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Station plans take shape IT is time for the community to let the state government know its views on the redevelopment of the Frankston train station precinct. Public feedback is being sought on possible investment opportunities and projects for the train station and its surrounds. The $50 million project is the highest-profile pre-election pledge made by Labor before its November election win. An additional $13 million pledged by the former Coalition government to improve Young St will also be honoured by Labor.

A further $46.9 million will fund a first stage of upgrades to the Frankston campus of Chisholm TAFE. Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to “fast track” a master plan for the transport hub. Proposals for the new station precinct include a new public plaza, police presence, upgraded pedestrian access to Bayside Shopping Centre and better pedestrian access to Chisholm TAFE and Beach St. The Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce - which includes mayor Cr Sandra Mayer representing Frankston Council, Chisholm TAFE CEO Maria Peters and representatives from Victoria Police, the Frankston Business

Network, Public Transport Victoria and the state government – will host a community drop-in session on Saturday at Frankston Library. Feedback can also be submitted by completing an online survey or sending views about the station revamp by email to the state government. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the drop-in session and survey is an opportunity for residents to contribute to the transformation of the train station and central Frankston. “I encourage everyone in Frankston to get down to the drop-in session or hop online and get involved in shaping the future of Frankston station,” he said.

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park including office and retail facilities in partnership with Chisholm TAFE and “relocating government agencies” to the offices. Young St traders want bus terminals to remain in the street instead of a proposed move to Fletcher Rd. The community drop-in session is at Frankston Library, Long Room, 60 Playne St, Frankston on Saturday 27 June, 10am-1pm. See vic.gov.au/frankston-stationprecinct-redevelopment for more details. Public submissions, including the completion of an online survey, are open until Friday 3 July, 5pm. The project team can be emailed at frankston. station@ecodev.vic.gov.au

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Drowning death lessons for all Key to the door: The Robinson-Teka family’s Tyler, Taine and mum Erina, with Carrum MP Sonia Kilkenny and Housing, Disability & Ageing Minister Martin Foley.

Detour plan keeps roof over heads AN innovative housing plan run by Melbourne City Mission – and funded by the state government – is helping get young Frankston people into affordable accommodation and breaking what’s termed “the cycle of homelessness”. The Detour program helps those aged 12-24 to deal with problems at home, or when they have recently left home and are having trouble finding a secure, safe place to live. Housing, Disability & Ageing Minister Martin Foley opened the service last week. It aims to support vulnerable young people who are newly homeless or at risk, as well as keeping them from becoming permanently homeless

and getting them “back on track” as soon as possible. Mr Foley joined staff from Melbourne City Mission and Kids Under Cover at a two-bedroom unit being built in the backyard of a Carrum Downs family home. It will provide some much-needed living space at the home which is very over-crowded at the moment. “I’m delighted to announce the continuing funding for the Detour program, which is doing so much for local young people who are looking for assistance in acquiring stable, affordable accommodation,” he said. “All the evidence shows that, if people can be housed and given support early on – before homelessness becomes entrenched –

then they are much more likely to remain in a house. “I’d also like to thank Melbourne City Mission and Kids Under Cover for the wonderful work they are doing in the Frankston area.” Mr Foley said the projects were assisting about 2000 people each year: young people, families, older people and women and children escaping family violence. The state government recently announced an extra $1.9 million for the Detour program as part of the 2015-2016 state budget. It’s part of a $40.3 million package for seven Homelessness Innovation Action Projects across Victoria. Stephen Taylor

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A CORONER’S report into the drowning death of a boy at Seaford in 2012 has recommended swimming and water safety education should be mandatory at every Victorian primary school. Nine-year-old Bailey Patman, a pupil at Seaford Primary School, drowned on Thursday 19 January 2012 while playing offshore in the shallows with friends near Seaford Pier. He was accompanied by the father of one of his friends and four other children. Bailey was found floating face down in the water after his friends alerted the father that Bailey was missing. The father performed “mouth to mouth” resuscitation on the boy while dragging him closer to shore. A passing nurse helped administer CPR until paramedics arrived at about 8.30pm. Bailey was pronounced dead at 8.47pm. The children swimming with Bailey gave evidence indicating he “was not a good swimmer and that he did not like going into the deep water and generally stuck to the shallows. One child stated he [Bailey] could not swim at all.” Bailey joined Seaford Primary midway through 2011 and missed attending a swimming program held in April. He previously attended Harrisfield Primary School in Noble Park. Since Bailey’s death Seaford Primary has rescheduled swimming lessons to November and early December. Principal Michael Browne said this will “enable students to have been involved in an intensive swimming program conducted by trained instructors just prior to the time they would be more likely to be swimming at the beach and backyard swimming pools, and that this would

better prepare them for any dangers that they may encounter whilst swimming”. Bailey’s father, Michael Allan, stated his son had swimming lessons at Noble Park but “was not a very good swimmer”. Bailey’s mother, Kylee Patman, said he “was fearful of deep water and she was able to teach him how to ‘dog paddle’”. Coroner Caitlin English agreed with a Life Saving Victoria 2013 report Sink or Swim: the state of Victorian primary school children’s swimming ability recommending swimming and water safety be taught as “a compulsory skill” as part of every Victorian primary school’s curriculum. Life Saving Victoria CEO Nigel Taylor says the Coroner’s recommendation is an important way to address the current lack of swimming and water safety competency of Victorian primary school children. “Victoria has the lowest reported swimming and water safety competency levels in Australia, with teachers estimating that 60 per cent of students leave primary school unable to swim 50 metres continuously,” he said. “Drowning is highly preventable. Knowledge of survival swimming and basic water safety skills can significantly reduce the risk of drowning, enhance community safety and build resilient children.” There were 205 children aged 5-14 in Victorian involved in drowning incidents, including fatalities and hospitalisations, between 2000 and 2013. “We recommend children under 5 should be within arm’s reach at all times and children under 10 should always be in your sight,” Mr Taylor said.

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Aiming for healthy future A CAREER in health is firmly in the sights of seven secondary school students who took part in a ‘Hands on Health’ initiative at Frankston Hospital. The week-long program, run by Monash University in partnership with Peninsula Health, enabled the Year 10 students from Mt Erin, Carrum Downs and Rosebud to see first-hand the diverse nature of public healthcare. It was the first time Peninsula Health had participated in the program. “This is an exciting project for our local area and we hope to attract students wanting a career in medicine and who will, hopefully, consider coming back and working at Peninsula Health,” clinical school director Dr Philippa Corby said. “The students were enthusiastic and adapted to their new environment well, showing promise for future careers in the hospital system. “They were able to experience a wide range of activities that allowed them an insight into what is involved in a medical career, as well as other allied health areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy radiology and pharmacy.” Hands on Health project manager Julia Watts said the program was designed to inspire and engage students interested in Health Sciences. “They need to be prepared to tackle VCE and university and are better prepared do so with an understanding of the career paths available to them,” she said. Students participated in sessions

