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stars to shine at peninsula short film fest CELEBRITIES including Actors Lachy Hulme, Michala Banas, Nadine Garner, Samuel Johnson, along with The Water Diviner Producer Andrew Mason and KIIS FMs Jane Hall will be head to Rosebud this February to take part in the Peninsula Short Film Fest, proudly presented

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Held on Saturday February 7 at the Village Green Rosebud, the FREE outdoor film festival will showcase a selection of 12 short films. These shorts will be judged live on the night by the celebrity judging panel and will compete for a first prize of $5K with second

prize of $2.5K and third prize of $1,250.

PSFF Festival Director, Steve Bastoni said we are pleased to announce the 12 shortlisted finalists, “Each year gets better and better. The entries have been outstanding and shortlisting has taken organisers a great deal of time”, he said.

“We are excited to have Andrew Mason, Producer of The Water Diviner join us this year. Russell Crowe’s debut as Director has been a massive success and Andrew will take to the stage on the night for a Q&A about the film”, he added.

“Tania Zaetta will MC the evening and once again we are thrilled that PSFF patron,

and Academy Award member Mr Fred Schepisi will be joining us.”

“The following day will see PSFF host the How to Make a Short Film workshop, facilitated by industry professionals on Sunday February 8. The workshop will be held at Southern Peninsula Arts Centre in Rosebud with a cost of only $40”, he said.

Entry to the Festival is FREE, entertainment commences at 4pm, and films will be screened from 7pm. Come along, bring a rug, food and drinks will be available to purchase at the event.

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with a brief history of the Film Festival followed by ‘an actor’s perspective’ on film and screen acting to be facilitated by Steve Bastoni. A selection of short films will be screened and David McIntosh, who won PSFF with his entry Toast in 2012 will discuss what it ‘takes’ to win a Short Film Festival as well as technical

aspects of making a short film.

We will hopefully be lucky enough to score a PSFF 2015 judge to let us know what they are assessing when it comes to a short film. Accomplished TV Director, Marshall Crosby will take the class through a demonstration on how to make a short film. Steve and David will

also add input. From Planning to Writing, Filming and Editing, a short film will be produced. Sounds ambitious? A little crazy? Well you need to be both to survive in this business. See you there.

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A tale of two twins

THOUSANDS of children throughout the state last week embarked on another major stepping stone of their lives: starting primary school.

Preparation for the starting day for some included visits to their new schools at the end of the final pre-school years.

Others spent the end of the summer break repeatedly trying on their new uniforms.

For Eastbourne preps, twins Luke and Noah Thissen, main picture, life at their new school means they’ll be taught in separate classes.

At Rye Primary, twins Isla and Henry Miller will be in the same class.

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Nursing service cuts staff Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au STAFF cuts at the Royal District Nursing Service’s Frankston and Rosebud offices will not affect patients, according to the service’s management.

The organisation says there will be “no change to patient-care�.

The offices are being replaced by mobile care teams equipped with laptops to make house calls.

Administrative functions at the existing 14 suburban offices will be consolidated into four regional hubs – with the closest to Frankston and the peninsula being Moorabbin.

The RDNS office in Beach St, Frankston, will close in April.

No decision has been made regarding the continuation of the Cairns St, Rosebud, office “at this stage�.

Under threat: The Rosebud and Frankston offices of the Royal District Nursing Service.

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The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation expects the Rosebud office to lose six nurses as well as two administrative and one domestic staffer. It says six G3 nursing positions will be downgraded to G2.

It is not known how many staff will be affected at the Frankston office.

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The organisation expects to cut around 80 positions overall. It is Australia’s oldest and largest home nursing and healthcare services organisation and has been operating on the peninsula since the mid-1970s.

Victorian general manager Fiona Hearn said the changes would “deliver better back-up to front-line nurses and improved services to clients�. “The rationale is that the RDNS operating structure has essentially been unchanged for more than 30 years.

For example, the current structure predates even fax machines, and dates from a time when nurses had to drive into an office to receive a paper client list and schedule. “Now, all of that can be delivered

instantly via tablet computer, meaning time once spent on driving can now be spent providing patient care.�

About 200 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation members met on Thursday to discuss the changes.

They say 150 employees across the metropolitan area, including many highly-skilled nurses, will be forced to compete for new, and in some cases, lesser positions.

Federation acting state secretary Paul Gilbert said members “have serious concerns about the proposals - if they are to proceed in their current form – especially as regards critical patient-care issues�. “These have been identified and need to be addressed,� he said.

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Community Event Calendar FEBRUARY TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY St Marks Anglican Church Dromana PLAYGROUP 10.00 till 11.30 For further details: Contact Cheryl 5981 4512 SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY Rotary Foreshore Community Market 8.30am till 1.00pm Fresh local produce & much more Free Entry The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@ hotmail.com TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY St Marks Anglican Church Dromana PLAYGROUP 10.00 till 11.30 For further details: Contact Cheryl 5981 4512 SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY An initiative of the Men’s Ministry at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Dromana.

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Dromana Men’s Christian Group Uniting Church Hall, 305, Point Nepean Road (Cnr. Arthur Street), Dromana 7.45am for an 8am start – finishes 9.30am Entry: $7 per person Cereals 7.45am with a Cooked breakfast at 8am Guest Speaker Brian Charles Bates AM APM Brian Bates served with the Victoria Police from 1957-1970 where he worked in several specialist squads including

the Homicide Squad. He was awarded 11 Commissioner’s commendations/ recognitions during his service.

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During 1989 Brian became responsible for community policing of the ACT after the tragic murder of Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester. Brian was the inaugural Chief Police Officer for the ACT. In 1991 Brian was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the AFP, in charge of the Investigations and Operations of the Organisation, both within Australia and overseas.

Brian has travelled extensively on law enforcement missions overseas. He has represented Australia at numerous international forums including the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs and the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol. He chaired the Sixth United Nations Meeting of Heads of Narcotics Law Enforcement Agencies, was Chair of the Drugs Committee at the 52nd General Assembly Session of Interpol.

Brian was appointed Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police in September 1994.

Bookings essential by 9th. February please Allan Murray 5982 3081 Mob: 0400 648 094 Email: amam@bigpond.net.au MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY St Marks Anglican Church Dromana Womens Morning 10.00 till 12.00 noon.

Free morning tea Speaker Dr Jane Sykes Jane will be speaking mainly about the plight of women and children in refugee camps in the Middle East. Jane will also discuss local projects that she is involved in as well.

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Contact Rye Bowls club: 5885 2450 TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY St Marks Anglican Church Dromana PLAYGROUP 10.00 till 11.30 For further details: Contact Cheryl 5981 4512 THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY Rye Firebrigade Auxiliary At Fire station Collingwood Street Rye. Jewelery display from 5th. Avenue Admission $5.00 includes light lunch.

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All welcome Bookings 5982 2603 SATURDAY 14 MARCH Rosebud Italian Club Inc. PRESIDENT’S NIGHT Entertainment Paulo Pergolese Trio Beer, Wine and soft drinks included All Welcome Members $40.00 per head Non members $45.00 per head Bookings 5982 2603 FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2015 Sorrento Twilight Bowls from 4.30 p.m. Bookings essential Green fees $7; 2-course dinner $10 Friends, families & visitors welcome Casual dress, loan bowls available Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento Bookings: 5984 2831 Hotham Road Sorrento Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Email: sorrentobc@bigpond.com THURSDAY 26 MARCH Rye Fire Brigade Auxiliary At the Fire Station Collingwood Street Rye Fashion Parade by Tillow Fashions 11.30 am.

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Rye Branch 5985 9755 • Dromana Branch 5981 8327 Rosebud Branch 5982 0499

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Southern Peninsula News 3 February 2015

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Big sky view: Artist’s impression of how the five-storey building will look from Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck.

Opposition mounts to RACV resort plan Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au CAPE Schanck residents are objecting to RACV plans to build a $135 million, five-storey, 26-metre high conference complex at its resort on Boneo Rd. RACV Cape Schanck Resort of about 250 hectares currently has an 86-bedroom hotel as well as restaurant, cafe, rooms for meetings and weddings, outdoor heated pool, sauna, games room, gym and a four-kilometre walking/running track.

Centrepiece of the resort is its famous 18-hole, Robert Trent Jones Jrdesigned championship golf course as well as practice facilities and driving range.

The resort started life as Cape Country Club, first approved in 1985 by the Shire of Flinders, and was bought by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) in December 2005.

In mid-2013, the club asked Mornington Peninsula Shire and the state government to amendment the planning scheme – the “Incorporated Document Schedule 5 – The National Golf Course and Cape Schanck Resort Development, Boneo Road, Cape Schanck, October 2003” – to permit the redevelopment, which could include demolition of the existing clubhouse.

The amendment was approved by the Napthine Coalition government late last year just before it went into caretaker mode in the run-up to the November election.

The resort is the largest individual commercial development in the area.

In 2013, senior shire planner Allan Cowley in a report to councillors stated that “the original approval envisaged the development of an integrated resort, including both the National and Cape Schanck golf courses, clubrooms, hotel accommodation, function centre, etc as well as private dwellings, much as already exists at Cape Schanck”.

He said the overall development was “divided into separate ownerships during the 1990s, with the National Golf Course area separated from the Cape Schanck resort and the sewerage treatment plant that services the resort and the private lots being transferred to a separate company”.

He said there was some doubt about whether the Cape Schanck Incorporated Document was exempt from green wedge planning restrictions introduced in 2003.

Mr Cowley told the council the RACV wanted to expand the resort so it could accommodate 650 conference delegates, up from the existing 250 limit.

There would be 120 rooms and a 140-seat restaurant.

The club wanted to demolish the existing clubhouse and replace it with a much larger building of five storeys, Mr Cowley said.

He said the club’s plans had been supported by Tourism Victoria, and would provide “short- and long-term socio-economic benefits” in construction jobs, resort jobs and support for local tourism.

But objectors, including residents of the precinct, are concerned about the height of the complex, impact on the

New neighbour: How the five-storey building will look from the driveway of a private home in Presnell Court, Cape Schanck.

landscape, access to facilities, effect on sewerage treatment arrangements, impact of traffic including construction traffic on Boneo Rd and internal roads, effect on the long-range landscape, and impact on homes near the resort (one property will be overshadowed as early as 3pm).

When the National Golf Club (which has 2500 member/shareholders) built its clubhouse about 10 years ago, it was required to keep the roof line be-

low the surrounding ridgeline and had to excavate two storeys below ground level at great cost, estimated to have added $10 million to the project.

Friends of Cape Schanck (formed to oppose Colonial Leisure Group’s nearby Barragunda Brewery proposal in 2011) does not have an in-principle objection to the development, but is worried about “increased traffic flow during demolition and construction (heavy vehicles) and then normal op-

erations (heavy vehicles for waste removal and increased patronage from a 650-seat conference venue plus an additional 120 rooms), which will exacerbate this problem even further”. It has called for Boneo Rd to be upgraded before the project starts.

“We find it staggering that RACV has commissioned such a limited consultation on safety on Boneo Rd, given automobile safety is its core business.

“Given the scale of the redevelopment, FOCS believes this provides a significant opportunity to upgrade infrastructure – gas, sewage and national broadband accessibility – to the adjoining residential community.”

Other objectors are worried the expansion will set a precedent for more multi-storey development in the peninsula’s green wedge zone.

Paul A’Bell, who lives near the resort, told The News a larger conference centre would be a good thing for the peninsula but it appeared to contravene the shire’s strategic planning statement on the green wedge. “The building will be nearly 30 metres high, about 12 metres above the ridgeline,” he said. “The RACV has told us this is to keep the building footprint as small as possible but residents are not allowed to build houses more than eight metres high.”

Residents were concerned about the consultation process, he said.

Objectors are planning a strategy meeting in preparation for a shiresponsored Planning Application Conference that will be attended by the resort architect. The meeting was due to be held this week but has been cancelled.

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Tragedy lays foundation for change Rosie Batty uses new role to campaign against domestic violence Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au NEW Australian of the year Rosie Batty has vowed to use her award in her continuing fight against domestic violence.

The 52-year-old mother of slain son Luke received the honour from the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, at Parliament House, Canberra, last Sunday week.

The tragedy for Ms Batty is that events leading up to her award began on that fateful day in February last year when 11-year-old Luke was murdered by his father at Tyabb oval.

