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Living & visiting on the Mornington Peninsula

Strictly Mercurio • Fixer Uppers • Spirit Of Adventure • Sustainable Fashion The Tale Of An Ancient Mariner • Making An Impact • Celebrating Culture • Healing Harmonies Colours Of White • Seafood Dream Team • From Bottle To Board • Dalywaters • Mr Planck, Sir

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Leading 10. Strictly Mercurio

Paul Mercurio was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. it has been a long road to recognition for the Australian performer.

14. Fixer Uppers

Following in the footsteps of similar community gatherings in Europe, the first Mornington Peninsula Repair Café opened its doors in Rye two years ago.

16. Spirit Of Adventure

Sophie Ciszek, a professional yachtsperson, the spirit of adventure has run in her veins from the first time she set foot on a boat at the age of two.

20. Sustainable Fashion

From a young age, fashion design has always been forward in Kathy Subic’s mind.

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24. The Tale Of An Ancient Mariner

Soon celebrating his 100th birthday, Captain Egon Pedersen, spins a captivating story of seafaring days.

WEDDING feature

Arts 31. Making An Impact

Inspired by the wild natural environment, Peninsula based expressionist artist Baden Croft captures his world with thick painterly strokes.

36. Celebrating Culture

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Balnarring resident Carissa Watts is proud to be performing at Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee festival, celebrating Aboriginal culture.

42. Healing Harmonies

Most people can name at least one artist or song that evokes an emotional response, reminding them of a significant moment in their life.

44. Colours Of White

Durham White's work can contain up to 1000 layers of photographic montage, weaving a rich and complex tapestry for the eye.

Eat & Drink Writers: Andrea Louise Thomas, Joe Novella, Cameron McCullough, Andrea Rowe, Rachel Doyle, Erica Louise, Peter McCullough, Ilma Hackett.

Photography: Yanni, Gary Sissons Creative: Sam Loverso, Dannielle Espagne Publisher: Melissa McCullough Advertising: Brooke Hughes, 0409 219 282 or brooke@mpnews.com.au Marg Harrison, 0414 773 153 or marg@mpnews.com.au

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Disclaimer: The authors and publisher do not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. This publication is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians.

The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

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Two year 12 students have come up with a line of eco friendly up cycled glass cheese boards made from flattened wine bottles.

Real Estate 106. "Dalywaters"

A manicured garden wonderland encompassing 4.04 hectares, on the property market in Mornington.

108. Mr Planck, Sir

Learn about Mr Septimus Miller Planck, the teacher. The year was 1871; the school, Rural School No 104 at Balnarring.

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88. Seafood Dream Team

Cover Image by Yanni Celebrating its 50th issue, Peninsula Essence started in the Spring of 2014. It's been a revealing showcase for journalists, authors, painters, photographers, film makers, dancers, sporting heroes, local producers of food and beverage and anyone who has ever contributed to the Essence that is the Mornington Peninsula.

March 2020

Every Month 7. Peninsula Events 8. Peninsula Styles 46. Social Photos 91. Recipe 92. Must Try Dishes 99. Crossword

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Upcoming Peninsula RED HILL SHOW

7 March 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM A celebration of agriculture, heritage, cooking, crafts, entertainment and much more! The showgrounds will be transformed into a colourful, appetizing, entertaining spectacle for the whole family. A highlight of the 92nd show is the celebration of the Mornington Peninsula Paddock which will showcase many local producers from Main Ridge Dairy to Tuerong Farm wheat producers to Red Hill Brewery and everything else inbetween. www.redhillshow.com.au

AMERICAN SONG

18 March 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM The latest play from acclaimed Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, American Song tackles the confronting and heartbreaking issue of gun violence, reaching beyond national or cultural borders in an intimate exploration of love, forgiveness and parental responsibility. With Murray-Smith's characteristically deft wit and compassion she makes a difficult topic thoroughly gripping, wryly humorous and deeply moving.

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MARCH 2020 PENINSULA PIERS AND PINOTS

MORNINGTON PENINSULA RECORD FAIR

8 March 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Around 20-25 Mornington Peninsula wineries will showcase maritime cool climate pinots at Flinders Foreshore. There will also be delicious food and music to add to the festive vibe. Entry includes a Riedel tasting glass and all tastings.

Come along and treat yourself, friends or family to a day to relax and enjoy beautiful wine in a beautiful location. Online bookings via www.mpva.com.au

7 March 11.00 AM to 4.00 PM Vinyl is back! Featuring over 5,000 records (second hand, pre-loved and brand new) and a DJ spinning classic tracks. Free entry for all music lovers, collectors and casual shoppers alike! Held upstairs at Kirks on the Esplanade, enjoy beautiful bay views and a beer or peninsula wine as you crate dig. www. morningtonpeninsularecordfair. com

OUTTHERE SAILING @ SOMERS YACHT CLUB

THE PENINSULA PICNIC

22 March 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM The OutThere Sailing program offers 12-17 year olds a fantastic opportunity to experience sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and windsurfing. The aim of the program is to have fun, spend time with friends and learn new skills. All OutThere Sailing programs are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors. Anyone can get involved, whether they have sailed before or not. You don't have to be a member of a sailing club and you will be provided with all the necessary equipment. To find out about the program see www.discoversailing.org.au/ outthere

28 March 11:30 AM -7.00 PM The Peninsula Picnic returns to Mornington Racecourse with a huge music line up headlined by Bernard Fanning. A true celebration of the region's very best local chefs, resident restaurants, and expert vignerons and vineyards, The Peninsula Picnic seamlessly blends a foodie's paradise with great live music. Refer to the Peninsula Picnic website for full details of ticket inclusions and entry conditions.

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Learn to sail with a World Champion! Or two!

Anybody can learn to sail! Everybody can learn to sail!

At Mornington Yacht Club we have two World Champions* amongst our accredited instructors teaching any age and we’ll supply all the gear you’ll need. You don’t need to be a member and our range of sea-happy programs will include the one that’s perfect for you!

“Tackers” - Fun game-based “learn to sail” courses for 7 to 12 year olds.

There’s even an introduction to sailing program for “Little Tackers” 4 to 6.

“Out There Youth Sailing” - An active, fun program for 12 to 17 year olds.

Dinghy “learn to sail”, Stand-Up Paddleboard, Windsurfing and Keelboat experiences are available.

“Fun In The Sun” - Similar experiences are available for 6 to 11 year olds in our “Fun In The Sun” program.

Adult - We have courses from novice to the more experienced in dinghies and keelboats. Know the basics?

Try our “Learn to Race” program.

Find out more by contacting the club or going to our website.

*Sophie Jackson 2020 World Champion Aero 5 Rhett Gowans 2020 World Champion Aero 7

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Mornington Yacht Club Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington VIC 3931 Phone: (03) 5975 7001 www.morningtonyc.net.au

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STRICTLY Mercurio

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he citation read “For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to dance.” And with that, Mornington Peninsula resident Paul Mercurio was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.

But it has been a long road to recognition for the Australian performer. In fact, after first stepping on a stage 47 years ago, he sees it as recognition of a lifetime of contribution.

“I started dancing at nine,” said Paul.

“I was fortunate enough to attend a theatre high school in Fremantle where I was able to persue my love of dancing and acting”.

Eventually, Paul got a scholarship to the West Australian Ballet School Company and toured with them for a year.

After that came ten years performing as the principal dancer with the Sydney Dance Company.

During that time Paul developed a love of choreography, and while choreographing with the Sydney Dance Company, Baz Luhrmann, then relatively unknown, called him.

“He wanted to know if I was interested in contributing choreography to a film he was working on,” said Paul.

“Baz came and saw me dance and then asked if I would audition for the lead role”.

“I spent time travelling between Australia and the United States, and did work over there,” said Paul.

“But after about seven years of that I decided to settle in Australia.”

The decision was not without its consequences. The Australian entertainment industry is fickle and limited in its opportunities, and the ensuing years have seen Paul work in various aspects of the entertainment industry.

“It can be a little frustrating,” said Paul. “But that really is the Australian entertainment industry”.

“I have done lots of TV and 15 movies. But when I do Dancing with the Stars, people say to me, ‘Oh, so you have given up acting?’.

When I do Mercurio’s Menu people say to me, ‘Oh, so you have given up acting?’.

“The reality is that to earn a living as an entertainer in Australia, you have to be willing to try your hand at multiple things".

I feel like I have been able to nourish people with what I have done

What happened next would change the 28-year-old’s life journey and create a movie that would embed itself in Australia’s cultural lexicon.

“Strictly Ballroom was a huge hit. Not just in Australia but in many places around the world,” said Paul.

“But at the time we were making it, we didn’t realise that was going to be the case.

“It was Baz’s first film, and it was also a first for a lot of people working on the film.

“Basically what you see is people making a film, and having fun. I believe that the happiness and joy we invested into that film is what shines through.”

But Paul takes it in his stride.

“Fame is an interesting thing. I don’t seek it. It is a bi-product of my work. Sometimes it is terrific and sometimes it is not so great,” said Paul.

“And even now, when auditioning for roles, sometimes all that people can see is Scott Hastings from Strictly Ballroom in front of them.”

Paul currently has a recurring role in Neighbours, and his series Mercurio’s Menu is repeating on SBS.

He also has various enterprises, such as a range of rubs and condiments, and a desire to explore more into the world of food and beverage.

“I am really grateful for the opportunities I have had,” said Paul.

“I feel like I have been able to nourish people with what I have done”.

After all, he is an Australian icon. But he is also a husband (married for 32 years) and the father to three grown daughters.

“There was a mad rush at a certain time in my life, and it did slow down,” said Paul.

“But I believe I have always stayed true to myself”.

And as for the AM?

“It was a great story, well told. It came at the right time too; the world needed a fairy-tale”.

“It is a wonderful acknowledgement for the hard work I have put in”, said Paul

After Strictly Ballroom’s debut in 1992 there came a period of work and travel for Paul.

“There is a certain gravitas about it that sits gratefully on my shoulders”.

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FIXER Uppers

By Erica Louise Photos Yanni & Supplied

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ollowing in the footsteps of similar community gatherings in Europe, the first Mornington Peninsula Repair Café opened its doors in Rye two years ago. Since then, a further two repair cafes have opened in Mornington and Hastings. All three initiatives invite drop-in visitors to bring their broken items from home, to be repaired on the day by a handful of multi-skilled volunteers.

Sarah Race, who set-up the first Southern Peninsula Repair Café at Rye Community House, explains how the concept started: “We were looking for ways to engage with the community and to get more men into the centre. I read an article in a magazine about different ways people were engaging with the community. One sustainable project was the Melbourne Repair Café run by a lady called Michelle.”

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Michelle Fisher was invited to share her Melbourne Repair Café experience with the Rye Community House team, and explain what would be involved in running a local volunteer fix-it group. A subsequent meeting with the Mornington Peninsula Shire followed and the first Southern Peninsula Repair Café open day was held in February 2018.

The Mornington Repair Café then opened in November 2018, managed by Bill Hallett, a retired systems analyst. Bill and the Mornington Repair Café team are a group of fixers from both Mornington Mens Shed and members of a charitable group called Solve Disability Solutions, which help design and build specialist equipment for people with disabilities. But the work is heavily dependent on subsidies, which means projects are not always viable.

Bill saw an article about Repair Cafés in a newspaper and thought this would be a great way for members to work on regular shortterm projects.

“It’s a hoot! We really enjoy it,” says Bill. “Our very first client, who brought in an old wooden piano stool to be fixed, had been living on her own for thirty years. She was so impressed with the Repair Café she ended up staying for the entire afternoon, which is really what it’s all about. We enjoy fixing things but we also provide tea, coffee and a chat!”

During one of the first meet-ups at the Mornington Repair Café, a 93-year-old lady came in with a teddy on an electric tricycle that had seen better days. “The rusty battery holder was perished so we changed it for her and she was over the moon,” says Bill.

Repair Cafés are the answer to a couple of modern day conundrums.

The first is sustainability. By fixing broken items instead of having to replace them with new, fewer objects end up in landfill. Secondly, the gatherings provide opportunities for social engagement so that people of all ages can connect with others in the local community.

The Repair Cafés run on a donation basis. Volunteers, who are mostly retired, are skilled at sewing, handymen, carpenters, and there are even a couple of electricians at Hastings and Rye. No bookings are required. Members of the community are invited to bring in broken appliances, mechanical devices, garden tools, clothes, furniture, bicycles, crockery, toys or anything in need of a little love.

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Visitors who attend each Repair Café may not have the know-how or ability to fix their broken goods at home. They are encouraged to stay for a coffee or tea and watch their broken and often cherished piece come back to life, all the while meeting friendly folk from their local community.

Kim Manning, who manages the Repair Café in Hastings, tells the story of a gentleman who brought in an old commercial-sized juicer he found on the side of the road. He works at a local high school, which is where the now-fixed juicer will be put to good use.

Kim opened the Repair Café in Hastings in September 2019. She was involved in a similar initiative in Ringwood and has since moved to the Peninsula.

“When I moved to the Peninsula, I approached a few community centres with the idea of opening a Repair Café. The Hastings Community Hub were very encouraging and open to the idea of utilising the otherwise unused space at the weekends,“ says Kim.

“There is a VCAT class that’s run at the community hub as an alternative study program for students in their senior school years.

They’re really keen to get involved with the Repair Café and similar community-run sustainable events at the centre,” says Kim.

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“In October, we ran a zero-waste festival. This saw a much younger demographic of people visit our Repair Café in Rye, which was really exciting for us. People seem to be quite into the concept,” says Sarah. “People of all ages come along, from retirees to parents in their 30's who bring young kids along and get their toys fixed.”

It’s a hoot!

We really enjoy it

The Repair Café in Hastings runs the café side of their program a little differently. Kim has connected with a local high school to encourage students who are completing their Barista Certification to gain work experience by serving coffees on the day. Students are also encouraged to come down and see how broken goods are fixed and repaired.

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The Mornington Peninsula’s Repair Cafés have increased in popularity since the first meet-up, which saw more volunteers than attendees. However, the biggest Repair Café group in Rye saw 50 fixes completed by the end of the day.

The Repair Cafés in Rye and Hastings both offer tinkering tables to encourage children to come along and take apart broken, unrepairable objects (under parental supervision) and see how things work. The resulting loose screws and reusable parts are then used by the volunteers on future repair projects.

Whether you would like to volunteer at one of the three Mornington Peninsula Repair Cafés or if you have a broken piece in need of a fix, the Mornington and Hasting operations run year-round on the third Sunday of each month. Rye also operates on the same Sunday, however closes during the summer months between November and February.

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SPIRIT OF Adventure

By Joe Novella

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or most of us mere mortals, dreaming of sailing the seven seas is about as close as we come to doing it, but for Sophie Ciszek, a professional yachtsperson, the spirit of adventure has run in her veins from the first time she set foot on a boat at the age of two.

