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April 2, 2013 FRANKSTON WEEKLY – YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE [ 1 ]

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MILITARY MEMORIES

Balcombe Barracks reunion

CHAMPION EFFORT

Triathletes head for Hawaii

APRIL 02 | 2013

[ 2 ] FRANKSTON WEEKLY – YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE April 2, 2013

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COVER: An Ironman competitor at theFrankston stage of the event, in whichlocal competitors won places in theIronman championships in HawaiiSee page 7. Picture: Gary Sissons

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30 SportPeninsula league footyseason preview

Fatal memories: Steve Caple has drawn on hisexperiences as a Frankston highway patrol officer forhis first novel. Page 8

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‘No vote’ law upsets businessBY LEE OPITZ

FRANKSTON businesses slugged with higherrates should be given the right to vote in coun-cil elections, the Greater Frankston BusinessChamber says.

Chamber president Peter Patterson said thedecision to impose a higher rate (differential)on commercial and industrial propertiesin the municipality of Frankston last yearwas ‘‘unfair, unprincipled and should beremoved’’.

Differential rates are applied according tothe type of property — farm, general or com-mercial.

Mr Patterson and fellow chamber memberChristine Richards recently made written sub-missions on behalf of the chamber to two Vic-torian parliamentary committees, one lookingat the unfair application of higher council rateson members, the other the need for greatergovernment involvement in business develop-ment in Frankston.

In the submissions regarding differentialrates, they stated the principle of ‘no taxationwithout representation’ was being flagrantly

undermined in local council elections as themajority of businesses were tenants and, unlikeresidential tenants, not entitled to a vote incouncil elections in their own right.

‘‘The right to impose commercial and indus-trial differentials should only be allowed if thefunds are applied to programs or services thatwill demonstratively benefit all commercialand industrial properties in Frankston,’’ MrPatterson stated. ‘‘Ministerial guidelines needto clearly spell out when and how differentialrates can be imposed.’’

Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovendensaid the new rating structure was introduced to‘‘equitably distribute the rate burden’’.

‘‘These rates have been applied to promotethe economic development objectives for theFrankston commercial and industrial sectorsincluding ongoing and significant investmentin place management to improve the function-ality and appearance of activity centres,together with general economic developmentpromotion and the creation of business oppor-tunities,’’ Mr Hovenden said.

In her submission, Ms Richards stated:‘‘Business tenants are the ones who pay the

taxes, yet overwhelmingly, are not able to vote.‘‘They can only claim a right to vote if they

are signed-up under their contract to pay thelandlord’s rates on a property that they occupy. . . and seek and obtain the landlord’s consentin writing.

‘‘They can also claim the right if they arenamed on the council’s rate records to receivethe rates notice.’’

However, figures showed these avenues wererarely used. Of the 4484 properties listed ascommercial and industrial in the municipality,3585 were outside the central activities area.The overwhelming majority of these weretenanted.

‘‘The council received only two applicationsby occupier ratepayers to go on the roll to votein last year’s council elections. No businesseligible under the second category hadapplied,’’ Ms Richards said.

“A very substantial number of business ten-ants live outside Frankston and though theypay the rates, they will have no vote in futureelections.

‘‘This leaves the council less accountable toFrankston business than it should be.’’

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Ironman worth the inconvenienceI hope all the whingers who were complaining about thehavoc the Ironman event would cause on Frankstonroads weeks before it even happened took a deep breath,found themselves a great vantage point and enjoyed thespectacle.

The spotlight that this event put on Frankston isworth a couple of days of inconvenience. With a field ofabout 2000 competitors and tens of thousands morefamily and friends and sports fans that came to watchhoning in on our city, the publicity and goodwill thatthis event creates cannot be understimated.

Congratulations to all concerned.Lorraine, Seaford

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More power to Baxterin new metro rail planBY DAN MOSS, STATE PARLIAMENT EDITOR

A $30 billion public transport plan unveiled last weekincludes the long-awaited electrification of the Baxterrail line and a name change for the Frankston line.

The new Public Transport Victoria plan allows for theBaxter line to be electrified and doubled to allow theconstruction of stabling yards for 30 trains and a main-tenance facility by 2028.

Under the state’s peak public transport authority’slong-term vision, Stony Point service passengers wouldinterchange at Baxter.

By 2033, the Frankston rail line would be called theBaxter-Craigieburn line and bypass Flinders Street.

Eight trains an hour would run during peak times by2023, rising to nine an hour by 2033 with new signallingslated for installation.

Closer to the present, trackworks to separate city andcountry trains in the west would increase peak servicesfrom five to seven an hour to Frankston by 2016 on the‘cross-city group’ of tracks between the west and Frank-ston.

That grouping is set to break up by 2023; the Frank-ston line would continue to run through the city loop.

Transport Minister Terry Mulder again committed tobuilding a station at Southland shopping centre, a$13 million election promise now set for 2016 due toongoing negotiations with the landlord.

The plan also lists steps to increase passenger numbersto a billion a year by 2031 and tackle a projection that90 per cent of peak services would be overcrowded bythe end of this decade.

The entire metropolitan plan is estimated to cost$30 billion, with the state government looking at privateand public funds to pay for the ambitious plan. But thevision is uncosted and no funding has yet been commit-ted.

PTV chief executive Ian Dobbs said extensions to railservices was pointless before high-speed signalling wasinstalled and bottlenecks in the city eliminated.

“There are no easy, magic wand solutions,” he said.“The reality is there is no point building extensions inthe suburbs unless you can get the trains into the city.”

Opposition transport spokeswoman Fiona Richard-son said passengers would be disappointed with theplan. “The document doesn’t have any costings, itdoesn’t have any detail and it pushes out any majorprojects well beyond 2023.”

Socking pinkThe hockey pitch at the Monash University Frankston campus was a sea of pink for a

McGrath Foundation fund-raising day hosted by the Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club.

More than 100 women took part in practice matches to prepare for the season and to

raise breast cancer awareness. Besides the peninsula and Monash University players,

visiting hockey clubs Bayside and Brunswick also donated to the cause. Pink

decorations, hair ribbons, socks and cupcakes were on display. Some men even

donned pink outfits to help out.


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Frankston Indigenous Nursery ReopensSaturday, 6 April, 9:00am�1:00pm, McCulloch Avenue, next to SES, Seaford Local, drought tolerant plants at affordable prices. Sausage sizzle on the day. The Nursery also opens Wednesdays, 9:00am � 3:00pm.

Frankston�s TV ShowFinal episode screens Sunday, 7 April, 7:30pm; Tuesday, 4:30pm and Wednesday, 9:30am, Channel 31Details: www.frankston.tv

Meet the Mayor and CEOWednesday, 10 April, 9:30am�12:30pm, Frankston Civic Centre; 1:00pm�3:00pm, Langwarrin Customer Service CentreRegister for a 30 minute appointment with the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer and CEO Dennis Hovenden. Appointments also in Seaford and Carrum Downs on 24 April. Bookings: 9784 1801 or [email protected]

Pet Registration Due Wednesday, 10 AprilDetails: www.frankston.vic.gov.au or 1300 322 322.

Business WorkshopsAcacia Room, Civic Centre, enter via Young Street, Frankston� Creating an Online Business: Thursday, 11 April, 6:00pm�9:00pm, $35.

� Getting Tender Notifications: Thursday, 18 April, 6:00pm�8:00pm, $25.

Bookings: 9784 1895 or www.businessfrankston.com.au

FREE Graffiti Removal Wipes Now AvailableMonday�Friday, 8:20am�5:00pm, Council Customer Service Centres�� area? Collect a kit with wipes, gloves and instructions. Police are asking residents to phone Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 to report the identity of �� action please phone 000.

