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IN what seems an unlikely scenario, birds, particularly seabirds, have become collateral victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Large numbers of disposable but not biodegradable face masks are entering the environment, adding to the already overwhelming pollution of beaches and waterways. Disposing of the masks, which can take years to break down, has become a massive problem world wide. Not only are discarded masks potential spreaders of the coronavirus (research shows that under certain conditions viruses can survive up to seven days on plastic masks), but they are also a danger to wildlife. Masks can smother the environment and are ingested by animals which sometimes cannot distinguish between plastic and their prey. If ingested, masks and other plastics swell and fill an animal’s stomach. Smaller animals can also become entangled in the masks. Disposable masks should be placed in rubbish bins and not with recyclables.

No cigarette butts on the beach Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au SMOKING is now banned in all foreshore, beach, and reserve areas across the Kingston municipality. Tobacco product and e-cigarette use was banned by council this month. Fines of $500 can be applied to people

who defy the smoking ban. Council undertook a period of community consultation about the ban earlier this year. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said that local residents were “overwhelmingly in support of the introduction of smoke-free areas in Kingston.” “The feedback we received is the

community wants to see smoking banned along our foreshore areas and in our reserves to reduce passive smoking and keep our beaches and bay free of butts,” she said. “If you’ve been down to the beach and picked up rubbish like our wonderful local beach patrol groups you’ll know that there’s a huge number of cigarette butts col-

lected each week that can end up in our beautiful bay. “The smoke-free zones will also help ensure the community is protected from passive smoking, no one enjoying our beautiful foreshore areas and reserves should have to be exposed to other people’s second hand smoke or vape clouds.”

Cr Oxley also said that council is considering extending the ban to local shopping strips. Earlier this year, council introduced a 24-hour drinking ban on the Mordialloc foreshore. Booze bans also apply in foreshore areas in Carrum and Chelsea (“Booze ban around the clock”, The News, 12/2/20).

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A BLOCK of land on Tarella Road purchased by Kingston Council. Picture: Supplied

Chelsea land snapped up by council KINGSTON Council has splashed more than $5 million on a parcel of land in Chelsea. Council purchased the 3500 square metre block at 19 Tarella Road last month. The mayor Georgina Oxley said council used funds from its “open space reserve” for the land. “Council is really excited to announce the news of the land purchase as I know the community has been tirelessly campaigning to secure this fantastic natural asset for locals to

enjoy for years to come,” she said. “Our community values our beautiful open spaces, and having parks close to home is vital. This investment will provide much-needed additional green space for the suburb’s growing population. “Under Kingston’s planning scheme, when land is subdivided the owner must make a contribution to council for public open space in that area. The City of Kingston Open Space Strategy identifies locations

where public open space is lacking, where additional open space will be needed and a range of improvements to the existing open space system that need to be undertaken to provide for the future expected population. The strategy identified a shortage of open space in the Chelsea area.” The building on the site will be demolished, and council will run community constitution to decide on the design of a park on the land. Brodie Cowburn

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Student speaks from the heart A MENTONE VCE student has been named the state champion at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s annual speaking awards. The competition asked students to deliver prepared and impromptu speeches on a range of topics. Cornish College Year 12 student Tierney Khan emerged as the state champion from a field of 200 entrants. She delivered a prepared speech titled “Not another speech about feminism” and an impromptu speech on the topic “It’s time”. Cornish College principal Nicola Forrest said Ms Khan gave a “fantastic speech”. “Congratulations to Tierney for this wonderful achievement which has come about from her hard work, commitment and continuous involvement in public speaking events with Cornish College,” Ms Forrest said. “Through finding the courage to speak about an issue she is passionate about, she has set a great example for others to do the same. We are extremely proud of her for inspiring others and encouraging them to make a difference.” Following her win, Ms Khan was invited to speak at The Wheeler Centre. A date for the national speaking competition has not yet been set.

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Cannabis seized POLICE have arrested five people after executing search warrants across multiple south eastern suburbs, including Patterson Lakes. Police executed the warrants at addresses in Springvale South, Pakenham, Patterson Lakes, Drouin, and Springvale. They allegedly seized more than 500 cannabis plants, dried cannabis, and cash. Police estimate the street value of their haul was around $1.5 million. Five arrests were made on 3 September. Two men, aged 30 and 43, were charged with cultivate/traffick/ possess commercial quantity of cannabis and deal with property suspected of being proceeds of crime. A 47-year-old Springvale man has been charged with cultivate/traffick/possess commercial quantity of cannabis

and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, and a 19-year old Springvale man has been charged with cultivate/ traffick/possess commercial quantity of cannabis. A fifth man was released. All charged men have been remanded, and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Fatal crash A MAN has died after a car crash in Edithvale last month. A 90-year-old Aspendale man crashed into a parked car along Langrigg Avenue at around 6.30pm on 26 August. He was treated at the scene, but has since died. Police are now investigating the crash, and will prepare a report for the coroner. They will look into whether a medical condition contributed to the crash.

