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The HONORARY
MAGISTRATE
the journal of the royal association of justices of south australia inc.
Published since 1904. founded 1898
December 2020 * Volume 116 * No.4 * $5 copyright 2020 rajsa inc. all rights reserved.
Registrar’s Report In this issue, we have introduced a new segment called ‘JP
Briefs’, a quick snapshot of some of the new documents,
changes to existing documents and updated information
T he end of another year is upon us and daresay everyone
will be happy to see 2020 consigned to the history books.
This edition was almost ready for print when the lockdown
recently issued by JP Services. Some of the content came
about via experiences at the Netley Signing Room with the rest
questions asked of me by members. Look out for ‘JP Briefs’
was suddenly announced on the 18th of November. I, like all in future issues of The Honorary Magistrate. In the members
of you, spent that period at home however luckily I did have area of the website under Resources (Links) & Forms, you will
my laptop with me meaning I could still work on getting the find links and examples of up to date documents which you
magazine finished. can download and print.
COVID-19 also caused the cancellation of our June Induction During November, many Groups planned to host either their
Course for newly appointed Justices however we were (postponed) Annual General Meeting or end of year Christmas
fortunate that our session for Saturday the 31st of October dinner/lunch. Unfortunately, the lockdown direction meant
could go ahead. Given this was the first course since February, many of these had to be postponed or cancelled. I had been
we had 18 participants who attended. The Athelstone Football invited to and was looking forward to attending so it was very
Club provided us with a COVID-Safe venue and the Lions sad that some could not go ahead.
Against Violence Group organised a lovely lunch. The day
After last year’s successful competition, we are again looking
was highly successful with some great feedback received.
for ideas for a front cover design for all four issues of the 2021
IT Committee Chair Terry Wardle even trialled “Zooming” in
Honorary Magistrate. If you have a suggestion to submit, you
to present his website & online training segment from home.
are welcome to send it to me via email or snail mail.
The JP Signing Room at the Netley has continued to be a
A key diary date to note is Thursday the 17th of December
success. The Board will need to decide if, when and in what
– this is the last day of Association operations for 2020. The
format this service continues in January 2021. I would like
Netley office will be closed from 4pm that day and re-open to
to thank each and every one of you who has volunteered for
members on Monday the 11th of January 2021 at 10am.
this crazy venture. An extraordinary amount of work has been
done by all of you – we have provided an invaluable service As this is our last edition for the year, I cannot neglect to
to the local community, plugging the hole in the western personally thank Gerry Guerin. The events of this year can’t
suburbs service gap. Below are the Signing Room’s client and have been easy for a President just beginning his first 12
document statistics since we opened on the 18th of May, up months in office, not to mention the workload of the many
until the 13th of November. other organisations he is also dedicated to serving. Gerry has
wasted no time impressing his unique style on Association
Clients: 2,938 business, seamlessly handling the pressure of filling his
Documents: 5,230 predecessor’s shoes. The President/Registrar relationship is
Signing days: 127 one of utmost importance. There must be mutual respect,
Volunteer hours: 508 harmony and good communication - a Yin who complements
a Yang. Ours thankfully is all of these, plus a bit of joviality
Many interesting scenarios have waltzed through the door over thrown in. This President is also particularly adept at back-
the last six months with the odd unique document also turning handing all the Registrar’s “grievances.”
up. One such example is the Form of oath or affirmation for
All that remains now is for me to wish each and every one
special constable. Because the Headquarters of the Australian
of you a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New
Federal Police (AFP) are technically on Federal Government
Year. It has been a particularly long and trying time so some
land, AFP officers can only enforce Federal law. Special
much needed Christmas cheer is certainly well deserved! As
constable powers therefore allow them to enforce State (South
always, I hope you enjoy reading this edition of The Honorary
Australian) law if and when it is required. Officers recite the
Magistrate.
oath or affirmation once a year, usually at a special ceremony
with everyone present at the same time. COVID saw an end Nicole Beck
to that this year but luckily the RAJSA office (located closeby REGISTRAR
AFP)were able and pleased to assist them.
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 2
Welcome Vale
The President, Board and Members welcome the following The President and Board record with regret the passing of
Justices of the Peace to the Association: the following members and extend their deepest sympathy
AMOR, Jacqueline Kaye Paradise to their families:
CHAN, Stephen Burnside CORRELL, Joan Maureen Minlaton
CRETEN, Samantha Glenelg South FERGUSON, Ian McGregor Moorak
EVANS, Janet Highbury NICOLSON, Dean Barry Loxton
FARRELL, Sydney Lawrence Vale Park ZEITZ, Barrie West Lakes Shore
HARRIS, Robert Greenwith
HAVERLAND, Christine Anne Munno Para DIARY DATES
JENNINGS, Victoria North Plympton
DECEMBER 2020
LEWIS, Rod Glenelg East
11th OFFICE CLOSED - Registrar on leave
LILLEY, Deborah Ann Maslin Beach 14th Board meeting (TBC)
LONG, Cassandra Anne Hallett Cove 17th OFFICE CLOSED for 2020 from 4pm
MCLEAN, Daniel Meng-Wai Tusmore
JANUARY 2021
MIRUS, Maria Rita Athelstone 11th OFFICE RE-OPENS for members
MUDGE, Craig Ritchie Melrose 11th Executive meeting (TBC)
PANDEY, Rajendra Millswood 18th Signing Room re-commences (TBC)
RANA, Girish Subodhchandra Windsor Gardens 26th Australia Day – OFFICE CLOSED
SCHEER, Andrew Darlington FEBRUARY 2021
SCHUTZ, Alison Louise Eudunda 8th Board meeting (TBC)
SMITH, Ingrid Marilyn Mintaro 8th Groups’ meeting (TBC)
URCH, Christine Elsa Tea Tree Gully NOTE: 2020 AGM WILL BE HELD IN FEBRUARY
WHITE, David William Prospect
CONGRATULATIONS, you survived lockdown!
The President, Board and Registrar wish all
our members and their families a safe and very
happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
Season’s Greetings!!
