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THE state government has declined to dismiss the possibility of a sky rail along the Frankston line as part of its plans to remove eleven level crossings.

Labor Public Transport Minister Jacin-ta Allan was asked in Parliament last week by Liberal shadow public transport spokesman David Hodgett whether the

minister will “now categorically rule out future sky rail ever being considered for the Frankston line. Yes or no?”.

Ms Allan said the government “will be taking the advice of the experts and the engineers on what is right for each location” and accused Mr Hodgett of “scaremongering” to try to stop Labor separating road from rail at level cross-ing intersections to ease congestion.

“I cannot find, and Melburnians can-

not find, any record of the former Lib-eral government during its four years starting and finishing one single level crossing,” Ms Allan said.

“For four long years it did nothing about one of the most important ways that we can reduce road congestion and run more trains.”

The exchange about elevated rail in Parliament came after the state govern-ment announced last Sunday (7 Febru-

ary) that a nine-metre-high elevated rail track will be built along sections of the Cranbourne-Pakenham line as part of a $1.6 billion project to remove nine level crossings.

The weekend announcement sparked anger among some homeowners and residents along the Cranbourne-Paken-ham line about a lack of community consultation before the sky rail option was finalised. They believe elevated

rail will be an eyesore and noise from passing trains will rise.

Kingston councillors have not yet publicly aired their views on elevated rail along the Frankston line. Frankston councillors at a council meeting last month decided it is too early to address any concerns over elevated rail since no detailed plans have been released yet (‘Sky rail a future fight’, The News 10/2/16). Continued Page 8

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CLIMATE scientists from across the world have written an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stating they are “alarmed” by cuts to the CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere research program, mostly conducted at Aspendale and Hobart.

“The decision to decimate a vibrant and world-leading research program shows a lack of insight, and a misun-derstanding of the importance of the depth and significance of Australian contributions to global and regional climate research,” the letter, written last week, said.

“The capacity of Australia to as-sess future risks and plan for climate change adaptation crucially depends on maintaining and augmenting this research capacity.”

The scientists said “Australia is a canary in the climate change coal mine, spanning a large range of dif-ferent climate zones, from the north-ern tropics to the cool temperate south” and “the CSIRO Hobart and Melbourne laboratories, on the door-step of the Southern Ocean, are a pri-mary research portal for many nations embarking on Southern Hemisphere ocean and atmosphere research”.

The plea to continue and “accel-erate” climate research in Australia came as CSIRO CEO Larry Marshall fronted a senates estimate committee last Thursday (11 February) to an-swer questions from senators about the planned climate research budget cuts and scientist job losses (‘Jobs

go in science cuts blow’, The News 10/2/16).

Mr Marshall said the CSIRO ex-ecutive team had to make decisions on scientific areas to direct funding “within the envelope”.

He said some of the climate research could be “outsourced” to other institu-tions such as universities.

When questioned Mr Marshall admitted he had never visited the CSIRO’s Aspendale laboratories, where scientists research the effects of climate change, before the decision was made to potentially axe more than 50 per cent of the 100 staff numbers at Aspendale.

“We’re very much at the beginning of this process,” he said while admit-ted he “probably” did not know “as much as I should” about the work car-

ried out by scientists in Aspendale.“I’m sad to say I’ve only been able

to visit 22 of the sites. There are a lot more than I realised and they’re a lot further away than I realised,” Mr Mar-shall said.

Federal Labor Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus has invited the Prime Min-ister to visit Aspendale to discuss the importance of the Aspendale centre with “some of the finest scientists in the world”.

“Your government’s cuts to this cen-tre are nothing less than a catastrophe for science in Australia, for interna-tional climate change research and for the future prospects of environmental scientists,” Mr Dreyfus said in a letter to Mr Turnbull.

CSIRO deputy CEO Craig Roy sig-nalled the eventual end of scientific

research at Aspendale even if climate research funding cuts are reversed.

Mr Roy told the senate estimates committee that staff at Aspendale will likely eventually move to CSIRO fa-cilities at Clayton.

“It has been signalled. It was sig-nalled, to the organisation, I believe in 2014, that’s it’s our long-term strategy – quite separate from this –to actually move our Aspendale staff,” Mr Roy said.

“It’s a very old site … it’s not a site that if I was a world-leading scientist coming into a new organisation I’d be proud to walk into. It needs work and so we want to relocate those staff in good time to Clayton anyway.”

If staff are relocated to Clayton at-mospheric records at the Aspendale laboratories will be maintained.


Global scientists oppose CSIRO cuts

Appeal: Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus has urged Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to ensure the CSIRO can continue its climate research work at Aspendale. Picture: Gary Sissons

A MORDIALLOC police officer who took his own life, Wednesday, was the second Victorian officer to suicide in a week.

The senior constable had been socialising after work at Edithvale Football Club before attempting to drive home about 9pm. He was in-volved in a minor traffic incident in Station St, Aspendale, but reportedly resisted the efforts of others involved to remain at the scene. He was hit by a train on the adjacent Frankston line tracks.

The other officer who died last week was from Echuca police sta-tion.

Victoria Police said it was “ex-tremely saddened to confirm that one of our members from the southern metropolitan region died last night following an apparent suicide. He was off-duty at the time.

“Our thoughts and deepest sym-pathies are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.”

Police spokeswoman Acting Sergeant Melissa Seach said death by suicide of a police officer was always “cause for enormous concern at Victoria Police”. “Looking after our people is one of our highest priorities.”

Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton described the challenge of mental health issues among police as “one of the most important issues” he had to face.

Three Victoria police officers have killed themselves so far this year.

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WOULD-BE guide dog Heidi’s got a lot to learn – and where better to learn it than at school?

The three-month-old Labrador is right at home among the students at Patterson River Secondary College under the care of teacher Paul Robinson, who is her

puppy walker for the year.“She goes most places with me,” said

Mr Robinson, who volunteered for the role last year. “It’s a big commitment because they need a lot of care.

“She comes to class and assemblies and I’m about to start taking her to the shops.”

Although “a little bit cheeky”, Heidi doesn’t forget her Ps and Qs: “At the Year 7 parents’ barbecue she walked

around meeting everyone but didn’t even look at the food because she knows she’s not allowed to eat anything but her own food,” he said.

