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Boy stabbed in Mordialloc attack Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Mordialloc last week is being investigated by police. The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident. Investigators have been told that the
boy was at Pompei’s Landing park when he was approached by five unknown youths, around 2.30pm 24 January. One of the offenders demanded the victim’s jacket, and punched him in the head several times. Another offender pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. The group of five then fled south under the tunnel towards Park Street.
A police spokesperson described the offender who stabbed the victim as “Caucasian, approximately 15-yearsold, around 170cm tall, and wearing a camouflage jacket and black and white Oakland Raiders cap.” Police said that the “second male is perceived as being Caucasian, approximately 15-years-old, around 185cm tall, with a thin build, and was wear-
ing a white hooded top and black and red cap.” “The third male is perceived as being Caucasian, was wearing dark clothing, and had a mask covering his face. The female who attempted to take the victim’s jacket is perceived as being Caucasian with a thin build, a stomach piercing, long dyed purple and black hair and was wearing
a white crop top. The second female is perceived as being Caucasian, approximately 15-years-old, with blonde hair and was wearing a grey hooded jumper and leggings.” Police are appealing for witnesses or people with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000 or submit a confidential report on www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Frankston line among worst in state Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON line commuters suffered through more train cancellations than any other rail users in the state last year. Public Transport Victoria published their final performance figures for 2019 last week. Those statistics revealed that over 1500 trains on the Frankston line were cancelled last year. Frankston line travellers were hit with over 400 more cancellations than the next worst performing train line. The PTV performance report showed that a little over 2.1 per cent of Frankston line trains were cancelled last year. Only the Stony Point line had a higher percentage of cancelled trains. Trains on the Frankston line also ran late just over 13 per cent of the time in 2019. Only trains on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines were less punctual throughout the year. The Frankston line’s 86.8 per cent on time rate is a long way from the 95.8 per cent achieved on the Glen Waverley line. April was the worst month for Frankston line commuters, with nearly three per cent of trains cancelled. PTV’s latest figures were published shortly after the announcement that Frankston line travellers will face two months of replacement bus services starting from May. Public transport users will have to catch connecting buses between Moorabbin and Mordialloc train stations from mid-May to mid-July while work is done to excavate rail trenches.
Construction began late last year to dig rail trenches in Cheltenham and Mentone. Those works have continued into 2020, forcing the closure of the line between Frankston and Moorabbin from 2 February to 16 February. Mentone and Cheltenham Stations will close again in March and April respectively. Trains will run express through those stations after they are temporarily shut down (“Rail users face more bus pain”, The News, 13/1/20).
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Concert for bushfire relief MCCLELLAND Sculpture Park and Gallery will host a concert next weekend to help raise money towards bushfire relief. Musical acts Deborah Conway, Willy Zygier, and Kutcha Edwards will be the headline acts for the Sundown at McClelland benefit concert. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery director Lisa Byrne said “our thoughts are with all Australians affected by the bushfires, the firefighters, emergency services and volunteers helping our communities, animals and lands.”
“So much is going to be needed and we believe that every contribution can help, so spread the word, come and join a collective effort in support of others in need,” she said. Performer Deborah Conway said “observing the fires from a safe distance over the last few weeks has been distressing. Over our lifetimes we have seen the effect of too many catastrophic events destroy lives, property and wildlife but it is wonderful to be part of a community that each time rises to the occasion with assistance, generosity and care.” “The proceeds of this concert will all be directed to the people of East Gippsland who have been so profoundly
affected,” she said. Other musical guests at the event include Deborah Cheetham, Gena Rose Bruce, Afrovival, Charlie Owen, and The Mudcakes. The concert runs from 3.30pm 8.30pm, Saturday 8 February. McClelland Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin will host the event. Tickets are $15 for children, $30 for concession and seniors, and $45 for adults. Bookings at trybooking.com/ BGLFB KUTCHA Edwards will perform at the Sundown at McClelland benefit concert. Picture: Supplied
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Arrests from Birds of Prey POLICE operation “Birds of Prey” resulted in over 400 arrests for vehicle crime related offences in the last year. The operation, which began in March 2019, has taken place across Kingston, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Stonnington, and Glen Eira Bayside. Police have made 408 arrests and charged people with more than 2,950 vehicle crime-related offences, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles. A 34-year-old Seaford man was charged with 129 offences, including theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, carjacking, armed robbery, arson, assault, property damage, and theft offences. Victoria Police Inspector Justin Cornford said the Birds of Prey operations “focus on addressing the issue of vehicle crime and the high harm, high impact offending that is often generated by these kinds of crimes.” “We know people often view theft of or theft from a motor car as low-impact crimes, however we know it frequently leads to more violent offences such as burglaries, ram raids, pursuits, and evading police,” Inspector Cornford said. “Our Birds of Prey operations show how seriously police are treating the issue of vehicle crime in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs and our commitment to holding offenders to account. As part of our ongoing focus on these kinds of crimes, we’re using a mix of general duties police, detectives from the crime investigation units and officers from the frontline tactical and divisional response units to tackle vehicle crime in Melbourne’s south east. “These officers are consistently targeting known hotspots based on current intelligence and actively monitoring persons of interest. We are also utilising automated number plate recognition technology to identify false registration plates, stolen vehicles and people wanted on outstanding warrants. “While police are working hard to stop vehicle crime offenders in their tracks, we also want to remind the community about the importance of reporting any vehicle crime incidents as soon as they can. It’s crucial that police have the opportunity to attend the scene as quickly as
possible to potentially locate and arrest the offenders, as well as collecting valuable evidence. Even if you think it’s insignificant, you never know what kind of information can help police solve a crime.” The operation is ongoing.
