MAY 2017 NUMBEER 2 VOLUME 27

05.01.17 – fyhepjp mh;[{d rpthde;jd; mth;fs; “jkpo; r%fk; vjph;Nehf;Fk; Gjpa rthy;fs;” vDk; jiyg;gpy; ciu epfo;j;jpdhh;. mth; jkJiuapy; ,d;iwa murpay; #o;epiyapy; jkpo; r%fk; Kfk; nfhLf;Fk; gy;NtW gpur;rpidfs; gw;wpAk; ,d;Dk; jPh;T vl;lg;gl Ntz;bAs;s tplaq;fspy; cs;s Kl;Lf;fl;ilfisAk; tpupthf vLj;Jiuj;jhh;. mthpd; ciu ehk; mwpe;jpuhj gy jfty;fs; nghjpe;jjhf mike;J urpf;f itj;jJ. 19.01.17 – ijg; nghq;fy; nfhz;lhl;lj;jpd; rpwg;G mk;rkhf rpl;dp KUfd; Mya rpthr;rhhpahh; gpuk;k= ghy ,e;jpuf; FUf;fs; mth;fs; “jkpoUk; nghq;fYk;”vDk; jiyg;gpy; ciuahw;wpdhh;. jkpohpd; ghuk;ghpaq;fs; gw;wpAk; nghq;fy; gz;bifia mth;fs; vt;thW nfhz;lhb tUfpd;whh;fs; vd;gJ gw;wpAk; tphpthf vLj;Jiuj;J Gyk; ngah; jkpoh; mtw;iw njhlh;tjpy; vjph;Nehf;Fk; f~;lq;fs; gw;wpAk; Rl;bf; fhl;bdhh;. mthpd; ciuiaj; njhlh;e;J fyhepjp f. &g%h;j;;jp mth;fspd; Mf;fj;jpdhyhd “Kjy; tzf;fk; vq;fs; KUfDf;Nf” vDk; E}y; mwpKf epfo;T ,lk; ngw;wJ. mwpKf ciuia jpU Njtuh[d; mth;fs; epfo;j;j tho;j;Jiuia rpthr;rhhpahh; ghy ,e;jpuf; FUf;fs; mth;fs; Mw;wpdhh;. fyhepjp f. &g%h;j;jp mth;fspd; Vw;GiuAld; epfo;T epiwTw;wJ. gyUk; E}iy thq;fp Mjutspj;jdh;. nrayh; jpU MWKfk; mth;fs; ed;wpAiu etpd;whh;. midtUf;Fk; nghq;fy; toq;fg;gl;lJ. (njhlh;r;rp 3k; gf;fk;)

05.01.17 – Dr. Arjuna Sivananthan spoke on “New Challenges faced by the Tamil Community”. His speech detailed many of the problems and issues concerning the Tamil Community which are yet to be resolved. He also focused on some of the immediate issues that concerns political impasse. The speech was informative and enlightened audience. 19.01.17 – The speech by Sydney Murugan Temple Sivacharya Brammashri Bala Indra Kurukkal on “Thamilar and Pongal” was the highlight of the Pongal Celebrations of this year. He spoke in detail about how the Pongal festival captures the quintessence of Tamil Hindu culture in all its entirety and traditional practices. Following the speech the book “Muthal Vanakkam Engal Muruganukke” authored by Dr. K. Rupamoorthy was launched with the introductory speech of Mr. Thevarajan. Bala Indira Kurukkal and the author Dr. Rupamoorthy spoke about the book. A good number of our members bought the book. The Secretary Mr. Arumugam delivered the vote of thanks. ‘Pongal’ was served to all present. (Contd….. pg. 3)

Editor : V.M. Thevarajan

Excursion to Nelson Bay on 21.01.17

05.01.17 – fyhepjp mu;[{d

rpthde;jd; mth;fs; “jkpoh;fs; vjph;Nehf;Fk; Gjpa rthy;fs;”vDk;

jiyg;gpy; ciuahw;Wfpwhh;.

