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What a good deed! After young Bailey’s bike was stolen recently, the Red Knights, a fi re fi ghters motorcycle club rode to the rescue and purchased a replacement. Bailey, with sis- ter Madison and John Pittman, a member of the Phillip Island Fire brigade and Chapter 8 of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, was presented with his new bike at the Phillip Island Fire Station. Read more on page 7. RRV’s Newhaven road plans suspended Regional Roads’ Victoria’s pro- and was asked if I could mention it but waiting on budget funding. road plans, Newhaven last year re- outcome,” the group said. posed four-lane road plans for Ne- to the CRG so it has gone out from “I can’t remember how much it jected the plans at the entrance to The Newhaven road plans were whaven have been shelved, accord- there,” Cr Rooks said. will be but it’s in the millions of Phillip Island. also unpopular with the Phillip Is- ing to a Bass Coast Shire councillor. The Newhaven plans have been dollars,” he said, adding the project The group of businesses – who were land Conservation Society, who While the roads authority refused in the pipeline for more than seven would need funding from both state set to lose a chunk of land under com- described it as a costly “over-kill”, to confi rm the news to the Advertiser years and included four lanes on the and federal governments. pulsory acquisition as part of RRV’s with no tangible benefi ts. (see separate story), Cr David Rooks Phillip Island Road between two “I wouldn’t think it will happen plans – said they couldn’t support the “The duplication of the road at Ne- – who is the chair of the Phillip Is- proposed new roundabouts at For- quickly.” road upgrade as it was proposed. whaven is inconsistent with the en- land Integrated Transport Study rest Avenue and Boys Home Road, The plans for San Remo include The businesses, which include vironmental and conservation sig- Community Reference Group (CRG) as well as a net gain for all of Ne- the widening and strengthening Rip Curl, The Island Accommoda- nifi cance of Phillip Island,” a PICS – last week confi rmed RRV’s Ne- whaven of 25 car parks, while the of the foreshore to make room for tion, YHA Phillip Island, and Phil- submission stated last year. whaven plans were “off the agenda”. Big Wave would need to be moved four road lanes on the Phillip Island lip Island School Camps called for Another group to oppose the Ne- Cr Rooks said he understood the to make room for a new path. Road between San Remo Parade “signifi cant” changes, especially to whaven plans was the National decision had been made by RRV Cr Rooks – who is chair of the CRG and Bergin Grove. the entry and exit to The Big Wave Trust of Victoria. prior to the council elections at the examining RRV’s Phillip Island Complex. The trust urged RRV to rethink end of last year, confi rming one of speed limit review (see separate ar- More opposition “We have been discussing these the plans to cut down 10 golden the island’s worst kept secrets. ticle) – also confi rmed RRV’s plans While many San Remo residents issues with RRV over the past sev- cypresses – which were planted in “I got a briefi ng on it (from RRV) for San Remo were still going ahead supported their town’s proposed en-plus years with no satisfactory 1912 and are classifi ed by the Trust. COWES SELF STORAGE SOUTH COAST OFF FULLY SECURED—FULL SURVEILLANCE 10 % Rugs Huge range instore BOAT CA R AVA N RV STORAGE Check out our rug studio

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CLOUDY SHOWERS SHOWERS SHOWERS SHOWER OR TWO PARTLY CLOUDY PARTLY CLOUDY 7 day weather forecast 1117 1218 1218 1218 1218 1115 11 15 Don’t hesitate to Cultural Centre contact me, I am here to help. budget boost The budget for the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre has received a boost with the state government announc- ing the project has secured an $800,000 grant from the Living Libraries fund. At last month’s Council meeting, Bass Coast Shire Council confirmed it had ap- Cr Ronnie Bauer plied for a $1 million grant for the library, for the Island Ward, which is part of the new Cultural Centre Bass Coast Shire development. The news of the funding has been Residents of Newhaven opposed plans to build a Regional Skate Park at Grayden’s Reserve. warmly welcomed by West Gippsland My sincere thanks to At this month’s council meeting, Cr Rochelle Halstead is moving a motion calling for the Libraries CEO Leanne Williams. the entire community plans to be abandoned. “We strongly believe that our librar- for all your love and support. ies play an important role in connecting people of all ages, abilities and interests,” Regional skate park plans in limbo? she said. PO Box 996 Cowes 3922 Western Port Ward council- In December 2019, council- been advised that Sport and “It’s wonderful to have the support of Tel: 0439 535 282 lor Rochelle Halstead is back- lors voted to move ahead with Recreation Victoria will no Ms Jordan Crugnale MP, Minister for email: [email protected] ing Newhaven residents’ calls plans for a regional skate park longer fund the project, “how- Local Government, Shaun Leane and Authorised by Ronnie Bauer, PO Box 996, Cowes 3922 for plans to build a regional at Newhaven. ever they look forward to the Victorian Government to help build skate park at Grayden’s Re- However in April 2020, working with council to find this new facility in Cowes that will better serve to be abandoned. Council announced the skate a suitable site for the Regional cater for our growing community.” At the April council meeting park project would be de- Skate Park”. Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Cr today (Wednesday, April 21), ferred for a year, with savings In 2018, the council received Brett Tessari also welcomed the news. Cr Halstead is moving a mo- redirected to fund a pandemic a $650,000 grant from the Com- “The continued support from the Victo- tion to withdraw Council sup- support package. munity Sports Infrastructure rian Government of the Cowes Cultural port for the proposed regional Cr Halstead said now the Fund, to build a regional skate and Community Centre and further in- skate park in Newhaven. local and skating communi- park in San Remo. That site vestment in a new Phillip Island Library The motion also proposes ties agree a local skate ramp was later declared unsuitable. is great news for residents and visitors,” council develops a design for a upgrade, and upgraded play- The motion will be debated Cr Tessari said. local skate park in Newhaven, ground is more suitable for the at this week’s council meeting “Libraries plays such an important role in consultation with the local location. and there will be a full report within our community and the old Phil- Your Community Voice! community. She said council has also in next week’s Advertiser. lip Island Library was unable to keep up with demand, so we look forward to de- PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO livering a new modern library that has more space for collections, services and ADVERTISER Sharp-eyed local spots water main leak programs.” A concerned community Architects from Jackson Clements member averted a potentially Burrows, the firm awarded the $1.4 mil- CONTACT US: serious disruption to the is- lion contract to finalise the designs for land’s water supply last week. the new Culture Centre, worked with Editorial: [email protected] Westernport Water con- West Gippsland Libraries on the plans firmed a customer alerted it for the new library. Advertising: [email protected] to a leak in the water main The new space will be much larger Sport: [email protected] that supplies Phillip Island than the existing library and the design with water from the Candow- includes a dedicated children’s area, Classifieds:[email protected] ie Reservoir. group collaboration tables, teen space, A spokesperson said the administration offices, quiet booths, Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. customer contacted them public computers and plenty of seating Phone (03) 5952 3201 about wet ground in the re- for visitors to enjoy some quiet time or serve area at Marine Parade use the Wifi. Fax (03) 5952 3024 in San Remo last Tuesday. The current Phillip Island Library re- Work was underway in San Remo last week to repair a leak “Maintenance staff investi- ceives over 60,000 visits per year, with in the steel water main that supplies Phillip Island with wa- gated and determined there the new library space expected to wel- ter from Candowie Reservoir. was a leaking weld join on the come 80,000 to 100,000 visitors each year. 648mm steel water main that three metres underground. Bergin Grove and Marine Pa- Along with the library, the new two- Publication No. VBF 9005897 is the main water supply line “Specialist welding repairs rade, was restored on Friday storey cultural and community centre Registered by Australia Post. running from Candowie Res- were completed on Thurs- once works were completed. will include a theatre, café, function ervoir through to Phillip Is- day under pressure, meaning “Westernport Water appre- space, kitchens, art gallery, office space, land,” the spokesperson said. there was no requirement to ciates that this is a busy time meeting rooms and designated spaces for Temporary fencing was shut down water supply to of year and apologises for the historical and genealogical society. Subscribe online erected while crews worked to customers,” said the Western- any inconvenience caused to Final designs for the centre are due to www.pisra.com.au excavate the site to reach the port Water spokesperson. customers and visitors to this be released later this month. main, which is located about The site, on the corner of area.”

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2 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Pool update demanded More 5G sites A recent health scare has not for the island diminished Peter McMahon’s passion for securing a pool for Telstra has just expanded 5G coverage on Phillip Island. Phillip Island with new sites switched on in tre- He’s demanding answers from cent weeks in Rhyll and Cowes West. Bass Coast Shire Council, in- A spokesperson for Telstra said the new sites cluding when the Feasibility and will expand upon its 5G coverage on Phillip Is- Business Study commissioned in land across Cowes, Rhyll and Ventnor. 2019 will be released. The new 5G sites are located at Rhyll near Peter Paul, the president of Is- Beach Road and the foreshore, and at Ventnor, land Voice, has joined the call for near Lyall Street and Ventnor Common. the study’s release. In March, Bass Coast Shire CEO Ali Wastie said the study by Otium Planning Group would include concept plans for an aquatic centre. A second report, by Integral Group, was looking at Environ- mentally Sustainable Design Op- tions – including a geothermal in- vestigation, “to ensure the design of the facilities are as environ- mentally sustainable as possible”. Ms Wastie said this work was part one of stage one of a Phillip In 2020 Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund (PIACF) released a recreation master plan for the site – Local police issued 33 speeding tickets as Island Aquatics and Recreation designed by community members – that includes a 50m competition pool with eight lanes. Master Plan and when both were part of Operation Nexus, a campaign target- completed, community consulta- grants or funding for the project. would include sessions with key property purchased by Council ing high-risk drivers that ran from April 1 to tion would begin in April. “The Shire already has ma- stakeholders, an online survey this year for the future aquatic 5. Photo courtesy Eyewatch Bass Coast. Both Peters are frustrated jor building projects underway, and drop-in sessions. centre, on the corner of Ventnor by the lack of progress, citing such as the Cultural Centre. “Engagement with the commu- and Phillip Island roads. Speed the biggest o ender meeting minutes from July 2012, Where are they going to fi nd that nity and stakeholders is consid- “They haven’t even landscaped Speeding drivers were the biggest offenders showing Council had agreed to money,” he asked. ered as a crucial part of this proj- the 40 acres they already own. on our roads over Easter according to police. and budgeted for the master plan “Are they going to take out a ect and feedback received will There’s no signage, nothing has Local police issued 33 speeding tickets as nine years ago. loan, or go for grant funding? Is be critical in shaping the design happened. a result of Operation Nexus, a state-wide Island Voice claim Council is there any plan?” and operations of the proposed “What has the shire committed police campaign targeting high-risk drivers currently looking at running two When asked by the Adver- aquatic and leisure centres.” to?” Peter Paul asked. from April 1 to 5. aquatic centre projects simultane- tiser if there was a budget and Once the feasibility studies and He said the community was San Remo police said one driver from Cow- ously – in Cowes and Wonthaggi proposal to build the centres si- concept plans are released, the entitled to know what was going es was detected travelling more than 30km/h – at a cost of around $75 million. multaneously Bass Coast CEO next steps in the project would on, describing the project as “a over the limit on Phillip Island Road. The Peter McMahon described the Ali Wastie said: “Council is cur- also be highlighted, including huge sleeper, that goes on and driver received a $537 penalty notice and had idea as “absolutely ridiculous”. rently developing the feasibility developing a funding strategy, on, without any progress”. his licence suspended for three months. The $75 million budget is al- studies and concept plans for Ms Wastie said. Ms Wastie said the Hilton Other infringements included two drink leged to include $40-50 million the proposed Bass Coast aquatic Chadwick Reserve would not drivers and three drug drivers, two seatbelt for the Phillip Island facility. and leisure centres and there Hilton Chadwick reserve be directly impacted by the pro- offences and two infringements for disobey- Peter Paul questioned the pro- will be community and stake- Island Voice is also asking why posed leisure and aquatic centre, ing signs/signals. posed costs, saying “I have trou- holder engagement activities to no work had been done on the but “will be factored into the There were seven infringements for unregis- ble with those fi gures”. see feedback on these plans once land known as the Hilton Chad- whole of site planning to ensure tered vehicles and fi ve for unlicenced drivers. He also said the size of the they are complete.” wick Reserve, which the council the use of the land is compatible On a positive note, there were no infringe- budget was a concern, particu- Ms Wastie said she anticipated purchased in 2012. and consistent across the entire ments issued for mobile phone offences. larly in terms of trying to access this would be in late April and The reserve is adjacent to the site.” $450 RENEWAL VALUED AT $510 Includes complimentary consultation prior to commencing skin package and 5% off your fi rst cosmeceutical product purchase

