Hon . Secretary :

DON RAGG 1\Tf

Hun. Treasu rer :

RON EV ERY

BRUCE OSBORN

VIC SMYTH

BE RT GREEN

ROTARIAN BILL SONES

Prcsid~11t 1%0 - f>l

1960-61

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pre!-~itlcnt :

BILl . SO:-\ES

Immediate Past President :

HAL MOORS

D ir<:ctors :

TOM TWEED

JA C K HE~DERSON

Vkc-Prc~idcnt

SAM TONGWAY

GEORGE MAYI"E

ALAI' SANDOW

Rotary International recently suggested that the President ask this question:-

"How does our club measure up to its many opportunities in the field of Community betterment; in work with young people; in raising standards in our business or profession; and in the cause of internatiooa I understanding." How do we measure up?

This well loved and honoured club of ours. now ending its 36th year. stanjs high in all the avenues of Rotary Service.

One of the nicest things that I have experienced and which has astonished me very sincerely, is the many times in which people have spoken of the very high esteem in which the community holds Rotary in Bendigo. People speak in gratitude and pride for the many things which the club has accomplished.

Truly our City is a b;:ttcr place because Rotary came to it in 1925 and b~cause so many good fellows have guided and uph2ld the id~als anJ principles which Rotary inspires.

Every Rotary Club individual "personality"

seems to develop an some indefinable luncheon meeting

Fellowship is its characteristic which makes one different from that of another club. essence.

During 1960/61 I have endeavoured to greet every visitor to our meetings and the comments of our visitors have indicated very clearly that our fellowship is very high.

Several items related to club service seem to me to be to our credit. During this year since our sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Bendigo South. no meeting of that club has be~n h~ld with~Lit s:Jme reprcs~ntativcs of our own club bein::; present.

Three members of our club attended the World Convention of Rotary International at Tokyo. Seven of our members attended the District Conference at Lorne. We were represented at the District Assembly by President Sam and Secretary Allan and by PIP Ern Granger who contributed the Rotary FounJation paper

We had a memorable and sati:;fying part to play as hosts for the District Institute. Fireside Meetings have been another feature of fellowship and the dissemination of Rotary Information. and we have achieved a much closer integration of our families into Rotary through "Ladies to Luncheon" days , and "Son·; . Daughters and Young F riends" days.

Jonathon Smalley, in recognition of his many years of Service in the Club; and Jim Cox for his long term of assistance to us in the preparation of the Bulletin. were elected Hon. Members for 1960/61. More detailed information on our Club Service activities is contained in Director Allan's report.

Vocational Service is not an easy one to administer, or to highlight. So much of vocational Service is a personal living and expressing of Rotary principles. The test of vocational service is to be found in how our employees, our business associates, our customers and our competitors react to our membership of Rotary. If we as individuals are "conscious" of some respect because of our membership of Rotary, then I think we can be sure we are living and expressing Rotary. Director Sam tells of the steps his Committee has taken to expand Vocational Service.

Internalional Understanding has been fostered in many quiet ways. In going through the r~ports of our activities in our Club Bull2tin. I hav..: counted 21 items reporting some programme, of entertaining foreign visitors, or other action which is intended to give us a better understanding of our World "Neighbours."

Director George's report contains th~ d~tails.

Yet, it is, undoubtedly, in the field of Youth Service through our Axcdale Camp, that we get the greatest satisfaction and through which Rotary is most widely known in our District.

It is a great pleasure to me to know that the major project of erecting the new Assembly Hall at the Camp, at a cost of approximately £2,750. has been completed and paid for unuer th~ v..:ry excellent supervision and planning of Director of Community Service Vic., and the Chairman of th~ Youth S~rvice

Committee Jack.

It has been a delight to me lo vi:;it the camp on many occasions just to see the groups of youngsters who use it for their conventions and gatherings. The Camp inspires and invigorates them and is doing much to build good citizens. It is the best job we have ever attempted and the one which identifies the Rotary Club movement so closely in the community as an influence for good.

do not know how to say thank you to the Club for all the help that has been given to enabk such a 1large programme to be carried out.

I began the year as your President with very great fear and trepidation remembering all the excellent Presidents who had gone before me and having a very clear knowledge of my own limitations.

I end the year of service, extremely grateful for the very ready co-operation which has been given. and very conscious of the fact that not once did anyone ever say "No" to a request for help.

