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By Mike HastBLUESCOPE Steel will pay $3.1 mil-lion in bonuses to 11 senior executives including CEO Paul O’Malley, who will receive about $720,000 on top of his base pay of $1.25 million.

The so-called “short term incentive” bonuses were agreed to at the com-pany’s annual meeting in Sydney last Thursday, but not before sharehold-ers lodged a signifi cant protest vote against the decision.

Almost 40 per cent of votes went against the remuneration report as Blue-Scope suffered its “fi rst strike” under rules passed earlier this year (see box page 4). The BlueScope board could face new elections if 25 per cent or more votes go against next year’s re-muneration report.

In August, BlueScope reported a $1.054 billion net loss for fi nancial year 2010-11 after making a $126 mil-lion profi t the previous year.

The company said it would be forced to cut 1000 jobs and shut down one of two remaining blast furnaces at Port Kembla as well as its hot strip mill at Western Port after it had decided to stop exporting steel and concentrate on the Australian market alone. A metal coating line at Hastings was moth-balled.

An estimated 400 contracted work-ers at the two sites would also be af-fected, BlueScope said.

The company closed its Western Port hot strip mill at Hastings on 19 Octo-ber and one of two metal coating plants on 22 October.

About 200 BlueScope workers at Hastings have been retrenched and as many as 70 workers at other compa-nies have lost their jobs.

BlueScope Lysaghts in Dandenong South laid off all casual workers at its roofi ng facility.

Patricks Stevedores has made redun-

dant wharfi es after BlueScope’s ship Iron Monarch delivered its last cargo of slab steel to Hastings from Port Kembla on 4 October.

(Earlier this year, the ship underwent a $17 million upgrade in Singapore.)

Jack Thompson Engineering, a main tenance contractor for BlueScope, has retrenched workers, and another contractor, Crib Point Engineering, is under pressure.

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Under stress: BlueScope’s Western Port mill has long been the backbone of employment and prosperity in Hastings.

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TWO community groups have negotiated a 15 per cent pow-er discount for properties in Point Leo, Shoreham, Flinders and around Red Hill.

Electricity users who switch to Neighbourhood Energy to join the bulk buying scheme will also get an $80 credit.

The deal to receive lower cost electricity is the result of negotiations between Shoreham and Flinders community associations, and Chris Kechagias of Power Group Purchas-ing.

“This is an excellent example of the community empow-ering itself to reduce electricity costs for local residents and is available to all residents in the Red Hill Ward,” Shoreham Community Association president Peter Renkin said.

How to join the scheme and receive benefi ts will be ex-plained at a meeting at 10.30am on Saturday 3 December at the Shoreham CFA.

A similar meeting will be held at midday at the Flinders public hall on Saturday 10 December.

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By Mike HastA LOBBY group set up to oppose the planned expansion of the Port of Hast-ings has started a petition that will be sent to the Australian Parliament.

The petition by Wild About Western-Port, formerly known as the Southern Victorian Community Action Group, is on the internet at a website that hosts petitions from around the world.

SVCAG was formed in late 2005 when the Port of Hastings Corpora-tion released its transport and land use study, the fi rst comprehensive plan for the port expansion.

The study was submitted to the state government in December 2007.

The plan sat gathering dust until Ports Minister Denis Napthine earlier this year said the Baillieu Coalition government wanted to fast-track the project and create a major container port within 10-13 years.

In August he told The News the ex-pansion of the port was even more urgent following job losses at Blue-Scope Steel’s Western Port plant.

The Port of Hastings Corporation – soon to become the Port of Hastings Development Authority – was given back its independence when legisla-tion separated it from the Port of Mel-bourne Corporation.

The previous Labor government under John Brumby and former ports minister Tim Pallas put Hastings under the control of the Port of Melbourne in

Anti-port petition Anti-port petition goes on internetgoes on internet

September last year.The action was criticised by many

sectors, with claims Port of Melbourne would retard development of Hast-ings.

Legislation decoupling the two ports passed through parliament on 16 Au-gust although it will not come into ef-fect until 1 January next year.

Dr Napthine said Hastings was es-sential for growth of imports and ex-ports in Victoria as the Port of Mel-bourne was rapidly running out of space to expand and traffi c congestion had become a major problem.

On 12 November, Catherine Man-ning of Wild About WesternPort set up the petition on Go Petition.

Ms Manning was a member of the Port of Hastings Corporation’s second community reference group, which fi rst met in February 2010 but was dis-banded when the Labor government handed control of Hastings to the Port of Melbourne.

She said there was growing com-munity concern about the many im-

pacts the development would have on the environment, including Western Port’s Ramsar-listed wetlands.

“It will affect endangered species listed under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conserva-tion Act 1999 such as the southern brown bandicoot and weedy sea dra-gon,” she said.

“The government wants to massive-ly expand the port, build an inland port near Dandenong, enlarge transport corridors and bring Latrobe Valley coal and woodchips for export.”

She said other viable shipping alter-natives had not been given due con-sideration due to vested interests and state by state parochialism.

“We believe that the science to date suggests that the risks to Western Port and its region far outweigh any pos-sible benefi t.”

The petition calls on the federal government to “immediately apply the precautionary principle and halt the proposed expansion … due to West-ern Port’s environmental sensitivities, our international obligations under the Ramsar Convention, and to protect the species listed under” the EPBC Act. The petition is at: www.gopetition.com/petitions/hands-off-hastings-pro-tect-western-port-ramsar-from.html Wild About WesternPort website: www.wildabout westernport.org Port of Hastings website: www.por-tofhastings.vic.gov.au

CFA is warning about the risk of hay-stack fi res in summer due to the com-bination of wet and hot weather.

Chief offi cer Euan Ferguson said haystacks in sheds and outside could self-ignite.

“We have seen two large haystack fi res recently and suspect both were caused by spontaneously combustion, the leading cause of haystack fi res in Victoria,” he said.

“Stacks become dangerous when they reach about 70 degrees C and can rapidly reach ignition point.

“At high temperatures, farmers should consider pulling stacks apart.

“Farmers should alert CFA prior to this and take care as bales can sud-denly ignite when pulled apart – espe-cially large rectangular bales – due to an infl ux of oxygen.”

For information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au. For a free copy of On the Land booklet, which contains agricultural fi re management guidelines, call the

Victorian Bushfi re Information line on 1800 240 667.

Puppy farm lawsPuppy farm lawsHASTINGS MP Neale Burgess says new legislation will help protect vul-nerable animals by cracking down on illegal puppy farms through increased maximum penalties and fi nes for offenders.

The laws will including tougher pen al ties, massive fi nes for cruelty, equipping the RSPCA with new polic-ing and confi scation powers, seizing profi ts and assets of illegal puppy farms, and establishing a $1.6 million animal welfare fund.

Mr Burgess said it was important to advocate for animals that played such an important role in many families and homes.

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Continued from Page 1After the annual meeting, BlueScope Steel

board chairman Graham Kraehe said it was “dis-appointing” shareholders had voted against the remuneration report.

A sacked BlueScope worker, who did not want his name published, told The News what he thought of Mr Kraehe, Mr O’Malley and other company bosses was “not fi t for a family news-paper like yours”.

“They’ve destroyed the company. The share price was $12 in 2008 and on Friday it was 65 cents.”

Australian Workers Union state secretary Cesar Melham said awarding the bonuses was “a dev-astating act of bastardry”.

“If Mr O’Malley thinks it’s a fair thing perhaps he would like to front workers at Western Port and Port Kembla and explain all about why he deserves it.

“If BlueScope is serious about staying in busi-ness, if it has even the slightest ambition to be a good corporate citizen, then Mr O’Malley and the rest of his executive team should be held to account.”

He said the situation demonstrated the need for strict conditions to be put on the awarding of money from the federal government’s $300 mil-lion Steel Transformation Plan – to be funded from the planned carbon tax.

Mr Melham said about 300 Western Port work-ers had been forced to take a pay cut of about 40 per cent due to changes in shifts, which were an noun ced with the job losses.

“I know how our members will react to the executive pay day, while the workers who actu-ally make things are going to be left scratching to make ends meet,” he said.

BlueScope is just one of more than a dozen companies this year to feel the ire of sharehold-ers, who have rebelled against bonuses paid to executives.

They include GUD (Sun beam, Dexion, Dav-ey pumps), Crown casino, Cabcharge, Pacifi c Brands, investment services group Perpetual, and heavy machinery fi rm Emeco Holdings.

At the steelmaker’s meeting, Blue Scope remu-neration committee chair woman Diane Grady said executives had “saved” $500 million by closing the Port Kembla blast furnace and Hast-ings hot strip mill, and had avoided $450 million in carbon tax costs.

She said the board had agreed to pay bonuses to stop large resource com panies poaching senior staff.

BlueScope executives had endured reduced remuneration in the past with out complaint, she said.

“They are not a greedy bunch,” she reportedly said.

“If our executives come to believe that no mat-ter what they do, no matter what they achieve, there will be no short-term incentives, it will be diffi cult for us to retain them, and replacing them could well be even more expensive.”

Shareholders sink Shareholders sink teeth into boardsteeth into boardsTHE federal government introduced new rules for executive salaries on 1 July, giving shareholders the teeth to bite the boards of public companies such as Blue-Scope.

The “two-strikes” rule enables share-holders to demand a vote on whether to “spill” the board (force elections) if more than a quarter of votes oppose a remu-neration report at two successive annual general meetings.

The rule was a key recommendation of a Productivity Commission into executive pay, begun in 2009 after the global fi nan-cial crisis when sectors of the community complained about executive salaries rising even though companies had lost money.

Australian Shareholders’ Association CEO Vas Kolesnikoff supported the change, saying it would pressure boards to listen to shareholders more.

PENINSULA Community Legal Centre CEO Helen Constashas received an Hellenic Austral-ian Chamber of Commerce and Industry award for community service.

The HACCI award recognises the outstanding achievement by an individual for the community.

Under Ms Constas’s leadership, the legal centre has become one of the largest community legal centres in Australia, providing free legal services each year to thousands of disadvantaged people in Melbourne’s southeast and on the peninsula as well as participating in community legal educa-tion and law reform activities.

“I have dedicated my career to improving ac-cess to justice for disadvantaged members of the local community and more broadly,” Ms Constas said.

“I am fortunate to work with dedicated volun-

teers and staff who share the same passion for social justice that I do.”

An unsuccessful candidate for the Labor Party, Mr Constas has been an active member of the local community, supporting a range of not-for-profi t groups, including initiatives of the Greek community.

“I am very proud of my Greek heritage. I feel privileged that I have been in a position to sup-port the local Greek community.”

PCLC’s free legal services are targeted to help prevent disadvantaged people falling through the cracks of the justice system.

Many of these people cannot afford a private lawyer but are ineligible for legal aid.

For information about free legal services call Peninsula Community Legal Centre 9783 3600 or www.pclc.org.au.

Greek business praise Greek business praise for legal aid’s CEOfor legal aid’s CEO

Recognition: Helen Constas with the award presented to her by the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Workers angry over Workers angry over BlueScope bonusesBlueScope bonuses

Ms Grady said executives had “genuinely earned their non-fi nancial KPIs’’ (key perfor-mance indicators).

Mr O’Malley said fl oods in Thailand would negatively impact BlueScope’s performance in Asia, along with the impact of bedding down a new facility in Indonesia, an in-line painting sys-tem on the second metal coating line.

“Our Chinese business is performing well, as are our Vietnam [sic] and Malaysian operations,” he said.

“We have a strong relationship with our partner in the Tata BlueScope Steel joint venture and at our Jamshedpur operation, we shortly expect to achieve the key milestones of metal and paint on strip.”

In the US, the North Star joint venture was con-sidering a 400,000-tonne capacity expansion.

A workers’ website, wsws.org, report ed that of-fi cial unemployment in the peninsula region was 5.4 per cent mid-2011, but would “climb sharply as a result of BlueScope’s downsizing”.

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Hot win: Victoria University’s Andrea Hassett, left, with Corinne Nyssen, Charles Davidson, Chantelle Coleman and James Clark-Kennedy of Peninsula Hot Springs.

By Keith PlattASTONISHING, a coup, scooping the pool – coming straight after the racing’s spring carnival, the com-ments might be directed at the win-ning streak of a particular stable or horse.

But no, they were being made ear-lier this week when one after anoth-er the names of Mornington Penin-sula tourism operators were called to the podium to accept awards and accolades at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.

Mornington Peninsula Tourism won the Specialised Tourism Serv-ices Award for the third year in a row, automatically putting it into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame.

The win also means that the pe-ninsula’s peak tourism body, which coached and mentored many of the peninsula entrants, will next March represent Victoria at the 2011 Aus-tralian Tourism Awards in Cairns.

The peninsula’s 10 other fi nalists and winners were:Peninsula Hot Springs (Health and Wellness Tourism Award and fi nalist in the Tourist Attractions Award);The Enchanted Maze Gardens

(New Tourism Product Develop-ment Award and fi nalist in the Tour-ist Attractions Awards and Adven-ture Tourism Award);Moonraker Dolphin Swims (Ecotourism Award);Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (fi nalist in Eco-tourism Award);Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove (Tourism Wineries, Distiller-ies and Boutique Breweries Award);Max’s at Red Hill Estate (Tour-ism Restaurants and Catering Serv-ices Award);Big Blue Backyard (Hosted Ac-commodation Award);Blue Moon Cottages (Standard Accommodation Award);Quest Apartments Frankston (fi nalist in the Deluxe Accommoda-tion Award);Frankston Visitor Centre (fi nal-ist Visitor Information and Services Award).

MPT executive tourism offi cer Alva Hemming saw the awards presentation as the highlight of the year for its members and proof “that this region has attractions which are second to none”.

“It was a simply spectacular win for the peninsula.”

Star attractions align for awardsStar attractions align for awardsTop operators: The Mornington Peninsula Tourism team takes a turn on stage, from left, Amelia Maher, Kirsten Norman, Lisa Caddy, Kellie Barrett, Alva Hemming, Shane Murphy, Katherine Cooper, Dale Blampied and Sandra McMahon.

The awards saw more than 140 tourism operators compete in 27 business categories, with another three individual and group awards.Minister for Tourism and Events Louise Asher said the awards were instrumental in encouraging creativ-ity, professionalism and innovation within the tourism industry.

“These awards recognise and re-

ward the best tourist experiences across our state and honour our highly skilled workforce and pro-mote award-winning products.

“The awards celebrate the achievements of those who strive for tourism excellence and quality and to make Victoria a world class tourism destination.”


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Bank and SES share Bank and SES share community spiritcommunity spiritBy Danielle de Natris of SESTHE community spirit of the Hastings and District Community Bank was evident during SES Week from 7-11 November.

In the middle of the week, which is a time where State Emergency Service volunteers are put in the spotlight, the Hastings branch of the Bendigo Bank donated $500 to Hastings SES.

Unit controller Andy Holman, to-gether with fellow volunteers Janet Carr and Tracey Langton, accepted the cheque from branch manager Greg Hood.

Mr Hood said the SES was a deserv-ing recipient as “they are a great group of locals giving to the community”.

The unit will use the donation to back up existing training material.

“All new volunteers require an in-tense training period, which may take 3-4 months, and we use up a lot of re-sources; we are extremely grateful for this gift,” Mr Holman said.

The small Hastings unit covers a huge area, 470 square kilometres, from Hastings to Blind Bight, and including Somerville, Pearcedale, Baxter, Mt Martha, Mornington, and down across Red Hill road to Point Leo, and back along the coastline to Hastings.

Often, the unit is called out for fl oods and storm damage as was the case on that particular Wednesday; only hours after receiving the cheque, three trucks and 11 members were busy until after midnight clearing up after fl ash fl ood-ing and removing trees off roads after the turbulent storm of the day.

It certainly was an appropriate way to celebrate SES Week, according to the volunteers, who attended 29 call-outs that night.

The unit is not only involved in storm and fl ood damage, but also in assisting local police in crime scene and missing people searches, and often attends lo-cal events where they provide lighting with a specialised lighting tower truck.

The Hastings unit would welcome new members to start training in the new year, and on Tuesday 6 December, the unit will have an “open evening” information night for anyone interest-ed in becoming a volunteer.

The evening will start at 7, and will be held at the Hastings HQ on the corner of Frankston-Flinders Rd and Pound Rd.

If you are community-minded, have what it takes to become a volunteer, and are keen to learn new skills, come along and get informed fi rst-hand by the recruiting team.

Songs for 150thSongs for 150thMICHAEL Dahlenburg, Matthew Wit-ney, Allan Tao, Madeleine Dwyer and other members of Frankston Musical Society present a concert to mark the 150th birthday of the Musical Society of Victoria on Sunday.

The concert is at 2.30pm at Penin-sula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington.

Tickets – $10 adults, children free – are available at the door or book on 9789 3686.

THE hustle, bustle and traffi c, the shopping, cooking, decorating – eve-ryone seems to want everything done by Christmas.

We often get to Christmas in a state of near collapse. Yet for children, the wait can seem like forever.

There’s a free event coming up that offers an opportunity to step out of the business and enjoy a peaceful evening with family, friends and neighbours, enjoy some carol singing and perhaps refl ect on what Christmas is all about.

Come along with the rest of your community to Carols by Candlelight on the Hastings foreshore on 16 De-

cember. Come at 6pm for a free sau-sage or bring a picnic tea, fi nd a plot, plop on the grass and relax while the kids have fun.

There’ll be free activities for all to try, games guaranteed to destress, ani-mal farm, hot doughnuts, and craft for children.

The only cost will be for the dough-nuts and candles. Proceeds from the sale of candles will go to community projects.

At 6.30pm children of all ages are invited to prepare their dress-ups (gear provided) and join in the children’s parade at 7.45pm around the foreshore

and onto the stage.An evening of carol singing follows,

with items by students from local pri-mary and secondary schools and our own Westernport Regional Band.

The Carols by Candlelight and Chil-dren’s Parade is presented by local churches, and supported by Morn-ington Peninsula Shire, Western Port Chamber of Commerce, Bendigo Bank, and businesses.

Enquiries or offers of help can be di-rected to Nikki Driscoll on 0401 022 050 or 5979 1882.

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A GUIDE is being launched to eating out on the Mornington Peninsula based on healthy food and “environmentally sustainable business practices”.

More than 150 peninsula food businesses were assessed for the 2012 Best Bites Food Guide, published by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

The Best Bites program assesses businesses on nutrition and allergen awareness; waste and recy-cling; energy and water effi ciency; tobacco and alcohol compliance; and access.

Speakers at the guide launch at Portsea Hotel, on Monday 28 November will be Rob Gell and

Jon Dee, the 2010 NSW Australian of the Year and founder of Planet Ark and advocacy group Do Something.

He has published a book, Sustainable Growth – Small Business, Big Opportunity, described as the defi nitive guidebook for small business sustain-ability in Australia.

Mr Gell, president of Greening Australia and chairman of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve, is a environmental and communications consult-ant specialising in ecologically sustainable devel-opment.

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FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt appears to have an interest in the “evolution of the ideas of liberty and liberalism” that have helped shaped Western society.

Mr Hunt has bought two copies of 100 Great Books of Liberty, a collection of infl uential essays of interest to people of all political persuasions.

Mr Hunt, opposition spokesman on climate ac-tion, environment and heritage, claimed $91 for two copies of the 100 Great Books of Liberty in his expenses from January to December last year.

Figures released by the Department of Finance and Deregulation showed that Mr Hunt also spent $663 subscribing to Carbon + Environment Daily, described as being “the new way to keep informed about essential climate change and en-vironment news”.

Publisher Specialist News says its specialty is “presenting maximum information in minimum reading time”.

Between January and July 2010, Mr Hunt spent $136 on publications, but in the second half of the year extended his subscriptions to include local newspapers throughout his electorate, increasing costs to nearly $2600.

The department’s fi gures show it cost $227,164 to run Mr Hunt’s offi ce, pay for his travel and printing bills.

His travel costs of $20,508, including fl ights and Commonwealth cars, were less than a third of the $66,000 spent on printing and communica-tions.

Across the border in the electorate of Dun-kley, Mr Hunt’s colleague Bruce Billson ran up $275,315 in expenses, including $153,040 on printing and communications.

Mr Billson is opposition spokesman for small business, competition policy and consumer af-fairs.

His outlay on publications ($655) appears to be limited to major newspapers, The Age, The Aus-tralian, Herald Sun, the Financial Review and their weekend editions.

Mr Billson’s expenses included $8800 on pri-vately plated vehicles as opposed to $6775 spent by Mr Hunt.

However, Mr Hunt easily outspent Mr Billson in the use of Commonwealth cars, running up a bill of $17,534 compared to $7011.

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Padding off to pet Padding off to pet and pony dayand pony dayTHOUSANDS of paws, hoofs and human feet pad, trot and stroll to one of the region’s biggest pet and pony expos later this month.

The Pet & Pony Expo is from 9am-3.30pm on Sunday 27 November on Village Green, part of the foreshore in the centre of Rosebud.

The expo is run by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Lisa Mills of the shire’s community and special events team said the show was free and would feature a range of activities for people and their pets as well as information on pet health, groom-ing and training.

“All pets are welcome, but must be restrained on a proper lead at all times,” she said.

Highlights included 3AW radio presenter and 30-year veterinarian Dr Jack Ayerbe offering ad-vice on all pets, and more than 70 exhibitors.

Free activities will include meet and greet Pin-kie Pie and Raggs, face painting, jumping castle, native animals and animal farms, cow milking, rat show, pony grooming, reptile displays, butter-fl y gazebo, birds of prey, sheep and duck herding, lure racing, marine education, dog grooming, discounted micro-chipping, and free vet checks.

Featured events included lure racing for Jack Russells. Registrations close at 11am. Heats run during the day with the fi nal at 1.45pm.

The dogs are raced four at a time from starting boxes and chase a lure pulled by a machine.

“The antics of some dogs when they fi rst race have spectators rolling with laughter,” Ms Mills said.

“Some stay in the boxes and others run straight to the fence to a person they know. After a couple of races they get the idea and are very keen to catch the lure.

Paws and hoofs: 3AW radio presenter and 30-year veterinarian Dr Jack Ayerbe (inset) will be offering advice on all kinds of pets at the annual Pet & Pony Expo at Rosebud’s Village Green. Activities include dog races and a fun ring for children and their horses.

Safety driveSafety driveMORE than $7000 was raised for Peninsula Health from this year’s annual Boosted FalconAll Ford Cruise 4 Charity event.

The event at Dandenong Showgrounds on Saturday 15 October saw 260 cars make the round trip from the showgrounds through the Dandenongs.

