NO MORE Brickworks

[the big bang]

Todays report in the Advertiser may not be entirely correct ?
Ive been informed that about 33% of the Brickworks area is still controlled by the Council ?
Woolworths about 66% is away from the Kiln and market area ?
There is understandably plenty happening behind the scenes, and just maybe a lifeline for the popular market ?

pretty much what ash man said up there ^^^

[Brucetiki]

Haven't been to the Brickworks in about 12 years. Even back then the place was decrepit and run down.

Anything will be an improvement on the site.

[JK]

how often do people go to the brickworks these days??

once a year at most??

Used to love the can-am cars (or whatever they were called) .. About that long ago.

[Psyber]

how often do people go to the brickworks these days??
once a year at most??

I've never been there..

[stan]

Todays report in the Advertiser may not be entirely correct ?
Ive been informed that about 33% of the Brickworks area is still controlled by the Council ?
Woolworths about 66% is away from the Kiln and market area ?
There is understandably plenty happening behind the scenes, and just maybe a lifeline for the popular market ?

bahahhaha that would be a first wouldnt it

[Dog_ger]

Probably should have happened 20 years ago. In fact I dont think any merchandise at the stalls changed in the last 20 years.

Agreed.

The hole in the ground should be brought up to ground level....

[mal]

Decent crowd today at the Brickworks
Some traders did OK
Picked up a few top quality inexpensive records and a print of the Betting Ring at Flemington racecourse in 1887
Bought a Tubby Justice album for a steal at $1

A couple of the traders I chatted with still had no idea if the BW will continue trading
Nick Xenephon is campaigning for the stall holders , and one stall holder was praising the great man

One stall holder is selling a a Sherrin footy signed by the Glenelg Footballers on the late 1990s
Mention my name for a 10% discount on the footy
Dont mention my name and get a 20% discount

Regards
Save the Brickworks

[Booney]

Is the Arabic show store still there mal? Get some very,very nice pointy white immitation crocodile skin shoes there.

[Lightning McQueen]

Is the Arabic show store still there mal? Get some very,very nice pointy white immitation crocodile skin shoes there.

He did

[Lightning McQueen]

Last time I was there I seen a 70+ year old walking around in his newly purchased Marilyn Manson t-shirt.

[Dog_ger]

Last time I was there I seen a 70+ year old walking around in his newly purchased Marilyn Manson t-shirt.

Ya should have yelled out.... Is That You, Dog_ger...

[Lightning McQueen]

Last time I was there I seen a 70+ year old walking around in his newly purchased Marilyn Manson t-shirt.

Ya should have yelled out.... Is That You, Dog_ger...

[mighty_tiger_79]

in the news again, doesnt look good for stall holders

[Gozu]

I haven't been to the Brickworks in probably a good 20 years but thinking about going one final time this weekend.

What kind of stalls do they have there now, still little cheap trinkets and things like that?

Have they got much in the way of food for lunch and a coffee?

[The Sleeping Giant]

Brickworks were crap anyway. Bury the crap.

[Sploosh]

Yep, they had some rubbish, but it's pretty sad that Woolworths want to just raze everything and replace it with a woolworths, a Big Woolworths and a woolies-alcohol shop, plus control and make sure we get the same few chain stores. Good grief, how about a better range, variety, instead of the same shopping centre replicated in every suburb?

[Gozu]

I went to the Brickworks today and it's a lot more rubbishy now than when I last was there. A lot of dodgy looking types walking around the joint too. Managed to buy a pouch of Bank tobacco (last one left ) from the tobacco stall there though and got a yiros & coffee from a greek food shop there although I think I'm paying for that one now lol

Nothing there really worth buying and despite how run down it is and the lack of stalls now it's at least got some sort of character and offers something a little different but like hell we need another bloody Woolies.

[holden78]

Its joke

[zipzap]

I only used to go there to buy goat occasionally from the halal butchers there...but had to shield my kids' eyes from the atrocities behind the glass amp;

[Gozu]

A PUBLIC plaza with restaurants, cafes and specialty shops is being considered by West Torrens Council to replace the Brickworks Markets.

In a recent letter to Brickworks traders(Thursday, April 12) West Torrens Council chief executive Terry Buss, referring to intentions for the land, said the site should be a “vibrant, active area incorporating a mix of uses including restaurants, shops and commercial activity operating beyond normal business hours.”

The letter stated the council also was considering removing the market shed attached to the State Heritage-listed kiln.

“Non-original structures attached to or immediately abutting the kiln or chimney will be removed to improve the integrity and prominence of the State Heritage Place,” the letter said.

Council staff last month told traders they were not prepared to offer a lease extension to stallholders after the 18-month development of an $85 million Woolworths complex adjacent to the markets.

http://weekly-times-messenger.whereiliv ... rickworks/