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NEPEAN MP Martin Dixon is expect-ed to go in to bat for the endangered hooded plover next week when state parliament meets for the fi rst time this year.

Mr Dixon, who retained his southern peninsula-based seat at last Novem-ber’s election, is likely to call for a total ban on dogs in Mornington Pen-insula National Park, the state’s most important site for the threatened bird, which is down to about 550 individu-als in all Victoria.

Dogs are allowed in the peninsula national park due to a historical anom-aly. The area was controlled by the old Shire of Flinders before being declared a national park in 1988 but dog walk-ing continued to be permitted.

Parks Victoria introduced new dog walking restrictions in September 2013. It agreed to ban dogs from cer-tain parts of peninsula back beaches after years of lobbying by conserva-tionists and bird groups such as Bird-Life Australia.

The banned areas included London Bridge to Sorrento Ocean Beach (ex-cluding Portsea Surf Beach visitor site), a section of Rye Ocean Beach, a section of St Andrews Beach, Gun-namatta and part of the Flinders coast-line.

But the restrictions have failed mis-erably with just three chicks surviving to fl edgling (fl ying) stage since last November when the breeding season started. It ends in late March.

In the summer of 2012-13, nine plo-vers survived the breeding season on the national park’s beaches, the highest for some years but a small percentage of total eggs hatched.

Parks Victoria fi gures revealed 113

eggs laid, 19 chicks hatched and 9 reached fl edgling stage.

Just three survived the previous sea-son, which was when calls to ban dogs from plover nesting beaches reached a crescendo.

Since the new rules were brought in, just four chicks have fl edged out of a possible 62.

Mr Dixon visited Rye back beach with plover lobbyist Malcolm Brown last Friday. As they walked onto the sand, an unleashed dog was spotted, in contravention of the rule that does not permit dogs on beaches after 9am. Dogs are supposed to be on lead at all times.

They found no nests but two adults birds were seen.

Mr Dixon’s spokesman Russell Jo-seph said there was overwhelming evidence that a total ban on dogs was needed to protect the plover. “This is a national park not a neighbourhood park or sporting ground for locals to walk their dogs. This is a place for all Victorians and visitors,” he said.

He said the three Liberal MPs on the peninsula had worked hard last year to introduce a planning statement for the peninsula “that protects what we love”. Banning dogs was “an idea whose time has come”.

There are 32 fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threat-ened living in Mornington Peninsula National Park.

Ban dogs: Ban dogs: MP’s callMP’s callMike Hastmike@mpnews.com.au

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No partner is required for the classes at West Rosebud Bowls Club, 66A Elizabeth Ave. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for others. Details: Norm, 0413 412 689 or Dani, 0412 668 280.

The rockers will hold a rock ’n’

roll dance on Saturday 28 February featuring the band Who Was That Cat. It will run 7.30pm-late. Entry of $15 a head includes supper. Venue is West Rosebud Bowls Club, 66A Elizabeth Ave. Details: Jo, 0414 274 261.

The rockers are also gearing up for their Rock ’n’ Rods Festival on 11-12 April. Club president Steve Pyne said the dance on the Saturday night would feature The Lincolns from Adelaide. A Show and Shine on the Sunday will

include market stalls, all-day dancing and entertainment, again featuring The Lincolns as well as the Fender Benders and other peninsula bands.

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire rated seventh worst for complaints out of the 25 municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more, the Victorian Om-budsman found in his 2014 annual report.

This gave the shire an unfavourable rating of fi ve, one above the worst rat-ing of six, according to Mr Joe Lenzo, who analysed the Ombudsman’s report and the 2014 Victorian Population Bul-letin.

Mr Lenzo identifi ed at least two matters submitted to the Ombudsman contained multiple issues. These were sent as single complaints: if each mat-ter was counted individually, the shire drops to rating six – the worst category – and climbs to become the fi fth worst

municipality for complaints. This compares with Frankston

Council (18 out of 25) and the City of Greater Dandenong (16 out of 25). The City of Knox, with almost the same population as the shire, rates 24 out of 25, Mr Lenzo found.

“Most of these complaints should have been resolved at the shire level,” Mr Lenzo said.

Mr Lenzo, of Safety Beach, who has a Bachelor of Business Adminis-tration from Ohio University with a major in accounting, was a corporate auditor with a multi-billion dollar US manufacturing company, moving on to fi nancial analytical and operational positions, culminating as fi nancial controller. He has also held senior po-sitions in sales and marketing.

He said the Ombudsman’s offi ce has a group that liaises with a shire offi cer

and the Ombudsman can supply infor-mation on the complaints against the shire.

“The analysis of these complaints and a plan on how to reduce them was apparently not a concern of [the previ-ous shire hierarchy] as this data does not seem to be presented to council or to be of much concern,” Mr Lenzo said in his analysis.

All complaints to the shire “should be analysed and reported formally with the objective of taking actions to sig-nifi cantly reduce them”.

“One important measure of customer satisfaction would be to task the shire’s Ombudsman liaison offi cer to provide detailed reports [to council] on com-plaints and to look for consistencies that could be addressed and develop programs to eradicate these com-plaints,” Mr Lenzo said.

The concern should be more with the categories of complaints than a specifi c complaint, which would give clear and concise direction where to start the work.

“However, it might be necessary to look into the detail of complaints to identify the systemic failures.

The issues most complained about to local government were the way coun-cils handled complaints (23 per cent); parking (14 per cent); rates (10 per cent); and planning (9 per cent).

Other common areas of complaint in local government last year included: Other enforcement and regulatory activities in areas such as building, ani-mals, local laws and nuisances. Facilities owned or controlled by councils; for example roads and parks.

“A standard should be set for the Mornington Peninsula Shire to be in

the lowest category of complaints to the Ombudsman,” Mr Lenzo said in his analysis.

He said a very high percentage of the most routine instances were handled quite effi ciently, “and that deserves to be commended. However, the question must be asked: what about the others? Why are they not being handled in accordance with the [shire’s] service quality standards?”

“The objective should be to resolve the issue, not to stonewall the complain-er and labelling him or her a pest, as has occurred in the past,” Mr Lenzo said.

“Complaints to the shire should be compiled in the same manner as com-plaints to the Ombudsman, with the same intention – of identifying sys-temic failures and correcting them.”

Shire rates high in gripes to OmbudsmanShire rates high in gripes to Ombudsman

THE derelict bottom station of the old Arthurs Seat chairlift has been daubed with graffi ti: “No vandalism in our park”.

The graffi ti appeared on Thursday morning and is believed to have been done overnight.

The building’s owner, Parks Victo-ria, is unlikely to remove it as demoli-tion of the building is due to start this week and take about a week.

It will be the second Arthurs Seat structure removed to make way for the proposed $18 million gondola chairlift

being built by Arthurs Seat Skylift, headed by businessman and philan-thropist Simon McKeon.

The mountain’s iconic, 78-year-old lookout tower was demolished in Sep-tember 2012 after Parks Victoria said it was riddled with concrete cancer and could not be saved. Mr McKeon said at the time Skylift had nothing to do with the removal of the 15-metre high structure.

The tower was built in 1934 to cel-ebrate Victoria’s centenary.

In May 2011, Skylift unveiled plans for a $5 million chairlift that included a large glass and steel top station near where the lookout tower stood.

Plans have since been revised to in-clude a top station with reduced visual impact and height, although the top gondola tower will be 23 metres high. The cost has risen to $18 million with the ride now proposed to be all gondo-las instead of a mixture of open seats and gondolas.

The bottom station used to be a small brick kiosk but was enlarged by chair-lift owner Richard Hudson after he bought the ride in 1979 from the fami-ly of Czech-born engineer Dr Vladimir Hajek, who built the chairlift in 1960.

Mr Hudson was forced to shut down the chairlift several times after a series of incidents between 2003 and 2006,

when it was closed permanently. After his lease with Parks Victoria was not renewed, he was required to remove the chairlift and its two stations. He demolished the small top station on the escarpment but Parks asked him to sign over the bottom station and its sealed car park. Parks was planning to use the bottom station as a site offi ce.

The open-seat chairlift – towers, cable, motors, seats, etc – is stored in Dromana’s light industrial area, and Mr Hudson has been trying for several years to win permission to erect it in South Australia.

Gondola opponent Save Our Seat continues to hold out hope it can stop

or reduce the scale of Skylift. Its fi nal legal avenue ended in early January when the group declined to appeal a VCAT decision confi rming the shire approval last year.

Last month SOS spokeswoman Ky-lie Greer said the group would “pursue political means” to prevent the gondola being built.

It could also challenge Mornington Peninsula Shire’s pending consider-ation of Skylift’s bushfi re and emer-gency plans, which were not part of shire approval mid-2014 or VCAT’s eight-day hearing late last year.

Parks Victoria and Skylift have not yet signed the lease for the project.

Protest graffiti on old chairlift stationProtest graffiti on old chairlift station

Paint attack: The derelict bottom station of the former Arthurs Seat chairlift has been daubed with anti-gondola slogans. Building owner Parks Victoria is demolishing the building this week Picture: Yanni

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ONCE offshore from Frankston on Tuesday, the Peninsula on the Bay building was the only man-made object that could challenge the height of a drilling rig being towed through Port Phillip to Western Port.

The “legs” of the West Telesto soared 170 metres above the deck and attendant tugs, Skandi Atlantic, Go Capella and Keera.

Destined to look for gas under Bass Strait, the self-elevating drilling unit was delivered to Port Phillip from Singapore the previous week by the semi-submersible heavy transport ship MV Target.

The converted oil tanker is able to use its buoyancy tanks to lower and raise itself in the water to allow heavy cargoes, such as drilling platforms to be taken on board.

Western Port harbourmaster Shane Vedamuttu said the drill rig would remain at the Anchorage off Phillip Island for up to four weeks before being towed to Bass Strait.

Origin Energy, in a notifi cation to shipping, said the rig would take two days to clear Port Phillip, eventually being taken to the Origin Energy Yolla gas platform.

While in Western Port, the West Telesto’s legs will be lowered and pinned into position to stabilise the rig while it is fi tted with supplies and equipment for the drilling works at the Yolla platform.

The West Telesto is described as a self-elevating drilling unit designed for all-year, Central North Sea, harsh-environment operation in ap-proximately 400 feet (122 metres) of

New heights reached in search for gasNew heights reached in search for gas

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140 and deck area of 2845 square metres.

