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Sydney Singing (1991 Edition)

Sydney, Australia, NSW

Sat, Sep 20, ’25

The 12th annual Sydney All-Day Singing was held in the Booler Community Centre in Sydney, Australia. Ruby Foster led 135 as the opening song. The class was called to order by Caitlin McHugh, who gave an Acknowledgement of Country, welcomed everyone to the singing and introduced the following appointed officers: Chairperson—Caitlin McHugh; Secretary—Meg Quinlisk; Chaplain—Lachlan Warner; Treasurer—Caro Wormell. Lachlan Warner offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Thomas MacDonald 73b; Natalie Sims 32t; Caitlin McHugh 311; Shawn Whelan 171; Chris Phillips 312b; Meg Quinlisk 437; Ruby Foster 117; Thomas MacDonald 188; Natalie Sims 89; Caitlin McHugh 81t; Shawn Whelan 47t; Chris Phillips 189; Meg Quinlisk and Lachlan Warner 323b; Ruby Foster 417; Thomas MacDonald 406; Natalie Sims 290; Caitlin McHugh 173; Shawn Whelan 217; Chris Phillips 32b.

RECESS

Meg Quinlisk led 266 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Ruby Foster 191; Natalie Sims 222; Caitlin McHugh 213b; Shawn Whelan 224; Thomas MacDonald 183; Chris Phillips 110; Meg Quinlisk 478; Ruby Foster 204; Natalie Sims 540; Caitlin McHugh 354t; Shawn Whelan 319; Thomas MacDonald 331; Chris Phillips 513; Meg Quinlisk 438; Ruby Foster 551; Natalie Sims 542; Caitlin McHugh 215; Shawn Whelan 546. Lachlan Warner offered a blessing before the meal.

LUNCH

Thomas MacDonald led 280 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Caro Wormell 282; Shawn Whelan 454; Meg Quinlisk 474; Lachlan Warner and Shawn Whelan 40; Ruby Foster 524; Natalie Sims 532; Caitlin McHugh 277.

The memorial lesson was conducted by Lachlan Warner. The following sick and shut-ins were named: Beth Warner, Jessie Quigley. The following deceased were remembered and honoured: Anthony Bendall, Mike Hinton, Michelle Cook, Moi Chen, Kathleen Wise, Sable. Lachlan Warner led 47b.

Leaders: Thomas MacDonald 242; Caro Wormell 504; Shawn Whelan 320; Meg Quinlisk and Ruby Foster 254; Ruby Foster 263; Natalie Sims 236; Caitlin McHugh 284.

RECESS

Thomas MacDonald led 304 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Caro Wormell 198; Chris Phillips 300; Shawn Whelan 567; Caitlin McHugh and Theresa Winters 268; Meg Quinlisk 550; Ruby Foster 545; Natalie Sims 506; Lachlan Warner 49t; Elaena Gardner 142; Thomas MacDonald 227; Caro Wormell 547; Chris Phillips 313b; Shawn Whelan 475; Natalie Sims 48t; Meg Quinlisk 494.

Caitlin McHugh thanked all those who contributed to the all-day singing. The Secretary reported that seventeen singers from two states had sung seventy-seven songs led by eleven leaders. The Treasurer reported that the costs of the singing had been met by donations and the surplus will be put toward the purchase of new books. Announcements were made.

Caitlin McHugh led 148 as the closing song. Lachlan Warner offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson—Caitlin McHugh; Secretary—Meg Quinlisk