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Frankston festival MUSIC filled the air at Frankston’s Do It Outdoors Bumper Weekend event. Aboubacar (pictured above) was among the performers who took to the stage to entertain the crowds. Food trucks and rides were also set up as part of the weekend. Pictures: Steve Brown

Family violence cases continue to rise Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE number of reported family violence incidents in Frankston increased by 10 per cent last year. There were 2724 reported occurrences of family violence in the Frankston municipality last year, according to

the latest figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency. In 2019 there were 2477. Last year was the third consecutive year in which there had been a rise in local family violence incidents. The number of reported family violence incidents in Frankston remains well above the statewide average. In 2020, the family incident rate per

100,000 people in the Frankston local government area was 1895. The statewide average rate of reported cases was 1380. The rates of family violence in the Frankston LGA are higher than those in the neighbouring Casey, Kingston, Greater Dandenong, and Mornington Peninsula areas. Women are the reported victims of

family violence around three times more than men are. Women were listed as the affected people in Frankston family violence incidents a little more than 2000 times last year. Men were the reported victims on just under 700 occasions. Frankston residents aged 35-44 were the worst affected by family violence. 194 children were reported as victims. Statewide family violence incidents

increased 9.4 per cent from 2019 to 2020. There were 92,521 family violence incidents recorded in Victoria last year. The number of total offences recorded statewide by Victoria Police in 2020 rose 2.3 per cent from 2019, to a total of 548,354. The criminal offence rate in Frankston dropped slightly from 2019 to 2020.

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Councillors could Childcare plans rejected PLANS to build a childcare centre in let the dogs out Barmah Court have been rejected by THE contentious ban on dogs in Frankston’s CBD could be reconsidered soon. Dogs are currently banned from being anywhere in Frankston’s central activity area, which is bordered by Fletcher Road, Davey Street, and Kananook Creek Boulevard. Frankston Council officers have recommended that councillors vote to commence community consultation on multiple existing orders regarding pets. The council orders which could be reviewed are the cat curfew, restrictions on dogs on beaches, and the dog ban in the CAA. The proposed community consultation would take place in May or June. A report would then be given to councillors by July. Councillors will consider beginning the review at their 29 March meeting, shortly after publication deadline.

Tennis plan released VUK, 7, and Sava, 3, are excited for Easter. Picture: Supplied

App adds to Easter excitement AUGMENTED reality technology is being used for a free virtual Easter egg hunt around Frankston this week. Bunnies will be seen on local footpaths and walkways from 29 March to 12 April. With the help of the CreativiTek app, the decal images will come to life on your phone. The Easter hunt is running across Frankston, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, and Seaford. Frankston councillor David Asker

said “council’s virtual Easter hunt provides awesome fun for the young and the young at heart. So get your walking shoes and detective hat on and hop along to search for bunny and his friends.” “Look out for our colourful Easter images on footpaths and walkways, download the free app then follow the instructions to see our Easter characters come to life. Go on the hunt for all four friends, take your

pictures with each of them and then enter the draw to win. “The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve also got a separate photo competition, so don’t forget to snap and share your images on socials, using #discoverfrankston #bunnyfriends, to win $100 cash from Discover Frankston.” For more information visit discoverfrankston.com/doitoutdoorseasterhunt

A DRAFT tennis action plan has been released for public exhibition - outlining a series of recommendations for courts and clubs around Frankston. Council’s draft plan recommends that the total number of courts in Frankston be reduced from 78 to 70. It is also recommended that more than $14.9 million be spent on improving tennis facilities throughout the municipality in the next decade. When debating sending the plan out for consultation, Cr Steven Hughes took issue with the amount which is proposed to be spent on pavilions compared to courts. “$10 million out of $15 million we will spend on just pavilions,” he said. “We need to find savings.” The plan will be publicly exhibited for six weeks. A report is expected to come back to council in May.

