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On your bike A unique brand of cyclists were spotted taking a ride on Sunday, as riders on Penny Farthing bikes stopped for a rest at Mordialloc on their St Kilda to Frankston ride. See story page 3. Picture: Gary Sissons
Community called on for Carrum crossing cull Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Level Crossing Removal Authority has called for Carrum residents to join a “Stakeholder Liaison Group” to help provide feedback and share information about level crossing removal works at Carrum train station. The LXRA put a list of criteria on their website that an ideal candidate for the group would be able to fulfill. That list included having “strong community networks and linkages,” a
“demonstrated ability to constructively participate in an advisory capacity,” and a “good knowledge and understanding of the local issues that are relevant to the project”. Major works are now underway to remove the level crossing at Station Street, which will result in buildings such as Seacombe House, Beach Lane, and Face the Art being torn down. The $50 million “revitalisation” works in the area will add a new park and town square next to the station. Pedestrian access to Patterson River from the new Karrum Karrum bridge
between Carrum and Bonbeach has also been cut off while works are underway. When asked how long the works would take, Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “2019 is going to be a big year in Carrum with major works to remove the level crossings already underway. A worksite along Eel Race Road has been established and safety barriers are up along Station Street as construction starts on the temporary rail track which will run from the Patterson River to Eel Race Road. Like we did at Seaford Road, the construc-
tion of a temporary rail track will allow trains to keep running while the works are taking place.” “Trains are expected to be using the temporary track from mid 2019 while the existing train storage yard in Carrum is decommissioned and relocated to a temporary train storage area within the rail corridor between Miles Grove and Kananook Station, before the Kananook train storage facility is operating in late 2020,” she said. “Over the next few months, work will continue on both ramps at the Karrum Karrum bridge, as well as
widening the walking and cycling path along the river. The ramp on the Bonbeach side of the river will be open by late February, with the ramp on the Carrum side open in April.” Divisive works on the Eel Race Road level crossing removal are not set to begin until after the current batch of works. “Access via Eel Race Road will remain until after the new McLeod Road extension and intersection has been constructed,” Ms Kilkenny said. Continued Page 7
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Big bikie gang rides through Penny Farthing thoughts: Penny Farthing cyclists, pictured riding through Aspendale, rode through town on Sunday Picture: Gary Sissons
A BIKIE gang of an unusual description was seen going for a ride on Sunday, as a pack of nine Penny Farthing cyclists travelled from St Kilda to Frankston. The ride was organised by Penny Farthing bike expert Dan Bolwell, who said enthusiasts from around Australia tagged along. “I organised this ride, which was our first time doing the St Kilda through Frankston and back again circuit, which is around 80 kilometers. I think it is one of the most common cycling roads in Australia, it’s a good circuit,” he said. “There were nine of us this time from all over the place. We had a couple down from Sydney, and some from in and around Melbourne. Mr Bolwell, who constructs the unique bicycles and send them worldwide for a living, said he started the rides to “help and encourage cyclists and give customers a connection and place to use their bikes together.” He said his passion for Penny Farthing bicycles stems from their simplicity. “It is really the purest form of cycling, there is nothing in between you and the bicycle. There’s no gears, it is all pure human power, which translates into a simple, fast, and efficient form of transport,” he said. “When you’re on it you’re connected to the bike, it’s the next best thing to running. “In 1870 when they were invented, there was only walking, horse and carriage, and some train carts, so they were revolutionary.” Mr Bolwell runs his shop, Penny Farthing Dan, in Coburg. Brodie Cowburn
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Dolphins ‘harassed’ by boats Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THERE has been a spike in the number of vessels reported harassing dolphins in Western Port and Port Phillip. Jeff Weir, executive director of the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Centre, says the reports “raise concern for [the dolphins] welfare. He said the institute had been “inundated directly and through social media, about vessels harassing dolphins” in the bays with television news broadcasting a “fluff piece showing people doing the wrong thing in Port Phillip”. “This also comes in a week where wildlife officers are investigating the alleged stabbing of a dolphin in Gippsland,” Mr Weir said. “Our bays have resident communities of bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins that share their home with millions of Melburnians. “It is remarkable to have these
dolphins living in our backyard, when many coastal communities around the world and Australia are at risk of losing their resident dolphins. “We must respect them by obeying the marine mammal regulations. It’s not about spoiling the remarkable experience of seeing dolphins, just showing common sense.” Mr Weir said state regulations made it an offence to “deliberately approach” dolphins closer than 100 metres in boats, 300 metres on jet skis or 30 metres for paddlers and swimmers. “If dolphins pop up close to you or approach your vessel then, ideally, stop if safe to do so and watch, or slow down and keep your direction. Enjoy and value our remarkable marine treasures, then let them swim off, without following,” he said. Information about the rules and protecting dolphins are available at www. dolphinresearch.org.au To report sightings or support the Institute: dolphinresearch.org.au or 03 5979 7100.
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Toy story: Mark Dreyfus MP was on the campaign trail at the Kingston Toy Library. Picture: Gary Sissons
WAVES Leisure Centre has played host to a number of water based activities for kids this holidays, with the Waikiki Waves event running every Friday through January. The Hawaii inspired event includes aqua discos, giant inflatables, zorb balls, a wave pool, and a splash zone
Not playing around with promises WITH the state election just a couple of months in the past, election promise season is again kicking off with voters set to hit the polls once more in May. Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus announced two funding commitments last week, the first to the Kingston Toy Library, who were promised $50,000 if Labor wins the upcoming federal election. The money would be used for a refurbishment of their building and the purchase of new toys. Mr Dreyfus said an election win would mean “we will invest $50,000 in
the Kingston Toy Library, to help make this wonderful community institution even better.” “Toy Libraries are a fantastic way for local parents to access toys without paying for them or cluttering their houses. Hundreds of families in Kingston use the Kingston Toy Library and I want it to be used by even more,” he said. The Dingley Village Men’s Shed at Braeside Park was also promised $50,000 in cash for an extension of their building.
have been some of the kids’ favourites in the scorching summer heat. The pool will be running one more Waikiki Waves day this coming Friday, 25 January, 1pm-4pm. Entry is included with admission to the centre.
