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Bearing fruit A NEW program hosted at Frankston North Community Centre by Jesuit Social Services coordinators such as Nathalie Tolbize, left, aims to teach women on community correction orders the value of healthy eating to improve offenders’ lives and offer access to education programs at the centre. See story Page 4 Picture: Gary Sissons

Skateboarders mar memorial Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SKATEBOARDERS have been using the new Frankston war memorial in Beauty Park as a skate ramp just days before Anzac Day ceremonies. Black and blue skid marks have marred the names of servicemen and women engraved on the memorial’s curved wall just days before Anzac Day ceremonies held at the Beauty Park site for the first time.

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The $480,000 memorial was officially unveiled on Sunday 10 April. Frankston RSL hosted a dawn and late morning service at Beauty Park on Monday 25 April. Several skateboarders have been seen skating on the memorial’s wall featuring the engraved names of local World War I veterans in the days leading up to Anzac Day. Perhaps it is not surprising that the memorial attracts skateboarders. The company that built it, Convic Pty Ltd, also builds skate parks.

Convic project manager Alexis Sartitsis said Frankston Council had provided a concept design shape for the memorial to the company. Mr Sartitsis said the Frankston war memorial is the first memorial Convic has constructed. “We’ve done feature works before but not statues or memorials,” he said. “We’ve done youth space and outdoor recreational spaces.” Cr Glenn Aitken previously voiced concerns about the design when councillors debated how best to honour lo-

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council,” Mr Sartitsis said. Cr Aitken took photographs of the Bali memorial in Melbourne to show fellow councillors and council officers how skateboarders desecrated that memorial. Melbourne City Council has been forced to spend about $300,000 on design changes to discourage skateboarders from riding across the memorial in Carlton’s Lincoln Square to victims of the 2002 Bali bombing. Continued Page 8

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Spirit of Anzac: Langwarrin Primary School pupils show they care. Lucy, Sarah, Montana, Wil, Abigail, Gabriella and Brent Clyne, of Frankston RSL, show off their decorations. Picture: Gary Sissons

Poppies show Anzac memories live on LANGWARRIN Primary School pupils showed their respect last week ahead of Anzac Day by each making two poppies to decorate the school’s front fence. At a special service at the school, in Warrandyte Rd, Frankston RSL member Brent Clyne explained to the children what happened during WWI, including that young soldiers had to be aged over 18 to enlist: “However, people always lied about their age,� he told them. Mr Clyne showed pupils a video of photographs of the war to help them better understand the

conflict, with the The Last Post playing in the background. Grade 6 pupils Abigail Lane, Montana Phillips and Wil Cleary, and Grade 5 pupils Sarah Nyoak, Gabriella Fowler and Lucy Connor, posed for photographs. “We remembered the soldiers that fought in the war,� principal Nicola Pepper said. “This is our way of showing that we care for the memories. We think it is important that the history of the Anzac continues.�

FEES paid to external consultants by Frankston Council have soared by $500,000 per year without explanation. Former Frankston councillor and mayor Kris Bolam says he is concerned about “wasteful spending� on external consultants at the same time as overall staff pay and costs have risen by $1.5 million per year since council’s 2014 budget. Mr Bolam, mayor in 2011, obtained the information about rising consultancy fees under freedom of information laws. The former councillor said council “is treating the public purse like monopoly money� despite crying poor over state government rate capping. “There is a staff knowledge deficit within the council and the organisation has an overreliance on external consultants while enormous sums are being spent on staff learning and development courses,� he said. Mr Bolam said it had taken several months for council to compile and release the latest breakdown available, according to council, of consultancy fees and staff costs. Figures supplied to Mr Bolam reveal payments to outside consultants jumped from $1.2 million in 2009 to $1.7 million in 2013. The Times has sought an explanation from council for the rising consultancy fees and staff costs for more than a month before publication. Mr Bolam said employee pay, superannuation costs and employee development course fees are “putting an enormous strain on the council budget�. He criticised the “out of touch� salaries awarded to senior staff. Senior management are paid up to $254,000 per year. Council CEO Dennis Hovenden’s annual remuneration was increased by 10 per cent last year to $325,000 (‘Longer stay for CEO under contract plan’, The Times 25/5/15).

Spending concerns: Former mayor Kris Bolam has slammed council over consultancy fees.

Mr Bolam says “a wide-ranging forensic audit of council expenditure� should be carried out and councillors should be regularly notified of consultancy spending by individual council departments. “It is absolutely doable but what is lacking from this council is the necessary leadership and will to make it happen,� Mr Bolam said. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley has highlighted council’s “prudential financial management� as a factor in keeping overall rate rises for the upcoming 2016-17 financial year under the Labor state government’s mandated rate cap of 2.5 per cent based on inflation.

Silence surrounds conduct hearing Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au RATEPAYERS may foot the bill for an investigation into a councillor’s behaviour without the outcome ever being made public. Frankston Council ducked questions from The Times last week about a Councillor Conduct Panel hearing held earlier this month and declined to confirm whether the hearing, which ultimately could cost ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars, had even taken place. Deputy mayor Cr Colin Hampton was questioned by a Municipal Association of Victoria panel over several hours at Frankston Council’s offices on Friday 8 April. The Times understands the MAV was called in to investigate alleged de-

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rogatory remarks made by Cr Hampton about Cr Darrel Taylor at a public function at Frankston’s The Deck bar in December last year. The function marked the official launch of a marketing campaign to sell apartments in the planned $80 million Allure Bayside building in Davey St. Cr Taylor also appeared as a witness at the panel hearing. Both Cr Hampton and Cr Taylor said they were unable to comment due to Local Government Act regulations on conduct panel hearings. MAV spokeswoman Stephanie O’Brien said the legislated peak body for local government across Victoria takes a purely administrative role in such conduct hearings and the MAV is not told the identity of any councillor being in-

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vestigated before a hearing. The MAV merely provides a list so a two-person panel, featuring a legal and governance expert, can be appointed to hear allegations of councillor misthe conduct. “We don’t actually know when the briefings are held, where they’re held, who attends and what is said,� Ms O’Brien said. Once the panel members complete their report and make a finding on misconduct allegations a report and the decision is sent to the relevant council. “Whether or not they make that public is up to them. Often councils will table it at a council meeting but they may not make it public.� Frankston Council did not respond to repeated requests over several days

from The Times asking for confirmation that the panel hearing took place and the identity of the councillor involved. Council also did not respond to a question asking whether the panel’s report and decision would be publicly released. Frankston Council decided not to renew its MAV membership last year over concerns council had about governance and a lack of transparency at the peak body (‘Frankston stands alone’, The Times 3/8/15). Frankston is the only one of Victoria’s 79 councils to suspend its MAV membership. Darebin ratepayers were hit with a $16,000 bill for a MAV Councillor Conduct Panel hearing last year into the behaviour of two councillors at Darebin Council.

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On lookout: Frankston Life Saving Club lifesavers patrol beaches in the summer months. Picture: Gary Sissons

Winter swim still danger time LIFESAVER patrols along Frankston beaches have ended with the summer months so beachgoers should always let others know when they are going for a swim. That’s the message from Life Saving Victoria who said drowning deaths in winter across the state now account for nearly one third of all such fatalities throughout the year. LSV operations manager Greg Scott says beachgoers should never head unaccompanied into the sea. “Read safety signs whenever recreating near the water and ensure you understand the local hazards and dangers,” he said. “Never swim alone. Always make sure someone else is looking out for you around the water.”

