Peninsula Essence October 2018

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Change The Way You See The World • Gravitating To Success • It’s All In The Design Time To Tee Off • The Colourful Sheep Of The Family • Magic Happens When The Ends Don’t Meet • Following the Line of Enquiry • Why Age Gracefully? • From Furlong to Food • It Began With An Olive Tree • Captured Lives-Australia’s Wartime Internment Camps

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contents 7. Events 10. Change The Way You See The World

Who are the people behind these sculptures and why are they chosen to be displayed on the main arterial that was opened in 2013?

18. Gravitating To Success

Darrin Gaffy was so sure when he bought 10 hectares of land in Red Hill, that he built a house, planted grape vines and named the property Principia, after a book of the same name by Sir Isaac Newton.

28. It’s All In The Design Writers: Melissa Walsh, Brodie Cowburn, Andrea Louise Thomas, Daniel Failla, Cameron McCullough, Peter McCullough Photography: Yanni, Gary Sissons Publisher: Cameron McCullough Advertising: Brooke Hughes, 0409 219 282 or brooke@mpnews.com.au Marg Harrison, 0414 773 153 or marg@mpnews.com.au General enquiries: essence@mpnews.com.au Registered address: 2/1 Tyabb Road, Mornington 3931 Phone: 5973 6424 www.peninsulaessence.com.au

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Bright and colourful beach boxes lining the foreshore, and a history that dates back to the mid 1800’s, beach boxes have transitioned to a designer look which is far from the boat and storage shed in days gone by.

34. Time To Tee Off

Once again, the Mornington Peninsula will be on show to men and women golfers from across the country and overseas as the highly-anticipated Ninth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from Monday October 29 to Thursday November 1.

42. Peninsula Vibe

Mount Martha is embedded in the DNA of musician, Sam O’Connell. He’s lived there all his life. He loves the local beach and the small-town feel of the place. Living on the Mornington Peninsula has shaped his identity and his sound. A singer/songwriter, he draws on memories of his Peninsula upbringing to create truly original songs that resonate locally yet universally.

46. The Colourful Sheep Of The Family

When Mark Twain coined the phrase about living a life with no regrets, he might as well have been writing about the philosophy of peninsula artist and passionate community ambassador, Michael Leeworthy. A Red Hill local for the past three decades, Michael is known for his contributions towards art, reading, writing and social issues, never being one to back down from a challenge.

50. Magic Happens When The Ends Don’t Meet

This year the accomplished artist published his first poetry book with the title that derives from a poem in the book, outlining the frustrations and contradictions between having a career to make a living and the desire to pursue creative endeavours.

56. Following the Line of Enquiry

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Curated by the MPRG, Line of Enquiry brings together the work of over twenty artists from the collection that have pursued a particular line of enquiry – a sustained investigation into specific histories or sciences at the core of their practice.

58. Why Age Gracefully?

When you are over 40 and you love riding your motorbike there’s only one thing left to do, join the Ulysses Club, specifically started for motorcyclists over 40 years of age and proudly one of the largest social clubs in Australia.

72. From Furlong to Food

In the iconic horse racing facility where Lee Freedman and his three brothers trained some of the greatest horses in Australian history is now the St Andrews Beach Brewery where you’ll find hops, vegetables and farm animals, instead of horses.

Executive chef, Jeff Young, is amongst a team of young and dedicated professionals on a mission to keep the racing legend alive while bringing a quality food and beer experience to the peninsula.

76. It Began With An Olive Tree

With patience, passion, and sixteen years of persistent work, two former corporate professionals can safely say they have created their dream property with Green Olive at Red Hill.

81. Crossword 82. Focus On Mt Martha 94. Silo Sale

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A Frankston house built around a silo that was used to store wheat 130 years ago has sold at auction to a home buyer that lives in Sandhurst. Locals and history buffs breathed a sigh of relief when the property sold as a private residence and not to a developer.

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96. Captured Lives-Australia’s Wartime Internment Camps

Australia’s contribution in World War One is well known. Peter McCullough reviews the book Captured Lives in this book that deals with how Australia could not remain untouched by war and had to deal with ‘the enemy at home’.

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3rd to 28th November New work by ten Mornington Peninsula Ceramic Artists.

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YOU SEE THE WORLD

By Melissa Walsh

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ver since the late '70’s when Melbourne’s first public art was unveiled, people have had divided opinions on the pieces. It was a yellow contemporary art sculpture called Vault that started all the controversy and earned it the name The Yellow Peril. Forty years on and there is still as much heated debate about public art as we have discovered with the sculptures installed along Peninsula Link. So who are the people behind these sculptures and why are they chosen to be displayed on the main arterial that was opened in 2013?

“The Southern Way McClelland Commission is the program responsible for putting major sculptures at two sites on the Peninsula Link freeway, at the Cranbourne Road and Skye Road exits,” said Simon Lawrie, Balnaves Curator of Australian Sculpture at the McClelland Galley and Sculpture Park.

“The sculptures are chosen by a panel of three judges. The judges who chose Gregor Kregar’s gnome were Robert Lindsay, then Director of McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, Kirsten Paisley, Director of Shepparton Art Museum, and sculptor Robert Bridgewater. A new panel choose the next works.”

Along Peninsula Link, there are a total of three sculptures at the one time; a permanent installation at the intersection of Eastlink, and two interchangeable works at the other exits. continued next page...

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“The site where the sculpture Panorama Station by Louise Paramor sits marks the interchange between EastLink and Peninsula Link. Panorama Station is a permanent sculpture that was also funded by the Southern Way McClelland Commission,” said Mr Lawrie, who believes it was chosen for its brightness and the fact the artist is an iconic Australian sculptor.

“This work is large and bright, and right on the bridge where Peninsula Link starts. It was chosen as Louise is a significant artist in Australia. This work had wide appeal as it was colourful and a real landmark. It is the only permanent installation along the freeway.”

Mr Lawrie says he understands that the sculptures cause great controversy and explains that is part of the process when introducing new art to the public.

“There is always a lot of discussion around the sculpture.

People either love it or they hate it. Regardless, they start to think about what art is and it can often initiate a whole new thought process which is great,” said Mr Lawrie. “Depending on the type of work it is, people can either relate to it or not. Like all art, you get out of it what you want. Regardless of whether the sculpture is loved or hated, I think the community always seems to have a sense of ownership over it which is wonderful.

And each sculpture really defines the place and the people.”

One of the most popular sculptures to date has been The Tree of Life which was originally installed at the Cranbourne Road exit and replaced by Reflective Lullaby in 2015 which created uproar.

“After The Tree of Life the choice of Reflective Lullaby or the big silver gnome as it is referred to, caused a bit of division in the community. The board who chose this piece loved it as it has a sense of fun, and gnomes are the guardians of the garden.

This gnome stands there and guards the community,” said Mr Lawrie.

While some of the community were disgruntled with the replacement sculpture, others took a shine to it, having fun with the quirky character.

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“It didn’t take long for people to like it actually, even having fun with it by placing garden gnomes at the base of the sculpture with signs like ‘Gnomes United’ and ‘Recruiting Now’”, said Mr Lawrie telling of how some of the community had embraced the gnome.

“When we install a new piece we create debate. It starts up a conversation about what art is and often introduces people who wouldn’t normally go to galleries to be exposed to this type of sculpture. For some, it has even encouraged them to come to the gallery and see more,” he said.

While Southern Way generously sponsors the pieces of art, McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park has ownership of them so each piece is taken there at the end of their four year tenure.

“It is a day’s process to install the sculptures and take them down, and we make sure they have the perfect spot to be displayed back at our sculpture park,” said Mr Lawrie. “The Tree of Life is in the front section where people can come and see it from a different perspective. Often we see people lying under it on the grass and looking up at the moving pieces.”

Another sculpture which has been moved and replaced recently is the Skye Road exit sculpture with the official name Rex Australis: The King is dead, long live the King. Most continued next page...

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people refer to the more than 7m tall and 14m wide iron sculpture as the Ram’s Head.

“That proved to be the most challenging to install and remove because of the sheer size of the piece. It is in three different interlockable sections and quite a challenge,” said Mr Lawrie.

“Now it is back at the sculpture park; it is an incredible piece to get up close to and check out.”

Each work is designed on a large scale to be viewed from cars travelling at the speed limit, with enough time to check them out but not to distract from driving.

“Sculptures on freeways have been around for a long time. In terms of public buildings, it began in America and Russia in the 1930s.

They started a percent for art project where it was a requirement with the government that developers had to have a component of public art,” said Mr Lawrie. “It was an attractive part of the proposal from Southern Way that they would use public art projects.”

“Iconoclast by Australian artist Michael Riddle, is in the form of a transmission tower crumbling under the weight of a boulder or meteorite, and was accepted out of around a hundred proposals submitted,” said Mr Lawrie. “The artist created the piece after

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Each sculpture proposal has to provide a detailed engineers report which addresses all hypothetical issues. Mr Lawrie explains that for the gnome they had to have a backup plan to avoid it being too reflective.

I am very excited about this sculpture and I think people will absolutely love it.

With Iconoclast replacing the Ram’s Head last year, even more controversy came to a head as the piece is not aesthetically pleasing. However, as Mr Lawrie explains, the motivation of the artist puts the sculpture into new light.

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his parents died to represent the shock and crumbling of his world in a literal emotional representation. Interestingly, it was installed at the same time as the South Australian energy crisis, which was a catalyst for a lot of discussion around sustainability and climate change.”

“With Reflective Lullaby being made of stainless steel, there was always the possibility it would be too reflective in the sun. We had a proposal to coat the whole piece with varnish but didn’t end up having to do that," he said of the sculpture that will be replaced by a new piece next year by artists John Meade and Emily Karanikolopolous with Love Flower. I am very excited about this sculpture and I think people will absolutely love it.”

Love them or hate them, sculptures will keep appearing along Peninsula Link for over 25 years until the year 2037.

“In total there will be 14 sculptures over the years. I think they are important as they can definitely make you think deeply and more long term about aspects of life that you might otherwise just let pass by,” said Mr Lawrie. “Entertainment can change your mood, but art can change the way you see things.”

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SUNRISE TO SUNSET… EXPLORE THE PENINSULA FROM BREATHTAKING SUNRISE TO SPECTACULAR SUNSET. The Mornington Peninsula is a place that promises wonderful experiences from dawn to dusk. To greet the sun, head to the rugged back beaches of the southern peninsula or stroll amongst the tea trees at Western Port. We love to create Instagram envy with a stunning sunrise shot at Bridgewater Bay in Blairgowrie or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento.

When you have taken a moment to breathe in the ocean air, it’s time for a morning caffeine shot or refreshing cuppa. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula.

Grab a 'local roast', sit down and map out your day.

To get up close with the local flora and fauna, take a walking trail across cliffs, seashores or wetlands. A local favourite is to search for heritage plants in historic and botanic parks and gardens, or head to Greens Bush to watch kangaroos feeding. For one of our newest immersive Australian nature experiences, board the ferry from Stony Point to French Island for a short ride to a wildlife haven.

You will spot marine life, birds, lizards, potoroos, bandicoots, echidnas and, of course, koalas.

Want a sky-high view? Catch the gondola up to Arthurs Seat — on a clear day you can see across Port Phillip to Melbourne. If you are

feeling energetic, try tree surfing or ride the tube slides with the kids.

As the sun sits high in the sky it’s time to stock up on provisions. Follow the Wine Food Farmgate Trail to taste fresh local produce and the latest ale, cider or wine. Whatever your fancy, this trail delivers in spades.

Fine dining, bistro, outdoor tapas or takeaway — it can all be FOUND. Mid-afternoon, slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel your inner golfing pro at one of the many outstanding courses, frolic on the beach or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from the sea. And as the day closes, find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset.

Not quite finished? In the evening you are spoilt for choice. Restaurants, pubs, brewers, winemakers and chefs offer so many options you could dine out for months and keep finding new experiences.

The daily choice of ocean adventure or bayside leisure is a luxury.�

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If you are not so lucky to live here or be visiting friends or relatives there is plenty of accommodation from small boutique hotels, eco retreats and rented houses to campgrounds or luxury hotels.

