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By Neil WalkerTHE planned return of Hastings street market came to an abrupt end last Thurs day morning after stallholders were sent packing.

Several market traders were shocked when a Mornington Peninsula Shire ranger demanded they immediately take down their stalls and pack up their wares.

An administrative bungle meant the street market did not have a council permit to operate.

The weekly market had been due to reopen after being closed in early July.

The future of the street market was in doubt late last year when market man-ager the Lions Club of Western Port folded.

The Rotary Club of Hastings West-ern Port stepped in as the market’s new manager and permit-holder to ensure its ongoing viability (“Rotary ‘saves’ market”, The News, 8/1/13).

Shire economic development mana-ger Shane Murphy told The News: “Unfortunately the market manager, the Rotary Club of Hastings Western-port, was unable to submit all neces-sary documentation to the shire in time

for the market to reopen as advertised last Thursday.”

Up to nine stallholders arrived ex-pecting to be able to trade on Thurs-day, with one travelling from Bass in Gippsland.

When fi rst contacted by The News a Rotary club offi ceholder said the attempt to reopen the High St market was due to a “misunderstanding”.

“Everything had been agreed to with council but we didn’t have the fi nal pa-perwork but apparently it takes two to three weeks to sign a piece of paper,” the Rotarian said.

He said council offi cers claimed they had not received an email sent by Ro-tary to confi rm the resumption of the market.

The market had been due to restart in September but Rotary decided to bring it back sooner.

“Something got lost in translation between myself and the council’s eco-nomic development team,” he said.

About an hour later the Rotary offi -cial emailed The News saying the club “does not wish to have any comments attributed to us re the Hastings street market. We do not want any individual

named or quoted re Thursday 22 Au-gust Market”.

The email said The News would be given a “full briefi ng” about the “con-tinuance of the market revamp”.

Shane Murphy said: “The Morning-ton Peninsula Shire is working closely with Rotary to ensure all permits and required documentation is in place so the market can reopen as soon as pos-sible and to ensure the safety of market managers, customers and stallholders.”

The market is expected to return in October.

Street market shut downStreet market shut down

Coordinated competitorsMEMBERS of Somerville Secondary College’s aerobics team were jumping for joy on Friday after competing against 20 schools in the Victorian aerobics competition. “It was a highly inspiring moment for our young representatives from different year levels to compete against more than 20 state and private schools, and our girls did us proud,” aerobics coordinator Crystal Mathers said. The school’s year 7 trio made it to the fi nals. Pictured on stage are, from left, Gabby Kupsch, Brittney Hutchinson, Madison Spencer, Rachel Salm, Amy Sims, Chloe Newitt and Camryn Rich. Picture: Yanni

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CHANGING from kindergarten to primary school for Somerville children is now as easy as walking across the playground.

Friday saw the offi cial opening of the new Somerville Kindergarten in the grounds of the primary school.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Lynn Bowden said the kindergarten brought “an important new community facility to the area”.

The shire paid $1.09 million and the state government $300,000 for the new building.

“The new kindergarten building offers a brand new, purpose-built facility in a suitable location to best accommodate our local preschool families,” she said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire sold the site of the original kindergarten to a supermarket chain.

It said the old kindergarten was too small and in a dangerous location on Frankston-Flinders Rd.

Children have been at the kindergarten since the start of the year.

Kindergarten committee president Lisa Fraumano described the opening as “a wonderful way to celebrate early learning in our community and to acknowledge those who worked tirelessly to bring us this great new facility”.

“High quality and highly trained educators, both primary and early childhood, will help ensure the Somerville community has the very best on offer. The evolution of this educational journey is something to look forward to,” Somerville Primary School principal Sue Goodall said.

Open kinder is now ‘official’Open kinder is now ‘official’PENINSULA Support Services will receive $450,000 under a trial state government program that aims to improve access to community mental health services in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Mornington MP David Morris said Peninsula Support Services would partner with Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Mental Health Alliance to conduct a trial of the government’s new “catchment intake assessment model”.

The initiative is a key component of the state government’s reform of Mental Health Community Support Services, which is currently known as Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services.

Under the reforms, which will come into force from 1 July 2014, organisations funded to deliver mental health community support services will be required to accept all referrals from a single intake assessment provider within their catchment areas.

Mr Morris said the pilot, which will be conducted over the next 12 months, would help “guide the full rollout of the new catchment intake assessment model, ensuring people with a mental illness receive the care they need, when they need it and within their local area”.

“It is important to have easy access to local mental health services in all areas and with the diversity and geographic of the Mornington Peninsula, it is equally important.”

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Playtime: After all the talk at the offi cial opening of Somerville Kindergarten, the children and teachers regrouped to get on with what really matters – having fun while learning. Pictured on the fl oor with the children are teachers Linda Toporzisek, Alison Houben, Sally Perry and Lesley Cateon. Picture: Yanni

PAGE 4 Western Port News 27 August 2013

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By Neil WalkerMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire faces a wait to fi nd out whether money given to promote a cancelled referendum will be returned.

A planned referendum on recogni-sing local government in the Con-sti tution was dropped when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd opted for a 7 September election date.

Electoral and constitution laws stated the earliest date the referendum could have been held in conjunction with the federal election was 14 September.

The federal government had argued local councils needed to be recognised in the Constitution to ensure direct fund ing could continue from the Com monwealth for local government projects.

The Municipal Association of Vic-toria asked councils in the state to make a voluntary contribution to a national campaign organised by the Australian Local Government Association to promote a “yes” vote.

“Victoria’s contribution to the na-tional campaign was to be funded by the MAV issuing a voluntary levy on members, with each council to determine whether or not to pay the levy,” Mornington Peninsula Shire’s sustainable organisation director Mari-lyn Kearney said.

Shire councillors decided in May to make a voluntary contribution of

$20,000 toward the MAV’s “yes” campaign. The MAV had requested almost $53,000 from the shire based on population and revenue.

Neighbouring municipality Frank-ston backed the “yes” campaign but declined to make a fi nancial contri-bution. The MAV had sought just under $42,000 from Frankston Council.

Fifty-one councils nationally contri-buted a total of just over $959,000 to the “yes” campaign.

The Australian Local Government Association is lobbying for the in-coming government to fully reimburse councils for the costs of the referendum campaign.

ALGA president Felicity-ann Lewis said that about $3 million had already been spent nationally by the local government sector on a “grassroots public relations campaign” before the referendum was scrapped.

Marilyn Kearney said: “It is the MAV’s objective for contributions to be returned to councils; however, some funds have already been spent and it may be unreasonable for other states to carry the fi nancial load for Victoria.

“The ALGA is continuing dis-cussions with the Commonwealth to work through this issue and the Municipal Association of Vic toria will provide further information when available”.

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By Chris BrennanA TRUCK and excavators valued at more than $60,000 have been sto-len from Tyabb during a series of thefts targeting a construction site on Frankston-Flinders Rd.

Police said a white 2003 Hino tipper truck (pictured) and trailer containing auger drilling bits was stolen some time between Saturday 17 August and Monday 19 August from a building site near Tyabb shopping centre.

Detective Sergeant Ron Fauvel of Hastings crime investigation unit said the truck was later seen by a friend of the victim bogged in mud at Potters

Estate in Offi cer on Wednesday 21 August. “Two Caucasian males aged in their 40s were assisted out [of the mud], then drove off in the truck,” De-tective Fauvel said.

“On this day, the truck was bearing false registration plates CCW 050 or similar and a magnetic sign reading Metal Love Recycling was displayed on the passenger side door.

“The truck was seen by a friend of the victim who knows the truck, as it has a chrome exhaust and a specifi c towbar. It was also noticed that both rear mud fl aps had been turned around to conceal the word ‘Potter’ on [them].

“A photo was taken of the truck by the victim’s friend, but not of the of-fenders.”

Detective Fauvel said the same thieves were believed to have broken into the building site on three further occasions during the same week, tar-geting storage containers.

The offenders had even turned on generators in the building to power lights in order to scour the containers, he said.

Anyone who may have seen the truck or is able to assist police is asked to contact Hastings CIU on 5970 7850 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Drive-away thieves hit building siteDrive-away thieves hit building site

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REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: David Harrison, Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Gary Turner, Cliff Ellen, Andrew Hurst, Matt Vowell, Andrew “Toe Punt” Kelly, Toni Brient.ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News GroupPO Box 588, Hastings 3915Email: team@mpnews.com.au Web: www.mpnews.com.auDEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1PM ON THURSDAY 29 AUGUSTNEXT ISSUE: TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

Thanks to HastingsThanks to HastingsTO our community:

This has been an horrendously diffi cult time for our family, as we not only come to terms with Dermot’s death but also the violent and senseless nature of it.

Nevertheless, the support we are receiving from all walks of life is making a profound difference. We have never felt alone nor isolated in our grief. We are also deeply moved by the manner in which the community has come together.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank some individuals and organisations whose selfl essness and professionalism have somewhat eased our burden: Members of the public who came to our aid on the day; Victoria Police; Ambulance Victoria;

Frankston Hospital; Gateway Funerals (especially Loxley); Father John Madden, Father Gerard McMorrow, Father Michael Myles and Father Paul Stuart; Dr Bernie Boon; Brian Stahl, David Garnock and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council; MPs Greg Hunt and Neale Burgess Lisa Dixon and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce; NAB Hastings Branch (especially Mojgan); The Ambatzidis and Schubel families (Divine Flowers, Santospiroto Flowers, Jakupi Flowers, Jashar Flowers, Rosslyn Flowers and Apack Footscray); Essendon Football Club; The Sandwich King; Darryl from White Angel Doves;

Church volunteers; The Weir family; Safeway Hastings; Western Port Hotel; Hastings Post Offi ce; Sally and Dixon; Hastings traders; Our wonderful customers and community; Family and friends, including those who travelled from afar; Business associates; And anyone we may have missed.

We also would like you to know that Bridget is healing well from the injuries she sustained that night.

We wish we could fi nd the words to express the depth of our gratitude to all of you. Thank you,

The O’Toole family

Send letters to the editor to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email team@mpnews.com.au

Mourning a great loss: Flowers at the Jewel Shed in Hastings show the community reaction to the death of shop owner Dermot O’Toole last month. Picture: Yanni

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VANDALS have again damaged Woolleys Beach Reserve in Crib Point.

Foreshore committee of management secretary Cecelia Witton says a stolen four-wheel drive was driven through a fence, onto the beach and into the water on Sunday 18 August.

The vehicle damaged plants and the sensitive foreshore area.

An unknown number of vandals moved concrete sleepers used to block access to the beach, she said.

“We closed off beach access after

previous damage,” she said.“Over the past year, incidents of

damage have increased with rubbish dumping, graffi ti and wire fences being systematically cut, section by section one bit at a time. Each week a little bit more is cut.

“The continued damage to the reserve is very disheartening for members of the committee as well as those who enjoy the natural features of the reserve.”

Ms Witton said police were investigating the incident.

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SOMERVILLE has unearthed its own “super dad” in the shape of mild-mannered Welsh immigrant turned footy en-thusiast Harvey White.

Mr White was recently selected as YMCA Somerville Com-munity Father of the Year after being nominated by his two children, Aliya and Daniel.

With Father’s Day just around the corner, the YMCA award aims to draw attention to local dads or father fi gures who go above and beyond to help children, particularly in the areas of sport and physical activities.

In the case of Mr White, his dedication to the local Aus-kick cause has earned wide acclaim, especially from his own children.

YMCA Somerville centre manager Travis Sauer said Aliya and Daniel nominated their dad with “wonderful pictures and personal stories about how their dad means the world to them”.

Mr Sauer said the White family had established a successful Mornington Peninsula business after immigrating to Australia from Wales, along with Harvey’s parents and brother.

“They quickly adapted to their new lives and all chose to barrack for the Western Bulldogs and now watch every game together,” Mr Sauer explained.

“Harvey now enjoys AFL more than rugby union, which he grew up with, and he volunteers as a coach at his son’s Auskick clinic each weekend.”

Mr Sauer said Somerville children had been encouraged to nominate father fi gures for the father of the year awards to draw attention to the efforts of men in helping enrich the lives of young people.

“You don’t have to be a dad to have a positive impact on children’s lives,” he said. “There is no better time than Fa-ther’s Day to have a great time with your children so why not get active and go for a swim together, a long walk or play basketball?”

The YMCA founded Father’s Day in the United States in 1910. The YMCA is a community-based charity that aims to build “strong people, families and communities” through a range of programs and services.

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By Chris BrennanHASTINGS MP Neale Burgess has called an urgent meeting with French Island residents to discuss growing concerns over the reliability of the is-land’s only ferry service following nu-merous disruptions and cancellations.

Mr Burgess sent a letter addressed to French Island residents acknowl-edging the large number of complaints he had received regarding the Stony Point to French Island ferry service and proposing a public meeting to dis-cuss the tight-knit community’s “very serious concerns”.

French Island residents have become increasingly frustrated at repeated dis-ruptions to the service and have ques-tioned the validity of reasons provided by Inter Island Ferries’ operator Frank Denvir for many of the cancellations.

Mr Burgess said he held a meeting last week with state Transport Minis-ter Terry Mulder to seek his “urgent assistance” to resolve the “impasse” reached between residents and Inter Island Ferries.

He told The News he understood residents’ frustrations over cancelled services and would endeavour to fi nd a resolution.

“I am very concerned any time the French Island ferry service is can-celled because it is the only avenue for French Island residents wishing to get to and from work, school, medical and other appointments,” he said.

“I understand that some residents believe the ferry could operate on days that it currently does not; that is why I am bringing Mr Norman Gray, direc-tor of network operations for Public Transport Victoria, to French Island to

meet with the residents, to fi nd out ex-actly what is going on and what needs to be done to rectify it.”

In the letter sent to island residents earlier in the week, Mr Burgess ac-knowledged the “large number of complaints” he had received regard-ing the ferry service and “details of the impact frequent interruptions to that service are having on the French Island community”.

“I met with the Minister for Trans-port [on Tuesday] to convey the very serious concerns French Island resi-dents have about their ferry service and to seek his urgent assistance in resolving them,” Mr Burgess said in his letter.

“The minister has agreed that Mr Norman Gray … is to meet with the residents of French Island as soon as possible to listen to their concerns and to assist in resolving the impasse.

“This public meeting will provide French Island residents with the op-portunity to communicate their con-cerns directly to Public Transport Vic-toria and to seek a solution.”

The date of the meeting was later set for Sunday 15 September, with Mr Burgess and Mr Gray scheduled to travel to French Island on an Inter Island Ferries service.

“Our understanding is that Neale and Norman Gray would be seeking to catch the 10.15am ferry from Stony Point to Tankerton,” a spokesperson for Mr Burgess said.

“Neale trusts that this will be conven-ient to all of you and others who would like to attend. Neale will be seeking the assistance of the French Island Com-munity Association to confi rm the most

appropriate venue and the commence-ment time of the meeting.”

A Public Transport Victoria spokes-person confi rmed offi cials were aware of the issues surrounding the reliabili-ty and safety of the French Island ferry service.

“Public Transport Victoria is aware of the concerns being raised by the French Island residents’ association about the number of times the ferry cannot operate due to weather condi-tions,” she said.

“Passenger safety is of upmost im-portance to Public Transport Victoria and therefore the ferry will not run when weather conditions are unsafe for operation.

“We understand that the ferry is a crucial transport link for residents of French Island and so Norman Gray, PTV’s director of network operations, and Neale Burgess, Member for Hast-ings, will meet with French Island resi dents to listen to their concerns and look at how things can be improved.”

A French Island resident, who asked that her name not be published, said it was time the high number of cancella-tions of services was looked into, par-ticularly in light of the effect this was having on the lives of islanders forced to rely on the ferry.

“Now would be a good time to look into the impact this despicable ferry service is having on the lives of French Island's residents,” she told The News.

“We currently experience more can-cellations than runs. We all understand that we live on an island and that we cannot expect services in wild storms.

“But the cutoff wind speed for the ser-vice is 25 knots/hour (46 km/hour) at the

time of service. This morning [Wednes-day 21 August] Mr Denvir cancelled again while the wind speed at that time was 18 km/hour at HMAS Cerberus, with no other service for the day.

“Just imagine for a minute what it does to your life if you cannot go shopping or leave the street in which you live for days and days. We cannot keep medical appointments, go shop-ping (there are no shops on the island) or work for an income outside the is-land as long as Mr Denvir is not pro-viding a minimum ‘service’.”

Late last month, Inter Island Fer-ries was directed to cease operating by Transport Safety Victoria until safety equipment had been updated or fi xed after an inspection showed some safe-ty equipment on the ferry George Bass did not meet regulations.

“The Stony Point to French Island ferry can resume service when the owner has attended to the repairs and engaged an appropriately qualifi ed master,” TSV’s director of maritime safety Peter Corcoran said.

However, Mr Denvir said the safety issues had not affected services, and that issues were “all minor matters re-solved on the day”.

He said the ferry had not operated on the two days following the stop order because of strong winds.

The reliability of the ferry service was again brought into question two weeks ago following the sale of the newer of Inter Island Ferries’ two ves-sels, the three-year-old, twin-hulled James Grant, which left the 15-year-old George Bass as the service’s only craft.

Former Inter Island Ferries’ skip-

per Anthony Mayall said at the time he had serious reservations about the long-term viability of George Bass as the service’s sole vessel, claiming he had been sacked last month after re-fusing to skipper the 15-metre ferry due to ongoing safety concerns.

Mr Mayall said he had been more than happy to skipper the 18-metre James Grant but felt compelled to no-tify maritime safety authorities when the boat was suddenly pulled out of service fi ve weeks ago and replaced by George Bass.

“I raised a number of safety issues with that vessel [George Bass]; I re-fused to drive it [until the safety issues were addressed] and I was sacked be-cause of that,” Mr Mayall said.

“As the master of a vessel, I’m re-sponsible for the safety of passengers; that’s the law and I wasn’t prepared to operate the vessel.

“George Bass is 15 years old and it’s seen a lot of service in that time. To meet the schedule, you had to run the engines fl at out the whole time. That has to affect reliability.”

“James Grant carries only a few people more but has twin 500 [horse-power engines], so it’s signifi cantly more powerful and a lot more ma-noeuvrable, with better steering and control; that means it’s much better in rougher conditions and obviously much safer all round.”

Mr Denvir has refused to make any further comments to The News after expressing his disappointment at this newspaper’s coverage of the safety is-sued raised late last month (“Safety fi x it order for ferry service”, The News, 23/7/13).

Burgess calls public meeting over ferry furoreBurgess calls public meeting over ferry furore

PAGE 10 Western Port News 27 August 2013

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By Mike HastMORNINGTON MP David Morris has refuted a claim new land zoning laws would clear the way for massive hotel, convention centre and residen-tial complexes in Mornington Penin-sula green wedge zones.

RMIT University professor of plan-ning Michael Buxton last week said the latest zone reform package, un-veiled by Planning Minister Matthew Guy, removed strict conditions on in-appropriate development on land in rural conservation zones (“Govt opens door to green belt development”, The News, 20/8/13).

Mr Morris said the peninsula did not use rural conservation zone overlays.

“The reformed Green Wedge Zone and the policy emphasis on protection of agriculture and landscape, together with the anticipated Peninsula Policy Statement, mean the peninsula will have the best planning system in the state – sound planning controls, recog-nised areas for growth and recognised areas with strong protection,” he said.

“The decision confi rms that the green wedge is an agricultural zone, not a residential zone.

“The Mornington Peninsula is home to a thriving agricultural industry, gen-erating more than $650 million annu-ally for the local economy and creating signifi cant employment opportunities.

“Freeway service centres and [jails],

previously a permitted use, will now be prohibited.

“The reformed zone retains the 40-hectare minimum subdivision, which for several decades has protect-ed the non-urban areas of the peninsu-la, together with the ‘in-conjunction’ test.”

