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Brits sail bay best in B14s THE sometimes tricky waters off McCrae provided a suitable venue for sailors to match their abilities against one another in this month’s World and Australian B14 championships.

As race officer Peter Merritt was telling competitors about Port Phillip’s changeable weather and emphasising the importance of the McRae Yacht Club’s safety system, 60 knot winds swept up the bay, heralding a cool change and sending boats and gear flying.

Bay regulars did their best to explain to bewildered internationals: “It’s just a cool change!�

When racing finally got underway, the competition was close and exciting but, when the last sail was stowed, the Australian title went to British crew Chris Lewns and Tom Pygall.

Mt Martha’s Brent Frankcombe and Leigh Dunstan second - and McCrae’s Guy Bancroft and Lachlan Imeneo had won the World title.

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Plea to shire: lower rates David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is under pressure to cut its rates as the state government promises to force councils to justify any increases above the rate of inflation.

Councils will be required to send their budgets to the Essential Services Commission for permission to raise rates above inflation under Labor’s new policy.

The shire’s 2015-16 budget is well

under way. Officers are assembling the data on which our rates and charges will be struck – under the experienced financial eye of new shire CEO Carl Cowie.

For the first time in perhaps a decade, those who put their views annually to the shire on what the budget should achieve have a discernible spring in their step, expecting their suggestions to be taken more seriously than in the recent past.

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Pop award is music to Richard’s ears Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au AN Arthurs Seat musician has gone close to topping the charts in songwriting in the world’s toughest music market.

Richard Adams, 59, of Arthurs Seat Rd, was one of five finalists in the ‘pop’ category of the American Songwriting Awards in November and, although he didn’t win, was gratified that his entry was among the very best of 1200 entries.

He won a trophy and acclaim from his peers.

Held annually in Las Vegas, the awards are described as “a beacon for music industry professionals and an amazing celebration of talent, creativity and, of course, music�.

A screening committee composed of music industry professionals chooses

the top 10 best songwriting entries from 10 categories to be recognised as awards nominees, with the best five from each category as finalists.

Chosen from entrants all over the world, finalists are invited to attend the awards where prizes of $25,000 cash are up for grabs as well as key introductions, product packages from sponsors, and exposure to an international audience.

Mr Adams said he had been “playing music a long time�, strumming guitar and playing piano for smalltime covers band Little Ray. The band plays the usual weddings and club social night circuit and has fun making music, he said.

A songwriter on the side, he sometimes exchanged his work with other writers on social media sites, where peer critiques are valuable in improving the quality of his work. While on one site, Mr Adams saw a request

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for applications for the US songwriting awards and, on the spur of the moment, entered a song he liked: My Dementing Rabbit. “It wasn’t a bad song, although pretty morbid,� he quipped. “It’s about someone having cardiac arrest and seeing the supposed white light as they move into the next world. I was

trying to guess what it would be like.�

After entering, Mr Adams said he “just forgot about it� so an email from awards organisers in Las Vegas in November came as a pleasant surprise: he and his wife Monica were being offered free accommodation for three nights at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas for judging and presentations.

“Unfortunately, no free airfares were in the offing but the chance to see parts of the US where we hadn’t been was wonderful,� he said.

The couple stayed three weeks, visiting the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles and San Francisco “having a wow of his time� before flying home.

Now there’s a song in the making.

Nine awarded Australia Day honours NINE Mornington Peninsula residents received honours on Australia Day from the Governor-General – five OAMs, two AMs and two AOs. Liz Barraclough of Balcombe Estuary Rehabilitation Group (BERG) was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her “service to conservation and the environment, and as a volunteer educator�.

Ms Barraclough was the Mt Martha conservation group’s inaugural field officer, appointed in 1997, and a key part in the revival and rehabilitation of the estuary.

She has been a member of Mt Martha foreshore advisory group since 2007, a member of the community reference group for South East Water’s sewerage authority, committee member of Devilbend Foundation, inaugural member of Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Group, a member of Mornington Peninsula Bay to Bay Biolink, a voluntary lecturer at Deakin University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences since 2009, coordinator of the environmental educational program at Balcombe Grammar School since 2010, and is educating students about indigenous plants and bushland management policies at Mt Martha Primary School.

Another conservationist awarded an OAM was Dr Brian Cuming, a longtime member and former president of Westernport and Peninsula Protection

Council. His wife Nanette Cuming received an OAM for voluntary work (see Page 9).

Retired soldier Lieutenant Colonel Peter Thomas Newman of Mt Eliza received an OAM for service to veterans, and to the community.

Mr Newman has held senior positions with the Defence Force Welfare Association and Melbourne Veterans and Services Support Centre. He has been or is involved with Rosebud Secondary College’s school council, Frankston Community Support and Information Centre, and Private Hospitals Association of Victoria.

He was CEO of Diamond Valley Hospital 1987-91 and Hastings and District Bush Nursing Hospital 199194.

He has also been involved with Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Council, Rotary Club of Frankston North and was Governor of Rotary District 9820 in 1994-95 and district secretary 200405.

Mr Newman was one of three commissioners appointed by the Kennett government to run the newly formed Mornington Peninsula Shire in 1994.

Mornington resident Greg Sugars has been awarded an OAM for service to Frankston as a former president of Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise and public relations chairman of Rotary

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Mr Pope was an executive member of the Municipal Association of Victoria 1980-82, industrial officer with the Municipal Officers’ Association 1977-82, chairman of Forestry Industry Council Victoria 2005-12, and was a former industrial relations adviser for Monash University.

Stephen Spargo of Red Hill South was awarded an AM for “significant service to the community through a range of executive roles with business, agricultural, sporting and health organisations�.

He has been a board member of Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health since 2010, and on the board of Florey Foundation since 2010.

He has held senior positions with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Melbourne Cricket Club, Asia Society Australasia Centre, and Committee for Economic Development of Australia and its Victorian Advisory Council, and is a member of Australia-Japan Society of Victoria, Australia Japan Business Co-Operation Committee, and Law Institute of Victoria. A lawyer since 1975, he is a partner at Allens.

Portsea and Melbourne residents Joan Clemenger and her husband Peter Clemenger received AOs (Officer of the Order of Australia) on Monday

District 9820 in 2006 including twice visiting Vanuatu to construct village schools.

He president of Frankston Chamber of Commerce 1994-97, vice-president of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1996, chairman of SkillsPlus 2005-08 and a director 1997-2008, chairman of Out ‘n’ About 2004-06, chairman of Carrum Downs Community Bank 2012-14 and director since 2004.

Mr Sugars was chairman of the Dunkley Federal Electorate Council 1999-2007 and campaign director for Dunkley MP Bruce Billson in 2001, 2004 and 2007.

He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Property Institute, and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Former state Labor government MP Neil Pope of Sorrento was awarded an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for “significant service to the community of Victoria, particularly through local and state government roles, and to the administration of Norfolk Island�.

Mr Pope was administrator of Norfolk Island 2012-14. His political positions or appointments included MP for Monbulk 1982-92, Minister for Labour 1988-92, Minister for Youth Affairs 1988-92 and Minister for School Education 1992.

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‘High priestess’ defends swami’s actions Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A LOYAL disciple of Mt Eliza-based guru Swami Shankarananda has defended criticism of his self-admitted sexual impropriety as being “a publicity stunt from those that would bring him down”.

The “high priestess” Rhonda “Vilasini” Reukers says one of the swami’s former disciples “is trying to destroy his credibility because he wants to be a guru himself”.

However, Callum Campbell, CEO of the Australian Mediation Association has been appointed to come up with a solution to the crisis enveloping the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga in Tower Rd. Swami Shankarananda has apologised to his followers for his actions and the school’s board of directors, while leaving him as spiritual director, has set up a sub-committee to write a code of conduct. (‘Secret sex shakes yoga school’, The News 20/1/15.)

The statement issued by the ashram’s management committee said “many people are hurt, angry and confused”.

Ms Reukers – writing from Seminyak, Bali, where she and daughter Cindy run a yoga and meditation school - says she has been a disciple of Swami Shankarananda for 35 years. Her letter is published on Page 29.

“He [the disaffected former disciple] has exaggerated the numbers unbelievably high about the tantra [sexual] partners Swamiji has had over the years, who were all willing participants and now Swamiji is trying to protect them

Mediation: The Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga in Mt Eliza has appointed a mediator to restore calm after being rocked by claims of sexual impropriety by its spiritual leader, Swami Shankarananda.

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from the ordeal of being involved in a court case.”

Ms Reukers states that the truth about the claims of women being hurt at the Mt Eliza ashram “will come out in a court of law”.

The Siva school, through a spokesman, said it had received legal advice to the effect that no criminal laws had been broken and it was “an internal matter and we have not been contacted by the police”.

“It is unethical to publish something that is not the truth. Just a weapon against Swamiji who I see as the true victim,” Ms Reukers stated.

“I have been Swamiji's disciple for 35 years and I know that this is not who he is. I have held every position around him. He is a loving, caring and constantly giving person. Who asks for very little. He never asks for money from his devotees. He used his inheritance to build the ashram.

“Swami Shankarananda - also known as Swamiji (formerly known as Russell Kruckman) – has distributed a let-

ter to attendees of the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga apologising “to the community and to anyone who has been hurt by my actions or even by hearing of my actions”.

Meanwhile, the Shiva school is offering free counselling to “anyone who needs assistance” and a subcommittee has been appointed to write a code of conduct for everyone working for the ashram, including Swami Shankarananda.

The management committee of the residential ashram in Tower Rd said Swami Shankarananda – although never claiming to be “a sexual renunciant” or demanding celibacy from any of his students – had admitted it was inappropriate to keep “aspects of the teaching and his personal activities secret”.

“I know people are disappointed and upset. I apologise to them and ask their forgiveness,” Swami Shankarananda stated.

He said his “tantric activities have been the only blemish” during his

more than 20 years as head of the Shiva school.

“As I have said, I have stopped them. When peace returns, perhaps I will speak and write about what is to be learned.

“I am open to a dialogue about the role of the guru and sannyasa in the modern west and also the place of sexuality in spiritual life – and other matters. We are pioneers, after all, and getting it all right isn’t easy.

“I don’t know how I could have been this stupid … but I was. I beg your forgiveness.”

Ms Reukers using the name Vilasini has published a book, Girl on Fire – Journey beyond madness, which has been praised by Swami Shankarananda who advises readers to be “ready for a ride quite unlike any other. Rarely has the spiritual process been painted so colourfully and so directly”.

Part of the book’s blurb reads: “One major significant yogic thing happened on the last morning. As I went into the bathroom I suddenly felt that I was going to faint. I slid to the floor which was tiled and cool to the touch. In an instant; my whole genital area felt like it was on fire. I sat there amazed… God and I knew that the goddess Kundalini herself was working magic within this being called Vilas.”

There is one anonymous review on Amazon online bookstore: The story is a heart-warming experience of the author’s journey dealing with her initiation into yoga (kundalini awakening) where her symptoms get misunderstood as a psychiatric condition.

She fights for her dignity and freedom to have her experience. It was the old battle of good overcoming evil. It was also eat pray love without the eat. I couldn't put it down.”

Bali Shiva Yoga, run by Ms Reukers and her daughter Cindy, is based in busy beachside Seminyak and offers to “teach meditation, read the Tarot and meet for Satsang. We also do our Retreats at a wonderful resort in Ubud”.

The centre’s website says “people wrongly think tantra is a sexual cult” but explains that “Kashmir Shaivism does include sexuality but not as an exclusion of everything else. It is just another tool to reach the divine experience”.

Swamiji also has contributed to the unfolding of yoga in the West through a dynamic form of self-inquiry called the Shiva Process, “a practical and easy methodology to improve relationships, achieve personal freedom and improve the quality of everyday life”.

As well as teaching yoga and meditation, the centre in Bali being run by Ms Reukers and her daughter is promoting the Cindy Soul Collection.

The “unique products” being sold under the party plan concept include “Italian jewellery, yoga inspired clothing, quality make-up and so much more”.

The book by Vilasini is also being re-launched. A sanskrit dictionary defines the word vilasini as: wife; mistress; charming or lively or coquettish woman.

Summer may not be as hot as predicted Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au PREDICTIONS of summer heatwaves in greater Melbourne including the Mornington Peninsula may have been overcooked with one long range forecasting company claiming the region is unlikely to have temperatures above 32 degrees between now and the first week of March.

