A group including Chris went to see the Chega! Exhibition in the old Balide gaol. The Museum details many of the nightmares experienced by East Timorese people during World War II, and during the Invasion and Occupation which ended in 1999. It is a deeply moving multi-media experience, giving people the chance to reflect on the…
ATLAS Timorese employee Vitál de Jesus gave Chris some lessons in how to make crosses in the woodwork project. Chris saw how hard Vitál works and how proficient he has become in this promising venture. The saw and sander Vitál uses both get hot very quickly so he has to stop often, thus slowing down…
In February, Chris Scharf visited Timor-Leste on behalf of ATLAS. He was there for two months, meeting those involved in ATLAS projects, assessing the work being done on the ground and making recommendations to the ATLAS Board. He also looked at other projects which are helping to stabilise Timor-Leste, provide employment and build on existing…
The people of Timor-Leste have observed many anniversaries this past year. It is 40 years since the first Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, which occurred on November 28, 1975. At that time, the Indonesian military was assembling to invade the territory. Portugal had abandoned Timor in August and the Australian…
Progress is evident in the building of the new kitchen at St Therese’s Orphanage, Maubara. Thanks to the untiring efforts of the Carmelite Sisters and the generosity of ATLAS donors, the building is half way to being complete. This necessary addition to the Orphanage will benefit the children and staff of St Therese’s…
ATLAS was founded in memory of Paddy Kenneally, an Australian commando who was forever grateful to the Timorese for the assistance they gave Australia during World War II. Paddy always said: “All we ever brought them was misery.” Other soldiers described the loyalty they found in the Portuguese Timorese. Archie Campbell wrote of…
Welcome to the ATLAS September Newsletter. Download it here: ATLAS-Newsletter-Sept2015 Timor Time was a wonderful event. on September 27th. The newsletter will fill you in…. You can have this newsletter sent to you by email if you wish. Subscribe by joining our newsletter using the form on this page.
An Information Day for ATLAS, (Australia Timor-Leste Advancement Society), which included a most enjoyable dinner, was held on Sunday 27th September at Dooleys Catholic Club Lidcombe. The Board and Committee of ATLAS organised the event, and the 200 people who attended enjoyed with them an afternoon of “Timor Time”. Patrons were welcomed with two traditional…
St Marys Parish Hall is a-buzz every Thursday morning St Marys Craft Club with the sound of chatter, the clack of knitting needles and the whizz of crochet hooks! The Craft club is in action, producing all sorts of colourful rugs and beautiful knitted garments from jumpers to beanies. Here is a place of companionship…
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