Don’t miss out on the third Albion Antique and Collectables Fairhappening at the Aviation High School in Clayfield on 29-30 September 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Expect a bigger and better fair than last year with a wider mix of antique local dealers and some from Interstate. Quality antiques and collectables are in store for you.
From a wide range of antique furniture to modern contemporary ones to rare collectables, you can definitely find something here that can add value and style to any property.
Aside from shopping, you can also learn a lot from the information sessions that will happen during this three-day antique extravaganza:
Brenton Kinnears – a reputable furniture restorer who will teach practical demonstrations
Rob Neilsen – from Roundabout Antiques, he will talk about Moorcroft and the collection of fine porcelain.
Albion Antiques – they will talk about the importance of doing a property catalogue for your collection
Albion Antique Auction Centre – they will talk about how to properly dispose items through auction
This year’s fair will also see the World’s First Showing of the newly-released Australian Design Moorcroft Pottery.
Light refreshments will be available at the event.
Tickets are priced at $10 per person and $18 per family. Get them here.
A public consultation on the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will be held this 15 September at the Windsor Bowls Club and locals are encouraged to have their say.
Brisbane property developers Geon Property has already lodged a development application for Stage One of the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment. The property developers named the $750-million project, Albion Exchange.
The fifteen-year project will redevelop the state-owned 4 hectare property, bordered by Mawarra St, and Albion and Hudson Roads, in ten stages. Geon Property’s Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will include an upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion train station.
Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT
Photo credit: Geon Property/geonproperty.com.au
“Albion Exchange is set to become Brisbane’s latest mixed-use project and will create a vibrant community heart for the inner-northern suburbs,” Geon Property senior development manager Tim Rossberg said.
Stage One of Albion Exchange, designed by Hames Sharley, will feature two new multi-level residential buildings. There will also be a new food and beverage, health and wellbeing, retail and commercial precinct.
Along with a $28.7 million upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion Train Station, the proposal includes 4,900 sqm of new green open space and a public plaza connecting the east and west of Albion Road.
Stage One is the largest stage of the project and will include:
new ticket and office facilities and amenities
new lift and stair access to station platforms
replacement of part of the existing park’n’ride car parking with new consolidated undercover facilities
integration of development with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
plaza access across the rail corridor connecting Albion east and west
The design of the master plan is still evolving. Subject to the approval of the development application, construction is scheduled to commence in early 2020.
Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT
Photo credit: Geon Property/geonproperty.com.au
Public Consultations
Geon Property has been visiting locals and community groups to hold discussions about the project. They recently held consultations at Brothers Rugby Club and Windsor Park. The public engagement gives local residents and community groups a chance to ask questions, provide their feedback, and voice their concerns.
Mr Rossberg said that the feedback sessions on Stage One of the project were well attended. He said that the community showed a “high level of interest in the level of amenity and public space offered by Albion Exchange.”
As the public consultation continues, locals can still give their feedback and ideas around potential new uses for the precinct.
Some considerations Geon Property is looking into include:
Provision of healthcare
Provision of education services
Sports and recreation facilities
Greater connection to active transport networks
Accessibility within the precinct
Implementation of sub-tropical streetscapes
The Masterplan:
10 stages delivered over 15 years
Encompassing approx. 4 hectares of land
Integration with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
Provision of social infrastructure
Facilities that support transport and employment nodes
Recreational activities that complement the transport-oriented setting
Use of transitional heights to protect residential neighbourhood
Get active and do a fun run at the Kalinga Dash Fun Run on 12 August in Clayfield. This is an inclusive community event that brings people together in a healthy environment.
The schedule of the runs are as follows:
7.5km Long Course (Runners only) – 8:00am
4.2km Short Course (Runners only) – 8:05am
7.5km and 4.2km WALKERS – 8:10am
2.0km Run – timed – 10:00am
2.0km Kids Dash – 10:30am
This event is welcome to people of all abilities. There will be food available at the event such as burgers, nuggets, drinks, coffee, and many more.
Market Organics has been a huge hit in Rocklea and Ipswich. Their branch in Clayfield is the store’s third. Just like in their other two shops, the Clayfield store offers a wide range of fresh organic fruit and vegetables.
