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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] DP camps in West Germany
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Tim, Mother married in Germany, went through Eckenforde British DP Camp and was in Australia via Italy 1949.? Her sister was taken back with the Ukrainian group, to Niwna and the soviets, she is now deceased. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Tim Bucknall
Sent: Friday, 03 May, 2013 9:07 PM To: Kresy-Siberia Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] DP camps in West Germany ? ? Leonarda, |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino
Not to be negative or to excuse, but usually with historical accounts, you can tell who the hero is going to be by checking first where the writer?comes from.
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Mark T.
Canada From: Barbara Alison
To: "Kresy-Siberia@..." Sent: Friday, May 3, 2013 2:47:25 PM Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino ?
Yes, exactly it should be interesting to see whether the Polish army will get its due credit in this film.? There have been programmes on TV in the past where they've spent almost an hour talking about Monte Cassino and?no one would even?know that the Poles had taken part in the battle.? I've had to send letters/emails of complaint for the total disregard of our soldiers.?
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Barbara Alison
London, UK
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From: "kms0902@..." <kms0902@...>
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Thursday, 2 May 2013, 23:23 Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino ?
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day
Lenarda, thank you for this, it is a reminder of our heritage and makes us proud to be?Polish.?
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Pozdrawiam serdecznie?
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Barbara Alison
London, UK
From: Lenarda Szymczak <szymczak01@...>
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Friday, 3 May 2013, 0:51 Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day ?
Hi group, articles of interest for today, 3rd May, - Copied article below -
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3rd May - Constitution Day. A national holiday, a public holiday.
It is one of the most patriotic holidays in Poland. Independence Day on 11th November is in the cold and rainy season whereas the 3rd of May is the type of official ceremony which many Polish people prefer. It is a moment to be spent with their families in a truly festive atmosphere.
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This holiday commemorates the Polish Constitution which after many years of debate, discussions and negotiations in the Sejm resulted in a national settlement signed on 3rd May 1791. Few people know that this was the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after The American Declaration of Independence of July 4 1776). The work of the Sejm and the Constitution itself were vital for Polish independence and were heroic actions in the war against the Russian occupation of?Poland during those years. The Constitution changed the political system in Poland. It gave a?new and modern way of ruling the country as we know it today with a separation of the functions of?law making and the application of the law and the judging of citizens of the country. Such a?division created a modern and democratic country, the first of its kind in Europe. Amongst many changes
the peasants were promised a certain amount of freedom and the influence of the nobles was limited. The political system changed the Polish ruling system from a Parliamentary Monarchy to?Constitutional Monarchy. New and very modern reforms were implemented and Poland finally had a chance to strengthen her independence and become one of the important and modern nations in?Europe. However, the Russian ruler Catherine II with the connivance the Polish nobility (they were not happy with the changes that limited their influence) betrayed the nation which led to war with the Russians (1772) with Poland divided into Russian occupied areas and Austrian occupied areas and at the second Partition, Prussian occupied areas (1793). In 1795, with the Third Partition, Poland was removed from the map of Europe not to be reinstated until 1918.
The commemoration of the Constitution of 3rd of May is a very patriotic one. This is a symbol that this nation achieved something when together its people worked and united for their country. Courageous and controversial decisions had to be made (the limiting of the power of one group of?people and increasing the influence of another). This was the only way that a modern and strong country could be created and this is why this date was so symbolic for Polish people during all the 123 years when Poland was under the rule of Prussian, Russian and Austrian invaders (1795-1918), then the Nazi occupation (1939-45) and finally the Russian occupation (1945-1989). This?day as well as the history of the 3rd May Constitution 1791was banned for many years and not officially celebrated. Now we remember that on that day certain decisions and people created a?great country and we can be
proud of our part in the building of European democracy and in the establishment of the concept of the rights of the individual. And we can all celebrate 3rd May at?festivities, historical presentations, parades and concerts.
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Now you understand why this is an important day for us. So why not come and join us and celebrate as well.?
last update March 2009
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also ?2013 version -
The national day of Poland is also celebrated as the Polish Constitution Day (Polish: Konstytucja Trzeciego Maja) on May 3 every year. The Polish constitution, which was the first democratic constitution in Europe and second in the world, ended the abusive practice of serfdom by introducing political equality between nobility and common people and placed peasants under the protection of the government, in 1791. Unfortunately, this constitution was operational for just a year as the county was invaded and disbanded; it was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. Nonetheless, the Polish celebrate this festival with great verve. The day is an important civic holiday in Poland and is marked with patriotic parades and festivities all over the country. Memorial wreaths are placed at major monuments and cultural gardens. You may also be a part of mass celebrations and regal balls. There are live music shows, folk dances,
original art and traditional jewelry displays. The local foods on shops and in the open offer kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), desserts and pastries ("paczki" and poppy seed cake), for instance.
