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Police increase beach presence Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au AN increased police presence will be patrolling Port Phillip Bay beaches this summer to help curb bad behaviour.

Local police will work with the public order response team, mounted branch, water police, drone unit, and dog squad as part of Operation Summersafe. The operation will run from St Kilda down

to the Mornington Peninsula.

Commander Libby Murphy said “police will have a highly visible presence right across Port Phillip Bay and other beach areas within the Southern Metropolitan Region.”

“There will be a focus on using real time intelligence and technology through the drone unit to detect and deter offending, giving us the ability to flexibly deploy resources to where they’re most needed,” Commander

Murphy said.

“Last year with the onset of some early warmer weather, police unfortunately had to respond to a small number of incidents involving anti social behaviour by large groups of youths, prior to the commencement of Operation Summersafe, as well as assaults and robberies.

“If you choose to have weapons or be unruly, confrontational or cause people to be alarmed, police will swiftly iden-

tify you, intervene and take action. We know these groups often travel between popular beach locations so we’ll be closely monitoring the public transport network to ensure that everyone can go about their day and night safely.”

Acting Commander Therese Fitzgerald said “police will not tolerate a small number of people choosing to do the wrong thing and spoiling the summer period for the rest of the community.”

“Victoria Police will be working

hard to keep you safe but it must not be forgotten that everyone has a responsibility to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for all,” she said. “Police and protective services officers will also be actively patrolling public transport hubs, local roads and enforcing local bylaws regarding the consumption and possession of alcohol.”

The operation is underway, and runs until March.

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Safety Yacht Club set measures for spending sought at crossing Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council have agreed to seek an MOA from the Department of Transport to install a pedestrian operated signal at McCormicks Road in Skye following a fatal collision involving an elderly pedestrian earlier this year.

Council also agreed unanimously to “liaise with state and federal governments to seek support and funding for the installation of pedestrian operated signals in McCormicks Road.”

The move was made in response to a petition with 552 signatures demanding a safety audit at the crossing point and pedestrian refuge on McCormicks Rd. A road safety audit has been completed by HDS Australia.

A 92-year-old woman was struck and killed at the Skye road on 29 July. She was returning to the Oak Tree Retirement Village after going shopping when she has hit, and died at the scene.

The victim’s niece spoke at the meeting, making an impassioned plea for council to act.

“We all have a duty of care to our most vulnerable residents,” she said.

A SURVEILLANCE image showing former Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford meeting with Casey councillor Sam Aziz. Picture: IBAC

IBAC investigation involves former MP Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A FORMER Mordialloc MP has become embroiled in IBAC’s investigation into alleged corruption at Casey Council.

The hearings for Operation Sandon, a public examination of allegations of serious corrupt conduct in relation to planning and property development decisions at Casey Council, started on 18 November. The investigation has looked into property developer John Woodman’s alleged financial ties to councillors and if that resulted in

favourable planning decisions.

It was alleged that Ms Wreford, who Mr Woodman said was employed by him as a lobbyist on retainer, had couriered cash to Casey councillor Sam Aziz.

Mr Woodman was asked at the hearing on 19 November if Ms Wreford had been a courier of “many, many thousands of dollars in cash” to Cr Aziz. He replied that she had.

Ms Wreford spoke as a witness at the hearings on 27 November and 28 November. She confirmed that surveillance photos presented at the hearing showed herself and Cr Aziz meeting at a cafe.

The inquiry heard that Ms Wreford had handed cash to Cr Aziz inside his car.

When asked if she “knew that whatever arrangement there was between Mr Aziz and Mr Woodman had to be corrupt” she answered “I guess looking back on it that’s correct. It’s probably not quite how I looked at it at the time, but it certainly looks like that.”

“I would have preferred not to meet with Mr Aziz,” she told the hearing.

“Mr Aziz would ring me incessantly until I turned up with the money. So I felt, sorry, I felt obliged to meet him even though I would have rather not.”

The examinations are ongoing.

KINGSTON ratepayers will foot most of the bill for a $3 million redevelopment of the Parkdale Yacht Club.

The building will be completely rebuilt for use by Parkdale Yacht Club, Kingston District Girl Guides and Beach Patrol Australia. The redevelopment will add increased storage space.

Kingston Council ticked off the project last week. Building works are expected to start in January and be completed by September 2020.

The mayor Georgina Oxley said “this important investment will give the aging building a new lease of life that will ensure future generations are able to make use of this popular club in our community for years to come.”

“The redevelopment will also see enhanced sustainability measures put in place including rooftop rainwater harvesting for flushing and boat washdown, water efficient utilities, energy efficient lighting and an efficient air conditioning system,” she said.

“This will be a modern, sustainable facility that has been designed in collaboration with the club and community groups, everyone involved is looking forward to seeing the new yacht club on our beautiful foreshore come to life.”

The Parkdale Yacht Club contributed $100,000 towards the project.

Kingston Council says that full access to the beach will be maintained while works are undertaken, but that access to some areas of the promenade will be restricted.

