In Memory

This Photo of Tom Simper taken 1961 - (Tom Died June 7th 1982)

A RED CEDAR TREE "TOONA CILIATA" WAS PLANTED IN TOM'S MEMORY IN 2005

TOM SIMPER was one of the 12 (men & women) who met in August 1963 in Dr Hugh Shaw's sitting room for discussion regarding the formation of the Sanctuary. Tom became a founding member, he chaired the 2nd meeting in October when formal resolutions were made.

It was April 1964 that the "Eric Joseph Foote War Memorial Sanctuary" was officially up and running.

Tom Simper was elected the first President. He was actively involved in the early work parties, his energy and interest never wavered.

The walkway construction between Eckersley Avenue and the Sanctuary was named by Council "The Tom Simper Walk" and is dedicated to his commitment.

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NORMAN JACKSON - A White Cedar (Melia azederach) was planted in Norman's memory on the Southern Boundary track.

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MR BLOXSOME - A Tulip Wood (Harpulia pendula) was planted in Memory of Mr Bloxsome. He was an active member of the Sanctuary, also, he or his Father discovered a new species of Eucalyptus which was Called after him (Eucalyptus bloxsomi)

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In 2018 a timber Lych Gate was erected as an entry statement at the entry to Tom Simper walk in Eckersley Avenue using grant funds from Buderim Foundation for the purchase of materials.