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Despite its reputation as one of the island’s safest swimming beaches, a 24-year-old woman drowned at Smiths Beach on Sunday evening. Tragedy at Smiths Beach A young woman drowned at Smiths Beach on Sunday night, in a tragic end to the weekend. Police and emergency services were called to the beach about 6.40pm after reports of a woman struggling in the water. It’s believed she was at the beach with family and one of them paddled back out on a surfboard to help her. A police spokesperson said people on the beach helped bring the woman to shore, but she was unresponsive when emergency services arrived. Police, ambulance and the local SES unit attended. “Paramedics treated the 24-year-old Melton woman but sadly she died at All hands on deck the scene,” a police spokesperson said. A Smiths Beach resident said a helicopter landed near St Bedes in Beachcomber Avenue around 8pm and three ambulances and police Emergency services, including the SES, CFA, police and ambulance were kept busy over the weekend. A tragic drowning at Smith’s Beach, cars were already on site. storm damage, road closures, grass fi res, and a surf rescue at Forrest Caves kept local responders on high alert. The events of the weekend were Police will prepare a report for the an ominous start to what’s predicted to be a busy summer season. coroner on the incident. Shire bends to wind turbine outcry Bass Coast Shire has promised to to include how council manages do- sheet from the planning department action this matter further.” Owner revise its policy on domestic wind mestic wind turbines. This work is stating planners had exhausted all Mr Stirton at the November coun- Surf Beach residents are holding turbines, following months of lob- due to be completed in the 2021/2022 avenues of action to stop the tur- cil meeting said the shire had re- their breath in a “waiting game”, bying from Surf Beach residents to fi nancial year,” Mr Stirton said. bine’s erection. ceived a response from the Depart- following their bid to stop the erec- stop a proposed 10.5 metre turbine “Council acknowledges that a “Council has no power available ment of Environment, Land, Water tion of a residential wind turbine. being built in their neighbourhood. wind turbine is not a good outcome to it to address the proposed issues and Planning stating a change to Last month the Advertiser spoke to The fi rst meeting of newly-elected in a residential setting. Council has associated with the installation of the planning scheme in the instance the owner of the turbine Rob McKit- councillors last week saw three Surf sought legal advice available to the structure,” the Q&A sheet states. of Surf Beach was “not supported”. trick who said he had no comment Beach residents again grill the shire us through current planning and “The only authority that can in- “Any amendment to the planning when asked whether he planned to in public question time on how it building legislation, and our own tervene to support and address the scheme would involve a process pause work or progress the erection of will stop the yet-to-be-built turbine. Local Law, to cease the construc- community’s concerns is the State that would take up to two years the turbine, which he said measured Resident Ray Carson asked, in tion of the turbine.” Government through an amendment and will require a budget allocation 10.5 metres, under the height require- a written statement, how the shire to the Victorian Planning Provisions. from council,” Mr Stirton said. ment triggering a planning permit. will stop future domestic turbines, Enforcement “To date, the State Government He added the shire was prepared The information sheet states Mr a question reiterated by other resi- The move is the fi rst positive in- has declined to amend the Planning to enforce any planning breaches McKittrick had provided details to dents demanding to know “what will dication the shire can act on the is- Provisions which would provide the should the turbine be built. the shire on the dimensions, designs, council do to stop the wind turbine sue, after months of frustration by mechanism for council to manage the “If this wind turbine were to be specifi cations and tolerances of the from going ahead and any future residents who say they support re- approval and enforcement process. constructed and is found to con- wind turbine, which was being inde- turbines in residential backyards?” newable energy, but not on the scale “Until council is provided with travene any planning, building or pendently reviewed and assessed. Planning manager James Stirton of the proposed turbine so close to further advice from the State Gov- public health or nuisance require- “This documentation (whilst com- responded the shire was set to re- homes. ernment, another agency, or in- ments, then council would under- mercial in confi dence) has been view its Local Law. In October residents received a formation contrary to all advice take appropriate enforcement on provided by the landowner in good “Our new Local Law is planned question and answer information received to date, we are unable to this matter.” faith,” the Q&A states. COWES SELF STORAGE SOUTH COAST OFF FULLY SECURED—FULL SURVEILLANCE 10 % Rugs Huge range instore BOAT CA R AVA N RV STORAGE Check out our rug studio
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Publication No. VBF 9005897 Wild weather keeps crews busy Registered by Australia Post. San Remo’s SES unit was kept er for several hours. busy on Sunday, responding to Unit Controller Michael Kenny Police keep close The Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser is calls for assistance from the public. said when strong winds are predict- bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australia There was an early start for the ed, households should make sure Press Council. If you believe the Standards unit, after a tree came down over items like trampolines are secure. may have been breached, you may approach the the Bass Highway at Jam Jerrup at “And don’t park cars under eye on Schoolies newspaper itself or contact the Council by email 6.30am. trees,” he advised. ([email protected]) The first weekend of Schoolies Police remained in the area The crew then moved on to The Bureau of Meteorology is or by phone ((02) 8261 1930). For further has passed without a major inci- for several hours to monitor the Woolamai where a large tree had also forecasting higher than aver- information see www.presscouncil.org.au dent, according to local police. crowd’s behaviour. fallen down across the road. age rainfall in December, which Acting Senior Sergeant Craig EDITORIAL GUIDELINES is given for subsequent publication of a Three trees were also down in can lead to flash flooding, Michael Noisy parties The Advertiser conducts its journalism reply if that is reasonably necessary to Van Breugel said behaviour Coronet Bay, including one which said. across the weekend was fairly Police responded to a number in accordance with the guidelines of the address a possible breach of General took out powerlines, leaving a “It’s a timely reminder to make Australian Press Council. Principle 3. good, and he rejected claims of a of complaints about noisy parties number of properties without pow- sure your gutters are clear.” The General Principles Privacy and avoidance of harm “wild brawl” on the Cowes fore- over the weekend. Accuracy and clarity 5. Avoid intruding on a person’s rea- shore on Saturday. “There were three noise com- 1. Ensure that factual material in news sonable expectations of privacy, unless reports and elsewhere is accurate and doing so is sufficiently in the public “There was one incident on plaints across the night, of peo- not misleading, and is distinguishable interest. Saturday at the Cowes Pier,” he ple being loud and playing loud from other material such as opinion. 6. Avoid causing or contributing mate- confirmed. music,” Acting Snr Sergeant Van 2. Provide a correction or other adequate rially to substantial offence, distress or “A large group of youths had Breugel said. remedial action if published material is prejudice, or a substantial risk to health significantly inaccurate or misleading. or safety, unless doing so is sufficiently in gathered and there was an alter- He confirmed there would be Fairness and balance the public interest. cation between a couple of them additional police in the area 3. Ensure that factual material is pre- Integrity and transparency and the police intervened.” for the whole of the Schoolies sented with reasonable fairness and 7. Avoid publishing material which has Acting Snr Sergeant Van period. balance, and that writers’ expressions been gathered by deceptive or unfair of opinion are not based on significantly means, unless doing so is sufficiently in Breugel said police went to the There was also a visible police inaccurate factual material or omission the public interest. pier, responding to reports there presence on local roads. Over the of key facts. 8. Ensure that conflicts of interests are was a large crowd in the area weekend, highway patrols were 4. Ensure that where material refers avoided or adequately disclosed, and that who were drinking. targeting speeding, drink and adversely to a person, a fair opportunity they do not influence published material. “It certainly wasn’t a big brawl, drug driving, people not wearing but it was a big crowd,” he said. seatbelts and driver distraction, “I believe a fight broke out be- which includes mobile phone Subscribe online tween two people and a 25-year- use, and fatigue, as part of the old male from Cowes was arrested state-wide Operation Compass www.pisra.com.au Clearing this large tree across the road in Woolamai “took the crew quite for being drunk in a public place.” (see page 6). some time, as it was a very large tree”, said Unit Controller Michael Kenny.
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Bass Coast Shire has referred the “Many would argue conserving vegetation removal to the Depart- remnant pre-European native flora in ment of Jobs Precincts and Regions the Grantville Nature Conservation (DJPR) for investigation after coun- Reserve and surrounds should take cillors moved an urgent motion last priority over extracting sand.” week to protect the uprooted trees, as Meryl called on the State Govern- well as the remaining forest of grass ment and shire to set aside the Grant- trees, described as one of the best for- ville Grass Tree Forest as part of a ests in Australia. bio-link between Nyora-Lang Lang Resident and conservationist Meryl to beyond Grantville in the current Tobin made the discovery, saying Victorian Government’s Distinctive she was shocked to see the trees had Areas and Landscapes project. been dug out and bagged, creating a “scarred moonscape”. Site visit She called on all levels of govern- Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale ment to protect the bagged trees, stop said she was organising a visit to the more trees being removed and for site and was keen to hear community an immediate halt on mining by the views on the issue. company, Sand Supplies, in the forest “In response to community con- area. cerns and photographic images sent “Some of the trees were huge and to me, last Friday (November 27) I would have been growing there long asked the Minister that DELWP staff before explorer George Bass arrived with Earth Resources Regulation in the area in 1798,” Meryl said. Grantville’s grass tree forest last year flowered, triggered by bushfire two summers ago. staff visit the Grantville Quarry as a “No government or authority would matter of urgency to assess the trans- stand by and allow arguably the best “act as a matter of urgency” to ensure several inspections of the mine site six months that the grass trees were location of grass trees at the site. grass tree forest in Australia to be de- the grass trees were cared for “to en- and met with the quarry operator. at potential risk. “I have contacted the owner, Mr stroyed if they knew it existed. sure they are kept healthy and able to The spokesman said under an “We have this juxtaposition of sand- Viglietti and will make arrange- “The Grantville Grass Tree Forest be replanted at the earliest possible exemption in the shire’s planning mining ripping the country apart at ments to visit the site in the coming is worth far more ecologically and time”. scheme native vegetation could be the expense of pristine, beautiful na- weeks to learn more about their op- economically to the shire and the Councillors voted to assess whether removed, destroyed or lopped to “the tive vegetation, for sand to build more erations and grass tree translocation state than if it is destroyed for sand.” the work plan for the mine “appropri- minimum extent necessary” for min- buildings,” Cr Whelan said. processes. Sand Supplies did not return the ately protects our region’s distinctive ing in accordance with a work plan, Meryl said she had met with one of “I encourage the new Council to Advertiser’s calls last week. native vegetation and endangered adding that a work authority for sand the directors of Sand Supplies in June request a briefing and presentation flora”, as well as wildlife. extraction had been approved by the who had promised not to remove any from Sand Supplies Pty Ltd,” Ms Urgent motion The urgent motion also sought to State Government. trees until autumn 2021 and then it Crugnale said. Cr Rochelle Halstead moved the ur- examine whether the rehabilitation “This matter has been referred to would only be up to 80 trees. “I am available to also meet with gent motion, saying some of the trees bond for the leased site, required by the Department of Jobs Precincts She said while scientists argued representatives of the conservation could be up to 700 years old and the the Earth Resources Regulator, was and Regions (responsible for ensur- against translocation of grass trees, group to discuss their concerns in council needed to send a strong mes- “sufficient to ensure full rehabilita- ing work plans are adhered to) for if they had to be removed it should be more depth.” sage that they take “environmental tion of the site”; and any “rehabilita- investigation,” the spokesman said. done in autumn, not in the heat of late Ms Crugnale said she would consid- devastation very seriously”. tion work to any used and closed sec- Cr Clare Le Serve said it was “criti- November. er all the views, comments and inter- “In one fell swoop they have been tions of the site begin immediately”. cal to act now”, explaining the grass “It is possible he (Sand Supplies) ests of the community and looked for- ripped out of their home and placed trees had recently flowered, which now intends to take more trees or ward to having these conversations. in bags with not much care. They are Investigation was triggered by a bushfire that tore even the lot,” she said. She acknowledged the “delicate- sitting out there in the sun,” Cr Hal- Following the council meeting, a through two summers ago. Meryl said in 2001, despite “copious ness to this entire area” and said stead said. shire spokesman told the Advertiser Cr Michael Whelan said Meryl To- information on significant flora and work needed to be done to build re- Cr Halstead moved that council compliance officers had completed bin had been warning councillors for fauna”, Sand Supplies was granted a lations.
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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 3 State Government intervenes in mine plans
There has been community outcry after “sick and dying” grass trees were dug up and bagged beside the ex- panding sand mining pit. The Victorian Government has used ority Project List”. it to what is called a Standing Advi- its powers to bypass the Bass Coast The Minister went on to say, “the sory Panel. Shire and call in a proposed expan- availability of sand will contribute to “I want to reassure interested The sand mine at the back of Grantville, on the fringe of the Grantville sion of a sand quarry at Grantville. the development of land in Metropoli- members of our community that Conservation Reserve. Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week used The move is concerning, according tan Melbourne, including the delivery objections already lodged with the his powers to bypass Bass Coast Shire and call in a planned expansion of to Cr Rochelle Halstead, as it signals of key public infrastructure projects”. Bass Coast Shire Council (BCSC) sand mining in Grantville. the state government may support Cr Halstead said if approved the will be incorporated into the panel sand mining over environmental con- planning permit would see more na- process. This Standing Advisory servation, coming immediately on the tive vegetation removed, albeit from a Panel will write to the submitters, heels of community outrage at the loss different site. stating this and also ask if they want Grass tree dilemma: are we a of ancient grass trees on another site “It seems the planning requirements to amend their submission in any (see separate story). of the big smoke outweigh the need for way and if they want to present to Planning Minister Richard Wynne preservation of our natural environ- the Panel,” Ms Crugnale said. quarry or a tourist destination? last week wrote to the shire inform- ment on the Bass Coast, by this state “The Bass Coast Shire Council can Former Bass Coast Shire coun- Geoff said the community need- ing them he had called in a planning government.” also put in a submission. This can take cillor Geoff Ellis worked on sand- ed to appeal to the sand mining permit for an extension of works for a Council is expected to receive a re- two forms where the Officer Report mining issues for years and said operators to consider other op- Grantville Dandy Premix sand quarry. port in February 2021 where it will is presented and also the position of while sand miners were meeting tions such as land swaps. The Minister will convene a plan- adopt a position on the application. Council through its formal resolution their legal work orders, those or- He said conservation groups ning panel to provide advice on the ap- “However the decision is now out of at a statutory meeting ders were long past their use-by- had long been pushing for a na- plication before he makes a decision, council’s hands and one the Minister “The application was on exhibition date, a historic relic. tional park for the Grantville expected to be in March 2021. will make.” and received 73 submissions which “I can attest there is a well-doc- area, and the shire should audit If the application is successful, it The ministerial call-in power is used are available to read on the Council’s umented trail that shows miners its reserves so the State Govern- will approve more native vegetation where there is a state interest involved. website. To ensure natural justice for are meeting the requirements of ment could gazette or acquire removal and override an agreement Once the Minister makes a decision to objectors and proponent, no new sub- their work orders,” Geoff said. them. that was placed on the original permit call in an application, the Minister be- missions are possible. “I think the issue is these work “If the local community con- to stop this from occurring. comes the assessment manger. “However, if people are wanting to orders date from an era where tinues its strong campaign and “Although I cannot pre-empt the de- be involved and have a position, they the value of the greenery wasn’t outrage builds across the region cision by the Minister in this matter, Process can write to the Minister directly as he taken into account. Spring Street should support the wording of his letter is concern- Member for Bass, Jordan Crug- will ultimately make the final decision. “Currently the State Govern- sourcing sand from other regions. ing,” Cr Halstead said. nale released a statement on Mon- “I value the input, comments, sug- ment believes it needs to priori- “The State Government needs She said the Minister stated sand day seeking to reassure the commu- gestions and views of everyone in the tise exploitation of the sand over to decide whether Bass Coast is a mining at the site was of “strategic nity about the process. community I have been elected to serve everything else, so council is up quarry or the gateway to a tourist value as identified by the quarry’s in- “The Minister has called in the and have read the majority of submis- against it.” destination. It can’t be both.” clusion on the Extractive Industry Pri- permit application and has referred sions on the council website already.”
