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HOSPITAL food is not something anyone craves but eating a meal to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital was on the menu at the Chelsea campus of Oakwood School. Eighteen students supported VCAL student Beth’s efforts to hold a fundraiser lunch by having a Macca’s meal at school on Friday (9 March) and donating more than $140 towards the Melbourne hospital. “It was good for Beth to do the charity work for a VCAL unit,” teacher Alex Stavenuiter said. “She suggested doing something for the hospital but realised kids will support it if it’s a food that’s a treat.” Oakwood School is a government school aiming to encourage students to stay in school to gain some qualifications for future work. The school has campuses in Frankston, Noble Park North and Caulfield North. There are “pop up” classes held in Rosebud and Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula. See oakwoodschool.vic.edu.au or call 9703 7400 for more information. Neil Walker

AN apparent administrative bungle over the registration of a cooling tower system has set Frankston Council on a courtroom collision course with state health authorities. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has advised council the Public Health and Wellbeing Act has been breached by the failure to register a cooling tower system at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 building. The matter was mentioned at Frankston Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (15 March) and council asked for more time to prepare its defence. Both parties were reluctant to go into detail when approached by The Times last week due to the impending court action. “The Department of Health and Human Services is prosecuting Frankston City Council for alleged breaches of the cooling tower system provisions of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008,” Victorian DHHS spokesman Bram Alexander said. “As this matter is currently before the courts, specific comment about the case is not able to be provided.” “Council is fully cooperating with the Department of Health and Human Services’ investigation and is seeking legal advice in respect of the proceedings,” council CEO Dennis Hovenden said in a statement. “The cooling tower is presently not in operation and it poses no risk to the public.” It is understood council could be fined up to about $145,000 if found guilty of breaches of the Act. Any legal fees cost to ratepayers is not known at this stage.

Burgers for good cause: VCAL students Beth, left, and Jayme take part in a lunch fundraiser at Oakwood School. Picture: Gary Sissons

Police investigate footy field ‘assault’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A FRIENDLY game of footy turned nasty at Seaford’s Belvedere Reserve last month and police are now investigating an on-field assault. A player for a Druze Victoria team was allegedly headbutted by a rival Aussie rules player for “a Muslim team” at about 2pm on Sunday 11 March. Frankston Acting Inspector Miro Majstorovic said it is unusual for police to investigate sports-related incidents but they want to hear from any players or spectators who saw the alleged assault. The 24-year-old victim was knocked unconscious and had surgery

to fix a broken nose at Frankston Hospital. He was released from hospital soon after the incident. Police received a complaint on 9 March since the offender has not been identified. He is described as being about 5 foot 9 in height, of “Middle Eastern” appearance and has a thick black beard. The Druze Society of Victoria confirmed “an incident” had occurred on the day of the practice match ahead of a Druze Cup tournament. The society is based in Keysborough. Druze is a religious sect Islamic in origin, chiefly practised in Syria and Lebanon. Footy fracas: A player was allegedly headbutted unconscious at Belvedere Reserve last month.

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Big Dog Diner downed Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A BURGER bar in Frankston fined for several food handling offences last year has closed its doors for good. Big Dog Diner, an Americathemed fast food outlet, on Cranbourne Road closed down last month. A Big Dog Diner burger joint in Bendigo has also shut up shop. Frankston Council took the business proprietor to court in February last year after council inspectors were “obstructed” from carrying out food safety inspections (“‘Dirty’ diner fined”, The Times 13/6/17). The state government’s Food Convictions Register listed multiple hygiene offences at Big Dog Diner. Business owner Kris Stephens claimed on Facebook the company “made the top 6 per cent of company’s [sic] (in the worlds [sic] history) based on turnover”.

He posted the company was “two [sic] big and very vulnerable” and he admitted he “had not done enough homework and created better management systems”. “Lastly I will say to anyone who is in business well done! It’s not easy but I hope you all find it as worth while [sic] as I do and will continue to learn grow and improve as I will.” A sign on a window at the Frankston diner said the landlord is owed rent for sublease of the premises. Food handling offences last year included a failure “to store food in such a way that it was protected from the likelihood of contamination”, failure “to maintain the food premises to a standard of cleanliness where there was no accumulation of garbage, food waste, dirt, grease or other visible matter” and a failure “to maintain easily accessible hand washing facilities”. The diner’s owner was also fined $50,000 in Bendigo for multiple food standards code breaches at its restaurant.

A COMMUNITY group helping Frankston people “who have nowhere else to turn for help” has commemorated its 50th anniversary. Community Support Frankston, originally the Frankston Citizens’ Advice Bureau, began offering help in the area in 1968 and is a place where food and shopping vouchers are available to those in need. CSF also offers information, support and advocacy for people with problems paying bills, housing costs or essential medical and essential medicines bills. The group is calling for more volunteers to try to help more people in the years ahead. “While our organisation is proud to be reaching such a milestone, we wish we could be doing more to assist the increasing number of people in Frankston experiencing financial hardship,” CSF manager Steven Phillips said. Volunteers are put through nationally accredited training to provide support to people with complex needs. In the past financial year, CSF volunteers responded to more than 10,000 face to face assistance sessions, a record number requests for help in the agency’s history. The organisation’s 50th anniversary was marked with a letter of congratulations from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. “Over the years, CSF has played an important role in supporting the local community, delivering essential services, providing emergency relief and advocating on behalf of those in need,” Mr Turnbull said in the letter. “Through these efforts, CSF has helped meet the changing needs of the local community and nurtured capacity, connection and opportunity. “On this special anniversary, I commend staff and volunteers — past and present — for your commitment to making a difference, and wish you continued success.” Mr Phillips said Frankston Council will

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recognise CSF’s five decades of continuous service to residents in the municipality at a civic reception later this year. “While federal government funding for emergency relief has reduced in recent years and state government funding for the sector is non-existent, Frankston City Council has always been and remains an important partner.” Last financial year, CSF’s volunteers contributed 15,372 hours into services that aim to make life better for people in Frankston. “With 99 per cent of our staff being vol-

