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Residents Ken Hailey and Leon Sweeney (left and centre) belong to a group that has been lobbying for erosion solutions to Cowes east for six years. They are pictured with Bass Coast Shire Councillor Michael Whelan (right) who has taken up their cause. Erosion victory for Cowes east Cowes east residents are celebrat- The long-anticipated report by forced to sandbag to stop Western veys, before going out to tender for spokesman said. ing after a green light was given to BMT Commercial Australia is being Port flooding their front yards. construction, with the rock wall and He said the remaining $400,000 the million-dollar construction of a seen as a victory by residents who The Federal Government will con- groynes set to be completed by the from the Federal Government’s fund- rock wall and groynes on a section have been lobbying for action for tribute $1.1 million to the foreshore end of the 2020/21 financial year. ing would be directed to fix erosion of beach hit hard by erosion. six years. works, from Monash MP Russell A shire spokesman said the $1.1 at Cowes main beach and Inverloch. An engineers’ report released The report recommends rock Broadbent’s 2018 election pledge of million would not cover the entire The BMT report states failing to last week recommended the works, “armour” and six groynes be built $1.5 million to fix Bass Coast ero- costs of the report recommenda- act on the erosion problem was not which will be immediately acted on along coastline from Rose Avenue to sion problems. tions, but “a significant portion of it”. an option, detailing a decades-long with $1.1 million in funds from the Coghlan Road, to protect the coastal Bass Coast Shire will now manage “The shire will continue to advo- history of actions trying to stop ero- Federal Government, promised at reserve and dune habitat, an area a design project for the erosion works, cate for further funds to deliver its sion in Cowes east. the last election. where residents this year have been including detailed drawings and sur- priorities in response to erosion,” the Continued page 7 COWESBOAT COWES CARAVANRVSTORAGE SELF STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE – Solar power to each unit for 24 hr Video Surveillance

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Bass Coast COVID-19 update* As of Monday, August 10 A GoFundMe page to get Paul home 10 A GoFundMe page has been set up a GoFundMe page, appeal- Local residents launched by friends of well- ing for assistance for him. 6875 tested positive known local bus driver of many Jenny is particularly struggling tests done locally years Paul Chipperfield, who suf- with not being able to go and see fered serious spinal injuries in an her husband and be there for him 3 accident at his home back in May. during his time of need, as new Active cases Paul is currently in rehabilita- regulations prevent this. tion in Melbourne, isolated from She drives to Caulfield to de- *From BCH Assessment clinics only since March. family and friends, after undergo- liver clean clothes and toiletries ing spinal surgery at the Alfred to her husband, but she is not Hospital to have vertebraes fused permitted to enter the building to together, and screws put in place. see him, because of the current Ten weeks on, Paul is unable to COVID crisis. stand on his own, and will have to His family miss him terribly, as undergo many more months of re- he does them, and just want Paul habilitation to learn to walk again, to be able to come home to a safe and to be able to (hopefully) get back environment where he is loved to doing what he loves most, which and can be cared for. is driving the V Line Bus between Says Liza Lee, a friend of the fam- Cowes and Melbourne, and the Bass ily: “Paul’s family and his grandkids Coast Specialist School Bus from can’t see him in rehab because of Phillip Island to Wonthaggi. Paul is unable to have any visitors under the COVID restrictions, but the COVID regulations. They need The cheerful and friendly bus this get well card and beautiful messages from the students and staff at help to make modifications to their driver was a great friend to his the Bass Coast Specialist School, where he drove students from Cowes home. They miss him and his smil- regular passengers, and to the to Wonthaggi before his injury, recently gave him lots to smile about. ing friendly face terribly. Let’s dig PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO children under his care as he de- deep and help a man who would do livered them to and from the Spe- It was when he removed his pros- As he will be confined to a anything for us. Let’s give him what ADVERTISER cialist School in Wonthaggi. thetic limb at home that he acci- wheelchair for the foreseeable he has given and band together to He is described by his friends as dentally fell backwards ten weeks future, house modifications will help get him home.” the bus driver always ready to lend ago, injuring his spine badly. need to be made before he can re- The GoFundMe page can be ac- CONTACT US: a hand, and who went that extra Paul was rushed to Melbourne by turn home. cessed by going to: www.gofundme. mile when called upon by anyone. ambulance and underwent a major This will involve access ramps com and search for “Small helping Classiﬁ eds: [email protected] Paul has suffered in the past, los- operation at the Alfred Hospital, be- and doorway modifications to ac- hand for Paul”. Editorial: [email protected] ing his leg some decades ago in a fore being finally transferred to the commodate wheelchair access. Donation tins have also been boating accident, at the age of 23. Caulfield Rehabilitation Centre. With Paul no longer able to work, placed at IGA in Cowes, Island Advertising: [email protected] But he recovered, bouncing He is able to sit up, which is a and his family reliant on wife Jen- Eats (Woolworths complex) Cor- Sport: [email protected] back and using a prosthetic limb good sign, but feeling in his one ny’s wage to cover medical, mort- ner Takeaway (on Settlement which has enabled him to function leg is yet to return, and his future gage, fuel and other bills piling up, Road entrance to the Industrial Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. normally since that time. mobility remains uncertain. friends and his stepdaughter have Estate) and Youkis restaurant. Phone (03) 5952 3201 Fax (03) 5952 3024 Your questions for candidates Optus to upgrade What do you think are the big is- To compile a list of questions, sues in the upcoming council elec- BCRRA is inviting ratepayers and tion? Do you have questions you’d residents to share their thoughts Publication No. VBF 9005897 like to ask any potential candidates? via a short online survey. Registered by Australia Post. Bass Coast Ratepayers and “We welcome all your ques- its race track tower Residents Association (BCRRA) is tions, especially those in line with looking at ways to help the com- BCRRA’s purpose (to raise the stan- The Optus Mobile Phone Base ber of people attending events so The Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser munity connect with candidates dard of accountability, transpar- Station at the Phillip Island Grand more customers can access our is bound by the Standards of Practice of given the current lockdown and ency, community engagement, and Prix Circuit is to be upgraded. network,” the spokesperson said. the Australia Press Council. If you believe restrictions on public gatherings. fiscal discipline at Bass Coast Shire Optus describes the proposed “We know that staying con- the Standards may have been breached, BCRRA intends to make a page Council),” the association said. upgrade as part of a national proj- nected at events is important to you may approach the newspaper itself available on their website to each Once a list of questions has been ect it is undertaking, for the re- our customers, whether it be for or contact the Council by email candidate for them to publicise their compiled, BCRRA will hold a vir- placement of existing equipment. sharing photos from the sideline ([email protected]) profile and candidate statements. tual open meeting on Saturday The proposed work will involve or reaching family and friends. or by phone ((02) 8261 1930). In a statement, the association August 22 between 2 – 3pm to fi- the installation of four radio re- “We are committed to providing For further information see said: “After this election we will nalise them. mote units, a new global position- our customers with the best ex- ing system (GPS) new cabling, and perience and look forward to the www.presscouncil.org.au LK2474 have a new Council to represent Council Elections are due to us for the next four years, and take place in October 2020, and removal of outdated equipment. improved connectivity at the race- BCRRA wants to know what is candidate enrolment closes on An Optus spokesperson said on track this work will provide,” the important to the Bass Coast com- September 22. Friday that the work was being spokesperson said. Online Subscriptions munity moving forward. So we A link to the survey can be undertaken to upgrade the capac- Written submissions are invited plan to ask candidates a number found at the BCRRA Facebook ity of the tower. by Optus on its proposal and can www.pisra.com.au of questions, with each candi- page https://www.facebook.com/ “Optus is upgrading the capac- be made by forwarding them to date’s responses included as a BASSCRRA/ or website bass- ity of its tower at the Phillip Island Level 9 256 Queen Street in Mel- part of their profile.” crra.org. Racetrack to cater for the num- bourne by 5pm August 19.

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Smash and grab at Rip Curl Cowes east residents received drone training, as part of a three-year project to calculate Brazen thieves stole $8000 worth of goods History safe “Shadow Security called me when the alarm the rate of beach erosion on Phillip Island. from a surf store in Newhaven last week. went off, then went to the store and stayed on The group of about 20 citizen scientists The store is home to the Islantis Surf Ex- Rip Curl Phillip Island was broken into at site until the police arrived. have been working with researchers from perience, which tells the story of surfi ng in 4.45am on Tuesday, August 4 when two offend- “Once the police were fi nished, Graham Melbourne and Deakin universities. Australia and on Phillip Island. The surfi ng ers smashed the front window of the store. from Bass Glass came and repaired the win- Cowes East Foreshore Preventative Ac- museum is fi lled with memorabilia, including Owner Scott Jackson said the thieves were dow straight away.” tion Group (CEFPAG) members have been boards and rash vests signed by world cham- only inside for around fi ve minutes and wore The robbery is another setback for the store, operating the drones and placing large pads pions. hoodies and masks to hide their faces from the which like other local businesses, is reeling along the beach, to provide targets for the Scott said although the surveillance footage store’s surveillance cameras. from the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. GPS plotting. showed the thieves approached the museum The pair targeted expensive surf watches in While Scott goes through the painstaking Since mid-2018, university researchers have area, they didn’t remove anything. the break-in. task of fi ling insurance claims and replacing been visiting Cowes to take photos from a “I would be devastated if they took any of “They smashed the watch cabinet and stole the lost stock, he’s hoping the local commu- drone at 100 metres altitude. that. Most of it is irreplaceable.” the majority of the watches,” said Scott, who nity will continue to support the store. The photos cover a 2.1km stretch of beach, Even so, he said the robbery has “made me believes the pair had cased the store earlier “Under hard times we are all going through from Erehwon Point to almost the end of the feel crap”. and knew exactly what they wanted. with Stage 3 restrictions, we’re still open from Silverleaves residential area, at low tide from “It’s an awful feeling watching them on the “It was a well-organised attack. They took 9am – 5pm, seven days a week.” the dunes to the water line. tapes going through everything.” GPS, tide and fashion watches.” The store has hand sanitisers at the en- The research team said the Stage 3 restric- He said, “it made him sick” to think the pair The thieves also made off with a limited-edi- trance and a maximum of 10 people are al- tions in Bass Coast, and the Stage 4 restric- had visited the store at some point and he’d tion Rip Curl 50th anniversary watch. lowed in at a time. tions in Melbourne meant it was not safe to probably talked to or served them, “and then “There were only 100 - 150 made, so those Anyone who has any information about continue fi eld work at the moment. they rip you off”. watches will increase in value,” Scott said. the break-in is asked to contact Bass Coast Mapping has been suspended for six weeks. But he was grateful for the quick response Sunglasses near the till and some men’s cloth- CIU on (03) 56714190 or Crimestoppers on It’s hoped mapping can resume when the CO- from the security fi rm and local police. ing were also grabbed in the lightning raid. 1800 333 000. VID-19 restrictions are updated on Septem- ber 13. More sex offence Racist graffiti removed charges for teacher Racist graffi ti on a bus shelter at Sunset He said the attack on the bus shelter was Supporting local business, Strip has been quickly removed by staff from criminal damage and that police would use Detectives have laid a further 10 sexual of- Bass Coast Shire Council. provisions of the Sentencing Act (1991) fence charges against a 60-year-old man, a for- creates local jobs. Leading Senior Constable Julian Wilden- where any criminal offence motivated by mer Newhaven College teacher. berg from San Remo police said the incident prejudice was detected and prosecuted. The man, a college department head, had pre- RUSSELL was being investigated and anyone with “The Sentencing Act (1991) provisions al- viously been charged with three offences in re- BROADBENT MP lation to alleged sexual offending at the school. knowledge of the incident should contact low for the motivation of the accused person Federal Member for Monash police. to be an aggravating feature during any sen- The man appeared before a hearing at the He said the graffi ti on a bus shelter near tencing process by the Courts,” he said. Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court last week, Newhaven College was reported at the end “It is critical that all Victorians are accept- and is now facing a total 13 charges relating of July and removed within three days. ing of cultural diversity and respect the right to seven alleged victims, spanning fi ve years. Acting Bass Coast Cluster Manager, Se- for individuals to practice their faith, pursu- He was charged with these further offences nior Sergeant David Fyfe said police took ing their values, beliefs and interests. by the Morwell Sexual Offences and Child all crime seriously, “including that which is “We ask anyone who witnesses, or is sub- Abuse Investigation Team. motivated by prejudice, racism or discrimi- ject to, racism, discrimination or victimisa- The man will return to the court for a com- nation”. tion on the basis of religion, culture or eth- mittal mention on October 29. “We strongly support every Victorian’s nicity, to inform Victoria Police.” In May a letter from the board chair to par- right to feel safe and secure in their commu- Anyone with information about the graffi ti ents advised the man’s employment with the nity. at the Sunset Strip bus shelter should contact college had concluded. “Under sections 24 and 25 of the Racial Leading Senior Constable Julian Wildenberg Earlier this year in relation to the case, the Victo- rian Government’s school regulators – the Victori- and Religious Tolerance Act (2011), it is an at San Remo Police on 5678 550 or call Crime 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 03 5623 2064 offence to threaten or incite hatred towards Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a con- an Registration and Qualifi cations Authority and a person or group based on race or religion,” fi dential report at www.crimestoppersvic. the Victorian Institute of Teaching – confi rmed the [email protected] Russell.Broadbent.94 Snr Sergeant Fyfe said. com.au. college’s compliance was being reviewed. Authorised by Russell Broadbent MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820. VOTE 1 Ron Bauer for the Island ward PUTTING OUR ISLAND FIRST I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and GET IN TOUCH work, and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. ronbauerforbass.com Authorized: Ron Bauer 324 Lt Collins Street Melbourne 3000 [email protected]

THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 - PAGE 3 Asphalt work is due to start next week on the new road at the Back Beach Road roundabout. This aerial shot taken several weeks ago shows the rate of progress on the Woolamai Beach Road roundabout. Roundabouts emerging rapidly Construction of the two new roundabouts Rhodes-Ward, Regional Director. At Back Beach Road, signiﬁ cant progress “Next week we will also commence asphalt on Phillip Island is progressing quickly. Ms Rhodes-Ward said work was ahead of has also been made on replacing the existing works on the carriageway that is currently At Cape Woolamai, the intersection at Phil- schedule and was expected to be completed Y intersection with a dual-lane roundabout. under construction.” lip Island and Woolamai Beach roads is now by late 2020, instead of early 2021 as origi- The project will cost $8.75 million and is due She advised there will be partial lane clo- functioning as a roundabout, with the De- nally planned. to be completed by early 2021. sures at both sites as work continues. partment of Transport saying great progress The $10.486 million upgrade at the inter- “Over at Back Beach Road we’re construct- “People travelling for one of the four per- had been made. section includes a new dual-lane round- ing the road surface for the northern con- mitted Stage 3 reasons may experience de- “This week, we’re working on footpaths about, street lighting and footpaths. The ex- nection and hope to have this open late next lays.” and street lighting, followed next week by isting bus stops will also be relocated, and week, so work can then start on the southern To keep track of these projects visit region- concreting and landscaping,” said Sarah pedestrian crossings will be upgraded. connection,” Ms Rhodes-Ward explained. alroads.vic.gov.au. Council Update Special Council Meeting A Special Meeting of Council will be live-streamed at 12.15pm on Wednesday 19 August 2020. Join us on the live-stream link www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2020meetings Items that will bedealt with as part of the Special Council agenda: • Wonthaggi Cemetery Trust business and San Remo Cemetery Trust business The agenda will be published on Council’s website on Friday, 14 August at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/meetings. There is an opportunity in the Special Council meeting for public questions. If you would like to ask a question please submit your questions in writing no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Ordinary Council Meeting The road surface for the northern side of the new roundabout at Back Beach Road is currently under construction. Council’s next meeting will be live-streamed at 1.00pm on Wednesday 19 August 2020. Join us on the live stream link www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2020meetings The proposed items Council may consider: • Adoption of 2020/2021 Annual Budget • Planning Application 190137 - 31 Silverleaves Avenue, Silverleaves • Planning Application 190293 - 58 Bruce Road, Silverleaves • Holden Proving Ground • Economic Development Strategy 2016 - 2021 Annual Snapshot 2019/20 • Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, Growing Tourism Annual Snapshot 2019/20 • Acquisition of Land at 20 Agar Rd, Bass • Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2030 • Draft Public Transparency Policy • Draft Governance Rules and Revised Election Period Policy • Local Law - Use of the Common Seal and Council Meeting Offences • Audit and Risk Committee and Charter • Review of Instrument of Delegation – Council to Chief Executive Officer • Review of Instrument of Delegation – Council to Staff The Cape Woolamai intersection is now functioning as a roundabout. • Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation - Planning and Environment Act 1987 • Award of Tender No. 20009 - Annual Supply of Bituminous Surfacing of Roads • Award of Tender No. 20011 - Annual Supply of Quarry and Road Making Materials The agenda iwill be published on Council’s website on Friday, 14 August at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2020meetings. There is an opportunity in the Council meeting for public questions. If you would like to ask a question please submit your questions in writing no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Tender No 20012 – Dalyston Netball Courts Redevelopment Locally owned and operated by Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the redevelopment of the two existing asphalt netball courts to two compliant netball courts. The new eastern court will be Scott & Sharon Anderson 5672 1074 a multi-purpose netball/tennis court. The existing multi-purpose court will be re-developed Caring and personal 24 hour Service to include hot-shots tennis, netball warm-up area and a half basketball court. The works include the implementation of new competition standard LED sports lights for Main office Wonthaggi the netball, new fencing, drainage and concrete path works. Shelters will be provided on each side of the netball courts. 176 - 178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi The tender period opens 9.00am on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 and closes at 2.00pm on Cowes office (by appointment) Wednesday, 2 September 2020. Tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 5952 5171 https://basscoast.etenderbox.com.au Email: [email protected] Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people with speech or hearing difficulties) on 13 36 77 | [email protected] A.F.D.A. LK5162

PAGE 4 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 Whale collision risk increased with bay “gas factory” Southern right whales would be AGL’s plans would see liquified under threat from AGL’s proposed natural gas transported on up to 40 gas project in Western Port, accord- LNG super tankers – about 300 me- ing to the Phillip Island Conserva- tres long and 49 metres wide – per tion Society. year from interstate and overseas. PICS members have been wading The FSRU would be approximate- through AGL’s 10,000-page Environ- ly 300 metres long by 50 metres wide ment Effects Statement (EES), with with capacity to store 170,000 cubic submissions due August 26, conclud- metres (m3) of LNG. ing the company has failed to prop- AGL’s EES states “a few whales erly address the potential for whale visit Western Port during their sea- strike in Western Port. sonal migrations”. “We believe the AGL response to “These same whales are at risk the threat to whales is not nearly of whale strike from thousands of adequate and southern right whales ships and recreational vessels in that only exist in the southern hemi- Bass Strait waters and tens of thou- sphere are particularly under threat,” sands of vessels in Australian wa- said PICS president Jeff Nottle. ters generally. “AGL appear to have not even “The increase in likelihood of considered the Conservation Man- strike of whales resulting from the agement Plan for the southern right addition of up to 40 LNG carriers to whales.” the existing and future shipping traf- Mr Nottle said the whale species fic in these areas is not significant.” were protected both federally and The EES states Western Port is not internationally and the management recognised as a meeting point or plan highlighted they were particu- breeding area for humpbacks, south- larly at risk from vessel collisions in ern rights or killer whales, and most the southern hemisphere. visits to Western Port Bay are “usu- He added they were also a grow- ally the result of general wandering ing part of Phillip Island’s tourist from the main migration paths”. economy. It says the Port of Hastings cur- “When whales are under threat it rently has about 150 vessel move- not only adversely impacts the eco- ments per year. systems it also impacts our eco-tour- “Large vessels, such as the pro- ism,” Mr Nottle said. Southern right whales off Phillip Island credit: Lisa Shonberg. “When whales are under threat it not only adversely posed LNG Carriers, are the ves- “PICS believes this is another il- impacts the ecosystems it also impacts our eco-tourism.” sel type with the lowest recorded lustration that we will be bearing the number of whale strikes, even less costs of the proposed AGL gas fac- “With massive gas tankers travel- Sandy Point is 16 knots reducing to marine mammal observers as these than vessels used for tourist whale tory in Western Port right from the ling through the narrow shipping 13 knots from Sandy Point to buoy massive ships approach Western Port. watching. outset.” channel in Western Port to the pro- 31 north of Crib Point. “These requirement need to be in “LNG carriers and other bulk car- posed AGL gas factory at Crib Point “As a result the gas ships are likely port policies, handbooks and har- riers are responsible about 20 per Impacts … the whales are left with no alter- to be travelling at the most danger- bourmaster directions.” cent of whale strikes. Mr Nottle acknowledged that native than to simply get out of the ous speed for the southern rights,” “The proposed up to 40 LNG carri- whale collisions with boats were way. Mr Nottle concluded. What’s planned? ers per year would have a combined relatively low now due to the spe- “The ship is on a course and is not He urged AGL to develop mitiga- The EES is open until August 26 1 in 2,500 risk of a whale strike.” cies’ relatively low populations, “but able to respond even in the unlikely tion measures to protect southern for the project that will see the FSRU Submissions will be reviewed by as the population recovers this be- event that a whale is spotted from right whales in Western Port as part moored at Crib Point jetty. an Inquiry and Advisory Committee, comes an increasing problem”. the ship.” of the AGL EES process. The FSRU will regasify liquid nat- formed by the Victorian Planning He said even when collision didn’t AGL’s EES states that nearly 90 “As an absolute minimum the Port ural gas by using a heat exchange Minister Richard Wynne. occur, increased shipping would lead per cent of whale injury or death oc- of Hastings harbor master needs to system, taking in millions of litres The IAC will review the public to “chronic disturbance” as whales – cur when a vessel is travelling at 14 develop specific mitigation require- of seawater per day, discharging it submissions, then hold a directions which measure about 17.5 metres knots or more. ments that should include a contin- colder or warmer than the ambient hearing on September 17, which will with a weight of around 80 tonnes – In Western Port the current speed gency plan for Western Port in whale temperature and containing residual lead to a public hearing on October try to avoid vessels. restrictions from the fairway buoy to season, including the need to have chlorine. 12, to run for up to eight weeks.

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - PAGE 5 Coastal defence history Erosion “anguish” eased Six “long” years of lobbying has Coastal protection works started paid off, say members of the Cowes at the western end of Cowes in 1947, east resident group that has battled with construction of groynes from for action to stop coastal erosion. Erewhon Point to Dunsmore Road. Cowes East Foreshore Preventa- The new coastal engineers’ report, tive Action Group (CEFPAG) chair released by BMT Commercial Aus- Ken Hailey last week welcomed the tralia last week (see separate story), engineers’ report recommending a puts the history of erosion on Cowes’ rock wall and groynes, and the sub- beaches under the microscope. sequent allocation of $1.1 million The report states the shoreline east in Federal funds to complete the of Erehwon Point has a history of cy- works (see separate story). clical erosion, lasting “several years “After six long years of persever- CEFPAG chair Ken Hailey said the or decades”. ance, we can finally announce a situation this year had “become “Overall, the trend has been to- major breakthrough in our quest to so dire that residents were sand- wards erosion,” it concludes. achieve some significant repairs to bagging their properties for fear However, the report states the area the Cowes east beaches,” said Ken, of inundation”. is also “very low-lying” and “vulnera- whose group was formed in 2014 in ble to increasing coastal hazard due response to increasing erosion. live there and whose anxiety is to sea level rise”. “This detailed coastal engineer’s raised every time the northerlies “Rising saline groundwater may report has confirmed what our get up,” Cr Whelan said. also cause impacts around this time. group has been advocating for: “Sea level rise and coastal erosion Climate change may also impact on completing the missing 300 metres has been a mounting and severe wind, wave and sediment transport of tumbled rock and installing the problem here at Cowes and across patterns,” it concludes. necessary groynes to retain the Bass Coast. I have made it a focus “As such all land within approxi- beach sand.” during this term of council, and I am mately 100m of the beach was CEFPAG secretary Leon Swee- delighted we are now at the point of mapped as at risk of erosion by 2100.” ney agreed. being able to get the gap in the rock The report details the community’s “The report certainly backs wall at East Cowes filled in.” ongoing battle to defend the fore- up what we have been trying to shore from erosion. achieve from all levels of govern- Future Most recently, in 2015, three new ment to protect this most valuable Leon said CEFPAG would now groynes were built at Dunsmore As young men around the 1950s, Donald Dixon (centre) and Steve Victorian asset for our local com- “not rest on its laurels” with this proj- Road, costing $150,000. O’Callaghan (right) built the boulder rampart that runs from Lover’s Walk munity and the many thousands ect not solving all erosion problems. Three years later four new groynes to Silverleaves. Twenty years on, in the 1970s Laurie Dixon (left) built the of tourists who come to the island,” “We will continue to press for were built between Dunsmore Road boulder rampart that extends from the end of Coghlan Road to Ellen Road. Leon said. the protection of the rest of the Sil- and Rose Avenue, costing $187,000. This photo was taken in 2018, with residents lobbying for the rockwall to Ken thanked Federal MP Rus- verleaves foreshore through to the The report examined five previ- be extended. sell Broadbent, Bass Coast Shire area under Nature Parks’ control,” ous studies dating back to 1987 – as and Cr Michael Whelan who “rec- Leon said. well as drone photos taken this year “The wall we built saved this place. Cowrie beach. ognised the anguish that affected He said the group would also – examining erosion on the beach, This foreshore would be gone now Steve was also involved in the con- residents have been suffering”. continue their citizen scientists’ which all recommended a combina- without it,” Steve said. struction of the more formal sea wall “If the funding for this project is drone mapping of the 2km of fore- tion of beach nourishment, groynes “It was a simple and cost-effective that was built along the Cowes front inadequate, we will be calling on shore from Erehwon Point to Sil- and seawalls for erosion protection, solution to what was a grave prob- beach back in 1954, again to prevent the state government to fund any verleaves on behalf of Deakin and including one that recommended lem. The foreshore was disappearing the damage and erosion that was oc- shortfall so that the project can be Melbourne Universities. offshore breakwaters be built. at a fast rate, back in the 50s. That is curring. finalised once and for all,” Ken said, “There are also a number of ex- Residents Donald Dixon, Laurie why the decision was made to save The rock used in the Cowes front adding final costings would not be isting derelict and dangerous tim- Dixon, Steve O’Callaghan and John it. Problems were recognised and beach seawall came from Pentridge known until tenders were concluded. ber groynes that need replacing Reid, built the original protective solved back then. That’s the way the goal. Cr Whelan described the report and the existing rockwall needs rock barriers on the Cowes foreshore community operated.” Had the community of the day not as a “landmark for east Cowes”. further management, so there is in the 1950s, and later in the 1970s The wall along Lover’s Walk and recognised the problem that was oc- “We should put a priority on still plenty of important work to they were involved in its extension. Stradbroke Avenue took just under curring, and taken urgent preventa- the rock wall. This will give some be done and CEFPAG will not be The men in past years spoke to the three months to complete, using tive action, the famous Cowes beach peace of mind to the locals who winding up.” Advertiser about the construction. two tip trucks and rock blasted from front may look very different today.

