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By Mike HastTHE inadequacy of the Mornington Peninsula’s mobile phone system dur-ing summer when thousands of visitors arrive has been exposed by a senior CFA volunteer.

In a letter to a federal politician, Peninsula Fire Brigades Group offi -cer Tony Brown stated “poor to non-

existent” mobile phone coverage in the region meant people might not receive bushfi re warnings.

Congestion of the mobile network over summer was putting lives at risk.

Mr Brown said the increase in sum-mer tourists and campers meant local roads “would struggle to cope with a mass evacuation” and could leave peo-

ple potentially trapped with no mobile communication.

The warning came in a letter sent to federal MP for Flinders Greg Hunt who used it as the basis for a speech in Federal Parliament last Thursday.

The CFA’s peninsula group includes Boneo, Dromana, Flinders, Main Ridge, Mt Martha, Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento.

In his speech, Mr Hunt said the pen-insula was one of the most bushfi re-prone areas in Victoria.

“We have a large number of people in a high fi re danger area with failing telecommunications. It is a recipe for disaster,” he said.

“Lives are at risk because the gov-ernment is failing to ensure adequate

mobile coverage on the peninsula.”Mr Hunt said he had spoken to Tel-

stra and written to the federal Minister for Communications Stephen Conroy seeking urgent assistance.

“It is a region with ongoing signifi -cant telecommunications problems,” he said.

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Doubt on fire text alertsDoubt on fire text alerts

THE waves at Point Leo were ideal on Saturday.The “Let’s Go Surfi ng” event run by the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association attracted more than 50 people wanting to feel what it’s like to ride a surfboard, and more than 200 volunteers to help make their wish come true.One of the keenest surfers was Moorooduc Primary School pupil Noah Fayle.Chelsea McGhee made sure he made it back to the beach on his fi rst wave. After that Noah did it his way.Picture: Keith Platt

See ‘The ups and downs of surfi ng bring a smile’ Page 5.

Winning Winning smiles in smiles in the surfthe surf

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PADUA College expects to open its Tyabb campus in 12 months time.

Where earth moving equipment is now preparing the site, more than 150 students will be sitting in classrooms.

Padua business manager Ben Wells says the $14 million project is on schedule.

The school is being built on 18 hec-tares of land just south of Tyabb on the Frankston-Flinders Rd.

Mr Wells said the Tyabb campus was designed to cater for 350 students, with three Year 7s and two Year 8s there at the start of the 2014 school year.

The Tyabb campus’s initial two Year 7s – 58 students - are being taught this year at Mornington Padua before mov-ing across to their own buildings next year.

“It’s going to be tight, but at this

stage we’re on track with the build-ing,” Mr Wells said.

“Tyabb will be built in a couple of stages, although the work underway will see 80 per cent of the school built. The rest will be done two years later.”

Mr Wells said the Tyabb campus, like that at Rosebud, would teach Years 7 to 10, with senior students moving to Mornington to complete their second-ary education.

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WESTERN Port’s singing sensation Wally De Backer continues to rack up awards and on Monday in Los Ange-les took home the Grammy for record of the year – for his hit Somebody That I Used to Know.

De Backer, 32, aka Gotye, also won best alternative album for Making Mirrors as well as best pop duo with NZ singer Kimbra.

Recorded in his parents’ “barn”, as he told the audience in LA, Somebody peaked at number one in 18 countries, sold 12 million copies and has been the number one iTunes single in 46 countries. It was released in Australia in July 2011.

Olivia Newton-John is the only other Australian to win record of the year with I Honestly Love You in 1975.

It has been a whirlwind 18 months for De Backer with Somebody win-ning a slew of awards including being named number one in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011 and Making Mir-rors the album of the year at the 2011 J Awards.

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PROMOTIONS people connected with the sub-ject of an article in New Idea magazine are no slouches when it comes to attracting publicity.

The magazine is running an article about a Mornington Peninsula-based “celebrity couple” which is now being used as the basis for a pub-licity campaign to promote its latest edition.

Television celebrity Tania Zaetta is billed as Rosebud Football Club’s “no1 WAG” (wives and girlfriends) because of her relationship with player and Peninsula Hot Springs manager Chris Rogers.

“Talk of their romance has been circulating for months with frequent sightings of the glamour pair turning many heads at popular local Penin-sula eateries and recently photographed at the Melbourne Spring Carnival and Portsea polo,” a new release put out by talent management production company Lip Circus media stated.

The company says the 43-year-old “presenter, actress, writer and Bollywood star” shares a beachside home on the peninsula with Rogers, 29, “nicknamed ‘The Chis’ from his Rosebud Football team mates for his chiseled good looks and athletic physique”.

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Charity golf dayCharity golf dayHASTINGS Westernport Rotary Club is holding a charity golf day at Flinders to raise money for projects close to home and overseas.

The day is open to golfers of all stand-ards with novelty prizes for individual results.

The Rotary club contributes to the school expenses of some students and school running costs as well such international aid projects as ending the scourge of polio and helping poor communities in the Solomon Islands.

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Continued from Page 1“The opening of the Peninsula Link Freeway, which will bring

more tourists to the area, puts further pressure on a system that already can’t cope.”

Mr Brown’s letter stated: “Effectiveness of the government-de-veloped mobile phone warning system needs to be tested under these trying conditions to ensure it would not be severely com-promised as it depends on the phone system in question transmit-ting warnings and information about current life-risk situations.

“If such circumstances were to be realised, we would be faced with a scenario of public emergency warnings not being heard in one of the most heavily populated and fi re-prone areas in the state.”

Mr Brown was contacted by The News but directed questions to the CFA’s director of southern metro region, Peter Schmidt.

Mr Schmidt said it had not been the CFA’s intention to go to the media as “it is outside our charter”.

He said Mr Brown would not be censured as it was Mr Hunt who had gone to the media.

“There are [mobile phone] issues during the holiday period,” he said.

“We had issues last year and Telstra boosted capacity but has been unable to help this year.”

He said mobile phones used by CFA volunteers dropped out during calls, especially during the day but came good at night.

Mr Schmidt said the peninsula had so far escaped serious fi res.“We’ve had small fi res but have been able to jump on them

quickly.”Mr Hunt used the letter to criticise the federal government.“I would note that the government is spending billions, prom-

ising to put an NBN into areas that already have well-serviced broadband, yet the Mornington Peninsula does not even have an adequate mobile phone service,” he said in the parliament.

“Five years ago we were going to receive an Opel system, which would have dealt with these problems. Instead we are now facing a 15-year wait, including the fi ve years to now and the 10 years to come.

“Residents and business owners are forced to use the wireless system. Unfortunately [it] is inadequate so we fi nd that mobile phone calls frequently drop out, email delivery is delayed and in some places wireless services are only accessible after 10pm. It is wireless that is the problem and the solution.”

Fire warningFire warningBy Mike HastWORK is set to start on $1.3 million worth of roadworks, footpaths and cyc ling lanes in Baxter.

Improvements to the town’s main road, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, will include sealing of the road edge; associated kerb, channel and drainage works; a new footpath; and an on-road bicycle lane.

Detailed designs have been complet ed and contracts were signed by Winslow Con-structors on 1 February.

The project is part of a trade-off for resi-dents’ support of Peninsula Link, especially after mid-2009 when it was announced by Linking Melbourne Au thority that Baxter would get a 500-metre long overpass in-stead of an underpass due to the water table being too close to the surface.

Residents had earlier been told the free-way would be built under Frankston-Flin-ders Rd and Baxter-Tooradin Rd, vastly

reducing the visual and noise impact on the population of about 1200 people.

Led by BRATPAC (Baxter Residents and Traders Progress Action Committee), resi-dents lobbied the state government and its freeway management authority, LMA, and won the concessions about to be provided.

In early 2011, BRATPAC was told the works would cost about $2 million.

Stage one of the concessions was a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Fultons Rd, switched on last August.

Two government MPs issued press re-leases about the roadworks – Hastings MP Neale Burgess and upper house MP Edward O’Donohue, who is Parliamentary Secre-tary for Transport.

Mr Burgess said he had been “fortunate to work with BRATPAC members, including Peter Baulch, Kaylene Vlasveld and John Halliwell, during Peninsula Link planning to ensure Baxter residents would receive

signifi cant benefi ts from the disruption and inconvenience that construction of the road would cause”.

Mr O’Donohue said Winslow Construc-tors “is now putting together de tailed de-signs and expects to begin work in the com-ing weeks”.

He said the improvement works “would be welcomed by residents of Baxter and surrounding areas, with better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists”.

BRATPAC president Peter Baulch said residents always supported Peninsula Link even after being told about the overpass.

He said next items on the BRATPAC agenda were signs on the freeway letting drivers know where to turn off for Baxter and beautifi cation works after the road and footpath works had been completed.

Mornington Peninsula Shire had already promised $20,000.

Start to freeway trade-offStart to freeway trade-off

YOUNG musicians who want to plan and run music, cultural and artistic events on the Mornington Peninsula are being urged to get involved with FReeZA.

It is is state government program that aims to give young people the chance to be trained as well as attend affordable and accessible music and cultural events.

This year the peninsula’s FReeZA com-mittee will be based in Rosebud. Appli-cants aged 12-25 have to get to Rosebud YLounge, 1 Nepean Plaza, Rosebud (corner Ninth Ave) each Thursday.

To register go to www.mpys.com.au/freeza and submit an application form.Call 5986 3585 or email [email protected]

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By Keith PlattWHEN six-year-old Noah Fayle stood up to surf a wave on Saturday there were at least 24 pairs of hands waiting to catch him if he fell.

It was his second try at surfi ng a wave, having made the previous one all the way to the sand lying down on the surfboard.

When he came out for the second at-tempt, Noah insisted on standing up.

His efforts and determination brought smiles and applause from the 24 Disabled Surfers’ Association (DSA) volunteers lined up to help Noah achieve his goal.

“The water is his calmer,” his moth-er Marita Fayle, of Rosebud, said.

“He’s been asking for a surfboard and we’re going to give him one tonight as a surprise.”

Noah, who has Aspergers syndrome, was one of 52 participants who were able to have a surfi ng experience at Point Leo in a “Let’s Go Surfi ng” event held by the DSA’s Mornington Peninsula branch.

More than 200 volunteers helped on the day, making sure the time in the waves was safe and happy.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt attended the DSA’s fi rst event last year and promised to be back “with a wetsuit”. True to his word, Mr Hunt was back on Saturday joining the other volunteers forming corridor of safety in the shore break.

After Noah was back on the beach playing with his sister, Ms Fayle said her son, a pupil at Moorooduc Pri-mary School, loved being in water.

“Sometimes, whenever he gets anxious, I’ll put him on the trampoline with a garden spray underneath. It calms him,” she said.

“We also take him out fi shing, which he loves.”

The secretary of the DSA’s pen-insula branch, Ashley Gardner, said the number of people wanting to try surfi ng on Saturday had more than doubled since the last year’s inaugural event.

More are expected at the next “Let’s Go Surfi ng” day on Saturday 2 March and just as many volunteers would be

needed to help out in the water and on land.

The participants on Saturday were taken to the beach tents on the DSA’s wide-wheeled wheelchairs which between events are made available at peninsula lifesaving clubs.

A barbecue was held later at Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club.

"The day was an amazing success - plenty of sunshine, swell and smiles on dials,” Mr Gardner said.

“This will continue to grow. Our next event is 2 March so we are put-ting the call out there to anyone with a good heart. We need you.

“No surfi ng experience is needed, there are no age limits and no booking is required. Just rock up at 8am to Point Leo beach, the event starts at 9.”

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By Mike HastFEDERAL MP Greg Hunt has weighed into the debate about lack of signs for Western Port towns on Pen-insula Link Freeway.

Mr Hunt’s offi ce in Hastings had received “complaints from several towns about lack of signage on Pen-insula Link”, his media adviser Tina McGuffi e said.

“Mr Hunt has spoken with manag-ers at VicRoads and also written to VicRoads saying there is no signage indicating the towns of Baxter and Mt Martha while the signage for Hastings is not adequate as it appears at the end of an off ramp,” she said.

“VicRoads has promised to review the issue of signage to all three towns.”

Lisa Dixon of Western Port Tourism and president of Western Port Cham-ber of Commerce started the debate late last month, soon after the freeway opened on 18 January.

She said there were no signs show-ing traffi c where to exit to reach Hast-ings or the Western Port side of the peninsula (“No sign of Hastings on Link”, The News, 29/1/13).

Linking Melbourne Authority, the state government’s freeway manage-ment body, said there were no signs as the authority “did not wish to create is-sues in local communities by encour-aging excessive truck usage on roads that are not designed or built to carry large volumes of heavy vehicles”.

The comment has confused West-ern Port residents as heavy vehicles are encouraged to exit the freeway at Mornington-Tyabb Rd and travel east to Frankston-Flinders Rd.

Pressure for more Link signsPressure for more Link signs

The route passes Tyabb Primary School and Flinders Christian Com-munity College, and the site of Pad-ua College’s Tyabb campus, where earthworks started last week with the school set to open for the start of the 2014 school year.

Private vehicles are encouraged to leave the freeway at Bungower Rd to access Mornington in the west and Somerville in the east.

Ms Dixon also said there were no signs directing people to tourism des-tinations.

Tourism and chamber of commerce

members would meet LMA and Vic-Roads offi cials in coming weeks to lobby for signs, she said.

In late January, LMA community and stakeholder manager Gemma Boucher said the authority had “care-fully considered both direction and tourism signage for Peninsula Link in conjunction with Southern Way [the consortium that owns the road], Abi-group [the freeway builder], VicRoads and Tourism Victoria”.

“Like all major road projects, there can be initial concerns regarding direc-tion signage on opening and it is there-

fore diffi cult to satisfy the expectations of all road users,” she said.

“In light of comments received, LMA has already commenced a pro-cess of reviewing signage on Penin-sula Link. We will also extend this review to cover the broader corridor.

“Together with VicRoads and South-ern Way, LMA will make any changes that are deemed necessary.”

Ms Boucher said that since open-ing Peninsula Link, “staff from LMA have met with community representa-tives to explain the background to the development of the signage scheme”.

Any old iron?Any old iron?WESTERN Port Basketball Associa-tion is holding a “Steel Run” on Sat-urday 16 February to raise funds for equipment and its representative bas-ketball programs.

Members will collect unwanted white goods, car batteries, steel, lead, brass, aluminium, copper and stain-less steel from Bittern, Hastings, Crib Point, Somerville, Baxter, Frankston, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Mt Eli-za and Mornington.

Book collection with Tracey, phone 0421 374 889, or email [email protected]

A metal collection bin will be at the southern end of Tipples Tanks, 167 Moorooduc Highway, Baxter, from Friday 15 February.

Junior footy regoJunior footy regoHASTINGS Junior Football Club is holding a registration day on Wednes-day 4-6pm in the canteen at the foot-ball ground off Marine Pde.

Teams are under-10s, 11s, 12s, 14s and 16s.

Garden cashGarden cashCRIB Point Community Garden has won a Be Natural Landcare grant of $2500 to build a polyhouse, or green-house, to extend the growing season.

The polyhouse will enable people to gain a better understanding of soil preparation, seed harvesting, cutting col lection and propagation.

The garden is one of 20 community environmental organisations in Aus-tralia to win a Be Natural grant.

Nanette Cuming of the community garden said the structure would “help increase our harvest and supply the community with greater quantities and varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables”.

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By Jo WinterbottomPOLICE will increase patrols along a Hastings walking track after a woman was attacked on the popular trail on the weekend.

The 47-year-old woman, a resident of Frankston South who was in Hastings visiting family, is said to have been severely psychologically trau-matised by the assault in which she said she was repeatedly beaten with a piece of wood embed-ded with nails.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Nick Sweetman of Hastings crime investigation unit said she had “done incredibly well” to twice break free from her alleged attacker and escape onto Frankston-Flinders Rd, where she was picked up by a passing motorist.

“Her actions could possibly have saved her from further injury, or worse,” he said.

An 18-year-old Tyabb man has been charged with false imprisonment and serious assault after he was arrested by police at Hastings Park sport-ing reserve in Marine Pde shortly after the alleged attack which took place on the cycling and walk-ing track that runs beside the railway line.

Detective Sweetman said a plank of wood more than a metre long had been retrieved from the scene of the alleged assault in pieces.

He said police would allege the woman was assaulted as she was running on the track be-tween Hastings and Tyabb about 10.30am on Sat-urday morning.

“She was attacked from behind with a piece of wood and struck over the head several times,” Detective Sweetman said.

The man allegedly tried to drag her off the track

and into bushes but she fought back, broke free and tried to run away. Police will allege that she was then repeatedly bashed with the plank of wood until it broke into pieces.