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Food for needy I want to take this opportunity to congratulate a number of organisations for the funding they have committed to allow Life-Gate to construct a purpose-built $31,000 trailer. This funding will allow local volunteers to provide meals and drinks to the needy and homeless from March. The initiative will see to it that meals and the like will be supplied at strategic locations where there is a need basis, such as the Frankston railway station; the former Frankston Ambassador site; the Seaford caravan park; and Frankston North. Since the closure of City Life there has been a real void insofar of emergency meals for our city’s most vulnerable. However, this new initiative by Life-Gate will greatly assist those in desperate need. Life-Gate managed to fund this project with most funding coming from corporate Frankston. This within itself is a fantastic outcome. I also want to thank the many people that generously contributed via online fundraising. I look forward to LifeGate continuing to do great work on behalf of the Frankston community, and I hope to see more corporate generosity from our many businesses and industries in Frankston throughout 2018. Kris Bolam, councillor, NorthWest Ward

Sky high bungle Who is the clever little sausage who decided that it would be a great idea to run two of the Mornington Peninsula’s top attractions, the Tyabb air show and the Rosebud kite festival on the same day? Brilliant. Denis Feely, Tyabb

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FRANKSTON High School student Alex Fox was among many participants in PARC’s Let’s Move for a Better World on Friday (16 March). The campaign is part of a worldwide move to help fight obesity and change sedentary lifestyles. A total of 1.2 million “moves” last year raised $7000 towards gym equipment at McClelland College in Frankston. See parcfrankston.com.au for details. Picture: Gary Sissons

Rally for refugees Many Australians are publicly calling on the federal government to change the current inhumane and unjust policies towards refugees on Nauru and Manus Islands, and those in Australia. A rally is to be held at 2pm on Sunday 25 March outside the State Library, Melbourne to express our great concerns about the continuing inhumane treatment of refugees. This rally has been organised by the Refugee Advocacy Network and is supported by many and varied organisations. Australia is responsible for the futures of those detained offshore and in Australia. We pay many millions of

dollars of our taxes to maintain these unsustainable offshore centres and are responsible for policies which reflect little respect for the human rights, and leave people – men women and many children to languish in limbo. There are other options for an Australian response. Attendance at the rally is important. It’s time again for Australians to tell politicians loud and clear that we do not support the current cruel policies towards refugees. We want offshore centres to be closed. We want the detainees on Nauru and Manus to come here or be settled in a suitable third country. We want an honest and respectful dialogue as we confront this complex world wide issue of people leaving their homes to find safety elsewhere. We need long term sustainable and humane policies for those who seek refuge in our country. Come to the rally if you can with family and friends. Ann Renkin, Shoreham

‘Draconian violence’ I would like to know why 20 security officers were sent to arrest a couple with two small kids in the early hours in order to place them in detention pending deportation. Why such draconian violence on a peaceful valuable family simply because you can. This is horrible behaviour from the Department of Home Affairs whose minister is no longer answerable to the parliament. We need to stand up to bullies who appear to enjoy power far too much. Patricia Rayner, Somers Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The Times, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@ baysidenews.com.au

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NOTHING good ever happens after 2am is a phrase often banded around nightclubs and that seems to have been the case on Friday 9 March when a 29-year-old male driver allegedly engaged in some reckless conduct endangering life. The man from Ringwood East was seen performing a burnout outside the Rockstar Bar in a green Holden SS ute before heading northbound and losing control of the car and crossing all three northbound lanes of the Nepean Highway. The driver drove over a median strip and mounted a gutter and also collided with a post at Wells Road. The Ringwood East man nearly took a memento of Frankston with him when a section of footpath became lodged in the ute’s bumper bar. Police interviewed the man about his driving conduct and are seeking more witnesses to the potentially deadly driving behaviour. The man has not yet been charged.

Night ends in multiple strikes AN evening out at tenpin bowling ended with strikes of the wrong kind for an 18-year-old male bashed by a group of men. The 18-year-old was at Strike Bar in Frankston’s Beach Street at about 7.30pm on Saturday 3 March before heading to a nearby nightclub. He left the club at about midnight, being helped out of the premises by

mates since he was “quite intoxicated”. Walking along Beach Street, the victim and two friends, a man and woman, became embroiled in “a disagreement” with four males who threw the 18-year-old to the ground and kicked him in the head. He suffered lumps and grazing to the head and body and a cracked tooth. Police are reviewing CCTV footage in the area between midnight and 1am and are also seeking witnesses.

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Police were called to a fire at the entry of a quarry in Quarry Road, Langwarrin at about 2.45am on Monday 12 March. Upon arrival, they discovered a burnt out black Holden utility with no identifying features or number plates. The stolen car, much likes its owner, was “completely gutted”. Witnesses to the arson are being sought.

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A GANG of seven youths loitering in Wyndham Drive, Frankston are being sought by police after one of the youths picked up a rock and threw it through the front kitchen window on a home on the street. CCTV footage is being reviewed.

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VOLUNTEERS dedicated to preserving the Frankston’s foreshore for more than 30 years have been recognised for their ongoing service to the community. Frankston Council has installed a plaque set in stone along the Frankston Waterfront boardwalk which acknowledges “the dedication and ongoing service to our community in re-vegetating the Frankston Foreshore since 1987 by past and present volunteers of the Frankston Beach Association Incorporated’. The mayor Cr Colin Hampton said the plaque is “a tribute to all volunteers who have given their valuable time and expertise to take care of our local environment.” “The Frankston Beach Association has greatly contributed to the preservation of one of Victoria’s most popular beaches which is regularly filled with people in the summer months.” “On behalf of council, our community and our

environment I thank the Frankston Beach Association for their dedication and contribution to preserving our natural environment.” Frankston Beach Association is a non-profit volunteer organisation that participates in the restoration and preservation of the foreshore reserves. Frankston Beach Association secretary Joan Cavanagh said the group lives by its motto “preserving the beach for all to use”. “We’ve been responsible for obtaining grants and planting over 350,000 plants since 1987 under the leadership of Kathleen Hassell, whose efforts in the revegetation of the foreshore have been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal,” Ms Cavanagh said. “Our dedicated team of volunteers undertake planting on a regular basis and will continue to do so into the future.”

