S L O V E N S KI K L U B
J A D R A N"
SLOVENSKI AVSTRALSKI DRUŽABNI IN SPORTNI KLUB 'JADRAN' INC. SLOVENIAN AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB 'JADRAN' INC.
35 Duncans Lane Diggers Rest Victoria, 3427 Australia
Tel: (03) 9740 1235
SLOVENSKI - AVSTRALSKI DRUŽABNI
IN ŠPORTNI KLUB SLOVENIAN AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL AND SPRORT CLUB

J A D R A N
40. OBLETNICA - 4CT ANNIVERSARY
1971 - 2011
ZGODOVINA S.A.S.&S. CLUBA "JADRAN"
S.A.S.&S. CLUB "JADRAN' je bil ustanovljen 17.10.2971. Poimenovali so ga Slovenski Primorski Socijalni klub 'JADRAN'. Povdarili so besedo 'primorski' , ker je bila večina članov iz Primorske. Pozneje se je iz upravičenih razlogov preimenoval v Slovenski-austrlski-družabni in športni klub 'JADRAN'. V Zakoniku (Konstitutu) kluba je povdarjeno, da klub mora biti samo družaben, torej ne plitike in ne religije vmešavati v klubske zadeve. Ime 'Jadran'je predlaggala tedanja tajnica kluba, Branka Jelenic. Ime je bilo večinsko sprejeto.
Prvi predsednik kluba je bil Alojz Valenčič, doma iz Zarečja pri Ilirski Bistrici.
S prostovoljnimi prispevki, članarino, ter dobičkom od plesnih zabav, se je leta 1973. kupilo zemljičce s stanovanjsko hišo v Diggers Rest S prostovoljnim delom pa se je leta 1977. zgradila 'KIRNOVA KOČA' pod vodstvom Antona Kirna. Koča je kmalu postala premajhna za naraščajoče članstvo in obiskovalce, zato se je leta l980. začelo z ggradnjo velike dvorane . Otvoritev dvorane je bila 1982. Tedanji predsednik je bil Franc Likar.
Dogradili so se razni športni objekti: tenisko, odbojkarsko, nogometno igrišče ter 6 stezna pokrita balinišča. Moški in ženski nogometni ekipi sta bili uspešni tudi v amaterski ligi Viktorije. Posvetili so se jim predvsem: D.Vlah, T Poklar, T. Zanetič, L. Lipec, D. Meddison, M.Kneževic, A.Stolfa itd.
Najbolj dejavni in vseskozi aktivni pa so balinarji. Balinišča na prostem so se zgradila zelo zgodaj, pokrita balinišča pa 1986. v času, ko je predsednik kluba bil Franc Iskra. Skozi zgodovino balinaarjev so referenti za balinanje bili: Franc Iskra, Silvo Juriševič, Rudi Iskra in Joze Dekleva. itd.
Na pobudo Slave Crooks se je 1996. ustanovil upokojenski balinarski oddelek, katerega člani balinajo vsako sredo.
Leta 1978. je ustanovljen pevski zbor 'JADRAN' pod vodstvom Vladimirja Trampuža. Gostovali so širem Australije, leta 1982. tudi v matični domovini Sloveniji. Pozneje so se združili s pevci is SDM in se preimenovali v pevski zbor 'PLANIKA'. Zvrstili so se sledeči pevovodje: Vladimir Trampuž, Hogo Polh in Roland Carmody. Kmalu po ustanovitvi kluba je začela delovati tudi 'slovenska dopolnilna šola'. Poučevala je uciteljica Ivanka Skof. Obcasno so poučevale tudi Vesna Iskra, Anica Zorzut, Zora, Danila in Valentin Brecelj Viki Mrak in Dino Rupnik.
1984. leta, sta tedanji predsednik Ivan Valenčič in tajnica Marija Iskra prvic začela s tiskanjem "Jadran" kolendarja in tudi s tiskanjem klubskega glasila. Glasilo je izhajalo samo kratek čas, klubski kolendar pa se tiska leto za letom. Tiskano glasilo se je ponovno uvedlo 1995.
pod imenom Zvon' v casu predsedovanja Slave Crooks. Urednika sta bila Peter Mandelj in Dusan Maslo.
Na zemljiscu se je 1979. postavilo spomenik velikemu slovenskemu
v
pesniku Otonu Zupancicu. Saj se je ta pesnik v svojih pesmih dotaknil prav izzeljentsva.
Istočasno se je odprla tudi knjižnica 'SREČKO KOSOVELkatero ureja in vodi Valentin Brecelj.
Vsako osmo leto je klub 'Jadran' gostitelj 'Slovenskega festavala', katerega organizira Svet Slovenskih Oiganizaj Viktorije.V to organizacijo so vključena skoraj vsa slovenska društva v zvezni državi Viktoriji.
Trikrat v zgodovini kluba se je izbiralo "Miss Jadran-a" . Prvicje bila za lepotico "Jadran-a" izbrana Cvetka Natlačen, drugič Sandra Iskra in tretjič Sandra Starc .
Čebelarski oddelek pod imenom 'Čebelarska šola' se je odprl pod
v
vodstvom Stankota Starc leta 1994. Članstvo je multksulurno. Čebelarski oddelek prireja na klubskem zemljišču vsakoletni redni 'ČEBELARSKI FESTIVAL', kateri je zelo dobro obiskan. Na zemljišču kluba se je, 1990. zgradilo tudi kapelico posvečeno 'Sv. JozžfU' .Ob njegovem godu se na zemljišču kluba daruje sveta masa. Ob prazniku 1. november, se po molitvah za vse pokojne na pokopališču East Keilor, rojaki zberemo na kosilu v klubu "Jadran".
Omembe vredno je tudi 'Pustovanje' in 'Pokop Pusta' pri slovenskem klubu 'Jadran'. Pogrebna ceremonija pusta je poseben običaj, katerega so s seboj prinesli doseljenci iz nekaterih krajev Primorske.
V okvirju kluba je Slava Crooks začela z organizacijo autobusnih izletov. V veliko pomoč jije bila Ana Iskra. Delo je nadaljevala Marta Ogrizek. Trenutno to dela opravljata: Romana Zetko in Zlata Vitez. Najpomembnejse prireditve v koledarskem letu so: 'Pust', 'God sv. Jožefa' 'Materinski dan', 'Dan Slovenije' ''Pokušnja vin in koline', 'Očetovski dan', Obletnica kluba, '1. november', 'Melbourne Cup', Miklavževanje', in 'Silvestrovanje'. Dodatno velikokrat gostimo obiskovalce iz maticne domovine, kateri nam s svojimi nstopi in glazbo popestrijo našo vsakdanjost.
Naj povdarim, da se tudi dandanašnji vsa dela v klubu opravljajo na prostovoljni bazi.
Od velikega pomena za nase najmlajše je vsekakor 'Miklavževanje'. Miklavž in Dedek Mraz se vsako leto kar skupaj pripeljeta v odprtem automobilu in obdarita otroke.
Nasa društva so od velikega pomena pri ohranjevanju vezi med staro in novo domovino.
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Zelja in upanje vseh nas je, obdržati slovenski jezik, kulturo in navade med slovenci na tem kontinentu, posebno med našimi potomci.
SLOVENSKI KLUB 'JADRAN' DOMUJE V SVOJIH UREJENIH PROSTOSTIH IN NA PRAV TAKO UREJENEM ZEMLJIŠČU, V PONOS VSEM NAM IN NASIM ZANAMCEM.
Pripravila: Marija Iskra
SHORT HISTORY OF THE 'JADRAN' CLUB
S.A.S.S.Club 'JADRAN' was established 17.10.1971. A need for a new Slovenian club arose from the fact that the travelling distances to visit other Slovenian clubs in the Melbourne district were too great. Many of those Slovenians living on the Western side of Melbourne were from the Primorska and Primorska is on the seashore of the Adriatic Sea (Jadran sea) then the logical name was "Jadran.
1971. a Committee was formed, and Mr. Alojz Valencic choosen as first President.
Constitution was drafted with the aims of the Club to be a non-political, non-sectarian, social, cultural and sporting association for the benefit of its members.
Through volunteer work, donation of goods and materials and fimd raising activities the first 5 acres with a house on it were purchased and the first hall, called 'KIRNOVA KOCA' was built With increasing number of members and visitors it become apparent that facilities were too small.
In 1980 we started too build a big new hall under the leadership of President Franc Likar.
For benefits of its members, playing areas were provided: Soccer, Bocce. Tennis, basketball etc.
1978.	a 'Jadran' men's choir was formed. 1982 they performed overseas. Later on they joined forces with singers from the other Slovenian clubs and changed name to Planika". They often performed at diverse venues in Victoria and interstate. Conductors were V.Trampuz, H.Polhin R.Carmody.
1979.	a monument to great Slovenian poet Oton Zupancic was unveiled. At the same time there was opening of a new library 'Srecko Kosovel". V.Brecelj is responsible for library.
1983.	first Soccer team was organised by the Club and another 5 acres purchased for a Soccer ground. Also a ladies Soccer team was successful in the Ladies Soccer Federation. Most dedicated to Soccer section were: T.Poklar, T.Zanetic, D.Vlah, L.Lipec,D.Maddison, R.Vitez, M.Knezevic, A.Stolfaitd.
1984.	Club's President I.Valencic and secretary M. Iskra started with printing clubs newsletter and Calendar. It didn't last long but in 1995. Club's President S. Crooks started printing a new Zvon' newsletter. The Calendar today is still an important part of the Club.
In 1986 the Club's Bocce players expressed their desire for a larger, covered Bocce ground. This was erected the very same year and now we have covered building with 6 lanes for bocce playing. Players also played in two Bocce Federations. Representatives for Bocce players wereF.Iskra, SJurisevic, R.Iskra inJ.Dekleva.
The Slovenian language school was formed from the start. First and main teacher was Mrs. Ivanka Skof. Helping hand were: V.Iskra, A.Zorzut, Zora, Danila, Valentin Brecelj, V.Mrak and D.Rupnik.
Bus trips were organised by S. Crooks, then by M.Ogrisek and finaly by R.Zetko.
Every 8 years 'Jadran' club is a host for'Slovenian Festival'.
Three times in a history of the Club, Functions 'Miss Beauty Quest were held. Cvetka Natlacen, Sandra Iskra and Sandra Starc were elected as Miss Beauty.
1990. Chapel dedicated to StJoseph was built on the ground of the Club..
1994. Bee enthusiasts started with 'Bee Keeping School' which gives the Club an additional function with their 'Bee Festival'' and also new members.
The various cultural and sporting events held each year include regular Dances
('Pus' 'Mothers Day', Wine tasting', 'Fathers Day', 'Club Anniversary', 'StNicholas' 'New Year Eve), a Bee Keepers Festival, Bocce competitions, Bus trips to other Slovenian Clubs in Victoria and interstate and also host visits from Slovenia by performing theatrical groups, poets, singers and bands etc.
All in all the Club endeavours to maintain a bit of Slovenia to remind its members of their homeland and so act as a sort of umbilical cord between Australia and their native land Slovenia.
Our aim is to maintain contact and save Slovenian culture and language amongst all Slovenian in Australia
PREDSEDNIKI S.A.S.& S. CLUBA "JADRAN"
(PRESIDENTS OF THE S.A.S. &.S. CLUB "JADRAN"
1.	Alojz Valenčič.................................1971 - 1976
2.	Franc Vojvoda.................................1976 - 1977
3.	Herman Jaksetič..............................1077 - 1979
4.	Franc Likar......................................1979 - 1982
5.	Rudi Iskra.......................................1982 - 1983
6.	Ivan Valenčič...................................1983 - 1984
7.	Franc Iskra.....................................1984 - 1989
8.	Roman Vitez....................................1989 - 1990
9.	Dino Rupnik...................................1990 - 1992
10.	Valentin Brecelj..............................1992 - 1994
11.	Slava Crooks....................................1994 - 1997
12.	Milan Ogrizek..................................1997 - 1999
13.	Ivan Valenčič....................................1999 - 2000
14.	Milan Ogrizek...................................2000 - 2005
15.	Romana Zetko.................................2005 - 2009
16.	Stojan Brne......................................2009 - 2011
17.	Milan Ogrizek.....................................2011 -
ALOTZ VALENČIČ
Predsednik od1971-1975 Rojen sem bil28.02.1930. v Zarečju pri Ilirski Bistrici - Sloveija
v
Šolanje sem končal leta 1945. v trnovskem samostanu.
Iz Slovenije sem odšel čez mejo v Italijo 19.06.1954.. Do odhoda v Australijo z belgijsko avionsko druzbo BSB, sem preživel v kampu v Italiji. V Avstraliji sem pristal v Perthu kjer sem se zaposlil na pilani in ostal samo 6 mesecev. Iz Perttha sem se podal na 4 dni dolgo pot z vlakom do mesta Wogga Wogga, kjer sem se ponovno srečal s svojim dekletom. Tu sva se poročila i ostala do februarja 1956. Nakar sva se preselila v Melbourne in tukaj tudi ostala. Imava dve hčerki: Ani in Majdo.
VMelbournu sem se zaposlil v avionski druzbi "Ansett". Na delavnem mestu sem napredoval in ostal celih 40 let torej vse do upokojitve 1995.leta
Ideja o ustanovitvi slovenskega kluba "Jadran' se je rodila prav pri nas doma ob prijateljskem srečanju. Predlog je bil enoggasno sprejet, ker v tem delu mesta tudi ni bilo nebenega kluba kjer bi se lahko družini, gojili nase tradicije in klulturo ter se zabavali. Novica se je hitro razširila in dogovorili smo se za orgganzuanje piknika v Donny Brooku, kjer smo prisotne seznanili z idejo. Predlog je bil enoggasno sprejet in na ta dan 17.10.1971. seje ustnovil 'SLOVENSKI KLUB JAADRAAN9 Za predsednika sem bil, mesec dni pozneje v občinski dvorani v East KeHonu, izvoljen jaz. To mesto sem opravllal celih 5 let
Ker nismo še imeli klubskih prostorov, so sestanki potekal kar pri nas doma, na naslovu 180 Millera Rd. East Keilor. V času mojega pedsedovanja se je naredilo tudi sledeče:
-	s prostovoljnimi prispevki in članarino seje kupilo v predmstju Melbourna zemljišče s stanovanjsko hiso,
-	s prostovljnim delom seje na zemljiscu najprej zgradilo in uredilo WC - —
-	zemljišče seje čistilo in pripavllalo za bodočo gradnjo,
-	sami smo naredili prve mize in klopi , katere so se vsakokrat, ko je bila zabava, prenašale v opčinsko dvorano v East Keilor. Te mize so še danes uporabne. Ljudje so bili polni elana in željni svojega kulturnega kotička, zato smo nekateri vložili kar svoje osebne listine o lasništvu stanovanjske hiše' v polog, da bi se od banke vdobilo kredit.
-	vodovoda na kupljenem zemljiscu še ni bilo, zato se je vrtalo, da se je prišlo do talne vode.
-	uredila so se prva odprta balinišča, kar : je našim ljudem veliko pomenilo,
-	začela je delovati slovenska dopolnilna šola Poukje bil zelo dobro obiskovan,
-	na moj predlog je Ivan Gregoric začel izdelovati prva uradna vabila,
-	prirejalo seje razne proslave, kjer so nastopali otroci naše dopolnilne šole,
-	od slovenske izseljenske Matice iz Ljubljane smo vdobili zelo veliko knjig in šolskih potrebščin,
-	mladina je postala aktivna tudi na športnem podrocju,
-	v Pravilnik kluba seje postavilo točko: pogoj za članstvo v klubu je, da je eden od zakoncev slovenskega rodu,
Želim povdariti, da se je vse delalo na pošten nacin tako, da celo agenti ASIO,
kateri so bili od nekoga poslani in me zasliševali, niso zasledili nebene napake.
Kakor vsak začetek, je bil tudi naš težak, veliko se je delalo in žrtvovalo, uspehi in
rezultati pa so očitni.
Hvala vsem, kateri ste mi stali ob strani v času mojega predsedovanja.
Alojz Valencic
Diuzina Valencic (Malica, Alojz, Ani inMajda)
Vsi clani druzine so bili aktivni pri delu za klub
ALOTZ VALENCIC
President 1971 - 75
I was born on 28.02.1930in Zarecje near Ilirska Bistrica- Slovnija. I completed my schooling in 1945. in Trnovo.
On 14.06.1954. I crossed the border into Italy and stayed in a camp until I flew by Belgium airline BSB to Perth in Australia. I stayed there for 6 months working in a Sawmill. When I left Perth, I travelled for 4 days by train to Wagga Wagga, where I met my girlfriend, Marica. We were married there and stayed until 1956. Then we moved to Melbourne and we have two daughters: Ani and Majda. I started working at 'Ansetttf, got some promotions and stayed there until my retirement 40 years later.
The idea of forming a Club was born at my place by a group of friends. We discussed the need for a meeting place to get together socially and perform on cultural heritage.
At the picnic in Donny Brook the idea become reality and "JADRAN"Club was started. The first Committee was formed at a meeting one month later at a Community Hall in Keilor East. I was elected as first President which I held for 5 years. All meeting were held at my home at 180 Milleara Rd. East Keilor. During my time as President we bought some land at Diggers Rest, paid from donations, Dance profits and membership fees.
Volunteer workers first built toilets, drilled a water bore and cleaned the land. Tables and bench seats were made and taken to Community Hall and beck to Club property for every function held.
We used some members house titles as security to get a bank loan to start building the Koca.
An outside Bocce court was built. We started with Slovenian ethnic school.
Ivan Gregoric produced the special invitations for all the Clubs functions.
The young people become involved through playing various sports.
Constitution at that time, was limited to at least one Slovenian born member per
family.
Everything was done lawfully, not even ASIO sent to me by somebody, found no fault.
Every beginning is hard, as ours was, but the results of our hard work and dedications has produced the JADRAN' CLUB of today. My sincere thanks to all those who help and support me during my Presidency.