PAGE 6 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Erosion victory for Cowes east From page 1 “I know the local community in lower part of the beach and moving Road boat ramp has been tested for perform in the Cowes east, conclud- “With no intervention at all the full Cowes and Phillip Island have been it to the upper part to repair storm particle size and was signifi cantly ing the new groynes were more ef- width of the public coastal reserve particularly passionate in seeing this damage or provide a buffer against coarser than the sand at Cowes East, fective than old ones at maintaining would be at signifi cant risk from ero- project get underway and it is terrifi c erosion, a method that has been used “making it an appropriate source for sand volume on the beach. sion at least until the current erosion to see it progress with the plans now since 1976. nourishment material”. “The beach formed by the new cycle reverses, which may be several being drawn up by engineers,” Mr “Overall, the beach scraping pro- “However, construction would groynes provides only limited pro- years or decades,” the report says. Broadbent said. gram has been successful at limiting have a negative social impact due to tection to the foreshore during mi- “Over time sea level rise will in- “The installation of the rock wall erosion to a zone of about 5 metres about 1000 truck movements through nor erosion events. During major crease the risk. This outcome is con- and groynes will not only help pro- width behind the timber seawall. the centre of Cowes required to cart erosion events (occurring once or sidered unacceptable.” tect the beach from strong tides and Without this intervention the ero- the sand from Anderson Road boat twice per year) the beach is eroded The report stated the current erosion but importantly will main- sion could have progressed much ramp to the site.” and no protection is provided.” timber groynes and seawall would tain habitat for coastal birds. further,” the report states. The report did not recommend a For this reason, the engineers rec- need to be removed, with new “Protecting our natural resources “However the foreshore is still wet sand fence – an experimental ommend building longer groynes groynes installed measuring 30 and environment is vital to ensuring vulnerable to further erosion from erosion control measure of low, slat- than those previously built. metres and spaced about 64 metres, that future generations are able to extreme events. It is also high main- ted fences – which has been trialled Unfortunately the report states the which is longer and more closely continue enjoying our beaches and tenance and it is concerning that the at Inverloch. construction of these groynes closer spaced than those built closer to our important habitat for wildlife frequency of scraping seems to be to Cowes, in previous years, may Cowes in 2018. stays protected. increasing.” Groynes have impacted Cowes east. The rock wall and new groynes were “It is important that we continue The report states scraping should The report states many existing “It is likely that construction of “the most expensive option to con- working in partnership with all lev- not be confused with beach nourish- groynes along Cowes beach were new groynes to the west in 2015 struct, but it also has the longest life”. els of government in protecting one ment, which is more effective when “well past the end of their life” and and 2018 have captured some of the “Of the other options with neutral of our nation’s most beautiful coast- the grain size of the nourishment have “deteriorated to the point where along-shore transport and further to positive scores for erosion protec- lines.” sand is equal or greater than the they are no longer effective and even reduced supply to the study area tion, each has a serious fl aw,” the re- grain size of the native material on pose a safety hazard to the public”. (Cowes east).” port noted. Scraping the beach. The Department of Environment, The report then examines whether Mr Broadbent said he was pleased With resident concern growing “If the source sand is fi ner the Land, Water and Planning has con- the construction of new groynes in to see the shire had allocated $1.1 with each storm event, Bass Coast nourishment material is lost very structed seven new timber groynes Cowes east would have a domino million of the $1.5 million to prevent- Shire has been forced to increase quickly.” along Cowes since 2015, which give effect further east, concluding this ing further erosion at Cowes east. sand scraping, taking sand from the It explains sand from Anderson an indication of how groynes would would not be the case.

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• Stunning outlook • Huge block - 958m2 • Quality Estate location • Wide 20.6m frontage • Auction to be held onsite 10% deposit, settlement 30/60 days Lockdown’s impact on the bay While pandemic lockdown is not fun for hu- tiser officers had not seen “any great increase” mans, is it good or bad for the marine environ- in abalone poaching in the first or second lock- ment, especially the bay? down around Western Port or Phillip Island. It’s a question being posed by Western Port “Our officers continue to patrol waters, espe- Biosphere project officer Stephen Brend. cially during the (current) fishing ban in Mel- Stephen said the clampdown on boating and bourne, checking to see where anglers reside fishing – from the first and second round of re- and whether they are allowed to fish,” Chris said. strictions – would have reduced levels of water “But we’ve not seen too many people out on and noise pollution. the water. We’re finding they are following the “There would also have been a correspond- rules.” Bob after a Hooded Plover and Gull Count with ing reduction in disturbance to shorebirds and Victorian Fisheries Authority director of Phillip Island Nature Parks staff and volunteers. sensitive coastal and intertidal habitats, like fisheries management Dallas D’Silva said fish mud flats,” Stephen said. stocks in Western Port – especially calamari “However, these gains must be considered and King George whiting – were healthy even Vale Robert Baird more of a reprieve than a permanent change. According to the Victorian Fisheries Authority, before lockdown. What is not known is whether fish stocks may there is a permanent closed season on the take Dallas said whiting populations in seagrass- By Dr. Peter Dann and Sally O’Neill have increased during the lockdown and, if of abalone from waters, except for nominated es were monitored, providing data three years – with information from Christine Grayden. yes, whether this is likely to lead to increased open days each year: Every Saturday and Sun- in advance on the health of the species. catches in the longer-term.” day between November 16 and April 30. Every Biosphere Reserves are recognised by the Phillip Island Nature Parks along with the is- Stephen said not all impacts had been posi- declared public holiday in Victoria between United Nations, with Western Port including land’s community are remembering the legacy tive, with reports of increased abalone poach- those dates and December 25 through to the the Ramsar wetlands and endangered interna- of Robert (Bob) Baird who passed away, aged ing during the lockdown. second Sunday in January. (Photo courtesy of tional migratory bird species. 92, on July 25, 2020. However Victorian Fisheries Authority re- ABC News: Chris Taylor) Report suspicious fishing activity to 13 FISH A significant figure for conservation on gional manager Chris Angwin told the Adver- (13 3474). Phillip Island over three decades, Bob was a founding Phillip Island Nature Parks Board member and served multiple terms from the Nature Parks’ establishment in 1996 until 2003. During this time, he was involved in projects including the design and construction of the new Churchill Island visitor centre and being instrumental in securing sustainable water use for Churchill Island. Bob was a nature lover, especially birds, and was instrumental in advocating for Hooded Plover conservation. He led the charge for protecting and understanding this threatened species and formed the Hooded Plover Watch program in the early 1990s together with Dr OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE Peter Dann and Alan Crouch. The program continues today ensuring the ongoing survival of these special birds. Bob calculated that he walked 12,000km on Phillip Island and South Gippsland beaches monitoring Hooded Plovers! He also published two papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals from this work. He was also very passionate about the protec- Don’t risk it. tion and understanding of the migratory shorebirds that visit Phillip Island and the Rhyll Inlet each year and kept a watchful eye over them from his house on the cliff above the Inlet. He shared his love of the environment through his stunning artworks created in his Always follow home studio. He and wife Pat contributed to the Nature Parks and Phillip Island community through volunteering and ongoing involvement on committees including being an active member of Phillip Island Conservation Society. Bob’s early life was one of poverty on a sol- dier settlement in Victoria’s Mallee until he the health advice. was nine years old when his family moved into the Ovens Valley where they prospered. He worked hard to achieve an education and went on to be a “water engineer” and built water purification plants in Indonesia, Oceania and rural Australia. Notably he engineered the Melbourne Arts Centre famous ‘Water Wall’ which has delighted generations of visitors. He and Pat had a long association with Phil- lip Island, retiring to Rhyll in 1989 where he took up his many roles to contribute to the Is- land’s community and environment. Bob was highly respected and could always be relied on to give valuable advice and to offer his time. His large contribution to the conservation of Phillip Island’s environment and wildlife and his stunning artworks remain his legacy.

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The sooner we all do it, A more recent photo of Bob and one of his many artworks featuring Phillip Island’s landscape. the sooner we’ll get through it. 150 words or less for Have the App Coastal Connections The article “A creative writing invitation” Visit australia.gov.au published in last week’s Advertiser (August 5), detailing the new Creative Connections project, didn’t include the project word limit. Articles about peoples’ favourite place in Bass Coast must be 150 words or less. Submissions should be sent to Laura Brearley by August 21, Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra at [email protected]. PAGE 8 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH. DAYS

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - PAGE 9 Happiness rocks! As Bass Coast heads into a second round Esplanade in Inverloch. messages that people are excited to do it. of Stage 3 lockdown, Karen Brodie is helping The rock had an inspirational quote on one “Art and creativity is essential to people in spread some happiness. side, and “love from Harry at Jurassic Park” on general, and helps people with their mental Her Facebook page Bass Coast Happy Rocks the back. health and well-being,” Karen said. attracted 100 members in the first 12 hours. “It was such a lovely find, with amazing tim- “Making something and putting care and The Happy Rocks community paints small ing,” Karen said. thought into it, makes you happy. Then there’s rocks, sometimes including inspirational “That positive message brought us so much happiness for the people who find it. It’s full quotes and puts them outside for others to find joy, and I wanted to say thank you to whoever circle happiness.” and enjoy. left it there.” Karen, who also runs the Moose in the Moon “This year has been tough for us all and our Arriving home, she searched without suc- baby clothing store, said she hoped locals kids have missed out on adventures and a lot cess for a local Happy Rocks group, so decided would take up the challenge, paint rocks and of the magic of childhood too,” Karen wrote in to start her own. leave them for others to discover. the first post on the newly created Facebook “This whole virus has divided people, so I “Someone commented that they had seen page. wanted to focus on kindness and find a way to these up around the lake at Ringwood, and it Karen said the inspiration for the group come together,” she explained. had grown to be a kind of treasure hunt for the came when she and her young son found a “The response has been overwhelmingly local children. Karen Brodie founded the Bass Coast Hap- hand-painted rock while walking along the positive. I’ve had really lovely feedback and “We’re asking people to post a photo of their py Rocks group after she and her young son found this rock on a walk along the Esplanade in Inverloch.

rock, and give a few clues about where it’s been placed, so people can go and find it.” Karen kick-started the adventure, placing the rock she found in Inverloch somewhere near the pier in San Remo. Big response The Happy Rocks enjoyed a big first weekend, with members painting and leaving rocks across the island. “The efforts that so many members and their children have gone to is just so heart-warming, not to mention the fun that’s been had,” said Karen. “One member Susan a resident of Cowes was a very well accomplished Clinical Nurse We’re extending Consultant who suffered an accident that left her with a head injury. Subsequently, she lost her identity. Then, she turned to art and the rocks gave her purpose again,” Karen said. “She amazingly painted hundreds of rocks, using intricate dot art techniques, with so much care and love – and left them in thought- ful places around our community for several financial support years now.” The Happy Rocks page has helped connect Susan to those who have enjoyed her artwork over the years. “One lady realised that she had in fact found two of Susan’s rocks and said she’d given one of the rocks to her best friend, who was dying with cancer. The Australian Government is extending “Other members were so thrilled to learn that they had one of Susan’s rocks too, some JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the that had been cherished for years! temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those Anyone keen to be part of the creating, hid- ing and finding can join the Bass Coast Happy on income support until 31 December 2020, Rocks group on Facebook. In six easy steps you can be part of Bass after which income support will continue. Coast’s Happy Rock community. 1. Find a smooth rock 2. Paint it however you like and maybe even For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus add a happy, positive or uplifting word, quote, poem or message. Supplement there will be some changes to 3. Seal it with sealant to make sure the paint doesn’t run. payments and eligibility to support businesses 4. Invite friends and like-minded community members to join this group. and households who need it most. 5. Post a pic of your rock/s and say where and when you’ll place them and or where you found them! For information on how these changes affect you, 6. Have fun! Be creative! Spread happiness visit Australia.gov.au and kindness!