Frankston Life Saving Club lifeguards made one rescue and gave first aid 20 times including two major incidents over the summer months. Boaters are also been warned to take care over the winter months on Port Phillip Bay’s waters. Maritime Safety Victoria recreational boating safety manager Lisa Taylor said boaters often drown when they fall in the water unexpectedly. “The best way to avoid entering the water is to ensure your boat is suitable for the conditions and in good working order. Check the weather, wind and sea conditions before you head out on the water,’’ Ms Taylor said. “Dressing warmly and wearing a lifejacket that is correctly fitted and in

good condition can help you buy time should you unexpectedly fall in the water. Make sure you raise the alarm as soon as you can.’’ Sergeant Mark Braun from the Water Police said it is important people plan their trip before they head out. “Just because the sunny weather has gone, doesn’t mean the risk has,’’ Sergeant Braun said. “If anything, the dynamic winter weather should be an additional prompt for people to plan their trip before they head out. “Let people know where you’re going, how long you’re planning to be out and make sure your safety equipment is up to date.’’ Neil Walker

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Healthier eating is on the cards Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

‘Pear’ing up: Jesuit Social Services coordinator Nathalie Tolbize with one of the women on a healthy eating course at Frankston North Community Centre as part of a community corrections order. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Neighbourhood Centre, and this year has seen 17 sit in on lessons. Program sessions are held weekly over several months. Ms Boffa said some attendees have gone on to attend other courses at the community centre voluntarily. “It brings learning into their thinking and some women have accessed other education programs available at the centre.” The Healthy Pears program, named after a pun on pairs of playing cards, may be extended in future to include some cooking and advice on preparing healthy meals “for under $10” according to Ms Boffa. A Jesuit Social Services and Catholic Social Services Australia report, called Dropping Off The Edge, released last year found Frankston North is in the top three per cent of postcodes across Victoria with the highest levels of entrenched disadvantage (‘’Struggle town’ alarm’, The Times 27/7/15). Frankston North was the fourth most disadvantaged suburb in the state according to the report for child maltreatment and schooling readiness. The area was ranked second for psychiatric admissions, fifth for long-term unemployment and eighth for prison admissions compared to other towns across the state. Jesuit Social Services has long believed blanket ‘tough on crime’ laws do not stop reoffending and mandatory jail sentences for crimes that do not involve serious or violent offences can force prisoners into a cycle of reoffending due to a lack of education and lower job prospects.

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Veteran shocked at medals theft ON the eve of Anzac Day, callous thieves have stolen war service medals from the Frankston home of a Navy veteran. Leonard Pepyat, 87, who has lived in the same house in Parer St for the past 45 years, is upset that the seven medals – as well as jewellery and clocks – were taken last weekend while he is recovering from spinal surgery at Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital. “They came in on the Saturday night or early Sunday and trashed the place,” he said. “A mate went around in the morning and saw the mess and rang me straight away.” Thieves stole the service medals Mr Pepyat had earned at sea in international conflicts from 1963 onwards: South East Asian, Logistics Supply, Voluntary, Australia General Service, Pingat Jasa Malaysia, Papua and Far East Stra-

tegic Reserve medals. A member of Frankston RSL, Mr Pepyat said he had also lost two gold wedding rings: one inscribed by his late wife, Florence May who died 23 years ago, with the words “I love you”, his return from service badges, gold cygnet ring, gold choker chain, and two ornamental clocks that “held great sentimental value”. “It’s very upsetting,” he said. “They were miniature medals and they just tipped everything on the floor. “They were obviously looking for money.” Detective Senior Constable Craig Ferris, of Frankston CIU, said the break-in occurred 5-10 April. He said it was “a disgrace” that thieves would target the home of a veteran. He asked that anyone with information call him on 9744 5555 or Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000.

Medals gone: Navy veteran Leonard Pepyat was recovering from spinal surgery in hospital last weekend when thieves stole seven medals from his Frankston home. Picture: Channel 9 News

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Two questioned over teenager’s death TWO men were arrested and then “released pending further inquiries” as Missing Persons Unit police probe the death of Chelsea Heights teenager Cayleb Hough. The 17-year-old’s remains were found in a shallow mineshaft in the Lerderderg State Park, Bacchus Marsh, Thursday 10 March and a homicide investigation was launched. Police on Wednesday arrested a 36-year-old Collingwood man and on Tuesday a 28-year-old Gellibrand man. The men were later released. A vehicle seized at the Gellibrand property remains in police custody as the investigation continues. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic. vic.gov.au

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New memorial ‘a magnet’ for skateboarders Continued from Page 1 Just last week skateboarders were accused of vandalising Melbourne’s Bali memorial causing tens of thousands of dollars damage. “The people who said there would be no issue [in Frankston] and chose to pay little or no attention to it need to be reminded the city is now left with a significant problem,” Cr Aitken said. “The only thing realistically that could be done to prevent skateboarding on that surface now would be the installation of multiple blades so that there’s not going to be a smooth ride for people.” The simplicity of the design could be at risk and the installation of blades will cost more money, according to Cr Aitken. “But if something is not done the skateboarding will continue and the surface of the memorial that we’ve paid so much money for will be scarred and possibly may need to be repaired at significant expense.” Frankston RSL president Kevin Hillier said he is “not happy” about the new Frankston war memorial being used as a skate park. “I would encourage parents who have children who use skateboards to educate them about the respect due to a war memorial,” he said. “I went down there and had a chat to some older skateboarders. I encouraged them to honour the memorial and ask them to speak to any kids they see skateboarding over it.” Offenders can face fines and up to two years jail for wilfully desecrating a memorial. Frankston Council did not respond to questions, despite having several days to do so, asking whether measures will be put in place to stop skateboarders riding on the Beauty Park war memorial.

Marks of disrespect: Skate marks, above, on the newly constructed Frankston war memorial at Beauty Park, below. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Voyage ends for a master mariner ALWAYS polite, Frank Hart nevertheless knew how to make a point or win an argument. Preparation and knowledge was a key to his success. A seafarer and former harbourmaster at the Port of Hastings, Mr Hart’s many qualities were remembered and highlighted in the accounts of his life given at his funeral in Mt Martha on Thursday 24 March. Mr Hart, 82, had died the previous Sunday from pancreatic cancer. Ann Forrest, his partner of 32 years, described him as a “practical, hands on man” enamoured by sailing since being a nine-year-old in England’s Lake District where he would “con lifts with fishermen”. He was a boarder 1946-50 at The Nautical College, Pangbourne, near the Thames in Berkshire, which at that time offered a curriculum specifically designed to prepare young men for the merchant marine. In his final year he won the school’s seamanship skills cup before going to sea as a cadet, rising to the rank of second in command. His early years at sea with the British merchant navy saw him bringing cargoes to Australia and New Zealand. He migrated to Australia with his first wife Wendy Brown and son Timothy in 1960, setting up house at Boronia. After having two jobs connected with stevedoring in his adopted country and five years with the Australian merchant marine, Mr Hart was appointed assistant harbourmaster at the Port of Hastings in 1966, a position he held for six years before being

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given the top job which he held for 16 years. He and Wendy and sons Timothy, Richard and Malcolm, lived at first in Crib Point and then Hastings as a requirement of being harbourmaster. The couple divorced in 1982. Mr Hart met Ms Forrest in 1984 and they lived in Mornington for 15 years and then Frankston for 13. They moved back to Mornington just over two years ago. While in Frankston Mr Hart spent a decade with Frankston Beach Association, becoming at various times

president and secretary. Mr Hart was a critic of the plans to build a marina at the foot of Olivers Hill, both for reasons of marine safety and the effect he believed it would have on beaches from Frankston to Mordialloc and in Daveys Bay, Mt Eliza. After many decades, the marina has never materialised, although Frankston Council remains officially committed to its development. In later years Mr Hart became known as an “expert witness” during hearings into the state government’s Port Phillip channel deepening

because it had the depth for big ships, there were rail links and it seemed ridiculous for ships to spend four and a half hours in Port Phillip to reach the Port of Melbourne,” Ms Forrest told The News. However, in recent years Mr Hart had changed his mind, saying “Darwin is going to be the port for Australia” as Melbourne was “too far away” for ships to come. “All over the world countries are shifting their ports to the ocean’s edge, not in bays. They can off-load their cargoes straight onto rail.” One source of great pride to Mr Hart was a boat far smaller than those which had had had a hand in bringing safely to port. Ms Forrest jokingly says she was “behind Isabella [a 29 foot Harrison Butler designed sloop] in the pecking order”. As a couple, Ms Forrest and Mr Hart sailed many seas in the Isabella. The sloop’s journeys included a shorthanded 19-day trip to New Zealand in 1997, which saw it battle through three storms, the same ones that created havoc in that year’s Sydney to Hobart. In her obituary to Mr Hart, Ms Forrest recalled how they had first met aboard the Isabella and how “sailing became our connection, both north and south of the Equator”. “I can still see us sailing under the bridge at San Remo, Phillip Island, on the way across Bass Strait to Tasmania. Not a quick passage on Isabella, but always cosy and, as Frank said, it gave us more time to count the stars.” Keith Platt

