PUBLIC INVITATION INAUGURAL BANNERMAN CUP RIP DAVID BANNERMAN

David delivered the articles personally with the files on a USB – never by email. I think it was so we could have a chat about the latest Samford happenings. David loved a chat!

Food and beers available for sale on the day.

David was keenly interested in the construction of Private Percy Cash Pedestrian bridge. During the preparation of the site, he noticed an interesting iron bark pylon from the original bridge had been removed from the riverbed. Thanks to David’s interest in preserving history, and negotiations by Museum members, the pylon is now displayed in the front garden of Samford Museum.

With others, David was a driving force for establishing the Farmers Hall after it was scavenged from Lutwyche. David took his turn as Progress Association President and during his time the Village Pump continued its expansion to the current excellent paper.

Another of David’s subtle activities was for the support of Jack Mitchell’s concept of planting tree lots where there was waste land. I believe one of the first plantations was at the Samford Waste Facility.

In his later years, David was an active participant at Progress Association meetings and I always found his suggestions and criticisms salient and constructive.

Here was a man who as a citizen did not just talk but actively engaged in improving society. Although my engagement with him was usually at the Waste Facility, having a discussion on what could or should be done, I always found him entertaining and I have been privileged to know him.

Bob Backhouse

I first met David in the mid 90’s when I joined the Progress Association. This is where I learnt of David’s commitment to Samford – keeping a close eye on proposed changes and respecting its history. For many years residents have read David’s cricket articles and his sailing stories in The Village Pump.

There are three words David could not

In the 80’s to early 90’s, David was a volunteer firefighter and part of the management committee in the Samford Fire Brigade. A couple of years ago he gave the Brigade a copy of all the photos he had taken at local fires and other Brigade activities. They now form an invaluable part of the Brigade’s historical record.

Samford has lost a much respected community member who did not sit back and hope things would be done. David made sure action was taken. Job well done, David. Thank you for your many years of watching over Samford.

Anne Wells Past Village Pump Editor

When I put my hand up for President and it was time for David to speak at the AGM, he went through the usual process of speaking about the year that was and then he welcomed me into the role. Before he handed over the chair though, he spoke quite a bit about the significance of the role that I was taking on, how I would quickly get to find out about local politics, “not council politics” he pointed out, local Samford politics. He then said to me that taking on this role would change my life, I’d learn more about Samford than I thought was possible and I would meet people that have given countless hours of service in the community. David believed that being involved in and serving your community was one of the best things you could do for it, not just live here, but be a part of it.

Michael O’Sullivan Past SDPPA President

David’s support has been appreciated and will be missed.

Samford Museum

David was years ahead of his time, introducing recycling at the Samford Transfer Station long before the word ‘sustainability’ came into vogue. He was a strong advocate for the innovative revegetation work of the late Jack Mitchell, the principles of which were incorporated into the Eco-Corridor.

Peter Storer

We have known David for many years, ever since our children were in kindergarten with David’s boys and have had a friendly relationship over that time. One of David’s many passions was recording the changes occurring in the Samford area over the years. When he was running his local weekly paper The Samford Chronicle, he would feature local stories of people and what was occurring in the area. He had a large photo collection and always had a camera with him in his newspaper days.

Another of his passions was what at timed seemed to be a ‘love affair’ with the local rubbish transfer station. He operated the facility for a period and set up the ‘treasure island’ where useable but no longer needed items would be left for others.

He always had an interest in local politics and would make his opinion known to anyone who wanted to listen, or at the local Progress Association meetings.

We had a friendly relationship with David and Helen, and it is sad to see him go.

Bill & Cathy Gibson

Samford Museum

Autumn has arrived and the summer rains were nowhere to be seen. Not that we wanted a repeat of last February’s floods, however some good showers to top up the tanks and keep gardens attractive would have been welcome. Will we get April showers?

A town water supply for households and businesses in the village and close surrounds has not always been available. The Councillors Column in May 1983 edition of The Village Pump reported that the present estimated cost of this project (water supply) was now $306,217. Residents welcomed its arrival in 1983/84.

While browsing through copies of South Pine Chronicle published by David Bannerman 1993-1997, my attention was caught by a photo in 25th January 1996 edition, of the construction of Samford Reservoir in Bygotts Road. Snippets from Council minutes in the same paper: “Samford main. A tender of $161,838 to construct a 225 mm pressure main from Cash Avenue to Samford Reservoir via Samford Road has been accepted by Council”.

Early planning to sewer Samford Village began in 1997/1998. How the village and nearby surrounds have developed with provision of water and sewerage.

Rainfall totals and flooding reports from various local locations are also published in the complete set of bound South Pine Chronicles, 1993-1997 donated by David Bannerman, publisher and editor of the weekly free paper.

Copies of The Village Pump 1977 - to present day, are also available for research purposes or can be read at https://collections. slq.qld.gov.au/viewer/283363379.

Visitors and researchers are welcome at the Museum Wednesdays or Sundays 10am - 4pm. Prior notice of researchers pending visit and subject is appreciated either by email info@samfordmuseum.com.au or phone 3289 2743. Donations towards the preservation and display of material are appreciated.