�Tangling� Opening NightThursday, 4 April, 6:00pm, Frankston Arts Centre main gallery, Davey Street, FrankstonAward-winning Australian printmaker �� new exhibition. Live music and refreshments provided. Exhibition closes 5 May. RSVP: 9784 1896 or [email protected]

FREE Frankston FestivaleSunday, 7 April, 1:00pm�5:00pm,Frankston Park, Corner of Plowman Place and Bay Street South, FrankstonThe Frankston Multicultural Community Network�s inaugural event with entertainment, workshops and activities. BYO picnic, alcohol-free please. Details: 0408 148 367.

Food Access NetworkMonday, 8 April, 7:00pm, Frankston Library, upstairs Community Room, Playne Street, Frankston� � �� Gold coin entry includes vegetarian supper. RSVP by 4 April, phone: 9784 1022.

FREE Recycling ToursA great family activity!�� 9:00am�11:00am; second session: 10:00am�12noonCome and see how plastic is sorted from paper, and learn more about what can and can�t go in your recycling bin. Bus from Frankston Civic Centre to and from the Recycling Centre. Bookings: [email protected] or 9768 1628.

Welcoming BabiesFriday, 12 April, Karingal PLACE, 103 Ashleigh Avenue, FrankstonFamilies with babies aged up to 12 months are invited to participate in a FREE Welcoming Baby Ceremony in your neighbourhood. Langwarrin and Frankston North ceremonies in May; Seaford in June and Carrum Downs in July. Please register: 1300 322 322 or [email protected]

FREE Childrens Day Wednesday, 10 April, 10:00am�2:00pm, George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Williams Street, FrankstonLots of family entertainment: Neon Kids, The Mik Maks, Zumba, Nylon Zoo, Ready Steady Go Kids, face painting, Red the Clown, badge making and more. BYO picnic and blanket. Details: 1300 322 842.

� Spotlight WalkMonday, 8 April, 6:00pm�8:00pm, Paratea Bushland Reserve, Paratea Avenue entrance, Frankston South: Suitable for all ages; chidren must be supervised.� Junior ExplorerTuesday, 9 April, 10:00am�12:00pm, Upper Sweetwater Creek, Lawson Avenue entrance, Frankston South: Suitable for supervised children aged 6�12 yearsBookings $5, each program: 1300 342 842 or visitfrankston.com

Local Teen ActivitiesTuesday, 9 April� Skateworld, 4:00pm-6:00pm,

Carrum Downs, $4*� Hip-hop dance workshop, 1:00pm�

3:00pm, Frankston South, FREEThursday, 11 April� Movie Day at Karingal Cinemas, $5*� Sports Day, 1:00pm�4:00pm,

Frankston North Hangout, FREE� Gumball and Adventure Time

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Friday, 12 April� Tie-dying arts day, 1:00pm�3:00pm,

FREE, Carrum Downs Hangout*� Science day, 1:00pm�4:00pm,

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Peninsula athletesscore trip to Hawaii

Chop chop: The beginning of the men’s swimming leg of the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Frankston.Picture: Gary Sissons

BY ALECIA PINNER

THREE athletes from the Mornington PeninsulaTriathlon Club have been selected for the worldchampionships in Hawaii following their star-ring efforts in last month’s Ironman event.

Triathlons are a family affair for the Busch-kuehl boys. Dave Buschkuehl was selected tocompete in Kona, Hawaii following his perform-ance last month; son Nathan, 20, is travelling toFrance next month for the triathlon season; and17-year-old Todd is a promising cyclist whorecently won the road race category at thenational junior mountain climb championships.

‘‘I just love the sport and that gives me a lot ofencouragement, hopefully I can be some sort ofrole model for them,’’ Buschkuehl snr said.

The Langwarrin father said missing out on aHawaii spot at last year’s Ironman Asia-PacificChampionship inspired him to push even harderthis time around.

‘‘I actually struggled in the first half of the runand I thought any chance of Hawaii was goingbackwards but I had my family and friends there

to inspire me. I dug deeper than I ever havebefore and if I had been 40 seconds slower Iwould have finished two places down and wouldhave missed Hawaii.’’

Buschkuehl was ‘‘majorly excited’’ when hefound out at a ceremony last Monday that he hadmade the cut. He placed 13th in the 45-49 agecategory with a time of nine hours and 12minutes. ‘‘It was certainly tough and the swimtook the gloss off the event compared to last yearbecause of the conditions but I went a little bit fa-ster. It was a tough swim even though it wasshort. We were pounding each other.’’

Frankston athlete Julie Baker said althoughHawaii was the ‘‘pinnacle’ of Ironman events,she had decided not to compete in Kona.

‘‘I was born and bred in Frankston and I justwanted to race here. I felt it would be better togive it to someone else who really wanted it. Torace in my home town,with the tri club was thebest.’’

Baker, who has been part of the triathlon clubfor more than 15 years, took out second place inthe 50-54 age group of the Asia-Pacific event

with a time of 10 hours and 41 minutes. She saidhaving the home crowd, including her parentscheering her on, and receiving inspiring Face-book messages, made 12 months of gruellingtraining worthwhile.

‘‘I said in 1998 I’d only do one if it came toFrankston. I never thought it would.’’

Baker looked back on the choppy bay duringthe swimming leg and saw 2000 athletes doing

everything they could to get the best position inthe water.

‘‘It was pretty scary. The winds on EastLinkwere really high too. it was probably my biggestachievement and I’m really proud of it.’’

Mornington Peninsula Triathlon club memberMatt Clark was also selected for Hawaii but wasnot able to comment before the Weekly’s dead-line.


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From the police files, anofficer’s write of passageBY SAMANTHA ROBIN

Fatal memories: Steve Caple has writtenabout his experiences on the frontline.

Picture: Gary Sissons

FRANKSTON highway patrol officerSteve Caple will never forget the manyfatal accidents he has witnessed.

They’re imprinted on his mind andthe senior constable remembers thescenes as vividly as if they had justhappened.

These experiences have spurred himto write a confronting first novel, FatalBlue.

It’s not light reading for the faint-hearted, he warns.

‘‘This is not a pleasant Sunday read.I wanted to give people the reality ofwhat these situations are like. Thingslike knocking on someone’s door andhaving to tell them their kid is dead.

‘‘Some of the incidents are veryhorrific and they have all come frommy own experiences.’’

Fatal Blue goes into depth about thepolice force, particularly how its mem-

bers deal with fatal accidents anddomestic violence.

‘‘I’ve read some terrible books aboutpolice and they always seem to be sad,dejected characters who hate theworld and hate their lives and I wantedto get across the point that we areordinary people who put on theuniform.

‘‘What I wanted to touch on wasdealing with traffic accidents anddomestic violence.

‘‘This book puts you inside theseaccidents. It shows the carnage and thelives each accident impacts.’’

Senior Constable Caple said thebook was for anyone who had everlooked out the car window whendriving past an accident site andwondered what had happened.

‘‘I wanted a book that was confront-ing but easy to read.’’

The book follows several main char-acters, all in the police force.

Set in the late 1980s in Western Aus-tralia, where Senior Constable Caplespent a decade working, the bookcould be adapted to any highwaypatrol in the world — ‘‘policing ismuch the same wherever you go’’.

The new author hopes the book willbe well received and has more books inthe pipeline.

‘‘It’s a very exciting job. I love it.‘‘My job is to make people feel

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Time to fire up smoke alarmsBY ALECIA PINNER

THERE were 91 house fires in Frankston andnearby suburbs last year, prompting fire ser-vices to urge local residents to check that theirfire alarms are in working order.

Statistics released by the CFA showed theseblazes included many preventable residentialfires: 17 in Seaford, 11 in Carrum Downs,seven in Frankston North, six in PattersonLakes, five in Chelsea Heights, four in Skye,three each in Carrum and Frankston Southand two each in Sandhurst and Chelsea.