Cash stolen POLICE are searching for a woman in relation to their investigation into a stolen wallet. Police were told that a 74-year-old man was shopping at a newsagency on Cranbourne Road, Frankston when he misplaced his wallet. The man was shopping for a present for his granddaughter shortly after 5pm, 9 January. Investigators believe that a woman picked the wallet up and emptied the cash from it before returning it to the newsagency. The woman then met up with a man outside the shopping centre. She is described as being between 45 and 50-years-old, with a solid build and blonde hair. She was carrying a pink handbag. An image of a woman police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Top citizens celebrated with awards A LOCAL netball pioneer had been named Kingston’s citizen of the year for 2019. Helen Hollis was awarded the honour at council’s Australia Day awards ceremony on 26 January. Ms Hollis founded the EdiAsp Eagles Junior Netball Club in 2003, and went on to found the Edithvale Aspendale Netball Club in 2009. Edithvale-Aspendale has gone on to become a powerhouse club, winning 24 premierships over 10 years of competition. Ms Hollis’ work in netball extends beyond the clubs she founded. She also has lobbied for extra facilities and courts in Bonbeach and Chelsea. Other nominees for the awards included Brian Hunt, Feliciano Roxas, Felix Jia, Cr Geoff Gledhill, Julia Reichstein, Les Baguley, and Bill David. The Chelsea Community Christmas Lunch was named the community group of the year. The group provides a free lunch on Christmas day for people in need, and last year welcomed 140 guests. Other community groups nominated were the Dingley Village Men’s Shed, Friends of Mordialloc College, and Legends of the Skies. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “it’s great to hear positive, uplifting stories of people given their all to make Kingston a fantastic place to live.” “We have some amazing volunteers in Kingston and these awards are a great way to thank them for their efforts and acknowledge the positive impact they make,” she said. For more information on the citizen of the year nominees visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ australiaday
THE team behind the Chelsea Community Christmas Lunch celebrate their award win. Picture: Supplied
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Australian classic of love, heartache and hope PLAYS and playwrights go in and out of fashion but some endure and speak to each subsequent generation. Ray Lawler’s much-loved tale of Queensland cane cutters and Melbourne barmaids has endured, not through nostalgia, nor because it spawned a new age in Australian writing, but because the characters and their dilemmas are so true, so beautifully observed, so humorous and so poignant. A triumph at its 1955 Melbourne premiere, followed by a national tour and hugely successful season in London’s West End where it won an award for best new play, this production of the Australian classic Summer of the Seventeenth Doll celebrates the 65th anniversary of this iconic play. For sixteen years, two Queensland cane cutters have worked the punishing routine up north
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in the sugar cane fields for seven months of the year and travelled back to Melbourne to meet up for five months of partying and romance with their barmaid girlfriends. This seventeenth summer everything is different. One of the barmaids has ‘settled down’ and married a city bloke so a replacement date has to be found. This ‘offseason’ proves challenging for them all. Christine Harris & HIT productions presents Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll, the famous love tale by Ray Lawler at Frankston Arts Centre. This production has been masterfully directed by the award-winning Denny Lawrence. See this iconic play at the Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 11 March, 7.30pm. Tickets: $27 - $60 Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au
Green Wedge boundary decision under threat Man dies at work Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON councillors will consider walking back their decision to reject opening up part of Green Wedge land in Carrum Downs to allow for the expansion of the industrial precinct. The proposal will be debated at council’s 28 January public meeting. On 14 October, Frankston Council approved their Green Wedge management plan and agreed “that any reference to the potential expansion of the Carrum Downs industrial precinct” would be “removed from the draft plan, including all recommendations to further investigate this potential.” The vote took place in the absence of of four councillors, and was approved 4-1. Crs Lillian O’Connor, Brian Cunial, Colin Hampton, and Steve Toms were absent (“Green Wedge boundaries to remain”, The News, 21/10/19). Cr Hampton made the move to revisit the decision. The motion set to be moved by Cr Hampton reads that “the authority to write to the Minister for Planning about amending the Frankston planning scheme to include the Frankston Green Wedge management plan is withdrawn” and that “council does not proceed with implementing its resolution of 14 October 2019 concerning the Frankston Green Wedge management plan” if the vote is successful. If the move is approved, council will “adopt the draft Green Wedge Management Plan (GWMP) with the recommendations arising from the public consultation based on majority support from submissions, incorporating investigation of modest industrial land expansion abutting the existing Carrum Downs Industrial Estate.” Cr Hampton’s motion also proposes an investigation into the potential of relocating the Urban Growth boundary in “precincts 1, 2, 3, and 5” which encompasses Carrum Downs, Seaford Wetlands, Skye, Skye South, Langwarrin, and Frankston South.