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Shaw makes headlines, again Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FORMER Frankston MP Geoff Shaw has re-emerged in a job after politics. The ex-politician, who became embroiled in numerous high-profile incidents during his at times controversial four-year term as Frankston’s state member of Parliament, has a new role encouraging cover ups. Mr Shaw is now general manager at Medihair Hair Transplant in Melbourne. When contacted by The Times a relaxed sounding Mr Shaw said he is “off the public scene now” but has “a few things in the pipeline with some quite credible people”. He said he is using business contacts to promote the hair transplant specialist’s operations. When asked whether he would consider using Medihair’s product himself he said he may do in future. “It’s not wigs or anything like that,” Mr Shaw said. “It’s actually operational hair transports [and] yeah, I actually would.” The 47-year-old said he has a beard and is growing his hair long “so I’m not too concerned”. “I’m a bit relaxed but I probably will do something on that front.” The former accountant and hardware business owner said working for a hair transplant company is not a radical change in career direction. “You’re still in business. I’ve owned a number of businesses and now I’m manager of this one.” The oft dubbed “maverick” was elected in 2010 as a Liberal candidate but became an independent in March 2013 before formally quitting the party in early

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Burglar makes a run for it POLICE are appealing for public help in finding a burglar who was disturbed at a Frankston country club last month. The incident happened at the Syke Rd club just before midnight on 30 May. Police believe the burglar gained entry by scaling a three-metre high wall and then walking through a courtyard. A security guard on a routine patrol disturbed him going through drawers in a staffroom. After a short confrontation with the guard, the burglar ran from the club, scaled a wall, and ran off towards Frankston North. Police have released a face image of the burglar in the hope that someone may recognise him. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic. com.au

Burglary plea FRANKSTON police are investigating a burglary and theft from a house in St Johns Wood, Skye, 3pm, Sunday

7 June. Three occupants in a red Ford Laser, previously stolen from Wantirna South, were seen leaving the driveway. Jewellery and other household electrical items were stolen but their value is not known at this stage. Detective Acting Sergeant Mark Garrett, of Frankston CIU, said a witness saw a man running from the house to the car carrying a TV. He attempted to block the car in the street but it was driven around him and sped off. The offenders are described as two men and a woman, aged 16-18. One man was wearing a khaki jacket with the RVCA logo – a well-known skaters’ brand – on the back. The driver is described as 16-18, with scruffy blond hair, and possibly with acne. The third occupant is believed to be a female. The car was later found burnt out in Lancaster Av, Narre Warren. Police are appealing for witnesses or information to help identify the offenders.

Officer injured A POLICE officer was injured after intercepting the driver of an alleged stolen vehicle in Cranbourne on Saturday afternoon (20 June). Police pulled over the car with four occupants just before 3pm. As the police officer was walking towards the vehicle the driver attempted to drive around the police vehicle, striking the officer and pinning him between the two vehicles. He was taken to hospital with severe leg bruising. Three youths, aged 16 from Narre Warren, Carrum Downs and Dandenong, and a fourth youth, 14 from Carrum Downs, have been remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court. They have been charged with reckless conduct endangering life, serious assault police, burglary and theft.

Author sees a plot on every page Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au AFTER a busy life running hotels, writing for country newspapers, running a farm – and even selling real estate – Frankston author Marjorie Darling Ward has a plethora of topics to write about. Now, after a “career change” into retirement – and aged 93 – she’s earning plaudits as a published author. The role is giving her a great deal of enjoyment, as well as fostering a well-founded sense of achievement. With a new book: Twenty-Six Sheilas on a Bus and Murder Most Foul completed, the writer and member of the Frankston Writers’ Block says the craft keeps her mind active and alert, as well as giving her contact with fellow writers. Ms Ward cut her teeth as a journalist on country Riverina weekly papers, covering council rounds and local news, and had her own column: Women’s View, which saw issues from a female perspective. “Country people like real local news,” she said, “such as when that pothole in the road is going to get fixed.” She wrote an equestrian column in the Herald and Weekly Times as well as fiction, non-fiction, poetry and stage plays here and New Zealand, as well as for other newspapers and magazines, and featured on ABC Radio National. She’s been a contributing author to Anthology Fiction 88 – selected by writer Frank Moorhouse – and is a multi-winner of national short story awards.

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Her other published books include Cast a Pebble in the Ocean, Things You Can’t Leave Behind and Singing the Country. Her newspaper background has given Ms Ward dozens of book themes. “You’ve only got to open the newspaper and there are about 20 plots in every edition,” she quipped. Twenty-Six Sheilas on a Bus and Murder Most Foul – really a novella – is the first time she has dabbled in murder. “But it’s not your usual murder,” she quipped, recommending readers “should not take it too seri-

ously”. The long-term project took her 10 years and “it was a thrill getting to the last word”. In a twist, the book will be translated into Braille for the blind in China, with a portion of the sales money donated there. Writers’ Block president Fran Zervaas described Ms Ward as a “treasure and an inspiration to all of us”. The book launch will be held at Cube 37, Davey St, Frankston, 12.30pm, Saturday 27 June. Light refreshments will be available.

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not confined to recent issues alone”. One club source said there was no doubt the total loss of confidence is a result of the recent incompetence shown by the MPNFL Board and Administration over their handling of the PPS saga with Somerville FC. “The failure of the MPNFL Board to address the concerns of clubs and to manage and perform the administration appropriately has led to the clubs seeking recourse by taking matters into their own hands,” Woodhams wrote. “On behalf of the Nepean clubs and in accordance with the signed notices, I hereby give notice of our request for the immediate resignation of the MPNFL Directors – at which time the clubs will ask the AFL South East Commission to take the following steps: n Commissioners from AFL SE Commission to fill the casual vacancies until the next AGM in a caretaker capacity until at least the holding of the next Annual General Meeting of the MPNFL. n Conduct a review into the most appropriate governance structure for the NFNL. n Conduct a review of the most appropriate administration structure for the NFNL n Assess and report on the current business practices of the MPNFL including a full audit. n Undertake a Rules and By-Law review. n Assess the relationship status with all stakeholders in the region. “As stated in the notice of no confidence, should the MPNFL Board reject this notice and the conditions set out in

Duty bound: AFL South East general manager Jeremy Bourke says the governing body will help clubs if the MPNFL board resigns.

the notice, the affiliated clubs will be left with no option other than to act in accordance with the MPNFL Constitution and seek a Special General Meeting. “We appeal the MPNFL Board to abide by the mandate of the clubs as evidenced by the attached notices and to abstain from engaging in an elongated process of which the outcome is certain. The clubs also require a written response from the MPNFL board within seven days of this email and any attempt to obfuscate and delay the timeframe will not be accepted,” Woodhams wrote. Peninsula League clubs will meet on Monday night to discuss broader issues. However, the Nepean League’s recent actions are expected to be high on their agenda. It is believed that at least seven of the 10 Peninsula League clubs support Nepean League’s actions and will vote accordingly when asked to. Collectively, the clubs need a 75 per cent majority to execute the notice of

no confidence. The votes of six of the peninsula clubs will give them the 75 per cent. AFL South East general manager Jeremy Bourke said the regional board had no role to play in the decision of the Nepean League clubs to issue the Notice of No Confidence. “Similar to Casey Cardinia League last year, the Nepean League clubs have come together and stated that they are seeking a change in their best interests. That’s the catalyst for their actions,” Bourke said. “There hasn’t been an option for clubs in the past (to challenge the board and administration), so it’s been a difficult process for them to do anything. “Football people have always had the best interests of their own club at hand and doing anything outside of this has been extremely difficult for them. Their priorities are understandably their own clubs, not trying to address the higher issues. “AFL South East played no role in the clubs making this decision. They (Nepean and Peninsula League clubs) came to us to ask what level of support we could provide. As the governing body in the region for AFL football, it was our duty to provide them a direction and then to provide support to assist in the outcomes. If the clubs move a notice of no confidence, it’s our duty to provide caretaker governance and to address the situation. “It’s our responsibility to facilitate the most appropriate structure moving forward, determine who is best to fill the roles required to administer the league and give advice on the best

