Re: [Goanet] Keeping the memory of the SS Tilawa alive
Thanks Mervyn. I will attach i to my memoirs. It seems that the end bit of your poem is missing. Would like to have it. Darrell. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 07:49:53 PM GMT+3, Mervyn Maciel wrote: Sharing my letter to the Editor which has appeared in the latest issue of old africa magazine. Mervyn ISSUE No.109 October-November 2023 OLD AFRICA 6 would be of interest for pilots, students or even passengers. Dr Anahied Gafar, Khartoum. Sudan Dear Editor, As you must know by now, everything stops with me whenever a copy of Old Africa turns up. Today is such a day! I was delighted to read the article, “To East Africa by Sea” by Michael Sparrow. What caught my eyes even more, was the photo of the B.I. liner, the AMRA on which I travelled from Bombay to Mombasa in 1947. It revived so many near-lost memories. Most of the Goan Civil Servants from East Africa, (Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika) were entitled to overseas leave with FREE second class passages for themselves and their families to either Bombay or Goa (where most of us headed to). Travelling on the AMRA was more like a ‘HOME FROM HOME’ as both the Purser and Assistant Purser were Goans - so too were most of the cabin boys. The fact that I loved singing and dancing made me a rather popular passenger on the voyage. I am lucky in that I don’t suffer from seasickness. I enjoyed the voyage immensely and did full justice to the food and drink. Since I entertained the passengers with my singing, I was never short of a drink either. My cup was forever overflowing! Later on after my marriage and subsequent promotion, I was entitled to First Class Passages for my entire family and myself. I can still recall the stops at Mahe in the Seychelles where we were allowed to disembark and tour the town and buy the assortment of curios that were available. It is only during the conflict between India and Portugal that our ship was not allowed to land in Marmagoa and instead, we had to go all the way via Karachi but were not allowed to disembark, so I saw very little of Karachi except for the port! My wife and children enjoyed the voyages immensely and the kids were always fussed over by the captain and some of his staff. Travelling by sea also brings back sad memories for me personally since it was on such a voyage during World War II, that I lost my entire family (Dad, step-Mum and three very young children - two girls aged three years and three months respectively and a boy just one year old - a devastating blow for us all as my two brothers and I were still at school in British India and became orphans overnight. Thanks to a kindly maternal grandfather, we were all supported until we’d finished our schooling. It is sad that the tragic case of the sinking of the SS TILAWA seems to have been almost forgotten altogether. Thanks to a friend, Emile Solanki from Toronto and his father Kash, from Leicester, we are determined to keep the memory of the TILAWA alive. Towards this end, a commemoration was held in Bombay in November last year, which sadly I was unable to attend and at which the Chief Guest was the Deputy British High Commissioner in Bombay, who, at the conclusion of his speech, read out a poem I’d composed as a 14-year old schoolboy to mark the sad loss of my entire family. I very much hope that the story of the SS TILAWA will be kept alive, if only to honour the memory of my late family and many others who perished when two Japanese torpedoes were fired at this passenger ship in November 1942. Here in London, we are hoping to hold a similar commemoration at the Maritime Museum in Greenwich on the very day in November this year. Mervyn Maciel, Sutton, Surrey The following poem was composed by Mervyn Maciel in 1944 on the second anniversary of his family’s tragic death in the torpedoed SS TILAWA. MEMORIAM by Mervyn Maciel My mother was snatched at too early an age My father soon followed that same old stage, And left us three brothers quite helpless and alone, To bear the yoke that they had borne. My mother’s death took place at home Where all of us did weep and mourn; But my father’s was a death at sea, It tore our hearts and orphaned three! My Dad with step-mum and children three, Was sailing to Africa full of glee; He smilingly said, “I’ll come | | Virus-free.www.avast.com |
