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By Keith PlattTHE good, the bad and the downright depressing – Graeme Althaus has had the lot in the past month.

Two weeks ago news came through of the death of the granddaughter he had never seen.

Three-month-old Harmony died in Brisbane of meningococcal disease.

Although her death brought great sadness to Mr Althaus, it has brought him closer to his daughter Jamie-Lee, who now phones once or twice a week.

Plagued by an ageing electric scoot-

er, he had managed to stay committed to his delivery rounds, including that of the Western Port News.

A painter for 27 years, Mr Althaus lost a leg and use of one arm after “a massive stroke” but was determined to make a living.

The stroke came two days after he moved to Melbourne from Darwin for a guaranteed two-year painting con-tract.

Picking up his life, Mr Althaus start-ed delivering newspapers and pam-phlets in Hastings, but recently his ail-

ing scooter frequently broke down or had a puncture.

A replacement was way beyond his means before hope came with a dona-tion from Ben Tallon Real Estate and a price reduction from supplier Western Port Mobility.

Although Mr Althaus had been given the use of his new scooter, he was won-dering how to pay the remaining $2500 and make ends meet.

After his plight ran in The News (‘Mobile Graeme is looking for work’, 22/5/12), two donors went to see Ray

Percival of Western Port Mobility and paid off the remaining debt.

“One gave $300 and the other $2200 and both wanted to remain anony-mous,” Mr Percival said.

“The one who gave the larger amount said he was from Mornington. He walked in and said ‘I’ve got it, he needs it, and now he’s got it’.

“Everybody has dipped in. The scooter was a Pride 139XL and we dropped it by $500, Tallon gave $1000 and the two donors paid the rest.

“Punctures should be a thing of the

past; this one comes with solid tyres, can do 12 kilometres an hour and should run all day without recharge.”

“It was great news,” Mr Althaus said on Monday. “I cried when Ray Perci-val called.

“It showed there are good people in this world.”

After the death of Harmony, Mr Al-thaus took himself off the road, but this week is ready again to start deliveries.

Seemingly unaware or affected by the dismal weather, his fi rst job was delivering pamphlets for a coffee shop.

Here is The News: Graeme Althaus is back in the delivery game around Hastings thanks to donors who paid for his new electronic scooter.Picture: Yanni

Graeme’s back at workGraeme’s back at work

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CHARTER boat skipper Chris Vasilevski was the toast of the state’s fi shers last week after landing a 122-kilogram tuna off Portland.

Vasilevski – who operates Gone Fishing Charters out of Queenscliff, Portsea and Portland – was “off duty” and fi shing with mates when he hooked, reeled in and landed the big fi sh about 12 kilometres of Portland last Tuesday.

Fishers report schools of southern bluefi n tuna are swimming unusually close to the shore along their migratory path this season.

Tuna numbers have been high for about six years in the waters of southern Australia with many Western Port and Port Phillip anglers making the trek west seeking monster tuna.

Southern bluefi n tuna (SBT) is known as the “Porsche of the sea” because it can reach speeds of up to 70km/h and travel vast distances.

At high speeds, the side fi ns retract into special grooves and the eyes form a smooth surface with the rest of the head in one of the most hydrodynamically advanced bodies in the sea.

They can grow up to two metres long and weigh up to 200 kilograms.

Northern bluefi n tuna can grow to 700kg. The world tuna record was a 678kg northern bluefi n tuna caught off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada in 1979.

SBT breed in the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, south of Java, and travel down the west coast of Australia where they either turn right to South America or left to Australia and New Zealand.

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Catch of the season: Charter boat skipper Chris Vasilevski with the 122.7 kilogram tuna he caught off Portland last week.

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begins near the spawning ground and is strongest in April right after the spawning period, helps sweep the tuna down from the WA coast to the Great Australian Bight and into Victorian waters.

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THREE occupants have escaped un-harmed from a burning house in the Kinfauns Estate in Bittern.

The house on Lady Nelson Parkway was well alight when fi refi ghters ar-rived at 9am on Wednesday 30 May.

A woman who fl ed the house stood barefoot in her pajamas in the driz-zling rain watching as teams of fi re-men decided the best way of entering the house to try and suppress the fi re burning through the roof.

Spectators stood on the nature strip of the street as fi refi ghters donned breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.

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THE differences of opinion surround the drinking and appreciating of wine were highlighted again last week when judges at the International Cool Climate Wine Show gave the thumbs up to a New Zealand drop, but drinkers went for the Adelaide Hills.

The only Mornington Peninsula entries to win major accolades this year were the 2007 chardon-nay from Wynnton Estate in Shoreham and Bail-lieu Vineyard of Merricks North’s 2009 shiraz.

Wynnton won the Best Mornington Peninsula White and Baillieu the Best Mornington Penin-sula Red.

Chairman of judges Mike DeGaris said penin-sula wines had “given good results” over the past two years and he looked forward to seeing more entries next year.

The trophy for best wine of the show went to a New Zealand winery, Matua Valley, for its 2010 shiraz while the People’s Choice Award went to Stable Hill of the Adelaide Hills for its 2010 shiraz.

About 20 per cent of the 645 entries in the show each came from the peninsula, New Zealand or Tasmania.

A panel of 15 judges at the Mornington Race-course venue handed out 26 gold medals, 58

silver and 238 bronze. Half the entries received medals.

Trophies went to: Best Wine of the Show, Ma-tua Valley shiraz 2010, New Zealand; People’s Choice Award, Adelaide Hills Stable Hills shiraz 2010; Best Red Wine of the Show, Matua Val-ley shiraz 2010; Best White Wine of the Show, Barwang chardonnay 2011, a McWilliam’s Wine Group brand near Young in NSW; Best Pinot Noir 2011, Sharmans, Tasmania; Best Pinot Noir 2010, Babich Winemaker’s Reserve, New Zea-land; Best Pinot Noir 2009, New Zealand Ra-paura Springs Vineyard Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir, New Zealand; Best Riesling, Forrest, The Doctors’ Riesling 2011, New Zealand; Best Chardonnay, Barwang chardonnay 2011; Best Pi-not Gris, Tasmanian Estates – Tamar Ridge 2011; Best Sauvignon Blanc, Babich, Black Label 2011; Best Mornington Peninsula White, Wyn-nton Ridge chardonnay 2007; Best Mornington Peninsula Red, Baillieu shiraz 2009; Best Spar-kling Wine, Tasmanian Estates – Pirie non vin-tage 2011; Judges Best New Release, Barwang chardonnay 2011; Judges Best Vintage Wine, Matua Valley shiraz 2010; Best Cool Climate Shiraz, Matua Valley shiraz 2010.For all results www.coolclimatewineshow.org.au

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By Keith PlattDALE Stevenson knows he’s in for a strenuous time.

As a shot putter nominated for the Australian Olympic team he will spend the next few weeks in serious training for the main event in England.

Stevenson, 24 and raised at Moo-rooduc, is just back from the United States where he threw an Olympic qualifying 20.63 metres.

The qualifying distance for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was 20.3 metres.

The event was won by Poland’s To-masz Majewski with a throw of 21.51 metres.

Stevenson says the shot put is an energy-sapping exercise that requires daily training to maintain strength and fl exibility.

Part of his training regime this year was competing in the US, which has a larger competitive shot put base than Australia and an athletics season that follows straight on from Australia’s summer.

In the US Stevenson was competing against and training with some of that country’s top performers who will also be in the Olympics.

“The Americans are always a pow-erhouse in the event,” he says of the athletes he counts among his friends.

“Some of my US training partners are the best in the world.

“I’ve got to know them pretty well – it’s a relatively small group.

“The Americans are pretty hospita-ble and when I’m there we all social-ise. It’s a nice relationship.”

Just as Stevenson went to the US to continue competing and hoping to

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qualify for the Olympics, his American opponents had been out here for the Australian summer.

But when it comes to England in July, friendship will take a back seat to competition as the training part-ners take to the world stage throwing 7.26-kilogram (16-pound) steel balls.

Stevenson threw 20.63 in South Carolina and hopes to better that dis-tance in the London Olympics shot put that starts on 3 August.

In the lead-up to that event, Steven-

son will train full time in Australia before spending a month in Germany from 27 June before going to the Aus-tralian training camp at the Tunbridge Wells sports centre, which is south of London.

A training session can involve 30 throws as well as lifting weights in the gym. Of those throws, up to 15 can be “full” throws.

Stevenson’s weekly workout in-volves two gym sessions and four throwing sessions.

He also throws in some meditation and yoga.

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Upended: Cr Graham Pittock says Mornington Peninsula Shire has gone too far with its drink ban, which means having an open bottle of alcohol on the beach at Hastings, Mornington, Safety Beach or Dromana is against the law. Picture: Keith Platt

Lawmakers want backing Lawmakers want backing to ban backyard firesto ban backyard firesBy Keith PlattBACKYARD burning will be stamped out if Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors get their way.

Proposed local laws will see offenders fi ned $2500 for burning waste in an incinerator or the open air.

The ban on backyard burning is spelt out within three local laws being exhibited for public com-ment by the shire.

The local laws cover many activities and parts of daily life, including fi nes of up to $2500 for misuse of rubbish bins or failing to destroy nests of English or European wasps to $1250 for not picking up dog poo or making audio or video re-cordings of council committee meetings.

A $2500 penalty will apply if the occupier of a property does not “immediately notify the coun-cil in writing if his or her approved garbage bin develops a defect, is destroyed or damaged, or is lost or stolen”.

The new local laws roll the existing six into three and, according to governance team leader Mark Howells, are written in more easily un-derstood “plain English”. He said they represent a fresh approach and are the result of “the fi rst comprehensive review and re-write of the local laws since 1995”.

However, they also bring attention to the many laws that council can use to control actions of the public.

Bans on drinking in public places, for instance, mean families can be fi ned for enjoying a late afternoon summer wine or beer on some of the shire’s most popular beaches.

Carrying an open stubby of beer while walking the dog would also attract a fi ne.

Councillors have been assured this would not happen, but some believe the law should either be enforced or not exist.

The proposed ban on backyard or open-air burning has been previously discussed, and sub-sequently abandoned, by the shire.

Incinerators and open fi res are at present only allowed at restricted times on Fridays and Sat-urdays.

Cr Tim Rodgers says the time has come for them to be banned altogether in residential areas.

If adopted, the new laws would mean that in-cinerators and open fi res can only be lit by own-ers of large properties.

Those on properties of less than 2000 square metres must fi nd some other way of disposing of grass, leaves and branches.

The shire charges a fee for its green waste col-lection service and supplies three “free” tip tick-ets with rate notices.

Owners of properties between 2000 and 40,000 square metres can have fi res 10am to 3pm on Fri-days or Saturdays providing they are more than 50 metres away from any neighbouring house.

Landholdings above 40,000 square metres are allowed to have fi res provided they are not within 500 metres of a neighbouring dwelling.

Cr Rodgers said banning backyard burning “has been a passion of mine for a number of years”.

If the new laws were adopted, the peninsula would “be joining most other shires in the state – we’re one of the few left”.

Cr Rodgers said health issues, pollution and amenity were the main reasons for wanting the ban.

“Smoke affects asthmatics and the elderly and there’s the obvious environmental impact from smoke and danger of uncontrolled fi res.”

He said that “ideally” the cost of having green waste collected “won’t be prohibitive”.

“The time of having free waste collections is long gone,” Cr Rodgers said.

By Keith PlattMORNINGTON Peninsula’s strict alcohol bans are discriminatory, disappointing and contravene human rights, according to former mayor Cr Gra-ham Pittock.

He says the shire should dump local laws ban-ning alcohol on beaches, in public places and roads across the peninsula.

Cr Pittock believes police already have enough power to arrest of control drunken and offensive behaviour.

“Under the local law, people are breaking the law by having a wine or a beer on the beach,” he said.

Flouting the law attracts a penalty of $625 for a fi rst offence and $1250 for subsequent offences.

Cr Pittock said the unacknowledged “dark side” of council’s local law is that it is aimed solely at young people.

“In areas like the beach, young people are the ones most likely to be high spirited, but police are already equipped to deal with those situations.

“Council shouldn’t be involved.”While councillors had been reassured that

mums and dads drinking on the beach would be overlooked by police, Cr Pittock felt this was dis-criminating against the young.

It seemed strange that the local law would be administered by police and not council’s own rangers.

Cr Pittock said the issue also raised questions about whether police would be contravening their own standards by not applying the law when they saw it being openly fl outed.

“Who has told them to ignore mums and dads? If we’re going to have a blanket ban against drinking, it should be for everyone, not just dis-criminating against young people.

“I don’t even know if police want these powers.”

Cr Pittock believes council wants to get its new local laws in place before it enters “caretaker” mode 32 days before this year’s October munici-pal elections.

But he has warned adopting the new laws does not mean they will be permanent.

“I’ll be making people aware of what’s hap-pening during the election campaign, because a review of the local law can be undertaken at any time,” Cr Pittock said.

“I believe the laws are discriminating and too discretionary.”

Cr Pittock said he would be urging residents to make submissions against the proposed drink bans, which are part of the proposed local laws about to be exhibited for public comment.

One of the reasons given for the new local laws is that they are presented in a plainer, easier-to-understand style.

However, rolling the existing six local laws into three also includes more restrictions and penal-ties, including bans on backyard burning.

“This council really has too much power – I don’t think banning drinks is anything to do with us.

“There are enough laws already. This is a carry-over from the dark days when council thought it had more power than it did.”

The proposed local law is no different to the ex-isting one, which bans drinking alcohol in public on Australia Day and New Year’s Eve.

Bans across the shire for the rest of the year include car parks at back beaches within Morn-ington Peninsula National Park as well as com-mercial centres and Arthurs Seat.

Alcohol is banned at beaches in Mornington, Mt Martha, Dromana, Rye, Somers, Hastings, Balnarring Beach and near Portsea pier.

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By Mike HastFEDERAL MP Greg Hunt wants local councils in his electorate of Flinders to formally express concern about the coming carbon tax.

But his call, made in letters to Morn-ington Peninsula, Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast councils, is expected to get short shrift from the peninsula shire.

The mayor, Cr Frank Martin, said Mr Hunt’s letter was likely to be discussed on Monday at briefi ngs, but “we’re not into poli tical statements”.

Cr Martin said he was “not into the political side of things and I’m sure most other councillors aren’t either”.

The mayor said the shire’s proposed

rate rise of 3.9 per cent and the $10 increase in the municipal charge “in-cludes the carbon tax”.

“We might write a letter back to Mr Hunt,” Cr Martin said.

Mr Hunt, the Opposition’s spokes-man on climate change, has asked the four councils to “move a motion ex-pressing concern about the cost im pact of the carbon tax” and urged councils to hold a public forum to make resi-dents aware of increased charges as a result of the tax.

“One of the negative impacts of the tax will be additional costs paid by local governments in Australia,” he wrote.

“The total cost on local govern-

ment nationwide, excluding the cost of land fi ll operations, is expected to be a mini mum of $185 million. This is an additional cost on local government, without any form of reimbursement.

“Of particular concern, are the costs that councils will incur directly or indi-rectly on the landfi ll operations coun-cils run or use.

“Landfi ll costs for councils are so signifi cant that the Clean Energy Reg-ulator has warned that more than 100 councils could end up in the federal government’s biggest polluters list.”

But the shire council’s landfi ll at Rye is exempt from the carbon tax as it is too small. Only landfi lls that generate

more than 25,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year will have to pay the tax from mid-2013 – 12 months after the carbon price regime starts on 1 July.

The News sent questions to Mr Hunt to seek clarifi cation of his claims, ask-ing what the tax would cost the shire and if the Rye landfi ll would incur di-rect or indirect costs due to the tax.

Mr Hunt’s media adviser, Tina Mc-Guf fi e, said “we don’t know the total cost to Mornington Peninsula Shire; only they can answer that”.

“That’s partly the reason why Greg wrote to the shire, to encourage it to look at making public the details of its own calculations as to what impact the

carbon tax will have on its operations.”Ms McGuffi e said Casey Council

had “already done the calculations, and it’s a total of $2.3 million, with $1.1 million in the general rates and $1.2 million additional in the waste services charge”.