He said the in-conjunction test en-sured a development proposal related to the primary use of the land on which it was located, “preventing inappropri-ate and indiscriminate development”.

“The new controls are a win-win situation – a win for the peninsula and a win for the people of Victoria.

“It confi rms the critical role played by the Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge in protecting the amenity and landscape values of the region for fu-ture generations.

“In summary, the changes to the Green Wedge Zone will: Add a purpose – to provide for the use of land for agriculture. Agriculture, primary produce sales (stalls must be a maximum 50 square metres and not within 110 metres of a dwelling under separate ownership), rural store (maximum 100 square metres) uses will no longer require a permit. Place of assembly (maximum 10 days a year), primary and secondary school become uses subject to a per-mit.

Wedges will be Wedges will be protected: MPprotected: MP

Freeway service centre and cor-rective institution become prohibited uses. Uses to remain prohibited include service stations, display homes, and medical centres. In-conjunction tests to remain for restaurants, group accommodation, function centres, residential buildings, residential hotels and research centres. Primary and secondary school deci-

sion guidelines have been added.Professor Buxton said the peninsula

was the most vulnerable part of Mel-bourne’s green belt due to its proximi-ty to the city and its coastline with bays on either side.

“The big developers are attracted to the most beautiful locations, and that’s why places like the peninsula need tough, uncompromising pro-tection because their beauty attracts

the worst uses,” he said.Mr Buxton said the peninsula had

been subject to a number of develop-ment applications in the past.

The government’s new zoning regu-lations revealed a development bias, he said.

“There can be no compromise on the protection of beautiful areas like the peninsula if we are going to retain them for future generations.”

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Wine warning: Nat White among vines in his Main Ridge Estate at Red Hill. The pioneering peninsula winemaker says allowing a rubbish tip in an old quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarpment at Dromana will increase the likelihood of bushfi res, which could devastate the region’s $60 million a year wine industry. Picture: Andrew Kopp

By Mike HastA BUSHFIRE starting in the proposed rubbish tip in the old Pio-neer quarry at Dromana could devastate the peninsula’s $60 mil-lion a year wine industry, says pioneering winemaker Nat White.

Mr White, founder of Main Ridge Estate 38 years ago, was one of more than 350 people at an Environment Protection Author-ity conference last week where objectors asked questions of tip proponent Peninsula Waste Management.

The 73-year-old Red Hill winemaker, regarded as the doyen of modern era peninsula vintners, asked if Peninsula Waste Man-agement would “help us with insurance”. No answer was pro-vided.

Questions and statements about fi re risk were included in sev-en categories covered at the meeting.

Mr White said smoke was one of the greatest hazards for wine grape growers, especially during the warmer months from Janu-ary to March when grapes were at their most vulnerable.

“Just one or two days of smoke can ruin grapes and make them unfi t for making wine,” he said.

“We are not talking about toxic smoke from a rubbish tip fi re but ordinary bushfi re smoke,” he said.

Smoke caused an “unacceptable taint in wine”.“Yarra Valley growers lost grapes because of smoke from the

massive Victorian Alps fi res of 2007,” he said.More than one million hectares was burnt between January and

March.“Smoke from a big fi re on Arthurs Seat could easily reach Bal-

narring and Flinders with northerly and westerly winds.”Mr White said the peninsula’s winemaking industry had never

sustained major bushfi re smoke damage but allowing a rubbish tip on the Arthurs Seat escarpment next to the state park signifi -cantly increased the risk of this happening, he said.

Nat White planted the fi rst grapes on his property south of Ar-thurs Seat Rd in 1975 and picked the fi rst vintage three years later.

Main Ridge Estate, the fi rst commercial winery on the penin-sula, initially grew experimental crops of chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, gewurztraminer, caber net franc and riesling.

Varieties grown nowadays include chardonnay, pinot noir, cab-ernet sauvignon and merlot.More tip stories Page 24.

Winemaker fears fire taste not top dropWinemaker fears fire taste not top drop

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By David HarrisonCouncil meeting at Besgrove St, Rosebud, 12 August, 7pm. Small gal-lery crowd; tea, coffee and biscuits provided.IT was a night of “moved, seconded, carried” through the meeting’s early agenda items – declaration of a spe-cial charge scheme in McCrae, aban-donment of a special charge scheme in Shoreham – indicating the pre-council councillor meeting had run smoothly.

A notable event was the fi nal public appearance of the popular Tom Burk, infrastructure strategy project man-ager, fi nally giving work away at age 70, having arrived on the peninsula to work “for two years at most” in 1970.

Well done and have a great retire-ment, Tom; a splendid offi cer and a true gentleman.

Then it was back to business. Agen-da item 2.9 received the closest coun-cillor attention – shire policy on inter-

state and overseas air travel: was it to be economy or business?

Travel comfort is clearly a serious mat ter. But a small snafu needed atten-tion, said governance manager Noel Buck; an inconsistency between two policies, one of which referred to econ-omy class, the other to business class.

While councillors and offi cers should “where practicable” travel economy on interstate and overseas fl ights, there needed to be some recognition that, de-pending on the fl ight, “business class may be appropriate”, Mr Buck said. Most councillors nodded approvingly.

The gallery was reassured that any councillor travel request worth more than $2000 would need to come to council for public appraisal and coun-cillor approval. Which could mean a lot of fl ights able to be taken under the fi nancial radar.

CEO Michael Kennedy said he could imagine a circumstance where a coun-cillor, “for instance, the mayor”, may

travel on behalf of the council – “let’s just say we had a relationship with a city overseas” – that would make busi-ness class appropriate.

More nodding but people in the gal-lery wondered if a sister city an nounce-ment was imminent.

Mayor Lynn Bowden stated with a smile she had no imminent travel plans.

Cr Andrew Dixon sought and was given confi rmation that councillors would still have the fi nal say “where business travel might exceed relevant allowances for department heads and so on”.

Do “department heads” have their travel plans approved by councillors? Council Watch doubts that such stra to-

spheric worthies would submit to hav-ing their travel intentions scruti nised by the elected hoi polloi.

Cr Antonella Celi, concerned that the term “economy class” was “too pre-scriptive”, was reassured by both Mr Buck and Dr Kennedy that the words did not preclude councillors tra velling business class.

Cr Graham Pittock, just back from a visit to the United States, suggested there should be some conditions attach-ed, depending on time and dura tion of fl ights. “We are somehow privileged to be able to spend probably three times the cost of the normal economy fare to go business,” he said.

Why, he wanted to know, could not councillors opt for the “escape, um, chairs or whatever”. Laughter as he was rescued by Cr Bowden – “Emer-gency exit” seats, she coached. “At $25 extra,” Cr Pittock told the cham-ber. “I’m not sure why anyone would want to put the extra impost on rate-

payers to travel.” Fair enough, Council Watch thought. Cr David Gibb’s position was even

more ratepayer-friendly. Closing the debate, he told the chamber he had wanted no options – “economy class only, full stop”.

“Of three overseas planning study trips I’ve undertaken, I’ve paid for the airfares myself, because I don’t believe ratepayers expect overseas airfares to be paid for by the shire council,” he said.

What a fi ne example. Perhaps coun-cillors could consider paying any up-grade to business out of their coun-cillor allowance?

Council Watch would prefer to think that councillors – and shire offi cers – would not even countenance fl ying, say, Melbourne to Sydney return in a $690 business class seat when they might have taken the trip in economy at $215.

Meeting takes off on talk of business classMeeting takes off on talk of business class

TENDERS have been called for site investigations in preparation to expand the Port of Hastings.

Port of Hastings Development Au-thority CEO Mike Lean sees the move as “a signifi cant new milestone in the evolution of the port”.

Mr Lean said the authority, tenderers and government agencies would work to ensure “that any potential environ-

mental impacts are well understood and managed during investigations”.

“Our approach at every stage will be to avoid or minimise any environmen-tal impacts and we are confi dent that these works can be conducted safely and with minimal impact.”

He said the three work programs covered marine geotechnical inves-tigations, land side geotechnical in-

vestigations and a marine geophysics survey.

The results would provide the au-thority with “critical contemporary baseline data required to inform port expansion planning over the next four years”.

“These investigation works will be vital to ensuring that we have a com-prehensive understanding of the condi-

tions that exist both on land and under the sea bed as we get on with the job of planning to expand the port,” Mr Lean said.

He said it was “vital” to accelerate the expansion of the Port of Hastings “if Victoria is to retain its status as the nation’s freight and logistics capital and secure our economic future”.

Mr Lean said the investigations were

expected to start later this year and would involve geotechnical sampling at locations on land identifi ed for port expansion, as well as at various loca-tions throughout Western Port.

“These are highly technical works involving specialised equipment. We expect to receive tenders from expe-rienced providers from Victoria and right around Australia.” Mr Lean said.

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MORNINGTON Peninsula women were among 300 breast cancer survivors at this month’s national breast cancer summit in Sydney hosted by Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Kate Smith, who represented the southern peninsula, described the summit as “inspiring and informative, providing some practi-cal ideas and resources to take back to the peninsula commu-nity”.

Jo Lovelock, of Mt Martha, representing Breast Intentions, a support group for younger women, said local breast cancer groups were “a great source of support for women dealing with breast cancer, and are powered by local survivors who volunteer their own time”.

The network’s national summit aimed to build skills, knowl-edge and connections among group representatives and individu-als who support women and families affected by breast cancer.

Women like Ms Smith and Ms Lovelock are “the heart of our national support network”, network CEO Maxine Morand said.

“They give so much to their communities. It’s a privilege to work with them and help build their capacity to continue sup-porting women and families affected by breast cancer around Australia.”

Experts at the summit spoke about the latest developments in the treatment, care and peer support for breast cancer sufferers.

The network represents Australians affected by breast cancer and links more than 80,000 individuals and 300 community support groups, including Peninsula Community Wig Centre and Mornington Peninsula Women’s Cancer Group.

The cancer group caters for women of all ages with any cancers at all stages of their cancer at The Bays Hospital while the wig centre is a free service for any woman living on the peninsula who has lost her hair due to chemotherapy.

Keynote speakers at the summit included former Olympian Raelene Boyle, Professor Kerryn Phelps, Professor Fran Boyle, Dr Craig Hassed and Professor Jane Turner.

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Supporting women: Julie Owens, left, Jo Lovelock, Raelene Boyle, Felicity Wilson and Gillian Tong in Sydney recently for a national breast cancer summit hosted by Breast Cancer Network Australia.

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JESSICA Whitfort has been named the new Face of Mornington Racing Club.

Ms Whitfort, of Frankston South, is a model, presenter, businesswoman, captains the Mt Eliza Redlegs A grade netball team and coaches netball.

The “raft of duties” she will perform for the club includes participating in key fashion and racing events, helping with hosting, presenting trophies, con-ducting media interviews and judging fashions on the fi eld contests.

As part of its search for its 2013 “face” the club asked entrants to submit a photo and response to the question: “What attributes do you believe would make you the perfect Face of Morning-ton Racing Club?”

Ms Whitfort replied: “I would love to represent all the women on the penin-sula in this exciting role.

“It’s a really exciting time to be rep-resenting the Mornington Racing Club and representing racing on the penin-sula,” Ms Whitfort said.

“We’re so lucky to have such great facilities on our back door and be able to experience the quality of the fashion and the racing, very close to home.

“I love the races. I love the colour and the buzz and the fashion, plus the social aspect and catching up with friends. It’s very exciting.”

Ms Whitfort received $500 cash, styl-ing, hairdressing, a cosmetics pack and a $500 clothing voucher.

Her fi rst offi cial appearance will at the Hats ‘n’ Hooves charity lunch on Friday 25 October.

Club reveals Club reveals new ‘face’new ‘face’

Racing rules: Jessica Whitfort will be the “face” most associated with events held over the next year by Mornington Racing Club.

POLICE have warned potential car buyers to be wary of purchasing vehi-cles from “backyard” dealers follow-ing a recent trend of vehicles being sold through online sites with altered odometer readings.

Detective Senior Constable David Atkinson of the organised motor ve-hicle theft squad said multiple victims had been duped after purchasing cars from private parties through various online sites with seemingly low odom-eter readings compared to the age of the car.

Offenders were sourcing vehicles with high odometer readings then wind ing their odometers back – usu-ally by a substantial amount, Detective Atkinson said.

The vehicles with new odometer readings were then on-sold through a variety of online auction and car sales websites at far higher prices.

Detective Atkinson said the basic rule intending purchasers should al-ways follow is: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

Investigators are encouraging the community to check the following to help prevent them from becoming a victim of a scam.

• Always do a search on the internet using the registration details as any old advertisements for the same car may be located.

• Check the prices of similar vehicles – the sellers of vehicles that have had their odometers tampered with are of-ten all too willing to sell their vehicles at a much lower than market value in order to dispose of the vehicle quickly.

• Be wary if the seller has multiple mobile numbers.

• When attending the address to check the vehicle, have a look to see if there is an unusually high amount of vehicles parked in or around the prop-erty as this may indicate the seller is running a backyard operation.

• Ask questions of the seller about the vehicle’s history and why they are selling it – be wary if they sound un-sure or become evasive with answers.

• Check for wear on parts that may be inconsistent with the amount of kilo metres the vehicle is showing.

• Always ask for the vehicle’s log-book and verify what is contained in it with the respective dealers. If there is no logbook, the buyer should become wary.

• If the vehicle was purchased by the seller through a dealer, fi nd out what dealer and make enquiries with them about the vehicle’s history.

• Always verify the identifi cation of the seller before a deposit is paid. View their driving licence and make note of the licence number and photo. If the seller is not the registered owner of the car, fi nd out why the vehicle is not in the seller’s name and insist that the vehicle is transferred into the seller’s name before purchase or that the regis-tered owner is present.

• If the seller is insistent on cash be-ing paid for the vehicle, again be wary.

Anyone with information about back yard car dealers is asked to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au

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Ten take a stand in FlindersTEN candidates are standing for the federal seat of Flinders held by Liberal Greg Hunt.

Mr Hunt has held the seat since 2001 and won the 2010 election with a majority of nine per cent.

His main opponent is the Australian Labor Party’s Joshua Sinclair.Also facing the electors are Martin Rush of Australian Greens; Linda Clark of Palmer

United Party; John Zabaneh of Non-Custodial Parents Party; Angela Dorian of Rise Up Australia; Ashleigh Belsar of Australian Christians; David Clark of Family First; and independents Paul Madigan and Denis McCormack.

Early votes: A pre-polling booth for the seat of Flinders is operating in the Ritchies arcade in High St, Hastings.

By Chris BrennanWESTERN Port will be among the fi rst areas in Australia to benefi t from the federal Coalition’s $300 million Green Army scheme, with opposition environment spokesman Greg Hunt last week unveiling four proposals for the area.

Mr Hunt said that if the Coalition was elected at next month’s federal poll, work would begin in the new year on rehabilitation of Watsons Creek in Baxter and Somerville; foreshore revegetation and walking track con-struction at Hastings, Crib Point and Somers; preservation of bandicoot habitat at Bayles; and weed removal and revegetation at Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang.

The Green Army plan was recently launched by Mr Hunt, who is the in-cumbent member for Flinders, and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott as a “signature” environment program for the Coalition.

Under the proposed scheme, the Coalition would build a national en-vironmental conservation workforce of about 15,000 people to work with councils, Landcare groups and local catchment authorities to clean up the environment.

Teams of 10 young environmental trainees would work on local commu-nity-based environmental projects over a six-month period, earning a training wage for their contribution, while also

studying for a qualifi cation in conser-vation and land management.

Mr Hunt last week visited Somer-ville to announce the Western Port Green Army Project, which he said would bring much-needed jobs and training to the area while also provid-ing a “huge boost” to the local envi-ronment.

“At Somerville, the project aims to assist with the rehabilitation of Wat-sons Creek, one of Victoria’s most degraded creeks, which fl ows from its headwaters in Baxter through Somer-ville into the Yaringa Marine Park in Western Port.

“A second focus will be on the Hast-ings-Crib Point foreshore, with the Green Army working to tackle weeds and help re-establish indigenous vege-tation.

“At Somers, the team will assist with the creation of a walking track and as-sociated revegetation work.

“In Western Port’s north, a primary focus of the project will be the resto-ration of signifi cant southern brown bandicoot habitats at Bandicoot Cor-ner Reserve in Bayles. This will in-clude substantial planting and weed eradication, with the aim of creating and preserving this important area of bandicoot habitat.

The Western Port Green Army Pro-ject would be carried out “in con-sultation and conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula and Western

Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Cardinia Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire and local communities around Western Port,” Mr Hunt said.

“This project will greatly improve Western Port’s natural environment, while giving local youngsters valuable training and a solid work foundation on which to build a future career.”

Trainees would gain a wide range of experience in conservation and land management practices, such as coastal stabilisation, creek bank regeneration, the propagation and planting of native seedlings, weed control and wildlife conservation.

“We want to help our local young people improve their environment while gaining vital employment expe-rience,” Mr Hunt said.

“This program will help youngsters overcome employment barriers and deliver a positive contribution to the community.

“It is about jobs and training for young people. It is also about creating an environmental benefi t that everyone can enjoy.”

Mr Hunt also unveiled details of the Mornington Peninsula Green Army Project, which would focus on Mt Martha-Balcombe Creek nature trail habitat enhancement, southern Penin-sula foreshore and creek rejuvenation, Red Hill South biolink and community reserve creation, and the Mornington Peninsula’s “war on weeds” project.

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By Keith PlattA CONSTANT hum reassures John Winkels that his workers are busy. If there is no buzz, there is no honey and no money.

The prerequisites for successful out-put for the apiarist, or beekeeper, are straightforward – fl owers and bees.

Put the two together and you have honey. Separate the bees from their honey and you can make money.

But making honey on the scale that Winkels needs to make Peninsula Pure Honey viable takes knowledge, planning and process.

Winkels may be based in Moo-rooduc on the Mornington Peninsula, but fl owers he needs to produce the pollen for collection by his millions of production staff are scattered far and wide.

His thousands of hives are trucked to areas across the state where he is licensed to farm.

The licences must be renewed annually and Winkels likens them to “abalone licences; that’s where your long term value is”.

Weather and seasons determine where and when fl owers will bloom and also the type of honey being produced.

His bees are also in big demand by farmers whose crops need to be pol-linated on time.

“Most food plants are completely dependent on bees, while many other plants and trees are pollinated by birds, other insects or the wind.”

German-born Winkels was 21 when

he came to Australia on a holiday with his parents. He was brought up on a farm near Cologne, where his family grew rabbits in cages, wild pigs, turkeys and chickens. He moved to his Moorooduc property in 1986, embarking over the next 13 years on several different ways of making a living from the land, including raising goats. It was after a plumber friend tried to extract honey from a hive of wild bees in a tree that he decided honey might be a sweet way to suc-cess.

His fi rst hive was bought through the Trading Post and he then joined a club of enthusiasts.

The bees came from collecting swarms in spring, splitting their num-bers and “hoping a queen will come”.

These days fertilised queens are bought and mailed to Winkels in small cages.

He likens the egg-laying queens – mated with about 20 drones that die from the effort – to sperm banks.

Each hive has 20,000-60,000 bees, all working for the continua-tion of their community. Gathering food (pollen) and delivering it to the hive where it is supplied to the next generation carefully being nurtured from eggs to larvae, and fi nally pupae within the safe, warm walls of honey-comb (wax).

Bees are basically tricked into pro-ducing more honey than they need by being placed in an area of abundance, so they store excess honey and pollen.

The queen is unable to reach the

extra layers of honeycomb attached to removable frames, which are larvae-free. The honey is regularly cleared from the honeycomb (“robbing the bees”), which encourages the bees to keep replenishing their store.

Beekeepers reuse the honeycomb so that the bees can concentrate on making honey and not waste time or effort on the intricate, hexagonal wax structure. It has been estimated that bees consume four kilograms of honey to produce 500gm of wax.