Money from the event will go towards “re-turn to driving” services offered at Peninsula Health’s Golf Links Rd centre.

The services include cognitive screening, as-sessments and therapy to determine if an person is safe to drive.

“Purebred and crossbred Jack Russells and any other small breeds can join in.”

“Diamonds on the Beach” features miniature ponies in a show ring.

A fun ring for children up to 15 years is at 1pm. Prizes will be given to the prettiest horse, most colourful pony or horse, fancy dress, and pony or horse most like its owner.

The show is open to all miniature horses and ponies. Registrations close 22 November. De-tails: Mornington Peninsula Miniature Promo-tional, 5971 4462 or go to www. www.mpmpg.websyte.com.au

Pet competitions include best dressed, pet most like its owner, largest and smallest pets, best trick and dog of the year.

A pet community parade is at 2.30pm.For more information about the expo, contact

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OVER the past decade more than 1000 people have received free legal help at Hastings through Peninsula Commu-nity Legal Centre.

The centre’s staff operate fortnightly from the Good Shepherd youth and family service operating in Wallaroo Community Centre.

“We are acutely aware that the Hast-ings community has high levels of dis-advantage which is compounded by its relative geographical isolation. It is therefore crucial that we maintain our service to Hastings,” the legal centre’s CEO Helen Constas said.

“Since commencing a visiting serv-ice to Hastings, more than 1000 people have sought legal assistance in relation to matters concerning family, civil and criminal law. “

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law, family violence, child support, ten-ant and consumer programs is available to those who live, work or study within the centre’s catchment area.

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By Keith PlattALTHOUGH he didn’t realise it at the time, when Paul Pingiaro’s future wife jumped from a plane he was piloting over Bellarine Peninsula, his career was on course to come back to earth.

Ruth had come along to the skydiv-ing school at Torquay where Pingiaro was the number one pilot.

She was to do a tandem jump and Pingiaro later congratulated himself for “doing an up sell – I sold her a jumps course”.

Without knowing it immediately, he was sold on her and within a few months they started going out, eventu-ally married and now have a two-year-old son, Lincoln.

Before meeting Ruth and after 11 years in the cockpit, the glamorous side of being a pilot had already start-ed to wear off.

The fl yer had been working toward a change for a few years with the same enthusiasm and optimism as he had worked after school and weekends to gain his pilot’s licence.

Life as a pilot had taken him to many different places, introduced him to many different people and lifestyles; it was glamorous. But after he and Ruth settled down, the travelling got in the way of a stable home life.

“I knew every coffee shop in Victo-ria. It was good life experience and a fantastic education, but I got out at the right time,” Pingiaro says.

“The reward for a $100,000 educa-tion was a fi rst year salary of $22,000 and unless I wanted to live in the Emirates…”

Pingiaro’s life in aviation had seen

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him work with defence forces, police and politicians as well as well-heeled anglers who would pay him for his avi-ation and fi shing skills to go on fi shing tours. His TrackAir company won the Nescafe Big Break award in 2004 for its “ultimate fi ve-star adventure” pack-ages.

“Flying and running an aviation com pany was the best business edu-cation you could ever get. I learnt to liaise with different clientele – it’s one of my strong points.”

Gradually, the downside of fl ying got the upper hand and, after looking

once too often at the ready-packed bag waiting in the corner, he decided being away from home was too high a price to pay.

Pingiaro – an accomplished fi shing writer, but one who realised there was no real money in freelance writing – quit fl ying and took a job with an out-doors retail store.

“I was probably the most expert per-son on the fl oor, but I was learning all the time about equipment, different rigs and suppliers.”

Another job at a boat sales compa-ny enable him to learn about marine

electronics. With what seems almost perfect timing after about a year in re-tail, Pingiaro bought Mornington Boat Hire.

“The only difference to running an aviation company, from a business point of view, is that boats don’t fall out of the sky,” he says with a grin, while admiring the uninterrupted view of the harbour from his beachside boatshed.

“The job is nearly exactly the same: dealing with people, rostering staff, maintaining craft and watching the weather.

“I’ve always worked weekends since leaving secondary school, but now I get to go home at the end of the day and can go out with Ruth and Lincoln.”

Pingiaro sees every job as an oppor-tunity. Youngsters working at McDon-alds “should take notes on how busi-ness is done”.

Since buying Mornington Boat Hire, Pingiaro has expanded to Yaringa boat harbour, near Somerville in Western Port.

With a staff of 10 part-timers he runs 30 boats on the two bays, offering an-glers two very different fi shing experi-ences.

The weather affects both bays differ-ently, which means he can safely rent boats in Western Port when Morning-ton harbour is being blasted by waves whipped up by the northerlies that in the past have wrecked many yachts.

Pingiaro is standing to the side while an argument rages over Mornington Yacht Club’s plans for a marina, but he would like to see a “dog leg” attached to the end of the existing pier to pro-

vide some protection.“I’m in favour of a few more facili-

ties, but I don’t know if a marina is the answer. The one being proposed is too big.

“When I came here I saw an oppor-tunity for my experience in fi shing and outdoors activities,” says Pingiaro, whose nickname “Tracker” is from his days as a child in Alice Springs.

“I’m really only touching the poten-tial that is here.”

He has added value to his business with his own line of tackle. He decid-ed to demystify the sport by naming hooks by the fi sh they were suited to catch rather than in sizes, such as gar-fi sh hooks and snapper hooks.

“I want to make things more inclu-sive and less exclusive.”

An application showing the best fi shing marks can be downloaded to smart phones being carried by anglers who hire his boats, and he gives fi shing tips and driving lessons before sending them out from shore.

He prompts his young staff to see their jobs as part of a business educa-tion.

“Even when it’s quiet I read equip-ment manuals. Everything is useful.”

Pingiaro did two elective business courses while at university for his De-gree in Air Transport.

“I wasn’t the best student at school, but I was dedicated to success. I fo-cused more on the end goal rather than what was in front of me at the time. You should take as much out of every-thing as you can.”

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REPORTS of young people physically abusing parents have jumped more than 11 per cent in the past two years in Victoria.

A Peninsula Health youth program manager says most incidents occur in the outer suburbs and regional Victoria.

Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (Pen-DAP) manager Jo Howard says the increase in violence by young peo ple aged 10 to 18 against family members “is a worrying trend”.

In 2009-10, police said 2831 adoles cents were reported for physically abusing family members. In 2010-11, this had risen 11.3 per cent to 3252.

Intervention orders taken out by police against adolescents to protect parents and fam-ily members rose from 47 in 2009-10 to 76 last year, up 16 per cent.

“Every day, we deal with the im mediate and longer term impacts of violence across all age

groups,” Ms Howard said. Adolescent violence in the home was a growing problem. Most ado-lescent violence is by sons against mothers.

It can range from verbal intimidation and abuse to physical violence, inclu ding extensive property damage and assault.

“Many parents live in fear. They are at their wits’ end and don’t know how to stop the vio-lence.

“Young people may be dealing with a range of issues including mental health issues, school drop-out and substance use. Many have experi-enced family violence. Some become homeless as a result of their violence.”

“A mother involved in a Peninsula Health program reported her son had broken her ribs. She was black and blue for a week.

Another said her son grabbed a dog leash and whacked it across her knuckles, cutting them open.

“If we can intervene early and support ado-

lescents who use violence against family mem-bers, we may be able to prevent an ongoing cycle of violence in adulthood, particularly against women,” Ms Howard said.

“There is a window of opportunity to work with the young person and their parents.

“This doesn’t excuse them, they need to take responsibility.

“At the same time we can help them develop attitudes and skills for resolving confl ict in a more peaceful and respectful way.”

Peninsula Health is investigating how servic-es, including the police and courts, can more ef-fectively support family members who experi-ence violence and the young people who use it.

The state government is considering manda-tory sentencing for young people who use vio-lence.

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Country music festCountry music festPUT Sunday 8 January in the calendar for the annual Red Hill Country Music Festival.

Gates open at 8am and entertainment is from 9am-6pm. The 2012 line-up includes Markus Meier, Jayne Denham, Amber Joy Poulton, Gunslinger, Rough Cut, Chris Lee, Peter Baylor’s Roadhouse Romeos, and Rick Bartlett.

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The Red Hill Agricultural and Horti cultural Society has snagged a $1760 grant from the state government for a cattle loading ramp and to print and design posters for 2012.

A MT Eliza mother of two says she gave Mornington Peninsula Shire two days’ warning before a weather bu-reau-predicted storm washed away the road and fl ooded their garage.

“The garage was completely fl ooded when wa-ter fl owed across the road into our place because of a blocked drain,” Lisa Vandermeer said.

Ms Vandermeer says she and her husband Jason built a house in The Ridge, an unmade road, three years ago.

“We built the house and followed all the specifi cations set by council.

“We are paying rates and should get some drainage to protect our property.”

Ms Vandermeer said she had contacted the council about the blocked drain under a driveway of a house on the opposite side of The Ridge.

“I called to tell them about the blockage after a small storm on the Monday night because the weather bureau was predicting wild storms for the Wednesday.”

When the weather report came true, water spilled across the road “like a river”, fi rst into the Vandermeers’ garage then under the house and through their garden to a gully.

“This could have been prevented. I called them the day after all the crushed rock was swept off the road.

“The council came and cleared the blockage on the Friday, but it was too late, the damage was done. I’m sure it was costly to repair.”

Ms Vandermeer said she was originally told that a stormwater drain spilling into the roadside drain was illegal, but a council worker later said it was all right.

Brad Bayne, who also lives in The Ridge, is angry about the service he has received from council after lodging complaints about the state of the road surface.

He says council uses an unfair method to assess when a road is damaged enough to warrant attention from road repair crews.

“They’ve also said I should get residents in the street to pay for the road to be constructed,” Mr Bayne said.

“But the problem is only of concern to the few of use who have to drive the length of the road – anyone living near the corner doesn’t have a problem. We are unlikely to get the required high number of backers for a road scheme.”

In a 14 September letter to Mr Bayne, the shire’s sus-tainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins said con-structing the road and installing underground drainage could permanently fi x the pothole problems.

Mr Atkins said photos showed damage to the road was “confi ned to a relatively small area of The Ridge in the vicinity of your property”.

The narrowness of the road and several concrete driveways prevented crews being able to “form a high crown to assist in shedding water off the road…”

Mr Atkins said The Ridge would be graded every 15 weeks if needed and extra work carried out if potholes and scouring affected more than 30 per cent of the area.

“… The shire does not patch individual potholes be-cause the rock put into them will not stay there more than a couple of days, we grade them on a programmed basis or when they deteriorate to the intervention level.”

Mr Bayne told The News that while potholes some-times made the road impassable in one section, they rarely amounted to 30 per cent of the road surface.

“It doesn’t take 30 per cent to block a road or make it diffi cult to navigate,” he said.

Mr Bayne said a councillor had declined his invitation to be photographed knee-deep in a pothole.

“I know how much our rates would be reduced by if we paid them based on council performance levels.”

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YOU know it’s getting closer to Christ-mas when you spot a motorbike rider scooting passed with a huge stuffed bear riding pillion.

The rider, Ben Loois (pictured), a retired builder and community stalwart of Tyabb, is part of the crew taking part in the Peninsula Toy Run from Frankston pier car park on Saturday 3 December.

Ben was getting in early and col-lected the bear from Eunice Mathews of Hastings, another active community volunteer who recently completed her

15th Variety Club Bash.The toy run leaves from the pier

car park at 9.30am and heads south down the Nepean Hwy to Rosebud via Mornington and Dromana.

Riders assemble from 8am and there are prizes for best decorated bike and riders.

Anyone can come to the pier and do-nate unwrapped toys and canned food.

All goods go to Southern Peninsula Food For All, which brightens the Christmases of less fortunate people.

Details: John Smollen, 5978 6280.

Just over a week later, at 8am on Sunday 11 December, is the equally long-running Ulysses Club Toy Run from Centro Cranbourne shopping centre in High St.

Riders leave with a police escort and all Ulysses Club branch runs meet at Calder Park at 10am.

Toys go to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families.

Details: Barbara Maggs, 5998 2424 or Dale Maggs, 0432 776 458.

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RESIDENTS can nominate women for possible inclusion on the 2012 Vic-torian Honour Roll of Women.

The roll recognises women who have made an impact at a local, national or international level, says Mornington MP David Morris.

“Nominations can come from any sector of our community, including health, science, law, social justice, arts, media and education,” he said.

Since starting in 2001 as part of the state’s Centenary of Federation, 478 women have been included on the roll.

Inductees will be announced as part of International Women’s Day next March.

Nominations close 21 December. Forms and guidelines are at www.women.vic.gov.au or call the Offi ce of Women’s Policy at the Department of Human Services, 9918 7345.

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Compiled by Peter McCullough with the assistance of Joyce’s family

THE district lost another link with the early days of Balnarring with the death of Clarice Joyce Temby on Saturday 5 November.

Joyce was born at the Mornington Bush Nursing Hospital on St Patrick’s Day (17 March) 1920. She was the third child of Bert and Polly Neville, having two older sisters (Gwen and Jean) and later followed by a brother, Ray. Joyce’s father Bert was the lo-cal blacksmith and the Neville family home and the blacksmith’s shop were side by side on Frankston-Flinders Rd in Balnarring.

Except for the last 10 months of her life, when she moved into a unit in Hastings, Joyce lived in Balnarring all her life. Accordingly, Joyce was either involved in, or at least knew about, most things that happened in Balnar-ring. She had an amazing knowledge of the history of the whole district and an incredible memory for names and events of long ago.

Even when quite young Joyce was inclined to attract attention and the family folklore tells of the time when she was four years old and the family was at Nana Hartrick’s one Sunday. During the afternoon someone noticed that Joyce was nowhere to be seen. Mum (Polly) initiated a search and as the afternoon wore on other fam-ily and friends joined the search: all to no avail. Fearing that she may have gone down to the dam, two of the men stripped off and searched: they, too, were unsuccessful. By this time anxie-ty levels were high and it was decided to return to the house to decide what to do next. As they congregated around the table, the table cloth moved and Joyce appeared from beneath the ta-ble; she had been asleep for two hours and couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about.

Like the rest of her family, Joyce went to Balnarring State School, which in those days was on the site of

Waymouth’s horse property in Balnar-ring Rd. One of her fondest memories of those early days was catching eels in the creek using hurricane lamps for lighting.

Joyce left school at 14 after com-pleting grade 6 and went to work for a spinster named Mary Johnson.

She would walk there in the after-noon with the family dog, a black kelpie named Biddy, do the household chores, stay overnight, and walk home next morning.

For this she received 30 shillings ($3) a month.

Later she worked for her sister Gwen and her husband Harry who had

the “Cheerio Tea Rooms” at Balnar-ring Beach.

It was at a dance at Red Hill that Joyce met Charles Temby and on 7 November 1941 they married at Bal-narring Methodist Church (now the Uniting Church).

Charlie was in the middle of a four-year stint as a driver with the RAAF. Later he had a carrying business (live-stock, wool and water), then drove a school bus, and later a truck for the shire.

Joyce and Charles had seven chil-dren – Lorraine, Margaret, Gweneth, Marjorie, Neville, Evelyn and Charles.

A typical Sunday for the family in-

volved all the kids going off to Sunday school (or at least that’s where Joyce thought they were) while Joyce spent the morning over the old combustion stove, which also doubled as a hot water service, preparing one of her fa-mous Sunday roasts.

In the early 1960s, with all the chil-dren at school, Joyce started work at the Somers Education Camp.

She was there for more than 20

years and loved her job at the camp. Although employed on the domestic staff, there would not have been too many decisions made by camp man-agement where Joyce didn’t have an input.

For many years Joyce and Charlie helped their good friend “Bondy” run the outdoor picture theatre at Balnar-ring Beach, and this continued when he moved his operation to the caravan park at Lake Eppalock.

Joyce worked in the ticket booth and Charlie manned the gate; no one ever got in without paying.

After a few years of staying at the caravan park, Charlie and Joyce bought a 20-acre block at “The Lake” and move a house to the site.

It was there that Joyce really started to enjoy her role as a grandmother; she loved having lots of grandchildren stay with her and she taught them a whole range of skills such as cooking, swimming, waterskiing, riding motor bikes and yabbying.

In 1993 Charlie was admitted to the nursing home annex at Hastings Hos-pital and Joyce would visit Charlies most days to help care for him and sit with him.

Charlie died in 1997 but this was not the only sadness that Joyce had to con-tend with.

Two of her daughters predeceased her: Marjorie at age 36 from an asthma attack and Evelyn at 52 from cancer.

Her much-loved granddaughter,Robyn, died of cancer in her early 20s.

After the death of Charlie, Joyce became an enthusiastic member of the senior citizens club at Balnarring, and was also involved in the church guild and the Country Women’s Associa-tion.

She never failed to enter a sponge in the annual Balnarring Flower Show.

Joyce is survived by fi ve children and their partners, 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Farewell Joyce TembyFarewell Joyce Temby

Joyce Temby: Above, Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Right, Joyce and Charlie on their wedding day at Balnarring Methodist Church on 7 November 1941.

OBITUARY

Days of her life: Top left, Joyce (circled) at Balnarring State School in 1933 with Joyce circled. Bottom left, Joyce and Ray with their father Bert. Above, the Neville family, left to right, Jean, Bert, Ray, Polly, Gwen and Joyce. Below left, Joyce aged two with her pram and doll. Below right, the Neville family, left to right, Gwen, Grandma Neville, Jean, Polly, Joyce (in pram) and Bert.


THE blacksmith or “smithy” was close to the corner junction near the Balnarring General Store. It occu-pied the site where Balnarring Pan-els now stands. The blacksmith was Herbert (Bert) Neville. He was born in Tasmania and he set up as a black-smith in Balnarring about the time of the First World War. He was also a wheelwright, building and repairing carts and carriages as well as doing farrier work.

His daughter, Joyce Temby, re-members as a child she was affec-tionately nicknamed “Dirty Face” because she was “Dad’s shadow” and often in the smithy with him.

He always had a special job for her to do. Wearing an old sugarbag pinafore made to cover her school clothes, she loved to take a turn at the forge making S-shaped hooks, which were used to suspend cooking pots over the open wood fi re in the kitchen. She remembers her father shoeing horses.

“The owners held the horses while Dad was shoeing them. There was a big gum tree outside the front and there was one particular horse that would be tied to the tree. He would just about turn somersaults.”

The tree stump is still there.The blacksmith was often called on

to act as a veterinarian for horses too.The building is remembered as a

big, unpainted tin shed with an earth fl oor. It was a “bush crafted” build-ing with upright supports made from thick tree stumps.

When Bert wanted to start up as a smithy he had little money to spend on a building. Phil VanSuylen told him to cut the trees he needed from his paddock and Frank Stacey, who had the timber yard in Bittern, told him to take what he wanted and pay him back when he could.

Brenda Stone, who took her horse there to be shod in the early 1950s, recalls that there were two or three compartments on the right-hand side, about three to four feet wide, into which a horse could be backed. These were also made from poles. The dirt of the fl oor in the stalls was hollowed out, worn away over the years by the horses.

At the back of the shed was a big square bin about two feet high full of coke and ashes. The furnace was in the middle, the anvil close by, and to-wards the back was a huge set of bel-lows with a handle. There was an old tree stump with a hessian bag over it for a seat and Bert sat there and oper-ated the bellows.

A slack tub for cooling the hot

metal rims when they had been fi tted onto the wooden wheels stood not far from the anvil. The tiring plate was at the back of the smithy. Inside the smithy there was also a vice and bench and along the left-hand wall were pigeonholes where screws, bolts, and bits and pieces of various sizes were stashed.

By the 1950s there was a huge heap of scrap metal on the fl oor of

the forge just inside the door, the accumulation of bits and pieces left over from work done on buggies. The heap had grown high over the years. Like most smithies, the build-ing had a “Steptoe” look about it. It had the characteristic smell of hot metal shoes being fi tted onto horses’ hooves. The iron used in the black-smith’s shop came by train. The sta-tion was nearly opposite the smithy.

Bert Neville had several appren-tices over the years. Some lived with the family and, according to Joyce, “were almost like one of the fam-ily”. Nick Halley was apprenticed to Bert about the time of the First World War. He was then a lad of about 14. Later he left the district and, be-fore the Second World War, worked throughout Victoria. Halley kept in contact with Balnarring, periodically bringing his father down on the back of his motorbike for a spot of rabbit shooting. Bert referred to Mr Halley senior as “Doctor Halley” because he always wore a stiff white collar and tie. In later years Bert’s son, Ray, worked with his father in the black-smithing business.

With the disappearance of horse transport and the introduction of mass-produced machinery, the need for the craft of the rural blacksmith dwindled away. After the smithy closed down, the building stood empty for some time until it was fi -nally dismantled to make way for the building of the panel shop in the late 1970s.

This is an edited extract from vol-ume 4 of Balnarring Byways and Memories, one of a series of fi ve pub-lished by the Balnarring and District Historical Society. They are compul-sory reading for anyone interested in the early history of Balnarring and its surrounds. Copies are available at Hastings Newsagency.

The village smithy

Blacksmith and wheelwright: Bert Neville outside the “smithy” at Balnarring.

The age of iron and horse: Below left, Bert Neville at work. Right, Joyce and her father Bert with a worker and Polly’s little nephew Billy Hartrick. Bottom right, inside the “smithy” at Balnarring.


AROUND THE PENINSULA

Trash and treasure hunt: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Graham Pittock, left, and Clean Up Australia Day guru Ian Kiernan, centre in brimmed hat, with Clean Up Dumping coordinators.

Excellence adventure: Board members of Fitted for Work Mornington Peninsula receiving their fi fth business excellence award in October from Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston Council.

PENINSULA-based Fitted for Work has become an independent affi liate of New York-based Dress for Suc-cess.

Fitted for Work is a charity pro-viding clothing and other services in Rosebud and Frankston to help women join or rejoin the workforce.

Dress for Success is an established worldwide network with more than 110 affi liates in 12 countries, includ-ing Australia with services in South Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and on the peninsula.

Acting president Kerry Hegarty said joining Dress for Success means the peninsula organisation can ex-pand the range of services it provides to long-term unemployed and disad-vantaged women and young women seeking assistance and confi dence in

fi nding their fi rst job out of school.“Since we started four years ago,

we have assisted nearly 2400 women and schoolgirls in their quest for fi nancial independence,” she said.

“These numbers are a testament to the strength of our organisation and the need within the community.”

Fitted for Work recently won the in au gural business award in com-munity partnerships jointly presented by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frank ston Council.

