It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend Eunice Graham passed away on 9 April 2019. Eunice learnt Esperanto at Manly Esperanto Club in the 1960s and supported that club, the Sydney Esperanto Society (now the Esperanto Federation of NSW) and the Esperanto movement, for the rest of her life. She also attended many World Esperanto Congresses. Esperanto speakers who knew Eunice are invited to the funeral, which will take place at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium (South Chapel), 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, on Monday 15 April at 10am.
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Passing of Margaret Chaldecott
It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend Margaret Chaldecott passed away on 25 March 2019. Margaret was a member of the Sydney Esperanto Society for a long time and, from 1964, has been at various times secretary, president and board member of the Esperanto Federation of New South Wales (and the editor of our newsletter “Telopeo”) and a board member of the Australian Esperanto Association. She was a delegate of UEA for many years. Through dedicated members like Margaret, the movement has survived and prospered for many years and for this we are very grateful […]
Esperanto promoted in Maitland
On Saturday 10 February 2018, several Esperantists (four wearing special green t-shirts) went to the Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival. Eckard Roehrich demonstrated wooden word-blocks, which he made for teaching the language. The team also taught many people at the “Language Lounge”. When we offered propaganda material, some people said, “I’m good”. Certainly. But I think they would be better if they accepted the booklets. 😄 Some children requested many booklets – very formally. Lastly, after sunset, little lights were sent down river. A beautiful sight, although not very serious. – Andrew Spannenberg