A SOUTH HOBART NEWSLETTER

A.S.FARR ELECTRICAL SOUTHERN South Hobart Progress Association Inc. President: Kevin Wilson (Incorporating Cascades Progress Association) Secretary: David Halse Rogers Founded 1922 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR MUSIC Licence No C0624 Professional Tuition in PO Box 200 South Hobart Tasmania 7004 1/286 Macquarie Street  guitar +61 3 6223 3149 South Hobart  bass http://www.shpa-inc.org.au Postal Address: PO Box 7 South Hobart

 drums No. 225 February 2006  piano 6223 1010 ABN 65 850 310 318  singing Fax: 6223 7039

COMMUNITY CENTRE Mobile: 0412 120 106 6231 1466 NEXT SHPA MEETING 214 Elizabeth Street Hobart The next meeting of the SHPA Inc. 42 D’Arcy Street, South Hobart A/H Emergency 0408 596 065 will be held on Wednesday 8th For Hire: Regular or Casual Basis Enquiries to Centre Manager Is this you? February, 2006 at 8.00 pm in The Stressed, sore, tired? South Hobart Community Centre, 42 Phillip Hoysted Aching muscles? Tight Island Produce D’Arcy Street, South Hobart. All 6223 3415 neck and shoulders? Fudge at special prices Tension Headaches? welcome. Lower back pain ? “Roses from the Heart” - a rose from the Sleep difficulties? Female Factory Massage can help NEWSLETTER DELIVERERS installation in the shape of symbol WANTED for woman. Historic Site Body Rejuvenators Open: Mon-Fri Residents of Turnip Fields and those “Female Family Founders Database” - Shop 9am–4pm Relaxation and Remedial Massage ask about your ancestors. along the stretch of the Huon Road Tours 9.30am Russell 0407 231 947 from the Hillborough Road bus “Garage Sale” - a fund raiser for the Groups by arrangement shelter to upper Strickland Avenue Female Factory Research Group. 16 Degraves St Pip 0418 962 662 and Fingerpost will have noticed that 6223 1559 Personal fitness training also available REQUIESCAT IN PACE A South Hobart Newsletter has not www.femalefactory.com.au Complimentary first session In recent weeks, South Hobart has been delivered for several months lost two men well-known in the now. The Association is keen to community. CEMENT RENDERING Painting obtain the assistance of a volunteer Les Martin was a long-term resident to deliver the monthly newsletter in Exterior Textured Contractor and a strong supporter of community this area. Ideally the volunteer organisations. Finishes would be a local resident but that is Gary Self was a member of a family G & V.E Dickson not essential. Free with close links to South Hobart. Quotes free quotes The Self family would best be WILLOWS IN THE RIVULET Readers of A South Hobart remembered by their association 6273 0555 18a Apsley Street Newsletter will recall that there has with the hospitality industry. South Hobart been considerable debate on the The Association wishes to express its 0407 845 058 value or otherwise of maintaining the condolences to the members of both 6223 1855 willows along the banks of the families. Loukas Vourlamis

Hobart Rivulet. To bring conflicting FIRE AT BROWNLEIGH opinions to a head, there will be a Alderman face-to-face discussion at the next Eva Ruzicka meeting of the Progress Association

which will be held on Wednesday 8th Hobart City Council February, 2006 at 8:00 pm in The Hair and beauty South Hobart Community Centre. In Taking care of your residential amenity - working for success opposing corners will be local with our City's financial health Jo Palmer resident Mr. John Burgess and Mr.

Michael Swanton, Chairman of New The severe damage to the heritage 6224 3038 Town Rivulet Catchment Care Group. property, Brownleigh, in Macquarie 62391317 or 0407391317 333 Macquarie Street All residents are invited to attend. Street by fire has come as a shock Fax: 62391738 or e-mail to us all. This property was very [email protected] South Hobart INTERNAT’AL WOMEN’S DAY much a landmark at the entrance to Authorised by E Ruzicka 699 Huon Road Fern Tree Female Factory Historic Site our suburb. The house has been in Wednesday 8th March, 2006 the well-known Brown family for tec t a hc i r EFFICIENT PLUMBING 4:00 to 6:00 pm many years. The Association is A variety of events will be held at relieved that there were no injuries Gary Bristow the Female Factory Historic Site in arising from the blaze, and hope that REGISTERED PLUMBER Apsley Street, South Hobart on the all the residents now have suitable, making s eighth of March to celebrate ideas Hot and Cold Water alternative accommodation. The International Women’s Day. The real Electric Drain Cleaning community will await with great events include: interest news on how South Hobart’s floor 2 Roof Work “Washday Blues” - stories of 47 salamanca place own “ghost house” can be restored. hobart tasmania 7000 Mobile 0417 327 969 Tasmanian women (convict ancestors, The lithograph above by R.V. Hood [email protected] 8 Congress Street South Hobart pioneer and aboriginal women, shows Brownleigh and All Saints’ migrants, and people with disabilities t 03 6224 7044 Church around 1860-61. [Reproduced with the f 03 6224 7099 6224 0688 kind permission of The State Library of Tasmania.] and their carers). m 0409 972 342 A SOUTH HOBART NEWSLETTER

