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David vS Goliath: KP residents meet developer
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Telstra Trouble:
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Stoush over tower in Teneriffe
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OWNERS of a building in Florence Street, Teneriffe, where Telstra wants to install a telecommunications facility, stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars over a stoush with the telco. One of the building’s owners, George Constanti, described the behaviour of Telstra and of their agent Urbis as “extraordinary”. The stoush erupted over a proposed tower the telco wants to install on the Florence St property. The owners are opposed to the facility because of plans to sell the building to a developer. In August 2013 Telstra’s agent Urbis wrote to the building’s owners, notifying them their building had been selected as a potential location for their facility. Urbis then sent the owners draft plans for their approval. Mr Constanti said when those plans were not approved Urbis said they would proceed anyway. “(Urbis advised us) that Telstra would use their rights under the Telecommunications Act 1997 to install their facility. This conduct on the part of Telstra’s representative, Urbis, is extraordinary,” Mr Constanti said. “The Telecommunications Act 1997 needs to be changed,” said
THE Brisbane City Council has ruled out the inclusion of a pedestrian crossing to help disabled cross busy Macquarie Street to visit Access Arts, a group that helps the disabled artists. “Because there’s a pedestrian refuge, the council doesn’t consider there is a need for a pedestrian crossing,” Access Arts coordinator Eddie Fitzpatrick said. But Mr Fitzpatrick said the refuge didn’t help visually impaired people make the crossing through busy traffic. “People with a disability (such as a visual impairment) tend to look down at the road as they navigate the kerb and gutter, to commence their road crossing so they have sure footing,” Mr Fitzpatric said. “Tthey are not looking for cars coming. And those in electric wheelchairs are at risk if the wheelchair stalls,” he said. The group had also applied to the council to have a wheelchair accessible car park out the front of their offices, however, council said the space did not meet the technical requirements and it was looking at alternative sites. Access Arts was the peak body in Queensland for accessibility in the arts and as the group’s membership grows so will the demands on its Macquarie Street offices.
a representative of the Florence Street building owners, Dennis Doty from SiteXcell. “This doesn’t seem constitutional,” he said. “Terms like “compulsory acquisition” are being bandied about in the property industry,” he said. Teneriffe Progress Association president Ben Pritchard, a town planner by trade, said he had offered to help Telstra acquire a suitable alternative in the area, but that offer had been rejected. Telstra confirmed negotiations were ongoing regarding the Florence Street facility and said they were also looking at 113 Commercial Road as a potential site. “But that site won’t be ready for at least another 18 months, so we recognise that there’s a service shortfall in the area and we’re trying to address that,” a Telstra spokesperson said. Telstra originally had a tower at 113 Commercial Road, leasing the site from a developer. However, when the developer signalled the intention to begin construction on the site, Telstra was forced to remove the tower. “As a result, the performance of the mobile network has degraded with a large number of customers CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Eddie Fitzpatrick Teneriffe Progress Association president Ben Pritchard said a pedestrian crossing at that point of Macquarie Street was a good idea. “We don’t have very good pedestrian crossing facilities along that whole stretch from Skyring, Vernon Tce and Macquarie Street. It would be a good place for a pedestrian crossing and it would be entirely reasonable given the nature of the people that use that part of the street, to have some extra safety in terms of traffic control,” he said.
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RUMOURS are swirling that Teneriffe is about to get its very first set traffic lights, installed on Macquarie Street at the junction of Commercial Road, Vernon Terrace and Skyring Terrace. “It’s quite a momentous occasion,” Mr Pritchard said drily. “We’ll all be standing around watching them change. We’ll be in awe,” he added. The changed traffic conditions don’t stop there, with a 40km/hr zone rumoured to be established in Vernon Terrace between Commercial Road and Florence Street . “This is a bit less than we asked for in the petition. We asked for all of Macquarie Street and Vernon Terrace from Merthyr Road to the junction of Wyandra and Skyring Terrace,” he said. “If true, it’s a bit of a copout. I don’t know why the didn’t think they could extend it to at least Beeston Street ,” Mr Pritchard said. It was thought that it was possibly too long for a 40km/hr zone and would not be respected, and would possibly cause traffic problems. Mr Pritchard said the petition had been submitted to the council last year and he was still waiting for an official response. The growth in Teneriffe meant the suburb’s density had risen in recent years. Mr Pritchard agreed traffic management along Macquarie Street and Vernon Terrace were necessary. Other community leaders worried
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that traffic lights would cause ratrunning in Florence , Helen and Wyandra streets as well as traffic build-up problems elsewhere in the suburb. They thought lights were unnecessary and wouldn’t solve the problem. “ Why would anyone bother to drive along Commercial Road if there were lights when they could get just duck up one of the side streets” said one resident Mr Pritchard said the TPA has produced a ten point plan on the traffic issues and a copy can seen on www.teneriffeprogress.org.au and will be discussed at our March meeting. Full details on the website. Cr McLachlan said there were plans for lights, subject to funding. “Installation remains subject to budget availability and competing citywide priorities for the installation of similar infrastructure, so I’m unable to provide you with a timetable for construction. “Whether or not a 40kph zone is feasible remains the subject of investigations that are ongoing by Council’s Transport Planning and Strategy Branch,” he said.
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service, we are looking to install a temporary mobile base station at this site (Florence Street).” Mr Doty said this case represented the difficulty that property owners had in protecting their rights when a telco came knocking on their door with an unwanted proposal for unsightly antennae on the roof of their building. “The local community has little effective say in the process,” he said. The matter has been referred to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
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Beeston St land sold to homeowner THE Department of Natural Resources and Mining has approved an application from Teneriffe resident, Damon Warat, for the purchase of a slice of land that could potentially rule out the widening of Beeston Street in future. Community concerns about the future of Beeston Street focus on the narrow street’s potential to carry more cars as the suburb becomes more densely populated. “The Teneriffe Progress Association is concerned that any partial closure of Beeston Street and transfer of land into a private ownership will restrict the opportunity at some point in the future for the Government, Brisbane City Council and/or any other party to widen and/or re-engineer this section of Beeston Street,” TPA president Ben Pritchard wrote in its letter of objection to the DNRM. “The TPA takes the view that the present configuration of Beeston Street in the vicinity of the subject land is unsatisfactory and is causing motorists, in particular, to use the street in an unsafe manner. The TPA respectfully urges the Government to not accede to the present request to partially close a section of Beeston Street, unless and until it has fully evaluated the options for the widening, re-
engineering, and/or regulation of the manner in which Beeston Street is operated and used. Furthermore, the TPA urges the Government to undertake such an evaluation in consultation with Brisbane City Council, local residents and community representative groups, such as TPA,” Mr Pritchard wrote. The Department of Natural Resources and Mining confirmed they had received several inquiries about the application, but denied it had received any objections. Before approving the application it sought comment from Brisbane City Council and Urban Utilities. A council spokesperson said council’s interest in the application was for certainty regarding access and maintenance. “This application was made to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) and referred to council for comment on 14 November 2013. “On 29 November 2013 Council advised DNRM that it had no objection to the proposal, subject to the retention of a 1.5 metre-wide area behind the handrail for access and maintenance purposes. “The retention of the 1.5m wide area is to ensure that council can continue to maintain its
existing street infrastructure,” the spokesperson said. “Queensland Urban Utilities conducted a technical review of the land and advised the DNRM that it had no water or sewerage assets located in the portion of road to be closed. Queensland Urban Utilities had no objection to the closure, a QUU spokesperson said. In addition, Mr Warat is waiting for a decision from Brisbane City Council on his application to subdivide the block and build two new homes, complete with a pool each. Mr Warat and Matthew Bond, a school friend of his with whom he is building the two houses, lodged new drawings of the two homes on February 20, outlining the updated designs to include alfresco areas and swimming pools. The plans include a sun study, that reveals during winter months, the neighbouring property will be completely covered in shade from the new homes built by Mr Warat and Mr Bond.
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THE $650 million Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade won’t begin for at least a year, estimated to be in 2015, according to the latest council announcement. The council is now moving to the next stage of the project, finalising plans and preparing to appoint a contractor who will prepare final designs.. Two options have been available for public consultation throughout February, with community consultation meetings held all month. The upgrade will increase the number of lanes from four to six. A spokesperson for the council confirmed the project would be jointly delivered by the Federal Government and Brisbane City Council following the Federal Government approval of the sale of the tolling rights for Legacy Way and Go Between Bridge. The upgrade was expected to be completed by 2019. An upgrade to Wynnum Road, widening the carriageway, near Shafston House in East Brisbane was also set to begin by 2016. For more information or to see draft artist impressions of the upgraded road, visit Brisbane.qld. gov.au.
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Fight goes on as KP residents raise funds THE residents of Kangaroo Point are building their war chest as they mount arguments in preparation for the mediation hearing on March 4 with representatives of the developer, Metro Property Developments, and the Brisbane City Council. Leading the charge, Kangaroo Point resident Karen Williams said
had extensive experience in the area of community battles with large organisations over planning matters. Ms Williams said the first legal team the group chose, while excellent, was unwilling to negotiate a community rate and as a group with limited means it was important to them that they know exactly how much money they were spending and where, and
“We know that we need $75,000 for it to go to court and after that, for a five-day hearing, we’ll probably need another $30,000. We’ll continue fighting and fundraising and making sure that our voices are heard.” things were progressing smoothly in both fundraising and preparation of arguments. “We are on track with our fundraising to stay in the fight,” she said. “Right now we need an additional $15,000. And then we’ll need another $30,000 for the second mediation,” she said. “But we’ll get there. People are really behind us,” she said. The group has moved to new legal representation following recommendations from others who
to be able to predict those costs as much as possible, she said. “We needed to know what we were in for, financially,” she said. “Our new team is very good. We’ve been building a great relationship with them and they’re open to listening to us and our ideas,” she said. Ms Williams said the team had locked in its experts to support their case, including the highly experienced, highly regarded town planner, Peter Cumming.
Leading the appeal are KP residents David Murray, Linda Sackett & Karen Williams The generous readers of Village News had reached out to the community after the issue was reported in last month’s edition and many made significant contributions to the fighting fund. “We’ve had about 75 contributions in total, and even though some are small, it is a real indicator for me that people are really supportive of this,” she said. “Someone dropped $50 into one of our committee’s letterbox and that meant we could buy two bottles of wine to thank the printer who did all of our printing for free,” she said. “Every little bit is important.”
The group has raised about $35,000 so far. “We know that we need $75,000 for it to go to court and after that, for a five-day hearing, we’ll probably need another $30,000,” she said. “We’ll continue fighting and fundraising and making sure that our voices are heard.”