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project. Leader of the Blue Wedges campaign against the channel deepening Jenny Warfe, said Mr Hart was “an unexpected but most welcome arrival”. “It soon became obvious that through his expertise as a master mariner ... Frank was offering us a rare gift,” Ms Warfe said in an email soon after hearing of Mr Hart’s death. The campaign ultimately failed and environmentalists now say the loss of sand at Portsea’s bay beach is one of the consequences of the dredging. Ms Warfe said Frank Hart’s “unique contribution” to the anti-channel deepening campaign “was alerting us to aspects of the project we hadn’t even thought of: including the complexities of the shipping industry, channel design and current speed, and the risks associated with moving ever bigger and bigger ships through shallow treacherous waters”. “Frank was an expert in the true sense. He was deeply well informed. He wasn’t paid for his opinion, he gave it freely. He owed no-one and no-one owed him,” Ms Warfe said. “He spent hundreds of hours preparing for these appearances, researching widely and writing detailed witness statements. No doubt his evidence contributed to the highly credentialed 2004 panel recommending that the project, as designed, should not proceed.” Ms Forrest said Mr Hart had been an advocate for Western Port as the “logical” site for Victoria’s next container port. “He believed in it thoroughly

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Special school misses out Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au ESTABLISHED as a “temporary� school in 1987 and left to take care of itself over the following 30 years, it’s no wonder Mornington Special Development School is dilapidated and run down. Claims of asbestos hidden inside the walls, leaky roofs, run-down portables and substandard facilities don’t paint a pretty picture of the school in what’s acknowledged as being a low socio-economic part of town. That’s not to say the care and welfare of its 33 students is neglected, it’s not, but the surroundings are less than desired by the seven staff and principal David Newport. Despite last week’s trumpeting by the Labor state government that it will earmark $156 million from the budget to educate students with disabilities, and spend $68.5 million on refurbishing 20 specialist schools, the Mornington school has again been left out in the cold. “We are not on the list and no one has contacted me,� Mr Newport said. “There is no process [for updating facilities] that I know of and it is very frustrating as we want to afford our students as much dignity as possible. “We need fit-for-purpose facilities for our 33 students and nine kindergarten-age pupils.� Mornington Liberal MP David Morris has called on the state government to fund the “much needed relo-

On the outer: Principal David Newport says Mornington Special Development School’s “temporary� status has become more permanent over the years. Picture: Yanni

cation� of Mornington Special Developmental School to Hastings. “The school is in a poor state, and needs to be relocated to the land set aside for it there,� he said. “The government must have overlooked the Mornington special school. With less than 50 students, it is too often overlooked.� It was always expected that the school would receive new buildings,

and ageing plans are awaiting approval at head office, but “we haven’t heard anything,� Mr Newport admitted. “I think it’s a case of being out of sight, out of mind.� He said he would contact the Education Department and “explore alternative avenues for obtaining funds�. Mr Newport – who joined the school in November after 13 years as principal of Springvale Park Special

Development School – was unaware of any proposed move to Hastings. He estimated the school needed $50,000-$100,000 to renovate its portables and update its playgrounds in Robertson Drive. Despite the physical neglect, he praised the compassion and capabilities of his staff. “The school is what it is,� he said. “Because we are small we all pull

together and each teacher knows each student. We provide speech therapy and physiotherapy. “The teachers go above and beyond to provide the best in care and attention for their students.� Mr Morris said he called on the government to fund the proposed relocation in last year’s budget – but “no funds were forthcoming�. “This will be the second budget where the government has refused to provide funding for students in our community who are most in need.� Mr Morris said that being listed in the Victorian Building Futures Program for rebuilding and relocation to Hastings meant the school was unable to receive Building the Education Revolution funding. “The school was offered a new portable, but, with their limited space, they could not accept it and reluctantly had to hand the money back,� he said. “The school currently has no permanent buildings and lacks many facilities that most other schools enjoy. In 2009 they had 10 portable buildings with an average age of 30 years. “The school has done a fantastic job with what they have. They deliver great outcomes for students, and the staff work tirelessly to ensure that students aren’t disadvantaged by their school facilities. “It is time the government played their part.�

Strong sports performance given a run IRONMAN teacher Matt Clark is bringing it all back home with his dedication to personal sports performance a plus for Patterson River Secondary College students. Matt, 32, competed at the Strongman Japan competition this month coming third overall among 1700 competitors. The competition - a 3km swim, 157km bike ride and 42.2km run in the tropical Island of Miyakojima - was held on Sunday 17 April. Matt has founded an after school hours running group for students from any sports or backgrounds to work on building endurance and speed by learning correct running form. We have footballers, dancers, soccer players and students who just want to improve their fitness for their sports or others who just want to start being active,� Matt said. “I have made many like-minded friends from my training and racing in triathlon and it is great to see students from different sporting backgrounds and year levels talking and laughing

with other students they might not usually hang out with during the running group.� He says students find it hard to believe anyone would want to get up in the morning to ride a bike for six hours at 5am on the weekend or run 40km to prepare for ironman competitions. “I try to teach kids that it is not just about the sport it’s also the commitment and discipline that you learn from it. “Success doesn’t happen overnight and hopefully I can do my part in helping these students develop these lifelong skills of health, fitness, looking after their bodies, discipline, reliance and commitment. These are skills that will transfer into everyday life as well as their sport.�

Running club: Patterson River Secondary College students Bodie McLean, left, Elise Jacob and Aidon Ward don’t let some rain stop them training with teacher Matt Clark, right, after school hours. Picture: Gary Sissons

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LETTERS

Under fire: A decision by Victoria’s gaming regulator to take the construction of an improved children’s play area at the Langwarrin Hotel into account when approving ten extra pokies machines has been criticised.

No response I read with interest the granting of 10 additional poker machine licences to the Langwarrin Hotel, in exchange for the hotel initiating the construction of a larger and improved playground for the children of their patrons (“Kid’s play cover a win for pokies”, The Times 18/4/16). I also read with even greater interest the amount of money grossed by the hotel last year from its pokies (more than $7,000,000, about half of which was profit). My interest was piqued because over the past two years I have written to almost every pub, club and business in the East Frankston, Langwarrin and Karingal area, seeking financial support for the redevelopment of the former Karingal Tennis Club site into a community asset which has become known as Gretana Crescent Reserve. The intention was to retain two of the seven tennis courts and seal them with a hard, low maintenance surface and convert the remaining area into parkland. I am ashamed to say that I received not one positive response. In most instances I was not even given the courtesy of a reply. All pubs and clubs with pokies are meant to return a percentage of their profits to the local community through a state government mandated community benefit fund. Where does all the community benefit money go? As far as I am aware it certainly hasn’t come the way of any Karingal community support organisations. Does anybody in the Victorian government check up to see that the pubs and clubs are playing the game according to the rules? Perhaps I might be forgiven for regarding the businesses, pubs and clubs in this area, including the “Langy” as being, almost without exception, discourteous, stingy and thoroughly undeserving of any community loyalty whatsoever. Michael Long, secretary, Karingal Local Area Planning Group

Not enough So the federal goverment may spend up to $300 million over four years, shared among health

services across Australia to improve treatment, support and education. As one of many volunteer peer support workers (unpaid) passionately helping people with AOD addiction issues in Australia I find this a totally unrealistic as it cost $4.3 billion a year in fighting this so-called war on drugs. And that’s only the police and court system, you can’t even access what the amount is for the Australian Federal Police. Do the math, something’s clearly wrong somewhere. Dave Hossack, Mt Eliza

Short-sighted I will find it very short sighted if the federal government goes ahead and charges for pensioners to pay for such things as blood checks. The pathologists would not be needed and shut up shop, as it’s how we keep out of hospital, taking up space needed for really sick people. Barb Luscombe, Mornington

Workers’ entitlements When is a political party going to stand up for the workers of this great country and legislate for workers’ entitlements to be isolated from business accounts? Battles for workers to have such things as superannuation, long service leave and holiday pay as part of their work contract with employers were long ago won. So why do these entitlements go missing when some businesses collapse, as is looking increasingly like with Arrium collapse and Clive Palmer’s Queensland mine. What don’t these company directors, bosses get? The money is not theirs to do what they want. Legislation is long overdue. Denise Hassett, Mt Martha Letters to the editor can be sent to The Times, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@baysidenews.com.au Letters should be kept to a maximum 300 words and include name, address and contact phone number for verification purposes.

