Our son Martin lives in a 2 bedroom unit I own. It is part of a 18 unit block. When my wife and I bought the unit some ten years ago we never envisioned the problems it has given us. This block is in a low socio-economic area and has problems both from within and without. The rear steel fence is kicked in/out either from tenants using the gap as a easy path to the local shopping centre or youth breaking in to damage vehicles etc.
Last night one of the tenants who is know to break down the rear fence decided to seriously bash his partner. The screams and foul language brought out nearby tenants who demanded that he stop beating his partner. He made numerous threats to the bystanders until the police arrived. The woman was taken by ambulance to hospital and the man to the police station. He will probably not be charged with assault as in many of these situations the partner is either afraid to prefer charges or needs the support of even a violent partner.
Martin is concerned he will be a target of this violent man. It is not politic to mention that this is an indigenous couple. Enough of this drama.
And now something nice. A 1928 Hudson. Quality car which would still look good on today’s roads.
This pic is from Shorpy, the 100 year old photoblog. Well worth a look and free subscription for a daily posting of interesting photos with a story.
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