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By Keith PlattDELIBERATELY lit fi res wrecked two cars and damaged a third in Hast-ings early Saturday morning.

The cars were torched within two hours of each other, although police have been unable to link the crimes.

In the fi rst blaze a Toyota Camry sta-tion wagon was burnt out on a nature strip in Villawood Drive, Hastings.

Heat from the burning vehicle seri-ously damaged a Land Rover Dis-covery that was parked alongside the Camry.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Nick Sweetman, of Hastings CIU, said the owner of the Discovery, a volun-teer Hastings CFA fi refi ghter, was awakened by his pager calling him to the station.

“He probably minimised the damage by using his garden hose on the blaze,” Detective Sweetman said.

Police believe a piece of cloth poked into the Camry’s petrol tank was used as a wick to start the fi re.

The CFA was called to the blaze at about 3.25am and responded with two tankers from Hastings and one from Bittern.

Less than two hours later the alarm went off again, this time in response to a car burning in the car park of Kings Creek Hotel near Hodgins Rd.

Detective Sweetman said a 1999 Holden Caprice was destroyed in the blaze.

He said the car had been stolen from outside a mechanic’s repair shop in Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, be-tween 5pm on Friday night and the time it was found alight.

Detective Sweetman said the keys for the unlocked car had been tucked under the driver’s sunvisor.

“I suspect the mechanic may have some explaining to do to the owner, a Bittern man,” Detective Sweetman said.

“I don’t know why the car was aban-doned in the hotel car park and I don’t believe it’s related to a spate of car thefts and torchings earlier this year.”

Detective Sweetman said police at Frankston had arrested and charged several people who had been stealing cars on a “nightly basis” and torching them at various places, including Car-rum Downs, Frankston and Devilbend Reserve near Moorooduc.

“We don’t know if these two fi res in Hastings on Saturday are related or just a coincidence,” he said.

Anyone with information can call Hastings detectives on 5979 7850 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Cars go in two attacksCars go in two attacks

Burnout: Two cars burnt by an arsonist early Saturday morning in Villawood Drive, Hastings.

Police hunt arsonistPolice hunt arsonist

THE cat on a hot tin roof scenario was overturned on Saturday when Hastings fi refi ghters were able to track down a hot cat probably born in a roof.

Called in to help by the RSPCA, the brigade turned out to a house in Victo-ria St, Hastings, where a man believed he could hear the “sounds of a cat” coming from inside a wall.

A thermal imaging camera showed a hot spot in the wall, probably caused

by a live animal. Pinpointing the area was easy with a read-out on the cam-era’s screen.

A spot was marked on the wall be-tween two studs and, once a relatively small section of plaster was removed, the kitten was freed.

“We’ve used the camera before, but mainly for fi re-related work,” Hastings CFA captain Colin Cook said.

“It’s used to fi nd hot spots after a fi re,

power points that may be overheating and when we’re searching for people.”

Captain Cook said the house owner believed the kitten had been born to a neighbour’s cat in the roof.

The brigade’s administration support offi cer Andrew Bartells said the cat rescue had been a good opportunity to use the $15,000 camera.

“The RSPCA called for our help, but didn’t know we had the camera.”

Signature trick: Hastings CFA fi refi ghter Kerri-Ann Davidson and Captain Colin Cook, left, with the thermal imaging camera that was able to track a trapped kitten’s heat “signature”, above.

Camera used to tracks ‘hot’ catCamera used to tracks ‘hot’ cat

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WORK to protect historically signifi -cant Aboriginal “stone scatter sites” has been completed at Devilbend Nat-ural Feature Reserve, near Moorooduc.

The work at Daangean Point was undertaken by Parks Victoria, commu-nity group volunteers, Bunurong Land Council, Boonwurrung Foundation and traditional owners.

Sally Nowlan of Parks Victoria said Aborigines had in the past made stone tools, hunted or camped near the sites.

The stones were found about fi ve or six metres from the high water level of the former reservoir, which was com-missioned in 1965.

Ms Nowlan said Aborigines would have fi shed in the creek that was sub-sumed by the reservoir.

“The stones are where the bank of the river or creek would have been,” she said.

Large rolls of coconut fi bre have been used to protect eroding banks above the water’s edge and culturally signifi cant areas have been covered with geotextile matting, topsoil and mulch. About 4000 plants grown by Seawinds Nursery volunteers have been planted.

“A lot of time and hard work has gone into protecting the culturally

signifi cant areas. It’s been a real joint effort that’s bought together many dif-ferent people and groups, all with a connection to this special place,” rang-er Georgia Kerr said.

“Working together on these cul-tural sites has resulted in a sharing of knowledge, cultures and interests for everyone involved.

“The diverse history of previous land use right across the peninsula makes it important to ensure sites like Devil-bend are preserved and protected for the future.”

The reserve was opened on Saturday. See story next page.

Protection for Aboriginal historyProtection for Aboriginal historyMission accomplished: Volunteers and Parks Victoria used rolls of coconut fi bre and planted thousands of plants to protect historical Aboriginal sites at Devilbend Reserve.

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By Mike HastDEVILBEND Reserve was offi cially opened on Saturday, but the battle be-tween environmentalists, government and fi shing groups is far from over.

Parks Victoria’s newest reserve was opened by Water Minister Peter Walsh, bringing to fruition more than 12 years of planning and negotiation.

Now called Devilbend Natural Fea-tures Reserve, the 1000-hectare re-serve has an entrance gateway, asphalt entrance road, sealed car park, picnic and barbecue facilities, walking tracks and a boardwalk.

Controversially, there are two fi sh-ing platforms and the 14,600-mega-litre reservoir (an Olympic pool holds one megalitre) was stocked with 5000 brown and 5000 rainbow trout of “catchable” size by the Department of Primary Industries in September.

DPI secretly released trout fi nger-lings in the reservoir more than two years ago, many of which were eaten by native perch.

The Devilbend Foundation, a coali-tion of 35 peninsula, state and national environment groups representing 60,000 members and supporters in Victoria, has for more than 10 years been trying to dissuade the government from allowing recreational fi shing in the reserve as well as horse riding.

The foundation has consistently said allowing recreational fi shing would compromise the natural values of the reserve.

Former foundation president Roger Richards, also a member of Birdlife Australia, stated two years ago an

Arthur Rylah Institute study commis-sioned by Parks Victoria that detailed the detrimental effects of stocking the reservoir with trout had been ignored by DPI.

Trout compete for the same inver-tebrate food as the endangered blue-billed duck and other vulnerable water birds at Devilbend, he said.

Competing interests of anglers and environmentalists were on display dur-ing the opening on Saturday.

Foundation members posed for photographs under a banner and sev-eral made pointed statements criticis-ing authorities allowing fi shing in the reserve during offi cial proceedings, which included speeches by Mr Walsh, Hastings MP Neale Burgess, Parks Victoria’s Chris Hardman, and Parks Victoria board chair Andrew Fairley.

As if to underline Devilbend Foun-dation concerns about reserve visitors affecting the fl ora and fauna “lifeboat”, at least one angler was ordered by a Parks Victoria ranger to leave a no-go area.

On Sunday a person in an infl atable dinghy was spotted on the reservoir, which is against reserve rules.

The Devilbend Foundation has call-ed on the state government to bring in tougher rules to police the reserve.

The News understands the rules are being drafted, but have not yet been approved by the Department of Sus-tainability and Environment.

On Saturday, Peter Walsh said: “This is the fi rst time the public has had access to this site since it was formally transferred to the Crown in

2006, after the reserve was decom-missioned as a water supply facility.

“As well as improving fi shing access to the site, DPI has stocked the res-ervoir with brown trout and rainbow trout, boosting recreational fi shing op-portunities in time for the opening.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to get out in nature and en-joy this great new reserve – and hope-fully land a fi sh.”

Mr Walsh acknowledged the many stakeholders and community groups that had contributed to the planning of the reserve, including the Devilbend Foundation, the Friends of Daangean Point, Bunurong Land Council, VRFish, peninsula angling clubs and the Future Fish Foundation.

“The Devilbend Foundation and its affi liated community groups have campaigned for many years to ensure the planning would protect the natural values of the reserve,” Mr Walsh said.

Neale Burgess said visitors could enjoy direct access to the water’s edge with extensive walking tracks and a boardwalk.

“The area of the reserve available for park visitors to explore has increased sixfold, with an additional 30 hectares being opened up,” he said.Long road: Top, some members of the Devilbend Foundation at the opening of the reserve on Saturday. The foundation has called for tougher rules to safeguard the fl ora and fauna in the 1000ha reserve. Right, Hastings MP Neale Burgess, left, and Water Minister Peter Walsh dangled rods in the reservoir from one of two new fi shing platforms. Pictures courtesy Jason Reekie and Parks Victoria

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By Mike HastSOUTHERN Peninsula Rescue Squad came to the aid of a charter yacht tangled in a South Channel beacon tower off Portsea last Saturday week.

The squad was contacted by water police at about 5.30pm and asked to attend the scene where it arrived at about 6pm.

Ten passengers aboard Sorrento Sailing Escape’s 12-metre (40-foot) Beneteau class yacht were transferred to the squad’s rescue boat Southern Peninsula 1.

The yacht’s skipper and rescue volun teers then pondered how to disentangle rigging that had been snagged on a sign atop the No 4 marker, which in-dicates the northern side of the channel.

Sorrento-based commercial mariner Andrew Mackinnon – a “ship spotter” well known for his photos of boats and ships that use Port Phillip and Western Port – motored to the site after being alert-ed by the skipper aboard the car ferry Sorrento.

Using bolt cutters from the rescue squad, Mr Mackinnon climbed to the top of the tower and cut wire and ropes from the mast that had wrapped around the tower, sending the mast crashing into the water and freeing the French-built yacht.

The mast had been broken in three pieces during the incident.

Mr Mackinnon had serviced similar beacons in the past. “The only damage I could see was to roll-ers designed to keep seabirds off the structure,” he said.

Eileen Murray of the rescue squad said the yacht’s skipper, Andrew Rosa, was deeply embar-rassed by the incident. “He said he’d taken his eye off the ball while watching a ship,” she said.

Mr Rosa did not want to comment when con-tacted by The News.

On Wednesday last week, contractors for the Port of Melbourne Corporation in spected and re-paired the marker.

Yacht snags bay beaconYacht snags bay beaconShip safety Ship safety warningwarningTRANSPORT Safety Victoria has warned recreational boaters to stay clear of big commercial ships after receiving more than 10 reports of near-misses in shipping channels and fairways in Victorian waters over the past four weeks.

The most recent incident was on Friday 8 November when outbound cruise ship Sea Princess was forced to alter course out of the South Channel in Port Phillip to avoid a recreational boat.

TSV maritime safety director Peter Corcoran said “recreational boats faced numerous dangers by anchoring or operating in areas where large commercial ships navi-gate” including Western Port.

“While this incident thankfully resulted in no fatalities or serious injuries, it could have had cata-strophic consequences. Recreation-al boat operators must not anchor in shipping channels or fairways, and must always steer clear of ships,” he said.

“The speed of a commercial ship can be deceptive as they can travel at more than 20 knots.”

The safety alert about the SeaPrincess incident is on the TSV website at www.transportsafety.vic.gov.auNot taking passengers: Commercial mariner Andrew Mackinnon cuts rigging of the Beneteau class yacht that

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By Keith PlattSUE Mason counts herself as a “lucky researcher”. The common dolphins she studies live in a relatively small, de-fi ned area of Port Phillip while other researchers must ply the oceans track-ing super pods of the same species.

No one knows when the short-beaked common dolphins called Port Phillip home, but ongoing studies by Ms Ma-son and the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute have shown that at least one female is already a grand-mother.

Ms Mason is regularly seen zigzag-ging in the institute’s boat within sight

of the shore between Safety Beach and Frankston to fi nd the dolphin pod.

She photographs them constantly and knows each of the 15 dolphins by sight.

The institute and Ms Mason also keep track of Port Phillip’s estimated 120 resident bottlenose dolphins and another fi ve that seem to have taken up residence in Western Port.

To make identifi cation easy, Ms Ma-son names the dolphins from marks on their dorsal fi n, such as Top Notch, Square Notch, Tall Fin and Almost Clean Fin.

Aerial and Esther (who appears to perform on cue for the camera) are an-

other two well-known members of the pod.

Ms Mason told a meeting in Frank-ston to celebrate the institute’s 21st anniversary that the welfare of the dol-phins could be gauged by the condition of their skin.

Scars on the fi n of Aerial’s calf showed it had been hit by a boat’s pro-peller; seven years later that same calf had become a mother.

Early in 2011 Ms Mason became concerned when photographs showed severe skin lesions on two dolphins.