19.01.17 - nghq;fy; tpohTk; E}y; mwpKfKk;. tuNtw;Giuahw;Wk; jiytp jpUkjp gj;kh jq;fuh[h> nghq;fy; rpwg;Giuahw;Wk;

rpthr;rhupahh; ghy ,e;jpuf; FUf;fs; kw;Wk; E}y; mwpKfj;jpy; Vw;Giu toq;Fk; fyhepjp f. &g%h;j;jp MfpNahh;

16.02.17 – kwtd;GyT f. rr;rpjhde;jk; mth;fs;

“mT];jpNuypa njhy;Fb kf;fs;”gw;wp ciu epfo;j;jpaNghJ

23.02.17 – rl;lj;juzp gftjh]; =];fe;jjh]; mth;fs; fz;zjhrd;

ftpijfs; gw;wp ciuahw;wpa NghJ.

25.02.17- vkJ mq;fj;jpdh; “k[p];upf; FW}a;];” fg;gypy; cyh nrd;w NghJ fg;gypy; kjpa czT tpUe;Jz;l Ntis vLj;Jf;nfhz;l xspg;gjpT

(1 k; gf;fj; njhlh;r;rp) 21.01.17 – ney;rd; tisFlhtpw;F Rw;Wyh – 39 Ngh; nfhz;l FOthf N`hk;G~; Ngw;]; tPjpapypUe;J Ng&e;J %yk; fhiy 8 kzpastpy; vkJ Rw;Wyhit Muk;gpj;J kjpak; 12 kzpastpy; ney;rd; tisFlhit mile;Njhk;. nrd;wTlNdNa uk;akhd flw;fiu #oypy;> ehk; jdp jdpahf nfhz;Lnrd;w czTfis vy;NyhUk; xd;W Nrh;e;J gyhpd; czit gfph;e;J nfhz;L cz;L kfpo;e;Njhk;. tUk; topapy; “mdh tisFlh” Tf;Fk; nrd;W xl;lfr; rthhpiaAk; fz;L urpj;Njhk;. neQ;rpy; epiyj;j ,dpikahd epidTfSld; khiy 4..30 kzpastpy; N`hk;G~; Ngw;]; tPjpapy; Rw;Wyh epiwT fz;lJ. 16.02.17 – kwtd;GyT f. rr;rpjhde;jk; mth;fs; “mT];jpNuypa njhy;Fb kf;fs;” vDk; jiyg;gpy; ciu epfo;j;jpdhh;. mth; jkJiuapy; goq;Fbapdh; NgRk; nkhopapy; ,d;Wk; fhzg;gLk; gy nrhw;fs; jkpio xj;jpUg;gijAk;> fyhr;rhuj;jpYk;> tpNrlkhf jpUkzk; nra;Ak; toikfspYk; jkpoNuhL xj;jpUg;gijAk; Rl;bf; fhl;B mth;fSk; vk;ktNu vd;W $wp mth;fis ehk; mutizj;J ,q;Fs;s vkJ Myaq;fSf;F tutioj;J cwthlNtz;Lnkd Ntz;LNfhs; tpLj;jhh;. mthpd; nrhy; tPr;Rk; Ritgl jfty;fis toq;fpa ghq;Fk; rigia tpae;J urpf;f itj;jJ. nrayh; ed;wpAiu etpd;whh;. 23.02.17 – gpugy rl;lj;juzp jpU gftjh]; rpwP];fe;jjh]; mth;fs; “fz;zjhrd; vLj;jijj; njhLg;ghd; ed;wha;” vDk; jiyg;gpy; ciuahw;wpdhh;. fz;zjhrd; gy Mapuk; jpiug; glg;ghly;fis vOjp gpugykile;jpUe;jhYk; mth; Gide;j jpiu rhuhj ftpijfis mth; ciuapNy Ritgl vLj;jhz;lJ ghuhl;Lf;FhpajhFk;. mj;Jld; fz;zjhrdpd; tho;f;ifg; gazj;jpy; epfo;e;j rpy Ritahd rk;gtq;fisAk; tpghpj;J vk;iknay;yhk; tpae;J urpf;f itj;jhh;. jpU epf;fy]; ,uhrehafk; mtUf;F ed;wp ghuhl;b ciu epfo;j;jp epfo;it epiwT nra;jhh;. 16.03.17 – Nkhrkhd fhy epiyahy; VaNw G+q;fhtpy; ,lk; ngwtpUe;j tpisahl;Lg; Nghl;bfs; rd r%fepiya kz;lgj;jpy; elhj;jg;gl;ld. mq;fj;jpdh; ntF cw;rhfj;Jld; gq;Fgw;wpdh;. cly; gyaPdKw;wth;fs; $l gq;Fgw;Wk; tifapNy Book Balancing, Lime & Spoon race, Musical Walk Nghd;w tpisahl;Lg; Nghl;bfs; elhj;jg;gl;ld. vy;NyhUk; jk; gs;spf; fhyj;ij epidtpy; kPl;b kfpo;e;jpUe;jdh;. 23.03.17 - ,j;jpdj;jpy; eilngwtpUe;j JLg;ghl;lg; Nghl;b Nkhrkhd fhyepiy fhuzkhf gpwpnjhU jpdj;Jf;F xj;jp itf;fg;gl;lJ. %j;Njhh; thu fhyj;jpy; eilngw;w cs;sf kw;Wk; ntspf;fs tpisahl;Lg; Nghl;bfspy; ntw;wpaPl;BNahUf;F gpujk tpUe;jpduhf tUif je;j nfsut. ghuhSkd;w cWg;gpdh; N[hjp kf;Nf mth;fSk;> nfsut gh.c. [{ypah gpd; mth;fSk;> itj;jpa fyhepjp V. ghyRg;gpukzpak; mth;fSk; tpUJfisAk; guprpy;fisAk; toq;fpdhh;fs;. jpU.v];. etuj;jpdNty; mth;fs; jkJ gpwe;j ehis nfhz;lhb kjpa Nghrd tpUe;jspj;jhh;. 6.04.17 – jpU.tP.v];. fNzrd; mth;fs; “ehd; fhZk; (njhlh;r;rp 4k; gf;fk;)