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Wool Store gains new life displaying furniture THE rundown woolstore at 28 Macquarie Street (beside Hastings Street) reclaimed some of its former glory in 1981 when it opened as “The Wool Store”, a permanent furniture display centre. Long-time business partners
historicalsociety by Gerard Benjamin John Foort and Hank van Lieshout of the well-known firm Chevron Furnishers, had spotted the building’s potential. They planned to apply the exhibition centre concept which they’d seen in North America. On 27 July 1981, before a host of invited guests, the State Minister for Commerce and Industry, Vic Sullivan MLA, cut the ribbon for an enterprise which initially occupied one floor – then expanded to cover seven floors over three adjacent buildings joined by an upper covered walkway. More than $150,000 had been spent on renovations. Even painting the high ceiling of the first floor showroom took six men eight weeks. Around 70 local manufacturers signed up for space to display their offerings, along with furniture
specialists based in Melbourne, South Australia and Italy. To take in all of the displays required a kilometre stroll. “It was such a new concept, we really didn’t know how the public would respond,” said Hank van Lieshout, now retired. “We were inundated with people. It was like Queen Street.” Luck helped to address their staff shortfall. “Trittons Furniture in George Street closed their doors about this time, so we offered jobs to their experienced staff, and most stayed with us for many years,” said Hank. It’s possible that planning regulations had been relaxed to attract new business activity into this neglected area. For instance, there was no customer parking. “Trains were still running so as to supply the CSR refinery,” said Hank. “A man with a red flag would walk in front of the engine. Sometimes, he’d call in, asking if it were a customer’s car blocking the train. We’d often have to alert customers not to park
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on the railway tracks!” Disaster struck at 4.45pm on Friday, 18 January 1985. Brisbane was hit with what’s considered its most damaging ever thunderstorm. “Up on the saw-tooth roof, hail broke every window. Water poured in and seeped right down to ground level. The sun was out by 6pm, and
Hank van Lieshout (left) recalls when the Wool Store displayed floors and floors of furniture, much of it Queensland made. people were arriving for late-night shopping. It was heartbreaking. It took us nine weeks working day and night to recover. All the carpet had to be replaced. The damage bill was $2 million.” “One day around 2001, our landlord doubled the rent,” said Hank. “By then the train had stopped running, HMAS Moreton had ceased, and wharves were being demolished. A developer was
Skilful marketing helped to make Macquarie St the ‘go-to’ place for furniture. obviously hovering – so we decided to close our doors.” As it turned out, the anticipated re-development took much longer to eventuate. “The Wool Store” lasted for another three years – but it was run by someone else using a different concept. Despite all of the closing down sales, it eventually went. Hank has fond recollections. “It was a great location – and I’m sure that The Wool Store contributed to the area’s revival.” Gerard Benjamin will lead a walking tour of historical Teneriffe on Saturday 12 April, 9-11.30am. For more info and bookings, phone Bright Learning on 3103 2413.
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Learn about rocks LOCAL rocky cuttings will be under scrutiny Geologist Graham when Muggeridge. geologist Graham Muggeridge addresses the next New Farm and Districts Historical Society meeting with a talk entitled “New Farm Rocks: The Geological History of the Suburb”. Graham will go beyond helping us to identify outcrops such as Brisbane Tuff in the James Street cutting near the New Farm State School. In fact, local rocks provide a fascinating insight into parts of our continent’s geological history. For instance, Graham is likely to explain why it’s possible that 370 million years ago, the New Farm area lay within a deep oceanic trench! All are welcome on Saturday 22 March at Merthyr Road Uniting Church Centre, 2-4pm. Entry: $5 including afternoon tea ($4 members). For more information, please contact Ross Garnett on 0409 498 402.
THE collapsing stone wall on Walker Avenue was closed off by council last month, with sections of the footpath barricaded and parts of the street sectioned off, to allow council engineers to conduct a full investigation of the extent of the collapse. A council spokesperson said public safety was a concern with the possible threat of the wall collapsing onto the footpath. “Council closed the adjoining footpath and parking bays for public safety and commenced investigations to determine the structural integrity of the wall,” the spokesperson said. “Council’s geotechnical engineers are currently investigating options for stabilising or repairing the retaining wall. The footpath and parking bays will remain closed until council can stabilise the retaining wall.” Nearby residents were advised of council’s investigations and footpath closure through a neighbourhood letterbox drop. The history of the wall is unclear, although local historians say it could date back to 1922. “The wall possibly dates back to when Macquarie Street was put through, linking New Farm and Bulimba (as that end of town was called),” Gerard Benjamin said. “About 30,000 cubic yards of rock were excavated at that point.
The stone wall, on Walker Avenue, has sagged and is crumbling. One of the objectors was a Mr Mole “who questioned the need of the road, objecting to the lopping off of a portion of the garden, connected with his house”,” Mr Benjamin said, referring to local records. The wall has been sagging for many years, with some locals saying they “gave it a wide berth” whenever they walked past it for fear of its sudden collapse. “I was always a bit nervous when I walked by. It just looked unsteady,” one local walker said. “It doesn’t
surprise me that it’s finally giving way.” Council did not give a timeline for its investigations, nor did it let local residents know how long it would take before a decision was made about the wall’s future.
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Extra $1 million for Brisbane Central State Schools All six state schools in the Brisbane Central electorate will be better off following the announcement of the Great Results Guarantee. An extra $1 million of funding has been allocated to tackle poor literacy and numeracy, with the funding being targeted towards the vital early years of learning. This is about empowering local decision making and local school communities, principals, and parents. Our Government is committed to giving school communities an even greater say. See below the extra funding I was pleased to announce for our electorate to enjoy a quality education experience: Brisbane Central State School Kelvin Grove State College New Farm State School Queensland Academy for Creative Industries Royal Children’s Hospital Special School Windsor State School
$165,944.00 $467,267.00 $148,220.00 $34,377.00 $5,000.00 $213,020.00
Cavallucci addressing alcohol related harm I recently held a Forum at Cloudland attended by 150 local residents, businesses and community representatives on the complex issue of alcohol and drug related harm in our community and entertainment precincts. It was clear from the sentiment expressed that there is no single or easy solution to this community issue. The Government is working with the community throughout all sectors and will act decisively and announce a suite of measures in the coming weeks. Central to our Government’s approach is consultation, as many options are being considered. It was clear from the participants that their view is that we must get tough on the minority who are responsible for the antisocial behaviour, to monitor the guilty few and not punish the well behaved majority who want to have a safe and fun night out with friends. As part of my engagement, I sent thousands of letters to all 18 – 25 year olds in the electorate asking those who couldn’t attend the Forum to email me with their thoughts and I have received hundreds of emails in response. Based on the feedback received at the forum my office is compiling a submission to the Attorney General to form part of the Government’s deliberations. My sincere thanks to all who participated.
Don’t miss out on my upcoming Health, Well-being and Safe Living Forum at Gasworks Teneriffe on Saturday 22 March 2014 from 9.30am.
Written by Robert Cavallucci MP State Member for Brisbane Central Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs
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THE first round of the Village News Jack Attack Barefoot Bowls Tournament kicked off at New Farm Bowls Club with a bang on February 25. Over 40 players and attendees showed up to the event which saw 10 teams go head to head to raise money for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. World Champion bowler Mark Casey, New Farm Neighbourhood Centre manager Fiona Hunt and supporting members of the New Farm Bowls Club were among the special guests to attend the evening. Mr Casey said that the bowls club had clearly worked very hard to ensure that opening night was a success. He said that all the players really enjoyed themselves and some organisations were even talking about putting an extra team in for the next rounds. The second round will consist of winners versing winners and from the third round onwards, teams will be in grades to ensure all games are fairly evenly matched. Openings for more teams are still open rounds three to five. The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre is still seeking prizes for the weekly raffle. To join the tournament, email the club at info@newfarmbowls.com.au or telephone Roy Toohey on 3358 2374.
ABOVE: Matt Curnow, Cassia Winters, Matthew Hadsley & Alison Murphy BELOW: Kelly, Charmaine and Sandy from the Professionals New Farm team.
FIRST ROUND RESULTS ‘SILVERSTONE’ DEFEATED ‘THE RW FOOTLONGS’ ‘MINE’S IN THE GUTTER’ DEFEATED ‘THE ROTARY ROLLERS’ ‘TEMPO TIGERS’ DEFEATED ‘PERFECT IN PRINT’ ‘PROFESSIONALS NEW FARM’ DEFEATED ‘MORTGAGE CHOICE’ ‘WE BE ROLLIN’ DEFEATED ‘Q SOLICITORS’
Still time to create a New Farm jam!
THE time-honoured trend of jam, chutney, pickles and preserve-making is back in vogue with many locals getting out their jars and bringing in the Bramley apples to prepare delectable creations for entry in local shows. Getting some tips from expert jammaker Alison Alexander was Kangaroo Point local, Alma Ohlrich and Newstead worker Fiona Ryan, who also blogs at Tiffinblog.blogspot.com.au. “It’s always nice to learn a little bit more about something you like doing,” Mrs Ohlrich said. “I’d like to improve my jam-making skills,” she said. Ms Alexander has seen the popularity of jam-making growing lately, with her classes selling out. “The average age of people in my class is around 30 - 40 years of age,” she told ABC local radio recently. “This shows that it’s definitely a popular pasttime again,” she said. With school fetes, such as the Holy Spirit fete, and the Ekka, still to come in the calendar, there has never been a better time to start work on that New Farm Jam or Teneriffe Marmalade. And if you’re going to get some tips on how to win in a competition, who better to learn from than Ms Alexander, the Royal Queensland Show preserve judge? “We want to encourage more people to have a go at making jams, pickles and chutneys to enter at the Show,” she said. “Nominations for entries close in May and entries are delivered to the Brisbane Showgrounds for judging in early August, so now is the perfect time
RNA judge and teacher Alison Alexander flanked by Alma Ohlrich (right) and food blogger Fiona Ryan (left) at the preserve-making class. to have a go.” Class instructors will include Ekka chief preserve judges Alison Alexander and Julia Matusik; Australia’s leading vinegar maker Ian Henderson; and the 2013 most successful preserves competitor Geoff Beattie. Batches of preserves will be made through the class and you’ll have the chance to taste a range of winning preserves. Attendees will learn about the competition categories on offer, the most effective way to use different pieces of equipment and will take home a booklet of recipes to get them off to a great start. The next class will be held March 15 at Executive Chef in Merivale Street, South Brisbane. For more information telephone: 07 3844 4413.