“We saw dolphins with a lot of spots, but we now know that can be quite nor-mal,” she said.

“They can occur because of environ-mental changes and the ending of the drought could have been one of the reasons.”

The Department of Sustainability and Environment provided money for extra research and Ms Mason noted the lesions seen on Round Notch on 1 September had almost gone by the fol-lowing month.

“The dolphins are not dying; they get a few spots, but heal up. There is no behavioural change.”

Ms Mason estimated that lesions on dolphins healed “300 times faster than they do on humans”.

The lesions on dolphins presented

no danger to humans swimming in the same water.

Ms Mason, who has just completed her PhD in ecology and acoustics at Curtin University, Western Australia, also keeps an eye out for the increasing number of whales entering Port Phillip.

Having annually gone to Hawaii for eight years to “work on” humpbacks, she also has a photographic record of the fl ukes of whales in Port Phillip.

“One humpback stayed 10 days and I occasionally see southern rights [whales],” she said.

“I’m the lucky one [at the dolphin research centre] who gets to go out in boats.”

‘Lucky’ researcher knows her dolphins‘Lucky’ researcher knows her dolphinsThar they blow: Dolphin Research Institute’s Sue Mason, right, can recognise “her” dolphins by the shape of their fi ns.


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By Mike HastARTIST and illustrator Tony Barber clambered onto a chair to reach the top corner of his large painting.

Leaning in and concentrating on ap-plying a curve of paint, he lost his bal-ance and crashed to the fl oor.

Shaken and with an injured knee, he sat in a comfy chair to regain his com-posure and started thinking about the object of his downfall – the easel.

Why had easels remained virtually unchanged since their invention? Was there a better way to make an easel? Where would you start on such a ven-ture?

He did some reading and found out the painter’s easel had been in use since the time of the ancient Egyp-tians. The Roman author Pliny the El-der wrote about easels shortly after the birth of Jesus.

Barber was astonished. Painters had used basically the same set-up for more than 2000 years.

He started a journey of invention that lasted four years and has created an easel with an ingenious device that al-lows a canvas or board to revolve 360 degrees and be set on any angle.

He assembles the easels in a spare room at his home in Dromana and has been knocked out by praise from art-ists who have bought them.

“One painter in NSW told me I’d split the atom,” he says with a smile. “Another says he is earning twice as much because he paints twice as fast and the quality has improved.”

A third, an award-winning artist who works on scraper boards, said being able to turn the easel with one hand while scratching or drawing with the other was much easier.

Red Hill artist Gavin Byrt told Bar-ber: “The easel has changed the way I paint. Being able to adjust the canvas to maximise the light, spin the easel to paint the edges of the canvas or tip it to a horizontal position for drawing and fi ne detail work is an amazing change. Such a revelation.”

Barber’s journey of invention started when he asked artists how the standard wooden easel could be improved.

“There were many false starts, thou-sands of hand-drawn blue line sketch-es and a wildly fl uctuating shoestring budget,” he said. “Sometime I didn’t go near the project for many weeks.”

Creating the method of attaching canvases and perfecting the swivel device atop the tripod was a process of trial and error. It saw Barber haunting seven component-making workshops on the peninsula where he asked ma-chinists to make parts of stainless steel, aluminium, hard plastics and other materials, as well as getting la-

ser cutting and powder coating.“It was gratifying to work with these

tradesmen and women. They’d see me arrive with folders of ideas and boxes of unfi nished parts, ‘Oh, here comes that crazy Pommy inventor again’.

“They were so generous with their advice and encouragement.”

The fi nished easel is a revelation, one of those items you see and wonder why it hadn’t been done before.

Barber has a version that stands on the fl oor and a tabletop model used by older artists who prefer to work sitting down.

“So many people paint nowadays,” he said. “Not only professional artists, but also teachers, students, hobbyists, semi-professional, retirees and mil-lions of people who are members of art clubs and societies.

“Each one has their own painting style, physical limitations and equip-ment and materials preferences.”

He said artists can work faster and the easel makes it physically easier to paint, reducing “the aches and pains artist of all ages endure”.

“You can bring any part of your canvas directly to your brush at any height, angle or position.”

Barber has set up a business to mar-ket his invention, which is called the ARTristic easel. Details: www. artris-tic.com or [email protected]

All so easel for this All so easel for this lateral thinking artistlateral thinking artist

Not the TV Tony BarberNot the TV Tony BarberDROMANA’S easel inventor Tony Barber shares a name with the Sale of the Century TV quiz show host, but to many people he is more famous than the hyperactive quiz compere.

Artist Tony Barber co-founded the seminal Australian rock ‘n’ roll band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs.

Born at Norwich in the United Kingdom, Barber was a lift operator, carpet salesman, folk singer and display manager at a department store before migrating to Australia in 1963 with $100 in his pocket.

Two years later he was playing to thousands of screaming teenagers at the Myer Music Bowl with the wild man of Australian rock, Billy Thorpe.

The two became lifelong friends, only separated by the untimely death of Thorpe in 2007.Barber is preposterously talented and has had dozens of creative jobs, but has always painted.On his CV is artist; author (35 books with sales of more than a million); illustrator; papercraft

designer and teacher; inventor; designer of toys, gifts and crafts; children’s literacy and behav-ioural consultant; creative product consultant; children’s entertainer; public speaker; songwriter; retail store designer; and interior and window display consultant.

Remember the soft toys Bananas in Pyjamas? Barber designed them.Remember the hit song Someday? Yep, Barber.How about those revolutionary three-dimensional paper sculptured mobiles from the 1970s?

Barber.The Puggles series of books and toys? The children’s books Freaky Fearless Fred and the

Bouncing Balls of Death and Freaky Fearless Fred and the Exploding Dwarf. And Sparkle the Magical Unicorn as well as Bullies and How to Drive them Bonkers.

Music fans will know of his book Way Till You Drop, which described his experiences touring in the musical Long Way To The Top, the rock ‘n’ roll reunion tour of the top Australian artists from 1950 to 1970.

Inventive artist: Top, Tony Barber of Dromana has reinvented the painter’s easel so any part of a canvas can be positioned directly under a brush at any height, angle or position. Picture: Yanni Above, Tony Barber, left, with the original Aztecs playing at Surf City in Sydney in 1964.


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NEXT year’s Mornington Art Exhibi-tion held by the Rotary Club of Morn-ington is entering a new era of con-temporary and traditional technology.

The club will provide art show infor-mation online and in the publications of principal partner, the Mornington Peninsula News Group (publisher of The News).

The exhibition will feature more than 800 paintings from peninsula, Victorian and interstate artists.

In entering the world of modern media, the art show information and a display of paintings entered will be available at www.morningtonartshow.com.au

Tickets for the opening night on Friday 18 January can also be bought online or from Farrell’s Book Shop, corner Main and Barkly streets, Morn-ington, or at Ken Cameron’s Mens-wear, 185 Main St, Mornington.

Due to maintenance work on Pen-insula Community Theatre, the show may move to The Studio, which is the building opposite the theatre.

The feature artist will be Jane Hen-derson who paints peninsula sea-scapes and coastal scenes.

Mornington Rotary was the es-tablishment home of the Australian Rotary Health Fund, now one of the largest health research based funds in Australia. The initiative came from Rotarian Ian Scott in response to his concerns over the loss of young babies from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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PENINSULA Health’s chief executive Sherene Devanesen has presented awards to staff who have spent more than 10 years with the organisation.

Among the recipients was paediatrics nurse unit manager Helen Hutchins, who has spent 40 years with Peninsula Health.

Mercedes Williams, Janet Payne, Lorraine McPherson, Terence Hewens, Anne Donnelly and Patricia Kardinaal were awarded for 35 years of service. “It is marvellous to see so many employees celebrating long service. We thank all award recipients for their commitment to the health

service and helping us to build a healthy community,” Dr Devanesen said.

Awarded: Helen Hutchins, left, after receiving her 40-year service award from Peninsula Health’s chief executive Sherene Devanesen.

Longevity in health workLongevity in health work

The annual art exhibition is second only in size to the Camberwell Rotary Art show held later in the year.

The exhibition has raised more than $700,000 in 41 years for use on local and international Rotary projects.

The clock tower in Main St, Morn-ington, and three gazebo shelters have been recent projects funded from the art show.

Alan Harwood is art show director and believes the show is “again on track to produce an outstanding art ex-hibition in January 2013”.

Prospective sponsors can call Mr Harwood on 0413 082 992 or Peter Lawrence on 0418361001.

Green wedge rallyGreen wedge rallyPENINSULA residents are taking bus-es to a “Save Mornington Peninsula’s Green Wedges” rally on Thursday 29 November on Parliament House steps, Spring Street, Melbourne.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s proposals are “a ‘hit job’ on the green wedge”, says planning expert Profes-sor Michael Buxton.

Buses will arrive in the city mid-morning to enable people to shop, meet friends and then attend the rally at 1pm.

Details and bookings: Peter Hall of Flinders Community Association, [email protected] or 5989 0140 and David Harrison of Red Hill Com-munity Action, [email protected] or 5989 2285.


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By Keith PlattMOST of us can appreciate the interaction be-tween horse and rider. Our history reinforces the special relationship between animals and civilisa-tion. We’re supposed to be best of friends with dogs, while horses have carried us and our be-longings across continents.

Steam trains and the horseless carriage (motor cars) lessened our reliance on four hoofed feet as a means of transport, but not our fascination with the equine brand.

Horses continue to run courses (ask any gam-bler) and run families (ask any parents of horse-mad children).

Peter Horobin’s family is no exception.The Mornington-based saddler is a former jock-

ey, the son of a jockey and has a brother (Mark) who is still light enough to continue as a jockey.

Horses are in the Horobin blood.In 1970 Peter Horobin’s father Keith suffered a

broken neck in a coal mine collapse on the New South Wales south coast. He recovered, decided life was too short, and took his wife and young family off to England hoping to pursue his pas-sion for riding.

No longer suited for the gallops, Keith Horobin was able to fi nd rides on steeplechasers.

After two years in the United Kingdom he took his family to Germany where there were more op-portunities on the jumps track.

Finding success, the Horobins stayed seven years, with then 15-year-old Peter becoming a jockey and apprentice saddler at Passier & Son.

“I was making saddles while also riding,” Horo-bin says while sitting in his Mornington factory.

“It’s defi nitely given me an advantage, because not many saddlers have been riders.”

When the Horobins returned to Australia, Peter was 19 and his father was still riding steeplechas-ers.

Then living on the Mornington Peninsula, Peter Horobin also was still riding horses, but gave up

being a jockey at 22 after “getting too heavy and having a few falls”.

He also was too busy making racing saddles for other jockeys, fi rst from a tin shed at home in Bal-narring, then a garage, followed by a double ga-rage and then a factory in Mornington. He moved to his present saddlery in Watt Rd 12 years ago.

His son Rhys is a saddler, daughter Marlee makes fi ne leather handbags under the Marlee May label and wife Julie runs the offi ce. Besides the family, there fi ve other staff working at Peter Horobin Saddlery.

Father Keith, now 71, still trains horses and gave up trackwork just two years ago. A couple of years ago Peter Horobin took a fresh look at saddle design, which he says has remained rela-tively unchanged for nearly a century.

Drawing on his knowledge of riding and dis-cussions with a horse vet, Horobin worked out a new design for the saddle tree, the shaped inner part of the saddle that spreads the load across a horse’s back. The stirrups are also attached to the tree.

Horobin says his saddle tree minimises any impediment to the horse’s shoulder blades. His patented tree, made from nylon and strengthened with metal to allow maximum fl ex, is now being incorporated in racing and exercise saddles.

“The tree allows horses to stride free, which is especially important in dressage,” Horobin says.

“The rider has got to be comfortable for the horse, which then moves freely and naturally.

“Other trees have corners that press through the saddle padding into the horse’s back.

“No one before seems to have considered the comfort of the horse.

“The trees worked really well in dressage so I thought, why not for racing?”

Jockeys in France using the new “stride-free” saddles for trackwork reported they had made a positive difference. The horses “felt a lot lighter”.

Small handmade racing saddles can weigh as

A vet’s viewA vet’s viewMT Martha-based equine vet Dr John Bowers works with racehorses, mares and foals, compe-tition horses, ponies and hacks.

Research for his masters degree looked at the affects of a tight girth on the performance of racehorses.

It also resulted in the design of a new girth that, according to Bowers, “should be developed with the new [Peter Horobin} saddle”.

“Therefore, we are looking for a venture capi-talist with long arms and deep pockets. People involved would be Professor Ron Slocombe – who I did my masters work with – Peter Horobin, contacts at CSIRO textiles and me.”

Bowers says the basis of Horobin’s saddle tree design is sound.