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University reserves a place at Pt Nepean Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE state government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Melbourne University to establish a marine research centre in part of the heritage listed former quarantine station despite a master plan for the future use of Point Nepean National Park not being due for release until later this year. The agreement means that the university will receive $2.1m over six years from the National Environmental Science Program towards establishing a National Centre for Coasts and Climate (NCCC). The university says it will provide a $3m “matching investment”. Vice-chancellor Professor Glyn Davis said the university was “happy to be moving forward with more active discussions about its plans for the site”. “The Point Nepean National Park provides a unique place-based learning and research environment,” Prof Davis said. “The university hopes to contribute to the future of the park, and looks forward to working with government and with the community in exploring this development.” The state and federal governments left it up to the university to issue a news release about the proposal which it says is “still subject to the community consultation process that will inform the Point Nepean Master Plan”. The Victorian National Parks Association’s project manager Chris Smyth said giving the university “preferred

Looking for a partner: Melbourne University hopes to partner with industry and government at Point Nepean National Park to study blue carbon (carbon captured by living organisms in oceans), coastal erosion and coastal revegetation.

occupier” status was pre-empting the master planning process. Mr Smyth said previous proposals for Point Nepean by the university had been flawed and gave notice that the VNPA would “vigorously oppose any similar proposal”. “Preferred uses should be those that are open to public scrutiny and maximise benefit to the national park, not those for which the public has been sidelined in the process,” he said. The state Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, said the agreement with Melbourne University would not preempt outcomes of the process by Parks Victoria “that will inform the Point Nepean master plan that is currently underway”.

Ms Neville said the federal government’s $2.1 million would have been lost if the state had not come to an agreement with the university. She said the money was “going to be taken off the table at this federal budget”. “If the community does not support the university’s proposal, it won’t go ahead, which is clear in the MoU,” Ms Neville said. The student union publication Farrago in March 2015 reported the NCCC “has been designed as an educational interface between the university and the general public” with the university concentrating on “outreach programs and research activity pertaining to coastal productivity”. “A Coastal Discovery Facility will be

constructed within the main complex that will serve as an interactive learning centre and public aquarium, showcasing Southern Ocean marine life. The university plans to use this space to run short courses in environmental science, management and engineering. Construction on the entire facility has already begun, with completion expected in 2016,” Farrago reported. The university says the centre will research coastal ecology and management, “as well as delivering teaching in those areas”. The university also hopes to establish a Coastal Discovery Centre, “showcasing this research and contributing to greater public understanding of the ecological and cultural treasures of Point Nepean”. Flinders MP and Environment Minister Greg Hunt said that the $2.1m research funding “will enable the NCCC to pursue research focusing on carbon accumulation rates in coastal vegetated habitats - known as blue carbon - coastal erosion and coastal revegetation”. Long an advocate for coastal research at Point Nepean, Mr Hunt said the money was “intended to position the NCCC as a world-class research facility into the threats and opportunities presented by climate change in the coastal zone”. “The old quarantine station’s empty buildings are an ideal location for this research centre. It will allow for the adaptive re-use and ongoing care of some of the site’s nationally-significant heritage precinct,” he said. Mr Hunt said the NCCC would be a partner in the Earth Systems and Cli-

mate Change Hub under the National Environmental Science Program. The 2009 management plan signed by then state Environment Minister Gavin Jennings and his federal counterpart Peter Garrett also proposed a National Centre for Coasts and Climate at the quarantine station. There was no mention of the University of Melbourne: “There is an opportunity to encourage educational visits, particularly by secondary school groups undertaking curriculum-based and VCE studies, and tertiary study groups covering a range of disciplines including the sciences, arts and humanities,” the plan stated. The years leading up to that plan saw the Launceston-based Australian Maritime College and La Trobe University abandon plans to occupy part of the national park. Melbourne University was included in the 2014 proposal by the Point Leisure Group and accepted by the Denis Napthine-led state government based around a luxury hotel, thermal pools and “health and wellness”. The current state government won’t say how much it paid to end the contract with the Point Leisure group. The latest announcement seems a far cry from the university’s initial plans for the NCCC which, on 26 June 2010, Mr Hunt told parliament involved a $7m fit-out of buildings; provided places for 110 students; $2m “trailing rent”; $50 million provided by the Commonwealth through different sources; and, the state placing $10 million in escrow “purely for the purposes of the quarantine station area”.

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IN the heart of the popular Ranelagh Estate, a short walk to beautiful Ranelagh Beach, this virtually new home measures an impressive 502 square metres (54 square) and is a master class in style and spectacular design representing the ultimate in contemporary beach side living. An incredible array of external features mark this home as a true entertainers paradise with a stunning solar heated inground pool as the centrepiece. There is an effortless flow from interior zones to the amazing outdoors space where extensive decking including two raised platforms create

a breezy alfresco atmosphere to enjoy during the warmer months. A central staircase provides a clear distinction between the front media room and a sleek open-plan family zone which incorporates a modern kitchen with European stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. The beautiful casual meals and family room receives plenty of natural light with two sets of sliding glass doors opening out to the pool area. A downstairs guest bedroom has an ensuite and there is also a handy powder room. Upstairs are four more excellent bedrooms all with ceiling fans. Two

bedrooms, including the larger main bedroom have their own ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, with effectively a fourth bathroom shared between the remaining two bedrooms. Children also get their own space with a fantastic rumpus room. The fully-fenced 826 square metre block has been landscaped with neat river stone garden beds and native grasses, and from the street is a double garage with further off-street parking for two more vehicles. Impossible to fault, this property has impeccable street appeal and a superb location to match.

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HASTINGS 5 Torrens Court

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This quaint brick veneer home, located at the end of a peaceful court on a massive 821sqm allotment is waiting for your family to move in. •Bright kitchen with electric oven cook top & stove along with a dishwasher •3 bedrooms all with ceiling fans •Spacious lounge and separate dining area •Bathroom with separate toilet •Ducted heating •Undercover outdoor entertaining area •Huge lock up garage with concrete floor and power •Big backyard •Freshly painted

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Saturday 30th April at 12:00pm Saturday 11:30-12:00pm Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980 Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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HASTINGS 5/5-7 Douglas Street

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This immaculate two bedroom unit is located close to shops, schools, medical services and the scenic foreshore. At the front of the home is an open plan living room with a sunny lounge and dining area plus practical kitchen with loads of cupboard space. Two bedrooms at the rear have near-new carpet, main bedroom features extra organised cupboard dividers and drawers, and has dual-entry to the bathroom with toilet, bath and shower. Other features include GDH & air-conditioning, undercover entertaining area with low maintenance gardens, separate laundry and a single garage.

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HASTINGS 6/10-12 Spring Street

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Close to the foreshore and High Street shops, this unit is nestled in a peaceful and relaxed location, perfect as an investment with a tenant in place and a return of $270 per week. Features include: * Two spacious bedrooms * Open plan lounge and dining * Kitchen with electric oven, gas top stove, ample cupboard space with prep bench * Hardwood polished floorboards * Main bathroom with separate toilet * Air conditioning and gas heating * Tranquil outdoor patio * Single lock up garage

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HASTINGS 39 Warranqite Crescent

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Situated by the foreshore, this shining brick veneer family home is set on an approx. 650sqm allotment. •4 large bedrooms- Main with full ensuite •3 living areas + dining •Spacious kitchen with ample cupboard space, island bench, gas cooktop, electric oven & dishwasher •Gas ducted heating •Double lock up Garage, with rear access for boat & trailer •Low maintenance garden

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$550,000 Offers Over By Appointment Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

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HASTINGS 2 Lintel Court THE RED RANCH

25 acres with licensed access surrounded by French Island National Park and only 1 km to ferry. The entrance point off Coast Road was pegged and a path surveyed through the national park to the south west corner of the property along the proposed access alignment. A permit to build a dwelling is available (STGA).

Behind a white picket fence, this family home is set on approx. 687sqm and offers a peaceful court location close to town. Ready for new owners to move straight in, there are 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, renovated kitchen, spacious lounge and dining area, kitchen with loads of cupboard space, electric oven with gas top stove, and a dishwasher, GDH and evaporative cooling throughout. Outside is an undercover entertaiment area, a garage with through access to the rear yard and Internal access to the home. The block has low maintenance gardens, a garden shed and an outdoor toilet. Whether you’re buying your first home or investing in the rising rent market, this one is sure to sell quickly.

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Our Vendor has received an offer of $90,000 which will be accepted upon closure of Expressions of Interest in the absence of any higher offer. Interested parties who are willing to better this offer must submit a signed Expression of Interest form to the agency by 5:00pm, Friday April 29th. If there are no offers above $90,000 the property will be sold to the purchasers who have already communicated their interest without further correspondence. If there are offers above $90,000, the 3 highest offers will be provided with a Contract of Sale and Section 32 Statement in their name and invited to submit their walk away price within 7 days. The 10% deposit will be payable upon acceptance of the highest offer as evidenced by the execution of a Contract of Sale by the Vendor.