Protocols – by necessity – are strictly followed at school: when Heidi has her guide dog coat on no one is allowed to pat her or talk to her, yet, when she’s in Mr Robinson’s office, or out and about, she enjoys being treated just like a normal dog.

Mr Robinson is charged with teaching Heidi the basic commands of sit, stay and come, but, when the time is right, further training at Guide Dogs Australia will develop her skills and personality until she is judged capable of partnering a blind person for life.

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A LONE pine tree has inspired Chel-sea author Lyn Duclos to ensure the history of Norfolk Island, a remote Australian island in the South Pacific Ocean, is remembered for generations to come.

Her new children’s book While I Can Still Remember ... Norfolk Island has a neat conceit as its central story idea. Duclos decided to write from the point of view of a 650 year-old Norfolk Island pine, situated on a limestone cliff on Norfolk Island to recount the island’s history including the former British penal colony located there in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

“I realised it was a really, really old tree and each time I went there I thought to myself ‘if only you could talk – you’ve seen Captain Cook sail past and you’ve seen the penal set-tlements and everything else happen in front of you and yet you can’t talk about it’,” Ms Duclos said.

“The reason I picked that tree is it is in a watercolour painting painted in 1835 in the book and it’s always been there – it’s like a sentinel almost. The point that it sits on is at the point of a very safe bay where most people swim. It’s striking because it’s out there on its own and it’s a survivor whereas the British settlements almost decimated all that area of trees.”

The lone pine must pass on its knowledge of history on Norfolk Island to a young sapling because its memory is failing and the future of all pine trees is at stake.

The author teamed up with illustra-

tor Zozie Brown who sketched out 16 colourful illustrations published throughout While I Can Still Remem-ber ... Norfolk Island.

“We did it all by email and a couple of Skype sessions. I met her about a month ago. She was great and the il-lustrations are excellent.”

Getting into character as a tree made some think she may be barking mad, Ms Duclos admits.

“It was really hard because I realised I had to use the voice of a tree. I picked a moment when there was no-one around and put my arms around the trunk. I was a tree-hugger and I don’t normally hug trees.

“I was standing with my head against it trying to feel anything and a blasted bus came up with tourists so I sort of pretended that I dropped something.”

The author interviewed several islanders to research the island’s his-

tory for the book including a direct descendant from the mutiny on The Bounty.

While writing the book she forward-ed completed chapters to a Brisbane school for feedback from her target reading audience. Students at the school drew pictures based on histori-cal events portrayed in the book.

Ms Duclos hopes the book can be read in schools across Australia and has entered While I Can Still Remem-ber ... Norfolk Island for possible inclusion on the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge list.

“It fits really neatly into the nation-wide year 5 history curriculum which is ‘colonies of the 1800s’ … so I am hoping to get it into schools,” she said.

See lynduclos.com.au for further in-formation. The book is $29.95 in print and $9.95 for the ebook.


Giving voice to a silent witness

Leafing through history: Author Lyn Duclos has written a children’s book about Norfolk Island’s history from the perspective of a lone pine tree. Picture: Gary Sissons

THE long-neglected Nylex clock in Mentone is still switched off with lit-tle sign of progress in attempts to have it restored.

The Nylex sign, built in 1967, re-mained at its highly visible Nepean Highway located after the textile manufacturing factory closed its door but has not been maintained near the Bunnings store it sits alongside today.

Mordialloc and District Historical Society member Dorothy Booth says she has been speaking to development company H. Troon about restoring the sign at a cost of about $38,000.

“I’ve been lobbying them to get that clock up and fixed,” she said.

“In the overall scheme of things it’s not a lot of money.”

Ballarat-based H.Troon sold the 12,500 square-metre Mentone retail

centre last month to syndicator The Property Advisory for $40 million.

H.Troon development director Tom McInerney said the firm was still in talks with Kingston Council about the Nylex clock.

“We have still have an interest in the land,” he said.

Council planning and development manager Jonathan Guttman said coun-cil has been involved in discussions about the clock “over many years”.

“As the clock is not located on Council land, nor is it a council asset, there is currently no budget allocation for restoration works.”

Ms Booth agreed council should not have to pay for the Nylex clock’s res-toration.

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Noise annoysAs high density development encroaches into Kingston’s middle ring suburbs there is an urgent need to review guidelines for distances for building and urban design so that noise exposure can be reduced according to Plan Melbourne’s Ini-tiative 5.4.1.

Residents living in Residential Growth Zones will find that there will be no notification of an intended multistorey development in their street, or if there is a music venue opening up next door also residents will be denied third party right of objection under Plan Melbourne if they are not happy about these devel-opments in their residential growth zone.

Music noise has already caused problems in the CBD when retirees have down sized to a tower block and then found entertainment com-mencing next door.

Music noise is annoying because it is that portion of music that results in distress because it is unwanted by and/or disturbing to people who did not choose to hear it: the unintended receptors.

Buyers beware if you are thinking of moving into Kingston’s middle ring suburbs!

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Cemetery concernI am concerned about the proposed cemetery planned for our Green Wedge, as it encroaches on market garden use.

I am also dismayed that the Southern Metropolitan Cemeter-ies Trust is demanding that Cr Rosemary West withdraw from discussions on the proposed de-

velopment, and is refusing an open discussion with the public (‘‘Gag plot’ on cemetery plan’, The News 3/2/16).

The green wedge is for open space and market gardens not for “development” such as this.

The land would be better used in providing fresh food for the living, than monuments to the dead.

Nola Baker, Parkdale

Gag on debateThe attempt to gag Cr Rosemary West is revealing in that it shows

what lengths some groups from the big end of town will go to in order to get their way (‘‘Gag plot’ on cem-etery plan’, The News 3/2/16).

As an elected Kingston Councillor Rosemary West has a right to express the concerns of residents about what is happening to the Green Wedge.

Over the the years a sizeable amount of Kingston’s Green Wedge land has been given over for busi-nesses, schools, and other organisa-tions to use and build on. This has lead to the loss of a lot of market garden land.

In the future, due to population growth and suburban sprawl, it may become necessary to reclaim some of this market garden land in order to secure a fresh supply of vegetables close to the CBD.