A MAN has died at a Carrum Downs workplace. A statement from Worksafe read that “a production manager has died after a stack of 3.6 tonne panels fell on him as they were being unloaded from a shipping container on Tuesday [21 January].” “It is believed the 56-year-old was inside the container at a Carrum Downs truck body manufacturer when the panels crushed him against the wall about 10.37am,” the statement read. WorkSafe are investigating the man’s death. There have been three fatalities at Victorian workplaces this year. Safe Work Australia estimates that 166 people were killed at work in Australia last year.
THE existing Green Wedge precinct boundaries in the Frankston municipality. Picture: Supplied
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GRANTS of up to $5000 have opened for local volunteer organisations. Eligible not-for-profit groups can apply. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the grants could go towards “purchasing equipment, contributing to transport costs” and “ training for volunteers or covering the cost of screening checks.” “Volunteers and volunteer organisations are the heart and soul of our communities,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for local community organisations to access grants of up to $5,000 to support local volunteers and their terrific work.” Expressions of interest close on 7 February. Forms are available from Ms Murphy’s office at 37 Playne St, Frankston or call 9781 2333. Applications for the state government’s 2019/20 Sporting Club Grants Program are also open. The program provides up to $5000 for training for coaches, officials and volunteers, $5000 to improve operational effectiveness, $2000 towards inclusion for Indigenous athletes, and $1000 for new uniforms and equipment. More information at sport.vic.gov.au/grantsand-funding/our-grants/sporting-club-grantsprogram
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Human rights sacrificed on the altar of economic interests We are being encouraged to wait until all the emotion has gone so we can rationally discuss the devastating bushfires and their connection to climate warming. This allows the powers that be to have their inquiry and to eventually announce its unsatisfactory findings. A Royal Commission over two years is even better, with the results easily shelved as being too hard. Sir Humphrey would be proud. For years I worked for the Defence Department and saw such tactics used by departmental heads to brush poorly thought out policies under the economic carpet. Human beings who were hurt and damaged by their decisions were “casualties of war”. The budget surplus is sacrosanct to the federal government, which wants to go down in history as the government able to create the first surplus in a decade. The economy, bushfires and the people are “casualties of our budget surplus war”. Al Gore titled his book An Inconvenient Truth while the expert leaders of our emergency services warned the prime minister in November that we had a horror bushfire season ahead. But providing more resources was just not convenient to that budget surplus. We will just have to let Rome burn and blame it on the Christians. Our disastrous economic progress and lack of spending on new technology to replace our dependence on fossil fuel exports as our main income, and the increasing number of companies failing or leaving the country, are “casualties of our economic war”. Tim Costello in his latest book says: “Human rights, when not grounded in (our) beliefs, can be overlooked as soon as our economic interests are threatened”. What of the human rights of the citizens of this great country to which Scott Morrison has been elected leader? Ken Norris, McCrae
Missing in action The saddest part regarding Morrison’s trip to Hawaii was that, just when we needed leadership, he went missing and he’s been playing catch up ever since. Forcing that distraught lady to shake his hand on national TV was not a good look in anyone’s eyes. The PM was warned by experts months before the fires about the possibilities of a catastrophic situation and he chose to listen to the “experts” in his office and Cabinet. The actions of [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews during this disaster were a damn sight better than Morrison, who seemed to be more about his image than that of the victims. Climate change is real, even Scott Morrison is saying as much. Christine Fry could not have picked a worse week to make her comment alluding to “pork barrelling” by the Andrews government when that laughing, shot gun toting National Party deputy leader Bridget McKenzie, splashed
money around selected, down trodden, needy LNP electorates despite there being sporting clubs more deserving of much needed funds (“Labor’s neglect” Letters 21/1/20). The LNP are quick to condemn Labor. Remember Roz Kelly and the “whiteboard fiasco”? Ms Kelly was forced out of parliament because of the constant baying of the LNP and so Bridget should go also. Christine Fry also criticised [Nepean Labor MP] Chris Brayne’s announcement of funding for three schools. During the [Liberal] Napthine government’s tenure, Moorooduc Primary needed money for repairs and the then Education Minister, Martin Dixon, denied them. I have always thought that if this electorate was marginal as it is now, we would start to see improvements because if the government that is in power wants to retain this seat, it has to address the needs of the electorate. John Cain, McCrae
Climate change neglect When I read Michael Long’s sob story about poor old former advertising executive Scomo [Prime Minister Scott Morrison], I could not help noticing the twisting of facts (“Maligned Morrison” Letters 21/1/20). The fact that many fire chiefs and emergency workers have totally dismissed the Liberal National Parties’ spin that not enough fire prevention led to the present infernos around Australia. The same goes for the assertion that the blame lays conveniently with Labor and the Greens conspiring to stop land management. The fact that for 10 years now the LNP has neglected to act on climate change action, because it found it was easier to politicise an issue than actually do something about it. Everyone that knows something about our present dire situation of fires raging throughout our country is plainly saying that climate change has had a very large contributing effect on longer and dryer fire seasons. Australia needs to start taking climate change much more seriously and start taking serious preventive action to earn the moral right to demand the same from our trading partners and allies. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach
