HUTCHIES’ HUTCHINSON BUILDERS 1912 ‡ 2012

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A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS OCTOBER 2012 Iconic Ikon on track for HUTCHIES has started work on a 10-storey landmark residential complex, to be known as the Ikon apartments, On site for the sod turning ceremony in June were (from left) Tania Orr, general manager adjacent to the Glen Waverley railway station in east property VicTrak; Peter Helfer, Hutchies’ business development/design manager; Councillor Melbourne. Greg Male; Bob McDonald, CEO VicTrak; Terry Mulder, State Transport Minister; Michael VicTrak is working with Hutchies and Consolidated Stojkovic, Hutchies’ Victorian manager; and David Sinclair, Consolidated Properties. Properties on the project which comprises 116 apart- ments, nine strata-titled office suites and 1,000 square metres of retail space. State Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder, attended the sod turning ceremony in June, with the $35 million project due for comple- tion late next year. Hutchies value-added to the project by working with the development team in the design phase to reduce building costs. This aspect of the project included engi- neering of the substructure to accommodate future railway tunnelling. Construction challenges include constrained access to the site, with footpaths, roads, train station and bus interchange creating high levels of pedestrian traffic. There is also an adjacent live rail corridor. The project team is led by Izad Samsudin, senior project manager, and includes Sam Gallagher, contract administrator, Kate Slat- tery, junior contracts administrator, Cameron Artist’s impression of Ikon apartments, being built by Hutchies adjacent to the Glen Waverley Madden, site manager, and Harry Kotsinadelis, railway station in east Melbourne. structures foreman. Grins all round met Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who was keen for a chat and a photo, when they met backstage at the gig for Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations at the RNA Showgrounds in . The band has finished mixing a new , , and it was rumoured Ms Gillard might guest-rap a verse on the new release. Another rumour has following rock star Peter Garrett into the House of Reps, which could attract a new audi- ence for question time on the ABC. Once again, we have to wait and see! Meanwhile, appearances by Grinspoon and Julia Gillard at Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations can be seen immediately at ... Grinspoon met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Hutchies’ Centenary Party http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_QV7p8qJ0. in Brisbane. (PHOTO: Amy Hopes) HUTCHIES’ From the Managing IT would be an understatement to say Director the resource sector has softened. All that you are seeing and reading in the media is absolutely true – the market has just slumped overnight. to rely on the capacity of the builder Nevertheless, Hutchies has a reason- to withstand the usual impacts of ably balanced book of work spread events that are synonymous with dete- evenly between traditional construc- riorating markets, reduced turnover, The Port Curtis Co-operative Dairy Association was a major tion in all states and territories and the tight margins and cash flow pressures. client for Hutchies in 1939. resource sector spread across gas, coal Hutchies’ $200M strong balance sheet and iron ore in the Surat Basin, Bowen provides a high degree of comfort Spreading the word on Basin and Pilbara. during these times. For the 2012/13 year, we have Another dynamic in the current a $1.2B order book which we are world revolves around industrial rela- ’s butter focused on delivering. However, tions. There is not much doubt the HUTCHIES played a major beyond 2012/13, in anticipation of a building trades group of unions has role in exporting Australian HHISTORYISTORY ‘less than booming’ economic climate ‘upped the ante’ in the marketplace butter to the world in 1939. as the impacts of the deteriorating making things a little more demanding The popularity of Queens- The new building went resource sector take affect, we have than usual. land butter with overseas into operation in 1935 but reset our plans to maintain revenue Hutchies’ industrial relations philos- consumers resulted in a was unable to keep up with and profits. ophy is to be open and fair in our major contract for Hutchies the growing world demand Fortunately, Hutchies has a good dealings and to nurture and look after near Gladstone. for Australian export butter. geographical footprint across Australia, our 1250 strong workforce as best we The Port Curtis Dairy On March 16, 1939 the operates in all segments of the market possibly can. Co-operative Association Association decided to and is able to quickly redirect focus to We believe working from this plat- issued a £12,434 contract proceed with the erection suit conditions of the day. form provides all of the stakeholders to Hutchies on March of further buildings to hold Of course, this requires our people in the industrial process with a 23, 1939 to build a butter another 40,000 boxes of to be flexible and prepared to travel proportionately equitable opportunity storage facility. butter. to locations not previously on their to contribute to the Company’s and The need to store butter Tenders were called and radar screen. This is, however, a sign its workers’ well-being. We consider for export taxed the Associ- a contract was awarded to of the times. this approach to doing business also ation’s facilities in 1934 and Hutchies a week later on Interestingly, despite the economic provides a high degree of certainty for the Board obtained share- March 23. environment, Hutchies continues our clients. holders’ consent to spend The Port Curtis Dairy to receive plenty of opportunities in All in all, Hutchies is situated pretty £7000 for provision of Co-operative Association the private sector. We suspect our well, but the next couple of years look additional storage on land buildings are now heritage- strong financial position is attractive like being pretty tough. leased from the Railway listed and are currently to developers and their financiers in – Greg Quinn, Department adjacent to the undergoing refurbishment times when it is so vital to be able Managing Director Gladstone factory. and restoration. Speedy takeaway span well done before lunch ROME wasn’t built in a day Vanessa King, quality ... but it could have been, if manager and capital Hutchies had been around works project manager for with its speedy bridge redevelopment at the Royal building techniques. Hobart Hospital, said to Hutchies’ Tasmanian crew have a plan and carry it out recently started work on a is simple in theory, but often new 30-metre air bridge in difficult in practice. Hobart at 6am and had it “It’s also so satisfying when finished well before lunch. achieved – as Hutchinson The bridge spans busy Builders and crew did,” she Argyle Street and links the said. Royal Hobart Hospital with “From a client perspective, new $12 million outpatient I thought the teamwork clinics in the Wellington displayed was a highlight. Centre. Hutchies worked very well The 30-tonne walkway was in place by 11am after together and worked well the 20-strong construction A morning shift had the new 30-metre pedestrian bridge over with the subcontractors. team closed off the street Argyle Street, Hobart, in place before lunchtime. “The big things went as earlier that morning. planned and little things that Hutchies’ construction prefabricated in Launceston concern, but it all went to minimum disruption to the arose were communicated, manager, Michael White, and shipped to Hobart’s plan and it is not often you public,” he said. addressed and solved. said prefabrication was the Macquarie Wharf before see a bridge built in the city The public will be able to “It was great to see people secret to the bridge’s speedy being lifted into place over in a day. use the bridge at the end of perform so well and for them success. Argyle Street,” said Michael. “It was built off site, not the year when the new clinics to be justly proud of what “The air bridge was “Wind was our main only for speed, but also for are open for business. they achieved.” 2 HUTCHIES’ CCornerstoneornerstone LLivingiving sstartstarts takingtaking sshapehape HUTCHIES has started construc- construc taking the first steps towards delivdeliv- tion on the $400 million Corner- ering what will become a show- stone Living project in southside case project for Brisbane in terms Brisbane’s Coopers Plains. of private enterprise, local govern- The master-planned affordable ment and the community working Artist’s impression of stage one of the Cornerstone Living project – the housing community for Consoli- together to rejuvenate an estab- construction of a community centre to be known as The Corner. dated Properties will be the first lished suburb within proximity of “We are also communicating as the first building so the commu- in Australia to be built around the city heart.” directly with residents who are nity feels like they have some existing privately owned homes. Mr O’Rorke said Cornerstone currently living within the redevel- ownership,” he said. Consolidated Properties intends Living would prove to be trans- opment footprint and have been On completion, Cornerstone to pay up to $60 million over formative for the Coopers Plains working alongside the Department Living will include about 1000 the next 10 years to the Queens- community. of Housing to ensure these people apartments and terrace houses land Government to buy vacant “It will introduce contempo- receive information about the with a mix of one, two and three- state-owned land and about 50 rary, high quality housing; it will tenant relocation program which bedrooms. public housing properties within inject more affordable product will take place over the next 10 As part of the agreement with the the 10-hectare site. into the area and it will provide a years,” Mr O’Rorke said. Queensland Government, about Don O’Rorke, of Consolidated new space for people to meet and Stage one of the Cornerstone 135 properties will be earmarked Properties, said it was the first time recreate,” he said. Living project is the construc- for affordable housing. a master-planned community has He said existing home owners tion of a community centre – The The first 26 properties are due been built around existing homes had input into the planning and Corner. to be released to the market in and it offered the potential for it Consolidated Properties would “We wanted to create this centre February next year. to be a leader in urban renewal for continue to work closely with other projects Australia-wide. neighbours during construction. Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hutchies1912 “This is one of the most signifi- As well, Consolidated Proper- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hutchies1912 cant urban renewal projects under- ties has invited the formation of a Picture us on Instagram: hutchies1912 taken in the city,” Mr O’Rorke community liaison group to allow See our company page on LinkedIn: said. locals to be involved with the http://www.linkedin.com/company/91031?trk=pro_other_cmpy “We’re thrilled to be finally project. New on site training for mines Near perfect audit score AT a recent external health goes to the commissioning and safety audit, conducted team at Condabri for a job by client, Origin Energy, well done. Hutchies scored an audit Thanks to Paul Smith and result of 98 per cent. his team at HSE and hats The audit was in relation to off to David Hopper for his the electrical commissioning due diligence during the phase at Origin Condabri commissioning phase and and a huge congratulation the audit. Scaffold racks up 7000 deliveries THE Energex Nundah Stage 2A project is the 7,000th job to receive delivery of Hutchies’ scaffold. A barbecue on site will celebrate the milestone for Terry Bowden and his team! Hutchies’ training room at the Bowen Basin Central Facility with (L-R) Warren Erasmus, Chris (George) Raymant, Nick Waters, Malcolm Marcus, Ben Finn and Ben Svensson. HUTCHIES has set up its own training system trains staff using a huge range of plant and In sympathy in the Bowen Basin to train employees equipment including excavators, moxies, We recently lost our beautiful baby daughter, for multi-skilled positions in the mining graders, bobcats and hand tools. Stevie Belle Studley, at birth. industry. The initiative has been welcomed by In amongst this devastating tragedy, we have The program to train workers in the region mining companies which are pushing for been shown so much kindness, support and minimises disruption to the work sites and contractors to be self-sufficient and utilise generosity from Hutchies, Kev Whitaker and all provides an opportunity for employees to direct employees as much as possible. the guys from the Dysart Crew. up-skill themselves on mine shutdown days Hutchies provides self-sufficient It truly is a blessing to work with such a and wet days. contracting, including accommodation, wonderful group of people and the comfort and The theory classes and assessments are labour hire, training and assessment, crane support you guys have given means the world held in a purpose-built training room at the hire and quality civil plant. to us. Thanking you all from the bottom of our Bowen Basin Central Facility (pictured). This mode of activity has emerged as the broken hearts. Hutchies trainer/assessor, Warren Erasmus, client preferred form of engagement. – Mark & Simone Studley 3 HUTCHIES’