For Mornington-born Sophie, the sea has always been a big part of her life. “I was brought up on a boat until I was five years old,” she told the New York Times in a recent interview. “It’s bred into me.” When she was two years old, Sophie’s parents, avid yachties themselves, packed up their belongings, including Sophie and her brother, and set off aboard an Adams 40 yacht bound for Seattle via Japan. They sailed as far as the Solomon Islands where everyone except Sophie’s mum contracted malaria, so they turned the boat around and returned to Australia.

The family did make to the States eventually, where Sophie attended school until her high-school years when, once again, the family returned to Australia. They settled in Mornington and Sophie attending Woodleigh School.

In her time on the ocean, Sophie has covered more than 300,000 nautical miles including being a key part of an all-female crew in the 2014-15 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, a race around the world that runs every three years and can cover over 70,000 kilometres. During the race she herniated a disc in her back during a sail change on the Indian Ocean resulting in two weeks of excruciating pain and sciatica as the Team SCA yacht made its way into dock at Abu Dhabi. “The pain got so bad at times that my eyes would start watering and I’m not one to sit in my bunk and cry – but it did happen.”

But being on the bow of a boat requires a certain type of individual: tough and fearless. The bow is Sophie’s office, a confined work space at the front of the yacht that takes the brunt of what the elements can throw up. It is typically the domain of well-muscled men. Working the bow means relaying messages about conditions ahead, changing sails, climbing rigging in all weather and at all times. It requires great balance and endurance to make it to the elite level. “She’s very good, very strong and very tough as well,” said Stacey Jackson, Skipper of Sydney to Hobart entrant, Ocean Respect. And Sophie proved just how tough she was to all and

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sundry returning after back surgery and months of rehab to rejoin her team in Auckland and finish the 2014-15 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Since then, Sophie has pretty much done it all in the world of ocean racing, completing the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race aboard the boat MAPFRE which finished in second place. She has sailed in the Sydney to Hobart classic 7 times, coming a close second in the overall category aboard the all-female crewed Wild Oats X in 2018. She has sailed on iconic boats like Wild Thing, Brindabella and Shockwave and was named the Victorian Female Sailor of the Year in 2016.

So, what draws Sophie to a profession that means long hours at sea battling extremes of weather, one that is so far removed from the 8 foot Sabot dinghys she sailed at Mornington Yacht Club at the start of her sailing career? Even by her own admission, the job description doesn’t sound too appealing. “Mentally it’s tough,” she said of her job as a professional offshore racer. “It’s cold, freezing cold. It’s really uncomfortable. The conditions are just relentless.”

But it’s obvious she loves it. She loves the adrenaline and the continual test of mental strength, but most of all it’s clear that she loves the ocean.

Sophie was awarded a “Sustainability Award” in 2019 by Australian Sailing – Tasmania, for her time spent racing on Wild Oats X – Ocean Respect Racing, a partnership that promotes ocean

health. Her desire to protect our environment extends beyond the ocean to her rural property in Tasmania which is solar-powered, her vegie patch is watered with rain water and a wood-fired heater warms the house. In Tasmania she has recently volunteered to fight the fires that have ravaged her community, trying to protect the flora and fauna from destruction.

It is clear that Sophie has many stories to tell, much wisdom and insight to pass on about her adventurous life. She is the guest speaker at a business lunch to be held by the Mornington Yacht Club and MYC Foundation on Friday 3rd April. Details can be obtained on the MYC website or by emailing the club at admin@morningtonyc.net.au.

Being on the bow of a boat requires a certain type of individual – in short, tough and fearless

Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to a true legend.

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SUSTAINABLE Fashion

By Andrea Louise Thomas

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ashion has always been forward in clothing designer Kathy Subic’s mind. As a girl growing up in Yugoslavia, she followed all the latest fashion trends. She used to fill up her school exercise books with fashion sketches.

Kathy dreamt of one day working with Australian fashion icon, Norma Tullo, but it was Kathy’s grandmother who first sparked her interest in fashion.

Her maternal grandmother, Maria, was an excellent dressmaker so young Kathy got to see fine design and craftsmanship first-hand.

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When her family moved to Melbourne in 1969, eighteen-year-old Kathy was determined to work in the fashion industry. She went straight to Flinders Lane, the heart of the garment district, and knocked on doors until someone gave her a job. It was fortunate that she met a marvelous mentor and master patternmaker named Mr. Martin.

Mr. Martin said, “Kathy darling, to call yourself a designer you need to know how to make a pretty picture, to be a better designer you need to know how to make a pattern for that picture, to be a true designer, you must know how to make the garment properly!” continued next page...

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Kathy was keen to learn just that. Because she drew beautiful fashion sketches, Mr. Martin had Kathy working on the company’s stylebooks. Because of her keen interest and dedication to her work, Mr. Martin taught Kathy to make patterns, a skill that has been the cornerstone of her success as a fashion designer.

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After learning everything she could with him, Mr. Martin encouraged Kathy to move on. Then her dream came true. She started working for her idol, Norma Tullo - a true original and trendsetter in the Australian fashion industry. Kathy was very proud to work as head patternmaker at Tullo.

From there, she branched out as a freelance patternmaker. She was in demand around the clock because of the accuracy of her patternmaking, because she could get the job done, and because she could do it on time. Unfortunately, over time, the vibrant Australian fashion industry started to die off as work moved offshore.

It was then that Kathy decided to leave the city and move to Sorrento and two years, later to Flinders to work with her friend Kim in interior design. Kathy’s experience and meticulous skills translated beautifully to creating fully tailored soft furnishings. Kath and Kim (Yes, that’s what they call themselves.) were very successful in this business, but Kath longed to get back to fashion design.

Kath and Kim decided to open their own fashion house in Flinders in 2009. They created a brand called Zeega focusing on timeless, classic, elegant clothing crafted one garment at a time.

Kath calls this ‘slow fashion’. Kim says, “You can feel the love in the clothing,” because Kath genuinely loves her work.

Quality is the cornerstone of Zeega clothing. Every seam is bound, every button is sewn on by hand. Their clothes are made to last forever so their fashions need to be timeless too.

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Kath wants her designs to fit every woman, flatter every shape and most importantly, be comfortable. She rarely sells a standard size. She can just look at a woman and know what will look good on her. Her most popular garment is the tulip dress. It suits any body shape.

It’s not just the designs and craftsmanship that make Zeega unique, it’s the ethos behind the brand. All of their clothing is made from 100% environmentally sustainable fabrics that are hypoallergenic and completely biodegradable.

Linen, hemp and organic cotton are grown using less water and harvested according to Mother Nature. Natural fabrics are cool in summer and warm in winter. They are good for the body and good for the environment. All Zeega fabrics are sourced from Australian importers, preshrunk and prewashed so they are comfortable and machine washable.

At Zeega, customer satisfaction is more important than anything else. Kath says it’s the most satisfying part of her work. She’s actually had customers cry with joy when they saw what they looked like in their custom-made garment.

Kath says she will never retire. She wants to die at her sewing machine, but she doesn’t want her skills and ideas to die with her.

She plans to set up online tutorials to teach younger generations of fashion designers the old-school skills needed to create high quality, long lasting, sustainable fashions.

For a warm welcome, a good chat and the opportunity to walk away with clothing that will sustain you – body, heart and soulvisit Zeega at 62 Cook Street, Flinders. www.zeega.com.au

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Ancient Mariner EARLY YEARS AT SEA Egon’s first position was bell-boy on the passenger liner, Frederik VIII, which sailed between Copenhagen, Oslo and New York. There were six bell-boys to attend to the needs and clean the cabins of the one hundred first-class passengers. Egon was put in charge of the other bell-boys. The lifestyle of the wealthy was a whole new world. Egon also served at the Chief Steward’s table when passengers dined there. This put him in touch with the ship’s galley as he had to consult with the cook about meals.

He became interested in food presentation and preparation. Egon learned what he could from the ship’s cook and when an opening for a cook’s assistant came up, the cook recommend him. Egon completed eight round trips on the Frederik VIII. His very first voyage remained memorable as it was the only time in his entire seafaring days that Egon suffered sea-sickness.

A NEW DIRECTION In 1936 he joined S.S. Peter Mærsk as assistant cook. The ship sailed from ports along the west coast of the U.S.A. via the Panama Canal to Japan, China and the Philippines. During time away from the galley Egon learned more about seafaring by taking an interest in what happened in other areas of the ship. He then transferred to deck-hand, working a six-hour roster as one of two people on watch. continued next page...

Egon Pederson, 1947

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ike the original Ancient Mariner in Coleridge's classic poem, Captain Egon Pedersen, who celebrates his 100th birthday on the 25 March, spins a captivating story of seafaring days. His journey from Buddinge in Denmark to Mt Martha in Victoria has taken a circuitous route.

Egon was born in Buddinge on March 25, 1920, middle child of Søren and Juran Pederson. With an older brother and younger sister his childhood was spent in what was then a farming village on the outskirts of the Danish capital. When he turned six he began his education at the district school which went to eighth grade. His dream, as he grew older, was to study engineering. However his world was turned topsy-turvy when his parents divorced and Egon was unable to pursue his studies. Instead, at the age of fifteen, he went to sea.

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Meanwhile conflict had broken out in Europe. The Danmark’s departure date for Denmark was April 9, 1940 but at a dinner dance the preceding evening the captain was informed by the German Consulate that Denmark was now occupied by Germany. Any ship flying the Danish flag would now be considered German. The captain elected to stay in U.S. waters The crew dispersed; officers and experienced cadets were free to seek positions in the U.S. forces or with the merchant marine. Some, including Egon, found work as able seamen on a Norwegian ship chartered to the U.S. for the sugar trade, bringing sugar from Cuba to U.S. ports. After two voyages the charter expired and the ship was berthed in Philadelphia while a new charter was negotiated. The next cargo would be timber from Canada to the U.K. Egon and several other crew members were not happy about the trip and they approached the captain.

Their concern was not the destination but the ship itself. The small Norwegian vessel wasn’t suited for an Atlantic crossing with timber stacked on the deck. They were paid off with permission to do what they wanted.

OVERLAND TRAVELS

The training ship “Danmark” at Jacksonville Florida. April 9, 1940

This gave him the opportunity to visit the bridge where he developed an interest in navigation.

He considered returning to school to study for higher qualifications and, with the captain’s recommendation, was accepted as a cadet on the Danmark, a fully rigged sailing ship built to train officers of the Danish merchant marine. He became one of 120 cadets learning both the theoretical and practical side of seamanship. Egon was a person who got on well with everybody.

This served him well. Social skills were an important aspect of acceptance into the course and during training.

In July, 1939 the Danmark sailed to New York for the World Trade Fair. There they visited Annapolis and the naval academy at Jacksonville in Florida. The Danmark then sailed to Trinidad before returning to Jacksonville to be prepared for a winter crossing of the Atlantic on the trip home. The cadets also went aboard the two iconic World War 1 Dreadnought battleships, USS Wyoming and USS Ulysses, now used for training cruises.

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Six friends, five from the Danmark including Egon and a Norwegian seaman, made plans to cross America, sightseeing and working as they went. In Pennsylvania they bought a secondhand Buick, tents and cooking gear and headed for the Niagara Falls. They heard from a farmer in whose field they were camping that a group of Norwegian families, settled nearby, welcomed Scandinavian workers. Four were employed as farmhands for the summer and two found jobs in town. The latter drove the Buick to work. The car, with its Pennsylvanian number plates, attracted the attention of the police. The occupants spoke little English which resulted in all six men being brought in for questioning.

A night in gaol followed while their story was verified. The next day they learned that some German prisoners-of-war had escaped from Canada and crossed into the U.S. A case of mistaken identity!

The friends were then taken to Penn Yan, a small village in New York State which had a number of Danish settlers and they were billeted out to various farmers.

PEARL HARBOUR December 1941; Japan bombed Pearl Harbour and the U.S. was at war. Egon, with two of his companions, wanted to join the U.S. navy and went to Rochester, the nearest centre in New York state, to sign up. They were told that their applications might not be accepted but the merchant marine was having difficulty finding continued next page...

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crews for its merchant ships. They returned to New York where they found a Danish captain hiring sailors for an oil tanker. The tanker’s route was from the West Indies to Halifax in Canada where it waited for a convoy to make the crossing to Belfast escorted by British and Canadian naval vessels. One trip brought disaster. Their ship left Aruba for Halifax to join a convoy with its tanks full of oil and petrol. Off the Canadian coast it was torpedoed by a U-boat and fire broke out. The ship was sinking. Orders came to abandon ship; lifeboats were lowered. Only one was fitted with a small engine.

Petrol, spilling onto the sea, ignited. The sea was aflame. Then the U-boat surfaced. Tow lines were thrown to the lifeboats and they were towed away from danger before the submarine disappeared.

Later the seamen were rescued by a coastal ship.

added to accommodate a cargo of fighter planes. Destination?

Sydney, Australia. With US naval protection to safeguard against any Japanese encounter, the Esso Balboa went on to Milne Bay, then Finschhafen in former German New Guinea. The Japanese had occupied the old mission which was recaptured by the Australians and was now an important allied base.

On a subsequent trip they carried landing barges and after reaching Brisbane were sent on to Manus Island. En route one of the U.S. tankers collided with the Esso Balboa which took the impact on the starboard bow. Although damaged and taking in water, the ship was able to reach Finschafen where they were told to proceed to Manus Island to be repaired. Repairs completed the tanker departed as part of a convoy heading for New York. Somewhere between Panama and New York news came through that hostilities had ended. The war was over.

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Merchant Marine School ‘Ticket’

NAVIGATION SCHOOL THEN THE PACIFIC Egon sailed on tankers for a year. The captain asked if he was interested in attending Navigation School. The answer was a definite ‘Yes!’ He became a student along with two former crewmates from the Danmark. The three rented an apartment together on 23rd Street, New York while they attended school.

Having gained his ticket Egon found a job as 3rd Mate on an oil ship, the Esso Balboa, chartered by the U.S., which he joined at San Pedro. The tanker sailed from ports on the U.S. eastern seaboard with oil and supplies for the Pacific. On one trip another deck was

Egon considered his future. He went to his captain telling him he wanted to return home to complete his Danish qualifications. He was not keen on a future with the tanker trade. He signed off and left for Copenhagen on a Swedish passenger ship. There were a number of Danish seafarers on that voyage, including four captains. Together they celebrated the end of the war. Egon’s mother and sister were there to meet him as the ship docked, his sister pointing excitedly as she recognised him standing on the bridge. It was a wonderful homecoming but the Denmark to which he returned was ‘terrible’.

German occupation had left its mark. There was a scarcity of goods and everything was very expensive. At the Navigation School Egon presented his U.S. qualifications but was told they probably would not be recognised. He had to start again, from the bottom. In 1948 he graduated with his Master’s Certificate.

THE INDIAN OCEAN Egon returned to the Mærsk Line seeking a place on their Far East route. There was no immediate vacancy but one was coming up the following year and he was advised to look around in the meantime.. To sign on usually meant eighteen months but time on board could last two years. To fill the gap Egon found a position as a 2nd officer on the Danish ship S.S. Stensby. He believed, as did the rest of the crew, that it was chartered to carry coal from the U.S. to Copenhagen. The deal seemed ‘a bit dicky’ as a long term charter but Egon thought ‘Oh, well’ and signed on.

