Dandenong Star Journal - 06th November 2017

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By Casey Neill Dandenong Show ticket prices have been halved this year, but the entertainment bill is as full as ever.

The Greaves Reserve gates will open at 9am on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November.

The Outback Stockman’s Show will be on all weekend, and is included in the admission price.

The show has a comedy spin and features horsemanship, crowd participation and various animals including an oversized bullock named Jigsaw.

Show times are 3.30pm, 5pm and 6.15pm Saturday and noon, 2pm and 3pm on Sunday.

Also on both days will be roving balloon twisting, pooches testing their agility and retrieval skills in the dog flyball, Wacca the gum tree drummer and Doug, a Bunnings kids’ workshop, and an animal nursery with petting area.

Community and art and craft displays will be up all weekend, from vintage machinery to painting, calligraphy, beading, finger puppets and cupcakes.

On Saturday there’ll be a GT Falcons display and in the main arena from 4pm will be gum boot throws, a great grocery giveaway and a tractor pull.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Victoria Police officer had become a “broken” man as he struggled to contain his violent, drug-addled son, a court has heard.

The 18-year-old son allegedly threatened to “kick the f*** out” of a police member as well as kicked doors and windows and threw wet toilet paper at a CCTV camera while held in Dandenong Police Station’s cells.

His parents, siblings and grandmother lived with him in “fear of harm” due to his unpredictable behaviour, police prosecutor Sergeant Lisa Aulich told a bail hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 30 October.

His family had done everything they could to help him, including putting a $15,000 deposit on a 28-day stay at an eco-rehab in Thailand’s mountains, the court heard.

His plane was booked to depart on Monday 6 November.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen questioned if the man had the will to rehabilitate.

“If he behaves badly at customs, they won’t let him on the plane.”

The man’s police officer father, who was to escort the man to Thailand, was “broken” by the experience.

Had he sought to keep the man at home, police would have intervened for the sake of his family’s safety, Sgt Aulich said.

But the father worried that if the man was bailed, he would be homeless until the flight to Thailand.

In arguing for bail, the lawyer said support services had offered the man a two-night stay at Prince Mark Motel, Doveton, in the interim.

“At the moment he can’t go home,” the lawyer said.

Police had been recently called to the home and arrested the man several times. He was twice taken to hospital.

At home, he had allegedly thrown a chair, smashed a glass and stabbed and punched holes in the wall.

His father allegedly removed the man from a park after the man expressed an urge to hit other park users.

On 28 October, the man grabbed a carving knife when his father refused to give him more than his prescribed Valium dose, Sgt Aulich said.

He allegedly threatened to stab any police that were called to the home. Then he allegedly threw down the knife, climbed on the roof and later kicked the back door off its hinges.

He was arrested and taken to Mornington Police Station where he kicked a door and threatened a bail justice, police said.

His lawyer told the court there had been “no intention” behind the man’s threats.

“He doesn’t know why he says what he says.”

His issues stemmed from serious abuse of ecstasy pills, Xanax and Valium - and more recently from withdrawing “cold turkey”, the lawyer said.

The man was appealing an assault case from a children’s court, but had no prior convictions, the court heard.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said he needed to know more about the man’s mental health and drug issues.

Youth Justice, Headspace and YSAS officers were also required to give the man intensive support, including accommodation.

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The toddler and the Cup This young child pictured with 1973 Melbourne Cup winner Gala Supreme is now a well known local businessman based in the Greater Dandenong region. As the photo suggests, he grew up around racehorses and his family has an indelible link with one of the most memorable moments in the history of Australia's most famous horse race.

Turn to page 5 to find out his identity.

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Maree Davenport with Liberal leader Matthew Guy and Kez's Kitchen managing director Michael Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Carp. 174273 “In 1997 I became the first sitting member to have a baby while serving.”

Ms Davenport was not re-elected in 2002.

She established a consultancy for not-for-profits and industry peak bodies, took up lobbying

and took places on boards and committees.

“I am proud to be a part of the rich fabric of the seat of Mulgrave,” she said.

“I saved to buy my first home in Dandenong North at 22 and have lived locally since.”

Dandenong mourns pillar of the church

By Casey Neill Dandenong priest Father Anthony Guelen has died.

He served at St Mary’s Dandenong from 1986 until his retirement as Pastor Emeritus in 2010.

The Foster Street church hosted Fr Guelen’s funeral on Wednesday 1 November. He died the previous Wednesday at age 89 at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

Fr Guelen arrived from Holland in 1955 and was ordained a Catholic priest at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, in July 1958.

He served as assistant priest in the Dandenong, Carlton and St Albans parishes and in 1972 was appointed Parish Priest of Holy Eucharist, St Albans South until moving to St Mary’s.

Fr Guelen was in the 59th year of his priesthood when he died.

In 2009, celebrating 50 years of service to

the Catholic Church, Fr Guelen said he had witnessed Dandenong change from a country town to a sprawling city.

Former Greater Dandenong Councillor John Kelly was an altar boy for Fr Guelen and said the priest was “just a good bloke”.

“He was my friend but I know he had many other friends,” he said. “There was an age difference but we got on extremely well.

“He was a big supporter of young people being involved in club sports and at the same time was very engaged with the senior citizens of the parish, making sure the church supplied accommodation for some of those who were in need of support.”

Mr Kelly said close to 50 priests attended the funeral and the church was “chock a block full of people he’d come across”.

“Obviously he’d left his mark,” he said.

He said Fr Guelen was buried in Dandenong Cemetery.

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A sexual predator who preyed on 11 boys at football clubs and a church in the South-East has been jailed for a minimum of seven years.

Darran Scott, 53, groomed boys as young as 11 while he was a junior football coach and Mormon church member, Judge John Smallwood said during sentencing at Latrobe Valley County Court on 27 October.

“I can only describe you ... as a sexual predator who, basically, got away with it for 25 years.”

Scott - also known as Darran Page - pleaded guilty to 15 sexual offences as well as perverting the course of justice and four firearms offences but showed little remorse, the judge said.

The indecent acts happened during camping and surfing trips as well as during visits and overnight stays at Scott’s home over a period of nearly 25 years since 1990, the court heard.

He plied his victims with alcohol, marijuana, sleeping pills and pornography.

“Don’t tell anyone. It’ll ruin me,” Scott allegedly told one of the victims.

It “put the lie” to Scott’s claims that he did not know he was doing anything wrong, the judge said.

Scott denied some of the allegations when he was interviewed by police in 2005, the judge noted.

The accused didn’t seek treatment at that stage but later sexually abused five further victims.

Scott’s letter written to one of his victims shortly before sentencing was “self-pitying”, Judge Smallwood said.

“You’ve ruined lives,” the judge said.

“The circumstances of all this offending over such a long period of time and the damage you did to so many lives can only be viewed as disgusting, in my view.”

Victims typically lost their childhood and their confidence. They felt anger, shame, became anti-social, their education disrupted and they found intimate relationships difficult, the court heard.

“They wondered why you did it to them and questioned their own sexuality,” Judge Smallwood said.

“They form a fear that others will disbelieve them and the feeling that it’s their fault.”

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Dandenong-born Maree Davenport will try to oust Premier Daniel Andrews from his seat at next year’s State Election, the Liberal Party has revealed.

The 49-year-old former MP formally announced her candidacy with a trip to Noble Park manufacturer Kez’s Kitchen, the elevated rail site and Noble Park RSL on Tuesday 24 October.

“I’m stepping back in to the fray because I am really concerned about the decline in our community fabric, its infrastructure and prospects in the future,” she said.

The mother of three pointed to the recent CFA reforms, health figures, crime, cost of living pressures including gas and electricity, and traffic congestion as key concerns.

She said Mr Andrews held Mulgrave by 4.48 per cent.

“To regain government, we need to win seven seats,” she said.

“I am determined to make Mulgrave one of them, despatching Daniel Andrews for good.”

Ms Davenport was born at Dandenong Hospital, attended St Joseph’s Primary and Killester Catholic Girls School in Springvale, and worked at a local bakery, jeans store and Myer Dandenong during her school years.

Ms Davenport joined the Liberal Party in her late teens.

She worked as a real estate agent across Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong.

In 1992, at age 24, she ran in what was then the seat of Dandenong North and lost by 36 votes despite achieving an 8.1 per cent swing.

She was elected to the Legislative Council, the state upper house, for Waverley Province in 1996.

“I’m proud of the fact that aged 28, I was the youngest woman ever elected,” she said.

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Paedophilia was once one of society’s greatest taboos.

Dark things grew in dark corners, and it took society decades to drag this disgusting behaviour into the daylight, and expose it for what it was.

So it seems incredible that, in 2017, there still walk among us men - and it is almost invariably men - who commit these atrocities, often for decades.

To read the story of one such creature in this week’s paper is to be overwhelmed by a sense of sorrow and revulsion.

We have to fight them, and we have to win. And because our enemy is so despicable, and so endlessly cunning, we have to be ready for their every move.

So parents, watch anyone in a position of trust like a hawk. We’ve largely cleansed the ranks of the education system, and now we need to do the same to our churches and our sporting clubs.

Be endlessly alert to the profound danger of these wretches who look and sound like men, but in reality are something completely different.

School your children such that if they ever feel they’ve been touched inappropriately or have that instinctive, uncomfortable feeling, then things aren’t right - and they need to tell you straight away.

And if they bring these claims to you, make absolutely sure you do not rest until the authorities take action.

We once used to say that the price of peace was eternal vigilance. It seems the price of innocence may now be eternal suspicion.

But if our sharp eyes and our stern hearts can keep others honest, then we’ve taken another step towards ridding society of this evil.