If the Southern Metropolitan Cem-etery Trust get their way and build a cemetery on the Green Wedge then a large area of viable market garden land will be lost for ever. This is be-cause a cemetery houses the remains of dear departed relatives and the land it occupies becomes sacred and inviolable.

Once a cemetery becomes estab-lished no government would dare risk the electoral backlash that would occur if they tried to reclaim the land for another use.

In light of this should Kingston Council continue to be in negotiation with a group like Southern Metro-politan Cemetery Trust that has ac-tively sought to silence the genuine concerns of one of its councillors?

Bruce Duffy, Chelsea

Buy landKingston Council has again sold off another ratepayer asset, this time the aged care facility on Collins St, without regard to the requests of lo-cal residents.

I wish to ask council, given they will have made many millions on this sale, when are they are going to act and provide land for the lo-cal apartment dwellers and other residents who are starving for lack of open space.

When will council finally consider local children and provide them with parkland in the ‘golden triangle’ of Mentone?

I would suggest that sale proceeds from Collins St should be invested back into the immediate local com-munity impacted by this sale.

Martha Baptist, Mentone

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This year’s Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival is at Peter Scullin Reserve on Saturday 5 March to Sunday 6 March. See kingston.vic.gov.au/MordiFest


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ropolitan region Greens MP Nina Springle wants the government to clarify who will pay for “the construc-tion and upkeep” of new open spaces created by the construction of Sky Rail in the south east.

“I have met on a few occasions with local residents’ groups about is-sues of public open space, which is a perennial issue in the south east,” Ms Springle told Parliament.

“The plans released on Saturday [for the Cranbourne-Pakenham line] would create the equivalent of 11 MCGs of open space for communi-ties.

“The possibility that local councils might be forced to pay for the con-struction and upkeep of these open spaces, especially with rate capping to commence in July, is of concern.”

An office of the Victorian Govern-ment Architect report, lodged as part of a Victorian Design Review Panel series, last year stated “lowering a section of the rail corridor under an at-grade road is the most supportable solution in most circumstances”.

The Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned report found an el-evated road of rail structure is “often a cheaper solution” but “will have a significant physical presence and im-pact on a place”.

Nearby waterways, such as those at the Frankston end of the Frankston line, can however make it logistically impossible to opt for a rail under road option involving the digging of vast trenches.

While Ms Allan refused to confirm whether elevated rail is under con-sideration for the Frankston line, she did say Labor MPs Paul Edbrooke (Frankston), Sonya Kilkenny (Car-rum) and Tim Richardson (Mordial-loc) “are excited about this opportu-nity to have a conversation with their communities based on the expert ad-vice of engineers and the experts”.

“Indeed the member for Frankston tells me that people in the last day or

Elevated rail not discounted

Sky’s no limit: An artist’s impression of an elevated rail line section proposed for the Cranbourne-Pakenham line. Picture: Level Crossings Authority

so have been saying to him, ‘Just get on and get rid of these level cross-ings’,” Ms Allan said.

Level crossing removal works have

begun at Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh. The rail line is being low-ered and the train stations are being rebuilt at the three sites.

THE case against a Victorian motorcyclist fined for having cameras attached to his helmet has been thrown out by a County Court judge on appeal.

Max Lichtenbaum was fined $289 and lost three demerit points after being pulled over by police in Frankston in March 2014 for wearing a helmet with cameras affixed.

Mr Lichtenbaum was found guilty in the Frankston Magistrates Court last year of not wear-ing an approved motorcycle helmet (‘No go for Go-Pro cams on helmets’, The News 30/9/15).

Lawyers Maurice Blackburn appealed the mag-istrate’s decision, arguing successfully that the Australian Standard governing motorcycle hel-mets was not made freely accessible to the public by VicRoads, therefore, riders could not be found guilty of breaching a standard that was not publi-cally available.

In handing down his decision in the County Court on Friday (12 February), Judge John Jordan said: “I am not satisfied with the magistrate’s order and dismiss the charge”.

Maurice Blackburn also argued during the appeal hearing that motorcycle helmets in Victoria needed to meet the relevant standard at the date of manu-facture and supply. It was submitted that this meant helmets could not be considered non-compliant at a later date, such as if a camera was attached.

But because the first argument was accepted by Judge Jordan, he did not need to rule on the latter argument.

Maurice Blackburn principal Malcolm Cumming said the firm would continue lobbying for legisla-tive change in relation to this aspect of the case.

“We need to get clarity and confirmation for mo-torcycle riders in Victoria that approval of the rel-evant standard applies at the date of manufacture and supply, and not beyond,” Mr Cumming said. “That will bring Victoria in line with the explicit position in Queensland, South Australia and, as of December last year, the ACT.”

He described the today’s appeal result as “a long time coming”.

“Since the matter was first brought to us by the Victorian Motorcycle Council, and preceded through various incarnations at the Frankston Mag-istrates Court where there was ultimately an unsuc-cessful outcome, then to appeal that outcome in the County Court and get a favourable result today, is fantastic and we’re all very pleased.”

Mr Lichtenbaum described the case as “very stressful,” but added: “I’m pleased that after two years it’s now over. I’m very safety conscious and put these cameras on my helmet at the time mainly for safety reasons. I feel safer knowing that if I have an accident I’ve got proof of what happened.”

Peter Baulch, from the Victorian Motorcycle Council, said the appeal was “a win for common sense”.

“This puts pressure now on VicRoads and regula-tory authorities to recognise what they call at the national level as regulatory harmonisation. We poor motorcyclists simply call it uniform road rules right around Australia and that’s what’s needed,” he said.

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AGGRAVATED burglaries in Lang-warrin and Dingley Village last week are being investigated by police.

In one of the incidents, a burglar drove a stolen four-wheel-drive at a man trying to prevent his escape. He was unhurt.

In the first instance a man drove a white utility to a business on Martle-sham Drive, Langwarrin, 12.40am, Tuesday 2 February. About five min-utes later the man went to the front of the business where he stole a white Nissan Patrol.

Detectives believe that he and a man in the white ute drove to a house in Harrier Ct, Dingley Village, where a 52-year-old man was woken at 2.30am by a loud noise in his drive-way.

Looking out of the window he saw the white utility backed up to his ga-rage with the tailgate down. He also saw the white Nissan Patrol, which detectives believe to be the one sto-

len from Langwarrin, in the street. He yelled at the men in the cars

to leave and went into the driveway where he was run down by the re-versing white utility, luckily ending up in the tray and not being injured. The man jumped out and the ute drove off, damaging a neighbour’s wooden fence.