Keeping cool: Avery and Jasper enjoy a day at the pool with their mother Melissa. Pictures: Supplied
Mr Dreyfus said “the men at Dingley Village Men’s Shed have been calling for this for years. This investment is a game changer for the Dingley Village Men’s Shed. It is a very popular local group that needs to grow to accommodate all of the men interested in using the shed’s facilities.” “Men’s sheds are some of the great institutions of our community and the Dingley Village Men’s Shed is among the busiest in the cities of Kingston and Greater Dandenong,” he said.
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Charges for former council manager Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au VICTORIA’S premier anti-corruption commission has laid 79 charges, including obtaining property by deception, making false documents, using false documents and misconduct in public office, against a former Frankston Council manager. The charges were laid on 14 January after an IBAC investigation into whether “improper procurement practices were used to obtain Frankston City Council funds.”
A supplier of services to council, an owner of an electrical company, was on 7 January charged with 78 similar offences. The investigation was opened after Frankston Council self reported suspicions of a possible breach. An IBAC statement said that “under mandatory notification requirements that came into effect in 2016, all heads of Victorian public sector departments and agencies, including council CEOs, must by law notify IBAC of any matter they suspect, on reasonable grounds, involves corrupt conduct.” The charges are expected to be heard
at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 30 January. Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said “approximately 12 months ago council officers identified possible breaches in process involving a former council manager. “Once aware, council immediately reported the possible breach to IBAC and has since been assisting with the investigation. “As the matter is now before the court, council will be making no further comment, other than to say the manager in question is no longer an employee of Frankston City Council.”
Police plea to ‘lock your doors’ FRANKSTON Police have issued a warning for residents to make sure their car and home doors are locked after a spate of arrests over the holiday period. Police undertook Operation Pandora over the month of December, placing more resources into shutting down “vehicle related crime”. More than 10 arrests were made as part of the operation, including two identified as “high value targets”. A 22-year-old Endeavour Hills man was last week charged with over 60
offences related to vehicle related crime. A 28-year-old Cranbourne man was also hit with 32 charges. Sergeant Luke Holmes of Frankston Police said that there has been a rise in offenders attempting to gain access to cars by simply checking to see if the doors are locked. “You need to make sure you lock your doors and houses,” he said. “It’s also important that you don’t leave your spare keys in your car.” Brodie Cowburn
Commuter chaos on train line Eel Race Road COMMUTERS on the Frankston line have faced headaches last week, with multiple services delayed or cancelled without prior warning. Major delays and cancellations on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines saw Frankston services flooded with people on the evening of 14 January. Passengers were encouraged to seek alternative transport options, and were later offered refunds by Public Transport Victoria. An equipment fault saw delays
of up to an hour for city bound Frankston line services on 15 January, before trains between Mordialloc and Frankston were cancelled due to a person being hit by a train. Another train fault near Mentone caused minor delays. Scheduled level crossing removal works took place over the weekend when buses replace trains between Mordialloc and Frankston stations from Friday night until the last train on Sunday. Journey times were expected increase by up to 25 minutes.
Train pain: A number of unexpected delays hit Frankston line commuters last week. Picture: Gary Sissons
Clearing out the chemicals RESIDENTS will be able to safely dump toxic chemicals for free next month by registering for the ‘Detox your Home’ drop off day. Locals can register for the service and will be provided with the location of a site at Skye where chemicals will be taken care of in a safe fashion. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly warned that putting chemicals out with their regular rubbish could cause major problems, including explosions. “Common household chemicals can be very dangerous. They can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations,” he said. “To reduce the risk of poisoning,
environmental pollution and bushfire hazards, do the right thing for your loved ones and your environment and Detox your Home. It’s easy, it’s safe and it’s free.” Frankston Police recently were called to attend a bin that had “combusted” outside of a Bunnings due to a mix of chemicals that had been dumped. (“Dangerous mix”, The Times, 15/1/19) The drop off day will be held on Saturday 2 February 2019 from 9am to 3pm. A full list of items accepted on the day can be found at sustainability.vic. gov.au/detoxyourhome Register to participate by phoning: 1300 363 744.
closure upcoming Continued from Page 1 The closure of Eel Race Road has been protested by locals, who in 2017 handed a petition with over 500 signatures on it to the state government rallying against the closure of the road. (“Race on to save road”, The News, 23/8/17) In May 2017, Frankston Council also flagged their opposition to the closure of Eel Race Road, voting unanimously to write to the LXRA and state Labor MPs to “formally oppose the closure of Eel Race Road on a number of grounds including the increase of congestion, particularly on Railway Parade (Seaford), Armstrongs Road (Seaford) and Station St (Seaford)”. The successful motion stated that “the process has once again failed Frankston residents in that no consultation and no justification was evident in arriving at this decision.” The stakeholder liaison group will meet every eight weeks, and applications can be made until 14 February at your.levelcrossings. vic.gov.au/carrum
No signs of Isaacs candidate WITH preselections for Liberal Party candidates for the federal election being confirmed across the country, there is still no sign of a candidate for the seat of Isaacs. Requests to the party for an update went unresponded before publication deadline. Sitting Labor MP Mark Dreyfus retained his seat in 2016 with a margin of just 5.73%, classifying it as a marginal seat. Redistribution last year saw some of the Liberal Dunkley seat move into Isaacs. Garry Spencer has been the Liberal candidate at the last two elections.