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No report into Bay Trail risks Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have voted against a move to prepare a report into the risk assessment process used while designing the Bay Trail between Mentone and Mordialloc.

The Bay Trail issue has proved continually divisive during the current makeup of council. The vote split the room again, with Crs Tamsin Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Geoff Gledhill, and George Hua voting to prepare a report, and Crs Tamara Barth, Steve Staikos, Rosemary West, and Georgina Oxley voting against it. Cr David Eden abstained. With the vote tied, the

mayor Cr Oxley had the casting vote and the move was lost.

The defeated motion proposed that “officers prepare a report describing the risk assessment process adopted in evaluating the appropriateness of the Baytrail design adopted for the Mentone to Mordialloc leg.”

“Further that the report provide comment on the levels of risk to all stakeholders and importantly what implications, if any, may emerge for council as an organisation, individual officers and individual councillors.

If any possible risk is to be mitigated through the involvement of other parties such as VicRoads or Bicycle Network, then the report must note

how and reveal the legal advice that would support this outcome,” the motion read.

“Further that the report not be of a generalised nature, rather it should apply to the idiosyncratic characteristics of the Mentone to Mordialloc section of Beach road.

“Further that the report be available to councillors in the February cycle and be prepared in such a format as to enable publication to the broader community.”

Bay Trail works are underway between Mordialloc and Mentone.

They involve narrowing Beach Road to create a shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Pool operator eyes former footy site This is serious Mordialloc

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au PENINSULA Leisure has been given permission to respond to the expression of interest at St Kilda FC’s former home in Seaford and the tender for Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.

Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd is a council owned and independently run entity. They are the operator of Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre on behalf of Frankston Council.

The vote to determine if the organisation should be allowed to proceed was set to take place in secret behind closed doors at council’s most recent meeting, but was brought into the public section of the meeting at the agreement of a majority of councillors.

Councillors approved a motion which read that council “notes Peninsula Leisure’s request to respond to the tender for Pines Forest Aquatic Centre and the expression of interest for the Frankston Health and Wellbeing Hub” and “grants permission for Peninsula Leisure to respond to both opportunities”.

Council opened expressions of interest at the newly dubbed Frankston Health and Wellbeing Hub last month.

The Seaford site, once called Linen House, was the training base of St Kilda Football Club for under a decade.

Ratepayer money was used to entice the Saints to the facility, which has mostly sat vacant since the club’s return to Moorabbin in 2018.

Cr Glenn Aitken was the sole present councillor opposed to the move.

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PENINSULA Leisure have received permission to respond to the open expression of interest at the former Linen House facility. Picture: Gary Sissons “Peninsula Leisure have the right to make a request, what concerns me is that Peninsula Leisure is essentially linked to Frankston Council,” he said.

“I feel uncomfortable, and I’m comfortable this is into open council. It seems that the entity we were involved with and created, it’s got tentacles, and they are extending.

“When there is an entity we are a part of, and there’s a desire to expand, we need to look closely at it.”

The future use of the former Linen House site is subject to a lease renegotiation with St Kilda Football Club.

The expression of interest document reads that the club “continues to have lease hold interest in the facility and

any future decisions regarding use/ tenants of the site will be subject to future negotiations and agreements between Frankston City Council and the St Kilda Football Club.”

Former Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly told The News that the current lease signed by the St Kilda Football Club doesn’t expire until 2059. He said “St Kilda FC representatives will not form part of the assessment panel that will make recommendations to council. The future use of the facility will be subject to a renegotiated lease arrangement with the club, given they presently still hold the lease for the site.”

“St Kilda FC have supported council

in undertaking this EOI process ahead of future negotiations, and are eager to see new services and activities taking place at the venue that will achieve greater community benefit,” he said (“Push to use Seaford sports hub”, The News, 4/11/19).

Cr Colin Hampton said at the meeting that Peninsula Leisure has “an independent board that makes decisions, and is not part of the council.”

He noted that council has “the ability to dismiss the board”.

He spoke positively on Peninsula Leisure, saying “PARC is probably the best aquatic centre in the state.”

He said “the company has behaved in a magnificent way.”

A VICTORIAN MP has called for the new Mordialloc Freeway to be named after iconic Australian band TISM. TISM, an alternate comedy band which found great success in the 90s, released a song in the late 80s called The Mordialloc Rd Duplicator.

Liberal Democrats MP David Limbrick took the cause of naming the under construction Mordialloc Freeway after the band to the floor of parliament last week.

“TISM were a visionary band who understood the importance of infrastructure,” he said. “In other parts of Melbourne, artists with little or no connection to the city such as Michael Hutchence and AC/DC have been honoured with statues and street names. They didn’t live in Melbourne or even sing about it. My request for the minister for roads is to change this historic injustice, and change the name of the Mordialloc Freeway to the TISM Mordialloc Freeway.”

One passage from TISM’s tribute to Mordialloc roadworks was: “All you people on Christmas vacation, here is a reason for jubilation.