While under tow by the tugs the rig’s speed was limited to four knots or less, well below the eight to nine

knots that the MV Target could have travelled on the way from Singapore.

For the technically minded, the Telesto’s manufacturers say it “rep-resents the latest generation of high effi ciency jack-ups suitable for opera-tions worldwide”.

“The rig offers numerous improve-ments including increased deck-space compared to other designs, accom-modation for 140 men, the ability to jack with 100 per cent preload, optimised pipe handling to facilitate ‘off-line’ stand-building, more power-

ful mud pumps and a dual mud system which will allow for the effi cient and simultaneous handling of drilling and completion fl uids.”

It was built at the Dalian shipyard, China in 2012 and sails under the fl ag of Panama. Keith Platt

Gas search: The drilling rig West Telesto, left off Rye, was towed down Port Phillip last week en route to Western Port to be readied for work in Bass Strait. Above, the rig arrived in Melbourne aboard the semi-submerisble, MV Target.Pictures:Andrew Mackinnon

PORT of Melbourne Corporation will dredge the South Channel of Port Phillip for a week from 19 February as part of its “maintenance dredging” program.

The port authority stated the work was needed to ensure safe naviga-tion of declared channel depths in the channel between Rosebud and The Heads. Dredging would remove high spots revealed when the corporation carried out hydrographic surveys last year.

It will be done by 84-metre trail-ing suction hopper dredge Brisbane, which was in Port Phillip for mainte-nance dredging last year.

Dredging returns to southern Port PhillipDredging returns to southern Port PhillipMike Hastmike@mpnews.com.au

Suction dredge: Trailing suction hopper dredge Brisbane returns to Port Phillip this month for maintenance dredging including in the South Channel between Rosebud and The Heads. It will also reclaim spoil dumped off Mt Martha in 2008-09.

It is the same type of dredger as the Queen of the Netherlands, which did the bulk of work for the massive 2008-09 channel deepening project, which was estimated to cost $1 billion but came in $200 million under budget, according to the then Labor govern-ment.

The dredger will take material from South Channel West to the corpora-

tion’s dumping site in the middle of northern Port Phillip, where toxic matter from the 2008-09 project was dumped and covered with clean sand, mostly taken from South Channel.

Brisbane will also remove clean sand from the corporation’s so-called South East Dredged Material Ground off Mt Martha and take it to the north-ern DMG to cap material removed

from the port precinct last year. This will take about eight weeks.

In May, maintenance dredging will be done at the northern end of Port Phillip including shipping channels in the port precinct. This will take about six weeks.

The corporation stated all work would be done in accordance with its 2012-22 (10-year) environmental management plan. It has notifi ed bay-side councils.

The work will start just before the release of results from a state gov-ernment-commissioned survey of the cause of massive erosion of Portsea Beach. Consultant WorleyParsons has been monitoring wave data following the release of two controversial reports

in 2013 that blamed increased swell coming into Port Phillip from Bass Strait for the destruction of the beach either side of Portsea pier

In mid-2013, Nepean MP Martin Dixon said “further monitoring of wave characteristics will be carried out over the next 12 months”.

“The Department of Environment and Primary Industries is hopeful that the data from this offshore monitoring will help identify the root cause of the in-creased swell at Portsea and will inform a long-term approach to successfully re-storing the beach,” Mr Dixon said.

A schedule, maps and the environ-ment plan for the latest dredging is on the Port of Melbourne’s website: www.portofmelbourne.com

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A FEMALE koala and her seven-week-old baby are the latest admissions to Animalia Wildlife Shelter.

The koala, aged about seven, was rescued in Balnarring Beach on Saturday 31 January.

Michelle Thomas of Animalia, which rescues wildlife on the peninsula as well as further afi eld, said initial examination showed the koala might have been struck by a vehicle. She was spotted beside Marmaduke St by a passer-by who called Animalia. Ms Thomas found the koala had recovered, crossed a creek and climbed a dead tree.

The koala, named Lady Marmalade, was taken to a vet and her right thigh bone, or femur, X-rayed, which revealed an old injury that had healed in an almost inverted L shape, although it does not prevent her from

climbing or walking.“There is some evidence of brain

injury but we are unsure if it is permanent or temporary. She has matted hair, showing she has not been grooming herself properly, and is in poor condition as she has not been eating well enough,” Ms Thomas said.

She said the young joey was found in her mum’s pouch.

“It is crucial people slow down for our wildlife. Our koalas are the healthiest in Australia but not if we keep running them over, chopping down their trees and allowing our dogs to roam and attack them, all of which has happened to at least three other koalas on the peninsula in as many weeks.”

Animalia relies on public donations to rescue and rehabilitated native animals. Details: animaliawildlife.org.au Mike Hast

Koala concerns: Alison Kuiter, left, and Michelle Thomas with the female koala rescued after being hit by a vehicle. X-rays revealed it had been struck before. Picture: Steven Kuiter of Wildlife Photographics

Care for car-struck koalaCare for car-struck koala

ABORIGINAL leader Carolyn Briggs wants the state government to honour an agreement for development at Point Nepean agreed to by the previous gov-ernment and private developer, Point Leisure Group.

“Point Nepean is a culturally sig-nifi cant place for the Boon Wurrung people, the fi rst peoples of the coastal area of the Mornington Peninsula. I also appreciate that it also shares an important part of Melbourne and Vic-toria’s contemporary history – this de-velopment by the Point Leisure Group is a great opportunity for us to work together to celebrate our shared histo-ry,” Ms Briggs, chairman of the Boon Wurrung Foundation, said.

“We welcome the proposal and we are looking forward to working with Point Leisure Group to bring the Indigenous history of Point Nepean to the forefront through interpretation, a dedicated in-digenous museum onsite, indigenous tours, cultural programs, events and the many opportunities for employment.”

The involvement on Friday of Ms Briggs follows revelations that Envi-ronment Minister Lisa Neville is seek-ing talks with Point Leisure Group owners, Richard and Trine Shelmer-dine, with a view to renegotiating the lease signed just before last year’s 29 November state election.

Ms Shelmerdine told The News on Friday week that Point Leisure Group had asked to meet with Labor before

Point plan ‘shares history’Point plan ‘shares history’Keith Plattkeith@mpnews.com.au

and since the election and she was confi dent “the meeting will happen”. However, there would be no comment from her or her husband until that had taken place.

As with the cancelled East West Link project, there have been suggestions the government could face a claim for com-pensation if it reneges on the lease.

The day after the Coalition lost to Labor, Nepean MP Martin Dixon warned that ripping up the Point Ne-pean lease could lead to compensation being sought by the developer.

“They [Labor] haven’t said it offi -cially, but maybe it’s another contract [as well as the East West Link] to be ripped up,” he said.

“The proponent has already expend-ed some money and maybe would ex-pect some compensation.”

Mr Dixon said he did not know of any compensation clause in the lease given to the Point Leisure group head-ed by the Shelmerdines.

Now in opposition, Mr Dixon was last week back barracking for Point Leisure group, but this time encour-aging the government “to engage di-rectly with the Point Leisure Group to discuss how the current lease, if neces-sary, could be revised”. (‘Point to ne-gotiate’, Letters, Page 14)

The lease was signed less than four months after then Premier Denis Napthine said Point Nepean Group’s $100 million proposal [later revised down to $40m] “strikes the right bal-ance between leisure and learning ac-tivities” with Melbourne University operating a marine education and re-search precinct.

The former government said the group’s proposal would “transform the iconic site into a world-class tourist destination and education precinct”.

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

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

A news release from the Boon Wur-rung Foundation said Ms Briggs “has reiterated her support for the proposed development of Point Nepean by the Point Leisure Group”.

“Carolyn has been active in promoting the Boon Wurrung heritage on the Morn-ington Peninsula by actively supporting

the protection of its indigenous heritage and history,” the news release stated.

“She had been a member of the Point Nepean Trust and has an intimate knowledge of the history and culture of the area.

“Carolyn has been actively support-ing and promoting the rich indigenous heritage of the area through education; by engagement with the local commu-nity and through support for tourism programs that integrate the local indig-enous heritage.”

Ms Briggs was quoted as saying: “We will not achieve the promotion of our Indigenous heritage by locking away such signifi cant sites as Point Nepean. We want to see sustainable development that can actively promote our heritage and create employment opportunities.”

Ties that bind: Carolyn Briggs of the Boon Wurrung Foun-dation says Point Nepean Group’s plans for Point Nepean presents “a great opportunity ... to celebrate our shared history”.Picture: Yanni

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THE humanitarian clowns bus is coming… hopefully.

The charity group, which believes laughter is the best medicine to cheer up the ill and disadvantaged, is aiming to raise enough money to buy a Laughter Bus.

Chief clown Tim Webster said he had been diagnosed with leukaemia at a young age and “received a lot of community support” and this is the inspiration behind setting up the Humanitarians Clown group, which was granted offi cial charity status in July last year.

The 33-year-old said he wants to “bring happiness to others”.

He visited Africa and in “a life changing moment” he saw some orphaned children playing cards and showed them a magic trick.

“They wanted to see more … I went to get more magic tricks and I walked out and there were about 150 community members so that was where the Humanitarian Clowns fi rst started.

“It opened up doors and created a great environment.”

After years of clowning around all over the world, putting on shows to promote happiness, he and his mother Margueritte Flower were invited to work with the US doctor and clown Patch Adams, portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the 1998 fi lm of the same name, in Costa Rica.

Pearcedale based Humanitarian Clowns has partnered with Peninsula Health to spread joy to local hospitals including The Mornington Centre for rehabilitation patients.

Now they hope to take their show on the road.

The group is planning to add a “meals on wheels” service while travelling around Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Kingston, Cranbourne and Dandenong.

“We’re hoping to get some welfare agencies on board the bus … and provide food to the homeless and boarding houses … we’ll have some music and instruments to make it a bit more fun,” Mr Webster said.

The clowns will also visit youth groups to teach troubled youngsters circus tricks.

See gofundme.com/laughterbus for donation details or call Tim Webster on 0430 562 887. All donations are tax-deductible.

Neil Walker

Send in the clowns: From left, Tim Webster, Annette Davey, Vicki Page, Margueritte Flower and Adrian Jones hope to be on the move if enough funds to buy a Laughter Bus for the Humanitarian Clowns charity are raised.Picture: Gary Sissons

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THE “biggest concern” for nurses hit by the Royal District Nursing Service’s proposed staff shakeup is the possible negative impact on patient care.