A leader’s responsibility Barry Kirkpatrick suggests I believe that politician should not have booked holidays (“Leave leaders alone” Letters 21/1/20). That is ridiculous. However [Prime Minister] Scott Morrison fought hard to be PM and, along with that role, goes a responsibility to demonstrate leadership when there is a major crisis. He knew we were facing catastrophic bushfires when he left to go to Hawaii. When forced by public opinion to come back, he spent his press conferences telling us what he had done. Of course we don’t want politicians visiting bushfire effected areas and hindering the
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Climate phobia Sometimes, when expressing an opinion in these pages, I am directing my remarks to the thinking classes as food for thought, whether they elucidate or irritate. Feedback from this quarter rarely happens, but I have enough of an ego to believe that there have sometimes been signs that somebody, even somebody of consequence, has reacted to my viewpoint or revelation. Democracy thrives on questioning voices, dissenting viewpoints. All very Voltairesque. However, when discussing the changing climate, out come the carbon phobics. Relying heavily on someone else’s simplistic opinion as their own, they become furious that anybody could express an opinion contrary to their de facto one. Some of them have lately called me a climate denier, climate sceptic (whatever these are supposed to mean), a misinformation spreader (liar?), a man, an elderly man, even a Liberal Party follower. I am a democratic socialist - the intelligent left - and I have no phobia’s, carbon or anything else. Of course the climate is changing. Who says it is not? It is reverting to the warmer period, 900AD to 1350AD. I cannot contemplate the extraordinary claim that humanity will become extinct, but I am seeing strong signs that capitalism is about to become extinct; organised coal and carbon phobia being a last death throe attempt to exploit markets and the masses. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Delivering at last As Christine Fry has noted, I’m fighting to make sure schools on the Mornington Peninsula get a fair go (“Labor’s neglect” Letters 21/1/20). Finally, schools like Red Hill Consolidated,
which hadn’t had any new capital works expenditure for 50 years, are getting money for rebuilds. Fifty years is a lot of different governments, so there’s plenty of blame to go around for both sides. But one year into my role, I’m trying to get movement on these issues, to build relationships with schools, to right these historical wrongs in our community. As a side note, the previous MP for Nepean was also the education minister 2010-2014, which could’ve been a great opportunity for our peninsula to get some school funding for these rebuilds but, instead, these issues continued to pile up. I’m glad Ms Fry notes that I’m delivering for schools down here on the peninsula and that finally our peninsula is getting the attention it deserves. Chris Brayne, MP for Nepean
Marginal benefits [Nepean MP] Chris Brayne simply stated that the previous MP did not secure these funds and he did (“Labor’s neglect” Letters 21/1/20). I am not sure what world Christine Fry is living in to even suggest that political funding has anything to do with doing the right thing. Just look at the current (of many) allocation of federal Liberals on the sports clubs grants. I wonder if she has ever read the propaganda sheet put out by [Flinders] MP Greg Hunt. At least Chris Brayne puts out a bit of his own propaganda, which is easier on the eye than Greg. There is something to be said for marginal seats. Just think of the funding from state and federal government if all seats were marginal? And let’s not let even the watered down IBAC bill go to the lower house after the senate approved it. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Bushfire appeal On Saturday 18 January a garage sale in Somers Avenue, McCrae raised $724 for the Red Cross bushfire appeal. The result was achieved through our community getting together and making it happen. Thanks to all who came and bought goods or assisted in running the day. It’s hoped you will all be pleased with the outcome. Peter Hunter, McCrae
Waiting in the wings It’s time, surely, that those dreadful bushfires, deaths, destruction, smoke haze, heat, [Prime Minister Scott] Morrison’s late promises (after a shaky initial assessment), the drama, the anger, the difference between the Murdoch media and the ABC coverage, to take a breath or two, awaiting the haze to subside, in the air and from the mouths. Hot, hot air. The bushfires, at $2 billion and counting. Let’s not get too excited. They gave $444 million to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, one of a dozen others, including coal company upgrades. Is the coal lobby waiting for the smoke to dissipate over the next few months, before regaining total control? Who knows? Cliff Ellen, Rye
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response. Contrast however, the current PM’s response to that of previous prime ministers - John Howard and Tony Abbott - who showed empathy towards those affected and who stood alongside the first responders. [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews has also shown real leadership. From day one he has stood alongside the emergency services personnel, he has provided and reinforced information that people needed, he has comforted people and responded quickly to bring together the services that are needed. Scott Morrison’s first response was to look for a marketing opportunity and to avoid responsibility by trying to put the blame on state governments. He continues, along with his Cabinet, including [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt, to keep his head in the ash covered sand over the reality that our land is becoming hotter and drier and that we should be leading the world in our fight to mitigate against the impact of climate change. Now his and his Cabinet’s focus is hazard reduction, again attempting to blame the states. We need a state and Commonwealth coordinated response. We need to stop the blame game and we need to develop a bipartisan approach to land management and to climate change. Marg D’Arcy, Rye
