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It is an event which only two world wars could (temporarily) halt. It brings together the greatest produce, arts and crafts, animals, food and outdoor entertainment the Peninsula has to offer. And it culminates in the last Grand Parade to be held at any Victorian Agricultural Show. The 87th Red Hill Show will take over the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, March 28th.
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A celebration of all things agricultural, crafty, culinary and entertaining, the Red Hill Show is an institution which draws people from all over Victoria. Where else can you marvel at burly blokes competing in the woodchop, sip on locally brewed limoncello and honey liqueur, contemplate stunning amateur photography, then bring the kids face to face with an alpaca in one hall, and up to their knuckles in painting and craft in another?
Beyond animals of all shapes and sizes, entertainment for kids includes circus, kite, art and craft workshops, roving characters, fairground rides, a bungee pull and rock climbing wall.
Renowned as Melbourne’s food bowl, the Mornington Peninsula has long been feted for our exceptional agricultural produce. A scenic drive around the Peninsula’s towns, bays, rolling hills and bushland and it all unfolds: cattle, sheep, horses, fowl. Wineries, breweries, cheeseries, olive groves, farm gates. Populated by people who love what they do, and love
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PATTERSON River Secondary College students and teacher Rashad Seedeen, top right, have written a book called In Our World analysing the hottest topics facing the world today. The book tackles subjects such as violence against women, celebrity culture and privacy, the Ebola crisis and the threat of terrorist group ISIS. See story, Page 7. Picture: Gary Sissons
Cap compromise hope Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A CONTENTIOUS Andrews government plan to limit council rate rises could mean community services are cut but Kingston Council says it is confident compromise can be reached. As part of its pre-election campaign last year, Labor pledged to limit councils’ rate rises across Victoria
to no more than the annual consumer price index (CPI) increase. The CPI rose by 3 per cent in 201314, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Kingston Council’s rates rose by 4.95 per cent for the same period. Councils across the state, particularly rural councils, are worried about the impact the policy will have on their ability to maintain infrastructure and services at a local level.
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Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said council “respects that the government got elected on that mandate” and will “work with the policy parameters they set”. However, the mayor said Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins had visited council last month and the rates cap policy was discussed. “We had a terrific meeting with the minister. We spent over an hour speaking to her about issues includ-
ing rates capping,” Cr Gledhill said. The state government has tasked the Essential Services Commission with investigating how the rates capping policy can be enforced. Councils will be able to raise their concerns with the ESC as part of the process. Cr Gledhill believed Kingston has “got a very good story to tell in terms of our asset renewal gap and the way we’ve managed finances in King-
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SPECTATORS crammed Nepean Hwy from Frankston to Mordialloc and beyond on Sunday to watch 2500 die-hard competitors compete in the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships. The athletes began their day with a 3.8km bay swim, followed by a 180km ride along Eastlink and a 42.2km run along Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd to St Kilda. Canadian tri-athlete Jeff Symonds, 29, won the men’s title in eight hours, four minutes and 28 seconds, with Australian Melissa Hauschildt, 31, the first female home in eight hours, 52 minutes and 51 seconds. She is the first Australian woman to win the race in Melbourne. The win gives her automatic entry to the Hawaiian Ironman at Kona in October. Aussie Tim Van Berkel – in second place - was the first Australian male home in eight hours, seven minutes and 57 seconds. Cafes along the route reportedly did a brisk trade in coffee as the run-leg competitors made their way to the Catani Gardens. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, on Monday joined the two champions, the top athletes from each age bracket and the many volunteers responsible for the event at an awards ceremony in St Kilda. It was a gruelling day for many of the competitors from 43 countries with the last competitors eventually crossing the line close to midnight. “The Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship is one of the many dates on Victoria’s Major Events calendar which makes it the best around Australia and the world,” Minister
WITH colder weather approaching, foreshore winter dog restrictions will come into force from 1 April-31 October allowing more time for dogs to be exercised on Kingston’s beaches. Owners must keep all dogs on leash until they reach the sand area and must remain in effective control of pets at all times. From April, dogs must be on leash 11am-3pm at n Mentone, Parkdale and Mordialloc (Plummer Rd, Mentone to Bay St, Mordialloc) n Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea, Bonbeach and Carrum (Mordialloc Creek to McLeod Rd, Carrum). The 24-hour dog off-leash beaches are still active at: n Mentone (northern end of beach from Charman Rd to Plummer Rd) n Carrum (southern end of beach from Old Post Office Lane to Osprey Lane). Dogs are not permitted in the ‘nodog zone’ designated between Bay St and the Mordialloc Pier. The no-dog zone includes the sand, foreshore reserve and the Peter Scullin Reserve. Dog owners must carry something (eg. a plastic or paper bag) to pick up after their pet at all times while they are out and about. People who fail to do so could face an on-the-spot penalty of $148. For information about parks and foreshore areas where dogs can be exercised, see kingston.vic.gov. au or contact Kingston Council’s customer service hotline on 1300 653 356.
for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren said. “The event has cemented itself as a regular on our city’s long list of sporting highlights. “Congratulations to the winners and the thousands of brave athletes who negotiated this gruelling course. Thank you to the hard-working volunteers who made this great event possible.”
Race day: Ironman competitors in the thick of the action. Pictures: Gary Sissons
Second chance for hub wins approval Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COUNCILLORS have waved through a plan to build a new Mentone Activity Hub in Venice St at a cost of more than $1.51 million. The proposal was narrowly rejected at last month’s public council meeting (‘Hub on hold as building costs rise’, The News 11/3/15) amid concerns about the new building’s cost rising from about $1.38 million after the original winner of the tender bid pulled out. Cr Ron Brownlees introduced a notice of motion at Monday evening’s council meeting asking councillors to reconsider the matter.
He said the proposal to build had been put to the community “over some four to five years” amid an “open” tender process. “I’ve never seen a rejection of a proposal at such a late stage that has followed a process for two years. It has been in council’s capital works budget since 2013,” he said. It is “not unusual” for projects to escalate in costs if a tenderer pulls out, according to Cr Brownlees. Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill used his mayoral casting vote to push through the construction of the Mentone Activity Hub this time around. Crs Tamsin Bearsley, John Ronke and Brownlees supported the move. Crs Tamara Barth, David Eden,
Steve Staikos and Rosemary West opposed the proposal. Cr Paul Peulich was absent from Monday’s meeting. Cr West had wanted council to defer any decision until the Mentone reserve master plan is completed. An investigation into using the former council offices at Brindisi St as a community hub should also have been conducted before deciding to spend about $1.5 million, Cr West said. “The project has been around for years but it has grown ‘like Topsy’”, she said. The original plan would have seen the Mentone Mordialloc Arts Group leave its dilapidated Old Granary
Lane building in Mentone to move to the Mentone Seniors Citizen building in Venice St. Cr West said a refurbishment of the senior citizens building was mooted, then an expensive demolition and rebuild was called for with the escalation in building costs the latest turn of events. “We should go back ... and look at the whole situation of the needs of the community groups in Mentone and look at what can be provided on the reserve.” Cr Staikos said the new Labor state government’s rates capping policy would likely mean council would not be able to spend money on such projects in future.
