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“ I shall pass this way but once;Any good that I can do,Let me do now.For I shall not pass this way again” . Anon.
B O B PAVADI
Dorasamy “ Bob” Pavadai has passed from our midst, leaving a legacy for the sportsmen o f South Africa, in words and deeds, which few men have attained in their lifetimes. Life to Bob Pavadai, until his very last hours, represented a challenge not only to survive, but to make a success o f survival, not as individuals but as humanity.As Bob Pavadai often remarked, mankind’s ultimate attainment o f universal happiness was dependent on successful living. He further endorsed that there was only one way for mankind to succeed, and this was by helping others and doing good for humanity at large. He believed that if all men were to contribute their share to the upliftment o f humanity from the degradation and quagmire o f inferior existence, in which it found itself, mankind would attain the Nirvana o f supreme life on earth. Like Nehru, whom he fondly admired, he also believed that “ Success only comes to those who act bravely and boldly, and never to the timid.”Bob Pavadai’s life was lived on our rugged sportsfields, and meeting rooms o f mainly sporting organisations, as well as o f cultural, social and religious groups. By virtue o f being a founder o f many o f our sports bodies, and being at the helm of their development for over four decades. Bob Pavadai witnessed the vicissitudes that all such organisations encounter in their development. He saw lesser men enter and leave the portals o f sports administration, and worked with those who remained as comrades-in-arms, for the betterment and upliftment of our sport.The sporting needs o f our youth was his main concern, and to this end he would strive at every turn. Young men o f ability and enthusiasm who entered the arena of sports administration, he nurtured with the meticuiousness o f a father who was determined to make a success o f his children’s upbringing.
Bob Pavadai was one o f five brothers, three o f whom had been active in sports. The vista o f sports, which later opened into the vast arena o f sports and man’s recreational endeavours, came to Bob Pavadai on the soccer fields, and later spread to the realm o f cricket. Playing for the Moonlighters Football Club, led to selection for the Transvaal team during 1929 and 1930, and from there to representing Transvaal against the All India Football team.
In 1930 he was one o f the few young men in soccer administration who, together with the Rev. B.L.E. Sigamoney and others, founded the Witwatersrand Indian Football Association, and obtained the Natalspruit Sports Grounds as a home for Johannesburg’s Indian football, cricket and tennis enthusiasts.
He was appointed Assistant Manager to the Late S.L. Singh for the first soccer tour o f India which did not take place. However, he was destined to manage a non-White team out o f South Africa, and the opportunity came when, as Manager, he flew to Kenya with a representative non-White cricket team,'with Basil D ’Oliviera as Captain.
Bob Pavadai held some o f the highest posts in our sports organisations, such as being the first President o f the South African Cricket Board of Control, o f which he was a founder together with such men as M.R. Varachia and others, some twenty years ago. In football,in association with men such as the late Rev. Sigamoney, George Singh, Dan Twala, A.J. Albertyn and others, he helped to found the South African Soccer Federation.In the political field, during the early 1940’s, Bob Pavadai was an activist in the Indian Congress movement, and for a while, Secretary o f the Transvaal Indian Congress.
By social, cultural and religious spheres. Bob Pavadai played prominent roles in the development and progress, particularly of the Melrose Temple Organisation and the Transvaal Tamil Benefit Society, both o f which organisations had appointed him as a Trustee many years prior to his death.
Bob Pavadai has passed our way but once, and no more, and during his sojourn, this apostle o f human philantrophy; this man-of vision for the betterment o f his fellowmen’s lot, has done more for us, his successors and the inheritors o f his contributions, than most men ever dream o f or consciously contemplate.
He shall not pass this way again, and though he is no longer with us, the cherished memories o f his ideals and strivings, o f his firm helping hands, o f his resoluteness o f purpose, o f his wisdom in his guidance will remain with us, for as long as there is before us a challenge to survive and to succeed, for as long as there is a need to attain the ultimate in life.
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by HIRA LALA General Secretary.
On behalf of my committee 1 wish to place on record our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all those who have, in whatever little way, lent their unstinted support and assistance towards ensuring the success of the Amrit Bhowan Memorial Tournament.
At the outset, 1 also feel it incumbent upon myself to convey my thanks to the members of my committee who so admirably have converted my task from an organisational hazard to such a pleasant one to perform.
The sides we have invited to this event this year are all top- seeded ones in this country, and we can assure the participating centres that we are grateful to them for their willing co-operation to lend such great lustre to this tournament.
