Hello my dear members .....

my family and I went overseas

straight after the Winter Dance and

missed our EA Sunday lunch on the

8th of July. Since my return however, I have

had some great feedback on both events.

I will start off by thanking everyone who

assisted in the organisation and preparation of

what was officially the new committee’s first

dance for the year, the Winter Dance, on the 7th

of July. It was fantastic to receive such

overwhelmingly positive feedback. The venue

was excellent, the layout and décor was

comfortable, the bands Klassworks & Expose

provided continuous music and entertainment

and the company of around 250 people who

were ‘ready to party’ was fabulous! A good

time was had by all! Grateful thanks to our

Functions Coordinator Kay Klass. You have

done a sterling job, Kay.

I understand that the Sunday lunch was an

equally entertaining event with music provided

by the very talented duo of Mel Nerva & Roger

Prior and of course the usual comical antics of

our Sunday Lunch Coordinator Gary Aviet. The

food was magnificently prepared and was well

indulged by approximately 150 plus people

who attended the luncheon. Thanks to all who

played a part in the success of the Sunday lunch.

I believe the talk organised by the Community

Services team was very well accepted by the 40

or so people who were in attendance. The

common feedback is that it was informative

and members are looking forward to the next

forum. A big thank you goes to Kevin De Souza

and his team for organising this event.

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AUGUST 2012 VOL 30 ISSUE 5

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The very popular 3 month promotion of NO

JOINING FEE for new members has now

officially come to an end. Over the period we

received around 50 new and renewed

memberships. A warm welcome to all our

new friends and families. I hope you will join

in on our journey to our milestone

celebration of our 25th Anniversary in 2014.

Please remember that our August Sunday

lunch will be held at FORSTER PARK at the

corner of Abernethy Road & Keane Street,

Cloverdale, on the 12th of August. The theme

will be ‘International Day’ since the

Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian

National Days are all celebrated in August.

Please come dressed in your best traditional

or national costumes if you like. There will

also be music and entertainment and of

course some wonderful food. So tell your

family and friends to come along.

After the lunch on the 12th of August, our

Sport & Games Coordinator, Graeme

Mitchell, has organised a ten pin bowling

session. If any of the previous sessions are

anything to go by then you wouldn’t want to

miss it….cause it going to be lots of fun!

Check inside the newsletter or call Graeme or

any committee member for more details.

I am so glad to be back and looking forward

to seeing you all at our August Sunday lunch.

Chad

Chad Beins —President

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Come join us for Sunday Lunch with great food, good friends and great entertainment!

Sunday 12th August 2012 MENU

Vegetarian Noodles

Nasi Briyani

Nasi Lemak

Chicken Curry with

Roti Canai

Side Dish

Spicy Chicken

Winglets

Assorted cakes

Regular Sunday Lunches

Venue : 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.

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Sunday Lunch 2

News and Changes 3

Winter Dance Photos 4

Sunday Lunch Photos 5

Spring Dance, Gig Guide & Sports 6

Seniors Report 7

Main Roads Tour Report 7

Members Affairs 8

Quarantine Matters 9

Community Services Notice Board 10

Business Classifieds & Notices 11

Our Calendar 12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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PRE-PAID LUNCH VOUCHERS

To serve the lunches faster, purchase a pre-

paid lunch voucher. This is how it works:

When you arrive you get a numbered

ticket as usual.

You then purchase a lunch voucher at

the entrance, currently $6 (half price for

over 80’s). You may also purchase a side

dish voucher.

When your number is called, present

your numbered ticket plus the voucher

at the kitchen and get your meal.

(N.B: One ticket = one main meal + side dish).

A gentle plea - please have the correct amount

handy to save us running out of change.

The Management Committee

encourages and welcomes con-

structive feedback from mem-

bers. All signed suggestions will

be responded in writing.

SUGGESTION

BOX

Raffle 1st Prize of $25 - Jade Lim 2nd Prize of $15 - Mervyn Woulfe 3rd Prize of $10 - Dickie Hendroff

Letters to

the Editor

If you have some interesting news or

things to celebrate, please write to:

P O Box 875

CLOVERDALE WA 6105 OR

email : editor2@aeawa.asn.au

Member’s Draw Specials for our

over 80s and 90s

Members aged over 80

will be given 50% off the cost

of their main meal.

Members over 90 years

will receive their main meal free

AND get table service.

For the first name drawn

So be there to win it!!

July’s Lucky Winner - Blanche Gorman

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Friendship at its Best

Winter Dance

7th July 2012

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Sunday Lunch

8 July 2012

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As part of our community service to the association and if you are looking for a

good night out why not come and support our talented musicians!