“I’m sure this is going to be a very pretty building. I’m sure it’s going to be a great building for the people who use it but ... the level of disappointment I have at the moment cannot be overstated.” Cr Staikos said the decision to build the new activity hub in Venice St flew in the face of previous council discussions about converting the Brindisi St building into a community hub. The arts group, two senior citizens groups and Probus Club will be housed at Venice St. The Mentone-Mordialloc Arts Group has offered to pay $100,000 towards the construction of the new Mentone Activity Hub.
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In the frame: Junior Lens Mist junior winner Mia Thompson attracted the judges’ attention with her striking Jellyfish Dream photograph. Picture: Gary Sissons
Bay’s moods picture perfect PORT Phillip Bay with its sombre moods, calms, fogs and storms is brought to life through the eyes of talented photographers at this year’s Lens Mist exhibition. Their entries – which attracted attention at the recent Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival - are on show at Kingston Arts Centre until Tuesday 28 April. “The show has attracted the largest number of entries in its six-year history,” arts project officer Victoria O’Shea said. “Entrants set out to capture the bay’s beauty using their own originality, creativity, imagination and vision.” Winners of the exhibition are Open - Kim Croker, of Black Rock, with Fishing for Fog; Junior - Mia Thompson, 14, of Edithvale, with Jellyfish Dream, and Little Lens Mist - Elliot Fry, 12, of Parkdale, with Riding the Light. Mia - who won $500 - said the competition was “eyeopening”. “I learnt a lot from the other photographers. My inspiration was to capture the essence of summer by the bay, and
translate the pristine art form of local sea creatures into a beautiful picture.” She now wants to “begin my journey as a photographer”. Elliot said: “I really enjoyed taking photos of my mum as the sun was setting. I felt really happy that I won and that all my family were there and proud of me. I really like taking photos and I am looking forward to entering the next Lens Mist competition.” A $2000 People’s Choice Award prize is open to all finalists. It will be announced on Wednesday 1 April. The winner will receive the cheque from Westfield Southland. Register to vote at Kingston Arts Centre by filling out a voting form. All votes will be counted and the winner will be announced on the website and through social media. Kingston Arts Centre is at 979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. Opening times are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and noon-5pm Saturday. Admission is free. See kingstonarts.com.au
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CFA’s Chief Officer has advised that the Fire Danger Period for the above mentioned Councils will cease at 1am on Monday 23rd March 2015.
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Kinders could lose bunch of fives Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FAMILIES could face a loss in kindergarten hours or rise in fees if federal government funding is withdrawn. The state government funds 10 hours of four-year-old kinder per week and federal funding accounts for 5 hours per week under a National Partnership Agreement. The agreement is due to cease at the end of this year and there are fears families will be forced to pick up the tab if the Abbott government does not renew the funding arrangement. Premier Daniel Andrews has written to the Prime Minister asking the federal government to renew the partnership agreement. Chelsea Kindergarten Imogen Kelly said the ongoing “uncertainty” is a concern for community kinders. “For a standalone community kindergarten like ours it’s unworkable not knowing how many hours you’ll be funded for next year,” she said. “Most community kindergartens are run by parent volunteer committees ... and have no certainty around planning and budgeting.” If the funding partnership ends Ms Kelly said Chelsea Kindergarten may have to cut back the hours of childcare it can offer families. “It’s also unfair on our teachers and affects their hours of work.” The Catherine Ave kindergarten has three teachers and about 80 children enrolled. Kingston Council will accept central enrolments for next year from 1 May. “Parents have to nominate their
Smash and grab THIEVES used a large rock to smash the window of Villa Pizza, Thames Prom, Chelsea Heights, early Saturday morning and stole the cash register. It was later recovered in a nearby park. This robbery is similar to a smashand-grab at Palermos Pizza, Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights, in the early hours of Thursday morning. Offenders used a rock to break through the front door before stealing the open till containing about $70 in mixed coins. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.
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Care concern: Chelsea Kindergarten secretary Imogen Kelly hopes federal funding for kinders continues beyond this year. Picture: Gary Sissons
preferences ... [they] need to know at that point pretty basic things like the fee they’ll have to pay and how long their child will be at kinder to fit around their work and other care arrangements,” Ms Kelly said. Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said Kingston kindergartens “need to be able to plan for the long term to cater for student needs”. “The federal government must end this uncertainty and commitment to
its share of the funding. This is an important issue for families in our local community.” This year’s federal budget will be announced in May. Mr Abbott has said the budget will be “dull” and “much less exhilarating” than last year’s controversial cost-cutting budget. The Prime Minister has promised this year’s budget will be “good for families”.
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AN arsonist caused a nuisance in Mordialloc in the early hours of Friday morning by lighting four small fires in the retail precinct. The first was in a council rubbish bin outside Paris Bakery Main St, the second in a dump bin in Centre Way, the third in another dump bin near the underground car park below Safeway, Main Street, and the fourth was a small grass fire opposite 201 Beach Rd, Mordialloc. Fire crews responded quickly and extinguished the fires without causing any property damage. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.
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Wallet stolen IN another incident outside the Bridge Hotel, Mordialloc, in the early hours of Sunday, offenders smashed a car’s front passenger window and stole a wallet left in plain view on the centre console. They ran off before attempting to use the victim’s credit cards.
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Lock your cars POLICE are warning residents to make sure they lock their cars, even in driveways, and remove all valuables, to prevent theft. At about 8am on 18 March a man parked his car – unlocked - in the driveway of his Nirringa Av, Aspendale house.
THIEVES made off with $2000 in jewellery, Apple iPad, and a $400 pair of sunglasses from a car parked outside Safeway Mordialloc, 6pm, Saturday. Moorabbin police said the female victim had left the front passenger window open slightly to improve air flow. Her handbag was visible in the passenger side floor well. It contained several 24ct gold bangles and rings.
Outboard motor gone THE owner of a Montgomery St, Mordialloc, property returned from holiday on Saturday to find the Yamaha motor on her boat, parked in the back yard, missing. It is valued at $2800.
