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Bearsley mayor despite divisions Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors elected a new mayor last week. Cr Tamsin Bearsley won a five-three split vote against challenger Cr Steve Staikos at a public council meeting last Wednesday evening (11 November). Cr Bearsley succeeds former mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill who handed over the mayoral robes after his 12-month stint as Kingston’s civic leader. Councillors usually discuss who will be mayor at a closed meeting before a mayor is elected in public to resolve any differences of opinion so a new mayor begins the statutory 12-month tenure as civic leader and chair of council meetings with a united council front but councillors broke with tradition this year. Many votes on contentious subjects since the last council election in 2012 such as the possibility of development in Kingston’s Green Wedge have been split five-four between two groups of councillors, prompting Cr Staikos to publicly put his hand up to be mayor last week. At the meeting Cr Staikos said he decided to nominate for the mayorship, despite knowing Cr Bearsley had the numbers, because there have been divisions between councillors during this council term. “I made that unusual decision because I felt I needed to give the councillors and the community an opportunity to see there is an alternative voice and a different voice and view on this council and there is somebody New mayor in town: Cr Tamsin Bearsley was elected Kingston mayor last Wednesday after a five-three split vote by councillors.
who is willing to offer a variation from the status quo,” he said. “I really hope we can turn over a new page with this year … and make a shift away from ideological decision making and adopt a principle of consensus based decision making.” Cr Bearsley was elected to council in October 2012. An identical twin, she lives in Aspendale Gardens with her husband and two children. She works as a specialist IT teacher at a primary school. In a statement issued last week Cr Bearsley said: “I am proud to live and work in Kingston and look forward to working in partnership with our community to further improve and strengthen the city”. “We have resolved a number of long-running issues including residential aged care and protecting the northern section of the Green Wedge, but there are always further improvements to be made,” Cr Bearsley said. “Over the next 12 months council will be aiming to make significant progress on our community hubs at Carrum and Westall that will provide state-of-the-art facilities for local families and continuing to provide quality community infrastructure including playgrounds and sporting facilities.” Councillors thanked Cr Gledhill for his “tireless work” during his mayorship. The former mayor highlighted the protection of the Green Wedge from waste activities and the start of the construction of the Kingston part of the Bay Trail as major achievements during his mayoral term. He thanked his family, especially wife Angie, for their support while he was busy representing Kingston at events. Continued Page 6
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Lane way to new business way DECADES working at the corporate coalface have had a lasting impact on management consultant Georges McKail. The businessman has decided to look at working life beyond the daily grind, although coffee is still on the menu. The Mentone based consultant is launching a new space to foster creative community and artistic works and support entrepreneurial start-up ventures. The Beach Lane project is based at 642 Nepean Hwy, Carrum and features an artisan boutique shopfront, cafe and four upstairs studio spaces for yoga, meditation, private consultations and meetings for holistic businesses. “I’ve been wanting to do something like this for about 15 years,” Mr McKail said. “I figured I may as well try and do it before I get much older. I think the time is right.” Working in change management at big businesses since the mid-1990s has opened his eyes to how people are seeking a better work-life balance. “That kind of work has led me to realise a lot of corporate culture is pretty much toxic and work isn’t what it used to be. A lot of people are leaving the corporates or being asked to leave,” he said. “A lot of microbusinesses are looking to do their own thing and so this is a bit of a canvas to enable them to do that.” The building at 642 Nepean Hwy fitted the bill for Mr McKail. He said it is ideal since it is near the beach
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and near public transport. “It has a bit of a unique flavour to it. The building is 110 years old and a laneway alongside running to the beach.” n The Beach Lane project will be officially launched Saturday 21 November, 2pm by guest speaker Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny. The
Nothing ventured, nothing gained: Georges McKail at one of the studios at Beach Lane in Carrum. The management consultant is launching a creative space for entrepreneurial startups. Picture: Gary Sissons
Mum dies after head on crash A WOMAN from Carrum Downs involved in a vehicle collision last Monday (9 November) died in hospital last Friday morning. Amanda Matheson, a 47-year-old mother-of-two, died after her car was hit by a stolen BMW driven by a 15-year-old boy at about 7.40am on the Monday morning on Governor Rd, Mordialloc. She died at The Alfred hospital. The Ford sedan Mrs Matheson was driving was struck at the intersection of Spray Ave by a BMW four-wheeldrive allegedly stolen from Doncaster the previous Wednesday. The BMW was on the wrong side of the road and was being driven at high speed. A 15-year-old Patterson Lakes boy who was allegedly driving the BMW was arrested at the Chelsea Heights McDonald’s after the crash. The boy was charged last Tuesday with reckless conduct placing a person in danger of death, reckless conduct placing a person in danger of serious injury and other traffic offences. He was also charged with aggravated burglary and a number of thefts of motor car charges. He will face a children’s court at a later date.
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‘Overcrowded’ trains a morning pain AN AUDIT of passenger numbers on Frankston line trains during the month of May has found too many passengers were squeezed onto Frankston line trains on six occasions during morning 7-9am peak time services. Public Transport Victoria conducts a passenger load survey each May and October to assess overcrowding on trains across the state’s rail network. The latest survey, released this month, “recorded a total of six services in the AM Peak period where passenger loads did not meet PTV standards”. The overcrowding comes despite Metro Trains introducing two new train services during the AM peak travel period in the 12 months since the May 2014 survey.
Greens South-Eastern Metropolitan Upper House MP Nina Springle said the PTV data shows Frankston line trains “are amongst the most overloaded on the network”. “One third of passengers travelling along the Frankston line in the morning peak are on overloaded trains,” Ms Springle said. “This isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous. It’s no wonder that the roads are gridlocked when the trains are overflowing and unreliable.” Public Transport Victoria said it is working with public transport operators “to constantly improve and refine timetables, to reduce overcrowding on trains at peak times”. “Since 2012, we have introduced
more than 200 extra peak period trains per week to help ease train crowding, and have added more than 650 extra weekly train trips to timetables,” PTV spokesman Nicholas White said. “Several major projects are currently underway to help reduce overcrowding on the metropolitan rail network including the Melbourne Metro Rail Project, the removal of 50 level crossings and the introduction of high capacity Metro trains on the Cranbourne/ Pakenham corridor.” Mr White said a further five X’Trapolis trains due to be on the tracks next year will “provide more services across the network and meet the challenges, increasing use of the train network presents”.
Ms Springle said rail line infrastructure upgrades are also needed to ease congestion. We need to start planning the rollout of modern train signals, as the ancient system in place now is unreliable and can’t fit enough services into the morning and afternoon peak periods,” she said. Frankston line commuters were frustrated last Thursday morning (12 November) after several train services between 7.25am and 8.50am. Metro Trains spokeswoman Pauline O’Connor said three citybound and three outbound services were cancelled due to an incident on the rail line near Sandown Park station delaying rostered drivers, two because of train
faults and one due to an ill passenger. “We always try to inform our customers as soon as we are aware of any service alterations, including through station announcements, our website and MetroNotify app,” Ms O’Connor said. “Only one of these six cancellations was advised through our website and MetroNotify app, and we apologise to customers for this inconvenience.” The PTV passenger load survey found no services were overcrowded in the afternoon peak period in May on the Frankston line. One extra service was added in the afternoon peak time since the survey conducted in May the previous year. Neil Walker
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AN evening of senseless destruction of playground equipment has left Patterson Lakes Community Centre staff devastated. Centre manager Marisa Nowak said a weekend party at the hall got out of control and she was disappointed that rubbish had been strewn across the playground and equipment had been upended and in some cases damaged. “While some of the cost will be recouped from the bond paid by the hirers, it is still upsetting that this has happened,” Ms Nowak said. “While the majority of our users treat the centre buildings and equipment with care and respect, some do not and this will have a profound effect on some of our groups, particularly Friday playgroup.” The community centre is appealing for individuals, organisations or businesses who may wish to help financially or practically to repair the playground for the children who attend the centre.
