Did you know that a confusing road sign, indicating that Mt Gravatt is to the west instead of southeast of Annerley from that point, has been standing on a roundabout along Ekibin Rd for more than two years? Traffic reporter Olympia Kwitowski recently posted a tweet about it.
Ms Kwitowski said in an interview that she regularly sees this Annerley road sign because she has lived all her life near the Jessica Andrews park on Ekibin Rd. She pointed out the mistake, which indicated that Mt Gravatt is to the west instead of southeast of Annerley.
After sharing the sign on Twitter, Ms Kwitowski received feedback that most of the locals haven’t really paid attention to the mistake. Some netizens said they’ve never noticed the wrong arrow pointing to Mt Gravatt despite using the road frequently.
However, those who did notice the mistake said that it has been that way for more than two years.
Ms Kwitowski’s tweet caught the attention of Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey who tagged Brisbane City Council to look into fixing the confusing sign.
Hey @brisbanecityqld… Mt Gravatt is south-east of the Ekibin Rd Annerley roundabout, not west… can someone rectify as quickly as possible so Santa doesn’t get lost?? 🎅🎄
As public consultation draws to a close, find out how the proposed changes to the existing bus services will affect Dutton Park State School and some other schools, once the new Brisbane Metro becomes operational in late 2024.
Council recently released Brisbane’s New Bus Network which will introduce two new fully electric, high-capacity Brisbane Metro lines into the network. The two new lines will connect 18 stations along dedicated busways from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to The University of Queensland.
Several routes are proposed to be realigned to connect to a metro or other high-frequency busway service including Routes 105,110,112,113,115, 135,155,161,170,172, 202 and 203.
Route 202 will be redesigned to operate between Carindale Shopping Centre station and PA Hospital (Cornwall Street) with the new route path connecting the service to M1 at Buranda busway station. Customers may transfer from Route 202 to Route 116 – Salisbury to City nearby on Annerley Road to access Dutton Park and South Brisbane.
Route 112, meanwhile, will be redesigned to operate between Griffith University station, Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus and Greenslopes station. It’s proposed for Route 112 to incorporate trips previously serviced by Route 114 – Holland Park West to City.
This merging would mean that the inbound route to the city will have Route 112 connecting to M1 at Greenslopes station whilst outbound from the city will have customers transferring from M1 to Route 112 at Greenslopes station.
Dutton Park State School, Block B, north elevation, 2018 | Photo Credit: Heritage branch staff, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Concerns were raised about the proposed redesigning of several routes and how it would impact the travel time and safety of students from Somerville House, St Laurence’s College, Dutton Park State School and Brisbane South State Secondary College.
Web-based community support group for rail and public transport, RAIL – Back On Track, however, welcome the opening of the Brisbane City Council Bus Network review, noting that “changes to a bus network need careful informed management.”
On the concerns raised by the impacted schools about the proposed changes and realignments, RAIL – Back On Track said that Brisbane Metro Line 2 (RBWH-UQ Lakes) will serve all of the schools mentioned.
“The new Brisbane Metro bus service will be far more frequent and direct than the low-frequency coverage routes proposed for change,” the Group said.
“For example:
Somerville House is within walking distance of South Bank train and busway stations (400 m). As such, it will have access to Brisbane Metro Lines 1 & 2 when it opens.
St Laurence’s College is within walking distance of Mater Hill busway station (~ 400 m). As such, it will have access to Brisbane Metro Lines 1 & 2 when it opens.
Dutton Park State Primary School is adjacent to Park Road Railway station and Boggo Road busway station (~ 300 m). It has access to a safe pedestrian walkway that connects both these stations. It will also have access to Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro Line 2 when they open.
Brisbane South State Secondary College has direct access to BUZ 196 and 192 (~ 180 m), and will have access to Brisbane Metro Line 2 from the busway stop inside Dutton Park Parklands (~ 260 m). The crossings are traffic-light controlled.
“Generally, schools generate public transport demand that is limited to a narrow window before school starts and after school finishes. As such, school demand alone cannot support a bus route that operates well outside of bell times, or when schools are closed (e.g. evening and weekends). All of the schools mentioned will be within walking distance of Brisbane Metro Line 2 when it opens.”