And the next day‌ pop out of bed ready to do it all over again and choose the things that you ran out of time to do the day before.

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GRAVITATING TO SUCCESS

By Keith Platt

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arrin Gaffy would be the first to admit he landed on his feet when he found and bought 10 hectares of land in Red Hill.

In fact, he was so sure of his place on the land that he built a house, planted grape vines and named the property Principia, after a book of the same name by Sir Isaac Newton.

“He’s the father of gravity,” Gaffy says while sitting in the kitchen of his house which overlooks his place of work, the vineyard.

Gaffy prides himself on using gravity in his winemaking process.

The system prevents him from filtering his chardonnay and pinot noir wines.

Pumps are usually used by winemakers and Gaffy says going with gravity was “a personal choice” rather than one based on improving the quality of wine.

Gaffy’s tendency towards a more natural process has also seen him shun fertilisers and irrigation, although he stresses that “I’m not organic; I use copper and sulphur sprays as fungicides,

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Whatever his reasoning, Gaffy’s dedication to his craft has paid off with Principia being named Dark Horse Winery of the Year in the wine lovers’ bible, the 2019 Halliday Wine Companion.

Wine critic James Halliday says Gaffy’s “guiding philosophy … is minimal interference”, citing the lack of irrigation, use of gravity and wild yeast during primary and secondary fermentation.

I was attracted by using a natural force – I’m in no hurry to do anything

“I was attracted by using a natural force – I’m in no hurry to do anything,” he said.

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Red Hill’s a damp place”. His practices see him harvesting about 1.5 tonnes to the acre, “which is not a high yield”.

The Wine Companion describes Principia’s Kindred Hill 2016 pinot noir as having “perfectly ripened” with a “tantalisingly seductive palate” that leaves “an imprint that takes seeming eternity to diminish”.

The similarly priced ($55 a bottle) 2016 Altior pinot noir and Principia’s $40 pinot noir are also lauded for their flavours.

The 2016 chardonnay is said by Halliday to have an initial “beguiling bouquet” (creamy, nutty, nougat-like) that then reveals “a complexity of stone fruit and citrus” with a “long, lemony finish”. continued next page...

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“It’s like a win at the Oscars,” Gaffy says of the Dark Horse award.

A toolmaker by trade, Gaffy puts much of his success down to an eye for detail that his former occupation required.

“I knew three months ago but had to sign a non-disclosure agreement so the book would have the most impact when released.”

He “learnt” the chemistry side of making wine and then absorbed more about the business during a six-week stay in Burgundy, France.

And so it did. Once published, the recognition by Halliday brought almost instant rewards for Principia, with coverage in The Weekend Australian and The Weekly Times and more trade inquiries.

Gaffy bought his land (tucked in behind other properties in Main Creek Road) in 1994 and planted the first vines in 1995.

Some of his grapes come from a neighbouring property owned by a judge who works in Hong Kong. On a recent wine promotion tour Gaffy was able to speak about his wines at a dinner in Hong Kong and then introduce the judge, who likened their relationship to that of a horse owner (the judge) and trainer (Gaffy).

His first crops were sold to other wineries and the proceeds used to buy winemaking equipment. His first stainless steel vat was an old milk vat.

Principia’s wines are served in several Sydney restaurants – Rock Pool, Icebergs, The Hilton Hotel’s Glass Restaurant and Cumulus Inc, Moss Hal and Kenzan in Melbourne.

But it was not until 2006 that he felt his own product to be “worthy”.

Last week’s good weather saw Gaffy back in the vineyard. Feet planted firmly on the ground, using manual secateurs to finish off three months of pruning. His big hope is for the weather to be kind, and make the Dark Horse award more than a one-off.

Principia’s annual output is about 700 cases of pinot noir and 100 cases of chardonnay.

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STAY AT HOME DAD

By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni

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en Merrett-Troup loves his fitness. He is a personal trainer and martial arts teacher in his spare time, and enjoys working out at the gym. But there’s more to this peninsula man than meets the eye. He is a stay-at-home dad, one of an ever growing group of dads who choose to look after the kids full time while mum goes to work. He is also founder of a peer support group for other stay-athome dads called www.dadsgroup.org.

"When our second child was six months old I made the decision to be a stay-at-home dad. I had always loved hanging out with the kids and taking care of them so it was a natural progression to look after them full time while my wife went to work outside the home,” said Ben, dad of three year old Hudson and two year old Leo. “My wife and I decided that it would be ideal if one of us was there to look after them, cook and clean. I started off with three days and then gradually it became full time and I love every moment.

Of course there are challenges, as with anybody, but it is definitely working for us.”

For Ben, being a nurturer came very easily as his father was always involved with him as a child.

“I guess I get it from my dad who was involved with us when I was young and very hands on with the nurturing,” says Ben, as he juggles like any typical parent, cutting up apple and putting shoes

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on while the children climb all over him. “I think it’s important for dads to be active in their children’s lives. Everybody has a good story about teaching their son to shave or taking them fishing and looking after them at home is just an extension of that. There’s a definite place for men as nurturers and my dad absolutely passed that on to me.”

Having been the stay-at-home parent for the past 18 months, Ben says he took on the role very enthusiastically at the start.

“I was rapt to be able to have the opportunity to look after our children full time and to support my wife in that way. It was never something I thought I would end up doing but I really enjoy it,” said Ben, who admits the start was ‘fake it till you make it’. “You just learn every day what to do by trial and error. I used a lot of resources as well as I had a 6-month-old and 2-year-old when I took on the role. I coped pretty well most of the time but there were times when I struggled and had to utilise the support networks. That’s why I started the Frankston Dad’s Support Group and the Victorian Stay at Home Dads group to offer support, talk to other dads about what they’re going through, and connect up. We can also offer access to other organisations to help if dads are having a hard time.”

Ben started the Dads of Frankston group a few months ago, with its links to the Dads Group Incorporated Victoria.

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It’s great to get together and have a support network for any father. We have access to plenty of resources to help and enjoy meeting up to talk about issues, whether child related or not.

Sometimes we talk about footy and sometimes we compare our prams,” he says with a laugh. “My pram is brilliant and I told them all about taking it on a pram nfriendly track the other day with the kids while I went for a jog. The ranger told me the pram wouldn’t make it along that track, but it did! That same ranger saw me running out of the bushes an hour later with everyone intact. That’s the kind of stuff we do sometimes.”

For Ben, the thing he loves most about being a stay-at-home dad is the connection he has with his kids.

“We have such a great time. The other day my son and I were driving along and he said I want to go to the dojo dad and I said I want to go there too bud, so we called in. I teach there. I lift some weights and teach him some moves and it’s the best time,” said Ben, whose average day consists of the usual family rituals.

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I then try and plan something for the kids, go down to the park, feed the ducks, Hudson gets upset if we drive past and don’t go there.”

For Ben and the boys, the day of our interview is a home day so lots of housework to do.

“Today we wash the sheets and do the towels and housework.

Tomorrow we go to kinder gym, and at the moment I am doing some baking with the kids. Leo has to have a nap so it’s important to keep him to the schedule. Then I get to have time with Hudson one on one.”

When Ben needs a break, it’s off to teach martial arts in Mornington or a session at the gym. In the meantime this modern day Mr Mom is very content with his home life and proof that stay at home dad life rocks.

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ith the promise of warmer days on the horizon and the sun, sand and surf beckoning, the hot property in real estate becomes the beach box. With the bright and colourful beach boxes lining the foreshore, and a history that dates back to the mid 1800’s, beach boxes have transitioned to a designer look which is far from the boat and storage shed in days gone by. Luckily, the Mornington Peninsula is home to more beach boxes than most places in Victoria. So just where do you buy these iconic Aussie bathing boxes and how much are you willing to pay?

“This is one of only a small number of beach boxes in a lovely quiet stretch of beach which can be enjoyed at any time of year.

The beach box is behind pop art shutters, and is fully lined and fitted out for luxury. It has bi-fold doors, sealed timber floors, and a rotating and extendable bar, lounge room, Moroccan metal pendant lighting and a shelving unit,” said Mr Rivett.

“There is even a front deck, and storage space which is lockable.” continued next page...

These fabulous beach boxes that were originally built as change rooms or to store small boats are in high demand with owners transforming them to designer status with built-in bars, lounge areas and absolute beach front location with uninterrupted views.

A Mt Eliza designer beach box with a private and secluded bar is currently on the market for $150,000.

Eview Group, Mt Eliza sales agent, Jonathan Rivett said this is the opportunity to secure a beach box in a surprisingly secluded location, being only one of four.

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Over on Ranelagh Beach, Hocking Stuart Mt Eliza are also offering a rare opportunity to be part of the millionaire’s lifestyle with an immaculate designer beach box on one of Mt Eliza’s most picturesque and idyllic beaches.

Sales agent, Craig Chapman, says this Ranelagh Beach property is a great way to enjoy the best in beachside lifestyle without the hefty price tag.

The Ranelagh beach box is brightly painted with sundrenched yellow walls, has timber style flooring, and metal pendant lighting, a lovely retro sideboard and mirrors, as well as a fabulous timber bar, with a price range of $155,000 - $170,000.

Prentice Real Estate recently sold a Rosebud boat shed which was on the market for $118,000. It is a great buy for

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With beach boxes originally built to protect women’s modesty in the late nineteenth century, the transformation to designer living is dramatic in these delightful bright structures that are, technically, no more than a shed.

A Shelley Beach foreshore beach box holds the record for highest sale price at $615,000

“This beach box is meticulously maintained and furnished, and all you need to do is sit back and relax and enjoy your new slice of beachfront paradise. With Ranelagh Club a short stroll away and Mt Eliza Village a few minutes by car, your new lifestyle starts here,” said Mr Chapman.

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the Rosebud foreshore property that provides the ideal place to relax with the family.

With no mains water or electricity, the waterfront properties are fast becoming in high demand with sights turning to creating a more luxurious place for beachside relaxation.

A Shelley Beach foreshore beach box holds the record for highest sale price at $615,000. The beach box in Portsea sold at auction in November, 2015 for the price of a suburban family home.

Whether you spend over half a million dollars or just shy of $120,000, it seems that designer beach boxes could be the way of the future. Next time you stroll past the row of brightly coloured bathing boxes, you are not just walking past history but looking at a growing real estate industry.

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he Mornington Peninsula has become a mecca for golfers who have been venturing here from interstate and overseas for several years now, with world class professionals referring to the coastal haven as being internationally renowned and recognised amongst the best in the world. Once again, the Mornington Peninsula will be on show to men and women golfers from across the country and overseas as the highly-anticipated Ninth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from Monday October 29 to Thursday November 1.

After last year’s Golf Classic, which attracted over 200 participants, the 2018 event is expected to attract even more golfing greats. The courses in the 72-hole graded individual stableford tournament continue to challenge and delight all golfers, with the Portsea Golf Club, The Dunes Golf Links, Moonah Links (Legends) and The Flinders Club expected to be in pristine condition to excite the morning and afternoon fields. With a reputation as a one of the most enjoyable and well-organised events on the annual amateur golfing calendar, the golfing extravaganza takes place over four fabulous days, drawing the attention of the world to the sights and delights of the Mornington Peninsula. continued next page...

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Fast becoming known as one of the best places in the world for golf, with courses that sit between Frankston and the Bass Strait breakers, it is the sandy soil, coastal hinterland, and changeable weather that make it the perfect place for keen golfers to swing a club.

With a plethora of courses designed by greats, Peter Thomson, Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Tom Doak, there isn’t another area in the world that has such a plethora of world class courses.

The late Peter Thomson, golfing legend and internationally renowned course architect, referred to the peninsula as one of the best locations for golf.

“For sheer variety, golf on the Mornington Peninsula is unmatched and for the traditional golfer’s welcome, it is hard to find better,” he said.

The courses on offer for this year’s event include Portsea Golf Club. Set amongst rolling sand dunes and coastal vegetation with spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay, the recently redesigned 18-hole layout has fast draining fairways and is kept in fantastic playing condition all year round. Then there is The Dunes Golf Links which has consistently been rated one of Australia’s best public access courses since its inception in 1995. Tony Cashmore produced what some say is his finest design in this course. This championship course achieves the very difficult objective of being a challenge to the low marker without being an impossibility to the high handicapper. Moonah Links (Legends) Course offers a friendly golfing experience for players of all ages and abilities. The course is a loop of 18 holes that generally follow the valleys through a variety of landscapes ranging from ancient woodlands to open links land. And finally, the lovely and picturesque Flinders Golf continued next page...