I end the year feeling very proud, and sincerely glad that it has been my privilege to have served the club as President, especially in the year of my retirement from my banking career, and as I finally say "thank you" it is a personal expression of gratitude to the Officers, Directors, Chairmen and all the Members of the Club.

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Secretary : DON RAGGA TI

We regret the loss of 3 of our members who have gone out of Rotary. However a net gain of 9 members at the corresponding date of last year is very encouraging. This is now the largest membership in the Club's history.

Details of changes are :-Senior Active by Exercise of Option 3 :­

Fred Oldfield, Jack Tredinnick, Phil McKean Congratulations Fred, Jack and Phil.

New Active Members II :-David Peake Bill Long Keith Duncan Frank Mamouney Dallas Martin Clark Jeffrey Fred Leach Vivian Howkins Graham MacDonald Harold Ross

Bill Edgar (subsequently resigned)

ATTENDANCE:

(a) BOARD (Regular Meetings)

Bill Sones Ron Every

Bert Green Hal Moors Don Raggatt

Sam Tongway

10/ II II/II II / II 11/ II

Jack Henderson .

George Mayne

(b) CLUB (Weekly Meeting up to 27/ 6/ 61

Total %

M. Atkinson 31 62 L. Jacobs C. Alexander 41 82 W . Johanson c. w. Baker 36 72 T. Keith H. L. Bolton 42 84 F . Leech IN) A. M. Bush 39 78 w. Long (N) J. Barton 42 84 F. Mamouney (Nl R. V. Brock 42 84 B. Mundy T. Byard 45 90 P. H . McKean G . Brown 41 84 W. C. McKean E. Cambridge 39 78 D. Martin (N) H. S. Catling 43 86 G . McDonald (N) 1. W. Cook 39 71J H . A. Moors L. Cohn 25 50 H. Milne K. Duncan (N) 5! 5 100 R. Mucrer L. Dungey () F. McManus (R) D. Dungey 35 70 G. Mayne B. Edgar (R) 25/34 7J.5 E. M. Monotti R. Every 46 92 1. McClelland E . Granger 45 90 F . Oldfield H. E. Green 50 100 N . J . Oliver H . S. Holland 25 50 B. Osborn V. Howkins (N) 10/ 10 100 R. Oakley K. Hesse 50 100 R. L. Parker I. Hall 45 90 G. A. Pet hard J. Henderson 39 78 s. Proud G. Hyett 38 76 w. Pain C. Jeffrey (N) 48 96 D. Peake (N) F. Jones 46 92 T. Power (N)

New Additional Active Member I Tony Power

Tenninations 3 :-Bill Edgar, Harry Fletcher, Frank McManus

Membership at beginning and end of year was as follows:-

21-6-60 Senior Active Members 19 Active (Ordinary) 48 Active (Additional I Past Service I

TOTAL 69 HONORARY I

GROSS

Total

44 46 48

22/22 30/ 44

44 36 45 47

8/ 8 18/ 33

50 47 42 12 43 50 44 42 45 47 36 50 25 40 46

5/ S

I 0/ I l

10/ 10 9/ II 9/11

%

88 92 96

100 68.2 88 72 90 94

100 54.5

100 94 94 25 86

)()()

88 84 90 94 72

100 50 80 92

100

70

Bruce Osborn Alan Sandow Vic Smyth

Tom Tweed .

F. Perrow R. Raggatt D. Raggatt P. Reed H. Ross (N) D. Rowe E. Sandner v. L. Smyth 1. Schenck M . Spencer J. Sutherland G. Salathiel w. Sones E. Simmons A. Sandow J. Tredinnick S. J. Tongway T. Tweed R. Trethewey J. R. Weaver F . Wootton S. H. Walters H. Ward L. Wright

R-Resigned

Total

46 38 49 43

3/3 38 37 46 13 50 42 48 50 32 44 30 49 48 40 31 47 44 43 43

27/32 84.4 N-New Member

13-6-61 22 53 2 I

78 2

80

9/ II II / II 9/ II

10/ II

% 92 76 98 86

100 76 74 92 26

100 84 96

100 64 88 60 98 96 so 62 94 88 86 86

Direc-tor : ALLAN SANDOW

SERGEANT- AT- ARMS: Rotarian Merv. Monotti exercised to the full the Sergeant-at-Arms' traditional privileges (to the great benefit of our Charitable Fund).

