june newsletter 2011

THE EURASIANTHE EURASIANTHE EURASIANTHE EURASIAN

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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

Message from

The Secretary &

Member Rebates

4

News and

Golf

5

History of

Portuguese

Malacca Part 4

6

Members Affairs

& Renewal

7

Seniors Events

8

August Lunch

News

9

Thank You

Photos

10

Thank You

Photos

11

My Calendar 12


JUNE 2011JUNE 2011JUNE 2011JUNE 2011 VOL 25 ISSUE 4VOL 25 ISSUE 4VOL 25 ISSUE 4VOL 25 ISSUE 4

Special points of interest:

CONQUEST OF

MALACCA PT 4

WINTER DANCE

Thank You! Photos

Dear Members The Mother’s Day lunch that took place on Sun-day 1st May was well attended and everyone was treated to a day of good food, fun and entertain-ment. I thank all who made the day one to re-member. After the lunch, those who stayed back journeyed through nostalgia as they indulged in childhood games like Chongkak, karem, chiki, etc. Sadly I was unable to stay but those that re-mained back, reported an afternoon of great fun. I too have my memories of some of these games especially karem played with great passion at my

home in Singapore. The corner shop on our street made a killing with the sale of talcum powder and I still have the bruises from the karem board being flung by my brother who used to get frustrated with the cheating and the inability on our part to play as well as he did.

They were special times when families actually interacted and spent leisure times together albeit some violence and coarse language thrown in! We hope to have a similar afternoon in the near future. Thank you all who organised the afternoon of fun down memory lane.

Some of our members will be pampering themselves by having a night out at the theatre to watch the musical ‘Wicked’ later this month and may possibly make it a dinner and show event. I wish them a great night out and I am sure ‘Wicked’ will meet all their expectations. A ‘Christmas in July’ outing is also planned for July. More details in this newsletter.

As Winter sets in, we will be craving for those wonderful comfort foods. Come along to our Sunday lunch on June 12 and satisfy those cravings. I once again thank Daisy Westerhout, her co-ordinators and all the won-derful cooks who provide us with all our favourite dishes month after month. The delicious aroma of satay drifted through the neighbouring streets at our last lunch and I am sure set many a salivary gland into action.

Please check this newsletter for all the coming events like our Winter ‘Masquerade’ Dance on Saturday 16 July 2011 and our long awaited celebration of the 500 anniversary of the Portuguese landing at our Au-gust Sunday lunch on 14 August 2011. For members who are lucky enough to be travelling to Malacca in October this year, details of the celebrations organised by the Malacca Portuguese Eurasian Associa-tion will be featured in July’s newsletter. Although the actual landing took place in August 1511, the MPEA have opted to celebrate this event on 27, 28 and 29 October 2011.

Please stay well and warm and try and keep those nasty winter viruses away. If you do catch something, remember the rules – lots of fluids and lots of rest. Get a good book or dvd and nestle under your favourite blanket while allowing Nature to heal you of your ailments. In no time you will be up and about and dancing. All the very best.

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

Genevieve De Souza

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

C & V Theseira Enterprises ([email protected])

Thanks for your support. Education Consultants – English School for non-English speaking adults. (Osborne Park) http://www.atherleys.com.au/web/homeschool.asp Migration Consultants (China). Managing agents for ‘COLOSTRUM’ health and wellness products. Call Viv 0417 171 440

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Finlink Finance Julian Long is willing and ready to assist with all your HOME LOAN,REFINANCE, REVERSE MORTGAGE,INVESTMENT, BUSINESS & CAR LOANS. Call Julian on 9443 9660 or 0402 334 538. (FB Licence Number 3197)

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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU June 12th 2011

Curry LaksaCurry LaksaCurry LaksaCurry Laksa Dry Yellow Chicken CurryDry Yellow Chicken CurryDry Yellow Chicken CurryDry Yellow Chicken Curry Nasi LemakNasi LemakNasi LemakNasi Lemak Gado Gado Gado Gado Gado Gado Gado Gado

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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It is not often these days that I put a note in the Newsletter but here are two items:

Rudeness of members

Lately, when announcements are being made at Sunday lunches, it is noticed that some members keep talking, making it difficult for those trying to hear the speaker. This to me is the height of rudeness and it is only common courtesy to be silent while someone is speaking - no names no packdrill - but the members concerned should know better than to be so rude.