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PAGE 4 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 What does managing wildlife mean? A local wildlife rescuer has called on Phillip Island Nature Parks to provide more details on the proposed Wildlife Manage- ment Plan. The plan seeks to control grow- ing populations of Cape Barren Geese, wallabies and possums and proposes a “range of con- trol options, including non-lethal methods” for these animals. Colleen Gilbee who runs Wild- life Rescue and Rehab Shelter Bass Coast said “it’s hard to un- A swimmer caught in a rip at Forrest derstand exactly what it means”. Caves and rescued by Water Police is a “The Nature Parks has said it’s timely reminder to look for rips, swim at not a cull, so can someone please safe beaches and understand your limits explain to the public what it is, in in the wate easy to understand dot points on each animal? “How are they going to manage those populations? They can’t just keep saying egg collections. Egg collection will thin out the geese, but how are they going to Forrest manage the possums and walla- Local wildlife rescuer Colleen Gilbee has called for more details on the Wildlife Management Plan, bies?” which seeks to control growing populations of Cape Barren Geese, wallabies and possums. As a keen observer of local wildlife numbers, she doesn’t here on the island. Shire Council, but people don’t an Authority to Control Wild- agree wildlife populations are out “And what about other birds get the answers they need.” life (ATCW) including scaring, Caves of control. that eat the crops and crop seeds? Through her registered wild- shooting, trapping and release, “I think it’s unnecessary to Have they been included in the life shelter, Colleen works with trapping and destroying and de- have animal management on the studies?” the Nature Parks and DELWP, stroying eggs and nests. whole island,” she said. The Nature Parks has admit- but said she understands people’s Anyone concerned about how “I respect what farmers need ted more research is needed on frustration with the plan. wildlife is managed on Phillip for their land, but as far as the the possum and wallaby popula- “As a resident, my question is, Island should read the draft plan rescue whole island being animal man- tions and their impact on native what does animal management and make a submission, Colleen Last Friday a 19-year old man was res- aged, I don’t agree with that.” vegetation. mean moving forward? said. cued from the surf at Forrest Caves. The plan includes research that “Spell it out to us. Give us dot “People should put in a submis- Police from Cowes said they attended identifies Cape Barren Geese as Innundated points on what the management sion. They should ring the Nature the incident at 4pm, along with members the biggest threat to agricultural Since the plan was released, is going to entail. Parks, the Council or DELWP. of the Water Police and ambulance. sustainability. Colleen said she’s been inundated “They can’t relocate the ani- They’re entitled to have their The man was swimming with friends The research conducted with with calls from people concerned mals, so they need to be honest questions answered. when he was swept out by a rip. local farmers by Federation Uni- the plan would result in a cull of with us about what they’re going “And they should be talking to Police said he was “400 metres from versity showed between 50 – 100 native animals. to do.” their councillors. If there wasn’t shore in a large rip with two metre swells per cent of summer forage crops “I wasn’t included in putting the The state government sets out so much infrastructure on the rolling through, unable to return to were lost to grazing geese. draft plan together. I didn’t have a range of options for managing island, wildlife would have their shore”. The cost to farmers to replace any part in the process. People wildlife in Victoria, including native foods to eat, a place to live He was rescued by the Water Police and their lost crops was calculated at are asking me a lot of questions, non-lethal methods such as fenc- and a safe place to raise their ba- taken to San Remo, where he was treated $2250 per hectare. and I don’t have the answers. ing, netting or modifying agricul- bies.” by paramedics. “People get that Cape Barren “I tell them to contact the Na- tural practices. The draft Wildlife Management The incident is a timely reminder to Geese may be affecting the farm- ture Parks, the Department of Landowners can also employ Plan is open for community feed- look for rips, swim at safe beaches and ers’ crops, but what about the Environment Land Water and other methods to control wild- back until January 17 on the Engage understand your limits in the water. rabbits? We have a rabbit issue Planning (DELWP) or Bass Coast life on their property, through Vic website engage.vic.gov.au.
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A.F.D.A. LK5162 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 5 Mayor and deputy announced Doubt on Newhaven skate park? Bass Coast Shire’s mayor Following a state govern- Newhaven residents who progressed,” she said. should “give rise to a rethink will once again be Cr Brett ment review, there will be oppose the siting of a region- “A final decision on the of a more suitable location Tessari, with Island Ward’s no adjustment to allow- al skate park at Grayden’s project, including its loca- for a future skate park”. Cr Michael Whelan the ances this year for Victo- Reserve may have been tion, will then be presented deputy mayor. rian councillors, with Bass thrown a lifeline. to council for a decision.” Background The vote for Cr Tessari, Coast Shire’s category two Bass Coast Shire at last Ms Kennedy said because The skate community has from Bunurong Ward, will status allowing a range of week’s council meeting made the council had deferred the waited years for a new park, ensure a smooth transition $10,914–$26,245 per an- a vague reference that coun- skate park construction in with San Remo previously for the new term of council, num for councillors and up cil would once again “re- the 2019/20 budget and real- rejected as a location, caus- given he has been mayor for to $81,204 per year for the engage” with the community located $200,000 from the ing division in the commu- the past two years. mayor. on its future. park to the COVID-19 re- nity. Cr Tessari will serve a Councillors at last week’s During public question sponse, the timeline would Then Cr Geoff Ellis in De- one-year term, stating “it’s meeting unanimously vot- time, resident Brendan Webb need to be adjusted. cember last year apologised a role I enjoy”. ed to set the mayoral al- asked if the skate park would “The original funding that the skate park had be- Cr Bruce Kent, from lowance at $81,204pa with still be located at Grayden’s agreement outlined council come such a divisive issue, Westernport Ward, was 9.5 per cent superannua- Reserve and whether the to have completed the project saying “I’m very sorry for the only other councillor tion. $650,000 state government by May 2021,” Ms Kennedy Cr Brett Tessari was re-elected the communities left in our to nominate for the role of The councillor allowance grant money was still allocat- explained. Mayor, his third stint in the top wake and have turned on mayor, receiving four votes was set at $26,245 plus 9.5 ed to the $1.5 million project. “Due to the issues faced in job. Island Ward councillor Mi- each other”. of support to Cr Tessari’s per cent super, with the Shire manager Jodie Ken- 2020, council has requested chael Whelan was elected Deputy “There could have been five. deputy major paid the nedy responded saying they an extension to this State Mayor. better consultation on this,” But Cr Kent did not ap- same amount as council- were aware of the “challeng- funding and is still awaiting he said. pear surprised by his loss lors. es associated with delivering the outcome of this request.” All councillors last year in what appeared to be a well-orchestrated Submissions are now open for the commu- the project at that site”. While the skate communi- said they supported a skate vote. nity to give feedback on the rate of allowances “Upon a decision on the ex- ty were disheartened by the park, however were divided Cr Whelan was the only nomination for deputy. through a consultation process. tension to the funding with news of a delay to a regional on the location. “The reason for seeking this position is Cr Whelan said the pay rate was an allow- the state government, coun- skate park in Newhaven fol- In 2014 the shire’s Cowes there are significant whole of municipal- ance set by the government and did not ad- cil will re-engage with the lowing the 2019/20 budget, Activity Plan listed new ity issues that need to be addressed such as equately reflect the hours of work. community-led project steer- having long fought for a skate parks as a priority, ap- the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (State “This is not remuneration, it’s regarded as ing committee to determine park, those who have op- pointing industry experts Government planning policy) and also there’s an allowance and every cent is earned many how the project can be best posed it said the deferment Convic in 2017 to investigate. continued work with the declaration of a cli- times over because of the demands on our mate change emergency,” Cr Whelan said. time,” he said. In their first official meeting together, follow- Cr Clare Le Serve agreed saying “the ing the October local government elections, amount of work and commitment makes it a councillors also voted on their rate of pay. fair allowance.” Road blitz nabs speeding drivers A highway patrol blitz over a seatbelt. missioner Libby Murphy. three weekends in November Three people were booked “Exercising a little patience has seen 153 infringement for mobile phone offences could be the difference be- notices issued in Bass Coast. and one for disobeying signs tween you making it on time to Roundabouts welcomed As part of the state-wide or signals. your destination, or never mak- Local emergency services are hoping the new- Some drivers have criticised the round- Operation Compass, 84 driv- Four vehicles were also im- ing it at all – it’s a no brainer. ly completed roundabouts at Back Beach Road abouts, with people on the Phillip Island Traf- ers were booked for speeding. pounded by the police. “People are starting to and Cape Woolamai will improve traffic safety. fic Check Facebook page complaining it had Police also booked 31 peo- Across Victoria, over 7000 drive both distances and San Remo CFA Captain Mark Thiele is slowed traffic down. ple for driving unregistered speeding infringements were speeds they are not familiar grateful the roundabouts had been finished in “Roundabouts are not about making traffic vehicles and nine people for issued, and police said it was with, which carries its own time for summer. flowing along the road faster. They make it driving without a license. disappointing to see danger- risk. But the thought of peo- “Both those intersections were a potential safer for people wanting to come out of the A further six people were ous behaviour and people ple then throwing in alcohol, hazard. We’ve attended too many accidents estate,” Mark said, commenting that the Cape booked for driving while dis- continuing to float the rules. drugs or distraction into the there in the past.” Woolamai intersection was now much easier qualified. “It is baffling to me that mix is a deadly combination.” He said he hoped the new roundabouts to navigate. Stats from the operation people continue to speed and More than 16,827 traffic meant the end of serious accidents at the in- “I would like to see the speed limit reduced, show five drink driving and put themselves and others offences and 1545 crime of- tersections. so it’s 60 from the bridge to the other side of four drug driving offences, at risk,” said Road Policing fences were detected during “The upgrade was long overdue.” Cape Woolamai.” and six fines for not wearing Command Assistant Com- Operation Compass.
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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 7 Rescue remedy – wildlife needs help Injured wildlife? The release of the draft Wildlife “I get so many calls for cat and dog What to do Management Plan last month has attacks on native birds, on ringtail Some tips from wildlife carer sparked renewed calls for better wild- and brushtail possums and lizards. Colleen Gilbee on what to do if life rescue services on Phillip Island. “I also get calls for birds that get you discover injured wildlife. The Plan does not include a rescue sick, after eating a mouse or rat that’s “You can be a great help to service, but many island residents say been poisoned by a bait, lizards that wildlife by stopping and check- it is desperately needed. have eaten snail bait or a possum ing animals that have been hit At present, Phillip Island Nature that’s eaten rat or rabbit bait.” by cars,” Colleen said. Parks offers a service between 7.30am By far the largest number of calls “Check that you’re safe fi rst, and 4pm, with the remaining hours is for orphaned animals, found by check if the mother is dead and covered by volunteers. “lovely members of the public”. then check the pouch for a baby.” Colleen Gilbee, who runs the Wild- “I’ve collected ducklings, baby na- “Wildlife Victoria has fact life Rescue and Rehab Shelter Bass tive birds, baby possums, wallaby sheets on how to check a pouch Coast said additional resources are joeys, Echidna puggles … we don’t correctly, how to remove the desperately needed. always know what happened to their baby safely and how to keep As well as working full time, Colleen parents.” the baby warm, to get it to a runs the wildlife shelter and rescue With Phillip Island expecting peak carer or a vet. service and offers a call-out service visitor numbers this summer, Colleen “All wildlife found sick, in- after 4pm, but said she is stretched to is apprehensive about how to handle jured or orphaned must be seen her limit. an increase in calls. by a vet as soon as possible. “I am really struggling with the vol- “I can’t leave the animals with no- “If they’re ok, then they will ume of calls,” she admitted. body to care for them or help stop their be handed to the local shelter “I cannot do up to 10 calls a night suffering, but I desperately need help.” or Phillip Island Nature Parks.” and work full time. Something is go- You can contact Colleen anytime Her phone is always with her ing to give.” on 0409 428 162. and Colleen said she can be She said local vets are very sup- She will attend if possible or provide contacted anytime. portive and caring of wildlife – “I’d be advice on what to do. Injured animals “If I don’t answer, please lost without them” – as are the police can be cared for at her shelter and Col- call the police for wallabies or if they’re not dealing with a human leen is also a qualifi ed snake catcher. kangaroos that need to be eu- emergency. thanised,” she said. But she didn’t mince words in her Colleen Gilbee of Wildlife Rescue and Rehab Shelter Bass Coast is the Nature Parks proposal “You can try after hours call for the Nature Parks to do more only active wildlife rescuer on Phillip Island and can be contacted to help A proposal by the Nature Parks to vets, or you can keep the ani- after 4pm and quickly. with injured or sick animals. recruit volunteers to help deliver a mals until 7.30am and call the “I’m desperate. make a difference, please join Wild- lion’s share of public attention and be 24/7 wildlife rescue service was put Nature Parks Wildlife Rescue “Years ago there was a volunteer life Victoria and do the training.” the most visible of the wildlife rescue on hold due to the pandemic. number. system within the PINP and it worked categories, it’s not the biggest. In March this year, PINP an- “Keep mammals warm over- really well. We all shared the load of Call-outs And the toll on our wildlife can’t nounced sixteen volunteers were be- night. All other animals just all the calls.” ing trained to help respond to after- While Colleen does get calls about just be blamed on tourists. put them in a towel in a car- The only active wildlife rescuer on hours wildlife incidents. injured Cape Barren Geese, walla- “When Covid hit and we were in rier or box. Please do not feed Phillip Island, Colleen believes many The volunteers would provide an bies and brushtail possums, she said lockdown, I had just as many calls. or force water on them, unless people overestimate the number of after-hour incident response for re- it’s not just the animal populations “Although the number of animals you have been advised by a wildlife rescuers in the area. ports of sick, injured and orphaned identifi ed in the Wildlife Manage- hit by cars did reduce a little, it did trained carer.” “I’m still the only person doing af- native wildlife from the public. ment Plan that need rescuing. still happen due to too high road Wildlife Rescue contacts: ter-hours rescues,” she said, explain- They would then co-ordinate with The calls range from cat and dog speed limits in parts of the island,” Phillip Island Nature Parks ing other carers will take in sick ani- the Wildlife Rescue and Transporta- attacks on native animals, through to she said. (between 7.30am – 4pm): 5951 mals, but do not respond to call-outs tion volunteers who will undertake poisoning, car strikes and orphaned Keeping cats and dogs locked up 2800, selection Option2. for a number of reasons. the rescue with another volunteer or animals. from dusk to dawn does help reduce Wildlife Rescue and Rehab Colleen said there are a few “lovely a Nature Parks ranger. She’s also helped extricate animals the attacks on wildlife. Shelter Bass Coast – Colleen ladies” who help her when they can, but Last month, Nature Parks CEO from “interesting places”, explaining “If you don’t have good control of Gilbee: 0409 428 162. she’s hoping more local residents will Catherine Basterfi eld told the Ad- it’s usually because “their homes and your dog, then it should be on a lead Wildlife Victoria (4pm get involved, to help deal with the issue. vertiser volunteers would be slowly food sources are being taken over or at all times outside of your property. – 7.30am): 8400 7300. Cas- “Everyone says they want to help, brought back as Covid restrictions removed by humans”. “I love cats and dogs – I’ve got them es can also be logged at: but not many actually do. eased and hopefully the plan would While roadkill might attract the myself, but I keep my cat inside at night. wildlifevictoria.org.au. “If people really want to help and be reinstated.
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PAGE 8 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 More money but still no site for Junior Secondary campus Last week’s state budget included Ten months later, there is still no $25.76 million for the new Wonthag- announcement. gi Secondary School Junior Cam- However back in February the pus in San Remo. Minister said preliminary designs Member for Bass, Jordan Crug- had already been created and con- nale said the money was for the next struction was due to start next year. stage of the school construction, on “We are absolutely on track to top of the $19.2 million announced deliver it within the timelines,” Mr in 2018. Merlino said. Ms Crugnale said the money was The campus will cater for students separate from the land acquisition, from Phillip Island and the Water- which is yet to be finalised. line area and deliver part of a $24.7 The exact location of the prom- million election promise which also ised new junior secondary campus included a gymnasium at Cowes remains a mystery. Primary School. In August 2019 James Merlino, the In May 2020 the state government Minister for Education, announced announced an additional $5 million the campus would be in San Remo. had been allocated to the Junior But confirmation of the exact lo- Secondary Campus to deliver a fur- cation has been frustratingly slow. ther stage of construction in 2022. In February this year, the Minister The additional funding will allow said discussions were still under- the building to accommodate 500 way with a number of landowners students once all stages of construc- in San Remo and he expected to be tion are completed. able to announce the location with- The San Remo Junior Secondary in a month or two. Campus is due to open in 2022.
