Darling Magazine | Spring 2022 | Edition 7 by balmainrozelle

Spring 2022 | Issue 7

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to the spring edition of Darling. What was intended as a one off magazine to support local businesses back in December 2020 is now about to celebrate its second anniversary and seventh edition! We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from businesses and our community.

Thank you to our sponsor

Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee

All material is protected by the Copyright Act. No part of this publication may be produced without permission. Whilst every care has been taken in producing this information, it does not guarantee accuracy. All prices and information are correct at time of print.

Thank you to our generous sponsor McGrath | Cindy Kennedy and all our members and advertisers who support the chamber and Darling.

Publisher: Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce

Front cover: Grace Truman at Birchgrove Jetty

However, local publishing is not easy. We thoroughly enjoy bringing you local stories but it’s a labour intensive and costly exercise. Recently another Inner West newspaper ceased publishing and we don’t want to be another casualty. We want to bring Darling to you well into the future so please reach out if you want to be part of the journey.

To enquire about future issues, please contact us on balmainrozelle@gmail.com

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work, the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Darling is made by locals for locals, so we welcome the community to reach out to us with your interesting stories, photos or local news for an opportunity to be featured in future issues.

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As the weather gets warmer we encourage you to spend time in our neighbourhood and enjoy the beautiful moments that spring gives. We’re proud to bring you another edition of Enjoy!Darling.

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We live and work locally, and believe that supporting local businesses is all about being part of the community. We’ve supported Darling from its inception in 2020 and seen it grow from strength to strength. This spring, take some time to visit a new store, have a local long lunch and enjoy our beautiful neighbourhood.

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A special thank you to our supporters and contributors who have donated their time and services.

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Watercolour by Cindy Guest Writers: Brendan McGovern, Mina Iacono, Marc Bennie Our volunteer letterbox walkers

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Thank you to our Creative Team at The Gallery for bringing this issue to life.

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Grace with her Dad, Jeff Truman

Mum’s experience as a TV and film director/ producer and my Dad’s work in the industry as a prolific screenwriter and actor.

The project has helped me deal with my grief and stay connected to my Dad, and this has only been made possible by the support of the Balmain community. Local shops have let us use their stores for filming, local businesses have financially sponsored our production and Balmain residents have turned up early in the morning to be extras in the show. We have filmed in a range of Balmain locations and some of our favourites have been the Birchgrove Oval and Jetty, Mort Bay Park, and Darling Street.

All the episodes are available for free to view online. Since the series is a legacy to Dad it seemed only right that the series be made available to anyone anywhere to watch and enjoy. The videos are on our Facebook page, our YouTube channel and website.

Hi, my name is Grace, I’m 18 and I’ve been lucky enough to live in Balmain all my life. The support of this community has seen me through almost everything.

Remembering Dad

When I was 10 my Dad died, suddenly, and it turned my life upside down; from having Dad always present, a person who I relied on and confided in, to never being able to hug him or talk to him again. Soon after Dad died, I started losing memories of him, and I was terrified. When I eventually found the courage to tell my Mum, we knew we had to do something to keep my Dad’s memory alive. So, we made a web series. As unusual as that might sound, it was the best thing Mum and I could think to do, given my

We started working on the series on Father’s Day in 2015 and we have been filming the series since 2016. In the series I play Grace, a fictionalised version of me, and in each episode, I encounter a problem. To help me overcome these problems, I imagine my Dad and the story he would tell me, one of his real stories.

Local, award winning web series amazing Grace follows young Grace (played by Grace herself) through daily life without her Dad, reflecting her real experiences of seeking her Dad’s advice in life’s critical moments. This is Grace’s story.

The character of my Dad is played by Ben Wood, and Justine Clarke plays my Mum. The series has developed as I’ve grown up, and we’ve produced 14 episodes so far covering topics such as bullying, appearance and body image, assessments and dealing with Father’s Day without my Dad. The series is ultimately about finding your own way in the world and being able to laugh even when things get tough.

We look forward to once again filming and featuring this beautiful area! See you around the streets and parks then!

Grace and her Mum, Julie Money

Grace with her on-screen Dad played by Ben Wood

To bring these final episodes to life, we are reaching out to you, our community for support. Please get in contact if you or your business would be interested in sponsoring our upcoming episodes. We would be truly grateful for any support you could provide.

