Fires continue to devastate bushland and homes across much of NSW Australia. In fact, the fires extend as far south as Canberra and beyond, and up to the Gold Coast of Queensland in the north.
Here is an interactive map:
Smoke is very noticeable in many areas and is impacting air quality.
The Sydney Morning Herald is giving free access to all fire related news.
The annual DUCW Formal Dinner
Saturday October 26th, 6:00 pm at Bailey’s Restaurant, 185 Lombard, Winnipeg
This is a BIG NIGHT OUT. Join us at the classy Bailey’s. You do not need to pre-order, but you MUST RSVP by October 22nd! This is a popular annual event and there is a limit of 40, so book early by contacting Peter Munn at social@downunderclub.mb.ca or 204-237-1805. See the menu below. Looking forward to see you there. Continue reading
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Down Under Club of Winnipeg, Inc., will be held on Friday, November 29th at 7:00 pm, at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre at 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg. Continue reading
For those wanting to get updates on the terrible bushfires raging in NSW, here is a very good link:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-bushfires-rage-live-updates-20131017-2vo14.html
Even though Toby has been a DUCW member for only a few months, his association with the Club goes back several years to our Folklorama pavilion in 2004. His parents from Australia were visiting Winnipeg at that time, and attended our show with him. He has had an oblique interest in the Club ever since. Continue reading