It is the fi fth business award in fi ve years for the not-for-profi t organisa-tion, which has about 100 volunteers.

The affi liation will lead to a name change to Dress for Success Morning ton Peninsula.

Details: Kerry Hegarty, 0401 188 639 or www.dressforsuccess.org.

Fitted for Work New York linkFitted for Work New York linkMORNINGTON area women attend regular free mammogram screenings more often than the state average, says Mornington MP David Morris.

It was pleasing to see local women had a participation rate of 57 per cent compared to the average of 53.8 per cent, he said.

The results came in BreastScreen Victoria’s fi rst annual electorate report card for Mornington electorate.

The agency’s CEO Vicki Pridmore said it was committed to working with all MPs to improve participation rates for the benefi t of the community.

She said research demonstrated the support of key community leaders in-fl u enced women to attend the screen-

ing program. BreastScreen Victoria is aiming to reach 60 per cent by 2015.

“The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman aged over 50. This is why BreastScreen invites women aged 50-69, who do not have breast symptoms or changes, to have a free screening every two years,” Ms Pridmore said.

Regular screening mammograms were the best way to fi nd breast can-cer early, before any symptoms are no-ticed, and when treatment is likely to be most successful.

Details: Call 13 20 50 for screening information or to make an appoint-ment.

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By Mike HastSHIRE mayor Cr Graham Pittock wants a waste tax on “everything we purchase” to pay for collection of rub-bish.

His call comes as hundreds of volun-teers across the peninsula cleaned up dumping site “hot spots” on the week-end in Mt Eliza, Mt Martha, Tuerong, Dromana and Rosebud West.

Clean Up Dumping was an initiative of the Clean Up Australia Day organi-sation, started by Ian Kiernan in Syd-ney in 1989.

CUAD events are held each Febru-ary or March, have collected 200,000 tonnes of rubbish, and spread around the world.

The call by Cr Pittock came after Mt Eliza clean-up coordinator Ian Mor rison, convenor of Mt Eliza Com-munity Alliance, accused Morning ton Peninsula Shire of “failing to under-stand basic economics” after it last year withdrew one of four tip tickets issued to ratepayers.

“They’ve only got themselves to blame for the rubbish that is being dumped around the peninsula,” he said.

He said for some people it cost too much to take rubbish to tips and waste transfer centres. “It’s no surprise that residents of poorer towns on the pen-insula see no way out but to dump rub-bish in the bush and beside roads.”

Mayor calls for waste tax as Mayor calls for waste tax as volunteers clean dump sitesvolunteers clean dump sites

He said Mt Eliza had changed and there were now many fast food outlets and more people hanging around, but “the shire has not installed extra bins or toilets”.

Mr Morrison said even though he was critical of the shire removing tip tickets and lack of attention to rubbish

collection, “no one else put their hand up to coordinate Clean Up Dumping day in Mt Eliza”.

Cr Pittock said there had been “pain in removing the tip ticket”, but it was an attempt to change the culture of residents.

“We want people to not create waste;

to minimise their waste,” he said. “We can’t keep creating all this waste.”

The mayor said if people could af-ford to buy something “they should factor in the cost of disposing of it correctly”.

Asked if the shire would con tinue its education campaign about rubbish dumping and waste minimisation, he said “we could pump more into educa-tion but it should be self-evident [that waste should be minimised]”.

“Forty years ago people reused al-most everything; now we live in a dis-posable society and it’s getting worse.

“I’d like to see a waste tax put on everything we buy so councils can generate income to handle rubbish.”

Asked why the shire did not have free of charge hard waste collection days like most municipalities in the region, he said there was at at-call hard waste collection service every two weeks.

The shire’s website states hard waste is collected by booking (5950 1406), and that “fees or vouchers apply”.

One resident, who did not want to be named, said it cost him one tip ticket

to dump a mattress two weeks ago.“I’m not surprised people dump

household items like mattresses and old furniture in front of op shops or in the bush. If it costs you $20 or $30 to dump stuff legally, this might be a big part of the week’s food budget.”

Annie Thompson of Clean Up Dump ing said 95 per cent of rubbish collected on the weekend would be fully recycled and re-used thanks to Job Site Recyclers.

Details: Erin Moore, project offi cer in the renewable resources section of the shire, 5950 1217 or 0414 487 151.

Park cameras herePark cameras herePARKS Victoria is holding a photo competition with prizes of a $2000 retail voucher or accommodation in wilderness retreats.

Entries must be photos taken in any Parks Victoria-managed places in-cluding Port Phillip (including piers, South Channel Fort and pile light); Western Port; marine national parks and sanctuaries; and French Island National Park.

Categories include scenery, people, best animal or plant, and best com-ment.

Details are on the Parks website at www. parkweb.vic.gov.au.

To enter, go to www.facebook.com/ParksVictoria.

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Sid FergusonMobile:0418 321 963

Satchwells1/97 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 1888

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Alf TallonMobile:0417 711 958

Tallon First National35 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 3000

David NelliMobile: 0403 111 234

Baywest Real Estate87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412

Jason DowlerMobile: 0403 598 754Harcourts HastingsShop 10, 14 High Street. HASTINGS 5970 7733

Ben TallonMobile:0419 339 489

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

Craig MannMobile: 0412 559 816

First National Craig Mann 4/1085 F’ston-Flinders Rd, SOMERVILLE 5978 0955

Rob PryzlerMobile:0408 808 698

Stockdale & Leggo 1/109 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 2288

Michael CurryMobile:0409 410 456

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

Tony LatessaMobile: 0412 525 151

Latessa Business Sales50 Playne StreetFrankston 9781 1588

Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, MorningtonPHONE: 03 5975 2255

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Ty LuffMobile:0408 368 892

Stockdale & Leggo3/1065 F’ston-Flinders Rd, SOMERVILLE 5977 8877

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Price: Negotiable over $399,000Address: 28 Point Road, CRIB POINTAgency: MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833Agent: Michael Curry, 0409 410 456

Peaceful surrounds close to nature

SITUATED on a private and tree-lined 900-square metre allotment, this home is well set up for the nature or boating enthusiast. Enjoying a great location adjacent to the Woolleys Beach foreshore reserve and its walking tracks, the home is also close to the Stony Point jetty and boat launching facilities. The block is securely fenced, there is an automatic gate across the driveway entrance and plenty of boat or trailer storage at the rear of the block with drive-through access from the carport. The brick home has a verandah running around all sides, which signifi cantly increased the living space. The interior includes a large kitchen with pantry, wall-oven and ample cupboard space. A colourful open-plan family area has tiled fl oors, ceiling fan and free-standing woodheater on the far wall. Family time can spill into the large, sunny rumpus room. The three bedrooms all have built-in robes with the main bedroom also featuring an ensuite with a double shower and spa.


Address: 70 Graf Road, SOMERVILLEPrice: $515,000Agency: L J Hooker Real Estate, Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, SomervilleAgent: Chris Wong, 0418 326 044

Very appealing, inside and outOFFERING great street appeal, this character-fi lled four-bedroom home does not dissapoint upon entry either. Meticulously built with an eye for detail and comfort, there is ducted heating and air-conditioning plus the natural warmth of timbers that have been used extensively throughout. Gleaming polished fl oors feature in all living areas with timber dados in the lounge. Overlooking this area is a galley-style timber kitchen with dishwasher, wall oven and gas hotplates. A delightful dining area has a bay window looking out to the backyard, and from here you can step out to the undercover deck, perfect for all-weather entertaining, with its bistro blinds. The backyard is private and very low maintenance.A large paved area keeps mowing to a minimum with only a small amount of lawn around the clothesline. For the artist in the family, there is a large detached and sound-proofed studio.

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A great place to call homeTHIS well-presented cedar wood home has been freshly painted inside and out, and is ready and waiting for new owners. Running lengthwise down a 937-square metre block, a casual view from the street will not reveal the surprising amount of space. A verandah runs along the front and side of the home with a carport on the right. There is a large lounge and dining area with pine timber dados, which continue along at the same height to form part of the kitchen counter. The kitchen has a gas stove and rangehood with ample cupboard space. There are three bedrooms with the main bedroom having a walk-in robe and access to the dual-entry bathroom. Another decked area is at the rear of the home overlooking the fully fenced backyard, which is very private and secure.

Address: 9 Loch Street, CRIB POINTPrice: $380,000Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

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Shop 3/96 Baxter-Tooradin Road, Baxter Phone: 59713999 email: [email protected]

This unusual brick veneer home, with solar heated swimming pool, offers huge potential. One internal wall has been removed to create a larger master bedroom, reducing the available bedrooms from 2 to 3, however a partioning wall could be installed to re-create that third bedroom if required. A cosy pot belly stove provides internal heating and the external solar panels generate passive electricity. There are two water tanks for the vegie patch and other features outside are the covered entertaining area and in-ground kidney shaped pool which is only two years old, and is a great option for summer evenings.

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Great Potential

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If you are looking for privacy and space this gorgeous home in the popular gated precinct of Sandhurst has it all. This address is all about lifestlye with access to parks, golf course, stunning club house, restaraunts, tennis and gym. On a large 773sqm block, this exceptional home is a spacious single storey residence measuring 36sq. There are three bedrooms plus study, master bedroom with WIR & FES with spa. A large modern kitchen overlooks a

SANDHURST, 1 Kingsford Smith Court Offers Over $650,000

Sandhurst Sensation With Privacy

This home is spacious and comfortable with a lovely country feel and is set on 1.16Ha with the large rural homestead having some recent renovations. Featuring two generous living areas and three bedrooms plus a separate study which could be a fourth bedroom if required. Rustic touches include high cathedral ceilings and a lovely Coonara wood heater. Both bathrooms have been updated. Enjoy the outdoors with lots of lovely shady trees and established gardens and entertainment area. Outbuildings include a double garage and a few sheds.

SOMERVILLE, 78 Guelph Street Offers Over $750,000

Country Charm - Small AcreageA little old fashioned yet very solid this home is situated in one the areas most popular streets, close to shopping and schools. With 3 bedrooms, central bathroom and a functional kitchen this is a neat and tidy home yet the co-

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Covering all areasInspect: By AppointmentContact: Gabriele Frenkel 0413 773 075

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8 Palagia Court Somerville Resort Style Living on 4 Acres

Price: Offers Over $910,00Inspect Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pmAgent Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 or Jeff Kremer 0408 349 606

127 Bungower Road SomervilleQuality Filled Family HomeSurrounded by other lovely homes this very impressive, well laid out family home comprises of 4 large bedrooms including the huge master suite with WIR & FES, kitchen with quality appliances, open plan to the meals, large family room and separate formal lounge with gas fire place. Additional features include s/system heating & cooling, GDH throughout and plenty of storage space. Outside is a double garage and an entertaining area surrounded by beautiful manicured gardens. Inspection is a must!

5977 8877 3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville, Vic 3912

4 Stefan Court Somerville Prestige Court Location

Price $599,950Inspect Anytime By AppointmentAgent Ty Luff 0408 368 892

This sparkling home is perfect for the growing family with 4 bedrooms + study (or 5th bedroom), formal lounge & dining, meals area & family room. Master bedroom has direct access to outdoor spa & decked entertaining area.The 960m2 (approx.) block has landscaped garden & water feature & freestanding 4 car garage.

2&5 / 6 Grant Road SomervilleChoice Is Yours - Stunning Townhouses

Price $375,000 plus buyersInspect Anytime By AppointmentAgent Ty Luff 0408 368 892

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey architectural design gives the contemporary feel from the moment you see it.Features will include a large kitchen with stone island bench tops and Blanco appliances including DW, stunning hardwood flooring, Hebel paneled walls, double insulated roof and ceilings, Nobo heaters in all major rooms, air conditioning, separate laundry, decking and landscaping. Don’t be late to come and witness true style right next to the hub of Somerville.

Price $595,000Inspect Saturday 2.00-2.30pmAgent Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 or Ty Luff 0408 368 892

Immerse yourself in a life of luxury with this quality home that offers loads of character, gorgeous gardens and mature trees. Comprising of 4 bedrooms including master with WIR & FES, open plan timber kitchen and family room, formal dining area and separate lounge with fire place and cathedral ceilings. Outside, there is a built in BBQ, outdoor wood oven and resort style entertaining areas overlooking the pool & spa. Added extras are the 4 car carport, huge A frame shed, workshop and plenty of scope for horse paddocks.

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Price: $1.25 – $1.35 millionAddress: 5 Seaglades Lane, BITTERNAgency: Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555Agent: Wilma Green, 0407 833 996

Old world charm calling you homeWITH superior sea views, this grand property, visible from Western Port Bay, enjoys a serene and private setting on almost 4 hectares (10 acres) of land that gently slopes towards the coast. Not only impressive in size, but also the quality is quite spectacular with the “olde worlde” charm factor cranked up to 10. Measuring 335 square metres (approx) in size, this sensational home has a tiled formal entrance with French doors featuring exquisite leadlights. Polished fl oorboards and exposed beams feature throughout and in the formal lounge room there are brick feature walls and a magnifi cent open fi replace. An informal, open-plan living area has high vaulted ceilings that provide an overwhelming sense of space. The timber kitchen has a walk-in pantry and modern appliances, and the dining area has a bay window that allow views across the property and to the bay. An interesting feature of this room is a large supporting beam that dates back to the year 1240 AD. Also downstairs is a large study. There are four bedrooms, all upstairs. The stunning master bedroom with decorative cornices has its own wing comprising of parents’ retreat,walk-in robe and sitting area opening on to a Shakespeare-inspired balcony where panoramic views can be enjoyed.


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A beauty in full bloomTAKE some time to discover this splendid property that is as individual as you are. The home is framed by well-landscaped gardens front and back with the block measuring 900 square metres. The period features of the home include colonial vaulted ceilings, timber dados and brick feature walls, with the formal entry, bathrooms and kitchen all beautifully tiled. The ensuite bathroom, complete with a huge spa bath, is a real stand-out. The modern kitchen has a big wrap-around bench, incorporating plenty of cupboards, gas hotplates and rangehood, and from an adjoining dining area you can step up to the partly covered timber deck that overlooks the back yard. The main bedroom also has a parents’ retreat with pitched ceilings. There are two other bedrooms, both uniquely decorated, plusa study and two living areas, so there is plenty of space for large families.

Address: 12 Swampgum Place, SOMERVILLEPrice: $569,000Agency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003Agent: Ben Tallon, 0419 339 489

FAMILY orientated, this smartly designed home has everything you need with no space wasted. The living areas are very bright with white fl oor tiles leading to the open-plan family area with the kitchen well positioned, overlooking the dining area and out to the back yard, so playtime for young children can be supervised. There is lots of bench space, laminate cupboards and stainless steel dishwasher and a wall oven, making the kitchen the real heart of the home. There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite. A separate study could be a fourth bedroom if required. In keeping with the home, the back yard makes the most of its 820 square metres. Fully landscaped, there are neat gravel paths that lead to a huge steel workshed at the rear of the block and other interesting water features and play areas. A large lawn area is still available to kick the footy or score a backyard ton, and a large paved area extends from the rear of the drive-through double garage for extra parking.

Light your way home

Address: 26 Lantons Way, HASTINGSPrice: $380,000 – $410,000Agency: Baywest Real Estate, 87 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412Agent: Sean Crimmins, 0411 734 814

ONE of the most picturesque gardens in Somerville is part and parcel of this charming, solid-brick home. Situated on a relatively small 600 square metre block, you will be amazed at how the property has been landscaped to include so many external features. From the rear verandah you overlook a decked area shaded by large trees with pebble and paved pathways leading up the sides of the home. The home has three bedrooms,all with built-in robes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite. An open-plan area, withsplit-system heating and cooling, includes the kitchen, dining and lounge, which has access to the verandah. The slightly elevated block has a curved, paved driveway that leads to a single carport, but there is room for a trailer or caravan.

A joy to be led down this garden path

Address: 18 Clairmont Close, SOMERVILLEPrice: $369,950Agency: Craig Mann First National, 4/1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5978 0955Agent: Craig Mann, 0412 559 816

WHEN a property combines the serenity and privacy of a rural location with all the conveniences of modern living, you have found something truly special. Situated on3.23 hectares (8 acres) and with a sunny north aspect, this wonderful small acreage property lends itself to a variety of agricultural or livestock pursuits. The land is divided into four paddocks, all fully fenced and sown to pasture with bore water available. Outbuildings include a six-bay machinery shed, two-vehicle carport, workshop, several loose boxes and sand arena. The grand homestead has four bedrooms all with built-in robes, and the master bedroom has an ensuite. A lovely downstairs area includes the kitchen with big island breakfast bar and cosy lounge with wood heater. A second living area is upstairs, as is a third bathroom. Start or end your days with a few laps in the salt chlorinated, solar-heated pool or sit back and relax in the outdoor spa.

Address: 230 Myers Road, BALNARRINGPrice: $1.1 – $1.2 millionAgency: L Cooper Real Estate, 3/1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 7766Agent: Hugh Gamble, 0401 319 811

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Brand new designer living for those who are lifestyle conscious! Stamp duty savings applicable, so act now to save $$$. Brand new, one bedroom villa units located within easy access to all amenities. All villa’s will

Building nearing completion be quick to secure yours!

HastingsNegotiable Over $235,000

GREAT INVESTMENT RENTAL GUARANTEE AT $240PW OR

OWNER OCCUPY

Stylish Townhouse ~ close to the Marina!

Immaculately presented three bedroom

The home is only three years young and

stainless steel appliances, spacious loungeroom and meals area opening out to the private rear

ensuite plus a further two bedrooms with built in robes and central family bathroom.

HastingsNeg over $330,000

SALES CONSULTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

WAGE PLUS COMMISSIONNO RETAINER PAY BACK NO SUNDAY WORK

agency in Hastings. The successful applicant must

with ongoing support and training provided. Att: Michael Curry: [email protected]

Period Style

allotment. Only a stones throw to the Marina, High

is a renovators dream and is ideal for 1st home

who are ready to roll their sleeves up! The home comprises many period style features including

Currently leased at $954pcm until November

HastingsNeg Over $250,000

Hastings $319,500

“Victoria 10”

Bedroom single storey Townhouses currently under construction, located 50 metres to High St. Townhouses available with open plan living, built in robes, family bathroom, separate toilet,

private driveway. All units will comprise quality

*5 STAR Energy Rating*

As New Villa

As new two bedroom villa unit offering open

tenants, a valuable addition to your rental portfolio! Currently leased @ $290pw

Hastings$270,000 Plus

Serenity and Seclusion Bittern$650,000

6.8 acres of serenity and seclusion with this relatively

been longing for is situated on a quiet country lane with the allotment well treed and featuring many natives and is home to an abundance of wildlife. Only a short drive to Hastings and the rest of the

plans to build your dream home!

More like a house than a unitCrib PointNeg. Over $280,000This low maintenance property presents in as-new condition. A large lounge room with separate dining

a separate laundry. Heating and cooling, private rear

under builders warranty!!!NOW VACANT MOVE IN OR LEASE OUT AT

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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

SatchwellsBITTERNAsking $559,000

You enter this 4 BR property through a pleasant well maintained front garden. Access is also via Salmon St & through the private common area grounds. The property has a r/c gate & single garage. A colour video pedestrian gate door phone with remote opening & a security alarm system is provided for peace of mind. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

THE VIEWS ARE A PRICELESS BONUS4/2 Skinner St. Inspect Thurs 12.30 - 1pm, Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm

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HASTINGSAsking $480,000

Expansive water frontage views of Westernport bay and Hastings Marina. Executive lifestyle property with all the trimmings. Double remote gated entrance, security camera/monitor screen, reverse cycle heating & cooling, ducted vacuum, 2 toilets and spa bath. Also a communal tennis court.

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

EXPANSIVE WATER FRONTAGE TOWNHOUSEInspect by Appointment


A short stroll to everything Hastings has to offer. This unit features 3BR, a galley kitchen, d/heating plus r/c s/s to keep you comfortable. Open plan lounge & meals area opens onto paved landscaped garden/entertainment area. Perfect for a rst home buyer, retiree or investor. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

POSITION PERFECTInspect Sat 1.30 - 2.00

BITTERNNeg Over $539,000

Ideal for a young family/tradesman this property boasts a classic cedar home nestled in a no thru road on approx 3000sqms of land. Spacious family room with gas d/heating, natural gas coonara, split system heating & cooling, 2BRs with BIRs, neat & tidy kitchen with gas cooking & polished timber boards.


LARGE ALLOTMENT LARGE SHEDDING Inspect by Appointment

BITTERNUnder Offer Neg. over $480,000

In a location ever so popular with young families and retires is this family entertainer that is 18months young on a massive 1156 sqm block (approx). Wilsons Avenue Bittern would have to be one of the nicest streets in Bittern tucked away but right next to the local and popular Bittern primary school.


OPEN HOME CANCELLED “UNDER OFFER”Inspect by Appointment

CRIB POINTPOA

Centrally located development has current planning approval, eliminating all risk, & saving time. It offers a variety of clever designs with space ef cient oor plans; 4x3BR, FES, 2 car; 4x3BR, 2 car; 2x2BR, 1 car. The existing 5BR brick home provides an excellent $23,400pa. A holding income prior to building commencement.


OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!! 10 UNIT SITEInspect by Appointment

BITTERN$359,000

Located in one of Bitterns most sought-after streets is this delightful 3 bedroom home set amongst a 653sqm secluded and private setting with English style gardens that will capture your heart. The Home offers 3 bedrooms all with built in robes.


COTTAGE STYLE GARDEN WITH SOLID HOMEInspect by Appointment

HASTINGSNeg over $315,000

Affordable 3 bedroom home on an approx 657sqm block. Has potential to have sea views from a 2nd storey. Renovated tastefully. Built in robes to 2 bedrooms, neat bathroom, newly installed evaporative cooling, gas ducted heating, new kitchen and appliances.


POTENTIAL SEAVIEWSInspect by Appointment


Unlimited potential to further renovate and extend. Compromis-ing of 3 bedrooms all with BIRs, larger than normal dining kitchen and gas coonara. Outdoors is a 2 car carport, large double garage with power, 2 large water tanks and a decked entertainment area.


CALLING ALL INVESTORSInspect by Appointment


This attractive brick home comprises 3 bedrooms built in robes to 2 beds, gas heating, spacious kitchen with electric cooking and an adjoining dining area. An affordable price tag and a generous sized allotment. Immaculate inside and out and only a stones throw from main street Hastings, public transport and medical needs.


WATER SIDE OF TOWN

CRIB POINTAsking $499,000

Natural bushland is the setting of this wonderful property. You will be pleasantly surprised to nd this home was built to accommodate 2 families with separate living quarters for a dependant person/parents.


