29 August 2016

Frankston

Dolphins sink under

Neil Walker

neil@baysidenews.com.au

DEBTS have forced the Frankston Football Club to go into voluntary administration.

The Dolphins called in administrators Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants and the VFL club’s players were informed of the shock decision on Friday evening (26 August) as they prepared to face fellow league cellar dwell-

ers North Ballarat on the Saturday in the team’s final game of the season.

The football club is believed to be struggling under about $800,000 worth of debts.

Worrells issued a statement at the weekend saying it was too early to comment on the reasons for the Dolphins’ plight.

The administrator stated two meetings will be held with creditors within 20-30 days of administration to “determine the future of the club”.

The club’s decision to enter administration comes almost a year after then club general manager Brett Angwin told The Times the club was not in financial strife despite carrying debts of around $1 million, partly to finance the completion of the club’s new $3.4 million stadium and function centre redevelopment.

“We are not in any sort of financial trouble whatsoever,” he said in September last year.

“We were audited by AFL Victoria about three weeks ago and received en-

dorsement on our operations.”

It is understood Mr Angwin, appointed general manager that same month last year, left the Dolphins last month and no successor has been hired.

The Frankston Dolphins are one of the few VFL clubs unaffiliated with an AFL team so cannot rely on financial support from such a ‘big brother’ club.

In May the club decided to switch off all 27 of its pokies machines at its new function centre to make the club more “family friendly”.

AFL Victoria, which runs the VFL, issued a statement on Saturday confirming it is aware of Frankston’s financial situation and will work with the club.

The Dolphins went down away from home to North Ballarat 8.18 (66) to Frankston’s 8.8 (56) on Saturday in Jason ‘Pongo’ Pongracic’s 50th game for the team.

The loss meant the team finished bottom of the league ladder but two wins this season was an improvement on a winless campaign last year.

Facing the past and present

THE life stories of migrants who call Frankston home will be aired on community television C31 next month.

The four-part Faces of Frankston TV series, produced by Mornington filmmakers Whitewater Documentaries, will feature 30-minute interviews with Frank Cannizzo (Italy), Rosalindo Cerda (Chile), Grace Edwards (Philippines) and Anastasia Kipouropoulos (Greece) who recount outsiders’ tales of escaping conflict in their countries of origin, in some cases, before becoming Frankston insiders through community work.

Frankston Multicultural Community Network commissioned the documentary series.

“We sometimes don’t think of Frankston as a culturally diverse place, but 10 per cent of people living in the municipality come from over 130 countries,” Network coordinator Katina Nomikoudis said.

“Many have been here for a long time and have made a

significant contribution to the community.”

Whitewater Documentaries producer Terry Cantwell said the company had been working on “technically complicated stories about shipwrecks and war mysteries” for the past few years.

This series was different for us. It is an easy-going, set of powerful, yet casual conversations, with fascinating people,” he said.

“It was wonderful to be invited into people’s homes and listen to their stories.

“Although each of our interviewees were from different cultural backgrounds, and each had very different life experiences, a common theme of commitment to the community emerged. It’s great to think that these people are our neighbours.”

See frankstonmcn.org for further details and Faces of Frankston broadcast times on Channel 31.

In custody after kidnapping

A FRANKSTON man charged over the alleged abduction of a home owner in Frankston last week has been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November.

The 47-year-old is facing numerous charges including burglary, assault, kidnapping, theft of motor vehicle, recklessly cause serious injury and attempted rape after the incident which police initially described as a “burglary gone wrong”.

The man is alleged to have entered a Grimwade Cr, Frankston, home before 5.30pm and, when the home’s owner, 54, returned he was allegedly threatened with a knife.

After a struggle, the homeowner was allegedly tied up and forced into the passenger seat of his black Volvo sedan with his alleged attacker at the wheel.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michael

Lamb, of Frankston Police, said the car was spotted “driving erratically” along Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin.

Police did not give chase. Instead, they followed its general direction into Bevnol Rd where it hit a speed hump, blowing out its front tyres, and slammed into an embankment at the intersection of Sunnybank Rd.

The victim received serious head injuries in the collision and his alleged attacker cuts and bruises. They were taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment with the victim described as being in a serious but stable condition.

Police ask that anyone who saw the car earlier to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Crash seen: Police followed a car travelling erratically before it crashed amid an alleged kidnapping. Picture: Gary Sissons

Frankston’s golden birthday

IT was a happy 50th birthday for the city of Frankston last Wednesday (24 August) and council will host a History Day event to commemorate the declaration of its city status in 1966.

Mayor Cr James Dooley said Frankston has come a long way the half-century since 1966 with its population rising from 42,085 then to 135,971 in 2015.

“Initially, a quaint holiday destination for the wealthy, Frankston now provides regional shopping, education, health, recreation and entertainment facilities and opportunities for investment and jobs, whilst still maintaining a pristine foreshore,” Cr Dooley said.

Playgrounds plans

FEEDBACK about the serious business of play is being sought by Frankston Council before upgrades to the Frankston Waterfront and George Pentland Botanic Gardens playgrounds are made.

About $900,000 will be spent on the waterfront play area and $600,000 on the botanic gardens playground.

“The proposed new designs use natural components, building on the strengths of our exceptional surrounding environments, with junior and senior play equipment and accessible play opportunities for children of all abilities,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said.

Rock scrambles, rope nets and sand pits are planned for both playgrounds as are swings, spinning carousels, slides and more seating and picnic tables.

See frankston.vic.gov.au to provide feedback before Tuesday 20 September. Playground construction works are expected to start in March next year.

The History Day will be held at Frankston Football Club, Plowman Place, Frankston on Sunday 4 September, 1-4pm. Displays of historic photos, memorabilia and a short film produced to mark the city’s 50th birthday will be on show at the event.

Several Frankston people will also share their stories and residents and visitors will have the chance to ask questions and share memories about Frankston’s past.

Entry by gold coin donation. Frankston’s own heritage property, the Ballam Park Homestead, will also be open for the public to visit. See frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1085 for bookings.

A NEW roundabout is being built as the first stage of a $13 million project to upgrade Young St as part of the state government’s Frankston Train Station precinct redevelopment project.

VicRoads is building a roundabout at the intersection of Fletcher Rd and Dandenong Rd to allow access for a new bus layover area and to increase safety at the intersection. There will be traffic changes in place until the end of September during roundabout works.

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Council News

Award winning boardwalk

The McCulloch Avenue boardwalk at the Seaford Foreshore has won the Parks and Open Space Award of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects 2016 State Awards for Design.

50 years of Frankston City

Last Wednesday 24 August was the official anniversary of Frankston being named a city. Celebrate by posting your favourite images of Frankston on social media using the hashtag, #50yearsofFrankston

The best images will be shared on Council's Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Visit: facebook.com/ FrankstonCityCouncil

Small Business Festival

Victoria events

Tax essentials for small business

Thursday 1 September, 6–8pm

Free event hosted by the Australian Tax Office. Learn about registering your business, record keeping, reporting online and which business structure is best for you. Record keeping for small business

Wednesday 8 September, 6–8pm

Free event hosted by the Australian Tax Office. Learn about record keeping, money flow, completing statements and stocktakes.

Events are held at the Civic Centre Council Chambers, 30 Davey Street, Frankston (enter via Young Street).

To learn more and book online visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/business

FAC Events

Inspired

Saturday 3 September, 7.30pm, tickets from $25, 50 minutes

The Gary Lang Northern Territory Dance Company presents excerpts from two contemporary classical works, commencing with Inspired that explores Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake music – Territory style. Celtic Illusion

Wednesday 7 September, 8pm, tickets from $59.90, 110 minutes including interval

Cleverly fusing electrifying modern Irish Dance with mind-blowing magical elements, this spectacular stage show has returned to Australia for a limited time, bigger and better than ever.

Frankston Arts Centre: 23–27 Davey Street, Frankston

Parent and guardian education sessions

Foods for baby 4–12 months

Wednesday 31 August, 10am–12pm, Mahogany Rise Child and Family Centre, 2/25 Jenkens Street, Frankston North

Baby massage 0–6 months

Wednesday 14 September, 10am–12pm, Lakewood Child and Family Centre, 107-109

Raphael Crescent, Frankston

Sessions are free however bookings are essential.