Regards,
Lenarda, Australia
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino
Yes, exactly it should be interesting to see whether the Polish army will get its due credit in this film.? There have been programmes on TV in the past where they've spent almost an hour talking about Monte Cassino and?no one would even?know that the Poles had taken part in the battle.? I've had to send letters/emails of complaint for the total disregard of our soldiers.?
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Barbara Alison
London, UK
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From: "kms0902@..."
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Thursday, 2 May 2013, 23:23 Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino ?
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Krystyna Szypowska - Winnipeg, Canada |
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Newspaper article on Radek Sikorski's visit to honour Sybiraks in New Zealand
Please see the following article about the Polish Foreign Minister's visit to New Zealand, where he paid homage to the Polish children who were given refuge in New Zealand after their evacuation from Siberia to Iran. Regards Stefan Wisniowski Sydney Australia ? Polish refugees remember harrowing journey REMEMBERING: Halina and Eric Lepionka at the wreath laying ceremony. They grew up in the Siberian gulag, travelled thousands of miles in harrowing drudgery across Russia to Persia, then sailed half way around the world to be greeted by thousands of smiling Kiwis. Today their odyssey was remembered on Wellington's waterfront as surviving Polish refugee children gathered for a wreath-laying with Polish foreign affairs minister Radoslaw Sikorski , who is visiting to mark the 40th anniversary of New Zealand-Poland diplomatic relations. ¡®¡®Today we are very grateful to the people of New Zealand who gave refuge to our children when they needed it - squeezed between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia they were the victims and orphans of the gulag,'' the minister said. SOLEMN OCCASION: Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski commemorates the arrival of Polish children to New Zealand in 1944. Among those attending were Eric and Halina Lepionka - two of the 733 child refugees who escaped war torn Europe and the Siberian forced labour?camps were their parents were put to work by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.?Eric was eight when he arrived at the Pahiatua Children's Camp in 1944. ?Halina was just a baby so it wasn't until years later that they met at the Empress Ballroom in Ghuznee St and later cemented their relationship at?Sunday mass in Newtown's Polish church. Mr Lepionka said the horrors and highlights of the journey - which took them from Siberia to modern day Iran, then to refuge in rural New Zealand -?are in the back of his mind every day.?He remembered the minus 40 degrees Celsius Siberian winters.?¡®¡®When you slept you didn't lean against the wall because you'd stick to it... it's something that you only see in films,'' the 76-year-old retired builder?said.?By train, cart and foot the 240,000 first transport of Polish deportees from Stalin's Siberian labour camps, both adults and children, painstakingly made their way to British-controlled Persia. Mr Lepionka was then aged six, his mother died in Uzbekistan en route and his father returned to Poland after contracting typhoid - he never saw him?again.?Up to 2 million Poles had been deported to the labour camps and some estimates put the survival rate at just 20 per cent.¡®¡®There were streams of people walking with carts full of sick people. People were dying left, right and centre and there was no means of burying the?dead so they were just left on the side of the road,'' he said of the exodus. The refugees finally made it to the Persian city of Isfahan - from there 105 caregivers were selected to accompany 733 children aboard the USS?General George M. Randall, which docked in Wellington on November 1, 1944 to a warm fanfare from the New Zealand public.?They were then taken to their new home - the Polish Children's Camp in Pahiatua. Despite the initial language hurdles Mr Lepionka said ¡®¡®it was great playing with other New Zealand children and one of the biggest surprises was playing rugby.''?Mr Lepionka said Polish players excelled at the game and went on to dominate the ranks of Wairarapa-Bush rugby in the post-war era. The remarkable story is slowly gaining currency in Poland, where its telling was banned up until the fall of communism in 1989. - ? Fairfax NZ News?MATT STEWART |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýMark, you have plucked a star from heaven, to have such a medal actually touched and given by Pilsudski himself, is a great treasure. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Friday, 03 May, 2013 11:05 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day ? ? Thanks for this, LS. In 1925 Pilsudski presented less than 5000 'May 3rd Medals' to select individuals. The plan was that this would continue but in fact it was the first and only time. I just happen to have one and will get it out tonight for display tomorrow. ? ? Mark T. From: Lenarda Szymczak <szymczak01@...> ? Hi group, articles of interest for today, 3rd May, - Copied article below - ? 