1957 - 2007

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Slovenian Association Sydney - 50 Years
Changes to the Club's Environment
In 1998, a parcel of the club's land was sold for industrial subdivision. The proceeds
of the sale was to fund some necessary updates to the premises.
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary, the Slovene Association Sydney, developed
'Prešeren Park', named after France Prešeren, the club’s historical and symbolic
patron. In the park are planted some tree specimens reminiscent of those found
in the forests of Slovenia. Symbolically, a ‘kozolec’ (hay/corn drying rack) stands
in full view.
In June 2006, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary
of the Slovenian independence, in 'Preseren Park' a shrine
- 'kapelica v cast Mariji Pomagaj', was unveiled by Alfred
Breznik, the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of
Slovenia and blessed by Fr. Valerijan Jenko, OFM, OAM.
The occasion was marked by the presence and performance
of the octet ZVEN from Domžale.