EQl!IPMENT: Improvements to our equipment include additional amplifier facilities, a bannerette of new design and a 5 ft. rotary wheel as a " prop" for sp<.:cial assemblies.

PROGRAMMES: A balanced programme of subjects and speakers for our weekly meetings has been fu •lfilled by Committee Chairman , Rotarian John McClelland and his helpers. Features were speakers on behalf of other Service Clubs, members' job ta ,lks, visits to community institlitions, and the recognition of special occasions. Amongst the national celebrities who were our guest speakers Hun. A. A. Calwell , M.H.R. (Leader of the Federal Opposition). Sir William Kent-Hughes, M .P. (Former Minister for Internal Affairs). District Governor Ern. McCann's visit was also greatly appreciated. Ladies happily accompanied our members on a number of special occasions.

A TTENDA;'I;CE: Rotarian Bert. Green has reported on our attendances monthly to our Club and to the District Governor. Best month was November with a percentage of 91.84 % (hut still only 15th in the List of 41 District Clubs). Attention was drawn to the attendance rules from time to time. Members who achieved I 00 '/t; attendance are shown in the membership li st.

FELLOWSHIP AND INTER-CLUB RELATIONS: Rotarian Tom Tweed ami his Committee ass isted in fellowship arrangements for a number of special functions. Several of our members were guest speakers at nearby Clubs in Districts 2SO and 250. A very happy evening of games and fellowship was spent at the Y.M .. A, by invitation of the Y's Men's Club. Rotarians attended a Church Service at Wesley Church, io April, conducted by Rotarian Trevor Byard. Service Club hospitality was extended on the occasion of the 35th Charter Anniv.:rsary.

CLUB BULLETIN: For five successive years Rotarian Bruce Osborn has continued as Bulletin Editor ami a special word of thanks is due to him. The Weekly Bulktin has met all the requirements of a good Rotary news sheet. A change in format. has been adopted as the basis of registration for post as a periodical, at considerably reduced po:;tage. The new presentation has been accepted with favour by members.

MAGAZI~E: Under the Chairmanship of Frank Wootton, the "Rotarian" Committee has ensured that copies of the monthly magazine are distributed to libraries and waiting rooms throughout Bendigo. Copies are also given to visiting speakers . Rotarian Frank conducted an excellent reader-promotion programme in January.

ENTERTAINMENT: Rotarian Pen;. Reed\ Com­mittee rendered real service in providing lirst class entertainment on several occasioo s, nowbly the 35th C harter Anniversary and Ladies' Night in November.

PUBLIC AND ROTARY INFORMATION: New Members, have benefited greatly by participation in the "fi reside'' meetings organised by Past President Tom. Keith and his Committee Juring the year. Tom also prepared a Club History for the occasion of the 35th Charter Anniversary. The " Bendigo Advertiser" and Station 3 BO have given valuable publicity to our Club programmes and projects. This year's District Coniercncc ut Lornc was attended by seven members and their wives. Our Club was host to the District One-Day Institute in Bendigo in November.

CLASSIFICATIONS: Under Hal. Moors as Chairman It has been a busy year for this Committee and new member proposals have been dealt with expeditiously.

BY -LAWS: A Club Service. Sub-Committee presented Club By-Law amendments to conform with R.I. recom­mendations which were adopted by the Club.

REPORT OF NEW \'IE~'IBER INTEGRATION C0:\'1:\-JITTEE :

During the past year each new member has been introduced to Club Memb~rs , and this committee under J:'ast President Ken Hesse has endeavoured to make th.:m feel welcome by seeing that thev meet as many members as possible. Two fireside m~ctings were held and all new members who couJJ attend came, including some of the new members of Bendigo South. Talks on Rotary were given as well as films and slides being shown. Many questions were asked and answered , the new members stated that they had gained much from their attendance.

CASHIERS: A specia l note of appreciation should be accorded three Rotarians Squire Catling, Morrie Spencer and Reg. Parker. who have acted as Cashiers on every needful occasion.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FROM l / 6/ 1960 TO 31/5/ 1961

GENERAL ACCOUNT

REC EIPTS PAYMENTS To Members' Subscriptions 918 () 0 Rotary In ternational-

Induction Fees 63 () 0 Capitation 193 18 9 Sales- Magazine 83 2 I

Club Lists 10 0 Pa mphlets 9 9 7 Banners 9 () () 286 10 5 Badges 2 II 6 Rota ry Foundation 35 10 () Directory . 4 6 Bulle tin Expenses 198 16 4

12 6 il Secretaria l Expenses 78 10 7 Donations- Dona tions-

Chile Relief 104 2 () Save Children Fund 19 0 0 Freight on consignment Central Welfare Association 5 () () ·to D ja karta 2 () () Bendigo fndust. Exp.

