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15-storey and eight-storey maximums are in place. Nine storeys are proposed for precincts A and D, and six or E. Mr Soorley was in charge when the area was rezoned for residential use, and the Woolstores were repurposed and revitalised. He told the Village News late last month that there was a “clear expectation” at the time that the top height would remain at “five to six” storeys. “And if you look down the river that’s the maximum that’s (largely) been observed.” To offer historical insight, he said Hume Campbell came to see him as lord mayor to argue against the Woolstores area being rezoned as residential. Mr Soorley told the Village News he suggested to Mr Campbell at the meeting that he obtain three quotes for his family’s Skyring Terrace site and council would buy from him at the top valuation. He also said that upon coming to the mayoralty there were two sites seeking three towers each of 20-plus storeys in the area - one near Eves on the River restaurant and one nearer to Newstead House - and his team had negotiated the developers down to acceptable heights. Mr Campbell said in a June press

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THE proposed development at 17 Skyring Terrace, Teneriffe, has drawn the ire of former lord mayor Jim Soorley, who said its tower heights - including 25 and 16 storeys - clashed with the surrounds and were “totally unacceptable”. Council’s Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan proposes a 15-storey maximum building height on the northwestern side and eight storeys on the southern side of the site, where the Campbell family’s Riverside Marine runs its Riverside Industrial Sands operation. “It is totally unacceptable that this site can be (approved) in total violation of the plan,” said Mr Soorley, who was lord mayor from 1991 to 2003. Riverside Marine CEO Hume Campbell has said the project would be delivered over an estimated 10 years. It comprises five mixed-use precincts for residential, commercial, short-term accommodation, retail and dining, bordered on three sides by Skyring Terrace, Commercial Rd, and the Brisbane River, and split by an extended Helen St. For precincts B and C, closest to the river and either side of the Helen St extension, 25-storey and 16-storey towers are proposed respectively where

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The Skyring Terrace site has split council maximum heights of 15 and eight storeys. release that the extension of Helen St through to the river and linking the riverside boardwalk from Commercial Rd to the neighbouring River Park Precinct were key public access features of the proposal. “Riverside Industrial Sands is the last large-scale industrial operation in the suburb and the Skyring Terrace site is the last on this reach of the river to be redeveloped,” Mr Campbell said. “Our vision is to deliver a very high quality development that links Teneriffe and Newstead and complements the existing character of these two contrasting precincts. “We see our site as the transition zone between the historic woolstores and the new Gasworks development.”

An application for a preliminary Approval (rezoning) is before council. Mr Campbell has said that the proposal would be put before the community before a decision is made by council so that the assessment process is co-ordinated with the community. The Teneriffe Progress Association will discuss the proposed development at its meeting on August 20 at 7pm at 24 Macquarie St, Teneriffe. All welcome. www.teneriffeprogress.org.au

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS CityGlider A petition with over 1000 signatures was recently lodged with Council requesting changes to bus stops at Newstead Gasworks and Commercial Road on the CityGlider route. Currently, the CityGlider does a loop of Skyring Terrace to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal and down Commercial Road onto Ann Street. The petition wants both the inbound and outbound bus stops to be located at Gasworks.

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The request has been considered and Council will be recommending to Translink that the inbound stop for the CityGlider service be moved from Commercial Road to Skyring Terrace to provide a dedicated inbound and outbound bus stop in the precinct. The existing bus stop in Commercial Road will continue to be serviced by the Route 393 service. We will advise passengers if and when Translink agrees to this change and the date of implementation.

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Congratulations to all the volunteers, businesses and local community organisations who made another Teneriffe festival so fantastic!

Spring Hill ALIVE Festival We know there are many Village News readers in Spring Hill. That’s why Vicki is pleased to let you know about Spring Hill Alive - our new festival that follows in the footsteps of the late Cecilia McNally MBE.

Spring Hill has a rich history as one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs and it is everyone’s wish that it continues to grow, thrive and evolve. That’s why Brisbane City Council is very excited to be supporting the reinvigoration of Spring Hill through our current neighbourhood planning process and through our major financial support of the Festival. Acknowledging Spring Hill’s past whilst celebrating its future is what Spring Hill Alive will be about and we very much look forward to your suggestions for the Festival and participation on 4 October.

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CO-OWNERS Peter and Stephen Sourris put final touches to their New Farm Cinemas, the first stage opened to the public on Friday, August 1. The doors were thrown open on the heritage-listed, fully refurbished Purple Room, which seats 205, and the new, premium 70-seater Bronze Room. The theatres offer bean bags at the front, and the complex features retro carpets, arcade games and vintage film memorabilia. Tickets are $11.50 for 2D films and $9.50 (for up to two) for Purple Club members. Session times and tickets for opening weekend are on sale at www.newfarmcinemas.com.au

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FEW people can boast a 20-year career in the same field, let alone in the same business. But then, not everyone has the same level of passion for ‘The Peninsular’ as Jennifer Lockley. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Jennifer’s dedicated real estate career in the Teneriffe area, and the origin of her business, Teneriffe Realty. Many things have flavoured Jennifer’s love of the area, but the real connection comes from a childhood memory. Her mother grew up in New Farm and Jennifer remembers warmly the visits with her mother and aunt to The Queen’s Arms at a time where women did not hold positions of power and own and manage multiple businesses as they do now. It was probably some of those deepseeded reminiscences that tugged at her heart strings and ultimately brought her back to the area as an adult. In 1991, Jennifer kicked off a career in real estate in the suburbs of Ascot and Clayfield. It was at an office function on a Brisbane River cruise several years later that Jennifer’s interest in Teneriffe was again sparked. As the boat cruised past the old Mactaggarts building, Jennifer wondered what would become of the historic property once it was sold off. In 1993, Jennifer met the person responsible for selling the Mactaggarts apartments off the plan. “At that time along the riverfront, the only thing there was Mactaggarts and other derelict buildings,” Jennifer remembers. “No one really would have seen the potential in those old buildings but I noticed the Woolstores as we cruised past and was curious about what they would become. “Several days after the river cruise, I

phoned up about the plans and later on, bought one of the apartments.” Jennifer’s property settled in 1994 and she moved into the building. By this time, more buildings were being developed and the onsite manager sought out Jennifer’s help in encouraging sales. “I remember the fights on the day the apartments were released, with people vying for their share of history,” Jennifer said. “I fell in love with the uniqueness of the area and ended up moving many of my family members – brothers, sisters and relatives into properties close by.” Jenifer and her husband and business partner Richard Bodley have grown to love the Teneriffe precinct and have made it their home, with the colour and flavours of the vibrant local community and its people. Richard has been the chairman of the Teneriffe Festival since its inauguration in 2010. Jennifer believes Teneriffe has come ahead in leaps and bounds since those early days when the Woolstore apartments were just derelict buildings on an unpopular riverfront site. “People used to say ‘where’s Teneriffe?’ and now the area is being recognised as a hub for cultural and community activities with valuable properties and a thriving community filling the entire enclave. “Every one of the characters you find here is a part of the essence of the area, and being the centre of so much activity from Newstead to New Farm, everyone enjoys the cohesiveness and has a common interest in keeping the community healthy and closely tied.” When asked what the secret of her 20 years of success is, Jennifer said, “Our point of difference is in wanting to get to know the people here and to play a part in our community together”.

villagevoice I AM curious about the letter from the chairwoman of the Teneriffe Chamber of Commerce in the June Village News. The letter was actively supporting council’s development application for a 60-person restaurant and function centre at the historic Engine Room. I wonder whether the hospitality members of the chamber support their chairwoman’s championing of a competing venture on a site without stamp duty, land taxes, BCC water and general rates, waste charges and fire levies. Whether other local competing businesses are owned or leased, they provide a commercial return on the value of land and building; this one will occupy public parkland, at no cost. There will be no return for the landlord on provision of loading bays, customer parking, or persons-with– disability parking bays as the BCC Town Plan requires – because the BCC proposes to excuse itself from providing them. Operating expenses for the site are subsidised in this case by the public, not the tenant, as the landscaping, emptying of garden rubbish bins, the boardwalk, the lighting, the toilet and security policing are all maintained by BCC or state government. None of these capital or debtservicing costs meet any commercial return hurdles for the landlord,

Brisbane City Council, and the commerce of any deal is not open to scrutiny. So if the Engine Room tenant’s capital and operating costs are lower than those of their competitors, where does that leave the competing businesses? Who supports them, if the local Chamber of Commerce actively supports the introduction of potentially subsidised competition? Curious. John Peters Teneriffe Footnote: The BCC has said that “The development application is still currently under assessment by Council Officers.”

Tunnel tree-felling deplored I WAS disappointed to read the article in July Village News “Victoria Park spared as tunnel design reworked”. This is not true. People power may have saved 26,000sq m but the article failed to highlight that 50,000sq m on the southern side will be clear-felled for a construction site. A total of 230 mature trees will go, and a heavy vehicle construction road built through the park. The northern side will become a very expensive bus depot. This can hardly be described as “saving Victoria Park”.

