Just off Given Terrace on Campbell Street in Paddington is a little-known emporium of highly significant fine art. Speaking to the owner of Red Sand Art Gallery, Peter King, for five minutes gives you a sense of the amazing life he has led in the world of aboriginal art.
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
Between 1996 and 2009, Peter owned two Aboriginal art galleries in the Northern Territories, and he would drive 300 km in order to supply canvas and paints to a wide range of artists, many of whom became Aboriginal art stars.
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
The vast range of art ranging in price from $100 to several thousand dollars has been bought by some of the biggest collectors in the world and particularly by the many overseas clients that visited his galleries in Alice Springs and Titree.
Artists from the Western Desert and Utopia Homelands were responsible for the vast majority of the Red Sands collection. Many of the artists are considered highly collectible, some are sadly deceased.
Peter was very careful to collect provenance of each work, taking pictures during the creation process and getting certificates of authenticity. Artists include Cowboy Louie Pwerele, Greeny Purvis, Kathleen Petyarre, Linda Syddick, Tommy Watson and Lindsay Bird.
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
In 2007 a painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye, a 632cm by 275cm Synthetic polymer paint on linen with four panels, sold for $1,056,000.
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
Photo credit: Red Sand Art Gallery
When asked of the great joy of Aboriginal art, Peter King said: “You see something new every time you look at these works; they have several layers.”
Termite-eaten didgeridoos are also on sale at Red Sand, and you don’t get more authentic red centre than a termite-eaten didgeridoo.
The Red Sand Art Gallery is mesmerizing. You should give yourself a good hour to browse, stare and look deep into this amazing art in this tucked-away corner of Paddington. It holds real history, beauty and no doubt great investment potential.
Peter opens the gallery from Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The countdown to the most wonderful time of the year has already started and to celebrate, this year’s Paddington Christmas Fair will be a little earlier. On Friday, 30 November 2018, Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, Paddington will once again be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas.
From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., lots of fun pre-Christmas activities, great finds, and entertainment will be up for fairgoers to enjoy.
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Event Details
What: Paddington Christmas Fair
When: Friday, 30 November 2018; 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Kids will surely enjoy the afternoon as Christmas fair favourites are coming back to the family-friendly event.
Photo credit: Bubble’licious Creations/Facebook
For those who loved her act, Bubble’licious Creations will again be amusing the crowd with her bubbly performance. Kids and kids at heart will surely be busy popping some bubbles at her show.
Photo credit: Danibelle’s Musicadium/Facebook
Another fair-favourite, Danibelle’s Musicadium, returns to the Paddington Christmas Fair this year. Danibelle will be doing three sets of Christmas carols at different locations.
Photo credit: Paddington Christmas Fair/Facebook
Face painters will also be available along Latrobe Terrace. The team from Cherry Cherry Art will be present to whip up some awesome Christmas face paints.
Photo credit: Paddington Christmas Fair/Facebook
Head over to the Paddington Christmas Fair and have a great time with your family. Good food, great buys, and a fun-filled afternoon is something that shouldn’t be missed. You can even bring your lovely pooch with you at the event.
The Barracks in Paddington is important in the suburb as it serves as a landmark commercial precinct today. However, did you know the interesting history of the precinct?
From being amongst the earliest Brisbane gaol to becoming a popular underground night club in the 1990s, The Barracks certainly has quite a few stories to tell.
History
The Barracks was formerly known as the Petrie Terrace Police Depot. It is significant in the history of the suburb as it was occupied by the second purpose-built Brisbane Gaol from November 1860 until July 1883. The overcrowded Petrie Terrace Gaol was closed in 1883 upon the completion of a new gaol at Boggo Road, South Brisbane.
Aerial view of Petrie Terrace Gaol, Brisbane, 1862. The gaol was erected in 1860 to the design of the colonial architect Charles Tiffin. It was converted into a police barracks in 1883. Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
In 1885, the gaol reserve was divided between the newly established permanent Queensland Defence Force and the Queensland Police Force. The QDF occupied the 1864 military reserve and the northern end of the gaol reserve, the whole of which was renamed Victoria Barracks by mid-1885.
Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
The Queensland Police Force occupied the remainder of the gaol reserve as a police depot and training centre. The police occupied the former gaol reserve for a century until the mid-1980s. However, the site was officially gazetted as a reserve for police purposes in 1901.
Petrie Terrace Police Depot
The former gaol was officially recognized as Petrie Terrace Police Depot from 1850-1960. Additions to the building included the construction of stables in 1912 and a police garage and workshop in 1936.
View of the brick barracks at the police depot on Petrie Terrace in Brisbane, 1951 Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
In 1938, work commenced on the construction of a new three-storeyed, brick and concrete police barracks at the Petrie Terrace Police Depot, on land formerly utilised as a parade and drill ground.
The new barracks, designed by Raymond Clare Nowland, was considered as one of the best investments that the Government had made at the time.