106 2 () Committee 2 2 () Refund - Deposit Woodbury H o use 5 () \) C hile Re lief 104 2 0 Rebate - District Assembly 4 10 0 Best Apprentice Award 5 5 () Interest on C urrent A/c. 3 I 10 135 9 ()

Inter C lub-Club Lists I 16 0 Y.M.C.A. Car Stickers 2 10 ()

Trophy, N e wport. Kentucky I 3 4 Dona tion - Kyabram C harte r 2 2 ()

Donation - Preston C harter 2 2 ()

Luncheon-Club Guests 48 I 3 Flowers 3 2 () H ut Opening 2 0 0 Governor's Visit . 7 0 0

60 3 3 C lub Exes.-

Badges 8 II ()

Printing Blocks 6 10 2 Freight on Consignment to

Djakarta 3 I 3 Binding N ewsletter 7 10 0 Microphone 29 15 3 C lub Banners . 48 6 3 Other Expenses II 10 6

115 4 5 Presentation to H . Fletcher 3 10 0 Levies-

On to Conference 18 5 0 Assembly 18 10 0

36 15 0 Advance to Yot.Jth Camp 50 0 0

!Ill 19 10 1010 2 4 Balance I /6/ 60 52 6 10 Balance 31/ 5/6 1 154 4 4

.£ 11 64 6 8 £ 1164 6 8

SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Previously styled "Past Presidents' Fund")

To Proceeds Picture Night 140 12 \) By Bursary-Interest 2 3 10 llenc~igo Gir ls' School - G . M a r ti n .. 15 15 0

Bendigo Techincal ColLege - D . H o wes 15 15 0 Receipts 142 15 tO Bendigo High Sc hool - 1. Lewis t5 15 ()

Balance 1/ 6/ 60 50 13 4 Paym ents 47 5 ()

Balance 31/ 5/ 6 1 146 4 2

£ 193 9 2 £193 9 2

YOUTH CAMP ACCOUNT

To Rents 150 0 () By Maintenance Repa irs Replacements Donations 154 2 I and Other Expenses Government Grant 500 0 0 Fuel , Light & Power Proceeds- Insurance Premiums

Homes Exhibition 740 19 7 Progress Payments on New Hut Balance of White Elephanl Sale 3 18 6

Transfer from Youth Camp Reserve 1060 0 0 Advance from General A/c. 50 0 ()

Interest 3 12 10

Total Receipts 2662 13 0 Total Payments Balance 1/6/ 60 141 9 10 Balance 31/5/61

£2804 2 10

N.B. In respect of the New Hut , there is a liability of £100 owing to the Contractors.

YOUTH CAMP RESERVE FUND

To Balance I I 6! 60 . I 030 19 7 By Transfer to Youth Camp A/ c. Interest

To Fines 1/ 6/ 60 to 31 / 5/ 61 Interest

Total Receipts Balance 1/ 6/ 60

32 16 8 Balance 31 / 5/ 61

£1063 16 3

MEMORANDUM OF ASSETS YOUTH CAMP 31 / 5/ 61

Estimated Value - Buildings, Furniture and Fittings, Chapel and Gates 3715 0 0

New Building at cost to date 2592 17 II Equipment - Refrigerator 50 0 0 Facilities - Cricket Pitch. Basketball Court

& Fence 400 () 0 Bank Credit 60 5 2

£6818 3

FINES ACCOUNT

66 9 0 By Donations to - Legacy 14 5 Underprivileged Boys' Camp

Bendigo Hospital 67 3 5 Bendigo Benevolent Home 25 0 8 Bendigo Blind Home

Bridge Street Charities Salv~tion Army Old Peoples' Welfare St. Aiden 's Orphanage

St. Luke 's Toddler's Home Bill Pai11's Pipe Appea l "Bendigo Advertiser" Appeal

Van Hanrellen Family Christmas Camp Expenses-

Hire of Films Bus Hire Drinks Sandwiches

Totwl Payments Balance 31/5/61

£92 4

for

H 7 2 9

7 0 2

12

32 5 11 73 I 3 49 8 10

2592 17 II

2747 13 II 56 8 li

£2804 2 10

I 0 8 0

1060 0 D 3 16 3

£1063 16 3

10 10 ()

5 6 0 5 5 0 6 6 ()

3 3 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 8 8 0 3 3 ll 3 3 ()

10 10 0

2 2 0

27 9

90 2 9 2 l 4

£92 4

Audited and found correct W. G. SONES, President.

