Buderim has been an established and thriving mountainous community for 150 years this year and the Rotary Club of Buderim is celebrating with respect and dignity and a whole lot of laughs as they present the return of the Our Heritage in Verse, 2012 Bush Poets Concert at The Buderim War Memorial Hall on March 11^th with the yarn-spinning banter unraveling from 2-6pm.

Australian bush poetry is in our heritage and brings a knowing smile and familiar feeling of nostalgia to those whose ears it falls upon.  With 5 award winning, highly hilarious and very charismatic bush poets gracing the stage, the Our Heritage in Verse, 2012 Bush Poets Concert is on track to be even better than last year.

Part of what makes this year’s poetry event so special is that the Heritage Library is embracing the 150 year celebration of Buderim by displaying a photographic history of Buderim from the late 1800’s through to today with the story of families, industry, local trade and culture being depicted through the awe-inspiring photo collection.  A digital display of the historical photos will be available to view at the event.

The avid Bush Poets who will spellbind poetry-loving event attendees, include 2006 Queensland Poetry Champion, Anita Reed, Woodford Folk Festival regular and renowned poet, Long John Best, 2005 Australian Bush Poet Champion, Ron Liekfelt, 2003 Australian Bush Poet Champion, Noel Stallard and written poetry competition queen, Glenny Palmer.

 In addition, those attending will be entertained by the Sunshine Coast’s iconic musicians, Ken O’Flaherty and Billy Clemens, playing Australian bush and folk music.

The afternoon of side-splitting Australian Poetic entertainment costs $25 per person and $20 per concession.  All proceeds from the concert will go to support the Springs of Hope Children’s Home, Maralal Samburu Kenya.  Raffles with a fantastic array of prizes, tea, coffee and finger food will all be available at the event to assist with the Rotary Club of Buderim fundraising efforts.

 For more information phone Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom at 07 5444 3392

We need helpers to distribute them this Saturday (or any day) – will you help?
If you can deliver some to homes in your area, call John Kleinschmidt on 5453 7465

Watch your letter box for a free copy of this limited edition  booklet, which outlines the various special interest groups affiliated with the Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA). You can pick up an advance copy at the Old Post Office in Burnett Street, the headquarters of the BWMCA.

Support the BWMCA and help keep Buderim’s Community Spirit vibrant and real! In the centre is a pullout application form, so you can join your Community Association.

Remember . . . YOU ARE THE COMMUNITY! So stand up and be counted.

Buderim Historical Society (BHS)

To celebrate 150 years of Buderim, a photographic competition is open, in which entrants must submit two photographs of a Buderim location, one past and one present.
The ‘present’ photo must be of some location in Buderim.  It will be compared with the ‘past’ photo of approximately the same location.

Anyone can enter and it’s fun!

Click here to download an Entry Form

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. The photographs must depict images from within the current Buderim boundaries.

2. The ‘present’ in this competition is defined as a photograph taken, on or after 01 January 2012.

3. The ‘past’ in this competition is defined as 1960 or earlier.

4. ‘Past’ photos may be sourced from personal collections, the Sunshine Coast Regional Library at Nambour or the Buderim Historical Society (BHS).  A copy fee may apply, and the image remains the property of the owner.

5. Photographs – both ‘past’ and ‘present’ – may be submitted in either black and white, or colour.

6. There must be no digital manipulation apart from basic enhancement of the ‘past’ or ‘present’ images.

7. Photographic entries will only be accepted in printed format. They must be 8 x10 in size, mounted but not framed. The back of the mount of each photo must be labelled with:

• The name of the entrant

• The category entered

• Details about when and where the photograph was taken

8. A valid return email address must be provided by all entrants for ease of correspondence. BHS will make all reasonable efforts to deliver prizes to the winning entrants.

9. Submissions, with accompanying entry form, may be mailed to:

Photographic Competition

Buderim Historical Society Inc.

PO Box 769

Buderim Qld 4556

  OR

The entry may be handed to the Volunteers at Pioneer Cottage, 5 Ballinger Cres, Buderim,

Monday to Saturday between 11 am and 3 pm.

10. For all inquiries, call 5445 1341 or collyburl@dodo.com.au

11. Entry is open to all, except employees and immediate families of the Judges.

12. The competition is only open to amateur photographers. ‘Amateur’ is defined as someone who is not currently earning their primary or regular income as a photographer.

13. The competition commences at 9am Sunday 1st January 2012 and closes at 3pm AEST, Saturday 21st April 2012.

14. Up to three entries per person are permitted but each entrant can only win one prize.

15. Each of the 3 categories of entry (under age 18, aged 18 or over, or current photographic student), will have two cash prizes – first prize $100 and second prize $50.

16. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed and signed copy of the entry form. Entries will not be returned.

17. The ‘present’ image must be the participant’s own work.

18. The judges’ decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into.

19. Incomprehensible, illegible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.

20. Due to an expected large number of submissions, we cannot acknowledge receipt of entries.

21. Copyright of the ‘past’ image remains with the owner of the image.

22. BHS reserves the right to exhibit and publish all entries within the context of the competition. Short listed photographs will be exhibited in the Buderim Community Information Centre (BWMCA’s Old Post Office) and subsequently shown at the Pioneer Cottage for the Back to Buderim celebrations.

23. All entrants authorise BHS to add the entered images to its collection. Entries may be displayed on BHS promotional material and web site. In all such cases, every reasonable effort will be made to acknowledge the source of the photograph(s).

24. BHS will not be liable for any images lost or damaged during submission. It is the photographer’s responsibility to maintain copies of their work.

