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Mercedes-Benz Brisbane 194 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead. (07) 3251 6666. news V comment tethering rings in shopping plazas Local on and ratepayer-funded off-leash parks and the battle to ban them from apartment buildings has been show at mini- comprehensively lost. Dogs are here to stay which means market a spirit of co-existence is required. The biggest issue the I’m-not-mad- MIKE O’CONNOR Steph Maker about-Fido group has is with dog poo. [email protected] You would reckon that in a cosmopolitan, socially aware From the disruption of the fire It would be reasonable to neighbourhood like ours it would be at New Farm Deli, Thousand Island suggest that if you live in this one problem with which you wouldn’t Dressing owner Ellen Frazer has neighbourhood and don’t have to deal. seized an opportunity to mingle with like dogs, you should You’d be wrong as anyone who does the Merthyr Village community and seriously consider changing a lot of walking will attest. celebrate the change in direction of your address. There are still brain-dead people her store. I’m not sure if there are more dogs out there who refuse to pick up their “It’s been a tough couple of than people but if not, then it’s only a pet’s droppings. months,” Ms Frazer(pictured) said. matter of time. Failure to pick up dog poop attracts “But our landlords have been kind products,” Ms Frazer said. I was in the UK recently and a council fine of $266 as does failure enough to let me set up this little pop- “I saw this little market stall as left convinced that dogs now to effectively control your dog in a up to try and drive more traffic down opportunity to show the community outnumber humans. public place but few people are aware to the other side of the centre.” that we’ve made that switch in store.” To confess to disliking dogs is to of these penalties. The market-style offering displays Ms Frazer said the mini-market risk being pilloried. Council should consider erecting a range of locally made wares for strategy is serving a purpose. There are those people who simply signage warning of the penalties buyers Ms Frazer describes as “I’m just trying to stay connected cannot understand how someone involved and mount an awareness “earring enthusiasts.” to the community and drum up a could not adore fluffy, cuddly Fido campaign highlighting them. The theme is “bold, bright, and one little extra business while all this and who take it as a personal affront Some random patrols to enforce of a kind,” and points to Thousand construction is happening. if you confess that actually, you‘re not the penalties would also go some way Island Dressing’s move towards “It’s really nice to be standing crazy about dogs. towards lessening the problem. homegrown goods. here and talking to people all day We now have dogs with their We’re all in this together and it only “About five years ago we made the and being part of the Merthyr own water bowls and gratis dog takes a few people to be irresponsible switch to buying more locally made community again.” treats in cafés and purpose-built for things to turn nasty.
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 3 V news who had a cat as a close Art companion, was a member of Best wishes, a crochet group. “Sadly, his cat passed advocating away and the crochet group Dominic community knew he was The Big Issue for suffering greatly from the salesperson and loss. New Farm “They connected him resident change to Happy Paws Happy Dominic Hearts and he greatly Felton By Kate McGrath Burgess benefited from the regular (pictured) is Adderton’s creative producer Brit interaction with the shelter animals headed north. Adderton House and Heart of Casey said the exhibition inspires and ended up adopting one. After five Mercy is a cultural space exploring and empowers people with the “The colours in Hearth represent years selling the social justice and awareness of social understanding they can take small the colours of a vibrant crochet rug magazine outside Vue issues through artwork and activities. actions in their lives to be the catalyst being created by the gentleman.” Café on Merthyr Road, Dominic is Adderton is one of Queensland’s for change. The artwork is made from Dolly moving to the Atherton Tablelands. oldest surviving residences and was “Hope is revealed through the Varden cake tins and anodised cups Dominic was born in Townsville, refurbished for future generations to exhibition as a compelling force for which often evoke happy memories and said he’s returning to North continue to assist in enacting change. action that is both compassionate and in visitors. Queensland to help some of his In the newest exhibition called A challenges systemic injustice, because “The happy memories of simple friends. Fierce Hope, artists have teamed hope without action is just hope.” everyday communal activities, the He hopes to continue selling The up with social enterprises to create One of the art works is by Brisbane- tactile nature of the cups and the Big Issue on the Tablelands. awareness about social issues like based artist Donna Marcus and sharing of life all reflect the emotional He said he’s nearly ready to make mental illness, Aboriginal rights, is inspired by the work of Happy benefit for socially isolated people the move, but has some more packing human trafficking and food wastage. Paws Happy Hearts which connects connecting in a tactile way with to do before he goes. Inspired by the work of the Sisters vulnerable members of society with shelter animals who also benefit from Dominic said his work selling the of Mercy, curator Linda Phillips RSPCA animals for mutual therapy to the interaction.” magazine hasn’t changed much in his wanted to create an art show which create her artwork Hearth (pictured). A Fierce Hope is open till until May time, and that it’s great to engage addressed social needs and explored “Hearth represents the story of a 2020. with people when they come to buy how contemporary social issues are man who was supported by the Happy a copy. also being addressed by enterprises in Paws Happy Hearts program. For more information go to Visit Dominic outside Vue before he very practical ways. “This lovely elderly gentleman, adderton.org.au. leaves town on November 21.