Cr Ryan Murphy, on the other hand, said that Council will continue consultations with the impacted schools noting the importance of the proposed changes in easing current congestion in the network during peak times and preventing potential problems in the future as the population is expected to grow by 25 per cent by 2041.
Did you know that for over four decades, before there were rail services and buses in the city, people in Annerley relied on horse-drawn omnibuses? Get to know John Soden, one of the well-known omnibus operators in the 19th-century, servicing Annerley and surrounds.
John Soden was born in the town of Bedworth in Warwickshire, England on 26 March 1837. He started working as a ribbon weaver at the age of 12.
In the same town, he met Mary Harrisson, who would later become his wife. Interestingly, the two were born only two days apart, since Mary was born on 28 March 1837. Like John, Mary worked at an early age, helping her mother in ribbon weaving.
Mary Harrisson and John Soden (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)
In 1864, after eight years together, they migrated to Brisbane and tried dairy farming in Coopers Plains. However, they did not find luck in dairy farming, after all their cows died from an unknown disease.
The Sodens later ventured into mail delivery services in a pub they purchased along Ipswich Road. It was called Hardcastle’s Hotel, now the site opposite Chardon’s Hotel.
The Soden family were among the early settlers of Ipswich Rd and owned a large colonial home in the area.
Soden family’s residence, circa 1895 (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)
The mail delivery service was between Brisbane and Rocky Water Holes (now Rocklea) but locals who knew about his services requested for a regular public run.
His routes included Highgate Hill, Boggo Road (Annerley Rd), Rocklea and Mt. Pleasant (Holland Park).
Soden (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)
Soden’s business quickly grew and it became very successful, that in just a year, he already had 25 buses running. All of their children were involved in the business.
At the peak of the business, the Sodens had over 300 horses and 22 buses running from Ipswich Rd, which was considered as one of the busy routes for omnibuses at the time. In the 1880s, Soden’s business was the second largest omnibus company in Brisbane.
The Decline of Omnibus Lines
Soden’s coachworks in Annerley circa 1912 (Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)
The need for horse-drawn buses saw a sudden decrease when electric trams were introduced in Brisbane in 1897.
Around this time, a number of omnibus lines closed down and homes near tram routes became more sought after. The first motor omnibus was invented in 1910, leaving horse-drawn buses out-of-date.
The Soden family gave up the buses and moved into the carrying business and coach works.
Soden, who was known for his keen interest in local government matters, was also elected as a Stephens Shire councillor, a position he held for 14 years.
John Soden died in 1921 at the age of 84. He was survived by Mary and their seven children–six sons and one daughter.
A grandmother from Yeronga was recognised by Mater Mother’s Hospital for being their longest-serving volunteer, clocking more than 6,000 hours of service to provide comfort to some of the state’s tiniest babies born at the hospital.
Mrs Summerson said she “found her calling” after spotting an advertisement in a local newspaper asking for ‘100 helping hands’ at Mater, and has never looked back.
Jenny Summerson the longest-serving volunteer at Mater Hospital Brisbane | Photo Credit: supplied
“At the time I really hated Mondays. It was like Mondayitis every week. Since becoming a volunteer, I have never felt that way about Mondays again,” Mrs Summerson laughed.
“I love helping people and being an extra pair of hands. Being able to assist families and their newborns is enjoyable, as well as interacting with medical staff.
“Sometimes I assist with babies who aren’t quite well enough to go home yet. I like giving them cuddles when their parents need a short break.”
Also recognised at the awards ceremony were Joint Mater Volunteers of the Year Brian and Barbara Daley; Mike and Mary Cardillo; and Susan Phillips, who crochets beanies for patients and babies. More than 25 volunteers received recognition for their collective contribution of almost 100,000 hours of service to the hospital over the last three decades.
Susan Phillips | Photo Credit: supplied
Mrs Phillips has clocked more than 4000 hours of service at Mater, talking and engaging with patients, and making them feel comfortable. She was inspired to do volunteer work after experiencing a “near-death experience” so she can give back to the hospital that saved her life.
Valerie Portley | Photo Credit: supplied
Meanwhile, Upper Mount Gravatt’s Valerie Portley is a theatre assistant at Mater Private Children’s Hospital since 2004 and was recognised for her more than 4,300 hours of volunteer work. The 76-year-old welcomes parents and children who are often nervous about coming to the hospital and enjoys making them feel at ease.
