“New” Feature “Old Dave” on 104.9 Sunshine FM

Sunshine FM has a new feature for the enjoyment of our listeners each and every Monday morning, at 7:50 am and repeated at 1:50 pm each Monday afternoon.

“Old Dave” is a look at our historical past with interesting yarns, some funny,some sad, “special” happenings here on the Sunshine Coast. The “Old Dave” series has been researched and written and narrated by local Buderim theatre identity David Corben. “Old Dave” sits on his balcony each week, amongst the beautiful forest with wildlife around him and reminisces on how The Sunshine FM listening area has changed over the many years and the interesting people and events that have taken place to create this beautiful place in which we choose to live.

As an added bonus to Sunshine FM listeners, they will be able to communicate with “Old Dave” himself by his e mail olddave@sunshinefm.com.au. If you have any comment or would like to let “Old Dave” know where you live in the World, send him your story. He would love to hear from you.

Episode 01. How Buderim got its name?
Episode 02. Farming, ginger and Merrybud.
Episode 03. The Buderim Tramway.
Episode 04. Burnett House and “Pioneer Cottage.”
Episode 05. The first Buderim Bakery.
Episode 06. Buderim School and “Ice fun.”
Episode 07. The sad story about Jimmy!
Episode 08. Schools in at Buderim.
Episode 09. The house that Harry built.
Episode 10. The Duke of Gloucester.