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Protecting the trees in Victoria park is Beverley Flutter. Member for Brisbane Central Robert their Village News advertisement state: Cavallucci said he welcomed the “Our open spaces are important to changes to Victoria Park. This park is us.” Yet they are standing silent and heritage listed in the state and council allowing this destruction to happen. heritage registers. Let’s have the foresight of Brisbane’s As well, the land on the southern forefathers and preserve what is left side is held by the council on a deed of of Victoria Park for future generations grant held in trust which states “that and keep the BaT tunnel out of Victoria it is for park use only and for no other Park. purpose whatsoever”. Beverley Flutter This land belongs to the people of Spring Hill Brisbane for open green space. More than 700 objectors said “stay out of the park”. Please note: Robert Cavallucci It is not Robert Cavallucci’s to give Member for Brisbane Central and the away. A few significant changes are Spring Hill Community Organisation required before Campbell Newman can have both written a letter to the editor avoid the claim that he has destroyed on the BaT tunnel and its impact on the park. Victoria Park. Their letters in full inc Newman already has the prize for maps are on our website. Have your tunnel disasters. say www.newfarmvillagenews.com.au Vicki Howard and Graeme Quirk, in

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Sign action urged MORE needed to be done to highlight a 40km speed-limit sign near the corner of Brunswick St and Merthyr Rd, which was catching out unwary motorists, urged chiropractor Greg Coates who works nearby. “As far as I'm concerned, no one knows about the 40km sign,” said the Spinal Care Australia practitioner. “I know it has been put there to protect New Farm residents and I think that’s great but it just gets lost amongst all the trees and other signage.” Dr Coates said he had been fined after being caught unawares by the speed limit, prompting him to complain to council that the sign was tough to see. They trimmed back trees but he said more needed to be done. "I feel like it’s a great idea to make

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THE manscape at New Farm is looking more polished with the opening of a men’s grooming salon at Brunswick St last month. Men’s Grooming Lounge is the first of its kind for the area, providing a safe haven for gentlemen to pamper themselves in the comfort of like-minded company. Whether it is for a manicure or pedicure treatment, style cut, hair wash or shave, the salon is a one-stop paradise for grooming desires. Men can sit back and enjoy a head-to-toe service with a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink. Owner Chloe Yang said: “I would always hear about men who were too embarrassed to visit a ladies salon to get a manicure or they would get laughed at. Now, men no longer have to feel shy about looking after their appearance,” she said. “All our services entail a massage.” Men’s Grooming Lounge is at 2/599 Brunswick St. Telephone 3195 6361.

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Ekka’s beginnings not so humble By Alisa Cork ONE hundred and thirty-seven years ago, the first Intercolonial Exhibition was held to a crowd of more than 15,000 people. This year, officials are hoping to beat their 2013 record of over 40,000 Ekka visitors. As Ekka historians walk us down memory lane, it is easy to see how history has changed Brisbane’s iconic ‘show’ from what was once an agricultural display to what is now a food, fun and entertainment mecca for Ekka-lovers in 2014. A group of colonists joined together in 1875 to encourage the growth of Queensland’s primary industries, which resulted in the 35-member RNA Council, representing pastoralists and merchants from across Queensland. The council applied to the premier for a public holiday for people to visit the 1000 exhibits on show. Competition entries at that first show in 1876 totaled 1700 with the golden prize of 25 guineas up for grabs. This year, more than 21,000 entries across 11,000 classes were submitted with a total prize pool of $500,000 on offer. Three breeds of cattle were on show in the main arena at the original show. This year, visitors have the chance to see more than 30 breeds and more than 10,000 animals collectively over the 10 days.

Voluntary staff then included one nightwatchman, 40 stewards and 30 judges. The 2014 Exhibition organisers have pulled in the helpful hands of more than 400,000 volunteers to support the onsite workforce, not including stall holders and sponsors. In the 1870s, patrons would start off their exhibition experience with a hearty breakfast of chops and steaks supplied by the colony’s pastoral industries for a reasonably priced one shilling and sixpence. Now, crowds will be spoilt for choice with more than 70 food vendors in the food pavilion, and celebrity chefs cooking up a feast at the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Stage - not to mention the dozens of dagwood dog, fairy floss and hot chip vans across the Ekka site. Kids back then might not have been interested in the first show bag which was a free bag of coal, but merchants were later encouraged to provide free samples of their wares, which over the decades have become increasingly elaborate. Ekka showbags now have their very own pavilion retailing 300 varieties packed full of confectionary, toys, magazines and the latest gadgets and trends. Sideshow Alley was a late addition with the first ride, the merry-go-round, not introduced until 1877. The official countdown is on as each day takes eager kids and competition

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Car prize on offer at New Farm school fete A TOYOTA Yaris is up for grabs at New Farm’s Holy Spirit school fete on Sunday, September 14. The Oldmac Toyota car is among auction and raffle prizes including accommodation and vouchers. The biennial event also includes traditional school fete attractions such as fairy floss, cake stalls, face painting and rides. Proceeds will support expansion at the school due to enrolment demand, and fund IT equipment purchases. Raffle tickets are on sale from the Jan Powers Powerhouse Markets, Merthyr Village, New Farm Soccer Club and Gasworks on Saturdays leading up to the day, and then at the fete at Villiers St. All are welcome.

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Deadly force crushes convicts THERE are always some who feel that the past is being thoughtlessly trampled in order to make way for the dubious merits of modernity. That’s exactly how one Kyabra St resident felt when he wrote:

historicalsociety by Gerard Benjamin “The vandalism of commerce, and municipal ‘improvements’ have swept away all suburban beauty spots, and left us only the incessant roar of street traffic and clouds of offensive and evilsmelling dust.” Penning this lament in 1919 was Charles Melton, a newspaper columnist on historical matters. He and his wife had arrived in the colony in the early 1850s. In this particular article, he was recalling a tragedy from the convict era which had occurred almost within sight of his house. The spot in question successively became part of the land farmed by Thomas Childs, the location of the Brisbane Gas Company’s plant, and these days, Newstead Riverpark. “A gang of labourers revolted, and attacked their gangers, who killed several of them. They were buried

where they fell, and the places were marked by mounds of earth,” explained Melton. “The ex-prisoners afterwards requested Mr Childs not to plough over these mounds. When the Brisbane Gas Company was levelling the land preparatory to the erection of some of their buildings, several leg irons were unearthed, and one of these was handed to one of the vendors of the land to the company.” Thomas Childs, his wife Mary and their six children had arrived from Somerset in England on the Fortitude in 1848. Soon after he began farming the land between Breakfast Creek Rd and the Brisbane River. Even though he purchased the 46½ acres (18.8ha) in 1865, records suggest that he was the lessee during the 15 years or so beforehand. The Childs family had given the farm the Biblical name “Beulah” (to own or rule). Thomas Childs was evidently a skilled agriculturalist since he became one of the first in the Moreton Bay district to prove that the soil and climate were suitable for growing arrowroot, which incidentally, he shipped to the Sydney market. He also experimented with cereal. An 1851 newspaper reported that his wheat yield was equal to 32 bushels per acre.

Breakfast Creek Rd during the 1893 flood, looking towards what would once have been Thomas Childs’ farm. In the background is the gasworks building. (JOL 91401) His land perennially faced water problems. Spring tides, and storm water from as far away as York’s Hollow (Victoria Park), could affect it. He tried to improve matters by digging a drain from Commercial Rd to the river (near present-day Waterloo St), but it was swept away by a storm deluge. It wasn’t until 1887 that the Booroodabin Divisional Board completed the Stratton Drain, a 2223ft (678m) culvert running from James St emptying into Longland St. The engineering work was contributed by G.C. Willcocks, later to own Wynberg in Brunswick St. The area was also known as the ‘Stratton flats’, since the first event for the Moreton Hunt Club’s 1869 season adopted a course which included, “running from the Stratton flats, over the water jumps, and into the Hon G Harris’ grounds (Newstead House).” In the 1870s, Childs’ paddock was being used by the East Moreton

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Farmers’ Association to host ploughing matches, while an old dwelling on Beulah Farm was put to use by a Mr M.B. Magill, a Sydney nurseryman, who used four or five acres surrounding the house to raise nursery stock for his Paragon Nursery. Thomas Childs’ talent for experimental farming obviously passed to his son David. In later years when he farmed at Nudgee, David Childs’ success with vines merited his being acknowledged as ‘the father of the Australian wine trade in Queensland’, with his “Toombul Vineyards” label winning many medals in Australia and abroad. Charles Melton ended his 1919 reminiscence by lamenting the passing of another old identity well known in Teneriffe and Newstead. This man had arrived in Brisbane around 1844 and for some years worked a pineapple farm on the present site of All Hallows’ Convent and grounds. Aged 90, his name was Daniel Skyring.