Alojz Valencic
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1971.1972.1973IN 1974
1.	Alojz Valencic	- Predsednik (President)
2.	Pepi Ujcic, Franc Vojvoda in Rudi Jaksetic -
- Podpredsedniki (Vice Presidents)
3.	Emil Straus	- Tajnik in blagajnik (Secretary and Treasurer)
4.	BrankaJelenič	- Pomočnik tajnika (Assist. Secretary) Clani odbora v tem obdobju so bili za krajši aH daljši čas sledeči:
1.	Alojz Vitez
2.	Franc Grlj
3.	Angel Leban
4.	Cvetko Smajila
5.	Peter Natlačen
6.	Fani Natlačen
7.	Silvo Juriševič
8.	Danica Juriševič
9.	Marija Surina
10.	Edo Surina
11.	Franc Iskra
12.	Mario Vihtelič
13.	Franc Iskra
14.	Emil Kalčič
15.	Emil Vadnal
16.	Drago Vlah
17.	Peter Zorzut
18.	Franc Senkinc
19.	Pavel Gustinčič
20.	Silvo Poženel
21.	Davorin Zorzut
22.	Peter Zorzut
23.	Mario Bub nič
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1975.
(Committee Members)
1.	Alojz Valenčič
2.	Rudi Jaksetič
3.	Ivan Valenčič
4.	Emil Kalčič
5.	Anton Krn
6.	Drago Vlah
7.	Ivanka Skof
8.	Fani Natlačen
9.	Danica Juriševič
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Ref.za gradnjo (Rep. for buildingg) Ref.za sport (Rep. for sport) Ref.za kulturo (Rep. for culture) Ref.za mlade (Rep.for youth)
Ostali clani: (Members) ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
10.	Peter Zorzut
11.	Mario Vihtelic
12.	Franc Iskra
13.	Farnc Likar
14.	Franc Doles
14.	Franc Senkinc
15,	Peter Natlačen
1.	Ema Iskra
2.	Ana iskra
3.	Ana Poklar
4.	Bruna Burlovic
5.	Vida Vojvoda
6.	Julia Loggar
FRANC VOJVODA
Predsednik 1976/77 (za dobo 18. mesecev)
Rodil sem se 27.03.1933. v Padežu - Brkini - Slovenija.
V	Australijo sem prispel januarja 1954.
Z ženo Vido imava sina Maksa. Vsi trije smo aktivni in vesti žlani slovenskega kluba "Jadran " od ustanovitve pa vse do danes. S sinom Maksom ze dolga leta uspesno vodiva svojo gradbeno odbrt.
Prvi odbor slovenskega kluba "Jadran" je bil izvoljen in sestavljen na seji 07.11.1971. kjer je bilo zbranih veliko število rojakov. Na tem sestanku je bilo predlagano in tudi sprejeto ime drustva. Cilj kluba (drustva) pa naj bi bil nakup zemljisca in gradnja slovenskega doma. Te ideje so me navduševale in odločil sem tudi jaz žrtvovati svoj čas in delo za to stvar. Malo pozneje sem bil izvoljen za podpredsednika in postopno še za enega od treh zaupnikov.
Ker sem kot obrtnik - gradbenik imel iskušnje pri pridobivanju uradnih dovoljenj in dokumentov, sem bil pooblaščen za: - poiskati primerno zemljisce za gradnjo klubskih prostorov, -pridobiti uradna dovoljenja za namembnost zemljišča (ohranjanje slovenske identitete in kulture, druženje, možnost za otvoritev slovenske dopolnilne šole itd.)
1976. leta sem bil izbran za predsednika kluba za dobo 18. mesecev.
V	tem obdobju se je začelo z gradnjo"Kirnove Koče".
Poleg predsednikovanja sem urejal vso dokumentacijo in vse potrebno za gradnjo.
Ko se je v zacetku 1980. leta začelo z gradnjo glavnega poslopja (dvorane), sem spet urejal vse potrebno (načrte, dovoljenja) ter vodil in nadgledoval vsa dela pri gradni.
Nekaj let pozneje so se zgradila 6 stezna pokrita balinišča. Na pobudo balinarske sekcije, članstva in samega odbora, sem tudi tokrat urejal vse potrebno: načrte, dovoljenja ter nadgledoval in vodil gradnjo do otvoritve.
Se vedno sodelujem v klubskih in medklubskih balinarskih
tekmovanjih.
Hvala vsem!
Franc Vojvoda
FRANC VOJVODA President 1976/77 (for 18 months)
I was born 27.03.1933 in Padez, Brkini.
I came to Australia in January 1954. I am married to my wife
Vida, we have a son, Max and we are all active members of the
Slovenian Club 'Jadran".
I run a Building Company with my son..
On 07.11.1971. the formalities of starting the club began with
the first Committee meeting and naming.
The clubs aim was to buy land and build a meeting place
which I firmly agreed with so I became Vice president and
one of the trustee's.
My business experience helped me to find land and obtain plans and permits.
In 1976 I became President and we started building the Koca
and it was my job to obtain quotes, permits etc.
In 1980 when we started building the Hall I was again in
charge of plans, permits, quotes and building progress.
In 19861 did the same for the Bocce facilities.
I still actively play bocce for 'Jadran'.
I am grateful to the members for support.
Franc Vojvoda
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1976/77
(Committee members)
1.	Franc Vojvoda
2.	Rudi Iskra
3.	Ivan Valenčič
4.	Emil Kalčič
5.	Tone Kirn
6.	Franc Iskra
7.	Franc Senkinc
8.	F.Doles
9.. Franc Likar
10.	Joze Vičič
11.	Drago Vlah
12.	Ivanka Skof
13.	Fani Natlačen
Predsednik (President) Podpredsenik (Vice President)
Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Ref. za gradnjo (Rep. for Building)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
Ref. za šport (Rep. for Sport) Ref. za kulturo (Rep. for Kulture) Ref. za mladino (Rep. for Youth)
NADZORNI ODBOR
12.	Franc Grlj
13.	Emil Vadnal
14.	Marjo Vihtelič
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Marija Valenčič
2.	Marija (Mimica) Iskra
3.	MilkaJaksetič
4.	MilkaJaksetič
5.	Elzie Kumar
HERMAN JAKSETIC
Predsednik 1977/78 in 1978/79
Herman se je rodil 26.10.1930. v vasi Podgraje pri Ilirski Bistrici -Slovenija.
Cez mejo v Italijo je odšel 1954. Preživel je nekaj mesecev v kampu v Italiji, nato pa še istega leta emigriral v Australijo. Pristal je v Perthu, kjer je ostal 2 leti. Nato se je preselil v Melbourne, kjer sva se spet srečala in se tudi kmalu poročila. Rodili sta se nam dve hčerki: Suzi in Ani. Kmalu zatem je ustanovil tudi svojo lastno gradbeno obrt.
Bil je ustanovni clan slovenskega kluba 'Jadran", leta 1977 je bil
izvoljen za predsednika. Na tem mestu je ostal 2 leti.
Bil je pošten in požrtvovalen član kluba, trudil se je po svojih najboljših
močeh za dobrobit naše skupnosti.
V času njegovega predsedovanja se je:
-	dokončalo, opremilo, ozvočilo in blagoslovilo 'Kočo',
-	postavilo cementno plesno ploščo pred 'Kočo'
-	dogradilo se eno stezo na baliniščih,
-	ustanovil se je pevski zbor 'Jadran",
-	postavilo in odkrilo se je spomenik slovenskemu presniku O.Zupančiču,
-	odprlo se je klubsko knjižnico 'S.Kosovel',
-	spremenilo se je ime kluba v "Slovenski P.Socialni klub "Jadran "
-	gostilo se razne obiske (kulturne, uradne, dramske itd) iz domovine in drugih klubov iz Australije,
-	itd.
Za konec naj povdarim, da je Herman bil vseskozi ponosen in zaveden član slovenskge kluba "Jadran'. Ponosen bi bil tudi danes, če bi mogel videti, da njegov trud ni bil zaman, da naša ustanova še stoji na trdnih temeljih.
Umrl je 17.06.1992. v Australiji. Naj počiva v miru! Zena:
Milka Jaksetic
HERMAN JAKSETIC
President 1977/78 and 1978/79
Herman was born on 26.10.1930. in Podgraje near Ilirska Bistrica - Slovenia. He crossed the border into Italy 1954. and stayed in Italy in a camp only a few months. From camp Herman was sent to Australia. He landed in Perth and stayed there for two years. Then he decided to move to Melboune. In Melbourne we met aggain, got married and have two lovely daughters: Suzy and Ani. Later he established his own building business.
He was a foundation member of the 'Jadran' club. 1977. he was elected as a president and stayed as president for two years. Herman was very hard working person, very devoted to Slovenian club and dedicated a lot of his time to help build this Slovenian centre.
At the time of his presidency following was done:
-	Koca' had to be finished, finished an blessed by our priest,
-	Cement on the font of the 'Koca',
-	One more lane for bocce player,
-	'Jadran"singing choir was formed,
-	'O.Zupancic'monument was unveiled.
-	Clubs Library 'S.Kosovel' was opened,
-	Name of the club was changed (Slovenian Seaside Social Club "Jadran "),
-	A number of visitors from Slovenija and from interstate was hosted (choirs, musicians etc).
-	Etc.
On the end I would like to say 'thank you' to everybody who helped and supported my husband.
He died on 17.06.1992. Rest in peace.
Wife: MilkaJaksetic
1.	Herman Jaksetč
2.	Franc Likar
3.	Joze Iskra
4.	Alojz Kumar
5.	Nino Burlovič
6.	Franc Iskra
7.	Drago Vlah
8.	Ivanka Skof
9.	Fani Natlacen
10.	Anton Kirn
11.	Joze Vičič
12.	Berto Bačič
13.	Stane Starc
14.	Viliam Stepančič
15.	Janez Virant 16.Slavko Obljubek
17.	Franc Basa
18.	Franc Senkinc
Predsednik (President0 Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer)
Ref.za balinanje (Bocce Rep.) Ref.za balinanje (Bocce Rep.) Ref.za sport (Sport Rep.) Ref.za kulturo (Culture Rep.) Ref. za mlade (Youth Rep.) Ref. za gradnjo (Building Rep.)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
ZENSKI KROSEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Maria Rutar
2.	Jean Iskra
3.	Amalia Maljevac
4.	Maria Stepancic
5.	Ljuba Vihtelic
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1978/79
(Committee Members)
1.	Herman Jaksetič
2.	Franc Likar
3.	Stane Starc
4.	Alojz Kumar
5.	Nino Burlovič
6.	Franc Iskra
7.	Drago Vlah
8.	Ivanka Skof
9.	Fani Natlačen
10.	Anton Kirn
11.	Joze Vičič
12.	Berto Bačič
13.	Viliam Stepančič
14.	Slavko Obljubek
15.	Janez Virant
16.	Franc Basa
17.	Franc Senkinc
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer)
Ref.za balinanje (Bocce Rep.) Ref.za balinanje (Bocce Rep.) Ref.za sport (Sport Rep.) Ref.za kulturo (Culture Rep.) Ref. za mladino (Yourh Rep.) Ref.za gradnjo (Building Rep.)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Branka Iskra
2.	Marija Kalčič
3.	Dragica Kalc
4.	Olga Brne
5.	Vida Vadnjal
6.	Draga Vadnjal
7.	Jadranka Rutar
FRANC LIKAR
President 1979 - 1982
Franc je bil rojen 22.02.1931. v OTLICI - Slovenija. Mladostna želja za boljšim standardom življenja, kakor tudi želja po spoznavanju sveta, ga je popeljala čez mejo v Italijo. Od doma je odšel nekje 1952. leta. Preživel je nekaj časa v kampu v Italiji. V njegovo novo domovino Avstralijo je priplul z ladjo. Bil je najprej v kampu v Bonegili, nato pa se je preselil v Melbourne. Tu sva se 1955 leta poročila in rodili so se nam trije otroci: Robert, David in Anita.
Ker je po naravi bil bister in inteligenten, je tudi na delu hitro napredoval in kmalu odprl tudi svojo obrt.
V slovenski klub 'Jadran' je bil vključen od vsega začetka. To slovensko središče mu je veliko pomenilo, zato se je zalagal po svojih najboljsih močeh za napredek kluba.
Leta 1977/78 in 1978/79 je bil podpredsednik.
Leta 1979/80 pa je bil izvoljen za predsednika kluba. Na tem mestu je ostal kar 3 leta.
Najvecji projekt v času njegovega predsedniškega mandata je vsekakor bil
-	izgradnja glavnega objekta z veliko dvorano. Polozil je temeljni kamen in se trudil ter nadve požrtvovalno delal vse do same otvoritve dvorane.
-	otvoritev dvorane (ceprav ne popolnoma dokončana) pa je bila ob 10. obletnici ustanovitve kluba, oktobra 1981.
-	zgradilo se je tudi športno igrišče (tenis, kosarka, odbojka),
-	organizirali so se prvi izleti mladine na snežne planote,
-	gostilo se obiskovalce iz maticne domovine (uradne, kulturne in zabavne,
-	prirejalo se veliko plesnih in športnih prireditev
-	itd.
Vse to je vsekakor zmogel le zato, ker je imel dobre sodelavce in imel podporo odbornikov in članov. Ob tej priliki se vsem v njegovem imenu zahvaljujem.
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Zena:
Angelca Likar
FRANC LIKAR
President from 1979 - 1982.
Franc was born on 12.02.1931 in OTLICA - Slovenia.
Like many others, he wanted a better standard of life and he also wanted to see wide world, so in 1952he crossed a border to Italy.
In a refugee camp he did not stay for long. To his new home Australia, he came by ship. His fist place was Bonegilla, later he moved to Melbourne. We married1955and our 3 children were born: Robert, David and Anita. Franc was a very intelligent person and soon after arriving in Australia he opened his own business.
Franc was foundation member of Slovenian Club "JadranThis Slovenian centre meant a lot to him. He was also very proud Slovenian.
In 1977/78 and1978/79 he was elected as Vice President
In 1979. he was elected President of the "Jadran" club. As a president he was
elected again for three years in a row.
The biggest project in a period of his presidency was:
-	Building a Mail Hall. He put down a foundation stone and was a leader of Club to the end. In 1982. we had a big opening of the Hall.
-	10 years Anniversary of the club was celebrated at the some time.
-	Sport facilities were established,
-	First excursions to the snow for youth were organised,
-	At this time too, we hosted a lot of visitors from Slovenija and interstate.
I think, he could do all this because he had supportive Committee Members and dedicated members of the Club. On his behave. I thank you all.
He died20.09.1998. Rest in Peace!
Wife: Angelca Likar
1.	Franc Likar
2.	Ivan Iskra
3.	Leon Divjak
4.	Franc Zetko
5.	Silvo Jurisevič
6.	Joze Dekleva
7.	Ivanka skof
8.	Milan Iskra 19. Stane Bergoc
10.	Franc Zadel
11.	Berto Bacic
12.	Franc Iskra
13.	Franc Senkinc
14.	Emil Kalčič
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer0
Ref.za sport (Sport Rep.) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Ref. za kulturo (Culture Rep.) clan (member)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
GRADBENI ODBOR:
1.	Roman Virtez
2.	Joze Horvat
3.	Herman Jaksetič
4.	Angel Leban
5.	Branko Puz
6.	John Kutin
7.	Franc Vojvoda
ZENSKI KROZEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Vida Vojvoda
2.	Marija Starc
3.	Angelca Polh
4.	Tania Basa
5.	Ivanka Kirn
6.	Dora Zadel
7.	Stela Bergoc (6 mesecev)
(Committee Members)
1.	Franc Likar
2.	Ivan Iskra
3.	Silvo Jurisevič
4.	Leon Divjak
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer)
5.	Anton Iskra
6.	Franc Vadnjal
7.	Dino Rupnik
8.	Angel Leban
9.	Ivan Kirn
10.	Leo Ujčič
11.	Anton Poklar
12.	Franc Iskra
13.	Franc Senkinč	OSKRBNIK (Caretaker)
14.	Emil Kalčič
1.	Herman Jaksetič
2.	Franc Vojvoda
3.	Roman Vitez
4.	Joze Horvat
5.	Branko Puz
6.	Mario Smajila
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Marija Iskra
2.	Mera Horvat
3.	Irena Bordonaro
4.	Anica Poklar
6.	Marija Leban
7.	Marica Surina
8.	Rezka Kutin
ODBOR ZA GRADNJO
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1981/82
(Committee Members)
1. Franc Likar	Predsednik (President)
2. Anton Poklar	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3. Ivan Valenčič	Tajnik (Secretary)
4. Dino Rupnik	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
5. Drago Vlah	Ref. za šport (Sports Rep.)
6.. Edi Frei	Ref. za čport (Sports Rep.)
7. Fani Natlacen	Ref.za kulturo (Culture Rep.)
8. Anton Volk	clan (member)
9. Mario Smajila	((
10. Edo Surina	((
11. Ivan Rutar	((
12. John Kutin	((
13. Ivan Vadnal	((
14. Mario Jaksetič	((
15. Ivan Iskra V.	((
16. Leo Ujcic	((
17. Viliam Jaksetič	
18. Franc Senkinc	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
19. Emil Kalčič	
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Slava Frei
2.	Elsa Kumar
3.	Vilma Vlah
4.	Krista Vičič
5.	Stela Bergoc
6.	Bruna Burlovič
7.	Livia Tomsič
RUDI ISKRA
Predsednik 1982/83
Rodil sem se12.06.1934, v vasici Zabiče pri Ilirski Bistrici.
Ko sem dopolnil 14 let, sem se sel učit za mehanika v bližnje mestece
Klana. Tam sem tudi ostal celih 5let
Ko sem bil vpoklican na služenje vojaskega roka, sem se isti dan krenil proti meji v Trst, a ne proti Reki na delo. Srečno sem prekoračil mejo in se znašel v kampu Samsaba, kjer sem ostal 4 mesece. 20.12.1954. sem z ladjo 'Toskana' odpotoval za Australijo. Prispel se v pristanišče v Melbourne in v Melbournu tudi ostal vse do danes. Porocil sem se z Emo Jelenic iz Račic in imava dva sina Robert in Ronni. Moje prvo delo v Australiji je bilo na trgatvi grozdja. Zatem sem 3 leta delal v tovarni 'Olympic cables'. Leta 1958. pa sem odprl svojo transportno obrt pod imenom 'Iskra Transport', kmalu zatem pa se 'Building & Garden Suply'. S to obrjo se uspešno ukvarjamo še danes.