“We work hard to provide our community with good, low-cost facilities and are constantly trying to raise funds to improve them. Our fundraising efforts for 2016 have been directed to improving our playground area with landscaping and equipment and this has now become urgent,” Ms Nowak said. “Perhaps there is a corporate sponsor out there who would like to come on board and help our team set up a playground we can all be proud of. We would be grateful for any assistance. Please call the office on 9772 8588 if you can help.” The Patterson Lakes Community Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which has been in operation since 1985. The centre offers a range of social, recreational and personal development programs for community members of all ages. See patlakescc.net.au for further information.
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No quick internet fix for Braeside businesses Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au BRAESIDE businesses have been shortchanged yet again during the rollout of the national broadband network. NBN Co updated its rollout schedule last month and it was revealed work will not begin to connect the suburb of Braeside to the high-speed internet network until the first half of 2018. Extensive lobbying by Kingston Council and local MPs to prioritise connections in Braeside to help the area’s businesses compete with global competitors has apparently fallen on deaf ears (‘Slow internet costing business’, The News 29/4/15). NBN Co spokesman Michael Moore said the three-year rollout plan released last month “is designed to ensure we meet the Australian government’s expectation that all Australians have access to very fast broadband as soon as possible, at affordable prices and at least cost to taxpayers”. “While NBN Co would like to connect everyone at the same time, we are constrained by both economic and physical resources.” Businesses at Braeside’s Woodlands Industrial Estate have struggled with slow internet speeds for years and are frustrated about the unreliability of connections at the business park. Nulab executive director Michael Warshall told The News in April that a lack of fast reliable internet connections is costing the digital printing company money. “We’re just five kilometres from the Mordialloc exchange, we’re running ten ADSL2 lines but it’s as slow as a snail so we’re becoming non-competitive,” he said. Nulab receives print orders electronically for quick processing but larger files can take “hours” to arrive, according to Mr Warshall. Federal Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus said it is “hugely disappointing” that the Braeside industrial precinct will not get access to the national broadband network until at least 2018. “As evidenced by their delayed and downgraded broadband plan, this government simply does not understand the need for high quality broadband,” Mr Dreyfus said. “Earlier this year Regional Development Australia and Regional Development Victoria found
that the lack of high speed broadband costs industrial precincts in the Cities of Greater Dandenong, Frankston and Kingston up to $8.4 million per annum. “I have been contacted by several businesses in the Braeside Industrial Precinct and have written twice to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, but have not yet received an adequate response.” Mr Dreyfus also criticised the federal government for rolling out “obsolete technology that simply won’t compete in the global marketplace”. Kingston Council CEO John Nevins said council had “advocated strongly” on behalf of businesses to have high-speed internet services urgently connected. “While we are pleased that Braeside has been included on the schedule for 2018, we will continue to look for immediate solutions for the local business community,” Mr Nevins said. “For example, council is facilitating an upcoming meeting between local Braeside industrial estate businesses and TPG to discuss a possible quicker alternative solution.” Critics of the Coalition’s NBN policy say the quicker rollout of the network has come at the expense of top internet speeds needed to align Australia with internet speeds in many first world countries. The Coalition opted for a less expensive fibreto-the-node model for the NBN compared to Labor’s fibre-to-the-premises plan when it was in government. The FTTN model relies on outdated copper cables to connect the network to premises at the final point of connection while the FTTP model offers faster internet speeds since homes and businesses are connected directly to fibre optic cabling. Labor’s NBN plan was budgeted at $44.9 billion before the party lost government at the 2013 federal election. The Coalition budgeted its plan at $28.5 billion before the election but the cost has since blown out to an estimated $46 billion. A NBN Co review of the Labor plan after the election found Labor’s network would have cost $73 billion if it had proceeded. Mr Moore said NBN Co plans to connect all premises to the national broadband network by 2020.
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Split vote but Bearsley new mayor Continued from Page 1 Cr Rosemary West said it is unusual for a councillor to publicly nominate for mayor despite knowing there is no chance of being elected. “This has been an exercise in democracy. Normally these events are pre-planned to a tee and I can think of only one other year in the 13 years that I’ve been on council that a councillor has been unhappy enough to run against the person who clearly had the numbers to be mayor,” she said. “I think it’s healthy for people to see there is a choice. Personally, I’ve been extremely unhappy on this council.” Cr West criticised the majority of councillors for a failed push to “carve up the Green Wedge” for residential development but said the Green Wedge has been protected despite those efforts. “It’s partly by luck, partly by good management and partly by the [Planning] Minister making it clear he is not going to consider any amendments to rezone any green wedge land for urban development,” Cr West said. Cr Tamara Barth, while not voting for Cr Bearsley as mayor, welcomed Kingston’s first female mayor in seven years to the role. Crs Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Gledhill, Paul Peulich, John Ronke backed Cr Bearsley as mayor. Crs Barth, Staikos and West voted for Cr Staikos. Cr David Eden was absent from the meeting. Cr Bearsley will be mayor until council elections in October next year. Elections are held every four years across Victoria to elect councillors.
Cult building: Alyce Adams, left, Tiana Hogben, Edward Cullen, Louise Cox and Hayley Adams celebrate the launch of the i can’t even web series featuring spoofs of the likes of Star Wars, above. Pictures: Felicia Smith
The Force is strong with web series sisters TWIN filmmaker sisters from Edithvale have won a national award for their i can’t even online TV series. Hayley and Alyce Adams were awarded the Best New Talent gong at the Australian Online Video Awards (OVAs) in Melbourne on 21 October. The duo’s comedy series which pokes affectionate fun at fans’ obsessions with pop culture touchstones such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Twilight and The Hunger Games was praised by judges for its “pitch perfect portrayal” of best friends Em (played by Louise Cox) and Lex (Tiana Hogben) who bicker over their favourite cult movies and TV shows. The Adams sisters were inspired to create
the i can’t even series, with the help of their Victorian College of the Arts masters classmates, after they attended the inaugural OVAs last year so the Best New Talent win means the project has come full circle. “Seeing the amount of local talent and the ‘just do it’ attitude of everyone was really infectious,” producer Hayley said. Writer Alyce hopes awards such as the OVAs can help digital and web series be recognised in their own right. “That’s the whole point of the medium. It’s something that wouldn’t work on film or TV. It’s kind of exciting to be at the front of this new medium and use the format to experiment and do something different.”