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By Garry Howe Leading 1973 Melbourne Cup winner Gala Supreme up the race and into the Flemington mounting yard in front of 103,000 people was an experience that stays with Ian Hutchins to this day.

He still gets emotional when talking about what he describes as an experience of a lifetime.

“I am one of the 100 or so people to have led a Melbourne Cup winner,” he said.

“Coming up the race that day was like running out on to the MCG on Grand Final day.”

Ian acted as strapper that day for his father Ray Hutchins, Gala Supreme’s trainer. His mother Rita grew up in Dandenong.

Ian’s son Darren Hutchins is a founding partner of O’Brien Real Estate and is based in the Keysborough office, which he owns.

Darren was a toddler at the time and was in the family home at 14 Woods Avenue in Mordialloc, right next door to Ray and Rita at number 12, as the events unfolded.

He has grown up with stories of that first Tuesday in November that changed the lives of not only the Hutchins family, but that of veteran jockey Frank Reys, whose victory speech is still considered one of the best delivered in the history of Australia’s most famous race.

One of Darren’s most treasured possessions is a photo of him when still “knee-high to a grasshopper” being dwarfed by Gala Supreme’s ample frame.

Darren grew up around racehorses and spent the first 13 years of his working life as a stipendiary steward and clerk of scales.

Now living in Berwick, he branched into real estate 14 years ago and, having worked for Noel Jones for seven years, then co-founded O’Brien Real Estate with Dean O’Brien. He is still a corporate director of the franchise.

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Darren and Ian reminisced about the win this week in a phone hook-up with The Journal.

They said Gala Supreme’s preparation followed the tried and true formula, with a bit of a twist at the end.

He started in the Liston Stakes, then won the Herbert Power Handicap, was second in the Heatherly Handicap then ran a close second to Swell Time in the Caulfield Cup.

Ray then caused a bit of a sensation when he decided not to give the horse another run between the Caulfield and Melbourne cups.

Common belief back then was that a horse needed to top the preparation off on Derby Day - the Saturday prior - with an run in either the Dalgety or Mackinnon Stakes.

Legendary trainer Bart Cummings was quoted as saying that Gala Supreme couldn’t win but was among the first to congratulate Ray after the race.

What the punters didn’t know was that Ray had given Gala Supreme a searching trackwork gallop on the Saturday, using three stablemates to tag team him to keep the pressure on over a mile and a half (2400m), which he figured was as good as a run anyway.

Frank Reys pleaded with Ray - his good mate - to give him the extra run but the trainer held firm.

He was proven correct, with Gala Supreme surging home to pip the hot favourite, Kiwi visitor Glengowan, and Daneson to take the race.

At 41, Reys was the oldest jockey in the field and had almost given up any hope of ever riding a Melbourne Cup winner.

The previous year he was to have ridden Piping Lane and had to watch from home, after being badly injured from a race fall, as John Letts booted him home.

He had almost considered agreeing to wife Noelene’s pleas to give the game away, but decided to have one last crack. His victory speech has gone down in Cup folklore.

“I kept picking myself up off the ground and hoping I would win a Melbourne Cup. It’s something every jockey dreams about,” he told the huge crowd.

“I still can’t believe it. I don’t know what to believe. It’s the greatest thing that has ever happened to me… I’ll never forget this.”

Nor will the Hutchins family.

A Western Australian man will answer murder charges over a Springvale woman’s stabbing death in 1987.

Ranny Yun’s sister and cousin found the Cambodian-born 27-year-old dead in the front room of her Windsor Avenue home just over 30 years ago, in the afternoon of Thursday 15 October.

Thornlie man Meth Mean faced an extradition hearing in Perth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 2 November over the death.

He told the court through a Cambodian interpreter that he did not oppose the extradition request.

Homicide Squad Cold Case detectives, with help from Western Australia Police, arrested the 49-year-old in Perth earlier that day.

A cold case review led investigators to identify Mean as a person of interest.

In June 1988, police offered a $50,000 reward for information about Ms Yun’s death.

Dad ‘broken’ From front page “Things have got out of hand,” Mr Vandersteen said.

“They can’t contain it at home. The Prince Mark Hotel is out of the question.

“If I was to bail him to come back tomorrow, the chances of him reoffending are incredibly high.

“I have to make sure when you’re released, there’s no family violence.”

The man pleaded to Mr Vandersteen that police had struck his head against a wall and had threatened to tell inmates that his dad was a “cop” so they would bash the man.

Mr Vandersteen told him: “I’m not getting dragged into this.”

The man was remanded for a bail and family violence intervention order application at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court the next day.

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8 November 1917 Dandenong Brass Band One Sunday afternoon there was a large attendance at the Dandenong Park, when the local brass band rendered a first-rate program of music under the baton of Mr Douglas.

The selections were greatly appreciated, and the collection made by members of the fire brigade realised 10 pound 15 and sixpence for the Hospital Sunday fund. The brass band will render a programme at Berwick on Sunday next in aid of the hospital fund.

Offers from car owners will be thankfully received to convey the bandsmen to Berwick: so far, two such offers have been made.

Transformation of Greaves Reserve to develop Dandenong’s new showgrounds has been little short of a miracle.

It was almost bewildering on Friday morning to drive along service roads past car parks, horse and cattle ramps, new toilets along a new fence to see the creek bank cleaned up and cattle tie-rails erected between two monstrous exhibition halls almost in shape for Saturday’s show.

Facilities at the new showgrounds will be found just as spacious as the old one was cramped - they’ll almost need a pack of sheepdogs to round up the lost children.

Show patrons will find a good deal of natural shade but there may be some grizzles about the distance between car parks and show attractions.

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Greater Dandenong Council will fast track the planning process for the $150 million redevelopment of the General Motors Holden site.

The mayor, Councillor Greg Harris, said the new industrial estate was very important to the city’s economy and the council would do everything it could to support it.

The land was bought earlier this year by Malaysian Company Phileo Australia. A partial subdivision of the 62ha site is underway.

The estate will include GMH’s national spare parts warehouse. The rest of the site will be developed in stages over the next three years.

Cr Harris said Greater Dandenong was one of Australia’s major manufacturing centres.

“This development will act as a catalyst in bringing other companies and developments to the city,” he said.

5 years ago 5 November 2012 Create a crate idea and win Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Or in this case, a violin a harpsichord guitar or a designer table crafted out of rejected timber.

Owner of the Lyndhurst recycling depot Waste Converters has long noticed some of the good quality timbers used in pallets and crates particularly for the US and Europe.

That thought grew into an international wood workers prize “Create from a Crate“ offering a $7000 prize pool. It’s one of the most generous woodworking awards in Australia.

Woodworkers and furniture designers have 12 months to assemble a masterpiece out of four pallets. Much of the 600,000 tonnes of annual timber waste in Victoria is not utilised and is dumped in landfill.

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competition finishing and the showgirl competition starting, meaning that some years we competed in our farm clothes.

An early memory I have of attending the Dandenong Show was leading my jersey cow Denision Park E48, who won Champion Dairy Cow. I was invited onto the Dandenong Show Youth Committee as an 18-year-old and then nominated onto the general committee to as-

sist in planning the show.

As part of the Youth Committee we organised and held a stockman’s challenge on the main arena.

I then became an active member of the cattle section sub-committee and I now hold the position of chairwoman.

I continue to be involved in the Dandenong Show because I have the opportunity to give back to the community and assist others to have an experience at the Dandenong Show like I did when I was younger.

I also find that the members of the show society are very welcoming and encouraging of young people and they want the show to continue running.

The only way this will happen is through the young people on the committee.

Over the years the Dandenong Show has changed.

The overall size of the show has become smaller and entries have decreased, but the essence of an agricultural show is still present.

The cattle, horses, sheep, animal nursery, show bags, rides, scones, fruit cake competition and fresh produce competition are all on display for the community to view.

The community of Dandenong and surrounding suburbs is very diverse and I would encourage those who haven’t attended the Dandenong Show before or who don’t know what to expect to come along for a look.

The Dandenong Show is family-friendly, with opportunities for the kids to see and pat farm animals, go on a few rides and maybe be lucky enough to go home with a show bag.

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By Casey Neill Margaret Gunton removes a sheer, sky-blue night gown set from a change room that’s packed with stock she can’t fit on the shelves.

She explains that Lavender Lace Lingerie’s previous owner, Glad McDonald, passed it on with the shop and told her never to sell it.

“It’s over 80 years old,” Margaret says.

The Berwick resident is the sleepwear’s third custodian. Ms McNamara was the first.

She had a store in Lonsdale Street for about 20 years and sold to employee Glad.

Margaret bought the business from her in 1987.

She’d worked as a fitter years earlier and was unhappy with her job at an electrical store.

Glad offered her a job, but had put the business up for sale by the time Margaret made her mind up.

“She said ’why don’t you buy it?’” Margaret said.

So she did. That was 30 years ago on Tuesday 17 October.

She leased a store at 171 Thomas Street, but that was acquired through the ongoing Revitalising Central Dandenong project.

“My daughter’s got the shop Big In Black down the road,” Margaret said.

“I needed to be near her because she’d give me the fuller figure girls.”

So she snapped up a space for sale in the Vanity Court Arcade, also on Thomas Street.

“It’s much, much smaller than I had before.

I had a huge shop over there,” she said.

“My line of business has changed because I don’t have the walking past trade anymore.”

But she’s established Lavender Lace as a specialty fitter for “the fuller figure” and for women touched by breast cancer.

“Some people when they come in here, they’re a little bit nervous,” she said.

Margaret Gunton has run Lavender Lace Lingerie for 30 years. 174559 “I want them to be happy and feel completely normal again.