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Hutchies’ work is continuing on Stockpile 22, a new coal handling facility for the Gladstone Port Corpora- tion at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal in Gladstone. The $5.2 million project includes a 165-metre tunnel. See Pearl on the horizon A TOPPING off ceremony at the $70 million Sea Pearl project at Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Streamer Bendy, fronted by Erin Swan, performed at the Hutchies- Coast signalled the immi- sponsored stage at Jamie’s Bar during BIGSOUND Live. nent removal of scaffolding to reveal the district’s latest HUTCHIES sponsored a temporary stage at Jamie’s Bar prime residential develop- on James St during last month’s BIGSOUND and one of ment. the acts who performed was Streamer Bendy fronted by Hutchies’ team leader, lead singer, Erin Swan – daughter of Federal Treasurer Michael Crocker, said work Wayne Swan. started in April last year Streamer Bendy is named after Erin’s imaginary child- and would be finished this hood friend. December, ready for tenants BIGSOUND is an initiative of peak industry body to move in next January. QMusic and is supported by the Queensland Govern- He said it had been four ment through Arts Queensland and Events Queensland. years since Mooloolaba had Now in its 11th year, BIGSOUND has a reputation a construction on such a as the best and most relevant music industry event in scale. Australia. G1 Property’s Simon Guil- The three-day BIGSOUND conference draws top foyle said, with 70 per cent national and international industry talent to Brisbane sold, he expected Sea Pearl, and the BIGSOUND Live festival this year took place which will include a mix of over two nights with 120 artists playing in 12 of Fortitude L-R: Hutchies’ Jarod Dingle (administrator) and Rob restaurants and specialty Valley’s best live music venues and outdoor stages. Leck (site manager) were happy to see Sea Pearl shops, to sell-out by Easter Scott Hutchinson is on the board of QMusic. emerge from its scaffolding. next year. Salute to John Leak VC HUTCHIES has completed the John Leak War Memorial in , working in tandem with the Council’s parks personnel who completed the landscaping. Stunning mosaic artwork was created by two local artists, Liz Hills and Adrienne Wall. The monument was officially unveiled by Ted Malone, State Member for Mirani, and then Rockhampton Mayor, Cr Brad Carter. Peter Townsend, the grandson of John Leak, also attended the ceremony. After surviving the , Rockhampton’s Private John Leak of the AIF’s 9th Battalion was awarded the at the age of 24 after an act of great bravery and heroism during the Battle of Pozieres in France in 1916. He died in 1972 at the age of 80. 4 HUTCHIES’