( Contd. from Pg. 1)

21.01.17 – Excursion to Nelson Bay – About 39 of us boarded the bus at about 8 a.m. at Bates Street, Homebush and reached Nelson Bay at about 12 Noon. We shared and enjoyed the lunch which we took individually in the lovely beach. We also went to Anna Bay where we watched camel rides. The excursion was memorable, informative and great fun for all of us. We returned to Bates Street at 4.30 pm with sweet memories. 16.02.17 - Maravanpulavu K. Sachithanantham spoke on “Australian Aborigines”. He spoke in detail about the similarities in certain Tamil words still used in the language of the aborigines. He also quoted several customs and cultures which are similar to us and said that we as Tamils should welcome them as our kith and kin and invite them to our temples in Sydney. The speech was very interesting and he held the audience spell bound for about an hour. The Secretary delivered the vote of thanks. 23.02.17 – Mr. Bagavathas Sriskanthathas spoke about the poems of Kannathasan under the heading “fz;zjhrd; vLj;jijj; njhLg;ghd; ed;wha;”. Even though the poet Kannadasan was most familiar for his song lyrics in Tamil films, Mr Sriskanthathas spoke about the songs which he wrote apart from the film songs. He also mentioned about a few of the interesting events in the poet’s life. He captivated the audience and kept their rapt attention throughout his speech. Mr. Nicolas Rajanayagam delivered the vote of thanks and concluded the event. 16.03.17 - Outdoor Games for seniors – Due to bad weather the games were played indoors in the Community Centre Hall. Games were organized offering opportunities for every member present to actively engage in some kind of sports like Book Balancing, Lime and Spoon and Musical Walk. It was a memorable day for all participants. “Trophies carries dust, memories last forever”. 23.03.17 - Cricket Match scheduled for this day was postponed due to bad weather. The Award Ceremony was held in the Community Centre Hall and the Chief Guest Hon. Jodi McKay, MP for Strathfield Julia Finn, MP for Granville and Dr. A. Balasubramaniam gave away the awards and prizes to winners of the Outdoor and Indoor Games held during the Seniors Week. Mr. S. Navaratnavel celebrated his birthday and hosted the lunch. 06.04.17 – Mr. V.S. Ganeshan spoke on “நா (Contd….pg.4)

