20 years ago from the Flagstaff files

• A massive sail signed by hundreds of Devonport people is laid out on North Head in support of the New Zealand America’s Cup team.

• Devonport glass artist Peter Raos raises $900 for the team with a specially designed paperweight (one of a pair) bearing the legend ‘Loyal’.

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• The Devonport Community Board’s decision to chemically spray Devonport Domain could see a repeat of vandalism to the cricket ground, say anti-spray campaigners.

• Andy Brown, a former policeman turned teacher at Devonport Primary, uses a traffic light with red, orange and green signals to control noise in his class.

• Complaints by local councillors about the standard of asbestos removal from Navy housing and buildings have been rubbished by the Defence Force.

• North Shore City planning commissioners decide the reclamation on Bayswater Point should be a “community and marina-oriented place with a focus on recreation, public transport and boating activities”. Earlier, Bayswater Marina Ltd, had applied to build a huge village on the land.

• Negotiations continue with a potential buyer to save the Devonport Cinema. A save-the-cinema group is formed.

• Rod’s Ramblings history column looks back on the glory days of the Victoria Theatre.

• Polly Pollock – the woman who almost single-handedly created a bushy glade beside Ngataringa Bay – designs a new national flag that she hopes will be waved by children during the America’s Cup racing.

• Devonport Primary announces plans to cover its pool.

• The late Mick Gannaway, a former Devonport Community Board deputy chair, will be remembered with a plaque at Torpedo Bay Wharf, which he ensured was rebuilt.

• Michael Yoffe (74) exhibits at the Depot with fellow artists Eliza Sagar and James McDonagh.

• More than 100 people turn out to soprano Clarissa Dunn’s European fundraising concert at Takapuna Grammar.

• Takapuna Grammar Rowing Club draws a crowd to New World car park when it holds its monthly training session on the asphalt.

• Star halfback Ben Meyer returns to the North Shore rugby premiers for the 2003 season.

• A four-bedroom home on Seacliffe Ave is on the market for $659,000.

• Denis Henderson, the Navy’s community organisation head, is the Flagstaff interview subject.

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1.30pm, Thu 16 Feb 2023

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Devonport 2 Flagstaff Terrace

Rare opportunity in the village

This family home built in the early 1960s offers you the perfect opportunity to refurbish or demolish to build your dream home. Designed by renowned architect Albert N Goldwater, this timber and brick home is full of light and sits on an elevated freehold site of 569sqm over the road from the Devonport beach and waterfront. Located in the heart of the village with all amenities, beach and parks on your doorstep. Step out for a swim, coffee or take the short ride on the Devonport ferry to the city. There is huge potential to renovate this sizeable home with open plan living flowing to deck and balcony, two more living rooms, three bedrooms, sea views through the trees, two bathrooms, a lift and plenty of off-street parking. You will want to see this – the possibilities are endless. bayleys.co.nz/1470588

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Auction (unless sold prior)

1.30pm, Thu 2 Mar 2023

28 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland View Sat/Sun 2-2.45pm

Lynda Betts 021 278 3024 lynda.betts@bayleys.co.nz

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ACCOMMODATION

I’m looking for a mature woman to share my home in Ascot avenue. It offers a double size bed with linen. It’s about a ten minute walk to Devonport and the supermarket. There is also an another single room for use as a study if needed. Wifi and Netflix are included but I do ask for a half share of the winter heating utility bill. $225p/w. Call Fay on 445-3256 and please leave a message if no answer.

SERVICES OFFERED

FixIT Handyman - excellent work, practical budget, most jobs welcome, interior/exterior free quote. Josh 021 261 8322.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need someone to feed your cat and other pets at your home while you’re away? I love ani mals and would love to help you! I am 11 years old and live in Devon port. I charge $5 per visit. Each visit I feed your pet and can play with them for about 10-15 minutes each visit if they are comfortable with me. I also send you pics of them so you don’t miss them too much! I always visit with one of my parents.

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