S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 3, Thursday 10 September 2020
Town centre placemaking project starts
Div 10 Cr David Law addressing a meeting of members of Eumundi Chamber of Commerce This November, a streetscaping project will be launched in Eumundi with Sunshine Coast Council’s ‘placemaking’ leader Jamie Franklin. Placemaking is the process that is intended to guide a whole community to help to achieve a shared vision through community engagement and which will help clarify Eumundi’s priorities. It is hoped streetscaping will be just one of the outcomes from the proposed approach. A number of Sunshine Coast communities have, over the last decade, been engaged in placemaking processes for Sunshine Coast Council upgrades in their town. At last, it is Eumundi’s turn. Council’s capital budget for Eumundi’s streetscaping project for the current year is set at $150,000 to guide a $750,000 capital works roll-
out, subject to Council’s budget deliberations for the following 2021-22 financial year. It may be that funds from state and federal sources will be sought to boost the roll-out budget. Council’s current financial year’s budget will enable as many community individuals, businesses and organisations as possible to be consulted in the streetscaping concept development, to ensure priorities are community driven, well-researched and widely supported. Eumundi Chamber of Commerce will share updates with its members and encourages everyone in the business community to get involved in the placemaking consultation. A copy of Council’s Placemaking Charter People, Places and Partnerships is on page 16.
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New in town Welcome to Eumundi Recent arrivals, John, Connie and Curtis Cawley always had a five-year plan to move to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney. The impact of COVID19 on the fitness industry in Sydney moved the plan forward and they found a new place to call home in Eumundi. John, a Pilates and fitness instructor, has been busy working since arriving with classes in the Eumundi CWA Hall and at several Pilates studios in the area. Connie, a qualified physio and social worker is enjoying home schooling their six-year old and settling into the relaxed and peaceful
atmosphere of Eumundi. Curtis is enjoying his lessons with mum and spending time with the young children in the street - who have been very welcoming.
New commercial building nearly ready A new building designed to be sympathetic to the character of Eumundi has replaced the demolished building that once housed Eumundi’s butchery operated by the Gray family for many years at 100 Memorial Dr. Fay Gray said she expected the construction, which includes
Crane over a home in the suburbs Last week a large crane was noticed in one of Eumundi’s housing estates, part of a pool installation. Overnight it was gone! 4
the provision for two possible business premises, would be completed within a few weeks. The expected tenant/s then need to fit the premises out for their operations in accordance with Council requirements and approvals.
A club house for Eumundi Swimming Club has recently been installed at Eumundi Aquatic Centre. Look for an update on the achievements of the Club’s swimmers in the next issue.
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Community news Eumundi School of Rock concert with a difference This year was the fifth Eumundi School of Rock’s program culminating with an end-ofyear concert like no other. The drive-in setting allowed the 34 scholarship-winning rockers to play and sing their hearts out in a COVID19-safe venue. Rockers playing and singing their hearts out
Volunteer event co-originator Betzi Rios with woodwind and brass musical leader, Zac Hurren
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School Founder/Director Katie Noonan said, ‘’The rockers were great and were supported by a mega, teacher band who also had a ball playing live together. Our special guest Jack Carty filled our hearts with his beautiful tunes and Gubbi Gubbi song man Lyndon Davis gifted us a beautiful Welcome to Country and joined the kids on My Island Home and Beds are Burning. Every year we keep our School free with the support of amazing sponsors. We would like to take the opportunity to thank major sponsors this year: Eumundi District Community Association, Imperial Hotel, Horizon Festival, Regional Arts Fund/Flying Arts and Sunshine Coast Council. This was complemented locally by much appreciated generous support in a variety of ways.’’
R U OK? Day is today, are you OK? The R U OK? mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with and support those around them. R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s the national day of action when Australians are reminded that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. ‘There’s more to say after R U OK?’
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From our schools
Eumundi State School Year 5 camp As the bus came to a stop at Noosa North Shore Retreat there was a buzz of excitement in the air as the Year Fives from Eumundi arrived for their long-awaited camp. What a great camp it was, with daytime activities such as mountain biking, canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding on the agenda. Another activity was the giant swing where participants went swishing through the air after choosing how high they wanted to take the swing. The children also got to test their nerve when, one by one they donned a safety harness, climbed a tall pole and leapt off the top. This is something most adults would be reluctant to do!