Grace Truman

We are currently gearing up to shoot our final three episodes at the end of the year. These will be called “With Grace, amazing Grace series 3”. They are about my experience of graduating high school last year, the struggles I had during my final exams and dealing with the fact that my Dad wasn’t there to see me graduate. I lost myself and found myself again through that time, and I know that there are a lot of other young people going through a similar struggle right now.

We have had hundreds of thousands of views and received awards from around the world including Best International Web Series at Film Festivals in the USA and Europe.

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When did you move to Balmain? About 26 years ago.

Anything that has stayed the same over your 26 years? The village feel hasn’t changed and the laid-back attitude is still the same.

What’s changed in the area since you arrived? There is no more Ralph’s Deli.

Do you have a proudest moment? I am grateful for every experience I have had, but working with the mountain gorillas in Rwanda for Gorillas in the Mist with Sigourney Weaver was a big high.

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Finally, how do you like your coffee? A large latte thanks served in a big cup.

What do you love most about Balmain? There are always loads of people around to chat to and the shop staff have a great attitude.

One piece of unsolicited advice you would offer locals. To be honest, I don’t think they need my advice – they all know what they are doing. Maybe take an evening ferry ride to anywhere.

Would you consider writing Balmain into the backdrop in any of your future projects? I actually shot on location in Balmain 40 years ago together with Judy Davis for Winter of Our Dreams. I would love to do it again.

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Favourite peninsula spot? I have to say Bertoni. And saying that will get me a free coffee.

Where else would you want to live? Balmain has lots of great old houses, it is close to the city, and you have the harbour and ferries on your doorstep.

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With a list of accolades and achievements that could stretch the length of Darling Street, we chat with beloved Aussie actor, producer, and author Bryan Brown. The founder of production company New Town Films is not only a triple threat, he is also a local legend and an all-round nice

Why here?

Prior to opening Brown Sugar, Tamia and her mum Jilska, ran a beauty franchise. When that came to an end, they wanted to continue delivering wonderful experiences for clients and opened their own salon in Rozelle. The duo are passionate about achieving incredible results for their clients and don’t be surprised if you find yourself sharing a laugh or two with them during your appointment.

New kids on the block

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Husk has brought a truly unique retail experience to Balmain. Their coveted fashion and accessory collections are sourced from international and local designers and sit alongside handcrafted homewares and the brands cult sensory range made from unique local essential oils. Husk also produces its own eponymous label headed up by Creative Director Kirrily Johnston.

Located in the heart of Rozelle, this lifestyle store has everything a plant lover could possibly want. A well-curated range of unique botanical wares, nature-inspired homewares, books, and a vast selection of plants and pots are beautifully presented in the old Tilly’s space. While you’re here, grab a coffee and chat to plant expert and owner Edwina who’s been in the industry for 30 years.

One of the upsides from two years at home, is that many of us have rediscovered our neighbourhood. That’s why it’s so exciting when a new store joins our high street.

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Based on the success of VENLA Mosman and Bondi Junction, founders Satu and Minna have now brought the concept to Balmain. Their mission is to encourage consumers to recycle and resell their quality preloved clothing, shoes, and accessories. Sellers rent a rack for a fortnight, price their items, and restock as needed. VENLA is a treasure trove of designer and high-end brands at a great price.

What are your tips for sprucing up your home?

4. Give windows and light fittings a good clean, as well as remove cobwebs.

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What are the design colour trends for spring?

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2. De-clutter and re-organise bedrooms and living spaces. It’s amazing how much easier it is to keep rooms tidy when there’s a place for everything.

6. Paint the front door to give the facade some personality.

1. Find a good handyman or woman to attack odd jobs. A fresh coat of paint can transform the interior or exterior of your home.

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3. Remove curtains and cushion covers and give them a wash. Consider splurging on a few new cushions. You’ll find a fabulous range at local stores Pepperwhites by Tara Dennis and Stem, both on Darling Street.

5. Spend a day in the garden pruning and adding pots of colour to brighten outdoor spaces.

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This spring, as we emerge from the exhaustion of the pandemic, there’s a need to create peaceful, healing environments so earthy tones and pastels are popular.

Latest trends are great but do what pleases you the most. Fashion is fast and fun but you want your home environment to reflect the colours and pieces you love. There’s a fabulous authenticity that comes from marrying old and new, mixing fun new pieces with older treasures.