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Visit Australia.gov.au This rock was left in Cape Woolamai with the clue: “Neighbourhood kids call me ‘Mindy’. It would be DESPICABLE of ME not to give Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra any more clues!” PAGE 10 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Ollie Parsons’ family was on hand to celebrate his Grey Wolf Bec, Ned, Sam, Tom and Steve Scott, at Sam’s Grey Wolf award Harry Bentley proudly displays his award, with parents Allyson award. presentation. and Max Three new Grey Wolf Cubs for island Scouts Last Wednesday Phillip Island “We make friends and memories Scout Group celebrated the hard that last a lifetime,” said Robyn My- work and dedication of three Cubs lius, Phillip Island Leader in Charge. in achieving their Grey Wolf Award, Even though Coronavirus has the peak award for scouts aged 7-11 made it challenging to carry on years. Scouting, Robyn said Scouts Victo- Harry Bentley, Ollie Parsons and ria has given the Phillip Island club Sam Scott received the award. many resources to use so they can Like all peak awards in Scouting, continue Scouting at Home. it takes two to three years to achieve “There’s also been more flex- and requires first setting the goal to ibility on achieving badges that re- get the award, then consistent effort quire several people, like hikes and and commitment from each Cub. camps to prepare for big events like The youngsters were guided by Cuboree X next April at Gilwell Park Cub Leader Mang, and planned fun in Gembrook. and interesting things to do each “We’re fortunate to have a number term, learning lots of useful life skills of families in our Group who can do along the way. bike hikes together, and you can al- The tasks included working in ways camp in your own backyard to small teams to look after each oth- learn camp skills. er, basic first aid, and achievement “Scouting is fun, interesting and badges in their personal passions, challenging, and we’re still doing it, including sports, science, cooking, just not face-to-face again. active outdoor interests, health and “We will adapt, overcome and safety, and many more. thrive, making new friends as we go.” Cub Scouts Harry Bentley, Ollie Parsons and Sam Scott with Cub Leader Mang and District Cub Leader Maree Pascoe. 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How lucky we are to live with this stunning scenery all Neighbourhoodaround us. Our collection of reader submissions continues to grow, and it’s our pleasure to share some of them with you. Enjoy!

Red Rocks – Dineke Ketelaar

Berrys Beach – Sally Kirsch Silverleaves – Emily Mailes

San Remo – Michelle Diggins Summerlands – Shirley Ferguson

PAGE 12 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Cape Woolamai – Renee Clapson Churchill Island – Jeff Clarke Kilcunda – Tania Cincotta Gary Parnell

Rhyll – Margi Newell

Grantville – Anna Carson George Bass Coastal Walk – Julie Self

THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - PAGE 13 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION Lives and livelihoods: pandemic’s impact Concerns about the economic im- “It’s not about people travelling, “The number of active cases isn’t is not proportional to the risk and face stage four and greater lockdown.” pact of the pandemic to local busi- it’s about them being screened and important, we should all assume that the cost is going to be horrendous,” Lorraine Ingbritsen added “we nesses, and the effectiveness of the taking all precautions. It’s about every person, including ourselves, he said. may not like it, but this is it”. Lang Lang vehicle checkpoint, were everyone doing the right thing,” Ms could be active.” Robert was critical of the Adver- “The sooner we all buckle down among the questions posed in a live Child said. There were several questions tiser for not doing more to support and do the right thing, the sooner we online chat with Bass Coast Shire Louise Cropley asked why the is- about whether holiday home owners businesses and ratepayers, to which are back to normal,” Lorraine said. and Bass Coast Health last week. land wasn’t being closed “to all but could visit their second home, with one respondent suggested he should One respondent asked Ms Wastie About 100 questions were put to residents, food delivery and essen- Ms Wastie responding only for es- “be driving any campaign and call- why community members on the shire CEO Ali Wastie and Bass Coast tial services”. sential maintenance, “however you ing on support”, with the local pa- shire’s COVID-19 grants committee Health CEO Jan Child via Facebook, “Protecting a community of aren’t able to stay”. pers’ role to give voice to community were also recipients of grants. underscoring concerns and confu- 11,000+ would be much easier if it concerns. Ms Wastie said correct procedures sion about COVID-19 and its spread were to close,” Louise said. Economic hit Others responded it was impracti- and protocols were followed. in the community. “Is it under consideration? Robert Langford asked Ms Wastie cal for different lockdown rules to be “In a small community like Bass Judi Robinson commented her Ms Child responded any closure to explain “why at the start of the applied to different areas. Coast, it’s inevitable that the com- daughter “was disgusted when she would stop essential services, “so biggest contraction in the economy “We are all Victorians and all need munity and business leaders with came through the check point at closing the bridge isn’t the answer”. in 100 years the council are increas- to do what’s necessary to fight this the expertise to help this program Lang Lang” last week. “Everyone on the island and those ing rates”, adding increased shire bloody disease,” said Jay Long. could be involved,” Ms Wastie said. “She was in line and they waved visiting the island doing the right staff salaries in the draft 2020/21 Bruce Adkins responded Bass “The likelihood of this was known her through with about 30 other cars thing is the answer,” Ms Child said. budget and deflation were exacer- Coast was in stage three shutdown when putting the program together without checking anyone, why are “There are already active cases on bating the pain. “like everyone else to minimise con- and their involvement was removed they allowing this?” Judi asked. the island. Physical distance, wear a Ms Wastie responded the draft tact with others”. when any conflict of interest was de- Ms Wastie said she would raise the mask and wash your hands and stay budget would be considered at the “Have a good look around and clared.” issue with Victoria Police. home if you can.” August council meeting. there are plenty of escapees from Anyone experiencing financial hard- Merlyn Cantwell reiterated the Other respondents asked why offi- On the Advertiser’s Facebook stage four areas that get through on ship or payment concerns should con- concern, highlighting workers trav- cial data on active Coronavirus cases page Robert asked why Bass Coast a loophole,” Bruce said. tact the shire’s revenue team – 1300 elling here from Melbourne, to were appearing by shire, rather than was shutdown with few cases de- “This way we are still at risk but 226 278; answers to pandemic ques- which Ms Child responded that gov- town, or postcode. spite the “sheer economic and gen- just less of a risk. tions can be found at the DHHS web- ernment restrictions “ensure safety “People should stop focusing on lo- erational damage”. “If it gets away in regional Victoria as site or the Coronavirus hotline (1800 for people who are travelling”. cal government data,” Ms Child said. “This treatment of rural Victoria it has done in the metro area we will 675 398). Support for VCE students The government has announced “Students and parents are under- and a range of statistical analyses to more support for VCE students and standably concerned about how the calculate final results. further mental health resources for extraordinary circumstances of 2020 This may include assessing the young people struggling with the will affect results – both Study Scores individual impact of coronavirus on pandemic. and the ATAR,” Mr Hughes said. each student, including school clo- Every Victorian student will be in- “A strength of the VCE is its provi- sures, direct impacts on the health of dividually assessed, and any adverse sion for the consideration of student a student, students dealing with sub- impacts of coronavirus will be re- disadvantage based on individual stantial extra family responsibilities, flected in ATAR rankings as part of circumstances. We are pleased to ongoing issues with remote learning a wide-ranging process to ensure fair hear the announcement that this and mental health challenges. and accurate results in this unprece- process has been adjusted to ensure This will then be used to calculate a stu- dented year of school – taking a huge any adverse impacts from COVID-19 dent’s final VCE results and ATAR rank. mental load off students and their circumstances are reflected in stu- This is in addition to the steps already families as they head towards exams. dent ATAR rankings. taken by the VCAA, such as reducing The Victorian Curriculum and As- “We are confident that VCAA course content for Unit 4, rescheduling sessment Authority (VCAA) will processes will ensure the required the General Achievement Test (GAT) introduce a wide-ranging “Consider- “level playing field” across the state and extending Term 4 for VCE students ation of Educational Disadvantage” and that students can continue their with exams to be held later in the year. process to calculate VCE scores, studies remotely and complete their The ATARs received by Victorian stu- taking into account disruptions to examinations with confidence that dents will be equivalent to those re- learning caused by the coronavirus they will be rewarded for their hard ceived by students in other states. pandemic. work throughout the year.” To help students struggling with These reforms will reach every Mr Hughes said WSC will con- their mental health, the Government Year 12 VCE student in the state, en- tinue to work closely with students will also provide $28.5 million to ensuring the experiences of the class of and families to “maximise continuity sure students can receive more sup- 2020 are factored into their results. of teaching and learning during the port. More than 1,500 school staff will Phil Hughes, Assistant Principal flexible and remote learning period”. undergo additional mental health at Wonthaggi Secondary College training in partnership with head- (WSC) welcomed the announcement. VCE consideration space, to help identify at-risk stu- “WSC has been closely following The VCAA will consider a range of dents as remote learning continues. developments at both a ministerial data alongside exam results, includ- All specialist schools with second- Green kitchen caddy liners are currently not available from council, but the level and at the Victorian Curriculum ing a student’s expected achievement ary aged students will also receive green organics bin can be lined with paper or newspaper. and Assessment Board in regard to levels before the impact of coronavi- funding to recruit a school-based the impact of COVID19 and Flexible rus, school assessments completed mental health practitioner, who will and Remote Learning to the VCE, es- prior to remote and flexible learning, build provide wrap-around support Stage 3 – changes pecially at Year 12. the General Achievement Test (GAT) to students and families. to waste services Mask-up to keep COVID down. Following the State Government’s collections are still available and President of the Rural Doc- contact with. announcement of Stage 3 restric- bookings can be made by calling tors Association of Australia “You may know these peo- tions for Bass Coast, the council Wonthaggi Recyclers on (03) 5672 (RDAA), Dr John Hall, said ple really well or have known has made some changes to waste 1933. The standard service fee is $65 wearing a mask was still a them for years, but right now, services. or $36 for pension and Health Care great way of keeping rural ar- what you don’t know is if they Council said the changes would Card holders. eas protected from the spread may have been exposed to ensure the ongoing safety of its em- The green kitchen caddy liners are of COVID-19. COVID and are not showing ployees and the community. currently not available from Coun- “Wearing a mask or face symptoms. Waste facilities will remain open. cil, although they can be purchased covering provides an extra Dr Hall said social distanc- But in accordance with state gov- at some supermarket and hardware layer of COVID safety on top ing trumps mask wearing ev- ernment directions, that everyone outlets. For anyone who has run out of social distancing and hand ery time, so limiting travel and should avoid travel unless for essen- of the bin liners, Council has recom- washing,” Dr Hall said. exposure to others was the tial purposes, visits to waste facili- mended putting food waste straight “Most rural communities best defence against the virus. ties should be for one of the follow- into the green organics bin. Alterna- are still relatively COVID free “Washing or sanitising your ing reasons: tively, the kitchen caddy can be lined and we want to keep them that hands thoroughly while out • Businesses and commercial with newspaper or other paper. way. and about, and then again waste disposal; or However, a Council spokesperson “We know that masks do once you are home, is still one • Waste disposal for Bass Coast said anyone who has an urgent need help minimise the spread of of the most critical things you residents who do not receive a kerb- for the green liners should contact the virus, and that it is helpful can do to stay safe. side collection service. Wonthaggi Recyclers on 5672 1933 when you can’t socially dis- “And, as always, if you are Proof of residence must now be and they will arrange to have some tance” Dr Hall said. showing even the mildest of provided when attending any of Bass delivered to you. “There are many, many situ- cold or flu symptoms, you Coast’s waste facilities – this can be Council apologised for any incon- ations in the community when Dr John Hall, president of the Rural Doctors should get a COVID test im- a driver’s licence, rates notice, utility venience for residents but said the you just can’t be sure about Association says masks are a great way to mediately and self-isolate until bill or similar. changes were needed to protect the who you are coming in close protect against the spread of COVID-19. the result comes back.” Council advised that hard waste community.