Teamwork was the name of the game on the obstacle course with plenty of encouragement and support being given to classmates who were finding the going tough. At night there were many games of laser tag. Four teams competed around the well-setout arena to capture the flag and keep their ‘enemies” at bay Everyone enjoyed the bush walk through the National Park on the second night. The food was appetizing, and everyone wanted more. The children put a huge amount of effort into their activities. Everyone ‘had a go’ and teachers were proud of the students. The camp was over too soon, but not before a fantastic time was had by all.
Designing digital solutions for today’s challenges Last month, 30 Year 5 girls from Good Shepherd Lutheran College joined forces to design digital solutions for community problems. The ‘Tech Girls’ experience included creating app flow diagrams and designs, followed by pitching their business ideas to a mentor in Victoria by video conferencing. Two solutions were developed: an app designed to connect food and shelter to those in need and one targeted at community members experiencing emotional hardship or 8
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Business news Creative small businesses in Eumundi have defied the impact of COVID19 by implementing new ideas. Here are two stories. Please Let us know about others.
Workshops that reconnect, reboot and restore Bev and some of her fellow stall holders are offering classes to share their creative skills to turn old bottles into attractive vases and pieces of art. The workshop included refreshments and a chance to discuss business opportunities in a very different operating environment. Photo Left: Bev McNaughton of Rescue, Recycle, Reuse (centre) conducting a creative workshop in Eumundi Square with Masayo Fukatsu of Woody Point (left) and Robyn Edwards of Carindale (right)
Reconnecting to passion Even though COVID19 created a ghost-town effect for her Agave Blue business in Eumundi, it also birthed a new creative endeavour: ‘Butler Rd’. Zoe Kennedy has returned to her original passion for textiles and embroidery. She decided to avoid cabin fever and to utilise her shop as her creative space during the pandemic. She has spent every day embroidering, beading and embellishing denim jackets into pieces of ‘one of a kind’ art. As she promoted them online, the love for these creations became a demand and her hands have not stopped creating lovingly designed and detailed, custom garments for people since. Most of the garments take about three weeks of hand embellishing and are therefore a one-off item.
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Our art scene Tinbeerwah Art Group annual show pays tribute to local artist Tinbeerwah Art Group (TAG) will pay tribute to a local artist and TAG member Margaret Connolly at its annual Art Show to be held at Tinbeerwah Hall, Cnr Sunrise and Noosa-Cooroy Rd, Tinbeerwah on Friday 18 September 12pm - 5pm, Saturday 19 September 9am - 4.30pm, and Sunday 20 September 9.30am - 3.30pm. COVID19 guidelines will apply. Margaret passed away recently after a 15-month battle with breast cancer. Many Eumundi residents will remember Margaret and her husband Jack, who established Maroochy Springs Wines organic vineyard at Eerwah Vale, and who were prominent in the local community, until relocating to Pomona two years ago. Margaret made a huge contribution to TAG and always helped organise the annual art show. She was most particular in ensuring that every painting was properly presented for hanging. In her memory, TAG has established ‘The Margaret Connolly Hangers’ Prize’. This will be awarded to the artist whose painting has been chosen by the hanging committee as the most outstanding entry (similar to the Archibald packing room prize). Owing to COVID19 restrictions, there will be no gala opening for the art show–but the planned exhibition will be just as spectacular as in previous years. There will be paintings to suit every taste - all for sale at reasonable prices. Once again, TAG is donating funds raised from
Jack and the late Margaret Connolly gold-coin entry, raffle and artists’ donations to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, Doonan in memory of TAG founder, the late Gwen Blair. The raffle includes a beautiful painting donated by TAG member Fay White and a gift basket full of items donated by TAG members. Further information: Jan Cooke Ph 0412 769 351 or E:cookeandbutler@aapt.net.au
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Artist workshop re-opens PlayShed A spring workshop marked the re-opening of the PlayShed after COVID19 restrictions were eased. The one-day art workshop was with internationally renowned artist David Hinchliffe. The masterclass boasted live demonstrations and paintings by David himself with participants painting two of their own. Following life as a politician and senior government leader, David has exhibited his art around the world including London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and hometown of Brisbane. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings are highly sought after and his subjects are mainly cities, street scenes and landscapes. David has been painting since the age of 12 and has had more than 60 solo exhibitions worldwide.