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Off-duty police officer foils carjacking

On scene: On-duty police officers quickly arrived after an off-duty cop foiled a carjacking in Frankston last night. Picture: Gary Sissons

12 March at Fortescue Avenue, Seaford. A 2014 Hyundai hatch parked in a carport was graffitied with the tag “JAZEN” and purple texta was used to daub both the car and a nearby bus stop. Police would like to speak to three “young males” seen entering a Fortescue Avenue house on the day of the vandalism.

Damage done BURGLARS left empty handed but caused about $2000 worth of damage at a Seaford vending machines business in Pascal Road overnight on Sunday 11 March. CCTV footage showed two men,

one wearing light-coloured clothing and the other “agile” wearing shorts and a dark-colour T-shirt arriving at the factory at 5.39am and leaving about 6am. The offenders jumped a gate and took a security system off a wall.

Handbag stolen

A THIEF gained entry to a staffonly area at a dumpling shop at 489 Nepean Highway and stole a female employee’s handbag containing cash and credit cards. The caucasian male, aged about 25, and described as having a medium build and wearing a black T-shire and black shoes, went on a shopping spree at Coles and Ritchies

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An off-duty police officer fought off a man armed with a knife in an attempted aggravated carjacking in Frankston. The incident took place on Ashleigh Avenue when the man, armed with a knife allegedly tried to steal a car which was parked in a car space at the local shops just after 8pm on Tuesday evening (13 March). The driver of the car, an 82-yearold Frankston man, was attempting to start the car when he was approached by the armed man. The off-duty officer, understood to be a Dandenong area police officer, was walking on Ashleigh Avenue when he saw the man standing at the side of the car, armed with the knife, threatening the driver, demanding he get out of the car. As the officer approached the car he heard the female passenger calling for help. The officer approached the man and asked him what he was doing. The man then allegedly turned on the officer, pointing the knife in his direction and demanding that he hand over his car keys. A fight took place and the officer grabbed the man’s arm and managed to get him to drop the knife. The officer received two minor

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cuts to his hand in the incident. Frankston Embona Taskforce detectives were patrolling the area and were on the scene within minutes, arresting a 21-year-old South Dudley man. He was charged with with attempted carjacking, two counts of attempted armed robbery, possessing a controlled weapon (knife), assaultrelated offences and three counts of committing indictable offences while on bail. He appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court via video link on Wednesday (14 March) and he was remanded in custody to reappear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The two victims, aged 82 and 67 years, both from Frankston, were not injured.

Drink drivers

Police caught 17 people across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region driving under the influence of drink or drugs over the Labor Day long weekend (10-12 March). Somerville Highway Patrol acting senior sergeant Peter Martin said 2500 preliminary breath tests were carried out during Operation Arid over the weekend. He said it is always disappointing to catch people driving while alcohol or drug affected. “We’re gratified to catch these DUI people and have dealt with them appropriately but it’s obviously disappointing that there are still people out there even with the community sentiment clearly against drink and drug driving there are still people who take the risk.”

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A teenage girl died in hospital following a crash in Carrum Downs last Friday (9 March). It is believed a car crashed into a stationary truck on Boundary Road just after 7.30am. The 19-year-old Clyde woman, who was a passenger in the car, was taken to hospital in a critical condition however died this morning. The 50-year-old male driver and a second 19-year-old female passenger, both from Clyde, were not injured. The truck driver, a 24-year-old Epping man, was also not injured. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash. Anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime

Boys threatened TWO Carrum Downs boys, both 14, were allegedly threatened and one attacked at a Karingal reserve near Ashleigh Avenue at about 9.30pm last Saturday (10 March). A group of youths, described as African in appearance, approached the two boys and one was allegedly kicked and threatened with a boxcutter knife. A satchel containing a mobile phone, a jumper and hat were taken from the two Carrum Downs boys. Victoria Police want to hear from any witnesses in the area.

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heart behind The Babes Project, and I can see the genuine love and passion that the team has for the mamas they work with every day,” she said. A resident of Geelong since AFL footballer husband Gary was traded back to Geelong Football Club from the Gold Coast last year, Jordan has worked with children through her volunteering, as a school youth worker, and as a teacher’s aide and support person for a students with different abilities, and she said supporting mothers was a natural progression. “Having met some of the mothers who are going through The Babes Project perinatal program,

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Wine and food society flourishing THE Proudly Frankston campaign launched in 2013 by an alliance of the bayside city’s leading lights produced many good initiatives – including a wine and food society. Now entering its sixth year, the society was set up along the lines of the Melbourne Cricket Club Long Room Wine & Food Society. Frankston Wine and Food Society has flourished, uncorking 24 events since 2013 including Christmas functions as well as lunches at the start of each of the four seasons. The group launched a new website last month, designed by a Somerville business. Co-founder Max Butler said the society had 70 members. “We enjoy bringing great wine and food to people from all walks of life,” he said. “You don’t have to be a wine guru, an avid foodie or have a big bank balance to join us.”

He said the society had a natural advantage – being close to one of Australia’s great wine regions, the Mornington Peninsula. “We enjoy supporting local winemakers as well as the many venues in Frankston and on the peninsula. We also look further afield, bringing in wines from other regions of Victoria as well as from South Australia and NSW.” Overseas wines have included drops from France, Italy and Spain, all presented with a dash of culture and history. Mr Butler co-founded the society with chartered accountant Robert Thurley and Kevin Johnson, a retired CEO now best known as president of Menzies Caring for Kids. All three grew up in Frankston and played football and cricket in the district. New events planned this year will include an “Old Bottle Evening” and wine appreciation nights. Details about the society including how to join are at frankstonwinefoodsociety.com.au or call Max Butler on 0419 343 989.

