Rotary in AustraliaThe Rotary Club of Melbourne was the first Rotary club to be chartered in Australia in 1921 and by 1947 the number of clubs had grown to 92 with 3600 members. For more information Google www.australiaclubs.org
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Angus Mitchell,1948 Melbourne, Clem Renouf, 1978, Buderim, Royce Abbey, 1988, Melbourne
and Glen W Kinross, 1997, Brisbane
Daylesford's dual Past President Colin Lelean (deceased)
with old time friend and Rotary colleague, Past District Governor, Past World President Royce Abbey.
For information re: the Royce Abbey Awards Program which was established to recognise newer Club members who show enthusiasm and commitment to the ideals of Rotary and the Royce and Jean Abbey Endowment Fund which is used for Humanitarian projects to enhance the skills and knowledge of university teachers, foresters, food producers, agricultural and environmental researchers from developing countries, Google District 9800 Foundation.