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Q&A with Div 10 Cr David Law
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When is Council planning on managing the streetscape of Eumundi to retain its heritage character. Also will such a plan include attention to unauthorised signage, footpath signage and other pedestrian hindrances My answer to this question is covered here in part and also in my response to Q2 so please read both Q&As. Eumundi is ‘famous’ for its heritage and markets culture so the consultations later this year will be an important opportunity to address community priorities impacting on these areas. So that Council can work towards safe and accessible footpaths, I encourage readers to make contact with Council if something that inhibits the footpath or may be unauthorised is noticed. Use the Customer Contact Centre 5475 7272 or 1300 007 272 or visit Council’s website w w w.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/ Contact-Council where you can request a call back or use the live chat service.
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I see in the 2020-21 Council capital expenditure budget papers that $150K has been set aside for Eumundi placemaking. How will this be spent? During this financial year the Eumundi placemaking will get underway. A team of Council staff led by Jamie Franklin is already working behind the scenes gathering background information and having some initial conversations with key stakeholders in Council.
The Eumundi placemaking will be centred around Memorial Dr and will achieve an infrastructureled outcome. A program of community consultation is being designed and will begin late October and into November this year and will include face-toface meetings, conversations as well as online surveys. In essence, this consultation sets out to learn from the people of Eumundi and the surrounds: What do you love? What do you hate? What new ideas do you have? During this time please have your say, then in February 2021 the placemaking team will come back to the community with concept designs and ask for feedback around “Have we got it right?” and “Is this what you told us?” This feedback will then inform further development and design work and in March 2021 final designs will be shared for information. Following the consultation that will be completed by April 2021, the final designs will be produced through to working drawings and construction plans prepared for tender. The actual construction is then expected to take place in the following financial year 2021/2022 in line with Council’s budget for that year. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569, david.law@unshinecoast. qld.gov.au
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Community news
Katie Rose Cottage Hospice – two years on In June 2017, work began in earnest to reestablish the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. Through the generosity of the Warmhandshake Foundation, the Hospice organisation took ownership of the house in Doonan, and following four months’ work on additions and alterations, day-respite care began. On 27 August 2018 the Cottage Hospice began 24/7 operation. Since this time, close to 100 guests and their families have been assisted through the end-of-life journey with love, kindness, compassion and professionalism. Over 300 volunteers give their time to the organisation: working in one of the three op shops, in the warehouse, at the Hospice as a Personal Carer or Support Worker, in the gardens and maintenance, or in the all-important area of fundraising.
2019, when, after many hours of hard work, accreditation under the provisions of ‘National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards’ was awarded to the organisation. This ensures that the best possible care is being given and is also a pathway to government funding. COVID19 was a major hurdle for the organisation, with the main source of funding - the op shops - closing for many weeks. With the assistance of the Job Keeper subsidy, the Hospice was able to continue, with a limited number of staff, to care for guests within strict health guidelines. Plans have been made to increase the number of rooms at the facility: another positive step toward providing much needed end-of-life care to the Sunshine Coast community. The hard work and dedication of a large group of locals has enabled this much-loved facility to provide an important service to the community. Pam Moffat, volunteer
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Father’s Day snippets
Three generations celebrating Father’s Day on the Noosa River. The youngest, a pre-schooler, said, “This is the best day of my life”.
Les Godwin and his wife Sue at a Father’s Day lunch date hosted by daughter Rechelle
Photo competition Lily Nixon aged 13 years is this fortnight’s winner of the Eumundi Voice photo competition. Congratulations Lily on your stunning photo of a spider’s web in your family’s paddock on a misty morning in Eumundi. Lily has won a book voucher sponsored by Templeton Ginger and Berkelouw Books. Please email
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What are you reading now?
