Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.
By now you will probably know that Margaret Farry-Williams passed away on Saturday October 15. For as long as I can remember I have known Margaret. I can think of many adjectives to describe her like, dignified, generous, distinguished, loyal, devoted, passionate and many more, but they all fall …
Click on the link below to read an article from Otago Settlers News, written by Major Anthony George titled "In My Father's Footsteps", where he explores his family's military history and Lebanese roots. Tony George - In My Father's Footsteps
Sean Brosnahan, who is a prominent historian with Toitu Otago Early Settlers Museum in Dunedin, met recently with the Cedars of Lebanon Club Dunedin President Richard Joseph, to show him newspaper clippings he had researched relating to Lebanese (often referred to as Assyrians) early immigrants to Otago. Sean commented …
The Boys - Out for lunch to celebrate George Barbara's 73rd birthday. Left to Right: Emile Raad, Peter Palmer, George Barbara, Paul Rowcroft, Martin George, Michael Nidd, Richard Joseph
Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Last year I delivered a verbal report as the club had been in recess in 2019. We are pleased to say that we are now back operating under our normal modus operandi. Please use link to download full document Presidents Report as PDF file
This is Martin and Denise George’s granddaughter Marabella presenting to her school class on the Lebanese culture. As you will see when you view the video she did a huge amount of work to prepare for the presentation. A wonderful achievement for one so young and heartening to see …
We are so proud of Margaret Farry who has been honoured with an MNZM for services to the fashion industry and charitable fundraising. Margaret established and operated Vanity Walk, an iconic business which affected the lives of thousands of people, as well as the fashion industry in Dunedin, Auckland …
As has been the custom for a number years now, our president Richard Joseph together with his wife Lyn, laid a wreath on behalf of the Dunedin Lebanese community at the ANZAC dawn service. The colours in the wreath mirror the colours of the Lebanese flag. Furthermore, there are parallels …
COL Club Dunedin, President Richard Joseph at the launch of the compilation book Otepoti We are Dunedin to mark the closure of Race Relations Week.
Congratulations Adam La Hood on your appointment as the Otago Polytech's new Board Chairman. We wish you every success in this new role and we know they will benefit greatly by having your leadership. Click on the below link to read the article in the ODT. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/strong-polytech-identity-leader%E2%80%99s-focus