“It’s as rewarding for me as it is for them.”

It’s a service she’s offered since taking on the shop, but the demand has grown from two a month to five or six a week through hospital referrals.

Margaret also has reduced store hours so she can travel to nursing homes.

“Some of the dear old ladies can’t get out anymore,” she said.

“I do home visits for prosthesis, too.”

She goes the extra mile to track down stock for customers and it keeps them coming back - all the way from China and Western Australia.

“When they’ve gone away they do without until they come back,” she said.

Margaret will offer a 20 per cent discount to any customer who mentions this story.

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Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre has been named a finalist in health promotion’s night of nights, the VicHealth Awards.

The centre was recognised for its Inclusive Gymnastics Program, which aims to provide accessible gymnastics lessons to those with disabilities.

Centre manager Susie Nogic said it was a “tremendous honour” to be named a finalist.

“I’m thrilled that Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre has been recognised as a leader in health promotion in this prestigious category of the VicHealth Awards,” said Ms Nogic.

“Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre is committed to improving the health of Victorians and our Inclusive Gymnastics Program is an example of our work to ensure nobody is denied access to the sport of gymnastics.

“The VicHealth Awards highlight the critical role of health promotion in keeping Victorians happy and well and we look forward to celebrating our achievements with the other outstanding finalists in December.”

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said the quality and scope of this year’s nominations were outstanding.

“This year’s finalists are to be commended for tackling some of Victoria’s biggest health issues and making a huge difference to the lives of so many Victorians,” Ms Rechter said.

“We received a record number of nominations across 10 categories this year, from small community gardening projects supporting disadvantaged families to state-wide campaigns confronting challenging health issues like mental illness, cancer and drug abuse. ” Winners will be announced on Tuesday 5 December 2017 at the VicHealth Awards Ceremony at Melbourne Museum.

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Top leadership award More than 170 people watched four Venturer Leaders earn the highest leadership award in Springvale.

Leanne Morgan, Lorelle Smart, Becky Nelson and Margot James recently finished voluntary advanced training.

Scouting, community and family members gathered to celebrate the achievement at 2nd Springvale Scout Group on Friday 27 October.

They each received a gilwell scarf and the wood badge in the form of wooden beads.

They are a replica of a wooden warrior necklace and the honour dates back to 1888 when Scouting founder Robert Baden Powell was on a military campaign in Zululand, South Africa.

The Springvale Scouts provided a cake and a spit roast and took the opportunity to 'scarf up’ honorary members in the community, include councillors from Greater Dandenong Council.

The four Scouts honoured shared more than 45 years of Scouting service.

Ms Morgan is from Willara Venturers, based at 2nd Springvale Scout Group.

She has been in Scouting since she was eight years old, when girls were first allowed to join, and has spent the past 32 years with 2nd Springvale, including 22 as a leader.

Ms Smart is from the Kalora Park Venturers, Ms Nelson the Gabbarra Venturers, and Ms James Wundarra.

VSL Becky Nelson, VSL Leanne Morgan, Bob Taylor AM- Immediate Past Chief Commissioner, VSL Lorelle Smart, VSL Margot James.

The four units have a combined 68 venturers across the Dandenong and Casey districts, which are Scouts aged between 14.5 and 18 years

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I believe a claim in the recent Then and Now article on Noble Park needs further explanation.

Folk law is often assumed as fact until challenged. In George Fenton Roulston’s book he asks why was Nobel Park changed to Noble Park? GFR was the first editor of the Dandenong Journal. His explanation is quoted from his writing.

“When Mr Frank Buckley opened up the big paddock he had hoardings with the name Nobel Park erected as the Nobel Explosives Co, gave many exhibitions of blowing up trees with their explosives.

“Personally, I think Nobel Park the better of the two names, but those who had the power to alter the nomenclature thought different.”

Another historic point, Mr Buckley’s generosity on donating land has recently been questioned as purchase receipts have surfaced for the various (donated) properties.

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Recent history Not until 1935 did all the Australian states and territories use the name Australia Day to mark that date. Not until 1994 did they begin to celebrate Australia Day consistently as a public holiday on that date. By all means change it.

N. Wyndom, Noble Park.

Vote pre-empts debate The majority of Greater Dandenong councillors voting to pre-emptively and suddenly support keeping 26 January as the date of Australia Day feels like an attempt to quickly silence any respectful local debate about the issues.

The choice of dates is important to everyone and I know people feel very strongly about keeping the current date, but many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people find it hard to get in a celebratory mood on the anniversary of the day where their land was stolen, their cultures degraded, and their people pushed from their ancestral lands.

As a resident of Springvale I understand how important it is for everyone to celebrate being Australian together, regardless of where their families have come from, but I would like to respectfully suggest that council - and Australia more widely - considers whether another date would be more appropriate so that we can all celebrate together and consult with Greater Dandenong residents as part of that process.

Duncan Cumming, Springvale.

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Your editorial about Australia Day said so many things I agree with: that Australia is a great nation of warmth and new beginnings, that we embrace people from everywhere around the world, and that our town, Dandenong, is the epitome of these things.

I also heartily agree that Australia Day is the day to celebrate this and that Dandenong throws some of the best Australia Day parties around.

However, let’s be fair dinkum about this, cobber. Those who protest Australia Day are not against any of these things. We merely object to the date being the same day as Invasion Day. Move the date. I suggest May 8, maaaate!

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Basketballer Frazer Dawber will represent Australia on the court in Italy this month.

The 21-year-old, who works at disability enterprise Gateway Industries in Dandenong, will play for the Boomerangs at the INAS World Basketball Championships.

“It’s the world basketball championship for men with intellectual disability,” he said.

Frazer was “happy” to be selected for the International Federation for Intellectual Impairment Sport (INAS) event.

The 198cm tall centre first picked up a basketball at Hawthorn special school Rossbourne School.

“It was a new sport there so I just got into it and fell in love with it,” he said.

“When I started I was just playing with the local competition at Rossbourne and then as I went on I just got better and got introduced to more groups.

“I tried to go professionally but that didn’t work out.

“Nowadays I just play with friends.”

The Boomerangs, Australia’s basketball team for men with an intellectual disability,

last played in Loano, Italy, in 2011.

The side finished fourth after losing the bronze medal playoff to Portugal 46 to 79.

Frazer played for the side at the 2015 INAS Global Games in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where the side also just missed out on the podium.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to win the bronze medal. That’s what I’m hoping for,” he said.

“The teams that played in that should be coming back in this world champs, plus some new teams.”

He’ll fly to Europe on Sunday 19 November and the tournament will run from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November.

“I was happy and excited to go away,” he said.

“I’ve been to America a couple of times but I’ve never been to Europe.”

There are 10 players, three emergency players and four staff members in the Boomerangs squad.

“We have camps, come together and work on the team things that we need to,” Frazer said. “Then our coach gives us programs to help us work on our basketball skills and our physical skills to get better.”

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Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams, her colleague Georgia McCormick, Stefanie Lorenzin from Maurice Blackburn and Sally McCracken from Angel Light Link.

The fourth annual Dandenong Unites event collected donations for a Hallam support service for women, Angel Light Link.

The Maurice Blackburn Women’s Network hosted the event on Wednesday 25 October and asked guests to bring along gift cards and stationary items.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams was the guest speaker.

The event focused on engaging local women in professional fields, aiming to promote respectful relationships between genders, families, workplaces and the broader community.

Show yarn renews old ties Hallam man Douglas Black called the Journal Star after reading about Graeme Kershaw’s time with the Dandenong Show in the 30 October edition.

Graeme was his first boss out of school down at Korumburra, he explained.

He bumped into him in Dandenong in the 1960s but hadn’t seen him since.

Graeme said he remembered Douglas and gladly received his details with the intention of reconnecting.

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Facebook page sparked a fiery exchange between Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark and outspoken Liberal member Andrew McNabb.

Cr Dark, Cr Serey and South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Inga Peulich were all pictured.

Mr McNabb commented that Ms Peulich “knows how to recruit muppets” and Cr Dark replied that he was “still the same sore loser you were years ago”.

Mr McNabb disagreed, and said he wasn’t “a blind follower who’s told what to do like some”.

That prompted a final bite from Cr Dark.

“Tell me, how does it feel to be at an age where your whole political career is non-existent and you’re just a miserable old man?...”

Cr Dark has since deleted his Facebook comments.

Greens give Nina new role Noble Park’s Nina Springle is the Victorian Greens’ new deputy leader.

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Dandenong West Primary students are putting their art on display at the Dandenong Show.

Every student in the school went on an excursion to an art experience last term as well as being part of a school-based art exhibition.

“They now understand what an honour it is to have their work displayed publicly and there is a sense of pride among the students, their families and the staff at Dandenong West,” visual arts teacher Caroline Jones said.

The students started their projects for the Dandy Show exhibition last term.

“At that stage, they were not aware what it meant to finish their work to a standard for public viewing,” she said.

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What is something people don’t know about you?

That I ‘escaped’ from Western Australia around 45 years ago, just before my past was to catch up with me.

How long have you worked at Club Noble and how did you get involved?

I first got involved in the 1970s and served a total of 17 years as a committeeman/director, the last nine years as president.

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The threatened grey-headed flying fox and endangered growling grass frog have also been spotted at the site. It’s ideal for bushwalking and bird-watching.

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Fotheringham Reserve in Alexander Avenue, Dandenong, covers about 16 hectares and is adjacent to Yarraman Creek. It has one of the largest intact remnant river red gum woodlands in Greater Dandenong, and this provides habitat for many native plants and animals.