It is hardly necessary to emphasize the fact that our past tourneys have met with unqualified success, and the zeal exhibited has only inspired us to greater efforts.
Let us hope that this tournament will be characterised by a true spirit of sportsmanship, both on and off the field, and let us be mindful of the ALL IMPORTANT FACT that real greatness lies more in the striving to win that in the winning itself.
In conclusion, 1 wish to appeal to the public to donate generously, as the funds of this tournament are used to award bursaries and scholarships to deserving students.
Best Wishes and Good Luck to all participants.
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1 am indebted to the organisers of the Amrit Bhowan Memorial Tournament for extending to me this opportunity of conveying a message in their Souvenir Brochure.It is with pride that such a venture should be welcomed by our community at large, as the fund performs a valuable community service and extends a helping hand to those in need of funds to pursue their studies.Education is of prime importance to our community, and in promoting a scholarship fund, the organisers are in fact promoting the noblest ideals of our civilization.This is the only organisation which operates scholarships as a memorial fund and calls upon sportsmen and the public alike to promote these noble ideals. My sincere blessings to the fourth Amrit Bhowan Memorial Tournament, for a resounding success, through their efforts and through the overwhelming support from our community.
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“What is life, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare, no time to stand beneath the bough, and stare as long as sheep and cows.”
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S.A.S. FEDERATION.
These lines were written many years ago. If this were true in those far-off days, how much truer is that statement in the space age, when man has left the warm brown earth and gone far into space, and even to the moon.
The Amrit Bhowan Memorial Tournament should be supported by every black man in the Country. During this tournament, we remember one of our great young black men who was called to rest at the early stage of his life, - a young man who loved sport, who loved education, who loved his people and who wanted to do so much for his unfortunate black people, God decided otherwise.It is indeed a fitting memory that the proceeds of this tournament go towards educating our black people. Amrit Bhowan, 1 am sure, would never have wished it otherwise, for, laying just below the surface of our daily lives is the stark shadow of poverty. Poverty with it’s team-mate, ignorance. Together, these two still play a much greater part in the lives of our black people, through no fault of their own, but because of the set up of this Country. I therefore salute the convenors of this tournament for their foresight. Remember, that what you have got in your brains, NO APARTHEID can take away.
Of all the ball games played in this Country, “Soccer” has always had a fascination for the black people. In fact, 1 can safely say that if a South African team were to be picked on merit, of the eleven players, ten would definitely be black. Yet, because of our blackness, the White people in this Country continue to deny us the right to play for our Country Internationally and in fact, even deny us the privilege of playing with our own black people. Sad indeed, that some of our people accept this situation.May 1, on behalf of the South African Soccer Federation, extend my best wishes for a very successful tournament. I want to particularly congratulate the Officials of this tournament for thejr continued effort in our sport. To the players taking part, and to the spectators, thank you for your support. Some day, not too far off, we will be free.
INM E M O R IA M
THE LATE MR. NATVERLAL HIRA PITAMBER SOLANKl
On the 23rd November, 1971, the public especially the Business World was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Natverlal Hira Pit- amber Solanki, after an illness.Mr. Solanki was born in Johannesburg on the 6th July, 1938. He was an outstanding cricketer and played for the Young Bharats Cricket club. If he was given the opportunity, Mr. Solanki could have reached the elite group in the business world. His generosity was highly esteemed amongst all the sporting bodies for his numerous sponsorships.He is survived by his wife and three children.May his soul rest in Peace.
The Prophet1 came to say a word and 1 shall say it now. But if death prevents me, it will be said by Tomorrow, for Tomorrow never leaves a secret in the book of Eternity.
1 came to live in the glory of Love and Beauty, which are the reflection of God. 1 am here, living, and I cannot be exiled from the domain of Life, for through my living word I will live in death.
I came here to be for all and with all, and what 1 do today in my solitude will be echoed Tomorrow by the multitude.
What I say now with one heart will be said Tomorrow by thousands of hearts.