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The entry fee of $775 includes golf, carts on three days (Flinders can be easily walked as it is reasonably flat,) and a tournament branded polo shirt.

To register, go to golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au or for more information, phone the Tournament Director, Steve McPherson on 0422 691 754 or send an email to info@golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au

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ount Martha is embedded in the DNA of musician, Sam O’Connell. He’s lived there all his life. He loves the local beach and the small-town feel of the place. Living on the Mornington Peninsula has shaped his identity and his sound. A singer/ songwriter, he draws on memories of his Peninsula upbringing to create truly original songs that resonate locally yet universally. Part of what distinguishes O’Connell is his willingness to be vulnerable, to expose raw feeling and genuine emotion. This is hard for many young men to express, but he is unafraid. “I am eager to open up.

I tell tales of love, heartbreak, adventure and wanderlust. I’m just being me,” he says.

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O’Connell began writing his own music. After completing his first original song, “I’m Not OK” he entered it into a competition called Melbourne Music Bank which seeks out the best and brightest original music. Not only did his song win runner-up, but most popular artist as well. This gave him the opportunity to perform live at the Melbourne Arts Centre and have his song professionally recorded.

Finding my musical self was the turning point for me

While his parents were not musicians, he was brought up with music. His Irish father introduced him to folk music and it had an enduring influence. O’Connell started playing guitar in primary school, but his real focus was on sport. He played soccer for many years until, at 16, he was laid up with a serious sports injury. He got back into playing music while recuperating. This changed everything. He found his true passion and confidence in his abilities. Because gigging was not possible for an underage musician, he spent two years practicing every single day exploring new sounds and styles.

Once he turned 18, O’Connell played his first live gig. The buzz from this performance was intoxicating. The audience loved him. And local producers took notice booking him for consistent gigs. He was hooked, but he didn’t just want to play other people’s music. So immediately after that first show,

Shortly thereafter, he was fortunate to meet up with local producer, Chris Hoffman. They hit it off. “Chris gets my vibe,” he says. Through this collaboration, they recorded and released O’Connell’s debut EP, “Down the Line.” The two continued to work together and in June they released his latest single, “Shanty.” It’s a departure from his previous songs that were more autobiographical. Shanty is carefree. It’s actually an ode to the seas and the fictional adventures of pirates.

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O’Connell is inspired by the musicians he most admires, such as, John Butler, Matt Corby, Mumford and Sons, Ziggy Alberts, Passenger and The Lumineers. They have all influenced his ear and his style. Each has provided different insights, but what he most admires is good storytelling, folk fingerpicking and brilliant harmonies. As for personal inspiration, “As corny as it sounds, I am inspired by love in all its aspects from happiness to heartbreak,” he says.

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Three things are critical in the success of a musician in O’Connell’s estimation. First and foremost is originality, which comes from a strong sense of self. Hard work is the second; never losing confidence despite all the knockbacks. A musician must be dedicated and never lose that drive, the hunger to succeed.

Finally and possibly most crucial is a stroke of luck; being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference.

Moving forward, he’d like to play at music festivals connecting to bigger audiences and soaking in that live music atmosphere.

He’s even entertaining the idea of moving overseas to a place like Nashville where the love of music is an ingrained part of the culture. No matter where the wind might take him, there is no denying that O’Connell’s music is going to be heard. www.facebook.com/samoconnellmusic

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By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did.

hen Mark Twain coined the phrase about living a life with no regrets, he might as well have been writing about the philosophy of peninsula artist and passionate community ambassador, Michael Leeworthy. A Red Hill local for the past three decades, Michael is known for his contributions to art, reading, writing and social issues, never being one to back down from a challenge.

Peninsula Essence talks to the colourful character about life, the arts, his interesting career choices, and a unique book club he began a decade ago.

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“I had always felt like the odd one out in a family of tradies,” says the flamboyant 70 year old from his own gallery studio in Red Hill where he has taught painting and drawing since 2002.

“Three of my brothers are plumbers and dad was a builder. I knew I was different all along and didn’t enjoy school so, at sixteen, I got a job as a window dresser in a menswear store which I loved. I swear I was the only straight window dresser in Melbourne,” he says with a laugh. “I thought it was great; beer, cigarettes, women, sex. I didn’t want to go back to school and the boringness of it. A Catholic College was the wrong school for me. Dad very quickly made me buy a block of land because he said ‘You have to put your money into something for the future ’. That would have been around 1967.”

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Although Leeworthy rebelled against his father’s wishes initially to enter the building trade, he has managed as an owner builder to build three new homes and renovate another three in the area of Red Hill alone. “Divorce will do that to a man,” he laughs.

However, it was a summer job that inspired Leeworthy to follow a path of window dressing, working for another eight years for Alexander’s Men’s Wear and then venturing out to start his own business on the peninsula.

After leaving Alexander’s he ventured into the risky world of selfemployment. To get himself started he sent out 300 letters to stores offering a free window…he achieved a 5% result.

“I was finding I would make my whole wage in two days but every day and weekends were taken up with window dressing,” said Leeworthy. “At one stage I was window dressing 14 shops in Hastings. In those days it was like lawn mowing where you had to go

back once a fortnight. I started window dressing when it was on the rise and was at the cutting edge of draping, with Carnaby Street and The Beatles. In the mid 90’s window dressing as we knew it started to decline and I decided I wanted to do something outdoors. I was into bushwalking then and ready for a change so I made the interesting choice to work as a self-employed truckie.”

Leeworthy leased an 18 foot flat tray truck and delivered timber for four years.

With his typical ‘can do’ attitude, he moved from window dresser to truckie with little fuss, not knowing it would turn out to be a decision that would transform his life. The year was 1996 and Leeworthy walked in front of a car in an accident that would change his life forever.

“The accident was marvellous as it started me on the journey of being me, and that is the greatest gift you can give to yourself,” said Leeworthy of the serendipitous turn of events that led him on continued next page...

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his true path. “Several years ago, I imagined myself on my death bed and I had a few minutes of sane thought. What would be my regrets? There were two…One was ‘I had never given my art practice a serious go’…so I built my own Gallery and have been happy with the results. The other was ‘I had never read enough’”.

So Leeworthy set out on a journey to change his world, starting his own gallery in Red Hill and reading everything he could get his hands on.

“I knew there was no way I could ever catch up with all the books but again I would give it a go. This came after a visit to Paris with my daughters, Amy and Sarah. There were books written in English in the flat we were staying in. I read three in three weeks. They were Bear Grylls first book “Facing Up” an autobiographical story about how he overcame serious back injuries to become the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, and one on French etiquette… which I wish I had not read as I realized I had been doing everything wrong re etiquette in France. Sometimes it’s best not to know,” he says with a laugh. “The other remains as a favourite - George Orwell’s ‘Down and out in Paris and London’. I decided when I returned to Australia that I would continue the habit…knock off at 4.30 pm, a little cheese, and some wine and read before dinner. Unfortunately, I stuck with the wine and cheese but did not bother with the books.”

Deciding he needed some discipline in the reading department, Leeworthy then looked into men’s book clubs.

“There were several book clubs for women in Red Hill, but why not one for men so I started ‘Books, Blokes and Beer’” he says of the club. “I figured a men’s book club wouldn’t be very enticing so had to have a hook which is how the name came about.”

With 16 men arriving on the first night, Leeworthy could see there was a need for a club in the area.

“I have no idea if that's what got them interested or if it was just the fact that there was a book club for men happening in the area. I asked them how they would like the club run; would they like to read the

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same book and discuss that or would they like to choose their own?

They thought that it would be strange to read books they were not interested in. We do however exchange books and it’s interesting to see another point of view. The idea worked as the club has been going for ten strong years now even though it’s no longer called 'Books Blokes and Beer’. I believe there is a need for such groups. Men do not generally socialize in the same way as women...we socialize but differently. Men rarely wear their hearts on their sleeve and we discuss 'our issues' in a less direct way. Sometimes just having some place to go to that's safe and non-judgemental is enough The book club is celebrating ten years this month and we are always welcoming new members. We meet the first Thursday of each month at my home and gallery in Red Hill.”

As Einstein said ‘imagination is more important than knowledge’, and that is a philosophy that this creative soul lives by, through his art, his writing and community projects.

“Although I sold my first painting at the age of 15 in the Herald Outdoor Art show, I started to get serious with my art in the 1980s although I had always been interested in creativity and imagination.

With my paintings I like to experiment with colour and texture and work in a variety of media with watercolour, ink, acrylics and pastel.

My art and writing comes from reflections of life, feelings about something or somebody, or a memory from favourite childhood books,” says the artist, who is also an author and illustrator of two books . They are ‘So you want to be an artist?’ and ‘Get a Job’, which is designed to help people find work.

“I believe everyone has skills and with a bit of soul searching and encouragement can market their natural abilities,” says the selfconfessed ‘drop out’ at 16, who has definitely walked the talk. “With a little imagination and hard work, people can take control of their lives. It is never too late to start on the journey of being yourself.” www.michaelleeworthy.com.au

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Magic Happens WHEN THE ENDS DON’T MEET

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t was a chance meeting in a coffee shop in Boronia that inspired artist and writer, Ian Wood to pick up the pen and begin writing poetry again. The artistic soul had always had the desire to write, to paint and to play music, but spent most of his life working in jobs and being in business until 2002. This year the accomplished artist published his first poetry book with the title that derives from a poem in the book, outlining the frustrations and contradictions between having a career to make a living and the desire to pursue creative endeavours.

The Ends Don’t Meet is a wonderful collection of verse and short stories by Wood, who shares his most intimate life experiences.

“It has been eight years in the making, with poetry that I have been inspired to write by my life experiences and results of those choices, some good and some not,” he said of the book with a title reflecting the saying to make ends meet. “It was drummed into me as a kid that you must earn enough to make ends meet, to have a successful career and a good education. I grew up in Brighton and had a wonderful childhood but I always wanted to be an artist, writer and musician. My parents wanted me to pursue a more solid career so I compromised and got into advertising.”

For young Wood that vocation would only see eighteen short months before he realised he had to pursue his dream.

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“I did a series of jobs but have always gone back to my artistic side, working as an interior designer for many years. It was a compromise and a combination of pleasing my parents by having a real job and being creative. My mum showed signs of being artistic as well. She started getting into arts when she retired but I think she was afraid of creativity as it wasn’t a good way to make a living in her eyes.” continued next page...

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“I managed to spend a few short years writing for publications, painting and playing music which has been marvellous but stopped writing for some time until I met this young lady in the café, and my passion for the written word was reignited.”

For Wood, writing and performing poetry was easy to fall back into as he had spent many years as a performance poet in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s.

“I would perform a lot in places like Fitzroy and North Melbourne and my poetry has always been a reflection of my experience,” he said.

Moving to the peninsula four years ago, Wood has found a wonderful group of poets and artists within the community and often performs at the Poets Corner in Dromana.

For this artist and writer, life is now about expressing his experience on canvas and on the page.

“It was during periods between exhibitions ad painting that I made sure to practice and improve my skills and love of the written word.

The Ends Don’t Meet is the result of those writings with over seventy works written since 2009 together with one from 2005.”

Inspiration comes from all kinds of things and my poetry is quite quirky

“My inspiration comes from life experience or amusing observations of darkness and pains I have suffered,” said the performer who likes to entertain the crowd. “It is very much about delivery and often my poems will take an unexpected turn at the end. I have a few poems that seem quite dark at the start but the content is not always what you think. Performance poetry is about performance, to draw the audience in and take them on a journey.”

For Wood when asked why it is important to share his poetry, the response is mostly philosophical.

“I love the people I am meeting through what I am doing. I love that I can write something that hits home for someone and helps them understand something in their life. I hope that people will come away feeling good about themselves when they read my poetry. I want them to realise that yes life can be a sewage farm at times but on the outskirts of the sewerage farm there is a large garden.”