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Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve in Mackay Street, Springvale South, hosts ranger-guided bush walks along a nature trail during spring and summer. The 2.56 hectare heathland is one of the last remaining examples in Greater Dandenong of the vegetation that once covered the whole sand belt area in and around Springvale South.

What was your most memorable moment?

Being made a life member of Club Noble in 2015 ... or perhaps I should have said our wedding or birth of our kids?

How do you respond when debates about pokies crop up?

Honestly, I try to ignore the hype and get frustrated with the general inaccuracies made by others. I try to get across the message that community clubs with gaming are really great contributors to their local communities.

What would your last meal be?

A big medium-rare steak with a glass or two of a good shiraz, followed by a bread and butter pudding with lots of cream just like my mum once made.

Where’s your favourite place in Greater Dandenong?

I really don’t have one favourite place. Maybe the Macca’s drive-through coffee at Parkmore.

Can I say that?

What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?

The Fremantle Dockers winning the AFL premiership. I am allowed to dream, aren’t I?

What’s the best thing about Noble Park?

Really? That’s easy. Our local community has so many caring people dedicated to improving conditions for local residents. I think that’s fantastic.

Howard and Bob Hawke, who in my time I believe to have been the best PMs for their parties. And finally, Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries) to add some decorum, dignity and reverence at the dinner table.

What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

First, I would invite Bruce Ruxton. Then add Pauline Hanson and African-American comedian Richard Pryor. I would also invite John

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Running out of petrol at peak hour, on a bend, on CityLink near St Kevin’s. It was also a very frightening experience as well.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Gymkhana Court, Endeavour Hills, 3802 Price: $860,000 - $946,000 Description: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 study, 2 cars Inspect: Saturday: As advertised or by appointment Auction: Tuesday, 28 November at 5pm (unless sold prior) Agent: BARRY PLANT, NOBLE PARK, 8710 0000 Contact Person: Dennis Agrapidakis, 0412 907 558 and Natasha Peart, 0430 233 449

LIGHT-FILLED SINGLE LEVEL EASE OFFERING all the essential elements for satisfying family living, this four-bedroom home also delivers with generous spaces plus a popular and convenient position just moments from every daily necessity.

Light, bright and contemporary, this welcoming home offers the tranquillity of a separate lounge along with a spacious open-plan family and dining zone which is the ideal place to relax with family and friends. Forming the nucleus of the home, the crisp white kitchen offers quality stainless steel appliances plus a broad breakfast bar and enjoys a private aspect overlooking the large alfresco patio and lush gardens beyond.

Three of the four well-proportioned bedrooms offer fitted wardrobes, including the large master which also benefits from a gleaming ensuite bathroom.

The remaining rooms share a centrally positioned family bathroom and separate toilet.

A large laundry with convenient external access completes the internal floorplan while ducted heating, split system cooling, ceiling fans, a lock-up garage, carport and water tank conclude the tempting offering.

Perfectly located to enjoy the amenities of Parkmore Shopping Centre and access to Eastlink, the home is also close to Chandler Park Primary School. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 262 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough, 3173 Price: $750,000-$790,000 Description: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 cars Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday 25 November, 11am Agent: AREA SPECIALIST, 8586 6411 Contact Person: Dee Kawsar, 0423 215 815

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3/1 Esther Court , NOBLE PARK, 3174, Victoria For Sale

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Inspect Saturday 11 November at 11:00AM to 11:30AM Agent Bobby Malhotra 0413 306 074 bobby.m@keysborough.rh.com.au

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9 PINEWOOD AVENUE

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME OR INVESTMENT ON 711m2 OF LAND!

This huge block has ample side access for future development (STCA) and a quality built home. Three large bedrooms with robes and a bright lounge that overlooks the well laid out front yard and porch. The kitchen has loads of bench space for the chef of the home. There is a covered pergola area adjoining the expansive rear garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining. And there’s more! Double garage plus carport, and a front brick fence providing safety and security. The location is superb. Only a short walk to schools, shops and transport. Just minutes to freeway access. Currently let to excellent tenants. FIRST TIME OFFERED IN ALMOST 30 YEARS!

AUCTION: Saturday, 25th November, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) OPEN: Wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & Sat 10:45am to 11:15am

1/55 KING STREET

PERFECT HOME OR INVESTMENT!

Situated in a sought after Central Dandenong location you’ll find this delightful, character filled red brick home with that special ‘homely feel’. Boasting 3m ceilings with ornate cornice work, hardwood timber floors, two good size bedrooms, separate formal lounge room and kitchen/meals. There are gas appliances throughout, a laundry, separate toilet and single carport. The spacious private rear garden also provides a small vine covered pergola, all within 400 metres of the Dandenong Market, Plaza and a short drive to Dandenong Hospital and Freeway access. LOCATION! LOCATION!

AUCTION: Saturday, 2nd December, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) OPEN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & Sat 11:30am to 12:00pm

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TOP OF THE HILL!

This 1960’s style home boasts three spacious bedrooms, formal lounge room, separate kitchen/meals area, 2.7m ceilings and hardwood floors.

Great car accommodation with a large double garage and expanded concrete driveway.

A very solid home on approximately 704m2. Close to Schools, train station and only a short drive to Eastlink.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE!

17/161-163 PRINCES HIGHWAY

Dandenong

3 SOUTHbOURNE AVENUE

SOLID HOME - GREAT BLOCK!

This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is situated on the top floor. Open plan living with spacious modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher, tiled eating area, air conditioning and two balconies. Lift & secure parking included!

FOR SALE: $330,000 to $360,000 OPEN: Wed 3:40-4:00pm & Sat 10:30-10:50am

AUCTION: Saturday, 2nd December, 2017 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) OPEN: Wed 5:30pm to 6:00pm & Sat 10:00am to 10:30am

14/3 MARKET STREET

SPACIOUS APARTMENT WITH GREAT RETURN!

This second floor single bedroom apartment has loads of light coming through large windows and a balcony. It is spacious with open plan and a good use of the space for living and kitchen cooking requirements. Sell the car - walk to everything!

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Pure Gold Development Opportunity Approved Plans for 59 Townhouses.

What a rare chance to acquire this project and develop this marvelous site, complete with endorsed planning permit for the construction of 59 dwellings. This amazing parcel of land is programmed to go... READY, SET, BUILD. The position is premium in the New Keysborough with the localities best schools including Haileybury and Lighthouse Colleges so close by. Parklands and waterways abound making the area ultra desirable. With Parkmore and the new Keysborough South Shopping Centre nearby, it is a great locale.

Home buyers looking to move into the New Keysborough are abundant and properties such as offered in this development are selling fast giving conidence for resales.

This is one opportunity not to be missed.

SALE BY TENDER TENDER CLOSING: Tuesday 14th November 2017 at 5pm

CONTACT Sophal Chea 0478 111 168 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540

PRICE Contact Agent

Noble Park 8710 0000

Keysborough 6, 8 & 10 Chi Avenue

Buy One, Buy Two or Buy them All! What an amazing opportunity for your dreams and vision to come to fruition. Here you have the chance to buy one, two or buy all of these blocks – what a delight! Number 6 measures approximately 578m2 (approx), number 8 comes in at 560m2 (approx) while number 10 is 486m2 (approx). Each lot is primed for development, a future family home or investment property. But then you have the option to buy all three with the combined land size of 1624m2 (approx) where you could potentially turn it into a medical centre, business, development site or child care centre (all STCA). In the esteemed Kimberly estate, the options are ready and raring to go for your prosperous future.

The locale doesn’t get any better. Whether you buy an individual block, two of them or all three, you get the opportunity to be front and centre of Kimberly Keysborough. The close proximity to the bus stops, shops, parks as well as a quick dive to golf courses and beaches. It’s central in every way for whichever way the blocks are sold.

It is being offered For Sale by Tender with the option of submitting an offer for the entire property or alternatively numbers 6, 8 or 10.

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SALE BY TENDER TENDER CLOSING: Tuesday 28th November 2017 at 5pm

CONTACT Chang Wang 0450 706 668 Joshua Calle 0422 898 665

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Keysborough 25 Locharn Crescent

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Just Listed.

Doveton 9 Laurel Avenue

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Mortgagee in Possession What a great place to call home or an ideal investment set on a 509m2 approx block with dual occupancy potential STCA. Featuring 3 good sized bedrooms, separate lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals and updated bathroom. Extras include long driveway and concreted rear yard for plenty of off street parking with the bonus of a large double garage, carport and storage shed at the rear. To be sold via Public Auction under instruction from the mortgagee.

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Noble Park North Noble Park Central

PRICE Contact Agent INSPECT Sat 2 - 2:30pm

390 Princes Hwy 8710 0000

1278 Heatherton Rd 8549 9700

Springvale

Dandenong

339 Springvale Rd 9558 5111

CONTACT Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644 Silvana Lakic 0412 241 888

Keysborough

1/320 Cheltenham Rd 8769 1888

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#1 office with the Highest Number of Sales #1 Salesperson with the Greatest Increase in Sales Chang Wang #3 Top Lister Chee-ky Dunlop #8 Top Lister Nalaka Weerakoon #10 Top Lister Kush Chetri

No. 1 selling office for the fifth year in a row!

Director’s Recognition Award Winner Audrey Fredericks

At the recent Barry Plant Annual Awards for Excellence, our 5 ofice network were recognised for our success in building our business during the year, taking out the number one spot in our category of Highest Number of Sales.

Ron Hudson Rising Star Finalist Michael (Chhun) Lim Novice Auctioneer of the Year Finalist Phong Ho Corporate Support Person of the Year Finalist Melissa Raslan

We could not have done it without the help, support and trust of our buyers and sellers!

Thank you for everything you have done this year!