Sem ustanovni član slovenskega kluba "Jadran', torej sem clan kluba od vsega začetka. Sem tudi ustanovni član balinarske zveze, bil sem nekaj časa tudi predsednik in pa referent te zveze. Kmalu po ustanovitvi kluba, se nam je uresničila tudi želja, da smo zgradili svoja balinišča kjer z veseljem igram vsako nedeljo.
Na zemljišču se je zgradila Koca, katera je kmalu postala premajhna, zato se je prišlo na zamisel, katero sem tudi sam zelo podpiral, da zgradimo objekt z veliko dvorano. Prav v tem času mi je moj znanec povedal, da je ogrodje stavbe neke tovarne naprodaj in takratni predsednik kluba Franc Likar me je zaprosil naj to odstopim za klub, ker drugače je vse prevec
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drago. To sem tudi storil in začelo z gradnjo. Člani so se odzvali in z veliko vnemo in požrtvovalnostjo delali. Delali so na prostovoljni bazi. Zatem je prišlo na vrsto tudi urejanje vrta in okolice. Tudi to sem s pomocču odbornikov in članov uspešno uredil. Tudi parkirališče se je provizoricno uredilo.
Iskrena hvala vsem, kateri ste in še delaste za dobrobit naše skupnosti, posebna hvala pa odbornikov in vsem, kateri ste kakorkoli pomagali v času mojega predsedovanja.
Rudi Iskra
RUDI ISKRA
President 1982/83
I was born 12.06.1934 in a village Zabice near Ilirska bistrica. When I was 14
I went to school for mechanics in a town called Klana and stayed there for 5 years.
When I was called up for the army, on the very some day instead of going to work I headed in the opposite direction and left the country. I crossed the border into Italy and ended up in camp Sansaba where I stayed only for 4 months. On 20.12.1954 on the ship 'Toskana' I sailed for Australia, landing in Melbourne, where I stayed until today. I am married to Ema Jelenic from Racice and we have 2 sons Robert and Ronnie.
My first job in Australia was picking grapes. Then for 3 years I worked at'Olympic Cables.
In 19581 opened my own business called 'ISKRA TRANSPORT. Soon after I started a 'Building and Garden Supply company which is still running today.
I am a foundation member of 'Jadran' club and also foundation member of the Bocce Federation (where I was President and referee for a period).
After we formed 'Jadran' we built the outside Bocce courts and I have been playing Bocce to this day.
As we grew too big for the 'Koca' we decided to build a larger Hall. I had purchased steelwork from a demolished Factory and Franc Likar (President of the club) approached me to offer these materials to the club. So they could start with building. It is unbelievable how many volunteers gave their time and donated material to quickly build the Hall.
I was president in 1982/83 and during this time I also donated many plants and material to form the garden around the Club, including scoria on the car park.
I wish to thank everyone who have helped and worked during my Presidency.
Rudi Iskra
1.	Rudi Iskra
2.	Silvo Tomsič
3.	Joze Iskra
4.	Ivan Valenčicč
5.	Lojze Kumar
6.	Rafael Sabec 7 Alojz Stolfa
8.	Anton Ludvik
9.	Slava Frei
(Committee members)
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Pomočnik tajnika (AssistSecretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Ref. za noggomet (Soccer Rep.) Ref. za gazbo (Music Rep.)
Ref. za kulturo (Culture Rep.)
10.	Alojz Brne	clan (Member)
11.	Silvo Miklavec
12.	Franc Jaksetič
13.	Drago Barbiš
14.	Albin Kurinčič
15.	Kris jan Janežič
16.	Franc Senkinc
17.	Franc Prosen
18.	Edvard Hrvatin
19.	Albin Smrdelj
20.	Franc Iskra
21.	Emil Kalčič
ŽENSKI KROŽEK - (Kitchen Staff)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
1.	Fani Natlacen	6. Ivana Barbis
2.	Marta Ziberna	7. Ivanka Domanjko
3.	Amelija Stolfa	8. Albina Dekleva
4.	Marta Janežič	9. Hermina Volk
5.	Justa Miklavec	10. Lidija Mezgec
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I'lUvNimOVT - KI 1)1 ISKKA
IVAN (NINO) VALENCIC
Predsednik: l983/84 in 1999/2000
Rodil sem se 26.12.1934. v vasi Rupa - Primorska. Leta 1950. sem odšel v Koper v vajeniško šolo za mehanika. Izučil sem se za mehanika in v Kopru ostal vse do 1955. leta, torej do odhoda čez mejo v Italijo. V begunskem taborišču v Italiji sem spoznal svojo ženo Marijo. Leta l958. sva skupaj z novorojenčkom Viktorjem, z ladjo Roma, odplula za daljnjo Australijo. Dne 11.08.1958. smo pripluli v pristanišče v Melbournu. Takoj pa smo bili premeščeni v kamp Bonegila. Iz Bonegile smo odšli v Geelong kjer sem se zaposlil v firmi Ford. Tu se nam je rodil drugi sin Ivan.
Kmalu po prihodu v Geelong, smo se včlanili v tamkajšnji slovenski klub 'Ivan Cankar' . Bil sem član odbora in tudi član nadzornega odbora. Ko smo se leta 1974. preselili v Melbourne, smo se spet vključili v slovensko skupnost in postali člani društva "Jadran". Kmalu sem bil izvoljen v odbor in obavljal funkcijo tajnika vrsto let. Tajnik sem bil, ko so predsedovali: Alojz Valenčič, Franc Vojvoda, Franc Likar in Rudi Iskra. Leta 1983. pa sem tudi sam izvojen za predsednika, drugič pa leta 1999/00. V tem obdobju se je postavilo parkete v glavni dvorani, talne obloge, preuredilo in pobarvalo se je letni oder na vrtu, zgradilo kočico in naredilo vse potrebno za BBQ na vrtu itd.
Leta 2000 je S.S.O.V. organiziral slovenski festival Viktorije v klubu 'Jadran". Vrstili so se razni sprejemi in gostovanja iz matične domovine Slovenije. V času mojega predsedovanja se je tudi začelo prvič v zgodovini kuba z tiskanjem klubskega glasila Jadranove novice) in tudi z klubskim koledarjem. Z časopisom ni bilo uspeha, koledar pa uspešno izhaja vse do današnjih dni. Vrsto let sem bil predstavnik kluba "Jadran" v 'Svetu slovenskih organizacij Viktorije. Sodeloval sem tudi pri ustanovitvi etničnega radija 3ZZZ in bil nekaj časa tudi napovedovalec. Za 'Jadran' sem bil tudi 'Javni usluzžbenec'.
Od dneva, ko sem se včlanil v slovenski klub "Jadran", sem aktiven in zaveden član te naše skupnosti in pomagam kjerkoli, karkoli in kadarkoli je potrebno. Hvala pa tudi vsem, kateri so mi stali ob strani in pomagali v
času mojegga predsedovanja. Posebno pa sem hvaležen ženskemu krožku, kateri je in še zmeraj neutrudno dela za dobrobit naše skupnosti.
Ivan Valencic
IVAN NINO) VALENCIC President 1983/83 & ¡999/2000
I was born 26.12.1934. in Rupa, Primorska.
In 19501left for Koper and went to a School for mechanics.
In 19551crossed the border into Italy and was placed in a camp where I
met my wife Maria. We married and our first son was born before we
sailed in 1958, in a ship called 'Roma' for Australia. We arrived on
11.03.1958. and were sent to Bonegilla. Soon after I started work in
Geelong at Ford my second son was born.
In Geelong I become Committee member at Slovenian club 'Ivan Cankar'.
In 1974 we moved to Melbourne and I joined the Jadran' club and soon become Committee member. I was Secretary for Alojz Valencic, Franc Vojvoda, Franc Likar and Rudi Iskra.
In 1983 I become President of the Club and my achievements were: new carpet & parquetry dance floor in the Main Hall, outside courtyard stage and BBQ.
When I was President in 1999/2000 club hosted a Slovenian Festival and that year many guests and performers came from Slovenia. For the first time in 'Jadran' history we started a Club Newsletter and Yearly Calendars. The Calendar today is still an important part of the Club.
I was Jadrans' delegate to CSOV and I helped establish 3ZZZ radio. For awhile I was an announcer.
In conclusion, since I started as a member of'Jadran' I have always bee active and helped whenever, wherever and whatever. I wish to thank all those who helped me during my times as President especially the ladies in the kitchen
Ivan Valencic
1.	Ivan Valenčič
2.	Anton Ludvik
3.	Marija Iskra
4.	Jim Bucheker
5.	Joze Iskra
6.	Alojz Kumar
7.	Rudi Iskra
8.	Franc Iskra
9.	Mario Smajila
10.	Albin Kurinčič
11.	Mario Stolfa
12.	Rafiel Sabec
13.	Franc Senkinc
14.	Angel Leban
15.	Joze Skrlj
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vicepresident) Tajnica (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Pmočnik Tanika (Secretary Ass.)
clan odbora (committee members)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Anica Iskra
2.	Marija Valenčič
3.	Mimica Kalčič
4.Fani	Ludvik
5.Amalia	Kurinčič
6.	Sonia Skrlj
7.	Ivanka Staudt
8.	Dragca Senkinc
9.	Ivan Maljevac
1.	Ivan Valencic
2.	Slava Crokks
3.	Rodney Crooks
4.	Romana Zetko
5.	Nino Burlovič
6.	Joze Caf
7.	Milan Iskra
8.	Slava Crooks
9.	Magda Hribernik
10.	Darko Hribbernik
11.	Joze Dekleva
12.	Stan Starc
13.	Rudi Jaksetč
14.	Emil Kalčič
15.	Valentin Brecelj
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednica (Vice PreidentO Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer)
Natakar (Barman)
Natakar (Barman)
Natakar (Barman)
Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.)
Ref. za kulturo (Rep. for culture)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
Delo (Maintenance)
Delo (Maintenance)
Knjidničar Librarian
ZENSKI KROZEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Branka Iskra
2.	Bruna Burlovič
3.	Vilma Zanetic
4.	Anica Poklar
5.	Milka Jakseic
6.	Oskar Humar
Predsednik od 1984 -1989
Rodil sem se 22.05.1937. V Sušaku pri Ilirski Bistrici - Slovenija.
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Iz Slovenije sem odsel s trebuhom za kruhom 1957. leta. Cas do novembra 1958. leta preživel v kampu v Italiji. Z ladjo 'Toskana' sem prispel v Australjo in se nastanil v kampu 'Bonegilla v Victoiiji. Kmalu sem se preselil v Melbourne, kjer sem ostal do današnjih dni. Poročil sem Jean, po rodu australko in imava dva otroka. Delal sem raznorazna dela in na koncu odprl tudi svojo obrt.
Sem član slovenskegga kluba "Jadran' vse od samega začetka, od l971.leta. Torej sem ustanovni član. Clan odbora pa vrsto let. Za predsednika sem bil izvoljen l984. in ostal na tej dolžnosti vse do 1989. Nakar sem ostal podpredsednik se za mandat enegga leta. 1989. se postal častni clan kluba.
Kmalu zatem, ko smo ustanovili društvo, se je formirala tudi balinarska sekcija, katere član sem od prvegga dne. Bil sem referent balinarske sekcije in svoj čas tudi predsednik 'balinarske zveze Viktorje'. Takrat smo naredili Pravilnik balinanja. Organiziral smo medklubska tekmovanja, zvezna tekmovanja in ggostovanje v Slovenijo. Obiskali so nas tudi balinarji iz Slovenije.
Ko se je 1978. ustanovil Pevski zbor "Jadran" se postal član zbora. Pevski zbor je 1982. leta gostoval tudi v Sloveniji V času mojega predsedovanja pa se je naredilo sledeče: -postavilo se je talne obloge v novi dvorani, -zgradila nova pokrita 6 stezna balinišča,
-v predsobi se je postavilo veliko leseno ploščo s seznamom članov kluba,
-ustanovljena je bila nogometna sekcija kluba (moška in ženska), -aktivno je delovala slovenska dopolnilna šola, -nabavilo se primorske narodne noše,
-preuredilo se je WC (ploščice sem kar sam postavljal v WC, kuhinji in zunaj).
-izdelalo se je ogrodje za podolgovate in okrogle mize. Ker sem jih izdelal na
svojem delavnem mestu, je bilo tudi cenejše.
-poskušalo se je z preditvami za izbiro Miss slovenske skupnosti Jadran".
Hvala vsem kdor je kakorkoli pomaggal v času mojegga predsedovanja, posebna hvala gre ženskemu krožku.
Franc Iskra
FRANC ISKRA
President 1984 - 1989
I was born 22.05.1937in SUSAK - Ilirska Bistrica. I left for Italy in 1957, hoping for better life. From camp I went to Australia in November l958 by the ship 'Toskana'. I was sent to Bonegilla Camp then I went to Melbourne. I married Jean, an Australian lady, and we have 2 children. I worked in various jobs and eventually opened my own Tiling business. I joined "Jadran" at the beginning as a foundation member and in 1989 become life member. I have been on most Committees over the years.
In 1984 I was elected President and continued for 5 years, followed by Vice President for one year.
Since the club had 'Bocce' team I have been involved in playing and also representing 'Bocce at Federation level. I was President of the Bocce Federation and we formed a Bocce Constitution during this period. We also organised a Bocce trip to Slovenija. Bocce teams from Slovenia visited us for friendly competitive games.
Since Jadran' choir, now 'Planika" was formed I have been a
member and we continue to sing and perform to the present time.
Over my 5 years as President following was done:
Carpeted the Main Hall, built a new covered 6 lane Bocce
facilities, put up a members board in the foyer, established a
Soccer section and had made special 'Primorska National
Costumes', We reinstated the 'Miss Jadran Quest'.
The metal frames for the round and long tables were made at a
Company I worked for at a very low cost to 'Jadran',
As tiling was my trade I did all the tiling at Jadran' (kitchen, toilets, BBQ area etc).
I wish to thank my Committees, kitchen staff and all that helped me over the years.
Franc Iskra
(Committee members)
1.	Franc Iskra
2.	Rudi Jaksetič
3.	Vida Vojvoda
4.	Jim Bucheker
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnica (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer)
5 Franc Tomsič 6. Janez Virant 7 Vince Bordonaro
8.	Berto Bačič
9.	Franc Senkinč
Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman Bocce Referent (Bocce Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
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Člani odbora: (Other members)
10.	Alojz Kumar
11.	Franc Maslo
12.	Joze Skrlj
13.	Leo Ujčič
14.	Franc Basa
15.	Slavko Rutar
16.	Emil Kalčič
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1 Marija (Mimica) Iskra
2.	Pepca Hrvatin
3.	MarijaJaksetič
4.	Berta Maslo
5.	Ivanka Srnrdelj
6.	Štefanija Vadnal
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1985/86
(Committee members)
1.	Franc Iskra	Predsednik (President)
2.	ViliamJaksetič	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3.	Valentin Brecelj	Tajnik (Secretary)
4.	Jean Iskra	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
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Člani: (Other members)
5.	Mario Bubnič
6.	Jozko Maljevac
7.	Stojan Jaksetic
9.	Vince Bordonaro
10.	Toni Brne
11.	Toni Poklar
12.	Peter Krickič
13.	Valter Jelenič
14.	Milan Iskra
15.	Gavrilo Grahovac
16.	Franc Grlj
17.	Franc Senkin
Pododbor (Subcomm.)
1.	Franc Likar
2.	Alojz Kimar
3.	Anton Poklar
4.	Rudi Iskra
5.	Franc Vojvoda
6.	Mario Smajila
7.	Franc Zetko
ŽENSKI ŽROZEK (Kitchen Staf)
1.	Liljana Brezovec
2.	Milica Iskra
3.	Nada Jaksetič
4.	Vera Maljevac
5.	Monica Brne
6.	Ivanka Kirn 7 Milena Carli
8. Linda Crkvenik
(Committee members)
1.	Franc Iskra
2.	Ivan Iskra (Ven.)
3.	Valentin Brecelj
4.	Jean Iskra
5.	Silvo Jurisevič
6.	Franc Senkinc
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) 1. Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Ref za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK: (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Stela Bergoc
2.	Vilma Zanetič
3.	Zlata Vitez
4.	Lidia Mezgeec
5.	Pepca Senkinc
6.	Linka Grlj
7.	Lili Krickič
(UM ODBORI ((»MMI ITKK »iMllI Rsi 10S(> sr PRFHSFIlMh-nUX »sklu
1.	Franc Iskra	Predsednik (President)
2.	Roman Vitez	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3.	Ivan Valenčič	Tajnik (Secretary)
4.	Jean Iskra	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
Clani odbora (Other members)
5.	Zorko Sluga
6.	Edo Surina
7.	Joze Dekleva
8.	Franc Jakseič
9.	Franc Tomsic
10.	Franc Prosen
11.	Peter Nattlacen
12.	Peter Krickič
13.	Marjan Jakseicč
14.	Franc Senkinc 15 Ivan Maljevac
ŽENSKI KROŽEK(Kitchen Staf)
1.	Albina Dekleva
2.	Marta Ziberna
3.	Zlata Vitez
4.	Jelka Sluga
5.	Fani Natlacen
6.	Milena Grigonjevski
7.	Ivanka Kirn
8.	Karla Lazarevič
9.	Hermina Volk
10.	Emilia Stolfa
1.	Franc Iskra	Predsednik (President)
2.	Roman Vitez	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3.	Ivan Valenčič	Tajnik (Secretary)
4.	Jean Iskra	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
5.	Derry Madison	Ref. za sport (Sports Rep.)
6.	Silvo Jurisevicč	Ref. za bocce (Bocce Rep.)
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Člani odbora (Other members)
7.	Rudi Iskra
8.	Franc Basa
9.	Stane Starc
10.	Edo Surina
11.	Franc Marcina
12.	Marjo Vihtelič
13.	Emil Kalčič
14.	Franc Vojvoda
15.	Franc Senkinc
ZENSKI KROZEK: (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Stela Bergoc
2.	Ivanka Kirn
3.	Lee Madison
4.	Marica Greggoric
5.	Karla Lazarevic
ROMAN VITEZ
Predsednik: 1989/90
Rodil sem se 28.09.1940. v vasi Vrhovje pri Dutovljah, KRAS, Slovenija. Prihajam iz družine desetih otrok, jaz sem najmlajši. Od doma sem odsel, ko mi je bilo samo 17 let. V Australijo sem prispel leta 1962. torej sem imel 22 let. Z ženo Zlato imava 2 otroka ter številne unuke in praunuke.