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Hitting the Heights: UK rock band Uriah Heep took the faithful on a trip down memory lane to the 1970s. Picture: Gary Sissons
Rockers reignite the passion SEMINAL British rock band Uriah Heep had Chelsea Heights Hotel audiences rocking on Sunday night. Performing hits such as Easy Livin’, Free Me, Gypsy, Lady in Black, Bird of Prey, Look at Yourself, July Morning, Sunrise and Stealin’ they brought back fond memories of the free and easy 70s. One audience member said he was a “bit worried their voices might not be as good” as he remembered years ago, but he need not have worried: “They were fantastic – especially the guitarist”. That guitarist is original member Mick Box who plays alongside keyboardist Phil Lanzon, vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook and bassist Davey Rimmer. He has replaced the late Trevor Boulder who passed away in 2013. Formed in London in 1969, Uriah Heep is regarded as leaders of the progressive rock movement of the next decade. Alongside Led
Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, the band was one of “The Big Four” of hard rock. Its progressive/art rock/heavy metal fusion and distinctive features include a powerful keyboard sound, strong vocal harmonies and early singer David Byron’s quasi-operatic vocals. About a dozen of the band’s albums have made it to the UK albums chart, with Return to Fantasy reaching No. 7 in 1975. The most successful Uriah Heep album of the 15 to make it onto the Billboard 200 chart was Demons and Wizards – reaching No. 23 in 1972. In the late 1970s the Lady in Black single was a big hit in Germany. The band maintains a significant following and performs at arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and Scandinavia. They have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Stephen Taylor
Rates cap compromise hope Continued from Page 1 The Municipal Association of Victoria, state councils’ peak body, fears councils could face financial problems if their ability to raise revenue is capped. Neighbouring Frankston Council has calculated a cap on rate rises would blow a $22 million hole in its budget over four years. Kingston Council CEO John Nevins said “councils have not yet been advised on the actual level rates will be capped at, with the Victorian Government expected to outline it later this year”. “Councils have not yet been advised on the actual level rates will be capped at, with the Victorian government expected to outline it later this year,” Mr Nevins said. “The potential impact of rate capping needs to be considered in light of the Victorian government’s Terms of Reference to the Essential Services Commission. Later this year the Essential Services Commission will report to the Victorian Government, which will then specify exactly how rate capping will be applied.” Under Labor’s proposed policy, councils who wish to increase rates by more than the CPI rate will have the option to apply to the Essential
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The big issues: Hayley Morrison, left, Alayna Hansen, Samuel Kilpatrick, teacher Rashad Seedeen, Nicole Frees and Danielle Scrimshaw all contributed to Patterson River Secondary College’s In Our World book about major world current affairs. Picture: Gary Sissons
Around the world in 84 pages Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SCHOOL teacher Rashad Seedeen has come up with a novel approach to encourage students to think about life beyond the school gates and beyond. The Patterson River Secondary College History and English teacher has compiled several essays written by senior students about major global issues into a book called In Our World. The Canadian born teacher, currently studying for a PhD in international relations at La Trobe University, wrote a similar book last year and decided to involve Year 11 and 12 students in a second book. It took students about six months to finish the essays. “I realised there’s a lot of issues going on in the world that a lot of people don’t understand because it’s hard to get a full understanding just from watching 5-minute TV news stories,” Mr Seedeen said. In Our World’s eight chapters – six by students and two by Mr Seeden – analyse hot contemporary subjects such as violence against women, celebrity culture and privacy, the Ebola crisis and the threat of terrorist group ISIS. Mr Seedeen said students picked the topics to write about and learned a lot more about the subjects chosen. He provided information from “existing databases” for research purposes. “A number of them [the students] were quite disturbed about the statistics on violence towards women,” Mr Seeden said. Bullying and harassment of women writers and bloggers online is also rife. The Ebola epidemic was a fascinating case study for students to analyse how Western media reported the African crisis, according to Mr Seedeen. A student found it interesting there is so much “overblown reaction in the West” about Ebola
when “it’s really an African problem”. ”It [Ebola] is actually quite easy to deal with in the West ... compared to Africa due to quicker access to better medical facilities, Mr Seeden said. Despite this fact, western media has focused mainly on the few Ebola cases, mostly involving aid workers returning from African nations, as a threat to first world countries. Perhaps the most controversial subject tackled in In Our World’s 84 pages is “the threat of ISIS”. Mr Seeden’s essay notes ISIS, unlike the likes of Al Qaeda, seeks to occupy territory. “ISIS is trying to become a state and dominate land,” he said. “The way the military is being engaged is perpetuating ongoing war so that sort of militaristic engagement is a real problem. “If ISIS was to be completely destroyed, there would most likely be a new terrorist organization that would rise up from the ashes of that ... there needs to be more than a military response, it has to be diplomatic as well.” The teacher condemned ISIS but said “we need to look at why people are being recruited” to truly fight its rise. Mr Seedeen, a teacher for a decade at Patterson River Secondary, plans to compile future In Our World volumes. The first book was funded by an online Pozible crowdfunding campaign and donors will be listed in all future editions of the In Our World series. The latest edition is available to buy as an ebook for $20 via Amazon and The Book Depository. Mr Seeden would like to publish the print edition more widely but it is financially tough to do so. “Book publishers and stores are a bit apprehensive about taking on a book that’s about current affairs because it has a short shelf life.”
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Fire season over but warnings remain THE fire danger season has come and gone without serious incident in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. Although fire restrictions were officially ended on Monday, the CFA has warned that each municipality has its own laws governing the lighting of fires in the open. The CFA each year sets the fire danger period based on local conditions and takes into account fuel moistures, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall. The CFA’s assistant chief officer Trevor Owen said anyone who lights a fire in dangerous weather or fuel conditions or lights a fire that damages another person’s property whether intentionally or not “is guilty of a serious crime”. “Residents need to keep an eye on the weather and be aware of their surroundings. We’ve had a relatively quiet fire season this year, but there’s no need to be complacent,” Mr Owen said. “People should ring the Vicfire Burn Off Line before conducting any burns and use their common sense. Any fire left unattended in windy conditions can spread into bushland, onto a neighbour’s property or into other materials which will cause untold damage.” Mr Owen said local laws should be checked before eny burning. After being lit, no burn-off should be left unattended and calls should be made to neighbours and the Vicfire Burn Off Line “so that brigades don’t get called out to burn-offs unnecessarily”. “Check the weather forecast before you burn off and never burn off in dry, hot, windy conditions,” Mr Owen said. To download a Fire Ready kit, complete the household bushfire self assessment at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian bushfire information line 1800 240 667. Information about fire restrictions is available in CFA’s ‘Can I or Can’t I’ brochure available at cfa.vic. gov.au/restrictions or by calling the bushfire information line 1800 240 667.
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Now time to sway station say Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au OPINIONS on the Frankston train station redevelopment are being canvassed by Frankston Council. A draft submission to the state government’s Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce, headed by Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, outlines council’s “vision” for the $50 million revamp of the transport hub. The draft, published on council’s website last week, states “the agreed vision” is “to achieve a high amenity, safe, landmark gateway destination that engages and connects people, spaces and transport services through inspiring design that delivers new vibrancy and invites new opportunities”. Council wants to see “an iconic entrance” and “civic square featuring green park space and public art components” as part of the station redevelopment. A multi-deck car park including office and retail facilities in partnership with Chisholm TAFE and “relocating government agencies” has also been suggested by council. The Times revealed last week the car park component of the transport hub could be a public private partnership project with commuters possibly paying to park at the station (‘Station parking fees flagged’, The Times 16/3/15). Young St traders have lobbied council to keep bus terminals at the front of the station, rather than move them to Fletcher Rd, and council’s draft submission proposes buses remain in Young St if improvements to parking and traffic flow are made.
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Looking tired: Frankston train station precinct on track for more than a facelift. Picture: Gary Sissons
Shop owners are concerned relocating buses will harm their businesses. Council says Victoria Police agreed buses should remain in Young St. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said residents should make their views known now about the station redevelopment before council makes its official submission to the station precinct taskforce on 13 April.
“The Frankston station precinct is among the 12 most used in the state and council’s vision is for a precinct that reflects that level of importance and is easy for commuters to use,” she said. “We have heard over the years what people want in this area and we now want to know if the draft accurately represents the community vision.” The redevelopment of Frankston train station and its
surrounds is a high-profile project for the Andrews government in the marginal seat of Frankston. The deadline for public feedback is 6 April. A public meeting will be held at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 1 April. Registration to attend is required by this Friday 27 March. See frankston.vic.gov.au for full details including council’s draft submission.