VCAT. Frankston Council rejected the proposal for 21 Barmah Court in Frankston South in 2019. That decision was then appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The plan was to build a childcare centre which would accommodate 84 children, running from 6.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Some existing trees would have had to be removed to allow for construction works to take place. VCAT held hearings in October to consider the proposal. This month it handed down its order to reject a permit for the developer. One of the key reasons given for the rejection by VCAT was the traffic impacts to Barmah Court and nearby Kara Street. “Whilst Kara Street can technically accommodate the traffic generation from a traffic engineering perspective, the amount of car parking required for this land use generates traffic that significantly increases the existing volumes in a small local connector road,” the order read. “[Kara Street] provides the sole means of access to Barmah Court, which is described in the planning scheme as having characteristics akin to a country lane. “Kara Street is part and parcel of the residential amenity currently enjoyed by Barmah Court residents. Kara Street is their sole means of access to their residential street and contributes to the pleasantness (amenity) that they currently enjoy. Traffic increases ranging from a doubling over the course of the day to a four-fold increase in the peak hours is an unacceptable impact upon the pleasantness/amenity of this particular residential area. Again, this is another part of the cumulative amenity impact that has lead me to conclude this land use is not acceptable in this location.”

Plans for violence survivors to access super slammed Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE re-emergence of a proposal to allow women to access their superannuation to escape domestic violence has been slammed by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy. The federal government’s plan

would have allowed women to access $10,000 from their own superannuation. Ms Murphy said the proposal was “not okay”. “Women fleeing domestic violence should not be forced to choose between their and their children’s safety and their financial futures,” she said. “This government continues to fail to listen to the concerns of women across

the country and repeatedly presents wholly inadequate, and in this case, counterproductive, responses. “The response of the Morrison government to women needing to flee violent relationships is to say, ‘We know you earn 42 per cent less than men in superannuation, we know that the fastest-growing cohort of homeless people is women over the age of

55, and we know that single women in retirement are more likely to live in poverty than men, but don’t worry—if you need to escape a domestic violent relationship, you can draw down on your retirement savings in order to do so.’ It defies belief that women who are protesting should not only be glad they’re not getting shot but should also have to go into poverty to escape

violence.” Nine newspapers reported earlier this month that the federal government would be moving forward with the plan, which was first floated in 2018. The following week Senator Marise Payne told senate estimates that the government would not be pursuing the policy.

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nity Centre, and the Langwarrin Customer Service building. Frankston City Libraries manager, Tammy Beauchamp, said “our members told us in our recent library survey how much they value the Wi-Fi at our library branches. In the past two months, the library Wi-Fi has been accessed more than 3200 hours by members across our branches and with 13 per cent of the Frankston City community not having access to the internet at home, the library is vital to fill this gap.”

“Our library members have told us that the Wi-Fi has enabled them to set up businesses, study, connect with family members overseas and even apply for permanent residency. Council’s Wi-Fi upgrade across the library branches has provided our more than 55,000 members fast and reliable WiFi to access vital services including job applications, internet banking, emails and enhances their safe and quiet space away from home,” she said. Frankston Council spent $230,000 to expand its free Wi-Fi network.

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Police searches POLICE searched 150 people while patrolling the Frankston CBD and foreshore areas on 20 March. Police were patrolling the area to monitor behaviour during the Live and Local Festival event. Seven arrests were made. A statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read that “the patrols resulted in 150 searches of people being conducted, and 7 arrests for offences including – outstanding warrants, weapon offences, drunk in a public place and handling stolen goods.”

pressed would also be useful. Senior Sergeant Edwards said the residents’ data would be recorded on a secure database and not available to the general public. “When a crime occurs, police can refer to the database to see if there is any CCTV in and around the location of the offence,” he said. “Police would then contact the resident to see if any footage is useful to

an investigation.” Details required include a name, contact number and the siting of the CCTV camera and how long images are kept before being deleted. Residents willing to participate can call Senior Sergeant Edwards, Senior Sergeant Kirby Tonkin, or Acting Sergeant Martin Williams on 5970 4900 or email: mornington.uni@police.vic. gov.au

PARC’S school holiday program gets underway next week. The Martian aquatic playground will be rolled out, as well as the Splashy obstacle course. The waterslides will be open, and there will also be face painting, balloon entertainment, an aquanaut explorer scavenger hunt, and goodie bags. The Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre holiday program runs from 6 – 16 April, 11.30am – 3pm weekdays. Splashy obstacle course sessions are free and can be booked online.