Local fire brigades are taking part in a state-wide CFA and Metropolitan Fire Brigade cam-paign urging home owners and renters tochange smoke alarm batteries when they turntheir clocks forward when daylight savingends on Sunday.

The MFB’s Commander John Ramplingsaid people were four times more likely to diein fires in houses without working smokealarms.

“We can’t emphasise enough the import-ance of working smoke alarms and the import-ance of smoke alarms installed in correctlocations,” he said.

The number of smoke alarms required

depends on the size of the house but 38 percent of Victorian and Tasmanian homes and46 per cent of rental properties only have oneinstalled.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Steve Warringtonsaid smoke alarms should be located betweeneach bedroom area and the rest of the house.

“If you sleep with your bedroom door shutyou should consider having a smoke alarminside the bedroom. In a multiple storey homea smoke alarm is required on every storey, loc-ated in the path that people will use to evacu-ate,’’ he said.

“It is vital that smoke alarms are located inthe right places, tested regularly and batteriesreplaced annually. So please, at the end of day-light saving when you change back yourclocks, change your smoke alarm batterieswith long-life alkaline batteries.”

Smoke alarms can be tested each month byusing a broom handle to push the button andwaiting for the siren to sound. Batteries shouldbe changed annually and fire alarms replacedeach decade. Only about half of all householdschange their smoke alarm battery every year.

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Activatingthe artsBY HAYDN GODONY

Arts expansion: Frankston Arts Centremanager Robin Batt makes a point to herworkshop group as arts officer BelindaCoo looks on. Picture: Haydn Godony

ABOUT 80 members and supportersof Frankston’s vibrant arts communitygathered last week to brainstorm waysof developing closer links.

The forum-style meeting at Cube 37at Frankston Arts Centre was aimed atgaining ideas on issues including thebest way of co-ordinating all artsactivities in Frankston.

Guest speaker was actor-comedianFiona Harris, who has appeared inPrank Patrol, Spicks and Specks, andSkithouse and on stage.

Based on her own experience, Har-ris stressed the importance of a broadapproach, including a personal web-site, Facebook and LinkedIn pages andusing an agent when appropriate.

The participants broke into eight-member working groups to developways of improving communication byand between regional artists.

Suggestions included establishing aninternet site in which artists could

detail their interests and abilities,allowing potential employers or fellowartists to easily contact them.

The ideas will be assessed by theFrankston Arts Centre.

For more information, call BelindaCook at FAC on 9784 1896.

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Centre up for design awardBY LEE OPITZ

Award contender: Monash Peninsula Activity and Recreation Centre is up for two awards in this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards. Picture: Trevor Mein

THE striking design of the Monash PeninsulaActivity and Recreation Centre has resulted init being nominated for an award in the 2013Victorian Architecture Awards.

The centre is a contender in two categories:the public architecture and interior architec-

ture awards. Designed by Harmer Architec-ture, MPARC is on the peninsula campus ofMonash University and combines teachingand sporting facilities in one building.

It is a hybrid building for university facilit-ies, one that connects with the community andachieves an accredited green star rating inenvironmental sustainability.

The centre not only provides a first-classtraining facility for elite athletes, but is also arecreational facility university staff, studentsand the wider Frankston community.

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Billycart trip leads tohands-on success

Final brick: Amadeo Ferra and Chris Young put the finishing touches on a chicken pen built as part of the Handson Learning program. Picture: Daryl Gordon

BY ALECIA PINNER

A McCLELLAND College student has credited ahands-on learning method with turning his lifearound and inspiring his decision to pursue acareer as a chef.

Chris Young told the Weekly that just threeyears ago he was spending most of his schoolhours in the library because of disruptive beha-viour.

‘‘I was one of the bad kids. I had to go to thelibrary until recess and then I had to go home. Ididn’t make the right choices,’’ he said.

Chris, now 16, said his outlook changed whenHands on Learning teacher Simon Church intro-duced him to the program, which focuses onsocial, trade and life skills.

‘‘On my birthday he took me down to Handson Learning to have a go on a billycart. It wasvery fun and that’s where it started. I’ve changedso much since then, I’m not getting into anyfights.’’

Chris has learned trade skills, including thosenecessary for building and bricklaying, but most

enjoyed the cooking element of the program.His speciality was chocolate chip scones and

he is now working towards a career as a chef.‘‘I would definitely recommend it. It is a great

experience, you get to make a lot of new friendsand it is a great pathway to a career in a trade.’’

Mr Church, a cabinet maker, said that at hisworst Chris was ‘‘quite dangerous’’ but hadimproved dramatically.

‘‘I thought there has got to be something morefor Chris. For nearly 12 months he wasn’t inter-acting with other students and he struggled withfinding an appropriate way to engage. Now wecan leave him alone with power tools or in thekitchen cooking.’’

McClelland College acting principal AmadeoFerra said the program enhanced social skills,self-esteem, life skills and improved attendance.

The students cooked for each other, atetogether and were in charge of shopping on abudget as well as preparing lunches, while con-sidering allergies and tastes.

‘‘They sit down around a table they built them-selves. It is for kids who like to learn in a

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in wages, as it had a five to one student/teacherratio.

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Coastal garden makes waves at show

Green thumb: Rohan Thorn has taken outa prize at the Melbourne InternationalFlower and Garden Show.

BY SAMANTHA ROBIN

BONBEACH resident Rohan Thornhas won first prize in the MelbourneInternational Flower and GardenShow’s achievable gardens competi-tion.

His creative coastal wave gardenwas inspired by his experiences ofliving by the beach.

The garden has a strong focus onbeing resilient against the elements, asMr Thorn is mindful of the effects ofsalt, sand and wind.

He said he wanted to bring a sea-scape environment into the backyardby incorporating a wave design, aswell as showing the natural elementsassociated with the sea.

The garden was part of his studies atHolmesglen, where he is completing adual diploma of landscape design anddiploma of horticulture.

The achievable gardens awardspresent designs by Victorian horticul-ture students as inspiration for thepublic to re-create at home.

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ment head Liz Jansz commended thestudents on their efforts.

“We were so proud of all of the hardwork our horticulture and floristrystudents undertook as part of the Mel-bourne International Flower andGarden Show,’’ she said.

‘‘Taking part in exhibitions andcompetitions such as this provides ourstudents with hands-on experienceand helps them make connections withpeople in the industry.’’

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FRANKSTON police are using exclusionorders to remove people committing drunk,violent or disruptive crimes from centralFrankston and the beach.

Sergeant Sam Booth said that if a magis-trate upheld the order the offender was notallowed back in the designated area borderedby Fletcher Road, Young Street, High Streetand the beach for 12 months.

Police could also choose to issue a banningnotice on the spot, which prevented the per-son from visiting the designated area forthree days.

Sergeant Booth said exclusion orders wereexecuted under the Liquor Control ReformAct for specific offences committed in or nearlicensed venues.

In February, a 39-year-old Frankston mangot an exclusion notice for repeatedlycarrying homemade knives in the centralactivities area. ‘‘This is effective and we aregoing to push it more,’’ Sergeant Booth said.

Nailgun shotsA 25-year-old Frankston woman was at homewith her four-year-old daughter and a 42-year-

old man when nails were shot through thefront window of her Warrawee Circuit homelast Tuesday morning. The woman told policeshe thought the nailgun was a firearm untilnails were found inside the house. Witnessesreported hearing six shots and what soundedlike an eight-cylinder vehicle. The attackhappened about 1.45am. Information toFrankston police on 9784 5590 or Crime Stop-pers on 1800 333 000.

