Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 11 October 2023

Shooting in the suburbs

Investigation into historical sexual abuse expands

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

CHELSEA Heights Primary School has been included in the scope of an investigation into alleged historical child sexual abuse at government schools.

In June this year, an inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse committed at Beaumaris Primary School and other government schools was set up. The inquiry was formed at the request of the state government.

The board of inquiry is investigating claims of sexual abuse involving multiple staff members at Beaumaris Primary School during the 1960s and 1970s. Last week the board of inquiry announced it had expanded its investigation from 18 schools to 24

- Chelsea Heights Primary School, Cowes Primary School, Drouin South Primary School, Kunyung Primary School, Warragul Primary School, and the closed Bundalong South Primary School will be included in the investigation.

Three former teachers at Beaumaris

Primary School have been named as alleged perpetrators by the inquiry: Gary Arthur Mitchell, Grahame Harold Steele, and David Ernest Keith MacGregor.

Board of inquiry chair Kathleen Foley SC is encouraging victims to step forward to help the inquiry uncover information. “We will continue to identify alleged perpetrators and the schools in which they worked to enable victim-survivors’ participation in our inquiry and to put their experiences on the public record,” she said. “I thank every person who has come forward to

make a submission or participate in a private session. I am humbled by your strength, courage, and openness to contribute to our work.

“It is vital to us that every individual has the chance to share their experiences. We recognise that, for many, this may be their first time sharing their experiences, and we acknowledge and respect the significance of this. We will work with individuals to ensure their participation in this inquiry is supported and safe.”

Other schools already included in the investigation include Aspendale Pri-

mary School, Belvedere Park Primary School, Cranbourne Primary School, Dandenong North Primary School, Dandenong West Primary School, Hampton Primary School, Moorabbin Tucker Road Primary School (now Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School), the closed Moorabbin West Primary School, Mount View Primary School, and Ormond East PS (now McKinnon Primary School).

The inquiry’s submission deadline is 31 October. To make a submission visit beaumarisinquiry.vic.gov.au

A HOUSE and cars on an Edithvale street were shot at last week. Shots rang out on Berry Avenue in the early hours of 5 October. Police are investigating. See full story page 5.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Something for everyone at Peninsula Cup

THE highlight of Mornington’s spring racing calendar will be here before we know it. The Neds Peninsula Cup returns to the serene surrounds of Mornington Racecourse on Sunday 5 November, promising a buzzing atmosphere and spectacle of activity sure to please racegoers of all sorts.

The much-adored Highview Marquee presents the perfect place to

perch this Neds Peninsula Cup Day, available to members and the public to immerse themselves in spring racing in every aspect, from live music and entertainment to an all-inclusive food and beverage package provided by a selection of the Peninsula’s best food trucks and central bar, not to mention the epic equine action on track.

Elevate your Highview Marquee experience and book into the Highview Hometurn, with reserved seating and an exclusive garden location within the enclosure.

The ultimate trackside location, the Highview Marquee is the epitome of a premium race day outing. Lock in your spot now at mrc.racing.com

Around the grounds, the Silent

Disco offers punters the opportunity to let loose and flaunt their best moves. With three different genres of music available to play through the wireless LED headsets, the trackside party vibes will be lifted at the flick of a switch. Racegoers flocking to the front lawn are invited to gallivant amongst the garden party vibes and even more

of the finest local food trucks, pop-up bars and a DJ to curate a supreme trackside experience. For the young and young-at-heart, a variety of unlimited rides catering to all levels of thrill await, as well as lawn games and face painting promising fun for all.

Big celebration for 100th birthday

ALLEN Parker celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends in Mentone late last month.

Parker has been a gunner on supply ships to the north of Australia, a linesman for the State Electricity Commission, a builders labourer, and a fencing contractor. He and his six siblings moved from Birchip to Cranbourne, Dingley, Mentone, and Beaumaris before he turned 10.

Allen Parker met his wife Leila at a Hampton dance in 1948. The couple shared 64 years of memories together.

Parkers’ passions include horse racing, gardening, and tennis. “I loved gardening, and I loved going floundering at night and catching fresh fish to barbecue,” he said. His 100th birthday party was held at Avonlea Grange Mentone, where Parker now resides, with his family and friends on September 28.

The centenarian says one of the keys to a long life is to stay active. “The best advice is to live cleanly. Everything in moderation,” he said.

Plays show aviation history

A GROUP of performers young and old are working on a series of short plays on the history of Australian aviation.

The performers, from Chelsea, Mentone and Mordialloc, are part of the Legends of the Skies Theatre Company. A cast of experienced actors, alongside ten students, will perform at Moorabbin Air Museum later this month as part of the Kingston Seniors’ Festival. It is their 11th series of short performances.

The theatre group’s short performances will feature plays and musical tributes to pilots and other Australian icons, some with local connections. The group will perform at the Moorabbin Air Museum’s Casey Hanger between 26 October and 29 October. Night performances begin from 7.30PM on 26, 27, and 28 October, 2pm matinees will take place on 28 and 29 October.

ALLEN Parker has celebrated his 100th birthday. Picture: Supplied

Tickets are $20. To purchase visit trybooking. com/CLECY or phone 95802387.

LEGENDS of the Skies Theatre Company members rehearse. Picture: Supplied

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Art event for conservation effort

THE message of conservation will be spread at a communal colouring event later this month.

The Australian Conservation Fund Mornington branch is hosting a “Community for Creatures” day at the Frankston foreshore on 22 October.

Visitors on the day will colour in a large banner adorned with endangered animals to raise awareness.

Australian Conservation Fund Mornington member Sue Miles said she hopes the event will engage younger people in conservation ef-

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forts. “For Community for Creatures we’re getting people to colour in a banner with endangered species and we are presenting it to our MP Peta Murphy,” she said. “We are going to head down to the promenade, hang out for two hours, and whoever happens to be down there can come and colour in and have a bit of fun.

