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A Glimpse at the Story of Francis Lookout in Corinda

Have you ever wondered where Francis Lookout in Corinda got its name?

One of Corinda’s local landmarks, Francis Lookout is a parkland at the corner of Dewar Terrace and Hilda Street. Its prominent hilltop location offers fantastic panoramic views of Brisbane, especially towards Mt Coot-tha.

If you have already visited the heritage site, you might have noticed a few graves within the park. This is because the park was initially a private cemetery.

History of Francis Lookout

*Panoramic view from Francis Lookout, Corinda, across the Brisbane River towards Mt. Coot-tha, 1931. Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Negative number: 59074*

The Francis Lookout got its name from the Francis family, one of the first families to settle in the Corinda area. In 1862, the family bought 21 acres of land in the area which extended from the Brisbane River to the present location of the park.

The establishment of the burial ground was similar to the story behind God’s Acre Cemetery in Archerfield. The family also established the private cemetery as a memorial for their youngest son, Clement, who died in 1863.

The Francis family dedicated one acre for this purpose since there was no municipal cemetery in the district at the time.

Today, the burial grounds contain memorials from 1863 to1966. The last member of the family to be buried on site in 1937 was Mary Francis. She was the wife of the Francis’ eldest son, Dick.

Apart from the Francis family, other graves of early Corinda residents are also in the cemetery. These include the Jones grave, the Dunlop grave, the Clarkson grave, the Walker grave, the Gray grave, and two unlocated burials.

The Lychgate

*Francis Lookout lychgate from E (2016). Photo credit: Vic Bushing/Queensland Heritage Register*

In 1902, Angela Francis erected the private cemetery’s intricate lychgate for her husband. The ornate barge boards were carved by her friends and a small bronze plaque that reads ‘ERECTED BY ANGELA FRANCIS 1902’ can be seen on the structure.

In 1934, the Brisbane City Council took over the cemetery and carried out several improvements and repairs in the subsequent years.

Francis Lookout Now

The heritage-listed Francis Lookout is currently amongst the significant landmarks in the suburb, currently home to 10 known graves and two unlocated graves.

Francis family graves (2016). Photo credit: Vic Bushing/Queensland Heritage Register
Walker & Gray graves (2016). Photo credit: Vic Bushing/Queensland Heritage Register

The five graves of the Francis family are situated together, surrounded by a white painted fence. Meanwhile, the other graves are randomly scattered to the north of the family’s gravesite.

Francis Lookout in Corinda offers a great picnic spot for those who want to have a quiet time under the shade of eucalyptus trees. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the city coupled with a piece of the suburb’s history.

Upcoming Kerbside Collection for Sherwood and Surrounding Suburbs: the Do’s and Dont’s for Scavengers

Brisbane City Council’s Kerbside Collection is coming to Sherwood and its surrounding suburbs including Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda, and Oxley on Monday, 4 June 2018.

The Kerbside Collection may be an annual event, but it still pays to check some of the good old advice on getting ready for the collection day. You can even get the Council’s free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to help you prepare for the event.

Read: Kerbside Collection for OWT Bridge Areas Upcoming: 4 Tips on How to Get Ready

Scavengers are not new to Kerbside Collection since they have been “operational” for years now. As they say, one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure, so who wouldn’t want to get useful stuff for free?

For creative scavengers, some of the stuff that is thrown out the kerb can easily be repurposed or upcycled into something new. Like this old television that has been upcycled into a fish tank.

Photo credit: CC-BY/Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar/Flickr

Or this fridge that has been transformed into a chic dog house.

Other scavengers also scour piles on the kerbside for copper that they can get from the discarded electronics. This is where some things get really dirty.

Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Alexas_Fotos / Pixabay

In the past, residents have been complaining about scavengers who pry their discarded electronics open in search for the money-making copper which can be sold for up to $7 per kilo. Whilst there is no problem with people trying to make money out of trash, the problems start when scavengers leave the pile of discarded metal they just opened scattered all over the place.

For scavengers who are ready to go out there for their loot, here are some friendly reminders for you before you hit the kerb.

Know when to go

Check the dates for the Kerbside Collection online so you can be updated with the collection dates for your area.

Come prepared

Take a ute or a truck so you can have room for the awesome stuff you might find.

Be considerate

Even if you’re only scavenging for copper from a pile of electronics and appliances, make sure to leave the pile as tidy as you can. There might be children running around the place and anything that’s broken can pose some serious hazard for them.

Keep other scavengers in mind

You might be inclined to only take what you need and break some stuff, but there are scavengers out there who might be able to repair those stuff and actually use them.

Scavenging can be helpful to a community since it is a great way to recycle unwanted things. Just remember to be mindful of your manners as you go about scavenging and have fun, you’ll never know what surprises could be out there.

