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Dirty Janes Canberra

ntique collectors Australia-wide, along with fans of Mittagong’s The Shed and Bowral’s beloved Dirty Janes, will be familiar with the dynamic father-daughter duo that is Athol Salter and Jane Crowley. Joined by Jane’s husband Robert in 2015, the respected team have an exciting new venture opening in the nation’s capital as of March this year. Situated on a half hectare of land in Fyshwick, the 1960s ex-government building will be reimagined, “to bring our visitors a special mixture of vintage grandeur and quirky upcycling,” says Jane. More than 85 specially selected stallholders will set up shop in the 2000-square-metre building, selling wares such as painted furniture, designer jewellery, second-hand clothing, regional artworks, collectables from places like Europe, North America and Japan, plus farmhouse finds from the outback and even fresh flowers. Surrounding vegie patches, chooks, goats and a garden shed are sure to delight local customers. “I grew up in Canberra — it was a logical step for our business. It’s a beautiful city and we felt there was a real need to bring some more vintage shopping to the residents