Since then her tireless campaign for family safety – and her eloquence in championing its cause - has made national headlines.

It has given new focus to statistics she read out showing that one in three women has experienced physical or sexual abuse by a current or former partner – “including some of those celebrating with us today” – and one in four children. She said at least one woman a week was killed and that indigenous women experience even greater family violence.

Mr Abbott said Ms Batty “inspired all of us to be better Australians”.

“Australia honours you and we thank you for your courage, achievement and determination,” Mr Abbott said.

Ms Batty has called for stronger political leadership to change the awful statistics and drive money into services to help women and children living in fear.

Her pleas have had success, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews honouring an election promise to call a royal commission into family violence.

Her drive also prompted former Police Commissioner Ken Lay to quote the “Rosie Batty factor” as being the catalyst for a community rethink on the non-acceptance of family violence – in any form.

In her acceptance speech, Ms Batty said she would use her time as Australian of the Year to continue her work highlighting the scourge of family violence - and would not be content to wait patiently for change.

“I am truly honoured and I would like to dedicate this award to my beautiful son Luke. He’s the reason that I found my voice and I’m able to

be heard,” she said.

“While we celebrate the wonderful country that we live in today, there remains a serious epidemic across our nation.

“No matter where you live, family violence exists in every pocket of every neighbourhood.

“It does not discriminate and it is across all sections of our society.

“Family violence may happen behind closed doors, but it needs to be brought out from these shadows and into broad daylight.

“These statistics are unacceptable, indisputable, and if they did happen on our streets, there would be a public outcry.

“To our government, we need your strong leadership to change these rising statistics and your investment into both preventing the violence and providing long-term, secure funding to our specialist women’s services to deliver the intensive support so desperately needed.

“And to the Australian people, look around. Do not ignore what you see and what you know is wrong.

“Call out sexist attitudes and speak up when violence against women is trivialised.

“To men, we need you to challenge each other and become part of the solution. Raise the conversation and don’t shy away from this uncomfortable topic. We cannot do this without you.

“To the women and children who are unsafe, in hiding, or living in fear, who have changed their names, left their extended families, and moved from their communities to find safety.

You do not deserve to live a life that is dictated by violence. You are not to blame.

“Violence towards anyone: man, woman or child, is never acceptable, and never the right choice. It is simply not ok.

“As the Australian of the Year, I am committed to building greater campaigns, to educate and challenge community attitudes.

“I am on a path to expose family violence and to ensure that victims receive the respect, support and safety that they deserve.

“And to Luke, my ‘little man’, you did not die in vain, and will not be forgotten.

“You are beside me on this journey, and with me every step of the way.”

Canberra calling: Rosie Batty with Prime Minister Tony Abbott after the announcement of her being named Australian of the Year, above, and the focus of attention, below.

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State bid to end Pt Nepean lease Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE state government wants to abandon the 50-year lease for commercial development on the Quarantine Station precinct of Point Nepean National Park.

Environment Minister Lisa Neville last week said the government was seeking legal advice on how to get out of the deal signed by the previous government.

The lease signed just before last year’s 29 November gave the go ahead for the Point Leisure Group, headed by husband and wife Richard and Trine Shelmerdine, to proceed with planning for what the former government termed “a $100 million [later revised down to $40m] proposal to transform the iconic site into a world-class tour-

ist destination and education precinct”.

Ms Shelmerdine said on Friday that Point Leisure Group had asked to meet with Labor before and since the election.

While no date had been set, Ms Shelmerdine was confident “the meeting will happen” and there would be no comment from her or her husband until that had taken place.

Ms Neville was quoted in The Age on Friday as saying the government was trying “to do everything we can to get out of it [the lease]”.

"We got legal advice and we are getting additional legal advice.”

The newspaper also quoted “a source close to the lease agreement” as saying the government could face a $1-2 million compensation claim.

“In line with our election commitment, we are currently reviewing the lease for Point Nepean,” Ms Neville told The News.

“As part of this process we are consulting with the local community and the developer. These discussions are ongoing.”

News of the government’s efforts to avoid the lease comes before the Point Leisure Group begins drilling to find out if there are sources of geothermal water suitable for the hot springs proposal.

The land affected by the lease was originally put at 17 hectares but was later shown to be 64ha, including car parks, the parade ground and Wombat and Jarman ovals.

Long-time Point Nepean National Park campaigner Kate Baillieu said no single developer should be given control of the Quarantine Precinct.

“There should be sub leases for buildings for a multiplicity of uses that return some benefit to the national park as a whole,” she told The News. “There should be a variety so the park is not

dependent on one development.”

Ms Baillieu said Parks Victoria “should be back in there [the national park] at full strength”.

The Opposition’s environment spokesman Brad Battin said abandonning the lease “will ensure that the Quarantine Station buildings will continue to deteriorate, with an ongoing cost to Victorian taxpayers”.

“This uninformed and irresponsible pattern of behaviour of ripping up legal and binding contracts will actively discourage business investment in Victoria,” he said.

“This has been an outstanding proposal that would significantly boost local tourism, heritage and education, while preserving the local environment.”

In July 2014, the then premier Denis Napthine said Point Nepean Group’s proposal “strikes the right balance between leisure and learning activities”

with Melbourne University operating a marine education and research precinct.

“Following a rigorous and competitive tender process, the successful plan includes a marine education and research precinct with the University of Melbourne; thermal pools and spa; a health and wellness centre; accommodation which is both luxury and camping style; retail outlets, cafes and restaurants; as well as a heritage museum that will bring the park’s history to life,” Mr Napthine said.

“The proposed plan is expected to generate up to 220 jobs during construction, and up to a further 390 ongoing jobs.

“This site is set to attract further investment and tourists from around the world, delivering a huge economic boost to the Mornington Peninsula and the state’s economy.”

Cups winner selling Cape Schanck blocks Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au AFTER buying five major properties on the Mornington Peninsula in recent years, multi-millionaire horse racing identity and four-time Melbourne Cup winner Lloyd Williams is back in the market – but this time he’s selling.

On offer are 20-hectare (50-acre) lots on Boneo Rd at Cape Schanck each with an asking price of more than $2 million.

Bass Views Estate has “breathtaking ocean and bay views from the rolling hills and [is] nestled between the pristine national park, the ocean and Port Phillip Bay”, says selling agent Kay & Burton.

Two lots have been sold (including one rumoured to be to actor Lisa McCune) with three remaining at “generous vendor terms of 25 per cent deposit, three years at 5 per cent”.

The former cattle property at 975 Boneo Rd of 105 hectares (260 acres) was sold in October 2013.

At the time, agent Elders Real Estate stated it was an “outstanding development opportunity in a prestigious coastal Mornington Peninsula enclave”.

“Embracing an exquisitely secluded setting in arguably one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most sought-after enclaves, nestled among pristine national parklands, this outstanding rural offering occupies 260 acres of undulating coastal land. Set across six titles, it

Cape Plenty: The Lloyd Williams property at Cape Schanck that has been subdivided into five 20-hectare lots.

incorporates an existing three-bedroom home,” the marketing blurb stated.

“Perfect to escape the city bustle in the heart of an ever-popular Victorian tourist region, opposite the renowned National Golf Club, it is surrounded by a world-class selection of vineyards including Montalto and Port Phillip

Estate, and is moments from the iconic Peninsula Hot Springs and the revered Moonah Links Golf Course.

“Furthermore, it is just a leisurely 10-minute drive to Flinders beach, moments from Portsea and its bayside attractions, and about one hour’s drive to Melbourne via Peninsula Link.”

Elders stated the property had been “held by the same family for two generations”.

“It presents a rare opportunity to secure a tightly held parcel of land in an inherently prestigious location and capitalise. A tranquil oceanside retreat with a plethora of lifestyle options – perfect

to create your dream country oasis.

Alternatively, take advantage of its immense development potential.”

The News understands an application for subdivision planning approval, including permission to build a sealed access road, was made last August. The entrance features imposing timber gates.

Last February, it was announced Mr Williams had put his [Hudson Conway Racing] state-of-the-art thoroughbred horse property Macedon Lodge on the market for about $20 million, and would move his racing empire to the peninsula.

Son Nick Williams said the ‘’nerve centre’’ of the new racing complex would be the property the family owned in Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck.

Macedon Lodge has 8000 metres of training tracks, a 75-metre pool, horse water-walker, special lighting set-up for recuperating horses, and at least 75 stables.

It was reported Hudson Conway Racing would likely reproduce Macedon Lodge facilities on the peninsula.

Mr Williams also owns a large property at Tuerong inland from Mt Martha. He is reputed to be worth $670 million.  The four Williams Melbourne Cup winners are Just A Dash (1981), What A Nuisance (1985), Efficient (2007) and Green Moon (2012).

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NEWS DESK Church venue for new playgroup A PLAYGROUP is being started for preschoolers at Sorrento.

Hui Lim, associate minister at the Presbyterian churches of Sorrento and Rye, said there was a shortage of free playgroups in the area. “We hope we can support our community in this way,� he said.

The playgroup will start on Monday 9 February and run 10am-midday Mondays. “As residents at Rye we have enjoyed attending community events, such as the Australia Day celebrations, Barefoot Bowls at Sorrento, and sailing at Rye,� Mr Lim said.

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Track’s new life thanks to friends TUCKEY Track Friends’ Group was relaunched by Nepean Ward councillor Hugh Fraser at a barbecue on the Australia Day long weekend.

The historic track is named after Lieutenant James Tuckey, a member of the first European settlement in Victoria at Sullivan Bay in 1803. He walked the Bunurong Track to Bass Strait and explored further to Western Port. His journals at the Sorrento Museum praise the natural beauty of the landscape.

The friends’ group – and likeminded others – recently fought for the protection of heritage values along Tuckey Track by opposing the removal of four bluegums on Crown land.

Convenor Julie Corridon said the

“magnificent trees� dated from the 1870s and were part of Sorrento’s heritage. “They provide extensive habitat for fauna and flora as well as being of profound aesthetic value,� she said.

The group aims to highlight the trees’ significance “in the historical charm of the area�.

Former Friends’ convenor Alex Greig said the group’s foundation members had worked for 16 years with Mornington Peninsula Shire and Nepean Conservation Group to transform the once-degraded reserve into a site that embraced both natural and historic heritage values.

He praised Nepean Ratepayers Association and Settlement Action Group for their work on interpretive

signs, a joint initiative with Parks Victoria and the shire that is nearing completion.

Shire conservation officer Matthew Stahmer emphasised the importance of friends’ groups in preserving threatened flora and fauna in bushland reserves.

The donation of seedlings to residents also highlighted the value of indigenous plantings in private properties.

Nepean Conservation Group president Ursula De Jong thanked residents of Settlers Cove for caring for the area and the group acknowledged contributions from Rotary, Sorrento Chamber of Commerce, Hillview Quarries, Pencon and primary school pupils.

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‘Tourist’ threat to summit David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au THE summit of Arthurs Seat is in danger of being turned into another Mt Dandenong “car park and tourist cafe” unless great care is taken to avoid past development errors, according to Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Hugh Fraser.

Cr Fraser used his Australia Day address at Sorrento Bowls Club to warn of “unresolved tension in the use of our national park public open spaces for private development”.

“There is the proposed private development of the historic Quarantine station in the Point Nepean National Park and also at the magnificent summit of Arthur’s Seat in the state park,” he said.

The state government announced last week that it was seeking to abandon the lease signed by the previous Coalition government for accommodation and hot springs at the park’s Quarantine Precinct. (See Page 5) Cr Fraser said that from the summit of Arthurs Seat “on a clear day we, like the traditional owners the Boonwurrung/Bunurong, can see the perimeters of their traditional lands and, like them, we can sit on the top of the world and watch the stars”.

Cr Fraser’s comments were made while introducing guest speaker Simon McKeon, head of the Skylift consortium planning to build a gondola ride that will terminate on the Arthurs Seat summit. The old chairlift terminated below the summit.

Skylift has VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) approval for its controversial application.

Mr McKeon, in his speech, did not respond to Cr Fraser’s remarks.

Cr Fraser said that if the state government permitted the Skylift, “we are to share that summit experience with a mechanical gondola terminus and a restaurant with illuminations”.