2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1Inspect by Appointment

CRIB POINTAsking $280,000+

This neat & tidy 3BR BV home is tucked away in the heart of Crib Point. Offers slate/carpet throughout, gas appliances, BIRs in all bedrooms, kitchen with meals area, bathroom, laundry & separate toilet. Needing some TLC, would certainly suit an investor or rst home buyer.

Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON ITInspect by Appointment


Superbly positioned 3brm, 2yr old unit. Features include ensuite & WIR to main brm, BIRs to the other 2BRs, fantastic light lled open plan living, stylish new kitchen with quality appliances, ducted heating & cooling. Outside features a courtyard, tank water and double garage. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

QUIET & SECUREInspect by Appointment

BITTERNAsking $425,000

This 4 BR home is situated in a quiet location in Crib Point. Featuring ensuite to main with WIR, BIRs to remaining bedrooms, bathroom incl spa & 3 toilets are available, d/heating & cooling, rumpus room, large open plan kitchen/meals area overlooks undercover decking area. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

COSY HOME, QUIET LOCATIONInspect by Appointment

CRIB POINTAsking $379,000

This is the perfect family or investment home in the heart of Crib Point. Features 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite, all bedrooms with BIR’s. Two reverse cycle heating & cooling units plus bonus ducted heating throughout. Two large open plan living areas and modern hostess kitchen with dishwasher.Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

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BITTERNAsking $650,000+

Comfortable 3 bedroom home features main with ensuite and WIR, remaining 2 bedrooms have BIRs, hostess kitchen including dishwasher, meals area incorporates 2 living areas opening onto an undercover alfresco dining area. positioned on approx 1.5 acres. Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Hastings Of ce 5979 1888

THIS PROPERTY IS A RARE RURAL FIND

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HASTINGS$750,000 - $790,000

A lifestyle offering to eclipse all others, this magni cent 1.3 acre estate, approx, combines lifestyle with luxury, family life with entertaining, and com-prehensive facilities for horse enthusiasts or hobby farmers. A builders own home, dam with jetty and extensive shedding, backing onto the green wedge.


AUTUMN SUN LODGE - IN A CLASS OF ITS OWNInspect by Appointment

HASTINGS

BALNARRINGAsking $615,000-$635,000

In a location synonymous with pristine beaches, International Golf Courses and award winning wineries, properties of this quality in this location are few and far between. Buy off the plan for signi -cant stamp duty savings.


STAGE 3 NOW AVAILABLE SEASIDE LIVING Inspect by Appointment

Asking $365,000

3BR home located in a sought after area of Hastings, short stroll to foreshore, boardwalk, marina & shopping centre. Comprising sep lounge, meals & kitchen, BIR to all bedrooms, carpet & tiles throughout, gas heating. Double steel garage with power, separate shed and concrete drive.


1ST HOME/INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT PROPERTYInspect by Appointment


Don’t look back in 5 years time with regret at not entering the prop-erty market at an affordable time. This 3 bedroom home will help you begin the dream of being a home owner before its to late. This property is on a good sized allotment and in great condition.


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Hastings87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

David Nelli Sales Manager0403 111 234

Sean CrimminsSales Consultant0411 734 814

Bittern $590,000 +

HORSE PROPERTY SET AMONGST PEACE AND TRANQUILITY! 3 bdrms and 2 bathrooms with full ensuite to main, baltic timber kitchen with dishwasher and new s/s oven, light and bright dining room and lounge rooms with cathedral ceilings

with ceiling fans to 4 rooms

Crib Point $195,000

LOCATION WITH PRIVACY!

Park Street

Hastings $290,000 - $320,000

MODERN, SPACIOUS AND LOW MAINTENANCE!

Hastings $310,000

Centre

Mornington $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

“HEAR THE WAVES & SMELL THE SEA SALT”

Hastings $300,000 - $330,000

FANTASTIC UNIT OR INVESTMENT!!

NEW LISTING

Crib Point $360,000 - $380,000

2 Large bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR

Large games room with bar at rear

403 STONY POINT ROAD - INSPECT SAT 11.30AM-12PM

WHERE THE COUNTRY MEETS THE WATER!

Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, all remaining

Three large living areas with a formal lounge, Family living area and kitchen dining

9 x 14m Shedding with three remote doors is security system

13 SANDSTONE ISLAND CIRCLE - INSPECT SAT 12-12.30PM

Bittern $980,000 - $1,080,000

Hastings $340,000 - $370,000

HASTINGS HIDDEN SECRET!

Rosemary Drive

2 zoned living areas divided by modern kitchen overlooking outdoor entertaining area

Hastings $535,500 - $595,000

with WIR and ENS

Central location close to all amenities

Hastings $275,000 + GST

VACANT LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL / CAFE AND CONVIENIENCE STORE

NEW LISTING

Thinking of growing your investment portfolio?

Talk to our Property Management Team!WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR PROPERTY

LIKE WE OWN IT OURSELVES!!

WE WON’T LET YOU DOWN!

If you’re tired of:- Late rent - Untidy problem tenants

- Unaccountable agents - Out of date inspections

- Low rent - Lack of communication


(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

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Hastings $275,000

All set up for investment....This 3 bedroom home is in a great location, close to the school and has been freshly decorated and renovated throughout! Lounge with gas

bedrooms have robes and outside there is a great yard (560m2) with a 6

Crib Point $305,000

“Ermes Villas”

Hastings $359,000

Opposite reserve - Take a walk....

Bittern $339,000

Location, Location

real estate but one that everyone agrees on is “always buy in a great

Crib Point $395,000

1/3 Acre - “Down Woolley’s Beach Way”

Bittern $225,000

Rural backdrop - build in style....

imagine you are far away from suburbia when you build on this select

Baxter $324,950

Priced to Sell

Bittern $259,500

Relax at Westernport Gardens Retirement Village

Crib Point $329,000 ex GST

1 Acre (approx) - Industrial Bargain!

Bittern $475,000

800m2 - Space......and Space!!

Crib Point $469,000

Wow over 1/2 an Acre at this price!!

a native garden with a wide frontage and 2 way drive, this ranch style

Tyabb $429,000

A Must See

Bittern $879,000

Colonial Beauty - 1.4 Acres

UNDER CONTRACT

Hastings $345,000

Meander home...

are 3 bedrooms (bir’s), main with full ensuite, big new main bathroom

Hastings $279,500

Hop...Skip...Town!

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT


www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

5970 7333HASTINGSShop 10, 14 High St Photo ID required for all Inspections

Hastings $295,000 - $310,000Exclusive Old TyabbPositioned perfectly in a prime location you will find a great little package bursting with appeal. Take advantage of this neat & tidy home ideal for the first home buyer, investor, downsizer, small family or retiring couple.This home contains 3 bedrooms all with ceiling fans, a newly renovated bathroom, high ceilings, timber floorboards, separate dining, gas ducted heating and a split system. Outside offers a double carport with lock up shed, a covered entertainment area and a new fence for greater privacy. In close proximity to local schools, main shopping strip and RSL what more could you ask for at such a great price.

ADDRESS: 50 Lyall StreetINSPECT: Saturday 11:30am - 12:00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Lisa Drake 0449 269 390Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Tyabb Negotiable over $430,000Elegance, Style and Luxury!Set Date Sale - Offers closing Monday November 28th 2011 at 5:00pm.Expect to be impressed! This beautifully built unique masterpiece will not disappoint and no expense has been spared. Presented to perfection and loaded with a host of modern features that you won’t find in the ordinary house. A spectacular open floor plan with approximately 20 squares of living space, 2.7m high ceilings, highly glazed porcelain tiles, spacious fully appointed kitchen with European appliances and all set on low maintenance gardens. Beautiful wrought iron decorative staircase leads upstairs to two further bedrooms with double robes. Master with parents retreat and the other bedroom has the option to be used as another living room. Zoned hydronic heating, ducted vacuum and split systems will ensure you’re comfortable. Oversize remote controlled garage with internal access and a separate office should you wish to work from home and plenty of storage space throughout the home. Expect to be impressed!

ADDRESS: 47 Central AvenueINSPECT: By appointment

Harcourts Hastings

Lauren Dunsford 0422 385 869Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Hastings $387,000Family FavouriteDesirably located in a quiet court setting is this four-bedroom family home within walking distance to Hastings West Park Primary School. A flexible floorplan features multiple living zones that work well together to the front and rear of the home whilst an open central kitchen flows to the large dining area. The ensuited master bedroom is fitted with walk-in robe facilities and the remaining bedrooms have built-in robes. A main bathroom serves the family well as does the heated undercover alfresco area extending the total living space to the outdoors. Double remote garaging with rear access is of handy benefit in addition to the enclosed dog yard.

ADDRESS: 19 Beilby CourtINSPECT: Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

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Frankston South Negotiable over $600,000Setting a High Standard! Prestigious Position!One remaining! Set in a highly sought after blue chip locale this boutique proeprty showcases the highest level of quality with cutting edge design and modern décor throughout. Downstairs is the double garage, kitchen, family, living room, study or fourth bedroom, laundry and a powder room. Upstairs comprises of master with ensuite and WIR, two further bedrooms with family bathroom and a rumpus room.

ADDRESS: 30A Warringa RoadINSPECT: By appointment

Harcourts Hastings


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Tyabb Negotiable over $430,000Luxurious Porter Davis! Only 3 years young this stunning four bedroom plus study Porter Davis home includes a large 29 squares of living and a fantastic floor plan. The kitchen looks out onto the large alfresco area with café blinds and coonara perfect for entertaining all year round and is complete with bi-fold doors to create a great indoor/outdoor living space. A seperate theatre room is located to the rear of the home and ideal for any movie buff. Master is complete with his and hers walk in robes, ensuite and huge spa bath, further three bedrooms all with built in robes and family bathroom with separate toilet.

ADDRESS: 4 Orchard GroveINSPECT: Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

Harcourts Hastings


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Hastings Auction: Saturday 10th December at 12.00pm2023m2 Industrial Allotment!High Profile PositionVacant 2023m2 (approx) Industrial Zoned land will suit a multitude of uses. Zoned Industrial 3 and superbly located just minutes away from the Hastings High Street. This is your chance to make your mark and secure your future today !

ADDRESS: 210 Marine Parade INSPECT: By appointment

Harcourts Hastings

Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Hastings Auction: Saturday 26th November at 11.00amFine Family Living next to Leafy Parkside! $370,000+Five and a half years young and situated in the highly sought after 5 star solar Estate, with this beautiful Sandstone Look is this 4 bedroom home, a fantastic place for family living! With a very deceptive well designed floor plan, to the front of the house a seperate lounge/dining room, open central planned meals/family room to the rear, kitchen has island bench with quality appliances & dishwasher, ducted heating and wood fire heater in main lounge also included. Other features include, a gas boosted solar hot water system, tank water, ensuite, double remote controlled garage and large backyard make this an extremely appealing property.

ADDRESS: 16 Kuan Yin PlaceINSPECT: Saturday 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Gavin Doig 0421 986 157 Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Balnarring $635,000Coastal Living With City Flair!This property is just the place for enjoying a coastal lifestyle - close to Balnarring Beach and in walking distance of Balnarring village shops! The shady L-shaped front verandah and the neat well-cared-for weatherboard façade say this home is “country-style”, yet - without losing the relaxing, airy, easy ambience - a modern renovation has added the comforts and the style to suit city dwellers. Polished timber flooring (painted white in some rooms) adds appeal, and also low- maintenance liveability. A large open-plan living room (with ceiling fan and a Jetmaster fire) incorporates a sleek “chef’s delight” kitchen with stainless steel rangehood, appliances and splashbacks, as well as an island bench and breakfast bar topped with beautiful timber recycled from a bowling alley. French doors open to a paved courtyard and to the rear garden. This home (with gas ducted heating) has 3 bedrooms (all with built-in wardrobes) plus a study, and also a separate studio/4th bedroom at the rear of the property. The plus-size master bedroom also has ceiling fan and an ensuite. The main bathroom is floor-to-ceiling tiled and features a freestanding bath and a frameless glass shower screen. On land approx 981sqm, the property includes off-street parking, and a massive shed for vehicle accommodation.

ADDRESS: 2980 Frankston Flinders RoadINSPECT: Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

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Bittern Auction: Saturday 3rd December at 11.00am $730,000 - $800,000Outstanding in Kinfauns!Opportunities such as this do not often become available in this tightly held pocket of Kinfauns. This sprawling 3 bedroom plus study home with large separate living zones offers space, comfort a touch of colonial elegance combined with huge pitched roof pergola and paved entertaining area to enjoy your very own picturesque surrounds beside groomed gardens. Boasting a large walk-in robe and twin vanity en-suite including sauna, the master bedroom also features access to the patio, while the remaining spacious bedrooms have built in robes. The timber kitchen is superb with granite bench tops, stainless steel European appliances and large island bench. When inspecting you will truly appreciate the quality finish and build job of the home including high ceilings with decorative cornice, ceiling roses, plantation shutters everywhere and feature open fire place with decorative surround. Other features include zoned slab heating, split system heating & cooling, remote controlled double lock up garage with internal access fitted out as a gymnasium/Library & secondary double garage with three phase power and double doors and an alarm system. There is nothing to do to this immaculately presented and well maintained lifestyle property, close to schools, shops and public transport. Just move in and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in your very own comfortable surroundings. Situated in a quiet cul de sac this property truly is the quintessential Kinfauns Estate lifestyle property.

ADDRESS: 11 Bayview Country LaneINSPECT: Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Tyabb Negotiable over $300,000This Polished Family Home Is Set To Sell Fast!!!This sparkling home provides the astute buyer a rare combination of location, value & quality all within close proximity to schools, shops & public amenities. This well maintained 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, features polished timber floors as well as built-in robes to 3 of the other bedrooms, with split system A/C, and gas ducted heating. The home has a light and bright separate living/dining room, with a large open kitchen and meals area. Features include a double lock up garage, covered outdoor entertaining area, and is also fully fenced for security and children and pets alike. Simply move in, put your feet up and relax!

ADDRESS: 18 Bettina Street,INSPECT: Saturday 3:30pm - 4.00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Gavin Doig 0421 986 157

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Hastings $260,000Neat and completeWhether you are thinking about investing, resting or nesting this home is ideal for you!! This neat little package includes 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom, timber floor boards, kitchen/meals area and a great family living area. Outside comprises a large spacious backyard fenced off allowing peace and quiet, a garden shed and rear yard access perfect for the boat or caravan. The property is perfectly positioned in close proximity to all amenities such as, the local shops, primary school and public transport.

ADDRESS: 10 Otway CourtINSPECT: Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Lisa Drake 0449 269 390Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246

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Crib Point Price by Negotiation $290,000 - $320,000Amazing Value!Hidden behind a high fence is this very private three bedroom home with picturesque surrounds of established trees all set on large 686m2 (approx) and featuring new carpet, an updated central family bathroom with bath and separate toilet, gas heating and high vaulted ceilings creating that feeling of space. Located on a corner block with side access perfect for a boat, caravan or trailer with a large carport and lock up garage. The boating enthusiasts will also appreciate the close proximity to the Stony Point launching ramp whilst the local primary school, public transport, nature parks and shops offers every amenity at your doorstep. Offering exceptional value for money this property won’t last!

ADDRESS: 84 Lorimer StreetINSPECT: Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

Harcourts Hastings


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Balnarring Price by Negotiation“Kylinda” - It’s all about the Lifestyle!Imagine your own bolthole, your escape, your haven! Picture 10 beautiful acres of land. Think of the sweeping views - the reality is better than anything you can imagine...Bass Strait, Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, The Nobbies, Cowes, and the Anderson Hills at Bass... Consider a home that is almost 100-years-old yet is comfortable and relaxing for today’s family. Picturesque, peaceful, perfect “Kylinda” is where it is happening. Glory in living the good life - country-style - but only minutes away from Balnarring village (shopping centre, primary school, community wetlands) and Westernport beaches. A circular driveway leads to a weatherboard 4-bedroom home with a wraparound verandah that gives a real homestead feel. Twelve-foot ceilings, polished floorboards, pressed metal wall panelling, strapped ceilings are part of the bygone era but the reverse-cycle air conditioning and the updated bathroom are definitely for today’s family. The living room has a Coonara (just think of the snug cosiness on cold winter days!) There is gas cooking in the country-style eat-in kitchen. Years ago this was a chook farm but today it’s divided into 6-7 paddocks with a dam, plenty of shedding, multiple workshops, race, shearing shed, 2 stock ramps (sheep and cattle) and a sheep yard. There is tank water. Whether you want a country property for permanent residence or you plan to use it as the occasional escape from the big city, know that life is good at “Kylinda”.

ADDRESS: 5 Stanleys RoadINSPECT: Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

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Frankston South Auction: Saturday 10th December at 11.00am Negotiable over $490,000The All-Season Entertainer!Auction Date:Saturday 10 Dec 11:00 AM (On site)Open Home Dates:Saturday 19 Nov 12:30 PM - 1:00 PMSaturday 26 Nov 12:30 PM - 1:00 PMSaturday 3 Dec 12:30 PM - 1:00 PMLocated in the much acclaimed Frankston High School zone is this wonderful family home that gives you the opportunity to become a part of this Frankston South community. Situated on a large block of approx 928m2 this three bedroom home offers more than meets the eye with a huge undercover merbau deck which is just perfect for year-round entertaining! Open fire place in the lounge, updated kitchen with bi-fold doors to the outside deck and a separate bungalow perfect for a home office or guest accommodation. Within walking distance to local beaches, public transport, plenty of recreational facilities, Sweetwater Creek Reserve and the Norman Avenue shopping strip the position is second to none. The vendor will sell prior to Auction. Offers expected $490,000+.

ADDRESS: 16 McComb BoulevardINSPECT: Saturday 12.30pm - 1.00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754Lauren Dunsford 0422 385 869

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Hastings Neg over $435,000It’s Family-Perfect!A family-ready property! Well maintained, well presented, well designed, fresh, bright and open, this home brings an easy lifestyle, room for a family to spread out, and a comfortable relaxing ambience. A family-size home! Not only are there formal and informal living rooms, there is also 4-bedroom accommodation - 3 with built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite, and there’s a central family bathroom with separate toilet. The formal lounge room is generously proportioned, as is the family room. The large kitchen is open plan with the dining area. A family-friendly environment! Living and entertaining is easy here. There’s ample outdoor play space for children, and there’s a huge alfresco entertaining area (approx 84sq m!) stretching across the side of the house. This splendid area is covered for all-weather outdoor living, and heated with a Coonara slow combustion fire. A family-preferred location! In a quiet cul-de-sac, this property is near Primary Schools as well as local reserves, shops, kindergarten, playground and community centre. Of course, all the other amenities of Hastings are within easy reach also.

ADDRESS: 29 Elisa PlaceINSPECT: Saturday 11:30am - 12:00pm

Harcourts Hastings

Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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CENTURY 21 Home Port2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, HastingsTelephone: 5979 3555 century21hastings.com.au

Smart move.Home Port

FRANKSTON6 Guildford Close - Melway Ref 102 H8

REALISATION AUCTION - CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

Lovingly maintained 4 bedroom family residence needing some re-decoration. All the extras including crackling open fire to lounge, ducted gas heating, full ensuite and WIR tomaster, BIR’s in all other bedrooms, air con to living area, formal meals area with sliding glass door to partly paved back yard, updated kitchen with near new wall oven, hot plates plus pantry and built-in bar. Corner block with north facing full length verandah, brick double drive through garage off side street, refurbished tile roof and large shed. A quality home in a quiet court. MUST BE SOLD ON THE DAY

AUCTION THIS SAT

Auction Saturday November 26at 11.00am on site,

Terms 10% deposit. Balance 30/60/90 days

Inspect Saturdays from November 5th 10.30 - 11.00am

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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HASTINGS1a Edward StreetREALISATION AUCTION - SEASIDE LOCALE

300 METRES TO THE FORESHORE.Dress circle location, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy an affordable & comfortable home at the market price. Vendor’s instructions are clear - they want this property sold. Boasting original features throughout, combined with a classy renovation. Featuring new carpet, fresh paint, updated bathroom, renovated kitchen with new cooking appliances, new roof and the house has been re-stumped & re-wired. Classic features of the property include original OFP & ornate ceiling roses. Will suit investors, first home buyers, retiree’s, singles, families - the options are fantastic & the location even better!!

AUCTION

Auction Saturday December 10at 12.30pm on site,

MUST BE SOLD ON THE DAY

Terms 10% deposit on signing Balance 30/60 days

Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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CRIB POINT

19 Pettit Street

TAKE A LOOK AT ME

Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30 pmPrice $290,000 - $320,000Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Lovely, well presented and affordable home located in a tranquil street just around the corner from the reserve and footy ground. Offering 3 bedrooms, informal living and large deck accessed from the meals area. A private backyard has mature trees and established gardens all set on a low maintenance block. Anyone buying on a budget should be pleased with this one.

PRICE REDUCTION

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SOMERVILLE37 Deanswood Drive

FOR THE BUDGET BUYER

If you are looking for a three bedroom home located opposite a park and reserve this property is worth an inspection. Set on a slightly elevated block of 643 square metres, this home has sandstone brick front and back with side verandahs making for a pleasant street appeal. Internally the home has everything a first home buyer, retireee or astute investor would require.

InspectSaturday 2.30-3.00 pmPrice $300,000 - $330,000Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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HASTINGS42 Matthew Circuit

STLISH ABODE IN AWARD WINNING LOCATION

Near new and situated in an exclusive cul-de-sac of a prestigious estate, this exciting home was built by award winning builders Henley Homes. This is a four bedroom home, master with FES & WIR, there are two luxurious bathrooms and three separate living areas. The 633sqm block has paved backyard and trendy al-fresco under roof line. The home is bright & sunny with open plan areas including galley style kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher.

InspectSaturday 2.00-2.30 pmPrice $419,950Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 6864 2 2

HASTINGS4 Onslow Court

THIS IS THE BEST HOME IN THE ESTATE

All the hard work has been done to this three bedroom BV home. With new kitchen, bathroom, floating floor boards and floor tiles, window furnishings, feature open fire place with rendered surrounds and stone mantle piece, freshly painted - the list goes on. Two separate living areas and family/meals area and secure backyard with ample shedding. Ideal investment property or one for first home buyers. Inspection a must.

InspectSaturday 1.45-2.15pmPrice $298,500Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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NEWLISTING

OPEN THIS SAT


OLD TYABB

Build Your Dream

For Sale: $235,000

Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Rear block of 512m2 with all services.