Photo credit: Market Organics / Facebook
There will also be a wide selection of organic grocery goods such as kosher, nut-free, dairy-free vegan, and gluten-free products.
Evolve has offerings of wholesome and plant-based food that are delicious. Currently, Evolve has three locations: two in Brisbane, and one in Ipswich. Their very first branch is located in Teneriffe.
Running out of gift ideas? Visit Buy Design at Clayfield and get inspiration from their collections of quirky and quality homewares and gift items.
Photo credit: Facebook/Buy Design at Clayfield
Buy Design at Clayfield houses more than 40 brands of uniquely designed homewares and assorted items such as jewellery, bags, scarves, dolls, toys, books, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your little one, a family, or even a furry friend, there is certainly something for everyone in the store.
The store offers different products sourced from around Australia and overseas. They also stock works by local artists.
Photo credit: Facebook/Buy Design at Clayfield
You can also enjoy a sip of coffee from Abrisca Coffee Roasters whist wandering around the store or while waiting for your purchases to be gift wrapped.
Buy Design at Clayfield is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the store’s website.
For more than six decades, the Ohio Cafe had stood on Sandgate Road in Clayfield, making it one of the first burger places in the city. The cafe is known to have been opened in 1945 but it wasn’t until 1958 when it was registered as a business. This year, the cafe has finally closed its doors for good.
Vrishali and Yogesh Koshe took ownership of Ohio cafe in 2008, with high hopes for a bright future. However, their enthusiasm and the response of the customers have somewhat blinded them from some of the harsh realities of the business.
Upon ownership, Mr Koshe admitted that they never envisaged the extent competition along with the rising costs that came with their new venture.
They expanded the cafe turning it into a restaurant but they never increased their prices. The Ohio burger, one of their bestsellers, has remained the same price since 2011. They did not change their prices because customers don’t like them.
As the years went by, the upkeep of the restaurant grew, making it hard for the couple to continue. This becomes a problem that slowly gnawed at their resources, making closure inevitable.
Today, as they close their doors with a heavy heart, the couple still has a glimmer of hope for the future. In fact, they are hoping that someone buys the cafe to keep it going. On the other hand, should they be unsuccessful in finding a buyer, Ms Koshe hopes they can retain the name of the cafe with the intention of reviving it in the future.
Some of their most loyal customers shared expressed their sadness on the cafe’s Facebook page following their post regarding their closure.
A 1930s home in Clayfield has recently gone into auction. Popularly known as the White Gables on Craven Street, the home was originally built as a father’s present for his daughter. The most recent owner, Kate Naughton, purchased the home in 2002, making her the third owner of the home.
Once the home was under their possession, the two-bedroom house underwent an extensive renovation split into four stages.
Ms Naughton turned the home into a six-bedroom house They also extended the carport to accommodate six cars that also doubles as a function space for any type of gatherings. The kitchen also went through an upgrade. New facilities were also built such as a spa area and a tennis court.
In the previous month, the home was the most viewed property on realestate.com.au. On auction day, the tennis court was packed with 150 attendees and had three bidders fight for the property. After a tense period, the home was sold for $4 million earlier this month to local medical professionals.
Another historic property in the north was sold for $3,360,000. The colonial home in New Farm also brought on a tense bidding that went on for half an hour.
Several historic homes in the city have gone under the hammer. Last year, another one of the oldest homes in the city, Bowen Hills’ Cintra House built in 1863 hit the market.
Carefully designed to fit the challenging site, the 5.5-metre wide house is the family’s way of demonstrating design and architectural solutions for affordable housing. The Two Pavilion house is built on a 317-square-metre land that the family bought for $250,000, a fairly low price considering its Clayfield location.
Photo credit: www.toussaintvolz.com
While other people seem to find it difficult, and almost impossible, to build a three-bedroom house in the small Clayfield block, David and Kristy, with their combined 30 years of experience in architecture, put their creativity at work as they crafted innovative solutions to build their dream home. The family worked with builder Thallon Mole Group to make the unique modern house become a reality.
The creative homeowners decided to split the house into two pavilions (hence the name) to create a courtyard that provides daylight and natural ventilation. The other half offers flexible arrangements. This allows the entire home to either be a single detached, three-bedroom unit or a two-bedroom home with a separate space that can serve as a home office, or a second living space.