“We are all familiar with the Mt Dandenong drive in car park and tourist cafe,” he said. “It is important that the development and environmental mistakes of the past are not repeated and I encourage everyone to take an active interest in that debate and to make your views known.”

Cr Fraser was among a minority of councillors who opposed the gondola application when it came to council last June.

VCAT approval in December requires future votes at council on a number of issues, including amended plans detailing measures to protect “heritage fabric” at the summit and how earthworks are to be carried out.

Bushfire measures are yet to be approved.

Other issues in the lengthy list of conditions imposed on the proposal

by VCAT require council approval of landscaping, measures to protect against pollution during construction and protection of neighbours’ amenity during and after construction.

There are also strict traffic conditions to be approved and enforced by VicRoads.

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been signed to start work on the Skylift, which cleared the last legal hurdle when community group Save Our Seat got advice that an appeal to the Supreme Court against the VCAT decision had little chance of succeeding.

The advice said SOS could pursue political means to try to stop the project, including challenging any Mornington Peninsula Shire decision on the bushfire emergency plan required for the Skylift if it contained “identifiable legal error”.

Cr Fraser’s speech of welcome pointed to two important anniversaries that occur this year – the centenary in April of the Gallipoli landing and the

200th anniversary in June of Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo.

“These events exactly 100 and 200 years ago are a snapshot of modern Australian history,” Cr Fraser said.

“But there is a wider context – and I acknowledge today the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as the first Australians and that they have lived here for thousands of years.”

These members of the Kulin Nation had occupied the land now called the Mornington Peninsula for tens of thousands of years stretching back 40,000 years when the volcanoes of Flinders Peak, Mt Dandenong and Arthur’s Seat fell dormant, he said.

“A further Australia Day thought worth considering is whether all this ought to be recognised by naming our wonderful Mornington Peninsula the Boonwurrung/Bunurong Peninsula.”

“Australia Day is an occasion to reflect on the past, to appreciate our democratic federation of governments and to acknowledge our experiences and history of not only 100 or 200 years ago but also in the wider context of 40,000 years and to take care of our natural and historic environment,” Cr Fraser said.

“Today we raise our Australian flag and give thanks for the peace and prosperity of this great nation.”

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Subtle changes kick off year

By David Harrison Council meeting at Besgrove St, Rosebud, 12 August, 7pm. Small gallery crowd; tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

THERE were a few new faces among the usual gallery veterans at 2015’s first council meeting on 27 January. Three of the faces were there to ask questions about the RACV proposal to build a five-storey addition to its Cape Schanck resort.

Five storeys! Thirty metres!

Council Watch visualised such a monster rearing up out of the flat Cape Schanck landscape beside Boneo Rd. Cape Schanck resident Phil Gledhill asked if all councillors had “fully informed themselves” of the impact the building would have on the landscape “such as bulk, height, 24/7 noise, light emission, reflection and overshadowing”.

The proposal would be “four times higher than any other structure permitted on the resort”, the question concluded. Three more questions sought further details of the project.

To summarise the shire response from sustainable environment director (planning manager) Steve Chapple, council could ask the RACV to consider a less prominent building, but this would likely mean one with a larger “footprint” to cater for planned accommodation and facilities.

Such planning proposals are a dilemma for the shire. Some heavyweight applicants appear to believe it’s the shire’s job to facilitate, rather than adjudicate, when presented with a corporate plan. And there’s always VCAT to take a friendly look at a

rejected development, as many on the peninsula know to their financial and neighbourhood cost.

But enough of trying times to come.

We met at the Rosebud shire offices like kids back at school after holidays, eager to take a long look at the new “head” person, chief executive Carl Cowie.

He introduced a new meeting procedure, reading all the questions in a calm, confident voice with a Scottish burr, then calling on the relevant officer to respond. He spoke deliberately and clearly, which CW took to mean he regards Question Time as an important opportunity for the community and council to “interface”.

Note CW’s mastery of buzzwords “footprint” and “interface”. In a few months you will struggle to have the faintest idea what this column is on about. CW is awaiting the opportunity to trot out “at the end of the day”.

Moving on from questions, a Letter Under Seal was presented to Roy Francis of Mornington, recently awarded an international honour for his work with prostate cancer sufferers and their families – the first Australian to receive the honour.

The Edward C Kaps Hope award, from the Us International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network, is made to people who have shown “unselfish, dedicated service” to affected people.

Mr Francis presides over the prostate support group at Bentons Square in Mornington, Cr Anne Shaw told the gallery the group has been “a huge success” and congratulated Helen Francis for her devoted support of her husband.

But we sense a reading audience impatient to know more about Mr Cowie, the man who will make a serious impact on our lives for at least the next four years.

It came in his confident but (to CW) modest style in presenting his first Report to the Community, usually monthly but this month covering November and December. Mr Cowie started work on 1 December.

We would, he said, notice a document “slightly different to what’s gone previously”, with his first report about half the size of the October 2014 report. “Hopefully you’ll see we’re trying to streamline things” with a summary, he said.

He gave a précis of his activities; the opening of the Civic Reserve recreation centre; a Police Point, Portsea, twilight event for respite care; and the Buckley’s Rest facility, Safety Beach.

“Initially when I started, I thought, ̔This is really great – I’m involved in opening things every week’. And then of course early into January we had bushfires affecting the peninsula and also many tornados, so we flicked into operational mode to try to ensure things recovered as soon as possible.”

Mr Cowie said he would continue to “evolve” the monthly report to meet community needs for “meaningful and transparent” information. The veterans in the gallery smiled and nodded. We were off to a good start.

Historic game: The gravure Illo – Le joueur de boules, showing a boules game was made by Paul Gavarni in 1858.

Petanque club gets piste THE Red Hill Petanque Club will soon be playing at a new site in Main Ridge, at the bowls club there, on a piste, or playing surface, built with a state government grant.

The matter came to light at council’s 27 January meeting when Cr Graham Pittock asked if Red Hill’s club shared “the Dromana Italian Club’s bocce piste”. Petanque is a variation of the French game boules, which Italians call bocce.

Communities director Rob Macindoe said the Red Hill club was separate, “quite an active group”, that had been using the Red Hill Recreation Reserve.

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enable a first class piste to be developed. We also received some funding to look at a similar piste around the Mornington area [and are] looking at the Mt Martha Golf Club as a site.”

A “piste” is defined as a ski trail with an artificially prepared surface of packed snow. It can also be an unpaved road or beaten track; a spoor made by a wild animal; a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts; or a rink on which to play boules.

The aim of boules is to throw metal balls to land as close as possible to a “cochonnet” – French for “piglet” – on a rink of hard dirt or gravel, but can be played on other surfaces including grass and sand.

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Uber’s night moves hurt taxi drivers Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au NIGHT-TIME taxis patronage across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula has dived after the launch of Uber’s ridesharing service in late December, according to frustrated cabbies.

US based Uber, backed by corporate goliaths including Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, is operating its uberX service illegally in Victoria (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The News 20/1/15).

Taxi owners and drivers are angry that the state government and regulators seem unwilling to act to stamp out the unregulated ridesharing service.

Several have told The News young people in the 18-30 age bracket in particular are shunning taxis and using Uber’s smartphone app to book car journeys after leaving pubs and clubs.

The uberX app enables passengers to book car rides with drivers who have listed their details and vehicle with the service. No cash changes hands.

Passengers make an online payment and Uber takes a 20 per cent commission then pays the difference to drivers.

Uber’s “dynamic pricing model” means fares fluctuate based on demand.

The drivers do not have to pass any tests to list their details with Uber. After each paid journey drivers and passengers can publicly rate each other’s performance via the smartphone app.

Sandy Spanos, founder of industry group Victorian Taxi Families, is

Anger: Taxi drivers are not so happy about Uber’s arrival in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Picture source: Instagram

outraged successive state governments and regulators have failed to step in and stop the uberX service operating in Victoria.

“Uber is unaccredited, unlicenced and uninsured and they pay no tax,” she said.

“They’re snubbing their noses at our laws. It costs my husband $140 a day to keep a taxi on the road… what are they [Uber] paying?”

Mrs Spanos said uberX drivers do not have ABN numbers or submit business activity statements.

“I can’t understand why every taxpayer in Australia isn’t outraged by this.”

Some Uber drivers have been fined $1700 when caught by transport

inspectors but Uber is reportedly paying drivers’ fines.

Peninsula based taxi driver Mickey, who did not want his full name published, said Uber “is taking a lot of work from us”.

“It’s illegal and they can’t deny that.”

Mickey said customers are often unaware uberX is illegal.

“We can’t stop the passengers… the drivers need to be educated and realise they can be charged.

“The enforcement is not happening from the government.”

He said “there has been a huge dropoff in business” since Uber launched across Frankston and the peninsula.

Younger people regard Uber as “hip”, according to Mickey.

History sinks

He expressed frustration that regulators are not clamping down on Uber’s business.

“They don’t care what happens to the taxi industry and taxi drivers.”

When contacted by The News, the Taxi Services Commission said it will not comment while legal action, brought by the TSC against Uber, is before Australian courts.

Mickey said “the TSC needs to understand it exists if taxis are on the road. The TSC does not exist if there are no taxis on the road”.

He suggested confiscating Uber drivers’ cars to “inconvenience them” since the company is apparently paying any fines.

Uber has not replied to questions

by The News about its Frankston and peninsula operations.

Mrs Spanos condemned suggestions Uber can be regulated.

“You can’t legislate private cars… if someone has an accident [in an Uber car] who is going to pay for it?

“I have children… I don’t want my children to get into one of those Uber cars because you don’t know who’s driving it… what about police checks?”

Uber has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Its uberBLACK service is a legitimate private hire car business but its uberX offering is unregulated.

“Why are they not being raided?”

Mrs Spanos asked.

“I’d like their offices stormed and closed down and every one of those drivers held accountable because they know they’re breaking the law.”

PEOPLE interested in learning about the “sunken history” of Port Phillip will enjoy a talk at Sorrento Museum at 8pm on Friday 6 February.

Mark Ryan of Southern Ocean Exploration will talk about Project Long Shot, the search for the first shot fired in the First World War. Gunners from Point Nepean are credited with the shot that stopped a German freighter leaving The Heads only hours after war was declared in Europe.

The museum is on the corner of Melbourne and Ocean Beach roads.

Details: Nepean Historical Society president Joy Kitch, 5984 0255.

Life saving grants EIGHT peninsula life saving clubs will each receive $25,000 from a federal government beach safety equipment fund.

Clubs at Dromana, Gunnamatta, Mt Martha, Portsea, Point Leo, Rosebud, McCrae and Sorrento will use the cash for lifesaving and first-aid equipment such as inflatable rescue boats and boards, defibrillators and oxygen resuscitators.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt said a beach drowning black spot reduction program would help educate the public about coastal hazards and reduce drowning at dangerous beaches.

“Lifesavers do a terrific job in our community and have kept our beaches and coastline safe for more than 100 years. They provide a vital community service that is very much appreciated and valued,” he said.

“Last year, lifesavers performed 12,000 rescues and provided 32,000 first aid treatments to beachgoers in Australia.”

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LETTERS Rates cap divides

Bandicoot error

I have mixed views on the new state government’s proposition to contain municipal rates.

On one hand it will lead to much needed relief for Frankston residents doing it hard. Yet, on the other hand, it is not a healthy situation where another level of government effectively dictates, on a universal scale, what local governments are and unable to do.

I am in two minds because I do not believe that this proposal by the state government has been thought through with diligence. If the aim of this new initiative was to truly ease the financial squeeze on residents and business owners then, instead of capping municipal rates, the government should instead be looking at ways to provide additional financial assistance to local councils.

This would create a natural precedence for council to lower rates without the proposed artificial mechanism. It would also be a reparative move given the amount of cost shifting the government has committed in recent years, leaving local government to pick up the pieces.

The danger I foresee in mandatorily curbing rates (by far the most significant revenue base any council has) is that it will force local councils to look inward and commit potentially drastic cuts in staff and services. While operational efficiency is not a bad thing by any stretch, the capping of rates could lead to an environment where there is less value for rates as a result of substandard service delivery which would therefore render this whole exercise effectively worthless.

The government also needs to ensure that under this new scheme it is not piggybacking on council rates and burying its own revenue catchments within them as we have seen over the past five years in the form of multiple state levies embedded in council rates.