For those who are well and truly over the rules and are desperate to explore, nothing screams fun quite like neon! Neon shades can breathe life into stale interiors, making them feel innovative and original. Small splashes of colour can make a big impact and give more classic-designed rooms a playful twist.

Styling your home with fresh touches, pops of colour or greenery is a great way to welcome the warmer weather. Here, latestunpickdesignerstoKennedyCindyspeakslocaltothetrends.

This is a great time of year to stand back and look at various rooms in the house to re-evaluate how they can be used better. Some simple tips are:

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What is the number one home trend this spring? Plants, plants, and more plants. Buying some greenery will bring life into any area of your home. It can be a simple plant on your desk or an oversized plant to bring a dull corner to life.

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What are your tips or hacks for sprucing up your home? Looking for what your space needs should be a high priority so every room is maximising its function. Especially in the Inner West

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What’s a must-have item in the home at the moment? I promise there’s nothing dodgy here – but with the price of lettuce, it’s a designer home hydroponic kit so you can grow your own vegetables. Aussie start-up Urban Plant Growers have some great ones. Pop into new That Plant Shop in Rozelle for plants that keep on giving with fruit or vegetables.

many products to help you hang. Don’t hesitate to start hanging, changing your mind and re-hanging. Patching and painting walls is inexpensive – so get stuck in and have fun with it!

What is the number one home trend this spring? There is a movement toward designs that connect to nature. Designers are combining concrete, curved timbers and stone to give a sense of natural earthiness to any home. Style with artisanmade crafts and furniture sourced from manufacturers.Australian

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texture including timber, bricks, cement sheets and more – plus it’s good for the environment.

What are your tips or hacks for sprucing up your home? A gallery wall can be a very effective way to spruce up a room without breaking the bank. There are many cost effective online custom framing shops, so pull out all those old photos, prints you bought on etsy last year and your kid’s best artworks and get

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where space is tight, the best place to start is to look at what furniture you have so that you can build from that or remove furniture that isn’t being used. Have a look at your walls and see if they need refreshing or a complete colour change. If in doubt, hire an interior designer to help you make the best decisions.

What can we expect in 2023? We are seeing a new wave of vibrant colours like luscious reds and vibrant blues splashed together with pastel colours. The trend of doing something different and putting your own spin on things is popular. In one house you might see the style reflect cyberpunk and digital realism, and in another home, an owner may want to create a calm, natural look emanating from the surrounding environment. All of this brings exciting change for the coming year.

What can we expect in 2023? Recycling and repurposing material will be the new black. Repurposed materials will be prominent in new projects as they provide life and

In the Australian music icon’s own words, a profoundly thoughtful exploration of what drives Nick Cave’s life and creativity, reflecting on questions of faith, art, music, freedom, grief and love.

LESSONS

‘A shocking but perversely beautiful evocation of the endurance and dignity of Aboriginal resistance to the sadism of the colony’s God and guns’ (Paul Daley).

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Taking us on an intimate journey through the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Covid pandemic and climate change, this is the mesmerising new novel from Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement.

In a new book from his bestselling series, Yotam Ottolenghi and his super team are back, with flexible, flavour-packed dishes that lend a twist to every mealtime.

HUMANITY’S MOMENT

FAITH, HOPE AND CARNAGE Nick Cave, Seán O’Hagan Nonfiction | $45

A climate scientist’s guide to rekindling hope, and a call to action to restore our relationship with ourselves, each other, and our planet.

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THE SETTLEMENT

A flingspring with a book

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This spring, swing by Roaring Stories to discover the best new reads of the season. We stock all kinds of books for all kinds of readers, and our friendly staff are always happy to help. Find a few of our current favourite titles here and check out upcoming author events on our website.

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COMMUNITY

Mayor Darcy Byrne’s opening remarks –“We gather this evening with a new spirit. A spirit of hope and determination. It’s time for Voice, Treaty and Truth” indicates a time for change, a change that’s been a long time coming.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart is the result of over 1,200 community consultations, culminating in an invitation from 250 representatives from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to walk together for a better future. However, there are complexities with the campaign.

Time for change

Councillor for Baludarri (Balmain) ward Kobi Shetty said “It’s the responsibility for all of us to get behind the campaign for an Indigenous voice in parliament. We’d love to see locals put their hands up to help on the campaign, so if that sounds like you, the Inner West Council has committed to train people for just that. You can contact the council to get involved.”