The organisation last week announced it would close its Frankston offi ces in Beach St in April and likely close its Rosebud offi ces in Cairns St. They are among 14 suburban offi ces whose functions will be consolidated into four regional hubs – with the closest to Frankston and the peninsula being at Moorabbin.

The revamp will result in six nurses losing their jobs at Rosebud as well as two admin staff and one domestic staffer. Six G3 nursing positions will be downgraded to G2. Frankston staff cuts are unknown.

Nurses are also concerned they will be redeployed from specialist nursing roles into more generalised positions, on lesser wages, and into different geographical areas to which they currently work.

They are unhappy their request that the RDNS maintain its workforce status quo “until we resolve all matters related to the proposed changes” was denied.

But a RDNS spokeswoman said no frontline nursing staff would be affected by the relocation of administrative functions to the new regional hubs.

Queries about staffi ng changes had been “communicated directly with service users, including a letter to all of our clients and a telephone hotline”.

The spokeswoman said improved technological tools for home-visiting nurses would “enhance the high standard of care that our clients receive in their own homes.”

She said it was incorrect to say RDNS offi ces were “being replaced by mobile teams equipped with laptops to make house calls”.

“The service was set up 130 years ago to

provide nursing in people’s houses: that’s what it has always done, and will continue to do.

“The only thing that has changed is that front-line staff are being assigned into new care teams focused on smaller geographic areas, and also the relocation of administrative functions to four new regional hubs.”

A rival in-home-care company last week criticised the RDNS cuts, saying the need and demand for local offi ces was greater than ever “and for the RDNS to be putting technology ahead of patient health is a disgrace”.

Prestige Inhome Care CEO Nick McDonald, which has offi ces in Mornington, said the level and availability of personal, face-to-face, quality interaction would be “drastically reduced as companies like RDNS try to further expand and adopt technology and forget about those they are servicing”.

“The RDNS may argue that adopting technology and closing local offi ces is the way of the times and more effi cient, but how do you explain this to the sick, elderly man or the young woman sick with cancer who looks forward to this personal interaction/care service in their home.

“This could be the one thing that is helping to keep them alive.”

The registered nurse and community care expert works in the same industry, but says he is “part of a growing movement towards in-home/community care support for that personal, quality and reliable level of care”.

“We are actually expanding our services and adding nurses and adding offi ces throughout Melbourne and Victoria as we genuinely value the care of our patients/clients over expensive expansion and technology innovations,” he said.

“We are open to discussing taking on some of these nurses that have lost their jobs to ensure that patient care is not compromised and we can continue to provide such a vital community service. Just like we continue to put on new directors of nursing - not cut them.”

Stephen Taylorsteve@mpnews.com.au

Fears over nurse cutsFears over nurse cutsWHILE federal government MPs engage in fl ip-fl op politics over who should be leading the country as prime minister, Seaford artist Tony Sowersby is concentrating his brand of satire on the Treasurer, Joe Hockey.

One of Sowersby’s entries in this year’s Bald Archy Prize depicts a post-meal, dinner-suited Mr Hockey with a cigar and brandy balloon. But what stands out is that under the table, the seemingly well fed politician is also clutching a wooden club.

Asked if he sees "Jovial Joe" as a contender, Sowersby replies: “No, not for the prime minis-ter's job - don't be ridiculous - but for the Bald Archy prize.”

Sowersby’s other entry for the prize portrays media commentator Andrew Bolt with an egg splattered over his front for his over-the-top ac-colades of Tony Abbott.

“When the grateful Australian nation eventual-ly erects a statue of Joe Hockey these words will appear on the base: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, And I will teach those leaning bludgers a lesson they’ll never forget.

Sowersby gave “thanks” to Brian De Palma, Robert De Niro and the “Statue De Liberty” for inspiring his verse.

Mr Hockey wields a baseball bat in Sowers-by’s Bald Archy Prize entry in homage to direc-tor Brian De Palma’s 1987 The Untouchables movie featuring Robert De Niro as notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone.

A professional artist for more than 30 years, Sowersby has won the People’s Choice for the Bald Archy Prize for satirical portraiture four times, including in 2014.

In 2005 he won the prize with his portrait of George Pell and Tony Abbott entitled “The Cardinal with his Abbott”.

Since the early 1980s Sowersby has worked in both community and public art, most often as a

Treasurer trying for main prizeTreasurer trying for main prize

muralist, but also as a cartoonist and comic book writer and illustrator.

He has painted and directed hundreds of murals, mainly on the Mornington Peninsula but also elsewhere in Victoria and in Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Papua New Guinea.

In 2013 a book of his satirical art was pub-lished, The Political Landscape.

The 2015 winner of the $10,000 Bald Archy Prize will be announced in Sydney on 25 July.

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A MT Martha woman grieving the death of her mum eased her pain by writing about the experience, and received unexpected inspiration from others. Now she has written a book about it.

Leigh Van Der Horst’s mother Joanne died of cancer in 2008. “I was 32 and had three young boys – it crushed me,” she said.

“The grieving process took a huge toll on me, and all the while I had to continue to selfl essly mother my boys and protect them from the heavy sadness.”

At the time of her mother’s diagnosis, Ms Van Der Horst began to write about what she was going through, and continued to write until she felt that her “soul had healed”.

“Without My Mum is a three-part book that begins with my story, told through the journal entries, and summaries of events at the time,” she said.

“It is honest and raw but also inspiring, as going through this harrowing experience changed me forever and for the better.”

Ms Van Der Horst, a nurse, said that when her mother died she couldn’t fi nd any comfort or advice on the subject from books or online. As a result she created what she craved as she knew others would also be desperately yearning for something similar.

“To this day there is nothing like my book and that makes me very proud,” she said.

“To confi rm the need for such a book, I was inundated with orders,” she said. “Within 24 hours of the order link going live, I sold 124 books Australia-wide and double that worldwide.”

As Ms Van Der Horst was piecing Section 1 of the book together, she was also “dabbling in my little blog” and fi nding that whenever she touched on the subject of miss-ing her mum, the response was overwhelming.

“Mothers in similar situations to me, from all around the world, would leave comments about how much they struggled too, and that they felt so alone in their grief,” she said.

“It dawned on me the book was desperately necessary to connect us all in a way that comforted and supported us on our continuing mothering journeys.

“The thought led me to reach out to many women around the world – with the help of wonderful women in media such as Jools Oliver [Jamie Oliver’s wife].”

In return, she received contributions of stories not only of loss but also amazing strength and happiness.

“These stories make up Section 2 of my book. They are heartfelt and honest and the truly beautiful thing was just how open and giving all of these women were. I know the stories will uplift and inspire so many.

“I felt there was still a missing piece of the book so created the fi nal section, a collection of motherly wisdom ideal for mothers like myself who no longer have our own mums to ask.

“I tirelessly worked to bring attention to all of the requests via the internet and then went through and edited all of the wonderful words that mothers worldwide had graciously sent me for the book.”

The section received so much support worldwide she had to enforce a cut-off date as there was too much to fi t in one book.

“Motherly wisdom came not only from fabulous eve-ryday mums but also from amazing women such as Jane Kennedy, Jo Stanley, Deborah Thomas, Amanda Holden, Livinia Nixon, Lisa Wilkinson, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Jools Oliver, Angela Mollard, Amanda de Cadenet, Re-becca Judd, Megan Gale and Georgie Gardner.

“The result is a very rich, encouraging and honest sec-tion that will be looked at over and over.”

Ms Van Der Horst funded the entire process of writing, editing, cover design, artwork and photography.

“It has been a long process but very worth it and satisfy-ing,” she said.

“The book is for women who feel deeply sad and lost as I did and my wish is that they will feel stronger and hope-ful of a happy future without their mum by their side all the while knowing they are not alone.”

Without My Mum is on sale at Farrell’s Bookshop in Main St, Mornington. Visit www.vividpublishing.com.au/withoutmymum/

Book of grief brings consolationBook of grief brings consolationStephen Taylorsteve@mpnews.com.au

Time to refl ect: Leigh Van Der Horst with her book.

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Fake notesFake notesPOLICE are urging retailers and businesses to watch for counterfeit notes. Fake $50s and $100s have appeared along the southern peninsula. To identify them, recipients can try to tear a corner of the note. If it tears, it could be a fake. Also, do a scrunch test. If the note is made of paper, when scrunched it won’t return to being fl at. Notes dis-covered in the Rosebud area have been thicker than normal. If in doubt, compare one to another in a wallet or from a cash register. Anyone hand-ed a counterfeit note is asked to give it to police. They should get descriptions of people who pass the notes and the vehicles they drive.

Crime Stoppers boardCrime Stoppers boardINFORMATION from members of the public in January has helped police identify suspects for three incidents. A man has been identifi ed after allegedly stealing alcohol from First Choice in Rosebud.

Four young women were identifi ed while using a lost or stolen credit card to allegedly commit a number of thefts at shops from Rosebud to Rye. A man has been identifi ed after allegedly steal-ing from the post offi ce at Rosebud Plaza. Police thank members of the public for their help.

Phone, cigs stolenPhone, cigs stolenPOLICE are seeking help in identifying a man, pictured above. At 5am on Saturday 9 August last year, a woman playing on a poker machine in the gaming room at Rosebud Hotel inadvertently

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left her mobile phone and a packet of cigarettes under a “Reserved” sign while moving to another machine.

It is alleged the man picked up the phone and cigarettes and left the hotel.

He is described as aged 50, Caucasian, wearing black trousers and a black shirt. He is known as a regular on Friday and Saturday nights.

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MARKETING expert Jacki Mitchell took over Radio Port Phillip’s Taking Care of Business program about 18 months ago and made her national television debut last Tuesday on Sky News.

RPP FM’s manager Brendon Telfer says he’s not surprised Ms Mitchell and her show have been picked up by Sky News: “Jacki is an award-winning brand, marketing and business strategist with an incredible CV. She’s a natural on radio and I can see why TV would want her,” he said.

Ms Mitchell will appear on Sky’s Small Business program every month, with her next appearance on Tuesday 24 February between 2-3pm.

Her show on the peninsula’s community radio station is every Friday from 11am-midday.

Ms Mitchell moved to the peninsula in what she describes as a “love change” rather than a seachange after meeting her partner at the Sorrento Hotel several years ago.

“It was easier for me to move to the peninsula as my partner is a builder,” she said.