If you are unable to attend, please phone and cancel so we may invite those on the waiting list.

To book phone: 9784 1756

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Have Your Say

The community is invited to provide feedback on two exciting playground upgrades at the Frankston Waterfront and George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Plans for both locations include:

• Access for children of all-abilities and all ages

• Nature based play elements that encourage imagination and discovery such as rock scrambles, rope nets and sand pits

• Swings, spinning carousels, slides and towers

• More seating, picnic tables, trees and landscaping

To view plans and learn how you can provide your feedback by the closing date, 5pm Tuesday 20 September visit: frankston.vic. gov.au/HaveYourSay

Library Events

Beginners computer class

Tuesday 13 September, 11am–1pm Suitable for anyone with minimal experience using computers. Poetry workshop

Tuesday 15 September, 5.30pm Hosted by local writer and performance poet, Andrea Louise Thomas.

Live music: Maddy Corbel

Each Sunday in the Frankston Library Forecourt, 1.30–3pm

All events are free and hosted at Frankston City Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston. Bookings essential.

Visit: library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Community Events

Visit Ballam Park Homestead

Open Saturday 3 September, 10am–4pm and Sunday 4 September 12–4pm, 280R Frankston-Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Visit Frankston City's Ballam Park Homestead and learn about our rich local history. Gold coin entry. Bookings required. Phone: 9784 1085

Come and try bowls

Every Sunday until 4 December, 10am–12pm, City of Frankston Bowling Club, 12 Yuille Street, Frankston

Free opportunity to try bowls in a friendly and supportive environment. Tuition offered if required. Tea and coffee provided. For more information phone: 0418 331 377

Employment workshop

Every Monday until 12 December, 9.30–11.30am, Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre, 20 Ebdale Street, Frankston

Better understand the employment, training and volunteer landscape. Get tips on updating your resume, interview techniques and personal presentation, and take advantage of networking opportunities. This is a free workshop. To learn more phone: 9293 7102

Training targeted for councillors

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

CANDIDATES for election as councillors at October’s council elections across Victoria will be encouraged to answer a voluntary questionnaire outlining candidates’ experience and suitability for public office as part of a plan to better inform voters before they cast their votes.

New candidates will, for the first time, be asked for details of any previous training undertaken to prepare for life as a councillor and incumbents seeking re-election will be asked to state their attendance record at council meetings during the previous fouryear council term.

“Victorians voting at this year’s council elections will have more information about their candidates than ever before,” Local Government Min-

ister Natalie Hutchins said.

“Asking candidates to tell the public about training undertaken highlights the importance of improving standards in local government.”

The Times asked Frankston Council and neighbouring Kingston and Mornington Peninsula Shire councils to confirm how much councillors at each council had spent on training in the past four years.

Training expenses are listed in a collective ‘Conferences and training’ figure in councils’ annual reports so a breakdown in spending between the two categories was requested.

Frankston’s nine councillors have collectively claimed $10,225 for training expenses since 2013-14 and $42,068 on conferences and training in total.

“Undertaking directorship courses can be beneficial for newly elected

councillors who may not have a business background so they can understand annual reports and budgets,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said.

Kingston Council corporate services general manager Paul Franklin said its nine councillors had spent a combined $5135 on two training courses. Mornington Peninsula Shire was unable to confirm how much its 11 elected representatives claimed in training expenses in this council term amid ongoing tensions between councillors about expenses entitlements during this council term.

“Council will release figures relating to council expenditure on training and conferences over the current term later this month,” shire chief financial officer Matt Green said.

There was no legislative requirement to list councillors’ expenses in

annual reports prior to the 2015-16 financial year but both Frankston and Kingston councils did so.

The shire only began listing expenses in annual reports in 2014-15 but heralded itself as a “proactive … leader in local government reporting in Australia” in that year’s annual report.

Shire councillors collectively spent $44,881 on conferences and training in 2014-15 alone, the only figures available at this stage, outspending Frankston’s total of just over $42,000 over three years and dwarfing a total conferences and training spend of $11,343 over three years at Kingston Council.

Any completed questionnaires by councillors and council candidates will be available online at the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website before 22 October council elections.

Blokes help out at men’s shed

RETIRED men looking to contribute back to the community and enjoy mateship with fellow retirees are invited to join Langwarrin Men’s Shed.

The men’s shed, established in 2012, offers a place to meet where men of all ages can meet, share stories, hobbies, skills and experiences while working on woodwork, metalwork, cooking and computer projects.

The group also raise money for charities and recently built library cubbies for Frankston Council.

“The cubby can be packed away

and transported to any location to inspire young minds, such as community centres, kindergartens and schools,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said.

Langwarrin Men’s Shed representatives will be showcasing previous projects in the lead up to Father’s Day on Sunday 4 September at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, 330 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston on Monday 29 August until Friday 2 September, 10am-4pm at the Centre Court. New members are always welcome.

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Counting on math skills

MORE than 14,000 children across Victoria, including preschoolers in Frankston, will have the opportunity to become maths masters thanks to The Smith Family’s early maths program called Let’s Count.

The program, funded by a $542,000 state government grant, will see 16 early childhood educators from Frankston early learning centres help children and parents use maths every day.

Victorian Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos met some of the educators and families at Frankston Preschool last Tuesday, alongside The Smith Family’s Victorian general manager Anton Leschen and Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke.

“This exciting and very welcome investment by the Victorian Government will mean thousands of Victorian children can be supported to develop their maths skills from an early age,” Mr Leschen said. “Many parents lack confidence in maths and don’t realise how much fun, and how easy, it can be to find maths in the everyday.

“At The Smith Family, we’re really concerned that one in four children living in our most disadvantaged communities starts school without basic skills, including numeracy.

The Smith Family, together with Charles Sturt University Professor Bob Perry and Monash University Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni developed Let’s Count.

A four-year partnership with the Origin Foundation enabled the program to reach nearly 13,000 children, almost 7000 parents and 450 educators in disadvantaged communities nationally.

See thesmithfamily.com.au for further details of the Let’s Count program.

The dedicated staff at George Vowell continue to deliver the highest standard of care and services, including 24 hour registered nurses, health care specialists (as required), dedicated lifestyle and

The residence is complimented by the wellbeing services program, which offers residents additional lifestyle choices.

Tax After Hours

FOR almost thirty years, the team at Tax After Hours have been assisting individuals and small businesses in all of their compliance and taxation needs. The Frankston based practice pride themselves on taking a personal approach to your financial matters and working closely with their clients to achieve the best possible outcome.

As holistic accountants they aim to cater to the client as a whole person rather than just as an individual task, with this in mind they have accountants available on select evenings throughout the week to make their services more convenient and accessible to those of us who work standard business hours.

Edie is the Senior Accountant and Director of

Tax After Hours; she believes in having a genuine presence and is just as comfortable in her work boots getting hands on with renovations as she is in the office. Edie has been a CPA for more than 30 years, and her friendly disposition is something that everybody remembers.

Tash is the Managing Accountant of Tax After Hours; she is constantly updating her knowledge and working hard to become the best version of herself and the best Accountant she can be. Tash has shown time and time again that she can get the best possible returns for her clients and she makes sure that no possibility is left unexplored. If you would like to get in contact with Tax After Hours, their best contact is; admin@taxafterhours.com.au

Mental health staff fears for safety

Neil Walker

neil@baysidenews.com.au

MENTAL health workers walked off the job for two hours on Tuesday 9 August in protest over “violent incidents and increasing demand” at Peninsula Community Mental Health Service at Frankston Hospital.

The Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) said extra staffing and safety for staff should be a top priority and is demanding a new enterprise bargaining agreement “to improve service delivery, staffing levels and safety for workers and consumers”.

“We need a system that meets the demand, we need to attract, retain and value the work of mental health workers

in order to meet this demand,” HSU representative Paul Healey said.

“The Victorian government must invest in this area or it will pay a heavier price down the track with people becoming marginalised, creating social dislocation and suffering.”

Mr Healey said violent attacks on staff are “not uncommon”.

“Clinicians have been pinned down, spat on and assaulted.”