[Goanet] TRIBUTES: Avito Moniz, S Valmiki Faleiro
TRIBUTES: Avito Moniz, S Valmiki Faleiro AVITO MONIZ. Of Curtorim (Goa) and USA. Please join a Funeral Mass on October 12, 2023 at 10 am (Los Angeles time) at the American Martyrs Church. Reception to follow in O'Donnell Hall. We invite you to join our PanCAN team Avito's Legacy for a walk in April 2024 or to make a donation in memory of Avito. Live stream link - https://www.americanmartyrs.org/livestream-funerals-memorials/ This is on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 at 10 am LA time, which should be 10.30 pm IST. Avito's brother Egidio (Egi) Moniz wrote from Brazil in mid-September: "Avito passed away peacefully in his sleep. Since November he had been battling pancreatic cancer. Please say a prayer for his soul and for the rest of the family." * * * A Portuguese hymn ... at the Holy Spirit Church, Margão, Goa This hymn is popular in Margão, sung at the time of a death. This is from the funeral of my colleague and senior, Valmiki Faleiro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YAK2wI-Gvo -- FN * +91-9822122436 * 784 Saligao 403511 Bardez Goa
[Goanet] AIFF REPORTS: Potentially adverse conditions a good opportunity for Blue Tigers, says Sunil Chhetri + India go down to Palestine in a futsal cliff-hanger
Potentially adverse conditions a good opportunity for Blue Tigers, says Sunil Chhetri Soumo Ghosh AIFF Media Team KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: The Blue Tigers are eager to utilise the unique opportunity of playing in an 87,000-seater arena as an away team, as they gear up for their match against Malaysia in the Pestabola Merdeka 2023. India, who are placed 102 in the FIFA Rankings, will take on hosts Malaysia, ranked 134, on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, at 6.30 pm IST. Chhetri, who joined the national team on Tuesday night, said, “It feels good to be back in the national team after winning the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship. It will be different here, we are playing away from home, and we’ve heard of the hostile reception we could get on matchday. “But it’s not common for us to get to play such matches away from home, and this will be a very good opportunity for us to better our away record. It’s a good test, and we are all looking forward to it,” he said. The 39-year-old mercurial striker is aware of the history and weight that the name Merdeka carries, but is solely focused on the road ahead. “I know our past teams have done well in the Merdeka, and the more recent ones have not done as well. It’s an extremely important tournament for Malaysia, but we are only thinking about our first game right now. We need to focus on it and win the game, before thinking about other things,” he said. Malaysia is well known for its Indian diaspora, with around two million persons of Indian origin residing in the country. Chhetri hopes that out of the packed 87,000 fans at the Bukit Jalil, a sizeable number would be rooting for the Blue Tigers. “I’ve heard it would be a jam-packed stadium when we play, but I hope a few Indian fans are also there. Being Indians, we tend to get fans wherever we travel, so I hope all the Indian fans, whoever can afford the tickets, can make it to support us against Malaysia,” said Chhetri. The Blue Tigers travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, October 9, 2023, with a squad of 21 players, while defender Sandesh Jhingan and striker and captain Sunil Chhetri joined the team on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Earlier in the day, the Blue Tigers squad of 23 for the Merdeka Tournament was announced by the All India Football Federation. “We have a squad of 23 here in Malaysia, but four of our players – Anwar Ali, Subhasish Bose, Manvir Singh, and Brandon Fernandes – are carrying injuries