They’re ain’t no better roadworks in the nation, yeah than the Mordialloc Road duplication.”

Works on the Mordialloc Freeway began before the Christmas period this year, starting in October. The 9 kilometer stretch of road is projected to cost $375 million and be finished in late 2021.

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Burglaries investigated A SERIES of cigarette burglaries in Hallam, Clarinda, and Springvale are being investigated by police.

Police believe that two men forced entry into a supermarket on Princes Domain Drive, Hallam, around 1.30am 29 November. The offending duo could not access the cigarette cabinet and left empty-handed.

At around 2am the same night, burglars targeted a shop in Balmoral Avenue, Springvale, and again left after a failed attempt to steal cigarettes.

At around 2.15am at a Clarinda supermarket, a crowbar was used to force entry through the front door. The offenders gained access to the cigarette cabinet and began stealing them. A smoke bomb deterrent went off and the offenders dropped most of the cigarettes as they fled.

Police are investigating if the incidents are linked. They believe a dark coloured hatchback was used by two men perceived to be Caucasian in appearance during each attempt.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

You’ve lost mail A SPIKE in mail thefts has been reported to police in Kingston and Bayside areas.

One offender has been charged in relation to the theft of mail. A police spokesperson said “identity theft in Australia costs us around $2 billion a year. It is then a key enabler of serious and organised crime which costs Australians around $15 billion annually.”

“On a personal level, if someone assumes your identity to apply for credit, drain your bank accounts, obtain a criminal record or any other

number of things, it is very, very difficult to prove that wasn’t you.

“Please lock your letterbox. Empty your letterbox regularly. Don’t leave personal documents lying around. Be careful online. Don’t share your personal information.”

Is this your drone?

MOORABBIN Police are looking to reunite a lost drone with its owner.

The drone was found in the Hampton East area and handed into police. An image (below) of the drone has been released.

Inquiries to Moorabbin Police Station 9556 6565.

Close eye on schoolies POLICE will be out in force in “significantly increased numbers” this week keeping an eye on schoolies.

Learning from the mayhem of previous years, their operations will focus on “preventing and addressing unsociable behaviour”.

“Have a good time, but look after yourselves, be mindful of noise and act in a mature and respectful manner towards residents and traders,” police said.

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From high and dry to safe and supported PHILIP worked as an engineer and was a keen yachtsman in his younger days.

He sailed solo to Canada and to Tasmania many times. Now, anchored in Frankston South with his faithful dog, Bosun, Philip can still smell the ocean if the wind is blowing in the right direction. He remembers the Canadian trip, explaining clearly how to use Meridian Passage when navigating without GPS. Eight years ago, Philip’s life took a turn for the worse. He had a stroke, followed by two lots of surgery for a brain tumour. This has left him with problems with mobility, balance and memory. At the same his health failed, he suffered a relationship breakdown and lost most of his life savings. He had worked as an engineer and was financially well off, but the illness forced him into early retirement.

With just a few big changes to wellbeing and financial circumstances, it’s easy to see how anyone can find themselves in need of assistance. “I know about nuclear physics, but it doesn’t help me with the weekly shopping,” Philip smiles.

Because of his high care needs, his Brotherhood of St Laurence Aged Care case manager, Rachel, helped him move from a Level 2 Home Care Package to a Level 4 one.

This allows him to draw on more intensive support. He now gets help with activities of daily living including cooking, gardening, shopping and cleaning, and he has access to physiotherapy, so he can work on improving his mobility.

“Rachel is my heroine. She is a very capable person who doesn’t forget a thing,” says Philip.

Along the way, Philip has also ended up in rental accommodation which he can’t afford, and a case manager has recently found him more affordable housing.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Probably 25 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids. Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor.

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

Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying. With the television, if you’re

not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly.

Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?

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

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

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

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

Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?

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

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

How much do hearing aids cost?

Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age

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

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

What brand of hearing aids to you recommend?

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

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

What is your philosophy on health care?

If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and

these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient.

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

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

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

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

Suddenly they don’t have to repeat everything, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day.

It can make a big difference for the whole family.

Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients?

My number one rule is to take things at the right pace of the individual patient. Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t

know if they have a hearing loss.

They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available.

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

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Hearing problems?

We can help you Chelsea Hearing is accredited by the Office of Hearing Services to provide services to eligible pensioners. This includes free to client hearing tests and hearing aids.

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Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm To make an appointment call Cathryn on 8740 2135 Address: Suite 3, 8 The Strand, Chelsea Email: reception@chelseahearing.com.au

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Young Street gum tree struck by lightning Compiled by Cameron McCullough DURING the thunderstorm which took place on Wednesday the lightning was very vivid.

One of the gum shade trees in Young. St, near the old garage, was struck and split in two. *** THE Frankston Brass Band will play several selections in the street tomorrow evening. *** Helping Returned Soldier Settler The working “bee” organised by the local Repatriation Committee met at Mr Peters farm on Tuesday.

Cr F. H. Wells was in charge, and there was a good muster of both men and teams.