“Current trees have two points at each end fac-ing downwards so, if you think about it, when the muscles along the back are contracting and, coupled with the weight of the rider, forces are being placed more over four points ventrally.

“Peter’s tree should reduce point compression and distribute weight more evenly.

“It would appear that Peter’s design will have less interference with the long muscles along the back and around the top of the shoulder. How-ever, the proposition that it will improve the spine and lead to less problems with certain types of spondolytis is uncertain.”

Horses take comfort in a new line of treesHorses take comfort in a new line of treesHorsepower: Peter Horobin with the saddle tree that forms the basis for his new breed of racing and dressage saddles.

little as 400gms and cost $400-$700. The fi rst batch of 10 racing saddles with the new tree has been made for stables near the famous Chantilly racecourse at Oise in France.

Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse has ordered 15 of the exercise model. Other exercise saddles are being used by Mornington trainer Pat Carey and Cranbourne trainer Michael Kent for the French import Tac De Boistron.

In the 1990s, Horobin’s handiwork provided winning seats for such track luminaries as Greg Hall, Darren Gauchi and Damien Oliver. Steven King had three different-sized Horobin saddles that he used when winning the trifecta of the Melbourne and Caulfi eld cups and Mackinnon Stakes aboard Let’s Elope in 1991.

“I’m swinging back to racing [after years con-centrating on dressage] with these new saddles and tree,” Horobin says.

He also is about to get into the saddle, riding trackwork on an unnamed horse in which he has a half share.

Up every day at 5am, Horobin takes the horse from Kelvin Southey’s Shandion Lodge stables to Mornington Racecourse.

After a swim and a run, the four-year-old nuz-zles up to Horobin as he leads her back to her stall.

“If she runs as good as she looks, I’ll be happy,” he says, giving her a pat on the nose. “But she’s just one of a million horses that’s been bred.”


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FOR seals, it seems there’s nothing like a good sleep after a fi ne day’s fi shing. The beach in front of McCrae Yacht Club was the handiest place to come ashore on Tuesday last week for an Australian fur seal that ignored the usual traffi c of beach walkers and joggers.

Sleeping soundly, the seal only moved further up the beach when the wake of a passing ship washed across its tail.

Signs were put up warning of the

seal’s presence and the need to keep clear.

Wildlife rescuer Craig Thomson (pictured) fi rst spotted the seal early in the morning as it made several forays in and out of the water.

“It is a timely reminder that with the weather getting warmer, we share our beaches with wildlife and we should give them the space and respect they deserve,” he said.

“While it is common for Australian fur seals to use the beaches to rest

during the day from the end of September through to April, most of the seals are yearlings fi nding their independence.

“However, on occasions like today adult seals will use the beach to rest. It is estimated this seal would weigh 120-150 kilograms.”

To report sick or injured wildlife, call Frankston-based Animalia Wildlife Shelter on 0435 822 699 or go to www.animaliawildlfe.org

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Beached seal sleeps it offBeached seal sleeps it off Scooter forumScooter forumA FORUM to work out the safest routes in Hastings for mobility scooters is on Wednesday at Hastings Hall in High St from 10am-3pm.

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Smart meter protestSmart meter protestAN anti-smart meter action group is holding a forum in Oakleigh on Sun-day 1-4pm at Oakleigh Community Conference Centre, 77-81 Willesden Rd, Oakleigh. Speakers will include EMFacts Consultancy founder Don Maisch, who produces reports and papers about human exposure to electromagnetic radiation, and naturopath Nicole Bijlsma.

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By Keith PlattTHE quality of water being discharged through the sewage outfall at Gunnamatta will drop next week while Melbourne Water works on its latest treatment equipment.

The 350 million litres a day discharge will be Class C, below the purity that has been pumped into the ocean since new processes came on line in July.

“A three- to four-day shutdown of the new advanced tertiary treatment stage at ETP [East-ern Treatment Plant, near Carrum] is required in mid-November to undertake important works on site,” general manager of asset planning Paul Pretto said.

He said the plant’s $418 million upgrade was “nearing completion”.

“The upgrade will add an advanced tertiary stage to the sewage treatment process at ETP; the plant, originally built in 1975, will be trans-formed into one of the most sophisticated large-scale sewage treatment facilities in the world.”

Environmentalists who have battled for dec-ades for the outfall discharge to be cleaned up, will now focus on ending the outfall altogether. They say the discharge of treated water into the sea at a national park is harmful to the marine environment.

Meanwhile, lower quality water from other peninsula sewage treatment plants will continue to be discharged at Gunnamatta.

“South East Water is also undertaking tertiary upgrades to its treatment plants at Mt Martha, Boneo and Somers, which discharge to Bass Strait via the same pipeline as ETP. The upgrades are expected to be completed in the second half of 2013,” Dr Pretto said.

Commissioning of the advanced treatment stage began in July “and has resulted in a pro-gressive improvement in the quality of water supplied to recycled water customers and water discharged at the plant’s outfall at Boags Rocks [near Gunnamatta]”.

Shutdown at Gunnamatta outfallShutdown at Gunnamatta outfall

“This has had a visible and positive impact on the marine environment at the outfall at Boags Rocks. Noticeable benefi ts include less colour, foam, and better water clarity.

“We expect to meet our environmental targets by the end of the year and begin supplying Class A standard recycled water in 2013.”

Drr Pretto said the planned shutdown would have no impact on the supply of Class C recy-cled water “however customers and observers at the Boags Rocks outfall may notice a temporary change in water quality back to conditions as they were before commissioning of ETP tertiary up-grade project began in July this year”.

Melbourne Water will continue to meet its EPA licence requirements throughout the shutdown, and is keeping EPA Victoria informed.

The upgrade will add an advanced tertiary stage to the sewage treatment process.

It is providing signifi cant environmental ben-efi ts by improving the quality of the plant’s dis-charge at Boags Rocks on the Mornington Penin-sula and increasing the standard of recycled water produced at the plant, Dr Pretto said

Once completed, the plant will treat more than 100 billion litres of wastewater to Class A recy-cled water standard each year.

Major construction works to build the new advanced tertiary treatment stage began in early 2010 and were completed midyear.

The plant is expected to be fully operational later this year with Class A recycled water avail-able progressively down the South East Outfall pipeline from mid-2013.

End of the line: The sewage outfall that runs across Mornington Peninsula National Park at Gunnamatta delivers 350 million litres of treated sewage into the ocean each day. Picture: Yanni


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COMMENTBy Fred WildTHERE’S not much left of Garden of the Moon atop Arthurs Seat, which was a thriv-ing tourist destination back in my mother’s day.

In the 1930s (when the lookout tower was erected) there was a camera obscura, a wish-ing well, a replica of the Brussels Manneken Pis statue, a little boy piddling into the wish-ing well, and you could nurse a koala.

The Manneken Pis (Dutch for little man pee) was a real shock to us kids who couldn’t understand why a statue could be so rude but we couldn’t.

Garden of the Moon was our mother’s fa-vourite haunt as it was to thousands of peo-ple, us kids included.

It was built in the times of Spencer Jackson the entrepreneur and Howard Lawson the ar-chitect – men with vision.

There was no chairlift in our mum’s time, not even when we were growing up in Drom-ana. I would clamber up the mountain as a seven or eight-year-old on a regular basis and climb the tower, too, if it was open. We all did. It was a magic place and the view was amazing – light years ahead of what you would see from the chairlift.

If Parks Victoria did not commit a travesty on 12 September when it smashed the iconic tower to smithereens, then it must certainly be held accountable for neglecting it for so many years to the point it was deemed “be-yond repair”.

While Parks insisted it condemned the tower for safety reasons, it is well known the chairlift consortium led by Simon McKeon told a public meeting last year the tower was in the way of its planned attrac-tion and would have to go.

The president of our local historical society reminded Mr McKeon the tower was heri-tage listed and permission would be required to destroy it.

I left the meeting content that if Parks Victoria bowed to the consortium’s request, there would at least be a fi ght when it came to the heritage protection of the building.

Last year a “safety fence” appeared around the tower, supposedly to protect inquisitive visitors from “falling debris”.

I wrote to Parks Victoria reminding it that state and national parks are home to thou-sands of giant trees that, by their nature, drop huge branches regularly where visitors wan-der at leisure.

I asked if trees also would have to be fenced. I ceased this line of questioning when I realised it might spark a law to that effect.

I was taken by surprise when hearing the death sentence of the tower had been handed down and, furthermore, that it was not heri-tage listed after all.

Little remains of the “old” Arthurs Seat and Garden of the Moon – a fragment of the wishing well but not much else. What has gone has been replaced with emptiness.

I thought that, with so much of our his-tory lost, lessons would be learned and they would never destroy our iconic tower. But they did.

One of our favourite photos of our mother is of her as a teenager sitting on one of the pillars at the entrance to Arthurs Seat Park. Her descendants love to be photographed sit-ting in the same spot.

I now fully understand why the original in-habitants of this wonderful country treasure their sacred sites. Fred Wild is a self-described “hobby historian” living in Rye.

Removal of lookout tower a travestyRemoval of lookout tower a travesty

Good old days: A teenage Olive Wild with Pat and Norman Willmott on the Arthurs Seat pillar that still stands.

STARS fi lled both the night sky and the red carpet as celebrities Lachy Hulme, Firass Dirani, Jane Hall, Steve Vizard, Carla Bonner and Kerry Armstrong arrived for the start of the 2012 Peninsula Short Film Festival.

Now in its second year, the festival was held on Rosebud foreshore’s Village Green.

About 1000 people listened to music from Paul Barry, Shred the Evidence, Terry Serio and Russell Robertson and watched more than an hour’s worth of short fi lms.

The 12 short fi lms covered subjects such as horseracing, pregnancy, death and surfi ng.

The festival’s director, actor Steve Bastoni, said the event offered “not only an opportunity for fi lmmakers to receive industry acknowledgment, but also a credible platform to launch a fi lmmaking career”.

Judges Lachy Hulme, Firass Dirani and Jane Hall awarded the $5000 winner’s cheque to Toast by David McIntosh.

Young Heart by Christian Kennedy came second ($2500) and The Racecaller by Jack Wynne third ($1250).

Screen winner: Toast by David McIntosh is screened to crowds on the foreshore at Rosebud during last weekend’s Peninsula Short Film Festival. Pictures: Yanni

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4 /44 Park Road 3.30-4.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 BITTERN51 Flinders Street 11.00-11.30amSatchwells 5979 18882 Pozieres Street 11.00-11.30amSatchwells 5979 1888255 Disney Street 11.30-12.00 noonHarcourts 5970 73339 Goris Close 11.30-12.00 noonSatchwells 5979 188889 Jacka Street 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333118 Jacka Street 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 73332524 Frankston-Flinders Road 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 73332 Dunstan Street 1.30-2.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35555 Warrangine Creek Lane 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 73333-6/23 Myers Road 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 73331/21 Portsmouth Road 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

SOMERS5 Charles Court 12.00-12.30pmSatchwells 5979 18884 Oxley Court 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 73339 Norman Street 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

BALNARRING19 Buckley Street 1.30-2.00pmHarcourts 5970 733366 Balnarring Road 2.30-3.00pmHarcourts 5970 733343 Stumpy Gully Road 3.30-4.00pmHarcourts 5970 7333

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Tallon

Janeen Davies

Tallon First National35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000


Chris JonkerMobile:0404 299 854

Ben Tallon Real Estate1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003


Western Port

Jason DowlerMobile: 0403 598 754

Harcourts HastingsShop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7733


Michael CurryMobile:0409 410 456

MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8833


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Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or

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Address: 8 Hector Close, BITTERNPrice: $489,000Agency: 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 lets you know you have found something special. A formal lounge is to one side and a 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 that 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. Two 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 differentstyle and panache


www.harcourts.com.au

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Realisation AuctionLocated in the popular & tightly held pocket of ‘Old Tyabb’ this property is situated on a 1057m2 approx block.Comprising of large front lounge room and a family bathroom. Features include open fire place, split-system air-conditioning and a huge 12m x 9m high span shed with remote door. Whether you’re looking to invest or renovate for yourself there is a fantastic opportunity here to add value and enjoy the rewards.

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E [email protected]

Auction Saturday 1st December at 1.00pmView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 10.30-11.00am*

Hastings 7 Burke Street 3 2 2

Set on 2.5 acres approx is this rare opportunity to own not 1 but 2 homes on this scenic property. Both with separate entrances & services the main residence features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, dining room, office & resort style covered entertaining area. Recently built & council approved the second dwelling features 2 double bedrooms plus study, two way bathroom, double carport & wrap around veranda looking out to your own private rural vista. Special features include 200m2 shed, triple remote garage with internal access, powder room, GDH & ducted refrigerative cooling, dam & 9000Gl water tank.