E . F. GRANGER, Chartered Accountant (Aust.) R. F. EVERY. Hon. Treasurer.

Chairman: SAM TONGWAY

The Vocational Service Commillee's main group project com pleted the work of occupational counselling to youth started on April 28th at the Town Hall -the combined eriort of the Rotary Clubs of Bendigo and Bendigo South. Sixty-five students required inform<ttion concerning 49 occupations of the 5S listed. The populari ty list was:- Teaching, Industrial Chemistry. Science, Banking, Pharm. C hemistry. Accounting. E lect rica l Engineering, E lectrical Mechanics. Wool C lassing and 1\n:hitecture.. Times were arranged for in terviews with cou nse llors,bcfore the end of the second term. and in the 3rd term a follow up showed that nearly a ll students had availed themse lves of the opportunities to seck advice. The Vocational Service Committee desires to thank all the Heads of Secondary Schools for thei r willing co-operat ion. and to all counsellors who gave their assistance to the students. This service to students could be repeated to students m the 2nd and 3rd terms annually, to he of value to students planning their careers.

UURSARIES J'OH SECO:'\"HARY SCHOOLS: Three bursaries to the va lu.: of £15 / 15/ 0 each have been awarded . At a special luncheon on the 14th Feb. these awards were presented to Douglas Howes (Bendigo Technical School), Geraldine Martin (Rendigo Girls' Secondary School) and June Lewis (Bendigo High School). As this scholarship Fund was practically exha usted by this yea r's awards. a project ;Jf raising funds to continue these scholarships was organised by Rotarian Wilton McKean in J anuary last , consisting of a combi ned Picture Night with Lhe Apex Club at the Golden Drive-In Theatre. A total of £142 was raised. and the Golden Drive-In was thanked for its generous action.

APPRENTICE A WARD : This year. for the fir~t Lim,~ .

the Outst1wding Apprentit.:e of the Year rec.:ivcd 1.1

priLc of £5/ 5/0; this prize was presented by President Bill! on 3 1st May during th.: Commcnwcalth Technical Tra ining Week. It was won by Mr. R. J ac kman for Woodwork and Joinery. 4th Year, an apprentice to Sherman & Hollan~!. Master Builders.

FOURWAY TEST PRESENTATIONS: Framed copies were presented to the Senior Prefects of the fcllowing schools:- Girton C.E.G.G.S .. Bendigo High School. Girls' Secondary School. and the Bendigo Technical College. At a meeting at which sons and daughters of Rotarians were present, the occasion was highlighted by the fine address of Past President Les Harris of the Rotary C lub of Bendigo South. Framed copi~s were presented also to the Student Representatives of the Bendigo Teachers' College during Education Week. and to the Northern District Nurses' School on the occasion of our luncheon at Lister House.

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS: Rotarians are actively engaged in trade and profe~sional Associations.

BUYER-SELLER RELATIONS: Mr. J . Brown spoke on this subject. and gave valuable information on the r;;sea rch work being carried out in this branch of commercial life.

WORK PLACE :VIEETI~GS: To foster the idea "Respect of work Placcs,"luneheon meetings were arranged a t The Northern District Nurses' School at l.ister House and at The Bendigo Benevolent Home where Rotarians enjoyed the fin<! culinary efforts amidst pleasant, surroundings. and appreciated the addresses l'Y Rota rian John McClelland and Mr. Dick Austin.

VOCATIONAL TALKS: The foll"owing speakers gave informative addresses on thei r vocations during the year Th•: Eppalock Weir - Mr. Don Little. Rl'sidcnt Engineer: Nursing Training - Miss Ruth Baker; Trends in Architecture - Mr. Bakomc Griffiths: Library Service to Young People, Miss E. M. Tanner.

MY .JOB TALKS: Rotarian Hugh Ward spoke on Lhe as and Fuel Corporation and Rotarian John McClelland on Hospital Services. Other members .spoke un subjects other than job talks.