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Ambassador could be home for older residents Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A PROPOSAL to allow people over the age of 50 to reside permanently at the notorious Ambassador Hotel has not been approved by Frankston Council, but discussions are set to continue. The permit in place at the hotel reads that “the owner covenants and agrees that no dwelling allowed by the permit on the land will be used as a principal place of residence, without the further written consent of council”. The owners at the hotel sought to amend that to read “‘the owner covenants and agrees that no dwelling on the land will accommodate persons who are under the age of 50 years (other than siblings, spouses or descendants of land owner/s or principal tenants).” Councillors did not support the amendment at their latest meeting, but agreed to continue discussions with the owners on potential mechanisms to improve safety at the site. Those discussions will cover potential changes relating to residents over the age of 50. Melinda Ryan from Town Planning and Co made a submission on behalf of the owner’s corporation. She said that the changes would mean that “no dwelling on the land would accommodate people who are under 50 years, whether or not it’s a principal place of residence or otherwise. So there will be no short term accommodation of younger persons.” Ms Ryan said the proposed change would apply to 109

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apartments. A report prepared by council officers read that the purpose of the change was to “reduce the anti-social behaviour of its occupants”. The site has developed a bad reputation for crime. Between December 2019 and February 2020, 20 arrests were made at the hotel (“Ambassador arrests spike”, The News, 17/2/20). The reasons councillors gave for not

approving the changes were that “the agreement does not need to be amended to achieve the desired outcome of allowing occupation by those over 50, there would be persons who would be disadvantaged by the ending of the agreement, the amendment removes council’s contractual control,” and that there had been “no change in circumstance to necessitate the amendment.” Cr Colin Hampton said the idea had

merit. “We had to reply to this request from the owners of the Ambassador, but we have added a provision that this council or the next will sit down with the owners and talk about possible solutions,” he said. “This can be turned around at any point with a notice of motion. Let’s get down and talk to them about a solution, I think the over 50s result is a good solution for the site.”

Cr Steve Toms expressed concerns that the changes would leave young people struggling to find accommodation. “I don’t feel comfortable with an arrangement that leaves young people seeking emergency housing at the Ambassador being absolutely blocked from doing so by this mechanism,” he said. Cr Brian Cunial said “there are plenty of other places where younger people can get (...) residential accommodation. They need to be managed and they need people to know what they are doing to actually help them out.” “To be frank if it was me that owned units in that development I wouldn’t want too many younger people in there because that might affect the value of my investment,” he said. Cr Kris Bolam said “I hear Cr Toms’ concerns about exclusions of young people but I ought to remind councillors we did the exact same thing two years ago at Sandpiper Place. We put a provision in place that only made it available to young people or students.” “It’s no secret that a number of owners have received penalties for contravening bylaws or health and safety issues, but those issues ares separate,” he said. “If anyone is going to come to council from that [Ambassador] complex and seek a good faith solution, they need to resolve those issues first and foremost.” Councillors voted unanimously to not give approval to the proposed changes to the section 173 agreement, but to continue discussions with the owners moving forward.

Pool registration period extended THE deadline to register pools and spas with council has been extended. The state government has mandated all residents must register their pools and spas with their local council. A registration fee of $79 applies. The registration deadline has been extended until 1 November. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “with everything that is happening, it is understandable if this has slipped your mind but registering is easy on council’s website.” “Following registration, pool and spa owners are required to engage an independent building surveyor or inspector to check their barriers meet safety standards. [But] you can still register now and have the pool or spa inspected at a later date when restrictions are lifted, there is no need to worry,” she said. Pools or spas, either temporary or permanent, need to be registered with council if they can hold more than 30 centimetres of water. Once registered, the pool or spa must be PENINSULA Health Oncology and Haematology nurse practitioner Lisa Taylor. Picture: Supplied