Ko se je ustanovil slovenski klub "Jadran" smo se včlanili in redno prihajali v druzbo rojakov. Klub je postal nas drugi dom. Tu smo gojili naso kulturo in nase navade. Čeprav smo imeli svoje družine, svoje delo in skrbi, smo nasli čas, da smo tudi delali in ustvarjali za skupno korist. Ker sem po poklicu zidar, sem v vrsti z drugimi žrtvoval veliko dela in časa, ko se je gradilo poslopje. Aktiven sem bil tudi pri balinarski sekciji in kar nekaj let pomagal v točilnici. Otroci so istočasno hodili v slovensko dopolnilno solo in tako smo vsi skupaj preživeli sobote in nedelje v klubu. Postal se tudi podpredsednik odbora leta 1987/88 in 1988/99. Za leto 1989/90pa izvoljen za predsednika.
V letu, ko sem bil predsednik kluba, smo veliko delali na prenovi vodovodne napeljave, popravljanju krova in žlebov na 'Kirnovi koči", začeli z gradnjo kapelice itd. Poleg tega smo imeli vrsto kulturnih prireditev, sprejemov, gostovanj itd. Zahvaljujem se vsem odbornikom v letu 1989/90 in vsem ostalim članom, kateri so mi stali ob strani.
Miilsim, da smo lahko ponosni na nas klub "Jadran" ter na vse dosežke in uspehe. Se bolj bi bili veseli, ce bi mlajsa generacija nadaljevala nase delo.
Roman Vitez
ROMAN VITEZ
President 1989/90
I was born on 28.09.1940in VRHOVJE near Dutovlje, Kras. I was the youngest of 10 children and I left home at 17. I arrived in Australia in l962 at age of 22. I am married to my wife Zlata and we have 2 children, many grandchildren and even great grandchildren.
After 'Jadran' club was established we become members and have continued to be involved. Slovenian culture and traditions are imported to us. 'Jadran' is like a second home to us. Even with our family, our work and other commitments we still found time to establish and build the club. As a bricklayer by trade I was heavily involved in building at club. At that time our whole family spent weekend at the club. I also helped serve in the bar and with Soccer section.
In 1988/89 I was elected as Vice President and the year after as President of the club.
In the year I was President we updated some plumbing and also updated roofing and gutters on the 'Koca'. We also built the 'Kapelica' which has since been relocated.
'Jadran' club had many functions, overseas visitors and Festivals. I wish to thank members of my Committee, club members and all those who helped me during my Presidency.
I think we can be proud of'Jadran' club and its achievements and we would be very happy if the younger generations continues the club.
Roman Vitez
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1989/90
(Committee Members)
1.	Roman Vitez
2.	Peter Natlačen
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Jean Iskra
5.	Franc Marcina
6.	Zorko Sluga
7.	Peter Kričkič
8.	Valter Jelenič
9.	Toni Poklar
10.	Franc Senkinč
11.	Toni Skok
12.	Franc Zetko
13.	Joze Skrlj
Predsednik (President)
Podpredsednik (Vice PresidentO
Tajnica (Secretary)
Blagajničarka (Treasurer)
Natakar (Barman)
Natakar (Barman)
Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
((
Ref. za nogomet (Coccer Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) član odbora (member)
član odbora (member) član odbora (member)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK - (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Fani Natlacen
2.	Zlata Vitez
3.	Linka Skrlj
4.	Pepca Cesnik
5.	Marija Skok
6.	Lidia Mezgec
Obcasno pomagali:
8.	Joze Cesnik 7. Franc Grlj
9.	Alojz Mezgec
DINO (Dominik) RUPNIK Predsednik 1990/91 in 1991/92
V
Rodil seje 29.10.1938. v Črnem Vrhu nad Idrijo - Slovenija.
Osnovno šolo je končal v Sloveniji, študij je nadaljeval v Zagrebu na fakultetu za komercijalni transport. Njegova prva zaposlitevje bila na 'Avto - cesti'Zagreb-Beograd. Spoznal je Ankico in se tudi kmalu z njo poročil. Rodila se jim je hčerka Sonia Želja za novim in boljšim življenjem ga je leta 1965., skupaj z družino, pripeljala v Australijo. Vživel se je v tukajšnje življenje, spoštoval pa je tudi svoj rojstni kraj. Bil je zaveden slovenec.
V	slovenski klub 'Jadran' seje vključil leta 1979. in bil vseskozi aktiven. Leta 1990. je bil izvoljen za predsednika kluba in na tej dolžnosti ostal dve leti.
V	dobrobit kluba je posvečel veliko časa in truda. Bilje spoštovan kakor od slovencev, tako tudi od drugih narodnosti. Imel je velike načrte za napredek kluba, posebno za mlajšo generacijo. Rad je videl, da so se udejstvovali povsod: v športu, kulturi, jeziku, glazbi itd.
Bilje aktiven član balinarske sekcije in član pevskega zbora 'Jadran'. S pevskim zborom je 1982. gostoval v Sloveniji.
Rad je organiziral dobrodelne akcije, ena od njih je tudi: Akcija za sirote černobeljske katastrofe.
Ker je bil zelo razgledan, se ga je prijelo tudi ime 'živa enciklopedija'. Spoštoval in radje imel prave prijatelje, svoji družini pa je bil dober vzgojitelj.
Dve leti njegovega predsedovanja sta bili zelo aktivni. V tem času je:
-	potekal slovenski festival, katerega organizira krovna organizacije slovenskih klubov v Viktoriji (SSOV). V ta namen seje veliko novega pripravljalo in delalo.
-	praslavljalo seje 20. obletnico ustanovitve kluba. Oranizranje je zahtevalo od Predsednika in clanov odbora ogromno odpovedi in truda,
-	sezidalo in posvetilo seje kapelico posvečeno sv. Jozefi. Pri izbiri lokacije za kapelico je prisostvoval tudi pater Niko,
-	postavilo seje ograjo ob cesti in ob nogometnem igrišču,
-	popravilo in obnovilo seje oskrbnikovo hišo,
-	gostilo seje obiskovalce iz matične domovine (Dr.Dular),
-	itd.
V	njegovem imenu se zahvaljujem vsem, kateri ste mu stali ob strani in pomagali. Umrl je 12.07.1995. Naj počiva v miru.
Žena: Ankica Rupnik
DINO (Dominik) RUPNIK
President 1990/91 and 1991/92
Dino was born on 29.10.1938. in the village CRNI VRH nad Idrijo - Slovenija. As a teenager he left home and went to Zaggreb to further his education. At the Zagreb's University he specialized in commercial transport. His first job was on the higghway Zaggreb - Beograd.
He met and married Ankica and along came Sonia. Like many others he arrived, with his family on the Australian shores on the 4 of October 1965in search of a new and better life. Despite the hard beginnings he never regretted having come here. At the same time he never forget his native land: Slovenia. He was proud Slovenian.
He joined Slovenia klub 'Jadran"1979. He was very devoted, active, passionate and well loved by Slovenians and other nationalities all his life.
He was a man with a lot of vision for the Slovenian culture, on club participation and for future young generations - whether for sport, language, cultural activities, music etc.
He also always organised fundraisers for many special project, including 'funds' for the orphans of Chernobyl (1992).
Dino was a man of simple pleasures, known also as a walking encyclopaedia, because of his knowledge in many notable worldly events. He loved his fellowman and he was a great teacher to his family. During his presidency, the following was done and organised:
-	at 'Jadran " club, Slovenian festival was running, which was organised by CSOV
-	(Council of Slovenian Organisation of Victoria),
-	Festival for 2(0" Anniversary of the 'Jadran ' Club in 1991. was organised.
-	St Joseph chapel was built and blessed by pater Niko,
-	Fence next to Soccer ground and on the front of the property was built,
-	Caretaker's house was renovated,
-	Order was placed for new 'Primorske national costumes'
-	Many visitors and guests from native country Slovenia come.
I would like to take this opportunity and thank to all those who helped and supported Dino.
Wife:
Ankica Rupnik
ČLANI ODBORA. ZA LETO 199G/91
(Committee Members)
1.	Dino Rupnik
2.	Valentin Brecelj S. Derry Meddison d. Lee Meddison
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President)
Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer)
5.	Ivan Iskra
6.	Milan Iskra
7.	Anton Iskra
Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman)
S. Stan Starc 9. Joze Iskra. 1G. Franc Iskra
11.	Franc Likar
12.	Ivan Sabec iS. Pepi Kalc id. Toni Poklar iS. Franc Zetko
ZENSKI KROZEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Elsie Kumar
2.	Anica Poklar S. Kristina Jelenič d. Irena Bordonaro
ČLANI ODBORA ZA LETO 1991/92
(Committee Members)
1.	Dino Rupnik
2.	Valentin Brecelj
3.	Silvo Jurisevič
4.	Lee Meddison
5.	Magda Hribernik
6.	Franc Iskra
7.	Joze Iskra
8.	Vince Bordonaro
9. Stane Starc
10.	Rudi Iskra
11.	Franc Basa
12.	Darko Hribernik
13.	Ivan Sabec
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blaggajnicarka (Treasurer)
Ref. za kulturo (Culture Rep.) Ref. za spor (Sport Rep.) clan (Member)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
VALENTIN BRECELJ (zdravko fakuč)
Predsednik 1992/93 in 1993/94
Rodil sem se 17.01.1928., v vasi Ustje v Vipavski dolini. Rojstni listje podpisal tedanji ajdovski podesta RRizzato. Oče mi je umrl, ko sem bil star samo dve leti. Sedemletnegga dečka so me poslali v zavod v Meran na Juznem Tirolskem (Alto Adige), kjer sem ostal vse do svojegga 14. leta. Ker se je tam govorilo samo italijansko, ko sem se vrnil domov, nisem razumel slovensko. Z mamo sva nato živela v Gorici, kjer sem jaz nekaj časa bil trgovski pomočnik. V času vojne je mama ileggalno zbirala hrano in drugo, kar so nato kurirke nosile partizanom. Bila je izdana in zaradi tega pregnana v taborišče. Po srečnem naključju seje iz internacije vrnila živa domov.
Star komaj 16. let, sem bil proti koncu vojne na prisilnem delu v Ajbi v Soški dolini, kjer sem bil 3.01.1945. težko ranjen. Bombadirali so američani. Sele 1946. je mednarodna komisija postavila dokončno mejo med Jugoslavijo in Italijo.
Delal sem v Solkanu. Veckrat sem prekoračil mejo in obiskal mamo. Mama je živela v Gorici na italijanski strani. Ko sem zadnjič prekoračil mejo, sem bil ulovljen od italijanske policije. Ker so me imeli za proti italijana, so me dali v zapor. Romal sem od zapora do zapora (skupno 12) in končal v zaporu na otoku Lipari. S pomocjo I.R.O. (International Refugee Organization) sem vdobil dovoljenje, da odpotujem v Australijo. Dne 14.04.1950. sem z ladjo priplul v Australijo.
Na ladji sem tudi spoznal svojo ženo Halino.
Moje prvo delo je bilo v Geelongu na železnici.
Na Univerzi RMIT v Melbournu sem med drugimi kvalifikacijami pridobil tudi diplomo za engleško italijanskega tolmača in prevajalca.
Zadnjih 25 let pa sem služboval v Sunshine City Library na mestu knjižničarja. Moje delo je bilo tudi nabavljanje knjig iz raznih držav Evrope.
Moj prvi kontakt s Slovenskim klubom 'Jadran" je bil po posredovanju Ivana
v
Gerbeca. Clan kluba sem postal 1976. in ostal aktiven ves čas. Nekaj časa sem poučeval pri slovenski dopolnilni šoli Jadran", 1985/86in 1986/87 vršil službo tajnika, 1900/91 in 1991/92 postal podpredsednik ter 1992/93 in 1993/94 izvoljen za predsednika kluba. Vsa leta od odprtja "Kosovelove knjižnice" pa do danes opravljam funkcijo knjižnicarja. Obogatil sem knjiznico z mnogimi slovenskimi knjigami, katere je Sunshine knjižnica odpisala.
V letih, ko sem bil predsednik, je vodenje kluba potekalo lepo in složno, ker so člani odbora bili vestni in aktivni. Vsem se iskreno zahvaljujem za podporo in sodelovanje.
Valentin Brecelj
VALENTIN BRECELJ (Zdravko Fakus) President-1992/93 and 1993/94
I was born on the 17/1/1928 in the village of Ustje in the Vipavska valley. I was two years old when my father died.
At the age of seven I was sent to an Italian orphanage in Meran in South Tyrol (Alto Adige)
When I came home from Meran, after seven years, I could not speak a word of Slovenian.
With my mother we lived in Gorica During the war (1944) my mum used to purchase food and medicines which were then sent to the Partisans. She was denounced to the Germans and sent to a concentration camp in Germany. By luck she returned home alive. After the new borders were defined I got a job in Solkan (right on the Italian border). I often crossed the border illegally to visit Mum who was living in Gorizia (Italy). The last time I did so I was arrested by the Italian Police. Because I was considered as an anti- Italian I was put in prison. Then from prison to prison (12 in all) until eventually I finished on the Island of Lipari. With the help of the I.R.O. (International Refugee Organization) I embarked on the American troop transport, 'General Black' and came to Australia on the 14/4/1950. My first job was in Geelong on the Railways.
At RMIT in Melbourne I obtained various qualifications, amongst
others as an English-Italian interpreter and translator.
The last 25 years of my working life I finished as a Librarian at the
Sunshine City Library in charge of the ethnic section.
I was introduced to 'Jadran Club' by Ivan Gerbec, becoming a member
in 1976. I enriched the Club's library by a few hundred books when the
Sunshine Library withdrew the Slovenian books for a lack of Slovenian
readers!!
In my time as President of Jadran Club' during 1992/93 and 1993/94 the Club ran quite smoothly thanks to the co-operation of my Committee.
To finish I would like to thank all those who helped me during my Presidency.
Valentin Brecelj (Zdravko Fakuc)
1.	Valentin Brecelj
2.	Slava Crooks
3.	Elizabeth Poklar
4.	Patricia Surina
5.	Darry Maddison
6.	Jo Staudt
7 Joanne Staudt
8.	Rudi Iskra
9.	Stan Starc
10.	Darko Hribernik
11.	Vince Bordonaro
12.	Maeda Hribernik
13.	Rodney Crooks
14.	John Kodrič
15.	Dusan Maslo
16.	Wiliam Jaksetič
17.	Ivan Sabec
18.	Franc Baša
19.	Emil Kačič
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednica (Vice President0 Tajnica (Secretary) Pomočnica tajnice * Assist. Secretary) Blaggajnik (Treasurer)
Natakar (Barman) Natakarica (Barman) clan (member)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
ŽENSKI KROZŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Slava Crooks - Coordinator
2.	Halina Brecelj - Coordinator
January:
February:
March:
April
May:
June:
July:
August
September:
October:
November:
December:
Marija Kalčič Malka Maljevac Lee Medison Vida Vojvoda Joenne Staudt Marija Iskra Anica Poklar Marija Rutar Milena Vadnal Dora Zadel Marija Surina Fani Natlačen
1.	Valentin Brecelj
2.	Vida Vojvoda Slava Crooks
3.	Rodney Crooks
4.	Elsa Kumar 5 Peter Mandelj
6.	Darko Hribernik
7.	Franc Iskra
8.	Elizabet Poklar
9.	Dusan Maslo
10.	Vince Bordonaro
11.	Albin Smrdelj
12.	Ivan Sabec
13.	John Kodrič
14.	Emil KaJčič
(Committee Members)
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednica (Vice President) Podpredsednica (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnicarka (Treasurer) Natakar (Barman) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Zgodovinar (Historian) Urednik Zvon-a" ('Zvon"Editor) Clan (Member)
ZENSKI KROZEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Slava Crooks - Kitchen Coordinator
2.	Amalia Maljevac — Kitchen Assistant
Januar:	Halina Brecelj, Sele Kodrič
February:	Lidija Mezgec, Karla Lazarič, Vera Maljevac, Hermina Volk
March:	Lee Maddison
April:	Vida Vojvoda, Lily Gustinčič, Kristina Jelenič, Angela Polh,
Ivanka Smrdelj, Marta Ziberna
May:	Elsie Kumar
June:	Marija Iskra
July:	Anica Poklar, Milica Iskra
August:	Marija Rutar, Jadranka Rutar, Ada Batista
September:	Joanne Staudt, Stela Bergoc, Ivanka Kirn October:
Bruna Burlovič Danica Juriševič Marta Janežič Angela Gustinčič Marija Surina Fani Natlacen
Lina Grlj Pepca Cesnik
Kristina Jelenic Amalia Maljevac
Angela Polh
SLAVA CROOKS
Predsednica: 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97
Rojena sem bila 28.04.1936. v vasi Račice, Slovenija. Takrat življenje ni bilo lahko. Kot mnogi drugi sem tudi jaz 01.06.1954. prekoračila mejo v Italijo in prišla 09.06.1954. v camp Sansaba S skupino mladoletnih beguncev sem 14.10.1954. odletela iz Italije v Australijo in prišla v Melbourne 22.10.1954. Dva dni po prihodu sem začela delati z redovnicami v "Bethlehem' bolnici. Po dveh letih, 08.07.1957., sem se zaposlila v Kew Cottages. Delala sem z umno in duševno prizadetimi otroki do upokojitve v augustu l991. (34let). Pomagala sem bolničarkam, vodila in kontrolirala sem ročna dela itd. Bila sem zadolžena, da so se ti otroci usposobili za samostojno življenje izven bolnice. Leta l988. sem pridobila diplomo 'Advence Certificate v Developmental Disabilities v Box Hill Tecnical College.Naredila sem tudi tečaj za 'Catering' in 'Floristry'. Kot dolgoletna članica 'Jadrana' sem bila v odboru že od leta 1991. Vodila sem kuhinjo in organizirala avtobusne izlete. V avgustu, leta 1994., sem bila izvoljena za prvo 'predsednico' 'JadranaPrvo in najvažnejse delo odboraje bilo izpopolniti in na novo napisati klubski zakonik. Potrjen in sprejetje bil na izrednem sestanku 27.11.1994.