Chairman : GEORGE MAYNE

The year under review has not been high-lighted with any major project. However, the Committee has endeavoured to keep the objects of International Service prominently before tbe members of the Club and the general public. We have also made personal contact with many important overseas visitors. and by means of

the written word have contacted Rotarians in far corners of the globe.

CHILD SPONSORSHIP - SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND: During the year Johann Romm became a journeyman, and in his place the Club sponsored a young lad named Gottfried Kilzer of Austria. A letter of appreciation has been received from Gottfried and we are glad that our small contribution has meant much to him and to his family.

ACCOMODATION FOR ASIAN STUDENTS: Various requests have been made seeking facilities from overseas, but we regretted our inability to assist. Although wiiJing and able to arrange suitable billets for a large party of Malayan students en route from Adelaide to Canberra, our offer was declined owing to lack

of co-operation by other organisations along the route.

ROTARY FOUNDATION: The Club observed Rotary Foundation Day on 15th November, 1960. The programme arranged by Past-President Ern Granger, who has been a member of the Rotary Foundation District Committee for several years. was most interesting and

stimulating. Ern also addressed the Rotary Club of Daylesford the next day, and Past President Jack

Barton the Rotary Club of Castlemaine the same night. During the year our Club became 100% contributor to Rotary Foundation.

overseas visitors : Sudi Bhattacharjya, a Food Technician

from India. Mr. Nasution, a School Inspector from Indonesia (he came twice) and Past-President of the Rotary Club of Malacca, Michael Mahindasa.

SPEAKERS ON INTERNATIONAL SUBJECTS: Our Programme Director, John McClelland. gave International Service a very prominent coverage as the

following list of speakers very readily reveals :

I. "South West Africa To-day" - Rev. M. Dowell.

2. "International Relations" - Sir Wilfred Kent­Hughes, M.H.R.

3. "Italy" - Dr. Cairara Cagni of the Italian Consulate.

4. "Contribution of New Australians to our Culture" - Hon. A. A. Calwell, M.H.R.

5. "Trade with Canada" - Mr. N. A. Gilbert, Commercial Counsellor for Canada.

6. " Food for Peace Campaign'' - Mr. R. Austin during World Understanding Week.

7 " Hong Kong" - Mr. A. A. Way. National Secretary Y.M.C.A.

8. "World Understanding" - Rev. Doug. McKenzie, Echuca.

9. "Japan To-day" - Rev. H. Butler a Missionary on furlough from Japan.

I 0. "Indonesia" officer.

Dr. Song Tjie Gie. a Consular

II. "U .S. and the WoriJ To-day"- Mr. F. S. Hopkins Consul General.

In association with the ladies of the Bendigo Inner Wheel Club (who packed and wrapped the gifts), we forwarded a large box to the Inner Wheel Club of Djakarta, Indonesia. This was gratefully acknowledged

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: As well as two library as our contribution to their National Child Care

investigators from Ceylon and one from Indonesia, the

Club had the pleasure of entertaining the following programme. It is a cause for great regret to know that Rotary has since been dissolved in Indonesia.

Chairman : VIC. SMYTH

The year's outstanding events were the erection of the new recreation and Assembly Hall at Axedale and the Homes Exhibition at the City Hall, Bendigo.

The new hall was completed and opened in December, 1960, the official ceremony being on tbe 17th March, 1961 Rotarians and their ladies were honoured at the opening by the presence of Mrs. L. W. Galvin, Cr. and Mrs. Drechsler, Shire of Strathficldsaye and Messrs. 1. Ellison and W. Lien hop and their wives. This event was undoubtedly a further milestone in the the progress of service of Rotary in providing facilities for our youth in ideal surroundings.

The Homes Exhibition on 29th September to 1st October. raised over £740 towards the new hall . It was most encouraging and the interest shown by the public by their attendance is appreciated.

Service to the community was extended by the support given to:-

Assistance with the Red Cross Door Knock campaign.

Christmas charity donations to Bendigo Benevolent Home, Blind Home, Bridge Street Charities, Salvation Army, Old Peoples Welfare, St. Lukes Toddlers Home. St. Aidans Orphanage and Bill Pain's Pipe Appeal, other donations went to the Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital, Somers Camp, the Central Welfare Committee and a special donation to a Ouch family in distress.

Rotary Bursaries to Students of High School. Girls School and Technical School, the Apprentice award to the most outstanding apprentice for 1960.

