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aussietrekker · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:51 am Post subject: Lions' Club Altona

I've been asked to give a talk on the Hostel at the next Lions' Club meeting in Altona. They contacted me after seeing the article in the local paper back in April. I'm sure a lot of the old-timers would have had migrant neighbours if they were not migrants themselves. BTW a certain new Prime Minister was a ten-pound tourist who arrived in 1966, and lives two streets from where I grew up in Altona- I know her neighbours on both sides.
If anyone feels like coming along, it's on Wednesday evening, July 28 @ the Altona RSL, not sure what time as yet.

stormfour · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:03 am Post subject:

Sue might be interested in that ,she is a member of the Lions club,unfortunately I cant't make it,but I hope all goes well Judith,should be very interesting,you certainly have a way with words.
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Carol Myers Altona Hostel Dec 1962 - June 1964

Susan Gillet · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:46 am Post subject:

Hi Judith, I certainly would be interested. I'm pretty sure I know a couple of the members of Altona Lions Club, so count me in. The time will probably be 6:30 for a 7:00 pm start. I might also see if any other of my club members want to come along to make it an official visit. See you there. I'll let their president know that I at least will be coming.
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Resident of Altona Hostel, 1963-1965

aussietrekker · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:37 am Post subject:

Sweet! See you next week.

caroline · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:21 am Post subject:

hiya Judith, I don't know if I will be working, as I have been doing night-shift this week, but if I can I would love to be there.

aussietrekker · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:21 am Post subject:

They may end up with a PANEL! Laughing

aussietrekker · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:11 am Post subject:

Just a reminder if anyone's interested, it's this Wednesday night at 6.45pm at Altona RSL, Sargood Street.

Susan Gillet · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:07 am Post subject:

See you tonight Judith; and anyone else who manages to get there. Very Happy

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Resident of Altona Hostel, 1963-1965

Susan Gillet · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:15 am Post subject:

Judith did very well when she spoke to the Lions of Altona. I've had some feedback saying they enjoyed her talk, and there was one lion who herself had lived on Nunawading migrant hostel in the late 40's and she wants to have a look at this forum.

I also enjoyed meeting Judith's husband Bruce and again her daughter Angela.

A good night was had by all.
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Resident of Altona Hostel, 1963-1965

aussietrekker · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:

Thanks Susan, yes it was a great night and put us on the map somewhat. Everyone was so welcoming. There was a former teacher who taught at Seaholme Primary in 1964-65 and would love to contact some of the hostel kids from that era. (Mr.Buckingham). he especially remembers how well they could sing Beatles' songs. Cool

I found some old class photos on the Altona High School site....there were a few names we knew- Rhona Heaney ,Linda Eaton, Sophia Slee and Ailsa Kay.

Olwen · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:30 am Post subject:

Hello, Dianne and David Gillet attended Seaholme School from 1963 to 1965.

Regards Olwen

aussietrekker · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:42 am Post subject:

Maybe we could arrange a little meetup with Mr. B- I'll put on a new thread.