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A CHILD tackles the obstacle course at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre. Picture: Supplied

CCTV wanted MORNINGTON police are keen to hear from residents willing to share their property’s CCTV camera footage in the event of a nearby crime. Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards said a strong victim-centric focus on policing meant they could “leverage off the cameras to improve our response, add to our crime prevention options and assist in solving crime on the Mornington Peninsula”. “By working with our community and building sustainable relationships to enhance our ability to solve and prevent crime, we can reduce harm to the community,” Senior Sergeant Edwards said. Residents are being urged to let police know of any CCTV cameras set up outside their homes – especially cameras covering driveways, front yards, streets, or rear laneways. Security doorbells that activate when

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NEW interim CEO of Kingston Council, Tim Tamlin. Picture: Supplied

KINGSTON Council has appointed an interim CEO. Councillors agreed to appoint Tim Tamlin to the top job at a meeting earlier this month. He begins on 29 March, and will act in the role until 31 October. Mr Tamlin was the CEO at South Gippsland Shire between 2009 and 2019. He departed the organisation shortly before all South Gippsland councillors were sacked by the state government. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said Mr Tamlin’s “strong leadership experience would help guide the City of Kingston while recruitment for the ongoing CEO position took place.” “We believe Mr Tamlin will provide stability to ensure we continue providing high-quality services, invest in new facilities and support our business community during COVID-recovery,”

Cr Staikos said. Mr Tamlin said “I look forward to working closely with Kingston councillors, staff and the community to set a steady course for the council term.” An inquiry into the South Gippsland Shire found that “a high level of discord, conflict and tension between the councillors had negatively impacted on the council’s performance, the councillors’ decision-making, councillor-staff relationships and council’s reputation,” the state government said in a statement after sacking the council in June 2019. Mr Tamlin takes over the Kingston CEO duties from Paul Franklin. Mr Franklin had been in the role in an acting capacity since January after the departure of former CEO Julie Reid. Ms Reid left with more than two years to run on her contract, and was not paid out. A five month extension to Mr Tamlin’s contract can be exercised at council’s discretion, subject to a further resolution.

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Injuries during lockdown MORE patients reported to Frankston Hospital needing surgery for “drug related injuries” during the COVID-19 lockdown, research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons shows. The research shows that 12 surgeries for substance abuse were performed at the hospital between 22 March and 17 May in 2020, compared to six surgeries from 22 March to 17 May, 2019. During the first lockdown period, surgeries for bicycle trauma and for DIY injuries also increased. RACS specialist plastic surgeon, Marc Seifman, said “the research paints a picture of what people were doing during the pandemic.” “Unsurprisingly more than 80 per cent of plastic surgery operations during the lockdown period were due to injuries acquired at home,”

he said. “Despite some decreases, the findings show a continued need for emergency plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Planning will be essential to ensure surgical resources are sustained during any future waves of the virus.”

No substitute for new benches NEW interchange benches have been installed at Jubilee Park. The $8000 benches were funded through a federal government grant. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “the oval previously had no bench, no weather protection, and no place for injured or tired young players. These new benches will provide a safe environment for both players and officials.” “Frankston YCW Junior Football Club is a terrific local club. I am very proud to support our community with this funding.”

