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On The Radar
LAST HOUSE BLOCKS Rathmines Catalina Festival

Rathmines, NSW, 19 May

This popular annual event attracts thousands of flying boat
IN HARRISVILLE enthusiasts and families who come together to celebrate the
Catalina and rich history of Rathmines WWII RAAF Base. By
1941 this was the largest RAAF flying boat facility and home to
more than 3,000 personnel during WWII. 332 Airmen from the
base lost their lives in flying boat operations during the war.
The festival is one of the largest in Lake Macquarie.
Entertainment for the whole family including live music,
classic car show and shine, market stalls, kids’ activities and
more in a commemorative nod to Rathmines' unique history.
Highlight of the festival is the spectacular air show featuring
a formation aerobatic display.
The F-35A JSF, is scheduled to appear at the RAAF Edinburgh
All profits from the festival will be used to build a hangar Air Show.
and museum to house a restored Catalina and serve as a
community centre, recognising the rich military history of RAAF Edinburgh Air Show
Rathmines Park. www.rathminescatalinafestival.com Elizabeth, Adelaide

Paris Air Show 09-10 November
Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France, 17-23 June With the theme - ‘From Vickers Vimy to 5th Generation’,
This event, over a hundred years old, is the largest and the Air Show will offer everything for aviation and history
longest-running aerospace trade show in the world. Since its enthusiasts. The RAAF’s newest fighter aircraft, the F35A
launch, the Show has been at the very heart of developments Joint Strike Fighter, will make an appearance. There will also
in the global aerospace market. be a display commemorating the first flight across the world
from England to Australia by brothers, Ross and Keith Smith
The Show will bring together all the players in the global in 1919 – the Epic Flight.
aviation industry around the latest technological innovations.
The first four days will be reserved for trade visitors, followed www.eventbrite.com.au/e/display-at-the-raaf-edinburgh-
by three days open to the general public. https://siae.fr/en/ airshow-tickets-54680453709 epicflightcentenary.com.au

RELEASING THE NEXT STAGES OF LAND

- MARY STREET HARRISVILLE – SCENIC RIM

Harrisville is an historic town in the Scenic Rim Region less Grammar School, West Moreton and Bremer High.
than 60 minutes West of Brisbane. Warrill Creek, a tributary The next stages of residential land are soon to be released
of the Bremer River, passes through the western parts of the and are within walking distance to most of these amentities.
town. Neighbouring towns include Kalbar, Warrill View, Peak 31 blocks of various sized land is open for expressions of
Crossing, Mutdapilly and the Heart of the Scenic Rim-Boonah interest. Applications for two new roads and power and town
is just 20 minutes’ drive. It’s a fertile region that produces a water connections are expected to be complete by the end
bounty of fruit, vegetables, wines, milk and gourmet products of October 2019.
such as olives, cheese, jams and relishes – and the region Local Real Estate Agent Ricky Quinn has lived in Harrisville
offers food and wine lovers a range of experiences, with all of her life and is happy to assist in all your Real Estate
• Build your dream home in Historic Harrisville relaxed café dining, hotel dining and winery experiences. needs, she is lead agent for this charming country town and
• Releasing the next stages. Expressions of interest will secure your preferred lot. Once you visit and explore the township of Harrisville also services the surrounding areas. If you are interested in
(completion date to be confirmed) you will be sure to enjoy what’s on offer and like many, building a new home in this gorgeous rural setting, you can
• Town water, power & lovely outlook. may even want to live there! Servicing this quaint town are secure a block by calling your Local Agent Ricky Quinn.
• Various Prices: Stage 6 $165,000, Stage 3, 4, 5 $185,000, Stage 7 $225,000 local businesses including a general store, post office, café,
• Walk to amenities: Hotels, Cafe, Post Office, General Store, Primary School & Hair Salons. mechanic, hair salons, two hotels, police station, fire brigade,
primary school, two playgrounds, several churches, winery,
• 20 minutes to Amberley RAAF Base, under an hour to Brisbane. antique store, artist, LED lighting studio, with community
groups such as The School of Arts Hall (which can be hired
Contact Ricky Quinn 0418 756 836 out for functions), CWA, Lions Club and Womens Shed,
ricky@ithinkproperty.com.au | www.ithinkproperty.com.au other services include High School buses for Boonah High
ithink Property, Circ 160, 160 Brisbane St, Ipswich School and Ipswich High Schools ie. St Mary’s, St Edmond’s,

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