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The need for speed A 37-YEAR-old Dingley Village man has had his vehicle impounded for a month, after he was caught driving at nearly twice the speed limit. Prahran Highway Patrol said they intercepted the man driving in Malvern East on 21 January, a little before 1am. The silver Holden Commodore was allegedly clocked travelling at 141kph inside a 60kph zone, more than 80kph over the speed limit. The driver’s vehicle was impounded at a cost of $878.50. Police said he is expected to be charged on summons with traffic related offences.
Teen trouble FRANKSTON CIU detective have charged three teenage girls after two alleged robberies. The incidents allegedly took place in December in Frankston. The first alleged incident involved a 20-year-old woman, who police said was assaulted and robbed outside a shopping centre on 14 December. The second incident invloved two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, who were allegedly assaulted and robbed on 18 December. Two 13-year-old Flemington girls and a 14-year-old Avondale Heights girl were ar-
rested on Monday. One Flemington girl was charged with two counts of robbery. The two other girls were charged with one count of robbery. Detectives had previously charged two 16-year-old girls from Flemington with robbery. All girls were bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Wrong turn A DRIVER on the Nepean Highway has allegedly blown a blood alcohol reading of 0.24 after driving on the wrong side of the road, 1.50am, 15 January. Police said they were patrolling the Mornington area when they saw a car coming towards them on the wrong side of the highway. They intercepted a 52-year old woman, who returned a positive reading. She had her vehicle impounded and license suspended. The woman is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving, dangerous driving and numerous other traffic offences.
Not so slow and steady: Police said they clocked a Dingley Village man doing 141kph in a 60kph zone. Picture: Supplied
Frequent calls to save kids from cars Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON holds an unenviable position as one of the areas where police were called most often to rescue children from hot cars. The Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority has
revealed that last summer there were 564 calls made to 000 reporting a child locked in a car on a hot day, with the most calls coming from Frankston, Preston, Pakenham, Berwick and Dandenong. The ETSA said that 14 calls were made from Frankston to save children from cars between December 2017 and February 2018.
ESTA’s executive director of operations Patrick Berry said the temperature inside a car can be up to 30 degrees hotter than outside, and pleaded with parents to take caution. “If you see a child or pet locked in a car make sure you call triple zero and state your location clearly to the operator,” he said.
“If you are in a car park, look for landmarks, section names, numbers or the colour of the parking bay so you can provide specific details.” Mr Berry said he hoped that the number of calls would drop with community awareness. Kidsafe Victoria general manager Jason Chambers said “most of the temperature rise inside a car occurs
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Is Mornington Peninsula Shire run by [US President] Donald Trump? Why the mania for fences/walls/barriers against Mexicans, migrants and members of the community? Generally, [the fence] are not needed. They’re ugly and expensive, and they don’t work. Several months ago I, and other Mornington Environment Association members, complained bitterly to the shire about the chain-mesh fence erected without consultation along the foreshore bush facing Mornington Esplanade. It cost big money, it didn’t stop anyone from falling over a cliff if they were stupidly incautious, and it was terribly ugly. Our objections were in vain, of course. Now, [the councillors] are at it again at The Pillars [cliff jumping site, Mt Martha] - and with foreseeable results. More publicity brings more young people who regard a fence as a dare. So why build fences? I strongly suspect that it’s all to do with protecting the shire’s back from litigation in the (very unlikely) event of injury: “see, we’ve done all we can with these fences, so it’s not our fault”. And of course the fence builders [and suppliers] get lots of business as well. No more fences. Put up signs, by all means (mostly to protect the shire’s back), then just stop bringing everyone’s attention to whatever it is and, no doubt, the interest will die down. But certainly we don’t want tour operators promoting The Pillars. Perhaps Tony Abbott can round up the jet boats and return them to far-off Mt Martha. Peter Deerson, coordinator, Friends of Fishy’s Beach, Mornington
MPs selling out After the recent huge fish kills in the Murray Darling basin, it must be clear to even the most ideologically challenged politicians that the $13 billion plan for managing the water in this system has been the greatest waste of our taxes Australia has ever managed to produce. Every politician, from John Howard to any state premier in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, is responsible for this waste of our resources. And the resulting catastrophe of environmental damage in this once great river system is still being belittled by the responsible ministers of all the above mentioned states and federal jurisdictions. Water mining in Australian river systems and aquifers is even more destructive to our natural environment than any other practice by industry and bad farming practices. Instead of addressing climate change and world over population, our politicians are selling our future to the highest bidder from the corporate world. The reckless abuse of our natural environment has to stop right now if humanity wants to have a possible future. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach
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A fresh, fun Australia Day Festival will be the centre of celebration in Hastings this year. Sponsored by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the team behind the popular Emu Plains Market and Little Beauty Market are excited to be part of the organisation of this event. “Expect a great community day with plenty to see and do” says organiser Vanessa Johnson. The day starts at 9am with a free community breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches presented by the Hastings 1st Scouts, Faery Emma and her friends will be face painting, playing games and teaching Australia Day crafts, there will be a Trackless Train ride along the foreshore and a few huge inflatable rides to enjoy (all free of course!) plus live music all day from the Westernport Regional Band, Matt Katsis and The Whisky Gypsies. To top it all off an Untold Events Co pop up market will be a highlight of the day with a highly curated edition of the very best stallholders presenting their wares.
