JULY Newsletter

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President’s Message

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Business Classifieds

2

Sunday Lunch 2

Winter Dance

“Masquerade”

3

Christmas in July

Bus Trip

4

News and

Golf

5

Portuguese

Conquest of

Malacca Part 5

6

Members Affairs

& Renewal

7

Seniors Events

8

Philip and Tien

9

Sunday Lunch

Photos

10

Sunday Lunch

Photos

11

My Calendar 12


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Special points of interest:

CONQUEST OF

MALACCA PT 5

WINTER DANCE

LUNCH PHOTOS

Dear Members

It’s been a sad time for our Association during the last few months. We have lost some loved and dear members and as we honour their memory, we also remember and celebrate their passion for their family and friends, their roots, culture and heritage - Ow Mun Hong, Eric Retnam, Tony Quintal, Ivan Fitzgerald and Vivian Theseira – May you Rest In Peace. Our heartfelt condo-lences to all their loved ones.

Sadly Chad Beins has resigned from the Management Committee and we take this opportunity of thanking Chad, Carol and the family for their outstanding commitment to the Association. We wish them all the very best in their future endeavours and will long remember their zeal and enthusiasm especially at the Sunday lunches. We hope to continue with the fun and entertainment that Chad so successfully established at the lunches.

I am sure those that attended the show ‘Wicked’ would not have been disappointed despite the absence of Bert Newton who is ill with pneu-monia and I personally am looking forward to our Christmas In July out-ing on the 2nd of July. A note of thanks to Joan Reincastle and her Sen-iors committee for organising these two enjoyable events.

Time to dust those dancing shoes that went into hibernation since our last dance in February! On Saturday the 16th of July we hope to get all warmed up at our Winter Dance and rock, cha-cha and samba the night away with Hot Hot Hot. Purchase your tickets soon and get into the groove. Its a masquerade night so don’t forget those exotic masks!

500 years ago Captain Alfonso d’Albuquerque captured the city of Ma-lacca on 24 August 1511 and in October this year the Malacca Portu-guese Eurasian Association will be organising a 3-day celebration to mark this auspicious occasion. In the August newsletter we will feature the 3- day celebration program and if you are lucky enough to be visit-ing Malacca at that time, don’t forget to visit the Portuguese Settlement and join in the colourful celebrations.

Our own celebrations will take place at our August lunch on Sunday 14 August 2011. Come along and celebrate the unique culture and heri-tage of the Portuguese descent Eurasians and enjoy a delectable cui-sine that has been a hallmark of this heritage. And to work out all that good food, a ten pin bowling afternoon will take place after the lunch. More details and a list for those interested in participating in the bowling will be available at our July lunch.

I hope everyone has been dosing up on vitamin C to ward away the winter nasties and while welcoming the recent rains, the gloomy weather can sometimes get one down. Cheer up and when the sun’s up, get out into the garden and smell the roses while they are still in bloom. Don’t worry, be happy. Till we meet again, God bless.

Genevieve De Souza —PresidentTel: 9398 5375 email: [email protected]

Genevieve De Souza

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU July 10th 2011

Lamb Curry with DhalLamb Curry with DhalLamb Curry with DhalLamb Curry with Dhal

Congee Congee Congee Congee ---- (Chicken Porridge)(Chicken Porridge)(Chicken Porridge)(Chicken Porridge)

Prawn Noodle SoupPrawn Noodle SoupPrawn Noodle SoupPrawn Noodle Soup

Fried NoodlesFried NoodlesFried NoodlesFried Noodles Side dishSide dishSide dishSide dish————Chi KuehChi KuehChi KuehChi Kueh

Assorted Assorted Assorted Assorted

CakesCakesCakesCakes

(Menu subject to change)

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Regular Sunday Lunches are at

Redcliffe Community Hall Corner

Morgan Road and Field Avenue in Redcliffe, entrance also from Grand

Parade.

Tickets given out strictly on a

first come first served

basis. Tickets will not be given

out for those who

are yet to arrive.

Lunch served from

12 noon.

Members bringing guests,

please sign in the Visitors Book at

the door.

Hope to see you there!