course of action for the clubs moving forward. The MPNFL is one of the proudest football competitions in Australia and we absolutely want to preserve that,” Bourke said. Bourke said the clubs would not lose their identity as clubs and as a league, under the guidance of the AFL. “Clubs won’t lose their independence in the slightest. It’s important that all leagues have individual boards. It’s important our leagues maintain their identity, their history. “However, it’s also important that they have a selection of board members who are focused on the needs of the league. It’s also important that they interconnect with a greater structure that provides some strategic direction for the clubs and their league. “This will be a consultative process and all stakeholders will have an opportunity to influence the decisions that are made. The aim of regional governance is to bring all administration together and provide more effective and efficient structures to meet the needs of clubs and leagues. “When you do that there are savings to be made. You no longer have two people from two leagues doing the same job. Given this, there will be a cost saving for the clubs.” Nepean League will stand alone if peninsula clubs do not support the move but it is expected that the majority of Peninsula League clubs will support the Nepean League stance. MPNFL chairman Stuart Gilchrist and chief executive officer Jeff Jones declined to comment when contacted by The Times.

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To preserve Port Phillip, Melbourne should learn from Sydney By Tim Flannery

I GREW up beside Port Phillip, just up the road from Melbourne’s most striking natural feature, the Red Bluff cliffs. In those easier days I was allowed to wander to the beach to fish, beachcomb or swim. When I was 10 I took up snorkelling and at 15 scuba diving. From Sandringham to Mornington I came to know Port Phillip’s waters intimately. I loved it in all of its seasons – even mid-winter, when my face would ache from the freezing water. In that season life was in suspended animation – like a frozen tableau – but the water was crystal clear. As the spring rolled in, strange visitors arrived. Big-eyed, silvery elephant sharks, made bizarre by fang-filled pseudo-mouths atop their heads, would slip into the shallows to lay their eggs. I caught one once, thinking I’d feed the family, but was repulsed to discover that its flesh was green. Later in the season vast schools of bait fish would arrive. I would float suspended in the mass of fish as they cast a fishy shadow around me, despite the violent dashes of the barracuda scattering them on all sides. Relentlessly surging north, always north, they manifested the irrepressible pulse of life itself. Then came the season for dusky flathead, and flounder, which would lie disguised on the rocky reefs, awaiting their chance to eat, and reproduce. The background to all this activity was the reefs that lined the shore, their rocks encrusted with pink and purple coralline algae. Cricket ball-sized heads of temperate water coral, yellow and orange pot-shaped sponges, and feather-headed worms studded pink and purple, bringing astonishing colour and variety. Under rocks lurked multi-coloured starfish, colourful crabs, shrimps, worms and blennies. To me, the waters

of Port Phillip were as glorious as any tropical sea. Perhaps more so, because the tropics are boringly uniform across the Pacific, while many of the glories I saw in Port Phillip were ancient Gondwanan survivors, unique to southern Australia. I left Melbourne in January 1980, aged 24, to study in Sydney. I can’t remember my last dive, but I’m sure that I had no idea it would be 33 years until my next. In 2013, family drew me home. The first thing I did was to revisit my favourite underwater haunt – the rocky reef at Beaumaris. For me, it is a special place, a touchstone of memory and experience so vivid that I frequently dream of it. The rocky reef is a fossil bed containing the bones and teeth of creatures that lived in an ancient Port Phillip more than six million years ago. The teeth of sharks larger than those of any great white, and the jawbones of mighty sperm whales, lay on the bottom there, awaiting pick-up by a curious boy. I had discovered the place when I was nine years old and had dived it hundreds of times searching for fossils. When I plunged into the water in 2013 I knew immediately that the place of my childhood was gone. Instead of a beautiful rocky reef covered in coral, I floated above a cesspit of green scum. Algae grew on every surface, and it had trapped a layer of mud that had suffocated almost all of the life that once thrived there. Thankfully the damage is reversible. Without pollution the green algae will starve, the mud disperse and the coral re-establish itself. In the weeks that followed, I snorkelled at my old haunts from Mornington to Black Rock. Everywhere I saw sickly green algae crowding out temperate corals and other life. The phenomenon is well known to biologists who study

partially or completely enclosed waterways. It’s called eutrophication, and it’s caused by an excess run-off of nitrogen and phosphorus. Port Phillip is huge – it covers almost 2000 square kilometres – so it takes time for eutrophication to be felt. But it also takes a very long time to flush out pollutants, because only one per cent of Port Phillip’s water is exchanged with the ocean each year. If nothing is done, the nutrients will build up until a vast algal bloom is triggered. A toxic Port Phillip – its waters green with algae and covered in dead fish, its shores piled with stinking vegetation and animal life – will be the result. The truth is that Melbourne is slowly strangling Port Phillip. Year by year the suburbs creep further south alongside its waters, and the infrastructure builds up, with more hard surfaces and less greenery to let stormwater soak into the soil. So each storm carries ever-more dog poo, rotten food, spilt petrol and oil, excess lawn fertiliser and other toxic substances straight into Port Phillip through the 300-odd barrel drains (more than one for each kilometre of shoreline) that act like open sores on virtually every Melbourne beach. Some of the nation’s most expensive real estate fronts Cowderoy St, St Kilda West. But the Cowderoy St drain looks like it emanates from the slums of Mumbai, rather than an affluent Australian city. I volunteered to clean the shore around it by picking up plastic bags and other hard rubbish, but I nearly choked on the stench as I waded through the sickly, grey, sewage-like sludge that filled the drain, pushing aside the dead birds and toxic scum as I went, and soon gave up. I’ve asked environmentalists why Melburnians tolerate the filth. Some say Port Phillip is so industrialised it’s beyond hope; others say it’s only used on a few summer days each

year, so nobody cares. I’m shocked to hear it, having returned from Sydney, where residents would lay down their lives for the harbour. Thirty years ago Sydney Harbour was as polluted as Port Phillip is now, but hard work and pride have restored it. So what does Port Phillip need? Some work has already been done. The Yarra River is cleaner than it was 30 years ago, the banks of the Merri Creek have been magnificently restored, and the Elwood Canal no longer stinks enough to make you gag. But those odious barrel drains continue to discharge their slow poison. They need reed beds to catch and soak up the toxins. In most places there’s more than enough flat land to do this. The Andrews state government, elected last year, has pledged to get rid of the 50 worst level crossings in the state. What about cleaning up Port Phillip’s 50 worst barrel drains? But the problems go beyond the drains. Flathead are the staple of Port Phillip fishers. When I was a kid, anyone could catch 30 or 40 “flatties”, all more than 30 centimetres long, in a day. The species has declined by 80 per cent since the 1970s. In those days, it took a male flathead seven years to grow to the legal take size of 27 centimetres. Today it takes up to 13 years. Many have pointed to dredging as a cause, but the decline predates dredging. Another suspect is the drought of the late 1990s and early 2000s. More important might be the reduction of the ghost mud shrimp, the sand flathead’s food source. In the ’70s it was present on muddy bottoms in astronomical numbers. Today it’s totally absent from many areas. Surely overfishing isn’t helping. Port Phillip desperately needs more marine reserve areas. Those that exist are pitifully small, their margins thronged with fishers eager to take anything that wanders

