The earliest
recorded Societies of St. George were formed in America before the War of Independence. In
New York (1770), Philadelphia (1772), & Charleston (1773). The aims were to give
assistance to British Immigrants who “stayed on”.
Many more
Societies continued to form in cities all
over America and Canada. Melbourne founded its own Society of St. George in 1848. In
England the first Royal Society of St. George was established in London in 1894, gaining
distinction with Queen Victoria as the first Royal Patron. Since then the reigning Monarch
has been the Society’s Patron. In 1902 King Edward VII granted the use of the prefix
“Royal”, and in 1963 a Royal Charter of Incorporation was signed by Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II. In 1904 Melbourne became a Branch of the Royal Society of St. George,
which has become the Premier Patriotic Society of England with some 80 branches around the
world.
The
Aims of the Society are:
- To bear true allegiance to Her Majesty
The Queen her heirs and successors;
- To foster the love of England and
the Commonwealth by spreading the knowledge of English history, traditions and ideals;
- To keep fresh the memory of those in
all walks of life who have served England or the Commonwealth in the past, in order to
inspire leadership in the future;
- To combat all activities likely to
undermine the strength of England and the Commonwealth.
- To further English interests
everywhere, to ensure that St. George’s Day is properly celebrated and to provide
focal points throughout the world where English men and women may gather together.
- To continue the traditional St. George
benevolence by donating to worthy charities.
Membership of the Society is open to:
· English men and English women wherever
born.
· Sons and Daughters of Members who are
citizens of a nation of the Commonwealth.
· Spouses of members.
· Persons approved by the Council of the
Society.
Enquiries regarding membership may be
made of Mrs. Ann Brewer Tel. 9509 6071
Basket Luncheon
(Ladies Group) on the second Wednesday of each month - February to December at ESU House.
Christmas
Dinner in December at ESU House.
Trafalgar Day
Luncheon in October, at the Naval and Military Club, City.
Contacts
for further information on functions and bookings:
Ladies Group: Mrs. Ann Brewer -Tel. 9509 6071
All Other: Dr Gwendoline Carlos - Tel 9801 5060
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