“I want to engage the younger generation because they’re the ones that are going to clean up this world.”

This is the first time the Mornington branch has run the event. It has

engaged students from Dromana Secondary College to help - the school is running an art competition for students in years seven to nine with ACF supplying prizes to the winners. Rosebud Book Barn has also donated a $50 voucher.

The event takes place at the Frankston foreshore, by Pier Promenade, on October 22 between 1pm and 3pm. For more information and to register attendance visit acf.org.au/ community-for-creatures-frankston Brodie Cowburn

THE Frankston foreshore will host an Australian Conservation Fund event this month. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Home and cars targeted in shooting

GUNSHOTS were fired at a home and cars in Edithvale last week.

The drive-by shooting took place on Berry Avenue at around 4am on 5 October. Police say shots were fired at a home and multiple cars.

Two people were home at the time of the shooting, a man and woman. They were not injured.

Police are now investigating the shooting, and whether it is connected to the discovery of a burnt-out vehicle located shortly afterwards on Thames Promenade in Chelsea Heights.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers. com.au.

Fatal fire investigated

A PERSON was found dead after a house fire in Cheltenham in the early hours of 9 October. The fire broke out a little before 4.30am on Warrigal Road on Monday morning. Emergency services soon arrived to tackle the blaze.

A person was found deceased inside the house. As of 9 October they have not been formally identified.

A CAR hit in a shooting in Edithvale last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

WHAT’S NEW...

Silvers Circus Spectacular

PREPARE to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this re-imagined modern circus spectacular.

Silvers has been a household name since the 70’s and is coming to Patterson Lakes for the first time to entertain, showcasing the best entertainment Circus has to offer.

Featured in this 90-minute spectacular you can expect to see performances presented by elite artists from around the globe. From roaring motorbikes with skilful manoeuvres at speed, to the beauty and strength of aerialists up high. There are thrilling, hilarious and awesome moments act after act, to satisfy all ages and appetites.

Added to their line-up this season is Daniel Vilar with his juggling skills and high energy are sure to impress.

Silvers are also very proud to announce their new Comic joining the team, “Mr Walison Muh”. Bound to induce convulsive laughter and tear-stained cheeks as his interactive style of comedy will take you somewhere unexpected. You may recognise Walison from his recent very successful appearances on “Australia’s Got Talent”.

Did we mention they have 2 Dinosaurs? Well, they do! Come see Fluffy and Spike (as we affectionately call them) do their stuff on stage, live, under the mighty big top. Whether it’s datenight, a family affair or grandparents wanting to spoil the kids, Silvers Circus is the entertainment destination for you.

See Silvers Circus at Petterson Lakes Tennis Club, cnr Learmonth & Thompson Rds. Patterson Lakes, from Oct 13 to Nov 5, 2023.

Police have established a crime scene and are looking into the cause of the fire. Any witnesses to the fire can help with the investigation by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

If you have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that hasn’t responded to antidepressant medication, learn about this research study of an investigational drug for MDD. As part of their study participation, participants will be regularly evaluated and closely monitored by a team of medical professionals.

To pre-qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 18 to 65 years of age

• Have been diagnosed with MDD

• Be in a current depressive episode for at least 8 weeks but not more than 24 months

• Have been taking an antidepressant medication for at least the last 6 weeks

Additional criteria will apply. All study-related visits, tests, and study drugs will be provided at no cost. In addition, reimbursement for study-related travel may be provided.

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Together, MDD patients may be able to contibute to our understanding of depresion.

Prayer’s place at council questioned

A PROPOSAL to consider scrapping the prayer read at the beginning of Frankston Council meetings has failed at the first hurdle.

Public Frankston Council meetings are preceded by the reading of a prayer, addressed to “Almighty God”.

Councillor Sue Baker raised a motion at council’s 2 October meeting asking for a report into the “appropriateness of a single faith prayer”. She called the motion a “response to the changing landscape of councils and community.”

“2021 census data reveals that our community is changing, and religious affiliations are changing,” Baker said. “The use of a Christian prayer or a single-faith prayer is inclusive of less than half of the population of the Frankston community.”

The request for a report was unsuccessful.

Councillors Baker, Claire Harvey, and Brad Hill voted for it, and councillors Nathan Conroy, Liam Hughes, and Suzette Tayler opposed. Kris Bolam and David Asker abstained, and Steven Hughes was absent due to suspension.

The mayor Nathan Conroy said that he was concerned the move would spark protests. “This prayer has been around for decades, 70 years as mentioned previously. It does mean a lot to me personally and I also believe it’s part of our seven-decade long history,“ he said. “We have a rich history of Christianity here in Frankston from the Irish and UK population as well.

“In this instance I would prefer not to go to consultation because I believe in the status quo of the prayer at the council meeting.”

The motion proposed by Baker would have seen a report sent to council in February next year - the report was proposed to cover the purpose of the prayer, the practice at other Victorian councils, and opportunities for consultation.

A summary prepared by Frankston Council officers read that council had not reviewed

its prayer practice since its implementation in 1953.

“Of the 79 [councils] in Victoria, approximately half continue to include a Christian prayer, and the other half have either dispensed with the prayer or (a small number) have a

School is sustainable

CORNISH College has received an award for its sustainability practices.

The Bangholme school was handed the award for its strategic plan by The Educator. It is one of 25 schools nationally to be recognised in The Educator’s “5-Star Sustainable Programs”.

Cornish College principal Nicola Forrest said “we are a community of explorers with the commitment and courage to redefine schooling for a sustainable future.”

Pothole causes chaos

DRIVERS who sustained damage to their cars while driving on Frankston Freeway last week could be eligible for compensation.