Ustanovila seje ženska nogometna ekipa. Imeli smo redne zabave in prireditve. Organizirala sem več kot 28 avtobusnih izletov in preskrbela 'catering' za več kot 15 prireditev. Bila sem predsednica 3 leta in podpredsednica 5 let. Nabavili smo namizne prte, 400novih, mehkih stoic, jedilni pribor (crocery and cutlery set) za 156 oseb. Začeli smo s čebelarsko šolo, katera se danes obstoja. Imamo tudi vsakoletni Čebelarski festival. Začela so se prijateljska srečanja članov z balinanjem in kosilom.
Večji uspehi v času mojega vodstva: uradni napis -smer za klub na Calder Hwy. Vhod na zemljišče je dobil nova železna vrata, dvorana novo parketno plesišče, naredili smo novo kanalizacijo, nova zavarovana okna v takratni balinarski pisarni. Razširili smo kočo in nadkrili nad zadnimi kuhinjskimi vrati. Kupili smo omare za knjige, stojala za na oder in postavili otrosko igrišče. V mesecu oktobru leta 1996. smo imeli veliko dvodnevno praznovanje 25-obletnice kluba. Klubske novice smo porocali v tiskani besedi
Jadran - ZVON'. Parkirališče smo asfaltirali, nakrili smo nad glavnim vhodom in baliniščem, obnovili ozvočenje, končno popravili ogrevalne pečice in kupili se eno
novo. Leta 2001. in po desetih letih v odboru, sem si zaželela prostega časa, pa ni dolgo trajalo. Spet sem se pridruzila odboru in zastopala balinarje upokojence, kateri se zbirajo vsako sredo in to delo opravljala vse do 2008. leta. Na koncu pa \elim dodati, da delo predsednice ni najlažle. Zahteva veliko časa, potrpljenja in dela. Pri delu sem bila lahko uspešna samo zato, ker sem imela pridne sodelavce, člane urpavnih odborov in člane kluba. Najbolj važna pa je bila podpora mojega moža.
Zahvaljujem se vsem za vso pomoč in za vaše zaupanje! Slava Crooks
SLAVA CROOKS
President- 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97
I was born on 28.04.1936, in Racice, Slovenia. Living conditions were harsh, so on 01.06.1954, I crossed the border into Italy, arriving at camp Sansaba on 09.06.1954. On 14.10.19541left by Plane for Australia with a group of under age refugees, arriving in Melbourne on 22.10.1954. Two days later I started work with nuns at Bethlehem Hospital. Over the next 2 years, as part of my contract, I worked in maternity wards and child care.
On 08.01.19571 started at Kew Cottages where I worked with intellectually disabled children up until I retired in August 1991 (34 years). Kew Cottages employment progressed from ward assistant to nurse to craft supervisor to training Officer responsible for training residents to live in the community. I attained an Advanced Certificate in Developmental Disabilities in 1988at Box Hill Technical College. Previously I had completed courses in Catering and Floristry.
In August1994, I was elected the first women President of Jadran, after being a member of the Committee and in charge of the kitchen (plus running Bus trips) for the previous 2 years.
First important challenge was the updating and rewriting of the Club's Constitution and after many meetings the new Constitution was accepted on 27.11.1994.
Over the next 12 years I organised over 28 bus trips and the Club catered for over 15 functions under my control. I was President for 3 years and also Vice President for 5 years. Bee enthusiasts started their School and quickly increased their membership to give the Club an additional function with their Honey Festival and new members.
The Wednesday Bocce group was started for those who wanted a friendly and social game in a relaxed atmosphere.
Under my leadership some of the major achievements were Road signs at Calder Hwy, a new Front Gate, new Parquetry Dance floor, new Drains, Security bars on the windows of the Bocce office, extensions to the Koca, Roof over the Kitchen back door, additional Cupboards, Bookshelves an lectern, new Tablecloths, 156 piece dinner set and Cutlery (for catering jobs) and a Children's Playground.
In October 1996 the Club celebrated its 25 Anniversary over two days with
many members contributing their time or donating services.
The Car-park was re-surfaced in asphalt, P.A. system updated, the walkway
from ladies toilets to Bocce area was roofed, 400 new soft chair purchased and
finally the Heaters were repaired and a new one added.
During my 3 year Presidency a Club Magazine called 'Zvon' was produced.
By the year 2001, I, after 10 years on the Committee, wanted a rest but was
convinced to remain and run the Seniors and Wednesday Bocce which I did
until retired from the Committee in 2008.
Finally I wish to add the President work and responsibility is not easy, It takes a lot of work and patience. During my Presidency I was successful only because I had a hard working Committee, workers and members. The most important was encouragement from my husband. Thanks to all for your help, trust and understanding.
Slava Crooks
20.06.2011
1.	Slava Crooks
2.	Franc Iskra
3.	Rodney Crooks
4.	Milan Ogrizek
5.	Elsie Kumar
6.	Joe Staudt
7.	Toni Iskra
8.	Alojz Kumar
9.	Peter Mandelj
10.	Valentin Brecelj
11.	Darko Hribernik
12.	Vince Bordonaro
13.	Amalia Maljevac
14.	John Kodri
15.	Mario Loggar
Predsednica (President)
Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Pomočnik (Ass.Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Natakar (Barmen) Natakar (Barmen) Natakar (Barmen) Urednik ('Zvon'Editor) Knjižničar (Librerian) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Glazba (Music) Socijalna (Social worker) Vrata (Door) Delo (Working bee)
ŽENSKI KROZŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Slava Crooks
2.	Elsie Kumar
3.	Amalia Maljevac
4.	Marta Ogrizek
1.	Slava Crooks
2.	Milan Ogrizek
3.	Rodney Crooks
4.	Irena Bordonaro
5.	Elsie Kumar
6.	Marta Oggrizek 7 Valentin Brecelj
8.	Rudi Durovic
9.	Joe Staudt
10.	Darko Hribernik
11.	Alojz Kumar
12.	Emil Kalčič
13.	Vince Bordonaro
14.	Ivanka Skof
15.	Peter Mandelj
16.	Vera Durovič
17.	John Kodrič
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Pomočnik (Ass.Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Kuhinja (Kitchen)
Knjižničar (Librarian) Natakar (Barmen) Natakar (Barmen) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Delo (Workin Bee) Popravila (Maintenance) Popravila (Maintenance) Kulturna delavka (Cul.Rep.) Urednik ('Zvon'Editor) Loterija (LLotery) Zemljišče (Playggraund)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Stela Bergoc
2.	Vera Durovic S. Anica Poklar
4.	Jadranka Rutar
5.	Marija Rutar
6.	Jean Iskra
7.Danica	Jurisevič
8.	Vida Vojvoda
9.	Angela Polh
1. Slava Crooks	Predsednik (President)
2. Milan Ogrizek	Podpredsednik (Vice president)
3. Rodney Crooks	Tajnik (Secretary)
4. Silvo Juiisevič	Pomočnik (Ass. Secretary)
5. Elsie Kumar	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
6. Peter Mandelj	Urednik ('Zvon'Editor)
7. Alojz Kumar	Natakar (Barman)
8. Joe Staudt	Natakar (Barman)
9. Darko Hnberrnk	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
10. Valentin Brecelj	
11. Vince Bordonaro	
12. Irena Bordonaro	
13. Rudi Durovič	
14. Emil Kalčič	
15. Stan Bergoc	
16. Magda Hnibemik	
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staf)
1.	Marta Ogrizek
2.	Irena Bordonaro
3.	Stela Bergoc
4.	Vera Durovic
MILAN OGRIZEK
Predsednik: 1997-1999, 2000 - 2005 Podpredsednik 3 leta
Rojen sem bil na Velikem Ubeljskem pod Nanosom na Primorskem. Ko sem bil še otrok, smo se s starši preselili v Rakitnik pri Postojni, kjer sem obiskoval šolo in preživel svoja mlada leta. Izučil sem se za mizarja, ali kot večina mojih prijateljev, sem tudi jaz hrepenel po boljšem življenju, zato sem leta 1958 odločil videti kaj tujina drži zame. Prvič mi ni uspelo in sem bil časten član koprskega zapora za nekaj časa. Drugič pa sem srečno preskočil mejo v Italijo. Od tam so me poslali v Cremono za 6 mesecev in se dva meseca sem preživel v Latini. Prispel sem v Australijo z ladjo 'Aurelialeta l959. Kmalu zatem sem spoznal mojo ženo Marto s katero sva se poročila leta 1960. Imeli smo 3 otroke, nažalost sinček je umrl. Imava 2 hčeri in 5 unukov, na katere smo zelo ponosni. Cela družina živi blizu našega doma tako, da je pri nas vedno veselo.
V	Australiji sem opravljal delo trgovca, zato sem veliko potoval po Aziji in Australiji pri nakupu in prodaji hišne opreme.
Ponosen sem na sledeče uspehe pri mojem sodelovanju v društvu 'Jadran'. Moje prvo delo je bilo, da sem upokojil 'Black & Decker' drill, katerega smo uporabljali pri mešanju testa. Kupili smo industrijski mešalnik za olajšanje dela našim kuharicam.
Nabavili smo si novi komputer, TV, DVD, Sound System in modernizirali celo kuhinjo, itd. Itd.
Ponosem sem tudi, da smo v času mojega vodstva v letu 2000/01, vsem upnikom izplačali denar, katerega so posodili za gradnjo kluba.
V	tem času smo praznovali tudi 30. obletnico ustanovitve društva. Bilo je zelo uspešno.
Gostili smo veliko obiskovalcev iz Slovenije: glazbenih skupin, pevskih zborov, pevcev, igralcev itd.
Želim se zahvaliti vsem odbornikom, skupinam v kuhinji in baru ter vsem članom za njihovo pomoč. Posebna zahvala nasemu dolgoletnemu hišniku Oskarju in njegovi zeni Pavli za vzdrževanje društvenih prostorov. Brez zveste pomoči vseh vas, nas 'Jadran' bi ne bil tako uspešen, kakor je danes.
Milan Ogrizek
I was born in a village called Veliko Ubeljsko which is under the mountain of Nanos in Primorje. As a child together with my family we moved to Rakitnik a town near Postojna, that is where I grew up and completed my schooling, and also completed my apprenticeship as cabinetmaker. Many of my friends left Slovenia and hoped for better life, and so did I. In1958 decided to try my fate in a foreign country. I escaped, but was unsuccessful and was guest of jail in Koper for some time. My next attempt was much better and I jumped the border to Italy. The Italian government then sent me to Cremona camp for 6 months and 2 months I spent in the camp Latina. I arrived in Austria on ship 'Aurelia' in 1959, and soon alter met my wife Marta and married in 1960. We had 3 children, one deceased. We now have two daughters and 5 grandchildren of whom we are very proud. The family lives close by and our home is always a happy one. In my working career I have mainly dealt in commercial trade, travelled to Asia on numerous occasions as a buying representative of home furnishing.
I am very proud of the following achievements during my time as president of Jadran' club:
My most first job was to pension off the Black & Decker drill which was used as a mixer for dough making. We purchased an industrial mixer, thus making life for our kitchen crews much easier.
Purchased computer, TV, DVD, Sound system. We have also modernised the whole kitchen with new stoves, plate warmers, fridges, freezers etc. etc. I am also proud that during my term we have paid off all our debtors who have loaned money to build the club. We successfully celebrated our 30h Anniversary.
We hosted a number of visitors from Slovenia, including politicians, musicians, choirs, theatres etc.
I would like to thank all of my committees during the years, teams in the kitchen and bar for all their hard work. Special thank you also goes to our caretaker Oskar and his wife Pavla for their many years of maintaining our club premises in excellent condition.
Without your loyalty dear members our club Jadran' would not be as successful as it is today. Thank you to all.
Milan Ogrizek
	(Committee members)
1. Milan Ogrizek	Predsednik (President0
2. Slava Crooks	Podpredsednik (Vice Presidentt0
3. Marta Ogrizek	Tajnica (Secretary)
4. Rodney Crooks	Pomočnik tajnice (Assistant Secretary)
5. Romana Zetko	Blagajnik (Treasurer)
6. Peter Mandelj	Urednik Zvona' (Zvon Editor)
7. Valentin Brecelj	Knjižničar (Librerian)
8. Magda Hribernik	Ref. za kulturo (Rep. for culture)
9. Roman Vitez	Natakar (Barman)
10. Joe Staudt	Natakar (Barman)
11. Darko Hribernik	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
12. Franc Zetko	Delo (Maintenace)
13. Emil Kalčič	Delo (Maintenance)
14. Silvo Jurisevič	Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
15. Stan Starc	Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)	
1.	Danica Jurisevicč 6. Milica Iskra
2.	Zlata Vitez	7. Vida Vojvoda
3.	Branka Iskra
4.	Marija - Mimica Iskra
5.	Pavla Humar
1 Milan Ogrizek
2.	Silvo Jurisevic
3.	Valentin Brecelj
4.	Romana Zetko
5.	Rodney Crooks
6.	Slava Crooks
7 Magda Hribernik
8.	Valentin Brecelj
9.	Darko Hribernik
10.	Joe Staudt
11.	Nino Burlovič
12.	Joe Cap
13 Rudi Jaksetič
14.	Oskar Humar
15.	Stan Starc
16.	Peter Mandelj
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) Tajnik (Secretary) Blagajnik (Treasurer) Javni uslužbenec Public Officer) Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.) Ref. za kulturo (Rep. for Cultrure) Knjižničar (Librerian) aretaker)
Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman) Delo (Maintenance) Delo (Maintenance) Bee Keeping Rep. Bee Keeping Rep.
17.	Emil Kačič
18.	Toni Poklar
19.	Milan Iskra
ŽENSKI KROZEK (Kitchen Staff
1.	Danica Jurisevicč
2.	Pavla Humar
3.	Vilma Zanei
4.	Silvo Jurisevič
5.	Bruna Burlovč
6.	Branka Iskra
7.	Marija - Mimica Iskra
8.	Ana Iskra
Draga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts) Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee)
1.	Milan Oggrizek
2.	Ivan Velenčič
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Marta Oggrizek
5.	Romana Zetko
6.	Rodney Crooks)
7.	Joe Caf
8.	Stan Bergoc
9.	Slava Crooks
10.	Oskar Humar
11.	Rudi Jaksetič
12.	Joze Dekleva
13.	Stan Starc
14.	Lado Lipec
15.	Valentin Brecelj
16.	Vida Vojvoda
17.	John Kodrič
Predsednik (President)
Podpredsednik (Vice President)
Tajnica (Secretary)
Pomočnica tajnice (Secretary Assist.)
Blagajnik (Treasurer)
Javni uslužbenec (Public Officer)
Natakar (Barman)
Natakar (Barman)
Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
Delo (Maintenance)
Ref.za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
Ref za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
Ref. za nogomet (Soccer Rep.)