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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 9 Not happy, says Stan! Stan Gates was a Phillip Island Shire council- lor for 18 years, and served for six terms as Shire President. And he has spoken out this week, at what he considers to be the cavalier attitude shown to- ward Phillip Island by the Bass Coast Shire ad- ministration, when it comes to civic and historic records important to the people here. A case in point at the moment, Stan says, is the time capsule buried back in 1978 by the old Phil- lip Island Shire Council, as part of the ceremo- nies surrounding the opening of the Cowes Civic Centre building. The time capsule contained many items of interest for future residents to discover, and a stone with plaque attached was placed over it in the grounds to mark its location. However, the stone has gone, and Stan says in spite of extensive enquiries to former councillors and Shire of Phillip Island staff from the 1970s era, as well as examination of old newspapers and photos, its location cannot be pinpointed. Everyone remembers the capsule burial cer- emony. No-one can remember the location. Stan said he contacted the Bass Coast Shire a few months back when he became aware the building his council erected 48 years ago was to be demolished; to enquire about the specific whereabouts of the capsule, and to point out the need for it to be relocated. He is upset that no-one got back to him. “It is still there somewhere, with our history in it. “The current administration clearly could not Somewhere underground in this vista is a time capsule, buried back in 1978. Local resident Stan Gates, a Phillip Island councillor at that care less about it, but we do. time, says the onus is on the Bass Coast Shire Council to find it! The Cowes Cultural Centre site is pictured prior to the removal of the foun- “All they needed to do was go back into the tain built in the grounds to pay tribute to the contribution made to the community by Phillip Island’s volunteer ambulance drivers. Phillip Island Shire archives. There would be a record of where the capsule was buried.” decades; its subsequent removal in 2012, and the tre in 1978 was removed prior to demolition, and flora and fauna, destroyed when the demoli- Stan recalls it was placed in close proximity to development of the present day Town Square. that is safely in storage. tion went ahead. the building but does not remember where. Those works involved extensive removal of “As for the time capsule, we’re happy to look “It was attached to the Cultural Centre wall Extensive enquiries over the last two months trees and vegetation, and possibly the stone and for it, but we need to know where to start.” facing Thompson Avenue for everyone to see. to locals who worked for the old Phillip Island plaque went unnoticed at that time. The spokesperson also indicated the old Shire It was placed there in 1978 when the building Shire and residents who may remember, have Whatever happened, Stan believes the Bass of Phillip Island records are safe. opened. drawn a blank. Coast Shire has let the community down in rela- “In line with legislated record-keeping prac- “It should have been preserved. If the Bass Old newspaper reports also do not record the tion to this issue, by losing track of the 1978 time tices for Victorian Local Governments, older Coast Shire did not value it, there are individu- plaque’s location. capsule. records are stored off-site at the Public Records als who would gladly have found it a new home.” Another time capsule was buried 23 years “The answer to my question must lie in the old Office of Victoria (PROV) in North Melbourne. Stan would like to see action taken to recog- later on the Cowes Cultural Centre site, to mark shire archives. “The PROV website indicates there are three nise the existence and contribution made by Australia’s Centenary of Federation in 2001, by “Where are they? Do they even still exist? Are Shire of Phillip Island Minute Books for 1978 Shire of Phillip Island, the Bass Shire and the the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Committee, they protected? We don’t know!” which are available for public viewing at the Borough of Wonthaggi, so they do not become and this has possibly confused the issue. “What I do know is that it should not be up to PROV North Melbourne archive. (For more in- airbrushed from history, as the island’s emblem The 2001 Federation capsule site is well known. me to do the detective work. formation visit https://prov.vic.gov.au”) just has. It is clearly marked with a plaque attached to a “It’s up to council administration to check the Stan is pleased to learn this, but said he is also Perhaps a monument depicting the part the granite stone on the lawn adjacent to the Thomp- records and find the location. aware that following amalgamation, documents three municipalities played in the development son Avenue and Church Street corner. “It was a council initiative, and important to and reports related not only to the Shire of Phil- in each of their districts. Some wonder if the 1978 capsule was at some Phillip Island.” lip Island, but the Shire of Bass and Borough of To grow in the future, you must learn from the point relocated and put in with that? Wonthaggi as well, were destroyed. past, he comments. But if so, it is argued that the existing plaque Council response Stan believes there should be recognition of Stan is pleased to learn the shire has stated would have recorded that fact. Bass Coast Shire was contacted by the Adver- the three former council entities, and the part that it is willing to help locate the time capsule, Earthworks in the Cultural Centre grounds tiser last week and has indicated they are ready they played in each district’s development. although he still has not heard back from them. subsequent to 1978 include erection of a water- to help. He is particularly upset to have witnessed “They should check out the records, hire a fall fountain in 1982 as a tribute to the volunteer A spokesperson said the plaque on the wall the Phillip Island Shire emblem, designed by metal detector, and start digging,” is his sug- ambulance drivers who served Phillip Island for recording the opening of the Cowes Civic Cen- local artist Fran Reith, and depicting our local gestion. Call to grass bare council site Stan Gates has called on the Bass Coast Shire to level and grass the barren and dusty space left in the wake of the de- molition of the Cultural Centre. Like others in the community, he assumed once demolition of the building was completed, the area would be levelled and planted with grass in time for the busy summer holiday season. After all, plans have not been finalised for a replacement, and it could remain an empty eye- sore for years. With the need for outdoor Former Shire of Phillip Island councillor Stan Gates has dining areas and opening up of called on the Bass Coast Shire to level and grass the vacant public spaces so social distanc- Cowes Cultural Centre site, describing it as an unsightly ing can be observed, grassing dustbowl that reflects poorly on Cowes, as we go into Covid this should be a no brainer, recovery and the holiday season. says Stan. But not so! this sort of work to help with to temporarily decorate hoard- “I am horrified to learn with the Covid recovery. ings around the site. the building down, and the “The perfect time to plant “We’re also considering dif- tourism season almost upon us, grass coincided with the com- ferent options to manage dust, the area is to be left in the state pletion of the work on this site.” to ensure compliance with reg- it is,” he said. However, his calls have fallen ulations. “It is unsightly on such a on deaf ears. “The construction site will prominent intersection in Cow- Bass Coast Shire advises it remain active over the sum- es. The dust it will cause over doesn’t intend to grass the area, mer period. The ground has not summer is unacceptable. instead attaching black clad- been levelled or cleaned enough “The whole Covid push has ding over the fence. to allow public access during been for open outdoor areas A council spokesperson said: this time, therefore it will not be where people can sit and re- “We are concerned about main- temporarily grassed. lax. What better place to level taining public safety around “While it remains a working and grass than this prominent the project work site, while bal- construction site, the visual im- space in Cowes? ancing visual amenity. pacts will be lessened by pro- “The shire have been allo- “We’re working with local posed artworks that are cur- cated money and extra staff for artists to consider public art rently being considered.” PAGE 10 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Red bin red face? A new Island Ward councillor has al- Cr Bauer told the Advertiser there were ready admitted temporary defeat on one “more contractual pieces to the puzzle” of his key election commitments. than he initially understood, including Cr Ronnie Bauer stood on an election cost and availability of trucks to pick up platform that included ensuring red bins waste. be emptied weekly during peak holiday “I wasn’t naïve in my promise. It’s season in summer and Easter. something that can be done but can’t be However, at the fi rst Bass Coast Shire done in three weeks before this season. council meeting for the new term last “The timing of the election meant the week, Cr Bauer said the “matter of red window was too small to take action this bin weekly collection regrettably cannot year. be resolved for this summer”. “But where there is a will there’s a way.” “As you can imagine the concern is far He said weekly red bin collection would more complex than just rolling up in a not be available for Easter 2021, but for truck to collect the bins,” Cr Bauer said. the following summer. However, he added he would not drop “It has a long lead time. the issue. “I have not forgotten my election prom- “This will be looked at again early next ise and I won’t forget. I will achieve it year and my further hope is it will be re- with the cooperation of my fellow coun- solved by summer 2021.” cillors.” Tree removal stumped In a move sure to please local environmen- fi re safety is also incredibly important and talists, the state government has announced therefore, striking the right balance is essen- Cowes East Foreshore Preventative Action Group’s Leon Sweeney and Meredith Lynch changes to the 10-30 rule fore vegetation re- tial,” Ms Wastie said. (back) with Melbourne University researcher Karina Sorrell (sitting, front), part of an award- moval. “We strongly encourage all residents to winning project collecting data from drones on beach erosion Previously, under the 10-39 rule, property think carefully about tree and vegetation re- owners didn’t need a planning permit to re- moval and to contact Council to check if the move vegetation within 10 metres of a dwell- new rules apply to your property,” Ms Wastie Top gong for Cowes drone operators ing constructed before 2009 for bushfi re pro- concluded. tection purposes. Phillip Island is a declared Bushfi re Prone Cowes east residents have trained members to become Monitoring Program, with Under the new changes, the 10-30 rule now Area, with an additional 12 areas identifi ed shared in one of Australia’s licensed drone pilots, with others including Inverloch only applies to properties located within a as high risk and having a Bushfi re Manage- most prestigious science about 20 volunteers now car- and Seaspray in the east, and declared Bushfi re Prone Area. ment Overlay. prizes. rying out the survey work ev- to the west Apollo Bay, Port Permits may now be required for the re- However, many residential streets are not Members of the Cowes East ery six weeks. Fairy and Anglesea. moval of any vegetation in areas where within the Bushfi re Prone Areas. Foreshore Preventative Ac- “We were given our own The program trains citizen vegetation protection controls are in place, Before clearing any trees or vegetation, tion Group (CEFPAG) last drone and equipment to en- scientists to use drones to such as in parts of Inverloch, Cape Paterson, property owners should contact Council’s week basked in the refl ected able us to carry out surveys monitor the coast and predict Tenby Point and the whole of Phillip Island. Planning Team to check if the new rules ap- glory of the Australian Muse- without supervision,” Leon how beaches will respond to Bass Coast Shire CEO, Ali Wastie, is sup- ply to them. um Eureka Prize win, award- said. storms and rising sea levels. portive of the changes to the 10-30 rule. More information about these changes is ed to Deakin University for “The CEFPAG team is Citizen scientists not only “While we recognise the signifi cance of available at www.planning.vic.gov.au/vege- its world-fi rst citizen science thrilled to share in the win of fl y the drones but decide the natural environment in our region, bush- tation-removal-for-bushfi re-protection. on coastal erosion. the Eureka Prize and if any when to carry out surveys The university’s Victorian members of the public are in- and analyse the data on a Coastal Monitoring Program terested in joining the team cloud platform to track the – which CEFPAG is a part of – they can contact us.” movement of sand. was awarded the prize for In- Leon said the CEFPAG The drones collect high novation in Citizen Science. drone team were not allowed quality research grade data University researchers have to carry out surveys during that is used to build 3D mod- visited Cowes every second COVID-19 restrictions, with els of the coast. month since mid-2018 to take a professional drone opera- Data shows how sand is about 800 photos, taken from tor instead surveying during removed and returned to a a drone at 100 metres altitude. lockdown. beach by storms and tides, The photos cover a 2.1km However, he said volunteers which is becoming increas- stretch of beach, from Ere- would again be using drones ingly important as climate hwon Point to almost the for surveys from early De- change increases. end of Silverleaves residen- cember. The data collected is pub- tial area, at low tide from the Cowes is one of 15 towns licly available for anyone to dunes to the water line. along the Victorian coastline use and can be used to inform CEFPAG’s Leon Sweeney to have beach erosion moni- coastal development and re- APPLY said last year researchers tored through the Coastal pair work. NOW
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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 - PAGE 11 Water warning Sadly, San Remo and Phillip Island are known as blackspots for drowning in Victoria. At the start of 2020, a fisherman was killed, washed off the notoriously dan- gerous rocks at Punchbowl Road in San Remo, the second death in three months. Since 2000 there have been six deaths of anglers at Punchbowl, which represents a third of all rock fishing deaths in Victoria Stark warning in the last two decades. Our ocean beaches have claimed at least seven lives since January 2016. Every summer, authorities urge beach- goers not to become another drowning for summer statistic. Despite the safety advice, about 55 people are rescued from Cape Woolamai annually, not including numerous people saved by surfers that go unreported. Ocean beaches and even bay beaches have hidden dangers such as rip currents, which is why it is important to always swim between the flags and check beach- safe.org.au to find patrolled beaches and safety information. Life Saving Victoria research shows three quarters of people can’t identify a rip – a fast-flowing current where water flows back out to sea – while two thirds Bass Coast Shire is considered one of the state’s key blackspot drowning locations, and last year undertook a coastal risk assessment of 48 who think they can spot a rip, can’t. beaches and 70km of coastline. If you chose the flat and calm water, in between the breaking whitewash waves, Phillip Island’s summer season is off to a grim patrolled, he urged people to only swim at pa- Black spot on beaches then you could find yourself in danger of start, with one swimmer rescued from a rip and trolled beaches, between the flags. being carried out in a rip. Bass Coast Shire is considered one of the another drowned in two separate incidents on “Not being familiar with the local conditions If you are caught in a rip, DO NOT PANIC. state’s key blackspot drowning locations, the weekend. can make swimming very dangerous,” he said. A rip current does not drag you underwa- along with Mornington Peninsula and Surf The events are a harsh reminder of how dan- ter. Rip currents only pull you away from Coast. gerous and unpredictable our oceans can be. Drownings up the shore or even parallel. In conjunction with Life Saving Victoria, a Water Police rescued a 19-year-old man after Stay calm, conserve your energy and According to the 2018/19 Drowning Report coastal risk assessment including 48 beaches he was caught in a rip at Forrest Caves on Friday. consider these options: from Life Saving Victoria, 57 people drowned in and 70 km of coastline was conducted in 2019. On Sunday evening, family and bystanders • Raise an arm and call out to seek help. Victoria last year. The report delivered to Bass Coast Shire pulled a young woman from the surf at Smiths • Float with the current. It may return This was the state’s highest toll in more than Council, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Beach. She was unresponsive when emergency you to a shallow sandbank. two decades. Parks Victoria recommended key improve- crews arrived and tragically died at the scene. • Swim parallel to the beach. You may The statistics also showed a 77 per cent in- ments including: Both incidents occurred on non-patrolled escape the rip current. crease in the drowning rate of people aged 15 • Standardising beach safety signage across beaches. • Reassess the situation – if what you’re – 24 years. the region to meet Australian Water safety A spokesperson from Lifesaving Victoria said doing isn’t working, try another option un- Forty-one per cent of the fatalities occurred in signs and beach safety standard Smiths Beach had been patrolled on Sunday, but til you return to shore. a beach, bay or ocean. • Implementing a process for continuous the patrol finished around 6pm. • Whenever possible, swim between the Life Saving Victoria said on average, 630 peo- monitoring and review of hazards, to ensure Acting Senior Sergeant Craig Van Breugal red and yellow flags. ple are rescued by lifesavers on patrolled beach- that new hazards are detected and managed from Bass Coast Police said drownings were Videos explaining rip currents are es each year. and linked to modification or maintenance of “unfortunately an all too common occurrence.” available on beachsafe.org.au in multiple The 2019/20 Drowning Report is due out this existing action plans With many beaches across the island un- week. languages. • Undertaking ongoing reporting to com- If you are unsure where to swim, go to municate the risk mitigation activities and beachsafe.org.au/ or download the Beach- outcomes, providing information to inform Safe App. decision-making, improve risk management activities and facilitate interaction with stake- FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE holders FORTHCOMING AUCTION When contacted this week, Bass Coast Shire Council was unable to provide an update on Saturday, November 3 at 1pm actions from the report before deadline. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 - PAGE 13 Phillip Island Ambulance Service – 60 years and still going strong Phillip Island’s ambulance ser- those incredible volunteers did and “We were the fi rst medium sized vice turns 60 this week. strive to have the best service.” branch in the state to have the 60 years Covid restrictions might have The volunteer service started on entire team fully qualifi ed in Ad- stopped a big birthday party, but December 1, 1960 and continued to vanced Life Support. there’s still plenty to celebrate. serve the community until 1981, when “In 2007, four out of the six per- Retired Senior Team Member Mal permanent staff were introduced. son Phillip Island team took part in McCann is full of praise for the ser- Many of the original drivers the fi rst courses run for rural am- vice provided to the island commu- stayed on the Ambulance Auxiliary bulances in Advanced Life Support nity over the sixty years. committee, raising funds to improve training,” Mal remembered. of service Originally run by a group of ambulance facilities in the area. “Back in those days, you had to dedicated volunteers, Mal believes Since 1981, it has grown from a pay for it yourself. This week (December 1) members and support of the the spirit of the original team has two-offi cer branch to today provid- Describing Phillip Island as one marks 60 years since an am- community, it has grown into stayed with the Phillip Island crew. ing full 24-hour service. of the busiest rural branches in the bulance service started on fi rst-class service. “When those guys fi rst started, “It’s a very high-quality ambu- state Mal said the proud history of Phillip Island. To mark the 60-year cele- they basically had a fi rst aid kit, lance service in this area,” Mal said. community support continued. From humble beginnings, brations, we look back at the maybe some oxygen and a willing “All the staff are trained in “The staff are always motivated staffed by volunteers with just history and landmark mo- heart. Thrombolytics and there’s a good to be involved in any trials or train- one vehicle, over the decades, ments of our incredible ambu- “The crew here is always very mix of Advance Life Support and ing so they can enhance commu- thanks to the dedication of lance service. motivated to follow on from what Intensive Care paramedics. nity care.” Decades of support
This photo was taken back in 2010, when families of past Ambulance Auxiliary members joined those still present, for a fi nal time. Pictured back from left are: Peter Forrest and Lewis Betts whose fathers drove the ambulance; Allan Warren, Greg Patton, Peter Kelly, Bill Gaskett (fi rst appointed offi cer in Cowes), Stephen Papworth and Mark Cooke (the Regional Manager of South Gippsland in 2010). Middle row: Sandra Rocottas, daughter of volunteer driver Bob McRae, Gwen McRae, wife of Donald McRae, John Reid, Rod Patton, Greg Sassella (then CEO Ambulance Victoria), Cefn Price, Robert Jeffery, Bob Davie whose father Stan Davie called the meeting 57 years ago to establish the auxiliary and the then local MP Ken Smith. Front row: Representing In 2013 the new station got put through its paces over the GP weekend. the original ambulance auxiliary drivers: Rob Dixon, son of Snow Dixon, Tom Beaton, Laurie Tyrrell and Geoff Team Manager at the time was Mal McCann, who said the building coped Burrell; Artie Murdoch and Nance Mackenzie, wife of Jim Mackenzie. well and “we were able to easily park the 21 vehicles used over the weekend.”