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Rosa cracks the secret of eternal youth ROSA Accornero is a shining example of youthful spirit. The long-term New Farm resident not only celebrated her 97th birthday but also welcomed the birth of her second great-granddaughter, Madison Rose, into the world. She has lived independently since 1980 when her husband passed away and when she is not busy teaching neighbours and friends how to make her famous gnocchi, she reads Italian literature and spends time with her family. “I’m happy to look after myself and I’m not a person to get lonely. At night, I look out at the Story Bridge and all the lights of the city and it’s just beautiful,” Rosa said. In 1938, a 21-year-old Rosa met her future husband Paul in her home town of Asti, in the Piemonte region of Italy. “He was a nice looking man, he was 6ft 4in. He came to Italy to marry his girlfriend. Every Friday there was market in my village and I was there with some friends. He passed me and said good morning and when I saw this beautiful man I said ‘good morning to you too’. He said to his cousin ‘I saw a girl with the blue skirt and red jumper. I want to see this girl and I don’t want to marry my girlfriend anymore!’ The girl for him was me.”
Within 27 days of their meeting, Rosa and Paul were married and made a 45-day voyage by ship to Ingham, in north Queensland, where Paul had been working in the sugar industry for 14 years. “I fell in love with his beautiful brown suit, nice hat worn slightly tilted, one hand in the pocket and the other with the cigarette. I thought he wouldn’t marry me but he did and he was a really hard worker,” Rosa said. The couple worked on the family sugar cane farm for 20 years until it came time for their son Peter to attend high school, so they settled in New Farm. “When we moved here in 1956, there were a few blocks of flats and some apartments. The tallest building was four storeys. The buildings in Moray Street were converted into boarding houses or flatettes for immigrants coming in by ship. In the 1960s, they started knocking down big houses and putting up apartment blocks,” Peter said. “Growing up as an only child, I never felt alone. With Italian families, you’re always included in everything. Children are invited to everything and you’re always part of an extended family so I never had a babysitter,” he said. Since then, Peter and one of his two children have remained in New
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A GROUP of 15 Canadian players visited the New Farm Bowls Club late last month as part of a bowls tour down under. Bowls director Paul Turnbull said the guests, from 10 different clubs throughout Vancouver and Vancouver Island, had a great time. “They had heard that we were a great club through Bowls Australia so they came to Brisbane and played a game with us,” Paul said. “Bowls over there is different to here, even the greens aren’t the same so we learnt a lot from each other. We got some great feedback from them telling us how much fun they had.” The friendly tournament ended with New Farm winning all the greens, but no one was really counting. The group will visit Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney bowls clubs before returning to Canada.
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Find time to re-charge
I AFFECTIONATELY describe the New Farm peninsula as ‘the bubble’ because once you enter, there aren’t too many reasons to leave as it’s incredibly selfsufficient. There is an abundance of activities offered by
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teachers, entrepreneurs, businesses and community organisations with classes ranging from cooking, to kickboxing, circus performing to pottery, foreign languages, dance, coffee or chocolate appreciation, dog training, yoga and swimming - and that’s just to name a few. We have such a plethora of options catering to so many different skill levels, that I find it tantalisingly difficult when planning how to spend my me-time each year. I’m currently taking a breather from psychology studies, so decided to pick up my flute again and had my first lesson in 28 years last week on Browne Street. Some will know me as the Christmas flautist at Holy Spirit Church on Villiers and that’s about
how regularly I practice! However, the plan is to knock over my Grade 5 AMEB classical exam, so those living on the boundary of The Valley and New Farm, please forgive the rusty notes and chortling coming from my place whilst I whip my embouchure and fingers back into shape. Hobbies provide so many benefits for adults and children. I love the challenge, but they can also be a wonderful outlet for relaxation, increasing your knowledge base, connecting with like-minded individuals, improving confidence and health. They may be an opportunity to learn something practical or simply something you’ve always wanted to do, to tick one off the Bucket List, so to speak. This was the case eight years ago, when, heavily pregnant, I started private tennis lessons as an absolute beginner at the New Farm Park courts. I’m still doing it and met one of my best friends through being a student there. Sometimes I need to come back to this very personal space and acknowledge what I love doing the most, re-evaluate, set goals, establish priorities and enjoy the things that make me smile. And a heads-up for those Italian teachers from the community reading this: “Ci vediamo presto”. You’re on my hit list next year!
Cafe with a view in Engine Room THE cafe culture is thriving and Teneriffe locals will soon enjoy coffee with a river view, if a development application succeeds to turn the historic Engine Room on Macquarie St into a cafe. The Engine Room is protected by Heritage Place listing and is owned by council. The proposal outlines plans for a restaurant and public toilets, although the size and scope has yet to be decided. “The existing former Engine Room building is in need of repair to make it safe and accessible for the public. The site is currently not open to the public due to the potential safety hazard it presents,” a spokesperson for Cr Vicki Howard (Central Ward) said. “Council believes that restoring the heritage-listed Engine Room would create a valuable public facility that could be enjoyed by local residents in a similar vein to the recently opened cafe at the end of Brunswick Street.” Community interest in restoring the site and creating a highly functional public space has resulted in an application being lodged with council for a small scale restaurant to be established on the site as part of the restoration.
There are no proposals to change the Tram Drivers’ Hut and it will remain a community facility. The application that has been received by council (and was lodged by council) would provide public toilets and a new timber deck and walkway to accommodate an outdoor seating area with river views. Currently there are no public toilets available at the site for people using the parkland area. Council believes that it is important that the local community have a say on any potential restorations and public uses of the site. The development will undergo a formal public notification process through which residents will have the opportunity to have their say. Public notification will include signs being placed at the development site to inform residents about the proposed development. During this time any member of the public can make a submission to Brisbane City Council with their views about the proposal. To view the DA, visit the PDOnline site and open application: A003805985. Or email us with your views: Should the Engine Room be turned into a café? editor@villagenews.com.au
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DO you feel that older people are sidelined in the political debate or that our life skills and expertise are not valued in the community? Are you
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struggling to be respected for who you are or not being treated with the dignity you deserve? Do you feel that you are a drain on the economy as some in government and elsewhere have labelled older people? Well, you are not alone and one of the sister organisations to National Seniors, Older People Speak Out (OPSO) feels that far from being a drain, seniors need to be recognised for their ongoing contribution to the economy and the community. Many work long after the notional retiring age, and could do much more were employers to recognise our capabilities, while many others volunteer are saving the economy billions of dollars in unpaid labour. Our experience, lifeskills and cultural background gained through each individual’s unique life are a vast resource, earning respect and dignity. We are part of the solution, not the problem and we need to be
Valentine’s High Tea at the Stamford Plaza. consulted and heard. Drawing on United Nations documents as they prepare for a Convention on the Rights of Older People, OPSO drafted a Charter on the Rights and Responsibilities of Older Queenslanders. Circulated widely among the seniors community to wide acclaim and following extensive discussion with other agencies, the document was finalised late last year and is now being publicised before presentation to the State Government later this year. The Branch has copies or you can read the Charter on the OPSO website at www.opso.com.au. Valentine’s High Tea National Seniors New Farm Branch members enjoyed a Valentine’s Day High Tea at the Stamford Plaza in February. Plans this month include: • A tour of ABC Brisbane Southbank
from 9.45am on Wednesday 12th March. • Dinner when we particularly welcome people interested in our organisation but unable to attend daytime events at Merthyr Bowls Club in Oxlade Drive on Friday 21stMarch. • Mahjong (Eastern Style) every Thursday morning from midday at the library. • The monthly General Meeting on Wednesday 2nd April at 09.30 for 10.00 at the Merthyr Uniting Church in Merthyr Road when we will hear from the RACQ Careflight Helicopter service. For further information on any of our activities, obtain a copy of the Charter, or to learn more about National Seniors, please call Tony Townsend on 33152523 or go to our website www. nsanewfarmbranch.com.
MERLO has christened its new Brambati roaster, Rosa, and new custom designed cupping room at their Bowen Hills headquarters on February 26. Merlo Coffee roasters travelled to the Codevilla in the Lombardy region of Italy last year to visit Brambati and learn the company’s roasting secrets. Seven Italian men accompanied the new and carefully packaged roaster back to Australia to ensure its safe journey and assembly. Over seven weeks, they stayed with the new Brambati to make sure it roasted Merlo’s beans to the correct flavour profile. Company founder Dean Merlo said Rosa, who was named after her traditional Italian roots, would ensure the fine-tuning of flavours with increased capacity, while the cupping room will bring the origins and science of coffee even closer to the customer experience. “I would like to thank our Merlo customers, suppliers and our roasting team who worked so hard to look after our Italian guests and also to construct Rosa, who is absolutely humming now,” Mr Merlo said. “None of this would have been made possible without our new in-coming chief executive James Wilkinson who has brought our company into a positive space looking forward to 2014.” Visit merlo.com.au for more info.
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GREAT bar and restaurant may only be five months old but its owners, Leo and father Simon Tsui have brought 40 years’ experience to the table. Combine the practical knowledge gained from Leo’s hotel management and finance studies in Switzerland with Simon’s culinary expertise from his time as executive chef of Hong Kong’s Hilton hotel, and a hospitality power duo is made. For five years, they ran Great in Annerley (south Brisbane) before making the move to Spring Hill. “We love building good relationships with the neighbourhood around here and helping other businesses as well, who have done the same for us. We bring variety and quality to our business. We offer weekday breakfasts, weekend brunches, lunch specials and dinner,” Leo said. “We have put a lot of effort into our menu and buy all our ingredients fresh to make everything - stock, desserts and even cakes in our cabinet – in-house. We have some very special signature dishes that we have kept the same recipe for since Annerley.” The list of much loved signature dishes, crafted from modern Australian and European inspired flavours, is equally sumptuous as it is extensive.
With international breakfasts from Canada, Switzerland and Great Britain a shining feature of the weekend brunch menu, saccharine lovers can indulge in creme brulee serve with pistachio ice cream New York Cheesecake, or smooth, creamy chocolate ganachefilled filo bon bons. “People keep coming back for our signature dishes. One of our most ones is a vegetarian Queensland frittata, which has mushrooms, baby spinach and avocado and is served with pumpkin bread,” Leo said. “Peking duck spring rolls are the only oriental dish we have on the menu, but they are magnificent. We buy the duck, marinate, cook, debone and chop it ourselves to make the filling before making the spring rolls. This process takes three days. The end result is a crispy shell with flavoursome and juicy meat inside,” he said. “We also order all our meat from the local butcher which is soft and tender. We have an incredible rack of lamb and rib steak and all the classic sauces to match; of course they are also house made. The Tsuis’ labour of love towards culinary excellence has been a discipline forged from many years of trial and error and valuable feedback. “At the beginning, we were
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An artist’s impression of the proposed hotel, restaurant and short-stay accommodation project for Kennigo St, Spring Hill. A PROPOSED multi-storey hotel, with regular large delivery trucks for restaurant and short-term linen, food, drink, rubbish etc. The accommodation development in Kennigo proposed mechanical extraction fan Street, Spring Hill, has drawn the ire and for the underground car park is directly fierce objections of nearby residents of opposite 5/42 Grenier St and will have Kennigo and Grenier streets. a constant background noise spewing The focus of many of the objections exhaust gases into bedroom windows was on how inappropriate a lateof 42 Grenier St directly opposite and night restaurant was in a residential adjoining houses.” neighbourhood where noise would be a Plans include two sub-terranean levels considerable factor. for car parking. One objector questioned “The operation of a restaurant (that the feasibility of digging into Brisbane caters to the night trade) in a residential tuff, the type of ignimbrite rock found in street holds little- to-no benefit for this part of the city. residents and would result in increased The consultation period has closed, traffic, intrusive noise, increased with 12 objections submitted. A decision demand for on-street parking, increased has not yet been made. safety risks to residents, and interferes The application was lodged jointly by two with residential amenity,” wrote one companies, Elizabeth and David Low of objector. Profectus Holdings Pty Ltd and Loh Wei Another wrote: “The proposed Chai and Xoh Hun Deng of Richmont Grenier St loading bay will not cope Holdings Ptd Ltd in August last year.