Last October, fire and health authorities, and the Bureau of Meteorology said Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth were all expected to be hit with at least one or two periods of more than five days of high temperatures.

But United States-based AccuWeather is predicting nothing over 32 degrees between now and 8 March.

The accuracy of the company’s predictions has been questioned by critics in the US. AccuWeather predicts weather 45 days ahead of time.

It claims Melbourne will receive just two days over 30 degrees during the rest of January and all of February with nothing over 25 degrees in the first week of March.

However, this summer’s mean temperatures are still likely to be above the long-term average but not as hot as last summer when Victoria sweltered through seven days over 40 degrees, including a so-called once-in-a-century heatwave of four consecutive days over 40 degrees.

Last summer and the one before were both record-breakers.

The summer of 2012-13 was dubbed

the “angry summer” by climate experts. In March 2013, Melbourne and surrounds sweltered through the hottest seven nights in a row ever recorded, a record nine consecutive daytime temperatures over 30 degrees, and a minimum temperature above 20 degrees for seven days in a row.

The previous record of six consecutive nights above 20 degrees occurred twice before – during the heatwave leading up to Black Saturday in 2009, and in 2008.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for the rest of January is a median maximum temperature of 26.4 degrees in Melbourne, hotter still in the northwest at 32.4 and cooler in the east of the state at 24.6.

It is forecasting a median maximum

of 25.8 degrees in Melbourne until the end of March, but with a strong chance of higher temperatures.

“We’ve had a run of hot Januarys in the past decade – all of the last 10 Januarys have been above average – so even though this January is running above the long-term average, it is likely to be the second coolest of the last decade,” bureau climatologist Blair Trewin reportedly said.

Greater Melbourne may have a cooler than predicted summer but parts of inland Australia could top 50 degrees in coming weeks.

In December, The News reported Mornington Peninsula Shire had developed “emergency management plans” to assist “elderly and disabled residents in extreme conditions”.

Its heatwave strategy included: Providing 5000 residents who receive Home and Community Care services with information on how to stay healthy in the heat.  Shire staff check on some of the more vulnerable clients – particularly those without family or support networks – on days of extreme heat to check they are okay and don’t require medical attention.

For information on heat-related illnesses, visit the government’s Better Health website at: www.betterhealth. vic.gov.au or contact Nurse on Call, 1300 6060 24.

Pick up a “Staying Healthy in the Heat” brochure at any shire customer service office. 

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LACK of passengers has put the brakes on the innovative Peninsula Explorer Bus with the service making its final trip on Monday, Australia Day. It was a disappointing end for the consortium behind the scheme as well as tourism businesses that supported or benefitted from the hop-on, hop-off bus tour service.

Shareholders of a company formed to run the buses have lost $450,000.

The service started on 1 November with two double-decker, 80-seat, open-top buses running around the southern peninsula, with hourly stops at destinations such as Peninsula Hot Springs, Point Nepean National Park, Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Boneo Maze and the Cups Estate winery as well as the villages of Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Rye. The service was first proposed in 2007 by Charles Davidson of Peninsula Hot Springs. This was followed by a feasibility study as well as dis-

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Last stop: One of the Peninsula Explorer buses. The service ended on Monday after disappointing passenger numbers since it started last November.

Shire puts assets to the test MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is undertaking a review of the asset management policy and strategy which assists it in improving the way it delivers services from infrastructure, including roads, bridges, pathways, stormwater drainage, parks and open space and buildings.

The asset management strategy demonstrates how the shire will meet the service delivery needs of its com-

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The two documents have been placed on public exhibition for public comment by 27 February.

The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the revised strategy focused on continuing service delivery, budget planning, accountability and responsibility for the

shire’s assets.”

The documents can be dowloaded at mornpen.vic.gov.au/Your_Say They can be viewed at shire offices in Mornington, Rosebud or Hastings.

Comments can be provided in writing to Team Leader Asset Management, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939.

Email comments to colin.myers@ mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Mr Davidson, Peninsula Explorer board chairman, said passenger numbers had been well off projections.

“We had only 15 per cent of what we hoped; our best day saw about 90 people using the bus and even though we had great feedback from passengers, this was not enough to sustain the service,” he said.

He said peninsula tourists preferred to use their own cars.

“Few international visitors come to the peninsula; most people drive down here.”

It was hoped Peninsula Explorer would carry 62,000 passengers in its first year, including peninsula residents and their visiting friends and relatives; visitors from greater Melbourne; interstate and international visitors; and groups from schools and community service clubs.

Peninsula Explorer general manager Paul Sandells said numbers were way below projected totals and the board had reluctantly ended the service.

The trial was supposed to run for 12 months

and, if successful, expand to other parts of the peninsula including the hinterland.

Last week, the Peninsula Explorer Bus Facebook page carried the bad news: “Thank you for your support of the Peninsula Explorer Bus. “Sadly, the trial for the service which began in November of last year will be coming to a conclusion on Monday 26 January. The trial period was to determine the demand and financial viability of a hop-on, hop-off bus tour service. Unfortunately, the Peninsula Explorer operation has not proven to be viable.”

The service was run by a consortium of businesses including Peninsula Hot Springs, the Driver Group (Grayline coaches), Searoad Ferries, Bunyip Tours, Australian Explorer, and Portsea Hotel.

Mr Davidson said the company gave it a “red hot go”. “It was not our failing – the market was not ready for such a service.”

People who have bought tickets can claim a refund from info@peninsulaexplorer.com Mike Hast

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“The foreshore from Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight has significant recreational, tourist and environmental value combining camping sites with unique moonah woodland areas,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) property officer Sarah Wordsworth said..

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Shire under pressure to lower rates Continued from Page 1 MPRRA president Dr Alan Nelsen said rates in the shire have gone up:  Three times the increase in the Consumer Price Index.  More than double Municipal Association of Victoria’s estimate of the actual rise in costs to councils.  Three times the rise in wages.  Four times the rise in pensions.

“Further rises, especially in the municipal charge and the likes of rubbish tip fees, impact heavily on our poor and elderly because the rises are flat charges,” he said.

“This is dreadfully inequitable. Efforts should be made to progressively lower the municipal charge to less than $100 and spread the ensuing cost burden to those better able to pay.

“Last year’s decision not to raise the charge would have meant a $2 million income shortfall, but a plan to borrow that sum was found not to be necessary.

“The municipal charge has risen 463 per cent in the past 15 years. This must stop.”

The residents’ association calculates that of the 40 items the Australian Bureau of Statistics uses to predict the increase in household expenditures, only water and sewerage, and electricity have increased more than council rates and charges “The accompanying council rates ‘barometer’ shows rate increases are out of proportion by any measure.

Council and its officers should be dismayed by their performance,” Dr Nelsen states in the submission.

On reining in costs, the association again points to the heavy cost burden

of Pelican Park aquatic centre in Hastings – about $8 million in a decade for a facility predicted to “possibly break even” over those 10 years.

It calculates the shire could save substantial sums by appointing a professional manager to the aquatic and leisure centre. “Excuses [for not doing so] are woeful and totally opposite

to those claimed by other sections of the shire who maintain the council is a leader in outsourcing services,” Dr Nelsen said.

Other savings the association is urging on the shire include:  A task force to seek shire staff suggestions on running the organisation more efficiently.

Producing simplified monthly financial reports, with a report quarterly rather than monthly.  Cutting shire magazine PeninsulaWide from four to three editions a year.  Producing realistic four-year strategic plans. “The current unrealistic plans are a waste of money as they are not adhered to; for example, the pre

Have a say on budget INDIVIDUALS, community groups and businesses are invited to help develop the shire’s 2015-16 draft budget, either by writing to the shire or attending a special meeting early next month.

Residents can also address the meeting, to be held at the shire’s Rosebud office in Besgrove St from 4-6pm on Wednesday 11 February. Email the shire at budget@mornpen. vic.gov.au by 5pm on 10 February if you want to speak at the meeting in support of your submission.

“Council encourages the community to provide their ideas and priorities for the coming year as council develops its draft budget for 2015-16,” mayor Bev Colomb said. “The community will again have the opportunity to comment on the draft budget through the statutory process later in the year.”

Written submissions must reach the shire by 10 February, addressed to finance manager Geoff Emberson at Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939. Online submissions can be lodged via the shire website, www.mornpen.vic.gov.au: search for “budget submission” then click on “2015-16 Pre-Budget Submission Form”.

Unfortunately the shire requires residents to find the downloadable form 2015-16 Budget Submission Form.docx on a different web page. Ring the shire on 5950 1000 for help locating this.

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dicted rate increases in the plans.”  Investigating the Safer Local Roads Program to see if the “purported” $65 million savings could be used to cut rates.  Investigating handing back responsibility for Rosebud foreshore to Parks Victoria, a saving of about $500,000 a year.

Awards for plant pioneer and veteran greenie Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au

Couple of OAMs: Nanette and Brian Cuming in their Bittern native garden last week. They have each been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community. Picture: Gary Sissons

COMMUNITY group volunteers Nanette Cuming and her husband Brian Cuming were awarded OAMs in the Australian Day honours on Monday.

Mrs Cuming was rewarded for her work in the native plant industry and for volunteering at community groups for almost three decades including Western Port Information and Community Support Centre in Hastings, and Crib Point Community Garden, which she established in 2006 next to the community house to give people the chance to grow their own food.

Dr Cuming’s Medal of the Order of Australia was for his work over almost 40 years as a member of Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council, the region’s first environment lobby group, which was founded in 1971 to oppose industrial development on the peninsula and especially at Western Port.

Mrs Cuming, in her 80s, works at the support centre and community garden three half-days a week. She has been at the support centre for 26 years including terms as president of its management committee. “Receiving an OAM is a great honour,� she said, “it came out of the blue.�

Mrs Cuming grew up on a wheat farm in the far west of NSW before her family moved to Geelong shortly after the start of the Second World War. “My father was an officer in the army during the First World War and after the conflict was given land west of Parkes as part of the soldier settlement scheme,� she said.

Near the end of the 1930s the farm failed due to drought and the marginal nature of the land, and her father rejoined the army.

Mrs Cuming completed her education in Geelong and then trained as a nurse at Royal Melbourne Hospital before working in London as a

chemistry degree at the University of Melbourne, and a PhD at Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

He worked for the CSIRO either side of his Cambridge days before joining ICI, where he worked for 18 years before leaving in 1977 to join his wife in the plant business as well as working part-time as a chemistry lecturer at Swinburne Institute of Technology (now university) and setting up an environment course, one of the first in Melbourne.

Sitting in his beach house at Somers overlooking pristine Western Port and finding out about oil, gas and steel industry plans for the region led to him joining the protection council, which had been founded in 1971 by Dr Bill Carroll, Meredith and Ken Hayes, Joe Tilleard and other concerned residents to oppose the Bolte Liberal government’s plans to industrialise Western Port.

Dr Cuming had earlier done work on chemicals entering water catchments in Gippsland and his expertise was seized on by the group. He later assumed the presidency and remains a member.

Dr Cuming has kept a close eye on recent plans to expand the Port of Hastings. “The government’s plans to industrialise Western Port in the 1960s and 1970s collapsed but it was always on the cards that industry would have another go. It’s important to note that we still don’t have a major port and we won’t now,� he said, referring to the new Labor government backing away from plans to expand the port.

Dr Cuming’s other activities have included being a founding member of Devilbend Foundation, which successfully lobbied government to make the decommissioned Devilbend Reservoir into a reserve; member of Environment Victoria’s community reference group; member of Conservation Council of Victoria; member of Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation; member of Port of Hastings Corporation’s community reference group; and member of Greenpeace Australia.

private patient nurse for three years.

She had met her husband-to-be in Australia before going to London and the couple rekindled their friendship back in Australia and married in 1955, living in Elsternwick before buying a cottage in Vermont and later building a new house on the land. They had four children – Richard, Ian, Pip (Philippa) and Rohan – and celebrate their 60th anniversary in May. When the youngest started school, Mrs Cuming started a native plant nursery on their property after becoming involved with the Society for Growing Australian Plants and completing a night course at Burnley College. “I’d always been interested in Australian native plants but was inspired after attending an exhibition in Mitcham,� she said.

Mrs Cuming pioneered the growing and export of native cut flowers after successful experiments with a hybrid waratah known as corroboree in the mid-1970s. Waratahs and other flowers were exported to Europe, Japan, Singapore and the United States. She and Dr Cuming travelled around Australia collecting plants.