AHPC Encourages Kids to Walk to School; Better Pedestrian Access to Corinda State School Remains an Issue

A mum from Seventeen Mile Rocks is at the forefront of a call for better pedestrian access to Corinda State School. Cliveden Avenue West is steep with no pathways or lighting.

Parents have been calling for upgrades on the avenue for three years already, and even labeled the site as dangerous, with bush on both sides and rocks on the shoulder of the road.

Active Travel

Just recently, the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC) at Victoria University released a report called “Active Travel: Pathways to a Healthy Future,” that recommended all levels of government to improve active access to schools. A high percentage of kids and young people are not getting the proper amount of physical activity. They have recommended that children should have an average of 60 minutes of physical activity daily.

AHPC is part of a coalition of 34 high-profile groups including the Cancer Council and Stroke Foundation, calling on the Federal Government to set obesity prevention as a national priority.

Three-Part Policy Framework

They also revealed that one quarter of all children and 29% of young people are overweight or obese. One of the reasons for this is the lack of opportunity to get enough daily exercise through the daily tasks that they do, which includes going to school, thus the design of the three-part policy framework to enable Australia to achieve national active school travel.

Building active environments adjacent to all schools that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists
Establish a national target for physical activity
Establishment of virtual knowledge hub for schools, communities and local governments to provide evidence and implementation information for active school travel initiatives

“We are now one of the world’s fattest nations with very high rates of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. We cannot stand by and accept such high levels of risk among Australia’s children when the evidence of what we can do is right in front of us,” said Rosemary Calder, director of AHPC.

Active school travel is one of the easiest ways to incorporate physical activity into the daily life of children.

Response To Cliveden West Avenue Concern

In response to the mum’s plea regarding the avenue, Cr Matthew Bourke plans to fund the works between Blackheath Rd and Ford Rd until boundaries changed, taking it off within the Jamboree Ward.

On the other hand, Cr Nicole Johnston of Tennyson ward said she will talk with the residents about the western section of the avenue.

Enjoy The Panoramic Views of the District at Francis Lookout Burial Ground in Corinda

If you want to know more about Corinda, you should definitely visit the heritage site of the Francis Lookout Burial Ground on Dewar Terrace.

The Francis family was one of the first families to settle in the suburb in 1862. They bought a 25-acre land to be used for farming and other agricultural use. Aside from the huge chunk of land, what makes it stand out is also the cemetery within that was established in 1863 following the death of their youngest son, Clement. Today, there are five graves of the Francis family that can be seen.

Other neighbouring families were also buried here, which are scattered randomly. The Francis family graves are located within a white fence.

An eye-catching structure on the site known as Lychgate was erected by Angela Francis in 1902. A blue disc above the entrance reads a message about the Francis family and what the lych-gate is for. This was Angela Francis’ personal memorial to her beloved husband and children.

Enjoy Your Summer at Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool Retro Party!

If you’re familiar with the now defunct West End’s Boundary St. Markets, you know how great those events can be. The man behind such success, David Bostock, is taking his brilliance and creativity to Corinda. He will be transforming Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool every fortnight into a retro party venue for some of the most enjoyable evenings this side of Brisbane.

The theme for his fortnightly swimming parties? Retro, complete with food trucks and music. Mr Bostock thinks that the Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool is the perfect place to host such events because people all over Brisbane usually come there to train.

The pool parties will be alternating between Dunlop and Yeronga Pool, another venue that he deems perfect for the concept. The parties will begin on the 9th of December at Corinda Avenue. Considering Mr Bostock’s track record for getting his concepts off the ground successfully, these parties will likely become a popular, regular feature this summer.

Join the party from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food will be available from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Party dates are as follows:

9 December
23 December
13 January
24 February
10 March
24 March

Same Same But Different In Corinda Still Rockin’ After a Year

Chef Kym Machin has been making a mark in the food industry in Brisbane. He first appeared in the dining scene in 2012 opening Urbane and then Spring, then later on established another one in the west, Bare Bones Society in partnership with his wife, Jade. Now, in Corinda, his restaurant Same Same But Different turns a year old.

The name of his restaurant implies a subtle change from his first ever restaurant concept. It’s pretty much the same but they have done some changes on the food, taking it to another level.

The monochromatic establishment on Oxley Road catches the eye and shades of red balances the theme of the place. It is spacious and light that has indoor and outdoor seating.

Photo credit: Same Same But Different / Facebook

They offer all-day breakfast such as the Morning Glory that consists of mandarin, camucamu and basil sorbet, aerated yoghurt, kefir jelly, acas and banana parfait.

You also have to try the Pablo Diablo with haloumi, potato, sour cream and hash cake, slow pulled roasted pork, avocado, shared corn and black bean salsa with spiced fried egg and green mole.