Photo credit: www.toussaintvolz.com
The Two Pavilion house leaves a small footprint while providing a variety of living spaces. The materials used in its construction were carefully selected to minimise the cost and environmental impact of the build.
David and Kristy hope that the Two Pavilion house will show how contemporary design and architecture can help in solving social problems such as housing affordability.
The iconic place was the home of the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams who bought it in the late 1950s. The couple was particularly attracted to the size and the massive yard of the property which currently houses two tennis courts.
Photo credit: archive.sclqld.org.au
Sir Edward Williams was a noble Queensland personality known for his judicial and extra judicial positions. In 1983, he was hailed as the Queenslander of the Year and Australian of the Year.
He was married to Dorothy Murray on 15 January 1949. They had eight children, four daughters and four sons, namely Edward, Sydney, Zilla, Judy, Therese, Tony, Elizabeth and Michael. The size of their family is one of the factors that were considered in choosing Clonlara.
Photo credit: www.realestate.com.au
The Landmark Federation Era Estate has 3,317 square metres of land with the house comprising of six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two garage spaces.
Photo credit: www.realestate.com.au
Clonlara was built in 1916 and many of the home’s original detailing, such as the grand entry foyer to formal dining and lounge rooms, ornate plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid timber walls and leadlight windows have been preserved to this date.
Isabelle Jardine, a Year 11 student from Clayfield College, has been announced as one of the eight winners of the 2018 Premier’s ANZAC Prize who will travel to Villers-Bretonneux, France this month.
Photo credit: www.clayfield.qld.edu.au
Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace announced the eight students and two teacher chaperones selected for the 2018 Premier’s ANZAC Prize on Monday, 15 January 2018.
Ms Grace represented Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk when she met with the prize winners at the State Library of Queensland where the students participated in a two-day Young Historians’ Workshop in preparation for their trip to the site of the Western Front this month.
Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
The Anzac Prize students laying a wreath at the dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux, France on 2017. Photo credit: anzac100.initiatives.qld.gov.au
Jardine and her fellow prize winners will be given a chance to experience the ANZAC tradition firsthand. The students and their teacher chaperones are set to travel to London and the Western Front to visit key sites in Australian war history.
On ANZAC Day, 25 April 2018, they will attend the historic centenary dawn service at the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France which will allow them to pay their respects during the commemorations. They will also be among the first visitors of the Sir John Monash Museum which will open its doors to visitors on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 just in time for ANZAC Day 2018.
ANZAC Commemoration
“ANZAC”, which stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, was the name given to a combined force of First Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Army troops who landed on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula on Sunday, 25th of April, 1915. ANZAC Day is a solemn public remembrance of the anniversary of the landings.
Veterans march on Anzac Day, Brisbane, 1937. Photo credit: State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
After more than 100 years, the high school students are remembering the bravery and sacrifices made by many Australians and New Zealanders in Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
Premier’s ANZAC Prize
The Queensland Government values the ANZAC tradition and has since sent 96 students and 18 teacher-chaperones to some of the most significant battlefields of the First World War from the first tour in 2013.
Education Minister Grace Grace (centre) Acting Director General Annette Whitehead (left of Min Grace) and six of the eight winners at the State Library of Queensland. Photo credit: statements.qld.gov.au
In a recent statement, Ms Grace said, “This award has effectively engaged our younger generation in understanding the Anzac tradition and how the Anzac spirit is instilled in the Australian way of life.”
The Queensland Anzac Centenary is also supporting this important initiative to keep the memory of the Australian and New Zealander servicemen and women alive.
Apart from Jardine, other students who won the Premier’s ANZAC Prize includes Fenlan Miller of All Saints Anglican School, Isaac Mabo-Edwards of Pimlico State High School, Harry Packwood of Shalom College, Bundaberg, Jack Frey of St Teresa’s Catholic College, Lillian Ward of Tannum Sands State High School, Shana Coyle of St Monica’s College, Cairns, and Tyla Craven-Griffith of Kirwan State High School.
Travelling with Jardine and the other students are Mrs Jodi Pallett of Tannum Sands State High School, who is the lead chaperone, and Mr Tim McMahon of Christian Outreach College, Toowoomba.