PAGE 14 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION COVID-19 at Kirrak House One week after Bass Coast received negative results. families,” said Ms Child. residents and families for their ing aware of this positive agency Health CEO Jan Child declared “We are extremely relieved to “I also know the staff at Kirrak support and understanding over nurse, and all three staff have test- there were no cases of COVID-19 receive this first round of results”, who have worked tirelessly for the the past few days. I am also ex- ed negative.” in any Bass Coast aged care facili- said Bass Coast Health CEO Jan past months protecting their resi- tremely proud of the Kirrak staff Bass Coast Health will be ty, a staff member at Kirrak House Child. dents, are devastated this expo- who have been working above and supported and monitored by in Wonthaggi has tested positive. “We know this is not over, and sure has occurred. beyond to do whatever they can the Department of Health and Bass Coast Health’s Kirrak we know we have to continue to “Bass Coast Health wants to to keep their residents safe. It is a Human Services, the Department House received notification last respond diligently to keep CO- reassure everyone that every re- very scary time for everyone.” of Health, and the Aged Care Wednesday that an agency staff VID-19 at bay from the staff and source available will be deployed Quality and Safety Commission, member recruited on a long-term residents of Kirrak House. We are to safeguard the residents and Infection control and said it will make sure that any contract returned a positive CO- however extremely relieved that staff; We will openly communicate Ms Child stated that the agency residents, relatives and staff who VID-19 test result, three days after all our residents and staff have with our residents, relatives and staff member who tested positive are diagnosed with COVID-19 or their most recent shift. tested negative so far, and we are staff at every point to ensure ev- worked night duty on July 27 and who become unwell for any rea- This is the first confirmed case pleased that aside from the usual eryone understands the actions we 28 and August 1 and 2. The night son, will be well supported on an of COVID-19 in Bass Coast Health issues, all our residents and staff are taking to combat this outbreak, duty rostering meant the staff individual basis to ensure all their (BCH), who said they responded are doing very well.” and we will do all that is possible member was only in brief contact needs are met. swiftly to reduce the risk of trans- Ms Child said BCH would con- to keep our residents safe.” with residents, and only had sig- Ms Child said this is a stark re- mission to residents and staff. tinue to test residents and staff The facility is likely to be locked nificant exposure to two other Kir- minder that the COVID-19 pan- In line with the requirements of over the next week to take into down until at least the end of Au- rak staff. demic is here, and it is real. the Department of Health and Hu- account the incubation period of gust. “We know that the staff member “We ask everyone across Bass man Services (DHHS) and BCH the virus, which can mean that “More than ever, we need to be wore PPE during all interactions Coast to continue to do all they can Outbreak plan, Bass Coast Health the virus may not present in a per- extremely vigilant to protect our with the residents; we know that to safeguard vulnerable communi- immediately notified DHHS, and son until approximately 4-10 days residents from the spread of this at the time of entering our facil- ties such as Kirrak; this includes the Commonwealth Department of from exposure. virus,” Ms Child said. ity, the agency staff member was physical distancing, masks, hand Health and Ageing. “We are being guided by the “We are limiting all contact asymptomatic, with appropriate hygiene, staying at home if unwell, Bass Coast Health notified all Commonwealth and State Health where possible; we have deployed temperature tests; and we know and proactive testing when unwell. residents, relatives and staff and Departments and we have been some of our most experienced that the daily screening of our “We are very hopeful that our put into place the measures out- very appreciative for their guid- staff to the facility to provide residents that has occurred since cautious approach and proactive lined in its Outbreak plan. ance and support over the past support to our excellent Kirrak that time, has shown that all resi- response will guide us well and we This includes testing of all resi- days,” Ms Child said. team; we are making make sure dents have been asymptomatic,” ask everyone to please be respect- dents and staff, complete lock- everyone is wearing their masks, Ms Child said. ful of the privacy of our Kirrak down of the facility, and furlough- Difficult days gowns, gloves, visors or goggles “The Kirrak staff have been community whilst we work togeth- ing of the two staff who had direct “We understand that news of this all the time; and we are being very highly vigilant in getting tested as er to get through this outbreak”. contact with the agency nurse. outbreak will be extremely dis- vigilant with cleaning the facility soon as they have any symptoms BCH also runs the Griffith Point BCH has since reported that all tressing for everybody involved frequently. and three staff have been tested Lodge aged care facility in San staff and residents at Kirrak House including residents, relatives and “I am extremely grateful to the in the last week, prior to BCH be- Remo. Mental health support Here we for Victorians in need go again Victoria’s mental health system will receive nearly $60 million in an As we settle into Stage 3 restric- additional boost to get more Victori- tions, the Advertiser is inviting ans support when they need it. our readers to share their experi- The government said the $59.7 mil- ences of the second lockdown. lion in new funding will strengthen Share your stories, your inspi- the surge capacity of clinical and rations, your frustrations, hopes community mental health services and fears. across Victoria to cope with addition- Or perhaps you know someone al presentations and reduce pressure who is quietly working to help on hospital emergency departments others, who deserves a shout out. – ensuring Victorians can get the Since March, we’ve featured care they need, even as demand for the work of many talented local services spikes. photographers who have gen- This funding will also fast-track ria to support paramedics and en- erously shared their images to delivery of more new public acute sure the right advice and informa- help brighten everyone’s day. mental health beds recommended tion is provided to frequent callers, We’ve also featured stories by the Royal Commission into Vic- including developing care plans as of local residents, from scram- toria’s mental health system, boost needed. bling to return home before the Playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gyms, public barbeques and some toilet community mental health services Additional mental health and well- borders closed, to a quarantine blocks have been closed due to the Stage 3 restrictions. and accelerate the state-wide roll out being support is being provided for diary as well as unique projects of Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal police and paramedics. There will to connect the community. Engagement (HOPE) program. also be additional mental health If you have an image, artwork Public facilities close again Opening hours in mental health counselling and support for nurses, or a story from this lockdown ex- community clinics will be extended midwives and personal care work- perience, please share it and help In line with the state government’s will get through this,” Ms Wastie said. to enable face-to-face sessions and ers. keep the community together, reintroduction of Stage 3 restric- “I encourage people who are strug- assessments to be conducted in ac- If you are feeling anxious or uncer- even though we are apart. tions, Bass Coast Shire Council has gling to reach out to organisations cordance with physical distancing tain or if you or someone you know Photographers can join the PISRA temporarily closed some of its public that offer a range of support services requirements. needs help, call Lifeline Australia Photo Contributors Facebook page. facilities. during these trying times. More mental health staff will be (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1800 512 Other contributions can be emailed Council said the closures are nec- “The closures will remain in place embedded within Ambulance Victo- 348), or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). to: [email protected]. essary to slow the spread of COV- until further notice and we will con- ID-19 in the community. tinue to monitor the situation and Council’s cleaning crews will make other changes as necessary. continue to clean high-touch sur- Keep an eye on our website and so- faces and street furniture in town- cial media pages for updates,” Ms ships and the cleaning schedule on Wastie advised. high-use toilet blocks will increase. Recreation reserves will remain Free kinder for families A number of the lesser used toilet open and can be used for exercise blocks will be closed for the duration and recreation providing it is pos- of the restrictions. sible to maintain physical distancing All playgrounds and skate parks of 1.5 metres at all times. are now closed. Council acknowl- Public barbecues and outdoor gyms through coronavirus edged this might present diffi culties are also closed, while West Gippsland for families with young children. Libraries has closed their branches All kinder in Victoria will be free in regional and rural Victoria can port for unfunded three-year-old Council’s CEO, Ali Wastie said that and mobile libraries across Bass for Term 3, and children will be sup- continue to operate as normal under kindergarten programs. closing community facilities is a diffi cult Coast during Stage 3 restrictions. ported to learn from home. Stage 3 restrictions, with appropri- The Government will also provide but necessary step under the restrictions Council’s Customer Service and Last week, Minister for Education ate safety measures in place. any funded kindergarten service di- set out by the state government. Visitor Information Centres remain James Merlino announced an ex- Funding will increase for session- rected to close due to a confi rmed “While I empathise with the diffi - closed, but assistance is still available tension to the free sessional kinder al kinder services across regional COVID-19 case with extra funding culties people may face with a sec- via phone, email and online channels. support and a further $1.6 million and rural Victoria, meaning parents to undertake an infectious clean be- ond round of Stage 3 restrictions, A full list of the changes to Coun- in grants to help deliver early child- across the state will be able to send fore re-opening. This is in addition to it’s critical that we work together cil’s services and facility closures, hood education to children learning their children to kindergarten for cleaning grants worth between $900 as a community and take all neces- as well as support services can be at home. free during Term 3. and $1,500 that have been offered to sary measures to contain the spread found at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ The government said early child- Sessional kinders in regional and all services delivering a funded kind- of this virus. That is the only way we covid19. hood care and education services rural areas can also now access super program. THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 - PAGE 15 AustraliaAustralia RemembersRemembers