CRIB POINT

Start Something Good

For Sale: $235,000

If you’ve been looking for that ideal property to start your portfolio, then set your sights on this one. Located in a quiet area of this growing suburb this property is worth inspecting. Comprising large main bedroom complete with walk in robe, dual access bathroom, a decent size lounge/dining area with the comfort of reverse cycle air conditioning, a well presented kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and ample cupboard space.

HASTINGS

A Rare Find

For Sale: $385,900

Set on a large block this entertainer’s home is ideal for the family. Comprising 3 bedrooms - main with walk in robe & full ensuite, the other 2 with built in robes, 2 living areas, ducted heating & air conditioning to cater for every season and a modern kitchen with stainless steel

garage (under roof line), landscaped gardens and an extensive covered entertaining area with barbeque.

CRIB POINT

Shady Summer Days

For Sale: $380,000

Relax on the verandah’s of this well presented 3 bedroom home, which comprises a large lounge/dining area, modern kitchen with gas stove, pantry and ample bench space and the main bedroom comes with a walk in robe and dual access bathroom. The home has ducted heating and air conditioning in the lounge for all year comfort. Outside features a single carport & rear decked entertaining area, which is set on a large, fully fenced block.

HASTINGS

Peace & Tranquility

For Sale: $377,000

This freshly painted beautiful brick veneer home is set in a nice quiet court and is ready for a family. Starting with a good size kitchen/dining area with brand new stainless steel appliances & ample cupboard space, you then walk through to the large dual access lounge room with a wonderful feature wall complete with a fan assisted coonara & wood box. The rest of the property incorporates a master bedroom with full ensuite & walk in robes.

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

HASTINGS

What A Gem

For Sale: $399,000

Set on a large block at the end of a court, this 3BR family home - main bedroom with full ensuite & WIR, the other two have BIR, comprises 2 living areas plus an outside paved pergola from the family/living area, modern kitchen with 900mm s/s gas cooktop, u/b oven, d/w, pantry, breakfast bar, duct heating & split

a fernery to one side, a large workshop with concrete & power, plenty of fruit trees, a garden shed & water tanks.

CRIB POINT

Mangrove Terrace

For Sale: $279,950

With federation facade, these quality 3 & 2 bedroom units have a touch of class. Featuring stone bench tops, quality appliances, dual access bathroom & internal door entry

gardens and speckled concrete patio. With the units being close to completion, be quick as these won’t last. First home buyers receive your $20,000 bonus or investors save on stamp duty.

LANGWARRIN

Move to the Heath Estate!

For Sale: From $387,750

Located in the lovely Heath Estate Langwarrin are these brand new House & Land Packages. With 15 Amery Home

home to build. For further information please contact the

HASTINGS

Commercial Land or Business, take your pick!

For Sale: $280,000

the busy commercial/industrial street of Hastings. Cur-rently set up with a nursery business you can purchase

use it for your own purposes or purchase the land + business WIWO for an extra $25,000 + GST.

BITTERN

2.25 Acres 50 sqs “Peace & Privacy”

For Sale: $850,000

You could be anywhere as you gaze out at private native surrounds from this elegant 2 storey homestead. A sweeping asphalt drive past gum studded lawns, your family will breathe easy as there’s loads of room inside & out. A grand entry faces the feature 2-way staircase with formal & informal living. 9’ ornate ceilings, vast formal lounge & guest suite with full ensuite.

to the modern kitchen. Bi-fold windows, alfresco area. Upstairs a huge main bedroom, WIR & large ens (spa), separate billiard room & gallery area surrounding the stair-well.

Unique Investment Opportunity

For Sale: $1,850,000

Rarely do commercial properties of this scale present themselves for sale! Hastings has been labelled a high

Cozy Cottage Charm

For Sale: $339,000

A bygone era set on a 1/4 acre (the original ice cream shop), a well maintained home in neutral tones. The main bedroom has a WIR & full ensuite, second bedroom is close to the second bathroom and laundry. Outside is a covered pergola, another covered area & large retreat or 3rd bedroom. At the rear a single carport with roller door, brick paved pathways, cottage gardens, garden shed & double gates with side entry complete this cosy cottage.

BITTERN

Tallon

Dual Occupancy Spectacular in Kinfauns (Approx 1.58 Acres)

For Sale:

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

Neat & Sweet!

For Sale: $345,000

ladder. Located in a quiet part of this growing suburb with everything within walking distance, this property aims to please. Upon entry you are greeted by a large lounge

rest of the home features master bedroom with ensuite & walk in robe, 2nd & 3rd bedrooms have built in robes.

PRICEREDUCED

HASTINGS

Near the Township

For Sale: $328,000

home or investment rental - currently returning $240.00 per week. Set on a good size block of land with plenty of room for the kids to play this property comprises a separate lounge with gas column heater & ceiling fan which goes through to the kitchen with gas cooker,

meals area that overlooks the rear pergola.

PRICEREDUCED

PRICEREDUCED

HASTINGS


View By Appointment

For Sale $309,950

Contact Milton Brown 0418 326 044

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

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FRANKSTON 37 Leonard Street

Weatherboard cottage - walk to shopsColourbond roof, polished floors, as new kitchen with s/steel appliances, renovated bathroom, 2 spacious bedrooms, big lounge, high ceilings, beautiful front yard, totally private rear yard with extensive paving and garden shed. Has a carport and ample room for caravan or boat. If you want value in a great location, you must see this. Currently let at $1149pcm. Act now!

View By Appointment

For Sale $355,000



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SOMERVILLE 5 Domino Court

The best outdoor entertaining areaDon’t pay rent when you can own this delightful home that has had most of the hard work already done. A new kitchen has s/ steel appliances including dishwasher, new carpet and ceramic tiles, lounge with feature wall, new timber blinds & GWF and a walk through bathroom to main bedroom. Entertain this summer under the large covered pergola complete with built-in bar, bistro blinds and 5 seater Spa. If you like the sound of it, others will too - so be quick!

View By Appointment

For Sale $355,000

Contact Chris Wong 0408 993 711


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CRANBOURNE 2 Lillian Street

Bargain price! Rumpus room, family area plus lounge, fabulous kitchen with as new s/ steel appliances including d/w, wall oven and hot plates. Timber lined ceilings, s/system air conditioning plus newly installed ducted heating and just a fabulous built in bar area. Covered rear patio and gas BBQ connected to the mains with big back yard that entertainers and big families will love. Value and location all just a short stroll to the shops. BE QUICK!

PEARCEDALE 6 Derham Street

Style & seclusion on approx. 1100sqmWith attention to classic period detail, old world charm and picturesque gardens you have just scratched the surface of this magnificent three bedroom residence that is immaculately presented and designed to please the most discerning buyer. Enjoy cosy nights by the open fire or entertain under the pergola by the spa. The rear shed which opens up to a verandah can double as a rumpus room.

3 2 2LJ Hooker Somerville 5978 0044 Shop 15/17 Eramosa Rd. West

View By Appointment

For Sale $425,000 plus


SOMERVILLE 22 Ruby Joy Drive

If you love to entertain - superb poolImagine the parties you could have under the covered patio beside the sparkling IG solar heated pool. If it rains move inside to the entertaining-sized tiled family room. Quiet nights can be enjoyed in the formal lounge and there’s room for the kids a playground to keep them entertained for hours. Designed for all year round comfort with ducted heating, ceiling fans and split system airconditioner.


View By Appointment

For Sale $515,000


Endless family enjoymentMeticulously built with charm and character this home has 4 huge formal lounge, gleaming polished floors, high ceilings & gourmet kitchen fully equipped with quality appliances. The adjoining meals area & family room opens up to the covered decked pergola complete with bistro blinds just ideal for outdoor entertaining. The home is also complimented by gas ducted heating.


View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

For Sale $550,000


SOMERVILLE 70 Graf Road

Buy off the plan, save on stamp dutyTrendy 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses with ducted heating and refrigerated cooling unit. Big open plan living, designer kitchen with all stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops. Beautiful step less bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiling, outdoor entertainment, security doors and private landscaped yards. Two Townhouses with single remote garages and one with a double remote garage. All just a stroll to the beach and with the bus at the door. Fantastic opportunity for great value in this fabulous location.



SAFETY BEACH 215 Dromana Parade

HEY KIDS!MR HOOKER BEAR

WILL BE AT OUR OFFICE,

THIS SATURDAY, 26th NOVEMBER BETWEEN 12.30pm &1.00pm

BE THERE FOR

HELIUM BALLOONS AND LOTS OF FUN!

PRICE REDUCED

For Sale From $349,000

WE HAVE LOTS OF BUYERS

BUT JUST NOT ENOUGH PROPERTIES

TO SHOW THEM

IF YOU WANT TO SELL WE MAY HAVE A BUYER FOR YOUR PROPERTY RIGHT

NOWPHONE 5978 0044

FOR YOUR SPECIAL DEAL

MUST SELL


REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE Est 1989

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville 5977 7766 PHIL STONE 0412 226 758HUGH GAMBLE 0401 319 811

Frankston South $495,000

Ideally located on 2979m2 approx. allotment Five minute drive to Frankston shops Two formal lounge rooms with Coonara wood heater Kitchen with stainless steel appliances Three good sized bedrooms Rumpus room with built-in bar

Affordable And Well Located

Somerville $450,000

Double storey home on large 833m2 approx. allotment Four bedrooms Large formal lounge and dining area with ducted heating Timber kitchen Large family room upstairs Air conditioning

Putting The Value Into Your Dollar

Somerville Price on application

Fabulous opportunity to re-develop large 3700m2 approx. site Delightful four bedroom home with study and games roomLovely established gardens, rear verandah, double carportPolished floorboards and open fire places to living areasZoned Residential 1Potential to sub-divide (STCA)

Prime Development Site Landscaped 1300m2 approx. allotment in Hedgley Dene estate 4 bedrooms, FES to master. Large “L” shaped dining/lounge Open plan family area, kitchen with s/steel appliances Outdoor pergola area Additional accomodation for extended family or double garage.

Sleek Design - Modern Elements

Cottage styled 3 bedroom home located in quiet court Large formal lounge room with gas heating Kitchen / family area Terrific outdoor paved pergola area Single carport with workshop

“Wanera”1 Carnaby Court

Inspect Saturday 1-1.30pm

Somerville $279,950

Priced To Sell Centrally located 2 bedroom BV unit Formal lounge with gas heating Modern kitchen / family area Outdoor entertaining area Single lock-up garage

Balnarring $1.1 - $1.2 million

8 acre (approx.) property with four bedroom home Separate study, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas & updated kitchen Double car space + workshop & 6 bay machinery shed Four large paddocks with as new fencing Salt chlorinated, solar heated pool & spa

“Upton Park”

Somerville $590,000

Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm

English garden setting on 1 acre Captivating four bedroom residence Formal lounge, combustion heater & ducted heatingModern kitchen, large family area with gas heatingFES to master, double garage with attached rumpus room

44 Jones Road

Tyabb $335,000

Starting Here- Starting Now Well presented 3 bedroom residence Formal lounge with timber dado’s and gas heating Family area, kitchen with dishwasher Outdoor pergola area, well established area Double lock-up garage

Inspect Saturday 11-11.30am

29 Chesterfield Drive

Garden Oasis Awaits

Somerville $895,000

Stunning ranch style oasis located on 5 picturesque acres (approx.) with four paddocks and four vehicle carport

4 double bedrooms, FES to main Formal lounge & dining area w/ ducted heating Large modern kitchen with family room 20ft x 30ft machinery shed, 60ft x 20ft shed with wet area

In An Idyllic Private Setting

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Somerville $359,950

Tyabb $675,000

Tyabb $410,000

Modern three bedroom plus study home with ample spaces

Formal lounge, evaporative cooling & ducted heating Two ensuite bathrooms, kitchen/meals area plus family room Outdoor pergola Double garage

That Welcoming Feeling

Somerville $735,000

Stunning ranch style 32sq approx. family home located on a picturesque 1 acre approx. allotment

4 bedrooms plus study, 4 bathrooms plus powder room Separate dining area, 3 x R/cycle air con. + ducted heating Large timber kitchen/meals family area, rumpus room Triple lock-up garage, paved circular driveway

Highly Appealing - Truly Outstanding

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INVESTMENT

Somerville 1/1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville Victoria 3915

Ph: 03 5977 9660Email: [email protected]

Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

TOP OF THE COURT

INSPECT TODAY

DUE TO DEMAND, LISTINGS AND RENTALS URGENTLY REQUIRED

Crib Point From $235,000

NEW TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT

Agent: Gary Barnes 0412 347 233

Hastings From $239,000

RETIRE, INVEST OR FIRST HOME

AFFORDABLE

LIVING


Crib Point From $289,000

FIVE ONLY

QUALITY


Somerville $344,950

PRICED TO SELL

POSITION

Agent: Wayne Bourke 0411 266 696

49 ERAMOSA ROAD EAST - INSPECT SAT.1 - 1:30PM

Carrum Downs $399,950


Hastings Asking $600,000+

BUSINESS 1

DEVELOPMENT

APPROVED PLANS & PERMITS


Somerville $349,950

PRESENTS AS NEW


IMMACULATE

Somerville $369,950

SNOOZE AND YOU LOSE


PRICED TO SELL

Hastings $189,950

INVEST IN SEMI-RETIREMENT ESTATE

KEEN VENDOR

Agent: Brian Rotherham 0417 056 938

Somerville $310,000

ONLY 3 ON THE BLOCK

CLEAR WINNER


2/1147 F/FLINDERS RD - INSPECT SAT.2-2.30PM

Somerville $459,950

TOP OF THE LIST

GREAT POSITION


3 ARLEON COURT - INSPECT SAT. 2-2.30PM

NEW LISTING

BOTANICAL GARDENS


Somerville $370,000

7 BANBURY COURT - INSPECT SAT. 12-12:30PM

Somerville $319,950

INVEST AND REAP THE RETURN


3/3 ALFRED STREET - INSPECT SAT.12 - 12:30PM

VENDOR

SAYS SELL

Somerville $319,950

INVEST AND REAP THE RETURN


INVESTORS

DREAM

Hastings $769,000


RURAL ACREAGE WITH VIEWS

T.L.C. REQUIRED

QUARTER ACRE

BLOCK

Hastings $569,000

GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM



For Sale 15-17 Capitol Avenue, Balnarring

Only metres to Balnarring Primary School, shopping and the award winning beach this sensational property offers kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining and lounge with air conditioning and a master bedroom with retreat, spa ensuite and robes. Three more bedrooms, large family room opening up to an area which includes an in-ground pool, trampoline, play centre and undercover alfresco BBQ area. Other features include a triple garage & GDH. All on 1350sqm block.

Large Family Home

Auction: Sat. December 3 @ 1.30Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm

For Sale 21A Bath Street, Mornington

Brand new, with a fabulous position, luxurious appointments, immaculate attention to detail and abundant natural light spilling through the large open plan living room

front balcony and are overlooked by the designer stone kitchen with quality European s/ steel appliances. This home consists of 5 spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms plus powder room and is built over three levels with

three living areas, plenty of storage space and a spacious sunny front sitting room overlooking the designer landscaped gardens.

Elegant Beachside Residence

Price: Offers Over $1.5 million Inspect: Contact agent for times

For Sale 119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the Safety Beach fore-shore this superb, luxury two storey townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprises of three bedrooms plus a parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, a powder room and two separate living areas. The kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, designer tap wear, Rinnai 24hr gas hot water and the living areas have heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning, generous allowance of lighting and television points & alarm system.

Seaview at Martha Cove

Price: $695,000 - $740,000Inspect: Contact agent for times

For Sale 19 Dorset Road, Mount Martha

Absolutely immaculate four bedroom plus study family home set on approx. 900sqm block. Ideal for permanent living or just for holidaying there is lots of natural light beaming into the family room and main living

outside entertaining area and established gardens. Cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops. The two storey home has master living and FES upstairs with bay views and natural setting.

Fabulous Family Home


For Sale 6 Avery Court, Mount Martha

A luxury two storey rendered Simmons home situated in cul de sac location of prestigious Mount Martha location. The grand entrance has high ceilings and a sweeping stair case leading to the family’s four bedrooms and large retreat with balcony overlooking a semi-rural vista. The double bi- fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas. A Master chef kitchen with granite bench tops has large pantry and the meals and family room

overlooking in-ground pool.

Elegant and sophistication on a grand scale


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MUST SELL

For Sale 8 Chateaux Close, Mount Martha

This absolutely stunning entertainers home

parents retreat and FES. If you love entertaining this grand home is for you! Open plan living with a modern kitchen, European appliances and breakfast bar central to family and meals area overlooking alfresco decking and sandstone in ground salt water and solar heated pool. From the rumpus/lounge room to the pool area, your family and friends will envy the large space that surround the home.

Look out summer here we come!


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MUST SELL

For Sale

This 4 bedroom plus study home welcomes you with a wide entry opening to the formal

modern kitchen is well equipped with ample storage including a large pantry. The huge master bedroom features a FES with spa & WIR. Other features include theatre room, paved outdoor entertaining area, triple lock-up garage with internet access, CBUS electronic system, alarm, GDH & evaporative cooling. Approx. 1345sqm land.

Price Guide: $720,000 - $760,000Inspect: Contact agent for times

Auction 9 Alfred Street, Mornington

Exclusively positioned in a picturesque beachside pocket between Main Street and the bay this 3 bedroom home radiates quality and class. This luxury townhouse features a sun drenched north facing living and dining area overlooking private patio and entertain-ing area, granite bench tops & European appliances to the kitchen. The master

surroundings, large en-suite, a dressing room and bay views.

Spacious Sanctuary in Prime Position

Auction: Sat. November 26 @ NoonInspect: Saturday 11.30 - 12 Noon

AUCTION TH

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SATURDAY


Make An O erAn excellent opportunity to own your own Juice Bar with brand new t-out in busy Bayside Shopping Centre. This easy to run and manage business has a new lease, no franchise fees and is ready to go! Priced below set up costs this is a bargain!

Sale Price: $99,000 Nego ableContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Frankston

Licensed cafe/restaurant - Poten al!Fully equipped and with great t out & excellent posi on on main road with very li le compe on in the area, there is sea ng for 20 in & 12 out with back yard that could be converted into beer garden. Walk-in cool room + storage. Can be run as it is or develop your own ideas, very cheap rent

MAKE AN OFFERContact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Crib Point

Main Street DeliThis perfectly posi oned Deli situated in busy Main Street, Mornington is on the market. Average takings of around $9,000 per week this family business seat 60 inside and 16 out. Good commercial kitchen and terri c t out.

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAVContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale – Mornington

Juice bar - All set up and ready to go! “BentOn Health” is o ering the right person the opportunity to operate the Juice Bar within the health food store. Newly ed out and in a perfect loca on opposite Woolworths (formally Red Cactus Café) the store will open in October. Great terms and condi ons.

Sale Price: $29,500Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


If The Shoe FitsThe well known and extremely popular Lilly Belle of Mornington is on the market. Well located in cosmopolitan Mornington, Lilly Belle has been specialising in shoes and fashion accessories for over 8 years. With a great lease and cheap rent, this easily run business should be high on your list.

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184


Bou que Biscuits & CookiesDon’t miss out on this long established and highly pro table family owned business producing a bou que range of home style old fashioned biscuits. Wholesaling rela onships are maintained with cafes and food store retail outlets with a solid and loyal customer base with huge poten al for further growth.

Sale Price: $295,000 + SAVContact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

Quick Sale Needed!Chef - All Catering and Café in Barkly St, commercial t-out with extremely low overheads and excellent lease terms, due to ill health the vendor needs to sell, op onal extras inc Refrigerated Van and Catering trailer.

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


“Cu ng” Edge BusinessMt Eliza Mowers and Chainsaws specialise in sales, service and repair of lawn mowers, chain saws and other power garden equipment. Ideal husband and wife or partnership business opera ng 5 ½ days pw with excellent pro ts and very low overheads. Rent of only $355/week ex. GST + outgoings.

Sale Price: $95,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Mount Eliza

Main Street PizzaThis newly ed out, up market business is ready for you to take over for the summer. Extremely well posi oned business not far from the water’s edge. Good takings, long lease, fantas c t–out and is priced to sell.

Sale Price: $170,000Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Act Quickly - Opportunity Won’t LastPerfectly located on Main Street, Mornington this renowned franchise co ee house has approx takings of $11,000 pw and an excellent trading history Full training will be provided by the Franchisor and there is well trained sta available to new owner.

Sale Price: $299,000 + GSTContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Beach End HairdresserFantas c rst oor salon at the beach end of Main St. Mornington. The Hair Re nery is a well established and well ed out salon ready for your personal touch. Priced for a very quick sale.

Sale Price: $49,950Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


Blue Chip Freehold InvestmentThis is a rare opportunity to secure a high pro le retail investment in the heart of Mount Eliza Village. There are two shops available with a combined area of 166.8sqm and currently let to two long term tenants showing a net return of $77,250pa. Situated close to Safeway and other prominent businesses in the town.

Sale Price: On Applica onContact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Mount Eliza

Mustang HireGet in now for the busy wedding and winery tour season. This 1965 Mustang is ideally suited as an add on to your current business or for someone wishing to start up a classic car hire service - or maybe just keep it for yourself. This California Classic is an a en on seeker and priced to sell.

Sale Price: $35,000Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Mornington Peninsula

SOLD

REDUCED

Be Quick Exclusive hair salon awaits new owner, strong takings, excellent lease terms and new t out, be quick as this won’t last!


For Sale – Mount Martha

BakeryAward winning bakery, currently opera ng only 6 days a week, with long established clientele. There is a demand for increased opening hours, so this could be your opportunity to take this business to the next level. Adding co ee sales, wholesaling and trading 7 days would see this business reach its full poten al.

Sale Price: $299,000 WIWOContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


SOLD

UNDER

OFFER

[email protected]

Seachange business with 4Br. homeLooking over an ornamental lake this fantas c business is a professionally set-up retail outlet for fresh local produce and pre-packaged ne foods and eggs. The nursery is operated from a large, fully lined and insulated shed with all xtures and shelving. Rental gure of $600pw includes a four bedroom home. Set on 52 acres.Sale Price $55,000Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Balnarring


Retail ShopRetail shop of approx. 60sqm situated in Barkly Square. Good parking and close to center of town. Available 1st of November. Won’t last at this price.

Lease Price: $2,000 +GST+OGContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease – Mornington

Barkly Streetthe centre of Mornington’s retail area. The owner is willing to split the area to suit your requirements. With a storage room

restaurant/café or many other uses. Long term lease available.