Reservation of tables and chairs is NOT ON

At the last lunch (the Mothers Day lunch) some members were telling others looking for seats that the empty seats at their table was 'reserved' or being kept for others yet to arrive. This issue was discussed by earlier Management Committees and decisions made then that the practice would not be allowed. At its last meeting the current Management Committee discussed the matter and maintained the position that there is to be no reservation of tables and seats, in other words it is first come first served. Generally the system works quite well but if any member feels that other members are not doing the 'right thing' please let a Management Committee member know of the circumstances. Frank Hedges , Secretary

The significant loss recorded for the year 2010/2011 has prompted the Management Com-mittee to review the membership rebates and at the March Management Committee meet-ing, a decision was made to withdraw the rebates. This was reported by our Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 10 April 2011.

The Committee is however committed to providing members with the best affordable prices for outings and other activities that would incur a cost to members.

The many activities, functions and events throughout the year are organised by a myriad of volunteers from the membership and every effort is made to ensure that overhead costs are kept to a minimum.

Members will be able to purchase Dance tickets for themselves at discounted prices and will continue to enjoy all the current facilities and activities the Association provides through the generosity of the volunteers and I encourage the general membership to con-sider being part of this entourage of volunteers. Thank you to all our volunteers for making the Eurasian Association a fun and informa-tive organisation that is committed to preserving a unique heritage and culture. Genevieve De Souza President AEAWA

FROM THE SECRETARY

MEMBERSHIP REBATES


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NEWS …………….

Suggestion BoxSuggestion BoxSuggestion BoxSuggestion Box

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 The Association has lost one of its founding members, Ivan Fitzgerald, who passed away suddenly on 28th April 2011. Ivan designed the original ECWA logo and banner that was in use for many years. Our sincere condolences to all members of Ivan’s family. Members will also be saddened to hear of the death on Saturday May 28 of

Ben Noronha, eldest son of Theresa Noronha, brother of Blanche Everett and Philomena Noronha, and cousin to many of our members. Our deepest condolences go to the family, such long standing members of the Association.

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” organisation. A big thank you to our

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

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

To mark the 500th Anniversary of the Portuguese landing in Malacca – August 1511 – a short history of this event will be featured in our newsletters leading up to August when we will celebrate this momentous event in the history of some of the Eurasians who originated in Malacca. We will continue featuring the Kristang language in September.

THE PORTUGUES CONQUEST OF MALACCA The second attack, 10 August 1511—continued from last month

As in the first attack, the main object of the Portuguese was to capture the bridge; but this time d’Albuquerque meant to hold it. Some days before his conference with the officers he had thought out a new idea. This was to use an exceptionally tall junk as a kind of fortified siege ladder, which could be floated towards the bridge, and grappled to it. It would over-tower the bridge, and from its commanding position the attackers could rake the bridge from end to end which their gunfire and stones, and make it completely untenable. Unfortunately at first for his plan, the junk was found to have too great a draught for the shallow waters of the river. The attack had to be postponed until the spring tide, which would refloat the junk and carry it down towards the bridge. Meanwhile the Malays, guess-ing his intention, did their best to set fire to the craft by sending towards it on the falling tide blazing boats and barges; but all their efforts were foiled by the Portuguese.