This is the basic information needed for a honey manufacturer. There is no secret to the process and archae-ologists have unearthed hives in the Middle East and drawings of bees being “smoked” dating back 3000 years. Thirty intact hives discovered in the ruins of the city of Rehov, in Israel, are said to prove the existence of a honey industry.

In Moorooduc, a tired John Winkels tells of driving a truckload of hives the previous night to one of his licensed areas in a state forest.

“It’s a hard job,” Winkels said. “We have to move the bees to where the nutrition is, which can be up to 500 kilometres away. Spring and autumn are best.

“There’s a lot of trial and error in-volved. Finding the right sites is like prospecting.

“Eucalypts can be unreliable; some-times they respond to rain and drop their fl owers. It was quite good during the drought but when conditions are good they choose to grow wood

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rather than reproduce, which means fewer fl owers.”

Winkels’ production problems do not end with the profusion or otherwise of fl owers: bees suffer from disease, fungi and attacks from other insects.

Bushfi res in the Grampians on New Year’s Day cut short the collection of pollen for the prized, and expensive, Manuka honey.

Luckily, “nature works it out”, Winkels said. “Bees may not be the smartest, but they are the fastest to adapt to change. They breed so quickly and queens can choose to lay eggs of workers or drones.”

A danger looming on the horizon

that could be catastrophic is the threat of varroa mites, which can prove deadly to the European strains used in honey production. The mites are carried by Asian bees that have yet to gain a foothold in Australia, but were responsible for the deaths of 80 per cent of bees in New Zealand. How-ever, when things go right, Winkels’ bees are either busy making honey or pollinating crops.

“We hire the boxes out to orchards or farms. It all happens in a warm day in spring,” he said.

“It’s blossom time, full bloom and the farmers can’t see a bee in sight and they freak out.

“I’ve got my own orchard so I un-

derstand what they go through.”Beekeepers are also wary of or-

chards because of insecticide spray drift. Bees also get caught in bird nets.

These two hazards alone can be responsible for the death of 10-15 per cent of bees.

While pollinating specifi c crops, the bees do not produce honey: “They need variety not a monoculture,” Winkels said. “We have to supply the hive with a honey back-up to keep the bees fed, but even then it reduces their life span to about six weeks.”

Pure Peninsula Honey produces about 100 tonnes of honey a year, which includes product from some smaller producers. With no use-by

date, the honey can be stored outside for long periods in plastic containers.

A centrifuge is used to spin the hon-ey out of the honeycomb, with a good hive providing about 15 kilograms.

The honey is allowed to settle for up to 48 hours before being passed through a sieve and bottled. There are no additives and little promotion of the product’s tastiness and health benefi ts is needed.

Sold in shops, Pure Peninsula Hon-ey is also available at the Winkels’ farm in Derril Rd, Moorooduc, along with other honey products, including cosmetics and candles. Busy bees can be seen working in a glass-sided hive and the life cycle of bees can be read

on signs in the garden.Soon to be released is a honey

mead, or honey wine, being made with Mornington Peninsula-based winemaker Wayne Hewett.

Winkels, no stranger to being stung by the insects that buzz about making his honey, fi nds a quote from Einstein to emphasis their effect on humanity: “If bees go, humans have only got two or three years left. It’s very hard to do everything [pollinating plants] by hand.”

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By Mike HastMORNINGTON beaches have again been polluted by rubbish from Melbourne.

Recent storms combined with high tides have washed more trash onto the town’s four north-facing beaches – Mothers, Scout, Shire Hall and Mills, says Mornington Environ-ment Association president Jan Oliver.

Mills Beach was hit with trash in July af-ter storms (“City rubbishes our beach”, The News, 18/6/13).

Ms Oliver said Mills Beach was again worst affected because it faced northwest.

“Organic matter such as seaweed, sticks and mulch has been washed down Tanti Creek but plastic pollution has come from Melbourne,” she said.

Ms Oliver, other association members and regular beachwalkers found parking ticket slips from Flinders St car parks in the city.

“They would have come straight down the Yarra River and into Port Phil lip.

“Worse still are the hundreds of thou sands of small pieces of plastic such as bottletops, drinking straws and polystyrene.”

Ms Oliver said Frankston environmentalist Jim Kerin had suggested it appeared coun-cils had not been cleaning litter traps often enough or the traps were not removing small pieces of rubbish.

“Most alarming is we picked up 10 syring-es last week, both used and ones still in the packet.

“We usually pick up one or two needles dur-ing Clean Up Australia Day in March so this is very rare.”

Ms Oliver said she had been warning peo-ple not to let their children jump around on beaches.

She said anyone who found syringes could dispose of them in sharps containers installed

in public toilets or take them to Mornington Information Centre at 320 Main St.

“We’ve urged Mornington Peninsula Shire to send beach cleaning machines more often than once a month this winter.”

The storms and tides also had eroded the four beaches.

Jim Kerin said a Melbourne City Coun cil report revealed three billion pieces of litter (about 2000 to 3000 tonnes) was washed into Melbourne’s waterways through stormwater drains each year.

“Most litter in stormwater comes from shopping centres and strips, markets, on-street collections, tips and recycling depots,” he said.

“A number of major streams feed the lower Yarra River. Inclusive of the Yarra, they drain Melbourne’s suburban north, northwest and east, and include Maribyrnong and Plenty riv-ers and Merri, Darebin and Gardiners creeks.

“The streams directly connect to the major underground drains beneath streets and com-mercial precincts of the north and east to Port Phillip’s central and southern beaches. The main drains and beds and banks of creeks and rivers are managed by Melbourne Water.

“Once this litter leaves the Yarra, it’s carried by Port Phillip’s predominant clockwise cur-rents south to beaches in the municipalities of Bayside, Kingston, Frankston and the Morn-ington Peninsula.”

He said rivers of garbage can be seen in Port Phillip after signifi cant rain events.

“Each year the four councils spend hun-dreds of thousands of dollars collecting drift litter from their beaches.”

The rubbish should be stopped by inner city councils and Melbourne Water instead of shifting the cost to bayside councils, he said. More rubbish: Jan Oliver and volunteer beach cleaner Cornelia Szeszeran on Mills Beach. Picture: Yanni

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GOLFERS at Portsea stood on the greens and watched as masked fi refi ghters disap-peared into the smoke-fi lled clubhouse.

Smoke billowed from the old clubhouse as fi re trucks stood outside while fi refi ght-ers fought their way through the smoke to look for anyone trapped inside.

However there were no sirens or fl ash-ing lights and no barriers to keep bystand-ers at bay.

The fi refi ghters were using the club-house for a training exercise before it is demolished.

Called to what turned out to be a false alarm at the Portsea Golf Club’s new premises earlier this month, Rye CFA captain Mark Boardman saw an oppor-tunity when told about plans to demolish the old building.

“We leap at any opportunity to conduct search and rescue training in local build-ings,” Captain Boardman said. “To get a hold of a large commercial building is a bonus.”

On the day of the exercise about 50 fi refi ghters from brigades across the peninsula entered the old smoke-fi lled clubhouse that had been fi tted with con-trolled fi re props to practice their primary and secondary search drills.

The props included fi res in the kitchen and lounge.

“These are the essential skills for being able to quickly enter burning buildings to save people,” Capt Boardman said.

He urged property owners about to demolish a house or commercial building to “consider making it available for a day or evening for a training exercise”.

Clean-up time: Firefi ghters retreat from the “burning” clubhouse at Portsea Golf Club. Picture: Barry Irving

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By Mike HastHIGH tides and storms have damaged beach boxes on Mt Eliza’s Moondah Beach with two leading conservation-ists calling for all the boxes to be re-moved.

Des Berry, Mt Eliza Association for Environmental Care president and Mt Eliza Foreshore Advisory Group secretary, said recent storms had dam-aged Mt Eliza beaches with Moondah Beach worst affected.

He said about a metre of sand had been washed away “all along the nor-thern reaches of the beach”.

“The wash away has undermined the bathing boxes and many are complete-

ly undermined and removed from their foundation,” he said.

Beach box 62 was off its foundation and had been turned 15 degrees to the south; boxes 56, 57 and 58 were off their foundations and canted 10 de-grees to the west, he said.

Boxes 57 and 58 had their front doors pushed in and were fully open to the sea with internal contents strewn along the foreshore to the north.

Many of the other boxes were struc-turally unsound.

Box 56 collapsed last Wednesday.Mr Berry said sand behind the build-

ings and next to the cliff had been washed away, “making this stretch of beach unsuitable for beach boxes”.

“The devastation is so advanced that Mornington Peninsula Shire should con sider withdrawal of permits along Moondah Beach, and request that all boxes be removed.”

Mt Eliza Coastcare coordinator Jeff Yugovic blamed the 2008-09 Port Phil-lip channel deepening project for ero-sion at Portsea, Mt Eliza and other bay beaches.

“The problem is more widespread than Portsea. There is dramatic and unprecedented coastal retreat as far as Beaumaris where I professionally ad-vised Bayside Council on sandbagging to protect Ricketts Point Teahouse af-ter the dredging,” he said.

Dr Yugovic, a professional ecologist,

said Lorne on the Great Ocean Rd, for example, had not seen any “severe ero-sion this year”.

“Port Phillip EcoCentre tide gauge analysis of channel deepening showed Lorne had a very minor increase in mean high tide consistent with nation-al sea level rise, but Port Phillip had a signifi cant increase beyond predictions in the dredging environmental effects statement,” he said.

The beach boxes should be removed from Moondah Beach.

“Mt Eliza beaches have more geo-logical diversity and types of natu-ral pebble than any other beaches in southeast Australia. They must not be contaminated with foreign geological

material such as lumps of concrete and asbestos” as more boxes were dam-aged, he said.

The shire has closed beach access.A shire spokeswoman said public ac-

cess to the beach had been blocked and the shire and Department of Environ-ment and Primary Industries would as-sess future options for Moondah Beach and its beach boxes.

Moondah Beach is south of Kunyung Rd and was in the news last year when billionaire clothing retailer Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline Lew were forced to demolish their $400,000 horizon pool built without permits on Crown land above the beach.

Call to remove beach boxesCall to remove beach boxesSummer fun, winter angst: Damaged beach boxes on Moondah Beach at Mt Eliza late last week. The beach at the end of Kunyung Rd sustained the most erosion after several weeks of winter storms and high tides last week. Beach box number 56, left, collapsed last Thursday. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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By Mike HastMORE than 350 residents almost fi lled Pen-insula Community Theatre on Wed nesday last week to hear Peninsula Preservation Group members grill proponents of the pro-posed rubbish tip in an old quarry at Drom-ana.

The so-called Section 20B conference was organised by the Environment Protection Authority as part of its appraisal of Peninsula Waste Management’s application for a mu-nicipal rubbish tip, or landfi ll, in the former Pioneer quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarp-ment.

EPA boss John Merritt and 16 staff at-tended. Mr Merritt told The News it was the biggest 20B conference the agency had run and the EPA was aware of the “community angst” the proposal had generated. (Section 20B is part of the Environment Protection Act.)

The EPA received 900 submissions about the tip and more than 450 people had said they would attend the conference but a bit-ter winter’s night saw many people stay at home.

PWM, owned by R E Ross Trust, which also owns Hillview Quarries, wants to dump about 150,000 tonnes a year for more than 20 years in the disused quarry. About 40,000 tonnes would come from the peninsula and the rest from other municipalities.

Topics covered included the need for a tip; its impact on fl ora and fauna; fi re risk, air quality, odour and noise; its impact on sur-face waters, groundwater and Port Phillip; its impact on businesses, residents and tourists; and how the site would be rehabilitated.

Peninsula Preservation Group organised small teams of questioners for each topic. Peninsula Waste Management’s develop-ment manager David Maltby was supported by consultants including Cardno Lane Piper partner Anthony Lane as well as Ross Trust trustees Ian Vaughan and John McInnes.

The meeting was rowdy at times with people interjecting from the fl oor when they considered PWM and its consultants had not adequately answer ed questions.

After the conference, Peninsula Pre-servation Group president Jacinta Banks told The News she was disappointed with many of the answers provided by PWM and its consultants.

“They’ve had years to prepare reports about the various aspects of the proposal,” she said.

“This is a high-risk venture with the po-tential to greatly impact people and the en-vironment, and the detail provided was in-adequate.”

She said information was weak in many areas including why the peninsula needed a tip that would take rubbish from outside the region when there was space at a Hampton Park landfi ll that would not be fi lled until 2030, the potential threat of polluted wa-ter leaving the quarry site and running into Sheepwash Creek and then Port Phillip, the extent of odour affecting the surrounding area, and the increased fi re risk from having a tip next to the heavily wooded Arthurs Seat State Park.

Ms Banks said PWM’s fl ora and fauna study was inadequate, a point conceded by the proponent with one of its experts say-

ing further studies were planned, including investigating the potential impact on threat-ened species such as the powerful owl, which inha bits the state park next to the quarry.

Ian Vaughan, chairman of Peninsula Waste Management and a member of the Ross Trust, said the conference was “a vital part of the decision-making process concerning the planned landfi ll site”.

“It enabled community members to seek clarifi cation over matters concern ing them and we were happy to be able to respond to their questions,” he said.

“With more than 20 issues discussed, many of them extremely complex, it was an informative and valuable step towards bet-ter community understanding of this vital project.”

Mr Vaughan said the conference was “ex-tremely well managed by the EPA”.

A report on the event by the meeting’s in-dependent chairman Bruce Turner will form part of the EPA’s deliberations. The agency is expected to make a decision in early Oc-tober.

In other developments, Mornington Pen-insula Shire has granted PWM an extension until February to provide more information to go with its planning approval application.

PWM needs approval from the EPA and the shire to proceed.

No shire councillors attended the confer-ence. The shire’s communications manager Todd Trimble told The News “they were all given the opportunity to attend, that is, they were not advised by [shire] offi cers to stay away. It was a personal decision by each [councillor]”.

Quarry tip meeting EPA’s biggest everQuarry tip meeting EPA’s biggest everMeeting calls for EPA to Meeting calls for EPA to dump tip applicationdump tip applicationNEAR the end of the conference, which ran more than an hour over time, Professor John Stanley of Peninsula Preservation Group submitted a motion, which was passed with acclamation.

Dr Stanley, who teaches at the University of Sydney, lives in Red Hill about two kilometres from the tip site.Motion for Section 20B conferenceThat this meeting resolves to:1. Strongly support the Victorian government’s position, as set down in its waste policy (Getting Full Value, April 2013) that the fundamental role of the waste and resource recovery system is to protect and conserve the environment and public health from the risks that arise from waste materials.2. Applaud the Victorian government’s commitment to minimise the environmental and public health impacts of waste and resource recovery facilities.3. Strongly reject the landfi ll facility proposed by Ross Trust affi liate Peninsula Waste Management for Boundary Rd, Dromana, on the grounds that it poses unacceptable risks for the local environment, community, public health and businesses, which are not able to be mitigated to a satisfactory extent.4. Recognise that there are alternative ways of managing waste from the Mornington Peninsula that have less risk for the Victorian environment and public health.5. Call on the EPA to reject the works application for the landfi ll.

Tip talk: Above, Tim Eaton of EPA with colleagues. Top right, Peninsula Waste Management representatives listen to tip objectors. Bottom right, Peninsula Preservation Group members prepare their next set of probing questions. Bottom centre, tip objectors in the foyer of Peninsula Community Theatre before the meeting. Pictures: Yanni

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HASTINGS LITERACY FESTIVAL SPECIAL FEATURE

The Write StuffThe Write StuffTwenty years of Hastings Literacy FestivalTwenty years of Hastings Literacy Festival

By Keith PlattAN estimated 11,000 pupils and students have for two decades been inspired to write and illustrate their thoughts through the annual Hastings Literacy Festival.

The original festival included literacy in its endeavours, but this was dropped in favour of the written word and illustrations.

Samples of this year’s entries show the scope of subjects tackled by the young writers, from their immediate families to nature and the departure of a loved teacher. There are refl ections on such realities of life as bullying,being ill and happy family times.

Fiction fl ows through to real concerns for the environment and even a light-hearted (and illustrated) caution against eating dog.

Authors and illustrators are invited each year to speak to pupils and students about their craft and conduct workshops.

Schools that participated in this year’s festival were Bittern, Crib Point, St Joseph’s Crib Point, St Brendan’s Somerville, Tyabb and Tyabb Railway primary schools and Western Port Secondary College.

Author and illustrator Leigh Hobbs spoke with primary school pupils who also attended workshops with authors Meredith Costain and David

Keystone, poet Emily Zoe Baker and storyteller Matteo. Artist Tony Sowersby gave illustrating tips to secondary students.

More than 50 awards were made during the festival.

Brian Stahl was president of the former Shire of Hastings when the festival started on October 1993.

At the festival’s 20th anniversary last week Mr Stahl spoke about its success and how this could not have been achieved without “people working together to achieve great things”.

The “seed” for the festival was sown when the Rev Graeme Watkinson asked him to nominate a charity to

receive money raised by a fun run.“Around the same time I heard

a talkback radio program debating concerns about the low levels of literacy and numeracy in our community and the serious long-term effects being felt across society and the workplace,” Mr Stahl said.

He had also heard “concerns” about the annual shire president’s dinner “favouring only a few invited guests”.

At Mr Stahl’s suggestion, councillors agreed to put $1200 into a Shire of Hastings Education Trust Fund to promote literacy and numeracy. The fun run added $1700 to the fund.

School headmasters and principals

were called to a meeting and the fi rst Hastings Literacy Festival was held at Western Port Secondary College over two days in October 1993.

“It was agreed that the aim would be to reward best effort, not best,” Mr Stahl said.

“As I ponder the 20 years Hastings Literacy Festival has existed, in a sense I am disappointed that statistically literacy levels are still way below where they should be.

“But I then take some comfort from the fact that Mornington Peninsula Shire and, in particular here in our district, all the schools are working together to give our children a better chance in the future.”