In this age of binge streaming, it’s worth remembering the pleasure of a much quieter pastime: settling down comfortably with a good book. In each issue we meet local readers, who’ll share their reading...and why you might enjoy their choices too. Search FB Eumundi Voice What are you reading now? Julie, do you have a favourite author? Certainly, one of my all-time favourite authors is Kate Grenville: an Australian author of 15 books, and many awards. Last year I read The Secret River about Australia’s colonisation and relations with its first-nation peoples as its subject. It’s historical fiction and was inspired by Grenville’s own genealogy with her great-great-great grandfather: a convict sent to Australia from London in 1806. It’s thoroughly entertaining and astute. What are you reading now? I’m in the middle of her latest book, A Room Made of Leaves which is a return to the territory of The Secret River– using historical fiction turned inside out. It deals with Elizabeth Macarthur, the wife of notorious wool-baron John Macarthur. What if Elizabeth Macarthur kept a startlingly secret and candid memoir and our author found it? We hear from one of those seemingly demure women from history and what she might really have thought, beyond the confines of a society that gave her no power.
Do you have a favourite place to read? I hate to say it, but it has to be horizontal, whether it be tucked up in bed on a cold day or on the couch supported by many cushions. Comfort is the key. Do you always read this type of book? I think my tastes are eclectic. I enjoy Jack Reacher novels and thrillers by Jane Harper. I am also interested in non-fiction books, such Clive Hamilton, Hidden Hand: Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World. The preface states: “Universal rights, democratic practice and the rule of the law have powerful enemies; and China under the Chinese Communist Party, is arguably the most formidable.” It is indeed a book for our times.
What’s next on your list? Another of my all-time favourite writers is Tasmanian Richard Flanagan. I have read nearly all his work, including the deeply poignant tribute to his father, The Narrow Road to the Deep North. His latest, First Person, has been patiently lying next to my bed for many months and I’m eager to start reading. It deals with a ghost writer haunted by his sinister subject. Some say it is part thriller, or just an intelligent–albeit satirical–take on unpleasant characters. Either way it is a beautifully crafted, but sometimes ponderous look, at the dichotomy between these two characters. 20
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Heritage trees
Corona gratitude
As a heritage devotee, I offer these comments on the views expressed in From The Treetops in Issue 1 regarding saving a heritage tree. It seems there are some misconceptions.
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To get a building or a tree listed on the Queensland heritage register is a long and arduous task. There are strict criteria where those put forward need to be shown to be of great significance to the town or region. The coral tree did not need a Council permit to be cut down as it was not heritage listed, or it would have a separate listing of its own on the Queensland register - which it does not. Only trees which have been proven to have great significance such as the WWI memorial trees in Memorial Dr Eumundi and in Buderim are heritage listed on the Sunshine Coast. The land the coral tree was on was subdivided away from the land the heritage–listed former church building stands on, around 2009. The tree was left just on the boundary of the properties– clearly becoming a danger to the owner’s property and person as the years went by. Recently large, heavy limbs began to fall from it. I am very much a tree lover and it is unfortunate to see any tree cut down but sometimes, such as this one, they create a number of issues and have to be removed.
Loving my garden, loving the solitude Loving the cooking and sharing it with elderly neighbours and friends Love friends asking me to come walk my dog in new places Love being able to share unrushed quality time with friends, as we have no meetings or classes to rush off to Loving the calls, texts and messages from those who care about me Love my nice, clean house, the dog slobbers on the glass doors have gone Love reading books again, selling stuff on Gumtree Love the smog lifting from cities that haven’t seen clear skies in a decade and seeing birds flying into these skies like never before and less pollution generally Love sending parcels to my isolated 91 year old Mum with hand written letters, her way of communicating Loving most of all seeing the wildlife coming out to enjoy the now unpolluted air and lack of human life around to hunt them and invade their new found space I think sometimes we need to take a step back and realise we have no greater right than any animal, to be on this earth and we should be acutely aware of what we do and respect that
Memorial tree on Gridley St
Caring and sharing costs us nothing but time and at present we all have ‘more’ time. There is much to be thankful for in all of this! Bron 23
Who lives in Eumundi and hinterland?
accepted with a degree of both excitement and trepidation.