She knows the peninsula well after spending many summer holidays with her extended family o cousins and aunts at holiday homes between Mt Martha and Portsea.

The couple own holiday rental Limoncello in Sorrento. “It’s named after an Italian liqueur made in Sorento, Italy,” she said.

Ms Mitchell started her own business – Brandstorm Marketing – 14 years ago after working for companies such as Toyota, Australia Post, Spotless

Business expert going Sky highBusiness expert going Sky high

Brand guru: Jacki Mitchell of Rye presents a business program on Radio Port Phillip every week and is now on Sky News every month. Picture: RPP FM

Services, CitiPower, Yarra Valley Water, and Tennis Australia (her fi rst job after gaining a Bachelor of Arts and Social Science at university – she helped organise the Legends of Davis Cup event for the 1988 bicentenary).

On RPP, Ms Mitchell covers a wide range of business topics including social media, patents, trademarks, staffi ng, banking, and change management. Recent shows have focused on a particular industry – construction last Friday and travel the week before.

Sky News contacted Ms Mitchell late last year and she made her debut in a 10-minute segment last Tuesday.

“I talked about tips for business success, including the impact of social media, safety nets for small businesses, and mentoring,” she said.

“My job is to inspire and challenge people with small businesses or those planning to start one.”

The Mitchell name is well known to Essendon Football Club supporters: her dad Hugh Mitchell is in the Essendon Hall of Fame.

The double premiership player and 1959 club best and fairest played 238 games for the Bombers including under legendary coaches John Coleman and Dick Reynolds as well as with Coleman during his spectacular playing days. Taking Care of Business is broadcast every Friday at 11am on RPP FM 98.7. It can be streamed from the RPP FM website, rppfm.com.au, where there are links to podcasts of previous programs.

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Charity golf dayCharity golf dayFLINDERS Lions will hold its 27th annual charity golf day on Monday 16 February. The venue is the Flinders Golf Club, 1 Bass St, Flinders.

Registration is from 8am at the club. Men’s and women’s stableford rules play will begin at 8.45am with a shotgun start. Players without club handicaps will be handicapped using the Callaway system.

Players can bid for auction and silent auction prizes. All levels of players from beginners to single-fi g-ure handicappers are welcome. Entry fee of $70 a player includes lunch, door prizes, snacks and refreshments during play.

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The closing date for entries is Fri-day 13 February or when fi lled.

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College reunionCollege reunionROSEBUD Secondary College will hold its 61st anniversary on Saturday 21 March. Highlights will include tours of the college midday-4pm and a barbecue and drinks 4-6pm. Afterwards attendees can get together at venues of their choosing.

When the school opened in 1954, its facilities included only two wings of 13 classrooms. The original enrol-ment was 400. Now it is more than 1100 students.

Past students, staff and friends of the school can contact the college to buy tickets at $20 a head, with chil-dren under 10 free. Bpay is available.

Details: Call assistant principal Felix Patton on 5986 8595, email rosebud.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au or visit rsc.vic.edu.au

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THE disgusting weather has seen Emu at his workstation, trawling. His Blushing Bride has been in her study, also trawling. And a rich catch we have uncovered on the internet. Mrs Emu believes 2015 bids fair to be a wonderful 12 months if this keeps up.

“Look at what I’ve found!” she expostulates, bounding into the Emu’s enclave, waving her electronic tablet wildly, perilously close to the ancestral chandelier. “A treasure trove!”

On her screen is a website, righttoknow.org.au, which lists dozens – perhaps scores, even hundreds – of offi cial organisations from which information can be sought under Freedom of Information laws. The BB’s eyes are glowing coal-red with excitement.

“What information do I need to demand from the Aged Care Commissioner?” she says thoughtfully, scanning the alphabetical list. Instantly changing tack, she types “emu” into the search panel and clicks her mouse. Instant disappointment. It fi nds fi ve tribunals containing the word “remuneration”: a word that contains “emu”.

She gives Emu a sour look. “We’re under-represented,” she sniffs. “I need to fi nd someone I can FoI about it – we’re on the national coat of arms, after all.” And off she fl ounces, tail feath-ers quivering with either indignation or anticipa-tion, or both, at the thought of a new Mission. For Mrs Emu, no Mission is impossible.

Emu ponders the Mission, weighing pluses and minuses. Pluses: it will keep Mrs Emu occupied, and therefore closeted in her study; but (minuses) it could send household bills for stamps, reams of A4 and envelopes through the bark roof and clog the roadside mail box with FoI refusals. And a fee must be paid to lodge FoI requests.

All things considered, Emu favours the plus side of the ledger and calls up the website.

It contains 589 public authorities, from “AAF Company”, which provides “discounted holiday accommodation to members of the Australian

Army and other eligible members and funding for projects for which the use of public funds is inappropriate” through federal ministers to “Youth 20 planning Group”, added on 13 April last year, with which no one has yet lodged an FoI request.

Also feeling neglected, or blessedly ignored, are Wine Australia Corporation and the Takeo-vers Panel. Safe Work Australia is subject of one request, an occupational health and safety issue at a Sorrento store. It was refused in a letter beginning with a chatty “Hi [woman’s name redacted]”.

The site informs Emu that “Right To Know

is another project from the Open Australia Foundation”, which also runs openaustralia.org and sites on election leafl ets, planning alerts and one titled intriguingly “They Vote For You”. A veritable cornucopia – Emu may not see his spouse until spring. He wonders if he can do an FoI on the Open Australia Foundation.

Emu clicks on Planning Alerts – “Email alerts of planning applications near you,” it promises, and invites Emu to enter an address. He speci-fi es “Emu Ruo”, the upmarket family humpy. Up pop some 30 local planning applications, some in surrounding thoroughfares Emu was not even aware existed.

They cover new dwellings, alterations, addi-tions, outbuildings, vegetation removal, “vari-ation of licence” applied for at the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regula-tion, removal of lots of hay fever-inducing pine trees, development of a free range chicken shed (do free range chickens live in sheds? Emu suspects the site reveals more information than even that provided on the shire’s easy to access open and transparent website.

Next spot searched was in Boneo Rd at Cape Schanck. It turned up “clubhouse redevelop-ment”, with information supplied from the vaults of the Mornington Peninsula Shire, and a nearby application regarding an “easement”, apparently lodged by Streamlined Planning, accessed through Electronic Applications and Referrals.

Could the fi rst be the RACV club’s application for a new fi ve-storey facility, and the second be part of the Williams family’s sale of 20-hectare green wedge land parcels to the reclusive rich?

Emu might mention these to his inquisitive spouse. She may be interested in some extensive fi eldwork, the periscope-like emu neck being a great advantage in accomplishing such inves-tigatory enterprises, popping up over fences unobserved.

Mrs Emu, a gumshoe, absent from the haci-enda for days at a time! Splendid idea.

Snapshot: From the family album, Mrs Emu checking on the neighbours.

Excited over electronic eavesdroppingExcited over electronic eavesdropping

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Convenor David Benson said many artists had discounted their artwork during the afternoon to make a fi nal major contribution to Rotary’s local, national and international projects.

“There were so many contributions to the art show from sponsors and art-ists and a great response by members of the community who viewed the show or purchased artworks,” Mr Benson said.

“While fi nal fi gures are not yet available it appears that exhibition proceeds will exceed last year.”

Major sponsors were Mornington Peninsula News Group, Beleura House and Gardens and Watsons, with 41 other businesses contributing to art, raffl e or door prizes and running costs.

“Many compliments were received about the quality of the artwork in this year’s show and the way it was displayed,” Mr Benson said.

“In addition to the contribution of artists in submitting artworks, the show was enhanced by the fi ve local artists who daily painted live, creating examples of their artwork.

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ning seaside mural. The contribu-tion of a group of VCE art students enriched one of these sessions and complemented the excellent display of VCE art which was included in the exhibition.”

Raffl e prize winners: fi rst prize, Glenn Davies, Mornington (Bunnings Warehouse trailer and garden goods); second, Trish and Clive Wellington, Mornington (Big4 accommodation voucher); and third, Joy Kohn, Morn-ington (Cameron Menswear: RM Williams clothing or footwear):

Eileen Prudden bought a painting donated by Hermann Schwaiger in the silent auction.

Art show ends with discount saleArt show ends with discount sale

Demonstrations: Cathy Van Ee, below, was one of fi ve artists who showed how it was done during this year’s Mornington Rotary Art Show.Left, VCE students exhibited their works and also helped with the Art-4-Kids sessions.

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Difficult to proveDifficult to prove Keith Platt (‘High priestess defends swami’s actions’, The News 27/1/15) gives a very fair and well-balanced account of the problems currently be-setting the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga in Mt Eliza and its spiritual guru Swami Shankarananda.

Claims of sexual impropriety are of-ten levelled against swamis and other holy men, here and in India. Usually these are diffi cult to verify and often they are not true.

It is also the case that when the head of a major lineage dies or is replaced there is a succession struggle, because the larger lineages often control large material assets such as property and money, frequently donated by devotees.

Vilasini Reukers in her letter (‘Guru the victim’) about the swami makes seven points in his defence. In the fi rst of these she claims, “He is recognised as one of the greatest scholars of Kashmir Shaivism.” This seems very much exaggerated. In over 30 years of teaching Sanskrit and ancient Indian studies at La Trobe University I have never come across his name as author of any scholarly work on Kashmir Shaivism. No doubt he has read some of the relevant texts in translation, but he cannot be regarded as a scholar in this area.

Nor can I think of what a high priestess would be, as Ms Reukers claims to be. This is not a position that is found in Hinduism.Dr Greg Bailey, La Trobe University

Marina concernsMarina concernsMornington Peninsula Shire is about to amend the planning scheme (amendment C161) to allow the devel-opment of 180, mostly three-storey, resort-style tourist accommodation units at Yaringa marina, Somerville, plus conference facilities and 14 sup-port staff accommodation units.

When this was initially proposed I objected to the inclusion of tourist ac-commodation in the sensitive area in which Yaringa is situated. The marina plans will encroach on this area and these appear to have been well con-sidered in terms of the effect on the environment. Marina development of necessity must be on the shoreline.

However, there is little evidence that I can fi nd of any consideration as to why the tourist units must be in the same area.

Why could they not be located inland from the marina out of the sen-sitive coastal area? Two car spaces are provided for each unit plus guest park-ing, so it is expected that most tenants will have cars and, for those without, bikes or other means of transport to the marina could be provided.