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Western Port

Elizabeth Wall Mobile: 0417 528 042

Ray White Hastings69 High StreetHASTINGS 5979 4177

EMAIL:elizabeth.wall@raywhite.com

Sid FergusonMobile:0418 321 963

Satchwells1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888

EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

Sean CrimminsMobile: 0411 734 814

Baywest Real Estate2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 4412

EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au EMAIL: sales1@mcrealestate.com.au

Wayne BourkeMobile:0448 131 616

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

Wendy TallonMobile:0419 135 836

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

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

Jason DowlerMobile: 0403 598 754

Harcourts HastingsShop 10, 14 High St. HASTINGS 5970 7333

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Wilma Green Mobile: 0407 833 996

Century 21 Homeport2100 Frankston–Flinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 3555

EMAIL: wilmagreen@century21.com.au

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONSATURDAY 31st AugustHASTINGS7 Kurrajong Street 10.00-10.30amHarcourts 5970 73333/ 14 Hilltop Rise 11.00-11.30amCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35554/ 14 Hilltop Rise 11.00-11.30amCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355521 Spruce Drive 11.00-11.30amTallon First National 5979 300023 Mathew Circuit 11.00-11.30amBen Tallon Real Estate 5979 800321 Spruce Drive 11.00-11.30amTallon First National 5979 30007 Mathew Circuit 12.00-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355543 James Street 12.00-12.30pmSatchwells 5979 188822 Stephen Street 12.00-12.30pmHarcourts 5970 73331 Sandstone Court 1.00-1.30pmSatchwells 5979 18885 Edward Street 1.00-1.30pmSatchwells 5979 18881/12 Skinner Street 1.00-1.30pmHarcourts 5970 73336 Sandstone Court 1.15-1.45pmHarcourts 5970 733313 Dylan Drive 1.30-2.00pmSatchwells 5979 188812 Mary Grove 2.00-2.30pmSatchwells 5979 188839 Elisa Way 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 73336 Sandstone Court 2.45-3.15pmHarcourts 5970 733315 Olivia Way 3.00-3.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888

CRIB POINT3/288 Stony Point Road 1.30-2.00pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 3555

BITTERN6a Myers Road 11.30-12.00noonSatchwells 5979 18884 Warringine Creek Lane 12.00-12.30pmTallon First National 5979 300020 Hector Close 12.00-12.30pmBen Tallon Real Estate 5979 80031 / 1 Park Road 12.00-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 35552 / 1 Park Road 12.00-12.30pmCentury 21 Homeport 5979 355532 Myers Road 12.00-12.30pmTallon First National 5979 300030 Island View Crescent 12.30-1.00pmSatchwells 5979 188815 Warringine Creek Lane 1.30-2.00pmBowman & Company 5975 6888

BALNARRING8 Renown Place 12.30-1.00pmHarcourts 5970 733312 Station Street 1.15-1.45pmHarcourts 5970 733324 Halsey Street 2.00-2.30pmHarcourts 5970 733320 Bruce Street 3.00-3.30pmSatchwells 5979 1888

SOMERS15 Belvedere Road 11.00-11.30amHarcourts 5970 733344 Campsie Court 11.45-12.15pmHarcourts 5970 7333

MOUNT MARTHA1b Hutson Way 12.00-12.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733

98 Bentons Road 2.00-2.30pmBowman & Company 5975 688876 Harrap Road 2.30-3.00pmBowman & Company 5975 68886 Sefton Grange 3.00-3.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773351 McLeod Road 3.00-3.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733

MORNINGTON2/3 Hunter Street 10.00-10.30amConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773314 Inglis Street 11.00-11.30amConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773312 Halcyon Rise 11.00-11.30amConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773335 Nunns Road 11.00-11.30amConley Luff Real Estate 5975 77331 Amelia Avenue 11.30-12.00 noonBowman & Company 5975 688830 Bay Rise Drive 12.30-1.00pmBowman & Company 5975 688819 Brydon Close 1.00-1.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 77338a Illuka Street 1.00-1.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773320 Tira Court 1.00-1.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773371 Carnoustie Grove 1.30-2.00pmBowman & Company 5975 68887 Parwan Crescent 2.00-2.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 773315B Mitchell Street 2.30-3.00pmBowman & Company 5975 688861 Dorothy Drive 4.00-4.30pmConley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733

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Tallon

Janeen DaviesMobile: 0408 358 661

Tallon First National35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000

EMAIL: rental@tallon.com.au

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FEATURE PROPERTY <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

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Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or jason@mpnews.com.au

Playing to win

Address: 22 Bluewater Drive, SANDHURSTPrice: Offers over $950,000Agency: Munn Partners Real Estate, 2/1 Frankston Gardens Drive, Carrum Downs, 9776 9900Agent: Michelle Munn, 0414 774 816

THE exterior colours of properties in Sandhurst Estate may be set, but residents can make the interior a bold statement. Such is the story for this magnifi cent two-storey residence. From the Italian quartz feature wall, porcelain fl oor tiles and an incredible Egyptian crystal chandelier that towers above the grand entry foyer, the statement being made here is one of absolute quality. Built by Grollo Homes, this home is on an 811-square metre block in the exclusive gated community of Sandhurst Island. Measuring 511 square metres (55 squares), the home has three zones. The ground fl oor consists of a step down study, located to the right as you enter, and then through into a splendid games and theatre room. The whole area has pure wool carpets and there is air-conditioning. One of the intriguing aspects are the curved hallways. While most homes are a series of straight lines, this property produces an exciting sense of not knowing what is around the corner. From the foyer, a perfect semi-circle takes you around to the kitchen – or downstairs bathroom – and back again, where the sleek “atrium-effect” windows overlook the pool and entertainment area. The kitchen has an Asko stainless-steel dishwasher, Smeg under-bench oven and Italian granite benchtops. There is a massive pantry. The adjoining family and dining room also overlooks the pool area. The third zone is upstairs with four bedrooms and another pleasant sitting area at the top which has access to balconies at the front and back of the home. The elegant master bedroom has walk-through robes with mirrored doors leading to a Roman baths-inspired ensuite complete with his and hers vanity units and a spa bath fl anked by columns and complemented by exquisite quartz tiles. The three other bedrooms share a third bathroom. Outside is a nice play area and the in-ground pool has a spa and water feature. A Balinese-style cabana is the focal point of the large timber deck entertainment area. One of the most pleasing things about the house is that it is a home. It is certainly beautiful but not a museum. Children have played here, friends have gathered for parties, and for the discerning buyer who recognises quality, this stunning home is ready to be a part of their memories.

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Shop 1/34 High Street,Hastings,

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

HASTINGS - 23 Mathew Circuit $429,000

This 4BR family home, set on 731sqm block, has recent improvements including new carpet, paint, light

booster. Entertaining couldn’t be easier with a central kitchen featuring gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher, overlooking a beautiful paved alfresco area with zip track blinds and lighting that can be enjoyed all year round. Other features include lounge, meals area and family room, evaporative cooling, WIR & FES to main bedroom and BIR’s to other bedrooms. All completed with a double lock up garage and rear access, a generous back yard with 6m x 5m powered workshop on concrete slab and neat low maintenance gardens. This is the ideal family home.

MOVE IN AND ENJOY - Saturday 31st August 11-11.30am

HASTINGS $430,000+

This 4BR home exudes perfection. The manicured gardens, paved driveway & colourbond roof give the front of this BV home an immaculate clean cut appearance. A modern kitchen is complete with s/steel appliances, d/w, plenty of cupboard space, pantry & breakfast bench plus spacious dining area. An undercover alfresco area has Merbau decking and balustrades. Two spacious living zones - a large lounge up one end and family room up the other - provide plenty of room and other features include BIR’s, WIR to main + FES, timber venetians, central heating, 2 x r/cycle air conditioners & double garage.

FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING

HASTINGS $360,000 - $380,000

This 3 bedroom ranch-style cottage offers comfort and charm without the fuss. Set on a 521sqm , this

room that has Coonara woodheater, separate meals area and a central kitchen with ceramic electric cook top, under bench oven, plenty of cupboard space, pantry and dishwasher. A spacious 2nd living zone offers room for a rumpus or formal lounge. Other features include built in robes to two bedrooms and walk-in robe and ensuite to main. Two reverse cycle air conditioners and with 16 solar roof panels you will always be in credit with your power company.

THE PERFECT PACKAGE IN OLD TYABB

HASTINGS $440,000

Looking for a big family home? Want something brand new? Look no further! This property features a grand front entry, multiple living zones including rumpus and under roof alfresco with servery from the kitchen. Ideal family design with a separate kids wing with 3 bedrooms sharing the main bathroom, main bedroom waaaay up the other end with a large ensuite and robe. There’s direct access from the double garage, open design study up the parents end and loads of inclusions. Set in a great central location on approx 600m2 this one won’t last......

BRAND NEW - 4 BEDROOMS + STUDY

BITTERN $320,000

Set on a 702sqm block this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home is located in a prime position of Bittern. With open plan living, features include kitchen with gas cooking, meals, lounge, gas heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning, built-in-robes in all bedrooms and a large multipurpose room that can be utilised as a sun room or rumpus room. Outside, a single car garage and small garden shed. The central location of this property will have you arrive at, the new Bittern Shopping complex, public transport or Bittern Primary

downsizing.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

HASTINGS $350,000 - $380,000

Set on 813m2 block with a private front yard and established gardens, this 3 bedroom property would

open plan dining with kitchen featuring dishwasher, wall oven, cook top and pantry, central heating plus evaporative cooling. Two bedrooms have BIR’s and main has WIR and ensuite. The 1.1 kilowatts of solar panels will provide you with savings all year round on your electricity bills, and there are 2 x 5000 litre water tanks. A double garage plus rear access for a caravan or boat provides accommodation for all vehicles. This property is in close vicinity to High Street shopping, transport and schools.

FAMILY HOME IN QUIET COURT LOCATION

HASTINGS $680,000

Development opportunity awaits in this prime location, set only metres from the waterfront, Hastings foreshore, Pelican

existing weatherboard dwelling consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 1 bathroom, reverse cycle air conditioning and a single car carport and is neighboured on both sides by established units. This opportunity is ready for the taking. NOW is the time to capitalize on the destined growth of Westernport

WATERSIDE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

BITTERN - 20 Hector Close $480,000 - $510,000

Set on a 798m2 approx. block, the sophisticated design of this luxurious, near-new 4 bedroom residence will be hard to beat. There is an elegant kitchen with stone benchtops, s/steel electric wall oven and gas cook top, dishwasher and walk in pantry. All this adjoins a beautiful open plan dining and family room overlooking lush gardens. From the lounge room you can access the superb undercover decked alfresco area with a 6 person spa. Other features include ducted heating, BIR’s to three bedrooms, main with WIR & FES, dual basins and large shower. With established low maintenance gardens, double garage with remote and internal access, and a large area to park 8 cars or accommodate a boat and caravan – Life doesn’t get much easier.

LUXURY LIVING - Inspect Saturday 31st August 12-12.30pm

NEWLISTING

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Your home could be worth more than you think!

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0412 755 544 sam.bucca@eview.com.au

Address: 80 Disney Street, CRIB POINTPrice: $429,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Cynthia Dobbin, 0438 773 627

THIS comfortable family home, positioned on a fantastic 1226-square metre block, gives you that little touch of rural living, with an established vegetable garden and chicken coup. The sturdy brick-veneer home has four bedrooms, including the main with modern ensuite and walk-in robe. A large lounge room and separate dining room both have gas ducted heating, while the central kitchen and family room have split-system air conditioning. The excellent back yard has room for all the play equipment and cricket pitches. And with the property backing onto an undeveloped part of town, there is a great sense of open space. There is a double carport adjoining the home and further on is a large garage and workshop on a concrete slab, complete with power and lighting.

Hidden gem

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Address: 10 James Hird Drive, HASTINGSPrice: $320,000+Agency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings,5970 7333Agent: Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

LOCATED in a modern estate and offering easy low-maintenance living, this neat townhouse is a short walk from the foreshore and other attractions. As you enter through the front door you immediately feel at home. Two separate living areas have gas heating, and a splendid kitchen features a stainless steel dishwasher and under-bench oven. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, and two more bedrooms both have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. A double garage under the roof line has internal access to the home and to the landscaped back yard, which features a row of mature trees for privacy. Perfect for any trendy single or executive couple looking for an affordable, low-maintenance lifestyle, this property represents a great buying opportunity.

Position without the price

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Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd.2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, VIC 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.auWeb: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

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Properties For Lease

CRIB POINT $319,000 plus

RENOVATE / SUB-DIVIDE (STCA) AND REAP THE REWARDS•Charming three-bedroom period home

•Separate living and dining areas, sunroom at rear of home•Galley kitchen•Updated laundry and bathroom•Single garage and shedding

CRIB POINT $355,000 plus

QUIET AND COSY QUARTER ACRE (1000 SQM APPROX.)•3 large bedrooms with BIR’s•Light and bright living and dining area•Renovated kitchen, central bathroom•Outdoor undercover entertaining are, 2 carports•2.5 KW solar panels on roof•Large shed on a concrete slab

BITTERN $239,000 plus

SPACIOUS & SOLID UNIT - WESTERN PORT GARDENS• 3 Bedrooms, 2 with built in robes• Open plan living and dining• Spacious kitchen with plenty of storage• Private rear courtyard• Singe Garage

CRIB POINT $180,000 plus

WHAT A BLOCK•Approx 604sqm•Situated in an established quiet no thru road•Close to schools, shops, transport and all the peninsula has to offer!

BAXTER $280,000 plus

PERFECT FOR INVESTORS, OCCUPIERS OR DEVELOPERS•Sunny 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home•Open plan living and dining area•Expansive decking at rear•Single Carport•Situated on 647sqm (approx)•Close to schools shops and transport

Friendly atmosphere Affordable homes

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A lifestyle village for the over 50s

249 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3195 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au Phone: 5979 2700 or Brad Wilcox: 0419 583 634

*Subject to availability

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Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

www.satchwells.com.au1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageHASTINGSBALNARRING

03 5979 188803 5983 5509

SatchwellsHASTINGS

Asking $290,000 - $320,000

Within 50 metres of the Hastings Shopping Precinct. This 2-3 bedroom home features VICTORIA HEIGHTS

Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGS$650,000

Colonial style home with subdivision potential (STCA). 3BRs with LARGE BLOCK WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME

Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $580,000

views of Westernport bay from both a master bedroom and study.

WATERSIDE LOCATION WITH VIEWS1 Sandstone Court - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

CRIB POINT Asking over $270,000+

ONLY 2 UNITS LEFT!!!!

BITTERNAsking Offers Over $410,000

“QUALITY AND STYLE”

3 LE

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HASTINGSAsking $390,000

other bedrooms have BIRs. Kitchen with dishwasher; dining area; 2 large living

SPACIOUS HOME IN EXCLUSIVE ‘OLD TYABB’ AREA

HASTINGS

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT

$325,000 - $350,000CRIB POINT

Asking $452,000

IN QUIET COURT LOCATIONInspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $730,000

HIGH GABLES ON 2.25 ACRESInspect by Appointment

BALNARRINGAsking $595,000 - $610,000

Close to beach • 3 bedrooms •2 bathrooms •2 living areas •Rural views.

BALNARRING RIPPER

HASTINGSAsking $385,000-$390,000

WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN5 Edward Street - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

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6A & 6B Myers Road - Inspect Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

Inspect by Appointment

43 James Street - Inspect Sat 12.00-12.30pm

20 Bruce Street - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm

Inspect by Appointment

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HASTINGS Asking $340,000

PERFECT STARTER - 1ST HOME BUYER OR INVESTORInspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $398,000

SOUGHT AFTER CORNER PROPERTY13 Dylan Drive - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

BITTERNAsking $499,000

site (STCA) that has unlimited possibilities.

POTENTIAL UNLIMITED25 Creswell Road - Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $449,000

3 Bdrm, wir’s main with en-suite, study, 2 Living areas, powder room,

plates 5 burner, dishwasher, gas ducted heating, solar gas hot water.

SUPRISE PACKAGE - BARGAIN HOME!!!!12 Mary Grove - Inspect Sat 2.00-2.30pm

CRIB POINTAsking $195,000 - $210,000

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES & UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THIS CHARMING COTTAGE!

Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $395,000

Inspect by Appointment

HASTINGSAsking $440,000

4 BEDROOMS BRAND NEW15 Olivia Way - Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm

BALNARRINGAsking offers over $635,000

WHEN QUALITY MATTERSInspect by Appointment

BITTERNAsking offers Over $1,050,000

TOUCH OF CLASS ON 2 ACRES30 Island View Crescent - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

UNDER OFFER

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Weekly Tips from Andrea & Tim

- Moving With KidsMoving house, not surprisingly, is one of the major stresses in most people’s lives & an even more stressful time for children, who may have never gone through this experience before. Although starting a new life is very exciting, the thought of new schools, making new friends and losing old ones are things that may play on a child’s mind. The following are some tips to minimize this potential stress;Communication is the key. Talk about the move before, during and after. No-one likes surprises, so keep the kids informed. Explain what will happen on moving day. Kids like to know what’s going on. Arrange a babysitter or family member to assist on the day & assign tasks to make the little tackers feel both included and important.Having a collection of favorite items on-hand can be of great benefit. Make these items easily accessible. This all-in one box will come in handy and make everyone feel at home quicker. Let the kids explore the new neighborhood prior to the move. Getting to know their new surrounds will assist in making the kids feel more at ease.

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Do not miss out on the opportunity to secure this outstanding 4 bedroom family home set on a 700m2 (approx.) fully landscaped allotment adjoining Kings Creek Bushland Reserve. Framed by tropical gardens & rich merbau decking, your private portico leads through to 3 separate living rooms including formal lounge, open plan family room & rear rumpus room, giving you all the space you could need. The master bedroom includes an ensuite plus walk-in robe. A contemporary open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances including 900mm cooker & modern central bathroom completes the interior of the home. Outside will continue to impress with expansive merbau decking, undercover entertaining area & manicured gardens. A double lock-up garage with internal access also includes a handy single rear roller door for back yard access. Other features include gas ducted heating, water tanks, 3m x 6m lock-up shed & side access for a boat, trailer or caravan. This modern family home located so close to schools, parks, transport & just minutes from High Street shopping, marina & with access to Peninsula Link & some of the finest beaches is a must to inspect!

AUCTION Saturday 31st August at 2.30pmPrice Guide $370,000 - $420,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3725Open Saturday 2.00-2.30pm*

Auction Unless Sold Prior

Hastings 39 Elisa Place 4 2 2

AUCTION

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Be the envy of all your friends as you live it up by the solar heated pool in privacy and enjoy this impressive home. Now what shall we do today? Take a walk through the Koala park? Coffee at our local Café or picnic on the lush green lawns at Coolart Homestead gardens. Maybe you could just stay in & sun yourself or take a pleasant afternoon stroll along the white sands of gorgeous Somers beach. This quality designed family home set in a highly desirable court position offers private luxury living close to all the amenities Somers has to offer. Smell the sea air as you recline on the expansive deck boasting a very pleasant outlook as you laze the day away. This bright and spacious 4 or 5 bedroom home with 3 living areas offers generous zoned open-plan living with hostess kitchen facilities and loads of cupboard and bench space. Stand out from the crowd with modern tones and quality fixtures and fittings and your own easy to maintain garden with garden shedding, triple bay lock-up garage plus double carport.

Price By Negotiation Over $960,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4298Open Saturday 11.45am-12.15pm*

Now This Is The Life - 3/4 acre (approx.)

Somers 44 Campsie Court 5 2 4

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Perfectly positioned within a short distance to the foreshore, and an easy walk to High Street, the marina or the well-known boardwalk around the mangroves. Entertain in style this coming summer with a self-cleaning, salt chlorinated in ground pool, decked entertaining space and separate alfresco area. Set on 909msq block approx. and is a total of 30sq URL (approx.) of family living at its best. Boasting generous bedrooms plus upstairs rumpus & down stairs powder room. Modern kitchen suiting any keen chef, with quality stainless steel appliances and a great outlook over the rear yard and entertaining space. Ducted heating is included as well as ducted evaporative cooling. Complementing this parcel is a double lock up garage under the roofline and separate four car carport and separate garage in the rear yard. A second driveway runs down the side of the home, providing excellent access for a boat, caravan or trailer storage. Perfect for those who love the outdoors or the home handyman.

Price By Negotiation $600,000 - $660,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4339

Prestige Family Living - Walk To The Bay

Hastings 30 Warranqite Crescent 3 2 3

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

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Exuding character & charm this 2 storey, 4 bedroom Cape Cod styled family home featuring unique living spaces is framed by light filled dormer windows, angled ceilings & exposed hardwood feature beams and is a must to inspect. Through a formal entrance awaits a large open living & dining room featuring a wood fire coonara & gas ducted heating for those cold winter nights, while the galley style kitchen with separate meals area & adjoining sun room is perfect for a casual breakfast or brunch while you read the morning paper. A large central bathroom services the 2 downstairs bedrooms all with built in robes. On the first level the huge master bedroom includes a full ensuite & parents retreat complete with double built-in robes. A further huge open plan rumpus room & cosy light filled mezzanine reading nooks complete the package. While outside the mature gardens of this generous 1114m2 (Approx.) allotment including an in-ground pool & large fully enclosed conservatory to suit all weather entertaining creates an enviable & private in-door/out-door lifestyle. So close to Balnarring Village, Primary School & local beaches this unique character property will not last long.

Price By Negotiation $520,000 - $560,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4362Open Saturday 1.15-1.45pm*

Cape Cod Character

Balnarring 12 Station Street 4 2 2

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

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This brick home has a great floor plan and hardwood floorboards throughout which makes it well suited to young families, first home buyers or investors. This would be a great start or addition to any investor’s portfolio. Comprising 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, central bathroom, separate laundry, open plan kitchen meal and gas wall furnace heating, great size block for the whole family, and a single carport. This property is within easy distance to High street shopping precinct and cafes, sporting grounds and Pelican Park Recreation Centre, with easy access to transport, freeway, and only 15 minutes’ drive to famous beaches and wineries.