She screamed and was eventually able to es-cape, running through blackberry bushes onto Frankston-Flinders Rd, where a motorist stopped to pick her up.

Detective Sweetman said the car was driving to Hastings police station when the woman said she saw her attacker riding a bicycle toward Hastings Park.

“They have then rung triple 0 and the Hastings divisional van has acted very quickly and been able to apprehend the man at Hastings football ground,” he said.

The victim was taken to Frankston Hospital where she was treated for bruising, cuts and psy-chological trauma.

Detective Sweetman commended the victim on her efforts to escape and was full of praise for the motorist who picked her up – a woman with children on board.

He attempted to allay public fears, saying Hast-ings police would increase bicycle patrols on the track “despite stressed resources”.

“This was an extremely random event and peo-ple should feel confi dent to use the track as they normally do,” he said.

The 18-year-old man did not apply for bail when he appeared in Frankston Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday).

He was remanded to appear at a fi ling hearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today (Tues-day).

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HASTINGS artist Fran Henke has entered two paintings in this year’s Bald Archy Prize, the satirical portrai-ture contest that spoofs the Archibald Prize.

Disintegrating Man, a portrait of Opposition leader Tony Abbott (left), has been accepted as a fi nalist.

“It is painted after Francis Bacon, which is topical with a Bacon retro-spective at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney. I stretched an image of Tony Abbott in Photoshop. It’s not my usual style but I’m pleased with the result,” Henke said.

Her second painting is Punch and Judy, aka Julie Gillard and Kevin Rudd.

“It’s a rundown Punch and Judy show with torn backdrop; tired, over-painted puppets; and weeds growing around their ‘theatre’. Politics today,” she said.

“The idea came from Rudd and Mal-colm Turnbull’s appearance on ABC TV’s Q&A. I can’t remember which one mentioned Punch and Judy show but it occurred to me that Judy was re-ally Rudd and more amusing that way. The tired show has weeds growing around Parliament House overlooked by bureaucrats in their tall buildings. I believe the public is really sick of pol-lies dusting each other up.”

Henke said she loved painting for the prize because “it offers the chance for a touch of wickedness and experi-

Abbott as disintegrating man Abbott as disintegrating man makes Bald Archy finalmakes Bald Archy final

ment. The pictures take weeks, some-times longer, to work up.”

Seaford artist Tony Sowersby also has entered two portraits in the “Bald Archies”, the bound-to-be-controver-sial A Fair Day’s Pay For a Black Day’s Work (above) and Quentin, Crisp – Representing an Old English Queen.

“Last year, Gina Rinehart told us that ‘Africans are happy to work for $2 a day’. Australians listened because they respect Gina as a self-made billionaire who started out with only tens of mil-lions and a mountain of iron ore and dragged herself up by her bootstraps,” Sowersby said.

“She has earned the right to lecture us on ascetic lifestyles and family

values. In fact, Gina has had a democ-ratising effect on our country: she is, monetarily, the richest Australian ever but virtually no one envies her.”

Of his portrait of Governor-General Quentin Bryce, Sowersby said: “I only know three famous Quentins and I couldn’t think of a family friendly Tar-antino joke. Australia has two women in the two top positions in government. One exercises real power, makes real decisions and has been subject to a barrage of criticism concerning her appearance, her clothes and worse. The other fulfi ls a ceremonial function and is regularly complimented for her demeanour and fashion sense. Funny that.”


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AN upgrade to resuscitation equipment is set to benefi t children when admitted to the Frankston Hospital’s emergency department.

A $13,000 donation from Esso and BHP Billiton was used to buy a Broselow trolley, which is designed to allow doctors and nurses easy and quick access to resuscitation equipment for children and babies.

The trolley is colour coded to match the age of the child, ensuring the appropriate-sized equipment is used, saving assessment time.

The trolley is the latest piece of equipment bought with annual donations from the two companies over the past 20 years.

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Careful trolley: At Frankston Hospital with a new resuscitation trolley for children are the hospital’s Dr David Rankin, Esso Australia Long Island Point plant manager Steve Williams, Paul Ormrod, Helen Hewitt and Dr Marcus Hirschfi eld of Esso.

Pitch and swingPitch and swingA DEMONSTRATION night for budding baseballers is being held by Mornington Baseball Club next week.

The chance to learn about play-ing the diamond game is open to seniors and juniors (8-16 year olds) and will be followed by a barbecue. The chance to fi nd out more about baseball is being held at Morning-ton Baseball Club, 55 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 5.30-7.30pm Wednesday 13 February.

A SHIRE council offi cer says it will cost more than $1 million to add anoth-er two table tennis courts to the master plan adopted for the redevelopment of David Collings Leisure Centre at Civic Reserve in Mornington.

The estimate was included in recrea-tion and leisure manager Peter Gore’s response to a 61-signature petition sent to Mornington Peninsula Shire calling for the extra courts.

The redevelopment of the sporting

and cultural complex, including mov-ing Mornington Tennis Club, has been estimated at $7 million.

Mr Gore told councillors that the master plan includes an extra two ta-ble tennis courts but that adding four “would be $8.46 million which is signifi cantly greater than the current budget allocation”.

He suggested the table tennis group “may also need to consider reschedul-ing matches away from peak evening

times” because the centre was “under-utilised throughout the day”.

“The shire’s focus is on developing grass root participation and while it ac-knowledged the [table tennis] associa-tion’s desire to hold state, national and possible Oceania events, these are not considered a primary driving force for the project,” Mr Gore stated.

“Shire offi cers note the club has of-fered a fi nancial contribution for ad-ditional courts which is generous and

consistent with previous partnership arrangements. Tender submissions are nevertheless being sought with four- and six-court options in the event the table tennis club wishes to fund these additional works.”

The master plan for the reserve adopted by council in October 2008 includes a tennis complex, gymnastics facility, athletics track, dog leash-free area, landscaping, peri meter walking path and extensions to the skate park.

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Bottling fruitBottling fruitLESSONS on how to bottle and preserve fruit are being held at the Eco Living Display Centre, Briars Park, Mt Martha.

“If you have fruit trees with excess fruit, bottling can help avoid waste, and making preserves means you have tasty treats for months to come,” Mornington Peninsula Shire’s sustainability offi cer Nicci Tsernjavski said.

The lessons by Jen Ruch cost $15 a person and will be held 10am-midday at the Eco Living Display Centre, Saturday 16 February.

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JPs’ new hoursJPs’ new hoursJUSTICES of the peace have changed the hours they are available at Hast-ings police station.

The new hours they are avaailable at the station to sign documents and give free advice are 5pm-7pm on Wednesday nights.

The JPs have been at the station from 6pm-8pm on Wednesdays for the past few years but believe the earlier start will be more convenient for the public.


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By Peter McCulloughJOE Campbell died at the Kingston Centre on 5 January. He was a member of the RSL at Flinders for more than 25 years, including 19 as president, and his work on behalf of veterans on the Peninsula was extensive.

Joe’s daughter, Gwendolyne, lives in Balnarring and has assisted with this obituary by providing notes and photographs.

***JOSEPH Frederick Thomas Campbell was born in South Melbourne on 23 February, 1923. One of fi ve children, he had a typical inner suburban child-hood: playing cricket in the streets, kicking a football made out of tightly-rolled newspapers, and riding bicy-cles.

Although times were tough, Joe and his mates created their own fun, gen-erally through executing some prank or other. For instance they would dink one another at high speed on their bi-cycles through a nearby railway via-duct passing as close as they could to petrifi ed pedestrians. Another prank was to tie up money and attach it to a long piece of string. The money would then be placed on a door step and the front door bell rung. When the house-holder appeared and bent down to pick up the money Joe and his mates, hiding behind a hedge or tree, would jerk the string and the money would disappear.

On one occasion Joe overstepped the mark when, on a Sunday evening when the Salvation Army band was playing in a nearby street, he crept up behind the tuba player and dropped a double-bunger into his instrument. The explosion reverberated around the neighbourhood, the whole band went into shock, and the tuba player was heard to utter words that are not found in any of the gospels!

Joe left school after Grade 8 and found a job at a tannery where he tanned hides and cut fur ready for sew-ing. In sport he had been chosen as a representative of the Victorian school-boy football team and he continued this interest, playing for Montague Rovers. In his teens he also won a 30 mile open road race on his bicycle..

Then came World War Two and, after some arguments with his par-ents who initially refused to sign the attestation form, Joe joined the war effort at Melbourne Town Hall on 29 August, 1941. Over the next few years he served in the Middle East, Syria and Greece, and was on his way to Crete when Australian troops were re-called because of the situation in New Guinea. After further training, Joe was despatched to New Guinea, serving initially with the 2/7th battalion, and later with the 2/11th.

He was wounded in action on 26 June, 1945 and was then involved in a “kangaroo hop” of hospitals in New Guinea, Townsville and along the east coast, fi nally arriving at Heidelberg Repat. on 22 November, 1945. One of Joe’s fondest memories of the time was a visit by Gracie Fields to the

hospital in New Guinea. She sat on the end of Joe’s bed and sang “Ava Maria” which he had suggested when she asked for requests. It remained a favourite for the rest of his life.

One of the doctors who attended to Joe in New Guinea was Dr Bob Ed-wards and they argued at length over the seriousness of Joe’s wounds. Many years later, when the family was living in Kew, one of the children was ill and was taken to a highly-recommended local clinic. When the door opened Dr Edwards appeared and, noticing Joe in the waiting-room, he groaned “Not you again. I thought I had seen the last of you.”

Joe’s sister Peggy was a regular visitor while he was in Heidelberg and on one occasion she took with her a friend, Ailsa Lucas, whose family had a milkbar in Port Melbourne. When

Joe was discharged the following year a romance blossomed - Joe’s defence was that, still being on crutches, he couldn’t get away-and they married in 1947. When he recovered from his wounds Joe resumed playing football for Montague Rovers, and also played in the seconds for Port Melbourne.

He started working in the offi ce at Dunlop in Montague but hated being inside. So a friend took him down to the waterfront and Joe worked as a wharfi e for 45 years, mainly at Port Melbourne but also later on at Western Port.

Joe and Ailsa’s fi rst home in 1947 was in Kew and it was there that the family was born: twins (who died in infancy) in 1948, Gwendolyn in 1949, and Bruce in 1951. Family caravan trips in summer and visits to Windy Hill in the winter became part of the

routine.In 1964 the family moved to Box

Hill North and Bruce started playing football for Box Hill Pioneers. Joe became head trainer and over the next decade the Campbell family became heavily involved with the “Pioneers” who won premierships in four succes-sive years while moving from D-grade to A-grade.

During the 1960s Joe and Ailsa started visiting Flinders, camping ini-tially and playing a lot of golf. Within a few years they had bought a house at Flinders. Ailsa died in 1996 and Joe moved to Balnarring in 2001. As the golfi ng became a bit too much for him Joe’s focus was on bowls and his garden.

A very big part of Joe’s life was the RSL. He was a member of Kew RSL when the family lived in that suburb and later became heavily involved with the Box Hill branch. He was on the committee and organised the An-zac Day services. Joe would frequent-ly call in on his way home from work and, if Ailsa phoned, the staff were instructed to say “Sorry. He has just left.”

Joe joined the Flinders RSL in 1987, was president for 19 years, and was made a life member in 1999. He or-ganised the Anzac Day services, was the welfare offi cer for the branch and was part of a formidable pair with Christie Johnson (temporary Secretary since 1946!). Joe was the Flinders del-egate to RSL Peninsula zone meetings and, before her illness, Ailsa was also involved in all these activities.

Both Joe and Ailsa were early mem-bers of the Probus Club in Flinders. They played a lot of golf together, es-pecially in their early Flinders years, with Joe winning the B-grade champi-onship one year. The club then put in a bowling green for older members and this gave Joe a new interest.

Joe Campbell was held in high re-gard by the Flinders/Balnarring com-munity and his contribution to the Flinders RSL was invaluable. As his old mate Christie Johnson comment-ed “He was a great bloke, Joe.” That probably says it all.

The passing of a Flinders veteranThe passing of a Flinders veteran

A great bloke: Private Joe Campbell aged 20. Joe the senior citizen, aged 89.

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It is very important not to wait until your child experiences a toothache to visit the dentist. By having routine check-ups from an early age, it can help to eliminate the fear of the dental setting and establish a good dental routine they can follow throughout their lives.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTIONSATURDAY 16th FebruaryBAXTER7 Geza Court 10.15-10.45amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766

SOMERVILLE9 One Chain Road 10.15-10.45amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77661 Ronald Court 11.00-11.30amL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766188 Jones Road 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776613 Blackwood Rise 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77661a Diane Court 12.30-1.00pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77662 & 3 / 76 Eramosa Road East 1.00-1.30pmBaywest Somerville 5977 966014 Callum Avenue 1.00-1.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 776624 Drovers Lane 1.00-1.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 77668 Woodlands Drive 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 73334/57 Station Street 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 733326 Sweet Wattle Place 3.00-3.30pmHarcourts 5970 733312 Willowdene Close 12.00-12.30pmL.Cooper Real Estate 5977 7766

TYABB43 Kathleen Crescent 11.00-11.30amSatchwells 5979 18889 Banksia Crescent 11.00-11.30amCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35552/28 Orchard Grove 11.30-12.00 noonSatchwells 5979 1888

HASTINGS2 Spring Street 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 733324 Lantons Way 10.30-11.00amHarcourts 5970 73337/119 Victoria Street 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 733318 Kurrajong Street 12.00-12.30pmSatchwells 5979 188816 Sunset Rise 12.00-12.30pmHarcourts 5970 733316 Pinewood Drive 12.00-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35555/21 Spring Street 1.15-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73338 Melaleuca Drive 1.30-2.00pmSatchwells 5979 188835 Olivia Way 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 733339 Elisa Place 2.15-2.45pmHarcourts 5970 733316 Kuan Yin Place 2.30-3.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 3555

CRIB POINT38 Park Road 10.00-10.30amBaywest Somerville 5977 9660128 Disney Street 11.00-11.30amBaywest Somerville 5977 96607 Austin Court 11.00-11.30amCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35551 Orotava Street 11.30-12.00 noonCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35555 Milne Street 11.30-12.00 noonSatchwells 5979 18884/26 Point Road 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 733312 Pettit Street 2.00-2.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888

BITTERN16 Kinfauns Lane 12.00-12.30pmTallon First National 5979 300067 The Bittern Boulevard 12.30-1.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355553 The Bittern Boulevard 12.30-1.00pmSatchwells 5979 18881&6 / 23 Myers Road 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 733310 Warrenda Place 1.00-1.30pmSatchwells 5979 18888 Hector Close 1.00-1.30pmTallon First National 5979 30003 Wilson Avenue 2.00-2.30pmTallon First National 5979 30002 Dunstan Street 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 733385 The Bittern Boulevard 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

SOMERS78 Kennedy Road 12.15-12.45pmHarcourts 5970 73333 Ti Tree Court 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

BALNARRING25 Balnarring Road 11.15-11.45amHarcourts 5970 7333

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Address: 8 Hector Close, BITTERNPrice: $485,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

THE moment you walk up the exposed aggregate driveway of this beautiful and stylish home, located in one of Bittern’s most sought-after precincts, you can’t fail to be impressed. With an appealing facade and landscaped front garden, the home has plenty of street appeal. Once through the front door, the wide formal entry with gleaming porcelain fl oor tiles shows you have found something special. A formal lounge is to one side and the separate study a little further up can be closed off from the hallway for privacy. Centrally located, the designer kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space and quality stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher. The kitchen overlooks a large, open-plan area incorporating the dining and family room, which has access to a fantastic undercover entertaining area at the rear, which runs the width of the home. The three bedrooms have been zoned for privacy. The master bedroom is at one end of the home and features an ensuite and walk-in robe. The other bedrooms have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. The 661-square metre block offers plenty of space with established trees offering plenty of shade to enjoy the landscaped gardens. With all the extras discerning buyers crave, this impeccably presented home will not leave you wanting.

Decidedly different with wow factor


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Shop 1, 34 High StreetHastings, 3915

HASTINGS $430,000

Situated in one of the best locations in Hastings, this 3 bedroom home is only a proverbial ‘stone’s throw’ away from the Hastings Foreshore. With two open living zones, this property features a spacious lounge with Coonara, formal dining or study area, a central solid timber kitchen with gas cook top, electric wall oven and dishwasher plus large dining or family room. Through the sliding door is a huge paved undercover entertaining area perfect for those summer BBQ’s. All bedrooms have built-in robes and the main bedroom

through lock up garage and a large backyard offering plenty of privacy and space.

ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE BY THE BAY

BITTERN $475,000 - $485,000

Positioned close to all Bittern has to offer, this 3 bedroom property offers modern open living with dining, family room and lounge, s/s appliances & dishwasher to the kitchen, plus air con and central heating to ensure you stay comfortable all year round. Other features include BIR and WIR/ensuite to main, double lock up garage with remote, large garage and cubby house for the kids.