I can fi nd no views in the documents of the expected appearance of these

units from Western Port. There is a statement that "they will generally be below the existing tree line and will not be visible from outside the site": generally is a worrying term.

I can fi nd no evidence of any con-sideration of the impact of the accom-modation units on local fauna. While the marina is probably reasonably quiet at night, I imagine the accom-modation area will be anything but quiet and the impact of cars, people, noise, rubbish and lights among other things will devastate the fauna of the area and impact the quiet and dark of the bay for those trying to enjoy it.

One of the conditions imposed by the shire in initial considerations (as refl ected in the council minutes of 22 July 2013) was "That there is an open public exhibition process and provision for independent considera-tion of submissions." I see little or no evidence of this occurring. The documents are on the shire website but there has been no discussion in the local newspapers or in [the shire’s newsletter] Peninsula Wide that I can locate.

I received no informative response from the consultants, the federal minister or the council regarding my initial expression of concern and there is no evidence in the current plans or documents that it was even consid-ered. I am aware of the fi nal step to amend the planning permit only because I made a submission when the plans were fi rst made public.

I have until 16 February to make a submission with regard to this and will be pleased to hear from other concerned residents in order to ensure that this covers the issues as well as possible.

Erica Churchill, Bittern

Rates cap welcomeRates cap welcomeThe comments by Kris Bolam (‘Rate cap divides’, The News, 3/2/15) are disappointing. The former Frankston mayor is either unaware or does not care that council rates, includ-ing Frankston which is one of the worst offenders, have risen out of all proportion over the past decade and continued increases are simply not sustainable.

By any measure councils’ rate increases have been outrageous. For example, the rises in the past 10 years are three times more than CPI; twice the actual increase in costs incurred by the local government; three times more than the increase in wages; four times the increase in pensions; and the fourth highest of 40 household ex-penditures measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Both the previous Liberal and current Labor governments have indi-cated their concern with the dispro-portionate increase in council rates. When councils (and their peak body the Municipal Association of Victoria)

are warned they must live within their means, councillors and administrators react in a spurious and self-indulgent defence with little concern for their ratepayers.

In 2006 the three tiers of govern-ment entered into an inter-govern-mental agreement which required that when a responsibility is devolved to local government, local government is consulted and the fi nancial and other impacts are to be taken into account. The agreement expired in 2011 and councils only have themselves to blame if they have allowed cross charging by other tiers of government to occur and for the agreement not to be renegotiated.

The new government is to be commended and the minister has the power under the Local Government Act, under which councils operate, to curb excessive rate increases imposed by unsympathetic councils.

No longer will councils have a “bucket of cash” to spend every year and they will have to live within their means as do those who have fi xed incomes, receive smaller increases in salaries and wages, or own businesses in the competitive environment.

Alan Nelsen, president Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’

Association

Port to proceedPort to proceedWhat a farce the Hastings Port project has become (and always was) from the point of view of anyone who thought such huge projects should be approved by the people who have to live with them and pay for them: the people of Victoria.

We have a representative parliamen-tary democracy in name only.

For many months before the elec-tion the ALP’s shadow ports minister Natalie Hutchens was a loud and committed opponent to this massive project. She even endured bullying during a public debate in Hastings. She appeared at meetings from Cowes to Geelong. People knew that a vote for the ALP was a vote for the mas-sive new container port to be built elsewhere.

They didn’t need to vote for a candidate standing on this single issue (me), although they should have done that and preferenced the ALP before the Liberals to make their opposition to this project clear.

The greenie groups around Western Port, preening themselves in their moral vanity, absurdly declaring themselves “apolitical”, wearing special T-shirts and warbling feeble impersonations of Joni Mitchell, were not even being prepared to stiffen the spine of the ALP in its initial Hastings port opposition.

These self-righteous ideologues could not see past even their group think personality politics to actually

do anything or support anyone even if that was their only real road to oppos-ing the port. What did they do? Well of course they were actually political and voted for the Greens who had done a deal with Clive Palmer. That is where the Western Port Green vote went: to a coal miner.

So the ALP was devious enough to not make Natalie the new ports minister. It has installed another chap who is not burdened personally with her anti-port rhetoric. He can now charge full steam ahead with the huge Hastings port development.

He doesn’t really have to do much, just go into the Port of Hastings Development Authority’s propaganda offi ce in High St and get the latest developments. Yes, it is still open and the cheerful girls are still there.

And this time there is nothing any of you can do about it, unless you’re up for a spot of sabotage and 10 years in the slammer. And that wouldn’t make even a ripple upon the well-insured brave new waters of this splendid twin to the desal plant, the Hastings container port, both visible from here at Tortoise Head.

Paul Madigan, French Island

Protection neededProtection neededThe Mornington Peninsula still has some remnants of natural or near natural environment. Sadly, these pockets of refuge for local fauna and fl ora (some of which are seriously endangered) are under constant threat.

They should not be treated as a tradeable commodity by some devel-opers for personal gain.

The practice by developers to be able to buy some parcel of land, sometimes a long way away from the planned development, as an offset for the lost environment is not a sustain-able way of keeping the few places of refuge on our peninsula.

Sometimes it is even worse and the developer pays just a sum of money to council to be more or less let off responsibilities to look after the com-munity’s interests.

The Tootgarook wetland, Arthurs Seat gondola and the Yaringa harbour developments are just some of the examples of these precious pockets of nature under threat. We really can't afford to continuously nibble away at these refuges for our native fl ora and fauna, or the peninsula will end up like some of the places currently developed as the new suburbs of Mel-bourne, an ecological wasteland and future slum in our society.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Point to negotiatePoint to negotiatePreservation of the Quarantine Sta-tion precinct [at Point Nepean] is important. I was disappointed to see comments from Environment Min-ister Lisa Neville, which places the

precinct development at Point Nepean under immediate threat.

The need for a limited commercial development on this site has been discussed for many years and has always been accepted as a sensible way to preserve this historic precinct for wider public enjoyment well into the future.

It is worth noting that over 80 per cent of the buildings included in the lease [to the Point Leisure Group] are already locked away from the public and that this current proposal will open these buildings up to public use for the fi rst time. Importantly, the long-term local benefi ts that will fl ow from this project are the direct em-ployment of up to 400 people, as well as providing a much-needed boost for all Mornington Peninsula tourism operators.

Tourism is our largest employer and our key economic driver and this proposal will directly improve the employment prospects of our young people for generations to come.

I encourage Ms Neville to engage directly with the Point Leisure Group to discuss how the current lease, if necessary, could be revised while at the same time ensuring that we pre-serve the key benefi ts it was deliver-ing to everyone on the peninsula and beyond.

Martin Dixon, MP for Nepean

Dog problemsDog problemsThe new signs regulating dogs on the on the foreshore between Tyrone and Blairgowrie look good, but obviously have a glaring omission. The word “optional” should have been included.

At any time of the day dogs can been seen on the beach, mostly off leads and, to make matters worse, are often fouling the foreshore or beach with owners ignoring the end product and not picking up.

A recent call to Mornington Penin-sula Shire about this only frustrated the matter further as the response was ‘I think this is the responsibility of Parks Victoria’.

Are these dog owners just too im-portant to follow local laws and don’t care if the bay is further polluted?

Name and address supplied, Rye

Help appreciatedHelp appreciatedI wish to sincerely thank the person who drove my husband from True-mans Rd to the Rosebud police station on Tuesday 16 December, 2014.

My husband has Alzheimer’s dis-ease and had gone for a walk from his new home. We had been frantically looking for him for two and a half hours.

I would love to thank the very car-ing person personally.

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Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street 5986 8880

ROSEBUD 41 Kennington Avenue

Great Investment. Renovation and PositionSet on a 650m2 sub-dividable lot in beachside Rosebud this renovated home has massive investment potential. Having realised approx. $30,000 for holiday rent, this property offers pleasurable living whether it be for part time or full time. The property offers 3 to 4 bedrooms, renovated kitchen, rear serviced bungalow, decks to the front and rear, and a single garage. With great street appeal, you are walking distance to the beach and shops.

4 2 1ROSEBUD 1/72 Warranilla Avenue

Owner Wants Out! - Be QuickThis immaculately maintained unit has large open plan living and a kitchen with plenty of bench & pantry space. A covered patio has room for a BBQ and outdoor dining table, with both bedrooms featuring BIR’s and sharing the central bathroom. For comfort there is a gas wall furnace, air-conditioning and quality carpet throughout. Leave the car in the single lock up garage and walk to the RSL, Rosebud Hotel and shopping strip.

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$329,000INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

ROSEBUD 59 Elizabeth Drive

Architectural Splendour and Unsurpassed ViewsWith sweeping views of Port Philip Bay & Bass Strait, this architecturally designed residence offers multiple indoor and alfresco living zones. Be immediately impressed with the open plan family and dining area with direct access to the mid-level covered deck, the kitchen has stone benchtops & s/steel appliances with a rumpus housing a full sized billiard table. The home also offers ducted heating & air-con, double garage and boat storage.

For SALE Saturday 7th March at 12.30pmTERMS 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 12 Ashendon Square

A Rare Offering at this Price and LocationSet on approx. 550m2 with direct access to Olympic Park, this neat home provides an open modern living area with polished boards and afully equipped kitchen with dishwasher & breakfast bar. Two bedrooms have BIR’s and the main bedroom has WIR & FES. Outdoors is an undercover outdoor entertaining area overlooking the cottage garden boasting fruit trees. There is internal access via the double garage.

$450,000 Offers OverINSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

3 2 2 ROSEBUD 90 Fourth Avenue

Neat, Clean, Close to the Beach & Cheap!Located close to the foreshore, this neat 2BR home has a renovated kitchen and living area, reverse cycle heating and cooling, and outside is a fenced and landscaped yard and double

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Rosebud 111 Spray Street

Keep Your Cool; Beach Just Down the Street!Located within a very short walk to the foreshore and services of Rosebud, this property is set on a 550sqm approx. block and offers three bedrooms – main with WIR & FES and two more with BIR’s. There are two living areas, gas heating, air conditioning and a double garage. Wrap-around verandahs and an entertaining deck at the rear are perfect to enjoy the warmer months. Estimated rental return would be approx. $330 - $340 per week.