4 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V Entertainment Area and encourage Pharmacist Residents other businesses to seek the same or similar concessions. “There is no shortage of recognised concern amplified music options within or close to the Valley Special for life’s By Mike O’Connor Entertainment Area, where we have identified at least 40 licensed A restaurant being promoted as premises within a two-kilometre work having a “massive 200 seater space” radius of the Gasworks Precinct on the ground floor of Gasworks which provide live music, recorded Mr James Delahunty (pictured) music or amplified entertainment. was awarded Life Membership by Residences apartments has applied for an amplified entertainment “This figure does not include the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia significant number of additional licence in a move residents claim is an (PSA) at the Queensland Annual premises such as craft breweries, attempt to turn Newstead into part of Therapeutic Update in Brisbane. wine bars and restaurants within the Valley night club district. The award recognised not only this zone, or in the Riverpark or Milky Lane restaurant, which Mr Delahunty’s 50 continuous Commercial Road precincts. specialises in up-market burgers and years of PSA membership, but also “We object to the incremental is described on its website as a “cool his exceptional contribution to or informal extension this activity the community in services to the destination” with “tasty cocktails”, beyond the designated zone, which we profession. began trading recently and presently believe already meets the demand for Established in 1932, Delahunty Jas has a 10am to midnight licence. amplified entertainment in this area. J Chemists at Spring Hill, has seen Gasworks Residences residents “Indeed, the zone has already been three generations of the Delahunty have lodged an objection to extended to include the Waterloo family provide more than 85 years of the impact pharmacists had through the application for amplified Hotel and other premises. service to the community. the various roles and career entertainment with the Office of “The Gasworks Precinct is well Alongside the Life Membership pathways pharmacists can take in Gaming and Liquor Regulation. outside this area,” Mr Harrington said. awards, Ms Nicolette Ellis supporting safe, quality and effective Resident Tony Harrington said “We urge the responsible authority was awarded the Early Career use of medicines. there was a concern that approval of to reject this application, and to Pharmacist of the Year for her “These winners demonstrate the application would set a precedent establish unambiguous regulations contribution to public health as well not only their commitment to the for the Gasworks Precinct and nearby to prevent the informal expansion as pharmacy education. profession and innovative practice, developments within Newstead, of such activities beyond the Valley PSA Queensland President Chris but their dedication to improving the informally and incrementally extend Special Entertainment Area, close to Campbell said the awards highlighted health of Queenslanders,” he said. the boundaries of the Valley Special residential premises,” he said.
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 5 V news Women move into property
Mortgage broker turned author Caroline Jean-Baptiste (pictured) wants to empower women to enter the property market. COUNCIL Her new book Buy That House is drawn from her experience as a buyer, and is in part for women who CONNECTIONS haven’t yet felt comfortable in seeking professional financial advice. SKYRING TERRACE & CUNNINGHAM STREET UPGRADE Ms Jean-Baptiste said clients would only seek her guidance if “they In order to get you home sooner and safer we continue to thought owning a home was a realistic implement the recommendations of our Teneriffe, Newstead dream” and she saw that as a problem and New Farm Precinct Traffic Plan to improve pedestrian safety, and reduce congestion. in need of a solution. She said she wrote her book to Improvements at the intersection of Skyring Terrace and “inspire more women to know that The book features practical Cunningham Street Newstead are currently underway and we are: it may be possible for them to buy money and saving strategies, as well • Installing new kerb ramps a house.” as inspirational case studies from women who’ve made the dream real. • Creating a new signalised crossing on the western side of the As a mortgage broker with 14 years’ intersection, and experience, she said a lot of women put off buying property because • Completing footpath works and changes to road line FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A marking. achieving the dream feels too lofty a goal, they fear they won’t qualify for COPY OF CAROLINE’S NEW BOOK More information about the Teneriffe, Newstead, and New a loan, and they worry ownership will (for yourself, or as a Christmas gift) Farm Precinct Traffic Plan can be found at vickihoward.com/ mean living “on beans and rice for the email [email protected] TNNFTrafficStudy rest of their life.” with your name and address, and MORE CAPACITY BUSES FOR CITY GLIDER Buy That House is Ms Jean-Baptiste’s Buy That House in the subject line. attempt to “dispel those myths.” Beginning in April 2020, the Blue City Glider will progressively be serviced by brand new articulated buses, with up to 20 new buses on the road by September. This will increase the current capacity of each Blue City Glider Local legend’s “We’re by nearly 40 passengers. featuring some of Just like our intersection upgrades, it’s all part of our plan own festival Australia’s to get you home quicker and safer, so you can do more of most vibrant what’s important. returns artists behind the JACARANDAS AND JAZZ PICNIC SUNDAY As a musician, Brisbane’s Alex instruments and 10 NOVEMBER Raineri is known around the world as on stage.” We love jacarandas and our favourite time of the year is when a piano virtuoso, enjoying extensive Mr Raineri added that future they flower with their purple tones. radio play for his rendition of classics iterations of the festival will be and modern pieces. similar in scope, but he is always We’re hosting the 6th annual Jacarandas and Jazz picnic As artistic director of the Brisbane celebrating the beauty of our local jacarandas so mark your willing to experiment and innovate Music Festival, the city’s latest diary for Sunday 10th November from 12 til 3pm to celebrate. with the presentation of the offering of musical merrymaking, individual performances. New Farm Park Rotunda will come alive to the sounds of jazz Mr Raineri is also proving to be an “A stand-out this year, for example, with big bands, roving jazz and food trucks. organisational mastermind. is bloodpaths — a combination of Bring a picnic blanket, and enjoy delicious food from Downey Following a break-out premiere in work by a group of new Australian Park Food Trucks, sit back and enjoy big band jazz by the river 2018, the Brisbane Music Festival is composers and dancers,” he said. under the purple canopy. set to return later this month with ten “bloodpaths is, chiefly, about shows under the theme of ‘Journeys’. For wet weather contingencies please monitor Australian identity — what it means to be Facebook.com/VickiHowardBCC From November 22 until December Australian and call this country home.” 18, performances will be held in He admitted that being the director Kangaroo Point, Bowen Hills, Fortitude of, and simultaneously featuring in, a Valley, Milton and New Farm. festival is taxing work. Cr Vicki Howard – CENTRAL Ward “This year I’m excited to have “It has been challenging — the classics, as always — Chopin, organising events is normally a job for P: 3403 0254 Debussy, Bach, Schubert — but also a team of multiple people,” he said. E: [email protected] some new things and contemporary music by Sting and Leonard Cohen,” For tickets to shows, search ‘Brisbane Mr Raineri said. Music Festival’ on Eventbrite.
