Pioneers meet to discuss the rich history of the story boards
The descendants of three of Maleny’s most eminent pioneering citizens gathered at the Maleny Showgrounds to celebrate the unveiling of the historical story boards in honour of their ancestors on Saturday 28th October.
Organised by the Maleny Show Society, the story boards acknowledge the incredible contribution to the community made by trail blazers Aub Cork, Evan Evans and Dave Hankinson.
An avid cricket player, Aub Cork had a vision in the 1970s to create a cricket oval on an overgrown gully where cattle grazed. Aub organised the levelling of the grounds and with sheer determination, backed by the volunteer help of the Maleny Cricket Club members, he brought the vision to life. Today the Aub Cork Oval is a valuable asset for all the community to enjoy.
The Evan Evans Arena, next to the Dairy Pavilion, is dedicated to born and bred Maleny dairy farmer, Evan Evans, who descended from a family of founders of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn. Evan began volunteering at the Maleny Show in 1936 at the age of 22, going on to serve as president and vice-president for many years. He continued to serve his community throughout his entire life and was granted honorary life membership by the Maleny Show Society in 1978.
The main arena at the Maleny Showgrounds is named after Dave Hankinson, Landsborough Shire Councillor for 34 years (1946–1980). Dave provided valuable guidance around building projects and the development of the Maleny Showgrounds, as well as supporting many other local community organisations. Each year during show time, the Dave Hankinson Oval transforms into a colourful, noisy spectacle when it hosts a wide variety of entertainment and equine events.