A huge pothole which damaged dozens of cars on Frankston Freeway has been repaired. The pothole wreaked havoc on traffic on the evening of 3 October.

More than a dozen cars had to be towed away for repairs before the situation was rectified.

The Department of Transport and Planning has confirmed that the hole has now been repaired. “Our crews have completed emergency repairs to repair a pothole on the Frankston Freeway on Tuesday night,” a Department of Transport statement read.

Bad weather was blamed for the road’s poor condition. “Periods of heavy rainfall increases the chances of potholes forming on our roads. This is why we have crews out inspecting every kilometre of our road network on a regular basis, identifying and repairing hazards if and when they do occur,” the department statement read.

rotating interfaith arrangement,” council officers wrote. “Members of the community of Frankston City have asked why a Christian prayer is included in local government meetings.”

Brodie Cowburn

The pothole was reported to authorities at 10pm, and was fixed later during the night of the incidents.

Drivers who sustain damage to their cars because of poor road quality could receive compensation if deemed eligible. For more information and to apply visit vicroads.vic.gov.au.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

Host Julia Zemiro (pictured) is a purveyor of fine conversation, amiably chatting to her diverse guests during this nature-loving travel series. But, as the final episode lands tonight, if there’s anything that viewers can take away from this refreshing amble it’s an appreciation for the natural beauty of our great outdoors. Tonight, Zemiro concludes her tour of 10 of Australia’s most idyllic walks at her old stomping ground in Bondi Beach.

FRIDAY

WHY SHARKS ATTACK

SBS, 7.30pm

Who needs to indulge in the terror of Jaws or The Shallows when there’s the spectacle of concerning real-life shark attacks to consider? In this British documentary, a mix of current affairs investigation and scientific analysis tries to answer the question as to why there has recently been a concerning influx of shark attacks around the world. Could growing pressure from humans, including man-made climate change, be changing how these fearsome predators live and hunt?

SUNDAY THE NEWSREADER

ABC TV, 8.30pm

It’s Australia Day 1988 and not only are Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the country, but there’s a re-enactment of the First Fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour. In tonight’s electric season two finale, there’s not only an abundance of ceremony and pomp for newsreaders Dale (Sam Reid) and Helen (Anna Torv) to digest, but also their complicated personal feelings. This exceptional homegrown series may be wrapping up, but viewers can rest assured a third season has already been given the green light: it’s no surprise given the finesse and quality of this ’80s-set delight. As Helen contemplates a lucrative overseas contract, the promise of more to come makes it even more gratifying.

MONDAY GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES

ABC TV PLUS, 9.20pm

British architect George Clarke (pictured) possesses a boyish, earnest charm that infuses his long-running series with an easygoing flair. As he returns tonight with an 11th season, this convivial antithesis Grand Designs celebrates innovative thinking on a small scale. Tonight, Clarke embarks on an emotional journey when he sends the caravan he renovated on the series 10 years ago to the scrap heap to make way for a new project in the form of a caravan set to be reborn in stunning arts-and-crafts style.

Thursday, October 12

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) International affairs program.

8.35 Grand Designs: South West London. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback. (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Queensland.

10.10 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+as, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R)

7.30. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (Final, PG)

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. Luke Nguyen explores Coimbatore.

9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv) The killer toys with the authorities.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)

11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)

3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf gets the truth from Roo and Marilyn.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Three African American mathematicians play a vital role in NASA during the early years of the space program. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.35 The Resident. (Ma, R)

1.35 Travel Oz. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

9.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. First innings. From BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.40 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Anna Torv stars in The Newsreader.

Friday, October 13

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis tours a heritage-listed garden.

8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) With two killers now on the run, Ian is forced to call in the Met to support the manhunt.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger.

11.05 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) A teen’s murder is investigated.

12.20 Frayed. (Mls, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Why Sharks Attack. Explores the cause of recent shark attacks.

8.35 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Wars. (Mav) A look at conflict in ancient Egypt.

9.40 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River: Battersea. (PGasw, R) Presented by Tony Robinson.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Unseen. (Maln)

11.55 Wisting. (Malv, R) 3.20 Going Places

With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Shiplap House.

8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, but who claim they were acting under orders from their superiors. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (PG) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGl, R)

Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.

11.20 MOVIE: The Terminal. (2004, PGal, R) Tom Hanks.

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Catherine Tate.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Taylor Swift.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Soccer. International friendly. England v Australia.

6.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – Polls Close. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

7.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Count. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

8.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Decision. Anthony Green and a panel of experts provide coverage of Referendum day.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale face an ethical dilemma.

11.00 Shetland. (Malv, R) Creggan seeks revenge.

12.00 Sherwood. (Malv, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. Hosted by John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs.

9.30 SBS World News.

10.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Orleans To Reims. (PGnv, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

11.40 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)

2.10 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R)

3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice Referendum. Coverage of the referendum.

7.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009, PGls, R) An editor gets engaged to her assistant. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds.

9.50 The Voice Referendum: Wrap Up 2023. Coverage of the referendum.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. First innings. From Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings

Break. Takes a look at the play so far in the ICC World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Jane Hall and Miguel Maestre head to Dubai.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible

II. (2000, Mv, R) A special agent is ordered to find a deadly virus stolen by a criminal mastermind. Tom Cruise, Thandiwe Newton, Dougray Scott.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

France 24 Feature.

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Take Sweden. (1965)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00

Compass. (R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R)

A bachelor party goes awry.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Mdls)

Dale and Helen find themselves at personal and professional crossroads.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Final, Ml, R)

Robbie’s marriage faces a crisis.