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(3k; gf;fj; njhlh;r;rp) ghujp” vDk; jiyg;gpy; ghujpahupd; ftpijfspy; fhzg;gLk; gy mk;rq;fisAk; rpwg;ghd KiwapNy Kd;itj;J mitapdh; urpf;Fk; tz;zk; ciu epfo;j;jpdhh;. mtiuj; njhlh;e;J Ngrpa jpU. M. re;jputh; mth;fs; ,uhkhazj;jpy; tUk; Kf;fpa ghj;jpukhd “gujd;” vDk; jiyg;gpy; nrhw;nghopthw;wp fk;g urj;ij gUfp kfpoitj;jhh;. 13.04.17 – khu;r; khjk; 23k; jpfjp xj;jp itf;fg;gl;l JLg;ghl;lg; Nghl;b ,j;jpdj;jpy; mq;fj;jth;fspd; cw;rhfkhd gq;fspg;Gld; rpwg;ghf ,lk; ngw;wJ. ,g; Nghl;bapy; nrayhsupd; mzp ntw;wp <l;baJ. ,jij; njhlh;e;J rd r%f epiya kz;lgj;jpy; ,lk; ngw;w xd;W $lypy; ntw;wp ngw;w mzpapdUf;F rq;fj; jiytp jpUkjp gj;kh jq;fuhrh mth;fs; tpUJfis toq;fp nfsutpj;jhh;fs;. 20.04.17 – KjyhtJ epfo;thf jpU ,uhjhfpU~;zd; mth;fs; “rpj;jpiug; Gj;jhz;L” gw;wp ciu epfo;j;jp vy;NyhUf;Fk; Gj;jhz;L tho;j;Jf;fisj; njhptpj;jhh;. mLj;J ,yq;if ,uhkfpU~;z kp~idr; rhh;e;j Rthkp rh;t&ghde;j[p mth;fs; mUSiu toq;fpdhh;fs;. mth; jkJiuapy; %j;Njhh; re;Njh~khf tho;tjw;fhd gy mwpTiufis $wp kdj;ijr; Rj;jkhf itj;jpUg;gjd; mtrpak; gw;wpAk; mwpTWj;jpdhh;. gy; itj;jpa fyhepjp ,sKUfdhh; ghujp mth;fs; jdJ ed;wpAiuia ftpij tbtpy; mofhf vLj;Jiuj;jhh;. Gj;jhz;il Kd;dpl;L ahtUf;Fk; nghq;fYk; gyfhuq;fSk; toq;fg;gl;ld. 27.04.17- njy;ypg;gis Jh;f;fh Njt];jhdj; jiyth;> nrQ;nrhw;nry;th; fyhepjp MWjpUKUfd; mth;fs; “jkpo; ,d;gj; jkpo;”vDk; jiyg;gpy; ciu epfo;j;jpdhh;. jkJiuapNy mth; rq;f fhy ,yf;fpaq;fs; gytw;iwAk; Nkw;Nfhs; fhl;b Ritahd Xh; ciuia Mw;wp nrtpfSf;Fk; mwpTf;Fk; tpUe;J gilj;jhh;. MWjpUKUfd; Iah mth;fspd; nghJg;gzpf;F rigapy; epjp Nrfhpf;fg;gl;L 1200 lhyh;fs; gpujpj; jiyth; jpU epf;fy]; ,uhrehafk; mth;fshy; toq;fg;gl;lJ. jpUkjp r. Re;juypq;fk; mth;fs; ed;wpAiuahw;wpdhh;. jpU epf;fy]; ,uhrehafk;> jpU rhs;]; bf;fpd;];> jpU. Mh;. khzpf;fuh[h MfpNahh; ,ize;J kjpa Nghrdj;Jf;F mDruiz toq;fpdhh;fs;.