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GREATER DANDENONG

SPRINGVALE 809 HEATHERTON ROAD

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A VISION OF OPPORTUNITY Brimming with possibilities, this fabulous allotment of 538sqm (approx.) is brilliantly located right opposite the popular shopping village of Springvale South, beautiful detailing and an excellent elevated setting with wellregarded schools and proximity to public transport options – this is without a doubt the perfect setting for a satisfying family living.

• Three good-sized zoned bedrooms • Main Bedroom with BIR • Central family bathroom • Large separate living spaces • Kitchen overlooking meals/family living • Outdoor entertainment space w/ rear gardens • Secure gated double carport • Secure gated double carport • Laundry w/ side access • Ducted heating

A3 B1 E1 C2 AUCTION 25/11/2017 @ 1.30pm (unless Sold Prior) 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 Days ESR $750,000 - $825,000 VIEW Thursday 5:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday 1:00pm - 1:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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5 FILER COuRT CAPTIVATING MID CENTURY CHARM A pristine example of mid-century architecture, this impressively renovated single level residence displays a compelling blend of original elegance and contemporary style through superbly spacious and well zoned family dimensions.

• L-shaped lounge/dining • Modern kitchen w/ SS appliances • Second zoned living area – converted to theatre room • Master bedroom w/ WIR and tiled ensuite • Laundry with external access • Ducted heating • versized double car garage w/ secure gating • 535m2 (approx)

A4 B2 E2 C2 AUCTION 11th November @3:30pm (Unless Sold Prior) Balance 60/90 Days ESR $710,000 -$780,000 VIEW Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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KEYSBOROUGH 68 LiverpooL Drive

A 3 B 2 E 2 C 1+

CHARACTER-RICH HOME IN EXCELLENT LOCALE • Three good-sized zoned bedrooms • Main w/ WIR & ensuite • Central family bathroom • Large separate living spaces • U-shape kitchen overlooking meals/family living • Outdoor entertainment space w/ rear gardens • Secure gated double carport • Laundry w/ rear access

SPRINGVALE 41 moncur Avenue SO SPACIOUS AND STYLISH ON 817M2 •4 generous size bedrooms, 1 bathroom/2 toilets •Alarm System •Ducted Heating and Evaporative Cooling •Well designed and easy to maintain gardens •Walking distance to Springvale Central and public transport •Walking distance to both primary and secondary school •NBN Internet ready •817m2 (approx.)

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SPRINGVALE 13 AmAryn court

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ARCHITECT DESIGNED LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING

PRIVATE SALE

PRIVATE SALE ESR $725,000 - $770,000 VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30 Photo ID Require CONTACT Alex Khun 0438 443 846 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

• Open plan living • Designer kitchen with “BLANCO” cooktop/oven • Stone benchtops • Large Porcelain tiles and glass splash backs to wet areas • “Brivis” ducted heating & 2 inverter split systems AC • 3 bedrooms, all w/BIR. A master w/full ensuite • A low-maintenance courtyard with a lawn area • A recycling water under house for washing toilets

$600,00 - $660,000 Wednesday 6:30 - 7:00pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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DANDENONG NORTH 92 SomerSet Drive

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PRIVATE SALE

GREAT OPEN LIVING ACCOMMODATION WITH A CLoSinG DAte SALe Wed 8th november @ BEAUTIFUL VIEW.

Contact Agent

By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

• Four Bedrooms(Guest Bedroom Ground Floor) - 3 • Ducted heating - Separate Living • Separate Living zones • 661m2(Approx.) Allotment • Double lock up remote garage • Side parking for boats, Caravan etc • Close proximity to schools which include Rosewood Downs •Primary school and Lyndale Secondary College

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$780,000 -$850,000 Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm photo iD required CONTACT muj rawani 0449 172 692 corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

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3A 1B 2C 3D 2E Dandenong 6/1A King George Parade Auction 25 November 2:00pm

KEYSBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL ZONE 1 •฀Industrial฀Zone฀1฀Development฀Potential฀(STCA) •฀5฀Acres฀(20,000m2฀Approx)

Price $480,000-$528,000

•฀Fastest฀Growing฀Industrial฀Zone฀in฀Keysborough •฀Easy฀access฀by฀Green฀Road฀(through฀Indian฀Drive),฀Dandenong฀Bypass฀&฀฀EastLink Agents: Tony Le 0412 133 378

Aspendale Gardens Shop 13 Narelle Drive | Keysborough 2/43-47 Cheltenham Road

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Conjunction Agents: Simon Wellock 0404 131 080

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Inspect By appointment

Auction: Saturday 25th November at 12.00 Noon On Site Terms: 10% deposit

Balance: 30/60/90 days Photo ID Required for all Inspections

Choose the design to suit your needs and budget on your land Ask about knockdown and rebuild or a house and land package $245,500 DEVON

$275,000 GOULBURN

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All our designs include the following inclusions:

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dining zones along with a well-equipped gourmet kitchen. The second level is complemented by two large bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes and a beautifully appointed central bathroom.

Completing the home is a large northfacing decked courtyard which is perfect for entertaining all year round. Perfect in every way, this cutting-edge townhouse is a stand-out in the Noble Park marketplace with its modern significance, premier golden mile position and low maintenance ease complemented by its brilliant location.

Inspect and discover - everything the new owners will need is at hand. ●

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Sat 2nd December at 11am on site

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OLD WORLD CHARM CIRCA. 1880s • 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living • Fabulous deck, outdoor entertaining • Good shed (approx. 9m x 6m) plus carport • Large 1221m2 block Open for Inspection: Sat 11th Nov at 10.30–11.00am Sat 18th Nov at 10.30–11.00am Sat 25th Nov at 10.30–11.00am Or by private appointment Address: 8 Bazley Street, Leongatha

Address: 3/1 Esther Court, Noble Park, 3174 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 car Inspection: Saturday 11 November, 11am-11.30am Contact: RAINE AND HORNE, KEYSBOROUGH, 9769 1888

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This quiet cul de sac so close to town and just across the road from Civic Park. Walk to Restaurants, Shops, Railway Station & Supermarkets all within a short stroll. This 2 bedroom home incl sunroom, formal dining, lounge, separate kitchen, fully renovated bathroom & bungalow + separate laundry out the back.

A single garage is incl & a paved entertaining area beside the fernery is ideal with Mountain views. view: Saturday 11th November 10-10.30am Internet ID: 18079861 AUCTION: 25th November 2017 11:00AM On Site TERMS: 10% Deposit, Settlement 30 Days View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

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PARKSIDE SWEET HOME - CBD JUST STEPS AWAY!

SOPHISTICATED AND STYLISH THIS is a sophisticated architect designed townhouse featuring a stunning open plan and located in a quiet cul-de-sac.

This near-new two-bedroom townhouse is set among tranquil surrounds and exudes architectural sophistication inside and out. The location is simply unbeatable - this stylist urban townhouse is located moments from the Noble Park train station and Noble Park town centre.

Perfectly positioned, this crisp, cleanlined town residence offers superb lowmaintenance living and an opportunity to enjoy the perfect Noble Park lifestyle.

Light filled throughout, this stunning home features spacious living and

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Auction terms : 10% deposit, 60 day settlement Web ID: 18103592 Contact: Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083 Elders Leongatha, 16 McCartin Street Ph: 5662 3523

A family home more convenient would be hard to ind! With St Josephs Primary School & Marist Sion College only 150m from the front door, local pool, sports complex, dance academy, childcare, parks, hospital & CBD just a short walk. This renovated & solid 4 bdrm home with views to Mt Baw Baw. The master bedroom incl Ensuite, WIR & study, oversized dbl garage, pergola(incl spa)plenty of space on large allotment for a vegie patch, chook pen or other pets.

Enquire today. view: Saturday 11th November 10.45-11.15am $446,000 - $490,000 Internet ID: 18087062 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen St, Warragul

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AUCTION

WARRAGUL / 21 Victoria Street

$1,400,000 - $1,540,000

Call Peter Clark 0418 599 432 Inspect By Appointment

PANORAMIC DISTANT VIEWS All situated on Harkaway’s boundary, in an area renowned for it’s beauty and undulating hills. It has been many years since an offering like this has been available and may be a long time before you get another opportunity. The Robinson family have farmed these for well over 100 years. Each lot is undulating and bisected by a creek, one has a large dam and all are pastured, fenced and have power available. They are ideal for your rural lifestyle pursuit and in a great location, just 2.5 kms to the Harkaway school and shop, 3 kms from the Narre Warren North school and shops, 5 kms to Berwick with all it’s popular schools.

Central CBD Freehold The now long time home to the Warragul Hot Bake House (AKA Sinnetts Bakery to the locals), this incredible Freehold is available for sale for the first time in over 30 years. Positioned within the “Golden Triangle” of Warragul’s bustling CBD and nestled between blue chip neighbours such as NAB and Westpac banks, there is no denying this is one of Warragul’s most premium commercial locations. The prominent Victoria Street frontage is both high in exposure and in traffic, whilst the club lane access provides easy loading access and practicality.

Currently under lease, this unique 524 m2 (approx.) site offers an abundant of future prospects and potential.

AUCTION / Friday 17th November at 2pm (onsite) TERMS / 10% Deposit, Balance in 30/60/90 days, Being Sold as a Going Concern

33 Smith St Warragul

40 Princes Way Drouin

Call 03 5623 6466

Call 03 5625 1671

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18 November 2017 11:00AM Tom Gibson 0438 574 472

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If you circled YES to any of the above, contact us today to receive 3 months FREE management and experience the difference.

This offer is applicable to any new managements introduced from 1st September to 31st December 2017.

