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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au OBJECTORS against a planned 157-apartment complex in Seaford intend to take their opposition to the development to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The Kananook Creek Association and a private individual have both lodged appeals against the construction of a 12-metre high four-storey building at 78-83 Nepean Hwy. Frankston councillors narrowly voted four-three to give the project the green light from a council perspective late last year (‘Lucky number ‘157’ for developer’, The Times 30/11/15).

KCA president Paul Davies said the community group believes the 157unit development “is an inappropriate development in that location”.

Mr Davies noted 57 dwellings will be built on a site that’s slightly under one hectare in size “in an area that’s defined in council’s strategic plan as ‘medium density’ at best”.

“It is completely out of character with the area,” he said.

“This is a large high-density development. It will have an impact on the amenity of the neighbours and an impact on the creek and users of the creek.”

He said the association is worried about flooding and the flow of water in to Kananook Creek if the 157-apartment building goes ahead.

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Protest sign: A banner erected last year at the site of a planned Seaford apartment development.

max Property Group will attend a mediation hearing hosted by VCAT in late March.

“Hopefully we can come to some agreement with the other parties to achieve an outcome that is acceptable to all,” Mr Davies said.

He said a medium-density apartment building would be in keeping with the neighbourhood’s character but declined to say how many apartments would be an acceptable maximum number.

If objectors and Resimax fail to come to a compromise in March a full VCAT appeal hearing will be heard in June.

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Council ‘silence’ on cabin park lease Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

Fun in the sun: Cooper, 10, enjoys a day out at Seaford beach, one of several bayside beaches offering disabled access.

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Bayside beaches access vital for all PLANNING a day at the beach when disabled access is a priority can be stressful but a travel blog by a Carrum family has made it easier for local families to plan ahead for trips to bayside beaches.

The Smith family – mother Bron, father Andrew and children Cooper, 10, Pepper, 7, and Elwood, 3 – are keen travellers and don’t let Cooper’s cerebral palsy get in the way of holidays and trips off the beaten track.

“It’s my respite from life. We love to travel and that’s one of our top priorities,” Mrs Smith said.

“It can’t always be perfect with accessibility but it’s good to give it a try.”

The family’s latest blog post examined how easy it is to access Frankston and Kingston beaches when

using a wheelchair.

Mrs Smith says accessibility has improved over the years but there is still some room for improvement.

Wheelchairs are available to hire at several bayside surf lifesaving clubs and ramps now lead to the beach but the mother-of-three says it can still be a struggle to get to the sea.

“Access is good until you get to the sand but from sand to water is the tricky thing,” she said.

She notes Hobsons Bay Council has introduced beach matting on the sand at beaches and hopes Frankston and Kingston councils follow suit in future summers.

“That would be ideal if we could see it down here. Somewhere like Carrum beach – from the ramp to the water is like a day trip to get down there.”

Overall though, Mrs Smith is impressed with the efforts made by local councils and lifesaving clubs to help those with a disability enjoy beach outings.

“There’s really good facilities at the lifesaving clubs so it makes someone with a disability or a family with a child with a disability feel much more welcome.”

The Smith family visited 11 bayside beaches and found five surf lifesaving clubs hired out a beach wheelchair and ten had accessible bathrooms.

See smithsholidayroad.com for a full checklist to “make it easier for you to get to the beach and know what to expect before you hit the carpark/ train station”.

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LONG-RUNNING negotiations to provide residential certainty for disadvantaged families and individuals at Seaford Beach Cabin Park could be nearing an end but cabin park owner Michael Hibbert says he is still awaiting final confirmation from Frankston Council that a lease he signed late last year is acceptable to council.

Mr Hibbert and council have been in protracted talks over the past two years to extend a lease on land at Kananook Creek amid disagreement over a land swap deal that council ultimately rejected.

The land swap deal – with a Crown land portion of the site, 860 square metres of land facing Kananook Creek, being exchanged with council receiving 675sqm of freehold land facing Nepean Hwy – was dropped early last year after months of talks (‘Cabin park deal ‘close’ despite reservations’, The Times 6/4/15).

Councillors were due to discuss the sealing of the lease – a five-year lease with the option of a further five years in 2020 – behind closed doors after December’s public council meeting.

Council spokeswoman Natasha Duckett advised The Times last week the matter remained “confidential” and an update would be given “when this situation changes”.

Mr Hibbert said he signed the lease

Lease sealed? Seaford Beach Cabin Park Cabin Park owner Michael Hibbert awaits word from council on agreement.

late last year and has heard nothing since from council.

“I haven’t heard anything from council. We’ve written three letters because we’re conscious the residents could be evicted soon and we haven’t heard,” he said.

“We just assumed we’d get something back to say everything is fine.”

About 40 families, in 20 cabins on part of the park leased by council to Mr Hibbert, faced eviction from the park before council and the park operator came to an agreement on an extended lease last year.

The cabin park owner agreed to spend about $300,000 to upgrade facilities at the park within two years.

He hoped to hear from council soon to confirm the signed lease had been accepted by council.

“It’s disappointing from the residents who keep asking about it. We’re not hiding anything. We’re just waiting to hear back from them but we don’t appear to be too high on their priority list.”

Storm hits Frankston line WILD weather and level crossings removals work combined to make it another frustrating week of travel on the Frankston line for train commuters last week.

Buses replaced trains between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations due to road and rail separations work at McKinnon, Ormond and Bentleigh.

Metro Train’s plans to shuttle passengers between Caulfield and Moorabbin for the week seemed to be going smoothly, with commuters finding little fault with the bus services, until nature intervened.

Lightning strikes during a storm on Thursday afternoon (28 January) at about 4.15pm, just before the afternoon peak, caused signal outages meaning Metro had to scramble to provide more buses and drivers to get commuters to their destination.

Buses replaced trains between Mordialloc and Carrum in addition to the lack of trains between Caulfield and Moorabbin forcing some commuters to take three train trips and two bus journeys on Thursday afternoon.

V/Line CEO Theo Taifalos resigned on Thursday last week after mass delays across Victoria’s rural rail network (‘Train delays frustration boils over’, The Times 25/1/16). Labor Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan is under pressure to ensure Melbourne’s train services get back on track after a poor start to the year due to cancellations and delays.

Frankston line trains will stop at every station this week (Monday 1 FebruaryFriday 5 January). See levelcrossings. vic.gov.au or call 1800 762 667 for details of future bus services scheduled to allow level crossing removals to be progressed.

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Not stopping all stations: Buses have been replacing trains along part of the Frankston line due to level crossings removal works.

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Council recognises, rewards community works Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE president of the Friends of Wallace Reserve, David Cross, has been named 2016 Frankston City Citizen of the Year.

Mr Cross joined Senior Citizen of the Year Alan Quaife at a special Australia Day citizenship ceremony last Tuesday (26 January) at Frankston Arts Centre to receive a commemorative certificate from Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley.

“David Cross and Alan Quaife have given so much to our community and I’m proud to recognise their selfless achievements as we honour them as our 2016 Citizens of the Year,” Cr Dooley said.

“They are inspiring and courageous and lead by example, displaying our Australian values and the importance of community spirit, volunteering and giving support to others throughout Frankston.”

Mr Cross, 56, is an active member of the Rotary Club of Frankston and Foundation and also works with Guides, Scouts, disability groups and school councils alongside his conservation work at Wallace Reserve.

“It’s a great surprise and is humbling. It’s an acknowledgement and award for a team effort from so many people who help and support and mentor me in my volunteer roles around Frankston,” he said.

Senior Citizen of the Year Alan Quaife, 70, has devoted his life to helping those most in need such as refugees, the homeless, the mentally

Australian values: Alan Quaife, left, David Cross, Pastor Ulli Rothstein de Roldan and Reverend Angel Roldan received top citizenship awards on Australia Day.

ill and addicts.

The former Collingwood and Fitzroy VFL player decided to establish the Reclink Dolphins Football Team in 2014 to give the disadvantaged a chance to improve their lot in life.

“I felt very overwhelmed, it’s sensational and recognition of what we volunteers and the team do,” he said.

Mr Quaife says the Reclink team “changes the lives” of the players

“and gives them goals in life itself”.

Many have had a bad upbringing and Mr Quaife says they often “take drugs to forget and get hooked”.

“All anyone wants is friendship, love and acceptance. That’s what they need.”

The Recklink coach says he notices team members’ personalities change “and they begin to laugh”.

“It’s like a family,” Mr Quaife said.

The 70-year-old is also involved in cricket, basketball and ten-pin bowling games for Reclink.

The Colour of Hope exhibition, an event giving disadvantaged youth access to the arts and a chance to receive professional coaching and public recognition, hosted by Life Gate’s Reverend Angel Roldan and Pastor Ulli Rothstein de Roldan was named the 2016 Community Event

of the Year.

At this year’s Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Frankston 96 adults and eight children from 30 different countries became Australian Citizens.

“The Frankston City community is proud and excited to welcome our new Australian citizens to our municipality and we embrace them and wish them well,” Cr Dooley said.

Emily on track to help Kokoda villagers Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au CARING for others is not just Emily Vagg’s job, it’s a passion.

The 31-year-old Peninsula Health nurse is heading off to Papua New Guinea next month to spread the word about health education to isolated villagers along the Kokoda Track.

The trip, part of a No Roads Kokoda expedition, will see a team of health professionals visit remote villages along the Kokoda Track to dispense health advice and treatment if needed.

It will certainly be a change of scene from Ms Vagg’s day job as a nurse at the Intensive Care Unit at

Frankston Hospital.

