DAVID BANNERMAN - COMMUNITY TRIBUTES

David has supported Samford Museum since the formation of a museum subcommittee of the Progress Association (SDDPA) in 1980 during his time as president.

His donations to the collection of historical material held at Samford Museum include bound copies of his publication the South Pine Chronicle and a collection of associated photos. Photos and documents relating to some other major local events have also been shared eg the proposed South Pine River dam site (thankfully this idea was later quashed) and the restoration of the Farmers Hall.

Sunday 26th March 2023 Highvale Cricket Ground

comprehend – “deadline” and “word count”. Cut off was every second Friday but ultimately between 5 and 6pm on the Sunday I would receive a phone call asking if I could fit in the cricket results if he dropped them around immediately.

Oval Naming Ceremony @ 9.00am

When Samford Museum approached SDDPA with the idea of having digital copies of The Village Pump made, David approached his contacts within Queensland State Library and the project was taken care of.

LIVE CRICKET FROM 9.30am

Fundraising event for the local cricket competition.

When it came to the “Cherry” sailing stories, they would end up at least 1,200 words (up to four times the limit) with three or four photos (two or three photos more than the limit). No editing allowed. I always found room because it was David.