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West has married many happy couples and she knows that each time it happens, that magical moment is unique to each bride and groom because she has worked closely with them to give them a perfect wedding. She has performed ceremonies all over Australia, including Port Douglas Robin and Gloria. in Cairns and Sydney since 2007 and is that suits them. very excited about growing her celebrant Her background in teaching, services in Teneriffe. performing and fashion helps engages “When you live here, you become guests in a fun yet sophisticated manner. immersed in the whole village life. “My personal practice reflects what There’s a great opportunity for my I value, how I sound and look. I put a business to stay local with all the lot of effort into finding out what the beautiful locations we have, like the couple wants, researching, writing and New Farm Park Rotunda and Newstead performing the ceremony to create a House with all the beautiful poinsettia totally individual trees,” Robin said. experience for them. “What makes getting Like many other local supporters, That’s why I have married by the river Robin would love to see Gloria the a policy of only special is the breeze, ewe united with her ram Gerard. She one wedding a day the green surrounds, would be thrilled to perform a civil because it’s all about the serenity of the union ceremony for them. them,” Robin said. flowing river, photo “The uniqueness opportunity and the of the moment should never be forgotten convenience. Imagine getting married and the celebrant has a lot of influence somewhere like Sir Manuel Hornibrook on that. I am really drawn to developing Park and then going inside Eves (on the personal relationships. I become River) for your reception. I love the history completely entwined in the family and of the river and it’s the perfect place to support them all the way through until do this sort of work.” after the ceremony, where I make sure Robin, who also trains other celebrants the legal paperwork is followed through on their professional development, as well.” Contact Robin on 0418 156 believes that couples should thoroughly 793 or visit robinwestcelebrant.com.au research potential celebrants to find one
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Among the dusty artefacts, a treasure is found
“Monsieur Olivier Choppin-Janvry?” “Yes this is he.” “Marc Ottavi, I’m waiting downstairs.” So engrossed had Olivier become with exploring the abandoned apartment he had quite forgotten
tonyjonesdiary by Tony Jones that the renowned art dealer was to meet him there at the flat. An expert with considerable expertise in art and sculpture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Monsieur Ottavi had been invited to help with the inventory. His role - to establish the authenticity and value of the paintings and sculpture belonging to de Florian estate. Choppin-Janvry walks to the balcony, leaning over its ornate railing, he sees a well-dressed man in a dark grey suit. The gentleman’s ensemble is saved from almost funereal sobriety by a silk, canary yellow kerchief, spilling forth from his jacket pocket. He stands patiently at the building’s entrance, a cell phone to his ear. “The concierge will let you in. I’m on the second floor,” says ChoppinJanvry into his mobile, then, before his colleague can respond he breaks the connection and slips the phone into his trouser pocket. Returning to the room he is again drawn irrevocably to the portrait. Its allure is impossible to ignore. A beautiful woman, by anyone’s standards, and if the tilt of her rounded but determined chin is any indication, a wilful and deeply passionate one, at that. A priceless piece Who was she and why? If he was indeed correct in his speculation, and the picture was a Boldini - would anyone leave such a valuable painting, seemingly forgotten for seventy years
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in the decaying grandeur of this lovely old apartment? Monsieur Coppin-Janvry reluctantly removes his gaze from the portrait. He needs to compose himself, expunge from his fevered mind the ghostly image of the woman in pink mousseline and silk, materializing astonishingly from the confines of the painting and appearing wraithlike before him. He is convinced he had experienced some sort of sensory overload. The apartment exercised a powerful allure causing him feelings of deep disquiet. It was almost as if he had stumbled into the castle of Sleeping Beauty, a place of glamor, beguilement and mystery. It’s seductive ambience, unleashing disturbing, fanciful and hallucinatory thoughts.
Monsieur Ottavi arrives Monsieur Ottavi’s footsteps are heard coming along the passage. “In here. The door on the right.” calls M Choppin-Janvry. Glancing at the splendid Louis XVI mirror he is appalled by his reflection, hair on end and a streak of grime contrasting darkly against the pallor of his complexion. “I look as if I’ve seen a ghost!” Quickly setting to rights his appearance, he turns to greet his colleague. “I have something I want to show you. I think it maybe of major interest to you.” Marc Ottavi moves unhurriedly into the room. He walks as if in a trance. His eyes, huge with wonderment, track slowly around the chamber. The boudoir is gorgeous, its faded splendour reflecting the exquisite taste of the era he’s most passionate about, the Belle Epoque period. So enraptured is he by the room and its contents, he doesn’t hear the urgency and excitement in his friend’s voice as Olivier tries, unsuccessfully, to draw his attention to the painting. It’s only when his colleague takes his elbow and leads him forcibly to the picture does Ottavi begin to focus on the painting. He stands transfixed.
Adrenaline immediately courses through his body and with shaking hand he reaches for the painting’s ornately gilded frame, almost as if he needs to reassure himself it’s not an illusion.
A Boldini is found With the keen eye of a connoisseur, Ottavi carefully scrutinizes the portrait, eagerly taking in the dashing brush strokes, the vivid use of colour and the voluptuous beauty of the sitter. Breathlessly he searches the painting for the artist’s signature and there in the lower right corner, boldly executed with the confidence of a true master, is the name, Boldini! “Is it possible? An unknown work by Boldini?” Ottavi is feeling faint with the enormity of the discovery. With his encyclopaedic knowledge of the famous painter’s work, Ottavi is certain the painting has never been exhibited in the public arena or indeed published in any catalogue recording the famous portraitist’s work. It has most likely, only ever been enjoyed privately, here in this opulent and most intimate of rooms, the lady’s boudoir, seen only by Madame herself or possibly her admirers. “And the woman, who is she?” asks M. Choppin-Janvry, not realizing the rawness and urgency in his voice has revealed the almost palpable fascination he feels for the mysterious beauty. Marc Ottavi smiles sympathetically, for he, too, is not impervious to the woman’s allure. “Ah! The lady, if I’m not mistaken, is the beautiful and talented actress, Marthe de Florian. Muse to Boldini and courtesan par excellence to the very rich and famous. The men stand in contemplative silence gazing at the painting each pursuing a different train of thought. Marc Ottavi’s main concern is to establish the provenance of the portrait. He needs a link tying Boldini to this picture. Taking a notebook and pen from inside his jacket, he records the physical details of the painting -
style, subject, signature, materials, dimensions and frame. That done he then turns the painting to the wall and begins to intently investigate the back of the portrait. He is looking for exhibition marks, gallery labels, dealer stamps in fact, anything that may indicate its pedigree. Scent wafts on a breeze Meanwhile Olivier has become uncomfortably aware the scent of roses is back in the room. It reminds him of a perfume worn by his grandmother, Guerlains L’Heure Bleue. A zephyr like breeze eddies around the boudoir, agitating the silken curtains framing the French doors and causing the pages of an ancient copy of La Mode Illustree to unfold, almost as if they were being turned by an invisible hand. Ottavi seemingly impervious to his colleague’s uneasiness, steps away from the painting and pockets his notebook. “I have to get back to the office. I’ll make arrangements for the painting to be collected tomorrow. It should be safe here until then.” Laying a friendly hand on Olivier’s shoulder, he continued. “My apologies for leaving you here but I’m keen to get the research team up and running. We need to establish the portrait’s provenance. In the meantime, if you would search the flat for anything that may tie Boldini to this painting. A receipt of payment, a business card, anything! Because without provenance the painting is near worthless. It will be always suspected of being a forgery.” Olivier understands the importance of establishing provenance. “What does your gut instinct tell you?” he asks his colleague. The real deal? Ottavi smiles cautiously, “Oh I think it’s authentic alright. Marthe and he were lovers. It stands to reason he would have painted her at some stage during their affair. She was also a famous beauty, a successful actress
villagenews and celebrated courtesan. The main reason for concern, there is no record of the painting having ever existed and with an uncatalogued work you’re always behind the eight-ball when trying to establish its authenticity.” The two men shake hands and Marc Ottavi takes his leave, promising to call Olivier first thing in the morning with information regarding the time the painting will be collected. M. Choppin-Janvry is once again alone in the boudoir. The room looks benign, even cosy with sunshine spilling across the faded, but still beautiful aubusson carpet. The sun’s relentless rays however, also cruelly illuminate the decades of inexplicable neglect. The faint perfume of roses lingers in the air but Olivier barely notices its haunting sweetness. His mind is too much occupied by the monumental task of sifting through the room’s clutter, searching for something that may, or may not exist. Pulling a Louis chair close to the overflowing bookcase, he ignores the grey cloud of dust that envelops him when his derriere hits the chair’s seat. There is not much point for fastidiousness when the entire room is covered in a pall of powdery dust. Selecting a book randomly he carefully flicks through its pages. It’s not uncommon for people to secret things within the leaves of books but he knows he really is just delaying the inevitable. The enormity of the
task that lay ahead, has him seeking distraction. Lost in time He chuckles when he sees the book’s title, Emile Zola’s “Nana”. The classic story of the rise and fall of a celebrated courtesan. An amusing coincidence he supposes. He begins to read and in moments is lost in the world of gaslight, beautiful women and foolish men. The sunlight retreats and the room begins to fall into deep violet shadow. Its only when he has difficulty seeing the written word does Olivier become aware of time passing. How long had he been reading? The shadowed room suggests some hours have passed. Consulting his watch he’s appalled to discover its nearing 4pm. He has lost the better part of the afternoon. Unable to resume his search, for there is no electricity in the apartment to light his way. He decides to pack it in, calculating an early start tomorrow will make up for the time wasted today. However, while there is still enough light, he needs to secure the apartment. Placing the book back on its shelf he stands and starts for the French doors only to be overcome by feelings of intense light-headedness. Had he stood too fast causing the blood to rush from his head? Clutching the back of a chair he attempts to steady himself. The room is a blur, he tries to
focus, to bring the wavering lines of the room back to their natural, stoic form. Fragments of history Its then he hears the whisper of silken skirts or is it just the blood coursing through his ears? There is movement near the dressing table, the shadows seemingly alter, their nebulous quality becoming more defined, gradually a recognisable figure materializes out of the penumbra. It’s the woman from the portrait. There is a translucency, a kind of porosity to her form. She stands with her back to him. “Marthe?” he whispers uncertainly. She turns slowly, an enigmatic smile seeming to play across her exquisite features. Olivier is calm although when he speaks his voice is hoarse with emotion. “What do want?” he croaks. The wraith says nothing but simply stands there. Then with languid grace she points to the dressing table drawer. He stumbles toward her, desperately rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand. With cleared vision the apparition has suddenly vanished and the room is restored to static normality. M. Choppin-Janvry slumps against the dressing table he’s acutely conscious of the intoxicating smell of L’heure Bleue filling the room. He feels disoriented and the loss of equilibrium has caused him a slight feeling of
nausea. With fumbling fingers he tries to prise the drawer open. Finding it locked he begins searching among the detritus crowding the dressing tabletop. After moments of frustration he finally unearths from under a pile of what look to be lettres d’amour, a key. It slides effortlessly into the lock and with a satisfying click the draw is open. Inside are calling cards, jewellery, and neatly bound letters, each bundle tied with different coloured ribbon. But the most intriguing item of all is a book. Across the front of its beautiful scarlet morocco binding, in embossed gold is the name “Marthe de Florian”. With great care and mounting excitement he opens the book. It is, as he had hoped, a most thrilling discovery. For there, on the first page, written in hand are the words: “I wasn’t always known as Marthe de Florian. I began life with the far less aristocratic sounding name of Mathilde Heloise Beaugrion. My parents, young, carefree and in the first flush of their love for each other, were ill-prepared for the event of my birth in September, 1864.” He held in his trembling hands the journal of Marthe de Florian. To be continued...