“I’ve always wanted to branch out and use those skills elsewhere for the less fortunate,” Ms Vagg, a 10-year-veteran at the hospital, said.

“It never seemed to be the right time to do volunteer work overseas but this is a wonderful opportunity to trek the Kokoda Track and experience that as well.”

Ms Vagg says maternal and child health will be a focus for the team of about ten visiting the villages since mortality rates for women in childbirth and children under the age of five in PNG are high compared to western countries.

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“The idea of the trek is to provide a lot of health education as well as trying to strengthen the relationships between the Kokoda villages and the health provider that is there to help teach them,” Ms Vagg said.

“There’s no point us giving them a machine they can’t use three weeks after we’ve left – it needs to be sustainable.”

The expedition will be flown in to the middle of the Kokoda Track to give help to the most isolated villages along the trail and the volunteers will trek through tough jungle terrain for about five to six hours per day between villages.

Ms Vagg said she is “really excited” about the trip and the chance to help Kokoda villagers along the way.

The team will hire guides from the villages to ensure money also goes to those most in need. n The No Roads Kokoda expedition will begin on 11 March until 18 March. Donations to help fund Emily’s journey including flights, insurance and guide fees can be made online at mycause.com.au (search for ‘Emily Vagg’) or by depositing money at ANZ Bank, BSB 013 483, account no: 490227661, reference: 3063. See noroads.com. au for further details about the expedition.

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In the swim: Jackson leads Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE Frankston to Mornington Bloody Big Swim – all 11.2 kilometres of it – was a real endurance test for Cape Schanck’s Jackson Coote, but one that he passed with flying colours.

The 26-year-old electrician swam the choppy course from Frankston Life Saving Club to Mornington Life Savings Club at Mills beach in two hours, 50 minutes and 49 seconds on Saturday last week. He was in the 1829 age category.

That’s a pace of 15:15 minutes a kilometre for the swimmer who trains at the indoor Peninsula Swimming and Aquatic Centre, Rosebud.

“I have swum a few of the normal 1.2 kilometre races but this popped up and I thought I would give it a go,” he said Thursday.

“My tactics were to start slow and conserve my energy and work my way into the race.

“By half way I was about sixth or seventh and then I built my pace up a bit and went into the lead.

“It was tough, though. The last two kilometres felt like three or four.”

The win earned him $500 and a new pair of swim goggles.

The first duo across were 17-yearolds Brianna Bond and Ayden Coates in the best time of the race: 2.45.43.

Best team was We are Family’s Carl and Katrina Luxton and Myles and Spencer Spielvogel, in 3.18.36.

The Bloody Big Swim is an annual event conducted by Mornington Life Saving Club with the aim “to promote interest in open water swimming for fun and fitness”. It started in 2004.

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petitors’ times. “It was quite rough,” she said. “But it’s a very popular swim. What we are noticing now is that there are more solo swimmers, rather than teams.”

The awards were presented by Dunkley MP and club member Bruce Billson.

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the field home over 20 kilometres. He’s missed the cut off this year but has the race firmly fixed on his horizon.

All swim challenges ENTHUSIASTIC swimmers of all ages enjoyed competing in the Grand Swim Challenge at Mornington’s Mills Beach on Saturday week.

The seventh swim in the Great Victorian Swim Series was run by Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club and Mornington Life Saving Club.

More than 300 competitors took part, with first across the line in the 1.2 kilometre race being Dean Wilson, 12 minutes 19 seconds, in the 12-17 age group. Second was Robbe Dilissen, 12.26, also in the juniors, and third was Matt Gilling, 12.31, in the 18-29 age group.

The new 1.2 kilometre course proved to be a great success, Morn-

ington Life Saving Club’s Keiran McAuley said.

“The Nippers also had a swim over 300 metres. Well done to all those involved.

“Even a pod of dolphins joined in to end a wonderful day.”

Then, on Australia Day, many Mornington Life Saving Club members took part in the MMAD – Mt Martha Australia Day – swim at Mt Martha beach.

This is the eighth swim in the Great Victorian Swim Series.

Events include 5km, 1.2km and 400m novice and nippers. Winner of the 1.2 kilometre event was Lachlan Schwarz in 13.59.8 in the Under 17s category, winner of the 5 kilometre race was Matt Gilling in 1.02.41, winner of the novice was Mia Bolitho in 5.01.02 and winner of the nippers was Mackenzie Hooper, 2.29.6.

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Gun threat in servo robbery

Duntroon calling: Army recruit Catherine Brace receives her certificate of recognition from land systems head Major General David Coghlan before heading off to the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

A MAN and a woman brandishing a hand gun held up the Shell service station at Five Ways, Baxter, 6.10pm, Tuesday.

Luckily, no one was hurt in the robbery in which the pair rode up on a motor cycle and walked into the convenience store wearing their helmets and sunglasses. CCTV footage shows the woman pointing the gun at the attendant as she demands money from the till. Sergeant John Coburn, of Somerville police complex, said the attendant was traumatised by the incident.

The pair made off with a small quantity of cash. Police are examining footage of the incident in Grant Rd.

Family’s defensive positions Revealing author talk a CATHERINE Brace has joined her sister and father in what seems to have become tradition for the Mornington family by embarking on a military career.

Her younger sister Michelle is a private in the Australian Army Ordnance Corps and their father, Ian Brace, now retired, served as an officer in the signals corps.

Catherine, 22, was one of 60 recruits taking the official oath last week at an appointment ceremony at the defence force recruiting centre before leaving for 18 months of training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, near Canberra.

A former pupil at Mornington Primary School and student at Flinders

Christian Community College, she was awarded the Dean’s Scholars scholarship at Monash University and plays netball and the piano.

Catherine describes herself as a disciplined and focused person who is looking forward to the leadership training offered at Duntroon.

“I am proud to be joining an organisation that is built on teamwork and service. I am also looking forward to learning how to lead confidently and achieve results in challenging situations,” she said.

“While at RMC, I aspire to keep the end goal in sight, learn as much as possible, see every challenge as an opportunity and to provide support and encouragement to my teammates.”

Midsumma experience

AUTHOR Hazel Edwards will appear at Frankston Library as part of the Frankston Midsumma Festival.

Ms Edwards is a former Frankston High student and lived in Carrum Downs, and the release of her memoir Not Just a Piece of Cake will be of great interest to locals.

Using ‘anecdultery’, Hazel explains why writing, longterm, is mentally risky but vital culturally and contributes to a non-boring life.

She shares her author quest

and the quandary of how much to reveal. All welcome to the free event on Saturday 6 February, 1pm at Frankston Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston.

See frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1020 for bookings.

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Write track for budding wordsmiths

Anglers caught in fisheries net A TRAWING expedition by fisheries officers on land and sea netted 144 anglers breaking such rules as catching too many fish, using too many lines and keeping undersized catches.

Despite the number of anglers booked, Fisheries Victoria says its Operation Billit found “the vast majority” of anglers in Western Port and Port Phillip “are doing so legally”.

The operation was targeting snapper anglers but caught one angler with too many calamari and another with abalone.

“We inspected 2100 recreational anglers on the water and at the boat ramps, we detected a total of 144 offenders were detected,” Fisheries Victoria’s Bob Hutton said.

“This was not a covert operation and was widely publicised before it started, so there is no real excuse for those 144 anglers not knowing, or deliberately flouting, fishing regulations.

There are suitcases brimming with stories, street art and skateboards aplenty at the Wordsmiths school holiday art and writing workshops.

Run by Mornington Peninsula author Michelle Hamer, the workshops gave kids the chance to combine art and story writing in a range of creative activities. Wordsmiths also runs weekly writing workshops for kids of all ages, and is about to launch a writing class for adults.

“There’s no magic or secret skill to writing well,” Ms Hamer said.

“Everyone has a unique voice and can be shown easy ways to improve their writing.”

The classes will cater for beginner to advanced writers looking to boost their skills.

Hamer, who will have seven new children’s books published this year, is a bestselling author and former editor at The Age. Her Wordsmiths classes are held in Chelsea and Frankston.

See wordsmithsworkshops.com. au or call Michelle Hamer on 0412 580 262 for details.

“One man will be going to court for allegedly exceeding the catch limit of southern calamari and another will face abalone related charges.”

Altogether 39 infringement notices were issued, two relating to exceeding the catch limit of snapper. Those fish were seized and the anglers fined $455 each.

Other offences detected included taking other species below minimum size, which also generated a $455 fine, using more than four lines in marine waters and fishing without a licence.

“All of these rules are outlined in the Recreational Fishing Guide, which is available free from most good tackle stores or by downloading the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones,” Mr Hutton said.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing can call the 24-hour reporting line 13 3474.

Tee off for SES fundraiser THE Australasian Golf Club will host the 4th annual ‘Thank You Chelsea SES Golf Day’ at Chelsea Public Golf Course, 29 Fraser Ave, on Sunday 28 February.

Once again, all funds raised throughout the day will go to the Chelsea SES Unit. A breakfast of egg and bacon rolls from the barbecue will be available before teeing off at about 8am.

Following a round of golf, lunch can be bought from SES master chefs at the barbecue which will be loaded up with snags and burgers, and just like breakfast; all at very reasonable prices.

To top it all off, the bar at the 19th hole will be open for business after the golf as well.

The 5th hole will be easy to spot with a huge target painted on it on the day for a nearest the pin competition.

A shotgun start will see teams of four teeing off at every hole at the same time following a blast from a Chelsea rescue vehicle siren to begin their 18 holes.