10.00 Annika. (Final, Mav, R)

A young woman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (Mal, R)

11.45 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R)

12.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.35 Escape From The City. (R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (Final, PG) 9.30 Rediscover

Victoria. (Premiere) 10.00 Travel Safe, Not

Sorry. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils

Super Series. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00

Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

Highlights. 5.00 Going Places With Ernie

Dingo. (R) 5.30 Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Holes In The Ocean. (PGal) The team explores the fate of a pirate fleet.

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. (PG) Takes a look at the life of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.

10.10 Empires Of New York: Cracks In The Facade. (MA15+ad)

10.55 Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold. (PG, R)

12.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

2.10 Patriot Brains. (Madls, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 3.00

Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Carlton v Collingwood. From Ikon Park, Melbourne.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Folbigg Special.

9.00 The Latest: Seven News.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Power Play. (PGa) Documents the 2011 crash of PNG Flight 1600 in Papua New Guinea’s remote Madang Province.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.15 The InBetween. (Mav, R) Tom and Damien race to stop a serial pyromaniac.

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs.

11.00 NBC Today. Noon Escape To The Country.

1.00 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Bowls Show. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 Heathrow. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 9.40 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.40 Late Programs.

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10 Years. 12.55 Korraiyn.

1.25 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Going

Places. 2.30 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.50 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.20 The Point. 6.20

Talking Language. 6.50 News. 7.00 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 8.05 The Australian Wars. 9.10

Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 10.10

MOVIE: Foxy Brown. (1974) 11.50 Late Programs.

Monday, October 16

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

12.00 Parliament Question

Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Italian Roots – Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, John Turturro.

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. Part 2 of 4.

9.25 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv)

12.00 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R) 3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGas, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 Drive TV. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday.

(PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Great Australian

Detour. 12.00 Bondi Lifeguard World

Adventures. (PGl, R)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGal)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Under Investigation: Ghost Ship. (Ma, R)

11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.40 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R)

2.05 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs.

11.45 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG)

1.30pm Rugby League. Pacific Championships.

Women’s. Week 1. Pacific Bowl. Samoa v Fiji. 3.40

Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s. Week

1. Pacific Bowl. Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands.

6.00 Customs. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege 2. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 Forensics: Catching

The Killer. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) The shooting of a corrections officer leads the team to an ex-marine who has gone rogue after he returned from Afghanistan. Tiff’s sister looks to her for guidance when their brother lashes out.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Commander Chase is abducted from her home by a US Army Ranger who has been accused of murder.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) A night beasting claims another withdrawal.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The FBI pursues a serial murderer.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.45 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.45 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Sri Lanka. First innings. From Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Sri Lanka. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Hillsong Story –Houston We Have A Problem. (Mals) Explores the rise and fall of Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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Tuesday, October 17

The Point: Referendum Road Trip.

8.30 Insight. (R) Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Making A Militant. A look at a deadly militant group.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Blackport. (MA15+av)

11.50 Catch And Release. (Mal, R) 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay.

(R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, October

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Question Everything. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

9.05 WTFAQ. (Final) A team tries to answer viewer questions.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.05 QI. (Ms, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R) 12.10 Annika. (Final, Mav, R) 12.55 Parliament Question

Time. 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40

Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Madlv) The remaining recruits learn about drone warfare.

9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Whitemoor. (MA15+a) Part 2 of 4. Takes a look at life inside HMP Whitemoor, a men’s prison that is known as Britain’s Alcatraz.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.

8.40 Under Investigation: Secrets Of Balibo. (MA15+av, R) Presented by Liz Hayes.

9.40 Love Triangle. (Mls) A cheating scandal

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Shark Tank. (Final) A panel is pitched inventions.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) An unknown shooter causes chaos.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 CBS Mornings. 5.30 Soccer. International friendly. Australia v New Zealand.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. Part 2 of 3.

8.30 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv) Kathleen is desperate to find her family but is talked around by Frankie.

9.40 Keanu Reeves: Pop Messiah. (MA15+av, R) Chronicles the career of Keanu Reeves.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns)

12.10 Vigil. (Malv, R) 3.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Return, PG) Two Newfoundlands are misbehaving.

8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Winter. (Premiere, PG) Stephen Fry explores how life on Earth is impacted by the planet’s journey around the sun.

9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.05 The Replacement. (Mal, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml)

Gavin Rubinstein searches for a cliff-top house. D’Leanne Lewis receives a business proposal from her boss.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.50 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mdlsv) Tom witnesses his mother’s betrayal and Brad’s obsession with his sister, resulting in a pursuit into the smoky wilderness.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv) Margaret goes undercover as a dishwasher.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

ACROSS

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8.

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LETTERS

18. Small & rotund

DOWN

1. Deteriorate, go ...

2. Contest court decision

3. Chowder ingredient

4. Gallivants

5. Wild

Vandalising Yes signs is anti-democratic

Many community members have been saddened by vandalism to vote Yes signs across the Mornington Peninsula.

This vandalism is not just random tagging by kids, it seems to be an organised campaign by people who, for some reason, are angered by the democratic process and the right of everyone to express their opinion. This has ranged from painting No across the signs to actually cutting the Yes from real estate type boards. This process would take some time and effort and property owners report feeling unsafe and violated by such a concerted effort to deface their property.

If people feel strongly about encouraging a No vote, then they should be prepared to display their own signs and campaign via respectful conversations.

Unfortunately, the leaders of the No campaign seem happy to incite fear, anger and resentment by spreading misinformation which can result in some people taking aggressive and destructive action against their fellow citizens.

So sad that such a simple, straightforward and positive proposal to amend our constitution has become politicised. Deb Fischer, Arthurs Seat

Democracy desecrated

I am used to a bit of hostility in election campaigns and some silliness around signs. However, this campaign has left me gob smacked. Every day I hear from someone who has had their Yes corflutes taken down or vandalised. What is happening?