Somerville 28 Lower Somerville Road

For Sale: Price by Negotiation Over $1,290,000View www.harcourts.com.au Open: By Appointment

Dual Living - 2 Homes, Pristine Semi-Acreage

4/2 3/1 3/2

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E [email protected]

*photo ID required to inspect properties

This fantastic three bedroom unit is located close to all amenities and is well priced to sell. Comprising of a large main bedroom with walk in robe and semi ensuite, other two bedrooms with built in robes. A modern open plan kitchen with separate dining area and also a large lounge area. The outside courtyard has plenty of opportunity to entertain. The large double lock up garage with automatic door completes the package.

Crib Point 4/44 Park Road

Price $310,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

Quiet Location - Two Living Areas

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E [email protected]

3 1 2

FOR SALEFOR SALE

Dare To Dream! - Amazing Lifestyle Property on 1.6 AcresThis 1.6 acre allotment is perfect to enjoy the ultimate in peace & privacy, with a beautiful bush outlook over the Warringine Creek Reserve. The home offers ample room with formal lounge, family room with Coonara, dining area & a huge rumpus room with built in bar. The designer kitchen has plenty of storage & overlooks the rear yard. There are also 4 generous bedrooms, master bedroom with study nook, ensuite with double basins, spa bath & double shower.

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

Price By Negotiation Over $790,000View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.30-3.00*

Bittern 5 Warrangine Creek Lane 4 2 2

The Ultimate EntertainerHere is an opportunity to secure a home in a sought after pocket with features that are unrivalled in the area. Boasting an award winning kitchen, multiple living zones and a sensational outdoor entertaining area, this home is well-suited to all families, professional couples and anyone after that property with the WOW factor. Comprising of 5 bedrooms, main with FES, formal lounge, central bathroom, huge open-plan kitchen, meals and family room and kids living zone.

Tim Ripper 0434 513 640 [email protected] Kane MacRae 0431 069 550 [email protected]

Auction Saturday 1st December at 11.00amView www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm*

Somerville 13 Chesterfield Road 5 2 2

Welcome Back Andrea

Here at Harcourts we are proud to welcome Andrea Hannah back to our Hastings team. Andrea brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the business. Andrea’s achievements in real estate can be attributed to her exceptional customer service and providing her clients with that little bit extra, that helps make their selling experience more memorable. Pro-fessional, caring & client focused with several years of selling and industry experience, Andrea is very proud of the professional service she can offer her clients. Honest, approachable and self-motivated, Andrea tackles real estate with the same enthusiasm as her love of donating to charity, enjoying a laugh, travelling and quality time spent with family & friends.

Phone Andrea Hannah today on 0417 400 660


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4/82 high street, hastings 5979 8833

Light and BrightBITTERN Negotiable over $330,000

An Exclusive Illuka Lifestyle AwaitsHASTINGS Negotiable over $335,000

An Exceptional Lifestyle AwaitsCRIB POINT Negotiable over $490,000

‘Milne Terrace’CRIB POINT Negotiable over $280,000

Quiet Court LocationHASTINGS $299,990

Land AhoyBITTERN $180,000

Showcase of characterDESIGNED to perfection with quality in mind, this very attractive brick home has great character and is sited on a 1048-square metre block in the popular Old Tyabb area. At the front is a lovely formal lounge with a feature bay window, and is one of four living areas. There is a formal dining zone and two fantastic family areas either side of the kitchen. Boasting a wraparound bench, the kitchen has a dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space. Perfect for big families, the stylish home has fi ve bedrooms, including the master bedroom with an ensuite, walk-in robe and a charming window seat. Other bedrooms share the family bathroom, which has a corner spa bath. The undercover entertaining area blends nicely with the landscaped gardens and the built-in, six-person spa is sure to come in handy on warm summer evenings. The block allows for side access to the backyard and the double garage has a rear roller door.

Address: 24 Lyall Street, HASTINGSPrice: On applicationAgency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555Agent: Kerry Lee Marshall, 0408 363 686

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au

Six units, all with open-plan living and boasting a modern and sophisticated feel. Featuring GDH, s/system air-conditioning, kitchens with glass splash backs, quality s/steel appliances -including dishwasher - and stone benchtops. Low maintenance and landscaped private courtyards, large master bedrooms with en-suites, lockup garages with direct access into the homes & the rear courtyard. The overall feel is secure & relaxed and each has been individually designed to make the best use of natural light. Appealing to buyers seeking a convenient lifestyle, situated within a short walk to Bittern township & a mere 5 minute drive in either direction to Balnarring & Hastings. A great opportunity to secure a spacious townhouse in a brilliant, walk to town position. Inspect with confidence.

Bittern 23 Myers Road

Price Starting from $362,500View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.30-3.00pm*

Executive, Low Maintenance Development - Bittern Grove

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

3 2 1-2

*photo ID required to inspect properties

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Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

www.satchwells.com.au1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageHASTINGSBALNARRING

03 5979 188803 5983 5509

Satchwells

CRIB POINT$482,000

SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS BUSINESS USES.The zoning provides for industries LARGE CORNER ALLOTMENT ZONED INDUSTRIAL 3

CRIB POINTAsking $395,000

SIMPLY STUNNING98 Lorimer St - Inspect Sat 2.00-2.30pm

CRIB POINTAsking From $210,000

INVESTOR - RETIREE - FIRST HOME BUYER

38 Park Road - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm

READY FOR

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HASTINGSAsking $260,000

WHEN LOCATION AND PRICE MATTERS3/12 Spring Street - Inspect 3.00-3.30pm

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BEAUTIFUL PERIOD HOME ON 1400sqms HUGE SHED 51 Flinders Street - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

HASTINGS$434,000

LAND OF PLENTYInspect by Appointment

CAN BE

DEVELOPED

S.T.C.A

HASTINGS$420,000

PRETTY AS A PICTUREInspect by Appointment

SOMERVILLEAsking $1.3m

WOW! - STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD

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5 BEDROOMS & MORE42 Rosemary Drive - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

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BITTERNOffers over $399,900

IDEAL LOCATION, WORK FROM HOMEInspect by Appointment

SOMERS$749,000

FEDERATION STYLE FAMILY HOME5 Charles Court - Inspect Sat 12.00-12.30pm

HASTINGSAsking $217,000 each

TWO BLOCKS FOR SALE - SIDE BY SIDEInspect by Appointment

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26 Tara Drive - Inspect Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

3219

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POSSIBLY THE CHEAPEST ½ ACRE PROPERTY Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGSNeg Over $620,000

AN AFFORDABLE DREAM195 Hendersons Road - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

UNDER

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UNIT SITE HASTINGSInspect by Appointment


“For the best deal in real estate, Ph: 03 5977 9660

Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

TOWNHOUSE CLEARANCE

SOMERVILLE,

2 & 3 /76

ERAMOSA ROAD EAST

BE IN BY CHRISTMAS

PRICED FROM $369,000 EACH

INSPECT: WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 1.00 - 1.30PM

PRICE WILL BE NEGOTIABLE FOR A QUICK 30 DAY SETTLEMENT

OCCUPY OR INVESTPRICES REDUCED BY $10,000

Expected rental return: $330per weekQuick settlement OK

UNIT 4 NOW PRICED AT $337,500

UNIT 5 NOW PRICED AT $339,000

INSPECT: WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 11.00-11.30AM

DEVELOPER SAYS SELL! SELL! SELL!

CRIB POINT,4 & 5 /128

Disney STREET


BALNARRING $730,000

You could be forgiven for thinking you have travelled to the New England

shrubs and sweeping in front of the classic timber homestead. Amid open lawns with an established treed boundary, there is something about this stunning home that sets it apart from the pack; whether its the feeling of light and space with many garden aspects or the soaring high ceilings above.

2 ACRES - COUNTRY CHARM

BITTERN $765,000+

This is truly a stunning lifestyle property with delightful surprises at every turn among two acres of landscaped gardens and established native woodlands.

the well maintained 28 squares family home. It features large formal and informal

conditioning. Featuring a centrally located timber kitchen with natural gas stove.

NEIGHBOURS BE GONE

B T R E (03) 5979 8003btre.com.au

Shop 1, 34 High StHastings “Your Local Expert”

HASTINGS $349,500

This property must be one of the best buys around at the moment. Only four years old (approx) this 3br home features BIRs to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms, a WIR and ensuite to the master, two living areas, tiled dining/meals area, open plan kitchen with island bench, dishwasher and stainless appliances, remote DLUG, gas ducted heating plus evaporative cooling. Finished off in neutral tones throughout the home will suit any dcor, simply move in and unpack, there is nothing more to do. Outside you have access to the rear yard via a single roller door to the rear of the garage. The concreted entertaining area off the dining area is perfect for entertaining on Summer nights and there is still enough room for the kids or dogs. The vendors have priced this home aggressively to sell and after seeing it I think you will agree it is very good value.

BLINK AND YOULL MISS OUT

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 4brs (massive master br), built in robes to 3 bedrooms. A huge lounge room, heating and cooling, kids play area, plus an open plan dining area off the kitchen. Outside you have a covered entertaining area overlooking the in-ground pool, a fenced kids play yard,loads of space to park a boat, trailer or caravan. Also plenty of room for a dog or two plus a great shed for the toys. This home has been wonderfully cared for by its current owners and will make a great home or investment.

BIGGER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

HASTINGS $249,000

Take advantage of the low interest rates and lower market prices before it is too late. This neat and tidy 3 bedroom home features robes in all rooms, lounge with separate dining off the kitchen, gas ducted heating, large undercover alfresco area, good shedding and very neat and tidy block measuring approx

property is priced to sell.

TRY AND BEAT THIS PRICE!!!

CRIB POINT $279,000-$299,000

living spaces, generous proportions and all the features of a spacious home. Try high ceilings and grand entry hall with double glass doors leading to a big open living room, a tiled meals adjoining a concreted courtyard, family sized kitchen with Blanco appliances, even a dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, (main with full ensuite).

CALLING ALL INVESTORS

HASTINGS $199,000

Step out your front door and enjoy the convenience of this prime location in a growing town. This entry level property would make the perfect

kitchen facing the street, 2 large bedrooms with built-ins, electric heating and cooking and off street parking. It is currently returning $200 per week to an established tenant or vacant possession available.

TOWN AT YOUR DOORSTEP

CRIB POINT $240,000 - $250,000

Just Listed neat and tidy two bedroom unit only few minutes walk to The Cellars, train station and a hop skip and a jump away from the Stony Point Jetty. This well presented unit has stainless steel appliances, dual access bathroom, built in robes to both bedrooms, ducted heating, low maintenance gardens and a single remote garage. Great start for investors with a current lease in place until August next year.

SANDSTONE BEAUTY

HASTINGS $289,000

727m2 has a great big yard and is just waiting for a new family. It has bright and airy living areas; Lounge and separate family/meals, upgraded kitchen with plenty of cupboards & gas cooking, 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, gas heating and a separate entry hall. Outside theres room to kick a ball, grow vegies or enjoy your tinkering in the 6m x 9m garage.

TOP OF THE COURT

CRIB POINT $400,000+

Delightful 3 bedroom home set on 1/4 acre in quiet street with established landscaped gardens which can be enjoyed from all rooms inside this home. Gas heating and split system air conditioning offer comfort all year round. BIR plus WIR and ensuite to main. Large lounge and formal dining.

space, near new appliances and s/s dishwasher.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

HASTINGS $299,000+

This near new modern, trendy 3br townhouse is located literally steps from the centre of Hastings CBD. Features include 3 bedrooms, stainless steel appliances to the kitchen, lounge and dining overlooking a rear deck and courtyard garden area. This easy-care home is perfect for anyone looking for a property close to all Hastings has to offer. Inspection will impress, book yours today.

LOCATION, LOCATION

PRICE REDUCED

HASTINGS $279,000

When investing in real estate those in the know buy within walking distance to the centre of town. This 3BR, 1 bathroom property is perfectly suited to the investor. With a long term tenancy in place at $275pw until 13th Sept 2013. Located only minutes to the town centre of Hastings it will always be in demand and looking at the long term options it would make a great site for two new townhouses S.T.C.A. Now is the time to buy, dont wait until these kind of properties are back over $300,000.

WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN

PRICE REDUCED

PRICE REDUCED


249 High Street Hastings, Victoria 3915www.peninsula parklands.com.au

A lifestyle village for the over 50sSECURE LONG TERM TENURE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL

- Sell Your Existing Home+ Buy at Parklands= Reap the Financial Rewardsemail us at [email protected] A.H. Brad Wilcox 0419 583 634

Need to sell your house prior to buying at Peninsula Parklands?Ask us how we can make it very simple and easy

$205,000$135,000 $169,000 $179,900

Low maintenance 24 hour security access A carefree lifestyle Freedom to travel Economical Full-time on site managers Social club Community centre

5979 2700$199,500

Sample only

Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd.87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

If you are tired of:Late Rent - Unitdy, problem tenants - Unaccountable agents

Out of date inspections - Low rent - Lack of communication

Low Fee and High Service.