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MORE! MORE! MORE! DELICIOUS SPIEGELICIOUS! DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, SPIEGELICIOUS & ANIMALICIOUS WILL BE BACK FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAY SEASON. LIMITED DATES ONLY! ‘Polished and sophisticated’ Chris Boyd, The Australian ‘Wayne Scott Kermond..he’s magic in the role of Emcee’ Papabayj ‘An amazing show performed by a cast of beauties and handsome men’ Queenscliffe Herald ‘Double dose of delight’ The Leader ‘The hit show of the coast’ Herald Sun
Its here, its hot, its saucy and it is spectacular! Spiegelicious has been headlining at the Spiegeltent in Sorrento since mid December, wowing crowds with music, song, dance and laughter. World class entertainment has never been this intimate and filled with the glamour and nostalgia of this 95 year old Spiegeltent. And now due to full houses and incredible reviews, Spiegelicious and Animalicious will return for a limited season during the Easter break, from March 27 until April 11. This special event is the dream of Three Palms owner James McPherson, who collaborated with Jason Coleman (So You Think You Can Dance/Ministry of Dance fame) to bring song, dance and circus excitement to the streets of Sorrento. Already creating a buzz with leading critics, Spiegelicious brings together a mix of Cirque Du Soliel aerialists, seasoned professional dancers, and some of Australia’s leading talents. Wayne Scott Kermond gives a wildy entertaining performance as the show’s Emcee, the beautiful Catherine Hancock brings
her chameleon show-stopping talent to the stage. During the day the Spiegeltent is home to ‘Animalicious’, a fun-filled, rip-roaring journey through the animal kingdom that delights hearts young and old. With tap-dancing penguins, hip-hopping hippopotamus, rapping rhinos, very cool polar bears, harmonising monkeys, a spectacular flying rosella and even a foot-stomping elephant, this show is at once educational and a spectacle for the senses and if you’re lucky it might even snow. The colourful costumes, thoughtful state of the art lighting and heart-pounding music for both shows ensure non-stop toe-tapping, clapping and belly laughs, with a delightful touch of audience participation that makes for a party that lingers long in the memory and the heart. Spiegelicious tickets are $79.50 and Animalicious tickets are $45.00, on sale at the Three Palms Box Office or via Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
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Currently James and Jason are in discussions about touring Spiegelicious and Animalicious through a couple of Australian cities in the grand old Spiegeltent. “It has been terrific collaborating with Jason and, apart from personally being a rewarding experience, it has provided significant and economic benefits to the township of Sorrento,” says James, he also hopes that after this years success, the Spiegeltent will become an annual event on the Mornington Peninsula calendar. “This particular production will not return to Sorrento so don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate all things Spiegelicious.” www.ticketmaster.com.au
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NEWS DESK
Not your usual day at the beach Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MOST of us know what it’s like to leave home for the beach on a sunny day. Anticipation builds in the drive to the coast, making the final scramble up the sand dune overlooking the beach appear as easy as a walk in the park. The panorama of a wide open, sandy beach and welcoming blue water brings smile to every face. Try doing this in a wheelchair. The sheer innocent enjoyment of climbing a sand dune on a sunny day is denied to those who can’t walk, haven’t the full use of their limbs or can’t stand unaided. Experiencing the feeling of being swept along by the natural energy of a wave is also something denied to many people who haven’t the full use of their bodies. On Saturday 14 March, 97 people affected by a disability had their time in the sun thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers brought to Point Leo surf beach by the Disabled Surfers Association’s Mornington Peninsula branch. Whether taken to the water’s edge in wide-tyred wheelchairs, offered a shoulder on which to lean or merely holding hands with a carer, one after another the surfers were delivered into the welcoming and willing arms of volunteers. A one-foot shore break broke softly into the offshore northerly wind as the blue-shirted volunteers formed a corridor within which the surfers could
safely ride their boards to the beach. Some lay on their boards, some sat in the padded “chairs” (designed and made by not-for-profit Solve Disability Solutions) while others managed to get on their knees or even try standing. If they fell there were many hands reaching out to quickly scoop them from the white water and get them ready for a another ride. “I was quite astounded at the number of volunteers and the obvious enjoyment of the surfers,” Kevin Rydberg, of Mt Eiza, said. A lifesaver at Point Leo for 15 years in the mid 1960s and 1970s, the recently retired Mr Rydberg said he would “definitely” be among the volunteers for the next disabled surfers’ day in January 2016. “There’s some reasonably serious lifting needed, but I’ll be doing it at least until I’m 70,” he said.
“This sort of thing makes you realise the truth of the term ‘there but for the grace of God go I’. “How lucky are we? I’d been surfing at Flinders early that morning and it’s just something we’ve always done and take for granted. “One [disabled] guy could only signal to us by winking, he couldn’t move any of his limbs. “He couldn’t smile when he caught three waves, but when I held his hand I could feel a little movement. “Being there on Saturday gives people like me an insight into the meaning of having a disability and a respect and admiration for the parents and carers.” Mr Rydberg was pleased to see that the lifesavers and their clubhouse were so involved with the disabled surfers. After checking in with the organisers, the first request made of this
reporter was made by two young volunteers who wanted a smart phone picture of them standing on the sand dune with the idyllic beach as a backdrop. They then ran off giggling, disappearing into what appeared to be a small army of blue-clad volunteers. On the beach it soon became obvious that age or size is no barrier to either volunteers or surfers. The only recurring hitch was volunteers attaching harnesses to manually haul the wheelchairs back along the beach and, when it was all over, up the sand dune. Hopefully, this effort will diminish over the next year if the DSA is able to raise enough money to build a wooden ramp and viewing platform over at least part of the Point Leo sand dune. The DSA is hoping the $60,000 cost can be shared by itself, Point Leo
Life Saving Club, Point Leo Foreshore Committee and Mornington Peninsula Shire, which has referred its grant application to this year’s budget deliberations. DSA peninsula branch president Stewart Lochie said the response from parents and carers had been overwhelming. Organising the surfers and volunteers had gone so smoothly that “it felt like there were only 50 surfers and not 100”. “We hear so many different stories, including ones where this has been the first time one of the surfers has even been to the beach or touched a surfboard,” Mr Lochie said. “Many of the surfers are helpless in even one foot of water, but we make safety and their happiness our priorities. “Seeing the result, and the smiles, validates what we do.”
Petition calls on swami to quit HUNDREDS of names have been added to an online petition calling for the head of a Mt Eliza ashram to step down while police investigate allegations of sexual abuse. “Signatures” have come from around the world, including Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Serbia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the Unites States. Messages left on the petition call for the managers of the tax exempt Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga to appoint a new leader to replace Russell Kruckman, also known as Swami Shankarananda and Swamiji. One message suggests selling the ashram in Tower Rd and distributing the proceeds to the alleged “victims”. Ed Muzika, of Arizona, said that in the Unites States Swami Shankarananda - a “friend for a long, long time” - “would be considered inno-
Spiritual leader: Russell Kruckman, also known as Swamiji, head of the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga at Mt Eliza. Picture: Gary Sissons
cent until proven guilty”. “I have seen many generic allegations of abuse but no details that lend them credibility. I have no insider knowledge, and certainly don't know the truth here, so I don't know how much there is to this scandal,” Mr Muzika states. “However, as a teacher myself, I have seen
first-hand, and with other teachers, how allegations are blown all out of proportion to the actual events, and teachers are considered abusers based on just a few allegations.” Meanwhile, a website established by former members of the ashram has announced it will no longer publish “testimonials” by those who claim to be adversely affected by the swami’s actions. “Now that the situation at Shiva Yoga is receiving the attention it deserves from the Victorian police, the legal system and other official services, this website can relinquish its role as whistle blower,” says a statement on the website. “We will however continue to share any factual news events and collect media releases to add to our resources page.” Two women who claim to have had sexual relations with the swami have attached their names to their personal accounts of their time at Shiva Yoga.