The sisters may make a second series of i can’t even and also have ambitions to work in the film and TV industry (‘Adams family values force awakens’, The News 2/9/15). The web series has been brought to the attention of a wider audience by leading pop culture sites such as The Nerdist and HelloGiggles. The Australian OVAs are hosted by Open Channel and ScreenPro, in association with Film Victoria, YouTube, Pozible and Docklands Studios Melbourne. See ovas.tv for the full list of award winners. See facebook.com/icantevenseries or ‘i can’t even web series’ on YouTube to watch all six episodes.
Hospital to lift game after carpark ‘oversight’ A LACK of lift access at a multi-storey carpark at Frankston Hospital has been defended by Peninsula Health on the grounds it was not necessary under Victoria’s building regulations. Peninsula Health chief operating officer Brendon Gardner told ABC 774 radio presenter Jon Faine last Monday (9 November) that no elevator access at the carpark was “an oversight” but said the hospital was not legally obliged to provide access for wheelchairs or prams at the carpark. “The top two levels are for staff and the bottom level is for visitors so under the requirements of the Building Code we do have to provide disability access in terms of the lower level,” Mr Gardner said. “We do believe that it’s an oversight
with regards to having a lift up to the upper levels even from a staff point of view.” Mr Gardner said the design “was in accordance with guidelines” at the time of construction. The Peninsula Health executive said the multi-deck carpark is one parking option at Frankston Hospital and there are 1250 vehicle spaces at the hospital grounds. Jon Faine said he found it “incredible” that a multi-storey carpark had been built without lifts. “It’s astonishing from an outsider’s point of view,” he said. When contacted by The News Peninsula Health provided a statement from director of facilities management Geoff DeCampo: “Frankston
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$80m lost on Kingston pokies Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au PUNTERS in Victoria lost $5.8 billion while gambling in the past financial year and poker machine losses in pubs and clubs made up $2.57 billion of the total losses as gamblers. An annual report tabled by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation in State Parliament last week revealed that in 2014-15 gamblers lost $2.57 billion on pokies, $1.84 billion on gaming machines and tables at Crown Casino and $857.6 million on racing, trackside, football and sports betting. Victorians also lost $500.6 million on lotteries and $16.7 million on Keno. While punters lost cash the state government raked in $1.62 billion in taxes and levies on gambling profits. VCGLR data shows Kingston pokies players lost $81.5 million for the 12 months from July 2014 until June this year, up from losses of just under $80 million in 2013-14. The City of Kingston is the tenth highest local government area for per capita spend on pokies in Victoria with an average loss of $670 annually per adult, according to VCGLR statistics. The Dingley International Hotel recorded the highest amount of pokies lost with $15.2 million lost by pokies players at the venue in a 12-month period. In 2013 the hotel’s owners Willetts D.I. Pty Ltd was fined $45,000 after a problem gambler complained the venue allowed him to withdraw $7000 from his account in a single transaction. Gaming venues by law must limit
single transaction withdrawals to $200. The problem gambler lost a total of $84,950 at the hotel within a month. A voluntary pre-commitment scheme, called YourPlay, aimed at problem gamblers and those who wish to limit their pokies losses will be introduced by the Labor state government in December. Gamblers will be able to sign up for a swipe card to set spending limits, set reminders and track how much time and money they are spending on gaming machines. The YourPlay scheme, designed by the Department of Justice and Regulation, has bipartisan support from the state Liberal National Coalition opposition. When launching a trial of the precommitment scheme in July, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Minister Jane Garrett said Labor “is leading the way with this Australian-first pre-commitment scheme”. “For the first time people will be able to walk into a gaming venue anywhere in the state and control how much time and money they want to spend.” Critics of the $197 million YourPlay scheme – mostly paid for by the pokies industry, after consultation with industry, community groups and researchers – note gamblers can choose to play on after they reach the preselected swipe card limit. Gamblers in the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston lost a total of $79.4 million and $62 million respectively on the pokies in the past financial year.
Terror ride as victims chased, attacked FOUR men in two cars chased and attacked a driver and his passenger in Graham Rd, Carrum, 9pm, Sunday 1 November. Their car was so badly damaged that it is considered a “write-off”. Senior Constable Chris Victory, of Kingston CIU, said the victims had turned from Station St into McLeod Rd where they saw two cars stopped side-by-side, blocking both westbound lanes on the opposite side of road. They tooted at the cars – prompting the savage response. The cars then spun around and began chasing the victims, with one racing around on the wrong side of the road to get in front of their car, while the other remained close behind. Approaching Graham Rd, the car in front stopped allowing the victim, 22, of Carrum, and his brother, 26, of Baxter, to turn right into Graham Rd. The three cars all pulled over, and the four men got out and began kicking the victims’ car, damaging panels and smashing the windows. One man used a sledgehammer to smash the rear windscreen. Another punched the passenger in the front seat three times through the smashed window. Both drivers’ side windows were smashed, as were the rear windscreen and front passenger side window. All four doors were damaged, and front quarter panels dented and taillights smashed. The driver was showered with glass from the windows causing small cuts over his face and arms. The passenger received injuries to the back of his head, nose and lip. The offenders were not known to the victims, whose 2000 Ford Fiesta hatch sustained damage to all panels. Nothing was stolen in the attack. The attackers’ vehicles are described as newish model silver SUVs. The men were described as: Caucasian, 1825, average height, wearing jeans, T-shirt, flat brim cap; African appearance, 18-25, dark clothing, flat brim cap; Caucasian, 25-30, 183cm, thin build, black snap back cap, black long sleeve top, dark pants. Maori, 18-20, 170cm, skinny build, T-shirt and shorts. Anyone with information on the attack should contact Senior Constable Chris Victory at Kingston CIU, call 9556 6111.
POKIES LOSSES IN KINGSTON Venue
EGMs
Dingley International 90 Sandbelt Club Hotel 100 Royal Oak Hotel 76 The Cove Hotel 53 Mordialloc Sporting Club 82 Tudor Inn Hotel 56 Chelsea Heights Hotel 40 Long Beach Hotel 49 Edithvale-Chelsea RSL 80 The Bridge Hotel 50 St Kilda Football Club 83 Highett RSL 41 Cheltenham-Moorabbin RSL 41 Clayton Bowls Club 29 Freccia Azzurra Club 35 Mentone RSL 25
Money lost* $15,203,550 $12,201,965 $8,438,678 $7,143,595 $6,151,277 $5,764,496 $4,921,719 $4,801,739 $3,800,548 $3,280,370 $2,294,691 $2,208,929 $1,977,219 $1,509,174 $1,118,835 $693,101
*Electronic gaming maching (EGMs) losses are for the 2014-15 financial year from July 2014 to June 2015. Data collected by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. See vcgr.vic.gov.au for monthly breakdown of pokies losses per municipality and venue.
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A SHOP assistant at Woolworths, Mordialloc, was sprayed with insect repellent by a man who had earlier asked her what shelf it was on. The 21-year-old female told police that, at 12.30pm, Wednesday 11 November, she saw the man spraying his clothes and asked him to stop. He told her: “You can’t tell me what to do” and sprayed her in the face and eyes. He then put the can back and approached the service area where he paid for other items and left. The man has since been banned from entering the store.