Greg Ison at his home office and with his kukris Many Eumundi and hinterland residents enjoyed an interesting life before coming to live here… and here is one of their stories. Greg Ison reflects on community and belonging, as learned from his time in Darjeeling, India. Recently, I was cleaning one of my kukris (type of machete originating from the Indian sub-continent) and remembered my time in boarding school in Darjeeling, a hill station in the Himalayas, known for growing tea and as a retreat for the colonial British to get relief from the fierce heat of the monsoons.
I didn’t know much about the history of the Gurkhas then, but I remember being impressed with the way they conducted themselves, and their friendly attitude towards us. Our school soccer coach used the Gurkhas as an example of applying discipline to all aspects of our lives, and I often think of the worldwide reputation they have achieved, having come from very modest lives in the hills of Nepal. Another lesson I now realise I learned from not only the Gurkhas, but the Nepalese people in general is that they epitomised the true meaning of community. The school’s Nepalese students would talk of the bond between families, friends and people in the village and how they would always look out for each other. I now have the kukri on my office desk where it reminds me of the need for discipline, being humble, but most of all, to continue to take a leaf out of the Nepalese people’s book in our community life. Greg Ison, Doonan
About two kilometres from the school there was a major Gurkha training barracks. As young boys we used to walk there on weekends to watch them train, as they were known for their fearsome reputation as fighters. We were fascinated by the way the Gurkhas would patiently sharpen their knives with either a sharpening stone or one of the two small knives attached to the kukri. One of the men I was watching told me of some of his exploits in a quiet, matter-of-fact way: a trait that was common to these otherwise fierce fighters. He’d been on many deployments around the world, supporting British troops. I remember that day vividly because he had noticed how fascinated I was with his personal kukri and offered it to me. I couldn’t believe he was offering me his knife, and had I been older and understood what it meant to him, would probably have politely declined. However, at the time I only had eyes for the knife and 24
The beautiful hill station of Darjeeling in the Himalayas
Health and well-being
We usually do not crave nutrient-dense, healthy foods. Instead, we typically crave highly tasty foods that are heavily processed or contain a lot of salt, fat, and/or sugar. The advice is that cravings are more complex. They can be tied to hormones, lack of sleep, our emotions, habits, environmental cues, and so much more! Here are my top five craving crusher tips:
Crush your cravings this spring Have you ever felt like a failure for simply having a craving? Or wondered if maybe some people don’t even get them? A study published in the journal Appetite found that 97 percent of women and 68 percent of men reported having at least occasional cravings. Clearly most people have cravings: that intense desire for specific foods characterised by desires that feel stronger than normal hunger. Whilst some researchers have theorised that nutritional deficiencies can lead to cravings, for most people, most of the time, cravings have little to do with deficiencies.
1. Eat on a more regular schedule. 2. If weight loss is a goal, remember that lasting results come from a sustainable calorie deficit, not a crash diet. 3. Anticipate when you will be hungry and have healthy foods on-hand before it gets out of control. 4. Add two or three extra serves of veggies each day. For snacks, make a green smoothie. 5. Eat single ingredient foods often. Especially eat foods with loads of fibre which tend to make us feel fuller, low GI starches to sustain energy that lasts longer, healthy fats for help with hormone issues, and protein that helps repair and build muscle, and feel satisfied for longer. Samantha Williams, Eumundi master trainer, nutrition coach during the 12 years. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Anne lives at Tuchekoi, nearly 50km from Eumundi and she is nearly an octogenarian.