Once at sea the captain told them that they were to carry a cargo of sulphur bound for Fremantle on Australia’s west coast. Several trips followed on ships transporting phosphate from Christmas Island to Western Australia.

At the end of the year Egon requested leave to return to Denmark.

In Fremantle he had met local lass, Milly, and the two became engaged. The question arose as to where they would live after marriage, Denmark or Australia? Egon returned to try to land a position with the Mærsk Line and find a place to live in Copenhagen.

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While he was away the shipping manager called him and explained that the company had a dilemma.

They had three ships on charter to the Australian government but only three masters. A fourth master, a ‘spare’, was needed. Egon could go back as Chief Officer if he accepted the vacancy. He did and continued to sail on the phosphate ships.

Travelling by ship ‘with nothing to do’ just didn’t feel right.

Away from duty Egon spent time playing golf or fishing. As his boys grew he taught them how to sail, passing on the skills he had learned aboard the Danmark. They attended the European school on the Island, a oneteacher school run by the W.A. Education Department. There was no secondary school for the European families and the boys had to go to Australia to continue their studies. They were enrolled at a boarding school in Perth, spending weekends with Milly’s family and returning home for longer breaks.

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Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island

CHRISTMAS ISLAND A position for a ship’s pilot on Christmas Island became vacant.

Egon applied, was accepted and Captain Pedersen moved to the island with Milly and their infant son, Søren. Company housing was provided. At first Milly did not like the island’s remoteness but once settled, she grew to love it. Their second son, Vernon, was born on the island. At that time the European population was just twenty-seven, mostly British but with Australians becoming more numerous as control of the island was handed over to the Australian government. Phosphate had been mined on Christmas Island since 1899. The steep cliffs of its shoreline rise to a high plateau. There are no natural harbours. As pilot, Egon was responsible for berthing a ship in the principal bay where it was tied to four buoys to prevent it from drifting with the tides. Once in position the ship was loaded by means of cantilevered conveyor belts from storage sheds on the shore. It took a day to completely load a ship. The pilot’s job lasted eighteen months until Egon was appointed Assistant Harbour Master and ultimately Harbour Master. During the fourteen years he lived on Christmas Island Egon watched the phosphate industry develop, become more streamlined, and the island become more commercial.

In 1956 with both sons away at boarding school, Egon and Milly made the choice to leave Christmas Island to unite the family.

Egon transferred to the headquarters of the British Phosphate Commission in Melbourne. They bought a home in Burwood and their sons chose to transfer to the local high school. It took time to set down roots in a different community, make new friends and adapt to a different life-style but Burwood gradually became home.

Egon’s position found him responsible for the Company’s shipping movements, overseeing the loading and unloading of the ships.

He became involved with the stevedores and went on to become President of the Stevedoring Supervisors’ Union. When the British Phosphate Company closed its doors in 1981 he took retirement, at the age of 61.

The house, garden, hobbies and a growing family filled his time.

Egon and Milly became grand-parents, great-grandparents. They travelled widely – not by ship but by plane. Travelling by ship ‘with nothing to do’ just didn’t feel right. After Milly’s death Egon moved to Mt Martha, closer to his elder son.

On 25 March Captain Egon Pedersen can reflect on his career at sea with tales that rival that of the original Ancient Mariner.

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hrough sea-salted lashes, remnants of this morning's surf, we see the world of expressionist artist Baden Croft. Inspired by the wild natural environment, this Mornington Peninsula based artist captures his world with thick painterly strokes, transporting us through richly coloured pits and peaks.

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Sitting in his studio, Croft immerses himself in the chaos of colour. Palettes are stacked in haphazard abandon; the perfect colour mixed and left as future inspiration. Growing mounds of paint become sculptural art, each session an opportunity to build on the slow art formation they have become. Propped in the corner, a surfboard still beads wet with local swell. His well-loved coffee cup sits half drunk as we sit down with the unassuming yet charming painter captivated by his natural environment.

Baden shared, "My work has increasingly become about the changing environment and the impact humans are having on the natural world. Visiting these idyllic places, it always strikes me how fragile the natural beauty is. I want my works to depict what we have now and cherish it, whilst encouraging the viewer to question their own part in the evident demise of the natural world. At the moment, trees are my favourite subjects. I feel they are the perfect means to communicate the story and health of a landscape."

Describing his practice, Baden explained, "I have a very painterly technique, if you look closely at my work you can tell which tool I have used to create a particular mark and can guess at how my body was moving when the mark was made. Someone once said that I paint the way I surf, with the paint curling like a wave. Cool idea — although not sure it’s true," he shares, laughing.

There is no denying that Croft’s large-scale works have a distinct presence, "Working on a large canvases and subject matters means I have so much more freedom. Walking back and forward, it adds another dimension – you end up with this abstract mess when you stand a foot away and then step back and you get a figurative image that makes complete sense."

With such an apparent emotional connection to his subject matter and the process, we asked Baden how he knows when a work is complete: "This is definitely the hardest part about painting in my opinion; knowing when to stop and not overwork things. I think it is instinctive at times; more an intuitive decision than a science. Not that it ever looks like how I imagined it would, but that’s half the fun." continued next page...

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Baden’s style pays a respectful yet cheeky nod to another Australian expressionist artist obsessed with thick painterly application, an obvious inspiration to the young artist: "I think the scale and boldness of Ben Quilty’s paintings are what initially inspired me.

He is definitely the reason I picked up a palette knife and began churning through copious amounts of oil paint. But more than his technique, I find the issues he addresses and questions he asks about the world to be intriguing, not to mention the fact he doesn’t really fit the stereotypical artist mould. If talking inspiration, I’ve always been enthralled with Whiteley for his ridiculous imagination, John Brack for his criticisms of western society and the work of Diebenkorn for his compositions."

Talking latest projects Croft states, "I’ve just completed working on a series of paintings based on a trip to King Island and the damage to the native landscape I saw due to the local farming industry.

The series will exhibit at Sydney-based Michael Reid Murrurundi.

In late April, I have been invited to be part of the show, Navigating Cook. It is an exhibition that navigates the shifting myth of Captain James Cook, hosted by Michael Reid Sydney, in conjunction with Hordern House, antiquarian book dealers."

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The impressive painterly technique and environmentally compassionate intent of Baden’s works belies his twenty-three years. An artist to watch, his works have already found homes in collections around Australia. Croft exhibits annually at Art2Muse Sydney in a solo show and continues to show regular works at Michael Reid Murrurundi. "I also exhibit my new work at Southern Buoy Studios on the Mornington Peninsula where my studio is based."

You can connect with Baden Croft via his website www.badencroft.com. Or Instagram @badencroft

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It is the Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee and it’s being held in the Balnarring Beach camping reserve on Saturday 14 March.

And taking the stage that day will be a Balnarring resident to whom the meaning of the festival goes deep to her cultural and emotional roots.

“I grew up in Balnarring. I have lived here since I was eight,” said Carissa Watts.

“But my family are Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung, coming from the Barmah area on the Dungala (Murray River) and from Mount Hope, north of the Bendigo.”

The singer-songwriter jumped at the opportunity to be involved in a community festival celebrating Aboriginal culture.

“The festival evolved out of the Bundjil’s Nest initiative; a community program that began from the initiative of Boon Wurrung elder N’arweet Carolyn Briggs,” said Carissa “The Bundjil’s Nest events became so popular and embraced by the community here that N’arweet Carolyn suggested we develop a community festival”. continued next page...

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Now in its third year, it’s a family-friendly and alcohol free event with entertainment, food stalls, craft stalls, cultural workshops and children’s activities.

“There is really nothing really like it down this way,” said Carissa.

“It was something we felt the community needed; a relaxed and enjoyable environment where culture can be shared”.

Carissa is closely tuned to the need to maintain culture. She works at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne and endeavours to communicate her culture through her music.

“Being Aboriginal, it is always in your heart and mind. That connection to country is always there," said Carissa.

Through music, Carissa has found a pathway to expression.

“For me, I sing a lot about having that connection to country and a lot about the loss our people have had,” said Carissa.

As for the Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee festival, Carissa is a huge supporter.

“I’m really looking forward to the event. It is all volunteers.

Nobody gets paid to organise it, it is all done for the benefit of the community,” said Carissa.

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“The day is about teaching, healing and positivity. It is about getting an appreciation of the true value of our Indigenous culture.

“Once people understand the true value of the culture, as opposed to the one often portrayed in the media, they come to an understanding of how special what we have in this country really is.”

Carissa is also a mother to a five-year-old girl, and sees a deeper importance for developing Aboriginal culture for the future.

That connection to country is always there

“To be able to sing about these things is very healing. It is also a great way to create conversation and get that message through to people. People tend to listen a lot more when it is in song”.

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“It is really nice to see non-Aboriginal people in the community on the committee and getting involved in promoting Aboriginal culture."

“It is really important to pass a love and understanding of our culture on to her,” said Carissa.

“It can be difficult. Very little of our culture is taught in school, so we have to work on it ourselves.”

The loss of language has been a blow to Aboriginal communities and something that Carissa is conscious of.

“There is hardly anyone that speaks the traditional languages fluently here in Victoria. Language is the basis of who we are,” said Carissa.

“But efforts are being made. My daughter has been learning some Boon Wurrung language at Balnarring Kinder, which is wonderful.”

Carissa is full of hope and confidence in the future.

“There is a big change coming,” said Carissa.

“When my Dad was growing up, he couldn’t tell people he was Aboriginal. There was a lot of shame. The racism was intrenched into Australian society.

“My grandma was displaced as a child, causing much suffering.

“So for me to be able to speak about this stuff, I am able to help heal our intergenerational trauma.

“And while my Dad couldn’t speak of these things, I now have this platform, my music and my work.

“By using our voices now, we create a culturally safe space in our entire community for the next generation.”

More information on Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee: www.balnarringfestival.com.au.

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aintings, barks, ochres and sculptures by Aboriginal women artists from around Australia celebrate International Women’s Day in The Colour Purple exhibition during March at Everywhen Artspace while evocative works of riverland vegetation by Aboriginal artists from Shepparton’s Kaiela Artists feature in April.

“The work of Aboriginal women’s art has really come to the fore over the last 10 years,’ says Everywhen’s co -director Susan McCulloch. “ The work is very diverse and very different of course and we’re especially featuring works by related women artists – mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts – whose work shows the intergenerational nature of Aboriginal art.”

The exhibition opens on Saturday March 7 at 2pm with a unique Art Parade that features more than 40 works, with informative commentary. Bookings for the Art Parade are essential and can be made at the gallery or online at mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au

In April exciting new works from Kaiela Arts, Shepparton bring the spirit of their riverland country to life though works that pay artistic tribute to the beautiful lush flowers, trees, grasslands and woodlands of the Goulburn Murray riverlands which have become severely compromised over the years.

All are welcome to join Aboriginal artists of Shepparton in a celebration of love for Country as they bring their works from Yorta Yorta country to share with audiences on the Mornington Peninsula at the exhibition opening on April 4 2-4pm. Lisa Waup from the Peninsula’s Baluk Arts will speak at the opening and Kaiela’s Eric Brown will perform a didgeridoo performance. The exhibition will run until April 28.

Everywhen Artspace 39 Cook St, Flinders 3929 Open Thursday-Tuesday, 10.30-4 Ph: 59890496 mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

March 7-30 The Colour Purple

A celebration of Aboriginal women’s art Acrylics, ochres, barks & sculptures by Aboriginal women artists from around Australia

April 4-28 Biyala Bala Kaiela (Red Gum River)

Aboriginal artists of Kaiela Arts, Shepparton explore the rich vegetation of the Goulburn Murray region.

Opening with Kaiela Artists April 4 | 2-4pm

Kaiela artist Cynthia Hardie celebrates her riverland country in this watercolour of gum blossoms.

Utopia’s Charmaine Pwerle has inherited the rights to paint her grandmother, Minnie Pwerle’s bush melon and women’s ceremony dreamings.

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his month at Nissarana Galleries Mornington is a celebration of the contribution to art and culture by women artists from many regions of Australia. The UN International Women’s Day this year highlights the quest for Generation Equality for women in all walks of life.

‘‘A WOMAN’S VISION’’

Art and the creativity expressed through it has always been an area where gender equality can be achieved. From the first seeds of inspiration through to the completed art work it is a level playing field dependent on talent and ability, the outcome only effected by the artist’s own vision, their own emotions and thoughts to bring into being the truly unique creation.

This exhibition ‘A Woman’s Vision’ showcases the amazing work of the many incredibly gifted female artists’ represented by Nissarana Galleries. A sense of subtle and yet intense color, the intrinsic delicate use of form and the alluring touch of the tangible, all make this an amazing collection and a tribute to the artists’ brilliance and strength of feminine creativity. The quality of the art works is not only outstanding from a local perspective they are world class. The exhibition includes works by Anna Price Petyarre, Karen Bird Ngale, Zoe Ellenberg, Liz Gray, Zetta Kanta, Joan Blond, Jud Kerestzesi, Yeats Gruin, Laurel Foenander, Justine Kuran, Dallas Leslie, Megan Puls, Maggi Turner, Clairy Laurence, Kerry Bruce and many more.

Exhibition March 5 to April 8 Nissarana Galleries 211 Main St., Mornington Ph: 5976 8877 nissaranagalleries.com.au

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L a u r e l Fo e n a n d e r – ‘ L o s t i n S p a c e ’

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an the power of music enhance your wellbeing and memory as you age? Most people can name at least one artist or song that evokes an emotional response, reminding them of a significant moment in their life. Our response to music is often visceral, so you may have a physical or emotional response before you understand what memory it triggers. However, is this effect helpful to our cognitive and physical wellbeing? The answer is a resounding yes.

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When US social worker, Dan Cohen, brought his captivating initiative to Australia’s Arts Health Institute, he worked with patients with chronic cognitive and physical impairment with outstanding results. In some cases, patients with dementia responded to personalised music playlists through singing and movement, creating brief moments of reconnection with loved ones. The music awakens part of the brain not impacted by dementia and can even cause positive changes in mood lasting several hours.

Music can profoundly influence your health, happiness and wellbeing at any age. Whether it be a toddler dancing to their favourite song, or a retirement community enjoying songs of a bygone era, the benefits are the same:

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Improve your cognitive ability – Music therapy improves cognitive ability in older adults, with rhythmic music stimulating certain areas of your brain to increase blood flow.

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Get social – Music and theatre bring people together for a shared experience. By connecting with other people in their community, older adults can make new friends and alleviate any feelings of loneliness and isolation.

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Inspire movement – Playing music motivates you to get moving, whether you’re tapping your feet, clapping your hands or dancing.

The Sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein – Friday 15 May,

A wonderful opportunity for seniors to embrace the healing magic of music with a friend or a group is the Daytime Music + Theatre shows presented throughout the year at Frankston Arts

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f the true measure of art is its multifaceted nature, then Durham White has nailed the brief.