3rd May - Constitution Day. A national holiday, a public holiday. It is one of the most patriotic holidays in Poland. Independence Day on 11th November is in the cold and rainy season whereas the 3rd of May is the type of official ceremony which many Polish people prefer. It is a moment to be spent with their families in a truly festive atmosphere. ? This holiday commemorates the Polish Constitution which after many years of debate, discussions and negotiations in the Sejm resulted in a national settlement signed on 3rd May 1791. Few people know that this was the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after The American Declaration of Independence of July 4 1776). The work of the Sejm and the Constitution itself were vital for Polish independence and were heroic actions in the war against the Russian occupation of?Poland during those years. The Constitution changed the political system in Poland. It gave a?new and modern way of ruling the country as we know it today with a separation of the functions of?law making and the application of the law and the judging of citizens of the country. Such a?division created a modern and democratic country, the first of its kind in Europe. Amongst many changes the peasants were promised a certain amount of freedom and the influence of the nobles was limited. The political system changed the Polish ruling system from a Parliamentary Monarchy to?Constitutional Monarchy. New and very modern reforms were implemented and Poland finally had a chance to strengthen her independence and become one of the important and modern nations in?Europe. However, the Russian ruler Catherine II with the connivance the Polish nobility (they were not happy with the changes that limited their influence) betrayed the nation which led to war with the Russians (1772) with Poland divided into Russian occupied areas and Austrian occupied areas and at the second Partition, Prussian occupied areas (1793). In 1795, with the Third Partition, Poland was removed from the map of Europe not to be reinstated until 1918. The commemoration of the Constitution of 3rd of May is a very patriotic one. This is a symbol that this nation achieved something when together its people worked and united for their country. Courageous and controversial decisions had to be made (the limiting of the power of one group of?people and increasing the influence of another). This was the only way that a modern and strong country could be created and this is why this date was so symbolic for Polish people during all the 123 years when Poland was under the rule of Prussian, Russian and Austrian invaders (1795-1918), then the Nazi occupation (1939-45) and finally the Russian occupation (1945-1989). This?day as well as the history of the 3rd May Constitution 1791was banned for many years and not officially celebrated. Now we remember that on that day certain decisions and people created a?great country and we can be proud of our part in the building of European democracy and in the establishment of the concept of the rights of the individual. And we can all celebrate 3rd May at?festivities, historical presentations, parades and concerts. ? Now you understand why this is an important day for us. So why not come and join us and celebrate as well.? last update March 2009 ? also ?2013 version - The national day of Poland is also celebrated as the Polish Constitution Day (Polish: Konstytucja Trzeciego Maja) on May 3 every year. The Polish constitution, which was the first democratic constitution in Europe and second in the world, ended the abusive practice of serfdom by introducing political equality between nobility and common people and placed peasants under the protection of the government, in 1791. Unfortunately, this constitution was operational for just a year as the county was invaded and disbanded; it was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. Nonetheless, the Polish celebrate this festival with great verve. The day is an important civic holiday in Poland and is marked with patriotic parades and festivities all over the country. Memorial wreaths are placed at major monuments and cultural gardens. You may also be a part of mass celebrations and regal balls. There are live music shows, folk dances, original art and traditional jewelry displays. The local foods on shops and in the open offer kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), desserts and pastries ("paczki" and poppy seed cake), for instance. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? ? ? ? ? |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] John Irvin making a film on Monte Cassino
Carol Hornby Clements
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day
Linda Cimachowicz
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýLenarda, ? Very nice to know. Thank you for sharing. ? Linda, California ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Lenarda Szymczak
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 4:52 PM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day ? ? Hi group, articles of interest for today, 3rd May, - Copied article below - ? 3rd May - Constitution Day. A national holiday, a public holiday. It is one of the most patriotic holidays in Poland. Independence Day on 11th November is in the cold and rainy season whereas the 3rd of May is the type of official ceremony which many Polish people prefer. It is a moment to be spent with their families in a truly festive atmosphere. ? This holiday commemorates the Polish Constitution which after many years of debate, discussions and negotiations in the Sejm resulted in a national settlement signed on 3rd May 1791. Few people know that this was the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after The American Declaration of Independence of July 4 1776). The work of the Sejm and the Constitution itself were vital for Polish independence and were heroic actions in the war against the Russian occupation of?Poland during those years. The Constitution changed the political system in Poland. It gave a?new and modern way of ruling the country as we know it today with a separation of the functions of?law making and the application of the law and the judging of citizens of the country. Such a?division created a modern and democratic country, the first of its kind in Europe. Amongst many changes the peasants were promised a certain amount of freedom and the influence of the nobles was limited. The political system changed the Polish ruling system from a