Holy Spirit moves on

STAGES two and three of the Holy Spirit Hospital in Cairns were officially opened during August. Shown at the ceremony are (from left) Peter Singleton, project manager; Pam Fielding, Holy Spirit director of care and operations; Andrew Masters, Bickerton Masters Architecture; Kevin Mercer, Holy Spirit CEO; Darrin Denman, Hutchies’ site manager; Paul De Jong, Hutchies’ team leader; Bruce Forrester, Bickerton Masters Architecture; Bruce Clarke, Clarke and Prince; and Vicky Johnston, Holy Spirit manager. Oshen views from Yeppoon Old rocker keeps rollin’ along THE replica of the iconic 1952 FX Holden driven on the streets of Bris- bane for decades by “Rock ‘n’ Roll” George Kiprios, of West End, made its debut public appear- ance at the 13th GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival Hutchies’ Greg Quinn on site at the commencement of at Rocklea Show- Oshen with Sandy Murdoch (left) of Concept Living Prop- grounds in August . erties and Ross O’Reilly (right) of O’Reilly’s Real Estate. George’s original HUTCHIES has started work on a new luxury apartment 1952 FX Holden was purchased by Hutchies’ replica of Rock ’n’ Roll George’s chick magnet still complex guaranteed to enjoy stunning ocean views. has pulling power. Built high on a cliff top in the coastal hamlet of Hutchies and is now Yeppoon, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, on display at the public showcase of the panied by enthusiasts Oshen will have uninterrupted ocean views across to the Queensland Museum as restored vehicle. driving pre-1970 vehicles. Keppel Islands. part of Brisbane’s contem- The replica led the inaug- George died in 2009, Developed by Concept Living Properties and designed porary cultural history. ural Rock ‘n’ Roll George aged 82, after becoming a by Brisbane-based DMA Group Architects, Oshen will Hutchies had a replica Memorial Cruise which Brisbane icon, driving his offer a mix of one, two (some with dual key occupancy) made which is available went from Rocklea Show- whitewall-tyred Holden and three-bedroom apartments as well as conference and for charity events and grounds to the Royal Mail around the inner city for business facilities and onsite management. GreazeFest was the first Hotel at Goodna, accom- almost four decades. Cranes soar over Townsville Australia Business Arts Foundation QUEENSLAND Music Network (QMusic) and Virgin Australia are the winners of the recent Australia Business Arts Foundation (Queens- land) Partnering Award sponsored by Hutchies. The award celebrates best practice relation- ships among the arts, business and donors throughout the state HUTCHIES has taken centre stage in Townsville with two and the event show- large CBD sites dominated by Hutchies’ cranes. cases successful enter- Shown at the award presentation are (from left) Scott One site is for Verde and is a $46M, 12-storey commer- prises to an audience cial building to a 5-star Green Star Rating. The other is for Hutchinson AbaF Councillor representing QMusic; Bill from the arts, business Grant, AbaF Chairman, Brisbane Airport Corporation; and Ergon Energy and Laurence Lancini and is a $32M, 9-storey and philanthropy. Virgin Australia; Craig Spann. (PHOTO: Sarah Keayes) commercial building also with a 5-star Green Star Rating. 5 HUTCHIES’

THE outstanding performance of Hutchies’ team members throughout Queensland has been recognised in regional ceremo- nies for Master Builders Awards in Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and North Queens- Hutchies’ Toowoomba team delivered an outstanding result at the regional Master Builders Awards winning in 10 categories. land. Awards received by Hutchies are: Centres Category $5M to $20M – Quad Park Project MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS Performance recognition TOOWOOMBA: MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS NORTH QUEENSLAND: • Apprentice of the Year – Jake Jones in Master Builders Awards • Commercial Building (Office • Apprentice Employer of the Year Accommodation) up to $5M – Bank West • Trade Contractor Award • Refurbishment/Renovation • Innovation in Workplace Health Carpentry, Joinery, Shopfit ting and over $5M – Toowoomba Base and Safety (Commercial) • Innovation in Workplace Cabinet Making – Toowoomba Hospital MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS Health and Safety (Commercial) Modular Production Facility • Retail Facilities over $5M – Coles GOLD COAST: Health & Education Facilities • Sporting and Community Service Wilsonton • Health and Education Facilities $5M to $20M – Royal Flying Facilities up to $5M – St Barts • Industrial Building up to $5M – over $20M – Victoria Towers Doctor Service, Mt Isa Church 7SD Extension MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS • Sporting and Community • Retail Facilities up to $5M – • Industrial Building over $5M – SUNSHINE COAST: Service Facilities $5M to $20M Wilsonton Shopping Centre QGC Miles Supply Base • Sporting and Community – PCYC, Bowen.