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For a fellow who was nicknamed Big Julie in his sporting prime, Jules Guerassimoff enjoys a comparatively small breakfast. This consists of a piece of fruit. “This morning I had half a big mango,” he seemingly bragged. I say ‘bragged’ because he has something to brag about – he still fits comfortably into his Wallabies Rugby blazer that was presented to him on his debut
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against the Springboks in 1963. He wears the original blazer on special occasions. His first two matches for his country, at Cape Town and at Johannesburg , were winning ones. A rare feat, that, winning consecutive tests on Springbok soil. Within 12 months, Jules was named in both the South African and New Zealand almanacs as one of the top five players in world rugby. He is one of just 30 former Australian players named as a Classic Wallaby Statesman, to give support and promotion across the code. The Guerassimoff family arrived in Australia in 1940 via a 15 year odyssey that began in Siberia, included residency in Canada , Japan then Manchuria, and ended in the small Queensland town of Yarwun , between Rockhampton and Gladstone. Ten days after arrival, Jules was born in neighbouring Thangool, delivered in a farmhouse by his grandmother: “ I was conceived in Manchuria,” he smiles, “ after my dad met and married my mother in Japan.” It was Jules’ grandparents, then termed White Russians, who departed Vladivostok by boat, via Hokkiado , Japan , with their son for the hot springs of Western Siberia . His grandfather was a man of interest to the then new Soviet regime because
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he had been in the Tsarist army. His grandmother had convinced Soviet government officials that her ailing spouse needed rest and curing at the famous springs. When the boat stopped at Hokkaido , the family jumped ship, heading to Canada , using falsified passports. “Dad had share-farmed cotton at Thangool, then bought a fruit farm in Yarwun. We lived in some poverty at first. I was given my first pair of shoes when I was 10, and I was expected to study hard to get ahead,” Jules recalled. “From Yarwun state primary, I attended Rockhampton Grammar, where I played rugby league, but more importantly won a Commonwealth scholarship to attend University of Queensland . “I played schoolboy league for Queensland Country against Brisbane , and when I first arrived at St Lucia I played church league. I recall playing for the church league rep team in a curtain-raiser to the England-Australia match at the Exhibition ground. I was 17, and ready to try out for the University rugby club. It didn’t take me long to adjust to the new game. After three matches in reserve grade, I made first grade.” Jules had vowed to his mother that he would not drink until he was 21, but that didn’t stop his University teammates calling him ‘Vodka’ because of his Russian name and background. The forward flanker quickly became renowned for his speed off the mark and his punishing tackles, terrorising the opposition inside backs. University won the Brisbane rugby premiership in 1962, the same year Jules made his debut for the Queensland Reds. He went on to play over 200 games for his club, 74 for the Reds, 12 tests as a Wallaby and three Bledisloe Cup matches. At University, Jules was an athletics star as well, being State Javelin champion, and featured strongly in the Decathlon. His intensive study continued in Agricultural Science, and he secured Honours and his Masters degree. “I stayed at university for extra years because I wanted to play football
TOP: Australian Rugby Union Team 1963 South African Tour. RIGHT: Jules Guerassimoff in his original 1963 Rugby Union Jacket. INSET: Pocket of the originals 1963 jacket. as long as I could,” he jested. Jest he might, but the records show he played his final first grade match for University at 40, another record perhaps. Jules recalls that match vividly: “There was a huge party for my 40th in a yard at St Johns Wood, and I had to play that weekend. I tackled an opposition player quite heavily and the former Wallaby selector Neil Betts shouted from the spectator ranks … ‘Hey Jules, pick on someone your own age!’” Rugby didn’t stop at 40 however. Amazingly, Jules kicked on until he was 60, which was in a Golden Oldies match. His latter rugby career corresponded with his occupation as an agricultural scientist, which took him through the agricultural chemical plants in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and through to Pakistan. The Philippines led him and his wife Judith Ann to adopting a daughter Matilda, who now lives in London . It wasn’t long before Jules helped found a rugby club in Manila , the Nomads, and this led him to playing in the Hong Kong Sevens for the Philippines . When he moved to Hong Kong he played Sevens for Hong Kong , and so it went. Jules attributes his longevity as a rugby player to his self-training – three marathons and other long distance running, including the San Francisco Bay to Breakers run, short consecutive sprints on local ovals, and exercise with his body-weight only: “I believe that modern footballers place excess strain on their body joints and
muscles, causing injuries knee, hamstring, ankle and other injuries, because too much stress in one area can weaken others,” he said. However life is not all rugby-related enjoyment for Jules Guerassimoff. He has lived in New Farm for seven years, frequents Tattersalls Club where he also is a member of the Harmony Club that meets monthly; and is in the Falstavian Club, named for that Shakespearean non-sporting character Sir John Falstaff, In the low-key yet quite exclusive Harmony Club meetings, while his Wallaby team-mate Dick Marks is a renowned raconteur, Jules can also spin a yarn and even sing a tune handsomely. “Russians love to sing,” he reminds us, “ and not just when drinking vodka or brushka (beer), and my family was no different.” Music in the Guerassimoff family continues. Jules and his second wife Helen have been long separated, not divorced. These days, Jules gets his kicks out of watching his and Helen’s grandkids Jasper, 12, and Phoebe, 9, blossom in musical talent. “They can sing, and also swim and run very well,” stated Jules proudly. “They went to America recently for three weeks with their mother Anya, and one show on Broadway has convinced Phoebe she wants to be a star of stage and screen. She is a member of Australian Girls Choir Group, and also sings solo at concerts. Jasper plays guitar, and he is a talent in rugby already.”
villagenews While grandkids can be a highlight if life in later years, Jules has some other defining memories. He was invited to train the Russian rugby team in 1990, which was a fitting milestone in the family history. They presented him with a bright red team jersey. He recalls with delight when Queensland defeated the British and Irish Lions in 1971. He captained the Reds for a record 11 years. Jules Guerassimoff in semiretirement is still very much the
Back to Rugby , Jules’ admires the talents of just two of the current crop of Wallabies, Quade Cooper and Will Genia. In his top dozen most admired former greats he names Michael Lynagh, Mark Ella, Ken Catchpole, Stirling Mortlock, Roger Gould, David Campese, John White, Tim Horan, plus All Black Colin Meads, Springbok John Gainsford, Willie McBride of the Lions, and Frenchman Jean-Pierre Rives. The 1963 Wallabies were special guests in South Africa last year to
“Be humble, be open, don’t think you are special because you are good at sport. You are a member of the public, just like everyone else.” agricultural scientist. He has invented a non-toxic insecticide spray using natural ingredients, based on diatomaceous earth -- amorphous silica. He has merged with a Byron Bay scientist who has developed an ocean product which can mix with his product to form a spray to control insects, treat fungal diseases and add great nutrition to plants. Jules’ first spray is selling now as ‘Abrade’ while the combined spray is ‘Sea Abrade’. His Byron mate also sells a face crème that Jules ‘brags’ of using for his youthful looks. All products are patented.
celebrate the 50th Anniversary. Of the 30 originals, only 10 made the Tour. Other survivors could not get a medical clearance to travel. Jules witnessed the wonders of Victoria Falls, the Zambesi River and Cape Town today, and the success of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa . Today’s sportsmen should be aware of Jules’ advice: “ Be humble, be open, don’t think you are special because you are good at sport. You are a member of the public, just like everyone else. ” Respect for others has always been part of the Guerassimoff mould.
Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan to have a make-over SPRING Hill residents and business owners are urged to get involved with the sprucing up of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan, which hasn’t been updated in 30 years. Council said it was preparing a new neighbourhood plan that would “help shape the future of Spring Hill”. “The Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan will become part of Brisbane’s planning scheme to guide new development and infrastructure in Spring Hill,” a spokesperson said. The current local plan for the area (Petrie Terrace and Spring Hill Local Plan) was developed more than 30 years ago. The development of a new plan for the area was identified as a key initiative in council’s Draft City Centre Master Plan 2013. Overlooking the city centre and adjacent to Fortitude Valley, the historic neighbourhood is home to vital hospitals, schools and a business community that will continue to play an important role as the city grows. “In developing the neighbourhood plan, council will look to balance future growth
in the suburb with protection of areas of significant character and heritage value enhance pedestrian and cycle links to parks and recreational spaces, and simplify and update planning provisions,” the spokesperson said. The process is in its early stages with council formulating its community planning team. “The community planning team is a group of around 30 people who represent businesses, residents, community groups and key landowners in the Spring Hill area. There is no ‘chair’ as such and the purpose of the CPT is primarily to provide input into the vision and land use and development options components of the renewal strategy, on behalf of the various interest ‘groups’ and assist in distributing information on the project through their networks,” the spokesperson said.