BITTERN BEAUTY

BITTERN $450,000

Perfectly setup for the tradesman, truck driver or grey nomad this property has it all. An exposed aggregate driveway runs alongside the house giving easy access to the large, fully powered shed & workshop that has ample parking for the work ute or truck. The workshop has loads of storage and bench

rest of the family this 3BR property offers modern kitchen with high quality granite bench tops, d/w and s/steel appliances, 2 living areas, BIR, FES to main, central heating & evaporative cooling. Other features include 20 person swim spa, enclosed tiled area with high quality roll up patio blinds and ceiling fans.

IDEAL SET UP!!…HOME BUSINESS…STORING CARAVAN, TRUCK OR BOAT?

PRICE REDUCED

CRIB POINT $335,000

This neat & tidy 3BR home is sure to make a great

and lounge. The bedrooms all have BIR’s and outside is a high clearance double carport with access through to the rear yard and a large shed

Property has been recently painted & landscaped.

RUSTIC CHARM

BALNARRING $730,000

Meander down the trim gravel drive and you know there is something about this stunning home that sets it apart from the pack. Light and space with soaring ceilings above the step down lounge and

with 900mm s/steel range & d/w. 3 bedrooms and an upstairs loft, new bathroom and s/system cooling. Also including a massive 9m x 20m shed.

2 ACRES - COUNTRY CHARM

CRIB POINT $230,000 - $250,000

Neat and tidy 2BR unit only few minutes walk to The Cellars & train station and short drive to the jetty. The well-presented unit has s/steel appliances, dual access bathroom, BIR’s to both bedrooms, ducted heating, low maintenance gardens and a single garage. Great start for investors with a current lease in place until August next year currently returning $260 Per week.

SANDSTONE BEAUTY

HASTINGS $199,000

Step out your front door and enjoy the convenience of this prime location. This entry level property would make the perfect investment or

bright kitchen facing the street, 2 lbedrooms with BIR’s, electric heating and cooking and off street parking. Currently returning $200pw to an established tenant or with vacant possession.

TOWN AT YOUR DOORSTEP

CRIB POINT $279,000-$299,000

Craftsman built, this near new unit features light

doors leading to an open living room. A tiled meals adjoins a concrete courtyard, kitchen has Blanco appliances, main bedroom with FES and there is a single garage with internal access. Carpets & blinds, downlights, GDH, water tank & pump, 5 star energy rating and full builders guarantee.

CALLING ALL INVESTORS

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CRIB POINT $400,000 +

Delightful 3BR home set on 1/4 acre in quiet street with established landscaped gardens. Gas heating & s/system air-conditioning, BIR’s to bedrooms plus WIR and FES to main. Large lounge and formal dining, slate

appliances and s/steel dishwasher. Step out from the family & dining room to a paved undercover alfresco area complete with outdoor spa.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

BITTERN $895,000

Located in the exclusive Kinfauns estate this property really does offer everything. Immaculate grounds, sweeping colour concreted drive and established trees spotted throughout the approx. 2 acre block. This resort-style, private oasis has a solar heated IG pool, cabana and rear merbau timber deck, all surrounded by established low maintenance gardens. The home itself is stunning with polished timber boards and ornate architraves, cornices and ceiling roses. Modern features include a monitored alarm system, ducted vacuum & 5 x r/ cycle air conditioning units. There is a huge family room off the kitchen, rumpus room, casual meals area and a study plus 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL

HASTINGS $500,000+

Situated in a lovely private court, among some of the most exclusive properties in town and within close proximity to foreshore, this surprisingly large family home also has plenty of privacy. With 5 bedrooms plus study, the master bedroom features large walk in robe and full ensuite. The open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher is offset by a spacious meals and family room. Perfect for entertaining this property has the package. A large rumpus room/ home theatre, formal lounge, dining and alfresco area, what more could you want.Outside, there is ample off street parking, double lock up garage with rear access; and for the family boat or caravan, separate side access to yard. Nestled on 605m2 of land surrounded by low maintenance landscaped gardens, this property offers the lifestyle at an affordable price.

PRIME POSITION

HASTINGS $285,000+

First home buyers, investors, do yourself a favour and book an inspection to see this one! Recently renovated this property is ready to go, features include 4BR’s (massive master bedroom!), BIR’s to 3 bedrooms, huge lounge room, heating and cooling, kids play area plus open plan dining area off the kitchen. Outside you have a covered entertaining area overlooking the IG pool.

BIGGER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

SOLD


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4/82 high street, hastings 5979 8833

“Victoria Heights”HASTINGS Negotiable over $300,000

An exclusive release of brand new, 3BR single storey townhouses located 50m to High Street. King-size main bedroom with WIR & FES, family

including s/steel appliances, gas cooking, quality carpets, heating and cooling, private landscaped gardens and 5 star energy rating.

So close to the heart of town, this three bedroom home is on a good sized block and leased until August 2013 with a return of $14,556pa. A good investment or take the option of a longer settlement and move right in yourself. Plenty of scope to improve the property or just be comfortable and this close to town - you could sell the car.

HASTINGS $320,000Throw Away The Car Keys

BALNARRING Negotiable over $585,000Tranquil Family Living - 1/4 AcreThis comfortable and well-designed home has exceptional living zones overlooking lovely manicured gardens, four bedrooms - main with WIR & FES + parents retreat - games room, family room and meals area, well appointed kitchen with dishwasher and outside is an in-ground pool which is self chlorinated & solar heated. There is also a spa & entertaining area.

family homes boasts generous block, full ensuite, evaporative cooling,

ring now for an appointment.

HASTINGS $399,990Genuine Five Bedrooms

Brand new, 2BR units built with quality workmanship and modern facade. Designer kitchens with s/steel cooking appliances, open-plan living area, main bedroom with WIR & dual entry bathroom, BIR to 2nd bedroom. Tiled

landscaped courtyard. Walking distance to schools, shops & parkland.

CRIB POINT $295,000

Milne Terrace - NOW COMPLETEImmaculately presented 5BR home with all the “I wants” you can think of. Big bedrooms, FES, splendid kitchen, GDH, cooling, double garage - all on a big block with entertaining area, rear yard access and much more. This

and live in it yourself. Priced to sell now so make an appointment today.

‘Shangri - La’HASTINGS $449,990

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TRENDY Tyabb living is yours to enjoy with this quality unit, which is still in near-new condition. The living areas are surprisingly large with space for a decent sized three-piece lounge suite and a long dining table. The dining area adjoins a bright, galley-style kitchen that has plenty of cupboard space and stainless-steel appliances, including an under-bench oven and dishwasher. Both bedrooms have built-in robes and share the one bathroom. The single garage has internal access. Built to a very high standard with quality fi xtures and fi ttings, this unit has a great location and is within walking distance of town and will appeal to buyers looking for a low-maintenance property.

Address: 2/28 Orchard Grove, TYABBPrice: $315,000Agency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

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35 High Street,Hastings tallon.com.au 5979 3000

Tallon

CYNTHIAGALLINAPhone:0438 773 627

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

HASTINGS

Mum Deserves It

For Sale: $439,000

This beautiful home has everything you could ask for. Wide front verandahs, a welcoming entrance and inside be impressed by the large formal dining, lounge room, open plan living and meals area adjacent to the generous timber kitchen with d/w, plus a reading room or study. There are 3 bedrooms with BIRs, the master features WIR & FES, and the family bathroom boasts twin basins and sunken bath. Also has GDH & ducted vacumm.

HASTINGS

Sweet and Low

For Sale: $240,000

This 2 storey, 2BR townhouse is ideally located close to the centre of town, the foreshore and transport.Downstairs is a European kitchen with gas cooking, d/w and laundry facilities. The open plan living/dining area has French doors leading out to the paved courtyard fringed where there is a garden shed. Both bedrooms have BIR’s and share a renovated bathroom. New carpets, freshly painted and well-presented.

BITTERN

Location, Location, Location

For Sale: $295,000

As-new, 5-star energy rating 3BR, 2 bathroom unit. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 with BIR’s. Lounge, with

top, under-bench oven & d/w. Secure courtyard at the side, water tank and fully fenced front garden. At the rear is a single garage with internal entry. Largest unit on the block, walking distance to shops, transport and the Bittern Market. Expected rental income approx $295-$300pw.

BITTERN

A Touch Of ClassYou will be instantly impressed by the appealing facade and landscaped front garden of this stylish home. Featuring gleaming porcelain tiles, formal lounge, large study, master bedroom with FES & WIR, central kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space + s/steel appliances including d/w. Large open-plan dining & family room with access to covered entertaining area.

HASTINGS

Outstanding Value in the Solar Estate

For Sale: $385,000

Great value buying with four bedrooms plus study, open plan living and kitchen/meals area. Master bedroom has FES and all bedrooms have BIRs. Set on a beautiful garden block of 723m2 approx with outdoor entertainment pergola & double carport. Currently let until August 2013 and returning $365pw, this is also a great opportunity for investors seeking a hassle free addition to their property portfolio.

PRICE REDUCED

Garden Delight

For Sale: $455,000

Practical home surrounded by attractive, low maintenance gardens. An open plan lounge and dining area with split heating/cooling system includes a large functional kitchen

robes and neutral decor throughout the home. Tucked away in a no-through road with rural pasture at the rear, this house would be ideal for a young family searching for an affordable home in the Balnarring property market.

BALNARRING

CRIB POINT

Investors Take Note

For Sale: $435,000

An excellent opportunity not to be missed for the smart investor looking to secure property in Westernport with a great return. Two identical homes on the one title separately metered and fenced. Each home features: 3 bedrooms, large lounge room, meals area, kitchen with gas cooking and a single carport. Located close to the HMAS Naval base and schools, these income earning homes currently achieve $225pw each.

INVESTORS

5.3%+ RETURN

Great Value Doesn’t Last Long

For Sale: $340,000

Three-bedroom home with open plan living extending to a modern kitchen, main bedroom has FES & two with BIR’s. The home has s/system air-conditioning. There is plenty of scope to extend on the large block that has a double carport & garden shed. Let on a month-to-month basis at $275.00 per week. This is

sought after Old Tyabb area.

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

A Quiet Retreat

For Sale: $267,000

As new 2 bedroom unit set on a block of 4. Two good sized bedrooms main with WIR and dual access bathroom. A good size lounge, modern kitchen with s/s appliances and separate meals area with sliding doors that leads to the rear paved courtyard. Tiled and carpeted throughout. S/s a/c for year round comfort. Single garage with house entry and remote door.

BITTERN

Don’t Be A Slave To Rent

Inspect Saturday 16th Feb, 2.00-2.30pmFor Sale: $365,000

This 3BR home presents in near new condition. The main bedroom has a WIR & FES and two others have BIR’s. Tiled entry leads to a good-size lounge & formal dining area with a large timber kitchen featuring gas cook top, wall oven, d/w and plenty of bench space. A 2nd living area is at the other end of the home along with the bathroom, toilet & laundry.

PRICE REDUCED

3 Wilson Street

BITTERN

Unlimited Potential

For Sale: $385,000

Don’t be put off by the humble appearance of this home, for it has unlimited potential on a 1/4 acre block. This cedar home has all the essentials for a wonderful property with downstairs living area featuring cathedral ceiling, Coonara and s/system heating & cooling. There is a bedroom and bathroom, timber kitchen plus meals area opening to the rear deck. Upstairs are 2 more bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and powder room.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villas

For Sale: $465,000

Beautifully located, double storey townhouse with three bedrooms and bathrooms. Open-plan living area including a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. Main bedroom with WIR & FES + balcony. Upstairs is a study & extra lounge room. As you would expect there is also ducted heating & air-conditioning. Outside is a double garage with rear roller door and paved entertainment area.

BITTERN

Stately PresenceImmaculately presented home on 2 acres with large foyer, study & powder room to one side plus formal lounge with feature columns to the other. Glistening tiles through to the informal living & meals area. Stunning granite kitchen has walk-in pantry, twin draw dishwasher, gas s/steel cook top & wall oven. Upstairs is a theatre room, main bedroom with spa ensuite & WIR.


16 Kinfauns Lane

HASTINGS

Excellent First Home Or Investment

For Sale: $337,000

tradesperson or even empty nesters looking to downsize. This property offers open plan lounge and meals area, recently updated kitchen with s/steel appliances including dishwasher. Outside is a large covered deck with cafe blinds. Set on a large 725m2 block, there is a single carport, garden shed and huge garage/workshop. The large front yard is enclosed with hedging and is very private.

Family Values

For Sale: $380,000 +

On a 1012m2 (approx) block, this 4BR plus study home presents excellent value & opportunity. Inside is a large living room with gas heating, ample kitchen

area which will accomodate an 8 seater dining table and down the hall are the bedrooms, inc. master bedroom with WIR & FES. Outside is a pergola and spa, promising plenty of summer fun.

BITTERNPRICE

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HASTINGS

Position Perfect - Price Perfect

For Sale: $249,000

This 2 bedroom unit ideally located within walking distance to the town centre of Hastings is excellent value. The neat and tidy home which has been freshly painted features a large living area with split system air con and there is ducted heating throughout. The kitchen is more than adequate and there is a separate laundry, bathroom and separate W.C. Outside this unit boasts a generous paved courtyard and DLUG including storage room.

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PRICE REDUCED

8 Hector Close



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SET in a private garden behind a stand of mature trees, this solid brick property is well-presented and is within easy access of the new Peninsula Link freeway. The fl at block is well-fenced with plenty of scope to landscape further and there is a nice paved patio area. The home measures 139-square metres (15 square) and has exposed beams throughout which add a rustic touch. The neat kitchen has timber benchtops, an upright gas stove and tiled splashbacks. The adjoining dining area has a Coonara woodheater and there is air-conditioning in the formal lounge. From the family room you can step out to the patio. There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, that share the one bathroom.

Get Craig on your list

Address: 30 Craig Avenue, TYABBPrice: $330,000Agency: L.Cooper Real Estate Somerville , 3/1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 7766Agent: Phil Stone, 0412 226 758

REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE Est 1989

Proudly Independently Owned & Operated

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,Somerville, 5977 7766

Phil Stone 0412 226 758Hugh Gamble 0401 319 811 www.lcooper.com.au

TYABB $330,000

First home buyers and investors be sure to inspect this smart property. Ideally located and fastidiously presented, this 3 bedroom, solid brick residence features formal lounge area with air-conditioning, exposed beams throughout, centrally located kitchen & dining area with Coonara woodheating, good-sized family room with access out to a paved courtyard overlooking the backyard which has potential for a 2nd dwelling (S.T.C.A), single carport and only about three minutes drive to the new Peninsula Link.

Smart Choice

SOMERVILLE - 14 Callum Avenue $485,000

Located on enormous block 1/4 acre approx and set in a court location amoungst quality properties, this home includes a formal lounge room, ducted heating, large open plan dining & family area with stainless steel applicances to the kitchen. Also has reverse cycle air-conditioning, 3 bedrooms plus study, fabulous outdoor pergola - fully enclosed with cafe blinds, lovely garden setting, side access to huge shed with high span roller door and double garage with remote.

Relaxed Lifestlye, Dynamic Locale

SOMERVILLE - 24 Drovers Lane $875,000

This hidden sanctuary is located on 5 picturesque acres and features a charming five-bedroom family home with four separate living zones. A peaceful outdoor entertainers paradise features a huge solar heated in-ground pool with gas heated spa and a terrific outdoor paved pergola area has BBQ with mains gas. Separate 30” x 40” shed and double carport plus handy outdoor toilet. Other outbuildings include two stables, two lock up yards and three paddocks which add sub-division potential (STCA) to the property.

The Ultimate Retreat

SOMERVILLE - 13 Blackwood Rise $570,000 - $599,000

Built to the highest of standards, this modern family home, located in the exclusive Hedgeley Dene estate has lovely low-maintenance gardens that complement the fine features & luxurious finishes to this exceptional single-level residence. Offering spacious living and indoor & outdoor entertaining areas, five bedrooms - main with FES - three large living areas with r/cycle air-conditioning plus feature fireplace, there is a spacious family room, modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, spa bath and salt chlorinated I.G pool and triple garage.

Designer Style - Stunning Living

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tallon.com.au

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

ALF TALLONPhone:5979 3000

TallonBAXTER - FOR SALE

Excellent Exposure

For Sale: $1,500,000

Dual access corner block measuring 1474m2 situated on Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road. Zoned Business 1, the site is let to a hand car wash + kebab shop with permits. 10 year lease with a 10 year option. Returning $80,000pa + GST + Ogs. CPI + market reviews in lease. Zoning allows for 2-3 storey develop-ment + underground carpark (STCA). Brick workshop (9mx7m) with toilet & dual roller doors. Site has three-phase power. Long settlement available.