I WRITE this letter to offer my Again, warmest congratula- esteem, gratitude and congratula- tions and very best wishes for the tions to Hutchinson Builders for FEEDBACK next 100 years! the professional manner in which Sincerely, Martin Albrecht AC they went about constructing our • • • BER project. HELLO from Toronto, Canada. We believe we have the ‘Rolls became more than just another in the Brisbane Valley, was in This is for Scott. Royce’ of heated therapy swim- client. In fact he joined us to the tenders section for sale. It’s a ming pools in all of Queensland. celebrate the pool’s opening. small world. I just watched you on Under- The pool has enhanced signifi- Please pass on our thanks to all Andrew Turner cover Boss and it was great! Business Development Manager Just wanted to tell you that. cantly the programs we offer at the contractors involved as well. Finlayson Timber and Hardware Have a great day, the school but has also provided We got to know a few of the men • • • Kevin Falconer richer life opportunities for our on first name basis. AS A Brisbane radio identity for • • • I guess in a sense the project students. It is a beautiful, func- the last fifty plus years, I want you CONSIDERING my initial contact team became part of the special tional building that the school is to accept my congratulations for with you was only yesterday after- school family for a period of very happy to showcase. doing what you have to perpet- noon, I wanted to let you know It is also noteworthy to acknowl- time. uate the memory of a Brisbane that three of your team (Scott, edge the manner in which you Thank you once again in figure who never wanted to be a Dave and Terry) appeared today managed your team. At all times providing a valuable quality celebrity, but was, just the same. to attend to the problem. I was I found your team to be approach- asset to the school that will be During the last five years of my impressed by their attention and able and very considerate and purposeful for many years to come. “Brisbane I Love it” segments on effort to identify the problem and agreeable. We had a number of You have been able to support us 4KQ, I highlighted Rock ’n’ Roll provide a solution. inevitable glitches which were in being able to make a signifi- George several times. I attended I wanted to acknowledge their handled promptly with positive cant difference to the lives of chil- his funeral (and) I think I was the professional approach to you and outcomes for all involved. I was dren who face many adversities. It only radio bod there. believe Hutchinson’s business is quite impressed with the skilful has been a pleasure working with To see what you have done to in good hands on the Sunshine manner in which communications Hutchinson Builders. ‘keep the legend of George’ alive Warmest regards, Coast with this team working for between all parties took place. makes me feel proud to have been Sheina Treuel the company. I would like to mention in Principal part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll George Cheers Mackay District Special School particular Adam Francis, site era. M.F.Woodhead • • • foreman, who ensured the project Well Done Scott. • • • was successful and completed MY wife and I were fortunate With Kind Regards, John R Knox CONGRATULATIONS on the well slightly ahead of time. Adam enough to join the Hutchinson • • • deserved award (MBA Awards paid particular attention to detail extended family at the RNA WARMEST congratulations and Quad Park). In my opinion this to guarantee the pool met our Centenary celebrations on behalf Happy 100th birthday to you great project was only possible requirements exactly. He appeared of my employer – Finlayson’s. (Greg Quinn), Jack and Scott through the vision of what could to take the project and our school The two families have a lot in and the remarkable organisation be created and the expertise in on board as a personal mission. common – both being Queensland currently entrusted to your collec- its delivery by the Hutchies and He made us feel important and owned family businesses for over tive stewardship. Argo team. he always valued our suggestions 100 years (Finlayson’s was estab- Hutchies have indeed created a I can only hope that all projects no matter how small or ridicu- lished in 1875). We thoroughly monumental legacy over the past would go as smoothly, on time lous they were. He ensured that enjoyed the night, thank you. century. The footprint you have and budget as this one did. our students were safe whilst the A nice little twist to the night created is unequalled. The DNA of Kind regards, project was in progress. I think he came when I was reading The Adam Britton, your organisation is worthy of the may have succumbed to making Telegraph from July 6, 1912 the Project Coordinator pride and loyalty which is evident Business and Major Project Services/ sure that our students received next day. The hardwood sawmill at every level in your company. Infrastructure Services, something ‘special’ and that we Finlayson’s now own at Linville, Sunshine Coast Regional Council 6 HUTCHIES’