Inner West Council has pledged its support for the Labor Government’s commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. To raise awareness in the lead up to the referendum, Council recently hosted an event with Senator Pat Dodson and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney. Here, guest writer Marc Bennie explains the Statement.

In addition to the greatest ever presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across state and federal governments to positively influence outcomes with communities, The Uluru Statement from the Heart campaign can create a fuller expression of Australia’s nationhood in an inclusive and respectful way.

The ask of the Statement is not just about enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice in the constitution, but also about treaty (agreement) making with the government; and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ rights, history and culture; and to settle injustices of the past. This process will be implemented through a Makarrata commission; Makarrata being a Yolgnu term for coming together after a struggle which will supervise the process of agreement making and implementation of truth-telling about our nation’s history –seen as a healing process for the nation.

The intent and practicalities of the Uluru Statement from the Heart are not new in many ways, with previous governments having established various bodies over the past half century to represent the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, only to dismantle them and thereby removing their voice to have a say in decision making and policies that impact their everyday lives.

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Balmain-based Audiologist, Dr Annemarie Lindner AuD, loves the Lyric hearing device as it provides benefits unlike any other hearing aid – it allows for unrestricted living. “It can be worn in the shower, while wearing a helmet for active, physical sports and with headphones in. And because you can wear Lyric while sleeping, once you wake up, you don’t have to put them in or turn them on like traditional hearing aids”. Lyric is a truly hassle-free option – it doesn’t require daily insertion and there are

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Explore on foot

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Thanks to Brendan from Redo Health for sharing his favourite walks with us.

If you don’t have the time or the energy to tackle The Bay Run, this is a great alternative. The views overlooking Cockatoo Island are spectacular and the trail has plenty of steps and Balmain’s very own ‘Heartbreak Hill’. Bridgewater Park is located on the site of the old Balmain Power Station with the heritage Pumphouse a remnant of the area’s industrial roots. It’s worth rolling out of bed before dawn to do this walk – the sunrise over the bay is magical.

Spread across more than 60 hectares, Callan Park is one of the largest parks in the Inner West. Built in 1885 as the Callan Park Hospital for the Insane, it has several exceptional heritage buildings and plenty of open space. Both kids and dogs love to run free here and there’s plenty of space for both to explore. The 100-year-old bamboo forest is a favourite for kids and with many quiet, sealed roads, it’s a great place to learn to ride a bike.

Whether you’re wanting to take a stroll, go for a run or even a cycle – Balmain and Rozelle deliver. Darling shares the best places to explore.

During lockdown, The White Bay Cruise Terminal came alive with families on bikes. Although cruise ships are back, the walk and cycleway remains open. Named after John White, the naval surgeon aboard the first fleet to Australia in 1788, White Bay played an important role for the areas heavy industry. Traces of the industrial past can still be seen today, including The Sunlight Factory at 7 Rosebery Place, originally home to the Lever Brothers soap factory and where the first cake of Sunlight soap was produced.

This trail honours the life of long-term Balmain resident, Labor politician, and patron of the original Defenders of Sydney Harbour Foreshores, Tom Uren. It’s a circuit commencing at Thornton Park near Balmain East Ferry Wharf and takes about two and a half hours to complete. The walk is signposted with wooden markers carved with Uren’s signature Akubra hat. Along the way you can read about the life of Tom Uren and learn about Balmain’s Aboriginal history.

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If you’re after an easy stroll, stick to the flat foreshore and enjoy the spectacular Harbour Bridge views. If you’d like to work those legs, tackle the many stairs at Ballast Point Park. One of the park’s most interesting features is the way the site’s history has been brought to life through design, art, and poetry. Tank 101 symbolises the site’s working history whilst Delicate Balance represents the use of sandstone from the site as ballast for European ships.

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ECOHANDMADEFRIENDLY & NATURAL PRODUCTS

“To say I was disappointed is an understatement”, says Lara. “My art is popular with international buyers (they love everything Australian) and to be invited back to Asia and the US was a great honour.”

Lara also refurbished her Beattie Street gallery and developed a new line of rugs for Designer Rugs Australia.

“I’m often encouraged to create more works like this one or that because that’s what most people like – that’s what sells. I know the person is trying to help, but comments like these leave me perplexed. In my mind I’m thinking, don’t you get it? It’s not about what’s selling, it’s about the creative process. I love painting, it’s like meditation to me.”