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WINTER DANCE—Masquerade Night

Get a group/table together and come in Get a group/table together and come in Get a group/table together and come in Get a group/table together and come in your best face disguise (face masks) to your best face disguise (face masks) to your best face disguise (face masks) to your best face disguise (face masks) to

AEAWA's Winter Dance.AEAWA's Winter Dance.AEAWA's Winter Dance.AEAWA's Winter Dance.

Theme: Masquerade NiteTheme: Masquerade NiteTheme: Masquerade NiteTheme: Masquerade Nite

Date: Saturday 16th July 2011Date: Saturday 16th July 2011Date: Saturday 16th July 2011Date: Saturday 16th July 2011

Time: 7pm Time: 7pm Time: 7pm Time: 7pm ---- MidnightMidnightMidnightMidnight

Place: Belmont Sports and Recreation ClubPlace: Belmont Sports and Recreation ClubPlace: Belmont Sports and Recreation ClubPlace: Belmont Sports and Recreation Club

Cnr. Abernethy Rd & Keane St. BelmontCnr. Abernethy Rd & Keane St. BelmontCnr. Abernethy Rd & Keane St. BelmontCnr. Abernethy Rd & Keane St. Belmont

Band: Hot, Hot, HotBand: Hot, Hot, HotBand: Hot, Hot, HotBand: Hot, Hot, Hot

Cost: $15 members. $20 nonCost: $15 members. $20 nonCost: $15 members. $20 nonCost: $15 members. $20 non----membersmembersmembersmembers

Strictly no BYO (fully licensed bar)Strictly no BYO (fully licensed bar)Strictly no BYO (fully licensed bar)Strictly no BYO (fully licensed bar)

Bring own snacks.Bring own snacks.Bring own snacks.Bring own snacks.

Tickets from: Margaret 93776280, Joan 92769439, Valerie 0412572476Tickets from: Margaret 93776280, Joan 92769439, Valerie 0412572476Tickets from: Margaret 93776280, Joan 92769439, Valerie 0412572476Tickets from: Margaret 93776280, Joan 92769439, Valerie 0412572476

It promises to be a good night, so come along and support you association.It promises to be a good night, so come along and support you association.It promises to be a good night, so come along and support you association.It promises to be a good night, so come along and support you association.

lots of prizes, raffles, lots of prizes, raffles, lots of prizes, raffles, lots of prizes, raffles, best dressed mask best dressed mask best dressed mask best dressed mask and door prize.and door prize.and door prize.and door prize.

Hope to see you there. Hope to see you there. Hope to see you there. Hope to see you there. Take care.Take care.Take care.Take care.

Margaret ChowdhurieMargaret ChowdhurieMargaret ChowdhurieMargaret Chowdhurie Functions CoFunctions CoFunctions CoFunctions Co----ordinator ordinator ordinator ordinator


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On a cold and rainy July 2nd - 51 members and friends set off on a Christmas in July day trip to Dwellingup. We were soon warmed up by our friendly driver, Terry, and with Mario playing his guitar, the sing-a-long made the kilometres fly by.

Morning tea was at the Liveringa Art Gallery in Pinjarra where we enjoyed very welcome hot cups of tea and coffee with biscuits and fruit cake. There were plenty of arts and crafts shops to spend our money in! Joan’s grandson Jordan, was a champion at washing up cups and was a

very helpful young man throughout the day.

We set off again through the karri for-est to Dwellingup with an interesting commentary along the way about the POW camp that had been nearby during the second world war.

We all enjoyed a delicious turkey lunch at the Dwellingup Hotel, com-plete with Christmas crackers and plum pudding. After lunch we dodged the showers and explored the town.

Then it was time to head home after a lovely day. Thanks to Joan Reincastle and the Seniors Committee for organising yet another successful outing.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BUS TRIP


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NEWS …………….

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No suggestions received this month. The Management Committee encourages and welcomes constructive feedback from members. All signed suggestions will be discussed by the Committee and responded to in the newsletter.

Member’s DrawMember’s DrawMember’s DrawMember’s Draw————Be there to winBe there to winBe there to winBe there to win The member’s cash draw jackpots each month if it is not won. You have to be there to win so

come along and support AEAWA’s lunches to be eligible for the member’s draw.

Deepest SympathyDeepest SympathyDeepest SympathyDeepest Sympathy To Colleen Theseira and family on the loss of Vivian who passed away in June. May he Rest in Peace.