CRISIS accommodation is now available for women, children and their pets fleeing family violence. The Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) says pets can play a significant role in family dynamics and it is importance to also support them when women and children are fleeing family violence. EDVOS now has accommodation available at three crisis properties in Melbourne’s eastern metropolitan area that can safely accommodate women, children and their pets – each equipped with kennels, pet food and other animal amenities. The service is also working with Women’s Liberation Halfway House (WLHH) to provide the first specialist pet-friendly women’s refuge in Victoria by the end of June. “Women and children go through unspeakable trauma during family violence and being forced to abandon one of their only comforts causes further emotional damage,” EDVOS executive director Jenny Jackson said. “EDVOS pet-friendly crisis properties and WLHH refuge can save lives, both human and animal. The knowledge that these shelters are out there, and that they are increasing in numbers is a bright spot in the ugly reality of family violence. “Hundreds of women, children and their beloved pets across Victoria are constrained in violent relationships because the fear and practicalities of leaving are just too overwhelming. Let’s hope this can now start to change.”

Ms Jackson said research shows that 53 per cent of women in violent relationships with pets reported their animals had also been abused or threatened. Welfare workers or women in distress can call EDVOS 9am-8pm Monday to Friday or 9am-5pm Saturdays on 9259 4200.

Adopt a greyhound A “50 Shades of Grey” adoption promotion ending next Sunday (25 March) is aimed at finding new homes for 30 greyhounds from the RSPCA Victoria’s Animal Care Centres. RSPCA Victoria animal care manager Liz Walker said the dogs had distinct personalities. “We have excitable, attention-seeking greys through to docile, shy gentle giants,” Ms Walker said. Most are exempt from having to wear muzzles in public and come with a reduced $50 adoption fee. “Greyhounds are intelligent, friendly dogs with a gentle and sensitive temperament. They are well suited to a variety of different lifestyles and homes, which is why they continue to be one of our most popular dogs among those adopting,” Ms Walker said. “Although they are often bred for sprinting, most greyhounds do not require much exercise and will happily curl up on their owner’s couch.” The RSPCA Peninsula Centre is at 1030 Robinsons Road, Pearcedale.

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Fun for all as sun shines for Red Hill Show ON Saturday March 10, the Red Hill showgrounds transformed into a colourful, appetizing and entertaining spectacle for the whole family. The sun was out, the weather beautiful and the Mornington Peninsula was on show. The community was the focus of this year’s celebrations with a record number of local groups and exhibitors participating. The skilled artisans of the McClelland Spinners & Weavers and Woodturners Guild educated and inspired the crowd. Willum Warrain our local indigenous group, the CWA and Ian a traditional puppet master ran free activities and creative workshops. “While agricultural shows are closing across the country for lack of support, Red Hill is bucking this trend

with record cattle entries from top class breeders,” said show executive officer Bec Davis. “We have great participation from many local schools across the livestock, photography and art sections including Flinders Christian Community College, Dromana Secondary, Padua College and Elizabeth Murdoch Collage to the Tyabb Scouts just to name a few.” The cider show finished with 69 cider entries from across Australia with local Seven Oaks Cider taking out the Best Apple Cider in Show. Richard Cornish from Gourmet Traveller entertained the audience throughout the day with a host of judges and cider demos. The woodchop grandstands were packed to the rafters as usual and kids

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Peninsula Grammar recruits world netball champion as head netball coach PENINSULA Grammar was pleased to announce its newest recruit into its Sporting program with the recent appointment of Sue Hawkins to the role of Head Coach of Netball. Ms Hawkins is well qualified for the role and excited to join Peninsula Grammar’s elite coaching team. She is a member of the International Netball Federation Coaching Advisory Panel, holds Netball Australia High-Performance accreditation, presents for Netball Australia at their High-Performance accreditation course and is a proud member of the 1983 World champion team. For Principal, Mr Stuart Johnston, the appointment clearly demonstrates Peninsula Grammar’s commitment to a first class sports program. “We know that the best coaches get the most out of their players and Ms Sue Hawkins’ career to date shows her dedication both professionally and personally to her team members drives them to excel.” After coaching the New Zealand Tactix in the ANZ Championships for the past 3 years and England’s National Netball Team in previous years, Ms Hawkins has returned to Australia to work closer to home in the education sector, an area of great passion for her. “I am teacher trained so am thrilled to be returning to school to work with the students at Peninsula Grammar,” she said. Ms Hawkins is looking forward to applying her extensive coaching experience to Peninsula Grammar’s netball program. “My aim is to create a challenging, inclusive, professional high-performance

program,” she explains. “One that will motivate players and staff to be better tomorrow than they were today. It is critical that this program has a balance between performance, recovery loading and fun.” Peninsula Grammar’s Director of Sport, Ms Shona Middleton is extremely proud to have Ms Hawkins on board. “Ms Hawkins will bring so much not just to our Netball program but our overall Sporting offer,” she said. “As a national

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Sir John Madden memorial debated Compiled by Brodie Cowburn WE call special attention to an advertisement in another column of a public meeting, to consider the best means of perpetuating the memory of the late Sir John Madden amongst us. Since the Franskton man’s lamented death there has been singularly unanimous public expression of opinion, both in the Press and otherwise, of his many virtues as Lieutenant Governor and as Chief Justice of Victoria. Many tributes to his upright personal character have also appeared. It has been very fully recognised that in all his actions and in his many public utterances, he always was on the side of right, and that his loyalty in the present world’s crisis found expression in many fervid and stirring appeals. It is only fitting that his many virtues should be recognised in an adequate manner by those amongst whom he had lived so long. *** INVALID soldiers to the number of about one hundred and sixty from the Base and Caulfield Hospital and Hyton Rest Home visited Tyabb on Sunday the 17th March. The day was glorious, and everything went off without a hitch. A glance at the lavish dinner awaiting the men (before the attack) proved that Tyabb’s first attempt at entertaining soldiers was a great success. The cars arrived well up to time and at 1 o’clock the men filed into the hall to satisfy their appetite. ***

