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Somehow, racing continued Kathryn Bourke (pictured) believes said. horses joust for a share of The Inner North business Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) To keep $20 million in prize money. seamlessly but with significant community is urged to submit a is just as relevant today as it people It will be the first time in two restrictions,” Partridge said. nomination for this year’s Lord was six years ago when she first informed about years the biggest names in racing “Our big meetings in May Mayor’s Business Awards. became an area co-ordinator. what is happening have been in Brisbane during the and June last year were severely Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner cut back. Ms Bourke said this was despite the in the neighbourhood, the group middle months and there is a said the awards program is the “Now there is genuine advent and popularity of social media produces a quarterly newsletter buzz of excitement, with proven opportunity to acknowledge and and needs more volunteers to help excitement about Queensland Brisbane groups which reported suspicious top-line horses like Sir Dragonet celebrate local businesses who distribute it. racing in the next two months. Our Racing Club activity and possible crime. and Mugatoo set to be joined by chief executive have inspired, innovated, and During COVID-19 last year when the feedback is people are ready to She said NHW still kept people up promising young gallopers like Tony Partridge. excelled in the past 12 months. newsletter could not be circulated, embrace social activity and what to date about new crime tactics and Melbourne’s unbeaten three-year- “The 2021 awards will highlight the issues including those who did not Ms Bourke and two other NHW better place to celebrate than a members, Krista Pappas and Fran old Ayrton in the race to secure racetrack with Group 1 racing.” excellence, success and innovation use social media and helped people Group 1 glory. our business community is known connect within their community. 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4 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | INNER NORTH may ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 5 V news news V comment becoming the one for the year after that. Bugler hits Triple bill Markets DA yet to be approved So we decided to travel within Oz and caught The Ghan from Darwin By Judith Maizey from long-time operators the site will take advantage of the to Adelaide. Mid-quaff through right note delight Carlo and Susan Lorenti. site’s proximity to the Clayfield train a wine-tasting in the Barossa, The DA proposes to station and nearby bus stops”. Queensland announced it was at races Three wildly different dance Proposed changes to reconfigure and extend the Mr Clarke said losing three closing its borders so we downed performances by three different the Harris Farm Markets Harris Farm tenancy “to carparks would make a difference MIKE O’CONNOR our drinks and bolted for the By Savaira Ratukula choreographers will premiere complex that involve increase its functionality as the carpark was not good now. [email protected] airport. at QPAC’s Playhouse under the getting rid of the butchery, for staff and customers”. “Why would you expand the banner Three this month. Then we went to Noosa and on bakery and several carparks Prepared by the Town shopping centre and not increase Ross Stevenson is a well-known face at Presented by Australasian Dance Planning Alliance, the DA also says the carparks?” he asked. the day we were to return, Brisbane If you have ever attended Brisbane’s have not been approved yet. Brisbane’s Racing Carnival. Collective, Three will run from that “the proposed provision of According to the DA, the removal locked down. People now ask us Racing Carnival season, you would A development application (DA) Busy going nowhere fast May 26-29 and includes Still Life car parking will continue to meet of three car parking spaces would about our travel plans so they can likely have spotted a gentleman was lodged with Brisbane City Council The passport is propped up against obviously when you’re blowing, by choreographer and dancer Jack the current and expected demand involve “minor alterations” and make sure they don’t go there. dressed in a black top hat, a striking on April 23 this year to change the the desk lamp to remind me that it you’re using your muscles and Lister; Alterum by Melanie Lane; and it is anticipated that users of still leave 43 car parking bays. We plan to go driving in Victoria red jacket, white pants, and boots. configuration of the Harris Farm expires in August and I really should your lips,” Ross said. and Cult by Hofesh Shechter. in October so don’t say I didn’t Known as The Brisbane Bugler, building and carpark, removing do something about renewing it. “It took me a little while to get Still Life is described as embracing warn you. Ross Stevenson