Christmas is in full swing in Hamilton as the Portside Wharf unleashes the joy of the Yuletide season with some fun and festive activities for every member of the family. This year, here are what you can expect to see at The Wharf in the days leading up to Christmas.
Christmas Carolers and Elves
Hark! The herald angels will be singing joyful Christmas carols at the Portside Wharf for two weekends. Stop by to listen to the young carolers whilst the Christmas elves hand out sweet candy canes.
Dendy Cinemas Portside is running Disney’s “Frozen 2” this Christmas season. To supplement this “Frozen” fever, Portside Wharf will host craft activities bearing the movie’s theme from Saturday to Tuesday, the 14th to 17th of Dec 2019.
This FREE Christmas Frozen event will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and kids will learn to make their own snowflake Christmas tree decorations and snow stencil Christmas cards. Stay a while longer and get a chance to meet Elsa of Arendelle.
Photo Credit: Portside Wharf/Facebook
Christmas Feast
Tired of preparing food for Christmas day? Then leave the preparations to the masters so you won’t have to dampen your holiday mood. Relax and celebrate at these Portside Wharf eateries.
Christmas Day Lunch Special Three-Course Set Menu $125 per person
Photo Credit: Portside Wharf/Facebook
Photo Credit: Portside Wharf/Facebook
For a superb Christmas party to remember, these restaurants at the Portside Wharf are open for hosting holiday functions and group events. Inquire about their food packages or take advantage of the group rates and discounted deals:
One of Brisbane’s shopping and lifestyle landmarks, Portside Wharf is a family-friendly precinct with high-end retailers and top restaurants. Whilst enjoying this year’s Christmas activities, you may also visit this hub to complete your Christmas shopping list.
Did you know that Hamilton Hotel, eponymously named after the prominent Hamilton family, became one of the earliest reference points in the area after they established it in 1865 and was instrumental in the naming of the suburb?
In 1865, solicitor Gustav Hamilton had his wooden homestead constructed, on the same site where the current hotel stands, as a meeting place for horse racing identities. Eventually, the Hamilton Hotel became the reference point of the district.
There weren’t a lot of buildings in the area during those days, thus the Hamilton Hotel stood out.
Mr Hamilton’s family was originally from Toowomba, according to a 1906 report. He and his family, however, would often visit the areas in the north bank of the Brisbane River thus he had this building made.
The white building at the back was Hamilton Hotel, circa 1912. Photo Credit: Lost Brisbane/Facebook
Coincidentally, one of the first lessees of the Hamilton Hotel, a Mrs Warren, was also married to another Mr Hamilton. Since most of the occupants of the hotel came from different Hamilton family branches, the family name gradually became the name of the whole district.
As the town progressed, aristocrats and clergy would call Hamilton their home. The suburb became well-known for its wealthy residents.
Gustav would eventually sell Hamilton Hotel after deciding to retire in Toowomba. A man named Sam Hamilton bought the place and capitalised on the hotel’s good name.
The Hamilton Hotel would change owners a few more times. Its previous operators were J.R. Ahern and his wife, and E.J. Stewart of the Stewart Hotels.
In the 1960s, the new owners, Castlemaine Perkins Ltd under a Mr and Mrs A. Cox, rebuilt the hotel into a modern two-storey building with a parking facility to accommodate 225 cars, the largest in any hotel in Queensland at that time.
The newly-renovated hotel had a private bar fronting Racecourse Road, which could accommodate 200 guests, along with a public bar fronting Kingsford Smith Drive, which could have 400 guests.
Hamilton Hotel also had eight cold rooms at the back and an additional three rooms with walls that can be dismantled for other uses. This made it easier for the hotel staff to serve bar guests refreshing drinks and good food.
All the self-contained rooms on the second floor, on the other hand, had their own toilet and bath, Hallstrom refrigerator, television, and telephone. There was also a built-in table in each room so that traveling businessmen can make their quarters their temporary office.