CLEAN-UP AUSTRALIA DAY Fiona Lockett. Sunday 5th March, 2006 “I write to farewell South Hobart South Hobart residents are and to thank the South Hobart encouraged to participate in this Progress Association for your fine annual event, particularly at local work. I’ve been living on the edge sites. Why not volunteer to of South Hobart for a couple of

supervise a site close to your heart? years now, and am very fond of the Just call the Clean-Up Australia place. I’ve enjoyed looking up at Dr. Jane Mitchell team to register your interest. the changing clouds over the Let’s keep South Hobart clean at all mountain and the coloured rooftops Dr. Mary Bennett along Forest Road. I’ve enjoyed the Veterinary Surgeons times! 330 Macquarie Street humble, characterful and bustling LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS line of shops. And I’ve enjoyed the 6224 4877 Strickland Avenue & Old Farm Road beauty of the Cascade Gardens, the The Hobart City Council meeting of Brewery and the Mountain behind. SOUTH HOBART 30th January, 2006 approved There are few places in Hobart or proposals for works in “upper” South the world with the grandeur of PHARMACY Hobart to be undertaken in the Cnr. Macquarie & Elboden Streets nature and the history of man so Kevin Morgan Pharmacist 2005/2006 financial year. close. In Strickland Avenue, additional 6223 5203 So thanks for the care you take in Free Local Delivery footpaths are to be installed looking after South Hobart, and in Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm. following representations by the creating events to bring the Saturday 9 am - 12 pm. SHPA Inc. and residents in 2002. community together. Thanks also KODAK PHOTO PROCESSING For Hire: Crutches, Asthma Pumps The footpaths will provide much for writing about the less obvious Steam Vaporisers, Infra red lamps improved pedestrian safety in things we share – the history of several sections of the street. buildings and the travels of a found Council officers have agreed to toy. Keep it up!” consult residents to ensure work is [Ed: Our thanks to Fiona. We wish undertaken with minimum you well wherever you roam,] disruptions. Old Farm Road upgrading has been SOUTH HOBART’S HIDDEN designed in consultation with TREASURE Flathead a small, neighbourhood residents of the area. Those who did not attend the fish cafe serving great quality fish The SHPA Inc. thanks the Hobart Ceremony of Nine Lessons & dishes in a friendly atmosphere. City Council for approving these Carols for Christmas at All Saints’ The associated fishmongers sells local projects. Church on Sunday 18th December, fresh fish, prepared fish dishes 2005 missed an unforgettable and accompaniments. CAROLS WITHIN THE musical and religious experience. 6224 3194 WALLS The Choir of All Saints’, ably co- Lack of space in the December/ 4 Cascade Road ordinated by its Choir mistress and 6224 3622 January edition of A South Hobart church organist, Father David, Newsletter precluded the publishing provided music of such high calibre gourmet produce delicatessen fruit of the list of contributors to this that we in South Hobart are lucky CASCADE BREWERY vegetables herbs spices organics event which, was cancelled, to have such talent on our doorstep. TOURS fresh meats seafood specialty unfortunately, at the last minute, This year the congregation was Step back in time! breads patisserie salads flowers due to inclement weather. Thanks treated to a solo by the former go to all those businesses and Experience the workings of Cascade take home meals bbq chickens Bishop of Tasmania. Brewery fresh sushi wines platters organisations and individuals who See the production process of some of contributed to this event; they know SOUTH HOBART NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Australia’s finest beers in this gourmet cheeses catering Next meeting of South Hobart Neighbourhood Watch will historic plant. who they are. Let’s hope for better gift hampers made to order be advised. Contact Otto Bitterman on 6223 1465. Take a walk through the magnificent weather this year. Woodstock Gardens A SOUTH HOBART NEWSLETTER is produced and home deliveries Taste the famous Cascade products. All published on a voluntary basis solely as a community ser- Open 7 days SO LONG, FAREWELL … vice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the in- part of the tour.

formation contained therein is accurate, no warranty as 362 Macquarie Street The Association has received the For bookings & enquiries South Hobart to such accuracy can be given and any reader who wishes Salad Bowl 6223 7728 following letter of thanks from to rely on such information for any purpose whatsoever 6224 1117 does so at his/her own risk. SOUTH HOBART PRIMARY SCHOOL LIVE LIFE HOUSE of CARDS Painter 59 Anglesea Street South Hobart 7004 A simply healthy store

W.F. (Bill) Harmon Whole foods/bulk food Bridge with a difference Herbal medicine  Friendly & social atmosphere Naturopathy  Comfortable environment 105 Wentworth Street Iridology  Congenial competitions Massage/Shiatsu/Reiki For all your quality painting needs  Exercise your mind Interior, exterior and roofs Homeopathy  Learn to play/improve Also Plaster Repairs - Old or New Reflexology Featuring the South Hobart Walking Bus Psychotherapy  Tuition at all levels

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On Site Childcare Saturday 10 am– 3 pm Linda 6223 2002 for 2 - 6 year olds 8 am - 6 pm 358 Macquarie Street 0412 814 282 mobile 0438 124 229 Lady Gowrie 6230 6851 6223 7388 2 Cascade Road