'Diddillibah' an accurate book of local history.

“Diddillibah – 'Bah' meaning place of and 'Diddillibah' meaning the place of the coarse grass." A locally written historical book called Diddillibah is a detailed resource and a fascinating read of local history and families. According to the book, Diddillibah is a small locality of hills, valleys and nice houses in a peaceful, rural setting with Nambour and Woombye less than 10 km to its west, Bli Bli to its northeast and Maroochydore to its east. [excerpt] In person, the Diddillibah area has a natural, leafy beauty that frames the houses and buildings with a soothing green and its very own rustic, country charm. This quiet and idyllic place is just minutes away from the hustle of Maroochydore or the Bruce Highway. The book came about as a rich source of local history but also an immaculately fact-checked record. The correct details were important to its author who had found errors in work published by others. Things like a Methodist Church had been recorded as a Church of England. Eunice Paulett, a retired teacher passionate about local history, says these kinds of errors inspired her to research and preserve as much factual information as possible.

Yandina Historic House.

She is a grand old dame whose story began in 1899 at Bridges, just two kilometres from Yandina. A classic beauty and now a local icon. You may have driven past this precious piece of preserved history while visiting the The Ginger Factory or Nutworks. Maybe you even wondered at her heritage and treasures inside. The beautiful old-style house with steps leading up to a sweeping verandah that welcomes you to its information desk, manned by some of the most knowledgeable volunteer historians you could meet."

Nambour’s Unofficial Mayor

Standing with a dapper elegance is Kevin (Kevi) Bryant. His old-world gentlemanly charm and clothing style starkly contrast the modern crowd of bustling people with Covid masks at a Nambour shopping centre. Kevi walks from his home every morning dressed in fine clothing that has been recycled from the local op shops. Sometimes local seamstresses in town have created jackets for him. He is part of the town's fabric, always popping in to the local shops on his rounds

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