Peninsula Health nursing acting executive director Fiona Reed said: “Peninsula Health values our staff who work in mental health and respects their right to participate in industrial action.”

EBA negotiations are being held between the HACSU, Victorian Health Industry Association and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.

“Peninsula Health is not involved in these negotiations,” Ms Reed said.

The staff’s strike action came just a week after Premier Daniel Andrews visited Frankston Hospital to announce a $27 million program aimed at increasing workforce training, school-based support and mental health literacy program within several regions including Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

A spokeswoman for Mental Health Minister Martin Foley said the government hopes to agree a new EBA for mental health workers soon amid talks to resolve “final points”.

“We recognise that people working in our mental health system do vital work in a difficult environment,” Hayley McNaughton said.

painting and redecorating of the rooms.”

Michelle & Cameron Parry

“The room is no longer like an ice box when we go to bed and in fact the temperature remains constant so it is very comfortable.”

Police patrol

Charges over car theft

A CARRUM Downs man has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court after allegedly ramming a police car in a stolen Ford Mustang sports car early Saturday morning, 20 August.

The 24-year-old will face charges of burglary, car theft, key theft, dangerous and careless driving, reckless endangerment, possessing drugs and possessing the proceeds of crime.

The Mustang was one of seven cars stolen from the Wignall Ford Frankston dealership, Overton Rd, around 3.30am that day.

Police will allege the offenders used a crow bar to jemmy open the key safe before stealing the Mustang, three Territory SUVs, two G6E sedans and a Ranger.

One of the G6E sedans was found burnt out in Hillcrest Av, Frankston.

Two cars were recovered in Seaford and a fourth at Lynbrook. Police are still looking for two Ford Territory SUVs – white and blue – and silver Ford Ranger.

Police were still looking for two Territories and a Ranger on Monday morning.

Later on the Saturday police were called to apprehend a Mustang being driving erratically in Narre Warren South.

They managed to hem the car in when it became stuck in traffic at Lyndhurst, with the driver allegedly ramming the police car in a foiled escape bid.

The court date has yet to be fixed.

Stalking arrest

POLICE arrested a man on Wednesday 24 August after an alleged stalk-

ing incident at a shopping centre in Frankston last month.

They allege a 41-year-old man followed two women around the centre on Beach St, 5pm, 7 July.

He was released pending summons and is expected to be charged with possession of a drug of dependence and stalking.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Drive for safety

POLICE are urging motorists to make the roads around the footy-finals series matches incident-free this month and next.

Senior Sergeant Justin Watson, of Frankston police, said potential drinkdrivers should make alternative arrangements to get home after a game.

“We have previously had good behaviour from fans of the MPNFL and Nepean leagues and we look forward to an incident-free period this year,” he said.

Saints go cashing in with discounted lease

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

THE St Kilda Football Club’s welcome back to Moorabbin Reserve, and impending exit from Seaford, is official after Kingston Council voted to approve a 50-year lease at Linton St for the AFL club.

Kingston councillors voted at a public council meeting last Monday evening (22 August) to give the Saints a 25-year lease with an option for a further 25 years despite some community concern about a $420,000 rates discount over the first decade of the lease.

An 84 per cent reduction on building rent means the football club will pay $80,000 rather than $500,000 in building rent over the first ten years.

Kingston ratepayers objecting to the lease believed St Kilda FC should not receive a discount since council is contributing $5 million worth of ratepayers’ money to the $28.4 million redevelopment of Linton St.

Objectors were also unhappy at the club continuing to have 83 pokies machines at the venue.

At last week’s council meeting councillors voiced some concerns about St Kilda’s previous behaviour when it quit Moorabbin six years ago and moved club administration work and training sessions to Seaford.

Frankston Council spent $4 million of its ratepayers’ money enticing the AFL club to Seaford after the Saints fell out with Kingston Council over a planned redevelopment at Linton St.

At last week’s Kingston Council

meeting Cr Ron Brownlees insisted the terms of the new lease are not as beneficial to the club as the terms offered in 2010 despite concerns about the hefty building rent discount.

“They [St Kilda FC] were getting a much better deal before than what they getting now – trust me,” he said.

“This is a quite a reasonable outcome, I think, for all parties.

Cr Steve Staikos noted St Kilda had not been “a perfect tenant” in

Kingston in the past but he argued the club’s management is now different and is committed to making a contribution back to the community.

“It’s a different club to what it was and I believe they’re very sincere in their ambition to become a top-tier AFL club and engage with the community.”

The club will have to conduct annual maintenance to the Linton St oval and building.

Cr John Ronke expressed con-

cern that council will directly profit from electronic gaming machines and alcohol sales at Linton St since gaming rent of $48,555 annually and an estimated $20,000 each year based on 2 per cent of expected liquor sales, are listed as separate items in the lease.

The previous lease before 2010 applied a flat rate “for less” than the new lease and did not itemise gaming and liquor sales fees payable to council, according to council CEO John Nevins.

“I’m very much in favour of St Kilda coming back to Moorabbin, they are a different club now … but I am uncomfortable with itemising as part of a lease arrangement, linking the arrangements to gaming rent and liquor rent,” Cr Ronke said.

“Personally, I don’t like the connotation that council now is making money from gaming through this association with the lease and having a revenue turnover from liquor sales.”

All Kingston councillors voted to approve the lease to St Kilda FC with the exceptions of Crs David Eden and Rosemary West who abstained from voting on the matter.

Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden says negotiations over the Saints’ exit from Linen House in Seaford are ongoing.

“A detailed report will be provided to Council on options for the future use of the facility at the appropriate time,” Mr Hovenden said in a statement.

“Council looks forward to seeing its investment in this facility being made available for other uses.”

Tennis history traces 125 years of on-court ‘love’

MORNINGTON Tennis Club’s long-time life member Sylvia Pingiaro has written a history of the club, which turned 125 in April.

Mrs Pingiaro started collecting newspaper clippings about the club soon after she joined it in 1943 as a teenager, little knowing she would one day write a book.

The first-time author started playing tennis when she attended Frankston High School, and joined Mornington’s club soon after, playing on asphalt courts built in 1891 on the corner of Queen and Vancouver streets where the library now stands.

The book had its genesis in early 2006 when the idea lobbed at a club committee meeting.

“As I was the oldest member, Mornington born and bred, and had strong family connections from the 1930s when my brother Jim Fyffe was a member, I volunteered to take on the task,” she told The Times

Following Jim to the club were his sisters Edna, Pat, the author Sylvia, and Joy.

Their father David and his older brother John operated a grocery and general store in Main St, Mornington, from about 1920 until it was sold to Bill Pratt in 1946. (Pratt had three “self-service” grocery stores including one in Frankston, his home town, when he sold to United States-based Safeway in 1963, the start of the supermarket era in Australia.)

The store on the corner of Main and Albert streets had been a general store since 1859 when pioneer Thomas Allchin built it for his wife Sarah to run.

Mrs Pingiaro collected clippings over many years “spurred on by my children joining the club and experiencing varying degrees of success”.

The club was at Queen St between 1891 and 1954 when it and the Shire of Mornington built clay courts and a clubhouse opposite the football ground.

The club’s third (and probably final) home is now at Civic Reserve, known as Mornington Tennis Centre, which the club moved to in October 2014.

Mrs Pingiaro’s book, A smashing good time: history of Mornington Tennis Club 1891–2016, blends club history with the history of the town and wider peninsula.

The book’s “cast of characters” include many prominent residents who were club members in the early days when the town had a small population and many people were members of multiple community and sporting groups.

The book reveals the club’s annual ball at the Mechanics Hall was once a social highlight. It was broadcast on a local radio station where women’s dresses were described, names of dancers mentioned, and the “belle of the ball” announced.

Just before the First World War, prominent Melbourne stockbroker Alfred Rutter Clarke, who owned a “country property” called Ellerslie (later to become the guest house Dava Lodge on the Esplanade; now private homes), loved nothing better than having some of the town’s prominent tennis-playing citizens come to his property and receive a good thrashing followed by a fabulous lunch and afternoon tea.

Two of the club’s best-known members were Harry Hopman and his brother Jack, who came to live in Mornington shortly after the Second World War when they set up a company to make gut strings for tennis and badminton racquets.