The victim then grappled with the driver of the Nissan Patrol as he was trying to flee the scene. The car was turned around at the end of the court and driven straight at the man, who managed to jump out of the way.

The four-wheel-drive then drove off in an unknown direction.

It is believed motor bikes previ-ously stored at the address may have been the targets of the thieves.

One is described as Caucasian, 25-28, 173cm tall, with a stocky build and dark brown hair short on the sides and longer on top. He was wearing a grey singlet.

Stolen car used by burglars

Police are appealing for help in finding the men. Anyone with infor-mation should contact Crime Stop-pers on 1800 333 000 or make a con-fidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Facial composite: An image of the man police wish to interview over the incidents.

FRANKSTON police are calling for help in finding a stolen motorcycle that has “significant sentimental value” for the owner.

The deaf and mute man bought it following the death of his father. It was stolen from Tyrone St, Seaford, on 15 December.

Detective Acting Sergeant Ryan Col-lins, of Frankston CIU, is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the motorcycle to call him on 9784 5590 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.

Plea for bike’s return

Seen it?: The stolen motorbike.

Garage raidedBURGLARS stole two TVs – a 50-inch Samsung and 32-inch Bauhn – a Sony Playstation 3, model cars and amplifier, from an iron garage behind a house in Tolls Av, Men-tone, overnight Friday. Police said the offenders either walked up the driveway or jumped over a fence from Nepean Hwy. The amplifier was left behind near a back fence. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Kingston CIU 9556 6565.

Factories enteredTHIEVES broke into two factories in Jarrah Dr, Braeside, but stole only 20 cartons of paper towels stored on a pallet near the door. Cars stored at one of the factories were left alone. Offenders used timber to climb over a fence and forced open a steel door to gain entry to one factory, Monday last week. A CCTV cable was cut. Thieves also broke a window to enter a nearby factory where several cars were being stored unlocked, with keys inside. They searched the cars and offices but nothing was stolen. A blue/white O’Neal motor bike parked outside the building was stripped and its wheels stolen. Police on Tuesday were reviewing footage from 32 CCTV cameras on site. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Kingston CIU 9556 6565.

Door jemmiedA HOUSE in Bear St, Mordialloc, was burgled and a TV and other elec-

trical items stolen, overnight Monday last week. A friend of the occupant walking past the house noticed the side gate open. Walking onto the property he found the backdoor had been jemmied causing extensive damage. Inside, police said the of-fender had searched cupboards and drawers in bedrooms and stolen a TV, Sony Playstation and games from the loungeroom. A ducted heating vent was also removed and searched. The victim’s car was also later reported as stolen. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Kingston CIU 95566565.

Game overAN X-Box game console, controller and game were stolen from a house in Shell Ct, Patterson Lakes, Wednes-day. The thieves reached in through a missing glass panel to unlock the back door. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Frankston police, 9784 5555.

Drink-driver caughtA MENTONE woman has lost her licence for 12 months and had her car impounded at a cost of $873 after allegedly being caught drink-driving early Monday morning. Police nabbed the 37 year old at 2.30am in Park Rd, Cheltenham. She blew 0.262. Sergeant Kris Hamilton, of Police media, said the woman would face court at a later date.

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Vicki Steer

PRINCIPAL

Cornish College

New Principal Ms Vicki Steer joined the Cornish College community at the

start of 2016. Cornish College will be the third Uniting Church School in which Ms Steer has worked in a senior role. For the past 11 years Ms Steer was Principal of the Ravenswood School for Girls, on the North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to Ravenswood, Ms Steer was Vice Principal of Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS), a co-educational school in the north west of Melbourne.

“I am delighted to be joining the Cornish College community. The College’s commitment to education for a sustainable future, its holistic and innovative approach to student development is strongly aligned with my educational philosophy. Our students are learning about how they can make a difference today and as adults. Our vision of sustainable living is all encompassing and includes the personal, sociocultural, urban/technological and environmental dimensions.

“The story of the foundation of Cornish College in 2012 is one of effort, persistence and courage by parents, staff and students. This school thrives today because of the community’s deep belief in our educational philosophy of preparing students for life.

“This is a vibrant school community, with a

commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We recognise the importance of academic rigour, creativity and developing strong foundation skills for learning”, said Ms Steer.

There are 615 ELC to Year 12 students at Cornish College in 2016, up from 543 students last year. The College opened in 2012 with 220 students.

To accommodate the growth in student numbers, a program of building works has been completed over the past 12 months. The most significant new building is The Kerry Bolger Centre, which opened ahead of schedule on 1 February, 2016. The Centre houses six classrooms for Year 4, 5 and 6 students (two classrooms per year level), along with breakout spaces.

Future developments will include a Senior Learning Centre for Years 10 to 12, a Middle School Wing for Years 7 to 9 and the re-development of the Arts, Drama and Music facilities.

Cornish College’s first Year 12 students all successfully achieved their Victorian Certificate of Education in 2015. 12.5% of Cornish College’s VCE students were in the top 5% of the state with an ATAR of 95 or above, and Robert Boag achieved

the highest ATAR result of 98.7. Of the 16 students applying for tertiary courses through the VTAC, 15 have received a first round offer and 9 students received their first preference.

Vicki Steer holds combined English and Politics honours degrees and a Master of Arts in English, specialising in Australian and American literature, from the University of Melbourne. Vicki commenced her career as an English teacher in Victorian government and independent schools before moving to the Victorian Public Service to work in the Public Service Board, Department of Labour, State Training Board and Community Services Victoria. She returned to teaching in 1992 as Head of English and subsequently head of the senior school at Lowther Hall Anglican Girls’ Grammar School.

She has earned a reputation based on her capacity for listening to and engaging with others. A strategic thinker, motivated by the challenges of the present and the future, Vicki has a strong record of contribution to the education sector through her involvement in professional associations and professional mentoring.

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Farmers to refrain from burnoffsCompiled by Melissa Walsh

THE Presbyterian services through-out the district will be conducted on Sunday next by Mr A. M’Allan as here advertised. Mr McDonald, who was called away from his examina-tion to attend the funeral of a brother who died with tragic suddenness, hopes to resume his work on the fol-lowing Sunday.