As the 75th commemoration of the end of World War 2 is marked across Australia this week, the Advertiser presents war time recollections of Phillip Islanders, who lived through those years. These accounts were published in our pages 25 years ago, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Second World War. As few are still about to tell such stories today, we have reproduced them this week, to mark the 75th year milestone, and as a tribute to the tenacity and resilience of the island’s small coastal community, and to the way its members responded to the unknown, when war was declared back in 1939. The stories were gathered at an Australian Remembers event organised by the local Historical Society in August 1995, and give an insight into many facets of life here in war time. The light on Cape Woolamai goes out! The story The late Harry Cleeland’s most A gift from the sea, in the form vivid memory of the dark days of of several drums of lubricating oil of the World War 2 was the night … on De- washed ashore on Woolamai beach, cember 11, 1940 … when a telegram which was also a great find. arrived at his father’s Woolamai Harry recalls that he and Peter For- household from the Ports and Har- rest collected three 44-gallon drums Moonby bours department. of “beautiful lubricating oil” not long Speaking to the Advertiser in 1995, after the Rayville incident. Harry Harris, a Ventnor schoolboy during the Australia Remembers “I used it in my Fordson tractor for during World War 2, remembered 50th anniversary commemoration of years,” he recalled. seeing a huge explosion out to sea the end of World War 2, Harry gave “Mr Charlie Grummisch, the po- off the coastline from Kitty Miller the following account of the part he licemen, came around and asked Bay, and says that at the time, he played that night, following a signifi- a few questions. He had heard a assumed that a ship had been torpe- cant war time event. few stories about oil being washed doed. Although he was unaware of this ashore. But information was severely re- event and its importance until some “We didn’t answer truthfully and stricted in the war years, and no 40 years on. hung onto it. official account has ever been forth- Harry was in bed asleep on the “There may have been more coming. night in question when he was wo- washed up in other places as well for But former Phillip Island RSL ken by his father and told the fam- all I know. president the late Hughie Grigg was ily had been asked to extinguish “I was quite sure that the drums able to solve the mystery, some 50 the light out on the Cape Woolamai had come from a ship that had sunk.” years later, with the following ac- headland at once. Petrol rationing did affect the fam- count he related at the RSL in Cowes Harry’s immediate reaction was ily and meant that movement was in the 1990s. to reply that he would do so in the fairly restricted. Hughie knew the owner of a boat morning. Harry put a second tank on the called “The Moonby.” But wartime telegrams were never Crossley car the family owned at the He said a Mr Stokes had built and ignored, and there was an urgency time and used kerosene to power it. outfitted the boat prior to the out- about this one, at that late hour. Building and fencing materials break of war, and he intended to use While no explanation was given, were also hard to get. it as a gambling vessel, but outside Harry’s father knew that it had to be the heads of Port Phillip Bay (be- obeyed immediately. Sad times cause gambling at the time was ille- Although it was December, the Harry remembers one young lad gal in Victoria). weather was appalling. who worked on the farm prior to the But war intervened and the boat Gale winds, rain and a pitch-black outbreak of war. was requisitioned or commandeered night made the mission which Harry He was only 16, but like so many by the Australian authorities. had been asked to embark upon, a others, said he was older and enlist- It was commissioned for service in hazardous one. ed immediately. the islands to the north of Australia. He caught a horse and rode along In December 1940, a young Harry Cleeland was sent out on horseback in He was killed in the Middle East The Moonby was en route there, the bay beach … that part was not the middle of the night by his father, from his Woolamai House home, to just a few months later. when those on board failed to ac- too bad, as the white sands showed ride to the top of Cape Woolamai. Battling gale force winds, driving rain, He wrote just one letter back to the knowledge a radio signal. him the way … until he came to the and blackness, his hazardous mission was to urgently extinguish the Cape Cleelands before his death. The RAAF had orders to bomb foot of Cape Woolami. Woolamai shipping light. A list of casualties was published it, and did so when its position was On horseback, he launched for- daily in the newspapers, and the found to be somewhere between ward into the black tussocks, making German raider “The Pinguin”. He was rejected, but his brother family were deeply saddened to find Phillip Island and Inverloch. the perilous ascent with no visibility The article related the story of how Jack was accepted, and left for war his name among them one day. The big bang and flash out to sea at all, towards the flashing light. the German raider had stolen into soon after. Bill Cummings, a wood man on the off Kitty Miller Bay seen by Phillip He made the top and tried hard not Australian waters after completing Island, was another friend who did Island residents was indeed a ship to think of the 400-foot drop and the a mission in the Indian Ocean, and Farm life went on not come back from the war. being torpedoed, and according to crashing waves immediately beneath mined the eastern and western ap- Harry was left to run the family Harry’s brother Jack was in New Hughie’s account, was almost cer- him, as he extinguished the light. proaches to Bass Strait. farm by himself … a huge job with a Guinea, and the fortunes of war were tainly the Moonby. The return journey back down to A British ship, the SS Cambridge, manpower shortage and 2000 acres followed closely every day by the the beach was accomplished, with had met the same fate as the Rayville to be looked after. family. Harry half expecting to meet a con- on the previous night, off Wilsons The property was scattered. He Jack had a terrible time, and eventu- tingent of enemy soldiers coming to- Promontory. covered it on horseback. ally returned to Australia with malaria ward him on his way home. Pearl Harbour was still a year One of Harry’s sisters, Pat Bry- six months before war’s end in 1945. But the family heard nothing more, away, and the conflict in Europe had ant, helped him in the dairy and the He only ever spoke once of his ex- accepted that many things were kept seemed far distant from our shores. woolshed. periences to Harry, who described quiet in wartime, and life went on. So these incidents were in fact the Harry’s mother on two occasions them as horrific. first war “action” in Australia itself, went to Melbourne in an effort to se- Harry’s clear memory of the war First shots of war and had certainly alarmed authorities. cure help, and returned with 15-year- years is working very hard, all the time. A few days later, however, as he Local fishermen at Apollo Bay, old farm hands, but they did not stay But being a member of a large was riding along the ocean beach who heard the blast, went out in long because they preferred city life. family helped, he said. at Woolamai, he came across a huge their vessels in terrible conditions While it was difficult to find labour, The construction of the new swing plank bearing the nameplate of a and saved the entire crew of the City food rationing in place during the bridge in 1940 had assisted him ship: “The City of Rayville”. of Rayville, with the exception of the war years did not affect farming life. enormously. He immediately associated the ship’s engineer, who was lost in the There were plenty of geese, tur- “It changed our lives,” recalls Harry. find with the extinguishing of the incident. keys and laying hens, and mutton “Cattle could be brought across light; and realised that a ship had The Age article recounted that birds and eggs in season; wild ducks night and day. Prior to the bridge be- gone down somewhere. Bass Strait was closed to shipping were plentiful, as were fish that Har- ing erected, taking cattle across the But again, he heard nothing more. for five days while mine sweepers ry netted in a seine in front of Woola- eastern passage on the punt was a He made a mental note to bring the cleared the approaches, and a black- mai House. dangerous job. draught horses down to the beach to out was enforced on coastal towns “The bridge was mined by the vol- retrieve the plank the next day … but and shipping. Even crayfish were plentiful. unteer services ready to be blown up before he was able to do this, it had And so almost 40 years later, the Harry’s father had a crayfish ves- if the Japanese invaded,” Harry also washed out to sea again. mystery of the happenings of those sel that regularly returned from King recalls. The unusual sequence of events few days back in 1940 that he had Island with 90 dozen crayfish bound News of the war’s end for Harry had always remained in his mind, never forgotten, was finally ex- for the Melbourne market. came over the radio, at 8am, when and so it was with great interest that plained for Harry. he came in from milking. Butter was churned at home, and Eileen Maiden (nee McFee), a he read an article that appeared in It was to be another two years, on the farm had a huge orchard of apri- “We were elated. But what I re- the Age newspaper in about 1985. May 23, 1943, before Harry was in- member more vividly is the an- Rhyll schoolgirl at the outbreak cots, pears, plums, lemons, almonds of war, and now a resident at Me- It told the story of a ship that had structed to rekindle the light on the and chestnuts planted on settlement nouncement in 1939 by Winston been sunk off the Victorian coast at clifftop. Churchill, that England, and there- laleuca Lodge, joined the WAAF by his grandfather. in 1944 at the age of 18. Eileen Apollo Bay in 1941, after hitting a By then, the fear of invasion had The family killed their own sheep fore Australia, was at war with Ger- German mine. passed. many, when it started.” left Rhyll for Penrith where she and pigs, grew vegetables, shot rab- trained for a period, before being The ship was the MV City of Ray- Harry was 26 years old when war bits, and the baker kept up his daily Harry attended the victory ball ville, and it was the first American was first declared and had reported that was held in Cowes, and which sent to Bairnsdale, where she re- deliveries throughout the duration of mained until the war’s end. vessel to be sunk in World War 2. with his brother for an army medical the war. all the family attended. The mine had been sown by the at San Remo at that time. Harry Cleeland died in 2012. PAGE 16 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 AustraliaAustralia RemembersRemembers Ventnor shelled in World War 2 The late Harry Harris was a Vent- He felt that he had seen a ship being nor schoolboy in 1939, when war torpedoed. was declared. But he did not find out what hap- Life in Ventnor became quite danger- pened, as there was a general blackout ous at times, Harry recalled in an inter- on that type of news during the war. view with the Advertiser back in 1995. “Living on Phillip Island did have The Killara was shelled its drawbacks, and it was not always He also remembered the day the the enemy that was the problem,” he navy accidentally shelled the ferry, recalled. the Killara. That’s because the navy across the Fortunately, their aim was not par- bay held regular gun practice; and anti- ticularly good. aircraft shells, set to go off at a certain Harry remembered that it was a height, occasionally landed in Ventnor, great shock to him when war was de- including on his parents’ farm. clared and an even greater shock in “Every now and then there would 1942 when Japan came into war. be a great explosion at some point on As a schoolboy, Harry and his class- the property as a shell went off,” he mates at Ventnor Primary School set remembered. up a Red Cross Unit and sent parcels One neighbour, repairing a gate- to former Ventnor boys who had gone way one day, went home briefly for a off to the war. cup of tea. He remembered news of the death When he returned, the gate had been of one of these, Nip West, as a very blown up by one of the shells. sad time. That brief absence from the job The students planted a tree in the saved his life. school grounds to his memory. The Australian and United States authorities were after all the small boats they could get during the Second World The shelling got so bad that the At 15, Harry was farming. Labour War, for use in New Guinea, and the “Hilda Norling” one of a fleet owned by Rhyll crayfisherman, John Norling, was Ventnor school was closed for a few was short, and he milked cows, grew one of the unlucky ones to be requisitioned. The fully-rigged commercial ketch, the last to be built in Australia, was days until the powers that be man- chicory, which was used in coffee, pop- John Norling’s pride and joy and built to his own specifications just 12 months earlier. She was commandeered by aged to convince the Cerberus gun- ular with Americans, and grew vegeta- the US army and sailed to New Guinea … and although the ketch survived the war, it was blown up immediately ners to change their direction during bles which were dehydrated and sent after with a cargo of petrol aboard. gun practice. off to the service men. A trench was built at the Ventnor He said the residents of Ventnor were Primary School in which its 16/17 ever conscious of the fact that Phillip young students were to shelter in the Island was at the entrance to Western- Island vessels commandeered event of an air attack. port, and that the Cerberus naval base Ted Walton, a young boy living at She was commandeered by the US foot above the water across the bow The school’s proximity to Cer- was in close proximity. Rhyll during the war years worked army and sailed to New Guinea … on our approach, and then across the berus, considered to be a prime en- “There was always the theory that on the ferries that plied Westernport and although the ketch survived the stern as we progressed,” he remembers. emy air target, meant that all precau- if the Japanese attacked, the bridge during that time. war, it was blown up immediately af- The crew remained unperturbed tions had to be taken. would be blown up.” He remembered, in a 1995 inter- ter with a cargo of petrol aboard. by this regular occurrence, but the The teacher of the day Mr Healey He recalls the patrol work of the lo- view with the Advertiser, that the “The US were after small boats for passengers were not so sure. held regular trench drills. Three cal Volunteer Defence Corps and the US and Australian authorities were use in the islands as supply and troop There was one heavy gun at the sharp blows on his whistle saw the nightly sea vigil they undertook, with after all the small boats they could carriers, as they were easier to manoeu- base which, when used, broke win- students assemble at the flagpole, everyone on the alert for the signs of get … and that as a 13-year-old he vre into shallow waters,” recalls Ted. dows in the area, he recalls. check everyone was present, and invasion. was a member of the crew that took “The owners didn’t have a say in Ted also remembered that every hasten into the trench, smallest to And he remembers the men from an “The Hollydene” owned by Mr Ken- the matter because it was war time.” beacon lining the entrance into the biggest in orderly fashion. RAAF unit based on the Island briefly, non to Cerberus for the authorities Ted believed John Norling actually naval base had been shot to bits. Harry Harris also clearly remem- joining the boys on a rabbit hunt. to inspect for this purpose. worked for the navy for a time, tak- He was never quite sure whether bered seeing a big bang and flash out Harry rejoiced with the rest of Vent- The Hollydene was a 44-foot pas- ing boats up to New Guinea. this was intentional or otherwise. to sea off Kitty Miller Bay one day. nor when peace was finally declared. senger boat, licensed to hold 71, but The entrance channel to the base which often took 100 … which was Some hairy crossings, was intricate and full of S bends, he A number of army units were sta- put into service each year when the dodging shells recalls. tioned on Phillip Island at Ventnor larger ferries had to go into dock at Ted also worked as a fireman on The design was such that it would and Rhyll, and at San Remo, for Williamstown annually. board The Reliance, the ferry which have been impossible for enemy ves- various intervals during the Second The US navy fancied her but Mr Ken- served in local waters between 1943 sels to penetrate the area. World War years, while training ex- non certainly did not want to see her and 1945, after the Killara was de- Ted only saw one supply