TWO teenagers were assaulted and robbed as they crossed the Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum, after a drink at The Cove hotel, 1.15am, Friday 13 November. The pair, aged 19, was approached by two men who called out to four others nearby. The victims were forced to hand over their wallets and phones. One of the men pressed a small axe to their faces and they were punched and kicked. The victims managed to run away and flag down a police car. The two main attackers are described as Maori, short stocky build, wearing a dark coloured hoodie, and the other skinny, taller, with short hair. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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A 15-year-old Seaford boy was stopped by five Sudanese men in Village Lane, Carrum, 10.30pm, Tuesday 10 November, pushed up against a fence and threatened with a knife. The men demanded the boy’s phone and iPad and forced him to delete data and divulge PINs. They also stole two jumpers, hoodie and jacket from the youth who was taken to a nearby park, punched and kicked, and detained for 45 minutes. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Art for sale: Mordialloc Art Group members Evelyn O’Neill, left, and Julienne Wold display their art wares. Picture: Gary Sissons
A COCOS St, Patterson Lakes, couple woke to find two men in their bedroom, 12.45am, Friday 13 November. The offenders entered the rendered two-storey house through a rear sliding door. Walking upstairs where the victims were sleeping, they took two mobile phones from a bedside table. The husband, in his 60s, attempted to chase the men but tripped and fell. Chelsea police are investigating.
MENTONE-Mordialloc Art Group members are gearing up for their annual art bargain sale, 10am-4pm daily, Saturday 5 December to Saturday 12 December. Open times on Friday 11 December are 10am6pm. The studio is in Granary Lane, Mentone, behind the post office. Artworks in all mediums, framed and unframed will be for sale, along with hand-painted Christmas and greeting cards. Works range in price from $10-$250. Visitors are welcome to attend what may be the last art bargain sale in the studio, as the art group – established in 1956 – is
TWO teenagers fishing on the Patterson Lakes waterfront were attacked and robbed by a gang of 15-20 youths, mostly Maoris. The 18 year olds, of Berwick, said they were approached from behind and asked for cigarettes. When they said they didn’t have any one of the group became agitated and the others ran to back him up. They demanded the victims’ wallets and, when one of the teenagers reached down to pick up his phone, he was punched in the head. The gang separated the teenagers, punching and kicking them, before stealing their wallets, phones and fishing rods. They walked off towards the Launching Way boat ramp where they were seen changing clothes. Chelsea police took the names of gang members, but identification was difficult and no charges were laid. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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moving into the new Mentone Activity Hub a few blocks away mid-next year. President Marg Duke said the 400 members were thrilled with the impending move. “We’ve been here for many years but the building badly needs repairs,” she said. “It’s very exciting. The new studio in Venice St, Mentone, looks terrific.” The group holds three exhibitions a year: one for all members, another for those in its art classes and the third the annual art bargain sale, where members seek to recoup some of their expenses by selling their works at “bargain” prices. Details: 9584 6376.
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A FRANKSTON man driving a black Commodore was intercepted by police attending a house break-in, Smith St, Carrum, 1.10am, Friday 13 November, and allegedly found to be driving with false number plates and possessing the drug ice. Police allege they found the drug in a mints container and, later, in the man’s shoe. The plates were seized. The man, 28, was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court in February.
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A 15 YEAR old from Frankston North was charged with handling/receiving stolen goods and trafficking a drug of dependence at Patterson Lakes, 1am, Friday 13 November. Police allege the boy was found with a stolen mobile phone from a break-in earlier in the evening. He was taken to Moorabbin police station where they say he admitted to receiving the phone in exchange for a quantity of cannabis. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Children’s Court later this month.
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Young visit old for playtime NATURED Kids outdoor playgroup members recently visited the picturesque Berkeley Village aged care facility, Patterson Lakes, to say hello. The little ones brought with them bouquets of flowers from their gardens as well as handmade cards – and also gave hand massages to the grateful residents. The children aged up to six enjoy being part of the healthy and happy outdoor weekly playgroup. They and the elderly residents enjoyed playing together, and sharing songs, stories and games about the life cycle of a butterfly. One resident, Silvia, who is turning 100 this month, loved the children’s
game of pretending to be butterflies and laying “eggs” (tennis balls) on the “leaves”. It reminded her of the days when she was a “crackerjack” tennis player – even beating grand slam winner Margaret Court! “There should be more of this type of interaction in our society,” teacher Narelle Debenham said. “The very young and the very old have time for each other. Such outdoor intergenerational experiences enhance the wellbeing of our community. “Now they are all friends.” Details: Narelle Debenham 0431791379 or Natured Kids on Facebook.
Bridging generations gap: Sienna brought flowers and a special card for residents at Berkeley Village aged care facility.
Creative inking brings awards Kingston’s talented young writers have been honoured in Kingston Youth Services Ink About It 2015 Awards. The Ink About It creative writing competition invited local youth to enter a short story, poem or song lyrics that interpreted the winning photograph in Kingston Youth Services recent photography competition Picture This. The winning picture Autumn Snow taken by 13-year-old year-old Heatherton Christian College Year 7 student Tess McCracken features a snow-covered country road at Mt Baw Baw with a lone figure walking in the distance. Entry was open to young people with a connection to Kingston, aged 12-25 years. More than 100 young people entered the awards with three winners announced at a special awards night held at Parkdale’s Shirley Burke Theatre on Thursday 29 October. First prize was awarded to 25-year-old Dingley Village resident Matthew Duigan. His short story
Winners are grinners: The winners of this year’s Kingston Youth Services Ink About It competition with former mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill.