It is admirable that the government is encouraging local councils to rely on revenue streams other than rates. However, it needs to ensure it does not commit overreach and deprive local councils of even more autonomy. As it is, local government is practically a hand puppet for the two other tiers of government in Australia.

Kris Bolam, former Frankston mayor

The only conclusion one can come to when thinking of our federal Minister for the Environment, there is a little but significant spelling mistake: it should be "Minister Against the environment".

After failing to delist great stretches of Tasmanian forest from World Heritage listing and potentially damaging the Great Barrier Reef by proposing to dump dredging spoils on it, he's now proposing to delist the southern brown bandicoot from the endangered list of native animals (‘Feds move to delist threatened bandicoot’, The News 27/1/15).

This comes after sitting on his hands when last year the than Liberal state government decided to abandon plans for a wildlife corridor in the southern proposed new suburbs, which would have been a boost to the bandicoot's and many other species survival chances in the south east.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Non sustaining Late last year in response to a planning permit application [to Mornington Peninsula Shire] my neighbour and I lodged objections to the height of proposed buildings which would affect our solar panels and removal of an iconic Norfolk pine tree.

A letter informed us that we would be "advised on council's decision in due course". We heard nothing more. To our surprise clearing of vegetation has started. Following a dash to the council offices we were told by the appropriate council officer that notification of vegetation removal and demolition of the existing dwelling were not a requisite and that we would be contacted regarding the proposed development.

On asking about the Norfolk pine we were also informed that it was not under council jurisdiction.

Next day, to our dismay, demolition was under way and the bottom limbs had been lopped from the tree. Phone calls to Heritage Victoria and our local state MP’s office revealed that vegetation protection was indeed council's responsibility.

A spokeswoman for the MP phoned me back to say she had left a message to speak to the council officer and was waiting on a return call, which it

seemed never came. It was Friday after all.

Some weeks previously asbestos had been removed from the old dwelling without alerting neighbouring residents.

Meanwhile, that beautiful pine, an integral part of the area's character and favourite roosting place for many birds, will be wiped out.

"Committed to a sustainable peninsula"? Yeah right.

Aussie (Austin) Sadler, Mornington

Fitness benefits MORE than 880,000 children will enter the gates of Victorian schools this week. Sadly, about a quarter of them will be overweight or obese.

That’s 220,000 young Victorians who may be destined to a life of poor health and stress.

Once kids walked to and from school, now most are driven.

Many children play sport, but a couple of hours a week will not provide the levels of physical activity required for good health. Children need to be active throughout the day, every day.

Sometimes the benefits of organised sport are undermined by what happens before and after a session. Taking my children to Auskick I witnessed many children being driven the short distances to get there, then after the session consume fatty sausages, sugary soft drinks, lollies and other junk foods.

Simply walking to school on a regular basis can do much to meet the exercise needs of our children and arrest the trend towards being overweight.

Children who walk to school will be more socially connected to their community and Danish research has shown that kids who walk (or ride) had concentration benefit that lasted until after lunch time.

Lessons learnt while walking to school can be as important as those in a classroom. Lessons that help children grow into well adjusted, productive, community-minded adults.

Don’t our children deserve to be able to walk, be active and have fun like we did?

Ben Rossiter, executive officer, Victoria Walks

Boat seized A STOLEN speed boat valued at $107,000 has been recovered by Mornington police.

Detective Harry Simpson seized the Malibu Wakesetter 2014, pictured with Detective Sergeant Peter Drake, in mid-January after it went missing from premises in Braeside last June.

The boat’s identifying features had been removed and it was being stored at a boatyard where staff were unaware it had been stolen.

A 41-year-old Burwood man was interviewed on 13 January. He will be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court.

Picture: Yanni

Shaken not stirred A CEMENT truck rolled at the intersection of Hearn Rd and the Esplanade in Mt Martha on Friday afternoon. Mornington police attended the crash. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance. His condition is unknown. Picture: Yanni

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Shire names its ‘top’ citizens for year PARAMEDIC Tim Nolan was named Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Citizen of the Year on Monday.

He received the award in recognition of his efforts with the Teenage Road Accident Group towards educating young people about road trauma and its effects on the community.

Mr Nolan believes the delivery of his road safety and road trauma message is vitally important – especially for young people.

For 12 years, he has volunteered to present to local secondary schools thought-provoking programs about road trauma and the effects it has - not

only on the individual - but also on their families and friends.

His significant contributions and achievements include working for more than 20 years with Ambulance Service Victoria.

He has been a driving instructor for the service, and is currently a serving Victoria Ambulance paramedic based at Rosebud.

Young Citizen of the Year Sarah Berry, of Mt Eliza, has been acknowledged for her contribution to community, and her contribution to communities in Cambodia which receive books through her Books 4 Cambodia project.

After learning that not all children there had access to books, Ms Berry began her project when she was only 10 years old.

She wrote more than 100 letters to schools, learning centres and removalist companies in Australia for help.

Through her determination, hard work and help from friends and family ‘Books 4 Cambodia’ has donated more than 33,000 children’s books, text books and university texts to schools and orphanages.

Ms Berry and her family travelled to Cambodia visiting schools and orphanages where her books had been sent.

She was a guest of honour at a special reception held by the governor there where she was presented with ‘thank you’ gifts. She was invited to speak at the reception which was also televised nationally.

Mornington Yacht Club’s 2014 International Optimist Sailing Championships has been named Event of the Year. More than 340 young people 9-15 competed in January last year.

Mayor Bev Colomb said the awards recognised the efforts of people and groups who make outstanding contributions to our community.

“As in previous years, our award

winners are people who have made a real difference within our community,” she said.

She said the shire received “high calibre nominations” from across the peninsula, and congratulated all nominees on their nomination.

“I sincerely thank our award winners and all of the nominees who put so much of their own time and effort into making the peninsula the place we love to call home, and who put on fantastic events to make the peninsula such a great place to visit. Well done.”

Field nats dispel mystery of wide ranging activities PENINSULA Field Naturalists Club has been going strong in Frankston for 60 years, and members are looking forward to their next meeting at 8pm, Wednesday 11 February, Uniting Church Hall, 16 High St Frankston.

A member will be speaking on Alaska – its geology and wildlife. Visitors are welcome.

The general interest group of amateurs are interested in all aspects of the natural environment, such as birds, plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, geology, fauna and many other subjects.

“We share our enjoyment of the natural world around us and learn from each other and our many and varied guest speakers,” secretary Judy Smart said. “There is some mystery about what we are and what we do. There is sometimes a lingering worry about

‘naturists’ - people who like to shed their clothes. We can guarantee we keep our clothes on.”

The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month and hears from speakers on a range of subjects, as well as local environmental news, upcoming events, and other matters of interest.

Excursions are on the Saturday following the meeting, to see what is in season, such as flora in spring. Members generally go to local areas of interest, and occasionally further away.

The club has one working bee a year, usually to a different local reserve each July.

Visitors and new members are welcome. They should call Ms Smart on 97754231 or visit peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

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On location: Peninsula Field Naturalists at to Point Nepean.

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10 Elvie Street RYE $480,000+ ENVIOUS ELVIE Exactly 900m from White Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beach, minutes from shops and cafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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\ Ă DW 7KH EDFN\DUG LV D Ă DW ORZ PDLQWHQDQFH DUHD ZKLFK LV still big enough to enjoy. This property really is Perfect!

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3 Fiona Court, MOUNT MARTHA Saturday 21 February at 1.00pm Ray White Mornington, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Keith Burns, 0416 079 40

THIS wonderful neat home will please all who inspect. A tidy exterior and wide, welcoming driveway are just the first hints to the delights that await the lucky buyer at the fall of the hammer come auction day. Entry is to the bright open plan lounge area with an adjoining meals area looking out to the patio, and a smart kitchen features an upright gas stove and a dishwasher. From here you can step out to the partially undercover patio, which can be closed off from the double carport for a little more privacy when entertaining. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the main bedroom at the front has air-conditioning, and all share the main bathroom. For those seeking a neat and low-maintenance first home, investment or golden years property, this is well worth a look.

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3 Myra Court RYE $620,000 - $650,000 OCEAN BEACH RETREAT One of the most sought after positions on the Rye Ocean Beach. Quiet court only minutes walk to the beach.

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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.

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For the active retired or semi-retired couple this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a sensational tree-change lifestyle.

Owners are seeking a reliable, preferably mature aged couple looking for something different to act as caretakers, for a reduced rent, to this splendid, Heritage Listed, 1845 Georgian brick home nestled on 6 acres along the St Pauls River. Garden upkeep would also be required.

Q Approx. 45 mins from Launceston Airport (about 1 hour drive to either Launceston or Hobart)

Peaceful village of Avoca offers General Store, Take-away, Coffee lounge, Petrol Station, Hotel (counter meals & bar), Museum and Emergency Services

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RENT: $230 per week To apply, or for further details, please contact Phil on 0417 381 212

Family Owned & Operated Since 1946 RYE

3 Pasadena Street

OPULENT LIVING Private and contemporary home affording an opulent lifestyle.

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27 Harleian Street

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Price: $549,000 View: www.prenticerealestate.com.au Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

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RYE

3/26 Hygeia Street

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30 Roslyn Street

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2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye.

Ph 5985 2351

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

Auction

20a Gleneagles Avenue, Mornington

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Flawless Family Living No expense has been spared to create a first class family living environment in this one of only two custom designed two-storey townhouse designed in true New England style. Sophisticated, elegant and refined, the impeccable detail is evident throughout the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home and the perfect balance of light, space, form and function is achieved across the two levels. Offering 26sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of living space plus a double garage with internal access, this stunning home also features direct street frontage with no active body corporate and luxurious imported finishes in this fabulous location just a few minutes away from the beach.

For Lease

Mornington

For Lease

Mount Martha

1/14 Fleet Street, Mornington

61 Grandview Terrace, Mount Martha

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.

Low maintenance gardens and located close to Main Street.

Available 2nd 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 Rent $360 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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For Lease

Moorooduc

For Lease

Red Hill

480 Derril Road, Moorooduc

21 Station Road, Red Hill

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

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

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Auction Saturday 28th February at 11.00am Inspect Saturday 12.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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For Lease Rent $450 per week (negotiable) Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Tucker time

All aglow

DEMONSTRATING excellent turnover, this busy takeaway is on a prominent corner site in the local industrial area. It is a compact shop with fixtures including a cool room. The rent is very affordable with a long lease in place. Well-priced for a quick sale, this is a great opportunity to purchase an easy to run business with lifestyle friendly trading hours.

THIS business deals in the retail and trade sales, as well as installation of an extensive range of fireplaces, with a wide range of quality brands. It is a Jetmaster Heat N Glo Dealership, and installation for new and existing homes is currently done by sub-contractors, the opportunity exists for a tradesman to take on the business and carry out this work themselves and increase turnover. Great potential here.

Industrial takeaway, BRAESIDE Price: $89,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Fireplaces, SEAFORD Price: $230,000 + sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service HUGE PRICE REDUCTION COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY

PRICE REDUCED SPORTSWEAR

TRAILER MANUFACTURING

FISH & CHIPS PLUS ACCOMMODATION

FRANKSTON CARRUM DOWNS MORNINGTON SEAFORD Member of national buying group with Custom built trailers, also tool boxes Manufacture & custom design of Large double shop with seating calarge repeat customer base. Well upholstered commercial furniture. Es& gates. Services offered are minor pacity of 25. Situated near school and located in the busy Centre, bright tablished 2000, large factory in good and major repairs, steel fabrication, established around 40 years, trades 6 and attractive presentation. Showing location, regular client base. Owner days 7.30am until 7.30pm. Has coolMIG welding, sheet metal folding. willing to stay on and train. 5 ½ days. H[FHOOHQW WXUQRYHU DQG SUR¿WV .HHQ Good website, ads in Yellow Pages. 5 room. Three bedroom residence. vendor ready to retire!

Vehicle included. . days a week. Good income in repairs, lots of work for tradesmen.

NOW $50,000 + sav

$70,000 + sav

CHEMDRY

AUTOMOTIVE

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES BAYSIDE HOME BASED Outstanding opportunity to purchase Supplier of air-con compressors Professional resume analysis, an exceptional carpet & upholstery tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;out Australia & some neighbouring resume writing, interview preparacleaningfranchise. Endless tion. Great website, good systems in countries, new & reconditioned. possibilities await the astute buyer place. Vendor offers full training and Pickup and delivery by couriers, all as T/O can be easily doubled. Grow enquiries handled by 1300 number or DOO DVVLVWDQFH &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV the business, relish the lifestyle. As email. Computerised accounting and new VW van, all equip & training. stock control.

