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The White Eagle House is operated by the Polish Community Association in Geelong Inc.

The first large influx of Polish migrants to Australia and to Geelong began in 1949, four years after the WW2. In the early fifties and sixties, the Polish community in Geelong was quite large, over 3,000 people. They soon organised themselves and set up their organisations: Polish Saturday schools, Polish dance groups, choirs and scout groups in an endeavour to maintain their Polish culture and handing it down to their children, while, at the same time, contributing to the development of their newly adopted country. Very soon, the organisations that were established in Geelong raised enough funds to purchase properties in Geelong. The first two were the Millennium Polish House in Malop St and the other was the Polish Ex‐servicemen’s Association Hall in Ryrie St. In the late 70’s the Malop St property was sold and a disused ball‐bearing factory was purchased in Fellmongers Rd Breakwater.

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Responsible Gambling

This venue is an integral part of its community.

The management is committed to the wellbeing of its patrons, employees and the wider community that it serves.

We strive to deliver all our services in a responsible and sustainable manner. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct. The Code is designed to assist the management and staff to provide gambling in a socially rewarding, enjoyable and responsible manner. A venue RSG Manager has been appointed to ensure compliance with the Code and the Self-exclusion Program at this venue, and a Nominated Person is always available to assist patrons with responsible gambling matters.

To read our code in English or other major community languages
English Link

https://www.whiteeaglehouse.com.au/media/1156/pca-responsible-service-of-gaming.pdf

List if Committee Members

Board Member
GRAZYNA BRZOSTOWSKI

GRAZYNA BRZOSTOWSKI

PRESIDENT

I grew up in Poland and after graduating as a teacher, I worked for a number of years in the Primary schools and Kindergartens.
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HALINA ZYCHLA

HALINA ZYCHLA

VICE PRESIDENT

I was born in Germany of Polish parents and migrated to Australia in 1950 with my parents when I was 4 years old.
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HENRY SZKUTA

HENRY SZKUTA

SECRETARY

I migrated to Australia in 1950, together with my parents and two sisters when I was two years old, from Germany as Polish “Displaced People”.
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JACK KARPINSKI

JACK KARPINSKI

TREASURER

Treasurer at White Eagle House
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FRANK DEFINSKI

FRANK DEFINSKI

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I was born in Geelong of Polish immigrants who arrived in Australia in 1950.
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MARIA KRYWULT

MARIA KRYWULT

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I was born in Poland and arrived in Australia in the early 1980’s during the Solidarity uprising in Poland.
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HALINA BLASZCZYK

HALINA BLASZCZYK

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I migrated to Australia with my husband and two daughters in 1983 through the Family Reunion Program.
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ROMAN (RAY) MATCZAK

ROMAN (RAY) MATCZAK

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I have been a member of the Polish Community Association in Geelong for over 30 years and a member of the Committee for around 27 years.
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FRANK DEFINSKI

KRYSTYNA MATCZAK

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I have been a proud member of the Polish Community Association in Geelong for over 30 years.
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MARIA KRYWULT

BRONISLAW SIWICKI

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I migrated to Australia with my wife, two daughters and two sons in 1982 through the Family Reunion Program.
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