6 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V Hop into Neighbourhood Centre Kangaroo upgrade begins
The $2.2 million upgrade of the Point New Farm Neighbourhood Centre has progressed with ATG Property Network and Project Solutions winning the project tender. The business community of ATG representatives turned the sod Kangaroo Point is hopping along, last month alongside local Member with the continued success of the for McConnel Grace Grace (on behalf Kangaroo Point Business Networking of Communities Minister Coralee Group, said convener Clare Fitzgerald. O’Rourke), and Communify staff. Ms Fitzgerald said the last meeting Communify chairperson Carolyn Mason and MP Grace Grace turn the Construction is set to commence sod with Lachlan Paulger and Henry Olsen from ATG Projects. hosted Deputy Lord Mayor Krista as early as this month, and is due for Adams, speaking on “Council’s $2 completion next year. million budget packages and how ATG Projects director Lachlan with a new, modern façade and month,” she said. Kangaroo Point businesses can apply Paulger said they are closely community garden,” she said. “The centre also hosts visiting for them.” affiliated with Communify, and “The New Farm Neighbourhood services including a regular GP, Ms Fitzgerald said she is “very have been involved in operating the Centre has been a cornerstone of homeopath, nutritionist, Law Right happy” with the group’s events, and Neighbourhood Centre’s kitchen. the community here for more than Legal Advice, Narcotics Anonymous they’re continuing to work towards a “To be able to continue to support 30 years and we are recognising and Gamblers Anonymous. Kangaroo Point Business Expo. Communify in developing their centre this centre’s value by contributing “A clinic visits the centre each “Our next event will be an info to further improve the support it $1.8 million funding towards this Thursday to support people evening for the Expo on November 25 provides to the local community is major renovation.” experiencing homelessness, and the at Sea Legs Brewery” she said. humbling,” he said. Ms Grace noted the centre’s centre also has showers, toilets and The group has secured funding for Ms Grace said the project will deliver contribution to the local community. washing machines available for them the Expo from the Gabba Ward, and approximately eight full time equivalent “Regular activities at the centre to use.” are still seeking further support. jobs for locals during construction. include yoga, art classes, English The Neighbourhood Centre will To get involved, email Clare at “As part of this project, the centre lessons, sports, playgroup, continue to operate from their [email protected], or will be raised and built in underneath SecondBite Food Pantry and a temporary home at 860 Brunswick join the Facebook group. to deliver more meeting rooms along neighbourhood barbecue once a Street during the upgrade.
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 7 V news boats and we could be closer to noisy We dropped off a few pairs of very uneven concrete so bad in some bars and restaurants with easy access expensive trousers and … now they have places that you are safer walking on LETTERS to the city, theatres, church and work. closed up and nobody including Lindsay the road, although that also leaves a to the We were blessed and now that next door or the tea shop can say where lot to be desired. we have lived through all of that, they have gone. There are no green spaces to we now have HSW with even more There is no notice on the door. It is take our dogs except for the park EDITOR restaurants to go to and even more very strange. Peerless in Robertson at Newstead, but even that area is employment and hang outs for our Street profess to know nothing. congested with runners, scooters and people on bikes and with all of this Petition Fatigue grandchildren. We would like to retrieve our Life in the area now seems perfect. trousers as well as understand how this development going on it is only going Over the past 35 years since we If newcomers don’t like the can happen. to get a whole lot worse. became river rats on the banks of the “atmosphere, ambience, character I wonder if anyone can assist in - OLIVER Brisbane River, we have been asked and pleasantness” of the noise being asking the landlord to provide a name to sign many petitions ranging from created by this new chapter in the life or contact details. efforts to stop the Riverwalk being of the area, they are not like the rest built, to curbing noise from party - CLARE [email protected] of us. boats and jet skis, but this latest one They don’t belong. Cracks a concern takes the cake. News that the Howard Smith If newcomers to our area don’t like I agree wholeheartedly with Mike Wharves would eventually become a the sound of their neighbours and O’Connor’s statement regarding the play area for locals was well known their friends having fun at the Howard building going on in our area. My Village News long before most of the complainants Smith Wharves, please suggest they I have lived in Teneriffe for ten even thought of buying or renting in Readership Survey go and live somewhere else and leave years, and it now looks like any area the area. the rest of us to enjoy yet another you would find in any big city with For a chance to win a Mecca Bah Where was their “due diligence”? reason for being in sight and sound of very large grey buildings towering voucher, tell us a bit about yourself. the Riverwalk and the Story Bridge. Now that they have learned the over all of us, in fact we now only We’re keen to learn more about We bought into Kangaroo Point “error of their ways”, please ask them get a small glimpse of blue sky our readers and make My Village some 35 years ago with its narrow to keep going. and Teneriffe has certainly lost its News even better for you. lanes lined with workers cottages - “WATER RAT” - NAME SUPPLIED village feel. Head to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ and separated by industrial plants The council of course is laughing HGFR5W3 to throw in your two cent’s. belching acrid smoke and ringing with Pants-less all the way to the bank with all this Competition closes Midnight the sound of ship building equipment: Just wondering if anyone else has development going on, but I might November 28. then we crossed the river to New been affected by the sudden closing add that the state of the pavements Winner will be announced in the Farm so our kids had more room of the dry cleaner at 88 Merythr Road is totally disgraceful everywhere in December Edition. to laugh and shout and play in their (where Peerless Dry Cleaning was). the vicinity, with huge cracks and Little Ducks Little Ducks Ducks Childcare Childcare 55 McLachlan Street NEWChildcare FARM (300m from James St)