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Situated in the busy strip at Capel Sound and set on a prominent corner opposite the camping foreshore and holiday apartments, this business has seating for 27 inside with an additional sidewalk permit for 16, and currently offers breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, salads, hot & cold beverages etc. Selling approx 20-25 kgs of coffee per week during summer, you can take this business to the next level with a summer evening menu or catering for the holiday crowd. Trading 7 days; 7am – 4pm in summer and 6 days; 8am -3pm from April to Dec. Suit husband/wife team. Very keen Vendor

For Sale Price $135,000 WIWO View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Chris Wilson M 0417 147 307 P 03 5950 2500 chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au Felicity Mackertichian M 0419 505 285 P 03 5950 2500 felicity.mackertichian@harcourts. com.au Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road

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Welcome all first new home owners or investors looking to enter the property market or add to your portfolio. Set on a generous 667 square metre block, this well built, brick veneer home is set in a peaceful court location and is in need of some cosmetic love and care. • Kitchen with cupboard space and electric oven •3 bedrooms • Side access to rear for caravan or boat • Bathroom with shower, bath and separate toilet • Original hardwood floors throughout • Air conditioning, electric wall heater • Separate living area • Carport and garden shed Don’t miss this money maker! Best offer will be put to the vendor on the day of the grand opening.

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NEWS DESK

Hoof beats set hearts aflutter Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au

PUNTERS at the Mornington Racing Club erupted, Monday, when the Tony Noonan-trained Beleura Belle crossed the line first in Race 3, The Eliza Dry Cleaners Plate. And it’s not hard to understand why … The three-year-old is owned by residents of two retirement villages – Beleura Village in Bungower Rd and Peninsula Grange Village in Racecourse Rd – as well as a group of mums from St Thomas More’s Primary School, Mr Eliza. About 100 Social Syndicate members were on course to cheer her on – with their financial support also probably bringing down her odds to even-money favourite in the six-horse race. It seemed everyone trackside was on a winner. So great were numbers that, after the race, the owners’ room proved too small for the trophy presentation and arrangements had to be made to do the honours elsewhere. “The social owners became involved through a program that Mr Noonan developed where groups with a ‘commonality’ of interest – such as social clubs or retirement villages – are able to lease a horse for as little as $10 each a month and enjoy all the social aspects of racing and the thrill of winning,” Tony Noonan Racing business manager Gemma Lambe said. Part-owner Carol Rooke, of Beleura Village, couldn’t agree more: “It’s been absolutely unbelievable for us oldies,” she said, after watching Beleura Belle’s race-day success at its fourth start. “We are delighted that it involves so many residents; it’s been a great concept.” Mr Noonan introduced the social syndicates after success a decade ago with the KSC Syndicate. “They were a terrific group with a filly called Bionic Bess, which was probably the best filly I have been involved with,” he said. “They enjoyed the fun of race day and I could see the potential of the social syndicates as an affordable option.” Now that he is not involved in training “big numbers of horses”, Mr Noonan found he had time to present the concept to various groups, such as local retirement villages, and “things have gone on from there”. “It’s turned out exactly as I hoped,” he said. “I’m confident in the ‘product’ and the owners are confident they are being looked after.” Mornington Racing Club admits

To their Belle: Beleura Village residents, above, toast the much-loved filly’s success at Mornington, Monday. Out she comes: Strapper Jason Leatherby, right, leads Beleura Belle to the track. Pictures: supplied

it’s onto a good thing, too. “Having more people involved in owning a racehorse makes it more affordable – and it certainly brings more people to the course,” general manager Stephen Bell said. “Tony [Noonan] has been proactive in this regard and he’s now reaping the rewards. “We’ve had a massive increase in attendance, especially for a Monday meeting, and the groups have generated lots of atmosphere and excitement even early in the day.” Beleura Belle’s $9000 prizemoney would not have been much money after being divided up among so many owners and deducting the trainer’s and jockey’s fees, but it can add up. Word has it that the mums from St Thomas More Primary have been able to put aside $2000 for other social activities. And that’s on top of the fun they had watching Beleura Belle salute the judge. Mrs Rook said the 40 members of her syndicate met once a month and “enjoyed it so much”. “For the small amount we’ve put in it’s been wonderful and created such a sense of community,” she said. Half of her 40-member group attended the Mornington race for “their” filly’s first win. “She was ‘on the brink’ last time; it’s a learning curve. “She was the favourite [Monday] but she’ll always be at short odds because there’s so many of us backing her in syndicates.”

Shire’s road safety campaign MORNINGTON Peninsula shire is eyeing a share of $1 billion in state government funding to improve road safety. It is aiming to become the first municipality in Australia to align itself with the TAC’s new Towards Zero campaign. Six fatalities in the shire this year are among an average annual 120 serious injuries from crashes. Four locations have been initially identified to achieve Safe System principle measures or better: Point Nepean Rd, Rye: This com-

mercial area has had four cyclist and five pedestrian casualties in the past five years; Balnarring township: Regular crashes here identify the area as “high risk” to vulnerable road users; Coolart Rd: This rural arterial corridor has had three fatalities and 39 casualties in the past five years, and Mornington Peninsula Freeway: A high incidence of run-off-road crashes in the section from Peninsula Link to Rosebud has resulted in many fatalities and serious injuries. The mayor Cr Graham Pittock said

that while the shire had made “substantial commitments” to road safety improvements over many years, road trauma remained at “unacceptable levels”. “The shire will collaborate with the TAC, VicRoads and Victoria Police to demonstrate safe system principles and become the first Towards Zero municipality,” he said. “Being a declared Towards Zero municipality best positions the shire to attract state government funding for improving our roads and reducing road trauma.”

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Group aims to soften effect of The Pillars Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au FED up with having cars parked across their driveways, rubbish strewn in streets and on lawns, and 20-somethings wandering the streets urinating behind bushes, “concerned residents” in Mt Martha have formed The Pillars Residents Action Group. Theirs is a campaign from the heart, and they are determined to protect their little piece of paradise from what’s become a marauding herd of young people invading the oncepristine shoreline – in ever-growing numbers. As part of their campaign, the group successfully requested young people’s tourism website AWOL – which had listed “Jumping off The Pillars” as one of the ‘Top 20 things to do’ on the Mornington Peninsula – to remove reference to the site from their web page. The site had claimed to reach “over two million young and engaged Australians every month”. Another possible catalyst to their campaign was the ripping out of six no-parking signs by disgruntled young motorists looking for easy places to park. Up to 800 young people visited The Pillars one day last summer for some ‘cool’ fun in the sun, swimming in the clear waters and jumping off the rock formations. It’s a pattern repeated every warm day and most weekends over summer, and spurred on by favourable comments on social media. “Our group formed in response to the current situation where high numbers of non-local young people are coming to the area to jump off

Taking a stand: Sue Davey and John Knox at The Pillars in Mt Martha. Picture: Yanni

the rocky cliffs,” group member Sue Davey said. “They are parking illegally, leaving rubbish everywhere – including in Lily Gully reserve at the bottom of Deakin Drive – and generally causing havoc in streets nearby.” The residents’ group is not satisfied with Mornington Peninsula Shire’s

proposal to lift the current ‘no parking’ restrictions in many local streets. “For residents in these streets, this is unacceptable,” Ms Davey said. “There are no formal pathways or crossings to get to The Pillars, no bins, many roads are narrow and unsealed and there are no toilets or facilities.” A shire traffic and transport team

plan to “holistically address parking concerns” near The Pillars aims to ensure minimum road widths are maintained through parking restrictions. Traffic and road safety officer Digby Smith told the group by email that “most community concerns highlighted that road access (particularly in the case of an emergency) was being impeded by parked vehicles on both sides of local roads near The Pillars”. He said there were inconsistencies in current parking restrictions, particularly on Deakin Drive. “As a result, it is proposed that parking only be restricted on one side of Deakin Drive.” “At this stage the traffic and transport team is compiling feedback like yours about the parking plan for Briars Ward councillors … and to be able to update the community with a finalised parking plan.” The shire is liaising with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and VicRoads over long-term plans for the popular site. Mr Smith said: “Initial feedback from DELWP is that closing The Pillars is not an option given their experiences in other locations. “We have raised concerns related to the ongoing erosion, safety of pedestrians using the cliffs and crossing The Esplanade, rubbish issues as well as poor behaviour being exhibited on a regular basis. “It is intended that a long-term direction be determined by the land manager responsible for The Pillars so that we can then implement infrastructure, enforcement and education to support this direction.” Mr Smith said a group request for