The Phillip Island community has a time when people rolled up their and pool this money to put toward a fi nally appointed on Phillip Island the service,” said Mal McCann, for- always been proud and passionate sleeves, banded together and got greater use. in 1981, the Ambulance Auxiliary mer team manager of Phillip Island supporters of the ambulance service. whatever job was necessary, done. This was how the fi rst ambulance continued its service in a support- Ambulance. Over the years, hundreds of thou- With the Auxiliary membership station was built and funded back ive role to the new arrangement. “The vision of these guys, and sands of dollars have been raised to down to fi ve, and with a new fi nan- in 1981, in Settlement Road. “We started from scratch, and the fact that they have remained support the vital work of the ambu- cial model functioning across the Along with the insurance ac- now have a brand new station with focussed, over 57 years, has played lance crew, through the generosity wider Ambulance Victoria, the Phil- count, the local community was 23 personnel, and still have dollars a major part in the quality of the and support of the Phillip Island lip Island Auxiliary decided that the actively fundraising, holding vari- in the bank,” Auxiliary member service that we have today,” he said. and San Remo Rotary Club, the time was right to call it a day. ous activities and functions, such and one of the original volunteer In closing the books for the last Cowes Ambulance Auxiliary and They chose to hold their last as community balls, to bolster the drivers Artie Murdoch told the Ad- time in December 2017, Artie Mur- the community at large. meeting on December 1, 2017, as coffers. vertiser in 2018. doch spoke briefl y for his fellow In 2017, after 57 years of service, the it marked the exact date on which In the past 20 years, an estimated The extent of their achievements, auxiliary members Rob Jeffery, Ambulance Auxiliary called it a day. their fi rst meeting was held in Cow- $250,000 has been contributed to over the 57 years, has not only been Rod Patton and Bill Bilson. “Everyone has achieved what we es, back in 1960. the purchase of much needed equip- magnifi cent but deeply appreciated “We’re all getting older so it’s dif- set out to do,” Artie Murdoch told ment, the outfi tting of vehicles and by the ambulance brigade and the fi cult for us to keep going. the Advertiser at the time. Fund the training of staff. wider community. “Physically we can’t do a lot more, This simple statement wrapped While the original ambulance Over the decades, the Ambulance “What the auxiliary has done but we’re happy with what we have up 57 years of service to the Phillip men were volunteers, and were not Auxiliary has continued to quietly go over the years has ensured that this done, and that the dollars we raised Island community by a dedicated paid, they were given a remunera- about their business, doing what they community has been very well ser- will still be used here. and committed band of volunteers. tion stemming from insurance. needed to do to achieve their goals. viced and that the ambulance vehi- “I feel I’ve done my job. We all feel The dedicated group represent They decided to set up an account When paid ambulance staff were cles were the best equipped within that way,” he said.
PAGE 14 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 Phillip Island Ambulance Service – CELEBRATING YEARS Lifelong heroes
In 2018, the Cowes Ambulance Paramedic team showed their apprecia- tion of the dedication, support and service provided to the Cowes com- munity for over 50 years by Rob Jeffrey, Artie Murdoch, Rod Patton and Bill Bilson. Taken at the 50th birthday celebration in 2010, standing in front of an original Humber ambulance vehicle were four of the local volunteer drivers who began service in December 1960 (L-R) Tom Beaton, Artie Murdoch, In 2018, four local heroes were that went directly to ambulances. Laurie Tyrrell and Geoff Burrell. awarded Life Memberships from That’s an awesome effort.” Ambulance Victoria, in recognition Mal described the men as dedi- of their lifelong dedication to the cated and selfl ess and said it took ambulance service. a bit of crowbarring to get them Between them, Artie Murdoch, together for the award presenta- A proud history of service Bill Bilson, Rob Jeffrey and Rod tion, as they weren’t seeking any Patton had clocked up 200 years of acknowledgement. On the fi rst of December 1960, tireless support for our local ambu- He described their time with the Stan Davie, the president of Warley lance. service as 50 plus years of giving. Hospital, called a public meeting in Although sadly Rod is no longer “In the early days, the volunteers the lower shire hall in Cowes to es- with us, Artie, Bill and Rob are still were paid a nominal fee, which tablish an ambulance service for the here to mark the 60th anniversary they banked into a trust account. whole of the island. of the service. Twenty-one years later, that money In those days, the island was a Artie and Bill started as volun- built our fi rst ambulance station.” relatively small and close-knit com- teer ambulance offi cers in Decem- The Auxiliary offi cially closed in munity, with one doctor, one clinic or ber 1960, with Rob and Rod joining December 2017. consulting room, and a bush nursing seven years later. When the ambu- “Artie told me they’d achieved ev- hospital. lance transitioned from a volunteer erything they set out to do,” said Mal. Stan recognised a need existed, as service to paid staff, the four stayed “They got the station built. The up until that time the doctor attended on as members of the Ambulance island started out with one paid accidents and call outs around town. Auxiliary. staff member, and there’s now 25.” The Phillip Island Shire purchased At the time, Team Leader Mal Mc- Money raised by the Auxiliary re- a resuscitator for drowning inci- Cann said such awards were very mains in a trust fund and will con- dents, and it was deemed that if some rare. tinue to help improve the services of the community members could be “The awards are a recognition of and equipment of our local ambu- trained to operate this machine, then a lifetime of commitment to the de- lances. it would certainly relieve the doctor’s velopment and provision of Ambu- Last week, Mal paid tribute to demanding daily schedule. lance services in community. Rob, Artie and Bill, the last three In its own way, the machine con- “Between 1960 and 1981, these remaining members of the Auxil- tributed to the emergence of the am- guys were the operational ambu- iary. bulance service. lance service for the area. “They are very humble, beautiful Having a resuscitator was one “Since 1981, they stayed and con- men,” said Mal. thing … but enabling the volunteer One of the fi rst volunteer ambulance drivers and a long-serving ambu- tinued to raise money, so we always “For over fi fty years, they gave recruits to operate it was another. lance auxiliary member, Artie Murdoch, was pictured with his grand- had the best possible equipment for their time and their money to help So the then island doctor, Don daughter Nicole Blackman and his wife June at the 50th birthday cel- the paramedics working here. people, who will never even know Hopkins, in his wisdom, set up train- ebrations. “They’ve raised over $250,000 who they were.” ing for two or three volunteers and offered his van to transport patients in every seven, as well as a weekday couldn’t keep up with them!” from the beach to Warley. and night. Shortly after, the South Gippsland They attended auxiliary commit- Renumeration package District Ambulance Service came on tee meetings, fi rst-aid classes, were Even though these men volun- board and offered the island a vehicle, on-call for emergency cases, and at teered to drive, they were paid on an a Studebaker, for community use. times, helped out in the hospital. hourly basis by the South Gippsland It was initially housed in a garage “We had a good working relation- Ambulance Service. However, this in Chapel Street, between the pres- ship with the nurses at the hospital, system proved to be onerous and ent-day Island Bakery and the Ad- as we relied on them and they could time consuming so they made a pact vertiser building. call on us for help,” former driver that their wages be accumulated, and Stan Davie then called a public Geoff Burrell told the Advertiser in placed in an auxiliary fund. meeting to establish an ambulance 2010. This, plus community working brigade. “Sometimes we’d be called over bees, enabled an ambulance sta- At the 50-year celebrations in to help lay out the bodies, or to lift tion to be built, which was offi cially 2010, 82-year-old Tom Beaton told people if they had fallen out of bed,” opened on December 1, 1985. the Advertiser, “It was a well-attend- he added. These same efforts had previously ed turn out.” On other occasions they would be enabled the ambulance, a Ford wag- The current station was offi cially opened in February 2013 and was fund- Tom was one of the fi rst to put up in the van taking people to hospital or on by this stage, to be housed in a car ed by a $2 million state government grant. Current team members (left his hand. Sixteen other men in the in more serious cases, to Melbourne. park at the back of the hospital. to right) Frank Mendes, Cathy Phillips (Acting Team Manager), David community did likewise. There were many times when they The hard working and diligent Pardoe, and Paul De Fazio (Team Manager) are honoured to be the part Records of this fi rst meeting show were literally driving for dear life. auxiliary committee met on a regu- of a tradition of 60 years of outstanding service. that 45 residents attended, and 17 of “I remember doing 75 miles/hour lar basis, to ensure that the essential these were to form the Cowes Ambu- up Swanston Street on a busy Satur- service they had established provid- lance Service. day morning taking a heavily preg- ed the best care and attention that it nant woman to hospital,” said Artie could give to the local community. Dedication Murdoch, one of the last of the origi- 24-hour service nal volunteers. The dedicated volunteers not only Facilities The current Ambulance station was and replaced the old station – built “She had been in labour for 32 held down day time jobs and were Over the sixty years, the ambos offi cially opened in February 2013. when there were just two ambu- hours and needed emergency treat- bread winners for young families, have worked from three different lo- The new station, with its 1400sqm lance offi cers. ment. We ended up getting a police but were the volunteer members of cations. fl oor space has room for at least sev- At the time, Team Manager Mal escort through town. Fortunately it sporting clubs, the youth club, kin- The fi rst base was a simple garage en vehicles. McCann said the bigger, up-to-date all ended up well and the police offi - dergarten and school committees, for the station wagon in Chapel Street. It also includes four separate sleep- and effi cient facility was desper- cer who’d helped us, put a congratu- fi re brigade, JayCees, Rotary and They then took residence in the ing quarters; a comfortable com- ately needed. latory notice in the paper for the new other clubs that operated at that time. rooms under the Warley Hospital, munal living and dining area; radio Part of the design included a arrival. We thought that was lovely,” The new volunteer ambulance before moving to the station in Set- installations; storage rooms; offi ce large undercover area to house the Artie added. drivers put their names on a roster, tlement Road in the early 1980s. space and room to move upstairs. extra equipment and vehicles that “But there were times when the po- which worked out that each member In 2012, the current facility in the The station was built courtesy of are needed during the major events lice escort made it hard for us – we was to be available on one weekend Cowes Industrial Estate was opened. a $2 million state government grant and holiday periods.
THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 - PAGE 15 a very different Year 12 Reflections on a difficult year 2020 has been a year like no other and impacted by the Covid pandemic. Yet they have held their heads high and journalism at La Trobe University, caught we have all been forced to adapt to a new They have not been able to go to class powered through, the fi nishing line now up with Year 12 students from Wonthaggi life and a new normal. for much of the school year; enjoy annual in sight with exams fi nishing this week. and Newhaven Secondary Colleges, to It has been especially diffi cult for our school formals and valedictories; or even Brittany Carlson, who has lived on the see how they have fared in these trying Year 12 students who have been seriously celebrate their graduation day properly. Island her whole life and is now studying times.
always around and video calls would get bor- something I was really looking forward too.” Jamieson May: ing,” she said. She fi nds it hard to believe that her school life Wonthaggi Secondary College Jamieson studied Allied Health Assistance is coming to an end. Last year saw Wonthaggi Secondary College this year through Gippsland TAFE; but her “Being at the very end of my schooling is cra- student, Jamieson perform in the school musi- favourite school subjects were drama and psy- zy. We’ve been talking about exams and that cal “Camp Rock”. chology. the end is in sight, but now it’s fi nally here, I This year she has barely been able to go to She hopes to continue psychology studies can’t really believe it.” class, let alone enjoy the usual extra curricula next year at Deakin University while under- Jamieson can’t wait to hang out with friends activities she loves. taking a Bachelor of Criminology/Psychologi- at the beach at the end of exams, and to start to Covid made it a tough year for Cape Woola- cal Science. earn some money. mai local Jamieson. She has been most disappointed to miss out A recent highlight was sitting for her red Home schooling created the challenge of on her Year 12 graduation night this year. P-plates and passing. having to be very self-motivated when it came “I was really looking forward to one of my She was very proud of achieving that. to schoolwork. fi rst formal events, dressing up nicely and en- However graduating during a pandemic “I found learning from home a little diffi cult. joying a nice dinner with our class. The school comes in a close second. I got distracted very easily, as my phone was gave us a scaled down graduation; but that was “It sure will be a year for the history books.”
He missed interacting with his peers, as his Whilst not many memories were made in Kai Misawa: friends are very important to him. 2020, Kai said that for him and for a lot of the Wonthaggi Secondary College But he is pleased at becoming a more inde- other students “muck-up day” was so much When he fi nishes at Wonthaggi Secondary pendent learner. fun, and something that was special and stood College this year, Kai is excited at entering a “Initially I found it really diffi cult, adapting out in a year full of disappointments. world full of possibilities. to learning from home, because I would talk “The day where everyone just got dressed He has no set plans for 2021. to my friends a lot back in school and discuss up, that was the biggest day for me I think and Kai studied Year 12 English, specialist things with them. However I did learn how to what I will remember most,” he said. maths, maths methods, chemistry, physics and really search for good resources online,” he Kai feels both excitement tinged with nerves Japanese. said. as he faces the uncertainty of the year ahead. He found the workload was stressful “and Kai also missed being in the school band this He is keeping an open mind to all opportuni- there was a lot of procrastinating” but he is year. He plays the saxophone and was disap- ties that come his way in 2021. glad that he took it on. pointed not to be able to spend time in his fi nal “I have no idea what is ahead for next year. For Kai learning from home came with both school year playing this instrument with his “But I am excited and keen to fi nd out what positives and negatives. friends. will happen next.”
try, specialist maths and physics for his Year will defi nitely be something that he will re- Joshua Stevens: 12 subjects. member this year. Wonthaggi Secondary College These subjects are tough and he found Joshua said it is going to be weird not being Wonthaggi Secondary College student them even harder while home schooling be- at Wonthaggi Secondary College in 2021. Joshua has his sights set on studying engi- cause there was so little interaction possible “Six years is a long time to spend in one place.” neering next year. with his teachers. However, he is really looking forward to He loves to play computer games, ride his “When concepts in the sciences and the having a long break before hopefully gaining bike and play the French horn. maths are being explained, it really helps to entrance to the engineering faculty at RMIT He’s been playing the French horn since he be able to have a teacher point out specifi cs in Melbourne next year. was in Year eight, so it has been tough not be- and go into depth and detail with these sub- “The most daunting thing facing me when ing able to do much band practice this year. jects,” he said. I fi nish is trying to organise everything to This year has been diffi cult with Joshua However Microsoft Teams (online learn- go to university and move up to Melbourne,” taking on English, maths methods, chemis- ing platform) has given him a few laughs and he said.
Melbourne as much as possible. as she would have liked. Emily Witaowski: She also has a passion for keeping fi t at the But being stuck at a home most of the year is a Wonthaggi Secondary College gym, and is hoping to turn this passion into a memory in itself, she said. Cowes resident and Wonthaggi Secondary career as a personal trainer. It will certainly make 2020 a standout. student Emily has struggled with missing out “Next year I will hopefully be working part After her exams are fi nished Emily is look- on the typical “year 12 experience” this year time and studying personal training part time. ing forward to the freedom that she has yet to due to Covid. The course is online so I will be able to do all my experience. This year has made her more self- But on the up side, she says that learning from lectures over zoom, just like this year,” she said. reliant and independent than would otherwise home provided a unique opportunity to excel at Having gyms closed because of Covid was have been the case. her studies. hard for Emily as being active is important to She is looking forward to the future with en- “I work pretty well independently, so to be by her. thusiasm. myself was good, because usually at school I Instead she went walking and swimming and “I am excited to live my life and start fresh would get quite distracted by my friends.” kept fi t from home. with adulthood and experience everything by Emily loves hanging out with them in her The pandemic has meant that Emily hasn’t myself. Go travelling, just see the world and be spare time, enjoying going to the beach and to been able to create as many Year 12 memories free,” is her aim.
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when they move to new schools for middle or “Because we couldn’t do that many things Mia Stratman: senior years, but I never got to do that,” she said. it made the times I could spend with friends Newhaven College This year Mia has most enjoyed taking tex- or family more special,” she said. Island local Mia has appreciated the time tiles as a subject, and her work has recently Outside of school Mia is a busy bee who en- she has spent at home with family this year; been put on the short list for Top Design, an an- joys everything from crafting to exercising. because she next year she has plans to study nual exhibition of the work of the very top stu- When she fi nishes her exams she will be Osteopathy and travel around Australia. dents in Victoria at the Melbourne Arts Centre. ticking off a list she has compiled full of Mia said school has been like her security Learning from home provided Mia with things from DIY projects to travel to coun- blanket for her, a comfort she is used to liv- fl exibility and allocating study time as she tries she wants to visit. ing with. s a w fi t . Mia plays the saxophone and sings and has To soon leave that behind is exciting but “Learning from home really let me shape my been in many performances both in and out- also very nerve wracking, with so much of own learning around my needs,” she said. side of school. what lies ahead unknown. However, Mia missed the social side of school. She was cast was in the College’s produc- Mia has lived on the Island her whole life Away from that made her realise how im- tion of “The Wiz” this year and is disappoint- and started at Newhaven College in Prep. pactful those connections were in terms of ed to have missed this opportunity because Perhaps this is making her even more ner- her performance at school. of Covid restrictions. vous, as she faces a transition into the world Mia says she is thankful for this year as it Mia is hoping to be accepted into Osteopa- beyond school, she thinks. has allowed her to slow down and really take thy at Victoria University in 2021, but is hap- “Most kids get to experience a big change notice of what is important to her. py to see where the year takes her.
“The concert featured the best performing For Finan, learning from home was a mixed Finan McLaren: VCE and VET music bands throughout Victoria. bag of experiences. Newhaven College “Performing to a crowd of 1000 people was Doing practical things like music was dif- Finan lives in Cowes and completed his very surreal and something that I will re- fi cult through a screen but he said all of his secondary education at Newhaven College, member forever,” he said. teachers did a great job at making lessons after leaving Cowes Primary at the end of In another big win this year, Finan took out engaging online. grade six. fi rst place for the Monash University Emerg- Finan says he will miss seeing the people Music man Finan has enjoyed a year full of ing Popular Music Prize 2020. he has spent the last six years with, when the music with everything from performances, After a last-minute submission, he won, year comes to an end, but he is mainly ex- to competitions and even sitting exams. earning $500 in the process. cited to start living a life that is his own. Finan loves playing his guitar and despite “That money is going towards my next gui- “It feels amazing to be at the end of my live performances being scarce this year, he tar purchase,” he said. schooling. I cannot wait to move away from managed to get in a performance with his It is no surprise to anyone that Finan would high school and focus on studying the things band “The Finetics” at the Top-Class Music like to go to university next year to study mu- that I am passionate about. concert held at the Melbourne Recital Centre sic education. “I will miss seeing my classmates every at the beginning of the year before Covid re- He wants to become a classroom music teach- day. I don’t think it will sink in that I have strictions hit. er, “if I don’t become a world-famous rockstar”. left school until I don’t go back.”