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 3
President’s Report
President
Gerry Guerin
R ecently, I recalled two quotations and in doing so I
acknowledge their aptness for today. John Kenneth
Galbraith wrote “given the choice between changing and
From early next year, the Registrar will begin work on
introducing a new database system which will amalgamate
current and past membership records and other databases
proving that change is not necessary, most people will get into one modern, multi-purpose format. It will allow members
busy on the proof.” And from an unknown author “normal will to change their passwords, pay their annual subscription fee
never be as it was; it will just be a new normal somewhere and even edit their own information such as which Groups
down the track.” they belong to or positions held. We are aiming to have this
Going forward, our job is to take care of ourselves as best we sytem operational by the start of next financial year.
can, be alive to ourselves, pursuing interests and being vibrant I have been tasked with informing you that the Association’s
and interested in the world around us. When appropriate, Annual General Meeting, usually held in October, has been
we can try to recognise when help is being offered and be deferred until February. We are awaiting the completion of
prepared to accept it. We can care for, share and respect the annual Audit report and anticipate that a Group will in
each other as we look forward to the possibilities of next year due course offer to host this occasion at a convenient venue.
with anticipation and lessened anxiety about THAT VIRUS. The year 2020 was a non-election year however in 2021,
Many JPs have changed the manner in which they do business. we will be seeking nominations for four (4) positions on
Some have paused their availability, some have worked from the Board. I also advise that the usual end of year reports
home and some have made themselves available in one from Committee Chairs and a full breakdown of finances,
of the few operating Signing Centres, adjusting to the risk will appear in the March 2021 Honorary Magistrate. It is a
management procedures put in place. good time to remind you that the Association financial year
runs from the 1st of September through the 31st of August
Some Groups paused their formal meetings and training each year, and members outstanding in the payment of their
events. Others instead published regular newsletters, annual subscription (due on the 1st of September) have three
undertook Facebook training or held Zoom meetings. The months to address this before becoming unfinancial.
Professional Development Committee (PDC) is in the process
of seeking Group intentions for training for the first quarter In closing, and on behalf of the Board, I thank you all for the
of 2021 through hard-working Group Secretaries. Annual voluntary work you have continued to offer and I extend to
General Meetings have been deferred or were held on-line, each of you and your families, Christmas Greetings and New
and the Combined Group meetings have followed the Zoom Year wishes for a relaxing, happy and enjoyable time together
path, recently trying a mixed in-person and Zoom format. as you celebrate the festive season (and see off a year that
On behalf of the Board, thank you for your contribution in will not be easily forgotten).
whatever form your business has taken. Gerry Guerin
PRESIDENT
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 4
‘JP BRIEFS’
Statutory Declarations There is nothing that prevents the JP from signing the Statutory
Declaration without sighting ID, it is just not recommended
& Annexures standard practice. A suggestion could be that if the JP
The JP Services Portal and website were both recently feels comfortable to sign the Statutory Declaration and has
updated to provide advice on what a JP is required to do when followed all other recommended procedures for witnessing
witnessing a Statutory Declaration which has attachments. it as per the JP Handbook (e.g. has asked the person if they
If a JP is asked to witness a Statutory Declaration which solemnly and sincerely declare that which is contained in this
refers to an attachment (also referred to as an annexure declaration, conscientiously believing the same to be true etc),
and/or exhibit) the JP is required to sight the attachment/s then maybe the JP keeps a written record of the document
and also ensure it is clearly “marked.” See https://www. witnessed, the date and location, but no identifying details of
agd.sa.gov.au/services-and-support/justice-peace-0 the person and theN documents that the person was unable
and/or pages 61-63 of the JP Handbook V3 for details on to provide photo ID and the circumstances around it. This will
the correct way to “mark” the attachment. assist them in the future should anything arise and they are
questioned as to why they didn’t sight identification.
In the past several months there has been a significant
increase in the number of contractors/builders etc. attending
Signing Rooms with their monthly invoice-related Statutory Digital ID Cards
Declaration and attachments. When witnessing any Statutory
You may see an increased number of clients present to you
Declaration, examine it to ensure any annexures referred to
various ID cards (e.g. Health, Concession or Medicare cards)
in the body of the Statutory Declaration are attached to the
via Digital Wallets. As long as you can see the person sign
Statutory Declaration and that they are clearly marked. Sign
into their app on their smart device, it can be considered an
and date all annexures. Write or stamp the following wording
original. However, in order to certify a copy, the person still
on the first page (if they have not already been marked by
needs to present their physical card as well as the copy. It is
the Declarant:)
the understanding of the Attorney-General’s Department that
This is the annexure marked [e.g. Annexure ‘A’] referred to people are still being encouraged to carry their physical card
in the Statutory Declaration of [name of declarant.] with them as some providers may not accept a digital copy.
Declared before me at [suburb] in the State of South
Australia. Black or Blue Pen?
This [full date e.g. dd/mm/yyyy.] When witnessing any form, always follow the golden rule
of “read the instructions” – a BLACK pen is required to be
Witnessing Documents & used by at least one bank: https://www.commbank.com.
au/personal/apply-online/download-printed-forms/
Photo ID Certified_Copies_Identification_Form.pdf
Witnessing a document without the client’s photo ID is not
the norm but the exception. In most circumstances, you as The Adult Safeguarding
the JP, will be looking for the client to produce photo ID to Unit
confirm their identity. However, there may be exceptional
circumstances where this may not be possible. The Registrar If you suspect you or someone you know is at risk of or is
was recently contacted by a JP based in Port Augusta who being abused, you may call the South Australian Elder
had an Aboriginal client present a Statutory Declaration to Abuse Prevention Phone Line on 1800 372 310, Monday
her. But as the client had recently travelled down from the to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm for information and support.
APY Lands, she had not brought any identification with her. To make a report to the Adult Safeguarding Unit, email
Should the JP have proceeded with witnessing? Here is the stopelderabuse@sa.gov.au.
advice from JP Services on this situation:
cont. page 6
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cont. from page 5
The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) became operational on Public Trustee Statutory
the 1st of October 2019. It is located within the Office for
Ageing Well and has a strong focus on safeguarding the
Declaration for the
rights of adults at risk of abuse. Where our previous RAJSA South Australian Civil &
training recommended JPs report any cases of elder abuse to Administrative Tribunal
the Office of the Public Advocate, you are now encouraged
to instead contact the ASU.