a path between Mt Martha shops and The Pillars had “been recorded into our footpath construction database for future consideration”. The shire said constructing a footpath along The Esplanade was “a very difficult project given the terrain, culturally sensitive sites in the area, significant native vegetation and minimal space within the road reserve”. “Given the footpath would be on crown land managed by DELWP, their consent would also be required. We receive a large number of requests for paths on the peninsula and a path between Mt Martha shops and The Pillars is not currently a high priority,” Mr Smith said. Ms Davey, of Lempriere Av, said the group had “no intention of closing The Pillars”. “We just want to get rid of the rubbish, parking problems, have safe walking paths from the South Beach carpark, and parking bays in Marguerita Av and Deakin Drive.” Another idea is to build a lookout overseeing The Pillars to take away what’s attracting young people in the first place. “About 99 per cent of the visitors are P-platers and we think they love the fact that it’s hidden away,” Ms Davey said. “Having families able to access a lookout and watching them would take away its allure.” The group has created a Facebook page where interested parties can comment, with entries to be forward to the council before the end of April.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Farewell function for our soldiers Compiled by Melissa Walsh A VERY successful function took place at Mornington Junction on Saturday evening last, when Privates Walter Scott, John Pariss, John Holley and Andrew Fulton were tendered a farewell social, on the eve of their departure for the front. Mr Geo. Griffeth, president of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, occupied the chair, and a first-class programme was rendered by the Langwarrin Camp Concert Party, under the direction of Sergeant Gigney, the following being the items given :—Overture, Patriotic Airs, Sergeant Moir; song, “On the banks of the old canal,” Private F. Dale; recitation, Sgt Richardson; The Singing Comedian, Pte Val Reeves; A few moments at the piano, Sgt Hammond: The Actor Vocalist, Band-sergeant-Major Grocott Ragtime Seyncopation, Pte W.Elder; song, Pte Sinclair; The Bird Man, Pte Hogan ; The Silvery Tenor, Pte Smith; Ventriloquism, Carbine Short Rifle. *** A LARGE yarding of cattle and sheep is advertised for Messrs A. Scott and Co’s monthly sale at Tanti on Monday next, besides some special lines on account of Messrs Firth and Doherty. *** A CAPITAL programme has been arranged for the patriotic concert to be given by Misses Anderson and Miller in the Frankston Mechanics’

Hall this evening, and a pleasant evening’s amusement is assured. *** THE picture show held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Easter Monday Night, in aid of St Francis Xavier’s R. C. Church funds was well attended by an appreciative audience, who showed their appreciation of the pictures shown by frequent applause. *** A PUBLIC meeting will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Wednesday evening next to discuss the matter of having a roll of honor erected in some prominent place in honor of those who have enlisted in defence of the Empire. *** SOME local sports are credited with winning large amounts at the Easter race meetings. Mr Col. McKenzie won a good race at Cranbourne with his own horse which was well backed locally, whilst another local sport is reported to have netted a large amount over the Epsom and Williamstown meetings. *** A CHAR-A-BANC, while on its way to Mornington on Tuesday, with a large party of returned wounded soldiers on board, broke down in Frankston. Good Samaritans, in the shape of Mr W. Catanach (chairman of the State Waters Commission) and Mrs Catanach, turned up and entertained the party at dinner, at the Pier Hotel, which generous act was much appreciated by the belated

ones. *** ANOTHER old and respected resident of this district has passed over the border, in the person of Mrs Cottier, who died on Monday evening last at her residence, at the ripe age of 81 years. The deceased lived here for the last 27 years in the enjoyment of average health up to about last Xmas, when she had a nasty fall from which she never seemed to fully recover. The remains were interred in the Frankston cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev E. Tonkin officiating at the grave. A grown up family of three daughters and five sons are left to mourn their loss, her husband having pre-deceased her many years. Mr H. Gamble conducted the funeral arrangements. *** THREE of our local sports appear to have had a rather exciting time on Easter Monday. It appears that they drove out for the purpose of having some rabbit shooting, but owing to the scarcity of game, they got tired travelling about, and lay down for a spell. One of them fell asleep, and by some unexplained means the grass around him caught fire, and he was with difficulty extricated from his exceedingly warm position by his companions. After this they determined to return home, and on the way a rabbit was sighted,and fired at, but the horse happened to be not bro-

ken in to stand under fire and commenced kicking up, with the result that one of them was thrown out. After getting the horse quieted, they proceeded on their way, and arrived home without further mishap, but minus any game, and fully convinced that rabbit shooting is not the game it is cracked up to be. *** THE Good Friday and Easter services at St Paul’s Church, Frankston, in spite of bad weather on the Friday, were in many ways more successful than ever before. The midday service on Easter Day was unique in more ways than one. At that service the number of communicants and the amount of the collection were in both cases larger than at any previous service in the history of that church. Very noticeable also was the profound reverence on the part of the congregation. Only once previously was an Easter evening service as large as that of last Sunday. The Vestry of St Paul’s have had many financial sets back since the war started, and for some months past have had a big struggle to keep things going and pay all accounts up to date. Their anxieties have now been removed for the time being, as the special Easter offerings were more than double those of last year, and £10 more than ever before, the largest previous being four years ago. This is very encouraging to all concerned.

On Anzac Day, at St Paul’s Church, services were held in memory of the landing at Gallipoli. Thanksgivings for the bravery of the men, and intercessions for the peace of the fallen and the victory the arms of Great Britain were offered, and the Vicar gave a short address. *** ANZAC Day was celebrated at the Rosebud State School on 20th April in the presence of a number of parents and friends. The programme, arranged by the Education Department was carried out under the supervision of the teacher, Mr Perrin, and the assemblage was addressed by Mr E. J. Alexander, J. P. and by a returned Anzac , Sergt Major Cotterill, who described in an interesting manner the historic landing in which he took part, receiving three hearty cheers at the conclusion of his speech. An honor roll of over 20 names of former scholars now at the front or enlisted showed that there was no lack of patriotism in Rosebud. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The scholars were much disappointed at the nonarrival of their Anzac medals, and it would appear that better arrangements could have been made for an equitable allotment of the number struck. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 29 April, 1916

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Why we should take stupidity more seriously By Stuart McCullough DEVO were right: it really is a beautiful world we live in. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say that it’s a beautiful place to be. We should probably whip it real good, but that’s another story. Granted, this big old Earth has its fair share of problems and you don’t have to look too far to find pain, misery and misfortune. But then there’s the good stuff: the unexpected things that serve to bind humanity in general and the planet more broadly together. One such event happened just recently. I refer, of course, to RSS Boaty McBoatface. After Albert Einstein invented the Theory of Relativity, the next law of physics he developed was ‘Never Work with Kids or Animals’. This scientific fact has been proved millions of times since, but with technology being what it is, these rules are in serious need of a re-draft. ‘Never Ask the Public to Name Anything’ ought to be a fundamental law of the Universe, unless of course, you’re happy to accept the consequences. When the National Environment Research Council had a new four hundred million dollar boat, they asked the public for name suggestions. The polar research vessel will carry scientists to the Arctic to answer important scientific questions such as: ‘how’s climate change going?’ and ‘what’s Santa Claus really like?’ There were many worthwhile name suggestions including ‘the David Attenborough’ and ‘the Endeavour’. Some smart alec even suggested the ‘Ice Ice Baby’. But, by far and away, the most popular suggestion was ‘RSS Boaty McBoat-

Having lured readers by creating false sense of comfort, we then offered up the following poetic magic: Love is like a winter’s day, Sometimes it comes, sometimes it doesn’t Love is like a winter’s fire, Its flames are burning with desire, It also burns the wood we put on it.

face’. As names go, Boaty McBoatface is immensely stupid. And that’s what’s so wonderful about it. You might say it was the first time I was truly responsible for anything. In year ten, I volunteered to be part of the editing team for the end of year school magazine. It was an awesome responsibility. A select few got to decide which of our peers had produced work worthy of publication. It was (and probably still is) a big deal. This magazine went not only to the students but their parents. Cleverly, class photos were buried within the pages, increasing the likelihood that adults would give the thing something more

than a cursory glance. It was my first taste of real power. Frankly, power tasted pretty good. The thing about a school magazine is that it’s not always easy to find top-notch creative works to include. Luckily, I had access to a near-limitless supply of jaw-droppingly awesome poetry; namely my own. It was inevitable that many of my works should find their way into the finished product. Had it been left only to me, the thing would have been chock-full of my teenage creative outpourings and my picture on the cover (probably). Luckily, other people were involved and provided something of a steadying influence.