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Inquiry into child killed by car in Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE death of Lynella Jane Nichol – the six-year-old daughter of Mrs. L. Nichol, of Royal Parade, Royal Park – who was knocked and down and killed by a motor car at Frankston on 22nd November, 1919, was the subject of an inquiry by the City Coroner (Dr R. H. Cole) at the Morgue. Thos. Edwin Barnett, importer, of High Street, Kew in the course of his evidence, stated that on 22nd November he drove his wife, his brother, and several friends to the Fernery at Frankston, arriving there about 4.30 pm, and driving slowly all the time. Sounding the horn attached to the car, he turned towards a rank of cars on a lawn beside the road, but within three yards of the point at which he intended to stop he saw a woman almost on his mudguard. As he put on the brake he heard a scream. He stopped, and found the injured child in its mother’s arms. He could not account for not seeing the child earlier, unless it was because he had been so very careful in avoiding other traffic in the locality. He had been driving for about two months. Passengers in the car supported Barnett’s story. Other witnesses expressed the opinion that the car was travelling at from ten to fourteen miles per hour, and suggested that he had not good control of the car. Dr. Cole said he could not understand Barnett’s failure to observe the child until he was almost upon it. He thought the case was one for a jury.
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The Coroner found that deceased had been killed by a motor car, which was being driven in a negligent manner by Thomas Edwin Barnett, and he committed Barnett for trial at the Supreme Court on a charge of manslaughter. Bail was allowed in his own surety, and another for £250. *** CAPTAIN Jonkins and the Rev E. Tonkin will preach at the Frankston Methodist Church morning and evening respectively on Sunday next. On the same day the new Church at Langwarrin will have its first Sunday services. Rev. J. Thomas, B. A. will officiate in the afternoon and Captain Jenkins in the evening. *** LAST week we recorded the successful sale of allotments in the Denby Estate by Messrs Brody and Mason, in conjunction with Mr J. Nott Marsh, when every lot was readily purchased at satisfactory prices. The demand for land anywhere within the town boundary appears to be keener than ever, a condition not likely to abate with the nearer approach of improved facilities in the matter of electrified railway service and installation of water supply. *** HIS Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne will lay the foundation stone of the new Anglican church being erected at Bittern on Saturday next at 11.30am. The edifice is being erected in memory of the fallen sailors and soldiers.
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*** A SOCIAL in aid of the “Welcome Home” Orchestra will be held in the Frankston Hall on Friday 30th inst. The public will be glad of the opportunity of affording recognition of the valuable services rendered by the orchestra, and a large gathering may be expected. *** TOMORROW, at 3pm., an auction sale of six building sites on the main Hastings road, near the Frankston Cordial Factory, will take place. The auctioneers are Messrs. Traill and Wallis. *** MESSRS. Brody and Mason will on Saturday (tomorrow), on the property offer for sale a substantial brick villa standing on over two acres of land. Also ten fine building allotments in the estate of the late Henry Scarborough. *** THE Frankston Methodist Church held its anniversary, services on Sunday last, and attracted very large congregations. The Rev. W. H. Scurr, of North Melbourne, preached in the morning, and at evening, and Captain Jenkins conducted the afternoon celebration. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Austin, rendered special singing and the solo items were much appreciated. On Monday night the concert entertainment attracted a large attendance. The chair, was occupied by Rev. E. Tonkin, and the varied programme submitted was greatly appreciated. During the evening Capt. Jenkins
gave an interesting address dealing principally with his work amongst the boys and this special branch of the Church’s mission. *** FIGURES showing the number of dealing in land through the Titles Office for the year 1919 were made available on Tuesday. During the year 82,692 application under the Transfer of Land Act were lodged for registration, being an increase of 18,856 over the previous year, and creating a record. Not since 1888, the year of the land boom, when the dealings numbered 69.370, has there been such a large number of property transactions. The revenue was £78,492, as compared with £63.071 in 1918. *** AN impression seems to have got abroad that the duck season this year will open on 1st February. This is altogether wrong. The opening date is the same as last year, viz., the 15th February. but as the 15th happens to be a Sunday, the opening will be on the 16th. *** THE increased rate of five shillings per fortnight, irrespective of what they have been drawing in the past, was paid last week to old-age pensioners for the first time. No doubt the increase will be greatly appreciated by the old people. *** Heard in the Train The Frankston school will re-open next Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. Frankston Show committee will meet on Wednesday, 28th inst at 8
