: John Punshon

Victor Medini, Sam Klepac and Esmael Zahiri replaced Luak, Baxter and Kuol in the second half and Langy appeared to be coasting to the line.

But Acs had to spring into action in the 89th minute to block a close range Ryan Go shot and two minutes later Andy McIntyre was controversially ruled to have brought down Nicholas Edwards inside the area.

Acs’s reputation as a shot-stopper was enhanced when he flung himself to his left to parry Phillip Petreski’s spot kick and end the home team’s dismal day.

“It was very pleasing and it will give us a lot of confidence but at the same time we’ve got to do it again this week because there’s no point winning away from home then losing at home,” said long-serving Langy gaffer Gus Macleod.

Langy squares up to Goulburn Valley Suns at Lawton Park on Saturday and the Shepparton-based club started the season with a 2-1 home loss last weekend to big spending title contender Dandenong City.

Former AFC Wimbledon striker Craig Carley rejoined the Suns last May after stints at Hume City and Avondale and was appointed playercoach of the seniors last October.

The club recently announced the capture of 24-year-old former Everton youth team midfielder Jordan Barrow.

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is to make sure that they keep their concentration and focus on what we do well,” said Macleod.

Langy’s under-20s bombed out 3-1.

A sweeping interpassing move and a cross from the right by Keegan Guy in the 31st minute saw Langy captain Max Boulton charge in at the far post between two defenders and power his header home for the opener.

The home team levelled right on the stroke of half-time via a stunning 30-metre strike by Sung Min Lee. Box Hill hit the front in the 64th minute when an inch-perfect cross from the right by Ryan Kirkus was headed home by unmarked substitute Nikita Cicmil.

Langy lost its shape and discipline in the final half-hour and was a sitting duck on the break.

It appealed in vain for offside in the 85th minute but Vasili Tsoumpris strolled clear and slammed the ball past helpless Langy keeper Ben Caballero to round off the scoreline.

Langwarrin’s NPL juniors start their season on Sunday when they travel to Kingston Heath Soccer Complex to face NPL giant Bentleigh Greens with the under-12s and under-13s both kicking off at 10am, the under-14s and under-15s at 11.15am and the under16s and under-18s at 1pm.

In State 3 South-East news Skye United confirmed late last week that it had signed former Mauritian international Chris Driver.

The club had already captured the signatures of Caleb Nicholes, Mitch Blake and Jordan Redburn from Langwarrin and Driver is a former Langy midfielder.

Skye boss Billy Armour is still on the lookout to add to his squad.

Skye beat State 4 East outfit Ringwood City 4-1 in a friendly at Ringwood on Saturday with Nicholes and Lawrence Komba scoring twice.

Another former Langy player, Cameron Leopold, played for Skye but is yet to sign.

Southern United’s season gets underway on Sunday when it hosts Bayside United which has signed around a dozen of Southern’s 2017 players.

Southern’s senior squad has undergone a massive revamp under new head coach Aaron Myatt who comes face to face with Bill Mihaloudis and Rob Giabardo, Southern’s senior coaches last year and now in charge at Bayside.

“We’ll approach this as we will do every game – believing in our strengths as a team unit,” said Myatt.

“We have a young squad and although we haven’t gelled yet if we are solid and compact at the back we can get something from this game.”

Here are Southern’s 2018 squads with the previous club of new players in brackets.

The under-12s have eight players who have graduated from the club’s successful 2017 Skill Acquisition Pro-

gram (SAP).

UNDER 12s: Taylen Wolf, Rhianna Kelleher (SAP), Jasmine Smith (SAP), Emilia Ingles (SAP), Ceara Taylor (SAP), Eden McKeown (SAP), Kayla McLeod (SAP), Leah Plavljanic (SAP), Gemma DeVos (SAP), Chiara Renzella, Savannah Lapenta, Lauren Riha, Ava Guarascio.

UNDER 14s: GOALKEEPER: Cadi Vakacavu.

DEFENDERS: Alex Jones, Talia Palmer, Ezel Dwyer, Emily Ryan, Tanysha Hogan, Shanece Dias (Bayside). MIDFIELDERS: Sage Kirby, Alessandra Davis, Holly Wakker, Taylah Hennekam. FORWARDS: Candy Kilderry, Rhys McKenna, Danica Vukcevic, Rhianna Cousens, Macey Butler (SAP), Erica-Derrick SarfoSarpong (SAP).

UNDER 16s: GOALKEEPER: Rianna Tann. DEFENDERS: Lily Aitken, Ellis Kadir, Belinda Stojcevski (Dandenong Thunder), India Scarr (Mount Martha), Phoebe Tann. MIDFIELDERS: Mia Davis, Sydney James, Briana Dias, MacKenzie Hicks. FORWARDS: Haylea Porter, Jasmine Ristevski, Monique Lapenta, Oakley Sunkel-Lozell.

UNDER 19s & SENIORS: GOALKEEPERS: Freya Crocker, Celia Kelsall. DEFENDERS: Gemma Grek (Sandringham), Ella Douglas (Bayside United), Jess Beddows, Sarah Tebutt, Caibiran Deas, Indre Christy, Myrid Bartlett (Gippsland), Natasha Dakic. MIDFIELDERS: Claudia Beissmann (Brandon Park), Marianna Minichiello (Brandon Park), Tash Reiri (Alamein), Nikolina Bucalo, Olivia Groves (South Melbourne), Avery Lau (Kitchee, Hong Kong). FORWARDS: Casey Aarons (Alamein), Maylinda Emini (Brandon Park), Sita Karimi (Whitehorse United), Kristie Farmer (South Yarra), Sarah Wieck (Bayside United).

Southern is looking at three other prospective signings on the local market as well as two players from Scotland.

In other news Pines have lost Jack Wrobel and Matt Davis to White Star Dandenong (who lost 7-0 to Chelsea in their FFA Cup clash last weekend), Seaford’s Dylan Waugh is training with Peninsula Strikers and the player exodus from North Seaford Reserve looks likely to include Matt MorrisThomas, Mitch Lander and maybe Daniel Walsh.

This weekend’s games: SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Goulburn Valley Suns (Lawton Park), U20s 1pm.

SUNDAY 3.15pm: Southern Utd v Bayside Utd (Monterey Reserve), U12s 9am, U14s 10.15am, U16s 11.40am, U19s 1.15pm.

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