Alan Fletcher, known to fans around the world of Network TEN’s Neighbours as Doctor Karl, will be playing once again along with some other surprise guests.

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New heights reached in overview of Gallipoli

David Harrison david@baysidenews.com.au IT’S Australia’s foundation myth, but the Gallipoli story is still not fully told. A book published in 2013 takes us soaring over the battlefields, in flimsy craft of wood and canvas, aloft before the invention of the parachute.

Its author, Hugh Dolan, is modest about the work. His first Gallipoli book, 36 Days, is far better, he says, evidenced by the fact it has sold out. It describes the period before the Anzac landings, overturning a few more myths about the campaign.

Gallipoli, Air War tells of magnificent men – yes, they were magnificent and immensely courageous – returning from reconnaissance missions over the battlefields, their machines riddled with enemy bullets, one seaplane so shot up that it settled on the water with a sigh and disintegrated before it could be lifted aboard its mother ship.

Another pilot had to turn back, a bullet in his calf. One reported a round had come through the cockpit floor between his feet. Miraculously, he was not hit. The aircraft were not armoured – too little power to lift protective steel plate.

Dolan, now living in Red Hill with his wife and three sons, has moved on from Gallipoli. He is still writing, after a career in the RAAF as an intelligence officer that has fitted him perfectly to gather and publish these sorts of facts.

Now he is producing illustrated history books for classrooms and electronic tablets which allow readers to press a link to get further information on the story being told. He has covered Gallipoli and that other great Australian myth, Ned Kelly; now he is tackling the Eureka stockade.

He came from the UK aged two and was schooled in Melbourne, then went to Oxford University for a degree in history. After a stint in the British army in Bosnia he returned to Australia and joined the RAAF, serving in Iraq.

Ever restless, he has now also set off on a political journey that may see him elected to the Australian Senate for the Jacqui Lambie Network. He is top candidate on the party’s Victorian ticket.

We talk for several hours on Gallipoli, during which he describes as “tosh” much that has been written on the campaign. As a historian and intelligence expert he is no fan of the uncritical, lightly researched hero worship with which Gallipoli has been drenched by many writers over a century.

His book is the first to deal in depth with the

aerial element, comprising mainly reconnaissance and aerial photography, with pilots sometimes going up armed with revolvers, bombs and steel spikes that were showered down on the enemy.

No noble conflict, this, Dolan says. “They hated each other,” he asserts, and produces material to support this in his book. Another direct hit for the myth of “noble opponents”.

The Gallipoli story was like a three-legged dog, he says. The fourth leg was what happened in the air and how vital to the land and sea forces was the information the frail little planes brought back to aid the campaign.

The book also tells of men with binoculars in tethered balloons – vulnerable craft, filled with explosive hydrogen – directing naval fire on to Turkish artillery and other targets. It describes how the Turks stopped firing their big guns when they saw the balloons being winched into position.

The muzzle flashes gave away the guns’ positions. This ceasefire gave relief to the Anzacs in their trenches and farther down the slopes near the beach.

Dolan tells of the Turkish pilot, Captain Cemal (Turks did not have surnames in 1915), who on 24 February 1915 lumbered into the air in what

even then was an ancient and outdated Bleriot, four grenades nestled on his lap and a glowing cigar clutched between his teeth.

He headed down the Dardanelles at around 100kph, finally spotting an Allied warship readying for the failed attempt to force the Dardanelles and open the shipping route to the Black Sea. He turned the aircraft’s steering wheel – yes, it had a steering wheel – and headed for HMS Majestic. He picked up a grenade and lit its wick on the bright red coal of his cigar, then tossed it at the warship.A direct hit, but no damage, by this or the other three grenades he dropped. The British were outraged by this impertinence.

“The book was unsuccessful,” Dolan said.

Which is surprising. It includes tales of derringdo involving the world’s first aircraft carrier, the Ark Royal – planes could take off from it but not land – and the first successful aerial launch of a torpedo.

It is a sad fate for a fine, lively well written book on our foundation myth. With luck you might find one in an op shop or a bargain book sale.

Hugh Dolan has moved on from Gallipoli: it will be up to others to write the sequel, now being revealed through translated Ottoman documents, which tell the story of the air war from the Turkish side.

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Cruise bounty yet to be collected Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A MORNINGTON market stallholder says the town is missing out on the full potential from visiting cruise ships and possibly helping to turn the boats back.

Pam Burrows, of Mt Eliza, who sells Australiana-theme souvenirs and gifts, says she was dismayed to learn the Mornington Chamber of Commerce committee had decided not to hold a street market because of traders’ objections.

“I really feel that this is short sighted and detrimental to future visits by cruise liners,” she said. “From experience I know I have always enjoyed browsing the local artisans in a street or wharf market.

“Normally, about half the passengers just like browsing through the town.

Not having a market is not upholding all the promises of a warm welcome and memorable experience in Mornington.

“It’s almost like we are turning our backs on the ships and it would be a pity to lose them. They will bypass us if there is no atmosphere.”

Ms Burrows said the regular Wednesday Main St market brings “hordes of extra tourists to the area”.

“My products are certainly not available in shops,” she said.

Ms Burrows wants market days changed to Tuesdays when cruise ships visit.

“It’s all so secretive, which seems strange for Mornington,” she said. “We did embrace the second visit [in Febru-

Ship ahoy: There’s more to be made from cruise ship passengers, according to at least one market stallholder, although the chamber of commerce is happy the way things are. On Saturday the Pacific Eden seemed to be parked just off The Esplanade.

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ary last year] and it was a wonderful success.”

Then, traders’ stalls the length of Main St, courtesy buses, brass bands and roving entertainers – as well as an official greeting party on the pier – left cruise passengers in no doubt they were the toast of the town.

“But on this last visit [12 January] there was nothing; it seemed like we had turned our backs on the ship,” Ms Burrows said.

“We had 900 passengers asking staff at the information centre what there was to do in the town.”

The town was expected to be inundated with cruise-line passengers on Saturday with the return of Pacific Eden, and the same is expected on 6 March with the arrival of sister ship Pacific Jewel.

Mornington Chamber of Commerce spokesman Kim Rowe said the traditional traders’ market would

continue to be run on Wednesdays.

“We won’t be running additional markets because of the cost,” she said, adding that Wednesday markets gave the cruise liners “an opportunity to come on a different day”.

Ms Rowe said the complexities of managing the shipping line’s calendar meant “we have no control over their movements”.

“If one boat moves even one day it throws out the scheduling of others ships. The calendar takes 12 months to arrange and it’s not just Sydney-Mornington, but takes into account shipping movements all over the Pacific.”

Ms Rowe said the Tuesday market coinciding with the second visit by a cruise ship early last year had received money from Mornington Peninsula Shire [believed to be $5000], but had “still cost a lot to arrange”.

“We really wanted to make a statement to [cruise line owners] Carnival and we did that and it was a great success. We now have a good relationship with them and they deal direct with the chamber, which is unheard of.”

A band and staff from Mornington Information Centre were on the pier to welcome passengers and assist with their inquiries in the last visit.

P&O Cruises spokeswoman Candice Lester said “passengers thoroughly enjoyed their recent visit to Mornington, exploring the local shopping scene, sampling local produce and enjoying organised shore tours”.

“The Pacific Eden carries 1500 passengers and the vast majority of them disembarked to explore the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

The feedback we received was very positive.”

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Residents and other people caught in the area during a major fire would have to make their own plans because numbers would be limited in the summit station of the Skyift gondola.

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They passed it, as required by VCAT, after debate where concerns were raised about the fire risk at Arthurs Seat, rated as one of Victoria’s most dangerous bushfire areas.

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Ms Laird said residents were well aware of the dangers of the area in which they live and the need to have a fire plan.

But the gondola ride would mean extra people on the summit, including passengers who might leave the immediate area and go walking or have a picnic in the state park.

In an emergency many could seek

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These people would make it more difficult for locals to implement their fire plans, since they would not necessarily be familiar with the area.

A further problem was that the CFA and other emergency services had said they could not guarantee they could reach the summit in a fire, partly because of the speed at which a fire could reach the summit.

Fires have been timed at taking seven minutes to traverse the steep slope. Three roads lead to and from the summit, all of them narrow and tree-lined. The road on the Port Phillip side of the hill would almost certainly be unusable because of its steepness and sharp corners.

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LETTERS from these exports.

The explanation from Environment Minister and MP for Flinders Greg Hunt is that for a 50 per cent advantage Australia doesn’t need any cuts at all. The reason claimed is an expected population growth of 50 per cent means emission tonnes divided by more people delivers the 50 per cent magic number. Simple arithmetic means this is 100/150 = 67 per cent actual, or 33 per cent reduction? Don’t you need 200 per cent population growth for 100/200 = 50 per cent reduction?

I sympathise with Mr Hunt, who’s overloaded with ministerial responsibilities.

With such voracious human appetite for resources of all kinds expecting population growth to deliver emissions reduction is more far-fetched than any fairy story. But will we live happily ever after?

Bernie McComb, Cowes

Local preference Since 1985 when the seat of Dunkley was first proclaimed, it has always been held by a local resident (‘Race on to become Liberal candidate’, The Times 25/1/16). Who do these outsiders like Donna Bauer, former state MP for Carrum, and former Kingston mayor, Paul Peulich, a current Kingston councillor, think they are?

I want a local to represent me. Bruce Billson, who has done such a fine job for over 20 years and, before him, Bob Chenoweth, were both local and had a great understanding of the people here. I hope that both major parties put up a local for us to choose from.