Anne Kiellerup just out of the pool (right) (and extreme right above) at a celebratory morning tea at Eumundi Aquatic Centre
Acknowledging aquatic ‘matriarch’ A morning tea was hosted by friends from Eumundi Aquatic Centre aqua classes to acknowledge Anne’s ‘matriarch’ role in the classes. The pool opened in January 2008 and Anne enrolled almost immediately in the aqua program of classes held four times a week. Anne has been the most consistent participant
Anne said at the morning tea: ‘’I’ve loved the classes but more than that, I have found the aqua classmates to be the most amazing network of friends. And the staff at the pool over the years have been great too. I would like to say a big thank you for the support for me especially over the past year which has been a challenging one for me.’’ Manager of the Centre, Adrian Williams, said, ‘’We are very happy to have had Anne as part of our pool community over so many years with hopefully many more to come.’’ 25
Val organised débutante balls in the School of Arts hall with many girls wearing dresses made with her brilliant seamstress skills. Almost every celebratory event from the 40s through to early 90s saw Val organising and or catering for the CWA, Eumundi ports days and awards nights, balls, gymkhanas, rodeos, and any local commemoration.
Did you know? Among the names synonymous with Eumundi are Allan and Valmay (Val) Templeton. A Sunshine Coast Councillor for many years, Allan was only ever a phone call away for anyone needing potholes filled after a storm, a vacant block mowing, a rural fire brigade back burn or a question put at a Council meeting. It was Allan who planted shrubs and gardens down Eumundi’s Memorial Dr and the road approaches to town including the lovely shady park, now named in his honour after his death in 1996. He also commissioned the naming of Caplick Park and the statue to honour the timber cutters of Eumundi and Kenilworth, which unfortunately was sabotaged, eventually being beyond repair. Always on hand, since their marriage when she was just 17, Val worked alongside him on their ginger farm in Eerwah Vale from 1939. They became leading ginger growers and helped establish the Buderim Ginger Co-op now epitomised in the Ginger Factory at Yandina. Allan’s farm is now run by his grandson. Val’s hospitality was legendary, and besides rearing six children, she always welcomed everyone to their table with produce from their farm. Relatives, farm workers, friends, visitors and even strangers were guaranteed a filling meal. She spoke to me of the young Italian POWs assigned to Eumundi, whom she made welcome, ensuring they too were fed well. Val and Allan were pivotal in social activities with dancing a huge part of their lives, from halls in Kenilworth to Verrierdale. Their ballroom dancing passion was proudly passed on to their children and grandchildren. For decades, 26
The Templetons were keenly involved in the Eumundi Presbyterian Church, local schools, the Historical Society and renovating the School of Arts Hall. Val was a mentor of local women, encouraging them to be involved and ‘have a go’. She was a regular at the ladies’ gatherings at Kiah, the property of Gail Perry-Somers on Bunya Road. When Gail and Christa (wife of acclaimed artist Hal Barton) dreamt of an artisans’ cultural market, Val immediately got involved. Allan convinced the Council and in March 1979 the markets began. The rest is history. After Allan died, Val remarried and moved to Noosaville until her death on 9 November 2013 aged 90 years. Next time you pass Allan Templeton Park in Memorial Dr in front of the showgrounds on the way out of town, just say ‘’Thanks Allan and Val’’. Eileen Walder
Community culture Shall we dance? There is a dancer in everybody. Any good piece of music can get our rhythmic energy flowing and shoulders jiggling. Think of the films that feature dancing: Singing in the Rain, Dirty Dancing, or Strictly Ballroom. The styles may go in and out of fashion, but their screen popularity does not diminish. In the real world, to dance is to feel uplifted. The benefits are well documented: dancing improves our sense of balance and coordination, as well as strengthening core muscles. It also does wonders for the concentration, and added to all that, is the pleasure of social interaction. When it comes to local dancing, there are several styles available for the beginner or more experienced. Take your pick from ballroom, line, Scottish country or international folk dancing. Here are just a few possibilities to consider. The Noosa House of Dance in Cooroy classes include Contemporary, Ballet, Tap and Hip Hop. With their annual concert cancelled this year, students are instead rehearsing enthusiastically to make a film for family and friends. Also catering for ages ranging from toddler to
teenager, Eumundi Calisthenics, held in the School of Arts Hall, aims to develop children’s flexibility and technique, and also offers a combination of song and dance. And the senior generation is not forgotten with the Dance for Joy group in Yandina proving that neither age nor mobility issues need stop those feet from tapping. Dance for Joy offers a program designed to bring the benefits of dance to seniors, including those who have not danced before. Dancing is fun, it’s sociable - and it’s never too late to start. Philippa Johnson philippajohnson712@gmail.com
Yandina 150 years on Yandina buries its past A time capsule containing photos, trinkets and official documents from Yandina’s past will be sealed and interred in the centre of Yandina on Tuesday 22 September. Mayor of Sunshine Coast Council, Mark Jamieson, will officially dedicate the Yandina 150 Time Capsule to mark the town’s 150th birthday. Stories about Yandina yesterday and today can
be viewed throughout September at www.facebook.com/Yandina150 and www.yandinastreetfair.org.au/ 27
Did you know this about pumpkins?