Casey’s budget is $270 million.In contrast, Melbourne’s Lord May-

or Robert Doyle told ABC radio earlier this month his council was allocating $1.9 million for carbon tax in its al-most $500 million budget.

The federal government’s climate change department says the impact of the tax on an average household’s waste will from 13 to 47 cents a week.

Short shrift for MP’s carbon tax callShort shrift for MP’s carbon tax call

Good garden The entrance to Hastings Westpark Primary School is looking a picture thanks to the school’s gardening group. The group is part of Westpark’s “Living Skill” program, which includes cooking and bike education. Principal Mark Watters said Living Skill was run with support of Hastings & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and the Inner Wheel Club of Mornington Peninsula. “These are important programs for students as they engage them in their education,” Mr Watters said. “The students take great pride with their involvement and take what they have learnt back to the classroom through planning, designing, budgeting and report writing.” He said the group had designed, selected plants and constructed the front gardens of the school.


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New roundabout to bookend High StreetWORK will start next week on a roundabout on the corner of Queen and High streets in Hastings.

The contract has been awarded to Maw Civil Pty Ltd and the work is expected to take until the end of August, weather permitting.

“Recent commercial developments and the urban growth of Hastings have generated higher turning movements at this intersection that has resulted in vehicle congestion and collisions,”

the shire’s senior civil designer Darren Simnett said.

“[The roundabout] will signifi cantly improve traffi c fl ow, improve road safety and provide safe locations for pedestrian crossing facilities.”

While access to abutting properties and adjoining roads will be maintained during the construction period, residents have been encouraged to seek an alternative route during the work.

Beauty and the Pete Radio Port Phillip’s showbiz “royalty” Bob Phillips and Judy Banks chatted with Miss Universe entrant and model Paige Royal and Seven Network newsreader Peter Mitchell, a former Balnarring boy and Peninsula School student, on their Mornings With Sugar and Spice show earlier this month. Bob and Judy broadcast every Thursday 9-11am from RPP-FM’s new studios in Mornington, with a cavalcade of stars past and present always happy to join Bob, the former Nine Network’s legendary producer, and Judy, a former TV presenter who has taught public speaking, television presenting, drama, and radio announcing. Picture: Yanni


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Eye on the ball It was quarter time at the footy on Saturday and as the two Nepean League teams Tyabb and Pearcedale went to their respective huddles on the fi eld, a family of devout Dales’ supporters also went on to the ground to play a bit of kick to kick. No sooner had their well-worn footy been kicked on to the ground than their equally well-worn pet chased after it. With unyielding enthusiasm typical of the family dog, the footy didn’t stand a chance and was rarely away from the K9’s canines. Picture: Yanni

By Mike HastPROPERTY owners in some of the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s least affl uent towns will pay the highest increase in rates, says Alan Nelsen of a ratepayers’ lobby group.

The council on Monday last week approved the draft budget for 2012-13 with a proposed rate in-crease of 3.9 per cent.

But Dr Nelsen, president of Mornington Pe-ninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, says rates in Rosebud and Rosebud West have in-creased by a total of 35 per cent in the past three years, including the proposed jump for 2012-13.

“Rates in Sorrento and Portsea have only in-creased by 10-17 per cent. This is because hous-ing values have increased more in the bottom end of the market than the top end, which is a refl ec-tion of the fi nancial crisis hitting the top end of the market and not the bottom end,” he said.

Dr Nelsen, who holds a Doctorate in Human and Organisational Systems and was involved in fi nancing of private-public partnerships before retirement, has analysed the new budget and says the actual increase in revenue from rates (that is, the additional extra cash in the bucket for 2012-13) is 5.63 per cent not 3.9 per cent.

“It’s an increase from $99 million in 2011-12 to $104.5 million in 2012-13,” he said.

“The difference between 5.63 per cent and 3.9 per cent is that the new properties coming on line in 2011-12 generate additional rate revenue and the $10 increase in the municipal charge (the fi xed part of the rate increase) is not included in the 3.9 per cent.”

He said the 3.9 per cent increase should be seen in light of the predicted 2.75 per cent CPI in-crease for 2012-13 in the Victorian government’s budget.

“This year is a property revaluation year. Al-though properties increase in value the council reduces the rate in the dollar so that the additional amount received from rates for 2012-13 is 5.63 per cent (or 3.9 per cent plus the $10 municipal charge if you use the council’s fi gure),” he said.

“However because it is a rate revaluation year, properties in different areas the change value by different amounts.

“This means that ratepayers in areas where the value has increased more than others will pay a higher share of the increase.

“It is interesting to note that generally the more expensive properties have not increased as much as the lower-valued properties.

“So lower socio-economic areas are bearing the greater rate increase burden.

“This has been accentuated by the increase in the municipal charge over the past three years.

“People with multi-million dollar properties pay the same increase as those with cheaper houses. This is despite the mayor, Cr Frank Mar-tin, saying that council is “very conscious of the current economic circumstances”.

“The mayor acknowledges that “council is very conscious of the current economical circumstanc-es” yet those in the poorest communities are the hardest hit.”

Dr Nelsen said capital and priority works and services were being reduced from $43 million in 2011-12 to $31 million for each of the next two years (2012-13 and 2013-14) then increased to $37 million for the following two years.

“The cut is due to the reduction in capital ex-penditure from $42 million to $24 million, which includes a reduction in expenditure in roads from $21.5 million to $11.2 million, and a $2 million reduction in drainage and $2 million in expendi-ture on building,” he said.

“The council intends to borrow a further $1 million for capital works, but also intends to re-duce debt by $4.3 million despite the additional borrowing.

“Ten years ago the council’s aim was to be debt-free, but in the ensuing years the debt grew to $42 million

“Council’s debt is currently $37.9 million and after paying off $4.3 million will be $33.6 million by the end of the 2012-13 year.”

He said the shire still had one of the highest levels of debt.

“The Pelican Pantry loss for 2011-12 is $319,000. Fortunately the council has leased the Pantry in Hastings to a private operator for a re-turn of about $130,000 which is a turnaround of almost $500,000.”

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New officers at ProbusTHE Hastings Combined Probus Club has elected its new committee for 2012-13 (pictured).

The club enjoys many activities including lunches, morning teas, day trips and four-day tours.

The latest day trip organised by the club was to Phillip Island, visiting the Nobbies, the Vietnam Veterans’ Museum, the chocolate factory and

other points of interest. Lunch was at the RSL club in Cowes.

The Hastings Combined Probus Club has guest speakers at its general meetings, which are held at the Hastings Club in Marine Parade (members room) on the fi rst Monday of each month at 10am and fi nishing at noon and including morning tea.

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IT was all smiles when police arrived at Hastings Primary School on Tuesday 29 May.

They were there to assist in the handover of seven new bikes to the kids for their school bike program.

“We’re proud to have donated $1000 toward these bikes, which has been raised at the Blue Light Disco held at Kings Creek Hotel,” Senior

Constable Tracey Mulvogue said.Wanting to get the best deal for the

kids, the police called Peter Seal from Sealy’s Cycles in Mornington, and he was happy to lend a hand.

A phone call was made and Apollo agreed to help with the supply of seven Apollo Radius bikes.

“I’m really pleased to be involved in this program,” Peter Seal said.

“With the assistance of Apollo, we were able to get a great deal for the kids.”

The Blue Light Disco is for 8-14 year olds.

It is held monthly at Kings Creek Hotel.

For information about the next Blue Light Disco, call Kings Creek Hotel on 5979 2989.

Disco donation seals bike dealReady to roll: Senior Constables Tracey Mulvogue and Kate Anderson with Izzy, Zali, Harry, Jack, Jordon, Zac and Alex.Peter Seal of Sealy’s Cycles is on the right.

THE state government will install automated fi re danger rating signs on the peninsula before summer.

Nepean MP Martin Dixon said the signs would “typically be located along the roadsides of high-traffi c areas that are on route to high-risk bushfi re areas and as identifi ed by the

operational needs of both the CFA and DSE”.

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By Peter McCulloughTHERE is probably nothing that catches our attention, or gains our re-spect, more than a lone crusader. Con-vinced of the worthiness of his cause, he takes on the disbelieving bureau-crats to eventually prove that he was right and that their assumptions were incorrect. Such a person is Lambis En-glezos, AM.

At a recent lunch, members of Hast-ings U3A were entertained by Lambis who, in an illustrated address, told how his obsession with the fate of hundreds of Diggers missing since 1916 led to the discovery of the largest military grave in Western Europe in decades. The “grave” consisted of a number of pits that had been dug by the Germans behind their lines to bury enemy sol-diers following the previously little-known Battle of Fromelles.

The Battle of Fromelles, 19-20 July 1916, was a brief but heroic action fought when the murderous Battle of the Somme had been raging for almost three weeks. The attack at Fromelles was a feint ordered to stop the Ger-mans sending troops south to reinforce their battered comrades on the Som-me, and the Australian 5th Division and the British 61st Division were se-lected for the attack. The action was poorly planned, slapdash in its execu-tion and the outcome was horrendous. In 14 hours of bitter fi ghting the 5th Division lost 5533 men killed, wound-ed or missing, and ceased to function as a fi ghting force. It was the worst 14 hours in Australian military history with the losses exceeding our com-bined losses in the Boer War, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Australians had to cross more

than 200 metres of open ground to reach the German line, which was on higher ground (the Sugarloaf sali-ent). A few made it through, only to be cut off, captured or killed as they tried desperately to return to the Allied trenches. From no-man’s land came the haunting cries of the wounded or dying. One young Australian, blinded by his wounds, staggered about in no-man’s land and cried out for sev-eral days. His mates called out to him and vainly tried to direct him back to the Australian lines until the Germans

mercifully shot him. Although ordered not to, many Australians crept out to rescue mates. In fact as many as 30 Australian soldiers were killed in the days afterwards trying to retrieve the wounded and the dead.

The 5th Division was made up of new recruits with a sprinkling of Gal-lipoli veterans. Those killed ranged in age from 43 down to private John Gor-don who, at 15 years and 10 months, was the youngest recorded Digger to be killed in action. Also killed were fi ve VFL footballers including George

Challis who, only 10 months earlier, helped Carlton win the 1915 premier-ship at the MCG.

On the outskirts of Fromelles is the Australian Memorial Park, which con-tains the emotive “Cobbers” statue, the work of Melbourne sculptor Pe-ter Corlett. It depicts Sergeant Simon Fraser carrying a wounded comrade to safety. During one of several trips into no-man’s land Fraser heard a weak voice call out “Don’t forget me, cob-ber”. The expression came to symbol-ise the bond of mateship that held the

Australians together in those terrible days.

Enter Lambis Englezos. With a longstanding interest in military his-tory, the retired Melbourne art teacher developed a special regard for a small group of Fromelles survivors who he met in the 1990s. Ten years ago he started adding up the numbers of the missing and found a discrepancy. Aware of rumours that there was a mass burial site at nearby Pheasant Wood, and learning from the farmer that nothing would grow in a particu-lar part of the fi eld, he obtained aerial photographs from the Imperial War Museum that showed the sudden ap-pearance of burial pits behind the Ger-man lines. Painstaking examination of 1336 Red Cross fi les revealed a letter to the family of a Melbourne man, Second Lieutenant Jack Bawden, sug-gesting that he could be buried in one of fi ve large British collective graves outside Pheasant Wood.

The initial approach to the Austral-ian Army history unit was not well received: they could not believe that the postwar recovery units would have missed mass graves. However in 2006 a German document dated 21 July 1916 was submitted; it ordered the construction of mass graves for 400 “English” soldiers behind Pheasant Wood. This was confi rmed by a geo-physical survey the following year, and by 2009 a team had started the excavation of skeletal remains and ar-tefacts buried in thick, sticky clay.

The end result was that 250 sol-diers were found, 203 of whom are thought to be Australian. With the assistance of families who lost rela-tives at Fromelles, DNA testing has

Fromelles crusader visits Hastings

Personal crusade: Lambis Englezos addresses Hastings U3A. Picture: Max Hem

In sight of a massacre: Fromelles church sits just near the burial pits and the new cemetery.Excavations underway: Pheasant Wood from the rear of the church in April 2009. The photo shows the beginning of the excavations that uncovered the lost diggers.Lasting tribute: Cobbers statue in the Australian Memorial Park at Fromelles.

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Iconic photo: Men of the 53rd Batallion prepare to attack at Fromelle, 19 July 1916. Of the eight men, only three survived the action, and those three were wounded.

enabled the authorities to identify 119 of the Australian soldiers. Sadly Jack Bawden, the subject of the Red Cross letter, was not among them.

Heaped into the six pits were at least 18 Victorians, from inner-city Brunswick, South Melbourne and Northcote, suburban Canterbury, and from regional Bunyip, Nhill and Al-berton. They were postal workers, plasterers, butchers, grocers, stonefi t-ters and farmers, looking for adven-ture and keen to travel the world.

One pit revealed two brothers – Samuel and Eric Wilson – lying side by side; whether it was a coincidence or an act of compassion no one knows. The Wilsons were one of 26 pairs of

brothers killed at Fromelles; two fa-ther-son combinations also lost their lives.

The fi rst new Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in 50 years was es-tablished on land opposite the church at Fromelles and on 30 January 2010 the fi rst of the burials took place. On 19 July, the 94th anniversary of the battle, the last of the 250 soldiers was buried with full military honours.

While Lambis Englezos is pleased with the results of his persistence, he is not content to rest on his laurels; he is now researching the recovery of two other battle sites. These are Bullecourt in northern France and Krithia at Gal-lipoli.

On the other side A runner for the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infan-try Regiment, which was entrenched at the Sugarloaf when the Australians attacked on July 19, was a small man with a curious moustache. He was the son of an Austrian customs offi cer who had been born out of wedlock with the name Alois Schicklgruber, which he later changed to Hitler. The whole course of history could have been different if young Adolph had stuck his head above the parapet and an Australian bullet had found its mark in 1916. Come to think of it, things may have been different if Adolph’s father had not changed his name; “Heil Schicklgruber” may not have caught on.

BEFORE the excavations could get underway at Pheasant Wood, a few artefacts were found close to the surface. One of these was badge given to Harry Willis by the Shire of Alberton at the time of his enlistment.

Private Willis, a farm labourer from Yarram, joined the 31st Bat-talion in 1915. He had 14 siblings but his three older brothers had en-listed with instructions that Harry was to stay home and help run the farm. However the temptation was too great; Harry forged his moth-er’s signature and enlisted. Eleven months later, on 19 July 1916, he was dead.

DNA was obtained from Harry’s niece, 93-year-old Yarram resident Marjorie Whitford whose grandson (Tim) was a key fi gure in assisting Lambis Englezos in the push for an offi cial search for the men. It gave the family great satisfaction that one of the fi rst Australians to be identifi ed in 2010 was Private Harry Willis. The discovery meant that the epitaph that Harry Willis’ grief-stricken mother composed in 1918 was inscribed on the head-stone prior to the memorial service on 19 July, 2010. It simply read: “Beloved son of John and Janet Willis of Alberton, Victoria.”

Private Henry Victor WillisDiscovered at Fromelles:

PRIVATE John Joseph Goulding, 31st Battalion, was from South Brisbane, Queensland. A 32-year-old labourer prior to enlisting on 30 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with B Company from Melbourne aboard HMAT Wandilla on 9 November 1915.

He was captured at Fromelles in France on 19 July 1916 and while being held by the Germans as a prisoner of war, he died that same day.

After the war, his grave could not be located and he was commemorated on the Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France. Probably nothing could be more heartbreaking than the letter (below) written by the soldier’s mother in 1916.

It was found two years ago in the National Archives by Lambis’ fellow researcher (and great nephew of Private Harry Willis) Tim Whitford. It was read out at the dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux this year.

The grief was too great for Alice Goulding as she died a few years after writing the letter. In March of this year the remains of Jack Goulding were identifi ed.

Private John Joseph Goulding


By Mike HastIF you’ve spent time on peninsula beaches be-tween Mornington and Port sea and admired the solid stone seawalls, you’ve seen veteran stone-mason Rex Hepner’s handiwork.