o’clock. Tyabb cricketers sensational win against Somerville on Saturday last. Several local councillors are very anxious to assist at the races in aid of the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Fund, to be held at Mornington on Thursday, 5th February. As council meeting falls on the same day, councillors are hoping that a punctual start with municipal business will enable them to take their departure for the sporting field shortly after the lunch adjournment. Lady supporters of the Soldiers’ race meeting are pushing the sale of members tickets energetically, with highly gratifying results. Frankston brass band has kindly consented to place it services at the disposal of the Soldiers’ Committee on race day. Owners are reminded that entries for the race meeting close on Tuesday 27th inst. Langwarrin social, in connection with the tennis club, has been postponed till 31st inst. Important business is listed for the monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association to be held on Saturday evening next. Bush fires at Langwarrin the other day gave Mr Adderly’s premises a close call and serious damage was only averted by the prompt assistance rendered by the roadmen and others. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 23 January 1920
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Heatherhill win uphill battle, Dromana scrape through and Tyabb fall short By Brodie Cowburn
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HEATHERHILL had to work for it, but eventually defeated Moorooduc in a hard fought one day match on Saturday. Moorooduc chose to bat first on their home deck and did well, scoring 170 before being sent packing. Each of Heatherhill’s five bowlers managed to grab a wicket, with Jake Theobald and Aidan Lenehan taking three apiece. Heatherhill’s run chase started well, and they were flying at 1/112. Steven O’Donnell and Kristian Miller both passed their half century for Heatherhill, helping them secure the win with four wickets in hand and eight balls to spare. Somerville and Long Island also faced off in a tight contest on Saturday. Somerville came in to bat first, and put 171 runs on the board. Long Island chased that down with two overs and five wickets to spare. Things were not as competitive when Pines took on Pearcedale, as Pines put on a dominant display. Choosing to bat first, Pines were very impressive. Number three batsman Harley Peace-Stirling was their best performer, with 82 runs coming off his bat. The knock was his best for
the season. Pines set Pearcedale a target of 222 to chase down, and defended it with ease. Pearcedale were bowled out for just 48. Red Hill had a good day at home against Main Ridge, easily chasing down a target of 89 runs to secure victory. Red Hill got the job done in just 20 overs.
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DROMANA just scraped over the line to win a thrilling clash against Rosebud on Saturday. Rosebud came in to bat first in the one day contest, and lost an opener for a duck. None of their batsmen went on to make a big score, and they managed to set Dromama a target of just 140 to chase down. Dromana’s run chase got off to a horrible start, and at 4/27 they looked in big trouble. Their middle order helped get things back on track, but they still had a tough task ahead of them. Number eight batsman Zacc Klan proved the difference maker. His late showing of 34 not out helped his side get the win with just one wicket in hand. Delacombe Park managed to secure a tight victory over Hastings at home on Saturday.
Hastings came in to bat first, and ended up at 8/166 at the end of their innings. Delacombe Park’s run chase got off on the wrong foot when they lost an opener for just three runs, but they quickly recovered. Looking in a good spot at 1/95, they quickly fell to 7/110 and their chase looked in jeopardy. They managed to bring things back under control though, and eventually reached their target with four balls to spare. A half century from opener Brayden Roscoe helped Seaford Tigers get the win over Mt Martha on the weekend. The Tigers put 163 on the board, and defended it well. They bowled Mt Martha out for 132. Bowler Max Watters recorded his best ever figures, taking 5/11 in a stunning display. Mt Martha batsman Brad Turner can hold his head high after his impressive score of 66.
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TYABB worked hard, but couldn’t manage to chase down an impressive target set by Frankston YCW on Saturday. The Stonecats chose to bat first at Bunguyan Reserve, and were phenomenal. They finished their innings at 6/221 off 40 overs.
Tyabb were faced with a daunting task but started well, with their openers putting together a 65 run opening stand. The side performed well but their run rate ultimately proved to work against them. Tyabb’s innings expired with them sitting at 9/178, well short of what was needed to win. At McClelland College, Tootgarook did well to defend their total of 165 against Ballam Park. Tootagarook’s best performer with the willow was Travis French, who scored an important half century. Ballam Park had an attainable target in front of them, but Tootgarook bowled well. Corey DeBruyn was the best with the ball for his side, posting figures of 4/36. Ballam Park were bowled out for 114. Carrum Downs had a good day at home, defending their total of 188. Their Skye opponents looked in a bad spot at 8/75, but a spirited showing from their tail nearly got them over the line. They couldn’t quite do enough though, and were bowled out for 153. At RJ Rowley Reserve, Rye wrapped up an easy nine wicket win against Boneo.
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Wilson has helped Sorrento score a win over Baden Powell. Wilson lit up Overport Park on Saturday, helping his side set a total of 213 runs. Baden Powell had a big task ahead of them, and couldn’t get near their target. First drop batsman Tom Wood scored an impressive 76, but his teammates dropped like flies around him. Baden Powell ended up bowled out for 163. Sorrento bowler Jake Wood was impressive and took a five wicket haul, his fourth for the year. At BA Cairns Reserve, Flinders couldn’t manage to chase down a mammoth total set by Mt Eliza. The Redlegs came in to bat first and finished their innings at 7/214. Lyle House was their best performer, scoring an unbeaten half century. Flinders were bowled out for 123, dooming them to a 92 run loss. At Alexandra Park, Mornington bowled well at home to defend their total of 164. Mornington rattled Langwarrin’s top order, leaving them reeling at 5/27. Langwarrin ended up all out for 107. Peninsula OB had a tough day on Saturday, falling well short in their run chase against Baxter. Baxter set 164 in their innings, and defended it well. Old Boys were bowled out for 90.