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8 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V to the existing pedestrian islands Tim’s search Sky which will remain in place, funnelling all outbound vehicles up suburban side streets such as Wyandra Street for a cure congestion and Helen Street. When Tim Benson’s son was in It is believed the company has for hospital, and the little boy in the room concerns the moment postponed plans to build next door was diagnosed with brain on the Shore site between Festival cancer, Tim asked himself how he By Mike O’Connor Place and Skyring Terrace where it could help. recently gained development approval for two towers housing 333 units, one “I’ve got two young boys, and when Developer Mirvac has announced the first-born went to hospital for of 25 storeys and one of 23 storeys. plans to build a three tower The Sky project is expected to pyloric stenosis, a tightening of the residential complex on Skyring comprise more than 300 apartments. muscle in the stomach, I got talking Terrace at Newstead. Mirvac Queensland Residential to the doctors, asking a million Elizabeth and Tim Benson search at the Caring The development, to be called General Manager Warwick Bible said questions,” Mr Benson said. for Kids charity lunch. Sky, will be opposite the Gasworks the Sky Precinct would be in-line “I said ‘what are the stats on shopping precinct on a site with the Newstead and Teneriffe kid’s brain cancer,’ because I like The Children Hospital Foundation’s bounded by Skyring Terrace and Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan. my numbers, and I said ‘they’re work is “mind blowing,” Mr Benson said. Cunningham Street. “This Neighbourhood Plan, which bad stats.’” “You’re sitting in the hospital, and Stage one will comprise a 25 storey came into effect in 2011, allows for a The Children’s Hospital you just don’t understand the things tower which will occupy the eastern maximum height of 25 storeys in the Foundation’s response to Mr Benson’s they’re doing to try to find answers.” end of the site with two smaller towers Sky Precinct. inquiry on how he could join the fight He said while the Benson family of 15 and eight storeys also planned. “While we are still in the early design against children’s brain cancer was experience in hospital “wasn’t nice” Construction is expected to begin phase for Sky Precinct, our vision is simple, but practical. it didn’t compare to the trauma of a early in 2021. to work within these guidelines and “They said, ‘we need money’ – to A number of public consultation brain cancer diagnosis. deliver premium residences targeted keep testing and trying different functions have been held with “This poor kid, instead of kicking to owner-occupiers. solutions.” residents expressing concerns at soccer balls, is going to be stuck in “At this stage we are hoping to Through the Caring for Kids charity the impact such a high density lodge a Development Application for that room for the next twelve months, lunch, Mr Benson and his team at New development will have on roads Sky Precinct early next year,” he said. Farm finance firm Infinity Financial eighteen months, you just don’t know.” already suffering congestion problems. Consulting raised money for the The Caring for Kids lunch held by Mirvac has confirmed that all traffic To view the Sky Precinct storyboards, Foundation to fund the search for a Mr Benson raised $26,384 for the exiting the 25 storey tower will have visit www.community.waterfront. cure to children’s brain cancer. Children’s Hospital Foundation. to turn left into Skyring Terrace due mirvac.com BURN FAT EFFICIENTLY AT:
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Secret Nick Stapleton, Jack Fisher, Simon Magnus, Dominic Rinsche urban celebrate their wins. escape Spicers Balfour Hotel is New Farm’s award-winning home away from home. They have been Funds raised for farmers awarded the The team from All About Fruit “We’ve got two cartons of beers, Best Boutique have partnered with Merthyr Village and fresh fruit and vege,” he said. Accommodation in the Queensland homely suites and features to provide neighbours Bruce Robinson Diamonds All About Fruit’s customers have Hotel Association Awards plus a personal experience for each guest. to send some much-needed water out made donations, raising $2200 cash Best Asian in Queensland and Best Chef Nick Stapleton said he creates to a farming family in Tara. for the family of sheep farmers. Vietnamese in Australia at the French-Vietnamese food that is light, Mr Schiavon said the funds will All About Fruit’s Gianluca Schiavon Restaurant and Catering Awards. crisp and fresh — what want people be passed to the family on ‘Wattle (pictured) loaded his ute with 1632 Region General Manager Simon want in Summer. Downs’ in an envelope after he takes Magnus said winning these awards Mr Magnus added that Mr bottles of water in preparation for the them out for dinner, for them to do reinforced the amazing work they do. Stapleton’s rebellious flare takes the drive out west. “whatever they want to do with it.” “It’s not a job and I think that’s what menu to a whole new level. “That’s as much as a car-load can The All About Fruit team saw the comes across,” he said. “The best thing about being here take, it’s almost a tonne,” he said. family appear on television and knew “If it wasn’t for the team, we so far is watching the evolution of The water donation is in response they needed to help in a practical way. wouldn’t be where we are now. everything, the kitchens, the teams to the drought conditions affecting “I checked on the Facebook page, “You’re coming home to your chic and our garden, especially. the Western Downs. and everyone’s asking what they can aunty’s house where you’re loved and “We have a rooftop garden with “They’re drinking their own bore do – but nobody actually did anything; cared for rather than a hotel. bees, fruit trees and fresh produce water now; they’ve literally only had there’s a difference,” he said. “It definitely feels like a retreat in that were excited to start using in 4mm of rain in the last two years.” Mr Schiavon said he’d he’s also the city but you’re still getting all the our dishes.” Mr Schiavon said as well as the prepared to help out on the farm. best bits.” water, they’re sending some other “I’m happy to do anything – except The hotel combines its classic Book lunch today at Spicers Balfour vital supplies as well. pick up a snake or spider.” Queenslander aesthetic with modern, Hotel, call 1300 597 540. WORK TO BEGIN! • New Farm Neighbourhood Centre receives $2.2m major renovation • Delivering 8 fulltime jobs for local construction company ATG Property and Project Solutions • Delivering state of the art facilities for the benefit of the community