Price By Negotiation $260,000 - $290,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4385Open Saturday 10.00-10.30am*

Wow! An Opportunity Awaits

Hastings 7 Kurrajong Street 3 1 2

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E jason.stirling@harcourts.com.au

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E david.nelli@harcourts.com.au

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This fantastic family home offers everything you could want and more, with excellent location with a great floor plan to match. This brick veneer property would be well suited to Families, astute investor, couples wanting to downsize or the first home buyer after that perfect peaceful location. Comprising; 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, Master has double built in robe, central main bathroom, separate toilet, open plan kitchen/ meals area, separate laundry, and security system. With two large living areas inside, floating floors throughout, double lock up garage, double carport for a boat or a Caravan, Wall furnace heating, split system cooling, and ceiling fans throughout the home, makes this an ideal home for all the seasons. Outdoor features an elaborate outdoor undercover entertaining area with spa, gas heating, ceiling fans, and full side access for trailer, garden shed and a great size backyard for the whole family. Located in a well sought after part of town, this home is within easy distance to all Hastings has to offer including the High Street shopping precinct, Pelican Park Fitness Centre, railway station, sporting grounds & freeways making it an ideal location to live.

AUCTION Saturday 21st September at 1.00pmView www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4368Open Saturday 12.00-12.30pm*

Fantastic Family Home With Great Entertaining

Hastings 22 Stephen Street 4 1 4

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E david.nelli@harcourts.com.au

AUCTION

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E jason.stirling@harcourts.com.au

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This quality townhouse is situated right on Hastings’ golden stretch with uninterrupted water, parkland and Marina views. Boasting open plan living, 2 great outdoor entertain-ing areas and loads of natural light makes this property well suited to professional couples, downsizers, families and anyone after that ideal location. Comprising: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study area, open plan kitchen, meals and lounge, expansive balcony with water views, laundry, large court yard and a double car garage. Special features include: split system, ample storage, additional space for a car/boat/caravan and 180 degree water views highlighted by floor to ceiling glass windows. Close to High Street, foreshore reserve, the marina, walking tracks, restaurants, cafes, shops, freeway access and only minutes drive to all the Peninsula has to offer.

AUCTION Saturday 5th October at 11amView www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4373Open Saturday 1.00-1.30pm*

In A League Of Its Own

Hastings 1/12 Skinner Street 3 3 1

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E jason.stirling@harcourts.com.au

AUCTION

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

David Nelli 0403 111 234 E david.nelli@harcourts.com.au

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This beautifully presented home is situated in an ideal cul-de-sac location with a country outlook courtesy of the neighbouring acreage property & only minutes stroll to Balnarring Beach & Village is sure to impress. With open plan living, loads of natural light and a homely feel makes this home well suited to all families, holiday makers, retirees & anyone after a unique country setting with the conveniences of all local amenities. Comprising 3 bedrooms with parents retreat, en-suite & walk in robe off the expansive master bedroom plus 4th bedroom or study, huge open plan kitchen with generous walk-in pantry, meals & lounge, spacious central bathroom, separate laundry, covered outdoor entertaining and a dou-ble car garage and workshop. Special features include sweeping lush green and rural outlook, wood fire Coonara, split system heating/cooling, elaborate garden & plenty of storage. Close to Balnarring Beach, local cafes, shops, restaurants, sporting facilities & with easy freeway access & only minutes’ drive to all that the Peninsula has to offer.

Price By Negotiation $650,000 - $720,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4389Open Saturday 12.30-1.00pm*

Where Country Meets The Coast

Balnarring 8 Renown Place 4 2 2

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

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This cute weather board cottage style 3 bedroom home set on a huge 1200m2 allotment (Approx). is ideal for the first home buyer, investor or renovation project. A great entry level price and with a new lick of paint will come up a treat! A perfect start in this sought after location! Featuring floating timber floor boards, 3 good sized bedrooms, two with built in robes, master with ensuite and WIR, galley style kitchen & central bathroom, all set on this generous allotment adjacent to parklands. Located so close to Balnarring Village, Primary School, beaches & with access to Peninsula Link this is a great buy that won’t last long.

AUCTION Saturday 14th September at 1.00pmView www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4386Open Saturday 2.00-2.30pm*

Location, Location - Pick Up A Bargain Today

Balnarring 24 Halsey Street 3 2 2

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

AUCTION

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

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Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

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Local knowledge

Multi office network

Professional marketing

Unrivalled service

Proven results

Call Jason & David for friendly and professional service

AGENT CHECKLIST

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 David Nelli 0403 111 234

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Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0403 598 754 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Set atop the high side of Belvedere Road with water glances from the second level this 2 story family home is located in a prime position only a short stroll to the beach & only minutes away from Somers General Store, Yacht Club & acclaimed Somers Primary School. Featuring 2 large living areas, the first level formal lounge opens out onto the extensive balcony taking in water glimpses, while the ground level open plan living area featuring hardwood flooring adjoins the modern kitchen & family meals area. Featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, the up-stairs master bedroom has en-suite & walk-in robe while & all other zoned downstairs bedrooms have built in robes. Set behind feature brush fencing, the designer landscaped gardens provide an enviable outdoor lifestyle for all the family to enjoy for years to come. In addition the rear yard features a solar heated salt chlorinated in-ground pool & landscaped gardens. Other features of the property include DLUG with internal & rear yard access, GDH, Split System cooling & handy feature wood panel studio or shed. With all the amenities that the envi-able lifestyle Somers has to offer at your fingertips & with access to Peninsula link, local wineries & the peninsula’s finest beaches this property is a must to inspect.

Price By Negotiation $730,000 - $790,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4296Open Saturday 11.00-11.30am*

Designer Living At Its Best

Somers 15 Belvedere Road 3 2 2

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Snap up your beachside bargain or risk missing a great opportunity. Set in this sought after location, only a moments walk from Somers beach, sits this stunning fully renovated 3 bedroom home. Ideally suited to young family’s, retirees or those looking for the perfect holiday retreat. Featuring open plan living & meals area, galley style kitchen with new Smeg SS appliances including D/W, 90cm hot plate & loads of clever storage solutions. Also a new modern bathroom, white washed timber floors and a huge new remote garage with it’s own toi-let facilities. This garage is impressive enough to extend your living or house your most prestige vehicles. Outside a resort style entertaining area framed by tropical gardens will impress. Boasting an in-built stacked stone kitchenette with stainless steel gas plumbed BBQ & preparation area, creates the complete entertainers lifestyle package. So close to all the highlights a Somers lifestyle has to offer, this property is a must to inspect. Call today for a private inspection!.

Price By Negotiation $540,000 plusView www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3976Open By Appointment

Bargain Beachside Buying - HUGE PRICE REDUCTIONSomers 2 Belvedere Road

3 2 3

FOR SALE

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

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Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0403 598 754 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

Imagine waking up every morning to panoramic water views across the bay & Western Port Marina, or enjoying an afternoon drink or morning coffee watching the ships go by. A rare opportunity exists to enjoy this exclusive lifestyle in this 2 story, 4 bedroom family home located in this exclusive estate, surrounded by architecturally designed homes & all within a short stroll to nature walks, High Street shopping & Marina. On the ground level there are 3 good sized bedrooms all with built-in robes, plus a study, 2 separate living areas & large dining area which opens out onto the landscaped rear gardens. Downstairs you will also find the contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances & modern main bathroom. The first level features the huge master bedroom with walk-in robe, en-suite & expansive parents retreat that opens out onto the privately set balcony taking in water views across the bay. Special features of the property include a double remote lock-up garage, gas ducted heating & split system cooling, low maintenance landscaped gardens & vegie patch. With panoramic water views & located in this sort after area within easy walking distance to shops, schools, marina, transport & a short drive to Peninsula Link, local beaches & wineries this property is a must to inspect.

Price By Negotiation $590,000 - $630,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS4296Open Saturday 2.45-3.15pm*

Water Views Across The Bay

Hastings 6 Sandstone Court 4 2 2

FOR SALE

HarcourtsSINCE 1888

Hastings

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Proudly perched centrally on this 2.1 acre (approx) allotment block this generous home offers a well designed floor-plan with 3 separate zoned living areas. The kitchen is complete with walk in pantry and dining central to the action with direct access to the outdoor area. Offering an impressive entry with a feature cedar lined wall and indoor garden, this home would be well suited to a young family with lots of room to move and nooks and crannies to explore. For the man of the home the grand shedding with workshop caters for the creative handyman or the serious home business type. Other features include ducted vacuum, alarm system, 4 bedrooms plus study with the main at the head of the home boasting a walk-in robe with built in shelving and en-suite. Both of the main living areas offer a different style with one boasting the warmth of the wood fired coonara. Well kept and beautifully presented this property exudes ambience and homely comfort and gorgeous garden surrounds and feature dam to the rear of the property, fruit trees and veggie patch. Neutral tones throughout allow for any colour scheme introduced and outdoor living can be enjoyed for all year round with a large undercover area with built in BBQ. A great property designed to suit families of all ages, this is a must see if you value the advantages of a small acreage and all within easy walking distance to the local Bittern Fields Village, transport & a short drive to local schools, beached and wineries.

Price By Negotiation $690,000 - $760,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3943Open By Appointment

“South Seas” - Picture Perfect 2 Acre LifestyleBittern 220 South Beach Road

4 2 10

FOR SALE

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

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Hastings

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Unquestionably one of the greatest places to live in Victoria, Somers has lived up to its reputation offering a quiet, safe and enviable lifestyle for the young at heart. With properties highly sought after in the area, Somers boasts one of the most protected, safest & quietest beaches in Victoria, ideal for beach walks, swimming, sifting through rock pools or sailing. Just some of the attractions of a Somers lifestyle are the dolphins often seen frolicking close by the waters edge, resident koalas, lovely locals and the inviting atmosphere of the social meeting places - Somers Post Office, yacht and tennis clubs, Coolart Homestead and the local Boulevard Cafe. Despite very few small land subdivisions for housing, Somers has not seen any major development since the 1920’s and has retained much of the beauty Somers residents continue to love and appreciate. With the added advantage of the green wedge we see very little chance of any further development for many years to come. For many who crave an unsurpassable lifestyle, Somers Holiday Village offers an affordable opportunity to own your own piece of paradise with the added advantage of being one of the very few Villages offering you the vendor an opportunity to earn an income from your investment.

Starting as low as $140,000 for a 2 bedroom villa call us today to arrange a park tour.

Invest, Reside or Retire In Style

Somers Village Park

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515 E tim.hughes@harcourts.com.au

Andrea Hannah 0417 400 660 E andrea.hannah@harcourts.com.au

For a fresh approach to real estate, let us help you achieve your dream!

“ We would like to thank Andrea & Tim for their outstanding service & successful result in the sale of our home. We will continue to refer them to our family & friends”-Alan and Elaine - Somers

Determined to change the face of the typical real estate experience, Andrea & Tim go that extra mile. As reputable & knowledgeable property specialists, Andrea & Tim provide an ethical, successful & enjoyable sales process with valuable advice for all their vendors.

A real estate experience with a difference!

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HOME PORT

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

CRIB POINT 86 Lorimer Street

PRICE: $285,000VIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Situated on 672sqm (approx) corner allotment, this well presented very affordable B/V with

hardiplank facade home features two bedrooms with B.I.R’s, R/V cycle aircon & gas log fire in

lounge area; plus timber kitchen with gas chef stove. Outside boasts single carport, X2 garden

sheds, variety of fruit trees, vegetable patch and paved BBQ area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CHEAP AS CHIPS!

Surrounded by a professionally landscaped native garden this 4 bedroom B/V home with remote

double garage is situated in one of the most sought after precincts of Hastings. Featuring master

B/R with ensuite and W.I.R, 3 additional bedrooms with double B.I.R’s, split system in living area,

ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and side access to backyard. Outside boasts vege

garden, cubby house & entertaining area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

HASTINGS 7 Matthew Circuit

PRICE: $379,500VIEW: Saturday 12:00 -12:30pmAGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

4 2 2

NATIVE DELIGHT!

CRIB POINT 3 /288 Stony Point Road

PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: Saturday 1:30-2:00pmAGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

Three bedroom residence that will appeal to those who are upsizing, downsizing, first home buyers

or investors. Features include Caesar stone bench top, stainless-steel appliances, floating floors,

heating & cooling, plus huge double remote controlled garage, visitors carpark and well fenced low

maintenance back yard. Minimum 5% return for investors.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

BRAND NEW!

3 1 3

PRICE: $400,000 Offers OverVIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Set on a spacious and light filled block, this stunning renovated four bedroom home (master with

ensuite) separate living zone with exposed cathedral ceilings is the complete package. For those who

love to entertain there is a brand new open plan kitchen with large central island bench and overhead

cupboards, European appliances and an outside entertaining zone close by to enjoy those summer

days. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BITTERN 1 / 1 Park Road 4 2 6

PRICE: $349,500VIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30amAGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321

We don’t often have the opportunity to sell brand new properties in one of the quietest court locations

in town. Situated at the very end of Hilltop Rise stands these newly completed and roomy three

bedroom B/V units with double garage under roof with direct internal access, full ensuite, rumpus room,

ducted heating and huge windows to living area with a sunny north aspect.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

HASTINGS 3 & 4 / 14 Hilltop Rise

FIRST HOME BUYERS!

3 2 2

PRICE: $400,000 Offers OverVIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Located in a leafy Bittern location, this stunning renovated four bedroom home (master with ensuite) is

the complete package. For those who love to entertain there is a brand new open plan kitchen,

outdoor entertaining area and separate living zones, plus new bathroom with bath, separate shower

and vanity. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BITTERN 2 / 1 Park Road

COMPLETE RENOVATION!

4 2 5

PRICE: $330,000VIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Light filled, perfectly presented open plan living home features newly built kitchen with all modern

appliances, new gas wall furnace, hot water unit and r/cycle air-con. Featuring lovely exposed beams

and lime wash timber ceilings which create a lovely cosy country feel to the home in living and meals

area. Outside boasts a large and very high double carport with access to workshop at rear, plus

water tanks, cubby house and vegetable gardens. Contact Exclusive Agent.

CRIB POINT 11 Austin Court

CHEAPER THAN RENT!

3 1 4

PRICE: $245,000 NegotiableVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Ken Brown 0402 868 368

Offering a neat two bedroom unit close to all facilities and a short walk to the waterfront. Ideal for

investment or first home buyer. Currently tenanted with secure low maintenance yard and tidy

kitchen with plenty of cupboard space. Contact Exclusive Agent.

HASTINGS 3/2 Simon Street 2 1 1

NEST OR INVEST

IDEAL LOCATION!

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Tallon

CYNTHIADOBBINPhone:0438 773 627

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

HASTINGS

Neat & Tidy Budget Buying

For Sale: $275,000

This neat & tidy 3 bedroom, BV home is an affordable entry into the property market. Set at the end of the road with a picket fence out front, this home is well presented with three bedrooms, all with BIR’s, a good-size lounge with gas heating and a spacious kitchen and meals area. The block is 531m2 and includes plenty of space and a garden shed. For investors, rental return is currently $270 per week.

HASTINGS

Light Filled and Contemporary

For Sale: $320,000

This north facing 2BR unit is located only a hop, skip and a jump to the foreshore and Hastings town centre.

gas heating and s/system air-conditioning, there is a kitchen with s/steel appliances including dishwasher, that overlooks the dining area & front garden. There is a main bathroom and separate laundry, and outside is a courtyard with wind out shade awning.

BITTERN - 32 Myers Road

Myers Magic

Inspect: Saturday 31st August 12.00-12.30pmFor Sale: $349,000+

renovated home has warmth and character with natural tones and hardwood features. An open-plan design consists of a lounge, meals area and kitchen with stunning hardwood bench tops and splash backs. Three bedrooms share a modern bathroom. Coonara & s/system heating & cooling and rumpus room.

HASTINGS

Seaside Villa

For Sale: $330,000

Smell the sea air from this beautifully located townhouse. This home comprises of 2BR’s with BIR’s, modern bathroom, separate toilet, large lounge with feature gas

large modern kitchen has s/steel appliances & adjacent dining area with high ceilings & polished hardwood

CRIB POINT

Spacious, Character Filled Home

For Sale: $380,000

Charming double brick residence with picket fence and

timber kitchen with d/w and island bench plus formal dining room. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, BIR’s to two more bedrooms. Extra living space with family room featuring gas heating and split system air-conditioner which opens to paved , undercover entertainment area.

Affordable Central Unit

For Sale: $275,000

amenities this single level unit is ideal for retirees,

features 2 bedrooms, large lounge with split system air-con. and gas heating, bathroom and separate toilet and laundry. The practical kitchen overlooks the meals area which includes a sliding door leading out to the courtyard with access to the single garage.

HASTINGS

HASTINGS - 21 SPRUCE DRIVE

A True Family EntertainerFour bedroom home with open-plan living and a spectacular all weather outdoor entertainment area. Wide tiled entry leads to the kitchen which overlooks the family and dining areas. Main bedroom with FES & WIR, BIR’s to remaining bedrooms. that share the main bathroom. Rumpus room to the rear, large laundry, GDH & evap. cooling plus double garage with internal

For Sale: $520,000Inspect: Saturday 31st August 11-11.30am

CRIB POINT

A Semi-Rural Family Lifestyle

For Sale: $429,000

This comfortable family home on 1226m2 approx features 4 bedrooms, master with modern ensuite and walk-in robe, the remaining bedrooms all have BIRs. There is a large lounge room and separate dining room and GDH throughout. A central kitchen overlooks the family room with s/system heating and cooling and access to the

workshop/garage with concrete and power.

HASTINGS

Retirement LivingSet in the Western Port Gardens Retirement Village, this 2BR unit has a good size kitchen with under bench oven, gas cook-top and ample cupboard space. Both bedrooms have BIRs and share a tidy bathroom and separate laundry. The large living area includes access out to the courtyard. Extra creature comforts include ducted heating and air conditioning. All this located within walking distance to the Bittern Fields Shopping Centre and public transport.

For Sale: $239,500

TYABB

Invest, Nest Or Develop

For Sale: $320,000

or anyone interested in a subdivision project (STCA in sought after Tyabb. Within easy walking distance to shops and schools, the position is perfect for lifestyle and long term capital growth. Set on a large 898m2 block there are 3 bedrooms, a large kitchen, good size lounge and single carport. The options here are endless and at such an affordable price you can’t afford to wait.

SOLD

CRIB POINT

Family Friendly On 1/4 Acre

For Sale: $357,000

home is ideal for a family looking for more space without blowing the budget. The home has exposed brick and timber paneling throughout and includes a lounge, master bedroom with FES and BIRs plus access to the study. There is a large family/dining room with s/system heating/cooling and a timber kitchen.

SOLD

HASTINGS

Here’s Your Chance

For Sale: $316,000

First home buyers or investors here’s your chance to get in! This 3 bedroom BV home is set on a corner block close to the foreshore and amenities of Hastings town centre. The home features a good size lounge with gas wall furnace and ducted exchange, a neat & tidy kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher adjoining a meals area. All bedrooms have BIR’s and share the main bathroom plus separate shower room and separate toilet.

SOLD

BITTERN

Bittern’s Best Block

For Sale: $180,000

This block of land is an ideal for anyone looking to create their dream lifestyle by building the home they want with-out compromising on a private and leafy location. Situated in a sought after area, this 462m2 approx allotment boasts a wide street frontage (25m approx) allowing you to create a home design with an impressive facade and sense of space. New fencing to 3 sides, some basic landscaping taken care of and all services are available.

SOLD

HASTINGS

Unbeatable Location & ValueBrand new unit located only metres from shops presenting ideal option for someone looking for a convenient & low maintenance lifestyle or a smart investment. Finished with a light neutral colours, the unit has modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, open plan

cooling, two bedrooms with BIRs (master with FES), main bathroom, formal lounge and paved courtyard outside.