***THE anniversary of the Langwar-rin Methodist Church was held on Wednesday evening in the church, when there was a crowded atten-dance. Rev R. Jackson occupied the chair, and a good programme of songs, recitations etc was gone through. Light refreshments were handed round during the evening, and the proceeds terminated by those present singing “Rule Britannia.’

***A special appeal to farmers to refrain from burning off stubble on land cleared by harvesters is being made by the Lands department. It is felt that unless the appeal is heeded there will be danger of areas of the State being devastated by fire. A few weeks hence, the Secretary of Lands remarks, the weather will have moderated to such an extent that there will not be nearly the danger in burning off, but even then he advises strict observation of the departmen-tal regulations, which make it man-datory for burning off to take place only between sunrise and sunset and then only with at least four men on

the spot to prevent the spread of the fire to other areas.

***THE Poll of ratepayers in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, for the purpose of deciding whether the Governor-in-Council will grant an Order-in-Council to the Frankston Gas Company to allow them to estab-lish electric light and power through-out the Shire, was taken on Thursday last. Very little interest was shown by the rate-payers on the question. At the Frankston booth only 101 voted, and they were all in favor of consent be-ing given to the Company to establish electric light and power throughout the Shire. The total number polled throughout the Shire were—for elec-tric light, 228, against 4.

***ON Saturday (this evening) the Mornington Amateur Dramatic Club will give their entertainment consist-ing of 3 one-act comediettas, entitled “Snowed up with a Duchess” “The Kleptomaniac” and “Their new pay-ing guest,’” in the Somerville Me-chanics’ Hall, in aid of the Red Cross Society. This entertainment was to have been held on the 22nd January last, but owing to the hall being wanted for a recruiting meeting, the management gracefully gave way, and postponed it till this evening, when it is hoped they will be greeted with a bumper house. It may be mentioned that the members of the Club are giving this entertainment free of any cost what-ever to the society, so that if the pub-

lic act in a like patriotic spirit by their attendance, the society should benefit by a substantial amount being added to their funds.

***THE Eight Hours Committee an-nounce elsewhere in this issue its Diamond Jubilee, being the 60th An-nual Art Union, in which 100 prizes, of a total value of £1000 will be dis-tributed. The first prize is valued at £500, the second £100 and the third £50. The support accorded the under-taking last year was so generous that the committee were enable to donate a very substantial sum to the hospi-tals and public charities, to which the proceeds are devoted. It will be the sixth celebration of the establishment of the system which enjoins “Eight hours’ labor, eight hours’ recreation, and eight hours’ rest.” The Committee has already made complete arrangements in con-nection with the Fete, which will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Monday, 10th April. A splendid programme of sports and amusements has been arranged for Eight Hours Day, which has been declared a Public Holiday through-out the State. Numerous special at-tractions will be provided for adults and children, the latter being particu-larly well catered for in the shape of races for boys and girls of all ages, skipping contests, and other suitable events, and in addition, thousands of toys, skipping ropes, and bags of lol-lies will be given away free. The tickets are only one shilling

each, and may be purchased in al-most every town in the State, or di-rect from the Secretary, Mr John Hy-man, at the Trades Hall, Carlton. ***WE regret to report that word was received on Tuesday that Driver F. Benson, who left for the front with Colonel Tivey’s brigade, is seriously ill with appendicitis. Corporal Ted Reynolds is also in hospital in Egypt, suffering from poisoned arm, caused by inoculation. Later and more favor-able reports are eagerly looked for-ward to.

***REFERRING yesterday to the insan-itary conditions at the Victoria Mar-kets, which were recently the subject of criticism in “The Age,” Dr T. W. Sinclair, city health officer, stated that, as the result of investigations by the health committee, it had been decided to take action to materially improve the prevailing conditions, which were certainly bad.

***FOUR boys presented themselves on Thursday at the Criminal Court to give evidence on a serious mat-ter. They were successively asked by Mr Justice Hodges whether they understood their duty to tell the truth, and on replying in the affirma-tive they were questioned as to what would happen if they told lies. One said, “ I should have to go to gaol.” He was allowed to testify. The next bluntly affirmed “ I should have to go to hell.” His evidence was imme-diately accepted The third, speaking

with diffidence, offered the opinion, “ I should not go to heaven” and his depositions were taken. But the fourth boy sent the court into bursts of laughter by remarking, “I expect I should be sent to the John Murray.’ There was no objection to his testi-mony either.

***A very old resident of Frankston, in the person of Mrs Cattanach, passed away last Monday, the 14th inst. Mrs Cattanach was the widow of the late Thomas Cattanach J.P., who had been associated with Frankston and the Peninsula since a very early date, having had charge of the construction of the Frankston pier, as well as those at Schnapper Point (Mornington) Dromana, Portsea, and Philip Island. Mr Cattanach built at Frankston in 1880, and lived here until his death, Mrs Cattanach continuing her resi-dence in the same house until the close of her life last Monday. The funeral was in accordance with the deceased [par]ty’s wish of an en-tirely private character. The deceased lady,who was in her 93rd year, was born in Scotland, and arrived in Victoria in 1853, coming out in the “Elizabeth”, a ship owned and sailed by Mrs Cattanach’s brother, Captain David Masterton. Mrs Cattanach was devotedly attended to by her nieces, while Dr Maxwell was unremitting in his care. Mrs Cattanach was interred in the family grave in Melbourne.

***From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 February, 1916


118 Mentone Pde, Mentone, VIC 3194Phone: 03 9581 7766 Fax: 03 9581 7750Web: www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected]

Teresa Lincoln & Nicole Mangelsdorf

CO-PRINCIPALS

Kilbreda College

This year Kilbreda College Mentone has welcomed Mrs Teresa Lincoln and Ms Nicole Mangelsdorf as Co-Principals following the retirement of Ms Mary Stack. Both Teresa and Nicole have had extensive

experience in girls’ education and share a passion for improving learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students. Teresa was previously Deputy Principal Student Learning and Wellbeing at Genazzano FCJ College, Kew and Nicole was Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching at Siena College, Camberwell.