His artworks can contain 300 to 1000 layers of photographic montage weaving a rich and complex tapestry for the eye.

And the best part of it is that Durham has opened a gallery in Mornington. “'Colours of White' will showcase my artwork, the artwork of selected other designers and also an ongoing selection of the gorgeous range of Elfy jewellery,” said Durham.

Durham began his artistic journey in 2007 and now has over 13 years of experience creating his unique pieces.

He had been dabbling in nature - based photography and wondered how he could best present his stock of work in a unique way.

“I began layering photographs I had taken and became obsessed by it,” said Durham.

“I would spend 13 to 16 hours a day sitting at a computer working on them”.

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Durham enrolled in a graphic design course to further his skills, but found the experience incomplete.

“They couldn’t teach me my style. It was unique and something I had already formulated,” said Durham. “They could only teach me elements of the program”.

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“Sometimes individual pieces take months, even years, to complete. I begin layering and work until I believe the piece is complete.”

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Durham describes himself as a journeyman, and has lived and worked in different environments and countries, all of which have influenced his work.

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“There is greatness in the city, greatness in the countryside and greatness of the coastal areas of this country,” said Durham.

“All the travel I have done, and the places I have lived, have enabled an exploration of the mind”.

Durham’s first gallery spaces have been in Kyneton where he still maintains a gallery.

“I have had three gallery spaces in Kyneton over the last six and a half years,” said Durham.

His newly opened gallery in Mornington means a lot of travel between the two spaces.

“It is a busy life, for sure,” said Durham.

“Even when I am not working, I am thinking about how to integrate art into everyday life”.

The multi-faceted nature of his collages means that his work, although vibrant, is complex.

“The artworks are not designed for instant gratification. They are designed for a journey of discovery over weeks, months or years,” said Durham.

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The ‘Colours of White’ gallery in Mornington has around 24 artworks on display at any time, and Durham is looking to introduce other art, including simplified pieces with fewer layers.

“I want my artwork to be as accessible as possible,” said Durham.

Durham’s artwork is professionally printed, and he also offers artwork in a range of other mediums: cushions, placemats and coasters.

He is also available for commissions.

“I want people to come in, pause, absorb the artwork, and see where it takes them.

“I’d love for people to challenge themselves on how the works would look in their homes.

“They are organic, colourful, and one or two pieces well placed will bring a space to life”.

The majority of Durham’s works are collages of his own photos, but sometimes he has collaborated with clients to use their pictures.

“I have had clients that have had old paintings that they love, or photos from family or travel, and I can work them into their pieces”.

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Colours of White is located at 4 Ross Street, Mornington. www.coloursofwhite.com.au Phone: 0415 903 669

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IS YOUR DAUGHTER UNDER THE CURSE OF BEING THE ‘GOOD GIRL’?

When someone asks if your daughter is a good student and you say yes, usually that is a good thing, right?

In a classroom setting, it can be the curse of the ‘good girl’ if a teacher overlooks a student because they know she is capable of being independent, therefore, does not intervene to help herself extend. It can be the curse of the ‘good girl’ if she is afraid to speak in class and offer her opinion. It is a curse of the ‘good girl’ when she knows study comes easy to her so she can excel, but is actually regressing her academic abilities by challenge herself.

There are both academic and social impacts to being a ‘good girl’ student, which have huge effects: Academically, she loses her value of opinions The first part to the ‘good girl’ piece is that more often than not, she has not been taught how to think for herself. If the opportunity arises where she gets to think or speak for herself, that voice could be taken away by someone else disrupting the class or another student requiring more attention than her. Her spirit is extinguished in that moment. As a result, she may not value her opinions anymore or she may lose the desire to share them with others.

Academically, she lacks creativity and critical thinking As school curriculums evolve to match the landscape of future jobs, there has been a strong shift in focus from students being compliant and seeking good grades, to students wanting real life skills and knowledge for the workforce. Educators and researchers believe that what students require in their learning is the ability to think critically and creativity, have strong communication skills and the confidence to be challenged. We need to give students practice of coming up with their own thoughts and solutions, and not their teacher’s views, from a very young age.

Socially, she feels overlooked The ripple effect is large when a ‘good’ student is overlooked, which includes loss in confidence, lack of resilience and little personal growth. It is important that a teacher can establish a culture where children feel they can claim ownership of their academic journey.

A student who feels empowered to ask questions, vocalise their opinions and is engaging in class are more likely to take risks and opportunities that cross their path beyond the school gates as well.

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Socially, she shys away from opportunities and challenges Instead of playing the lead character in her own life, ‘good girls’ play the supporting role. She may happily help her peers but not ask the same in return. Her ability to deflect opportunities becomes second nature and she struggles to put herself first when it comes to her own personal and academic growth. As time goes on, this type of behaviour can cause all sorts of barriers, including loss of courage to take risks and go outside her comfort zone to explore skills, knowledge and opportunities that she had never dreamed of.

The curse of the ‘good girl’ has always been in existence but now we are better educated and more attuned to all types of students and how they best learn.

At Toorak College, our passion lies in empowering girls. We do not seek for our students to be ‘good’ or allow ‘good girls’ to be overlooked. Instead, we foster their courage and confidence so that they can grow and thrive. I want my students to be critical thinkers, risk takers and creative visionaries who hold strong opinions but also know the right time, place and platform to share them.

If you find your daughter aligns with any of these ‘good girl’ emotions or feelings, it may be time for a change in environment.

I welcome you to visit us at our Prospective Parent Information Night, Open Day or on a Small Group Tour.

Kristy Kendall is the Principal of Toorak College.

Visit www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au to register for a tour.

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COMPETENT, CAPABLE, ACTIVE LEARNERS – EARLY CHILDHOOD AT WOODLEIGH Woodleigh School’s Early Childhood Centres are communities where children are viewed as competent, capable, active learners.

We ‘Value Childhood’ and have high expectations for all children, families and educators, and operate with the belief that learning can happen anywhere, anytime.

that recognise the varied cultural backgrounds, abilities, interests, needs and learning styles of all children.

Value Childhood is an understanding of how special, unique and fleeting childhood is. It is letting children be children; knowing the educational and social importance of play and discovery – the value of imagination and struggle. It is the development of individual learning programs that challenge and engage. It is where students’ best efforts are expected and acknowledged, both in and beyond the classroom.

We believe children learn best through meaningful play. Our program is play-based and child-centred. It offers children the opportunity to make choices, take responsible risks, learn in collaboration with others and develop their curiosity and thinking skills. All are skills that we believe are essential for lifelong learning and nurturing a fulfilled and confident child. Relationships are the cornerstone of our program. Children in our Centre are viewed within the context of their family and culture and as such we strive to work in partnership with families to support the learning and identity of all children.

We believe that children learn in collaboration with others. Along with their families and educators, children attending our Minimbah and Penbank Centres belong to a community of learners who work in an optimistic, progressive environment.

There is a genuine sense of mutual respect between staff, children and families and this is reflected in the strong caring community who share a common goal: to give children the fundamental right to an education that prepares them for life as well as school.

We believe in the individuality of children and strive to support students to feel empowered to express themselves in whatever way feels right for them. We embrace originality and the joy of creative expression. Our preschool provides inclusive programs

If you would like to know more about Woodleigh School’s Early Childhood programs at our Minimbah (Frankston South) and Penbank (Moorooduc) Campuses, please contact our enrolments office on (03) 5971 6100 or email enrol@woodleigh.vic.edu.au

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ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERVENTION: A STUDENT’S BEST FRIEND Meet Luna, therapy dog in training and a most popular member of the Padua College community! Luna joined the local Catholic secondary college as a pup in 2019 and is valued by all for her even temperament and friendly disposition. She is also great fun to be around.

The benefits of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) have long been recognised in healthcare settings so it is no surprise that the attraction to and advantages of using therapy dogs is particularly compelling when children are involved. Consider the potentially stressful situations that students can encounter, from their very first day at school and Year 7 immunisations through to assessments, oral presentations and final exams.

Research shows that AAI can diminish stress by reducing blood pressure, improving neurohormone levels and increasing resistance to anxiety. Eye contact and touch are potent triggers of the neurohormones dopamine and oxytocin. Oxytocin lowers the heart rate and blood pressure, relieves stress and can alter mood over time, while dopamine boosts mood and long-term memory.

“Luna provides a wonderful sense of calm and comfort, diverting attention away from stressful situations,” explains Mo Cromar,

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Pastoral Associate and Counsellor at Padua College and Luna’s handler. “She brings a smile to many faces when on campus and has often ‘sniffed’ out a student or staff member whose struggles may have gone unnoticed.”

Through presence and interaction, Luna complements the work of the College Wellbeing team, assisting to stabilise emotions, improve student self-worth and trust, and assist with developing socialisation and communication skills.

AAI at Padua College actively embodies the charism of St Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of animals and the environment.

St Anthony of Padua, after whom the school is named, was a follower of St Francis and our Gold Houses all represent the Franciscan tradition.

AAI explicitly exemplifies the College values of welcome and hospitality, the building of positive relationships, finding different ways to work with those in need, and creating hope and connection with the world.

For more information on Padua College or to book a school tour, please visit www.padua.vic.edu.au

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Tyabb 7-9 Campus Wednesday 11 March from 4-7pm 1585 Frankston-Flinders Road T: 5978 2700

Mornington 7-12 Campus Thursday 12 March from 4-7pm Oakbank Road T: 5976 0100 Our Twilight Open Days give you the perfect opportunity to experience a taste of the curriculum, sporting, cultural and spiritual life that Padua College can offer your child.

Year 7 2022 Enrolments open Monday 2 March 2020 and close Friday 15 May 2020 Visit our website to enrol online or to book for the Twilight Open Day:

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BALCOMBE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM The Performing Arts is alive at Balcombe Grammar School. In a rapidly changing world, the one constant is how much young people engage in the world of media and entertainment. Studying the Performing Arts subjects of Drama, Media and Music allows our students the ability to be subjective and fully appreciate these creative art forms in both our classroom program and cocurricular offerings. At Balcombe Grammar, our values of inclusion, optimism, compassion, curiosity and confidence work with all of our Performing Arts classroom practise. We want every student to feel valued and protected, while encouraging them to take risks with their creative expression.

Balcombe students study the Performing Arts from Foundation right through to Year 9, and within the elective program from Year 10-12. Our Music, Drama and Media courses give students hands-on experience in the practical aspects of performance and provide a platform for expression in both specialist and integrated programs.

The Primary program allows specialist Music, Drama and Media teachers to engage with students in their learning. Students play and sing music from an early age in an interactive classroom Music program. They participate and grow in confidence in an active and creative Drama program whereby performance is alive in every lesson. Students experiment with their own skills in Media technology making films, working with green screen effects and devising animations using the many applications available.

Students at Balcombe Grammar join the Secondary School familiar with the Performing Arts classroom culture, having grown in confidence in these three disciplines. Teachers aim to facilitate agency and autonomy to students to further develop their skills and competencies. Specialist capabilities are set in Years 7 and 8 to prepare students for the Year 9 Media and Performance Program whereby students present a theatrical play with the use of multimedia films and effects. Electives in Years 10 allow students to practise and prepare for VCE Theatre, Media and Music Performance courses offered.

Balcombe Grammar students enjoy the immense benefits of learning an instrument in a supportive and flourishing Music and Ensemble program. Balcombe students can choose to participate in various Performing Arts events, the highlight of which is our Secondary School production. Successful past productions have allowed students to enjoy this theatre experience and flaunt their talents in a major school event.

This year we are thrilled to be presenting the renowned musical ‘Wicked’. Rehearsals are well underway already and our professional choir mistress, choreographer and musicians are all guiding our cast in this challenging and wonderful musical.

Everyone is so excited to make this musical ours, and the talent within our student cohort is immense. Join us as we perform ‘Wicked’ at the Frankston Arts Centre on May 21-23rd 2020.

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PENINSULA’S PREMIER COEDUCATIONAL SCHOOL OFFERS WORLD CLASS EDUCATION At Peninsula Grammar School, we know that when our parents entrust their children to us, it’s for the future.

Today’s students require more than a classroom to advance their thinking and propel their learning.

Yet for us, the journey for each student is just as important.

“They require a landscape in which to immerse themselves and an environment that grows with them,” said Mr Johnston. “Our landscape, like our learners, is ever-changing.”

Peninsula Grammar is the Mornington Peninsula’s premier coeducational school offering over 1400 Kindergarten to Year 12 students a world-class education in a warm and nurturing school environment.

Situated in the rolling hills of Mt Eliza, Peninsula Grammar provides a tranquil campus setting in harmony with the natural environment. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled and committed teaching faculty, it’s no-wonder that our students go on to become leaders in their chosen fields.

Proudly coeducational, we know that Peninsula Grammar’s leading-edge programs and targeted teaching to meet individual needs provided the basis for one of our most successful years for VCE results in 2019.

Peninsula Grammar’s Dux, Nguyen Ha Trang (Helen), achieved an outstanding ATAR of 99.7 – topping a remarkable group of five students, all of whom achieved above 99.

The exceptional results are also highlighted by the fact that ten students received an ATAR over 98. More than half of the Class of 2019 achieved an ATAR over 80 – an impressive effort.

“We are thrilled with our exceptional VCE results, which are due to the hard work and dedication of our students and educators,” Principal Stuart Johnston said.

Consistent with our commitment to remain the premier school on the Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Grammar is making significant investments in a state-of-the-art Creativity Centre and a large site in Moorooduc to provide for expanded sporting pursuits.

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Designed to provide contemporary pedagogy spaces within a sustainable environment, the two-level timber Creativity Centre sensitively responds to its context addressing the Middle school and adjacent sports oval.

It features a double height gallery, a state of the art 162 seat presentation space, resource centre, nine flexible learning commons including an outdoor classroom, a specialised virtual reality classroom and multiple Maker Spaces.

The iconic building will become the new centre for Middle Years students, showcasing innovative and sustainable values, promoted through new learning environments and spaces to be used by the whole school community.

Peninsula Grammar also recently purchased a 10.6ha (26 acre) site at 320 Bentons Rd, Moorooduc, to cater for sporting and outdoor learning pursuits. The purchase is consistent with Peninsula Grammar’s strategic vision to position the school as a leading, independent coeducational institution.

“We are excited by the possibilities that the land will afford our future planning and know it will allow for our students to continue to flourish in pursuit of personal excellence,” Mr Johnston said.

If you would like to talk to us about your child’s education and how to best prepare them for a successful future, contact our school Registrar, Deb de Belle, on 9788 7702.

For more information, visit www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au email: enrolments@pgs.vic.edu.au or phone 9788 7702.

HARP HIGH ACADEMIC READINESS PROGRAM Our High Academic Readiness Program - HARP - is designed to enrich the learning journey of highly motivated students, to forge a VCE pathway for high academic achievers and is driven by the pursuit of personal excellence for each child.