For Sale: $290,000+

PRICE REDUCED

Dual Occupancy Masterpiece

5 bedrooms. Main with FES & WIR, separate study, formal lounge, family zone and games room with bar. Kitchen has butlers pantry and island bench. The self contained 2nd wing of home has 2BRs, separate living and timber kitchen.

BITTERN- 4 WARRINGINE CREEK LANE

For Sale: $890,000+Inspect: Saturday 31st August 12-12.30pm

HASTINGS

Federation Corner

For Sale: $365,000

A long concrete driveway leads to this well-presented, 3BR, ranch-style home. With dual access bathroom, large

out to the covered entertaining area with cafe blinds and built-in mains BBQ. Nicely landscaped with rear carport for boat or caravan. Also featuring s/system air-conditioning. Set on a no through road.

SOLD

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tallon.com.au

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

ALF TALLONPhone:5979 3000

Tallon

SEAFORD - FOR SALE OR LEASE

Excellent Position At An Affordable Price

For Sale: $250,000 + GSTFor Lease: $15,600pa + GST

Factory / warehouse of approx 200m2 with internal

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

Ready To Go

For Lease: $48,000 per annum + GST

HASTINGS - FOR LEASE

As-New Factory With 2 Roller Doors

For Lease: $16,800 per annum + GST

HASTINGS - FOR SALE

Operational Chicken Farm

NEW

LISTING

For Sale:

Level 10, 50 Market Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: 9008 5636

Erol Savas 0433 007 153

Fantastic Charcoal Chicken Business $129,000

Busy shopping strip locationNear new kitchenHuge summer takings!!!Loyal year round customer base

Rosebud

Contact: Lainie Brewer 0412 613 127

Industrial Takeaway “Diamond” $149,000

Be your own bossCheap rentNo weekends!!!Easy to run

Mornington

Contact: Erol Savas 0433 007 153

Pizza Shop $109,000

Great busy locationFully equipped commercial kitchenLong lease availableThis one won’t be available for long

Rosebud

Contact: Lainie Brewer 0412 613 127

Takeaway / Pizza Shop $169,000

Fully equipped kitchenCheap rentLarge premises, huge potential for moreLate night liquor licence

Rye

Contact: Lainie Brewer 0412 613 127

Fully Licensed Restaurant $59,000

Newly refurbished!Opposite beachSeating 90 patrons inside & outIdeal for functions and/or bar!

Dromana

Contact: Erol Savas 0433 007 153

Lainie Brewer 0412 613 127www.vipbusinessbrokers.com.au

Nandos Franchise - REDUCED TO SELL $349,000

One of the best franchise operationsBuy in for MUCH LESS than set up costIdeal location as part of shopping centreWill sell quick for this price

Mornington

Contact: Erol Savas 0433 007 153

Hastings 3/6 Edward StreetAuction Saturday 21st September @ 12pmInspect Saturday 11:30 – 12:00pmOffice 117 High Street Cranbourne 5996 5993Agent Ben Doughton 0431 163 189 Andrew Boyce 0418 312 473

Under Instructions from Equity Trustees LimitedSituated in a very popular area of Hastings this property is within walking distance to the main street shops and the waterfront! The unit, on a small complex of only 6, would suit those looking to downsize, get into the market, or even invest for the long term. The home opens up to the large lounge/living room, that flows through to the kitchen and meals area. The property consists of two bedrooms. The large master bedroom comes complete with built in ward-robes, the second bedroom has wardrobes as well. There is a well appointed main bathroom, and separate laundry. Outside there is a great courtyard, and separate rear yard, perfect for the little dog! There is a single garage with access to the rear courtyard as well. Complete with gas heating this home will sell quickly!

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Address: 18 Douglas Street, HASTINGSAuction: Saturday September 7 at 1pmAgency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings,5970 7333Agent: Jason Stirling, 0411 520 173

THIS lovely little weatherboard cottage is in an excellent location with a great fi tout to match. Polished Baltic pine fl oorboards feature throughout the home, which has been tastefully renovated with a bright kitchen and lounge area, and an ingenious space-saving cantilever bench for meals. Both bedrooms have built-in robes and share a central bathroom with shower over bath and timber-topped vanity unit. Young buyers in particular should appreciate the state-of-the art hi-fi set up that has been installed for all your entertainment needs, which also extends to a nice timber deck area off the kitchen.The compact block of 350 square metres has a fenced front yard, and there is 500-litre water tank. Sure to attract interest at auction, this picture-perfect home is located in a sought-after pocket of town, close to the Marina and High St shops.

Cutie by the bay

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5975 7733

Shop 2, 188-194 Main StreetMornington

www.conleyluff.com.au

STEVE CONLEY 0428 389 670

GEOFF LUFF0416 142 336

KAYN LUFF 0416 265 337

ALAN HAYES0413 028 353

DUANE PEDRON0448 867 665

JADE WILSON5975 7733

MARIA DAMOS5975 7733

WENDY O’HALLORAN5975 7733

JAN MEYER5975 7733

ROBERT LOSCHIAVO0418 563 580

With space both inside & out, this 37.5 square residence is going to be great for a growing family. Offering 5 bedrooms plus study, master bedroom with spa ensuite & WIR, 4 big living zones including formal lounge, family room, kids living area & rumpus room adjacent to the modern kitchen featuring s/steel appliances that looks out to the huge undercover entertaining area. The 1200m2 approx lot has 2 street frontages, a powered 7x9m shed with carport & even enough room for a pool (STCA) if you wish. Also including double garage, GDH, evap. cooling, s/system air-con, security system, gas log fire, solar panels & much more.

MORNINGTON $690,000 - $730,000

19 Brydon CloseInspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

Contact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

A HOME OF GRAND PROPORTIONS 5 2 41

4 3 1

For a family requiring lots of room, dual living or a facility to work from home, this well presented & spacious BV home is set on a superb & private 840M2 lot close to shops, schools, beach, buses & golf course. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & 3 living areas, this home could suit a multitude of purposes with a separate entrance to effectively a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with a large living area. Offering spacious zoned living , a light-filled kitchen/meals, a formal dining room, a large sundrenched entertaining area with a delightful rural aspect & some water views, an electric spa, single auto garage plus a large powered workshop.

MORNINGTON AUCTION: SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER AT 11.30AM

14 Inglis Street

Inspect Sat 11-11.30 or by appointmentContact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

BEACHSIDE ON BELEURA HILL

This most appealing BV home is ideally positioned central to Bentons Square & the village and has been superbly rejuvenated to feature beautiful polished timber flooring, Caesar stone benchtops to kitchen & bathrooms,& feature open fire place. With 4 bedrooms (FES/WIR to master), very spacious lounge, deluxe kitchen with s/steel wall oven, hotplates & dishwasher. Second living room, stylish bathrooms and laundry, gas ducted heating and double brick garage. Spacious and light – A family’s delight!

MORNINGTON $440,000 PLUS

61 Dorothy DriveInspect Sat 4-4.30pm or by appointment

Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

FOUR BEDROOMS - WITH A WARM INNER GLOW 4 2 2

4 2 2Space & light abound in this delightful BV home, offering 24 Squares of living PLUS a sensational 4 square Queenslander room and comprising 4 generous bedrooms (large master with corner spa in ensuite), 2 very spacious and separated living rooms, quality kitchen with s/steel appliances, big laundry and auto d/garage. With delightful gardens and a big 800M2 court lot creating an ideal family setting & including d/heating & cooling, video entry, shade sail and 5x4M shed.

MORNINGTON $517,500

20 Tira CourtInspect Wed & Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

Contact Duane Pedron 0448 867 765

BIG LAND WITH A BIG FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOMESecure a coveted Mt Martha address with this spacious 4 bedroom BV home, offering 24sq. of living & alfresco with better-than-new presentation, all on a landscaped easycare 480M2 lot. Three living areas cater beautifully for entertaining and family living while a palette of warm tones allows you to furnish as you please. The well-equipped kitchen includes s/steel appliances, an island bench and plenty of cupboard space to make cooking a breeze. Also features FES & WIR to the master bedroom, GDH, s/system air-con. & remote double garage with internal access.

MOUNT MARTHA $500,000 - $550,000

6 Sefton GrangeInspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

EXCEPTIONAL FOR SPACE, PRESENTATION & POSITION 4 2 2

4 2 2Oozing character on a large 1305m2 court lot in the exclusive Summerfields Estate, this delightful BV home offers approx. 24 squares of living complete with high ceilings, a free flowing functional floor plan & multiple living areas. This stylish residence comprises 4 generous bedrooms, including FES/WIR to the large Master, a charming front living/dining room with OFP, a deluxe kitchen with adjacent meals alcove, a spacious second living area, a separate third living area with garden aspect, covered entertaining & auto d/garage. Featuring d/heating/evaporative cooling, sprinkler system, d/washer, security doors & downlights.

MORNINGTON AUCTION SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 11.30AM

12 Halcyon Rise

Inspect Wed & Sat 11-11.30am or by appointmentContact Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

CLASSICAL ELEGANCE WITH MODERN FUNCTION AND SPACE

SUIT

$690,000+

BUYERS

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5975 7733

Shop 2, 188-194 Main StreetMornington

www.conleyluff.com.au

STEVE CONLEY 0428 389 670

GEOFF LUFF0416 142 336

KAYN LUFF 0416 265 337

ALAN HAYES0413 028 353

DUANE PEDRON0448 867 665

JADE WILSON5975 7733

MARIA DAMOS5975 7733

WENDY O’HALLORAN5975 7733

JAN MEYER5975 7733

ROBERT LOSCHIAVO0418 563 580

Fantastic 4BR + study home, ideal for permanent or holiday living for those seeking space and comfort on an easy-care lot close to Fishermans Beach. Featuring a deluxe granite kitchen, 2 large living areas, a huge master suite with FES/WIR, double garage with internal entry, & extensive decking with mod grass surrounds for entertaining.Featuring high ceilings creating an extra sense of space, feature plaster work, polished European Oak flooring, d/heating/cooling/vacuum, s/s r/cycle air/con. & video intercom. Spread out and relax in style only moments from the beach and a pleasant stroll to Main Street

MORNINGTON $790,000 - $840,000

35 Nunns RoadInspect Wed & Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment

Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

INDULGE YOURSELF! - SPACE, STYLE & POSITION! 4 2 21

Sure to impress with spacious light filled living & attention to detail, this brand new 2 storey townhouse has 3BR’s - main with FES & BIR - deluxe kitchen with s/steel appliances, fully landscaped gardens & double garage with internal access.

MORNINGTON $499,000

2/3 Hunter StreetInspect Wed & Sat 10-10.30am or by appointmentContact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE - PRICE SLASHEDThis new exclusive development of just 10 homes enjoys a quiet court position & has many open garden areas within the group. Each home offers 3 bedrooms(Master with FENS & WIR ), 2 bathrooms, deluxe stone kitchen & bathrooms, & between 13sq to 17.2sq of luxury living plus an auto DLUG. With a choice available of spacious open -plan or 2 separate zoned living areas, each home offers alfresco entertaining, high ceilings, d/heating & refrigerated cooling, S/S appliances, quality carpets & tiles, downlights, landscaping front & rear. None of the homes have any common walls.

MOUNT MARTHA $479,000 - $515,000

1-10 / 22-24 Driftwood CourtInspect by appointment

Contact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

“DRIFTWOOD LODGE” UNDER CONSTRUCTION - HOMES FOR A SELECT FEW.

3 2 2

This easy care BV home offers 3BR’s - FES & WIR to main - spacious lounge, stylish kitchen with stone benchtops, large tiled living room, laundry and internal access from double garage. Including GDH, split-system & dishwasher.

VILLA BUYERS NOTE

MOUNT MARTHA $445,000 - $465,000

1b Hutson WayInspect Wed & Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointmentContact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

Ideally positioned at the front of a level 843m2 approx. allotment in the Padua estate is this immaculate 3 bedroom brick veneer home. Boasting spacious light filled living areas and presented as new, with deluxe kitchen and bathroom, 2 living areas with garden aspect, gas ducted heating, dishwasher. Excellent side access lending itself to a 2 lot subdivision S.T.C.A make this a rare opportunity for the astute investor or any buyer looking for a chance to enter the market with a view to increasing the value of their property. This sort of property does not hit the market often so seize the moment and inspect today

MORNINGTON $395,000 - $430,000

7 Parwan CrescentInspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment

Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

PERFECT FUSION OF STYLE AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY (STCA) 3 2

Oh so close to the delights of Main Street & beautiful beaches, this immaculate near new townhouse has its own street frontage, a spacious 23sq of luxury living & is on its own separate title. Comprising 3 bedrooms (d/stairs master with WIR & FES) plus study alcove, deluxe kitchen with s/steel Blanco appliances, 2 spacious living areas including a large family meals area opening out to the courtyard garden & upstairs is a separate living area leading to a private balcony. Also including GDH, s/system, 2 r/cycle air conditioners, 4000L water tank & an auto double garage with internal access.

BEACHSIDE STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION

MORNINGTON $695,000 - $735,000

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointmentKayn Luff 0416 265 3378a Illuka Street

Ideally positioned on a level ¾ acre lot, this stunning family home has been built with quality in mind. Ideally placed, this spectacular offering could suit DUAL LIVING! Comprising 5 bedrooms including 2 huge master bedrooms, each with FES & WIR & spacious parents’ retreat, 3 separate living areas including a home theatre room, a deluxe family kitchen with butler’s pantry & double garage. Other features are ducted heating, cooling & vacuum, 5 water tanks ( 90,000 litres ) 2 x gas HWS, polished spotted gum floors & tinted windows and a huge 9m x 14.5m Colorbond shed.

MORNINGTON $950,000 PLUS

8 Bareena CourtInspect by appointment

Contact Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

WHEN SIZE MATTERS – THE HOUSE! - THE LAND! - THE SHED! 5 3 2

3 2 2Perfectly positioned high on the hill in old Mount Martha is this stunning family home. Ideally set adjacent to the gorgeous Sunshine Reserve this property is perfectly suited to those looking for a life amongst the trees with envious bay views. If privacy and comfort are what you are seeking then you need not look any further than this stunning residence! Comprising 3 spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe, Beautiful semi-circle driveway with secure entrance leading to sun-drenched living area with adjacent meals, family sized kitchen with aspect to front yard, upstairs living leading to large entertainers deck & double lock up garage.

MOUNT MARTHA $680,000 - $720,000

51 McLeod Road

Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm or by appointmentContact Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

QUINTESSENTIAL MOUNT MARTHA LIVING

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington Auction

Auction - This Saturday at 2.00pm

71 Carnoustie Grove, Mornington

Picturesque Perfection

The picture perfect street appeal of this enchanting three-bedroom, two-bathroom weatherboard residence is further enhanced by a stylish interior which has captured the elegance & timeless elements of period architecture. Flourishing cottage gardens overlooked by a wrap-around verandah & deep entertaining deck create a tranquil first impression which is reflected indoors. Two separate living areas each extend to the fabulous outdoor areas, as does the conservatory style dining room. There is also a double carport and the double garage has been converted into a flexible rumpus room/home office in this desirable address close to the beach, schools & Mornington’s best shopping.

Auction 31st August at 2.00pmTerms 10% deposit, balance due 90 daysInspect Saturday from 1.30pmContact Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Bittern Auction

Auction Saturday 14th September at 11.00am

15 Warringine Creek Lane, Bittern

Five Star Coastal Indulgence

Hidden away on a magnificently landscaped 2.65 acres, approx, this expansive 3/4 bedroom homestead, crafted from rare fired brick from Western Australia, combines the best of country appeal with coastal living, set in an exclusive residential setting where tranquility is a way of life. Set back behind a circular driveway, the immaculate interior spaces cater to every conceivable occasion from refined reception rooms to sun-drenched family living spaces of impressive proportions. A dignified north-facing formal living room and an ornate dining room with French doors to an undercover alfresco entertaining area provide a beautiful setting for guests to sit back and relax. A spacious family room and a dining area each flow out to the impressive wrap-around verandah, while the adjoining country style granite and knotted blackwood kitchen is comprehensively equipped with Smeg appliances and a walk-in pantry. A billiards room with a bar also opening to outdoors offers exceptional entertainment facilities for the whole family. The main bedroom is zoned for privacy with a walk-in robe and a period-style ensuite and two further fitted bedrooms are served by a zoned main bathroom. A generous study equally suits use as a fourth bedroom. Exceptional appointments include an oversized double remote garage, a large shed with carport, a kitchen garden, 15,000 litres of water tank storage, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, an alarm system, cables and connections for surround sound indoors and outside, huge attic storage and more. This unique lifestyle setting is immediately accessible to Bittern and Hastings townships, Western Port Marina, Bittern Wetlands, Bittern train station and local schools.

Auction Saturday 14th September 11.00amPrice In excess of $700,000Terms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 daysInspect Saturday & Sunday 1.30-2.00pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

AuctionMount Martha

Auction - Saturday 7th September at 11.00am

Full of surprises, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home resides on an impressively deep and private block with a fabulous deck for relaxation and entertaining close to Bentons Square shopping and schools. A living room spills out to the sunny front deck; while a family room opens to both the front deck and rear garden with an abundance of room for children to play. There is a comfortable timber kitchen and a separate dining room; while the main bedroom, with an ensuite and a spacious walk-in robe, also opens to the garden. Well-appointed, the home represents a fantastic buy for a young family or an astute investor in this family focused address.

Auction 7th September at 11.00amTerms 10% deposit, balance due 60/90 daysInspect Saturday 2.00-2.30pmContact Lisa Fraser-Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au

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98 Bentons Road, Mount Martha

Expect The Unexpected

Mornington

Auction - Saturday 21st September at 12.00pm

Refined yet instantly relaxing, this brand new 2-storey 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence is beautifully proportioned, impressively appointed and perfectly attuned to its seaside environment. The light-filled home contrasts superb finishes against a fresh colour scheme with glass doors drawing inside the spacious decking and low-maintenance garden. Glass-flanked open-plan living integrates a sparkling stone kitchen; while a top-floor living room with a study area extends to a large balcony. The ground-floor main bedroom has a large WIR and a stylish ensuite. Features include a double auto garage with internal access in this fabulous address close to Mornington Main Street and the beach.

Auction 21st September at 12.00pmTerms 10% deposit, balance due 30/60/90 daysInspect Saturday 2.30-3.00pm & Sunday 4.00-4.30pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au 23 2

15B Mitchell Street, Mornington

Sublime Seaside Style

Auction

Auction

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha For Sale

Stage 2 Selling Now

23 2

Delightful from every angle, this meticulously crafted sandstone look three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence delivers picture perfect living close to parks, Bentons Square shopping, schools and Main Street. The interior offers pleasing light-filled spaces with all the principal rooms extending to a wrap-around verandah overlooking the rear garden. The living room is a relaxing space, while the sun-filled dining room enjoys views over the garden with paved alfresco entertaining. The adjoining solid-timber kitchen is well-appointed, and the laundry with a separate toilet opens to a service area. The spacious main bedroom has verandah access and an ensuite, and a study could be utilized as a 4th bedroom. Features include a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating and built-in robes.

Auction 21st September 1.00pmTerms 10% deposit, balance due 60/90/120 daysInspect Saturday & Sunday 12.30-1.00pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au

Auction - Saturday 21st September at 1.00pm

Mornington Auction

30 Bay Rise Drive, MorningtonThe Delight Is In The Detail

76 Harrap Road, Mount Martha

DELGANY – Your new lifestyle awaits...