from their club engagements,” said head coach Igor Stimac. India's match against Malaysia will be telecast live on Eurosport and streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel. __ India go down to Palestine in a futsal cliff-hanger India 5 (David Laltlansanga, 6’, 16’, Nikhil Mali, 14’, 16’, K Roluahpuia, 28’) lost to Palestine 6 (Mousa Harara, 3’, Zaher Alsamahi, 6’, Ahmed Mohammed, 20’, 34’, Ahmad Massriea, 23’) AIFF Media Team DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN: India’s hope of notching up their first win in an international futsal match got dashed when they went down to Palestine 5-6 in the third and final group league AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers encounter at the Dushanbe Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Playing in an international futsal tournament for the first time, India ended their campaign by losing all three matches in the group but raised enough hopes of coming back stronger in the near future. In the four-team group, India finished last, while Palestine grabbed the third spot on the basis of their win over India. Hosts Tajikistan and Myanmar are the two teams who qualified for the next phase. After a seesaw battle that saw the lead changing hands more than once, Palestine had the last laugh when they scored the winning goal through Imad Fahjan two minutes before the final whistle. India, who conceded two goals within five minutes of the start of the tie, struck back in grand fashion and led 4-3 after the 20-minute first half ended. However, India failed to sustain the momentum in the second session and allowed the rivals to penetrate their defence time and again resulting in Palestine finding the net three times in this period. India scored five goals and a few of them prompted the spectators to often cheer for the side, who ultimately ended up losing side. After Mousa Harara and Zaher Alsamahi put Palestine 2-0 up, David Laltlansanga reduced the margin with an accurate volley. In the 14th minute, Nikhil Mali looked cool as cucumbers when he tapped in a Sandeep Oraw to make it 2-2. It was the period when India were at their best. David Laltlansanga and Nikhil Mali scored two more to give India a 4-2 lead. The euphoria, however, didn’t last long as Palestine took charge to reduce the margin before the breather and then had it all the way in the final 20 minutes. India starting V: Augustin Savio D’mello, George MS Dawngliana, Lalsangkima, David Laltl
[Goanet] Keeping the memory of the SS Tilawa alive
Sharing my letter to the Editor which has appeared in the latest issue of old africa magazine. Mervyn ISSUE No.109 October-November 2023 OLD AFRICA 6 would be of interest for pilots, students or even passengers. Dr Anahied Gafar, Khartoum. Sudan Dear Editor, As you must know by now, everything stops with me whenever a copy of Old Africa turns up. Today is such a day! I was delighted to read the article, “To East Africa by Sea” by Michael Sparrow. What caught my eyes even more, was the photo of the B.I. liner, the AMRA on which I travelled from Bombay to Mombasa in 1947. It revived so many near-lost memories. Most of the Goan Civil Servants from East Africa, (Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika) were entitled to overseas leave with FREE second class passages for themselves and their families to either Bombay or Goa (where most of us headed to). Travelling on the AMRA was more like a ‘HOME FROM HOME’ as both the Purser and Assistant Purser were Goans - so too were most of the cabin boys. The fact that I loved singing and dancing made me a rather popular passenger on the voyage. I am lucky in that I don’t suffer from seasickness. I enjoyed the voyage immensely and did full justice to the food and drink. Since I entertained the passengers with my singing, I was never short of a drink either. My cup was forever overflowing! Later on after my marriage and subsequent promotion, I was entitled to First Class Passages for my entire family and myself. I can still recall the stops at Mahe in the Seychelles where we were allowed to disembark and tour the town