THE Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited is applying for probate of the will of Nathaniel Pearce, sen., late of Pearcedale, orchardist and grazier, who died on 9th January last. Testator by his will left estate valued at £3239 to his widow and children. *** The old established business in Bay Street, Frankston, known as “The Frankston Coach Factory” so long and successfully carried on by Mr Hugh Cameron, has changed hands, the old proprietor having been compelled through ill-health to give up the laborious life of a smith. The business has been purchased by Messrs Brasher and Cunneen, who intend to carry on the business on the same lines as formerly, and hope to meet with the same generous support as that given to their predecessor. *** TENDERS will be received up to the 25th March, at 8 p.m., for the ERECTION of FIREBOX over Main Entrance in Vestibule. Specification may be seen at Mr Dalman’s Boot Shop, Bay Street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. *** NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Council of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings held at the Council Chambers, Somerville, on Thursday, the 7th day of March, 1918, the said Council did agree to the following resolutions, that is to say:— Regulating and restricting the erection

and construction of hoardings. Requiring the pulling down and removal of hoardings. Authorising the Council to pull down and remove hoardings, erected or constructed contrary to any by-law of the Council or not pulled down or removed as required by or under any such By-Law, and to sell the materials and apply the proceeds in re-imbursing the expenses of pulling down and removing such hoardings and in paying into the Municipal Fund any penalties or fees due by the owner thereof. *** THE 23rd half yearly meeting of the Langwarrin Progress Association will be held in the vestry of the Methodist Church on Monday evening next, March 25th. It is requested that all members will attend as important motions will be brought forward to extend scope and usefulness of this association. *** A MEETING of the committee of the 7th presentation to Frankston Volunteers was held at Mr Wheeler’s house on Tuesday, March 19th, at 8 p.m Present:—Councillor Oates, President of the shire, in the chair; Mr Wheeler, and Dr Plowman, Hon. Sec. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, and amongst other correspondence a letter was read from the late Sir John Madden, stating that it would have given him great pleasure to present the medals on the 7th occasion on which such presentations have been made in Frankston.

A motion of which Dr Plowman had given notice, was carried viz, to rescind all previous motions as to the 7th presentation being made a special function. The organisers of the Red Cross concert, to be held on March 30th (Easter Saturday) have kindly consented to allow the presentations to be made during the interval of the concert, and it was resolved that the presentations be then made. Dr Plowman was asked, and consented to present the medals, on the occasion. The names of fourteen volunteers were approved as being qualified to receive medals. *** AT a special meeting of the committee of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute, held on Tuesday last, it was decided to take steps to have the main hall of the building enlarged at a cost of something approaching £1000, and in order to meet this expenditure it is intended to issue 100 debentures at £10 each to the public at 6 per cent. As the enlargement is very urgently required the committee intend to call for tenders for the work as soon as the debentures are taken up. *** ANOTHER party of returned soldiers were entertained at Frankston on Friday last by members of the Wattle Club. The visitors who were mostly men from other states arrived by motor car, and as the day was beautifully fine the trip from Melbourne was greatly enjoyed.

At the Mechanics, all that was needed to satisfy the needs of the inner man was provided in their usual lavish style by members of the Club, and full justice was done to the good things provided, by the returned warriors, who appeared to have lost none of their dash in an attack. *** THE Somerville Methodist Church celebrated their Harvest Festival on Sunday, March 17th. There was a beautiful display of fruit and vegetables, and the church was prettily decorated with autumn leaves, berries and flowers. The members of this church can be complimented on the splendid way they arranged the gifts. Suitable sermons were delivered in the afternoon by Rev Tonkin, of Frankston, and Mr P. Twyford at night. *** A VERYsuccessful dance was held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Wednesday, March 13th, in aid of the hall funds. In spite of a adverse weather the attendances was quite large, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Miss F. Unthank played at the dance, while Mr A. Meldrum acted at M.C. The floor was packed. A dainty and plentiful supper was provided by the lady’s committee. On Saturday night, March 16th, a dance was held by the Social Club and this was also well attended. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 23 March 1918

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By Mr & Mrs IT Gully FLINDERS will play in the MPCA Peninsula grand final after beating Moorooduc in the Peninsula Semi Final by six wickets. Moorooduc won the toss and batted first but lost their first three wickets for just twelve runs. These wickets included Rashimal Mendis and the dangerous Madushanka Perera for a duck. Shamith Kannangara steadied the Moorooduc ship with 43 and Nick Williams scored 41 at the bottom of the innings, but it only helped the Ducks to 161 in 79.5 overs. Dwayne Field, Matt Burns and Neil Barfuss were all convincing with the ball for the Sharks, snaring two wickets each. Unbelievably Flinders took just 37 overs on day two to grab the win. Despite losing 2/21, Tom Clements with 53 and Blake Hogan-Keogh with 69, including thirteen boundaries, moved the scoreboard swiftly to 4/135. Shane Beggs and Barfuss took the score to 4/162 providing the Sharks with the six wicket win. Long Island had left Main Ridge with a lot of work to do after the

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By Mr & Mrs IT Gully BADEN Powell will play in the MPCA District grand final after a thrilling last over win against Mt Martha. Baden Powell was shaken up after two players pulled out due to injury before the match. Things were made even worse when skipper Craig Entwistle injured a calf and was forced to bat with a runner, however, with one over to spare Baden Powell was able to pick up victory and advance to the grand final. The Braves resumed day two on their home turf at 0/2 chasing Mt Martha’s first innings total of 155. The Reds needed to get away to a good start and they did so with an opening partnership of 47 before Ryan Godwin was out for 34. After the good start the Reds lost 3/17, putting them on the back foot until Brett Wilkinson hit 30, Simon Street 22 and a wag of the tail got the Reds to their 155 total. Craig Entwistle lead the charge with the ball for the Braves with 4/45 off 20 overs, while Michael Ballard helped himself 2/26 off 14 overs. Heatherhill will play in the 2017/18 MPCA District grand final after comfortably beating Seaford in the semi final.

