AROUND THE IRISH SCENE A golden moment Left: Congratulations to Paddy Malones venue manager and all round nice guy Jason Cox and his "beautiful fiance" Sammy McDermott after he recently got down on one knee and popped the question!
Gold town and good times Above: Galway couple Ian and Tamar Jordon enjoyed a peaceful weekend trip to the historic (and picturesque) town of York, WA’s first inland town, and a major pit stop for prospectors making their way to Kalgoorlie and the goldfields.
Golden anniversary Above: Liz and Aidan McDonald (centre) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Scarborough recently. The couple were married in Dublin on the 31st July 1971 and had a lovely night to mark the occasion, with daughter Eilish (top right) and close friends.
More top brass than gold Left: Robert (Bob) O’Connor is originally from Limerick but has proudly called Perth home more than 50 years. A former member of the American Air Force and detective with WA Police Bob is an active member of the North Beach Sub-Branch of the Returned and Service League of Western Australia and enjoys the comradeship it offers him, and all its members. As well as comradery and support for its members the sub-branch – founded in 1945 – has plenty to keep its members busy and engaged if they want. Some of the activities if offers include walking, kayaking and cycling groups on Wednesdays and Fridays at Hillarys Marina, followed by coffee. They often go on day tours to sites of military and social importance around Perth as well as ‘tours of duty’ such as a recent visit to Darwin, which has a rich military history. The North Beach RSL also work in the community, support schools with Anzac Day and Remembrance Day events and provide welfare and help members through home and hospital visits and many other ways. Sub-Branch President John Rolfe said “serving or ex serving services personnel are always welcome to make enquiries or attend our meetings”. The North Beach RSL meet at the North Beach Bowling Club, 7 Kitchener St, North Beach on the second Monday of each month, except January, with meeting commencing at 16:00, followed by a meal. For more info go to https://northbeach-rsl.asn.au/
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