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3207PORT 3207PORT In this issue: PRESIDENT’S LETTER People of port 3 Beach Patrol 22 Despite the privilege of our location to the city and beachside access, the prevailing com- PEOPLE OF PORT Boomerang Bags 24 mentary about living and working in Port Melbourne is the ‘small town feel’ and sense of kinship. Albert Park College 26 Dedicated to the people of Port Melbourne, this edition of the 3207Port magazine serves to highlight the groups, organisations, ini- tiatives and people who work to bring opportunity, advocacy, knowledge, insight and vision to the place we call home. Port Melbourne Primary 30 Without taking away from the locals who have witnessed so many changes to the fabric of the area, I want to pay credit to the local businesses that play such a significant role in the A suburb rich in history, culture and diversity, over 16,500 of us now call Port Melbourne home. Bordered by the shores of Hobsons development of our community. Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River, we’re privileged to enjoy an inner city location, the envy of Melbourne. Nicola Sydes – Contributing The contribution of local business in promoting community activities, supporting schools With sporting, social, recreational and support groups and magnificent parks and beaches at our doorstep, we encourage you to get Editor and volunteer programs, raising funds for local charities, engaging in tourism events and active, get involved and get to know your community in 2017. Published by committees, caring for our local environment, collecting important social data and advo- Port Melbourne Business Asso- cating for positive change and sustainable development for ALL is so often unseen and ciation unsung. www.3207port.com.au SPORTS ABN 22 089 928 327 But everyday I’m struck by the generosity of local businesses who are approached to P.O. Box: 264 Port Melbourne 3207 donate products, cash or vouchers, display promotional posters, promote local clubs, [email protected] schools, charities and services because they feel a part of this community and they believe Port Melbourne The Port Melbourne is a free in doing their part to build the type of community we all want to be part of. publication and is distributed in Baseball Club Port Phillip. To this end, we have dedicated this edition of 3207 Port to the volunteers, sports clubs, All material is copyrighted and councillors, schools and residents who together with local businesses make this growing WHAT WE DO: no part of this publication may community a great place to work, study and live. With 3 Senior Men’s Teams, and Junior be recorded, stored in a retrieval T-Ball for under 12s, 14s, 16s & 18s, the system, adapted, reproduced nor transmitted without written per- Within these pages you’ll find a comprehensive community guide to Port Melbourne. I hope Port Melbourne Baseball Club has been mission from the publisher. Views playing ball since 1929. expressed in 3207 PORT Maga- it helps you get to know, or even get involved with what matters to you. zine do not necessarily represent kids can get involved in the Port Mel- the opinions of the publisher. No bourne Mariners junior summer program responsibility is accepted by the I encourage you to store this guide somewhere safe. You never know when you might want publisher for the accuracy of the to get out, and get active in Port. which has junior training for t-ball & little advertisements or information league. within the publication. Enjoy, WHO WE’RE FOR: WHO WE’RE FOR: The publisher assumes no res- Paul Littmann ponsibility for errors or omissions Boys and girls aged 4-17 years of age. An all inclusive and social club, we in this publication. The 3207 President of the PMBA Port Melbourne PORT welcomes any contribu- welcome cricket players of all ages and tions from our readers. Please HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Cricket Club abilities to enjoy the game. We field just APRIL 2017 send all comments and or material APRIL 2017 All Enquiries should be directed to the over 200 registered players consisting to the above email or address. Postscript; Just as we go to print it has come to our attention that the Port Phillip Specialist Junior Coordinator, Haydn Edwards WHAT WE DO: of 5 senior teams all playing turf cricket School was robbed of up to 21 mountain bikes and helmets essential to their independent For advertising please email 0415 240 407 Founded in 1874, The Port Melbourne as well as 10 junior teams ranging from [email protected] living program. Despite the devastating blow to both the school and their students, we are [email protected] Cricket Club (PMCC) is one of the oldest T20 Blast, Rookies, Under 12s, and All so heartened by the response shown to the school by our local traders. Look out for the J.L.Murphy Reserve sporting clubs in Australia and one of the Girls Under 