We will look after your property

like we own it ourselves!

WE WON’T LET YOU DOWNCall Sue Now!!

[email protected]

TYABB $425,000 Plus

FAMILY LIVING AT ITS FINEST

COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGIONHastings, Somerville, Tyabb,

Crib Point & Bittern

COURT LOCATION - VENDOR SAYS SELL!Three bedroom home, BIR’s to all bedrooms

Thinking of growing your investment portfolio? Talk To The Best...Talk To BAYWEST! CRIB POINT $420,000 Plus

ROOM FOR THE FAMILY AND ALL THE EXTRAS!Large three bedroom, two bathroom home

TYABB $265,000 plus

CENTRAL PREMIUM UNIT

the highest standard.Features include:Two bedrooms, master with WIR

BALNARRING $465,000 plus

HERE’S YOUR CANVAS -

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progress at:http://mobro.co/seancrimmins1

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Movember at Baywest Real Estate Another Happy Vendor!

To Sean and the staff at Baywest Hastings,

“Just a note to express our thanks for your attention and professionalism in the recent sale of our son’s house at 5 Ovens Court Hastings. The pressure to sell quickly we know, added to your task but we were impressed with your steady methodical actions that guided us through a very stressful time for us all.”

Ray and June MacIntyre, 5 Ovens Court, Hastings.

SOLD

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814


CRIB POINT 64 Disney Street

PRICE: $379,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

3 bedroom home awaits your indulgence situated on a 1227m2 allotment. The home features 3 large bedrooms, master w/ F.E.S, W.I.R and spa, great kitchen overlooking meals area plus a lovely lounge room with a wood combustion heater. Externally we have a lovely private yard, side vehicle access, entertaining areas plus a workshop. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Renovated solid 3 bedroom home full of beautiful character - cottages like this do not come along often for a REALISTIC price. Boasting high ceilings, cornices, picture rails & the modern comforts of ducted heating, polished hardwood floors, open fire place & the home has been recently extended. Offering spacious lounge, BIR’s throughout, good sized yard, well-fenced and ready to move into. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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SOMERVILLE 6 Snow Gum Place

PRICE: Make An Offer!VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Woodlands property boasting double remote controlled garage, ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, evaporative cooling, multiple formal & informal living areas, freshly painted throughout & gas powered log fire. Bonuses include decked pergola area with cafe blinds, pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens on large 770sqm block. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $499,950VIEW: Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Private and Near new. Featuring impressive dimensions with 3 living areas plus alfresco and huge entertainer’s kitchen. The property is on a 1/4 acre block with a host of features that include porcelain tiling, evaporative cooling, stainless-steel appliances, ducted vacuuming and side drive to rear yard. Located in the exclusive ‘Old Tyabb’ area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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HASTINGS 25A Morrah StreetCRIB POINT 24 Hamilton Street

PRICE: Offers Over $600,000VIEW: Saturday 2:15 - 2:45pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Meticulously kept 4BR plus study home. Featuring near new timber kitchen with all modern appliances, formal lounge and dining with a separate zoned games room, near new gas solar hot water service and various r/cycle air-conditioning. Outdoor area overlooks the beautifully kept gardens, ample water tanks, double garage and covered area to store the caravan or boat. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 22 Orotava Street

PRICE: $319,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 11:30 - 12:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Natural window furnishings and paint tones enhance home that is situated on 848sqm allotment. Featuring 3 bedrooms all with B.I.R.’s, floating floorboards throughout, plus reverse cycle heating & cooling. Outside boasts private decked area, concrete driveway leading to single carport & a 10.5mx5.5m garage with power, plus a garden shed.Contact Exclusive Agent.

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BITTERN 2 Dunstan Street

PRICE: $610,000 - $635,000VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE REDUCTION. 36sq residence on approx 2600sqm allotment features cathedral ceilings throughout. The home boasts four bedrooms, two with ensuite & W.I.R. Also featuring enormous kitchen with walk-in pantry & all modern appliances, wood fire, GDH, exposed beams with cathedral ceilings and sun-filled lead light sky lights. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

As-new Victorian style family home located on a 1/4 acre block. Boasting 5 bedrooms, master with W.I.R. & ensuite. Four informal & formal living areas, large hostess kitchen & bathroom with spa bath. Plus double side gated access, double garage with rear roller door. Also featuring outdoor entertaining area, with built in 6 seater spa. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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REALISATION AUCTION

Fully renovated! Located within striking distance to local school, shops & transport, this three bedroom home is ideally suited to first home buyers, investors or families. Boasting a beautiful renovation throughout with features including brand new kitchen & stainless steel appliances, new flooring, tiling, security system, gas heating, brand new bathroom, there’s not a thing to do except move straight in and ENJOY! Bonuses include 6 seater outdoor spa, cubby house, great sized backyard with side gated access.

AUCTION: Saturday, January 12th 2013, at 11:30am on-site Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance: 30/60 days. Genuine vendor says sell, sell, sell!VIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30amAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 7 Wolverene Street

BUSH DELIGHT WHERE THE FUTURE IS BRIGHTTYABB 1a Stuart Road

Approx 68 Acres of park-like wilderness bush land in private central location zoned for Port Industrial

Use. Permit for dwelling available (STCA) with power, mains water and telephone available. Live in this

delightful environment now whilst awaiting construction of a major container port in the immediate vicinity

in years to come.

Alternative terms available by negotiable prior to Auction.

Inspection invited - property vacant, see sign at entrance. ENTER AT OWN RISK.

Contact Chris Watt on 0417 588 321 for title plan and details.

VIEW: Go See! ENTER AT OWN RISK

AUCTION: Wednesday December 5th 2012 at 2:00pmTerms: 10% Deposit, Balance 90 daysAt: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings

AGENT:Chris Watt 0417 588 321

OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HOME PORT

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DO YOU WANT TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE? 12 months old, contemporary designed townhouse, styled over 2 levels. Features include 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large balcony, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sunny courtyard and lock-up garage. Stroll to the High Street shopping precinct, great fishing spots, public transport & metres from the foreshore reserve, walking tracks and ever popular with dog lovers. Still under builders guarantee and investors note: property will achieve a 5% minimum return.

AUCTION: Saturday, January 19th 2013, at 1:30pm on-site Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance: 30/60 days. Must be sold on the day!VIEW: Saturday 1:00-1:30pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 116 Marine Parade


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

Tallon

CYNTHIAGALLINAPhone:0438 773 627

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres)

For Sale: $949,000

A unique lifestyle awaits you in this huge 1.58 acre property situated in the sought after Kinfauns Estate. Public transport stops at the Estate’s entrance, Hastings town center two minutes drive and the brand new Bittern shops two minutes in the other direction. Fully serviced and surrounded by homes of equal quality and prestige.

BITTERN 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.

HASTINGS

Little Gem

For Sale: $299,000

Close to Pelican Park and the Marina, this 2BR unit has a white picket fence leading to the shaded entry and central hallway. Both bedrooms have BIR’s and share the bathroom with bath and shower. A meals area leads to the rear courtyard and the modern kitchen has a planter box window. A lounge has air-conditioning and there is ducted heating throughout. There is a single lock-up garage with a rear entry door to the courtyard.

CRIB POINT

Sandstone Lodge

Inspect: Saturday 24th Nov 2.00-2.30pmFor Sale: $450,000

Ideal for the larger family this home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara woodheater, a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms all on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIR’s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage with power, water tanks, pergola and verandahs

11 Market Street

BITTERN

Stately PresenceImmaculately presented home, set on 2 acres. Enter into a large foyer with study & powder room to one side & formal lounge with feature columns to the other. Glistening tiles carry 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, hotel quality main bedroom with spa ensuite & WIR, two more bedrooms with BIR’s and the main bathroom.

For Sale: $795,000

BITTERN

Don’t Be A Slave To Rent

For Sale: $375,000

This three-bedroom 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 a gas cook top, wall oven, dishwasher and plenty of bench space. A second living area is at the other end of the home along with the bathroom, toilet & laundry. A landscaped front garden complements the block.

Family Values

For Sale: $410,000

On a 1012m2 (approx) block, this 4 bedroom plus study home presents excellent value and opportunity.

adjoining meals 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.

BITTERN

HASTINGS

Don’t Let This One Get Away

For Sale: $415,000

Set in the leafy Old Tyabb area, this four-bedroom BV family home is sure to please. An L-shaped lounge/dining

kitchen with granite benchtops and modern appliances.The main bedroom has a WIR & FES, two more bedrooms have BIR’s. For convenience the home has ducted heating plus s/system air-conditioning. Outside is a paved pergola area and large garage shed.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villas

For Sale: $475,000

You can smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse. Double storey, 3BR’s and 3 bathrooms with 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

Location, Location, Location

For Sale: $315,000

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

kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, with under-bench oven and 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.

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Rent Beater

For Sale: $331,000

This 4BR, BV home is set on a good sized block and is

been converted into a large living area and there is a big -

boards, gas heating and a kitchen with gas cooking. There is plenty of room on the 615m2 block with a garden shed. Located in a fantastic position close to the shops and transport, this is budget buying at its best.

BITTERN

A Touch Of Class

For Sale: $489,000

You will be instantly impressed by the appealing facade and landscaped front garden of this stylish home. Featuring formal entry, gleaming porcelain tiles, formal lounge, large study, master bedroom includes FES & WIR, central kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space + s/ steel appliances including dishwasher. Large open plan dining and family room with access to a fantastic covered outdoor entertaining area ideal for summer barbeques.

HASTINGS

Vendor Meets The Market

For Sale: $345,000

energy rated home. Three living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, two more with BIR’s, modern kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, under-bench oven, d/w & pantry. The home comes with ducted heating, s/system air-con & solar hot water service. Outside is a garden & decked area for entertaining. Set on a wide block with rear access on both sides. Vendor is keen to move on - Make an offer!

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.

BITTERN

Your Own Native Sanctuary

For Sale: $795,000

Tucked away in a secluded location this home is set on 2.5 acres (approx) brimming with native trees, shrubs and birdlife. The home has an enormous downstairs lounge room with coonara, adjoining formal dining area, kitchen with stone benchtops, ample cupboard space, s/steel appliances & dishwasher and opens to a casual meals area with access to the rear paved entertaining area with in-ground pool. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms plus a study.

HASTINGS

Value Packed

For Sale: $347,000

This charming home features 4 bedrooms - main with WIR & FES, huge lounge room, formal dining, kitchen plus meals area plus a study / rumpus area. Outside you’ll

accommodation plus a single carport and garden shed. All this adds up to undeniably excellent value that is sure to impress the most budget conscious of buyers.

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WESTERN PORT real estate 20 November 2012 Page 13> tallon.com.au

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

ALF TALLONPhone:5979 3000

TallonBAXTER - FOR SALE

Excellent Exposure

For Sale: $1,350,000

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.

INVESTMENT

SOMERVILLE - FOR SALE

Industrial 3 Zoning, 6322–square metres

For Sale: $31,608 P.A. Inc. GST

Available for lease over three sections, rear portion meas-ures 5156m2, front corner measures 1166m2 or take the whole site. The block has a permit for use as a wreckers, junk or recycling yard - this will remain on the premises - so just move in and start operations without the hassle of council permit applications, EPA assessments etc. Also

fully fenced. Available middle to late February.

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

Factory/Warehouse With 2 Roller Doors

For Lease: $1800 pcm + GST

As new factory on a block of 6 in Bray Street, Hastings. Measuring approx 369m2, the factory is well built with 2

willing to negotiate depending on terms.

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BALNARRING - FOR SALE

General Store- Only Business In Town!

For Sale: $259,000 W.I.W.O

Sea-change business where you can choose your own

also sells many other lines including supplies for campers

*Takings between $7.5-8k per week with growth potential *Opposite camping grounds, beach and yacht club. *Joined to the shop is a 4-5 bedroom home*Very reasonable rent for shop + residence.*Long lease

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Major investment freeholdPENINSULA Link Freeway is scheduled to open in early 2013 so the time is right to act on this substantial freehold site at arguably the busiest intersection in the Western Port area.The 1474-square metre corner block has dual access from Sages Road and is zoned Business 1. The tenant is on a 10-year lease, with a further 10-year option, returning $80,000 a year plus GST and outgoings with CPI and market review provisions in the lease. Triple interceptor tanks to reduce pollution and effl uent discharge from the car wash have been installed and other buildings on the site include a 63-square metre brick workshop with roller doors and three-phase power.