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THE boundaries of the Isaacs electorate may slightly change soon under a proposed redistribution. The Australian Electoral Commission released its new proposed electorate boundaries last week. If the changes are made the southern portion of Dandenong would drop out of the Isaacs electorate, while the majority of Lyndhurst would move into it. The electorate’s boundary in Dandenong would move from the train line to the Dandenong Bypass. In Lyndhurst the boundary would move from the Western Port Highway to the train line. Electoral commissioner, Tom Rogers, said “under the proposal, the boundaries of all but nine of Victoria’s existing electoral divisions would change, the additional division of Hawke would be created and one electoral division would be renamed.” “Ongoing population growth in parts of Victoria has led the Redistribution Committee to propose a number of substantial changes to some of the state’s electoral division boundaries,” he said. Isaacs is considered to be a fairly safe seat for the Labor Party. Labor MP Mark Dreyfus was returned at the 2019 election with 56.43 per cent of the two-party-preferred vote. Labor has held the seat for 25 years.

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SEEKING PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS FOR FRANKSTON’S ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Frankston City Council is currently looking to appoint new voluntary members to the Frankston Arts Advisory Committee. Picture: Yanni

Spark dances with art SPARK Youth Dance Company will perform its eight-dance Circuit Breaker in the grounds of McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, Langwarrin on Friday 9 April and Saturday 10 April. Members of the audience will be able experience McClelland’s artworks in a new light as they move through the park to find and watch the dancers “explore themes of and beyond their years”, director Alex Dellaportas said. The company’s dancers, aged 14 to 23, have been working together since February. Spark started in 2016, and its works have surprised and moved audiences with topical and emotive themes. Circuit Breaker tickets available at: www. sparkproductions.org.au/circuitbreaker

Solo art A SOLO exhibition by artist Philip Honeyman will be held over Easter at 1a Jetty Road,

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply; however, we are especially interested in applicants who are passionate about Arts and Culture in Frankston City with the following skills and backgrounds:

Rosebud. The exhibition of 30 oil paintings opens 7.30pm Thursday 1 April, 2pm-4.30pm 3 April and then 10am-4.30pm for the rest of the Easter break. Call the artist on 0423 323 245.

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TIFFANY Johnson will be the guest speaker at the next monthly meeting of Mount Eliza Probus Club in the Uniting Church, Mount Eliza, Monday 10 May. In 1999 Ms Johnson suffered horrific injuries in a canyoning disaster in Switzerland that claimed the lives of 21 young people. Her book Brave Enough Now charts her road to recovery. The free meeting starts at 9.45am and visitors are welcome. Details: Tim Acton 0418 310 727.

Linguistically Diverse individuals • Members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community • Young people • Business, Financial and Legal Representation • Strong Arts & Culture knowledge and experience • Literacy Development • Digital Innovation Applications close: Friday 9 April, 5pm To apply visit frankston.vic.gov.au Enquiries: 9784 1967 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

SEEKING SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR COUNCIL’S SIGNATURE EVENT Frankston City Council is looking for suitably qualified independent individuals to join with the Frankston Arts Advisory Committee as voluntary sub-committee members to specifically provide advice and support on the signature event only that will premiere in Frankston in May 2022. Frankston City Council encourages all interested individuals to apply; however, we are especially interested in applicants with the following skills and backgrounds: • Artistic programming • Festival and event planning & delivery • Marketing and Sponsorship • First Nations or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse individuals • Individuals representing the entire gender spectrum • Members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community • Individuals living with a disability • Emerging community or arts leaders • All with a passion and understanding of Arts, Culture & Heritage both within a local and national context Applications close: Friday 9 April, 5pm To apply visit frankston.vic.gov.au Enquiries: 9784 1705 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

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Hundreds sign to stop kangaroo slaughter Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au HUNDREDS of signatures have already been added to a petition that accuses the government of “overinflating” the number of kangaroos and allowing them to be “harvested” on the Mornington Peninsula. The petition, introduced into the Upper House by the leader of the Victorian Greens and the party’s spokesperson for animals, Dr Samantha Ratnam, follows Mornington Peninsula Shire asking the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) for details and scientific research about the peninsula’s eastern grey kangaroos. The petition, now available online, calls on the government to suspend kangaroo culls and improve methods used to count kangaroo populations as well moving the peninsula out of the kangaroo harvest program (KHP) Gippsland zone into the metropolitan Melbourne zone. It says culling kangaroos has been “a contentious issue for a long time” on the peninsula. “The Victorian government appear to be over-inflating kangaroo numbers as their count excludes large parts of the state’s landscapes, meaning that kangaroo numbers could be grossly overestimated,” the petition states. “During the black summer bush-