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

As-New Factory With 2 Roller Doors

For Lease: $19,800pa + GST

As new factory on a block of 6 in Bray Street, Hastings. Measuring Approx 369m2., the well-built factory has two

Landlord willing to negotiate depending on terms.

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

For Sale: $54,600 per annum

Flinders Road, this 572m2 factory is well-built with good access.

Male & female toilets Large 5.3m high electric roller door Power to front nature strip, 3 phase power in factory.

Prominent Location

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

For Sale: $1,050,000

shops show excellent returns.Shop 1: The new home of The Jewel Shed (moving in this month with lease signed)Shop 2= Tallon First National Real EstateShop 3= Tallon First National Real EstateDouble brick construction with car parking out front plus 1 dedicated off-street park at rear. Well presented with high exposure corner location.

Three Retail Shops - INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

HIGH EXPOSURE


HOME PORT

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 35552100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastingswww.century21hastings.com.au

HASTINGS 16 Kuan Yin Place

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION.Affordable spacious family home set on a 770sqm approx allotment, with two street frontages and side gate access into the large backyard. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas & double remote garage with rear roller door. Other special features include a huge decked outdoor pergola, ducted heating, wood fire heater,energy efficiency & opposite beautiful parklands.Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days.

REALISATION AUCTION

MOST AFFORDABLE HOME IN THE AREA!

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AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 3.00pm. On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 2.30-3.00pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

AUCTION - YES, IT’S GOING TO BE SOLD!!

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION.Accommodating for the largest of families, this 4 bedroom home boasts master bedroom with dressing room & ensuite with corner spa bath. A further 3 bedrooms are upstairs with a separate living area leading out to a huge balcony with great views. Other notable features include ductedheating, air conditioning, outdoor pergola and four car carport on a large allotment.Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days!

AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 12:30pm. On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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HASTINGS 16 Pinewood Drive

PLENTY OF SPACE!

IDEAL FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION.Affordable & immaculately presented, 5 yearold, quality built home in popular Tyabb location. Featuring 3 larger than usual bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite, 3 living area’s, stunning kitchen with stainless steel appliances quality fixtures & fittings and attractive mature landscaped gardens.Still under builders guarantee, Genuine vendor says SELL, SELL, SELL!Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days.

AUCTION: Saturday, March 16th at 11:30am. On-Site.VIEW: Saturday 11.00-11.30amAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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TYABB 9 Banksia Crescent

MUST BE SOLD!BITTERN 67 The Bittern Boulevard

PRICE: Offers Over $455,000VIEW: Saturday 12:30-1:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

On entering this 4 bedroom home you will be captivated by the spaciousness, the formal lounge & dining is situated at the front of the home, adjoining is the kitchen, family & meals area, both lookingout & accessible to the covered outdoor entertaining & the lovely mature gardens at the rear of the yard. The sealed driveway leads to the remote controlled D/B garage with internal access. This home is as new & is still under builder’swarranty. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 7 Austin Court

PRICE: $385,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30amAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Three bedroom home on approx 758sqm allotment features paved pathways leading to a great outdoor entertaining area, there is also a chook pen and garden shed. Upon entering the homeyou will be captivated by the largeformal/informal living area, the exposed cathedral ceilings and the country style kitchen with all modern appliances. Sealed driveway leads to a double garageunder roofline. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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Are you looking for something a little different with huge potential and plenty of character? This beautiful, light-filled historic cottage offers two double bedrooms opening from a wide arched hallway, a spacious living room featuring glass French doors opening onto the front verandah and a double sided fireplace separating the living and dining areas. A large, functional kitchen with freestanding stainless steel oven is positioned to the side of the home and a sunroom at the rear of the property features large windows and doors opening out to the backyard where there is a garden shed. Incorporating period plaster detail and polished timber floors, this attractive residence opens to an expansive front yard with single carport and the foundation for a lovely cottage garden. A possible development site, the property includes street access to Creswell Street and a large 700sqm (approx) allotment.

Bittern 2538 Frankston-Flinders Road

Auction Saturday 16th February at 11.00amPrice Guide: $280,000 - $310,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3599Open Saturday 10.30-11.00am*

“Creswell Cottage” - Period Charm plus Great Potential

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Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

AUCTIONTHIS SATURDAY

Achievement has its own rewards & this is one of them. A statement in luxury & style, this stunning custom built residence offers nearly 60squares of accommodation, delivering a spectacular lifestyle package. The home comprises of an open dining & family room, designer kitchen, home cinema room, four bedrooms - all with built-in robes and a home office. A palatial master suite features a luxurious ensuite and spacious walk in wardrobe. The home is complemented by a high level of quality inclusions such as gas log fire, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and the stunning alfresco with plumbed BBQ & electronically controlled blinds. Positioned on 6,800sqm (approx) the property includes a tennis court, a solar heated pool & gas spa with a self contained pool house. A huge barn has two double lock up garages and a separate double carport offering ample storage for all the big boy toys.

Bittern 39 Sandstone Island Circle

Refined Indulgence - Resort Style Living

Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

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Bittern Living At Its FinestThis immaculate 4BR plus study family home with three separate living areas will impress! With heaps of room for entertaining, refrigerated ducted cooling & outlook over farmland. Large kitchen with s/steel appliances overlooks the family, meals, rumpus & rear entertaining area. Other features include master with FES & WIR, garage with drive through access & ducted heating. Walk to shops, train station & primary school.

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

Price By Negotiation $420,000 - $470,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3597Open Saturday 3.30-4.00pm*

Bittern 85 The Bittern Boulevard 4 2 2

Cottage Appeal & Charm - 2/3 Acre (approx)This classic story book cottage on 2/3 acre has large sweeping living areas, including a formal entry,inviting lounge and dining room, large study or fourth bedroom, family and meals area adjacent to a hardwood timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances and large walk in pantry. Additional features include cathedral ceilings, air conditioning upstairs & down, woodheater and ducted heating throughout.

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

Price By Negotiation $580,000 - $630,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3659Open Saturday 2.30-3.00pm*

Bittern 2 Dunstan Street 4 2 2

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www.satchwells.com.au1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageHASTINGSBALNARRING

03 5979 188803 5983 5509

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HASTINGSAsking $300,000+

A selection of 2BR or 3BR units have become available within 50m of the Hastings Shopping precinct. Open plan living, BIRs to bedrooms, family bathroom, sep toilet

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HASTINGSAsking $299,500

Solid as a rock and oozing with potential this brick home is located a stone’s throw from Main Street Hastings. Basic and neat this home offers 3BRs all with robes,

gas wall furnace with duct to main bedroom, 1 bathroom and spacious living area.

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Tucked away in Crib Point, this two storey residence is full of options.

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potential to subdivide S.T.C.A. The property offers 3 bedrooms with robes the master with WIR and ensuite, zoned living with the kids wing at the rear including the 2nd living room and the parents living bedrooms at the front.

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CRIB POINTAsking $355,000

Tucked away in a quiet street of Crib Point this fabulous weatherboard home is liv-able in its current condition and has great bones to slowly renovate to one’s own

FABULOUS RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY ON A LARGE BLOCK12 Pettit Street - Inspect Sat 2.00-2.30pm


tidy 4 bedroom home that is large in size and perfect for all. Each bedroom has built in robes, the master bedroom offers a spacious walk in robe and ensuite. A

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TYABBAsking $390,000-$410,000

Bird lovers look no further!!!!!! This pristine property has been landscaped with native gardens and will suit a true garden lover that wants an easy to care for house with lovely native gardens. This 4yr young house certainly stands out from the crowd and has loads of street appeal.

NATIVE GARDENS WITH A LOVELY HOME43 Kathleen Crescent - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

BITTERNAsking $900,000 - $950,000

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Occupying coveted Court position with direct laneway access and only minutes to primary school and direct laneway to foreshore reserve and beach. This charming home has many period features.

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Low maintenance and family living come together to offer more that the usual space, this large unit features 3 bedrooms (all with BIRs and master

in designer style. Features include stainless steel appliances in kitchen.

PERFECT & MODERN, READY FOR A NEW OWNER8 Melaleuca Drive - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

CRIB POINTAsking $285,000

3 brand new 2 bedroom villas featuring quality workmanship and modern facade are now available in Crib Point. Features include designer kitchen with stainless steel cooking appliances, open plan living areas, main bedroom with walk in robe and semi ensuite, other bedroom with built in robe.

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to the foreshore and marina. Beautifully spacious this substantial home provides 2 separate formal living areas, superbly designed kitchen.

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CRIB POINTAsking $352,500-$359,000

Generous proportions and all the features of a spacious home is what these 3 units have to offer. Features include high ceilings and grand entry hall with

concreted courtyard, family sized kitchen with Blanco appliances.

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Yes that’s right an opportunity has come along to build that dream home

mts across the front this block has its own street frontage with rear access also. All services are available and only minutes from Crib Point Shops.

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BITTERNAsking $625,000

We are proud to offer this immaculate two storey residence located in a prime location of Bittern. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 with ensuites, (4th

that could easily be transformed into a theatre room.

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TYABBAsking $349,000

This character home located in the heart of Tyabb features 3 spacious bedrooms all with built in robes and semi ensuite. A hostess kitchen with dishwasher, large

access from lounge gives an undercover area for all your entertaining needs.

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It is our pleasure to offer this delightful 3 year young unit. The property

single lock up garage. Featuring built in robes, split system heating & cooling,

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588Fully set up, purpose built factory

with equipment less than a year old. One hoist. Well known amongst many car yards in the area. Cheap rent, new lease

available. Custom detailing, paint

CAR DETAILING

$69,500

JUICE & YOGHURT BAR10 cutting stations, 2 basins.

The oldest salon in M’ton now available to buy. Excellent

equipment, good location, RPR stock. New leased offered for this

spacious, bright salon.

HAIR SALON

$75,000 + sav

FLORIST

Currently fully managed in S/C, well-established with excellent marketing systems in place.

Manicurist space sub-let. Weekly

HAIR & BEAUTY

$100,000 + sav

UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand product range &

opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant,

ceramic/tiling products. Large

Large shop with double storey 3 bedroom premises attached. High density residential area

provides captured market. Small amount of takeaways. Established 20+ years.

GENERAL STORE

$79,000 + sav

Selling a huge variety of items from stationery, toys, hardware, party supplies etc. Trades 5 ½ days in shopping strip. Cheap

rent.

RETAIL DISCOUNT PRODUCTS

$75,000 + sav

Great location opposite station, selling chicken & pizza with deliveries. Opens daily from

11.30am. Well presented shop with good equipment. Established 8 years.

TAKEAWAY

NOW $88,000 + sav

Lovely, large, modern shop trading 5 days 6am to 3pm. Seats 15 inside with smokers’ courtyard. Very smart exterior presentation.

Rent $1964 pm inc with long lease.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$70,000 + sav

CAFE / TEA ROOM

$110,000 + sav

CAFÉ

$91,500 + sav

Seats 25 inside & 15 outside, in mall seating available.

Own front door to access shopping centre location, by

Safeway. Very good equipment including coolroom.

Ducted vacuums, intercoms & security systems. 3 vehicles

included. Established 25 years, have all systems in place with established clients & supplier

database.

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Est 50+ years on the Peninsula, well known to locals & industry. No competition in area, strong,

very well equipped.

MECHANICAL

$199,000 + sav

CLEANINGEst 28 years, has regular

account customers inc DHA and commercial. Covers Westernport side of Peninsula, two vendors work approx. 15-20 hours per

week. Stock included.

HEALTH CLUBEst 15 yrs in M’ton. Has party

room. Dress up room, disco room, large coffee/eat-in area with 15 tables & 120 chairs. New play

equipment with large playing area, CCTV, amusement machines.

Takeaway licence.

INDOOR PLAY CENTRE

NOW $230,000 + sav

Exclusive onsite facility at college campus has captured and local

market. Includes outdoor training areas. Enormous potential to build

on already solid business base. Lots of equipment, large database

for marketing.$240,000 inc. stock

Great position in very busy S/C,

seating area, consultancy room , juice bar (can be sublet). Promote organic products, specialty breads,

competitive prices. Long lease.

Supplies local families, farms & holidaymakers with pet

supplies and animal feed. Large showroom/factory with aquarium & hydrobath. All stock delivered,

long lease, website.

PET SHOP

$250,000 + sav $259,000 + sav

HEALTH FOOD RETAILER

$90,000

LAUNDRETTE

$315,000

Custom made switchboards, general sheetmetal fabricating.

Large showroom &

New lease offered.

CONTRACT LASER CUTTING

$600,000 + sav$315,000

ROOFING INSTALLATIONOperating 15 years, weekly T/O ave $8776. 27 current clients inc

Body Corps, hospital, medical centres, childcare centres, car

yards, factories etc. Has uniform, vendor will assist with training &

changeover.

COMMERCIAL CLEANINGCommercial, retail and domestic

work, with forward orders in

willing to stay on for 6 months.

$325,000

Huge potential for enthusiastic person to relocate this business,

will be fully trained. Work hours to

do mobile repairs & sharpening. Clients inc groomers, vets etc.

CLIPPER REPAIRS

$150,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSUp to date software and equipment,

art & design, logos, neoprene products etc. Printing, applications,

stickers, signs etc. In house kiln, digital laser. Sells to gift and souvenir shops nationwide. Forward orders in

$58,500 + sav

Expected to sell quickly! Great food court location, near new

equipment. Healthy food options inc soups. Currently

fully managed, offers excellent opportunity for owner operator.

$60,000 + sav

made to order hampers. Delivers in area, only one in this part of the Peninsula. Can be a single operation, beautifully presented

shop and website.

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151 No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria

32 years selling experience based on honesty and reliabilityREIV Business Brokers Committee Member

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

BUY YOURSELF A JOB

$129,500

HAIR SALON

Bright, well presented salon with 8 stations, opens 5 days Tuesday to Saturday. Established 2006, new lease offered. Computer package

$130,000 + sav

CAFEGreat looking shop with large

frontage on outside of S/C. Near new equipment, seats 30 inside & 35 outside. Has bakery facilities.

Ave weekly T/O $7,000+. Established 15 years.$139,000 W.I.W.O.

local home delivery, wholesale orders. To market 3 times a week.

This is a well appointed shop, clean, large coolrooms. Vendor will trial.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

$140,000 + sav

Well equipped shop with commercial kitchen, seats 4 in & 8 out. Est 30 years in industrial estate, trades

Mon-Fri 6.30am to 3pm. Large base of regular cash customers.

Easy to run with 2 staff.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

NOW $134,500 + sav

Est 30 yrs in busy Mornington, has loyal customers. Compact

shop, easy to run, good equipment, extensive menu.

Cheap rent only $916 per month,

casuals.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$182,000 + sav

Wire products manufacture and wholesale to nurseries, hardwares

etc also Caribbean Gardens. Sketches & drawings included,

willing to stay back and teach new owner. Needs to be relocated.

MANUFACTURING

$165,000 + savBUSINESS $190,000 + sav

FREEHOLD $460,000

Trades Tues to Sun 6-10pm. Seats 100, has bar, OFP,

commercial kitchen, dishwashing room. Attractive presentation in

prime area, Est 12 years, close to large car park. Fully

air-conditioned / heated.

LICENSED RESTAURANTLadies shoes, handbags,

gloves, jewellery etc, all quality merchandise. Potential to add Internet sales to website. Well

known in M’ton, features in town fashion shows and events.

Rent $1,933 pcm.

SHOES & ACCESSORIES

$170,000 + sav

wine cellars, sales of racks, cabinets, climate controls. No

licence required, popular website, registered trademark. Work in

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

SALES & SERVICESpecialists in mowing & gardening

equipment. Dealers with major suppliers and preferred repairer, warranty agents. Vendor ready to

retire, will stay on to assist. Stock approx. $150,000.

$4.25 Million + sav

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Corner site in suburban shopping centre. Seats 15 in / 10 outside. New, expensive display fridges.

Well known to loclas and close to major shopping mall. You can do a lot with this one – huge potential!

Concrete mini mix truck sub-contracts to Vic Mix. 2011 Hino

Turbo diesel still under warranty. Vendor will assist with training,

he now wishes to retire. Excellent opportunity for right person.

$150,000 + sav

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8 washers & 7 dryers. Service washing, drying, ironing &

alterations, dry cleaning agent. Opens 7 days, offers service 5 ½

days. Est. 27 years, very busy and peaks in January. Corner position

offers good exposure.

NEW $695,000 inc. stock

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Business and homeSELLING mixed lines including takeaways, groceries and gas, this well-established business is in a high-density residential area with no immediate competition. The business is well stocked and has a large coolroom. Monthly rental includes a comfortable three-bedroom home. The business trades seven days a week and provides a steady income. It is available on a trial basis if required.