Fridays Soul Corporation - Moon & Sixpence U2ME - Woodbridge Hotel

Saturdays

Soul Corporation - Universal Bar

Back to the

Dance

Saturday 22nd September

7.30pm – Midnight

Beckenham Community Centre

53-63 Streatham St Beckenham

Featuring: FLASHBACK &

D.J. – A.G.E.

For tickets phone: 0410 478 334

Members $15

Non – Members $20

BYO Drinks & Snacks

Tenpin Bowling 12 August 2012

(after Sunday Lunch)

4pm at Cannington Bowls $13 (2 games and shoe hire)

Golf – Weekend away Golf Sanctuary Golf Resort – Bunbury

14th & 15th September 2012 Golf 10 a.m. on the 15th (Saturday)

Expressions of interest to PLAY only or PLAY/STAY

For details please contact Graeme Mitchell (0403 336 899)

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Hi All,

Those that went for the ‘Mains Road Tour’ on

the 19th of July 2012 had a very good and

knowledgeable outing. See report by John

Sutton.

Dinner at Bentley TAFE.

Date : 18th October 2012

Venue : ‘Bentley Pines’

Cost : $28.00 per person includes

beer, wine and soft drinks

Time : 6.30 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. start

(Sharp)

If you are interested, please put your name

down at the August Lunch.

The Seniors Sub-Committee is busy planning

more activities, so please watch the

Newsletter for more information.

God Bless and see you at the lunch.

Joan Reincastle

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Visit to the

Main Roads Department Traffic

Control Centre

Seniors Report

...not just for seniors

...but for all members &

friends

Next

Outing

On the morning of Thursday 19th July, 20 AEAWA members and friends, including some school children, visited the WA Main Roads De-partment Traffic Control Centre, in Newcastle

Street. We were given a very informative and lively introduction to the up to the minute com-puter controlled system which monitors and controls traffic flow in Perth and its surround-ings, said to be the most advanced in Australia. The presentation was given by two great pre-senters, Cass and Christine who will be well known to those of you who listen to radio traffic

report updates. From the observation deck we looked down on the Operations Room which resembled a scaled down mission control at Cape Canaveral, we saw live traffic flow on Perth’s freeways and major roads. We learnt that the Traffic Controllers can adjust traffic lights to allow VIP’s and ambu-

lances with seriously ill patients, to have a clear run through traffic intersections, with all lights set to green. This happened at CHOGM, when the Queen and the Heads of Government were given a clear run into the city from the airport. An interesting feature of the system is that if you travel at the speed limit for the road and get a green light at the beginning of the “married

lights” you should get green lights all through that section of the system. The sequence of traffic lights was also explained to us. The light sequence changes at different times of the day, to take account of traffic flows, monitored automatically by sensors beneath the road surface.

After the completion of the tour some members

repaired to Burswood for lunch, to round off a

very enjoyable day, which had been arranged by

Joan Reincastle and her Seniors Committee, par-

ticularly Joan Arklie who liaised with the Main

Roads Department.

John Sutton

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To become a new member obtain an appli-cation form from the Management Commit-

tee or from the net - aeawa.asn.au.

To renew your membership, please post

the form below with your cheque.

Payment (either cheque or cash) can also

be handed at our Sunday Lunch .

Pay directly to AEAWA

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)

Fees for 2012

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

Members Affairs

Charles Reincastle

MEMBERS RENEWAL FORM

Name (s)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Address…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Amount $........................................................

Membership No…………………………….

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

Please make welcome the following new members

Sean & Caroline Quintal

Brendan Hendroff Kennith Jayan & Nicole Clark

Joanne & Philip Ellis Darren & Barbara Woulfe Robin Reakes

Jean & Noel Maxine

Renewal Ronald & Jacqueline D’Souza

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This month we look at two pests considered a threat to

Australia.

Declare or Beware! Don’t risk an on-the-spot fine.

BL

Source: DAFF

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The contents used in this newsletter are of an informative nature and do not account to advise anyone.

We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, correctness or reliability of the content.

Q UA R A N T I N E

M AT T E R S

Khapra Beetle

This is one of the worst ‘stored-product’ pests. Adult beetles are brownish and 2-3mm long.

Larvae are up to 5mm long and covered in dense, reddish-brown hair.

Where is it found? Originated in India and has become established in the Middle East, Asia and Af-

rica. Introduced accidentally, and subsequently successfully eradicated in the United States at huge cost.

What are its effects? The larvae are voracious feeders on grains, seeds, processed vegetables, spices, herbs, nuts and dried fruits.

Risk to Australia? The beetle is difficult to control and easily transported in shipping containers, vessels or vehi-cles. Their ability to survive without food enables them to be carried around the world. If the

beetle infests our grain exports, eradication will be extremely costly.