Mr Hepner has built walls on the coast of Port Phillip for almost 60 years and earlier this month received the 2012 lifetime achievement award at the Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards.

The awards were started in 2011 by the penin-sula branch of the National Trust in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Shire.

This year’s event was on Friday night 18 May at historic Mt Martha House, coincidentally just up the road from one of Mr Hepner’s immove-able walls.

As fate would have it, his son Tim Hepner, also a stonemason, collected an award in the “profes-sional and heritage trade skills” category for his work at the Dromana Pier precinct.

There were 16 awards in fi ve categories.National Trust branch president Judy Walsh

said Mr Hepner senior had built masonry works on the peninsula over many years.

They included stone memorials in Mornington Memorial Park, using granite rescued from Rob-ert Watson’s Melrose Run in Mt Martha, built in the 1870s.

Mr Hepner is also responsible for the entrance to Hillview Quarries in Boundary Rd, Dromana – no prizes for guessing where the stone was sourced – and, most recently, the forecourt of Dromana Pier where he helped his son Tim in-tegrate new stone walls into the seawalls Hepner senior built years ago.

The problem of joining new and old was solved when Mr Hepner informed his son he still had the moulds of the distinctive wave defl ector seawalls that keep Port Phillip waters at bay.

Mornington and Mt Martha fi gured prominent-ly at the awards.

The recently restored Mornington Band Hall, now called Mornington Park Pavilion by the shire, was honoured in the category “restoration of a heritage place”.

Architect Steve Hofer of Williams Kaye Hofer in Mornington collected an award in the “pro-fessional and heritage trade skills” category for architectural management the project, and David Hampton of the shire for project management.

Oak Hill Gallery on Mornington-Tyabb Rd, an 1892 Italianate-style Victorian villa, received a gong for “creative re-use of a heritage place”.

Gilpip Bayside Projects won an award in this

category for its redevelopment into apartments of the former St Macartan’s Primary School in Tanti Ave, part of which was destroyed by fi re last Oc-tober and rebuilt again.

Friends of Tanti Creek in Mornington won the award for “sustainability/greening of a heritage place” for its fi ve-year restoration of the creek estuary.

An award for “restoration of a heritage place” was won by Jarrod Ruch, senior ranger at The Briars Park, for re-establishing the historic kitch-en garden and apple orchard at the old homestead.

The awards were presented by shire mayor Cr Frank Martin and Dr Graeme Blackman, chair-man of the National Trust.The awardsRestoration of a heritage place Flinders Cargo Shed – restoration of an indus-trial heritage place. St John’s Church Sorrento – restoration of the Prince Consort window.Mornington Band Hall. The Briars Homestead, Mt Martha (Jarrod Ruch).Creative re-use of a heritage place Oak Hill Gallery. Gilpip Bayside Projects. “Eagle” in Cape Schanck (Rod Cull) – reloca-tion, restoration and adaptive reuse of a place of architectural signifi cance.Sustainability/greening of a heritage place Friends of Tanti Creek.Professional and heritage trade skills Ray Watts Design, Blairgowrie – sympathetic extension design to existing limestone cottage “Narbeth”, Sorrento. Tim Hepner, Hepner Masonry. James Charlwood Pty Ltd (Cathedral Stone) – restoration of mullion and window hoods to Prince Consort window at St John’s Church, Sor-rento. Geoffrey Wallace Stained Glass – stained glass restoration of Prince Consort window panels St John’s Church, Sorrento. David Hodkinson – engineering design works including the use of spliced studs at Flinders Cargo Shed. Steve Hofer, Williams Kaye Hofer Mornington – excellence in architectural management of res-toration works to Flinders Cargo Shed and Morn-ington Band Hall. David Hampton.Lifetime achievement award Rex Hepner, stonemason.

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Preservation champs: National Trust branch president Judy Walsh, left, Rex Hepner, Cr Frank Martin, Tim Hepner and Rod Cull at the heritage awards.

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Ray White Real Estate69 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3555


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Address: 192 Hendersons Road, BITTERNPrice: $825,000Agency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003Agent: Ben Tallon, 0419 339 489

FROM this stunning lifestyle property you can get away from all the white noise of society and, if preferred, everyone else, with only the native fauna as your neighbours and birdsong as your wake up call. This extremely private property has a two-way entrance fl anked by trim native gardens and fl owering gums. At the end of the driveway stands a modern Australiana ranch-style home ready to welcome you. It is a beautifully presented home with a formal entry leading into a series of living zones, measuring more than 260 square metres. A combined formal lounge and dining room, with open fi replace, can be closed off from the centrally located timber kitchen, which is part of a larger open-plan area. The smart-looking kitchen has stylish countertops, underbench oven and stainless-steel dishwasher. Timber windows face a landscaped courtyard garden. The adjoining casual dining area and delightful lounge room have a free-standing wood heater and split-system air-conditioner. There are four bedrooms and a large separate study with book cases. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in dressing room. The lifestyle aspects of the property are impressive – every morning you can throw off the bed covers and dive into an indoor heated pool, fully enclosed by a glass atrium and surrounded by fern gardens and complete with changing room. If you still need more exercise you can play a few sets of tennis or take a walk around the 8094-square metre (two-acre) site. For romantic occasions have a picnic on your own private island in the middle of an ornamental lake. Outbuildings include a large double bay steel shed and a double carport. The land is dotted with several charming spots to take in the serenity and enjoy your own tranquil piece of paradise.

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The one that you wantWITH great street appeal, this neat brick home has a touch of character about it and represents a perfect low-maintenance home for people wanting to downsize. The 810-square metre block has been perfectly maintained with manicured lawns and there is a variety of trees and native plants. Through the single carport alongside the home is a steel double garage with paved area in front, and further to the back of the block is a smaller garden shed. There is a nice undercover patio, which during the warmer months will extend the living area. A roller blind can partially enclose this area. The three bedrooms all have built-in robes and the larger main bedroom has a dual-entry bathroom with separate shower and vanity.

Address: 13 Michelle Drive, HASTINGSPrice: $295,000 – $320,000Agency: Bay West Real Estate Hastings, 87 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412Agent: Sean Crimmins, 0411 734 814

59792288 1/109 High StreetHastings, Vic. 3915

Where some people might see a lot of work, others see opportunity. For all the handy people, renovators and investment opportunists, stop scouring the newspapers and internet for renovator’s delights... You’ve just found it.Situated in the growing township of Hastings, it’s not hard to see that many home owners have been securing properties for investment here considering the near completion of the Peninsula Freeway as well as the potential port expansion. This home is not for the feint-hearted. Bring your overalls, roll up your sleeves and get stuck into it. The structure of the property appears very solid and sits on a good size block with plenty of yard space. The rest is all up to you. Renovate, restore, replace. Bunnings Hardware is now in town so the availability of materials could not be easier. Keep in mind that rental returns are now at a premium in Hastings or you may be looking to enter home ownership and are not afraid of home restoration... Come on... Show us what you’re capable of.

8 Otway Court HastingsNow The Fun Begins

Auction Saturday 16th June 2012 at 1.00pmInspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pmAgent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Be immediately impressed by this modern homethat is light and bright with a neutral decor. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 more bedrooms with BIR’s. Stylish & functional kitchen with island bench, d/w and overlooking the open plan family and dining areas. Also boasting GDH, double garage and side access to back yard which is ready and waiting for you to create your own private oasis.

19 Sunset Rise HastingsAs-New Metricon Home Offering Spacious Living

Price Offers over $390,000Inspect Saturday 2.00-2.30pmAgent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Situated in “Old Tyabb” this gorgeous 3BR home offers privacy and a peaceful setting. Established gardens to both the front and rear yards with timber decking front and back also. Inside is a stunning Tassie Oak kitchen with cupboards galore & d/w. A host of other extras such as polished floorboards, roman blinds, spa bath and GDH all add up to the presentation of an excellent property.

10 Wills Street HastingsHome Sweet Home

Price Offers over $350,000Inspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pmAgent Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

A fi ne blendWITH space and comfort, this is a fi ne opportunity to secure a fi rst home or rental investment property. The interior is surprisingly large with a main open-plan area running the width of the home. Incorporating a nice kitchen with dishwasher, wall-oven and pantry, there is an adjoining casual meals area to the left and to the right a more formal area with carpeted fl oor that leads into the lounge room. The three bedrooms are all double size and have space to install built-in robes. The bathroom is very presentable with a corner vanity, large glass shower and toilet. The block has been kept neat and tidy and is perfectly fl at with garden paths leading to a series of sheds. The cobbled driveway at the front merges with a concrete driveway that extends to a second, steel double garage. The property has been set up for wheelchair access with ramps at the front and side of the home.

Address: 10 McCallum Street, HASTINGSPrice: $375,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

Hard to resistFROM an elevated position, this charming home has a pleasant outlook over a parkland reserve. A well-presented interior features a neutral colour scheme to allow new owners to add their own personal fl air and there are good quality carpets and window furnishings throughout. From the separate lounge room you come through into a nicely tiled open-plan dining area, which includes the kitchen with an under-bench oven and stainless-steel rangehood. There is a gas wall furnace and a split-system air-conditioner. An adjoining outdoor entertaining area is very private, all the better to fully enjoy the romantic spa hot tub. The grounds are very child friendly with plenty of space for trampolines and other play equipment.

Address: 117 Clarendon Drive, SomervillePrice: $379,500Agency: L J Hooker Real Estate Somerville, Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, Somerville, 5978 0044Agent: Chris Wong, 0408 993 711


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4/82 high street, hastings

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HastingsNeg over $280,000

As New Villas

As new 2BR open plan villa unit, gourmet kitchen, gas s/steel appliances & dishwasher. 2BR BIRs, semi ens, heating & cooling, private rear courtyards & lug. Still under Builders warranty. Currently leased @ $290pw to excellent tenants.

5979 8833

Three bedroom recently refurbished cedar home with spacious loungeroom, separate dining area with wood heater, well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and air conditioning. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, two more bedrooms with robes and family bathroom. Outside is complete with landscaped gardens, new clothesline, pathways, carport and new fencing. Plenty of room for the boat, caravan and trailer and easy access to parkland, schools, shops & transport.

CRIB POINT $339,000 negotiableLarge Family Home - Quiet SurroundsFamily Home in Quiet Locale

CRIB POINT $400,000 - $445,000

This home would suit the family that needs space & storage. A large lounge room has a Coonara heater, large kitchen & meals area with gas appliances inc.

WIR, 2 more bedrooms with BIR’s plus 4th bedroom or study. Patio doors through to large paved undercover entertaining area, front & rear gardens, double garage with side access and power plus powered workshop at rear and garden shed.

A Ready Made InvestmentHASTINGS $255,000 - $265,000

kitchen with gas s/steel appliances, near-new oven & d/w. Three bedrooms with BIR’s, family bathroom + r/cycle air-conditioner, outside gardens have a garden shed and all set in a quiet court location, an easy walk to local schools, shops, bus & train line. Current return of $1127 per month.

Welcome Home25 Banksia Crescent, TYABB $365,000 - $385,000

This well-presented home is set among native gardens with a bright & open

to the oversized covered entertaining area, kitchen comes with gas cooking, dishwasher and there is a separate lounge room. Three bedrooms all with BIR’s, semi-ensuite, separate toilet and large laundry. Also included is gas ducted heating, lock up garage, ample off street parking for caravan/boat.

Entry level brick veneer home offering three bedrooms with built in robes, gas appliances throughout including wall furnace, electric cooking, spacious living area, family bathroom with bath and separate toilet. Good sized yard, with carport and lock up garage / shed. Previously leased at $270 pw, ideal

HASTINGS Auction: Saturday 14th July at 1pmForthcoming Auction

CRANHAVEN ROAD - An exclusive release of 5 blocks in a popular position in

secure your dream block!Contact the exclusive marketing and selling agent

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Address: 118-120 Victoria Street, HASTINGSPrice: $255,000 – $265,000Agency: MC Real Estate, 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833Agent: Michael Curry, 0409 410 456

Perfect 10FOR seasoned property investors and retirees or even fi rst home buyers, this exclusive release of 10 brand-new units could be of interest. The handsome group of units all have two bedrooms, the main bedroom with built-in robes and a dual-entry bathroom.A large bathroom has a separate shower and vanity and all wet areas, including the separate toilet and laundry, are tiled.

Each residence has a modern kitchen with stainless-steel Fisher and Paykel appliances, including a gas cooktop and dishwasher. The living area has split-system heating and cooling. All 10 are available with vacant possession and for investors the expecterd rental return is about $260 a week. For private buyers, the units are in an excellent location close to the foreshore and walking tracks.


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HASTINGS 7 Floyd Court

PRICE: Offers Over $300,000VIEW: Saturday 11.00-11.30amAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

This stunning two bedroom executive residence has its own street frontage and three car spaces. Comprises a large lounge room, family dining room and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Double grand master bedroom with triple B.I.R’s.Main bathroom features gleaming finishes. Gas ducted heating, ceiling fans & single lock-up garage with side access. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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TYABB 24 William Street

PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: Saturday 2.30-3.00pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

This family home offers two large and light filled living areas. The home also comes complete with gas heating and split system air-con. Each bedroom is spacious with the master including W.I.R and ensuite. The property also boasts a large outdoor pergola, perfect for entertaining. Plus, a double carport and three large sheds on a large alllotment. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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BITTERN 67 The Bittern Boulevard

PRICE: $455,000 - $475,000VIEW: Saturday 12.45-1.15pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

On entering this four bedroom home you will be captivated by the spaciousness; both dining and family area looks out onto the covered outdoor entertaining! All bedrooms are large and all have B.I.R’s, master has W.I.R & full ensuite. The sealed driveway leads to the remote controlled double garage. This home is as new and is still under builders warranty! Contact Exclusive Agent.

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SPLENDID ISOLATION

Ideal holiday homes, hobby farmlet or investment property. Total of 2428 sqm block with 2 x 2 bedroom houses - all on 1 title. Only 300m to foreshore and zoned Special Use - Port related zoning. This is a rare opportunity for the astute buyer. Must be sold! Contact Exclusive Agent.

VIEW: Saturday 1.30-2.00pmAUCTION:FOR SALE NOW or AUCTION on June 16, 2012 at 2.00pm.Terms 10% deposit,Balance 60 days.AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road,Hastings 5979 3555

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8HASTINGS 11 Cemetery Road

MANY OPTIONS

Quality four bedroom open plan main residence with soaring pine lined cathedral ceilings! Double garage under roof plus additional double garage to rear and verandah on three sides! There is a second three bedroom home under the same roof to rear with connecting verandah. Set on almost 3/4 acre, with planning permit issued for three lot subdivision. Contact Exclusive Agent.

VIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Chris Watt 0417 588 321OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road,Hastings 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 9 Phillip Court

PRICE: $359,950VIEW: Saturday 12.00-12.30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

This home will tick every box on your checklist! 630sqm block close to public transport & located in a very secure area. Featuring 4.5 bedrooms, ensuite, new floating floors, new bathroom inc. spa bath, new kitchen, double carport and garage, outdoor pergola and renovated throughout. The property also has an abundance of fruit trees. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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SomervilleShop15, 17 Eramosa Road West, Somerville.

SOMERVILLE 117 Clarendon DriveMake this gem your residenceSitting high side of the street with views to the parkland reserve & close to all amenities, this cute & charming residence is superbly presented & features spacious lounge with light bright neutral tones and colours, gas wall furnace, s/system air-conditioning, wall to wall carpet, modern kitchen with meals area and adjoining outdoor entertaining area. Extras include spa, automatic double lock up garage, landscaped front &rear garden. Just irresistible.

Inspect Anytime

For Sale $379,500

Contact Milton Brown 0418 326 044

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LJ Hooker Somerville 5978 0044 Shop 15/17 Eramosa Rd. West

MOUNT ELIZA 40-42 Claremont StreetRoom for mum / separate teen accomodationOR JUST A REALLY BIG HOUSE, IT’S YOUR CHOICE. A total of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 separate lounge rooms, big rumpus, 2 kitchens with family areas plus the character of sunken lounge with

heaps of parking on a block of approx. 1400sqm with double garage. Currently set up as dual living with own entrances. Big timber deck patio backs onto reserve, must be the areas best value at this price.