ship ever ercises and manoeuvres were carried go, and the only thing that saved her in commissioned in 1942; and also on enter the approach, and is amazed out. The local girls were delighted by the end recalled Ted, was the fact that The Hollydene. that it navigated the causeway. their presence, according to a couple she was involved in the mail run. The Reliance was 100 years old One memorable passenger he of local lasses who remember, be- The “Hilda Norling” one of a fleet and carried 300 passengers. brought across to Cowes in the war cause they used to come to the Cow- owned by Rhyll crayfisherman, John Ted remembers some hairy cross- years was the Duke of Kent. es Friday night dances. It seems that Norling, was not so lucky. ings on board the old ferry as the The red carpet was rolled out at the chaps took time out at one stage The fully-rigged commercial ketch, gunners at Cerberus did not stop Stony Point and the Duke dined at while on the island, to introduce the the last to be built in Australia, was practice as the vessel made its daily the Erewhon guest house before vis- native wildlife to the weaponry of his pride and joy and built to his own approach. iting the penguin parade. war, as this photo shows. specifications just 12 months earlier. “Shells would be whizzing 15 to 20 Ted Walton died in 2003. The Island’s Volunteer Defence Force daylight at 9.30 pm. the men through strenuous physi- Waiting to take turn on watch was cal training and also methods of un- – A platoon of 50 men By Raymond Grayden rather dull, and the owner of Ere- armed combat. hwon Guest House at Cowes, Cr There was murmuring in the Pla- Raymond Grayden, who lived at Ventnor, served in a Volunteer Defence Force which was W Dawson Davie – appealed to the toon that men of the ranks should established on Phillip Island in 1939, and was in operation for the duration of the Second World War. guests there to assist in purchasing have more say in the planning of the a battery powered radio for the men day and night outdoor manoeuvres. A platoon of 54 men, including many island farmers, enlisted. The platoon manned a 24-hour watch on duty at the Nobbies. Private John B Cleeland suggested on the island’s Bass Strait coastline, operating in six hour shifts mainly from the Nobbies Kiosk, The officers were first fitted with that 60 sets of brains would be more and were on the lookout for any signs of invasion, that it was feared may come. dark green uniforms, then the time effective than six sets. Sergeant Har- Raymond recorded his recollections of those war years, and they are republished here. came when the whole Platoon was ry Justice said: “Yes, I agree. Even if issued with conventional khaki uni- they are only sheep’s brains!” forms, including boots, hat, rifle and We were shown how to throw hand There is one area of memories of which operated in the Persian Gulf talion Headquarters. bayonet – even a tin hat. We were grenades (very dangerous things). more recent history which is very for several months escorting goods Phillip Island was No.4 Platoon trained in the use of rifles (with and When the officer in charge said “If meaningful to those residents who for Russia. and had four senior officers and four without bayonets). you pull the pin and don’t throw the were living here on this island dur- We farmers who were left on this junior officers. Also in several type of machine, grenade, don’t fail to replace the pin ing the War Time years of 1939-1945. island enlisted in the newly formed Our first assignment was a 24-hour mortars, in patrolling day and night, before you put it in the bag with the My brother Phillip Grayden, joined Volunteer Defence Corps to be watch on the island’s Bass Strait and also in the use of high explo- 23 other grenades,” Sergeant Vic Jus- the Navy and I continued on the trained in part time service. coastline, operating in six hour shifts sives. We were shown how to cut a tice remarked: “Yes, The noise would farm with my father milking the 60 A whole platoon of 54 men was en- mainly from the Nobbies Kiosk. railway’s line by placing four pounds deafen you!” dairy cows. listed and it operated in conjunction We had our first experience of of gelignite on the rail and explod- Cowes also had a 24-hour aircraft Phillip was posted to service on the with a number of platoons in South daylight saving and we learned ing it. watching station manned by civilian Armed Merchant Cruiser Kanimbla, Gippsland; Leongatha being the Bat- what it was like to walk about in Qualified Army Instructors put volunteers. THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - PAGE 17 AustraliaAustralia RemembersRemembers Locals manned air lookout 24 hours a day A volunteer Air Observers’ view with the Advertiser in 1995. Posters of the various planes down over the navy firing range The pilots used to fly their Fly- of these instantly. Corps station was established in The station was set up on top adorned the station walls, and for about an hour, while practic- ing Fortresses and Liberators The island also saw a lot of Cowes during the Second World of the original shire hall initially, the men and women of the ing went on. on navigational exercises and aircraft known as Beau-fighters, War. From 1942 it was manned but was later transferred to the Corps became experts at identi- Kevin recalls that more than used the island as the point at which were twin-engine aircraft 24 hours a day, by local volun- site where the Phillip Island fying these. one plane finished up on the which they turned back. with snub noses. teers, in two-hour shifts. Bakery now stands, as this was Their job was not only to moni- mud flats over at French Island, Kevin recalls the volunteers They were known as the “whis- The volunteers were issued with the highest point in Cowes. tor but identify the many aircraft allegedly with engine failure … would often receive a call from pering death” because you only binoculars, and taught to recog- There were only four telephone that flew over Phillip Island. but he says in fact they were Melbourne, asking that a spe- heard them after you saw them. nise the silhouettes of Australian, lines between Cowes and Mel- Because of the location of the shot down by the navy gunners. cial lookout be maintained if They would come in at very German and Japanese aircrafts. bourne in those days, and the Air Island between Sale RAAF base Other Islanders can also one of these was off course. low attitudes over the waves, Women and older boys Observes’ Corps volunteer calls and Cerberus, across the bay, vouch for the inaccuracy of the The Catalina flying boats and the volunteers had to be manned the station during the were always given top priority. air traffic was heavy. Cerberus navy gunners. were also regularly observed. very alert to see them coming in day, and men at night. Their “Airflash” was the password The Air Force regularly flew A couple of Ventnor farmers Their courses took them from low over Rhyll, as they headed duty was to record and report used, and the calls immediate- over Phillip Island from Sale on can remember shells explod- Sydney, to Mallacoota, round toward Crib Point. by telephone to Melbourne ly went through to the secret training sessions. ing on their properties, during Cape Paterson, over Phillip Is- Other training aircraft were in headquarters all air movements location of Melbourne Head- Planes would often pull a the war years, which were fired land, on to Point Cook, William- the sky regularly looking out for over Phillip Island. quarters, to be relayed to Air target known as a “drougue” from across the bay. stown, and to the huge service de- submarines in Westernport Bay. Kevin Findlay, a child of 12 Defence Headquarters at the behind, which was used for Many US planes were based pot at Lake Boga near Swan Hill. The only civil aircraft using when Japan entered the war, Preston Town Hall. gunnery practice by the navy at Tocumwal during this period, “They were a very common the skies over the Island in was one of the volunteers, and The whole of Victoria was cov- gunners at Cerberus. and Phillip Island was in a line sight,” recalled Kevin, who as a the war years were DC-3’s, on recalled its operation in an inter- ered in a similar way. The aircraft would fly up and directly from that base. young boy could identify each regular runs to Tasmania. Worked hard for war effort As a nine-year-old child liv- to open the door and take the ing on Phillip Island, Kevin tickets, and then dash upstairs Findlay heard news in 1939 to play the records which dou- that war had been declared bled as background music. on an electric radio behind At interval, he ran the slides of the dairy at the home of his the coming attractions, and af- cousin. ter the film was over, folded the He raced home to tell his seats back ready for the cleaner. parents, who he remembers His pay did finally increase were “stunned”. to four shillings a day. A pupil at Cowes Primary Charlotte Berryman, the School at the time, he recalled granddaughter of the Cowes that life went on fairly nor- Presbyterian Minister James mally at first, until 1942, when Raff and daughter of a Phil- reality really set in with the lip Island farmer, also recalled The students of Ventnor Primary School stand to attention at bombing of Darwin, and the the war years. the unveiling of a memorial to Charles (Nip) West, a former Sydney submarine episodes. “Farmers often didn’t go to student there, who was killed in action in 1942. The memorial “The war then came to Cow- war because they were need- During World War II, school children in Cowes were called to was unveiled after the war by Cr Rupe Harris, also a parent at es Primary School in a major ed to provide food. Thompson’s Garage in the main street and then rolled old car the school. way,” said Kevin. “Dad was a member of the tyres down to the foreshore near the Continental (now North “We had vegetable gardens Volunteer Defence Corps (an Pier), where they would be collected and recycled for the war at school to help with food Australian part-time volun- effort. There were air raid shelters at the local school, and at supplies. These were instigated teer military force of World The tragedy of war night, newspapers were used to black out windows so enemy by head teacher Kevin Gerrity.” War 2 modelled on the Brit- planes could not spot any lights at night. Quotations from Winston ish Home Guard) and he was Churchill were framed and given a 303 rifle and had to minium, rubber and other for which seven years later, strikes in Ventnor put up on the classroom walls. guard the Phillip Island shore- recyclable material in the dis- the government would pay “We were regularly trained line (with others) and watch The death of Nip West came The tree is still there today, trict for re-use. one pound. in the use of zigzag trenches for submarines. as a great blow to the little and the schoolhouse is now a The girls knitted scarfs, mit- And his third job was as an dug at the school in the event “We had air raid shelters community of Ventnor, in private home. The plaque is tens, socks and made protec- assistant at the local theatre. of an attack. at school and we had to put 1942. held for safe-keeping at the tive clothing for distribution, The theatre, set up in the “Bombs were brought into newspapers on the windows He and his older brother Heritage Centre in Cowes. and many a penny concert old shire hall, was run by school to show us. Magnesium to black them out at home at (Gordon) tossed a coin to see An excerpt in a book trac- was held to raise funds for the Bill Schooling and Connie was even used to demonstrate the night so the planes couldn’t who would go to war. ing the history of St Philip’s war effort. Maugham. effects of incendiary bombing.” see any lights. One was to stay at home and Church of England in Cowes Every adult had an ID card, A World War 1 veteran, Char- Kevin remembers all Cow- “I remember one night my help their widowed mother mentions the story of Nip Kevin remembers, and based lie Croft, was the doorman. es Primary School children grandmother was in bed and run the family’s chicory farm. West. on that, they were issued with The films came down by fer- had to have a small suitcase said she could see a light on When Nip went off to war In the words of the Rever- ration books for tea, butter, ry for Saturday nights, or Bill packed at home, because of the horizon, and apparently from the Cowes pier, the end Hall: “My saddest task sugar, meat and where appro- Schooling collected them in the possibility that they might a mine had hit a ship in Bass whole community turned out was, on one occasion, to go priate, petrol. his car, which ran on kerosene. be evacuated at a moment’s Strait – not that it was official. to farewell a much-loved son. down and meet the ferry, to As a member of the Cowes In the summertime, there notice from the island to other “There were rations and Nip was rather a special tell Mrs West (who had been community, Kevin had some were also screenings on parts of Gippsland. mum would make up a suitcase person … a gentle, caring hu- away for the day) that her son fairly onerous duties, for one Wednesdays and Fridays. This was because of the is- of food – rabbits we’d shot and man who everyone held in Nip had been killed in the so young. Screenings started with a land’s close proximity to the butter we’d made – and take high regard. war. But this was expected and newsreel; then a travelogue naval base at Cerberus, and it to her sisters in Melbourne, When news came in Janu- “Almost the whole Island all part of the war effort. was shown; another support the thought that the island meeting them at Flinders ary 1942, that Nip had been was there, and Ma (everybody He was a member of the Vol- film would be fitted in before could be strategic to the en- Street station and dividing up killed, there was a deep sense knew the fine old lady as Ma) unteer Air Observers’ Corps; interval, then another news- emy’s plans. the food at the station. of loss both in his family and walked up the ramp from the and he was a war savings col- reel, a cartoon, and finally the “During the war, school chil- the community. Everyone ferry towards me and before lector, going from home to feature film hit the screen. School children worked dren were called to Thomp- was stunned. I could open my mouth, said home each week collecting one Kevin was employed for son’s Garage in the main street Gordon grieved so deeply ‘Nip’s gone hasn’t he, I knew hard for war effort or two shillings towards the three shillings a day, for a and rolled old car tyres down for his much-loved brother it’. The children at the school, cost of a war saving certificate. number of jobs. to the foreshore near the Conti- that his health never recov- “She took my arm and said: which was then in Thomp- When 16 shillings had been He wound every foot of film nental (now North Pier), where ered from the loss. ‘Don’t let me fall’ and walked, son Avenue where the Civic collected from each person, back by hand after each show- they would be collected and re- He died. head erect to a car waiting Centre now stands, collected Kevin brought the certificate ing; sometimes had to set up cycled for the war effort.” Mrs West took the loss of for her, amid a respectful si- every bit of scrap metal, alu- for them from the post office, the hall; had to arrive at 7pm her sons with great courage. lence.’” Professor Manning Clark, The information for this an island resident at the time, story was supplied by Julie makes mention of the Nip Box, a small girl at the Vent- West story and the courage of nor school when Nip died, Rhyll war effort the West family in a volume who adds her own tribute. of his “History of Australia.” “I always think of Nip and Like children everywhere in the war years from 1939 to 1945, the students The community of Ventnor Gordon and their fractured at the local primary school in Rhyll spent one afternoon a week engaged in was not a prosperous one fol- lives each time I drive past the knitting and making things to be sent overseas for the comfort of Austra- lowing the war, but they were old Ventnor school site. lian soldiers as part of the war effort. determined to have a me- “As a little girl I brought The residents of Rhyll also established a Rhyll Relief Committee, and con- morial for Nip in the school flowers on Anzac Day to tinued to send food parcels to England long after the war had finished. grounds, so that his memory Nip’s memorial and dad al- Pupils at the Rhyll school who were involved in this effort, are pictured would live on at Phillip Island ways talked of Nip West and with their teacher, Ted Phelan, in 1940. The children are, back row, from and in Australia forever. his great sacrifice. left: Nance McFee (now McKenzie), Eileen McFee (now Maiden), Margaret The community gave all “I still remember 50 years McFee. Front, from left: Victor Walton, Ted Walton, Jim Osterlund, Freda they could afford and a tree on when they built the memo- Osterlund, Ruth McFee and Edna Walton. was planted and memorial rial to a lost son of Ventnor built in Nip’s memory. with a lump in my throat.”