Mark Thomas, Mornington

Follow dog rules I have reached a conclusion that some dog owners are either dyslexic, illiterate or just plain ignorant when it comes to signs pertaining to them and their dogs.

Just a few days ago, there was an instance where a “no dogs allowed” sign was ignored by a young woman and consequently she and her dog had to be rescued from halfway down a cliff face by people from the emergency services (‘Dog gone! Emergency crews called to save would-be rescuer stuck on cliff’, The Times 25/1/16). The dog, unable to read, couldn’t tell his mistress that they should not have been there.

Perhaps the young lady might like to donate some money to these volunteers for risking their lives on what was an unnecessary rescue.

But wait, there’s more, how many times have you and your family been enjoying the beach when a dog not on a leash has come running through your area madly chasing a seagull or shaking water on you after its little dip? How many dog owners have had their dog which is correctly on a leash, savaged by some out of control dog and the owner tends to vanish from sight until the ruckus dies down.

The laws are there to be obeyed by all, not just the responsible owners.

Yeah for Yale

Chopper to the rescue: A woman was airlifted to safety after she and her dog became trapped midway down a cliff face at the former Moorooduc quarry in Mt Eliza Regional Park. Picture: Gary Sissons

Makes you wonder just who is the dumb one doesn’t it!

John Cain, McCrae

Promises off target Once upon a time in Paris our leaders made promises for emission cuts. Are they core or non-core promises?

How can we afford an unlimited budget for war, defence, intelligence, security and anti-terrorism? Are they equal to protecting us against threat as big as global warming? What’s the plan?

The main promise was to reduce our emis-

sions to 28 per cent by 2030. Isn’t it sad to just copycat the United States? Except that its end date is 2025 and ours is 2030.

Total emissions and population in the US are 10 times bigger than ours and a sensible apples-for-apples comparison can only be done per capita. Emissions are coal, oil and gas burnt inside the country. Australia has a big score already, nearly 30tonnes per capita a year while the US is aspiring to 20. So we’re 50 per cent worse already.

This totally ignores our ambition to be world’s biggest exporter of coal and LNG gas.

We get wealth but cop no CO2 liability at all

To the good residents of Mornington Peninsula. Your local federal Liberal Party member [for Flinders] and Minister for the Environment [Greg Hunt] has stated that the Yale University Environmental Performance Index that is published every two years is "the most credible scientifically based" analysis in the world.

The latest index published by Yale now rates Australia at 150th in world rankings on carbon emissions.

We are also rated as poor performing in biodiversity, agriculture and forestry.

I am looking forward to Mr Hunt’s explanation. Not. Terry O'Shea, Halls Head, WA

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Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball: A thick, stiff sole that gives support while running and landing jumps. Basketball players should look for high ankle construction that supports the ankle during quick changes in direction. Volleyball players should look for a lighter shoe, with less midsole support for quick starts and stops.

“It can’t be broken because I can move it.”

False. You can walk with certain kinds of fractures. Common examples include breaks in the smaller, outer bone of the lower leg, small chip fractures of the foot or ankle bones, and the often-neglected fracture of the toe.

Football And Lacrosse: A good amount of high ankle support is especially important for lineman and other players who make frequent sideways movements during play. Football and lacrosse players should have shoes with proper traction on a grassy field, in both wet and dry conditions. Shoes with proper traction can help prevent injury.

“If you break a toe, immediate care isn’t necessary.”

False. A toe fracture needs prompt attention.

X-rays will reveal if it is a simple, displaced fracture or an angulated break. Your podiatrist can develop the right treatment plan once he or she has identified the type of break.

“Applying an elastic bandage to a severely sprained ankle is adequate treatment.”

False. Ankle sprains often mean torn or severely overstretched ligaments, and they should receive immediate care. Prompt Prolotherapy

Running: A good running shoe should provide maximum shock absorption to help avoid injury.

It is also important to match your shoe to your foot’s arch type (high, medium, low). Replace your running shoes after 500 to 800 kilometers.

Soccer: Soccer shoes should have a good-

Foot St Podiatry. L-R Karina Lilja and Dr. Carol Thomson.

A 2014 poll showed that 88 percent of parents have concerns about their children’s risk of injury while playing youth sports.

quality footbed, which can help provide proper arch support. Make sure they feature the stud type for the ground that will be played on most often: soft, hard, firm, or turf. Also, use molded rubber cleats rather than the screw-on variety.

Baseball And Softball: Shoes should offer plenty of arch support. If you experience arch pain, try using customized shoe inserts called orthotics. Baseball and softball shoes should have no more than 25mm of space between the big toe and the end of the shoe. Metal baseball spikes should not be used by athletes younger than 13.

Pro tip: do not use hand-me-down shoes; illfitting footwear increases the danger of ankle injuries.

Podiatrists are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.

The podiatrists at Foot Street Podiatry are all members of the American Podiatric Medical Association and have trained in the Hackett Hemwall tradition of Prolotherapy. They provide Prolotherapy treatment to chronic pain injuries of the lower limbs.

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OUR feet and legs are vital for mobility and balance and are the basis of most of our daily activities, but we don’t really appreciate all the work they do until something goes wrong.

To help you start the year off on a good foot, we asked the experts at Foot & Leg Pain Clinics to shed some light on some of the most common foot and leg concerns and things to be aware of: n The most common foot & leg concerns include: knee pain, injuries and arthritis; shin pain; ankle pain, forefoot pain and heel pain (often misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis). n Many conditions are misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, so its important to find an experienced musculoskeletal or sports podiatrist to assist. n Bad foot posture can continually pull our posture out of alignment, which can contribute to postural aches and pains. n Early symptoms for diabetes, arthritis, nerve and circulatory problems often show themselves in the feet. n Scientific research clearly demonstrates the direct effect chronic foot pain can have upon both physical and mental health, partially due to the high amount of nerve endings in the feet. n Traditional treatments options such as cortisone, long-term anti-inflammatory medications and joint arthroscopies are now outdated and have been proven to delay healing and actually cause further tissue damage. n A new era of medicine is now taking over from the flawed pharmaceutical approach – cellular and biological medicine is providing us with natural, safe and effective medical alternatives and has been adopted into mainstream medical practice. Prolotherapy, PRP (platelet rich plasma) and stem cell therapy are assisting

many to avoid surgery, joint replacements and eliminate the prolonged use of medications. n Foot and leg problems left untreated usually get worse, however most foot & leg concerns can be addressed relatively easily and effectively with appropriate treatment.

“People often endure painful conditions for far too long. They assume nothing can be done or do not receive the appropriate treatments vital for successful, long-term healing,” says Foot & Leg Pain Clinics founder and chief Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Dowie.

“With the use of new cellular medicine we can now aid pain, increase mobility, repair soft tissue and regenerate joints to assist injuries and arthritic concerns, naturally.”

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The link between hearing loss and dementia ACCORDING to Alzheimer’s Australia, there are more than 342,800 Australians living with dementia.

The number is expected to increase to 900,000 by 2050. The overwhelming impact of dementia on affected individuals and the burden imposed on their families is unfortunately a reality for too many.

Dementia is a term used to describe a large group of illnesses that causes a progressive decline in a person’s memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical function. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, caused by a progressive degeneration of brain cells. Any person can develop Alzheimer’s disease, however it is more common in older age.

Numerous studies have shown that individuals with hearing loss are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and reduced cognitive function due to decreased signals to the brain. Researchers have suggested that this is due to the reduced social interaction that occurs with hearing loss.

‘Blindness separates people from things, deafness separates people from people’ – Immanuel Kant.

Hearing loss can cause social isolation, stress, embarrassment and depression. With the modern era of hearing aids to assist managing hearing loss, it is only logical what the next step involves. With better hearing, the individual feels more connected to their family, friends and the community. Hearing aids and devices have assisted with making social isolation a thing of the past as these devices can help to improve an individual’s mental and physical health.

At Stay Tuned Hearing, we aim to keep you connected. We service Pensioners, Veterans, Worksafe clients and Privates. There is a no obligation 30 day free trial (if necessary) to give you piece of mind. So if you are having trouble with your hearing or hearing aids or wish to relocate to us so we can help fix your hearing concerns, then please give us a call on 03 9708 8626. It is never too late to make a change.

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3 Mills Beach Close, MORNINGTON This Saturday at 2.30pm Ray White, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Peter Cincotta 0411 888 770

OVERLOOKING Mornington Harbour, and just a few minutes walk to cosmopolitan Main Street, this exquisite architect-designed home with glorious bay views from every room is positioned to capture the very best of a seaside lifestyle. As sleek as any yacht that berths in the harbour below, the home has fine lines and gracious curves, with a series of dazzling full-length sliding glass doors and high ceilings filling the home with natural light. From the ground floor there is a formal lounge to the left, and opposite, is a guest bedroom with ensuite. The wide hallway continues past two bedrooms, that share the downstairs bathroom

and have a view of the gas-heated pool and spa, before ending at a fantastic rumpus room, and the laundry where there is internal access from the double garage. A lift-chair along the staircase, and even an elevator can take you up to the first floor where the breathtaking bay comes into full view. A stunning galley-style kitchen features wide Caesarstone benchtops for all the prep space any chef of the family will need, and a host of cupboards - and a huge walk-in pantry, will keep everything in their place. Quality appliances include gas hotplates, a dishwasher and Miele stainless-steel wall oven. The adjoining lounge and dining

area with high curved ceiling is a delightfully refreshing space that can be further accentuated, particularly during these warmer months, by taking the party out to the expansive balcony, where outdoor dining effortlessly casts your gaze across the water. A lavish master bedroom has a superb walk-through robe to an equally impressive ensuite boasting twin vanity and a frameless glass shower, and there is a powder room for guests on this top floor.