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villagenews By Kerry Gillett AN exhibition celebrating Philip Bacon’s 40 year career as an art dealer is on show at the Philip Bacon Galleries until March 15. The exhibition, 40 Years – 40 Paintings, comprises art from almost every decade since the 1890s and includes artists such as Margaret Olley, Ian Fairweather, Rupert Bunny, William Robinson and Philip Wolfhagen. Philip Bacon has said, “I had always loved being in art galleries - with their silence and atmosphere of peace, of escape from the outside world. It was much like being in a cathedral.” And I am reminded of his words as I tour the peaceful gallery. I am drawn to the sublimely beautiful Madame Sadayakko as Kesa, c.1907 by Australian artist Rupert Bunny, a dazzling colourist. Tonally framing Madame Sadayakko are Ethel Carrick Fox Mosque at Tangiers c. 1911 and Charles Condor Moonlight at Mustapha 1892. Wow, what a wall! Rupert Bunny (1864-1947) was a celebrated artist in France where he exhibited in the Salons and was bought by the French Government, an honour bestowed on few living artists. Philip Bacon began collecting Bunny in the 1970s when he was not a household name in Australia. Bacon believes Bunny was undervalued and
remains one of his favourite artists. The exhibition catalogue features Madame Sadayakko on its cover, indicative of Philip Bacon’s love for this large oil on canvas, which is arguably one of Bunny’s best. Madame Sadayakko (1871–1946) through the patronage of Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s Prime Minister became the best-known geisha of her time. In 1899 The Kawakami Theatre troupe with Sadayakko toured America and Europe. They were the first Japanese theatre company to be seen in the West. At The Exposition Universelle 1900 in Paris, Sadayakko mesmerized the world stage. She became the inspiration for the main character, Cio-Cio San, in Giacomo Puccini most famous and well-loved opera Madame Butterfly. In 1907,Bunny painted Madame Sadayakko. He exhibited the painting in 1909 at the Salon d’Automne. The painting clearly shows the artistic influence of James McNeill Whistler’s subtle tonalities and the West’s obsession with the mysterious Orient. The painting skillfully embraced the cultural climate of the early 20th century known as La Belle Époque – the beautiful era. The exhibition is not just about amazing art, which has a wonderful story to be sought out, but the generosity of those who have
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selflessly lent art for the exhibition. It is testament to the respect Philip Bacon has, not only as a successful businessman and philanthropist, but to the artists, art gallery staff, and clients who are proud to say he is their friend.
LET your brilliant technology ideas be heard at the Lord Mayor’s Budding Entrepreneurs Program which opened on March 1. This exciting program encourages and supports young entrepreneurs to create the next wave of successful technology start-ups in Brisbane, by offering $5000 to help in developing their skills and accessing professional support for their ideas. Funding opportunities can be used for attending events and conferences, business advice, membership, entry into education programs and participation in trade missions. Central Ward councillor Vicki Howard said that a small amount of money can go a long way when starting out. “If you can demonstrate you have an idea for a digital business, or if you have recently launched a business, you may be eligible and entrepreneurs aged 17-30 are strongly urged to apply,” Cr Howard said. Full terms and conditions available at www.digitalbrisbane. com.au
Mike and Wanda Davis honoured LOCAL residents Mike and Wanda Davis were recognised for their work behind the Submariners Walk Heritage Trail in Teneriffe at the Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards in January. The trail commemorates the location of the U.S. Navy submarine base, which was the largest in the southwest Pacific, during World War II, and the sacrifice of the sailors lost in submarines sailing from this base. The trail was developed over three years, with the first two commemorative plaques opening in 2010, culminating in a total of six by 2013, as well as three benches designed to take on the shape of the submarines in the water. Ms Davis said they wanted the submariners to get the recognition they deserved and the Teneriffe base was a crucial tale that needed to be told. “We never did it for the recognition. My father was a submariner on the USS Peto and we wanted to find out more about it. We discovered the engine hut on the Teneriffe boardwalk was the only reminder of World War II left in the area,” she said. Ms Davis said they were grateful for the pivotal support of the Submarines Association of Queensland and the Queensland Maritime Museum in their fundraising and research efforts. 20
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A proud Mike and Wanda Davis receive their Australia Day award from the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk. “With a lot of research and support from the New Farm Historical Society, Brisbane City Council, Submariners Association of Queensland and reference points from the Queensland Maritime Museum, we were able to make this all happen. It was very important for us to keep this piece of history for future generations.” A total of 79 submarines operated at the base over three years, with seven perishing in the Pacific conflict, five with all hands. The last U.S. Navy unit relocated to the Philippines in 1945.
Weight loss wins GEORGINA Watson has launched a new weekly weight loss program at her New Farm Whole Body Vibration (WBV) personal training studio, Gravity Zone, with major success. Every week, clients meet as part of a clinic and support group where they are weighed in and have their measurements tracked before Georgina covers a specific topic on lifestyle, nutrition and exercise. There is also a food demonstration by Georgina’s daughter and qualified chef, Anni Donney, on how to prepare quick, delicious and healthy meals. In addition to 20 minute WBV training sessions, Gravity Zone will now be offering small group classes including boxing, circuit and strength training. “It’s not about telling people they can’t do or eat something; it’s about making the program work for their individual goals. This network offers support, counselling and information in a very welcoming environment – our clients just love the camaraderie. It is a holistic education process on how to cook and live a healthy lifestyle to achieve long term weight loss,” Georgina said. Georgina stressed that a change in attitude towards food was a key to success, so she created her new food line, GZ Gourmet Food to Go, to boost metabolism and increase lean muscle
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Georgina’s two-pronged approach to weight loss succeeds mass. There are six fresh and frozen products being launched in April, but by April 30 there will be up to 12 different options available for delivery or pick up. Meals are prepared weekly and included as part of a meal program or purchased separately. “Unlike other meal programs that are carb based, full of rice and pasta but our line is protein based, affordable and made with gourmet, local produce.” Georgina said. “One meal is green & brown lentils with silver beet and chicken breast, another is beef curry with sweet potato, chick peas and green beans. We also have a range of vegetarian and seafood options. Our protein balls are extremely popular snacks.” Weight loss clinics are held every Monday night at 7pm and all are welcome.
James Delahunty (owner) with Pharmacist Manager John Nguyen, Robyn Ward and Carmel Delahunty. FORTITUDE Valley pharmacy assistant service to those in need. Robyn Ward has been farewelled from “Robyn has been with me since I Delahunty’s Cost-Less Chemist where opened the pharmacy in 1969 and she has worked for 35 years. we’re very sorry to lose her. She is The respected senior pharmacist such a strong person who will be assistant had a laneway named after remembered for her loyalty and her her on the corner of Brunswick and beautiful personality – no matter who Wickham Street in 2010, which was came into the pharmacy, she would unveiled by former Central Ward treat everyone equally and had a great councillor David Hinchliffe. personal following,” Mr Delahunty said. Ms Ward said the last 35 years had “Her expertise was second to none been an experience that she would over the years the shop has changed repeat all over again. management but she has always been “It’s been wonderful. James and the common link. The laneway will Carmel (Delahunty) have been the best be a lasting memorial to her that she employers. (On my last day) I’ve had deserves.” the biggest outpouring of flowers, cards Delahunty’s Cost-Less Chemists is and gifts from everyone,” she said. located at 257 Brunswick Street, Owner James Delahunty said will be Fortitude Valley. Telephone 3252 2672 remembered for her smiling, friendly for more information.
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Brisbane City Council is inviting residents to participate in the Green Heart Wisdom program, launching in early 2014. If you are interested in discovering new ways to save energy and save on power bills, this program could help you! Both individuals and small groups of 8-10 people are welcome to apply. Participants must: • be aged 60 years and over • live within Brisbane boundaries • hold a Pensioner Concession Card • own and live in a home with its own electricity meter (not managed by a body corporate) and without a solar power system. For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/greenheart or phone Council on (07) 3403 8888. This activity received funding from the Department of Industry as part of the Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP)
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Double Shot doubles its floor space Twice as good
cuisine repertoire, the dinner menu on Thursday and Friday nights offers a specialised selection of a meat, seafood or vegetarian dish designed to inspire the senses. If you like your hors d’oeuvres, then you should try Christoph’s sizzling escargots in garlic butter with a crusty baguette from their Bistro Bites menu on Thursday and Friday nights. Their Facebook page has become their weekly specials board.
Double Shot is now proudly enjoying double the floor space of its original cafe, effectively doubling their patronage since expanding after Christmas - much to the delight of locals who can now happily share their favourite coffee spot with others. The best start to the day would have to be the Baghdad eggs with cumin and Greek yoghurt. The bacon is especially interesting, served rolled and grilled, and is a must along with Ross’s special relish. The relish recipe is a moving feast, changing with each batch to ensure the secret ingredients remain exactly that.
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runs low. When teamed with the the deli’s Melenzane Siciliane - pickled eggplant and a crusty cob loaf, you have a rustic lunch best enjoyed with a glass of red. Vince and Maria learned the recipe from their own mothers and brought the delicacy to their own establishment, another reason why the New Farm Deli is the institution it is.
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and aromas of yesteryear. You sit down on your choice of genoa lounge or mismatched kitchen chairs and gaze at the floor to ceilingl shelves filled with dog-eared and well-loved books. Home-made cake is presented on a delicate plate and your beverage of choice is served in matching cup and saucer. Their speciality however, is a cooling glass of Rooibus iced tea with honey and vanilla.
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If you are a lover or connoisseur of traditional mortadella, you might have already hunted it down at the New Farm Deli. Famous for being produced in Bolognia, Vince has sourced this deli delight direct from Venice, causing regulars to become frantic when their mortadella supply
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Like the bouquinistes of Paris, this cafe offers you a selection of used and antiquarian books to ponder over whilst you sit and sip. Soon the Cafe Bouquiniste will offer a loan system enabling you to borrow the book of your choosing. When you first walk in the door of this old world shop front, you are greeted by the sights, sounds
The truffle sauce that graced the Balfour kitchen’s signature eye fillet over three years ago is back to kick off the new autumn menu this year. This is a flavour hit which befits the candlelit atmosphere and silver service of this restaurant located in the sprawling Queenslander owner by the Spicers Group. The secret to this place is the rooftop bar laced with loads of mood lighting and views of the Story Bridge. Who knew this little gem was here..? Perhaps it should be renamed Spicers hidden gem.
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An evening soiree was a perfect chance for the buyers of the new Ecco building in Teneriffe to meet and socialise over drinks and nibbles at the official launch.