Allegations of sexual impropriety by Swami Shankarananda with more than 40 women attending the ashram were revealed late December 2014. The school’s management committee said it had advice that no laws had been broken but would provide free counselling for affected ashramites and would adopt a code of conduct for everyone working for the ashram, including Swami Shankarananda. Swami Shankarananda issued a statement which, in part said he had “profoundly underestimated the impact” of the tantric sexual activities of his own spiritual leader “and my own. I recognise at last their disastrous effect. I vow to stop this behaviour. Indeed, it has been stopped already.” Keith Platt
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Tragic drowning off Stony Point Compiled by Melissa Walsh IN accordance with our usual practice, at Easter time, the next issue of the paper will be published on Thursday evening instead of Friday. All advertisements for that issue will require to reach this office by midday on Thursday. *** MR Harry Jackson, of ‘Cheer Oh,’ Frankston, has volunteered for active service, and is now in camp at Broadmeadows. *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Brass Band will be held in the practice room, on Tuesday evening next, at 8 o’clock. *** THE Railway Department has published in this issue, a list of extra trains which will run during Easter week, between Melbourne and Frankston. *** MESSRS A Scott and Co will hold their monthly stock sale at Tanti on Monday next, when they will offer a good yarding of sheep and cattle. The sheep will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. *** AT the Patriotic Parade of high class dogs held at Federal Government House Grounds on Saturday last, Mr Doug Picking, of Frankston, took first prize and challenge blue ribbon with his old English sheep dog, ‘Frankston Lorna Doone.’ *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold
an unreserved clearing out sale at Tower House, Frankston, on Monday next on account of Mr W. H. Hoad, who is leaving the district, and on Wednesday next, prior to the usual produce sale at the mart, Bay Street, will offer the whole of Mr E. A Worrall’s household furniture and effects. Full particulars of both sales will be found in our advertising columns. *** ON the 18th inst the first load of fruit delivered by motor arrived at the Somerville railway station, and created considerable interest to the onlookers. Mr E A Dunn is the owner of the motor to which he has adapted an attachment, capable of carrying 22 cases of fruit so that in one morning he sent up 48 cases in the time that it would take a horse to do one load. We congratulate Mr Dunn on his enterprise, which will expedite considerably the transit of fruit to the station, and prove a boon to the growers in the district. *** MR Arthur Douglas, the Australian ‘Harry Lauder’, from Rickards so well and favorably known in this district, has been engaged for the forthcoming novelty concert, given by the Somerville Musical Comedy Company, on Easter Saturday, April 3rd. The program consists of tableaux, illustrated songs, solos and choruses, and will be followed by a dance. Admission 1/, members half price. In view of the great expense of Mr Douglas’s engagement, the Social
Club feel obliged to charge their members 6d. We feel sure a bumper house will, as usual, greet the company. Mrs Duncan Puckle has the arrangements in hand. *** THE first meeting of the Somerville Ladies’ Guild for the year 1915 was held on March 18th. There was a good attendance of members. Mrs C. W. Grant occupied the chair. Dr Griffith, who with Messrs C. W Grant, S. S. Gault and G. W. Reed was present by invitation spoke of the great necessity of work for the Red Cross Society. Mr Grant suggested that the Guild should suspend its work and another society be formed. This was done, because the first rule of the Guild states that it was formed to work for the paying off of the show grounds and buildings. It was decided to postpone the next meeting of the Guild to that day 6 months. A society to work in connection with the Red Cross requirements was then formed with Mrs C. W Grant as President, and Mrs Geo. Shepherd as secretary and treasurer. A letter was received from Mr A. G. Carver, secretary of the Somerville Social Club, stating that £3 10s was available. A subscription of 2s for ladies was decided upon and 2s 6d for men. Material will be available for a sewing meeting on Thursday, 25th. To augment the funds a jumble fair will be held on Easter Monday, and a concert by the State school children a little later.
popularity polls and out he pops with another gem by suggesting first home buyers access their super duper, ensuring life on the dole from ages 65 until death, at apparently 100 years or later. Lah lah land. Go Joe, go, please.
keeps the mind active. I’ve had my victories in life, not too many but enough to anticipate the next, or the one after. As a union president, vice-president, organiser, committeeman always the battle, always trying to extract the pennies out of their massive pockets to place one or two into ours. It boils down to this: if you sit on your backside and do nothing you might just as well be on their side, and their side is devoid of any sympathy. Not with hate, or even nastiness, simply by keeping on punching. To put it plainly “have a go, ya mug”. Oh, it’s also a lot of fun.
*** MESSRS A Patterson and G W Wells, of Frankston, have gone to Tasmania for a holiday trip. *** TENDERS are invited up to April 3rd, for the erection of additions to the Mechanics’ Institute at Somerville, for which specifications can be seen at the Somerville Post Office. *** A NUMBER of tenders are advertised in this issue for works in the Frankston and Hastings Shire, specifications for which can be seen at Somerville P.O. and Hastings Corner Store. Tenders are returnable at Somerville up to Thursday morning next. *** MR E T Kinnimont announces, in our advertising columns, that he has purchased the hairdressing business lately carried on by Mr E A Worrall, in Bay street, Frankston, and hopes to retain the patronage that was accorded his predecessor. Mr Kinnimont formerly resided in Barham, New South Wales. *** A SPLENDID exhibition of fruit, vegetables, fancy work, etc, is on exhibition at the show today, and is a sight well worth seeing. The show will be opened at 2 pm. today, and will remain open till 10.30, when competitors may remove their exhibits. Splendid entries have been received in spite of all indifferences. *** A VERY sad drowning fatality
happened on Sunday evening last, when a boating party was returning from Cowes. The boat was under the command of N. Amendola, who had with him 3 others, namely Neilson, Lothian and Jennings. They left the pier about 4.30 p.m with the intention of only going for a sail as far as Stony Point, but as there was such a fine breeze blowing they decided to go across to Cowes, arriving there about 6.30 pm and left for home again at 7.30 p.m. The wind had freshened a little, and every thing went alright until they were nearly to Stony Point when Neilson fell overboard and N. Amendola dived straight in after him, but unfortunately neither has been seen since. Lothian and Jennings searched about the vicinity as best they could in the dark until about 4 a.m next morning but could find no tidings. They then brought the bad news home and Constable O’Shannassy and J. Amendola (father of one of the victims) left to search the locality where the accident happened, but up to the present no tidings have been found. N. Amendola was a single man, 27 years of age, and had been fishing in the bay all his life. Neilson was a married man with a family and was 43 years of age. The latter had only been here a few weeks, having been in the employment of Ryan Bros. Great sympathy is felt for the relatives of both men. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 27 March, 1915