The landscaped 604 square metre block has neat paths weaving through low-maintenance gardens that border the wonderful in-ground pool area.

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HASTINGS 3 Auburn Court Snuggled in a serene court and surrounded by green, this cute 3BR cottage awaits a first home owner or investor. Stay and renovate or keep the home as is, or even relocate the home and apply a potential dual occupancy site (subject to STCA).

Offering 3 bedrooms, bathroom, workshop/garage, beautiful sunroom plus many more features.

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ONLY ONE LEFT!

BITTERN 8/75 Hendersons Road For those looking for a quality unit within a well built and thoughtfully designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Some of the many benefits include three bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, separate study or fourth bedroom, gas ducted heating, plus split system A/C and double lock up garage.

HASTINGS 1 Curlew Court

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HASTINGS 4/1 Mullett Street Close to the scenic Hastings foreshore, this top storey unit is the perfect opportunity for an entry level investor. Boasting 2 large bedrooms both with BIR, updated bathroom with laundry, central open living and kitchen area with new carpets and fresh paint.

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Offering nearly new home situated in a well maintained and freestanding group of units. You will be instantly invited into this refreshing home by its natural light, large lounge room and open plan living. The bright kitchen boasts gas stove top and electric oven plus ample cupboard and bench space which flows into the spacious meals area. Two generous bedrooms, both with BIR, crisp and modern semi ensuite with bath and shower. Internal entry to private rear courtyard with low maintenance gardens and garden shed. More features include, separate toilet, large and functional laundry, electric heating and 2000 litre water tank all set on a peaceful and leafy area of town. This is an attractive option whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for your first home, downsizing or simply looking for a solid investment.

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MERRICKS BEACH 114 Bayview Road BEACHSIDE POSSIBILITIES Located approx. 230m from the white sands of Merricks Beach, this spacious home offers endless opportunities. Set on over quarter of an acre this property is engulfed in leafy green tranquillity, where the streets are unsealed, lined with pine trees and manna gums that offer an ideal habitat for the significant wildlife, and increasing large koala population. At almost 30 squares and with dual living, this two storey home is waiting to be revived. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling creative, renovate and convert to your own significant beachside getaway with additional bed and breakfast possibility. Join the tightly held and exclusive seaside village on the Eastern side of the Mornington Peninsula on Westernport, where you can swim on any tide, join Merricks beach Yacht club, play on the two local tennis courts, and enjoy a lifetime of endless summers.

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EXPRESS SALE

HASTINGS 11-13 Queen Street LEASED TO NATIONAL TENANT

Purpose built tilt panel work shop premises of approx. 352m2 leased to national tenant for 5+5+5 years with annual increases to CPI. Built in 2006, building attracts significant depreciation allowance.

Land area 654m2 zoned Commercial 1 and suitable for multi storey re-development for shops, offices, apartments at a later time (STCA). Ideal for Self-Managed Super Fund.

NOTE: THIS BUSINESS IS NOT FOR SALE.

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CHARITY HOUSE AUCTION

48 TAMARA CIRCUIT, LANGWARRIN AUCTION: SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY @ 12 NOON

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Buy Property Direct and Mainline Developments have partnered with local charity, Menzies Caring for Kids, by donating a newly constructed luxury home in Langwarrin. Sleek and stylish and set to be auctioned with 100% proceeds supporting Menzies, secure your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future and of those less fortunate. Set in the beautiful Heath Estate among attractive new homes and close to wetlands and a bushland reserve, this exceptionally well-designed four-bedroom residence offers turnkey family living with everything included! Nothing has been spared including a covered outdoor alfresco area with built-in barbecue and sink, driveway and landscaping, stone benchtops throughout and a long list of quality designer fittings.

This luxury home offers 9ft ceilings throughout, two living areas including a fabulous open plan family and meals area leading out to the alfresco zone, a generous master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite with bath and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry.

Moments from Langwarrin Plaza shops, step into a brand new home with nothing left to do in the knowledge that your purchase is providing vital support to programs that help children really need it.

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■ HEARING

Nepean Hearing Is Moving NEPEAN HEARING is a diagnostic and rehabilitation service based in Frankston, Cranbourne, Hastings and throughout the Mornington Peninsula. The business first opened 15 years ago in Frankston in conjunction with Peninsula ENT Audiology.

From February 8, Nepean Hearing will be relocated to 13 Hastings Rd, Frankston (opposite Frankston Hospital).

The audiologists at Nepean Hearing-Tony Wilms, David Beer and Sara Claudius all graduated from the University of Melbourne.

They are fully qualified to discuss all aspects of your hearing needs - from initial hearing assessments all the way through to hearing aid fittings and ongoing care.

Nepean Hearing pride themselves on personalised care. They believe that clients

should choose their audiologist before they choose their hearing aid. They aim to keep the hearing welfare of the patient highest at all times, and to provide the most appropriate hearing care and advice.

Nepean Hearing is a private and independent audiology practice and they are current members of the Audiological Society of Australia (ASA) and also the Australian Association of Independent Audiologists Australia. This means they can offer objective advice on any hearing aid brand that is sold in Australia and competitive prices. They provide hearing services to pensioners, private clients and veterans.

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Or at the visiting sites in Mount Eliza, St John’s Village and Baxter Village.

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Nepean Hearing is relocating to 13 Hastings Road, Frankston. (opposite Frankston Hospital)

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If you want to stop asking, “What?”, and join the conversation, then call us today on 9783 7520 for a free hearing test.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

■ REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

SPECIALISED TREATMENT TECHNIQUES ST JOHN of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital offers additional specialist services – all under the one roof. Our comprehensive rehabilitation programs offer a wide range of services including Rocktape and Real time Ultrasound.

Rocktape: Rocktape is a brand of kinesiology tape that is used by physiotherapists to treat injuries and pain. Unlike traditional tape that binds and doesn’t stretch, Rocktape is engineered to mimic the human skin. It can be applied in a variety of ways to achieve the following therapeutic effects.

When Rocktape is applied with

Bruised Leg

little or no stretch on the tape but lots of stretch on the tissue it causes the skin to form convulsions and wrinkle. This creates a biomechanical lifting mechanism that decompresses the tissue just under the skin which creates a more normal fluid dynamic in the taped area.

Swelling is better able to flow out of the area, taking with it toxins which result from inflammation and injury. Blood has less resistance to enter the area bringing with it more oxygen and nutrients vital for healing and recovery and pain is reduced through reducing the compression on the nerve endings lying between the muscle and skin. This property is being used in the management of acute soft tissue injuries, joint replacements and fractures.

When Rocktape is applied with more stretch it can be used to support areas where tissue has been strained, torn, weakened or lengthened. By adding more elastic recoil to the taped area, functional stability and tissue ‘snapback’ are enhanced. Helping to unload painful tissue in conditions like tennis elbow, achilles tendonoses and plantarfascitis.

Real time Ultrasound: Real time ultra sound (RTUS) provides a moving image of our deep muscles.

The equipment used in RTUS is non-invasive and pain free. A small ultra sound head & water soluble gel are used over the muscle being examined, the same technique that

is used in pregnancy for baby scans.

Ultra sound uses high frequency waves & their echoes to produce an image.

Most commonly we look at deep abdominal muscle, the deep fibres in the lumbar spine and the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles normally work in unison with the diaphragm & other spinal stabilising muscles to provide “core” stability. Back pain, poor posture, surgery or pregnancy can result in a loss of adequate control of these muscles.

giving the patient an immediate & visual biofeedback.

REFERRALS: A specialist or GP referral is required Inpatient and Outpatient Referrals can be sent to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Fax: (03) 9788 3304

RTUS can be used as a training tool to help recruit & provide the correct action of these muscles. Being able to see the muscles as they work leads to a better understanding of their function & how to activate them –

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Specialist rehabilitation - under the one roof Call us.. 03 9788 3333 We are committed to helping our patients return to doing what they love Our specialist treatment therapies include: Diabetes educator Dietary advice Dry needling Hydrotherapy Occupational Therapy - including gardening and art therapies Physiotherapy Real time Ultrasound (see editorial above) Rocktape (see editorial above) Specialist Parkinson’s therapies - including LSVT Big®, LSVT Loud® and Yoga.

Specialist Nursing team - including Cardiac, Oncology, Pulmonary, Movement Disorders and Incontinence Speech therapy Driving assessments by a qualified Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor Simply ask your GP or Specialist for a referral - remember, you can choose your rehabilitation provider

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Farewell to the last sturdy pioneer Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE Chinese Association intend holding their annual picnic in the Frankston Park, today. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold their monthly sale at Tanti, on Monday next, when a good yarding of stock is advertised. *** HOLDERS of tobacco licenses are reminded that their licenses have now expired, and anyone selling tobacco without a license is likely to prosecution. *** IN the 138th casualty list, published in Melbourne on Thursday morning, appears the name of Private W. H. B. Daw, of Mornington. He is at present in the 1st A.G.H. Heliopolis. *** THE Rev J. H. Dawe, Presbyterian minister, of Wycherproof, who is spending his holiday at the seaside, will preach at the Presbyterian centres in this district, on Sunday next, as advertised elsewhere. *** THE time for receiving tenders for the erection of two additional chambers to Cool Stores, Tyabb, has been extended from the 3rd, to Thursday, 10th February. Particulars may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, Melbourne. *** MISS T. Carter, A T.C.L. notifies in our advertising columns that she visits Frankston on Wednesdays and

Saturdays, for the purpose of giving tuition in pianoforte playing and harmony. Full particulars, as to terms, etc, may be obtained at No 6 Pine Grove, Malvern. *** A meeting of the Frankston Sports Club committee was held on Saturday evening, when it was resolved that the surplus be devoted to the following funds :—Local Red Cross £10, “Wattles” Club, towards entertainment of wounded soldiers, £3 3s, Wounded Soldiers Relief Fund £7. *** ST Paul’s Club, Frankston, in its repetition of the musical comedy “Trial

by Jury” a few weeks ago, cleared the sum of £8 5s for the local Red Cross.