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What’s in a place-name? HISTORIAN Beryl Roberts, author of the recently published book Naming Brisbane: Origins of Brisbane’s Suburb & Locality Names, is to be the guest speaker at the New Farm and Districts Historical Society’s August meeting. “I intend to talk about placenaming and the origins of the suburb and locality names in and around New Farm,” Beryl said. All are welcome on Saturday August 23 at Merthyr Rd Uniting Church Centre, 2pm-4pm. Entry: $5 includes afternoon tea ($4 members). For more information, please contact Ross Garnett on 0409 498 402.

Comm Bank New Farm cuts services CBA’s decision to end teller service at its New Farm branch has irked customers with a woman calling the Village News to express concern about the impact on her elderly parents. Customers who wanted to transact with their passbook were being told by the Commonwealth Bank to use the Australia Post or they can go to the Fortitude Valley Branch. Queensland general manager Russell Giddings said the bank (which made a net profit after tax of $4.207 billion for the six months to December 31 last year) was ‘rolling out a new branch format in a number of locations, including our branch in New Farm”. Mr Giddings said new-style branches offered a mix of self-service options such as ATMs, instant cash and cheque deposit machines (including coin-deposit capability), coin-counting machines, coin-dispensing machines, NetBank terminals and free Wi-Fi, as well as video conferencing for personal and business banking and financial advice.

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WE’LL keep this brief but talk about socking it to ’em - Fortitude Valley has emerged as the men’s online underwear powerhouse in Australia as the nation’s top e-commerce sites are now based in the suburb. Valley residents and net entrepreneurs Michael Otway and Yean Lee bought the country’s top site, Dugg.com.au, in March and moved its operations, including warehousing, from Sydney to join their existing underwear websites, WearItOut.com.au and HotJocks.com.au. “We bought the competition,” Mr Otway said from his Valley office. The businessmen, who have been based in the Valley since 2007, were also awarded $4000 in May under council’s Budding Entrepreneurs Grant Program for an online shop with a twist they are developing. The e-commerce site, WinDiggity. com, will sell games, gizmos and gadgets and offer shoppers a random change to receive their purchase for free by playing an easy, fun game. “You can always win everything you buy, all the time,” Mr Otway said of the innovation. “It’s the gamification of retail … a bit of fun.” He said he would use the $4000 grant for advanced training in “analytics” so he could better track

Michael Otway and Yean Lee traffic to, on and leaving his website, and to gain an improved grasp of online advertising to attract customers to the site. Mr Otway said he was in charge of retail and marketing in the business before venturing online he was involved in NightOwl Convenience shops - and Mr Lee looked after the web development. They were building WinDiggity.com from scratch in-house, were both working 80-hour weeks, and made a deliberate decision to work in the suburb they lived. Mr Otway said that in the modern, digital economy it was possible to sell to the world from the Valley. The next step for WinDiggity.com, he said, was to raise $500,000 for advertising - including TV - and to buy stock. They also operate AllThatSheWants. com.au, a fashion and accessories e-shop targeting young women. Metaset Media’s David Ryan, of Teneriffe, also received a council grant of $2100 to help develop a mobile video app for journalists and crowdsourcing.

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Gentleman journalist and long-lunch lover passes By Pat McGuire “VERY, very sad this morning. I have just lost my favourite customer.” That was how my sparky little Asian newsagent lady on Commercial Rd, Newstead, broke the news that journalist James McCullough, 56, had passed away the night before. I don’t know her name, but she is the lady behind the counter at the newsagency opposite Wallace Bishop who starts everyone’s day with a smile and a laugh. But she had a tear in her eye in that early morning in July when she saw the notice on the front page of The Courier-Mail that “Jimmy” (to his Courier colleagues) had passed away. He’d come in every morning, collect his newspapers from her and stop for a chat. Every morning. James was a creature of habit. James lived nearby the newsagency and walked in daily to see what Courier sub-editors had done with his enormously popular City Beat column. He loved the Village area and lived off Commercial Rd in a modern apartment with his wife Laura and young son Thomas. (He also had two adult sons, Connor and Cameron.) We’d had a brief lunch on James St on a quiet Friday a few weeks

before his passing and what has not been widely reported is that he had suffered a stroke shortly after that meal. It looked grim early on, but James fought through and was looking forward to returning to work until a heart attack claimed his life. It was hard not to like the guy and even harder not to respect him. His 56 years on the planet had seen him travel the world many times. One of his recent trips was with that other character and long luncher, Clive Palmer, who took James to China and North America to promote his TITANIC ship building exploits. World traveller he may have been, but at the end of the day, James’s roots were embedded in the New Farm and Valley area he called home. It had everything James wanted. Plenty of interesting places to eat, good wine bars and a spread of people from the down and out to the well-heeled. James didn’t discriminate. He’d talk to anyone and everyone and was a friend to all. He hated snobbery and he hated politics. A New Zealander by birth, he joined The Courier-Mail in 1995. A love of the long lunch and red wine didn’t dull an impeccable memory and an ability to “join the dots” in any complicated issue that

arose around the boardrooms of Queensland business. That recall was also complemented by a long memory because if you dudded James and fed him a line that did not check out, he would yellow card you to the sin bin. When not writing his column, James turned his skills to the investigative arm of The Courier-Mail and was ferocious in tracking down business leaders, especially those in the mining area where he had strong links, who over-promised and underperformed. And of course, that didn’t endear him to everyone. On the odd occasions when challenged, James was able to use his intellect and wit to put his case. Always polite, he was no soft touch and had no time for any business contacts too big for their boots. New Zealand reds were his favourite drop and he especially liked a nice steak at Harveys on James St, followed by refreshing ale at the Cru Bar across the road. James hated the way that modern media was headed. He was never comfortable with the hi-tech world of News Corp, but loved his TV interviews on Sky News when they were chasing a local business expert to quiz. He liked to get out behind the desk with a tattered notebook

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James with wife Laura. and pen and not an electronic tablet or similar gadget within site. The lady at the news agency was right. It was a “very, very sad morning,” that awful day in July when we found out that James McCullough had passed away. Pat McGuire is the Managing Director of New Farm based marketing firm, Marketplace Communications and has known James McCullough for more than 10 years.

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Flock farewells Fr Leo Coote ABOUT 600 parishioners and friends attended a farewell service and lunch at the Holy Spirit Catholic church for Fr Leo Coote who has retired after 22 years as a priest at the New Farm parish. Fr Leo has moved out of his longterm residence in Brunswick St, New Farm (beside the Archbishop’s home, Wynberb), and will reside at a unit at Ashgrove. Aside from service to his parishioners, Fr Leo is renowned as a scholar of Shakespeare and the New Farm administrator even structured his 2005 humorous autobiography, My Life as a Bard Dream, around Shakespearean quotes. He has said that the idea for the book came to him while he was running a marathon, which is another of his interests. “It was during the toughest part of the marathon,” he said, “where most runners question their sanity and are fighting their way through that imaginary brick wall. “I heard a blast of Shakespearean humour from a fellow runner who apparently was also finding the going

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tough: ‘A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!’ was the earnest plea” from the runner quoting Henry V. Fr Leo was born at Beaudesert and was schooled at Marist College, Ashgrove, before attending the Catholic seminary at Banyo in northern Brisbane. After so many years at New Farm, there was some disquiet among parishioners when the Archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Reverend Mark Coleridge, decided to move Fr Leo from his role and residence. Village News writer Gary Balkin, who attended the farewell, said there were seven speakers, including Catharine Bourke and Michael Alcorn, the comedian and former local altar boy. Balkin reported: “One man, one of New Farm’s most respected and generous, completed his speech by saying: ‘We as Christians are taught to forgive. It’s part of our faith. So now we must forgive.’ ” After three months of long-service leave Fr Coote will retire to Ashgrove but he will still preside at baptisms, weddings and funerals for friends, and sometimes preside at weekend Mass.

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JOIN forces with friends or colleagues for a community lawn bowls tournament like no other! Village News is seeking all corporate and public members in the local community to compete in the next Jack Attack Barefoot Bowls Competition on September 9. The New Farm Bowls Club will once again host the friendly competition which was last held in February, attracting more than 155 players and 12 teams. Organiser and club member Neil Peach said there had been so much early interest in the tournament that he hoped to see more new players and more money raised for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. “It won’t matter if you have never touched a lawn bowl. “We are opening the greens to players who want to practise two weeks before the tournament begins. “We just want to see the whole New Farm and surrounds community come together again for a fun way to help the Neighbourhood Centre continue its valuable work.” Over four Tuesday nights in September, 16 teams of three will battle it out for one hour on the green over two sets of five ‘ends’ that make up each game. The team that wins the most games after the four weeks will be awarded the Village News Jack Attack Cup.

