HASA NSW

Historical Archives for Slovenian Australians

HASA NSW was registered 9 February 2003 as a charity to operate exclusively for the safeguarding of historical records of the Slovenian community in NSW and the promotion of the Slovenian culture. The launch of the Historical Archives took place on 3 April 2003, with an exhibition and presentation of the book “Sadovi slovenske dediščine” – “The Fruits of our Slovenian Heritage”. It covers the highlights of the community's history and the achievements of the Slovenian there are 150 to 200 Slovenian families, altogether about 500 people. The association was firmly established in 1971. From the beginning the focus of activities was cultural: Slovenian language school, folkloric dancing, participating in multicultural events such as parades and exhibitions. A notable community event was “kmečka ohcet”, which was organized with the assistance of Slovenian NSW associations and received public exposure on the Australian media. In 1982 the club purchased the Anglican church, hall and residential house, with the understanding that the church will be maintained in good order. Today the association is the owner of the Church of All Saints, visited by p. Jenko Valerijan from Sydney every fortnight, clubhouse and hall and 4 bowling alleys. The members meet after mass, read in the club library, play billiards and rehearse singing. The club has the ensemble Lipa and a mixed church choir.

HASA NSW
P.O. 280
Merrylands, NSW 2160, Australia
Ph 02 9637 7147
Fax 02 9682 7692
President: p. Darko Žnidaršič

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