New clinic to care for cancer patients A “SYMPTOM and urgent review clinic” has been launched by Peninsula Health to aid patients with the management of side effects caused by anti-cancer treatment. Based at the Frankston Hospital Chemotherapy day unit, patients will be able to access real-time support both over the phone and in person. Oncology and Haematology nurse practitioner and project lead Lisa Taylor said the clinic is “a welcome addition to Peninsula Health as it allows us to provide exceptional cancer

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care to the patients in our community”. Cancer care nurses can provide advice via telehealth video and phone calls or recommend in-person attendance for further management. “Our patients can now access timely care and receive prompt medical attention when they develop symptoms related to their cancer treatments. Not only will the SURC help improve the quality and experience of our cancer patients, it will potentially reduce unnecessary presentations to the emer-

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gency department which is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms Taylor said. Peninsula Health says that through the SURC Supportive Care Screening of Needs, the clinic will also be able to identify and offer necessary support to high-risk and vulnerable patients. This includes those aged 70 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, those with mental health needs, and socially isolated persons.

inspected every four years and the owner will have to lodge a compliance certificate with council. “Registering and maintaining your pool or spa is a small price to pay to ensure it is safe, especially with many families spending extra time at home,” Cr Mayer said. “Backyard drownings are preventable through making sure your pool, spa and safety fence are up to standard and climbable objects aren’t left close to barriers. We appreciate your cooperation in registering before November 1.” To register visit frankston.vic.gov. au/poolandsparegistration

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“The people coughing, the people gasping for air - it was terrifying.” Sam was admitted to the COVID ward, struggling to breathe, to the sound of others around him coughing and gasping for air. One by one, he watched patients get taken into negative pressure rooms, sealed off by multiple doors, with no support network. As a healthcare worker who’s now recovering at home, Sam’s hope is that in this fight against coronavirus, we all understand that we are the front line. We all have a part to play by staying home to help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.

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LETTERS

Hypocritical to complain about visiting ‘outsiders’ It is remarkable that many people on the Mornington Peninsula are still complaining about people from Melbourne, tourists and city people in an us versus them rhetoric. Spare me. Those doing the constant complaining must never travel into the city to watch a game of football at the MCG. They must never have gone shopping in the “big smoke” or view the Myer windows at Christmas. They must never venture out into the big wide world to enjoy the many other things that Victoria, indeed the country, have to offer. If they did, they would have to be the worst type of hypocrite. The peninsula does not belong to you simply because you live here. You cannot barricade yourselves in and prevent all others from entering. Have you ever thought what would happen to the peninsula if “city folk” stopped coming? Businesses rely on tourism, particularly seasonal tourism. They rely on people jumping on Peninsula Link and moseying on down to the beach and spending their money. Quite frankly, some business would not be able to open year round if they didn’t have the tourists to prop up their margins. The signs I have seen erected at the beaches are shameful. The constant whinging is tiresome. People who own holiday houses also pay rates. As far as I am concerned, they can and should be welcomed. For the record, I grew up here and I live in Rye. Kristie Cronin, Rye

Crab the opportunity Celebration of the annual moulting aggregations of the Australian giant spider crabs in the shallow waters accessible to the general public has long been a winter tourism drawcard for our region and, over decades, has become a spontaneous part of Mornington Peninsula’s culture and tradition. The growing SOS #saveourspidercrabs campaign (with a petition supported by more than 33,500 signatures) would love to see the vision of a celebration, education and conservation-focussed spider crab festival realised. For decades locals, interstate and overseas visitors and film crews have flocked to the Mornington Peninsula in winter to witness the wondrous spectacle of the moulting of the spider crabs. With both local tourism and the crabs themselves having come under significant threat over the past season, now is the perfect time to start planning events that will benefit businesses in the region by safeguarding and celebrating this unique natural tourist attraction. For a MornPen Under the Sea festival based at Rye, think parades, face painting, film screenings, marine life talks at the pub, image and art exhibitions, carnival attractions, a marine-life themed education week for peninsula schools, with the spectacular natural phenomenon of moulting aggregations of the spider crabs as a special bonus highlight if we get the timing right. Never before has the Mornington Peninsula needed such an amazing event to look forward to for years to come more than we do now. This

is an amazing opportunity for this region, let’s make it happen. PT Hirschfield, founder Spider Crabs Melbourne