13s, Under 14s and Under ‘I Port Phillip Specialist School’ posters on your next stroll down Bay Street and visit 351 Williamstown Rd twelve founding clubs of the Melbourne 16s. We also offer a thriving Milo Cricket Facebook/ilovePPSS to show you care too. [email protected] District Cricket competition. program for young beginners. www.portmelbourne.baseball.com.au 2 3 3207PORT 3207PORT HOW TO GET INVOLVED: WHO WE’RE FOR: Contact the President, Eddie van Pame- Auskick: 5yrs-8yrs len Boys & Mixed: U8s, U9s, U10s, U11s, 0411 752 289 U12s, U13s and U14s Port Melbourne Cricket Ground Girls: from 7yrs, U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s, 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. U18s president@portmelbournecricketclub. com.au HOW TO GET INVOLVED: www.portmelbournecc.vic.cricket.com.au Contact Kerry Ashbrook 0419 938 764 Girlsfooty@portcoltsjuniorfootballclub. Port Melbourne com.au Football Club www.portcoltsjuniorfootballclub.com.au WHAT WE DO: Founded in 1874, the Port Melbourne Port Melbourne Football Club is one of the oldest and most famous football Clubs in Australia. Bowling Club The only club to participate in every VFA- WHAT WE DO: VFL season since admission, our proud The Port Melbourne Bowling Club is one history includes names like triple Brown- Port Melbourne area since establishment of the oldest lawn bowls club in Australia, low Medallist Bob Skilton, Ron Barassi, HOW TO GET INVOLVED: WHO WE’RE FOR: in 1957, enabling men and women of all established in 1883. Tom Lahiff, “Mopsy” Fraser, Frank John- All enquiries should be directed to Pame- Nippers: Aged 5 - 14 years of age Sandridge Life ages to enjoy the experience of playing son, Peter Bedford, the Goss brothers, la Snow, Club Secretary Junior SRC’s: aged 13 years to 14 years football and being part of a club. WHO WE’RE FOR: Fred Cook, Damien Drum and more J L Murphy Reserve of age. Junior Youth Involvement program Saving Club Fun for groups of friends or company recently, David King. Corner Williamstown Road & Graham St. (YIP’s): a leadership development pro- WHO WE’RE FOR: [email protected] www.portcolts. social events, the club is also open to gram for teenagers, from 14 to 17 years WHAT WE DO: HOW TO GET INVOLVED: We currently field two senior men’s teams com.au barefoot bowling from Tuesday to Friday. of age, who aspire to be future leaders A dynamic voluntary organisation, dedi- For membership enquiries contact Presi- and one senior women’s team. 2017 has within the surf life saving community. cated to the development of lifesaving dent, Michael Shulman also seen the introduction of a women’s HOW TO GET INVOLVED: initiatives and providing a safe and enjoy- 0407 964 620 development team, enabling greater par- Port Colts Contact Craig Morris HOW TO GET INVOLVED: able environment that enriches the lives 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. ticipation for women of all abilities. 9646 2642 Contact Belinda Gill, Membership Officer of our members and the community. The [email protected] Junior Football Club 130 Spring Street 38 Beaconsfield Parade Sandridge Life Saving Club patrols San- www.portmelbournefc.com.au [email protected] 9646-8773 dridge Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and WHAT WE DO: www.portmelbbowlingclub.com.au [email protected] Public Holidays. They also offers a Nip- Re-launched in 2012 following the growth http://www.portmelblsc.com.au/ per’s program to educate young children Port Melbourne in Port Melbourne Auskick, the Port Colts about water safety and awareness when APRIL 2017 Juniors has a number of junior teams Port Melbourne visiting a beach or aquatic environment. APRIL 2017 Colts Football (boys, girls, and mixed), alongside their Auskick program. They have also intro- Life Saving Club WHO WE’RE FOR: Club duced dedicated girls teams for the 2017 WHAT WE DO: Kids looking to learn about lifesaving season. Established in 1913, Port Melbourne life whilst gaining vital surf safety and aware- WHAT WE DO: savers have been patrolling Port Mel- ness skills including first aid and resusci- The Port Colts Football Club has been bourne beach and saving lives for over tation skills. the prevailing local football club in the 100 years. 4 5 3207PORT 3207PORT mornings from 08:30AM-10:00AM); and a Sunday afternoon social tennis (from 12:00PM onwards) HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Contact Club President, Espie Balila [email protected] Morris Reserve, Swallow Street [email protected] www.pmtc.org.au Port Melbourne Trugo Club WHAT WE DO: Trugo, or alternatively TruGo or True-Go, was developed in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The game is said to have senior men’s team. The club provides a been invented in the Newport Workshops great family friendly environment, with the Port Melbourne by railway workers in the 1920s, and the canteen open every night for meals.