Indigenous student builders graduate THE Gold Coast School of had a unique opportunity to look forward to a promising Construction at Yatala – Hutchies’ be immersed in Toowoomba career due to the skills developed own registered training organisa- modular operations while gaining in the program. tion – recently graduated its first formal training in a Certificate I The program is about to have group of indigenous students in Construction, Green Skills, its second intake and is looking from its Toowoomba campus. personal development and career for further potential indigenous The 12-week program is planning. and non-indigenous students for funded by Construction Skills “That is something that the other intakes every six weeks. Queensland and is a joint venture Gold Coast School of Construc- Anyone who is interested, or with QGC to provide indigenous tion can do only by being a part knows of anyone who has left workers with a chance to gain a of Hutchies,” he said. school and has a passion to be start in the construction industry, Of the students who gradu- in the construction industry, particularly in the Surat Basin. ated, 70 per cent achieved full- should go to the school’s website Indigenous Trade Start graduate, Kane Hutchies’ training manager, time employment in the local at http://goldcoastsc.com.au/ Edwards, is congratulated by his teacher Alan Waldron, said students construction industry and can trade-start-program-toowoomba/ Brett Lunney. Inaugural national awards for apprentices and cadets HUTCHIES’ first national on the challenges of the Apprentice and Cadet of future. the Year Awards were held Prizes for the awards in Brisbane with nomina- were kindly donated by tions from teams across Trade Tools Direct and Australia. Oaks Hotels and Resorts. The winners were The winners were: announced to an enthu- CADET OF THE YEAR siastic audience including AWARD Assistant Minister for Tech- Marcus Hoddinott nical and Further Educa- (Barry Butterworth Team) tion, Mrs Saxon Rice, team APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR members, apprentices, AWARD cadets, parents, friends and Jack Rogan-Clarke Board members. Award winners are (from left) Marcus Hoddinott, Matt Hanna, Brock Gowland, (Paul Hart Team) The theme of the awards Jack Rogan-Clarke, Jack Keily and Murray Emmerson. FUTURE LEADER AWARD – 100 Years of Building their stories and to hear support from the members and from the east coast Matt Hanna (John Berlese Team) Future Leaders – was apt interviews with the short- of the workforce develop- across to West Australia, APPRENTICE for Hutchies’ centenary listed nominees and their ment team. which is a demonstration ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS year, given that 70 per cent mentors,” said Scott. “That same ethos was of Hutchies’ commitment Brock Gowland of the company’s appren- “It reinforces that the recognised by the national to develop a future work- (Rob Weymouth Team) tices and cadets go on to strength of our workforce judges when Hutchies won force from within its own Jack Keily become its future leaders. development strategy Employer of the Year at the ranks. (Barry Butterworth Team) Chairman Scott continues to be based Australian Training Awards Scott said the Workforce Will Butchard Hutchinson thanked the on the willingness of last year.” Development Program that (Michael Crocker Team) Chris Michaliades teams and the mentors who our teams and site-based Hutchies has more had been developed over (Michael Stojkovic Team) submitted the nominations mentors to give our young than 110 apprentices, the past few years was seen CADET for their top apprentices future leaders a go and 40 cadets and 30 future by the Board as critical ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD and cadets. nurture their development leaders working in teams to ensure Hutchies would Murray Emmerson “It was inspiring to read in concert with tireless from Cairns to Tasmania have the ability to take (Paul Hart Team) Bronco motivational talk on life skills MEMBERS of Hutchies’ Gold Coast School of Construc- tion at Yatala received a special lesson from Bris- bane Bronco, Peter Wallace, (pictured front row, third from right) when he visited the site recently. Peter delivered a motiva- tional talk as part of the program to develop trade and life skills for students at Chris Michaliades proudly shows off his prizes for the school. Apprentice Encouragement Award. 7 HUTCHIES’ HUTCHINSON BUILDERS ‡ 2012 i n ue 1912 CCentenarye n te nary CelebrationsCele bratio n s ccontino n t

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SPEAKING at Hutchies’ centenary three locally based employees to more celebrations at the Mooloolaba Surf than 30 and it has moved from Mick’s Club in September, Hutchies’ Team lounge room to the Brisbane Road office Leader for the Maroochydore region, in December 2006 and then to its current Michael Crocker, assured Hutchies’ team highly visible location in Beach Road, members, partners, current and future Maroochydore. clients, sub-contractors, consultants Mick said that, along the way, Hutchies and suppliers that the organisation was had successfully completed more than well positioned to benefit from new $150 million worth of projects with a construction activity on the Sunshine diverse range of work type. Coast. “Having the capacity to win such a “At state and local government variety of projects is one of the great level there is a fresh way of thinking strengths of the Hutchies’ Maroochydore to encourage business expansion and team,” said Mick. employment opportunities,” said Mick. “It has taken a lot of hard work by “In particular, there is growing recog- many people to get to where we are nition of the need to work together to today. stimulate private sector investment in “However, despite the current our region. economic climate, I am very proud to say “These are all positive signs for the that through the commitment of my team future and with your continuing support and support of many people in this room I am sure Hutchinson Builders will cele- tonight we have risen to the challenge brate many more milestones here on the and delivered consistent growth ... and I Sunshine Coast.” believe there is more to come.” Maroochydore is one of the newer The Maroochydore team has helped Hutchies’ teams, starting in October its younger workforce by developing 2006. their careers through apprenticeships Mick recalled meetings over cups and in a short time has employed eight of coffee with Greg Quinn on the apprentices. Mooloolaba esplanade, with the conver- “I am pleased to say that a number of sation centred on how they could estab- these apprentices are still with my team lish a presence and grow Hutchies on now as qualified tradesmen and I am the Sunshine Coast. very proud to say they will one day be Hutchies opened its first office in the great leaders of the future Hutchies’ team lounge room of Mick’s Mountain Creek here on the Sunshine Coast.” home and, not long after, undertook its Mick said Hutchies had a very strong first project – the refurbishment of Coles local community involvement and Nambour. thanked his team for its volunteer work Since then, Hutchies has grown from with local charities.

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THE Noosa centenary celebra- tions at the Quad Park Stadium in October coincided with the tenth anniversary of Hutchies’ presence Noosa v being established on the Sunshine “High profile proj- Coast by former team leader, Brad ects such as the Miller, who retired in February. Noosa Heads Team Leader for the Noosa Surf Club, Noosa office, Michael Michell, acknowl- North Shore edged Brad’s efforts to kick off Resort and the the Sunshine Coast activity which award-winning was now a vibrant and vital part of Quad Park Stadium Hutchies’ national operations. are but a few,” said Michael said the Noosa office Michael. was only a short chapter in “The Noosa office continues to Hutchies’ 100 year history, but it seek out work and keep our people had contributed landmark projects busy which is challenging in the over this period of time. current economic circumstances.

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vibrant and vital “We have embraced “Standing next to each Noosa the geographical team member is a wife, husband, expansion of partner, son, daughter or friend to our business whom I also give our thanks, as our largely due to team wouldn’t function without your team members’ continued and valuable support, willingness to your patience for long hours worked travel.” and your tolerance for extended Michael gave a periods away from home.” special thanks to the Michael also offered Hutchies’ Noosa team. thanks to previous, current and new “I have welcomed your support in clients, consultants, tradespeople my new role and look forward to the and suppliers for their continued challenges that lie ahead,” he said. support.