The No supporters do not put up signs, they don’t wear t-shirts with the No slogan; I have rarely even seen a car sticker. And yet they vandalise the Yes posters. They cut the yes out, they paint them over, they take them down, there

was even one set on fire. An irate No voter put no stickers all over my friend’s car after abusing her at the polling booth.

And they are grumpy and angry, sentiments being fuelled by some of the extremists in the No campaign.

I am concerned about what this means for our democracy. Marg D’Arcy, Rye

No change needed

I couldn’t get to the voting centre fast enough after seeing an Indigenous senator behaving so badly on TV on 5 October.

It just shows what will happen if they get more voice. A yes vote will divide the country I love.

As for the young boys in gaol, they’re not there unless they break the law. I do not believe they deserve special treatment.

13. Edge of highway

14. More robust

16. Cinematographer’s apparatus

18. Vanuatu’s capital, ... Vila

19. Xmas period

20. Conjurer’s stick

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See page 15 for solutions.

YES signs have been vandalised and then restored. Pictures: Supplied

been hand-picked by the government of the day. We need our Voice to come from the people in our communities. We know the solutions to our problems we just need to be empowered to implement them.

Unfortunately, opportunity for respectful debate has been thwarted by:

Don’t know Vote No limits informed discussion and disrespects our democracy.

No details” The News 3/10/23).

Australia’s last referendum was 24 years ago and our constitution has remained unchanged since 1977. That’s 46 years ago. Opportunities for improvement, however small, do not come around very often. It’s important that Australians understand that the Voice would recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and has the potential to close the plethora of health and socioeconomic gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Leonie Bowman Safety Beach

Benefits such as pension and allowances are available to all, black or white. I do not think we need to change.

Historic crossroad

On Saturday 14 October Australia will stand at the crossroads of the history of our country.

In the [Voice to Parliament] referendum we will be asked two simple questions: Will we recognise First Nation’s people in our Constitution? Do we support a voice to advice parliament and the executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

I believe that we must answer Yes based on the simple fact that:

It is time to recognise the 60,000 year custodians of this land. First Nations people are integral of our history. It’s a profound fact.

To date Indigenous advisory councils have

A tsunami of fake news, misinformation and provocative disinformation has created fear and confusion. Particularly for the majority of Australians who have little contact with First Nations people.

It is time for Australia to unite and move forward. If we acknowledge our ancient Indigenous history along with our British history we can then strengthen the diverse multicultural society that is today’s Australia.

As a proud First Nations Jawoyn woman I employ my fellow Australians to vote Yes.

I long for October 14th to be a Cathy Freeman/ Matildas’ moment where we feel proud of our country. Irene Fisher, Dromana

Be informed to vote

Amid the muddy pool of Voice referendum misinformation, the proactivity of the If You Don’t Know, Just Ask campaigners on the Mornington Peninsula is admirable (“Progressives offer Yes,

This is an important moment in time. Make it count. Make an informed vote on 14 October.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Serious accident at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

A SERIOUS accident occurred Wednesday last, on the Hastings Road, Frankston, when Mrs. Roslyn Parris, of Baxter was driving her horse and gig into the market, was proceeding along the road, about 12.45pm, when a motor lorry laden with roofing tiles crashed into the rear of her gig, smashing it and the harness to pieces, throwing the lady heavily to the ground, rendering her unconscious.

Mrs. Parris was attended by Dr. Johnston who was summoned to the scene of the accident, and removed to Nurse Campbell’s private hospital “St. Pancras”, where she was admitted suffering from severe shock and bruises, and a broken arm.

The patient has not sufficiently recovered to be removed, but is progressing satisfactorily.

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CR. McCulloch at the council meeting on Friday last, drew attention to the overdraft on quarry that he said amounted to £17 loss per day for over four months.

The Engineer had said that a larger charge would have to be made, and he wished to move:

That a quarry committee meeting be held in a fortnight’s time to consider ways and means of more economically working same.

Cr. Oates said that the land that had been worked should have been sold and would help to defray costs.

Cr. May had made a study of the situation and was prepared to submit a model and plan for more economi-

cally working the quarry at committee meeting.

Cr. Gray drew attention to the drafting of matter, but did not wish to attack the working, as he was aware of the inconvenience that the engineer was working under.

To this Cr. McCulloch concurred and further stated that a person had pointed out to him how a great expense could be saved by means of installing a gravitation service for transporting the metal.

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THE headmaster of Frankston State school (Mr. J. D. Jennings) informs us that the sum of £5/5/- has been contributed to the Japanese Relief Fund by the staff and children.

Details of the items will appear in next issue.

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THE Engagement is announced of Miss Eileen Hunt, daughter of the late Mr. F. A. Hunt (late C.I.D. Russell Street, Melbourne), and Mrs. A. Hunt, “Tanti” Hotel, Mornington (late Frankston and Numurkah) to Mr. P. J. O’Connor, Petty Officer, Flinders Naval Depot, Crib Point, eldest son of the late Mr. P. J. Connor, and Mrs. A. Peel, Hackney, London, England.

***

CR. W. J. Oates left this week on a holiday trip to Mildura.

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THE parents and friends of the Scouts of 1st Chelsea (St. Chads.) Troop of Boy Scouts met at the Vicarage on Wednesday night, to discuss the matter of sending the troop on a trip to Adelaide to take part in the All Australian Corroboree to be held in

that city next January.

A committee was appointed to raise funds to meet the expenses of the venture.

A grand social is to be held on Tuesday, 30th October as a preliminary effort.

***

MUCH satisfaction is given by the clearing the trees from the bend at the One-Mile-Bridge, a far better view being obtained.

It only remains for the opposite side of the road to be cleared to remove every obstruction, thereby giving a clear and fine view of the whole of the dangerous bend.

The pot holes in the Melbourne Road still remain a nuisance to the users of this main arterial thoroughfare.