(SACAT)
Key functions of the ASU include: The Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 provides
the legislative framework for the support and protection of
• responding to reports of suspected or actual abuse of
persons who are not capable of making decisions in their
adults who may be vulnerable;
own best interests. In this circumstance, SACAT appoints an
• providing support to safeguard the rights of adults administrator to take on the management of the financial,
experiencing abuse, tailored to their needs, wishes and legal, and business affairs of the person who is unable to
circumstances; manage their own affairs. Section 44 of the Act requires the
• raising community awareness of strategies to safeguard administrator to report to the Public Trustee on an annual
the rights of adults who may be at risk of abuse. basis in relation to the receipts and payments, and the assets
and liabilities of the protected person’s estate. A Statutory
Changing a Child’s Name Declaration is required to confirm that the statement of
accounts provided by the administrator is correct and
Parents of a child under the age of 18 may apply for accurate. The Statutory Declaration must be signed by the
registration of a change of the child’s name. The application administrator in the presence of an Authorised Witness, such
must be submitted to the South Australian Registrar of as a Justice of the Peace or a solicitor. JPs should note that
Births, Deaths and Marriages together with the required the first statement in the Statutory Declaration is:
copies of proof of identification and supporting evidence. 1. All the particulars contained in the attached Statement
A reminder that as a Registry approved witness, a JP of Receipts and Payments, and Statement of Assets and
must interview the child in person to determine if Liabilities (Form 2) and Statement of Receipts and Payments
they understand the implications of changing their name Worksheet (Form 3), initialled today by me/us in the presence
and whether they agree. If you are satisfied that the child of the authorised witness are a true and accurate record of
understands and consents to the change of name, you can the financial activities of the estate of the Protected Person.
proceed and complete part 8 on the application form, ‘Child’s And the last statement is:
Consent.’
7. To the best of my knowledge the Protected Person does/
Parts 1-7 should have been completed by the parent(s) and does not, have an approved National Disability Insurance
must show the child’s name before and after the requested Scheme (NDIS) plan.
change. As a JP, you can also witness part 11 of the
application form ‘Declaration of parents named on the child’s JPs should ensure that Form 2 and Form 3 (referred to in
birth certificate.’ Statement 1 above) are correctly identified as annexures to
the Statutory Declaration and that one of either does/does not
https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/ (referred to in Statement 7 above) is deleted.
change-of-name-child-application-form-bdm_
update_2020.pdf?timestamp=1603254782236 h t t p s : / / p u b l i c t r u s t e e . s a . g o v. a u / p r i v a t e -
administrators/
cont. page 7
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cont. from page 6
C E R T I F Y I N G A T R U E C O P Y & T H E D AT E
State Government Departments are experiencing problems with members of the public presenting certified documents by a
Justice of the Peace WITHOUT THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION being shown on the document. This results in the document
being returned by the applicant to have it re-done with the date attached and extends the procedure by some time. COVID
issues require members of the public to submit their identification documents to various departments so they can draw on
their funds during times of hardship. A reminder to all members to double check that you have written or stamped the date of
certification on the document.
John Woite
FLEURIEU JUSTICES GROUP
QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
Academic Transcripts and
Graduation Parchments
Question: A client presented to a JP a photocopy of the
client’s university graduation parchment and was asked to
“certify the original” which was on his laptop on a website
called www.myequals.edu.au
Answer: This site allows education providers to certify and
upload digital versions of academic transcripts and graduation
documents – it issues a “secure certified digital document”
to the student. In this case a JP should not certify a paper Substitute- Decision Maker
version but it is up to the End User as to whether it will be Change of Name
accepted.
Question: If a Substitute-Decision Maker (SDM) changes
Advance Care Directives (ACDs) their name by marriage, does the ACD need to be changed or
in the event the ACD comes into effect, is proof of the name
and COVID-19 change of the SDM acceptable?
Question: Some members of the community specify that Answer: The Donor does not need to complete a new ACD if
their end of life wish is to not receive “extra assistance.” one of their SDMs changes their name. In this case, evidence
If this person then contracted COVID-19 and was taken to of the change of name will suffice.
hospital to be put on a respirator, would this not be against
their wishes as outlined in their ACD? Compiled by:
Answer: The recent review of the Act, recommendation 29, Nicole Beck Gerry Guerin
REGISTRAR PRESIDENT
states that provided a person isn’t using their ACD to commit
suicide, the wishes outlined in their ACD must be followed as Mick Roche
much as practicable. ADELAIDE EASTERN SUBURBS JUSTICES GROUP
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 7
100-PT ID CHECKS
Have you performed a 100-pt ID check and noticed that the requirements seem
to vary depending on which organisation requires the check? That’s right, they
do. Here are some of those variations:
• Most require original documents, although some allow for a certified copy.
• You may be asked to sight one primary and two secondary identity documents,
or two primary and one secondary. These documents must show the person’s
full name, date of birth, signature, residential address and evidence of name
change (if applicable.)
• Some require specific combinations of identity documents.
• Some require you to keep a record for seven years of the task you performed,
e.g. Queensland Lands Title documents.
• Translations from an approved translator based in Australia must also be
presented if the documents are not in English.
• Some require the Verifier has known the applicant for at least one year
(e.g. passport applications.)
• Some require that the person presenting the document is also the applicant
so you can confirm the person from their photo ID.
• Some require that the Verifier certify a copy of the ID documents that
accompany the application.
• Some require the Verifier to witness the applicant sign the application.
End User organisations have a mix of these requirements and there is no one size
fits all. There are too many organisations and variations to list a comprehensive
guide here without confusing you! Some which you may have already come
across are: National Police Check, Lands Titles, Immigration Department, Working
with Vulnerable People or Children and Department of Human Services (DHS.)
How do you know which of the above
variations apply?
In all cases there are instructions on the form for the Verifier telling you what you
must do. As a JP you are required to read and comply with these instructions.
DO NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS! In every case, read the instructions provided
to you and follow them to the letter. If the client has not brought the instructions
with them, remember it is within your rights to ask them to come back another
time accompanied with those instructions.