The couple bought a “camping block� at Somers in the 1970s and spent summers on Western Port before buying a beach house right on the coast, now replaced with a huge glass and steel affair. They sold Vermont and bought five hectares (12 acres) on Hunts Rd in Bittern in 1981 and made a permanent “tree change�.

Her other activities have included membership of International Plant Propagators Society and chair of Hastings Community Village Project Committee.

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Brian Cuming, 87, is best known as a former long-time president and member of Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council, and more recently as the group’s “honorary scientific adviser�.

He grew up in Caulfield and attended Caulfield Grammar before doing a science and

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Portsea, a children’s holiday tradition HUNDREDS of children from around Victoria are enjoying activity-filled holidays at Portsea.

But rather than staying at exclusive private homes, the children are following in the tradition of thousands of others who have gone through the Portsea Camp.

The camp opened in 1946 as the Lord Mayor’s Camp for country children.

Once government funded, the camp now raises income throughout the year from school, sporting, religious and corporate camps paying for their stay.

During holidays children stay for subsidised rates.

The 254 children at Portsea Camp last week were sponsored by Yarrawonga and Nathalia/Numurkah Rotary clubs, 50 RSL sub-branches and businesses on the Mornington Peninsula. The groups include 13 pupils from Wallaroo Primary School, Hastings.

While at the camp the children have been able to go snorkelling, canoeing, boating, abseiling and fishing, ride the “giant swing”, scramble along rope courses and a flying fox, do art and

craft and attend discos and concerts.

“The camp offers a place to explore new skills and gain new confidence,” community partnerships and development manager Alex Crawford said.

“For some it can be a place to reinvent themselves, and for others it is a place where they can simply be kids.”

Ms Crawford said the camp was open to children from Victoria and New South Wales “with a major focus on those who are disadvantaged and have special needs”.

“The day-to-day camps [out of holiday times] are essentially our fundraising,” Ms Crawford said.

“During school holidays children are offered week long camp experiences at a heavily subsidised rate.”

The camp receives no government help but applies for funding from benevolent foundations to help it in giving access to larger numbers of children and to cover the capital works, “particularly with historic buildings”.

Ms Crawford said 350 volunteers helped at the camp throughout the year, organising and travelling with the children.

Holiday stays: Portsea Camp CEO Stephen Eastop, RSL Victoria CEO Mike Annett, and the president of Sorrento Portsea RSL John Prentice at the camp last.

Bikes before cars Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au

Bike racks Blairgowrie: The shire’s sustainable transport project co-ordinator Rita Kontos, local rider Jill Tehan and Alison Stoakley and Craig Harris of LID Consulting. Picture: Gary Sissons

AN effort to get people out of cars and onto bikes is the rationale behind the Walk Bike Blairgowrie project.

Under the ‘active transport’ initiative, VicRoads will be urged to provide mid-Nepean Hwy pedestrian islands in Blairgowrie for safer pedestrian crossing. And lockup rails for 15 bicycles will be installed outside Blairgowrie shops.

“It is a perfect destination to ride to,” said Walk Bike Blairgowrie Project leader Craig Harris, principal of Low Impact Development Consulting.

The firm will help provide the rails as a pro bono community project without payment to the team involved.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has given ‘in principal’ support to match the funding raised for the bicycle rail installations, subject to final checks by its traffic and road safety team.

The cost of the rails is expected to be $35,000. They will be put in opposite each bus stop on the Nepean Hwy “so kids or the family can ride to the beach or bus”.

“We are seeking co-funding from the community to help expedite the bicycle rails installation – as a key visible aspect of Blairgowrie being identified as a relaxed, walking and cycling tourist destination,” Mr Harris said.

“Without co-funding, such an initiative may

not happen for a number of years to come.”

The shire will reinstate a walking track along the highway reserve by linking overgrown paths and service roads. This will allow pedestrians to safely walk from Rye to Sorrento away from the highway.

Vegetation will be trimmed back where it grows to the edge of the road, forcing pedestrians into traffic, especially near corners and blind spots.

Mr Harris is urging residents to sign the mid-Nepean Hwy pedestrian islands petition to VicRoads, or to pledge a donation towards a bicycle rail at the end of one of 12 streets.

“We have spoken to Bicycle Network Victoria and Victoria Walks and both organisations support the project and will actively promote and assisting us via their social media network and newsletters.”

He said local B&B operators had been contacted via the Beachside Visitor Information Centre, as well as many Blairgowrie traders.

“We intend to catch up with the ones we have not yet spoken to about their support for 15 bicycle rails - for 30 bicycles - at the shops,” he said.

“These rails will be on grass areas between the shops, crossing lights, the beach and the bus stop.”

Blairgowrie Community 3942 group (previously Blairgowrie Action Group) is said to support the project. Ventura Bus Lines have been asked for feedback.

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Grey skies, choppy seas no handicap for these surfers Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

and their charges a new lease of life.

Although the DSAMP surf days are a highly organised version of what is generally a disorganised activity, there is no way of event-managing an individual’s reaction.

Apprehension and fear are taken care of by the closeness of volunteers’ willing hands. From wheelchair to surfboard, the disabled surfers are surrounded by a team of coloured-coded helpers. (Grey for carers; red, team leaders; green, beach marshalls; blue, volunteers; yellow, surfers.)

But the closeness of so many people cannot affect personal exhilaration.

The joy and experience belong to the individual, the surfer.

There is no way of reproducing the

feel or the energy of a wave.

The movement of a wheelchair, or even travelling in the comfort of a moving vehicle, is light years away from the feeling that comes from lying or sitting on a board.

"Despite the odd rain shower and a large swell coming up from the south east, turning our popular Lake Leo surf beach into a fairly epic wave day, it couldn't dampen the ardour of our participant surfers and smiling carers, 230 eager volunteers and our DSAMP members,� branch president Bill Hallett said. “The water was warmer than everyone thought after a cool summer build-up, so we didn't need to chip off the icicles. And because the beach

dumpers were a bit overwhelming, our surfing teams prudently moved to quieter waters down the beach. “Yes, there were a few wipeouts but our adventurous surfers weren't deterred and just asked for more.�

Mr Hallett said an increasing number of younger volunteers was “a great sign of the times of our youngsters getting into community help. We believe the oldest volunteer was about 70, so it's a good day for young and old.�

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THE sight of the little boy running excitedly up the beach and wrapping his arms around his mother’s legs before running in circles is reward enough for the 20 or so onlookers whooping and cheering him from the water’s edge.

His joyful careering around in the sand reminds me of a small puppy let off the lead.

It is just one small cameo enacted out on Point Leo beach on Saturday 17 January as 60 disabled surfers take to the water helped by a small army of volunteers.

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Songs from the desert aid a Koori cause THE Frank Yamma - Intimate Solo Show at the Southern Peninsula Arts Centre next week is part of a bigger picture – one with an important cultural connection.

The show will raise funds for the indigenous education program Cross Country Education Foundation.

Run by Rosebud Secondary College teacher and Koori coordinator Rychelle Vines - who has taken a year’s leave to coordinate its work – the foundation provides opportunities for indigenous people and aims to raise cultural awareness among us all.

“Our country should be nation that acknowledges, respects and values its indigenous roots and, yet, even now great disparity exists between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians,” Ms Vines said.

“Improving this can only be achieved through building relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

Ms Vines said over the past five years she had been developing Cross Country Education to provide opportunities and raise cultural awareness across Australia.

“In 2010 and 2011 I piloted a program between Rosebud Secondary College and the remote community school of Nyirripi in the western desert. Recently, Cross Country Education has gained not-for profit status and I am taking this year to continue to develop it into what will, hopefully, become a national model to engage indigenous and non-indigenous students, in class, on cultural exchanges and provide work experience opportunities nation-wide.”

Summer time views: Cruise ship passengers disembarking from the Pacific Pearl at Mornington on Tuesday 24 February might find the Esplanade between Mt Martha and Safety Beach has views to rival some better known places in the Mediterranean.

Last week’s mild weather made for an enviable stopover for those aboard this yacht as snorkellers, fishers and sun lovers accessed the pristine waters from the rocks.

Picture: Keith Platt

Coming back to Red Hill Frank Yamma: Concert to raise funds for the Cross Country Education Foundation.

Yamma is a traditional Pitjantjatjara man from the central desert. The songwriter and guitarist is said to have a fine voice: rich, deep and resonant.

Regarded as one of Australia’s most important indigenous songwriters, his honest tales of alcohol abuse, cultural degradation, respect for the old Law and the importance of country are said to be spine-tingling. His music crosses cultural and musical boundaries.

His show is at 7.30pm, Sunday 8 February at the centre at 245 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud.

This is Yamma’s second visit to Rosebud for an intimate evening of song and storytelling. Tickets are adults $25, concession/students $20.

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“Our septic system was put in when we built in 1988,” says Mike Maynard from his rural property in sunny Queensland. “Over the years we have had continuing problems with the system not working properly. The area around the trench would get so wet and boggy that we could not even walk near it, let alone use the mower.”

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The stink that stuck The problem wouldn’t go away, which is common with septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems.

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McCrae sailors storm home to win B14 ‘ashes’

By Jane Moffat and Stephen Taylor FICKLE weather proved a headache for sailors in the World and Australian B14 championships off McCrae earlier this month.

Just as race officer Peter Merritt was explaining to competitors the potential for changeable weather, and the importance of the McRae Yacht Club’s safety system, a cool change swept up the bay sending boats and gear flying in winds of nearly 60 knots.

Local sailors did their best to explain to bewildered internationals: “It’s just a cool change!”

The racing was close and exciting, but, when all was said and done, British crew Chris Lewns and Tom Pygall had won the Australian title – with Mt Martha’s Brent Frankcombe and Leigh Dunstan second - and McCrae’s Guy Bancroft and Lachlan Imeneo had won the World title.

Sailors from the UK and France competing in the 2015 iSail Whitsundays World and Australian championships experienced drama from the

start when a container carrying their boats had to perform some tricky manoeuvres to get in under the gate at the yacht club. This was followed by some rapid unpacking to get the boats set up and ready to go.

With the weather not ‘playing ball’ for the first day of the Australian

championships, crews took part in an impromptu ‘treasure hunt’ to many local businesses who had generously sponsored the event. Sailors in teams used on-water GPS trackers to traverse the peninsula enjoying stops at several tourist venues.

Finally, the weather eased on the

last day of the Australian championships but it meant sailors had to endure a long day on the water: four races were needed to choose a winner.

While the UK’s Lewns and Pygall placed first overall, newcomers Brent Frankcombe and Leigh Dunstan, of Mt Martha Yacht Club, came second overall anmd were crowned Australian champions.

On the New Year’s Day rest day the overseas sailors did some sightseeing before the main event - the World championships - started the next day.

But, yet again, the weather was up to its usual tricks with a day of sailing missed due to strong winds.

McCrae sailors Guy Bancroft and Lachlan Imeneo were hometown favourites to win the World titles, although, having finished seventh in the Australian championships - and with some close racing in the opening days of the World championship - a third World title for plumber Bancroft was looking out of reach…

The final day had dramas aplenty: any of the top four boats could take

Races on: B14s racing off McCrae, left; and below, world beaters McCrae sailors Guy Bancroft and Lachlan Imeneo.

Pictures: Rhenny Cunningham and Dean Reynolds.

the title but, on the starting signal for the first race, one boat was judged to be over the line.

Then, racing up the first leg, spectators saw a boat turn back to cross the start line again: their collective hearts sank when it was revealed to be Bancroft and Imeneo.

Winning from dead last would be a big ask, and the World title appeared to be slowly slipping from their hands…

But, through some incredible sailing, the pair worked their way through the fleet to be fifth coming up to the last leg. Other boats were finding themselves badly placed to round the mark and Bancroft and Imeneo managed to sneak around and go on to finish first - and seal the World title, the third time for Bancroft.

Brent Frankcombe and Leigh Dunstan, of Mt Martha Yacht Club, were second – again - and Ian and David Cunningham, of McCrae Yacht Club, third.

“It was Lachie’s call to go back and he was right, although he did threaten to get off the boat at the first mark as the beach was close enough he could walk back - and we were dead last,” Bancroft said later.

With the top three World places taken by Australians the B14 ‘Ashes’ have been returned to Australia - just like in the cricket.