fires of 2020, approximately three billion wildlife were killed, injured or displaced.” The petition says experts say the government’s estimated 40 per cent increase in kangaroo numbers in 2020 is “not scientifically possible”. “Kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula are under threat from increased development, traffic, fencing, shooting and now from the kangaroo harvest program (KHP). “The peninsula is an isolated and landlocked area and is home to the eastern grey kangaroo population. Threatened species were once common and perceived as pests and we hope to ensure that kangaroos in Victoria, especially in the Mornington Peninsula, do not become threatened.” The move by council to contact and meet with DELWP follows a failed attempt by Cr David Gill to have kangaroo shooting banned on the peninsula. At a later meeting councillors agreed to seek more information from DELWP. “Our kangaroos are no more pests than koalas; kangaroos eat different grasses to sheep and cattle and do little damage to farm land,” Cr Gill said. “Governments and some large property owners believe that shooting kangaroos is OK. However, many are wounded, and joeys are often left to die of starvation”.

Timely jab: Peninsula Health infection prevention and control unit’s Ingrid de Beer, left, and Sue Thorpe, prepare a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Supplied

Jabs welcomed by healthcare staff PUBLIC sector aged care residents and staff on the Mornington Peninsula have begun receiving their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Residents at Peninsula Health’s Carinya Aged Care Centre at Capel Sound rolled up their sleeves last week, as phase 1a of the vaccine rollout is expanded across the region after beginning with frontline healthcare staff at Frankston Hospital. Carinya nurse unit manager Michelle Paine says Carinya’s staff, residents and their families are keen to receive the first of their two vaccine doses, as they see the vaccine program as an important step towards protect-

ing themselves and each other. “The last 12 months have been very challenging for the aged care sector, for the families of the residents, as well as the staff,” she said. “That’s why everyone is so grateful for getting vaccinated so everyone can have the confidence of that extra layer of protection.” Ms Paine said: “Our residents spent time isolated from friends and family for lengthy spells, last year in particular, so the vaccination process is such an important and vigilant step for them to be taking. “There was a lot of behind-thescenes work involved in implement-

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ing the vaccination program, and our residents were very closely monitored after receiving the vaccine. “We all look forward to 2021 being a much better year ahead, especially with the rollout of the vaccination program.” Peninsula Health Staff COVID-19 vaccination clinics are accepting eligible workers in phase 1a in the vaccination rollout. Those wanting to find out what phase they are in can use the federal government’s vaccine eligibility calculator. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine visit the state government’s coronavirus website.

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Death averted after Moorooduc Quarry accident Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Moorooduc Stone Quarries on Monday, an employee, Mr Charles Darcey, had a narrow escape from death. He was riding on a truck which was conveying stone from the quarry face to the breakers, when the wire rope controlling the vehicle snapped. The truck immediately gathered momentum and sped down the incline at a terrific speed. Before it reached the bottom, Mr Darcey sprang to the ground and in so doing, struck his chest against a stump. He was very badly shaken, but appears otherwise to have escaped serious injury. *** THE Easter holidays start tomorrow. Already a great many visitors have arrived at Frankston – Osborne House, Frankston House, and the rest all having full quotas. The various pleasure resorts along the bayside to Sorrento and Portsea and to Cowes, Flinders and San Remo on the Westernport side report large influxes of Eastertide tourists. Should the weather be not unsociable, a merry time should be spent by the holiday-makers amidst the manifold beauties of the Peninsula. *** NEXT Tuesday night, a dance will eventuate at the Mehanincs’ Institute, Frankston. The objective is a laudable one – the raising of funds to assist the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind – so the dance should prove both financially and socially successful. The secretary, Mr Mark Brody, has