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The sprit of Louis Armstrong lived on in a live performance by his grandson Herb Armstrong at the Glamour Hair and fashion Grand Opening. Guests were also treated to generous prizes and a goodie bag with Nak Hair products.
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Lucky attendees had some light refreshments before being treated to a sneak peek of the Brisbane launch of 51 Shades of Maggie Muff.
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Fans hoping to glean insights into his art flocked to hear artist Michael Eather speak at the opening of his new exhibition The Endless Sea. At Heiser Gallery, 90 Arthur st Fortitude Valley until March 15.
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Father Coote was on hand to christen the newest edition to the Merlo family – Rosa the Italian coffee roaster, of course!
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Christmas is done and dusted and now the year is taking off like a rocket. It won’t be long until the Teneriffe Festival rolls around again. The committee, made up of local councillors and business representatives has already had the second meeting of the year and it’s looking very promising with Bank of Queensland New Farm as our naming sponsors. There are some new things on the drawing board but as always we need sponsorship so if you would like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you. As always, it will remain a free event.
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Unrivalled Size and Grandeur in the Heart of Brisbane 28 26 CHESTER STREET, NEW FARm “I HAVE TO BID TOMORROW, WHAT DO I DO?!?”
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Every so often you come across a property that literally takes your breath away. From the street, 26 Chester Street is discreet and private, while still being in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural and entertainment hub.
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Offering a corner position, this 2 bedroom apartment on paper is a solid investment; in person it’s a breathtaking apartment for any discerning buyer with any list of requirements. Having been recently renovated with a stunning new kitchen, air conditioning and timber blinds; this is the perfect opportunity to make this your new home!
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“A Little Beauty on Lower Bowen Terrace”
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This is an authentic New Farm classic. Having bought the home in 1983, the time has inevitably come for the owner to say goodbye to the family abode. This house has that special something. It’s a home that has a genuine warmth and charm that can’t be bought. From every inch to every corner, it has been meticulously maintained and loved, and one only needs to step inside to truley understand it.
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 1:00pm On Site if not SOLD prior
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Under Contract Sam Mayes 0402 094 553 raywhite.com 07 3358 0624
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Very rarely does a home like this become available. Located on one of Brisbane’s best streets, this 4 bedroom house offers a unique opportunity. They just don’t make homes like this anymore - spread out across three spacious levels and including an incredible roof top terrace, this well built, solid double brick home is a must to inspect.
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New Farm 5/46 Terrace Street Situated in the heart of New Farm, this charming 2 bed apartment with a secure carpark, will appeal to 1st home buyers and investors alike. Entertain friends on your enormous courtyard deck surrounded by a tropical setting.
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LIV 4005, a new three-storey development on Annie Street in New Farm, will be the embodiment of ultimate style and quality. With high quality craftsmanship and state of the art finishes, these boutique apartments are limited to 18 to offer ultimate privacy, exclusivity and locality. Ray White Projects sales and marketing agent Ryan Leddicoat said that the developers, Pikos Group, will spare no expense when constructing this urban living vision. “One of the best things is that each apartment comes with two car parks, which is extremely rare. This development is in the epicentre of New Farm so everything is at your fingertips and CBD is within 15 minutes walking distance,” Mr Leddicoat said. In addition to the luxury interior, the building’s striking design has been a test piece of architectural brilliance. “Liv 4005 is definitely not your average building. There is striking timber cladding on parts of the exterior, which takes architectural design to the next level. Every apartment has a balcony with built in herb gardens and barbeque bench. If you are on the top or second level, you will have some beautiful city views.” Mr Leddicoat said. “Inside, the cabinetry was designed by an interior designer and there are feature tiles throughout. The flooring will be timber tiles, which emulates the
LIV 4005, a new three-storey development look of timber but is far more durable.” Buyers can choose between two bedroom+ multi-purpose room or three bedroom apartments, all equipped with two bathrooms, walk in wardrobes, internal storage and a ‘drop zone’ nook for electronic devices. Construction will begin mid year and is expected to be completed by June 2015. Mr Leddicoat said the Pikos Group, a family-operated company with projects in Hamilton and Bulimba, was excited to expand their portfolio to other developments in New Farm and the peninsula. Log on to liv4005.com.au or contact Ryan on 0422 132 222 or ryan. leddicoat@raywhite.com for more information.
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This delightful Queensland workers cottage is bursting at the seams with the charm
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TALKING ProPerTy
“I have to bid tomorrow, what do I do?!?” It’s a regular Friday afternoon, I’m flickpassing emails, praying for message banks, all in an attempt to close off a week. And recently, in the middle of this madness, I get a call from a frantic friend begging for tips saying “I have to bid tomorrow, what do I do?!?”.
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My response to them is consistent. There are two questions I ask: 1. *Is this a ‘must have’?!? or 2. *Is this a ‘at the right price’? The reason I ask is that the strategy differs for both. Competition is the fuel for
pricing in any market (see the triangle) and the thing you want to avoid, as a bidder, is stimulating that competition. So I give them 2 strategies they both involving bidding! At a recent auction a buyer said to me “I’m not bidding unless it goes on the market”. Well, unfortunately you can’t have one without the other! Anyway back to the strategy.. If it’s a ‘must have’ my advice is simple, work out the maximum price that you would be prepared to pay and open the bidding at that price. If someone bids after that price, simply leave. This is the same as making ‘one offer’ to buy the property and it further ‘blows other parties out of the water’ if they were at a lower price. If it’s a ‘at the right price’ then I encourage buyers to still set a maximum price. However I recommend that if no one opens the auction that they start the bidding, but bid lower than they’re prepared to pay. This identifies them as a bidder and will help them engage with the auctioneer. I then encourage them to monitor bidding. As bidding continues they should only bid again if bidding stalls and then increase the bid to the next *benchmark. If you property is called *‘on the market’, they should continue bidding by increasing the price quickly to the next benchmark. The reason for this is most people think in round numbers as their maximum price and more often than not, it’s
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the person that gets there first that wins. With more and more properties going to auction and the Brisbane market heating up, it is almost unavoidable that you will need to bid at an auction. Head along to some auctions, watch how others bid, talk to some agent and try to follow along with what the auctioneer is saying. And finally, have a plan and stick to it! Now hopefully, with this information out, my Fridays will go back to the regular administrative parcel-the-parcel!
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*Benchmark: The next ‘rounded up’ price eg. Bid is a $166k, then next benchmark price would be $170k or $910k, then next benchmark price would be $1mil. *must have: You have been looking for ages and you just want to buy a home at a fair price. *At the right price: You found a property you like, but buying it a reasonably price is important and if you miss out you wont be upset. *On the market: This means the current price is above the owners reserve & property will now be sold to the highest bidder.
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Your Peninsula Specialists. There is no doubt right now, there is genuine vibrancy in the New Farm property market. Property is transacting for great prices and it’s amazing to see just how quickly the dynamics of real estate can change. Whether it’s a rundown studio apartment or high end house on the water, there are buyers for everything. There are amazing properties available right now and we are seeing new buyers coming into the market every week. There are several key factors driving the market, these include: • Interest rates have remained low • Supply is tight and demand is strong • Increasing demand from Chinese buyers • The Peninsula is a strong growth area On Thursday 20th March we held our first ‘in house’ auctions in our brand new office at 612 Brunswick Street, New Farm. Five properties in total went to auction and it was a roaring success, with registered bidders on every single property and clearing 80% under the hammer. The next event will be our in-room Auctions at Ray White New Farm is on the Wednesday the 5th March and again with the Urban Living Group Auctions on Sunday the 30th March 2014 at the Emporium Hotel. There are some exceptional properties that will be auctioned, with 26 Chester Street being the flagship campaign. It’s a property that literally sets a new benchmark, with its discreet facade and absolute privacy in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural and entertainment hub. Feel free to enquire for further details, as this is a house that leaves nothing to the imagination. This year we have settled 40+ properties reaching $50 million in sales, which is an annual increase of 12.7% from the same period last year. Days on market has also shortened reaching a record low below 30 days on market. These numbers send a clear message the future is bright. Happy Hunting,
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2014 SNAP SHOT top 3 Peninsula Apartment sales in 2014 1. 202/139 Commercial Road, Teneriffe | $650,000 2. 3/72 Moray Street, New Farm | $648,000 3. 28/165 Sydney Street | $587,000
top 3 Peninsula House sales in 2014 1. 586 Lower Bowen Terrace, New Farm | $1,735,000 2. 79 Sydney Street, New Farm | $912,000 3. 99 James Street, New Farm | $800,00 # Based on settled sales
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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 November 2013. 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.
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Opportunity to grab much-loved address THE former much loved boutique hotel Chester’s in New Farm will be going under the hammer on March 30. Since closing hotel operations last August, owners Peter and Maria Gittoes have maintained the spacious 1025m2 property as a residential address. They purchased the 579m2 lot 12 years ago, prior to the eruption of urban development in Teneriffe and Fortitude Valley, to build their family home. “When we came here, there was no Emporium or James Street, just peninsulapropert
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The floor-to-ceiling glass is double glazed for noise control, which was funny when we were running the hotel because many of our guests would sleep in due to it being so peaceful! Complete security was also a big thing – we have lighting on timing as well as security cameras.” “All the trimmings here are the best that you can get. The roof was constructed by two artisans using South American Ringwood, the kitchen bench is made of South American garnet European appliances, there’s a waterfall and even a Mad Max style aquarium,” Mr Gittoes said. Chester’s eventually became an iconic boutique hotel which saw the
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the derelict aftermath of the old Coca Cola site. I think Vroom (on James Street) was the only thing here. We came here with a vision for this block of land to build a house that will fit into its surroundings, to bring an inner city house to Brisbane which hadn’t been done before. Now through some sort of trans-modification, the area has turned into a world class precinct, but at the time we were pioneers,” Mr Gittoes said. The home was designed with a phenomenal 1100 tonnes of hand finished concrete, which sits on 48 piers for structural support. “This house is a true masterpiece in engineering. Our projection to the architects was that we wanted a simple facade with a grand interior,” Mr Gittoes said. “Wherever you are, you can see the sky. Everywhere you go you can feel connected with the outside but have ultimate privacy.