Grass fire closes train lineA grass fire in Seaford caused the closure of theFrankston train line at 1pm last Wednesday.Six crews attended the fire, in the bushlandbacking on to Kananook Creek, near the inter-section of Railway Parade and ArmstrongsRoad. Metro was given the all-clear to reopenthe line about 2pm. The fire continued tosmoulder at 10.20pm. Police launched Opera-tion Firesetter, to prevent arson in Frankston,the same day. They conducted patrols inFrankston’s high-risk bushfire areas and visitedshopping centres, fire stations, fast food stores,petrol stations, schools and the council. ActingSergeant Brendan Leihy said providing a high-visibility police presence deterred criminalsfrom lighting fires on hot days.

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Touch of magic: Elio Simonetti willperform at Centro Karingal.

Enjoy a pinch of the impossible theseschool holidays at Centro Karingal whenThe Magic Show takes centre stage.

The action-packed show is presented byinternationally renowned conjuring coupleElio Simonetti and Eva Salleh.

Simonetti became intrigued with the worldof magic when he was aged only 10.

“I used to wash cars for pocket money. I wasasked to wash caravans that belonged to acircus,” Simonetti said.

It wasn’t the flying trapeze or tightropewalker that impressed him, it was the con-juror. “I thought his act was the most marvel-lous thing I’d ever seen. So I decided right thento become a magician.”

Simonetti has performed for the Englishroyal family and the president of Italy.

Eva Salleh joined Simonetti 16 years ago.Salleh, who grew up surrounded by showbusiness, made her television debut in hernative home of Singapore at the tender ageof four.

Simonetti and Salleh are now based inMelbourne but travel the world enthrallingaudiences with their energetic approach to the

art of deception. “We particularly enjoyperforming in shopping centres,” Simonettisaid.

“It gives us a chance to bring magic to themasses and expose families to a form of livetheatre that they wouldn’t normally see.”

Their wizardry appeals equally to childrenand grown-ups — “children love the anticsand colour and adults are intrigued by theillusions”.

They’re also carrying on a long tradition.“Itinerant troupes would travel into a townand put on a show in the village square,”Simonetti said. “A shopping centre is themodern-day version of the bygone piazza. It’swhere people gather to socialise. So we’rereally just doing what our magical prede-cessors once did.”

The sorcery of Elio Simonetti and Eva Sallehcan be seen in The Magic Show at CentroKaringal from Tuesday, April 9 to Saturday,April 13 at 11am and 1pm daily. Admission isfree.


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Reunion tohonour anicon’s past

Long history: Mick Mace has a strong connection with the former Balcombe Apprentices School. Picture: Gary Sissons

The colourful history of a former military site will be celebrated on thepeninsula next month. LEE OPITZ reports.

Service memories: Lance Corporal Mick Mace (withcigarette) in Borneo, circa 1945.

The long history of Balcombe Barracks willbe on parade during a special commemora-tion to mark 30 years since the closure of

the camp’s last transition into the Army Appren-tices School.

And for Seaford resident and guest of honour,World War II veteran and decorated soldier Ser-geant Ray ‘Mick’ Mace (retired), it will be anopportunity to catch up with old friends.

The Mt Martha site was used as an overnighthalt, bivouac site and field training area for Mel-bourne militia units since the late 1800s, but itwasn’t until the Second World War that land wassecured to establish a more permanent camp.

The first huts at the Balcombe Army Campwere erected in 1939 and the Footscray Regimentmachine gunners were the first to move in, alongwith militia who were relegated to tents. Other‘guests’ around this time were the 1st US MarineDivision which would practice beach landingsoff the nearby Dromana cliffs, and the ‘SeaBees’construction brigade.

Heritage officer for the Army ApprenticesAssociation of Australia, Norm Wells, says thatduring the war years, more than 24 units of themobilised 4th Division CMF Militia Forces werestationed at Balcombe. Other tenants includedthe Armoured Fighting Vehicle School, RAAFStaff School and a Z Special Unit (disguised asMt Martha Research Station) which taught

languages and signals and, for a short time,included a classified espionage unit.

The 13 Light Horse Regiment were alsoresidents as it retrained with motorised vehiclesafter surrendering their mounts.

‘‘At the end of 1942 the headquarters of 1st USMarine Division and many of its troops arrivedat the camp after a six-month campaign inGuadalcanal for rest and refit. Other members ofthe 19,000-man division [with almost halfsuffering malaria] were accommodated atBallarat, the Melbourne Cricket Ground andLangwarrin camp,’’ Mr Wells says. While theywere there, three marines were presented withtheir nation’s highest award for valour, the USCongressional Medal of Honour.

Mt Martha House was utilised as an USofficers club accommodating senior marineofficers during their stay. So affected by their stayat the camp, the 1st US Marines adopted the Vic-torian Southern Cross emblem as its badge andWaltzing Matilda as its official divisional tune.

After the war, the Australian Regular Armystruggled to find skilled tradesman in a boominglocal economy and in 1948 decided to establishits own school at Balcombe to train 15-17 yearold army apprentices in various trades, Mr Wellssays.

Following a competitive selection process, onAugust 2, 1948 the first intake of 63 AustralianRegular Army apprentices from across Australiabegan their training in 11 various trades in thecamp’s old, unheated huts.

It was about this time that Mick Mace (MBE,MM) of the Royal Australian Engineers made hismark on the camp. Mr Mace and other membersof the regiment arrived there to resurrect the oldhuts for the new apprentices.

‘‘It was a shambles; a lot of things had beenstolen from the camp and there was no moneyaround, so we had to scrounge what we could.Everyone had to bog in and help, officers and all,but even so the first couple of intakes only had afew classrooms and nothing else.’’

What was supposed to take three months tooknine, and in the end about 30 civilians wererecruited to help complete the job.

But it was his role in creating the camp’simpressive sporting field that the companysergeant is best remembered. Borrowing a largebulldozer he spent hours working into the nightcarving out a sporting field that still bears his

name. ‘‘Mick is a legend in the association,’’ MrWells said.

The initial enlistment period for armyapprentices was nine years — three years of tradeand military training; a year of on-the-jobtraining, and the remainder in Army Field Forcetrade employment.

From its first intake of 63 apprentices,enlistment in the school grew to 200 each yearuntil it relocated to new facilities in Bonegilla atthe end of 1982 which could cater for up to 300apprentices. It was only then that femaleapprentices were accepted into the school. Thisschool closed in 1998.

Balcombe Army Camp was decommissionedand closed in early 1983 and control of the landwas passed on to the Mornington Shire forredevelopment.

Today, the only things that remain of the milit-ary training facilities is the US marine memorialgates built by apprentices in 1954, and the fam-ous Mace Oval with its brick spectator terracing.

In its 50-year history, the Army ApprenticeScheme trained 7500 tradesmen includingarchitectural draughtsmen, blacksmiths,bricklayers, carpenters and joiners, electricians,

electrical fitters, fitters and turners, motormechanics, plumbers, telecommunicationmechanics, welders, musicians and clerks.

About 760 apprentices were latercommissioned as officers, and 26 appointedas staff officers.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the closure ofthe Balcombe Barracks, apprentices and repre-sentatives from signals, survey, music, USmarines and the Women’s Royal AustralianArmy Corps and civilian staff who served at thebarracks are invited to attend a special reunionweekend on May 3-5. For details, go toaustarmyapprentice.org, call Frank Maloney on0418 728 181 or email [email protected].

Mr Mace, 90, hopes his health holds up and hecan be there for the reunion.

The public is also invited to attend theunveiling of history boards detailing the historyof the apprentice school and the barracks atBalcombe Grammar School on Saturday, May 4from 2-3.30pm, and attend a commemorativemarch and service at 9am the following day atMemorial Park, Barkly Street, Mornington

The history boards will be moved to the MaceOval car park.