Contact our registrar to discover the Peninsula difference on 9788 7702 or email us at enrolments@pgs.vic.edu.au.

PENINSULA GRAMMAR INSPIRED STANDARDS Peninsula Grammar is proudly coeducational from Kindergarten to Year 12.

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We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and inspire them to pursue personal excellence.

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QUALITY TEACHING, A FOCUS ON STUDENT WELLBEING AND AN INSPIRED CURRICULUM We believe children are never too young to be challenged as we help them achieve their goals driven by a genuine love of learning.

As an open-entry school, we accept students of all talents and abilities, faiths and cultures. We are consistently ranked among the top schools in Melbourne and our students regularly win prizes for sporting, artistic and academic endeavour. We also have an impressive track record of VCE success and university entry. This is why, since 1899, generations of students, staff and parents have been proud to be part of our vibrant learning community.

Our beautiful beachfront location has inspired our WAVES priorities. These key principles guide the way we meet the particular learning needs of girls by contributing to their wellbeing, achievement, positive values, enterprising nature and success.

These priorities contribute to the unique culture and success of our school, as well as our personalised approach to learning.

In our Early Learning Centre (ELC), specialist early childhood teachers recognise the different ages and stages within each class and provide tailored activities so every girl has power over her own learning.

We provide a highly developed program of intentional teaching based on the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) which supports a unique blend of

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inquiry and play-based learning. We can see the benefits of our education, not only in how ready our girls are to enter Prep, but how advanced their reading and writing skills are, as well as their social and emotional confidence. This is why we are currently rated as “Exceeding National Quality Standards” in the national ELC Frameworks Accreditation.

The PYP framework is extended in our Junior School as students develop more complex intellectual, emotional and social skills.

They are exposed to a diverse program of inquiry and challenged in many areas from music and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), to financial and digital literacy, cultural understanding, leadership and social enterprise. They are encouraged to try new things, take risks, and be bold, tapping into their interests and passions. Teachers develop a rich picture of every student’s learning successes, strengths and challenges, and each girl is supported to grow and develop to her full potential. As a result, our Junior School is recognised as one of the best in the state and consistently ranked well above state and national averages in the NAPLAN literacy and numeracy testing.

Most importantly, our students develop confidence, capability and self-worth that are great assets to them in their senior years and beyond.

Experience first-hand why we are the school of choice for girls in Bayside. Meet our expert teachers, view our state-of-the-art facilities and see our school in action.

OPEN DAYS Friday 8 May • Friday 21 August Or book a school tour on a day that suits by registering at www.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au

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CORNISH EDUCATES FOR A SUSTAINABLE, THRIVING FUTURE Cornish College has always offered something unique in education.

The College educates for a sustainable future, engaging students beyond textbooks and encouraging them to consider how their decisions impact the world. Its 100-acre setting provides Early Learning to Year 12 students with the space to stretch both their legs and their curiosity.

Underpinning this is a holistic education that sees students engage deeply across disciplines, critically evaluating problems and finding creative solutions. Such skills are vital, says Principal Nicola Forrest.

“At Cornish College, we develop the heart, the mind and the person,” Nicola says.

“Our unique learning environment and well-rounded education ensures our students become the best people they can be. Our powerful curriculum and passionate teachers develop critical thinking skills in our students, empowering them to make a difference today for a sustainable tomorrow.”

The College offers a diverse, comprehensive curriculum. Early Learning draws upon the Reggio Emilia approach where children are collaborative learners. The College is also an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) school. Enriched by sustainability education – including the Eco-Kids garden and Dhumbadha biik walks to connect students with the land – and cocurricular opportunities, the primary curriculum combines concepts and inquiry, ensuring students engage deeply with their learning.

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Deep, transferrable learning continues throughout the secondary school, with a curriculum that focuses on concepts beyond the topics. This, combined with an emphasis on building the skills for inquiry, ensures students apply their knowledge and skills across disciplines.

The senior program provides flexibility for students’ career pathways, with the option to complete VCE over three years, creating space for wellbeing and cocurricular opportunities. Senior students also enjoy a new Senior Studies Centre – a powerful learning environment.

Cornish College is hosting a Years 7 to 12 Open Evening on Thursday 19 March for families seeking secondary education. Families can tour the campus, develop an understanding of the rich curriculum on offer and meet future teachers and friends.

“Our Open Evening will be a fantastic way for families to see how we’re making a difference in education right now, and why this difference is so important,” Nicola Forrest says.

There are also regular school tours, which can be booked via the College’s website www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au To book for the Years 7 to 12 open evening, vist; www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/discover-cornish For more information, call Admissions on 9781 9000 or email admissions@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au *Dhumba-dha biik, Boon Wurrung language for “Talk Country”, is used with permission.

Making a difference today for a sustainable, thriving tomorrow Years 7 - 12 Open Evening Thursday 19 March Cornish College offers education of a different kind – one which inspires the heart, the mind and the person.

Book Now www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/discover-cornish

For more information contact admissions@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au or call 9781 9000.

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MINI MAESTOS Mini Maestros is Australia’s leading Early Childhood music program.

It offers fun, active and educational music classes for children, including babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, aged 6 months to 5 years of age.

Mini Maestros has been operating on the Mornington Peninsula for 20 years and has seen thousands of children come through the program and continue on with their musical journeys at school and beyond. Classes on the peninsula now run in various locations: Safety Beach, Mornington, Mt Eliza, Frankston and Langwarrin.

Our highly trained teacher’s nurture each child’s development while having fun. Singing, dancing, using exciting props / puppets, playing percussion instruments (tuned and untuned) and musical games stimulate the children’s creativity and imagination.

The Mini Maestros education program has been developed over many years of trial and research. The music literacy component is based on the Kodaly methodology and repertoire. The influences of the theories of Orff, Dalcroze and Suzuki area also evident. Much of the music we use is produced by local Australian composers featuring multicultural influences.

Our program is unique as we cater for specific age groups and therefore can deliver a carefully planned and sequential program. As well as introducing musical concepts such as beat, rhythm, dynamics, form and notation, our program develops the whole child by encouraging children’s speech and numeracy development, listening, social and physical skills.

Class sizes are limited to 10 students to enable each student to receive individual attention and also allow parents to make connections and foster friendships. Each term's program includes a music book with notated music, words and coloured illustrations. These resources provide an important learning tool to enable parents to follow up the activities at home.

Check out our website www.minimaestros. com.au to see our timetable and read further about the program.

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The team is taking enrolments now for courses starting in February and March at itsFrankston training centre.

BRACE offers free tuition for eligible students, small class sizes and personal support to help you reach your education goals. They even organise hands-on work placements to kick start your career.

With strong ties to local industries and employers, the team will work closely with the local community to improve your job outcomes.

As an education provider of choice in the South East your future is set when you train with BRACE. For more than 40 years BRACE has offered Victorians a pathway from education and training into employment, supporting people to gain knowledge and skills to make a difference in their lives through education and finding and keeping a job.

If you want to gain new skills and qualifications to get a job, or change your career path, contact the BRACE team and kickstart your new career in 2020!

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WHY CHOOSE GYMBAROO? As GymbaROO has been a part of many families’ lives for over 30 years, there are now thousands of success stories of GymbaROO graduates who have developed into extremely well rounded, happy, confident and flourishing individuals. These children, some of whom are now adults, began GymbaROO as tiny babies and continued with the program until school age. Their parents also reinforced our program at home.

So many have achieved academic excellence, have enjoyed an exciting variety of leadership roles and have gone on to reach elite levels in their chosen sports.

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fun learning environments for babies to school aged children and their parents. It is also the only program in the world that has integrated key developmental activities, essential for complete development in each age and stage of development, into a comprehensive and all-encompassing program.

There are presently hundreds of thousands of parents involved in the GymbaROO program, all of whom are very excited for their children’s future as more and more evidence is being documented confirming the long-term benefits of our program!

Call Sharon on 0444 581 446 E: mteliza@gymbaroo.com.au Facebook: Gymbaroo Mount Eliza Community Centre

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CLEVER LITTLE MONKEYS For 25 Years Charlie Pagnoccolo has owned Clever Little Monkeys.

With the help of his fabulous staff he has provided a high quality, caring and nurturing program giving children opportunities to develop to their full potential.

My name is Sarah Grech and I began my childcare journey working for Charlie at Clever Little Monkeys 25 years ago. I have now come back and bought Clever Little Moneys. The staff and I would like to continue the best childcare, providing new and innovating experiences for families.

We believe children’s education programs and parent input should go hand in hand. You can be involved in making decisions about your child’s experience.

Parents are supported. Your child will be cared for and made to feel safe and secure.

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Through positive guidance they will develop their self-confidence, becoming strong in their social and emotional wellbeing.

Come and say hello and see what we can do for you and your family.

Clever Little Monkeys is at 5 Killingholme Dr, Mornington.

Phone 5977 0774.

Family owned and operated Committed to offering quality care and education in a nurturing environment Vacancies available 2020 and 2021 Call in and meet Sarah and her dedicated staff

5 Killingholme Drv, Mornington Ph 5977 0774

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For 38 years, Crib Point Community House has been a welcoming place to learn, create and get support. Ever think that someone you meet in an art class might also share your interest in meditation or scrapbooking? No? In that case you probably hadn’t guessed you could make new friends through café chat, see the world through family tree research, find yourself through art or meditation and discover that everything’s easy when you know how. We offer many more classes including Ladies Woodwork, Preparing to return to work courses, and support groups.

If you’d like to get involved in your local community, then there’s no better place to meet people. You could join a class or group, become a volunteer, help at the market, join the committee or share your special skills or interest by tutoring others.

Give us a call on 59839888 or drop in 7 Park Rd, Crib Point for a cuppa and chat.

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DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS What does Stage School Australia’s Beginners OnStage program offer for young children?

Beginners OnStage advances young people’s personal skills through the performing arts. Our mission is to foster self-confidence and bring out the best in kids. Through our programs for 4-7 year olds, we want to capture and continue to foster your child’s early love of song and dance. Using familiar stories, rhymes and action songs, students will play, explore and create using their imaginations, bodies and voices. Our teachers are experienced professionals who are great communicators, coaching and mentoring young people in a fun and encouraging environment.

Beginners OnStage - Building neural pathways and creativity Research proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that active participation in the arts positively impacts on young people’s development.

“Song, dance and drama create a more resilient child. The arts have a beneficial effect on how confident and engaged children become as they grow into adulthood," according to Michael Anderson, Professor of Education at the University of Sydney.

“In early childhood, there’s a large emphasis placed on cognitive capacity in the early developmental stages. While it seems obvious that the brain is a key player, the body is an integral part of the learning that is skipped over too often. Singing, dancing, acting, in

the early stages, are key parts of play; and it’s play that helps create neurological pathways and aid cognitive development. What we know from the research is that our bodies are critical to the way we learn. They’re critical to the way we develop. I think we’ve kind of focussed on the brain and not focussed on the body as the way that we can lean and do things in schools and so what the arts gives is a structure that young kids can engage with to express those inherent creativities.”

Tell us more about Stage School Australia Stage School is a family business that has been operating for more than 35 years and has locations in Mornington and Frankston (as well as 19 other venues across Melbourne). We teach young children 4-7 years old in Beginners OnStage, and 8-18 year olds in the Victorian Youth Theatre (VYT) - drama and public speaking, and the Young Australian Broadway Chorus (YABC) - musical theatre (song, dance & drama).

How can I get my kids involved?

You can book in for a free trial class over the next few weeks for Semester 1, or join at mid year for Semester 2 through a fun and free audition.

Simply call the office on 8199 8344 to book in. www.stageschool.com.au

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We offer weekly classes for all ages and abilities taught by a dedicated team of performing arts industry professionals.

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wedding C H EC KL IST 12 + months before

10 months before

8 months before

Choose a wedding date and time

Research and book your wedding professionals: florist, photographer, catering, transport, event hire, stylist, celebrant, cake, entertainment, accommodation etc.

Purchase wedding gown, bridal party and groom's attire

6 months before

3 months before

1 month before

Source your invitations

Lodge a notice of intended marriage (NOIM)

Write wedding vows

Determine your budget Choose your wedding party Research and book ceremony and reception venues

Send save the date cards

Start compiling your guest list

Purchase your wedding rings Plan honeymoon and renew passports if required

Have final gown fitting

Arrange hair and makeup trial and booking

Order thank you notes

Order gifts for your bridal party and parents Mail invitations

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1 night before

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Rehearse ceremony

Lay out and pack essentials: wedding attire, rings and marriage licence etc.

Send thank you notes to guests and vendors

Supply final guest numbers and seating plan to caterer/venue Deliver must-have image list for your photographer Provide play list for your DJ/ Entertainment Confirm details with all vendors

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EARTHY TONES

SUSTAINABLITY

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LIGHT IT UP

Colour palettes for 2020 will feature earthy tones such as burnt orange and terracotta for a warm autumnal feel, along with nude and coffee tones.

Eco - conscious couples will be looking for environmentally-friendly alternatives when planning their wedding in 2020. Showering newlyweds with biodegradable leaf confetti is kind on the planet and smells amazing too!

Festival, grazing and picnic style weddings will continue to be the trend in 2020, allowing guests to mingle in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying quality street foods served from cute vans and trucks.

Nothing says it's party time quite like neon and this trend is going strong!

Flowers: Poppy Culture Photo Credit: Daniel Brannan Photography

Photo Credit: Janis House

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The Baths team are looking forward to making your dream day come true

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RACV CAPE SCHANCK RESORT THE PERFECT LOCATION RACV Cape Schanck Resort looks over rugged Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. The contemporary resort is set on one of the most striking coastal golf courses in Australia, offering extensive coastal views. Just a leisurely 75 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD via the Peninsula link freeway, this state of the art facility is perfect for weddings of all sizes.

The Horizon Ballroom offers spectacular ocean views over Bass Strait. The perfect location to catch the stunning sunset over the water. With floor to ceiling windows and exclusive outdoor terrace, Horizon Ballroom is an ideal venue for wedding receptions, catering up to 160 guests for a sit down style reception or up to 350 for a cocktail style event.

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Choose to exchange your vows at RACV Cape Schanck Resort, or a number of beautiful nearby locations – including picturesque beaches or wineries the region is famous for. Ceremonies at the resort can be held in various unique locations, including the picturesque Tea Tree Garden, resort grounds and Horizon Terrace.

You don’t have to leave the resort for the perfect location for your wedding photographs, whether you are after sweeping views of the majestic Bass Strait, a natural bushland setting or even a golf theme. Alternatively, there are many picturesque spots within a short drive; beaches, Cape Schanck Lighthouse, stunning national parks, gardens and famous wineries.

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PRE-WEDDING DINNER

The Great Southern Ballroom offers floor to ceiling windows providing abundant natural light and a spectacular golf course outlook towards Port Philip Bay. An ideal venue for wedding receptions, catering up to 280 guests for a sit down style reception or up to 400 for a cocktail style event.