During WWII a brick building to house the Police Wireless Transmission Station VKR was erected in the southwest corner of the police reserve. Military police attached to the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, United States Army, United States Shore Patrol, and the Royal Navy utilised the police wireless transmission station at Petrie Terrace.
Use of the Petrie Terrace Police Depot as a training facility ceased in 1973, but the Depot continued to serve other police purposes until the mid-1980s.
In 1987 the State Government sold the former police reserve and buildings to private enterprise.
Photo credit: Heritage Branch Staff
The Former Police Stables functioned as a nightclub through the 1990s, while the Former Police Wireless Transmission Station was converted into a restaurant.
After suffering from high levels of vandalism, the former Police Depot was developed to what is now known as The Barracks in 2007.
Photo credit: Heritage Branch Staff
The $120 million mixed-use development was completed in 2008 and is now a popular landmark retail and commercial precinct in Paddington.
The three heritage listed buildings from the Police era remaining on the site are the stables (1912), the three storey brick barracks (1939) and the radio communications centre (1941).
Photo credit: The Barracks/Facebook
In 2009, The Barracks won two prestigious UDIA Awards for Urban Renewal and best large Retail/Commercial development.
Learn more about The Barracks in Paddington by visitng their official website.
Following its successful opening in June, Little Social Paddington quickly became a local favourite. The crowds were particularly attracted to the kitchen and the grazing platters served at the bar which are perfect for sharing.
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The latest addition to Paddington’s food scene has taken over what used to be the Yard Bird Ale House outlet. After a significant renovation, plus the addition of an eye-catching mural on the wall which has since become a signature design feature of the place, the restaurant achieved its goal of cultivating a genuine Queenslander lounge room vibe that has been charming the locals since Day One.
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Already have plans for your dad for Father’s Day? If not, bring him to Little Social this Father’s Day weekend and enjoy their new spring menu. They are also offering mates’ rates on beers for dads for this special occasion.
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This mouth-watering baby calamari with lemon and chive mayo is one of the latest additions to their newly revamped menu. If you are hungry for more, you can also try out their larger plates of sticky bbq pork spare ribs with vine-ripened tomatoes or go healthier with the roasted pumpkin, chickpea and lentil burger with chips.
The restaurant and bar not only boasts good food; they are also popular for their extensive list of excellent wines, signature cocktails, and beers on tap.
Little Social is open until late from 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays, and from 10:00 a.m. on weekends.
For bookings, call 07 3369 9006 or email info@littlesocial.com.au. Visit their website to learn more.
Demand for properties in Paddington is on the rise as overseas buyers and bargain hunters search the area for properties with the best rates.
Although many anticipate lower demands for Brisbane apartments due to issues with oversupply and talks about price falls, buyers seem to be more interested in searching for a bargain in the area. This, as demand increased to over 4.5% over the past 12 months.
Among the most active property seekers are offshore buyers who are driving the surge in demand for properties around Brisbane. According to realestate.com.au’s Australian Property Market report, Brisbane currently has the biggest increases in offshore buyers, far higher than those of other capital cities.
Photo credit: CC-BY/Brisbane City Council/Flickr
The report also shows that prices in Brisbane are up by 1% with houses seeing a slight increase while apartments seeing a decline. When it comes to the demand, the timing in the cycle for the city seems to be at odds with Melbourne and Sydney. This is not the first time that Paddington has seen an influx of buyers looking for better property deals.
Prices for properties in Brisbane remain far more affordable and with strong spending on infrastructure, the city is now well prepared for population growth brought about by the continued improvement of jobs growth.
Want to give your child a headstart at learning football? Start them young with the help of Little Kickers, which will be launching football classes for kids in Paddington from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, 11 June 2018.
Considered as the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school football academy, Little Kickers provides football programme for kids aged 18 months to seven years.
Credit: Little Kickers/YouTube
Their classes are based on the principles of play not push, so they are filled with excitement, adventure, and imaginative play. You may see your child score goals, but to them, they are either launching cannon balls or feeding a hungry crocodile.
Little Kickers was founded by Christine Stanschus in the UK in 2002. She saw the need for a pre-school football program that was both fun and educational whilst creating a love for physical activity that carries into adulthood.
Now, Lisa Granshaw is bringing Little Kickers to West Brisbane. Lisa has been with Little Kickers for seven years working as a coach. Being a Taringa/Indooroopilly resident for more than five years, she is excited to launch her business in the local community.
Lisa Granshaw, owner/coach of Little Kickers West Brisbane. Photo credit: Supplied
“I love having a job where I can unleash my inner-child and make a fool of myself to capture the attention of a room full of kids (and to the amusement of their parents) is beyond a dream come true,” she said.
“I have found my role as a coach very rewarding. I have watched the shyest of children grow into confident, independent kids that count down the hours until their next class,” she added.