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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ,   3 What’s the plan? Regional Roads Victoria’s have direct access to Phillip website currently displays fi- Island Road. nal plans for upgrades to San Remo’s roads, as well as draft Draft plans for concepts for upgrades at Ne- Newhaven included: whaven. The state government • A dual-lane roundabout at has committed $3.2 million to the intersection of Phillip Is- the planning of infrastructure land Road and Forrest Avenue. improvements on Phillip Island • A dual-lane roundabout at Road. the intersection of Phillip Is- land and Boys Home roads. Final plans for • Two lanes in each direction San Remo include: on Phillip Island Road between • The widening and strength- Forrest Avenue and Boys Home ening of the San Remo fore- Road. shore to make room for four • Construction of a service The planned RRV upgrade for San Remo includes installing traffic lights at the intersection of Phillip Island and road lanes, and a new path con- road for safer access to com- Back Beach Roads, but the project has no confirmed funding or start date. nect existing paths along the mercial and residential prop- foreshore to the east and west. erties between these two inter- This will also reduce further sections. erosion. • Pedestrian-operated traf- Road upgrade for San Remo stalled • The widening to four lanes fic lights at the existing school The proposed upgrades for San volved in the consultation told the Ad- to the level of community opposition. of Phillip Island Road between crossing near Bluebird Court. Remo’s roads appear to be going no- vertiser they believed no funding had This has since been confirmed by Cr San Remo Parade and Bergin • Angle parking along the where. been secured for the project. David Rooks (see separate story). Grove, which would maintain proposed service road to en- Late last year, after extensive com- When approached, Regional Roads RRV described the claim as com- traffic flow through the Back able easier access to local busi- munity consultation, Regional Roads Victoria was unable to confirm if it ing from left field, saying it is cur- Beach Road intersection. nesses. The design proposes Victoria presented final plans which had put together a budget or submit- rently in the process of finalising the • A set of traffic lights at the about 55 car parks, a net gain included widening a section of Phillip ted a bid for the San Remo upgrades engagement report, based on last intersections of Phillip Island of about 25 car parks for the Island Road to four lanes, installing in the 2021/22 state budget. year’s community consultation. and Back Beach roads, where area. traffic lights at Back Beach Road and A spokesperson confirmed RRV Sara Rhodes-Ward, Director new access onto Marine Pa- • Improved public transport removing the right-hand turn onto would investigate future funding (Gippsland), Department of Trans- rade would be created. facilities: upgraded bus stops the main road at Bergin Grove. opportunities for the San Remo up- port said long-term planning for im- • A centre median strip along and improved access to the bus The plans were well received by grades but noted funding for the provements to the road network was Phillip Island Road from San stops on both sides of Phillip the local community, which has long project would need to be considered crucial to the future of the island. Remo Parade to Bergin Grove Island Road. called for upgrades due to increasing against other high priority projects “As such, we are in the process to reduce the likelihood of • The Big Wave would be traffic and safety concerns. on a state-wide basis. of reviewing the valuable feedback head-on crashes. moved to the other side of However, there has been no move- about plans for Newhaven’s roads, • Safer access at Bergin Bluebird Court to allow for the ment on the project since the plans No news on Newhaven received through our community Grove with the removal of the construction of the new shared were finalised and residents are now Residents have also cast doubts on survey and one-on-one meetings. right-turn onto Phillip Island path and widening of Phillip Is- asking questions. the fate of the proposed upgrades for “It is important we find a good Road. land Road. “When will the corner of Bergin Newhaven. technical and community solution, • Installing a new pedestrian • Landscaping: RRV would Court (sic) and Phillip Island Road The community was highly criti- and we will keep the community in- zebra crossing on Marine Pa- work with the local community have a no right turn from Marine cal of a proposal to install two dual formed as the project progresses.” rade for a safer connection to and Bass Coast Shire to devel- Parade erected … when will the traf- lane roundabouts in Newhaven and Ms Rhodes-Ward said the engage- the bus stops. op landscaping plans. fic lights (at Marine Parade and Back widen Phillip Island Road to two ment report would be shared with the • Improved access to and The Victorian Government Beach Road), be installed …” queried lanes in either direction, when draft community when it was completed. from Marine Parade: Allowing has funded a Planning Scheme San Remo resident Michael Quinn last plans were released late last year. Updates on both projects are avail- for two-way access to continue Amendment to compulsorily month in a letter to the editor. A member of a local community able at regionalroads.vic.gov.au/ along Marine Parade. The east- acquire land to allow for the Not any time soon it appears. group told the Advertiser the contro- map/eastern-improvements/phillip- ern end of Marine Parade will development of this plan. A member of a community group in- versial plans had been shelved, due island-road-corridor-planning

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4 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Speed zone e day Philip visited the island The death of Prince Philip has prompted review debated many stories and recol- lections, including some Advertiser read- Jeanette Diss close to home! ers have responded said reductions Local historian John to Regional Roads would “cause im- Jansson unearthed this Victoria’s proposal patience which in record of the Prince’s to reduce speed itself is dangerous”. visit to Phillip Island limits on Phillip However Andrew back in 1973. John re- Island saying con- Theodoropoulos calls being invited to gestion already argued the speed a garden party held in slowed driving limits needed to be Melbourne for the royal times. more consistent, visitor, where he was Under the RRV saying it was con- invited as a member of changes – detailed fusing with “too the Conservation Soci- earlier this month – many changes up ety. Unfortunately John these roads would and down”, and didn’t get to meet Prince be changed: Nerida Parsons Philip, but according to • 100km/hr to 80km/hr = Ventnor suggesting speed limits be reduced this newspaper report, Road, Ventnor Beach Road (section), in peak times only. over 300 people did get a Kitty Miller Bay Road, Back Beach Other readers went further with chance to chat and wave Road, Gap Road, Smiths Beach Matt Anderson wondering “why is to the Prince, during an Road, Rhyll-Newhaven Road; everyone in such a hurry?” unscheduled walk along • 80km/hr to 60km/hr= Cowes- Surf Beach resident Rob Turton the Cowes pier. Rhyll Road, Coghlan Road, Gros- said he felt “much safer and less sard Point Road, Ventnor Beach stressed” on busier days since that Road (section) zone was reduced from 80km to • 100km/hr to 60km/hr = Churchill 60km several years ago. Road Grandmother Kerri Cavender said However readers have responded some people’s speed made her fear saying any further reductions will for the safety of her grandchildren. cause impatience. Last year a coalition of Phillip Is- Technicolour dream home On the Advertiser’s Facebook land community groups – the Phillip page, Bruce Wright commented Island Medical and Health Action Wimbledon Heights house gets a coat of many colours most roads on the island were “self- Group, Island Voice, Rhyll Commu- Community members turned regulating with speeds slowing nat- nity Association and a Cowes citizen out on the weekend to help hair- urally when traffi c is heaviest”. scientist – wrote to the RACV seek- dresser Mykey O’Halloran paint “More needs to be done to lower ing support for a speed reduction on his Wimbledon Heights home. wildlife loss, than just lowering island roads to protect wildlife. The day was a show of support speed limits,” he added. “It’s not a matter of if, but when a for Mykey, after an alleged con- John Deretic agreed, writing “it’s tragic accident will occur, as a result frontation with neighbours on slow enough”. of a driver endeavouring to avoid an March 16 about the house paint- “Especially when people sit 20- animal impact,” the letter stated. ing saw him appear in national 30kph below the speed limit.” “Do we have to wait for a human media, including on Channel 10’s Sarah Wallis said there was “no tragedy to occur on our roads before The Project. need to change the speed” because RRV will accept the need for lower Mykey said he had been inun- most drive at 60km in 80km zones speeds?” dated with support from the com- while Mel Flower said during sum- The letter added that island panel munity, including two local paint- mer and peak tourist times the post- beaters had reported a signifi cant ing businesses offering 12 staff ed limits were “aspirational”. portion of their business was re- to paint his house, while Dulux “An offi cial reduction is not neces- pairs associated with wildlife ve- Australia had donated more than Community members helped paint Mykey O’Halloran’s Wimbledon Heights sary,” she said. hicle impacts. 40 litres of paint in seven colours. home in rainbow colours on the weekend.

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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ,   5 Proposed holiday rental Alternative solution to crackdown will ‘deter tourists’ badly behaved One of Australia’s top holiday rent- Cr Bauer said. valuable tourism dollars to other Bass Coast Shire Council in a call to al websites has responded to a pro- In January Cr Bruce Kent – who is parts of state”. the Victorian government to imple- holiday renters? posal by an Island Ward councillor to also a police officer – called for a bed “Stayz condemns all instances ment consistent, statewide regula- Stayz’s said they would like crackdown on badly behaved holiday tax or a cap on online rental book- of anti-social and bad behaviour in tions for short-term rentals.” to work with Bass Coast Shire renters, saying it would discourage ings, saying the problem was per- short-term rental accommodation,” to lobby the Victorian Govern- “valuable tourism dollars”. manent commercial holiday letting Mr Curry said. Crackdown ment on a state-wide policy Cr Ronnie Bauer – who is cur- homes in residential areas by off-site “However, we believe the best way to Cr Bauer’s crackdown follows an that includes: rently ill in hospital – has drafted a owners through online platforms. deal with the small minority of prob- Advertiser article in January high- • Compulsory and simple Short Stay Rental Accommodation However holiday rental website lematic listings and travellers is through lighting one group of short-term holi- registration for all properties bylaw and code of conduct, which he Stayz last week responded saying consistent, statewide regulation. day renters in Cowes last year led to listed on a short-term rental hopes to present to council in coming comprehensive reform at the state “Local councils, like Bass Coast $30,000 damage at their rental; while accommodation platform, that months. government level would better ad- Shire, have limited policy instru- tradies say frustrations from perma- will help inform sensible and Cr Bauer said following increasing dress Phillip Island’s short-term ments available to them to answer nent neighbours have boiled over, easily understood policy. complaints by permanent residents rental issues and they were willing to questions about amenity, urban plan- seeing some residents resorting to • The creation of a mandatory who live next to “Airbnb party hous- work with the shire to lobby the Vic- ning and infrastructure. As a result, surreptitiously turning the power off short-term rental code of con- es”, his draft was based on a Morn- torian government. they risk pursuing misguided regula- at next-door holiday rentals to keep duct for owners and managers ington Peninsula Shire bylaw and Stayz Corporate Affairs Director tions that will fail to address the core the noise down. – including a three strikes rule code of conduct. Eacham Curry said their response questions about our growing sector.” Real estate agents, too, have re- for those who do not meet the It proposes car parking limits, bans “follows recent calls from two Bass Mr Curry said their proposal (see ported a rise in the number of prob- standards. on camping, publicly designated 24/7 Coast Shire councillors to investigate separate story) would “impose ac- lematic permanent commercial holi- • A new largely industry- holiday home contacts, mandated the implementation of a bed tax or a countability on the entire sector and day leases – properties with no local funded and administered body larger red bins, and funds from shire cap on bookings to address questions enable regulators to deal with com- manager – with one agent earlier this to quickly address problems registration directed to enforcement. about anti-social behaviour in short- plaints about amenity swiftly and de- year calling on the shire to convene a and adjudicate questions about “One of the big problems with Airb- term rental accommodation”. cisively, all without putting the valu- round-table to “thrash out” solutions. amenity, noise and overcrowd- nb and other online bookings is they Mr Curry said localised taxes or able economic uplift associated with Council confirmed the local law ing at short-term rental accom- are not well regulated and some – not restrictions would “drive up the cost the holiday rental sector at risk. covering holiday home rentals will modation properties. all – can cause neighbours problems,” of holiday accommodation and send “Stayz would rather partner with be reviewed this year.