“The hardest part was not the content. It Not being able to have her family celebrate Alannah Coghlan: was not having your friends around you for after 13 years at school at her graduation was Newhaven College support and not having your teachers face to something Alannah found very diffi cult. Alannah lives in Cowes and has attended face to talk to you. She is the youngest in her family with two Newhaven College since Prep. She is excited “You feel so isolated,” she said. older siblings, who she got to see graduate and to move on next year and hopes to study law Alannah loves musical theatre; she has per- knew what this very special day should be. in Melbourne. formed in many shows including the lead role “Not being able to have my family there Alannah says when this year ends, she in the 2019 College musical “Barnum”. watching me was really really hard. Not being won’t remember the lockdowns so much. Alannah was also due to take on a lead role able to have them watch you fi nish was pretty What will stay with her are the special in “The Wiz” this year and is disappointed to tough,” she said. nights that she got to share with her friends, not have the chance to perform because of However, Alannah hasn’t let the challenges as they battled through 2020 together. lockdown. of 2020 make her lose sight of her goal, which Learning from home was a challenge for She is however looking forward to being is going to law school next year. Alannah. able to perform in Wonthaggi Theatrical She is proud that she has been able to get Only physically going to school for eighty Group’s “Mamma Mia!” production when Co- through the year, and will feel a massive sense days took its toll. vid allows. of relief when she fi nishes her fi nal exam.
something bad, I saw it as an opportunity exams have fi nished, and fi nally have some Liam Turner: to improve my self-motivation and organisa- freedom to do things that he has put off due Newhaven College tion skills,” he said. to studying. Liam lives in Cowes and is a student at Ne- When not studying hard to maintain his “It will just be the biggest sense of euphoria whaven College. grades, Liam enjoys running “to clear his when I fi nish that Japanese exam,” he said. This year he studied Year 12 English, head and relieve stress” as well as hanging Liam maintained excellent marks in ev- maths, Japanese, psychology and legal stud- out with his friends. ery subject throughout the year, but is most ies which he said has inspired him to apply He was disappointed to miss out on a proud of taking out the VCE English award to do law at Monash University next year. proper valedictory celebration with his this year. Liam chose to look for the benefi ts of family, having seen his older sisters gradu- Liam said this year has really shown how learning from home this year, as a means ate and experience the excitement of those much the teachers care, especially about of preparing for a life at university, where events. their Year 12 students, and that he will hold things are so much different than at school. But what the school did put on was perfect. onto the relationships he has formed with “Instead of viewing it as a punishment or He can’t wait to let go of all the stress after them as he takes on the future.
THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 - PAGE 17 Tis the season for giving A small gift can make a big differ- ence. Put a present under the Christmas Giving Tree at the Cowes Newsagen- cy before December 13 and help make Christmas happier for a local family. Being part of this wonderful tradi- tion of Christmas giving is easy. Come into the newsagency in Thompson Avenue before December 13 and select a star from the tree. Each star is marked with an age group from babies up to 13-years. You simply need to buy an age-ap- propriate toy, then place it under the tree. Bianca Greentree and Lisa Barbar If you purchase a gift in the store, with the Giving Tree at the Cowes the friendly staff at Cowes Newsa- Newsagency. Presents will be dis- gent will wrap it for you. tribution to local families experi- Or you can bring in a present and encing hardship this Christmas, as leave it under the tree before Decem- part of the Vinnies Christmas Ap- ber 13. peal. Gifts must be left before De- This is the eighth year the store has cember 13. run the Giving Tree appeal. The presents left under the tree will “Millions of Australian families be included in hampers distributed will be spending this Christmas in locally as part of the Vinnies Christ- poverty,” the Vinnies Christmas Ap- mas Appeal. peal website states. The Vinnies Christmas Appeal “Many of them are facing hardship helps families struggling at Christ- for the fi rst time and have suddenly Christmas is fast approaching and the Cowes Conference of St Vincent de Paul are preparing Christmas hampers mas. found themselves frightened about for vulnerable families in our local community who have fallen on tough times and are struggling to make ends meet. This year, impact of the pandemic how they will keep a roof over their From left to right: Marg Welsh, Pat Randell, Narelle Mulcahy, Linda Sparkes (President of Cowes Conference) means more local families will be head and put food on the table, let facing a bleak Christmas. alone celebrate on Christmas Day.” Help spread some Christmas cheer Every Christmas Linda Sparkes each of their children. nies shops, donations from the public (president of the Cowes Conference) “We make sure we have the right and some government funding. and her fellow volunteer Vincentians ages of the children from every fam- If you can help out with a donation bring smiles to the faces of children ily we visit so that we have suitable of non-perishable food or a new toy, and the spirit of Christmas to vulner- presents for them,” Linda said. your gift will help make Christmas a able families on Phillip Island and 2020 has seen an increase in the more festive time for so many in San San Remo. number of people requiring assis- Remo and Phillip Island. The Covid pandemic has affected tance and even families who wouldn’t Linda said that they are particular- all of us in some way and for those normally need St Vinnies services are ly in need of gifts for 10-15-year old families who are food insecure in our seeking help as they fi nd themselves boys this year. community it can mean struggling to in a diffi cult position fi nancially. Cut-off date for donations is De- Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, with Island Ward Councillor Michael buy Christmas lunch or gifts for their Throughout the year the Cowes cember 12. Whelan, is urging the community to support the annual Giving Tree pro- children. conference members visit anywhere Non-perishable food items and gram. Gifts can be left up until December 10. The Vinnies hampers are all about from 10 to 20 families each week and new, unwrapped toys can be left providing some joy and happiness at the annual fi gure throughout Victo- at: Coles, Woolworths, Ray White, this festive time of the year. Singles ria is 660,000. Cowes Newsagents, IGA San Remo, Christmas Giving Trees ready and couples receive a food hamper The Society raises money from its Bendigo Bank – San Remo, Bendigo It’s that time of year again! challenging one and the Giving Tree and Coles voucher while families members, through Parish poor box- Bank – Cowes and Our Lady Star of Bass Coast Shire Council’s Christ- can help to take some pressure off receive a Coles voucher and toys for es, proceeds from items sold at Vin- the Sea Primary School. mas Giving Trees are now up and Bass Coast families experiencing fi - ready to receive gifts as part of the nancial hardship over Christmas,” Cr annual donation drive to support lo- Tessari said. Change for Sam and Santa spreading Christmas joy cal families doing it tough. “Donating a gift can change a life The Christmas Giving Tree pro- and bring a smile to the faces of chil- Santa is teaming up with Change line form, but since he will be using gram helps ensure that Christmas dren and their families at this special for Sam this year and will be post- Australia Post you better get in fast is a special day for the whole Bass time of year.” ing out free personalised handwrit- to be sure to receive your response Coast community. While food donations are not rec- ten letters to spread the Christmas before Christmas! The project is coordinated by the ommended, this year organisers are joy. The last day to submit your form Combined Welfare Group which in- appealing for donations of Christmas Parents simply need to visit will be Friday, December 11. cludes organisations such as the Sal- puddings, that will be put in hampers www.changeforsam.com.au/santa vation Army, St Vincent de Paul and to help share the taste of Christmas fi ll in the online form and share Family violence assistance Bass Coast Health’s Davey House. delights. their child’s acts of kindness dur- Call 000 for Police or other emer- These services work directly with lo- They are also asking for presents or ing 2020. gency services if you require imme- cal families. gifts, particularly for girls aged seven “This initiative is an opportunity diate assistance. Although there is currently no Cus- to 12 years old, however gifts suitable to connect with children in Bass The Orange Door is a free sup- tomer Service Centre on the island, for all ages are welcome. Gifts (in- Coast and shine a light on the im- port service for adults, children and Giving Trees are located in Cowes cluding puddings) should be new and portance of everyday kindness,” young people who are experienc- at Bendigo Bank, Ray White, Cowes placed unwrapped under the trees. said Lija Matthews, Change for ing or have previously experienced Newsagency and Coles. Gifts will be accepted until Decem- Sam committee member and Sam’s family violence. 1800 319 354, www. In San Remo there are trees at IGA ber 10. friend. orangedoor.vic.gov.au and Bendigo Bank. Any gifts received after this date “Change for Sam is committed to Safe Steps Family Violence Re- Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Brett will be held over until next year. encouraging kindness in our com- sponse Centre is Victoria’s state- Tessari, says that Council is a proud Christmas Giving Trees are also on munity and what better time than wide fi rst response service for supporter of this amazing initiative display in Council’s Customer Ser- Christmas to do so.” women, young people and children Change for Sam is teaming up with and thanked the community for their vice Centres in Wonthaggi and Inver- Santa will post replies within two experiencing family violence. 1800 Santa to deliver some Christmas continued generosity. loch, and the Grantville Transaction business days of receiving the on- 015 188, www.safesteps.org.au cheer this year. “This year has been a particularly Centre.
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Spring update from Future Family Violence the Phillip Island Community Orchard Gippsland Women’s Health is focused in the last year, well above the state av- campaign to raise awareness about Late spring is a busy time at the on preventing future family violence, as erage, which recorded a rise of 6.7 per gender-based violence (GBV), to active- Phillip Island Community Orchard part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism. cent. ly challenge discrimination, and to call (PICO), as spring growth launches Over the 16 days, which started on We all have a role to play in prevent- for an end to all forms of gender-based into full swing, and the days begin November 25 and runs to December 10, ing violence in our community. violence. getting longer, hotter and drier. Gippsland Women’s Health will focus The Respect Victoria campaign gives The campaign began in 1960 when Here are some simple tips for lo- on community–based education and the whole community a voice, inviting three sisters Patria, Minerva and Ma- cal gardeners discussing some of awareness initiatives about family and i n d i v i d u a l s , ria Teresa Mirabal, who the things that we fi nd work well for intimate partner violence. families, organ- actively opposed the cru- us at ‘the orchard’. It aims to raise awareness and under- isations, busi- elty and systematic vio- standing of the causes of Family Vio- nesses, students lence of the Trujillo dicta- Vegetable planting lence. The theme is “Starting Today: and all levels of torship in the Dominican It’s the last call now for summer Preventing Future Family Violence”. government to Republic, were killed by fruiting plants such as tomatoes, “It is important that we are able to stand together Trujillo’s secret police. zucchinis, cucumbers, pumpkins, make the link between gender inequal- to prevent fam- The Mirabal sisters corn, eggplants and chillies. You ity and violence against women,” said ily violence and became symbols of the can plant them through to early De- Acting Executive Offi cer, Melanie promote gender feminist resistance and cember, but you become too reliant The Phillip Island Community Or- Brown. equality. political activism. In on a long, hot summer which may chard shares some spring garden- “We encourage the whole commu- The campaign commemoration of their never come if you wait much longer! ing tips. nity to ‘make the link’ and start on aims to support deaths, November 25 It’s also a good time to plant fast recycled water (purple pipe) and we their path to being an advocate for the Victorian community in under- was declared International Day for cropping, heat tolerant greens such have noticed excellent growth over gender equality, because everyone has standing what respect means, what it the Elimination of Violence against as rocket, muzuma, Chinese cab- the last fi ve years, we think aided the right to live their best life, a life in looks like, and how to put it into prac- Women in Latin America in 1980. This bages such as pak choy, wong bok by the NPK trace nutrient content which they live free from violence.” tice in their everyday lives. international day was formally recog- and lettuce resistant to bolting such carried by the recycled water. One in three women and girls ex- Another thing you can do is to Go Or- nised by the United Nations in 1999. as great lakes, cos lettuce and mi- We have also been busy thinning perience violence in their lifetime and ange. Orange is the UN designated (in- The campaign is part of a movement of gnonette style. our apples and pear trees. This in- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ternational) colour for the elimination 6000+ organisations in over 187 coun- Remember – only plant leafy volves gently removing fruit that is women, children and communities of violence against women and girls. tries. greens on cooler, overcast days to either in a cluster that is too dense continue to experience disproportion- During the 16 Days of Activism, in- Gender inequality is internationally prevent early bolting which results (too much fruit all together), or fruit ately high rates of violence. Discrimi- dividuals and organisations are being recognised as a key underpinning driv- from plant stress if transplanted on that is forming densely on weak or nation, racism and intergenerational asked to be visible against violence by er of violence against women and con- really hot days. prone branches i.e. on long branch- trauma are some of the signifi cant “going orange”. That means wearing tinues to affect women at all stages and Quick cropping root crops such as es more that 40cm from tree trunk. drivers that impact Indigenous women. orange, and “oranging” your home, areas of their lives. To prevent violence baby carrots and radishes are good These heavy, long branches will Ms Brown said it was time for all Vic- neighbourhood and workplace. Maybe against women, we must focus our ef- to plant now and will give you a easily crack and can split the trunk torians to stand up and support the 16 an orange facemask? forts on addressing gender inequality crop before Christmas. if too laden with fruit. Days of Activism Campaign. All Victorians have the right to live in through four main actions. Fruit bearing trees are being pre- Gippsland Women’s Health will fo- a safe and equal society. • The fi rst is to stop condoning vio- Garden care pared for netting and this is done cus on a special message for each of Find more at www.gwhealth.asn. lence against women, this means no In the garden scatter a handful or by cutting back new particularly the 16 Days. au/ or facebook.com/gippslandwomen- longer excusing, downplaying, justify- two of pelletised organic fertiliser vertical growth that is not bearing “You are welcome to contact us about shealth/ ing or denying that violence occurs. such as dynamic lifter, water in then fruit. We then install the netting any of them. We can offer you support • Secondly, ensuring that women mulch with chopped straw, collect- framework. The net will slide back and opportunities to contribute to this History of activism have autonomy and the right to deci- ed grass, sugar cane mulch or even over the newly installed pipe which amazing campaign.” Across the world, November 25 is In- sion making in all public and private clean compost. Soak the soil before is pulled down around the tree and You can also follow Gippsland Wom- ternational Day for the Elimination of areas of life – such as personal, fi nan- applying mulch and apply soaked then anchored by digging a perim- en’s Health via our Facebook or Insta- Violence against Women and heralds cial or social independence and that mulch for maximum benefi t. Ex- eter trench, back-fi lled with loose gram page to fi nd out everyday tips for the beginning of 16 Days of Activism women’s leadership is supported. posed soil will quickly dry out and soil and mulch covering the base of being an ally in the prevention of vio- which culminates on World Human • Thirdly that we foster positive per- will require constant watering. the net and preventing it from fl ap- lence against women. Rights Day on December 10. sonal identities and challenge roles ping loose. The campaign calls for action and stereotypes for both males and Fruit trees For more information about the Prevention against one of the world’s most persis- females. In the orchard we have just turned Phillip Island Community Orchard Violence affects too many families in tent violations of human rights – vio- • Finally, that we strengthen posi- on our irrigation system, utilising a (PICO) please get in touch at island- Victoria. lence against women. tive, equal and respectful relationships 13mm Dripline setup in a circum- [email protected] The rate of family violence incidents During these 16 Days of Activism, between and among women and men, ference around the root zone of or check out PICO – Phillip Island in Bass Coast increased by 17.7 per cent the world unites in an international girls and boys. each tree. The orchard uses Class A Community Orchard on Facebook. Perfect penguin proposal It was months in the planning but was to take place in the US at the minute and included a videographer a unique marriage proposal ended in original high school where the movie and photographer and setting up his tears and a yes recently on the steps of w a s fi l m e d . electric guitar and microphone on the Penguin Parade viewing platform. The Melbourne based couple love the stands. Jacob Schnackenberg wanted his Phillip Island and have a holiday Bec had no idea about the plan marriage proposal to fi ancé Rebecca home on the island, so when the plan when she was picked up from their Walsh to be one to remember. He ap- to carry out the proposal in America holiday home and blindfolded as she proached Phillip Island Nature Parks become impossible, Jacob turned was led down to the viewing stands. to assist him with his very detailed his attention to the Penguin Parade Josh then recreated the movie scene and ambitious plan. bleachers. singing ‘I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Jacob wanted to recreate the pro- There were a few false starts and You’ and getting down on one knee posal scene from their favourite date changes due to weather, but to ask if Bec would marry him. She movie “10 Things I Hate About You” the planets aligned on November said yes and it even made the TV starring Heath Ledger as a way to 24 when Josh executed his proposal news that night – a very special start The Penguin Parade viewing platform was the backdrop for a unique propose to Bec. The original plan plan that was crafted down to the to their island life together. marriage proposal by Jacob Schnackenberg to fi ancé Rebecca Walsh.