outside their bounds. Port Phillip’s margins have also been battered by inappropriate development. Even the Beaumaris fossil bed has been partially destroyed to make a car park for motorboat users. In Sydney, great swathes of harbour-side natural vegetation have been reserved, inappropriate infrastructure removed, and commercial fishing banned. As a result, fish stocks have recovered spectacularly. Enormous kingfish, bream and other species are now a common sight in Sydney Harbour. Even southern right whales have returned. When I moved to Sydney such things were unimaginable. Sydney Harbour and Port Phillip were pretty much equally blighted. But the people of Sydney have cared enough to make a difference. Surely Melburnians can, over time, do an equally good job with their waterway? The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has done much good. A powerful Port Phillip authority, properly funded and accountable, could deliver the strategic vision required, and the means of delivering it. It also needs a much beefed-up research effort – perhaps a Port Phillip Institute of Marine Sciences. Research might show that seaweed farms could soak up the excess nutrient now poisoning the waterway. We might even be able to reintroduce now-vanished species. An old resident at Black Rock once told me that he used to dive for crayfish there as a child, on the rocky reefs. Imagine that: crayfish in Port Phillip. n Dr Tim Flannery is a scientist and writer. His books include Now or Never, The Weather Makers and The Future Eaters. This article was published in The Monthly, May 2015, and is reproduced with permission of the author.

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The gang’s all here: Frankston councillors and officers were a happy lot after taking top honours as the Sustainable City of the Year awards. The council received 10 nominations, across several departments and initiatives.

Frankston wins top Sustainable City award FRANKSTON has been named Victoria’s Sustainable City of the Year. The award was presented at this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards ceremony by acting environment minister Gavin Jennings. The city was nominated for 10 categories and won in the Young Leaders category: Fresh Entertainment, and the Clean Beach/Waterway category: Frankston Waterfront Festival. Frankston received high commendations in the community action and leadership category with the Wells St Farmers Market; the litter prevention category with Residents against Graffiti in Ashleigh Av, and the Environmental Sustainability category, with Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said the accolades were a huge honour and testament to the city taking a strong position, for example, by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, as well as adopt-

ing a 10-year environment strategy. “Council is proud to be running such high-calibre services, and innovative projects and events aimed at improving the sustainability of Frankston City,” she said. “The community has also played an important role, with their hard work and dedication recognised in many of the projects.” The awards recognise and celebrate positive actions taken by individuals, councils, environmental groups, schools, students and local community groups. Mr Jennings said projects undertaken this year were critical components of Frankston’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a goal of carbon neutrality by 2025. Last year, the council launched a 10-year Environmental Strategy outlining a range of corporate and communitybased initiatives to achieve the target. One of the initiatives was Halve Our Waste,

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Patrol hits beaches FRANKSTON’S Beach Patrol will launch its activities at 10:30am at Frankston Surf Life Saving Club, above Waves on the Beach, on Saturday 27 June. Seaford Beach Patrol is having its first clean up the next day (Sunday) with volunteers meeting at Seaford Pier at 10am. “Rob Skehan, of Plastic Bag Free Torquay and Plastic Bag Free Victoria, as well as Regan Jade, of Take 3 and reganjade.com, will be attending the

launches, as well as the wonderful people from BayKeepers,” Beach Patrol coordinator John Billing said. “This further shows how various volunteer organisations from around the state are working together for a cleaner, safer environment and better education for the broader community.” The patrols run in 16 locations around Port Phillip Bay, with residents donating their time to keep beaches clean. Soon 18 patrols will be up and running.

CHILDREN who enjoy writing stories or “devour books”, or dream of becoming an author are ideal candidates for writing workshops with bestselling Frankston author, Michelle Hamer. Hamer has run writing and publishing programs with local schools for several years and is now launching Wordsmiths, creative writing workshops, at the Frankston Library in term three. “Children have innate imagination and creativity,” Hamer said. “But they can get overwhelmed when they try to order their thoughts on the page. “By offering them some insight in to writing techniques and story structure they can have the satisfaction of creating cohesive, effective narratives.” Hamer says she also focuses on fostering imagination and creativity. “Kids often get told off for daydreaming, I think we should encourage it. Fantasies and daydreams are integral to the life of an author, I do some of my best work while staring off in to space,” she says. Hamer is the author of 11 books published around the world. Last year she had four children’s books published in Penguin’s Our Australian Girl series. “Working with kids is inspiring and challenging,” she says, “And it gives me a great sounding board for new book ideas. The kids quickly let me know if they don’t like what I’m working on.” Wordsmiths Writing Workshops will run weekly Monday 20 July to 14 September at Frankston Library. Grade 1-3 from 4.10pm, 4-6 from 5.10pm, and secondary from 6.15pm. Cost: $200 a term. Details: facebook.com/wordsmithsworkshops or email wordsmithsworkshops@yahoo.com.au

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LETTERS Education answer With all the conjecture in the media about family violence it is necessary to understand a few basics to have a fair perspective. First and foremost, it is never OK for a male to hit a female. There are nine types of domestic violence and these include verbal, social, psychological and financial being the kind most often perpetrated on men. Men are being portrayed in some brochures as all potentially violent and, of course, this is manifestly unfair. The One in Three Campaign – Family Violence - Australia says No! claims more than 30 per cent of domestic violence is towards men and the Australian version of The Guardian says 40 per cent. Then we have to factor in the male suicide rate is 60 per cent greater than the road toll. Intervention orders are issued at the rate of more than 1000 a week, which can be interpreted both ways. Education of young people must be mandatory through high school. Collaboration between people with sufficient emotional maturity to make equitable decisions and management of those violent dysfunctional people who are perpetrators will all be looked at by the Family Violence Commission currently underway. Tony Nicholl, Mt Eliza, facilitator, Dads in Distress

Three word slogans Prime Minister Tony Abbott is back with his three word slogans about boats and terror. It seems every time his government gets found out about doing the wrong thing (paying people smugglers or curtailing Australians’ freedom with regressive security laws), they treat us like mushrooms and keep us in the dark about things we have every right to be informed about. Tony Abbott's mantra of “we do what is in the interest of security of Australia at any cost”, is wearing thin with me. This behaviour is reminiscent of many authoritarian regimes around the world and can only lead to justifiable disquiet of people who

are real democrats. It will lead to the radicalisation of many groups in our society who cannot seem to get a voice in the discussion about our future of how our society will be shaped. The example of [Speaker of the House of Representatives] Bronwyn Bishop attacking [Human Rights Commission president] Gillian Triggs on [ABC TV’s] Q&A last week for just doing her job, shows us how narrow minded this government has become. Rupert Steiner, Mt Eliza

Drivers at fault

Reading the article about the intersection of Robinsons Rd and Westernport Highway intersection (‘No more deaths: petition plea’, The Times 15/6/15) I was simply bemused by the childish attitude of people blaming the intersection for all the accidents. I am sorry to say it is not the fault of the intersection but the inattention of the drivers, for example, being too busy with their phones and lack of attention to the road. That intersection has been there for years. Come on people, stop with the silly excuses and learn how to drive and concentrate on the road. I just cannot believe how people are quick to blame anything but themselves. George Jonker, Hastings

Light relief The lights at Frankston-Dandenong and Seaford and Ballarto roads, Seaford, have recently been reprogrammed and are far more dangerous for walkers than before for the entire length of both the “walk” and the flashing “don't walk” periods. Drivers pass very close and at high speed to walkers when making turns and seem to feel no need to give way to walkers or to not pass them so closely. Drivers making U turns are especially dangerous and unpredictable. These lights need to be returned to their old program. Arthur Hawley, Seaford