Gittoes host many special functions for the likes of Dan Murphy’s, Harvey’s restaurant (on James Street) and the world’s most prominent winemakers. Their hope is for the next family will continue carrying on their unique vision and create as many special memories as they have. “We’ve had many 18th birthdays, 21sts, toga parties and the like. It’s a unique family residence with grandeur, privacy and security. I would love the next family to continue on our trend. Maybe a family that is interested in art; there’s so much space you can house your whole collection,” Mr Gittoes said. Ray White New Farm sales principal Matt Lancashire this sale was a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. As the “ultimate entertainer’s” house, its fully equipped rooftop bar terrace offers unspoiled views of the CBD, alongside seven 35m2 en suite bedrooms, one with a spa, eleven
Peter and Maria Gittoes with Ray White New Farm sales principal Matt Lancashire
bathrooms and four car spaces. “The whole house can easily fit 200 guests. Upstairs is a fully equipped viewing and entertaining deck. There’s also a disused pool currently masked by a large deck that can be reinstated at minimal cost so in the middle of summer, you can relax in your own private roof top oasis,” Mr Lancashire said. Chester’s also has multipurpose zoning rights, which can accommodate both commercial and residential purposes. A hair’s breadth from James Street, the Emporium and Gasworks, few other properties can rival this package of convenience, size and
luxury in one location. “Even though it’s a big family home, the way it is set up is that you can shut the doors and come back knowing it will be exactly the same because it’s very low maintenance,” Mr Lancashire said. “We’re getting some interesting feedback from families, empty nesters and business owners from Australia and all over the world, including Asia and America. A property with this kind of zoning, volume and size in New Farm and dare I say, Australia is unheard of. It’s a versatile property that is ahead of its time; making it one of the most unique pieces of real estate I’ve ever dealt with.”
IT ’S TIME TO CAPITALISE ON THE MARKET 447 Bowen Tce, New Farm 378 Bowen Tce, New Farm 229 Moray Street, New Farm 447 Bowen, Tce New Farm
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Professionals New Farm 629 Brunswick Street New Farm www.professionalsnewfarm.com.au t 3358 4377 f 3358 3176
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GARRY HONE “PREmium PROPERtY” Specialist
NEw FARm - NEwstEAd - tENERiFFE M: 0408 741 418 E: garry@professionalsnewfarm.com.au 2014 is the start of an exciting period of growth for our agency, with the redevelopment and expansion of our existing offices to best service our clients in our ever growing sales, investment and property management divisions. As the full benefits of the BCC Urban Renewal Program are realised and appreciated, there has been an immense re-gentrification in the New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe precinct. We have witnessed a greater diversity in property styles and price points right across the spectrum, from designer, entry level properties to exquisite homes and apartments attracting buyers who not only appreciate the lifestyle on offer but also add to the spirit of our community. In recognition of the ongoing development of prime apartments, homes and the regeneration of existing homes, we are the only mainstream agency to take the initiative to dedicate a specialist sales force to service these specific markets, within the boundaries of the area. Garry Hone, a long standing friend and an exceptional, experienced licenced real estate agent, has been appointed to develop a specialist, Premium Property desk as a centre-point, specific and exclusive to New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe. Garry is as accomplished as he is educated in the real estate profession and is an agent of the highest calibre with a personal, down to earth approach and an impeccable reputation for results. Although we have been in business here since 1988 and have already seen some great things happening in the area, we genuinely believe that the best is yet to come. We foresee an exciting future of our Precinct as it further evolves into one of Brisbane’s most desirable, vibrant and valuable communities and welcome Garry to our team.
Andrew Clough Andrew Clough Principal
Professionals New Farm 629 Brunswick Street New Farm www.professionalsnewfarm.com.au t 3358 4377 f 3358 3176
JED DzIUMA SUccESSFULLY
selling the area for 8 years p: 0409 888 190 E: jdziuma.newfarm@ljh.com.au FORTITUDE VALLEY • BOWEN HILLS • NEW FARM • NEWSTEAD • TENERIFFE “I just wanted to personally thank you for your professionalism, expertise, and service throughout the sale. You really went above and beyond and it was quite amazing. Your ongoing communication and updates were very comforting and your hard work always reassured me. I really can’t thank you enough for organising everything from conveyers to plumbers, and making yourself always available. You really did give me the highest level of service and I want to thank you very much. All the very best with your sales and future clients. I still own another unit at Alfred Street and I will be happy to use you again and recommend your services.” - Pauline Tiberi
SOLD FOR $587,000
28/165 Sydney Street, New Farm
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IT’S A pURE cASE OF SUppLY VS DEMAND. Currently in New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe there is a very large shortage of specifically two bedroom units. Almost in critical supply, these commodities are proving a rare find for both home buyers and investors alike. Seeing the value in Brisbane property has led to a drop in time-on-market and an increase in strong early offers, shown at the success of my recent Auction for apartment 28 at Boulevarde Apartments on Sydney Street in New Farm: •
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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.
Own the best house on your block. With a little help from leading interior designer Darren Palmer and myLJHooker Introducing myLJHooker – the leading property library – full of property styling tips, handy checklists, renovation guides and special deals. If you have a sales or rental appraisal on your property with LJ Hooker before March 31 2014, you could WIN* a $5,000 interior design session from Darren Palmer and $25,000 cash courtesy of myLJHooker. To book your appraisal, come inside or visit myljhooker.com.au/win
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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New Farm 10/6 Merthyr Road
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The River is Your Gallery This opulent garden villa in the upscale The River Gallery is your opportunity to secure one of New Farm’s most highly sought after and exclusive properties. This villa’s architecture is more home than apartment and with only a few villas in this complex - this one is the largest, most spacious and luxurious on offer. For those who love to entertain, the spacious 40sqm terrace with its sandstone paving, covered dining area & built in BBQ enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of Brisbane city & river overlooking your own private lawn & gardens. This is riverfront living at its best!
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Spacious rooms, the design is stylish & contemporary. Granite floors, high ceilings giving a great impression of light & space. Multiple living spaces, fantastic for entertaining 3 double bedrooms, master bedroom suite with dressing room and stunningly appointed granite ensuite and parents retreat. 239sqm internal living space plus 49sqm of balconies/terraces and 51sqm private garden with direct river access. This villa feels like you’re in a world of your own. 84sqm basement area with 4 secure car
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spaces, laundry and storage/wine cellar with direct access inside. The River Gallery is an outstanding riverfront address of high quality designer apartments in New Farm, with access to local restaurants, cafes & shops only moments from your garden gate. Auction Onsite Monday 17th March at 6.30pm View Saturday 11-11.30am Wednesday 6-6.30pm Contact Brett Greensill 0410 506 695
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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RECORD PRICE FOR ART DECO PROPERTY 15/140 Moray Street New Farm 1 Bedroom, no car, 38sqm Listed $350,000 Sold for $362,500 $9,539 per square metre!
$12,500 more than the asking price! Call Claudia on 0431 287 057 for an appraisal of your own Art Deco Property!
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.
9 / 102 Sydney Street, New Farm 2 bed I 2 bath I 1 car Auction
In room March 27th at 6 pm
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Saturday 12 - 12.30 pm
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Mark Lowrey 0412 462 592 Mel O’Brien 0422 981 386 styleproperty.com.ay/1P1260
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If you’re thinking about selling your home… then it’s time to get all your ducks in a row, and there’s no one better to help than Raine & Horne New Farm. Plus now there’s the chance to win $50,000* – and we’re sure that’ll help with a few bills. Simply list your home for sale with us before the 31st May 2014 to go into the draw for your chance to win! So, it’s off to Raine & Horne New Farm to list your home where you’ll get all the assistance you need for a great result and you can be sure that with Raine & Horne working for you, all your ducks will be in a row.
Call Raine & Horne New Farm on 3358 5444 Contact Lee Paul 0418 733 818 or Lorna Bailey 0410 609 789 today! * Terms & Conditions apply, for full details visit www.rhducksinarow.com.au. Entries close at 5pm EST 31st May, 2014. NSW Permit No. LTPS/14/00691 VIC Permit No. 14/3317 ACT Permit No. TP14/00284 and SA Permit No. T14/143
simon caulfield $19,971,000 worth of property already sold in 2014! Simon Caulfield and his dynamic team are proof that today's market conditions are reaping great results for property owners. Starting the year with a bang, Simon and his team have now sold just under $20 million of property in just the first 2 months! His expert advice and unequalled level of personal attention to his loyal clients has once again set him apart. With Simon there are no empty
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“Setting the benchmark for 2014.”
LD O S KANGAROO POINT $1,300,000
LD O S KANGAROO POINT $1,550,000
LD O S BULIMBA $2,128,000
LD O S KANGAROO POINT $1,350,000
LD O S KANGAROO POINT $1,600,000
LD O S DUTTON PARK $2,400,000
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15 properties sold in 2014 Average of 19 days on the market Total of 218 buyer inspections 78% of sales are above the listed price 65% of sales had three or more offers
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KANGAROO POINT $1,100,000
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KANGAROO POINT $UNDISCLOSED
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GREENSLOPES $750,000
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SPRING HILL $925,000
EAST BRISBANE $UNDISCLOSED
LD O S SPRING HILL $493,000
2013 Australian Real Estate Awards
AUSTRALIA’S BEST MAJOR INDEPENDENT AGENCY
SIMON CAULFIELD Lead Agent – Place Estate Agents
0437 935 912 sc@eplace.com.au
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“We found Simon’s communication to be excellent. We received a phone call after every inspection to keep us informed, and Simon was always accessible no matter what time of day/ night or weekend.” Simon Caulfield
“Ann-Karyn thank you so much for the outstanding service that you provided in selling our family home. You listened and provided open and transparent communication throughout the entire process.”
“Ben has gone above and beyond to help me with my relocation, and I will not hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends who are needing the services of a real estate professional.”
Ben White
Ann-Karryn Fraser
“Sherrie sold our property in 3 days with multiple offers including one from her facebook campaign. As a result for this and her assistance with styling and cleaning, our property sold for much more than we expected. We highly recommend Sherrie.”
“The experience we received was exceptional and we could not have asked for a better realtor to guide us through the process. Karen went over and above what we were expecting to make this deal happen.”
Sherrie Storror
Karen McBryde
“We cannot speak highly enough of the professional way in which Garry and Padraic approached the sale of our house. What we envisaged as possibly a stressful time was eased by the caring and approachable manner of the Place team.”
Garry Jones
Just said. “I cannot say enough about how wonderfully Alex handled the sale of my apartment. She was always positive and dealt with multiple offers quickly and easily and to my surprise she achieved a higher price than an offer that had come through prior to me putting the apartment on the market with Alex.“
Alex Rutherford
“Aaron handled the marketing, inspections and sale of our property in a highly professional manner. As anyone who has sold a property knows, it’s quite a stressful and emotional process for the vendors. Aaron kept us well informed and helped put our minds at ease through the entire process.”
Aaron Woolard
“During the entire campaign it was clear that you were working for us and trying to achieve the best possible price for our property, your negotiation skills and your experience in the auction room was crucial for us ultimately achieving the result which we did… We were very impressed”
Judy Goodger
Start this year off on the right foot, call New Farm’s number one team on 3107 5111 PLC-NF0770