Peninsula farewell tour for ‘President’The peninsula will be included in a popular band’s farewell tour,HAYDN GODONY reports.

Rocking it out: President Roots in action. Picture: Haydn Godony

Described as an ‘‘alt-country, folk-rockingblues outfit of smile-inducing con-sequence’’, President Roots have gathered

a dedicated following as a good-time band.Band principal Simon Dodd is joined in the

current line-up by Greg Coles on drums, PeteDawson on bass and Tony Byrne on keyboards.Guitarist Chris Stockley (ex Dingoes) is a part-time member and occasionally there is a trom-bone player.

In June, founding front man Simon Dodd isreturning to England where his wife has accepteda position lecturing at Cambridge University.

His two older sons will stay in Australia whilehis youngest will attend high school in Britain.

“We’re going to do some wrap-up gigs, includ-ing a Bob Dylan tribute show at RoseGPO and afarewell show at Baha,” Dodd said from hisBlairgowrie home.

“But the boys are going to come over to dosome UK gigs in September and then we’ll haveto see . . .” A fifth President Roots album,

possibly titled Late Night Radio is in the worksand tentatively planned for release next year. “SoI might pop back and do some shows for that,”Dodd said.

“At the moment it’s a bit of a tumultuous time,shall we say. I’ll pick things up with my musicalfriends in Britain but my intention is to try andkeep something bubbling here as well.’’

The previous album, Feelin’ Fooled, wasnamed album of the week by the ABC andenjoyed a broad base of airplay.

When performing solo, Dodd usually throws afew Dylan tunes into his set. “I’ve got about halfa dozen, so Sam at the GPO said ‘How aboutdoing a Dylan show?’, which meant I had tolearn a lot of new lyrics but I’ve got that done.’’

Hurricane, I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight, AllAlong the Watchtower, Lay Lady Lay, Mr Tam-bourine Man, Tangled Up in Blue, Like a RollingStone, Blowin’ in the Wind and perhaps RainyDay Women are included. “I start with 45minutes of solo acoustic that focuses on the

earlier stuff. Then the guys join me for songsfrom the full band. The Dylan thing is moreof a side-project with a sympathetic relationship

to what we do anyway,” Dodd said.The new album will contain original tracks,

although a Dylan cover may be included.

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Classical concert: Peninsula Music Society will present the

Streeton Trio playing works by Haydn, Rachmaninov and

Mendelssohn at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road,

Mornington from 7.30pm on Saturday, April 13. Details: 5975 3040.

Hearing tests: The Australian Hearing bus will offer free hearing

checks at Karingal Centro, Cranbourne Road, from 10am-3pm on

Monday, April 15. Go to the ANZ entrance. Details: 8781 3700.

Glass shoe: Panorama Theatre Company will present Rodgers and

Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the ‘enchanted edition’ with a twist, at

Frankston Arts Centre from April 12-21. Details:

panoramatheatre.com.au.

Go natural: Peninsula Field Naturalists Club will meet at 8pm on

Wednesday, April 10 at 16 High Street, Frankson, when Simon

Watharow of Wildlife Secrets magazine will speak about snakes and

reptiles. Details: Judy, 9775 4231.

History search: Mornington Peninsula Family History Society will

meet at 1.30pm on Saturday in the Frankston South Community

Centre, Towerhill Road, when the topic will be internet searches.

Cost: $5. Details: 9785 6814.

Creek meet: Kananook Creek Association’s annual meeting is at

7.30pm tomorrow at the Senior Citizens Talbot Hall, Broughton

Avenue, Seaford. All welcome. Details: 9781 3071

Social set: Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany

Avenue, Frankston North, has a new social and recreational group,

for ages 55 plus, at 10am each Friday. Playtime for 3-7 year olds is

from 10am-1pm on Friday, April 12. Details: 9786 1445 or

[email protected].

Fine folk: Peninsula Folk Club meets on Sunday at Frankston Bowls

Club, Yuille Street. A harmony workshop and the songs of John

Denver will feature. Jam at 5.30, stage acts from 6.30pm. Cost: $7.

Details: Vince, 0418 381 668.

Langy classes: Langwarrin Community Centre has classes in

sustainable gardens and professional writing, iPads, computers,

MYOB, digital photos and MS Office. Vacancies exist in the school

holiday and childcare programs. Details: 9789 7653.

Call trumps: A friendly card group plays 500 at Mahogany

Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North, at

7.30pm each Wednesday. Cost: $3. Details: 9786 1445.

Karingal classes: Karingal Neighbourhood House, 103 Ashleigh

Avenue, Frankston, has places in occasional childcare. Classes

include sketching and drawing, beading, scrapbooking, playgroup,

computers and cupcakes. Details: Lisa, 8786 6656.

Childcare: Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum

Downs, has available spots in occasional childcare from 1-4pm each

Thursday. A waiting list applies for morning care. Details: 9782 0133.

Play time: Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany

Avenue, Frankston North, has a tots playgroup from 1-3pm each

Tuesday. Cost: $4 each family. Details: 9786 1445.

Carer support: Grow Better Together carer support group helps

friends and family of those affected by mental health issues and

meets regularly in Frankston. Details: 1800 558 268.

Get InvolvedActivity: Listen out for rebitts and help Melbourne’s waterways.

When: Throughout this month.

What: Frog monitors across Melbourne will be listening at rivers,

creeks and wetlands during Melbourne Water’s annual autumn

frog census.

Details: Waterwatch co-ordinator Richard Akers says the

presence of frogs generally indicates a healthy waterway. “With

the recent rain and more likely to follow, frogs will be taking

advantage of puddles along roadsides and damp areas to lay

their eggs,” he said. “Anyone can get involved with the frog

census, you don’t need to be an expert in frog identification and

they can be heard anywhere from backyards to local parks.

Melbourne Water analyses all recordings sent in by volunteers

and provides a report so you know exactly what species you

have heard.’’ The data is used to help determine where frog

numbers are declining and where rehabilitation of wetland for

endangered species, such as the growling grass frog, is working.

Contact: For more information on how to sign up, go to

frogs.melbournewater.com.au. The website also includes

examples of frog calls and a list of frogs found across Melbourne

plotted from previous surveys.

Plant puppetry: A workshop for children aged from 5-12 will be heldat Eden Gardens, corner of Nepean Highway and Canadian BayRoad, Mt Eliza, on Wednesday, April 10. Children will use naturalmaterials found in the garden to create their own puppets andperform a puppet show with their creations. Participants will alsopot up a small plant to take home. Cost: $16 per child. Details,bookings: edengardens.com.au.

Send details by noon on the Wednesday beforepublication to [email protected] or See & Do, Suite 2, 10 BlameyPlace, Mornington 3931.


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23 Bowen Street, McCraeBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Living areas: Open-plan kitchen, family and meals area,lounge and dining room, downstairs living roomThe rest: High vaulted timber ceilings, feature brick walls,timber panelling, decked balcony, bay views, bush setting,ducted heating, ducted vacuumPrivate salePrice: $590,000- $650,000Agent: Eview Frankston, 8781 3888An amazing outlook and bay views over

bushland set this three-bedroom, two-bathroom property apart from others in

the area.

Among its notable features are a large open-plan living room with a vaulted ceiling, brick fea-ture walls and timber panelling.

This area leads out to the amazing massivedeck with great bay views.

The kitchen is light and bright with timberbenchtops, gas cooking and a dishwasher. Itadjoins the open-plan living room and also has alovely aspect.

The main bedroom is upstairs and has accessto the deck. It has clear bay views and is completewith built-in wardrobes and an en suite.

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ing area which provides give flexibility and livingoptions.

The property has been set back off the streetand has an amazingly tranquil feel.