One of these was Mark. We’d been friends for years and he was (and still is) a really creative guy. Editing is a task performed in the dead of night and I’ll admit that I got a little tired. And a little silly. A plan was duly hatched – Mark and I would combine our wit and wisdom to create the stupidest poem we possibly could and then sneak it in to the end of year school magazine. After all, we were the editing team. Who was going to stop us? To write a spectacularly stupid poem, you should first come up with a title that has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the contents of the poem itself. We chose ‘Little Bunny Rabbit’.

It’s popular these days to hold events called ‘poetry slams’. As far as Mark and I were concerned, this was a poetry slam-dunk. That it took two people to author this poetic tour-deforce probably caused considerable puzzlement if not concern. Convinced it was completely hilarious, we ensured our poem appeared in a prominent place within the magazine. We held our breath as the finished product was duly distributed to every family at the school. To my surprise, no one said a thing. Our masterpiece went by, failing to provoke anything by way of a reaction. Perhaps it was not nearly silly enough. Or maybe they saw it for what it was: a harmless bit of fun. The people have spoken. There’s more than enough that’s serious in this world. There should always be a little room for stupid. Soon, Her Majesty’s Royal Research Ship, Boaty McBoatface, will be sailing the icy seas of the Arctic, seeking to unravel the mysteries of the Universe. God’s speed to all that sail in her. To celebrate I might write a poem. A poem that is as silly and stupid as possible. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Frankston Times 25 April 2016

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JAYCO 15 ' 6 '' Poptop '89. 970KG.new Tebbs rollout and full annex. S/Beds, front, kitchen, stove, microwave. 3way fridge.batt/elec lighting.porta WC. New light truck tyres.elec.brakes newly serviced.Caravan cover and side carport canopy. Stabiliser bars. All ropes pegs poles many extras. Ready to go just add your clothes. $8500 ONO. Sorrento. Ph: 0438 390 376 JAYCO 2004, 18' Freedom pop top caravan, tandem wheel, AC /heater, microwave, hot plates, 3 way fridge, double bed, new tyres, pull out awning, one owner (non smokers) always garaged, van tec applied, EC, well looked after, very clean. Pakenham area. $17,500ono. Phone 0418 519 901.

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MERCEDES 2008 Motorhome 6 birth. Auto, toilet & shower, annexe, solar panel, TV aerial, dual battery, safe microwave, TV/DVD, water filtration, rear tool box, generator 3 way fridge, air con, new front tyres, low klm's, registration (1DV-1VJ) until Jan 2017, RWC. $87,000 neg. Phone: 0437 820 883. MILLARD, Poptop, 2001, Horizon special edition caravan, 16 foot, full annexe, as new condition, many extras. $19,500. John 0408 331 347.

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The Tigers are on a roll PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt SEAFORD won its second game on the trot in MPNFL Peninsula Division, holding on to beat Bonbeach. The Tigers led by 28 points at the last change after leading by just two points at the long interval, however, the Sharks stormed home in the last to fall short by 11 points, 13.13 (91) to 11.14 (80). Seaford coach Ben Murphy told the RPP Footy Show on Saturday morning that he was confident that his young charges would continue to improve throughout the season. “The guys clearly lacked leadership when I arrived and as far as I was concerned, this was the first thing that I needed to work on. “Leadership, I believe, comes from empowerment and that’s the way I’ve treated the group – they need to take control and I will provide all the support I can,” Murphy said. “It was also important to recruit players who were leaders, the likes of Dean Williamson and Kyle Matthews have been important in the teams’ development, while the likes of Josh Stokes, Aaron Walton and Kain Taylor are senior players and provide strong leadership. “The group also needed to understand, accept and execute a brand–new game plan, which is always going to take some time. “I’m really confident that we have a committed group of players throughout the club. We’ll experience some highs and low because that’s footy but I’m excited about this season and the future. “My previous role was not dissimilar to the Seaford role. The club has experienced great success in the past, fallen behind a little, has great kids and a good junior club and eventually we worked our way to win premierships again. “That’s the plan here at Seaford,” Murphy said. Dean Williamson and Kieran Shaw were outstanding for the Tigers while 11 individual players hit the scoreboard. Luke Damon booted three goals for the Sharks in his first senior game for the club while Jackson Bennett and Dylan Jones shone. The Sharks have a pretty good list and would be concerned to be winless after three rounds. Chelsea is inside the top five after winning its second game on the trot also, this time against Langwarrin. The Gulls set up the win in the second quarter with a powerful seven goal to one term, opening up a commanding 43–point lead. Despite not being at full strength, the Seagulls still managed to boot 7.4 to 7.2 in the second half to run out 17.10 (112) to 10.7 (67) winners. Matty Baxter booted four and Curtis Bywater three goals for the winners while Todd Gardniner and Grant Trew continued their great starts to the season. Kieran Albanese booted four for the Kangas while leaders Shane Paterson and Gerard Brown collected the top votes. On Sunday, Pines got its season back on track, beating Edithvale–Aspendale, while Frankston YCW flexed its muscles, beating Karingal by more than 100 points in the Frankston RSL Cup.

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Taking the chocolates: Chelsea made light work of Langwarrin, running out 45 point winners. Picture: Scott Memery

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Yabby avoids serious injury NEPEAN LEAGUE By Toe Punt THE ANZAC Round of football in Nepean League was soured on Saturday when Tyabb midfielder Adrian Clay was airlifted to hospital. At the 30-second mark of the third quarter in the match between the Yabbies and Sorrento, Clay had his head over the footy and was about to pick it up when a teammate came hard off the square and accidentally hit him in the head. Clay laid motionless on the ground as trainers attended to him. The game was called off a short time later as it was obvious that further medical attention was required to assist the midfielder. Just before the air ambulance arrived to take Clay to hospital, he started to regain feeling in his legs. The news the following morning (Sunday) was even better. The club confirmed that initial scans had appeared positive, although he would require further testing. Sorrento coach Nick Jewell said it was a worrying time for everyone at the ground. “It was certainly a strange feeling but everyone was just concerned about Adrian and hoping that he was OK,” Jewell said. Before the game was called off, Sorrento was in total control. The Yabbies did well to hold the

Sharks in the opening quarter (3.5 to 0.1) and early in the second, however, the floodgates opened at the seven minute mark of the second quarter. The Sharks booted seven goals in 23 minutes with Luke Tapscott adding two more to his two first quarter goals and Nick Corp dominating also with a couple of goals. Tyrren Head was also enjoying his best game of the season. The Yabbies didn’t kick a goal in the first half, such was the strong defensive pressure of the Sharks. Josh Connell and the in form Luke Rigg were getting their hands on the footy and Scott Torpy was continuing his good start to the season also. When the game was called off though, everyone quickly forgot about the first hour of the game. Down the road at Pier St Oval in Dromana, the home side won its second game of the season, knocking over Rye by eight points in a thriller. Four goals to Beau McMurray in the third quarter got the Tigers’ tails up again after they trailed by 21 points at half time. The home side booted six goals to two points in the third to lead by 18 at the last change. To that point in the game, 15 of the 16 goals had all come from the Mt Martha end of Pier St oval. Rye was kicking with the advantage in the last.

The Demons got within two points of the Tigers with just two minutes remaining, however, a mark and conversion to Dromana’s Beau Cosson with 55 seconds on the clock sealed victory. Billy and Jackson Quigley were outstanding for the Tigers while Mitch Gill-Furness was unquestionably their best four quarter contributor. Ryan Mullet was clearly the best player on the ground for the Demons with 41 possessions while Kris Bardon wasn’t too far behind with 38 touches. The challenge for the Tigers now is to find consistency in the kids – they have to shorten the gap between their best and their worst. It will come with experience, however, wins against Sorrento and Rye should give them enormous confidence that their best is good enough. On Sunday, Rosebud continued its up and down season, inflicting Red Hill’s first loss of the season. The Buds opened well, got their noses in front and held their opponents at bay for the duration of the match. In the other Sunday match, Devon Meadows ended the season of Crib Point. The Meadows held off an early onslaught from the home side before working their way into the contest, taking control and winning comfortably.