Being an artist can be a very vulnerable path. You make something deeply personal and then present it to the world with an open heart, not knowing how it’ll be received. This vulnerability doesn’t faze local artist Lara Scolari.

“It takes me a long time to dream up an idea and transform it into a piece of art. When I finally get to share it with the world, I’m just excited. I don’t worry if someone likes it or not, I just let go and the magic happens.”

And the magic happened in 2014 after a sellout solo exhibition at the Dank Street Gallery in Waterloo. Since then, Lara has exhibited at more than 75 group and solo shows both in Australia and overseas. After rave reviews at the Affordable Art Fairs in Singapore and Hong Kong and The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles, Lara was set to return in 2020. But then our borders closed.

Lara Scolari paints because she has an innate need to do so — if her work sells, that’s a bonus. Darling speaks to the artist who still pinches herself when someone buys one of her pieces.

LOCAL LEGENDS

Creating magic

“Staying local gave me an opportunity to connect with the community and host smaller, more intimate exhibitions. I can’t express my sincere gratitude to our local community for believing in and supporting my art making practice.”

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Named one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary visual artists, Lara still gets unsolicited advice regarding her art.

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Lara took what could have been a major setback and turned it on its head. She channelled her energy into new collections including Peoples, a collaboration with good friend and fellow artist Tara Eales and Flight, a celebration of our spirit bird.

Like most of us, after two years at home, Lara is looking forward to heading overseas. “Covid gave me a unique opportunity to bunker down and create. I’ve shared these new works with the local community and I’m now ready to share it with the world.”

The Dan Barnett Big Band play on the first Sunday of the month and The Unity Jazz Band play all other Sundays from 3-6pm.

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All that jazz

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Over the years, some of Australia’s greatest musicians, including Tom Baker, Roger Janes, and James Morrison have performed with the band and many international stars pop in when touring, just like they do at the great Preservation Hall in New Orleans. International guests from the Harry Connick Jr band, Thirsty Merc and Culture Club have all graced The Unity stage.

Walk by The Unity on a Sunday afternoon and the place is heaving – jazz tunes and laughter drifting out onto the street. Known as one of Sydney’s best venues for live jazz, the pub even has its very own jazz band - The Unity Jazz GaryBand.Walford, the bandleader, has just retired from playing music after 50 years with the band. He did his first gig at The Unity in 1972. Back then he could never have guessed that the band would become the longest running resident jazz band in WantingAustralia.tocarryon the band’s legacy, Dan Barnett and drummer Graham Hilgendorf have taken over the reins.

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London Hotel. Every few minutes, trams clattered by in both directions, with brazen young paper boys jumping on and off the moving cars, crying out in a nasal voice “payp’rr, payp’rr” and dispensing newspapers from the pile held under one arm and with the other, collecting money and making change from a leather pouch strapped around their waist. While there were very few cars or trucks along Darling Street, noisy street vendors were common, peddling their goods from horse-drawn carts or hand barrows, attracting customers with street cries for their various specialized items and services – “Bottle-O, bottles and rags, Bottle-O”, “Clothes poles, clothes poles!” and a cry very popular with the housewives – “Rabbit-O, cooked stuffed rabbits, Rabbit O!”

Adding to the chorus of calls on Darling Street, was the Anchor’s resident hawker, which was in fact a green parrot, stationed outside the salon in a large cage. Dad had trained the popular bird to repeatedly screech “Haircut, Sixpence! Shave, Three pence!”

[...] The most popular feature of the Anchor, however, was not the barbering or the gifts, but Dad’s other business – his lending library. Housed in a partitioned area at the back of the barber shop, was a small collection of books which included volumes of Macaulay’s History, The Complete Works of Benjamin Disraeli, and The Novels of Lord Lytton, all undoubtedly purchased as a lot by my father at an auction.

Maureen’s family immigrated from Ireland in 1925 to New Zealand and then on to Australia, setting up home in Balmain in 1930, and eventually growing their brood to 10 children all with musical talents. This abridged chapter, “The Anchor Hairdressing Salon” from the memoir, took place during The Depression and gives us a taste of days gone by in Balmain where community spirit, friendship and industry were alive and well as it is today... not to mention a drink from the London Hotel.

