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Club’s rent rise Continued from Page 1 Actual gaming revenue increased to $2.22 million in 2016 from $1.99m in 2015. Accountants hired by the shire to review the club’s financial statements said before tax profit increased by $44,896 in the same period. Ms Woods stated that clubs with gaming machines were obligated under gaming regulations to contribute at least 8.33 per cent of gaming revenues to approved community purposes or activities. The club’s rent could be included in its community benefits spending. “The council should not be expected to offer a rental subsidy because the club has an obligation to expend gaming revenue of community services or activities,” she stated. Ms Woods said the club”appears to be viable” and there was merit in granting a new 21-year lease when the club’s gaming licence expired in August 2022. The Valuer-General Victoria – after being asked for an opinion by the shire – had recommended charging $60,000 a year rent, but Ms Woods suggested giving the club a 50 per cent discount and making the amount $30,000 plus one per cent of gaming room receipts ($22,234) for a total rent of $52,234. The ground rent (based on site valuation) would be reviewed at five yearly intervals. However, a motion moved by Cr Kate Roper and adopted by council set the rent at $42,234, which includes $20,000 for land and buildings plus one per cent of gaming receipts. The rent will increase by $5000 for each of the two following years. Cr David Gill failed to have the club’s rent set at $12,000 with $8000 annual increases until it reached $52,000 when his amendment was not accepted by the mayor, Cr Bev Colomb. After the meeting, Cr Gill said while he did not like seeing gaming revenue “come out of the Hastings community” he thought raising the rent immediately was “too much too soon”. “A lot of the money, which is being used by the cricket and football clubs, would otherwise go to the hotels.”
Gunshot mystery A HASTINGS resident was taken to Frankston Hospital after allegedly being shot in the arm by an air rifle, 6.30pm, Saturday 1 April. The 34-year-old, who was reported to ambulance officers as being near the Wallaroo general store when the incident happened, later told police he recalled hearing a shot but could not remember where. X-rays at the hospital could find no pellet, just graze marks. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Anzac appeal Ready to roll: Father and son Peter and Andrew Warren will be taking their classic cars to Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Rods festival at Rosebud. Picture: Yanni
Rock ’n’ rods festival HOT rods, classics, pin ups and trade stalls, fender benders, DJ Jeff and the Rockin’ Daddies will feature at the Rosebud Rock ‘n’ Rods Festival, 10am-5pm, Sunday 9 April. The ninth annual event is at Eastbourne Primary School, Allambi Av, Rosebud. Entry is $10, with those under 12 free and display car drivers free.
Music teachers learn from a master PRIMARY school music teachers from across the Mornington Peninsula last month attended an allday workshop by music educator, Richard Gill. The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Mornington Peninsula hosted the event, which was paid for with money raised through its young arts program. “These funds have in previous years been directed to individuals or specific schools [but] this year our committee decided to support an initiative which would have a broader impact,” ADFAS
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All profits from the event go to Rosebud Hospital. Details: 0408 583 727. The event is held in conjunction with the Rock ‘n’ roll with Jump ‘n’ Jive plus DJ Jeff, from 7.30pm until late, Saturday 8 April, at Eastbourne Primary School stadium. The cost is $15, BYO. Details: 0419 331 400.
chairman Janet Glaspole said. “It was felt that by teaching the teachers the benefits would then trickle down to the students and have more lasting value.” Book restorer, fine binder, teacher and film maker Dominic Riley will discuss: Lost in the Titanic: the Making of the Great Omar Binding at the next talk on Friday 5 May. Call secretary Glad Hungerford, 9787 2092. Cost is $20.
APPEALS officers at all 285 Victorian RSL sub-branches have begun the 2017 Anzac appeal, which began on Saturday 1 April. Volunteers throughout the state are selling badges, with Crib Point RSL sub-branch president John Ord confident the public will again dig deep. “Our RSL volunteers, from all walks of life, are ready to offer a variety of Anzac appeal badges, including a special badge to commemorate the last great charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba in 1917,” he said.” Mr Ord said volunteers, often veterans, were out in the community to not only sell Anzac Appeal badges, but to share their stories and experiences. Profits go towards helping men and women who have served and who now need helping in paying for such things as medical bills, emergency home repairs, food vouchers and relief from social isolation. Badges are available from RSL sub-branches, volunteer collectors, Woolworths and Officeworks. Donate online at anzacappeal.com.au