(Contd. from pg.3) கா பாரதி”. In his speech, he mentioned about (contd….. from pg. 3) some interesting facets of Bharathiyar and captivated the audience. His speech was followed by that of Mr. A. Santhiravar who spoke on “Bharathan” an important character in the epic Ramayanam. He quoted several poems from the epic and gave an interesting speech which was well appreciated by those present. 13.04.17 – The Cricket Match which was postponed on 23.03.17 was played on this day with the enthusiastic participation of members and the weather too cooperated. The Secretary’s Team won the match. The award for the winning team was given away at the Community Centre Hall by the President Mrs. Pathma Thangarajah. 20.04.17 – As this was the first meeting after the Tamil New Year Mr Radhakrishnan delivered a speech on “Sithiraip Puthaandu” elaborating on how we should celebrate this day devoting our soul and mind to the almighty God. His speech was followed by a divine discourse by Swami Sarvaroopanadaji from the Ceylon Ramakrishna Mission. Dr. B.S.Bharathy delivered the vote of thanks in his usual poetic form which was well received by the audience. “Pongal”was served to all on the eve of the Tamil New Year. 27.04.17 – Dr. Aaruthirumurugan, President of Thellippalai Durga Devasthanam, delivered a talk on “Tamil Inba Thamil”. In his speech he mentioned that Tamil is one of the world’s oldest and longest surviving classical languages. He spoke on its glory quoting Tamil epics of the Sanga period. Mrs. S. Suntheraligam delivered the vote of thanks followed by lunch hosted by Mr. R. Manickarajah, Mr. Nicolas Rajanayagam and Mr. Charles Dickens.

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tuTs;s epfo;Tfs; …….. 25.05.17 –“nrd;uypq;f;” I r;rhh;e;j =kjp wgpah

rhW}f; mth;fs; “mT. murpd; nfhLg;gdTfs;” gw;wpa tpsf;fTiuahw;wTs;shh;.

22.06.17 – lhf;lh; ,uh. uh[Nahfd; mth;fs; njhFj;J toq;Fk; Ntbf;if tpNdhj epfo;r;rp

“ghl;Lf;Fg; ghl;L”. 24.06.17 – “Ngug;gps;isfs; jpd nfhz;lhl;lk;. jq;fs; Ngug;gps;isfis gq;Fngw itf;f tpUk;Gk; mq;fj;jth;fs; mg;gps;isfspd; ngah;fis ,U thuj;Jf;F Kd;Ng nrayhplk; nfhLf;Fk;gb Ntz;lg;gLfpd;wdh;.

29.06.17 – Nguhrphpah; Qhdh FNye;jpud; mth;fs; rpwg;Giuahw;wTs;shh;.

27.07.17 – Mlth; jpdf; nfhz;lhl;lk;.

24.08.17 – Xtpak; kw;Wk; ifg;gzp fz;fhl;rp

Coming events……. 25.05.17 – Ms Rabia Chahrouk from the “Centrelink” will deliver a talk on “Australian Govt. Payments”. 22.06.17 - ‘Paaddukku Paaddu’ Comedy & Music Concert conducted by Dr. R. Rajayogan 24.06.17 – Grand Children’s Day – All members who wish to get their grandchildren to participate are kindly requested to give their names to the Secretary two weeks ahead. 29.06.17 – Prof. Gnana Kulendran will deliver a special speech. 27.07.17 – Men’s Day Celebrations. 24.08.17 – Painting & Handicraft Exhibition.

BOOK BALANCING – LADIES Winner : Mrs. N. Naguleswaran Runner Up : Mrs.K. Sivanandarajasingham BOOK BALANCING – GENTS Winner : Mr. P. Panchadcharam Runner Up : Mr. S. Suntheralingam BRIDGE Winners: Messrs. S.C.Dickens & P. Thambirajah (Awarded the ‘Ponnuthurai Challenge Tropy’ donated by late Mr. Ponnuthurai’s family.) Runners Up: Messrs. P.Paskaranathsan & Mrs. I. Satkunananda (Awarded the ‘Subramaniam Challenge Trophy’ donated by Mr. Karunalayam.) CARROM Doubles – Winner: Dr.B.S.Bharathy & Mr.A.P.Selvanathan Runners Up: Messrs, S. Suntheralingam & V.M. Thevarajan Men’s Carrom Singles – Winner : Mr.S.Suntheralingam Runenr up : Mr.S. Sivagnanasuntharam Womens” Carrom Singles – Winner: Mrs.K.Sivanandarajasingham Runner Up: Mrs. N.S. Selvanathan CHESS Winner : Mr. T. Sundararajah Runner Up: Mr. G. Santhiran DRAUGHTS Winner: Col. V. Ramanathan Runner Up: Mr. P. Thambirajah