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Set 161 to win, Seaford was rolled for 120 after Jake Theobold ripped through their innings with six wickets. Chris Cleef top scored for Seaford with 55. Heatherhill left themselves in the box seat to progress to the MPCA District grand final after a pretty good opening day. At stumps on day one, Seaford were left with 120 runs required for victory with just six wickets in hand. Despite the fact there was still some batting to come, the Hills did have

the support of scoreboard pressure after scoring 160. Heatherhill’s opening pair of Sam Mullavey and Steven O’Donnell scored just 33 with Mullavey outed for just eight. O’Donnell went on to make 52 and Kristian Miller hit 32 to provide the backbone of the Hills innings. Unfortunately for the Hills they lost their last seven wickets for 50 runs. This was largely due to the bowling performance of Dale Christie who snared 5/44 from 14.5 overs for Seaford.

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Dromana leaps into the grand final SUB-DISTRICT

By Mr & Mrs IT Gully DROMANA cruised into the MPCA Sub District grand final after thrashing Carrum Downs in the semi final

over the weekend. The Hoppers smashed 254 before rolling Carrum Downs on the second day for just 118. On the opening day on Saturday the Hoppers lost their first two wickets

for ten runs before Kierran Voelkl and Jack Fowler steadied the ship with 53 and 72 runs respectively. Jedd Savage then strolled to the crease and helped himself to 63 while Sam Fowler chimed in at the end with 34

to help the Hoppers to 254. David Dervan was the pick of the Carrum Downs bowlers with 3/50. Carrum will take on Dromana in the grand final after a two wicket victory over Tootgarook.

Batting second Carrum had an extra over to try and win the match, an over that proved to be handy given Tootgarook was bowled out for 132. Carrum hit the winning runs eight wickets down.

Mornington, Strikers, Skye best hopes SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie THE State League season kicks off this weekend with Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Skye United looming as serious promotion prospects. Mornington and Strikers will underpin their promotion push with quality visa players while Skye has used the local market to bolster its senior squad. Promotion for Mornington would mean a third State 1 South-East title in four seasons and would unlock the NPL door for Adam Jamieson’s men. “If anything I was probably guilty of being overconfident last season so I’m a bit more wary this time but we know what’s ahead of us and what we have to do,” said Jamieson. If Strikers succeed it will be the 12th promotion in 19 seasons for new head coach Andy O’Dell, who is bullish about the club’s prospects. “I told Trevor (Johnston, club president) if you give me the job I want to win the league,” said O’Dell. “I think it’s about time there was another team on the peninsula other than Langwarrin and Mornington. “I know people don’t like hearing that and I’ve got my detractors but I don’t give a stuff mate in fact the more they have a go at me the better I like it.” Two of O’Dell’s former clubs, Altona City and Sunshine George Cross, have tried to lure him back in the past few days but he has recommitted himself to the Strikers’ job. Billy Armour has enjoyed success at Skye United since taking over midway through the 2015 season and avoiding relegation. The following year Armour’s men clinched the State 4 South title and last year they fell at the final promotion hurdle losing their round 22 home clash with Brandon Park 2-0. “I think we’ve very much strengthened the squad and added the experience of big Caleb (Nicholes), Cameron (Leopold) and Chris (Driver) and I’m hoping that we’ll be able to do better in the important games,” said Armour. Skye defeated State 2 outfit Doncaster Rovers 3-2 in a friendly last Friday night at Anderson Park with goals from Nicholes (2) and Driver. In Saturday’s NPL2 action Langwarrin defeated Murray United 2-0 at Lawton Park. Late goals and blustery conditions were the main stories of the afternoon with Langy hitting the mark in the 87th and 91st minutes. Andy McLean put in another excellent shift before being subbed late in the contest by Viktor Medini who within a minute pounced on a poor back pass only to be upended by Murray keeper Abdulkerim Koc. Langy strike ace Liam Baxter converted the resultant penalty with ease. A few minutes later another Langy substitute was in the spotlight as Sergio Yanez broke forward quickly then played the ball to Baxter on the left of the area who slipped it inside for partner in crime Johnny Kuol to slot past the advancing Koc and complete the scoreline. Langy won the under-20s game 2-1 with headed goals from Dylan Kilner

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Main man: Daniel Mota in action for Seaford United. Picture John Punshon

and Sam Klepac and a second-half penalty save by Ben Caballero. Big Josh Mulla came off the bench in the second half for his Langy swansong. The 19-year-old is returning to an apprenticeship in his native Cairns and his old club Leichhardt Lions FC. In Sunday’s NPLW action Southern United lost 7-0 to Bulleen Lions at Monterey Reserve. Southern’s under-12s lost 2-0, the under-14s won 2-1 with goals from Candy Kilderry and Rhys McKenna, the under-16s lost 2-1 and the under 19s lost 4-0. Southern has added defender Lilli Gonzalez from Box Hill United to its senior squad and she is expected to make her debut against her old side in Sunday’s round 5 clash. Under-16 coach Andrea Vignati resigned last week and Southern expects to name his replacement shortly. In other news Frankston Pines won both of its recent friendlies against Seaford United and Casey Comets. Pines beat Seaford 4-2 last Tuesday at Monterey Reserve with goals from Naseer Mohammed, Mitch Landers, Aaryn Rix and Munib Mohamed then knocked off Comets 3-1 at Comets Stadium on Saturday with goals from Ioasa Saemo (2) and Landers. Seaford United beat Heatherton United 1-0 at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday with Matty Morris-Thomas settling the issue. Baxter had a 5-2 win over Old Mentonians at Baxter Park on Saturday under the watchful gaze of recently appointed