They are not strangers to each other, having both been actively involved in the Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools Deputy Principals’ Association and members of the Executive for many years. They have also completed the International Leadership and Management Program (ILMP) which they believe connected them to best international practices and leading research whilst at the same time strengthening their leadership capacity and commitment to leading a learning focused community. Kilbreda has recently become a member of the Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia and look forward to the opportunities this will be provide for staff and students, including access to the latest educational research.

Kilbreda College, in partnership with families supports and encourages students to achieve excellent individual learning and wellbeing outcomes. The College is committed to providing a contemporary, comprehensive, and innovative learning environment that empowers young women to be well informed, independent and critical thinkers who are confident to embrace an ever changing world. The College’s newly constructed Kildare Centre supports this commitment, providing contemporary learning spaces where inquiry based learning, collaboration and active participation are encouraged.

In this safe, nurturing and challenging environment, students develop a sense of self belief, integrity and confidence that will enable them to become part of a generation responsible for bringing positive change to our world. In true Brigidine tradition, Kilbreda encourages students to aspire to be people of hope and compassion with a personal commitment to justice and the courage to respond to the needs of others.

Kilbreda College has a long and proud history in Mentone. Teresa and Nicole see their appointment as Co-Principals as an exciting opportunity to model collaboration in a learning focused environment and they are grateful for the opportunity to lead this vibrant and welcoming community.

Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza VIC 3930Phone: 03 9788 7200

Web: www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au

Toorak College has a long and proud history on the Mornington Peninsula. The school boasts outstanding academic results. Toorak College is ranked in the top Victorian schools according to NAPLAN and our VCE results were, for the fourth consecutive year, the strongest on the Mornington Peninsula, with 40% of students achieving ATAR’s of 90 or above.Toorak College does not just measure itself through academic success. We pride ourselves on the emphasis we place on developing the whole person. With unique wellbeing programs, a strong emphasis on STEM thinking and inquiry skills and diverse co-curricular programs, there is opportunity for all of our students to pursue their passions and be celebrated for their own personal growth and success.Our ELC and Junior School, Wardle House, support Reggio Emilia philosophies and offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) developing creative, competent and independent thinkers. Our Middle Years Program is designed to develop confidence, independence and offer choice to help our students take ownership of their own learning. The Senior Years provide opportunity and challenge, with a strong emphasis on developing the necessary skills for life beyond school, instilling a sense of pride and belief in one’s own self and abilities.Toorak College students stand out. They dream big, they aim high and they are proud to strive for personal best. I welcome you to join us for Open Day and see how your child can ‘Be Brilliant – Be You’ at Toorak College.

Open Day and Scholarship Testing, Saturday 20 February. School tours from 10am – 1pm. Please call our enrolment office on 9788 7234 for more information.

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Farewell cool... we can no longer be friendsBy Stuart McCulloughSO long. I barely knew you. But now’s the time to accept it’s over. For much of my life, I aspired to attain you. As King David once lusted after Bathsheba, so too you have been my heart’s desire. But it is clear to me that this passion will remain forever unrequited. I will never be cool. I will never possess coolness, nor trip over it accidentally as I make my way to the kitchen before turning the light on. It is simply not meant to be. I know that now. To precise, I knew it on Thursday of last week. For it was on that day that I finally surrendered any hope whatsoever of being even remotely cool when, for the first time, I strapped on a bum bag.

Call it what you will: bum bag, fanny pack or buffalo pouch; it’s not so much unflattering as it is com-pletely insulting. Let me make clear that my decision to succumb to the allure of the fanny pack was driven strictly by necessity and not, in any way, a matter of style. As I clipped it into place, I would feel every fibre, every cell of my body straining to reject this alien appendage. Just as a body might reject an organ, so did I want to spurn the bum bag. But there was no escape. It was, you might say, my destiny.

Of course I resisted. Nobody starts out accepting their fate as not only the owner but the wearer of a belly bag. But with the benefit of hindsight and a large number of photos; there was plenty to suggest there was trouble afoot, not least being the leather boots with buckles I owned in year 10 that made me look like a six-foot pixie.

Sadly for me, there were plenty of other missteps along the way that ren-dered me a fugitive from the fashion police. In a very real and sartorial sense, I am Dr Richard Kimball, forever trying to evade a fashionable Tommy Lee Jones.

Shirts and I have what I can only describe as an uneasy history. In my

first year at Uni, I took a trip to the Queen Victoria Market, determined to purchase an item of clothing. Being young and hip I was intent on purchasing something stylish, something dazzling. I longed then to make a fashion statement. Only now do I realize that statement starts with an expletive, and is closely followed

by the word ‘you’. The shirt was red and (there’s no nice way to say this) made me look like a psychedelic cowboy. This was the early nineties, when grunge was taking hold and psychedelic cowboys were not in high demand. It looked like either some-thing that Gram Parsons had rejected or Timothy Leary had thrown up.

As hard as it may be to believe, that shirt was at the less offensive end of the range. I realize now that these choices were all in aid of a desperate and ultimately futile attempt to look arty. This, as much as anything, goes some way to explaining the shirts that resembled a Ken Done canvas after it was clubbed ferociously in some kind of street fight. If only my misdemean-ours had been confined to shirts.

I once bought a pair of adult thongs. By ‘adult thong’ I mean they weren’t made of rubber. These were leather, expensive and completely impracti-cal. Instead of the little thing that gets wedged between your toes, these had a single leather strap. Turns out, getting rid of the little thing between the toes is the equivalent of knocking out a load-bearing beam. Whenever I wore them, all I did was think about how to keep them attached to my feet. The slightest lapse in concentration and one if not both of those suck-ers would take off, landing several feet away. To see me coming down the street was to spot someone who appeared to have two otters strapped to his feet, both of which were intent on escape.

But when it comes to the bum bag, I was not aspiring to be fashionable. That would go without saying, save

that it would result in a shorter article. Its purpose is to hold dog food that I can use to coax our puppy to move when she’d rather go to sleep on someone else’s front lawn. It’s brib-ery, granted; but it’s all in the aid of a good outcome.

The history of the fanny pack is kind of complex. Invented by the Scottish, it was worn with a kilt and called a ‘sporran’. Despite the change in nomenclature, the tradition of call-ing it something horrific endured.