left nothing to be desired in the way of arrangements, whilst the music will be supplied by Rimmer’s Orchestra, specially engaged for the night. *** A DAIRYMAN, M. Curley, of Carrum was proceeded against at the Caulfield Police Court on Friday last for allegedly using soap to stop a leak in his milk can, and with having used a can that was so dented that it could not be properly cleaned, and with not having his can lid so fixed that it could not be removed without breaking the seal. Inspector Stewart stated that in a dint of the lid thick dirt could be removed with the finger and brown rust was floating on the top of the milk. Curley was found guilty, and fines inflicted amounted to £6 10s and £3 costs. *** STARTING from today, a special train service will operate on the Frankston line during the holidays. Five specials were added to today’s ordinary service, whilst the Mornington train ran express to Frankston and in two divisions. Tomorrow, specials will leave Flinders Street for Frankston at 8.3, 10.10, and 12.25 whilst the one leaving at 8.30 will make Carrum its terminus. There will also be a special from the city at 10.10 a.m. on March 29th, whilst on March 25th and 29th an extra train at 2.35 from Melbourne will be run to Hastings and Stony Point, returning at 6.30 p.m, for the convenience of those who desire to travel by the S.S. Genista to Phillip Island. On those days, the 11.30 a.m from

Stony Point will run non-stop from Frankston to Mordialloc and Glenhuntly. A stopping train will follow closely from Frankston. *** THE employees of J. Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd held their annual picnic at Frankston on Saturday last. Two special trains were utilised and about 700 people were present. The Musician’s Club Orchestra was in attendance, and the day was devoted to a lengthy programme of sports. The prizes were presented by Mr W. J. Kitchen at the close of the day, and, as the firm gave £50, the three principals £60, with £52 from the employees, good prizes were available. Besides Mr W. J. Kitchen, Messrs F. W. and J. A. Kitchen were amongst those present. *** THE Minister of Public Works, Mr Frank Clarke, has received more than a dozen petitions from various sources regarding the recasting of municipalities. A part of Moorabbin desires to be annexed to Mentone and Mordialloc; Langwarrin desires to leave Cranbourne and embrace Frankston and Hastings whilst the re-subdivision of the Frankston and Hastings Shire is also under consideration. A public notice concerning it is published in “The Standard” today. Mr Clarke has quite a busy time of it, but the latter two, concerning Langwarrin and Mt Eliza, may be finalised after the holidays. *** AT the District Court, Melbourne,

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Evidently the shire engineer has not noticed the condition of Playne street, on a wet day, or has considered it unworthy of his attention. Of all the streets in Frankston this is the one that carries the heaviest traffic, and has the least attention. I am sure I will be supported when I claim that it is high time that something was done. The heavy rain of the 15th inst., and its attendant damage, is sufficient evidence of the faulty formation and inadequate drainage, caused solely by neglect. I notice that Beach Street, from the railway to Melbourne Road (one resident) has been metalled, and it causes one to wonder whether there is someone with Beach Street interests and influence; if so, it is a great pity that the interest and influence of the individual, or individuals is not scattered over a greater area. Playne Street (or more appropriate, Plain Street) is a disgrace to the town, and it does not reflect credit on the councillors representing it. If the porchway or entrance of the town is to be sacrificed on the altar of £ s d., then it is high time that somebody woke up. I trust that my letter will be the means of having some improvement made, and I am sure, Sir, you will welcome and publish legitimate correspondence bearing on this matter, as it is one of importance to the town. Yours, etc., A. E. LASSLETT. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 25 March 1921

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Dolphins defeat Bullants under lights VFL

By Brodie Cowburn THE Frankston Dolphins scored a come-from-behind win in their first game under lights at home. The match was the first played under the new lights at Skybus Stadium. The Dolphins played host to the Northern Bullants on Thursday night. Despite being down by two points at three-quarter-time, the Dolphins were able to claw their way back to secure a gritty 13 point win. The Northern Bullants are recovering from a rocky period in their history. Carlton Football Club ended its affiliation with the side in 2020, which looked like it could be a death blow for the 139-year-old club. The Bullants were not set to be part of the eventually cancelled 2020 VFL season, but are back on board for 2021. The Dolphins defeated the Bullants 11.4 (70) to 8.9 (57).