Freehold, BAXTERPrice: $1,350,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

TO LEASEREAL ESTATE OFFICE

PEARCEDALE TOWNSHIPWell-established with main road

frontage. Office comes furnished and

with ample car parking for staff and

clients.

$1800 per calendar month + bond + outgoings

Madigan Real EstateLangwarrin. Phone 9775 7405

Dual access siteA RARE opportunity to purchase a freehold site along busy Mornington-Tyabb Road is now available. An excellent feature to this property is the drive-through access to Bruce Street. The 3000-square metre block includes a factory of 470 square metres.

Freehold, MORNINGTONPrice: $1.6 millionAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454

As-new fi toutALL the hard work has been done here with this fashion boutique located in Bentons Square Shopping Centre. Established for only 8 months, the fi tout is in as-new condition and the lease arrangements ensure exclusivity among retailers to minimise competition. Stocking affordable brands for the fashion conscious, the business shows healthy growth on a weekly basis.

Ladies’ fashions, MORNINGTONPrice: $120,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859


Findlays FreshThis extremely successful butcher in the heart of the Bayside

Sale Price: $275,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Frankston


For Sale – Mornington

What A Bargain

Sale Price: $150,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

A wonderful opportunity to purchase this well-stocked, trendy clothing retail business located in the middle of the


For Sale– FrankstonContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


For Sale – Frankston

For Sale - Rye

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale - Mornington

The well known and very successful Joocefresh in Mornington

Sale Price: $130,000 + SAV

For Sale– Frankston

Sale Price: Was $119,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588

All repairs inc. trans reconditioning and air-conditioning. Trades 5 days,

currently fully managed. Good

waiting room. Main road position, regular clients. Selling at

equipment value only

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

$46,500 + GST

HAIR SALONCurrently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside S/C. All new

equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor will

trial on $5,000 pw. Opens shopping centre hours. WIWO.

CAFE

NOW $70,000 + sav

CAFE TAKEAWAY

6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan

Trades Tues to Sat. Computerised

system, can be easily managed if

desired. Bright,airy presentation.

HAIR SALON

$110,000 + sav

Long established in prime area. Near new equipment, new lease

available, some alterations done. Pick ups and deliveries.

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DRYCLEANING

Resort-style rated 4 star, 8 units + 2 storey residence on 1HA. Pool,

tennis court, children’s playground, large storage, BBQ areas, laundry. Located Phillip Is, popular tourist

destination.

$2.2 million + sav

$180,000

Lovely, large, modern shop trading 5 days 6am to 3pm.

Seats 15 inside with smokers’ courtyard. Very smart exterior

presentation. Rent $1964pm inc with long lease.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$70,000 + sav

COFFEE LOUNGE

Huge potential for enthusiastic person to relocate this business, will be fully trained. Work hours to suit,

groomers, vets etc.

CLIPPER REPAIRS

Trades Tues to Sun 6-10pm.

commercial kitchen, dishwashing room. Attractive presentation in prime area, est 12 years, close to large car

LICENSED RESTAURANT

$150,000 + sav

presentation, main street, no competition. Long lease options, easy to run with 1 staff + casual over Xmas

period. Vendor happy to assist with changeover.

SHOE RETAIL

NOW $69,950 + sav

business, big and bright in busy M’ton. Excellent equipment, RPR stock. Keen vendor is willing to stay on part-time. New lease

offered. Trades 6 days

HAIR SALON

$75,000 + sav

Traditional Thai massage in 3 locations – Berwick (4 rooms)

(5 rooms). Clean rooms, each venue has 3 foot massage chairs. Can be

bought separately.

MASSAGE

$230,000 + sav (for all 3)

Ducted vacuum and security systems for new and existing

homes, DIY kits or fully installed. Est 25 yrs, all systems in place, supplier

database, established clients inc builders. 3 vehicles included.

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Business: $190,000 + savFreehold: $270,000

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

CAR DETAILING

$69,500

Brick shop on main street and three-bedroom, brick veneer home on waterway. Est 1970.

FISHING TACKLE

BUSINESS: $150,000 + savFREEHOLD: $800,000 + GST if applicable

TINT A CAR

$150,000 + sav

20 years, trading 6 days. Averages about 54 cars from car

yards and 25 from retail cars, about 4 rolls per month.

TAKEAWAY

NOW $95,000 + sav

etc. Located in busy food court of large S/C with planty of seating

willing to stay on for a while if wanted.

FIRE PLACESEst 15 years in Mornington. Has party room, dress up room, disco room, large coffee/eat-in area with

equipment with large playing area, CCTV, amusement machines.

Takeaway licence.

INDOOR PLAY CENTRE

$265,000 + sav

Great position in very busy

2 years. Has outside seating area, consultancy room , juice bar (can be sublet). Promote organic products,

specialty breads, competitive prices. Long lease.

HEALTH FOOD RETAILER

$250,000 + sav

holidaymakers with pet supplies and animal feed. Large showroom/

All stock delivered, long lease, website.

PET SHOP

$259,000 + sav

Retailer in commercial area has Jetmaster – Heat N Glo dealership. Operated by one person with sub-contracted installers or can do the

lot. Sells mainly to builders.

$299,000 + sav

GIFTS & HOMEWARESPleasure to run this fully managed,

commercial location, also selling jewellery lines. Only 5 days a week

be given with changeover.

old business offering it’s services mainly on M’ton Peninsula as well as insurance jobs. T/O increasing

annually, vendor will train. Purpose built Nissan truck inc in price.

TREE LOPPING

commercial and domestic.

willing to stay on for 6 months.

ROOFING

$315,000 $315,000 + sav

GENERAL STORE

Huge premises with comfortable 3BR home, no opposition in high density residential area. Steady income, easy to operate. Well

stocked with huge coolroom. Opens 7 days. Trial on $7,500 pw.

BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

$75,000 + sav

Well equipped factory, operate and maintain their own sweepers as

well as others in the industry.

negotiable. Established 21 years, has 3 street sweeping machines.

STREET SWEEPING

$390,000 + sav

TRAILER MANUFACTURECustom made switchboards,

general sheetmetal fabricating. Two weeks training to operate machinery. New lease offered

MANUFACTURING

and equipment, imported raw stock,

variety of products with thousands of dollars worth of forward orders.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Primary products inc all types of trailers, repairs also done. Consistent

products. Many repeat customers. Operates from vendor’s acreage, needs to be relocated. Est 17 yrs.

$320,000 + sav $750,000 + sav$600,000 + sav

Adjacent shops, bakery/kitchen and café/retail sales, internal access

between. Very well presented, with high quality equipment and spacious

work area. Café seats 18 in/8 out.

CAFE & BAKERY

$189,000 + sav

Large shop in great location with huge amount of stock. Selling at

only due to needing an urgent sale. This is a great buy!!!

SECONDHAND DEALER

Lovely large shop, neat and tidy,

fully computerized system. Has

25,000 DVDs. Excellent takings,

easy to have managed, huge

scope! Trades daily from 10am.

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

$180,000 + sav

Selling takeaways, snacks etc and

Myki. Simple to run, cheap rent,

T/O ave $10,000+ pw.

RAILWAY KIOSK

$190,000 + sav$185,000 inc. stock

sells 95% gluten free products, approx 12 kgs coffee per week. Has 2 bdm dwelling, courtyard,

multi-use rear storage area.

$150,000 + sav

heating, fully automated irrigation. 35oo sq m exercise areas. No limit of animals, closest kennels to CBD.

$29,950 + sav

by appt. Well presented, long lease,

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED

rail station. This is a cheap business in need of an owner operator and

keen marketer. Selling at equipment value only.

URGENT SALE!

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

$150,000 + sav $160,000 + sav

HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

Business: $420,000 Freehold: $2.7 million ( + GST if applicable)

Flower powerTHE only business of its type in the town, this well-presented shop opens Monday, then Wednesday to Friday with a half day on Saturday. Selling fl owers, plants and gifts, plus offering a delivery service in the area, the business is a member of Petals Florist Network, and a website is also included in the sale. This is a very easily run business for an owner-operator.

Florist, RYEPrice: $58,500 + stock of approx. $5000Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Bus stop, wet dayIN the heart of the Frankston retail and commercial area, this long-established cafe and takeaway is frequented by other traders as well as shoppers. Trading Monday to Friday, 7am until 3pm, the business offers a great work-life balance.

Cafe/takeaway, FRANKSTONPrice: $110,000 + SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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By Cameron McCulloughMORE than 2000 people went to the fi rst farmers’ market in Mornington, delighting organisers and stallholders.

Highlights included food stalls, live music and children’s activities.

Padua College senior school’s concert band played a variety of music including classic fi lm tunes such as the Magnifi cent Seven, television themes and traditional concert band music.

Children fl ocked to the face-

painting stall and made their own scarecrows from peninsula straw and recycled clothing.

Shoppers bought breakfast from the community-run barbecue and hot food vendors while perusing an array of fresh produce.

The market was offi cially opened by food writer Richard Cornish, best known for articles on local and sustainably sourced food. MPs David Morris and Bruce Billson were spotted in the crowd.

Organised by Mornington Chamber of Commerce, the market

will work toward accreditation with the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association, a program that ensures authenticity among stallholders and support for Victorian agriculture.

Mornington Farmers’ Market will be the second accredited market on the peninsula after Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market, which has been operating for about two and a half years and attracts more than 1500 people on the fourth Sunday each month.

A survey suggests most people will attend both markets, a chamber spokesman said.

Mornington’s market features a range of produce from around the Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria, including organic sourdough bread, cheese, grass-fed meat, peninsula seafood, organic fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, honey, home-made conserves and sweet treats.

“Through buying directly from producers, consumers have the chance to learn about where their food comes from; seasonality; how different foods are grown, reared or made; and how making conscious

food choices can be very rewarding,” market manager Janette Smith said.

The market is at picturesque Mornington Park, which boasts sea views, a children’s playground, expansive lawn and is close to Mothers Beach, the pier and Main Street shopping precinct.

The market is on the second Saturday of every month from 8.30am to 1pm.

Details: Mornington Chamber of Commerce, 5975 4522.

Farmers’ market a fresh take on produceFarmers’ market a fresh take on produce

Snacktime: Ashley, Brianne, Paige and Bibi Lafl eur. Fresh: Christophe sells organic carrots. Cool: Fraser Longhurst enjoyed the face painting.


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ON THE LINEBy Paul “Tracker” PingiaroSOMETIMES in fi shing you have to break new ground. So many people follow the crowds to nowhere – one boat picks a random spot, the next boat out has no idea so they join them and before you know it 30 boats are fi shing an area that hold no fi sh.

Anglers need to get out and break new ground. There is no better feel-ing than fi nding your own secret spot, to fi nd a reef or weed bed that nobody else knows about.

But how to do this? Well, put sim-ply, time and effort. You need to use the combination of a fi sh/depth fi nder and GPS.

When looking for new snapper grounds, anglers should look for struc-ture rather than schools of fi sh on the sounder.

Schools of fi sh can move quickly so by the time you position the boat and set the anchor, the fi sh have moved on.

When you’re fi shing over mud and sand, look for weed and tube worms. These are identifi ed by one pixel wide by 2-3 pixel high returns emanating from the seabed. These returns indicate structure, and it’s structure where the fi sh expect to fi nd food.

Look at it this way: if you’re travel-ling down a highway and get hungry, you are more likely to get a feed from a food outlet rather than eat a randomly disposed hamburger on the side of the road.

Fish are the same. By fi shing the struc-ture you are adding to the menu and in-creasing the chances of a hook-up.

To get the optimum out of a sounder, its sensitivity should be set to the point where the “clutter” (the snow-like re-turns on the display) disappears. This is typically between 70-90 per cent of the maximum sensitivity setting. All sounding should be done at a speed no greater than fi ve knots.

Whenever you fi nd a good location, mark it with the GPS and record the latitude and longitude in a fi shing diary along with a few details of the spot, for

example, tide, time, fi sh, bait, moon and weather.

This will not only give you a hard copy of the hotspot if the GPS loses its memory, but also will provide a record to track fi sh patterns and favoured con-ditions giving an insight into fi sh hab-its and allowing you to better predict where the fi sh will be.

At Mornington Boat Hire last week, clients continued to see a good run of snapper, but the fi sh have been best

midweek not on the weekend.There have been some good fl athead

with each week producing at least half a dozen over 50cm.

While the snapper have been to fi ve kilograms and the fi shing good for Mornington, it’s only going to get bet-ter till mid-December. Whiting and the squid were quiet last week.

