The Anglo-Indian Australasian Association of Victoria
Dear Friends
At the AGM of the Australian Anglo-Indian Assn of Canberra held on 19/11/2022, there was a discussion on the events scheduled to be held at the next World Reunion of Anglo-Indians in Canberra in March 2024. The rates for each event, Full Rate Package Payments, Early Bird Discounted Package Payments, time slots for events, whether lunch and dinner should be served at all events etc will need to be closely worked out, prices fixed and presented in mid-January 2023. Bookings along with payments for events will begin on 1st April 2023 and cease on 31 October 2023.
There will be bookings for Early Bird Discounted Rate Payment Package for all events which will begin on 1st April 2023 and close on 31st August 2023.
There will be no sale of events after 31 October 2023.
If all events are sold out much before October 2023, then It will be necessary to accept the situation as it exists as nothing more could be done to get new accommodations with extra seating to accommodate late entries. Please note there will be no refund of monies except if Government restrictions are imposed.
With my warm regards Joe Bailey
13th Mar to 17th Mar 2024: COACH TOUR TO CANBERRA FROM WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH TO SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024 FOR 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS TO ATTEND THE 12TH ANGLO REUNION AND A TOUR OF CANBERRA. COST: Members $650.00 Non-Members $700.00 – includes twin-share motel accommodation, coach travel and tours in Canberra. Daily buffet/cooked breakfast. This price does not include ticket to attend the 12th Anglo Indian Reunion or transport to attend various Reunion functions. Please contact Joe Bailey on (02) 6241 4464 and email address:joe.bailey@bigpond.com for the Reunion tickets. A deposit of $100.00 is required to hold your booking. If there are only 20 members for this Reunion from Melbourne, then coach arrangements will be to be done by yourselves. For the coach tour kindly contact Geraldine on 0434 528 265 and Rodney on 0407 424 365
Fri 11th: Every Second Friday of each month Morning Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Cost $20.00 including lunch. (THIS IS CANCELLED).
Sat. 12th & Sun. 13th: Weekend Trip to Shepparton and Echuca 2 Days, 1 night. Includes coach travel, twin share motel accommodation, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch. Cost: Members $200.00 and Non-members $250.00. (Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - August 2023). (THIS IS CANCELLED).
Sun 20th: Sunday Social at Oakleigh Hall from 12.00 P.M to 5.30pm. Whist, Lunch, bingo and music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Thur 31st Aug to Sun 3rd Sep: Rock & Roll weekend to Corowa Golf Club. 4 days, 3 nights. Includes coach travel, motel accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch plus daily pass to attend the music. Cost: Members $500.00, Non-Members $550.00
INDIA & SRILANKA TOUR FROM 27TH FEBRUARY 2024 TO 20th MARCH 2024 (25 DAYS). A DEPOSIT OF $2000- BY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023. TOTAL PRICE TO INDIA AND SRILANKA IS $6395-. AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $100- FOR NON MEMBERS. (FULL ITINERARY UNDER TOURS ITINERARIES - FEBRUARY 2024).
Fri. 1st to Sun, 3rd: 3 days 2nights Rock N Roll music weekend to Corowa Golf Club. Cost: Members $350.00, Non-Members $400.00, includes twin-share Motel Accomodation, all coach travel, 2 breakfasts AND 2 lunches.
Please note: The daily pass to attend the music show will be at your own cost.
Fri. 8th: Our Lady of Vailankanni Feast 6:00pm Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Oakleigh
Our association will be supporting Fr Raju's Parish to celebrate this Mass, followed by refreshments at the Church Hall.
All members are welcome to attend.
Sun. 10th: Our Lady of Vailankanni Feast Mass at Bacchus Marsh
1st Coach will leave Hampton Park at 11:00am, Noble Park at 11:30am
2nd Coach will leave Clarinda at 11:30am, Oakleigh at 12.00noon
Cost: $20.00 for coach travel, please make payment to our bank account. Biryani lunch pack will also be available for sale.
Sun 17th: Sunday Social at Oakleigh Hall from 12.00pm to 5.30pm. Whist, Lunch, bingo and music. Live music by Brendan Scott. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Sat 23rd: 52nd Anniversary Ball at Springvale Town Hall from 7pm to 1am. Live music by Eruption Duo (Rick Charles) and Everest. Smorgasbord dinner, sweets, coffee & tea, 2 bottles of wine on each table. Cost: Members $50.00 and Non-Members $55.00, Children 5-12 years $25.00. (Dance Brochure under - Dances September 2023). PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT ASAP AND YOUR TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR FOR COLLECTION. THERE WILL BE NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.