SCRABBLES Winner: Mrs. K. Sivanandarajasingham Runner Up: Mrs. S. Suntheralingam LIME AND SPOON Winner: Mrs. K. Sivanandarajasingham. Runner Up: Mrs. S. Nallanthuvan MUSICAL WALK Winner: Mrs. J. Navaratnam Runner Up: Mrs.B. Gananadha TABLE TENNIS Doubles – Winners: Messrs. S.C. Dickens & P. Paskaranathan Runners Up: Mr. K. Krishnadasan & Mr. S. Sivagnanasundaram Singles – Winner: Mr. S.C.Dickens Runner Up: Mr. K. Krishnadasan MEN’S WALK Mr. M. Mahalingam & Mr. K. Kunaseelan WOMENS’ WALK Mrs. S.Ramakrishna & Mrs. S. Suntheralingam RELAY 1. Messrs. S.Suntheralingam, P. Panchadcharam K. Amirthasingham & Mrs. S. Nalanthuvan. 2. Messrs. K. Thisairasa, V.M.Thevarajan, Mrs. M. Krishnasamy & Mrs N. Naguleswaran CRICKET Winner : Secretary’s Team (Awarded the Senator Kanaganayagam Challenge Trophy donated by Dr & Mrs. Bala.) Player of the Match : Mr. A. Dharmarasa (Awarded the ‘Thuraippa Sivasubramaniam Challenge Trophy’ donated by Mr. T. Sivasubramaniam.)

Winners of Tournament 2016/2017

ngw;Nwhiug; Ngz;

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epiyapy; ,ij Vd; nrhy;fpwha; ?” vd;W Nfl;lhd;. mg;Ngh mj;jha; nrhd;dhs; “ ,e;j ntg;g fhy epiyapy; tpah;itapYk;> grpapYk;> typapYk; vd; fhyj;ij vg;gbNah fopj;Jtpl;Nld;. Mdhy; cd;id cd; gps;isfs; ,q;F nfhz;L te;J tpLk;NghJ eP f~;lg;glf; $lhNj vd;W jhd;

fhw;whbfisAk; Fsph;rhjdg; ngl;biaAk; thq;fpf; nfhLf;fr; nrhd;Ndd;” vd;whs;.

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n[d;kk; epiwe;jJ ……. n[d;kk; epiwe;jJ nrd;wth; tho;f rpe;ij fyq;fpl te;jth; tho;f ePhpy; kpje;jpLk; fz;fSk; fha;f epk;kjp epk;kjp ,t;tplk; #o;f [ddKk; G+kpapy; GjpaJ ,y;iy kuzj;ijg; Nghy; xU gioaJk; ,y;iy ,uz;Lk; ,y;yhtpby; ,aw;ifAk; ,y;iy ,aw;ifapd; Mizjhd; Qhdj;jpy; vy;iy ghrk; cyhtpa fz;fSk; vq;Nf gha;e;J Jshtpa iffSk; vq;Nf Njrk; mshtpa fhy;fSk; vq;Nf jP cz;lnjd;gJ rhk;gYk; vq;Nf fz;zpy; njhpe;jJ fhw;Wld; Nghf kz;zpy; gpwe;jJ kz;Zld; Nrh;f vYk;G rijnfhz;L cUtq;fs; Nghf vr;rq;fshy; me;j ,d;Daph;; tho;f gpwg;G ,y;yhkNy ehnshd;Wk; ,y;iy ,wg;G ,y;yhkNy ehnshd;Wk; ,y;iy Nerj;jpdhy; tUk; epidTfs; njhy;iy kwjpiag;Nghy; xU khkUe;jpy;iy