Parliamentary Monarchy to?Constitutional Monarchy. New and very modern reforms were implemented and Poland finally had a chance to strengthen her independence and become one of the important and modern nations in?Europe. However, the Russian ruler Catherine II with the connivance the Polish nobility (they were not happy with the changes that limited their influence) betrayed the nation which led to war with the Russians (1772) with Poland divided into Russian occupied areas and Austrian occupied areas and at the second Partition, Prussian occupied areas (1793). In 1795, with the Third Partition, Poland was removed from the map of Europe not to be reinstated until 1918. The commemoration of the Constitution of 3rd of May is a very patriotic one. This is a symbol that this nation achieved something when together its people worked and united for their country. Courageous and controversial decisions had to be made (the limiting of the power of one group of?people and increasing the influence of another). This was the only way that a modern and strong country could be created and this is why this date was so symbolic for Polish people during all the 123 years when Poland was under the rule of Prussian, Russian and Austrian invaders (1795-1918), then the Nazi occupation (1939-45) and finally the Russian occupation (1945-1989). This?day as well as the history of the 3rd May Constitution 1791was banned for many years and not officially celebrated. Now we remember that on that day certain decisions and people created a?great country and we can be proud of our part in the building of European democracy and in the establishment of the concept of the rights of the individual. And we can all celebrate 3rd May at?festivities, historical presentations, parades and concerts. ? Now you understand why this is an important day for us. So why not come and join us and celebrate as well.? last update March 2009 ? also ?2013 version - The national day of Poland is also celebrated as the Polish Constitution Day (Polish: Konstytucja Trzeciego Maja) on May 3 every year. The Polish constitution, which was the first democratic constitution in Europe and second in the world, ended the abusive practice of serfdom by introducing political equality between nobility and common people and placed peasants under the protection of the government, in 1791. Unfortunately, this constitution was operational for just a year as the county was invaded and disbanded; it was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. Nonetheless, the Polish celebrate this festival with great verve. The day is an important civic holiday in Poland and is marked with patriotic parades and festivities all over the country. Memorial wreaths are placed at major monuments and cultural gardens. You may also be a part of mass celebrations and regal balls. There are live music shows, folk dances, original art and traditional jewelry displays. The local foods on shops and in the open offer kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), desserts and pastries ("paczki" and poppy seed cake), for instance. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? ? ? ? ? |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day
Thanks for this, LS.
In 1925 Pilsudski presented less than 5000 'May 3rd Medals' to select individuals. The plan was that this would continue but in fact it was the first and only time.
I just happen to have one and will get it out tonight for display tomorrow.
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Mark T.
Canada From: Lenarda Szymczak
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:51:34 PM Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day ?
Hi group, articles of interest for today, 3rd May, - Copied article below -
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3rd May - Constitution Day. A national holiday, a public holiday.
It is one of the most patriotic holidays in Poland. Independence Day on 11th November is in the cold and rainy season whereas the 3rd of May is the type of official ceremony which many Polish people prefer. It is a moment to be spent with their families in a truly festive atmosphere.
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This holiday commemorates the Polish Constitution which after many years of debate, discussions and negotiations in the Sejm resulted in a national settlement signed on 3rd May 1791. Few people know that this was the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after The American Declaration of Independence of July 4 1776). The work of the Sejm and the Constitution itself were vital for Polish independence and were heroic actions in the war against the Russian occupation of?Poland during those years. The Constitution changed the political system in Poland. It gave a?new and modern way of ruling the country as we know it today with a separation of the functions of?law making and the application of the law and the judging of citizens of the country. Such a?division created a modern and democratic country, the first of its kind in Europe. Amongst many changes
the peasants were promised a certain amount of freedom and the influence of the nobles was limited. The political system changed the Polish ruling system from a Parliamentary Monarchy to?Constitutional Monarchy. New and very modern reforms were implemented and Poland finally had a chance to strengthen her independence and become one of the important and modern nations in?Europe. However, the Russian ruler Catherine II with the connivance the Polish nobility (they were not happy with the changes that limited their influence) betrayed the nation which led to war with the Russians (1772) with Poland divided into Russian occupied areas and Austrian occupied areas and at the second Partition, Prussian occupied areas (1793). In 1795, with the Third Partition, Poland was removed from the map of Europe not to be reinstated until 1918.