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TEN YEARS OF ABORIGINAL ART AT WHISTLEWOOD

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hile the Spring Salon exhibition of new Aboriginal works from around Australia continues at Whistlewood throughout September, the gallery’s curators Susan & Emily McCulloch are sorting through works gathered over 10 years for a unique sale exhibition opening on Melbourne Cup Weekend.

“We realized that it’s been almost 10 years that we’ve been bringing Aboriginal art from all over Australia to show on the Peninsula and have acquired a considerable number of works in our stockroom,’ says co-curator Susan McCulloch. “This spring seemed a really good time to revisit these and find them new homes.”

Many of the works she says, have not been seen before while others have been shown once a number of years ago and remained behind the scenes ever since. A few newer works are also being included.

“It’s quite exciting to see the range of works we’re discovering,’ says Susan.

Included are early works by artists of the Pitjtantjatjara lands at the start of stellar careers, classic works from the Western Desert’s leading art centres of Papunya Tula, Papunya Tjupi and Warlukurlangku Artists, colourful works from Utopia and the

Pilbara as well as Kimberley ochres, barks from Arnhem Lands, carvings, fibre works and works on paper from many regions.

Many of the works are small to medium in size and with a range of larger works also and all will be as affordable as possible.

“We’re keeping prices as low as we can as we really want these works to go home with others for their walls, rather than languishing in our back rooms! Also we’ve never done a sale such as this, so this is a once in 10 years opportunity.”

One of the McCullochs’ popular Art Parades will launch the exhibition on the Saturday of Cup Weekend on November 3.

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Wednesday Market Personalities A self-taught artist, Gail works from home in Mt Martha where she has a bright little studio in the back section of the old cottage. Tony, her husband makes the gallery style panels to paint on, mounts and frames her printed Art. “It’s a true family affair’, said Gail. “Along with making furniture from recycled timber, Tony organizes our Market stall each week”. After leaving an admin job 18 years ago Gail has been painting full time using Oils and Acrylics. With the beach nearby and beautiful gardens, it is not hard to find inspiration. “Hunting around for the second-hand timbers to paint on is always a fun adventure. Vintage cupboard doors are a favourite and sections of weathered timber make fabulous backgrounds for my beach paintings”.

Honey has hit the headlines recently, but this is no surprise to Rosie from Bee Keeper Honey. A 3rd generation Bee Keeper, Rosie has been with the market for a few years. “Tyabb is our home, but we have hives dotted across the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria depending on the season”, said Rosie. “Bee keeping is a passion and my youngest son Eddie (on the left) is growing up learning about the joys and benefits of eating local honey”. “Our Messmate honey is dark, smooth and strong with molasses like aromas but if you’re looking for a golden sweet honey for toast or cooking then the Giant Mallee is a perfect choice”. Rosie brings her RAW honey and honey related products including wax wraps and honey dippers to the market each week.

Julie from Mrs Marshall’s Bakery grew up on a dairy farm in Northern Victoria and started baking from a young age. “Home baking has always been a central part of family life”, said Julie. “enjoying many community events from afternoon teas at the tennis and football to fabulous suppers held at the local dance hall”. Julie has recreated those old-fashioned favourites she grew up from raspberry coconut slice, passion fruit yoyos as well as a secret family recipe Orkney Shortbread from her husband’s Scottish heritage. “Jump Ups were a specialty of my mother”, reminisced Julie. “At Christmas, I make seasonal treats from Rich Plum Puddings to Mince Pies”. Julie has been attending market as for 5 years and loves baking delicious treats for her regular customers and friends each week.

“I am grateful for their support and love the family feel that the Main Street market has”.

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THE G N I W O L FOL

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he Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is constantly on the hunt for innovative and inspiring pieces of work and the new exhibition, Line of Enquiry, is no different. Curated by the MPRG, Line of Enquiry brings together the work of over twenty artists from the collection that have pursued a particular line of enquiry – a sustained investigation into specific histories or sciences at the core of their practice. Artists featured include Danie Mellor, Juan Davila, local artist Lisa Roet, Patrick Pound and Deborah Williams.

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While diverse in their styles and approach, these are the artists who explore social and political issues through historic sources; from a contemporary take on Colonial Australia by Danie Mellor, Sally Smart and Rew Hanks to a postmodernist approach, referencing art history alongside their own cultural histories by Juan Davila and Brian Robinson.

The exhibition includes works referencing varied sciences; Martin Howard Boscott’s examination of colour dispersion; Trinh Vu’s investigation of technological change and its impact; and animal behavioural research inspired the work of artists Lisa Roet, Jazmina Cininas and Deborah Williams.

The artists’ curiosity, search for knowledge and new perspectives have added new layers of meaning to established understandings of history and sciences. Their works of art illustrate different points of view, inviting more questions and providing avenues for new lines of enquiry.

Artist, Patrick Pound, with his piece Portrait of the Wind 2011, a digital print on rag paper, is an avid collector, equally interested in systems and the ordering of objects.

“I used to collect things that related to my artwork. Sometimes those things feed into the work, and then they started to become the work,” said Patrick, whose work playfully and poetically explores the art of collecting, and the ways in which things can hold and project ideas.

LINE OF ENQUIRY Local artist Lisa Roet displays her work Orang-utan, which demonstrates her investigation into the relationship between humans and primates, a notion at the forefront of her practise for over twenty years.

“For me, looking at an ape’s hand and fingers can be seen as looking at the primal beginnings of human kind,” said Lisa.

Danie Mellor, with his 2008 National Works on Paper award-winning work An Unsettled Vision (the predicament), investigates Spode designs to comment on the transformation of Australian land, flora and fauna following white settlement.

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hen you are over 40 and you love riding your motorbike there’s only one thing left to do, join the Ulysses Club, specifically started for motorcyclists over 40 years of age and proudly one of the largest social clubs in Australia.

With no intention of ageing gracefully, the men and women of the Ulysses Club are determined to keep making the most of their life with regular rides and social events. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or woman, have a partner, work full time or have been retired for years; as long as you have a current motorcycle licence you are eligible for the club.

Ulysses Club member, Ali Mather, learnt to ride a bike when she was 18. After all, if her eight brothers could do it, why shouldn’t she?

Since then, the young at heart 50-something has been riding and became a Ulysses Club member seven years ago.

“Riding a motorbike is so exhilarating and being part of the Ulysses Club is a wonderful social outlet where we all get to enjoy rides together,” said Ali, who came to Australia in 1994 from the UK, and is part of the Mornington Wanderers branch of the club.

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“Our members range in age from 40 to some in their 70’s, and it is a brilliant social club. We probably have around 100 members just at the Mornington Wanderers alone, all with a common interest in motorbikes,” said Ali of the group which has members from all walks of life. “We have developed great friendships over the years with such a diverse group of people. Couples who have moved down to the peninsula have found it a good way to make friends, while others have just been looking for someone to ride with. We do great organised rides once or twice a month, with twilight rides along the coast, or up to the Dandenongs, and even into the city.”

With a focus on promoting the Mornington Peninsula and community objectives, next year The 2019 Ulysses Club National Rally is being held at Mornington Racecourse from February 25 to March 3. The National Rally has grown from a camp over, meeting and meal of the early days, to a major event spanning seven days, incorporating involvement by major motorcycle manufacturers and suppliers who provide trade displays and even test rides of the latest machines. There is also a Grand Parade, several nights of great entertainment, a church service and official meetings and ceremonies.

Gracefully?

“This is something we are excited to be part of, to engage the local audience in the social club itself and help promote the Mornington Peninsula on a wider basis,” said Ali. “It is a great opportunity for people to learn more about the club and what we do.”

By joining the Ulysses Club, a member can choose to attend any branch or a number of branches, branch rides and functions. If you travel overseas, there are also Ulysses Clubs in New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, France, Great Britain, Vietnam, Norway, Namibia, The Netherlands, Thailand, Switzerland, The Kingdom of Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Cuba and Botswana.

The Ulysses Club has around 130 branches scattered throughout Australia. www.ulyssesclub.org October 2018

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FREE HEARING TEST FOR SENIORS

DURING the Seniors Festival Nepean Hearing is offering free hearing tests for seniors.

The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of: • The Ageing Population –we are living longer

• Excessive Noise - in the workplace and high level music

Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability’. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help. Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

It is important to know about your hearing.

Many people ignore the signs of hear-ing loss, which include turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others com-plain, frequently needing to ask others to repeat

themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives. Nepean Hearing is an independently owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained.

For hearing screenings our main office is located across the road from Frankston Hospital at:

13 Hastings Road, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520 We are also located at: 171 Camms Rd, Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health, 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

Free hearing tests to Seniors during Seniors Month Seniors receive a $20 Woolworths voucher during Seniors Month.

Ph: 9783 7520 13 Hastings Rd, FRANKSTON

Hastings Community Health,185 High St, HASTINGS 171 Camms Rd, CRANBOURNE

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www.nepeanhearing.com.au

“Hear to help”

FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE DAYTIME MUSIC + THEATRE’S 2019 SEASON

Frankston Arts Centre offers regular daytime concerts to those who enjoy professional music and quality theatre experiences in one of the best performing arts venues in outer metropolitan Melbourne. These shows are aimed at more mature audiences, delivering quality performances at an affordable $21 a show, great service, and complimentary morning or afternoon tea and an optional lunch for those wanting to make a day of it to catch up with friends.

The 2019 Series 1 is launching on 12 October and will include a diverse program perfect for enjoying with friends every month. Marina Prior will open the Series with an intimate performance during which she will sing some of her favourite songs from her career. This will be followed by Pirates to Pinafore a fast paced, hilarious and beautifully sung production that will feature hit songs and scene highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan musicals.

The Syncopators along with Yvette Johansson will be paying tribute to jazz greats Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Hook Turn Orchestra featuring TV star Alinta Chidzey will bring the jazz classics from the silver screen to the stage. You’re My World: The Cilla Black Story will finish off the season along with the very popular Christmas in June lunch.

Visit theFAC.com.au or phone 03 9784 1060 to book tickets to the shows.

DAYTIME MUSIC THEATRE

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$22

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Friday 3 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Friday 21 June, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Friday 8 March, 10.30am & 1.30pm

October 2018

Enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch!

Tickets:

Make a day of it!

A musical spectacular featuring melodies made famous by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra and Doris Day.

Friday 26 April, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Friday 9 November, 10.30am & 1.30pm

The Works of Gilbert & Sullivan

A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

B# BIG BAND:

You’re My World: Cilla Black Story

Marina Prior

Jazz and the Silver Screen

Friday 8 February, 10.30am & 1.30pm

FEBRUARY—JUNE | Series 1 2019

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BAYSIDE SHOES PURE COMFORT

Bayside Shoes has been serving the Mornington Peninsula community for over 30 years from infants to the mature aged with a range of comfortable and affordable foot solutions whatever your shoe size or current foot condition.

In collaboration with two young Australian shoe designers, Glen and Dale Clarke we are pleased to offer a new Spring range of Pure Comfort orthotically designed shoes that give comfortable foot support with an elegant look. The new Pure Comfort Arctic , Aria , Arista and Safia range offer a shoe for all seasons with open and closed toe options, flexibility in foot width and a shoe size range from 36 to 44 for women.

Bayside Shoes offers a shoe fitting service as well as a Seniors Discount and has a wheel chair ramp access with Free Parking near the front of the store Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford Telephone 9785 1887

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Downsizing living arrangements is a challenge often faced by retirees. For houses a little pressed for space or smaller living arrangements, the team at Fold Out Furniture have some wonderful small space solutions.

Managing Director, Fold Out Furniture, Sue Frendin, says one way to increase your space that you mightn't think of, is a bed that folds away onto a wall.

Fold Out Furniture offers a range of wall bed solutions to the peninsula, and we have both DIY and Italian wall beds on display in Frankston, "she said. "We help you to make the most of your space, using your furniture in a more clever way. It's great for downsizing to a small house and creates multi functional rooms, allowing you to turn your desk; lounge or bookcase into a guest bed .

Visit the website at www.foldoutfurniture.com.au or have a look at the displays at Frankston Power Centre. There is also a larger showroom available by appointment at the Home Ideas Centre, 1686 Princes Highway, Oakleigh East.