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NFNC’s Fiona Hunt, Ray White New Farm players Tom Lyne and Katie Adams and NFBC’s Roy Toohey “There are no age restrictions and no registered bowlers are allowed to participate. “We just want you to have fun, whether you participate for all the weeks or just one week. “Any group of people from a business house, workgroup, friends or family can nominate a team - think up a crazy name that everyone will remember or want to forget! But hurry, there’s only room for 16 teams each week,” Neil said. “The composition of your team can change from week to week – you just need any three people each week.” Register interest at www. newfarmbowls.sportingpulse.net

THE New Farm Bowls Club has taken out the inaugural Village News Challenge and Shield bowls competitions at the club on June 28. About 70 bowlers from New Farm, sister club Merthyr and the Windsor Bowls Club battled it out in what organiser Neil Peach described as an “extremely competitive event played in a very positive spirit”. He said the morning Challenge competition aimed to be a lot more social, featuring men’s and women’s teams from New Farm and Merthyr, while the afternoon Shield competition was a fierce among some star players. “Connie, Irene and Maureen had standout games for the Merthyr ladies while Neale and Starsky shone for the men. Meanwhile New Farm players Betty, Denise, Spoon and John Maguire were absolutely rock solid in the morning,” he said. “In the afternoon Shield competition, Brownie, Tiger and Ray Bax were on song for Windsor while Bazza, Mel and Patrick shone for New Farm.” While both sessions drew substantial cheer squads for all three clubs, Peach said the most positive aspect of the competition was the camaraderie. “One of the fantastic things to come from the Village News Shield and Challenge was that the ladies from New

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New Farm’s Roy Toohey with Merthyr’s Phil Shilvock Farm and Merthyr have joined ranks to form a pennants team (a type of formal competition between clubs), but they are also now planning a joint bowls carnival next year to involve players from all over Brisbane. “Windsor has also agreed to host next year’s Challenge - all this inspired by the camaraderie of the day.” The popularity of lawn bowls at New Farm has been rising recently and some promising new faces have started training for the next season of formal competitions, Peach said. New Farm Bowls Club is located at 969 Brunswick St, New Farm. Visit newfarmbowls.com.au for more information.

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TENERIFFE residents noticing some banging and clanging this month should look over to the Bulimba ferry terminal where construction work on an upgrade was due to start on August 5. The work would also affect the Teneriffe-Bulimba cross-river ferry until the upgrade’s anticipated opening by the end of the year, council project manager Mark Theobald wrote in a letter to residents. “Residents and businesses in Bulimba and Teneriffe may notice an increase in noise associated with these construction works,” Mr Theobald wrote. “We will attempt to minimise disruptions where possible.” He wrote that the Bulimba terminal would close while the upgrade was under way, that no CityCats would run from the terminal, and that the Teneriffe-Bulimba ferry would shut for the duration. “Anyone wanting to access Bulimba via the river could catch a CityCat from Teneriffe ferry terminal to Apollo Rd or Hawthorne ferry terminal, and from there catch the new 237 – Ferry Replacement Service bus. “Existing bus services in the area will continue to operate as per current arrangements.” The Bulimba ferry terminal upgrade will involve:

by Alan Blair they’re really saying is that they’d like their team to take some initiative and suggest solutions instead of dumping every issue on the boss’s desk. The conventional approach to discouraging this behaviour is a strict “Don’t come to me with problems, come to me with solutions” stance. If you’ve experienced this frustration, it’s important to understand this approach can lead to more proactive, problem-solving employees (if done the right way). But it can also bring undesirable side effects such as the stifling of communication and ensuring that problems don’t come to light until they’re full-blown crises. There is a difference between complaining and pointing out legitimate problems that are a barrier to organisational performance. Many managers adopt the “solutions not problems” mantra as a way of stopping workplace whiners wasting their time.

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OH, that amazing feeling you have when the blankets are wrapped around your warm, snug body on a winter’s morning! You stick your foot out the side of the bed to see how cold it is, and then quickly pull it back inside as the temperature is icy! How the heck am I meant to get out of bed? Does this sound like your morning ritual? Don’t worry you are not the only one. This time of year is when animals take that long nap, otherwise known as hibernation. We don’t hibernate, but it can feel far more difficult getting out of bed on those cold, frosty mornings then it does in the middle of summer. This is not a sign that we need more sleep in winter, however, as our sleep cycle is regulated by light. As the sun fades, the pineal gland produces more melatonin, which makes us want to sleep. When morning comes, the gland will stop producing the hormone, which helps us wake up. Because winter has longer nights, we feel the need to sleep more because melatonin is produced over more hours. Jose Rubio, manager at Sleepy’s

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tonyjonesdiary by Tony Jones Merthyr Village is bustling with people purchasing last-minute items for dinner. All are anxious for the warmth of hearthside and home. In front of the New Farm Deli, vehicles circle like carrion-eaters in search of vacant car space. The impatient toot of car horns rend the cold night air. Making our way past the optometrist, Beau and I are suddenly waylaid by two conspicuously soignee young men. Their manner of dress, even by New Farm standards, could only be described as astonishingly exotic. Both are encased in buttoned-up, full length velvet coats. The taller of the two in vermillion, while the shorter

man is breathtakingly adorned in rich cobalt blue. These splendid jackets, bedizened with gold braid and buttons fall in graceful folds over skinny black jeans. On their feet they wear matching gold sneakers. Reluctantly dragging my eyes from the wonder of their aureate high-tops, I am next transfixed by the arrangement of their hair. The men’s tonsorial affectations are so acute in execution it’s enough to cause one’s eyes to water. Hair the colour of a raven’s wing rise from pale foreheads in identical vertiginous quiffs while the sides and back are clipped so close, naked scalp is painfully visible. “Oh look more French,” exclaims the shorter of the two in accents so fruity it sounds as if he may have swallowed an entire orchard of plums. “We just saw a Renault and now we come across a French Poodle!” he cries excitedly and waves a languid hand in the direction of Beau. Beau, normally insouciant in the face of admiration, is suddenly shy and darts behind my legs. Turning to me the taller one fixes me with an assessing eye and says, “You’re French also.” It’s more a statement than an enquiry. “No, I’m Australian,” I feel compelled to correct.

“But you were wearing a trench coat this morning at Chouquette.” “Yes, that’s correct.” “So you are French! At least your parents are French?” interjects my relentless inquisitor. “No, my father is English and my mother was four generations Australian,” I say, growing more than a little bemused at the Dadaesque direction this conversation was taking. “Oh really! You’re really quite ordinary then?” says the shorter one looking unbelievably disappointed, his countenance an exercise in peevishness. Feeling by now, slightly prosaic, if not resentful and put upon, I respond: “Well, I’m more than ordinary. I rather see myself as extraordinary.” The play on words and my feeble attempt at hauteur are met with the most crushing disdain. “Extraordinary?” they bleat in unison. Their carefully manicured brows form perfect exclamation marks, a reaction to the temerity of my over-confident observation. “We certainly don’t think so!” they sniff dismissively and then with a theatrical flourish of their velvet coats they are gone, leaving behind them the distinct waft of Christian Dior’s Poison and a faintly disturbing miasma of ill will. Later that evening, at dinner, I tell

Hebe about my bruising encounter with the two sartorialists. She is quick to explain, “Darling, obviously not New Farmers. They must be some dreadful tourists from the outer suburbs!” “Oh?” I say perplexedly. “Why do you say that?” “People from New Farm would know that Poodles are German, not French!” says Hebe with annihilating certitude. I do adore Hebe. So clever for her to see immediately it was all about Beau and nothing to do with me whatsoever. I really must stop thinking that it is always about me!

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How to really nail the art of hanging with the crowd ARE you having difficulties squeezing your art on to your home walls? Do you find the idea of stacking your old or new acquisitions in the

VillageArts by Kerry Gillett garage draped in rejected towels depressing? Then perhaps the idea of the “salon hang” is for you. Enjoying art is one of life’s great pleasures. The salon-style of hanging involves grouping your artworks, photographs, sculptures etc. versus hanging a single artwork on each wall. The benefit of the salon-style hang is that it allows more of your personal treasures to be displayed whilst creating your own personal gallery. The style of hanging paintings dates back to 1667 when the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture began exhibiting the works of recent graduates. In order to fit them all in one room, the curators, usually fellow art students, would arrange the works next to and on top

of each other, from floor to ceiling. By the 19th century private art clubs and collectors used salonstyle hanging to emphasise the complexity and richness of their collection and as a way to shift the “object of admiration” from one individual work to an entire collection. Today individual collectors gravitate towards salon-style hangs for aesthetics, interior design, and space-creating ideas. With the salon-style hang we want to achieve a “wonderwall” by a dynamic arrangement. We hope to have interplay between the whole and its individual parts. Before creating your salonstyle hang, consider not only your furnishings and lighting but also the background colour of the wall. When choosing a central piece, consider how you will arrange your other works. You may wish to place more important works at eye level and less important could be hung high or low. The pieces you display don’t have to be similar, but they should relate in some way. There could be similar colouring, framing, style or theme that brings them together. Once you have considered these

A salon hang, including a figurine and window. things, you can create your salonstyle hang. If you are computer friendly, David DeSandro’s Masonry http://masonry.desandro.com can be used. By uploading images of the works you wish to group, this program calculates the positions of every image in order to generate a wall of different sized images. If you like a more hands-on approach you can create your hang on the floor or take photos of the artworks you are thinking of, cut paper templates of each piece, then tape them on to the wall. While your art wall can feature framed pieces and mirrors, it can also include small figurines or sculptures by using display shelves. Memorabilia or ceramics can add dimension among a wall of square and rectangular shapes.