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H. DALY, ranger at Seaford, said complaints received as per shire secretary’s letter seemed very strange, as he was up and down the road two or three times a week, and there were no wandering cattle about. He inquired if he could pound off vacant blocks of land? He had warned two or three owners and they had kept their stock in since.

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SECRETARY, Railways, stating that additional kerosene lamp will be provided forthwith at the approach to the Frankston station subway on the down side, as a temporary arrangement, pending installation of electric lighting.

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THE use of concentrated manures makes a strong appeal to the man who has to pay freight, because it is a

direct saving in cost and handling.

About half the quantity of a concentrated manure gives the same result as the full amount of a weak manure. This means half the freight to pay and half the cartage and labor. The firm of Cockbills are specialising in these concentrated manures and announce by advertisement in this issue a reduction in prices of all manures.

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£500,000 for Developmental Roads

At the council meeting on Friday last the council decided to submit to the Country Roads Board the following list of roads which it is proposed to carry out during the next year: Humphries road, and round through quarry.

Boundary road, Mt. Eliza.

Extension, Baxter-Pearcedale east.

Wells road, Seaford.

Coolart road.

Grayden’s road (3-chain road be considered).

Boundary road, station to Tyabb road.

Bungower road.

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THE many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pratt will be pleased to learn that they returned to Frankston on Monday last after a six weeks holiday in New South Wales.

Mr. Pratt has greatly benefitted by his enforced holiday, and is now able to engage in business with his oldtime vigor.

***

THE many friends of Mr. E. McComb will regret to learn that he met with a painful accident on Friday last, having cut an artery in his foot.

He was attended to by Dr. Maxwell and is now in inmate of Sister Creswick’s Hospital, where he is progressing favorably.

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MISS Clare Bartleet had the misfortune to slip on a kerb last Saturday, sustained a severe sprained ankle which will necessitate her lying up for a while.

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THE numerous friends of Mr. W. Crawford Young will learn with regret that he has been confined to his bed since last Friday.

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AN event which will undoubtedly appeal to the Frankston and District people is the Pianoforte Recital to be held at the Assembly Hall, Collins Street, on Thursday, November 15, at 8 p.m.

Dorothea Macmaster (L.T.C.L. L.A.B., Mus. Dip. Melb), and her students will render a programme that will appeal to all lovers of music, and the following of Miss Macmaster’s students will appear:

Miss Ethel Oliver; Miss Doris Collard and Miss Sylvia Minchin.

A musical treat is in store for their Frankston admirers.

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IN future all communications, reports, etc., intended for insertion in this paper must bear the signature of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Editor.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 10 & 12 Oct 1923

The Great Mail Fail of 2023

By Stuart McCullough

I MOVED house. It was an epic event that took me to the limit of human endurance and I was relieved it when was over. Having moved into a new home, I’ve continued to receive mail addressed to the previous occupants. A lot of it. This is despite the fact that moving house would not have come as a surprise to them. Let me say at the outset that Australia Post has a fabulous (and cheap) mail redirect service available but those that preceded me had clearly decided against signing up. Then they cornered me.

As I was preparing to move in, they asked that I let them know if any letters arrived after they were gone. And arrive they did. By the tonne. And, so far as I could tell, among the avalanche of missives promoting various pizza chains, gardening services and such, was what appeared to be very important mail from major institutions like banks, phone companies, government agencies, to say nothing of Specsavers. After a fortnight or so, I sent the previous owners a text message. And heard absolutely nothing in reply.

I cut them some slack. I reasoned that moving house is a stressful experience and responding to my text message might not be at the top of their ‘to do’ list. So I waited. And waited. And sent another message. All the while, mail continued to accumulate. I was stuck – I felt the moment I decided to ‘return to sender’ was the precise moment they’d respond to my earlier messages. The pile of uncollected mail started to cast a shadow from the kitchen bench.

Before long, the bench disappeared beneath a mountain of unopened mail. This required me to find an alternative location to store it. Using a shovel and a wheelbarrow, I transported the misdirected missives to the spare room. Technically speaking, it then became the mailroom. As I dumped the latest barrow load onto the floor, I caught a glimpse of my future life, one in which

I was unable to walk from one room to another because of the piles of unwanted mail. I felt a chill. Perhaps the previous occupants were keen to shake off every vestige of their old life. Maybe they’d entered the witness protection program. They could well have decided that a text message from an unknown phone number was simply a scam and that after offering to send on their mail I’d be telling them I was their child and had an urgent bill to pay. Who could blame them?

On one level, I understand. Sorting out your mail can easily be something you put off. But it wasn’t just bills, important notices and offers for

an eye test they were missing out on. They were missing out on magazines.

I love magazines. For most of my life, I’ve read music magazines, pouring through the pages in search of something new and interesting. Magazines are an entire world into which you escape. And they represent such a broad array of interests – from food, to style, to travel. For reasons that I’ve never really understood, the magazine ‘Truckin’ Life’ – which I can only hope is not a form of rhyming slang – was extremely popular when I was in primary school. Magazines are so much more than words and pictures; they’re a por-

tal to another dimension.

‘Australian Shooter’ is – according to the website - the flagship publication of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia. Every month, a copy of Australian Shooter has turned up on my doorstep. If you’re passionate about such things, then I wish you the best of luck. But it’s not a world that I have any knowledge of and having the magazine arrive felt like I was being given a secret I hadn’t wanted.

Naturally, the magazine came wrapped in plastic. I never opened it, hoping still that the previous occupants might respond to my text messages and come and get their mail which, by now, had filled the spare room and was inching its way down the hall. But although I didn’t read ‘Australian Shooter’, I would see the cover. Front and back.