Interestingly, one fifth of competitors were women - with four female skippers -and the chair of the International Jury is also female.

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ROSEBUD 437 Waterfall Gully Road Large family home on big block Set on 1/3 acre approx. this large family home offers 3 large living areas, 4 bedrooms with robes, and 3 bathrooms. This property is perfect for the large or extended family.

There is a double garage with internal access and a handy double carport for the boat or caravan. With a view to renovating this solid brick home, the property will provide ample living on a large scale for many years to come and with possible subdivision (STCA).

Set in a quiet leafy street, this original BV home on a level 650sqm approx. block is within walking distance to beaches. The neat and tidy home offers three large bedrooms with built-in robes and a spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining. The home is serviced by a single carport and is on secure fully fenced block. Estimated return on investment approx. $300 to $320 per week

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$480,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

BLAIRGOWRIE 44 Reeves Street A Great Place To Start

INSPECT CONTACT

ROSEBUD WEST 2/3-5 Brendel Street Huge Holiday Rental Return - $360,000 Offers Over

For SALE

$480,000 Plus As Advertised Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

INSPECT CONTACT

$500,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

R E D UN RACT T N O C ROSEBUD 2/30 Rosemore Road Location, Convenience & Value

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Close to shops, cinema, beach and transport...and just about everything else, this well-presented 2BR unit, set in an Over 55â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex, is perfectly suited to a retired couple, or single, looking for peace and quiet. Both bedrooms have built-in robes, single bathroom, separate toilet, open plan living and dining with gas heating, single garage with workshop and the undercover patio area has a small garden to enjoy.

Ideally located only metres from the foreshore and McCrae Plaza (via gated access) this neatly presented unit has new carpet and has been recently painted inside. Open plan living, bright kitchen with new appliances, there are two bedrooms and outside is a private courtyard. Extra features include gas heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning and there is a single garage. Live with peace of mind and with great access to everything.

For SALE

For SALE

$290,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 41/72 Jetty Road New Years Bargain

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Situated in a leafy street this as new 3BR single level villa offers private street frontage set behind a high brush fence. The open plan interior offers high ceilings, stone benches, OX[XULRXV ZLQGRZ IXUQLVKLQJV Ă RRU FRYHULQJV DQG )UHQFK GRRUV SURYLGH VHDPOHVV integration between indoor & outdoor living. Additional features include ducted heating and vacuum, evaporative cooling, r/cycle air conditioning and double garage.

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For SALE Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street

$420,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

5986 8880

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12 Loongana Street RYE $390,000+ SO MUCH TO OFFER Fantastic property with heaps of character and charm. Situated in a quiet treed part of Rye, many features include Merbau deck with private outlook, large double garage and workshop, three bedrooms, bathroom/shower and open plan living kitchen area. Great home, great price

Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

10 Elvie Street RYE $480,000+ ENVIOUS ELVIE Exactly 900m from White Cliff’s beach, minutes from shops and café’s too, this location is hard to beat! This spacious, solid brick home includes gas heating & split system cooling as well as three large bedrooms and a spacious living room. Well maintained throughout, there is the added bonus of a selfFRQWDLQHG JUDQQ\ ÁDW 7KH EDFN\DUG LV D ÁDW ORZ PDLQWHQDQFH DUHD ZKLFK LV still big enough to enjoy. This property really is Perfect!

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

36 Elgan Avenue RYE $495,000+ BEACH DCAFE DSHOPS D GYM D

Leave your car at home and walk to the beach, or your favourite restaurant, grab a coffee or go to the gym in a matter of minutes. This location cannot be beat!

The 750m2 block which has dualstreet access has a cute home with 3 bedrooms and 2 living zones as well as a study and lock up garage and carport.

Much-loved home, now ready for you to create or renovate into your own delight!

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

14 Banda Court, RYE $720,000 - $760,000 ON TOP OF THE WORLD 180 degree rural views that will take your breath away are captured from every window throughout the house.

This 5BR home has charm, character and living space to suit the whole family including 3 living spaces and 2 bathrooms, ducted gas heating and split system cooling, 3 entertaining decks, one including an outdoor spa for those balmy nights. The back yard is big enough for fun and small enough to maintain. This home is ready for you!

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

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Pristine family living Address: 17 Elspeth Circuit, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $520,000 – $560,000 Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington, 5976 1188 Agent: Darren Sadler, 0417 916 820 A PEACEFUL setting is the perfect start to your enjoyment of this immaculate family home, located in the ever-popular Sefton Grange Estate. Set on a manageable 536-square metre block, the brick veneer home is set below street level with a neat driveway leading up to a double garage under the roof line. Upon entry the main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, and the second bedroom with built-in robes are to the right.

A separate formal lounge can be closed off from other zones of the house for a bit more privacy. The splendid kitchen and family area is full of light and appliances in the kitchen include a stainless-steel under bench oven and a dishwasher. A second hallway leads down to two more bedrooms and the main bathroom. There is handy extra space at the very rear of the home with a good-sized laundry and a rumpus room leading out to an undercover patio.

ph: 9008 5636 www.cafebusinessbrokers.com.au

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Almost New Cafe - Rye - $129,000 ( Ref B14136 ) Cafe / Bakery - Rye - $269,000 ( Ref B14073 ) Cafe / Bakery - Rosebud - $550,000 ( Ref B14011 ) Asian Takeaway - Rosebud - $79,000 ( Ref B14046 ) Deli For Sale - Rosebud - $179,000 ( Ref B14098 ) Charcoal Chicken - Dromana - $320,000 ( Ref B14012 ) Cafe - Tyabb - $79,000 ( Ref B14108 ) Restaurant - Frankston - $179,000 ( Ref B14139 ) Cafe - Bonbeach - $249,000 ( Ref B14021 ) Franchise Cafe - Narre Warren - $459,000 ( Ref B14138 ) Crepes Franchise - Keysborough - $220,000 ( Ref B14135 ) Degani Cafe - Melbourne CBD - $399,000 ( Ref B14133 ) Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne CBD - $79,000 ( Ref B14132 ) Thai Restaurant - Patterson Lakes - $249,000 ( Ref B14130 ) Cafe - Melbourne CBD - $249,000 ( Ref B14124 ) Fish & Chips - Beaumaris - $259,000 ( Ref B14121 ) Cafe - Armadale - $120,000 ( Ref B14118 ) Cafe - Richmond - $129,000 ( Ref B14116 ) Restaurant - Carrum Downs - $260,000 ( Ref B14114 ) Pizza Takeaway - Chelsea - $99,000 ( Ref B14110 ) More Cafes For SALE Available at www.cafebusinessbrokers.com.au

Harcourts

Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

FOR SALE

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‘Arthur Mews’ Rosebud... A relaxed beachside location situated right in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Recently included in National Geographic’s esteemed annual Best of the World list. The Mornington Peninsula was the only Australian region that was included as a must see destination of the world. The Mornington Peninsula encapsulates the very best of Australia in one place. This picturesque wine and food region has got it all. Here you can enjoy it all; from roughed coastlines and surf beaches to surreal golden sandy safe beaches located bay side. You will marvel at the beautiful rolling countryside that is dotted with wineries, fruit growers and countless equine properties. Indulge yourself in all the Peninsula has to offer and you will soon realise why it’s simply too good to just visit when you can be a part of the Peninsula all year round!

For Sale $469,000 - $495,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Contact agent Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

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www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

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Retro charmer set to grow

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Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

4 Jasmine Court, FRANKSTON Buyers over $330,000 OBrien Real Estate, 1/474 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 9781 6666 Andrew Milne, 0418 303 591

FOR the clever tradesperson or ‘Block’ wannabe, this cute brick-veneer home in an established court location is a nice buy as is, or fix up and capitalise on this excellent location that is set for future growth with a recent surge in development from government departments and shopping centre expansions. Original floorboards have been brought back anew and feature prominently throughout the living and dining areas. A casual meals space adjoins the neat little kitchen which opens to a paved area alongside the home, leading to the good-sized backyard. There are three bedrooms that share the one bathroom, and there is a separate laundry. The home is walking distance to schools and shops, and there is a bus stop at the front.

4/21 Portsmouth Road, BITTERN Buyers over $280,000 Baywest Real Estate, 2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 4412 Sean Crimmins, 0411 734 814

THIS free-standing unit has great space for young families just starting out, and would be a great rental earner for seasoned investors. A nice big lounge room has carpeted floors and ducted heating, with the adjoining dining area and kitchen featuring floor tiles. There are plenty of windows to allow the natural light in. The kitchen has plenty of counter space and appliances include a dishwasher and a wall-oven. From the meals area you step out to a well-fenced and private backyard with a small lawn area. Both bedrooms have built-in robes and share the one bathroom, there is also a separate laundry, and internal access from the single garage.

MCCRAE 1 CHUNAR GROVE Inspiring Luxury Transformation.

This outstanding fully renovated home takes luxury living to a new level. Immediately impressive upon entry with tiled floors, sweeping curved staircase and feature pendant lighting, this stylish and modern residence features 37 squares of expansive living spaces. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate double car ports provide ample accommodation for family and guests, while 2 large lounges and a sleek open plan kitchen/dining area are complimented and enhanced by an indoor gas heated pool with pool-side lounge, fantastic rear deck with covered alfresco area, plus a lower courtyard style deck and balcony with superb bay views.

View Sat 12.00 - 12.30pm Auction Sat 31st January - 12.30pm Adam Alexander 0416 236 393 Madison Keeley 0419 942 419 Office: Rosebud 5986 5777

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1946 RYE

3 Pasadena Street

OPULENT LIVING Private and contemporary home affording an opulent lifestyle.

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 For Lease

Mornington

27 Wilsons Road, Mornington

61 Grandview Terrace, Mount Martha

4 bedroom, beachside location! Loads of space, inside and out. Four bedrooms, walk in robe to the master and built in robes to remaining rooms. Three spacious living areas and a great sized light filled kitchen. Ensuite bathroom to master, central family bathroom, separate laundry. Ducted heating and ceiling fans. Prime beachside position.

Available 16th March

An amazing vista across Port Phillip Bay, Arthurs Seat and Red Hill awaits you from the balcony of this stunning retro home. The home features 3 good sized bedrooms, lounge and kitchen area with floorboards and a family bathroom. Also featuring a large, private deck at the rear, lock up garage and double carport.

Available Now

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For Lease

Moorooduc

For Lease

Safety Beach

480 Derril Road, Moorooduc

103/11 Sharpley Avenue, Safety Beach

Acreage property with horse facilities. Beautiful native garden on five acres. 5 bedrooms, master with ensuite. Modern kitchen and 3 living spaces over split level leading out to entertainment deck. Features include Coonara fire place, gas heater and two split systems.

Outside, three great sized, fully fenced paddocks, a round horse yard, horse box, machinery shed and large carport.

Available 8th February

Stunning bay views, fully-furnished ground floor, modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment featuring ducted heating and cooling, spacious living areas, courtyard, indoor/outdoor living. Walk along boardwalk to beach. Heated in ground pool and gym in complex, basement car parking for 2 cars and a lock up store room.

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For Lease

Red Hill

For Lease Rent $600 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mornington

1/14 Fleet Street, Mornington

Charming 2 bedroom home. Modern kitchen with electric cooking, dishwasher, split level, open plan living areas with floorboards throughout. Featuring split system unit and Coonara fire place, mezzanine/study area, downstairs powder room and laundry.

Entertaining deck, perfect for Summer BBQs or relaxing with a good book or get the painting easel out!

Available Now

Fresh, sleek and modern renovated home offers sophistication. Modern kitchen with electric/gas cooking, open plan living with stylish polished concrete flooring. Two bedrooms and a bungalow off the low maintenance courtyard. Split system to main bedroom and lounge. Private driveway with double carport and additional parking. Garden shed, low maintenance gardens and located close to Main Street. Available 2nd March

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Mornington

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Mornington

32 Caversham Drive, Mornington

1c Haig Street, Mornington

This 4Br, 2 bathroom home features formal lounge, central kitchen with adjoining meals area plus a separate family room with heating & cooling. Bathroom with separate bath & shower, there is a separate laundry and double garage, with room for a boat or trailer set behind the front gates.

Available 13th March

Ideally located walking distance to Main Street, this modern 4BR, 2 bathroom townhouse has a large kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, two open-plan living areas, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Single lock-up garage and low-maintenance courtyard.

