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ST AUGUSTINE’S DOWN THE ROAD On the first Saturday of the month, Marian, Michael and various parishioners meet – but not at the church.

We gather at a cafe on Racecourse Road for Breakfast and More, a small parish group which began more than six years ago. We start with a chat, order breakfast - or just tea or coffee - then tackle the “More” of the title, our topic for the month. The idea is to have a completely open group: new parishioners, non- parishioners, neighbours, people who like to listen more than talk and people who like to express their views in a completely accepting environment. Our topics are not explicitly religious, so non churchgoing friends can also join in. Past topics include joy, fear, compassion, humility, friendship, forgiveness, gratitude, and addiction.

At our last meeting I asked the others what they like about these breakfasts. They mentioned getting to know fellow parishioners better, listening to other people’s opinions, interesting, stimulating topics that may not often be explored in everyday conversation, sharing thoughts and ideas with the Rector in an informal situation, discussing aspects of faith in depth, sharing others’ wisdom, exploring the ways our own faith and values inform our opinions, and a lot of light-hearted fun and laughter. Some people come every time, others just when they can make it. It’s still a small group, but there’s plenty of room to grow. We’d love to welcome you. Juliet Quinlan

DID YOU KNOW?

Brisbane’s first taxi company lives on today within the Black & White Cabs family. The Ascot Taxi Service was started in 1919 by Edmund William, Henry Beckman and Edward Roland Videan, from the Ascot Garage on Racecourse Road, with only one vehicle. By 1924 the fleet had grown to four vehicles; three Willys Knight tourers and an Overland, the first sedan taxi in Brisbane. At the cutting edge of innovation, Ascot Taxi Service was the leading company to introduce two-way radios in taxis.

Find out more online at: • http://www.racecourseroad.com.au/Home/History/tabid/54/Default.aspx • http://www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au/?q=perth/History

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