PAGE 18 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Black Lives Matter here too By the Bass Coast South Gippsland Many of the victims had not even aged the best response in Australia Reconciliation Group been charged, let alone sentenced to the COVID outbreak. They have for offences. Filmed evidence shows had no deaths and fewer than aver- “The most profound and powerful brutal treatment, neglect, and medi- age cases across the whole of Austra- experience I have had in 30 years,” cal negligence, causing dreadful in- lia, despite initial fears that if it got said Bunurong/Boon Wurrung tradi- juries, worsened medical conditions into remote communities it would tional owner Sonia Weston, describ- and death, but nothing is done. The run rampant. The one difference is ing the Bass Coast “Solidarity in Surf behaviour of those in authority is al- that they were able to control things Black Lives Matter” rally at Eagles lowed to continue. themselves. They had self-determina- Nest beach on June 6. Is it any wonder that people, In- tion. NACCHO represents the com- Traditional owners and their allies digenous and non-Indigenous, are munities and they can communicate gathered at sunrise at the beach, be- marching in the streets? immediately and effectively. There tween Cape Paterson and Inverloch, The Bass Coast South Gippsland was no time for politics and bureau- to remember the victims and support Reconciliation Group stands in soli- cracy to interfere. Communities got the Indigenous cause. darity with Sonia and the 800 strong on with it because they knew how. Sonia’s own life has been impact- Aboriginal Community in our two It is clear that First Nations commu- ed by Aboriginal deaths in custody shires. The group is committed to nities also know how to manage other through her extended family. spreading awareness of the issues A “Solidarity in Surf Black Lives Matter” rally was held at Eagles Nest areas of their lives, such as education, “Distant cousins are as close to us and to taking action. beach in June. land care and youth justice. They just as immediate family, so we feel the An important aspect of this work need to be resourced by government. pain deeply,” she said. is our lobbying for the acceptance of government, with bipartisan support. Aboriginal Australians are our They don’t need to be told what to Black Lives Matter is more than the Uluru Statement from the Heart The Statement from the Heart calls First People, with the longest con- do and how to do it, which is disem- just an import from the United States. and the enactment of its proposals. for an Aboriginal voice to Parliament tinuing culture in the world, going powering and destructive. Self-deter- The movement is equally relevant The Uluru Statement was a con- enshrined in the Constitution; for trea- back more than 60,000 years, so a mination is the best policy because it here in Australia. Shocking as the US sensus document, drawn up at Uluru ty to acknowledge prior ownership treaty is long overdue. This is not spe- works; bureaucratic intervention and Black deaths at the hands of police three years ago after the most wide- of the land and self-determination cial treatment on the basis of race, as ignoring Aboriginal voices does not. are, the deaths of Aboriginal Austra- spread consultation ever of Aboriginal over their own destinies; and a truth- some have claimed, but is based on The Bass Coast South Gippsland lians in custody are equally horrific. people across Australia, conducted by telling commission to educate people our recognition of their prior posses- Reconciliation Group meets every Since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal people. Sadly, the Uluru about the past and hopefully to bring sion of the land, which legitimately month, lately by Zoom, to educate Deaths in Custody in 1991, 437 men Statement was summarily dismissed about healing through the recognition gives them unique rights. ourselves about Aboriginal culture and women have died in lock-up, in October 2017 by then Prime Min- of past wrongs. Australia is the only We note that the National Aborigi- and how we can walk alongside our and no one has ever been convicted ister Malcolm Turnbull, even though country in the Commonwealth that nal Community-Controlled Health Aboriginal Community members. of murder or even of manslaughter. the process had been initiated by his has no treaty with its First Peoples. Organisations (NACCHO) has man- You can find us on Facebook. Broadbent welcomes Ventnor centre plans excessive? Plans to build a function centre on geted mainly at the regional market, renity and while they understood the support for local newspapers the cliffs of Ventnor is a “gross over in conjunction with the accommoda- need for tourism, it was critical to Two local newspapers, the Warragul The Warragul Gazette will receive development of a highly significant tion offered on site and other tour- maintain the island’s beauty. Gazette and the Phillip Island and San $55,889 in funding and intends to area”, according to objectors to the ism attractions within the region,” “Otherwise the very nature of why Remo Advertiser have received fund- increase their capability to create development. the permit states. tourists visit here will be lost and ru- ing from the Commonwealth Govern- video and podcast content for cur- A planning permit, currently open However, the plans have been criti- ined forever,” John said. ment through the Regional and Small rent and potential audiences. for public comment, for a two-hect- cised by surrounding residents who “Are generations in the future go- Publishers Innovation Fund to devel- The Phillip Island and San Remo are property at 46 McHaffies Lane, is argued McHaffies Lane was a dead- ing to have to wear the greed of our op their digital presence. Advertiser will receive $73,884 to- seeking to build a function room for end dirt road, servicing five proper- mistakes today?” Russell Broadbent, Member for wards implementing their Digital up to 60 people. ties, and only suitable for one car at “This would seem a gross over de- Monash, said the importance of re- Growth Project and maximise online Developers of the centre want it to a time. velopment of a highly significant and gional journalism has never been presence by developing a classified open to 11pm with plans for indoor Several objectors have already unique area. It should be stopped.” more evident than now, during this module, upgrading IT and video pro- and outdoor live music, and a total made submissions, describing the John criticised the planning pro- time of the COVID-19 pandemic. duction equipment. of 18 car parks. development as a “blatant attempt cess through Bass Coast Shire, “Local newspapers have been Both projects have been supported “However, due to the nature of the to over-commercialise the property”, which had already approved a pre- the lifeblood of our communities through the Innovation Fund admin- proposed use, any noise generated which will have an “adverse” impact vious planning application for ac- for more than a century and in our istered by Australian Communica- outdoors by the use is likely to be of on the surrounding neighbours. commodation – totalling five dwell- technologically advanced society, it tions and Media Authority (ACMA) low volume and unlikely to be dis- They said it would impact wildlife ings on a small property – with this is crucial that they are supported to as part of the Government’s Region- cernible above background noise,” and the heritage values of the land, second planning permit a surprise adapt to and adopt the latest in me- al and Small Publishers Jobs and In- the developers state in the permit. which was settled by pioneer family addition. dia communications. novation Package. The function centre will include the McHaffies. He said only the three neighbour- “It’s great to see the Warragul and Over 300 applications were as- part of an existing shed, operate Objectors described the planning ing properties were advised of the Drouin Gazette and the Phillip Is- sessed by the ACMA, working with three staff, and be in addition to report as misleading and lacking plans and they did not receive noti- land and San Remo Advertiser in- closely with an independent advi- a B&B and three cabins, which was credibility with “discrepancies that fication. creasing their online presence which sory committee, through a competi- given planning permission in an ear- needed to be investigated”. “We were not considered immedi- will help keep local jobs in our com- tive grants process. The ACMA will lier permit, with construction to start “Contrary to what the report ate, although all traffic would pass munity,” Mr Broadbent said. work with successful applicants to shortly. seems to imply, this is significantly us. “Regional newspapers help keep develop and enter into grant agree- The permit details the centre will more than just revamping an exist- “There is significant bird life, ani- our communities connected and in- ments as soon as practicable. The target organisations holding meeting shed,” one objector stated. mal life and rare fauna. Of course formed and I am pleased that local full list of recipients is available on ings and conferences. John and Sue Hazelden said they this development will have a most papers have received this support the ACMA’s website at: www.acma. “The function room will be tar- moved to McHaffies Lane for the se- adverse effect on all this.” that will see them continue both in gov.au/regional-and-small-publish- print and online,” Mr Broadbent said. ers-innovation-fund. Share the dignity This August, Woolworths Cowes and Share the Dignity are partnering in a Dignity Drive that will provide essential support to the growing number of VIC women experiencing period poverty as a result of COVID-19. The economic and financial impacts of COVID-19 has meant that Bonnie pictured at last year’s 100th birthday celebrations with younger even more women are having to sister Nancy, and a cake made by her friends Steve and Ty at Beachside make the choice between buying Bakery in San Remo. food or sanitary items, with Share the Dignity reporting a 54 per cent increase in the number of charities A quiet achievement for Bonnie registering for the August Dignity Bonnie Castle quietly celebrated a party, or even a birthday hug. Drive, when compared to the previ- her 101st birthday last week. Bonnie’s great-niece Julie New- ous Drive held earlier this year. In 2019 Bonnie celebrated her man said despite the restrictions, Woolworths customers across 100th birthday with a big family get- Bonnie was feeling great. The staff VIC donated over 10,300 sanitary together at the Phillip Island RSL. at Griffiths Point adore her aunt and products towards the March Dig- And while her threat to pole dance were doing “an amazing job looking nity Drive. These products were then at the party never eventuated, there after her”. distributed to girls and women who was plenty of laughter and presents Until last year, the lively centenar- cannot afford to buy sanitary items. … including a special 100 jumper ian lived in her own house in San The August Dignity Drive will run Woolworths in Cowes is partnering with Share the Dignity in August, to from her beloved Collingwood foot- Remo, and during an interview with across all Woolworths supermarkets provide essential support to the growing number of women experience pe- ball team. the Advertiser, Bonnie said the key nationally, giving customers the op- riod poverty as a result of COVID-19. Now a resident at Griffiths Point to good health was to “drink plenty portunity to donate sanitary items women experiencing homelessness, lion for the charity. The funds raised Lodge, the COVID-19 restrictions of water” and stay active. via collection boxes in store. fleeing domestic violence, or facing to date are being used to install 80 meant this year’s birthday was a “I went to the doctor recently and Woolworths will also donate five difficult circumstances. Dignity vending machines across more subdued affair. he told me, well you’ve still got your cents from the sale of pads, tam- Woolworths has partnered with Australia. Bonnie’s family are only allowed marbles. pons and liners in August to Share Share the Dignity since early 2019 The Dignity Drive held in March to visit once a week and talk through “I told him, yes of course I do, I play the Dignity, to help the charity fund and, in partnership with its custom- collected over 43,000 sanitary items the door, so there was no chance for with them every day,” she chuckled. more Dignity vending machines that dispense free sanitary items to ers, has raised more than $1.3mil- for women in need across Australia. THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - PAGE 19 Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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Email [email protected] Tales of yesteryear Thanks John Clarke incident. lometres of walking paths and From page 24 Unless the police were totally NBN with optic fibre to every “Good evening” John Clarke A late entry from Doug Pell describes a run off their feet all Sunday morn- home, ‘the gap’ could have every- similar situation where the umpire gave the – what a great Australian. And ing to catch these selfish people thing you need in a well-planned funny too! A cheeky cocky! batsmen permission to keep running. They and to the useless COVID report- modern community. ran seven. I think I represent the entire ing system, I feel very let down. Space: dedicated to open space, Phillip island and surrounding Obviously they don’t think it where walking and cycling tracks To run, or not to run communities, in saying a big was important enough. meander past native vegetation, thank you to his legacy and in- I certainly hope that these ig- parks and barbecue areas. Running, or a reluctance to run, featured in spiration for the future. We love norant people in question have Energy efficient design: effi- a few stories. you John and Helen. not spread the virus throughout cient homes with highly efficient One player self-described as “being built for Melina Zoe Frost, Cowes the Island. To keep the Island free lights and appliances. catching, not for running.” of this virus, I thought it was im- Precious water: the use of rain- Another was repetitively told by his team- A priceless gift portant enough. water to increase the availabil- mates to “drop the harrows Robert” every The generous donation by Hel- G. Champion, Surf Beach ity of clean, fresh water in the time he set off to chase the ball. en Mc Donald and the late John community. In addition to mains Most of the Kookaburra anecdotes were Clarke of their Rhyll property Protecting young people water, rainwater storage for use prefaced with “enjoying all the good cricket to Trust For Nature (Advertiser in gardens and toilets. Excess stories”. In recent days the tragic reports The camaraderie and knowledge of our 05/08/20) is a priceless gift for all of self-harm amongst young peo- stormwater redirected to col- of us. lection ponds and filtered back Kookaburra teammates developed over the ple have started to emerge. eleven days allotted, not a wicket or score- Julie Adkins, San Remo In Victoria young people pre- through vegetation into groundwater and natural wetlands. book or VB in sight. No injuries either. senting with self-harm is up 33 The electric fence around the No 2 oval at Keep us virus free per cent. With schools, parks Clean energy: solar energy. Powered by the sun, the commu- Bass was strictly avoided all day. Pieter Loos waits patiently for Covid 19 to be Woke up early Sunday morn- and sporting facilities not open The visiting “Town” cricketers rolled on the dismissed. ing August 9 to notice a house to our young people, there is less nity will be capable of creating an annual surplus of clean ener- ground to get under the ‘hot” wire after every recently sold in our quiet Surf opportunity for them to discuss boundary (often). Awkward and unedifying! Beach street, with six vehicles with their peers the events occur- gy. Electric vehicle charge points are also available for residents Wasn’t until after the day’s play the visitors all with ‘P’ plates parked in their ring around them and process were told the electric fence had been turned driveway, lawn and street. accordingly. Parents are not nec- who want them. Food gardens: as a resident the off before the game started. At this point my stomach essarily equipped with training The emails kept coming. turned and I got very angry that recognises symptoms as- opportunity to grow your own produce in especially designed Kookaburras were invited to Google Rah- knowing most people are doing sociated with self-harm, virtual keem Cornwall. He currently plays Test crick- the right thing during these try- catch ups do not always offer the gardens. Perhaps even a café will also offer residents delicious et for the West Indies. He’s 140 kilograms. ing times and that these people engagement we all need. Encouragement for all. are just flouting the restrictions. I call on the Government to meals made from the freshest, locally grown produce. We were told of the good old umpire whose I’ve never done this before but reconsider its one size fits all braces failed and eventually he lost his pants I felt so strongly that I called the policy used during these restric- Active lifestyle: kilometres of walking and cycling paths, while officiating. And the “beer hatched” plan COVID hot line to report the in- tions and offer young people the to catch Ian Eddy at long on. It worked, but cident. opportunity to nominate a friend parks, and perhaps a large vil- lage green. not before Ian had scored 189. After 15 – 20 minutes with no or relative that they can catch And one from the archives. success to get through to some- up with regularly. It was a policy Protecting natural habitats: a haven for nature lovers designed Woodleigh Kernot’s team once had farm- one I gave up. I then decided to New Zealand used with success. ers Aussie Strong, Lou Sharpe, the Makeham ring Cowes police. I spoke to Unfortunately, this policy has to coexist with natural and local flora and fauna. brothers and Wally Short. And George Sweet the person in charge to raise thus far been dismissed without ran the Woodleigh General Store. my concerns. He said he will adequate consideration. It is nev- And all within two minutes by car and seven minutes by bus to One week the batting line up was Make- TRY and get his guys to SWING er too late to change and it might ham, Strong, Sharpe, Short and Sweet. by. I thought at the time that just save someone’s life. the Cowes Cultural and Commu- nity Centre and transit hub. There’s road names to prove it. “Keeping” in contact, Warwick Hayes and this seemed a very ordinary re- Nathan Murphy, San Remo Stay safe Veteran cricketers … all cricketers. Greg Goss. sponse. I also asked him if he My question was – do we have wanted my details, he said no. the vision and will to create a Affordable housing benchmark for sustainable and af- I waited and kept an eye on the Top Bowlers this week are: I refer to the article titled fordable living and bring together Phillip Island Ten Pin bowling house in question waiting to see 158 – Jennifer Murphey, 156 – Jo Batty, 156 ‘Homelessness rising’ on page partners to create a modern and 2’s Company: 1st on 8.5pts Bowling Stones, if the occupants would wake and – Barbara Burns. 15 of the Advertiser Wednesday, transformative community? 2nd on 7.5pts King Pins and 3rd on 7pts leave before the police arrived. 234 – Isaac Batty, 200 – Raff Merante, 198 – August 5, 2020. In my opinion, an important Storm. It was now 11am. I then decided Scott Lynch. 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