The brothers rented two houses in the town, and both played and coached tennis at the Queen Street courts. “I recall Harry coaching my sister Joy for no charge,” Mrs Pingiaro said. Jack was club president in the late 1940s before moving back to NSW.

Under Harry Hopman, Australia won the Davis Cup 16 times. In 1961 Jack Hopman went to coach in Cambodia, helping make it the dominant tennis nation in the region.

Mrs Pingiaro said her book includes general information about “the fabulous game of tennis, which has kept me fascinated for more than 70 years. It’s a snapshot of different eras of Mornington Tennis Club”. Information came from the newspaper clippings as well as local histories and the online resource Trove.

After raising a family of six, Mrs Pingiaro played veterans tennis overseas as well as throughout Australia and New Zealand. The club made her a life member in 1976.

A smashing good time contains more than 50 photos and illustrations as well as historical “breakouts” and club records. It has been published by the author and is available by emailing Sylvia. Pingiaro@bigpond.com

n Mike Hast, the writer of this article, helped Sylvia Pingiaro produce her book.

FEDERAL Dunkley Liberal MP Chris Crewther has responded to the first protest held outside his Frankston office since he was elected in July.

The MP noted “a small quiet group of people” from Christian organisation Love Makes A Way visited his Davey St electorate office on Wednesday 17 August (“Protest for refugees”, The Times 22/8/16) to raise concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers highlighted by the leak of more than 2000 incident reports from Australia’s detention centre on Nauru.

Mr Crewther said the front door was locked “as a result of security concerns raised by the Australian Federal Police”. He was in Canberra at the time of the protest.

The new MP says he understands Love Makes A Way’s concerns and has scheduled a meeting next month to “hear their views in person”.

“It is, however, important to note that the ‘Nauru Files’ that have been published are initial reports and in some cases, hearsay – not statements of fact,” Mr Crewther said in a statement.

“Many of these allegations are historical in nature and have been reported, investigated and appropriate action already taken.

“However, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection is examining the published documents and if there is even one new claim, it will be dealt with appropriately.”

Mr Crewther said the federal government “supports the Nauruan Government to provide for the health, welfare and safety of all transferees and refugees in Nauru”.

“What is often not reported about Nauru are the success stories among settled refugees, who are getting on with their lives. Some are running businesses, operating restaurants and catering businesses, a taxi service, car mechanic, mobile repair business, tailor service, and several hair and beauty salons.”

Guardian Australia published the leaked Nauru Files which detailed incidents of assaults, sexual abuse, self-harm attempts and child abuse.

Neil Walker

Artist comes clean about life and work

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

ART imitating life or art imitating art? Michael Leeworthy manages to mix ‘n’ mangle the time worn adage in his latest publication “So you want to be an artist? You had better read this first ”.

It was Oscar Wilde who famously made the seemingly innocuous statement that "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life" in his 1889 essay The Decay of Lying.

Decades later the truth of his position remains a debating point.

Leeworthy, a Red Hill-based artist and gallery owner has gone a step further by publishing a small book of cartoons depicting himself and those who seek to either comment on or buy his art.

On the cover, he depicts himself painting in the bath while thinking “Famous artist” and was only too happy to replicate the pose for photographer Gary Sissons.

Leeworthy, a 50-year survivour of the art world, cheerfully admits his time in the business has not all been canvas, brushes and paint.

“By art business I also include window dressing, stain glass windows, interior decorating as well as painting and illustrating,” he says.

“Although the booklet will appear a cynical view of art and the public at first, I have to say that not one cartoon is exaggerated – they are all true.”

Even the bathtub cover has a reality. Leeworthy says for many people the comfort of a warm bath

puts them in a dreamy state. A state a mind that could easily lull someone into think “Famous artist”!

“It’s also a reminder of being careful what we wish for,” he says. “You don’t always get what you desire.”

Leeworthy says “just about every artist” who has seen the book can relate to the depicted situations.

“Everything in there is true and I’ve tried to pepper [the booklet] with

Cosy cubby for kids

FRANKSTON Council has thanked Langwarrin Men’s Shed members for building a book cubby for young children.

“This project was a partnership between Kid’s Own Publishing and council’s Best Start program, aimed at developing young children’s interests in books and building on their early literacy skills,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said.

“With the book cubby, children are encouraged to write and illustrate their own books. These books can then be published so children can share their stories with the community to enjoy.

“Special thanks needs to go to the Langwarrin Men’s Shed, who have kindly spent valuable time building this fantastic Cubby, which is one of two book cubbies now in Frankston.”

Every page tells a story: Frankston Primary School children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book characters to celebrate Book Week and made good use of a new book cubby built by Langwarrin Men’s Shed members. Picture: Yanni

helpful advice,” he says.

Leeworthy did not attend art school (“all you do at the end of that is get a certificate”), but even as a 10-yearoldwas regularly borrowing so many art books from the library that it made cycling a difficult act.

At one stage in his working life he was adept at balancing the demands of driving a timber truck (with jazz blaring from the tape player) and be-

ing a window dresser.

“I’ve been lucky getting away with it [surviving in the art world]. I’m not the best artist in the world, but I can be the most realistic. I’m living off my art now,” Leeworthy says.

Unknown to them, it has been the visitors to his gallery, and some of his buyers, who provided the inspiration for his cartoons.

Captions of his drawings include

such gems as “I like the way you don’t finish your painting. It leaves something to the imagination” and “A bit of a hobby is it mat?”

Another gentle put down: “I didn’t bring my husband, he’ll buy anything.”

Michael Leeworthy’s gallery is at 133 Shoreham Rd Red Hill South, call 5989 2776 or 0408 051 027.

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‘All clear’ for all change at Martha Cove

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has agreed to change land use definitions, increase building heights and the number of dwellings at the Martha Cove residential and marina development at Safety Beach.

Amendments to the planning permit approved by the shire last month give the green light for buildings apartments and shops in the area designated Martha Cove Village Centre.

The number of dwellings allowed at Martha Cove is now 1167, an increase of 114.

The original Martha Cove permit was issued in 1999 and in 2002 City Pacific estimated the project at $650 million, including 900 residences.

The latest successful application to amend the planning permit follows a presentation to councillors in January by Sydney-based developer Denarke Pty Ltd ATF Martha Cove Vineyard No. 1 Trust, a company which is also selling housing sites and boat berths at nearby Brindabella Point. Denarke bought the land in 2014.

Councillors were divided on the issue, with Crs Antonella Celi, David Gibb, Tim, Wood, David Garnock and Graeme Pittock being in favour and Crs Hugh Fraser, Tim Rodgers, Bev Colomb and Andrew Dixon against.

As part of its application to amend the permit, Denarke provided councillors with traffic and commercial impact reports from consultants it had hired.

The May 2016 traffic report by Ratio: consultants states: “The provision of a substantial surplus in parking provision, especially on-street parking for residential visitors and retail commercial uses customers and other visitors, will ensure sufficient provision for even the highest summer holiday season peak demands.”

The economic impact assessment by MacroPlan Dimasi showed the planned shops would have “some impacts” on shops at Dromana and Mt Martha but “it can be concluded that a net community benefit will result from the proposed development, particularly as the

development will provide greatly increased shopping choice for local residents while also creating job opportunities for the local community”.

Buildings heights are also being varied to allow 10 metres in five areas as well as the Martha Cove Village Centre.

Roofs and facades can exceed eight metres elsewhere providing the “internal floor levels [are not] raised above levels that would be achieved if the overall height limit was eight metres”.

In an extended description, “harbour commercial facilities" can now include art gallery, bank, nursery (retail), post office, service shop, shop, showroom, sail maker, spar maker, boat rigger, flag maker, take away food tavern, totalisator agency, restaurant and, office.

The approved plans for the 6.4 hectare Martha Cove Village Centre include a “marina hub” with a cafe and support facilities and services for the marina, one 1000 square metre shop, several small shops and a 200-seat restaurant.

The largest part of the site is devoted to housing: 215 apartments and 100 “townhomes”.

A public space – Anchorage Park – lies behind a block of three-storey apartments and three-level homes.