Each month, the back cover featured some version of the same advert. It was, I think, for gun insurance. Or at least I hope it was. Because, to the untrained eye, the advertisements came across as a little bit creepy if not outright threatening. Which is unusual in advertising.

The ad featured a person holding a gun of some description. And then a slogan that tried to communicate how affordable the product was without making it entirely clear that they were, in fact, talking about insurance. They could have been talking about anything. My favourite featured a photo of an older gentleman, grinning as he held a rifle. The slogan below the photo declared ‘it’s cheap!’ which I hoped referred to the insurance but could just as easily as life itself.

After numerous messages, I decided enough was enough. I’ve no idea how a simple courtesy became a major inconvenience, but it took four days to write ‘return to sender’ on each item of mail. No good deed, it seems, goes unpunished. But it does come with a complimentary subscription to ‘Australian Shooter’ magazine.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

VODAFONE

MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G

Rooftop Facility, 318-321 Station St, Chelsea VIC 3196

Site Ref: M0094 / JM9552, www.rfnsa.com.au/3196002

1.The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows:

Removal of six existing panel antennas and one parabolic

antenna

Installation of three new panel antennas (2.00m long)

Installation of three new panel antennas (1.83m long)

Installation of six new panel antennas (0.75m long)

Installation of ancillary equipment including eighteen remote radio units, cabling, antenna mounts and internal masonry strengthening Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment room on the ground floor of the building

2.Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as permitexempt in accordance with the Victoria Planning Provisions based on the description above.

3.Notification is being undertaken in accordance with Section 7 of Industry Code C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment.

4.Members of the public may obtain further information on the proposed work, and we invite you to provide written comments about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to Optus’ representative c/- Elliot Nelson, Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd; phone: 02 4022 9533; email: consultation@catalystone.com.au and post: PO Box 1119, Crows Nest NSW 1585 by 5:00pm on 26 October 2023.

unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS

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Pirates strike first blow, Flinders find a win

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

MPCA cricket returned last weekend with one-day action.

Reigning Provincial division champions Old Peninsula got their 2023/2024 campaign off to a good start at home against Peninsula division premiers Heatherhill.

The Pirates chose to bat first. Their best performers were Dylan O’Malley and captain Justin Grant - O’Malley scored 53 from the opening position and Grant scored 51 runs batting at number five.

Old Peninsula finished their innings after 40 overs with 175 runs on the board.

Heatherhill skipper Kristian Miller led from the front, but he didn’t get enough help from his teammates for a successful run chase.

Miller scored 73 runs before being dismissed by Justin Grant. The tail end fought hard after his dismissal, but couldn’t quite get over the line.

With time working against them, Heatherhill were bowled out nine runs short of their target. Their last wicket fell with four balls left to spare.

At Overport Park, Langwarrin

bested Baden Powell by five wickets. Baden Powell were bowled out for 148, and couldn’t defend their total.

Pines got their season started on the right foot with a seven wicket win over Red Hill away from home on Saturday. Sorrento thumped Long Island by 77 runs to close out the round.

PENINSULA

LAST season’s defeated grand finalist Seaford Tigers are off to a shaky start to their 2023/2024 campaign.

The Tigers took on Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday. They chose to bowl first, but struggled to make an impact.

Mt Eliza’s top order did the damage - the scoreboard read 1-128 before the wicket of Lahiru Opatha fell for 77 runs.

Mt Eliza scored 6/202 from their 40 overs. Liam O’Halloran’s three wickets helped to limit the damage.

The Tigers were no match in the end. After an opening stand of 27 between Brayden Roscoe and Benjamin Miller, they lost 6-24. Three of those wickets came without a run being scored.

Each of Mt Eliza’s six bowlers took a wicket and shared in the fun. Tom Baron took 2-9 from five overs and

Lahiru Opatha took 2-10 from four overs.

The Tigers were bowled out for just 101 runs, dooming them to a heavy defeat.

Rosebud scored a win at home in their season opener. They chased down Baxter’s total of 166 with an over and five wickets to spare.

Somerville were narrowly defeated by Moorooduc on Saturday. Moorooduc worked hard to defend a total of 138 runs. Somerville was bowled out for 131 with an over left to play.

Mornington were in fine form last weekend. The Bulldogs chased down Dromana’s score of 201 with six wickets left in hand.

DISTRICT

SUB DISTRICT premier Balnarring’s life in the District division got off to a poor start on Saturday.

The newly promoted side took on Flinders at home. Their top order played well - Jackson Hannah scored 55, Luke Hewitt scored 20, and Mark Walles scored 27 - but a massive collapse cost them the game.

Outside of their openers and first drop batters, no Balnarring player scored a double digit total. They were

bowled out for 155.

Mason Mail was brilliant with the ball. He dismissed both openers then helped clean up the tail. He posted figures of 4/16 from seven overs.

Flinders chased down their target with ease. Opener Jack Field scored an unbeaten 45, Mason Mail scored 45, and Sam Gove came in at number three and posted a half-century from only 36 deliveries.

Flinders reached their target in just 29 overs with eight wickets to spare.

Carrum Downs started their season with a thumping 127 run win over Carrum. Opener James Quarmby scored 49 runs, and James Abbotts and Robert Johnston each scored 59.

Delacombe Park were 42 run winners over last season’s losing grand finalists Seaford on Saturday. Crib Point also started their season with a victory - the Magpies beat Main Ridge at Ditterich Reserve.

SUB DISTRICT

A BRILLIANT unbeaten knock of 73 from 57 deliveries by Dilasri Lokubandara helped Boneo score a good win over Mt Martha on Saturday.

Mt Martha came into the game

looking to make amends for last season’s Grand Final defeat to Balnarring. They batted first, but failed to keep control of the game. Both of Mt Martha’s openers fell for low scores. Skipper Ben Stallworthy and Thomas Walker corrected course with scores of 36 and 50 respectively, but their dismissals signalled the beginning of the end.