Available 25th February

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Mount Martha

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Conley

5975 7733

MORNINGTON

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MODERN BEACHSIDE LUXURY Combining the perfect blend of luxury, privacy & security is this stunning beachside abode located just a short stroll to the sandy shores of fabulous Fisherman’s beach, Lilo cafe & the many delights on offer in Main Street. This contemporary home exudes elegance & sophistication starting from the gated entry, Travertine feature facade through to the low maintenance yard with the 6 x 3m spa/pool. As you step inside you are greeted by a sense of space & light with high ceilings coupled with neutral tones & natural features such as extensive use of timber, marble, Travertine & polished concrete floors. With 3 large bedrooms plus study, huge master suite with fitted WIR & palatial ensuite with free standing bath, stunning two-pac kitchen with marble tops, induction cooktop, dual ovens, country style dining space & adjacent open living space with gas log fire which flows seamlessly out to the north facing alfresco entertaining area skirted by lush vertical gardens & the sparkling pool/spa. Also with a 2nd zoned living space upstairs ideal for a home theatre room. Other premium inclusions are double glazing throughout, refrigerated heating & cooling, video intercom, auto double garage & many others in this unparalleled lifestyle opportunity.

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SAFETY BEACH

$650,000 - $720,000

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The very essence of modern seaside living has been beautifully captured in this contemporary four-bedroom coastal home positioned in Martha Cove & just moments stroll to the beach. Ideal as a luxury weekender or superb permanent home, this deceptively spacious home exhibits quality and class at every turn & delivering the epitome of lifestyle living. With a spacious light filled split level floor plan & with master suite (FES & fitted robes), 2nd bedroom & 2nd bathroom, large open living/dining area opposite the huge deluxe stone topped kitchen, large entertainers deck & auto double garage on one main level ideal for empty nesters or retirees plus another 2 bedrooms, main bathroom, cinema room & huge under house storage on the other. Of course, complete with all the mod cons that you would expect in a quality lifestyle home in this location with high ceilings, ducted heating & cooling, stone tops in kitchen & all bathrooms, quality tiling throughout & much more. An inspection is highly recommended.

40 Spinnaker Terrace Inspect Saturday 2-2.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

KAYN LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 265 337

GEOFF LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 142 336

MAUREEN GILLHAM LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0418 558 777

JADE WILSON PROPERTY MANAGER 5975 7733

STEVE CONLEY ROD MORAHAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0428 389 670 0498 965 555

ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580

JAN MEYER ACCOUNTS 5975 7733

WENDY O’HALLORAN OFFICE MANAGER 5975 7733

SASHA PORTBURY ADMINISTRATION 5975 7733

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The Premier Blues Event on The Mornington Peninsula Saturday January 31st 2015 5 The Historic Briars Homestead 11.am m —11.00pm

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Scooter man rescued after 5m fall A 57-year-old man riding a mobility scooter along a track near the corner of Old Mornington Rd and Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza, last week went too close to the edge and was thrown down a steep incline.

He fell five metres through scrub, bushes and brambles and was stuck for two hours before a passing cyclist saw his overturned scooter and notified emergency services.

These included Dandenong High Angle Rescue team who are equipped to handle this type of rescue. Members said it was “fairly easy to help the man out” - although they still had a lot of setting up to do to make sure it all went well.

Also attending were Frankston and Mt Eliza CFA brigades, Frankston SES, Frankston police and ambulance services.

The track goes along Kackeraboite Creek and is narrow with fairly steep edges.

The man would not to comment on the fall, other than to say: “I am not injured.”

An ambulance officer praised him for assisting emergency services during his rescue. He was taken to hospital to treat multiple scratches and abrasions.

offers the young at heart an active lifestyle in our secure, tranquil and well established lifestyle resort

Enjoy being cared for Long haul: Emergency services haul the injured mobility scooter rider to safety. Picture: Gary Sissons.

LETTERS Guru the victim I have just read your article on the sex guru??

Swami Shankarananda (‘Secret sex shakes yoga school’, The News 20/1/15). That whole article was a publicity stunt from those that would bring him down. It would have been good if you had got all your facts straight.

Firstly: One of his disciples is trying to destroy his credibility because he wants to be a guru himself. And in our lineage you need your guru’s blessing to become a guru. As he doesn't have that he has to destroy Swamiji’s reputation which is huge and world-wide. He is recognised as one of the greatest scholars of Kashmir Shaivism (tantra).

Secondly: This boy has poisoned so many with lies about Swamiji. He has exaggerated the numbers unbelievably high about the tantra partners Swamiji has had over the years, who were all willing participants and now Swamiji is trying to protect them from the ordeal of being involved in a court case. Which I myself have been through because of a personal journey of taking [a major] university to court for sexual harassment. It was a horrendous time for me.

They make the innocent seem like the guilty party before resolution comes.

Thirdly: Because they claim to have women who were hurt, when we know that is not true.

They can only have women prepared to lie. This will come out in a court of law.

Fourth: It is unethical to publish something that is not the truth. Just a weapon against Swamiji who I see as the true victim.

Fifth: did you go meet Swamiji and get his side of the story?

Sixth: The things he is accused of, like students having to ask permission to leave the property, was the brain child of the ex-manager who is now working for the would be guru. He has had to take off his robes of a monk because he also had his own sexual partner?

Sixth: I have been Swamiji's disciple for 35 years and I know that this is not who he is. I have held every position around him. He is a loving, caring and constantly giving person.

Who asks for very little. He never asks for money from his devotees. He used his inheritance to build the Ashram.

In future, before you write a story to bring someone down, you should try and get both sides of the story. Otherwise it is just gutter press.

Vilasini [Rhonda Reukers], Indrahanus High Priestess, Bali Shiva Yoga

Hospital praised I have recently been widowed and, if the pain of

losing your best friend isn’t enough, it’s sitting in emergency on your own in pain, looking for professionalism and care. And I got that in bucket loads, and I am so grateful.

Thank you Frankston Hospital.

My husband’s last breath was taken at this hospital and as they trolleyed me to the MRI department I was overcome with grief at the memories. (I even need the tissues to write this.)

I have tried to be brave about everything and some days are easier than others, but I was inconsolable until the nurse came and held my hand. She thought I could be afraid, which I was, but I explained through the sobs my story.

The doctor had to aspirate my hip, so it was going to hurt more than it already did. My nurse held my hand and between these two professionals I was watched and treated like I was the only person that mattered right then.

The love did not stop there. The team of ward staff also treated me and all the other sick people with due diligence and care. One by one we were all treated individually and carefully. You could see that they had all been trained very well.

I have nothing but praise for this hospital and it’s wonderfully committed staff. Thank God for you all. What would we do without you?

It beggars belief why this hospital gets such a bad rap.

Perhaps it’s from those who only know pain and haven’t known love.

Erika Proctor, Mornington

Stop the port It's not a very promising start to the new [Daniel] Andrews [Labor] government’s credibility when it uses weasel words when it comes to its promises to not go ahead with the Liberalfavoured expansion of the Port of Hastings .

There was no indication of unelected authorities making assessments for or against an expanded port at Hastings during the election campaign.

The Labor Party campaigned on the Mornington Peninsula against the establishment of a container port at Hastings, pure and simply.

It is no wonder that ordinary people are getting fed up with the unprincipled behaviour of the two old parties.

It is not only the environmentalists that are greatly concerned about this unnecessary port development, it will affect tourism and recreational fishing in a great manner as well.

This insane proposal needs to be killed off right now by the premier and Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan. Again we ask of our premier "Please don’t do a Tony Abbott on us.”

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NEWS DESK

Shire request reaches the height of absurdity EMU has been roused from his summer slumber by a letter. Not by the piece of paper as such, but by the Force Seven breeze being generated

by Mrs Emu waving it around his head, in fact, battering Emu’s beak with it. Clearly, she is trying to attract his attention.

“Have you read this?” she asks in a voice pitched so high the forest micro-bats are probably being shaken from their roosts. “It just arrived in the mail. We are threatened by climate change flooding and the shire wants to measure our floor level.”

This whets Emu’s interest, after pondering how he could possibly have read it, since Mrs Emu brings in the mail. Last time he checked – the internet tells you everything – the Emu hacienda was more than 200 metres above sea level, on a ridge that slopes away fairly sharply east and west.

Clearly, climate change and the ensuing sea level rise is more serious and occurring at greater speed than he had thought. Mrs Emu reads the letter

aloud. It is dated 15 January and has taken five days to reach the Emus’ roadside mail box, “Emu Ruo”. By now the water level might be creeping alarmingly close.

“Dear Resident,” the letter begins, unaware that two of us live at this address. Mornington Peninsula Shire is updating drainage information and is undertaking flood mapping across the peninsula “to better understand flood risks, including the potential impacts of climate change”.

This involves measuring the floor level “of all houses in the flood zones across the peninsula”.

“If we are in a flood zone,” declares the Blushing Bride, “heaven help the bayside residents. They will be swimming for their lives by now.

Them and the campers – all those

caravans floating out to sea – and where will the Project Manager, Drainage relocate his desk to study the floor level of Emu Ruo?” Mrs Emu begins to giggle. This always unnerves Emu, as it is a rarely heard insane “i-i-i-i-i-i-i” sound, like a wheel bearing that needs oil. It bears little relationship to a normal giggle.

“Listen to this,” she gasps. “It goes on, ‘The surveyors are required to enter your front yard to obtain a floor level at the front door step of your house’.

“But we don’t have a front door, or a door step, or a floor. Just dirt – i-ii-i-i-i-i – and on a slope. Any flood that comes under the front door runs through the lounge and out the back door!”

Her mirth has caused her to drop the letter and fall helplessly into a chair. Emu picks it up and reads on.

The surveyors do not need to enter the house, it says reassuringly, and they will carry identification and authorisation.

It reminds Emu of the shire’s

Climate Change Conversation held years ago in the area, which relies on rainwater tanks, bottled gas and septic systems. The hall was crowded, the shire message smooth – until we were asked, “Now, how many of you are connected to reticulated gas?” A hubbub ensued, voices shouting things like “We’re not in the suburbs” and “There’s no piped gas up here”.

That matter settled and the crowd gone quiet, the shire representative moved on. “How many of you are connected to the sewerage system?”

A further, louder hubbub erupted, the message of which was there was no such system up here, plus a few choice derisive epithets.

When we were asked “How many of you use reticulated water?” pandemonium broke out. Some of the remarks were quite insulting, one of the politer ones being “Don’t you know where you are?” and “No wonder shire services are so bad” and “You haven’t done your homework, you silly people!” All adjectives, of which there were many, have been

redacted from this recollection of the event.

But Emu agrees it makes sense for the shire to know which areas are prone to flooding. You don’t set out on something as high-falutin’ and expensive-sounding as an “Integrated Local Flood Management and Drainage Strategy” without intending to do it properly. A look at a topographical map is probably inherent in the plan.

But Emu would have thought one wouldn’t spend a lot of time checking houses, even shacks and shanties, built on the side of the steep hinterland slopes, just to keep costs down.

The Emus’ only water problem arises from the fact that the shire has only once in more than 20 years cleared a roadside gutter that, in heavy rain, overflows and creates a fast creek from front to back of our homely humpy.

The Emus just put their feet on footstools until the flooding abates.

And it leaves our floor spick and span.

Local law puts chilly cart on ice Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE horrendous fines just keep on coming for the Rosebud West man caught driving his motorised car fridge alongside Point Nepean Rd on Saturday.

On top of receiving a $738 fine for driving while unlicensed, and $738 for driving an unregistered vehicle, he will be hit with another $500 release fee by the shire.

That makes for an expensive – $1976 – trip to the shops …

Hastings Highway Patrol police apprehended Chris Ryan, 29, driving his 49cc motorised esky on the footpath gave him a roadside breath test which came back negative.

His four-wheel petrol-powered esky was then impounded for 30 days under the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s local laws relating to the use of unregistered recreational vehicles on council land.

It is believed Mr Ryan is disabled and has never been licenced to drive a motor vehicle. He told a weekend newspaper he believed a warning would have sufficed.

Facebook comments were mostly supportive of his stance: “Some of these coppers loosen up. So, who is booking the coppers when they break the law?” - Brad Skeels.