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With the beaches and cafes in easy reach,this is a great property and represents a greatopportunity to purchase affordable bay views.

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30 Deanswood Drive,SomervilleAuction: Saturday, April 20 at11amPrice: $390,000-$420,000Agent: Harcourts Hastings,5970 7333

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BEACHSIDE OF FREEWAYLocated in quiet street on 693m2 approx block, this 3 bedroom BV offers polished floors, lounge/dining, gas heating, kitchen/meals, good backyard. Currently let to excellent tenant for $290 per week. Walk to beach and Woolworths.

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DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!Only 800 metres to beach and Woolworths and easy stroll to station and shops this spacious older style 4 bedroom weatherboard with double carport and huge double garage/man cave. Set on large 893m2 approx. block in quiet street. Suit developers or investors.

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1/19 Hodges Street, SeafordPrivate salePrice: $310,000Agent: Veitch Seaford, 9786 2933

This spacious three-bedroom house is on acompact block in group of three units.Established gardens surround the unit that

includes an en suite to the main bedroom, andspacious living areas.

Gas ducted heating and split-systemairconditioning ensure comfort throughout theseasons in this well-maintained property.

The kitchen, which adjoins the family room,has a wall oven, hotplates and a dishwasher.

There is slate tiling in the family and diningarea.

A garage and two extra car spaces ensure thereis ample car parking space.

This unit is in a quiet street, surrounded bylovely homes.

In sought after Seaford, this property would beideal for the first home buyer, or investor or thosewanting to downsize.


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HastingsShop 10, 14 High Street 03 5970 7333www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Hastings 5/21 Spring Street

Designed with lifestyle in mind these exquisite architecturally designed & luxuriously appointed 3 & 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residences are the perfect opportunity for those looking to downsize in style! Located in this prime waterside location & within this boutique gated community these stunning properties boast a large open plan living area, master bedroom with walk in robe & en-suite, stylish kitchen & contemporary central bathroom. While outside enjoy the spacious private landscaped gardens & custom built pergola. Special features include; GDH, ducted refrigerative cooling, stone bench tops, porcelain tiles, high ceilings, full height doors, security system, quality blinds, fly screens, water tank, remote gates & remote lock up garages with internal access.

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8 Blake Court, Mt ElizaPrivate salePrice: $980,000-plusAgent: Harcourts Hastings, 5970 7333

Set on established grounds of about 2650square metres, this elegant residence is in one

of Mt Eliza’s finest court positions.An authentic terrace style home, the premium

family residence offers six luxuriously finishedbedrooms of gracious proportions and withabundant natural light.

From the inviting entry foyer and dominatedby high ceilings throughout, the floor planincludes considerable living and dining areaswith adjoining granite kitchen sharing views tothe pool and the established grounds.

Integrating perfectly to the outdoor livingdimension, the home has an expansive

entertainment area with plumbed barbecue andgas-heated spa.

A pool house includes a bar, a fully servicedand recently renovated bathroom, store roomand the option of dividing off a bedroom subjectto council approval.

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HastingsShop 10, 14 High Street 03 5970 7333www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

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Hotham Terrace - Classic Elegance, Consummate Luxury

Set on established grounds of 2,650sq.m (approx) & exclusively located off Humphries Rd is this elegant & private residence set within one of Mount Eliza’s finest positions. An authentic terrace style home built using recycled bricks, lead lighting, chandeliers, fireplaces & feature doors from the original ‘Hotham House’. The true Mount Eliza lifestyle, the neatly landscaped & well established front garden leads to the inviting entrance of this imposing lifestyle property. From the inviting entry foyer, dominated by high ceilings throughout, the expansive floor-plan includes considerable living & dining areas with adjoining granite kitchen sharing views onto the pool & the rear grounds. Comprehensively appointed with open fire places, ducted heating, cooling & vacuum, DLUG with remote door, high ceilings & quality drapes. The home spills onto an expansive entertaining area with plumbed BBQ & heated spa. The pool house includes a bar, renovated bathroom & a bedroom (STCA).

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It will be tight at the top in Nepean

Reigning champ: Sorrento celebrate last season’s premiership. Picture: Gary Sissons

Sorrento is chasing a historic fourthconsecutive Nepean Leaguepremiership but Rye and Dromana arehell bent on turning the tables on theSharks. Frankston Bombers haverecruited well and Rosebud andHastings are on the up. BRADMcGRATH and MORGAN COLEreport.

SORRENTOCoach: Nick Claringbold.Captain: Ben McCormack.Last year: Premiers.Ins: Steven Baker (EDFL), Todd Daniher (Ver-mont), Ryan Jeffery (Knox), James Hallahan(Sandringham).Outs: Dalton Sanderson (Tocumwal), GlennBoyington (Rosebud), Jonathan Squire (Uni-versity Blues).Final word: The reigning premier has shown it isintent on winning a fourth successive flag withseveral major signatures over the summer. TheSharks have appealed against a lifetimesuspension handed to former St Kilda tagger andstar recruit Steven Baker after the MPNFL tribu-nal handed him a six-week ban, effectively end-ing his career because of a nationwide 16-weekcareer suspension limit.

DROMANACoach: Gavin Artico.Captain: Ricky Johnston.Last year: Runners-up.Ins: Daniel Gormley (Mt Eliza), Matt Neratzglou(Mt Eliza), Adam Lourey (Mt Eliza), DanielWaddell (Frankston YCW), Christian Ongarello(Frankston Dolphins), Mike Falconer (Chelten-ham).Outs: Steven Gaertner (NEAFL).Final word: The unlucky runner-up of last seasonhas left no stone unturned in its bid to turn thetables on Sorrento with several talented recruits.Dromana has been rocked by the last-minutedeparture of former St Kilda rookie Gaertner.

ROSEBUDCoach: Nick Jewell.Captain: Ryan Spooner.Last year: 5th.Ins: Brad McDonald (Somerville), Matt Payne(QAFL), Chris Dew (Heatherton), Cade Willi-ams (Dromana), Chris Zurek (Thomastown),Ben Duncanson (St Kilda City), Glenn Boyington(Sorrento).Outs: Tom Barrand (Rye).Final word: The Buds already boasted a powerfulmidfield before the acquisition of Matt Payne.New coach Nick Jewell, who is unlikely to play,said the bulk of the Buds’ recruits were midfield-ers, which would give him the freedom to swingmore of their on-ballers forward.

FRANKSTON BOMBERSCoach: Duncan Proud.Captain: Hayden Moore.Last year: 6th.Ins: Damien Adkins (Meeniyan Dumbalk Unit-

ed), Marcus Bate (Somerville), Jason Bedford ,Duncan Proud , Al Williams (Karingal).Outs: Brad Wakeling (Frankston YCW), BradHarvey (TSL), Mitch Bosward (Frankston Dol-phins).Final word: The Bombers were not far off thepace last season and a finals appearance looks onthe cards if they can improve under new coachDuncan Proud. Proud and fellow Karingalrecruit Al Williams will add someserious starch to the Bombers’ back line.

PEARCEDALECoach: Ben Cadd.Captain: Luke Murray.Last year: 10th.Ins: Dylan Hoare (Frankston YCW), RohanSwan, Chris Hensby (Clarence).Outs: Tony Lester (Frankston YCW), DamienMcCormack (retired), Nick Wilcox (Pines).Final word: The big blow for the Cats is DamienMcCormack’s decision to take the year off. Butcoach Cadd remains positive that the Cats canimprove. Rohan Swan is the tall backman theycraved while Chris Hensby will add some gruntto the midfield. Dual Frankston YCW premier-ship player Dylan Hoare is a big acquisition.