220 Darling Street was a free-standing, twostorey terrace house in which we lived and many of us had been born. The centre of activity was the kitchen which was furnished with a wood-burning stove, a sink, hanging mesh food keepers and a large rectangular wooden table with benches on either side where we had all of our meals, where homework was done and, when padded with an old blanket, doubled as an ironing board. Also on the first floor was the living room [...] which led through to our barber shop, the Anchor Hairdressing Salon. If the kitchen was the hub of activity for our family, the Anchor was certainly a hub of activity for much of FacingBalmain.Darling

Street, the main thoroughfare of Balmain, the salon was situated well for business in an area bustling with activity. Within a short distance was the large ColgatePalmolive soap factory, the Poole and Steel ship works, three ferry wharves and the

Darling had the pleasure of speaking to Leora O’Carroll who co-authored the book “Maureen O’Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood” with her mother, Maureen, an acclaimed cellist.

A trip down memory lane

HISTORY

Gaelic was not a common written language in Australia and while many Irish people may have spoken the ancient Celtic tongue, there were very few who read it. An attempt was made by the authorities to find a translator. The search was unsuccessful, and even if there was someone who could translate Gaelic, no self-respecting Irish person would have ever agreed to be employed in such a fashion.

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On Saturdays, the Anchor was a social centre for many local men, who were off work that day and would evade their share of household chores by insisting to their wives that they need a haircut or shave. But of course barbering wasn’t the main attraction. Saturday was the most important day for horse racing and consequently, a particularly busy one for the lending library. Clutching their Lord Lytton novels, the men would hover around the radio in the smoke-filled Anchor, engrossed by the announcer’s incessant monologue of race results from tracks around the country, and as this was thirsty work, they took turns carrying a billy can up the street to the London Hotel to be filled and refilled.

The O’Carroll family at their Darling Street home

The lending library was enjoying a burgeoning patronage when my father fell victim to an informer. It was suspected that the woman who ran the comic book shop a few doors away didn’t appreciate the competition, and one day two policemen came into the Anchor – “We’re sorry Jack, but we have to take in your account books.” They probably were sorry too, also being patrons of the lending library. My father didn’t say anything but looking unconcerned, beamed one of his cheeky grins and proudly handed over his ledgers. All of his records had been written in Gaelic.

They were dry and unreadable Victorian works, but they weren’t meant to be read. One of dad’s sidelines was bookmaking. He wasn’t binding more volumes for the library but taking bets on the horse races. Bookmaking was an illegal activity, but this didn’t stop many shopkeepers from engaging in it, and my father enjoyed maintaining a unique system to disguise the betting; a borrowed book would be returned with the bet and money placed inside, and another book would be checked out ready for the next bet.

Without the required evidence, the case was dropped and my father resumed his concerns at the Anchor, congratulated by all the eager literary members of his lending library.

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Located on the site of former One Ford Street is Little Emerald, a pop-up restaurant serving up a modern take on Chinese dishes. With produce sourced directly from Shane Roberts; Sydney’s highly sought-after vege box dealer, you can be assured the quality is premium. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu is big on flavour and designed to share. The soyfried chicken drumsticks are a crowd favourite, along with the salt and pepper silken tofu and Sichuan braised beef. With the kitchen serving up a varied menu, you’ll find a perfect balance of steam, salt, and spice.

Vietnamese favourite The Reverie Cat has gone through a massive transformation in the past few months. They’ve reopened their doors with a new team and a new menu offering tasty lunch favourites like Banh Mi, vermicelli bowls, Pho noodle soups, rice paper rolls and Vietnamese coffees with sweetened condensed milk. The new dinner menu will take you on a journey through Vietnam without needing to leave your seat. New owners Steve and Darren, both locals, are bringing a fusion of classic and modern Vietnamese flavours to Rozelle. They’ve even put their own spin on the classic espresso martini!

Miguel Narváez is a Spanish culinary enthusiast that has brought authentic Spanish cuisine to Sydney starting with his latest project Mikki’s Paella. Miguel says, “I just want to share with this city the food that I grew up with”. His team of motivated paelleros specialise in the tradition of Spanish rice and understand the art of how to prepare and cook it. You can pick up authentic Spanish cuisine at his new store in Rozelle, pre-order a whole paella, or better still, the team can come to your home and cook for your friends – now that’s an impressive dinner party. Just dig in as the Valencians do!