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Australia Day Ambassador Dr Bronwyn King
As part of the official proceedings the Shire is also delighted to announce Ms Bronwyn King as the Australia Day Ambassador. Dr Bronwyn King is a practicing Radiation Oncologist and Founder and CEO of Tobacco Free Portfolios. She performs many roles in her work to reduce the impact of tobacco on our community’s health. National Australia Day Council Chairman Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG says the Australia Day Ambassadors program is an opportunity to celebrate great Australians on our National Day. “There are many great Australians who inspire us, and the Australia Day Ambassador program provides opportunities for people all over the country to meet and interact with those we admire," says Mr Roberts-Smith. To be a part of something special this Australia Day head down to the Hastings Foreshore, Marine Parade 9am to 2pm. For more information, contact: Vanessa Johnson hello@untoldevents.com.au
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Cecil Raffhael cuts chin after falling off bike Compiled by Brodie Cowburn ON Sunday morning a youthful seasider named Cecil Raffhael, son of Dr Raffhael of Collins St. Melbourne, had the misfortune to meet with a very painful accident. The lad was cycling along Bay street and by some way or other got his foot caught in one of the wheels and fell heavily to the ground. He sustained a nasty cut under the chin which necessitated several stitches. The sufferer is now making excellent recovery. *** MR and Mrs G. Shepherd of “Malurus” Somerville, have been notified by cable from their son Artificier Frank E. Shepherd, that he is returning to Australia per SS Osterley. Art. Shepherd is an original Anzac, having sailed with the first A.I.F., took part in the landing on Gallipoli and has been on active service ever since. He was granted leave, with the other Anzacs from France just before the armistice was signed. *** THE Rev. E. Tonkin will preach at the Frankstori Methodist Church on Sunday morning next and Mr H F Jullien, Secretary of Victorian C. E. Union in the evening. A conference of C. E. Union Representatives will be held at the Methodist Church commencing on Saturday evening. On Monday at 4pm a meeting will be open to the public, and at 8pm a great rally to be addressed by Pastor J. E. Thomas of Lygon Street, Carl-
ton. Mr Thomas is at present president of the Australsian C E Union. The Rev. E. Tonkin will preside. Representatives will be present from all parts of Victoria and are expected to assist at the Sunday Service. *** A MEETING of the Welcome Home Committee was held in the Mechanics Hall on Wednesday night last, Cr Mason presiding. It was resolved on the motion of Mrs. Tait, seconded by Miss Howett that a Welcome Home Social be held on Thursday, January 30th to entertain Drivers J. Hardiman and J. R. McIntosh and Privates W. Hanton and S. Marsh. It was resolved to ask Mesdames J. Wells and Ward to assist the decoration committee and that a general invitation be extended to all who can to supply gifts of refreshments. A first class programme is arranged for and it was decided to reserve two front seats for the artists. Mr Johns be asked to superintend. On the resolution of Mrs McComb seconded by Cr Mason, Mr and Mrs Johns were added to the Committee. The secretary, Miss Pearl Twining who is working exceptionally hard will be glad to arrange re gifts of refreshments, etc. *** PREPARATIONS are well in hand for the Gymkhana on Monday next and the Committee are confidently looking forward to a day which will be unique in the history of the district. During the past week a handsome gift has been received in the shape of a block of land No. 1 of the Kooka-
burra Estate, 60ft by 231 ft, fronting Point Nepean Road, which the owner A. E. Kitson Esq, has handed to the Committee for sale by auction. The sale will take place at 4pm on Monday during an interval in the Gymkhana. Full particulars may be obtained from Messrs Brody and Mason, who have generously offered to conduct the sale free of charge. In addition to the sale of land there will be raffled a child’s pony, also a bed spread and pillow shams donated by Corporal Gray of Langwarrin camp. Both these raffles will be drawn on Monday evening. Both afternoon and evening Cracknell’s great variety show will run in the Park grounds, and a dance has been arranged in the hall for the evening. *** THE secretary of the local branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A wishes to draw the attention of all members of this branch to a special notice in another column. That a general meeting will be held in the Frankston hall, Friday the 7th February 1919 for the re election of officers and general business. The attendance of every member and intending members are requested. *** “SMITHO and Arney” – Under this title Messrs Smith and Arney Gerschwitz announces in our advertising columns that they have purchased the blacksmithing business lately carried on by Mr J. Cunneen in Frankston. Smitho and Arney are both returned soldiers and now they are prepared to hammer their way to victory in a little
private enterprise of their own. *** MR S. Pearce of Pearcedale announces in another column that he has purchased the greengrocery, fruit and confectionery business of Mrs Bunney at the Plaza, Playne St Frankston. Fresh from his own garden, Mr Pearce is prepared to deliver the choicest of fruit and vegetables at the lowest prices. *** A VERY good house greeted the pictures screened by the Mayor of St Kilda at the Mechanics Institute Frankston last Friday evening in which Red Cross activities at Home and Abroad were depicted. The pictures showing the entertainment of wounded soldiers at Frankston evoked a great show of enthusiastic appreciation. The Wattle Club received 75 per cent of the proceeds, and we learn from the hon. secretary, Mrs Hilda M. Wilcox that the funds of the club will benefit to the extent of something like £6. *** THE marriage of Sergeant Bonser, M.S.M of Braux Holm, Tasmania, to Miss E. D’Arcy, second eldest daughter of Mrs J. D’Arcy of Davey Street, Frankston (late Kyneton) was celebrated at the Church of England, Frankston on Saturday afternoon last by the Rev. Gates. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Sergeant F. D’Arcy A.M C., wore a beautiful white silk costume, with a magnificent bouquet of white roses, whilst the bridegroom was attired in the uniform of the A.I.F. The bridesmaids were Miss R. Mor-
gan and Miss G. Morgan of Fitzroy, friends of the bride, whilst Corporal Dick Cawthorn of Tasmania acted as best man. The church was packed to its utmost and a number had to stand outside. After the marriage the couple with a host of friends sat down to a breakfast in the local Mechanics Hall (the tables of which were gaily decked by the local Wattle Club) and after a number of toasts had been honored in the usual manner the young couple took train for their honeymoon. Presents too numerous to mention were received from their many friends of Frankston and district. *** THE marriage of Miss Alice Mary Young eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Wilson Young, of Frankston, and Mr Robert Crooke, (late A.I.F.,) eldest son of the late Mr George Crooke, City Court, and Mrs Ralph Toy, “Toyne” Greville St. Prahan, was celebrated on Saturday, December 21st, 1918 at “Elonara” the residence of the bride’s parents. The Rev Norman Webster B.A., of Mornington performed the ceremony, at which only the immediate relatives of the parties were present. Mr and Mrs Crooke spent the honeymoon at “Salisbury House”, Upper Beaconsfield. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 January 1919