Some useful clearing was done, which will prove a substantial “lift” to Returned Soldier Peters. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason announces by advertisement that an extensive sale of household furnishings will be held at their rooms, Frankston, next Tuesday afternoon.

The list to be submitted contains many articles of first class quality in good demand. *** A GRAND concert and dance has been arranged for Hastings on Boxing Night.

Visiting and local talent will provide the programme, and the Hastings Brass Band will be in attendance.

The proceeds are in aid of the Hall funds. *** THE Manager of the National Bank

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(Major McPherson) has arranged to visit Frankston twice a week, commencing on the 13th inst.

An announcement to this effect appears in our advertising columns.

This arrangement has been made in compliance with a request from the Progress Association, and Major McPherson stated further facilities will be offered if the support accorded the bank justifies same. *** A LAD named Reg Burton had a narrow escape from drowning at Frankston last week end.

He, with other boys, were swimming in the channel, near the old breakwater, when Burton appeared to get out of his depth, and was in serious difficulty when a companion named Dess, assisted by other lads, succeeded in bringing him safely to shore. *** MRS M. E. Howe, of “Cooloongatta”, Frankston, in a letter to the President of the Frankston Progress Association, voices her appreciation of the Association’s work as follows: “Mr President, May I give you credit for obtaining better facilities for posting letters.

Some short time ago our morning correspondence was cleared from the Frankston Post Office at 8.55.

No chance of getting postage stamps from the official place, and if one wanted to get the Sydney mail, must travel to the Station.

We have now got three minutes grace, providing officials are punctual at their post.

Thanks.”

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*** THE business at the Frankston telephone exchange has increased to an extent rendering the usual guarantee by residents to the Department unnecessary.

In another column Cr W. P. Mason convenes a meeting of subscribers for Monday next at 8.30 o’clock, at the Mechanics’ Hall, to arrange for the refund of deposits at present held by the Department. *** A GENERAL meeting of the Somerville Fruit Growers’ Association will be held on Tuesday next in the local Hall when selection of Show Committee and other business will be brought forward. *** OUR LETTER BOX – To the Editor, Sir, In reference to a paragraph in your issue of 28th ult., headed “Long Suffering Frankston”, and having special reference to the failure of the electric light at the Mechanics’ Institute, while you admit there is a probability of the Company not being responsible for it, yet apparently, we are still to blame for it.

The failure of the light was caused by the blowing out of a fuse.

The same thing happened on a previous occasion, which you refer to.

As there is no difficulty in fuses being reached, it is quite possible someone for mischief, or for other reason, interfered with the one in the building, or it may have given out, as not infrequently happens, without any interference.

As we have pointed out before,

Gas and Electric Companies are not responsible for fittings beyond the meters.

The fact that the gas mantles, as you report, were also missing, is not a responsibility of our officers, who are constantly giving gratuitous attention to the lighting of the Mechanics’.

Owing to a number of persons representing different bodies, committees &c. using the rooms it is a very difficult matter to keep proper control over the effective lighting of the building.

All we ask is a “fair deal” which we do not appear to be receiving lately.

Yours faithfully, JOHN DITCHBURN, Managing Director.

(Judging from the above we are inclined to the opinion that Mr Ditchburn is not fully aware of the really poor service afforded to Frankston.— Ed.) *** ANOTHER of the enjoyable social organised by the Frankston “Welcome Home” Committee in honour of our returned boys took place in the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday night.

The attendance as usual, was large, and an additional attraction to the programme was offered in the presence of Miss Lily Butler (the mother of Blighty), who received a most cordial welcome.

Miss Butler delivered an interesting address, in which she described her work in Paris during the war on behalf of our soldiers.

She also referred to the splendid work done on behalf of Australia at the Peace Conference, and referring

to the forthcoming election, said that if Mr. Hughes and his party were to be trusted to govern the country during the critical period of the war, surely they could safeguard Australia in times of peace.

Miss Butler’s address was punctuated by hearty applause.

Cr W. J. Oates, who presided over the gathering, thanked Miss Butler for her address.

He then called on the guests of the evening to step on to the platform.

As the boys present mounted the platform they were heartily cheered.

Rev. E. Tonkin gave the address of welcome, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the men who had gone forth to fight for right and justice.

He hoped that as a result of their sacrifices a new world would be born, in which military tyranny, as a fostered in Germany, would never raise its head again. (Cheers.)

Private Cowan spoke in response, and referred to the great pleasure the home coming gave to the soldier.

He made graceful reference to Miss Butler and in substantiating that lady’s reference to the Australian and his love for “tall” stories, said that he heard that the people of London intended erecting a statue to the only “digger” who did not claim to own a sheep station. (Laughter.)

Mr. Mark Brody, on behalf of the Fathers of Soldiers’ Association, thanked the “Welcome Home” Committee for the splendid work done in entertaining the boys. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 December 1919

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By Stuart McCullough I DON’T know how it happened. I must have slipped through the net, somehow, without ever meaning too.