and buy the assortment of curios that were available. It is only during the conflict between India and Portugal that our ship was not allowed to land in Marmagoa and instead, we had to go all the way via Karachi but were not allowed to disembark, so I saw very little of Karachi except for the port! My wife and children enjoyed the voyages immensely and the kids were always fussed over by the captain and some of his staff. Travelling by sea also brings back sad memories for me personally since it was on such a voyage during World War II, that I lost my entire family (Dad, step-Mum and three very young children - two girls aged three years and three months respectively and a boy just one year old - a devastating blow for us all as my two brothers and I were still at school in British India and became orphans overnight. Thanks to a kindly maternal grandfather, we were all supported until we’d finished our schooling. It is sad that the tragic case of the sinking of the SS TILAWA seems to have been almost forgotten altogether. Thanks to a friend, Emile Solanki from Toronto and his father Kash, from Leicester, we are determined to keep the memory of the TILAWA alive. Towards this end, a commemoration was held in Bombay in November last year, which sadly I was unable to attend and at which the Chief Guest was the Deputy British High Commissioner in Bombay, who, at the conclusion of his speech, read out a poem I’d composed as a 14-year old schoolboy to mark the sad loss of my entire family. I very much hope that the story of the SS TILAWA will be kept alive, if only to honour the memory of my late family and many others who perished when two Japanese torpedoes were fired at this passenger ship in November 1942. Here in London, we are hoping to hold a similar commemoration at the Maritime Museum in Greenwich on the very day in November this year. Mervyn Maciel, Sutton, Surrey The following poem was composed by Mervyn Maciel in 1944 on the second anniversary of his family’s tragic death in the torpedoed SS TILAWA. MEMORIAM by Mervyn Maciel My mother was snatched at too early an age My father soon followed that same old stage, And left us three brothers quite helpless and alone, To bear the yoke that they had borne. My mother’s death took place at home Where all of us did weep and mourn; But my father’s was a death at sea, It tore our hearts and orphaned three! My Dad with step-mum and children three, Was sailing to Africa full of glee; He smilingly said, “I’ll come
[Goanet] WATER STAGNATION AT MIRAMAR COASTAL BELT
Just while passing on the Dona Paula - Miramar highway one can see everyday large quantity of water stagnation presumably belonging to church authorities where a board is displayed of SOUTO MAYOR. This area falls just opposite to Landscape Martins Mansion at other side of main road at Caranzalem. The water accumulation is been seen quite a lot especially in this rainy weather as there is no outlet to the river. This area has turned into mosquitoes breathing menace and the residents are been complaining everyday but the authorities are least bothered and turning into Nelson eye. Similarly there are at many areas with similar patches of water accumulation all over Dona Paula where there is no water outlet. Many buildings are been coming up in these coastal low lying areas which should not have been permitted. See this photo of water accumulation at the Souto Mayor area where board is been displayed. Stephen Dias Social Activist 9422443110 Resident of Dona Paula 11th October 2023
[Goanet] Schedule for Thursday 12th October 2023