“It's public land - not council land; they work for us. It’s the nanny state at work again. What's the difference between this and an old person’s

Cool running: The motorised esky that has brought a West Rosebud man into conflict with the police and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

His vehicle had been impounded and he faces multiple fines because of a local law that makes the esky a prohibited vehicle.

scooter.” - Paul Lyon.

“What about people on those scooters? They are more dangerous. I have been run into many a time and they come so fast around corners. Sorry oldies and people with disabilities but you need to slow done.” - Heather Templeman.

“You are kidding me? Can't we do anything anymore? This country is getting to be all about fines and getting money from you. This is a joke!”

- Joanne Labriola “Blimey! A bit of harmless fun. Go and catch the real crims.” - Jennifer Kingston.

“Only Vic Pol could turn a funny story into revenue raising.” - Anthony

James Byrne. “$1400 fine. I think that is ridiculous!” - Lisa Stewart.

The shire's general purpose local law was amended last March to give police the authority to seize and impound illegally ridden recreational vehicles, like ‘monkey bikes’ or motorised eskies.

A shire spokesperson said Mr Ryan’s $500 fee includes a release fee and a fee for the tow truck.

“If the seized vehicle is not claimed within an appropriate time frame - 30 days - then the vehicle will be destroyed in accordance with the local law,” she said.

Mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the local law amendment was a result of “ongo-

ing safety and amenity concerns raised by our community and the police”.

She said input from the local community and police was sought in developing the local law.

“Community safety is our priority and illegally ridden or modified vehicles can present a danger or possible injury to people, and can impact others' enjoyment of the area and their health and safety.”

Mr Ryan reportedly claimed Rosebud police often saw him riding his esky — which can reach a maximum speed of 20kph — off road without taking action.

Electric bikes and four-wheel mobility scooters of less than 200 watts are allowed on footpaths provided they travel at less than 10kph.

Acting Senior Sergeant David Collins, of Hastings Police, said footpaths had to be kept safe for pedestrians.

“They have a right to expect that they won’t be bowled over when they are walking down the street.

“It’s always difficult for us in cases like this: public perception may be with us or against us.”

Rachael Beck sings SINGER and actor Rachael Beck is bringing her one woman show This Girl to Frankston Arts Centre.

Beck wowed audiences at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, singing favourites Send in the Clowns, Running Up That Hill, Over the Rainbow and Make You Feel My Love.

Sessions are 10.30am, Friday 13 February and 1.30pm, Friday 13 February.

The shows last an hour and 15 minutes with no interval. Tickets are members $17, full $18, group 10-plus $17each.

This includes pre-show light refreshments, tea/coffee and scone.

Lunch at noon is an extra $19.50.

Drivers rage about Link delays

Mowing moan: Motorists were unhappy at the delays on Peninsula Link during the busy summer holiday season last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

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MOTORISTS were exasperated by traffic jams and delays on the Peninsula Link last Wednesday and Thursday and were angry when they discovered the reason for the hold-up.

Right-hand lanes in both directions near Cranbourne Rd were closed and the speed limit was reduced to 60kph from 100kph due to grass mowing in the centre median strip.

Drivers took to social media to air their annoyance.

On Twitter, Sally Lukey from Cape Schanck said “a genius” must have scheduled the work “in the lead up to the long weekend” ahead of Australia Day. An anonymous Twitter user was among several who blamed VicRoads for the situation noting: “you got a half dozen blokes with whipper snippers and 10kms worth of traffic backed up both ways on Peninsula link? #fail”.

Infrastructure group Lend Lease, not VicRoads, manages

Peninsula Link and is responsible for its maintenance.

Lend Lease marketing and communications manager Erin Copping said delays were for “essential works” and two collisions that required police assistance.

She said all works were completed “outside of peak times”.

The works involved installing safety barriers alongside the service centre construction site in Baxter where the speed limit was cut 80kph.

Ms Copping said traffic conditions can be checked on the VicRoads website.

“We continue to receive positive feedback about the benefits of Peninsula Link, particularly in reducing travel times to some of Melbourne’s most popular tourist and holiday destinations,” she said.

Neil Walker

Seal views: Seals use man made structures and beaches for resting, but warnings have been issued about getting too close for comfort.

Pictures: Gary Sissons

Bronze Wing: ‘Ultimate viewing experience’.

Speed, comfort on dolphin tours

Seals are for looking at not feeding THE West Channel pile light is one of several resting places for seals living in Port Phillip.

Lying on the wooden beams of the light first built in 1881, the seals are used to being the centre of attraction for passing boats.

The seals also provide entertainment and lessons in natural history for divers and passengers aboard the “swim with the dolphinstours.

However, they also come ashore to

rest and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has issued a warning that it is illegal to feed seals.

“Australian fur seals are large creatures with sharp teeth and may look harmless, but can be aggressive and cause serious injury if people get too close to them,” DELWP senior wildlife Officer Samantha Moore said.

“Seals are wild, fast and strong animals and may be carrying infec-

tious diseases that can be passed onto people and dogs.

“Seals often rest on beaches and will eventually move on, but only if people leave them alone and don’t encourage them to stay by feeding them.”

Ms Moore said seals can become dependent and aggressive if they get used to interacting with humans.

“In these cases, intervention may be necessary to remove dangerous seals from the area – an option which we

never want to resort to.”

Marine regulations state that people must remain at least 30 metres from a seal on land and 5m away on a structure such as a jetty or pier. Dogs must not be allowed to approach within 50m of a seal on land, unless on a leash.

Ms Moore said Australian fur seals are recognised internationally as a significant species and protected under the Wildlife Act 1975.

MOONRAKER Dolphin Swims has launched its impressive 12.5-metre Bronze Wing.

The rigid hulled inflatable was built

by Woody Marine Fabrication in Queensland and is powered by four 300hp Yamaha outboards.

With a top speed of 36 knots this purpose built boat is designed for speed and comfort.

Customers can move around, making it suited for viewing wildlife.

“This boat will take dolphin and seal viewing to a new level,” managing director Torie Mackinnon said.

“Bronze Wing was designed to provide our customers with the ultimate viewing experience.”

The boat leaves Sorrento pier daily, taking customers to see bottlenose dolphins and fur seals, explore the The Rip and visit Pope’s Eye Marine Park to see gannets and chicks.

There’s also a leisurely cruise along the waterfront from Sorrento to Portsea and the Ticonderoga Bay Dolphin Sanctuary near Pt Nepean.

A highlight is three hour snorkeling adventures with seals and dolphins.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Women’s Volunteer Reserve formed Compiled by Melissa Walsh MESSRS Brody and Mason advertise in another column that they will hold their next monthly sale in Somerville on Wednesday, February 10th. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co. will hold their usual monthly sale at the Tanti Yards on Monday next, February 1st.

For particulars see our advertising columns. *** CR and Mrs David Bell and family have returned to “Bariff,” Princes Hill, after spending the Xmas holidays with her sister, Mrs R. T. Picking, “Dindorbonda,” Frankston.

Miss Mavis Bell, daughter of Cr David Bell, was very successful at the recent examinations, securing Dux of the Princes Hill State school (gold medal), half scholarship for the Presbyterian Ladies College, half scholarship for the Methodist Ladies College, whole scholarship for the South Melbourne College, and Government Teaching scholarship. *** WE call attention to an advertisemrent in another column of the annual general meeting of the Westernport Progress Association to be held at the hall, Hastings, on Thursday evening next.

All interested, whether members or not, are invited to be present. As there are upwards of 140 members, there should be a good muster of them as well as of the general public, especially as the report of last year’s work is unusually interesting. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co. report

having held an official inspection of military horses at the Mornington Corporation Yards on the 18th inst, when a good number was submitted to the Commonwealth Director of Remounts.

Only four horses were rejected.

Prices ranged from £15 to £26, and averaging on £20.

Major Purcell expressed himself as very pleased with the quality of the horses submitted. *** ABOUT 6.30pm on Sunday Mr H. Wilson of 27 Obar street, Hawksburn, 54 years old, was bathing in the sea in the shallow water off Carrum.

His wife and some friends were on the beach watching him.

Suddenly Mr Wilson, who had previous been in the best of health apparently had some sort of a seizure, and collapsed.

Seeing him disappear below the surface, several men went to his assistance and brought him ashore.

He appeared to be in a fit.

Dr Fogarty, of Chelsea, was sent for, and arrived very soon afterwards, but Mr Wilson had by then expired.

Deceased was a well known cricket and football umpire and was a good swimmer.

The remains were brought on Sunday night by Constable Gunn to the morgue. *** THE task of inspecting and mapping out the roads throughout the country parts of the state, says the ‘Age’, which was entered upon by the Country Roads Board shortly after its appointment, will be completed in the course

of the next five or six weeks.

The board will thereafter be in a position to complete its classification, and to determine finally the thoroughfares which it will have proclaimed as main roads, and the subsidiary roads it will assist to reconstruct and maintain.

The board will also be able to inform the government whether the financial provision originally made will be sufficient to cover the improvement and care of the state’s roads. *** THE marriage of Alice Thornell and Mr Richardson was celebrated at Somerville on Wednesday last. Full particulars will appear in our next issue. *** ON Sunday next the Parish Festival will he held at St Paul’s Church, Frankston, the preacher for the occasion both morning and evening being the Rev Perry Martin.

Special music will be rendered in the evening by Mr Earp’s Quartett Party.

On Saturday 6th February a social will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, by St Pauls Club, when two farces, entitled “Alphorse” and “Turn Him Out.” will be staged as well as other items.

The whole night will wind up with a supper and short dance. *** THE friends of Mr Blyth, Pier master, of Williamstown, who was station master at Frankston about 20 years ago, will regret to hear of the sudden death of his wife which occurred at his residence on Thursday night last.

Mrs P. Wheeler, (wife of Mr Wheeler, who has lately taken over Mr Chamber-

lin’s Pharmacy business, at Frankston), who is the only daughter, was informed of the sad occurence on Friday morning, and was much shocked, as it was totally unexpected. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason, local auctioneers, advertise under the sales column an extensive sale of household furnishings, on behalf of Mrs Crockett who has leased her property and is leaving the district.

This sale will include a very extensive list of up to date furnishings, conmmencing at 1.30 p.m on Wednesday the 17th.

On Wednesday the 3rd the same firm will conduct the usual bi-weekly market in their rooms Bay street, Frankston and on the 10th at Somerville the usual monthly market, where a good yarding is booked. *** THE first case of prosecutions by the Dandenong council against persons who permit brush fences to surround their property, was heard at the Cheltenham Police Court on Wednesday of last week when Mr A. H. Sharp was charged with not having removed such fences after seven days notice had been served on him by Inspector Shelly.

The bench held that an offence had the been committed, and fined the accused. Mr Keley appeared on behalf of the council. *** THE concert programme for next Monday in the Frankston Mechanics Hall promises to be one of the best.

There is a good sprinkling of humour and merriment among a feast of really

good music.

Miss Noel Geddes, the dainty little singer of songs at the piano; Miss Daisy Gove, a charming ballad singer; and Mr Syd Stewart comedian are popular melbourne artists supporting “We Four”, the quartette whose combined harmony is equal to anything of its kind in the world. *** MANY Englishwomen have determined that they shall not be found unprepared should England be suddenly invaded.

They are therefore forming a Women’s Volunteer Reserve which, in case of need, will be ready to assist authorities in various ways, such as by carrying dispatches, signalling, cooking, motoring, riding etc.

The age limit is 40 and medical examinations will have to be passed.

Several branches have been formed in various countries, while four companies of women have started drilling.

Lady French is the Hon Colonel of the Essex and Hereford battalion. *** SHEPHERDS and others who spend much time in the open air say that we may always know when it will rain by watching the ways of animals.

Thus, if donkeys bray more often than usual, or they hang their ears downwards and forwards and rub against walls, rain will come on. When cats sneeze, look out for rain. It will be rainy if the dogs eat grass or be drowsy or stupid.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 30 January, 1915.

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

It’s 2015: All Systems are Goat!

By Stuart McCullough THANK goodness that’s over. For there’s no polite way to say this but, fact is, 2014 kind of sucked. I, for one, am happy to see the back of it. But now there’s a new year to contend with. As the Christmas tree gently rusts in the corner of the lounge and the last of the leftovers are either eaten or evolve into penicillin, it’s worth taking stock.

The start of a brand new year is, after all, a time for optimism.