PRICED TO SELL CLEANING

$99,500 + sav NEW LISTING CONVENIENCE STORE

$75,000 + sav

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED PRICE REDUCED RESUMES

$99,500

LAUNDRETTE

MOBILE COFFEE VAN

COFFEE VAN

MORNINGTON Well presented, fully furnished 2009 Maxi Caddy VW fully sign written.

Brand new generator with warranty.

Mon-Fri 6am until 1.30, set rounds, also attends football and markets.

Expecting to increase to FT hours soon.

MORNINGTON 2008 purpose built VW Multi van attending RE auctions, sporting, private and corporate events mainly on the Peninsula. 5 days 8am1.30pm plus Saturdays. Sells coffee at $4 cup .

$91,500 + sav (negotiable) BAIT & TACKLE

EILDON FRANKSTON Double shop selling bait & tackle, Open 7 days 7am-9.30pm and auto spares, camping gear, marine attended 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 9am12pm Sat. Automatic door locks & gear etc,the only one in town, right on unlocks. 12 washers & 8 dryers, air- main street. Both freehold properties are for sale. conditioned, monitored alarm. Busy shopping strip location.

BUSINESS $120,000 + sav $119,500 FREEHOLDS $220,000

CARDS, GIFTS & TOBACCO

$95,000 + sav WINE BAR CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES The only one in the area, Onpremises licence, serves tapa style ÂżQJHU IRRGV QR NLWFKHQ KDV JUHDVH trap. Currently opening Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6XQGD\ IURP SP 1HZ OHDVH WR EH negotiated.

$120,000 + sav

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

NEW LISTING CAFE

FRANKSTON Servicing the SE suburbs and the Peninsula, clients include factories, hotels, real estate, builders as well as residential. Two vehicles are included, hours as required.

MOUNT ELIZA General store lines, cafĂŠ, takeaway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be a restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere with no opposition.

Residential area, has seating for 20. Trades 7 days. 3 bedroom accommodation.

SEAFORD ,GHDO IRU ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV RZQHU trade Mon-Fri 5am to 2.30pm and Saturday morning. Seats 10 inside and more outside, good preparation DUHD .HHQ 9HQGRU

MELBOURNE 6LWXDWHG LQ ODUJH FRUSRUDWH RIÂżFH building, many orders from within plus catering orders. Good seating capacity, excellent equipment. 5 days only!

$120,000

$130,000 + sav NEW LISTING CAFE

$150,000 + sav PRICE REDUCED LICENSED RESTAURANT

$150,000 + sav NEW LISTING FRUIT & VEGETABLES

PAKENHAM Well presented business with lovely EHGURRP GZHOOLQJ 1R RSSRVLWLRQ in this residential area, established 40 years. Easy to operate, sells groceries etc as well as videos and sub- newsagency.

BRIGHTON Great location opposite beach and near train station, school & bowling club. Has 3 bdm accommodation.

Fully renovated, excellent equipment, light food preparation only. Seats 25 in & more out.

Located in one of the best areas of Warragul, this business is always busy with an easy, pleasant work atmosphere. It is currently fully managed, turnover in excess of $140,000 pa. Greeting card sales very strong, one of John Sands top performers. Trades 5 ½ days, est 25 years. .

COBRAM Only one of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind in the area, has 2 delivery vans, lots of wholesale to clubs, pubs, cafes, website sales.

Supports the abundance of fresh produce grown locally, also other quality products.

$170,000 + sav

$180,000 + sav

$185,000 + sav

ROSEBUD Prominent corner position on Pt 1HSHDQ 5G RSSRVLWH FDPSLQJ ground, Seats 65 in + outside, great atmosphere, good food with healthy choices, busy breakfast & lunch trade. Dual shop, two dining areas.

S52 shows $13,000+ p w T/O.

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ORGANIC FOODS

BAKERY & CAFE

SEAFORD Totally unmanned and open 6.30am until 10pm. 2 x 10kg washers, 1 triple load washer, 1 Speed Queen washer, 6 Maytag washers, 8 dryers, coin PDFKLQH VRDS PDFKLQH +DV RIÂżFH area.

HOME BASED Local and interstate suppliers, wholesale to retailers across Melbourne inc Bellarine & Mornington Peninsulas.

Increasing by two customers per day.

Vendor will stay for smooth transition, premises can be used by new owner for a period of time.

HAMPTON Trial on $12,000 pw. Seating inside & out, long lease, 6 kgs coffee pw. .HHQ YHQGRU 0DLQO\ UHWDLO OR\DO clients,wholesale to one school.

Vehicle included. Air-conditioned premises in prime area with private rear car parking.

$195,000 NEW LISTING NEWSAGENCY

$235,000 + sav

$240,000 + sav PRICE REDUCED LICENSED RESTAURANT

$350,000 inc. stock

$350,000

$390,000 + sav

MANUFACTURING

GLASS APPLICATIONS

DEMOLITION MOUNT ELIZA Recognised industry leader.

Est.1996. Insurance work, huge client base, everything from houses to factories Over $1m worth of equipment. 14 vehicles including trailers, excavators and bobcats.

Huge workload in progress.

GENERAL STORE

LICENSED RESTAURANT

WARRAGUL

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

NOW $180,000 + sav

$189,000 + sav

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

JOINERY

WARATAH NORTH KEYSBOROUGH HALLAM 10 acre property with group lodge, Import, sales, leasing, spare parts, &XVWRP MRLQHU\ UHQRYDWLRQV Ă&#x20AC;DW SDFN 3 fully equipped kitchens, 2 acres on-site and factory servicing and reNLWFKHQV VKRS ÂżW RXWV DOO &1& pairs. Viable business with untapped bushland, solar heated inground pool, PDFKLQHU\ ZRUN VWHDG\ LQĂ&#x20AC;X[ RI ZRUN communal laundry, play area. Close growth potential within Aust and LQFOXGHV DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6W .LOGD to Wilsons Prom, Waratah Bay & 1= 6ROH GLVWULEXWRU RI LQGXVWULDO work in progress approx. $1M. commercial vehicles for ParCar Corp. Sandy Point. Freehold asking price 6WDWH RI WKH DUW $1', &1& PDFKLQH $1.2 Million.

Freehold also available @ $240,000.

COBRAM A great opportunity to buy an original style newsagency, owned by the current family for 65 years.

Deliveries to Cobram and rural surrounds. GP 25%. Freehold also available if required.

FRANKSTON Well known icon, established over 40 years, prominent highway location.

Italian cuisine with online ordering system for deliveries from Carrum Downs to Mt Eliza. Commercial kitchen, seating for 180.

SORRENTO Sought after location on main street, all foods sought from local EXVLQHVVHV 1HZ 326 HTXLSPHQW total seating capacity 200,courtyard.

Vendor willing to manage if required.

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CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Specialising in design and manufacture of quality sheetmetal components and general sheetmetal ZRUN +XJH IDFWRU\ ZLWK ODUJH RIÂżFH space. Forward orders in place.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Manufacture, supply, installation.

Specialise in glass design applications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; splashbacks, pool fencing, splashbacks, shower screens etc also security doors. Large premises, TXDOLÂżHG VWDII 9HQGRU ZLOOLQJ WR VWD\ on for 3-5 years if required.

$395,000 + sav

$530,000 + sav

$650,000 + sav

$1 million + sav

$1.25 million + sav

$1.5 million

Tony Latessa CEA (REIV), AREI, ABB, MAICD Mobile: 0412 525 151 REIV BUSINESS AGENT VICTORIA Australian Institute of Business Brokers Committee Member.

33 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability

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ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905

UNDER OFFER

2/11-13 DIANE STREET, MORNINGTON

24 MILGATE DRIVE, MORNINGTON

2/3 THOMPSON TERRACE, DROMANA

Mornington Factory

Retail / Convenience Store

Executive Style Warehouse

• Size: 105m2 approx • In the heart of Mornington industrial estate • Suited to a number of uses • Priced to sell

• Now under construction - available early 2015 • Ground floor retail space of 134m2 • First floor office space of 152m2 • Expressions of interest invited on one or both spaces

• Nearing completion • Size 336m2 • High profile location • Suit owner-occupier or investor

For Sale $220,000 + GST (if applicable) Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale $550,000 For Lease $4,691pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Sale From $520,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

SOLD

DROMANA - BUSINESS FOR SALE

RYE - BUSINESS FOR SALE

MORNINGTON - BUSINESS FOR SALE

Zebart (Aust.) Pty Ltd

Wunderbar - Seaside Opportunity!

Lilly Belle Shoes & Accessories

• On the market for the first time in 25 years • Manufacturing, wholesaling & distribution of womens apparel • Easily re-locatable business to anywhere in Australia

• Well-located opposite the foreshore • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • Liquor licence • Rent includes 3BR apartment upstairs

• Very well presented space of approx 70m2

For Sale $395,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale $225,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

• Great lease conditions and low rent • Suits a variety of uses without the usual set up costs • Highly sought after Mornington location

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

PRICE REDUCED

1 & 2 / 104 WATT ROAD, MORNINGTON

SUITE 1/176 MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON

44 WATT ROAD, MORNINGTON

Secure Investment

Office/ Medical/ Beauty Rooms

Vacant Land

• Freehold only - Building area 352m2 approx.

• Dual street frontage • 2 + 2 + 2 year lease commenced December 2014 • Rent $32,400pa + GST + Ogs

• 61m2 approx.

• First floor retail space • Great character with upto 4 rooms available • Available 1st February

• Rare opportunity • Vacant land • 796m2 • DON’T MISS OUT - Land in Watt Road is a real find!

For Sale $680,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Page 10

For Sale $450,000 For Lease $2,000pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Sale $360,000 + GST Contact: David Toms 0418 995 366

Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 889981

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Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364

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ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905

Artists Impression 8/1 TYABB ROAD, MORNINGTON

209 TYABB ROAD, MORNINGTON

9/64 YUILLES ROAD, MORNINGTON

Tyabb Road Showroom

Retails Shop and Office Space

Mornington Investment

• 114m2 approx.

• Fabulous location opposite MacDonalds • Customer car parking • Available Now

• 4 Retail Shops ideal for retail food outlets • Sizes range from 62 to 72 m2 approx • Lower & upper level office space • 326m2 total of office space • Now under construction

• 198m2 approx • Situated in busy Yuilles Road • Popular complex • Would suit a variety of businesses

completion expected mid 2015

For Lease $2,278pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease Price On Application Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease $1,500 pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

136 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS

2-4 HENRY WILSON DRIVE, ROSEBUD

3/137 TYABB ROAD, MORNINGTON

High Exposure on High Street

Space, Yard and Security

Tyabb Road Showroom

• 880 m2 of clear showroom / warehouse space • Includes 120 m2 of mezzanine office space • Two road frontages with roller door entry on both • Fabulous customer parking at the front of the building

• High profile corner location • Building measures 2000m2 approx.

• Yard measures 4000m2 approx.

• Roller doors, reception area and double gates to secure yard

• 333m2 approx.

• Great main road exposure • Customer car parking • Available 1st February

For Lease $7,700pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease $13,167pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease $6,817.33pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

PRICE REDUCED

LEASED

2/8 CARBINE WAY, MORNINGTON

1703 POINT NEPEAN ROAD, ROSEBUD WEST

1/11 BENNETTS ROAD, MORNINGTON

Mornington Factory

Sensational Office Space

Multi Purpose Warehouse

• 271m2 approx.