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NEWS CARMEN POWELL is a life member of the Dandenong and District Historical Society. She grew up in Dandenong with three sisters. In the 1950s late spring was marked by the glitz and glamour of the Belle of Belles Ball.

Belles ring out for the ball There was a period of time in the late 1940s and early 1950s when each spring the Belle of the Ball competitions were held.

Various balls were held around the broader districts such as the Hallam Younger Set Ball, the Hampton Park and Lyndhurst Rural Fire Brigade Ball, the RSL Ball, the Hospital Ball, the Stockman’s Ball and many others.

The final Belle of Belles Ball was held in the Dandenong Town Hall in November each year.

It was a grand affair. Winners would be featured in the local newspapers.

The hall was hung with streamers and balloons and a single row of chairs was set out around its perimeter.

A wide central staircase leading up to the stage would be built for the occasion.

The stage itself was transformed by archways, columns, or Palladian niches and decorated with flowers and potted plants.

Anyone was eligible to enter but only about 15 girls would be selected from the entire hall of beauties. These would be escorted onto the stage by two little flower girls from where those chosen, with their partners, would be displayed for all to see and one by one each entrant would be questioned by a panel of judges.

The belles would be led back down into the main hall by the tiny flower girls to be introduced to the mayor, mayoress and the judges brought in from Melbourne. The couples would then compete in ballroom dancing.

One girl would be chosen as the belle of the ball. In November 1948 my sister Pam was seven and other sister Joyce was six when they were chosen to lead the Belles, with their part-

In 1945 Vera Hartin was crowned Belle of the Belles. Carmen's sisters, Pam and Joyce, were the young attendants that year. ners, down the steps off the stage and into the main hall and present them to the judges.

They both wore pretty long dresses, carried baskets of flowers and each wore a garland of flowers in their long curled hair.

Mrs Len Godfrey was, no doubt, responsible for their selection. Merle Godfrey was one of Gwen’s closest friends and her father, Len Godfrey, was on the committee that organised the balls to raise money for the Dandenong and District Hospital.

Over the years that committee organised many elaborate and beautiful stage settings. In the professional photograph taken that night it shows the stage decorated in the centre with an enormous silver bell through which the belles emerged. The bell is flanked on either

side with tall potted plants.

On page 12 The Journal newspaper recorded ‘Little Joyce and Pam Cruickshank, in lovely pink frocks, and carrying fragrant baskets of roses, made dainty little flower girls, whom compere Maurie Callard of 3DB described as “future belle of belles”.’ Despite the inclement weather Miss Vera Hartin was acclaimed as Belle of Belles in front of a crowd of 500.

The following year Pam and Joyce were again chosen and new long dresses were made.

Gwen began studying at McCabes Academy of Dressmaking at the beginning of 1948 so no doubt she made their dresses for both years.

The Journal recorded ‘On stage, with a lush background of greenery, was ‘Belles Cottage’ with two lovely little flower girls in pink, Pam

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When the first of the escorts arrived, he approached the front door, rang the bell, and waited expectantly. The door opened, and the first of the belles emerged to join her partner.’

In 1949, 16-year-old Gwen began going out with Charlie Masters, a boy she had met at the Saturday night town hall dances.

That year Charlie partnered Gwen in the Belle of the Belles competition. One Sunday - with Mum’s approval, of course, - Gwen had invited him to tea. This was the first of what became a special occasion. Gwen now slept in the sleep-out off the back porch and the walkthrough bedroom had been transformed back into the walk-through lounge/dining room.

The best cloth was opened out over the best table and the best cutlery was removed from its box and placed alongside the best dinner set.

A roast was cooked with crispy potatoes, pumpkin, carrot, parsnips and greens and all topped with tasty gravy from the pan juices.

For desert something like a lemon meringue pie with home-made ice-cream and cream was served, followed by iced cakes or cream butterflies.

Joyce, who is nine years younger than Gwen, asked if she could have another cake and when told “no you’ve had enough!” replied “well, what about Charlie, he’s had five, you count his papers”.

A red-faced Charlie Masters sat to attention. A red-faced Gwen chastised her.

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WHAT’S ON VIEW stands for voice, interests and education of women and the club supports The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. New members and guests are always welcome.

Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 14 November, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222.

Green thumbs Maree Burden will speak about growing and caring for roses at the next Springvale Garden Club meeting.

Visitors are always welcome.

The Senior Citizens Hall, The Crescent, Springvale. Wednesday 15 November, 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The $2 entry fee covers doors prizes and a light supper. Call Cheryl Johnson on 9551 3197 for more information.

Unicorn Party The day will feature free rides on ‘unicorns’ much like ponies with horns - face paint and make-up, hair makeovers and balloons.

There’ll be unicorn food, too, plus unicorn products.

Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Sunday 19 November, 10am to 3pm.

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Unicorn cupcakes will be among the magical treats on offer.

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The Vegas Club, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Jacksons and Police roads, Mulrgave.

Tuesday 28 November, 9.45am to noon. Call 9560 6046 or 9801 4049.

Christmas craft

Bulls Eye book launch

Dandenong Plaza holds a free kids morning activity on the third Thursday of every month.

Children will make their own plush Christmas decoration to take home.

The first 20 accompanying parents receive a free coffee voucher.

The Dandenong Plaza centre court on level two, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 16 November, 10am to 1pm.

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Meditation retreat day This event will allow participants to reflect and renew, bringing harmony and joy into their lives.

The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong.

Sunday 12 November, 9.45am to 2.30pm.

A $10 suggested donation includes a light lunch. Spaces are limited. Call 9791 8664.

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Probus members wanted Residents of Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale are invited to join the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club.

In addition to many other activities, members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speakers on the last Tuesday of each month.

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Santa comes to the Plaza The big man in red will officially arrive alongside Mrs Claus and Rudolph.

He’ll meet and greet kids and host a morning tea and Christmas activities.

The Dandenong Plaza centre court on level two, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 December, 10am to 2pm.

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Author John Camillo launches his book Bulls Eye with a live reading, light refreshments and book signing.

This event is free and no bookings are required.

Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 10 November, 6.30pm.

Call 1300 630 920.

Rangers play ball The Dandenong Jayco Rangers boast some of the most talented female basketballers in the world and are in the hunt for the finals.

There are giveaways and prizes to be won at each game.

Dandenong Stadium, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong. Friday 10 November and Friday 23 November, 7.30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 concession or for kids. Call 9794 7192 or email events@dandenongstadium.com.au for more information.

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The Outback Stockman’s Show will be on all weekend and is included in the admission price.

Also on both days will be roving balloon twist-

ing, dog flyball, free entertainment in the children’s area and sheep pavilion, and community displays.

On Saturday there’ll be a GT Falcons display, gum boot throws, a great grocery giveaway, tractor pull, Highland dancing, a fireworks at 9pm, and a FReeZA Entertainment Extravaganza.

Sunday will feature a Hot Rod Club of Victoria show and shine, Hot Saws, sheep dog and sheep shearing demonstrations, a cattle display and hand milking, and a free ‘guess the weight of the animal’ contest.

Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong.

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November.

Gates open 9am both days. Buy one ride ticket, get one free between 10am and noon on both show days. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged six to 16 years and free for children aged five years and under. Family show tickets for two adults and up to four children are available via pre-purchase for $25. Visit dandyshow.com.au/tickets.

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Dinner with a VIEW The Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s next guest speaker will be Margaret Cunningham on Bags for Girls Australia.

The club is meeting on the second Tuesday of the month instead of the first because of Melbourne Cup Day.

This Me and My Dad workshop is designed for kids aged seven to 11 years and an accompanying parent or carer.

Participants will learn about erosion, plate tectonics, land forms, soil classification, earthquakes, rock types and more in this hands-on activity.

Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 11 November, 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 for bookings.

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Garnar Lane Light Boxes These light boxes are visible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Melbourne-based artist David Wadelton in this set of photographs presents images of the milk bar, the fish and chip shop, apartment blocks, newsagents, old shop signs, long-closed businesses and back lanes.

Garnar Lane, between Thomas and Lonsdale streets, Dandenong. Until 30 November.

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The exhibition commemorates the original 9 by 5 exhibition held in Melbourne in 1889.

The first 9 by 5 exhibition featured Tom Roberts, Charles Condor, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin and introduced the impressionist style to Australia on cigar box lids.

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong.

Until Saturday 4 November. Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.

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The students at Chandler Park PS bring a variety of experiences and learning needs to the school and we provide a wide range of programs which enable them to develop as happy, knowledgeable, optimistic, creative and resilient learners who will always do their best and strive for excellence.

The school has recently been acknowledged by the Principals Australia Institute (PAI) for the four year implementation of the KidsMatter Primary Framework. This accreditation commits the school to continuous, rigorous improvement in the area of mental health and wellbeing for families at Chandler Park PS. Chandler Park greatly values the cultures and languages of over 45 nationalities represented at the school. As an integral part of our school culture, we develop quality relationships and partnerships with families and the broader community.

At Chandler Park PS we are in the final stages of completing a new six classroom and Library learning facility. Our new buildings will allow for the implementation of our pedagogical plan which has the child at the centre of learning and emphasizes success, challenge and enjoyment in learning.

Chandler Park PS has an exciting future and I am very proud to be leading such a dynamic and innovative learning community.

Please visit our website and contact the school to arrange a tour to see for yourself the new buildings, beautiful grounds and comprehensive curriculum Chandler Park has to offer.

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Principal Leanne Armao Keysborough Primary School was established 6 years ago.

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All children have access to an extensive curriculum program at Keysborough Primary School and are expected and encouraged to make the most of all opportunities provided within and beyond the classroom. These opportunities include Specialist programs including Art, French, Physical Education and Intercultural Understanding, including a Sister School relationship with China. Students’ individual learning and pro-social needs are met, through extension and support programs as well as wellbeing programs.