The takings at the door were £7 3s.

Donations were—Captain Coyle £2 2s; Frankston Mechanics’(refund) 15s; Anon 2s.—Total £10 2s. Expenses were—Printing 12s, Hall 15s, hire of properties 10s.—Total £1 17s, leaving a profit of £8 5s which has been handed to the local Red Cross committee. *** THE “Wattles” Club social and dance, held on Saturday night last, was a huge success. The weather was cool and pleasant for dancing and the musical items were enjoyed by all. The club funds will benefit to the extent of something over £2 by the effort. *** THE Tyabb Red Cross Fete, which was to have been held last Monday, was postponed on account of the

wet weather, till today. There will be amusement provided for old and young and a good luncheon will be provided on the ground. The Hastings Brass Band will play selections during the afternoon. *** ON Saturday, 12th February, Messrs Coghill and Haughton will dispose of, by auction, that desirable property, the Drywood Park Estate, situated under two miles from the Mornington Railway station, and one and a half miles from the Moorooduc station, in suitable sized blocks for fruit, poultry, and pig farms. The sale will be held in the Mornington Mechanics, commencing at half past two o’clock. *** ATTENTION is directed to our auction column, in which it is notified that Messrs Baillieu Allard Pty. Ltd. will hold an important sale at their rooms, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, on Wednesday, 8th March, at two o’clock, of that desirable property belonging to Major Chas W. Campbell, and known as Amesfield Park, situated on the main road between Frankston and Mornington, containing 315 acres, on which is built a truly Gothic brick family residence. Further particulars will be given later. The same firm will also sell on Wednesday, 15th March, on the property, the whole of the magnificent furnishings of the above residence, a catalogue of which may be obtained from the auctioneers shortly. *** DEATH of Jas Crosskell- An old

pioneer. On the evening, 21st January Mr James Crosskell, one of the last of the early pioneers, passed away aged 84 years. He was born on Rhode Island, USA, and came to Australia after hearing of the gold rush. After working for some years for Wren Bros, he bought their business, and took in with him his brother-in-law (the late Mr H. R Prosser) and the late Mr T. Ritchie; later on Mr J. D. Box and the late Mr P. Renouf joined the firm. The Company was known as the Frankston Fish Co. (Crosskell, Ritchie and Co.) Mr Crosskell still visited the different fishing places, and ran the fish up to Melbourne, while his partners attended to the sale. Their place of business was in the old market which stood on the site of the present Flinders Street station. As trade grew the boat had to be relinquished; and fish carts were used. Most of the old residents of Frankston will remember the fish carts and their three horses, and later, the wagons that ran through from Hastings to Melbourne in time for the 5 a.m. market. These vehicles were driven by the partners themselves, who at that period led a very strenuous life. The members took a keen interest in Frankston itself. They started the first bakery and butchery in the township; they were among the original shareholders of the “Mornington Standard” Newspaper Co., and they held large interests in a brick works that flourished near the landslip in the boom time. After the boom the firm was dissolved, and

Mr Crosskell returned to the sea, and even visited Western Australia. He remained at this for some years, but his health failed, and he retired, living quietly until his death. He was twice married, and left issue by both marriages.

He joined the Frankston I.O.R. in 1871, and at the time of his death was the oldest Rechabite on the Mornington Peninsula. For many years the meetings of the local Tent were held in his house, and at different periods he held most of the offices in the Order. He joined the Frankston Methodist Church in 1869, and continued a member till his death. He was also the oldest trustee of the church. Although Mr Crosskell made no boast of his religious beliefs, he lived a life consistent with his profession.

He was a good neighbor, generous, I helpful and kind. No one ever appealed to him in vain. He was a man of great determination, and when he made up his mind no power on earth could make him change it.

His last hours were quiet and peaceful, and he gradually slipped his earthly cable and trimmed his sails to the breezes of the unseen world. He was almost the last- if not the last -of the sturdy pioneers, and Frankston is the poorer through his death. He left behind him an unsullied name, and his descendents can ever regard with pride and affection the memory of their sturdy and upright ancestor. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 5 February, 1916

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NEWS DESK

Records broken with art’s 44th showing THE News 44th Mornington Art Show has broken records, with 350 at the opening night and sales bringing total profits to more than $1 million.

The show opened last Thursday night with Miss Australia International Jessica Martini cutting a ribbon before guests viewed the artworks to the jazz of the Balnarring Bakery Trio.

During the week the show break all previous daily attendance records, with more than 250 visitors each day.

More than 90 paintings were sold and judge Lyn Mellady awarded the Best Exhibit to “The Thinker”

by Rosemary (Todman) Parrant.

The peoples choice was “German Shepherd Puppy” by Jos Coufrier followed by Rebecca LordJohnson’s “Self Portrait” “The local community and the peninsula visitors have certainly endorsed this art show as one of the biggest and best quality shows in Victoria,” Mornington Rotary Club’s art show chairman John Renowden said.

“The comments from our judge, artists and the public in attendance certainly endorsed these views”.

Mr Renowden said the club expected to make a $40,000 profit “taking the Rotary Art Show funds to over $1 million raised over the past 44 years”.

“This is a fantastic effort from a small community service club,” he said.

“All of the Rotary funds are spent on a range of local, national and international projects with more than 60 per cent of this money being spent within the Mornington community.”

The raffle’s first prize of a $1500 “garden package” from Bunnings was won by Edith Seller; second, RM Williams clothing from Camerons Menswear Town and Country, Rick Light; third, a sail training course for two at Mornington Yacht Club, Chris Roep; and, fourth, Fit Bit Package from Officeworks, Jill Ingram.

Mr Renowden said the art show “has been well worth a visit and a resounding success socially, artistically and financially”.

Opening night: Music, food and art appreciation made for a special opening night to this year’s The News Mornington Art Show. Show chairman John Renowden, above, with Miss Australia International Jessica Martini and Miss Western Port, Mikaela Fowler. Top right, featured artist Eric Shepherd and Cherie Bryant. Top left and left, some of the 350 guests at the opening night.

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Fake hundreds

The Pillars, and the perils of popularity

FAKE $100 notes have been found circulating in Mornington.

Senior Sergeant John Coburn, of Somerville police complex, said three of the notes had been found at a hotel, Friday night.

The notes have a different texture to genuine notes, and the impression in the window area is indistinct, he said.

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Over the top: Thrill seekers make a splash for their mates at The Pillars, Mt Martha. Pictures: Facebook (jumpers) and Keith Platt (main)

Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au ON hot days, police and Mornington Peninsula Shire rangers are busy booking motorists parked in No Standing areas or banked up opposite double lines near Mt Martha’s now famous swim spot, The Pillars.

Their owners don’t seem to care: they are too busy jumping from the rocky outcrops or taking selfies with their friends on the cliffs or in the water.

Hundreds are flocking flock to the go to summer bathing spot on the Esplanade between Marguerita Av and

Deakin Drive every hot summer’s day.

The spot even has its own Facebook page.

Despite warnings from medical experts, the cliffs are a magnet for daredevils and onlookers who carry towels, umbrellas, eskies – and even barbecues – down the rugged cliffs. It’s party time in scenic surroundings.

Mornington police sergeant Kylie Vaughan said officers book 15-20 cars “every nice day”, and would work with shire officers to erect signs warning drivers of the parking risks.

“The Pillars is promoted all over social media and they come from everywhere because it’s fun,” she said.

But it can be dangerous: A Hastings

teenager died after jumping from the rocks a few years ago and a woman, 25, cut her head and received neck injuries after hitting into rocks while jumping, Tuesday 19 January. She was taken to Frankston Hospital before being transferred to The Alfred.

Two jet skis collided Sunday afternoon 17 January, knocking a man in his 30s unconscious. He sustained a neck injury and was taken to Frankston hospital.

Although some residents complain about blocked streets, litter and even urinating in nearby streets, at least one real estate agent has been using the phrase “close to The Pillars” as a carrot for potential buyers.

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“The shire and VicPol have issued a number of infringements for illegal parking, and the frequency of patrols in the area has been increased,” he said.

“The shire is reviewing traffic management and parking restrictions in the surrounding area.”

Pedestrian safety along The Esplanade was being improved by allowing extra space on the shoulder “for people to walk more safely”.

NEW owners of the Pig & Whistle, in Purves Rd, Main Ridge, have big plans for the former “traditional British pub” which has been running since 1975.

The 26-acre property had been on the market for several months at a reported asking price of more than $3 million. The sale has been confirmed, and it was expected to change hands yesterday (Monday).

The buying syndicate plans to upgrade the venue “to a resort-style destination for visitors from across Australia and overseas”.

Chief operations manager John Groenendijk would not reveal the purchase price but signalled major upgrades over the next 12 months: “Customers will see many changes, including the makeover of the destination for locals and tourists to create a ‘tourist hub’ as part of the continued development of Arthurs Seat as a significant tourist destination,” he said.