• Modern fully-furnished office • 5 offices, boardroom and separate reception • Kitchen andbathroom facilities • Extensive car parking

•155 m2 approx incl Office PLUS mezzanine 70m2 approx • Street access with parking & roller door • Office space including kitchen toilets & shower • Clean & well presented

• Modern factory • Features office and disabled toilet • Located in Carbine Way

For Lease $1,850pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900

For Lease $1,750pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899

81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364

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>ŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ Ă ĐĂĨĠ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƉƉĞĂůƐ ƚŽ Ăůů ĂŐĞƐ͕ ƚĂƐƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ styles? Then stop here. This 3 year old modern café has a loyal following with a higher than normal turnover and very reasonable rental terms. The upstairs café and bar/ ĨƵŶĐƟŽŶ ƌŽŽŵ ŝƐ Ă ďŽŶƵƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ŝŶͲŚŽƵƐĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚĂŬĞͲĂǁĂLJ ĨŽŽĚƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ WƌŝĐĞĚ ĨŽƌ Ă ƋƵŝĐŬ ƐĂůĞ͘

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Sale Price: $57,000 + SAV ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ůĂŶ DĂŐƵŝƌĞ Ϭϰϭϴ ϯϳϳ Ϭϯϴ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů

ĂĨĞ &Žƌ ůů ^ĞĂƐŽŶƐ

>Žƚ ϮϬͲ ϯϭϰϬŵϮͲ ϯϭϰϬŵϮ ŽĨ ůĂŶĚ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ƵƐĞƐ ;^d Ϳ

Combine your passion for health with living the seaside ĚƌĞĂŵ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ZLJĞ ďĞĂĐŚĨƌŽŶƚ͘ ZĂǁ ŽŶ ZLJĞ dĞĂ ,ŽƵƐĞ ĐĂƚĞƌƐ ĨŽƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ Ă ĐŽƐLJ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ϯϬ͕ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚ ďLJ Ă ǁĞůůͲƐƚŽĐŬĞĚ ƐŚŽƉ ŽĨ ŐůƵƚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĂŝƌLJ free organic produce, fruit and vegetables and up to eight ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ƌŽŽŵƐ ĨŽƌ ŵĂƐƐĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƚŚĞƌĂƉŝĞƐ͘

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

Sale Price: $295,000 ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ůĂŶ DĂŐƵŝƌĞ Ϭϰϭϴ ϯϳϳ Ϭϯϴ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ OFFICES FOR LEASE ;DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĞĚͿ Ϯϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ^ŝŶŐůĞ KĸĐĞ ΨϮϱϬƉǁ н '^d н K' ϭϭ ZĂŝůǁĂLJ 'ǀĞ ʹ hƉ ƚŽ ϱϬƐƋŵ ΨϮϱϬƉƐƋŵн'^dнK' ϯϬ tĂƩ ZĚ ʹ ϲϬƐƋŵ ^ƵďͲ>ĞĂƐĞ ΨϰϬϰƉǁн'^dнK'

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ϯϮϲ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ ʹ ϭϵϭƐƋŵ ΨϭϬϳϲ Ɖǁн'^dнK'

ŽƵƟƋƵĞ ZĞƚĂŝů ^ƚŽƌĞ

DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ &ĂĐƚŽƌLJ

ŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƚ LJŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƵƉ ĂŵŽŶŐƐƚ ƐŽŵĞ ŽĨ ZĞĚ &ĂĐƚŽƌLJ ŵĞĂƐƵƌŝŶŐ ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϭϲϯ ƐƋŵ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ,ŝůůƐ ĮŶĞƐƚ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ŚŽŵĞ ǁĂƌĞƐ ƐƚŽƌĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĚĂLJ ƐƉĂƐ͘ ŝŶƚĞƌŝŽƌ ĨĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ Ă ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͘ ůƐŽ dŚŝƐ ϳϱƐƋŵ ƐŚŽƉ ŝƐ ƉƌŽŵŝŶĞŶƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĐĂƉƚƵƌĞ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ϯ ƉŚĂƐĞ ƉŽǁĞƌ͕ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƐŝƚĞ͘ eye of passing trade, with lots of natural light and large ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ͘ 'Ğƚ ŝŶ ŶŽǁ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƉŝƚĂůŝƐĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭ͕ϵϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭ͕ϯϬϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

FACTORIES FOR LEASE ;DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĞĚͿ Ϯͬϭϴϱ D͛ƚŽŶ dLJĂďď ZĚ ʹ ϱϬϬƐƋŵ ΨϭϮϱϬƉǁн'^dнK'

>ŽĐĂƟŽŶ͕ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

ϭͬϭϵϬϳ &͛ƐƚŽŶ &ůŝŶĚĞƌƐ ZĚ ,ĂƐƟŶŐƐ Ͳ ϰϯϱŵϮ ΨϵϬϬWtн'^dнK'

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ &ƌŽŵ Ψϰϵϱ͕ϬϬϬ >ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ &ƌŽŵ ΨϮ͕ϱϬϬƉĐŵ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ůĂŶ DĂŐƵŝƌĞ Ϭϰϭϴ ϯϳϳ Ϭϯϴ

ϵͬϳ dƌĞǁŝƩ ŽƵƌƚ͕ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ ʹ ϮϬϬƐƋŵ ΨϰϲϮƉǁн'^dнK'

>ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƵŶŶŝŶŐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŶŐ ůŝŐŚƚ industrial estate are these three stylish factory/ ǁĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞƐ Ͳ ƐŽŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŝnjĞƐ ƌĂŶŐŝŶŐ ϰͬϭϵϬϳ &͛ƐƚŽŶ &ůŝŶĚĞƌƐ ZĚ ,ĂƐƟŶŐƐ Ͳ ϰϲϬŵϮ ΨϳϬϬƉǁн'^dнK' ĨƌŽŵ ϯϮϬƐƋŵ ƚŽ ϰϴϬƐƋŵ͘ ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ Ψϭ͕ϮϴϳƉǁн'^dнK' ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͕ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ͕ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͕ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ŽĸĐĞ͘ ϭϮϵ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ dLJĂďď ZĚ Ͳ 564sqm

ϳͬϮϳ WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ʹ ϰϬƐƋŵ ΨϭϯϰƉǁн'^dнK'

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

ϯͬϮϱ WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ Ͳ ϮϱϬƐƋŵ LEASED SHOPS FOR LEASE ;DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĞĚͿ ϭϬϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ ʹ ϭϱϬƐƋŵ ΨϭϭϱϱƉǁн'^dнK' ϯ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ʹ ϭϱϬƐƋŵ LEASED Ϯͬϭϴϵϭ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZĚ dŽŽƚŐĂƌŽŽŬ ʹ ϭϮϬƐƋŵ ΨϲϱϴƉǁн'^dнK'

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ϭͬϭϱϵ ^ŚŽƌĞŚĂŵ ZĚ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů ʹ ϲϬƐƋŵ ΨϰϱϬн'^dнK'

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ϭϭͬϭϱϵ ^ŚŽƌĞŚĂŵ ZĚ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů ʹ ϲϬƐƋŵ ΨϰϮϳн'^dнK'

/Ĩ Ă ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŝƐ ǁŚĂƚ LJŽƵ͛ƌĞ ĂŌĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞŶ ůŽŽŬ ŶŽ further. This 150sqm factory has a built in 6 metre cool ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ĨƌĞĞnjĞƌ͕ ϲϬϬůƚƌ ŐƌĞĂƐĞ ƚƌĂƉ͕ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌ͕ ŽĸĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůĂƐƚ͘

Sale Price: $70,000 ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮ͕ϭϲϳƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

For Sale - Mornington

For Sale - Mornington

WƌŝŵĞ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ &ŝƚͲKƵƚ KŶůLJ

sŝĂ ŽīĞ

This long established Mornington café in prime Main ^ƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŚĂƐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐŝŶŐ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ďŝŐ ǁĞĞŬůLJ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͘ ǀĞƌLJ ƌĂƌĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ƚŚŝƐ ŝĐŽŶŝĐ café.

hŶĚŽƵďƚĞĚůLJ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŽŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͘ ŽĂƐƟŶŐ ĚŽƵďůĞ frontage and rear access through to Octavia St, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Many features include high ǀĂƵůƚĞĚ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐƐ͕ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ͕ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ƌŽŽŵƐ͕ ƌĂĐŬŝŶŐ͕ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ͕ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ƐƉůŝƚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƌĞŶƚ ƚĞƌŵƐ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϰϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϯϱ͕ϬϬϬ ;ĮƚͲŽƵƚͿ >ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϱ͕ϬϴϯƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

ZĞĚ ,ŝůů ZĞƚĂŝů

ŽƵƟƋƵĞ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƐŚŽƉ ŝŶ ZĞĚ ,ŝůů ŵĞĂƐƵƌŝŶŐ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϳϬƐƋŵ MEDICAL/CONSULTING ROOMS FOR LEASE ǁŝƚŚ ůĂƌŐĞ ǁŝŶĚŽǁ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ͕ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƌĞŶƚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ϵϱϲ EĞƉĞĂŶ ,ǁLJ Ͳ &ƌŽŵ ϭϮƐƋŵ &ƌŽŵ Ψϱϱϴ Ɖǁн'^dнK' ĂŶĚ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ĂŵŽŶŐƐƚ ŶĚŽƚĂ ƐƉĂ ĂŶĚ dŚĞ ƉŝĐƵƌĞĂŶ͘ KƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ŶŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘ ǀĂŝů DŝĚ ϮϬϭϱ ϭϯϭ dĂŶƟ ǀĞ ʹ ϮϬϬƐƋŵ ΨϵϲϮ Ɖǁн'^dнK'

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭ͕ϴϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

For Sale - Balnarring

For Sale - Mornington

'ƌĂŶĚ dŚĞŌ ƵƚŽ /Ŷ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

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tŚĂƚ Ă ƐƚĞĂů͊ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ dLJĂďď ZŽĂĚ ƚŚŝƐ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů ƌĞƉĂŝƌƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŶĞĂƚ ĂƐ Ă ƉŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ ǁĞůůͲŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ records and a loyal customer base. Premises features an ŽĸĐĞͬǁĂŝƟŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ͕ ƵƉƐƚĂŝƌƐ ƚĞĂ ƌŽŽŵ ƵƉƐƚĂŝƌƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƐƚŽĐŬ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͘ >Žǁ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ŶĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ t/tK ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ůĂŶ DĂŐƵŝƌĞ Ϭϰϭϴ ϯϳϳ Ϭϯϴ

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ƩĞŶƟŽŶ &ŽŽĚŝĞƐ ŶĚ ĂƚĞƌĞƌƐ

This well established business of 12 years specialises in cleaning, maintenance and handyman services and ǁŽƌŬƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞǀĞƌĂů ůŽĐĂů ƌĞĂů ĞƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐƵď ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ƐŽŵĞ ŽĨ ŝƚƐ ůĂƌŐĞƌ ũŽďƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĂŬĞƐ Ă ŵĂƌŐŝŶ͖ ideally suited to tradesman or handyman..

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ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Θ DĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

ϭϭϴ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ ʹ ϯϱϬƐƋŵ WƌŝĐĞ ŽŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ

ŶŝŵĂů ƩƌĂĐƟŽŶ

Trading for 15 years, this thriving feed business caters ĨŽƌ Ăůů ĂŶŝŵĂů ŶĞĞĚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ĨƌĞƐŚ ŚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ŽĂƚĞŶ ĐŚĂī ƚŽ dog foods, treats, collars, leads & veterinary products.

WƌŽŵŝŶĞŶƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŽŶ &͛ƐƚŽŶͲ&ůŝŶĚĞƌƐ ZĚ ƚŚĞ ŇŽŽƌ space measures 450sqm with ample room for all other ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ĨĂƌŵ Θ ĚŽŵĞƐƟĐ ĂŶŝŵĂů ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ͘

Sale Price: $750,000 + SAV ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ůĂŶ DĂŐƵŝƌĞ Ϭϰϭϴ ϯϳϳ Ϭϯϴ

WŚ͗ ϱϵϳϳ ϮϮϱϱ a

1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, Victoria 3915

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> SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS realestate 3 February 2015

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Donations required for boy’s home Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE friends of Mr G. Griffith, of Somerville, will be pleased to learn that he is so far recovered from a severe attack of bronchitis that he is able to return home, after being in a hospital in Melbourne for a fortnight. *** A VERY enjoyable evening was arranged by two very young ladies, Miss Doreen Dove, and Miss Sydney Levine, at Frankston House, on Wednesday evening, January 27th, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. This example could be followed by others. A splendid programme was given, including songs, party songs, recitations and dances.