There is a drawback associated with the salon-style. While works of art can play off each other, some can only be enjoyed one piece at a time. Even astonishing works can sometimes get lost when grouped with or displayed too closely with others. Sometimes rather than converting your entire space into an immersive salon, consider having individual walls and small salon-style hangs combined. The salon-style can be a work in progress. It does not need to be static. Works can be moved in or out. Text, photography, and other cultural items can be included to create a new installation. The viewer of your salon hang will automatically be creating their own narrative and enjoy putting images in relationship to each other.

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New Farm’s Raineri banks $15,000 YOUNG musician Alex Raineri has University, from which he has been picked up $15,000 as this year’s awarded a $25,000 scholarship. winner of the Kerikeri International Back in Brisbane after the Kerikeri Piano Competition in New Zealand. win enjoying a semester break, he was Raineri beat a field of 54 entrants rehearsing with local group Kupka’s from 15 countries on his way to also Piano, which he helped found, for earning the Jill Cottle award for the their next concert at The Judith Wright Best Sonata. Centre in Fortitude Valley where NZ concert pianist Kupka’s are also Michael Houstoun, the resident contemporary competition patron, music ensemble. said: “Alex arrived ANAM head Paul ready to play and did Dean sang Raineri’s so with tremendous praises. Alex Raineri assurance and “I have been a huge p19 mastery. fan of Alex’s ever since “The Berg sonata I heard him perform in and Messiaen’s his early teens. Le Loriot were “His achievements magnificent, both at ANAM this year refined and played with have been remarkable great understanding. and his win in this “Also excellent were prestigious competition his Brahms Intermezzo, is a great credit to Vine Bagatelles and his tireless hard work, Alex Raineri on the cover of the Granados piece. and the great care of Village News in May 2010. “Throughout the the piano department competition Alex here at ANAM led by demonstrated a winning combination Timothy Young. of hands, head and heart,” Houstoun “Of course on a personal level I said. always hold a special cheer for my Raineri attends the Australian fellow Brisbane-ites who continue to be National Academy of Music in successful all over the world and keep Melbourne (ANAM) where he is popping up in leading positions and on studying a Masters offered jointly with the podium for competitions all over,” Queensland Conservatorium Griffith Dean said. May 2010

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villagenews WHAT makes Sami run? Sami Palmer is a very fit, energetic young American woman who lives and works at Bowen Hills, and is a crossfit instructor at Crossfit Equipped gym. Before we explain to the un-informed what crossfit training entails, first we must know Sami’s story ...

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Sami Palmer’s story starts in Salt Lake City, Utah, a city surrounded by seven world-class ski resorts. Sami, who was raised in a remarkable, happy family was a gymnast from the age of four, and transitioned into being an international competitor in aerial skiing. Some of the ski resorts around her home town include Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley and Brighton. This gave Sami an opportunity to pursue a career in aerial skiing, which many gymnasts excel at. Sami made the USA development ski team, and looked destined for Olympic selection until she was injured. The long hours of squad training combined with her work as a jewellery consultant didn’t allow much free time. She then became a certified crossfit trainer. Her family is remarkable because her dad, an inventor and the quintessimal handyman, got his family behind him in building houses totally by themselves. Sami smiled at the memory: “Dad would buy a block of land, move the family motor home onto the block as our base, and teach us all to do structural, framing, electrical, plumbing, cement work – he was a jack-of-all-trades who ensured all inspections were passed; and he taught us all those jobs. He completed six houses in all, sold them, and it was great for family

togetherness.” Sami’s parents had three children, Sami and her two older brothers, when a decade after Sami’s birth, a set of twins, 11 months old, landed on their doorstep. Distant relatives had proven to be poor parents, and no one else wanted the responsibility of raising them. So Sami now has a younger brother and sister, adopted and loved. No doubt they will learn the house-building trade. “Dad was a successful inventor,” Sami reminisced. “Must be in the blood, because his grandfather built the first ski lift in the US at the local Brighton Ski Resort. My uncle still manages that resort.” When asked if she skied there at Brighton, Sami stated: “I love it there, that’s where I learned how to ski, but when I was part of the US ski team we were based mainly at Park City.” She then met a young Aussie on a working holiday visa, and journeyed to Brisbane 15 months ago. When they split their relationship, Sami loved our town, her job, and stayed. Since being in Australia, Sami, now 24, has attained a certificate in scuba diving, enjoys surfing, going to New Farm markets, rockclimbing at the Kangaroo Point cliffs, hiking around Mt Tamborine and Mt Tibrogargen, swimming and pool diving. Her present boyfriend David has taken her to Suncorp stadium for Origin, Broncos and Reds matches. She loves the games and atmosphere but was raised on a spectator’s regime of American football. Sami misses her aerial skiing – one can sense it when she says: “Flying through the air is the best feeling in the world.” Although Sami enjoys living in Australia she misses her skiing on the soft powder slopes of home. “I have not yet found Aussie ski slopes to my liking,” she said. “I miss the colder weather back home.” Colder weather means heavier snow in our

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Sami Palmer from Crossfit Equipped Gym alpine slopes, no doubt. It is at Christmas of course that Sami misses home most … “Christmas Day breakfast to us is like your Christmas Day lunch,” she described mistily: “My grandma’s extra special breakfast is a source of joy to me - cheesy egg, scones with honeybutter, hash-browns, pitchers

start with body-weight routines up to workouts with weights. The workout challenges the member, according to age and fitness levels, to perform multiple exercises using different body muscles.’ Sami enlarged on my research: “Within the hour of class time, the workouts change daily to incorporate

Her family is remarkable because her dad, an inventor and the quintessimal handyman, got his family behind him in building houses totally by themselves. of OJ. Grandma makes all those unbelievably well.” Sami is awaiting a bridging visa for a further two years. She loves being an instructor at Crossfit Equipped. She told me: “There are five Crossfit gyms in Bowen Hills, and about 500 in Australia.” The writer thought he should research what a crossfit workout entailed, just in case he got the urge … ‘Crossfit gyms have swept America and are now sweeping the world. They say it can work for everyone – everyone from ex-footballers to ballerinas to grandmothers which is a fairly wide spectrum, but one can

Olympic lifting, gymnastics movements and endurance training. Every workout is scored so you can see your fitness level progressing. “The types of workouts have names like Cindy, Nance, Murph, Fran, Chelsea and Barbara. The ‘Cindy’ routine for beginners consists of just 5, 10 and 15 repetitions of simple exercises, no weights. Some workouts have three minute rests in between rounds; the hero workout ‘Murph’ is a mile run, and with three minute rests in between, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, then another mile run.” Whew. Go, Sami girl!

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Footprints spreads reach to help more GROWING from strength to strength, Footprints (formerly New Farm Community Options) is synonymous with providing community-based services to people from diverse backgrounds in the Brisbane region. The organisation has remained a constant pillar of support in the past 20 years, servicing more than 1000 annually including older people and their families, people with disabilities or mental health issues, the homeless and those experiencing social and financial disadvantage. Chief executive Cherylee Treloar said the expansion of Footprints, due to the growth of services, meant relocation to their new premises in Fortitude Valley within 2015. “We are also excited to extend our services in aged care, as well as mental health across the river to the south of Brisbane,” she said.

Ensuring the programs Footprints offers are delivered successfully are dedicated teams of staff including case managers who work with individuals and families around what services are important to them for better health and wellbeing; in-home carers and support staff who assist older people and younger people with disability to live independently and gain access to the community with transport and assistance. “We also have homeless outreach teams operating from several locations within inner north and west Brisbane that help people sustain their tenancies, access health services amongst other types of assistance,” she said. Footprints is located at 105 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe. Enquiries on services are welcome. footprintsinc.org.au or by telephone on 3252 3488.

FOOTPRINTS’ annual Art Exhibition event will be held on August 28, celebrating the creative arts of many clients through music, photography, sketches and painting. Ms Treloar said it was a wonderful, non-invasive, expressive way for clients to enjoy and reap the reward from their artwork through the sale of each art piece via a silent auction on the night. Art Exhibition will be held at 5 Julia St, New Farm, at 5:30pm for 6pm start. Visit footprintsinc.org.au.