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The Silver Fox is set in a fanciful landscape that is somewhere between dream and reality, and follows the silver fox through the snow-capped woods of this mysterious realm where not everything is as it appears. Everything changes come dawn. Second prize was awarded to 13-year-old Mordialloc resident and Year 7 Mentone Grammar student Ella Mairs. Her work Devil in Disguise is a beautiful and descriptive couplets poem that induces incredible imagery and a sense of wonder. Third prize was given to 16-year-old Dingley Village resident and Year 10 student at Heatherton Christian College Joshua Ratten. His reflective and contemplative poem What Lies Beyond the Fog? calls for people to use challenges to lead them to greater heights. Winners were selected by a judging panel from Kingston Youth Services and local youth. For more information on Kingston Youth Services and the support, groups and programs provided call 1300 369 436 or visit the website at kyfs.org.au
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Old boys and girls first hall of famers PROFESSORS, politicians, presenters, Olympians, comedians, footballers and one of the nation's top "spies" were among 38 people inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame of the Peninsula School on Saturday last week. The hall of fame has been created by the alumni association of the school in Mt Eliza, The Old Peninsula School Association, TOPSA. More than 120 people packed the H A Macdonald Pavilion at the school in Wooralla Drive to celebrate. They included three of the four principals who have led the school since it opened in 1961 – Harry Macdonald, Ray Hille and Stuart Johnston. Founding principal Rev Dr Dudley Clarke died in 2011 at age 90. Well-known inductees included federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt, Victorian MP Edward O'Donohue, former state MP and Attorney-General Rob Hulls, Australian Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson (son of Linda Morris and stepson of Mornington MP David Morris), Olympians Matson Lawson and Dale Stevenson, AFL stars Stewart Loewe and Nathan Jones, comedians Mick Molloy and Sammy J, and Channel Seven newsreader Peter Mitchell. And the spymaster? Nick Warner, Director-General of ASIS, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, who famously gave the first public speech about the service in 2012. Also inducted were the school's first doctor, Harold Armstrong (class of 1966), and first Rhodes scholar, Michael Garner (1977). Two women were inducted – Aus-
Young gun: Matson Lawson (class of 2010) was the youngest former Peninsula School student inducted into the hall of fame, and received his award from TOPSA committee member Lachlan Patton. Lawson represented Australia in backstroke at the 2012 London Olympics and won his first Australian title in the 200m backstroke in 2013. Picture supplied
tralian Army captain Courtney Ames (class of 2002) and Kara Richards (2005). Capt Ames was dux of her year at the Defence Force Academy in 2005 and dux at Royal Military College Duntroon in 2006, was among the first women to qualify in a specialist artillery role, and was appointed one of Governor-General Quentin Bryce's three women aides-de-camp in 2013. Ms Richards was a top level
netballer, a member of under-age Australian squads, Australian Institute of Sport scholarship winner, and member of Victorian Fury, Melbourne Vixens and Adelaide Thunder. The school went co-ed in 1995. TOPSA president Greg Sugars OAM said the hall of fame recognised and celebrated the achievements of inspiring alumni of the school. "By promoting their extraordinary success
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stories, other alumni and current students can be motivated and inspired to push the boundaries and realise their own dreams," he said. Principal Stuart Johnston said the honour roll represented "a living history of our school". More than 7500 students have attended the school. Hall of fame inductees: Sciences: Dr Harold Armstrong, Prof David Bogle, Dr Chris Kimber, Dr Adrian Oates and Prof Michael Sandiford. Arts: Emeritus Prof Richard Freadman, Sam McMillan (Sammy J), Mick Molloy, Mark Pennell, Lachlan Redd, James Rees and Dr Richard Vaudrey. Sport: Robert Bedford, Mitch Frey, Sam Griffiths, David Hille, Adam Hoyle, Nathan Jones, John Kilborn, Matson Lawson, Stewart Loewe, the late John McCarthy, Bryce McGain, Ian Peebles, Kara Richards, Dale Stevenson, Nathan Taylor and Brett Zeuschner. Community and public service: Capt Courtney Ames, Cr David Gibb, Rob Hulls, Greg Hunt, Edward O'Donohue, Nick Warner PSM AO and Tim Wilson. Commerce and industry: Warwick Bray, Graeme Brooke, Michael Garner, Prof Ian Macdonald, Stephen Mills and Peter Mitchell. Services to the school: Stephen Brennan, the late Rev Dr Dudley Clarke OBE, Rick Grimley, Ray Hille OAM, Rev John Leaver AO, Harry Macdonald OAM, Roderick McKillop, Neil Taylor and Steven Wiltshire. Mike Hast, a former student at Peninsula School.
Workers killed on the job on same day AN electrician, 25, died last Thursday (12 November) while performing regular maintenance on the roof of an air conditioner factory in Canterbury Rd, Braeside. Colleagues of the man, Ron Ricketts, later paid tribute online, calling him a “good mate who had died too young”. On the same day Carlos Araujo, 29, was killed when a section of pipe fell from a forklift at a concrete pumping company in Kirkham Rd, Keysborough. Mr Araujo was bassist of heavy metal band Crowned Kings. Its members said on Facebook: “It’s with heavy hearts and our deepest condolences that we say goodbye to our best friend.” Both men died at the scene. WorkSafe is investigating the incidents. A spokesman said the lead-up to Christmas was “the most dangerous time of year”. “More workers are killed at this time than any other,” he said. “It’s a busy time when people may have their minds elsewhere.” He said there had been 15 workplace deaths so far this year – compared to 16 for the same period last year – and five in the past nine days. According to WorkSafe’s executive director of health and safety Marnie Williams statistics show that November and December is the most dangerous time of year for Victorian workers. “Our figures show that since 2005, almost 25 per cent of all workplace fatalities have occurred in the final two months of the year,” Ms Williams said. “So we are asking every employer to stop and make absolutely sure they have the systems in place to protect their employees.”
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Welcome home for Private Berry Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE monthly meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers Association will be held on Monday evening next, when Mr T M Burke will deliver an address on cooperation. *** WORD has been received that Private F. A. Murray, of Somerville, has been wounded in the forehead while at the front at Anzac. It is not known whether the wound is serious or not. *** A welcome home social will be tendered to Private E. A. Berry at the Langwarrin Hall this evening, and at the same time a farewell and presentation will be given to Gunner Wm. Evans. A good programme is being arranged, and an excellent evening’s amusement is assured. *** A “Wattles” Club dance will be held tonight (Saturday) in the Mechanics’ Hall. One shilling is the price of admission, and supper will be provided. All proceeds are devoted to the fund for sick and wounded Australians. Everybody is invited to come along and show their sympathy in a good cause. *** WE note that Mr A. W Taylor of the Frankston Motor Garage has the district agency for “Overland” cars. He has purchased a car from a shipment of 1916 models which is arriving in Melbourne early in December. Mr Taylor now has the agency for “King” ‘Studebaker” and ”Overland” cars and he will be glad to talk to any one wishing to know more about them.
*** AN oil painting was raffled by Mrs Reynolds on Tuesday. There were 225 names secured and No 15 proved to be the lucky number, which was held by Private Sid. Marsh, who is now on his way to the fighting line with the Expeditionary Forces. The proceeds of the raffle (18s 9d) will be handed over to the Red Cross Fund. The picture was painted and presented by Miss N. Blunden. *** OUR readers will no doubt be pleased to learn that Mr Frank S. Plowman, son of Dr Plowman, although he has not completed his first year as a Staff Cadet at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, has won the tennis championship (singles) of the Military College, as well as the Mile Walk of the College Sports. His tennis game must have improved immensely, as although he, when in Frankston, played a sound game, it was nothing extraordinary. *** A meeting of ladies was held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday evening for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with the refreshment stall at the Athletic Sports on New Year’s Day Mrs H M’Comb was appointed President, and Miss Gregory hon secretary. Those present formed themselves into a committee, with power to add, and it was decided to run the stall on the same lines that were so successful last year. A further meeting is called for Tuesday evening next, when it is requested that all those
interested will attend. *** FROM the Brisbane (Queensland) “Herald” of October 29th, we note that Mr Frank Jolly won the Spencer First Division Sheffield Handicap, run on the Brisbane Cricket Ground, on the evening of 27th October. The Brisbane “Herald” says Jolly, who shaped in quite his best form, beat a hot pot in the Victorian runner, P. Quinlin, who was not equal to pacing it in, with the popular Jolly, in the final. A week later, we note with pleasure, Mr Jolly also won the big Glideway Sheffield Handicap, in the presence of many thousands of spectators. Mr Jolly is a Frankston boy, and has for the past six years, represented the Vacuum Oil Co, Pty. Ltd., in Brisbane. *** OWING, no doubt, to the changeable weather we are experiencing, colds are very prevalent in Frankston at present and several residents are laid by for a time with rather severe attacks. Miss Feldman is at present an inmate of St. Pancras hospital suffering from pleurisy, and Mr E. K. M’Comb, who has had a severe cold for a time has developed pneumonia. We offer them our sympathy, and trust that it will not be long before they are both on the road to a complete recovery. *** ANNIVERSARY services in connection with the Frankston Methodist Sunday School were held on Sunday last, when the Rev T. Adamson occupied the pulpit morning, afternoon