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IT’S Bash time again! No, there’s nothing violent to this group of misfits, in fact it’s more like peace, love and mung beans with the Variety Hippies. The madcap team is made up of local identities John Willis (Bear), Don Hailes (Mezzmo) and Roy Seamark (Jock) who set out on an annual pilgrimage having plenty of fun and collecting for a very worthy cause, Variety – the Children’s Charity. Every state has their own annual Variety Bash but The Hippies are part of the Victorian sector. This year’s event is set to be huge as it marks the 25th Anniversary of the Victorian Bash, the organisation originally being the brainchild of Dick Smith. Each year entrants dress up both themselves and their old 1976 Bedford Van in a theme and set out on a long trek along with loads of other zany characters for quite a demanding excursion. Last year they ended up in Noosa, but it took four days to get to Sydney alone as the course takes them off road, through properties, National Parks, and generally weaving throughout some amazing, and very challenging countryside on the way. Previous years have been to Broome via Bourketown, Hamilton Island via the Birdsville Track and many more over their 25-year history. All of the vehicles must be at least 30 years old and only two wheel drives are allowed. Whilst the cars have to meet certain safety standards most of them are quite stock standard and a credit to their owners and creators. It’s even more of a credit to the team of service support staff, organisers, scrutineers, mechanics and paramedics who keep the whole fleet moving with the attitude that nobody gets left behind. The Bashers visit many schools and needy destinations along the way spreading funds, equipment, cheer and goodwill to kids in need. There’s books for outback libraries, handicapped equipment for the needy, support for struggling communities and assistance for worthy individuals who may not be quite so lucky as the rest of us and need a little boost to help make life a little more manageable.

Trouble on the trail: Variety Hippies take a beer and song break after their van broke down on last year’s Victorian Bash travails.

The Bash brings out the best in people with Lions and Rotary Clubs, Women’s Auxiliaries and even remote station owners amongst the many good natured Australians providing meals and support along the way. The moral boost alone to struggling townsfolk is quite amazing, not to mention the relief to local economies. Last year the Victorian bash raised over $1.25 million and it injects up to $30,000 into each town they visit. That’s 300 motel beds, 85 tanks of petrol and 600 meals per stopover. Besides an underlying theme as the Variety Hippies there is also a sub theme for each trip. This year the jolly larrikins will be the Hippy Krishnas complete with orange, red and yellow robes, kurtas and caftans, toe thongs and beads, dhoties and chadars, incense and idols all topped off with chanting and jigging to bells, cymbols, triangles, and a host of percussion to get all involved in the happy mantra. The route will be leaving from Melbourne on Wednesday 12 August and will arrive in Port Douglas via Cooktown on Saturday 22 August

with stopovers including Wagga Wagga, Coonabarabran, St George, Charleville, Longreach, Hughenden and Cobbold Gorge. Stop off and join in the festivities on the way, or better still get involved yourself – it’s a lot of fun for a very worthy cause. The Variety Hippies are running a special Happy Hippy Happening at the Greek Club in Madden Rd, Heatherton on Saturday 27 June at 7.30pm. Live music from the rockin “Donz Party” and special guest comedian/multimedia personality Tim Smith. Light finger food provided and drinks at reasonable prices. Hint - wear or bring something orange or you’ll be fined $10… Entry is only $30 per head and all proceeds to Variety - the Children’s Charity. Further information call John on 0407 053 484. If you would like to help you can donate direct to the Variety Hippies with a tax deductible gift at varietyvicbash.everydayhero.com/au/variety-hippies For further information see variety.org.au or email john@beachmarine.com.au

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electric oven. Branching off from the kitchen is a handy study area with hide-away work station, and a rumpus room. In addition to the fantastic living space, fully retractable glass bi-fold doors seamlessly integrate the interior with a vast alfresco timber deck for perfect summer entertaining, and with the home centrally positioned on the 990 square metre block, there is plenty of room on either side for children and pets to play. In the west wing of the home are three bedrooms, the main bedroom is very plush with a walk-in robe and sparkling ensuite adding a touch

of luxury, and delightful French doors that open out to the garden. Two more bedrooms both have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. There is also a powder room for guests. This is low-maintenance living at its best, and with a choice of fine schools nearby the appeal of this property to all buyers is limitless, however the beautiful interior is sure to strike a chord with professional couples or retirees downsizing from a larger property. Extra conveniences include ducted heating and air-conditioning, with a double garage under the roof line.

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BITTERN 2510 Frankston-Flinders Road Neat and tidy family home located on a 836m2 (approx) lot. Multiple living areas create a sense of space with a quaint kitchen featuring gas cooking and plenty space. Four bedrooms plus separate study share the main bathroom. Other features include wood combustion heater, ducted heating, single carport & entertaining area.

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This lovely unit is freshly painted and carpeted. Offering 3BR’s, Central bathroom, generous living area and kitchen with electric oven and gas appliances. Outside features merbau deck with pergola and room for the kids to play. Whether downsizing, investing or looking for your first home, this shiny pearl ticks all the boxes.

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BITTERN 1/35 Sudholz Street This lovely unit comprises 3 bedrooms with built in robes, bathroom with access from master bedroom, separate laundry, kitchen with gas stove top and electric oven, tiled dining area, large lounge and double garage. Front position allows private access with front yard as well as a private rear courtyard.

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BITTERN 14 Park Street Surrounded by quality homes, adjacent to small acreage properties and located in the leafy area of Bittern, but still within a short stroll to the Bittern Fields Village, bus and train services as well as the local primary school and kindergarten. A rare opportunity presents itself to build your dream home on approximately 700m2 allotment (22.5m depth x 31.08m width.) All services are provided.

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Renovated 3BR + study farm cottage on approx 14.5 acres (5.87ha) on two titles with extensive horticultural infrastructure, 350m² steel factory with adjacent 50m² annex, and 45m² free standing office plus additional shedding with mains water, clear water bore and large permanent dam to 3 paddocks and surrounding household garden.

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Bargain Store A retail space has become available in this busy shopping strip. The major shopping destination for the local housing community this is a high traffic area. n 120 m2 approx n Double shop front, kitchenette and toilet n Rear access with yard and storage facility n Grease trap - this property was once take away food

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A second level, 50m2 self-contained office space is now available. If you are looking for a Main Street location this is certainly affordable.

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Bedroom sale now on THE half yearly clearance sale at Mornington Bedroom Gallery only happens twice a year. Come in to see the great ranges, as well as value for money items such as Australian Made Mattresses and great quality timber bedroom suites at even cheaper prices. Hurry in as these discounted prices are for a short time only and must end on Sunday July 12th, 2015. Mornington Bedroom Gallery is happy to say they have now been at the Peninsula Home Centre for five years as of 1st October, 2015 and have just signed on for another five year lease. They would also like to thank all their happy and loyal customers who have also referred their friends and family to the store. During this time local owner operators and bedding retailers, Robert and Angela have left a franchise group and have gone on to become Mornington’s only independently run mattress and bedding store.

They both have extensive knowledge in relation to both the mattress and bedroom furniture industry. As owner operators they pride themselves on offering the best service and advice at all times. The store is proud to specialise only in 100% Australian Made mattresses which are designed by the owners in conjunction with local Melbourne based manufacturers. This means that they are built for the Australian climate and offer superior strength. It is also important to note that being Australian made all mattresses at Mornington Bedroom Gallery feature fully sanitized foams unlike imported mattresses sold elsewhere. Mornington Bedroom Gallery is at Peninsula Home Centre. Phone 5976 8811.