It makes me feel as though I might be missing something; that there is a space in my soul that simply cannot be filled. For reasons that are unclear to me, I managed to make the perilous journey into adulthood without ever having learned how to play the recorder.

I know. How could this have happened? Omissions of this magnitude are usually the fate of those raised in the jungle by wolves and not someone who experienced a comfortable middle class existence growing up in Tyabb. It prompts the question – what else did I miss? Frankly, it’s a miracle that I know how to tie my own shoelaces or can button my shirts without assistance.

The recorder is a brutal instrument.

In its favour; it is both relatively inexpensive, at least when compared to something like a grand piano, and extremely portable which, again, is an accusation that has never been leveled at said piano. It’s also close to indestructible. Kind of like the Keith Richards of musical instruments. You can drop it, kick it and throw it without putting a dent in it. Incidentally, the sound made by a recorder is such that dropping, kicking and throwing it often seems like a pretty good idea.

Let’s be honest – if Satan were to invent a musical instrument, it would probably be the recorder. It’s prone to squeaking like a pubescent teenage boy’s voice and, in that sense, can

never fully be trusted. You never quite know when it’s going to fail you until it does. Bleep, bleep, bleep, SQUARK! It is a sound that never fails to put your nerves on edge.

Much like running fingernails – if those fingernails belonged to Wolverine – down a gigantic blackboard, there is something about the recorder the reaches into your soul and pokes

it with a stick.

I can’t say why, but learning how to play the recorder was once an unavoidable part of the educational experience. I don’t know which sadist decided that the best way to inoculate children anyone within earshot against wanting to be a musician was to make them learn how to play the recorder, but their evil genius worked

its magic on generations of school children. I’m sure that there are lots of complex theories on how best to educate a child. I am almost certain that none of those theories centres around the recorder.

The recorder – when on its own makes one of the most confronting sounds in all the world. The only way to make it worse is to gather them en masse, like a heard of killer bees or a pack of rampaging wildebeest. The results are, frankly, a terrifying assault on the senses. Concerts are to be endured rather than enjoyed.

Despite its ubiquity, I managed to avoid it. I’m not sure quite how I did so especially since my siblings seem to all know their way around the instrument. In fact, some of them were so smitten with the thing that they acquired different types of recorder, such as the bass recorder (the connoisseurs’ choice) and the sopranino, the sound of which can cause birds to fall from the sky). I could hear them rehearsing at different points in the house. At times, I felt surrounded.

Most instruments have a champion. A genius that defines what is possible. The trumpet had Miles Davis, the guitar had Jimi Hendrix and the lagerphone was transformed by the mercurial brilliance of Eugene Stenchfoot who wrote an entire symphonic work for what, in reality, is little more than bottlecaps on a stick.

It makes me wonder – who is the Miles Davis of the recorder? Could it be me?

Perhaps the real question is this: is it too late for me? Having missed out

as a child, should I now learn the recorder as an adult? I not sure what the options are for a mature age recorder student. Will I be forced to attend a class along with a bunch of seven year olds? Being the only person over six feet tall could well make me feel self-conscious. Besides, my musical tastes are likely to be a little different to those of my classmates. They’ll be begging for ‘Greensleeves’ while I’ll be pushing for ‘Paranoid Android’ by Radiohead. Musical differences will be inevitable.

Maybe it was because I played piano that I was excused from having to learn the recorder. It just happened.

I don’t know where I was when everyone else was bleeping, squawking and puffing their way through ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’. Probably hiding under my desk with my hands over my ears.

It’s odd that despite almost everyone being forced to learn the recorder as a child, few adults ultimately decide to turn pro. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met a professional recorder player. That’s quite an attrition rate.

Earlier this week, my nephew and niece treated me to a recital while we were on the phone. The results were full of enthusiasm, albeit a little inaccurate. But they were keen. And perhaps that’s the point. That music is not a sedentary experience, but something that can inspire, sooth, comfort or – most probably – infuriate.

Maybe I should takes some lessons.

SQUARK! stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Middle order mayhem: Mt Martha were crusing at 1/40 when a collapse saw them 6/53.

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Long Island duo pile on the runs, Mt Martha suffer a collapse, Skye have shocker

By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

PINES have secured a trouble free victory over Pearcedale in the first day of their two day battle.

Pearcedale were sent in to bat first, and struggled badly. Their top order collapsed, and from 4/20 they never recovered.

Pearcedale ended up all out for 85 runs. Pines came in and quickly chased that down, declaring at 0/95 off 21 overs to give them a chance at grabbing an outright win this weekend.

Pearcedale will restart at 1/6 on day two.

Long Island have set a mammoth target for Somerville to chase down in the first day of their matchup.

Openers Nick Jewell and Aiden Mckenna were electric for Long Island.

They put together an opening partnership of 178 runs. Mckenna scored 91 before being dismissed, and Jewell got to 97.

Long Island finished at 3/296 at stumps, leaving Somerville a daunting task.

At Bruce Park, Heatherhill and Moorooduc had a tightly contested first day.