and evening, and gave interesting addresses to good congregations. Special hymns were sung by the children, under the leadership of Mr H. Prosser. The orchestra, consisting of Messrs Ellis and Deane, (violin) H Prosser, E. Willox, L Gunther (cornet) Messrs D. Petrie, and L. Prosser (euphonium) and Mr Kemp (bass) also added considerably to the harmony. Miss Jackson presided at the organ. On the Monday evening the services were continued in the church, when a good programme was rendered by the children, and friends, Rev R Jackson presiding. During the evening the chairman presented Mr H. Prosser (superintendent of the school) on behalf of the scholars, with a silver cake basket, as a slight memento of the occasion, and in appreciation of his valuable services. The anniversary was one of the most successful yet held and great interest was manifested in the proceedings throughout. *** THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Wednesday evening, Rev G. A. Kitchen in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following correspondence was dealt with :— From Acting Secretary Victorian Railways, stating that arrangements had been made for the Departmental photographer to visit Frankston with a view to obtaining photographic views of the locality —Received. From Deputy Post master General,
in reply to a request to install the telephone at the local railway station, stating that it was considered that the revenue that would be derived there from would not be sufficient to warrant the installation—Received. An account for 12s 6d.was passed for payment. Mr Wheeler moved that the Postmaster General be written to, strongly protesting against the alteration of the time of arrival of the evening mail in Frankston as besides being inconvenient, was detrimental to trade, and next to useless. Seconded by Mr Kitchen and carried. Mr Wheeler moved that the Council be asked to exercise proper supervision over the public bathing boxes, in Frankston, as at present they were in a filthy condition and a menace to health. Seconded by Mr Young and carried. Rev G. A. Kitchen moved that a protest be forwarded to the Minister of Defence against the laxity shown by the authorities at Langwarrin, in allowing the soldiers, affected with disease, to come and go at will. Seconded by Mr Gregory and carried. The meeting then closed. *** Australian Expeditionary Forces. Recruits Wanted. Every man physically fit is wanted. Conditions of enlistment: Age—18 to 45 years. Minimum height— 5 feet 2 inches Chest measurement—33 inches *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 November, 1915
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To Sir, with lots and lots of love By Stuart McCullough THE dream is over. For two and a half years I was in with a shot, but not anymore. Granted, my chances of being knighted were so slim that if standing side on you’d be lucky to see them at all, but a chance is still a chance no matter how remote it may be. That news the imperial honours system has been junked should break just weeks before a new Star Wars film is released - presumably robbing imperial Storm Troopers of any hope that their work trying to fend off a Jedi-led insurgency might finally be recognised in a meaningful way - is almost too tragic for words. The abolition of knights and dames creates a giant vacuum. By which, of course, I mean that it sucks enormously. Sure, we still have various honours we can bestow on our best and brightest but, for mine, titles like ‘Order of Australia’ have always sounded like something that comes with chips and salad. It seems terribly administrative. If we can no longer climb aboard the Dame Train or aspire to becoming Knight Rider, then we need something equally as dazzling. Something with some spark. Some pizzazz, if you will. So if ‘knights and dames’ are out, is there any chance of introducing ‘guys and dolls’ instead? Damon Runyon might well turn in his grave at the thought, but the idea that recipients might deliver their speeches before high-stepping down the steps while performing ‘Luck Be A Lady’ is thrilling beyond compare. Or if that’s too old-fashioned, perhaps something
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a little more contemporary like the ‘Captains and Tennilles’? Or, for those who feel uncomfortable with any honours system that imposes a gender divide, maybe an awards system involving ‘Burt and Ernies’ or ‘Laverne and Shirleys’ would do the trick. Although I very much like the idea of being honoured by my country, I’ve no idea what it is I’ve done that might cause such a gift to be bestowed on me. Not that I suffer from any shortage of talent. More that these various abilities are not the kind of things the
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‘mainstream’ would generally deem worthy of recognition. For example, I have an eerie ability to find my wife’s house keys. I don’t know exactly how; whether it’s luck or divine intervention, but wherever those suckers are hiding, I’ll be all over them like a rash on a baby’s backside within moments. All I need to do is close my eyes and – kapow! – I know where to look. Chances are it’s because I have the kind of memory that would make the Elephant Man weep with envy. My wife, however, strongly suspects that
I hide her keys for the sole purpose of being able to heroically recover them at some later point. She may well be right. Luckily, stealing and then recovering someone else’s house keys is far from my only talent. I am also a hell of a reverse parker. Granted, I only started reverse parking after many years of avoiding it altogether, preferring instead to circle block after block in an never-ending pilgrimage to find a space large enough to go ‘front end first’. Had my driving instructor known about these activities, he would surely have retrospectively disqualified me. However, after a time, I both grew in confidence and obtained a smaller vehicle and tried my luck backing in like a regular person. At first the results were varied. But soon, after much persistence, I was able to park my car perfectly with as few as seven attempts. I distinctly recall one particular occasion on which I succeeded in squeezing my Daihatsu Charade in between a Range Rover and a brown Camira outside Los Chicos in Balaclava in a single go, much to amazement of those waiting for the number 67 tram. If that doesn’t warrant being made a knight of the realm, I don’t know what does. But it’s not all key discovering and reverse parking. Not at all. I am also extremely good at returning videos on time. Sure, it’s a skill that’s now about as useful as blacksmithing or being a candlestick maker, but at the time it seemed quite freakish. Even when indulging in five weeklies for ten dollars, my ability to get them back before
incurring a fine can only be described as prodigious. Sadly, video stores all shut up and went out of business before my achievements could properly be celebrated. Who knows why I feel strongly? Paperwork may have something to do it. Who when filling in some manky piece of paperwork and upon being pushed to select from ‘Mr’, ‘Mrs’ or ‘Ms’ hasn’t longed for something more exciting. For as long as I can remember, I have ached to tick the ‘Other’ box. Beside the box would be a blank space or series of dots, inviting you to provide more information. I would, of course, be glad to oblige. Beside it, I would write in very plain, clear letters, ‘Sir’. It would impress the heck out of the cabin crew as I handed up my customs declaration, to say nothing of when I completed the application to join the local Video Ezy. These ambitions, however, will now go unrealised. Sadly it is not to be. I am destined to remain un-knighted for my services to reverse parking, and unrecognised for my achievements in locating errant house keys. And as for a lifetime of accomplishment in the field of timely video return, it will go unremarked upon. So for all those who have let themselves laugh aloud at the news that imperial honours are, once again, to be relegated to the scrapheap, think about the real victims of this decision. Or, better yet, watch me complete this reverse park and, once complete, come over and shake my hand. After all, I deserve something. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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THE PENINSULA PICNIC RETURNS IN 2016 The picnic basket just got tastier! We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented multi ARIA Award winner Missy Higgins, bringing with her a catalogue of sweet hits for picnickers in 2016. Joining this year’s menu of music, with his blues and roots flavour will be sonic virtuoso Kim Churchill, Powderfinger guitarist extraordinaire Darren Middleton giving the Peninsula a taste of his solo offerings, rising Adelaide folk star Timberwolf and Shoreham local singer songwriter Ruby Whiting.