Lease: $5329 Ex. GST + OGS / $376sqm Ex. GST + OGSKevin Wright: 0417 564 454


Two to choose - Buy one or both

Sale Price: $365,000 eachContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Dromana

Lease Price: $1,565 PCM+GST+OGContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


Expressions Of Interest Invited

Well situated between Frankston and thriving Westernport area.

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Baxter

Lease Price: $2,500pcm + GST + OGSContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Sportswear businessAn opportunity exists to take on this business with exclusive rights to European range of women’s sportswear. This business has been

Lease Price: POAContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Rent Free Period Availableare situated at the beach end of Main Street and would be ideal

Lease Price: From $780pcm ex.GST + service feeContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


First Time Available

set up for professional businesses; EG: accountant/solicitor or

lunchroom. Long term lease available.

Sale Price: $575,000/Lease Price: POAContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale or Lease – Mornington

All The Hard Work Has Been DoneGourmet café in Baxter that is newly furbished and ready to

and includes a 3 bedroom residence. Excellent lease terms and

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

For Sale - Baxter

Karingal Meats


For Sale – Karingal

100sqm factory with roller door and two car spaces. Rear access

Lease Price: $1100PCM ex. GST + OGSContact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mornington

SOLD

SOLD

Peppertree Cafe

of parking out front.

Sale Price: $149,000Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale - Tyabb

Cafe and Catering

Sale Price: $359,000 + savContact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale - Red Hill

Looking to grow your business?

Sale Price: $375,000Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Seaford

NEWNEW

NEWNEW

3 Archer Driveon the market. The factory is leased on a 3 x 3 x 3 yr lease at

Sale Price $920,000Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454.



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Well postionedIDEALLY placed with a wide frontage to the car park of a local shopping centre, this charcoal chicken business sells salads and other takeaway lines for lunches and dinners. It trades 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm. The fi t-out is good condition with a large preparation area and coolroom. The owner is willing to trial this business to potential buyers at $9000 per week.

Charcoal Chicken, ASPENDALE GARDENSPrice: $230,000 + stock (approx $8000)Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Franchise opportunityTHIS is one of only 12 such franchises in Australia selling fi shing tackle and bait as well as offering boat storage. Part of the freehold is 2024 square metres (half acre) property with a three-bedroom home and brick retail shop.The business, with or without the franchise, can be individually purchased for $95,000 and alternatively the freehold can be purchased for $800,000. However, a complete sale of both business and freehold is preferred.

Business & Freehold, HASTINGSPrice: $950,000Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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Niche market; whole & organic foods, fruit & vegies, & supplements. Seats 12 in & 6 out. Well known local

business. 5 ½ days. New lease.

CAFE & ORGANIC FOODS

$69,950 + sav

Large, corner position with windows overlooking

courtyard. Seats 36 in & 15 out. Commercial kitchen. Trains young adults with special needs. 6 days.

CAFE

$65,000 + sav

Large coolroom. Seats 20 in & 10 out. New cappuccino machine. Trades 7 days

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CHARCOAL CHICKEN

$79,000 + sav

Well presented shop with plenty of parking. Sub-let upstairs 1 bedroom

accommodation. 7 days trade, 8am until 8pm. Good

lease arrangements.

MILK BAR

$72,000 + sav

Healthy options in busy Bayside S/C food court.

& attractive franchise. Good

TAKEAWAY

$130,000 + sav

20 washers, 15 dryers, commercial ironing equipment.

Open 7 days with service offered 5 ½ days. Long lease, great T/O, attached residence

inc in monthly rental.

LAUNDROMAT

$449,000 + sav

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Telecommunications & electronics, computing &

entertainment, Optus mobile & broadband contracts. 24/7 security system, 5 ½ days.

Main street location

RETAIL ELECTRONICS

$50,000 + sav

Small shop in very busy area selling home style food.

Good equipment, seats 8 in & 8 out. Industrial stove.

Trades 5 ½ days.

CAFE / TAKEAWAY

$95,000 + sav

Kiosk located in busy shopping centre. Seats 34, all new equipment, set-up less than 12 months old.

Currently partly managed.

CAFE

$130,000 + sav

Large shop, long established business. Double storey 3 BR.

residence. High density residential area. Will trial on

$6,500pw.

GENERAL STORE

$140,000 + sav

Small shop in corner position. Has coolroom. Large factory

development nearby will

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INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$165,000 + sav

Main road location with plenty of parking. Large

commercial kitchen. Opens Mon-Fri 5.30am - 4pm & Sat

6am - noon. Extensive menu.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$160,000 + sav

Wide range of organic groceries, bulk foods, fruit & veg, supplements & beauty products. Large practitioner

& herbal dispensary, comprehensive website.

HEALTH FOODS

$159,500 + sav

Large packaging business with huge potential for growth. Wholesale with deliveries & large retail

applies.

RETAIL & WHOLESALE

$770,000 + sav

Huge shop on main road corner position. Great

presentation, trades 5 ½

2 weeks Xmas, Easter & public holidays. Long lease.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$499,500 + sav

New, located in the entertainment precincts of

large S/Centres. Brand new

franchises.Huge opportunity!

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3 prime movers, 5 refrigerated trailers, 1 truck, 2 forklifts. Mainly local work, some

interstate. 2 large coolrooms, Written contract & standing orders. Handover period ok.

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

$1.9 million

Services one main customer every day of the year, vendor

works 28 hrs pw, 3 sub-contractors. Stock inc. Plenty of

potential. Vendor retiring.

CLEANING SERVICE

$79,000

Cuts only, male & female. 4 stations, 1 basin. Small

attractive shop, trades 6 days.

Stock included.

HAIRDRESSING

$84,000

Multi award winning, 95% rebooking rate. Fully equipped,

has website. Fully air-conditioned, computer system.

6 treatment rooms. Must see!

BEAUTY SALON & SPA

$125,000 wiwo

Prime residential area and food precinct close to main road. Good signage, lots of

near-new equipment. Adjoining three bedroom home.

TAKEAWAY

$99,000 + sav

Well established in modern

staff. Fully managed. Full assistance offered.

HAIR SALON

NOW $100,000 + sav

Very attractive presentation with 8 beauty rooms.

Sub-lets to manicurist and masseur. No competition, about 2000 clients. Yellow Pages ad. Stock included.

BEAUTY, HAIR & NAILS

$98,000

8 washers, 10 dryers, 2 HWS. Open 24 / 7 but has

auto open/close doors.

renovated premises. Est 20 yrs.

COIN LAUNDRETTE

$128,500 + sav

Country club licensed restaurant & function centre. Large premises, seats 450.4 separate rooms, function areas. Inc. 3 BR manager’s

residence.

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

$3.5 million + sav

Licensed, dine in or takeaway.Only one in centre. Very

clean, great kitchen, fantastic equipment. Seats 36 in all.

Can change usage with landlord approval.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

$170,000 + savNEW

Two models, one home-based

available on application

ACCOUNTING FRANCHISES

$75,000

Servicing Westernport Bay area. Defence housing,

estate etc. All necessary equipment, vendor

assistance as required

CLEANING

$90,000 inc. stock

WEDDING SERVICES

$95,000 + sav

chair cover hire & cakes. Boutique showroom open 6

days, hours to suit. Attractive presentation, many forward

bookings

CAFE

$91,500 + sav

Located in shopping centre, no opposition. Very good equipment inc. coolroom. seats 25 in & 15 out. Suit

husband / wife team.

NOW

Work less than 2 days pw, machines placed in 35

business locations. Fully

included in price. Machine in situ value $200,000.

VENDING MACHINES

$299,000 + sav

building trade & public. One man operation, installers sub-

contracted, but could do the lot

location, huge potential.

JETMASTER DEALERSHIP

$399,000 + sav

Est 10 yrs, well equipped showroom & workshop.

sales & service. New lease can be negotiated. Good

location in country Victoria.

PUMPS & IRRIGATION

$225,000 + sav

Large well equipped shop with all baking done on site. Fully managed, very busy, seat 20 in & 8 out. Large storage area

under shop with separate access. Trades 7 days.

BAKERY & CAFE

$295,000 + sav

8 washers, 7 dryers. Also offers washing, ironing service and dry cleaning agent. Corner position

offers great exposure, free parking at rear. Summer very

busy, peaks in January.

LAUNDRETTE

$350,000 NEW

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Fully managed motel and serviced apartments with Nepean H’way frontage.

Prominent, high exposure position, 100 units.

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

$7.6 million


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Terri Adams 0437 773 538

Only the second time offered for sale in 50 years!

A rare opportunity has presented itself for the purchase of a tightly held local business servicing the community.

This well established retail/wholesale/distribution newsagency sells a wide range of products, and is a landmark of the town, trading from its current location for 50 years.

Situated in fast growing Hastings, this business enjoys a perfectly central position, with front and rear access, and plenty of parking.

Hastings Newsagency products lines include, newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, stationery for school/offices/businesses, books, with a printing and photocopying service also available.

This newsagency has a solid trading history, with massive opportunities for growth in both the retail and wholesale side of the business.

With a container port on the way, Hastings is set to expand rapidly, and this newsagency is perfectly placed to make the most of the wonderful opportunities.

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Cafe and cateringTHIS licensed cafe and catering business enjoys an excellent reputation for homemade food and great coffee. Coffee sales average about 12 to 15 kilograms per week. The cafe has seating for 40 inside and 48 outside in a renovated courtyard. There is a large kitchen and coolroom and the business trades 7 days for breakfast and lunch, and is easily operated with current staff prepared to stay on. Included in the sale is a two-bedroom dwelling.

Cafe and catering, RED HILLPrice: $359,000 + savAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503

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THE number of whales being washed up dead on our beaches may be a result of the overall increase in the whale populations.

The latest carcass to come ashore on the Mornington Peninsula was found earlier this month at the western end of Koonya Beach, near Sorrento.

Dolphin Research Institute exe cu tive director Jeff Weir said the 9.5-metre humpback had been “heavily hammered” by sharks before being washed ashore.

Its blubber was not very thick, which was a normal condition for a sub-adult humpback that had completed a long migration from the Antarctic.

Mr Weir said the humpback was one of “a handful” recently reported washed ashore between the peninsula and southern New South Wales.

“We don’t think there’s anything strange happening and there’s no need to go looking for a smoking gun.

“What we’re seeing is probably the result of increas-ing numbers of whales. It’s good evidence of a popula-tion increase.

“Annual migration is a huge phys io logical drain on a whale. It’s a big migration and a very stressful strategy.”

A week-old dead common dolphin found near the dead humpback was also evidence “that it’s a risky business being a mammal”, Mr Weir said.

In April 2010 a fi ve-tonne, 13.5-metre long juvenile full blue or pygmy blue whale was washed ashore at Flinders.

It, too, had been savaged by sharks and Parks Vic-toria erected signs warning of sharks continuing to be attracted to the area by the rotting carcass.

Jane Burke, who lives near Koonya Beach, said foxes were also likely to be feeding off the dead humpback.

Ms Burke hoped the increased num ber of visitors to the beach would not threaten the survival of recently hatched hooded plover chicks.

A pair of the endangered birds had successfully bred on the beach and Ms Burke was anxious that visitors realised dogs were only allowed there before 9am and that they must be kept on a leash.

Keith Platt

Whale’s death a sign of healthy numbersWhale’s death a sign of healthy numbers

For the record: Whale researchers take measurements of the dead humpback whale washed ashore at Koonya. Picture: Dan Burke


By Mike HastSIX shire councillors rammed Rosebud’s coastal manage-ment plan through the council on Monday night last week, and it will now go to Environ-ment Minister Ryan Smith.

Part of the plan includes seek ing his permission to build a $30 million plus aquat-ic centre on the foreshore, cir-cumventing the Department of Sustainability and Environ-ment’s steadfast refusal over the past six years.

If it goes ahead, the aquatic centre could almost double the shire’s existing debt of $38 mil-lion and almost certainly guar-antee high rate rises – like this year’s 9 per cent – for years to come.

The aquatic centre would be the se cond of three planned by the shire in 2000. The fi rst at Hastings was opened in De-cember 2003. Rosebud is next off the rank and Mornington would follow later this decade.

After sometimes acrimoni-ous debate, with thinly dis-guised insults being exchanged by councillors – and in front of a noisy, packed public gal-lery also deeply divided on the pool issue – Crs David Gibb, Antonella Celi, Anne Shaw, Reade Smith, Frank Martin

and Bill Goodrem voted to ap-prove the coastal management plan (CMP) and send it to the Environment Minister.

A “division” was called by Cr Tim Rodgers, compelling councillors to show which way they had voted. Crs Rodgers, Leigh Eustace, Bev Colomb and Lynn Bowden rejected the plan, and were joined on their feet by the meeting’s chair-man, the mayor Graham Pit-tock.

Earlier, councillors ques-tioned sustainable infrastruc-ture director Alex Atkins and senior planner Allan Cowley, as well as debated the issue for almost 90 minutes before voting.

Mr Cowley said sending the CMP to the minister would test if there was government sup-port for the pool on the fore-shore. A yes from Mr Smith would enable the shire to pre-pare designs and costings for the aquatic centre, he said.

After less than 30 minutes,

the question session was shut down by the six councillors who want the pool on the fore-shore, much to the annoyance of the fi ve who claimed there was insuffi cient detail to de-bate and then vote on the CMP.

Leading off debate, Cr Gibb said the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (dubbed the SPA) would revitalise Rosebud and the entire southern penin-sula.

It would be built on an area of highly degraded foreshore, he said, which drew gasps and interjections from the gallery that included members of the Friends of Rosebud Foreshore, a group that has spent 7192 volunteer hours, the equiva-lent of $108,000, revegetating the area.

Cr Gibb said there was over-whelming community support for a foreshore pool.

“We pumped money into Hastings and Western Port [for Pelican Park aquatic centre] between 2000 and 2002,” he

Council takes the plungeCouncil takes the plungeBitter debate as shire asks Bitter debate as shire asks govt to OK foreshore poolgovt to OK foreshore pool

said. The shire’s existing debt was “less than a quarter of a year’s income” of the shire, and state treasury and fi nance offi cials had told the council that doubling the debt was OK.

Cr Celi said the pool would complement the Rosebud ac-tivity centre. More than 9000 people had signed a pro-pool petition and “only 80 people are against the site”.

This drew more interjections from the gallery.

She said the centre would have a warm water hydro-therapy pool, which was vital to improve the health of resi-dents.

Speaking against the motion to approve the CMP and send it to the government, Cr Eustace said the aquatic centre was the biggest project planned by the shire since it started in 1994, but he was being asked to ap-prove a plan that had “no bud-get, no designs and against a background of no information about why the old pool on the foreshore near Boneo Rd had failed and been demolished in the 1990s”.

In January, The News re-ported that the old pool was demolished in 1996 after being closed for several years. It de-veloped a huge crack through the middle after groundwater shifted the concrete structure and was deemed too expensive to repair.

Cr Eustace said no munici-pality had spent less than $30 million to build an aquatic cen-tre in recent years. (Frankston Council earlier this year ap-proved a $33 million “basic” aquatic centre near Chisholm TAFE.)

The foreshore was not an ap-propriate site; Rosebud Life Saving Club’s headquarters had been wrecked by erosion in the 1990s and there was no

information about the failed Boneo Rd pool, which Alex Atkins confi rmed.

Cr Eustace said government maps showed Hastings and Rosebud foreshores were most at risk of rising waters and storm surge damage.

State government policy was to gradually remove car park-ing from Port Phillip’s fore-shore, not increase it as the aquatic centre would require.

By trying to get government permission to build a foreshore pool since October 2005, the shire had missed out on federal and state government subsi-dies, Cr Eustace said.

(Frankston won $12.5 mil-lion for its pool from the out-going Labor government be-fore last year’s election; the money has been guaranteed by the Baillieu government.)

Also against the motion, Cr Bev Colomb said: “We’ve all been working on the revitalisa-tion of Rosebud”, but the CMP had no geotechnical report about the pool, no study of its fi nancial viability, and no de-tail of its appearance and size.

Cr Tim Rodgers said plonk-ing a blob [of the aquatic cen-tre location] on the CMP was careless at best. “We haven’t asked the fundamental ques-tions about the centre,” he said.

“We need to take residents on the journey. We have $400,000 to do the design and other work, and then put the proposal to the people.

“How are we going to pay for this? Double our debt? In-crease rates? Raise a special levy?” he asked.

Cr Goodrem said he always supported a pool for Rose-bud. “We’ve discussed this for many years; it should be fi nalised tonight.”

Cr Smith said: “We need healthy places to get fi t. We pay

for libraries, sports grounds and people need to learn to swim.” He said the Hastings pool had revitalised the town.

Cr Shaw said it was a shame “we’re not celebrating the CMP; this municipality is a leader in CMPs”.

Cr Martin said it was the most diffi cult decision for many years. The cost of the pool would be the same on the foreshore as elsewhere.

“Even if the Minister ap-proves the location, the costs have to stack up. If they don’t work on the foreshore, we’ll have to look at a second option or a third option until we get it right.” Cr Martin said he was reluctantly backing the motion.

Cr Bowden said she was not convinced the foreshore was the right location. “There are too many questions about its vulnerability to erosion and sea level rise.”

Aquatic centres in the cities of Casey and Monash were massive buildings. “I dread the idea of building a monstrosity on the foreshore.”

She said the shire needed to reduce its debt before she would support the project. “We’ve got time to develop a SPA that could be part of a theme park.”

A pool alone would not revi-talise Rosebud, she said.

After the meeting, Alan Nel-sen of Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Asso-ciation said the pool would still need “coastal consent, a plan-ning permit and a title fi ght at the Victorian Civil and Administra-tive Tribunal”.

“It’s three years away.”


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Songs for 150thSongs for 150thMICHAEL Dahlenburg, Mat-thew Witney, Allan Tao, Made-leine Dwyer and other members of Frankston Musical Society present a concert to mark the 150th birthday of the Musical Society of Victoria on Sunday.

The concert is at 2.30pm at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington. Tick-ets – $10 adults, children free – are available at the door or book on 9789 3686.


PADDLESTEAMERS will again be the centre of attention at Dromana.

Once a regular port of call for the boats bringing visitors from Mel-bourne, the town has added the 125th anniversary of arrival in Port Phil-lip of the paddleboat Ozone and the 101st anniversary of when the steamer Weeroona came to the bay to its cele-bration of the 150th anniversary of of-fi cial government recognition of the town.

The display of works by artist Ewart Melbourne Brindle on Sunday 27 No-vember coincides precisely with the arrival of the Ozone in 1896 and the Weeroona in 1910.

The event will enable peninsula resi-dents to see for the fi rst time Brindle’s paintings of the boats, which have been store in the United States since they were painted in 1989.

Brindle, who attended Dromana State School 184 from 1910 to 1918, moved to the US with his family af-ter the First World War and went on to become one of America’s most cele-brated illustrators.

Since his “discovery” in the lead-up to Dromana’s March celebrations, several of Brindle’s artworks and ar-tifacts have been located and returned to Dromana.

Two of them are his acrylic paint-ings of Weeroona and Ozone (pic-tured) both of which have been bought locally – the Weeroona by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Brindle’s Diggers Hat on Landing (1971) is also now in Dromana and will be featured at the event.

Drawing books from Brindle’s days at Dromana Primary School were found in a box in a back room in Bos-

Artist’s boats a drawcard for DromanaArtist’s boats a drawcard for Dromana

ProgramProgramEVENTS being held at Dromana on Sunday 27 November:

Midday – Dromana Foreshore Com-mittee opens the Sandy Christie me-morial gazebo and barbecue area. Mr Christie, who died last year, was re-sponsible for the thousands of electric and gas barbecues in Australia.

2pm – Dromana Community Hall, corner Hodgkinson St, launch of Dro-mana Historical Society president Pe-ter Holloway’s book Dromana @150 – a community history 1861-2011. The society will also release its heritage brochure, 2012 calendar and life mem-ber board; 3pm – Ewart Melbourne Brindle exhibition in the hall. Speaker Peter Williams.

ton and are now held by Dromana and District Historical Society.

The books will be on display and copies have been made for public peru sal.

Guest speaker will be Maritime Trust of Australia president Peter Williams who, aged “four and a bit”, was on the Weeroona when it made its last com-mercial voyage in 1942.

An author and collector of maritime paraphernalia, Mr Williams is also trea surer of the Maritime Museum of Victoria and secretary of the Ship-lovers Society of Victoria.

Until this year, Brindle was only renowned locally for his 1947 map of Dromana, drawn completely from memory 29 years after he left the

town as a 14-year-old schoolboy. He returned on a visit in 1984 when he wrote a letter telling of his memories of Dromana, his home “Sunnyside” and his school experiences.

It was while typing out testimonials for the school’s 150th celebrations that self-described “hobby historian” Fred Wild of Rye came across the letter and went online to research Brindle.

Mr Wild found his obituary notice in the New York Times and discovered he was survived by a daughter on Block Island in the US.

He found that Brindle produced hun-dreds of automobile advertisements from the 1930s to the 1960s, including many for Packard, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Chrysler.

Brindle also produced US postal stamps and US war bond posters and has a painting of Edward VII’s 1902 Daimler, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II, hanging in Buckingham Palace.

In 1971 Brindle published a book of pre-First World War Rolls-Royces entitled 20 Silver Ghosts, which was reprinted in 1978.

Brindle produced many adverts for such magazines as Saturday Evening Post and was responsible for front cov-ers in 1946 and 1958.

The paintings and other works by Brindle will be displayed at Dromana Community Hall from 2pm on Sunday 27 November.

By Mike HastIT’S a surprise to realise Rye didn’t have an art gallery until Jennifer Ellen took the plunge in September.

The acrylics artist hopes her gallery and a couple of other funky shops in the seaside town will be the start of a new wave of creative outlets.

Jennifer’s space is at 2375a Point Nepean Rd, above Restyled Threads.

From here the 49-year-old mother of two displays bold, bright affordable works inspired by music and the stunning vistas of the peninsula.

She moved to the peninsula with her children when her father, the actor Cliff Ellen, and her mother made a sea change 11 years ago.

She grew up in the city, immersed herself in theatre at school, and made her acting debut at age 15. Jennifer spent about 20 years living in Greece, returning to Australia now and then.

She didn’t pick up a paint brush until seven years ago. Self-taught, she started making works aimed at children, but adults bought it too.

Some of her early motifs were owls. “I work one idea until it’s exhausted then fi nd a new one,” she said.

“I love the colours in the water, the rust on Rye pier, the stars in the sky. I even love the madness of the tourist season; all inspiration for my work.”