From the earth
You can get a lot more out of your pumpkin vine than pumpkin. You can eat the tender young leaves, the flowers and the tips of the vines, which are all great in stir fry. Make sure of course to leave some flowers if you want the fruit The skin of the pumpkin is also delicious when roasted. Or, if you cut it off, try roasting it with a little oil to make pumpkin chips. Larger leaves can be wilted in hot water to get rid of the fine hairs, and can be used as wraps. The seeds of the pumpkin can be dry roasted and even put into a sandwich press for a short time to really crunch up.
Harvest Swap Eumundi
Such a versatile plant and so nutritious too.
At the most recent Eumundi Harvest Swap there was a lot of sharing of unusual plants, tips and recipes. Next Swap is Thursday 24 September. Setup is from 10am with discussion and swap starting at 10.15am, in the courtyard near the Deadly Espresso cafĂŠ, 1/79 Memorial Dr Eumundi. Follow the Facebook group where you can join in the conversation on all things gardening, ask questions, share recipes and more.
Wendy Birrell
Save the date
HARVEST SWAP AND PLANT SALE at Cooroy Community Permaculture Gardens, 26 Emerald Street Cooroy
Sunday 20 September 2020, 9.00am - 11.00am All funds raised go directly towards CCPG Shelter project. 28
The Spanish Flu reaches Australia
Why did the pandemic earn the name the Spanish Flu? Whilst the flu did not originate in Spain, Spain remained neutral in WWI for largely financial reasons, and so the press in Spain was a free press, able to report on anything without fear of censorship. In contrast, both Germany and Britain exercised strict censorship and so refused to allow newspapers to report on the high incidence of this new influenza amongst their troops for fear of appearing vulnerable. Likewise, the USA also downplayed the incidence in the press. This contributed to the inaction on the part of governments to combat the flu. In the Spanish press, however, the flu received detailed attention especially when King Alfonso XIII became gravely ill and then died of this new, unnamed illness. The popular press struck on the name Spanish Flu. The first wave of the flu in the USA in 1918 was relatively mild–although widespread. Thirty of the 50 largest cities in the USA reported deaths from an apparently virulent influenza. But, because the world’s focus was on the war, and because this wave was relatively ‘mild’, few steps were taken to combat this new illness. On 28 September 1918, the Philadelphia Liberty Loans Parade in Pennsylvania, USA was attended by thousands to show their support for the war effort but resulted in over 12,000 deaths amongst people who attended the rally.
Influenza quarantine camp setup at Wallangarra, Queensland, 1919. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland 67478 By October 1918, the illness had reached its peak and was declared a pandemic. By late December 1918 the flu was so deadly, and so widespread, that many countries ran out of coffins. Returning soldiers, and then POWS, spread the disease to countries as far apart as Australia and Russia. As troops continued to move across borders, or return home wounded or on furlough, the civilian population of nations was also exposed to this decimating new enemy. During war food supplies often become limited, and this was particularly so in WWI. A population under stress, and malnourished, was extremely vulnerable. Whilst the disease was not as catastrophic in Australia as in other nations, the second wave did reach Sydney. An interesting quote from The Sydney Morning Herald on 3 February 1919 reads, ‘’Everyone shall wear a mask. Those who are not doing so are not showing their independence - they are only showing their indifference to the lives of others…’’ Jean Maricich, Peregian Springs
Medical staff and workers in Surry Hills Sydney April 1919. Masks were compulsory in public. NSW State Archives and Records 29
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