Increasingly it’s known for its gourmet food too. Put it all together and it’s a stylish place, indeed. With this new venture, it may just redefine the very idea of a simple Sunday picnic.” The Guardian “The sight of discovering such quirky finds like witty signs to make you smile and food that had be created with love and passion and had you licking your lip has us excited for 2016!!” Wicked Child “The first non-race day event at the racecourse was a complete success, with a sell out crowd of over 4,500…wine flowed from all four corners of the festival…The perfect weather, combined with some ice cold Pimms made the day one of the most unique and memorable festivals of 2015 … Keep an eye out for The Peninsula Picnic, because it is going to get bigger and bigger each year.” Adam Not Eve
Roll out your picnic rug, and relax to the sweet sounds of some of Australia’s finest acts, while taking your taste buds on a trip to heaven discovering the best food, wine and produce from Peninsula favourites, our full list of food and wine providores will be announced in the coming weeks. After a sold-out inaugural event, the Mornington Peninsula’s most extensive food, wine and music gathering, The Peninsula Picnic, is returning this March with a bigger lineup, a larger site, plus even more gourmet restaurants, decadent wineries, fresh local produce and quality artisan wares. With a country harvest atmosphere, The Peninsula Picnic takes place over one unique
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“The Mornington Peninsula, about an hour from Melbourne, is beautiful with its boutique wineries, rolling hills and long beach walks.
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BRINGING BACK ‘THE BOSS’ By Melissa Walsh If you love Bruce Springsteen then you don’t want to miss Thunder Road ‘The songs of Bruce Springsteen’ at The Grand Hotel on November 20. Without a doubt Australia’s number one Bruce Springsteen tribute band, Thunder Road capture the magic of a true live Bruce Springsteen show in all its rocking glory. Thunder Road take their audiences on a musical journey through Bruce’s entire career. Playing all of Bruce’s classic hits from ‘Born to Run’ and ‘Born in the USA’ through to his current day releases. Talented Mornington musician, Gavin Leadbetter from Nepean Music heads up a full seven piece ‘E-street’ style backing band and they don’t cut any corners on their way to giving Springsteen fans, a show as good as it gets. “It all came about after we had a successful country rock band which is still going, and decided to have a break from that,” says Leadbetter. “We realized we played Springsteen music together really well and we added a couple of different members to the band to make up like the E-string band with an organ and saxophone and female vocal to give it that big authentic sound. It was about 2012 when we started putting this band together.” Along with Leadbetter on lead vocals and
guitar, the Thunder Road band includes Mitch Dean, backing vocals, guitar and harmonica, Darren Shiels, drums, Dean Harris, bass, Simon Leveret, piano and organ, Dave Hedges, saxophone, brass instruments, organ, and Natalie Mincher, backing vocals. “Our very first gig was in 2012 and we simply spread the word we were doing Bruce Springsteen songs and the work started pouring in. I am not Bruce Springsteen but we do put the
energy across the songs across and that’s how we do it,” says Leadbetter. “We do all his hits, everything from Born to Run to Born in the USA and everything in between, all the big album tracks and all the crazy hits in between.” With an audience following of the old faithful Springsteen fans that have been loving his music since the 70s and young kids who have just started getting into the classic Springsteen vibe, the show at the Grand is sure to be epic.
“We sill be doing two big one hour sets on the night, starting around 8.30pm, and we can’t wait,” says Leadbetter. But tickets online or at the door. This is an 18+ event. Thunder Road ‘Songs of Bruce Springsteen’ is at The Grand Hotel, 124 Main Street, Mornington, Friday November 20 from 8pm till midnight. Phone 5975 2001. www.grand.net.au
CASUAL AND CREATIVE AT COUNTING HOUSE By Melissa Walsh A sunny modern deck, a fresh coat of paint and new menu and the Counting House is back with a relaunch; with owner Max Griffin breathing new life into the circa 1912 bank building.
and a more upmarket vibe. In moving with the times, we decided to stay true to our quality produce and dishes, but create a more casual menu that offers full meals as well as grazing plates and nibbles.”
Relax on the front terrace looking over the park and bay, with a wine, a beer or just a coffee and cake, or enjoy some tasty delights from the new Counting House menu.
Enjoy the best of both worlds with the Counting House offering delicious specials every day like the Counting House pie, or the Bank Sandwich. There is gnocchi with broad beans and peas, pork sausages with chargrilled apple and mash, and scotch fillet with fries. For those who like to graze, you can’t go past the pork sliders, duck liver pate, or pumpkin and goats cheese croquettes.
Inside the bleached wood décor and timber floors provide the perfect backdrop for the stunning new artworks that light up the rooms, so there’s still plenty of French charm to enjoy, from the restaurant that sits on the promenade. With an extensive background in hospitality, Max has developed his skills whilst working in restaurants overseas and currently owning inner city bars. After moving to the Mornington Peninsula with his family, and teaming up with head chef Gavin Ong, he was finally able to fulfill his dream of owning a restaurant by the ocean when he purchased the 100 year old building. “The historic building was previously the state savings bank, which is why it has the name Counting House,” says Max. “It has heaps of original features and even the repainting had to be done in heritage colors. We have the original building’s
For a special dinner or catching up with friends, the evening menu is mouth watering, including oysters with shallot and red wine vinegar, pork, chicken, pistachio and prune terrine for starters, or clam linguine with white wine sauce, and smoked duck salad with beets and feta to name a few. fireplace, pressed metal ceilings, and bank vault, which has been converted into a wine cellar. The blackbird silhouette is the emblem of the counting house and is historically significant.” With dishes sourced from mainly local
suppliers and a seasonal menu, Counting House always offers gastronomic surprises. “Part of the refurbishment has been to change the menu to a more casual fare,” explains Max. “We had previously been more a la carte with classic French dishes
Counting House is fully licensed and offers a comprehensive wine list that showcases local wineries, and breweries in Red Hill and Mornington. Counting House is at 787 Esplanade, Mornington. Phone 5975 2055. www.countinghouse.com.au
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By IT Gully SORRENTO looks to be staring down the barrel of a significant loss to Somerville in MPCA Provincial cricket. The Sorras seemed to give themselves every opportunity to pick up the four points after rolling the home side inside 50 overs. However, the Eagles scored at almost four runs an over and were able to set the visitors a more than reasonable target of 197 to chase down. Jack Barbour was the chief scorer for the Eagles with 44 while Brad Rossborough hit 26 and Craig Black 23. Rob Parslow was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with 4/33 from 18 overs, while Jayden Morgan claimed 3/31. The loss of AJ King was a telling factor.
With a further 30 overs to play for the afternoon and playing without Nick Jewell also, the Sorras were soon in all sorts of trouble with Corey Harris, Bobby Wilson and Jedd Falck back in the sheds before the score had hit 20. Anthony Blackwell soon followed and at stumps, Sorrento was in genuine strife at 6/46. Matty Roach carried on his sensational form for the Eagles, claiming 5/18 from 12 overs. Baxter went from being in all kinds of trouble against Langwarrin to be in a strong position at the end of the day’s play. Baxter won the toss and batted first and were up against it at 2/29 and then again at 5/59. However, Chris Brittain picked up a half century (51) and Leigh Paterson again had a significant impact in the middle order when his side was
struggling, scoring 51. The home side set the Kangas 155. Adam Campbell was the pick of the bowlers for the Kangas with 4/57 from 21 overs, while Nathan Volpe (3/33) and Matty Prosser (2/19) also played their roles. In reply, the Kangas are in some real strife at 4/49. Dale Irving caused the visitors all kinds of problems and ripped through the top order to finish the day with 3/10 from his nine overs. Crib Point has already picked up a first innings victory against Mt Eliza. The Mounties were bowled out for just 90 in 47.5 overs after Jacob Cook tore through the bottom order to claim 6/24. Glenn Barclay picked up 2/32 and Brad Davidson took 2/28. Keith Biggs was the best of the Mt Eliza batsmen with 32. In reply, the Magpies are 4/98, a lead of eight runs.
