KINGSTON & MANUKA
Two inner-south suburbs with history to protect RICH in history and stories from the early days of Canberra, the prestigious, innersouth centres of Kingston and Manuka have a lot to protect. Residents of the two suburbs commonly share a passion for the conservation of buildings as well as other long-term, loved community icons, such as a mature London Plane tree on Franklin Street, Manuka, which was taken down in late July after years of debate. But, many historic icons still remain in both suburbs, such as Manuka Oval and the Caretaker’s Cottage, which was completed in 1930. The ACT Heritage Council considers it to be “an important component of the body of ‘Federal Capital’ style public buildings associated with the establishment of Canberra as the national capital”. Over in Kingston, one of the oldest, most densely populated suburbs in Canberra, there are multiple buildings on the heritage list, too, such as the Kingston Powerhouse Historic Precinct. Built in 1915, the powerhouse was the first permanent public building in Canberra. It was closed in 1929, but reactivated for periods between 1936 and 1942 and between 1948 and 1957. The Fitters’ Workshop, the second permanent public building, is also in the precinct. The siren and whistle, which signalled times to government outdoor workers in south Canberra for many years, is included in the listing, too.
Family business supporting all things local PROHIBITION: The Bottle Shop on Eastlake Parade stocks a wide range of wines, craft beers and premium spirits, says Michelle Cains who owns it with her husband Paul. “As a family business we are always seeking to meet the needs of the people who live, work and play in Kingston Foreshore,” Michelle says. “We pride ourselves on sourcing products that people might not always be able to find. We stock a wide range of local and international gins and whiskeys.” At the moment, Michelle says Japanese and Tasmanian whiskey have been huge.
“We also strive to have a good range of local wines, beers and spirits to support the local wine makers, brewers and distillers of the region,” she says. Across the street is Kingston Corner Store, which was opened by Michelle and Paul after local demand for a convenience store. “We aim to always have things that people need, as well as items that make them stop and say ‘wow, I didn’t know you had this!’ People come in for milk and leave with fancy ice cream,” says Michelle. At Kingston Corner Store Michelle says they go beyond all the essentials. “We expanded our range of local produce to include small goods from Pialligo Estate, Poachers Pantry and Balzanelli,” says Michelle. With olive oils and vinegars from Homeleigh Grove, Blackhorse jams and pickles and sweet treats from Fudge Nation and Jasper and Myrtle, Michelle says that local produce plays a starring role at Kingston Corner Store.
Owners Michelle and Paul Cains.
OPENING HOURS Mon & Tue: Wed & Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
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Prohibition: The Bottle Shop, 148 Eastlake Parade, call 6295 0864. Kingston Corner Store, 6/81 Giles Street, call 6262 8102.
Photographer and Scott Leggo Gallery owner Scott Leggo.
Scott captures the beauty of nature AFTER having an online store for about 10 years, photographer Scott Leggo decided to open up a gallery in Kingston so he could showcase his nature-inspired photographs in real life. “Now people can come in and see the prints in person and get a sense of the size, detail and quality,” says Scott, who recently celebrated Scott Leggo Gallery’s first year. He’s been a photographer for much longer though (about 13 years) and says he was inspired to start a career in photography because of his love for the outdoors. “I saw photography as an excuse to get outdoors and travel on my terms,” he says. “It’s an opportunity to reconnect
with nature and then share the beauty of the outdoors with other people through my photos.” Scott specialises in landscape photography and has a collection of photographs from across Australia. “Every photo has its own unique style and it’s often of a place that people can’t get to,” he says. Open seven days a week, Scott says there’s plenty of time for people to come in and find a print for their home or work spaces. The gallery also sells wall art and gifts, which Scott says are affordable and make a perfect present for any occasion. Scott Leggo Gallery, 45 Jardine Street, Kingston. Contact 6179 7422 or visit scottleggo.com
The things you need... and the things you want! Open 7 days, 8am - 8pm
Stocking a range of everyday essentials and gourmet goodies to cater to the people who live, work and play at Kingston Foreshore.
More than “just” a bottle shop...
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Curated range of spirits and craft beers Extensive collection of Canberra Region products Plus all your regular favourites
FIND US AT THE FORESHORE PROHIBITION THE BOTTLE SHOP | 6295 0864 | 148 EASTLAKE PARADE, KINGSTON | @prohibitioncanberra KINGSTON CORNER STORE | 6260 8102 | 6/81 GILES STREET, KINGSTON | @kingstoncornerstore 20 CityNews August 29-September 4, 2019