Mater Volunteer Services senior manager Judy Johnson expressed gratitude for the gift of time and empathy that these volunteers selflessly gave.
“Volunteers make a profound impact on the care and services that Mater provides to the community,” Ms Johnson said.
“Quite simply, Mater just wouldn’t be Mater without our volunteers,” she added.
Mater is calling on members of the community to consider volunteering and joining the South Brisbane team.
Plant Empire Christmas Market will return to Yeerongpilly to ring in the bells this festive season, because Christmas time is for plant lovers too! But it won’t be just plants that will be on offer here as there will also be pots, fashion, art and so much more.
On 4 December, the annual Plant Empire Christmas Market will return for another round of epic shopping. Shoppers will get to browse around 70 stalls which will offer a range of plants, pots, ceramics, art, fashion, jewellery, coffee, food and so much more in the Yeerongpilly Station Road Creative Precinct.
Photo credit: Facebook / Plant Empire
Moreover, local band Folk n’ Broken Hearted will provide live music to keep everyone entertained during this four-hour event.
Note: Plant Empire Christmas Market is a free-entry event. Free parking is also available at the site. Enter the market around Plant Empire at 3/281 Station Road, Yeerongpilly.
About Plant Empire
Plant Empire hosts regular exhibitions, workshops and concerts. The site also has two warehouses available for hire for private events.
Moreover, Plant Empire Market hosts three-monthly markets on the first weekend of each season. Interested new stallholders, as well as artists and creatives who may also be able to provide music, entertainment and interactive displays, are welcome to apply.
Photo credit: Facebook / Plant Empire
Market stalls cost for a 2 square metre space (2×1 metres) indoors or $70 for a 9 square metre space (3×3 metres) outdoors, plus optional insurance cover for a limited number of stalls under our market insurance policy for a $20 fee.
So save the date! Plant Empire Christmas Market happens on Sunday 4 December 2022 on Station Road in Yeerongpilly. The event starts at 9 am and will last until 1 pm.
The new Boggo Road Bridge is a pedestrian and cycling bridge that will become an “iconic part of the local landscape,” according to Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey. Thus, it needs a good name recall.
“It is only fitting that the community is invited to contribute ideas to name the bridge, which will be a standout piece of infrastructure that crosses over the rail lines to connect communities,” Mr Bailey added.
“The bridge could be named after someone local, who has themselves helped to better connect the community; someone linked to health, science or education; or even a name that honours local First Nations culture.”
“Next we’ll start to see concreting works and installation of reinforced steel and formwork, to be followed by girders being installed by an 800-tonne-capacity crane, and finally the bridge deck being constructed within 2023.”
Community group Active Travel for Annerley has launched a grassroots campaign calling for safe and separated bike lanes across Annerley Road, between Gladstone Rd and Ipswich Rd.
At present, only some sections of Annerley Rd have separated cycling lanes and cyclists are forced to use the road or the footpath between Gladstone Rd and Ipswich Rd, leaving them in danger navigating high-speed traffic and parked cars.
In an open letter published by the group in September 2022, Active Travel for Annerley highlighted the need for safe, separated bike and scooter lanes on these roads and lowering the speed limit from 60 to 50 or 40km/hr, which would be consistent with the new 50km/hr speed limit on Ipswich Rd.
Photo credit: Active Travel for Annerley/Facebook
The group’s campaign for “Annerley Road Safety Upgrade” also calls for more safe pedestrian crossings between Young St and Annerley Junction; and fixing the dangerous pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Annerley Rd and Cornwall St near Dutton Park Station.
“We’re campaigning for a community-led design process, so we want Brisbane City Council, with support from the State government, to work with locals to deliver this project,” the group.
The open letter has been signed by 15 local organisations and community leaders, like State and local elected representatives, supporting safe, separated bike and scooter lanes on Annerley Rd.
Photo credit: Active Travel for Annerley/Facebook
Signatories also include Parents and Citizens’ associations from schools in the area, including Dutton Park State School, Junction Park State School, Yeronga State School, Yeronga State High School, and Brisbane South State Secondary College.
The community group has confirmed that they are developing a concept design for their proposal and will seek further local input and feedback.
