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Old Chrysler turns 100 When Williamstown’s Charmian Gaud and Ken Marriott went to a car auction in 2016, it was an old Renault they had their eyes on. But when the bidding finished, it was a much older car the couple drove away with. “We were caught in traffic and didn’t get there in time,” said Ms Gaud of how they missed out on the Renault. But with a bidding ticket to use and plenty of cars still available, Ms Gaud soon spotted an alternative – a 1924 Chrysler 6, which turns 100 this year. Ms Gaud said the car’s age was just part of its historical value. “At one time (famous opera singer) Dame Nellie Melba’s brother owned it and they put a heater in the floor near the back seat to make it more comfortable for Dame Nellie,” she said the car which was imported from the US by its first owner who lived in St Kilda. Those wanting a closer look can see it at Motors and Masterpieces at Melbourne Showground from November 22 to 24. Details: https://shorturl. at/2Gd4P Cade Lucas
Ken Marriott and Charmian Gaud of Williamstown with their 1924 Chrysler 6. (Damjan Janevski) 441188_02
Tunnel noise headaches By Cade Lucas Tenants at a Yarraville co-working space are growing frustrated with ongoing construction works for the West Gate Tunnel Project. Kindred Studios is situated on the corner of Harris and Whitehall streets in Yarraville, directly across the road from where construction works on the tunnel project have been taking place for more than two years. A bandroom, cafe, dance and drumming teachers and digital services providers are among the tenants at the studios and Star Weekly is aware of at least two who are seeking compensation from the West Gate Tunnel
Project for lost earnings and a number of others who are upset with continued delays and a lack of communication. Among them is Marmoset Digital owner Phillip Dean who is fed up with having a construction site just metres from where he works. “It can be extremely noisy as our office faces Hyde Street, so if they’re doing concreting works like grinding, it can be hard to concentrate,” Mr Dean said. “It’s been on and off for about two and a half years. I think everyone thought it would be well completed by now.” Running a digital business, Mr Dean is able to meet with many of his clients online, but said
face-to-face meetings were problematic. “When we’re trying to meet with them (clients) at our offices, it always ends up in some kind of drama, like someone loosing their way or having to lug their computer gear for 100 meters because they realise they can’t park.” Mr Dean said while he supported the tunnel project, communication between authorities and tenants had left a lot to be desired. “A more unified single point of contact would’ve made a huge difference.” A West Gate Tunnel Project spokesperson said they had worked with local businesses to minimise disruption as much as possible and would continue to do so.
“West Gate Tunnel construction in the area is expected to be finished over the next two months and we will continue to provide assistance to Kindred Studios and their tenants,” the spokesperson said, adding that Maribyrnong council was also undertaking works in the area. Maribyrnong council chief executive Celia Haddock confirmed road upgrades were taking place on nearby Cowper Street. “We’ve been working closely with all stakeholders including Kindred Studios to support visitors to continue to easily access their premises, including providing additional parking where possible,” Ms Haddock said.
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