A Journey to Preserve the Past

In 1977, the Samford Districts Progress and Protection Association (SDPPA) produced their first edition of The Village Pump, a local newspaper for the community. As it proved to be profitable, a decision was made by the SDPPA to invest some of the profits into a fund for a future museum in Samford. In 1979, during a meeting at John Scott Park with Government officers, it was announced that a tiny portion of the Council depot in Station Street would be made available as a museum site. Needless to say the committee were thrilled! Fast forward to 1984 and the museum started to come to fruition. State Government and Council representatives managed to secure the Head teachers’ residence from Albany Creek State School as part of the museum infrastructure. Members and volunteers from other groups also worked tirelessly until The Samford District Historical Museum opened in May 1986. Now in 2023, the evidence of generous benefactors and dozens of volunteers dedicated efforts to preserve and present the history of Samford and surrounding districts since 1986 is seen during a browse through the museum. In order to detail the museum’s vast history, a team of members have compiled a book, The Samford District Historical Museum 1986-2018 ; The Journey Continues to Preserve the Past that was launched during Australia Day celebrations this year. This picture-filled book was created over several years and contains fabulous stories about this historical facility. Copies are available from the museum for only $22. New members and volunteers are always welcome. Please direct enquiries to info@samfordmuseum.com.au or call 3289 2743

Survey Results Are In!

Results from Moreton Bay Council’s recent ‘Moreton Says’ survey are in. Community members were asked to share how Council can support wellbeing with outdoor spaces, sports, arts and culture. Points that were found include; enjoying the outdoors is important to the community, the community are looking to have fun, and be entertained through Arts and Cultural events, and local sporting facilities are being enjoyed by local residents. To view the full results visit: mbrc.link/Moretonsays

A Busy Few Weeks!

We are well and truly into the swing of the things for 2023. In the last few weeks, I’ve been busy attending local events such as Leadership Investitures at schools, events at sporting clubs and organisations, visiting small businesses and of course we held our annual Dickson Awards on Australia Day.

The new parliamentary year also started on 6 February, so I’ll continue to hold the Albanese Labor Government to account on their promises to Australians and support outcomes in the best interest of our country and community.

For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my regular eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com. au, or head over and like my Facebook page.

School Leaders

Well done to all the school leaders in both our local primary and high schools who received Senior Student and Student Leader badges – I wish you all the very best for your year ahead.

Congratulations Sophie!

Congratulations to Albany Creek local Sophie Hebron on winning the Girls’ 14 Years 5km event at this year’s Australian Open Water Championship in Busselton WA. It is a fantastic achievement and I look forward to seeing what Sophie will do in the future.

The Biggest Survey

Thank you to everyone who completed my ‘Biggest Survey’ either by post or online. Your feedback will help me to better understand your needs, priorities and what’s important to you and our community. .

Backing Small Business and Jobs

I’m regularly out and about in Dickson talking to small businesses about the issues that matter to them and offering my help in any way possible. I want to see more local business opportunities created in our community so more people will have jobs.

Just recently I had the pleasure of visiting Jason and his team at Zapt Industries (www.zaptind.com.au) in Brendale and Maureen at Kupidabin Wilderness in Mount Samson (www. kupidabin.org)

If you would like me to visit your business, please get in touch via email – contact details are below.

What’s important to you?

Please get in touch with me at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or 3205 9977, stop by one of my mobile office caravan visits, or drop in to my office in Strathpine to let me know what your priorities are for our community.