Lisa has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from UQ and she knows the importance of health and fitness, particularly from a young age. She said, “I just want to help kids develop a positive relationship with physical activity that hopefully follows them to adulthood.”
Little Kickers will be launching their classes at Paddington Community Hall on Monday. They are offering a Free Trial class for families to ensure they love the classes before enrolling.
To learn more about their classes, visit their website or call Lisa on 0452 470 202. Check out their Facebook page for updates.
The gates of Fernberg, Queensland’s Government House, are set to be opened to the public on Saturday, 9 June 2018. From 12 noon until 4:00 p.m., you can have a glimpse of the Governor’s official residence in Paddington in this annual Brisbane winter tradition.
Photo credit: www.govhouse.qld.gov.au
Fernberg will be open for tours and entertainment. For a day, people can get a self-guided tour through stately rooms and learn more about the Government House’s rich history.
Credit: Office of the Governor/YouTube
Fernberg is not only known for its historic house but also for its must-see stunning grounds where gardens planted by various Governor’s wives from different eras can be found. Explore the scenic, heritage-listed gardens of the estate and have a picnic if you wish.
Photo credit: www.govhouse.qld.gov.au
Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the heritage gardens while walking along the scenic paths of the estate.
Plus, you can see the iconic vintage Rolls Royce which has transported Her Majesty The Queen.
Photo credit: www.govhouse.qld.gov.au
Take note that photography and video are allowed around the estate while limited photography and no flash is permitted inside Government House as directed by the staff.
Photo credit: www.govhouse.qld.gov.au
Entry through the estate gates on 168 Fernberg Road are free and visitor parking is available on the streets surrounding the estate. Limited disabled access parking is available onsite and staff will assist with drop-offs at the main driveway gate for people with disabilities.
To learn more about Fernberg, visit the Government House’s official website.
Little Social is set to open in Given Terrace, Paddington on Monday, 4 June 2018.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
The newest addition to Paddington’s foodie scene is the latest project of the hospitality industry veteran, Adam Barrack, who also runs Peasant at The Barracks.
Little Social occupies a former Yard Bird Ale House outlet and promises to bring good food, booze, and a great venue for you and your friends to enjoy.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
The venue features pendant lights, antique-white VJ boards, teal-coloured tiling, and a unique wall art hand painted by Brisbane based Travis Vinson, also known as DRAPL, making Little Social’s bar and kitchen stand out. The place offers an intimate space with a Queenslander lounge room feel.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
The restaurant’s terrace is great for groups who want to enjoy drinking and eating outdoors.
Peasant sous chef Matthew Deem will be leading the kitchen at Little Social. The new menu will include modern-Australian cuisine with a shared food focus.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
Their menu includes this Charcuterie Board with serrano, jabali, guindillas, button mushrooms, and croutes.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
Another contender to their new menu is this mouth-watering simple shank with amazing roasted vegetables.
Photo credit: Facebook/Little Social
Drinks at the Little social includes beers and cocktails, sangria on tap, and a selection of wines from Australia and New Zealand.
Little Social will be open on Mondays, 4:00 p.m. to 10:0 p.m. and from Tuesdays to Sundays, 11:00 a.m. until late night.
Learn how to work a skateboard. Join the best trick jam and win awesome prizes on 19 May from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Neal Macrossan Playground Park in Paddington.
ASCI is a group of over 17 skateboard schools and event promoters across Australia. Over the years, the group has become the largest skateboard event network and provider in the country. It was established by Donny Fraser and Dale Cleaton.
ASCI is dedicated to providing opportunities for skateboarders to develop and promote positive values in the community. They run programs across the nation to give everybody a chance to learn more about skateboarding.
The skate park has gone through several upgrades in the past year, which include upgrades to the existing obstacles and transitions, installation of better lighting, and better park access.
Bookings are essential. Book here or call 1300 918 531.
Heritage-listed Lucerne on Fernberg in Paddington is the prime relaxation getaway if you need a place to stay near Brisbane CBD and wish to experience the atmosphere of a historical residence.
Built sometime between 1859 and 1862, the residence is believed to be the oldest private home in Brisbane.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Bricklayer James Young constructed the house for his growing family back then. He had 16 children. The house was one of the three houses that Mr Young built on the property for his growing family. However, as his family needed a larger house, he moved to one of the larger houses.
He rented the house to John Guthrie, who named the house “Lucerne” after the lake and town in Switzerland
Over the years, the house was passed on and was turned into different establishments. At one point, it became a girls’ school.
The Transformation
Today, the house is owned by Helen and Brian who purchased it in 2005. In 2007, they found out that Helen is related to Emma Adsett, the wife of Mr Young.
The house underwent several renovations over the years. Currently, it has two self-contained, air-conditioned cottages. Large trees surround the area whilst the owners continue to re-plant the gardens.
Aside from providing easy access to Brisbane CBD, the Lucerne is also close to the dining precincts of Paddington, Milton, and Rosalie.