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DOWNSIZING SOLUTIONS

October 2018

Would you prefer that spare room to be a study, sitting room, yoga space or home office when it’s not accomodating friends or family?

Reclaim your space - install a wall bed!

Fold Out Furniture specialises in DIY and customised wall beds and small space living solutions, with displays now open in Frankston at the Home Innovations Centre and in Oakleigh East at the Home Ideas Centre.

See our full product range at www.foldoutfurniture.com.au, or call us on 0499 99 9931 for more information. Reclaim your space in 2018!

W O N N PE O

A community of care on the Mornington Peninsula

Lobby

Village Glen’s newest aged care facility has opened in the beautiful community of Mornington.

Our Aged Care Residences provide the highest level of care in a state-of-the-art facility. Residents have complete peace of mind knowing their health and well-being is our number one priority.

Walk in and discover a boutique cafĂŠ, a physio zone or have a drink at the Sports Bar. Better yet, sit down and enjoy the stunning bay views.

Actual view from site

Give us a call to book in your private tour today.

827-829 Nepean Hwy, Mornington VIC 3931

WWW.VILLAGEGLEN.COM.AU

Actual view from site

1300 VILL GLEN (1300 8455 4536)

40 YEARS OF CARE ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA The Village Glen story began in 1977, when Chas Jacobsen envisioned a retirement community, the first of its kind, on the Mornington Peninsula. A builder by trade, he wanted to create a premium retirement village.

Not just homes, but a community with a superior lifestyle. Chas wanted to build something “good enough for his mum.”

Over the last 40 years, that vision has become a tangible reality. Village Glen Retirement Living has continued to grow and develop and today encompasses over 600 homes and 42 apartments. It’s resort style living with a golf course, clubhouse/café, swimming pool, gymnasium, bowls, croquet and so much more.

But the Village is more than just a business, it’s a family with many of the staff having been there for over 20 years. The Jacobsen family, the staff and the residents are one community, one extended family.

Lobby, Village Glen Aged Care Residences, Mornington

Over time, the Jacobsen family’s involvement has grown from humble beginnings to today with three generations working for the group. “We are a family business, born and raised on the Mornington Peninsula.

This is where our passion lies,” says Chas.

In 2009 the business expanded into aged care with a facility adjoining the retirement village. Formally TiTree Lodge – this is now Village Glen Aged Care (Capel Sound) and Village Glen Aged Care (Mornington), which opened in July 2018.

And to complete the continuum of care model “home care services” was created with the commencement of Village Glen Flexicare Home Support to the Peninsula.

This business was designed to provide all the services and care comfortably in your own home.

Flexicare Home Support carer with client

Today, Village Glen collectively has a direct, positive involvement in the lives of over 1,500 people with another aged care facility in planning for Baxter.

Village Glen offers lifestyle, community and a continuum of care in whatever aspect residents desire. Village Glen Retirement Living, Village Glen Aged Care Residences and Village Glen Flexicare Home Support.

For more information contact 1300 VILL GLEN or visit villageglen.com.au

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Tree-lined street, Village Glen Retirement Living, Capel Sound

Assisting you in and around your home Offering Home Care on the Mornington Peninsula.

As an approved provider of home care we offer the below services and more!

• Personal Care • Transport • Gardening and Home Maintenance • Podiatry and Physio • Social Activities • Housekeeping

Offering Home Care Packages and private services, our qualified team are here to ensure the best care for you.

• NO SET UP FEES • NO CASE MANAGEMENT FEES • NO EXIT FEES • A MEMBERSHIP FEE FIXED FOR LIFE OF PACKAGE LEVEL

Head Office 335 Eastbourne Road, Capel Sound VIC 3940

WWW.VILLAGEGLEN.COM.AU

1300 VILL GLEN (1300 8455 4536)

MANAGING RETIREMENT

Our team are experts in the administration of SMSFs. We are connected with specialist financial planning and legal firms that can handle every aspect of a trustees needs no matter the stage in the life cycle of a Fund.

Because we are so confident in our skills this month we are offering to complete new SMSF clients 2018 year accounts for half the price of the previous year!

Getting older is at times accompanied with accumulating a number of items you have no idea how you originally acquired. This can also be true of shares and cost bases in an investment portfolio.

Having up to date cost bases for a portfolio of investments is necessary when examining the Capital Gains Tax implications of selling a parcel of shares/ units and assisting the executors of your estate in the event of your passing.

As a part of a proactive estate planning strategy we can help you reconstruct the cost bases for a portfolio of investments. To talk to our team about this service contact us on: 03 5975 3666 or admin@wootons.com.au

YOUR PARNTER IN FINANCIAL PLANNING

When it comes to discussing financial issues, the team at Partners in Planning are the people to turn to. As a team of committed professionals, the team at Partners In Planning believe in sound and professional advice.

“We own and operate our own Australian Financial Services Licence and can freely decide on the advice and strategies that are right for you,” said Paul Pellegrino from Partners In Planning. “We do not recommend in-house investment products-thus avoiding a significant conflict of interest that widespread in the industry. We are 100% staff owned with no bank or 3rd party ownership. We co-ordinate financial planning, superannuation advice, retirement planning, investments, insurance advice and estate planning.

For those at the stage of life where they are retiring needing to organise investments and suprannuation, you can be guaranteed that each client is treated as an individual not just a number.”

P: 1300 880 100 E: paul@partnersinplanning.com.au www.partnersinplanning.com.au

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Serving the business community for over

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•Taxation & Business Advice •Xero Setup & Training •Rental Property Specialists •Cost effective SMSF Administration •Friendly Local Team

Not all financial planners are built the same Holistic Financial Planning Retirement Planning Wealth Management Aged Care Business Financial Planning

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Life Insurance Income Protection SMSF Superannuation Industry Super Funds

1300 880 100

326 Main Street MORNINGTON

info@partnersinplanning.com.au www.partnersinplanning.com.au Self-licensed. No in house products. Not owned or controlled by the banks or insurers.

Partners in planning Pty Ltd ABN : 25 147 390734 are Authorised Representatives of A Partner in Planning (Aus) Pty Ltd Australian Financial Services Licensee 476202

THERE’S A ‘HENRIETTA’ FOR EVERY HOME…

“We create an individual package for every booking,” says Stephanie Tate, director of Henrietta’s Help @ Home, “and that’s not a complaint.”

Clients want this, and staff love to have the variety and opportunity to develop a schedule that meets the client’s ongoing needs. Priorities and activities are not static, and the lifestyle of our senior clients can experience significant changes.

Henrietta’s offers experienced baby and child care, aged care and senior support, home management (including residential cleaning) and hospitality staff for private celebrations including dinner parties and special celebrations - birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

Senior Support for independently living elders is a rapidly growing and popular service. While aged care qualified staff are available where required, it is the steadily increasing number of seniors who have retired or are moving to all parts of the Peninsula who are enjoying the broad range of services Henrietta’s can provide. Menu planning, assistance with shopping and cooking, pantry, fridge or linen cupboard refresh

are regularly requested services. Requests to assist cleaning and unpacking their home from newcomers can also be arranged. Services which have provided companionship following bereavement, respite for family carers or skilled care following return to home following hospitalization have been gratefully received.

A reputation for quality, reliable service was recognized this year when the business was secretly nominated by clients and became a finalist in the Community Award division of the prestigious 2018 Peninsula Business Awards. This also recognized that Henrietta’s Help @ Home is a significant employment provider, offering flexible work opportunities while supporting busy families from Carrum to Blairgowrie and across the Peninsula.

All bookings can be requested as one-off, regular or seasonal attendances.

Please ring Stephanie to discuss your family’s needs.

P: 9766 1099 or 0425 733 290 www.henriettashelpathome.com.au

‘Our Help - Your Home’ Enquire today!

Stephanie Tate

Ph 9766 1099 M: 0425 733 290 www.henriettashelpathome.com.au October 2018

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MORNINGTON YACHT CLUB IS MORE THAN JUST SAILING.

Like all yacht clubs, the main activity at MYC is sailing for all ages, whether your 7 or 70. But there is so much more. Supported by their partnership with the award-winning restaurant, “The Rocks”, MYC offers a wonderful social environment 7 days a week.

There are few better locations on Port Phillip, with superb panoramic views across the harbour and bay from the club’s expansive deck, the perfect place for a quiet drink, snack or beautifully prepared meal. MYC offers breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.

MYC also has social events for its members and their friends throughout the year.

range of courses provided by accredited instructors to give you all the skills necessary to enjoy this wonderful activity.

There is a range of memberships available to suit individuals, couples and families, whether you’re a keen sailor, complete novice, or you just want to socialize with some of the friendliest people you’re likely to meet.

Contact the club on 9575 7001, or go to their website at www.morningtonyc.net.au for further information.

Of course, if you want to sail, MYC is certainly the place for you and your family. The experienced sailor can readily find a yacht and crew to sail with on a Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon during the summer months. And if you’re new to the sport, MYC has a

MORNINGTON PENINSULA’S PREMIER FINANCIAL PLANNERS

Be in control of your future.

Planning for your future aged care arrangements now means you get to choose a place you will love while eliminating the emotional and financial burden to your family.

For a non-obligational chat with the Peninsula’s leading aged care financial planning specialists, call (03) 5976 6599.

22A Milgate Drive, Mornington, 3931 www.lifesolutions.net.au

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Life Solutions began over 20 years ago as Hill Financial Services, a division of Hill Legal, offering financial planning solutions in conjunction with legal affairs.

In 2004, Tricia Hill joined the team and Life Solutions was formed, expanding the financial planning services to include Self-Managed Super Funds, Retirement Planning, and most recently Aged Care planning services. Through client referrals and professional recommendations, we continue to grow and expand.

“We believe our clients can be best served if the whole person and their lifelong goals are considered, from the original wealth creation through to passing on a family’s fortune and legacy,” said Ms Hill. “We also utilize regular seminars and workshops as a means of educating and empowering our clients to make the most informed financial decisions that affect them, their families and their businesses. We pride ourselves on delivering the best financial advice, not selling a product. We look forward to the opportunity to counsel you in the right direction and see your wealth and assets grow.”

Phone 5976 6599 www.lifesolutions.com.au

October 2018

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR RETIREMENT

Managing Director and Certified Financial Planner, Lyle Weir and his team can provide a tailored solution to help you better manage your financial affairs, on an ongoing basis, including superannuation, investments, shares, personal insurance and centrelink advice.

Superannuation generally remains one of the most efficient means of managing your retirement funds, but should you use an industry fund, SMSF, retail fund or a wholesale platform? What about annuities?

Peninsula Financial Group can help determine what is right for you and what planning strategies might be appropriate.

"Our objective is to find the best solution for your financial needs, as cost effectively as possible and bypass the necessity to travel to the city to access premium professional financial advice". Weir said.

For your financial planning needs contact the team at Peninsula Financial Group on 9783 4999 to arrange an appointment.

NATIONAL DENTAL CARE TRANSFORMING SMILES

Dr Paola Bower, of National Dental Care Frankston, has 17 years of experience and a gentle approach to dentistry. “Do everything you can do to maintain your teeth,” says Paola. “But if you lose them, replace them. People are amazed at what can be achieved with technology today. Dental implants are a lot more straight-forward than people think.”

“Now we know that if teeth are lost – and not replaced – it can result in bone loss, loss of nutrition and impact the way you age by visually changing your face. If you have lost teeth and haven’t had them replaced, it isn’t too late. I encourage you to visit the dentist. You might be amazed at what is possible and how your life can be improved.” says Dr Paola.

Thanks to technology, we can restore and revitalise an entire smile Book online at www.nationaldentalcare.com.au or call (03) 8725 0222

Transforming Smiles

Frankston

“Improving your oral health improves your whole life” As we age our teeth wear and studies show that by maintaining your oral health, you can improve your quality of life.

Oral health is linked to heart health and diabetes, therefore caring for your teeth - at any age - is an important step to leading a healthy life. National Dental Care Frankston is a centre of excellence for all your cosmetic needs.