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assistant coach Mitchell Ball. Davidson Alliieu (2), Matt Morgan (2) and Alan Lipsett scored for Baxter. Somerville Eagles had a 2-0 win over Berwick Churches on Saturday with goals from Andy Yeo and Bjorn Kutschera. Here are the local senior squads for 2018 with the previous club of new signings in brackets: BAXTER GOALKEEPER: James Foster (Langwarrin). DEFENDERS: Owen Kilner (captain), Heath Goss, Joe Iline (Doveton), Tim Lee (Langwarrin), Andy Bayliss-White (Frankston Pines), Rob Gallautz (Hampton Park Utd). MIDFIELDERS: Izaak Barr (Peninsula Strikers), Alan Lipsett, Stuart McKenzie (Oakleigh Cannons), Matt Morgan (Langwarrin), Jack Morgan (Hampton Park Utd), Dan Disseldorp, Jake Kidder. FORWARDS: Bryce Ingram, Liam Kilner, Ben Meiklem, Davidson Alliieu (Skye Utd), Samuel Brima (Peninsula Strikers). FRANKSTON PINES GOALKEEPERS: Jarrod Nardino (Peninsula Strikers), Josh Permal. DEFENDERS: Ben Caffrey, Chris Hodgson, Connor Tzelios, Dion Brown, Franco Vanni (Eastern Lions), Graham Hill, Luke Murray. MIDFIELDERS: Abdullah Darmanii, Benny Millward, Ehab Hilal (Eastern Lions), Jack Carter, Jayden Zahra, Lewis Potter (Peninsula Strikers), Will O’Brien (Rosebud Heart), Josh Berrisford. FORWARDS: Aaryn Rix (Peninsula Strikers), Ioasa Saemo, Khali Bahrami, Mitch Landers

(Seaford Utd), Naseer Mohammed (Doveton), Munib Mohamed. MORNINGTON GOALKEEPERS: Liam Little (Southern Utd, New Zealand), Steve Bayard (South Springvale). DEFENDERS: Aaron Root, Jack Truelove, Stefan Soler, Steve Elliott, Jamie Cumming (Avondale FC), Josh Valadon, Charlie Parker. MIDFIELDERS: Craig Smart, Keegan Ziada, Sam Scott (Peninsula Strikers), Alexander White (Worthington Town, England), Sam Reeves (Nelson FC, England), Andre Bennett (Bishop Auckland, England). FORWARDS: Wayne Gordon, Max Etheridge (Marlborough Town, England), Sammy Orritt, Curtis Hutson (Barry Town, Wales). PENINSULA STRIKERS GOALKEEPER: Nathan Prince (Dandenong Thunder). DEFENDERS: Hayden Beasley (Altona City), Liam Weir (Auchinleck Talbot FC, Scotland), Azmain Kalitzki (Altona City), Tom Giblin (East Yorkshire Carnegie, England), Louis Moss (FC Oswestry Town, England), Nathan Yole (Mornington), Dean Rae (Penrith AFC, England) Steve McClelland (Melton SC). MIDFIELDERS: Daniel Brookes, Stefan Karac (Oakleigh Cannons), Nick McNamara (Milton Keynes Dons, England) Ryan Wilson (AFC Telford, England), Tom Hawkins, Grant Davies, Jack Gallagher (Baxter). FORWARDS: Ryan Thompson (Brigg Town, England), Oscar Marsden (Brigg Town, England), Femi Orenuga (Ashford City, England), Ryan Brading (Sway FC, England), Nathan

Smith (Mornington), Callum Mitchell. SEAFORD UTD GOALKEEPERS: Austin Kearney (Dingley), Patrick Bretherton. DEFENDERS: Adrian Pace, Jason Alizzi, Linam Wang, Simon Riam (White Star Dandenong), Tom Pollock, Tom Thorwesten, Tristan Stass. MIDFIELDERS: Dean Snoxel, Daniel Mota, Matt Morris-Thomas, Mitch Hawkins (Hampton Park Utd), Mitch Coates (Lang Lang Utd), James Kuot (Kingston City), Chris Busuttil (Skye Utd), Brad Jackson (Casey Comets). FORWARDS: Apimeleki Waqa (unattached), Conor Mcfall, Tom Soro (Dragons, Worthing, England). SKYE UTD GOALKEEPERS: Jonathon Crook, Lee Heron. DEFENDERS: John Andrinopolous, Billy Painting, Saj Sugrim, Mo Elhassan, Daniel Walsh (Seaford Utd), Gerald Lawler (Langwarrin), Chris Driver (Endeavour Hills Fire). MIDFIELDERS: Marcus Collier, Mark O’Connor, Jordan Redburn (Langwarrin), Jason Nowakowski, Marcus Anastasiou (Peninsula Strikers), Cameron Leopold (Peninsula Strikers). FORWARDS: Daniel Attard, Caleb Nicholes (Langwarrin), Mitch Blake (Langwarrin), Lawrence Komba. SOMERVILLE EAGLES GOALKEEPERS: Latham Horvath, Brad Klarenbeek (Rosebud Heart), Cameron Parsons (Rosebud Heart). DEFENDERS: Samuel Beadle, Stephen Curd (Seaford Utd), Michael Easton, Damian Garcia (unattached), Jordan Lunt, Jarryd Lymer, Eric Manhanong, Kevin McCormick, Jack McKenna (Langwarrin), James McKenzie, Ashley Scholes (Rosebud Heart), Hayden Taylor (Peninsula Strikers). MIDFIELDERS: Michael Clark (Elwood City), Kadison English (Rosebud Heart), Bjorn Kutschera, Nicholas Njari (Dandenong City), Matthew Swanson, Joel Wade, Stewart Watene (unattached). FORWARDS: Matthew Curd (Seaford Utd), Alex Colville, David Greening (Rosebud Heart), Louie Griffiths (Baxter), Liam Morgan, Frame Selkka (Rosebud Heart), Harry Vanstaveren, Andrew Yeo (Baxter). Here are this weekend’s league games but please note that FFV is yet to name a venue for the fixture between Peninsula Strikers and Brandon Park originally set down for Centenary Park, which remains unplayable: FRIDAY 8.30pm: Monbulk Rangers v Skye Utd (Monbulk Recreation Reserve). SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Moreland City (Lawton Park, U20s 1pm); Mornington v Manningham Utd Blues (Dallas Brooks Park), Peninsula Strikers v Brandon Park (venue to be announced), Seaford Utd v Brighton (North Seaford Reserve), Baxter v Monash Uni (Baxter Park), Casey Panthers v Somerville Eagles (Prospect Hill Reserve). SATURDAY 7pm: Heatherton Utd v Frankston Pines (Bosnia & Herzegovina Centre). SUNDAY 3.15pm: Southern Utd v Box Hill Utd (Monterey Reserve, U12s 9am, U14s 10.15am, U16s 11.40am, U19s 1.15pm).