General store, FRANKSTONPrice: $160,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Feathers, fur and fi nsTHIS well-known pet and aquarium supplies business has been established for about 25 years and has recently moved into new, modern premises with plenty of parking. The business stocks an extensive list of lines, including aquariums, pet food and accessories. The business trades 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Saturday and 10am to 2pm on Sunday. A fi ve-year lease began in November 2011 with two fi ve-year options.

Pet store, MORNINGTONPrice: $420,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151


Smooth operatorWITH a prime position on the corner of Shannon Street Mall and Station Street in Frankston, this business receives maximum exposure from the large amount of foot traffi c that passes daily. The juice bar can be easily run with a small number of staff and there are no franchise fees to eat into profi ts. The fi t-out is still in excellent condition and there is a secure lease in place.

Juice bar, FRANKSTONPrice: $98,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

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AFFORDABLE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY Tenant: Trigger Brothers (currently occupy both

adjoining shops) Short term tenancy Rental: $27,400*pa Building Area: 150m2* Located between Nepean Hwy and Bayside S/C Suit owner occupier and/or investor

PRIVATE SALE Alex Ham 0410 545 226 *approx

FRANKSTON 3/3 Ross Smith Avenue

As-new warehouseSET in a development of six, this as-new warehouse has a fl oor area of 369-square metres. It has container-height steel roller doors at the front and side of the building, which is on a concrete slab. There is three-phase power and a section at the front has been converted to make an offi ce with a kitchen and toilet. Each of the new warehouses has off-street parking for two or more vehicles.

Warehouse, HASTINGSPrice: $19,800 per annum, exclusive of GSTAgency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Tyabb centralWITH further development around Hastings predicted to accompany future expansion of its port, this is a great investment opportunity in the Western Port area. This building consists of two ground-fl oor commercial shops, one fi rst-fl oor offi ce suite and an apartment. Shop 1 on the ground fl oor and Suite 1 upstairs are priced at $295,000 and $255,000 respectively. Both premises are leased with a combined return of $33,600 a year. The upstairs apartment has just been let on a $13,000 a year lease and is priced at $240,000. Shop 2 on the ground fl oor has been sold.

1529 Frankston-Flinders Road, TYABBPrice: From $240,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Waterfront cafe without peerSITUATED opposite the beach along busy Point Nepean Road, this popular cafe has one of the best fi touts available. The business has a long lease and there is plenty of scope to increase trade as the business is closed one month per year and through January and February only trades fi ve days per week. Catering agreements are in place and there is seating for 75 inside and 35 outside. The owner is willing to offer the business on a trial basis.

Cafe, RYEPrice: On ApplicationAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184


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For Sale – Mount Martha

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Sale Price: $135,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Balnarring

Sale Price: $139,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale– Rosebud West

Bay Hotel & Social - A Unique Opportunity Not To Be Missed

Sale Price: $2.7 million ( Business Only) Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 or Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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Juicy Opportunity

Sale Price: $130,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Sale Price: $347,000Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Sale Price: $550,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184 Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Balnarring Restaurant

Sale Price: $180,000Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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• 2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes • Open Plan Kitchen & Lounge • Gas Cooking • Plenty Of Cupboard Space • Split System Air

Conditioning • Double Shower • Separate Toilet • Laundry• Single Car Garage • Outside Awnings • Rear Covered Patio

• Garden Shed • Easy Care Gardens

For Sale $140,000

For Sale $145,000

• Plenty Of Room To Move • Freshly Painted • Open Plan Living • 2 + Study or 3rd Bedroom • Large Open Living Area

• Gas Cook top • Electric Oven • Walk-in Pantry • Gas Log Fire• Split System Air-conditioning • Ceiling Fans Throughout

•2 Separate Toilets •Double Shower •Large Laundry • Covered Front Patio • Rear Entertainment Area •Water Tank

For Sale $198,000

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• Lounge /Sitting Room with Built in TV • Internal Laundry• Separate Bathroom/ Shower • Tiles to Wet Areas

• Great Court Location • 2 Bedrooms •Built-In Robes • Gas Oven • Air Conditioning • Rinnai Gas Heater • Dining Area With Bay Window • Lounge • Carpet Throughout • Vertical

Blinds • Large Bathroom • Sep Laundry • Sep Study or Storage Area • Carport with Ample Car Space • Security Doors• External Awnings • Garden Shed • Good Size Block

For Sale

$185,000

For Sale

$155,000

• Light & Bright • 2 Bedrooms • Built In-Robes • Walk-In Robe to 2nd Bedroom • Modern Kitchen • Quality Fittings Through

Out • Open Plan Living • Ducted Heating • Split SystemAir-Conditioning • Gas Cooking • Double Carport

• Ample Parking Space • Garden Shed • Good Size Block• Lovely Clean Home • Plenty Of Room For Extension

For Sale $195,000

• Well Presented • 2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes• Large Master Bedroom • Double Mirrored BIR’s To Main

• Bright Open Plan Kitchen • Beautiful Benchtops & Ample Cupboard Space • Dishwasher • Electric Oven

• Gas Hot Plates • High Ceilings• Rinnai Gas Heater

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•Spacious11/2 Bedrooms • Built In Robes • Open Plan Living • Near New Kitchen • Gas Hotplates & Oven • Dining Area• Floating Floor • Large Separate Laundry • Covered Rear Patio • Single Car Garage • Garden Shed • Good Size Yard

• Low Maintenance Gardens

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What affi nity do you have with the marine animals that are the drawcard for your business? Judy Muir: For more than 30 years we have watched a small population of dolphins go about their daily lives. We know more about them now, but our understanding is based on glimpses. Most of what happens in the marine environment takes place beneath the surface and beyond our gaze. As a crew, our combined 100 plus years of experience and research has given us amazing insight and a good working knowledge. From that we are able to balance environmen-tally responsible interactions between our swimmers and the dolphins. Torie Mackinnon: My childhood home was an aquarium on the fore-shore at Sorrento. I was raised on the beaches snorkelling, fossicking and exploring the shores and the shal-lows of Port Phillip, which gave me a natural affi nity with anything on or under the water. Seals are my fascina-tion, with their quirky characters and inquisitive natures. Seeing the dolphin families emerge and watching them transition from calves to mothers, mothers to grandmothers and beyond, developed my protective instincts and defi ned my respect for these amazing creatures. It is a privilege that very few of us get to experience on a daily basis and I treasure it dearly. What is your business plan? Judy Muir: Environmental consid-erations are the base for success. With 26 years behind us, I would have to admit that the business plan was, in its initial phases, organic. We had no secure tenure, so we planned year by year but always with a principled approach and with long-term sustain-ability as a goal. Torie Mackinnon: My business plan is an ever-changing document of goals, dreams and future projections. From the beginning it was to grow and expand; now it is to educate and create awareness of the fragile eco-system that exists on our doorstep. I operate on the belief that if you can create an ownership of something, people will want to respect and protect it. What special business considerations

are posed by working with a natural resource?Judy Muir: Dolphin tour operators work cooperatively and collabora-tively. We rely on other operators abiding by the legislation and we communicate throughout the trips. We depend on weather, fi sh stocks, migra-tory patterns in wildlife, and scarcity of resources. Dolphins depend on fi sh stocks and we have an increasing dependence on the stock market and global fi nancial trends as we cater for international tourists and compete for the expendable dollar. Torie Mackinnon: Fundamentally, we rely on the natural environment to operate and conduct our tours. With any future changes and developments we will consider the outcomes for the resource we rely so heavily upon, be it the seals and dolphins or the bay’s unique and fragile ecosystem. We aim to be sustainable and help others recognise the importance of protect-ing and enjoying our local natural resource. Are there any problems that your business would face compared to, say, a factory or a shop?Judy Muir: It’s not so bad rowing to work, but having a home-based offi ce presents problems as there is never a clear delineation between work time and home time. We rely on the support by government of good governance in the care of our environ-ment. A business owner in a factory or contained area has the right to make the workplace as clean and healthy as they wish or are legally bound to, whereas we are at the mercy of the public and the government to be cus-todians in concert with our business. A factory boss can close the door on a gale or control temperatures over summer. Our trips are weather de-pendent, therefore so is our income.Torie Mackinnon: Our business has many external elements that affect the day-to-day operations, from strong winds and inclement weather preventing the tours from operating, to the fact that we are working with wild animals that are not trained to conform to our visitations. The seals and dolphins live their own lives and choose to interact if they want to. We

Women who work with dolphinsWomen who work with dolphins

POLPERRO Dolphin Swims and Moonraker Dolphin Swims are Sorrento businesses that depend wholly on natural resources – dolphins, seals and Port Phillip. As well as being subject to the vagaries of weather and uncontrollable wildlife, Polperro and Moonraker come under extraordinary government regulations and scrutiny that do not apply to land-based businesses. They operate under three-year licences, which limit the daily number of “swims” and must provide detailed reports about passenger numbers and trips. Both businesses are family-run and have won industry awards. Despite the mountain of regulations, the two women behind the businesses – Judy Muir of Polperro and Torie Mackinnon of Moonraker – told KEITH PLATT they wouldn’t change a thing.

operate seasonally and work longer hours than a nine-to-fi ve business. Are there any regulatory requirements proposed that could affect your business?Judy Muir: The imposition of regulations and the limited size of this industry have actually ensured sustainability of the dolphin popula-tion. An open slather approach based on market forces and slashing red tape would have led to overdevelopment and not ensured the survival of the species. Torie Mackinnon: We are strong sup-porters of regulatory reform when it comes to wild animals and our marine environment. The regulations and licence conditions could possibly limit our business growth, but the end result ensures our visitations do not impact on the dolphins’ and seals’ environ-ment. What does the future hold?Judy Muir: Great opportunities for improving protection for dolphins, largely because they have become iconic and now have a dollar value apportioned to their survival. Without tourism and the industry-led push for the licensing of operators and strict operating laws, the dolphins may have gone the way of the pods that used to be in Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay.Torie Mackinnon: We will con-tinue to explore ways to expand and improve, delivering a range of tour options, from small group tours to a large capacity fi rst-class tour. We are greatly encouraged by the awards that have recognised the quality of service we provide and our positive attitude to eco-tourism.How do you promote your business? Judy Muir: Our advertising budget is paltry. Placing our dollars strategically and relying on word of mouth has given us a high profi le and branding. We invest in local product, highest quality gear, support charities and conduct educational sessions for free or at cost. We support research. Talk the talk, walk the walk. We have just adopted Facebook, are upgrading our website and we talk to our customers. Free ink – I suppose this article is free ink – brings us to the attention of the public.Torie Mackinnon: Moonraker is promoted internationally and domesti-cally through agents, inbound tour ope rators, print and electronic media and local publications. During the

season we have television and maga-zine advertising, and feature in travel shows. We have a lot of repeat busi-ness and word of mouth reviews.How many people do you employ (full time or part time)?Judy Muir: We have the full-time equivalent of 3.5 staff. Family members outside of that number are generous with unpaid support at every level. Torie Mackinnon: We have three full-time employees – myself and my mother, the founder of the company, our boat operations manager and 10 casuals – guides, receptionists and a research student. Do you feel that you know the dolphins and seals you see on a regular basis? Judy Muir: Yes. We know many as individuals. Each has a personality and temperament. We have assisted in many research projects and in dolphin population studies. It is apparent that dolphins know our crew as individuals and seek us out in a line of people. As we never touch dolphins, they are free to come close without any threat to their wellbeing. That is the magic and sheer beauty of these encounters. Seals are full of play and antics that provide great entertainment, presum-ably for them as well as us. The sad-dest thing to see is the now-common entanglement of seals in fi shing tackle and plastic bags. This year we also had a dolphin entangled in an illegal fi shing rig.Torie Mackinnon: Most defi nitely. We see regular dolphins on a seasonal basis that can be easily identifi ed by their distinctive markings and notches in their dorsal fi ns. We know if they are curious and interactive or prefer to keep their distance, and that determines the dolphin swim you can achieve without placing unrealistic expectations on the animals. The seals are a transient population and regular seals can be identifi ed at certain times of the year, or if they have been tagged from a research study.What have you learnt about dolphins? Judy Muir: We have learnt so much and we know so little. Studies on wild dolphins are recent and studies on dolphins in captivity have very little relevance to those in the wild. I know that to protect a species we must protect their environment. They are a social group and this ensures survival.

The presence and health of the bay’s dolphins is regarded as a litmus test for the ecosystem that sustains them and like that system they have shown themselves to be remarkably resilient. They are also pragmatic. When the pilchard population was wiped out in the 1990s, the dolphins ate anchovies, crabs and eels. Torie Mackinnon: I have learnt that no matter how hard one looks, they still have the ability to hide. We travel out onto the bay from October to May searching for the dolphins and over the busy summer holidays there are hundreds of recreational boats and on-lookers. The dolphins are inquisitive and love to interact with people, but they can be mischievous and moody. If they do not feel like interacting or are resting from feeding, they will de-cide to keep their distance. It is their home and they will welcome visitors only if they want to. It can be frustrat-ing, but it makes us realise that they are not that dissimilar from us. What has working with dolphins taught you about people?Judy Muir: Most people are well intentioned. There may be members of the public who behave inappro-priately around dolphins and seals, but given the right information in the right manner, they are usually willing to adjust their behaviour. We have people who believe in the magic of dolphins and strangely or otherwise they are rewarded with wonderful ex-periences. We have watched children grow up and bring their children out on Polperro. We often deal with the cultur-ally diverse populations that live in Melbourne and its suburbs, which reinforces our awareness of the simi-larities we share. That fundamental need in humans to connect with nature is instinctive. Language can be universal, with sign-ing and laughter. Torie Mackinnon: That being close to a wild animal brings out the very best and worst in people. I get so much enjoyment from seeing people overwhelmed from just being in the water with the dolphins; the amaze-ment and joy our guests experience. You can provide a method of interact-ing with wild animals in a controlled environment, but people will either respect them and truly want the best for the dolphins or they will see them as just another animal.

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By Peter McCulloughTOMMY Carter, OAM, is 85. For most of his life he has been entertaining residents of the Mornington Peninsula and other parts of Victoria with his dance and jazz bands. Over the decades he has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to charities. In 1994 he was awarded an Order of Australia for services to our local communities. Tommy has a host of stories to tell and late last year he shared some of them with The News.

***THOMAS Francis Carter was born in Warragul on 31 October 1927. Both his parents had some musical talent. His father, who came from a big, fun-loving farming family in Mirboo North, had played his piano accordion in the trenches in France during the First World War. Tommy’s mother, a teacher in Gippsland, played the piano.

When Tommy was quite young the family moved to Springvale and it was there that he learnt to appreciate music. Although his family did not have a wireless, Tommy listened intently to the one belonging to the next door neighbour and soon could sing all the popular songs. His mother knew where to look for young Tommy on a Friday evening or Sunday afternoon when the Salvation Army marched down the street; he still remembers their ability to hold a tune. It wasn’t long before Tommy’s mother got him singing and when he

was about 10 was taken to Melbourne to entertain the listeners of 3DB with his boy soprano voice.

Soon after, the family moved to Seaford and this was where Tommy’s

talents as an entertainer developed. He attended Seaford State School up to grade 8, and then had a few years at Frankston High School. It was the Depression years and, like most kids, Tommy was expected to earn some pocket money. His fi rst job, back in Springvale, was to keep the live hare moving at the dog track for which he earned sixpence (fi ve cents). In Seaford he helped deliver bread on Saturday mornings and earnt a shilling (10 cents).

When the Second World War started, Tommy’s father re-enlisted and was sent to Darwin. There he came across a kangaroo that had been hit by a truck, but the joey was

still alive. He later brought the baby animal home. The Carter residence in Seaford boasted a cow (refl ecting Mr Carter’s farming background), a kangaroo, a dog and six children; it was a very happy place. The kangaroo was especially popular with children at the primary school.

Of the six children, four developed a strong interest in music: Tommy and his brother Brian both formed bands, one sister became a pianist – she still plays regularly with Tommy’s band – and another sister became a professional jazz singer.

Tommy got on well with the baker with whom he worked on Saturday mornings and, without telling his mother, started working there full time. His mother, who taught at a number of schools in the region (including Carrum, Seaford, Frankston and Tyabb) during the war years, was not impressed when she found out. Believing there was not much future in delivering bread, she managed to secure a position for young Tommy at the Crofts store in Chelsea. (There were two big grocery chains in those days, Crofts and Moran & Cato), At Crofts Tommy would learn to deal with the public as well as the basics of merchandising.