Our welcoming and professional team offer:

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR RETIREMENT, BE IT NOW OR YEARS AWAY

• SMILE MAKEOVERS • WHITENING • CROWNS • VENNEERS • IMPALNTS • INVISALIGN -With free teeth straightening consultations We accept all health funds. We offer 0% payment plans

We can help you actively manage your Superannuation

Book today by phoning 03 8725 0222 or book online www.nationaldentalcare.com.au PHONE 03 9783 4999 peninsulafinancial.com.au Authorised Representative of Lonsdale Financial Group Ltd ABN: 76 006 637 225 | AFSL 246934

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DERMAL AESTHETICS WELCOME TO YOUR HEALTHIEST SKIN

An express and essential wellness routine for today’s busy lifestyle and environmental pollution, collagen light therapy is a first for full body rejuvenation.

Ideal for mature skin, the collagen light therapy will reboot the mitochondria, relieve inflammation within sore, damaged joints, and repair sun damage within the skin.

Just 20 minutes on your lunch break or before or after a yoga or gym session is all you need to enjoy the top to toe regenerative effects of advanced light therapy.

This treatment, a first for the Mornington Peninsula, is a non-invasive, full body treatment, helping skin, tissue and muscle repair, reversing sun damage, reducing inflammation and interrupting the ageing process.

Encouraging the cells to naturally stimulate the production of Collagen and Elastin.

The system designed by Canadian scientist Dr Arlin has proven to help many health conditions.

This gentle, yet extremely effective full body treatment is a non-invasive, non-surgical, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation tool. Our self-service style Glow Room, within Plover Lifestyle, is easy to access and all you need to do is book online at www.theglowroom.com.au

Dermal Aesthetics SPECIALIST SKIN & LASER CLINIC

T H E G L O W R O O M C O LL A G E N L I G H T T H E R A P Y Pain Relief

Improve Arthritis Boost Circulation

Skin Glow

Helps Fibromyalgia

Our self service style Glow Room, within Plover Lifestyle, is easy to access and all you need to d is book online at Theglowroom.com.

Anti Ageing Reverse Sun Damage

Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm (Nights by appointment) Saturday 10am to 3pm Level 1/76 Main Street Mornington. Phone 5975 2156

TOBIN BROTHERS FUNERALS

Tobin Brothers Funerals has been proudly caring for the people of Victoria for over 80 years.

They employ over 215 caring, highly trained and committed people, including 12 direct descendants of the founders and serve the community from 24 branch locations throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area and Echuca, including the Mornington Peninsula.

Widely recognised as an industry leader, Tobin Brothers Funerals was founded in the midst of The Great Depression by four brothers, Leo, Alphonsus, Thomas and Kevin Tobin and from these humble beginnings in 1934, has become Australia’s largest family owned funeral company.

The ongoing success of the company is attributed to its constant development. Tobin Brothers Funerals consistently endeavours to be innovative and to create significant points of difference between itself and its competitors. The development of the life centred funeral and personalised coffins; the introduction of the in-house Memories and Tributes department that creates video and printed tributes products for funeral services and the establishment of Frances Tobin Funerals by Women which became the first ‘all female’ funeral company in Victoria, were all significant moves forward.

Tobin Brothers Funerals has always been recognised as one of the industry’s most prolific innovators; its Fixed Price Funeral Plan, launched in 1984, was a proud demonstration of that reputation. The creation of the Funeral Plan came about because of the increasing number of people who were keen to put in place plans for their eventual funerals.

2012 saw the initial launch of the Tobin Brothers Funerals Memory Maker App which has won worldwide corporate acclaim, the first of its kind in the funeral industry. When downloaded to a smartphone or tablet, the App enables a client family to make decisions about such things as coffins, caskets, flowers, transportation and catering, even before meeting with a funeral planner.

For more information visit www.tobinbrothers.com. au or call their Funeral Advice Line on 9373 7000.

Fixed Price Funeral Plan A Tobin Brothers Fixed Price Funeral Plan provides peace of mind for you and your family by: •

Ensuring that you’re not leaving your family with all of the decisions, details and costs.

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Enabling you to decide exactly how you would like to be remembered.

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Fixing the price of the funeral and securely investing your funds for the future.

For 24 Hour Service and Enquiries

(03) 9373 7000

www.tobinbrothers.com.au

KOOROOTANG HOMESTEAD 604 Esplanade, Mount Martha

5975 2233

October 2018

TIDES OF LIFE CHAPEL 39A Boneo Road, Rosebud

5986 1200

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2018 Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival Events

The Briars Events

Venue: 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha

Present your Seniors Card to receive these offers.

Shire Nursery

Wed 10 to Fri 12 October, 9am – 3.30pm

All plants at wholesale prices. The Shire Nursery specialises in native and indigenous plants.

Cost: Wholesale prices

Enquiries: 5974 8417 or nursery@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Josephine’s Restaurant

Wed 10 to Fri 12 October, 10am – 4pm

Venue: Vern Wright Reserve, 20 Eliza Street, Capel Sound Cost: Free

Enquiries: Terri 0421 486 890 or rndcroquet@gmail.com

Seniors Try Bowls

Fri 26 October, 2.30 – 4.30pm

Balnarring Bowls & Social Club

Try lawn bowls with the guidance of our senior bowlers.

Bowls and afternoon tea supplied. Stay on after 4.30pm to socialise with club members at the club’s first barefoot bowls twilight session of the season.

Venue: 12a Bruce Street, Balnarring

Treat yourself to morning or afternoon tea at Josephine’s Restaurant at The Briars. $8 Devonshire Tea or $20 for a 2 course seniors lunch (including soup) and 10% discount on other menu items. Bookings required.

Cost: Free

Enquiries: 5974 1104

Sun 21 October, 11.45am – 3.15pm

Cost: Devonshire Tea $8 / 2 course lunch $20

Mon 8 to Fri 12 October, 10am – 4pm

Enjoy FREE entry into the two-acre landscaped gardens showcasing artistic hedging, perennials and old-world roses, including the David Austin. Bookings essential.

Cost: $8 - Coffee and cake

Somerville Senior Citizens Club

Wed 24 October, 10am – 3pm

Open day. 10am: Art, Tai Chi demonstration, plant sales, meditation. Buffet lunch. 1pm: Bingo or a movie and afternoon tea Sun 28 October, 12.45 – 3pm

Indoor bowls and afternoon tea.

Enquiries: 5974 4833

Brain Training Apps For Seniors

Try Golf

Fri 26 October, 11am

Fri 12 October, 9.30am

Mount Martha Public Golf Course

Learn a new skill, meet new friends! Book your place for a 5-hole, come and try game of golf, followed by morning tea.

Bookings essential.

Venue: 275 Forest Drive, Mount Martha Cost: Free

Enquiries: Pro Shop 5974 2266

Garden Party Croquet

Thur 18 & Mon 22 October, 1 – 3pm RNB Croquet Club

Come along for a fun game of croquet with afternoon tea.

Coaching will be provided for new players and all equipment will be supplied. Dress in layers and wear flat shoes, but most importantly, bring a smile! No booking required.

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BBQ, indoor bowls and afternoon tea.

Angus & Rose

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Enquiries: Celia 0427 858 378

October 2018

Rosebud Library

Thur 1 November, 11am

Mornington Library

Join us for an interactive play with brain training apps for seniors. There are many brain training apps available to download straight to your tablet or smartphone and help you improve your memory, focus and concentration, and fight the effects of ageing. Bring your own device or use the library iPads for the session. Brain training doesn’t have to be hard, it can be enjoyable and fun!

Venue: McDowell Street, Rosebud, 2 Vancouver Street, Mornington Cost: Free

Enquiries: Rosebud 5950 1230 Mornington 5950 1820

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FROM FURLONG TO FOOD

Eat & Drink

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n the iconic horseracing facility where Lee Freedman and his three brothers trained some of the greatest horses in Australian history is now the St Andrews Beach Brewery where you’ll find hops, vegetables and farm animals, instead of horses. Executive chef, Jeff Young, is amongst a team of young and dedicated professionals on a mission to keep the racing legend alive while bringing a quality food and beer experience to the peninsula.

Formerly the Executive Chef at The Pantry in Brighton, Jeff has been on board with the brewery kitchen since its inception.

“I started here in October and helped design the kitchen,” said Jeff who is originally from New Zealand and has worked around the world an all over Australia. “I grew up around kitchens as dad had a business that built new kitchens and I did my apprenticeship in New Zealand, in fine dining Italian.”

After working as a chef for three decades, travelling all over the UK and Australia, working on charter trains and in the best restaurants, it is a pleasant change to be based in the peaceful heart of the peninsula.

“I love working down here and we live on the peninsula now so it’s a great drive through the farmland to work every day,” said Jeff.

“Setting up the kitchen from scratch has been incredible and the menu is evolving within the brief of casual brewery meals.”

Always determined to do something unique, Jeff insisted on designing a more diverse menu than the male-oriented beer style food of burgers and pizza.

“We have awesome burgers, chicken wings and great pizzas but I wanted something for the families to also enjoy so we have four

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different salads, and healthier choice options. It’s great to have something for everyone who comes here to enjoy,” said Jeff, of the food which has an Asian and Mexican street food influence.

“We have some great dishes with chili, and a kransky which is very popular but also the staples that never change like the burgers and pizza.”

The working farm has all the produce that the kitchen needs so the property is basically self-sufficient; another bonus that appeals to Jeff.

“We use a lot of our own produce. We have our own bee hives so use our own honey. We have beef, sheep and pigs and grow our own vegetables, so the idea is that eventually the menu will come from all our own products,” said Jeff, who is currently working on creating a summer menu. “It is all about quality, fresh ingredients and creating dishes that people can enjoy together with lots of share plates to create a fun, casual environment.”

St Andrews Beach Brewery is a 38 hectare property that was once home to one of Australia's premier horse training facilities and proudly boasts a 1,200m grassed race track which is now an exceptionally large fruit and vegetable patch. It has hectares of hops, fruit trees, farm animals and bee hives, all of which come together to create the perfect menu to go with the craft beers and peninsula wines.

St Andrews Beach Brewery is at 160 Sandy Road, Fingal.

Phone 5988 6854. www.standrewsbeachbrewery.com.au

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2kg chicken wings 100g korean fermented hot pepper paste 50g korean fermented soybean paste Sweet potato starch Coriander Spring onion Red chilli Sesame seeds (toasted)

1. Cut wings into wingettes & drumettes (discard tips) cover with cold water & bring to the boil 2. Strain & set aside to cool in fridge 3. Coat chicken in sweet potato starch deep fry180c until golden 4. Mix both pastes together 5. Roll golden chicken in paste

Plate & garnish with coriander, spring onion, red chilli & sesame seeds

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250gm Char Grilled Eye Filet, potato galette and green beans.

Sauces, roasted mushroom, creamy pepper, garlic butter and red wine jus.

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614 The Esplanade, Mount Martha Phone 5975 1555 www.thedavahotel.com

Thai Beef Salad beef strips, spinach, bean shoots, tomato, cucumber, red onion, asian cabbage, cashews and asian dressing.

Emu Egg Scrambled with macadamia pesto/ lemon myrtle / mushrooms & pickled onion.

Monkey Business 1/277 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana Phone 5981 0685 www.monkeybusinessdromana.com.au

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Rannoch Farm Quail breast and leg with nashi pear, hay baked and pickled celeriac (gf,df)

Pork Belly Pizza mozzarella, roasted pork belly, balsamic onions & radicchio.

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Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck Phone 03 5950 8000 www.racv.com.au/capeschanck

Massaman roasted duck in a rich aromatic coconut sauce, soft potato, carrot, and steamed fragrant rice

160 Sandy Road, Fingal Phone 5988 6854 www.standrewsbeachbrewery.com.au.com.au

Gourmet Paddock 2/8 Russell St, Balnarring Phone 5983 2559 www.gourmetpaddock.com.au

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IT ALL BEGAN WITH AN OLIVE TREE

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ith patience, passion, and sixteen years of persistent work, two former corporate professionals can safely say they have created their dream property with Green Olive at Red Hill. For Greg and Sue O’Donoghue the serendipitous moment occurred seventeen years ago after driving back to the city from Sorrento and spotting a property for sale in the hinterland.

Peninsula Essence talks to Greg about the journey that brought his big idea to fruition.