In the 1970s, Hamilton Hotel once again underwent renovations to include the Pioneer Grill Room, the Tally Ho Bar and the River Rooms fine dining area. Here, business seminars, birthday parties, and wedding celebrations were accommodated.
In 2015, Hamilton Hotel celebrated its 150th birthday. Today, the hotel remains popular for locals and tourists. It has kept with the times as a trendy venue offering four bars, a bistro, a restaurant, a child and gaming facility, and a couple of function rooms for elegant parties.
Did you know that Hamilton has consistently been amongst the priciest suburbs in Brisbane for 2018? In fact, it is currently one of the top 10 most expensive suburbs in Queensland.
Brisbane’s property market is looking bright this year. In fact, experts say that it may even be better than the residential market of Melbourne and Sydney.
Despite the challenges in Brisbane’s property market including oversupply and decline in unit prices, the growth of job opportunities in the area helps in boosting property demands.
Hamilton’s Steady Growth
Since the second quarter of 2018, Hamilton’s property market has been promising. The suburb even reached the median house price of $1,442,000, a huge 32.9% increase in a 12-month period.
This notable increase in house prices has made Hamilton the top performer in Brisbane LGA and fifth in Queensland in early 2018. The suburb now also has the distinction of being the most expensive suburb on the list of QLD best performers.
By the third quarter of 2018, Hamilton was still amongst the highest valued Brisbane suburbs as the region achieves an annual median house price increase of 2.3 percent.
Brisbane was able to set a new record high of $675,000, according to the September quarter of the REIQ Queensland Market Monitor report. This is mainly due to several of its suburbs hitting the $1-million annual median sale, including Hamilton.
Furthermore, Hamilton’s current median house price of $1,302,500 makes it the eighth priciest suburb across Queensland.
Interestingly, the latest property market data also revealed Ascot as the most expensive suburb across the state. The northern suburb ends the longtime dominance of the inner-city suburb, Teneriffe.
Following is the complete list of the suburbs that made to the top of the list:
Upgrade construction is underway on Kingsford Smith Drive in Hamilton and three streets will have to close in the process.
Brisbane City Council is spending $650 million for the upgrades which involve road and marine works to reduce traffic congestion, boost safety, and create a new entry statement to the city.
The Kingsford Smith Drive is a major road that links the CBD to the Brisbane Airport, Port of Brisbane, Northshore Hamilton, and the Australia TradeCoast area.
Road Closure Schedule:
As part of the construction, several roads in Hamilton will be closed for a period of time.
18 July
Oxford Street – closed for up to two months
23 July
Riverview Terrace – closed for up to eight months
29 July
Day Street – closed for up to five weeks
The upgrades specifically involve:
Road widening from four to six lanes between Theodore Street at Eagle Farm and Cooksley Street in Hamilton
Improvement works on Cookley Street and Breakfast Creek Road in Albion
Improvements on pedestrian and cycle facilities
Upgrades on public transport included indented bus stops
The most significant upgrade is making an entry statement to the city and the design includes:
tree-lined boulevard
new RiverWalk and segregated cycle path with dedicated rest areas
new urban plaza and parkland at Bretts Wharf
rejuvenated Cameron Rocks Reserve including a new lawn that highlights the heritage-listed war memorial
continuous footpaths on both sides of the road
On-road cycle lands between Theodore Street and Harbour Road
Councillor David McLachlan is asking the local community for their patience and provides assurance that the project will deliver great outcomes.
You can visit the Visitor Centre at 605 Kingsford Smith Drive for more project information and to see the 3D project models and fly-throughs. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
On 14 July, catch Brisbane’s creators at Vieille Branche from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Midwinter Market. Step into their creative space in Albion and marvel at their unique creations.
20 Established designers will showcase their wares. You will get to see a cast of regulars as well as new makers at the event. Below are some of them.