Inspect Anytime

For Sale $655,000


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SOMERVILLE 35 Deanswood Drive

No mistake, just sensational valueAND THE VENDOR WANTS IT SOLD. Four bedrooms, full ensuite, huge double garage plus double carport and ducted heating, split systemair-conditioner, huge family room, fabulous kitchen with dishwasher, under bench oven and hotplates. Big block, big covered patio and even a spa. Opposite park and playground.

Inspect Anytime

For Sale $375,000


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FRANKSTON 3/17 Heatherhill Road

Frankston high zone - best value in townTHIS UNIT IS JUST LIKE A HOUSE. A rear unit in a superb complex with huge private yard, mostly paved. Giant lounge/dining with cathedral

bathrooms both with mirrored robes, superb quality drapes, separate

possible room for camper or trailer. Great investment or live in. Walk tothe shops. Don’t hesitate here!

Inspect Anytime

For Sale $275,000 plus


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5978 0044SOMERVILLE


Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 YearsSatchwells

Recycled beams, clinker bricks, soaring timber lined ceilings are only a few of the bonuses incorporated in this prestigious property. The home comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, lounge, family room, renovated kitchen with stone benchtops - all overlooking a solar heated in-ground pool and mod grass tennis court with pavillion. Three paddocks are ideal for a couple of horses, large shedding is ideal for tradesman. The perfect property for a young family who like entertaining and a resort lifestlye.

Address: 12 Hunts RoadInspect: Saturday 2.00-3.00pmContact: Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963 Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368

INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED ATTIC STYLE

POOL & TENNIS COURT

BITTERNASKING $1,150,000

Great opportunity to add value to this brick veneer, tiled roof home. Needing a coat of paint, new carpets and a few other bits and pieces

of returning around $260 per week. Double steel garage on the large allotment, set in a quiet court with easy reach of all Hastings has to offer. This is a chance not to be missed.

NOTE: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Only one private dwelling per allotment

COMPACT 3 BEDROOM, BRICK VENEER HOME ON 834sqm ALLOTMENT,

IN NEED OF A RENOVATION.

HASTINGSMORTGAGEE’S AUCTION: SATURDAY 16th JUNE at 1.00pm

Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pmContact: Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963

Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 30-60 days

1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageHASTINGS

BALNARRING

03 5979 1888

03 5983 5509

1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring Village

HASTINGS

BALNARRING

03 5979 1888

03 5983 5509

SatchwellsHASTINGS

ASKING $315,000 - $345,000

Two remaining three bedroom units located 2 kilometres from Hastings central and set in a semi-rural setting. Stand alone, architecturally designed units with double garage and ensuite. Features a full range of quality options including:

Stone top benches Stainless steel appliances Ducted heating Split system air-conditioning Roller blinds to common areas 2,000 litre water tank

Quality carpet & tiles Remote access to the garage

First home buyers qualify for the $20,000 First Home Buyers Grant if purchased before the 30th June, 2012

Address: 300 High StreetInspect: By AppointmentContact: Don McKenzie 0419 955 177

BOTANICA HASTINGS A TOUCH OF CLASS

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

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Pretty as a pictureTHIS classic, attic-style cedar family home is set on a large allotment of 1366 square metres (approx) of gardens that include a Balinese-inspired hut with thatched roof and a massive clear-span shed with power and a double roller door. The home features extensive use of timbers throughout, which provides a very warm and rustic atmosphere.The fl oor plan has a nice fl ow from room to room and there is ample space for relaxed family living. The lower level comprises a large open-plan living and dining space with a kitchen area, all serviced by a gas log fi re and split-system air-conditioner. A separate formal sitting room opens onto the timber deck and there is a separate study and a powder room for guests. Upstairs are the three bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring an ensuite and walk-in robe and access to a private balcony, a television or games room for the kids and the main bathroom.

Address: 3 Ti-Tree Court, SOMERSPrice: $745,000Agency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888Agent: Andrew Satchwell, 0418 321 961


Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

www.satchwells.com.au1/97 High Street

14 Balnarring VillageCnr Cook and Wood Streets

HASTINGSBALNARRINGFLINDERS

03 5979 188803 5983 550903 5989 0744

Satchwells

BITTERNOffers invited over $355,000

A SURPRISE PACKAGE

HASTINGSAsking $419,000

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BITTERNAsking $429,950

IDEAL LOCATION, IDEAL SIZE & IDEAL LIVING

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STUNNING RURAL RETREAT

15 Island View Drive - Inspect Sat 2.30-3.00pm

BITTERNP.O.A.

KINFAUNS SPECTACULAR10 Warranda - Inspect Sat 12.00-12.30pm


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A UNIQUE 2 FOR 1 PACKAGE19 Rosemary Drive - Inspect 11.00-11.30am

4 Goris Close - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

9 Goris Close - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

HASTINGSNeg Over $620,000

AN AFFORDABLE DREAM

HASTINGS

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MERRICKSAsking $1.15 - $1.25m

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195 Hendersons Road - Inspect 3.00-3.30pm

HASTINGSAsking $235,000 Neg

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TYABBAsking $947,000

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

Tallon

DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857

NIGEL EVANSPhone:0439 540 055

RED HILL

Mud Brick Masterpiece

For Sale: $770,000

If you are looking for the peaceful life this home is it! Set in the tranquil surrounds of Red Hill this architect designed double story home overlooks a 1/3 acre of land. Walk

lounge awaits, which leads through to the kitchen and dining area. The home features 4 bedrooms - main with walk in robe and full ensuite, a separate study, high pitched

Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres)

For Sale: $949,000

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

BITTERN

HASTINGS

Make An Offer - Vendor Says Sell

For Sale: $269,500

Pick your own builder and design your dream home on a block of 609m2. Situated on a corner block in a quiet location framed by trees with views overlooking the Hastings Football Oval. It’s an ideal position for family safety. This is your chance to live in the ‘Toorak’ end of Hastings, the Old Tyabb area.

HASTINGS

Make An Offer - Vendor Says Sell

For Sale: $295,000

Pick your own builder and design your dream home on the largest block in the estate. Situated at the end of the court in a quiet location framed by trees and close to recreational facilities. It’s an ideal position for family safety. This is your chance to live in the ‘Toorak’ end of Hastings, the Old Tyabb area. (we have a range of plans starting from $140,000)

BITTERN

Country Style Living

For Sale: $385,000

Set on a beautiful treed block of 847m2. This home has sprawling verandahs, three edrooms, main bedroom overlooks garden and has FES with spa bath. The open plan lounge/dining has exposed beams, gas heating & A/C also with garden outlook. The modern kitchen with servery, s/steel upright gas cooker, dishwasher, pantry & stained glass window adds to the country feel. The home has been tastefully decorated with as new carpets.

HASTINGS

Spotlight On McCallum

Inspect: Sat 16th June 11.30am-12.30pmFor Sale: $375,000

rental investment. Walking distance to shops, doctors and transport, this neat 3 bedder is set on a large block of land with plenty of sheds. A modern kitchen has wall oven, gas cook top and dishwasher, lounge incorporates formal dining and there is gas heating, double carport, well maintained lawns & concrete driveway.

BITTERN

Picture Perfect

For Sale: $395,000

As new 3BR home set on a corner block with double

good quality carpets, the main bedroom has a WIR & FES with double shower. BIR’s to other bedrooms. A modern kitchen has s/steel inc. gas cook top, under bench oven & d/w. The lounge at the rear of the home overlooks the timber decked outdoor area & garden. Main bathroom & laundry, double garage and ducted heating.

SIDE ACCESS

CRIB POINT

Sandstone Lodge

For Sale: $475,000

Ideal for the larger family the home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara wood heater adjacent to the meals and a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances. The main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms are on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIR’s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage shed with power, concrete slab, water tanks, pergola and verandahs to keep the harsh sun out.

HASTINGS

Exquisite Two Bedroom Unit

For Sale: $345,000

Close to the shopping precinct, this immaculate unit will delight with a large lounge/dining area overlooking the kitchen that has solid timber cupboards, upright gas

throughout. Large main bathroom has shower & bath, there is a separate laundry & 2 bedrooms have BIR’s. Private courtyard with gate access, beautifully landscaped with extensive colour.

HASTINGS

Land For Sale

For Sale: $412,870

Buy off the plan and save on stamp duty.4 bedrooms 2 bathroomsLiving room Family/meals areaRumpus room W.I.R to mainBIR’s to bedrooms Double garage

HASTINGS

Build Your Dream

For Sale: $220,000

Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Rear block of 512m2 with all services available. (we have a range of plans starting from $140,000)

CRIB POINT

Price Alert

For Sale: $225,000

This 2BR unit at the end of the court must be one of the lowest priced units on the market, with a rental return of $180.00 per week and leased until January 2013, this is an ideal investment. The unit comes with a good size lounge with gas heating, separate bathroom & laundry, meals area and galley kitchen with gas cooking. Outside there is a good back yard with a vegie patch & single carport. Theproperty needs a bit of T.L.C.

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Hop, Skip & Jump

For Sale: $295,000

This well maintained unit is a must see. Two bedrooms, main with dual access bathroom, separate laundry, large lounge with high vaulted ceilings & meals area. The modern kitchen has under bench oven & gas cook top, a third room could be used as a study or bedroom. The home comes with gas heating & air-conditioning and single garage. Leased until November 2012, walking distance to shopping, doctors surgery & foreshore.

HASTINGS

More Than Meets The Eye

For Sale: $340,000

Be pleasantly surprised the moment you walk through the door of this tastefully renovated home. Features include three bedrooms all with BIR’s, modern kitchen with dishwasher, bathroom, separate toilet, gas wall

boards and single carport with provision for more off street parking and all positioned on a low maintenance 561 sqm approx. parcel of land.

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TYABB

Live the Country Life

For Sale: $850,000

with timber cupboards, upright gas cooker and d/w. A large

and ducted heating. Outside is a large colourbond shed and may smaller sheds. Property divided into 8 paddocks with electric fencing and 30,000L tank water. The home has mains water, natural gas and electricity including solar power. Lifestyle property with possible income stream.

CRIB POINT

Business Zone 1 - Development Opp.

Ideal for display yard, retail shops or retail

For Sale: $380,000

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

A lifestyle village for the over 50s - Sell Your Existing Home+ Buy at Parklands= Reap the Financial Rewards

email us at [email protected] A.H. Brad Wilcox 0419 583 634

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

$170,000$139,900 Sealing of our roads is almost complete

Limited number of homes available

SECURE LONG TERM TENURE

SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL

$140,000 $210,000

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

5979 2700

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

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 [email protected]

Our single goal at Baywest is to realise the best return for the

investor in the most professional manner.

Low fee, High service. Rental properties wanted!

THINKING OF SELLING?We can help you

every step of the way. Take advantage of the most enthusiastic and dynamic team in the

Western Port area today. Call Sean or Lee now!

LEE SWIFT 0434 871 [email protected]

Call Sue Now!!

[email protected]

HASTINGS

THE OPPORTUNITY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

HASTINGS $330,000 plus

WALK TO TOWN

COVERING THE WESTERN PORT REGIONHastings, Somerville, Tyabb,

Crib Point & Bittern

MAKE YOUR MOVE!

HASTINGS $215,000 each

If you want the best...Talk To The Best...Talk To BAYWEST!

VENDOR TESTIMONIALDear Sean,

Mr Murphy and myself, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the help and hard work you put in for the selling of our house: 133 Victoria Street Hastings.You know we will recommend you to any prospective clients, should we hear of them. Of all the agents previously involved in the marketing of our property you were the champion, especially as far as we are concerned.

Many Thanks,

Betty and Paddy Murphy.


(03) 5979 8003www.btre.com.au

Ben Tallon Real Estate Pty Ltd1/34 High Street Hastings 3915

“Your Local Expert”B T R E YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

®

Hastings $229,000

Walk To The WaterBeautiful position, a leisurely stroll to the foreshore and marina and handy to the town centre. Set well back amid dappled shade, this tidy unit is on the front of a small 4 unit development. Features separate entry, open lounge with heat bank and a good sized kitchen. Two bedrooms with BIRs, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry and a lock up garage and carport.

Bittern $249,500

Relax at Westernport Gardens Retirement VillageIf you feel like slowing down and putting your feet up yet still enjoy a feeling of having space around you then look no further. With it’s own private street entry and plenty of land to look at - without looking after, this home sized unit has a good sized lounge with gas ducted heat t/out and split system cooling, 2 bedrooms & study, spacious kitchen/meals with gas cooking & dishwasher, private courtyard & L/U garage.

Bittern $329,000

Is Classic your Style?A little piece of the country awaits you in this traditional triple fronted brick home on the hill. Loads of character and original features like

with plenty of scope to improve and add value. There is a good sized lounge, meals area and sizeable kitchen (needing some work), 3 great sized bedrooms (2 with robes), main with French doors.

Hastings $384,000

Town Ranch 730m2Tucked away in a quiet corner, this beautiful home exudes style and individuality. Youll be surprised by the size of the bright and open living

area and meals. A family sized kitchen has gas cooking a walk in pantry and overlooks the private alfresco courtyard. 3 bedrooms with a large dual access en suite and walk in robe to main bedroom.

Hastings $269,000

Capital Growth Assured!!

and is in, a great central location! Close to the local primary school and adjacent to a new estate, it features fresh neutral dcor, good sized

stainless steel appliances. 3 bedrooms, all with robes, and new bathroom.just move in or sit back and collect $280/week from an established tenant.

Hastings $389,000

A Place For Everyone & Everything!!If you need a property with 4 Bedrooms & Study, If you have to house Gran in a Flat,.If The boys have way too many toys.and if you love entertaining.well this amazing property could be the answer!! Set in a peaceful court on 723m2, a stylish home in easy care surrounds awaits. With a stunning new kitchen as a centre piece featuring 1,200mm gas range & Flush mounted dishwasher.

Hastings $289,000

Top of the Court

727m2 has a great big yard and is just waiting for a new family. It has bright and airy living areas; Lounge and separate family/meals, upgraded kitchen with plenty of cupboards & gas cooking, 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, gas heating and a separate entry hall. Outside theres room to

Balnarring

This is simply the best location; at the top of a pretty court with a small nature reserve out front. Featuring a modern touch to a country theme

has had a top to bottom makeover! Entry, formal lounge, meals and a

central kitchen with modern appliances, dishwasher and walk in pantry.

Bittern $859,000

2 Acres-This is the life!If you seek a home of distinction in a beautiful setting in the coveted Kinfauns estate, we have a gem for you.. Box hedging lines the circular drive of this stately property set in trim lawns and gardens, behind private cypress screening. A breathtaking entrance harks of classic times where light glints on beautiful tiling an elegant staircase and feature columns. Downstairs has formal and informal living and meals, adjoining an alfresco courtyard.

Hastings Reduced to $299,000

Classic Town Central

Coles and a short hop to the station and foreshore! This solid beauty, circa

price and with loads of scope to improve. High ornate ceilings and solid

Front lounge with slow combustion heater and split system cooling.

Balnarring

0.75 Acre Portsmouth

swaying palms and gaze out over an ornamental lake or perhaps take a plunge into the solar heated pool. Tranquillity in paradise awaits you. There are twin solar gates at each end of the shady two way drive which arcs past a classic colonial homestead. High ceilings, 2 large living zones;

Crib Point $269,950

Stony GroveYour future success depends on timely investments and you can’t beat a beautifully packaged property, well located in this high growth

a federation facade to make them stand out from the crowd! Smart designs feature internal doors to your garage, dual access bathrooms

Hastings $343,000

1/4 Acre Mark Lew DesignSet in the Old Tyabb area this contemporary home was built with passive energy use in mind. Featuring a North facing clerestory window to provide Winter warmth to the core of the home and plenty of windows for a real light and open feeling. There are 2 main living zones, 3BRs with robes, s/system cooling. The chefs sized kitchen overlooks the private back garden through a shady pergola area.

