Newlands Community News: April 2023

Sunday, 30 April 2023

For Sale

King Single Sleigh Bed.

Mattress not included.

Excellent condition.

$500 ONO.

Call Karen 0422 009 886.

Petition

SAVE COBURG HERITAGE SHOPS

477 Sydney Road faces demolition.

Sydney Road, Coburg contains a range of shops that illustrate the evolution of the strip from the mid-nineteenth to the late twentieth centuries. Many of these are unprotected by a heritage overlay and are in danger of disappearing. We seek Merri-bek council to impose interim controls before more buildings are threatened.

What has happened?

A development application for 477 Sydney Road has highlighted the precarious nature of Coburg’s streetscape. The application seeks the complete demolition of an early twentieth-century building that for many years functioned as a shoe shop and later as a bank branch.

Plans show a new structure of seven levels containing twenty ‘apartments’ and a downstairs eatery. No provision is made for the building to blend in with the surrounding area, no provision is made for open or green space for the residents, and there is no provision for parking.

Why these buildings?

Shops such as 477 Sydney Road are a form of community memory and deserve to be safeguarded. Commerical, retail and industrial buildings from the past are as important as historic residential architecture. They can be repurposed and reused rather than destroyed.

How?

Heritage overlays enable retention of buildings while allowing appropriate development at the rear. In the medium to longer term, areas that preserve their historic streetscapes become desirable destinations in their own right.

Please support Coburg Historical Society as we approach Merri-bek Council to ensure urgent protection for Sydney Road’s remaining heritage shopfronts.

Coburg Historical Society has launched a petition to foster awareness of the lack of protection re the heritage shopfronts in Coburg.

Save Coburg Heritage Shops on Change.org The link is https://chng.it/GWqgDHtX

Please support Coburg Historical Society as we approach Merri-bek Council to ensure urgent protection for Sydney Road’s remaining heritage shopfronts.

Climate Carnival

Hi Newlands folks

Whether you want to make your voice heard in our democracy, lend a hand with local environment and sustainability projects, or get out into the streets and protest, Climate Carnival has something for everyone. Come meet a range of local activists and community groups, hear about the issues we're all facing in the climate emergency, and learn what you can do to make a difference.Join us at Climate Carnival, a weekend festival featuring:

Presentations on the climate emergency and ways we can all make a difference every day
Workshops where you'll connect with others and learn new skills
Information stalls from a broad coalition of local organisations - including us!
Standup comedy, bands and DJs
Art and craft workshops
Activities for kids and parents

For Sale

Ceramic water purifier. Good condition. Made in Brazil.

$50. Pick up is Coburg 0415 675 585 text only.

For Sale

Pelmet made for Newlands Estate windows. 235 cm x 15.5 x 16.5.

Wooden. Ready to hang with brackets. $80.

Pick up is Coburg.

0415 675 585 text only.

Free

Free camping lantern uses butane gas canisters. Have some gas canisters too if you would like them too.

Free, 50's table. Has a bit of discolouring in table top and legs rusty, but still handsome. Size is 121 x 83 table top size by 76 high. Pick up is Coburg. Text only 0415 675 585.

Free

Hi, there. I live in 8 Etnam Street, PRESTON, and I would like to give away my upright piano, it is in working order and all keys work. Obviously, whoever wants it has to arrange to remove the piano themselves at their own expense. My details are: Gary Spencer 8 Etnam Street, PRESTON Mobile: 0430 994 343

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Community Clothes Swap - Saturday, May 13

Save the date - the next Newlands Community Clothes Swap is happening on Saturday, May 13 @ 3.00! This event is a long running event in the neighbourhood and is a way for us to connect, share stuff and raise some $ for a family in need. We meet up in Cox reserve with all our unwanted stuff (can include anything, not just clothes), we put it in piles (on tarps) and then take whatever we want. The leftovers goes to the op shop and if you can donate $5 to join in, this will be distributed to a family in need. If you can't pay, no worries. We hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Free Stuff

Sydney Road Community School is having a final clearout. Everything is free and needs to be picked up before Sunday, all located in Brunswick. Text Mel if you're interested in anything.

For Sale

Records (33 1/3 RPM) 45 RPM Records & Silver Sonic anti-static disc cleaner Carmel Charlton - The beauty of natural things & I Still Love Youn - $3 Leon Russel - Roll Away the Stone & Song for You - $3 Silver Sonic Anti-Static Disc Cleaner $3 Pick up Coburg. Please text: 0451 793 104.

Babysitter

Baby Sitting Coburg Area About me: Hi, my name is Maddie! I am 16 and studying at high school and I'm looking for babysitting work. I love music, art, and science. I'm responsible, respectful, and patient but also playful, creative, and enthusiastic about helping people out. What my sessions would look like: In a typical babysitting session I would either let your kid(s) play by themselves and just monitor if that's what they wish, or, I have games, crafts, and music that I would be happy to bring along. Cost: I charge $17 per hour, with an additional $2 per extra kid. Availability: Usually not free Monday - Thursday but can make exceptions (if a child needs to be picked up from school and looked after for a couple hours I can do that). Fri = 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sat/Sun = 8:00am - 11:00pm References: Available upon request. Extra info: - I'm comfortable with pets (I love dogs and cats). - I am fully vaccinated with the covid 19 vaccines (and others). - I only work at the family's house (so not at my house, I come to you). - I look forward to babysitting and giving a helping hand :) - Contact details below Contact details: Mobile: 0404 808 108 (text) Email: maddie.corboy@icloud.com

Recommendation

I needed some painting and a few electrical jobs to be done. The kitchen, that I have been looking at for some time, thinking I might do it, had a large crack, but finally decided to call Alex, who painted the outside of the house a number of years ago. I really am delighted that I called on Alex again and now can just relax and enjoy my lovely "crackless" kitchen. I found Alex to be very conscientious, friendly, sharing his knowledg in simple lanuage that I could understand. If you need painting and/or electrical stuff, check him out. Cheers, Nora. Alex: 0423 278 327

Sunday, 23 April 2023

Recycling X Rays

Did you know you can recycle old X-rays? I came across a few old X-rays not needed any more. I wondered if they could be recycled and they do! Because of the valuable silver in them, they really want them. It also happens to be simple! Either drop them at Siltech PMRS 7/220 Barry Road, Campbellfield, VIC 3061 if you happen to go that way. Or you can post them to the same address. Best to remove the film from their envelopes. X-rays can be cut to size for postage if required. I cut mine into to a 'small envelope' (up to 130x240x5mm and up to 250 g) for a regular letter stamp. So easy!

For Sale

BenQ FP937s Computer Monitor Screen

Excellent computer monitor screen, works a treat and in very good condition. See photo and review here: https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/benq-fp937s $20 ONO

Moretti Bathroom Fan Heater (Model MBH-2400)