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Whilst we have been consumed by COVID-19, there is still so much exciting work happening in the provision of medical and health services in the Bass Coast – the expansion of Wonthaggi Hospital, the preliminary work on the Phil- lip Island Community Hospital, and the development of Cancer services in both Wonthaggi and Cowes Phillip Island Medical & Health Action Group (PIMHAG) supports all these services, plus the relo- cation of PICAL to its new site in Warley Avenue. Together, as a com- Sales of the Amasiko Partnership face masks have already raised $2000 munity, we are taking great leaps to sponsor 200 girls and provide them with hygiene packs. forward. At this time, it is doubly important to keep communication with all levels of government open and productive. PIMHAG president Peter Paul with Cr Ron Bauer, who accepted the From Cowes to Uganda PIMHAG has invited a Bass Coast group’s invitation to attend the regular committee meetings. Customers at IGA in Cowes are Councillor representative to attend helping improve life for women and running of planning processes, en- working with him as an effective our committee meetings on a regu- girls in Uganda. sure good flow of information, and liaison between PIMHAG and our lar basis. This is something that we The popular local supermarket is assist us in obtaining the best out- newly elected Council. have not done before, and it under- stocking a range of facemasks for come for the community. Cr Bauer stated he has great re- pins our commitment to working the Amasiko Partnership, a charity We are very pleased to announce spect for the work and advocacy of optimally with local, state and Fed- working with Kasenda villagers in that our invitation has been keenly PIMHAG over the past decade and eral governments. remote Western Uganda to improve taken up by local Island councillor, appreciates the invitation to work We believe this direct line into their living conditions. Cr Bauer, and we look forward to with such a dedicated group. Council will facilitate the smooth Sales of the facemasks from Cowes have already raised $2000 and helped sponsor 200 girls from the village. Konney Behre from the Cowes IGA offered to stock the masks after her These colourful facemasks, for sale daughter Felicity volunteered for an at Cowes IGA, are raising money Amasiko sewing group in Melbourne. to support a remote Ugandan vil- Solar switch sparks alarm lage. A range of Christmas-themed The group made reusable produce masks are also available. CFA units from San Remo and bags from African material, but Phillip Island and two AusNet branched out into face masks when trucks responded to an emer- the pandemic hit. An incredible Partnership gency call in Cape Woolamai on Amasiko founder, Pam Wood said Pam said money raised by the Friday morning. initially she sent 30 masks down to Amasiko Partnership will help estab- The homeowner called 000 af- Cowes, but they sold out in a flash. lish an environmentally friendly soap ter noticing smoke coming from More were promptly dispatched, factory in the Kasenda village. a power point under the invertor with a range of Christmas themed Soap and feminine hygiene prod- connected to the house’s solar masks due instore this month. ucts are luxury items that are not of- panels. The masks are made from two lay- ten available or are too expensive for Fire crews were quickly on the ers of cotton and include a Pellon many Ugandans. scene. filter, recommended by the World The Amasiko Partnership also Mark Thiele, San Remo CFA Health Organisation, which can be provides backpacks and soap for captain said it was a minor in- washed and reused. the boys and working in partner- cident which was quickly con- Pam praised Konney for her ship with Ugandan charities, has tained. support. helped to fund family and commu- AusNet Services were called to “All money raised from the sales is nity water filters and construction isolate the house. given directly to our charity, there’s no of a woman’s refuge. “They came and pulled the fuse money in it for Cowes IGA,” she said. As well as masks, the dedicated to the whole house, so there was “So far, the money has provided sewing team create aprons, reusable no risk of the switch causing any packs for the girls containing sani- bags and food cover throws to help other problems.” Two CFA units attended an incident at a house in Cape Woolamai tary pads and underwear. We’re also raise funds. The incident is a timely re- last week. funding programs on sex education You can support the work of the minder of the importance of and self-defence for them. Amasiko Partnership by buying a making sure all electrical points electrical switch or an appliance, CFA recommends cleaning air “I want to publicly acknowledge the mask from the Cowes IGA, or mak- and appliances are in the good don’t wait,” he said. conditioning units and getting a support our charity has received from ing a donation online. working order. “Do something about it.” professional to check they are in the owners of the Cowes IGA, and Find out more at www.theama- “If you’re concerned about an With summer approaching, the good working order. also to thank the Cowes community sikopartnership.com/ or the Ama- for purchasing our masks,” Pam said. siko Partnership Facebook page. Business Guide Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES
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WATER, Gunther: Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 surrounded by his CHURCH loving family. Currently seeking subcontractors & suppliers for the following Need a Need a Loved and Loving NOTICES husband of Jan. Members should check their Construction Tenders Loving Dad of Deb church websites for details of San Remo Secondary School TODAY fresh start? fresh start? (dec.), Cheryl and Steve, service times and guidelines. Cowwarr Primary School 08/12 father-in-law of UNITING CHURCH: We are looking for three We are looking for two Scott and Bev. www.cowes.unitingchurch.org. All subcontractor please register on our website Adored Grandad to all au/minister.php www.rendine.com.au/tenders dynamic team members dynamic team members his grandchildren and Please submit all quotes to: great grandchildren. www.facebook.com/ [email protected] T: 03 5248 2542 to join us at our Phillip to join us at our Phillip pages/St-Johns-Uniting- Dearly missed and Church/828979940479969 Island HQ. Join a safety Island HQ. Join a safety loved forever. BAPTIST CHURCH: focused, leading employer focused, leading employer A Private Family funeral www.islandbaptist.org.au/ Christmas Day will be held. JO00467AA that values diversity and that values diversity and HOPE CHURCH: Community Lunch 2020 are emailing members inclusion. inclusion. USED CARS www.islandhopechurch.com/ Regrettably, the Phillip Island Community TRUCKS & TRACTORS Services Group will NOT be hosting their annual CATHOLIC CHURCH: Christmas Day Community Lunch at St Philip’s www.cdsale.org.au/ Hall because of COVID-19 restrictions and the Birthday gift? Gradua- coronavirus tion? Moving out? www.cdsale.org.au/ increased risk during the tourist season. SPORTY MANUAL prayer-and-reflection However, if you really need some support, please HYUNDAI i20 2 door ST PHILLIP’S ANGLICAN contact PICAL ph. 03 5952 1131, hatch 94K Good Nick Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 56-58 Church Street in Cowes. $7K for quick sale in CHURCH: Cowes 0417388016 www.anglicanparishbass- phillipisland.org/ SITUATIONS VACANT GARAGE SALES www.facebook.com/ Manager Network stphilipscowes/ Corporate Information COWES: PHILLIP ISLAND SURF Coordinator Operations & 36 Everton Drive, Sat, CHURCH: Dec 5 from 8am - 4pm (Records Management) Maintenance www.facebook.com/pages/ only. Clothes, furniture, category/ (Full Time, Ongoing) games etc. Chef – 20-40hrs+ per week (Full Time, Ongoing) Christian-Church/Surf-Church- Kitchenhand/dishy – 10-20hrs per week Responsible for leading and Phillip-Island- Provides specialist skills for all SUNDERLAND BAY: 360300548086709/ Bar Supervisor – 20-30hrs per week facets of records management, managing the effective and 4 Foam St, Sat Dec 5, Bar & bistro staff privacy compliance obligations efficient delivery of operations 9am – 2pm. (incl junior positions) – 10-20 hrs per week and maintenance services across Washing machine - $75 and coordinates all Freedom of PUBLIC NOTICES Apply with resume in person or to Bar Fridge - $50 Information requests. Westernport Water’s water, Wine Fridge $50 THANK YOU [email protected] wastewater and gas systems. Kitchen, toys books, To the very honest per- www.thewesternport.com.au bric-a-brac. son who handed in en- velope with money to Senior Maintenance PUBLIC NOTICES Cowes Police. Officers (2 positions) Graduate Engineer Thank you, my friend (Full Time, 2 years contract) A THANK YOU lost it shopping for me (Full Time, Ongoing) I would like to thank the so once again Thank you. These two positions provide Provide technical and We wish you a very Hap- very kind and thought- ongoing Network Operations engineering support in areas ful person who found py Xmas and a Safe and of water and wastewater my wheelie walker and Healthy New Year. and Maintenance services placed it inside the Joy and Lorraine WONTHAGGI SECONDARY COLLEGE across the Corporation’s water, engineering, and asset Woolworths Mall for Lions Club Cowes ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A CARING wastewater and gas systems. management. safe keeping, until I re- AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT trieved it in the morning. Follow us You don’t know what INTEGRATION AIDE Applications close 14 Dec 2020 Applications close 9 Dec 2020 your act of kindness Part Time (24 hours per week) means to me. – One Year Contract Position With gratitude, PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO For further details, please visit DVERTISE INTEGRATION AIDE Maria. A R Part Time (24 hours per week) www.westernportwater.com.au For further details, please visit – Six Month Contract Position or call 1300 720 711 www.westernportwater.com.au PUBLIC NOTICES Wonthaggi SC is seeking a suitably qualified and / or experienced persons to join its team in 2021 for the above positions. Applications close: 7 December 2020 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST For further information please contact APPOINTMENT TO THE Nancy Crismanich – HR Manager WOOLAMAI RECREATION RESERVE (5611 4000) COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
INCORPORATED JO00456AA ‘The Department of Environment, Land, Water C.Y.C Limited and Planning, on behalf of the Minister for (Committed to the Christian Faith) Energy, Environment and Climate Change is seeking nominations from the Woolamai community to form part of the new Woolamai Phillip Island Adventure Resort is seeking multiple positions: Recreation Reserve Committee of Management More than just a job, a mission, a purpose, an invitation to be Also seeking applicants for Full Time Grounds and Maintenance Incorporated to oversee the management, protection and development of the Woolamai a part of something bigger than yourself. With award wages, Role – You will be responsible for maintaining a truly Racecourse Reserve on behalf of the local and TAXI DRIVERS WANTED. an incredible team and never a dull moment this is a great amazing camp property for guests to use and enjoy. The wider Victorian community. South Coast Taxis are preparing for a busy opportunity. successful candidate will have good communication skills, It is the department’s intention to appoint up summer and the easing of restrictions by work independently and within a team environment, model a to three community representatives together We are seeking casual Dining Hosts/Baristas & Team Leader seeking more Taxi Drivers. positive, mature and productive attitude. with representatives of each user group of the – People with passion for detail and who love to go above reserve for an appointment ending The positions would suit both those looking Please email: Eddie Sherwood, Head of Maintenance and beyond for the customer. Having a heart for hospitality 24 September 2023. to earn some extra income or those looking for ([email protected]) Applications will be assessed by a panel, more regular job. and people is a must, as well as quick thinking and a positive appointed by the department, who which will outlook. Flexibility in rostering including weekends is required, Christian Youth Camps Ltd (CYC) is committed to promoting and recommend committee appointments to the The shifts are available from both our Cowes protecting the best interests of children and has a zero tolerance Minister. and Wonthaggi Depots working the areas of with typical hours varying between 7am and 7:30pm. Please email: Leanne Haringsma – Director of Camp Services to child abuse. Nomination forms and further information on Phillip Island, Wonthaggi or Leongatha. the role and responsibilities of the Committee ([email protected]) Applicants will be required to obtain: Working with Children Card of Management are available from Will Hoban The successful applicants must be experienced Outdoor Activity Program Staff (Mandatory) at Department of Environment, Land, Water drivers, be available to work a mix of days, We are looking for casual and Planning, [email protected], – People aged 18 years and above, who are committed, Successful applicants should apply in writing and include a resume. phone 0436 616 650. nights and weekends and hold the appropriate enthusiastic, enjoy working with people in the outdoors, and Expressions of Interest should be marked EOI- licenses including the Taxi Driver Accreditation. Applications close Friday 11th December 1201620 and lodged at the Gippsland Regional (which can be sourced once successful). who would like to work in the outdoor recreation industry with Offi ce at 71 Hotham St, Traralgon 3844 or email a strong emphasis on large group hospitality. Please phone 5951 4600 or send your resume to [email protected] by 5:00 pm Please email: Jon Dainton – Director of Program Services Friday 8 January 2021. Brendan at: [email protected] www.delwp.vic.gov.au or post PO Box 946, Cowes, 3922 ([email protected]) Customer Service Centre 136 186 FR3421
THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 - PAGE 23 SEEK BUY SELL CLASSIFIEDS e captain of the Coramba SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT The story of the Coramba is indeed a sad one and could have been prevented if the captain of the vessel had his way. Captain John Dowling had not wanted to set sail from Warrnambool in the fi rst place, after checking Positions Vacant his barometer and realising Bar Manager, Waiting Staff that terrible conditions were Bistro/Bar/Gaming ahead. and Kitchen Hand required. The Coramba was heav- Positions ily loaded with wool and The Phillip Island RSL is offering exciting 0450 909 975 Nestle condensed milk, and opportunities to become a member of our fantastic he wished to delay the depar- team. The successful applicants should possess ture. the appropriate and necessary qualifications or Captain Dowling requested be willing to obtain for the above positions and be permission from his shipping available to work nights and weekends offi ce to do so. particularly over the summer. But he was ordered out to sea. The Phillip Island RSL is looking for self-motivated, He had telegraphed head enthusiastic, customer service orientated offi ce in Melbourne but the and positive individuals. Hours will vary during CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER/ reply was that if he left then, December and January with potential CLEANER REQUIRED he would beat the storm to permanent hours ongoing. the Port Phillip Heads. We are currently looking for casual His barometer, sadly, had Immediate start required, experience in hospitality Housekeeping staff to assist us with proved to be entirely correct. is an advantage. cleaning holiday rental properties. The storm turned out to be one of the worst ever experi- Please forward resumes indicating the You must be reliable, have a position of interest to: enced in Victoria. driver’s licence and a reliable Thirty-four people were Operations Manager vehicle as you have to travel killed in all across the state Phillip Island RSL between properties. All work is on that day; 17 of them from P.O Box 503 the Coramba. based around Phillip Island and The tragedy of the Coramba could have been prevented if Cowes 3922 The ages of the crew mem- the captain of the vessel had his way. Captain John Dowl- [email protected] San Remo. bers who perished ranged ing had not wanted to set sail from Warrnambool in the from 19 to 55 years. So, if you have an eye for detail fi rst place, after checking his barometer and realising that Only fi ve were not married. and want to work for a professional terrible conditions were ahead. Captain Dowling had two cleaning company with very high children. viously, the sinking of the Ca- but he was ordered to go,” the
JO00460AA standards then email us at the BANFIELDS His last words to his young sino, had nightmares about 88 year old said, after learn- following email address: daughter as he left home to drowning. ing the Coramba had fi nally Aged Care catch the train to Warrnam- Exceptional Care Built on Solid Foundations [email protected] He very nearly did not been found.