Beautiful handmade jewellery created by artist Jade Solien, her works were brought to life by her need to bring balance and self-care into her life. This creative outlet has brought on plenty of unique creations that were inspired by many cultures that she has encountered and inheriting the same creative qualities from her mum, who is also a jewellery designer. Distinct bold patterns, colour, and the use of natural materials such as a black coral puts a trademark to her creations.
The best way to care for urban bees is to let them have the freedom, and that is the mission of Bee Caring. They are dedicated to share their knowledge through their urban apiary management and they also spread awareness of the importance of bees especially in the growing urban environment.
Brown’s is dedicated in supporting local creatives and selling ethically-made products. They offer a wide range of products from baby stuff to wood ware.
Owned by Grace Cunningham, her candles are made from 100% organic materials. They offer candles as well as fragrance oils.
Other creatives who will showcase their designs are Alice Nightingale, known for their handmade clothes, Shannon Garson Porcelain, handmade leather goods from Blue & Grace, Meta Design Co, Ukiyo Boutique that is popular from the use of plant-derived fabrics for their handmade clothes, Smashed Media on Paper, Corner Block Studio, and make up and skin care from Dunkle Authentic.
Resident tenants of the Vieille Branche will also be there such as LJC Designs who are known for their clothing items, Botanick for their plants and other garden design, Emile and Solange for boutique fromageria, and Far Container for handmade objects.
Looking for things to do for kids on winter school holidays might be challenging for some especially when you have a limited budget. Luckily, the Hamilton Library has whipped up several activities and workshops to keep the children entertained during the school holidays.
Check out the list below and see if your little ones will be interested in any of the following free library event for the winter school holidays.
Family Code Club with Sphero
Saturday, 30 June 2018 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Thursday, 5 July 2018 (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Photo credit: CC-BY/Derek Hatfield/Flickr
A BNEtechkids workshop dedicated to families interested in coding, this workshop will teach you the basic robotic and coding using Sphero robots.
This fun and interactive session will teach families how to program robots to navigate an obstacle course. The workshop is ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers.
Bookings required. Call Hamilton Library on 07 3403 1050 to reserve your place.
Maker Space
Multiple dates
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Let your child’s creative juices flow in this free session for kids aged 2-10 years and their carers. Activities include block building, free art, and craft activities.
Bookings not required. The Maker Space will run from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Saturday, 30 June 2018
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Saturday, 7 July 2018
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Family Code Club with ScratchJr
Tuesday, 3 July 2018 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Photo credit: CC-BY/Wesley Fryer/Flickr
Another BNEtechkids workshop for families, you can learn the basics of coding with the use of an iPad.
This fun and interactive session will show you how to create a simple animated game about gravity on the moon using ScratchJr for iPad.
Don’t forget to bring your own iPad and Apple ID account details. This workshop is ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers.
Bookings required. Call Hamilton Library on 07 3403 1050 to reserve your place.
Board Game Fun
Fridays, 6 and 13 July 2018 (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
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Drop by the Hamilton Library and have fun while playing board games. Team up with your family and friends or enjoy playing with new game partners.
This activity is open to all ages and bookings not required.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
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Celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday with a special The Very Hungry Caterpillar storytime. This event is ideal for children aged 2-6 years.
Bookings required. Call Hamilton Library on 07 3403 1050 to reserve your place.
Wild Things
Thursday, 12 July 2018 (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Photo credit: CC-BY/Jill Brown/Flickr
Whether you’ve been sent to bed without your dinner or are a wild thing, this wild rumpus is for you.
Join the Hamilton Library for activities, stories, and games that celebrate Maurice Sendak’s book Where the Wild Things Are.
This event is ideal for children aged 3-7 years. Bookings required. Call Hamilton Library on 07 3403 1050 to reserve your place.
YA Book Chat
Saturday, 14 July 2018 (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
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For teens who love to read, this monthly event is for you. Join the YA Book Chat every second Saturday of each month to share your favourite books, activities, and good times.
This book club is ideal for high school students. Bookings not required.