Aged care neglect Why does it take the coronavirus to prove beyond doubt that a shortage of staff, in private nursing homes particularly, is the cause of neglect? In about 2003, there was a royal commission into aged care when the number of residents per staff member was increased. These same nursing staff are now also expected to multitask and be responsible for the considerable amount of paperwork, with less time to do it. How can you expect staff to have sufficient time to give residents the daily necessities required, not to mention the obvious special care necessary to those with failing health or mobility. Another issue, quite separate, is the quality of food. Elderly people need less, but of a higher quality. We do not need another expensive royal commission. Nothing improved after the last one. Private nursing homes are going up at an amazing rate, obviously the need is there. Owners who operate these centres are making a considerable profit at the expense of residents who are at a disadvantage. Bearing in mind, owners could not afford to extend their portfolio otherwise. The magic dollar has a lot to answer for, and their conscience. Margaret Gordon, Frankston South

Let nature prevail It seems to me that there is a disproportionate response to COVID-19. In Australia, only 20 people under the age of 60 have died. There is, what I think, an unfixable problem in the aged care sector – which I call heaven’s waiting room. In my opinion we should remove the lockdown restrictions and let nature take its course and let the younger generation get their lives back to normal. This year is not unprecedented, as the media want us to believe. The ABC reported on 11 February: “While 2019 saw the highest number of influenza cases across the country, 2017 still holds the record for the highest number of flurelated deaths, with over 1100 cases. Last year there were over 900 influenza linked deaths in Australia”. Currently at 600 deaths nationally, the death toll this year is not unprecedented – but the level of media exposure and the enforced lockdowns certainly are. Graeme Hector Willis, Mount Eliza

Andrews maligned It is quite unsurprising that the Labor government haters who go on about [Premier Daniel] Andrews’ mismanagement, mistakes, or worse, denigration, yet make no attempt to actually examine these ‘“errors”. The fact apparently that the prime minister [Scott Morrison] favoured self-isolation for quarantining rather than what all states did, that is using security guards.

NSW used a mixture of police and security guards. Was that the first mistake? Was relying on returned travellers behaving correctly another mistake? Or that guards misbehaving, government mismanagement? Did you expect Dan Andrews to be patrolling hotel corridors at 2am to ensure compliance? Another “error”? Apparently, Victoria Police preferred the government using security guards because the police, already stretched with the COVID-19 crises, did not want to act as babysitters for returning travellers who, after all, were not criminals. The common thread of fierce critics of Andrews seems to be that he should not have relied on ordinary citizens to behave correctly. What was the alternative? So, critics, please explain in detail what you would have done differently? Michael Davy, Rosebud

Information lacking Brewis Atkinson claims to speak on behalf of the majority of Tyabb residents regarding proposed limits on Tyabb airfield. I believe nothing could be further from the truth. He claims to have conducted an “extensive survey” of Tyabb residents but fails to mention his survey seems to have ignored legitimate polling conventions. Anecdotal evidence from Tyabb residents indicates that he abandoned surveys of individuals once he found they supported the airfield. Further, it’s alleged he used leading questions to “push poll” people into giving answers that supported his anti-airfield stance. He should publish his survey questions and results so that we can all judge their validity, or otherwise, for ourselves. Brewis claims that [Mornington Peninsula Shire] Council is taking Peninsula Aero Club to VCAT based on a legal opinion from “senior counsel”. I’d like to know where he got that information, because council has refused to release this legal opinion to the ratepayers who paid for it. Not even freedom of information requests could obtain a copy. Unless council’s intention is to close the airfield, this proposed VCAT frolic is a pointless and expensive exercise. I’m reminded of previous council attempts to bully and harass the aero club by enforcing a flying ban on Sunday mornings designed to protect a church which closed nearly 50 years ago. I’m also reminded of a recent VCAT finding that council had acted “unlawfully” against the airfield. The recent media release from Cr [Julie] Morris and mayor [Cr Sam] Hearn about the VCAT action was a sad attempt to justify an expensive legal frolic to harass the aero club. They conveniently forgot to mention that they were both “pulling the pin” from council, leaving ratepayers to hold the grenade of the substantial cost of council’s abuse of legal process. Eric Collier, Somerville

Fines for bike tracks Mornington Peninsula Shire should start fining parents for the vandalism and making them pay for the rehabilitation of the land. Many of these bushland areas remain because they are valuable remnants of flora and fauna. Thousands of volunteer hours are put in to maintain these places, so to see them destroyed is unacceptable. I’m sure the parents of these track builders wouldn’t like what they care about

being vandalised.