They also serve lunch. You can choose from delicious salads and hearty lunches that will fuel your energy throughout the day. Their poached free range chicken breast with pistachios, shaved fennel, ago, apple, celery, endive and organic apple cider is a must try!

They also have two signature house burgers – the Southern fried chicken burger and the Same Same beef burger.

The restaurant also offers kid’s meals, so there really is something for everyone here.

If you want to grab a cup of coffee, they source their coffee from Toby’s Estate. They also have a wide range of cold pressed juices, and other drinks that will keep you refreshed.

Of course, the place wouldn’t be complete without some delicious treats. Try their soft centered chock tart or apple tart tatin for that sweet kick!

Illegal Parking on Gray Avenue in Corinda Worsens

A resident in Gray Ave. in Corinda is complaining about the illegal parking that happens in front of his driveway.

Lately, residents have also seen an increase in the number of vehicle owners who illegally park on the said road, to the point that they are blocking most of the driveways of homeowners. To make matters worse, when residents ask the ones who park to move their vehicle, they get somewhat aggressive responses.

Living near the Corinda State High School also makes it worse. When there’s an event at the high school, things become even worse as congestion builds and more vehicles take up the road.

Since the start of this year, the Brisbane City Council has gotten two formal complaints relating to illegal parking on Gray Ave. They have already issued one infringement notice. They also aim to conduct further patrols of the area following the most recent complaint.

Such patrols are focused on school zones and surrounding streets to monitor illegal parking and the high school is included in their targeted enforcement site. They also added additional patrols during Term Two.

Brisbane Beats Melbourne As Most Liveable City; Corinda Ranks 6th as The Most Liveable Suburb in Australia

Brisbane residents – rejoice! New research has confirmed that Brisbane has now overtaken Melbourne in terms of liveability.

Brisbane is now the nation’s lifestyle capital with it being home to seven of the top ten most liveable suburbs in Australia. Corinda ranks sixth on the list. Other Brisbane suburbs on the list are Dutton Park (3rd), Spring Hill (4th), Kangaroo Point (5th), Indooroopilly (8th), and Fortitude Valley (10th).

The suburbs were ranked depending on ease of access to schools, beaches, CBD, parks whether by car or public transport. The findings were compiled here through their own online trends and Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

The Australia Statistical Geography Standard 2016 was used to calculate the distances within each suburb to the main lifestyle factors listed in the criteria.

Corinda boasts of well-painted parks, and is near Brisbane’s most affluent schools. The suburb’s green surroundings are also one of the things that attract people to the area. People get to have the best of everything within peaceful and quiet suburb surroundings.

Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist for the REA Group said that it is not a surprise to see the city dominating the most liveable list.

“We’ve always known Brisbane does have so many amazing lifestyle elements to it, but this proves it,” she said. She also mentioned that one of the reasons why Melbourne dropped down on the list is due to the population growth and infrastructure bottlenecks in various areas. She also said that it’s so easy to get around Brisbane since many of the lifestyle factors are found throughout the city.

Free Immunisation at Corinda Community Clinic

As flu season is seen to continue until the end of September, Brisbane residents are urged to get the proper precaution against flu and other serious diseases.

To address the threat of various diseases, Brisbane City Council is providing free immunisation for children, secondary school students and seniors until December 2017 at various community clinics across Brisbane.

Corinda is one of the suburbs selected to have a weekly community clinic to help the surrounding communities get protection from various diseases. The Corinda community clinic is open every Wednesday at the Corinda Bowls Club.

Bookings are not required to avail of immunisation services.

Upcoming Corinda Community Clinic Schedule

Clinic Address:	Corinda Bowls Club Hall Avenue, Corinda
Time:	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Dates:	September 6,,13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13

Children’s Immunisation

The Corinda community clinic provides free immunisation for children to protect them against dangerous diseases. Immunisation is available for Measles, Polio, Whooping Cough and Tetanus.

Children immunisation is for kids six weeks up to ten years of age. The service is available to community kids as well as international and interstate visitors. Children who are sick can still receive immunisation as long as the temperature is less than 38.5 degrees.

Student Vaccination

Immunisation is being provided to students to protect against different diseases. Year 7 students can get vaccinations for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Human Papillomavirus.

Year 10 students can get free Meningococcal ACWY vaccination via the School Immunisation Program. Community clinics can provide immunisation to teens aged 15 to 19 years if they miss their school vaccinations. Parents should receive an email or letter about options and vaccination due date to guide them on the strict timing between vaccine doses.

The National Health and Medical Research Council has put out vaccination schedules for Queensland. Click here to view the vaccination schedules.

Seniors’ Immunisation

Community members aged 65 years and above are encouraged to get vaccinated against pneumococcal and influenza. The free immunisation service is provided to all seniors, including international and interstate visitors.

Complete the consent form to avail of the immunisation service.

Find out more about the effects of diseases and the side effects of immunisation here.