A new Child Care Subsidy program will roll out all across Australia on 2 July 2018.
A widespread information campaign has been launched through the Department of Education and Training to ensure that all families become knowledgeable about their benefits and entitlements, and what they should do to ensure a smooth transition from the old program.
To begin with, there are three key steps that everyone must complete as soon as possible:
Here are some additional facts relating to the new Child Care Subsidy that you may not know about.
Fact #1
Instead of the flat 50% rebate on fees that the old program provides, the new subsidy will be given based on a sliding scale.The subsidy gradually decreases as income gets higher, tapering down by 1% for each $3,000 increment of combined family income.
For purposes of computing subsidy, “combined family income” is the adjusted taxable income of either an individual or a couple (depending on the claimant/s). A reasonable estimate of combined family income is one of the data that each family should provide when they register for the subsidy online.
For instance, residents of the affluent 4007 postcode, covering Hamilton, Hamilton Central and Ascot, where the median house price currently sits at around $1.3-M and the annual taxable income comfortably tops $100,000 per year, can expect to get a lower subsidy, tapering down to no subsidy, depending on their family’s level of combined income.
Here is the tabulated schedule of benefits, effective from July 2018. The lowest income threshold will be indexed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annually.
You can get an estimate of what your family may be entitled to by entering your details into the Payment and Service Finder of the Department of Human Services.
Fact #2
Depending on the recognised activities undertaken by the parent/s, as determined by the Activity Level Test, a family can receive up to a maximum of 100 hours of subsidy per fortnight per child.
Did you also know that for couples, the total subsidised hours will be based on whichever of the two has the lowest activity test result, even when an exemption applies.
The type of child care you need also affects your subsidy.
It all depends on how much your child care centre charges per hour. Subsidies are calculated based on a set hourly rate cap.
Hourly rate caps reflect the maximum amount that the Australian Government will subsidise on approved child care. The caps vary across service types to mirror variations in operating costs and average fees charged by the providers.
Simply put, the child care providers set their fees (not the government) and parents pay the gap between the subsidy they receive and the actual fee charged by their provider.
Subsidies are paid by the government directly to the provider. To find out how much subsidy has been paid out to your account, you can check your myGov account for the details.
Your child care provider will give you a fortnightly statement showing the subsidy they have received as payment for your account, the total charges for care you have received, and the balance you still need to pay, if any.`
Fact #4
The subsidy that will be paid to the provider in the form of fee reductions will be 5% less than an individual’s Child Care Subsidy entitlement.
“Withholding some of a family’s entitlement to Child Care Subsidy before it is paid to child care providers is a way to reduce the likelihood of families incurring a debt at the end of a financial year.
The process of withholding does not reduce a family’s overall entitlement to Child Care Subsidy and is similar to the process of withholding some of a family’s Child Care Rebate if they also received any Child Care Benefit under the previous child care arrangements. Some parents may have their withholding percentage varied from the default amount of five per cent.
Providers will be able to see the amount withheld on the payment advice they receive each fortnight.”
Additional Child Care Subsidy payments will not be subject to any withholding. For more information about withholding, see Withholding of payments.
Fact #5
No shots, no subsidy.
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To be eligible for subsidy, children must be immunised in accordance with the vaccination schedule of the National Immunisation Program. If their vaccinations aren’t up-to-date, they must be on a recognised and recorded catch-up schedule.
Check on your children’s immunisation needs here. Only children who have been immunised or those who have a valid exemption duly recorded on the health register will be entitled to the Child Care Subsidy.
Fact #6
Grandparent principal carers may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy.
Those who are not on income support will be entitled to 100 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight, regardless of their activity level. The rate of subsidy will based on their (and/or any partner’s) income.
Those who have regular or shared care of the child, even if they are not the principal carers for the child, may be eligible for subsidy as well. This will be based on their income and hours of recognised activity.
Grandparents who earn less than $66,958 and do not meet the Child Care Subsidy activity test will still be able to access 24 hours of subsidised care per fortnight at 85% of the hourly rate cap.