The Men’s Shed oldest member, Ric Fuentes (second right), who turns 100 in December, is not as active today as he was when the Shed first opened back in 2010, but he paid a Celebrating the Men’s Shed “10 years plus one” birthday lunch at the Phillip Island RSL moving tribute to the men he has met and worked with in the Shed over the past decade, last Friday, are Men’s Shed members (front from left) Mick McMullen, Don Wilson and particularly co-ordinator Terry Heffernan. “I love you all. You are my friends,” he said. Greg Moran; and back from left Terry Heffernan (Shed co-ordinator of 11 years standing) Ric with past and present members from left Brian Walmsley, David Harrison (Founding John Pittorino and Peter McCallum. Committee member) Paul Shadlow, Peter Pillar and Colin Cordery. Front is Steve Knowles. Men’s Shed Ten plus one birthday celebration You never know who you might mark of the Shed. factured, repaired and restored come across during a visit to the At the helm since the doors all types of items over the years, Men’s Shed. opened in the grounds of the Phil- including penguin and bird boxes Skills range from a builder who lip Island RSL back in 2010 has for PINP, duck boxes for the West- has worked on large projects been co-ordinator Terry Heffer- ernport Field and Game Associa- across the world, to retired trades- nan. tion, Honour Boards for the Cape men across many fields, an actu- Terry welcomed 42 guests to the Woolami Surf Life Saving Club, ary, former white collar workers, birthday luncheon and said since toys for the Phillip Island Early to those looking to learn new skills. the Shed opened, 168 men have Learning Centre, and the list goes Some have been part of the Shed participated as members. on. for years, while others have not He said the Shed has provided The Shed has completed a num- long walked in the door. men from the PIRSL membership ber of projects for the PIRSL, pos- But they all share one thing in and the community with a place to sibly the most significant being common. mix and work, and it has been an the manufacture and erection of Which is a great camarade- outstanding success. the Long Tan Cross, Terry said. rie and friendship, formed while “Those who were involved in its Terry acknowledged the support working together on projects in planning and establishment can the RSL has given to the facility the Men’s Shed at the Phillip Is- be justly proud of what they put in and expressed the Shed’s heartfelt land RSL. place,” he commented. thanks to its board and staff mem- Which is exactly what its found- Improvements over the decade bers. ers intended the Shed to do. have been ongoing and paid for “We have a thriving shed com- While numerous local organisa- from funds raised from the com- munity. We would not be able to Those involved in the planning, construction, opening and initial tions and individuals have benefit- munity by the Shed. operate without such support,” he operation of the Men’s Shed were given the honour of cutting the cake ted from the projects undertaken by Recent examples are a new dust commented. at last Friday’s Birthday celebration. From left: Norrie Gresham, Chris members both individually and col- extraction system; and soon to Phillip Island RSL president Cannin, Brian Goldsberg, David Harrison and Terry Sparkes. lectively over the past decade, just be installed are industrial ceiling Chris Thompson thanked Terry as important has been the social fans, and a heating system. Heffernan for his dedication to the connections made by its members. During the time the Shed has Shed, noting that his contribution been open, funds have been raised in his voluntary role as co-ordina- A welcome celebration through cash being donated in re- tor involved him being present at Members were delighted to be turn for work carried out on tasks the Shed a minimum of three days able to return to the Men’s Shed for members of the community. a week. under new Covid rules earlier this $5000 of those funds was donat- “We owe a great deal of gratitude year, after a year in hiatus; and to ed to 3D Hands, in support of the to the way Terry has performed be able to finally celebrate their wonderful work carried out there. over the years to make the Men’s tenth birthday milestone. Community groups have also Shed what it is today,” Chris said. Almost 40 past and present benefitted. He also commended founding members, with a diversity of age, Woodworking sessions have committee members Chris Cannin background and skills, gathered been conducted with year 5 and and Brian Goldsbury, both present for the happy occasion, celebrat- 6 students from Cowes Primary at the lunch, on their foresight. It was a great catch up for past members at last week’s Men’s Shed ten ing the camaraderie and friend- School, Year 9 students from Ne- “The Men’s Shed and the Phillip plus one birthday celebration. Founding committee member Terry Sparkes ships that have developed over whaven College, and all year level Island RSL will go forward hand returning to the island for the happy occasion. Terry (seated centre) is time, and the projects undertaken students from the Village School. in hand in the years to come,” with Mick Piening and Norrie Gresham. Back from left are Barry Golds- collaboratively, which is the hall Shed members have also manu- Chris predicted. bury, John Taylor, Paul Vastbinder, Dennis Horton and AllanBeever.

6 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 A grant from the 2019 Cowes, San Remo and Grantville Community Grants program assisted Phillip Island Landcare with obtaining their Community Shed. Bumper Grants 10-year-old Bailey (centre), with mum Kellie and little sister Madison, was thrilled to receive a new bike from members of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, after his was stolen on the long weekend. Program ahead Sporting and community groups Historical Society) and every- take note – this year’s Cowes, San thing in-between. Red Knights to the rescue Remo and Grantville Community “We encourage anyone interest- When 10-year-old Bailey’s bike and women and to look after oth- Station to present the bike to Bailey Bank Grants Program looks to be ed in applying for a grant this year was stolen from outside his house ers that may not be going through last week. their biggest and most compre- to come along to our information on the long weekend, the youngster a good time”. “His mum brought him down and it hensive yet. night at 4.30pm on Wednesday, was devastated. Replacing the bike for young Bai- was a total surprise. He was ecstatic.” “Due to COVID-19, we unfortu- April 28 at San Remo Bowls Club, The family had recently moved to ley was one way to help the newly nately had to cancel the 2020 Com- Wynne Road, San Remo,” Joan the island from NSW and the bike arrived family and show them some Red Knights munity Grants,” comments Joan continues. was a much-loved Christmas present. local hospitality. The Red Knights Motorcycle Club Matthews, Chair of the Board of “Information will also be avail- Unable to afford to replace it, the “I wanted to show Bailey there is made up of members of the fi re San Remo District Financial Ser- able at our Community Banks in family’s only hope was the bike were good people out there as well,” services and their families who en- vices. Cowes, San Remo and Grantville would be returned or located. Bob said. joy riding motorcycles. “However, the good news is it after that time, so feel free to pop Then some noble knights rode to Bob took a trip to Rebel Sport in Membership is open to all fi re- will allow us to make the 2021 in and have a chat to our teams.” the rescue. Narre Warren, who ordered in the ex- fi ghters – active or retired, volunteer Grants program one of our best Grants applications will offi - The Red Knights Motorcycle Club act replacement for Bailey’s stolen bike. or career. yet!” cially open on Monday, May 10 is an international group, made up “The Red Knights paid for it, The Club’s mission is to “promote Since the Grants program in- online via cia.communityenter- of members from a fi re fi ghting through donations from Chapter 3 motorcycle safety, to project a posi- ception, the Cowes, San Remo prisefoundation.com.au, and will background. (Geelong and West Coast), Chap- tive image of motorcycling, to en- and Grantville Community Banks close on Monday, June 7. Bailey’s father James had been ter 8 (Wonthaggi) and Chapter 6 joy the fraternity of fi refi ghters, to have given away over $975,000 to The offi cial Grants presentation part of the NSW Rural Fire Service, (Sale),” explained Bob. engage exclusively in social, chari- local not-for-profi t community night will be held on September 1 and when neighbour Bob Woods, “And the manager at Rebel Sport table and educational activities, and sporting groups, with proj- this year. secretary of Chapter 3 of the Aus- gave us a really sizeable discount. directed at increasing the general ects ranging from the very large For further information on the tralian Red Knights heard the story, There were a lot of people involved understanding, enjoyment, compe- (ie $65,000 for a new roof for the grants process, contact admin@ he quickly swung into action. in making this happen.” tency, sportsmanship and partici- San Remo Recreation Centre) to srdfs.com.au or call 5956 7658. Bob said members try to “support Members of the Red Knights then pation in the sport of motorcycling.” small ($500 to the Phillip Island / Sponsored Article / our Brotherhood of member men gathered at the Phillip Island Fire www.redknightsmc.com Melaleuca Lodge Secondhand Book Sale Community Bank • Cowes, San Remo District and Grantville & Open 10-12 every Saturday District BILLS BOOK SHED 1 Watchorn Road, COWES (off Settlement Road)

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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ,   7 Six months in the job: councillors reflect It has been about six months since Question: What do you hope to we voted in the latest Bass Coast achieve in 2021 and beyond? Shire councillors. While the group is still meeting Cr Bauer: “Without doubt I’m con- online for monthly council meet- fident the Cowes Cultural Centre will ings – and are yet to appear in public be built and finished in the short term. together – they say they have made I’m looking forward to PICAL moving good use of the last few months. to its new site on Warley Avenue and Here we ask three new councillors for the community hospital to open on – Island Ward’s Cr Ronnie Bauer and its land at Church Street. The sports Cr David Rooks and Western Port hub and community pool is a long Ward’s Cr Rochelle Halstead – what way away but at the same time we are their successes, frustrations and don’t want to lose focus and let it fall ambitions for the next few months. off. It’s way out of reach of ratepayers’ Cr Ronnie Bauer spoke to the Ad- money and that is where we all need vertiser last week from his bed at to work as a team to lobby state and Epworth rehabilitation, where he is Federal governments for funding. I recovering from a stroke earlier in want to ensure the unreasonable cus- the week. tomer conduct policy (introduced in March) gets proper scrutiny. Ecotour- Question: What achievements ism is another critical issue, especial- have been made so far? ly bike and walking paths.” Cr Bauer: “A lot of ratepayers Cr Rooks: “I hope the commu- are grateful for someone to turn to Cr Ronnie Bauer has vowed to con- Cr Rochelle Halstead saysthere is a Cr David Rooks hopes the com- nity endorses the speed limit review when they have a problem so I’m tinue to work to resolve the red bin huge amount of work ahead which munity endorses the speed limit and gets involved to plan pathways. glad to have helped ratepayers with problem, calling for weekly collec- will need state and Federal govern- review and gets involved to plan Through the state government’s issues from tree limbs to putting tions over the peak summer period. ment support. pathways. upcoming Distinctive Area Land- them in touch with the right shire scapes work I want to ensure the officers. It was a win for me when ship I have with fellow councillors. ing to thread the needle and get a me – I even have an ad in the paper town boundaries are maintained and I got unanimous support from my I also took on a project to roll out majority of councillors on board offering for ratepayers to call me. I I also want to work on town character fellow councillors on the issue of software that responds to customer with this. I also would have loved also understand the need for com- – we’re also currently starting on im- calling for streamlined colour cod- queries better.” to have resolved dogs off leash by promise. I could have fought hard proving the streetscape of Thompson ing of bins across Victoria to help now. I would like to have hours on the red bin issue and gone down Avenue in Cowes. I would like to get visitors understand our bin system Cr Halstead: “Achievements at bought back from the current April with a fight, but I’m still willing to funding to support the community to here. While it is yet to come before this early stage can only be small to December to at least February to compromise and look for solutions. achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. I’d council, I’m also working on the as we settle into our role. The first December. I would also like to have For the next council term in four like to see Olive Justice Place (oppo- short-term holiday rental accom- six months have been absorbed had poo bag dispensers on poles years, I’d like to suggest a two-week site Aldi) become a community park modation code of conduct and by- by briefings on projects that have next to red bins, but that’s yet to intensive boot camp for new coun- and I support a dogs off leash park law, which will not only help local already been progressed. It was a happen.” cillors to get across all the issues. but I’m not interested in extending residents deal with badly behaved pleasure to have taken part in the We did it in dribs and drabs over the off-leash areas on beaches.” visitors, but also will hopefully ad- community engagement, speaking Cr Rooks: “Things take a long time first month and it’s a lot for anyone dress the red bin problem by requir- with residents about their vision for in council and it requires patience. to take on.” Cr Halstead: “There are so many ing rental accommodation to have a Bass Coast. I have been elected to Everything takes longer because projects and I am keen to see what larger bin, which will reduce costs.” chair of the Arts and Culture Ad- there’s so many levels of checks and Cr Rooks: “The part that took me visory Committee, Phillip Island balances to go through and we’re by surprise is how unregulated my the community’s feedback has been through our community engage- Cr Rooks: “I stood on a platform Nature Park Community and Envi- constantly being watched. Projects role is so I’ve made my own per- ment. Here are just a few I hope will of getting more paths for walk- ronment Advisory Committee, and like the Cowes Cultural Centre, the formance measurements such as gain the support of fellow councillors: ers and cyclists and this year’s a sub Member for Bass Coast South sports hub and community pool, the ensuring I work well with other (1) A San Remo Activity Centre Plan draft budget (out this week) has an Gippsland Reconciliation Group, I new transfer station proposed for councillors, staying focused on my – focusing on a recreational and com- overarching plan for the shire. I’m am looking forward to the months Gap Road will all take time.” platform, which included focusing munity hub, car parking and road working with the Bike User Group ahead as we start to turn our atten- on strategic planning and budget management plans; (2) progress the and Phillip Island cyclists on pri- tion to the Four Year Council Plan, Cr Halstead: “Local government issues.” Grantville Amphitheatre plans; (3) orities. A key path may be Cowes a critical document that identifies is a big machine with many cogs. advocate for the upgrade of the Bass to Summerlands. I’m also interest- those issues of importance, sets With bigger projects it can be dif- Cr Halstead: “As a former coun- Highway Kilcunda with the installa- ed in creating an app of all paths council’s priorities and provides di- ficult waiting your turn with coun- cillor I went into council with a tion of a pedestrian crossing, re-de- across the shire, which shows how rection for the organisation.“ cil prioritising the large demands great deal of knowledge however sign of car parking; (4) strive for zero busy they are and the terrain. I’m placed on them. If only we had a every council has their own way of net emissions through good environ- chair of the speed review, working Question: Any frustrations? money tree.” operating. There is a huge amount mental management; (5) create an with Regional Roads Victoria (see Cr Bauer: “I’d have to say the red of work ahead for Bass Coast which arts hub; (6) Distinctive Area Land- separate story). Also I’m pleased bin issue has been a frustration. I Question: Is being a councillor will need the support of both state scapes work; (7) a housing strategy for all the people who worked to stood on a platform of getting more what you thought it would be? and Federal governments to provide including neighbourhood character, stop AGL’s bay gas plans. And I’m red bin collections during peak sea- the necessary services and facilities Cr Bauer: “Yes it is what I ex- lot sizes, and setbacks.” happy with the working relation- son and I’m still hopeful. I’m try- pected. I’m open to people calling of a fast growing population.”