Get all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWS————Electronically!Electronically!Electronically!Electronically! If any member would like to receive updates on AEAWA activities by email, please send a short email to our Vice President, John Sutton who is compiling an email distribution list. John will then add you to the list. Emails sent in this way will not reveal your email address to other members on the distribution list. John’s email address is [email protected]

Would you like a fully functioning, legal computer? Would you like a fully functioning, legal computer? Would you like a fully functioning, legal computer? Would you like a fully functioning, legal computer? Please download an application form from our web site.

These are VERY cheap and are supplied by The City of Wanneroo “Men’s Shed” organisa-tion. A big thank you to our

Eustace Boudeville for facilitating this great offer. The WebMasterThe WebMasterThe WebMasterThe WebMaster————Alan JuppAlan JuppAlan JuppAlan Jupp

AEAWA CLUB GOLF

For details of the next game,

Please contact — Graeme Mitchell on 0403 336 899


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PAPIAH KRISTANG—SPEAK KRISTANG Malacca’s 500th Anniversary

The 500th Anniversary of the Portuguese Landing at Malacca will be celebrated at the Sunday lunch on 14 August . The menu will strictly be Portuguese dishes with main meals at the usual $6.00 and cakes will be sold as normal. The entertainment will be based on Portuguese music and dance with a DVD from Malacca depicting the various Portuguese folk dances. It will com-mence at 11 am and end at 2pm as normal. Traditional dress is optional on that day.

THE PORTUGUES CONQUEST OF MALACCA

The Second attack, 10 August 1511 —continued When darkness fell, the Portuguese took up their position on the bridge, which they now heavily defended with strong barricades at both ends, built up with barrels of sand and wood from two of their ships which they had broken up for this purpose. Above their heads they placed a great sail, firmly tied down at each end to ward off the heat of the sun during the day. All night long their guns bombarded the city, keeping the roads clear from concentrations of enemy troops. D’Albuquerque spent the night visiting and encour-aging the wounded, of whom there were many. During the battle twenty-eight of his men had been killed. For some days d’Albuquerque waited before giving orders for the final attack. He was concerned about the wounded, but was also ready even at this stage to negotiate with Mahmud. He simply asked that per-mission should be given for the building of a fortress and that his men should receive reasonable booty for their victory. The Malay war party however was in no mood to negotiate; though many of the traders among them Ninachatu was among these and was given flags to put outside his house to help Portu-guese soldiers to identify it, asked for protection during the sack of the city which all expected hourly. The capture of the city, 24 August 1511 The final attack, however, did not take place until some days later. The on 24 August d’Albuquerque’s troops, marching six abreast through the streets, swept aside all resistance, slaying all who tried to op-pose them. The governor then gave orders for the city to be sacked: but the operation was carried out with amazing regularity. There was no wild snatching for booty. First the sailors, whose job was so vital, were allowed to get their share; then other troops went in succession, each bringing booty back to the beach near the spot where the Commander stood. The whole operation took one day. Amazing treas-ures were accumulated including ‘bars of gold, jars of gold dust, jewels, priceless silks, rare perfumes and scented woods’ –but it was estimated that two-thirds of the great city’s wealth still remained. Some of the officers were in favour of despoiling the city completely and returning to India; but this was not part of d’Al-buquerque’s plan. He was anxious for his troops to reap a fair reward for their valour; but at the same time he saw the vital importance of Ma-lacca to Portugal’s Empire. He did not wish it to be ruined; but instead was most anxious to re-establish its trade as soon as possible. As for himself, the only things he acquired from the Malacca expedition were Noadabegea’s bracelet and six large bronze lions for his own tomb. Next month – conclusion of the capture of Malacca Genevieve De Souza


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MEMBERSHIP

AEAWA welcomes the following new members —

1. Rosemary Martinus

2. Margaret Toft

Please make them welcome when you see them.

Those who wish to pay direct to AEAWA’s Account here are

the details:-

Account Name: Australian Eurasian Association of W.A. Inc. Bank : Bank West BSB: 306 042 Account Number: 082 139-5 Reference: Subs (name) or (membership number) Annual Fees are payable from 31 December each

year.