Fact #7
For some families, care outside the home is a option that’s not available or appropriate.
The new Child Care Subsidy also provides for a subsidy for In-Home Care. The criteria to qualify for In-Home Care, its benefits and other details are outlined here.
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The existing Nanny Pilot Programme will run until 30 June 2018 only. The program, which currently provides financial support to eligible families for the cost of using a nanny, will be discontinued. Further information is available on the new In Home Care program which will replace the existing Nanny Pilot Programme.
Fact # 8
Child care under the Child Care Subsidy program must not be part of a compulsory education program and must be delivered by an approved child care provider in Australia.
Low-income families who do not meet the Activity Test threshold but earn $66,958 or less a year will still be able to access 24 hours of subsided care per fortnight through the Child Care Safety Net.
Hamilton and Ascot are currently amongst the highly coveted places to live in Brisbane. Their history and development can be retraced through the Gallivant Through Ascot and Hamilton Heritage Trail which includes heritage buildings and historic sites.
Exploring the Gallivant Through Ascot and Hamilton Heritage Trail will help you uncover the events that helped in shaping their history.
The 3.5-kilometre heritage trail includes 18 points of interest which starts off just outside the Hamilton Hotel and ends at the entrance to the Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Want to read ahead before visiting the heritage trail? You may check out the Gallivant Through Ascot and Hamilton Heritage Trail brochure which contains more information on the location of public transport and access for people with limited mobility.
The Hamilton Hotel
Photo credit: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Gustavus Hamilton established a hotel in 1865 and named it The Hamilton after himself. The hotel became a reference point in the district and not long after, the area around the hotel was also referred to as The Hamilton.
Interestingly, the only way to access the Eagle Farm Women’s Prison was along a convict-hewn track known today as Kingsford Smith Drive. The prison may no longer be standing, but it is an important archaeological site located approximately two kilometres away from Schneider Road.
Brett’s Wharf and the Apollo Barge Assembly Depot
Brett’s Wharf at Hamilton, Brisbane, ca. 1929 Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
During World War II, US forces were re-directed to Australia and Brett’s Wharf played an important role as the receiving dock for the US Air Force’s unassembled aircraft.
Substation No. 12
The brick substation, designed by City Architect, Frank G Costello, was built in 1947. An increasing population and the accompanying increase in housing and industry through the Hamilton and Eagle Farm areas made it necessary to install extra utilities to service the area after World War II.
Kingsford Smith Drive
Photo credit: National Library of Australia/Wikimedia Commons
In 1953, this road was renamed Kingsford Smith Drive in honour of one of Australia’s most important aviators, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith who was born in a house near the corner of Riverview Terrace and Hamilton Road.
This stately building was built in 1920 as the Hamilton Town Hall and Hamilton Town Council Chambers. The hall was designed by respected Brisbane architect, MT Stanley and became the venue for Council business community meetings, and social occasions like dances.
Tivoli Gardens Theatre
Opened in 1907, the Tivoli Gardens was famous open-air Vaudeville theatre in Brisbane for its Vaudevillian acts. The theatre was established by Miss Bella Sutherland who was a famous performer on the vaudevillian circuit in Australia and internationally.
St Augustine’s Anglican Church
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The brick church was completed in 1920 as St Augustine’s Thank-offering and War Memorial Church.
Racecourse Road
Racecourse Road, which still remains today, was the direct path from the river to the racecourse.
Lynford
Lynford is considered as one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival homes in Brisbane.
Windermere
The grand residence was built around 1886 for a politician named J.G. Appel and was designed by prominent architect, Richard Gailey.
Chateau Nous
Built in 1938, this exceptional example of Functionalist architecture is reminiscent of the glamorous 1930s Hollywood parties.
Nyrambla
Nyrambla epitomises the development of Ascot in the late 1800s when grand residences were built on the apexes of the suburb’s hills.