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For SALE INSPECT As AdvertisedCONTACT Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

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Realistic Vendors! - Buyers In Excess of $350,000Set on a manageable 524m2 allotment, this modern 2BR home features open plan living, fully equipped kitchen with s/steel appliances, breakfast bar and main bedroom with dual-entry bathroom. Externally, there is a double garage, extra off-street parking, an under cover entertaining area and landscaped gardens. The home is serviced by ducted heating

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ROSEBUD WEST 2/3-5 Brendel Street

Huge Holiday Rental Return - $360,000 Offers Over

only 50m from Port Phillip Bay with walking and bike trails meandering along the foreshore from Rye to Safety Beach. Offering sunny open plan living and dining areas with a

Saturday 21st February at 2.00pmTERMS 10% deposit, balance 30/60 daysCONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street 5986 8880

For SALE

ROSEBUD 26 William Hunter Court

Empty Nesters On The FlySet on just shy of 1/3 acre, this complete family residence on beautiful manicured grounds, has 4 bedrooms, formal & in-formal living and dining areas underneath vaulted ceilings with seamless integration between indoor and outdoor entertaining zones via multiple sliding

off street parking and under cover entertaining.

Offers over $520,000INSPECT As AdvertisedCONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 38 Denholm Street

The Ideal Sanctuary - Buyers in excess of $320,000Situated in a quiet and sought after pocket on a 550sqm lot, this renovated home has much to offer. Private entertaining deck, open living with polished boards, new kitchen with stone benchtops & s/steel appliances, 3BR’s and a central bathroom with separate shower and soaker tub. Split system air-con, gas wall furnace, single carport and additional off street parking, and a low-maintenance back yard.

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Saturday 14th February at 12.30pmTERMS 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

AUCTION

03 5986 8880

RYE 71 Andrea Street

Love At First SightThis renovated home on a 900sqm approx. block. has side access for a caravan or boat, leading to a high-span double lock up garage with work shop. This low-maintenance property would suit a busy growing family, retiree, holiday home buyer or investor. Located close to the ocean, there are 3BR’s with BIR’s, two separate living areas, kitchen with stone benchtops, and from the dining area is access out to an undercover entertaining area.

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For SALE $479,000INSPECT As AdvertisedCONTACT Salliee Del Col 0431 685 918

ROSEBUD 437 Waterfall Gully Road

Large family home on big blockSet on 1/3 acre approx. this large family home offers 3 large living areas, 4 bedrooms with robes, and 3 bathrooms. This property is perfect for the large or extended family. There is a double garage with internal access and a handy double carport for the boat or caravan. With a view to renovating this solid brick home, the property will provide ample living on a large scale for many years to come and with possible subdivision (STCA).

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$500,000 Offers OverINSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

For SALE

ROSEBUD 2/769 Point Nepean Road

Location, Convenience & ValueIdeally located only metres from the foreshore and McCrae Plaza (via gated access) this neatly presented unit has new carpet and has been recently painted inside. Open plan living, bright kitchen with new appliances, there are two bedrooms and outside is a private court-yard. Extra features include gas heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning and there is a single garage. Live with peace of mind and with great access to everything.

INSPECT As AdvertisedCONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 1/30 Warranilla Avenue

As New,Golden Triangle & Street FrontageSituated in a leafy street this as new 3BR single level villa offers private street frontage set behind a high brush fence. The open plan interior offers high ceilings, stone benches,

integration between indoor & outdoor living. Additional features include ducted heating and vacuum, evaporative cooling, r/cycle air conditioning and double garage.

$420,000 Offers OverINSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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For the active retired or semi-retired couple this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a sensational tree-change lifestyle. Owners are seeking a reliable, preferably mature aged couple looking for something different. For reduced rent figure below, garden upkeep would be required to this splendid, Heritage Listed, 1845 Georgian brick home nestled on 6 acres along the St Pauls River.

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

Peaceful village of Avoca offers general store, take-away, coffee lounge, petrol station, hotel (with bar), museum and emergency services

RENT: $230 per week To apply, or for further details,

please contact Phil on 0417 381 212

Address: 4 Temple Court, MOUNT MARTHAPrice: $540,000 - $570,000Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre Mornington, 5976 1188Agent: Darren Sadler, 0417 916 820

THIS impressive property has a great fl oor plan incorporating a formal lounge and a spacious open-plan area that adjoins a recently renovated kitchen to create a vibrant, light-fi lled family living zone. The kitchen has plenty of bench space and stainless-steel appliances include a dishwasher. Air-conditioning, ducted heating an a natural, HVR heating system keeps things comfortable throughout. There are three bedrooms, two have built-in robes and share the main bathroom, whilst the main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. A separate offi ce at the front could be a fourth bedroom if required. The outdoor entertaining area is excellent. Fully-enclosed, it is a wonderful complement to the already impressive living space and adds that value-adding extra dimension to the property. The rear yard is well-fenced and has been landscaped with fruit trees. From the street, there is a double carport under the roof line, with handy extra parking space.

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BLAIRGOWRIE 250-252 Melbourne Road

SUB-DIVIDE & CONQUERRenovated home on a 1475sqm approx. block lending itself to fu-turesub-division (STCA). The 3BR home has an open plan style with main living zone abutting a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. All bedroom have air-conditioning and share the one bathroom. Other features include gas heating, double garage &carport and bore water.

RYE 27 Andrea Street

TIMELESS STYLE AND CHARMCharming residence with a hint of yesteryear mixed with modern

main bedroom with WIR & FES, timber kitchen and a beautiful

coastal living. Price: $627,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

RYE 21 Phyliss Parade

VENDOR DOWNSIZINGSpacious home, set high on the ridge line, with 4BR’s, 2 bathrooms,double garage plus boat or caravan storage. Interior comprises open-plan living and melas area with kitchen boasting s/steel appliances and receives plenty of natural light. Main bed-room with FES & WIR & four-person spa out on the rear deck. Price: $695,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

Price: $895,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $720,000View: www.prenticerealestate.com.auContact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

RYE 14 Cosgrove Street

A GREAT GETAWAYPrivately set, this low-maintenance residence features 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, lounge & dining with gas heating and polished

single carport to the side. Positioned behind a brush panel fence and clustered Moonah treed setting at the rear of the property.

Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

RYE 14 Butler Street

OH SO CLOSEJust 150m to the waters edge, this 3BR home has an open plan

kitchen and private BBQ area at rear. A place for all seasons,

ideal retreat that will ensure many years of enjoyment.

Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

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

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Fresh, sleek and modern renovated home offers sophistication. Modern kitchen with electric/gas cooking, open plan living with stylish polished concrete flooring. Two bedrooms and a bungalow off the low maintenance courtyard. Split system to main bedroom and lounge. Private driveway with double carport and additional parking. Low maintenance gardens and located close to Main Street. Available 2nd March

For LeaseRent $360 per weekContact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763bowmanandcompany.com.au

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For Lease Mount Martha

An amazing vista across Port Phillip Bay, Arthurs Seat and Red Hill awaits you from the balcony of this stunning retro home. The home features 3 good sized bedrooms, lounge and kitchen area with floorboards and a family bathroom. Also featuring a large, private deck at the rear, lock up garage and double carport. Available Now

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A DEBT collection firm with links to underworld identity Mick Gatto is setting up shop in Hastings.

Gatto Corporate Solutions Pty Ltd, a debt purchasing company which buys debts then pursues cred-itors for the money owed, has leased office space in High St, opposite Hastings Library.

Gatto’s surname is on the office window but the former boss of the notorious Carlton Crew is not a current co-owner of the business despite initially owning one third of its parent company Gatto Corp, via a private company, when it was formed in 2009.

Gatto Corporate Solutions manag-ing director Anthony Swords told The News he is the sole shareholder and “Mick’s my mentor”.

He said the firm “does everything” in the building industry and horse racing industry.

“Everyone thinks it’s just a debt collection office but it’s not. We set up companies as well, give business advice, do mediation and negotia-tions when people try to buy or start a business.”

Mr Swords said he has signed a two-year lease for the “satellite of-fice” for Gatto Corporate Solutions.

The firm also has an office in Point Cook. Mr Swords said “cheap rent” and the Hastings location is appealing.

“I’ve got a farm in Junction Vil-lage so I’m only 15 minutes away.

“It’s a good place to be … the shop there is pretty much what I was pay-ing for my car park in the city.”

He said Gatto Corporate Solutions has signed a two-year lease with fur-ther options at the Hastings, High St office and “a minimum” of three ad-min staff will be based there.

“I run out of Lygon St – I have most of my meetings in Lygon St in Carlton,” Mr Swords said.

The Hastings office also has the company name Victorian Racing Collections Pty Ltd emblazoned on its window.

“That is primarily a debt collec-tion agency,” Mr Swords said.

“It’s all over Victoria but obvi-ously there’s a lot of trainers out Western Port way and Cranbourne way so it’s just convenient to be out here.”

The Gatto Corporate Solutions website states some outstanding debt cases “require more vigorous action”. When asked what this en-tailed, Mr Swords said it could in-clude legal action.

“It might mean you go to court … I have a couple of solicitors who work for me and everything we do is done legally but the way we work is we assign people’s debts so we take them on and they’re our own. So we collect them however we want.”

The Hastings premises leased to Gatto Corporate Solutions will also be a base for fundraising volunteers for a charity called We Were Cham-pions which saves racehorses from the knackery.

Gatto’s mate gets ready to collect debts

New tenant: Mick Gatto (inset right) associate Anthony Swords (inset left) of Gatto Corporate Solutions has leased an offi ce, above, in Hastings. Inset picture supplied

We Were Champions was granted official charity status in 2013 and was established by Gatto Corporate Solutions.

Mr Swords said since it had tak-en “over a month” to get the lease sorted out he “knew a bit” about

Hastings and is impressed with the Renew Hastings project which fills empty shopfronts with “pop-up shops” including spaces to exhibit artists’ works.

“This could be a good chance for Hastings as well … some of the

things we do is help people set up their own business.

“There’s a good future for Hast-ings with the port coming in. It’s just a nice little place.”

Gatto Corporate Solutions will of-ficially open for business next week.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Hastings railway works in full swingHastings railway works in full swingCompiled by Melissa WalshTHE appointment of Mr C.W. Grant, of Mornington Junction as a J.P. has been gazetted.

***Mr J. Hall, storekeeper at Seymour, visited Frankston last weekend and purchased a building allotment in this locality.

***MESSRS Brody and Mason held their usual monthly market at Somerville on Wednesday last, when there was a fair yarding.

***MR E. Quiggin, one of Shepparton’s leading ironmongers, is at present spending a few weeks holiday at Frankston House.

