Advertising feature
Every day for 17 years the premises of Capalaba Complete Self Storage has operated under the vision of the Union Jack, Commonwealth Star and Southern Cross.
The Australian flag has waved proudly above the business serving as a well-known landmark in the suburb.
While hoisting the flag might seem a not-so-significant part of their business, for owners John and Catherine Stynes, and manager Sam Carty, it is significant.
“We love Australia and the Australian way of life,” he said.
After 17 years of flying the flag proudly along Redland Bay Road, being acknowledged was an unbelievable honour."
- Sam Carty, manager Capalaba Self Storage
“For a start, flying the flag is patriotic and it has been a great flag for a great country since it was first designed in a competition back in 1901.
“We try to fly the flag every day where possible, but some circumstances prevent us from raising or lowering, especially on days with huge winds.
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“We now are looking at a light facing up to the flag to light it up at night,” Mr Carty said. Earlier this year, Complete Self Storage were invited by lord mayor Graham Quirk to attend a ceremony in celebration of the 116th birthday of the national flag at Brisbane City Hall.
During the event, attended by dignities including the deputy mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner, president of the Australian National Flag Association of Queensland Allan Pigeon AM and members of the military, the business was named as a sole award winner of the day.
It was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Australian National Flag Association for its dedication to displaying and flying the flag.
The award came as a shock, Mr Carty said.
“After 17 years of flying the flag proudly along Redland Bay Road, being acknowledged was an unbelievable honour,” he said.
“We were very humbled by the presentation by the Australian National Flag Association of Queensland, especially being presented at Brisbane City Hall in front of many dignitaries.”
This presentation was accepted by Mr Carty and Liz Carty on behalf of the Stynes.
- Capalaba Complete Self Storage is a proud locally owned business. When you are looking for storage space with flexible rental periods contact (07) 3823 1000.