From a grain merchant to the 18th Premier ofQLD. He refused a knighthood. His family refused a state funeral. Get to know Digby Denham, the man who named Annerley.
Boggo Junction. Ekibin. Richmond. Ipswich Road. These are just some of the names by which the area we now know as ‘Annerley’ has been known over the years. It got so confusing that Hon Digby Denham, who led the Stephens Division Board and went on to become the 18th Premier of QLD, finally decided to name the district “Annerley,” after a township in Surrey, England.
Who is Digby Denham?
Mr Digby Denham from Somerset, England arrived in South Australia in 1881 and went into business with John Melliday & Co. as a produce and grain merchant. He owned the first house built in Annerley when he expanded the business to Brisbane in 1886.
Ingleside in Annerley Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland
Known as Ingleside, the house along 391 Annerley Road, located in a prominent and elevated area, was where Mr Denham and his wife, Alice Maud, raised their three children. He lived in this home until his death in 1944.
Mr Denham became a well-known businessman in Brisbane and started other money-making ventures with companies in Rockhampton, Clifton, and Warwick.
In 1893, he became a member of the Stephens Divisional Board which functions as the local government to provide public services. Mr Denham chaired this board for four years and then he was elected into the Legislative Assembly in 1902.
He heavily opposed the state income tax proposed by then-Premier Sir Robert Philp. Yet when Mr Denham became the premier from 1911 to 1915, his views on taxes changed and believed they should be higher.
As a public servant, Mr Denham also served as the minister for agriculture, public works, railways, and for public lands at various times in his career. He was the home secretary under the Philp administration and succeeded William Kidston as the premier.
Mr Denham’s major work was the 1910 Land Act which streamlined the legislation of the past 50 years to lessen the confusion. He refused a knighthood in 1913 and his family also refused a state funeral when he passed away. Instead, the Denhams held a private memorial at their family home in Annerley.
Photo Credit: National Library of Australia
The House of Digby Denham Today
After Denham’s term, Annerley, formerly farmland, experienced a property boom that saw many housing developments in the suburb.
Meanwhile, Ingleside became the home of other families over the years. It went up for sale in 2018 for $1,325,00. Its former owners, Don and Lesley Berkman, lived in the house for nearly three decades.
But after Don passed away, his daughter, Kathryn Berkman, said that the family decided to sell the heritage-listed house where they made many happy memories. The Berkmans took great care of the property and only made renovations to the lower level, with the modern kitchen.
Ghost Tours Australia is running the organised two-hour guided tour with historian Jack Sim, whose in-depth knowledge of real and spooky ghost stories should provide a historic, if not entertaining, account of the personalities buried at the South Brisbane Cemetery.
This guided tour isn’t designed to leave you with nightmares. Instead, this is another way to explore local lore and provide another perspective on the history of Brisbane.
The experience will give locals the opportunity to discover the history that’s in their backyard, visit famous burial sites, and learn unique insights about the past, as Mr Sims walks tour participants through parts of the cemetery where few dare to venture alone.
Photo Credit: RonL/Google Maps
Since the late 1990s, Mr Sims has led heaps of tour groups at the South Brisbane Cemetery, especially during Halloween.
Some of his stories include tales of crime, violence, murder, execution, and suicide; thus, the tour isn’t advisable for children under 10 years old. Teenagers up to 15 years of age should have adult supervision.
The ghost tour will entail moderate walking on steep hills and uneven surfaces so wear your best flat, enclosed shoes for comfort if you’re joining.
What a great night. Perfect clear conditions although I would have loved the ambience of a rainy, misty eve. The commentator was amazing. Well rehearsed stories embellished by his natural flair for story telling he held us engrossed for the entire time. He was funny, inclusive, safety driven and so full of knowledge. I will be attending more of your tours very soon.
Anissa
It was the best ghost tour I’ve been on and good experience for first time definitely coming back with friends the tour guide was amazing and funny made it worth it. I got the chills at the sewer bridge when I was left alone I felt like someone was watching me and made it so much better definitely doing more and my tour guide was funny as with his dad joke.
Tydan
I have done many of these tours, and they’re all great! It’s a different way to learn about Brisbane’s history whether you’re a ghost believer or a skeptic! Some of the guides are better at story telling than others, but they are all professional and provide great entertainment telling the tales of Brisbane’s criminal (and ghostly!) history. Definitely recommend.