Asian Longhorn Beetle This beetle bores deep into hardwood trees eventually killing them. They attack

maple, elm, willow, poplar, mulberry, apple, plum, pear and other hardwood trees.

The beetle is native to southern China, Korea and Japan. If introduced into Aus-

tralia it has the potential to devastate 150 million hectares of Australia’s native

forests. The highest risk of the Asian longhorn beetle getting into Australia is on imported timber and

wood pallets or packing materials or furniture from overseas. For this reason, timber products

from Asia must be treated before being imported or on arrival in Australia.

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Community Services

Notice Board

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Financial Counselling Talk

This talk will cover information on the following areas :-

Budgeting information.

What concessions and subsidies are available from Centrelink and the

W.A. State Government.

How to reduce your debt through debt negotiation and/or consolidation.

Information on “non-interest” or “low interest” loans for household items,

cars, etc.

Come to the AEAWA Community Services Talk!!!

It is free, useful and written handouts will be given & the opportunity to ask

more questions on a one to one basis with the speaker.

The speaker : To be announced in the next newsletter

Date & Time : Immediately after the Sunday Lunch on

Sunday, 9 September 2012 from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Place : Redcliffe Community Hall

Corner of Morgan Road & Field Avenue, Redcliffe.

Entrance also from Grand Parade

Organised by the Community Services Team, AEAWA

Kevin, Gary & Jim

Email: community services@aeawa.asn.au

Mobile: 040044882 (Kevin)

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Business Classifieds

INFINITE FINANCE AUSTRALIA Let us assess your current loan to ensure that it isn’t costing you more than it should. Call Troy Quintal 0415 764 672 for all your finance needs CRN 399480 Office ph: 9382 1125 troyquintal@infinitefinanceaustralia.com.au D&L LINTELS For all your Structural Steel Solutions. Suppliers of Galvanised, Dimet & Duplex coated. Call David Mikaere 9356 1797 or 0438 661 739 Keith & Angie’s Dance Classes Why not add another dimension to your social life and learn to waltz, rhumba, cha-cha, rnr and slow rhythm. Call 9207 2819 or 0419 907 960. Prepare2Drive – Automatic Driving Lessons Fully qualified, friendly and patient driving instructor. Automatic vehicle with power-steering and dual controls. Price covers one full hour with pick up and return. Call 0418 237483 now to book.

PlaneTorque Australia Pty Ltd

An aviation consulting company providing a range of technical, administrative and logistical services. Visit www.ptaaus.com.au Contact Alan Jupp on 93774669 Learn to Dance! Beginner Ballroom and Latin dance course at the Maylands Golf Club commencing Sunday 1 July 2012 from 4:30 – 5:30pm before the band starts! For bookings, call Basil or Clara on 0478 616 766 or at maylandsdance@gmail.com $90 per person for a six week course. Plus get $5 off your meal! Singles welcome. Limited numbers, so book early.

Our Warmest Thoughts are

with . . all of our members and

their families who are unwell or

grieving. If you know of someone

who would like to share their loss,

or just need a prayer, please feel free

to contact the committee or

drop us a line.

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From August 2012, the Association will not

be placing death notices in the daily news-

paper. Instead, we will make every en-

deavour to deliver flowers and a card to

the family of the deceased. Please advise

the President, Vice-President, Treas-

urer, Secretary or any member of the man-

agement committee of deaths of our mem-

bers or their immediate family.

Death Notices — Policy Change

Our deepest sympathies to Pat

& Martin Pereira on the loss of

Pat’s mum Addie de Silva on 21

July 2012.

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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Chad Beins 0402 113 897

Vice President Kevin De’Souza 0400 044 882

Secretary Brian Leicester 0419 944 323

Treasurer Carol Richards 0411 812 981

Seniors Joan Reincastle 0419 906 719

Member’s Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439

Catering Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505

Catering Sue James 93321294

Functions Kay Klass 0410 478 334

Sports & Games Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899

Sunday Lunch Derrick Holmes 0409 119 387

Sunday Lunch Gary Aviet 0413 240 429

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Aug Sep Oct Nov Sun 12th

11 am International Day

Sunday Lunch

Sun 9th 11 am

Father’s Day Sunday Lunch

Sun 14th 11 am

Seniors Sunday Lunch

Sun 11th 11 am

Remembrance Day Sunday Lunch

Venue Change Forster Park

Abernethy Road Belmont

Sun 9th 2 pm

Community Services Talk

Sun 25th Sports/Golf Picnic

Sun 12th 4 pm

Ten Pin Bowling Cannington

Fri 14th & Sat 15th

Golf Weekend Away, Bunbury

Sat 22nd 7.30 pm

Spring Dance

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CALENDAR

NOTE!