Matty Blake is not out 41 and Henry Dolphin is unbeaten at the other end. One senses there is a still a lot of cricket left in this one. Rye is in serious trouble yet again. With two outright victories against them already and things already very embarassing for the proud club, Rye is staring down the barrel of a third against Long Island. The Islanders went out on Saturday and played like it was a one day match. They blasted 6/240 in 46 overs with Justin Bridgeman getting 70 and Simon Dignan opening with 76. Cooper Harris snared 4/71 from 13 overs for the Demons. In reply, Rye was bowled out for just 49 in 28 overs. Matt Noldt top scored with 22. Scott Phillips picked up 6/27 in 14 overs and Chris Hocking picked up a couple. Facing the last six overs of the day,
Rye lost Noldt and will resume on week two at 1/7. Long Island will not need to bat a second time. The match between Pines and Mornington appears as though it may go down to the wire. Despite scoring just 135 in 67.4 overs, the Doggies did have the upper hand at stumps when they removed three of Pines’ top four batsmen for just 28 runs. Earlier, Ricky Ramsdale took 4/42 and Pat Jackson and Luke Bartlett took two wickets each. Brad McDonald top scored for the Dogs with 24 while Luke Popov made 20. Moorooduc and Peninsula Old Boys are locked in a battle also. The Ducs made 171 with Sam Adams top scoring with 37 and Wade Pelzer being the unlikely hero with the ball for the Old Boys, taking 3/17. In reply, the Old Boys are 1/17.
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DISTRICT
By IT Gully SEAFORD has a lot of work to do in the field on day two of its match against Baden Powell, the side dominating MPCA District cricket. Seaford won the toss and batted first on Saturday at Seaford Reserve and got away to a flying start, getting 50 on the board without loss. However, the home side lost four wickets inside 22 runs and were in some trouble at 4/77 with Ryan McQueen (29), Paul Hartle (23), Faisal Payenda and Damien Lawrence all back in the sheds. Nick Simpendorfer offered some resistance in the middle order with a hard fought 53 but there was no fight below him. The final four wickets fell for just 30 runs. Michael Ballard claimed 3/23 for the Braves, while Tom Wood helped himself to 3/9 from eight overs and Ryan Barnett opened with 3/57 from 20 overs. In reply, the Braves are cruising at 1/89. Nathan Cassano is unbeaten on 51 and Rhys Elmi is not out 25 at the other end. Pearcedale and Red Hill are two undefeated teams well in battle after day one at Pearcedale Reserve. This match is must see viewing on day two after 15 wickets fell on the opening day. Red Hill batted first and lasted 49.1 overs for just 139 runs. Simon Dart scored 59 and Nick Shaw made 25. There were four ducks and only four scores above 10. Chris Dew was outstanding for the Panthers with 4/33 while Shane Maggs was sensational yet again with 3/33. What a difference Maggs has made! Red Hill’s bowlers needed to produce something pretty special and they did just that, claiming 5/86 from 30 overs. Luke Toy claimed three
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wickets and Glenn Collett a couple. Chris Dew and Kaine Smith are not out on 33 and 13 respectively. Not unlike Pearcedale Reserve, there were 13 wickets fall at Roy Dore Reserve in the match between Carrum and Main Ridge. The Lions batted first and made just 139 in 70 overs. Travis Barker (3/15 from 18.2 overs) and James Abbott (3/29) were the best of the Ridge bowlers. Facing the last 10 overs of the day, Main Rudge slumped to 3/16 with Jeremy Graves picking up two wickets and Liam Dobson one. Mt Martha has set Boneo a massive task to score 310 runs for victory. The Reds batted first on Saturday and scored a super impressive 6/309. Mitchel Darville opened with his highest score of 121 while Matthew Pollock scored 64 and Kyle Bendle (58) continued his good form with his second half century for the season. Cameron Williams and Leigh Janssen took two wickets each for Boneo. Seaford Tigers have set Heatherhill 177 for victory. At one stage the Tigers were in real trouble at 5/31 before Ash Mills scored 80 and Matty Meagher 48. Jordan Creely was the pick of the Hill’s bowlers with 6/31 from 15 overs, while Jason Hinde snared 3/30. In reply, Heatherhill faced the final four overs of the day and lost opener Matt Bishop for a duck. They will resume at 1/11. Flinders scored 9/229 against Delacombe Park with the middle and lower order saving the day. The Sharks were 4/35 at one stage before Blake Hogan-Keogh scored 80, Shane Beggs 57 and Simon Parrott 40. Shane Deal was again superb with 4/93 from 34 overs while Dean Blight claimed 4/70 from 29.3 overs.
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Down to the wire: Ballam Park is just 19 runs from victory against Skye in Sub-District. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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Rosebud disappoints in big game SUB-DISTRICT
Batting for a win: Ballam Park have just three wickets in hand chasing victory. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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By IT Gully ONE of the new glamour teams of MPCA Sub District cricket looked far from that on Saturday when Rosebud and Dromana went head to head at Dromana Reserve. With a number of big name recruits between them in the off season, the Hoppers and the Buds were expected to put on a real show on Saturday. However, Rosebud was a let down. Dromana dominated them with the ball and then put them to the sword with the bat later in the day. Rosebud won the toss and batted first but were rolled for just 127 in the 47th over. Aaron Kaddatz was superb yet again with 4/24 from 14.3 overs while Jeff Bluhm snared a more than tidy 3/40 from 15 overs. Brad Glenn top scored for the Buds with 36 and Billy Quigley contributed 22. In reply, the Hoppers are looking the goods at 1/75 with Andrew West on 42 and Darren Kerr on 24. Hastings may not have performed overly well with the bat against Tootgarook on Saturday but it does have the home team on the ropes. The Blues batted first and made
164, thanks largely to the openers Nathan Hunt and Aaron Wilson, who scored 50 and 34 respectively. Luke Hewitt also scored 33. Zac Stevenson was dynamite with the ball taking 4/51 from 32 overs for the Froggies while Corey DeBruyn was also very good with 4/31. Mitchell Floyd was great with the new ball for the Blues, picking up 2/13, while Timmy Birch claimed 2/0 to have the home side reeling at 4/27. Ballam Park is just 19 runs from victory against Skye, however, it has just three wickets in hand. The Knights bowled Skye out for 114 with Callum Savio and Ryan O’Connor getting 4/10 and 4/28 off 15 respectively. Rob Gruar top scored for Skye with 76. In reply, the Knights are 7/96. Savio top scored with 36. Jordan Keher was the best of the Skye bowlers with 3/15 from seven overs. Carrum Downs has set Balnarring 213 for victory. Nathan Phillips top scored for the Cougars with 55 while Shane Walford hit 27. In reply, Balnarring lost a wicket in the one and only over it faced.
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