There’s a lot to look forward to in the coming year. For starters, 2015 sees us embark on the Year of the Goat. Before you say, ‘you’re kidding’, let me say: About time! It succeeds the far-less interesting Year of the Paperclip. To dedicate an entire year to a kind of stationery may be practical but it’s also inescapably dull.

But Year of the Goat is an entirely different bowl of curds altogether. If Year of the Goat doesn’t put a little spring in your step, then I don’t know what will. I’ve no idea how the year will be marked. Whether a small cloven hoofed creature will be crowned King of Moomba or acknowledged by way of a commemorative coin – it’s up to us to make the most of it.

So how, precisely, should we squeeze the most out of the year to come? I’m not much for resolutions.

History tells us that most resolutions involve declaring that you will never do again the very thing you’re doing at that moment. That’s why New Years Eve is, frankly, something of a fraud.

There are some campaigns, however, I should now abandon. My push to get

Twitter to downsize from one hundred and forty characters down to three is unlikely to get traction. To say that the #shh campaign has been a colossal failure would be generous. This year, I need a new challenge. I think I know just where to start…

Last year, David and Margaret stopped hosting ‘At the Movies’. They claimed they were retiring but, secretly, I suspect the release of the most recent ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ movie was simply the straw that broke the camel’s back. At the time, ABC said they wouldn’t be replaced and the program would end. Truth be told, that decision was short sighted and ought

to be revisited. And what better time for the national broadcaster to reconsider this decision that the start of a new year? I can understand why they might be reluctant. You can’t just grab two people and hope to recapture the magic of David and Margaret. That’s like hoping lightning will strike twice.

How do you replace people who are, frankly, irreplaceable? Simple. You’ve got to choose people who are the complete and total opposite of everything their predecessors stood for.

There comes a time when you must think outside the box. In fact, you should think so far outside the box that it takes you the best part of the day to

get there. It’s a scientific fact that any movie worth its salt deserves a sequel.

Just ask the folks over at Police Academy. It’s only right and proper that a runaway success like ‘At the Movies’ should have a sequel of its own.

I’d suggest ‘At the Movies 2: Electric Boogaloo’. As for the new hosts, they’ll obviously need to have strong opinions on all matters cinematic.

There’s no room for the wishy-washy.

There is, I feel, an obvious candidate.

In recent months, one person has emerged who fulfils exactly the required criteria. I speak, of course, of Kim Jong-Un. North Korea’s beloved supreme leader (hold the anchovies) and part time amateur pigeon fancier Kim Jong-Un knows a thing or two about movies. Firstly, he has undeniably strong opinions. No one could be left in any doubt that he was not a fan of Seth Rogen’s ‘The Interview’. Second, he knows the movie industry inside out, having studied in the innerworkings of Sony so closely.

The cinema also happens to be something of a family tradition. His dad, Kim Jong-Il, was a bona fide film nut, with more than twenty thousand videos and DVDs who even wrote a book entitled On the Art of the Cinema. Kim Jong-Un’s older brother, Kim Jong-Nam, fell out of favour after he planned a trip on a fake passport to Tokyo Disneyworld. Clearly, you can be too big a fan of The Lion King. These guys take their movies very seriously indeed.

But who to pair with him? His father

would be ideal, but has to be disqualified on the grounds of having already shuffled off the mortal coil, although a Weekend at Bernie’s-style arrangement should not be entirely ruled out.

I’m going to go with Vladimir Putin.

Not because I think he knows anything about the subject matter. More that if we occupy him by sending him to the flicks, maybe he’ll be less inclined to occupy others. Like the Ukraine. Besides, to the best of my knowledge, At the Movies was never hosted shirtless and if there’s one thing that Vlad does better than anyone, it’s get his kit off when there are cameras rolling. Together, they’ll be dynamite.

Frankly, I can’t wait to see them. As for the rest of 2015, there are lots of questions that only time will answer.

Will we be happier, safer and kinder?

Can we, despite our differences, find a way to get along? And does anyone understand why Family Feud exists?

These are just some of the great imponderable mysteries of the universe.

It’s quite alright if the answers don’t spring to mind. Although, that said, anyone connected to Family Feud owes the rest of humanity an apology.

In writing and, preferably, delivered on bended knee. As for me, I’ll take 2015 as it comes. But I will allow myself one, small promise. This year, I resolve to go to the movies more often. I’m sure Kim and Vlad feel the same way. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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arts& entertainment RE

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Rosebud actor Steve Bastoni is probably best known for his television roles in Police Rescue, Neighbours, and Prisoner, but he has acted in nearly thirty feature films as well as starring stage roles in Sydney and Melbourne theatrical productions.

A passionate supporter of burgeoning acting and filmmaking talents, Bastoni established the Peninsula Short Film Festival in 2011. This year’s PSFF screens February 7. I spoke to him just prior to the premiere of his latest film, The Water Diviner.

PEARL: How did you get into film?

BASTONI: I was at Lynall Hall, an alterative School in Brunswick. I was asked to audition for a short film called “Skipping Class” that I had been unwittingly researching for some time. At the premiere of that 40-minute film (produced

by Trout Films) I was approached by an agent and asked if I wanted representation. I said, “ Whatever

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that is, it sounds good.” Then, I started working.

PEARL: What do you enjoy doing most, film, theatre or television?

BASTONI: I like them all for different reasons…my favourite medium is theatre because of the immediacy of the audience response, but film is great because you reach a much wider audience and you’ve got the added benefit of the second take. I love film. I’ve just recently done a film that I’m really proud of called The Water Diviner. It came out on Boxing Day. PEARL: Tell us a bit about that film…

BASTONI: One of the film’s writers, Andrew Anastasios found a letter from a British general who reported in his diary that he’d received a visit from a NSW farmer searching for his two sons who’d died on the fields of Gallipoli. He just turned up three years after the war looking for his boys. From that grew this incredible epic story. I play a Turkish

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man so 90% of my dialogue was in Turkish. I had to learn the language.

I got to go to Istanbul twice, a week of researching and a week filming, but we shot most of it in Fox Studio in Sydney.

PEARL: What do you think are the distinguishing features of Australian film?

BASTONI: We tend to tell stories about ourselves. A lot of the Aussie films are about how wonderfully quirky and oddball we are. It’s either that or the crime/cop genre – the romanticized crim genre. We seem to be stuck in that pattern. Things are changing. There is more focus on international audiences so more interesting material is coming out.

PEARL: What inspired you to start the Peninsula Short Film Festival?

BASTONI: I was sitting right here (in Betty’s Café, Rosebud) talking about how to engage my acting students in opportunities to practice their craft. The conversation turned to short film. “We should start a short

film festival down here,” I said. I looked out and saw this carving of Fred Whittaker. I’ll take a photo of that and it can be the logo. We had our first screening in here in 2011. We did the next one at Village Green and it’s doubled in size every year.

PEARL: Why short film?

BASTONI: It’s accessible to everybody. Nowadays you can shoot a quality short on a mobile phone. Film is a very expensive medium so to be able to do it with domestic equipment and still practice your craft levels the playing field. From an audience point of view there’s something for everyone. If you don’t like it, in eight minutes they’ll be something new and it’s a good way to unearth emerging talent.

PEARL: You have a short film in this upcoming festival. What’s it about?

BASTONI: It’s not in competition, but I was commissioned to write

and direct a short film to raise awareness about binge drinking amongst young people on the Peninsula. Hopefully it will have the desired impact and get people talking about a serious problem down here.

PEARL: What kind of films do you like?

BASTONI: I like films that have some kind of message. I like stuff that challenges me and makes me feel something. I think it’s important to make people feel, particularly in an age where we’ve become so desensitized. It’s important to reach people on that emotional level and hopefully make people think and talk about something. I think film should beautiful.

See Bastoni in The Water Diviner or at the Peninsula Short Film Festival at Village Green, Rosebud on Saturday, February 7 from 4 pm. Films screen at 7pm.

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wilson & white A FEW years ago, fab harmonica player, Matthew White was walking past Blue Note Music in Wells St, Frankston when he heard awesome music drifting down the stairs. It lured him in and to his surprise discovered Troy Wilson playing in and running his regular Saturday blues workshop.

Impressed with what he heard, they instantly hit it off and realizing they had the same love of 20s and 30s along with 50s Chicago blues music, they decided to get together and perform.

Their very first band was called King Catfish and had five members and was impressive. After they disbanded, they each went their own way, however, Wilson and White continued on as a duo and have been honing and perfecting their exciting groove ever since.

When White is not being the full time teacher and a proud new dad, he spends the rest of his time gigging with Wilson.

White’s supurb harp playing is awesome and he does justice to his ole time favorites like Sunnyboy Williamson and Charlie Musselwhite when playing their songs.

Wilson on the other hand is a professional full time muso and teaches music therapy in schools and to kids about to commence advanced rehab. Says Wilson, “It kind of helps wind them down and often helps channel their creative energy into a project which in turn helps them feel positive about themselves.”

Wilson is hoping to record a couple of live songs at the Peninsula

Blues Club in Frankston soon with the eventual intention of releasing a CD in the middle of 2015, so keep a look out for this.

Although both may ponder going solo at some stage in their careers, at the moment Wilson and White are coasting along nicely, getting repeated gigs at various festivals and venues around the burbs and city.

“It’s what we love doing and it gives us great satisfaction seeing punters enjoying us playing the traditional songs.” Says Wilson.

The guys certainly look the part with the established wearing of dark sunnies, hat, and cool attire.

Especially White’s bowler hat that looks so imperturbable and perfectly suitable on him. He jokes, “It’s basically a homage to my favorite harp player, Sunnyboy Williamson.

As a black man travelling from America to England for the first time, he was astounded at being treated respectfully by the English.

In America black musicians didn’t have this respect. So he decided to always wear a triple breasted suit, jacket, bowler hat and an umbrella over his arm, as a mark of respect towards the English. I wear my bowler hat as a remembrance to him,” smiles White.

The boys say Melbourne has become a mecca for the blues in the last few years and people are enjoying the resurgence. No doubt this is awesome news for blues muso’s and punters alike.

For inquiries, gigs and bookings please go tohttp://troywilson.com. au Terri Lee Fatouros

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Gee Ryan splashes his colour at merricks house art gallery WOW! Colour, colour, colour .. like you’ve never seen it before! And the Mornington Peninsula .. like you’ve never seen it before!

This sums-up the paintings of Gee Ryan (Gerald).

And Merricks House Art Gallery at Merricks General Wine Store is bringing Gee’s art to the public’s attention for the first time, with this knock-yoursocks-off exhibition from Saturday 7 February (12.30pm opening) to Monday 23 March.

Although Gee’s works have been acquired by his former law firm and several very knowledgable art collectors, this is the first opportunity for the public to view them.

And the decision by leading Merricks House Art Gallery to give Gee a six weeks solo run shows its confidence in the works. The gallery is backing its judgement.

Explaining his art, former top lawyer Gee said, “I’ve painted naturally since childhood. And in my lawyering days, whenever I could make the time, I

picked up my paint brushes and was transported to another realm.”

“Our stunningly beautiful Mornington Peninsula has a similar transporting effect on those of us who are fortunate enough to holiday or live here”, he said.

Gee is primarily interested in colour.

And this extraordinary use of colour invites viewers to celebrate both the everyday and the mysteries that surround us.

Gee explained, “My paintings are joyful. They are also mysterious. I see each painting as having its own soul .. it’s not my soul, it’s the painting’s soul .. and I’m hoping this soul will connect with the souls of viewers.”

Gee’s art reflects his belief that we all need to love one another and care for our planet. This belief lies at the heart of the works. “The paintings are uplifting .. they are the opposite to the images we receive from all parts of the world on our nightly television news”, he added.

The historic Merricks House Art

Gallery adjoins the equally historic Merricks General Wine Store, with its renowned bistro and exquisite Baillieu, Elgee Park and Quealy wines.

Based on sales made since May 2014, when Gee first decided to start selling his works, the prices of the paintings are from $1,500 for the small ones through to $7,500 for the large ones. And his captivating handmade, signed, archival prints (giclée technique) are $485.

The Gallery would like lovers of art and lovers of the Mornington Peninsula to come to opening drinks and meet Gee on Saturday 7 February at 12.30pm or to view the exhibition at a later date.

The Gallery and General Store bistro are located at 3460 Frankston - Flinders Road, Merricks. The Gallery is open daily from 9am to 5pm. And if you would like to make a booking in the bistro, the number is (03) 5989 8088.