KAHLIL GIBRAN
THE AMRIT BHOWAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 1971
INCOMEAdvertisments Affiliation Fees Brochure Sales Tickets Sales DonationsDonations Floating Trophies Interest Savings Bank Prize Money Tuck shop Net profit
EXPENDITUREAuditors Remunerations Bank Charges Bad DebtsCatering & RefreshmentsCleaning Hall & GroundsCommission PayableDonation & CharityElectrical FittingsElectricityHalls hiring chargesHire of Public Address systemLabourMeals & Bedding/Visiting teams Printing - Brochure & Tickets Purchase of Footballs Prize money awards Ribbons & Banners Repairs & maintenance stamps,postage & petties Stationery & Printing Transport Trophies Sundry Expenses Depreciation
EXCESS INCOME
1971
2221.40200.00
5239.192975.102382.39
51.17200.00268.91
28.64307.50194.58
2.97
20.00
220.00
30.0088.20
2625.23
200.00
25.4411.9266.60
106.875.40
130.2612.96
13538.16
4076.57
R9461.59
1970
1586160
3666
8710
2771
R5939
1969
880
419
15
4265
1661
R2604
THE A M RIT BHOWAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1971
1971 1970
R R R
ACCUMULATED FUNDS 18004.60 8543Balance 31/12/1970 6293.01 2604Add:Excess Income over 9461.59 5939 2604
Expenditure
Add: Consolidation of
Scholarship grants 2250.00 - -
PROVISION FOR BADDEBTS 267.50 -
R18272.10 R8543
Represented by:
FIXED ASSETSFurniture, Fixtures & Equipment 173.00 95 -
Balance 31/12/1970 95.00
Add:Further additions 90.96 90185.96 90
Deduct Depreciation 12.96 -
FLOATING TROPHIES 541.65 542
714.65 637
NETT CURRENT ASSETS 14882.45 6906CURRENT ASSETS
Sundry Debtors 1146.52 384 160
Cash on Savings a/c - 1347 105
Cash at Bank/Tournament 12137,60 3612 2359
Cash at Bank /Scholarship 1565.85 1250 -
Cash on Hand 354.48 313 10
15204.45 ■ 6906 2634
CURRENT L IA BILITIESSundry creditors 312.00 - 30
A ffilia tio n guarantees 10.00 - -
322.00 - 30
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTLOANS 2675.00 1000
Advanced 1970 year 1000.00 1000
Advanced 1971 year 1675.00 —
R18272.10 R8543
1969
R
2604
R2604
2604
R2604
I have compiled the Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Account from Books, Accounts and Vouchers
and obtained all the inform ation and explanations I required.
Subject to Auditors report, 1 hereby certify that the above accounts give a true and fa ir view of the state of
Fund's Affairs at 31st December 1971 and of excess of income over expenditure fo r the period ended on that date.
cj.=oee«r'Accountant
JOHANNESBURG 31st. JU LY 1972
T R I B U T E
T O
THE LATE DHANUBEN PREMABHAI PATEL A PIONEER IN HER FIELD
(DIED 9 - 3 - 1972)
Dhanuben came to South Africa from India in 1951 as a housewife. She had studied in India where she obtained her Vernacular Final Examination Certificate.
This made her eligible to teach at a Gujerati school. In those days, however, there were no Gujerati ladies in the teaching profession, so she at first hesitated to do so, as she was afraid of criticism from the public.
But since there was an acute shortage of Gujerati teachers at the Shree Ghandi Bharat Vidyalaya, she was asked to give her services to the school. After a little hesitation, she started as a part-time teacher. She was thus the first lady Gujerati teacher at the school, and had to stand firm against criticism.
After this, many ladies and girls followed her in teaching at Gujerati schools. In time to come, due to the shortage of male teachers, the school was to be run mainly by lady teachers.
Until her death, Dhanuben had served the Shree Gandhi Bharat Vidyalaya for nearly 20 years, during which time she dedicated herself to teaching. She was highly respected by both staff and pupils - and hence she will always be remembered by them.
She died on the 9th March, 1972 after a long illness. May God rest her departed soul in peace.
Behold, it comes in might.The power that is not power. The light that is in darkness. The shade in dazzling light.
It is joy that never spoke.And grief unfelt, profound. Immortal life unlived,Eternal death unmourned.
It is not joy nor sorrow.But that which is between.It is not night nor morrow.But that which joins them in.
It is sweet rest in music; and pause in sacred art;The silence between speaking; Between two fits of passion - It is the calm of heart.
It is beauty never seen.And love that stands alone.It is song that lives un-sung. And knowledge never known.
It is death between two lives. And lull between two storms, The void whence rose creation. And that where it returns.
To it the tear-drop goes,To spread the smiling form.It is the Goal of Life,And Peace-its only home.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA.