The commemoration of the Constitution of 3rd of May is a very patriotic one. This is a symbol that this nation achieved something when together its people worked and united for their country. Courageous and controversial decisions had to be made (the limiting of the power of one group of?people and increasing the influence of another). This was the only way that a modern and strong country could be created and this is why this date was so symbolic for Polish people during all the 123 years when Poland was under the rule of Prussian, Russian and Austrian invaders (1795-1918), then the Nazi occupation (1939-45) and finally the Russian occupation (1945-1989). This?day as well as the history of the 3rd May Constitution 1791was banned for many years and not officially celebrated. Now we remember that on that day certain decisions and people created a?great country and we can be
proud of our part in the building of European democracy and in the establishment of the concept of the rights of the individual. And we can all celebrate 3rd May at?festivities, historical presentations, parades and concerts.
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Now you understand why this is an important day for us. So why not come and join us and celebrate as well.?
last update March 2009
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also ?2013 version -
The national day of Poland is also celebrated as the Polish Constitution Day (Polish: Konstytucja Trzeciego Maja) on May 3 every year. The Polish constitution, which was the first democratic constitution in Europe and second in the world, ended the abusive practice of serfdom by introducing political equality between nobility and common people and placed peasants under the protection of the government, in 1791. Unfortunately, this constitution was operational for just a year as the county was invaded and disbanded; it was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. Nonetheless, the Polish celebrate this festival with great verve. The day is an important civic holiday in Poland and is marked with patriotic parades and festivities all over the country. Memorial wreaths are placed at major monuments and cultural gardens. You may also be a part of mass celebrations and regal balls. There are live music shows, folk dances,
original art and traditional jewelry displays. The local foods on shops and in the open offer kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), desserts and pastries ("paczki" and poppy seed cake), for instance.
Regards,
Lenarda, Australia
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OFFICERS WIFE DVD - AMAZON - Kresy-Siberia Facebook
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDear group, I have just received deliver by standard post and Aussie Mailman on pushbike, inside standard padded package, DVD of THE OFFICERS WIFE. Thanks to a checking Kresy-Siberia Facebook and finding all the information needed. Ordered and shipped 15.4.2013 from Amazon in USA. Estimated delivery date 7.6.2013 Received today 3.5.2013 ¨C excellent service and very appropriate for 3rd May.? National Day Poland ¨C Constitution Day. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? |
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National Day Poland - 3rd May - Constitution Day
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi group, articles of interest for today, 3rd May, - Copied article below - ? 3rd May - Constitution Day. A national holiday, a public holiday. It is one of the most patriotic holidays in Poland. Independence Day on 11th November is in the cold and rainy season whereas the 3rd of May is the type of official ceremony which many Polish people prefer. It is a moment to be spent with their families in a truly festive atmosphere. ? This holiday commemorates the Polish Constitution which after many years of debate, discussions and negotiations in the Sejm resulted in a national settlement signed on 3rd May 1791. Few people know that this was the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after The American Declaration of Independence of July 4 1776). The work of the Sejm and the Constitution itself were vital for Polish independence and were heroic actions in the war against the Russian occupation of?Poland during those years. The Constitution changed the political system in Poland. It gave a?new and modern way of ruling the country as we know it today with a separation of the functions of?law making and the application of the law and the judging of citizens of the country. Such a?division created a modern and democratic country, the first of its kind in Europe. Amongst many changes the peasants were promised a certain amount of freedom and the influence of the nobles was limited. The political system changed the Polish ruling system from a Parliamentary Monarchy to?Constitutional Monarchy. New and very modern reforms were implemented and Poland finally had a chance to strengthen her independence and become one of the important and modern nations in?Europe. However, the Russian ruler Catherine II with the connivance the Polish nobility (they were not happy with the changes that limited their influence) betrayed the nation which led to war with the Russians (1772) with Poland divided into Russian occupied areas and Austrian occupied areas and at the second