Tahmoor
Population: 4340 (Council
statistics, 2001)
Tahmoor was originally traversed
by European settlers as early as 1798 - a party led by John Wilson, although it
is probable that he had been here before. Wilson was a colourful character,
ex-convict, who went 'wild' and travelled with the aborigines for some years in
the bush, only to return to the colony at Sydney and act as guide for early
explorations south of 'The Cowpastures'. There is no doubt he passed through
Tahmoor, on to Bargo and near to the present Mittagong in the Highlands. It is
also probable he knew the (Gundagarra) aboriginal peoples who originally lived
in this area, and from whom the town's name today is derived.
The word 'tahmoor' is said to be
either the name for the ceremonial mound the aborigines used for some of their
ceremonies, or the aboriginal name for the 'bronzewing pigeon' found in these
parts.
THE LIONS
CLUB OF TAHMOOR
(MD 201/N2 Region 6 - Zone
11)
The Lions Club of Tahmoor was
formed on 3rd March 1972 and Chartered on 31st August of
the same year, being responsible for many improvements to the community life of
our town and the surrounding District.
Tahmoor is a small village
situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, in the Wollondilly
Shire, between Picton and Mittagong. Surrounding villages include Bargo,
Thirlmere, Picton and Hilltop The Club whilst it carries the name of The Lions
Club of Tahmoor has served the entire Wollondilly Shire for over 35 years.
Some of our service activities
have included:-
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Support for Childhood Cancer Research.
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Establishment of the Lions Park and Rose Garden in Tahmoor.
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Purchase of six wheelchairs for local residents.
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Financial support for Ebenezer Lodge at Bargo.
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Support to Queen Victoria Hospital, Picton.
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Purchase of Wigs for cancer patients attending the Liverpool Wig
Library.
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Support for Riding for the Disabled.
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Wollondilly Seniors Friendship Group.
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Pheasants Nest Rural Bushfire Brigade.
Ø
Yanderra Rural Bushfire Brigade.
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Distribution of community christmas hampers to needy persons.
YOUTH PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED
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Support for all local schools in the area.
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High School Scholarships.
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Lions Youth of the Year Quest.
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Lions High School Deaf Camp.
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Picton Youth Haven.
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Kids off the Street .
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Drug awareness campaigns.
We meet every month on the first
Tuesday for Dinner at the Wollondilly RSL Hall, Mason Street Thirlmere, and
the Third Tuesday for a business meeting.
Our current
membership totals 18 Active members.
IN APPRECIATION
In
recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion
Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere,
the Lions Club of TAHMOOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES, MD 201/N2. proudly displays the flag of
Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the
Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the
Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1
(Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the
Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already
set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a
message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE
SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this
means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or
what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which
needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even
give you some tips on that!