Hastings $343,500

At Last An Affordable First Home!!

native gardens in a popular new estate. Bright and open with fresh neutral dcor and lots of windows enjoying garden aspects. From a separate entry

easily to the covered deck and adjoining double remote garage. The kitchen is also a cheery, sunny room with plenty of cupboards.

Hastings Reduced to $549,000

1/2 Acre (approx) Luxury living...10 sq garage!!Offering space and privacy conveniently located in town. Modern 20sq

kitchen, meals and rumpus spilling out to the covered terrace and park-like rear garden. There are 3BRs & study (or 4th), gleaming modern kitchen with dishwasher, spa in main bathroom, full en suite, ducted cooling, heating and vac and alarm system. A shade sail covered garden retreat, water features,

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

SOLD


1/12 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach

A Pearlhill Development. Two storey residence approx.. 29 squares, set on 500sqm of land. With 3 good size bedrooms plus a rumpus room that could be converted into a large 4th bedroom and a small study if required. Down stairs Grand master bedroom with ensuite, his and hers double vanities with a double shower, large walk in robes. 3 separate living areas include formal lounge, Kitchen, meals and family area, and upstairs rumpus room. Extra Powder room & main bathroom, DLUG with extra storage.

By Off The Plan And SAVE!

We have clients waiting to buy your home!

For a FREE market appraisal call 5977 2255

Executive townhouse comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study nook, stylish kitchen with European appliances servicing open meals/living area. Full width bi-fold doors merge indoor living with the outdoor alfresco area. Extensive timber decking features within a low maintenance, tranquil garden setting. Also includes: polished tim-

with balcony, ducted heating & s/system air conditioning. Blue chip location within easy walk to Main Street and Mills beach

Superior Style in Blue Chip Location

Price Guide: $890,000 plusContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale 27a Bath Street, Mornington

For Sale 50 Bayview Road, Mornington

Price Reduced

Price Guide: $350,000 - $380,000Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

FIRST HOME, RETIREE, OR INVESTMENTMornington’s splendid lifestyle is ready to be enjoyed at an affordable price. This well maintained 3 bedroom brick veneer home has a large open plan living area, good size bathroom and separate toilet. Kitchen with electric cooking, gas heating living room, air-con and ceiling fans. Plenty of room for kids and/or pets to play in a secured backyard. Single carport and extra parking, garden shed and a well maintained garden set on approx. 420 sqm parcel of land.

For Sale

TWO BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR SALE. SAVE ON STAMP DUTY

Choice of 2 townhouses situated in an idyllic beachside location. Be charmed by the feature leadlight front door, 2.7m ceiling height, 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR, open plan kitchen/meals family room, separate rumpus room, BIR’s to other bedrooms, designer kitchen with granite bench tops, colonial arches and skirts, claw foot bath, Technika appliances and much much more. These desirable residences are going to be built by a well-known quality builder and are due for completion approx. November 2012.

‘Cherry Tree Cottage’ - Mornington

Price Guide: $699,000 - $750,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

Immaculately presented 4 bedroom family home with 3 generous formal & informal living areas, with a large o/plan kitchen, meals & family room. Main bedroom has a large dressing room & full ensuite with double shower, 3 more bedrooms with full robes & a good sized main bathroom. The third large living area is either a rumpus or theatre room, overlooking an entertainer’s delight with an alfresco area with plasma TV screen & a 6 person above ground spa.

For Sale 9 Kathleen Crescent, MorningtonPicture Perfect Family Entertainer

Price: $680,000 - $720,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982 Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

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For Sale 119 Seaview Avenue, Safety BeachPrice Reduced All Offers Considered

Price: $648,000Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the main foreshore, this luxury townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprising of 3 bedrooms plus parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 2 separate living areas, Caesar stone kitchen bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, Rinnai 24hr gas HWS, heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning. Landscaping and fenced with coloured concrete aggregate to front driveway.

Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583


OFFICES FOR LEASE

SOLID INVESTMENT QUALITY OFFICE / WAREHOUSE

NICHOLSCROWDER.COM.AU

9775 15351 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs

REIV COMMERCIAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2011

Propertymanagement

guaranteeNichols Crowder guarantees that your commercial property is professionally managed. Our comprehensive service

provides peace of mind. Call us for further details about our money back guarantee.

Robert Chappell 9775 1535

TAKE ME AWAY

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Welcome to the house of funALREADY established as Mornington’s number one play centre for busy and active youngsters, this business could easily be run by a husband and wife team. Situated in an industrial estate, the centre operates 7 days a week from 9.30am to 5pm. The premises can cater for birthdays with its cafe and seating for up to 120 people.

Play centre, MORNINGTONPrice: $315,000Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Substantial land holdingWITH a total land area of 1.674 hectares (4.23 acres) and zoned Industrial 3, this site will suit further subdivision or development (STCA). There is prime frontage to Frankston-Flinders Road’s service road. The land comprises two parcels, one measuring 8869 square metres and the second 7872 square metres.

Industrial land, HASTINGSPrice: $2,176,300Agency: Nichols Crowder Property Solutions 1/1 Colemans Road, CARRUM DOWNSAgent: Michael Crowder, 0408 358 926


Juice Bar

Sale Price: $195,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Karingal

Bookshop

Sale Price: $59,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

Sale Price: $45,000

NEWSOLD

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

Pet Supplies

Sale Price $259,000 + SAV

Sale Price: $39,000 WIWOContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859



For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

Cafe

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Baxter

Formal Wear



Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mount Martha

Sale Price: $195,000 + SAV


NEW

Gymnasium

For Sale – Frankston South




NEW

Calling All Bargain Hunters

Sale Price: $39,500

For Sale – Somerville

Lease Price: $130,000 + SAV

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NEW

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588

Only 5 days!Seats 8 inside & more outside, has coolroom and equipment is in good working order. ATM on premises, attractive shop with side delivery. Ample parking.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

NOW $39,950 + sav

No opposition in built up residential area. 8 stations, 2 basins, 1

curtained off room. Very well priced at equipment and stock value only.

Keen vendor wants a quick sale due to family reasons.

HAIR SALON

$38,000

Impressive presentation with

available, no competition in town, easy to run by one person. Shoes for men, women and

and rear of shop.

SHOE REPAIR - KOO WEE RUP

$74,950 + sav

AUTHORISED NEWSAGENCY

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

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

Great location in trendy Red Hill, lovely views, well

presented. 6 stations, 2 basins, laundry, beauty room, staff

room. Easy to run with 2 full time staff. 7 years remaining

on lease.

HAIR SALON

NOW $30,000 + sav

Well presented stylish salon with

2 basins, washer & dryer, rear room. Busy S/C location, easy parking, vendor happy to assist

with changeover.

HAIR SALON

$108,000 + sav

11.30am to 4pm daily, pick up at Moorabbin, deliveries

take 4 hours. Refrigerated van

90 franchises in Victoria, two separate rounds available.

DISTRIBUTION

$130,000 each

Great main road location with good views over bay at San Remo. Seats

30 in & 16 out. All food freshly prepared on premises, in the heart of the shopping/eatery part of town. Well laid out kitchen, rear courtyard.

BYO licence.

RESTAURANT / TAKEAWAY

$140,000 + sav

Very attractive purpose built premises in corner location on busy main road. Only 4 years old, all top of the range equipment.

Seats 40 inside, fully air-cond, ample storage, good kitchen. Trades 5 days

6.00am to 3.00pm

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$200,000 + sav

Takeaways and beverages in food

ago, has great kitchen and bright frontage. Trial on $12,000 pw. Owner’s husband willing to run business for 2 years if wanted..

ASIAN FOOD

NOW $200,000 + sav

commercial street. Stocks high

brand names. Streamlined seasonal buying process. Repeat clientele,

LADIES FASHION

$195,000 + sav

Freehold 3 BR home & leasehold business in brick shop on main street. Right on waterway, est 1970. Tackle, bait etc and boat storage. Can be sold with or

without franchise.

FISHING TACKLE

In-house art dept, up to date software & equipment, in-

house printing, in-house kiln. Wide variety of products with many forward orders in place.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSPoised for acquisition by a keen,

build this business further. Hire all party needs from small chairs to large marquees. Twin factories,

Shire work. Est 18 years.

PARY HIRE SERVICE BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

Great location with plenty of

areas, only 5 ½ days, huge variety

of stock.

DISCOUNT VARIETY STORE

$75,000 + sav

S/C with planty of seating available.

stay on for a while if wanted.

TAKEAWAY

$120,000 + sav

All auto elec repairs inc truck, trailer & marine. On main road, large facto-

and discount batteries, only Interlock in Frankston. 5 ½ days, new lease available, vendor owns freehold.

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

$120,000 + sav

Seats 120, large commercial kitchen, very visible on Nepean H’way. On Premises licence, currently Indian cuisine, can be changed. Opens 6

days from 5.30pm.

LICENSED RESTAURANT

$120,000 + sav

In-demand product base, well established client base, plenty of

imported sealant range, has Australasian distribution rights. W/

sale to h/ware stores

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

By day a café/restaurant and by

seating in & out, upstairs function rooms for weddings etc. Prime

main road position, huge potential.

LICENSED RESTAURANT

$220,000 + sav

Trading 7 yrs with same owners, good position in busy street, booming suburb.

Reasonable rent, easy to manage, suit H/W or partners. Stock included.

CAFE

$57,000

Specialises in Turkish bread, pizza bases, rolls, pies etc and delivers to Frankston, Dandenong, City,

Mornington, Rye, Noble Park. Fully managed. 2011 Toyota HiAce inc in price. 6 days 5.30pm to midnight.

WHOLESALE BAKERY

$85,000 + sav

Newsagency, only one in the area in country town, has 4 bdm accomm. Two large coolrooms, large storage area and garage,

turnover. Est 40 years.

GENERAL STORE

$299,000 + sav

staff, all types of trailers inc campers and custom built. Web page, ads in Yellow Pages, word of mouth from dealers etc. Ford

ute inc, new lease available, owner will assist.

MANUFACTURING

$320,000 + sav

equipped business currently fully managed. Baking done on site,

seats 20 inside & 8 outside. Good

Opens 7 days.

BAKERY / CAFE

NOW $240,000 + sav

Vending machines holding drinks & snacks, 35 placed in commercial

areas not available to general public. Moorabbin, Mulgrave, F.T Gully,

Hallam, Dandenong, Carrum Downs. Fully set up Mercedes van included.

WORK TWO DAYS A WEEK

$299,000 + sav

Operates from home, 4 days a week. Purpose built Nissan truck inc in price. Operates M’ton Peninsula and insurance jobs where required, about 50k radius. Advance bookings

in place. Great business – T/O increases annually.

TREE LOPPING

$315,000

Resort style rated 4 star, has 2 storey residence, 8 holiday units,

pool, bbq, playground, tennis court

Residential 1.

HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

seating for 20 in/20 out. Rental inc 2 bdm residence with rear

garage. Trades Mon to Sat, easily run by two staff. Keen vendors will

consider all offers.

CAFE - PRICED TO SELL!

$42,000

Award winning business with membership programme. Able to sub-let beauty rooms, trade Wed

to Sat, also have range of products for beauty and bodycare.

BEAUTY, SPA & SAUNA

$125,000 + sav

MILK BAR / TAKEAWAY

$110,000 + sav

bdm, 2 bath dwelling with double garage and private rear garden.

Situated behind a school in residential area. Does takeaways in

evenings. Good lease options.

HEALTH FOOD

$100,000 + sav

Est 12 years, busy shopping centre location opp supermarket

Very well stocked with food and supplements etc.

Freehold & leasehold inc 5 bdm home. Fully indoors kennel &

areas with fully auto irrigation. No limit of animals, only 5 years old,

cooling, heating, bore & tank water.

$2.5 million + sav

a day, two territories. Opens early in morning for convenience, close to

agency.

$340,000 + sav + ogs

HAIR SALON

Fully managed, 5 fulltime staff, large modern S/C, opens 6

days. Well established with good marketing systems in place.

$950,000 + sav$750,000 + sav $825,000 + sav $4.25 million + sav

HAIR SALON

$130,000 + sav

Bright, well presented salon with 8 stations, opens 5 days Tues to Sat. Est 2006, new

lease offered, owner willing to stay on. Computer package inc.

Must see this one – immaculate presentation, great equipment. Dine in and takeaway. Currently

Japanese cuisine, can change with

summer, dinner only in winter.

LICENSED RESTAURANT

$170,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

Business: $420,000Freehold: $2.7 million

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Just beachy DIRECTLY opposite the beach, this cafe trades seven days a week and is a popular spot for breakfasts and lunches among residents and tourists. There is total seating for 80 and the liquor licence includes service on the upstairs viewing deck.

Licensed cafe, SEAFORDPrice: $350,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, FrankstonAgent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Kick up your heelsLOCATED in Mornington’s busy Main Street shopping strip, this well-known business sells women’s shoes, handbags, gloves and jewellery. The operators are very proactive in the area, raising the profi le of the store by participating in fashion shows and special events. Trading hours are 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. The business has a website and the ability to purchase online can be added as a feature if desired.Women’s shoes, accessories, MORNINGTONPrice: $170,000Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, FrankstonAgent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151


Wedding ExpoWedding Expo MORNINGTON RACECOURSE - JUNE 17, 2012MORNINGTON RACECOURSE - JUNE 17, 2012

THE Annual Mornington Wedding Expo is the only truly locally based expo on the peninsula where more than 75 per cent of exhibitors are from the peninsula – and Peninsula Expos is peninsula-based.

If you are looking for anything to do with a wedding, this is the expo to visit as we have everything from invites, cakes, bombonieres, hire cars, venues, entertainment and more from more than 40 exhibitors.

There will be ABIA-accredited fi nalists and winners from 2011 and 2012 at this expo plus accredited members of Mornington Peninsula Weddings, so quality is guaranteed.

At this year’s expo we are doing something new that has never been done in Australia – a grooms-only workshops. There will be three workshops where specialists from the industry, John Beck and Phil Rampton, will talk to grooms about what they can do on the day and prior to play a part in the special day.

Plus we will be doing information sessions (see our advert for times) next to centre stage on different products to help you decide what is best for the big day.

There will also be a huge fashion parade with three fashion houses including menswear.

Peninsula Expos was formed in 2009 and took over the local Mornington wedding expo from Jennifer Webber who previously ran the event under Kiss My Arts.

The owner of Peninsula Expos is DJ PD Entertainment Plus (formally DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus) and we are passionate about the industry.

We also work in the industry so what we offer exhibitors and brides is based on our experience.

Feel free to visit the expo as entry is only a donation to SIDS for kids in memory of Jaxon Turnbull who sadly was taken too soon.

Even if you are not getting married, you can still check out menswear, entertainment, photographers and more for other occasions.

There will also be a beautiful door prize sponsored by Hoskings and there will be many vouchers from various suppliers in the showbag.

LITTLE Black Booth, winner of an Australian Bridal Industry Association (ABIA) Award, with a rating of 99.40 per cent is the home of the fi rst peninsula photobooths.

An ABIA award is given to the highest rated supplier as determined by brides.

There’s something about stepping into a pho-tobooth, drawing the curtain and playing up to the camera with a few props.

Our Little Black Booth photobooths will capture the intimate, hilarious and unexpected moments of your wedding forever.

Two identical photostrips will print in just 16 seconds but become treasured keepsakes for you and your guests that will last for years.

A photobooth is the ultimate way to capture the progression of your reception. It’s an ice-breaker that will give your guests a truly unique bonbonierre.

Add our custom black leather, 100-page photo album to your hire and you’ll take home your very own personalised album to remember the night for years to come.

This includes hiring a professional, bubbly photobooth host who will collate the album with photos taken during your event, ask guests to write you a message and demonstrate how to use the booth to its full potential.

They’ll encourage your shy friends to get their photo taken and offer inspiration for memorable messages – a fantastic, instant memento that you’ll take home that very night.

Why use our photo booth? With more than 160 events under our belt, you know you’re in the right hands.

We can’t wait to add fun and laughter to your event.

Finalists in the Victorian ABIA Independent Catering Category 2010, 2011 & 2011.Independent Wedding Planners 2011

Catering for your wedding

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Tel 5977 8889 / 0439 985 749www.goldenroast.com.au (SouthernMelbourne)

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2/4 Industrial Drive, Somerville 3912

www.LittleBlackBooth.com.auKatrina Humphrey Ph: 0433 208 411 [email protected]

Add fun and laughter to your event with a photobooth from Little Black Booth!