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Ethan Goulding scores on debut SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie TEENAGE midfield sensation Ethan Goulding marked his senior debut with a goal in Mornington’s 5-0 rout of Warragul United last weekend. The 16-year-old former Melbourne City junior scored in the 41st minute to give the visitors to Warragul’s Baxter Park a 3-0 half-time lead. Josh Hine opened the scoring in the third minute following a corner which was headed on by Josh Heaton and Hine was at the far post to tuck it away. Milos Lujic increased the lead in the 39th minute after getting on the end of a Hine shot and Ethan Goulding smashed home the third at the back post but injured himself in the process. He was subbed at half-time but the Goulding family wasn’t finished with Warragul yet. Older brother Luke made it 4-0 in the 72nd minute after a good build up and substitute Campbell Steedman rounded off a fine day for Adam Jamieson’s table-topping outfit with a goal in the 84th minute. In NPL2 Langwarrin had its second straight win when it beat Northcote 2-1 at Lawton Park on Saturday. All three goals came in the second half with the opener involving a slick interchange between George Howard, Wayne Wallace and Tom Youngs with Youngs slotting the ball past advancing Northcote keeper Phillip Petrovski in the 63rd minute. Damir Stoilovic gave Langy a twogoal cushion in the 86th minute when he tucked away Isaiah Joseph’s low cross from the left at the second attempt. Anthony Rizk scored from the penalty spot in the first minute of time added for Northcote’s sole reply. In State 2 Nick Scialpi reports that Peninsula Strikers went down 3-2 at home to Doncaster Rovers last weekend after Ben Doree had given the local side a 5th-minute lead. A Jason Hart header in the 51st minute made it 1-1 and a Shane Tagliaferro own goal in the 66th minute put the visitors ahead.

Top teen: Ethan Goulding (left) in action for Mornington during the Wallace Cup in February. The 16-year-old scored on his senior debut on Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

Aaran Currie equalised in the 71st minute running onto a Tagliaferro ball over the top but Doncaster grabbed the winner in the 93rd minute when Hart was presented with a tap-in after a break on the left. Skye United went down 3-0 away to Old Scotch last weekend. Skye’s Daniel Wash was red carded in the 42nd minute after receiving a second caution. In State 3 Frankston Pines continued a winning start to a season of high expectation when it defeated Elwood City 4-1 at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Friday night. CJ Hodgson would have given Pines the lead in the 2nd minute had Elwood keeper Ben Paris not effected a remarkable reaction save. Elwood should have taken the lead three minutes later when Anthony Moran broke on the right but his far post cross was blasted over by the incoming Cam Neales. Elwood was matching its more favoured opponent throughout the first period but Scott Webster broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute. A Christian Malgioglio corner wasn’t properly punched clear by Paris and Webster headed home.

A few minutes into the second half Hamraz Zenoozi was forced off with an ankle injury. His replacement Alex Roberts had a major impact as did quicksilver Fijian striker Tito Vodawaqa who revelled in the freedom of the wide left role vacated by Zenoozi. Vodawaqa gave Pines breathing space in the 60th minute when he motored clear and finished in style. Roberts had sent in some tantalising balls from the right and in the 65th minute we saw another string to his bow when he rose well to head home Hodgson’s curling corner from the left. Suddenly it was 3-0 and Pines were in cruise control. Gino Defeo came off the Elwood bench in the 80th minute and six minutes later made it 3-1 but Vodawaqa ended any thoughts of a late miracle for the visitors by breaking clear on the left in the 93rd minute and again slotting the ball past the helpless Paris. In State 4 Seaford United won a crazy local derby with a 5-3 victory over Somerville Eagles at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday. Peter Schwellinger’s side stunned the home team with a five-goal first