Terry Wardle
RAJSA TRAINER & BOARD MEMBER
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RAJSA Life Member Profiles
EDITH ISABEL BARNS WILLIAMS OAM JP
Norwood Girls High School as the Librarian from 1966
-1973. Another of Isabel’s interests was as a reader for the
Royal Society of the Blind.
This continued for 30 years and Isabel always found
additional time to volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the Glen
Osmond Institute Library, the Burnside Ladies Probus Club
and the Burnside Historical Society.
Isabel was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1976 and
joined the Royal Association of Justices SA Inc. (RAJSA) the
following year. An important part of Isabel’s service as a JP
was after she completed the Justice of the Quorum course
in 1977 which allowed her to sit on the Adoption Court, the
Unsatisfied Judgement Summons at the Sir Samuel Way and
later Wright Street Courts and at the Adelaide, Holden Hill and
Christies Beach Magistrates Courts. This was a duty that Isabel
thoroughly enjoyed until attaining the required retirement age
in 1995. As a JP, Isabel was a Visiting Inspector and spent 12
memorable years in this role at the Women’s Prison. Isabel’s
commitment to JP duties involved taking part in regular JP
rosters at Signing Rooms at the Burnside Community Centre
and later at the West Torrens Council until this year.
Whilst a member of the RAJSA, Isabel joined the Women’s
Justices Group and served as its Chair from 1982 until 1993
when declining numbers saw members meet at the Earl of
Zetland Hotel to bid farewell to that special era of friendship
and learning.
Above: RAJSA Life Member and Past President Isabel
Williams OAM with her Order of Australia Medal. Isabel was elected as a State Councillor in 1983 remaining
there until 1999. During her time on Council, Isabel undertook
I sabel Williams OAM (nee Wemyss) was born in 1925 and
grew up in the farming community of Yeelana on the Yorke
Peninsula. She attended the Yeelana Primary School and
to compile the early history of the Association dating back
to 1928. This proved to be an excellent historical project
which resulted in the publication of the Centenary Booklet
completed her education at Adelaide Girls High School. Isabel to celebrate the centenary of the RAJSA. The Centenary of
came to work at W.D.& H.O. Wills and volunteered during the Association was celebrated with a Conference of which
the war years from 1941 to 1945 at the Cheer Up Hut in Isabel was the prime organiser.
Adelaide, which assisted armed forces personnel on Rest & With her expertise in library work, Isabel relished her time
Recreation (R.& R.) leave. as Editor of The Honorary Magistrate making it a most
Isabel married Donald C. Williams (later Justice Williams) informative journal. She kept this role from 1988 to 1999
in 1945 and after family duties, Isabel returned to study a working with Don Snow for five years before handing the
Librarianship course followed by work at the Kensington/ Editor’s reigns over to him.
cont. page 10
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cont. from page 9
In 1991, Isabel was elected President of the RAJSA – the very
first woman to hold this position. She tried to put herself in A SHORT HISTORY OF
the place of newer and younger Justices to better adjust to
different situations and abilities. Excellent relations with the
WOMEN JPs IN SOUTH
Attorney-General were fostered which is considered vital for
the effective operation of Justices and the RAJSA.
AUSTRALIA
The Justices Association of South Australia (SA) was founded
Isabel was active in working with the Australasian Council
in 1898 however only men were permitted to be members,
of Justices (ACJA) being the Association’s delegate and its
as ordained by King Richard I in 1198. Richard was the
President from 1997 to 1999.
Crusader King and needed “good and true men” to look after
The Education Committee was an important part of her his Kingdom while he was away fighting.
council responsibilities when Isabel travelled across the state
Women entered the scene during the Great War (1914-1918)
to talk to Groups, instruct members on their duties and act
to take the place of the absent men and worked in the Women
as a mentor whilst enjoying the interaction. As a result of her
and Children’s Courts, the Adoption Court and Detention
interest and initiative in the training of JPs, the Blue Book – a
Centres before gradually fulfilling other community needs. It
small pocket size instruction booklet for JPs – was printed
took many years before women were recognised and given a
and given to members.
rightful place within the Royal Association of Justices.
In recognition of her commitment to JPs and the Association,
In 1913, four women were the first to be appointed as Justices
Edith Isabel Barns Williams was awarded Life Membership of
of the Peace (JPs.) They were Mrs. Anne Price of Hawthorn,
the RAJSA in 2002.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen of North Adelaide, Mrs. Cecelia Dixon of
Another most important occasion and highlight for Isabel was Adelaide and Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholls of Largs. Mrs. Price made
in 2003 when she was awarded the Centenary Medal and history by becoming the first woman appointed to the Bench
the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) “for services to in the British Empire.
the community, particularly through the Royal Association of
On May 21st 1937, a Ladies Auxiliary was formed to enable
Justices SA Inc. and the Royal Society for the Blind.”
women Justices to meet. The women, despite repeated
Today, Isabel continues her volunteering as a JP by assisting requests to have the use of a room within Association
residents in aged care facilities. Headquarters, were refused because they were not technically
In her spare time, Isabel has also been recording a history members. A room in the Town Hall however was made available
of the rise of women Justices of the Peace in South Australia to them where on the 16th of June 1937, the first meeting of
using the minutes of State Council meetings, commencing the Women’s Auxiliary (WA) was held. Twelve members were
from September 1922. A shortened version of it appears present with Mrs. A C Cox appointed Chair.
in this issue however if you are interested in reading the August 10th, 1942: There was discussion at this State
full history, it will be available on the RAJSA website in Council meeting as to whether the Rules of the Association
due course. should be altered to give women more responsibility and
recognition. However, the meeting ended in an uproar and a
Priscilla Henderson OAM
RAJSA LIFE MEMBER section of the Minutes was deleted – a suggestion was even
made to form a “break-away” Association.
On the 4th of August, 1943, State Council put forward a
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cont. page 11
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 10cont. from page 10
out until office bearers of A further request was made to Queen Elizabeth II to add
the newly formed Group the “Royal” prefix which was subsequently granted – the
were approved by State Royal Association of Justices of South Australia Inc. (RAJSA)
Council. was formally recognised on the 15th of November, 1962.