A new event is coming to the Mornington Peninsula!

MARCH 15 2015 BALCOMBE HILL MT MARTHA A celebration of the Peninsula’s Bays and its world-class marine and land-based produce.

info@grazethebays.com.au

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A&E

With just two decades of air under his belt this young man hasn’t wasted a breath.

He is a man of many talents, graphic designer, dj, producer, label owner, parttime alco’ and a businessman, the only thing stopping him is the fact he can’t clone himself to get more out of the day.

Holding a residency at Tramp and gracing the airwaves at Kiss FM - his poison is House and Techno. Last year he launched his own label, Recovery Collective which has recently put out its 14th release and is currently holding the number one title (and has been for a few consecutive weeks) on Beatport’s minimal charts with the tune Three, Two, One. This month we spoke to the Peninsula’s very own Jiay Mills about his never ending battery pack and how many Baroccas he does per day.

How did you get into the industry and start DJing?

My Dad’s been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. I grew up with him being a DJ and entertainment agent, I used to run around his nightclubs during the day at only about 5 or 6 years of age, throughout the years I’ve been involved with his company in various ways. I’ve been DJ’ing for about 3 years now and now hold a residency at Tramp Saturdays – but have also previously run a muck at few of the watering holes both local and interstate.

What else do you do apart from DJing?

I’ve just finished my Graphic Design course at Swinburne and have been running my own graphics business for the past two years and have done artwork for a lot of clubs in Melbourne. I also work for PEARL magazine which started back in 2012 – starting with basic design work whilst I was still in school and then I moved onto creating the BPM section once I had got more involved in the club scene... or was legally allowed to anyway. In August I launched my own House and Techno record label with a close friend (Benny Mac), and this was the birth of Recovery Collective. A label comprising of quality undiscovered music from up and coming artists that deserve more recognition. We have just signed our 17th release, from not only local and national artists but also over the seas in Brazil, Ukraine, Italy and Germany. We have had a few releases go well in the charts. At the moment we have held the #1 slot on Beatport Minimal Charts for about a month now with Sonny Moko’s release ‘Three Two One’ which is going really strong, and will be releasing a pretty solid remix EP soon featuring mixes

by Prosdo, TomNTys, Less Is Moar & City Keys.

Who influences you musically?

On a large scale, international artists like Huxley, Eats Everything, Catz ‘n Dogz,

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Format B, Thomas Schumacher, Booka Shade, Maceo Plex, Boris Brejcha, Alex Stein, Oliver Huntemann and Groove Delight - but I also think that a few of the big local House & Techno vikings also play a pretty big part. I have been getting into a bit of Kalya Scintilla and Opiuo too but they’re on a completely different page haha.

Any stand out gigs from last year?

My number one gig from last year would have to be one of the few Earthcore sets I got to play, probably my solo set Friday arvo when everyone was still fresh, hadn’t smashed it too hard (yet) and the weather was perfect – playing at outdoor festivals is mental, the vibe and environment are something different. Either that or my set from Beyond The Valley on New Years, I ended up playing about 8 hours over the course of the week which was pretty fun.

I also played my first international gig in December: Ultraglow Bali, to a pretty much full main arena at Sky Garden - not sure of the venue capacity but I’m pretty sure there was a few thousand there and the most I’ve ever played to. Also supported artists such as Seth Troxler, Thomas Jack, Cause & Affect, FiveAm and more…

What will you getting up to this year, producing some of your own tracks?

Between being so busy with the label, the magazine, all my graphics work, a full time uni course, djing and getting loose whenever I get the chance - I haven’t really had much time to dive headfirst into production as much as I would have liked to, I have been looking forward to the year finishing and finally getting some tunes polished off. Have just finished a colab with Benny Mac ‘Close To You’ featuring vocals from Alex Latham, and have probably another 4 or 5 tracks sitting at a pretty much finished stage which I’m really looking forward to putting out.

What’s on for 2015?

So far… I’ve been locked in to play Rainbow Serpent with the fellas from the Welcome To The Jungle Themed Camp, and the few interstate gigs locked in for Feb in Adelaide and Sydney. If all goes to plan I should hopefully be moving to Ibiza to work over there for the summer season, from May through ‘til October, where I would be doing a range of things: playing, helping hand at club events and boat parties, event photography, graphic design and online marketing - just in the process of going through interviews and stuff at the moment, fingers crossed hey.

How many Baroccas per day?

None, more bevs. www.soundcloud.com/jiay-mills www.recoverycollective.com.au

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At the Bendigo it starts with U.

Baxter hits the top PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully BAXTER shot to the top of the MPCA Provincial ladder on Saturday after beating Heatherhill outright.

Heatherhill resumed its second innings at 0/19, still 48 runs behind Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first innings total.

The Hills batted first on day one of the clash and made just 94 in 36.2 overs.

Baxter came out firing and quickly made 8/161 in 35 overs before having another crack at the Hills late on the first day.

The second innings was marginally better than the first for the Hills, making 109 in 39.3 overs, however it was never going to be enough to save the game.

Chamika Sattambi backed up his four first innings wickets with 4/28,

while Dale Irving, Brad Holton and Ben Smith all claimed a couple each.

Baxter needed just 7.2 overs to get the winning runs, Shane McComb blasting five fours on his way to an unbeaten 30.

Langwarrinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season come to a screaming halt on Saturday after it was smashed by Long Island.

As predicted, Langwarrinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brittle batting line up failed to make any inroads into Long Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first innings total of 196.

Islandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; superstar Scott Phillips has been terrorising Langwarrin batsmen for more than a decade and he succeeded yet again on Saturday.

Opening the bowling, Phillips bowled 19 overs, finished with six maidens and figures of 4/23.

Only two Langwarrin batsmen made it to double figures, Mark Cooper scoring 20 and Matt Prosser

21.

The convincing win keeps the Islanders in fourth place on the table, just percentage ahead of Mornington.

The Doggies are still very much in the hunt for back-to-back flags after smashing third placed Peninsula Old Boys.

Mornington restricted the Old Boys to a little under two runs an over in their first innings, keeping them to 105 in 58 overs.

Mornington had to face the last 22 overs of the day on day one and managed to get through relatively unscathed.

The Dogs resumed at 1/40 and ended up cruising to victory, eventually all out for 178.

Ben Clements was superb batting at three, smacking eight fours on his way to 80, while Luke Popov

provided sensational support with 25. Michael Heib was also very good at the end, adding a handy 21.

Mornington actually won the match with seven wickets still in hand.

Mt Eliza enjoyed a rare celebration this season with a victory against Moorooduc.

It appeared the Ducs had inflicted more 2014/15 pain on the Mounties after scoring 6/251 in their first innings last week, however, led by Craig Entwhistle with 86, the home side was able to hunt down the total.

Mt Eliza finished its innings at 8/259.

Sorrento was unconvincing in its win against Crib Point but nonetheless, come away with the 12 points.

The Sorras resumed its innings at 2/39 after bowling out the Magpies

for 121.

Corey Harris went on to score 39 after resuming on 15 while Nick Jewell was trapped in front by Luke Herrington for nine.

Mick Dunball scored 32 and Leigh Poholke 22 in the middle order to ensure the home side scored the winning runs.

Herrington and Brad Davidson each claimed two wickets.

Pines scraped over the line against Rye, thanks to some superb bowling from left arm quick Alex Coad.

Coad, who was the hottest new bowler on the peninsula three seasons ago, found some of that old form and carved-up the Rye batting line-up, finishing with 6/25.

It was enough to give Pines victory, 107 to 102.

The Saints come back SUB-DISTRICT

Face off: Flinders defeated Boneo after a strong first innings.

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Seaford still in the mix DISTRICT

By IT Gully SEAFORD has kept its MPCA District season alive with a superb win against arch rival Seaford Tigers.

The Tigers appeared to have the upper hand in the clash heading into day two, however a superb knock from Damien Lawrence got the home side across the line.

Seaford won the toss on day one and sent the Tigers into bat.

It looked like a good move when they had the opposition 4/30 and 5/59, however, the Tigers scrambled to 9/236, thanks largely to 77 from skipper David James and more than 100 runs from the tail.

Seaford was in all kinds of bother when Paul Hartle was the fifth man out with the score on 33 on day two.

When Nick Simpendorfer was sent packing just nine runs later, Seaford looked gone.

However, Lawrence was joined at the crease by Dil Pageni (24) and together they were able to swing the pendulum.

While Pageni was great support, there was much more needed for Lawrence.

Tailenders Andy McMannis (27) and Matthew Herbert (32) provided

wonderful backup to Lawrence, who finished unbeaten on 87.

Corey Hand was sensational for the Tigers with 6/74.

The loss saw the Tigers lose touch with the top four while Seaford remain in equal four position.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official, Delacombe Park is gone!

Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand finalists and flag favorites have no chance to play finals this season after going down to Somerville.

Chasing 210 for victory, the Parkers fell 19 runs short, despite an unbeaten 117 from Nick Christides.

Matthew Roach was the match winner for the Eagles, claiming 5/45, while Russell Wilkes picked-up 4/62.

Hastings pulled off one of the wins of the season, successfully defending its ordinary total of 113 against Main Ridge.

The Ridge resumed its inning at 3/43 and looked to have enough batting to get the job done.

However, Carey Sawosz tore through the Ridge batting line and finished with 5/51, giving him 23 wickets for the season.

Sawosz worked in tandem with Luke Hewitt, who bowled 11.5 overs and finished with 4/20.

Jason Albress top scored for the home side with 18.

Mt Martha needed to produce something special with the ball on Saturday to defend its 167 against top of the table Red Hill and while they were very good, they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good enough.

Everything seemed to be going according to plan for the Reds when they had the Hillmen 6/98. Simon Dart was back in the sheds also.

However, the tail had plenty of wag with Brent Martin scoring 44 and Nick Esipoff 37 to guide their side home.

Curtis Stone was the pick of the Mt Martha bowlers with 4/80 from 29 overs.

Carrum all but locked away its place in the top four with a convincing win against Baden Powell.

Chasing 216 for the win and to keep their very slim finals aspirations alive, the Braves were rolled for just 90.

Campbell Ak was the best of the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 4/23, while Liam Dobson and Jackson Fry each claimed two wickets.

Looking for the outright, Carrum sent the Braves straight back in, however, could only claim two second innings wickets. Rhys Elmi made an unbeaten 51 in the second dig.

By IT Gully BALNARRINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S season came alive in MPCA Sub District cricket on Saturday after it won outright against Skye.

The Saints started the match in sixth position and 20 points behind fourth place.

However, the outright win sent them to fifth place on the table, just one game behind Carrum Downs.

Balnarring bowled out Skye for 88 on day one before posting a quick fire 7/168.

Skye fared much better on day two and managed to score 161 with Rob Gruar top scoring with 71.

This left Balnarring 84 for victory.

Ben King hit 45 to help the Saints to 3/91 and to an outright victory.

Frankston YCW was the big casualty on Saturday, convincingly beaten by Carrum Downs.

Defending 187, the Cougars bowled out the Stonecats for just 100.

Jack Greenwood was the only shining light for the visitors with 31 while Sammy Preston was unbeaten on 15.

Chris Maloney was the pick of the Cougars bowlers with 4/30 while Stuart Swift took his seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tally to 23 wickets after picking-up 3/32.

Dromana headed into day two of its match against Ballam Park

chock full of confidence, defending a season-high 194.

However, it proved to be 70 runs short of what they needed, the home side finishing on 9/252.

Matthew Moore top scored for the Knights with 57 while Zac Clements hit 40.

Zac Klan was the best of the Hoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 3/65.

Pearcedale dropped back to the pack after going down to Tyabb.

Set 153 for victory, the Panthers went agonisingly close, falling short by two runs (151).

Gavin Moore top scored with 47, Chris Dew hit 35 and Kaine Smith made 29, however, no other batsmen fired a shot. Three batsmen were out for ducks.

Ben Raeside was the match winner for the Yabbies, picking up 7/42 from 17 overs.

The Panthers are still on top of the ladder, however, are now equal with second placed Tootgarook and third placed Rosebud.

The Tooters smashed Rosebud on Saturday, rolling the visitors for just 86.

Defending 9/226, the Frogs made light work of the Buds, despite 38 from Paul Cashin.

Tootgarook sent the Buds back in in search of an outright victory, however, called it quits after the Buds got to 2/61.

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