half. A Dylan Waugh hat-trick and a Mitch Hawkins double set up what loomed as a hiding for Dave Greening’s men but Somerville hit back in the second period and goals from Stephen McInerheney, Ash Scholes and Greening had Seaford on the back foot. “That first half was inexcusable and inexplicable but fair play to Seaford they punished us for every little mistake,” Greening said. “But barring some questionable refereeing and linesman decisions we could have snatched a point.” Baxter lost 3-1 at home to FC Noble Hurricanes while Chelsea lost 2-0 away to Endeavour United. Baxter was abysmal against a side with only one change from the starting line-up hammered 5-1 the previous week by Chelsea. Four minutes in and Robbie O’Toole was forced off through injury and replaced by Jack Buttery. Fifteen minutes in and Netra Chheng was allowed to break forward from just inside his attacking half and although Baxter keeper James Foster did well to parry Chheng’s first attempt Chheng’s second try was knocked in from close

range by Anthony Tang. Chheng proceeded to taunt, tease and burst forward at every opportunity and Baxter was powerless to stop him. The home side’s passing was dreadful and a Ben Meiklem nutmeg was pretty much all that its fans had to cheer in the second half. By the time referee Dragoslav Mirkovic put them out of their misery a mazy run and fine finish from Adilson Andrade De Melo and a low deflected strike from Chheng had settled this one. Luke Grant’s late penalty was little consolation for Baxter. In State 5 Aspendale Stingrays was the only local side to grab all three points thanks to a 2-1 away win against South East United. Rosebud lost 1-0 at home to Hampton Park United while Mount Martha went down 3-1 away to Bunyip District with Kiel Burich scoring for Mount Martha. Michael Antic, Taylor Davison, Ugur Erdem and Hayden Nuhanovic finally made their league debuts for the Stingrays after what should have been the club’s opening round of the season the previous week was postponed. Kenan Nuhanovic put the visitors 1-0 up in the 54th minute following a Justin Lampert cross but South East levelled via a Denis Karac header 10 minutes later. James Macnab got the winner from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute after Kenan Nuhanovic was brought down. There are no league fixtures this holiday weekend so the focus switches to the FFA Cup with four local sides remaining in the Victorian section of the national competition. This week’s FFA Cup matches: THURSDAY: Frankston Pines v Epping City (Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, 8pm). FRIDAY: Whittlesea Utd v Langwarrin (Mosaic Reserve, 5pm). SATURDAY: Peninsula Strikers v North Geelong Warriors (Centenary Park, 2pm), Box Hill Utd v Mornington (Wembley Park, 3.15pm).

Five Star Decanter remains unbeaten HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s promising three-yearold Five Star Decanter continued his unbeaten record on Sunday 28 March with a strong win at Sale. Bringing up his second win over 1200m, the gelded son of Roc De Cambes came from the rear of the field to reel in his rivals in the final stages of the race to win by half-ofa-head. The Patrick Payne-trained Mccain finished in second with the race-favourite Phillip Stokes-trained Keep On Bopping finishing a length away in third. Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie was glad to see his promising stayer settle better in his race. “We’ve kept him to the furlong because he can be a little bit keen and he’s a horse with a pedigree that suggests he’ll get further so we’re just trying to make sure that he relaxes,” Laurie said. “He did come back, he got a little bit wobbly coming into the turn and I got a little bit worried but he rallied well and I was happy to see him win. He’s probably ready to step

up in distance now.” Following the victory, Laurie said a 1400m contest at Caulfield in a fortnight could be the next target if the gelding pulls up well. “He looks like a nice horse in the making but he’s probably not quite there yet. It’s his first racing preparation so he’s going to improve a lot by the time he spells and comes back for his next one. We’ve liked the way he’s done his trials and I like the way he gallops – he has a nice big lengthy action and looks progressive,” Laurie said. “If he bounces through this run there’s no reason why wouldn’t look at running him again.” Five Star Decanter is out of a Darci Brahma mare, Aurora Lights, who placed third in the Group One New Zealand Oaks (2400m) in 2013.

Last to first: Matt Laurie’s Five Star Decanter reels in his rivals from the back to win his second race and remain unbeaten. Picture: Supplied Frankston Times 30 March 2021

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