***THE Shire of Frankston and Hast-ings are calling for tenders in this is-sue, returnable on Wednesday next, for sheeting, etc on Cranbourne road. Tenders are to be addressed to Cr W. J. Oates, Frankston.

***MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold their next fortnightly produce sale at Frankston Mart on the 24th inst (not the 17th), on account of the fi rm hold-ing a clearing sale of furniture on the latter date.

***INTENDING competitors at the Flin-ders Naval Base Sport, which take place on the 6th March, are notifi ed that nominations close on Monday, 22nd February, and acceptances on the 2nd of March.

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HOUSEHOLDERS residing within the garbage area of Frankston are noti-fi ed that they must provide proper lids to all garbage tins. Failing to do so the contractor for removal of same will be instructed to report same.

***MOTOR Garage Pty. Ltd. has opened a branch garage at Mornington and installed two cars therein. The garage is in charge of Mr. W Bradbury, an expert mechanic and driver, late of Nagambie.

***THE Moorooduc Progress Associa-tion intend celebrating the opening of their new building on Wednesday, 7th April, by holding a sale of gifts, at which patrons and friends are cor-dially invited to be present. The fete will open at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

***YOUNG men wishing to learn rifl e shooting are requested to attend a pub-lic meeting in the Frankston Mechan-ics’ Hall on Monday evening next, called at the instance of the Frankston Rifl e Club, when addresses will he given by several gentlemen interested in the movement.

***THE following local candidates were successful at the Commonwealth public service examination held on 9th January for the appointment of telegraph messengers:— Mornington —Albert Coxhall, 364 marks: Clyde J. H. Byles, 301. Alexander C. Hutchins, 225. Sorrento — Morris L. Copoloy, 292 marks: Alfred R. Eldred, 241.

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MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold a large clearing sale of superior house hold furniture and effects on Wednes-day next, on the premises, corner of Fiocchi Avenue and Melbourne road, by order of Mrs Crockett, who is leav-ing the district, consisting of the whole of her superior furnishings, being the contents of a 10 roomed villa. The sale will commence at 2 o’clock sharp.

***THE prize list of the Somerville Fruit-growers’ Association for their forth-coming show, which takes place on 10th March, will be published in our next issue. The committee have met with generous support from the gen-eral public and the donations given this year are quite equal to any pre-viously given. At the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings council a motion was carried to invite the State Governor to open the Show, and if His Excellency decides to accept the invi-tation it will doubtless mean a large in-fl ux in the number at those who attend.

***THE Treasurer of the Frankston

Patriotic Fund desires to acknowl-edge a donation of £9 2s 1d from the Frankston Campers’ New Year’s Eve Carnival, through Mr C. P. Watson, the manager of the State Savings Bank.

The result is very gratifying. The carnival, of which we gave a

full report at the time, was entertain-ing and amusing and served besides to keep the more volatile individuals away from the mischief which has been done on some New Year’s Eves in the past.

The amount has been earmarked for the Belgian Relief Fund.

***ON February 6th the Toxteth Concert Co, headed by Mr George Cowley, the well known singer, gave a successful concert in the Carrum Hall.

The entertainment was up to the usual quality given by this company, encores being the order of the evening.

Miss McNair and Miss Edith Thom-as acted ‘My lady’s diamonds’ in a brisk manner, which highly amused the audience.

The Toxteth glee party gave several party songs and proved a harmonious item.

Mr Percy Conroy was the humorist and proved a capable one.

Miss Mabel Down, a young com-poser, played several piano duets, and was an effi cient accompanist.

Mr George Cowley, one of Mel-bourne’s foremost singers, sang in his usual artistic style. This singer has one of the best voices heard in this district, and was accorded a hearty reception.

Miss Edith Thomas recited with feel-ing and is an actress of no mean order.

The sketch given at the end by Mr Geoffrey Fayle and Miss Kitty Gordon produced roars of laughter. ‘All for a sister’ was the name of the sketch. The acting of these two artists was realis-tic and clever, for in sketch work they reach a high standard, being comedy actors of repute.

Mr Arthur Shaw, a dramatic bari-tone, gave several solos in fi ne style, having good tone and quality in his voice. The Toxteth Concert Coy. will

appear in Frankston and Mornington in March.

***THE work of improvement at the Hastings railway station, is now in full progress, and when completed the ac-commodation for the public and the station staff will be more than dou-bled. A lamp and oil shed has been erected and the station master will have a separate exit from his offi ce to the platform. These great improve-ments have been brought about solely by the persistent efforts of the West-ernport Progress Association, contin-ued through a period of two years.

***ORCHARDISTS are now busy pick ing and despatching fruit to Mel-bourne where there is a good demand and high prices for fruit, and as there are good crops this season will be a prosperous one for fruit growers. The bi-weekly produce market estab-lished by Messrs Brody and Mason at Frankston has so far proved a decided benefi t to fruit and vegetable growers.

***MR Anderson, who was head mas-ter at the Mornington Junction State school for many years, has been trans-ferred to Northcote. His place is being fi lled temporarily by Miss Brennan.

***THE hot and dry weather experienced lately has had a bad effect on the roads, which are now covered with dust and loose metal. A good fall of rain would remedy this to a great extent. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 February, 1915.

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By Stuart McCulloughAT fi rst, I couldn’t believe my ears. But after hours of interrogation and a polygraph test, I now accept that they were telling the truth. Prince Philip has, indeed, been awarded a knight-hood. Like most people, my fi rst re-sponse was to say ‘about time’. It’s only right that someone who doesn’t live here should be bestowed our high-est honour. My only concern is that it doesn’t go far enough. Were it up to me, Prince Phil would top the Hot-test One Hundred, win the Brownlow and take out fi rst place in the Moomba Birdman Rally. Then it struck me; for mere mortals a knighthood is quite an honour. But if you’re already a prince, isn’t a knighthood kind of a demotion?

Here’s my thinking. In chess, the King outranks everyone, including a knight. Although there’s no Prince, I think it’s fair to assume that in the pecking order of life, being the Queen’s ‘plus one’ gets you a better table at the local Indian restaurant and take away joint than having ‘Sir’ slapped onto your name like a dodgy extension built without approval from the local Council. This could well be the most spectacular ‘up yours’ in liv-ing memory. It’s hard to imagine a greater insult to the Queen than to take her husband down a couple of notches.

The cruelty doesn’t stop there, ei-ther. Spare a moment for what poor Phil has to endure in order to receive the honour. First of all, you can’t tell me that this doesn’t give the Queen an extraordinary amount of leverage when discussion turns to who should

take the recycling out on bin night. At the fi rst sign of hesitation, all Liz has to do is casually suggest that – just maybe – somebody’s not that interest-ed in becoming a knight after all. As he trudges down the stairs, empty milk containers and empty dog food cans piled up under each arm, the Prince will surely curse our nation.

There are other problems too. Take a moment to imagine the day itself. Prince Philip has to get down on bend-ed knee in front of his wife. It used to be that knights would be anointed us-ing a sword but, these days, I believe that for safety reasons the Monarch uses a laser pointer. After the deed is done, his wife will then call upon him

to ‘arise, sir knight’. At age 93, being asked to get down on your knees and get up again in quick time is an act of unprecedented malice. But that’s the least of Phil’s problems.

I know for a fact that, on Tuesday nights, Prince Philip is part of a Trivia team at the local pub that competes for half price drinks and a family sized meat tray. The team, presently going under the name ‘The Bucking-ham Brainiacs’ currently sit third after eight weeks. His teammates – Clever Trevor, ‘Stinky’ Lou and Denis ‘the Disco Pistol’ Bosustow – are destined to give him all kinds of grief. Every chance they get, they’ll be slipping LuLu’s ‘To Sir With Love’ on the jukebox. It will be one of those pranks that only becomes funnier with repeti-tion. It will be the darkest period of his life since ‘My Name is Prince’ was fi rst released.

Then there’s the paperwork. Sud-denly, his driver’s license, passport and Blockbuster membership card are all totally out of date. He’ll need to get his new name on the utility bills if he every wants to rent a DVD again. For the next few weeks and until this mess is sorted out, there’ll be no more new releases with a take away caprociosa and a six pack on Friday nights like there used to be. Instead, he and the missus will be stuck with watching repeats of ‘A Touch of Frost’, eating tuna from a can and sucking down on a soda stream like the rest of us.

I feel foolish – I hadn’t realized we were giving away titles to foreign-ers. It is, quite obviously, a wonder-

ful thing. This means that Britney Spears can now receive the damehood she so richly deserves. Perhaps being knighted can be given away as a prize for whoever is left standing in ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’. Or as a door prize for the studio audience of ‘Hotseat’. That said, do we really need to limit ourselves to knights and dames? Surely there are other qual-ity titles we can bestow. Like ‘Dude’, ‘Thorpedo’ or ‘The Fonz’. Personally, were it up to me, I’d like to bestow the title of ‘Residential / Light Commer-cial with a Drainage Easement’. You can’t tell me that wouldn’t impress the grandkids.

But for Phil, it’s the worst kind of gift. One the recipient didn’t ask for, doesn’t need and for which he has ab-solutely no use. We can only hope that he tried to look happy when he heard the big news. That said, if it doesn’t end up in the shed along with his old tennis racket, the busted BMX and board games that have crucial pieces missing, it will probably be re-gifted. Before you know it, Prince Phil will have passed his knighthood on to Clever Trevor, ‘Stinky’ Lou or Denis ‘the Disco Pistol’ Bosustow. Or, worse still, he might pass it on to another member of his family. Who knows where the thing might end up? Per-haps we can all learn something from the experience. Next time the idea of knighting someone else’s royal family comes up, the answer will be simple. It will be: no sir.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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SUZI Quatro returns down under for the last time this month after 50 years performing at the highest level. The legendary singer-songwriter/ bass player has toured Australia no less than 30 times and is now prepared for an emotional farewell.

Her sold out show at the Frankston Arts Centre promises to bring plenty of tears, laughter and rock ‘n roll with Suzi bringing her best game to the stage. It was this A game that caught the attention of famed record producer Mickie Most who offered her a solo contract in 1969.

She then went to the UK, sold 55 million records and had a string of hits such as Can The Can, 48 Crash, Too Big, Devil Gate Drive and much more. You may also remember her from Happy Days playing Fonzi’s girlfriend Leather Tuscadero along with parts in other TV shows such as Absolutely Fabulous and Midsomer Murders.