September, 1944: Groups had started to form in both the city and country areas,
Women of the Auxiliary giving women extra opportunities to participate within the
were still carrying out Association – this included the Women’s Group itself which
court duties but they was still meeting regularly and were organising the roster for
wished to increase their the Adoption Court.
numbers so placed an Mrs. L. M. Hurst MBE, who upon amalgamation became the
advertisement in The first female State Councillor, passed away in 1971. It was
Advertiser under the resolved that a photo of her be placed in the Boardroom to
name “Justices Association.” State Council deemed this to acknowledge her service and contribution (pictured below.)
be “completely out of order” and a threat was even made
to take all legal measures to prevent the Women’s Justices Upon her appointment in 1974, Mrs. June McArthur was the
Association (WJA) or any other persons or body from using the first female Registrar.
name “Justices Association or the like.” In 1976, all JPs who undertook court work, including
In late November 1944, a paragraph was inserted in The women, were required to attend a series of lectures on court
Honorary Magistrate pointing out that the so called newly proceedings. Judge John Marshall was asked to run the
formed WJA had no connection to the Justices’ Association. course and complete the “Handbook for Justices”- women
were delighted to have the opportunity to become Justices of
A notation was made in the minutes of the meeting held on the the Quorum and to take their place in court with confidence.
12th of June 1945 that the WJA be admitted to State Council
meetings as observers however no action on this was taken. Over the next several years, women slowly began nominating
Around 1952, the women were holding their meetings and and being elected to State Council. They included Mrs. Steiner,
luncheons at the Methodist Hall in Pirie Street. The luncheons Mrs. Kit Noske, Mrs. Shirley Sampson OAM (who filled a casual
had been moved from Myers after a number of complaints vacancy in 1982) and Mrs. Isabel Williams OAM (1983),
were made that they were overcharging. elected as the first female State President in 1991.
At the meeting of State Council in November 1954, the Other women have since taken on the Presidency – Mrs. Kath
WJA made a further request for full membership however Johnston (deceased), Mrs. Anne Bachmann OAM and Mrs.
the view was that being a JP was a man’s business and Sylvia Pohlner. Many have since been honoured with either
that women should keep making sandwiches and cakes and Life Membership of the RAJSA and or the Order of Australia
arrange the flowers for the Christmas social. This meeting in Medal (OAM) for their service to the community and their
particular became very heated as not all the State Councillors dedication to the RAJSA.
at the time were against women. Unfortunately, there was no In conclusion, things have changed dramatically for female
resolution either way and the meeting was duly closed. JPs over the years – today, thanks to those original trailblazers,
By January 1955, some sympathetic male JPs had formed they have taken their rightful place alongside men within the
an Opposition Group called “The Institute of Justices” allowing story of the RAJSA.
and welcoming women as members with full voting rights.
Mrs. L. M. Hurst subsequently gained a seat on the Institute’s Compiled & Edited by:
Council. The feeling between the two Groups was fractious, Isabel Williams OAM
resulting in fisticuffs outside The Justices Association Nicole Beck
Headquarters in Pirie Street. A court case and news headlines Assisted by:
were the final straw and in 1962, representatives from both Priscilla Henderson OAM
Groups met to discuss amalgamation. This was achieved
Anne Bachmann OAM
on the 21st of May 1962 which included several agreed
conditions which were voted on and passed at the Annual
General Meeting.
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 11Barossa & Districts
Justices Group
40th Birthday Celebration
Since our very first meeting on the 17th of October 1980,
the Barossa & Districts Group has been pivotal to the area
with regular meetings being held throughout. Meetings were
held in Eudunda, Kapunda, Greenock, Angaston, Nuriootpa,
Tanunda, Roseworthy, Freeling, Lyndoch, Williamstown and
Gawler. Wives and partners provided supper, just like country
people do, and made us all feel very welcome.
Our Group commenced Life Membership in 1997 with four
members being presented with this honour. They were Mr
Cyril. Cockshell (inaugural Chairman), Mr. Clive LePage OAM,
Mr. David Lillecrapp OAM and Mr. Eric Rothe. Since then,
another six members have been awarded Life Membership;
Mr. Doug Krause, Mrs. Maxine Chenoweth, Ms. Joan Lee, Mr.
Geoff Saegenschnitter, Dr. Bruce Eastick AM, Mrs. Margaret
Raggatt and Mr. Ray Obst (JP Retired.)
Above: Barossa & Districts Chair Jacqueline Raphael and
The Barossa Group was involved in the celebrations for
RAJSA President Gerry Guerin.
the RAJSA’S centenary birthday. A BBQ was held at the
Seppeltsfield Winery for all JPs and their partners. We also
The History Sub-Committee (Margaret Buckley, Geoff
hosted the RAJSA Convention in 2010 and recognise the
Saegenschnitter, Jacqueline Raphael, Joan Lee and Maxine
efforts of the late Mr. John Ames. The Group hosted the 2014
Chenoweth) are to be thanked for giving their time into
RAJSA Annual General Meeting at the St Jacobi School Hall
delving into the Group’s history. We also acknowledge those
at Lyndoch, where the Special Guest was His Excellency, the
much valued members who have sadly passed away over the
Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia.
past 40 years.
The Barossa & Districts Justices Group has had many dedicated
Last but not least we thank our members who have been so
Chairpersons during the past 40 years. We acknowledge
supportive of the Group. They have willingly car-pooled their
our current Chairperson, previously the Chair of the
fellow members all over the countryside without complaint.
Para Districts Justices Group, who performs her role diligently.
They have provided beautiful suppers and the camaraderie
We also acknowledge those who have held the positions of shown by all continues to be the reason why we are one of
Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Library Coordinator, the best Groups of the Association.
Auditor, and Town Representatives who have organised
A very happy 40th birthday to the Barossa & Districts Justices
meeting venues for the past 40 years.