We offer enrichment activities such as a Gardening Club, Music Melodies program and after school Mandarin classes.

Keysborough Primary School offers before and after school care through Camp Australia.

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Maranatha is a safe Christian learning community in partnership with home and church that helps children find true success in life. Through a model of Christcentred education within a safe environment, we seek to inspire children to think Christianly about the world, and so use their God given gifts and talents for the benefit of others.

With talented, well regarded and highly qualified Christian teachers who understand children, Maranatha students have the opportunity to learn, develop, serve, grow and excel by participating in a rigorous, challenging and engaging curriculum at either of our two well-resourced Junior Schools at Officer and Doveton or our highly regarded Middle and Senior School at Endeavour Hills.

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Robot is reactive A Dandenong South business is bringing an intelligent virtual assistant robot to Australia.

Sanbot Australia is launching the Sanbot Elf service robot from China’s Qihan Technology at Scienceworks on Sunday 12 November.

CEO Chris Scott said more than 60 sensors kept the 90 centimetre tall ’bot aware of its surroundings. “It’s a very engaging and plucky little robot,” he said. He’s let one freely roam his home, asking it to make video calls, check on appointments and play his favourite music.

It has animated arms, multi-wheeled feet and a HD touchscreen with long-lashed blink-

ing eyes. Elf can turn to face the person addressing it and be directed to sing, order pizza, change TV channels and adjust lighting, and finds its charging station when it needs to.

Mr Scott said the cloud-enabled device could read a person’s gestures and poses and navigate any objects in its way.

He said on-board cameras could allow businesses to manage hundreds of Sanbot robots from anywhere in the world.

“The ability of Sanbot to translate questions in over 28 languages and to communicate via a touchscreen, speakers and colourful LEDs

makes it very interactive for use in a public situation,” Mr Scott said.

“Sanbot is already in service overseas offering flight information to stressed travellers at airports, patrolling warehouses as security guards, providing a telepresence for doctors in patient’s homes, acting as teaching assistants, waiters in hospitality, and acting as fun friends and learning resources for kindergarteners.”

Mr Scott has always loved to tinker with toys. He installed early robots back in the 1980s, studied a graduate diploma in robotics, and set up his business almost 30 years ago.

The Sanbot Elf can read human expressions.

Automotive apprentices go to work on donated car Dandenong TAFE students will put their new skills to the test on a donated car.

Excited automotive apprentices at Chisholm Institute recently took delivery of a black Holden Commodore SSV, which ACM Parts donated for student training.

Last year’s apprentices repaired and restored an ACM Parts-donated Toyota Corolla to full working condition.

ACM Parts CEO Mike Kirkman said he was looking forward to the next chapter of the education alliance.

“Our first project with Chisholm was a huge hit with the apprentices,” he said.

“Students were encouraged to take charge of their own education and it was fantastic to see them get excited about putting the outstanding automotive training they receive at

Cosy in ward Dandenong Hospital’s maternity ward has welcomed a new arrival with a $25,000 price tag. Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia presented a Cosy Cabinet to clinical midwife consultant Willie Dolan on Friday 27 October.

The company made the donation with help from the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and received a thank-you plaque from the charity at the event. The Cosy Cabinet is important for first base emergency access for babies who need resuscitation in the postnatal ward.

The equipment it will replace is functional but bulky and dated. The cabinet is important for maintaining a baby’s vital signs and stabilising their condition until they can be transferred to the neonatal unit.

Humpty Dumpty Foundation founder and executive chairman Paul Francis said Hitachi’s support for families in Dandenong and surrounds “means children have access to medical equipment that is very much needed by the medical staff and, most of all, it is life-saving”.

Chisholm into action and take their learning to the next level.

“Investing in these students is the way forward and we are excited to continue working with and supporting Chisholm to create a bright future for the automotive industry.”

Chisholm automotive technology senior educator Damien Bitzios said a direction for the car project had not been confirmed.

“The learning possibilities for this project are endless,” he said.

“Drift, drag, race car or something else entirely - we have a number of options on the table; we can’t wait to get started and see where this project will take us.”

Chisholm TAFE apprentices posing with the car, along with ACM Parts Victoria Sales manager Chris Mallon and Chisholm TAFE Senior Educator for Automotive Technology.

Business bus The Small Business Bus will roll into Dandenong in November. Small business operators will be able to access advice from mentoring specialists skilled in marketing, finance, human resources and sales. The experts have extensive experience in operating small businesses and in senior business management roles. The bus will park in Palm Plaza, near the corner of Walker and McCrae streets, from 10am to 4pm on Wednesday 22 November and in Harmony Square on Lonsdale Street from 10am to 4pm on Thursday 23 November.

Small Business Minister Philip Dalidakis said the small business community was the backbone of economies across the state.

“The Small Business Bus is a fantastic program that brings expert services right to your doorstep,” he said.

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It’s Bonar, reconstructed “I’ll add versatility whether it’s down back or forward and stints in the middle, too,” he said.

“I’m fully fit and ready to go for the preseason.”

As the 2017 AFL Draft - which will be held at the Sydney Showgrounds on 24 November - creeps closer as each day passes, Bonar will keep things simple and he hopes to enter his first day at an AFL club in pristine condition.

“At the moment, as soon as exams finish I’ll just be with my very closest mates.

“I want to be with my family as well and I also have personal training and just get prepared for the pre-season,” he said.

And Bonar is certainly excited to see how the Stingrays go at the draft table in 2017, with as many as seven or eight players likely to be snapped in either the AFL draft or AFL Rookie Draft.

“The Stingrays are full of talent with Luke (Davies-Uniacke) and Hunter (Clark), but also with other boys like Tom De Koning and the others who went to the State Combine like Tom Murphy and Riley D’Arcy,” he said.

“It’s been a really good year for the Stingrays boys,” he said.

By Nick Creely If the draft was purely based on resilience and determination, Dandenong Stingray utility Aiden Bonar would almost be the first player picked by an AFL club.

Despite hardly playing any football over the past couple of years, the 190cm power athlete has risen up dramatically into a likely first round draft selection and has finished 2017 with barnstorming results at TAC level and in the Draft Combine.

After two consecutive knee reconstructions that have left him consigned to the rehab rooms, Bonar finally got back on the field to play six games for the Stingrays and a historic premiership with Haileybury College.

“I was stoked to not just win the premiership (with Haileybury), but just to be back playing with my mates, and just getting out on the field and playing football has made me really happy,” he said.

“In my last game and the Combine results, it’s given me a lot of confidence heading into the draft on the 24th - I’m just really happy.”

Despite only looking forward to what is set to be an exhilarating month in his life, he concedes there was times where he doubted he would be coming back.

“The first knee I did (meant) I didn’t know what was going to happen, to be honest, and my parents didn’t either - but the second one I had my manager, and I thought it’d be a bit more of a smooth process,” he said.

“It was the AFL dream (that drove me to come back), I’ve always wanted to, and my family as well - mum would come to all my rehab session and my PT sessions - when I got my licence she still came.”

While Bonar is busy digging his heels into his VCE exams, he’s also been sitting in front of

Aiden Bonar has fought his way back from two knee reconstructions to firm as a first-round draft pick. 156050 a range of AFL clubs, all considering drafting the enigmatic talent.

“It’s been a really good experience talking to a few different clubs, and I think being yourself during the interviews is important - meeting different people has been great but they don’t give you much,” he said.

“You don’t know probably until the night (where you’ll go), but at the end of the day it doesn’t matter as long as you’re drafted.”

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By Nick Creely VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET REVIEW - ROUND 5 Dandenong’s sizzling opening month to the 2017/18 season has been disrupted, with the Panthers inflicted with their first loss of the season against Melbourne Uni on Saturday.

Uni skipper James McNeil sent the Panthers in to bat, and it took just until the second over for star bat Brett Forsyth (0) to fall caught and bowled to Mark Stafford (1/35) - a massive wicket considering his rollicking start to the season.

Skipper Tom Donnell (7) and promoted batsman Comrey Edgeworth (45) steadied on a tough track, before Donnell was caught behind off in form quick Wes Agar (1/24) to leave the visitors 2/18 - an almost unseen scenario facing the Panthers in the opening four games of the season.

Edgeworth combined for strong partnerships with Ed Newman (19) and LJ Edwards (24), but quick wickets in the middle stages of innings had the Panthers 7/121, and when Edgeworth was bowled on the brink of a maiden first XI half century, the momentum shifted back to the Uni. But it caps of a stunning first five rounds for the classy top order batsman, who will be hard to remove from Dandenong’s side.

Edgeworth has made 87, 38, 110, 110 in the seconds before earning his chance in the top side.

Unrecognised batsmen Akshat Buch (28 not out) and Peter Cassidy (19) then ensured the Panthers could reach a competitive 8/178 off their 50 overs with some late hitting.

Uni openers James Bett (53) and Andrew Young (19) got off to a swift 49 run start on their home deck, before Peter Cassidy picked up the vital breakthrough of Young.

But the Panthers struggled to contain Bett, who made an elegant half century, and when he was finally removed by left arm spinner

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In-form Panther LJ Edwards made 24 in the tight loss to Melbourne Uni. 163545 Buch (2/47), the damage was already done with the score reaching 3/101.

Despite a commendable fightback in the middle, with the Panthers reeling Uni back to 6/157 in the 38th over, the home side comfortably passed them seven wickets down.

Jak Jowett (2/36), James Nanopoulos (1/27) and Peter Cassidy (1/26) also chimed in with wickets.