is a 51-year-old Ascot Clayfield Meat Market, Brumby’s The last stamp in it is from Chile, back into it.” “the dichotomy of the permanence What do you do when you can’t resident with an impressive career as Clayfield and three carparks. a bugle player. Ross remembers many highlights of visual artworks against the a reminder of our 11th hour escape leave the country? You do what half Many customers to the Sandgate “I used to play in school bands, during his musical career. impermanent nature of dance, creating from that country 14 months ago as the home owners in the country are Rd complex thought the changes and I used to play in brass bands and “When I was in Kedron High a world of poignant conflict where its borders slammed shut behind us. doing and renovate. were imminent, but Clayfield military brass bands with my dad,” School in 1985, our school won the time passes but memories endure”. We’re supposed to be in Ireland We’re now getting a new Market Meats manager Ben Clarke Ross said. main fanfare school competition in Lister said the reminders of death now, driving from one side of the bathroom which for me won’t be said they had just signed a new “He used to play the trumpet in Queensland,” he said. showed the importance of living life country to the other and stopping at anywhere near as exciting as a trip five-year lease for their shop. brass bands years ago. I sort of got “I’ve played in Brisbane City to the full and were far from morbid. as many bars as we could find along to Ireland but will last a lot longer. “A lot of our customers (had that from his side when I was growing Hall and performed solos. Back in “The piece we’ve created is really the way. Then it was off to Greece to about time – taking the medium When it’s finished, I plan to christen up learning how to play the trumpet.” ’97, I went to America to a circus heard about the DA) and were asking lie in the sun, swim, eat octopus and of visual art which is, at its core, a it by standing under the new shower From Wilston State School to band convention. I was playing ‘when we were we shutting’ and sardines and drink rose as the sun set permanent art form and translating and drinking a bottle of Guinness. Kedron State High School, Ross with military, marines and air force ‘where were we going’,” he said. on the Aegean Sea. it into our art form which is only Ever the optimist, I’ll renew the continued to play the trumpet until musicians, or professional musicians. “Everyone thought it (the change) ever transient, impermanent and That was this year’s plan. Then it passport in the hope that I’ll need it taking a break when he got married. It was a convention where they sort was going to happen straight away.” in that moment,” he said. became next year’s plan which is fast the year after the year after next. Ross returned to playing when the of specialised in that type of music.” Harris Farm Markets took local race club advertised for a bugler. Catch Ross at the Brisbane Winter over ownership of the former Have your say email us at [email protected] “It was a little bit hard because Racing Carnival in June. For tickets, visit qpac.com.au. Clayfield Markets late last year Ben Clarke of Clayfield Market Meats.

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6 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | INNER NORTH may ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 7 V news Inspirational teacher retiring after 42 years By AnneMarie White the physical education and German Introducing The Albion Marketplace curriculums led to Mary winning both a Menzies Scholarship to study PE SERVING THE COMMUNITY DAILY FROM 6AM TO 9PM Sitting down talking with Mary throughout the United Kingdom in Surtees at St Margaret’s School 1994 and an Endeavour Scholarship is like a big warm hug. in 2010 to study German at the She is the combination of Goethe-Institute in Düsseldorf. the grandmother we adore, the “It is such an honour and a pleasure inspirational teacher we wish we’d to be able to indulge in both my had and the woman you love to have passions of sport and language a chat with over the back fence. and to pass on that knowledge to After an illustrious four-decade my eager, young student minds.” career, Mary is retiring. In the past 10 years, Mary has Mary landed her first job at the worked in leadership as Primary school as a physical education School Head of Planning teacher after doing her UQ and Organisation, then “practice teaching” there. as Assistant Head of “I was sent to St Margaret’s to Primary; and has also redeem the university’s former It is such an honour taken on the role of bad experiences with the school. and a pleasure to be able assistant archivist. I must have done something good to indulge in both my She was also as next year in 1979, the Head of Mary Surtees is retiring from St Margaret’s School. passions of sport and proactively involved PE, Sheena Dyason, invited me to language and to pass on in establishing