RED HILLCoach: Gary Colling.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 8th.Ins: James McCall (SAAFL), Kane Hitchener(year off), Brayden Money (Mornington), JesseAlbrecht (South Mornington).Outs: Shane Hickey, Chris Farmer (retired), DanMcNamara (overseas).Final word: The loss of Shane Hickey, whomoved with work, and Daniel McNamara’s deci-sion to travel this season are blows to Red Hill.But ruckman Kane Hitchiner has returned after a

season off and former Dandenong StingrayJames McCall has returned after a stint in theamateurs in South Australia.

HASTINGSCoach: Glenn Michie.Captain: To be announcedLast year: 4th.Ins: Taylor Stratton (Keysborough), DamienStone (Karingal), Tony Mirrabello (Ballarat),Will Jolly (Somerville), Nic Raines (EDFL), KaneStratton (Soccer), Josh Mullgherin, TimChurchin.Outs: Kyle Pinto (Hampton Rovers), MatthewRobbins (Ormond), Mark Deveraux (HamptonRovers), Adam Jago (Bendigo), Jake and BenRoss (Crib Point).Final word: The Blues have suffered a number ofdepartures over the off-season with former West-ern Bulldogs forward Matthew Robbins andKyle Pinto heading the list. But TaylorStratton, Damien Stone and Nic Raines arehuge recruits.

DEVON MEADOWS:Coach: Brent Clinnick.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 9th.Ins: Chris Doria (Collingwood VFL), HeathBlack (Nhill), Troy Aust (Poowong), TommyAnderson (Eastern Ranges), Patty Chin(Beaconsfield), Jordan Stephen (Western Austra-lia), Gavin Kerr (Cranbourne), Tom Bennett(Lang Lang).Outs: David Velardo (Oakleigh District), DaveRyderFinal word: Devon Meadows was still finding itsfeet in the Nepean Division last season and BrentClinnick will be confident of improving on itsninth place last year. Chris Doria heads the Pan-thers’ list of recruits while Patti Chin, Troy Aust

and Jordan Stephen should be more than handy.

CRIB POINT:Coach: Dave Lawson.Captain: Luke Herrington.Last year: 6th.Ins: Jake and Ben Ross (Hastings), Jayden Espen-cheild (overseas), Daniel White (year off).Outs: Dean Warry (Warrigal).Final word: Crib Point performs better thanexpected every year and it’s hard to see them slip-ping too far this season. The Magpies have mis-sed the finals by percentage the past two seasonsand coach Lawson will be hoping the return ofseveral former players will be enough to pushthem into the top five.

RYE:Coach: Ben Holmes.Captain: Rhett Sutton.Last year: 3rd.Ins: Gary Conyers, Troy Wright (East Ring-wood), Matt Siberaas (Karingal), Tom Barrand(Rosebud), Tim Mazzerach (Dromana).Outs: Justin Van Unen (Vermont), Sam Smith(year off).Final word: The burning question is who willkick the goals at Rye after the sensational JustinVan Unen departed for Vermont. Coach Holmesis expecting to spend more time forward himselfwhile recruits Troy Wright and Gary Conyerswill also spend time forward.

SOMERVILLECoach: Leigh Stewart.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 11th.Ins: Thomas Bourke (Kyneton), Jared Ewers(Blackwood, SA).Outs: Emilio Bitters (Mornington), Chris King(GSFL, South Australia), Brad Mcdonald (Rose-bud), Tim Churchin (Hastings).Final word: The Eagles did not have much to cel-ebrate last year, narrowly dodging the woodenspoon. Somerville lost plenty of experience overthe post season with the departures of Emilio Bit-ters, Brad Mcdonald and Chris King. The Eagleswill look to improvement from within, youngguns Rowen Hogenbirk, Rhys Palmer and JustinAllsop all impressing at senior level last year.

TYABB:Coach: Brad Coller.Captains: Matt Dimkos and Ethan RahillyLast year: 12th.Ins: Tim Ball, Nathan Berry (VAFA), CameronGalbraith (Pearcedale), Greg Pullen (SouthMornington), Steve Conlan (NSW), Ash Fenech(year off).Outs: Rob Beswick (Koo Wee Rup), Chris Dora(Devon Meadows), Andrew Driscoll, MatthewGrazules (Keilor), Scott Pickersgill (retired),Hayden Turner (retired).Final word: Tyabb had a year to forget last sea-son, mustering up just the four wins and claimingthe wooden spoon. Despite the poor run of formand the crippling injuries to senior players therewere signs it was on the cusp of turning thecorner.


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Flying high: Seaford’s Kane Smith will again be a key player for the Tigers.Picture: Daryl Gordon Reigning champ: Frankston YCW celebrates last year’s flag.

The ins, outs and season’s hopesFrankston YCW is gunning for a fourth successive Peninsula League premiership, butthe challengers are coming thick and fast with Bonbeach, Karingal and Mt Eliza all setto contend. BRAD McGRATH and MORGAN COLE report.

PINESCoach: Stephen Ryan.Captain: Jimmy Messina.Last year: 9th.Ins: Jonathon Edwards (Somerville),David McLaren (Highett).Outs: Nil.Final word: Pines finished strongly lastseason to avoid the wooden spoon.The Pythons have bolstered their listwith several inclusions and have notlost anyone from last season. Theyoung Ryan-coached outfit will needserious improvement from theiryoungsters if they are to push up thePeninsula League ladder. The likes ofskipper Jimmy Messina will need tolead from the front.

KARINGALCoach: Brendan Dunne.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 3rd.Ins: Harley Ambrose (St Paul’s).Outs: Bevan Malloy (retired), DuncanProud, Al Williams, Jason Bedford(Frankston Bombers), Damien Stone(Hastings).Final word: Karingal has been hit bystar defenders Duncan Proud and AlWilliams joining Frankston Bomberswhile Bevan Molloy has retired. Theyhave recruited Southern Football

League star Harley Ambrose and hispre-season form suggests he’ll be morethan handy. Coach Dunne has triedseveral players in the key defensiveposts over the pre-season and expectto see Dan Noble spend some time inthe backline.

FRANKSTON YCWCoach: Tony Barry.Captain: Anthony Barry.Last year: Premier.Ins: Brad Wakeling (FrankstonBombers).Outs: Daniel Wadell (Dromana),Dylan Hoare (Pearcedale), Lew Rob-erts.Final word: Coach Tony Barry hasvowed to start trickling youth throughhis senior line-up as they prepare forlife after veterans like Eames, Barryand Tellis, who are entering their twi-light years. The Stonecats will againpush for the flag with most of theirlist from last year’s flag returningfor atilt at their fourth successive premier-ship. Eames has stayed at the Stone-

cats despite rumours he was targetedby several cashed-up clubs.

BONBEACHCoach: Steve Capp.Captain: Shane McDonald.Last year: 4th.Ins: Dylan Jones (Sandringham), JackBeasley (Vermont), Gary Carpenter(Chelsea).Outs: Ash Simpson (Ballarat).Final word: The Sharks were some-thing of a surprise packet last year,clawing their way into a semi-final andupsetting Seaford in their eliminationfinal. The return of a fully fit AnthonyRaso, having finally shaken his injurywoes, and the addition of classy for-mer Vermont midfielder Jack Beasleyand ex-Sandringham ruckmanDylan Jones puts them in goodshape. Bonbeach has flourishedunder coach Steve Capp and we aretipping them to push deep intoSeptember.

LANGWARRINCoach: Paul Wheatley.

Captain: Daniel Wehner.Last year: 8th.Ins: Scott Sienkiewicz (FrankstonDolphins), Luke Damon (Chelsea),Beau Muston, Jimi Johnson, MichaelHatch, Steve O’Brien.Outs: Jon Hay (Shepparton), DaleEames (Hurstbridge).Final word: Langwarrin has recruitedwell, including former Hawthornplayer Beau Muston, and will beexpecting an improved season underformer Melbourne player Paul Wheat-ley who is expecting to play this sea-son if his body holds up. The Roosshould be pushing for finals if theirtalented younger brigade can continueto improve. Several senior playersreturning to the club will also benefitthe Roos’ youngsters while ex-Stingray Jimi Johnson should have alarge impact.