Neale Adams, Bittern

Outrageous interest Given we have had a royal commission into banking and, to a limited extent, financial institutions, I for one don’t think it was broad enough by a long shot. Why, when doing internet banking recently, transferring money to pay bills electronically it will take more than two days for the funds to be paid? This is outrageous greed of the banks which is just the pressing of buttons after all. The other matter is interest, charged by credit cards. Given the banks and other credit institutions are giving next to nothing in interest on money in folks accounts, they have the audacity to charge, in many cases, more than 19 per cent interest on these cards. I am fortunate enough to make sure I pay and are able to pay on time. As we saw, the banks and other financial institutions were brought kicking and screaming to the royal commission, denying there was anything thing to see. Funny these corporate cowboys and girls didn’t suffer much from the exposure of what were, sometimes illegal and immoral transactions. No one as far as I am aware has ended up in prison, just lost their jobs or bonuses. Abit of a different story to the [Centrelink] robodebt fiasco. The pain and ongoing tragedy that continues. Is it any wonder people like myself are just so so angry about all the injustices which keep continuing unabated? To quote a great saying from a popular TV show: I am as mad as hell. Denise Hassett, Mount Martha

Danger road The state government’s endorsement of China’s Belt and Road policy is another step closer to losing our sovereignty. Are we that poor that we need help from a superpower to develop our own infrastructure? The federal government also lacks foresight in protecting Australia’s independence. Many large farms have been sold to Chinese interests and even Darwin’s port, a strategic gateway to Australia, has a 99-year lease to China. COVID-19 has highlighted the value of being economically independent but supportive of other countries. The federal and state governments should not embrace policies that endanger this. Australians should bear in mind that there is a long history of countries using the pretext that their interests or citizens are threatened in order to place embargoes on, or even invade, other countries. Embracing China’s Belt and Road policy opens the door to this. Henry Kelsall, the Sustainable Future Association, Frankston

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Mr Hoban’s Departure – Shire Council’s Tribute Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the special meeting of the shire of Frankston and Hastings last Wednesday week, Cr. Hoban, president, presided for the last time. Cr. Oates spoke in high praise of the capable manner in which Cr. Hoban had carried out his duties as President of the Shire. He had been thoroughly impartial in carrying out the responsible duties of his office, and the council felt proud of the capable and dignified manner in which he had represented the shire on all occasions. Crs Mason, Armstrong and others spoke in appreciation of Cr Hoban and while regretting his departure, hoped that on his return from his trip abroad he would resume his place in the public life of the district. It was unanimously resolved to record appreciation of Cr Hoban’s services, under the seal of the Council. Cr Hoban, in reply, said be appreciated deeply the sentiments expressed by his colleagues. He had endeavored to do his duty, and it was gratifying to find that his efforts had given satisfaction. *** MR D. E. Hoban, leaves Melbourne today by the 4.30 express train for Kalgoorlie W. A. *** IT is probable that a welcome will be extended to Lieut Parer at Frankston. Arrangements are now being discussed and a definite announcement may be expected within the next few days. *** THE Railway Commissioners will

arrive at Frankston on their annual visit of inspection on Wednesday, 8th September, at 10.57 a.m., and will leave for Mornington at 11.50. *** MR Milner Macmaster, of the Bay Estate Agency, Frankston, intimates that pending the opening of his local office about three week’s hence, he will be winding up affairs in Melbourne, inspecting properties in the district, and interviewing clients. On Saturday, September 4th, he will be at Balmoral House, Melbourne Road. Next week he will be in Melbourne on Monday and Tuesday, at Dromana and Rosebud on Wednesday and Thursday, and at Balmoral House on Friday and Saturday. *** THE Methodist School Hall was well filled on Tuesday night, when the members of the congregation met for a social evening. After several items, etc, by Mrs Angwin, Misses Purves, G. T’wining, Ella and Effe Gale, and Messrs Barber and Grey, the Rev. C. Angwin, who presided, referred to the long-standing debt on the church. It was resolved to attempt to raise £100 by straight off giving. The proposal was promptly acted upon, and £53 was guaranteed in the room The signing of the Doxology brought a most pleasant and profitable evening to a close. *** ON every hand congratulations are pouring into the committee of the Frankston Band Pictures on the excellence of last Saturday’s programme,