fly; njhLk; MWfs; fyq;Ftjpy;iy jiu njhLk; jhiufs; mOtJkpy;iy ejp kio Nghd;wij tpjp vd;W fz;Lk; kjp nfhz;l khDld; kaq;Ftnjd;d kuzj;jpdhy; rpy Nfhgq;fs; jPUk; kuzj;jpdhy; rpy rhgq;fs; jPUk; Ntjk; nrhy;yhjij kuzq;fs; $Wk; tpij xd;W tPo;e;jpby; nrb te;J NrUk; G+kpf;F ehk; xU ahj;jpiu te;Njhk; ahj;jpiu jPU Kd; epj;jpiu nfhz;Nlhk; epj;jpiu NghtJ epajp vd;whYk; ahj;jpiu vd;gJ njhlh;;fijahFk; njd;wypd; G+q;fuk; jPz;bLk; NghJk; R+hpa fPw;nwhsp Njhd;wpLk; NghJk; koiyapd; Njd;nkhop nrtpAWk; NghJk; khz;lth; vd;Gld; tho;e;jplf; $Lk; khz;lth; Rthrq;fs; fhw;Wld; Nrh;f J}ath; fz;nzhsp R+hpad; Nrh;f G+jq;fs; Ie;jpYk; G+Tly; Nrh;f Nghdth; Gz;zpak; vk;Kld; Nrh;f

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Points to Ponder

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My wife does not work ! !

Conversation between a Husband (H) and a Psychologist (P)

P. What do you do for living Mr. Kum ? H. I work as an Accountant in a Bank. Your wife ? She doesn’t work. She is a housewife only. Who makes breakfast for your family in the morning ? My wife because she doesn’t work. At what time does your wife wake up for making breakfast? She wakes up at around 5 am because she cleans the house first before making breakfast. How do your kids go to school ? My wife takes them to school, because she doesn’t work. After taking your kids to school, what does she do? She goes to the market, then goes back home for cooking and laundry. You know, she doesn’t

work. In the evening, after you go back home from office, what do you do? Take rest, because I am tired after work. What does your wife do then ? She prepares meals, serves our kids, prepares meals for me and cleans the dishes, cleans the

house then takes the kids to bed. The daily routines of your wives commence from early morning to late night. That is

called “DOESN’T WORK’? ? ! Being housewives do not need certificate of study but their role is very important. Appreciate your wives. Because their sacrifices are uncountable. This should be a

reminder and reflection for all of us to understand and appreciate each other’s roles.

Some one asked her…. Are you a working woman or a house wife ?

She replied : Yes I am a full time working house-wife. I work 24 hours a day. I am a mum, a wife, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, an alarm clock, a cook, a Maid, a Teacher, a waiter, a nanny, a nurse, a handyman, a security officer, a Counsellor and a comforter,

I don’t get holidays, no sick leave and don’t get day off. I work through day and night. I am on call all hours and get paid with a sentence “what do you do all day”?

Woman is like salt. Her presence is never remembered but her absence makes all the things tasteless.

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Eggs ….. What happens when you eat 3 whole eggs every day? You will be surprised what it does to your body. The humble egg has impressive health credentials. Eating more eggs is a fantastic way to give yourself a health boost. Eat omg whole egg is vital: the goodness of eggs is found in yolk (containing over 90 percent of an egg’s calcium and iron) and the white containing almost half the egg’s protein). If you are not eating eggs regularly, here are reasons why you should. Eggs help to improve performance … Eggs have a high satiety index, meaning they make you feel full for longer. One large egg supplies 6g of high quality protein and a large variety of essential nutrients, with the exception of vitamin C. Eggs contributed Iron, the most readily absorbable and usable form of iron in most supplements. Eggs contributed 10-20% of folate and 20-30% of vitamins A,E and B12 among egg consumers. Eggs do not increase blood cholesterol. In the1990s, eggs received a lot of bad publicity due to their cholesterol content of 210mg per egg yolk. Numerous studies have clearly demonstrated the lack of a relationship between egg intake and coronary heart disease. To put things into perspective, it is important to realize that foods high in fat, especially saturated and trans fatty acids have a far greater impact on heart health than cholesterol in food. Eggs should be recognized as an inexpensive versatile and easily digestible source of protein. Choline is a nutrient that facilitates brain development in the fetus and new born as well as memory function even into old age. Eggs are excellent dietary source of choline and one egg per day provide 28% of pregnant woman’s choline requirement. Eggs help to prevent cataracts and to protect eye sight. A good dietary intake of eggs, spinach, and broccoli is associated with a significant decrease in cataracts (up to a 20% decrease) and age related lens and retinal degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly (up to a 40% decrease). One egg has approximately the same protein content as 30 g cooked meat, fish or poultry. And apart from being the most versatile and best source of protein in our diet, it is also the least expensive. Eggs are one of the few natural food sources of Vitamin D and plays a supporting role in the prevention of Osteoporosis. Nobody can afford not to have an egg a day….