Partition, Prussian occupied areas (1793). In 1795, with the Third Partition, Poland was removed from the map of Europe not to be reinstated until 1918. The commemoration of the Constitution of 3rd of May is a very patriotic one. This is a symbol that this nation achieved something when together its people worked and united for their country. Courageous and controversial decisions had to be made (the limiting of the power of one group of?people and increasing the influence of another). This was the only way that a modern and strong country could be created and this is why this date was so symbolic for Polish people during all the 123 years when Poland was under the rule of Prussian, Russian and Austrian invaders (1795-1918), then the Nazi occupation (1939-45) and finally the Russian occupation (1945-1989). This?day as well as the history of the 3rd May Constitution 1791was banned for many years and not officially celebrated. Now we remember that on that day certain decisions and people created a?great country and we can be proud of our part in the building of European democracy and in the establishment of the concept of the rights of the individual. And we can all celebrate 3rd May at?festivities, historical presentations, parades and concerts. ? Now you understand why this is an important day for us. So why not come and join us and celebrate as well.? last update March 2009 ? also ?2013 version - The national day of Poland is also celebrated as the Polish Constitution Day (Polish: Konstytucja Trzeciego Maja) on May 3 every year. The Polish constitution, which was the first democratic constitution in Europe and second in the world, ended the abusive practice of serfdom by introducing political equality between nobility and common people and placed peasants under the protection of the government, in 1791. Unfortunately, this constitution was operational for just a year as the county was invaded and disbanded; it was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. Nonetheless, the Polish celebrate this festival with great verve. The day is an important civic holiday in Poland and is marked with patriotic parades and festivities all over the country. Memorial wreaths are placed at major monuments and cultural gardens. You may also be a part of mass celebrations and regal balls. There are live music shows, folk dances, original art and traditional jewelry displays. The local foods on shops and in the open offer kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), desserts and pastries ("paczki" and poppy seed cake), for instance. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? ? ? ? ? |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Niwna (was Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England)
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHello Barbara, my father was Jozef Jarkiewicz, Polish Cavalry stationed in Plock, Poland, captured 17.9.1939, now deceased and the article of ¡±Wielki Glod na Ukraina ?through the eyes of my Grandfather¡± ¨C (translated link) - ? or Holodomor ?(this article brought the family together) ??was written in 2007 by my cousin, who was journalist at the time, ?Grzegorz Chmielewski the grandson of my mother¡¯s? brother Kamilo Chmielewski, who survived Berlinga Armii, was shot and recovered three (3) years in Polish Sanatorium, undergoing many operations and afterwards, married and settled on Polish soil, while his sisters, my Aunts were trapped behind the Iron Curtain in Zhitomierz and my mother Helena, their sister had immigrated to Australia via Germany as Slave Worker, losing all contact after 1942. ?Through my research and this article, which was brought to my attention by Andrzej Mielcarek, Director of Strony O Wolyniu and early member of KS (unknown to me back then), I regained contact and found the family alive, in 2008 and through Kresy-Siberia group I was able to put the pieces together of the history from that area.? All this was unknown to me prior to 2008. On Strony O Wolyniu, I placed my family mark on the planet, prior to 1939, showing they existed and through KS I found who I am and where I belong and proud of my people, because of the acceptance, assistance and understanding of this amazing, wonderful, caring group of people from KS, I now, for the first time in my life, feel complete. To all members, new and old, never stop looking because the information you require may be disclosed next year or after, or it could be under the strangest of headings and the strangest of web sites.? If it is not there, it will come, so never stop looking and never give up hope.? For there is always hope and we will be learning and looking until we die, so never, never, give up. Kind regards Lenarda Szymczak,Jarkiewicz,Chmielewska,Swiecicka Australia, Polska, Malopolska, Polska Republika II Rad. Kolonia Niwka/Niwna/Nyvna ? ? ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Barbara Alison