The proposal presented to councillors in January was outlined in a large, glossy 168-page Martha Cove Village Centre Development Plan Report.

The proposal is described as “a contemporary interpretation of the peninsula character”, and cites developments in Florida, Sweden, France, Spain, Perth and Queensland (Paradise Point) under the heading “Project Exemplars + Precedence”.

The village centre for Martha Cove is also described as “a habitat of modern lifestyle inspired by the spirit of the Mornington Peninsula”.

The village centre site is proposed to be subdivided into 13 “superlots”, either for apartments, “townhomes” or shops.

In one part of the document setbacks are described as “minimal” so they will “contribute to the urban character of the village centre”. Further on in the document most superlot setbacks are described as “zero”.

Respected sportsman left legacy

Obituary

Des Calverley, 21/11/1919 - 10/8/2016

DES Calverley was born in Wee Wee Rup, on the Murray Valley Highway about 10 kilometres south east of Cohuna. He lived in Leitchville, a dairying centre, until he was 14, when like many others he left school; a common practice in those days. In 1937 he went to live at his grandmother’s hotel in Brunswick and after the sale of this hotel, they moved to the Buckingham Hotel, Footscray. His working life was spent with the British United Shoe Machine Company in Fitzroy. In 1941 he married Marie (Mollie) Ryan and the partnership lasted 73 years, Mollie died in August 2013.

Des continued to live in Frankston and was visited weekly by his sons.

He belonged to many clubs over the years. He joined Fitzroy Football Club in 1937 and played as a wing and a rover. He played 52 games

for the firsts and played in the seconds grand final in 1944. He joined Richmond in 1946, playing 18 games in the firsts and in 1947 played for Richmond in the seconds grand final. Overall, Des played 70 senior games in the VFL.

His two sons and his brother Bruce also played for Fitzroy, with Bruce playing in the team’s 1944 premiership.

After his retirement from football, Des stayed involved with the Fitzroy Football Club, was on the selection committee, was involved in recruitment and became vice president and filled in as president during a time of committee and board upheaval.

Des moved to Frankston in1982 and became a member of the City Of Frankston Bowling Club where he remained a member for 34 years. He won the minor championship in 1983. He also won two triples championships and four premierships.

Des believed that sport gave you a good look at

the lives of other people and allowed you to make and keep friendships, and enables you to keep mentally and physically healthy. He also preferred team sports as they help you make friends and even when playing opposing teams you form friendships.

Des was active as a volunteer at the club and stayed through the ups and downs that many clubs have. He was honoured in 2012 by having one of the meeting rooms at the club named the Des Calverley Lounge.

His advice to members, especially young players, was: “Listen to your coach and be patient with yourself.”

Des was a respected member, his keen sense of humour and his positive attitude shone both on and off the green.

A fond memory for many was Des trying out his new bowls in 2011 when he was 92. He will be missed.

Paul Lambert, City of Frankston Bowling Club

Height concerns ignored

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

IGNORING residents’ concerns about high-rise development in Mentone brought protests to Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s doorstep last week.

Friends of Mentone Station and Gardens president Dorothy Booth, frustrated by Mr Wynne’s failure to acknowledge residents’ concerns, gathered supporters to unveil a ‘Keep Mentone Marvellous Stop High Rise Development’ banner on the steps of state parliament last Wednesday (17 August).

In 2015 Mr Wynne controversially overruled Kingston Council’s decision to make a four-storey height limit in central Mentone ‘mandatory’ until the year 2030, instead ruling it be ‘discretionary’.

No explanation for leaving the door open to high-rise buildings in Mentone has ever been given by the Minister despite repeated requests for an explanation by The Times and residents.

Sandringham Liberal MP Murray Thompson took up the residents’ plea for answers from the Planning Minister by playing a recording of the Les Miserables song Do You Hear The People Sing? in the Parliament chamber.

The Speaker censured Mr Thompson for his actions.

“The Victorian Labor government

ripped up the mandatory four-storey height limit for the Mentone activity centre and effectively said to developers, ‘The sky is the limit’. Thirteen storeys in Bentleigh — how many in Mentone?,” Mr Thompson asked in Parliament.

“The decision was made without consultation with the Mentone community and is contrary to the decision of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 panel report of September 2013.”

Mr Thompson called on Mr Wynne to reverse his decision “to maintain the amenity and the future liveability of marvellous Mentone”.

Mrs Booth said Mr Wynne had plenty of chances over several months to acknowledge concerns about the possibility of high-rise development in Mentone before the protesters arrived at Parliament.

“It caused quite a stir … Richard Wynne will not see me. I have been trying to see him since the week before Christmas last year,” she said.

“I’ve been sending emails and writing letters and have heard nothing back.

“We just want him to come and look at Mentone and then make up his mind. We don’t want anything higher than Kilbreda tower.”

The Times has asked for reasons for Mr Wynne’s intervention to amend council’s Mentone Activity Centre Structure Plan without response on three occasions over several months.

Peninsula Private Hospital’s new Emergency Department is now open 24/7

ON Monday 22 August 2016, Peninsula Private Hospital opened the doors to a new private emergency service on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Emergency Department (ED) is located in a new, purpose built centre that is easily accessed via McClelland Drive and Peninsula Link. The purpose built centre also includes an impressive, light filled new front entrance and atrium to the hospital. Two new medical wards opened on the same day comprising 30 private rooms each with full ensuites and a lounge area overlooking the atrium.

The new Emergency Department is part of a transformative expansion of Ramsay Health Care and Australian Unity’s Peninsula Private Hospital, Frankston offering a much anticipated and valuable direct emergency medical service for the region, including Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast, Bayside and surrounding communities.

Around the clock emergency care, as well as a new onsite Ramsay pharmacy will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Highly qualified emergency and critical care trained medical specialists and nurses together with on call doctors in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, plastic surgery, urology and vascular surgery will support

the service. 24hour Intensive Care, Cardiac Catheter Lab, Pathology and Radiology will also be available.

Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Private Hospital, Mr Paul Geddes is delighted with the new facilities and increased capacity. “The state of the art emergency department includes fourteen general patient observation and resuscitation bays, a dedicated suite for managing patients with an infectious condition, fully equipped procedure room and purpose built Ambulance Victoria facilities. In

addition, we have added a further two new overnight medical ward to service the anticipated patient demand. Our new 24hour Ramsay Retail Pharmacy will also provide a much needed service to not only our patients but also the general public. This is an exciting addition to the current services we offer as the largest and most advanced private hospital in the region. We will continue to provide the highest quality of private hospital care with the best possible patient outcomes”.

The new Emergency Department offers patients the additional benefit of minimum wait times with the cost to access this service to be one of Victoria’s lowest.

Additional information about the new emergency department and services at Peninsula Private can be found at www.peninsulaph.com.au

Luxury living with an outlook to both the bays

Address: 70 Allison Road, MOUNT ELIZA

For Sale: $1,600,000 plus

Agency: Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667

Agent: Stewart Lardner 0419 539 072

INSTANTLY recognisable to travellers along the Moorooduc Highway, this magnificent home is perched high above a natural bush setting with a majestic vista across the Moorooduc Plains to Western Port Bay. This ultimate entertainers paradise greets you with a timber walkway, lush gardens and a magnificent in-ground pool and atrium as part of a larger alfresco entertaining deck – one of three that embraces the home – that opens through to the lounge and kitchen. All interior zones are orientated towards the breathtaking view and for convenient access out to the decks.

The stylish kitchen features a big wrap around bench with plenty of storage space, a large recess for a refrigerator and stainless-steel appliances including a wall oven and a dishwasher. The dining area merges with a dazzling family room where a wall of windows flood the home with natural light, and to conclude the refreshingly open and bright first floor there is an elegant master bedroom featuring a walkthrough dressing room to an ensuite bathroom. There is lift access between the floors or take the spiral staircase to ground level where an equally impressive downstairs area

awaits. A colossal third living area, surrounded by another four bedrooms, is perfect for children young and old. Two of the bedrooms have a walk-in robe, one has an ensuite, there is a second full bathroom and a separate powder room for guests. From the street there is a double garage under the roof line and other features to the 0.72 hectare block, which has a manageable amount of lawn, is down on the lower deck which provides a tranquil retreat overlooking an ornamental pond. Absolutely luxurious, this five to six bedroom home presents the ultimate entertainers delight in this privileged location.