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Shark attack: Sorrento got the better of Baxter, managing to defend their total of 170. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Balnarring bring it home against Tootgarook By Brodie Cowburn
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BALNARRING have held on by the skin of their teeth against Tootgarook, grinding out a hard fought eight run win on Saturday. Balnarring were sent in to open the batting, with opener Ben King being the most useful contributor. His innings of 41, including five 4s and a 6, helped his side to 9/132 off 40 overs. Tootgarook battled hard and kept touch with Balnarring, and needed just eight more runs to claim a win with a wicket in hand. Ultimately they were bowled out before reaching their target. Miles Sheperd took 3/33 and was instrumental in his side claiming victory. Dromana also held on to claim a well deserved victory over Rye at RJ Rowley Reserve. Dromana lost the toss and were sent in to bat, but it did not throw them off as they put together a good innings of 6/171. In response Rye were poor, only putting 116 runs on the board before being dismissed. Shane Ray top scored for the losing side with 23 runs. Frankston YCW travelled to Skye and started well to set up a victory. The Stonecats started brilliantly, going 64 runs before loss of their first wicket. They finished up at 6/158 off their 40 overs. Anthony Craddock did his best and was the pick of Skye’s bowlers, taking 4/18.
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Skye’s top order batsmen made starts but none went on to make a big score. They could not put runs on the board quick enough and finished up at 8/106 off their 40 overs. Stuart Plunkett was incredibly efficient with ball in hand, bowling an astonishing 7 maiden overs from his 8 overs of bowling. He conceded just one run for the day. A brilliant partnership of 105 runs between Ryan Lynch and David Dervan has helped Carrum Downs chase down Tyabb. Tyabb batted first at Carrum Downs Rec Reserve and put 165 runs on the board, setting their opponents a difficult task. Carrum Downs have their opener and first drop batsmen to thank for their impressive win, as they surpassed their target with 4 overs and 7 wickets to spare. Tahj Johnston hit the winning runs.
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SOMERVILLE have defeated Red Hill at home after setting an impressive target. Somerville opened the batting and lost their first wicket for just 5 runs. First drop batsman Sean Parker put 43 runs on the board to steady the ship and set his side up for a total of 7/170. Luke Robertson was by far and away Red Hill’s best putting together a fantastic innings of 75 runs. His efforts were for nothing however, as his teammates fell without much
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fight. Red Hill ended up all out 40. Justin McCleary was Moorooduc’s best batsman in their win over Long Island. He put 66 runs on the board as his side set a mammoth target of 203. Long Island struggled in reply, and were bowled out with 11 overs left to play. They finished at 104. Robbie Lancaster posted figured of 5/19 off 6 overs. Main Ridge had to battle hard to claim a win over Crib Point despite chasing a relatively tame target. Crib Point batted first and lost wickets quickly, putting just 114 runs on the board. Main Ridge came in to bat and were left shell shocked at 2/4. Things continued to go downhill and they found themselves at 6/47. Things eventually got back on track, and they passed their target and claimed a win off the last ball of the day. At Overport Oval, Baden Powell’s target of 183 was too much for Pines, who were bowled out for 166 in reply. Rhys Elmi was the best batsman of the afternoon, hitting 60 runs for the winning side and proving the difference.
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A BRILLIANT innings of 88 runs from Kristian Miller has guided Heatherhill to a scrappy win over Mt Martha at Bruce Park. Miller was the only top order or middle order batsman to pass double
digits for his side, with Heatherhill reaching 136 by the time their overs had expired. Chasing an attainable total, Mt Martha were put on the back foot after some good early bowling. From 4/16 the damage was done and they ended up all out for 117. Jake Theobald took 4/8 off his 8 overs to help his side claim the points. Seaford Tigers ended up losing to Delacombe Park despite a great innings of 73 not out by middle order batsman Ashley Mills. Mills top scored for his side to take his team to 8/151. Opener Jonathan Guthrie hit 64 runs for Delacombe Park, and he was not out when his side passed their target with 3 overs left to spare. An opening run stand of 94 helped Hastings to a win over Seaford. They finished at 6/205, an impressive total that Seaford fell a little over 80 runs short of. The final Districts game of the afternoon saw Rosebud battle Carrum. Rosebud batted first and struggled, setting just 118 runs for Carrum to win. Carrum had struggled of their own and lost their first wicket for just 3 runs, but eventually steadied to claim victory with 2 overs left to play with. Josh Shaw’s 4/31 was instrumental in Carrum getting the chocolates.
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was not enough for Peninsula OB to claim a win over Sorrento at Lloyd Park. Langwarrin batted first and did well to but 164 runs on the board, but would have to work hard to defend their total. Old Boys started well but losing their first 4 wickets for just 17 runs proved too damaging to recover from. They finished up all out for 129. Leigh Paterson claimed the wickets of three of OB’s top four batsmen. Sorrento survived their long road trip to take on Baxter away from home, defending a total of 170. Robert Wilson was in unstoppable form with ball in hand, claiming a five wicket haul for the Sharks to help them secure victory by 47 runs. At Emil Madsen Reserve, Flinders struggled to defend their total of 137 against Mt Eliza. Flinders batted first and started very well, before collapsing from 3/121 to 9/133. They set a final target of 138, which Mt Eliza chased down with ease. Jordan Fuhrmann claimed a half century for the Redlegs, while Justin Grant hit 49 not out. Playing away at Pearcedale, Mornington were unstoppable. They finished their innings at 2/222, with Ben Clements hitting an astonishing 92 runs. He was not out when Mornington’s innings expired. Pearcedale were toothless in reply, bowled out for just 113 to fall over 100 runs short of victory.