Sent: Friday, 03 May, 2013 8:02 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ? ? Hi Lenarda, I checked out your link to Niwna and read with interest the article written by Grzegorz Chmielewski (is that your father?).? Thank you for sharing it with me.? I'm new to the KS group, but I?agree with you everyone seems very sincere and helpful.? I'm writing about my family's experiences during WW2 based on my parents' narratives as a tribute to them so will be approaching the group for information to fill some gaps. ? Barbara Alison Songwriter Website: Web Page: ? ? From: Lenarda Szymczak <szymczak01@...> ? Barbara, the link comes up fine and I can see the road to Stara Hut and you are on the other side of the Slucz River, the same as me.?? My family of Chmielewski comes from the Colony of Niwna 60k from Slucz River and 30k from Zhitomierz, on the other side of the Riga Treaty Line of 1921 or as written on Strony O Wolyniu, ?€?za Kordonem?€?. . Many of KS members have placed their families mark on this site. ??This is a permanent record and enables people to find each other, who lived there before 1939, ??but in my research, nothing can go past the sincere assistance, caring and knowledge given by Kresy-Siberia Group for filling in the gaps between the pieces of puzzle with continuous, ongoing research, always finding new information, survivor testimony of loved ones lost and in the existing group we have actual survivors of those horrific times, giving their own personal recollections and assisting new comers like you and me. I found a place where I am accepted and belong, knowing where I came from and who I am, proud of my people. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ???? ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Barbara Alison ? ? Lenarda ? Thanks for?all the interesting info.??My link to a Map of Niemilja is now unavailable for some reason? .? Hope it's only temporary as my family is listed there.? ? Best regards? ? Barbara London, UK ? From: Lenarda Szymczak <szymczak01@...> ? Barbara Map of Huta Stara powiat Kostopol is found in map beside powiat Kostopol in Gmina Ludwipol ??? this is next to the Riga Treaty Line of 1921.??? My family comes from the other side in the Zhitomirski Oblast. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Lenarda Szymczak ? ? Hello Barbara Some links to information about? Huta Stara powiat Kostopol from site Strony O Wolyniu, which is used for recording of information up to 1939 and stops. Huta Stara? - peoples names in village - Photos from site - ? Map - regards, Lenarda, Sydney, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Barbara Alison ? ? Hi Mark T, ? Thank you for the info regarding the 3 Misiewicz on the Katyn lists.? I was not aware of this, as my grandfather, Felicjan (Feliks) Misiewicz, born in 1898, was killed by the Ukrainian nationalists in 1943 and I know very little about his family background.??As far as I know his brother Michal?was also murdered?with all his family, apart from one son Tadeusz?(now deceased) who survived and?whom I met as he was living in London.? My family lived in a village called Niemilja, gmina Ludwipol, powiat Kostopol, wojewodztwo wolynskie, parafia Huta Stara.? I would be interested to know if anyone else knows of anybody who came from this village, which no longer exists as it was burnt to the ground. ? Barbara Ryszkowska London, UK ? From: Mark <turkiewiczm@...> ? I see 3 Misiewicz on the Katyn lists. Feliks Misiewicz, born 1888, son of Konstantego -?Charkow Jan Misiewicz, born 1908, son of Piotra - Katyn Mieczyslaw Misiewicz, born 1912, son of Leona - Charkow ? Mark T.Canada From: Helen Bitner <helen.bitner@...> ? ?Dear group Please welcome new member Barbara who is also known as Barbara Alison ?songwriter ?( Web Page:?) Barbara's ?father's name was Wladyslaw Ryszkowski. He was living in Marcinkance, Nr Grodno, when WW2 broke out.? He was deported to Siberia in February 1940 with his father Mieczyslaw, his mother Waclawa and his two brothers Edmund and Czeslaw. Mieczyslaw ? died of typhoid (tyfus plamisty), but Waclawa with her three sons enlisted with the Polish Army and ?managed to get out of Siberia. ?Wladyslaw and Czeslaw took part in the Normandy Campaign with the Polish 1st Armoured Division, and Edmund took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino with the 2nd Corps. Barbara's mother Walentyna (nee Misiewicz) came from a village called Niemilja in Wolyn.? Her father Felicjan and two sisters (Maria & Zofia) were murdered by the Ukrainian nationalists. Walentyna ?survived with her mother Florentyna and two younger sisters (Alina & Danuta).? They were deported by the Germans to Austria, then transferred for a short time to Germany, and finally ended up in Italy where Walentyna joined the Polish Army and worked in a military hospital. ? ? Barbara is now writing about her parents' experiences (based on their narratives) as a legacy to younger members of the family, and ?she hopes that by joining the Kresy-Siberia group she will be able to get some additional information to help me with her writing. ? Thank you Barbara for your kind donation and I wish you lots of success in your writing.? Kind regards Helen Bitner Colchester UK ? ? ? |
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England
Hi Lenarda, I checked out your link to Niwna and read with interest the article written by Grzegorz Chmielewski (is that your father?).? Thank you for sharing it with me.? I'm new to the KS group, but I?agree with you everyone seems very sincere and helpful.? I'm writing about my family's experiences during WW2 based on my parents' narratives as a tribute to them so will be approaching the group for information to fill some gaps.