AFarm or agriculture-basednew tour- Island and San Remoview Visitor Econo- for tourismOutcomes could include changes ism looks set to grow in Bass Coast, my Strategy to direct and encourage to the policy section of the planning thanks to a $100,000 grant from the tourism development in the most ap- scheme, or changes to zones or over- state government. propriate locations and remove barri- lays. Bass Coast Shire Council received ers to success,” Ms Wastie said. One thing the project is not about the $100,000 grant through the “Council has identified roadblocks is removing land from agricultural Streamlining for Growth program, restricting the establishment of new production. which is designed to support councils tourism developments including land- “It’s about tourism associated with to unblock or fast track planning pro- use controls and infrastructure. The agriculture and enhancing what cesses. project seeks to “Unlock” tourism de- we’ve got,” said Donna. Announcing the grant, Member velopment opportunities in Bass Coast for Bass Jordan Crugnale said the to assist in Covid-19 recovery and pro- Time frame money would be used to undertake vide employment for the Shire’s con- With the project still in its early assessments of the visitor economy tinuing population growth.” stages, there is currently no con- and make recommendation on how The existing rural tourism pre- firmed timeline, although council to update the Bass Coast Planning cincts will be a focus of the project. has said there will be consultation, Scheme, to encourage investment. Council said development of sites directly with farmers and potentially The funding will help the council within these precincts has been slow, the broader community. to identify and then remove unnec- and the current planning controls CEO Ali Wastie said there were essary barriers to investment, espe- don’t necessarily match with its “eco- four stages to the project: undertak- cially as they relate to land-use and nomic development aspirations”. ing background research, targeted development approvals, Ms Crug- Donna Taylor, Council’s Strategy stakeholder engagement, prepara- nale said. and Growth Manager explains the tion of the final report, and imple- But there’s a specific target for the focus is on tourism use in association mentation “through the Planning project – encouraging tourism that is with agriculture. Scheme or otherwise”. associated with agriculture, such as The intent is to ensure high value While the Unlocking Rural Tour- (but not limited to) host farms, farm agricultural land is protected, while A $100,000 grant for The Unlocking Rural Tourism project is designed ism project is expected to be complet- gate businesses and real time farm identifying suitable areas for tourism. to help identify high-value agricultural land in Bass Coast, and identify ed by mid-2022, implementing any experiences. “The first stage of the project is areas suitable for agriculture-based tourism. Photo: Leanne Cairnduff proposed changes to the planning The project is designed to encour- to do an audit of what we have, and scheme could take at least 18 months. age private investment in Bass Coast, what works well and then build on and areas for agriculture-based tour- to the planning scheme, including There are mandatory consultation by ensuring land-use controls align that, rather than reinvent the wheel,” ism ventures and then facilitate it. some land being rezoned. requirements for any changes to the with local tourism strategies, said she said. For example, there could be oppor- “That’s not the main aim of the planning scheme, including changes Council CEO Ali Wastie. “It’s about creating visitor experi- tunities for farm-based tourism on project, but the research might iden- going on exhibition, and community “The Unlocking Rural Tourism Proj- ences alongside viable agricultural farmland located en route to tourism tify areas more suitable for tourism, members being able to make submis- ect builds on work in the Bass Coast enterprise.” destinations like the Penguin Parade. and that there are changes needed in sions which are reviewed by a plan- Rural Land Use Strategy and Phillip The aim is to identify the right sites The project could involve changes the planning scheme,” Donna said. ning panel or advisory committee.

8 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Anzac Day 2021

Staying local to honour their service this ANZAC Day Victorians will be able to honour the sacri- Lest we forget fi ce of our service men and women in person Remembering Lance Corporal Raymond Slade Thornton this year, with local services at RSL’s across By John Jansson couple of days of his death. He the state and limited attendance at the tradi- received a gunshot wound on tional ANZAC Day Dawn Service and March. A documentary series on the the right side through the lung The Victorian Government said it has Greek Islands My Greek Odys- and was evacuated to HMAT worked closely with RSL Victoria to ensure sey shown on Channel 7 last Dunluce Castle. He died on veterans and their families could march this year captured the attention of board on May 25, 1915, the fi rst year, but encourages Victorians to stay local local historian John Jansson Islander to die in the war. on ANZAC Day. and sparked the memory of a His story is told in a letter In Melbourne, the ANZAC Day March can Cowes man who lost his life from the Chaplain published in proceed safely with 5500 people, in line with the during the First World War. the Malvern Standard, August application submitted by the RSL and approved The series was hosted by 7, 1915. under Victoria’s Public Events Framework. wealthy entrepreneur Peter Alexandria, May 30, 1915. The traditional Dawn Service and Com- Maneas who travelled around Dear Mr. Thornton, – As memorative Services will also be held with the Islands in his super yacht chaplain on a hospital ship smaller numbers in partnership with the Mia Zoi. in the Mediterranean I got to Shrine of Remembrance, and live streamed One of the Islands he visited know and respect your son, R. for all Victorians to watch at facebook.com/ was Lemnos, one of the closest S. Thornton, and feel that you rslvic. Last year, Glenys and Glyn Mahon, with Lance Corporal Raymond Greek Islands to the Turkish would be glad of a line from me. Victorians can also share their show of James, Ely and Olly Spottiswood, marked Slade Thornton enlisted in coast. This was the base for the You will have received word by remembrance from home by taking part in Anzac Day at dawn in McKenzie Road. Vic- 1914 and was the fi rst Islander Australian and New Zealand cable of his death on this ship #lightupthedawn on social media while ob- torians are again being urged to take part in to die in the First World War. soldiers who left for Galllipoli on May 26, 1915. He was shot serving the traditional minute’s silence from #lightupthedawn, observing the traditional on April 24, 1915. Hospitals were at Healesville where his through the lung. Every care their driveways, front yards or balconies. minute’s silence from their driveways. were set up here to treat the father was constable in charge. and attention was given him wounded and other soldiers re- He enlisted with the 2nd Field by the medical staff and ambu- turned here for rest. Ambulance of the Australian lance corps, and I saw him fre- Lemnos was also the site of Army Medical Corps on Au- quently. He suffered little pain two war cemeteries at East Mu- gust 19, 1914, as a private. This and was quite cheerful. I found dros and Portianou. Peter visited was the same day and same him a true Christian lad, and he East Mudros cemetery and by unit as Leonard Bagley who was glad to receive the sacra- coincidence, the only headstone settled at San Remo after the ment at my hands. From him I shown close up out of the 94 An- war. After training at Broad- received your address. He spoke zacs in the cemetery was that of meadows Raymond embarked of you and his mother with fond- Raymond Slade Thornton. on HMAT Wiltshire for Egypt ness. He died with a sure trust 224 L/Cpl. Raymond Slade on October 19 in the fi rst con- in the Lord Jesus Christ, and Thornton was born on Septem- voy of ships to leave Australia. was buried with others on Lem- ber 24. 1893 at Cowes, son of After several months training nos Island, a green, beautiful Alfred Thornton, the Mounted in the desert Raymond landed spot. With sincere sympathy, I Police Constable at Cowes, at the Gallipoli Peninsula with am, yours faithfully, HENRY S. and Alice, daughter of Captain the 2nd Brigade on April 25 BLAMIRES. - Methodist Cap- John Barnard Lock and Eliza- and was in charge of a stretcher tain Chaplain, New Zealand beth of Rhyll. His school days squad in the fi eld up to within a Forces.

The Anzac Day march in Cowes in 1922. Photo provided by John Jansson. ANZAC Day in Cowes 1922 As we experience a very different AN- take part in any public functions. ZAC Day due to Covid restrictions, we The procession, after passing the Phillip Is- ANZAC DAY look back at the ANZAC Day commem- land Hotel, proceeded to the reserve, and took up a position to the left of the monument. orations held in Cowes 99 years ago. The service started with the singing of the The following article, provided by is- well-known hymn, “Onward Christian Sol- land historian John Jansson, was tak- diers” led by a combined choir from the An- SERVICES en from the Frankston and Somerville glican and Presbyterian Churches, with Miss Standard, April 28, 1922. Walpole presiding at the organ. Chaplain Hennel led the assemblage in 6.00am – Dawn Service An out-door service in celebration of AN- prayer, after which the choir sang “Land of 11.00am – Main Service ZAC Day was held in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hope and Glory”, which was followed up by Reserve outside the Isle of Wight Hotel at the hymn “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”. Cowes at 3pm, and was attended by a large Mr Ashmore then read the 145th Psalm, gathering from all parts of the Island. after which the choir sang “The Long Day The Reverend Chas Clarke, (father of Closes”. Australian historian Manning Clark) of St The names of the fallen were then read, and Philip’s Church of England, had been in com- the Last Post sounded while soldiers and sail- • Services are a ticketed event at • Ticket priority is given to Phillip munication with the authorities at the Naval ors stood at salute. 250 per service Island RSL Service Members, Affiliate Members then Social. Base (Cerberus across the bay) to request as- The hymn, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past’” • Tickets are free of charge and sistance with the celebration. was followed by an address by Rev Clark, allows access within the fenced • Tickets must be presented upon And with the kind permission of the Com- who reminded those assembled that seven area for the services entry with correct details mandant, the vessel “Koorong” conveyed a years ago on that day, in the grey dawn, there • Tickets can be obtained at the • No March will be held this year contingent of some 30 men under Warrant- silently approached the shores of Gallipoli Phillip Island RSL* Offi cer Beale, and a band of 15 instrumental- our men, who after a hurried landing, made • No ANZAC Day activities will be ists under Bandmaster McCarthy, to partici- good their position, but at a great sacrifi ce, • Ticket holders must provide held at the premises of the Phillip pate. and that sacrifi ce is held up to us as an inspi- contact details for each ticket under Island RSL due to COVID 19 patron the COVID 19 regulations restrictions Phillip Island’s 28 returned men assembled ration to higher and better service. at the Shire Hall, and headed by the band, The hymn, “For All the Saints” was then marched past the residence of Mr Robert sung, followed by the school children sing- • Services will be live streamed via the PIRSL FaceBook page Walpole, whose keen interest in all matters ing “The Anzac Song” and the service was pertaining to national welfare, and particu- brought to a close with the National Anthem. larly those connected with the late war, was After the service all the returned sailors and well known to all residents of the Island, but soldiers, at the invitation of Mr AKT Sambell, who, through failing health, was unable, to had afternoon tea at The Isle of Wight. *Ticket Allocation Tickets are not transferrable Tickets are available at the RSL from 15 April 2021- 23 April 2021

Cowes and San Remo ANZAC services For the safety and respect of our Veterans we request safe practice of social This year’s local ANZAC services con- The services will also be streamed via the distancing be maintained before, during and post service. – LEST WE FORGET ducted by the Phillip Island RSL will be Phillip Island RSL’s Facebook page. ticketed events, due to ongoing Covid re- There will be no ANZAC Day March or strictions. any ANZAC Day activities held at the RSL, Numbers at the 6am Dawn Service and due to COVID-19 restrictions. the main service at 11am in Cowes will be At 11am there will be an ANZAC Day restricted to 250 ticketholders. service at the Cenotaph in San Remo with PIRSL.COM.AU 225-243 THOMPSON AVE COWES VIC While the events are free, tickets must be members of the community invited to at- /PHILLIPISLANDRSL booked to access the services. tend and lay a wreath.

THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ,   9 Visitors hit the road! A mobile Visitor Information visitors find out what is on offer to ily be located on the foreshore in Centre has been introduced on do and enjoy. Cowes near the jetty, from 11am Phillip Island. Locals and holiday homeowners to 3pm. The colourful van displaying is- will be pleased to learn it also dis- “Periodically, the mobile van land scenery has been parked on tributes the green organics bags. will then be relocated to other the Cowes foreshore near the jetty Since the old Cultural Centre areas within Phillip Island and for most of the school holidays. building was demolished in Au- across Bass Coast to capitalise Introduced by Bass Coast Shire gust last year, there’s been no Visi- on events and cater to demand, as Council around six weeks ago, tor Information Service in Cowes. was seen during our pop-ups in the specially fitted out van offers The new van has driven in to Rhyll for the cruise ship visits.” a full range of visitor information fill that gap and will be in action Staff say the new van has attract- services including booking tickets every Saturday and over school ed plenty of attention with up to 200 and accommodation, providing holidays. people dropping by on busy days. A mobile visitor information centre has been created in this van, offering maps, and brochures and helping A council spokesperson said It is not expected to be used on a full range of visitor services. The van has been parked at the Cowes when in use, the van will primar- Saturdays during winter. foreshore between 11am and 3pm most days during the school holidays.