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ERNEST HENRY MINE Job Value: $6.2M Job Description: Underground de-watering JOBS UPDATE mid-shaft civil works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Brett Wells with Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Brendan Gigante Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Leanne McCaffrey Barry Butterworth Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Paul Wachtel Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Martin Laurin Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... David Ward Client: ...... Xstrata Copper Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Victoria Logan CAVAL RIDGE Client: ...... Healthscope – Hobart PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS Private Hospital Job Value: $19M FRESHNEY HOUSE Job Description: Construction and installation Job Value: $80,000 of eight administration and operation modular Job Description: This is a refurbishment at buildings. Modules will be constructed at the the Toowoomba Base Hospital on a heritage- Yatala Yard and delivered to the Caval Ridge listed building, Freshney House. After years of Mine Site for installation and commissioning. alterations and additions and some neglect, Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart/Russell Fryer Hutchies brought it back to its former glory Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Anthony Stevens/Ross with a modern twist. Hankin Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Administrator (Onsite): Sebastian Curtis/Ben Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Craig Gooderham Jones/Nathan Webber Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Geoff Wilkes Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Dan Staples Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Danny Charlesworth Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Daniel Vickery Client: ...... QLD Health Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Nick Gubbin/Michael Renewal works to the Altona Meadows Coles Supermarket aimed at incr Crossin CHINCHILLA Architect Firm: ...... Heise Architecture QGC OFFICE FIT-OUT Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Henry & Hymas CONQUEST LV SWITCHROOMS/ Structural Engineering Consult: . ADG Engineers Electrical Consultant: ...... John Trumpmanis Electrical Consultant: ...... DMA Engineers Job Value: $400,000 Client: ...... Harvey Norman CONTROL ROOMS Client: ...... BM Alliance Coal Job Description: Tenancy fit-out for QGC Operations COLLINSVILLE Job Value: $1.25M including work stations, meeting rooms and Job Description: Project is a design and HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL toilets. This fit-out is so QGC can showcase CAMP REDEVELOPMENT construct for supply only of two high voltage RECEPTION to the public. Job Value: $8.4M switch rooms, four low voltage switch rooms Job Value: $39,455 Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Job Description: Job involved the design and and two control rooms, with the installation Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Craig Gooderham construct of an extension to the current camp. Job Description: Project involves the internal Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Murray Farrell done by client. refurbishment of the reception and foyer area Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Jono Kings Extensions included 50 standard accommo- Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Danny Charlesworth dation modules (four-bedrooms, some VIP Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Keenan Wolski of the Hobart Private Hospital. With the brief Hutchies ‘Cost Planner: ...... Danny Charlesworth to create a more contemporary hotel feel, Architect Firm: ...... Donovah Hill and PWD), four laundries, linen store, office, Client: ...... QGC kitchen, toilet block and undercover walk- Architect Firm: ...... Struxi Hutchies developed multiple colour schemes Structural Engineering Consult: . Wade Design Engineers ways. that complemented Healthscope’s new corpo- HARVEY NORMAN EMERALD Electrical Consultant: ...... Ashburner Francis rate ID and assisted the hospital with their Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Client: ...... Evolution Mining Job Value: $6.2M Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Keenan Wolski final selection. Scope of works includes new Job Description: Construction of a bulky Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Paul Bowe TOOWOOMBA WASTE WATER joinery, flooring, paint, lighting and signage. goods warehouse and retail tenancy. Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Bevan Austin Architect Firm: ...... Vebasis Job Value: $500,000 The reception will remain operational while the Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Structural Engineering Consult: . Form Structural Job Description: Tilt-up concrete panel pump work is being carried out requiring considerate Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tim Colthup Engineers/RMA programming to achieve minimal disruption to Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Jono Kings sheds for Toowoomba Regional Council waste Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Flanagan Consulting Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Upul Udayajeewa water facility. staff, patients and visitors. Group Architect Firm: ...... Donaldson Worrad Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mick Connolly Electrical Consultant: ...... Ashburner Francis Structural Engineering Consult: . Henry & Hymas Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tim Colthup Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Client: ...... Morris Corporation Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Geoff Kampf Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Upul Udayajeewa Structural Engineering Consult: . Aecom & MWH Client: ...... Monadelphous – Transfield JV HIGHFIELDS WOOLWORTHS Job Value: $2.2M Job Description: Project comprised an exten- sion of the existing Woolworths Shopping Centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tim Colthup Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Chris Luhrs Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Upul Udayajeewa Architect Firm: ...... Thomson Adsett Structural Engineering Consult: . RMA Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . RMA Electrical Consultant: ...... DMA Professional Engineers Client: ...... Lauder COLES ALTONA MEADOWS Job Value: $920,000 Job Description: This renewal of an existing supermarket in Altona Meadows, Victoria, is part of a nation-wide roll-out of Coles Super- markets. The renewal design strategy focuses on ‘live service’, where deli, bakery and meat preparation areas are opened up to the selling areas for increased customer interaction and a market-like environment. The scope includes the full refurbishment of selling area, bakery, deli, butcher and team amenities. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Danica Taylor Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Cameron Lea Hutchies is carrying out civil works at the Ernest Henry Mine with most of it two kilometres below the surface. Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Mick Connolly 12 HUTCHIES’