Ask your Wedding Coordinator about holding a casual prewedding dinner on-site, on the night before your wedding day. For something extra special, consider booking our exclusive Peninsula Suite for the utmost in luxury and uninterrupted views of the Mornington Peninsula.

CEREMONIES

RACV Cape Schanck Resort is at Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck. Phone 5950 8006. www.racv.com.au/venues

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Surrounded by 75 acres of pictureperfect postcard Red Hill views, Tucks is the perfect backdrop to your vineyard wedding.

With a sweeping panoramic outlook across the vineyard, the site’s expansive lawn and iconic tree strung with fairy lights create a romantic and magical setting for you and your guests.

37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South | www.tuckswine.com.au/celebrate hello@tuckswine.com.au | /tuckswine | Puppy friendly

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Get married amongst the vines as the sun drops behind the ridge to create a moment out of the ordinary and make everlasting memories for you and your guests here in Red Hill.

Montalto is a contemporary and glamorous location with a 16 times chef hatted restaurant in a beautiful and natural outdoor setting in which to exchange your vows.

33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South | www.montalto.com.au |

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Minzenmay Jewellers are iconic to Mornington. Established in 1911 and situated on the corner of Main Street and Barkley Street, Minzenmay are proud of their 109 year heritage.

extensive array of wedding band options for you to choose from. This is a niche area we excel at and by far have the most extensive range of wedding bands on offer on the Mornington Peninsula".

Paul along side his wife Bridie is the third generation to own and operate this family business. With an outstanding reputation for customer service, quality craftsmanship and aftercare, Minzenmay has the largest on-premise workshop on the Mornington Peninsula.

Our commitment to quality and care shows with having qualified gemmologists and diamond technologists serving you, as well as our award-winning jewellers on site. ‘We combine state of the art technology with the knowledge of more than a century of generational experience’, says Paul.

In a one-on-one appointment the talented team will assist you to develop your ideas and choose the perfect solution to suit your individual needs; whether that is the efficiency and precision of the Design Studio System or the romance of the exclusive experience of a fully handcrafted piece by Paul Minzenmay. All Paul Minzenmay pieces are sculpted from luxury metals and precious stones in the onsite workshop with Paul’s personal artistic fingerprint.

Our design team ( led by Paul himself) is uniquely qualified to guide clients through the process of selecting or creating speciality pieces of jewellery that reflect their own personal story. Not only is Minzenmay a custom-design house, but they are a full-servicing workshop with the ability to repair or recreate treasured pieces that other jewellers simply will not touch. "Specialising in diamond jewellery, fine jewellery and quality pieces is our forte” says Paul. "Having been in the industry for so long, and earning the trust of our suppliers and community, we have access to diamonds and coloured stones that are a privilege; literally some of the very best in the world", adds Bridie. "Our reputation gives us access to incredibly unique materials that I am confident many of our competitors simply will not find”.

"You will see some of these pieces showcased in our retail store, but we also offer a very personalised custom service where we can access stones for you and help you create that unique design you dream of.

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Minzenmay Jewellers is renowned throughout the industry as a trustworthy full-service jeweller with a hard-earned reputation of quality craftsmanship. There are not many small businesses in this day and age that stand the test of time. "We take pride in what we do. It’s in our blood, it is our passion".

"Whilst Minzenmay is located on the Mornington Peninsula we are not limited to working locally. We can work with anyone at any time. We are also able to insure and post to any individual wanting to purchase or create a special gift for someone simply by calling us and organising this with one of our sales professionals. We love being based on the peninsula as it is home to beautiful food, wine, beaches and creative people, all of which have come together to support each other in order to create a thriving wedding industry, concludes Paul”.

Minzenmay is at 152 Main Street Mornington.

Phone 5975 2439. www.minzenmay.com.au

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For many, their wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. Their fairytale wedding is something most girls dream about and although the dream nuptials may look different for each individual bride, there is one thing all brides have in common: the desire to look and feel beautiful on their special day.

The team at Guava Hair Beauty Clinic understands this better than anyone and they offer an extensive range of hair, beauty and skin clinic services in salon to prepare you for your big day.

Not only that, but they also have the flexibility of their hair and makeup team to be able to travel to your venue to perfect you on your wedding day.

Owner and senior hairdresser Julie Walters says, “What truly distinguishes Guava is our passion for helping people and an unwavering commitment to our clients throughout the entire hair, beauty and skincare process.” Julie lives and breathes the Guava philosophy—to achieve beautiful results without compromise— and believes that your wedding day is certainly not the time to settle for less than perfect.

Guava’s Bridal styling is offered across both stunning locations and isn’t just for the bride. They also cater for bridesmaids, mother-of-the-bride and flower girls. With bridal packages available upon request, some of the services available are:

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Guava Hair & Beauty • • • • • • • • • • •

Full bridal hair menu Organic vegan friendly ammonia-free hair lightening and colouring Styling – glam waves, curls, hair-ups and braids Hair extensions Certified curly girl cutting and styling Tailored hens packages Young Blood Mineral bridal make-up Brow sculpting/henna brows Lash lifting and tinting Manicures and pedicures Spray tanning and waxing

Guava Clinic • Advanced skin analysis • Tailored facial treatment plan • LED and skin needling • Advanced peeling • Cosmetic injectables To start your Guava bridal journey call the team today. Consultations are available on request. After Pay is available at both locations.

Guava Hair and Beauty: 87 Lower Somerville Rd, Baxter Guava Clinic: 7/8 Edwards Street, Somerville Phone 5971 4927. guavahairbody.com.au.

G UAVA T WO B E S P O K E D E S T I N AT I O N S O N E P H I LO S O P H Y Guava is a high-end luxury experience set across two exquisite locations.

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The Mornington Peninsula’s “Curly Girl Salon & Stockist”

Somerville’s newest bespoke skin destination.

A premier hair & beauty salon specailising in organic, ammonia free and vegan friendly colouring.

Boasting a range of results-driven skin treatments, creating the perfect journey for individual skin conditions.

87 Lower Somerville Rd, Baxter

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Capturing Memories

1300 552 575 Info@rageentertainment.com.au | rageentertainment.com.au

At Melbourne Wedding Designers we specialise in designing and decorating weddings and events.

Our talented team of stylists are here to help you design and create your perfect wedding using colours, themes and ideas to suit your style and budget.

Our services also include delivery, set up and pack down, leaving you to enjoy the day completely, knowing everything is taken care of. WeAthave an extensive range of products and we also offer Melbourne Wedding Designers we specialise in designing and decorating weddings and events.

Our talented team of stylists are here to help design and create your perfect wedding dress hire. Whatever your dream wedding, we will strive toyoudesign and create it forwedding you. using colours, themes and ideas to suit your style and budget.

With Melbourne Wedding Designers, your dreams really do become a reality.

Our services also include delivery, set up and pack down, leaving you to enjoy the day completely, knowing everything is taken care of. Whatever your dream wedding, we will strive to design and create it for you. With Melbourne Wedding Designers, your dreams really do become a reality.

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Peninsula CE LE BR ANT S WEDDINGS BY DANIELLE EMILY I am a young, relaxed celebrant who loves meeting new couples and creating a romantic, light-hearted and fun ceremony, reflecting their lives together.

Phone: 0418 577 909 www.weddingsbydanielleemily.com

ABBIE FREW CELEBRANT Offering fun and relaxed ceremonies. Flexible and accommodating to suit all styles.

A fresh take on the traditional ritual of getting married.

Phone: 0427 830 533 www.abbiefrewcelebrant.com

EBONY CARVER CELEBRANT Friendly and professional marriage celebrant based on the Mornington Peninsula.

A romantic at heart, with a love of creative writing, designing meaningful events and ensuring every detail is expertly executed.

Phone: 0403 260 961 www.ebonycarvercelebrant.com.au

A CERTAIN CELEBRATION - ELAINE MCNAMARA Elegantly simple, traditional or themed ceremonies; celebrate your way!

"Brides Choice" Top 10-awards 2019 Phone: 0435 357 165 www.acertaincelebration.com.au

ANDREA CAMPBELL CELEBRANT Fresh, fun and enthusiastic, Andrea loves creating modern and authentic weddings that reflect the couple, and most importantly the perfect ceremony for you!

Phone: 0402 346 675 www.andreacampbellcelebrant.com

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NAKED TIPI

HAIR ACCESSORIES

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COLOURED SUITS

Elegantly styed and visually stunning the naked tipi creates the ideal ceremony, chill out or relaxed boho vibe reception space.

Go big with bold bejewelled or pearl headbands. Barrettes add sparkle and delicate detailing or opt for bows and scarves.

Blush pink wedding gowns add that extra hint of romance for brides wanting a subtle break from tradition.

It won't just be bridal gowns turning heads this year; show stopping suits will also be making their mark.

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A venue immersed in history and natural beauty If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique wedding venue, the Briars is the perfect place for you.

The Briars Marquee has gorgeous views across the vineyard and into the sunset, with room for 200 guests and outdoor space to set up your ceremony or cocktail area. The surrounding heritage gardens provide lovely spaces for your ceremony or pre-event drinks.

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For additional details, to organise a time to view the site or to make a booking please contact the Briars team on 5974 3686.

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THE PERFECT SHOE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

The perfect shoe for your special day

• Bridal • Bridesmaids • Mothers of the Bride • Formals • Debutante

Appearances can be deceiving because Bayside Shoes is not a bridal boutique, but it has the largest range of bridal and debutante shoes south of Melbourne and has been awarded a 5 gold star rating by Easy Weddings each year since 2014.

Bayside Shoes offers an extensive range of wedding shoes with elegant styles, heel heights and widths across a size range of 5 to 12. We cater for all members of the wedding party from the bride, bridesmaids, flower girls, pageboys, not forgetting the mothers of the bride and groom.

We also have a great range of European and Brazilian mens shoes for the groom and groomsmen to suit formal and casual locations from a beach setting to a winery location.

103 Railway Parade, Seaford

baysideshoewarehouse@gmail.com

(03) 9785 1887

Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9am - 3.30pm www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au

Come and discover this “bridal shoe haven” and check out our Virtual Shop Tour via our website www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au . We only show a snapshot of our wedding shoes on our website due to the large number of styles and colours available, so please ring us if you are looking for a specific shoe style or colour to take the stress out of finding your bridal shoes for that special occasion.

Bayside Shoes is at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford on the corner of Clovelly Parade with the ease of free parking near the store entrance. Phone 9785 1887 or email us at baysideshoewarehouse@gmail.com.

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We are experts in the bridal industry, with many gowns currently in-store for purchase or hire – you’ll easily find your perfect wedding dress.

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Sunset Bridal offers a huge variety of deb dresses at affordable prices for purchase or hire. We have the largest collection of deb dresses in Melbourne.

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CHIEF'S SON DISTILLERY

THE DAVA HOTEL

Chief’s Son Distillery handcraft extraordinary single malt whisky, slowly and passionately, here on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Dava Hotel is a venue by the bay, located on the Mount Martha seafront and perfect for intimate weddings, engagement parties or renewal of vows ceremonies. The expansive venue offers versatile function rooms with natural light, high ceilings and modern décor, suitable for sit-down dinners or cocktail style events.

By using the very best of artisan ingredients, small batch processes, and hand-selected barrels there is no doubt that Chief's Son embody absolute dedication to the craft, uncompromising attention to detail and the endless pursuit of perfection.

Adding to a growing list of industry awards they have just been announced as the category winner at the World Whiskies Awards for their single malt, single cask NAS 900 standard 49.50%ABV, and silver for their single malt NAS 900 standard 45.00%abv.

Couples can start their bucks/hens day with a tasting experience at the distillery tasting room. Whilst sampling the whiskies, they will discover the captivating story behind Chief's Son, which is a powerful insight into opportunity, family, and courage. During your visit you can also select from a range of bridal party or parents of the bride and groom gift packs, or in lieu of outdated bonbonnieres why not treat guests to a bottle of Chief's Son whisky on their table or serve their products at your selfcatered bar?

The stylish rooftop Deck is a wonderful space for a relaxed wedding or engagement party, featuring a designated outdoor area with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, perfect for a ceremony, a welcome drink or an al fresco dinner. Guests will also enjoy the exclusive use of the indoor function room as well as a private bar and dance floor.

The spacious Dava Café on the ground floor is bright and airy, decorated in neutral tones and recently refurbished, boasting two entrances, a private bar, and an alfresco terrace that is suited to enjoy drinks and refreshments before you move indoors for a finger food style function or a formal sit-down event.

The venue can cater for a variety of food and beverage packages that can be tailor-made to suit all requirements and price points and are available on our website. Speak to our Functions Manager to discuss your options and take advantage of the special offer available in June, July and August 2020. Call today (03) 5975 1555.

The tasting room is open seven days a week, 11am to 4pm during summer. Larger groups and tours should email or call to arrange a time for a visit.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book and celebrate a function in The Dava Deck or The Sports Bar, in June, July, August 2020, and receive a free platter worth $85 and $100 dollars towards the bar tab! T&C’s Apply.

Chief's Son Distillery is at 25/50 Guelph Street, Somerville. Phone 9013 0859. www.chiefsson.com.au.

The Dava Hotel is at 614 Esplanade, Mount Martha. Phone 5975 1555. www.thedavahotel.com.au.

Hand made on the Mornington Peninsula, from the finest ingredients Start your bucks or hens day with a tasting “experience”

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Customised labels to commemorate your special day Serve Chief’s Son Whisky on your special day Bridal party and parent gifts available

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WEDDING ACCOMMODATION AT ITS’ FINEST

Made in Dromana

A perfect choice for the bridal couple, bridal party, family and friends.

Nestled in the hillside between the Sorrento foreshore and Sorrento village, Koonya Apartments is in the perfect location for your wedding accommodation.

A boutique selection of the 35 apartments is offered for wedding bookings. Choose from 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, all individually furnished to the highest quality, with fully self-contained kitchens, and all pristinely maintained. Open plan living ensures ample space for make-up artists and hair stylists and the apartments make for beautiful wedding photos.

Guests can take comfort in knowing they can deal directly with an owner, Mary-Anne, who has been assisting bridal couples for 10 years, ensuring their special time is well taken care of.

Whilst in residence guests have access to the indoor heated pool and spa making Koonya unique and this also explains why guests flock to Koonya for weddings in the cooler months.

There is also easy access to the myriad of shops, restaurants, wedding venues and day spas in the Sorrento village which are all a stones throw from Koonya.

Accommodation enquiries can be made by contacting Mary-Anne on 0412 025 108 or at koonyasorrento.com.au.

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DON'T MISS THE MPW ANNUAL WEDDING EXPO Mornington Peninsula Weddings Inc will be holding their annual wedding expo, now in its 8th year, on Sunday 31 May. Members will be showcasing their businesses so be sure to attend for 100% local professional wedding suppliers. Please go to our website to register for your free ticket The Mornington Peninsula remains a community of warm and friendly people, where the stresses of city life can be left behind. As one bride said. ”Organising our wedding on the Mornington Peninsula from interstate really means you invest a lot of faith in someone to do their job and everyone we dealt with from Mornington Peninsula Weddings exceeded our expectations! They were all professional, reliable and easy-going. Nothing was too much to ask.”