"WE LIVE IN THIS WORLD WHEN WE LOVE IT " - Tagore.
Viewpointby
AMRIT BHANA
These words from Rabindranath Tagore, though written many decades ago ring true today, as they have never before. Our earth is a creation of nature; our world - that of man. To love the world, implies loving Humanity; loving all that is MAN; only then can we live in this man-made world of ours.
ENNOBLEMENT OF SOCIETY.
Man is able to love that which is noble and good, and loathe all else. Innumerable social philosophies have been expounded as to what love is, what can be termed good or noble and what cannot be; degrees of good and bad, or right and wrong. Even the fact that these are relative concepts, makes not one iota of difference. As long as there is a criterion by which an individ - ual can differentiate, even if it be subjective, there is some basis for a modus operandi.
The prerequisite therefore is, that man must ennoble all his creations on earth, whether they be material, cultural, social or otherwise. The ennoblement of society implies tacitly the enriching of human circumstances, and thereby Humanity.
LIVING, EXISTING, SURVIVING.
For obvious reasons, living as opposed to existing or surviving is of prime importance in the modernised world of today. At a time when man has ventured beyond the horisons of space and possiWy even beyond the limits of earthly existence, it is in* concievable that man should still be a slave of his own creations, laws and systems.Although man has come a long way since the dawn of creation, he remains as puny as the day he walked in the shadows of gigantic DINOSAURUS. In other words, man exhibits a considerable lag in his social development as compared to his development in other spheres. Man, it is alleged, has merely exchanged the shackles of nature, for man-made ones. The struggle for survival continues to proceed at a pace of greater acceleration than hitherto. We are still not living, but merely surviving.
SOCIAL IDEALS
The social philosophies and ideals which man expounded centuries ago, are still unattainable. Instead of man settling down to the task of living, he is continuously engaged in conflicts, turmoils and upheavals, giving rise to considerable set-backs to man’s progress.
The espoused oneness of man appears to have been shattered into myriads of classes and grades, types and categories. Some claim to be superior whilst others clamour to improve the so-called inferior status with which they are alleged to have been endowed.Human action and conduct has been under man’s scrutiny since time immemorial. Man’s own behaviour patterns have been man’s immediate concern to that of his struggle for survival. These patterns evolve from his very struggles, and yet man is unable to resolve his ideals to reality.The human quest for an understanding of his own being in relation to the world around him is an endless process culminating at a cul - de • sac. Man, though a social being, possesses individual characteristics, the socially acceptable expression of which is always subject to social mores, codes and ethics. Everything in man’s life is relative to something else and there is therefore, of necessity, always a balance to be struck between the self and the world at large.
In Tagore’s words there is thus a connotation that man must forsake his individuality for the greater good of the world around him. It almost implies that man should learn to love the world more than himself, should he wish to live in it.
ULTIMATE REALITY.
What then is the ultimate reality which is confronting man? Is there a possibility that man’s social evolution has a yet not reached a stage of development where such ideals can become a reality? Is there a likelihood that man’s objective evaluation of himself and his world is not universal, because it is still restricted by the boundries of his own social world? There is a distinct possibility that if man’s ventures into outer space were to suddenly confront him with a highly developed and intelligent community elsewhere in our solar system, he could by comparison of the two worlds arrive at an even more objective evaluation of his own world than he has hitherto been able to do.Under such circumstances, the pattern of civilization on earth as we know it, would alter radically to possibly accommodate the kind of idealised life which Tagore envisaged.But, does it require confrontation with a civilization in outer space to attain a higher level of objectivity? Is there then a possibility that man’s mental evolutionary development is still quite incomplete, and that man’s mental faculties have not quite reached a level of maturity to enable him to attain complete objectivity? After all, there are still areas of a man’s brain of which little or nothing is known, and the distinct functions of which are still undefineable.The genius of men such as Tagore, hint inexorably at yet another realm of man’s existence of which our present day civilization is unaware, and thus totally unconcerned. Leonardo Da Vinci’s conception of mechanised aerial flights were possibly treated with contempt and relegated to the figment of his imagination. Today, however, civilization has even surpassed mechanised aerial flights,and manned interplanetary flights are almost a reality.
Our earth is habitable, yet our world is not livable! Rabindranath Tagore’s words can only be prophetic, for after all “WE LIVE IN THIS WORLD WHEN WE LOVE IT.”
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