COLES REFURBISHMENTS, CAVAL RIDGE MINE GOLD COAST PROJECT: PEAK DOWNS SITE Job Value: $1.25M PREPARATION WORKS Job Description: These refurbishment proj- Job Value: $11M ects consisted of the internal fit-out of Coles Job Description: Job comprises the set-up Benowa, Burleigh Waters, Ormeau, Southport of temporary site offices, installation of water and Upper Coomera stores over six weeks. All and electrical service trenches, light vehicle works were conducted between the hours of roads, sewerage network installation, storm- 9pm and 6am and included the construction water network installation and construction of of new bulkheads over existing produce and a laydown yard. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart bakery units, the installation of new entry Hutchies ‘Project Manager: . . . . Jason Marsden roller doors, an internal repaint of each store, Hutchies’ Administrator(s): . . . . Brendon Cuddon (Lead), new stainless steel benches and angles, the David Mascia, Michael replacement of redundant vinyl floor tiles, Osmond, Gemma Bruce Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Steve Simmonds, Tui installation of new kitchenettes to team rooms, Gilbert ceramic wall tiling, lighting works and hydraulic Hutchies’ Supervisor(s): ...... Jason Shelley, Troy works. Riesenweber, Sonny Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart Siemer, Steve Emmerton, Danny Gillies Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Rob Yates Structural Engineering Consult: . Casa Engineering, RPA Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Murray Emmerson Engineering: ...... Andrew Ng, Eoin Ryan, Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Glen Winters Johnathan Loh Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Steve Kourevelis Electrical Subcontractor: ...... Applied Electro Systems, reasing customer interaction and achieving a market-like environment. Quantity Surveyor: ...... Turner & Townsend HSI CHINCHILLA OPERATIONS & Client: ...... Bechtel / BMA (Owner) Architect Firm: ...... I2C Design & Mechanical Consultant: ...... MechCheck Construction Manager: ...... Chris Stevenson Management Fire Consultant:...... Omnii PRODUCTION SUPPORT CENTRE Scheduler: ...... Fadik Farvid Structural Engineering Consult: . Pat Baygar & Associates Client: ...... Coles HSE: ...... Greg Shipway, Kerri Quantity Surveyor: ...... Coles in-house Job Value: $15.5M Donovan, Shane Hanna Electrical Consultant: ...... ATG Consultants COLES BURNIE Job Description: Project is the construction Survey: ...... Josh Fyfield, Lachlan Client: ...... Coles Supermarkets Job Value: $200,000 Massie Australia of a two-storey operations centre for QGC. Job Description: This renewal of an existing Coles The building is 1400m2 with block construc- COLES ELTHAM supermarket in regional Tasmania incorporated new AVIS CAR RENTAL FACILITY finishes throughout the selling areas and staff amenities. tion and Colorbond and exotic cladding. Full Job Value: $8.9M Job Value: $1.25M Works to the selling area were undertaken during the carpark and landscaping works are included. night to minimise the impact of the building works to daily Job Description: Project consists of car main- Job Description: The refurbishment of an The building consists of significant electrical, existing Coles supermarket in Eltham, Victoria, trade. In the first week post-renewal, this supermarket tenance and wash facilities along with a new recorded an amazing 20 per cent increase in sales. data and mechanical works. administration building. will involve major remodelling of the bakery Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Rob Weymouth and deli areas as well as refurbishment of Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies ‘Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart the selling areas and team amenities. The Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Danica Taylor Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter Lee Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Alex Sydel intention of the remodelling is to visually Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Phil Hiscox Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Ben Adams & Warren Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Brett Smith integrate the produce preparation areas with Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Mick Connolly Suley Hutchies ‘Site Manager: ...... Scott Macgregor Quantity Surveyor: ...... Coles in-house Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Murray Farrell Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Grant Delaney the selling floor. The integration encourages a Client: ...... Coles Supermarkets Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Peter Teege Architect Firm: ...... Architectus fresh market-like feel within the conventional Australia supermarket. Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Bevan Austin Structural Engineering Consult: . Wood & Grieve Client: ...... Avis Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mick Connolly COLES REFURBISHMENT, Architect Firm: ...... Bernard Ryan Associates Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White SURFERS PARADISE Structural Engineering Consult: . Worley Parsons CLIFFORD GARDENS AMENITIES Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Danica Taylor Civil Engineering Consulting: . . . Worley Parsons Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Phil Hiscox Job Value: $470,000 Job Value: $500,000 Electrical Consultant: ...... Worley Parsons Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Mick Connolly Job Description: This refurbishment project Job Description: Construction of a new Quantity Surveyor: ...... Coles in-house Client: ...... QGC consisted of the internal fit-out of the Surfers amenities building to an existing shopping Client: ...... Coles Supermarkets Paradise Coles store over three weeks. All Australia QGC GLADSTONE SUPPLY BASE centre works were conducted between the hours of COLES K-MART SUNNYBANK 10pm and 5am and included the construction Job Value: $4M Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Craig Gooderham of new bulkheads over existing produce units Job Description: Project is the design and Job Value: $8M Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Dan Huth 2 Job Description: A conversion of the existing and island deli, the demolition and rebuild of construction of a 2000m industrial supply Hutchies ‘Cost Planner: ...... Chandana Kuruppu Pick ‘n’ Pay at Sunnybank Hills into separate the deli plinth, the replacement of all deli cases, base shed plus associated concrete hard- Architect Firm: ...... Buchan Group an internal repaint of the store, new stainless Coles and K-Mart stores. stand. Structural Engineering Consult: . Kehoe Myers steel benches and angles, the replacement of Electrical Consultant: ...... ADG Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Rob Diamond redundant vinyl floor tiles, installation of a new Client: ...... Colonial First State Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Jason Williams Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Alistair Pillay kitchenette to team room, ceramic wall tiling, Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Shane Tyson installation of new lighting to produce and Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Bob Tedford JAMES ST, FORTITUDE VALLEY Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Pat Doughan bakery areas and hydraulic works. Hutchies’ Foreman: ...... Gary Turner Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Lawrence Versace INFINITI SHOWROOM Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Len Ward Architect Firm: ...... TRG Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Rob Yates Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... B Austin Job Value: $1.54M Structural Engineering Consult: . DEQ Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Murray Emmerson Architect Firm: ...... Struxi Design Hydraulic Consultant: ...... MRP Job Description: This project is an extension Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Peter Jedrisko Quantity Surveyor: ...... Turner & Townsend Structural Engineering Consult: . RMA and complete internal and external refurbish- Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Steve Kourevelis Electrical Consultant: ...... WSP Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . RMA Quantity Surveyor: ...... Turner & Townsend ment of an existing car showroom in Fortitude Mechanical Consultant: ...... WSP Client: ...... QGC Valley. The new ‘Infiniti’ car showroom will be Fire Consultant:...... WSP Client: ...... Coles one of only three in Australia, with the other two being built concurrently in Sydney and COLES K-MART ASPLEY Melbourne. The works include a complete strip Job Value: $10M out and partial demolition of the existing show- Job Description: A conversion of the existing room, small extension to the rear service area, Pick ‘n’ Pay at Aspley into separate Coles and new FC and alpolic façade, artistic curtain wall K-Mart stores. glazing system and a complete internal fit out. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Rob Diamond Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Greg Birnie Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Jamie Washington Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Rob Gee Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Tom Quinn Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Gerard Beauchamp Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Alex Avetisoff Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Lawrence Versace Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Simon McGilvray Architect Firm: ...... TRG Architect Firm: ...... McKerrell Architects Structural Engineering Consult: . DEQ Structural Engineering Consult: . DEQ Hydraulic Consultant: ...... MRP Electrical Consultant: ...... WEBB Australia Quantity Surveyor: ...... Turner & Townsend Client: ...... Associated Finance Electrical Consultant: ...... DMA Artist’s impression of the new Infiniti car showroom in Brisbane. 13 HUTCHIES’

MEMBERS of the Open Ladies Australian Super 6’s and World Cup 7’s netball teams showed a flash of brilliance during the recent VELLING 2012 Open World Cup, which hosted teams from Australia, New TTRAVELLINGRA Zealand, South Africa and England. They finished first in both 6’s and 7’s competition, with Hutchies’ cadet, Alicia Hill, being UUNDIESNDIES named Player of the Grand Final for the 6’s. Righto, guys! This is as close as most of you will get to the Grotto in the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. For those who may visit, fear not, the anonymous wearer of the Hutchies’ Budgies is only a visitor and not a permanent feature.