SEAFORDCoach: Craig McIndoe.Captain: Dean Kemble.Last year: 5th.Ins: Mark Di Blasio (Heatherton),

Cruze Tohiariki (Meeniyan DumbalkUnited), Dylan Crump (overseas),Mitch Finn.Outs: Michael Kraska (Dalyston),Luke Smith (Noble Park), Chris Irving(Frankston).Final word: The Tigers have been hithard by departures. Most notablyskipper Michael Kraska, while ace on-baller Chris Irving is trying his hand atVFL level. The Tigers have snaredHeatherton captain Mark Di Blasio,who can play a variety of positions.Coach McIndoe is confident theTigers will again be around thefringes of the top five. Young ruckmanMitch Finn played a handful ofgames for the Tigers at the beginningof last season and a full year outof him will be a huge boost for theTigers.

CHELSEACoach: Paul Carbis.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 6th.Ins: Brett Brisbane (Peninsula), FiaTootoo (Glen Waverley), CurtisBywater (Frankston Dolphins), GavinMarusic (Frankston Dolphins), Hud-son Thomas (Bentleigh), RhysMcMurray (Old Haileybury), RichardJaroszczuc (Dolphins), Joel Connelly


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Dolphins prove a drawcard

New challenge:Frankston YCWruckman AshEames battles withformer Mt Elizaruckman ScottSimpson inlast year’sPeninsula Leaguegrand final.Picture: Gary Sissons

SCOTT Simpson is just one playerwho signifies a new dawn at VFL clubFrankston Dolphins.

Dolphins coach Simon Goosey hap-pily talks about how the club is now a‘‘destination of choice’’ and how it’s somuch easier to lure players to theFrankston Oval these days.

This stems from the fact theDolphins have been a fertile breedingground for AFL clubs since Gooseytook the reins several seasons ago.

The names Edwards, Baguley, Hib-berd, Osborne and Martin are allformer Dolphins now running aroundin the big league.

Simpson, the former Geelongrookie, is the new breed of Dolphin,the one with ambition and belief thatGoosey’s VFL team can give him apathway back to the AFL.

Fresh from a dominant season in thePeninsula League, Simpson and MtEliza teammates Sam Lloyd andMichael Lourey decided to join theDolphins. So did the cream of the cropfrom the recently graduated Dande-nong Stingrays, with Jason Pongracic,who was one of the hard-luck storiesof the AFL draft, among them.

‘‘I am feeling great, my body is in thebest shape it’s ever been in,’’ Simpsonsaid.

‘‘I am looking forward to playing areally high standard of footy.’’

Simpson has been trialled at centre-half back over the pre-season and hasimpressed in the unfamiliar role. TheDolphins finally have a versatile and

talented list. Goosey has spokenextensively about how excited he isthat the Dolphins will have multipletargets in attack this season withSimpson, Lloyd, Khan Haretuku andLourey poised to make an impact.

Lloyd in particular has caught theeye over the pre-season. The formerDeniliquin high flyer played severalgames with Bendigo in the VFL lastyear after catching the eye of Essendonrecruiting staff.

‘Having [Sam] Lloydy and Mike[Lourey] has made it a pretty smoothtransition,’’ Simpson said.

‘‘We have had a really good pre-season, there’s a really good feeling atthe club right now.’’

The Dolphins have lost severalexciting talents over the off-seasonwith Kyle Martin (Collingwood),Dylan Van Unen (Essendon) and LeighOsborne (Gold Coast) going on to big-ger and better things.

But the Mt Eliza trio, Seaford starChris Irving, former star ruckmanRussell Gabriel, Brisbane Lions rookieJosh Dyson and Collingwood rookieDaniel Farmer are all new facesexpected to have an impact.

Goosey and the Dolphins haveexperimented heavily over the pre-season with strong showings againstPort Melbourne, Sandringham andCoburg. — Morgan Cole

Frankston Dolphins begin their VFLseason against Casey Scorpions atCasey Fields from 2pm on Sunday.

Picture: Gary Sissons Regrouping: Mt Eliza will have to overcome the mental demons of losing last year’s grand final. Picture: Daryl Gordon

for a shot at glory(year off), Mitch Clarke (Noble Park).Outs: Anthony Lewis (Parkdale),Steve Harrison and Nigel Carmody(retired), Scott McLeod (FrankstonYCW), Luke Damon (Langwarrin),Gary Carpenter (Bonbeach), Sam Car-penter (Wangaratta Rovers), FabianDe Luca (retired), Dean Gentle (Keys-borough), Luke Damon (Langwarrin).Final word: It’s hard to pin downChelsea’s prospects for season 2013after a heavy turnover of players. Newcoach Paul Carbis, who was on thecoaching staff at Frankston Dolphinslast season, has brought in some talentbut they have lost some seriously goodplayers. Fia Tootoo, the human batter-ing ram, is one to watch while the Dol-phins contingent to join the clubshould all be handy players. TheSeagulls are yet to appoint a captain,with Ryan Stewart, Nizan Abdullahand Rory Gregg in the mix.

EDITHVALE-ASPENDALECoach: Troy Shannon.Captain: Tim Mannix.Last year: 10th.Ins: Adam Budge (Old Haileybury),Matt Quinn (Chelsea Heights), ClayWilliams (Caulfield Grammar), Mark-ham Johnson (Keilor), Drew Westfield(Keilor), Matty Kremmer (Caulfield

Grammar), Tim Mavric (Sandring-ham).Outs: Beau Turner.Final word: The Troy Shannon-coached outfit was disappointing lastseason. Several talented recruitsshould help them improve signific-antly. The finals are not beyond Edi-Asp if it has a bit of luck with injuriesand its recruits live up to expectations.The pre-season signs were good with aclose loss to a strong Rye outfit in apractice game.

MT ELIZACoach: Jason Watts.Captain: James Clayton.Last year: Runner-up.Ins: Karl Lombardozzi (Old Melburni-ans), Matt Lillie (Old Hailryburians),Daine Taylor (Torquay), Mitch Duff(South Mornington), Robbie Dyring(year off).Outs: Ben Landry (NEAFL), DanielGormley (Dromana), David Barton(Vermont), Michael Lourey, Scott Sim-pson and Sam Lloyd (Frankston Dol-phins).Final word: Several blows haverocked the Redlegs over the off-season, most notably Sam Lloyd andScott Simpson joining VFL clubFrankston. Former Dolphins wingman

Lombardozzi is a huge get while MattLillie should go some way to fillingSimpson’s shoes in the ruck.Watts will be desperate to avoid aplummet down the ladder and to dothis he will need an immediate impactfrom the new arrivals.

MORNINGTONCoach: Stuart Seagar.Captain: To be announced.Last year: 7th.Ins: Anthony Franchina (Pascoe Vale),Brad Paris (year off), Jesse Selby-Hele(South Croydon), Chris Coyle (De LaSalle), Nathan Landers (year off),Emilio Bitters, Tom Simpson, War-wick Miller, Jai Haddick, StuartSeagar.Outs: Byron Murphy, Tim Johnson,Matt Johnson.Final word: Mornington is on the up.Several stars have come on boardincluding coach Stuart Seagar, who isa former Bulldog.Ex-Carlton player AnthonyFranchina and Brad Paris should bevery solid players for the Bulldogswhile William Goosey, Jayden Lucaand Jake Smart should push intosenior calculations.If the young Bulldogs click the finalsare not beyond them.


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