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Western Port’s ‘ex-parrot’ hit by disease Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au THE orange-bellied parrot wild population has been hit by a disease that can kill young birds or adults with weak immune systems. Two-thirds of 30 birds born in the wild last summer in Tasmania have been diagnosed with common beak and feather disease, also known as Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease. This is the parrot that once graced the saltmarsh shores of Western Port and became famous as a political football when its endangered status was blamed for delaying a wind farm in Gippsland in 2006 and the proposed marina expansion at Yaringa boat harbour near Somerville in 2012. The OBP is of only three parrot species worldwide that migrates. They spend their winters in Victoria and South Australia before flying to Melaleuca in Tasmania’s remote southwest wilderness to breed. The disease, called bird AIDS by some reseachers, causes beaks and feathers to become malformed. Birds end up with shortened, stubby feathers so can’t fly, and malformed beaks so they can’t eat properly. ABC radio reported last week: “A deadly disease is infecting the nestling population of one of the world’s most critically endangered birds – the orange-bellied parrot. Nineteen of the estimated 30 birds that were born in Tasmania last summer tested have positive to beak and feather disease.” It’s thought that there are fewer

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Rare bird: One of the orange-bellied parrots in the captive breeding program at Moonlit Sanctuary in Pearcedale. Picture: Yanni

than 50 birds in the wild but a captive breeding program started about 30 years ago means there are about 320 birds in special facilities at Healesville Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo, a state government centre near Hobart, Halls Gap, a private centre in the ACT, and Moonlit Sanctuary in Pearcedale, where the birds are kept just 500 metres from saltmarsh on the edge of Western Port where they used to live in the wild. The first Moonlit birds were released into the wild in Tasmania last year. The parrot has not been seen in the wild at Western Port since 1987. This prompted now environment minister Greg Hunt to exclaim in early 2012 when asked about the parrot delaying the Yaringa marina expansion: “There is no parrot, there hasn’t been a parrot for five years, for 10 years, for 15, for 20, or even for a quarter of a century. “It is ludicrous that a major project,

which will create hundreds of local jobs, has been put on hold because one day an orange-bellied parrot may decide to fly over the area, even though they have not been seen in this location for a quarter of a century.” Mr Hunt’s outburst reminded many people of Monty Python’s famous and hilarious “Dead Parrot Sketch”. This is where John Cleese as an unhappy customer and Michael Palin as a pet shop owner argue over the state of a Norwegian Blue parrot that Cleese has just bought. Cleese is enraged when Palin says the parrot is just resting. Cleese: ’E’s not pinin’! ’E’s passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be! ’E’s expired and gone to meet ’is maker! ’E’s a stiff! Bereft of life, ’e rests in peace! If you hadn’t nailed ’im to the perch ’e’d be pushing up the daisies! ’Is metabolic processes are now ’istory!

’E’s off the twig! ’E’s kicked the bucket, ’e’s shuffled off ’is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin’ choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-PARROT! Environment minister Hunt has ordered his Threatened Species Commissioner Gregory Andrews to prepare an “urgent strategic response” to deal with the disease. Mr Andrews reportedly said the wild population was infected despite the best efforts of the Tasmanian government, wildlife managers and volunteer groups. “It’s a risk for the parrot because of [its] very low numbers, but also because the parrot is dependent on human management, feed tables, captive breeding programs, and that puts it at greater risk,” he said. Mr Andrews said the captive breeding population had not been affected by the outbreak. He told the ABC that “the bird has had very low reproductive success for many years, and beak and feather disease could be one of the causes of that low reproductive success. So there is actually ... a silver lining in every cloud, and with this advice, we now have greater clarity on why the birds’ reproduction rate has been so low”. “We have some of the best scientists in Australia, and as part of the urgent strategic response that minister Hunt’s asked me to initiate, I’ll be talking to the National Environmental Science Program leaders, which is a $30 million investment program for threatened species’ science.

I’ll also be talking to BirdLife Australia, the department, my advisers, and the Tasmanian government so that we can design the best approach to tackling this problem.” Michael Johnson of Moonlit Sanctuary, which has had an OBP breeding program for two seasons, said birds with strong immune systems were able to shrug off the disease. “Numbers are better than a few years ago when it was thought that only 36 wild birds remained,” he said. “Two years ago there were 50 and last year 70.” He said the parrots’ winter range was between Inverloch and the Coorong in South Australia. Moonlit has five aviaries for its OBPs, which cost about $12,000 and were paid for by a philanthropic grant. It is hoping to build 10 more and eventually have 30. “We had six chicks fledge [fly] in season 2014-15 with one of our females producing five of the six chicks,” he said. The sanctuary on TyabbTooradin Rd looks after six rare species. It is becoming increasingly popular with overseas visitors to Melbourne. n The Yaringa marina project is before an independent planning panel, which is holding a hearing in Hastings this month. The first four days were in early June at Hastings Community Hub with three days on 22-24 June. The panel will prepare a report for the state planning minister.

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Mechanic’s Hall work in full swing Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE ordinary meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council will be held at Somerville on Thursday next. *** THE secretary of the Frankston Tennis Club begs to acknowledge the receipt of 10s 6d as a donation towards the club from Mrs M. R. Deane. *** THE hon treasurer of the Ladies’ Collecting Committee begs to acknowledge the sum of £10 received from Mr M. Brody, proceeds of raffle of quilt donated by Frankston tradespeople for the Belgian Fund. *** AT a meeting of Mornington Progress Association on Monday, it was decided to ask the Railway Commissioners to extend the time for trains leaving Melbourne for Mornington and Stony Point from 5.9 p.m to 6.9 pm Saturdays.

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Tennis Club will be held in the Mechanics’ Institute on this (Saturday) evening, when the report and balance sheet for the past year will be presented and the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. *** MISS Bedcock, of ‘The Wattles,’ Frankston, wishes it to be known that she has commenced business as a dressmaker, and is prepared to execute any work entrusted to her in the best and latest styles. Orders may be left with Miss Bunney, of Bay Street,

*** THE committee of the Frankston Football Club, in order to clear off the debt at present existing, intend holding a concert and dance in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Thursday evening next, and as the price for admission is only one shilling it is to be hoped that all lovers of the game will put in an appearance and assist the club to wipe out its deficiency and at the same time enjoy a pleasant evening’s entertainment. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold an extensive clearing sale at Mornington Junction on Wednesday next, on account of Mr W.M. M’carthur, commencing at 11 o’clock sharp, of his valuable orchard and farm property, consisting of 42 acres on which is erected an up-to date 10 roomed villa and all necessary out buildings also the whole of his household furniture and effects, vehicles, implements, and live stock. *** T. R. B. Morton and Son will sell at their rooms, 72 Swanston Street, Melbourne, on Thursday next on account of Mr R. K. Ingham, his well known and highly improved agricultural, grazing and fruitgrowing farm, comprising 352 acres, situated about three miles from Bittern railway station, on which is erected a superior 7 roomed W. B. villa, with extensive and complete farm buildings. The property is divided into 13 paddocks, and enclosed with vermin proof fence. ***

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*** THE sale of gifts in connection with the Frankston Christian Endeavour Society in aid of the Missionary Students in New Guinea, will be opened this afternoon by Mrs Jackson at 3 o’clock, and be continued during the afternoon and evening. *** THE annual meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Horticultural and Agricultural Association will be held on Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the Mechanics’ Institute, when the following business will be gone through:— Election of officers, report and balance sheet, and report of Ladies’ Guild. A full attendance is requested. *** OWING to the successful tenderer for additions to the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall refusing to go on with his contract, the committee called for fresh tenders, and Messrs Clayfield and Son, tender for £539 was accepted. The contractors have lost no time in commencing the work, and are at present engaged in excavating the foundations. *** WE have been requested to bring under the notice of our readers the following rate charged for postage to the forces in Egypt:—Articles (such as socks, etc) for members of the Australian and New Zealand Expeditionary forces in Egypt are only accepted at letter rates (1d per ½oz) or special parcels post-rate namely, up to 3 lbs 1s over 3 lbs and up to 7 lbs 2s over 7 lbs and up to 11 lbs 3s.