“Back in 2002, I listed an old Queenslander on Ferndale St for sale. The homeowner contacted our office to sell her home because back in 1926 my grandfather, Robert Matthews had sold her father the land. Obviously her loyalty to her family and their experience with R. Matthews and Son was such that she felt compelled to use our office again in 2002. It was a very significant moment for me as I realized that the memory of quality and ethics in business had remained with her for three generations, and I had a responsibility to our reputation not to let anyone down.”
Russell Matthews
Queen Elizabeth first visited Brisbane only two years after her coronation in 1954 and returned in 1963, 1970, 1982, 1988, and 2011. Not many businesses in Brisbane have traded throughout the late Queen’s life, but there’s one business in Annerley, Matthews Real Estate, that was born when she was just six years old and is still going strong as it approaches its 90th year.
Having been trading for three decades already, the first Auction House for the business was in a converted plumber’s shed at 632 Ipswich Rd. They sold the shop to Esso petroleum in 1965 and moved across the road, renting office space at 653 Ipswich Rd.
In 1983, they purchased the current location on the corner of Cracknell Rd, at 678 Ipswich Road, moving to part of one of Annerley’s original buildings at Chardon’s Corner.
Generations at the Helm
First established in August 1933 as R. Matthews & Son Pty Ltd, the company was established by father-and-son tandem Robert and Leslie Matthews, who worked under local agent John Coleman before striking out on their own.
Leslie was a real estate clerk who was training at John Coleman auctioneers in Brisbane CBD. At the time, the hustle and bustle at the city centre was increasingly spreading outwards, towards Annerley, especially along Ipswich Rd.
Robert spent more than 40 years in the Army as a Staff Sergeant Major and drill instructor, before retiring and getting into the real estate business. A well-respected local, he also worked as a will executor.
Trevor, Robert’s grandson, joined the business at the age of 21, after his father, Leslie, died. Trevor was later joined by his brother, Ken.
Ken and Trevor, the third generation of Matthews at the helm. Photo Credit: Supplied
“I was only 20 when my father died and I really didn’t have much experience in the industry,” Trevor said. “His death launched me into the role of Principal and I had to figure it out as I went along.
“If it weren’t for a few trusted business advisors that my father knew through the REIQ, we may have had to pack it in back then. We’re lucky now as we go through a proper succession that we are able to lean on the FBA and other trusted advisors once again for assistance,” he added.
Robert Matthews served as a Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) board member in 1938, under then-Chairman Ray White.
Robert Matthews and the REIQ Board, 1930s Photo Credit: Supplied
In 1947, Leslie also became an REIQ board member like his father, and he was on the Board again in 1951.
The father-and-son team of Robert and Leslie was active in many community groups like the Mt Gravatt Show Society, the Tarragindi Progress Association, and various bowling clubs.
Trevor also became an REIQ board member like his father and grandfather in 1991 and eventually earned his Life Member status with the peak body.
From the inception of the original Southern Suburbs Branch, including his time as President of the branch, Trevor has been a member of several REIQ committees and the Multiple Listing Service when it was first introduced to Queensland. He is still a member of the Professional Standards Tribunal Appeals Committee.
Preparing for the Future at Matthews Real Estate
Photo Credit: Supplied
Trevor’s son, Russell, and daughters, Kerry and Michelle, as well as Ken’s children, Darren and Melissa, currently make up the heart, brain, and soul of Matthews Real Estate.
Trevor and Ken’s better halves, Lyn and Kay, are also in the real estate business. Sons-in-law Kieran and Simon work in the same industry as well.
Each member of the new generation brings something new and fresh into the mix.
“Respect for the past doesn’t mandate doing everything exactly as it has always been done – we wouldn’t still be here if we did that,” Russell said.
“Making changes to business practices is what we must do to stay relevant. Respect for the past (our family) shows in our motivation, our desire to match their hard work with hard work of our own,” he added.
As the fourth generation of Matthews, led by Russell, ensure that the family business remains on course, the fifth generation is either training to be in the industry or pursuing a path elsewhere, whilst still getting some work experience with the family business.
