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The May 2015 SNEoWSLETuTER OtF ThHE ern CLUB YOF WIaNNIPrEG In NC. DOWN UNDER downunder calendar JUNE FIFA Women’s World Cup: Aus & NZ in Canada, June 8, 12, 15 Monday 8th June, 3 pm, USA v AUS Friday 12th June, 4 pm, AUS v NGA Monday 15th June, 3 pm, CHN v NZL Winnipeg Stadium 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg JULY Annual Pool Party and Potluck Saturday 18th July, 2 pm Jason and Lynley Davidson’s 57 D’arcy Drive, Winnipeg Our Anzac Day ceremony recognized the centenary with The Club will provide burger and buns, a large turnout of members and many special guests. but it is a potluck, so bring and share side dishes and desserts. Let Lynley know you are coming by calling her at Anzac Day ceremony a success 204-275-7631 or 204-943-3775 ne hundred years ago, on April 25, the cenotaph by anyone who wished, greet - 1915, armed forces from Australia and ings from various dignitaries, and the play - AUGUST ONew Zealand and several other Com - ing of the national anthems of Canada, New Saturday 22nd August monwealth countries landed on the shores of Zealand and Australia, were highlights of Golf Tournament at The Players Gallipoli. Since then, for Australians and this outstanding time of remembrance. 2695 Inkster Blvd. New Zealanders, Anzac Day (as April 25 The ceremony was followed by a panel dis - Details to come, but let Peter Munn became known) has been a significant day to cussion on the involvement of ANZACs and know you’re interested. Phone observe remembrance of the fallen and all Canadians in the First World War conflicts, 204-237-1805 who served at Gallipoli and in conflicts and moderated by Liz Hydesmith, and opened by RSVP peacekeeping since then. Hakan Cengiz from the Turkish Embassy. If you let us know you are coming, we can be This year, in honour of the centenary, the Panelists Winnipeggers Dr. James Fergusson, ready for you! RSVP to (204) 487-0067 or Down Under Club of Winnipeg held a special Warren Otto, Christopher Young and Captain [email protected] . service on Saturday, April 25, at the Royal Avi - Emmanuel Goffi from the French Air Force ation Museum of Western Canada, attended explored our combined military history which Please renew for 2015 by approximately 270 people including invited created an ongoing bond of mateship. The Individual $20 … Couple/family $30 … This is guests, service personnel, DownUnder Club challenges faced by the soldiers of the newly the last chance to renew your membership! If members, members of the General Monash forming battalions and their engagements, you haven’t paid your dues yet for 2015, please Legion, cadets, and the general public. the strain political commitment to the war go to the website link below and make it The solemn event began with the arrival placed on the nations to support them and happen. It is super easy now with Pay Pal, or of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, Mr. the legacy of personal sacrifice were all high - you can mail a cheque Or just bring the cash to Philip Lee, and Her Honour Mrs. Anita Lee, lighted as contemporary context of commit - the next event. Please call Norm Griffiths at an introduction to the 100th commemoration ment to the great war in Europe was explored. 204-661-3873 to indicate your intentions. of Anzac Day, the parade entry and marching The somber and reflective tone of the day Phone Peter Debenham at 204-955-0393 for on of the Colours, and continued under the was sweetened by delightful afternoon tea assistance, or email [email protected] . watch of Master of Ceremonies Peter Munn treats and a chance to gather and chat. and Parade Marshal Gordon Keatch. Guests were attended by Navy and Air Force The official greetings and remarks of cadets and DUCW members whose commit - e find us on facebook or the web remembrances on behalf of the Governments ment to community service was appreciated. n of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey, the - Judy Powell & Liz Hydesmith i www.downunderclub.mb.ca l Anzac Requiem, playing of the last post and n email: [email protected] reveille, laying of wreaths, poppies placed on o ow that Spring has sprung, it ing this event together. Liz especially has been so nice to wear jumped through hoops to make the editorially Nshorts rather than event as special as it was, and a par - yours adding longjohns to keep ticular thank you to Liz from all of Charlie Powell warm. It was not a bad win - us. Thank you as well to the club ter, but long enough for all members and friends who ’day – of us. Enjoy the rest of helped out along the way. We Another memory from Army Cadet Spring, and