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“Sue and I had always dreamed about owning our own business around our love of food and travel and that dream was fostered when we found the 27 acre property by chance in 2002,” said Greg. “By 2003, we had planted the first olive grove. Everything was done from scratch; there wasn’t even a gate into the property so we built one.”

With the idea quickly gaining momentum, within twelve months Sue and Greg, along with their young children, started a café in Sorrento; Green Olive Gourmet Café.

“That was our first venture into hospitality, selling gourmet products and eventually being able to sell our own that we grew

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on the property,” said Greg, recalling the hours the couple had to put into the new business. “It was very full-on from the start.

I even remember our little ones sleeping under the table while we worked.”

Within ten years, the family had sold the Sorrento cafe, create da vineyard and built a home on the property where they still live to this day.

“It has been an incredible journey, and we are proud that everything has been done from scratch,” said Greg of the paddock-to-plate business that they began with just a simple planting of olive trees and has become a magnificent property with farm animals, manicured gardens, vines and olive trees that line the driveway. “We now produce olives, grapes, herbs and vegetables in abundance, have our own sheep and chickens roaming free, and have continued to be fully sustainable in our practices with virtually zero carbon emissions.”

The priorities have been clear from the start for the couple – simple fresh food, hand grown, great wines and olive products and all done in a sustainable way.

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“We live, breathe and eat on the property. We have no carbon footprint and walk from our residence to work,” he said.

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“The lucky thing for us is google, when it came to learning about sustainably,” he said with a laugh. “We also travel a lot and have found the US is leading the way around sustainable farming. I think this year is going to be a dry one in Australia so every drop will be precious.”

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gas, and no TV. We produce 15 kw solar power and 250000 litres of rainwater from the farm shed and the residence, use our dam water in the toilets and have an aerated black and grey water septic system, treated on the property and pumped into the lambing paddocks for irrigation,” said Greg, explaining that these days people are more conscious of where their food comes from. “We found there was a real market for that and how to do it in a sustainable way. We do a lot of composting. All of our kitchen waste goes to compost and we bring the local chicken manure and put that back into the gardens and vineyard.”

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Mt Martha

Mount Martha is a seaside town, 60 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district, on the Mornington Peninsula. It has an area of 17.2 square kilometres. Population in 2011 was 17,087 and the 2016 forecast was 18,854.

While Mount Martha offers only a small commercial centre in Lochiel Avenue, it is an ideal destination for those visitors seeking a scenic and less commercial holiday location where the surrounding bushland meets the coast.

Safe swimming beaches with wide sandy stretches exist just north and south of the commercial centre, lined with rows of colourful bathing boxes. However, much of the coast around Mount Martha typically consists of rocky cliffs with bushland up above, offering a number of walking tracks and scenic viewing spots. A worthwhile drive is along the Esplanade - a coastal road linking Mount Martha with Mornington in the north and Safety Beach in the south. This hilly and winding road hugs the steep coastline, with views down to the bay on one side, while exclusive homes perched high above the coast feature on the other side.

Other attractions in Mount Martha include Balcombe Creek, which swells into a wide body of water near the coast and is surrounded by a boardwalk and is home to a rich selection bird life. Also of interest to nature lovers is Mount Martha Park which consists of 53 hectares of native bushland and walking trails surrounding the 160 metre peak of Mount Martha, offering panoramic views of the bay and towards Arthurs Seat.

The Briars Park is an historic property in Mount Martha that includes the graceful Briars Homestead which was built in stages commencing in 1848 and is open for public tours. The park also includes a visitor’s

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centre, vineyard, nursery, restaurant, and a large wildlife reserve featuring wetlands and bird observation hides. There are number of walking trails through the wetlands, woodlands and pastures.

Median house price to buy is $764,500 and to rent is $480 per week.

Celebrity sightings in Mt Martha include Megan Gale, Andy Lee and Shaun Hampson.

Mount Martha’s highest point bears the area's name and reaches 160 metres (520 ft). The peak was named after Martha Lonsdale, the wife of the colonist William Lonsdale. It marks the start of the Selwyn fault, a geological formation which runs to the eastern Dandenong Ranges.

From the 1990's to the present the Mount Martha area has experienced significant population growth particularly in the south with the Martha Cove marina development as well as east towards the Moorooduc Highway.

Mount Martha Surf Lifesaving Club holds the popular annual Mount Martha Australia Day Swim, the "MMAD Swim". Golfers play at the course of the Mount Martha Golf Club on Forest Drive. Mount Martha is also home to public tennis courts, four football ovals and numerous grass reserves.

Peninsula Link and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway are both major arterial routes to both Mount Martha and the Mornington Peninsula, from Melbourne via the EastLink tollway.

Coffee Safari Fresh brewed coffee is a must have for weekends away and Main Ridge coffee is second to none with great coffee haunts around the town. Here are a few to check out when head down to this beautiful end of the world.

MR CURTIS SHOP 4, 42 LOCHIEL AVENUE Located upstairs on the corner this groovy relaxed café/restaurant serves great coffee while you look out over the bay.

VIA BATTISTI 26 LOCHIEL AVENUE Small bright café on the main shopping strip with inside and alfresco dining. Baristas make coffee in front of the bifold windows.

PROVIDORE 3 BAY ROAD Great café for coffee and breakfast with plenty of seating and extensive menu.

COFFEE TRADERS HOWEY ROAD Consistently good coffee and great food to match. Casual and cool vibe.

What to do

Whether it’s enjoying the white sandy beaches or browsing the many wonderful boutique shops along the strip, you will always find something to do in Mt Martha.

Relax on the upstairs balcony at Mr Curtis as you look over the 180 degree vista of the bay, or enjoy a great coffee at Via Battisti or one of the many coffee shops along the boulevard before strolling along the boardwalk of the Balcombe estuary reserve.

Photography: Yanni

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA BUILDER

Venn Constructions, firmly established in the Mornington Peninsula, is a builder of premium houses, carrying out renovations and extensions, knock down and rebuild projects and commercial construction work.

As needed we advise on cost benefits and functionality of homes during the planning stage as well as leading the design of buildings with our clients.

Through continuous liaison and consultation with clients we strive towards establishing and maintaining trust, to have peace of mind in the successful completion of projects leaving behind fulfillment for us and them.

By using only quality material and qualified workmanship as cornerstones of our construction process, we deliver satisfaction to home owners, hospitality businesses and facilities at wineries.

Phone (03) 8678-1771 info@vennconstructions.com.au www.vennconstructions.com.au

SD ACCOUNTING SERVICES

SD Accounting Services was established in 2009 and specialises in providing professional, efficient and cost effective taxation and accounting services for small to medium-sized businesses, individuals and selfmanaged superannuation funds.

The business was established in Darwin, and provided accounting services for businesses, ranging from retail shops to a 4200sq km cattle station.

The growing business relocated to Mount Martha in 2013 with many Darwin clients continuing to use the service despite the distance. Sue is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, Registered Tax Agent and member of the National Tax and Accountants Association.

She has a real understanding and knowledge of the issues involved in running a business, strives to put her clients in the best possible financial position and enjoys seeing their every success.

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Warlimont & Nutt has been selling real estate across the Mornington Peninsula since 1952. We combine a great depth of local knowledge with the latest technologies and vast experience to set a benchmark in real estate services.

When you need local real estate advice, ask Warlimont & Nutt.

Warlimont & Nutt Pty Ltd 30 Lochiel Avenue, Mount Martha T / 03 5974 1401 sales@wnre.com.au wnre.com.au

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GOLF: IT'S A GREAT SPORT FOR KIDS.......

The Mt Martha Public Golf Course has 18 holes of lush, irrigated, couch fairways that await golfers of all standards, and last year took the initiative to encourage young people to golf.

With fabulous facilities on offer, the sport of golf has traditionally been an older person’s sport but now children are getting out there and having a hit too.

Through the MyGolf Australia program, children from five to 12 years of age are enjoying the activity of the sport which was introduced by Mount Martha Public Golf Course last year.

A 10 week introductory program to the sport, the MyGolf program is designed for 5 to 12 year olds and is the major driver of junior golf participation in Australia. The MyGolf program aims to increase participation and engagement in golf by children, and provide a fun, accessible and satisfying introduction to the sport of golf by promoting skills development, as well as the social and fun aspects of the sport, to the wider community.

“We started doing the MyGolf program for 5 to 12

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year in term four last year. We wanted to get more youngsters involved in golf and get the sport up and running with the younger crowd, it’s been fantastic and a huge success, from that it has progressed to a junior MyGolf league which is peninsula based, and have a nine hole competition which is modified and half way down the fairway. Last year at the final day we

Set on top of the Mornington Peninsula, Mount Martha Public Golf Course is fast becoming a favourite amongst golfers of all abilities. Boasting some of the best views on the Peninsula, the course offers the perfect vantage point to take in the skyline from Melbourne and right around Port Philip Bay. We offer a family friendly atmosphere and welcome both professional and social groups to enjoy a great day out. Whether you’re a beginner, pro or somewhere in between, make the most of our affordable green fees and season memberships.

Golfers of all standards are sure to find a favourite spot amidst our 18 holes of plush fairways and greens.

Our social lounges, spike bar and free BBQs provide the perfect setting to spend

time with loved ones, meet new people or simply enjoy a little time to yourself.

If alone time is more your thing, the course is ideal to make your own way at your preferred pace.

You’re sure to find a bargain in our fully stocked Proshop featuring all the major brands; so tee yourself up with a box of balls or walk the course in a new pair of shoes, whatever your needs we have you covered.

Never played golf before? We encourage you to give it a go at Mount Martha Public Golf Course. We’ll provide all the equipment you need on hire, plus a trolley or motorised cart to help make sure your first game creates a lasting memory.

For more details please visit our website: mtmarthapublicgc.com.au Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/mmpgc

AT THE MT MARTHA GOLF COURSE had about 80 kids and parents from different clubs all over the peninsula.,” said Trisha Brassington, pro shop administrator, retail officer and community golf instructor.

The program is fun and engaging for juniors to keep them involved and excited about golf. It introduces children to valuable life skills throughout the program that will not only assist them on the course but also in everyday life. Each level of the program focuses on developing two specific skills such as respect, sportsmanship and perseverance.

“For kids, it is the enjoyment of getting out there and we do putting competitions and score through the point system which they love. Our golf professional, Neil Clutterbuck, is brilliant with the kids, who thoroughly enjoy every minute of it,” said Ms Brassington.

Mount Martha Public Golf Course has a family friendly atmosphere and is then only shire operated golf course on the peninsula so everyone can play there. All your golf retail needs will be met onsite in the fully stocked

Pro Shop including before and after game food and refreshments. If you have never played before bring yourself to the course and with our hire sets, buggies and motorised carts you will be well equipped to enjoy your golfing experience.

Mount Martha Public Golf Course is at Forest Drive, Mount Martha.

Phone 5974 2266. www.mtmarthapublicgc.com.au

GOLF AT THE SOCIAL, AFFORDABLE, FRIENDLY MT MARTHA CLUB MEET NEW PEOPLE IN A FUN, ACTIVE RELAXED ENVIRONMENT FREE MIXED 9 HOLES OF GOLF Call MARG 0414 773 153 or WENDY 0427 370 222

275 Forest Drive Mt Martha (03) 5974 2266 www.mmgc.com.au

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MT MARTHA OPTICAL CARING FOR YOUR VISION

Mt Martha optical has been part of Mt Martha Village since 1991 and has be owned by Kirsty Banfield for the past twenty years.

Mt Martha Optical offers screening for cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Retinal photography and ocular coherence tomography allows us to detect changes to the retina earlier than ever before. We work closely with our local GP’s providing diabetic eye care screening, Vic roads assessments and general optometric care.

Mt Martha Optical have recently invested in a Zeiss i-profiler which allows us to measure the natural aberrations of your eye and then tailor the lens prescription for you to further enhance the quality of your vision particularly for night driving.

Phone 5974 4000 to arrange an appointment for an eye examination.

Total vision care at the heart of the Mornington Peninsula

4/34 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha

5974 4000

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GREAT HOME LOAN PACKAGES

The Mount Martha Community Bank® has made a strong contribution back into the local community through its sponsorship and grants program. The Banks charter is to return 80% of it’s profit to the community.

Mount Martha Community Bank® is owned by local shareholders, run by a local Board and staffed by local people. All passionate about making a positive impact on their local community.