“Everyone can be involved in one way or another, from a minor level to a high achievement level, with experience,” Trevor said of the family’s business dynamics. “There seems to be something for all interests and education levels.”
Complementing Each Other’s Strengths and Interests
Russell says the differences in their personalities and life experiences complement the time-honoured values that make their business unique.
One of Russell’s listings in the Australian Property Investor Magazine, December 2016.
For Kerry Matthews Forsythe, for example, being involved in the family business has also led her to pursue her interest in history.
It was a teenager’s bedroom wall at a Moorooka listing that led Kerry to her unique pursuit of maintaining an online album of Brisbane’s historic wallpapers and carpets.
The distinctive wallpaper in the room had been there since the 1960s and it featured a captivating red-lipped siren. Kerry just couldn’t stop looking at it. She took a photo so she could save it for posterity.
The wallpaper that started Kerry Matthews Forsythe’s unique collection
Today, Kerry has an impressive collection of images of old wallpapers, tiles, carpets, door handles, and light fittings that she regularly posts on the Matthews Real Estate Annerley’s Facebook page.
As the person in charge of social media for their company, Kerry said she has a platform where she can celebrate older styles and designs to show what she appreciates in a home.
She thinks it’s also a great way to preserve a moment in time, or an era, before it disappears.
“I just think it’s important to celebrate whatever era you’re in, whether it’s a Queenslander from the 1900s or something that’s mid-century modern, it’s nice to appreciate the design features of each one and what they have to offer.”
She believes that the memories also help people relate to a place and ultimately help them make a sale.
“People maybe think I’m a little bit strange, but I think generally people love to see that stuff. They may not want to keep it but they certainly appreciate being able to see it,” Kerry shared.
“There are definitely people who like to be visually reminded of their childhood… It’s just this immediate recollection of another time and another place. It’s usually good memories for people of something that doesn’t exist in their life anymore,” she added.
Russell thinks the synergy makes them uniquely prepared to take on the mantle of leadership as they step into the future.
“We are probably more prepared than any other generation has been, going into this generational transition. Dad (Trevor) was shocked with the sudden death of his Dad and being an accidental business owner much earlier than expected, and had to juggle all of that and learn on the fly.”
“We’re very lucky that we have his guidance and can learn at a practical pace. Also, (for the girls) starting later in our lives with previous work and life experiences to bring to the company is extremely helpful too.”
“Michelle is now in charge of the day-to-day running of the business with an active role across all divisions of the company.”
Acknowledging that sometimes, disagreements do arise, Trevor says it’s all par for the course.
“Luckily family ties are pretty strong and we all want to ensure good relationships remain at the end of the day,” he said.
Lasting Legacy
The family says the legacy of generations of hard work put into the business is a driving force to do even better.
In a show of loyalty that transcends the passing of time, generations of clients have trusted generations of Matthews.
“The legacy has its own weight. It’s not a burden, it’s more that the weight can give you some real momentum and push you to do your best. We still have people coming in to do business with us because their parents or grandparents did business with our previous generation.”
“We love that, those clients are very special to us – we really value their loyalty, especially with so many agents to choose from.”
“Our long history gives our business credibility in our community. We are careful to always live up to that, to take care of this reputation that we have inherited and see that it is deserved and survives,” he added.
“A legacy is something that many never get to be a part of … yet we can see Matthews Real Estate being transitioned before our very eyes.”
Significant Recognition as a Family Business
In 1992, Matthews Real Estate was hailed as one of the Top 10 Real Estate agencies in Australia, based on a national survey. They were the only company from Queensland to make the cut from a shortlist of 400 real estate agencies.
In 2019, the company was recognised as a Family Business Australia Hall of Famer for the company’s highly-regarded brand, reflecting “quality, value, integrity, professional spirit.”
Although 70 per cent of companies in Australia are family-run, just three per cent of that slice of the pie lasts for four generations, placing the Matthews family as one of the lucky few in a rare league that has withstood the test of time — in their case, for nearly 90 years.
Asked about luck, Russell said: “There is a famous quote which says ‘the harder I work, the luckier I get.’ We work hard for our luck. It also helps that “shelter” is a basic human need.”
As luck would have it, Brisbane’s oldest suburban real estate agency that’s still operating as an independent, family-run business has been working hard for their good fortune indeed.