Knjižničar (Librerian)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Stela Bergoc
2.	Pavla Humar
3.	Sele Kodrič
4.	Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee)
5.	Draga Vadnjal Krofi (Doughnuts)
1. Milan Ogrizek	Predsednik (President)
2. Ivan Valenčič	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3. Vilma Zanetič	Tajnica (Secretary)
4. Marta Ogrizek	Pomočnica tajnice (AssistSecretary)
5. Romana Zetko	Blagajnica (Treasurer)
Rodney Crooks	Javni uslužbenec (Public Officer)
6. Joe Caf	Natakar (Barman)
7. Stan Bergoc	Natakar (Barman)
8. Slava Crooks)	Ref. za upokojence Seniors Rep.)
9. Oskar Humar	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
10. Edo Surma	Delo (Maintenance)
11. Toni Iskra	Delo (Maintenance)
12. Rudi Iskra	Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
13. Stan Starc	Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
14. Valentin Brecelj	Knjižničar (Librerian)
15. John Kodrič	
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
First 4 months:
Second 4 months:
Trird 4 months:
1.	Maria Valenčič
2.	Stela Bergoc
3.	Sele Kodrič
4.	Vida Vojvoda
1. Branka Iskra
2.	Marica Valenčič
3.	Slava Crooks
4.	Milka Jaksetič
5.	Liljana Gusicič
6.	Elsie Kumar
Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee) Drag Vajdnja - Krofi (Doughnuts)
1. Ana Iskra
2.	MartaJanezič
3.	Krista Vičič
4.	Jean Iskra
1.	Milan Ogrizek
2.	Toni Zanetič
3.	Vilma Zaneticč
4.	Marta Oggrizek
5.	Romana Zetko
6.	Ivan Valenčič
7.	Joe Caf
8.	Toni Iskra
9.	Slava Crooks
10.	Oskar Humar
11.	Anggel Leban
12.	Joze Vičič
13.	Rudi Iskra
14.	Stan Starc
15.	Valentin Brecelj
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice PresidentO Tajnica (Secretary)
Pomočnica Tajnice (Assist. Secretary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Javni uslužbenec (Public Officer) Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman) Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Delo (Maintenance) Delo (Maintenance) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.) Knjižničar (Librerian)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Maria Kalčič	6. Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee)
2.	Maria Starc	7. Drag Vadnjal - Krofi (Dougghnuts)
3.	Maria Leban
4.	Krista Vičič 5 Pavla Humar
ČLANI	ODBORA ZA LETO 2003/04
	(Committe Members)
1. Milan Ogrizek	Predsednik (President)
2. Ivan Valenčič	Podpredsednik (Vice President)
3. Vilma Zaneticč	Tajnica (Secretary)
4. Marta Ogrizek	Pomocnica Tajnice (AssistSecretary)
5. Romana Zetko	Blagajnicarka (Treasurer)
6. Rodney Crokoks	Javni usludbenec (Public Officer)
7. Joze Caf	Natakar (Barman)
8. Nino Burlovč	Natakar (Barman)
9. Slava Crooks	Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.)
10. Oskar Humar	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
11. Rudi Iskra	Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
12. Stan Starc	Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
13. Valentin Brecelj	Knjižničar (Librerian)
14. Adrian Sacco	Ref. za nogomet (Soccer Rep.)
15. Toni Zanetč	Delo (Maintenance)
Delegatti vSSOV (CSOV): Milan Ogrizek in Ivan Valenčič	
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)	
First 4 months:	Second 4 months: Third 4 months:
1. Bruna Burlovič	1. Maria Starc 1. Stela Brgoc
2. Anica Iskra	2. Maria Kačič 2. Sele Kodri
3. Maria Valenčič	3. Krista Vičič 3. Elsa Kumar
4. Maria Iskra	4. Pavla Humar 4. Vida Vojvoda
Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee)	Draga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts)
1.	Milan Oggrizek
2.	Ivan Valenčič
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Marta Oggrizek
5.	Romana Zetko
6.	Rodney Crooks
7.	Joe Caf
8.	Nino Burlovič
9.	Slava Crooks
10.	Oskar Humar
11.	Silvo Jurisevič
13.	Valentin Brecelj
14.	Toni Zanetič
15.	Stan Starc
Predsednik (President)
Podpredsednik (Vice President)
Tajnica (Secretary)
Pomočnica tajnice (Assist.Secretary)
Blaggajničarka (Treasurer)
Javni usludbenec (Public Officer)
Natakar (Barman) Natakar (Barman)
Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Knjnar (Lbrerian) Delo (Maintenance) Ref. cebelarje Rep. for Bee Keepers
Delegati vSSOV(CSOV): Milan Ogrizek in Ivan Velenčič ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Bruna Burlovič
2.	Milka Jaksetič
3.	Anica Poklar
4.	Maria Valenčič do 9.1.05.
5.	Maria Kalčič od 9.1.05.
Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee) Draga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts)
1.	Milan Ogrizek
2.	Jože Caf
3.	Floriana Herzinger
4.	Marta Ogrizek
5.	Vilma Zanetič
6.	Alojz Kumar
7.	John Herzinger
8.	John Kodrič
9.	Mario Smajila
10.	Toni Zanetič
11.	Stane Starc
12.	Zlata Vitez
13.	Elsa Kumar
14.	Valentin Brecelj
15.Romana	Zetko
16.	Marija Iskra 16. Kim Sparks
Milan Ogrizek Jože Caf
Predsednik (Presidenbt)
Podpredsednik (Vice President)
Blagajnik (Treasurer)
Tajnica (Secretary)
Pomočnica tajnice (Assist. Secretary)
Natakar (Barman)
Natakr (Barman)
Public Officer Vzdrževanje (Maintainance) Vzdrževanje (Maintainance) Ref. za čebelarje ((Bee School Rep.) Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep)
Ref. za oddajanje prostorov (Hall hire Rep.) Knjižničar (Librarian) Ref za izlete (Tour Rep.) Ref. za Tisk (Publicity Officer) Okrbnik (Caretaker) Delegat v S.S.O.V (C.S.O.V. Rep.) Delegat v S:S:O:V: (C:S:O:V. Rep.)
ŽENSKI KROŽEK
(Kitchen Staff)
Avgust - Februar:
Marica Surina Anica Poklar Marija Iskra Jadranka Rutar Milica Iskra Dora Zadel
Februar — Avgust:
Zlata Vitez Elsa Kumar Milica Iskra Marta Janežič Fani Natlačen Mimica Kalčič
Marta Ogrizek Bruna Burlovič Stela Bergoč Sale Kodrič
Kava (Coffee) Dora Zadel
Krofi (Doughnutas) Draga Vadnjal Fani Natlačen
ZETKO
Predsednica 2005 - 2009
Rodila sem se 23.04.1940. leta v majhni kraški vasici AUBER pri Sežani - Slovenija. To je bilo v času, ko je bila ta pokrajina pod italijansko okkupacijo tako, da sem otroški vrtec obiskovala v italijanščini. Po končani osnovi šoli sem se zaposlila v tovarni "Iskra" - Kranj, podružnica Sežana in tam tudi delala vse do mojega odhoda v Australijo 1963. leta. Z možem Francom imava dva otroka Iztoka in Carmen. Oba otroka sta obiskovala slovensko dopolnilno šolo v klubu Jadran" in tudi sicer doma govorimo slovensko.
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Čeprav smo člani slovenskega kluba "Jadran" že od leta 1976., se zaradi narave službe, nisem mogla aktivno udejstvovati pri delu in vodenju kluba vse do 1996. Od tega leta pa vse do danes sem aktivno vključena v vodilnih organih. Naprej sem bila 9 let blagajničarka, nato 4 leta predsednica in zdaj že tretje leto podpredsednica. Ponosna sem, da tudi jaz prispevam svoj delež za dobrobit slovenske skupnosti pri Jadran-u" in za dobro celotne slovenske skupnosti v Australiji.
V	casu mojegga predsedovanja klubu "Jadran" seje zelo veliko delalo na
popravljanju in prenavljanju klubskih prostorov in okoliša. To pa zato, ker je po dolgih
letih vse zastarelo. Napr.
Celotno glavno poslopje seje renoviralo:
-nova streha (vključno z okni in žlebom),
barvanje: okna, strop, natto kočo, BBQ kočico, oder na vrtu, klopi, mize, stanovanjsko hišo,.shrambo, WC itd.
Kupili: mreže proti insektom in senčnike, štedilnike, senčna mreža pred kočo, ploščice v malo kuhinjo, grb, nosilce za zastave, plošča z napisom pri vhodu, zavese, prte, omara v pisarni, dekoracija na odru, reflektorji na odru, električna napeljava pred BBQ in pisarni, lakiraliparkete, uredili slike odborov po letnikih, slike na zidih itd. itd. Na vrtu: cementna plošča s lonci za sadike in nove ploščice pred dvorano, spomenik O. Zupancica premestili pred dvorano, postavili velike kontajnere za vodo deževnico in cevi zanamakanje, očistili vse nepotrebno, preuredili vrt in posadili veliko rož in drevesc, postavili reflektorje, itd.
V	tem času smo bili tudi gostitelji mnogim obiskovalcem iz maticne domovine Slovenije, kateri so s svojimi kulturni nastopi popestril nas vsakdan.Tudi sami smo prirejali razne proslave z nastopi otrok in odraslih. Pogosto pa je nastopalpevski zbor "Planika" Mislim, da je čas mojegga predsednikovanja bil uspešen kakor na delavnem, tako tudi na kulturnem polju. Iskreno se zahvaljujem vsem članom odborov in vsem kdor je kakorkoli pomagal.
Mnenja sem, da je nas slovenski klub 'Jadran' oziroma člani, vredni pohvale in priznanja, za uspesno delovanje skozi tolika desetletja.
Romana Zetko
ROMANA ZETKO
President2005- 2009
I was born on 23.04.1940. in a little village AUBER near Sezana As we were under Italy I went to Italian kindergarten. After finishing schooling I went to work at 'Iskra" factory in Sezana. I left for Australia in 1963. I am married to Franc and we have two children, Iztok and Carmen who both went to Slovenian school at 'Jadran'
Although I was a member of'Jadran' club since l976, I could not be involved as I
worked odd times. Since 1996. I have become available and I am a member of
'Jadran' Committee for the last 15years. For 9 years I was a Treasurer, then 4
years President and now for 2 years Vice president and Treasurer.
Whilst I was President we renovated the Hall inside and out, including a new
garden.
- new roof and high windows, new gutters, painting the windows, ceiling, Trailer stage, Koca, BBQ shed, outside tables and benches, outside the main Hall, Caretaker House etc.
We bought a new stove, blinds and lywire for the windows at Caretaker House. The Bocce Office/Kitchen was tiled, a new 'Jadran' Coat of Arms was made new curtains for the foyer, new tablecloths, repolish the parquetry Dance floor and updated Committee photos etc.
The entrance to Jadran' was rearranged with part of the garden removed, a concrete area added, seating and 3 large pot plants, a major replanting of the garden and the repositioning of the statue of Oton Zupancic and highlighting with spotlight.
With a grant 3 large water tanks were connected to toilets and a garden watering system.
Over this period we had many official and entertaining visitors from Slovenia, visitors from interstates, traditional functions with 'Planika' choir singing, children and adults performing and various other functions.
I think the time I was President was successful in continuing the Slovenian cultural traditions.
Sincere thanks to the Committee members for their help and support and thanks to others who helped.
Romana Zetko
(Committee members)
Predsednica (President)
1.	Romana Zetko
2.	Milan Ogrizek
3.	Vilma Zaneticč
4.	Marta Ogrizek
5.	Marija Iskra
6.	Stojan Brne
7.	Anton Iskra
8.	Joze Caf
9.	Milan Iskra
10.	Slava Crooks
11.	Silvo Jurisevič
12.	Stae Starc
13.	Oskar Humar
14.	Valentin Brecelj
15.	Toni Zanetič
16.	Franc Zetko
17.	Alojz Zorjan
18.	Roland Carmody
Podpredsednik (Vice PresidentO
Tajnica (Secretary) Pomočnica tajnice (Ass. Secretaary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Public Officer Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar)
Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Ref. Za cebelarje (Bee school Rep.) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) Knjižničar (Librarian) član (member) član (member) član (member) član (member)
Delegati v CSOV: Romana Žetko in Marija Iskra
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff) Julij - December: 1. Marija Valencič	Dora Zadel -Kava (Coffee)
(July -December)	2. Pavla Humar	Draga Vadnjal - Krofi
(Doughnuts)
3.	Marica Surina
4.	Fani Natlacen Januar - Julij: 1. Stela Bergoc January -July 2. Stan Bergoc
3.	Sally Kodrič
4.	John Kodrič
ČLANI ODBORA ZA 2006/07
(Committee members)
1.	Romana Žetko
2.	Slava Crooks
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Marija Iskra
5 Rodney Crooks
6.	Stojan Brne
7.	Toni Iskra
8.	Milan Iskra
9.	Toni Zanetič
10.	Marta Ogrizek
11.	Slava Crooks
12.	Joze Dekleva
13.	Stane Starc
14.	Valentin Brecelj
15.	Oskar Humar
16.	Roland Carmody
Predsednica (President) Podpredsedica (Vice President) Tajnica (Secretary0 Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Pomočnik tajnice (Ass. Secretary) Public Officer
Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar 9Bar0
Ref. za izlete (Rep. For Trips)
Ref za upokojence (Rep. for Seniors)
Ref. za balinarje (Rep. For Bocce)
Ref za čebelarje (Rep. for Bee School)
Knjižničar (Librarian)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
clan (Member)
Delegati v CSOV: Romana Žetko in Marija Iskra ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Anica Poklar
2.	Marija (Mimica) Iskra
3.	Emilija Jaksetič
4.	Branka Iskra
5.	Milica Iskra
6. Kava (Coffee) Draga Zadel)
7. Krofi (Doughnuts) Draga Vadnjal
1.	Romana Žetko
2.	Fani Natlacen
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Amelija Spaniol
5.	Marija Iskra
6.	Stojan Brne
7.	John Kodrič
8.	ToniZanetič
9.	Fanc Basa
10.	Marta Ogrizek
11.	Marica Valencič
12.	Rudi Iskra
13.	Stane Starc
14.	Valentin Brecelj
15.	Oskar Humar
16.	Mario Smajila
17.	Toni Spaniol
Predsednica (President) Podprednica (Vice President) Tajnica (Secretary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Asistentka in socialna delavka Public Officer
Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Ref. za izlete (Rep.for Trips) Ref. za upokojence (Rep. for Seniors) Ref. za balinarje (Rep. for Bocce) Ref. za čebelarje (Rep. for Bee School) Knjižničar (Librarian) Oskrbnik (Caretaker) clan (member) clan (member)
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Delegati v CSOV: Romana Žetko in Marija Iskra, Fani Nalacen
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
1.	Stela Bergoc	5 Dora Zaden (Milica Iskra) - Kava (Coffee)
2.	Sally Kodric	6. Dragga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts)
3.	Vida Vojvoda
4.	Pavla Humar
1.	Romana Žetko
2.	Fani Natlacen
3.	Vilma Zanetič
4.	Amelija Spaniol
5.	Marija Iskra
6.	Stojan Brne
7.	Toni Zanetič
8.	Nino Burlovič
9.	Maks Vojvoda
10.	Martin Starec
11.	Andney Carmody
12.	Marta Ogrizek
13.	Marica Valencič
14.	Franc Iskra
15.	Stane Starc
16.	Oskar Humar
17.	Mario Smajila
18.	Toni Spaniol
Predsednica (President0 Podpredsednica (Vice President) Tajnica (Secretary) Blagajničarka (Treasurer) Asistentka in socialna delavka Public Officer Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar) Natakar (Bar)
Ref. za izlete (Rep. for Trips)
Ref. za upokojence (Rep. for Seniors)
Ref. za balinarje (Rep. for Bocce)
Ref. za čebelarje (Rep. for Bee School)
Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
clan (member)
clan 9member)
Delegati v CSOV: Romana Zetko in Marija Iskra, Fani Natlacen
ŽENSKI	KROŽEK (Kitchen Staf)
1.	Mimica Kalčič	7. Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee0 + Marta Ogrizek
2.	Bruna Burlovič	8. Draga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts)
3.	Marija Valenčič -	Julij - December
4.Mimica	Kalčič	Januar -Julij 5 Marica Surina "
6. Milan Ogrizek	"
Obcasno pomagale: Marica Valenčič, Anica Poklar, Branka Iskra, Marija Starc,
Milica Iskra, Zlata. Vitez, Mimica Iskra, Nada Brne, Marica Stepančič
STOJAN BRNE
Predsednik: 2009/10, 1010/11
Rodil sem se leta 1956. v vasi Zabiče pri Ilirski Bistrici. V Australijo sem prišel leta 1969, s starši in sestro Marijo. Ker sem ob prihodu v Australijo, bil star 13 let, se ni bilo ravno enostavno vključiti v novo sredino in nov način življenja.. Moral sem v šolo in vdobiti nove prijatelje.
Porocčn sem z australko Nado, katera je slovenskega rodu. Starši prihajajo iz Brkinov. Lepe spomine imam iz mladostnih dni, ko smo s prijatelji zahjali na slovenske zabave.
Pozneje, ko sta moja hcerka Bernardette in njena sestricna Belinda zaceli prepevati v ansamblu 'Melodija', sem tudi sam postal bolj aktiven v društvu in postal tudi član odbora.. Nekaj let sem bil 'Public Officer' ' — 'Javni uslužbenec' in končno leta 2009. bil izvoljen za predsednika kluba..
Vloga predsednika se je z leti precej spremenila.. Prva leta so bila posvečena predvsem gradnji, športu in preživetju.
Moja želja in želja vseh nas je, da naše društvo napreduje in, da ga vodi slovenski rod. Ker bo to bolj težko, bomo morda morali iskati druge izhode. Tudi druga drusžva (ne samo slovenska), imajo enake težave.
Ponosen sem, da se v času mojega predsedovanja uspesno vodi in organizira plese in prireditve, čebelarski festival je vsako leto bolj uspešen, obisk pustnih šem se povečuje, veliko otrok prihaja na miklavževanje, znani so Jadranovi krofi, hrana in postrezbaje odlična itd.
Vpeljali smo mesečne kuharske tečaje. Namen teh tečajev je v prvi vrsti, prenesti na mlajso generacijo nase kuharske navade napr. potica, krofi, štrukljiitd.. Uspešno organiziramo redne autobusne izlete. V tem casu so nas obiskale razne skupine iz Slovenije:
'Castrum'in 'Mi trije', 'Kergci'izJasena (30 članska skupina) in Teja iz Javorja. Pod vodstvom SSOV je v klubu "Jadran' potekala proslava 20. obletnice osamosvojitve Republike Slovenije in 25. let ustanovitvepevskegga zbora 'Planika'. Uspešen sem tudi pri prosnjah za potpore društvom, katere daje drzavna, Vikorijska in občinska oblast. Vdobili smo podporo za popravila v kuhinji, za računalnike, izlete, festival, upokojence, popust pri zavarovanju itd. Včlanilo s je nekaj mladincev mlajše generacije.
Od Multikulturne skupnosti zvezne drzave Viktorije sta vdobili priznanja za prostovoljna dela pri slovenski skupnosti: Marija Iskra in Romana Zetko. Od Vlade Republike Slovenije je priznanje že vdobila R.Zetko, pričakujemo priznanja za Alojz aVelnčiča, Franca Vojvodo in Franca Iskra. Posebno semponosem na drugo in tretjo generacijo našega kluba, ker se trudijo, da ohranjajo slovensko glazbo in pesmi z igranjem v ansamblih. Hvala vsem!r Stojan Brne
STOJAN BRNE
President 2009/10 and 2010/11
I come to Australia in May 1969, from a small village called ZABICE close to Hirska Bistrica, with my parents and sister. As a thirteen year old youngster I was sent to school and made new friends. I married Nada, a second generation Slovene, and we have two children, Bernadette and Daniel.
As an eighteen year old, driving around in my first car, Nada and I attended many Slovenian dances. These moments hold very pleasant memories for us - the music, dancing and socialising with fellow Slovenian community.
Latter on when Bernadette and her cousin Belinda sang in the original ensemble Melodia', I become more active at 'Jadran' club and joined the committee. For many years I was the Public Officer (Javni usluzbenec), until I was elected club president in 2009.
With the club building and surrounds being all completed and sport activities slowing down due to the aging Slovene population, I believe the duties at the present time of the committee have changed - we are now more focused on increasing our memberships.
Biggest wish is to continue building the presence of the Slovenian community and for the interests of 'Jadran' club and all the Slovenian associations in Victoria to continue to grow.