The Board and staff are very proud of their contribution to local clubs, organisations. One of their favourites is the sponsorship of Story Dog – with a dog named Lucy attending local Primary Schools helping children with reading difficulties overcome their own inhibitions.

Lucy is an excellent listener. Without this program many children can fall behind with their literacy skills, and cause other social skill issues.

Mount Martha Community Bank® offers full banking services to meet all personal and business needs.

Kerry Debernardi I Mount Martha Community Bank® P: (03) 5974 4518 E: mountmarthamailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

VIA BATTISTI

No matter which of the 365 days of the year you visit, Via Battisti is always buzzing with locals and visitors enjoying the relaxed cosmopolitan vibe by the beach, fabulous coffee, meals and a delicious deli cabinet.

A typical day at Via Battisti is enjoying the best coffee in town with speciality coffee by Proud Mary and alternative brewing methods including Cold Drip Coffee, or espresso, a selection of cakes, gourmet salads, paninis, and ciabattas to choose from.

Via Battisti also do a breakfast and brunch menu which has become very popular. Check out the display cabinet with homemade spanakopita, beef and vegetable lasagne and soups of the day , like the popular minestrone and Moroccan spiced pumpkin with coconut cream, or the petit cake, chocolate mousse cup, and homemade brownies to die for.

Team Battisti include fearless leader Dan Force, foodie manager Deb Baines and head barista Leo Branasarless 26 Lochiel Avenue Mount Martha Phone 5974 4999

MAIN EXPOSURE NOW ONLINE!

Main Exposure, a mainstay of the Mount Martha shopping strip, is a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists alike. With a wide offering of women’s fashion, accessories and homewares, the store has a costal feel that reflects the beachside surrounds.

Spring fashion is already in store with a beautiful range of bright and earthy colour palettes by Australian and European labels. Lovely natural linens, edgy denim and feminine dresses, there is an array of choice for your new season wardrobe. We are also proudly now stocking the Australian Mela Purdie label in our Mornington store and online. We have recently launched our online store showcasing our fashion and accessory brands.

Whether you are styling a bohemian, coastal or classic look, our Spring homeware ranges offer some inspiring choices. Browse our contemporary ranges of furniture, lamps, cushions and homewares.

6 Lochiel Ave 35 Main St Mt Martha 5974 2235 35 Main St Mornington 5977 1935 www.mainexposure.com.au Follow us - Instagram #mainexposure & Facebook.

Main Exposure has been a popular destination for women’s fashion in Mornington for over 20 years. Its success is based on a great mix of unusual overseas brands as well as some great classic Australian labels. With experienced customer service, they can offer you great advice for your upcoming Spring/ Summer wardrobe.

A typical day in our cabinet with home made spanakopita, lasagnes, paninis, soups and salads & you’ll just love our speciality coffee roasted by ‘Proud Mary’ 26 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha P:5974 4999 Op e n e very day o f t he y ear!

NOW ONLINE

W W W. M A I N E X P O S U R E . C O M . A U 35 Main St, Mornington | 5977 1935

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SALON BLISS - A PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO YOUR HAIR AND BEAUTY Welcome to Salon Bliss Mt Martha, situated in a boutique locale at the rear of 26 Lochiel Avenue, Mount Martha Village.

This boutique hair and beauty salon is for those who expect the best, so treat yourself and come and escape the stress of everyday living. At Salon Bliss Mt Martha we offer our clients a team of highly qualified specialists in this area of cutting, colour, perm, style and beauty services. Should you desire a feeling of complete well being and impeccable grooming, our services are created just for you.

The salon was established in 2003 and has grown to be one of the most renowned boutique hair salons on the Mornington Peninsula. Your made to feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you walk through the door. Our client experience and service will exceed your expectations.

Our staff will work with you from initial consultation through to recommending after care products.

We are here to help and make you feel very special.

Salon Bliss Mt Martha delivers dedication, commitment and excellence with the use of Kerastase products at the basin. Our product of choice for colouring is Affinage and we are exclusive stockists and retailers of the Kerastase product range.

Open Mon to Sat, with late night appointments available Thursday.

Phone 5974 2956

Nestled in the heart of the Mt Martha village you will find Salon Bliss. You are made to feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you walk through the door. Our client experience and service will exceed your expectations.

We exclusively retail the acclaimed Kerastase range of hair products. Kerastase is also used at the basin along with their various hair treatments. We use Affinage for hair colouring, which is an iconic Australian brand that delivers an amazing look and result.

Visit Marita, Mandy and Irene for a truly blissful and uplifting experience.

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Salon Bliss is located at Rear 26 Lochiel Avenue, Mt Martha Village Phone 5974 2956

Mention this ad for a complimentary Hair Mask treatment at basin

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Real Estate

SILO SALE

By Melissa Walsh

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Frankston house built around a silo that was used to store wheat 130 years ago has sold at auction to a home buyer that lives in Sandhurst. Locals and history buffs breathed a sigh of relief when the property sold as a private residence and not to a developer.

1990’s, cladding it in bluestone and rendering it.

“When the property sold to a home buyer, a lot of people were relieved as it means the history will be saved,” said Barry Plant Frankston Director, Thomas Larkin. “The home has a lot of quirky features with the staircase that came out of an old ship wreck. It was extended, and its last owner had brightened up with leadlight windows and light fixtures.”

“It is unique and imposing, and a one of a kind historic residence that is undoubtedely one of Frankston's most intriguing homes,” said Mr Larkin, of the home that is built around its recognisable silo and set across an expansive allotment of approximately 1153m2. “It does have an ingenious floorplan that maximises space and light throughout. It is complemented by picturesque stain glass windows, decorative woodwork and a fireplace, an inground pool, and three good sized bedrooms.”

While the auction saw a crowd of 50, it was sole bidders that had been keen to secure the home for its quirkiness, history and character.

“It’s such an amazing home and so close to the beach as well,” said Mr Larkin.

The original silo was used as a wheat store by James Raeburn Petrie, a coal merchant in the late 1800’s. At the time the area was all farming land. The silo was turned into a farmhouse in the early

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The silo features a circular entrance hall and sitting room on the ground floor and the main bedroom a level up. The rooms are connected by the spiral staircase from a sailing ship that wrecked off the coast of Frankston.

While the price achieved at the 2 Cricklewood Avenue property remains undisclosed, Mr Larkin says it did fall within the $800,000 to $880,000 estimation that the team at Barry Plant quoted.

“The buyers were thrilled with the price, as were the vendors and the history will remain intact with the silo house a special piece of Frankston history.”

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History

CAPTURED LIVES-Australia's Wartime Internment Camps

Book review by Peter McCullough

Australia's contribution in World War One is well known: from a population of less than 5 million, an astounding number exceeding 400,000 would enlist. Of these, some 60,000 would not return.

However, as Peter Monteath points out in “Captured Lives�, Australia itself could not remain untouched by war and had to consider how to deal with the 'enemy at home'- people whose nationality was that of one of the states with which Australia was locked in battle.

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At first that meant Germans, but over time it meant many others including people from Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria. The rate of arrest and detention of people who provoked the suspicion of the authorities, or even their neighbours, grew in the second year of the war. It peaked in May, 1915, when the casualty lists from Gallipoli were being published. Many of those interned because of the suspicions levelled against them were bewildered by their treatment.

Their frustration was compounded by the harsh reality that they had no idea when the war might end and when they might be released.

Left: Langwarrin Internment Camp after it was fully established, with the hospital on the left.

Above: With the consolidation of the internment camp system, the largest of the concentration camps was established at Holdsworthy in New South Wales.

Of nearly 7,000 people who were interned in Australia during the First World War, the only genuine combatants captured as a result of a military operation were the survivors of SMS Emden which was sunk by HMAS Sydney. The others were housed initially in camps in each state although, as the war continued, there was a consolidation at one large camp at Holdsworthy in NSW for economic reasons.

In Victoria, the police depot on St. Kilda Road and the artillery barracks at Maribyrnong housed the first prisoners, but it was clear that neither of those facilities would suffice in the longer term. The military authorities decided to establish a camp at Langwarrin on the site of a former military camp, the land for which had been set aside in 1886. At that time McClelland Drive was known as Camp Road and the camp's existence had led to the establishment of a railway station nearby.

Although it was intended that Langwarrin would house up to 500 internees, in November 1915 it was recorded that there were 769 Germans, 104 Austrians and 72 Turks in the camp. Accommodation was at best crude. Over time, the prisoners supplemented the leaky tents with wooden structures, built largely by the sweat of their own labour and at their own expense. However the photograph taken

towards the end of 1915 indicated that conditions were greatly improved. “In time, Langwarrin was closed down and its population transferred to New South Wales. Yet Langwarrin had a longer history than most camps. It served as a kind of transit camp for internees from other military districts who were being sent on to the camps further north.

In at least one instance, the conditions offered men in transit fell far short of acceptable standards. Prisoners on their way from Western Australia were placed in arrest cells in Langwarrin where they shared facilities with Australian soldiers undergoing treatment for venereal diseases.�(Page 43) By December, 1917, only 320 detainees remained at Langwarrin.

Today the site of the former military/internment camp is the popular Flora and Fauna Reserve.

While conditions in the camps established during the Second World War were of a reasonable standard, the same could not be said about the earlier camps, particularly Holdsworthy which at one time held over 6,000 prisoners. Peter Monteath manages to capture this quite graphically: continued next page...

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Top left: The remains of the fountain, which was in front of the hospital, can still be seen at the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Park today.

Above: Watercolour of Tatura's Camp 2, 1942, painted by Leonhard Adams, a refugee from Germany.

Left: The Dhurringile Mansion, near Tatura, which was used to accommodate German officers including Captain Detmers.

“With so many men gathered together in one place and with little to occupy them, Holdsworthy was not just spartan but could also be rough. Some criminal elements in the camp banded together in 1915 to form a group called the 'Black Hand'. They resorted to mafia-like strategies of extortion and bashings to exert their influence; other prisoners came to fear for their lives. Eventually some of the crew from the Emden countered the threat by forming the selfstyled 'White Hand'. On 6 May, 1916, its members saw to it that the driving elements behind the 'Black Hand' were 'herded together, overpowered, beaten up, and eventually thrown over the barbed wire'. As these dramatic events unfolded, the military authorities looked on.”(Page 51) During the Second World War one of the many tasks that the authorities faced was housing the thousands of prisoners of war as well

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as a large number of internees whose background and/or nationality made them a security risk. Consequently a number of special camps were established, staffed mainly by World War One veterans who were considered too old for front-line duty. In Victoria these camps were located in the Goulburn Valley (Tatura, Rushworth, Murchison and Dhurringile) and Myrtleford.

“Captured Lives” provides information about the camps and the challenges they presented. The Cowra breakout, which resulted in the death of 232 Japanese prisoners and 4 Australian soldiers, is dealt with in some detail, as is the treatment of the 'Dunera boys', a shipload of internees, most of whom had fled Nazi Germany and were predominately Jewish. They had been treated harshly by the British authorities and their guards on the ship had been quite brutal.

Fearing more of the same, they were herded onto a train bound for

Above: Newspaper report of the Cowra outbreak.

Top right: Theodore Detmers, captain of the German raider Kormoran, who led the escape from Dhurringile.

Right: Franz Stampfl, a Dunera Boy who rose to prominence as an athletics coach.

Hay. However, as one passenger recalled: “Once we were on the train everyone was friendly, especially the guards... Our guard, George, got tired of standing beside the door with his rifle and came to sit beside us to have what he called a 'yarn'...'Just hold my rifle for a sec. while I roll myself a smoke.' We were quite flabbergasted...� (Page 130) Monteath's book contains a number of short pen pictures of some of the camps' occupants. Two, in particular, are colourful identities: Theodor Detmers, the captain of the German merchant raider the Kormoran which sank HMAS Sydney, and who later led an escape of 17 German officers from Dhurringile; and Franz Stamfl, a Dunera boy who rose to prominence as an athletics coach, initially in Britain where Roger Bannister was one of his proteges, and later in Australia.

CAPTURED LIVES - Australia's Wartime Internment Camps by Peter Monteath is available at all good bookshops. RRP $40.

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