Jennifer had her fi rst solo exhibition in Melbourne three years ago and has shown her work in group shows at the Conti in Sorrento and Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

“Art is not just for the rich or adults. All people should be able to afford it.”

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Artist hopes for Artist hopes for a creative towna creative town

Self-taught: Artist Jennifer Ellen.

By Keith PlattFIVE primary school pupils have had a closer encounter than they bargained of the reality of being a rugby player.

The fi ve were injured on Wednesday 9 November during a gala rugby day after coaching by Melbourne Storm players before playing a series of matches.

The mother of a 12-year-old Rosebud girl told a Melbourne radio station that the fi ve were taken to hospital, including her daughter with a sprained arm.

However, the Storm’s development general manager Greg Brentnall said all injuries were treated on the spot at Rose-bud’s Olympic Park Recreation Reserve. No one had been taken to hospital.

He said 280 pupils from eight schools participated.

It was the ninth year running the Storm had held its rugby program on the penin-sula and the fi rst time any injuries had been so widely reported.

Mr Brentnall said all the injured chil-dren had been treated by the Storm’s “fully trained medical staff”.

“It is a contact sport,” he said.The girl, whose arm had been placed in a

sling, was advised to seek further medical treatment if she had ongoing pain.

Principal of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Primary School Monica Coyle said the girl was back at school the following day “and she didn’t appear to be under stress, there were no bandages or anything”.

Ms Coyle praised the Storm’s rugby program and said her school would be involved again next year.

Meg Dallas, principal of Sorrento Pri-mary School, had heard no reports of in-juries during the rugby day and was also

enthusiastic about a continuing relation-ship with the Storm.

Mr Brentnall said the girl had sustained a hyper extended elbow.

The other injuries had been a cut above a boy’s eye when “two boys clashed heads”; a bump that caused soft tissue to a child’s arm; a sore hamstring; and a sore wrist.

The main treatment used was the appli-cation of ice to the injured areas.

“As a matter of course we recorded the injuries and followed them up with the schools,” Mr Brentnall said.

“We had two fully trained medical staff there and it was a very quite day for them.

“We couldn’t believe this was given such credence by the radio station, which also used it as a lead in to the next news bulletin.

“I’d like to contact the girl’s mother but can’t because of privacy issues.”

Mr Brentnall said the Melbourne Storm’s program included three to fi ve visits to each of the eight schools in the lead-up to the gala rugby day.

Gala days involving many other penin-sula schools were also held last week at Mornington, Tyabb and Hastings.

The other eight primary schools in-volved at Rosebud were Eastbourne (Rosebud), Red Hill Consolidated, St Joseph’s (Sorrento), Dromana, and Toot-garook.

Mr Brentnall said 186 schools through-out the Melbourne metropolitan area par-ticipated in the program each year, with winning teams from the gala days com-peting in state fi nals.

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm “and on other days when I feel like it”, she said with a laugh.

“I need time to paint, too.”As is the modern way, Jennifer

has a website and a Facebook page showing examples of her work.

Details: 0413966447 and zenhome management.myob.net/gallery


JOHAN SCHEFFER MP STATE MEMBER FOR EASTERN VICTORIA REGION1/23 James Street Pakenham P: 5940 5010 E: [email protected] by J Scheffer, 1/23 James St, Pakenham

The State Government doesn’t care about VCAL students on the Mornington Peninsula. That’s why they’re cutting $48 million funding for VCAL Coordinators in secondary schools.

Students at Mornington, Mount Eliza, Dromana, Rosebud, Somerville and Westernport Secondary Colleges will be seriously affected by this decision.

Nearly 90% of VCAL students go on to participate in further education, training or work.

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By Terri RewTHERE is no doubt about it: with the hectic pace of our modern lifestyle it appears that a number of people are caught up in the daily grind of surviv-ing the week only to collapse in a heap on the weekend.

This is not quality of living. How-ever, there is hope at hand.

In February last year the Medicine Buddha Tantrayana Meditation Cen-tre opened at 132 Kars St, Frankston South.

Now don’t get caught up in the long name of the place and think it’s some hippy joint; rather it is truly a tranquil haven to unwind, relax and learn how to live a quality life again.

The centre is run by spiritual direc-tor The Venerable Lobsang Tendar, (pictured right), along with two or-dained nuns, Ani Sonam (Annelis) and Ani Chodron (Dorothy). Together, the three are educating people to live a quality and refreshing life again.

Lama Tendar was born in the Kham district of eastern Tibet and became a monk in the Mahayana tradition at the age of 12 at Dego Samdrupling Mon-astery.

His intensive studies, including seven years at Gyuto Ramoche Mon-astery and 14 years at the highly re-spected Gyuto Tantric University in India, taught him the ancient art of Tibetan tantric chanting, prayer and meditation.

At the Gyuto Tantric University, Lama Tendar achieved fi rst division in specialisation on all subjects pertain-ing to tantra discipline, the highest de-

Happiness not just by chantHappiness not just by chant

gree offered by the university.What this means in lay terms is Lama

Tendar is a highly educated healer, and can make a marked difference in peo-ple’s lives.

The centre runs weekly medita-tion classes, Tibetan yoga classes and Dharma classes (learning the inherent wisdom contained within the philoso-phy of Tibetan Buddhism). Dharma practice complements meditation and helps to understand the nature of real-ity.

While the yoga classes improve both physical and mental health, the medi-tation classes help clear your mind of everyday stress to create a clear and

calm mind. It helps you experience more positivity and joyfulness in your everyday life, while learning skills to becoming more peaceful in a stressful world.

Lama Tendar also teaches traditional Tibetan Buddhist mandala classes from the Gyuto tradition. Participants bring crayons or paints and are taught how to paint an incredibly beautiful, healing mandala.

Usually the monks create these amazing works of art with coloured sand and they can take many weeks to complete. During a closing ceremony, the sand mandala is wiped away, thus demonstrating life’s impermanence.

Within the Tibetan Buddhist cul-ture there is a big emphasis on kar-ma, which is not unlike retribution in Christian philosophy. Healings, bless-ings and Buddhist counselling is a common-day practise, so Lama Tendar performs, wedding and funeral bless-ings along with many other blessings for particular needs of individuals.

Many devout Christians attending meditation classes who have expe-rienced blessings fi nd it not unlike church blessings. Different languages, different hand movements, but plenty of incense all round.

This is why Lama Tendar is part of the Trika Interfaith Association along

with Father John Dupuche (a Catholic priest) and Swami Samnyasanand (a yogi from the Satyananda tradition).

It is an organisation that raises peo-ple’s awareness of different faiths, encouraging dialogue between the dif-ferent faiths and the common thread of godliness throughout them all.

Only recently, a group of senior citi-zens from a local church had a tour of the centre and found out fi rst-hand what Tibetan Buddhism was about.

Lama Tendar is a proactive indi-vidual and here in Australia has set up the Tibetan Children’s Fund, raising money through classes and workshops to be used for children’s health and education in Tibet. For more informa-tion, visit www.tibetanchildrensfund.org.au.

Medicine Buddha Tantrayana Medi-tation Centre is for anyone wanting to improve their quality of life. It is not a religious doctrine; rather it’s a way of living that many have left behind in their self-absorbed busy lifestyles.

It teaches you integrity of being and heartfelt gratitude to the religious pathway you has chosen. Most impor-tantly, it teaches you how to connect with yourself again and to fi nd inner peace and contentment.

To me, that’s something worth hav-ing.

Call the centre on 8774 1628 and Lama Tendar on 0402 658 336.

The centre holds many events during the year that are enjoyable and fun-fi lled, particularly their New Year’s Eve celebrations.


OPINION

THE Emu’s extended family has ex-ploded over recent good breeding sea-sons.

The Christmas card list has become a nightmare, with Mrs Emu (who has more than a touch of Hyacinth Bucket about her) already re-confi rming na-mes and addresses, and brushing up on her calligraphy.

Our sources range far and wide. Be-ing an educated clan, we swap items of local interest from all over the place. Such as a letter to the editor of the Dimboola Banner, which struck a nerve, considering our own shire’s at-titude to some peninsula community groups.

Letter writer Max Pilmore com-plained about Hindmarsh Shire’s treat-ment of the Dimboola Residents’ Ac-tion Group (DRAG).

DRAG has, said writer Pilmore, “ac-tively, intelligently and respectfully ar-ticulated views and asked questions of the shire about issues that the majority of ‘thinking’ people in our town have recognised, supported and frequently discussed for years”.

Mr Pilmore was “therefore appalled and disgusted to read ... that the Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive Offi -cer of the Hindmarsh Shire have uni-laterally agreed that they won’t deal with, discuss or respond to the Action

Group as a collective, or its members as individuals”.

“I was even more appalled to dis-cover that I will be treated exactly the same if I should decide to join the Action Group, and that my right as an individual to associate with whom-ever I choose has apparently been ex-tinguished by the Mayor, Coun cillors and Chief Executive Offi cer,” he wrote.

“That’s the way to treat these nui-

sances!” shrieked Mrs Emu, wav ing the cutting triumphantly. “Get their sticky beaks out of the shire’s busi-ness! Ban them from meetings! Lock them up! This Pilmore chap is obvi-ously a stirrer and a nuisance!”

Mr Emu diffi dently points to another sentence. “But, my blushing bride,” he ventures, “Mr Pilmore claims their de-cision is an illegal one under the Char-ter of Human Rights and Responsibili-ties, and surely...”

He is dismissed with a haughty wave of the wing. So he doesn’t mention Mr Pilmore’s last sentiment:

“[The shire’s] actions in this mat ter would seem to say a lot about their

capabilities and, ironically, demon-strates the kind of shire arrogance and high-handedness that people have been complaining about for years.”

The Emu thinks it all went wrong when the senior council offi cial trans-mogrifi ed from town clerk to chief ex-ecutive offi cer – from servant to mas-ter – and started earning more than the state premier. A quite absurd situation, he thinks.

Mrs Emu doesn’t agree, of course. Her free-market instincts are all-over-powering. Reason and argument don’t stand a chance. Send gossip and hot news tips to The Emu at [email protected]

Devil take the Hindmarsh: residents revolting againDevil take the Hindmarsh: residents revolting again

Enjoying their hairyEnjoying their hairymo-ment in the sunmo-ment in the sun

By Cameron McCulloughLAST year, it began with a couple of guys growing mous-taches to raise money for pro-grams targeting prostate cancer and male depression for the “Movember” campaign.

Lyle Ridout of Hastings Goldmine and Dave Sarfaty of The Local cafe set about grow-ing their “mos”, unaware the other was doing so, and there-fore only competing against themselves.

Once aware of the true situ-ation, and with a great deal of male pride on the line, an in-tense rivalry developed with staff at competing camps as-sisting with daily moustache maintenance to get the edge over the opposing camp.

Dave took a clear lead, al-though lab tests indicated abnormally high levels of es-presso. A face washer was pro-duced, and the teams were neck and neck again.

The month ended with both camps declaring the mous-taches were equally impressive and a draw agreed. Hands were shaken, and the rivalry put to one side.

Fast forward 12 months and it’s on again. Lyle and Dave en-tered the fray on 1 November, only to be totally wrong-footed by the emergence of a “dark-horse – Hastings veterinarian Mark West had been lying low and cultivating quite a ’tache.

“Rumours of sledging be-tween us are simply untrue,” Dave said. “We all agree we

should let the facial hair do the talking.”

Still the stories of rivalry persist. The News has been in-formed that a half-empty box of the hair growth supplement Rogain was seized from a car linked to one of the three, al-though this has been denied by all camps.

***FUNDS raised go to the Pros-tate Cancer Foundation of Aus-tralia, beyond blue: the national depression initiative, and the Movember Foundation.

You can support Dave, Lyle, and Mark’s efforts by drop-ping a donation into tins on the counters of their respective workplaces.

Dave’s tin is at The Local, 62 High St, and Lyall’s is at Hast-ings Goldmine, 42-44 High St, while Mark’s is at Westernport Veterinary Clinic, 2110 Frank-ston–Flinders Rd.

All good fun: Lyle Ridout of Hastings Goldmine, Dave Sarfaty of The Local and Mark West of Westernport Vet Clinic show off their ’taches. Exhibit A: A box of Rogaine linked to one of the three.

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RESIDENTS of Hastings and district are helping people in need this Christmas by donating gifts to the annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal.

To date more than 2200 gifts have been donated for people who would otherwise go without this festive season.

More than fi ve million gifts have been donated to wishing trees over the past 23 years. The appeal could not be a success without the support of

the community.The wishing tree ends on

Christmas Eve.While the gift tally is

encouraging, more gifts are needed to reach the national goal of 475,000 presents.

To participate in the appeal place a gift (wrapped or unwrapped) under the Christmas wishing tree at any Kmart store.

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By Marilyn CunningtonMORNINGTON Peninsula music lovers don’t need to travel to the city this year for Handel’s Messiah as it is being brought to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Sorrento by the Anglican and Roman Catholic parishes of Sorrento and Rye.

The full majesty of Handel’s oratorio will be revealed on Saturday 10 December at 5pm by the Gloriana Chamber Choir, the Choir of St Peter’s Eastern Hill and the St Peter’s Chamber Orches-tra under the direction of Andrew Raiskums, with distinguished soprano Merlyn Quaife, Victorian Opera’s Roxane Hislop (mezzo), Jacob Lawrence (tenor) and Nicholas Dinopoulos (baritone).

Since the oratorio premiered in Dublin in 1742, it has had a constant and devoted following.

The practice of standing during the famous Hallelujah Chorus probably started at the Lon-don premiere, at which King George II suppos-edly stood.

Conductor Andrew Raiskums encourages the tradition, be it authentic or not.

“Why not stand for such a rousing chorus? It’s hard enough for the audience not to join in with the singing!”

Merlyn Quaife has sung in many Messiahs throughout her varied career. “It is a work you can always come back to and fi nd fresh ways to interpret,” she said.

Sorrento is privileged to have such a performer heading the ensemble. Her recent triumph in Opera Australia’s Bliss at the Edinburgh Festi-val and at the Sydney Opera House and our own State Theatre had reviewers acclaiming her work. Be the repertoire baroque, classical or contem-porary, Merlyn has the reputation of a supreme performer and interpreter.

Joining her as soloist is a baritone of great promise at the beginning of his career, Nicholas Dinopoulos.

Having studied at the University of Melbourne with Merlyn, he approaches his performances with the same integrity and enthusiasm. “Be-sides my appearances with The Opera Studio

Melbourne throughout the year, I look forward to invitations to sing in the Messiah. It suits my voice and I particularly love The Trumpet Shall Sound to pitch myself against a powerful baroque trumpet.”

Tristram Williams will be providing the power behind the trumpet. He joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as its youngest member and has, since going solo, carved an impressive international career, fi nding time to be lecturer in trumpet at the University of Melbourne.

Roxane Hislop, mezzo, and Jacob Lawrence, tenor, complete the soloists for this performance and the St Peter’s Chamber Orchestra has at its core the virtuoso harpsichordist Elizabeth Ander-son. With such a line-up of solo talent along with the professional instrumentalists and 40 voice choir, the peninsula will be resounding to Han-del’s glorious music.

There will be an hour’s dinner break in the middle of the performance, bringing echoes of England’s elegant Glyndebourne Festival to sea-side Sorrento. The audience will be able to enjoy a BYO picnic in St Mary’s grounds or adjourn to a hotel or cafes just a block away.

Take advantage of the early bird savings with silver section $30 and gold section $40. Phone 5989 8620 for credit card bookings (MasterCard or Visa) or cash sales at Jack’n’Andy’s Op Shop, Melbourne Rd, Sorrento, or the Anglican Parish offi ce, Lyons St, Rye.

The organisers appreciate the support of the Rye and Dromana branches of Bendigo Bank.

Handel by the seaHandel by the sea

By Stuart McCulloughTHERE are, according to Dante, nine circles of hell. In no particular order these are Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greedy, Dopey, Sleepy, Sporty, Baby and Ginger. But should the day ever arrive in which the Dark Lord of the Underworld decides that it’s time for an extension, he could do worse than to have “nightclubs” as the offi cial 10 th circle of hell.

Granted, there’s plenty of compe-tition. Like a list of hopeful nobodies up for the award of “best supporting actor”, the fi eld is awash with worthy nominees. At the time the Master of Darkness put the last coat of paint on his nine circles, there were so many fi elds of misery yet to be invented, much less perfected.

Stockbroking had not been thought of, road rage was still in its infancy and was a totally different beast – probably a camel. Reality show contestants, whose thirst for fame rivals that of a peddler for a porter of stout, were still thousands of years off. Everything has changed. It used to be said that idle hands are the devil’s handmaiden until Facebook took over the job.

Mobile phones, email spam and chartered accountancy – worthy nominees, all of them. However, there is no invention, indeed no creation, quite as dispiriting as The Nightclub. Yet for reasons that will forever re-main a mystery to me, nightclubs were places to which we once wanted to go. On refl ection, it demonstrates an acute lack of imagination on my part.

Many societies have a rite of passage that is intended to test youngsters and usher them into adulthood. Ritual

scar ring and tattoos are common in some civilisations, while others prefer a spell in the armed forces.

We, however, have nightclubs.Just as Perth is said to be the world’s

most isolated capital city, the winner of the nightclub division would surely be the Dava in Mt Martha. On a darkened seaside road it lurked, cut off from everything other than housing estates. This meant that the only way to get

there was by car, necessitating either a taxi fare that could easily be mistaken for a house deposit or one of your group being saddled with the ultimate indignity – being the “designated dri-ver”. For while nightclubs are, with-out exception, loud, crowded and hideous, the only possible way to make the experience worse is by way of sobriety. And because we were still on our P-plates, it meant that whoever

was our designated driver faced the very real prospect of having to cough up four dollars for a Fanta.

But before you have the opportunity to splurge on fi zzy drink, there is the small matter of gaining entry.

Getting in was always a challenge. Not because we were under age (we weren’t) or because we were causing trouble (we were unfailingly polite), but because entry to these places was strictly regulated by very large men using an unknown, unpredictable and invisible criteria. I’ve no idea what the rules were, but they were largely based on an assessment of your footwear.

This was particularly true of night-clubs on the Mornington Peninsula, where quality footwear was an attri-bute prized above all others.

At that time there was nothing quite as shameful as limping away from door with the words “not with those shoes” ringing in your ears.

It is true of all nightclubs that the ritual of being assessed at the door creates the illusion of exclusivity.

Being granted access always felt like an achievement at least on par with completing year 12. Ideally, it too would have come with a certifi cate instead of an ink stamp, the outline of which would stay on your wrist with the persistence of a bad tattoo.

Once inside, you rubbed shoulders, elbows and pretty much every other part of your anatomy with the crowd whether you wanted to or not, such was the demand for space.

As I remember it, every night at the Dava was identical, with the same band forever on stage. It was as though they were being held hostage

in the basement and only allowed out to perform. The band was Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville and they played cover songs like a veritable human jukebox. Much like Dorian Grey, there must have been a portrait of “the Coupe” resting somewhere in an attic, slowly surrendering to old age while the band remained immune. Night after night, they churned out songs from hell’s own FM playlist to successive generations of 18-year-olds who – having gained entry – had no idea of what to do next. Much like the Wiggles for intoxicated teens, they would have watched from the stage as one generation of fan was replaced by the next. Until, presumably, there were no more.

I have long since stopped going to nightclubs. As a result, I never wonder whether my footwear is to a suitable standard. I believe the Dava no longer caters to restless teens and now fi rmly pitches its wares to the family market. Perhaps it, too, grew up. As to the whereabouts of Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville, I couldn’t say. My only hope that someone remembered to release them from the basement. I’ll admit that I’d love to know whether they’ve had to adapt to maintain a sense of musical currency – spitting out the latest by Bieber and Gaga and the like – or whether they remain as they were, as frozen in time as an overpriced daiquiri you purchased by accident and barely had enough money to pay for.

But wherever they are, you can rest assured the Coupe remain forever onstage in the nightclub of my soul.www.stuartmccullough.com

Journey to the nightclub of my soulJourney to the nightclub of my soul

Halcyon daze: Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville belt out a hit at the Dava nightclub in the good old days as the crowd shows its appreciation. Hosking is still playing around Melbourne.


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for you...A rope walks into a bar. The bartender says, “We don’t serve ropes in here” so the

rope leaves, loops himself and rubs up against a brick wall. He then walks back into the bar. The bartender says, “I told you, we don’t serve ropes”. The rope says, “I’m not a rope”. “You’re not?” asks the bartender. “Nope,” he responds, “I’m a frayed knot.”

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ANOTHER Melbourne Cup Day de-parts and with it the monkeys (celebri-ties) return to their lesser lives, plan-ning furiously for the next big event. What designer dress to wear? What colours will be in fashion? Where will the cameras be? The mon keys on parade with shorter short dresses. Added to by former racing minister Rob Hulls saying “We bring our own strain of egalitarianism, a great level-ler when suburbia and cele brity come together”. How would you know Rob? I didn’t see any suburbia in the Bird-cage.

***THE Friday before Cup Day I lay down for a quick snooze. No chance. Not another Greek Day! Can’t they cancel and send their money home to save world fi nances? I gave up; de-cided to go see. I might come across a nice Greek girl, or Alex Dimitriades; give him a few tips on acting.

I saw older Greeks doing a strange dance; lots of eating to the tune of their weird music, no Zorba in sight. I had the ancient face so I donned black to blend in; got a free feed, but it was bloody noisy. Be nice to have 10 pic-nics every year outside their houses with loudspeakers. I departed early,

humming a favourite song of mine (After You’ve Gone), which also ap-plies throughout summer.

***WHY are all those people getting stuck into the owners of poker machines? Take my mate James, as in Packer. A nicer bloke you wouldn’t meet. If Jim-my says he does more than his share to address problem gambling, then I believe him.

Jimmy invests millions for our plea-sure. Crown casi no cheerfully accom-modates 25,000 visitors a day and of-fers free chicken and chips. Sure, they make on average $150,000 profi t a year on each of their 2500 machines, but our entertainment costs money. The atmosphere, lighting, staff, the chicken and chips, and the pleasure; it all costs.

No one forces us, and Jimmy and his mates are there to welcome us 24 hours a day so that we all have a bonzer time; smoking allowed. Emp-ty pockets and empty heads but lots of fun. If our government is serious about gambling restrictions, does that include Jimmy? Never.

***TELSTRA, Vodafone and Optus, again in our interests, bent over back-

wards by providing additional capac-ity at Flemington during Cup Week to ensure we could all use our mobile phones to ring home. Not to be left out, our good friends Tabcorp offered free wireless internet access.