both for screening and for subjects screened. The star picture, “You cannot have everything” showed some splendid photography and facial expressions. Through the courtesy of Mr Harry Garrood, of Frankston, the pictures of the semi-final match Hastings v Mornington were shown on the screen. Mr Garrood is to be commended on the excellence of his photography. *** THIS week the Japanese actor Sessue Hayaukawa, with Fanny Ward appearing in that famous picture “The Cheat” which is undoubtedly one of the most powerful dramas yet presented on the screen. Not only will you benefit yourself by seeing it but you will be helping to support the town band. *** A MEETING of the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee was held on Wednesday, 25th ult. Cr W. J. Oates was elected chairman, and others present were – Cr. W. P. Mason, Messrs A. K. T. Sambell, W. Hanton, Hill, Morrison, Brody Young and Vicars. (sec). A letter was read from the Country Roads Board re application for land in front of Mechanics’ Institute as site for Memorial Hall. The Board agreed to make the site available for memorial, but did not favor the idea of a building being erected in that position. The committee decided to accept the site, and to proceed at once with the erection of a suitable memorial, the secretary to obtain designs and estimates forthwith.

The question of a building for use as Soldiers’ club rooms on another site, will receive consideration later. Messrs T. J. McMurtrie, John E. Jones, J. D. Jennings and C Gray. J.P., were added to the Memorial Committee. *** A FOOTBALL match was played between Langwarrin and Pearcedale at Langwarrin last Saturday. The home team scored 9-22 to their opponents 2 points. J. Dorcka acted as central umpire, and gave general satisfaction. Both teams were entertained at a grand supper in the hall, by the Langwarrin ladies. Arrangements, are now being made for the formation of a cricket club at Langwarrin. *** THE annual function known as Ladies’ Night, promoted by the Frankston Masonic Lodge, was as great a success as ever this year. The attendance was exceedingly large, visitors being present from all parts of the State. The hall was beautifully decorated, and evoked admiring comments on all sides. Dancing was interspersed with musical items, and at midnight a sumptuous supper was served. *** IN CONNECTION with the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital appeal, a meeting of Frankston ladies was held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Tuesday afternoon, to make arrangements for holding a plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the hospital on 1st October.

A strong committee was formed. The hon sec, Mr M. Brodys reported that a string band had been engaged, and decorations on a magnificent scale arranged for. The function promises to be a great success. *** Letter To the Editor. Sir, Is there no one at the Hastings Railway Station whose duty it is to put a stop to the unseemly conduct which is now the rule rather than the exception there? As things are at the present, it is a place to be dreaded by respectable people, whose business compels them to go to the station just before the arrival of the evening train, for on the one hand are to be seen and heard drunken men making use of most abominable language, and on the other a crowd of ill-behaved children, romping without let or hindrance on the very edge of the platform. The wonder is that some of them have not been killed by the incoming train. If I remember rightly, there was, a few years ago, a rule forbidding the presence of children on railway platforms unless they had definite business there. Is that rule still in force? If so, it would be something to the credit of this town if it were properly carried out. Yours etc. DISGUSTED. Hastings, Sept 1st *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 3 September 1920.

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All Hail the Mono King By Stuart McCullough IT was nothing short magnificent. Like seeing a shark leap out of the ocean or a lion run down a gazelle in slow motion – here was one of nature’s miracles before my very eyes. My mouth was wide open in wonder, not that anyone could tell. (If there’s an advantage to having to wear a face mask, it’s that no one knows when your mouth is hanging open.) I pointed. I shouted. I did all I could to draw attention to this glorious vision. But no one seemed to notice, much less care. Turns out I’m the only one who respects the art of the mono. For those unfamiliar with the term, a ‘mono’ refers to the act of riding a two-wheeled bicycle on one wheel. It’s derived from the Latin term ‘monocytus’; coined when Gaius Appuleius Diocles took a tight corner at the hippodrome and one of the wheels of his chariot lifted off the ground. In the modern age, a mono is something you ‘pull’ on a bike, now that chariots are in notoriously short supply. There are some who claim a unicycle is a permanent mono but those heretics are missing the point. Give me two wheels, only one of which is on terra firma. That’s a mono. There’s a path that runs along the eastern side of the oval. It was there I spotted him. Long-haired and slouching like a bag of potatoes, he was oblivious to the fact that he was about to make history. Without warning, he pulled up the front wheel of his bike into the ‘mono’ position and rode. And rode. And kept riding the entire length of the oval. It was, without fear

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Stuart is all smiles shortly after nailing his first-ever 'mono'.

of exaggeration, the longest mono I’ve ever seen. Having pulled a few monos myself, I know genius when I see it. This was nothing short of remarkable. Having reached the end of the oval, the youth turned his bike around and