NEW Farm Park is to fill with walkers for Parkinson’s Queensland’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Walk in the Park, on August 31. More than 1000 people are expected to participate in the leisurely 4km walk that starts at New Farm Park before meandering through the picturesque boardwalks of the Brisbane River. With the event now in its sixth year running, Parkinson’s Queensland chief executive Helen Crew said teams were central to the success of reaching the fundraising goal of $100,000. “It’s the perfect day out for friends, organisations, colleagues and even the whole family, including the family pooch. Families can enjoy free entertainment, food and activities for the kids whilst raising critical funds for Parkinson’s support, education, awareness and research services,” she said. Proceeds from the event will go towards support services, information, education and research provided by Parkinson’s Queensland. “Our ultimate aim is to provide Parkinson’s nurses to help care for people with Parkinson’s in their own home which in turn will help to delay entry into nursing homes and hospitals,” Ms Crew said. The disease is the second most

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Elaine Hickox at New Farm Park common degenerative progressive neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s, causing tremors, rigidity, postural instability, difficulty talking, walking and swallowing, reduced facial expression, and in some cases, depression and dementia. It affects each individual differently in the nature and severity of symptoms, the rate at which the condition progresses; and their response to treatment. There is currently no known cure. It is estimated that more than 17,000 Queenslanders and more than 80,000 Australians live with Parkinson’s. Visit parkinsonswalkqld.com.au to register, donate or fundraise to make a difference. August 2014 villagenews

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king prawns, this rich noodle soup was overloaded with mussels, fish, tofu and squid. It was warming and sweet and I happily lapped up the last of every drop. Impeccable service and a complimentary pot of jasmine tea topped off the delectable meal.

Little Larder raises the bar

Larder on Merthyr Rd. This chef knows the food scene and he’s working it very, very well. Nestled quite happily on the corner of this quiet pocket of New Farm, the Little Larder is anything but little and their breakfast menu is anything but ordinary. Start with the Toasted Muesli Acai Bowl laced with an array of nuts and modern obligatories such as goji berries, chia and coconut yoghurt. Then try the Crispy Polenta cake with grilled field mushroom, roast pumpkin, charred broccolini poached eggs, feta and chili jam. The food was amazing and a must try ... and the coffee was great too.

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DEEP in the belly of Fortitude Valley on Wickham St is a tribute to modern Asian cuisine and a fusion of authentic Thai, Malaysian and Chinese favourites. Jujuba Asia is a colourful and contemporary restaurant, and it was here that I found my favourite Asian dish, the seafood laksa. Presented to me in a generous bowl, brimming with

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YOU will think all of your breakfasts have come at once when you sit and peruse the menu at the Little

WITH a Colombian background, coffee runs in Natalia’s blood. Her skills as a barista and her love and understanding of the coffee bean production and roasting process position her perfectly as not only a connoisseur but also an expert barista. Located directly opposite New Farm Park on Sydney St, Natalia feels it is the perfect spot to enjoy her coffee (which incidentally is cheaper than the average café) and loves having the park as her

backdrop. Her other skill is Mexican cooking - something she hopes she will be able to showcase with a Mexican night coming up soon ... watch this space.

No need to break the mould

ALWAYS open and consistently good, the Great Bar and Restaurant is the Spring Hill local that people have come to know and love. A mainstay of the original menu - the Great’s signature Peking Duck Spring Rolls, which couldn’t be more delicious, served with a pickled vegetable salad. Favourites such as the Caesar Salad are mixed in with eclectic choices including Italian, Mediterranean and Asian-inspired dishes. Burgers may have made a resurgence on the Brisbane food

FOOD • WINE • DINING scene but the Great has been putting up their version of the grain-fed Angus Beef Burger forever. It comes served with some pretty mean crispy onion rings and my bet is the hungriest customer is going to be hard-pressed to finish this meal.

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THERE’S more than meets the eye where Sushi Farm on Merthyr Rd is concerned. I almost missed it, but when I found this unassuming shop right in the middle of New Farm village, I was rewarded with really fast and pleasant service. The salmon and prawn sushi combination plate got my tick, but

the menu also caters for lovers of other Japanese foods. Grab your pork katsudon or chicken karaage here and enjoy authentically prepared, fresh ingredients.

Mumm’s the word?

THE Brunswick Hotel is definitely back in business with the opening of Stage One of their newly renovated garden bar and bistro. Patrons can sip on a glass of Mumm for just $10 and taste their time away with a wide new menu selection. Standouts on the all-day and night tapas menu include the spiced ginger pork belly with an Asian slaw dressed in a tasty master stock and the seared scallops in a bed of seaweed corn purée with chorizo. Head chef Brett Dorrstein has done wonders with the new menu to create an extensive feast of options underpinned by robust flavours. Friday nights are going to have a whole new sophisticated vibe, sipping on a choice of selected wines or boutique ales and ciders off the tap, under the stars in the garden bar. Stage One may have been launched but wait because there’s more to the Brunswick where that came from in October when the contemporary new doors to this old Valley stalwart will be flung open to a whole new artdeco look and perhaps a new, more food-wise crowd.

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Gelato artisans add twice the flavour Spring Hill to come alive PLANNING is under way for the inaugural Spring Hill Alive festival at Boundary St on October 14. Recognising the suburb as one of the most significant and oldest in Brisbane, Kinetic Events managing director Murray Sutherland said the festival would highlight the past while showcasing the talent of local community and businesses. “As part of acknowledging Spring Hill’s history and to celebrate what the suburb has to offer now and into the future, we have a theme of ‘feast for the senses’. “Visitors can expect plenty of experiences for touch, smell, sound and taste,” he said. “We will also be celebrating the original Spring Hill Fair and its founder Cecilia McNally, MBE, and ensure that the festival evolves each year and remains fresh and sustainable.” Council has provided $10,000 in funding for the festival. For details go to springhillalive.com. au or Spring Hill Alive on Facebook.

WORKING in finance roles in Italy for accountancy giant Deloitte gave new business owners Matteo Casone and Matteo Zini the upper hand when it came to starting their own business in Teneriffe. What you might not expect for two young economics professionals, is

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that the business they chose to spend their time, money and efforts on would be the art of gelato making. Those finance degrees have taught these Bolognian men diligence, precision and absolute determination to see through their dream and realise their passion for the art of gelato making here in Australia. After searching for the best place to set up shop in the greater Brisbane area, La Macelleria settled in Florence St in Teneriffe in July, carefully selected for its location, ensuring the marketplace was ripe and ready for educating locals and visitors to this popular precinct about

the creation of real gelato. “Our dream was to bring an authentic gelato experience to Australia,” Matteo Zini said. “We felt that there was no traditional gelateria here like the ones at home in Bologna, and we wanted to bring that experience to people.” The name La Macelleria is Italian for butchery. The place where the original gelateria was established was an old and historical butchery in Bologna and so the name and the characteristics of the old building were kept. All recipes from the original La Macelleria have been brought across the world to the Australian gelateria for the benefit of locals. Customers can watch the whole gelato process at the store in La Macelleria’s ‘Laboratorio Del Gelato’ where Matteo and Matteo take their audience through each step demonstrating the use of fresh ingredients and how they transform them into a delicious gelato product using traditional artisanal skills. They make a range of sorbets and gelato fresh everyday on the premises using real ingredients and nothing artificial. All flavour ingredients including chocolate, nuts, pralines and fresh fruits are freshly prepared as required. The machinery used in the laboratorio is traditionally Italian, dating back to 1927.

Matteo Casone & Matteo Zini “The process is highly technical, using temperature, precise measurements, the right ingredients and timing to achieve the perfect result,” Matteo Casone said. “The difference between La Macelleria and an ordinary gelato shop is our laboratory - it’s a chemistry process not a cooking process.” The flavours include traditional Italian stracciatella through to the more familiar cassata. There are 25 gelatos to choose from and about five sorbets available daily. “It’s not a secret, this is the real gelato experience and we want to share it with everyone.” The two Matteos have fallen in love with Australia and the Teneriffe area and hope to educate and demonstrate to people through daily production and formal workshops, what real gelato can and should taste like.

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villagenews New-look hotel creates local jobs THE Peninsula may have a new social hub in an old friend but the redevelopment of the Brunswick Hotel comes with an added bonus of creating 35 jobs. Venue manager Brad Whitton was overwhelmed when more than 600 people sent resumes, interviewing more than 120 before deciding on the final 35. Mr Whitton, a New Farm resident, said the biggest draw was from the local community proving many liked to work and live in the same area. “From a business point of view it

New Farm’s Ash Grant is great to have people working from within the area because it creates a real sense of ownership of the community,” he said. New Farm’s Ash Grant, 24, was one local thrilled to score a job near home.Stage One of the redevelopment opened on July 15. Mr Whitton said work would continue with a grand opening of the completed project in October.

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India pale lager, also outscoring Redoak and Queensland’s well-established and regarded Burleigh Brewing. The Beacon’s 3 Bolt snagged a silver in the international-style pale ale category, as did its Cross Knot Kolsch in other-style pale ale, its Barbary Coast in American-style brown ale (well ahead of Tasmania’s respected Moo Brew), and its Penny in robust porter. Newstead also picked up a silver for its Two to the Valley American-style IPA, a bronze for its 21 Foot 7 Inches in the regular/ brown porter, bronze for Whiskey au Go Go in barley/wheat wine, and their dry and medium ciders also earned a bronzes.