JO00455AA bool for the sea journey were: From the moment you arrive at Banfields Aged Care, you know you are entering an make the voyage as he had The devastation of losing aged care facility that cherishes the quality of life. This brand new, world-class residential I won’t be away long. lain down to have a sleep at her father and his entire crew facility is situatedPCA right within positions the heart of Cowes offering available the ultimate in luxury living The family had a house in at a competitive price. his home in Warrnambool was deepened by not know- Williamstown with an attic Set amongst beautiful landscaped(Must gardens have in theexperience) grounds of the former Banfields cinema andPosition Vacancies and nearly missed the sail- ing over that long period of restaurant complex, Banfields Aged Care is a state-of-the-art Extra Services residential aged window upstairs, from where ing. His mother had woken time where the ship had fi - care facility withBanfi hotel-style elds Aged amenities. Care The single is part level facility of a provides familyowned care to 90 residents, catering for both low care and high care needs with ageing in place programs and also offersBass Coast Health the captain’s two children him. nally come to rest. dementia specificAustralian care in a dedicated Aged 14 Care bed dementia Group specific Pty Ltd wing. (AACG),The spacious and elegant would watch for his ship to facility consists of six separate wings, adjoining central lounges, café, bar, reception centre and Arthur Murphy, 32 years Her brother and Captain provides an whichextensive range prides of services itself to assist onresidents imagination in remaining active andand engaged. sail up the bay, at around old, left fi ve children. Dowling’s only other child Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the time he was expected to Features include:innovation in caring for the aged. Henry Jenssen, the don- Jack, was just nine when his the following positions: return home. The house is n Single, spaciousWe rooms are with located ensuite bathrooms at 192 n ThompsonIndividually controlled Avenue, heating and air key-man (who attended the father perished. Sadly, Jack and comfortable living area conditioning in every room SPEECH PATHOLOGIST still there. But the children’s n Low and highCowes, care with Phillipageing in place Island programs a short n Telephone stroll andinto Foxtel town connection for points boilers and engine) was 51 died just six months before in every room Full Time – Closes 4/12/20 father never returned. n Suites withthe fully localequipped beach kitchenettes and and shops. years old. the discovery was made. He lounge area for a larger style of living n Ample car parking Robert Wishart, the sec- Captain Dowling’s daugh- used to stare at the vast wa- n Spacious lounge,Set sitting amongst and dining beautiful areas landscapedn Courtyards and outdoor grounds. sitting areas HAEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ond mate, was 55 years old, within the fully air conditioned facility n Covered pedestrian walkways CHEMOTHERAPY NURSE ter Audrey, who was just 12 ters off Phillip Island won- and one of the four washed Banfi elds Aged care is a 90-bedn Hairdressing residential & Beauty Salon care Casual – Closes 8/12/20 years old when she said good- dering where his father’s re- facility which provides ann Chapel extensive (non denominational) range of ashore. bye to her much loved father mains lay, family members n Theatre / Cinema ABORIGNIAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER His wife had died two services. n Café and Bar for the last time, learned of said. Full Time – Closes 5/12/20 months before him, and they As a PCA, your responsibilitiesn Physiotherapy will be room to provide and Gym the Coramba’s discovery 77 “He would have been “over n LED TV screens in every room INTAKE CO-ORDINATOR left a child behind. years later in 2011. the moon, just to know that nursing care as directed byn aMen’s Registered Shed Nurse. George Madden, the cook, n Music Therapy – DISTRICT NURSING She described its fi nding somebody had found it and Applicant must have a positiven Dedicated and busprofessional for resident outings Part Time – Closes 6/12/20 left four children. as a “great relief” and was that they were all laid to rest,” work ethic with dedicationTo anddiscuss commitment your individual requirements to and Timothy Byrne, aged 24, experience the Banfields Aged Care lifestyle REGISTERED NURSE -DISTRICT NURSING glad that she had lived long his wife said at the time. high quality care. firsthand, please phone(03) 5951 2500 Casual – Closes 4/12/20 was found in the kelp and enough to learn of the ship’s The story of the Coramba or visit www.banfields.com.au is buried in Footscray cem- location. resonated for many years Essential criteria: TEAM CO-ORDINATOR REFERRALS • Certifi cate III or IV in Aged Care etery. “The ship should never with Phillip Island residents Permanent Part Time – 4/12/20 Bobby Bellairs, who had • Current National Police Check have sailed. My father was of that time, who were deeply survived one shipwreck pre- • Demonstrated knowledge/ability in providing For full position details, a position so worried about the storm saddened by it. Banfields Aged Care description and how to apply, please refer 192 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922 safe quality personal care to consumers andAUSTRAL IAN 03 5951 2500 www.banfields.com.au AGED CARE GROUPto PTYthe LTD BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au ensuring the rights of consumers are respected or contact Human Resources via email
• Compassionate and empathetic person [email protected] JO00466AA • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal t 5671 3333 f 5671 3300 • Effi cient time management skills e [email protected] • Must have fl exible availability and be reliable w www.basscoasthealth.org.au e fi nding of the S.S. Coramba 77 years on • Ability to travel to Cowes on Phillip Island • Current evidence of infl uenza vaccination The coastal steamer, “Co- The Coramba was in the ca- 7am. Alarm bells started to What you can expect from us: SITUATION VACANT ramba” had lain on the ocean pable hands of Captain John ring when there was no sign • A friendly, social & collaborative team fl oor of Bass Strait, off Phillip Dowling, an experienced and of the ship at this time, or of it • A workplace that supports and values their Island, obscured from view respected seaman who knew being sighted sailing past the staff SUPPORT WORKER and seemingly lost for all these waters well. By 1pm on signals at Point Lonsdale. Ra- • Support from management and ongoing time, until 2011. Thursday, November 29, 1934, dio messages were immedi- development and education opportunities WANTED ON PHILLIP ISLAND Through the long-term ef- the crew had fi nished loading ately dispatched to all vessels Looking for an experienced person in the forts of a team of dedicated in Warrnambool and were in Bass Strait, asking them to Desirable: disability field with current DRIVERS license, divers, maritime archaeolo- looking forward to heading keep watch for the missing Previous experience in Residential Aged Care Police check, WWCC, FIRST AID CERTIFICATE gists and researchers, the true home. But Capt Dowling vessel. **We are a non-smoking facility.** INCL CPR. story of the sinking of the Co- became alarmed when the First sightings on the island If you believe you have the qualities and ramba fi nally come to surface. wind and rain began to build A CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY PREFERRED. The S.S.Coramba was a and strengthen. His seafar- skills we are looking for please apply by The fi rst indication of the NEED TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE CARE 531 ton coastal steamer that ing nous told him that danger emailing reception@banfi elds.com.au fate of Coramba was discov- AND ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY ran a weekly cargo service lurked on the open waters. ered on the beaches of Phil- FOR A 16 Y.O. MALE. between Portland and Mel- He contacted head offi ce to lip Island. Ventnor farmer, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ONGOING bourne. It was part of the request a delay in departure. Bill Mallory, had mounted his 8-10 HOURS PER WEEK INCLUDES fl eet of the Belfast and Koroit His request was denied. horse and gone out to check Connect with us online Steam Navigation Company, He was told to proceed, as DAY/EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND the shoreline as he always and had been in operation to conditions were considered to POTENTIALLY O/NIGHT CARE. did after a storm. He went replace the Casino, which has be favourable for sailing. down as far as the Nobbies NDIS PAY RATES, EXCELLENT CONDITIONS. been lost in 1932. This coastal Under normal conditions, and back towards Pyramid PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO YOU NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE, MOTIVATED AND run transported the primary this was a 15-hour voyage, Rock when he caught sight of USE YOUR OWN INITIATIVE. products of wheat, wool, milk with the Coramba expected to something white amongst the ADVERTISER and other goods produced in be sighted entering the heads kelp. It was a washed-up life- PLEASE CONTACT Allison on To read the Advertiser on your the Western District of Vic- of Port Phillip Bay in the early buoy with the words “S.S. Co- computer, smartphone or tablet go to 0418 595 667 toria, to the markets in Mel- hours of the next morning, ramba” on it. As he galloped www.pisra.com.au Training provided to start ASAP. bourne. and to arrive in Melbourne by along the beach, other pieces JO00462AA PAGE 24 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 The state’s worst maritime disaster A terrible tempest, still considered to be the worst to ever hit the vessel the Coramba went down off Phillip Island. The 50-metre Victorian coastline, occurred exactly eighty-six years ago. So fe- cargo steamer had set sail from Warrnambool against its cap- rocious was the weather that it was referred to ever after locally tain’s wishes; bound for Port Phillip Bay in spite of the adverse as “the Coramba storm”. The torrential rain and hurricane-force weather conditions forecast. The steamer was unable to reach winds that raged across the State had never been experienced Melbourne, where it was headed, through the Port Phillip Heads, before, both for those on land and at sea, nor since. Ten inches of because of the fierce gale that was raging, and capsized while rain fell in just 48 hours. It was responsible for one of Victoria’s trying to seek refuge in Western Port bay. worst maritime disasters, which occurred when the coastal All 17 crew members on board perished in the tragedy. A storm like no other November 30, 1934 is remembered by Phillip Islanders as the day of the Coramba storm, the likes of which had not been seen before, nor since. The coast was obscured by rain, and the coastal vessel Coramba sank with all 17 hands lost, off the south coast of Phillip Island. The remains of four sailors were washed ashore at Forrest Caves. With the passing of time, there are locals who can still recall the events of that fateful day. Cherry McFee, before she passed away in 2016, remembered the terror and the uncertainty of that day, in an interview with the Advertiser in 2011. Cherry was only a young schoolgirl at the time, but the power of the gales that tore across the island had never been equalled in her memory. “It was so severe that it bent the The 531 ton coastal steamer, the S.S.Coramba, was built in Scotland in Members of the ill-fated crew of the S.S. Coramba who lost their lives electricity poles in Newhaven,” Cher- 1911 and was lost at sea off Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, during when the ship went down off Phillip Island in 1934. Photos courtesy of ry recalled. a violent storm. There were no survivors. Terry Cantwell SOE. “They were only slender poles, but “The overhead power lines were they were made of iron, and couldn’t and hazardous journey on that fateful down along the roads. Later that withstand the force of the wind.” day. It was so frightening that Kath morning news got through that Cherry had gone to the dentist put pen to paper and recorded a“Kath, wreckage had been found on the in Melbourne with her mother and Marje and three cousins were walked ocean beaches. The radio reported came home on the ferry, “Alvina”, to school by their uncle, Percy McFee. the ship Coramba was missing. from Stony Point. When they finally “When they reached the Loch Road “It was found it had been wrecked alighted at the jetty in Cowes, it was intersection, Kath’s little cousin Lor- off our coast during the storm with to a scene of total chaos with trees na was literally blown off her feet.” the loss of 17 lives. Only four bodies being uprooted and debris blown all As Kath wrote: “The wind was so were found. along the Esplanade. fierce when we reached the top of the “It was discovered the next day that Cherry’s father met them at the jet- Rhyll hill, the youngest of my cous- kelp was piled five feet high on some ty and took them to one of the stately ins, Amy, got blown off her feet and of the ocean beaches.” old guest houses, the Bay View, which into a gorse bush. Uncle had to hold Another islander, Cefn Price, was had boasted a magnificent garden on to her for the rest of the walk to then a little three-year-old … but still until the storm hit. school. By 2 o’clock, the sky was get- recalls feeling the strength of the wind. Cherry recalls it in absolute sham- ting blacker and the wind gushing “We lived on a farm up on the Vent- bles. While she and her mother had with a terrific ferocity. The teacher nor Road, and there weren’t any trees been away, her older sisters Kath and sent us all home and we could hardly around. It just about blew me over! The Marge had gone to school at Rhyll. walk against the wind and rain”. oldies talked about it for a long time.” It was a good walk from their home, It was only next morning that the Cefn said the storm was so severe down the Rhyll-Newhaven Road, to the true extent of the storm was revealed. dead crayfish were found the next This starboard lifeboat was found washed up on the southern shores of wooden schoolroom where the Rhyll Kath wrote: “I was up early with morning up on top of the cliffs at Surf Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, and was thought to have held two Hall now stands. But the route nor- grandpa viewing the havoc, trees up- Beach. crew members, whose bodies were later found near Forrest Caves. mally taken proved to be an arduous rooted, branches and mess everywhere. The finding of the S.S. Coramba 77 years on up and sent to the shipping course and on to rocks some- the Coramba was found. 12 company to be forwarded to where off the island’s south- miles offshore, their depth the relevant families. ern beaches. It went down sounder registered a reading, The body of the first of the without trace. and the size of the image was crew to be washed ashore, too big to be the Kermandie. 25-year-old engine-room A mystery solved The Southern Ocean crew crew, Thomas Byrne, was It was to be 77 years before had instead found the Coram- found half buried amongst the its final resting place became ba, lying as she went down, sand and thick seaweed later known. For eight years, from bow first, and resting in 64 on in the afternoon. Three 2003, a team from a not-for-prof- metres of water. It was stand- other bodies were also to be it organisation, Southern Ocean ing up about 4 metres off the washed up on various parts Exploration (SOE), had spent bottom and was too big to be of the beach, all within a mile countless hours and underwater anything else.To find her in of each other. These four were exploration trying to solve the this state was sheer joy for the the only crew members whose mystery of this missing cargo searchers. bodies were found. steamer, and where she lay. “It was a very emotional day, From the evidence washed Their endeavours were finally for all of us. We experienced a ashore on Phillip Island, it rewarded in 2011 when they suc- mixture of feelings and a great was assumed that the captain cessfully identified the where- sense of joy after waiting so This image of one of the two propellers taken by the team of the Southern Ocean Explora- had changed course, avoid- abouts of the sunken Coramba. many years,” was their reaction. tion in May, confirms the identity of the missing steamer, the Coramba. ing entering the heads in the The wreck was discovered They were quite sure of the treacherous conditions, and by chance. The SOE crew, ship’s identity as the Coramba age began to appear – some derway. Other identifiableChristmas presents for their attempted to reach the safety armed with sensitive sonar was the only vessel that had oars, planks and a lifeboat. objects were found strewn families. The toys were care- of Western Port Bay. technology, were in fact off- two propellers. Knowing the importance of along the beaches, the most fully collected by some of the With poor visibility and shore near Pyramid Rock in “So when we dived down this find, Bill made haste into poignant being children’s island’s locals and taken home thrashing seas, the ship may search of another missing ves- and saw them sitting on the Cowes and alerted the police. toys. It was thought they were to be repaired. The story goes have missed the entrance into sel, “The Kermandie” which ocean floor, we knew we had A search party was soon un- being made by the crew as that they were then packaged Western Port, and run off had gone down in 1892, when the right ship,” the divers said.
THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 25 SPORT cause the ratio is around six pinkies for every whiting. Snapper reports for the opportuni- ties available were ok this week. We didn’t get as many reports of custom- Around theWITH JIM’S BAIT ANDBay TACKLE ers bagging out, but plenty of reports of two or three for the boat. A mixed week with the weather and during that time will win a $100 meal Reports were spread out this week the fish not playing their part when voucher for either the Westernport or and we would get one from someone they were expected to. San Remo Hotel. fishing off Elizabeth in the deep water There was still some quality fish There are also weekly prizes of $20 of the channel then five minutes later caught but only from a few windows vouchers for the San Remo or West- a report from four metres off Coronet of opportunity. ernport hotels for those closest to the Bay on the mud. Friday night was a perfect example. weekly mystery weight. Even the reports we had from those We had a very warm afternoon, not a Free entry, no registration, weigh out after dark were the same, some bad tide and calm conditions expected two whiting each per day towards the in the deep, some in the shallows and after dark, so the shallows was going mystery weight prize, fish from the others from the middle of the corals. to be the place to head for a snapper. land, boat, kayak. More information No monsters this week either but The problem was no one told the and results find us on Facebook. plenty around the four-kilogram snapper and very few showed up. mark which are a good size for baking Fishing report whole on the BBQ or taking a couple It’s great to see the ever-increasing Soccer group (left to right): Megan Dakin, Aimee DeCelles, Christine of generous sized fillets off. numbers of visitors which is helping Overall, the whiting was a little Hicks, Anna Beavis, Rebecca Poll. to put smiles back on the faces of the smaller this week, but the numbers Calamari reports didn’t slow down, business owners with the extra trade. were still good, and we had several and the dredge had no affect at all on While the mask wearing rules have reports into double figures. the San Remo jetty. If anything made been relaxed for walking around in Times of reports were all over the them more aggressive. the open, they are still required when place and no real pattern other than Beach reports were the same and entering shops, something that seems from those fishing the deeper water most people commented about how Girls can do it! to be forgotten by many over the where the last of the run-out tide was aggressive they were this week, not The This Girl Can campaign cel- Bass Coast Shire Council received weekend. the best. The rest of the reports from just dragging the float under but try- ebrates real women giving it a go funding for a number of This Girl Agree or don’t, that’s not an argu- all over the tide. ing to take line as well. and getting active no matter how Can programs throughout the re- ment we interested in. We’re just not The wind made it difficult at times, Boating customers seem to have no well they do it, how they look or how gion to help women get active. interested in the negative advertising with it against or side on to the tide trouble finding one or two for a ses- sweaty they get. Programs ran throughout No- it will bring when caught by the mask making it difficult get the boat to sit sion on the snapper or whiting, but I The campaign from VicHealth is vember and included soccer, surf- police. right. didn’t get any reports from people just designed to encourage, motivate ing, stand up paddle boarding, ten- At the moment we’re still restricted To be successful in the deep, baits going out to chase only calamari. and inspire women to become more nis, football, golf, cricket and bush to four people in the shop at any one were a mixture of squid and pilchard We did get several reports from cus- active. walking. time. Apparently we don’t qualify as a with pippies a distant third. If you tomers chasing snapper or whiting, business that can go to the two square don’t like catching tiny pinkies don’t even across the corals having a jig down metre rule. Still trying to get clarifica- go chasing whiting in the deep be- and landing the odd calamari or two. tion on that but hope to be able to in- crease it soon. Until then we just ask for a little patience. Please remember we don’t make the rules we just have to pay the fines. During all the restrictions, shut- downs and the changes of Covid over the last nine months we have and are continuing to make some changes to our business. One of those changes is Fishing Licences. We stopped doing them at the first lockdown and then the rules around sharing pens, cleaning, made Left to Right: Maureen Ellard – Cowes, Pam Cameron – Ventnor, Jackie it difficult for us to continue with MacFarlane – Cowes, Kirsty Crane – Surf Beach, Darren Cole (Regional them. Fishing licences can be quite Development Officer for Gippsland – Golf Australia), Christine Riley – an effort for a business, that’s why we Rhyll, Aimee DeCelles – Kilcunda, Sue Clough – Cowes, at a Phillip Island have decided we will no longer be do- Come and Try Golf day. ing fishing licences. If you want to get a Fishing Licence, it is very simple now to sign up online. Your licence is valid as soon as you have paid and cheaper than in store. Just jump onto the fisheries website and follow the directions. “Tins for Tings” is the name of our December whiting fishing competition. It’s a simple competition that starts on December 1 and runs through to December 22. The two heaviest whiting caught Jack was very pleased with his effort, landing calamari while out in the boat.