25. BHS reserves the right to request the winner to provide proof of identity, prior to distribution of the prize.

26. Should less than six entries be received in either the Under 18 section or Photography Student section, BHS reserves the right to eliminate that section and move the entries in that section into the Open section.

27. No responsibility is accepted by BHS for late, lost or misdirected entries.

28. BHS reserves the right to refuse or reject any entry that fails to comply with the conditions mentioned above.

Terms and Conditions of Entry

By entering into this competition, you agree to the Entry Requirements above and these Terms and Conditions.

This competition is being run by Buderim Historical Society Inc,

P O Box 769, Buderim Qld 45556

 Three generations of the Richardson family: Lyn, Ian and Jennifer in Buderim’s Foote Sanctuary

Lyn Richardson is a Buderim local through and through and attended Buderim Mountain State School. Lyn had three children with her husband, and her daughter Margaret and son Ian still live in the area. The proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of three is the descendant of the original founders of Buderim’s Foote Sanctuary. In 1948 Lyn’s uncle Arnold Foote and father Hubert Foote gave 17 acres to the Buderim Community Centre for the formation of the park, which would commemorate the loyalty and sacrifice of the men of Buderim who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

It was originally named Eric Joseph Park in honour of their brothers killed in war. In 1963 the first Foote Sanctuary committee was formed to transform the forest in to the oasis it is today. Lyn also revealed there was a bush fire in 1966 which swept through a third of the sanctuary which highlighted the need for fire breaks. “In 1966 tree planting was well established with only indigenous varieties being used at first which had to be watered by hand from drums,” Lyn said. “As Buderim became a residential area, many retired folk made it their home and gave generous financial donations. Membership cost two shilling per year and rose to 80. “So now we have a place of quietness for folks to meet and enjoy the surroundings, it is heritage worth maintaining.”

Curtsey of the Buderim Chronicle.

As well as beautifully photographed scenes of flora, fauna and village life, the dates of all the main events throughout the 150^th Anniversary year are highlighted.

There is also a strong reminder of the association between Buderim’s unique manager and mentor of town affairs, the War Memorial Community Association and its B150 Committee’s role in preparing the celebration of the sesqi –centenerary.

As well as being sold at the Old Post Office, copies are being offered in bulk to all of Buderim’s businesses and voluntary organisations.

One of the stated objects of B150 is to provide fundraising opportunities for BWMCA affiliated groups and for Buderim businesses.

To this end the calendars will be offered for sale in bulk numbers – 40 to a box – at $6 a copy to be sold on for a retail price of $10, thus creating a mark up profit to benefit the business houses and voluntary organisations who offer the calendar for sale to the public.

The calendar is also expected to fulfil a vital role of providing an excellent gift and “message from Buderim “role for posting to friends throughout Queensland, interstate and overseas. An envelope is provided with each calendar.

B150 Chair Simon Whittle said he especially wanted to thank the volunteers who have assisted in the production of the calendar and who will continue to assist by arranging the marketing.

Supplies of the calendar can be provided by Jenny Cant 5445 4048 and Robyn Edwards 5456 1943

Click on either of these links to view:

2012 CALENDAR B150

B150 Merchandise sheet

A special morning tea will be held next month for these Buderim legends and their families as a lead up to the official presentation on Australia Day 2012.

• Born or living on Buderim prior to the end of World War 2- August 1945 . This area includes Mons , Tanawha , Forest Glen and North Buderim. ( Present day area code 4556 )
• Still living on or near Buderim or at least on the Near North Coast ( present day Sunshine Coast ) 

Personal Details of Nominated Person

• Full Name :
• Parents’ Names :
• Place of Birth :
• Date of Birth :
• School Attended :
• Present Address :
• Phone Number ( optional ):
• Mobile Number ( optional ):
• Email Address ( optional ):

Your role as a Living Legend

All nominations to be sent by mail , fax or email to the offices of the BWMCA at :

Postal : B150 Committee

         BWMCA

         PO Box 156

         Buderim . 4556.

Fax: 07 5477 0946

Email : rgedwards@ozemail.com.au

** The BWMCA “ Living Legends” sub committee will contact successful applicants by mail in May- June , 2011 to discuss fully the types of activities that these honoured citizens will be offered to attend or participate in. The personal circumstances and wishes of all successful applicants will be totally respected. 

 The B150 timeline project seeks to answer these questions and (with additional research) create an illustrated timeline of community organisations in Buderim, from the early years of the community in the 1870s, up to the present.

 The research will provide the basis for an exhibition. The responses from BWMCA organisations will contribute to the big picture of community life in Buderim.

The Buderim Historical society is researching the history of organisations prior to the creation of the Buderim War memorial community Centre-, as it was originally known.

Henry Thompson, a student who has recently arrived from England for a gap year of community work and cricket and will be researching the Nambour chronicle to find out about past organisations.  Records of old organisations are scarce, and some may only known through living memories. So the help of Buderim’s Living Legends is also being sought.

 If you know of an Buderim organisation that no longer exists, or would like to contribute photos or stories of Buderim organisations, or have any questions about the B150 timeline project email B150timeline@gmail.com or phone Meredith Walker 5445 1914

What are the stories that make up the 150 years of community spirit? What was Buderim like before European settlement and how was it used by Indigenous people of the Sunshine Coast, the Gubbi Gubbi?  What is Buderim’s environmental and social history?  Who are some of the people who have lived on Buderim?

These are some of the questions to be addressed in a series of newspaper articles that will run fortnightly in the Buderim Chronicle and other local newspapers during the B150 year.

 Ideas for articles are being sought. What would you like to know about the history of Buderim?  Perhaps you could provide a story? No aspect of history is out-of-bounds!

You can email your ideas to Buderimhistory@gmail.com or contact Sue Simon 5445 6634