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LK4208 Now we’re entering a Covid-normal, Lisa McLure says it’s time to head to the doctors for an an- nual health check-up, and to read your body’s warning signs. With a focus on healthy eating, she makes pizza with her kids Angus and Evie. “The past week has been an eye-opener health wise. Offering quality building services, Scott (left) and Toby (right) from Kornerstone say good communication with clients is at the heart of every project. As I said last week I finally discovered I got a gut parasite from my trip in March 2020 to Sumatra. For the past year I’ve felt yuck and kept going to the doctor saying something was wrong with my stomach and I was always tired and they put it down to anxiety and Covid. A passion for building I thought maybe it was because I had an op- eration a few years ago. Kornerstone, a building compa- strong connections. provide initial costs advice, includ- Dedicated team ny with a wealth of experience, is “I grew up down here and our ing where to get savings, or how But I knew intuitively something was wrong. Working alongside Toby and offering quality building services family has had a holiday house at to spend money more effectively,” I was eating well and exercising – not like I Scott is a small team of carpen- on Phillip Island. Surf Beach for 40 years,” said Toby. Toby said. was eating McDonald’s and KFC – nothing too ters and a group of trusted sub- From custom built homes, exten- “Scott has a place at Wimbledon “If you have finished house plans different – yet in the past 12 months my weight contractors, to ensure every job is sions and major renovations, the Heights.” and planning permits, we can give kept going up and up and up. completed to their exacting stan- team at Kornerstone can be relied With the current real estate and you a detailed quote.” I put on 20kg. It was like I was six months’ dards. on for professional and personal building boom, they know the de- Working closely with clients is pregnant or something. With extensive project manage- service. mand for builders is high. at the heart of the Kornerstone ap- Even when I got a bout of gastro I put on 2kg, ment skills on domestic and com- For founders Toby and Scott, “A lot of our local friends have told proach. when everyone else lost 5kg. mercial building sites, Toby and who between them share over 30 us how hard it is to get a builder.” “We’ve worked with 60 to 70 per So I switched doctors and kept pushing for an Scott are uniquely placed to project years of experience in the industry, Kornerstone is hoping to change cent of our clients right from the answer and finally she tested for a parasite. manage your building or renovation. communication with their clients that. start, from the preliminary draw- It turns out I got it from some food. We were “When you talk to us, you’re talk- is at the heart of every project. They specialise in full renova- ing stage. in the jungle and it sounds gross but they were ing to the boss,” Toby said. “Our communication with cli- tions, extensions and new builds. “We want our clients to have a handling the food and probably not washing “But we’re hands-on as well. ents is really important,” Toby ex- “We can also do large decks, good experience, because if you their hands after going to the toilet. “We both jump on the tools too. plained. kitchens and bathroom renova- have a happy building experience Tim didn’t get it but he’s got a king-sized im- It’s in our interest to keep a close “We value our relationship with tions, and if a project isn’t suited to overall, it increases your satisfac- munity. He’ll get a runny nose and we’ll all get eye on the project. clients, and we pride ourselves on us, we have great contacts on the tion with the final result.” sick for two weeks. “We’re there with you to the very doing it well.” island that we can refer people to.” That commitment to customer I’m on hideous drugs which are making me end.” Since forming Kornerstone a Right from the start, Korner- service has paid dividends, with feel much worse before I get better – more fa- Find out more at www.korner- little over a year ago, the pair have stone aim to take the stress out of the majority of the company’s tigue and nausea. stone.com.au, email info@korner- built a strong base in Melbourne. building or renovating. work coming from word of mouth. But the same thing happened to a few of my stone.com.au or call Toby 0439 477 They’re now hoping to expand to “You can contact us with prelimi- “Our clients recommend us to friends. 864 or Scott 0403 424 914. the island where both men have nary drawings and we’re happy to their friends.” One girlfriend had a problem she tried to find / Sponsored Article / a solution to and ended up after more than three years being diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries. It was just through constant persistence, knowing her body, knowing some- thing wasn’t right and finding someone to listen. Another friend who travelled to Thailand had something wrong with her chest and it took her 12 months before she was finally diagnosed cor- Further action needed rectly. She kept saying ‘I’m not right, I’m not right’. In a way it was the same with people on Phil- AGL decision is just the start of community action for Western Port’s future lip Island being diagnosed with Ross River fe- The Mornington Peninsula and tive environment. oncile the conservation of high to the region were gradual. They ver over summer. They knew something was Western Port Biosphere Founda- “We are very pleased by the Vic- value biodiversity, for example, include climate change, increased wrong and took the initiative to get tested. tion said the government’s rejec- torian Government’s decision to re- Western Port’s Ramsar wetlands, sediment flowing into Western Port I’m not blaming doctors. They are flat out tion of AGL’s proposal for a gas ject the proposed AGL terminal and with sustainable development. De- from agriculture and poorly planned and under the pump and trying to see as many importation terminal at Crib Point pipeline to Pakenham,” she said. cisions needed to be based on good residential development, waste and people as possible. in Western Port should mark the “However, it is important that science that enables people to live emissions from industry and recre- Also during Covid we’ve all put off our health start and not the end of community the community maintains momen- in harmony with their natural en- ational activities and behaviours in- appointments, tests and checks so now we’re get- action to preserve the internation- tum in addressing the challenges vironment. sensitive to the environment. ting back to normal everyone should be going to ally acclaimed Western Port Bio- we face in achieving sustainable She said the Foundation wanted “We are stepping up our skills their doctors. The onus is on us to do something. sphere Reserve. development in the region. The to work with other groups within and resources to broaden our The doctor and I talked about food and exer- Foundation Chair, Jo McCoy, Western Port Biosphere is known the Biosphere Reserve to develop reach and effectiveness through- cise and also the time you eat. I’ve always had said the proposal had created a fo- for its natural environment, in- programs to sustainably manage out the Western Port Biosphere Re- a healthy diet. cal point and motivation for local cluding world-class wetlands and natural resources. serve region. We always welcome Now I’m perimenopausal I can’t go a day governments, traditional owners its importance as a destination for “Managing our natural resourc- additional volunteer support and without eating like I did in my 20s because my and the wider community to frame migratory birds from as far away es sustainably can be environ- ideas from people with the skills, body just goes into starvation mode and hangs conversations around population as Siberia.” ment-friendly, while improving the energy and enthusiasm to support on to what it’s got. growth and development projects She noted UNESCO designated bottom line,” Ms McCoy said. our programs and outreach,” Ms I have to be aware of what I’m eating in the in a way sympathetic to our sensi- areas where it was possible to rec- She added many of the threats McCoy said. morning so it sustains me through the day and I don’t crave chocolate or a sugar hit at 3pm. It’s not about toxic diets, shakes or stopping eating or restricting. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ,   13 Wonthaggi THE PULSE Arts Centre Events, entertainment and community news Apr 22 - June 13 College’s musical Wiz kids Musical theatre is making a LIVE EVENTS welcome return to Phillip Is- land with Newhaven College’s upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz. “It’s the fi rst musical we’ve had since Covid,” head of dra- ma and theatre Lauren White said. “We started rehearsing in term four last year but only with dialogue, because sing- ing wasn’t allowed.” Lauren said initially seating The college’s performance of The Wizard of Oz has 60 cast was limited to be Covid-safe, members, but the stars are, from left: Shontelle O’Connor but a fortnight ago the state (Dorothy), from Wonthaggi; Smiths Beach’s Helena Leon- Shearwater chicks are about to start their government allowed full ca- ards (Scarecrow); Lucien Savage (Lion) from Grantville; and long migration to Alaska, but some fl edg- pacity, so tickets to the show Cowes Tinman Lucas White. lings end up on our roads as they learn to were now available. fl y. Many are killed each year on the roads The Wizard of Oz runs from features 60 cast members from from Cowes is the Tinman and at night particularly where there is vehicle Thursday April 22 with the years seven through to 12. said he was both “nervous and or street lights. last show on Saturday 24 and Year 10 student Lucas White, excited”. Shearwater Art for Olive Justice Place Local artist Eirian Chap- on the Island, while honouring local and visiting artists bring- chicks prepare When a tornado rips through Kansas, man has begun painting a new the memory of Olive Justice, ing their visions to the walls of Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked mural at Olive Justice Place in whose legacy of community Bass Coast.” Cowes, as part of Bass Coast work and trailblazing endeav- Owing to its graphic design, f o r t a k e - o ff away in their house to the magical land of Shire Council’s Street Art ours during the pre-ferry era Eirian’s mural will be visible Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road The Short-tailed Shearwater chicks are Scheme. of Phillip Island, still resonate from many locations in the about to leave Phillip Island and head for toward the Emerald City to meet the The work is currently under- to this day. immediate area and is bound Alaska. Wizard, and en route they meet a way and is expected to be com- Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr to promote discussion around Phillip Island Nature Parks is asking for com- Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man pleted by April 28. Brett Tessari said that Coun- giving and nurturing, mother- munity support as the chicks begin emerging missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who Eirian Chapman is a Cowes cil’s Street Art Scheme will hood and the very topical issue from their burrows to undertake their incred- wants courage. local whose bold, graphic de- see a number of mural projects of women’s rights. ible migration to waters around Alaska. signs have appeared in cam- completed across the Shire. It’ll also be a great feature This much loved tale of friendship and Phillip Island Nature Parks researchers con- paigns for Destination Phil- “These murals, such as the of the pop-up outdoor dining fi rm that the adult birds have already taken off adventure is proudly presented by the lip Island, Melbourne Zoo, beautiful birds in Wonthaggi area, encouraging contempla- on their journey, leaving one chick in each bur- sta‡ and students of Newhaven College. Schweppes and the Melbourne or the abstract wall in Grant- tion while diners share lunch row, converting their fat reserves to muscles in Philip Is. Writers’ Festival, among others. ville, create wonderful points with their friends or families. readiness to take their fi rst fl ight across one of In this mural, at iconic Olive of interest in our towns,” Cr Temporary fencing will be the most amazing fl ight paths in nature. Justice Place, Eirian will be Tessari said. installed in the area while work Some of these fi rst-time fl yers have been depicting many aspects of life “It is wonderful to see both on the mural is underway. starting to exercise their wing muscles in the recent strong winds, with a few being blown over the cliffs and onto the island’s beaches. Nature Parks’ rangers are conducting regu- lar patrols to relocate these chicks back into the colony so they can try again when the winds are right. In a recent visit to the colony, the research team reported evidence of a successful breed- ing season. “In summary, we found record high num- bers of chicks which are in healthy condition and good body weights nearly ready to fl edge,” said Phillip Island Nature Parks Deputy Re- search Director, Dr Duncan Sutherland. The team reported that most chicks still had their down feathers and were spending most of their time in their burrows to grow their adult plumage before venturing out on the fi rst test fl ights. “It looks like only a few of the chicks are ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a emerging from their burrow to exercise their wing muscles at the moment and that will young woman's search for her birth change soon.” father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds The exact timing of this year’s migration of on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of the young shearwaters is still unknown but her wedding, a daughter's quest to will coincide with strong winds towards the discover the identity of her father brings end of April, start of May. three men from her mother's past back Whenever it happens, Phillip Island Na- to the island they last visited 20 years ture Parks is ready to go with its Shearwater ago. Rescue Program, once again partnering with Bass Coast Shire Council, Regional Roads The story-telling magic of ABBA's Victoria, SP Ausnet and the local community timeless songs propels this enchanting to assist the shearwaters’ safe departure. As they learn to fl y, the fl edglings may end tale of love, laughter and friendship, up landing on the roads at night causing a creating an unforgettable show. A large hazard for not only the birds but drivers as cast, non-stop laughs and explosive well. The shearwaters are known to fl ock to dance numbers combine to make the San Remo bridge lights, so in conjunction Mamma Mia! a theatrical experience. with SP Ausnet, lights will be switched off as in previous years for up to 8-10 nights during A mother. A daughter. Three possible the peak of departure. dads. And a trip down the aisle you are SP Ausnet has also installed 50 specialty guaranteed never to forget! streetlights, at the new Woolamai Beach Road/Phillip Island Road and Back Beach Road/Phillip Island Road roundabouts. wonthaggiartscentre.com The Nature Parks will also implement sev- eral road safety initiatives including lower- • You can purchase tickets at our Box ing speed limits on affected roads to 40km/h, o ce or online placing electronic message boards, and in- • Please view our COVID Safe guidelines stalling a Regional Roads Victoria supplied mobile billboard to let motorists know that on our website there may be shearwaters on the roads. Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre “Since the inception of the Shearwater Res- cue Program in 1999, thousands of birds have 96 Graham St, Wonthaggi 3995 been saved from the roads as they attempt to phone: 03 5671 2470 fl y. We thank the community for your support in protecting wildlife – we can’t do it without you,” said Duncan.