Some of the highlights at weekly meetings featured the following events:-

Education week: Speakers from the Teachers College - Donald Shadforth and Barbara Banfield, President and Vice-President of the Students Represen­tative Council.

Guest Speaker Mr. Lloyd Rces of Sydney, Judge for the Bendigo Gallery Art Prize award.

Gu~st Speakers, Mr. G . I . Malloch and Constable Merv. Pickering for National Safety Council.

The Heart Appeal Door Knock. campai!,'I!. Two Sons. Daughters and Young Friends Rotarian Norman Oliver was Bendigo organiser of the luncheons. campaign.

35 boys and 25 girls were accommodated free at the underprivileged camp at Axedale, and were sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Collingwood and Brunswick.

Continual encouragement to Youth Club activities Pennants provided for the annual winner of the Girl Guides Rotary Trophy competition. Attendance by President at Boy Scouts Rotary Shield competition.

Cf:3.11n p -

Chairman: JACK HENDERSON

The building of the new Assembly Hall at Axedale Youth Camp, cost £2,000, was erected in record time and was in use at Christmas by the underprivileged children. It is fully paid for.

A sincere word of appreciation is expressed to the Honorary Architect Mr. E. Jefferson Jones. A.R.A.I.A. for the layout and design of the hall.

Features of the new 50ft. x 25ft. hall is the neat practical design and convenience adjoining the existing dining hall. The steel portal type framed construction , vee crimped sheeting and hardwood flooring has lasting qualities and will not require costly maintenance in the future. A well situated open fireplace and barbecue arc built in rustic brickwork and will give many pleasant hours to campers and their friends. A Govermnent gant of £500 was received for which we appreciate the assistance of the Hon. L. W. Galvin, M.L.A.

It was most pleasing to see the fifty-six boys and girls from Melbourne at the underprivileged camp at Christmas. This camp was sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Collingwood and Brunswick and they paid all

were made by our committee for their reception. sleeping, entertainment etc.

During the year over a thousand Young People used the camp coming from many Youth Groups throughout the State. Our camp is known aod well supported by a large number over a great area. It is indeed a grand site to develop our youth and assist in the building of better citizens. With the new hall and excellent facilities available the camp wilL no doubt, be in great demand in the coming year.

Two working bees were held at the camp to obtain firewood. prepare for tree planting and to clear weeds.

Tree planting in the chapel area was carried out by the children of the Axedale School under the super­vision of Mr. J. Ellison, to a master plan by Rotarian Alan Wilkie of Springvale.

General maintenance has continued.

I would like to express my thanks to all Rotarians and the many friends outside Rotary who gave their valuable time to make this year's activities a really

costs. The children arrived by train and arrangements great success.

Rotarian E. M. Vains Rotarian M. G. Guid ic ~:

Rotarion Dr. W. J. Lon • Rotarian Oscar Flight, nr. Rotarian J . Je[ rey Rotarian W. T redin ick Rotarian W. Tredinni~..k Rotarian Frank lPvy Rotarian A. L B llcm Rotarian ansell Rotarian athorne. Rotarian cor •e Lon Rotarian 0. Morris Rotarian T. H. McNaught Rotarian H. P. Y. Wright . Rotarian W. A. Draper Rotarian L. L. Dungey Rotarian G. P. Hibb.:rd Rotarian A. E . Davies Rotarian E. R. Pederi~.:k Rotarian G. A. Pethanl Rotarian F. E. R. Biggs Rotarian Rert Mun::ly Rotarian A. Hedley Jones Rotarian John Barton Rotarian E. F. Granger Rotarian N. J. Oliver Rotarian E. A. Cambridge Rotarian R. H. Trethewey Rotarian C. W. Baker Rotarian K. W. Hesse Rotarian R. V. Brock Rotarian T. B. Keith Rotarian R. Campagnolo Rotarian H . A. Moors Rotarian W . G. Sones

1925 - 1926 1926 - 1927 1927 - 1928 1928 1920 1929 1930 1930 1931 1931 1932 1932 - 1933 1933 - 193~

1934 - 1935 1935 - 1936 1936 - 1937 1937 19.38 1938 1939 1939 - !940 1940 - 1941 1941 - 1942 1942 1943 1943 - 1944 1944 1 9~-1945 1946 1<:46 - 1947 1947 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 - 1952 1952 - 1953 1953 - !954 !954 !955 1955 - 1956 1956 - 1957 1957 - 1958 1958 1959 !959 - 1960 1960 - 1961