FRENCH ISLAND C.A. 8A SECTION M, THE CENTRE WAY

DECEASED ESTATE AUCTION

Vacant Land of approx. 1.62ha (4 Acres) centrally located on the Island adjacent to the Perseverance Primary School and approx 5 kms from ferry. Fully fenced with 7 strand barbed wire, recessed entry and gate on well-maintained road. Zoned for Farming use with planning permit available for single dwelling (STGA). Land of this size is rare on the Island and this sale is an opportunity to purchase at fair value.

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT. BALANCE 60 DAYS. VACANT POSSESSION

AUCTION COMMENCES AT 2:30PM

AUCTION Saturday 24th September at 2:30pm at the offices of Century 21 Homeport

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Body found at Mornington Junction

Compiled by Melissa Walsh

A MAGISTERIAL inquiry touching the death of a woman named Elizabeth Bullock, whose body was found at Mornington Junction, on Friday afternoon last, was held on Monday, at the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall, before Mr W. J. Oates, J P., when the following evidence was adduced:— Roydon Ross deposed that he was a butcher residing at Somers. On the 25th inst he was travelling round Mornington Junction in the butcher’s cart, and about one o’clock he stopped to feed his horse at a blind road. There was a watercourse where the horse was feeding. He walked into the ti-tree to cut a stick, and then saw what he thought was the body of a dead woman.

She had on a pair of shoes or boots, stock and a green colored dress. He did not look at the body, nor speak to any person of finding the body till he got to Somerville about 7 o’clock, when he reported the fact to Mr Sago. The body was lying in a watercourse. There was about 4 or 5 inches of water running through. After a heavy fall of rain there is about two feet of water running at that place.

Robt. M’Cartney, Lance Corporal in the military forces, stationed at Frankston, deposed to going to the place where the body was found, in company with Cons.M’Cormack, on Saturday morning, and finding a small black handbag in the water, also black leather purse which contained 3d in coppers, some tickets and papers. Those produced were

the same. The water was about 2 feet wide and 6 inches deep. Frederick Norbury, Camberwell, deposed that from information received he came to Frankston on Sunday last, and identified the body at the Bay View Hotel as his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bullock.

She was about 65 years of age. She used to get her living by caretaking and hawking trinkets about. She was of a wandering and changeable disposition. She left her home about a month ago. He identified the property as having belonged to his sister-inlaw.

Constable M’Cornmack deposed to being informed of the finding of the body, and having it conveyed to the Bay View Hotel. The body was very much decomposed. Dr Maxwell deposed to making a post mortem examination of the body, which was very much decomposed. He found that death was caused, by a combination of asphyxia and putrefaction, and occurred probably about three weeks ago. The conditions found were not inconsistent with death by drowning. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

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THE artists who appeared at Scotch concert were delighted with their reception and treatment during their visit and expressed their appreciation.

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THE “Australian Club” held another of their enjoyable dances on Saturday evening 26th inst. There was a fair number of guests, and a program

of 16 dances was gone through to the music of Alliette’s string band. During the evening two raffles were drawn. One of the features of the evening was the coffee supper which was greatly appreciated. The hall was tastefully decorated with gum leaves (as the wattle was not obtainable) and the floor was very fast.

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A RECEPTION was given by the members of the Frankston W.C.T.U. to Mrs Beckett, President of the Williamstown branch, who was visiting Frankston to speak on behalf of the 6 o’clock closing. The President, Mrs Twining, was in the chair, and in a few well chosen words introduced the speaker. Mrs Beckett gave a graphic account of the work the women of Williamstown are doing in connection with the rest home for soldiers which they have established there, and where every comfort for the soldiers can be obtained. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and the meeting concluded by singing the National Anthem.

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ONE of the most important meetings ever held by the ratepayers of the Shire will take place on Wednesday evening next, to consider the water scheme of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission which was unanimously adopted by the Conference on Wednesday last. The benefits to be derived from an abundant water supply are incalculable.

Apart from the advantages from a sanitary point of view, values of

properties will be greatly appreciated by having such a supply. It is to be hoped that the ratepayers will ratify unanimously or by an overwhelming majority, the action of their representatives at the conference. An advertisment convening the meeting appears in another column.

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THE important work of tree planting was started at Naval Base on Wednesday, and a very interesting ceremony took place when the honor of the first tree fell to Miss Mary Thomas, daughter of O. P. Thomas Esq C.E. and officer in charge of the Base. The variety planted by that young lady was an evergreen oak. Miss Helen Green planted the second tree. Master Owen Thomas and Misses Eileen and Ada Thomas also took part in the function, each planting a specimen of oak family in a very neat and business-like manner.

The work, which is under the supervision of Mr W. L. Hartland superintendent of plantations, Frankston, is now in full swing, and by the end of the week some thousands of pines and other conifers, oaks etc., will be in their places, and in a few years this should be one of the beauty spots of Victoria.

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SIX O’clock Closing. A public meeting was held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Thursday evening, 24th August, in connection with the above movement, under the auspices of the local branch of the W.C.T.U.and I.O.R. The Rev E. Tonkin occupied

the chair, the speakers being Mrs Beckett, President of the Williamstown Branch of the W.C.T.U. and Mr Barratt, of the Victorian Alliance. The chairman apologised for the absence of Mrs McLeod, who had been advertised to speak, but who was unable to be present on account of illness,but a good substitute had been provided in the person of Mrs Beckett.

Previous to introducing the speakers Mr Tonkin spoke on the growing power of the Woman’s Movement in temperance work, and also the war had led the people to deal with the drink question. South Australia, Tasmania, and New South Wales had declared in favor of 6 o’clock closing. They were aiming for the same object in Victoria and it was to help the movement along that they were holding a meeting that evening.

Mrs Beckett said she considered the drink problem a woman’s question. All mothers, sisters, and wives knew to their sorrow the curse entailed by drink. The woman today is alive to the necessity of dealing with the question. They had left it for too long for the men —they are too slow. They were out for 6 o’clock closing, and intended to get it. The speaker then spoke on the advantages already derived from closing the bars at half past nine and in conclusion urged them to be up and doing, and put down the drink. There was much need for it. ***

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 2 September, 1916

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS

1. Bidding sales

5. Bop

7. Prank

8. Fixated

9. Crib

12. Most beloved

15. Leas

19. Begin journey (3,3)

21. Shares secret 22. Bare 23. Heavy thump 24. Actress, Debbie ...

Pitiful

Fashion direction

Holed atmosphere layer

Bun seed

Court clown

First-born

Greenish-blue

Inflatable mattress

MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

12. Disc jockeys (1,2)

13. Emollient, ... vera 14. Italy’s currency unit

15. Good-luck pet

16. Removed (hat)

17. Lose concentration

18. Volunteers 19. Cowardly person 20. Passionate dance

See page 26 for solutions.

Saddle up! Taking the high horse out for a gallop THE

By Stuart McCullough

DUST off the saddle. Strap on the riding boots, prepare the bridle and slip into your best pair of jodhpurs. While you’re at it, oil up the spurs and fix your preferred crash helmet firmly to your noggin. Why? Because it’s time to get on the high horse. And once firmly seated astride that mighty steed, I plan to ride that thing into the sunset; its hooves cracking against the bedrock of reason and logic, together we will gallop great distances until all those who resist us collapse with exhaustion.

There’s nothing I love more than a little bit of righteous indignation. Frankly, any excuse that I have to get up on my high horse is welcomed. It used to be that I assumed an air of moral superiority only in the most pressing of circumstances. However, I have noticed a disturbing trend in which I will immediately seek refuge on the high moral ground with the slightest provocation.

Take my ring tone. I don’t particularly remember how it was that I settled on the ringtone for my mobile. For all I know it’s the default setting. But as far as I’m concerned, its default status has been well earned and deserves a little respect.

Recently, however, someone else in my immediate office area has adopted the very same ringtone. I consider this an act of absolute barbarism. It means that I am forever thinking that my phone is calling my name from various geographical points.

There should be rules against such acts of naked aggression. Or, if not rules, then an unfettered right to re-

taliate. Granted, I could probably reset my ringtone but why should I? Or, for that matter, how do I?