Looking to downsize, but don’t want to compromise on quality or location? Then take a close look at “Delgany”. Mt Martha`s premier upmarket development with gated entry and spacious landscaped grounds. Freedom to choose from single or double storey designs plus you can pick your colour scheme and more. Features include spacious stone-topped kitchens with soft close drawers, 2 bathrooms, direct access from garage, security doors, TV aerial/phone/fax & internet are all pre wired, ducted heating & 2 split system A/C`s. Close to parks, transport & Benton`s Square shopping Centre. What are you waiting for? You will be impressed with the grand gated entry, wide black bitumen roadways and the spacious landscaped grounds that are set to come together to make `Delgany` the best development Mount Martha has to offer. Stage one has now sold out and stage two is selling fast, so the time to act is NOW!

Price From $435,950Inspection Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2.30-3.30pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Blairgowrie Auction

Auction Saturday 21st September at 3.00pm

The perfect home for kids, parties and pets, this delightful single-level 3-bedroom plus a study residence is the ideal scenario for a young family through to the buyer in search of a sea-change close to beautiful bay and ocean beaches, Village shops and Blairgowrie Yacht Club. Open, airy and bright, extensive windows flood the house in natural light; while outdoors a secure fenced yard, a carport and a HUGE garage with boat/caravan storage and parking for three or more cars provides the ultimate man cave. Inside, a living room overlooks the side garden; while a dining room opens to outdoors. The adjoining kitchen features a sunny outdoor aspect, and the bathroom with a separate toilet is modern.

Auction 21st September 11.00amTerms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 daysInspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pmContact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555bowmanandcompany.com.au

4 Centenary Street, Blairgowrie

Sunshine and Happy Days

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Lot 4 Booker Avenue, MorningtonMornington’s Best Land BuyHere is an opportunity to good to miss! This 350sqm allotment is relatively level and ready to build your dream on. Perfect for the wise investor or downsizer who wants freehold security on a separate title with no body corporate fees or rules to worry about. We have a builder at the ready who can construct a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom low maintenance single level brick residence for under $150,000. You do the maths, where can you get better value than this? Our very keen vendor`s want this allotment SOLD SOLD SOLD, so don’t miss out Mornington`s best land buy!

Auction 7th September 1.00pmTerms 10% deposit, balance due 60/90 daysAgent On Site Saturday 11.30am-12.00pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington Auction

Auction - Saturday 7th September at 1.00pm

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Mornington Auction

Auction - Saturday 7th September at 12.00pm

1 Amelia Avenue, MorningtonAn Inviting Family Format

Your gateway to the good life, this serene single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence on a prominent corner allotment of approx. 940sqm presents an excellent opportunity to secure a family home with 2 living zones, an abundance of natural light, outdoor entertaining and a host of modern comforts in prestigious Beleura Hill at an affordable price.

Auction 7th September 12.00pmTerms 10% deposit, balance due 90 daysInspection Saturday & Sunday 11.30am-12.00pmContact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588Large premises with no direct

competition, Est. around 30 yrs. Fully renovated, good lease, easy to operate. Trades 6 days, 5pm

owner.

PIZZACAFESpecialist repair and recolouring service of leather, vinyl, velour

& plastic – a vital tool in the auto industry. Over 13 yrs experience

effective repairs. Full training given.

AUTO PLASTIC REPAIR

NOW $60,000 + sav

LICENCEE OPPORTUNITY

GATE & GARAGE AUTOMATIONHOMEWARES, GIFTS ETC.

HOMEWARES & FURNITURE

VARIETY STORE

$75,000 + sav

FLORIST

$48,000 + sav

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAYCLEANING

LAUNDRETTE

DISCOUNT VARIETY STORE

commercial kitchen. Caters to private & corporate events inc races, markets & Rotary. Work approx. 25hours pw. Mainly a

MANUFACTURING

$140,000

years. 4 treatment rooms plus others

advanced skincare treatments, trained therapists.

PET SHOP

DISTRIBUTION IDEAL FOR TRADIES

$299,000 + sav

MOWERS AND GARDENS

wholesale online & retailers, online

products, patents & trademarks,

SANDRINGHAMBright café serving a variety of

light savoury fare & dainty sweets. Easy to run with 2 staff, seats 16 in & 8 out. Trades Tues to Sun,

great main street location.

NOW $45,000 wiwo

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

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

SPORTSWEAR DVD RENTALS

Service focused movie & game rental. Full computer system with no competition in the area. 11,000

of 2600 rented in last 12 months.

$115,000 + sav

BEAUTY SALONCAFE & MILK BAR

NOW $129,000 + sav

FRANKSTON

sells pet products, electrical fencing

per week. Trades 5½ days

STOCKFEED & GARDEN

$160,000 + sav

CAFE

$120,000 WIWO

BEAUTY SALON

MOBILE CATERING TAKEAWAY

SALES & SERVICESpecialists in mowing & gardening

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

Vendor ready to retire, will stay on

$4.25 million

$130,000 + sav

NEW

NEW

coffee machine, near new display cases. Huge potential to increase

vendor ready to retire.

BAKERY

its French delights. Good equipment

deliveries to schools. Vendor will assist new owner with changeover

BAKERY

$395,000 + sav

CONTINENTAL SMALLGOODS

This well known franchise is

and still room for growth. Very well presented in plaza with new lease

1 fulltime & 2 casual staff.

NOW $100,000 + sav $130,000 + sav

5 days, hours to suit. Refrigerated 2009 Hino 6 tonne truck in

excellent condition, serviced regularly. Pick up in Dandenong

set daily run, food industry.

NOW $290,000

Jetmaster – Heat N Glo dealership.

contracted installers or do the lot

location with allocated parking.

IMPORT, WHOLESALE, RETAIL

BALNARRINGSells upmarket items inc. artwork,

jewellery & clothing. Very well presented, easy to run with 2 staff,

in centre. Trades 10am – 4pm.NOW $50,000 + sav

NEW

easy run with 2 staff. Seats 8 in & 8 out, well equipped kitchen with walk

in coolroom. Good location with

$88,500 + sav

ROSEBUDGreat looking café with near new

frontage. Seats 30 inside & 35

Eclectic range of homewares, gifts, furniture & fashion, attracts high end shoppers from Peninsula,

loyal local support and tourist trade

shopping village location.

NOW $65,000 + sav (neg.) $79,950 + sav

Only 2 owners since it opened 20

shopping strip, plenty of parking.

Residential on weekly, fortnightly

area covers from Brighton to

H&W team

$80,000

Design, installation & service.

for expansion. Includes work ute,

$88,000 + sav

NEW

GEELONGFront coin launderette has 12

washers & 6 dryers. 2nd laundrette at rear has 6 washers & 5 dryers. Competent staff, long lease, very

$215,000

Bunnings, well known to locals and supplying feed and supplies to local, farms, holidaymakers. Great variety of stock, all delivered. Aquarium with

$199,000 + sav

moulded products from 200mls to

45 dies plus 50 customer owned dies. Modern factory with 3 phase power. Forward orders in place.

$280,000 + sav

$550,000 + sav $695,000 inc. stock

NOW $45,000 + sav

of seaside shopping strip. Excellent equipment, inside seating as well as

per week. Huge potential to increase takings with enthusiastic new owner.

wonderfully relaxing atmosphere overlooking the marina. Trades 6

open nights. Good equipment, est 25 years, vendor wishes to retire.

Manufacturer & retailer of over 60 different smoked & cooked

products in state of the art purpose

BUSINESS $350,000 + savFREEHOLD $1.2 Million $2.5 million + sav

LICENSED CAFE

LICENSED RESTAURANT & CAFE

$390,000 + sav

kgs coffee, extensive menu, caters functions. Seats 90

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES.

range & room for extra growth. Aust

Aust’s tiling and associated industries.

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

and made to order hampers. Delivers in the area. Trades 5

days, closed Tuesday & Sunday. Easily run with 1 staff

$130,000 + sav

Retail sales of discount products inc stationery, arts & crafts,

shopping strip, trades 5 ½ days,

NARRE WARREN Laser hair removal and skin treatments in large salon. All

system. Trades Tues to Sat.

NOW $130,000 + sav

Italian pizza, pasta & Chinese menu. Drive thru with seating inside for

$150,000 + sav

Stockists of quality mowers and

on the Peninsula, could suit family

$395,000 + savHOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

WARATAH NORTH10Ac property, group lodge for up to 20

people, 3 cottages, solar heated IG pool.

Near Wilsons Prom, Waratah Bay & Sandy Point.

solutions. 10 year exclusive agreement with no cost renewal. Full training, uncapped earning

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Making the roundsSERVICING the south-eastern suburbs for more than 12 years, this fruit and vegetable home delivery business supplies several schools, two childcare centres and a cafe. The business operates out of two small adjoining factories and three vehicles are included in the sale price. There is also a computerised ordering system, a small coolroom, high-quality steel conveyor rollers and Dexion pallet racking to assist with the management of stock and orders. Home delivery business, RINGWOODPrice: $320,000 plus SAVAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Tastes of AsiaON a prime corner site in a popular shopping centre, this Chinese restaurant has seating for 60 diners and a full commercial kitchen with near-new stove. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner, the business also trades Sunday from 5pm to 10pm for dinner only. The premises are fully air-conditioned while the decor will benefi t from a little freshening up.

Chinese Restaurant, SOMERVILLEPrice: $95,000 + savAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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BUSINESS SALES &

COMMERCIAL SPECIALIS

TS

Sale Price: $169,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Mornington

For Sale or Lease- Mornington

Sale Price: $360,000 + GSTLease Price: $16,000pa + GST + OgsContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Compiled by Matt VowellFrom the pages of the Mornington Standard, 30 August 1913.INSPECTOR Kelleher has been urging the farmers to use poisoned apples to destroy the rabbits. A number of farmers say the rabbits will not take this bait. To prove the effi cacy of apples as a means of poisoning, the inspector laid this bait in a 350 acre paddock close to Pakenham on the 20th of July. The next morning he counted 50 dead rabbits, this notwithstanding that the owners of the land had previously poisoned with wheat, and the trappers were also at work.

***THE third of a series of winter socials in connection with St Paul’s Church, Frankston, was held on Wednesday evening in the Mechanics’ Hall, and proved very successful. A good programme of musical items, imitations and recitations was rendered, and thoroughly appreciated. The dialogue and farce were well received. and the acting of those taking part was very good. After a splendid supper had been handed round, a short dance was held and the proceedings terminated about midnight.

***ONLY two of the fi ve candidates for the municipal election at Mornington stated their views before the ratepayers, and they (Cr Stephens and Mr W. A. Korner) had the largest attendance that ever assembled in the Mechanics’ Hall to hear candidates’ views.

***MR Justice Bucknill, having before

him two serious cases which arose from “beastly drunkenness”, said most solemnly and emphatically that the severest punishment should be meted out to publicans who allowed men to get drunk on their premises.

***AT the conclusion of the League football season, it has been the custom for many years past for two strong teams, picked from league and ex-league players, to visit Frankston and play a match in the local park. The organisers met on Saturday last in the city, and we learn with regret that in all probability this year the match will be played at Lilydale or Healesville.

***ON Tuesday evening last a very interesting debate, “Horse v. bicycle,” took place at the meeting of the Y.M.C.A. The debate lasted about an hour and a half, six members speaking on each side. Mr F. Bieri, who adjudicated, declared the horse the winner. At the conclusion of the debate a social was held, and a very enjoyable time was spent on parlour games. Several new members were present.

***MR C. Grice, of Frankston, received a nasty fall while riding Padagra in the Corinthian Handicap at Williamstown on Saturday. In this race, three horses – Padagra, Coronatis and Vallenus – fell but the other riders escaped injury. Mr Grice was admitted to Dr. Bird’s private hospital for a couple of days.

***THE friends of Mr and Mrs G. W. Baxter, of Frankston, will regret to

learn of the death of their infant son on Monday last. The little fellow had been suffering for some time so that the end was not quite unexpected. The remains were buried in the Frankston cemetery on Wednesday, the Rev. Kitcial offi ciating at the graveside.

***THE offi cial opening of the new wing of the Frankston Ragged Boys’ Home is, we learn, to take place during September. Invitations to this function are now in course of preparation, and will shortly be issued to residents. On this occasion a large number of Melbourne business and public men will visit Frankston, including several members of Parliament. The Frankston Brass Band together with Di Gilio’s String Band is to be asked to assist. The cost of the building (over £100) was raised in Frankston, per medium of local concerts, organised by Messrs Pettit, Jolly and Gregory.

***MESSRS Alex Scott and Co., will hold their usual monthly market at the Tanti Yards on Monday next, September 1st, when a good yarding is expected.

***THE Chelsea Hotel poll, to decide whether or not a victualler’s license should be granted to Chelsea was held on Thursday, with the result that an additional hotel license will not be granted in the Dandenong licensing division.

***MR C. H. Morgan intends at an early date to commence an up-to date saddlery and boot repairing business at Dromana, under capable

management. Particulars will be advertised later.

***MR H. W. McNalty, who is relieving Mr C. P. Watson at the Frankston branch of the State Savings Bank, has recently bought a property off the Langwarrin road, and intends building a substantial residence.

***THE bazaar in aid of the funds of the Frankston Band eventuates on Friday and Saturday next, afternoon and evening. The ladies’ committee has been hard at work, and all arrangements are being made for patrons. Mrs Jason Grice will perform the opening ceremony.

***THE friends of Mr G. May, of Frankston, will regret to learn of the death of his father, which occurred in Sydney on Wednesday last. The deceased was well known in Frankston, where he resided for a number of years. Sympathy is expressed on all sides for the bereaved family.

***PLEASING reference was made at the last meeting of Mornington Peninsula Football Association to the sterling qualities, as a footballer and citizen, of Mr “Hughie” Carmichael, who was injured in the fi nal match, and it was decided that a letter of sympathy from the Association be sent to him. It was also decided that a letter thanking Major Campbell for the use of his car when accidents occurred, and for his assistance to the Association generally, be sent.

***AT the meeting in connection with

the Peninsula Water Scheme, held on Thursday of last week, at Frankston, it was stated by a gentleman that a deal of the opposition to the scheme by some of the ratepayers was caused through the councillors knowing more about the scheme than the people, owing to no mention being made in the “Standard” of the engineer’s progress. This statement is not correct, as since August of last year mention has been made in the council reports of the Engineer’s progress, as reported to the council, on no fewer than eight times in the reports of the August. September, December, January, February. March, May and June council meetings. Our fi le is open for inspection to anyone who wishes for verifi cation of this statement.

***THE annual meeting of the Mornington Branch of the A.W.N.L. was held in the library on Wednesday, August 13th, when the following ladies were re-elected for the ensuing year: President Mrs Murphy, vice-presidents Mesdames Cook and Brest and Miss Downward, secretary Miss N. Barrett, treasurer Mrs Noble. There are about 60 subscribers, but not all of them attended on the above date. Several sent their annual subscription. The secretary reported that good work had been done at the late elections, and the treasurer presented the balance sheet showing an income of £4 7s 9d, and an expenditure of £3 9s 3d, leaving a credit balance of 18s 6d. A sum of £1 was sent to Head Offi ce as a donation, and 5s to “The Woman,” a small paper supported by subscriptions.

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Poison apples a solution for rabbits, winter social a splendid successPoison apples a solution for rabbits, winter social a splendid success

Western Port News 27 August 2013 PAGE 65

By Lance HodginsCITY gates, in one form or another, can be found across the world. They were usually a means of controlling access to a walled city, a point where governments could impose taxes, health checks, defence or simply display information or warnings, such as a display of beheaded criminals.

Despite their age and their impediment to traffi c, some city portals still exist. Their role, however, is now likely to be one of a popular tourist attraction. Better known examples would be the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate.

More than 100 years ago, Hastings had its own entrance – the “Warrengate” – which warned all travellers from the south that they were about to enter our fair village.

The creek crossing is still there, but few would recognise it today as they drive into town and cross a barely noticeable bridge bearing a different name.

Variously called “Warringine”, “Warrenquite”, “Warrendyte” and “Warrengate” from early Aboriginal contact, the creek was always a signifi cant feature. It appeared on the fi rst maps of the district and was a convenient southern boundary for the Martha King “run” called Bunguyan, which covered the Hastings and Tyabb area in the mid-1800s.

It also provided a border for the fi rst municipalities on the peninsula. Hardy travellers from Bittern, Balnarring and beyond would dread the creek crossing on the edge of Hastings as they left the area of the “Flinders Road Board” and entered the lands of the sprawling “Mt Eliza Road Board”.

Early council cooperationIn 1869, these two bodies joined

forces to construct a bridge over the “Warrengate” Creek – a simple affair but still with a sizable price tag of £129, twice the cost of most other bridges in the district. Over the next few decades, the bridge would suffer fl oods, fi re and neglect but continued to be Hastings’ own special “gateway”.

In 1896 representatives of the two councils (Frankston-Hastings and Flinders) fi nally agreed to refurbish the bridge and cover the old rotting deck with two-inch sawn planking at a delivered cost of 8s 9d.

A couple of years later, the Shire of Frankston and Hastings tendered for “gravelling on Warrengate Bridge” and accepted the offer of James Turner at £15.6s. Turner was a popular road contractor of the time, providing gravel from his own quarry at the top of Hodgins Rd, years later to be fl ooded by Devilbend Reservoir.

Periodic “top-ups” gave only temporary relief as each winter caused more damage. The road dipped sharply to the low-lying bridge and any small rise in the creek would top the bridge and leave water lying inches deep on its surface.

The unstable nature of the creek was always a problem for the men carrying out work on a new bridge in 1905, and four separate accidents occurred in the unstable creek bed. The worst occurred in September when Edward Unthank was clearing slush below the bridge and nine feet of the sodden south bank broke away and buried him alive. His workmates managed to dig him out and take him safely to his home, albeit in a serious condition.

Warrengate as an obstacleFlinders footballers barely managed

to escape the clutches of Warrengate in the winter of 1906. After a one-point defeat at Hastings, the visitors were treated to a dinner and social evening at Western Port Hotel. It was absolutely pouring when the Flinders boys started for home at about 11.30pm.

They had only gone about a mile when they encountered the dreaded Warrengate Creek. The horses pulling the drag jibbed going up the incline so all of occupants got out and pushed. Things looked hopeless for about 10 minutes but eventually the “Flinders Express” was on its way again.

The damage had been done, however, and by the time they had reached Balnarring the horses refused to go any further and the Flinders boys had to walk the rest of the journey, arriving home wet and bedraggled at 6.30 in the morning.

In 1910, Hastings councillors asked the shire clerk of works to inspect the bridge and he found it “in very bad order”. He said a completely new bridge was required, with the exception of the centre row of piles. The shire engineer said it would cost about £70 to repair the bridge properly.

More than a year later, engineers from the two shires fi nally met and agreed that the bridge required a new

superstructure, the decking being completely rotten and the handrails collapsed. Furthermore, the bridge needed to be raised 3 or 4 feet. The total cost would be about £75, which caused the two cash-strapped councils some concern.

Efforts to build a suitable bridgeTenders were invited for both

“high level” and “low level” repairs to Warrengate Bridge and the offer of Henry Hodgins and Turner for £95 was accepted by a confi dent Frankston and Hastings shire: the Hodgins family had been building bridges, roads and jetties on the peninsula for more than 30 years.

Nevertheless, the Shire of Flinders claimed that it had tested all of the beams and the centre ones were quite sound, and not all of the timber needed to be replaced. The shire demanded fresh tenders be called.

In December 1911, Hodgins amended his tender, planning to keep two of the “stringers” (length-wise beams). The new contract was signed by both councils and work started almost immediately.

Within four months, the local press reported that the bridge was “…all but fi nished – the smartest piece of contract work done for years. It is a pity is that all shire jobs are not kept up to a standard and time made part of the contract”.

This led to 15 years of harmony for

the Warrengate Bridge.By early 1928, however, Crib Point

Progress Association felt compelled to write to both councils alerting them to the bridge’s worsened condition. “The bridge is breaking away through the roadway and if immediate attention is not given, it is anticipated that a serious accident will occur.”

As if on cue, three weeks later, a Hastings resident lost control of his motorcycle and crashed through the rail of the bridge. Mr R Wheatley, a postal employee stationed at Frankston, had left home for a leisurely ride on his bike only to come to grief at Warrengate.

