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Honouring An Unsung Hero @ Kedron’s Lutwyche Cemetery

Early this year, the grave of the Australian War Hero Robert Edward McCormack at Kedron’s Lutwyche Cemetery was identified by Bribie Island RSL sub-branch vice-president Robert Hazelwood using details provided by McCormack’s family and a lot of careful research.

Who is Robert Edward McCormack?

Robert Edward McCormack was just 18 when he was sent to fight in France and Egypt during World War I. He had been a victim of gassing during the conflict and had also been admitted to an English hospital due to pneumonia. He managed to survive and make it through the war.

When World War II began, McCormack and several soldiers were deployed overseas. He was deployed in Papua New Guinea because he insisted to fight for Australia again.

After the war, he came back home to his wife and 11 children in Chermside. Sadly, he died after five years, in a motorcycle accident in Sydney. His family struggled to pay for his headstone, because the government was unable to give him a proper ceremony since the cause of his death was not war-related.

“When he died we were actually living out of an old American Army base; we had no money, we were pretty poor and mum never had money for a headstone … The way we used to know where the grave was is we counted the fourth row down and the third grave along, there was a slight depression in the ground,” McCormark’s son, Leo, said.

Brave Men Remain Unidentified

World War I Soldiers
(Photo credit: Names Faces from the Past/Flickr)

The Lutwyche Cemetery in Kedron opened in 1878 for the war soldiers from World Wars I and II, covering 15 acres of land. This is also the home of the numerous unmarked graves of Returned Service Personnel. Just like McCormack, they were not given proper ceremony by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Per current legislation, proper ceremonies should only be given to soldiers who had died from war-related injuries.

Mr. Hazelwood wants to help the descendants of these soldiers. He successfully conducted research on the unmarked grave of McCormack and made replicas of medals that McCormack never received. These were presented during a military service that McCormack never had 67 years ago.

After seeing how important his efforts were to the family, Mr. Hazelwood is determined to help more families with veteran descendants that may be buried in the Lutwyche Cemetery. He is inviting the families to come forward and contact him. According to him, many families could be eligible for Australian war grave financial assistance.

“These people need to be recognised as they are our national treasure,” Mr. Hazelwood said.

The Brook Run in Kedron Urges Community to be Aware of Charity Involvement

Since 2014, the Brook Run has been bringing healthy, challenging fun run events to picturesque Kedron Brook. This year, they are bringing the “fun back in the run” with the same mission of bringing people together and promoting healthy lifestyles.

The Brook Run in Kedron will have different categories with different awards and prizes: 5k-run and 10k-run for men, ladies, and corporate teams; and 2k-run for kids.

The 10k-run is for individuals or corporate teams with fit and athletic body-type that wishes to challenge themselves. This can also be a practice for athletes who will be participating in a marathon.

The 5k-run is the race of everyone. Participants can either run, walk, or walk with pets, where anyone, regardless of age and fitness abilities, can join.

The Kids Colour Run will help children understand the benefits of running and give them the chance to help the cause in their own little way.

Run not just for fun, but run for a cause.

Brook Run’s goal is to extend a helping hand and raise awareness about the various charities that it will help.

AEIOU

AEIOU Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2005. Its goal is to provide early intervention to children with autism through high-quality therapy. The program helps children with autism to develop communication, connection, and independence.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

All creature, great or small, should be cared for. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a community-based charity working to prevent animal cruelty and abuse. Dating back to 1871, the first RSPCA in Australia was established in Australia. Today, there are eight member societies in the country.

Camp Quality

The main purpose of Camp Quality is to provide a better and happy life for children, 0-13 years of age, diagnosed with cancer. The charity operated since 1983 in providing a bigger smiles to these children. Although the Camp Quality Queensland office is in Bowen Hills, it supports all Brisbane suburbs including Kedron, and the rest of Queensland.

Register Now!

Participants to the Brook Run will receive their race pack including a tee shirt and other important kit. The Brook Run will be held on 28th of May. The event times are: 10k-run at 7 a.m., 5k-run at 8:15 a.m., and Kids Colour Run at 9 a.m. Presentations will follow after the races.

For further information and updates on the prizes, check the event’s website.