Tattersalls Lodge
Built in the 1890s, this house was used as an accommodation for horse trainers and their families.
Hamilton Fire Station
This much needed permanent fire station that services the Ascot and Hamilton area was built in 1920.
Ascot Railway Station
Originally called Racecourse Station, the line from Eagle Junction to Ascot Station was opened in 1882 and was used exclusively for race days.
Eagle Farm Racecourse
Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
In 1865, the first race meeting was held at the Brisbane Racecourse which is now identified as Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Camp Ascot
During World War II, Eagle Farm Racecourse became the first US camp established in Australia.
Fill up your month with fun activities, live entertainment, good food and many more here at Northshore.
Live Life Get Active Camp
Photo credit: Frasers Property
An initiative by Frasers Property Australia, this camp is now available every weekday and it encourages locals to have an active and healthier lifestyle. The camp is hosted by former Olympian Jane Fleming.
Fitness activities begin from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.
Schedule:
Monday– Cross-training
Tuesday – Boxing
Wednesday – Cross-training
Thursday– Boxing
Friday – Yoga
This is FREE.
Address: next to the Hamilton Reach Sales Office, 310 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007
Happening every weekend, there is good food, drinks, and live entertainment that awaits you here. Solo performers play music around different areas in Eat Street, so you are sure to have your fill of good music.
The Main Deck Stage will feature top local and touring bands from 5:00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. If you’re into edgy sound, the 7 OpenSky Theatre covers that from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Head over to the LaneWay Cabaret for some breezy jazz bands and more intimate easy listening style entertainment from 5:00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Eat Street Northshore Schedule:
Friday & Saturday – 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Click here to see their full line-up of musicians for June.
Live Music and Happy Hour at Byblos
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Every Friday this month, enjoy LIVE music and happy hour at Byblos from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. whilst live music starts at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This is the perfect place to be in after a stressful work week – by the river with good food, music, drinks, and company.
Address: 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Tai Chi Qigong
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Feel relaxed and refreshed with Tai Chi at the Northshore Riverside Park every Monday this month from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Address: Northshore Riverside Park, 310 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007
The heritage-listed Hamilton home of bankrupt whisky and cattle baron Keith Batt and his wife Margaret has been sold by receivers for $1.615 million.
El Nido, built in 1928, is one of Brisbane’s earliest Spanish Mission style homes. Located at 19 Hillside Crescent, the iconic Hamilton residence was designed by renowned architect Percy Trewern in 1927.
House on Hamilton Hill, originally known as Cassa Anna, decorated for the visit of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to Brisbane in 1954 Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
Originally known as Cassa Anna, the home was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 28 February 2003. Because the home possesses a rich history, home development is restricted for the heritage-listed home. According to experts, if not for the heritage listing, the home could have been sold for up to $10 million considering it’s prime location.
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The five-bedroom home is ideally located atop one of Brisbane’s premier streets with a sweeping view of the river and the CBD. Interest in the home peaked as Spanish Mission style homes in Brisbane are fairly rare and also considering the fact that El Nido is one of the most historic houses in Hamilton.
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El Nido plays a vital role in illustrating the principal characteristics of Spanish Mission style homes. The unique residence is a substantial, decorative, middle-class residence specifically designed to maximize the steeply sloping block with extensive views of Brisbane and the Brisbane River.
The sale of the iconic home follows the Supreme Court of Queensland’s orders for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to appoint Richard Hughes and David Orr of Deloitte as provisional liquidators of three companies (Nangus Holdings Group Pty Ltd, Nangus Holdings Pty Ltd, Nangus Grazing Company Pty Ltd) linked to Keith Batt and his wife, Margaret Letizia.
The investigation was ordered due to concerns about the solvency and lack of management of the companies. The ASIC is specifically concerned about a herd of approximately 261 heads of cattle abandoned by company management.
Both Keith Batt and Margaret Letizia, founder and manager of the companies, are now personally bankrupt. This disqualifies them from managing any corporations.