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By Craig MacKenzie THERE is increasing doubt about goalscoring legend David Greening remaining at Somerville Eagles. The veteran marksman was due to arrive back in Melbourne from an overseas holiday as we went to press and has declared his unhappiness with what he claims are mixed messages emanating from his club. Two weeks ago new senior coach Billy Rae said that he would like Greening to be a playing assistant coach but that role has also been offered to fellow striker Mark Pagliarulo. “The mixed messages I’ve heard coming out of the club are a worry with different guys being offered the same role,” Greening said. “When I went to Somerville in 2018 I had a vision and plan on where I wanted to take the club and how we would set about achieving those aims by getting the right people on board. “We were on the right path, two years in with a promotion and a winning mentality yet in the blink of an eye a bulldozer has come and smashed it all down. “I’ll meet with Billy and the club when I’m back and go from there but after losing Stan (Packer) and Scott (Morrison), for me to stick around will largely depend on how the club makes decisions on senior matters because it has to change so it’ll be interesting to see if it has.” Last month Somerville said Greening was among a number of players who had committed to the club for the upcoming season but he rejects that claim. “Until you’ve signed on the dotted line you haven’t committed to anything, coach or player. “The one thing I’ll commit to is meeting with Billy to discuss my role before deciding anything. “A lot has changed since I’ve been away and I’d be daft not to consider my future at Somerville. “At the end of the day I’m a winner and feel I have so much to offer a club both on and off the pitch. “I think I’ve got two or three years left playing seniors and I’m keen to combine that with a coaching role, if possible.” In NPL2 news Langwarrin has the opportunity to sign Kiwi international defender Reese Cox. He has an impressive pedigree starting all four of New Zealand’s games in the 2017 under-20 World Cup finals in South Korea. He recently moved to Melbourne
Unsettled star: Goalscoring sensation David Greening (right) surges past Aspendale Stingrays’ Rory Carmichael in a State 5 South clash. Picture: Darryl Kennedy.
and his father made contact with Langy gaffer Scott Miller who wanted to see Cox in action. The 22-year-old made two errors in the first 10 minutes of last Thursday night’s hitout against Melbourne Victory’s NPL squad but regained his composure and by game’s end had not only impressed the club’s coaching staff but had won over most onlookers. “He’s very purposeful in his action and he certainly sees passes into the midfield third,” Miller said. Langy won the friendly 3-2 with first-half strikes from Delarno Pharoe and Callum Goulding and a secondhalf George Howard penalty but had chances to score a lot more. Its first-half performance was impressive. “Physically we’re improving and in that first half some of the passing was some of the best I’ve seen in terms of movement, simplicity and those cutting passes in between the back four.” The pace of former Springvale White Eagles and Box Hill United winger Pharoe on the right was significant. Miller wanted to sign Pharoe last
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won 4-0. In the first team clash Strikers should have scored from the penalty spot in the second half but Alex Mooy, younger brother of Socceroo star Aaron, skied his attempt. Mooy was introduced to Strikers by committeeman and life member Steve Keenan and played with Bankstown City in the NSW NPL2 under-20s competition in 2017. Jai Power nabbed the winner in the 86th minute after Beaumaris recruit Dakota Mcallan-D’Brass brought the ball down with a great first touch then jinked past a defender and shot from inside the area. Pines keeper Jarrod Nardino saved the attempt but Power pounced on the rebound. Strikers promoted Junior Mpota to the seniors while Nick Simmons and Laban Stringer again played for Strikers. Robbie Acs was in goal for Strikers but is yet to sign while Strikers best were Callum Bradbury, Adam Crabb and Alex Whyte. Sam Luxford, Jason Bradbury and Jack Buttery all missed due to injury. Daniel Mota, Joe O’Connor, Alex
year and stayed in touch eventually landing his target last October. “You can just picture him, McLean, Howard, Stoilovic and Orritt and we’ve still got a visa spot available – there’s some nice attacking options we’re going to have,” Miller added. Miller is yet to settle on a replacement for goalkeeper Fraser Maclaren. Queenslander Brandon Cuminao lined up in goal against Victory but is yet to sign. The 22-year-old has been on the books of Queensland Lions and Olympic FC and has trialled with Dandenong Thunder. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers welcomed back experienced midfielder Jonny Guthrie last week but only to training as his cricket commitments continue to take priority. Strikers remain hopeful that he will stay. Strikers seniors went to Monterey Reserve last Thursday to take on State 3 outfit Frankston Pines while the reserves of both clubs clashed at Centenary Park. A late Strikers goal in the senior contest saw the visitors come away with a 1-0 win while Strikers reserves