Mornington Peninsula Weddings Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation of local wedding and event suppliers who together promote the Mornington Peninsula as a premier wedding destination.

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working together to achieve the same outcome: a dream wedding for each unique couple. Their success comes from members who have a wealth of knowledge about the wedding industry and are reliable, professional and passionate about Mornington Peninsula Weddings (MPW). The Mornington Peninsula is the ultimate wedding destination in Victoria. Whether you wish to say your vows on a stunning cliff top overlooking crystal clear waters, or you prefer an intimate country estate, MPW members can assist. And the best part of it all? Access to the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne is less than an hour’s drive.

From you and your bridal party’s wedding attire, accommodation, hair and makeup, photographers, celebrants, catering, flowers, live music or DJ, nothing is left to chance. MPW even have wedding planners, so you can just kick back and let it all be organised for you from the very beginning!

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evered as one of the country’s great culinary talents, Paul Wilson will be celebrating great Aussie fish cafes and delivering sustainable, market fresh seafood to Morgan’s Sorrento.

Credited with serving some of Australia’s most exciting food, Paul has been described as one of the most extraordinary culinary talents in the Commonwealth and continues to receive critical acclaim for crafting inspiring dishes that take an innovative approach to cuisine traditions.

“We will source the abundant unusual suspects, not the endangered usual suspects. It’s our duty as industry professionals to educate and give back to the community,” says Wilson.

Known for taking classic ideas and exotic food cultures and turning them into contemporary dishes, his cooking style spans the globe.

Three Chef’s Hat Winner Paul is regarded as Australia’s prominent expert on Latin food cultures. His latest ventures the Newmarket hotel & Acland St Cantina are some of the most popular and celebrated restaurants in Australia.

Some of Paul’s other career accolades in Melbourne include the Epicure Professional Excellence Award, Best New Restaurant Nominee, Restaurant of the Year Winner, Chef of the Year Winner, and Two Chef ’s Hat Winner.

Paul is a food ambassador for Melbourne and Australia. Past venues include: Prince of Wales Hotel, Circa Bar and Restaurant, Acland St Cantina Middle Park Hotel, Albert Park Hotel, Newmarket Hotel and Cellar Bar. Paul remembers, “When I arrived in Melbourne after a successful career in London my objective was to make a contribution to this world class city, not to follow or play it safe and to still be mindful and respectful for what Melbournians and Australians celebrated and enjoy”.

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“My mission is to keep the joys of eating accessible and informal but still creative whilst highlighting great produce, and inspiring talent amongst the team! “ The day’s catch will be served, along with menu highlights to include: • Local mussel stew ‘Genovese style’ with basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmigiano • Grilled sardine fillets with gazpacho salad

• Salt & Pepper Arrow squid with papaya salad, peanuts, chilli and lime • Today’s catch - grilled or battered with snow pea salad, tartare sauce and seaweed fries • Proper fish pie with ‘Mariniere’ sauce • Snapper fillet ‘Provencale’ • Spaghetti vongole with seaweed, garlic and chilli • Fish burger with crumbed Marine Steward Council Hake, pickles, iceberg and tartare sauce • Mushy peas & potato cakes • Strawberry trifle “Morgan’s waterfront location immediately reminded me of great Aussie fish cafes like Sydney’s Doyles and inspired a crowd-pleasing menu of fresh, sustainable seafood.” Says Wilson In a case of history repeating, famous fishmonger John Rubira returns to Morgan’s to deliver the best available market-fresh fish, and son Lee will process the whole fish with a true ‘nose to tail’ approach. John has been a mainstay of Melbourne’s Seafood market since 1963 and after a small break is looking forward to returning to the ‘cut and thrust’ of the pre-dawn hustle. continued next page...

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After more than 20 years of supply to the business, Clamms will continue to provide the freshest and best available seafood from around the country. Morgan’s new offering will demonstrate diversity in the way seafood can be prepared, whilst also serving nostalgic crowd-pleasers. Clean Seas Hiramasa Kingfish will take pride of place on Wilson’s menu.

Remaining committed to celebrating one of Victoria's best regions, the drinks list will feature beer, wine and cider from local breweries and wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Nestled between historic limestone buildings on the Sorrento foreshore, Morgan’s provides the perfect spot for casual dining whilst enjoying Port Phillip Bay, the native Couta Boats and the grand ferry making the hourly crossing from Queenscliff.

With Paul Wilson at the helm of the kitchen and a the introduction of a new menu at Morgan's, the coastal hotspot is a must try!

Morgan’s is located at, 1 Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 www.morganssorrento.com.au Insta: @morgans_sorrento

Recipe SARDINES WITH GAZPACHO SALAD Sardine Ingredients 500g butterflied sardine fillets Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt

Salad Ingredients 200g mixed heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces 75g pitted Kalamata or manzanilla olives 30g rinsed baby capers 100g sliced baby cucumber 75g sliced breakfast radishes 4-6 finely sliced green chillies (1 per person) 1 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves 1 bunch basil leaves 1 red onion thinly sliced 100g ciabatta croutons Lemon juice Olive oil Freshly ground pepper Sea salt

Gazpacho dressing 5 ripe Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped ½ cucumber ½ red onion, roughly chopped 2 red capsicums, roughly chopped

1 small clove garlic, finely grated ½ green chilli ½ birdseye chilli 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, plus 100ml extra 5 tsp sherry vinegar, plus 2 tbsp extra 1 slice white bread 1 tsp salt 100ml boiling water 1 tsp sugar Dash of tabasco sauce Freshly ground pepper Sea salt

Method - Gazpacho dressing 1. Blend all the ingredients, except for the sugar, tabasco and pepper, together in a blender with the boiling water until emulsified.

2. Add extra olive oil, sherry vinegar, sugar, tabasco and blend again until incorporated.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Pass through a sieve and then chill in the fridge for at least two hours until ready to serve Note: The dressing can be made a couple of days in advance and can be used instead of tomato juice in a Virgin or Bloody Mary cocktail.

For the Salad Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl except for the croutons, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and set aside

For the Sardines 1. Preheat the bbq or place a frying pan over high heat.

2. Lightly season the sardines with oil and sea salt.

3. Ensure you have a palate knife and baking tray or large plate close by and working quickly, place sardines skin side down and sear for 30 seconds before turning over and searing for a further 30 seconds.

To Assemble 1. Dress the salad with a drizzling of lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss.

2. Place a spoonful of gazpacho onto each plate and then neatly arrange the sardines in the middle of the plate.

3. Top with salad before finishing with a final drizzle of olive oil and then serve.

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Heirloom carrot terrine, vanilla curry oil, leek, fennel Polperro Winery 150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill South Ph 5989 2471 www.polperrowines.com.au

Trofeo Estate

Miso soba noodles, edamame, pickled ginger, capsicum, enoki, Asian herbs and ponzu dressing Panda Blairgowrie 2871 Point Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie Ph 5988 8261 www.pandablairgowrie.com.au

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Trofeo's catch of the day featuring fresh market fish paired with local and seasonal produce

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Grilled blackened salmon fillet, warm potato salad, lime crème fraiche, fried capers and a grilled lemon cheek The Dava Hotel

85 Harrisons Rd, Dromana Ph 5981 8688 www.trofeoestate.com

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

Raspberry and lovage mille-feuille, featuring flamed raspberries from Montalto estate, lovage crème patissiere, thousand layer pastry and lovage sugar

Tuck In - the ultimate sampler of Tucks fried chicken and more including bread, olives, two wings, one thigh, mushrooms, slaw, fries and pickles

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FROM BOTTLE to board

By Andrea Louise Thomas

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ack Woodhill and Oscar Berryman have been friends since they started prep together at Mount Martha Primary School. Now in Year 12 and studying VCE Business Management at Flinders Christian Community College, Tyabb, they are partners in business as well. They produce a line of eco friendly upcycled glass cheese boards made from flattened wine bottles.

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The concept for Peninsula Bottle Boards was born in Bali. While on a family holiday, Oscar and Jack were struck by the volume of discarded wine bottles found in around the rubbish bins of Seminyak. Those bottles were destined for landfill. They thought there had to be a better way to manage glass waste. This sparked the idea for their bottle boards.

Before their plane had touched down at Tullamarine, Jack and Oscar had decided on a name for their business, made a plan, contacted local businesses for bottle donations, researched where their product could be manufactured and checked out the legalities of upcycling wine bottles. In three weeks they had their first boards.

Studying business management has really paid off. They were able to look back on an old assignment to guide them through the process of setting up Peninsula Bottle Boards. It’s provided inspiration too. Jack had always wanted to own his own company and Oscar will continue business studies at university, so they are well and truly ahead of the game.

From the beginning, it was important to them to create a sustainable business that benefitted the local community so they collect their bottles from bars and restaurants near their homes in Mount Martha and Mount Eliza. It saves those businesses money to have their bottles collected for free.

During their research, Jack and Oscar found out that part of the problem in recycling bottles is that they need to be rinsed clean first. Countless bottles are rejected from recycling plants because of the residue inside them. They pointed out that a surprising amount of glass ends up in landfill where it can take over a million years to break down!

Their goal was to create an environmentally friendly product that will last forever for all the right reasons. They chose wine bottles for their shape as the neck of the bottle provides a perfect handle. They also liked the idea of creating a bird’s eye view of the humble wine bottle.

Manufacturing their product was tricky because they couldn’t find a facility with a glass kiln on the Peninsula. Then they discovered Blue Dog Glass in Mordialloc who specialize in kiln formed glass. Figuring out the correct melting temperature was the next step. The bottles will flatten and keep their shape if melted just right. It takes 24 hours to melt and cool each lot.

Investing in the kiln firing is the most expensive part of their venture. The rest of the production process is pure elbow grease.

Jack and Oscar collect bottles once a week and get to work cleaning them. They find the hardest part is getting the labels off.

Jack (left ) and Oscar

Oscar and Jack have sold predominantly at local markets though the boards can be ordered online too. They’ll be at this month’s Red Hill Show and Somerville Family Fun Day. Tingo in Mount Martha and Page 8 in Mornington also carry Peninsula Bottle Boards.

Their main goal now, outside of getting through Year 12, is to get their product into more shops. They’d also like to partner with local wineries to sell their boards at cellar doors using the vineyard’s own bottles as boards.

New ideas are always percolating. Jack and Oscar are currently experimenting with different shapes and sizes and fusing bottles to make a bigger product. Each bottle board is unique as no two bottles melt exactly the same way.

Being in business together has strengthened their friendship.

“I think we’ve both matured through the process,” Oscar says.

The two young men make a great team because they have an easy rapport and a long history as friends.

Oscar and Jack have succeeded in creating an original product and meeting the goals they set out. “We are a sustainable environmentally friendly business. All of our bottles are locally sourced, upcycled and made into a product that will last forever,” Jack says. For these young entrepreneurs, nothing could be better than that.

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WALKING NEW PATHS IN THE UK COTSWOLD WAY With honey-coloured villages, gently rolling hills and cute English market towns, the Cotswolds has become an in-demand walking destination. You may know it for reasons other than walking: Gloucester Cathedral features in Harry Potter films; and parts of Bridget Jones’s Diary were filmed in Snowshill and Swinbrook.

We know it’s a great location to explore by foot, so we are proudly bringing our local expertise and launching straight into the Cotswold Way with self-guided walks including the 8-day South Cotswolds from Painswick to Bath, and a longer 13-day adventure.

HADRIAN’S WALL For one country, there’s definitely a great deal of diversity, and we suggest heading north to explore Hadrian’s Wall (and yes, it’s all about the wall — a 2000-year old Roman wall and UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’ll prepare you completely for the 10-day, 135km walk from Newcastle upon Tyne, following the wall, to the beautiful bordertown of Bowness-on-Solway.

With Lonely Planet naming England its second-best country to visit in 2020, we know it’s a great year to walk the UK!

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Frankston

Frankston City is a local government area in Victoria about 40 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD. It has an area of 130 square kilometres.

The first individuals who occupied the land of Frankston City were the Boon Wurrung and Bunurong Aboriginal citizens Despite its similar area and name, Frankston City is a different entity to the former City of Frankston which existed from 1966 until 1994 It was a continuation of the former Shire of Frankston and was abolished by then premier Jeff Kennett under local government reforms.

Frankston Memorial Park (Frankston Cemetery) is located on the corner of Cranbourne Road and Moorooduc Highway (McMahons Road), Frankston. Land was set aside for a cemetery in Frankston in 1864-65.

The first recorded burial was 1878, although there were almost certainly burials prior to this date before the keeping of records.

The Frankston City population is forecast to grow to 163,610 by 2041.

The major part of the City was first incorporated in 1860 as the Mornington Roads District, which became a shire in 1871 and was renamed Shire of Frankston and Hastings in 1893, losing its western riding to form the Shire of Mornington, which has since been amalgamated into the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. On 19 October 1960, the Shire of Frankston and Hastings split in two, with the western part remaining as the Shire of Frankston, and the eastern part being incorporated as the Shire of Hastings.

Frankston City is one of six Central Activates Areas (CAA) being developed by the State Government. It has attracted significant public funding for urban renewal, landscaping

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and community facilities with some exciting projects planned.

Median house price in Frankston is $615,075 for sale and $380 per week rent.

Frankston is a modern city, fronting Port Phillip Bay. The commercial centre of Frankston incorporates the Bayside Shopping Centre and the Bayside Entertainment Centre that includes cinemas, eateries and fashion outlets. A short distance east is the Karingal Shopping Centre and Star Zone, an entertainment precinct featuring Village Cinemas, restaurants, indoor play centre, gym, TAB, hair and beauty stores and free parking.

Frankston has a thriving arts and theatre scene with the popular Frankston Arts Centre and several galleries. A visit to the McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery is a great experience.

The beaches around Frankston are mainly calm and sandy, ideal for swimming, boating and other aquatic activities. To the south, the sandy beaches make way for rocky cliffs and headlands. Panoramic views can be relished across Port Phillip Bay and north along the beachside suburbs from vantage points such as Olivers Hill.

The Frankston Waterfront precinct incorporates Frankston Pier, a visitor information centre, restaurant/cafe, a scenic boardwalk that extends to the boat ramp at the base of Olivers Hill to the south and crosses the Landmark Bridge to the north and ends at the Waves restaurant.

Coffee Safari

Freshly brewed coffee is a must-have for weekends away and the Mornington Peninsula's coffee haunts are second to none. Here are just a few to check out when you head down to this beautiful part of the world.

Two boys one beagle and a coffee shop 59 KAREELA ROAD

A boutique cafĂŠ nestled in the Karingal neighbourhood serving local coffee roasters Commonfolk coffee, an allday brunch menu and home baked cakes. Expect a relaxed and friendly vibe and some super cute pink dĂŠcor.

Parcha

36 WELLS ST Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with a Turkish twist! The coffee is made from specialty espresso blend 'Rose St' and single origin beans from Industry Beans. Pair with the Parcha Stack, or the housemade baklava for best results.