Group! The cutting of the cake was done by Chairperson
Guest speakers and the Training team, who have educated Jacqueline Raphael and RAJSA President Mr. Gerry
our Group over these past 40 years, have been very much Guerin. The cake was made by Bakery 101 at Angle Vale.
appreciated. Local councils and other venues throughout our Thank you Sophie.
region must also be acknowledged for their cooperation in
Maxine Chenoweth
making available their premises for our meetings. BAROSSA & DISTRICTS JUSTICES GROUP
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 12COVID-19 and JP Services in Regional Areas
What a year this has been and continues to be. COVID-19 has Signing Room and from my enquiries there has not been a
caused all Australians to deal with issues that we would never rush of clients through the usual channels either. Those who do
have contemplated. For those who have had it strike family however come to the library or meet at other places continue
or friends, there can be no words that ease the burden that to be very appreciative of the service we offer.
they carry. COVID restrictions may have drawn attention to the preferences
For JPs, it appears to have brought a mixture of things to deal that clients have for using ‘shop-fronts’ rather than cold calls
with. In line with the excellent information from JP Services, to a JP from the public JP Roll – I have personally observed
our Board and Registrar, most of us managed to provide that this preference has been occurring for some time now and
some kind of ongoing service to the community despite the COVID may have just heightened it.
limitations placed on Signing Rooms. Some JPs felt that the I am aware of at least one JP who resigned because she could
risk of continuing to offer a service was too high but those who not cope with the number of clients who came to her business
carried on report having met with clients in safe environments. and it is common for businesses to limit the time that they
In smaller centres, everybody knows the local JPs and make available for JP work.
mostly they are dealing with friends. So other than taking the I also get anecdotal information from JPs whose surnames
recommended precautions it has, until a few weeks ago, been appear earlier in the alphabet meaning they get more calls than
business as usual. those of us who are closer to the end. There is also evidence
In larger areas, there tends to be a strong reliance on clients from clients who report having to ring at least 10 JPs before
using JPs in businesses. COVID forced many offices to close they find one that will meet them.
and staff ended up working from home. There are reports I suspect that simply creating more JPs is not the best answer.
that this funnelled clients into the businesses that were open, In a more general sense I have thought about what long
causing a considerable demand and a distraction from the term impact we might experience from having to do things
core business of those establishments. differently. In some ways enforced change might actually have
In Whyalla we have had virtually no difficulties. Our library opened the door to a new way of being and given us a new
Signing Room was shut down until late July but we are now sense of empowerment.
back in business (recent lockdown excepted!) Strangely we
Bob Shaw OAM
have not noticed much of an increase in clients attending the RAJSA LIFE MEMBER AND TRAINER
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 13GROUPS’ NEWS Our last official meeting was to be held on November the 18th,
however COVID again forced us to cancel this meeting. We
Group Secretaries/Reporters are reminded to check were due to have a Notary Public, Mr. Alf Macolino, speak to
their emails for details of deadlines for future issues. us however he has kindly offered to reschedule for next year.
Our end of year lunch to wind up 2020 was also meant to
ADELAIDE EASTERN
be held on Friday the 20th of November at the Arab Steed in
Slowly but surely our lives were returning to some form of Hutt Street. Unfortunately this also had to be cancelled last
‘normality’ after the ravages of COVID rained down upon us. minute. A consolation lunch will be rescheduled in early 2021
Things were starting to look encouraging - how wrong we to welcome what we hope will be a better year.
were! Nonethless I am pleased to still report the following:
To all our fellow Justices across the state, we wish you a
our Group has recently received a Community Grant from
safe, joyous and healthy Festive Season, with a great 2021
the Burnside Council. This grant is greatly appreciated and
to follow.
will defray the costs of room hire for the new year. A very big
thank you to the Burnside Council and to our Treasurer Ian Don Perry
King for his work in gaining this grant on our behalf. BAROSSA & DISTRICTS
Continuing with the positives, we would like to congratulate The Barossa & Districts Group celebrated its 40th birthday at
one of our members, Fred Sampson, who has just notched a meeting on Wednesday, the 21st October at the Nuriootpa
up 40 years as a member of the RAJSA. Well done Fred, Lawn Bowls Club. This date coincided with their inaugural
don’t stop now. meeting held on Friday, the 17th October, 1980 at the
It is sad to note the retirement of one of our long serving Tanunda Courthouse.
Justices, Bob Docking, who has ceased volunteering at the The evening was also celebrated with one of our esteemed
Norwood Council signing room, where he has been rostered members in Dr. Bruce Eastick AM, receiving his 50
since 2005. Appointed as a JP in 1982, Bob is probably well year continuous membership certificate from RAJSA
known to many of the Lawn Bowling Justices as he was a Past President Gerry Guerin. Dr. Eastick has been and still is a
President, Life Member and Patron of the Justices Bowling very active member of the Gawler community with many
Club which unfortunately was disbanded two years ago after accomplishments. The Group’s Chairperson, Jacqueline
a 75 year history. Well done Bob, enjoy your spare time. Raphael, introduced Bruce together with a listing of some of
On Wednesday the 16th of September, we held our first those achievements. On accepting his certificate, he gave a
Group meeting since March. The evening was very well brief listing of anecdotes from his JP half century of service.
attended with 26 JPs eager to refresh and update their Maxine Chenoweth
knowledge. Mick Roche went through the many new or
updated documents that had come to light since the start of
the pandemic back in March.
Above from left to right: Trevor Burgemeister, Gerry Guerin, Bruce Eastick AM
and Jacqueline Raphael celebrating Bruce’s 50 continuous years with the RAJSA. cont. page 15
The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 14cont. from page 14
CENTRAL At this stage it looks like there will be the normal student
Although our operations were restricted by the virus, Central numbers in 2021 so the service will resume from February.
Group managed to have four meetings during the year. After Additional help from volunteers from any Group is always
the restrictions lifted, some of our members completed the welcome, so if any RAJSA members would like to assist,
COVID Marshal’s course and we introduced spaced seating contact David Poole on pooledavid0@gmail.com.
and restricted numbers. The restriction on numbers is the David Poole
most significant problem as our revised venue capacity is less
than those wishing to attend. FLEURIEU
On the 15th of July, a meeting titled “Exploring the Grey Areas” The Goolwa section of our Group re-opened on Tuesday, the
had a good attendance, even though it was on a different 22nd September after lockdown from COVID-19 restrictions.
day and time to our normal Thursdays. The grey areas are The Alexandrina Council at Goolwa took extra time to re-open
those situations where it’s not quite clear how best to proceed the Signing Room but all is now well with plenty of activity for
so there was good discussion and varying viewpoints put the Justices to handle. The Fleurieu Group held its AGM on
forward. Monday, the 23rd of November at Victor Harbor.