Pensioner: 1 yr $15 or 3 yrs $40.50

Single: 1 yr $19 or 3 yrs $51.30

Family: 1 yr $28 or 3 yrs $75.60

Charles Reincastle [email protected] Members Affairs Tel: 92769439/0404215042

Charles Reincastle [email protected]

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Send this form to AEAWA Members Affairs PO Box 875, Cloverdale WA 6105


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SENIORS EVENTS - MARK YOUR DIARY …

Not just for Seniors—but for All Members and Friends!

Hi everyone, A group of 15 members attended the Broadway Musical ‘Wicked’ at the Burswood Theatre on June 29th. The show was fantastic and awesome. Before the show, some of us indulged ourselves with a lobster, chips, salad and drink for lunch. Do not miss this great show. It will take your breath away. By the time you receive this newsletter, 51 of us will have already gone on our “Christmas in July“ outing at Dwellingup. (See article on page 4).

Swan Brewery Tour Date: Tuesday 30th. August 2011 Cost: $12.00pp Seniors/Pensioners $15.00pp Non card holders (adults)

It includes beer, soft drinks and finger food. Time: 7.00 PM Transport: Own Transport (Meet at Swan Brewery)

Please register at the July Sunday Lunch

Other activities are still in the planning process. For updates please check the Newsletter each month.

See you soon. God Bless. Joan Reincastle, Seniors Coordinator

1. Now available direct from our own download page thanks to gaining permission

from copyright holder/writer E. L. Tong "Story of Malacca". A very interesting

read.

2. AEAWA Web Site Statistics—

Month Unique

visitors

Number of

visits Pages Hits Bandwidth

Jan 2011 1,309 2,330 5,842 10,800 246.05 MB

Feb 2011 3,399 7,472 17,388 22,537 262.42 MB

Mar 2011 4,092 8,249 20,836 32,572 490.34 MB

Apr 2011 3,611 6,806 18,031 28,959 784.55 MB

May 2011 1,879 3,206 6,763 16,048 423.94 MB

Jun 2011 1,015 1,627 3,169 7,022 188.24 MB

Jul 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Aug 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Sep 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Oct 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Nov 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Dec 2011 0 0 0 0 0

Total 15,305 29,690 72,029 117,938 2.34 GB

FROM THE WEB MASTER


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Committee member Valerie Whitaker is pictured with our never failing team of Philip De Mello and Tien Weng who work so hard every month setting up the drinks table and lugging the heavy esky around. The job also involves purchasing dozens of cans of soft drink, as well as organising the tea, coffee, sugar and milk, on top of all the cleaning up afterwards!

We really appreciate all you do the for the association guys, not forgetting the support from your families as well.

Note from the Editor: Before I get into any more trouble....I am SO SORRY for calling Philip De Mello “Peter “ in last month’s newsletter! I will never be allowed to forget it.

THANK YOU!!!!!


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SUNDAY LUNCH PHOTOS

Happy members and friends enjoying our June Sunday lunch. ~~ - ~~

Special thanks! - to Michael Chowdhurie, Ron, Franz and Graeme and all who assisted in getting the sound system working and to Michael and

Ron for the entertainment at our June lunch.


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SUNDAY LUNCH PHOTOS


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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Genevieve De Souza 93985375

Vice President John Sutton 0437 286 301

Secretary Frank Hedges 93897105

Treasurer Carol Richards 0411 812 981

Seniors Joan Reincastle 92769439

Member’s Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439

Catering Daisy Westerhout 94565435

Children’s Party Thelma Green 94547251

Functions Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505

Committee Member Sue James 93321294

Committee Member/Golf Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899

Committee Member Alan Jupp 0400 377 054

Committee Member Valerie Whitaker 0412 572 476

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AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PO Box 875, CLOVERDALE

Western Australia 6105

Letters to the Editor

If you have some

interesting news or things

to celebrate—

Please write to

PO Box 875

Cloverdale WA 6105

Or email

[email protected]

Please contact any one of the

Committee if you have any questions or

ideas. We are always happy to hear from you!

My Calendar 2011

JULY • 2nd Christmas in July Trip • 10th Sunday Lunch • 16th WINTER DANCE— Masquerade at BSRC

AUGUST • 14th Sunday Lunch –Special 500th Anniversary Portuguese in Malacca • 30th Swan Brewery Trip

SEPTEMBER • 11th Sunday Lunch

OCTOBER • 9th Sunday Lunch

NOVEMBER • 13th Sunday Lunch

DECEMBER • 11th Sunday Lunch

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