Our committee has been very successful in organizing great dances and festivals. The Bee Festival and Masquerade (Pust) dance, to name a few, keep getting bigger and better each year. St Nicholas Day and the free picnic days at the club have been very popular for members and families, with entertainment for all ages proided. This year we invited many overseas guests to 'Jadran' Club and they were impressed with the club rooms and facilities. Choir 'Castrum' and 'Mi trije', a group of 30plus people coming from Hirska Bistrica under the band Kergci, and Teja from Javor (the Slovene champion for button harmonica) all performed. This was something amazing!
Choir 'Planika', of which I am a member, celebrated its 2St anniversary this year. We recently had a fund raising dance at 'Jadran' club which was a great success. The choir was also privileged to perform at the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's independence.
On 22 October 2011 'Jadran' club will celebrate 40 years of existence and will host a weekend of activities to mark the occasion. This is a very special moment for the club.
I am pleased to say the 'Jadran' Cooking School, which started in 2011, has been a great success and is being held on a monthly basis. The idea came to pass on traditional recipes to the younger generations. Our experienced chefs (members of 'Jadran' Club) have volunteered their time and so far the ladies have demonstrated how to make potica, biscuits, strukli and doughnuts. Home cooking and 'jadran doughnuts are among the best
The bus trips organised by Romana Zetko and Zlatta Vitez have also been successful. We have been to many places from Sovereign Hill to the Cuckoo Restaurant , to name a few.
I have also been heavily involved in applying for grants and have been successful in getting new kitchen appliances and computers installed at the club,arranging funds for senior excursions, festivals and other functions. I am also involved with helping other festivals outside of'Jadran' club.
We are proud to say we have increased memberships for the club. Majority of the new members have been of Slovene heritage, but we welcome anyone and everyone to join up and be involved in the Slovenian culture.
This year the Victorian government, under the multicultural commission, awarded both Marija Iskra and Romana Zetko for their outstancing voluntary work within the community. The Slovenian government also recognised Romana Zetko for her outstanding work in the Slovenian community. Alojz Valencic, Franc Vojvoda and Franc Iskra will also be recognised at the club's anniversary this year. I am also very proud of the 2d and 33d generation Slovenes and the assembles in which they perform in, playing Slovene and continental melodies. Thank you all!
Stojan Brne
1. Stojan Brne	Predsednik
2. Romana Zetko	Podpredsednica
3. Rosemarie Pavlič	Tajnica
4. Vilma Zanetic	Pomočnica tajnice
5. Fani Natlacen	Blagajničarka
6. Marija Iskra	Assistentka in socialna delavka
7. Milan Ogrizek	Javni uslužbenec Public Officer
6. Nino Burlovič	Natakar (Barman)
7. Nino Valenčič	Natakar (Barman)
8. Marta Ogrizek	Ref. za izlete (Tiips Rep. 0
9. Marica Valenčič	Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.)
10. Franc Iskra	Ref. za balinarje (Bpcce Rep.)
11. Stane Starc	Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.)
12. Valentin Brecelj	Knjižničar (Librarian)
13. Mario Smajila	član (Member)
14. Toni Zanetič	član (Member)
Delegati v CSOV: Stojan Brne in Romana Žetko
ŽENSKI KROŽEK (Kitchen Staff)
Julij - November:
December:
Januar - Junij:
1.	Branka Iskra
2.	Marija Starc
3.	Jadranka Rutar
1.	Mimica Kalčič
2.	Marica Surina
3.	Bruna Burlovič
1.	Bruna Burlovič
2.	Marija Valenčič
3.	Anica Poklar
4.	Marica Surina
5.	Mimica Iskra
Dora Zadel - Kava (Coffee)
(Milica Iskra obcasno)
Draga Vadnjal - Krofi (Doughnuts)
1.	Stojan Brne
2.	Romana Zetko
3.	Marta Oggrizek
4.	Vilma Zanetič
5.	Milan Oggrizek
6.	Alojz Kumar
7.	Valentin Brecelj
8.	Zlata Vitez
9.	Franc Iskra
10.	Stan Starc
11.	Mario Smajila
12.	Toni Zanetič
Delegates to
Predsednik (President) Podpredsednik (Vice President) +Blaggajničarka (Treasurer) Tajnica (Secretary) Pomočnica tajnice (Assist.Secretary
(Public Officer) Natakar (Barman) Knjižničar (Librarian) Ref. za upokojence (Seniors Rep.) Ref. za balinarje (Bocce Rep.) Ref. za čebelarje (Bee Keeping Rep.) Delo (Maintenance) Delo (Maintenance) CSOV are S.Brne & R.Zetko
ŽENSKI KROŽEK - (Kitchen Staff)
Ausgust - December: Marija Kalčič, Elsie Kumar, Milka Jaksetč, Nada Brne
Maria Rasen
Slava Crooks, Rodney Crooks, Ana Iskra, Sele Kodrič, John Kodric, Branka Iskra, Marija Starc (Marica Surina, Vera Durovič)
Bruna Burlovič, Anica Poklar, Mimica Iskra, Marica Surina, Marija Valenčič, Branka Iskra
Marija Kalcic, Elsie Kumar, Milka Jaksetč, Nada Brne, Maria Rasen
Dora Zadel: Kava (Coffee) Dragga Vadnjal: Krofi (Doughnuts)
Januar - April: May:
June - July:
(Committee	Members)
Stojan Brne	Predsednik (President)
Romana Žetko	Podpredsednik (Vice President0
Vilma Zanetič	Tajnica (Secretary)
Lee Maddison	Blagajničarka (Treasurer)
Maria Iskra	Pomočnica (Assistant)
Darry Maddison	Ref. za projekte (Special Projects)
Milan Ogrizek	Javni uslužbenec (Pubilc Officer)
Alojz Kumar	Natakar (barman)
David Dougan	Natakar (barman)
Valentin Brecelj	Knjižnicar (Librarian)
Zlata Vitez	Ref.za upokojence (Seniors Rep.)
Franc Iskra	Ref.za balinarje (Bocce Rep.)
Stan Starc	Ref.za čebelarje (Bee School Rep.)
Bruno Penjanov	Oskrbnik (Caretaker)
Romana Žetko	Ref.za izlete (Tour coordinator)
Zlata Vitez	Ref.za izlete (Tour Assistant)
Stojan Brne	Delegat v S.S.O.V. (C.S.O.V. Rep.)
Romana Zetko	Delegat v S.S.O.V. (C.S.O.V. Rep.)
Elsa Kumar	Hall Hire Rep.
Mario Smajila	Ref.za vzdrževanje (Maintainance )
Toni Zanetič	Ref. za vzdrževanje (Maintainance)
ŽENSKI KROZEK
(Kitchen Staff)
1. term:
Jadranka Rutar Branka Iskra Marjia Starc Mimica Iskra Anica Poklar
2. term: Bruna Burlovič Marija Valenčič Marica Surina Anica Poklar Milica Iskra
3. term: Mimica Kalčič Elsa Kumar Marija Iskra Marta Janežič Kristina Kocjančič Marta Ogrizek Dora Zadel in Milica Iskra: kava in pecivo (Coffee + Cake) Draga Vadnjal in Anica Iskra: krofi (DoughnutsJ^
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FOUNDATION MEMBERS
1971.DRAGO BARBIS
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2.	1971.	IVANA BARBIS
3.	1971.	ALOJZ BATISTA +
4.	1971.	ADA BATISTA
5.	1971.	ALOJZ BRNE
6.	1971.	OLGA BRNE
7.	1971.	NINO BURLOVIČ
8.	1971.	BRUNA BURLOVIČ
9.	1971.	JOZE ČESNIK +
10.	1971.	PEPCA ČESNIK +
11.	1971.	FRANC GRLJ +
12.	1971.	LINA GRLJ
13.	1971.	PAVEL GUSTINČIČ
14.	1971.	LILI GUSTINČIČ
15.	1971.	ANTON ISKRA
16.	1971.	MARIJA ISKRA
17.	1971.	IVAN ISKRA +
18.	1971.	BRANKA ISKRA
19.	1971.	MILAN ISKRA
20.	1971.	MARIJA ISKRA
21.	1971.	FRANC ISKRA
22.	1971.	JEAN ISKRA
23.	1971.	IVAN ISKRA +
24.	1971.	ANA ISKRA
25.	1971.	RUDI ISKRA
26.	1971.	EMA ISKRA
27.	1971.	DANIJEL KNAFELC
28.	1971.	LORRAINE KNAFELC
29.	1971.	ANTON LUDVIK +
30.	1971.	FANI LUDVIK
31.	1971.	ANGEL LEBAN +
32.	1971	MARIJA LEBAN
33.	1971.	IVAN MALJEVAC +
34.	1971.	AMALIA MALJEVAC +
35.	1971.	PETER NATLACEN
36.	1971.	FANI NATLACEN
37.	1971.	ANTON POKLAR
38.	1971.	ANICA POKLAR
39.	1971.	SILVO POZENEL +
40.	1971.	EDO SURINA
41.	1971.	MARICA SURINA
41.	1971.	EMIL ŠTRAUS
42	1971.	SILVA ŠTRAUS +
43.	1971.	PEPI UJCIC +
44.	1971.	SILVA UJCIC
45.	1971.	EMIL VADNAL
46.	1071.	VIDA VADNAL +
47.	1971.	FRADNC VADNJAL +
48	1971.	DRAGA VADNJAL
49.	1971.	ALOJZ VALENČIČ
50.	1971.	MARICA VALENČIČ
51.	1971.	MARIO VIHTELIČ
52.	1971	LJUBA BIHTELIČ +
53.	1971.	FRANC VOJVODA
54.	1971.	VIDA VOJVODA
55.	1971.	FRANC ZADEL
56.	1971.	DORA ZADEL
57.	1971.	ZORZUT DAVORIN +
58.	1971.	ANICA ZORZUT
59.	1971.	P. M. ZORZUT
60.	1971.	BRANKA JELENIČ
59.	1972 FRANC BASA		91.	1972.	MARIO SMAJILA
60.	1972.	TANIA BASA	92.	1972.	LINDA SMAJILA
61.	1972.	MARIO BUBNIČ +	93.	1972.	CVETO SMAJILA
62.	1972.	MARIJA BUBNIČ	94.	1972.	ANICA SMAJILA
63.	1972.	BOSTJANCIC F.& I.	95.	1972.	ALBIN SMRDELJ
64.	1972.	FRANC FABEC	96.	1972.	IVANKA SMRDELJ
65.	1972.	EDVARD HRVATIN	97.	1972.	STANE SUSELJ
66.	1972.	PEPCA HRVATIN	98.	1972.	JOZA SUSELJ
67.	1972.	RUDI JAKSETIC +	99.	1972.	MARIO STAREC
68.	1972.	MILKA JAKSETIČ	100.	1972.	NADA STAREC +
69.	1972.	KRISTJAN JANEZIČ	101.	1972.	FRANC SABEC
70.	1972.	MARTA JANEZIČ	102.	1972.	ANTONIJA SABEC
71.	1972.	SILVO JURISEVIČ	103.	1972.	JOŽE ŠABEC
72	1972.	DANICA JURISEVIČ	104.	1972.	JOŽICA SABEC
73.	1972.	JOZEF KALC +	105.	1972.	RAFAEL ŠABEC
74.	1972.	DRAGICA KALC	106.	1972.	JOŽICA ŠABEC
75.	1972.	EMIL KALČIČ	107.	1972.	FRANC ŠENKINC +
76.	1972.	MARIJA KALČIČ	108.	1972.	VIKTOR ŠENKINC +
77.	1972	JOZEF KALČIČ +	109.	1972.	PEPCA ŠENKINC +
78.	1972.	IVANKA KALČIČ	110.	1972.	A. ŠUŠTAR
79.	1972.	ALOJZ KUMAR	111.	1972.	I. ŠUŠTAR
80.	1972.	ELSIE KUMAR	112.	1972.	JOZE VICIC +
81.	1972.	FRANC LIKAR +	113.	1972.	KRISTA VIČIČ
82.	1972.	ANGLECA LIKAR	114.	1972.	KRISTA VIČIČ
83.	1972.	JOZE LOGAR	115.	1972.	JANEZ VIRANT
84.	1972.	IVANKA LOGAR	116.	1972.	TRUDI VIRANT
85.	1972.	PETER MANDELJ	117.	1972.	P. ZORZUT
86.	1972.	IVA MANDELJ	118.	1972.	M. ZORZUT
87.	1972.	ALBIN SARAZIN +	119.	1972.	IVAN SABEC
88.	1972.	ANITA SARAZIN	120.	1972.	MIRA SABEC
89.	1972.	SILVO SIMČIČ +	121.	P. & M. ZORZUTC	
90.	1972.	JANIN SIMČIČ	122.	IVAN ŠABEC	
119.	1973. ANTON KIRN
120.	1973. SILVA KIRN
121.	1973. STAN OBLJUBEK +
122.	1973. PAVEL KNAFELC
123.	1973. LUCIJA KNAFELC
124.	1973. STAN OBLJUBEK
125.	1973. MRS. OBLJUBEK
126.	1973. F. PURGAR
127.	1073. IVANKA SKOF
128.	1973. FRANC TOMSIČ
129.1974.	JOZE ISKRA	147.1974,
130.1974.	MILICA ISKRA	148.1974,
131.1974.	FRANC JAKSETIČ	149.1974.
132.1974.	ALBINA JAKSETIČ	150.1974,
133.1974.	HERMAN JAKSETIČ	151.1974,
134.1974.	MILKA JAKSETIČ	152.1974,
135.1974.	MARIO JAKSETICČ+	153.1974,
136.1974.	MARIJA JAKSETIČ	154.1974,
137.1974.	VALTER JELENIČ	155.1974,
138.1974.	KRISTINA JELENIČ	156.1974,
139.1974.	IVAN RUTAR +	157.1974,
140.1974.	JADRANKA RUTAR	158.1974,
141.1974.	SLAVKO RUTAR	159.1974,
142.1074.	MARIJA RUTAR	160.1974,
143.1974.	ANTON SKOK +	161.1974,
144.1974.	MARIJA SKOK	162.1974,
145.1974.	PETER SLUGA
146.1974.	JELKA SLUGA+
STANE STARC MARIJA STARC VILIAM STEPANČIČ MARICA STEPANČIČ IVAN VADNAL STEFANIA VADNAL DRAGO VLAH VILMA VLAH ANTON VLAH HERMINA VLAH IVAN VALENČIČ MARIJA VALENČIČ PROSEN FRANC PROSEN ROZA JOZE SKRLJ SONJA SKRLJ
163.	1975.FRANC BURLOVIC +	
164.	1975.	SLAVA BURLOVIC
165,	1975.	A. BRNE
166.	1975.	M. BRNE
167.	1975.	F. BRNE
168.	1975.	C BRNE
169.	1975.	JOZE DEKLEVA
170.	1975.	ALBINA DEKLEVA
171.	1975.	SILOVO MIKLAVEC
172.	1975.	JUSTA MIKLAVEC
173.	1975.	IVAN GREGORICČ+
174.	1975.	I. GREGORIC
175.	1975.	D. GREGORIC
176.	1975.	V. GREGORIC
177.	1975.	M. GREGORIC
176. 1975. V. GREGORIC 177.1975.M. GREGORIC
178.	1975.	A. KALC
179.	1975.	J. KALC
180.	1975.	V. KRIZANIC
181.	1975.	I. KRIZANIC
182.	1975.	A. MENARD
183.	1975.	E. MENARD
184.	1975.	F. PELOZA
185.	1975.	A. PELOZA
186.	1975.	J. RAKAR
187.	1975.	A. RAKAR
188.	1975.	I. SVENT
189.	1975.	A. SVENT
190.	1975.	J. TAVCAR
191.	1975.	M. TAVCAR
192.	1976 BERTO BACIC
193.	1976. STAN BERGOČ
194.	1976. STELLA BERGOČ
195.	1976. SLAVA FREI (CROOKS)
196.	1976. IVAN GUSTINČIČ
197.	1976. ANGELA GUSTINČIČ
198.	1976. ALOJZ MEZGEC
199.	1976. LIDIJA MEZGEC +
200.	1976. ALOJZ MINGOT
201.	1976. NERINA MEINGOT
202.	1976. BRANKO PUŽ
203.	1976. MARIJA PUŽ
204.	1976. ROMAN VITEZ
205.	1976. ZLATA VITEZ
206.	1977.VALENTIN BRECELJ
207.	1977. HALINA BRECELJ
208.	1977. MILAN HRVATIN
209.	1977. IVANKA HRVATIN
210.	1977. JANEZ KUTIN
211.	1977. TEREZA KUTIN
212.	1977. SILVO TOMŠIČ
213.	1977. LIVIA TOMŠIČ
214.	1978.VINCE BORDONARO
215.	1978. IRENA BORDONARO
216.	1978. ERIK GREGORIC
217.	1978. IVAN KIRN
218.	1978. IVANKA KIRN
219.	1978. VLADIMIR TRAMPUZ +
220.	1978. MRS. TRAMPUZ +
221.	1978. LEO UJCIC
222.	1978. HEDVIGA UJCIC
223.	1978. FRANC ZETKO
224.	1978. ROMANA ZETKO
225.	1979.I. DOMANJKO	
226.	1979.	I. DOMANJKO
227.	1979.	FRANC MARCINA
228.	1979.	MRS. MARCINA
229.	1979.	KOLOINI RUDI
230.	1979.	KOLOINI IVANA
231.	1979.	HUGO POLH
232.	1979.	ANGELA POLH
233.	1979.	DINO RUPNIK +
234.	1979.	ANA RUPNIK
235.	1979.	M. SIROTIČ
236.	1979.	I. SIROTIČ
237.	1979.	I. SLUGA
238.	1979.	J. SLUGA
239.	1979.	A. STOLFA
230.	1979.	A. STOLFA
231.	198Û.JOHN KODRIC
232.	1980. SELE KODRIČ
233.	1980. JOE STAUDT +
234.	1980. JANEZ SMOLIČ
235.	1980. MRS. SMOLIČ
236.	1981 .A. AMON	
237.	1981.	J. AMON
238.	1981.	D. BON
239.	1981.	L. CERAR
240.	1981.	I. CETINCIC
241.	1981.	M. CETINCIC
243.	1981.	M. DEKLEVA
244.	1981.	M. DEKLEVA
245.	1981.	GAVRILO GRAHOVAC
246.	1981.	MRS. GRAHOVAC
247.	1981.	H. JUSUFOVIC
248.	1981.	Z. JUSUFOVIC
249.	1981.	ALBIN KURINCIC
250.	1981.	AMALIA KURINCIC
251.	1981.	FRANC MASLO
252.	1981.	BERTA MASLO
253.	1981.	VINCE ROCCISANO
254.	1981.	MRS. ROCCISANO +
255.	1981.	J. RADIN
256.	1981.	E. RADIN
257.	1981.	ANTON SPANIOL
258.	1981.	AMELIA SPANIOL
259.	1981.	M. ZAHARIJA
260.	1981.	A. ZAHARIJA
1.	MARIJA BEIJAN
2.	SERGIO BENČIČ
3.	ANA BENČIČ
4.	STOJAN BRNE
5.	NADA BRNE
6.	JOŽEF CAF
7.	ROLAND CARMODY
8.	ANA CARMODY
9.	ANDREW CARMODY
10.	JOE CUTRUIIA
11.	ZORA DURUT
12.	DAVID DOVGAN
13.	FRANC FABEC
14.	DRAGO FABJAN
15.	MILENA FABJAN
16.	DARKO HRIBERNIK
17.	MAGDA HRIBERNIK
18.	OSKAR HUMAR
19.	PAVIA HUMAR
20.	ALDO KARLOVIČ
21.	NEVIA KARLOVIČ
22.	MARJAN KRANJC
23.	GABRIELA BURGAR
24.	HELENA LEBER
25.	LADO IIPEC
26.	BELA LIPEC
27.	SERGIO MAJCEN
28.	DA VID MALA VISI
29.	SANDRA MALA VISI
30.	DARRY MADDISON
31.	LEE MADDISON
32.	CVETA PLESAJEC
33.	ANTON PROSEN
34.	MARIJA PROSEN
35. GABRIEL ROSIČ
36.	MRS. ROSIČ
37.	JEFF REPINETT
38.	ROBERT RASEN
39.	MARIJA RASEN
40.	GABRIEL ROSIČ
41.	MRS ROSIČ
42.	FRANC SLAVEC
43.	IVANKA SLAVEC
44. ALOJZ TOMŠIČ + 45. GUSTI TOMAZIN 46 EMA TOMAZIN
47.	BRUNO PENJANOV
48.	MILA PENJANOV
49.	DUBRAVKO PENJANOV
50.	YOSUO PENJANOV
51.	STEVE WLOSZYN
52.	KRIS WLOSZYN
53.	STOJAN BRNE
54.	VERA BRNE
55.	BOŽICA MILLSON
56.	MARTA ZIBERNA
57.	RODNEY CROOKS
"MOTHER OF YEAR'
Od 1971 do 1982 za 'Matere leta' so bile najstarejše matere in sicer: Marija Zadel. Marija Starc in Ivana Ružič
(From 1971 till 1982. 'Mother of the Year' were always the oldest mothers -members of the club).