MR John Watson notifies in our advertising column that he intends to contest the seat in the East Riding of the Shire of Flinders at the forthcoming municipal elections. Mr Watson is a gentleman who has had a large experience in municipal work, having filled the office of councilor in the city of Prahran, also as correspondent to the Board of Advice and committee man of the Workman’s Institute of the same city. Mr Watson asks the support of those who are in favor of progress and the improvement of our roads. *** THE President of the Shire (Cr W. J Oates) on Thursday received a telegram from the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee requesting him to organize a local recruiting committee without delay. Cr Oates has lost no time in the matter and we call attention to an advertisement in another column calling a public meeting to devise measures to attain the object in view, on Monday evening, June 28th. It is to be hoped that there will be a large attendance to support the President and that every one who can possibly attend will do so. *** THE newly appointed Committee of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society quickly got to work and held its first meeting on Saturday last. Mrs Maxwell was appointed President, Mrs Dean and Mrs Jackson vice-Presidents; Mrs H. McComb, treasurer; and Mrs G. A. Kitchen,

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secretary, assisted by Miss Watson, the committee increased its number to eight, and appointed Mrs Walsh as the new member. The committee is in urgent need of funds to buy material for distribution, and an extended collection of subscriptions is being organised. To raise money, and to stimulate interest in the movement, an “At Home” is being given on Wednesday week July 7th, at 3 p.m, in the Mechanics’ Hall, by some of the girls of Frankston, organised by Miss Watson. Lady Madden, who has recently returned from England, has kindly consented to be present, and to speak of her experiences of the need and value of Red Cross work. There will be a short musical programme and afternoon tea. This will be a splendid opportunity for all those who have been wanting to do something for our brave defenders they can hear what is most needed and they can take home material to work or knit. *** MESSRS Alex. Scott & Co market report is a fair supply of milkers and springers, and prices generally very much easier. Pigs: A moderate supply of all descriptions porkers and baconers very dear, young pigs about late rates. Calve-A good supply and ‘a very keen market, best 58s to 69s, good heavy 40s to 45s, good light 30s to 35s, good quality small calves 18s to 30s, others from 6s. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 26 June, 1915

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The great public holiday fiasco By Stuart McCullough THIS madness must end. Once upon a time, public holidays meant something. Now they’re being handed out with all the sense of occasion and grandeur as third prize in a pub-raffle. Why, just the other week, we were forced to sit at home to wait out another one of these time-wasters. Don’t get me wrong; I like Bohemian Rhapsody as much as the next person, but telling everyone they can take the day off work to commemorate it seems a trifle over the top. It’s a question that demands an answer: why does Queen get a public holiday when other equally worthy musical acts go without? Surely Fleetwood Mac deserves a long weekend. The Beatles merit the better part of a week. And if Lady Gaga isn’t enough to let you go home early at least once a year, there’s simply no justice in this crazy mixed up world. Forget gold and platinum records; a day in your honour is where it’s at. Perhaps I’m hoping for too much. Granted, with ‘Grand Final Eve’ the bar for a public holiday has been set so low that almost anyone and anything can now fall over it; and if we can have a day off to celebrate something that’s not happened yet, we surely deserve some reprieve to let us kick out the jams. But if the powers that be aren’t musically inclined, then the least we can do is combine existing public holidays with great musical acts. That way, we can kill two birds with one Rolling Stone (metaphorically speaking, of course). If anyone needs a day off, it’s The

Beach Boys. Perhaps we can lump them in with Easter and celebrate Good Vibrations Friday? Or perhaps cast a light on a forgotten artist of yesteryear like Barry McGuire? Just the very notion of New Year’s Eve of Destruction seems oddly appropriate. Personally, I’d like for us all to put

our feet up and duff the lid of our collective cap to poodle-headed one-hit wonders of the eighties, Europe, by observing Grand Final Countdown Eve. Truth be told, maybe the reason I react so strongly against the Queen’s Birthday is that I don’t own any of

their albums. Not a one. Not in any format. You could scour my CDs, vinyl albums and cassettes all you wish and you won’t find anything by Freddy, Brian or the other two. The only version of ‘A Night At the Opera’ I own is by the Marx Brothers. When push comes to shove, I barely know any of their lyrics save for the bit that goes ‘Galileo’ in the alternating Mr. Gasbo / Emperor from ‘Return of the Jedi’ voices. Perhaps the real problem is that I feel guilty for taking the day at all. That said, we’re all a little bit to blame. Nobody talks about the absurdity of the Queen’s Birthday for fear that if we do, someone might just agree with us and take it away. That, frankly, is the wrong approach. Instead, we should be turning our minds to alternative days. Because the real reason people want to observe the Queen’s Birthday is to fill the vacuum that otherwise exists between Easter and Melbourne Cup Day. (I’m ignoring Grand Final Eve. You should too.) There are plenty of alternatives. Previously, I’ve suggested that we swap the Queen’s Birthday for Bloomsday on 16 June. That’s the day that celebrates James Joyce’s Ulysses. Before you snigger at the idea of having a day off for a book, I’ll simply say that Ulysses beats the Melbourne Cup hands down every day of the week and twice on the first Tuesday in November in terms of significance. I also proposed June 6 as ‘Convoy Day’, to celebrate the day on which a group of errant truckers decided to drive across America in C.W. McCall’s country-

pop masterpiece. But there are other options, too. July 1st has to be a contender. There’s no doubt that it’s a magical time of year. Autumn has bid its farewell. The days are getting ever shorter. And accountants everywhere are getting excited at the prospect of closing out another financial year. In fact, there’s nothing our family likes to do more than to head to our nearest major department store to gaze in wonder at the seasonal window display celebrating the start of the taxation season. This year’s theme is deductions. If we have time, we might even get our photo taken with the head of the ATO, perched on his knee while we list all the things we want from the coming financial year. Perhaps the thing that really gets my goat is giving all that attention to an overseas band rather than one from Australia. At this point, we shouldn’t need to suck up to a group from Britain just to get the day off. Next year, the Government should gazette Ted Mulry Appreciation Day instead. ‘AC/ DC Day’ feels strangely right. (Imagine the greeting card. You’d open it and be greeted with a tinny version of ‘Hell’s Bells’ or ‘The Jack’.) The Edinburgh Rose Tattoo is as good a reason for a backyard barbecue as you’re ever going to get. Or maybe we should be more discerning. It’s odd that some public holidays are days of great national significance and others seem to be the result of a clerical error. But what do I know? Now excuse me, I’ve got some music to listen to. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Yabbies cop another hiding NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt TYABB lost its second game in successive weeks by more than 200 points on Saturday in Nepean League, this time at the hands of Rye. The Yabbies booted one goal in the opening quarter and were restricted to just two behinds for the remainder of the match. Hastings too booted 38 goals last week against Tyabb and won by more than 200 points. This week Rye booted 18 goals in the opening half and 20 majors in the second hour to record a 38.20 (248) to 1.2 (8) win. The recent plight of Tyabb FC has been well documented and further highlights the incredible need for the governing body to put structures in place to ensure their long-term viability. As a club, Tyabb is united. It is working tirelessly but copping 200-point thrashings can be taxing. The Demons had 12 goal kickers on Saturday. Dean Millhouse and Adrian Gileno booted seven each, Andrew Dean kicked half a dozen and Ryan Mullett was the best player on the ground with five. Rye premiership coach Steve Ryan played seniors too and finished with two majors. Chris Samways and Adrian Clay worked tirelessly for the Yabbies.

