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Dear friends

A group of dedicated Rotumans have formed a committee of men and women in Brisbane to raise funds for much needed repairs to the Catholic Churches in both Sumi and Upu, Rotuma in FIJI. 

Together with many thousands of Rotuman children, several members of this group were fortunate enough to have received much of their schooling and Christian education through the Catholic Schools in Sumi and Upu and they now wish to repay in some small way, their debt of gratitude.

We have taken up the challenge to raise funds and have now planned an Island Night which is to be held on Saturday September 27 in Brisbane (details in attachment).   This is a one-off fundraiser, therefore to make this event the success it deserves to be, we rely on the goodwill and generosity of individuals and companies and we hope to get the support of all Rotumans living in Australia and abroad.

We welcome the buying of tickets by tables of 14 and individual buyers are more than welcome where we place you with lovely people.

Look forward to hearing from you all soon.

Kind regards

Andrew O'Meagher

103 Ashover Rd Rocklea

Brisbane,Qld

07) 38508708

Noa'ia...

"TALANOA OCEANIA" The attached conference may be of interest for the PI s in South Australia.

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Regards…

Ralph

Our community is chartering MV Westerland this festive season thus this flyer will inform our relatives who wish to spend Christmas in Rotuma of this reliable return trip to Rotuma this coming festive season. Barry Jione for Pepjei Community - Suva

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Have you tried out the Queensland Rotuman Community website: http://www.connectqld.org.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=24668, you may find it helpful regarding future events and updates to that community_ rotumasouthaustralia

Hi!!! I'm a Rotuman gal married to a Samoan and as much as we both love attending and supporting Samoan functions, we both feel we need to be in touch with my Rotuman side.I have been trying to find out if there is a rotuman association here in Brisbane but have no luck. But I found your website and hope to get info on who I can contact or if you'd know any upcoming Rotuman events here in Brisbane in which we can attend.Hope to have a positive result from this e-mail but....I'll take it as it comes.

Thanks...

Harieta Palupe  email...

Noa’ia se aus atakoa

The Michaels (Adelaide & Queanbeyan) recently made a trip back to Lautoka in celebration of Desmond and Ravai’s milestone achievements (06/10/2007). This was held at the Sofitel, Nadi after a moving church service at the El Elohe Rotuman Methodist Church, Lautoka. The service was conducted by Rev Vivalesi Simote, MC at the Sofitel, Dr John Fatiaki and Vote of Thanks by former CJ Dan Fatiaki. The function itself was a beautiful occasion enjoyed by all who attended and brought back memories of yesteryear. A heartfelt fãiåk se’ea to my brothers Wilson (Suva), John (Queanbeyan), Aisake Tigarea (Suva),  sisters Rev Seforosa Carol (Syd), Ravai O’Connor (Suva) and their families for making this celebration one of thanksgiving, love and memorable for Mum and Dad.

Fãiåk se’ea…

Henry M

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Hanisiof xxx Elai

The Social & Charitable Oasis Inc

a member of

The Society of the Infant Jesus of Prague Inc

Registered Charitable Organization - C.F.N. 17646 - ABN: 7961 526 2070

Office: 13 Broughton Street, Kiribilli, Sydney New South Wales, 2061

Phone 612 99557360 – Fax 612 99557163

Mobile : 0413108238  – Email :  lunikliu@people.net.au

Dear Patron & Families,

We would like to thank you for your support of our "Charitable Oasis Inc Annual Spring Ball" which was a tremendous success, thanks to your attendance and contribution to the positive, fun filled atmosphere of the evening of 15^th September 2007, in Sydney.

Your donations, attendance and generosity have assisted us in the continuation of our general mission of helping those in need (as highlighted on the night). We will keep you updated with our newsletters and hope that we may rely on your future support.

Once again, a very big THANK YOU!

Kind Regards,

Frank Smith

1^st October 2007

For & On Behalf, of Management Committee

& Charity President : Lunik Liu 

PS. Upcoming events;

1.          FIJI DAY  6^th October 2007 at  Granville Oval, Montrose Avenue, Merrylands.

STALL NO.24   come and have some FEKEI, CURRY PRAWN and other mouth- watering delicacies, to suit tastes buds of young and all in families.

2.         NEW YEARS EVE FUNCTION at 107 Crystal Street, Petersham Townhall

7pm 31^stDecember – 1am Januray 1^st 2008..New Year. Celebration..in comfort

Children welcome.  Have a family night out to welcome the New Year, 2008.

Witness the Fireworks in the city on Large Screen Display in the Hall …

From Frank ma Malagrani_Sydney (26/08/2007)

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Account details for donations to the Belinda Fuata Mani Appeal

Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Account Name: Society of the Infant Jesus of Praque Inc - Trust Belinda F Mani Fund
BSB: 062217
Account Number : 10529784

Your anticipated support and generosity is most welcome.

Hi Douglas and the good people of the Rotuman community.

This is just a quick note to followup on your event of 12 May 2007 at the Civic Park.

My family and I were invited to your special day.  My daughter Melanie and I and my granddaughter Mariah attended your function. We thorougly enjoyed the fellowship, the food and the company of your community.

We just wanted to say a big Thank You to Douglas and his boys for putting on such a wonderful event.  Thank you also for your hospitality and generosity.

I am the Pastor of the South Pacific Island Community Christian Church.  We meet every Sunday morning at 10.00am at the Hillcrest CommunityCentre, Queensborough Avenue Hillcrest.

We would like to invite the Rotuman Community to attend our services and become part of the South Pacific Island Church.

I know there are many islands in the South Pacific, and the purpose of our church and our Vision is although we are many islands, we can be united with one heart serving Almighty God.

I hve sent a card to thank Douglas for inviting us to the event. I have also just been given your website address by Betty Hanfakaga.  Oni is related to me, his cousin married my brother.  I am Samoan and would love to be invited again to your next function.

God Bless

Pastor Mireta Blackmore
Ph 83957895  or 0415689051

I have made an announcement on the News page of the Rotuma Website about your South Australia site, Henry, with a link to your home page. I have put an additional link from the home page of our website. Hanisiof ma alalum pau,

     Alan

From Alan Howard _Rotuma Fj website (04/06/2007)

Thanks for drawing the new SA website to my attention, Henry. I think it's great and will announce it on the Rotuma Website as soon as I get home (I'm on the mainland visiting my wife's family & will be back home in Hawaii tomorrow). It's great for individual Rotuman communities to have their own sites; yours is exceptionally well done.

    Hanisiof,

       Alan