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Mz; ! ! ! moj; njpahjtd; my;y> fz;zPiu kiwj;J itf;fj; njhpe;jtd;. md;gpy;yhjtd; my;y md;ig kdjpy; itj;J nrhy;ypy; itf;fj; njhpahjtd;. Ntiy NjLgtd; my;y> jd; jpwikf;fhd mq;fPfhuj;ijj; NjLgtd;. gzk; NjLgtd; my;y> jd; FLk;gj;jpd; Njitf;fhf XLgtd;. rphpf;fj; njhpahjtd; my;y> Nerpg;gth;fspd; Kd; Foe;ijaha; khWgtd;. fhjiyj; NjLgtd; my;y xU ngz;zplk; jd; tho;f;ifiaj; NjLgtd;. fuL Kulhdtd; my;y ebf;fj; njhpahky; Nfhgj;ijf; nfhl;btpl;L tUe;Jgtd;.

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jkpo; %j;j gpuirfs; eyd;Gupr; rq;fk;

Our departed members between 12th Nov. 2016 and 24th April 2017

Late Mr. M.S. Kandasamy

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Late Mr.T. Kandasamy

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Late .Mr. S.S. Dharmapalan

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Late Mr.V. Navaratnam

Late Mrs A. Sambasiva Iyer –

The Society has conveyed its sincere condolences to the families of the above departed members.

BENSOC had its 24th Annual General Meeting on 30th March 2017 The new Board of Trustees for the year 2017 are as follows:

President: Secretary: Treasurer: Asst. Secretary: Asst. Secretary: Asst. Treasurer: Asst. Treasurer: TSCA Rep.: TSCA Rep.:

Dr.R.K. Pillay Mr. S. Sri Ganeshwaran Mr. N.S.Thiru Mr.S. Logenthiran Mr.K.S. Thisairasa Mr. K. Ratnakumar Mr. M. Balakrishnan Mr. Samy Pasupathi Mr. K. Kalvalaiseyon

9804 6881 9702 1072 9742 5722 9746 3167 9748 3226 9642 6495 9617 0548 9712 5273 9742 6093

BENSOC welcomes new members to ensure a strong and viable society. As a member, you can take personal satisfaction in being there for the others in your community.

For further information about membership you may contact any of the trustees listed above or call on Thursday mornings at the Community Centre located at 2B Bates Street, Homebush, to speak with one of the trustees present.

BENSOC, the Pride of the Tamil Community for over 24 years.

Owned by its members.

Recommend it to your friends and relatives to be a part of it

and ensure its further growth.

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Chief Guest Jodi McKay MP, Mr.N.Murugesu announcing the winners, Mrs.I.Satkunananda, Mr. P.Paskaranathan, Mrs. Naguleswaran, Mrs. S. Sivanandarajasingam, Messrs. Charles Dickens, Mr.K. Panchadcharam

and Mr. K. Krishnadasan

Cr. Raj Dutta, and winners Col. V. Ramanathan, Mr.V.M.Thevarajan, Mr. S. Suntheralingam, Mrs.S.Suntheralingam, Mrs.J.Navaratnam, Mr.A.P.Selvanathan, Mrs. N.S. Selvanathan, and Mrs. B. Gananadha,

Special Guest Dr. A. Balasubramaniam, winners Messrs. K. Kunaseelan, S. Thisairasa,. Mr.M. Mahalingam, Mrs.S. Nalanthuvan, Mr. S. Amirthasingam, Mrs. M. Krishnasamy, Mrs. S. Ramakrishnan,

And Mr. S.Navaratnavel celebrating his birthday.

The ‘Best Couple’ winners Mr & Mrs Thirunavukkarasu ,Mr & Mrs Ponmailainathan, Mr & Mrs Suntharalingam, & Mr & Mrs Naguleswaeran with MC - Thevarajan

13.04.17 – Our members who played the cricket match

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