1982.	IVANKA ŠKOF
1983.	TANIA BAŠA
1984.	VIDA VADNAL
1985.	ANICA ISKRA
1986.	VIDA VOJVODA
1987.	FANI NATLAČEN
1988.	MARIJA VALENČIČ
1989.	MARIA (MIMICA) ISKRA
1990.	LIDIJA MEZGEC
1991.	JEAN ISKRA
1992.	ANICA POKLAR
1993.	ELZA KUMAR
1994.	BRUNA BURLOVIČ
1995.	MARIJA RUTAR
1996.	AMALIJA MALJEVAC
1997.	JADRANKA RUTAR IN OLGA BRNE
1998.	DRAGA VADNJAL
1999.	MARICA VALENČIČ
2000.	STELA BERGOČ
2001.	KRISTA VIČIČ
2002.	MIMICA KALČIČ
2003.	DANICA JURIŠEVIČ
2004.	SLAVA CROOKS
2005.	SELE KODRIČ
2006.	MARIJA STARC IN ALBINA DEKLEVA
2007.	BRANKA ISKRA IN AMELIJA JAKSETIČ
2008.	IVANA BARBIŠ IN PAVLA HUMAR
2009.	IVANKA SMRDELJ, MARTA ZIBERNA IN HERMINA VOLK
2010.	IVANKA KIRN IN DORA ZADEL
2011.	ALBINA JAKSETIČ IN MARIJA ISKRA
2012.	ROMANA ZETKO, MILICA ISKRA, MARTA OGRIZEK
2013.	MARICA SURINA, ZLATA VITEZ
2014.
2015.
"FATHER OF THE YEAR"
1972.
1973
1974
1975.
1976.
1977.	IVAN GERBEC
1978.	MILAN DEKLEVA
1979.	DRAGO VLAH
1980.	FRANC VOJVODA
1981.	FRANC ISKRA
1982.	TONI VOLK
1983.	NINO BURLOVIČ
1984.	ANTON POKLR
1985.	ALOJZ KUMAR
1986.
1987.
1988.
1989.	RUDI ISKRA
1990.
1991.	IVAN ISKRA
1992.	HUGO POLH
1993.	FRANC LIKAR
1994.	MARIO VIHTELIČ
1995.	VALENTIN BRECELJ
1996.	SLAVKO RUTAR
1997.	RODNEY CROOKS & JOE STAUDT
1998.	EMIL KALČIČ
1999.	MILAN ISKRA
2000.	ALOJZ VALENČIČ
2001.	MARIO SMAJILA
2002.	ROMAN VITEZ
2003.	ALOJZ MEZGEC
2004.	EDO SURINA & PETER NATLAČEN
2005.	TONI ISKRA & STANE BERGOČ
2006.	IVAN VALENČIČ & MILAN OGRIZEK
2007.	JOZE DEKLEVA & DRAGO BARBIŠ
2008.	ALBIN SMRDELJ, ALOJZ BRNE & FRANC JAKSETIČ
2009.	EMIL VADNAL
2010.	STANE STARC & FRANC BAŠA
2011.	VILIAM STEPANČIČ & FRANC MASLO
2012.	JOHN KORIČ, FRANC ZETKO
2013.	SILVO JURIŠEVIČ, DANIEL KNAFELC
2014.
2015.
BALINARSKA SEKCITA PRI SLOVENSKEM KLUBU 'JADRAN'
-BOCCE SECTION AT SLOVENIAN CLUB JADRAN'-
Ko seje ustanovil slovenski klub 'Jadran', se je ustanovila tudi balinarska sekcija. Prva balinišča so bila zgrajena na odprtem zemljišču. V uporabi so bila kar nekaj let, ker pokrita šeststezna balinisca so se zgradila sele 1986. leta. Balinanji so aktvini skozi vsa leta. Tekmujejo medsebojno in tudimedklubsko. Gostovali so tudi v matini domovini Sloveniji. Referenti za balinarje so bili: Franc Iskra, Rudi Iskra, Silvo Juriševič, Joze Dekleva itd.
'Bocce' section at 'Jadran' club was established in early seventies. Covered 'bocce' facilities were built in 1986. Bocce tournament are held on regular bases between members of the club, and also between clubs bocce teams.
Upokojenska balinarska skupina
(Choirs at Slovenian Club 'Jadran')
'J A D R A N'
Prvi pevski zbor pri slovenskem klubu 'JADRAN' seje osnoval leta1978. pod imenom možki pevski zbor JADRRAN'. Vodil ga je pevovodjaVladimir Trampuž. Leta 1982. so gostovali v matični domovini Sloveniji.
Pevovodja je bil tudi Hugo Polh. Ko so se jim pozneje pridružile se pevke se je preimenoval v mesani pevski zbor. Po združitvi s pevci iz SD Melbourne so vdobili tudi nove ime 'PLANIKA'. Pevovodja je Roland Carmody.
The first choir at the Slovenian club Jadran' was established in 1978as the Men's Choir 'Jadran'. In 1982 Choir performed in Slovenia. At one stage ladies joined in the choir. As singers from SDM, joined 'Jadran' the choir was renamed 'Planika'.
Conductors were Vladimir Trampuž, Hugo Polh and Roland Carmody.
Pevski zbor 'Jadran'-pevovodja V.Trampuž
Mešani pevski zbor
DOBRODOŠLI MED NAJU 1
Kvartet 'Jadran'
SLOVENSKA DOPOLNILNA ŠOLA PRI KLUBU
"J A D R A N' (Slovenian Etnic School)
Kmalu po ustanovitvi slovenskega kluba 'Jadran', je začela delovati tudi slovenska dopolnilna šola. Pobudo sta dali gospe: Danica Juriševič in Vida Vojvoda. Prva in dolgoletna učiteljica je bila gospa Ivanka Skof. Občasno so poučevali tudi sledeči: Vesna Iskra, Anica Zorzut, Danila, Zora, Valentin Brecelj, Viki Mrak in Dino Rupnik. Poleg pouka, so otroci tudi nastopali na raznih prireditvah, napr. za 'Materinski dan", 'Očetov dan', 'Obletnica kluba', 'Miklavževanje' 'Obletnica O.Župančiča, 'Mladinski dan' itd. Bili so tudi na proslavi 29.nov. in v paradi ob dnevu 'Mumba'. 'Mumba' v Melbournu je multikulturna prireditev športnega in kulturnega značaja. ( Soon after Slovenian Club 'Jadran' was established the Slovenian Ehnic School classes started. The idea came from D.Jurisevic and V.Vojvoda. First teacher was Ivanka Skof.
Odkritje spomenika pesniku Otonu Župančiču
PUSTOVANJE PRI SLOVENSKEM KLUBU 'JADRAN' (CARNEVALE FESTIVAL)
Tradicijo pustovanja so prinesli naši doseljenci iz stare domovine Slovenije, kjer je ta navada ohranjena še iz starih, starih časov. Seme so imele nalogo odganjati zimo. Pri slovenskem klubu 'Jadran'že vrsto let zelo uspešno ohranjamo navado pustnih šem. Našemljeni pridejo kakor odrasli, tako tudi otroci in vzdušje je po navadi zelo veselo in sproščeno.
'Pust' is an old Slovenian tradition where once a year a masquerade dance is held for young and old.
Nogometna sekcija pri slovenskem kluba 'Jadran' seje ustanovila kmalu po ustanovitvi kluba. Prvi trener je bil Drago Vlah. Ob odkritju spomenika Otoku Zupancicu so ze tekmovali in se tudi razporedili v spalir v vrsti z solskimi otroki in mladinci. V letih njihove aktivosti so mnogi moralno in matberijalno podpirali to sekcijo. Med njimi so bili: Drago Vlah, Anton Poklar, Toni Zanetic, Lado Lipec,Derry Maddison, Milan Knezevic, Alojz Stolfa, Alojz Kumar itd.
Uspesno so tekmovali tudi v zvezni ligi, kakor mozka, tako tudi zenska ekipa, The soccer team was established soon after the club was formed
Moška ekipa (Boys team)
Zenska ekipa (Girls team)
R A Z N O (VARIETY)
Nastop za 'Materinski dan' (Mothers Day)
Miklavževanje (St.Nicholas Day)
Rastava ob praznovanju 20.obletnice Slovenije	'Melbourne Cup'
Cebelarski festival (Bee Festival)
Pokusnja vin (Wine tasting
J A D R A N"
40 let minilo je,
odkar ideja o slovenskem domu, porodila se je. O slovenskem domu v Australiji, v naši novi domovini.
Koliko bilo je lepih želja pri gradnji našega društva, koliko bilo je iskrenega upanja v uspešnost 'Jadrana
S skupnimi močmi smo uspeli, in s prostovoljnim delom dom zgradili. S prijatelji in znanci tu se družimo in razne svečanosti prirejamo.
Zdaj 'Jadran' klub tu kraljuje, času in težavam uporno kljubuje. Na jezik, kulturo in navade gojimo, da jih bodočim rodovom izročimo.
Marija Iskra
1.	Zapisniki iz sestankov odborov slovenskega kluba 'Jadran',
2.	Osebni zapiski predsednikov kluba,
3.	Pravilnik kluba 'Jadran'.
4.	Ustna izročila od posameznih članov kluba
Main sources of information for this publication :
1.	Minute - books of Slovenian Club "Jadran'
2.	Presidents personal descriptions about their work
3.	Constitution of Slovenian club "Jadran"
4.	Information from individual members of the club.
Najlepša hvala vsem kateri ste pomagali pri zbiranju podatkov za to publikacijo.
Knjiga je posvečena vsem članom in dobrotnikom kluba, kateri so skozi vseh 40. let obstoja kluba 'Jadran', kakorkoli delali in pomagali, da je društvo prosperiralo in ohranjalo slovenski jezik, kulturo in dediščino.
Thank you to all those who helped with information for this publication.
The book is momento and honour to all those who for last 40 year dedicated their time and work for prosperity of this club and preserving Slovenian language, culture and tradition.
P.S.
Hvala vsem, kateri ste pomagali pri sestavljanju te publikacije, posebna hvala Rodney Crooks in Vilmi Zanetic za pomagganje pri prevajanju. Opravičujem se za sledeče : Zaradi pomanjkljive evidence v klubskih dokumentih, so tudi podatki pomanjkljivi. Povzeti so tudi po ustnem izročilu.
Thank you to all those who helped to make this publication possible, special thanks to Rodney Crooks and Vilma Zanetic for translating. Due to the lack of records kept at some stages I apologise for any incorrect information.
POKROVITELJI TE PUBLIKACIJE SO:
(SPONSORS FOR THIS PUBLICATIONS ARE):
-	S.A.S.&S.Club 'Jadran'
-	Angelca Likar & family
-	A.&A. Poklar
-	R.&E. Iskra
-	A.&I. Smrdelj
-	S.&A. Benčič
-	F. Iskra
-	E.&M. Kalčič
-	M.&L. Smajila
-	R.&.F. Zetko
-	D.&M. Fabjan
-	S.&M. Starc
-	S.&N. Brne
-	T.&V. Zanetič
-	L.&N. Mingot
-	B.& M. Penjanov
-	D.&L. Maddison
-	F.Basa &C.Plesajec
-	M.Kranjc & G.Burgar
-	N.&B.Burlovič
-	Edo & M. Surina
-	D.&V. Vlah
-	J. Staudt
-	P.&L. Kričkič
SLOVENSKA HIMNA
SLOVENIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
'ZDRAVLJICA '
(FRANCE PREŠEREN)
ZZDRAVLJICA'
(FRANCE PREŠEREN)
Žive naj vsi narodi, Ki hrepene dočakat dan,
Da koder sonce hodi, Prepir iz sveta bo pregnan. Da rojak prost bo vsak, Ne vrag le sosed bo mejak.
God's blessing on all nations
Who long and work for that bright day,
When over eart's habitations, No war, no strife shall hold its sway; Who long to see that all men free, No more shall foes, but neighbours bee.
L O ČITEV
(Oton Župančič)
Jadra bela so razpeta, Veter vprasa:»Naj začnem?' Čakaj veter, da slovo se Vzamem, predno grem.'-
Vzel slovo sem, sedel v barko, Veter vprasa 'Zda?' 'Ej, še nekaj sem pozabil, Kmalu bom nazaj!'
Stekel k svojcem sem nazaj, Veter spet pavi: 'Kam?' 'Čakaj veter, da klobuček Spet si poravnam!'
Poravnal sem si klobuček,
Veter zapihljal,
Barka plava, plava..
Oh, da še bi kak izgovor znal.
P A R TI N G
(Oton Župančič)
While sails are spread, winds asks: ' Shall I begin?' Wait wind, I must bid Farewell, before Igo. '
I took leave, sat in the barque, Wind says: 'Now?' 'Eh, I forgot my food pack, Wait awhile.'
Iran to my dear ones once more, Wind says: 'Where to?' 'Wait wind, I must set straight My little hat' '
I set straight my little hatt, Softly blew the wind, On sailed the barque - oh that I had Another reason for delay!'
BUCI MORJE ADRIJANSKO
Buco, buci morje Adrijansnsko Bilo nekdaj si slovensko, Ko po tebi jadra bela, Nasih dedov so cvetela, Ko po tebi hrastov brod, Vozil je slovenski rod.
Forty years have passed,
since first the thought of Slovenian home,
was born.
Our Slovenian home
in Australia,
in our new homeland.
How many fervent dreams in building this, our home, how passionate our hopes for it, to succeed and prosper.
Together we have flourished with willing work we built our home. With friends and company we gather in Jadran, to feast and celebrate.
Now Jadran club reigns here, standing up to time and hardships. Fostering our language, culture, customs, that we may hand them on -to generations of the future.
Marija Iskra
(translated by Aleksandra Ceferin)
MARIJA ISKRA
Rojena 07.05.1945. v Novokračinah pri Il.Bistrici - Slovenija.
Osnovno šolo končala v Jelšanah - Slovenija
Srednjo Upravno šolo na Reki - Hrvaška. V Australijo sem prišla 1968. leta. Z možem Milanom imava dva otroka Alberta in
Sylvio. Sylvia je poročena in živi že 15 let v
Sloveniji. Ima hčerkico Nino.
Sem temeljni član slovenskega kluba 'Jadran' in ponosna Slovenka in Avstralka.
I was born 07.05.1945. in Novokracine near
Ilirska Bistrica - Slovenia.
I completed Primary School in Jelsane -
Slovenia,
Seconady School in Rijeka - Croatia. In 1968. I arrived in Australia. I am married to my husband Milan and we have
two children: Albert and Sylvia. Sylvia is married
and for the last 15 year she lives in
Slovenia. She
has a doughter Nina.
I am fundation member of the Slovenian
Club
'Jadran', proud Slovenian. end proud Australian.
POSEBNA ZAHVALA THANK YOU
Predsednik Stojan Brne, odbor in člani kluba 'Jardan' se zahvaljujemo Mariji Iskra za trud in požtvovalno delo ob pripravi te knjige ob 40. obletnici kluba.
President, Committee and members of the Club 'Jardan' express their thanks to Maria Iskra for her dedication and hard work in completing this book.