DARRYL, Harrison and Benjamin Morris shared some quality time in their Hutchies’ Undies during a holiday on Stradbroke Island where they also enjoyed family fun with mum, Kim, Hutchies’ Samantha Fisher and Lauren Hughes had a Bali high with friends during a recent holiday in their whale watching, fishing and beach driving. Hutchies’ Undies. The girls are shown sort of line dancing at their island villa, Seminyak Bali.

LEFT: Site manager, David Patterson, and his Hutchies’ crew add a colourful new dimension to the West Australian skyline during construction of FMG’s 1500-man camp at the Solomon Mine in the Pilbara.

Ardent Undies wearer, John Mason, was an Amazon sight on a recent river cruise in Ecuador. 14 HUTCHIES’

Gangsters and High Rollers HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba gang dressed for the occasion as Gangsters and High Rollers at the Social Club’s Casino Night at Picnic Point Restaurant which delivered winnings and a lot of fun. Eliza Wilkie won best dressed female and Andrew Douglas won best dressed male, but it was difficult to pick winners from the magnifi- cent line-up of talent. Hair today gone tomorrow HHATCHEDATCHED GAIL Rodda, Hutchies’ site administration at Daunia, was a willing participant in the Dry July Shave challenge to raise funds for charity. Wes McCulloch was the lucky winner of the raffle to do the honours, with the support of the Whittens and G&S boys. Big welcome Gail said 6.30am in Daunia was chilly – especially when her ears were used to being covered by hair and the deal was she wouldn’t wear to Brock a beanie for the first day. Thumbs up to Wes for his creativity (Whittens’ steel fixers are men MELANIE Longland and of many talents) and a big thanks to everyone who participated in or husband, Lee, recently donated to Dry July 2012. welcomed baby boy, Brock Christopher Longland, into the world. Mum and Brock are doing well. Lee is still recovering!

HUTCHIES’ centenary memo- rabilia is finding its way into the hands of all kinds of people, including those of three-year-old Lauren Bryce – granddaughter of Australia’s Governor-General, Gail, before (left) and after (above), Quentin Bryce. the shave by Wes McCulloch. Lauren’s Dad, Jack Bryce, of Jack Bryce Urban Design, recently congratulated Hutchies on its Happy 100th Birthday for Jean 100th birthday Ekka-style celebra- JEAN Hamilton, wife of George none more than George,” Jack said. tions in Brisbane and described it Hamilton, turned 100 recently. “He was in a class of his own, as a magnificent event. George started with Hutchies solving problems on site, particularly “I talked to a number of people in the 1920s as an apprentice and those involving lifting and hoisting during the evening and the general retired in 1980. when cranes were not available. commentary was that no other firm Prior to 1965, George was the “He could lift almost anything could even contemplate hosting company’s only construction with pulleys and ropes and a couple such an event let alone do it so manager. of labourers. well,” he said. Jack Hutchinson said George “George had a great influence on “What made it possible, we Hamilton was a loyal employee and the company for many, many years agreed, was the style of leadership build, manage and maintain this was always prepared to do anything as much as anyone before or since,” as well as the depth of support for support and the proof was in the that was asked of him. Jack said. the firm from staff to suppliers and attendance, energy and friendli- “We have had some dedicated “We send our very best wishes to consultants. ness of the event. Here’s to the company members in our time but his wife, Jean, on her 100 years.” “No other constructor could next 100 years.” 15 HUTCHIES’ Our team up to the challenge

Moranbah Fashion on the Turf Hutchies’ team at the Rinnai Fishing Challenge (from left) Dean White, Jack Keily, A CHEEKY pair of Hutchies’ boys, dressed in Budgies Shaun Spooner and Dave Barker. and hard hats, Patrick McCarthy (left) and Wade Allen fronted up for Fashions on the Turf at the Moranbah HUTCHIES entered a team of four into the Hutchies claimed prizes for largest Race Day sponsored by Hutchies. recent 10th annual Rinnai Straddle Fishing flathead and second largest flathead; first, More than 100 Hutchies’ members attended the race Challenge held at Flinders Beach on North second and third for swallowtail dart; and day which, for the first time, featured a VIP fashion Stradbroke Island. third for tailor. marquee. Despite stiff competition from almost 200 With a combined fish total, Hutchies Fashion finalists shared high tea and champagne with competitors from the building, plumbing took out the overall winners trophy for the VIPs as well as $3000 in prizes in categories of Best and gas fitting industry, Hutchies won a weekend. Dressed Men, Classic Ladies and Innovative Ladies. number of fish categories and took out first Thanks to Rinnai and Capalaba Amateur Lillian Mac, Zootown and West End Fashion were place for the overall winner’s trophy. Fishing Club for a great event. the local business/sponsors and co-judges. Treat for Toowoomba team HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba Rugby League A Grade team recently attended the Central Division 47th Battalion Carnival in Bundaberg, defeating Glad- stone 26-0 in the final. The squad played five games in two days, losing the first game to the host team, Bundaberg, but turning around to defeat Sunshine Coast, South West Country and Rockhampton on the way to the final. Hutchies is a major sponsor of the TRL with the local competition comprised of four Toowoomba city teams, as well as teams from Oakey, Dalby, Gatton, Warwick, Goondiwindi, Pittsworth and Allora/ Clifton.

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