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Callan Park has been enjoyed by locals for years, but the rules of its use have been murky, especially in regard to off-leash dog areas. Greater Sydney Parklands who manage the park have released the final Companion Animal Management Plan in which 20 hectares of the park are off-leash, making Callan Park one of Sydney’s largest off-leash parks.

“CPDL’s approach has always been that the park is large enough to cater to the needs of all park users. Given that the Inner West Council area has a high rate of dog ownership, which increased considerably during the COVID pandemic, it was important for dog owners to be able to exercise and socialise their dogs off-leash over a sizeable area. This is not just for the dog’s wellbeing, but also for the owner’s mental and physical health too”, said Louisa.

The win for the dogs came after 18 months of community consultation. Integral to the campaign has been local advocate and author Louisa Larkin who formed Callan Park Dog Lovers (CPDL) in 2020 when the NSW Dept of Planning made their Landscape Structure Plan for Callan Park public. Louisa said, “We spoke up for dog owners and they listened. We thank them for the ensuing community engagement program.”

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Louisa’s dog Pickles, a beautiful Golden Retriever, became the mascot for the Callan Park Dog Lovers group. Pickles sadly passed away in July 2022 at twelve years of age. He served the Balmain/Rozelle dog-owning community by championing the campaign for off-leash areas in Callan Park and was so well known amongst the Inner West community, that hundreds turned up to his memorial. Pickles was also the inspiration for three of Louisa’s novels, which she writes as Louisa Bennet.

The final Companion Animal Management Plan is a good outcome for all park users. It demonstrates the power of community action and how a community consultation process has enabled both dog owners and non-dog owners to have their say.

Jamie Parker, our local State MP was a big advocate during the campaign. Jamie said “This is an important first step to making sure all kinds of users of Callan Park have some clarity. It strikes a balance that allows all the wonderful, varied uses of Callan Park –everything from dog walking, kids play, rest and relaxation to co-exist.”

A win for the dogs

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Thanks to the Inner West Council’s Perfect Match street art program, there are beautiful artworks scattered across the peninsula. Head down to Birchgrove, stop by 12 Dock Road and look at Silvereye by local artist Thomas Jackson perched on a branch of Willow Bottlebrush. The artist was inspired by the home’s beautiful garden in which trees and wildlife are in abundance and are now reflected permanently in the street artwork.

An arty outing in the neighbourhood

at 36 Cove Street is an artwork by Kelly Wallwork known as Early Birchgrove/Cockatoo Island Memories. The street artwork tells the story of Cockatoo Island which harboured convicts that came from a long history of shipbuilders, once visible from this site. A coal mine operated close to this spot from the late 1800’s, with a deep shaft of approximately 800 metres. Neighbours now value the benefits of a quieter time in Birchgrove but appreciate the history of days gone by.

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Start your day at the studio of artist Kirana Haag at 202 Darling Street. Be inspired by the colours, browse artworks for sale, or even book a lesson. Further up the road, stop by vintage store the Front Room. Trawl through the treasures and find unique art, ceramics, jewellery and so much more.

Visit the historical Balmain Watch House across the road, and discover what exhibitions are on by talented local artists. Opening in late September the ‘Femelle’ exhibition is a vibrant and exciting Inner West female art collective expressing their artistic talents in an annual

It’s cocktail time! Head to Wilhelmina’s where you’ll find an extensive cocktail menu. Grab a seat outside, enjoy the spring sun and people watch. A few doors up from Wilhelmina’s is local institution Punch Gallery filled with unique artworks, whimsical objects, handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and

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and explore the three floors of art at the Kate Owen Gallery which houses one of Sydney’s largest selection of contemporary Aboriginal artworks. Take a look at colourful art created by children in the window of Paper Rock Scissors Head to the final location of your day at 756 Darling Street, Rozelle. At Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre you’ll find Sharon Billinge’s Shelter mural which won the 2017 Inner West Council ‘wall2wall’ competition. The mural celebrates the diverse groups and clients who use the centre.

At the rear of Rozelle Public School, you’ll find the most amazing Crimson Rosellas mural by Geebs. This mural brings a smile to the local school children, parents and teachers every day. For some living art, Rozelle’s newest store That Plant Shop has a plant to suit every room in your home. Stop by Artspark, where you’ll find children and the occasional adult creating art or learning to sew.