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16 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Real estate photography involves much more than just aiming a camera and clicking. It is a This thoughtfully designed and crafted home is only seconds from Cape Woolamai way of selling a lifestyle a potential buyer can see themselves living. shops, cafes and restaurants and a short stroll to the beach. The role professional photography Sleek and stylish coastal living The essence of relaxed coastal living has been well plays in selling your home. and truly delivered with this Whether it is online, in a local paper or in pher cannot perform miracles. Your real thoughtfully designed and your agency window, the first thing people estate agent should have the skills to advise crafted single level sanc- do when looking for a home is look at the you on how to declutter, tidy, or fix issues tuary in the very heart of photos. within your home that can make a difference Cape Woolamai. People want to visualise a home before to the sale, and you need to be open to the Hidden beyond the priva- they walk through it or even read about it. constructive criticism; remember they are cy of the front gate you will Real estate photography involves much selling a house not your home. find the vast use of warm more than just aiming a camera and click- With buyers doing more research than timbers and stunning West- ing. It is a way of selling a lifestyle a potential ever and the market becoming increasingly ern Australian Limestone buyer can see themselves living. It pays to competitive, there is no doubt, homes with throughout the light and find the right photographer to show proper- great professional photos sell faster; and breezy home. ties in their best light to appeal to your buyer. 69 per cent of realtors who use profession- It features large open plan Excellent photography draws on people’s al photography say that doing so definitely living areas with soaring emotions and really does speak a thousand does decrease days on the market. ceilings, three generous bed- words. It can be a huge contributor to a The emphasis here is on professional pho- rooms, the master with en- successful sale and make the difference as tography because you need high quality pho- suite and walk in robe and a to whether potential buyers decide if your tos, but with the ever-increasing advances in second central bathroom. home is worth an inspection. In fact, 87 per technology, it is also important to work with Entertaining is a dream cent of buyers admit to deciding to view a an agent that can use that technology to your with the choice of both cov- Featuring large open plan living areas with soaring ceil- home based on photographs on the listing. benefit as well. From 3D virtual tours and floor ered and sunny decks, amaz- ings, entertaining is a dream. That is why it is important to work with a plans to digital signage boards and online ing outdoor fireplace all over- real estate agent to get professional photog- platforms, your agent needs to be constantly looking the fully landscaped with an oversize double ga- Inspection is a must. raphy done before putting your home on the looking for innovative marketing techniques gardens complete with out- rage. Contact: Greg Davis, O’Brien Real market. Your agent should have the expert to ensure a fast and successful sale. door shower, up lighting and All being only seconds Estate, 0488 279 740 knowledge and connections to professional If you are thinking of selling your home, irrigation system. walk to the village shops, Address: 5 Pinedale Avenue, Cape photographers to produce images that reso- contact our team at Stockdale & Leggo Phil- Adding to this is plenty of cafes and restaurants and a Woolamai nate and appeal to sellers. lip Island on 5922 9300 to find out how we storage throughout along short stroll to the beach. Price: $875,000-$920,000 It is important to note that the photogra- can help you. LK001058AA

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5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Cape Woolamai burn outs to withdraw to defensive positions don’t we need to make big noise Apology – A letter to the editor (April 14, 2021) headed “Phillip Island established further to the rear after ASAP, before they spend too many Following on from your article Community Hospital” signed by Jordan Crugnale MP, Chair, Phillip Island having slowed the momentum of dollars? Consultative Committee, contained the following statement. about the issue with Hoon driving the Chinese advance. Maybe they could compromise by “It is disappointing and upsetting that Peter Paul’s continual misinformation on the Island I would like to bring On April 24/25, 1951, the focus of making half of these storeys sub- and untruths are detracting from what should be celebrated as an extraordinary to your attention that it is also oc- the attacks shifted to the positions terranean. step towards better healthcare and support service for residents and visitors.” curring in side streets as well as at held by Canadian troops, but with Bernie McComb, Cowes Mr Paul refutes that comment, as offensive and inaccurate, and has requested the major roundabouts. the assistance of New Zealand ar- a retraction from Ms Crugnale. Vista Drive in Cape Woolamai tillery, they were able to halt the Council budget blues Publication of the comments was not intended by the Advertiser to imply that has experienced a number of ‘burn Chinese advance. Demonstrating its determination Peter Paul or some PIMHAG members were promoting misinformation or un- outs’ between Seashell Avenue and Australian and Canadian battal- to extract every possible cent it can truths about the proposed Community Hospital. The Advertiser apologises for Broadwater Avenue over the past ions were each awarded a United from ratepayers, Bass Coast Shire the distress this comment has caused. few weeks, the most recent a couple States Presidential Unit Citation Council will this week introduce of nights ago. for their part in the battle. two measures to achieve that goal. This is a very narrow residential On behalf of Australia, we re- The first is Council’s draft bud- street which carries a lot of pedes- member and honour the some get, in which it whines that … trian traffic, children on scooters PIMHAG president refutes claims 18,000 Australian service person- “our financial position has been Comments pertaining to me, and not invited to be represented on this and bicycles as well as dogwalkers. nel who were involved in the Ko- adversely impacted through main- The increase in this hoon behav- which I have requested a retraction committee. One of our members is rean War, including the Battle of taining a low 1.5 per cent rate cap of, made in a letter to the editor last on the committee as an individual, iour is putting the area at consider- Kapyong, and in particular those as set by the State Government”. able risk and is potentially a seri- week, by Jordan Crugnale, Member but is bound by signed confiden- who died. It is worth noting that the Reserve for Bass, are incorrect. tiality clauses and is not permit- ous accident waiting to happen. In the lead-up to Kapyong Day Bank reports that inflation is cur- Maybe you could encourage I am the Phillip Island Medical ted to share any information with I will be visiting Townsville, the rently running at just 0.9 per cent. Health Action Group (PIMHAG) PIMHAG, and therefore has not. residents where this sort of activ- home of 3RAR, to talk with the So even with the current rate ity is occurring to immediately re- president. The second community member current members of this unit and to cap imposed, BCSC is doing quite PIMHAG is an independent, apo- referred to left the district last year. port the incidents to the Police via reflect on this important milestone handsomely at grabbing your hard- Crime Stoppers. litical grass roots community group The consultative committee when in our military history. earned money. It’s grabbing it at a formed in 2009 to advocate for 24/7 established could have a maximum Peter Dumergue, Cape Woola- Lest we forget. rate approaching double the infla- mai health and medical services on of 15 members. It is our understand- Darren Chester Minister for Vet- tion rate. Phillip Island, following the closure ing that the last meeting of the com- $65 Million. Why? erans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Ratepayers should not forget that of Warley Hospital. munity consultative group was held Personnel rate-capping legislation was intro- PIMHAG has been acknowledged on November 4 last year by Zoom. The Bass Coast Shire Council duced by the state government in by both sides of politics in Victoria That is almost six months ago. has reported ongoing Investments. Airbnb nightmare 2015 to put an end to the repeated over the last decade as a strong ad- 4. We have made a number of $44,040m, $41,040m, $54m from 30 l have had my home here for 35 gouging of ratepayers by Victorian vocacy group, that they are both unsuccessful requests in relation June 2020 to 31 December 2020. At years, and l have never been so councils. The Local Government prepared to work with and listen to the budgeted figure for construc- a recent council meeting $65,040m disappointed in the Airbnb holiday Minister at that time was quoted to, in relation to the ongoing health tion of the mooted Phillip Island became known. Why is council rentals. I have one rental next to me as saying “Councils need to put a services required on Phillip Island. Community Hospital. This request continually investing our money and one at the back of me. The rent- stop to over-the-top executive pay That is the role of our group, and is, we believe, fair and reasonable at these levels? Has any past or ers do not care about the residents rises and needless waste”. our advocacy has been listened to from an advocacy group. Pre the present Councillor been asked for who have to go to work every day. The second measure to be intro- by the state government. The open- 2018 state election, the government an Investment Banking Company I think the fact they can sleep up to duced is Council’s Revenue and ing of the Phillip Island 24/7 Health pledged $675 million for ten com- to exist at council under their cor- 15 people at any time and are never Rating Plan, which sets out its rev- Hub in December 2018 is testimony munity hospitals in Victoria, includ- poration umbrella? When will a policed or checked on at all plays enue raising framework. This plan to our work. ing the one on Phillip Island. Our comprehensive explanation come a big part in the parties and exces- is recommending that Councillors It was therefore with amazement question is: What is the allocation forth? $65,040m WHY. The return sive noise that constantly takes consider a number of best practice that I read last week’s accusations by for Phillip Island? As taxpayers, on investment can contribute to place. I am dreading every Friday taxation principles including the Ms Crugnale against PIMHAG mem- surely our community is entitled to the cost of a weekly pickup of the because you don’t know what you ‘wealth tax’ principle that recog- bers and myself in particular about this information. red waste bin during peak times in are going get every weekend. nises rates are a form of wealth “misinformation and untruths.” 5. In relation to the design, PIM- the Bass Coast. But what about the Judith Ellis, Cape Woolamai tax. The facts are these: HAG requested clarification over Capital Works Program. Have you Couple that with this advice 1. We fully support and have confusion in the community over asked your Councillor for an expla- Rustic charm or hi rise? from Council following the state regularly publicly supported the 24 beds. Our understanding is that nation? In a recent letter, drawing atten- government’s 2020 rating review hour 365 days a year community traditional hospital beds are not in- Graham Jolly, Cape Woolamai tion to fewer letters in local papers, … “It clarifies for our communities hospital, which was pledged prior cluded as part of the planning. Will am guilty myself of fewer letters that rates do not constitute a fee to the 2018 state election, and are there be provision in the design for Battle of Kapyong since then, expecting other people for service and that paying more in delighted that Ms Crugnale rein- beds in the future, given the ongo- This year on April 24, we com- might respond to one issue which rates does not entitle a ratepayer to forced this pledge as recently as last ing and rapid population growth on memorate the 70th anniversary of jumped off the page for me, from greater service levels”. week. We advocated for this. Phillip Island? the Battle of Kapyong, an impor- January 28, below: Wow! Really? Well please be as- 2. The question I asked in the pre- I conclude by stating that PIM- tant battle fought during the Ko- “Planning Panel ruled in 2019 sured that this ratepayer does not vious week’s paper, to which Ms HAG has one aim. To work with rean War that involved Australian, that any future development on the share that view! Crugnale has taken exception to the state government on behalf of Commonwealth and other United Isle of Wight site should remain Like most in the community, my was: is the government still adher- the local community, to achieve the Nations Command forces. seven storeys at the front half of the money is hard-earned. And I’m ing to this model. That is not mis- best possible community hospital In April 1951, the Chinese site along The Esplanade, and five unimpressed with this Council’s information, or an untruth. That is design and health and medical ser- launched an offensive with the aim storeys at the rear”. attitude of entitlement whereby it a reasonable question for an advo- vices for our community. to retake Seoul and after quickly Is nobody at all concerned about seeks maximum extraction at all cacy group to make, in the absence We have had respectful and pro- overrunning South Korean forces this? Exact words that jumped off times. of any update for our community on ductive relationships with former who were defending one of the the page were “seven storeys at the If rate increases at nearly dou- an issue of huge importance here. health ministers Jill Hennessey and major routes, the valley of the front ...“ ble the inflation rate don’t satisfy 3. Ms Crugnale, Chair of the PI Jenny Mikakos, and look forward Kapyong River, they encountered Does this fit with the way we them, then what will? Community Hospital community to a similar relationship with cur- Commonwealth troops who were see Phillip Island? Does the world Council will release the two group, states the PIMHAG repre- rent Health Minister Martin Foley. occupying defensive positions. have space any more for what’s left documents for public submissions sentative on this group has been Misinformation and untruths are The battle began for the Austra- of rustic charm? Or are we happy this week. So let your Councillors involved in the design process and not our domain. We will continue lian troops on April 23 and was about downgrade to wannabe Gold know if you have an opinion on the service planning, along with two to ask the questions that need to be fought in cold conditions on diffi- Coast image? documents. other community members. PIM- answered. cult terrain. New owners will already have But be quick, you’ll only have HAG does not have a representa- We look forward to productive, The 3rd Battalion, Royal Austra- started chucking serious organisa- a couple of weeks to act. Council tive on this consultative committee. constructive communication going lian Regiment (3RAR), was repeat- tion dollars about. If we don’t agree will consider submissions received Unfortunately, as the only local forward. edly attacked through the night and with what they propose, there’s no on May 26. health advocacy group, we were Peter Paul, President, PIMHAG into the next day, and was forced way we can match their dollars so Kevin Griffin, Wonthaggi Business Guide Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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TILSON, Alan: 4.07.1946 - 14.04.2021. FRIENDS OF