While I realise that kids today change their ringtones as frequently and as easily as they change their shirts or violate international copyright law, these are things to which I have given the scantest of scant attention. Previously, I never really gave any thought to my ringtone. Now it is all that I think about. I hear it in my dreams.

At first I thought that I would do as everyone else seems to do and set up

a website to protest my cause, www. stopusingmyringtone.com.

I’m yet to get any hits as such and the forum page remains as empty as the world’s loneliest bar. Clearly, the power of the internet has been greatly overstated. There must be another way. It is difficult to know how to settle such a dispute. The days of challenging others to a duel are, largely speaking, behind us.

Even an invitation to “paper, rock, scissors” can be regarded as inappropriate for the workplace. Instead, I am

left to trot gently by, firmly seated in my saddle, nose aloft as the ringtone that sounds a lot like mine echoes across the office.

If only my desire to seat myself on the elevated equine was limited to ring tones.

Recently, a sticker appeared on my milk that declared it was “permeate free”. I was unsure if this meant that the product contained none of the substance in question or whether I was getting a supply of permeate for nothing. As some kind of a bonus.

The sticker did not see fit to explain. Despite this scarcity of information, I was supposed to know whether having permeate in your milk was a good or bad thing. I don’t recall being taught anything about permeates in school. To me it sounds like a particular kind of hairstyle from 1987. As I recall, back then, all the girls in my class had remarkable permeates. I can picture them now, hair aloft and reaching for the ceiling in our school photo. But if a permeate is not a hairstyle, then I am officially flummoxed. They assume I know too much.

If there’s one thing that gets me on my high horse, it’s assumed knowledge. In fact, more than just putting me on my high horse, it also gets my goat. This, of course, becomes quite difficult, as trying to restrain a live, belligerent goat on an equally hostile thoroughbred is no easy task. In fact, it’s so difficult that I have begun to resent it.

And resentment is something that totally gets my gander. It’s not just the fact of getting my gander as much as what it does with my gander once

it’s in its nasty little hands. Those who take ganders that don’t belong to them are clearly a societal menace and should be stopped as a matter of priority.

Now on my high horse, balancing my goat and searching for my gander, which has been kidnapped by person or persons unknown, I am determined to get to the bottom of things. I am, in fact, like a dog with a bone. This frightens the goat, which immediately scarpers. The absence of anything resembling opposable digits means that the horse is now nigh­on impossible to control. This makes me feel like a complete goose. Having found my goose, I am still in search of my gander, albeit on a directionless nag that is wandering about the countryside. I tell you, it’s a state of affairs that has really put the cat among the pigeons. The goat, naturally enough, thinks this is hilarious.

All this mayhem because of a lousy sticker on my milk telling me that it is permeate free. It is clear what I should do. I must give up the gander, surrender the goose, yield the goat and put the high horse out to pasture.

It is time to give it a rest, at least for a while. I should start by being a little kinder to myself, to various metaphorical animals and, indeed, to other people. In fact, perhaps I’ll make some phone calls and cheer some people up. If they don’t answer, I’ll leave a message. I will, of course, turn my phone to vibrate. I suppose I don’t really need that ringtone after all. Not every battle is worth fighting. Not every affront deserves the high horse. www.stuartmccullough.com

THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO FAC

Following their sell-out 2015 performances of Swan Lake, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to perform the ageless tale of bravery and dreams that is The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker is famous for Tchaikovsky’s music.

The genius of Tchaikovsky created one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written.

The illustrious cast of the

Imperial Russian Ballet Company enjoy performing The Nutcracker more than any other ballet from their extensive repertoire, especially when they are joined by children from local ballet schools in the cities that they perform in around the world.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist, Gediminas Taranda.

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Redlegs shine lights on Pines

PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt

MT ELIZA has set up a second semifinal showdown with Frankston YCW after beating Pines by 10 goals in the qualifying final on Saturday at Frankston Park.

The highly fancied Redlegs booted the first nine goals of the game before Pines kicked its first major.

Pines managed to go toe-to-toe with the Redlegs from the five minute mark of the third term, booting eight goals to nine in that period, eventually going down 18.8 (116) to 8.7 (55).

While some of the higher profile players for the Redlegs were a little quiet, the likes of Ryan Turnball, Jordan Capkin and Jimmy Anwyl got under the guard of the Pythons.

Turnball booted four first half goals, including three in a row in the second quarter, Capkin snagged three and Anwyl did a sensational shut down job on Guy Hendry. Matt Stanley also finished with three majors and Dan Gormley was dangerous with a couple.

Matt Lillie was sensational in the ruck for Mt Eliza and Rohan Heasley was at his magical best.

The Redlegs were sharp, despite missing the likes of Justin Van Unen and Darren Booth.

Pines went into the match with 10 players who had not tasted finals footy.

Aaron Edwards was unstoppable, clearly the best player on the ground with five goals.

The Pythons went into the clash without the best full back in the competition in Jack Fisher, the competition’s best centre half forward in Tim Bongetti and tough onballer Paul Scanlon missed with a niggle too.

Both Bongetti and Scanlon will return for the first semi final.

Pines did well in the opening quarter to restrict Mt Eliza to just two goals, despite them having the aid of a four goal breeze. It was the second quarter that lost the game for Pines, kicking two behinds with the wind while the opposition banged on four goals against it.

“The second quarter is the one that got us,” Pines coach Pat Swayne said.

“All the key stats had us matching them (Mt Eliza) for three quarters but they got hold of us in that second quarter.

“At quarter time, despite the fact we didn’t use the ball all that well, I thought holding them to two goals with the wind was a good start.

“However, we were bit like deer in the headlights in the second quarter and it was like we only saw green and red jumpers out on the field – we just kept kicking the ball to them.

“As you could imagine, there was a fair amount of negativity around the place after the game but other than a bad second quarter, it wasn’t a write off.

“We have some finals experience in those 10 players now and they know what to expect.

“We worked hard to earn the double chance and now we need to use it and make it work for us.

“We’ll bounce back, that I’m sure of,” Swayne said.

Pines will play Bonbeach after the Sharks got the job done against Edithvale.

The Eagles were in the contest early before the Sharks took control and got the job done when it counted.

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Bombers in the big dance

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FRANKSTON Bombers went straight through to the 2016 Nepean Division Grand Final on Saturday after dishing out a football lesson to reigning premier Rosebud at Rye’s RJ Rowley Reserve.

The loss for the reigning premier has set up a preliminary final showdown between Rosebud and Hastings after the Blues smashed Somerville in the last quarter on Sunday.

Despite kicking the first goal of the game, Rosebud chased tail for the large majority of the afternoon, threatening only twice during the match.

The Bombers shot out to a four goal lead in the second quarter after leading by nine points at the first change.

Rosebud kicked the first two goals of the third quarter, courtesy of Dale Stephens, to get within nine points, before Frankston steadied and booted the next three majors to go in at three quarter time with a 25 point buffer.

The Buds came again early in the last booting the opening two goals through Stephens and Brenton Payne, reducing the margin to 13 points and again giving the game some life.

However, Frankston kicked seven of the next nine goals to run out convincing 45 point winners, 15.12 (102) to 8.9 (57).

Rosebud went into the match without their best player Greg Bentley, while important defenders Brenton Davidge and Chris Zurek also missed with rib and groin soreness respectively. All three will play in this weekend’s preliminary final at Tyabb.

Frankston went into the match with an average points for of 106 and points against of 61. Some had suggested that this was the case due to their soft home and away draw.

However, against the reigning premier, on two occasions, they have restricted the Buds to 31 points and now 57 points. Rosebud averages 15 goals (90 points) a game. The Buds have the best defence in the comp, averaging just nine goals (54 points) against.

The Bombers were able to almost double that. They did this with Zac Longham and Scott Foster kicking just one goal and Michael Maiorino kicking a couple.

Luke James, who wandered into the club just six weeks ago, was the most influential player on the ground with five goals.

Midfielder James Degenhardt booted a couple of majors and fellow mids

in Sam Fox, Dale Sutton and Josh Francis all hit the scoreboard.

The Bombers midfield dominated.