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Wander up to Beattie Street where you’ll find a spring display of flowers at Blumette

On most days, our very own, internationally acclaimed artist Lara Scolari welcomes you to her gallery where she’s happy to have a chat about her love of creating art. On Darling street, the ever changing artists’ exhibitions at Art Gallery on Darling are worth a look.

Don’t forget to book a session at Pinot and Picasso, where you can create your very own masterpiece. Everyone feels like an artist when they leave this place. Directly across from the Cat & Fiddle Hotel, you’ll find Wright’s Gallery Fine Art. Several hundred years of art and history can be experienced in just one visit to the gallery which sells original oil and watercolour paintings, as well as an array of prints.

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The ‘Great Resignation’ is upon us, what can businesses and leaders in particular, do to prepare themselves? Employees will provide their ongoing commitment to organisations that invest in them and their development. Businesses and leaders who deeply understand their people and tailor this investment to the individual will be the most successful.

How do you foster a cohesive workplace when some colleagues are in the office and others work from home? Leaders now need to be much more considered in how they use team sessions and put more consideration and time into designing team development workshops.

How do organisations find or develop good leaders? Organisations will only find good leaders when their evaluation process is designed to value the important leadership traits I mentioned. Developing good leaders requires an ongoing investment and commitment to regularly assess leader performance. The use of 360’s helps in both the assessment and development of leaders.

How does Decision Health help leaders and teams?

Many of us are still working remotely, how has this impacted on team culture? Hybrid work has reduced the frequency of opportunities for the many individual relationships to develop or be maintained across teams.

Brene Brown – I believe she’s done more than anyone else to help us understand the modern view of leadership, and the most important attribute is the willingness to show vulnerability.

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Finally, who is someone that inspires you?

What makes a good leader? And how do you build a great team when half of them work from home? Darling sits down with Adrian Searle, Leadership Coach to learn more.

Good leaders demonstrate good judgement by regularly making wise, considered decisions. And all good leaders have a well-developed level of self-awareness.

Through observation and the use of psychometric profiling we help leaders and teams see their current reality more accurately. We then support them through individual coaching or workshops to develop them into the leaders and teams they wish to become.

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over Sydney. Many clients appreciate the opportunity to get away from their four walls and to come to our spaces in the Sunlight Factory for workshops or coaching.

To continually be open to the learning opportunities around you and invest in yourself. We all need to keep growing and developing. This could include listening to podcasts, watching Ted Talks or regularly picking up a book that inspires you.

You’ve been in business for 18 years, what’s one piece of advice you can offer other local businesses?

For more information

The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major transport infrastructure project that will make it easier, faster and safer to get around Sydney. By creating a western bypass of the Sydney CBD, the Western Harbour Tunnel will improve transport in and around Sydney Harbour.

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Tunnel excavation for Stage 1 is currently at Emily Street, Rozelle and will reach Victoria Road, Rozelle at the end of 2022. Excavation will start in the suburbs of Balmain in Q2 2023 and Birchgrove in 2024.

About the Project

The Western Harbour Tunnel is being delivered in two stages. Construction of the southern section of the tunnel, Stage 1, will be delivered by John Holland CPB Contractors (JHCPB), and includes tunnels between Emily Street in Rozelle and Cove Street in Birchgrove.

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We understand you may have questions about the upcoming work, and we have a team of experienced people here to help. We have created a dedicated tunnelling page on our online portal so you can easily access information about:

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• Set times for you and your dog when you interact with them. Keep routines consistent.

Pushpa says “My clients have successfully eliminated separation anxiety behaviours in their dogs by creating respectful and loving relationships with them without the need for force, fear, or bribes.”

• Do what works for you and your dog.

Here are some tips to alleviate your dog’s anxiety:

The Bark Busters way is simple and effective using voice control, communication, and body language to train your dog. Bark Busters provides an all inclusive life of the dog guarantee which gives owners peace of mind knowing they have ongoing support.

• Separate workspaceyourfrom your dog’s space.

• Act like you aren’t at home to get them used to your return to the office.

We’ve been home with our dogs for two years and there’s no surprise they have become somewhat attached to us. Now that we’re back in the office, our dogs must adjust to a new way of living. Local dog trainer Pushpa knows how separation anxiety can cause major problems in any household.

Separation anxiety can occur when a dog has never been shown how to be on its own without the need for constant attention or for the owner to be nearby. Many households have had the joy of getting a new pet over the past couple of years, and it’s been great in so many ways. Working from home means we’ve been spending more time with our pets.

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