At Seaford, Tommy joined the life saving club, which was keen to raise money. Although only 14, Tommy was asked to form a band. He bought a set of drums and put a band together. They started playing at a little dance hall in Seaford called “The Elks”, which was on the corner where Safeway is now. Soon they were playing at 21st birthdays, weddings and then annual balls.

The life saving club had a microphone that Tommy used and it gave him confi dence. “The pictures”, as movies were referred to in those days, were shown each week in the old Seaford Hall, and if there was a breakdown, the projectionist would ask Tommy to go on stage and get the people singing until the problem was

fi xed. While he was working at Crofts

in Chelsea, Tommy was approached by a local woman who, with her husband, had a band: they needed a drummer. They played at Masonic lodges and Tommy would catch the train to Footscray, Collingwood or wherever complete with his drums.

Tommy started playing football with Seaford. He was fast and was performing well enough to get an invitation to train with Richmond thirds. He had just started playing with the band when he damaged a fi nger, which made playing the drums diffi cult. The woman who ran the band asked: “Are you going to keep on with sport or continue with music?” He chose music and never regretted it.

Tommy did well at Crofts and the fi rm appointed him manager of its Mornington store; the building is still on the corner of Main and Blake streets. This was an opportunity to try different approaches and one was to stock as much local produce as possible. At one stage a beehive was set up in the front window in an attempt to promote local honey.

During the early 1950s, while still at Crofts, Tommy attended radio school and to develop his voice was sent to Myer to demonstrate products. As a result he became an entertainer as well as a musician, and still gets called on to do this type of work. Shortly before our visit in late 2012, he had compered the reopening of four Coles stores.

Meanwhile, the Tommy Carter Dance Band was fl ourishing. In 1952 he was told about a young Frankston woman who had studied classical music and practised on the piano at Frankston RSL. He introduced himself and invited her to join the band. Her name was Jean Pivetta and a year later they were married. Jean was an essential member of Tommy’s band until her death from cancer about 30 years later.

Strike up the band, Tommy

Band man: Left, Frankston Fire Brigade Ball, circa 1960. Tommy is holding a drumstick. Below, fl yers for some of Tommy’s earlier performances. Right, Tommy with June Finlayson, Miss Australia 1956.

Many talents: Tommy the modern day entertainer.

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During the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, Tommy’s band was in great demand, playing as far afi eld as Albury – at a B&S ball. Balls were a lot of fun and Tommy has a special regard for Tyabb Hall, which he says seemed to have an atmosphere all its own. The Balnarring Racing Club ball was always held in the hall.

Balls were formal affairs and the program for the evening was displayed on a board at the front of the stage. It was customary for the barn dance to be slotted in after supper. On one occasion, when playing for the navy ball in Hastings, Tommy saw six young WRANS slip in through the door. What better way, Tommy thought, to get them into the spirit of things than to immediately launch into the barn dance. One elderly couple who occasionally dine at the Baxter Tavern on a Sunday still like to remind Tommy of this serious break with protocol.

The band played for just about every organisation in the area: the Frankston cricket and football clubs, Hastings and Crib Point football clubs, YCW, Frankston fi re brigade, Frankston RSL at its original location in Playne St and its current premises, and CWA.

In Mornington the band performed for the cricket and football clubs, service clubs, and it still participates in the annual cancer appeal conducted by Mornington Secondary College. Many events were fundraisers. Tommy well remembers the event at Pakenham racecourse that helped John Paul College in Frankston get on its feet.

His band played at many balls and dances held by various branches of the Masonic Lodge, and he was made a life governor of the Masonic Homes. As Tommy notes, there wouldn’t be many Catholics who received this honour.

In 1952 Tommy launched community singing on Sunday evenings at the Mechanics Hall in Frankston, bringing guest stars from the Tivoli such as Dawn Lake. The old hall would be packed and a lot of money was raised for Red Cross.

Later in the 1950s Tommy did cricket, football and bowls rounds on radio 3KZ and then 3XY. One of the leading commentators on 3XY was the legendary Jack Dyer. One cold, wet winter afternoon Jack was doing a broadcast from Kardinia Park (Geelong) and not much was happening. Tommy was an “around the grounds” reporter at the equally cold and wet MCG where, again, not much was happening. To relieve the

monotony, every few minutes Jack would say “Back to Tommy Carter at the MCG”. After a number of these “switches” in quick succession, an exasperated Tommy said, “I have given the scores, goalkickers and best players. Perhaps I could give a weather report, Jack?” and proceeded to do so. Jack got the message and the “switches” came less frequently. In later years Tommy covered what was then VFA football for the new local station, 3MP.

In the 1980s Tommy moved to community radio, introducing jazz to 3RPP (Radio Port Phillip), now Mornington-based, and later becoming president of RPP. After 20 years there, during which he was assisted by his second wife, Mary, Tommy moved to 3SER Casey radio where he is still active with his program Jazz As You Like It.

Running parallel to Tommy’s life as an entertainer and band leader was a more stable career, which started with Crofts in Chelsea. For many years the

band played weekends at the Portsea Hotel and one evening after their performance a man came up and said, “I would like to employ you in my company on promotional work”.

It was Ken Guest, managing director of a well-known biscuit company.

In the next few years Tommy did a lot of promotional work for Guests and gained some marvellous radio experience as well as doing skits on television with Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton and Don Lane.

When he arrived at Guests he asked about the company’s showbag: it was labelled “Guests”. Tommy was horrifi ed: “You have to promote the product; not the company.” The Teddy Bear showbag replaced the Guests showbag.

When the Brockhoff company took over Guests, Tommy moved to a similar role with confectionery company Hoadleys. To his surprise the company also promoted itself with a “Hoadleys” showbag; it was

soon replaced with a Violet Crumble showbag.

Tommy asked what the bestselling showbag was – it was the Freddo Frog bag marketed by an opposition company. He proposed a chocolate beetle with a honeycomb fi lling, which delighted his boss, Gordon Hoadley, as the crumbs left over from making Violet Crumbles were regarded as waste and thrown out. Bertie Beetle was born and 40 years later is still the top-selling showbag.

At about this time Tommy suggested to Geoff Scott at the advertising agency Clemengers that his company might conduct a Battle of the Bands. They dismissed this as a cacophony of noise so Tommy took a different tack and proposed the Battle of the Sounds.

This ran from 1968 till 1974 and involved more than 50 radio stations around Australia. Auditions were held by country stations to raise money for local hospitals. State fi nals were held and the winner from each state played off at Festival Hall.

After some years with Hoadleys, the fi rm was taken over by Rowntree, and Tommy continued with the new owner in a similar role.

The new managing director was a Canadian who was concerned that staff at different levels did not mix. Asked to fi nd a solution, Tommy hired a steam train, a country racetrack and a huge picnic was organised. Before the train had left Spencer Street, top management was chatting with employees from the factory.

A highlight of the event was to be a cricket match between the Rowntree XI (all men, of course) and a team Tommy was going to produce. There were a lot of laughs from the Rowntree men when the opposition appeared: they were all women. There were even more laughs when the opening bowler for the women marked out her run: it was more than halfway to the fence. The smile soon disappeared from the opening batsman’s face when the fi rst ball almost decapitated him.

What Tommy had not revealed to the Rowntree XI was he had procured the services of the Australian women’s cricket team. More than one lesson was learnt that day.

About 1980, not long after the Rowntree takeover, Tommy formed his own company, Showbag Marketing. He became the agent for the combined companies, packing and distributing their showbags to all capital city shows, starting with the Royal Easter Show in Sydney. There

were at least six showbags in the Hoadley-Rowntree range and Tommy was often referred to as the Showbag King of Australia.

Apart from his twin careers Tommy has been a member of Rotary for more than 25 years and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Langwarrin. He received the Paul Harris Rotary International award for services to Rotary and the community for his founding of the fi rst Rotary youth band.

After he retired from the showbag business Tommy was a delegate to the world Rotary conference held in Munich and attended by 28,000 people. On the fi rst day he was drawn to a jazz group that was practising and one of the group told him of their problem: none of them could sing in English. Tommy was immediately recruited and sang every day with the Bavarian Jazz Cats.

In the 1950s, the Tommy Carter Dance Band was deeply involved in the Melbourne 50-50 dance craze, playing at town halls and hotels. Since then, the band has entertained thousands of radio listeners and club and hotel patrons with performances of traditional jazz.

For the past 21 years the band has performed at Baxter Tavern from midday every Sunday; it’s a great opportunity for splendid entertainment while dining, but be sure to book a table.

The band frequently includes Tommy’s son Frank, who plays many instruments, and Tommy’s sister Eileen on piano. Frank was music director at John Paul College and now holds a similar position at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne. He has written 15 musicals.

Tommy Carter has received many awards and honours over the years. There is the OAM, awarded in 1994, as well as: Frankstonian of the Year in 1979 for his contribution to the Australia Day Festival. Life member of Radio Port Phillip and member of Casey Radio Hall of Fame for his contribution to community radio. Life governorships of Red Cross, Frankston Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Masonic Homes. Royal Agricultural Society gold medal for services to the Royal Melbourne Show over 40 years. Karingal Star Zone Walk Hall of Fame in 2008. Fifty-year award in 2000 for music, entertainment and community service from fellow musicians and supporters.

Family affair: The Tommy Carter Dance Band playing at a Frankston Mayoral Ball in the early 1960s. Son Frank is holding the banjo, wife Jean is sitting and Tommy is at rear. Don Jarrett (trumpet) and Haydon Britton (saxaphone) completed the band.Mr Showbags: Tom plying his wares in 1980.

Highlights: Far left, Tommy married Jean Pivetta in 1953. Left, Tommy was inducted into the Karingal Star Zone Walk Hall of Fame in 2008.


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Compiled by Cameron McCulloughA FIRE on Tuesday evening last broke out on Mr J. Boag’s farm in Dromana when a haystack containin-ing over 20 tons and valued at £100 was completely destroyed.

It appears that some children were playing with matches and set fi re to some grass from which the fl ames spread to the stack. The alarm was soon raised but, by the time Mr Boag reached the scene, the fl ames had ob-tained a fi rm hold.

Neighbors came quickly and for some time strenuous efforts were made to quench the fl ames by pouring buck-ets of water on them, but this proving ineffectual owing to the strong wind which had sprung up, Messrs Gibson and Rudduck mounted the stack and tried to open it up. Their attempt to do this was frustrated and they had to retreat. All efforts were then con-centrated on saving the out buildings and the homestead, towards which the wind was carrying sparks. Fortunately no damage was done to the buildings and the fi re, which burned all night, was confi ned to the stack. The loss is not covered by insurance.

***THE Railway Standing Committee visited Dromana on Monday to take evidence in relation to the Mornington Peninsula Railway. There was a good attendance of the residents interested in the project and evidence was ten-dered by Messrs Rudduck, Christie, Farrell, McIlroy, Crichton, and others.

Mr Rudduck’s evidence related mainly to the passenger traffi c, esti-mated at 10,000 for the season, and the freight.

Mr Christie gave somewhat similar evidence, while Mr Farrell, the shire

secretary, dealt with the number of ratepayers and kindred matters. Mr Mcllroy produced some bricks made from white clay found in the district. Mr Crichton dealt with the producing capacity of the Boneco district.

***THE shortage in the registration of those lads liable for military service promises to be greater this year than last, and already the military authori-ties are making efforts to discover where the shortage is. All lads who were born in 1889 should register at once with the Area Offi cer, Lieut E. Bryant at East Malvern.

***THE recent Presbyterian Fair returned a net profi t of £38 10s, and this is be-ing applied to the reduction of the debt on the manse.

***BY advertisement in this issue, ten-ders are called by the Frankston Golf Co. Pty. Ltd., for clearing, etc, land near Langwarrin for golf links. Speci-fi cations may be seen at the offi ce of Messrs Brody and Mason, Frankston.

***TWO Russian families have settled between Langwarrin and Pearcedale. They appear to be fi ne homely people of the rural type one so often sees in pictures of inland Russia and, judging by their actions, will prove a welcome addition to the district. Only one of the twelve – a small boy of ten – can speak English. They are causing much inter-est among the rising generation.

***TEN players attended at the fi re bri-gade hall at Frankston on Tuesday night for band practice. Acting band-master Hammond was present, and under his baton several selections

were gone through very creditably. The interest in the band is increas-ing, and before long Frankston should have a band to be proud of.

***MR R. McDonald, of “Westward Ho.” Flinders met with a nasty accident last week when descending Eaton’s cutting with a load of pigs bound for the Tanti sale. The pole of the vehi-cle broke, and as a result the vehicle was overturned and the 16 pigs were thrown out. Mr McDonald, although bruised, had a narrow escape from se-rious injury. After some time another vehicle was obtained from a near resi-dent, the pigs mustered, put into the vehicle, and returned to their home.

***CONSIDERABLE excitement was caused in Frankston on Tuesday after-noon, when, at about four o’clock, the fi rebell was heard to ring. The fi remen were quickly at the station, but just as they were ready to start off for the fray, word was received that the fi re had been extinguished and that all danger was over. The outbreak proved to be in the scrub on the Melbourne road, and though no damage was done, had it not been got under in time a very seri-ous confl agration may have occurred.

***A coronial enquiry into the death of Ruby May Donald, who was knocked down by a motor car and killed at Aspendale on Sunday, February 2nd, was held before the coroner Dr Cole, at the morgue on Tuesday. After ex-tensive evidence had been taken, the following verdict was returned by the coroner: ‘I fi nd that on 2nd Febru-ary, at Aspendale, Ruby May Donald was struck and killed by a motor car negligently driven by Albert George

Lewis, and I fi nd Lewis guilty of the manslaughter of Ruby May Donald.’ Lewis was committed for trial at the sittings of the Supreme Court on 17th February. Bail was allowed in one surety for £250 and his own bond for the same amount.

***WE have to record still another death amongst our old residents in the Somerville district. On Wednesday morning Mr J. M. Caldwell senior passed away after a prolonged illness. He and his family came to reside in Somerville going into the orchard and nursery business. His widow and two sons survive him. The funeral took place on Thursday, his remains being interred in the Frankston cemetery. The burial service was read by Rev J. Lowe, after which the touching Ma-sonic service was given by P.M. Bro. Clements. There was a large number of Masonic brethren, and full regalia was worn.

***THE Inspector of Nuisances (Mr J. W. Stephens) reported as follows: I have to report that complaints have been made to me re the drainage from Mr Dixon’s residence in street lodging on the side of the street there being no channel to carry the water away and hence the nuisance, which I must ad-mit is very bad, and something should be done by your council to make a channel to carry the water away.

Considering the very dry weather the other drains in the township are in satisfactory order.

The slaughter yards and butchers shops and premises are also kept clean and in good order. I would also beg leave to suggest that notices should be posted up especially at Fisherman’s

Beach bathing boxes warning the pub-lic from committing a nuisance in and about the boxes. A closet should be erected in a convenient place near the bathing boxes for gentlemen. There is one there already for the use of ladies. There is an accumulation of rubbish behind the bathing boxes that should be buried.

***In perfect weather the employes of the Melbourne Tramway Company held their ninth annual picnic and marine excursion on Monday at Mornington, to which seaside resort the paddle steamer Hygeia conveyed about 1,550 passengers.

As many men as could be conveni-enty spared from the suburban lines were allowed to take part in the picnic, and in some instances the number of cars was slightly reduced at certain pe-riods of the day.

***£2 REWARD will be paid to anyone giving information which will lead to the Conviction of Person or Persons destroying our notice boards. Brody & Mason – Land and estate agents.

***MOOROODUC Progress Association – The next meeting will be held on Saturday February 22nd 1913 at the residence of Mr Edward Jones, Spring Farm. Members and friends are cor-dially invited.

***THE Frankston A and Somerville B cricket teams try conclusions on the Frankston oval this afternoon. Play-ers are requested to be on the ground early, and make the play interesting.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 15 February 1913.

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By Stuart McCulloughLAST year unsuspecting VCE stu-dents were given an exam question on the Russian revolution based on Nikolai Kochergin’s painting Storm-ing of the Winter Palace.

The examiners sourced a copy of the famous work from the internet – it’s how things are done these days. But along with depictions of revolutionary hoards storming the palace gates the picture also featured an armed robot. The robot had not been a feature of the original work, perhaps as a matter of oversight and was apparently added in by some internet dweeb with way too much time on his hands.

The robot, it must be said, appears to be quite a fearsome work of mechani-cal wonder. It has cannons in place of arms and a goose-like neck with some-thing resembling a bazooka for a nose. It is clear from even the most cursory of glances that the robot in question is an awesome killing machine. It makes you wonder: why wouldn’t the Bol-shevik forces use such an amazing piece of weaponry?

While conventional history would have you believe that the revolutionar-ies stormed the former home of Tsar Nicholas with little more than a stale piece of bread and a knitting needle, the truth is far darker. This was, after all, the fi rst successful communist up-rising. That they had help from futur-

istic robots and other advanced weap-ons goes a long way to explaining how the Soviet empire was formed.