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10 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V History on the market Amity House at 101 Welsby Street is now the last surviving nineteenth century timber riverfront residence at New Farm according to the Queensland Heritage Register — and it could be yours. Even locals may not be familiar with the grandeur of the historic Amity in New Farm home, as it’s tucked in behind a largely unadorned yard, behind an By Gerard Benjamin unassuming white picket fence. Constructed in 1892, Amity House No marks for guessing that the Some may only know it for the is the former residence of Thomas person who built at 101 Welsby Street selection of vintage Mercedes Benz Welsby, a noted Brisbane figure. not only relished a riverside block but cars parked beneath a rustic lean-to Perhaps as a marker of Welsby’s chose one that offered a spectacular out back. influence, initially, the entry to the vista of the Bulimba Reach. The collection in public view hints property was on Roberts Street – the Though a sporting man of business at the ephemera displayed inside the street was renamed to take of the and politics, Tom Welsby’s first love house. moniker of its influential riverside was Moreton Bay. The main corridor is lined with resident in 1907. Whenever he wished to escape, his mementos: newspaper clippings, Records show Welsby left his mark vessel stood waiting at the private sporting memorabilia, and cabinets of on the house – its orientation to the boat landing. vintage model cars. river, the terraced gardens by the The view of the water and river It’s an aesthetic that has grown river’s edge, his initials in leadlights. breezes no doubt provided inspiration from a full life, and it sits comfortably With pride, Mr Dempsey points to in old houses.” as he worked at his desk on newspaper within Amity’s walls. features of the property – compass He shares highlights from his articles and his various books. After more than two decades as points marked in a concrete path, the student efforts: for instance, a photo He helped found the Historical Amity’s custodian, resident, and widow’s walk on the roof of the home. of the interior of Toorak House, atop Society of Queensland (later owner, Brisbane architect Tony It’s abundantly clear that he’s well- Hamilton Hill, filled with floral tributes RHSQ) and his library later formed Dempsey, is considering downsizing, versed in the story of Amity. surrounding the coffin of a former part of its collection. and as such, he’s put it on the market. In fact, his first encounter with Queensland premier. Welsby said that he named his The property currently sits across Amity was as a student when he “But,” he said, “this is the house and boat after Amity Point (on three lots, all with stunning views to embarked on a university project that interesting one.” Stradbroke Island). Bulimba across the Brisbane River. saw him sketching some of the river He presents a small rendering of The name would also have been As a seller, Mr Dempsey has given city’s best-known homes. Amity House in tidy black ink. Welsby’s nod to John Oxley whose buyers the opportunity to purchase As he thumbs through the pages Over 25 years passed between his exploratory visits to the bay and Amity House and the entire 2127 of his faded, bound assignment, pen hitting the paper to create the river in 1824 were in the brig Amity. square metre river-front block, or “Historic Homes of South East illustration and his purchase of the In etching the house name into solely the adjacent 672 square metres Queensland, by yours truly,” he points property. the fanlights, TW may have even of clear land. out classics of Brisbane architecture. Whatever the outcome of Amity’s been signalling his wish that ‘amity’ Both options are undeniably Mr Dempsey took his own photos, time on the open market, it’s likely to (meaning ‘friendly relations’) tempting prospects. and scoured the archives of the go down in history. would always be the hallmark of this Lovers of history are unlikely to Courier Mail for the assessment. venerable home. argue the appeal of making Amity Of the masthead’s archivists, he Expressions of interest are invited by Gerard is a local historian and House and its stately surrounds home. said, “they were mostly older ladies, marketing agent Matt Lancashire of Ray author and co-authored the highly In part, it was that very history that and a couple of them were just White New Farm. Phone 0416 476 480. successful “Reflections on New Farm”. attracted Mr Dempsey to the home. wonderful – they were very interested