Moorooduc came in to bat first and had some troubles, eventually bowled out for 149 off just 47 overs. Heatherhill weren’t too impressive with the bat either, and ended the day at 5/88.

Main Ridge set Red Hill a target of 230 to chase down at Ditterich Reserve.

DISTRICT

A CENTURY from Joel Malcolm has helped Delacombe Park to a good total in the first day of proceedings in their match against Hastings.

Malcolm came in at number five and scored 127 not out, his best ever score for his club. He scored 11 boundaries during the impressive innings.

Opener Jonathan Guthrie also contributed, scoring 63 runs.

Delacombe Park managed to score 258 runs before stumps was called to end the day.

At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha and Seaford Tigers both struggled to score in the first day of their clash.

The Tigers won the toss and chose to bat first but it wasn’t a decision that paid off. Their best scoring batsman put just 34 runs on the board, and they were bowled out for 92 after 48 overs.

In pole position to claim a win, Mt Martha would have felt comfortable

at 1/40. From there, a stunning middle order collapse saw them fall to 6/53 before the end of the day.

Mt Martha need 40 runs with 4 wickets in hand, and the clash looks poised to go down to the wire if they can’t improve.

Carrum set Crib Point a big target to chase at Cyril Fox Reserve, setting a score of 257 in their first innings.

Daniel Polson was Carrum’s best, scoring an impressive 83.

Crib Point came in to bat for 5 overs before stumps, and finished at 1/6.

Dromana had a good day against Rosebud, batting first and scoring 264 before stumps.

SUB DISTRICT

CARRUM Downs have thrashed Skye to secure a win on day one of their two day clash.

Skye were sent in to bat first, and were completely cleaned up. They ended up all out for a paltry 37 off 19 overs.

Michael Flahive only bowled five overs, but was brilliant. He ended up with figures of 5/3.

Carrum Downs had no trouble chasing that down, and declared after 37 overs at 7/181.

Skye struggled in their second innings too and will restart on day two at 5/66, in grave danger of falling to an outright loss.

Travelling to take on Frankston YCW, Tyabb had a difficult day on Saturday. They were bowled out for 105 runs.

Opener Michael Edwards scored 41 for Tyabb in a decent showing, but he got no backup from his teammates.

The Stonecats came in to bat 18 overs before stumps, and finished in a good position at 1/33.

Tootgarook are in pole position for a win after a good showing on day one against Ballam Park.

Ballam Park were dismissed for only 112. Things were going well for them at 2/74, but quickly derailed.

They lost their last six wickets for just 11 runs.

Tootgarook finished the day at 0/45, looking likely to secure a win on day two.

Rye fell from 2/96 to all out for 151 against Boneo.

Rye’s task of defending their total was made more difficult by their collapse. Boneo will start on day two from 0/26.

Seaford set a massive total of 307 in their first innings against Balnar-

ring.

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SORRENTO have defeated Baden Powell on day one at home at David Macfarlane Reserve.

Baden Powell were poor with bat in hand, scoring just 71 before being bowled out after only 29 overs.

Jake Wood was brilliant for Sorrento with the ball. He posted figures of 8/26 off his 15 overs to decimate Baden Powell.

Sorrento scored 127 to claim victory. On day two Baden Powell will start from 2/11.

At Lloyd Park, Matt Foon scored a brilliant century to put his Mornington side in a good position against Langwarrin.

Mornington ended the day at 7/219 off their 80 overs.

Peninsula OB also had a good day on Saturday, putting 234 on the board before being bowled out.

It was an excellent team performance for the Old Boys. None of their batsmen scored a half century, but seven of them scored more than 20.

At Emil Madsen Reserve, Flinders went in to bat first and scored 125 off 76 overs before being sent packing.

Mt Eliza restart on day two at home from 0/7.

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Fijian five for Frankston Pines SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FIVE Fijian internationals could be joining Frankston Pines next season.

Pines recently announced a partnership with the Victorian Multicultural Sports Association, a Fijian community group, and VMSA president Victor Kumar was quoted in a recent Fiji Times story announcing that the five players would be heading to Monterey Reserve.

Kumar was elected vice-president of Pines at the club’s recent week’s AGM. The players are Ba midfielder Kishan Sami, Nasinu goalkeeper Alzaar Alam, Nasinu midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka, Lautoka central defender Muni Shivam Naidu and Nadi striker Tito Vodowaqa.

They have all represented Fiji at under-19 and under-23 levels and the move to Pines is seen as a pathway to being offered contracts with clubs in higher leagues.

This pathway was made possible by an initiative of Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama during his visit to Australia last month and has the backing of Football Victoria and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

“This initiative is strongly backed

by DFAT in making travel arrangements for the players,” Kumar said.

“I would like to thank the Australian government for their support towards making these players’ dreams come true.”

Both Sami and Baledrokadroka have captained Fiji’s under-23s and 20-year-old Baledrokadroka has made seven appearances for the full national team.

Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor welcomed the initiative.

“There are some very talented players mentioned and if they all come over it will give us plenty of depth in the squad,” Taylor said.

“I believe that a memorandum of understanding is in place between Australia and Fiji regarding a sporting exchange program and these players would fall into that category.”

Taylor is referring to Pacific Sports Partnerships, a $39 million federal government program for developing sport among Pacific communities.

The Pines gaffer was in charge of an 18-player squad, the Victoria All Stars, which flew to Auckland last Wednesday to compete in the 2019 Pacific Cup. The VMSA arranged an entry for the Victorian squad which was bolstered by the inclusion of guest players CJ

Fijian import: Frankston Pines vicepresident Victor Kumar (left) pictured with central defender Muni Shivam Naidu who hopes to ply his trade at Monterey Reserve next season.

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Hodgson, Travis Ernsdoerfer and Cedric Benza (Frankston Pines), Marcus Collier (Skye United), Andy Stubley (Box Hill United) and James Burgess (Springvale White Eagles).

Other squad members came from Victoria, NSW and Queensland and they had their first training session the morning after arriving in Auckland.

Hodgson captained the squad which competed in Pool A of the tournament alongside Labasa, Nadi, Northshore All Stars and NZFFI All Stars.

The Vic squad failed to reach the semi-finals in what proved to be a high standard tournament with other sides featuring NPL players from NSW and Queensland and overseas visa players.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin only has a handful of spots available in its senior squad for the 2020 season.

As things stand the squad is Fraser Maclaren, Colby Jones, Jamie Cumming, Luke Burgess, Alex Van Heerwarden, Jaiden Madafferi, Luke Goulding, Dylan Kilner, Lucas Portelli, Boris Ovcin, Brandon Jansz, Wayne Wallace, Callum Goulding, Damir Stoilovic, George Howard, John Maclean and Delarno Pharoe.

A number of triallists continue to train with the squad and senior coach Scott Miller confirmed last week that he had arranged a friendly against

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keen to join new NPL3 outfit Doveton.

Peninsula Strikers and ex-Pines midfielder Jordan “Kaka” Avraham is believed to be on Mornington’s radar despite trialling at Lawton Park.

Last Friday Mornington announced that Jason Symonds had been appointed head coach of the reserves, with Steve Riley assistant coach and Paul Nott team manager.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers have locked in four pre-season games: v Endeavour United, Centenary Park, Saturday 18 January, 1pm and 3pm; v.

Frankston Pines, Monterey Reserve, Thursday 23 January, 7.15pm; v. Mazenod Victory, Mazenod College, Saturday 15 February, 1pm and 3pm; and v. South Springvale, Centenary Park, Saturday 29 February, 1pm and 3pm.

In State 4 news there’s been plenty of activity at both Seaford United and Somerville Eagles.

Seaford agreed terms with experienced midfielder Scott Webster last week.

“They’re ambitious about next season and I’m hoping for promotion,” Webster said.

He has been with Frankston Pines, Oakleigh Cannons, Morwell Pegasus, Casey Comets, Mornington and Doveton.

Webster is one of five new players Seaford has targeted and veteran

Melbourne Victory’s NPL squad at Lawton Park on Saturday 14 December at 11am.

A Christmas barbeque will be held after the match for players and supporters.

In State 1 news Wayne “Buzza” Gordon has returned to Dallas Brooks Park after a stint with Doveton.

Mornington had been talking to the veteran striker throughout the back half of last season and agreed terms with him last week.

“He’s a winner and I’ve always had a good relationship with him,” Mornington senior coach Adam Jamieson said.

“He left on good terms when he went to Doveton and we’re hoping that he can come in and teach some of the kids here.”

A number of younger players have been training with Mornington and have been impressive.

Strikers youngster Matt Harrington trained at Dallas Brooks Park a fortnight back and caught the eye.

“He did really, really well and he looked like he enjoyed himself,” Jamieson said.

“We’ve made no secret of the fact that we want to sign him.”

One teenager who won’t be signing is Langy striker Keegan Guy who is

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goalkeeper Robbie Acs is firmly in its sights.

Previous No 1 Anthony Madafferi has told Seaford that he is unavailable next season due to work commitments hence the keen interest in Acs who is on holiday in Port Douglas and will make a decision when he returns to Melbourne.

Acs has had stints with Essendon Royals, Heidelberg United, Casey Comets, Southern Stars, Langwarrin and Mazenod Victory.

Andy Lancaster is joint senior coach at Seaford with Matty Morris-Thomas.

“We would like three more players who have played at a higher level, definitely a centre back, a striker and a left-sided player and we would be really happy if we could cover those positions,” Lancaster said.

Morris-Thomas will again be a player-coach.

At Somerville the dust still hasn’t settled after the recent resignations of senior coach Scott Morrison, assistant Stan Packer and goalkeeping coach Stuart Mitchell.

A club meeting early last week was attended by a handful of first team players and there are fears that a number of players may be on the move.