Perfect for your wedding, birthday bash, corporate event, business promotion, engagement or party.

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�� MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON5975 6695

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PENINSULA CELEBRANTALISA MELHUISH

Alisa Melhuish Enterprises

P.O. Box 629 Somerville Victoria 3912

Phone: 0408 485 526

ABN: 83 711 567 955

Mornington PeninsulaCelebrant Services

WeddingsCivil UnionsNaming Ceremonies

Alisa MelhuishLicensed Civil Celebrant

“Alisa was fantastic — very professional yet easy going, she officiated our wedding ceremony exactly the way we wanted it.”

Fiona and Kane Bryan, November 22 2009

www.peninsulacelebrant.com.au

Alisa Melhuish Enterprises

P.O. Box 629 Somerville Victoria 3912

ABN: 83 711 567 955

Alisa MelhuishLicensed Civil Celebrant

Mornington PeninsulaCelebrant Services

WeddingsCivil UnionsNaming Ceremonies

Fiona and Kane Bryan, November 22 2009


Wedding ExpoWedding Expo MORNINGTON RACECOURSE - JUNE 17, 2012MORNINGTON RACECOURSE - JUNE 17, 2012

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Beautiful designs to

and theme for your perfect WeddingFull range of Wedding Stationery

Bonbonniere boxesConsultation in your own homeAffordable pricing

I’M LJ, principle photographer and owner of Catch The Moment Photogra-phy and you are getting married – now that’s exciting.

Taking the time to build an intimate relationship and understanding of your expectations helps me to exceed them.

Allowing the story of your wedding day to unfold through spontaneous moments, capturing memories that are full of life and charged with feeling is a skill that is helping Catch The Moment Photography become renowned as one of the most respected and trusted studios in Victoria.

By listening I can then help create the perfect day with you and that is a skill that I’m really proud of.

I’m honoured that you have chosen to tell your story through my eyes and I take that responsibility very seriously. The difference and my skill is mak-ing sure that you are totally relaxed, that your wedding day runs smoothly, intercepting problems, looking after you and, above all, making sure that you are having the time of your life.

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By Stuart McCulloughIN 1990, “grunge” was the soapy residue found in hard-to-reach cavi-ties of washing machines. For those of us who frequented laundrettes at the time, grunge was simply one of a cav-alcade of hazards that came with do-ing your laundry in an appliance that didn’t belong to you. Fast-forward 12 months and “grunge” meant some-thing else entirely.

While hipsters with their fi ngers fi xed to the popular culture pulse would surely nominate an earlier date, for me the release of Nevermind by Nirvana marked the moment that grunge announced its arrival by kick-ing down the front door of the musical establishment.

The impact of the album cannot be overstated, unless, of course, you claim it cured the common cold and developed the perfect non-stick sauce-pan.

Like a comet that hurtled to earth, grunge music resulted in the sudden extinction of rock dinosaurs. In the 1980s, hard rock usually meant big hair and spandex pants. For reasons that cannot now be explained, this was somehow regarded as masculine. In an instant, those bands all appeared quite foolish. It was as if the people had risen up and overthrown a brutal dictatorship – one in which the evil overlord had imposed sub-standard

soft rock on a repressed people. They would tolerate it no more. In the new order, many bands disappeared as surely as a magician’s assistant or, even worse, subjected themselves to the ultimate indignity of trying to “go grunge”. Without exception, they failed and were relegated to the un-derbelly that is reality television from where they would plot their glorious resurrection as a nostalgia act.

The grunge trend wasn’t just about music. For a time in the early 1990s, there was also grunge literature. What made these works of literary endeav-

our grungy was never entirely clear. Mostly, they were plain unhygienic and not very interesting. Then there were the clothes – lumberjack shirts, torn jeans and big boots. These items of apparel were the tie-dye of our gen-eration. I would say that we wore these things with style, but that was simply not possible.

Let me be honest and say that I was not ready for grunge at fi rst. In fact, its sudden emergence saw me being placed on the musical equivalent of the endangered species list.

For in the golden year of 1991, I

was not playing in a three-piece guitar band, bathing in swathes of distortion and wailing as though I had just acci-dentally severed my toe. No, sir, I was playing in a fi ve-piece funk band. Per-haps the only thing worse than play-ing in a funk band in the year grunge broke was to be its keyboard player.

It seemed desperately unfair. In the Eighties, along with big-haired soft rock galloots, the decade was ruled by keyboards. At one point, keyboards threatened to make guitars completely redundant when the revolutionary key-tar emerged. The sight of Jan Hammer pumping out the Theme from Miami Vice on a Royalex Probe was enough to cause a generation of youngsters to turn up their collective nose at Strato-casters and Gibson SGs in favour of a keyboard. The future had arrived, and it looked like a synthesizer. Sud-denly, years of piano lessons meant I was poised to reap the benefi ts. But as grunge took over, it became appar-ent that I had backed the wrong horse. Melbourne quickly became a grunge city and bands that did anything else were considered perversions. Trying to get a gig in the early 1990s for a funk band was much like being a type-writer salesman in 2012. The odds and Marshall amps were stacked against us.

For a few weeks, we had a residency at the Royal Derby Hotel. The idea

behind a residency is that you build an audience. Instead, we built a com-pelling case for a jukebox. Over those weeks we supported another band, called No Junk Mail. Sometimes there were people at the venue and we suc-cessfully disrupted several games of pool. Most weeks, however, we were each other’s audience.

If it was hard being a fi ve-piece funk band in the early 1990s, then the pre-dicament of No Junk Mail was more dire still. They were somewhat older than us and had their sights fi rmly set on stardom. But they were wear-ing spandex. Obscurity beckoned. For us, we continued on but the jig was up one night when we arrived at a venue in the western suburbs to fi nd that it had special parking for trucks. It was clear that we had come to the end of the road, and it had plenty of parking.

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John Trebilco, a former ABC scenic artist, will show traditional Australian land and seascapes and Shane Dwight his “Universal Transformations” in acrylics and oils.

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By Toe PuntCRIB Point has ended Somerville’s season. The Magpies went out on Saturday and for one of the fi rst times this season played four consistent quarters of footy and won the game.

Somerville is now in all kinds of trouble, sitting second bottom on the ladder with just two wins.

A number of players returned to the club this season to “win a premiership”. At this stage, the Eagles are at long odds to even play fi nals.

Questions now need to be asked of the Eagles, who recruited former Hastings’ player Timmy Churchin in the past fortnight. He booted six goals on Saturday in his debut game but the Eagles still lost.

During the break, there are going to be a lot of questions asked.

On paper, the Eagles were top three, but they sit bottom two. The Magpies, on the other hand, have been looking for consistency and it’s coming.

Coach Dave Lawson said he was pleased his team was able to sustain pressure for the whole game.

“Our third quarter was a little dis apointing because we allowed them back into the contest, but we were able to fi nish the game off really well, which was pleasing,” Lawson said.

“We were a little sloppy and un disciplined in the third and were down to 17 men at one stage after Wade Symes was sent off. We let a fi ve-goal lead slip.”

Lawson said he got an even contributionn from all 22 players on Saturday.

“There were no real stand-outs, although James Elliott did a fantastic job on Glenn Boyd,” Lawson said.

Jon Flack booted fi ve majors for the Pies, while David Cook and Brad Davidson were outstanding con tri butors.

Ben Crowe was again Somerville’s best, along with Churchin.

Frankston Bombers made it three wins in a row against quality opposition by knocking over the previously un defeated Sorrento on Saturday.

The Sharks booted the fi rst four goals at Greg Beck Oval in Baxter, before the Bombers sprung into action and snagged 14 majors to eight after the fi ve-minute mark of the second quarter.

Bombers were superb in all aspects of the game, winning 14.12-96 to 12.14-86.

Coach Tony Blackford was question ing himself four weeks ago – following the 100-point thrashing by Devon Meadows –about whether he still had the ability to get the best out of his players.

The likes of Nathan and

Ryan Lonie, Brian O’Carroll and Haydn Moore assured him that he was the right man for the job and that the players needed to take some responsibility. The result since that belting has been wins against Dromana, Rosebud and now Sorrento.

Again it was the “youngsters” in the Frankston Bombers side who really stepped up to the plate.

If Frankston was every going to challenge the best sides in the com petition, the 18- to 21-year-olds needed to compete and be consistent.

Mick Maiorino was again in sen sational form, booting four goals, and Jay Page played well. Shawn Wilkey was on Leigh Treeby and had the

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better of that duel, while James Degenhardt went to Cayden Beetham and won that battle.

Shaun Brand was superb in the back line, Haydn Moore controlled the ruck, and Nathan Lonie and Jay Reynolds with two goals each were dangerous.

Brad Wakeling booted three goals, but his opponent Chris Baggot was ab solutely superb on the dangerous forward.

Mitch Nibbs had the tagging role on Lonie and got plenty of the footy, while Jon Casper was also good for the Sharks.

Blackford said after the match he was extremely pleased.

“The group has been working hard and has shown faith in what we are trying to achieve,” Blackford said.

“Self-belief is something that has been lacking for a little while and you can’t train for that. Belief comes from applying your structures and getting the results.

“We’ve been able to do this three weeks in a row against quality opposi tion and the results have come. The boys can really enjoy their week off and be ready for another tough game, against Pearcedale.

“We’re expected to beat Pearcedale but as we have seen in this competition, there is no certainties. Only our best football will get the result we are looking for.”

Tyabb played one good quarter of good football, which was enough to get them over the line against Pearcedale.

The Yabbies trailed at every change, but booted fi ve goals to two in the last quarter to

win 14.14-98 to 14.11-95.According to Yabbies’

coach Brad Coller, his side was “lucky to get away with a win”.

“We played three quarters of average footy and decided to turn it on in the last quarter,” Coller said.

“Once again we proved that our best was good enough to get the result, but we can’t continue to play like this.

“Our inability to switch on for long periods is a concern and it’s an area we simply must improve if we are going to challenge the top sides.

“Incredibly, we are just outside the top fi ve, which gives us hope that if we keep working and become mentally stronger, we are in a position to challenge.”

Ash Waterstone was sensational for the Yabbies with fi ve goals, while Ryan Jones and Johnny Alexander were domi nant. It was a game the Panthers really set themselves up for to win.

At half-time they led by 12 points and extended the margin to 15 points at the last change. Andrew Douglas played his best game for the Panthers, while Nick Wil cox and Ben Cadd with three goals were also fi ne contributors.

Hastings’ woes continued on Satur day, beaten by Red Hill by eight points.

The Blues led at every change, but when the whips were cracking in the fi nal term, the Blues couldn’t answer the challenge. Red Hill booted four goals to one in the last to win 13.9-87 to 11.13-79.

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was out standing for the Hillmen, booting fi ve goals, while Robert Mace and David Teasedale were also in sensational touch.

Adam Jago continued to fl y the fl ag for the Blues, and Paul Rogasch and Colin McVeigh also worked hard.

The Blues are downhill skiers at the moment and are no chance to redeem last season if they continue with this attitude. Now is the time for them to reassess, look one another in the eye and tell some home truths.

Either they want to have a full tilt at the fl ag and do everything necessary to achieve that, or simply do not commit and join the blokes on the other side of the fence and give advice from the sidelines.

For Red Hill, they are doing every thing right at the minute.

Inconsistency comes from inexpe rience, but the Hillmen’s best is good enough to match it with the top sides in the competition. What the Hillmen need is mental application to cover the two-hour journey.

Rye played four solid quarters to record a sensational win against Dromana, 13.10-88 to 6.8-44.

The Demons smashed the Tigers in contested footy, beat them at the stoppages and continually drove the ball from half-back with minimum pressure applied.

Justin Van Unen was double teamed all afternoon and sometimes had three up against him, but still managed to fi nish with seven goals. Leigh Morse was outstanding at half-forward and Darren Booth was clearly best on the ground.

Why the opposition didn’t run a tag on Booth off half-back was mind boggling. Also mind boggling was the fact that Steven Gaertner provided all kinds of headaches in the ruck for the opposition, but only spent fi ve-minute bursts in there. Rhett Sutton had a fi eld day in the ruck and around the ground, completely dominating his inexperienced oppo nent.

Adam Kirkwood was another player who dominated from half-back for the Demons, while Sean Cain was also dominant.

Terry Wheeler and Jared Terry were clearly the Tigers’ best players.

Rosebud made it two losses in a row, well beaten by Devon Meadows.

The Buds led at half-time by seven points, but the Panthers booted 13 goals to six after the break to win 16.11-107 to 10.10-70. Ryan Talbot kicked fi ve and Daniel Velardo two for the winners, and Cal lum O’Hare was sensational in the ruck. Ryan Spooner and Sam Krumeich were up and about for the Buds, and Cade Egan was again superb across half-back.

Oomph: Pearcedale’s Ben Mitchell and Tyabb’s Scott Pickersgill fl y for the ball.

Contested ball: Ash Waterstone of Tyabb is pursued by Brendan Fortnam of Pearcedale. Pictures: Yanni


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By Toe PuntCHELSEA coach Jason Chapple was lost for words after his side was smashed by Mt Eliza in MPNFL Penin sula Division football on Satur-day.

The usual confi dent and upbeat Chap ple had gone missing. He was devastated, shattered and bewildered.

The Redlegs booted the last nine goals of the match and 17 to fi ve after half-time to run out 98-point winners, 26.14-170 to 11.6-72.

It was a second versus third match, but in reality was a club on the up ver-sus a club on its knees.

Following the one-point win against neigh bour Bonbeach two weeks ear-lier, the Seagulls had a lot to prove against quality opposition.

Mt Eliza was shown up by Karingal in its last match and had something to prove.

Like it so often does against quality sides (Frankston YCW and Karingal in the past), Chelsea was exposed.

Once again, when the blowtorch was turned on midway through the second quarter, the Seagulls melted like cho-co late in the sun.

They failed to stop the momentum of the opposition. The side clearly lacks self-belief.

Chapple said the buck stopped with him: “Mentally, we are just not strong enough and that sits on my shoulders – I’m responsible if the side can’t per-form.

“I’ve got half a dozen [players] who

constantly have a go and the rest just don’t deliver.”

Mt Eliza delivered plenty on Satur-day.

Scott Lockwood booted eight goals while Ben Landry, Sam Lloyd and Benny Lean all contributed three goals each.

Rohan Heasley was back in the side after injury and had an immediate im-pact, Justin Grant looked at home in the seniors in his second senior game for the season and Josh Norman con-tinues to get better. By season’s end, Norman will be talked about as much as Lloyd.

Chris Worner worked tirelessly for the Seagulls with four goals, Gary and Sam Carpenter shone, and Pat Donnel-lan and Niz Abdallah continue to give their all.

Along with skipper Anthony Lewis, Chapple said “it’s those half a dozen blokes, along with Luke Damon, who give everything they have consis-tently”.

“The challenge is to get the rest of the list playing with the same inten-sity,” Chapple said.

Pines coach Steve Ryan said prior to the Sunday game against Seaford that nothing short of a four-quarter effort would be good enough.

The former Richmond and Colling-wood forward labelled his list as “play-ing on reputation” and also be lieved that “some of the list thought they were better than they actually are”.

They were harsh words from the

42-year-old Rye premiership star, who went out and represented the Pythons again on Sunday.

“While I think the list can get a lot more out of themselves, I also believe they will benefi t from having me out there with them, guiding the team,” Ryan said before the match.

The Pythons also threw 40-year-old Gordon Hendry onto the fi eld, while Ricky Ramsdale played his fi rst match of the season.

In skipper “Jimmy” Messina’s 200th game for the Pythons, the messages didn’t ring true – the visitors were smashed by almost 100 points, 22.10-142 to 7.9-51.

Tommy Shaw booted seven and Brayden Irving four as the Tigers mauled the Pythons after quarter time. The margin was only 16 points at the fi rst change after Pines kicked the fi rst goal of the match.

Luke Smith and Josh Stokes were outstanding for the winners.