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 13 V history archives building bridges.” St) and several nurses. Her father’s disapproval was an She also supervised the committee, early sign of things to come. clerical workers, those who patrolled After studying for three years, the the streets (looking for signs outside Queensland Dental Board refused to houses stating either “food required” register her. or “sick”), as well as the ‘pack of wolf Undeterred she undertook further cubs’ who ran messages. study at Melbourne University where In mid-June, the figures for GERARD BENJAMIN women students were being accepted. attendances and distributions were: doctor, 11; nurses, 39; others, 93; Eventually by 1907, and now in her Martha Burns, pictured in 1954. (Courier Late in May 1919 when the food, 140; and beef tea, 137. Spanish flu epidemic showed early 30s, Martha Burns became the Mail, 5 May 1954, p. 14. – SLQ) first woman to receive a Queensland In her reports, Miss Burns also no sign of abating in Brisbane we want at the front.” Diploma in Dentistry. acknowledged eight local families who (11 had died on a previous What followed was a hectic tour of The way was open for her to begin offered the use of their cars, including weekend), volunteers formed a duty in various makeshift hospitals in motor dealers A.V. Dodwell and P.A. her Queen Street practice in what is Women’s Emergency Corps. France, including in Boulogne from Evers, both of Moray Street. now Macarthur Chambers. Chosen as leader for the New where the booming guns at Ypres (20 By the end of June, since the flu Along with Dr Lilian Cooper, Miss Farm branch was Miss Martha Burns miles away) could often be heard. cases had declined the committee was Burns was one of Brisbane’s earliest who resided in ‘Hope Mansel’ on the The conditions were tough. able to close down. women motorists. highside corner of Brunswick and There might be 500-600 men under The role of Miss Martha Burns Villiers Streets. She would have been a familiar care, and nurses and orderlies could (1873-1959) during this outbreak It was the kind of grand family sight doing 16mph along Brunswick St be required to work as many as 30 a century ago was just one of the home which could host a private in her little green and black seven- hours without a rest. many achievements in her life which ball in the drawing room to the horsepower Oldsmobile. By the end of 1914, Miss Burns’ health warranted her entry into the National accompaniment of a string ensemble. When World War I was declared in necessitated that she come home. Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame. Her Scots-born father, Capt. August 1914, Martha Burns was half Later she would talk about her For more information about Martha C.D. Burns, had been a marine a world away in London attending an experiences, having in mind what one Burns, see Miriam King’s research at engineer who eventually became international dental conference. soldier wrote from the front, “The tinyurl.com/y2duezm2 the superintending engineer for the Wasting no time to join the war only people who are privileged to talk Harbours and Rivers Dept. effort, she proffered her nursing and of the war are those who are taking Years earlier and in answer to dental qualifications. part in it.” NEXT MEETING of the New Farm & Districts her father’s strong objection to Just to be sure, she also During the 1919 epidemic, Miss Burns’ Historical Society: Saturday November 23, 2-4pm, Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr her wanting to study for dentistry, mentioned her driving ability — role in New Farm meant coordinating Rd. Doug Drummond will discuss New Farm’s Miss Burns reportedly replied, which apparently drew the welcome the efforts of Dr Ryton-Kelly (a returned premier Moray Street resident, Sir Samuel “This means that we would both be response: “You’re the sort of woman WWI major who lived at 793 Brunswick Griffith.
14 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V “It’s not just about your workouts, A total gym like when people go to a yoga class, Aboriginal they’re not just getting a yoga class. “It’s about your mindset, listening to experience your body, fuelling your body correctly art for With its modern café, salt lamps and surrounding yourself with that and comfortable lounges, walking into environment that works for you. kids Total Fusion is unlike any other gym. “And that is a concept that is hard Newstead studio to find anywhere Creative, manager Dayna else, that all-inclusive ingenious experience that and talented Brown (pictured) Elijah’s homage to Australia (top) and Aleks’ said she was drawn helps you from every — children under the sea themed artwork (left). to the environment aspect.” at Brisbane City of Total Fusion “It’s so inspiring Child Care (BCCC) produced and “The children loved learning about and their vision to that you can have presented their unique artwork symbols, and how aboriginal people provide a holistic this one roof that you paying respect to Aboriginal culture more often used symbols to tell the gym atmosphere. have everything, you at the centre’s annual art show. stories,” she said. “As I’ve evolved can to do the things Educator Diana Leon said they The exhibition also showcased the through my career, you know you should invited a person with a tertiary children’s ocean themed artwork. you see people just do and you get to do Aboriginal background to tell “They were fascinated with the doing strength or the things you like to stories and sing songs with the ocean creatures, and they wanted to yoga, they’re stuck do and it’s all under children, giving the children a deeper learn all facts related to them,” Ms into their own little holes,” she said. one roof and one membership.” understanding of the Aboriginal Leon said. “It’s not even their fault because The Newstead studio started culture in acknowledge of country. “They came to us and started asking they have a membership so they have building their new 4000 square “He came and talked to us about questions — Why do octopuses do to make it worth it. metre centre which will include a what they usually do, about the flux this? — Why do they look like that?” “But they want to try this and try running track, a pool, sauna and more and the meanings,” Ms Leon said. Chris Buck, the owner of BCCC, that and so Total Fusion came about.” strength and conditioning classes. Combining what they learnt from said art-making not only broadened With more than 150 different This centre will also include more the guest speaker with personal the children’s horizons, but also classes ranging from aerial and heated professionals like naturopaths, experience, imagination and intrinsic motivated them to acquire new yoga to boxing to the Run Club, Total masseuses and physiotherapists. motivation, the children used knowledge and skills. Fusion aims to create a workout Aboriginal symbols to create their “You’ve got to light up the fire to experience that nourishes both the To book a class, go to www.totalfusion. own dreamtime stories to explain the get them to expand their mind and body and the mind. com.au/newstead. world around them. develop curiosity,” Mr Buck said.