Boats departing from Carrum have been doing very well on snapper.

While they have been caught during the day, early morning has been best. Pilchards, squid and silver whiting have been best baits.

If its whiting you’re after, Western Port is the best destination. Jonny of Yaringa Boat Hire (0428 001 286) re-ports whiting are going from strength to strength.

He said snapper had been hot and cold, but other species like gummy shark, fl athead, mullet and salmon have kept anglers on their toes. Best time has been on the outgoing tide.

Off the surf beaches we have seen some good catches of salmon and a few fl athead through the day and some nice gummy sharks at night. Best beaches have been Gunnamatta and Kilcunda.

Bass Strait has produced good gum-my sharks, a few arrow squid, some nice fl athead and snapper. Flinders Bank and the back of Rye has been the most productive.

The fresh water Devilbend Reserve is now open to the public. Anglers fi shing the two pontoons have landed redfi n to 30cm and the government put brown and rainbow trout in the reser-voir in September.Tight lines and calm seas. Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fi shing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire businesses in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fi shing writer for magazines and brings his knowledge to MP News Group for season 2012-13. Details: www.fi shingmornington.com or www.western portboathire.com.au Email [email protected] or 5975 5479.

Forget the crowd, find your own top spotForget the crowd, find your own top spot

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“The concept for the sustainability fair has been developed by the passionate Balnarring Primary School community,” co-organiser Pea Saunders said.

“The response to the event has been overwhelming.

“The fair will be a melting pot of environmental and sustainable ideas and products.

“If you’re interested in solar power, community-supported agriculture, energy-effi cient lighting, meditation techniques or ethical food choices, it’s an event not to be missed.

“Children will be entertained with old-fashioned fun such as egg-and-spoon and sack races as well as acrobatic performances by Soul Circus, face painting and guest appearances by Polly Pig demonstrating how smart pigs are.

“The fair will be an excellent spot for ethical Christmas shopping with fair trade handicrafts, handmade jewellery and clothing, art, vintage clothes, Steiner crafts, olive oils and wines, and handmade cards.

“Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to take advantage of free workshops running throughout the day covering topics such as Landcare on the peninsula, wicking boxes, seed saving and

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Food available will include beef sausages, homemade vegie burgers, handmade sushi, calamari cones, bike smoothies, dahl and rice, freshly made pikelets, Dutch doughnuts, South Gippsland ice cream, fresh coffee and chai.

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Early tale of a Christmas turkeyEarly tale of a Christmas turkeyBy Stuart McCulloughSATURDAY 17 November was the auspicious day I encountered my fi rst Christmas carol for the year.

I had made a dash to the local super-market and was engaged in the eter-nal struggle of “white bread or multi-grain” when I heard the mordent tones of Joy to the World wafting through the aisles like a giant dose of audio fl atulence.

Christmas may well come but once a year, but apparently no such restric-tion applies to Christmas carols.

Don’t get me wrong; I love Christ-mas. I especially love Christmas at Christmas time, rather than midway through November. It wasn’t always this way. There were years in my early 20s when I regarded the entire yuletide experience as an inconvenience and an unwelcome disruption to work.

On the day itself, I was very disor-ganised. If I’m being honest, the gifts I purchased for family members were only a notch or two above a lump of coal. It is enough to say that my sis-ters received a lifetime’s supply of potpourri during this period. Scented candles, vouchers and – on one par-ticularly desperate occasion – a chick-en torpedo from the 7-Eleven; I was guilty of all this and more.

A friend of mine quite rightly told me I was a Grinch. This was probably the kindest description for in truth,

when it came to Christmas, I was a turkey.

Once there was a time when I took the TAC advertisements very much to heart and quit driving. Getting to Ty-abb on Christmas Day was an ordeal of such blistering magnitude that it made The Amazing Race look like a quick trip to the shops.

The funny thing about catching pub-lic transport on Christmas Day is you know all your fellow passengers are in the exact same position. Everyone is expected somewhere. We all had

people waiting for us. In an odd way, knowing this gave the entire trip a slightly melancholy feeling. Or maybe I just knew I was bringing poor gifts.

Christmas changed for our family when one of my sisters had a baby. Seeing the enthusiasm that Brodie had for the whole spectacle fundamentally changed my view. It made me think back to my own childhood, when Christmas morning was all about a series of early excursions down the hallway to conduct reconnaissance as to what lay underneath the tree.

As there were fi ve of us, it was a duty that we shared, eagerly report-ing back to our siblings. It was quite magical. As various nephews and nieces continued to materialise, this began a period best described as the “overcompensating” years. Where once I treated preparations for the big day with all the enthusiasm of a dental appointment, I then went as far as pos-sible in the opposite direction.

Forget 17 November; my prepa-rations started in August. I planned Christmas Day with all the care of a military incursion. I would develop themes for each year and place the gifts in matching boxes. The results were stunning. When lined up, the gifts looked like the Chinese army on parade.

But the family kept on getting big-ger. Where once we could easily fi t around the family table, there were now rows of trestle and card tables. It’s one step short of stadium seating. There were children everywhere. To see them stare in open wonder at the tree and the gifts that lie like fruit be-neath it is to be reminded of what it is to be young. In fact, the numbers are so great that we now run a Kris Kring-le system. Come August, it means that instead of preparing for Christmas, I now twiddle my thumbs.

Perhaps this explains my reaction to hearing Joy to the World at the super-

market. I’m just not ready.To hear Christmas carols at this

time doesn’t feel like a celebration so much as an attempt to convince me. The song may well speak of joy and delight, but what it’s really saying is Pull yourself together! It’s time to start shopping for Christmas. While some people might reject such blatant Pav-lovian conditioning like a bad tenant, I am unable to resist.

These days, I no longer celebrate Christmas once but on at least four oc-casions in as many locations. Maybe the supermarket is right and I really ought to start in November so that the whole thing feels less hectic.

For this reason, I have stocked up on crackers, mince pies, candy canes and shortbread. In a case of what I fear is going way, way too early, I’ve also bought a bucket of prawns. I’m not sure how good they’ll be by 25 December though. I realise that there is such a thing as green prawns, but I doubt that they’re meant to be quite so luminously green or, for that matter, furry.

In the end, perhaps it matters little. As I sit here, paper hat on my head and cracker at the ready, it occurs to me family is all that really matters on such a day. And no one, not even a super-market, can convince me otherwise.www.stuartmccullough.com


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MEMBERS of the public will be able to walk along a section of the Peninsula Link freeway at a community day hosted by project company Southern Way and construction fi rm Abigroup.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk on the freeway before it opens to traffi c in early 2013,” Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said.

“Representatives of the project will answer questions about construction and give people an insight about what’s to come in the months leading up to opening.”

The site will be open at the Cranbourne Rd interchange between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 25 November to showcase progress on the project.

“As well as being able to walk a section of the freeway between Cranbourne and Skye roads, there will be entertainment and activities including a car display and giant super screen

showing the latest fl yover video and construction highlights.

“More than 20 businesses and community groups will have a marquee on the road to promote the region. If you’re interested in new vehicle technology, don’t miss the electric vehicle display featuring cars like the Nissan Leaf and Holden Volt.”

The Peninsula Link project is partnering with Rotary Club of Frankston North for the event to raise funds for Rotary projects. Gold coin donations are welcome and snacks can be purchased.

Access to the freeway is via Centro Karingal shopping centre with limited parking available. Follow traffi c controllers’ directions or, if possible, travel by public transport to the event.

Bus route information and details about the event is at www.peninsulalink.com.au and www.facebook.com/linkingmelbourne

Walk on Peninsula Link Walk on Peninsula Link Link lad: Jarrod Harrison at the Peninsula Link freeway section where a community day will be held.

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ROYALS, pop idols, leaders, space explorers and writers “visited” Balnarring Primary School on Thursday night, at least in spirit if not personally.

Most of the famous, important and prominent people chosen by pupils for their dress-ups are no longer alive, but their exploits and infl uence remains.

Grade three and four pupils researched and dressed as their chosen personalities and were available to be quizzed about their histories.

A fanciful look at historyA fanciful look at history

All shook up: Corey dressed as the ever-cool Elvis Presley.

Champion choice: Rowan came as pop star Freddie Mercury.

Mercury’s Rising: Emily made a fl amboyant Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of rock ‘n’ roll band Queen.

Spacegirl: Anna came as the fi rst man on the moon, Neil Armstrong.

Great Scot: Joaquin made a magnifi cent Robert the Bruce.Royal looker: Mikaela looked a picture dressed as Princess Diana.

Winging it: Amelia dressed as her namesake, aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Politician: Brianna was Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi.

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ELECTRIC KEYBOARD, Yamaha, model, PSR-640, stand and chair, EC. $999. 0416 053 855. Narre Warren.

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BIKE, Competition racing, cost over $3,000, with re-ceipt, only ridden twice, still as new. $1,200. 0400 701 386. Pakenham.

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyBAXTER sits undefeated in second place on the MPCA Provincial table after smashing Long Island on Satur-day.

Going into day two of the match and having the Islanders on the ropes, Baxter wasted no time fi nishing them off, successfully defending its own meagre total of 107.

Adrian Mack snared 5/15 and Dale Irving 4/42 as Baxter rolled the home side for just 71.

The reigning premier went in for an-other bat and fi nished at 2/64.

Mt Eliza continues to work its way

back from losing points from two of its wins after fi elding a player outside the player points system.

The Mounties have won all four of its games this season, but have just 24 points.

On Saturday it defeated Rye. De-fend ing 9/245, Mt Eliza bowled out the opposition for 224.

Justin King was superb for the De-mons with 108, and Tommy Barrand was the next best with the bat, scor-ing 29.

Lyle House snared 5/61 for the Moun ties, giving him a league-high 15 wickets for the season.

Long Island’s Greg Lamb has 13 wickets, and Jordan Pomeroy of Mt

Martha and Andrew King of Sorrento have 11 wickets each.

Moorooduc defeated Heatherhill by 58 runs.

Chasing 220 for victory, the Ducs were well led by Ben Williams, who fi nished not out 92, while skipper Bobby Williams got among the runs with 66. Luke Sheenan was also im-pressive with 37 and Stuart Plunkett continued his good season with 36.

The Moorooduc top order held to-gether well and the results showed with a total of 9/277.

Brett Maxwell was the pick of the bowlers for the Hills with 5/68 from 17 overs.

Mornington is fi fth on the ladder

after chasing down Crib Point’s im-pres sive total of 258.

The Doggies, led by Ben Clements with an unbeaten 81 and Rob Hearn with 68, grabbed a thrilling fi ve-run victory, fi nishing on 9/263.

Anthony Gapes made 44 for Morn-ing ton.

Henry Dolphin was the best of the Magpies’ bowlers with 3/88, and Luke Herrington claimed two wickets.

The Magpies are now outside the top seven and losing touch with the top four.

Sorrento is top of the table after smash ing Mt Martha to the tune of 150 runs.

Chris King made the most of his

opportunities when he was thrown the ball, snaring 5/18, while A J King picked up 2/20. The Reds were rolled for 137, Chris Holcombe top-scoring with 30.

Peninsula Old Boys is in third place after winning outright against Ballam Park.

POB made 202 and 4/112, far too strong for the Knights’ 120 and 99.

Adam Jones was the best of the Old Boys bowlers in the second innings, picking up 4/32, which gave him sev-en wickets for the match.

Dylan O’Malley snared 3/15 in the second innings and Wade Pelzer pick-ed up 2/6 in a rare bowling stint.

Baxter undefeated as Crib slide downBaxter undefeated as Crib slide down

DISTRICTBy IT GullyLANGWARRIN is atop the MPCA District table after a solid batting per-formance against Baden Powell on Satur day.

A win to the Braves would have put them in second place on the ladder, equal with the Kangas, but the team is in seventh place, two games behind the ladder leaders.

Simon McEvoy was not out over-night for the Kangas and fi nished on 31, while David Ross got some much-needed batting practice and remained at the crease at the end of the innings on 39.

Andy Johnson top-scored for the Kangas with 49, giving him 274 runs for the season. Only Dean Polson of Carrum with 278 runs is ahead of him.

Somerville moved to fourth place with a tight, fi ve-run victory against Hastings. Defending 9/198, the Ea-gles dis missed the Blues for 193.

It was a frantic match in the end. The Blues were in big trouble at 6/87 when Luke Hewitt went for 23 and keeper Damien Smith was sent packing for a

duck. Timmy Birch (39) and Andrew Booth (53) came together at the crease and set about getting their side back in the contest.

The pair put on 101 before Birch be-came Peneeth Goonawardena’s only wicket for the afternoon.

With just a handful of overs re main-

ing, the Blues had a crack, but when Booth became Aaron Kaddatz’ third victim, the match was over.