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love You can also watch CCR TV live on your smartphone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Thursday 12th October 2023 12:00 AM Rosary - Luminous Mysteries 12:27 AM Bhurgyanlem Angonn - Bhag 13 12:30 AM Literally Goa - Marianne de Nazareth interviewed by Frederick Noronha 12:56 AM Poem - Handi Khuris by Daisy Fernandes 1:00 AM Mass in Konkani for Wednesday 1:45 AM Synodal Journey with Mary - Benjamin Monserrate 1:55 AM Poem - Ostori by Sandhya Fernandes 2:00 AM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Uzvaddache Mister 2:26 AM Devachem Utor - Upodexok Avesor 02 -Vachpi Orlando D'Souza 2:34 AM Heads Held High - St. Britto High School 3:00 AM Global Goan - A 'Voice - Eps 3 4:00 AM Bhagevont Zuze Vazachem Novena Magnnem 4:02 AM Saint Robert Bellarmine - Quote 4:05 AM In conversation with Fr. Maverick - Pastoral care of persons with disabilty by Jovito Lopes 4:50 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 280 - VISVAS - Fr Pratap Naik sj 5:00 AM Career Options for 10th Std Students - Arts - Basil D'Cunha 5:26 AM Hymn - Sant Antoni Ixtta- Fr Seveille Antao OFM Cap 5:30 AM Kolakarachi bhett - Grizelda Nunes interviewed by Meena Goes 5:52 AM Fatima Saibinnichie Vinovnnem Devachim Svotontr Fr Edson Fernandes 6:08 AM Hymn - Ankvar Maie Mhoje - Fr Ubaldo Fernandes 6:16 AM Bible Project - Holy Spirit 6:20 AM Amchea Bapa…3 - Domnic Rodrigues 6:45 AM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 9 6:51 AM Our Father - Oraon 6:55 AM Sokalchem Magnnem Brestar - Week 1 & 3 7:00 AM Praise and Worship - Magno Menezes - SJVRC 7:28 AM Morning Prayer - Thursday Wk 1 & 3 7:31 AM Devachem Utor - Upodexok Avesor 03 -Vachpi Orlando D'Souza 7:37 AM Saint Teresa of Avila - Quote 7:38 AM Centenary of Legion of Mary 8:00 AM In conversation with Fr. Maverick - Pastoral care of persons with disabilty by Jovito Lopes 8:45 AM Pastoral Letter 2023-2024 - Deron Rodrigues in Konkani 9:00 AM Music - Vakhann'nni 2 followed by Povitr Atmeak Dispottem Magnnem 9:30 AM Kalliz Jezuche - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 9:57 AM Atmik Ekchar 10:00 AM Falling in Love - Media Lies - Hosted by Judie D'Cunha 10:27 AM Pope's intention in English 10:30 AM Dev vo Giresthkai - Talk by Cassino D'Costa 10:57 AM Saint Claire of Assisi - Quote 11:00 AM Magical Mollem - Talk by Runa Aggarwal 11:11 AM Talk: Voch ani Tum-vui Tuxench Kor - Manisha Pereira 11:15 AM Intercessions - English 11:22 AM Angelus - English 11:24 AM Hymn - Sorginchem Raj By Fr. John A Fernandes 11:30 AM Live Mass from Pilar 12:30 PM Daily Flash 12:33 PM Magnificat (English) 12:35 PM Jezuchea Nimannea Sat Utrancher Niyall - Br Malvino Alfonso OCD 1:02 PM Saint Teresa of Avila - Quote 1:05 PM Breaking Barriers through Dialogue - Mechanised Farming - by Jovito 1:55 PM Phishing in Troubled Waters - Cybercrime - Episode 1 2:30 PM Live Like St Paul - A Family Witness - Eps 3 2:56 PM Bhagevont Zuze Vazache mozotin Piddestam Khatir Magnnem 3:00 PM Prophetic Intercession 2 - Cyril John 3:24 PM Carlos Acutis - A song by Fr Eusico Pereira 3:30 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet - English 3:39 PM Saint Claire of Assisi - Quote 3:40 PM Resurrection, so what? - Erryl Alvares and group 3:53 PM What is Purgatory ? - Rev Alvison Fernandes 4:00 PM Rosary - Luminous Mysteries 4:27 PM Hymns - O.L. of Merces H.S. Merces 4:30 PM Senior Citizens Exercises - 6 4:54 PM Hymn - Sorginchem Raj By Fr. John A Fernandes 5:00 PM Career Guidance- Journalism - St Xaviers College 5:26 PM Psalm 72 5:30 PM Entrepreneur - Suraj George interviewed by Basil D'Cunha 5:55 PM Atmik Ekchar 5:56 PM Aimorechen Magnnem 6:00 PM Mass in Konkani 6:45 PM Synodal Journey with Mary - Fr Ashley Alphonso 6:57 PM Saint Teresa of Avila - Quote 7:00 PM Spiritual Freedom - A Talk by Alfwold Silveira 7:28 PM Poem - Bhukeleank Jevonn by Sandhya Fernandes 7:30 PM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Uzvaddache Mister 7:56 PM Bhurgeanchem magnnem aplea avoi-bapaik 8:00 PM The Dangers of an unforgiving heart - Edmund Antao 8:27 PM Prayer : Benedictus 8:30 PM Documentary on Senior Citizens - Fr. Leslie Rego 8:46 PM Carlos Acutis - A song by Fr Eusico Pereira 8:52 PM Devachem Utor - Upodexok Avesor 04 -Vachpi Orlando D'Souza 9:00 PM Adoration - Magno Menezes 10:22 PM Ratchem Magnem 10:32 PM Saint Claire of Assisi - Quote 10:35 PM Mea Culpa - Anjuna 11:53 PM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 24 Donations may be made to: Beneficiary name : CCR GOA MEDIA. Name of Bank : ICICI Bank Branch Name: Panaji Branch RTGS/NEFT Code : ICIC015 Savings Bank Account No : 262401000183