At last the junk was refloated. The Portu-guese bombarded the city during the night of 9 August, and on the next day the attack be-gan. D’Albuquerque having posted gun-boats on either flank of the attacking boats, made his way to the north part of the city where, after a brief but fierce struggle he succeeded in effecting a landing. Meanwhile Antonio d’Abreu, in face of furious fire from the bridge, which he relentlessly returned, had suc-ceeded in grappling the junk to the bridge, and by a heavy fire, swept the defenders from it. These took up a position behind palisades lying between the bridge and the mosque; but fire from the gunboats in the harbour com-pelled them to retire to the mosque. D’Albu-querque now gave orders for the mosque to be captured. The Malays thereupon evacuated it, and were followed in swift pursuit by a detachment under de Lima. Suddenly the latter’s troops found themselves face to face with fresh reinforcements under the command of the Sul-tan and his son Ahmad. In the band were twenty fighting elephants which now charged the Portuguese. Undis-mayed de Lima pierced the leading elephant in the eye with his spear and the maddened brute turned in the narrow road and fled, scattering the Malays, and infecting the other animals with its rage and terror. Continued next month..... *** An interesting note – the names d’Abreu and de Lima are familiar to me as they appear in the Boudeville family tree and I know families who originated from Burma with these surnames. I would be interested to hear from anyone who also has links to these families. Genevieve De Souza


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MEMBERSHIP

AEAWA welcomes the following new member—

Marty Bouwman

Please make him welcome when you see him

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) Fees for 2011 are payable from 31 December 2010.

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]

Members Affairs Tel: 9276 9439

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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 All,

Brrr brrr! Cold enough for everyone!? Rug up and keep warm, and a little cuddle now and then will not go astray.

The Broadway Musical, WICKED has been booked for Wednesday 29th.

June 2011 for the 1.00 P.M. show. Tickets are available for collection, at the June Sunday Lunch

and it costs $60.90 pp. Christmas in July at Dwellingup Hotel:-

Date: Saturday 2nd. July 2011. Cost: $60.00 per person, which includes, Transport, Morning Tea, Christmas Lunch and a visit to the old POW Camp, and the area around Dwellingup.

Departs: Morley: 8.45 am - Altone Recreation Centre. Benara Road Belmont: 9.15 am - Belmont Seniors Citizens Centre, Lawrence St.

Return: Approximately 3.30 p.m. Those who have registered, please pay at the June Sunday Lunch. A few seats are still available. Please be 15 minutes early for your departure.

Expression of interest for the following: Swan Brewery on a Saturday in August. Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) some time in October 2011.

Investigations are taking place for the Week-End Away at

Myalup Cottages Ferguson Farm Stay

Date: November Week-End—TBA So keep posted. God Bless. See you soon. Joan Reincastle Seniors Coordinator


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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 commence at 11 am and end at 2pm as normal.

Traditional dress is optional on that day

The Frol de la mar, Flor de la Mar or Flor do Mar (Flower of the Sea) was a Portu-guese nau (carrack) of 400 tons, which over nine years participated in decisive events in the Indian Ocean until her sinking in November 1511. There travelled Afonso de Albuquerque re-turning from the conquest of Malacca, with a huge booty and treasure to the Portuguese king, lost off the coast of Sumatra, making it one of the mythical lost treasures. A replica of the Flor de la Mar houses the Maritime Museum in Malacca.

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I have just created a new web page (Not a Post) for 500th celebration info. Its basically "Under Construction". You can find it by going to drop down menu: News>>500th ........ Etc

The Webmaster

AUGUST SUNDAY LUNCH - SPECIAL!!!


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All the hard work behind the scenes—for you...

Our wonderful kitchen helpers and cooks

Our thanks to you all!!!! Also to Peter De Mello and his never failing drinks team!


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Organising quiz nights, rallies,dances, and outings

It is easy sometimes to forget that so many members give of their time

freely and without reward, other than for the good of the

Association.

So, thank you to all the wonderful members who volunteer their time so that the members can have so many

great times!


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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 Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439

Catering Daisy Westerhout 94565435

Children’s Party Thelma Green 94547251

Functions Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505

FaCE Chad Beins 0402 113 897

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

JUNE • 12th Sunday Lunch • 29th “Wicked” Show at Burswood

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

SEPTEMBER • 11th Sunday Lunch

OCTOBER • 9th Sunday Lunch

NOVEMBER • 13th Sunday Lunch

june newsletter 2011

Documents

lunch news

mothers day lunch

winter dance masquerade

winter masquerade dance

afternoon of fun

afternoon of great fun

winter sets

history of portuguese