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The busy commercial hub with a history
NAMED after Sir Philip Fysh, a Tasmanian politician who assisted in bringing about Australia’s Federation, Fyshwick has been a suburb in Canberra since the ‘20s. The suffix “wick”, from Old English, means “dwelling place” – and, by extension, “village” or “district”. Its streets are named after Australia’s industrial towns and regions. These days it’s a busy commercial hub well known for the enormous range of different businesses that call Fyshwick home. Here are some of the leading ones...
Bright tiles with plenty of choice WHETHER it’s in the bathroom, laundry, main floor or kitchen Beaumont Tiles in Fyshwick helps people create their dreams, says its manager Marisa Koszta. Marisa says the family-owned business has a bright retail area with displays of quality merchandise and customers can be guided by the strong team. “We’re also a team of interior designers so we’re able to helps people fine-tune their ideas,” she says. “We like to try and create a mindset in our customers that help them picture spaces by using our tools.” Beaumont Tiles has “scan and play” tools available, which help show customers what items might look like. “Scan and play” can be accessed from a home computer to help choose through Beaumont Tiles’ extensive range.
Toy store with the family touch
“It helps those customers who can’t really visualise that colour or that look and gives them a better overall feel,” she says. “We help people pull a design together so it’s going to be the most effective lifestyle for them.” Beaumont Tiles even goes beyond that
offering “the complete package”. “We can link our customers with tradespeople, who are also our customers,” she says. Beaumont Tiles, 32 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick. Call 6239 1771 or visit beaumont-tiles.com.au
One-stop hobby shop
Mike’s Christmas store gets a make-over
MONARO Models and Hobbies supplies a face-to-face expert service on model aircrafts, radio-controlled cars, boats, planes, helicopters and drones. Owner Terry Griffiths has been an aeromodelist since 1962 and invites customers to come and talk to someone who has experiences with the products. “We do anything for the hobbyist who actually wants to do something with their hands and not sit at a computer,” he says. “We stock all the leading brands of drones from photography through to racing. “We’re open six days, we have easy accessible parking and bright, new premises, so come on down.”
HANG Ups Framing and Christmas Emporium has undergone a transformation and moved the Christmas store into its own dedicated space. Owner Mike Welch says they’ve taken over the downstairs area, so now two steps down from Hang Ups is a unique boutique Christmas shop. “We are now able to display product in a more traditional manner,” he says. “After attending trade shows in America, Germany and England we have been able to source more unique product. “So now you can buy collectable Christmas decorations, German windmills, smokers and nutcrackers, as well as items for the table.” Over the next few months the Christmas Emporium will be getting decorations from
Monaro Models and Hobbies, 1/57 Kembla Street, Fyshwick. Call 6239 3623, email info@monaromodels. com.au or visit coltaylormodels.com.au
England and Europe such as German table linen, unique ornaments from de Carlini in Italy, Italian carved timber nativity sets from the suppliers to the Vatican, English-made tinsel, American tree scents, scented sachets and Christmas candles. “We will again be selling the popular range of Christmas liquid hand soaps and soap bars, together with Christmas bon bons, tablecloths and napkins,” Mike says. And to add to the transformation, Deb Schelberger has joined the team with more than 20 years of experience. Hang Ups Framing and Christmas Emporium, 80-82 Kembla Street, Fyshwick. Call 6280 0312 or email info@hangups.com.au
TOYWORLD is a fourth-generation, family owned and operated store offering leading brands of toys and hobbies at competitive prices. Situated in Fyshwick, Toyworld has provided quality service to Canberra since 1924 and offers one of the largest range of toys in the region. Owner Geoffrey Morton, says: “Our point of difference to other stores is our personalised service. “Customers can turn up, park right outside on the on-site parking and the knowledgeable staff know the products and will assist you in any way they can. “We offer a great range of games, puzzles and soft toys, as well as early learning products and educational pre-school products for infants and older.” Selected by its resident primary school teacher, Toyworld offers advice on the best range of products to suit a child’s learning style and development needs. “We are a dedicated toy store with an all-year-round range. As one of the last of the family owned toy stores in Canberra, we offer that personal service and attention that customers appreciate,” Geoffrey says. Toyworld, 5 Barrier Street, Fyshwick. Call 6280 7150 or visit toyworldact.com
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