hopefully a were honoured with the pres - Gdays is the “dog biscuits” we were beautiful Summer is in the president’s ence of Their Honours, The Hon - given when bivouacking on Bribie Island or works. ramblings ourable Philip Lee, Lieutenant at Greenbank. The only safe way to eat them It was good to see Peter Munn Governor of Manitoba and her was to dunk them in your tea. So I’m not many club members, and Honour Mrs. Anita Lee, and we surprised one has survived since it was such a great attendance at our commemora - thank the members of the military, Cadets, given to a Digger en route to Gallipoli 100 tion of the 100th anniversary of the landing and special guests who joined with us on years ago (p. 3). Be sure to click on the link of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. I want to com - this special day. See you all again at the and listen to the interview with the soldier’s mend Liz Hydesmith, Brian Hydesmith, and Pool party, or on the golf course. grandson. A much tastier Jenny Gates, for the great job they did, and Peter version was served up the many, many hours they spent in bring - at our 100 year commemoration of ANZAC Day last month: com - pliments to High Tea Bakery for the fare they served up for the occasion! There are several other opportunities coming up during the sum - mer to get together again – soccer, swim - ming and golf – so check the Calendar of Events on p. 1 and let us know if you’re coming. This month’s “Getting to know..” is the Turkish representive Hakan Cengiz and panelists Jim Ferguson, Warren Otto, Chris Young and Emmanuel Goffi first of a three-part series looking at Treaties. We start with Australia, where actually none were ever made with the first people – p. 4. Go Walkabout! The birds i view this month are plovers $ (p. 6). Thanks to other contributors for this month – Judy, Murray, Jenny, Liz and Brian. WINNIPEG TO SYDNEY return $1813 Travel Validity: 01 May–21 June OR 24 July –17 Sept., 2015 Enjoy! WINNIPEG TO AUCKLAND return $1867 Travel Validity: 01 May –21 Jun OR 24 Jul –17 Sept. 14 NIGHTS – Best of FIJI & AUSTRALIA C$3825 Incl: Flights ex Vancouver, fees, & accomm. PLUS: Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Captain Cook Cruise The flags of our countries OR Blue Mountains Wildlife Eco Tour. Travel Validity: 01-May to 13-Aug 2015. and pots of rosemary (for 7 DAYS – PICTURESQUE MOOREA, TAHITI C$3755: Early Bird Rates. Call for details. remembrance), decorated the tables, supported by a Call Sherry, Georgia, display of Anzac memora - Jason for details and bilia and photos, large ban - more specials at ners featuring photos from Downunder Travel. Gallipoli 1915 decorating the aviation museum. (403) 270-4414 Phone 1-866-470-4414 Toll Free [email protected] 114, 3907 3A St NE, Calgary T2E 6S7 • www.downunder-travel.com More than 40 years’ South Pacific experience 2 The Southern Yarn • www.downunderclub.mb.ca May 2015 over the Grand Canyon. ON 9 APRIL 2015 is the first time in history that all New news fromOz Aussie wingsuiters Glenn Singleman and Zealanders will have a say in the design of various sources, see web links in online edition Heather Swan – along with team members the NZ flag. Roger Hugelshofer, Vicente Cajiga and Vegemite back on shelves camerman Paul Tozer – claimed their fame. And speaking of the NZ Flag .. DUCW member Toby Elson reports 220g jars [More online ]: A New Zealand that flew at Quinn’s Post, Gal - at London Drugs in St Vital for $7. They do lipoli 100 years ago has come to light. (See sell out, but patience is a virtue and they re- inset photo, left) It belonged to soldier John stock on a regular basis. According to Toby, news zealand Taylor, and now his 90 year old daughter has “I’ve done the math before and even with the source: NZ Herald, unless otherwise noted handed it over to the RSA for safe keeping. premium price, still cheaper than shipping [More online ] from Aus.” Happy shopping, Vegemite lovers! And speaking of WW1 There is movement at the station A biscuit that came to light 100 years ago in The Recognition referendum: Our Constitu - And speaking of referenda … Egypt, on route to Gallipoli, is still looking tion was written more than a century ago. By Kiwis might have one soon, to decide the fate edible – or at least no less edible than it did then, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of their flag. A roadshow, including commu - back then. Bruce Gatward-Cook talks about peoples had lived in this land for more than nity meetings, will be held across the coun - the not-so-tasty and very hard biscuit his 40,000 years, keeping alive the world’s old - try, starting in Christchurch on May 16.