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A NEW wave of Australian art is she said. “From art college to the coming to Fortitude Valley with an working world, Bosz Gallery is an exciting new gallery to open on interim for them. My artists are August 15. encouraged to enter competitions Bosz (pronounced Boss) Gallery and other exhibitions to help them Contemporary Art space is the become established.” brainchild of Suzy Bosznay, whose The gallery’s inaugural exhibition passionate journey with art has will feature Brisbane artist Ross taken her from post-graduate Woodrow who is also a professor studies in Italy to a decade-long and director at Griffith University. tenure as a Queensland College The art space will be of Art teacher and owning an art transformed into a wall tattoo investment business. parlour, with striking images Owning sourced from a gallery drawing manuals had been a that have been Bosz Gallery will open on August 15 combined lifelong reverie about which at 4/9 Doggett St, Fortitude Valley. into original Suzy feels Official opening on August 22 from compositions. “incredibly “We’re very 5pm-8pm. Web: boszgallery.com lucky” to have excited to have Tel: 3358 5156 finally realised. Ross as our She hopes opening artist. Bosz will I like to have become a gateway for emerging artists that do interesting work artists to gain exposure for and and he is a great conceptual continue their work after study, thinker,” Suzy said. “The gallery as the transition to full-time work will continue to show a very diverse could take up to 10 years. range of modern and ground “I have seen many artists breaking art. Our next exhibition struggle to find work and I on September 10 will feature Perth understand what they go through jeweller Sonya Kelly, whose work on this journey. Many graduates with semi-precious and precious are forced to forego their dreams stones is unlike anything I’ve ever and chase other career paths,” seen before.”

Spring Hill Launch

Photos by Jaishiri Johnstone THE Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce launched the Spring Hill Alive event at Hotel Urban.

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Alexander Forbes, Andrew Squires & Bernadette Young

Jane Barr Tomson, Murray Sutherland & Sarah Doroazario Kelly Huntley, Jay Clake and David Morgan

Adam Garton, Joanna Kane & Stephen Mason

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Get ready for a Communication Breakdown SECRETS will be uncovered, a cry for help ignored, and misunderstanding and miscommunication abound in an evening of four short plays by local playwrights being staged at New Farm Nash Theatre. The plays, God’s Little Joke, Dead Ahead, and Kaboom! by Don Sanderson, and Two Men on a Park Bench by Greg Stone, Richard Lamont and Rob Doran form part of the Month of Sundays series. Jointly directed by David Bentley and Brenda White Don, Sanderson’s plays feature an ensemble cast: Liliana Macarone, Lawson and Mitchell Bell, their mother Melinda Bell and their father Phil Bell, David Bentley, Adrienne Costello, Marc Petzke and Olivia Pinwill. The two men on a park bench are Greg Stone and Richard Lamont. The plays, as Communication Breakdown, run on Sundays at 6pm on August 10, 17, 24 and 31. Tickets are $12-$15. For bookings phone: 3379 4775; email: nashtheatre4@bigpond.com; or visit www.trybooking.com/93638 On August 17 there will be a special charity performance for beyondblue. Tickets $17-$20. Nash Theatre is at 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm.

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Modern Masterpiece in historic New Farm home! 34 NEW FARM, 55 MOUNTFORD ROAD A DOUBLE POSITIVE...

FAMILY TO PART WITH HISTORICAL HOME

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Modern Masterpiece in Historic New Farm Home!

New Farm, 55 Mountford Road

AUCTION

Nestled in Mountford Road amongst some of New FarmÂ´s most iconic homes, this historic residence has undergone a transformation which rejoices the grandeur of yesteryear. Harmoniously integrating a modern refurbishment and single level extension which links to the original home to create a landmark property - celebrating the very finest architecture across two centuries. The owners have decided it is time to move on after years of wonderful family memories and have given clear instructions to sell on Auction day.

Saturday, 16 August 2014, 10:00 am

Ray White New Farm

On site, if not SOLD prior Tom Lyne 0423 696 862 tom.lyne@raywhite.com www.rwnf.com 07 3358 0603

ING M O C H FORTUCTION A

Forthcoming Auction - Open & Airy On The Park! New Farm, 17/140 Sydney Street Located directly opposite New Farm Park on Sydney Street, this immaculate two bedroom apartment is an absolute must to see and is sure to impress. To be within a stone’s throw of New Farm Park is the kind of lifestyle that people long for, and one only needs to step inside this phenomenal space to truly grasp what’s on offer. Boasting a wealth of luxurious finishes, this perfectly positioned top floor Caravele apartment is positioned to enjoy panoramic views of Queensland’s iconic New Farm Park, the Brisbane Powerhouse and beyond. Entertaining knows no bounds as this true New Farm penthouse offers an enviable lifestyle of relaxed indoor and outdoor living throughout.

Ray White New Farm

AUCTION Forthcoming Auction Tom Lyne 0423 696 862 tom.lyne@raywhite.com www.rwnf.com 07 3358 0603

TOM LYNE

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We have recently sold our home in New Farm, and had the pleasure of being guided through this process by the delightful Tom Lyne from Ray White. We knew from the very moment we met Tom that he was the right person for the job to assist our family through the daunting experience of selling our most valuable asset. He made the process a pure joy, kept us continually updated throughout the entire marketing campaign, and secured a great price for our home at auction, well above our reserve. Tom has an excellent local knowledge, a strong track record of sales in the area and an extensive network of contacts. If you are considering selling your home, we have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the area. You will be beyond impressed!

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116 Heal St, New Farm - Sam & Georgie Robson

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116 HeaL ST, NeW FaRM SOLd - above reserve at auction $1,505,000

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16/27 CuNNINgHaM ST, NeWSTead

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54/73 OxLade dR, NeW FaRM SOLd – prior to auction $473,000

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31 HeTHeRINgTON, HeRSTON SOLd – at auction $591,000

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Stunning Rare Mirvac Offering Newstead, 16/27 Cunningham Street Rarely does the discerning buyer have a second chance at the pick of the crop, this 116m2 triumph of high echelon apartment living was bought directly from the developer’s and is now being offered as a rare opportunity to buy into one of Brisbane’s finest addresses. This home boast’s the finest of Mirvacs finishing’s and clever floor-plan. As an owner occupier or for an investor, this outstanding apartment is a coveted acquisition located in a market leading residential development. This apartment is without equivalent in the PARK development when it comes to position, outlook and lifestyle on offer.

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First time ever offered to the market! New Farm, 27 elystan road

There is no question that this is one of the most unique offerings to the New Farm market in a long time, with its 506sqm corner position fronting both elystan road and Lower Bowen Terrace - locales rich in local history and exuding a level of desirability that not many others can boast.

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There is little doubt that the blue-chip location of this remarkable early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property will draw interest from far and wide, with houses on elystan road as rare as any in the area! vendors have made the enormous decision to pack up and relocate and this property absolutely will be sold on auction day! All interest is encouraged!

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23rd August 2014 @ 11:30am, On Site Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591

www.rwnf.com 07 3254 1022

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Exquisite penthouse boasting 311sqm of luxury! Kangaroo Point, 35/89 Lambert Street Beautifully designed and crafted by the renowned Tom Dooley, this luxurious penthouse encapsulates the ultimate in prestige living with no expense spared and presented in stunning condition throughout. • 311sqm over two floors with some of the best views in Brisbane • Architectural masterpiece with amazing sense of space • Unparalleled quality of finish throughout Every once in a while, a property comes to the market which sets a benchmark for luxury living and the ultimate in lifestyle and convenience.

AUCTION 20th August 2014 @ 6pm, Ray White New Farm Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591 brandon.wortley@raywhite.com Peter McDonald 0407 026 165 peterj.mcdonald@raywhite.com www.rwnf.com 07 3254 1022

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Contemporary Home in the Heart of New Farm New Farm 115 Terrace Street You will be stunned upon entering this inner city sanctuary. This free standing 2 level town home featuring a very functional design & separate living zones is a perfect low maintenance home to raise a growing family. Great indoor-outdoor entertainment deck with built-in BBQ & city outlook. Extra large garage for 2 side by side cars + ample storage.

Ray White New Farm

Auction Wednesday, 20 August 2014 from 6pm Simon Petrie 0439 668 867 simon.petrie@raywhite.com www.simonspiel.com 07 3254 1022

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Striking 2 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Spring Hill Spring Hill, 101 Bowen Street Located in the picturesque Spring Hill Gardens, this lovely home is just minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk to the CBD, with local shops, cafes and restaurants right at your doorstep. Featuring two generous bedrooms split over two levels, this gorgeous unit offers more with an extra mezzanine.

Ray White New Farm

Sale $459,000 Sam Mayes 0402 094 553 sam.mayes@rawhite.com raywhite.com/123456 07 3254 1022

A Double Positive..