Messina booted four in his milestone game while Shaun McPherson and Adam McPherson provided the con-tests that Ryan was looking for.

Karingal did what it needed to do on Saturday – belt a lower side that will have no bearing on the fi nals.

The Bulls comprehensively steam-rolled Langwarrin on Saturday and had players kicked straight, the fi nal margin would have been a lot more than 96 points.

The home side had 45 scoring shots to just nine, completely dominating the

contest. The Bulls booted 4.10 in the fi rst quarter.

Sam McGarry is a star of the com-petition and his run off half-back and through the middle was a highlight.

Grant Goodall was dominant in the ruck and even stretched the opposition back line when he ventured deep to kick three goals.

Anthony Joel is a very handy pick up for the Bulls, knows where to fi nd the goals and fi nished the afternoon with three, while Chris Hay (four goals) and David Hirst were also outstanding.

Karingal has some good depth now with the likes of Al Williams, Tim Hirst, Jason Bedford and Jarrod Eames all playing in the magoos on Saturday.

Depth has been the real issue for the Bulls in the past couple of seasons and they now have that very important in-gredient.

Langwarrin was simply outmuscled and outclassed.

Shane Urbans and Andrew Withers continue to play top line football and Mark McGill, Dylan Luxa and Jarryd Amalfi are in the team’s best every week.

Kangas coach Paul Wheatley made his debut for the team on Saturday and fi nished with one goal.

Frankston YCW took a while to shake off Bonbeach on Saturday but managed to do so with an eight goal to three fi nal term.

The Stonecats led by just 28 points at three-quarter time, but ran out com-fortable winners, 18.10-118 to 9.7-61.

David Bodley fi nished with fi ve goals and a further eight players con-tributed on the scoreboard.

Anthony Barry and Ryan Johnson dominated off half-back for the Ston-ecats while Blake McCormack contin-ues to come of age.

Shaun Foster did a great job for the Sharks and Josh Bull was outstanding against bigger and stronger bodies.

Mornington staged a sensational last quarter effort to get over the line against Edithvale-Aspendale in a thriller.

Mornington lead by 13 points at quarter time, but the home side took control in the second through the likes of Timmy Mannix and Brent Bowden (four goals) and snared a commanding 16-point break.

Jeremy Heys and Rob Snashall were providing plenty of run for the Eagles, and Beau and Tommy Turner were also playing key roles.

At three-quarter time, the margin was 14 points in favour of the Eagles.

Mornington found an extra gear in the last quarter. Jackson Calder pro-vided a target in attack and fi nished with three goals, while youngsters Jack Dickson and Nick Newman, back from the Stingrays, played key roles in the last quarter comeback.

It was good to see Aidan Speedy play a superb game, while leaders Scott Mathews and Dan Villani brought their-A-grade game to the fi eld.

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MPNFL resultsPeninsula DivisionSeniorsMt Eliza 4.3, 9.6, 17.10, 26.14 (170)Chelsea 3.3, 6.3, 8.4, 11.6 (72)Goals, Mt Eliza: S. Lockwood 8, B. Landry 3, S. Lloyd 3, B. Lean 3, J. Norman 2, J. Egan 2,D. Gormley 2, S. Simpson 1, J. Grant 1, R. Heasley 1Chelsea: C. Worner 4, L. Damon 3, J. Clark 1, F. Deluca 1, D. Biagi 1, S. Carpenter 1Best, Mt Eliza: B. Landry, R. Heasley, J. Grant, S. Lockwood, J. Norman, D. GormleyChelsea: G. Carpenter, P. Donnellan, N. Abdallah, S. Carpenter, C. Worner, A. Lewis

Karingal 4.10, 6.15, 11.23, 18.27 (135)Langwarrin 1.1, 3.3, 3.3, 6.3 (39)Goals, Karingal: C. Hay 4, G. Goodall 3, A. Joel 3, J. Peckett 2, D. Hirst 2, B. Kellerman 1,S. Charalambous 1, D. Alanis 1, D. Noble 1Langwarrin: A. Shaw 3, P. Wheatley 1, S. Urbans 1, M. Naughton 1Best, Karingal: S. McGarry, G. Goodall, C. Hay, D. Hirst, S. Charalambous, B. KellermanLangwarrin: S. Urbans, A. Withers, M. McGill, J. Amalfi , D. Luxa, D. Riley

Frankston YCW 2.5, 9.8, 10.9, 18.10 (118)Bonbeach 0.3, 3.3, 6.5, 9.7 (61)Goals, Frankston YCW: D. Bodley 5, B. McCormack 2, R. Morris 2, L. Roberts 2, B. Buckley 2, B. Tellis 2, A. Eames 1, K. Hutchison 1, C. Nankervis 1Bonbeach: N. Hicks 3, M. Clifford 1, H. Pyke 1, D. Smith 1, J. Casey 1, D. Donkin 1,P. Liston 1Best, Frankston YCW: A. Barry, R. Johnson, B. McCormack, D. Carroll, K. Hutchison, D. BodleyBonbeach: S. Foster, J. Bull, T. Payton, J. Ferraro, J. Gumbleton, M. Batten

ReservesMt Eliza 2.1, 6.2, 10.4, 12.4 (76)Chelsea 4.2, 4.4, 4.4, 8.7 (55)Goals, Mt Eliza: J. Moncrieff 4, R. Patison 2, T. Sinclair 1, R. Maskiell 1, J. Pagonis 1, D. Barton 1,R. Crawley-Boevey 1, R. Curwood 1Chelsea: J. Connelly 2, C. Charity 2, L. Shelton 1, N. James 1, M. Nightingale 1, A. Alister 1Best, Mt Eliza: D. Barton, M. Wilson, J. Moncrieff, C. Ashdown, D. Kent, B. BlackChelsea: B. Finemore, C. McCormack, D. Morland, M. Pearson, A. Anderson

Karingal 4.2, 5.4, 8.7, 12.9 (81)Langwarrin 2.3, 2.6, 3.9, 4.10 (34)Goals, Karingal: J. Bedford 2, A. Jack 2, J. Eames 2, A. Williams 2, J. Smith 1, N. Shaw 1,T. Hirst 1, J. Matthews 1Langwarrin: J. Biggs 1, A. O’Rourke-Ryan 1, T. Smith 1, M. Poore 1 Best, Karingal: N. Shaw, B. Groenendyk, J. Eames, T. McEachern, C. HicksLangwarrin: B. Grose, A. Harper, J. Henderson, J. Johnsen, J. Hammill

Frankston YCW 2.2, 6.4, 8.4, 13.6 (84)Bonbeach 2.3, 5.3, 8.5, 10.5 (65)Goals, Frankston YCW: C. Barker 7, A. Totaro 2, Y. Marandos 1, D. Strickland 1, M. Roberts 1, R. Hodson 1Bonbeach: T. Deveson 3, M. Baxter 3, C. McQueen 2, P. Batten 1, C. Hogan 1Best, Frankston YCW: J. Busuttil, C. Barker, J. Leary, A. Totaro, M. Millman, M. BarkerBonbeach: M. Stevens, T. Deveson, C. McQueen, R. Bennett, M. Turville

Under-18sMt Eliza 3.1, 5.3, 8.3, 9.3 (57)Chelsea 1.0, 2.4, 6.8, 8.9 (57)Goals, Mt Eliza: Z. Jones 2, T. Drummond 2, K. Rice 2, S. Christie 1, C. Cleary 1, R. Bourke-Clark 1Chelsea: J. Miller 2, M. Ponton 2, B. Clark 2, J. Symons 1, C. Dodson 1Best, Mt Eliza: J. Boak, K. Rice, W. Mace, M. Anwyl, R. Bourke-Clark, M. PascazioChelsea: M. Ponton, C. Ryan-Orchard, Z. Graham, B. Robertson, M. Cameron, j. Atwell

Frankston YCW 2.4, 4.5, 6.14, 10.19 (79)Bonbeach 0.2, 1.4, 4.5, 4.5 (29)Goals, Frankston YCW: J. McVicar 3, J. Theobald 2, B. Credlin 2, T. Broersen 1, J. Pickess 1, D. Heijden 1Bonbeach: J. Sole 3, A. Trowell 1Best, Frankston YCW: K. Albanese, J. Thorne, D. Heijden, J. McVicar, J. Theobald, C. SteeleBonbeach: J. Sole, A. Trowell, D. Steed, S. Campitelli, R. Sykes, J. Coul

Mornington 1.4, 5.7, 8.11, 10.14 (74)Edi-Asp 4.2, 4.5, 5.6, 6.7 (43)Goals, Mornington: J. Luca 4, D. Kempster 2, N. Taylor 1, J. Brown 1, J. Stevens 1, J. Morssinkhof 1Edi-Asp: B. Chapman 3, J. Howard 2, L. Ardrey 1Best, Mornington: D. Bakos, J. Brown, M. Brock, D. Kempster, J. O’Sullivan, J. StevensEdi-Asp: J. Howard, J. Remedios, J. Watterson, J. McCulloch, B. Chapman, S. Masson

Nepean DivisionSeniorsFrankston Bombers 0.1, 7.4, 9.8, 14.12 (96)Sorrento 3.6, 6.7, 9.12, 12.14 (86)Goals, Frankston Bombers: M. Maiorino 4, B. Wakeling 3, N. Lonie 2, J. Reynolds 2, B. Harvey 2, B. O’Carroll 1Sorrento: D. Hickey 3, G. Johnson 3, T. Schwarze 2, L. Treeby 1, J. Croad 1, G. Boyington 1,D. Phillips 1Best, Frankston Bombers: S. Wilkey, M. Maiorino, J. Page, S. Brand, H. Moore, J. DegenhardtSorrento: C. Bagot, L. Treeby, J. Caspar, T. Schwarze, M. Nibbs, C. Beetham

Tyabb 2.6, 5.7, 9.12, 14.14 (98)Pearcedale 4.3, 7.7, 12.9, 14.11 (95)Goals, Tyabb: A. Waterstone 5, R. Jones 2, L. Marotta 1, S. Pickersgill 1, A. Whalley 1, T. McGrath 1,A. Driscoll 1, C. Conlan 1, A. Souter 1

Pearcedale: B. Cadd 3, D. McCormack 2, P. Cadd 2, C. Fortnam 2, T. Smith 1, G. Becker 1,B. Mitchell 1, B. Hoe 1, P. Heijden 1Best, Tyabb: R. Jones, A. Waterstone, J. Alexander, R. McGrath, T. McGrath, A. SouterPearcedale: A. Douglas, N. Wilcox, B. Cadd, C. Fortnam, T. Sauer, B. Hoe

Red Hill 2.2, 6.4, 9.8, 13.9 (87)Hastings 4.2, 7.5, 10.9, 11.13 (79)Goals, Red Hill: J. Douglas 5, M. La Fontaine 1, D. Mapleston 1, S. Holmes 1, J. Mitchell 1, C. Wood 1,J. Mold 1, J. Hitchiner 1, D. Jones 1Hastings: A. Jago 2, B. Arnold 2, G. Michie 2, G. Masterson 2, A. Pike 1, M. Robbins 1,K. Pinto 1Best, Red Hill: D. Jones, D. Teasdale, J. Douglas, R. Mace, S. Holmes, D. McNamaraHastings: A. Jago, P. Rogasch, C. McVeigh, L. Hewitt, B. Arnold, D. Wishart

Rye 4.3, 6.4, 10.7, 13.10 (88)Dromana 0.1, 4.2, 5.7, 6.8 (44) Goals, Rye: J. Van Unen 7, L. Morse 2, M. Cain 1, G. Wilson 1, A. Dean 1, S. Cain 1Dromana: R. Hawkins 2, J. Savage 1, B. McMurray 1, J. Hutchinson 1, T. Banks 1Best, Rye: D. Booth, A. Kirkwood, R. Sutton, J. Van Unen, L. Morse, S. CainDromana: T. Wheeler, J. Terry, J. Hutchinson, M. Olden, R. Johnston, J. Wood

Devon Meadows 2.3, 3.6, 10.10, 16.11 (107)Rosebud 2.3, 4.7, 6.9, 10.10 (70)Goals, Devon Meadows: R. Talbot 5, D. Velardo 2, L. Burke 2, A. Doria 1, A. Adams 1, A. Johnson 1,B. Armitage 1, B. Wapshott 1, B. Hayes 1, J. Harmes 1Rosebud: B. Schultz 4, J. Clarke 2, B. Payne 2, B. Davidge 1, G. Bentley 1Best, Devon Meadows: S. Young, C. O’Hare, R. Talbot, B. Hayes, P. Boland, J. HazendonkRosebud: R. Spooner, S. Krumeich, C. Egan, D. Giarrusso, B. Schultz, C. Rogers

Crib Point 7.3, 11.5, 14.8, 18.13 (121)Somerville 4.4, 8.8, 12.12, 16.13 (109)Goals, Crib Point: J. Flack 5, L. Herrington 3, S. Austin 3, D. Warry 2, D. Lawson 1, W. Symes 1,M. Jackson 1, S. Adams 1, D. Annable 1Somerville: T. Churchin 6, L. Forsyth 2, E. Bitters 1, G. Boyd 1, S. Crowe 1, R. Hogenbirk 1,L. Koerner 1, J. Sutton 1, J. Allsopp 1, B. Crowe 1Best, Crib Point: D. Kairies, D. Cook, D. Warry, J. Flack, J. Cook, C. Warry

Somerville: B. Crowe, L. Stewart, B. Shipton, T. Churchin, J. Allsopp, L. Koerner

ReservesFrankston Bombers 3.2, 5.3, 7.5, 8.6 (54)Sorrento 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 4.7 (31)Goals, Frankston Bombers: N. Phillips 2, R. Lia 1, T. Reints 1, M. Webber 1, C. O’Neill 1, B. Whittley 1,D. Bence 1Sorrento: L. Schuldt 1, K. Stringer-Morris 1, J. Peart 1, J. Seers 1Best, Frankston Bombers: H. McLenaghan,

S. White, M. Harris, P. Schultz, J. Cudmore, S. CameronSorrento: M. Pattison, G. Hammond, M. Littlejohn, T. England, L. Schuldt, K. Stringer-Morris

Pearcedale 3.0, 10.5, 12.6, 17.7 (109)Tyabb 1.5, 1.5, 3.7, 3.9 (27)Goals, Pearcedale: D. Murray 6, J. Smale 3, L. Cross 3, B. Hemburrow 2, R. Read 1, D. Duncan 1,M. Kennedy 1Tyabb: C. Watson 2, S. Meyer 1Best, Pearcedale: J. Smale, A. Eldridge, D. Murray, D. Duncan, B. Hall, M. KennedyTyabb: J. Carter, A. Wilson, C. Morris, S. Meyer, C. Watson, S. Rahilly

Red Hill 3.3, 6.4, 9.8, 13.11 (89)Hastings 1.3, 1.6, 2.6, 5.9 (39)Goals, Red Hill: J. Lowther 4, B. Martin 4, T. Carter 2, C. O’Connell 1, A. Morrison 1, M. Holmes 1Hastings: J. Ward 1, C. Lehmann 1, T. Green 1, R. Vandenham 1, C. Perrott 1Best, Red Hill: J. Lowther, B. Martin, B. Thomson, A. Gilmour, M. Boyd, R. ShawHastings: N. Goodacre, S. Robb, A. Booth, C. Lehmann, S. Scarlett, T. Green

Dromana 0.5, 5.8, 7.9, 10.10 (70)Rye 2.1, 4.2, 6.3, 8.4 (52)Goals, Dromana: T. Sheean 2, M. Heggen 2, T. Mazurek 1, W. Spencer 1, G. Vella 1, J. Hunter 1,B. Allen 1, S. Banks 1Rye: C. Ambrose 2, M. Pudney 2, A. Fiddes 2, T. Sawers 1, B. Suffern 1Best, Dromana: C. Taylor, H. Burriss, S. Thomson, T. Mazurek, B. Allen, J. HunterRye: H. Crowe, D. Veliades, D. Howie, T. Woodford, A. Tully, C. Ambrose