A Grain of Salt ASIDE from the small percentage of ratbags invading us during January, Easter and long weekends, our pathetic public transport system and our vote being as valuable as a cigarette butt, the Mornington Peninsula is up there as “heaven on a stick”. During these rare idealistic moments I consider voting for The Greens - at least they recognise the failure of policy on our cruelty to refugees. But no - that’s stretching credibility. I tell myself to relax, soak up the autumn, get through Easter and it’s plain sailing through to Cup Day. With Billy Boy Shorten seemingly sight (and policies) unseen it will all be calm on the political front? No chance, as Lord Tony and little Joey step up to the plate, a great comedy duo to rival the classical Clarke and Dawes. *** The intergenerational report (our future?) is a classic document of fiction prepared almost entirely from the point of view of the Coalition’s political agenda. If things keep going as expected for 40 years says Joe, we’ll be 77 per cent richer on average than we are now? Who, them or us? Maybe let’s first do something about the $36 billion of superannuation tax concessions, $31 billion of capital gains tax concessions, and the $10 billion of tax foregone on the negative gearing? Interesting that this mob, who do not believe in climate change, believe we’ll all live to 100 soon. Them or us? We were spared little Joey after his disastrous 2014 budget; kept his conker down for months allowing Lord Tony to take the flack. Alas, they allowed him to open his mouth after a short shift in the
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*** Mind you, if Joey could pick a few holes in negative gearing, ban interest only loans and allow some sort of super access percentage restrictions he may have half an idea. Particularly concerning the big difference in renting on a full pension and owning, when rents increase and the renter tries to earn an extra quid only to have my mates at Centrelink go the biff on his/her pension. Renting is cheaper early years and there’s very little accumulation of super anyway, but late 20s into the 30s could have merit coupled with negative gearing action. Never forgetting Lord Tony on his Aboriginal remote communities “lifestyle” choices, conveniently forgetting 200 years of genocide and dispossession to remote spots in the first place. Lifestyle can also be attributed to miners, public schoolkids, farmers, superannuation for rich kids over 60 and of course Canberra itself, and all of them are far more expensive than maintaining remote communities. What’s that? Rupert’s tax rebate and Gina’s tax credits? Chicken feed. *** Over the many years I’ve often asked myself the burning question “Why do I keep going?” After all the bottom line is as clear as crystal: You can’t win. True, but like a good game of table tennis you concentrate on the next point. Little fish are indeed sweet. It
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*** Our government has flagged a desire to simplify the Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa, which reads as I see it letting overseas actors and crews take local jobs. Presently, restrictions are along the lines of one lead role, one supporting and one cameo but if this gets through it could be open slather. New Zealand actor Roy Billing OAM said: “We actors need to look past the narrow thinking of our unions and its current leadership, and our own selfishness, and consider the added work opportunities more production would give to etc etc”... Perhaps New Zealand actors undergo a masterclass on how to suck up to the right people before embarking to Aussieland? *** A delightful piece in The Age from Patricia Edgar in praise of ageing and particularly “Good sex is not just the preserve of the young”. Regular readers of this column will recognise my occasional references (innuendos?) to the sex question, al-
By Cliff Ellen most certainly as a result of a severe state of physical and mental frustration dating back to the death of my gorgeous wife 10 years ago. It’s not easy waking to an empty bed, thus the need for exercises, coffee mornings at Maggies and my two pots at the Rye RSL. It never replaces the need, like a cigarette, but it helps. OK, I admit -I thought about Phuket, but sadly dismissed it. Heart attack material. *** Heard on radio “A new study shows a Mediterranean diet can
be beneficial to good health”?... OK, the GP co-payment is dead and buried, but not the freeze on rebate indexation?....“It is reason and wisdom which takes away cares, not places affording wide views over the sea. It is not enough to withdraw from the mob, not enough to go to another place: we have to withdraw from such attributes of the mob as are within us. It is our own self we have to isolate and take back into possession”...On reaching 79 does hope spring eternal? I’m close to doubting that last word... hooroo... cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8. com
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Rise and fall of the billy cart kid By Stuart McCullough WE used to make our own fun. This was back in a time when “fun” could be built pretty much from nothing and didn’t have to be downloaded, inserted into a gaming console or placed on lay-by. In an effort to fill the weekend hours, we embarked on all manner of enterprises. Some were abandoned (attempting to build a rocket big enough to hold one of my siblings), some we ought to have abandoned (the rope swing from which I fell and broke my leg) and some came to glorious fruition. These included the BMX track – which was basically a dirt track with a lump of earth at the end we called a “jump” – and a cloned Hereford calf we called “The Sequel”. We also made our own billy cart. Despite my enthusiasm, I was inept. I’ve never been much good with my hands; unable even to build suspense, I stood no chance of building anything resembling a billy cart. At scouts, in art classes or at pottery lessons, everything I touched ended up an ashtray. Had either of my parents smoked, this might have been useful. Had they known anyone who smoked, we would have had a steady supply of presents. Instead, they ended up mostly as decorations that, after a time, would simply go missing. This deficiency was made all the more clear to me because I had a younger brother who was very good at building anything he turned his mind to. He could build an internal combustion engine out of toothpicks. To spite me, he’d take pipe cleaners,
old toilet rolls and a tub of glue and build a fully functioning robot. Most of the time I ignored him but when he’d bring out the Lego and use it to re-create 16th century Venice, complete with canals, it was impossible. Anxious to compete, I produced my own Lego to make something that looked a lot like an ashtray. Why I thought I could build a billy cart I’ll never know. More mysterious still is why I thought it would be a good idea. We had a gravel driveway leading to a road, also made of gravel. It was a world of dirt and stone. By its very nature, it made certain activities – rollerskating, skateboarding and, indeed, billycarting –inherently difficult. We were not to be deterred.
Luckily for me, my brother agreed to help me build the billy cart. The body was made of wood and bore an uncanny resemblance to a miniature coffin. The wheels were transplanted from an old pram and steering was a length of a twine that had once held a hay bale together. We took turns pushing each other down the driveway, doing our best to avoid the potholes. The lack of suspension meant that every bump bit into your buttocks. There was also risk of splinters. As for brakes, they were notable only for their absence. But despite its obvious flaws, I thought our billy cart was a thing of beauty. Everyone knows a kid like Neville Newman when they’re growing up.