The Panthers have also been bolstered by the signing of County star Steven Mullaney for the rest of the season, who will return to the club after a stint five years ago.

Dandenong’s seconds were also inflicted with a heavy loss, with the Panthers losing by seven wickets at Shepley Oval.

The Panthers were rolled for just 92 in 41.5 overs, before Uni easily passed them in just 21

overs.

Down in the lower grades, the thirds won comfortably by three wickets and the fourths lost in a tight one wicket affair at Wilson Oval.

In the final round of one-dayers in Round 6, Dandenong will play the struggling Kingston Hawthorn on Saturday as they look to bounce back from an unfamiliar loss.

Maroons make a mockery of poor form

By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 REVIEW - ROUND 3 (DAY 1) Mind boggling bowling displays by Mitchel Minhas and Gayantha Wijethilaka saw NORTH DANDENONG steal the show in an extraordinary day of cricket by the Maroons at Lois Twohig Reserve.

After a tough start to the season, with some lackluster results, the Maroons inflicted ST MARY’S to an embarrassing first innings loss.

After being sent in on a “soft wicket”, the Maroons - off the back of a terrific 35 to Shehan Fernando - scratched their way to 126 off 52.3 overs, with Saints’ skipper Kaushyla Gajasinghe (4/31) and Keppler Fernandez (4/34) starring.

Syed Mehmood (29) and youngster Caleb Millman (23) also did well on a tricky pitch.

It turned out to be a more than competitive total in the end, with Minhas (6/19) and Wijethilaka (4/20) feasting on the Saints’ batting line up like hungry Tigers.

In just over an hour they single handedly bowled out St Mary’s for just 39 in a display that could get their season back on track after heavy losses to Mordialloc and Springvale South in the opening two rounds. St Mary’s are currently 0/18 in their second dig.

SPRINGVALE SOUTH is in prime position for a massive win over CRANBOURNE, with the Bloods dominating the opening day.

Sent in to bat, Bloods openers Nathan King (54) and Michael Vandort (33) got the home side off to an 82-run opening, setting up the day perfectly for the middle order aggressors.

After being 1/95 at tea, and losing two early wickets almost immediately after the break, the Bloods were merciless, ploughing almost 200 runs to declare at 5/277 of 70 overs.

Dylan Quirk (77 not out) and Jack Sketcher (77) combined for an entertaining 130-run partnership to completely dominate.

Gun spinner Jarryd Straker (2/0) struck two late wickets - including a wicket off the last ball to leave Cranbourne 2/40 at stumps.

Matt Chasemore, meanwhile, struck his first

century as a BERWICK player, with the Bears completely flattening DANDENONG WEST at Greaves Reserve.

Coming in after two early wickets that left the Bears at 2/11, ‘Cheeks’ struck eight sixes and six fours to anchor the innings brilliantly, and brought up his century with a trademark boundary over cow corner.

The faultless century lifted the Bears to 236 off 50 overs, with skipper Jarrod Goodes chiming in with a brutal 31 off 21 balls.

Brad Sheehan (5/45) was brilliant with the ball for the Bulls, in what was the youngsters first game of Turf 1 cricket.

The Bears currently have the Bulls hanging on by a thread, with a brilliant hat-trick by Goodes (4/5) leaving the home side at 6/48 at stumps.

In the other games, HSD (136) could be in for a surprise loss to NARRE WARREN (5/90) and DINGLEY (150) looks set for a loss against HALLAM KALORA PARK (0/45).

BUCKLEY RIDGES and MORDIALLOC was washed out at Park Oval.

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Having a ball on the table

By Nick Creely Noble Park table-tennis champion Heming Hu is one of the highest ranked players in Australia.

The 23-year-old Rio Olympian has been steadily building on the progress made at the 2016 games and is in brilliant touch as he looks to qualify for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

“Coming back from the Olympics last year and a season in Germany until February this year, my results have been quite good,” he said.

“I am currently ranked number two in Australia with a very narrow gap between the number one rank.

“I have won all the Victorian Open tournaments that I have played this year, including being the Victorian Open Men’s Singles event.

“I won the Australian Top10 Men’s Singles event, beating fellow number one Australian player Chris Yan in the final.

“I went on later after this event to win the Mixed Doubles National title with partner Melissa Tapper and come second at the National Championships to Chris Yan in the Men’s Singles Final.

“It was tough for me mentally to lose the final of the Nationals so closely but overall it has been a fantastic year for me.”

While Hu is yet to qualify for the Australian team for the Commonwealth Games, he is confident he is doing everything it takes to make his dream a reality.

“I would really like to qualify for (Commonwealth Games) and do well in it.

“We have our Commonwealth Games Trials in mid-January and this is the next thing that I am preparing for.

“I will be playing as many tournaments as I can in the meantime and heading over to Europe for one month from November to December to prepare for these trials.”

Noble Park table-tennis champion Heming Hu's exciting career has continued. 156287 Since getting his first taste of life as an Australian Olympian, Hu has felt no need for a rest, instead he has worked on his craft to become an even more rounded player.

“After the Olympics last year I went straight to Germany to play professionally for almost a full season and really loved it,” he said.

“Since then I competed at the World Championships in Germany and World University

Games in Taiwan.

“I would say I have been heavily working on the shots and sets of plays that occur in table tennis matches.

“There are always things that I need to improve a lot in but if I had to say one skill or shot that I am focusing most on it would have to be my service.”

Picture: ROB CAREW Hu has also been giving back to the community by providing his coaching services.

“I really enjoy bringing other people into the sport and getting them to enjoy it,” he said.

“I am currently coaching a fair bit of table tennis and am looking to further expand on it in the near future after the Commonwealth Games.”

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Discovery loses its steel When the first Land Rover Discovery was launched in 1989 it was a cross between the tough, almost military, Defender and the upper-luxury Range Rover. Over the next 27 years and four generations it has matured into a more refined vehicle, but retained plenty of off-road capability.

Now the fifth generation Land Rover Discovery is here and we’ve just spent an interesting week running in what will be typical conditions to most owners - suburban and city running as a family station wagon. Shopping, sitting in traffic and suchlike boring stuff.

There was one exception, our Discovery set a lap record for a luxury 4WD around the temporary racetrack a couple of days before the Gold Coast 600 Supercars race. I won’t disclose our lap time in case it turns into a competition to beat it.

But our dog Bailey sitting in the navigator’s seat was pretty impressed with the handling and comfort. (Hint, the time was very long due to hopeless traffic and suspicious police people.)

Older Discoverys were heavy beasts, thankfully that problem has been solved and a reduction of 480 kg in vehicle weight achieved to the outgoing Discovery 4.

The use of aluminium in 85 per cent of the body is the major reason.

New Land Rover Discovery is sold in four levels - S, SE, HSE and HSE Luxury and with the choice of five or seven seats. Our test car was the HSE. The rounded front is too soft for our taste and we feel it may upset Land Rover traditionalists.

Then again, this market segment is becoming stylish as almost all buyers are looking for a

Softer styling of the fifth generation LandRover Discovery may not appeal to those who are keen on rugged 4WDs. fancy station wagon not a 4WD or SUV. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I will wait and see what people say down the track, or should that be down the suburban streets?

The interior we do like, it’s neat and straightforward in its design, and in true LR style is very usable. The high quality materials received nothing but positive comments.

Three turbo-diesel engines are offered with Discovery in Australia: two four-cylinder Ingenium units and a V6. Our Disco had a TdV6 with 190 kW and 600 Nm. The entry-level Td4 produces 132 kW and 430 Nm; the higher tuned Sd4 has 177 kW and 500 Nm. A V6 Si6 petrol engine is sold in other markets but there are no plans for it to be imported.

All engines sits in front an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and in Australia are sold only with multi-mode 4WD. The 2WD option in other countries isn’t offered here.

New Discovery has the latest Jaguar Land

Rover’s InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. The touchscreen is positioned high on the centre console and is easy to use through the series of menus. The clean uncluttered appearance was commented on all who rode in the Discovery with us.

Satellite navigation can share directions to a paired smartphone to help you complete your journey on foot after leaving the vehicle.

Discovery has 3G WiFi for up to eight devices and there are up to six 12-Volt sockets. S and SE models have an 8-inch touchscreen, HSE and HSE Luxury get a 10-inch screen.

The latest in crash avoidance and, if worst comes to the worst, minimisation of injuries to all occupants, is installed in these very safe Brits. All rear seats (five or seven) get IsoFix child-seat mounting points.

Getting in and out of the Land Rover Discovery isn’t as easy as in many so-called SUVs that are really only tall station wagons. Discovery is the real deal so the high(ish) seat position is necessary if you’re planning real offroad work.

Seven adults can be carried in reasonable comfort. Cramped footroom for taller secondrow occupants when the front seats all the way back possibly requires compromises.

The two third row seats are wide, with enough leg and headroom even for tall adults.

Access into third-row seats is tricky.

With all seats in place there’s a minute 258 litres of luggage space. Lowering the third row seats increases it to 1231 litres. There’s 2406 litres with the second row seats also folded.

Hidden cubby stowage in the central console can hold four iPads or a pair of two-litre drinks bottles. A central armrest cubby large enough to house five iPads with a lid that hinges through 180 degrees to function as an

armrest even when open Hidden small-item stowage behind the fold-down Climate Control panel is also appreciated.

Discovery’s smooth, comfortable ride makes it an excellent long-distance cruiser.

Something that was appreciated when we drove the new Discovery in the Northern Territory a few weeks back as part of the Aust media launch.

Around town it’s easy to drive and park despite its apparent bulk. The turning circle is nice and tight for this class and outward visibility is good.

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