Tickets are sold out but you can register to standby for cancellations on the Frankston Arts Centre box offi ce hotline.

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WE LOVE URIAH, HEEPSBy Simon Burke

GET ready to welcome back to Australia one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s on March 22 as Uriah Heep perform live at the Chelsea Heights hotel.

Once known as one of ‘The Big Four’ alongside Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, the British rock group have been tearing up the music scene for over 45 years with their unique, progressive, hard sound.

Uriah Heep have been a mainstay of the rock circuit for four decades, famed for their accomplished musical talents, diverse song writing and powerful live performances. It is for this reason that Australian audiences have taken them into their hard rocking hearts with the band scoring consecutive charting albums and singles in the country. What’s more, in 2003 Uriah Heep enlisted the vocal talents of none other than Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes on the ‘Relentless’ album, thus cementing their affi nity to this country.

Original member and lead guitarist Mick Box still helms this incredible outfi t and played a part in all 23 studio albums that includes Demons and Wizards (1972), Abominog (1982), and their most recent release, 2011’s Into The Wild. Their 40 million record sales worldwide speaks for itself. The band have retained a cult following and a ‘never say die’ spirit during constant upheaval throughout their history and their performance at the 2013 Download Festival in the UK was hailed as the highlight of the weekend.

If the history of Uriah Heep proves anything, it is that the band will endure, with their diary for the foreseeable future as full as ever. So, be quick to get your tickets to Uriah Heep, at the Chelsea Heights Hotel,Cnr Springvale Rd & Wells Rd Chelsea Heights, March 22, as the groups last tour of Australia in 2011 resulted in sell out shows. Ticket information at chelseaheightshotel.com.au.

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PROVINCIALBy IT Gully Pines dealt Mt Eliza a further blow on Saturday when it taught it a cricket lesson in MPCA Provincial.

And it was career defi ning for one Pines player who has always offered so much – Jake Prosser.

After taking fi ve wickets the week before with the ball, Prosser walked out and clubbed his maiden century, eventually falling for 114.

Prosser shared a 100 plus partner-ship with his skipper Ricky Ramsdale, who made 103.

The Piners smashed Mt Eliza to all parts of the ground and easily covered its total of 186. Pines was eventually

bowled out in the 81st over for 344. Harley Peace-Stirling also contributed 40 to the total.

Tom Ewing was the pick of the Mt Eliza bowlers, snaring 3/72.

The Mounties are now third bottom on the ladder, a game behind Pines and Rye, who themselves have struggled this season.

The end of the year can’t come quick enough for Mt Eliza.

Further down the highway at Moo-rooduc, Jake Prosser’s younger broth-er Matt was creating some records of his own for Langwarrin.

Matt Prosser top scored for his side last week against the Ducs with 66 and on Saturday, with ball in hand, he tweaked himself 5/62 to give him his

best fi gures in First XI cricket.Langwarrin recorded an easy victory

over the Ducs, bowling them out for 179 in reply to their own 7/274.

Ross Cordeaux top scored for Moo-rooduc with 47. Adrian Mack and Dwayne Doig each collected two wickets for the Kangas.

Crib Point put themselves back into fi nals calculations after recording an outright win against Heatherhill.

The Magpies recorded their second outright win of the season, having them again knocking on the door of the top four.

The Pies rolled the Hills for 138 and 87 with Brad Davidson taking nine wickets for the match.

Mornington maintained its pres-

sure on the top four and in doing so knocked Baxter off the top of the lad-der.

The Doggies are still not inside the top four but are just half a game from top spot.

On Saturday, chasing 152 for victo-ry, the Dogs got there with four wick-ets in hand.

Ben Clements top scored for the Dogs with 43 while Brad McDonald was next best with 42.

Dale Irving was at his best with the ball for Baxter with 5/31 from 21 overs but it still wasn’t good enough to hand his side victory.

Peninsula Old Boys did all it need-ed to to get the 12 points against Rye and claim top spot on the ladder.

Resuming on the second day at 2/34, the Old Boys managed to get to 3/144 before sending Rye back in in a quest for outright victory.

Rye fi nished with 1/56 before stumps were drawn.

Long Island maestro Scott Phillips was at it again on Saturday, this time bowling his side to victory against Sorrento.

After top scoring with the bat last week with an unbeaten 73, he took the new ball on Saturday and picked-up 6/49 to help his side bowl out the Sorras for 171. It gave the Islanders a 100-run victory.

Great day for Prossers

DISTRICTBy IT Gully THE log jam at the top of the MPCA Dis-trict ladder continues after round nine was completed on Saturday.

Main Ridge kept is fi nals hopes well and truly alive after recording a wonderful and commanding victory against the previously undefeated Red Hill.

Skipper Brad Rossborough was magnifi -cent in his side’s victory, beginning the day unbeaten on 32 and still standing at the end, still unbeaten on 180.

Main Ridge made 6/303 to beat the Hill-men by almost 200 runs.

Somerville resumed at 3/17 on Saturday against Carrum, chasing 122 for victory, however, Justin Allsop and Aaron Kaddatz put a stop to any fairytale victory for the Lions.

Allsop was superb for his 91 and Kaddatz provided the much needed support late in the day to make a timely 27 and ensure his side pushed past the Lions’ score. Somer-ville was all out for 172.

Lachy Dobson and Jackson Fry each picked up three wickets for Carrum.

Mt Martha fi nished Seaford Tigers’ season and in doing so maintained its own position in the top four.

After setting the Tigers 228 for victory last week, the Reds were able to roll the home side for 177.

Corey Hand is the backbone of the Tigers and he did his bit again on Saturday with a top score of 39, while Ash Mills hit 30.

There is still a glimmer of hope for Sea-ford in their quest for fi nals after success-fully defending 9/274 against Delacombe Park.

Seaford rolled the Parkers for 161, Paul Hartle back to some of his best with 4/45 and Aaron Peebles picking up 3/56. John Spencer top scored for the Parker with 54.

Baden Powell recorded a comfortable victory over Boneo.

Chasing 156 for victory, the Braves made 222 with Elia Carter top scoring with 97. Rhys Elmi also was among the runs with 64.

In the fi nal game, Hastings was well beaten by Flinders.

The Blues were bowled out for just 63 in their chase of 194 for victory.

Matt Foy top scored for the Blues with 25, while Blake Hogan-Keogh was the pick of the Sharks’ bowlers with 4/10, giving him 16 wickets for the season.

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Cracking job: Somerville took the chocolates againt Carrum. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Stars come togetherCOUNTRY WEEKBy IT Gully MATT Foon will lead the Morn-ington Peninsula Cricket As-sociation in the Country Week Provincial squad at the champi-onships that kick off this week around Victoria.

There are some new faces in the squad adding to the ones we have been used to seeing over the journey, which speaks volumes about the strength and depth of the competition.

Peninsula Old Boys star Matt Hyden was an obvious choice after accumulating plenty of runs this season.

The competition’s best player, Scott Phillips, who has 400 runs this season and 38 wickets, will not play for the MPCA. Neither will Nick Jewell, who has 337 runs this season.

Crib Point bowling dynamo Brad Davidson has been reward-ed for a fi ne season and 33 wick-ets with a call-up, while Lachy Dobson from Carrum has also been included in the team.

Andrew ‘AJ’ King is an ob-vious starter after claiming 31 wickets this season.

Corey Harris and Ben Cle-ments have 396 and 395 runs respectively this season and they are in the team, as is Shaun Fos-ter from Carrum, who has been named vice captain. Rob Hearn is the other Magpie in the team.

Langwarrin’s Andy Johnson is in the team. He has had a very consistent season with 362 runs and will be a foil for opposition in the middle order.

Country Week veterans Wade Pelzer, Luke Popov, Bobby Wil-son and Justin Bridgeman make-up the rest of the star-studded squad.

The Development Squad is also packed with some in-form play-ers.

POB’s Jon Forest will lead the young team, which includes Liam O’Connor (Sorrento), Spencer Byatt (Boneo), David Eaton (Crib Point), Jackson Fry (Carrum), Luke Hewitt (Hast-ings), Damien Lawrence (Sea-ford), Brent Martin (Red Hill), Aaron Paxton (Long Island), Leigh Poholke (Sorrento), Brad Trotter (Pearcedale), Nick Wil-cox (Pines), Dylan O’Malley (POB), Adam Gailitis (POB), Matt Davie (Langwarrin).

SUB-DISTRICTBy IT Gully Frankston YCW has jumped back into the MPCA Sub District top four and given itself some breathing space after picking up an outright win against Ballam Park.

The Stonecats only made 123 in reply to Ballam Park’s fi rst innings score of 58 on the fi rst day of the match last week. However they went into Saturday staring at the outright win.

The Knights resumed at 4/34, still 31 behind with six wickets in hand. They fi nished with 165, giving the Stonecats plenty of work to do.

John Plakourakis top scored for the Knights with 79.

Andrew Kitson fi nished with 11 wickets for the match after picking up six in the fi rst innings and fi ve in the second dig.

Needing just over 100 runs to claim an outright, the Stonecats got there with three wickets in hand.

Things looked grim when they slumped to 6/65. However Kitson and Luke Hutchison got them over the line with some solid batting.

Tootgarook had no problems de-fending its 9/315 against Dromana.

The Frogs bowled out the Hoppers for 140 before sending them back in immediately in the hope of getting an outright win. The Hoppers hung on to fi nish at 3/35.

Corey DeBruyn was the best of Tootgarook’s bowlers with 4/51 while Zac Stevenson claimed 3/28.

Pearcedale got the job done against Carrum Downs and in doing so re-mained on top of the ladder.

The win also knocked the Cougars outside of the top four.

Resuming at 1/40, chasing Carrum Downs’ 105, the Panthers declared at

7/169 before having another crack at the visitors.

Brad Trotter top scored for the Pan-thers with 50. The Cougars fi nished the day at 7/105 and avoided the out-right loss. Chris Dew snared 5/27 in the second innings.

Rosebud made light work of Bal-narring and fi nished their season.

Chasing just 117 for victory, the Buds resumed at 1/16 and cruised all afternoon to fi nish with 7/169.

Tyabb went for the outright victory against Skye after making 8/299 in their fi rst innings.

Skye was bowled out for just 55 in their fi rst innings with Tyabb century maker Brodie Bennett claiming 3/8 and Jack Doman picking up 3/13 in his third senior match.

Skye hung on in their second in-nings, crawling to 1/49 before the match was called.

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