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Qecember, 1951 .
Dear Members, ''(
As the festive season approaches, I would like to take the privilege again of
conveying to you through this page a Christmas message. This year, now drawing
rapid ~y to a close, has been a vital one in the history of the V.A.C.S., as it saw
the change-over from the old club rooms to our new quarters-a big job successfully
carried out by a humber of you, who unselfishly gave up hours of spare time to
join the working bees. Now the transformation is almost complete, the New Yaar
should ~ring with it the commencement of a new era for our club. The membership
is still increasing, which is a good sign of progress; the financial position is sound,
even though a large amount has been spent this year on bettering old serv ices to
members and providing a number of new ones.
Your Committee is always seeking ways and means of making the club more
beneficial to each member, so, if you have any ideas in this direction, please pass
them on to a committeeman, so that they can be discussed and perhaps used. Also,
if you have any grouches, get up on your feet and let us hear them, because, after
all, the average executive is not a mind reader, and cannot possibly know what you
are thinking . Or, if you want others to do the work because you are not energetic
enough yourself, do not be afraid to tell them what you want.
Finally, I would like to record here thanks to all who contributed to the
advancement of the V.A.C.S. this year, particularly Mr. B. A. Bennett in the dual
role of Secretary and Magazine Editor; Mr. M. R. Edwards, our Organiser, who
has the unenviable task of finding something to go on every Wednesday; our
Treasurer, Mr. A. B. Bresnahan; our Projectionists and Sound Engineers, who work
for our enjoyment every screening night; and not forgetting my Vice-President,
Mr. A. F. Bottomley, who dep•ltised for me on various occasions. To all these,
to every member and friend of the Society, and our friends in the clubs Interstate,
I say a Merry Christmas to you all, and happy and successful filming in 1952.
K. L. GREENWOOD.

along, too. Father Xmas will be there, with the sing ing of "Auld Lang Syne"
and everybody is invited. Bring the kids and the National Anthem.
with presents for all. Dancing, com- As there will be no issue of "Victorian
munity sing ing and novelty items will be Movie Makers" until the end of January,
the order of the night. By special ar- fixtures for that month are given on page
rangement, we have obtained the services 3 of this issue, and will be broadcast
of "The Amazing Kingsley," Master through 3AW on Sunday mornings at
Hypnotist, who will provide plenty of 1 0.30.
laughs. In closing, I would like to extend · to
A specia l Xmas supper will be served, al l readers a Very Merry Xmas and a
and the party will be brought to a close Bright and Happy New Year.

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