Heritage
MELISSA Mobbs writes a hard to embrace opinion on the preservation of our built heritage (The Examiner, September 18).
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Few would question its value but we must all face the fact that it is impossible to preserve every crumbling ruin.
One also writes with the CH Smith building in mind.
Few cities in the world can boast such an eyesore.
The time and energy already expended over many years to keep this ruin, and it is a ruin of very limited significance, has gone beyond the realms of reasonable thinking.
In the past those entrusted with planning and commercial development have failed us miserably. Some buildings have been thrown up with no regard to our heritage streetscapes and in this area confusion still reigns almost supreme as a monument to bad taste.
We cannot however, correct past errors.
Funds to repair, restore and preserve are limited and we must decide which buildings are really significant enough to warrant our attention.
For years we neglected Willow Court at New Norfolk; a glorious Georgian building that pre-dates Port Arthur.
In this instance confusion certainly reigned supreme clearly indicating that were all totally out of touch with reality.
That in short, we could not distinguish
Heritage trash from treasure.
Might one ask where Willow Court stands on a list of significant: heritage that might on its last page mention the CH Smith building?
Are we better served by reason than misguided emotional irrationality?
Len Langan, Longford.
Homeless
AS A long-term homeless person and grateful for The Examiner’s Winter Relief Appeal, I do feel (speaking from experience) that the CEO Sleepout should run for a week.
Braving the elements for one night doesn’t give much of an idea of what it’s like all year.
The CEOs should also have to front up to places like the Salvation Army for handouts like we do, and rely on the public health system … good luck.
A.R. Trounson, Needles.
DIGITAL REVOLUTION
THE digital revolution in Australia is here (The Examiner, September 21) and the opportunities it presents are boundless.
Built on the strong digital infrastructure and technical skills of our people it will drive our economy.
It is great to see the likes of Mike Cruse from Definium Technologies in Launceston kicking goals for our state.
This local business is displaying to everyone the opportunities in IT and entrepreneurship.
The electronic board sensors developed by Mr Cruse are not only being used for local applications, such as pumping stations at a dairy farm at Bridport, the technological expertise of this company has allowed for the exporting of their product to other parts of the world including Bangladesh, ensuring food security for local populations.
Definium Technologies is a beacon for opportunities in the IT sector in our state.
Congratulations and keep up the great work.
The opportunities are clearly boundless.
Senator Helen Polley, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader (Tasmania).
MATES
M.A.T.E.S. (mental illness and their equal supporters) is an Australian Red Cross initiative that helps to reconnect socially isolated individuals back into the community, through companionship and support.
I would like to encourage more Tasmanians to volunteer with the program and for those in need of a good listener, not to be afraid to ask for "mate" to hang out with.