The painting depicts the events of 25 October 1917. The Russian royal family had abdicated some months earlier and were in the process of try-ing to put together a Kardashian-style weekly documentary series to restore their good fortune. Sadly, the project never got off the ground and they were brutally executed the following year, a fate that is sadly yet to befall the Kar-dashians, despite my letters.

A provisional government under the leadership of Alexander Kerenski had been established and had occupied the royal family’s former home.

Just as Rome was not built in a day,

neither was the Russian revolution. Vladimir Lenin had been in exile. Sensing that the time was right, he had returned to Russia from Finland two weeks earlier disguised as a train engineer. It’s a little known fact that aside from being a communist revolu-tionary and Theremin enthusiast, Vlad was a master of disguise. I’ll bet he wore an engineer’s cap, overalls and a neckerchief. I’d like to think he helped passengers with their luggage or even attempted to explain the pre-revolu-tionary version of the Myki ticketing system.

Arriving in St Petersburg, Lenin ditched his engineer duds and replaced them with a brown cloak and hood. It allowed him to walk through the city,

unrecognised. Legend has it that when stopped by armed guards, Lenin sim-ply declined a request for identifi ca-tion papers by raising his arm and waving his hand slowly across their faces.

In addition to his ability to control the minds of others, he was also some-thing of an early riser and they de-cided storming the Winter Palace was something best done at 2am. Say what you will of the perils of communism but their devotion to an early start has to be admired. That way, Lenin could bed down the revolution well before breakfast and still make his regular Pilates and spin classes. Lenin later joked that this was an example of “class struggle”.

The revolution was something of an anti-climax in that the Russian army was off fi ghting the First World War. Later, Lenin went on to say that they had found power lying in the streets and had simply “picked it up.” Not that they knew it would be so easy. As a band of Red Guards approached the Winter Palace, they would have had little idea as to what awaited them. Lenin, fearless leader and part-time train enthusiast that he was, led the way. Luckily, the joint was almost entirely abandoned. But turning to-wards the main ballroom, the would-be revolutionaries unexpectedly stum-bled upon the remains of Alexander

Kerenski’s provisional government. Immediately sensing danger, Lenin reached beneath his robe and activated his light sabre. Somersaulting towards his would-be assailants as they fi red off several shots from their laser blast-ers, Lenin used nearly every technique that his mentor, Yoda, had taught him. It was over within minutes.

Having conquered the Winter Pal-ace, Lenin then returned to the Mil-lennium Falcon and the forest moon of Endor for a party featuring Hum-phrey B. Bear’s midget cousins. These events are nowadays referred to as either the Great October Socialist Revolution or, if preferred, simply as “Rocktober”.

The real painting is in Tchelyabinsk, so it’s no surprise the examiners re-sorted to the internet. But I, for one, welcome the fact that the truth about the so-called People’s Uprising has fi -nally been exposed as the big robotic lie that it is. Sadly, of the nearly 2500 students who answered the question, only 27 made reference to the robot. Apparently, the appearance of the me-chanical death machine was too much for some. Little wonder. With so much at stake, few will have had the pres-ence of mind to expose the Russian Bolshevik Revolution for the full-on Jedi freak-Festival that it was. Maybe next year.

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ALTHOUGH known mainly for writing the huge 1979 hit On the Inside for Lynne Hamil-ton, Allan Caswell has earned his place in the country music industry as one of Australia’s major songwriters.

King of the Rodeo won him his fi rst Golden Guitar as best new talent in 1980 and the fol-lowing year he won another for best composi-tion, One Armed Bandit, written with brother Brian. In 1983 he snared another Golden Gui-tar with Used to be a Gold Song, which he co-wrote with Keith Potger of The Seekers. Cas-well has won six Golden Guitars, had two gold singles and two gold albums.

His compositions have been released around the world with Patti Page, Acker Bilk, Johnny Chester, Deniese Morrison, Reg Poole and Max Bygraves recording his songs.

Caswell has released his latest album, It’s a Country Song (Shoestring), and it’s his best work yet. My favourite tracks are The Next Thing That You Hear and You Can’t Get Good Help These Days, a song he co-wrote and sang with Tamara Stewart.

For the album Caswell co-wrote songs with Drew McAlister, Lou Bradley, Rose Carleo, Pixie Jenkins, Stephanie Jansen and Marian Caswell. Musicians joining him included Rog-er Corbett, Mick Albeck, Brad Bergen, Dave Skinner and Damien Odell as well as backing vocalists Drew McAlister, Camille Te Nahu, Geoff Robertson and Tamara Stewart. Marian Caswell was the project manager on the album produced by Roger Corbett.

Caswell’s songs express what he feels, re-fl ecting the attitudes of awakening to every day life. He has an easygoing presence that is evi-dent during live performances and in the studio.

Best songs include It’s a Country Song, The Next Thing That You Hear, Love in the Minor Key, Nine Tattoos, Billy Joel Song, Clyde, Brave Enough to Dream, Kick the Bucket and Curl Up and Die.

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ANDREW Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates are The Weeping Willows, a traditional Celtic-bluegrass duo from Melbourne that has released a debut album Till The North Wind Blows. It was produced by Roger Bergodaz (Tex Per-kins) and contains the debut single Hold On.

Many people turn to the pure, simple beau-ty of soft bluegrass music whenever life gets too complicated. Mobile phones, traffi c jams,

crowded shopping centres, iPods, Facebook and sports fanaticism chip away at our tran-quility, but Wrigglesworth and Coates deliver a soft bluegrass sound with peaceful mandolins, dobros and sweet lonesome harmonies.

The Weeping Willows perform around Mel-bourne and are currently promoting the album.

Best tracks are Hold On, Free as a Bird, 16 Feet of Stone, Down Below and my favourite North Wind.

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THE 37th Port Fairy Folk Music Festival is four weeks away and a world of music is on the wing. Kiwi icon Tim Finn headlines the line-up for 2013.

Finn will bring a lifetime of songs to enchant the festivals audience, having released more than 20 albums during his time with Split Enz, Crowded House, The Finn Brothers and solo ventures.

Finn is known for bittersweet songwriting that has woven stories both strange and familiar into the pop vernacular.

Other new acts will include Skipping Girl Vinegar, Jackson McLaren, Siskin River, Al-

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The festival is held over the Labor Day long weekend, 8-11 March. Tickets: 5568 2227 or www.portfairyfolkfestival.com

***TEN famous Australian performers and bans have been immortalised on postage stamps as recipients of the 2013 Australia Post Legends award.

They have been recognised for their impact on music in nation and their infl uence on sev-eral generations of music fans.

This year’s legends are Cold Chisel, Men At Work, INXS, The Seekers, AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham AO, Olivia Newton-John, Paul Kelly and the one and only Ian “Molly” Meldrum.

The legends feature on 60-cent stamps, a stamp pack, fi rst day cover and set of maxi cards along with a commemorative book, Aus-tralian Legends of Music, written by music his-torian Ed Nimmervol.

The stamps are at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order phone 1800 331 794 and online www.austpost.com.au/stamps

Australia Post has given The News some packs to give away. Send your entry to Austra-lia Post Legends, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915.

Top 10 albums 1 It’s a Country Song – Allan Caswell 2 Take the Crown – Robbie Williams (EMI) 3 Till the North Wind Blows – The Weeping

Willows 4 Three’s a Crowd – Band o’ Gold. 5 Psychedelic Pill – Neil Young & Crazy

Horse (Warner) 6 Grrr! – The Rolling Stones (Polydor) 7 Les Miserables soundtrack 8 Refl ections – Armik 9 Celebration Day CD/DVD – Led Zeppelin

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Poppy’s Problem-solvingPerformance

By Gary Turner

GLADYS came to see me and had a dreadful tale of woe to tell. Her husband Derek had just retired from his job. He had been a chicken sexer for one of the large poultry hatcheries for more than 45 years, and he loved his job and its prestige.

His job was one of accuracy – hens to the left, roost-ers to the right, and any hermaphrodites went down a chute. Gladys, like a lot of people, never knew what a hermaphrodite was. Look it up. Anyway, I digress.

Once Derek had retired, he was a lost soul. He missed the cut and thrust of his profession. Gladys told me she was “just about ready to knock his block off” because of what he was doing to upset her routine and daily life. He had started aimlessly wandering around the house and surrounds, and also had started follow-ing her around “to help her”. He was at his worst in the food preparation area.

She had spoken to “the girls at bowls” and they said having a husband around “helping” was “the pits”.

The straw that broke the camel’s back, and brought her to me, was when he started “adjusting” those dial thingos on the stove that make things hotter or less hot, depending on where the numbers on the dial were. She wanted things to cook, he “wanted to save power bills”. If she turned up the vegies to boil, he turned them to simmer, and she was angry. (Poppy knows better than to do stuff in a female-dominated kitchen, and waits for a call when a meal is ready.)

Derek even wanted to help make the matrimonial bed. Now everyone knows this is beyond the capabili-ties of most men, and most men wisely know this and depart the scene as soon as possible.

Poppy’s solutionNow I know the two feminists who read this col-

umn will get angry at my solution. Please take a deep breath, relax, hum one of those mantras you like, and think this through. All I am trying to do is help Gladys.

I told her to buy one of those excellent work sheds, a work bench, a bar fridge and a small stereo/radio.

I told her to make sure the shed had a cement fl oor and was well-lit. I told her not to worry about the cost, as this would fi x her problem. The next thing I told her was to make a huge list of things that needed doing or fi xing around the place. I explained Granny writes her lists on a toilet roll, and Poppy tears off a sheet of things to do each day. Gladys liked this idea.

I explained this would give Derek some “value” in his life and get him out of her work area, but if he was not a handyman, then just buy him a boat and fi shing gear.

Gladys rang me, delighted with the change in her sit-uation. Derek was happy “doing stuff” in his shed, and busy keeping the bar fridge stocked. Poppy, of course, has inspected the fridge and its contents.

YEARS ago we had travelogues at the movies. James A Fitzpatrick: “And so we say farewell to sunny Fiji” or wherever. Boring; bring on Buck Rog-ers, Hopalong Cassidy. And so “fare-well to 30,000 visitors to the Morning-ton Peninsula”. Meeting and greeting in the long queues at Woolies. If we missed you there we could al ways bump into you standing as a group or walking fi ve abreast along the side-walk or chatting stuck in our cars along Point Nepean Rd. Keep those jet skis serviced, friends; can’t wait. We’ll clean up the mess; our pleasure. Thanks for the sofas, mattresses and TVs kindly left on your nature strips. Like the Grand Prix, so good for us ... and the shopkeepers.

***SMALL yapper (dogs) at cafes. A teenage couple strolling, she with a can of soft drink and her yapper who won’t shut up. They sit; they don’t or-der, just sit. She tells her yapper to be good, but yapper continues yapping.

Twenty minutes later and it becomes clear they are not ordering, just sitting, and twice more she softly scolds yap-per, to no avail. Add in noisy, spoilt screaming darlings in high chairs and I’m well into being driven to drink.

I have no objection to gorgeous females breastfeeding their darlings in front of me, assuming I don’t get a dirty look if I “appear” to be star-ing. Hey, but they’re visitors; always welcome. Note: In view of the tragic

fl oods up north and, as always, our bushfi res, my small whinges kind of fade into insignifi cance. Point taken.

***IT’S not your problem is it? You have your own defects and miseries. You may sympathise with other misfor-tunes; the bushfi res, fl oods – but only in passing.

Your real thoughts are centred not so much on what you have (comfortable), but more specifi cally on what you want, what you believe you need. How to handle a lottery windfall? Are you aware of the likelihood of more than 90 per cent of the rest of the world’s population considering themselves to be in seventh heaven in your shoes?

What defects, miseries? A migraine headache, a bad back, potholes, dog poo? Poor darling.

Awake! Join a group. Make a con-tribution to your com munity. More im portantly, acknow ledge your happi-ness!

***IMAGINE, if you will, two blocks of land of equal size. Four units on one, each owned and occupied by one pen-sioner with little in private savings, a house on the other occupied by a mar-ried couple with three children and an elderly aunt, in all six occupants and two thirsty dogs. The parents both work and have investments. Their wa-ter usage is about double the combined usage of the four pen sioners. Alas, the combined bills of the four pension-

ers are double the bill of Mr and Mrs Right next door. Why is that? Who shall we blame?

***READING daily newspapers (believ-ing what you read?) can be a health hazard. “Australian research has re-vealed” or “a new study discloses” and the like. Diets, schizophrenia, stroke screening, salt, vitamin B, diet soft drink, whatever. They trot out conclusions with gay abandon. There has to be thousands of beavers with a primary aim of sending us to la-la land. What is a new study, new Aus-tralian research or (I like this one) a high-quality study? Followed by their favourite topic of telling us what we need to be told.

Allowing for the power of the big two, tobacco and grog, obesity ap-pears to be the current thrust on our freedom, never forgetting ASIO, the tax offi ce and Centrelink. Remember that song? “I don’t want her, you can have her, she’s too fat for me.” Ac-cording to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, cancer and heart disease were the big killers in 2010 at 89,000. Note: Only 7000 died in my high-risk area – behavioural disorders. A tax on soft drinks? That’s funny.

***LONG ago at Falconer Street Central School we had swimming lessons at Northcote Baths. We loved it. Then some smartarse decided to make div-ing a compulsory part of our weekly

visits. No problem for most of us, but hell for a few. All I could do was wit-ness this form of punishment but it stayed with me forever.

Later, doing my forced National Service in the navy, they had physical training instructors (Gestapos) taking us through a forced form of exercises discipline. I contracted a false chest complaint to escape those single-mind ed fools. Again, hell for a few.

Now we hear from physical edu-cation lecturer and Order of Australia medal holder David Parkin calling for compulsory physical education as part of every primary school’s cur ri culum. “Anything we can do to man date it is a good thing.” Mandate? Why does he think he knows what’s best for every-body? Some people are in love with their misguided form of morality. Me? I’m in love with truth (well, my truth really) and choice, with apologies to David if he includes music, dance and drama.

***RANDOM thoughts: I’ve had my share of prostate checks – females by a mile.

The 30th of January, a Wednesday, and the little darlings trotted off to school, amidst a few tears.

Rye to Chelsea in 45 minutes; halle-lujah.

Is there anything on Planet Earth that Jeff Kennett and Eddie McGuire don’t know how to fi x?

“I feel like Melbourne is my second

home,” says Tony. So sweet.More comedy: Nicola’s anti-discri-

mination rules do not apply to some religious groups, giving them the right to discriminate against sinners?

Shane Warne: “Has common sense gone out the window?” When ques-tioned on his speeding fi ne in Scot-land; you should know, cobber.

The mafi a girls make a man proud. Tanya Plibersek, Jenny Macklin, Nicola and Julia. Robina Hoods, in reverse?

ABC new series of Mother and Son? Starring Inga Peulich and son Paul?

Apparently hitting your children sends them the wrong message. What message do they get if you refrain?

We thank God for the sports pages of the Herald Sun and Andrew Bolt’s comedy contributions.

Beware of losing the moon while counting the stars.

Hooroo...cliffi [email protected]

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyBALLAM Park won its fi rst game for the season on Saturday in MPCA Pro-vincial cricket after successully chas-ing down Heatherhill’s 242.

Knights’ skipper Matty Roach, who snared 3/47 with the ball the week be-fore, hit a season-high 98 opening the batting to steer his side to victory.

Anthony Joel was also signifi cant in the win, scoring 54, while Jon Plak-ourakis chimed-in with a timely 33 to help the Knights celebrate a rare vic-tory.

Marc Blunme with 13 at the end of the innings played a key role in the fi ve-run win.

Jon Theobald was the best of the Heatherhill bowlers with 4/43 from 13 overs. The Hills used seven bowlers in a bid to get the victory.

Mornington cemented its place in the top four on Saturday following a tough fought win against ladder lead-ers Sorrento.

It was the Sharks’ fi rst loss of the season, however, they remain 14 points clear at the top of the table.

On Saturday, there were stages in the match where it appeared that the Sharks would defend the 220 it man-aged on the fi rst day of the match.

The Doggies started well and were crusing at 1/96, however, lost two quick wickets to be 3/98.

Then again at 3/133, they lost two wickets in successsion to be 5/133.

However, 15-year-old Ryan Mc-Donald steadied the ship and guided his side home with an unbeaten 30.

Earlier, Ben Clements top scored with 57 batting at three, Luke Popov led from the front with 47 and Rob Hearn opened with 41.

It was a sensational performance from the Dogs, who scored 225 from their allotted 75 overs.

AJ (Andrew) King worked tirelessly with the ball for Sorrento, claiming 5/84 from 31 overs.

