{"id":36849,"date":"2013-06-23T19:28:34","date_gmt":"2013-06-23T09:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=36849"},"modified":"2020-12-18T10:47:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T00:47:27","slug":"a-time-for-reflections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/06\/23\/a-time-for-reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"A Time For Reflections"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the launch … Louise Judge (Centacare South Burnett), Karen Seiler (QRRRWN), author Liz Caffery and Sr Christine Henry, co-ordinator of Downs and West Community Support\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 23, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

A photobook capturing memories of the South Burnett’s 2011 and 2013 floods was officially launched at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

The book, “Reflections”, was prepared by South Burnett historian and author Liz Caffery.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The project was initiated by Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails and funded by the State Government’s Community Recovery Flexible Funding Program.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n