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 15 V news and receive a lot of fulfilment from the desk of Shared space engaging in the creative process of Busy season filmmaking.” He said his overarching for stories goal is to encourage underground people to value their By Steph Maker wellbeing. By Julian Lehnert “I’ll say that the absolute number Jon Epiha believes Whether you are a seasoned lover one priority in stories drive our lives and of opera or you’re still on the fence your life is your he has turned his creative about making the first step into the health.” skills to capturing a narrative world of music, Bruce Edwards has “Without it, you of his personal mental health got you covered. what they deliver will satisfy the most have nothing – you experience. As the owner and director of the ardent opera aficionados. must do everything His reality docuseries, Where’s “Yet, the way we deliver these possible to help yourself – Brisbane-based Underground Opera Jonny, tells of his own experience pieces, with a little bit of music whatever it takes.” Company, Mr Edwards is gearing up theatre in there, keeps things fun and with depression, as well as of the Mr Epiha (pictured second for a busy end to his year. engaging. It really intrigues people challenges of caring for his mother from right) launched his film at X His last two shows at the Spring Hill with paranoid schizophrenia and Cargo among family, friends, and Reservoir for 2019 will have audiences that are experiencing it for the first bipolar disorder. supporters. laughing, crying and cheering. time,” he added. Despite his latest creative He said their reaction was remarkable. Meatloaf to Mozart, a journey As an additional visual treat, the endeavour, Mr Epiha said he never “I did not expect that many people through time combining classical opening night of this standout show aspired to become a filmmaker – to come forward and talk to me, and music and classic rock, kicks off on will feature Brisbane’s own living instead, he said his aim was to beat say ‘I have this too.’” November 8 and is followed by a master painter Gordon Hanley, who depression and face his fears at the “But that’s what depression makes celebration of all things Christmas will paint one of his world-renowned same time. you do, it makes you hide it,” he said. with Carols in the Reservoir from photorealistic pictures during the show. “My biggest fear is to show myself, “People are talking, and that is a December 1. Mr Hanley’s work will be put up and be vulnerable,” he said. very positive step.” Meatloaf to Mozart will feature for auction upon its completion, with “In essence, I’m just trying to beat Mr Epiha was “confounded” by the eponymous artists in a blend of all earnings going toward the Royal it; that’s my goal.” the reaction, and asked those who musical genres. Brisbane Women’s Hospital. Mr Epiha said he has learned a lot shared his vision to visit his website “This time, we’ll certainly have a about himself, mental health, and the wheresjonny.com.au few surprises,” Mr Edwards said. For tickets, www.ticketmaster.com. art form while creating the series. After all, he said, “I’m just one guy, “I think the secret is that we’ve got au/underground-opera-tickets/ “I’ve learned that I really enjoy, trying to do a thing.” these outstanding performers, and artist/1205812
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22 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V Midgley’s Private Solid School from 1905 to the early 1940s. Located a historical stone’s throw from the increasingly home for sale overcrowded state school, the Midgley With a history as rich and becoming sisters Annie and Violet took the as its stone walls, 135 James Street in initiative to channel their artistic New Farm has hit the market. passion into private teaching. The property was built in 1864 for Former pupil Leona Ross described Elizabeth Cairncross and her seven the school as the place of the best children. and happiest memories from her Now the sizeable property features childhood, celebrating how the four separate apartments, each with children loved the Midgley sisters. two bedrooms, one bathroom, and The school was seemingly littered one car space. with artistic pieces, “obviously Since its construction the home influenced by the family’s army has had many owners and has been associations and her brothers’ war used for many purposes, including service” according to former pupil as a private hospital and Catholic Thomas Love. orphanage. Several investors owned the By 1875, the property was extended property after this period, including at the front. the Hunter Palmer family. Sir A beauty in its time (and still) it Arthur Hunter Palmer, a Premier once boasted a “beautifully laid out of Queensland, owned it until its fruit and flower garden” and it soon subdivision in 1924. became worthy of the “attention of Now again, in 2019 — the stately merchants, members of parliament, property is being offered to the private gentlemen, spectators and general public, with plans for others” according to the Brisbane renovation offered to the buyer. Courier. 135 James Street is arguably best 135 James Street is marketed by Ivo known in the area for becoming Miss Kornel, Belle Property New Farm.
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nov ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 23 V the arts A new view point The Shifting Perspectives exhibition at Graydon Gallery asks viewers to alter their point of view and see things in a new way. The exhibition showcases the work and start conversations around how of professional and emerging artists people with disabilities are viewed in with disability and is a key stone in the wider community. employment service provider EPIC’s Ms Pocock studied photography “It’s making such a difference for celebrations of International Day for at Griffith University’s Queensland Walls of work them — we’re trying to be respectful People with Disability. College of Art, and is currently There’s a chance you’ve seen the to anyone who works for us,” he said. Photographer Danielle Pocock studying to become a primary school products of artist Benjamin Werner’s Outside of his own creative (pictured with her work After the teacher. work without even knowing it. practice, which has seen him travel Winter Comes the Spring) is excited As an artist with lived experience Together with his business the world, Benjamin heads to regional to see her work on display this year of mental health, she said she’s been partner, Yannick Blattner, the pair galleries to train volunteers in the art and is passionate about enabling impressed by the work Epic has done have orchestrated the creation of exhibition installation. people of diverse experiences to in orchestrating the exhibition. of remarkable mural projects showcase their talents. “I go out to teach best practice, but “I think they’ve gone to a lot of throughout Brisbane, through their I also want to learn from them – I try “I think for a lot of people art is company All City Walls. trouble to make the whole event really to approach it that way,” he said. a means of therapy and a means of From reproducing superhero figures accessible for everyone.” “I might bring a laser level, but staying well, so having a platform on the walls of major galleries to seaside where you can put that art out in Roma, they might run red wool Shifting Perspectives is open at scenes on overpasses – the team bring there and have people acknowledge brightness and life to the city. around the gallery – there’s nothing and appreciate it, I think is really Graydon Gallery in New Farm from wrong with that.” October 30 to November 10. Most recently, their team worked important,” she said. on the Queens Wharf Project, He said he’ll be “glowing” when he Ms Pocock said exhibitions like For information visit epicassist.org/ bringing vibrancy to the underside of leaves his regional gallery workshops. Shifting Perspectives raise awareness get-involved/art-exhibition/ the riverside expressway. “I’m trying to find a word for the Even as a tertiary educated fine feeling.” artist, Benjamin said he never Despite his extensive travel, expected to be doing this work. Benjamin’s a bona fide New Farm As a kid, he said he played footy and local; he’s been “hanging around” the lived hard; a life some might see as a area for about 25 years. contrast to the high professional regard For the last 15, he’s had his studio he’s held in by the arts community. in the Avalon building – a block known EXCLUSIVE “I had a little mohawk, I had tattoos, I as a haven for artists and creatives. was a tough kid; now I’m a businessman, “I built all the gardens outside, I’m the director of a company.” the decks outside, and I grow all Benjamin’s proud of the work he VIP EVENING the fruit and veggies and mint and does, and said mural production is chilies,” he said. a way for fine artists to supplement 8 NOVEMBER 4-7PM their income. He said he pays his artists well and More information is available at www. Meet renowned fashion that they’re often young people with benjaminwerner.com, and All City Walls influencer and Transitions® young families. are active on Instagram. Style Academy Style Ambassador Shaun Birley Humanless world on display Enjoy a glass of bubbles & nibbles When globetrotting artist and photographer Don Hill arrived at New Zealand’s Bruce Bay earlier this RSVP 5 NOVEMBER year, what he encountered was raw, profound and confronting. Places are limited. A selection of images and impressions of his journey, compiled as Accellerator, will be displayed at Teneriffe’s London Offices from a ten-day trip to New Zealand’s South shop e5 -d gasworks, 76 skyring terrace newstead November 15. Island and features images of the sea 07 3252 5442 | www.okiandoro.com.au Accellerator is three dozen and the beach, creating a vision of a photographs taken by Mr Hill across desolate, inhuman landscape.