I wear it most days. Not to work. Or, at least, not yet. But when I take the dog for a walk, it takes pride of place, perched at the front of my trou-sers. I can actually see people avert their eyes. I realize it’s the thin end of an especially unfashionable wedge and, before long, I’ll be sporting a pair of denim overalls (preferably acid wash) or wearing my unitard outside the house.

Be sure to honk your horn if you see me. Depending on my mood, I’ll either wave or reach into my bum bag and throw a fistful of dry dog food in your direction.

So farewell, coolness. It hurts me to say this to you but I just don’t think we can see each other any more. It’s time for us both to move on. Nice as it was to know you, in the event we pass each other in the street, let’s pre-tend we never met. You understand, of course. After all, you’ve been ignoring me for ages. So as I strap on my fanny pack and button up my psychedelic cowboy shirt, at last I can now say the feeling’s mutual.

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TAKE Me Home – The Music & Life of John Denver returns to Australia following the astounding success of the 2014 tour of Australia. Singer Bevan Gardiner, accompanied by inter-national musicians perform all the John Denver songs with such accuracy and feeling that if you close your eyes you will be effortlessly transported to the era of John Denver. The show includes exclusive film footage of John Denver through his career, his personal life and his love for the environment.

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in 2014 and witnessed the rising talent Bevan Gardiner. Originally Gardiner debuted in Aus-tralia when he was the support act for American country singer Charley Pride. People rushed to buy his CD commenting how much he sounded like John Denver. Even Pride was impressed: “Bevan is amazing. He sounds just like John Denver,” the country singer said at the time.

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“IN the first few years we were playing, getting to play a show at the Oxford Art Factory in Syd-ney was a dream… when you actually get to a milestone like that, you’re pinching each other and giving high fives!” It’s a sentiment that many newer bands can relate to, as they hop from bar to pub to club, trawling the suburbs of their home state for fans. For RÜFÜS, it’s a reality that constantly surprises with generous bounties of love and recognition for the indie dance trio, consisting of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt.

“You never see it coming, you can’t predict it, but you’re definitely really grateful for it… by the time we were playing the Enmore in Sydney after seeing so many shows there from the audience, to be on stage there is just crazy.” The group’s only 6 years old, remember, so to go from Tyrone’s alternative, acoustic music to the trio’s current global tour is whiplash-inducing. But, as he points out, “it has taken a lot of work, so it wasn’t entirely a surprise. To someone outside it might seem a bit out-of-nowhere, but for us, it’s been step-by-step, healthy growth.”

That’s a luxury many entertainers just don’t have. Think of the child actor who stumbles onto the set of a blockbuster. Many wound up in the wrong crowd, or dabbling with addictive drugs, but RÜFÜS are going from strength to strength.

Of course, it helps when you’re friends with your colleagues. “Jon had just finished a

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producing/engineering course and was DJing around Sydney when he needed some help musically… I needed help with production, and we just got along, sharing a bond over Booka Shade and Trentemøller.” Drummer James Hunt was a high school pal of Tyrone’s, and is “a machine on the drums! We got him on board and he’s been an integral part of the writing wheel as well.”

The musical bond the three share is strong enough to obviate the need for words. “We don’t have to talk too much… if one of us doesn’t like it the everyone already knows we’re moving on to the next thing, without needing to explain why. It’s a nice ‘one-brain’ process.”

No power struggles for artistic control here, just

the pleasant, melodic electro tunes that RÜFÜS are known for, the world over. “We’re three best friends having a good time in the studio, doing what we love to do.” Mixing work and hobbies can be a dangerous game, but it looks (and certainly sounds) like they’ve found the perfect balance.

Like most Australian indie-esque acts, RÜFÜS wouldn’t be where they are now without the all-encompassing platform of Australian music that is Triple J. “We used unearthed as a plat-form… just to get our music online.

“Then, if you’re lucky enough, you might get a few spins on Triple J. Now that they’ve launched Unearthed radio they can cover more new music for people that want to hear it.” As a

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyMORNINGTON Peninsula Cricket Association Provincial star Chris Brittain hit his second century in as many innings as he helped Baxter to victory on the first day of its clash against Moorooduc.

Brittain’s last four knocks have amassed more than 400 runs with scores of 79 against Somerville, 90 against Mornington, 122 against Long Island and 118 against the Ducs on Saturday.

What was even more impressive is that Brittain was able to score the runs so quickly. Joe Rule lost his wicket before scoring, bringing Brittain to the crease with the Baxter score on 0.

Together with Todd Quinn (57), Brittain was able to get the score

to 131 before enjoying another 80 run partnership with skipper Daniel Warwick (35). Dale Irving had some hitting practice late to help Baxter get to 4/272 in just 38 overs.

Going into day two of the clash, Baxter already has 12 points. Sitting in fifth place on the ladder, four points behind Sorrento, Baxter wants and needs the outright.

Baxter sent Moorooduc in after winning the toss and bowled out the home team in 42 overs for 167.

Sam Wolsgrove took full advantage of being in the First XI for the first time this season, claiming 3/39 off seven overs, while Dale Irving and Chamika Sattambi snared 3/47 and 3/41 respectively.

David Greensmith top scored for the Ducs with 53 in his second game back in the firsts.

Baxter will be hunting the

additional eight points this week.It was all or nothing for Long

Island on Saturday with their season on the line against Crib Point and after the first couple of hours of play, it appeared the season had slipped by.

Heading into the second last round of the season, the Islanders are in sixth place on the ladder, 16 points out of fourth place. Only a win against Crib Point would give them any chance of making it.

The second placed Magpies won the toss and sent the home side into bat. After 53.2 overs, they had sent the opposition packing for just 106. Michael Chaplin top scored with 23. Glenn Barclay snared 5/38 and Brad Davidson 4/29 for the Pies.

It was at that stage of the match that it appeared the curtain had come down on Long Island’s season.

The Long Island bowlers needed to

produce something extra special, and they did.

Despite not having gun Scotty Phillips, the Islanders were able to put the Pies on the back foot, having them 6/46 at stumps.

Simon Dignan (2/13) and David Phillips (1/19) were able to have an early impact and Mike Reynolds really turned it on, picking up 3/4 from six overs.

Sorrento has its work cut out to pick up the win against Peninsula Old Boys.

The Sorras are currently hanging onto fourth place but they’ll need to chase down 297 to pick up the win in Round 10.