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rode back in yet another mega-mono. As if it were nothing. My first bike was a dragster. The seat was elongated, the handles were wide and there was a metal loop at the back that you could lean against or, al-

ternatively, someone could grab as if it were handle. Dragster bikes were for leisurely rides, built more for comfort than for speed. They were perfect for bitumen and ill-suited to gravel, which was all we had. Even if we were to ride our bikes to the nearest stretch of bitumen, it would have taken us to Coolart Road which was deemed ‘too dangerous’ for children to ride on. You couldn’t pull a mono on a dragster. I’m not sure it ever occurred to me to try. But bikes underwent something of a revolution in the 1980s and, suddenly, a dragster was as daggy as a pair of purple corduroy flared trousers, something to be ashamed of. I immediately put the bike in the shed where it remains to this day. I wore the purple corduroy flares a while longer. Replacing the dragster were three initials – B, M and X. ‘BMX’ is short for ‘bicycle motocross’. Unlike the dragster, the BMX was a bike made for action. You could race it or perform stunts on it. We would sit goggle-eyed as we saw others spin their bikes through the air. It was as if they could fly. Our attempts to emulate these heroes took place at a far lower altitude but it was enough to cause the adrenalin to course through our veins and permanently relocate our hearts from chest to mouth. It was nothing short of thrilling. We made our own BMX course. It included some small piles of dirt we referred to as ‘jumps’. We would time ourselves as we tore around the track in a desperate bid to break our own record. You came to know every puddle, pothole, curve and crater as you rode

around and around. We must have spent hours racing each other. I have no idea who won. And yes, amongst all this racing we mastered the art of the mono. They were necessarily brief, with success being gauged by the ability to lift wheel and return it to earth without flipping it over and landing on your back like some kind of bizarre human / metal turtle hybrid. Nothing we did then compared to what I was seeing now. To be able to ride the full length of an oval whilst pulling a mono – that was something beyond our wildest dreams. Partly because we lacked the balance. And imagination. Mostly because it was a ten kilometer trip to the nearest oval. Bike paths were a rarity then. The kid stopped, both wheels on the concrete. He then leaned forward and turned a switch before music started to float across the park. There was a speaker strapped to the handlebars. I didn’t recognize the song, but it didn’t matter. The Mono King was here and he deserved to be worshiped. During this period of lockdown, my wife has suggested I get a bike. This is partly because everyone else is doing it, but mostly because I’ve taken to wearing lycra at all times (so comfortable for me, less so for you). I’m tempted, but today’s road and mountain bikes with their wafer-thin seats don’t interest me. I want a real bike. I want a BMX. I can see myself now, doing jumps and bunny hops before pulling a mono and riding into the sunset. The Mono King is dead. All hail the Mono King. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Packer, Robinson sign on again SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SOMERVILLE Eagles senior coach Stan Packer and assistant Paul Robinson have committed to the State League 4 outfit for 2021. Packer filled the void last June created by David Greening’s unexpected departure. Director of football Zach Peddersen was delighted with the news and has given both coaches his backing. “I’m really pleased to have Stan and Paul leading the club forward in 2021,” Peddersen said. “Both are keen to get stuck into preseason as soon as restrictions allow us. “Stan’s been busy speaking with our squad from last year and Paul is looking into bringing youth into our reserves.” Packer’s priority is to establish the senior team at State 4 level and he expects changes to be made to the current squad. He has identified areas that need to be strengthened and will target players to do that. His task is difficult given that Somerville doesn’t pay players. “The problem we’ve got is that you’re competing against clubs who do pay players,” Packer said. “I have strong views about this and I think paying players at this level is ridiculous. “There are a lot of very average players being paid to play and when you watch some of the local clubs you wonder how they can pay some of them. “Amateur football should be about developing players not paying players.” One of the players Packer hopes can develop at Somerville is Nazif Mohammad, younger brother of exMorwell Pegasus, Doveton, Casey Comets and Frankston Pines striker Naseer Mohammad. The brothers were signed a couple of days before the season start was put on hold then eventually scrapped. “Naseer asked if he could bring down his younger brother and I said ‘of course you can’. “The young bloke is 16 and he can play alright. “These are the types of lads you want and I’ve got no qualms about putting a 16- or 17-year-old in the first team if he can play, none whatsoever.”