Central’s Annual General Meeting was conducted on Training Sessions are planned to re-start in the new year as
September the 17th and two members of the Serious and venues in our area are now available to handle numbers and
Organised Crime Branch spoke about the range of drugs COVID19 restrictions.
currently being found in South Australia, and the duties of The Group’s Christmas dinner will hopefully go ahead on
the JP who is present at the site where evidence is disposed Friday, the 4th December to wind up the year’s activities.
of. Most of us were surprised at the increasing variety and
The Fleurieu Group wish everyone a very Merry Christmas
quantities of drugs in the community; it seems there is no
and a Happy New Year.
limit to the ways humans will seek to alter their mind state.
John Woite
Most Signing Rooms were shut down for a lengthy period
during the year which left some of our members feeling a bit HILLS
rusty on procedures. Central met for an additional training
evening based on the Signing Room Learning Package on It is with pleasure that I present the 2019-2020 report for the
November the 12th. The combined experience in the room Hills Justices Group. The AGM in September last year led to
probably approached 100 years so the discussion was spirited very little change in governance of the Group. Margot Radford
and a great reminder to all on the intricacies of witnessing. is now our Secretary, Heather Hartley our Treasurer and lastly
Murray Henderson the former Chair. I would like place on
Our end of year dinner was to be held at the Earl of Leicester the record the excellent service the past committee and of
hotel in Parkside on November the 19th. However the Yvonne Ziesing, our former Treasurer. They left our Group in
lockdown forced it to be deferred until the 3rd of December. a very sound position and as such the new office holders
We hope to present Life Membership of Central Group to Geoff have chosen to continue the format of the past – two training
Richards in recognition of past service to, and leadership of, sessions a year, a guest speaker/quiz night and a Christmas
Central Group. Geoff is a well-known and respected member dinner. Perhaps the biggest change is moving to electronic
of the Justices community and the Group wished to mark our banking. Like all new things there will be issues however it is
debt to Geoff with this recognition. the way of the future.
Currently members from Central, Southern Suburbs and Last year the Christmas dinner was held at the Charleston
Holdfast & Districts support the JP service at Flinders Hotel and it was very well attended. Thank you to my wife
University at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Sue for organising a Christmas themed quiz – from my
and the Flinders Hub. The service was interrupted by the observations it worked very well. All was well after the dinner
virus shutdowns but for the period of operation, the service and we were looking forward to the Festive Season. That was
was highly patronised and very much appreciated by both until the Cudlee Creek bushfire and unfortunately, Heather
University staff and students. lost her house and Jon (Margot’s husband) became ill whilst
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fighting the fire. Under such circumstances I cannot thank With no trainers available for our October meeting, it was
Heather and Margot enough for their efforts. I reflect on what decided to have a “non-legal” guest speaker. We were
they have been through and are still going through – without extremely fortunate to have Mark Jones present on that night.
complaint they have carried on. This year our Christmas During his talk one could hear a pin drop as he spoke on his
dinner will be held at the Mount Torrens Hotel. experiences in Scotland, England, Europe and now in South
Under the guidance of the RAJSA, only one training sessions Australia as Country Fire Service (CFS) Chief Officer.
was held this year at Gumeracha. From what I am led to Our meeting on the 10th of November, which was our last for
believe our training session was the first face to face session 2020, was the HDJG’s AGM which had a Christmas theme. A
after COVID restrictions were eased. Thank you to Marlene for certificate for 50 years RAJSA membership will be presented
your excellent training session, they are first rate. to Don who is one of the Group’s few remaining foundation
I would like to thank members who have put their hands members.
up and volunteered to attend our signing room venues at As this will be my last report as HDJG Chair, I wish to thank the
Woodside and Gumeracha for two hours one day a month. RAJSA, Board and staff and fellow JPs for their friendship and
COVID certainly had an impact on our work as JPs. Thank guidance during the last three years.
you to Gordon Kay from the Adelaide Hills Business Centre A Merry Christmas and a prosperous virus free year 2021 to all.
for making his facilities available for our use at no cost. The
work at these signing rooms is not hard however it keeps up David Manning
our skills across a broad range of issues that we come across
MID NORTH
as JPs.
The AGM of the Mid North Group was held in Clare in
This year our major expenditure has been a donation to
September with all positions filled: Chairman- B Penna;
Heather following the loss of her home. Thank you to all
Secretary – I Howlett; Treasurer- L Bryksy
members for authorising this donation. As Chair the last
person I wish to thank is Malcolm for auditing our books – The Guest Speaker for our meeting was Garry Sims who spoke
your work as a JP, local councillor and auditor is very much on the development of the Clare Aerodrome since 2009. He
appreciated. began with the history of the Farrell Flat airfield and the need
for a new one in the mid north. Land became available and
In closing I reflect on our Group and our ages. We are not a
in 2010 a group applied for a Department of Transport grant
young group of people – if you know any younger person who
of $150,000 and earthworks started in November 2010.
has the skills and wants to become a JP please encourage
them all you can. We need more younger JPs for our group
to prosper.
All the best in your retirement from JP duties Margaret Seager,
you have provided long and valuable service to the public of
South Australia. I would also like to wish Bill Tappscott well in
his retirement from JP duties. Like Margaret, you have also
provided long and valuable service.
Lastly, compliments of the season to everyone.
Don Barrett
HOLDFAST & DISTRICTS
Finally, the “forgotten” year of 2020 is coming to an end and
hopefully with COVID restrictions being relaxed, we will have
an “almost” normal 2021 year. Club Marion is now again
able to host our meetings which will continue to be on the
2nd Tuesday in the months of February, April, June, August, Above: Don Griffiths receiving his 50 year continuous
October, and November. membership certificate from Gerry Guerin.