Wade Pelzer hit 101 for the Old Boys and Jon Forrest hit an unbeaten 57. Bobby Wilson was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with 3/57.

Langwarrin has given itself every

opportunity to pick up an outright win against Rye.

The Kangas lost the toss and batted first, scrambling to 172, thanks to 49 from Pete Edwards, 47 from the skipper Travis Campbell and 29 from Jake Prosser.

Tommy Baron claimed 5/49 for the Demons and Justin King picked up 3/42.

In reply, Rye is 5/43.Pines scored 186 in its match

against Somerville.Harley Parker top scored with 30

and Jarred Coad helped himself to 26.Russell Wilkes was the pick of the

Eagles’ bowlers with 4/47.Mt Eliza has set Mornington 256

for victory.Justin Grant belted 112 for his side

while Luke Harper was the pick of the Mornington bowlers with 4/82.

In reply, Mornington is 0/10.

Brittain on fire for Baxter

DISTRICTBy IT GullyWITH its 2015-16 season hinging on a win, Heatherhill is in a sensational position against the top of the table and seemingly untouchable Red Hill.

With MPCA District games all over the peninsula having a massive bearing in the second last game of the season, the Hills v Hillmen was one of the games to keep an eye on.

Heatherhill batted first on Saturday after winning the toss and made 197.

The visitors were in some trouble at 5/66 and 6/85, before Nathan Martin (89) and Brett Maxwell (37) were brought together at the crease.

The pair were able to put on almost 100 to eventually give the scoreboard some respectability and the team some hope of victory.

Simon Dart was superb with the ball for the Hillmen, picking up 6/50 from 18.3 overs.

The home side needed to bat out the final 16 overs of the day and suffice to say that things went a little pear-shaped for the Hillmen, losing 5/36.

Simon Dart kept putting in ‘night watchmen’ to stem the tide, however they kept losing their wickets.

Rheede Hopgood, Mark Merrifield and Nick Esipoff were all out for ducks. Riley Shaw is not out at the top of the batting line up on 14, Nick Shaw is not out on eight and Simon Dart is still to come, along with Brent Martin.

Ben Davies was magnificent with the ball for the Hills, taking 4/18 from seven overs.

One believes that despite having their backs to the wall, the Hillmen are still every chance of scoring 200.

Baden Powell is looking to turn its form around against Mt Martha, however, after day one, the game is in the balance.

The Reds batted first on Saturday and made 164, thanks largely to 66 from Brett Wilkinson.

Rhys Elmi took 4/26 and Sam Harrison 3/32 for the Braves.

In reply, Mt Martha has picked up the wickets of Tom Wood and Elmi to have the visitors in some trouble at 2/27.

Max McKenzie has 2/11 from eight overs for Mt Martha in his first senior game since before Christmas.

Seaford can lock away a place in the top four with a win against third placed Pearcedale.

The Panthers won the toss and batted first on Saturday and made 9/210 in their 80 overs.

Matt Cousland top scored for the home side with 45, while Max Blackburn and Shayne Gillings both hit 39.

Andy McMannis was the best of the Seaford bowlers with 4/24, while Ali Mortaza claimed 3/79.

Seaford is currently a game clear of fifth placed Flinders and sixth placed Heatherhill.

Flinders has set Main Ridge 243 for victory in their must–win match at Ditterich Reserve.

Shane Beggs was the star for the Sharks with an unbeaten 98, while number 10 batsman Liam Wolters chimed in with 43.

The Sharks went through a couple of tough spots throughout their innings where they were 3/23 and 8/128.

Bailey McLellan was superb for the Ridge with 4/36 from 20 overs.

In matches that have no bearing on the make up of the top four, Seaford Tigers have set Carrum 268 for victory after skipper Matthew ‘Chippa’ Meagher smacked an unbeaten 148 and Ash Mills hit 40.

Boneo has set Delacombe Park 286 for victory in their match at Boneo Reserve.

Hills give themselves a shot

Collapse: Carrum Downs has already lost its match against top of the table Dromana after they were rolled in 36 overs for just 48 runs. Picture: Rab Siddhi


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SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyFRANKSTON YCW has geared itself up for a mas-sive swoop on the top bracket after the completion of day one in MPCA Sub District cricket.

Coming into the second last round of the home and away season, YCW is in fifth place on the ladder, equal with Rosebud and six points behind third-place Carrum Downs (66).

An outright victory against Skye in Round 10 would put the Stonecats in a superb po-sition heading into the final game of the year against Bal-narring.

Skye batted first on Satur-day at Peninsula Reserve and lasted just 25 overs for 48 runs.

Frankston YCW then went after quick runs, batted 31 overs and declared at 7/135.

Meanwhile, fourth placed Rosebud is locked in a battle against second placed Hast-ings.

A total of 14 wickets fell on the opening day of the match. Hastings lost all 10 wickets for just 120 runs, the evergreen Jason Nagel claim-ing 7/43 and his son Patrick claiming 2/25 for the Buds.

Hastings then produced with the ball and at stumps

have Rosebud 4/34, still 86 runs behind. The Buds still have some batting to come.

Mitchell Floyd has 2/19 for the Blues.

Carrum Downs has al-ready lost its match against top of the table Dromana.

The Cougars batted first on Saturday and were rolled in 36 overs for just 48 runs. Ryan Lynch top scored with 12.

Danny Timmer took 3/9 for the Hoppers, Aaron Kaddatz snared 3/27 and Jack Fowler 2/2.

In reply, the home side isn’t travelling well at 5/88 but they are 40 runs ahead with some batting to come.

Chris Maloney was the pick of the Cougars’ bowlers with 4/24 from 14 overs.

Tootgarook will be chas-ing 236 for victory on the second day against Balnar-ring.

The Saints batted first with Andrew Dowey top scoring with 41, Michael Griese get-ting an unbeaten 38 and skip-per Brenton Taylor 35.

Ballam Park is looking down the barrel against Ty-abb. The Knights batted first on Saturday with Zac Cle-ments top scoring with 30 in the 110 run total. In reply, the Yabbies are cruising at 2/72. Clements has 2/26.

Stonecats eye outright win

That will be enough: While Dromana have fallen to 5/88 in their match against Carrum Downs, they are already 40 runs ahead. Picture: Rab Siddhi

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