“It will have bed-and-breakfast accommodation, areas for private and wedding functions, an area and stage for ‘On-the-Green concerts’, souvenir shop in the cellar door, children’s playground and even a micro-brewery.”

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True tales of a ‘tin eater’

By Stuart McCullough SECRETLY, I am ashamed. I watch others eat their meals with knives and forks, and feel something of a pang, wishing that I, too, could accept the conventional approach to eating a meal. But it’s too late for me. Years of training mean that I must take the road less travelled and consume my meals, not at the table with a fistful of cutlery, but in the pantry and directly from the jar. For I choose to consume my ingredients not in combination but one at a time. For I am a tin eater, plain and simple.

The life of a tin eater is one filled with subterfuge and stealth. Having two brothers and two sisters meant there was very little I could do that escaped detection. For some reason, siblings feel oddly compelled to announce everything you do at a volume somewhere just below “air raid siren” and a pitch slightly beneath dog whistle. You could be forgiven for thinking in such a harsh environment that I’d be unable to get away with anything, but that would be to underestimate the inexhaustible nature of human ingenuity.

We’d be sitting together in the lounge room, all five us, watching a movie. Without so much as a word, I’d attempt to slip out of my chair. I say “attempt” as the seat in question was not the conventional four-legged variety but a beanbag. It’s a scientific fact that getting out of a beanbag is akin to attempting to break a bear hug executed by an actual bear. You can no more slip out of a beanbag

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than you can throw a tennis ball and land it on the moon. Getting out of the upholstered, velour quicksand required you to roll over several times to the floor before pushing yourself to your feet.

At first, my brothers and sisters would say nothing. I would then make my way to the kitchen and begin a process I like to think of as “visual grazing”. This involved a full reconnaissance of the pantry.

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For many families, the pantry is an expansive area that permits you to observe all the food your family has to offer. Ours, however, was something of an afterthought, squeezed into a space that was originally intended for a broom cupboard. The first challenge, however, was to open the door without alerting my siblings.

I am sure that we possessed oil.

Given that we had a shed that preserved everything including a used

plaster cast from when I broke my leg, there was bound to be a can of WD40 somewhere. And yet, for some reason, the hinges of our pantry were forever squeaky.

To open it was to unleash a sound that resembled a choir of mice after someone had poured a bucket of cold water on them. Perhaps that was exactly the point. No matter where our parents were, they could instantly tell when the pantry was being violated.

My father could be off in the back paddock and using a chainsaw, but would cease as the sound of a mouselike chorale drifted across the valley.

If it was impossible to put anything past someone in the back paddock, there was no hope of eluding those in the living room.

Using the kind of care normally associated with detonating an explosive, I would begin to prise open the pantry. No matter how careful I was, it would never fail to emit a tortured squeal. At the very first note, there would be a challenge from my brothers and sisters. The words “what are you doing?” rang out like a demand to stand and deliver. In truth, they knew full well what I was up to. The only thing more ridiculous than the question was my standard response of “nothing” when, in fact, nothing couldn’t be further from the truth.

When faced with all manner of foodstuffs, most people would be tempted to create some kind of snack or meal. I, on the other hand, thought this would simply delay the inevitable. Rather than mess around with the

black magic that is actual cooking, I preferred to jemmy the lid off various containers and eat directly from the tin. The trick was to complete stuffing my mouth before curiousity got the better of one of my brothers or sisters who, having failed to be satisfied by my earlier response of “nothing”, would decide to come to the kitchen to personally investigate.

Milo was a particular favourite.

Truth be told, I ate more of it from the tin than I ever did as a drink. Sometimes our parents would mess with the formula and purchased drinking chocolate instead. Although the drinking chocolate was exquisitely tasty, the power was much finer and meant that if you were to breathe in at the wrong time, your throat would convulse, causing you to choke and a small cloud of chocolate drinking powder to burst over your lips like an eruption from a long-dormant volcano.

Truth be told, some of the finest meals I ever ate were consumed behind the pantry door. It’s something I’ve since given up. Whether that’s because I grew out of it or because our current pantry doesn’t have a door, and is all the less thrilling as a result, I truly couldn’t say.

Whenever I go to a restaurant, I am often left to lament that the meals arrive fully prepared and guests are denied the elicit joy that comes from sampling the ingredients individually while the chef is in the back paddock. www.stuartmccullough.com

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THE ELECTRIC CHURCH UNPLUGGED AND UP CLOSE

By Terri Lee Fatouros THINK your rock might be lacking gutsy grunge blues, or your passion for it withering?

Then atone, my friends, and get yourself down to soul repenting, mystical “shakin & rockin” blues rock with The Electric Church.

With eccentric mastermind Baron Franco on lead vocals/guitar as the charismatic front man of the band, flavoured by bassist, Jesse Ingram and interchanging with their tight new rhythmic drummer, Paul Fiddes, and playing in the style of “New Blues-based Alternative Rock,” you’ll be impressed with the funky, raw, and gritty rocking blues the Electric Church is churning out.

The Electric Church is a tight, hard-core threepiece outfit playing well versed, hard hitting originals laced with cool blues that have been written by Franco and smacks with convincing life experiences, as only good blues can.

Says Franco, “I’ll take you on a trip and journey to a new plain of music and thought, and bring you back with new learning and changed perspective. The lyrics speak to you with a resonating internal dialogue leaving you feeling like “I’ve been there,” “I’ve felt that,” or “I’ve done that too.”

Franco feels their powerful hooking riffs, rising crescendos, plummeting falls and sensefilling rhythms come together really well for their three-piece ensemble. “Blues being the basis of which this new universe is created, maintaining the tradition, but ‘taking it somewhere new’ to explore its parameters.”

Some of the lyrical features of Franco’s writing, like New and Old Love, The Road Travelled and The Shadow Man draws from cultural beliefs, grounding them in modern times.

Songs like Daddy’s Gotta Roll take you back in time to the possibility of a ’70s New York

scene of a struggling family dealing with a gambling addicted father.

Combined with the wah-wah of a guitar, the smooth grooving bass line and a rim-shot drum all add to this trip of a ’70s sounding song.

Says Franco, “Elements of hard funk are also part of the Electric Church’s musical offerings, while still maintaining the synergy between blues and rock.”

The Electric Church is based in Melbourne and is poised at the event horizon of their explosion into the colourful landscape of

Melbourne’s live music scene.

Their blues, rock and funky sound with original compositions is refreshing and invigorating, injecting innovative groove into their tunes.

The band is gaining awesome notoriety as a hard-hitting, funky blues, no nonsense outfit.

With extensive gigging around the burbs, Mornington Peninsula, inner Melbourne and greater Geelong, the intensity of Electric Church will scorch unless adequately protected by a beer in hand.

Recently, their sizzling sounds got the

attention of the Kustoms National Hot Rod Show organisers, which is held annually at Phillip Island. The three-day event in January hosted an array of modified and customised vehicles along with exhibits, displays and great bands like The Electric Church to entertain the masses.

The Electric Church is making huge headway presenting a refreshing yet innovative twist on blues/rock, with a trace of funk in original material performed.

A band worth keeping an eye on, that’s for sure.

CARMELA D’AMORE SORRENTO’S CELEBRITY CHEF

By Billy Dixon Carmela D’Amore is a local celebrity, and one of Sorrento’s best cultural and culinary imports. Born in Kilmore to Sicilian immigrants, she’s a first generation Australian who came to the Mornington Peninsula in 1974 with her sizeable family.

Not only does she lead the team at Sorrento Trattoria from the kitchen (which she shares with her son Joe), she volunteers at Sorrento Primary School and St. Joseph’s, where she assists with their annual Italian Day. As well, she runs a cooking school (Carmela’s Cucina Classes) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the kitchen and is officially launching her tome of a cook book on the 6th of December from the restaurant.

“It’s just under a kilo – it’s a beautiful, heavy book, if I do say so myself. It’s about my family’s journey as well as my own, and talks about some of the struggles we faced, how we overcame them and how I healed through Sicilian cooking.” It’s an intricate combination of biography, personal struggle and culinary studies, including 75 of her mother and nonna’s personal recipes that

she’s modified to suit contemporary tastes and standards. If there were a way to put Sorrento Trattoria on paper, this is it.

It’s worth a read if you enjoy your time in the kitchen, too – Carmela and her family literally live and breathe food. “I’ve been cooking for more than 40 years professionally as a Sicilian chef.” Her husband also happens to have the gene – his father was the first artisan baker in Clifton Hill, and he’s a French pastry chef. Ever wonder about the chefs working behind the scenes at your favourite spot? At Sorrento Trattoria, you’ve got generations of experience from across the globe.

Carmela’s ambitions include taking star pupils from her cooking classes over to Sicily for a first-hand look at her heritage and the unique Italian food culture, but it’s her family-focused frame of mind that keeps things going at the restaurant. “Family and heritage are the foundations that we build our own identity on,” she explains, noting her own hybrid heritage. Food is life at Sorrento Trattoria.

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SUPREME Getaway 2006 Pop top. Great little Off-road Poptop caravan. Very good condition with one owner. Not been used in recent years due to illness. Registration (R42-124) until July 2016. Single axle built in steel base, new awning, gas bottles, electric brakes, single beds, 3 way fridge, 4 burner cooker with grill and with many more features. $28,000. Phone: 9700 7931.