These young ladies are to be congratulated on the success of their evening, and the total amount received, 5s 3d, was handed over to the secretary of the Frankston Patriotic Fund. *** WE are pleased to see that Mr C. McKenzie was successful in winning the 4½ furlong Novelty Pony race with his new purchase, Myradale at the last Nyora Race Meeting.

Mr McKenzie complains of the treatment he received from the railway Department on the occasion of taking his horses to those races. He booked and paid for the conveyance of two horses from Cranbourne to Nyora, and when he arrived there with the horses he was told there was only room for one.

Besides the inconvenience and expense incurred by Mr McKenzie, he was told when he asked for a refund of the money for the box he had paid for but did not get, that he would have to make application at the head office for

a refund, thus entailing further loss of time and expense. *** PASSENGERS by the evening train from Stony Point to Melbourne, on Monday, had a very unpleasant and tiresome experience on that part of the journey between Stony Point and Frankston.

Shortly after leaving Stony Point it was found that the water in the boiler of the engine had given out, and it was only at a very slow rate of progress that the train made its weary way as far as Tyabb, where the already full load of passengers was further augmented by those who had journeyed to the Tyabb sports and were returning.

A start was made from that station nearly an hour behind time and the engine made violent exertions to get to the next station (Somerville) but after several stoppages and starts again it finally stopped about half a mile from the township and all the efforts of the engine driver to get further along were unavailing, so he drew the fire and the passengers had patiently to wait by the wayside till a fresh engine was procured.

After waiting for about an hour, they were gladdened by the sound of an approaching engine and the cry ‘all aboard’ was given, and a fresh start was made.

All trouble was not over yet, for on arrival at the Junction, it was found that the engine that had brought them this far had to proceed with a train to Mornington, and another long wait was perforce made at that place, till another engine was procured from somewhere, and a start was again

made for Frankston, which place was reached without further mishap at ten minutes after 8 o’clock, or nearly three hours after time. *** BOY’S HOME, FRANKSTON. The Matron of the Boy’s Home would be thankful for any new or left-off clothing for the boys, as they are very much in need of school clothes. Mrs Dean has kindly consented to receive any parcels. Trusting to meet with favorable results. Yours etc. THE MATRON. *** WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Somerville, between Mr George Richardson, of Melbourne, and Miss Alison Thornell, daughter of Mrs E. Thornell and the late Thomas Thornell of the Federal Nurseries.

The Rev. Jackson, assisted by Rev. H. Wallace, affirmed the ceremony.

The church had been beautifully decorated by Mrs A. Thornell for the occasion. The bride’s dress was of white crepe de chene, corsage of shadow lace, court train, falling from the shoulders, lined with shell pink, and finished with true lover’s knot of white satin ribbon, usual bridal veil of net and point lace, worked by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Westaway, of Bendigo, shower bouquet, with streamers of white satin ribbon.

The train bearers, a niece and nephew of the bride, Stella Thornell and Thomas Ryan, Stella, in a white hand embroidered silk frock, and carrying a pale pink crepe de chene muff, while the nephew was in a white satin suit, hat to match.

The bridesmaids were Miss L. Thornell (sister of bride), who wore a shell pink crepe de chene costume, relieved with white shadow lace, over net, shower bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations, with pale pink satin streamers, and Miss Francis Petrie, who was gowned in shell pink crepe de chene, bodice of shadow lace.

Mrs Thornell, the bride’s mother, wore black crepe de chene and shadow lace, hat of black silk straw, lace feather and posies.

The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue silk tailor made costume, oriental trimmings, black silk hat with white feathered wreath. A large number of presents were made, including cheques to a very substantial amount. *** ECHOES From Egypt. Head Quarters, 2nd Infantry Brigade Mena Camp, Cairo Egypt, 2nd January, 1915.

To the Frankston Billiard Club Boys. Just a few lines to let you know what things are like in Egypt. We have a splendid camp here about ten miles out of Cairo. Electric trams run out from the city which takes an hour at a cost of 2 piastres (5d) first class and 1 piastre (2½) second class.

The famous pyramids and sphinx are about five minutes walk from where we are camped. These were supposed to have been built about 2000 years ago, the time when Pharaoh was King.

It is said that he was buried in one of the many tombs inside the Pyramids.

Nearly all work here is done with camels, mules, and donkeys. They are as common here as horses are in Australia.

We are allowed leave to go to Cairo every 5 days from 3pm to 11pm which we take advantage of.

The city is much larger than Melbourne and is also very quaint.

Nearly all the males wear skirts or gowns the same as the females, and the married women wear a peculiar affair on their nose, and also have a veil over their faces so that only their eyes can been seen.

There are not many English people here – mostly Egyptians, French, and Greek.

I was in town last night and had a game of billiards at Shephard’s Hotel, the first game since leaving the Club.

Well boys taking things, on the whole I am well satisfied with my new trade. We were told that we will be marching off to France and Germany about the end of February. The boys all wish to be remembered to you and although late, wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Sir George Reid was out here the other day watching the troops march past. My word it was a splendid sight.

Well I think this is about all I can say this time except that we all hope to be back again about next Xmas, so will close now hoping it finds you all quite well as it leaves us here at present, from your old pals, per HARRY COVINGTON. P.S.– Wally Fisher wishes to be remembered to his Frankston friends.

Private Harry Covington and Bert Robert write to say they would like to receive letters from their friends in Frankston.

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Notes from the age of unreason

By Stuart McCullough ONCE upon a time, there was a thing called ‘reasonable’. It occupied the large, gaping space between two diametrically opposed extremes. Reasonable was fair, it was balanced and it was loved, if not by all, then by a health majority. We used to like reasonable. In fact, we came to depend on it. But then, like a pair of flared trousers, it suddenly went out of fashion. It is no longer possible to appeal to reason. Each of us is an island, our opinions are sacrosanct and we are not for moving. Our intellectual dominion will not be assailed by inconveniences such as facts, figures or the laws of physics. I am right despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Things have gone too far. I realise it’s not possible to unscramble a genie back into a bottle but we owe it to each other to try. The first step to being reasonable is to try and keep things in perspective. And with that and my tongue both firmly in mind as well as my cheek, I have a few things to say.

Advice that, I feel, will help you avoid letting the age of unreason drive your crazy. To live a better life; one full of evidence and reason and goodwill to others, I strongly recommend that you avoid the following: Listening to Talkback radio. If it is taken at all, it should not be taken seriously. That’s because taking talkback radio seriously is something best left to professionals, such as talkback radio hosts. The rest of us should consider it a work of parody. Talkback radio is a fact-free universe generally occu-

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pied by people who failed at their chosen profession and through the process of elimination have ended up hosting talkback. No one wants to be a shock jock when they grow up. No one. It’s better than allowing them to roam the streets, I suppose, but only barely.

Calling Talkback Radio. John Lydon once claimed that ‘anger is an energy’. It’s also a way to fill otherwise dead air for three hours on a Thursday morning. Those who ring up or text a radio station for any reason other than to request they give the new single by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard a spin are rarely happy and are bursting to tell the world how unhappy they are. The trouble is, you’ve got to be

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outraged enough to want to pick up the phone.

This week, I accidentally came across talkback radio and, frankly, I am yet to recover. The presenter – of no fixed qualification – was unimpeachably certain. The callers too were full of conviction, or at least they were until the moment the presenter disagreed with them and they backed down with a speed that can only be described as ‘breathtaking’. I had no idea such people even existed.

Lobby groups – of any variety.

Everyone’s entitled to their point of view. But here’s a suggestion: when someone announces an enquiry or investigation, why not wait until it’s

completed before you denounce it.

Granted, rejecting the outcomes of an enquiry that hasn’t yet started is efficient, but it’s putting the cart before the Pandora’s worm.

Lobby groups deserve a special mention here. Whether they represent business or unions, industry or the environment; these are organisations whose job it is to be blinkered.

At the merest whiff of something that might not be wholly in their interests, their job is to make it sound as if the apocalypse is coming. Their unique gift for making everything sound catastrophically berserk is one of the key disincentives to anyone trying to be reasonable.

Press conferences. Not everything requires you to flick the idiot switch.

Ideally, there’s still a place for being calm and measured. However, being calm and measured doesn’t make for much of a sound bite.

As a result, public figures are engaged in a bizarre arms race in which they deploy unhinged hyperbole in a bid to attract attention. Ironically, this is all meant to help them ‘cut through’ with a message which then drowns in a sea of mixed metaphors and general silliness.

The Internet. On the one hand, the Internet is inherently democratic and is a symbol of freedom and integrity.

But more than just an information superhighway it’s also something of a wonderland for nitwits.

Ever read on-line comments? They are a haven for the perpetually disgruntled. These poor souls live their

lives never knowing the pleasure that comes from being happy or satisfied.

They are never gruntled. Always disgruntled.

Opinion. The Internet is where the virtual lynch mobs of the 21st Century reside.

Whereas once crackpots would stand on upturned milk crates in a discrete corner of your local park and spout their poisonous drivel, these people now all have jobs as media commentators and their own websites.

The demand for talking heads – folks who can talk without pausing for breath while spewing out any old garbage – has never been greater.

Perhaps, for a time, it’s worth putting stock in no one’s opinion but your own.

This article is, of course, just a matter of opinion. It contains nothing in the way of facts and is riddled with broad assertions that are beyond proof.

It’s more of a lament.

Perhaps these things go in waves.

Maybe some day in the not too distant future, things will circle back and people will respect a more measured and reasoned approach to public debate.

Where it won’t be a competition to be even more obnoxious than the person you just interrupted.

As for me, I plan to avoid talkback radio, lobby groups, the Internet and opinion pieces for the foreseeable future because I’m sure that if I do I’ll feel better about myself and the world at large. And that is as good a reason as any. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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James continues his reign at Between the bays Returning to Between the Bays for the fifth time, old favorite James Reyne will grace audiences with his presence again with a repertoire from his 30 year career.

“We will be playing a good cross section of music from my Australian Crawl stuff to solo songs, right across the whole spectrum,” says James, who has been involved with the festival since its inception 10 years ago.

“I first became involved as my daughter was going to the school.

When Paul and Vivienne came up with the idea for Between the Bays to raise money, they asked me to perform. I was just like any one of the parents there,” he says. “The people who run it are lovely and they run it very well. It’s a great day out for the family, with lots of stuff for the kids to do, great food and wine as well.”

With James’ notoriety for all

things charitable, and having just received an OAM for his charity work, there is a synchronicity to the performer’s involvement, with the money raised going to the Wugulaar School in Katherine.

“I don’t really have a lot to do with the cause but I know it is a terrific one and Penbank school do a great job with the music festival,” says James.

With a career spanning three decades, first with Australian Crawl and then his solo career, James still has no idea where he gets his inspiration from.

“I really don’t know. I just write the songs and get inspiration from where I always have,” he says.

For James, 2015 looks promising with a new band and new album

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The band features James on lead vocals, Phil Cebrano and Brett

Kingman on guitar, Andy McIvor on bass, and John Watson on drums.

Now in its 10th year, Between the Bays is firmly established as Mornington Peninsula’s best, annual music festival on the summer calendar - a day not to be missed. Over the last decade, Between the Bays has offered music lovers a festival option that is safe and entertaining for everyone, is inexpensive and has an all-inclusive community feel.

This year, along with James Reyne, artists will include Mark Seymour, Custard, Wagons, Sweet Jean, Combo La Revelcion, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects and The Billabong Boys.

Between the Bays is on Saturday February 28, 2015 at Penbank School, Rickards Road, Moorooduc. Tickets are on sale now via www.betweenthebays.com

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ROLLING Stones tribute band, Jaggers Banquet, played to their biggest crowd to date at last month’s Waterfront Festival, when they performed to 2500 people.

The band, which started in 2005, saw a niche in the marketplace with no other Rolling Stones tributes acts in Melbourne, and it has already been quite a ride.

Lead singer, Brad Coppens, says the show originally started as a non-look-alike concept based around the music but has developed into a more colourful performance.

“It is now a high energy Mick Jagger 70’s style show, and we play off the record or

recorded live version, doing sets in character,” says Brad. “We don’t go for a full look alike but a definite feel with the same dance moves and mannerisms as the Rolling Stones front man.”

“We were the headline act at the Waterfront Festival and played from 8pm till 9.45pm. The crowd response was amazing.

It’s the biggest crowd we’ve played to and yes I was a bit nervous as the time came to go on stage, but the adrenalin kicked in and we cranked out Jumping Jack Flash as our first song,” he says.