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The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 16cont. from page 16
In 2011 major earthworks for the strip and a runway were PARA DISTRICTS
completed and a further donation from the Clare Rodeo group Our second meeting for the year, the AGM, successfully took
of $27,000 was given, enabling Greg Pulford to design the place in August with a reasonable turn out of members eager to
unique main building. In 2012 a cross strip was designed get back into things after the lockdown. The existing Executive
and solar panels and batteries were planned for. In 2014 a was re-elected unopposed: Ray Hicks (Chair), Marlene Haese
bitumen area and fencing were completed and the aerodrome (Deputy Chair/Social Coordinator), Anne Porter (Treasurer) and
was officially opened. In 2017 a further series of grants were Paul Hawkes (Secretary). The tradition of holding a quiz night
obtained allowing for the bituminising of the strip and lighting with family and friends after the AGM had to be abandoned
to proceed. In January 2020, the solar was upgraded and all this year because of COVID considerations. Instead, we had
grant money expended. In September 2020, the Royal Flying a training session on dealing with difficult people/situations.
Doctor Service used the strip for the first time. An incredible Marlene Haese, as usual, led an extremely helpful discussion.
amount of voluntary work has gone into the development of
this very valuable community project. Our October meeting was the first ‘ordinary’ meeting since
February and this felt much more like a return to a (slightly
Ro Wood
new) normal. There were some issues with the venue, so a
NORTH-EASTERN last-minute re-arrangement was required which was 99%
successful. A masterclass was then conducted by our “go-
COVID-19 restrictions meant we had to cancel several to” trainer which dealt with Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
meetings/training nights and social outings in 2020 with a bonus revision on the subject dealt with in the August
however, we did enjoy three Guest Speakers: John Duval training session.
on the Darwin to Adelaide World Solar Challenge; Matthew
Kelly from Goldsborough Financial Services on Retirement Now, as the year stutters to an end we look forward to our
Accommodation & Aged Care Options; and antique dealer December meeting which will be our Christmas Dinner catch
John Foumakis, who gave appraisals on treasured items up on the 14th of December. Next year the schedule of
brought along by members. A training night was conducted meetings will be as normal, well old normal. The first meeting
in September when Paddy McKay SJ facilitated a Refresher will be on Monday the 15th of February and then the third
Quiz with a different format – Justices Bingo with Malcolm Monday of every other month.
McKay in charge of the numbers. It was both educational Wishing you all a safe Christmas and a normal New Year.
and entertaining. We were also very lucky that our annual
Paul Hawkes
Christmas dinner at The Nor East Bistro was able to go ahead.
Subject to COVID-19 restrictions, we are planning our usual PORT ADELAIDE & DISTRICTS
calendar of Group meetings for 2021 and hope to secure The committee of the Port Adelaide and Districts Justices
interesting guest speakers. Group met on the 5th of November and after cancelling our
Four Professional Development sessions will again be conducted, October meeting due to COVID restrictions, we made plans to
hopefully with two being topics facilitated by the Association’s hold our AGM on the 7th of December at the Bartley Tavern.
PDC trainers and the other two ‘in-house’ sharing sessions. Members were invited to choose a two course meal from a
set menu at a subsidised cost of $25 per head which will be
Bi-monthly Group meetings and training sessions are
served at 6pm.
conducted in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 at North East Community
House, 27-31 Queensborough Avenue, Hillcrest and Our Guest Speaker for the evening will be RAJSA Vice
commence at 7.30pm. The first meeting in 2021 will be on Patron, The Honourable Chris Kourakis SC, Chief Justice of
Tuesday the 9th of February at 7.30pm. the Supreme Court. Hopefully, we will welcome three new
members at this meeting.
NESJG Members extend best wishes to all for a happy
Christmas and safe New Year. We will then bid farewell to 2020 and look forward to a brighter
Rita Inwood 2021 with our first meeting scheduled for the 15th of February.
This will be an RAJSA training night on Statutory Declarations
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The Honorary Magistrate December 2020 17cont. from page 17
and Affidavits with a brief session on how to access the RAJSA the JPs present were extremely pleased with our new venue
website and the AGD JP Portal. The November newsletter has - if the courts stay closed we will be using Elizabeth House
been sent out to members with precise details of the AGM and as our future venue.
this newsletter is now posted on the RAJSA website for you We had a good turn-out of JPs attending – 18 and two
to read. guests, and we managed to provide refreshments after the
We are pleased to report that the JP rosters for West Lakes meeting, COVID-19 restrictions followed!
and Semaphore libraries are now operating and are extremely The two JPs who work at the Seaford Library commented
busy. Courts and council offices have remained closed that there has been an increase in the amount of people in
to JP services. Throughout the year, some of our JPs have the area needing a JP, so an increase in hours has been put
continued working with patients at the Queen Elizabeth forward, sanctioned by Library staff and implemented. JPs
and Royal Adelaide Hospitals, as well as local nursing will now sit at Seaford Library on Tuesdays from 10am to
homes. Priscilla Henderson has been kindly co-ordinating 1pm – an increase of one hour.
this roster.
Members were then asked if they wanted to have a
On behalf of the committee and members of the PADJ Group, I Christmas celebration dinner at The Aussie Inn. The vote
would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Christmas was unanimous, and a date of the 25th of November was
as this sad year comes to a close, and hope that all of you will chosen. Our thanks go to Sylvia Newton who has organised
be able to spend some precious family time together over the and hosted our Christmas brunch for the past 10 years but
Christmas and New Year period. I am happy to report that my who now finds it a little onerous.
husband and I have booked a trip to Canberra to spend special
moments with our daughter and her family at this time. During these rather weird COVID times, we have had three
members resign their JP duties, and unfortunately one
Joy Nicholas death. Our thanks go to James Anthony, Brian Griggs and
Mary Walters for their support during these many years, and
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
our condolences go to Derek Padbury’s family on their loss.
Since our last Groups’ meeting in August, we have managed
It seems that the Courts Administration Authority are re-visiting
to have our AGM. Our normal venue is the Christies Beach
the subject of when or if JPs will be returning to their duties
Magistrates Courts but as all courts are closed to JPs, we
at courts around South Australia, so at this stage we are still
had to find an alternative venue. Our Chairperson, Graeme
in limbo.
Daniels, is heavily involved with Elizabeth House and
managed to secure a room large enough for us to use. The Sandy Low
AGM took place on Monday, the 19th of October and all of
Left: Lynne Aquilina,
Brenton Gill, Guest
Speaker Tyneil
Flaherty and Anita
Rubini at the Holdfast
AGM & Christmas
dinner (before
lockdown!)
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