join the staff. I was very lucky to teaching physical education and not teaching that knowledge to my eager, the St Margaret’s have worked under that amazing Professional Women’s overseeing the sports program. This young people young student minds. woman, who became a life mentor. was truly a dream job. I was into courage and Network, of which “And here I still am – 42 all sports, and still am, following resilience in life. Mary said: “It’s is a years later,” Mary said. my beloved Reds and Lions. Sport teaches us wonderful vehicle to Over those 40 years, Mary has “I have always felt sport teaches that there are times inspire our senior students, continued to re-invent herself. us important life lessons. I think the we win and times we don’t; alumni and high-achieving “I started in the secondary school current ‘everyone gets a prize’ is and each teaches us new strengths.” women to be their best selves.” Although sport was all consuming, With retirement beckoning it was the love of languages, on June 18, Mary’s eyes lit up particularly German, that was at all the opportunities. her passion. After five years at “There is a moment of knowing. St Margaret’s, Mary took a year’s I didn’t ever intend to be here for leave to pursue that passion and this long, but with a few back and travelled overseas, where she knee irritabilities, I now need to completed a degree in German. spend time on me,” she said. “I think that my love for German “Over the past nearly 50 years, my stems back to a single moment life has been ruled by time. Working in time when I was an 11-year-old sometimes 80-hour weeks. I’ve never student at St Rita’s College. had time just for me. Now, although I Cooking and table setting classes for young people. “My German teacher, Frau Wagner, admit I will struggle a little, knowing always wore long sleeves and one day, things will go along without me, there with a button undone, I saw she had MY KITCHEN WILL BE TAKING A HIATUS DURING JUNE/JULY. is much to do and see. So many books Rest assured I will be compiling new recipe ideas, sourcing ingredients, numbers inked on her wrist. 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That’s my this little cafe might lessen that gap a It’s exhausting, so I’ve found myself big vision, but we’ve got to start small.” little bit.” MENU more often than not deferring Mr David said they were “100 per Mr David said they were definitely Before getting married to honesty: Ask about my family cent” tapping in to people’s love of not going to shout the gospel at people and having my own child, planning with “how’s the weather” coffee to bring them back to the when they come for coffee. I was guilty of asking casually and expect the stormy truth. church. “It’s a reconnection,” he said. 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By its magic invoked upon the conclusion, he was nude. creaking timber floors and in “Montaigne stripped himself bare the overgrown backyard of this historic with his amazing writing,” Nason said. old Queenslander on Bonney Ave. “He’d given everything of himself, Because the most recent caretaker of including his wealth... so I just thought Heath House, Bryan Nason, is a lifelong it was really offensive to Montaigne to Inside Heath House actor and theatre director. have actual clothes on at the But Nason never believed theatre end of my story. (FAR LEFT) should be hidden behind the walls of an “So I just took all my clothes off.” Bryan Nason institution. Nason, too, gave everything to a plays the sorcerer He’s made a career of taking theatre cause – but to that of his other idol, Prospero with Scott to the people, out to the far-flung towns William Shakespeare. Maidment as Ariel in where they live, in their public spaces and Other theatre actors of his The Tempest. homes – most significantly, his own. generation went on to celebrated (LEFT) During the ’60s, an era he lovingly careers in cinema. Bryan Nason, refers to as “the wild old days of But, for Nason, there was only ever playing 16th century theatre”, Nason was part of a pioneering the stage. French philosopher troupe of “young and vigorous” actors Michel de Montaigne “What choice was there?,” Nason said. in his 2015 one man who toured regional Queensland via its “If you are an actor, then that’s what show. train tracks, performing in musty timber you are. Take advantage of our choice of contract and payment halls and atop the trays of utes. “There was no choice.” This work of Nason and his colleagues Throughout his travels, Heath House options and join us at Bernborough Ascot retirement village. led to the formation of the Queensland remained a constant in Nason’s life, its Theatre Company, whose first ever many wings and hidden rooms hoarding production – 1969’s The Royal Hunt of handmade costumes and stage props as Enjoy low maintenance, independent living and the Sun – Nason directed. the decades past like holy relics. Shakespeare lives on in Heath House But, over