Mt Martha scored 8-139 from their 40 overs. Boneo reached that target in 36 overs with four wickets left to spare.

Lokubandara was the star of the day. He smashed eight boundaries, including five sixes, during his entertaining knock.

Pearcedale started their season with a four-wicket win at home against Frankston YCW. Hastings and Tootgarook also picked up home ground victories over Ballam Park and Rye respectively.

Skye posted a massive score of 220 at Skye Reserve on Saturday. Their opponents, Tyabb, fought admirably to stay in the game but the task proved too much. Tyabb was bowled out for 173.

On bat: Frankston YCW clinched a 52 point over Pearcedale in their MPCA Sub-Districts 2nd XI match. Picture: Craig Barrett

Adams, Bambach join Langy

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

LANGWARRIN

gaffer Jamie Skelly

has wasted little time in refashioning his squad by signing two new players for the 2024 season.

And a third newcomer could be on the way if discussions between the club and an attacking player reach a positive conclusion.

Last week the local NPL2 club agreed terms with central defender Luke Adams and Queensland goalkeeper Griffin Bambach.

Adams, 29, boasts an impressive CV.

He has captained New Zealand at under-17 and under-20 levels and made five appearances for the full national side.

He started playing as a junior with Auckland-based Fencibles United eventually signing for Waitakere United as a youth before joining Derby County on a one-year contract.

He returned to Waitakere United before joining Wellington Phoenix for the 2013-14 A-League season.

Another spell at Waitakere United followed before he agreed terms in November 2014 with South Melbourne then under head coach Chris Taylor.

In 2021 Adams signed for Green Gully then switched to Dandenong Thunder for the 2023 season.

It’s a measure of his durability that he featured in all 26 league games for Thunder this year.

Adams arrives at Lawton Park amid high expectations of what he can deliver.

Last season Langwarrin and Melbourne City conceded 56 goals a tally only exceeded in NPL2 by bottom side Pascoe Vale.

And when veteran defender Simon Storey retired and took on an assistant coaching role it was important that the club sign a suitable replacement to guide a young defence.

“I have no problem taking on responsibility,” Adams said.

“I’ve taken on leadership roles before and I’ve been in the NPL for seven or eight seasons now.

“I’m a no-nonsense sort of player –talking, leading, organising – probably not the most talented but I’ll give you concentration and focus and I can help others along.”

Joining Langwarrin is a homecoming of sorts for Adams.

“I was actually born in Frankston so there’s a bit of a special touch coming back to where you were born.

“My parents came here from England then went back because of a family issue before going to New Zealand and settling there.

“Joining Langwarrin was a good opportunity for me to come to a family club as I have a six year old, a four-year-old and a newborn.

“I spoke to the coaches and it just seemed like a good fit in fact it ticked all the boxes for me.”

Bambach reached a similar conclusion after speaking to Langwarrin sponsor Greg Kilner and Skelly.

“I didn’t know much about Langwarrin at first but after speaking to Greg and Jamie and looking further into it they look like a really good club,” he said.

“I think they’re essentially a British club and they’ve got a good record at holding on to players so it seemed a perfect segway for me if I’m looking to play at a higher level.”

Bambach hails from the NSW coastal town of Byron Bay.

He played junior football there and after two seasons in the Bryron Bay

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seniors he moved to Burleigh Heads in the Gold Coast Premier League.

His next move was to Ipswichbased Western Pride under former Langy coach Terry Kirkham.

“I had a pretty good season there individually and that was the stepping stone for a move to Sunshine Coast Wanderers.”

But Bambach suffered back-toback season-ending injuries during his time there.

Four games into the 2020 season he suffered a severe shoulder dislocation and the following pre-season as he prepared for a comeback a training mishap resulted in a broken ankle.

It was back to Burleigh Heads for the 2022 season and this year he returned to Sunshine Coast Wanderers.

But the urge to test himself at a higher level prompted a call to Kirkham who recommended Langwarrin and the Victorian NPL as a progressive move.

There was another lure at Langwarrin drawing Bambach towards the club – goalkeeping coach Lou Kast-

ner.

“Yeah that was a big part of it too –to work with him.

“Obviously he’s worked with professional clubs before so I know he knows how to push me in the right way to get the very best out of myself and take me to that next level.

“And I’ll need that because I know Langwarrin has a strong core of keepers.

“I’m going there to fight for the number one spot – I want to try and get it for the whole season but that’s up to me whether I get it or not.

“I’m confident in my ability though.”

In State 2 news Skye United held its presentation night last weekend with Brett Heskins and Mark O’Connor sharing the senior men’s best and fairest award with Nhan Than runnerup. Ben Guerts won the reserves best and fairest and Charlie Jeffs was runner-up.

Leo McLeod won the senior men’s Golden Boot award and Daniel Cas-

tillo won the reserves equivalent. In the senior women Alex Jones won the best and fairest award while Neah Ascott was the reserves best and fairest.

The senior women’s Golden Boot award was shared by Jenna Chandler and Tata Ascott with Neah Ascott winning the reserves Golden Boot honours.

The senior women’s Players’ Player of the Year was Kerryn Thomson while Hollie McDonald was runnerup.

The reserve women’s Players’ Player of the Year was Chiara Ferra with Meike Berg runner-up.

In other news former Frankston City defender Bobby Adams died last week after a long illness.

Adams, 71, was a prominent member of Frankston’s 1979 squad that was beaten by Essendon Croatia on goal difference in the race for the State League title.

He made 90 appearances in the seniors from 1977 to 1981 and transferred to Mornington in 1982.

New arrivals: Defender Luke Adams (left) and goalkeeper Griffin Bambach are Langwarrin’s first new signings under head coach Jamie Skelly. Pictures: Supplied