Loved husband of Kaye. JD00145AA Stepdad to Melanie PHILLIP ISLAND and Tim. Grandpa to Jack LIBRARY INC. and Max. (FOPIL) ‘Sadly Missed’ Annual General Meeting EXPERIENCED CHEF REQUIRED $35.00 PER HOUR Wednesday VERY GOOD HOURS WITH LOTS OF FLEXIBILITY 5th May 2021, 2pm. At 8 Seal Court, Cowes. PHONE STEPHANOS RSVP 0409 023 835 0405 941 837 if you wish to attend. Mr. Alan Williams JO00741AA Service Details: 3/753260 SITUATION VACANT Australian Army CHURCH The President, APPRENTICE CHEF Committee, Members, (FT) req at Phillip Island Winery. Management and NOTICES Exc working conditions. Staff of the Phillip Members should check their Island RSL Sub- church websites for details of Must be passionate about quality produce Branch regret the service times and guidelines. and eager to learn. From left: Newhaven Principal Tony Corr visited Free 3D Hands when Year 10 student Bay- passing of Alan ley Lawrence was completing his work experience placement and was then given a tour of UNITING CHURCH: Apply at [email protected] Williams, a respected the factory by Mat Bowtell and Peta Strachan. Service Member of www.cowes.unitingchurch.org. with current resume our Sub-Branch. au/minister.php www.facebook.com/ Our sincere pages/St-Johns-Uniting- condolences are Church/828979940479969 POSITION VACANT extended to the Lending a hand Williams Family. BAPTIST CHURCH: www.islandbaptist.org.au/ THE WAVES APARTMENTS LEST WE FORGET We are looking for casual HOPE CHURCH: are emailing members housekeeping staff for immediate start. FUNERALS All year work available. www.islandhopechurch.com/ at Free 3D Hands Call (03) 5952 1351 TILSON, Alan: CATHOLIC CHURCH: Newhaven College Year 10 The ‘Celebration of Life’ student Bayley Lawrence has for Mr Alan Tilson will www.cdsale.org.au/ coronavirus just completed a work expe- be held at the St John’s rience placement at Free 3D Uniting Church www.cdsale.org.au/ prayer-and-reflection Hands in Cowes. 86 Chapel Street, Cowes, Bayley’s keen interest in on Thursday, April 22nd ST PHILLIP’S ANGLICAN 3D printing and robotics saw 2021 commencing CHURCH: him choose Systems Engi- at 11am. www.anglicanparishbass- neering as his Year 10 elec- A Private Cremation phillipisland.org/ Position Vacancies tive subject. will follow. www.facebook.com/ He then approached Free stphilipscowes/ Bass Coast Health 3D Hands about doing work LANG LANG DISTRICT experience with them. FUNERAL SERVICE PHILLIP ISLAND SURF Dianne Comber Founder Mat Bowtell said 0418 328 205 CHURCH: Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for it had been wonderful hav- www.facebook.com/pages/ the following positions: ing Bayley join the team for category/ a week. PERSONAL CARE WORKER IN MEMORIAM Christian-Church/Surf-Church- “He has learnt to 3D print Phillip-Island- Casual – Closing 23/04/2021 COLLIN PAUL SMITH and assemble a Kinetic Hand 360300548086709/ OPERATIONS MANAGER and has made a Western Bull- 17.05.1963 - 22.04.2009 Permanent Full Time – Closing 30/04/2021 dogs themed hand for young Bayley’s Kinetic Hand had a Western Bulldogs theme, and Col found his happy ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST Tahlia, who was born without was made for a young girl Tahlia, who was born without fingers on her right hand. place. Treasured son of Permanent Full Time – Closing 26/04/2021 fingers on her right hand. Alison and Vin, loved For He will “Bayley has been very en- brother of Vicki (Donna command HEALTH SERVICE CO ORDINATOR thusiastic, and we are glad to experience placement such a Bayley eagerly showed Casual – Closing 27/04/2021 in heaven) and Michelle. His angels have had him do his work ex- wonderful experience. Tony the Kinetic Hand he Loved and remembered concerning you, MANAGER, PATIENT ACCESS AND FLOW perience with us,” Mat said. During his work experience made and even shook his always. Big hugs and Permanent Full Time – Closing 28/04/2021 “This year we are taking week, Bayley also had a visit hand with it, while Mat and to guard you in another one xox ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT one work experience student from Principal Tony Corr. Peta explained the equip- all your ways. Tony was interested in learn- ment and shared stories of Mum, Dad and all ISLANDER CADET from Newhaven College and Wonthaggi Secondary Col- ing about the incredible work the amazing work they do. who love you Col Fixed Term Full Time – Closing 30/04/2021 Ps 91:11 lege, and hopefully we can Free 3D hands is doing and Tony was extremely im- PLUMBER was given a tour of the facili- pressed and said he was keen PUBLIC NOTICES increase this number into the Permanent Full Time – Closing 30/04/2021 future”. ties by Mat and office manager to see the College continue to Peta Strachan, who are both support the work of Free 3D ALCOHOLICS ANONY- OUTPATIENTS NURSE Bayley thanked Mat and former College students. Hands. 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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 21 SPORT Thank you to members who also brought goods in for the table. This week we had home grown mini pumpkins, tomatoes, books, Midweek bowls and a lovely tea set. South West Gippsland Midweek were many wayward bowls and Members, please contribute to our bowls winners were Dennis Talbot, bowls in the ditch but still we man- free raffle table – it’s a lot of fun. Bill Williams and Peter Thorley. aged to have a fun day in a good at- Next week we will play at Koo Runners up were Greg Wood, Sue mosphere. Wee Rup 10am at club for a 10.30am Wood and Elaine Williams. Congratulations to Jim Nunan start and BYO lunch. One Game winners were Peter who did not put a wrong bias down For more information or to regis- McWilliams, Lindsay Russell and the whole day. Thank you to Tarwin ter please contact Peter McWilliams Elaine Fitt. Lower for their hospitality – to Paul on 5678 5974. Midweek bowls was played at in the bar, Pauline Henwood and If you have your name down and Tarwin Lower with 18 brave bowl- Wilma Coleman in the kitchen. cannot make it, please ring and can- ers and we played two bowl triples A very special thank you to Wil- cel in consideration for the organis- for a change. ma for her home baked scones, fruit ers who put so much time and effort The weather forecast had a lot to cake, and date cake. in every week so as you can play Medley Day winners L-R: Ash Alibone (match committee), Steve Farrelly do with the small numbers as rain Wilma is a very special member of bowls. and Stuart Cunningham. (John Batty absent). and wind was forecast for the day. Tarwin who has always looked af- Please come and join us for a great Nevertheless, we managed to play ter midweek with her home baked day of friendship and good bowling. our two games in dry weather how- products for our free raffle table for Everyone welcome. See You on Phillip Island lawn bowls ever, the wind was fierce and there many years. The Green. Once again, we were treated to a which went down a treat, a big thank perfect day for bowling on Saturday, you to Ruth Partridge and her team. where the match committee sched- Tuesday triples this week saw the uled a medley day of a mix of 3 bowl ladies only team of Judy Christie, triples, 2 bowl pairs and singles and Trish Williams and Lynn Rogerson to finish 8 ends of 1 bowl triples. take day with two wins plus 33 shots. Well, that was just a fabulous day Congratulation’s girls, so you do with lots of laughter and banter rule hey! across the green. Thursday social found pretty much Three wins plus 22 shots was good ideal bowling conditions with no enough for third place for Greg Dix- wind, so one could not blame form on on, Pat Ryan and Annie Allen, well something other than oneself. done. As is always the case these days are As there were only two four game accompanied by much fun and frivol- Midweek bowls was played at Tarwin Lower and the winners it was then determined by ity with today being no exception. winners were Peter Thorley (L), Bill Williams (3) and Best One Game winners were Peter McWilliams (S), shots up and with plus 19 Richard With the evergreen Eric Wild lead- Dennis Talbot (S). Elaine Fitt (L) and Lindsay Russell (3). Poole, Julie Pora and Jan Dyer took ing for Neville Stevens and Monika away second place. Poole they got two wins plus 7 shots Ladies: 1st Brooke Tangey (60), 2nd While the gun team held it together but unfortunately, they were edged Deb Bradley (52) and 3rd Danielle for the day with John Batty, Steve out by the experienced team of Pace (51). Farrelly and Stuart Cunningham Murray McClymont skipping Terry Target shoot results Juniors: 1st Will Witkowski (53) taking the major prize. Dawes and Laurie Goodman. Westernport Field and Game cel- AA Grade: 1st Peter Passarin (66), and 2nd Logan White (21). Congratulations to the three of We now all eagerly await the com- ebrated their 50th Anniversary over 2nd Andrew Leech (64) and 3rd Aar- Our next shoot is on Sunday, May them they must have played very mencement of the Autumn Bowling the weekend with a novelty shoot on on Missen (62). 16 which is the annual Keith Tooley well. Carnival and with full fields across Saturday. A Grade: 1st David Mioni (64), 2nd Memorial Shoot side by side competi- All players were treated to a hot all events there will be some exciting High Gun was Peter Passarin of the Shane McRae (64) and 3rd Daniel tion sponsored by Trodan Industries/ plate of food at the end of the game bowls to watch. gun Fritsch (60). Mark Brenton Memorial Shoot under The following places were deter- B Grade: 1st Wade Paterson (52), and over competition consisting of 75 mined by handicap: Jake Jorgensen, 2nd Michael Braden (50) and 3rd targets with nominations commenc- Shane McRae, Kerri Moat, Peter John Dudley (49). ing at 9am. White, Wade Paterson, Kassi Moat C Grade : 1st Michael Bris- The Steve Bettoni Memorial Shoot and Waldo Walton. coe (44), 2nd Richard Morris (42) and which was to be held on May 30 has Sunday saw us hold our monthly 3rd Paul Williams (41). been postponed to August 29. shoot with 85 shooters competing. Veterans: 1st Ed Treadwell (65), Clay target shooting is suitable for all High Gun, Jarryd Passarin (67). 2nd Lionel Bradley (60) and 3rd Len genders, ages and fitness levels with ju- Grade winners: Box (59). niors shooting for free.

6 wins. Games begin at 7.30 pm. Encouragement award: Harry Please come and have a great Euchre results Bowman – 2 wins. night. Please contact Bob Hee on Men’s winner: Laurie Petrusch Dining tables booked for those 0418 173 388 for further details. – 7 wins. wishing to have dinner prior to Please join us for some fun. Ev- Ladies winner: Mary O’Brien – games 6pm. eryone welcome. Tuesday Triples winners L-R: Trish Williams, Lynn Rogerson and Judy Christie. World Tai Chi and Qigong Day returns Come and try Darts! As with so many events in 2020, the celebration of World Tai Chi Phillip Island and District an adult. and Qigong Day had to be aban- Darts league’s new Darts Season The new regular season will doned due to Covid-19. for 2021 is about to begin. commence Monday, May 3, at Next Saturday, April 24, Phillip The first event of the season is 7pm at 223 Settlement Road, Islanders will be once again able to the Owen Walton drawn doubles Cowes. join in this world-wide event. fundraiser on April 26 at 7pm. The team registration for the new World Tai Chi Day is one day of This is an open event and all regular season for existing and the year when people in cities and players 16 and over are welcome. new teams can be done at the Owen towns in over 80 countries around Venue is 223 Settlement Road Walton event between 6pm-6.45pm the world will be gathering at 10am (Cowes Dance Studio next to Bet- on April 26. their local time to create a continu- tsy’s Glass). Teams require a minimum of ous wave of positive energy that We would like to welcome all four players. promotes health and wellness past, present and especially new Team registration fee is $10 per around the world. players to attend. player for the season and $5 per Phillip Island’s Tai Chi group has The event has a $5 entry fee per person each Monday night game. joined them in previous years and person and there will be a raffle Looking forward to the new Phillip Island’s Tai Chi group will celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong this year the opportunity is again on the night. season and hope to see you there. Day on April 24, starting at 10am in the Cowes Town Square. here for everyone to get together This is a great opportunity to For more information, contact and keep that wave going. ing the grass and brick areas out- 11am it is a real chance for anyone meet players and form teams 01/04/2021for Steve, on 0430 237 751 or visit Tide Predictions - Bureau of Meteorology The plan is to gather in the Cow- side the demolished Cultural Cen- and everyone to join in and help in the regular season. Facebook – look for Phillip Island es Town Square at around 9:45am, tre. spreading positive life force, our Minors to be accompanied by and District Darts League. Tide Predictions - Bureau of Meteorology -ready to begin at 10am sharp, us- Scheduled to run from 10am to Qi, beyond the Island. http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/tides/