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Stingrays target Luka Prelevic SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie NEW ZEALAND international Luka Prelevic trained with Aspendale Stingrays last Thursday and the State 5 South outfit is making an audacious bid to sign him. If it succeeds it will have completed the signing coup of the season as Prelevic is only 23 years old and it is unprecedented for a top-flight player of that age to drop down six league levels. Prelevic has been on the books of Port Melbourne and Melbourne City and last season made 19 appearances for Pascoe Vale, which finished fourth on the NPL ladder. He was in New Zealand’s under-23 squad that competed in the 2015 Pacific Games and was a late call-up to the All Whites 2016 OFC Nations Cup squad replacing the injured Shane Smeltz. Aspendale head coach Lee Barber will talk to Prelevic this week about the prospects of signing him. “I want to sit down with Luka on Tuesday and see where his head’s at and what he wants,” Barber said. “If I can get him I’ll be rapt. “He seemed happy after the session last week and I think he’s just sick of all the bullshit that goes on and just wants to have a kick. “He lives with two of the other guys in our side so fingers crossed.” Prelevic didn’t play when the Stingrays went down 4-3 at Reema Reserve against State 4 South outfit Endeavour United on Saturday. It was the senior team’s first hit-out under Barber and only three players from last season’s squad were involved. Barber also used three players from the club’s title winning under-18s, two from last season’s reserves and six triallists – five from Berwick City and one from Baxter. Two of the Berwick triallists scored – Guilherme Ribeiro and Connor Guyett – and the other Aspendale scorer was James Macnab. Baxter’s Adrian Pace was among Aspendale’s best along with Ribeiro and Kieran Hughes. Aspendale’s reserves won 2-1. In NPL2 news Langwarrin turned in a disappointing display when it went down 4-0 to Brunswick City at Lawton Park on Saturday. Langy went into the match without six senior players. Alex Van Heerwarden and Jayden Madafferi are recovering from injury as is Wayne Wallace who was recently
Captain’s call: Former Frankston Pines skipper Graham Hill has joined NPL2 club Springvale White Eagles. Picture: John Punshon
involved in a motorcycle accident, Thomas Ahmadzai and Johnny Kuol were rested while Jamie Cumming was on his honeymoon. The match was broken into three 30-minute periods and Boris Ovcin’s lunge at an opponent inside the area in the second period allowed the visitors to open the scoring from the penalty spot. Brunswick made a mass substitution early in that second period putting on many of its first-choice players and after the opening goal Langy was always staring down the barrel. The home side looked particularly shaky defensively. So far Langy has played three practice matches (against Beaumaris, Oakleigh and Brunswick) and has conceded 11 goals. Brendan Richardson was released by Langy last week but the club is yet to make a call on whether or not it will retain defender or midfielder Jon Guthrie who has been playing cricket. In NPLW news Southern United returned on Sunday from a training camp at Clifford Park Activity Centre in the Yarra Valley. The camp was used to promote personal initiative and team building as players tackled Federation Challenge Valley and its 24 challenge elements set out along a kilometre of track winding through the bush. Southern technical director Harry
Chalkitis was at the camp on Saturday and was delighted with the results. “We had a mix of under-12s right through to senior players and there was a fantastic interaction between them as they supported each other through all the obstacles,” Chalkitis said. “It was absolutely wonderful to see and it put a smile on everyone’s face especially the support staff.” There were 42 players at the camp and six support staff. Meanwhile the Phil McGuinness era at Skye United got off to a flyer with a 5-0 win against Langwarrin under20s at John Paul College last Thursday evening. Mitch Blake (2), Daniel Attard, Jason Nowakowski and Mikey Turner scored for Skye. The positive signs continued on Sunday at Centenary Park as Skye recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Peninsula Strikers. A Steve Campbell own goal in the 14th minute gave Strikers the lead and Matt Harrington’s low strike in the 30th minute made it 2-0. Campbell is a former Essendon Royals player and is a great capture for Skye, who can also look forward to seeing the best of Harrison Michaelis this year now that his availability to train no longer is an issue. Strikers head coach Danny Verdun made a raft of changes at half-time and during the second period as he man-
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aged his players’ game time with an eye to Tuesday night’s friendly with Oakleigh Cannons at Centenary Park at 7pm. Strikers struggled to contain Skye central striker Daniel Attard in this half but the big man’s finishing was woeful as he mistimed two headers and blasted a shot well over when he should have had a hat-trick. Former Mornington and Berwick City keeper Christian Morales is on trial with Strikers and took over from Colin McCormack at half-time. In the 68th minute Attard’s glancing header sent Turner clear and his superb finish over an advancing Morales made it 2-1. Skye pressed hard for an equaliser and it came from a Morales mistake as he never got there quick enough to a curling Turner corner to the near post and punched the ball into his own net. It was no more than Skye deserved but Strikers’ star John Prescott had caused havoc in the first period and only some fine saves from Jonathan Crook had kept the home side at bay. For Strikers there were some really good signs in midfield where Grant Lane, Danny Brooks and attacking midfielder Jordan Avraham look set to form a formidable combination. Lane and Avraham are among a number of players who have followed Verdun from Frankston Pines to Knox and now to Strikers but one player who won’t be joining them is Kyle Crawford who recently informed Verdun and assistant Neil Standish that he will be joining the McEvoy twins and Phil Hawkins at Berwick City. The big news in State 3 South-East is that Pines have agreed terms with Stefan Soler and Jason Bradbury from Mornington and Daniel Mota from Seaford United. However Graham Hill, who captained Pines last season, signed with NPL2 club Springvale White Eagles last week. Bradbury and Mota featured as Pines beat Dingley Stars 3-0 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday in a spiteful encounter.