Wed 4th to Sat 7th - 3 nights 4 days. Seniors Week to Lakes Entrance. This will include twin share motel accommodation at Lakes Entrance RSL Cost for members: $140.00 and non-members $150.00 for motel. Meals available at the RSL Bistro at your own cost. The V-Line train is free for Senior’s.
Sun 15th: Sunday Social at Oakleigh Hall from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Whist, Lunch, bingo and music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00. The AGM will start at 4.00pm. All members are welcome to attend.
Sun 29th: Yarra River Cruise on the Yarra Princess for 4 hours from 1pm to 5pm. Live music by Brendan Scott, dancing, lunch, wine and soft-drinks will be served. Cost: Members $60.00 and Non-members $80.00. Additional $20.00 for those requiring coach transport. Please book by return email and make payment into the AIAA bank account.
Fri 3rd to Tue 7th: 5 Days, 4 nights to Sydney, Batemans Bay, Merimbula, Lakes Entrance. Staying 2 nights at Sydney, 1 night at Batemans Bay, 1 night Merimbula. Visiting Merimbula, Bega, Tilba Tilba, Bermagui, Narooma. At Sydney we will be visiting the Mary McKillop's Church, Manly, Circular Quay, Berrima, this includes coach travel, motel accommodation and daily breakfast Cost: Members $750.00 Non-members $800.00. Please book by return email. Booking is Essential via aiaa1971@hotmail.com and make payment in to the AIAA bank account. (Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - November 2023).
Sun 19th: Sunday Social at Oakleigh Hall from 12.00pm to 5.30pm. Whist, Lunch, bingo and music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Fri 14th: Every Second Friday of each month Morning Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Lonestar Andy will be playing. Cost $20.00 including lunch.
Sat 15th: To allow more members to attend Christmas in July Dance the venue has been changed from Clayton RSL to Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Oakleigh from 7pm to 11pm. Cost: Members $25.00 and Non-Members $30.00 Includes roast dinner and live music by Everest. No BYO. Liquor at Bar prices.
Sun 16th: Sunday Social at Oakleigh Hall from 12.00 P.M to 5.30pm. Whist, Lunch, bingo and music by Lloyd Seaman. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Wed 5th to Wed 19th: (15 days) Fly to Darwin, Coach back to Melbourne. SOLD OUT. Second Tour in October 2023.
Sat 29th: 6am day trip to Mt Buller. Cost Members $50.00 and Non-Members $70.00. THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED.
Sun 30th: Celebrating Anglo-Indian Day at Sacred Heart Hall Oakleigh from 12 noon to 5pm. Includes live music by 'Lloyd Seaman', 2-course lunch and bingo. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Cost: Members $25.00 and Non-Members $30.00.
Fri 1st to Sun 3rd: 3 days and 2 nights First Carols trip to Lakes Entrance. Music by Lloyd Seaman. Visiting Omeo, Buchan, Marlo, Paynesville. Includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 2 lunches. Music by Lloyd Seamann. Cost: Members $400.00 Non-members $450.00. FULLY BOOKED - WAITING LIST applies.
Fri 8th to Sun 10th: Second Carols trip to Echuca, Bendigo, Shepparton. This includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 2 lunches. Cost: Members $400.00 Non-members $450.00. FULLY BOOKED - WAITING LIST applies.
Sat 16th: Carols Singing, Dinner & Dance from 7pm to midnight. Non-stop music by the famous band the TRIOS. Includes buffet dinner, wine, soft drinks. Cost: Members $45.00 & Non-Members $55.00, Children aged 1 to 5 years free, children aged 5 to 12 years old $20.00. (Full Dance Brochure under - Dances - December 2023).
Sat. 23rd: Free Christmas Party for financial members & their children/grandchildren under 12 years at Sacred Heart Hall from 2pm to 7pm for games, bag of goodies, Father Christmas & dinner. Bring your own gifts for Father Christmas to hand-out. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL via aiaa1971@hotmail.com. 250 tickets available first come first served basis only.
Tue 26th: Boxing Day dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh from 7pm to midnight. Music by EVEREST, Lloyd Seaman and Rocking Rick Charles. Cost:Members $30.00 and Non-members $35.00. Children aged 1 to 5 years free, children aged 5 to 12 years old $20.00. (Full Dance Brochure under - Dances - December 2023).
Sun 31st: New Year’s Eve Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh from 7pm to 1am. Music by Lloyd Seaman & Pete Belair from Fire Bird TRIOS and EVEREST. Smorgasbord dinner. Cost Members $45.00 and Non-Members to $55.00. Children aged 1 to 5 years free, children aged 5 to 12 years old $20.00. (Full Dance Brochure under - Dances - December 2023).