Western Port (Stony Point), VIC – April 2021 Tidal predictions for Stony Point, Cowes -0.09 Newhaven -0.31 | HIGH TIDE IS MARKED IN BLACK PHILLIP WED 21 APR THU 22 APR FRI 23 APR SAT 24 APR SUN 25 APR MON 26 APR TUE 27 APR ISLAND 12:04 am 12:38 am 1:18 am 2:08 am 3:13 am 4:28 am 5:42 am LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW 1.11 m 1.17 m 1.20 m 1.20 m 1.16 m 1.03 m 0.82 m MARINE 6:07 am 6:45 am 7:31 am 8:35 am 9:58 am 11:26 am 12:45 pm HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH TIDE 2.54 m 2.47 m 2.41 m 2.37 m 2.41 m 2.56 m 2.79 m NEW & USED BOAT SALES 12:02 pm 12:38 pm 1:22 pm 2:20 pm 3:35 pm 5:01 pm 6:22 pm LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW 14 Beach Road, Rhyll 0.62 m 0.70 m 0.79 m 0.92 m 1.04 m 1.09 m 1.07 m OPEN 7 DAYS 7:04 pm 7:45 pm 8:33 pm 9:32 pm 10:40 pm 11:48 pm HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH GUIDE 2.79 m 2.70 m 2.62 m 2.57 m 2.56 m 2.60 m PH: 5956 9238 All material is supplied in good faith and is believed to be correct. No responsibility or liability for errors or omissions is accepted. www.phillipislandmarine.com.au © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2021, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532) 22 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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Phillip Island vs Nar Nar Goon Kilcunda vs Dalyston Around theWITH JIM’S BAIT ANDBay TACKLE SOUTHERN GIPPSLAND That’s it, officially the end of the population have turned into Piranhas! JUNIOR FOOTBALL COMPETITION season for 2020! A customer early in the week Round 1, Sunday 25 April The Easter long weekend followed brought me in a video to show the by the Autumn school holidays sig- little pink fish turned Amazon pred- Phillip Island Blue vs Phillip Island Red nifies the end of the summer season. ators almost jumping out of the wa- Bye Kilcunda Bass Victoria is known to have four ter to get to the baits before it even seasons in one day. The last week hits the water. Unfortunately, a lot has been nothing short of what you of those Pinkies are right where you would expect for this time of year, need to be to get to the good-sized WEST GIPPSLAND pouring rain to sunshine in the mat- whiting, be persistent and move ter of an hour! around if need be. COMPETITION LADDERS We’ve noticed over the last couple The salmon, a bit late, are only just of weeks the number of new visitors starting to come onto the bite. Most SENIOR FOOTBALL to the Island experiencing their first coming from Anzacs beach at Wool- holiday here. They were either sup- amai averaging 1kg in size, with a Team W L % PTS All in a huddle Phillip Island 2 0 298.55 8 posed to go overseas or up north but few bigger schools seen floating past In the huddle – Coach Bobbie Lee Blay with the South Bunyip 2 0 260 8 decided to stay local. the San Remo pier and being caught Gippsland U14s All Stars football team. The team is well Garfield 2 0 132.32 8 The amount of them who said they off Newhaven. represented with players from Phillip Island and surrounding have booked the next holiday is a The weather has not been the best Tooradin-Dalmore 1 1 161.38 4 areas. The boys won a close game against Western Gippsland Warragul Ind 1 1 158.7 4 positive step for the Island, I mean for offshore fishing the last week, at the Wonthaggi recreation reserve on Sunday. who wouldn’t want to come back averaging about three days that we Nar Nar Goon 1 1 120.61 4 here! actually considered fishable. Dalyston 1 1 114.44 4 There has been nothing short of The phone has been ringing non- I-Kongwak 1 1 105.96 4 a drastic change in the temperature stop as I write this report with ev- Cora Lynn 1 1 60.59 4 this week making it almost seem eryone desperate to know about the Rhyll-Phillip Island Angling Korumburra-Bena 0 2 47.95 0 like an impossible task for some Tuna situation. Kilcunda Bass 0 2 36.24 0 wanting to fight those single digit To answer everyone, yes, the Tuna Club Fishing competition Koo Wee Rup 0 2 31.85 0 degree mornings as well as the end are still here! The Bluefin are still The weather forecast for the ninth The Junior competition, for an- of daylight savings that have now out and about and don’t seem in any Rhyll-Phillip Island Angling Club glers aged 10 to 16, greeted Riley RESERVES FOOTBALL shortened our fishing mornings. hurry to leave, they are still in huge (RPIAC) angling competition, held Goodwin and Pheonix Firth to the Those who have been able to com- schools but have spent the last few over the weekend hinted at strong winner’s circle. Team W L % PTS pute these changes and brave the days around 25m-30m deep. winds and rain. Riley weighed-in a feisty Pinkie Bunyip 2 0 546.88 8 dark and cold have been rewarded Unfortunately, the last few days By a twist of fate, the reality was a snapper of 740 grams to win the Tooradin-Dalmore 2 0 322.22 8 with the most variety in fish and the have not actually produced any light to gentle breeze from the west Junior Weight competition, whilst Cora Lynn 2 0 317.5 8 larger catch. catches, but as we all know that’s and a few spots of drizzle. Pheonix presented a delightful King Nar Nar Goon 2 0 214.52 8 Whiting is still the predominate fishing. Expectations rose with the real- George whiting worth 700 points Warragul Ind 2 0 210.29 8 species of the week. Most of those As we begin to enter our off-sea- time weather observations on Sat- (250 grams) to win the Junior Points Phillip Island 1 1 100 4 being caught are from those getting son, we have reduced our hours at urday morning. competition. Korumburra-Bena 1 1 76.53 4 up early morning and heading off the shop. We are now closed Tues- The adage “Wind from the West, The Senior Heaviest Weight Garfield 0 2 54.81 0 Rhyl in 8m of water. We are still see- days and Wednesdays and have re- fish bite the best” led anglers to ful- competitions were won by Albert I-Kongwak 0 2 41.55 0 ing some decent sized whiting both duced hours every other day. Please fill the proverb, however many re- Abram and Leah Valente, weighing- Kilcunda Bass 0 2 36.25 0 fat and long … a feed at least. visit our website or Facebook page turned to weigh-in believing that is in a hungry 2,540-gram pike (aka Dalyston 0 2 34.11 0 We are now starting to see more as any changes in shop hours will merely a nursery rhyme. snook) and a motivated 445-gram Koo Wee Rup 0 2 20.26 0 and more Flatties coming in, but be updated regularly there. Anglers and supporters welcomed trevally, respectively. again not everyone is finding many As per usual there are always the calm autumn weather and were The Senior Points competitions THIRDS FOOTBALL that are worth keeping. things to happen around this time greeted by the warming smiles of were won by Chris Leonardos and It seems the majority of the West- of year. We will be looking at a shop Ronny Soolsma and Sam Orr, who Carrianne Peatey, who caught im- Team P W % ernport flathead population are on update – this includes clearing out harnessed the barbecue for the Sun- pressive King George whiting worth Inverloch-Kongwak 1 1 6000 a diet as they seem to be all skinny. some of last season’s stock. Again day afternoon sausage sizzle to co- 1722 points (615 grams) and 1386 Phillip Island 2 2 1387.5 Offshore this week those who keep an eye on the socials as this is incide with weigh-in. points (495 grams), respectively. Korumburra-Bena 2 2 827.59 were able to brave the large swells where most of our specials and sales A total of 34 fish, including trev- The Senior Shark competition Bunyip 2 2 373.33 have managed to find a bag of flat- are generally advertised. ally, pike, pinkie snapper, flathead, was uncontested, whilst the Se- Garfield 1 1 153.12 head with ease. As a quick side note: as commer- King George whiting, and leather cret Weight prize was awarded to Koo Wee Rup 1 0 44.12 Definitely a difficult week this cial seasons are coming to an end, jacket were presented to the weigh- George Barboussas for his reluctant Nar Nar Goon 2 0 37.24 week on the squid! Those lucky some baits are becoming unavail- in masters. 540-gram trevally (secret weight 562 Kilcunda Bass 1 0 8.57 enough to find them have found able to us. There is always more than As is customary, fishing tales were grams). Dalyston 2 0 3.72 them to be very underwhelming in one bait option for each species, pop told and taken with a grain of salt. Four species are still eligible for Cora Lynn 2 0 2.97 size, with only every third person re- in store and if your favourite isn’t A pinch of humour was added, and the RPIAC members only, compe- Warragul Ind 0 0 0 porting anything worth telling. available talk to us and we can point a few bouts of laughter followed. tition weekend first-to-catch prize Tooradin-Dalmore 0 0 0 To keep the strange events of the you in the right direction (we prom- Certainly, the tips offered oppor- of $1000, where fish deemed “Ex- last few months going, our Pinkies ise we will share our secrets). tunities for contemplation and pos- traordinary Catches” must equal or sibilities for future success. exceed the nominated weight: King FOURTHS FOOTBALL The Squidgie Mixed Bag points George whiting (1000 grams), snap- Team P W % competition, for participants aged per (10 kilograms), gummy shark Tooradin-Dal 2 2 1121.74 nine and under, recognised Micah (20 kilograms) and Kingfish (25 ki- Garfield 1 1 322.22 Goodwin for his bag of one fish lograms). Bunyip 2 2 206.12 worth 20 points (King George whit- Angling members are striving to Cora Lynn 2 1 117.5 ing, 395 grams). set new club records and remain Korumburra-Bena 2 1 86.6 Zachary Gomm squeezed into hopeful that they can bank an Ex- Phillip Island 2 1 86.49 second place with his one fish, also traordinary Catch cash incentive. Nar Nar Goon 2 1 85.32 worth 20 points (King George whit- The final angling competition for I-Kongwak 2 1 39.88 ing, 420 grams). the 2020/2021 season will be held Kilcunda Bass 1 0 78.57 The reigning Squidgie Champion, over the weekend of May 1 and 2. Dalyston 2 0 44.25 Denver Firth, presented a total of For further information about Koo Wee Rup 2 0 17.11 four fish worth 65 points and was the club, events, competitions and Warragul Ind 0 0 0 delighted with his prize for first rules, please visit the website: Liam is pictured with this amazing catch of Offshore tuna. place. www.rpiac.com. NETBALL Desley Taylor H/c (37) 17 Points. A Grade C Grade GAME TIMES Phillip Island golf results Thursday, April 15 – Men’s and Ladies Stabl- U10’s—9.15am Tooradin-Dal 182.61 8 Warragul Ind 652.63 8 Tuesday, April 13 – Men’s Par: Ron Davies H/c eford: Terry McGregor H/c (19) 35 points from U12’s—10.15AM Dalyston 109.09 8 Nar Nar Goon 261.11 8 U14’s—11.30AM Warragul Ind 481.25 4 Dalyston 137.1 8 (17) won the competition with a fabulous score Andrew Hewitt H/ c(14) with 34 points on count- Youth Girls—1PM back from Janice Baker H/c (32). Phillip Island 169.23 4 I-Kongwak 119.57 6 of +7 from Rod Ward H/c (14) with +1 on count- Kor-Bena 163.16 4 Tooradin-Dal 101.92 6 back from David Taylor H/c (17). Nine-hole Stableford winner was Laurie Pe- SEASON OPENER Bunyip 151.39 4 Phillip Island 206.06 4 Nine-hole Stableford competition winner trusch H/c (24) with 19 points on countback I-Kongwak 84.95 4 Bunyip 125 4 was Alan Tindale H/c (30) with 20 points from from David Schofield H/c (21) and Basil Mo- BLUE VS RED FOOD/DRINKS Nar Nar Goon 74.12 4 Cora Lynn 86.96 4 Canteen Open ALL DAY Ian Bray H/c (28) 19 points. loney H/c (12). SPIT ROAST ROLLS $5 Cora Lynn 69.77 0 Kor-Bena 65.06 0 SUNDAY 25TH APRIL From 2pm Wednesday, April 14 – Ladies Stroke Month- Saturday, April 17 – Men’s 4BBB RL Smith Koo Wee Rup 44.85 0 Koo Wee Rup 57.14 0 2021 BAR OPEN from 2pm (AFTER Garfield 36.29 0 Garfield 28.3 0 ly Medal: A Grade and Monthly medal winner qualifying Reece Jamieson H/c (10) and Jake JUNIOR GIRLS GAME) Kilcunda Bass 0 0 Kilcunda Bass 12.2 0 Wright H/c (25) won on countback with 45 was Helen Coghlan H/c (14) with 76 nett. OPENING CLASH FOR BLUE VS RED AWARDS B Grade 17 & Under B Grade winner was Mary Taylor H/c (32) points from Ron Magill H/c (11) and Jeff Sell- Presented after the MINUTE SILENCE AND LAST POST TO Youth Girls 2.15pm Phillip Island 347.37 8 Warragul Ind 746.67 8 with 77 nett. enger H/c (29). COMMEMORATE Football Rooms. Warragul Ind 201.75 8 Koo Wee Rup 243.24 8 NTP 5th – James Fowler, 7th – Gary Birch, ANZAC Day MEDAL for C Grade winner was Jill Zellman H/c (34) ——————————————- each game awarded. Kor-Bena 180.36 8 Phillip Island 234.29 8

with 78 nett. 10th – Travis Johnson, 17th – Adrian O’Gorman. INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR A GREAT Tooradin-Dal 142.67 8 I-Kongwak 213.79 8 SEASON OPENER DAY Bunyip 115.25 4 Kor-Bena 160 8 Other good scores: Lesley Meadowcroft H/c Ladies 4BBB Stableford: Marg Frith H/c (29) ENTERTAINMENT (12) 77 nett and Jeanette Diss H/c (21) 77 nett. and Sheryl Smith H/c (21) won with 44 points ANZAC DAY BOMBERS VS Garfield 109.21 4 Nar Nar Goon 150 4 COWES FOOTBALL OVAL PIES on the BIG Screen I-Kongwak 95.74 4 Dalyston 110.91 4 NTP’s 5th – Rhonda Boyd, 7th – Jeanette from Wendy Hopkins H/c (29) and Di Ray H/c FROM 3PM Dalyston 91.03 4 Cora Lynn 70.83 0 Diss, 10th – Zoe Frost, 12th – (2nd shot B and C (22) with 43 points. Koo Wee Rup 67.74 0 Tooradin-Dal 46.15 0 Grade) Mary Taylor. NTP 7th – Mary Taylor, 10th – Ros Reid, 17th Cora Lynn 63.11 0 Bunyip 34.83 0 Putting was Glenda Longshaw with 29 putts. – Ros Reid. Nar Nar Goon 42.45 0 Kilcunda Bass 27.36 0 Nine-hole Stableford competition winner Nine-hole Stableford winner was Steve Kilcunda Bass 28.57 0 Garfield 13.64 0 was Pam White H/c (34) with22 points from Reiger with 19 points.

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