In the opening minutes of the second half Pines recruit Callum Khaiyath was felled by a deliberate kick from behind that should have warranted a send-off. That was a cue for players to openly flaunt the rules and one of the victims was Pines’ second half substitute David Ofuho, who was only on the pitch for a few minutes before a brutal clash left him with facial injuries. His assailant was forcibly substituted with the consent of both benches. Most observers were amazed that Nick Giannopoulos was the only player red carded after a retaliatory lunge from behind on Pines’ midfielder Luke Murray. Soon after the Giannopoulos dismissal Pines struck with a firm shot from Travis Ernsdoerfer. Further goals to former Beaumaris and Lyndale player Josh Maclaren and Bradbury settled the issue. Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was upbeat about the outcome and the display of his younger players. “Watching the young guys step up and stand up to that type of opponent was pleasing,” Taylor said. “We probably should have scored more goals but it’s a work in progress.” Ernsdoerfer gave a mature display given the physical challenge put to him and the amount of times he was fouled with no response from the referee. Pines reserves went down 4-1 to Mornington reserves. Both sides gave some young players an opportunity to play reserves football and the Taylor brothers, Hayden and 15-year-old Daniel, played for Pines with the latter providing the assist for Laku Ramigo’s goal. In other news the rumour mill was in overdrive last week about a major rift between Somerville Eagles player-coach Dave Greening and recruit Mark Pagliarulo. Greening was holidaying in the US while “Pags” decided that a stint at the Oz Open to support countryman Andy Murray was a better option than training. Never one to shun publicity “Pags” dressed up for the occasion with a wig, a football shirt and a Scottish flag and was interviewed by Skysports UK as well as being captured by the Channel 9 cameras. The split between him and Somerville turned out to be fake news much to the disappointment of some local clubs who were waiting to pounce.
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Hot Shots kids take centre stage By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON Tennis Centre had nine lucky Hot Shots kids take to the court at the Australian Open on Tuesday 15 January as part of the Australian Open’s Kids on Court experience. The juniors got the chance to become a part of the action at Australia’s biggest tennis event and have a hit on show-court seven before matches commenced in the afternoon. The nine players who got the opportunity to experience what it was like to hit in front of a packed crowd were: Lola Grigor, Fraser Dentry, Mollie Dentry, Jude Shannon, Daisy Shannon, Roxy Lawlor, Chloe Lawlor, Nathan Morabito and Mikayla Morabito. One of those students, Fraser Dentry, also got a once in a life-time opportunity to toss the coin for the opening match on court seven between no. 12 seed Elise Mertens (BEL) and Anna Schmiedlova (SVK). Elite Tennis Academy coach Kate Antosik, who was the team coach for Tuesday’s event, said Fraser was stoked to be given the opportunity. “He was so excited, he was standing there practising his coin tosses for five minutes before the match and he loved it,” Antosik said. “The fact that he got to keep the coin and it wasn’t just a normal coin, it had Rod Laver on it and the Australian Open logo, so when the chair umpire said it was ‘yours to keep’ and gave him a little box with it, he was just ecstatic.” Despite the temperature reaching heights of 38 degrees, Antosik said the juniors were far from being put off, with many of them staying for the remainder of the day once their showcase finished at 11am. “I got a lot of messages from the parents saying it was an amazing experience for their kids to be out on the court having a hit,” Antosik said. “To be able to get on the court after Jo Wilfred Tsonga is quite an experience. They just loved the hype of it because the crowd sat in the stands getting ready for the match and were watching the kids and it kind of felt like they were watching them play a match.” Another lot of Hot Shots kids from the Elite Tennis Academy (ETA) and Mornington Tennis
Centre will be heading to the Australian Open this Friday 25 January where they’ll be competing against juniors from other tennis clubs and academy’s in the ANZ Hot Shots Match Play Challenge. They’ll have two teams competing in the green ball and orange ball events. In the green ball competition, Patrick O’Malley and Alexia Llopart will be representing the academy, and in the orange ball competition, Mollie Dentry, Adelaide Hocking and Madison Lilliecrapp will be the academy’s representatives. The teams will be guided by Mornington ETA coach Gabby Beaumount.
Bringing the heat: Mornington Tennis Centre’s Hot Shots kids get the chance to have a hit on court seven at the Australian Open. Heads or Tails: Mornington Tennis Centre Hot Shots student, Fraser Dentry, gets the chance to toss the coin at the Australian Open for a between no. 12 seed Elise Mertens (BEL) and Anna Schmiedlova (SVK). Pictures: Supplied
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Former Sharks player lights up women’s college basketball By Ben Triandafillou SINCE moving from Mount Martha to Utah State University in America, student-athlete Eliza West has taken women’s college basketball by storm as she continues to close in on several long-standing records. The former Peninsula School student put in one of her best games to date against in-state rival Utah Valley on Saturday 15 December and recorded the second all-time highest number of assists in a single game in USU history. West dished out a career-high 13 assists to help Utah State score a 67-62 home victory. The junior guard’s 13 assists was just one dime shy of tying Utah State’s single-game assists record of 14, set by Corrina Poto in 1982. On top of her 13 assists, West recorded two points, two rebounds and two steals in her 29 minutes of action, while also shooting at 50 percent (1-of-2) from the floor. West’s performance also saw her edge her way up the USU career record books to sit in third for the all-time career assists. West (2017-present) sits on 343 assists, behind second-placed T. Richards (2005-08) on 371 assists and alltime assists leader J. Schlott (2011-14) on 436. These achievements further adds to her already impressive honours roll such as the Mountain West Freshman of the Year (2017), Mountain West All-Freshman Team (2017) and Academic All-Mountain West honours (2017, 2018). West, who started out at the Southern Peninsula Sharks, has come a long way in her basketball career and the Sharks couldn’t be any prouder of her efforts. Southern Peninsula Sharks basketball operations manager, Lucas Allen, said it’s no surprise to the club to see her succeed overseas. “For the club in general, it’s great to have someone from our association doing so well over there,” Allen said. “She’s putting up some really good numbers which we’re not surprised by at all. We always knew Eliza could play and her playing at that level is just her proving that.