***IT’S been going on forever. Way back in 2003-05 it was former Army Gen-eral Peter Cosgrove and the Iraq war. Peter may be a gentleman but he was used to painting a picture for us. A feel good, feel proud, forget Iraq.

Most of those who think they “think” for us are devious, self-impor-tant, greedy, power-hungry, ignorant people at best, although I’ll concede they don’t think of themselves that way. Politician wasps and all the drone bees surrounding them, each with a sting for each other. It may well be a 23-degree spring day as you read this; a barbecue to go to, a couple of beers, a wine, cup of tea, good friends. That’s the bright side, that’s the focus.

But what of reality, or would you rather do a Scarlett O’Hara and think about that tomorrow?

Rupert Murdoch owns the Herald Sun and The Australian. Whip up a 1200-person survey with the questions based on the answers they require to

indoctrinate the many. They want to get richer, more powerful. Why? I have no idea but sadly it’s in all of us. Rome is forever burning. A big game of luck/chance, the wasps and the drone bees, forever lurking. Drink your tea. Have another chop.

***WHAT is free speech? It’s when you say anything you want to say provided it doesn’t upset the government, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, females and ASIO.

These lovely people represent the secret police of our world. I could list what happens to people who do not follow their rules, but it would take up a dozen of my columns and shortly after my fi rst column was in print (if it ever got to print), I would be in big trouble. My comment here is simply to say, in the nicest possible way: “OK. I understand, and I promise to be good.”

***CONGRATS to Ted’s lot for approv-ing a generous pay rise for our po-lice force; they deserve it. Hopefully this will not come at a cost to nurses, teachers and Human Services work-ers, which it probably will. There lin-gers a slight smell about it all, how-ever, with the likes of Messrs Peter

Ryan, Greg Davies, the OPI report and the seemingly forced resignation of Simon Overland. But hey, what would I know?

***BUGGER. I missed the Queen’s visit last month. I had a colonoscopy. Dou-ble bugger; I also missed John Waters at the Frankston Arts Centre (Looking Through a Glass Onion) re peating his John Lennon piece by popular (?) demand. No matter, it’s all on hard disc; not the colonoscopy of course. I have a new name for my problem. It’s called obsessive craving, or perhaps repressed craving. For what?

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A Grain of Salt

By Cliff Ellen

THERE have been some exciting music projects over the years where a bunch of talented musicians get to-gether and record.

Australian bands like Fourth House (Wild World 1971), Pastoral Sym-phony (Love Machine 1968) and The Road Cases, an instrumental music project led by Rod McCormack and Stuie French, spring to mind.

Boney M creator and producer Frank Farian called together a bunch of talented musicians including Toto singer Bobby Kimball, Survivor lead vocalist Robin McAuley, drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Tears for Fears), Toto keyboard player Da vid Paich and Toto guitarist Steve Lukath-er, and produced Far Corporation’s top 10 hit with the Led Zeppelin classic, Stairway to Heaven.

You can seet it at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDEmkfb6VI

They were the fi rst group to have a top 10 hit with a Led Zep composition.

Blue Mountains-based blues “pro-ject” band The Woodpickers is a record ing initiative of musician and songwriter John Murphy.

Murphy plays bass, guitar, mando-lin and writes and produces for The Woodpickers. He was also a founding member of the Foreday Riders, a well-

respected blues band that has been on the scene for nearly 40 years.

The Woodpickers is an all-acoustic country-folk project conceived by Murphy to present his songs.

Featuring some of the best-known vocalists in Australian country music, The Woodpickers include Broderick Smith (Carson, Dingoes, Big Combo), Doug Rowe (Flying Circus) multiple Golden Guitarist Allan Caswell, Doug Bligh (Windchase), Clare O’Mara (vi-olin and accordion), John Stuart (do-bro and slide guitar) and John Murphy (bass, guitar and mandolin).

Murphy wrote all 12 tracks on the album.

The Woodpickers has released a new

album, Down the Line (Australian Roots Music), with track one featuring the vocals of all three singers, Brode-rick Smith, Allan Caswell and Doug Rowe, and destined to be a country hit.

Down the Line will turn a few heads and certainly test the music judgement at many country music awards in clu-ding Tamworth.

Allan Caswell, the new ambassa-dor for the Winnebago RV Club (pic-tured), is a six-time Golden Guitar winner and best known for writing the theme for the TV series Prisoner.

Caswell has published more than 900 songs and had more than 500 songs recorded worldwide by such art-ists as Cilla Black, Irish Rovers, Patti Page, Slim Dusty and The Living End.

He has worked with Garth Brooks, Don McLean, Tommy Emmanuel, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits, Little River Band, and Pam Ayers.

Project creator Murphy has per-formed in many urban cowboy bands. John’s music is heavily informed by the infl uence of Woody Guthrie and the blues folk boom of the early 1960s.

Down the Line is a testament to folk and blues’ most-celebrated Australian players at the pinnacle of their game exhibiting some of the best violin,

picking and heartfelt harmonies I have heard in Australia for some time.

It’s distributed by WJO [email protected] or email The Wood-pickers: [email protected]

***THE meaning of Christmas will come alive when Eagle’s Nest Theatre pre-sents Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at the Athenaeum Theatre 8-11 December.

Paul Zachariah will once again bring to life more than 20 characters from this heart-warming story. Zacha-riah has performed many classic roles including Macbeth, Hamlet and One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Tickets 1300 795 012 or 9650 1500. www.charlesdickensperforms.com

***THIS month sees the release on DVD of the Martin Scorsese picture George Harrison – Living in the Material World (Roadshow).

The limited collector’s edition Blu-ray Disc combo pack traces the life of Harrison with photos and footage not seen before. The fi lm features inter-views with his closest friends, home movies and rare archival materials.

Produced by his widow, Olivia Har-rison, the fi lm features commentary by

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***UNIVERSAL Music has released The Great Australian Songbook 2CD featuring 40 of Australia’s fi nest re-cording artists including Rolf Har-ris (Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport), Australian Crawl (Reckless), Daddy Cool (Eagle Rock), John Butler Trio (Zebra), Pete Murray (So Beautiful), Icehouse (Great Southern Land), Cold Chisel (Khe Sanh), Jet (Are You Gonna Be My Girl), Skyhooks (Living in the 70s), John Farnham (You’re the Voice), Easybeats (Friday on My Mind) plus many more songs including from Powderfi nger, Kylie Minogue, INXS, Men at Work, Missy Higgins, The Living End, Midnight Oil, and Paul Kelly.www.greataustraliansongbook.com

Performance

By Gary Turner


WELL it’s the Silly Season; when regular players and recruits get to know one another and practice matches have to be arranged. But this sort of thing has been going on as long as football has been played.

In the early days, a great deal of the travelling to practice games was done by boat.

In 1892 Mornington tragically lost almost their entire side in a storm on the return journey from Mordialloc when the fi shing vessel carrying the boys foundered on Pelican Reef off Mt Eliza.

Hastings would play Gippsland sides after a boat trip across Western Port, and Queenscliff would sail over to Sorrento to play games.

The late Ted McComb once told me he remembered that during a fl ood he took his boat with the Frankston team up to Mordialloc, setting a course alongside what is now known as Wells Road with four or fi ve feet of water all the way.

Frankston versus Mordialloc were regular practice games every year, but as far as I know Hastings only had one practice game up there, and they were never invited back!

They hired a special train for the journey. I don’t know who won the game, but Hastings defi nitely won the fi ght that took place in the bandstand afterwards.

The bandstand was down by the creek and the Mordialloc Brass Band was at full volume when the boys arrived after the game. The conductor took a dim view of it when some of them decided to join in.

Hasting also supported a brass band at that

time, under the baton of Jim Kearns, a rather large man. Apparently he started the trouble when he picked up the drum and belted his opposition on the head with it. The drum couldn’t take the strain and the poor bloke ended up wearing it for a hat.

Instruments got trampled fl at in the fi ght that followed, and the cornet player ended up with his instrument in a position he never dreamed he would ever have the opportunity of playing it from! The bass suffered the same fate as the drummer.

When the train arrived back at Hastings station, Constable Jimmy Watson was waiting to interview the offenders, but they slipped out the other side of the train into the bush and disappeared with their spoils of war: two battered trumpets.

From Blue Power 1979 edition 3 (written by the late Norm Francis).

Strife in Mordi, but band played onStrife in Mordi, but band played on

HASTINGS First XI played Mt Martha in round 4, still looking for its fi rst win of the season.

Mt Martha won the toss and chose to bat. Scott Phillips took a wicket in his third over, 1/4, before sustaining a back injury and not taking part for the rest of innings. The other bowlers dug deep and had Mt Martha in trouble at tea at 5/103 off 41 overs. Luke Hewitt was given the ball and rose to the occasion taking 3/37 off 12 overs.

After tea Mt Martha managed a couple of good partnerships, fi rstly 51 for the 6th wicket then an unbroken 57 for the 9th wicket, which saw them reach 8/223 off 75 overs at stumps. Tim Birch toiled hard taking 3/87 off 24 overs, Darren Kerr 1/26 off 12 overs, and Hewitt fi nished with 3/51.

The second week saw heavy morning rain, but play started on time and Danny Heylbut and Kerr set about building a platform with an excellent 73-run opening partnership. Heylbut

was dismissed for a patient 18. Trevor Johnston joined Kerr and they took the score to 1/106 at tea when the heavens again intervened with play being called off at 5.10pm. Kerr fi nished with a solid, confi dence-building 47no while Johnston made 21no.

The players should be able to take some confi dence out of this match into next week and hopefully come home with a win.

Seconds vs Mt Martha: The young seconds team had a very disappointing match in which they were bowled out for 36 and 41 in only 56 overs. Only one player reached double fi gures in either innings, which shows that the boys need to occupy the crease for longer periods, temper there shot selection and make the opposition bowlers work harder for their wickets. Mt Martha scored 4/139 with Wade Delahaye taking 2/22 off 8 overs, Aaron Wilson 1/23 and Jake Ryan 1/25.

Thirds vs Sorrento: Hastings batted fi rst, scoring 7/155 from its 40 overs. Stuart Burrows continued his recent good form with a solid 51, Morgan Darrer hit a quick 34, Chris Marsh 25no and Kayne Lewis 16no.

Hastings bowled Sorrento into a corner as they collapsed to 5/52 in the 22nd over, but with some strong hitting and some luck, they scored the winning runs off the last ball of the match. Stephen Lewis, playing his fi rst game for the season, took 3/28 off 10 overs, Andrew Finn 1/17 off 10, Kevin Watson 1/44 off 10 and Matt Foy 1/36 off 8 overs.

Thirds vs Red Hill: Hastings won the toss and batted, scoring 10/177 off its 40 overs on a very slow, wet outfi eld. Pat Foy got among the runs with 45, Darrer continued his good form with 39, Burrows made 21 and Marsh 15. Again, as with the fi rsts game, the rain came and Red Hill’s innings was washed out and the match was drawn.

Fourths played Delacombe Park on Sunday with the Parkers batting and scoring 10/136 off 39 overs. The wickets were shared around with Simon Clancy taking 3/27, Kyle Bradshaw 2/22, David Stark 1/8, Peter Hewitt 1/13, Peter Mawson 1/13 and Chris Lehmann 1/24.

Hastings began its run chase in a positive way as Jason Manby hit a quick 23, Greg Bradshaw made 31, Shaun Manby a solid 32no and Mawson 21no. The side remains undefeated after three games.

Juniors: Hastings U15s played top side Mornington who batted fi rst, scoring an impressive 6/182 off its 45 overs. Jayden Deas was the pick of the bowlers taking 2/13 off 8 steady overs while Brodie Prestage took 2/26 off 7, Kayne Lewis 1/25 off 8 and Sean Hewitt 1/1 off 2 overs.

Hastings began its run chase slowly, losing two early wickets, but again Deas was impressive scoring 35no out

of 2/48 when rain washed out play to see the match end in a draw.

Hastings U13s played against POB. Hastings batted fi rst, scoring a well-made 8/159 off its 40 overs. Ryan McNamara was impressive with 30 ret, Shelby Lothian/Burdett made a good 26, Sean Hewitt 23, Cain Hannah 12, Jackson Coles 11 while B J Woodman retired on 8

POB made slow progress, but lost wickets at vital times and could only fi nish with 10/114 off 33 overs. Lothian Burdett had a morning out taking 4/11 off 5 tidy overs, McNamara 2/4 off 4, Corbin Overton 1/7, Coles 1/8, Lachie Barton 1/22 and Hewitt 1/23. With this win the side remains undefeated after four rounds.

Hastings U11s played Crib Point scoring 9/67 off 32 overs. The second week of the game was washed out.

The Hastings Cricket Club Milo in2Cricket program continues on Friday nights at 5pm.

Weather plays havoc with cricketWeather plays havoc with cricket

THE story about 64-year-old Morn-ington GP Jack Knobel training for his fi rst New York marathon (‘Running is a noble cause for Jack’, The News, 25/10/11) drew a great response from readers.

Jack ran in the famous event on Sun-day 6 November, his fi rst marathon.

He survived and covered the 42 kilo metres in 5¼ hours, fi nishing about 35,000th out of 47,438 runners who had registered for the event.

Last month Jack said he hoped to complete the gruelling journey in about 4½ hours.

He says he was slower than expect-ed as his training runs were 35km and the additional 7km took its toll.

Of the 1100 runners in his age group (60-64 years), Jack was placed 750th, a mighty effort.

As he chugged across the fi nish line at Central Park, the exhausted GP re-solved to stick to half-marathons in the future.

The race, incidentally, was won by 30-year-old Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai in 2 hours 5 minute and 6 seconds, breaking the record, which had stood for 10 years, by 2 minutes and 30

seconds. The second and third place-getters, another Kenyan and an Ethio-pian, also broke the record.

The three men would have averaged about 20km/h for the distance.

Jack resumed duties at his surgery on 15 November.

He drew on his medical experi-ence when he ended his chat with The News.

“It was harder than I thought. It was probably a bit like childbirth: you have to have done it once to realise how tough it really is.”

Peter McCullough

Doc tackles Big Apple marathon Doc tackles Big Apple marathon and finishes a noble 35,000thand finishes a noble 35,000th

Ultra-marathoner just getting into her strideDEBORAH de Williams lived with the Henkes in Lyall St, Hastings, when she was recovering from an injury sustained when she tripped over a dog while running around Australia.

Forty-two year old Deborah is an ultra-marathoner and was the fi rst woman to run around Australia. This

year she was named Tasmanian of the Year for her efforts in raising funds for breast cancer.

Deborah also ran in this year’s New York marathon as a member of Lance Armstrong’s team, rais-ing funds for cancer research. Her problem was the opposite to Jack Knobel’s: while he found it a tad

too long, being an ultra-marathoner, Deborah was just starting to get into her stride when she reached the fi nish line.

Her time was 6 hours 38 minutes and 34 seconds and, of the 46,795 who actually crossed the fi nish line, Deborah placed 46,063rd.

Fran HenkeChallenge of a lifetime: Dr Jack Knobel competes in the New York marathon.


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By Peter Ellisin Louisville, KentuckyIT is just over 12 months since So You Think left the stables of Bart Cummings in acrimonious circumstances.

In the time since being transferred to Coolmore Stud’s Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, the fi ve-year-old has registered four wins and two seconds from eight starts.

But in my view So You Think’s record would have been even better if he remained in the care of the Cups King.

In a stunning revelation in the after math of the recent Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, O’Brien said “he was still learning” about So You Think after having the horse for almost a year.

This learning process in all likeli-hood prevented So You Think from fi nishing higher in the Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp and the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

While the son of High Chaparral raced close to the lead when dominating Australia’s middle-distance races, the O’Brien team neglected to adopt these tactics in France and Kentucky.

At Longchamp his jockey unwisely allowed him to settle towards the rear in a 16-horse fi eld. Once clear in the straight he rattled home, but had to make up too much ground and fi nished fourth behind German fi lly Danedream.

Then although he raced in fourth and fi fth at Churchill Downs, he didn’t have a lot of galloping room and was in the worst part of the track.

Had O’Brien instructed jockey Ryan

Moore to use So You Think’s speed to advantage, there would have been two plusses.

He would have been able to fi nd the better part of the track, and he would have had continuous forward momentum.

The defeats probably prevented So You Think’s value from soaring to around the $50 million mark.

Now instead of being send to stud, he has to restore the gloss to his repu-tation.

O’Brien has indicated that next year he will attempt to capitalise on So You Think’s speed as Cummings did while the horse was in Australia.

So we will be watching the dual Cox Plate winner’s progress in 2012 with interest.

With the major racing in Europe and the United States and the Melbourne Spring Carnival over, the focus now

So You Think speed not used to advantageSo You Think speed not used to advantage

moves to Perth. Cranbourne’s Craig Williams, who had a bumper spring carnival even though he missed the Melbourne Cup-winning ride on Duna den, headed across the Nullabor to ride Avienus and Ortensia in the Group 1 features on Saturday at Ascot.

Ortensia won impressively, but Avienus could only manage 10th.

Williams can already look forward to a successful autumn as a result of his association with up-and-coming three-year-old So Swift.

The gelding was having only his fi fth start when brilliantly ridden by Williams to snatch victory in the $350,000 Sandown Guineas.

Based on this run, So Swift is going

to be a force in the rich three-year-old races in Melbourne and Sydney in the early part of next year.

Others to catch the eye were Timely Truce, Shopaholic, Our Serena, Turnitup, The Big Steel, High ly Recommended, and Folding Gear.

Best bet: Folding Gear.

Set back: So You Think won the Mackinnon Stakes last year in heavy going at Flemington, right.Above, “Cups King” Bart Cummings. Pictures: Slickpix


THE fi rst Holden Volt has landed in Australia and has been revealed to em-ployees at a special event held at Holden headquarters.

The fi rst cutting-edge Holden Volt ar-rived from the United States.

It is a left-hand drive model that has been adapted for use by the engineering team to begin Australian validation and verifi cation.

The Volt has already been used for numerous engineering evaluation trips, which has seen it driven to various plac-es around the country including Sydney and Canberra.

Paul Gibson, Director of Electri-cal Engineering at Holden, said: “The engineering department will use these validation exercises to ensure the elec-trical infrastructure around the country supports the Volt and that the recharg-ing process is as seamless as possible for customers.”

The Volt represents a major milestone for the Red Lion brand.

Holden Chairman and Managing Di-rector Mike Devereux said the Volt would be a game changer for Holden and the wider automotive industry in Australia.

“It is among the most technologically advanced cars on the road anywhere in the world and spearheads Holden’s push to become a leader in the fi eld of tech-

nology and sustainable motoring,” he said.

“The Volt will make driving more eco-nomical, more environmentally friendly and will fundamentally change the way Australia thinks about alternative trans-port solutions. This is the start of some-thing big for Holden and Australia.”

He said many of the Volt’s benefi ts were due to its groundbreaking propul-sion system; the Volt was the world’s fi rst electric vehicle with extended range capability. Driven purely by the advanced lithium ion battery, the Volt can drive on electric-only power using electricity stored in its 16 kW/h lithium ion battery.

When the battery runs low, a petrol-powered engine seamlessly operates to recharge the battery, so eliminating “range anxiety” and making the Volt the most practical electric car on the market, Holden said.

Volt owners in the US have recorded up to 2300km (equivalent) of driving be-fore needing to refuel the petrol engine, which acts as a generator to recharge the battery (www.gm-volt.com).

Holden’s new dedicated Volt website has also launched.

Look up www.holden.com.au/volt for more details.

The Volt will go on sale in Australia towards the end of 2012.

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REGULARLY changing the brake fl uid in your car allows safe brake operation and can also save money.

Brake fl uid is the lifeblood of the braking hydraulic system in your car.

Brake fl uid transfers the pres-sure you apply on the brake pedal to the brakes on the wheels of your car.

What happens as it ages? Brake fl uid is very hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture very

readily. This lowers the boiling point of the fl uid and introduces moisture into the components of the brake system.

How does this affect safety? With a lower boiling point, the heat generated from normal braking can cause old brake fl uid to boil, which in turn caus-es loss of braking pressure or complete brake failure.

Replacement of fl uid im-proves safety and saves you money: the moisture in brake

fl uid causes brake components to corrode internally and these may need replacement earlier than expected. Comparatively, the cost of replacing the fl uid is very low.

How often should brake fl uid be replaced? It is recommended to replace brake fl uid every two years. This is in line with most car manufacturer’s recommen-dations. If there is any doubt as to the fl uid age it is recom-mended it be replaced.

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WHAT do we mean by compatibility, car and car-avan, car/caravan and driver, and towball weight?

Compatibility: This simply means that the car, caravan and driver must be compatible with each other.

Car and caravan: The car must be capable of towing the caravan in a safe manner. The tow-bar manufacturer will have a towball and towing weight rating on the towbar.

The vehicle manufacturer will have a maxi-mum towing weight and towball weight on the vehicle. The lower of these two is the one that you must abide by. For example, the towbar manufacturer may state that the towbar is capable of towing 2100kg but the vehicle manufacturer states that a maximum of 1600kg may be towed using a braked caravan. Therefore, you must not exceed 1600kg with a fully loaded caravan.

Car, caravan and driver: We have looked at the car and caravan but what about the driver? Does the driver of the vehicle have the training or ex-perience to handle a combination the size that is being purchased or has in fact been purchased?

We all like to think that we have the appropriate driving skills, but has enough thought been put into the initial purchase or has additional training been sought?

A semi-trailer driver has to undergo a reason-able amount of training to drive a heavy vehicle on the road, however some of the car and caravan combinations are not much shorter than a semi. Don’t fool yourself: get some additional tuition as it could help keep the rubber on the bitumen.

Towball weight: This is the amount of weight

that the coupling on the caravan exerts down-wards on to the towball of the car.

Towball weights will vary enormously, Aus-tralian-designed vehicles will normally allow 10 per cent of the total caravan weight, but European vehicles will often only allow 5 per cent of the caravan weight.

For example, 1600kg will, on Australian ve-hicles, be 160kg towball weight while some Eu-ropean vehicles can tow 1600kg but only allow 80kg towball weight, so that stops you from tow-ing most Australian-made caravans.

Note some European SUVs will allow greater weights. Speak with your vehicle supplier.

We can help you with caravan towing courses and various towing aids as we now have a wide range of caravan accessories at our premises at 25 Simcock St, Somerville.

We can be contacted on the internet at www.utowcaravans.com, by email to: [email protected], or phone (03) 5978 0083 or mobile 0400 777 698.

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