The bike ended up as a tangled heap in the creek, and the rider was taken to Somerville private hospital with serious injuries. Within days, Hastings Progress Association sprang into action with a demand that council erect a danger board near the spot until permanent works could be carried out.

It was now up to the Country Roads Board to investigate the problem and it informed council that it would cost £2000 to rebuild the bridge in concrete. Cr James Hodgins moved that Flinders Council and the newly created Naval Depot be approached to assist in the matter. It was also proposed to raise the road level at least six feet.

Before anything could be done, Warrengate claimed another victim.

On the Saturday night before Christmas 1929, a truck driven by Andy Lothian broke through the railing and plunged into the creek. His passenger, and brother-in-law, Bill Patience was thrown through the windscreen and sustained serious cuts and bruises.

Money was scarce in the depressed 1930s, and repeated pleadings to the CRB fi nally obtained a grant of £800 for a “new bridge” over Warrengate. Once again, the promised works came too late.

A lucky motoristTorrential rains in March 1931

created havoc for motorists heading to the car races on Phillip Island. En route to the Stony Point ferry, they faced a Warrengate Creek swollen by several feet and were forced to detour to higher crossings further inland.

Two of the cars were too impatient and decided to drive across the narrow bridge carrying the railway line. The fi rst driver reached the other side safely but the second driver, a Bill Taylor of Elwood, was about halfway across the bridge when two of his wheels slipped over the edge, with a 30 feet drop to the creek below.

At about 6.30pm, the evening “down” train had arrived on the scene. Warned by the frantic waving of the four passengers who had not accompanied Taylor onto the railway line, it was able to spot him and stop in time. After nearly an hour, the members of the train crew were able to lift him back onto the rails.

It was dark by the time Taylor was able to drive off the rail bridge and continue along the line into the distance. He obviously had trouble leaving the line and came to a halt about half a mile further on around a bend. The train continued along its journey and, unaware that he was still stranded on the line, ploughed into him from behind with considerable force.

The car was thrown off the line and down an embankment into an unrecognisable heap, with the unconscious Taylor inside it. He was taken to Hastings Hospital where he was kept overnight and treated for concussion and severe lacerations.

Eventually, Warrengate Bridge was suffi ciently funded, and built of solid concrete at suffi cient height to avoid the perils of rising fl oodwaters.

Warrengate todayToday there is a barely noticeable

dip in the road after the “Warringine Creek” sign before the traveller meets the factories and business houses of Hastings. Underneath the road are two giant, solid concrete pipes.

Looking north over Warrengate today to the left, inland of the bridge, is the beautiful “Ted Harris Trail”, which provides a pleasant nature walk through the creek ecosystem, bordering the waterway that was once a signifi cant municipal boundary.

Look more closely underneath the bridge and you fi nd a stagnant little creek choked with garbage, weeds and blackberries – discouraging visitors from taking a second look – and not presenting a welcome image to our town.

Why don’t we have a more appropriate and inviting entrance to the town?

The Warrengate of HastingsThe Warrengate of Hastings

Then and now: Warringine Creek bridge in the good old days (top) and today, looking north toward Hastings.

HISTORY

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“The saddest thing about the Buchanan gig was that he died soon after, I think in jail,” Diesel said.

“Not long after that, things just exploded for us as a band. We did a lot gigs and a lot of travelling up and down the Hume Highway.

“I’ve got an album that has just dropped, on August 9, called Let It Fly. It’s my fi rst studio album since 2008, although there’s been a blues record and a record that mapped my guitar infl uences in between, so to get this record fi nally out is a real relief.”

Diesel composed part of the musical soundtrack for the television series Bikie Wars. Although, notwithstanding a photogenic appearance, he has no inclination to place himself in the camera’s eye.

“I’m very reluctant to be a muso that ‘has a go’ at acting because most of them have failed terribly, to put it bluntly, so it’s a kind of a no-go zone for me. But the funny thing is that a lot of top actors want to be musicians, that’s what’s weird,” he

said.Diesel loves the auditorium shows.

“Venues like Frankston Arts Centre are ideal for what I’m doing on this solo tour. It’s just me on stage with a bunch of different guitars with different tunings and stuff. The show is fairly free-range. I don’t even really have a set list, I just see what the audience is feeling like and I pull it out of thin air from there, which is more fun.

“So I don’t limit myself to sitting on a stool with an acoustic guitar and get all introspective, I approach it like a band show. It gets loud; without giving away too much, it’s an encompassing show.

“I use the venue to its best because there is a lot of subtle little things you can do with a voice and a guitar that you can’t really get across very well at a pub gig.

“A lot of my songs are fundamentally blues songs, when you take away ‘the production’ and whatever stylings there are. My songs, thankfully, are living and breathing. They’re open to interpretation and I interpret them a lot of different ways. Even songs like Tip of My Tongue, I still fi nd fresh ways of playing it.

“I feel like I’m just ‘looking after’ my songs, even though I wrote them. Ultimately I feel like the curator or the caretaker of songs like Cry In Shame and Come To Me.

Diesel performs at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 21 September. Details and bookings: 9784 1060 or artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

Diesel back for a Frankston flingDiesel back for a Frankston fling

Come to me: Diesel performs at Frankston Arts Centre in September.

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The meaning of existence (and other short stories) By Stuart McCullough

By Stuart McCulloughWHEN you’ve played sport at the elite level, certain instincts never leave you.

I pulled on the maroon jumper of the Tyabb “Yabbies” Football Club from under-9s all the way through to under-15s when I retired. I thought then as now that it’s better to leave when you’re still on top. But as com-fortable as I was with my decision to retire from the game to which I gave so much, occasionally I am beset with second, third and even fourth thoughts. Truth is, though, it’s too late for me to change my mind, especially given my position of half-back fl ank has long since been fi lled.

There’s very little footage of me during my playing days. I suspect the highlights would more likely feature the annual pie night than some kind of spectacular grab.

I remember being cold, falling over in mud and the occasional victory, al-though I can’t recall ever singing the club’s theme song. I do, however, re-member the oranges. I’ve never been a big fan of citrus and I suspect my retirement owed a lot to the club’s re-luctance to replace the oranges with a fruit platter as I had suggested. I’m convinced that we’d have won more games if, at three-quarter time, the players had their choice of honeydew melon or papaya. It wasn’t to be.

It’s been years since I attended a jun-ior football match. It always seemed a little too soon. But despite any person-al anguish, I agreed to see my nephew

Jake play his under-13s game last Sun-day.

It was an away match and seating was either in the form of concrete steps below the clubhouse or parking your car along the fence. The latter gave you the option of tooting your horn to signal your approval or dis-approval, while the former gave you chronically frozen buttocks. When we arrived at the ground, the home team was ensconced in the clubhouse, no doubt preparing some last-minute

strategy to defeat my nephew and his friends.

Suddenly, I heard voices singing as the unmistakable sound of the song Happy Birthday drifted out. It was then I realised what my nephew was up against. There was obviously a level of genius at work – by having Happy Birthday as their club theme song, they’d cunningly ensured that everybody knew the lyrics. Clearly, this team would take some beating.

The oval itself was remarkable. Tra-

ditionally, football grounds are fl at but not this one. There was a distinct curve that peaked in the middle before taper-ing off on either side. It meant that if you were standing in the goal square at one end, you’d have a signifi cant dif-fi culty seeing what was happening at the other.

Granted, in terms of drainage, I’m sure the ground holds its own against any of the world’s major stadia, but it was disconcerting to see the play-ers disappear over the far side of the incline. Then there was the matter of the wind.

I know some people hold concerns about wind farms being set up along the coastline to harness nature’s fury as a way of generating electricity. However, if the push is on to harness the wind, we should forget about the coast and plonk a few turbines on the oval, probably over near the wing. In fact, the wind was so severe that each team had trouble scoring at the far end. To see youngsters kick the ball toward the goal only to have it curve back and fl y over their heads courtesy of a gale was dispiriting.

It can be intimidating at another team’s home ground. For me, I knew things were particularly rough when the umpire’s escort was armed. As it turns out, this was just as well as there was plenty of rough stuff on display, with all manner of unprovoked push-ing and shoving and eye gouging. That said, once I’d bought my chips and left the kiosk, things were much better.

Back on the fi eld, Jake was doing a sterling job. As the ball fl ew past him, he took off in hot pursuit, leaving the opposition player looking fl at-footed. The ball tumbled over the boundary line and Jake eased up, only to have his opponent push him in the back and into the mud. Before I quite knew what was happening, the words, “Hey number 12, you just breached your pa-role” were exiting my mouth.

It’s probably wrong to trash-talk op-position players at an under-13s foot-ball match, but I couldn’t help myself. The parents of the home team were none too impressed, with some of them giving up their spot in the kiosk queue solely to remonstrate with me. But things didn’t end there.

Something I hadn’t felt in a long time suddenly returned to me. Before I knew what was happening, I was strid-ing onto the fi eld, ready to take my place at half-back fl ank. Impervious to the protests of the umpires, I took special care to knock over number 12. If I had anything to do with it, there was no way he and his team was go-ing to by singing Happy Birthday that afternoon…

I regret to say that I have since been suspended from playing any further junior football. Perhaps it’s just as well. After all, it’s always better to quit whilst you’re ahead, even if you’ve no choice in the matter. Besides, I still don’t care much for oranges. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Awesome rise of the half-back flankerAwesome rise of the half-back flanker

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Down Rosebud way, on a Friday night, there are two nightlife choices catering for two different age groups. In Down Rosebud way, on a Friday night, there are two nightlife choices catering for two different age groups. In

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forward to it. Pop combos such as Fudge or The Local Boys bang out tunes as the pool tables add to the classic forward to it. Pop combos such as Fudge or The Local Boys bang out tunes as the pool tables add to the classic

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NEPEAN LEAGUEBy Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ KellyDROMANA pulled off one of the best fi ghting victories in local footy history on Saturday, in the Nepean league second semi fi nal against Sorrento, advancing to the grand fi nal.

Trailing by 28 points at the 10 min-ute mark of the last quarter and being totally outplayed by Sorrento, Droma-na somehow kicked the last fi ve goals of the match to win by a point.

The Tigers had no right to win the game, given they had two players on the interchange bench that couldn’t come back on the ground.

However, the Tigers’ fi ghting spirit and never-say-die attitude when the game looked lost willed them over the line.

Sorrento won in the ruck, won the contested footy, had 12 more inside 50’s for the match and smashed the Tigers in the clearances.

The Shark’s back line also gave Dromana’s forwards a footy lesson.

But with their backs to the wall, the Tigers willed themselves back into contention and edged their way closer as the clock wound down.

Daniel Waddell, who fi nished with four goals for Dromana and was clear-ly their best forward, kicked a goal to put them within fi ve points after a holding the ball decision in the goal square.

Then, Daniel Guerts, also one of his team’s best, swooped on a Sorrento turnover up against the boundary from 45m to put the Tigers in front.

The Sorrento crowd had stopped watching the game at the 12 minute mark and started socialising with their backs to the play. As far as they were concerned, the Sharks were through to the grand fi nal.

Who could blame them? The Sharks were well on top in the third quarter and appeared as though they were go-ing to blow the Tigers away.

The midfi eld of Cayden Beetham and James Hallahan was combining well with Scott Cameron and Ryan Jeffrey in the ruck, Troy Schwarze was rebounding from half back and the delivery to Ben Schwarze and Leigh Poholke was fi rst class.

Players like Nick Warner, Kayle Stronger-Morris and Tyrren Head were also starting to get plenty of the footy.

The Dromana forward line was dysfunctional, its forward six just not working hard enough to present and work up the ground.

The Sharks kicked six goals to three in the third quarter and led by 21 points at the last change.

Dromana coach Gavin Artico want-ed one last effort in the fi nal quarter.

“I just urged them not to concede. They looked like they were conceding defeat in that third quarter and I want-ed them to keep running, keep push-ing, keep fi ghting,” Artico said.

“I thought that if we could hang in the game for long enough, our fi tness and hunger could get us over the line.

“I was always confi dent that we would have the ability to run the game out to the end – it proved to be the case.”

The margin should have been 27 points at three quarter time, however, league legend Guy Stringer gave away a free kick and then a 50m penalty which resulted in a Paul Minchington goal after the siren.

The Sharks kicked the fi rst goal in the last term to stretch the margin back out to 28 points, before the Dromana revival.

Of the best ten players on the ground, Sorrento had the large major-ity of them.

However, Dromana’s best were sig-nifi cant.

Ryan Slocombe worked his back-side off throughout the match and his infl uence in the last quarter was match-defi ning.

Waddell helped out the defence in the third quarter when it was under siege, Terry Wheeler had 26 posses-sions and the Guerts brothers, Sam and Daniel, were instrumental in keep-ing the Tigers in the game early.

Shaun Clarke was also at the bottom of every pack and ran forward and provided drive for the Tigers.

It’s big men were well beaten. Luke O’Neil and Michel Falconer were beaten by Cameron and had no infl u-ence around the ground. Stuart Cleeve had a day he would rather forget and needs to produce something special for the grand fi nal.

Sorrento will need to front up again this week against Rosebud, who got the job done against Frankston Bombers on Sunday.

The Bombers kicked their way out of the contest in the opening half,

booting 2.10 to 6.4 in the opening hour.

The margin was 18 points at half time and the fi nal margin was 25, the Buds winning 13.8.86 to 8.13.61.

The Bombers had a shocking end to the season, losing its fi nal four match-es.

Greg Bentley was absolutely superb for the Buds with three goals in a best on ground performance, while Ryan Spooner and Rhys Bancroft provided outstanding run all afternoon.

Sam Kremeich continues to do the job for his team in defence and Matty Payne and Jack Jarman were also in-strumental in the win.

It was a sad day for the Bombers, who farewelled Haydn Moore, who retired during the week. It is also be-lieved that Ryan and Nathan Lonie have also played their last game for the club, while rumours persist that Brian O’Carroll is also contemplating taking a break from the game.

Shaun Wilkey and coach Duncan Proud worked hard for the Bombers and Allan Williams was also a fi ne contributor. Zac Longham fi nished with three goals.

Tigers fight back to sink Tigers fight back to sink Sharks, Buds ground BombersSharks, Buds ground Bombers

Never say die: Dromana came from behind to win over Sorrento. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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The Sharks trailed by fi ve points at three quarter time before booting eight goals to two in the fi nal quarter to record a comfortable 17.19.121 to 12.10.82 victory.

Bonbeach will now play Frankston YCW this weekend in the Second Semi Final, while Mt Eliza will tackle Edithvale-Aspendale after they beat Mornington in a thriller in the Elimi-nation Final on Sunday at Pines.

Mt Eliza jumped out of the blocks extremely well and led the Sharks by 15 points at quarter time and 25 points at half time.

James Freeman, teenage son of for-mer St Kilda defender Peter Freeman, was causing some headaches for the Sharks in attack with four goals and Josh Norman was dominating through the middle. Norman was also getting forward and kicking goals, which was a signifi cant problem.

Nick Cattanach, who was playing only his 13th senior game for the season, was also playing a great game and Will Crowder and Zellec White were also proving to be a handful for the Sharks.

During the half time break, the Bonbeach brains trust needed to reassess.

Coach Steve Capp said he thought his team were in the game in the fi rst half but just “butchered the footy”.

Our tackling was great, our pressure

was up where I wanted it to be and our inside 50’s were good too but we were just sloppy with the football,” Capp said.

“We just kept turning the footy over. It had something to do with the Mt Eliza pressure but I thought it was more about us than them .

“We just needed to get back to man-on-man footy and winning the contested footy. In the second quarter I just felt we were standing off them a bit and letting them roll through.

“We moved Foster onto Freeman, who was killing us, and sent Matthew Batten into the forward line to try and give us something there.

“We were always confi dent that we would come home strong and with better ball use in the second half, things turned our way,” Capp said.

Bonbeach booted 14 goals to fi ve in the second half, completely outclass-ing Mt Eliza in the end.

Calhan McQueen fi nished with fi ve goals for the Sharks and Shane McDonald kicked three, while Dylan Jones in the ruck and Mark Tyrell dominated.

Although the Sharks are confi dent in their ability to come home hard, Capp said they couldn’t make a habit of it for the remainder of the season.

“It’s great to know you can come back but we can’t keep giving away starts,” Capp said.

Edithvale-Aspendale kicked two goals in two minutes to turn a one point defi cit into an 11-point win.

Outplayed for the majority of the afternoon, Edithvale was able to stick close enough with Mornington to make a charge at the end.

The Doggies led at every change and at no stage, other than the last quarter, did the Eagles lead.

The lead changed hands a couple of times in the last quarter, Craig Wray kicking one on the run for the Eagles to put them in the front for the fi rst

time at the 15-minuite mark.Aiden Speedy then received a 50m

penalty from the umpire, got taken to the square and put Mornington back in front by the smallest of margins.

In a see-sawing battle in the last 10 minutes, Mornington coach Stuey Seagar got caught holding the ball and Jordan Derbyshire kicked a point to level the scores.

The result looked to be going Mornington’s way when Jackson Cal-der marked from 35 metres. He could only muster a behind.

The Eagles cleared the ball from the danger zone, teenager Bailey Dale received a slick handball and kicked a bouncing goal with a minute left of the clock.

Then, Timmy Mannix left some of his best magic for the end, when he intercepted a ball, bounced his way inside 50m, then snapped on the right boot to seal the match.

Bailey Dale was exceptional for the Eagles and clearly one of the best players on the ground. His courage kept the Eagles in the game. Mark Mullins in defence was one of his side’s best and his intercept marking against bigger opponents was superb.

For the Doggies, Daniel Moss and James Cameron were clearly two of their better players, while Byron Holt was very good in the ruck.

The big eyebrow raiser in the match was former Eagle Nathan Dunn run-ning around. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Dunn but he was superb and really provided something for them in attack.

Sharks strike: Bonbeach overcame Mt Eliza to book a place in the second semi-fi nal. Picture: Gary Sissons.

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By Paul “Tracker” PingiaroTHE lengthy period of wind has put a dampener on fi shing. It’s a very rare occurrence and hopefully the law of averages applies and we get some calm and sunny weather.

Each year on the eve of AFL fi nals, avid anglers prepare for the change of season.

The passing of football to snapper season in Victoria is legendary.

It marks the changing of character in many people. De-voted husbands, wives, staff, family and colleagues become illusive, distant, distracted and absent as they recommit them-selves to the “religion” of snap-per fi shing.

Tides, barometer and moon phases are analysed and baits and rigs prepared.

Snapper is the iconic fi sh of the region and each year an-glers chase the dream of bag-ging a big red.

For those looking to catch an early season snapper, here are a few tips:1. Fish two hours either side of the tide change.2. Use as light a sinker as pos-sible.3. Fish with running sinker rigs and always have at least one rod with a fl asher rig.4. Be patient.5. Use fresh baits if possible. Early season snapper like oily baits such as pilchards, sauries,

salmon and squid.6. Use burley to bring the fi sh on the bite. Early season burly should be more of a mist than a chum.7. Fish when there’s a high or rising barometer.

Hot spots for early season snapper include Mornington, Carrum, St Kilda and Mt Eliza in Port Phillip.

In Western Port, try Joes Is-land, Eagle Rock, Lysaghts, Cowes and Stony Point.

Landlocked anglers can target snapper from piers at Mornington, St Kilda, Mordi-alloc and Stony Point.

Rock fi shos use the rocky

cliffs from Mt Martha to Morn-ington.

Remember that this time of year can bring sudden squalls and big storms so play it safe on the water and check the weather before you depart.Tight lines and calm seas Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro runs Mornington Boat Hire at Schnapper Point in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Hire at Yaringa boat harbour in Somerville (www.morningtonboathire.com.au or call 5975 5479). He is a travel and fi shing writer for several publications, and a former tackle department manager for a major retail chain.

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