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Bevacqua and Stephan Ngoneh from Dingley Stars were missing from the Pines squad and Somerville recruit Callum Richardson had suffered an ankle ligament injury in the previous friendly against Bunyip District and could be out of action for six weeks. The home team’s best was CJ Hodgson playing in an uncustomary central defensive role. Former Seaford United and Skye United player Alex Roberts and exPines and Langwarrin player Kurt Wagner-Goldsworthy played for Pines. Roberts was with Brandon Park last season while Wagner-Goldsworthy was with Seaford United. This Saturday the local spotlight falls on Centenary Park when Strikers host the eighth staging of the Wallace Cup. The annual charity event is a celebration of the local game and honours Stephen William Wallace, Langwarrin life-member and former club president, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee who died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54. His daughter Tanya is current Langwarrin president and his son Alistair heads the club’s high performance unit. Ironically Langwarrin is yet to win the trophy. “It would mean a lot to me to win my dad’s trophy and I’m sure the boys will be up for it but it’s great that other clubs have won it,” Tanya Wallace said. “I’d love it to be the go-to pre-season tournament for local clubs.” Wallace will consider restructuring the tournament with the possibility of it becoming a weekend-long event. “It’s something I’d have to discuss with the clubs and coaches but I’m very conscious of not asking too much of the players.” Mornington has won the Wallace Cup five times and head coach Adam Jamieson would love to make it six. “I think the first thing is that it’s important for everyone to put on a performance for Steve,” Jamieson said. “We’ve always gone into the event to try and win it. “Every time we’ve done quite well in the Wallace Cup we’ve done quite well in the league.” Saturday’s tournament kicks off at 11am when Langwarrin takes on Peninsula Strikers and Rosebud takes on Seaford United. Games at 12 noon are Mornington v Frankston Pines and Skye United v Baxter.
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Hanseatic storms to Blue Diamond favouritism HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou ANTHONY Freedman and Luke Currie have again struck juvenile success with the Godolphin blue as Hanseatic stormed home for a dominant win in the $140,000 Listed Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for colts and geldings on Saturday 25 January. The combination joined forces to claim the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes with Lyre last year and look well positioned to try and emulate those heroics once again as the son of Street Boss shot to $3.40 favouritism following his emphatic victory. Despite settling wide without cover after drawing the outside barrier, the classy colt still managed to reel off a slick 10.62 seconds split from the 400m to the 200m to overhaul his rivals and eventually be eased down for a 2.5-length win over Glenfiddich and Fixated. The stable openly spoke about the quality of the colt leading into the event and believed that he’d take good improvement from the run, having been more on the fresh side for his resumption. Pinecliff-based trainer Anthony Freedman said he’ll look to give Hanseatic another start before lining up in the Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday 22 February. “Going forward to bigger races you want to see them put up a performance like that and put themselves ahead of them in an emphatic way,” Freedman said post-race. “He was a bit fresh and I’ll probably run him in two weeks because of that.
Different League: Hanseatic runs away with the Blue Diamond Preview for colts and geldings on Saturday 25 January. Picture: Supplied
“I don’t always think that way, but I think this colt might need the racing and getting used to the routine of raceday. He was a bit hot at Sandown and a bit hot again today so hopefully that’ll improve.”
For comparison, the fillies Blue Diamond Preview ran an overall quicker time of 57.27 for the 1000m compared to Hanseatic’s win in 57.48 but the turn of foot and sectionals that he recorded in doing so were superb. Hanseatic ran
his final 600m in 33.04 and broke 22 seconds for his final 400m running it in 21.75. The win was also the stables fourth victory with two-year-olds this season and was jockey, Luke Currie’s, sixth
two-year-old winner for the season. Four of those have come at Listed level and another being his biggest success so far in the $2 million Magic Million Classic at the Gold Coast a fortnight ago.
Wrestling returns to cultural festival PROFESSIONAL wrestling to set to return at the Ventana Fiesta in Frankston next month. Five roving parades will roll through Frankston on 29 February for the event, inspired by carnivals in Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Italy, and Argentina. The event will also transform the library forecourt into a celebration of Mexican culture, featuring Lucha Libre professional wrestling, Mariachi music, and Mexican street food. Lucha Libre has a long history in Mexico, with masked luchadores such as El Santo and Blue Demon becoming icons whose work spanned across decades. The lucha libre high flying style was popularized in the United States by wrestlers such as Rey Mysterio. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “Ventana Fiesta is the community’s chance to come together and celebrate the colour and fun of Latin food, music and fashion.” “It is a real feast for the senses so grab your family and friends and come down to the Arts Precinct to have a meal, a dance and take in the spectacular,” she said. The fiesta is the main event of Frankston’s Latin Arts Festival, which takes place over two months from February through to March. The Ventana Fiesta takes place across the Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Library Forecourt, and Cube 37. The event runs from 1pm-9pm, Saturday 29 February. More information at artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
Ready to rumble: Luchadores lock up at last year’s Ventana Fiesta. Pic: Supplied Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 29 January 2020
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