He was in my class at primary school and his family always seemed to be doing something impossibly cool like riding jetskis or racing motorbikes. As I excitedly revealed the existence of the billy cart, Neville shrugged his shoulders and told me that he, too, had built a billy cart. What’s more, his was faster than mine. There is a time for talking and a time for action. We agreed that determining which of us, indeed, had the fastest billy cart was a matter best resolved by way of a race. Nev suggested we meet at Vista Court on Saturday. On arriving that weekend, I knew instantly that I was out of my depth. For starters, Vista Court was not made of gravel but of
bitumen. The street name was a reference to the fact that you could see over the entire Western Port region. The whole thing was downhill. Suddenly, I realised that Neville’s selection of Vista Court was no accident. Then he revealed his billy cart. It was made of fibreglass. Being the Seventies, this may well have been the first time that fibreglass was ever used in Australia. The wheels were large and sturdy and unlikely to have ever been attached to a pram. For a moment I deluded myself; that what I lacked in terms of equipment I could more than make up through sheer heart and determination. As I have grown older I have realised that people who are about to receive the beating of their lives often think such thoughts. Had you been watching from a distance, it would not even have looked like a race. Neville streamed down Vista Court, shoulders curled over the steering wheel and moving with a speed of a startled rabbit. I could only watch as the speck that was Nev grew smaller and smaller as his lead grew ever more substantial. By the time I reached the end of Vista Court, Neville had not only finished the race but also completed primary school. It was my first absolute shellacking. I tried to be gracious, but the bitter taste of defeat, as well as a few random insects, was hard to dislodge. I immediately announced my retirement and the billy cart was never again pressed into service. It sat in the shed along with all the things I had tried but surrendered. Maybe someone could use it as an ashtray. www.stuartmccullough.com
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“THE MIGHTY ROCK”–MICK PEALING By Simon Mills MICK Pealing was born in the 1950s in Adelaide, South Australia to an English migrant father and a local girl mother. His parents were both music lovers and Mick, along with three sisters and a brother, were brought up on a healthy menu of jazz and the eclectic playlist of 60s commercial radio, which would play everything from Motown to Merseybeat and all stops in between. Not actually knowing he could sing, or have a voice that might be pleasing to the ear, Mick decided one afternoon in the early 70s to go to a local concert put on by some local musos, where he reluctantly got up to sing after being pointed out as someone who might know the words to Free’s All Right Now. Although he sang with his back to the audience, Mick sang the song well enough to be asked to join the band. This band contained two members, who in a couple of years would become ‘Stars’. A reputation as a singer soon emerged and Mick, after trying his luck with local acts Flight and Nantucket, eventually came together with members of AstraKhan which featured Mal Eastick, Glyn Dowding and Andy Durant (who was about to go overseas for some time). Along with Graham Thompson, this became a 4-piece band known as Flash which specialised in hard rock covers from Free and Deep Purple, alongside some original material. After a year or so of supporting interstate acts at Hindley Street’s Countdown among other venues in South Australia, Beeb Birtles saw some potential and recommended the band to Michael Gudinski of Mushroom Records. A deal was signed and the band by this time known as Stars went on to record two singles, Quick On The Draw (produced by Beeb) and With A Winning Hand. Realising they might not have the ability or time to come up with enough songs for their first album, Andy Durant, who by this time had returned from overseas with a
clutch of self penned songs, was approached and rejoined the band. Former Little River Band bassist Roger MacLauchlan replaced Graham Thompson resulting in Stars first album, Paradise. Stars hit the road touring with acts like The Beach Boys, Linda Rondstadt, ELO also performing their own sold out headlining shows. Andy Durant passed away in early 1980 from cancer and a fitting tribute was held later that year at The Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne. Being one of the first of its kind The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert featured Andy’s songs performed by the remaining members of Stars, Cold Chisel, Renee Geyer, Richard Clapton and basically the cream of Australia’s rock talent at the time. The concert live double album topped the charts around the country, with all proceeds going to The Peter McCallum Cancer Clinic. Over the next three decades Mick continued to front his own bands, The Ideals, The Method and The Spaniards with former Feretts singer-songwriter Billy Miller. A single God Is A Shield, produced by Molly Meldrum, and mini album Locked In A Dance was released. Today, The Mick Pealing Band continues to tour, featuring music from Mick’s past and his two solo albums, Precarious and Grand Hotel. Mick says, “the time seems right to get these great songs back on stage and performed live, after all… we have all the time in the world”. “The Mighty Rock” Mick Pealing is joined by band mate and Australian Blues icon Chris Wilson (Broderick Smiths Big Combo, Buster Brown, Ideals, Angry Anderson, The Giants) at Davey’s Hotel Frankston as part of their Sunday Soultrain sessions on Sunday 29 March. The show starts at 3pm and is a free event. For further details see daveys.com.au
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Baxter remain the yardstick PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully MORNINGTON Peninsula cricket superstar and Baxter skipper Daniel Warwick guided his team to a well deserved premiership on Saturday at Alexandra Park. In front of a packed house, Warwick stayed at the crease to the very end, celebrating yet another silver cup in the Baxter Cricket Club trophy cabinet with an unbeaten 69. Baxter’s opponent, Sorrento, lost its fourth grand final on the trot and one wonders whether they will ever taste the ultimate glory. Whilst Baxter held the upper hand
heading into the third and final day on Saturday, it still took some individual brilliance to get the job done. Sorrento’s intent was obvious from the outset and that was to score runs quickly, get a big lead and try and bowl Baxter out with as many overs up their sleeve as possible. A lead of around 170 would have been the target, however, Baxter’s bowlers, refreshed after a week off, removed Sorrento skipper Nick Jewell very early, courtesy of Ben Smith. The rest of the six bastmen who followed failed to get to double figures. Anthony Blackwell made 35, however, he had half of those last week. Sorrento made 211 in their second
innings, adding to the miserly 51 they made in the first. This left Baxter with a target of 154 to win. Having already won the match on first innings, Baxter had two ways to play it. Bat out the day without making the runs, or go for it and reach the target. Baxter has always played boldly and they were always going to aim for the latter. They did it in the 59th over in fine style. Whilst Warwick was the second innings hero with 69, Joe Rule also played a significant role in the victory with his 32. When he came to the crease, Sorrento had a real sniff at 2/14.
However, other than Blackwell and AJ King, Sorrento really were short another bowling option. Warwick didn’t look threatened at any point and with a more than reasonable batting line-up behind him, they were always going to see out the day or make the runs required. Blackwell finished with three wickets and seven for the match. AJ King snared two wickets and five for the match. The match belonged to Baxter though. Dale Irving finished with match figures of 6/65 from 25 overs. Chamika Sattambi was superb also, picking-up 8/64 from 25 overs across the three days.
Ben Smith made 49 in the first innings and took three second innings wickets. Baxter was professional throughout the match, despite plenty happening around them. They are undoubtedly the benchmark of Mornington Peninsula cricket and adding Delacombe Park skipper Chris Brittain to the squad next season is only going to make them stronger. In a tight, tough season, Baxter Cricket Club proved it was the cream that could once again rise to the top. Winning flags has become a habit for the club and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Eagles lead all the way DISTRICT
By IT Gully SOMERVILLE will play in Provincial grade next season after hanging on strongly to win the MPCA District grand final. Although the Eagles had won the match last week on first innings, Red Hill coach Simon Dart was always going to exercise his option of trying to get a reverse outright on the third available day. Red Hill made 170 in their first innings and Somerville replied with 224 after Brenton Alp and David Kuelen made an 80-run partnership when their side was in some trouble at 5/121. Red Hill needed quick runs and they sure got them on the final day, making a quick fire 186 in just 26 overs, giving themselves plenty of time to bowl out Somerville. The Eagles simply needed to occupy the crease for the duration of the day to win. They also had the option of scoring the 133 runs. Given more overs, Somerville would have easily got the runs, however, they were happy to spend as much time at the crease as possible. Red Hill used six bowlers in an attempt to capture 10 wickets, however, they managed to get just two of them. The Eagles finished 36 overs at 2/104. It was enough to taste the sweet nectar of premiership glory and look forward to a return to Provincial cricket. Red Hill was the dominant team in the home and away season, however, its finals campaign wasn’t so convincing. Somerville was always the danger team and it proved to be the case when it mattered most.
Swinging up to Provincial: Somerville defeated Red Hill in their Grand Final and will play Provincial cricket next season. Picture: Andrew Hurst Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 25 March 2015
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Panthers claw memorable victory SUB-DISTRICT
Court movers : Mark, Tony, Kate and Jack Gaze, rear, and Robbie and Mitchell, front, part of the family dynasty has ruled many basketball courts both in Australia and overseas.