Ben Delaney was the pick of the Somerville bowlers with 3/30, Kad-datz claimed 3/55 and Ross Cordeaux 2/37.

Kaddatz sits in second place on the

wicket-takers table with 11, two be-hind Langwarrin’s Dwayne Doig.

Boneo sits in third place on the lad-der after a c om f ort able 100-plus run win against Sea ford.

Defending 210, the Tigers needed to be at their best to defend the total.

What Seaford didn’t count on was Alex Petrovic blasting a magnifi cent 158. Petrovic now has 203 runs for the season.

Ryan Jellie hit 41 and Cam Williams 31 as Boneo amassed 312.

Andrew McMannis was the best of the Seaford bowlers with 4/79.

Carrum slipped out of the top four and Delacombe Park rocketed to sec-ond place after winning comfortably on Saturday.

The Lions were defending 180, which was always going to be tough against the Parkers.

Chris Brittain led the way with 86, while the evergreen Nick Christides was impressive with 80. Simon Dig-nan hit 36, giving the Parkers a mighty total of 9/255.

Main Ridge had a comfortable vic-tory over Frankston YCW, win ning by more than 100 runs.

The Stonecats batted fi rst and lasted just 58 overs, bowled out for 131 with Dil Pageni top-scoring with 29.

Brent Jones was the best of the Main Ridge bowlers with 3/22 off 10 overs. Gareth Wyatt, Jason Albress and Jor-dan McCulley each claimed two wick-ets.

Main Ridge then batted for 56 overs, scoring 8/223, Ed Aarons top-scoring with 72, Brendan Rossborough 33, Al-bress 33 and Jones 34.

Andrew Kitson bowled 17 overs for a return of 3/82 for the Stonecats, and Adam Muirhead picked up 3/39 off nine overs. Muirhead is equal second on the wicket table with 11.

Flinders dominated Pines on Satur-day, whipping them by 80 runs before keeping them in the fi eld in the second innings while they put together 1/124 in their second innings.

Matt Burns was on fi re for Flinders, picking up six wickets, including the prize scalp of Ricky Ramsdale for a duck. Burns fi nished with 6/28, and Gerry Morsman picked up 2/17.

Brennan Gillies was unbeaten on 63 for Flinders in their second innings.

Langy solid and on top as Somie Langy solid and on top as Somie hold out Hastings in frantic finishhold out Hastings in frantic finish

Tight: Somerville’s bowlers held off the Blues’ to win by fi ve runs. Picture: Andrew Hurst


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SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyTYABB stayed in touch with the top bracket in Subdistrict with a thrilling seven-run win against Pearce dale.

Pearcedale was looking to remain undefeated at the top of the table with Rosebud, but the Panthers now sit outside the top four in fi fth on the same points as seventh-placed Ty-abb, fourth-placed Red Hill and sixth-placed Seaford Tigers.

The Yabbies, defending 179, bowl ed extremely well, main-tained a com petitive spirit and eventually wore down the Pan-thers, who fell an agonising seven runs short (172).

Things certainly looked grim for the Yabbies early, when the Panthers were cruising at 3/100, but the Yabbies snared three quick wickets to have the Panthers 6/116.

With the dangerous Kaine Smith back in the sheds, the Yabbies looked to be on top until the seventh wicket saw

a 40-run partnership, and the Pan thers needed just 24 runs to win with four wickets in hand.

However, the run out of Brad Trotter for 24 saw the Yabbies regain the ascen dancy.

When Jack Raeside claimed Lachy Cross for 27, the game was all but over.

Nathan Hudgson cleaned things up for the Yabbies and Tyabb grabbed 12 points.

Seaford Tigers easily ac-counted for Dromana, winning by 130 runs on fi rst innings.

The Hoppers were bowled out for 78 before Seaford Ti-gers scored 7/208, Corey Hand top-scoring with 98. Dromana had another bat, Mark White-head scoring an unbeaten 115. They fi nished on 3/152, some-thing that should have occurred in the fi rst innings.

Balnarring was defending 238 and now is in third place after beating Skye by three runs.

Jason Hartigan top-scored for Skye with a half century and Rod Halbish made 46.

Mitch Kleinig and Brad Ar-nold bowl ed very well for Bal-narring, pick ing up three wick-ets each.

Rosebud’s dominance of the com petition continued on Sat-urday when the team easily ac-counted for French Island.

After scoring 8/297, the Buds rolled the Islanders for 173. Ben King top-scored for French Island with 83. Scott Millar was outstanding with the ball for the Buds with 6/98, and Jason Nagel claimed 3/64, giving him 17 wickets for the season, one behind Corey Hand.

Red Hill won on fi rst innings against Tootgarook in an ex-citing match.

The Hillmen responded to Tootga rook’s 72 with 9/212 be-fore sending the Tooters back in to bat. The visitors replied with 255, Matt Whelan top-scoring with 76.

The Hillmen had a crack at getting the 115 needed in just nine overs to claim an outright win, but fi nished on 4/70.

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ALTHOUGH four-year-old Unpre-ten tious was narrowly beaten in the weight-for-age Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1300m) at Sandown Park on Saturday, his performance vindicated trainer Nikki Burke’s assessment of the gelding.

“I think he is a top class sprinter in the making,” Nikki said of Unpretentious, who has had only 10 starts for three wins, a second and two thirds.

“I am already thinking about pre-paring him for the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington in March and now I am sure I’m on the right track.”

After being slow away, Unpreten-tious ran into a traffi c jam early in the straight before rattling home to fi nish third, a half-length behind Group 1 winner Mid Summer Music.

Signifi cantly, Hot Snitzel, who split the pair, is a Group 1 performer.

Jockey Craig Williams told Burke the circumstances of the race had count ed against Unpretentious.

“Once he missed the start, he got further back than anticipated and had trouble obtaining a clear run,” Wil-liams said.

“Carrying the 59kg, which is about 4kg more than he would have had in a handicap, he took longer to accelerate once I got him into the open. He pro-bably should have won.”

Williams is heading to Tokyo to ride

in the World Jockeys Championship and the Japan Cup [2400m] on Sunday.

His mount Rulership won the QE II Cup in Hong Kong in April and will be going in as one of the favourites.

Jakkalberry who fi nished third in the Melbourne Cup, Mount Athos who came fi fth, and eighth placed Red Cadeaux all will contest the Japan Cup.

Judging by his efforts in the Mel-bourne Cup, when he passed 10 horses

in the home straight after being heavy bumped on two occasions, Mount Athos will be hard to beat.

In a change of fortunes his trainer Luca Cumani, who has two Japan Cups to his credit, broke through for his fi rst metropolitan winner in Australia when Ibicenco took the San-down Cup (3200m) on Saturday.

The victory would have been a relief for Cumani, who has had a frustrating time in the years since beginning to send horses Down Under.

The winning sequence of Cran-bourne-trained horses continued at Moonee Valley last Friday when Doug Harrison – Craig William’s uncle – notched up a double.

Harrison, the son of the legendary Tom (T J) Harrison scored with Alrouz and Valrouz.

It was a unique feat as Alrouz and Valrouz are brothers by Elvstroem out of Fayrouz.

The fi rm tracks in Melbourne this spring worked against six-year-old

mare Exceptionally.But after her gallant second to Tanby

in the Group 2 Zipping Classic, trainer Terry O’Sullivan said he would be targeting the Sydney Cup (3200m) at Randwick in April.

“Leading up to the Zipping Classic, she had an interrupted campaign be-cause of the hard tracks,” O’Sullivan said.

“I am hoping things work out better for her in the autumn.

“It is often wet in Sydney at that time of the year and the kikuyu grass at Randwick generally ensures there is give in the ground, so we are keeping our fi ngers crossed.”

An early look at Moonee Valley on Saturday – Isabella Snowfl ake, Burndiniburn, Obsidian Dragon, Chile Express, Commanding Time, City Of Song and Peahen.

Horses to catch my eye over the past weeks are Kukla, Tai Tai Tess, Shewan, Edgewood, Thank-godyou’rehere, Angel Of Mercy, Crucial, Rock Robster, Vatican, Gotta Laugh and Outstandingly.

Best: Edgewood. International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips on a weekly podcast at www.racingandsports.com.au and at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 10.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

Unpretentious may run in NewmarketUnpretentious may run in Newmarket

Clean heels: Above, Craig Williams takes Unpretentious to victory at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. Picture: Slickpix


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HASTINGS CRICKETBy Greg BradshawHASTINGS Firsts versus Somer-ville: Somerville 9/198 (Scott Phillips 5/80 and Tim Birch 2/53). Hastings began its run chase poorly, losing Issy Dias in the second over, 1/2. Brad Watson and Jake Hewitt got the runs ticking over before Watson was bowled for 15, 2/28 in only the 7th over.

Phillips joined Hewitt, who was bat ting well, and added 32 runs before Phillips was bowled for 14. Luke He witt joined his brother but Jake was out soon after for 22, 4/68.

Three wickets fell in quick succes sion when Hewitt chopped one on at 23, 7/87 in the 37th over. Tim Birch and Andrew Booth sur-vived until tea, 7/104, then put together a good part nership as the target came in sight.

Birch, who had worked hard, was caught at backward point for 39, end ing an entertaining 90-run part nership, 8/177 with six overs to play and 22 runs to get.

Nick Guest and Booth added 11 runs before Guest was given out LBW, 9/189 with 15 balls remain-ing. Carey Sawosz was last man in and in the last over Hastings needed 7 runs to win. A leg bye off the fi rst ball got Booth back on strike but next ball saw Booth’s fi ne innings come to an end on 53, Hastings all out for 193.

Seconds versus Somerville: Hast ings 146 (C White 38, L Brad-shaw 32 and A Vinson 30). Somer-

ville resumed on 0/40 with the bowlers making early inroads, tak-ing three wickets in 4 overs, 3/56. The next pair dug in and rode their luck, going past the Hastings score and declaring at 4/210 off 47 overs.

Vinson was the best of the bowl-ers taking 2/46 off 13 overs and White was unlucky, fi nishing with 1/55 off 15 overs.Batting again, Hastings was soon in trouble, fall-ing to 3/25 before Phil Stone 52no and Brett Gent 33 took control and when stumps were drawn Hastings was on 4/108.

The Thirds had a win after Rye forfeited.

Fourths versus Boneo: Hast-ings put a patched up team on the park after players either pulled out

or did not appear. Winning the toss, Hastings batted and Chris Lehm-ann hit a rapid 31 before holing out, 2/50. Vincent Booth played his normal sheet anchor role as wickets tumbled around him, 7/76 after 27 overs. Greg Bradshaw joined Booth and they added 38 before Bradshaw was out for 26 with three overs to bat.

Hastings managed to get to 126 with Booth fi nishing on 36 not out.

Knowing they had to bowl well, a wicket fell in the third over, 1/6, but it was another 17 overs before Jaysen Bradshaw took the second wicket, 2/63.

The next 60 runs then came at a rapid rate as Boneo wrapped up the game up in the 29th over, fi nishing

with 3/129. Gavin Doig bowled well, taking 1/15 off 5 overs, Brad-shaw 1/14 off 5 and Chris Lehmann 1/33 off 5 overs.

Under-15s versus Red Hill: Red Hill 9/204 (Brodie Prestage 3/30 and Lachlan Cox 3/20). Hastings opened with Matt Foy and Brodie Prestage and they compiled a crisp 54-run part nership before Foy was out for 29. A quick wicket fell, which bought Sean Hewitt to the wicket and with Prestage they add-ed a match-defi ning 85 runs with both retiring on their highest scores of 50no. When Hewitt retired the score was on 3/156 with 10 overs to play. Small partnerships con-tinued as the boys edged closer to victory target, and it was Jesse Mof-fatt’s cameo of 23no that secured a good win with the team fi nishing on 7/212.

Under-13s versus Baden Pow-ell: Hastings 120 (Shelby Lothian-Burdett 29 and Thomas Finn 19). Baden Powell resumed on 0/30 but Hastings’ bowlers found it hard go-ing against a solid batting line-up and 51 runs in extras did not help as Baden Powell fi nished on 6/152 off 47 overs.

Ryan McNamara took 2/10 off 5 overs, Bayde Wilson 1/21, Harrison Jansz 1/10, Jackson Coles 1/13 and Lothian-Burdett 1/18.

Coming event: Sunday 2 Decem-ber trip to Sandown Greyhounds. Bus leaves the club at 12.45pm, $25 a head includes bus. For details and bookings, call Jenny Bradshaw, 0411 023 618.

Firsts down by five in exciting chaseFirsts down by five in exciting chase

So close: The Hastings-Somerville match went to the wire. Picture: Andrew Hurst

November 20th 2012

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