Devon Meadows 4.3, 6.8, 8.10, 14.12 (96)Rosebud 1.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.5 (35)Goals, Devon Meadows: M. Walters 4, R. Attwood 3, A. Bower 2, A. Churchill 1, D. Jarman 1, L. Jansen 1,J. Henderson 1, G. Reedy 1Rosebud: G. Thomson 1, M. Watkins 1, J. Wilde 1, M. Blackhall 1, L. Snooks 1Best, Devon Meadows: L. Hoogenboom, R. Attwood, A. Bower, L. Jansen, D. Marascia, G. ReedyRosebud: G. Glaum, C. Wilde, L. Thompson, D. Hutton, L. Snooks, T. Harnett

Somerville 2.1, 3.5, 5.8, 6.10 (46)Crib Point 0.2, 2.3, 4.3, 5.9 (39)Goals, Somerville: W. Jolley 4, M. Box 1, D. Droscher 1Crib Point: B. Monty 2, G. Morsman 1, P. Smith 1, M. Kleinig 1Best, Somerville: J. Wilson, J. Baxter, P. Satur, C. Parker, B. RoweCrib Point: C. Harris, J. Forecast, D. Beech, M. Wilson, B. Monty, R. Wood

Under-18sFrankston Bombers 2.1, 6.10, 9.11, 12.14 (86)Sorrento 1.5, 2.6, 5.7, 8.7 (55)Goals, Frankston Bombers: A. Serle 2, J. Salisbury 2, M. Nichols 2, J. Doyle 2, J. Mehrtens

1, C. Russell 1,B. Geurts 1, B. Sutton 1Sorrento: M. Gardner 4, N. Mills 1, S. Paterson 1, J. Tomkins 1, M. Sicuro 1Best, Frankston Bombers: J. Barrington, M. Nichols, J. Wilkinson, A. Serle, J. Kingsbury, H. BarrSorrento: M. Gardner, N. Mills, J. Tomkins, J. McDonald, J. Brigden

Pearcedale 4.7, 6.9, 8.13, 12.13 (85)Tyabb 1.3, 3.3, 5.6, 9.9 (63)Goals, Pearcedale: M. Evans 3, J. Evans 2, J. Cassidy 2, B. Trotter 2, W. Kennedy 1, T. Frost 1,D. Foley 1Tyabb: A. Archer 4, J. Morhun 2, J. Regan 2, T. Salmon 1Best, Pearcedale: N. Brown, M. Clay, T. Frost, S. Dentith, J. Smith, B. TrotterTyabb: S. Rahilly, S. Waterstone, J. Rowley, A. Archer, J. Morhun

Red Hill 2.0, 8.2, 10.3, 12.5 (77)Hastings 3.3, 4.5, 6.7, 9.11 (65)Goals, Red Hill: J. Wood 3, D. Neal 2, C. Rogers 2, M. Mock 2, W. Tuck 1, J. Pain 1,B. Rogers 1Hastings: B. Schroen 2, N. Goodacre 2, K. Robb 1, S. Williams 1, S. Robb 1, D. Culnane 1,A. Harrison 1Best, Red Hill: D. Neal, J. Wood, L. Dunne, M. McMurray, M. Skvor, J. PainHastings: I. Maloney, K. Pratt, M. Sawosz, D. Paarlberg, N. Goodacre, D. Culnane

Rye 3.2, 8.4, 10.5, 14.8 (92)Dromana 0.1, 0.1, 3.4, 5.5 (35)Goals, Rye: J. Crowe 3, J. Gana 2, R. Tipene 2, J. Johnston 2, M. Harris 2, H. Kingston 1,T. Dunstan 1, Z. Byrns 1Dromana: J. Munkacsi 2, L. Hepner 1, R. Bennett 1, J. Buchanan 1Best, Rye: H. Kingston, M. Brown, J. Gana, F. Holt, Z. Byrns, H. WilsonDromana: A. Musgrave, J. Fowler, B. Davies, B. Theodore, J. Leverington, B. Worn

Devon Meadows 1.3, 3.5, 4.6, 9.7 (61)Rosebud 2.2, 4.6, 6.10, 8.11 (59)Goals, Devon Meadows: S. Frawley 3, L. Claringbould 2, S. Mihevc 1, D. Durdin 1, J. Johnson 1, J. Ostler 1Rosebud: G. Petersen 3, R. Bos 2, S. Mathieson 1, B. Garlick 1Best, Devon Meadows: H. Miller, J. Johnson, C. Spalding, W. Percy, L. Duhig, J. CampbellRosebud: D. Stephens, S. Mathieson, C. Essing, A. Wright, B. Garlick, J. Moait

Somerville 7.6, 12.11, 15.18, 20.21 (141)Crib Point 1.0, 1.1, 1.1, 3.3 (21)Goals, Somerville: J. Day 5, M. Watts 3, J. Ryan 3, L. McGenniss 2, D. Dickinson 1, D. Marshall 1, M. Watson 1, L. Burton 1, A. A’Vard 1, M. Fayle 1, M. Hughes 1. Crib Point: B. Hogan-Keogh 2, K. Holt 1.Best, Somerville: J. Day, R. Twyford, D. Snow, M. Fayle, L. Towan, M. Watts. Crib Point: K. Arnott, S. Grimme, Z. Condick, L. Case, D. Kranzbuhler.



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FRANKSTON VFL DOLPHINSROUND 12

Sunday 17th June Vs WilliamstownDev League: 11am Seniors: 2pm

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Round 11 PreviewsFriday 8 JuneCarlton v Geelong, Etihad Stadium, 7.50pmRound 11 starts with the game of the round between Carlton and Geelong at Etihad. Both teams haven’t been in great form. The Blues were dismal against Port Adelaide; the team really missed the run of Marc Murphy and Andrew Carrazzo, which puts more pressure on Judd and Simpson. The Cats have been slowly building form; they looked sloppy against the Giants but still ended up winning by 60 points. The Blues have had poor form at Etihad recently, only winning the GWS game. Really tough game to pick, but the Blues best is better than Geelong’s.Carlton by 12 points.

Saturday 9 JuneRichmond v Fremantle, MCG, 1.40pmThe Tiger train keeps rolling after the club claimed another prize scalp in the Saints. Everything is going right, the midfi eld is looking invincible, Jack Riewoldt has kicked 14 goals in two weeks and the makeshift backline continues to get the job done. Coach Damien Hardwick has done a fabulous job; Richmond needed a ruckman so got Ivan Maric and it needed a running defender so got Bachar Houli. The Tigers are one big scalp away from challenging for a top six spot. The Dockers must make the trip to the MCG, where it hasn’t won since 2007. On the weekend Fremantle showed improvement when it nearly upset the Crows, but there is still plenty of work to be done. Richmond by 44 points.

Gold Coast v St Kilda, Metricon Stadium, 4.40pmWe’ve had 10 rounds and Gold Coast sit sadly on the bottom of the ladder. With little improvement visible, times are tough for the Suns. As phenomenal as Ablett’s 53 touches were, it’s not doing any benefi ts for teammates’ development or the overall result. In the long-run the kids need to be able to win their own footy without the safety net that is Gary Ablett. The Saints are travelling well. Their new generation of tough midfi elders in David Armitage and Jack Steven are fl ying and there are a few more potentials on the way. The Suns need a win desperately but it won’t come this week.St Kilda by 49 points.

Essendon v Sydney, Etihad Stadium, 7.40pmThe Bombers will be furious going into this game, wanting to make amends for a frustrating loss on the weekend. Essendon was the better team, but kicked itself out of the game with 6.16. Michael Hurley was one of the main offenders, kicking 0.3 with a few out on the fulls. The Swans went back to basics and reaped the rewards when they fl ogged the Bulldogs by 92 points. Jude Bolton looked like he was back in his golden years when he racked up 41 disposals and kicked two goals. This should be a close encounter, but the Swans haven’t won a game in Melbourne this season.Essendon by 11 points.

Sunday 10 JunePort Adelaide v Hawthorn, AAMI Stadium, 4pmOn Sunday evening, these two in-form teams look to continue winning momentum. The Power has won three in a row, a feat not achieved since 2010. In could be argued the North Melbourne and Gold Coast wins weren’t big, but the Carlton win was huge and it wasn’t even a close game – they smashed them for four quarters. Young midfi elders Hamish Hartlett and Matthew Broadbent are playing great football and Travis Boak back in form. The Hawks on the weekend needed to make a statement and Buddy Franklin sure did, kicking 13 goals, something that hasn’t been seen since Scott Cummings of West Coast kicked 14 in round four of 2000. Overall Hawthorn is looking like the team we’ve seen in recent years.Hawthorn by 29 points.

Monday 11 JuneMelbourne v Collingwood, MCG, 3.15pmThe Queen’s Birthday holiday gives us a match-up of two teams coming in after completely different but equally encouraging wins. The Dees fi nally broke the duck when they upset the Bombers last Saturday night; it had been a long time coming for coach Mark Neeld. However the time for refl ection will come later – they’ve got a big clash against Collingwood, which has won its last seven matches. For the Pies, Dale Thomas has recovered well from a hamstring injury, and has been inspirational in the last two wins. In recent years the Magpies have dominated this clash, but two years ago we saw an amazing game of football ending in a draw. It probably won’t be as close this time but the Demons are improving.Collingwood by 77 points.Twitter: FootballTragic9Total tips: 65

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HASTINGS Football and Netball Club had a women’s lunch at the club on Saturday 12 May. Many of the boys from the football club attended and turned up in dress appropriate for a ladies day. As well as supporting the club, a fundraiser for SIDS and Kids was also run. The fundraiser was in memory of Jesse Wilson who died of SIDS in 2002. Jesse has a surviving twin brother, Patrick, who plays for the under-10s at the club. His eldest brother, Aaron, is assistant coach with the under-18s.

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By Craig MacKenzieDANNY Verdun is on track to halt a four-year slide that has taken Frankston Pines from the dizzy heights of Premier League to Provi-sional League 1.

The former Knox City coach also is on track to break a dismal recent re-cord by recording more than four wins in a season for the beleaguered Mon-terey Reserve outfi t.

Pines’ third success in 2012 came on Saturday against Sandringham courtesy of a stunning 30-metre free kick from Ross Wallis.

The former Sunshine George Cross midfi elder struck late in the game and it was enough to clinch the three points and give Pines a four-point buf-fer from the relegation zone.

Pines won just four games in both the 2008 and 2010 seasons. It won two games in 2009 and last year had just a solitary win.

“The committee told me from the start that the aim was to avoid getting relegated again,” Verdun said.

“It’s been hard because a week be-fore the fi rst game we had just nine players, but we’re getting our squad together now and we’re looking at signing a striker to complete the squad.”

Verdun’s recent signings, goalkeep-er Kris McEvoy and midfi elder Craig Kerr from Mooroolbark, played their part in Saturday’s success and the club has high expectations of the duo.

“We’ve got to stay humble because there’s a long, long way to go but I re-ally think that we can build on what we’ve started here,” Verdun said.

Peninsula Strikers’ 4-2 victory at home against Knox City was spear-headed by Sait Uygur’s hat-trick.

Uygur was on target after fi ve min-

utes but Knox levelled from the pen-alty spot just before half-time and took the lead early in the second half before a stunning volley from Jack Wrobel made it 2-2.

Uygur put the home side back in front with a soaring header from Da-vid Schout’s cross and shortly after put the contest out of Knox’s reach.

Seaford United maintained its pro-

motion push with a 3-1 home win over Provisional League 2 opponent Keys-borough on Saturday.

A Luke Gale header had the home side in front, but the lead only lasted two minutes.

A fi ne Paul Williams’ fi nish follow-ing a great build-up in the 15th min-ute restored Seaford’s advantage and a 62nd-minute Dave Greening penalty

settled the issue.The only downside was the straight

red card issued to Seaford’s John Wat-son late in the game for what senior coach Kevin Roberts termed “an agri-cultural challenge”.

Seaford now sits in second spot just two points behind league leader Caul-fi eld United Cobras.

Skye United’s 4-0 home win over

last-placed Lyndale United on the weekend was highlighted by Cristian Espinoza’s hat-trick. Nick Dumovic also got on the scoresheet.

The result gives Skye some breath-ing space in the bottom half of the ta-ble and its next match is an away clash with struggling Boroondara Eagles, which has leaked 19 goals this season.

Baxter’s promotion hopes nose-dived on Saturday when it was sound-ly beaten 5-2 at Baxter Park by table-topping Rowville Eagles.

It was Baxter’s second successive loss and things won’t get any easier when it travels to Dendy Park in a fortnight to face second-placed Old Brighton Grammarians.

Langwarrin’s promotion hopes are fading fast as evidenced by Friday night’s 2-0 away loss to Doncaster Rovers.

Simply stated, the home team was too slick for Langwarrin whose dismal fi nishing compounded its problems.

The sending off in the second half of star striker Caleb Nicholes adds to coach Gus Macleod’s woes and Langy’s next game is a home clash against Stan Webster’s high-fl ying Morwell Pegasus.

There are no league games this weekend, which is reserved for the State Knockout Cup and no local clubs remain in that competition.

Saturday 16 June: Langwarrin v Morwell Pegasus (Lawton Park, 3pm), Heatherton Utd v Peninsula Strik-ers (Bosnia and Herzegovina Cen-tre, 3pm), Mooroolbark v Frankston Pines (Esther Park Reserve, 8.15pm), Boroondara Eagles v Skye Utd (Ma-cleay Park, 3pm), Endeavour Utd v Seaford Utd (Reema Reserve, 3pm), Old Brighton Grammarians v Baxter (Dendy Park, 3pm).

Pines’ slide arrested, Baxter and Langy strugglePines’ slide arrested, Baxter and Langy struggle

Fingertip fl yer: Seaford United goalkeeper Paul Seeley in full fl ight. Picture: Michelle Seeley

WESTERNPORT Warriors had a real-ity check in the game against Wynbay Power on Wednesday at Soldiers Re-serve in Werribee.

Having defeated the Power in round 2 by 125 points, it was safe to assume the Power posed little or no threat to the strong Warriors outfi t even though they were playing on their home turf.

The Warriors were so confi dent they rested star veteran Jordan “Hungry” Hendrix who was suffering from the dreaded “general soreness”. Warriors’ medical staff believed the long bus trek to Werribee could inhibit his re-covery. Hungry is a minnow who likes

to rise above the pack and his absence from the team proved signifi cant as the Warriors held off a determined Power to win 8.10-58 to 5.6-36.

The fi rst quarter was all Warriors as they slammed on six goals with Tim “Buddy” Churchin dominating from the key forward post; he had fi ve to his name at the fi rst change.

Kyle “Armed” Robb was having a huge impact on his wing and the likes of Ash “Naughty” Norton and “Jump-ing” Joey Robb were having it all their own way through the middle.

Jake ‘Lleyton’ Hewitt continued his outstanding early season form and his

strong marking with the greasy ball was a sight to see as he held on to a number of memorable grabs.

Travis “Lord” Maher was elevated from the “rookie” list, grabbed his op-portunity with both hands and proved to be a real problem for the Power who early on thought they were going to be in for another almighty drubbing.

To the Power’s credit, they made some adjustments and played half their team on Buddy and this signifi -cantly impacted the Warriors’ scoring prowess.

The Warriors didn’t have any an-swers as Buddy’s signifi cant other in

“Tiny” Tim Hardy couldn’t fi nd any space and the forward line became a zone of frustration.

Dashing Danny Martin held fi rm in defence and played probably his best game for the Warriors, repelling the Power when they came forward.

Chris “Head” Bastin’s contribution cannot be underestimated either and it was a fantastic effort to arrive at the ground via train and bicycle after he did a Gary Sidebottom and missed the team bus.

As the game progressed, the Power grew in confi dence and with Buddy well held, Wynbay marginally out-

scored the Warriors in the last three quarters.

The Warriors were good enough to record a 22-point victory and will have to get their mojo back quickly if they are to compete against the likes of Sa-cred Heart and Doveton in the coming carnival round.

The carnival round is at Xavier College in Kew on Wednesday 13

June and the Warriors will play three games. The bus leaves Hastings Youth Centre, Shed 11, 11 Marine Parade, at 8.30am.

Andrew Brady

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