24 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | nov ’19 news V per hour depending on traffic mix and balance of movements between both runways – effectively able to more than match the runway capacity of major international hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong. While the new runway will effectively double Brisbane Airport’s current capacity, it is important to understand that the number of aircraft movements will not automatically double as soon as the runway becomes operational. The increase in aircraft movements will be gradual, with forecasts indicating Brisbane Airport will reach Construction of Brisbane Airport’s $1.3 billion new runway 380,000 annual aircraft movements in began in 2012 and it’s set to be completed by early next year. 2039-40. runway To put this into context, there were The new runway will set Brisbane up with the most efficient 213,1147 total aircraft movements at runway system in the country. Airfield and Airspace Brisbane Airport in FY18. Planning Manager Neil Hall from the Brisbane Airport Will new/different airlines be Corporation answered MVN’s questions. Q&A making use of the runway? The new runway will put Brisbane Airport in the best position possible to build further capacity and How will the new runway to look at information specific to will be distributed across both runways. encourage new airlines and routes. benefit residents in the inner- their address, showing them how Due to the north-south alignment, In the past two years alone, city peninsula area? high aircraft are at that location, the runway allocation will be determined Brisbane Airport has secured new It is reasonable to expect noise if number of flights on that particular by geographic location regardless services from seven Asian airlines. you are a resident living in the inner- flight path at different times of the of whether an aircraft is travelling day and weekend, and noise mapping. domestically or internationally. Will the new runway make city area of any capital city. flights cheaper? The benefit that the new runway will With this information, residents can The existing runway will primarily The cost of flights is not something provide is enabling greater distribution make a more informed decision when cater for aircraft arriving from or we can directly influence, but I have of flight paths across this area. it comes to living underneath a flight departing to south or east destinations no doubt that the new runway will Once the new runway becomes path and whether it will be of concern such as Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, create more options for travellers. operational, Brisbane Airport will to them into the future. Fiji or Los Angeles. Brisbane Airport will have a much have four arrival and departure paths The new runway will primarily How will the new runway cater for aircraft arriving from greater capacity to encourage new compared to the current two, so affect property prices under or departing to a north or west airlines and routes, both domestic some areas that currently experience the flight path? destination such as Cairns, significant overhead aircraft and international, and with this Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Singapore, Dubai or Alice Springs. movements, particularly on the main it will hopefully generate a more understands that aircraft noise and competitive market with airlines vying arrival flight path, will see a noticeable one’s tolerance to it is a very subjective Will there be new terminals for market share. reduction after new runway opening thing – that is not something we are to accommodate the new in mid-2020. able to measure or change. runway? A BAC graphic shows the There are some areas that have not We did however look to ease In the short-term, there will not be sound levels from an arriving previously had flight paths overhead community concerns in relation to any need for new terminals, as the aircraft (B737-800) at 970ft, before that will in mid-2020, we don’t how aircraft noise might impact existing Domestic and International six kilometres from BNE hide this fact and we are putting this house prices. Terminals have capacity to handle the will make as much noise as information out there so that people The Queensland University of forecast passengers. breakfast at Café 63 in New can make their own decisions about Technology (QUT) has undertaken The immediate five-year plan Farm. How did BAC arrive at how it might impact them. extensive research to establish what for Brisbane Airport will include a this comparison? But the economic benefits the new impact, if any, flight paths and aircraft core expansion of the International Noise is a subjective thing, and we runway will provide Brisbane and noise have had on the value or saleability Terminal upgrades and expansions of didn’t see the logic in using generic Queensland will be significant. of residential property in Brisbane. passenger-processing systems across comparisons that people may not be both terminals. How is the Flight Path Having analysed 30 years of RP able to resonate with. The 2020 Brisbane Airport Tool map helping residents data, QUT’s reports show aircraft For that reason, BAC enlisted Master Plan outlines an overview underneath the flight path? noise has little impact on property the help of Airbiz and SoundIn to of the indicative long-term future prices or the ability to rent them out. undertake a survey of noise at various The Flight Path Tool allows developments, in which a future locations around Brisbane. residents to search any address in Will international and terminal is an integral part of the domestic aircraft use different These measurements were taken in Brisbane and compare the current longer-term plan for Brisbane Airport. flight paths and the new flight paths runways when the new December 2018. that will come into effect once the runway opens? How many extra aircraft will By making them unique to Brisbane, new runway is operational. When Brisbane Airport commences use the new runway? we have a better chance of people For residents living underneath parallel runway operations in mid-2020, The parallel runway system will understanding what 80 decibels is a flight path, the tool allows them both domestic and international aircraft enable up to 110 aircraft movements comparable to.
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