Phillip Island bowls Angie Bodaan, Marcelle Monet, Jacquie Bodaan and Arlee Wilson of Sun- derland Bay, and Kara Cassells of Silverleaves, with coach Paul Rowbot- We finally had our Friday Happy tom, at the Tennis Come and Try day. Hour; it was great to have a social catch-up and return much need funds to the club. Pennant practice commences this South West Gippsland week too. Dates have been set with a Saturday draw confirmed, to com- mence in January; still awaiting Mid-week draw. midweek bowls is back! Tuesday bowls had 16 players, We are back Thursday, December Register now – to register contact winners were Stuart Harvie and 10. Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974 let’s John Routley, runners up Judy 10am for 10.30am start, venue get the old times back and have Christie and Ray Pepper. San Remo AGM meeting first, two some fun. Thursday Social had 14 players. games of bowls stick draw and BYO All welcome – see you on the Winners Brian Legg, Eric Wild lunch. green. and Murray McClimont, with +33. Runners up Alan Price, Laurie Goodman, Joan Farmer and Reg Excell with +27. Saturday was 2-4-2 – winners Phillip Island bridge club were Hans Olierook and John Rout- ley with +35, runners up Peter For- Helpers at the bowling club (left to right) Judy Christie, Kevin Wagner, est and Reg Excell with +34. Mike Smith, John Matthews, Airlie, and her father Chris {in background]. social get-together The Phillip Island Primary schools including Our Lady of the Sea, are They have been successful in Next Year Phillip Island Bowls Because of the COVID-19 lock- socially before Christmas. again participating in the bowls pro- representing their schools in the Club will host the District Competi- downs we have not played any When: Monday, December 14. gram instigated by John Matthews, district and state and have reached tion in March. This is a great event bridge sessions at our club since Time: 10am – 2pm. Kevin and Dorothy Wagner. finals in past two years. for our club. March 11. Where: Graydens Reserve (corner They are assisted by members of Teams from the District have It surely must be in recognition Now that the government has eased of Phillip Island Road and Forrest club and teachers who give an in- played at Wonthaggi and Morwell of the input that John, Kevin and the social distancing regulations Avenue, Newhaven) sight to experience bowls to these in the past, with the State Finals at Dorothy do to promote this sport in your committee thought it would be BYO everything (seating, food, young children. Darebin. our schools. great to catch up and meet each other etc) or just come for a chat. PAGE 26 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 SPORT Strong start to the season From page 28 with fantastic individual perfor- mances throughout the morning. Under 16s The Under 16s played Leon- Under 12s gatha Town, on a picturesque After a great start to the season Cowes oval Saturday morning. The Sharks were back at home to Leongatha Town won the toss play Inverloch Red. and elected to bat. Inverloch were coming back Opening bowler Zac (Tangles) from school camp and were short Walker took the prize wicket of T. on players to fill a team. Great McRae in the first over. A pacey, sportsmanship was shown as rising delivery found the edge of Sai Sadhubugga, Bud Marshall, McRae’s bat, and keeper Henry Jacko Allan and Ethan Tilley Pepppard took an excellent reflex went over to fill in for Inverloch, Island surfer Sage Goldsbury holds the catch to complete the dismissal. so we could get a game going. number one spot in the Under 18 Women Recovering from his Main The Sharks were in the field first. going into the finals of the Australian Ju- Event bout with brother Tom on Bryce Lawrence and Archer nior Online Surf Championships. Wednesday nights UFC Pay-Per- Cox had the new ball and bowled View event, Tim (Bone Crusher) exceptionally well to keep their Niven showed off his milder side, opening batsmen on their toes. delivering a controlled spell of ac- The great bowling continued Surfing curate bowling and being reward- with Ollie Parsons, Ryan Hughes, ed with figures 1 for 13 off 4 overs. Flynn Deng, and Jai Larcombe When Max Arceo knocked over sharing 10 wickets between them. the impressive opener Hanly for Again, this week keepers Zack goes online 15, Town were 2 for 43 with half Hughes and Hazza Bentley both the innings complete. James Lewis (L) who played his first game of senior cricket yesterday had a fantastic game behind the Phillip Island’s Sage Goldsbury is lead- Then came William (Moppa) in C2 made nine runs and took one wicket. Henry Peppard wicket wickets. ing the field in the Australian Junior On- Peppard, who bowled an inspired kept and took two catches. It was now time for The Sharks line Surf Championships. spell, including a controversial to have a bat. Finalists were announced this week non-LBW decision. A great effort, nonetheless, ac- Max Arceo watched on, as Zack and Cub Cantwell opened for the 2020 Championships, with Sage Town batsmen, B. Graham for- cruing figures of 2 for 7 off 3 overs. Beaumont upped the pace, piling up the batting to get the team off in the number one spot for the Under 18 got about the wooden thing in his At the completion of the in- on 28 of the next 34 runs before to a great start. Women division. hand and was struck on the pads, nings, Town had amassed a get- being dismissed. The batting trend continued with The event hosted 162 of Australia’s top seemingly directly in front. table total of 6 for 86. Taking on the bowlers and Duke Lawrence, Archie Williams, junior surfers in a head-to-head online Next over however, William Opening batsmen and captain looking to close things out quick- Arch Cameron and A.B all strik- surfing competition. had more luck, when Rickard Kohen Beaumont stole the show ly, Beaumont fell to an excellent ing the ball well and taking their Surfers who qualified for the national was adjudged LBW and the very from there on in. catch and a dominant 49 run in- chances to make plenty of runs. titles through respective state titles were next ball, stumps went flying and Seeing off the opening bowl- nings unluckily came to an end. Second gamer Koby finished invited to enter the online event. Moppa was on a hattrick. ers, Beaumont and Henry Pep- Tangles Walker came out blast- off the innings with a solid bat- Competitors submitted videos of waves With cameras rolling, William pard moved the score along in ing, making a solid 17, striking ting performance. which were then assessed by the judges. delivered a late outswinger, nar- controlled fashion, until Peppard three boundaries and the game Next week’s game is against Wave submissions for the final are open rowly missing the outside edge of was dismissed for 11, with the was done and won. Glen Alvie in Glen Alvie. until midnight on Tuesday, December 8. the bat. score on 42. An excellent result for the Island, Go Sharks! Winners will be announced on Decem- ber 10.
Men’s B Grade winner – Mark Ja- ford: Winner was Steve Rieger H/c mieson H/c (14) with 67 points. (27) with 24 points from Malcolm Men’s B Grade r/up – Fred Panoz- MacArthur H/c (28) with 21 points. Phillip Island golf zo H/c (16) with 72 points. Club Championship winners: U16’s Training Men’s C Grade winner and Month- D Grade: Scratch – Brian Potter Tuesday, November 24 – Mau- Thursday, November 26 – Men’s ly Medal winner – Brian Potter H/c off 28 287, Nett – Geoff Owen off Starts at 3pm on rice Richardson Memorial Trophy and Ladies 18 Hole Stableford. (25) with 66 points. 29 220. Round 1 – Men’s Stableford. Winner Men’s Winner was David Nicoll Men’s C Grade r/up – Dave Ablett C Grade: Scratch – Max Brown Sunday 6th December. was Michael Whelan H/c (21) with H/c (17) with 42 points from Kenneth H/c (21) with 68 points on a countback. off 17 264, Nett – John Wiseman Any new players welcome! 42 points on a countback from Rob Wallace H/c (24) with 41 points. Ladies competition winner was off 17 214. Haydon H/c (12) also with 42 points. Saturday, November 28 – Mens 18 Kim Rippon-King H/c (29) with 69 B Grade: Scratch – Ian Smith off 9 Hole Stableford winner was Ian Hole Stroke – November Monthly Points from Ros Reid H/c (28) with 11 330, Nett – Bob Pascoe off 13 291. McCole H/c (27) with 23 points from Medal. Sponsored by Paul Waylen. 70 points. A Grade: Scratch – James Fowl- Charles Mizzi H/c (26) with 20 points. Men’s A Grade winner– Bob Pas- Next week’s event for Men is Sta- er off 2 301, Nett – Graeme Cuff Wednesday, November 25 – La- coe H/c (12) with 67 points. bleford (single) and Life Member’s off 7 288. dies Final Round Club Champion- Men’s A Grade r/up – Isaac Batty Plate (Best Aggregate of 3 players). Medal of Medallist – James Tay- ships and 18 Hole Stroke. H/c (1) with 69 points. Men’s and Ladies 9 Hole Stable- lor H/c (29) with 68 Nett. Club Championship winners: D Grade: Scratch – Pam Ardern PHILLIP off 40 369, Nett – Pamela Williams ISLAND off 45 237. C Grade: Scratch – Miyuki Yama- MARINE guchi off 29 312, Nett – Jan Daff off 33 222 c/b. NEW & USED BOAT SALES B Grade: Scratch – Judy Magill off 24 287, Nett – Judy Magill off 24 215. A Grade: Scratch – Taylah Robin- son off 12 242, Nett – Taylah Robin- son off 12 206 c/b. TIDE GUIDE Winners of the Daily Stroke event T S P 18 Holes c -0 0 n -0 A Grade winner: 0-22, Taylah Rob- inson off 10 70 nett. HIGH TIDE IS MARKED IN BOLD B Grade winner: 23-33, Kim Rip- pon-King off 31 67 nett. W 2 3.15am 00 2.51pm 7 2 7 2 2 0 0 C Grade winner: 34 +, Pamela Wil- liams off 45 71 nett. T 3.55am 3.33pm 27 9 Hole competition – 9 players. 0 0 2 0 Winner was Pat Rose H/c (36) with 4.34am 0 4.13pm 0 0 17 points on a countback from Tracy Lady Champions (left to right): Pam Ardern, Miyuki Yamaguchi, James Fowler – the Men’s Club 0 02 2 0 Cooksey H/c (45) also with 17 points. Judy Magill and Taylah Robinson. Champion. S 5.12am 0 2 4.52pm 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 S 5.49am 2 5.31pm 2 Top team Inverloch also had a by six games. Baromi had Louisa 0 0 2 0 win against Westernport. West- Pratt back playing and new player m 7 6.25am 2 0 6.13pm ernport only winning first mixed. Judy Luck. I hope you both en- Phillip Island tennis 2 0 2 Inverloch are well on top in this joyed the game. section. Leongatha Millman and Korum- T 2 00 7.00am 2 6.57pm Section 1: Inverloch 8.67 defeat- 4.55, and Korumburra Blue 7.66 0 2 2 0 2 2 ed Westernport 1.36, Leongatha defeated Leongatha Barty 2.47. Disappointingly, there was no burra Green had a very even match North 8.70 defeated Koonwarra Ladder: Outtrim 33, Korum- score received from the Leon- with three tiebreakers – two going A 1.36 and Leongatha v Korum- burra Green 29, Korumburra Blue gatha v Korumburra match. the way of Korumburra Green and n LK00847AA burra – No score received. 26, Baromi 18, Leongatha Mill- Korumburra Blue won their won the match by 10 games. Ladder: Inverloch 44, Leongatha man 17 and Leongatha Barty 9. match 7/2 against Leongatha There are only two games left be- 14 Beach Road, Rhyll North 25, Korumburra 20*, West- Another good round of tennis in Barty. All the men’s sets were tie- fore the Christmas/New Year break. ernport 20, Koonwarra 10 and Le- both sections. breakers, with Barty winning one Please talk with your teams to OPEN 7 DAYS ongatha 3*. Leongatha North had a win over of them. The ladies sets all went see who can play the Tournament Section 2: Outtrim 6.54 defeated Koonwarra this week in Section 1. Korumburra Blue’s way. Day of January 16. PH: 5956 9238 Baromi 3.48, Korumburra Green Koonwarra only managing to win Outtrim v Baromi was a close Teams also ensure you have www.phillipislandmarine.com.au 5.65 defeated Leongatha Millman one ladies set. match with Outtrim only winning paid your clubs Affiliation Fee. THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - PAGE 27 14 KILLARA CLOSE, COWES
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Father and son Gary (L) and Steve Burchell played their first game Evergreen Carl Muscat batted through the whole 40 overs in C2 and together in Phillip Island colours in C2 against Glen Alvie. made 53 not out.
Strong start to the seasonIPRCE to mention two fantastic run outs for a solid 39. A Grade C2 CricketREDUCED from Eli Richards. Kohen Beaumont looked com- Round four saw Nerrena make When we take off for cricket ev- The win takes the Sharks to 3 fortable in his B grade debut, the trip to take on the A1 boys ery Saturday, we would hope that and 1 in what has been a great re- but he and the remaining Sharks who were looking to consolidate we arrive home safely. ward for the effort that was put in then lost wickets quickly trying on their strong start to the season. Sadly, this week’s game was during pre-season. to chase down the big total. After winning the toss the soured by a horrible incident on $785,000 Next week the boys take on Ko- Tom Niven and josh Excell fin- Sharks decided to have a bat with the field when last weeks hero, • Open living with amazing water views rumburra at home. ished not out as we ground out Lochie Cleeland returning to the Dan Stevenson, attempted another • 3 bed/2 bath Go Sharks! 9-140 off our 40 overs. 2 side to open with Jarrod Black. great catch but fell awkwardly and • 850m approx allotment Another loss on the road has put Things didn’t get off to a great finished his day in hospital and B Grade in question our finals aspirations, start with Black taking off for a with serious breaks to his right leg. 136 VISTA DRIVE, CAPE WOOLAMAI and a big matchup looms on the quick single but forgetting that he This week the B graders were off It was a distressing scene seeing road next week against Leongatha. is in fact not very quick. to Nerrena where we lost the toss Dan in obvious pain all but know- and were sent into the field. Geoff After the run out with the score C1 cricket ing the extent of his injuries. at 1/6 Eli Richards joined Clee- Odgers opened the innings bowl- The club and his teammates land at the crease and the two ing eight overs straight (in a bor- C1 keen to keep the winning would like to thank the Glen Alvie built a strong partnership on the rowed vest and tracksuit pants) run going took on Inverloch at team for their genuine concern and back of some hard running on a picking up a crucial early wicket. Newhaven. others who came to his aid. big slow Cowes outfield. Henry Shawcross opened from Matt Parson lost his first toss We wish Dan a speedy recovery. The two put on 70 for the sec- the other end and bowled okay and Inverloch chose to bat. The game became secondary, ond wicket until Cleeland was swinging the ball both ways. Soni Prashant and Matt Parson but we continued as best we could. bowled for a well-made 39 with Tom Niven came into the attack openedIPRCE the bowling and the Inver- We batted first and made a solid the score at 2/76. and took a well-deserved wicket loch openers got off to a steady 156 with the wily Muscat carrying Shiran Rathnayake joined to bring the score to 2-47 before startREDUCED before Parso struck. Liam his bat with a fine 53 no, Francis 23 Richards in the middle only for Nerrena’s middle order put on a Dayson came on and settled into and Taryn Allen a hard hitting 29. UNDER Richards to be dismissed for 32. decent partnership to make it to his craft picking up two, and Tim Special mention to James Lewis Brodie Johnston then strode drinks at 2/88. Niven was unhittable, bowling the who played his first senior game CONTRACT out to the middle and after a re- After drink’s, the Sharks start- Niven line two outs swingers and and contributed a solid 9 at the end. freshing week away at Wilsons ed to take wickets with Josh Ex- then a cutter. What a joy to watch, We opened with James and he Prom he looked full on energy cell and Andrew Tolley both pick- takes this scribe back nearly 20 picked up his first wicket, then at the crease. He teamed up with ing up wickets. years. Tim ended up bowling five cartwheeled the batsman’s middle Rathnayake and together the two Clint Wilson then came onto overs conceding only one run. stump. A great way to start your closed out the innings beautifully. bowl picking up the excellent fig- Zac Walker and Heath Wom- bowlingUND career. RE WE HAVE With some creative shot play ures of 5-17 off his eight overs re- ersley took over the bowling and There was a half hour break and more hard running the two stricting Nerrena to a score of 186. bothED have EDRUC joined the C1 full and at whilstCONTR Dan was TAC attended too CASH BUYERS got the score up to 3/161 off our The Sharks then went into the stumps brigade. Heath picking and to be honest our enthusiasm 40 overs with Rathnayake (43no) bat with Odgers and Kev Taylor upPR one. CEI This left Soni and Blake slowed up a bit, but we kept plug- and Johnston (38no) both making opening the batting with both Young our finishers to close out ging away. READY TO valuable contributions. striking the ball well, but were the 40 both picking up two and re- At the end Glen Alvie passed our With a good total to defend unable to pick the gaps. stricting Inverloch to 98. score in the final over in another PURCHASE the Sharks came out full of fire Taylor then snicked off and Epi- LiamFFERSO Dayso and Parso opened close game. after the tea break and opening fano who batted at the shortly de- the Nbatting TIVI ED and got the scor- A big shout out to Alvie Captain NOW! bowler Simon Kirton led the way parted the same way. ing ticking over. Liam playing a Dan Mcguirk who sub fielded in bowling a spell full of pace and This bought Shawcross to the beautiful pull shot before nicking Dan’s absence. bounce. With Shiran Rathnayake crease who put in a decent part- off for 14 , we then lost a quick We were the walking wounded opening with off spin from the nership with Odgers before Odg- one in Parry. Soni joined Parso by the end with muscle injuries other end applying pressure, the ers was dismissed for 20. who was batting well and went to some, a damaged finger to an- sharks looked unstoppable. At this stage, the Sharks were bang bang bang for a quick 21. other and two broken fingernails The boys took the first five Ner- 3/29 and not looking in good shape. First gamer JohnOpen Nicolchi Saturday who to from Kanter. 2pm rena wickets from just 20 runs Wilson fresh of his five wick- was just wandering the streets Bowling honours went to Johno RENTAL with Kirton ripping out of stumps ets came to the crease and put on before he was conscripted had his 2-21 with other wickets to Fran- at will and from there the game another partnership to bring the first bat but unfortunately forgot cis, Lewis and Kenter. Also, a big was all but over. Sharks to 4-83 before Shawcross to use the bat. thank you to Garry Burchill who PROPERTIES Nerrena were dismissed for got out for well-made 31. With rain approaching Zac Walk- helped out this week and picked up 61 in the 27th over with superb Wilson continued to hit the ball er joined Parso who thought that his first wicket for the Sharks. spells of bowling from Kirton (3 well but again could not hit it in was enough and went 4 and 6 to win As a club we must rally around URGENTLY for 20 off 7) Rathnayake (1 for 8 the gaps finding the fielder mul- the game finishing 47 not out and Dan and his family as he will need off 6) and the evergreen Charith tiple times. keeping the unbeaten run going. a lot of support in the near future. Keerthisinghe (2 for 5 off 7) not Wilson was eventually caught Go Sharks! Continued page 27 WANTED
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