The Gap Historical Society

The Gap Historical Society Inc.

Dedicated to all members of The Gap Historical Society and all other people over 80 years old!!

For all those born prior to 1940 – you are survivors!!!!

Consider the changes you have witnessed.

You were born before television, before penicillin, before polio shots, frozen foods, xerox, contact lenses, frisbees and THE PILL.

You were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams, and ballpoint pens; before pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air conditioners, drip-dry clothing – AND – before Man walked on the Moon!

You got married first and THEN lived together – how quaint can you be?

In your times, closets were for clothes – not for “coming out of”. Bunnies were small rabbits and Rabbits were not Volkswagens. ‘Designer Jeans’ were scheming girls named Jean or Jeanne, and having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.

You thought fast food was what you ate during Lent, and Outer Space was the back of the local theatre.

You were before househusbands, gay rights,computer dating, dual careers and commuter marriages. You were before day-care centres, group therapy and nursing homes. You never heard of FM radio, tape decks, electric typewriters, artificial hearts, word processors, yoghurt and guys wearing earrings. For you, time sharing meant togetherness – not computers or condominiums; a “chip” meant a piece of wood; hardware meant hardware and software wasn’t even a word.

ANTA Member

MASSAGE THERAPY POSTURAL DYNAMICS

Shop 1/ 489 Waterworks Road Ashgrove West

T: 3366 9997 www.ntpages.com.au/bernardevens

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 983 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD 4061 WITH 5G

1. The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of: · The replacement of existing mounts with new mounts · The replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each is 2.516m long) · The installation of eighteen (18) new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) · the installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including RRUs, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, mast head amplifiers and · other associated equipment, and the works within the existing equipment shelter. · External engineering works to strengthen the pole

2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station

Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to:

Wannan Bao on 0428 684 927or via optus.submissions@servicestream.com.au or

Level 3, Tower B, Zenith Centre, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067, by 5pm Monday 28 March 2022.

4. If you would like to know more about this site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/4061004

In 1940, “Made in Japan” meant junk and the term “making out” referred to how you did in an exam. Pizzas, “McDonald’s” and instant coffee were unheard of.

In your day, cigarette smoking was fashionable, GRASS was mowed, COKE was a cold drink and POT was something you cooked in. ROCK MUSIC was Grandma’s lullaby and AIDS were helpers in the Principal’s office.

You were certainly not before the difference between the sexes was discovered, but you were before the SEX CHANGE: you made do with what you had. And you were the last generation that was so dumb as to think you needed a husband to have baby!

No wonder all of us in this group are so confused and there is such a generation gap!

BUT YOU SURVIVED!!! WHAT BETTER REASON

TO CELEBRATE!!

In 1940, there were few people resident in The Gap. The 20th and 21st centuries have changed that completely in that we are now one of the most populous areas in the City of Brisbane. Ongoing residential development will see us assume the mantle of No 1 if we are not already there.

The past two COVID years have detracted from participation in some activities which has resulted in a lessening of allocated time to enjoy the fulfilment of some projects. However, we are looking forward to a brighter and busier future.

Best wishes from the Society and remember to love and Mind The Gap

George Stoddart - President

Established 2000