Wildness

135 BEACH STREET Cafe by day and restaurant by night, Wildness serves a specialty fair trade and certified organic coffee blend alongside an all day breakfast. The lunch menu is broad ranging including toasties, wraps and burgers, and more substantial mains.

What to do Take a walk along the Frankston waterfront precinct extending from the boat ramp at the base of Olivers Hill, crossing the Landmark Bridge, and ending at Waves restaurant.

Enjoy the views across Port Phillip Bay or head down to Bayside Shopping Centre to browse some of the 250 specialty stores and major department stores.

Stroll through the Frankston city streets and take in many building exteriors adorned with eye catching murals.

If you're looking to be entertained, catch a movie at Hoyts cinemas or a live performance at Frankston Arts Centre.

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BAYSIDE CENTRE March is the month to shop ‘til you drop at Bayside Centre. With over 250 stores across fashion, food, lifestyle and entertainment, plus a chance to win your share of over $70,000 in gift cards with “Spin to Win”, there’s never been a better time to shop at the Peninsula’s premium shopping destination.

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Bayside Centre is home to the biggest range of youth and streetwear on the Mornington Peninsula. Encapsulating the beach, surf, street and skate culture Frankston is so famous for, you’ll find your favourite threads from stores including JD Sports, Universal Store, Platypus Shoes, Neverland Store and a new look Ozmosis coming soon.

If fresh food is your thing, you will love the newly refurbished and bigger Henry’s Bayside Mercato. Boasting a huge selection of fresh food and delicacies from all over the world, Henry’s is where you’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, locally baked artisan breads, organic groceries, continental delicatessen goods and fresh flowers at great market prices.

ENTERTAINMENT Looking for a night on the town that’s close to home? Bayside Entertainment has it all! Knock down some pins at Strike Bowling, score a hole in one at Holey Moley then head to Martini & Co for dinner and a cheeky cocktail! Cap off the fun and finish your night in style watching the latest blockbuster from one of the 12 cinemas decked out with luxurious leather recliners at Hoyts.

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Focus on Frankston

EMPOWERING WORKING WOMEN, SUPPORTING ALL FAMILIES Just because the word “sport” is in the name, does not mean you need a sports-related injury to visit The Sports Injury Clinic (TSIC) in Frankston. Over the years, TSIC has treated athletes, their friends and their families. The team encourages the local community to stay active, strong and prevent injuries from happening in the first place. However, because life is a playing field, they know injuries can happen in everyday life. That’s why TSIC, has a variety of services to help you recover, build strength and reach your personal best.

This month, in celebration of International Women’s Day, TSIC CEO and Co-Founder, Pippa Hanson, hopes to inspire women in business to focus on their health and well-being to better reach their personal and professional goals. Being a mother herself, Pippa understands that being at your best, means you can be there for your family, business and team when it matters most.

Pippa co-founded TSIC in 2004 and has placed an emphasis on creating an environment focused on community health and wellness. In addition, TSIC strongly supports women’s health, from prenatal care, postnatal care and recovery, to overall strengthening for everyday life.

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This is something Pippa is extremely passionate about to enable local women and business owners to achieve success through taking care of their overall health.

Pippa’s team of 60+ professionals are equally as passionate about helping the local community to remain injury-free, empowering women to lead their business and team to success and look after their families. The TSIC team supports everybody and focuses on preventative treatment to strengthen the body to stay fit and healthy. Pippa has been at the forefront of driving this focus, so women can avoid injury and continue caring for their families, their business and their team in full capacity.

The Sports Injury Clinic is dedicated to delivering top quality treatment and support for all families. To find out more or to book an appointment, contact us today.

Phone: (03) 9783 9990 www.tsic.com.au Socials: @tsic

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Mr Planck, Sir

By Peter McCullough

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hen the group of children, bright-eyed with curiosity, assembled for the first time at the small wattle and daub building that was the school house they were greeted by a very correctly-spoken gentleman who introduced himself as Mr Planck, their teacher. The year was 1871; the school, Rural School No 104 at Balnarring.

Family background Septimus Miller Planck was an Englishman, born at Hampstead, London in 1839. The original spelling of the name was P-l-a-n-k and the family had its origins in Wiltshire. Since the mid 17th century many generations had grown up in and around the old market town of Devizes. Septimus’ father, George Plank, held the position of Secretary of the Customs Fund in London. His mother Anne (Miller) Plank, had been married previously and had five children from her first marriage. She and George had another four sons.

When Anne’s seventh son was born he was given the appropriate name ‘Septimus’, which is Latin for ‘seventh’ and the name ‘Miller’ was added for his mother’s family. George, Anne and their children lived in what has been described by a descendant as “a delightful two-storey house just off Hampstead Heath”. Later George and

Anne left London for Worthing, not far from Shoreham-by-the-Sea in West Sussex.

Early years The boys received a good education and it is believed that Septimus had three years at school in Germany. Two of his fullbrothers went to India. William became a tea planter and Charles, who had qualified as a surgeon at Guy’s Hospital Medical School, joined the Bengal Medical Service. Charles held various positions in different areas of the sub-continent and was present at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny in 1857. The remaining brother, Henry, was a dentist. (It was Charles, the surgeon–general, who added the additional ‘c’ to the family name in 1864 and his brothers adopted that spelling too. This would cause embarrassment to a later generation as the name now appeared to be German in origin.

When World War I broke out loyalty was questioned.) As a young man Septimus went to India where he worked for a period as a teataster on a plantation, probably that of his brother William. On his return to England he worked in a brewery office in London and in 1861 he is listed as being an ‘ale merchant’. continued next page...

Left and below: Septimus and Annie in their younger days.

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Above: The Balnarring Road School.

Right: An early Balnarring cricket team.

A new life It was in 1861 that Septimus married Annie Linard in Surrey.

Both were 22 years old. His occupation, as given on the marriage certificate, was that of ‘beer merchant’. Two children were born to the couple over the next couple of years. A daughter, Annie, was born in Brighton in 1861 followed by a son, Charles, two years later. Septimus’ wife’s family, the Linards, left England for a new life in Australia and the young family decided to follow their example.

They came under the Land Grants Scheme of 1863/4. Septimus, Annie and their children sailed aboard the “Flying Cloud’, arriving in Queensland in February 1864. Initially they went to a sheep station but Annie found the climate too hot and they moved to Victoria where her family had settled. Family lore has it that they were twice burnt out by bushfires, once in Queensland and again in Victoria. Financial necessity might have prompted Septimus to take up teaching.

The family had grown too, The couple’s third child, George, was born in 1866 – birthplace believed to be Fitzroy - and a fourth, Agnes, was born at Collingwood in 1869.

The move to Balnarring The family came to the Balnarring District in 1871 when Septimus, at the age of 32, received a teaching position at Rural School No 104. It was predominantly a farming community. The school was one of its first public buildings. A night school had started up in someone’s home, but the community wanted a permanent day

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school where their children could be taught. The area had a store and a post office that operated from the home of one of the settlers, Paul Van Suylen. His home was near a junction of two major tracks and had become something of a centre for the new community.

A small wooden church would soon open on one of the reserved town lots at Merricks. Here Anglican and Presbyterian worshippers held services on alternate Sundays. Any get-togethers took place at someone’s house, except for the yearly horse races. Then everyone met, in picnic fashion, at Emu Plains between Balnarring and Hastings for a day’s fun.

School master The school building was of wattle and daub and stood near the corner where the Anglican church now stands. . If all pupils were in attendance there were twenty boys and nine girls. Among them were some faces very familiar to the school master. Three small Plancks sat facing him in the school room - Annie, Charles and George. Agnes would join them in turn. Lydia Linard, who was related to his wife and living with the family, was also one of his pupils. The children’s ages ranged from thirteen and a half down to three and a half years. Mostly they were the children of the farming families of the district. There were four boys from the Davies family, three young Laurissens, Elizabeth Hurley with her younger brother Joe, Annie and Emma Van Suylen plus the Johnson children in the line-up. A few had received some schooling at home, but for most this was the first time they been given any lessons.

Mr Planck was most likely a strict teacher. He had definite ideas

about discipline, the correct way to behave and good manners. The children, however, would have received a sound schooling as he was a well-educated man and had the experience of living in different countries.

The first school house was a temporary measure. In 1873 when the Education Department of Victoria came into being, there was a name change to ‘State School No 1337’, and within a few years a new weatherboard building went up on a 5-acre site along Buckley’s Road (now Balnarring Road.) The school was built by local contractor, Paul Van Suylen at a cost of £242 /11/8. It could accommodate forty children and there was a two-room residence attached to the school-room. When the children took their places in the new premises in February, 1876, the school was now State School No 1698. Mr Planck continued on as head teacher.

Presumably Septimus, Annie and their family lived in the school residence.

The wider community Septimus became a selector, taking up Lot 104 A in the Parish of Bittern, a holding of about 183 acres to the south of Myers Road between the Balnarring–Mornington Road and Stumpy Gully

Road. Part of this was leased to a neighbouring land-owner, with further acres added at a later time. As well as being the school master Septimus involved himself in other community activities.

He was Deputy-Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Balnarring District, resigning in 1876 when he moved away.

When an area was set aside for a Recreation and Cricket Reserve, Septimus became the official spokesman, nominating three local men as Trustees of the Reserve to the Flinders Road Board (forerunner of the council). Sport was an important part of his life. He, himself, was an ardent cricketer. His love of the game was inherited from his father who had played for the Marylebone Cricket Club in England. Septimus’ sons, when they were old enough to play, also shared his love of the game. Septimus was one of the players of the first team fielded by Balnarring, a team he captained for a while.

Thirty years on, one old cricketer from another club, reflected on the “very pleasant meetings” and “good feeling between teams” when S. M. Planck was the skipper of the Balnarring team. It was a gentleman’s game.

Annie gave birth to two more sons, Frederick (1873) and Robert (1875) whose names were registered while the family was living at Balnarring. continued next page...

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Above and Left: Early score sheets featuring the Balnarring cricket team. The scorer was Ethel Oswin, sister of one of the players.

Right: Shoreham State School, circa 1940.

Transfer After six years at the Balnarring School, Mr Planck received a transfer and in the 1876 – 7 school year he took up the position of head teacher at the Balnarring, Stony Creek School. Stony Creek formed the western boundary of the Balnarring Parish. There was a reserved area for a town on the coast and a jetty had been built to ship out timber to Melbourne, wood for burning and timber for railway construction. The area had been settled in the 1860s mainly

by Irish Catholic families who had come from the goldfields. Many were related by marriage. The Byrnes and Rileys, the Kennedys, the Nowlans and the Dowlings. The Stony Creek School had opened

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in the April of 1875 with an enrolment of sixteen children. Mr Septimus Planck replaced Mr John Ullyet as head teacher. Two acres for a school building had been offered by Miss Byrne who owned land adjacent to the town reserve and a sturdy school house of local, hand-made bricks on a base of bluestone was erected. The residence attached to the school consisted of three rooms. The Planck family moved house and settled into their new community.

‘Stony Creek,’ becomes ‘Shoreham’ In 1881 the postal service reached the area with the school house becoming the official Post Office. Mr Planck, head teacher also became Mr Planck, Post Master. To avoid confusion between

the two ‘Balnarring’ schools and Stony Creek with Stony Point, Septimus suggested changing the name of his new school to Shoreham. In 1881 the name ‘Shoreham’ was formally adopted.

The Planck family continued to grow with the birth of Albert in 1878 and Francis in 1881. Three years later a second daughter and their ninth child, Winifred was born. Despite having young children Annie Planck also held a position at the school. She became ‘sewing mistress’ or an assistant teacher.

A cricketing career Cricket continued to play a major role in the schoolmaster’s life.

Small country centres like Balnarring and Flinders got together a team as soon as they had somewhere near enough players. For matches players interchanged, sometimes playing for one club when numbers were short, sometimes for the other. A list of players often shows cricket as a family affair. Septimus became known as “the legendary Flinders batsman” when he played for the Flinders team. He was the first captain of the Flinders Club and he won the President’s trophy on a number of occasions. In 1878 a report of a return cricket match between Flinders and Dromana appears in South Bourke and Mornington Journal. Each team had only nine

players. Septimus scored 15 of the 43 runs notched up by Flinders before the team was all out. Two of his sons, Charles (Charlie) and George, both still lads, were also players in that match. Fifteen-yearold Charlie made 4 runs while eleven-year-old George was bowled without scoring. Septimus and Charlie were named as “the choice of the Flinders bowlers”. Septimus took four of the opposition’s wickets and Charlie claimed one wicket. He also caught out a player from a ball bowled by his father. When Septimus left the district to take up a teaching appointment elsewhere he was presented with a bat for the 1882/3 season following a batting average of 11 runs from 11 innings. His departure considerably weakened the Flinders side although son, Charlie, kept the Planck name in the headlines.

They were farewelled by the local community. In June 1883 a paragraph appeared in the Country News section of the Argus: “A pleasant social gathering took place at Balnarring on Tuesday evening last, the occasion being a complimentary farewell dinner to Mr S.M. Planck, head teacher of the Shoreham State School, he having been a teacher in the district for upwards of 14 years and is, it is understood, about to be transferred to a school in a more populous locality at Avenel. The chair was occupied by Mr Robert Wighton.” continued next page...

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Above, Left and Right: Brothers Charles and George Planck.

Below: Septimus and Annie in retirement.

Departure The Planck family kept its links with Flinders. Eldest son Charles had begun working at the Telegraph Station in Flinders where he became Chief Clerk of the East Extension Telegraph Station. The cable between Tasmania and Flinders on the Victorian coastline had been successfully completed in 1869 and a duplicate line opened in 1885. His brother George also found work with the same cable company but at the other end of the line at the Georgetown Cable Station in Tasmania.

Septimus Planck continued his teaching career at the Avenel school north of Melbourne on the main route between Melbourne and Sydney. The town had become a bustling centre during gold rush days and a centre for the Cobb & Co coach run.

The family dispersed as the children became adults. Two sons, Fred and Charles, died in the influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1919. Robert went to South Africa. Others made their homes in Melbourne. Agnes stayed in Avenel.

Septimus and Annie eventually retired to Clifton Hill where they lived in their home, “Gwentland”, at 51 Queen’s Parade. It was there that Annie died at the age of seventy in 1909. Septimus Miller Planck, “Sir” to many youngsters who passed through the schools where he taught, lived to the age of eighty-one years. He died at his home in 1920. Although having lived in Australia for over fifty years, he was ever the Englishman, maintaining his “Englishness” throughout his life and no doubt his enthusiasm for the gentleman’s game of cricket.

Sources: n Various newspapers from the period. n Margot Titcher, family descendant, family history research notes. n Jim White: compiler of the History of the Flinders Cricket Club n Ian Wisken: Balnarring State School 1872 - 1950 n Education Department of Victoria: Vision and Realisation n Photographs from the Flinders & District Historical Society and from the Balnarring & District Historical Society’s collections.

Reproduced with permission.

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