the decades, it was Heath stunning facilities including the Masters Club, art room, Bought by his parents in 1950, Heath In its closing act, Heath House “Theatre is all about being House which bore witness to some of House was a family home for Nason, his was able to witness one final present in the moment,” library and cinema. his most scintillating and, occasionally, four siblings and grandparents. surprise from Nason. Channells said. outrageous performances. The house itself was built in 1888 for At 82 years of age, the lifelong “And that is a rare thing Though not all were his own. a man who would become Brisbane’s performer finally agreed to act in these days.” Nason lists his favourite Heath House mayor and occupied by the US Army a movie. 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Nason’s Heath House productions. “And it was in the open air under the grand Clayfield home. who decides to exit stage with a To find out more, check out @ trees, so what could be better?” Nason has sold the property and will performance he is determined no NotToBeShortFilm on Facebook. $684,000 Non-Participating DMF, pay less now Others might list Nason’s 2015 one- settle in July. one will ever forget. It is set entirely in Heath House, You can also help bring the film $760,000 Participating DMF, benefit from capital gains which also plays a lead role in to life through its crowdfunding $898,450 Prepaid Contract, pay more now with no DMF to pay when you leave Drone shot of Heath House the film. campaign. And, though a work of fiction, it As well as fiction, the filmmakers draws inspiration from the life of recorded interviews and footage to For more information on our contract options visit www.bernboroughascot.com Nason. 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Congratulations to the lucky before, and we shop there so it winner of the Mother’s Day gift was quite a treat.” hamper, Wendy Matthews, who Thank you to our wonderful won the big draw on May 6. friends at The Albion Marketplace Wendy and her family said they for providing the ultimate Mother’s Ross Stevenson, Alex Nolan & Craig Sheppard Anne Reynolds, Ella Cohen, Sarah Sherlock & Adrian Clarke Damian Olsen, James Currah & Adrian Dumont were thrilled with the hamper full of Day hamper giveaway. delicious goodies. The Albion Marketplace is open “It was very exciting,” Wendy said. from 6am-9pm every day and is “We had only entered the night actively involved in the community. Winter racing launch It features a continental deli that should be the Brisbane Racing Club launched the Winter Racing main port of call Carnival “Stradbroke Season presented by TAB .” for locals seeking Racing during May and June. artisanal meats, Photos by Shona Bryan cheeses, premium pantry fillers and coffee. Georgina Cartwright & Melissa Weatherley Tim Weigh & Daniel Sharman We hope Wendy and the family enjoy the hamper.

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20 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | INNER NORTH may ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 21 V news archives The rough leaf pineapple was introduced to the Moreton Bay colony by the German missionaries of Zion Hill circa 1838, with the Reverend Johann Gottfried Wagner being the first to successfully grow commercial yields of pineapples at his farm on what is now known as Hedley Ave, Nundah (across NUNDAH & DISTRICTS from Nundah Historic Cemetery). HISTORICAL SOCIETY In 1881, the smooth leaf pineapple Pineapples once district’s was introduced to Queensland from French Guiana by way of France and chief crop Kew Gardens, London, and it was this A new Where pineapple farms once variety that became the centre of stood are now the sites of some of Queensland’s pineapple industry. Brisbane’s most splendid homes. As more growers came, there In May 1855, John senior high In the early days of convict were more pineapples grown than Lancaster bought just over settlement in Brisbane, extensive could be sold, and some progressive Gerler Farm in Hendra. Photo donated to Nundah & Districts Historical Society Inc., 40 acres of land, which vegetable growing was carried out farmers decided to can their “pines”. courtesy of Mary Warry. was later known as “Middle at the Women’s Prison at Eagle Sugar was plentiful as it was being Farm”. The farm covered school in Farm (the site of the old control grown on the banks of the Brisbane later known as “Middle Farm”. The the area now bordered tower at Eagle Farm Airport) for the River and also refined at mills there, farm covered the area now bordered by Lancaster Rd, Nudgee settlement in Brisbane. Later, when and on the Logan River. Another by Lancaster Rd, Nudgee Rd, Beatrice free settlers arrived, they moved local industry was formed. Rd, Beatrice Tce and Spring Hill Tce and Racecourse Rd. Here, he into the Pinkenba, Myrtletown and The Hamilton, Ascot, Clayfield and Racecourse Rd. successfully farmed pineapples. Nudgee areas to take