During the afternoon and evening of Saturday, 12 October, four Esperantists (Andrew Spannenberg, Alan Turvey, Joanne Cho and Jonathan Cooper) travelled to Maitland, NSW, to participate in the multicultural Riverlights Festival of 2019. As before, Andrew worked diligently to set up a covered booth for the Esperanto Federation of NSW. On our table were several items (both for sale and free) and on both sides, a tall self-standing banner about Esperanto and Esperanto House. Several people stopped and asked what Esperanto was. Joanne was particularly effective as a propagandist. At 5:00 pm, in the nearby “Language Lounge”, Jonathan taught Esperanto […]
New brochure: Esperanto, the language for world citizens
Esperanto NSW have just printed a tri-fold DL brochure: Esperanto, the language for world citizens. Limited copies are available at Esperanto House for people wishing to give them to curious friends and family members. You can also download it as a PDF (600 KB). Please note: If you have a printer that automatically prints double-sided, you may need to flip the second page in a PDF program before printing. If any Esperantists in other states (or countries) would like to print their own version, please message us.
Eunice Graham 6 Dec 1918 – 9 Apr 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend Eunice Graham passed away on 9 April 2019. Eunice learnt Esperanto at Manly Esperanto Club in the 1960s and supported that club, the Sydney Esperanto Society (now the Esperanto Federation of NSW) and the Esperanto movement, for the rest of her life. She also attended many World Esperanto Congresses. Esperanto speakers who knew Eunice are invited to the funeral, which will take place at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium (South Chapel), 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, on Monday 15 April at 10am.
Passing of Margaret Chaldecott
It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend Margaret Chaldecott passed away on 25 March 2019. Margaret was a member of the Sydney Esperanto Society for a long time and, from 1964, has been at various times secretary, president and board member of the Esperanto Federation of New South Wales (and the editor of our newsletter “Telopeo”) and a board member of the Australian Esperanto Association. She was a delegate of UEA for many years. Through dedicated members like Margaret, the movement has survived and prospered for many years and for this we are very grateful […]
President’s Report 2018
For the period 13 November 2017 – 7 October 2018 Presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Esperanto Federation of NSW, 7 October 2018, by the president, Jonathan Cooper Governance At the 2017 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Cooper was elected as both president and interim treasurer. At the December 2017 board meeting, Dmitry Lushnikov agreed to become treasurer if he could get support from Jonathan Cooper and Alan Turvey. This was consented to and Dmitry was duly appointed treasurer. Events During the 328 days since the last Annual General Meeting, 101 advertised Federation events were held at Esperanto House: […]
SBS at Esperanto House
On 6 June 2018 a journalist (Amelia Dunn) and videographer from the Australian radio and television station SBS spent an hour and a half interviewing several Esperantists at Esperanto House. The result (so far) is a short radio program/podcast: Universal but obscure language making a comeback with internet.
Esperanto promoted in Maitland
On Saturday 10 February 2018, several Esperantists (four wearing special green t-shirts) went to the Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival. Eckard Roehrich demonstrated wooden word-blocks, which he made for teaching the language. The team also taught many people at the “Language Lounge”. When we offered propaganda material, some people said, “I’m good”. Certainly. But I think they would be better if they accepted the booklets. 😄 Some children requested many booklets – very formally. Lastly, after sunset, little lights were sent down river. A beautiful sight, although not very serious. – Andrew Spannenberg
Next Pizza night: 17 Feb
The next Pizza night will be Saturday, 17 February 2018. Join us at Esperanto House for music, videos and pizza. Don’t worry if you’ve never studied any Esperanto before; we can explain what it’s all about. Beginners and the simply curious are absolutely welcome! The Esperanto lesson will start at 5pm, followed by the actual Pizza night at 6pm.
Free Language Festival in Erina (Central Coast)
30 November 2017 The Language Festival Association is hosting a free language festival on Saturday, 3 December, at Erina Fair. The purpose of this language festival is to promote awareness of language diversity, by providing “tasters” of multiple languages and cultures in a fun environment. A highlight will be a fascinating presentation by Australian linguist, Dr Gregory Cooper. In the early 1980s Dr Cooper travelled to remote north-western Pakistan to study an as-yet unwritten language. Just by interacting directly with the native speakers, he was able to learn the language (Kalashamondr), create a system of writing for it and teach […]
AGM postponed until 19 November
Unfortunately, the quorum of 10 members, as required by our current constitution, was not reached yesterday, so we were unable to make any decisions (including the election of directors). However, the constitution allows us to adjourn the AGM for a week, when the quorum will be reduced to 2. Because 4 (maybe 5) members were going to meet next Sunday at Wyong anyway, we have changed the location. So, the reconvened AGM of the Esperanto Federation of NSW will be: Date: Sunday, 19 November 2017 Time: 11:45am Place: Albert’s Cafe, western side of Wyong railway station (turn left as you […]