REGENT Caravan 2005. 19'6", 4 wheel electric brakes/brake away, alloy rims, front storage boot, 12 volt battery and charger, twin water tanks, twin gas bottles, electric/gas hot water, 3 way fridge, queen size bed with inner spring mattress, under bed storage, combo toilet shower, shaver/storage cabinet, roof top air conditioner, new roll out awning, microwave, 4 burner gas cook top/griller, rangehood, loads of cupboard space, slide out pantry, TV, DVD /radio surround sound player, tyres in excellent condition, always kept in shed when at home. Registration (Q87-324).

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REGENT Mayfair Caravan 18' Pop Top, single axle, double bed, new awning, Flick Master tap for tank and town water, new water pump and level indicator, battery condition indicator, new battery, good tyres, front boot, stove with grill, fridge, shade cloth for annexe and for all sides with tracks, 2 boxes on rear, reverse cycle air conditioning/heating, flat screen TV with arm, new vinyl on floor, tv aerial, rear camera, always kept undercover, excellent condition, reg (N31-938). $16,000 neg. Phone: 0428 132 921.

ROYAL FLAIR 16'6" pop top, excellent condition, double bed, full annexe, rear bumper, light blue decor. $15,850. 0438 188 468, 9787 7377.

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Intensity lifting in Provincial PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully WITH just three rounds remaining in MPCA Provincial cricket before finals, the intensity of round nine has seen some serious game changers after the first day’s play.

There is still a mad scramble for a place in the top four with at least seven teams vying for third and fourth.

At this stage, despite two more rounds to follow round nine, it seems top of the table Peninsula Old Boys and second-placed Crib Point have done enough to play finals.

With seven teams staking claims for third and fourth place, every run and every wicket is critical.

It also means that there is no easy ride to get into the finals.

Only Sorrento get an easy game on the way home, playing Rye in the final round. However, they have drawn the short straw because they only get them in a one-day match, which makes life really difficult to achieve an outright win for maximum points.

Sorrento were in all sorts of trouble after they batted against Pines on Saturday, making just 116.

Other than Bobby Wilson with 38, the Sorras struggled. Craig Entwhistle was superb for the Piners with 5/41 and Pat Jackson claimed 3/27.

However, the crafty Anthony Blackwell turned the tables on the visitors and had them on 4/39 at stumps. Blackwell himself had 4/16.

It seems there’s plenty more cricket in this one.

Mornington didn’t fare much better than the Sorras, bowled out for 107 against Crib Point.

Glenn Barclay was at his very best yet again for the Pies with 5/40, while Matty Blake chimed in with 3/22 from his 12 overs.

The visitors are 0/11 in reply.

Somerville is in the box seat against Moorooduc.

The Eagles won the toss on Saturday and sent the visitors into bat.

Ben Williams top scored for the Ducs with 29 while Mathew Lonsdale got his opportunity in the First IX and succeeded with 21. Michael Whincup made a cameo at the end with 21, to get the Ducs to 133.

Matty Roach was superb with the pill once again for the Eagles, snaring 5/23 from 18 overs, while Jack

Kennedy claimed 2/35.

In reply, Somerville is cruising after five overs at 0/25.

Langwarrin has given Peninsula Old Boys some work to do, setting them 267 for victory.

The Kangas batted the best it has all season, thanks largely to new kid on the block, Joel Bateman, who is in scintillating form. He scored his highest First IX score on Saturday of 74, while cousin and assistant coach Jake Prosser scored 61 and the evergreen Simon McEvoy opened with 40.

Jonny Forest was the pick of the Old Boys’ bowlers with 5/85.

Baxter and Long Island have had many great battles over the journey and this round is no different.

Baxter batted first on Saturday.

Thanks largely to Chris Brittain, with a superb 122, they were able to score 217. Joe Rule also opened with 34.

Greg Lamb wound back the clock and picked up 4/31 from 14 overs.

Daniel Warwick (11) Ben Matters (duck) and Ben Brittain (duck) were all run out.

Mount Eliza will be looking for an outright win against Rye after scoring 9/249 on Saturday.

Despite the fact they have no chance of playing finals, the Mounties would no doubt like to finish higher than second last.

Justin Grant scored 88 for the Mounties on Saturday while Keith Briggs hit 73.

Rye 16-year-old Billy Swayne was the best of the bowlers with 4/25 from four overs.

Top of the table clash in balance DISTRICT

By IT Gully THE match we have all been waiting to see in District cricket, top of the ladder Red Hill versus second placed Baden Powell, is shaping-up to be a nail biter.

In what many believe is the preview to the District grand final, both teams head into the final day of the match with genuine claims that they are in the box seat.

For mine, Red Hill is the side with the runs on the board, albeit 200, and must be fancied from here.

On Saturday at Overport Rd, the Hillmen won the toss and batted first.

Simon Dart top scored with 55 and Brent Martin was solid again with 33 in the middle order. The real bonus for the Hillmen was the unbeaten 40 runs from experienced keeper Nick Esipoff, helping the visitors to 9/200 from their 80 overs.

Ryan Barnett (3/60 from 24 overs) and Michael Ballard (3/39 from 17 overs) were the best of the Braves’ bowlers, while Rhys Elmi helped himself to 2/56 from 18 overs.

Sixth-placed Heatherhill is locked in an enthralling battle with thirdplaced Pearcedale.

With just 12 points (one game) separating the sides on the ladder, the Hills will go into the second day of the match with their noses in front.

Pearcedale batted first on Saturday and were dismissed for 151. Chris Dew top scored with an unbeaten 64, while the returning Shane Maggs was next best with 18.

Jake Theobald continued his stellar season with 4/14 from 8.4 overs for Heatherhill.

The Hills batted the final 27 overs of the day and will resume on day two at 2/74, with teenager Tyler Neal on 37* and Theobald yet to score.

Carrum will be looking to end Delacombe Park’s season as they defend 9/265.

Whilst the Lions are no chance to play finals, the Parkers still have a slight sniff, just one game outside the top four.

Hayden Moulton top scored for the Lions with 56, while Josh Dent scored 35 and Jake D’Atri 33. A number of other batsmen got starts for the visitors also.

Dean Blight was the pick of the Parkers’ bowlers with 4/60.

Main Ridge and Seaford Tigers are in a battle for pride more than anything else. Neither side can play finals.

The Ridge made 208 on Saturday with Travis Barker top scoring with 54 and Ed Aarons hitting 32. Gareth Wyatt also scored 30.

The Tigers’ 17-year-old Max Watters was outstanding, opening the bowling for his side with Matty Meagher and snagging 5/56 from 19.2 overs.

In reply, the Tigers are 1/17.

Mt Martha has set Flinders a monster total of 321 to chase down in their match. The Sharks are currently in fourth place on the ladder with a number of teams breathing down their neck.

Mitchel Darville scored his second century this season (the first was against Boneo in round four), opening the innings with 122. Tim Moran hit 52 and Matt Pollock contributed his second highest score of the year of 45.

Tom Clements and Shane Beggs each claimed three wickets for the Sharks.

In reply, Flinders is 0/16, surviving the final five overs of the day.

Charging up: Red Hill slogged a respectable 200 in a likely preview of the District grand final. Picture: Rab Siddhi Frankston Times 1 February 2016

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Hot battles in Sub-District SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THERE are three tremendous battles going on in MPCA Sub-District cricket in round nine and all eyes will be on their results at 6pm this Saturday.

Sixth-placed Frankston YCW is playing host to fifth-placed Tootgarook, third-placed Rosebud is hosting fourth-placed Carrum Downs and Balnarring and Ballam Park are hoping to keep their slim finals hopes alive as they do battle.

The Knights and the Saints are currently a game and a half outside of the top four and a loss in round nine would end their season.

As it stands, Balnarring needs a miracle on day two to have any chance of winning.

Ballam Park batted first on Saturday and made 249, thanks largely to 98 from Zac Clements and 40 from Callum Savio.

The Knights were in some strife at 4/68 before Clements and Savio were joined together at the crease.

Tyler Wilton was the best of the Saints’ bowlers with 3/47.

In reply, the visitors crumbled to 4/38 at stumps. Clements has 3/15 from seven overs.

Forced feeding: The Braves turned to spin as they tried to sneak the pill past Red Hill’s batsmen.

Carrum Downs has set Rosebud 190 for victory in their clash at Olympic Park.

The Cougars won the toss and batted first with keeper Leon McConnell opening the batting and top scoring with 46. Ryan Lynch scored 32 and Nathan Phillips hit 26.

Billy Quigley was the best of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/36 from 19 overs while Pat Nagel snared 3/34 from 20 overs with the new ball.

Brian Doughty chimed in with 3/43.

The Buds are 0/2 in reply.

Frankston YCW would have been pretty happy after bowling Tootgarook out for 143 in 71 overs. Lai Leaunoa was on fire with 4/52, while Andrew Kuitson was still at it with 3/20 from 18 overs.

Scott Sterling top scored for the Frogs with 21.

However, the YCW batsmen couldn’t replicate the good work of the bowlers and at stumps, were in real strife at 3/5.

With no Jason Bedford in this game, the Stonecats appear to be up against it.

Matty Whelan has all three wickets and finished with figures of 3/4.

Dromana all-rounder Aaron Kaddatz appears to be on the verge of winning a game singlehandedly yet again, having top scored with 77 in his team’s match against Tyabb and snaring 2/13 from eight overs.

The Hoppers scored 211 in 60 overs on Saturday with Mark Whitehead scoring 34.

Tyabb is 3/36 in reply.

Hastings will be looking to shore up second place on day two of its match against Skye.

The Blues made 217 with Luke Hewitt top scoring with an unbeaten 56 and little brother Jake hitting 37. Timmy Birch also scored 34.

In reply, Skye is 1/9.

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