June 23, 2013
A photobook capturing memories of the South Burnett’s 2011 and 2013 floods was officially launched at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning.
The book, “Reflections”, was prepared by South Burnett historian and author Liz Caffery.
It features more than 700 photographs taken across the length and breadth of the South Burnett during both flood events, along with 30,000 words describing the effect the two floods had on the region and the South Burnett’s recovery process afterwards.
The project was initiated by Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails and funded by the State Government’s Community Recovery Flexible Funding Program.
The launch was attended by about 100 people and was opened by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann, who praised the author’s scholarship and dedication. The Mayor also thanked everyone who’d helped contribute to the project with photos and stories.
Liz Caffery then gave a slideshow presentation of the book, which is divided into several themed sections which focus on particular aspects of the floods. These include the effects of the floods on:
- The region’s heritage sites
- People living on the land
- Roads
- People living and working in towns
- People caring for other people
- People dealing with emergencies, and
- People giving thanks
Her presentation was followed by a performance of “Unexpected Changes” by Leila May Coomber, accompanied by Dana Stewart and Lily Love.
This song won the Spirit of the South Burnett song-writing competition run by the Boots’n Bulldust committee in April at the region’s official flood recovery celebration.
Cr Barry Green, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and South Burnett CEO Ken McLoughlin then thanked Liz before the opening concluded with a performance of “Rise Again” by Lily Love, Dana Stewart and Leila Coomber.
Copies of “Reflections” will be placed in 20 locations throughout the South Burnett so that residents can enjoy it. A preview version is available online,
Hard copies of book can be ordered through the South Burnett Regional Council’s offices.
- Related article: Memories Come Flooding Back
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