Ryan Kitchen had a point to prove and he won the tap out count against the best in the business in Ben Dwyer. Dwyer probably outpointed him around the ground.

Regardless, Kitchen ensured that his smalls got hands on the footy first and this is where many believed the game would be won or lost.

The Frankston back half was superb, led by Ryan Marks-Logan and Jarryd

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Amalfi. Both were superb, along with the silkiness of Brian O’Carroll.

The Buds looks limp in attack.

Keegan Downie worked tirelessly but couldn’t hit the scoreboard, Ben Shultz had zero influence on the contest and the likes of Adam Rose and Glenn Peterson were unsighted in the forward half.

Sean Downie and Ryan Spooner were outstanding for the Buds, Jackson McRae won comfortably against Longham and Nick Boswell was not only Rosebud’s best, but one of the

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best three players on the ground.

While the Bombers prepare for the big dance at Frankston Park in a fortnight, Rosebud needs to lick its wounds and prepare for a showdown against a rampaging Hastings.

It’s taken a while but the Blues are finally playing consistently to the Brendan Dunne game plan.

Dunne is a super coach who has a proven plan and the Blues are playing his way – they are reaping the rewards.

Hastings withstood a number of challenges from the Eagles, who went

into the game without one of the best players in the competition in Scott Simpson, who injured a quad in the lead up.

The Blues kicked away in the last quarter to win by more than six goals. I think with the Somerville FC, it’s a case of watch this space with Scott Simpson playing in WA and talk that Luke Rowe is heading to the US. It will be fascinating to see what unfolds at the nest.

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Pines look doomed, Langy helps Mornington

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By Craig MacKenzie

FRANKSTON Pines looks doomed to relegation from State 1 South-East while Langwarrin dented Malvern City’s championship aspirations in last weekend’s catch-up round.

Pines slumped to a 4-1 loss at home to fellow struggler Berwick City on Saturday and is anchored to the foot of the table while Langwarrin dealt a body blow to Malvern City with a 1-0 victory at Lawton Park.

A pivotal moment in the Pines contest came in the 16th minute when the referee overruled the linesman who had flagged for offside and was ignored initially.

After Dejan Radojicic struck home a firm shot from close range the referee consulted the linesman then awarded the goal leaving Pines fans bewildered and upset.

Pines struck the bar on three occasions throughout the contest highlighted in the 22nd minute by a stunning display of close control and movement at pace by Jordan Avraham.

After jinking past a couple of opponents he unleashed a stinging strike that smashed against the underside of the bar and was scrambled clear.

In the 24th minute Pines sweeper Ben Caffrey chose to push forward of his defence leaving a flat back three and Berwick didn’t need a second invitation as former Pines striker Orlando Meijas made it 2-0.

Radojicic put the game out of Pines’ reach in the 33rd minute after Berwick again broke forward with Meijas in an offside position but this time the linesman failed to flag.

Caffrey was replaced at half-time by Matthew Hames who went up front while striker Ioasa Saemo linked up with Nick Lekakis in central defence.

Pines kept pressing and Avraham unleashed a volley in the 53rd minute that was tipped over by Berwick custodian Jeremy Figler.

His counterpart, Pines keeper James Laminski, had a fine game and was unlucky to concede a fourth goal in the 78th minute.

Berwick again caught Pines on the break and the ball was moved quickly to Franco Costantino on the left of the Pines area whose low shot bounced in front of a diving Laminski and crept inside the near post.

Pines’ response was classy but too little and far too late.

It came in the 82nd minute from a superb Matt Davis free kick after second half substitute Stefan Soler had been fouled on one of his many solo runs.

League leader Mornington travelled to Mooroolbark on Saturday only to find out for the second time this season that the pitch was unplayable.

Football Federation Victoria had told Mornington a few days earlier that the pitch was playable and the game would proceed.

Mornington has booked Kingston City’s ground for Tuesday night this week hoping to gain FFV approval for the Mooroolbark match to finally go ahead but was waiting for the federation to respond to its request as we went to press.

Langwarrin did Mornington a favour by knocking off high-flying Malvern City 1-0 at Lawton Park on Saturday.

Langy’s Chris Driver and Alex Van Heerwarden had standout games against a strong Malvern side who dominated play for long periods.

Malvern striker Ken Murray came close on a couple of occasions but was denied by two saves from Robert Acs and the goalpost on another occasion with a thumping header from a corner.

In the second half the home side showed a lot more endeavour with Koray Suat forcing a superb save from Malvern keeper Gianmarco D’Oria and Caleb Nicholes posing a constant threat to Malvern’s central defensive pairing of Jake Maloney and Lloyd Clothier.

The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Langy teenager Nabil Mozaffaruddin rose high to head goalwards.

D’Oria could only parry the ball onto the crossbar and Mozaffaruddin rifled home the rebound from a tight angle.

Despite Malvern pressing hard over the final 20 minutes the home team showed great spirit and utilised all three subs in an endeavour to keep fresh legs on the park.

It was a fine result for Langy who had Andy McIntyre pull out injured just prior to kick-off joining the injured list of Sam Scott, Dylan Kilner and John Guthrie.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford United left it late to edge out 10-man Sandringham 3-2 in their State 2 South-East contest at Sillitoe Reserve on Saturday.

It took just eight minutes for Mitch Lander to unlock the Sandy defence with a strike into the bottom left-hand corner of goal.

Nick Ormond then made it 2-0 with a longrange strike that beat Sandy keeper Corey Skinner and in the 40th minute Lander broke clear only to be brought down by Sandy defender John Buckley who was sent off.

The resulting free kick from Paul McGuire hit the upright and bounced clear.

Just before the interval Sandy counterattacked and although John Cronin-Diyou was denied initially by Seaford keeper Paul Digiorgio he couldn’t stop Cameron Gilhooley from following up for an easy tap-in to make it 2-1.

Two minutes into the second half and the 10 men were level after Sandy striker Matt McCoy latched on to a mistake from the Seaford defence to easily sidefoot the ball past an advancing Digiorgio.

Seaford had the bulk of possession in the last 40 minutes but Sandy seemed set to hold out until a low toe-poke across the six-yard box was tucked away by Seaford substitute Cam Syratt for the winner.

Peninsula Strikers were overrun 5-0 by visitor St Kilda in their State 2 South-East clash on Saturday.

Scorers were Conor Gaul (72nd minute, 82nd and 87th), Robson Buckley (26th) and John Connolly (39th).

The result gave St Kilda a remarkable fifth straight title and catapulted the club into State 1 South-East next season and the verge of NPL status.

“They’re different class both on the field and off,” said Strikers president Mark Brandon.

“When our keeper Ritchie (Ojo) broke his leg against them they organised a whiparound on the day and they did the same thing after the match on Saturday which says a lot about them as a club.”

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Saturday, 3 September, 3pm: Frankston Pines v Mornington (Monterey Reserve), Berwick City v Langwarrin (Jack Thomas Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Caulfield Utd Cobras (Centenary Park), Old Scotch v Seaford Utd (H.A. Smith Reserve), Keysborough v Skye Utd (Coomoora Reserve), Rosebud Heart v Chelsea (Truemans Road Recreation Reserve), Baxter v East Bentleigh (Baxter Park).

Celebrity poker comes to the Peninsula

The Mornington Racing Club is pleased to be the venue of choice for the ‘ALL IN’ for Charity Poker Tournament conducted by the Hachem Management Group.

Join an array of celebrities such as World Champion Poker player Joe Hachem, Shane Warne, Billy Brownless, Brendan Fevola, Bryce Gibbs, Campbell Brown, Sam Greco, Wayne Carey, Robert Dipierdomenico, Marc Murphy and Brad Sewell in playing the world’s most popular card game, Texas Hold’em for your chance to win over $50,000 in prizes.

Limited spots are available for this event, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to be crowned the Peninsula’s Poker Champion of 2016.

Event Information

Date: Saturday 3 September 2016

Location: Mornington Racecourse 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington

Time: Red Carpet 6pm – 12am

Tickets start at $150 per person which includes finger food, beer, wine and soft drink from 6pm – 10pm plus 5,000 in playing chips. To book tickets go to mrc.racing.com

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