Upper Kedron Embraces Urbanisation as New Residential Developments Emerge

The Cedar Woods development finally begins construction on Upper Kedron, despite several disputes that plagued the project in 2014. The controversial residential development has been scaled back to 980 units, instead of the initial 1,350 residential lots submitted by Innov8 Property to the Upper Kedron City Council.

Residents of the suburb are embracing the change, while others are leaving the community as urbanisation begins to transform the neighbourhood.

Community’s Prior Concerns on Upper Kedron’s Cedar Wood Development

Population issues and environmental impacts are a few of the concerns of Upper Kedron’s community over the said project. Prior to the City Councils approval for the project, it had received over 1000 objections due to the said concerns.

Local business owners like Angeline Moes of Moes’ Costume Hire sees Upper Kedron as an ideal community for raising kids. However, as construction begins, a notable increase in traffic and new people starting to find new homes in the suburb might bring inevitable changes for which the community may not be prepared.

Having large trucks and bulldozers in and out of the usually sleepy suburb, together with all the dust and noise that comes with the construction, has pushed some citizens to move out, while others resorted to having their properties appraised.

Urbanisation Touches Upper Kedron’s Quiet Life

Although the construction project was highly criticized during its conceptualization, an increase in local sales was observed after the initial launch of the project. Several roads have also been upgraded as a part of the local planning scheme improvements that came with the new residential estate.

Rebekah Trevor, owner of The Olive Branch Nursery sees the development as a positive improvement in the area. Innov8 Property’s massive development in the suburb is by far the biggest transformation the area will experience in its 35-year history. Trevor is excited to see what these developments will offer as new families and couples start living in the suburb.

The Cedar Woods development may have been an overwhelming change for some of the citizens of Upper Kedron. However, most of its people are excited to see what this new development offers, as the quaint and quiet suburb welcomes new families and opportunities within its walls.

Photo Credit: Cedar Wood Development/Brisbane Development

Farm House Pays Tribute to Fresh Food Producers

A new café and restaurant has opened in Kedron with an aim to pay tribute to family farms and fresh food producers.

Located at the old site of Farmer Joe’s, the Farm House Kedron serves delicious and healthy dishes using ingredients sourced from local and regional fresh food producers and dairy farms.

The Farm House is sort of a continuation of the farm house theme of Farmer Joe’s, which was forced to close in 2009 to make way for construction of a new road. The food venue offers its own twist on classic breakfast favourites and traditional comfort foods.

Fresh, Healthy Menu

A typical breakfast at The Farm House Kedron will help guests meet required fruit and vegetable intake.

Owners Amanda and John Scott want their restaurant to be part of the solution to health problems by providing healthy options to its guests.

A recent study by CSIRO indicated that 4 out of 5 Australians are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. A big factor contributing to this issue is people’s search for convenience.

People tend to eat out more and when they do, they don’t get as many vegetable or fruit options. This is one health issue that farm-to-fork restaurants such as The Farm House aim to address.

Supporting Local Farmers

The restaurant’s objective is to take fresh farm produce to the table without much fuss. At the same time, the Farm House is providing much needed support for regional and local farmers.

Top quality ingredients used in the kitchen come from farms in the southeast. The couple hopes to add more local farmers to its list of suppliers.

Amanda is pleased at how locals have responded to the opening of the café and restaurant this month. The plan was to open quietly, but it came to a point where they ran out of seats and food to serve during the soft launch.

The Farm House Kedron is located at 9 Somerset Road in Kedron. It serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday and from 7am to 3 pm on weekends.

To find out more about the Farm House, visit their website at www.farmhousekedron.com.au.

Get directions to Farm House Kedron.

Dog Friendly Café Lets Kedron Pet Lovers Enjoy Time With Furry Friends

With a growing number of pet friendly cafés in the neighbourhood, Kedron locals are getting to enjoy eating out with their furry friend.

One such café according such hospitality to pet dogs is Nana and Da’s, a licensed café in Kedron. Nana and Da’s has an outdoor dining area where pets are allowed.

Many locals are also pet owners, so after they walk their pets, they head over to the café to enjoy a meal or a sip of coffee. Nana and Da’s owner noticed that the outdoor dining area has become popular among dog owners.

Nana and Da’s, located at Homebush Rd, Kedron, serves home-style food and coffee to customers. Your four-legged friend will feel welcome as they have a water bowl at the front to quench your pet’s thirst.

Get directions to Nana and Da’s.