advantage Hendra areas were once dotted with German missionary Carl Frederich of this proven productive area. pineapple farms. William Hudson had Gerler, in an effort to support It is to be remembered these a pineapple farm on Bonney Ave. Mrs he produced wine from the his growing family, purchased settlers came from Europe and Stuckey, in 1907, had a pineapple farm Isabella grape variety, a creditable 193 acres of land on Nudgee planted the vegetables from at Clayfield. William Cooksley had eight mulberry wine and pineapple wine Rd, Hendra, on which he built a their homelands as well as the acres under “pines” on the site where from the juice of pineapples. OPEN DAY house and planted a vineyard and fruits they were familiar with – St Augustine’s Anglican Church now The Nundah & Districts orchard, and successfully farmed peaches and grapes. Before long, stands in Racecourse Rd, Hamilton. Historical Society Inc. welcomes pineapples. Gerler’s property it was realised that the tropical In May 1855, John Lancaster bought new members. To join, contact 10 am - 2 pm was known as “Carlsburg”, where pineapple grew well in the area. just over 40 acres of land, which was [email protected] Saturday, 29th May

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Nominated as a finalist in Stargazing. debut album Summerskin, Karydas’s Washington’s lavish and vulnerable this year’s Billy Thorpe Scholarship, 5 of industry professionals.” “When I speak to friends from latest pop gem, Complicated, has Batflowers opens with a song of the Amani’s latest song Stranger is an of Oz show Mrs Coster said Year 12 student overseas, yeah, they’ve all heard of landed her a nomination in the Pop same name, filled with warmth and emotional journey that showcases Sydney and the beaches, but I always “I admit it was something I used to A modern musical take on one and college music captain (vocal) Category at 2021 Queensland Music tales of love-letting and forgiveness. her stunning voice and songwriting tell them about the Outback because I take for granted, you know if it ever of the greatest films of all time Annie Dougherty stunned audiences Awards, as well as charting at No.22 The ARIA-winner returned to ability. 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When you appoint me as your selling agent Ascot Accounting has been delivering knowledge, quality & service. I become your loyal ally, your support, and instill high quality accounting services to the 25 years worth of sales and marketing expertise into surrounding suburbs for the last 35 years. AUMR Property Group pride ourselves on being active delivering you the results we want to achieve We pride ourselves on being able to create in our community and working with local businesses. because I care. “ and maintain strong relationships with our clients, giving them the peace of mind that Ascot Accounting are an institution in the Ascot area Beth Leach, advice they can trust is just a phone call away. being around for over 35 years! Principal and Sales Agent ▶ Business accounting & advice We have no hesitation in recommending their services to ▶ Tax planning & preparation our clients who are looking for a proactive financial and ▶ Bookkeeping accounting service. ▶ Self managed super AUMR Property Group go above and beyond for our clients ▶ Investors & property developers and will ensure our clients have the best possible advice on ▶ Wealth & estate planning their property portfolios and their investment strategies. I would give her 1000 stars if I could. We could not be more thrilled with It is impossible to put into words the the result Beth achieved for us. gratitude I have for Beth and her amazing Beth has a fresh and positive We were kept in the loop at every team. Beth helped us renovate and approach to selling property. She has Phone (07) 3268 2596 stage, the marketing was targeted SILK ASCOT Suite 4 (Level 1) MEET YOUR LOCAL AREA sell our property under very difficult certainty, attention to detail, and is a and most importantly Beth used her 118 Racecourse Road ASCOT QLD 4007 circumstances (we were interstate during brilliant communicator. INVESTMENT SPECIALIST extensive knowledge and experience of ascotaccounting.com.au the COVID times and we could not travel I could trust Beth’s opinion and always the market to sell our property in a to Queensland). felt supported in the sales process. very short time period. We sold our property for a price way above I believe both buyer and seller are Thank you!! our highest expectations. It was an absolute extremely happy with our result. pleasure doing business with Beth. I cannot – Vendor New Farm – We have already recommended you to recommend her highly enough. many of our friends and neighbours. – Vendor New Farm – – Vendor New Farm –

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Whatever your postcode, Let’s set the I will sell your property record straight.

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