ANZAC Day 2009
On April 25th thirty five people came together at the Union League of Philadelphia to commemorate the ninety fourth anniversary of Anzac Day. Those in attendance enjoyed an informative presentation by Dr. Philip Minter, reflective words by RAAF Wing Commander Anthony Birch & Turkish Navy Lieutenant Murat Ozkok, and a poignant ceremony led by Bradley Bleefield. Thank you to all who were able to attend this memorable event.
It's Cricket Season in Philadelphia
We are extremely excited to share with you two huge cricket events coming up in the Philadelphia area.
On Sunday May 17th, at 11am the Merion Cricket Club, located in Haverford, will play host to the Australian High Commission Cricket Team in the Gregory Cup Match. The Australian High Commission is located in New York, and this match has become an annual fixture. Recently, ex-pat & cricket enthusiast Peter Tingate reached out to Merion and as a result all ANZACC members have been extended an invitation to attend. Club address is below.
Then Sunday September 27th we have been invited to put our own team together to play against the Merion Cricket Club - this is HUGE! What it means though is that we are going to need to put our own team together. This will require several training sessions (possibly followed by a beer or two afterward to discuss tactics) between now and September 27th.
If you would like to sign up, experience is not required, please email cricket@anzaccmidatlantic.com with your name, phone number, experience, plus any equipment you have. A warm up match, perhaps against an English team, is currently being planned for Saturday June 27th, stay tuned for correspondence.
For anyone not familiar with the Merion Cricket Club (formed 1865!) I encourage you to visit their website at www.merioncricket.com for information and photographs of the absolutely beautiful grounds and outstanding facilities.
Merion Cricket Club
325 Montgomery Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
325 Montgomery Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
Rugby League: Get in on the Action Now!
The US National Rugby League movement has begun, and your opinions are wanted. Visit the site at www.nrlus.com and VOTE FOR PHILADELPHIA to host professional teams in 2010. Let's bring it back from Jacksonville for all the local Rugby League Fans!
The Church playing at the Trocadero, July 1st.
Victorian Bushfire Appeal
As reported previously, the Benefit Concert held at the Field House in March raised over AUD$1000. Collectively Australian's came together to raise over $300 million dollars - a remarkable effort. The appeal has stopped accepting new donations on line, and all funds raised for the Appeal should be received in Melbourne by June 30th.
We do still have the Dan Milbourne designed Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 T-Shirts available, and with the appeal deadline fastly approaching we would like to sell out of these and send another check to Melbourne.
Cost is $15 + shipping and 100% of the profits will be sent to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Click HERE to order your own or one for a friend or family member now, and thank you for your support.
We do still have the Dan Milbourne designed Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 T-Shirts available, and with the appeal deadline fastly approaching we would like to sell out of these and send another check to Melbourne.
Cost is $15 + shipping and 100% of the profits will be sent to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Click HERE to order your own or one for a friend or family member now, and thank you for your support.