Storm strikes: The remains of the home team dugout at Centenary Park after high winds swept through the area recently. Stan’s the man: Somerville Eagles head coach Stan Packer has signed on for 2021. Pictures: supplied

Nazif Mohammad is a striker and played with Casey’s under-16s last year. Somerville remains keen for former senior coach Billy Rae to rejoin the club. Rae is held in high regard by Peddersen and talks have taken place between them. “There’s been nothing formal, but he’s offered to help out in any way he can,” Peddersen said. “We’re just working through a few structures at the moment and hope to have something in place where he’s in a major role. “His training and level of professionalism was brilliant for our group.” The Eagles have been active on the playing front in bringing in striker David Jones to the senior squad.

Jones, 28, played with Mount Eliza in the Bayside League last year but was keen to return to Saturday soccer hence the switch. He’s been on the books of Peninsula Strikers and Seaford United. Central defender Ash Scholes has re-committed to Somerville for next season. In NPL2 news Frankston council has opened the tender process for a major floodlighting project at Lawton Park, home of Langwarrin. The $500,000 project is jointly funded by the state government and council with the latter hoping to award the contract by 22 September. It is expected that floodlighting will be completed no later than April next year. The project is one of 13 to share in

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$4.9 million in grants from the 2019– 20 The World Game Facilities Fund, a state government initiative that assists soccer clubs and organisations to upgrade existing or develop new facilities. The main pitch will definitely be floodlit to a 200-lux capacity enabling NPL night matches to be held while at this stage the top pitch next to the new entrances will be floodlit to 100-lux capacity. Local Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett acknowledged project partner Frankston council for its commitment and financial contribution to delivering this important upgrade at Lawton Park. “Football is booming in Victoria and we’re expecting growing numbers of boys and girls, men and women to sign up to play at local clubs,” she said. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers were shocked to see the damage wrought recently by high winds. The home team dugout at Centenary Park needs a rebuild and the club has contacted council. “It was the wind storm a fortnight back, Friday I think,” club president Adrian Scialpi said. “I spoke to Fiona (Dalla-Rossa) at council and the parks team have cleaned it up, now we will start the

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process of lobbying council for new ones before next season.” In other news leading soccer identity and local resident Chris Taylor has settled a dispute with former club South Melbourne. Taylor, head coach at Oakleigh Cannons, parted ways with South in acrimonious circumstances early in 2018. It’s believed that Taylor had a year to run on a long-term contract with South. He lodged a formal complaint with FIFA’s Players’ Status Committee and was given advocacy support from Football Coaches Australia’s legal consultant based in Kuala Lumpur. FIFA ruled in his favour ordering the Greek giant to pay Taylor a substantial lump sum. South Melbourne appealed against that decision to the Confederation of Australian Sport but both parties reached a settlement prior to a ruling from that body. This was confirmed by FCA CEO Glenn Warry. “This was one of three cases settled favourably in the past 12 months involving the advocacy support of Football Coaches Australia,” Warry said. “Two of these cases involved South Melbourne.”

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Barocha remains unbeaten HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE 100 per cent strike rate continues for Mornington-based trainer Clayton Douglas as his sole runner to date, Barocha, brought up his second straight victory at Geelong on Sunday 6 September. Coming off a five-length maiden romp at Sale last month, Barocha once again demonstrated that he’s a serious city class talent by scoring a two-and-a-half length victory in benchmark 64 grade. The four-year-old gelding by Ilovethiscity settled three-wide with cover at the rear of the field before steaming straight past his rivals in the straight and landing a comfortable win under the guidance of jockey, and Douglas’ fiancée, Jamie Kah. Trainer Clayton Douglas said he was glad to see his promising gelding perform just as well on the dry track as he did on the heavy track on debut. “I was just hoping he’d do that and it’s good to see him do it on top of the ground,” Douglas said post-race. “He’s a nice progressive horse and he can get right off the speed and he’s really electric so he’s the perfect racehorse. You couldn’t really script it better to have a horse and your first runner with this much ability. I’m really looking forward to seeing what this horse can do and hopefully he can win a nice race for me. “ Douglas had planned on stepping

the gelding up in distance in his future runs, and Sunday’s performance only enhanced his thoughts. “I want to get this horse out to 1400m and that was always the plan

just to be quiet and give them a start and obviously his ability kicked in at the furlong (200m) and he put them away really nicely today,” he said. Barocha has a couple of options

to head to next with Douglas eyeing off benchmark 70 and benchmark 78 races at Flemington and Caulfield respectively over 1400m.

Perfect run: Barocha continues trainer, Clayton Douglas’, 100 per cent strike rate with his second straight win at Geelong on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

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