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Noonan driven for success THIS racing season means more than usual for Mornington-bred jockey Jake Noonan as he aims to set a positive example for his newborn son, Isaac. Noonan “is more driven than ever” to be at his best and will head into the feature Mornington Cup meeting with high hopes as he boards the Michael Meaghantrained Prussian Vixen in the $200,000 Listed Hareeba Stakes on Saturday 24 March. Noonan said his whole outlook and perspective on life has completely changed since his son entered his world on Thursday 2 November and is hoping to be a positive role model for his fourmonth-old son. “He has been a massive influence on my career at the moment,” Noonan said. “You can have a bad day at the races but you don’t dwell on it and you come home and look forward to seeing your partner and son and enjoy that time with them. “At the same time though it drives you to be better as you want to be a good role model and be achieving in your career. You want to be successful to set that positive vibe with the family that you can achieve anything.” Noonan and Mornington-based trainer Michael Meaghan have enjoyed the successes of dual Group winning mare Prussian Vixen over the last two autumn racing carnivals and are hoping to ride the successful wave into the Hareeba Stakes.

“She looked good in the Hareeba last year when just beaten by a horse who was in really good form,” Noonan said. “She never comes up in the spring – she doesn’t spell well and she seems to only thrive when the sun comes out. “She always has a good summer and autumn prep which in a way is good as the races we are targeting are at this time of the year.” Noonan was aboard Prussian Vixen in her Group Three Bellmaine Stakes victory on Saturday 10 February when she secured backto-back victories in the $150,000 sprint at Caulfield – a track which has offered Noonan a new lease on life. Noonan hit a “flat spot” in his racing career a few years ago after making the transition from an apprentice rider to senior jockey but has been rising back through the Victorian jockey ranks and credits his resurgence to the support of Caulfield-based trainer Mick Price. “I had a pretty successful apprenticeship and had good opportunities from day one but for anyone, it’s a pretty difficult transition to a senior rider,” he said. “You need a good support stable which I probably lacked at the time. I had dad by my side but I really needed someone else to help me book rides. “I started doing some work at Caulfield for Henry Dwyer and Mick Price and Mick must have seen some ability in me and started

putting me on in the bush then eventually in town and then some black type races. “He’s a successful trainer in his own right and there’s no doubt he’s been a major influence in my recent success.” Noonan still rides the majority of trackwork for his father Tony and he said he is stoked that his father is in “hot form” at the moment. “He’s always put in the in hard yards and it’s really starting to pay off,” Noonan said. “Everyone at the stable gets good satisfaction when we get a winner and there’s a lot of positive energy at the moment which is feeding into the horses. The horses are really starting to run up to the potential that we thought they had. “Starvasive might head to a race on Mornington Cup day and a few horses of dad’s that are running well at the moment might head there as well.” In the meantime, Jake said he will be taking it “one step at a time” with his son now in the back of his mind and couldn’t thank his partner Mariah enough for taking care of their newborn. “I’m lucky God has looked after me with a kid who sleeps about 10 hours every night but a lot of that is because of Mariah,” he said. “She does a lot of the night shift in looking after him, she’s done a great job so far and our son is definitely a testament to her.” Ben Triandafillou

Like father, like son: Mornington-based trainer Tony Noonan leads four-year-old gelding Chas Marlow alongside his son Jake Noonan. Picture: Yanni

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Blind golfers tackle Australian titles MORE than 20 blind golfers from across Australia descended upon the Rosebud Country Club for the Victorian Blind Golf Championships and the ISPS HANDA Australian Blind Golf Open two weeks ago. The golfers competed over two days for the Victorian Blind Golf Championships on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March before teeing off for the national title in the ISPS HANDA Australian Blind Golf Open on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 March.

Sydney’s Rod Mills was a standout in the men’s events as he led all the way in the Australian Blind Golf Open to secure the national title with rounds of 66 and 67. Mills’ stellar form was also on display in the days prior at the Victorian Blind Golf Championships where he finished second in the B3 division behind Queensland’s Brad Carver. In the women’s race for the national title, Western Australia’s Jenny McCallum rattled home and did just

enough to claw back a four-shot deficit to finish locked with early-leader Michelle Watts, of New South Wales, on a nett total of 155. “It was amazing watching the Blind Golf participants in action and displaying such positivity,” Rosebud Country Club general manager Danny McGrath said. “We are very honoured to host such an inspiring event at our wonderful club.” Ben Triandafillou

All in the hips: Australian Blind Golf Open winner Rod Mills (left) and Victorian Blind Golf Championships runner-up Graham Coulton compete for the Victorian title. Picture: Supplied

Breaking the trend: Balnarring Bowls Club midweek pennant team continued the club’s hot streak with their second premiership victory of the season. Picture: Supplied

Balnarring Bowls back at the top BALNARRING Bowls Club has been successful after 35 years of chasing an elusive premiership title on Saturday 3 March defeating Rosebud in the final on neutral ground. The first’s side made up of fifteen men and one woman, Maxine Stark, led all day and won by six at the Capel Sound Bowls Club, West Rosebud. The victory promoted the club into Division One. Balnarring had plenty to cheer about having chased the premiership since 1985 when the club was just three years old. The skip of one rink, Shaun Haywood, declared after the victory that he wouldn’t be taking his medal off for “at least a week”.

The lone female and also ladies’ president, Maxine Stark, said: “I’m still pinching myself, and it is great to see how much this means to everyone.” Balnarring then carried their winning form into the midweek Pennant grand final on Tuesday 6 March where they defeated Village Glen at Capel Sound Bowls Club and celebrated their most successful season since forming in 1982. “I know that everyone in the team has really been very keen for a win and they have just been practising and practising,” club official Suzie Powell said. “They went into the season with the attitude that ‘we are going to do it’.”

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