Shack out the Back Is a True Blue Slice of History
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NEWS www.northerndistricttimes.com.au Recognise the Shack out the back is a efforts of your community’s true blue slice of history unsung heroes IN a first for our community newspapers, the annual Pride of Australia Medal program launches today and needs your help to find the countless people who embody Australian values such as bravery, compassion and give selflessly to their fellow Australians with little or no recognition. These unsung heroes could be your friend, workmate, neighbour, your child’s K teacher, the local police officer Y or firefighter or simply M someone who makes a difference and has made your C ADAM ZUCHETTI of the Californian bungalow had community a better place to property writer been retained, including the dec- live. orative brickwork, leadlight win- Ten unique sterling silver AN ordinary, unassuming shack dows and front bay window with Pride of Australia medals will in an Epping backyard has been window seat. be awarded across 10 categories the recording venue for the last In its present layout, it offered that celebrate and honour seven albums from one of Aust- three bedrooms and two bath- values and attributes such as ralia’s iconic entertainers. rooms, but Williamson said it bravery, courage, leadership, Country singer John could be opened up and extended community spirit, compassion Williamson has been recording to the rear to provide even more there since he bought the Ray Rd space. and hard work. COLOUR: house in the 1980s, but is now Selling agents Kim Toyer- The Pride of Australia Medal selling the property. Uttley and Kate Seehusen, of is a national award program 3 ‘‘I bought the house because I Epping First National, said that will culminate for the first wanted space for the 6-tonne interest in the property had been time in a national ceremony truck that carries our gear,’’ phenomenal, prompting them to and a television project. Williamson said in an exclusive alter the date and location of the Winners will first be PAGE: interview with the Northern Dis- auction. recognised and honoured at a trict Times. ‘‘We will now be auctioning the special ceremony held in their ‘‘A lot of the neighbours must property on Saturday, March 28, relevant state and territory in have thought I was a tradesman at 3pm on site and not on July. (because of the truck). Thursday, March 26, as pre- ‘‘I recorded seven albums in Country music singer John Williamson in his Epping studio, which is viously advertised,’’ Ms Toyer- Short-listed nominations will that studio. It felt like home to housed in the humble building in the backyard (above). Uttley said. ‘‘We have had more be judged by a panel of local 18/3/09 record there . in my own than 130 inspections, with 73 community leaders and senior garage.’’ raised and where he still main- ‘‘I would have loved to have had groups coming through the prop- representatives from News Born in Victoria, Williamson tains an office. the time to do it up myself.’’ erty last Saturday.’’ Limited newspapers in each has spent most of his adult life ‘‘I think the older homes in The singer, who names his Williamson is currently on his state and territory and the DATE: living in NSW and is eventually Epping are equal to none,’’ he album Mallee Boy going platinum national Hillbilly Road 2009 Tour, winners will be announced in looking to settle down on his and will be performing at Revesby that newspaper. said. as the highlight of his music property in Springbrook on the career, said he believed the home Workers’ Club on April 4. The nomination period Williamson said the Ray Rd Gold Coast hinterland. had belonged to the family who Details on the auction can be opened on Sunday and closes at NDG home was ‘‘absolutely charming’’ But the Epping area certainly established Coopers of Epping obtained from Kim Toyer-Uttley 5pm on Monday, April 13 and and would be ideal for someone holds some memories for him – it Antiques and Jewellery in Bridge on 0408 439 837 or Kate Seehusen everyone is encouraged to make was here that his children were looking to upgrade. St. Many of the original features on 0417 029 402. a nomination. PUB: For information or to make a LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR HOME. See our 40-page real estate magazine or go to northerndistricttimes.com.au nomination go to Page 26 or www.prideofaustralia.com.au. 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