“One of the major banks have just announced a 5 year rate at 4.99%, this is the first 5 year rate under 5%.” I pushed him, why does this matter? “Well, if you buy a property for $400,000 and you can get a rent of $400 per week then, $400 x 52 / $400,000 = 5.2%.” He went on “This means that with an interest rate of 4.99 % one of your landlords can basically hold a property where the rent covers the outgoings.”

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With Haesley Cush

Sooo obviously there’s plenty of talk about the positivity in the market and how prices are now moving. But traditionally when this happens some negative talk comes in too. And by negative talk, I mean negative gearing! But the talk that I’m hearing, based a lot on the current interest rates, is that positively gearing a property is a real option in the market.

Now look, this is very crude and doesn’t include vacancy, fees or an included deposit, but I’m sure you can see the possibility. Further, Paul went

Here’s how one broker (Paul Hixon from Loan Market) put it to me this week:

There is something unusual about a positive-positive market and it’s hard to imagine it lasting? When you can balance a rent roughly around your costs and receive the benefit of capital growth, you have strong influences stimulating the market. Whatever your investment strategy, it’s a rare moment in any market where you can see an obviously good opportunity. One will pull away from the other, either prices or rates will rise, but

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STYLISH DESIGN 3 169 JAMES STREET, NEW FARM

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72% Auction Success Rate 100 Residtered Bidders 220 Spectators RWNFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first inaugural auctions under the stars was held on the 3rd July at 612 Brunswick Street, New Farm. We would like to congratulate our sellers and buyers and thank all spectators for attending.

An event like no other

From the 11 properties that were auction on the night 8 sold with 2 selling in negotiations in the following days.

Matt Lancashire: 0416 476 480

Amy Jorgensen: 0411 483 474

Anjanette Parker: 0411 526 490

Brandon Wortley: 0447 269 591

Nicholas Given: 0439 193 920

Christine Rudolph: 0400 943 984

Jeremy Szymanski: 0418 856 487

Scott Darwon: 0401 151 090

Sam Mayes: 0402 094 553

Peter McDonald: 0407 026 165

Phillip Harrigan: 0400 043 426

Ivo Kornel: 0412 301 439

Simon Petrie: 0439 668 867

Tom Lyne: 0423 696 862

Hamish Bowman: 0410 044 463

Aaron Taylor: 0411 563 884

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Disclaimer: This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors, Price Finder and MyDesktop (Ray White New Farm’s CRM System) based on settled sales as of 31 July 2014. It’s accuracy can not be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquiries and Ray White New Farm will not be liable for errors or admissions herein.

peninsulaproperty Top agent back in New Farm

STYLE Estate Agents have appointed well-known real estate identity Peter Hutton as their Director of Sales and Marketing and sales agent for New Farm luxury properties. The CEO of Style Estate Agents, Mark Lowrey, said, “Peter is a highly respected industry leader with 20 years’ experience and adds a depth Style Estate Agents’ Peter Hutton. of experience to our team few agents anywhere can match.” Peter Hutton joins Style from Agent Brand Co, a national real estate training and marketing company and prior to that he was the principal of New Farm agency, Hutton Real Estate located on Brunswick St. Peter has been recognised in the International Property Awards as “Australia’s Best Estate Agent”.

Seminar addresses buying questions FIRST-home buyers, investors or anyone interested in Queensland property might like to pencil in the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s next free home buyer’s seminar in Brisbane on Saturday, August 23. REIQ acting CEO Antonia Mercorella said: “The seminar will address some of the key questions about buying property, along with practical advice to make the process as stress-free as possible.” Ms Mercorella said the seminar would provide homebuyers with practical information on topics such as: •Overview of the national and state economy.

•Current market conditions. •Researching your purchase. •Attending inspections and negotiating the sale price. •Financial considerations and lending criteria. •Legal processes and requirements. •Established versus new properties. •Where and what to buy. Bookings are essential as places are strictly limited. Visit reiq.com to register. When: Saturday, August 23, 9am– 1pm. Where: REIQ, 21 Turbo Drive Coorparoo.

Gary and Carole selling their home for the first time which was part of a family estate.

Family to part with historical home AN iconic New Farm property that has never been on the market since it was built in the early 1900s will go under the hammer on August 23. The 506sq m corner block at 603 Lower Bowen Terrace/27 Elystan Rd has been in the Gibbs family since it was subdivided and built by Margaret (or Ma, as she was known) Gibbs, who was the resident of 601 Lower Bowen Terrace. Ma went on to build neighbouring 31 Elystan Rd and the houses were passed through the family ever since. Current owner and great-grandson Gary Withington will soon leave behind the cherished memories of the home he has shared with wife Carole for 46 years. Like his mother, Mr Withington has lived in New Farm his whole life with his children following in his footsteps and

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attending Holy Spirit School. “Originally the house at 601 was called Philomin and was the residence in which Philomena, my mother, was raised and the land on which 603 was built was the tennis court or either the fruit tree garden,” he said. “But now seems the right time for a change and move on up the North Coast way.” The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers a sleep-out with adjoining kitchen and two car spaces along with separate dining and living room. Ray White New Farm agent Brandon Wortley said the property was one of the most unique offerings in a long time. The auction will be held on August 23 at 11:30am. Contact agent Brandon Wortley on 0447 269 591 for inspection times and information.

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With extraordinary views right down the Brisbane River; this spacious apartment has Auction New Farm 9 panoramic Griffith Street 0418 596 Sat 20th July 11am on 688 site if not SOLD prior An iconic site not only in Brisbane, but across QLD & Australia, 9 Griffith wrap-around balconies allowing enjoyment a coveted sunny Nth/Easterly St will raise eyebrows from the ever y inch to of ever y corner of the countr y. aspect. View Sat 11-11.45am & Wed 6-6.30pm cheryl.williamson@raywhite.com • 962sqm Boasting qualitydirect finishesriverfront including timber floors throughout, a stunning gourmet kitchen, and twoMatt Lancashire 0416 476 480 ml@r wnf.com • 21.3 metre frontage with private pontoon designer bathrooms; the main showcasing a luxurious bath. No work to be done – just move in! raywhite.com/987473 • Medium density zoning

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Here it is, an original gem in ‘TARCOOLA’ a classic 1974 solid brick building comprising of just 24 units over 6 levels. Highly sought after but seldom available, this large classic two bed unit oozes appeal with original features throughout. The unit is just waiting for you to renovate and capitalise on its location and solid build. Property features: • • • • •

Totally original 1974 classic double brick 115m2 unit Level 4 views over New Farm in desirable street Huge main bedroom with enclosed veranda Large living area capturing light and breezes Vacant possession

Auction: Date: 23RD AUGUST 2014 Time: 12PM Venue: Onsite, if not SOLD prior. Open: Wednesday’s 5:30pm – 6:00pm Saturday’s: 11:30am – 12:00pm

New Farm 14/81 Langshaw St

Selling Agent: Glen Boyle Mobile: 0431 766 567 1 Email: gboyle.newfarm@ljh.com.au

Expert advice makes all the difference. Have an appraisal on your home or investmant property by 31 October 2014 to receive your choice of exclusive Darren Palmer home styling DVDs ‘Styling to stay’ or ‘Styling to sell’.

Glen Boyle Senior Sales & Marketing Executive 0431 766 567

Jermaine Jones Sales Associate to Glen Boyle 0430 153 259

LJ Hooker New Farm 3146 5400 gboyle.newfarm@ljh.com.au

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Auction

New Farm 32 Llewellyn Street

1930’s Art Nouveau Home Built with solid double brick construction, this classic art nouveau home retains its original charm and character with ornate plaster ceilings and leadlight windows. Together with polished timber floors and high ceilings this gives the home a sense of grandeur that is quite different from the traditional timber Queenslander. Some noteworthy features include: • The main bedroom offers built in robes, bay window and modern ensuite bathroom • The underneath of the house, which is almost standing height, offers incredible storage and a single car space. • The backyard is fully fenced, with a deck for entertainment spilling into the garden. • Further development potential with either a

substantial renovation to increase the size of the home, or perhaps even demolition (subject to BCC approval - past demolition approval has lapsed) • Recently repainted, the presentation and condition of the property is top notch. Quiet, tree lined Llewellyn Street is popular with buyers and renowned for its convenient and peaceful location. It’s within a short walking distance of the village shops, boutiques and the soon-to-be-reopened Riverwalk. With the CityCat terminal just around the corner at the end of Sydney Street, and New Farm Park just at the other end, you’re living in the heart of the action. Our seller has enjoyed their home immensely, and particularly for its character, however we can assure buyers that this opportunity will be snapped up quickly. Land size: 564sqm

Auction: Onsite Saturday 23rd August at 11:30am

Open: Saturday 12:00 – 12:30pm

Selling Agents

Brett Greensill 0410 506 695

bgreensill.newfarm@ljh.com.au

Claudia Marchand 0431 287 057

cmarchand.newfarm@ljh.com.au

ljhooker.com.au 4/599 Brunswick Street, New Farm • Ph: (07) 3146 5400 • newfarm.ljhooker.com.au • newfarm@ljhooker.com.au All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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