Baxter made tough work of what appeared to be an easy task against Mt Eliza.

The reigning premier knocked over the Mounties for just 95 last week and resumed on day two at 2/82.

However, that scoreline quickly be-came 4/89 and some shudders went through the Baxter camp.

Seasoned campaigners Dale Irving (38) and Travis Sawers (27) were joined at the crease at that point and ensured that they got their side over the line.

Baxter was eventually bowled out for 172.

Openers Darren Uccello (45) and

Shane McComb (42) got their side away to a fl ier and really did set-up the win.

Justin Grant was the pick of the Mt Eliza bowlers, snaring 4/24, while Lyle House picked-up 3/50 after also top scoring with the bat for his side.

Peninsula Old Boys moved into the top four with an emphatic win over Long Island.

In winning the match, POB has made it extremely diffi cult for the Is-landers to take part in the fi nals action.

Defending 9/248, POB bowlers, led by Jon Forrest (4/29) and Dylan O’Malley (3/38), made life extremely diffi cult for the Long Island batsmen.

Justin Bridgeman top scored for the home side with 46, while Paul Hartle also got a start and managed 35.

There is little question that the sides at the top would be nervous at the prospect of having the Old Boys as

part of the fi nals action.Crib Point is still every chance of

playing fi nals also after smashing Rye.Matthew Blake hit a magnifi cent,

unbeaten 137 and Henry Dolphin managed 78 to help the Magpies to 1/250 before the match was called to an end. Chasing just 168, the Magpies were always well in control. They are now just two points outside the top four.

Mt Martha made light work of Moorooduc, rolling the home side for just 143 to claim victory.

After scoring 283 in week one of the match, the Reds zipped through the Ducs bats, David Sands the hero with 6/45.

Michael Whincup with 34 was the highest scorer for the Ducs. Rob Wil-son was out with the score on 46 after making 25.

Sharks devoured by dogs, Crib smashes RyeSharks devoured by dogs, Crib smashes Rye

DISTRICTBy IT GullyWHILST cricket is no doubt a team game, there were some signifi cant in-dividual performances on Saturday in MPCA District cricket that grabbed the attention of local cricket fans.

Hastings coach Scott Phillips broke the shackles and belted an unbeliev-able 207. This score represented three quarters of his team’s 325.

Not only that, but of the fi nal 162 runs scored in the match, Phillips scored more than 150 of them.

Delacombe Park’s main man, Chris Brittain, was at his mecurial best, smashing 166 to help his side to a staggering 8/379 against Main Ridge.

Somerville skipper Ben Delaney fell seven runs short of his ton against Baden Powell.

With the ball, it was a day for the Dwayne’s. The evergreen Dwayne Field snared 5/48 for Flinders in their

win against Seaford, while Langwar-rin’s Dwayne Doig picked-up 5/35 against Boneo to steer them to victory.

In such a close competition, where fi ve sides are within half a game of one another fi ghting for fourth place, it is going to take individual brilliance to get them into the fi nals action.

On Saturday, it was Somerville’s turn to move into the top four after getting the job done against Baden Powell.

Fourth place has been a revolving door in District cricket and with re-sults going the way they did on Sat-urday, especially with Baden Powell, Boneo and Main Ridge losing, it left that door ajar once again.

With just two matches reamining, including a fi nal round one-dayer, it is still anyone’s guess at who will make it.

The Eagles had a tough task to chase down the 211 needed for vic-tory against the Braves, however, did

it with six wickets in hand.Jack Kennedy occupied the crease

with his skipper to score an unbeaten 53. Delaney’s knock was superb.

Rob Sinni was the pick of the Braves bowlers with 2/58.

Frankston YCW had reason to feel confi dent against Hastings after scor-ing 178 on day one of their match.

Resuming at 1/10, the Blues would have been on tenderhooks. An hour into the second day and the score had slumped to 4/40 after losing 3/1.

Enter Scott Phillips, who walked into the arena batting at fi ve.

With the support of Luke Hewitt (50), Phillips took the score from 4/40 to 5/163 when Hewitt was out.

The fi nal fi ve batsmen scored just fi ve runs between them. They came from the bat of Isuru Dias, who scored all fi ve, while the other four were gone for ducks.

Regardless, Phillips managed to score an additional 150 runs, taking

the score almost singlehandedly from 5/163 to 325.

He was eventually caught by An-drew Kitson off the bowling of Peter Wilkins.

Delacombe Park resumed its in-nings at 3/53 in reply to Main Ridge’s 132 in their match at Frankston High School.

Simon Poynton and Jon Guthrie were at the crease together when play resumed, however, Guthrie didn’t last long.

This brought Chris Brittain to the crease. While Poynton went on to score 75, Chris Brittain went on to belt 166. His brother Ben joined the fam-ily love-in for a while with 24, while Evan Campbell smacked 35 at 10 to get the score to 8/379.

Brendan Rossborough took three wickets for the Ridge.

Langwarrin made light work of Boneo. Going into the match without the injured Leigh Lowry, Boneo was

always going to struggle to get the 298 needed for victory against the ladder leaders.

Other than Tony Horvat with an un-beaten 42, no Boneo batsmen made an impression. They were eventually bowled out for 115.

Pines was chasing just 164 for vic-tory against Carrum, however, was bowled out for 147.

Carrum’s bowlers were well on top, Jeremy Graves (3/53), Craig Foster (2/7), Lachlan Dobson (2/30) and Jackson Fry (2/38) all getting wickets.

Only Ricky Anstiss batting at nine managed a decent score of 27.

Flinders did well to defend its 183 runs against Seaford to claim victory.

Whilst Field managed fi ve wickets, his partner in crime in Shane Beggs picked-up 3/38 to help bowl out Sea-ford for 164.

Keeper Scott Manders and Nick Simpendorfer top scored for Seaford with 39.

Hastings, Somerville and Flinders all prevailHastings, Somerville and Flinders all prevail

SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyTyabb is at the top of the MPCA Sub Dis-trict ladder after narrowly getting over the line against French Island.

While the Yabbies have gone to the top of the table, Rosebud has slumped to third af-ter Seaford Tigers rolled them on Saturday.

Tyabb had to fi ght tooth and nail to get the points against the Islanders, however, amazingly, went within 40-odd runs of picking-up an outright win.

In an amazing game of cricket, the Is-landers were bowled out for 146 on day one of the match and Tyabb resumed on day two at 7/101.

Thanks largely to Justin Hanna’s 28 and a wagging tail of Jack Raeside (19), Geoff Glaum (11) and Nathan Hugson (20), the Yabbies limped to 151.

Tyabb was then able to roll French Island for 165 in their second innings off 46.5 overs.

Hudgson was superb with the ball, claim-ing 6/49.

Needing 161 for victory in 15 overs, the Yabbies had a real crack, scoring a stag-gering 123. However, they lost six wickets

along the way. Raeside smacked 57 in the second innings.

Rosebud dropped to third after their sec-ond loss since Christmas at the hands of Seaford Tigers.

After scoring 9/224, the Tigers’ bowlers then stepped up to the plate and did the damage with the ball.

Ash Mills claimed 3/48, Corey Hand 3/88 and Dave James 2/39.

The Buds started extremely well, cruis-ing at 3/126, however, the middle order faltered after Darren Kerr top scored with 59. Peter Doughty tried to get things going again with 32 but when Mills and James combined to remove him, it was all down hill from there.

The Buds were bowled out 15 runs short for 210.

Red Hill is now a game behind fourth placed Tigers and fi fth placed Pearcedale after being beaten by the Panthers on Sat-urday.

Pearcedale scored 289 on the fi rst day, however, the Hillmen could manage just 230 in reply.

Hillmen skipper Simon Dart needed a big score for the Hillmen to win and whilst he

obliged with 111, he didn’t have a lot of support.

Panthers skipper Kaine Smith was superb for his side with 5/72 to go with his half century with the bat, while Shayne Gillings picked-up 3/82.

Dromana scored a fantastic win against Skye and ended their season.

In an enthralling battle, Skye fell fi ve runs short of winning the match. Davyd Stockman fi nished unbeaten on 70 and he put-on a 36-run stand with Pat Clinch (24), who was batting at 10 to almost steal the match. Stockman then had a 14-run part-nership with Ben Milano batting at 11 to get closer to the target.

Danny Timmer snared 4/63, including the fi nal wicket to hand his side victory.

Tootgarook recorded a comfortable win against Carrum Downs.

After rolling the Cougars for 163 on the fi rst day, the Tooters resumed at 1/35 and went on to score 279.

Scott Didcock top scored with 91, while Jason Lane managed 70 before being run-out, his highest First XI score this season after hitting 229 in the fi rst game after Christmas in the Second XI.

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HASTINGS CRICKETBy Greg Bradshaw Hastings Firsts vs YCW: YCW 10/178 Luke Hewitt 6/66, Issy Dias 2/35 and Tim Birch 2/51. Hastings resumed at 1/10 with youngsters Jake Hewitt 21 and Aaron Wilson 14 at the crease. Both made a solid start to the days play putting on 32 runs in 14 overs before both were dismissed in the space of 22 balls as well as Chris Dalmau and all of a sudden Hastings were 4/40. Enter Scott Phillips and Luke Hewitt, with both putting there heads down they got things back on track with a strong 123 run partnership with Hewitt contributing 50 valuable runs, 5/163, then 3 overs later the win-ning runs were scored and at this point Hastings were 7/191 with Phillips on 87 and just hoping the tail would hang in for him to get a century, but nobody saw what was to come as Phillips and Issy Dias 5 put a 127 run 8th wicket partnership ( previously held by Dan-ny Buckingham and Sanjeeva Weer-asinghe ) in only 13 overs as Phillips reached a career best 200 and when he was fi nally dismissed for 207 he’d set a new batting record at the club ( previously held by Dirk Jordan 206no ). Hastings made 325 in the end for a comprehensive victory but it was Phil-lips’ day to remember. This leaves the side only 6pts out of 4th place with two matches to play.

Seconds vs YCW: YCW 10/160 Chris White 4/43 and Liam Bradshaw 4/49 Hastings resumed on 1/28 with Pat Foy and Scott Williams having to

face some quick bowling, but it was Williams who went fi rst playing on for 5, 2/47. Geoff Assaw joined Foy and they consolidated with a 62 run part-nership before Foy was dismissed for a well made 43 and when Assaw went for 32 wickets fell in a hurry and all of a sudden Hastings were 7/135 and looking shaky. Old heads Phil Stone 33 and Jason Slocombe 10 got the side over the line, but only just as they were rolled for 170. This gives the boys 3 successive wins and now can

take some confi dence into next rounds match against perennial fi nalist Lang-warrin.

Thirds vs Moorooduc: Moorooduc batted fi rst amassing a competitive score of 9/176 off it’s 40 overs. Our bowlers toiled hard but were let down in the fi eld early on but the star with the ball was Kayne Lewis who took 5/35 off 8 tidy overs. Luke Gibbons claimed a couple of the tail to fi nish with 2/19 off his 9 overs whilst Jay-sen Bradshaw took 1/9. Hastings be-gan there run chase with fl urry with

Greg Bradshaw 17 and Gibbons 17 getting the score to 2/46 after 7 overs. J.Bradshaw was the back bone of the innings with his highest senior score of 66 which featured some classic cov-er drives but when he was dismissed Hastings were 6/133 and in some trou-ble. Glenn Jansz who had been strug-gling of late dug in and produced 37no to get the boys over the line as they made 8/194. Next weeks game against top side Tyabb, we must be switched on from ball one if we are going to be competitive.

U15’s vs Rosebud: Rosebud were sent into bat in must win game for both sides. Our boys bowled well but were held up by one of Rosebud’s bet-ter bats who made 68 out there score of 10/145 off 42 overs. Luke Gray took 2/10, Andrew Jeffs 2/10, Sean Hewitt 2/25, Matt Foy 1/12 and Bro-die Prestage 1/35. Hastings reached 1/8 at stumps and will have to bat well next week to obtain victory.

U13’s vs Crib Point: Hastings were sent into bat and proceeded to smash all the Cribby bowlers to the amount of 8/285 off 40 overs. Four of our boys were able to retire with Jackson Coles making his highest score of 49, Shelby Lothian-Burdett his fi rst 50 plus score, 59no, Ryan McNamara the same 51no and Pat wilson 31ret whilst Coo-per DeHaas also made 15 and Blake Mealey 10. Hopefully the boys can back there batting up with some good bowling next week as they prepare for fi nals.

U11’s vs Somerville: Finally get-ting to play a normal 32 over game Hastings made 7/120 with Pat Wilson making 20ret, Devlin Webb 25ret, Thomas Buckley 19ret, Jake Maxted 7 and Lochie Robertson 6.

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Double century: Scott Phillips makes club history with 207. Picture: Andrew Hurst


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Holden’s new VF Commodore breaks coverHolden’s new VF Commodore breaks coverHOLDEN has unveiled the new VF Commodore at Melbourne’s Dock-lands.

The new vehicle will spearhead an export campaign to the USA in the form of the Chevrolet SS Sports Se-dan.

It features a host of new technologi-cal innovations that make it not only the best Commodore ever but also safer, more user-friendly and more fuel effi cient.

It also brings new levels of luxury and refi nement to the large car seg-ment, with a sumptuous new interior to match its upmarket exterior.

“The VF Commodore really is a class above,” Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux said.

“No other car created in Australia is as technologically advanced and we’re very proud that not only was the VF designed and engineered here but it will also be exported to the USA for GM’s biggest global brand, Chevro-let.”

The VF Commodore, which will be built at Holden’s factory in the Ade-laide suburb of Elizabeth, highlights Holden’s advanced global design ca-pability and, according to Holden, promises a driving experience on a par with its major big-name competitors.

It will also be more fuel effi cient, thanks in part to the Federal Govern-ment’s grant of $39.8 million through

the Green Car Innovation Fund. It features lightweight aluminium panels along with other fuel saving features such as electric power steering. It is also more aerodynamic than the VE Commodore it replaces

Among its many new high-tech fea-tures are some signifi cant safety and driver-friendly elements.

One of the key convenience fea-tures is auto park assist on all models, where the driver operates the pedals but the car parks itself. Unlike many similar systems, it also allows drivers to choose between a parallel or 90 de-gree angle park. The new Commodore also gets the latest version of Holden’s MyLink infotainment system and key-less entry and start.

Safety features include reverse traf-

fi c alert, which warns of vehicles pass-ing when reversing out of a parking space, blind spot alert, forward colli-sion alert, lane departure warning and a heads-up display, which projects vi-tal safety information such as the car’s speed directly onto the windscreen.

The new Calais V-Series sedan, on which the show car is based, will headline an extensively upgraded VF Commodore model range that goes on sale mid-year.

“Our aim with the new VF Com-modore was to create a car that chal-lenged some of the broader percep-tions people have about the traditional Australian-made large car,” Mr De-vereux said.

“We have created a car that not only serves the loyal buyers who continue

to make Commodore one of the most popular cars in Australia but also a new breed of discerning customer who wants higher levels of luxury and tech-nology in their car.

“When it goes on sale, it will offer levels of quality and sophistication to rival some of the best cars in the world.”

The VF Commodore was designed and engineered at Holden’s headquar-ters in Port Melbourne.

The company’s director of design, Andrew Smith, said the VF exterior design was a precise, contemporary execution that held true to the dynamic poise of its predecessor.

“We’ve taken a powerful existing form and brought it up to another lev-el, with the feeling now about project-ing a real sense of quality and techno-logical aptitude,” he said.

“The styling is characterised by sculpted forms and richer detailing. There’s more gleam and polish at eve-ry point and careful attention to detail everywhere you look, from the vibrant front fascias and projector headlamp treatments through to the all-new rear end graphics.

“And the key interior elements are entirely new: instrument panel, con-sole, cockpit, seats, steering wheel, switches, shifters, textures, you name it, no detail has escaped attention.

“Our designers set out with deliber-ate intent to exceed expectations by

creating a cabin with premium large car ambience – a wow factor, if you like – that’s characterised by a fresh sense of luxury, comfort and conveni-ence.

“It’s a carefully cohesive design which echoes the detailed aesthetic of the exterior and places emphasis on rich, tactile materials and technical refi nement. The ergonomic integration is excellent yet it retains a completely intuitive Holden feel.

“These vehicles refl ect the truly in-ternational nature of our business and they can certainly hold their own any-where in the world,” Mr Smith said.

Holden’s range-topping V-Series Calais spearheads a strategy, which the GMH says is aimed at extending its upmarket luxury car appeal to a broader band of buyers.

VF’s polished good looks owe much to great bone structure. The brilliant silhouette and athletic, wide-track stance that made the VE Commodore a style icon now reinforce a street-smart new look that’s fresher, sophisti-cated and aerodynamically advanced.

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