Of the current senior squad it’s unclear whether Daniel Hodge, Carlo Cardoso, Joel Wade, Louis Griffiths, Callum Richardson, Francis Beck and some others will stay for next season.

Somerville had been interested in Blake Hicks, Beau Sharpe and Chris Parry from Rosebud but the coaching upheaval may have ended any potential moves by that trio.

In State 5 news Football Victoria announced last week that Mount Martha was one of five new teams granted State League status for the 2020 season.

It is expected that the six-year-old club will compete in State 5 South alongside Rosebud and Aspendale Stingrays.

Chris Sanderson is senior coach, Al Baldwin is reserves coach and Cheree Lane is operations manager.

Melbourne Victory keeper and Southern United head coach Melissa Maizels is Mount Martha’s technical director.

The club will play its home games at Civic Reserve in Dunns Road, Mornington.

Last weekend the official opening of the venue took place headlined by federal member for Flinders Greg Hunt, shire councillors and Australian athletics legend Debbie Flintoff-King.

The club is waiting on funding approval for new clubrooms.

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Race a gift to the community

By Brosnan Kelly IN only its second year, two hundred and forty athletes from around Victoria - and some interstate - descended upon the Thomas Barclays Oval for the annual running of the Hastings Gift.

An event organised by a local community based group, ‘Peninsula Athletics Association Incorporated’, the Gift was initiated in 2018 in an attempt to raise interest in the suburb and attract tourism to the area, as well as aiding in the continuity of the richly historic sport of Professional Athletics.

The AGL Hastings Women’s Gift was run and won by emerging sprint star and local peninsula talent Kysha Praciak.

The 20 year old crossed the line in the 120m main event in 14.37 seconds, holding off a fast finishing South Australian Ellie Whittingham, and training partner Sienna Fighera in the final. Kysha celebrated with family, partner and her training squad Pride Performance, coached by Matt Carter.

“Crossing that line and hearing the commentator say that I had taken out the Hastings Gift was unreal... it took a bit to sink in, but when it did I was over the moon!”

In Kysha’s first year in her new squad, the 2019 Rye Gift champion and Stawell Gift semi finalist has fit in quite naturally based on her strong performance.

“The whole crew at Pride Performance have been incredible to me

since coming over at the start of pre season, I couldn’t be more grateful for them all, especially my coach, Matt Carter.”

Still a young and developing athlete, the sky seems to be the limit for the Mount Eliza based student.

I’m not too sure [of the next goal], at this point in time we’re just taking it one step at a time. We have relays this weekend which will be a lot of fun and then I’ll be having another hit out at the Warrnambool Gift the following weekend.”

The Men’s Gift was run and won

by Queensland emerging talent Max Mason, holding off last years runner up Fejiro Omuviwe and Rye sprinter Jasper Nettlefold.

Men’s Gift winners: The Men’s Gift was won by Max Mason, holding off runners up Fejiro Omuviwe and Rye sprinter Jasper Nettlefold.

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Wide, too good: Toosbuy poses for a winning photo with Mornington trainer Brett Scott and the winning connections after landing his fourth victory in 29 starts. Picture: Supplied

Toosbuy’s racing as well as ever HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE consistent Brett Scott-trained gelding, Toosbuy, continued his brilliant start to his preparation by scoring his fourth victory at Cranbourne on Friday 29 November.

The six-year-old son of Danerich sat wide and towards the rear of the field for the entire race before unleashing a powerful finishing burst to score a comfortable one-and-three-quarter length victory over the Gary Cluning-trained Written Letter and the Lloyd Kennewell-trained Crimson Tycoon.

It was a great way to close out the night for jockey, Daniel Stackhouse, who bought up a winning double having also won on the Lindsay Parktrained Zorro Macho earlier in the night.

Mornington-based trainer Brett Scott was stoked to see his honest galloper continue on his solid preparation.

“He’s not a spring chicken, but he just keeps giving his all,” trainer Brett Scott said.

“He was going to go back and then the pace slackened, and he got trapped wide with no cover, but he was always travelling nicely and had plenty to give when Daniel asked him.”

“He has gotten a lot better mentally with age.

He used to be quite a hot horse and do a lot wrong and over race, but he continues to be a great horse for our stable.”

After 29 career starts and having four wins and eight placings to his name, Toosbuy seemingly looks to be going as well as he ever has heading into the New Year.

The gelding has earnt $155,000 in prize money and will now likely begin to make his way towards a metro class race.

Brett Scott said that any rain around will be a massive positive, as Toosbuy seems to thrive with a bit of cut in the ground. Eventually running the gelding over a mile also isn’t out of contention despite failing twice at the trip previously.

“He’s had two goes at the mile and to be honest both times he’s led them up and that’s not his go so I think he can get a mile if he’s ridden right and switched off but at the moment he’s still coming up,” he said.

“That was only his second run this prep, so we’ll just try to go to 1400m now and find the right race and hopefully there’s something on the horizon.”

“That was a good result today, the owners are happy, and he just continues to be an honest horse.”

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