An article from Lesley McCarthy, Flemington Kensington
Royce Abbey, member of Rotary Essendon and RI President 1988-1989 amassed an incredible array of gifts, mementos and memorabilia during his term in office.
Many of the memorabilia was stored and displayed in the Royce Abbey room at International House for many years, however, with a change in administration, this has now been dispersed. Over 300 items are now stored at the home of Peter Duras, member of Rotary Central Melbourne, a former member of RC Essendon.
These items are now being offered to Rotarians across Victoria who may wish to own a piece of history. A donation to the Royce and Jean Abbey Foundation is requested. A list of items and photos are available. These range from medals, plaques, plates, bowls, framed certificates, keys to the city, End Polio mementos and more.
Please contact Peter Duras 0413 599 121 peter.duras@bigpond.com or Lesley McCarthy 0417 532 259 Lillico2009@gmail.com for more information, photos or to arrange a visit to view.