Jaggers Banquet band members include

lead guitarist, Adrian Chynoweth of ex Nick Barker and the Reptiles fame, who reformed in 2012 for a series of gigs, and has been in the band since day one.

Drummer Darren McCarthy joined early days and now manages the band.

“Dave Miles is our regular rhythm guitarist and vocalist, however Jeff Weiner played the Frankston gig and has filled in many times for us and adds a distinctive Mick Taylor sound to the performance with his skill and Gibson SG guitar,” says Brad. “Ian Smith plays bass, and we had Tony Bonnici play acoustic guitar and backup vocals to make sure we had a

full sound for the huge crowd.”

For Jaggers Banquet, it was the longest set they’ve played in Frankston, and one the guys all agree will be memorable.

“The festival was basically 100 minutes of hit songs which kept the crowd dancing right up to the fireworks at 9.45pm. We hope to be invited to play next year as it was a lot of fun,” says Brad.

For information on booking Jaggers Banquet- Australia’s Rolling Stones Experience, phone Nick Karr from Bands Plus on 0403 539 946.

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THE WAIFS HEADLINE the inaugural PENINSULA PICNIC TICKETS are now on sale for The Peninsula Picnic on March 29, the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula, showcasing the very best local chefs, resident restaurants, expert vignerons and vineyards. Picnickers will discover the hidden gems from the region’s leading producers, growers, orchardists and gourmet storeowners set to the serene soundtrack of some of Australia’s finest live music acts.

The Mornington Peninsula has recently been named in National Geographic’s annual Best Trips of the World 2015 List and The Peninsula Picnic offers a perfect opportunity to visit for one unique day in the leafy and sea-salted surrounds of Mornington Racecourse. Australia’s top chefs will provide picnickers with tastes from sunset-mellowed wineries and foraging expeditions, curating a feast of locally sourced produce and decadent wines to be enjoyed whilst lounging on picnic rugs with family and friends.

Leading the culinary line up is Melbourne Racing Club’s consultant chef, Ian Curley, also the owner of Kirk’s Wine bar and executive chef at the European. Ian will feature alongside his good friend Craig Gorton, head chef at the National Golf Course on The Peninsula. The world-renowned

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delights of Terre will be exhibiting their unusual and eclectic recipes that include indigenous wild produce and seasonal ingredients. Montalto will offer a unique taste of two coasts, inspired by regional France, but anchored in the fresh harvests of South Victoria’s vineyards and olive groves.

Picnickers can continue to indulge their culinary senses throughout the day with a memorable experience created by the executive chef from the Terminus at Flinders Hotel, Pierre Khodja. Pope Joan’s chef, Matt Wilkinson, will be cooking with the best seasonal and local produce hand selected for the Picnic. Andrew and Samantha, founders of The Long Table Restaurant will work with head chef, Daniel Whelan, to create passionately produced food that reflects their love of wine, food and art.

Dee’s Kitchen’s will bring a multicultural menu, a hearty celebration of food, heritage and culture. The iconic first winery restaurant on the Peninsula, Max’s, will showcase mussels from Flinders, cheese from Red Hill and honey from Moorooduc for their homely fresh menu. DOC Mornington brings oldworld Italian hospitality while remaining thoroughly modern with their authentic taste of Italy.

Catering for a cultured musical palate The Peninsula Picnic will showcase

some of Australia’s best live acts and up-and- coming artists. The Waifs will bring their beloved mix of folk, blues and rock sounds, playing their classic tracks with trademark storytelling skill. Something for Kate’s Paul Dempsey will be performing his new solo material for a unique must- see treat. The Pierce Brothers will showcase their energetic and exceptional stage presence that has seen them grow from street buskers to one of the country’s most recognised,

exciting young acts. The intoxicatingly romantic folk of Tinpan Orange and the lush sounds of electronic-folk musician Hayden Calnin complete the soundtrack to this event.

The Peninsula Picnic will be held at Mornington Racecourse on March 29 and tickets are on sale now from premier.ticketek.com.au. Visit peninsulapicnic.com.au for further details or like us on Facebook at PeninsulaPicnic.

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By IT Gully MORNINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S quest to push into the MPCA Provincial cricket top four was dealt a boost on Saturday when it left the field after the first day with the upper hand against Baxter.

In a must win game for the Dogs, they lost the toss and bowled first against the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ladder leader and sent them packing after 67 overs.

Luke Popov was at his vintage best for the visitors, bowling 18 overs and finishing with eight maidens and a super performance of 5/26.

Sam Buchanan was brought into the attack late in the day and did the job for his skipper Matt Foon, snaring 3/27 from eight overs.

James Eadie, who has spent most of the season in the seconds, was a saviour for Baxter, top scoring with 42 batting at seven.

Skipper Daniel Warwick made 19 and Chamika Sattambi made a welcome 20 as the last man in. There werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of batting performances outside of those to crow about.

Baxter was eventually dismissed for 151, which is a defendable total at Baxter Park.

Mornington was very cautious in the final 13 overs of the day, going at just over one an over and finishing the day on 0/14.

Whilst Mornington is lurking, fourth-placed Long Island is in a strong position against second-placed Sorrento.

The Islanders would be well aware that the Doggies are breathing down their neck, however, they continue to hold them at bay.

On Saturday, Long Island batted first at home in Peter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Conellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400th game.

Whilst â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opened with 39, the little master Scott Phillips was at it again, top scoring with an unbeaten 73 while Andrew Tweddle was still out there with him at the end with an unbeaten 33.

Long Island gave themselves every opportunity to keep their winning streak, making 7/271.

AJ King was the pick of the Sorrasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 3/66 while Chris King claimed 2/65.

Langwarrin refuses to go away, making 7/274 against Moorooduc.

Matt Prosser batted at three and top scored with 66, while Andy Johnson made a dominant 51 before being run out. Skipper Mark Cooper opened with 48.

Ross Cordeaux was the best of the Ducsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 3/90.

Peninsula Old Boys are in some early trouble against Rye, however, are only chasing down 140 for victory.

The Old Boys bowled first on their

home deck and rolled the Demons for 139. Beau Suffern top scored for Rye with 42.

Leigh Lambert then got his side away to a solid start with the ball, picking up two wickets to have the Old Boys 2/34 at stumps.

Crib Point will be looking for an outright against Heatherhill.

Mathematically still a chance to play finals, the Magpies batted first and declared their innings at 7/202. Luke Herrington top scored with 71, Chris Richmond made 49 and Ricky Thompson 29.

At stumps, the Hills were 4/98 with Herrington and Glenn Barclay both taking two wickets.

Mt Eliza is in the box seat against Pines.

The Mounties batted first at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday, however, were bowled out in the 79th over for 186.

Jason Mathers top scored with an unbeaten 59, while Jake Prosser was the best performed bowler for the Piners with 5/28. Brett Remy claimed 3/18.

Pines was forced to face the last over of the day and lost opener Jeremy Weare for a blob. Pines will resume this week at 1/0.

Facing the bowler: Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a 228 target for victory in their District match.

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Tight at the top with six in the finals mix DISTRICT

By IT Gully GOING into the third last round of MPCA District cricket, there are six teams all vying for a place in the finals.

Top of the table Red Hill is assured its place, however, the race is well and truly on for the teams looking to occupy the final three placings.

Whilst Somerville, Carrum and Mt Martha hold spots in the top bracket, Seaford and Main Ridge are waiting for any wrong move so they can swoop.

And going on the results of the first dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play of Round Nine, there is plenty of opportunities opening up.

Red Hill hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a foot wrong

this season, currently undefeated.

This reign appears to be coming to a close though in this match.

On Saturday against Main Ridge, the home side was bowled out for just 122.

At one stage they were 8/87.

Riley Shaw opened with 32 and was the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top scorer whilst Nick Esipoff contributed 30 batting at 10.

James Abbott was superb for Main Ridge with 5/25 from 12.3 overs.

Scott Millar also had the radar going with 4/64 from 25 overs.

In reply, Main Ridge faced the last 22 overs of the day and finished at 2/76.

Brad Rossborough is not out on 32.

Second and third placed Somerville and Carrum are going toe to

toe and it was a disastrous day one for the batsmen.

There were 13 wickets to fall on the opening day, Carrum losing all of theirs for just 121, while Somerville was 3/17 at stumps.

Liam Dobson top scored with 27 for the Lions, while Jackson Fry did the damage with the ball with 2/8.

Fourth-placed Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a task to reach 228 for victory.

The Reds batted first on Saturday at Belvedere Park and made 6/227.

Aidan Pateman top scored for the Reds with 60, opening the batting, giving him 312 runs for the season.

Matthew Pollock was also solid with the bat for Mt Martha with 47.

Tom Burgdorf was the pick of the

Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 3/56 from 26 overs.

Ryan McQueen hit a season-high 120 for Seaford in its match against Delacombe Park.

Nick Simpendorfer was also amongst the runs with 48, helping the visitors to 9/274.

Ben Brittain, Evan Campbell and Nick Christides all snared two wickets.

The Parkers will need to perform at their best with the bat to get out of this one.

The fifth-placed Seaford must win to keep their finals hopes alive.

Carey Sawosz was at his brilliant best again on Saturday for Hastings, picking up 5/42 against Flinders.

Luke Hewitt also bowled well, tak-

ing 3/57, however, despite their efforts with the ball, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prevent Flinders getting to 193.

Andrew Power top scored for the Sharks with 48, Shane Beggs scored 35 and Tim Clarke 30.

Boneo and Baden Powell are also locked in a bottom of the ladder tussle.

Boneo batted first on Saturday and made 155, Ryan Jellie top scoring with 46.

The Bravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers were good, Brendan Jovic bowling 21 overs and claiming 4/54.

Sean Wilson was sensational, bowling eight maidens in his 17.1 overs and finished with the impressive figures of 4/18.

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Saints can’t handle the heat in top four push SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully BALNARRING went from chocolates to boiled lollies in MPCA Sub District cricket on Saturday.

After recording an outright victory in their last match and again putting themselves into finals contention, they failed with the bat on Saturday when placed under some real fire.

Rosebud is looking to cement its place in the top four and even push for a place in the top two, a position it has held for the most of the season.

The Buds hosted the Saints on Saturday, turned up the heat on the visitors and they wilted under the pressure.

It’s one thing to bully a lower side and get an outright, however, you have to be able to step up to the plate when the pressure is on.

Other than old stager Pete Mereszko with 26, no other Balnarring batsman gave the scorers any trouble.

Billy Quigley was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/37, helping his side roll the Saints for 116.

In reply, the Buds are 1/16.

Frankston YCW only made 123 against Ballam Park on Saturday, however, it find itelf in an outright position.

Currently 12 points outside of the four in sixth place, the Stonecats could leap frog Balnarring is they can pull off an outright in this match.

The Knights batted first on Saturday and were bowled out for just 58.

Andrew Kitson took 6/21 and Paul Bradley 3/21.

Frankston YCW was then bowled out for 123, still a lead of 65. Ryan O’Connor snared 6/29 for the Knights.

In their second innings, the Knights slumped to 4/34, still 31 behind with six wickets in hand. Kitson has nine wickets for the match after picking up 3/18 in the second dig.

Third placed Carrum Downs is in some strife against top of the ladder Pearcedale.

The Cougars batted first on Saturday and were rolled for 105. Shayne Gillings was at his best for the Panthers with 6/40.

In reply, Pearcedale is 1/40.

Tootgarook is in a commanding position against Dromana.

Batting first at Pier St Reserve, the Frogs smacked 9/315. Openers Rob French (94) and Luke Thompson (66) recorded an opening stand of 173 for the visitors.

Skipper Gerard Clarke then contributed 43 to help the Frogs past 300.

Zac Klan was the pick of the Hoppers’ bowlers with 4/125 from 29 overs.

Tyabb was on fire with the bat again on Saturday, hitting 8/299 against Skye.

The Yabbies were in some strife at 2/24, however Brodie Bennett and Jarrod White got things back on track.

Bennett smashed 123 and White played the supporting role, although he still did manage an unbeaten 105.

Paul Fillipone and Rohan Simpson each claimed two wickets for Skye.

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Top performer: Aidan Pateman top scored for Mt Martha with 60 against Seaford Tigers in Saturday’s District match.

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