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Mornington wins Anzac clash, Heart on top By Craig MacKenzie MORNINGTON continued its recent success against Langwarrin with a 2-1 win in their Anzac clash at Dallas Brooks Park on Sunday. Mornington struck in the 5th minute when livewire striker Wayne Gordon stole in behind the Langy defence and toe-poked the ball past teenage goalkeeper James Foster who was deputising for the injured Robbie Acs. The simmering feud between these fierce local rivals burst into open conflict with a melee in the 33rd minute sparked by a tackle involving Mornington midfielder Paul McEvoy and Langy defender Alex Van Heerwarden. McEvoy was shown a straight red card and referee Hary Milas later confirmed that the send-off was for serious violent conduct in the form of a two-footed tackle. Langwarrin midfielder Sam Scott also was sent off after retaliating during the melee and receiving a second yellow card. In the 65th minute Langy striker Caleb Nicholes was brought down inside the box and converted the resulting penalty to make it 1-1. Gordon was thwarted by a superb save by Foster in the 75th minute but the teenager was helpless when Andy McIntyre scored an own goal in the 86th minute while attempting to clear. Straight from the restart Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy was forced into a fine save by Langy midfielder Boris Ovcin and two minutes later a Nicholes free-kick was destined for the top corner until McEvoy at full

Red mist: Mornington’s Paul McEvoy was sent off on Sunday. Picture: Robin Smith

stretch tipped it wide. Frankston Pines lost its State 1 South-East home clash with Warragul United 4-1 on Saturday. Pines took the lead in the 12th minute when Kyle Crawford’s cross from the right found Nick Lekakis whose shot was parried by Warragul keeper Jake Richardson and tapped in by CJ Hodgson. Four minutes later scorers were level when Pines keeper James Laminski charged off his line but only succeeded in hammering the ball into Warragul striker Liam Johnston who ran onto the ricochet and knocked it into the open goal.

Just before half-time Lekakis was pressured off the ball which was slotted in between Pines’ central defenders for Sam O’Dea to run onto and slip past Laminski to make it 2-1. Johnson got his second from the penalty spot in the 75th minute and O’Dea’s double came in the 91st minute in an incident that saw Laminski taken off with a head injury that required stitches. There were three goals in the final four minutes of Saturday’s top-ofthe-table State 2 South-East clash between home team Peninsula Strikers and Old Scotch which ended in a 3-3 draw. Strikers senior coach Craig Lewis and assistant Billy Buchanan refused to be interviewed after this seesawing goal fest in which Strikers blew a two-goal lead and threw away the points in the final minutes. Their anger was palpable and it was directed at their players for poor defending and lack of concentration. Strikers’ scorers were Ali Osmani (38th minute), Paul Presti (55th) and Trevor Johnson (91st). Old Scotch’s scorers were John Beamish (penalty 60th), Peter Massarany (89th) and Adem Awal (93rd). The State 2 South-East clash between Beaumaris and visitor Seaford United turned into a rout with the home team winning 6-0. The result leaves Seaford with just one goal to its name this season and 11 against. Skye United’s promotion push in State 4 South gathered pace with Saturday’s 3-0 home win over Har-

risfield Hurricanes. Opposing keepers Jonathan Crook (Skye) and Paul Seeley stole the show in the first half. Crook made two fine reflex saves in the opening 30 minutes and Seeley matched him in the 40th minute denying Matthew Wilson from close range. But a minute before the break Seeley charged off his line to try and punch clear and didn’t get there in time to stop Wilson heading into the unguarded goal. Early in the second half Skye grabbed a two-goal cushion. Wilson’s long throw was headed on to the far post by Marcus Collier where Dogan Dagli had the simple task of heading in from point blank range. The visitors would have clawed their way back into the contest if not for the agility of Crook who tipped over a stinging volley from Nicholas Corsini in the 87th minute. Two minutes later Wilson’s firm header struck the underside of the bar and was cleared but a superb solo run by substitute Daniel Attard in the 92nd minute was rewarded when he squared the ball to fellow sub Christopher Busuttil for a tap-in. Rosebud Heart inflicted a first defeat of the league season on Old Mentonians on Saturday. The 3-0 away win took Scott Morrison’s men to the top of State 5 South and threw the gauntlet down to neighbouring Baxter in second place. Baxter had a bye after Parkmore dropped out of the competition and a

rescheduling of fixtures took place. Heart opened its account against Old Mentonians in spectacular style courtesy of a 25-metre screamer from the lethal left foot of Blake Hicks. Goalscoring guru Dave Greening was brought down inside the area in the 42nd minute and converted the resultant penalty. Greening headed against the bar shortly after then new signing Craig White was brought down for what looked like a second penalty before the interval but Heart’s appeals fell on deaf ears. Englishman White could prove to be a clutch signing. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder joined Heart last week from Essendon United and had a fine match. James Liddle’s volley from the edge of the area in the 62nd minute was the final nail in Old Mentonians’ coffin but there were two send-offs in the second stanza, both straight reds – Heart’s Daniel Hodge in the 65th minute and Old Mentonians’ Dylan Taylor in the 89th minute. ROUND 5 FIXTURES Saturday, 30 April, 3pm: Langwarrin v South Springvale (Lawton Park), Morwell Pegasus v Mornington (Ronald Reserve), Seaford Utd v Caulfield Utd Cobras (North Seaford Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Doveton (Centenary Park), Dandenong South v Skye Utd (Fotheringham Reserve), Baxter v Chelsea (Baxter Park), Rosebud Heart bye. Saturday, 30 April, 7pm: Berwick City v Frankston Pines (Jack Thomas Reserve).

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2010 AUTO CRUZE 60,000KM TOYOTA AVALON

2010 holden cruze cd sedan only 84,000 km with service books abs brakes multiple air bags cruise traction control power windows ESP brake assist. xvx601

2008 Nissan navara stx 4x4 dual cab alloy tray 6 speed manual air con power windows abs brakes air bags cruise control power windows side steps nudge bar alloy wheels. 1sg7st

$8,999

drive away

$

4 5 p/w

NAVARA STX DIESEL

2003 BA falcon ute dedicated gas rear canopy with trade rack alloy wheels air con abs brakes cruise control power steering tow pack power seat. utr403

$6,999

drive away

$

8 0p/w

FORD LPG UTE

2003 ford falcon BA xt sedan dedicated gas air bags abs brakes power windows central locking engine immobiliser power steering trip computer power drivers seat air conditioning rear spoiler rzv422

drive away

$

4 5 p/w

$

FALCON LPG

AUTO LANCER LOW KS AUTO EXCEL LOW KS

$16,999

drive away

drive away

$

3 5 p/w

$

$8,999

$5,999

drive away

drive away

50p/w

$

BF XR6 DUAL FUEL 2006 bf xr6 only 150,000km with books cruise control abs brakes alloy’sbody kit traction control air bags tow pack. xcv064

drive away

4 0p/w

$

FORESTER XS

2003 Subaru forester xs AWD wagon MY04 dual air bags climate control abs brakes LSD self levelling suspension alloy’s power windows. xmu425

Frankston Times 25 April 2016

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‘A lifestyle village in the heart of Bangholme on Frankston-Dandenong Road’

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE $200,000

FOR SALE $165,000

FOR SALE $170,000

FOR SALE $240,000

• 2 Bedrooms • Built in Robes • Separate Kitchen, Dining Room • Bay Windows • Split System Air Con • Ceiling Fans • Garden Shed and Carport

• Quiet Court Position • Bright open plan Kitchen • Dinning Area • 2 Bedrooms BIR • New Carpets • New Shower • Daikin Split System • Bay Window, Drapes • Covered Patio • Garden Shed • Easy Care Gardens

• Close to all Amenities • 2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes • Air Conditioning • Electric Wall Oven • Open Plan Kitchen • Separate Meals Area • Carpet & Drapes Through-Out • Security Doors • Garden Shed • Carport • Covered Indoor Clothes Line • Low Maintenance Block

• Close to all Amenities • 2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes • Open Plan Kitchen • Lounge – Dining Area • Gas Upright Stove • Dishwasher • Split System • Easy Care • Gardens • Enclosed Front Veranda • Back Patio with Ramp • Garden Shed

UNDER OFFER FOR SALE $180,000

FOR SALE $190,000

FFOR OR SALE $170,000 $170 000

FOR SALE $225,000

• Great Location • Partially Renovated • 2 Bedrooms • Built in Robes • Brand New Carpet • New Ceilings • New Roofing • Gas Upright Stove • Wall Furnace • Split System Air Con

• Immaculately presented • • Recently renovated • 2 bedrooms • Built in robes • Upright gas stove • Freshly painted • New carpet • Double shower • Split system Easy care gardens • Ample parking • Garden shed

• 2 Bedrooms • Lounge • Kitchen

• Nice 2 Bedroom Home • Built in Robes • Split Level • Gas Hotplate, Gas Wall Oven • Gas Hot Water System Nearly New • New Gas Heater • Split System Air Con • Bay Window • Double Carport • Rear Patio

• Lock Up Garage • Garden Shed • Nice Back Yard • Garden

LIFESTYLE AT ITS VERY BEST! For all enquiries phone PAGE 28

Frankston Times 25 April 2016

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