Family dynasty rules on the court, future looks bright By Bob ‘The Hoop’ Clinton THE Gaze family dynasty is still going strong in 2015 as Frankston Basketball Association readies to extend its operation into one of the best and the biggest on the Mornington Peninsula. It all began back in 1979 when Tony Gaze's Saba Bears walked onto the new Frankston Basketball Associations courts to compete in the National Basketball League. The basketball program that followed has turned into one of the biggest in the state. The Bears drew huge crowds each Saturday night at the Bears Den. Their popularity was so high that they took football off the back pages of the local papers. Unfortunately, financial problems saw the Bears fold and were replaced by the Bayside Blues who compete in the SEABL competition and have won many flags over the years. Tony Gaze 's legacy remains in the Frankston Blues program. His son Mark, who represented Australia and played for the Saba Bears, now coaches the Bayside Blues youth team. Mark's son Jack is in the team as well as the men's SEABL team.
Mark's daughter Kate, after a five-year stint bringing the ball down for St Mary's College in California, was recently in the winning WBNL team the Townsville Fire which defeated the Bendigo Spirit. Kate is also the Bayside's women's latest recruit for 2015, a prize signing for Frankston. Robbie Gaze is the Bayside Blues coaching director, his son Mitchell plays for Bayside juniors and is a member of the under-16 Boys state team. Tony's daughter Leanne Gaze has a daughter Meg who is in the Bayside women's youth league team as well. The Gaze family and basketball are synonymous, Tony’s brother, Lindsay, and nephew, Andrew, are Australian Olympians and among the nation’s most revered sportsmen. Seven-time Olympian as both a coach and player, Lindsay was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in the United States in February. Andrew, considered Australia’s best ever basketballer, is an Olympian and multiple winner of Australia’s national basketball most valuable player award. Also, he has an NBL title from his stint with San Antonio Spurs.
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By IT Gully PEARCEDALE pulled off one of the greatest comeback wins of all time on Saturday to beat Rosebud in the Sub District grand final. After the first two days of the match last weekend, Rosebud was in the box seat to win. They had made 152 on the Saturday and had Pearcedale in a real spot of bother at the close of play on Sunday, seven wickets down with 50 runs still to get. With Shayne Gillings down with a hamstring injury, many wondered how Pearcedale was going to pull it off. The Panthers may not have achieved the impossible on the first innings, but what followed will probably never, ever be done again. The third day of this match had more twists and turns than a 1960’s dancefloor. Pearcedale had achieved the unthinkable in the first innings, getting to the point where they needed just three runs to win the match with two wickets in hand. John Herbert was looking the goods on 45 and together with Gillings (11), looked as though they were going to get the target. However, Rosebud opening bowler Adam Bryant removed Gillings and it was game on again.
Jason Nagel then removed Herbert with the third ball of his 24th over and it appeared the Panthers had stolen defeat from the jaws of victory. Rosebud obviously celebrated like they had just won the grand final. Who can blame them. However, little did we know at that point that the match was far from finished. Pearcedale sent the Buds back into bat and at one stage had them 7/8. That’s right, it’s not a misprint. Bryant and Geoff Glaum added some very valuable runs at the end to at least get the Buds to 70. Panthers’ skipper Chris Dew was brilliant, picking-up 7/22. Someone needed to stand up with Gillings unavailable to bowl and Dew stepped to the front of the line. This left Pearcedale with 14 overs to score the 74 runs required for victory. Amazingly, they achieved it in 8.5 overs. Fittingly, Chris Dew (20) was at the crease when the winning runs were made. At the other end was Max Blackburn, who returned to his original club after a spell of playing elsewhere. Whilst Rosebud had thought they had won the match, Pearcedale was always looking to fight it out to the end. They achieved their objective. Pearcedale will now play in District Grade next season.
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Jockeying for position: This tackle looked more like something you’d see at this Saturday’s Mornington Cup. The picture was taken during the Karingal versus Tyabb practice match. Picture: Gary Bradshaw
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YES, Cheese AMATEUR CHEESEMAKERS WHEEL OUT THEIR BEST FOR THE RED HILL SHOW
One week from now, Bruce Charlton will be checking the ambient temperature in his small cheese fridge. Hoping that his washed rind cheese has matured at just the right rate. And crossing his fingers that the finished product turns out just like the practice batch he made last week. “I will be entering a feta, a small handmade goat’s cheese and a washed rind which is made from cow’s milk,” explains the amateur cheesemaker, who is a chef by trade. “I made a washed rind yesterday, which was a practice for the competition. And of course it was perfect. Next week, it might not be the same. It’s hard – I torture myself with it!” Cheesemaking is a tricky, exacting game; one which brings together science, a ‘feel for the curd’ and even a little magic. Jan and Trevor Brandon have all three skills in spades; as evidenced by their highly successful business, Red Hill Cheese. Trevor had long been making cheese for friends and family when the couple decided to open their business in 2000. 15 years later, the business is one of the Peninsula’s tastiest culinary success stories.
The couple also run cheesemaking courses from their Red Hill cheesery, and many of the entrants in the Red Hill Show’s Amateur Cheesemaking competition first learned their craft from the Brandons. The Brandons’ son, Burke, has taken over the role of Chief Cheesemaker, but come Red Hill Show Day on March 28th, it will be Dad Trevor who is again centre stage, as he co-judges the Show’s Amateur Cheesemaking competition. Just do not be misled by the ‘Amateur’ title. “The reason I enter is that the criteria is really high”, says Bruce Charlton. “They don’t give away ribbons, take it from me. You don’t want to be judged by a plonker! For hobbyists, it sets a high benchmark: when you do well, you know you’ve done well.” The Red Hill Show takes place at the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday 28th March. The Peninsula’s most impressive agricultural animals and produce will be on show, alongside culinary offerings and competitions to thrill even the most ardent foodie.
“The business possibly grew too fast!” laughs Jan Brandon when reflecting on the demandfor their celebrated sheep, goat and cows milk cheeses.
Animal Magnetism Bronwyn Stewart of Sea Crest Farm is doubtful that Bonnie Lass and Bonnie Skye will take home any prizes in the cattle competition at this year’s Red Hill Show. But she also knows that the lack of a medal will not dent their popularity with the Show crowds. Highland Cattle, with their big horns, Scottish heritage and wooly coats are scene-stealing bovines. Better still, Stewart’s cows are quiet and accustomed to wearing a harness, which means that requests to pat and brush the animals are usually met with an enthusiastic “yes!” “We probably won’t win a medal on the day because the Highlands are a little breed”, explains Stewart. “Since there are no other Scottish or English breeds entered we’ll be judged in the Beef Breeders competition.” Being out of medal contention does not dampen Stewart’s enthusiasm for the Show. She will be exhibiting 8 of the 41 Highland cows from her Flinders farm, and cites “interaction with the crowd” as one of her key reasons for participating in the Show. “One of the great things about Red Hill is that they let people walk past the head of the cattle; at other shows they have people going past the tail,” she says. “When you go past the head, you can engage with the animal much more – you can feed them hay, have your hand licked.” The Flinders naturopath runs her 100 acre breeding farm using complimentary farming methods. That means no fertilisers or pesticides; just plenty of pure, unsprayed Peninsula grass, homeopathic treatments, herbs…and happy, glowing Highland cows. See Bonnie Lass, Bonnie Skye and their Highland friends in the agricultural pavilion at the Show. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 25 March 2015
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