“It’s a credit to the work she put in before she left, it’s a credit to the work she put in since she left, so we’re really happy for her and we’re looking forward to seeing what she continues to be.” West continues to return to her home club in the off-season where she can often be seen training with the Southern Peninsula Sharks women’s team. “The juniors now playing in our senior team have seen a lot of her progression and the pathway that she took,” Allen said. “Eliza, along with Ella Hellessey, are kind of the poster girls and role models for the pathway where our juniors can succeed not just locally but also internationally.” West’s next game for Utah State University will be against New Mexico on Saturday 26 January.
Helping hand: Former Southern Peninsula Sharks basketballer, Eliza West, records the second all-time highest number of assists in a single game for Utah State University. Picture: Supplied
Confidence builder: Tony Noonantrained galloper, Manolo Blahniq, races away with the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes. Picture: Supplied
Maturing Manolo scores Stakes victory MANOLO Blahniq is back in the winner’s stall for Mornington-based trainer Tony Noonan after taking out the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday 12 January. The five-year-old son of Jimmy Choux has continued to progress throughout this preparation and third-up on Saturday, Manolo Blahniq pounced to score a comprehensive victory over the Steve Richardstrained Holbien and the Darren Weirtrained, Takedown. Trainer Tony Noonan was glad to see his confidence in the horse pay dividends. “I thought it was terrific,” Tony Noonan said. “He didn’t have a lot of luck in transit, he was trapped deep from the wide draw and I thought his effort was quite strong at the end of 1400m.” That run was Manolo Blahniq’s first attempt at 1400m this preparation and Noonan said he was quite impressed with how his galloper handled it.
“Going into it I thought he might have been a little bit vulnerable, but he was very impressive I thought,” he said. “His two runs previously were very good, the horse had trained very well, he looked well so I was quite confident about him.” Noonan chose to travel Manolo Blahniq to Sydney last preparation in order to help his gelding mature more physically and mentally. That decision also seems to be working wonders for his progressive galloper. “I just thought he was a little bit immature, physically and mentally a bit weak, and over 33 years of training I’ve used that method on many occasions of taking horses away and travel them to a different environment and to different tracks,” Noonan said. “I think he’s still maturing but he’s definitely stronger and more confident because of it.” Manolo Blahniq is set to return to the races on Australia Day (Saturday 26 January) where he’ll target a race at either Caulfield or Randwick.
Mornington sailors enjoy success in Tassie By Ben Triandafillou SAILORS from the Mornington Yacht Club have returned from a successful trip to Tasmania after competing in several Australian Championship events from Tuesday 1 January to Monday 14 January. Twin sisters, Lily and Matilda Richardson, highlighted Mornington Yacht Club’s success with a victory in the Female Australian 420 Youth Championships. For their victory, the Richardson sisters, who sailed their boat named ‘It’s a Twin Thing’, were selected to be Australia’s sole representative at the Youth World Championships in the girls division. Also competing in the Australian 420 Youth Championships was James Jackson and his crew Harrison Chapman who finished 10th overall in the boys division. The women’s success continued through to the Open 420 Australian Championships where Sophie Jackson and her crew Chloe Harper sailed their boat ‘Zephyr’ to victory in the Open Ladies category. The twins, Matilda and Lily Richardson, weren’t far behind in third place in the Open Ladies event as well as winning the Ladies under-19s event. Also competing in the Open 420 Australian Championships were: Lachie Weber and his crew Jack Eickmeyer (18th in Open Male) who improved as the week went on, despite a last race swim; James Jackson and his crew Harrison Chapman (12th in Open Male and third in Juniors); Sophie and Will McKenzie (ninth in Juniors) who competed in their first
interstate outing in the 420 and stuck at it all week. Zac Hayes and his crew Ethan Hosking took to the water in the Australian 29er Youth Championships and the Australian 29er Open Championships where they finished third and 12th, respectively. The Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) also had sailors compete in the Australian Optimist Championships in Tasmania over the same period where they again came away with a couple of victories. Lucy Laverty won the Green Fleet event, while Miles Levenspiel (25th), Chloe Laverty (19th) and Leigh Harvie (14th) put in solid efforts in the same category and learnt plenty to take into their next competition. Daniel Laverty just missed out on
making Gold Fleet but showed great maturity to take out the Silver Fleet competition. Henri Levenspiel also competed in the intermediate competition where he finished 44th against much older competition. To add to the MYC’s success, one of their members, Graeme Taylor, won line honours in the SydneyHobart race aboard ‘Wild Oats XI’ in a time of 4:12:24. MYC also had several other members compete in the race including Jeremy Rae, Cameron McKenzie, Paul Heyes and Sophie Ciszek. The final event that the MYC had members compete in was the Cock of the Bay where Christopher Jackson (fifth), Mark Nicholson (ninth) and David Phillips (37th) finished the race with some solid results.
Winners galore: Matilda Richardson (left), Chloe Harper, Lily Richardson and Sophie Jackson enjoy success at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Picture: Mornington Yacht Club
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