Red Hill returned to the winners list against Devon Meadows after three weeks of misery. The Hillmen had lost their past three games and trailed the Meadows by three points at quarter time. The home side recovered to boot 10 goals to one after the first change to run out 11.14 (80) to 3.4 (22) winners. Jake Mold booted three goals and was impressive while Marcus Dal Lago and Blake McCormack were outstanding. Taz Douglas and Clint Walker were the best of the Meadows, along with Jess Dehey and Steve McInnes. Rosebud continued its march, this time thumping Pearcedale to the tune of almost 11 goals. The Buds set-up the win with a seven goal to two first quarter. They went on to win 18.15 (123) to 8.10 (58). Tom Baker booted five majors and Lachy Armstrong three while Ryan Spooner and Greg Bentley dominated. Dylan Hoare and Ben Mitchell were the best of the Dales. Sorrento’s Tyrren Head continued his outstanding season on Saturday with a best afield five goals in his sides 17.9 (111) to 8.10 (58) win against Frankston. Leigh Poholke kicked three goals also for the winners while James Brigden and Troy Schwarze also saw a heap of the footy. Matt Harris and Jason Curry were the best of the Bombers.

Somerville was at its brilliant best on Saturday, booting eight goals to zip in the first quarter against Dromana and winning by 13 goals, 22.15 (147) to 10.8 (68). Rohan Hogenbirk and Jedd Sutton finished with three goals each for the Eagles while a further ten players contributed on the scoreboard. Timmy McGennis was superb once against for the Eagles, dominating through the middle of the ground, racking up possessions and finishing with a couple of goals. Justin Farrelly proved once again why he is one of the best big men in the game and Billy Rolfe played his best game for the season. It was a tough day at the office for the Tigers, although Christian Ongarello and Daniel Guerts worked hard. Hastings and Crib Point is usually a tough contest but it was very one-sided on Saturday, the Blues dominating and winning 22.19 (151) to 6.6 (42). Crib Point booted three goals to Hastings’ four in the opening quarter but was only able to kick three more majors for the match, compared to Hastings’ 18 majors. Taylor Stratton booted five goals in a best afield performance for the Blues while Luke Clark finished with four. Shaun Foster and Paul Rogasch were outstanding. Brad Arnold and Dean Karies were the best of the Magpies.

Battles of midway: Somerville got up over Dromana, above, and Hastings dominated Crib Point, left, in the weekend’s Nepean League action. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 11

Sunday June 28 Vs Northern Blues

Dev League 12pm

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Saturday July 4 Vs Box Hill Hawks

Dev League 11am Seniors 2pm Played at Box Hill City Oval

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This is the end: Pines saw off Chelsea to effectively finish the latter’s season in the Peninsula League despite a spectacular mark for the Gulls, above. Pictures: Gary Bradshaw

Edwards dominates Gulls in big win PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FORMER West Coast Eagle, North Melbourne and Richmond forward Aaron Edwards played one of the most impressive games in Peninsula League memory on Saturday as Pines ended Chelsea’s season. Edwards had close to 40 possessions, took more than 15 marks, booted seven goals and was clearly head and shoulders above any other player on the ground in the Pythons’ 18.9 (117) to 8.17 (65) win over Chelsea. Edwards, who was the last player to kick 100 goals in the VFL at Frankston Dolphins before he was drafted to the Eagles, had as many possessions in the back half of the ground as he did in the offensive half – still, he finished with seven majors, four of which came in the last quarter. His fitness levels, aerial skills, willingness to work and appetite for the contest were clearly evident. Aaron was that good at Eric Bell Reserve that he made it look like he was

an 18-year-old playing under 11 footy. He was that dominant. He did have plenty of support from his team mates however, especially young ruckman Taylor Strachan, who was superb in the middle and around the ground. His significant performance allowed Guy and Beau Hendry to maintain Pines’ structures of staying at centre half back and centre half forward. Luke Holdcroft was also sensational for Pines, shutting down the dangerous Todd Gardiner. Gardiner has been in superb form for the Gulls this season but was lucky to get half a dozen touches on Saturday, such was the blanket role that Holdcroft played. Holdcroft did the same job on Mt Eliza’s Ben Landry the week before. Callum Gray was a youngster released from Frankston Dolphins and he showed a clean pair of heels while Chris Guganovic booted a goal in his 175th match, a milestone which gives him life membership of the club. Through the middle of the ground at

the contests, Billy Humphrey was in and under and has a body that can take the hits, while Brendan Cowell is in the same boat. Hudson Thomas was Chelsea’s best player, despite not being named in their best players. He was the only Gull to work hard over four quarters. Brad Clark was extremely good too, while young Matt Silva and Jason Clark, along with Jackson Arthur in the ruck were clearly their best four, along with Thomas. Chelsea trailed by six points at half time after ending a string of behinds (eight points in a row) with three goals in four minutes to end the quarter. However, the Gulls didn’t come out to play in the second half. Pines improved their skill execution and snagged 12 goals to four in the second half. Bonbeach kept its finals hopes well and truly alive, leading for most of the afternoon to beat an injury-riddled Mornington. After copping an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Frankston YCW

last week, the Sharks got their noses in front in the match against the Dogs and went on to record a 12.15 (87) to 11.11 (77) victory. Mornington coach Chris Holcombe said on The RPP Footy Show before the match that he was missing eight of his best 21 players from the side. However, the Dogs were still able to beat Langwarrin last week with a similar list. Jackson Casey was at his best for the Sharks with three goals while Dylan Jones had the better of Michael Gay in the ruck. Adam Symes played forward again for the Dogs and finished with six majors. Langwarrin beat Karingal 14.14 (98) to 3.3 (21) as expected. The Bulls had numbers behind the footy from the outset and the Kangas were forced to navigate their way through. Shane Paterson and Scott Sienkiewicz (three goals) were outstanding for the Kangas while Blake Harkness continues his run of dominant perform.

Grant Goodall and Aaron Lees were the best of the Bulls, as was other leaders Luke Van Raay and Grant Paxton. Frankston YCW made it two big wins in successive weeks with an 18.19 (127) to 4.6 (30) win against Seaford. Dromana recruits Paul Minchington and Anthony Bruhn booted five and four goals respectively while Kyle Hutchison and Scott Macleod dominated. Aaron Walton booted two for the Tigers and Matt Herbert and Nick Braund collected the top votes. Mt Eliza bounced back from its loss to Pines last week to lead all afternoon to beat Edithvale-Aspendale. The Redlegs led for the majority of the afternoon, kicking six goals to three after the main change to win 12.21 (93) to 7.9 (51). Scott Lockwood booted four majors and Justin Van Unen three while Karl Lombardozzi and Ben Landry were dominant. Mark Mullins and Brad Tagg were the best of the Eagles.

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