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Barbara Alison
Songwriter
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From: Lenarda Szymczak
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 23:32 Subject: RE: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ?
Barbara, the link comes up fine and I can see the road to Stara Hut and you are on the other side of the Slucz River, the same as me.?? My family of Chmielewski comes from the Colony of Niwna 60k from Slucz River and 30k from Zhitomierz, on the other side of the Riga Treaty Line of 1921 or as written on Strony O Wolyniu, ?€?za Kordonem?€?. . Many of KS members have placed their families mark on this site. ??This is a permanent record and enables people to find each other, who lived there before 1939, ??but in my research, nothing can go past the sincere assistance, caring and knowledge given by Kresy-Siberia Group for filling in the gaps between the pieces of puzzle with continuous, ongoing research, always
finding new information, survivor testimony of loved ones lost and in the existing group we have actual survivors of those horrific times, giving their own personal recollections and assisting new comers like you and me. I found a place where I am accepted and belong, knowing where I came from and who I am, proud of my people.
Regards,
Lenarda, Australia ????
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From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Barbara Alison Sent: Wednesday, 01 May, 2013 7:46 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ?
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Lenarda ? Thanks for?all the interesting info.??My link to a Map of Niemilja is now unavailable for some reason? .? Hope it's only temporary as my family is listed there.? ? Best regards? ? Barbara London, UK ? From: Lenarda Szymczak <szymczak01@...> To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 21:40 Subject: FW: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ?
Barbara Map of Huta Stara powiat Kostopol is found in map beside powiat Kostopol in Gmina Ludwipol ??? this is next to the Riga Treaty Line of 1921.??? My family comes from the other side in the Zhitomirski Oblast. Regards, Lenarda, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Lenarda Szymczak Sent: Wednesday, 01 May, 2013 6:22 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: RE: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ? ? Hello Barbara Some links to information about? Huta Stara powiat Kostopol from site Strony O Wolyniu, which is used for recording of information up to 1939 and stops. Huta Stara? - peoples names in village - Photos from site - ? Map - regards, Lenarda, Sydney, Australia ? From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Barbara Alison Sent: Wednesday, 01 May, 2013 3:03 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ? ? Hi Mark T, ? Thank you for the info regarding the 3 Misiewicz on the Katyn lists.? I was not aware of this, as my grandfather, Felicjan (Feliks) Misiewicz, born in 1898, was killed by the Ukrainian nationalists in 1943 and I know very little about his family background.??As far as I know his brother Michal?was also murdered?with all his family, apart from one son Tadeusz?(now deceased) who survived and?whom I met as he was living in London.? My family lived in a village called Niemilja, gmina Ludwipol, powiat Kostopol, wojewodztwo wolynskie, parafia Huta Stara.? I would be interested to know if anyone else knows of anybody who came from this village, which no longer exists as it was burnt to the ground. ? Barbara Ryszkowska London, UK ? From: Mark <turkiewiczm@...> To: "Kresy-Siberia@..." <Kresy-Siberia@...> Sent: Monday, 29 April 2013, 18:14 Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ? I see 3 Misiewicz on the Katyn lists. Feliks Misiewicz, born 1888, son of Konstantego -?Charkow Jan Misiewicz, born 1908, son of Piotra - Katyn Mieczyslaw Misiewicz, born 1912, son of Leona - Charkow ? Mark T.Canada From: Helen Bitner <helen.bitner@...> To: "Kresy-Siberia@..." <Kresy-Siberia@...> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 11:03:15 AM Subject: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Barbara Ryszkowska from London England ? ?Dear group Please welcome new member Barbara who is also known as Barbara Alison ?songwriter ?( Web Page:?) Barbara's ?father's name was Wladyslaw Ryszkowski. He was living in Marcinkance, Nr Grodno, when WW2 broke out.? He was deported to Siberia in February 1940 with his father Mieczyslaw, his mother Waclawa and his two brothers Edmund and Czeslaw. Mieczyslaw ? died of typhoid (tyfus plamisty), but Waclawa with her three sons enlisted with the Polish Army and ?managed to get out of Siberia. ?Wladyslaw and Czeslaw took part in the Normandy Campaign with the Polish 1st Armoured Division, and Edmund took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino with the 2nd Corps. Barbara's mother Walentyna (nee Misiewicz) came from a village called Niemilja in Wolyn.? Her father Felicjan and two sisters (Maria & Zofia) were murdered by the Ukrainian nationalists. Walentyna ?survived with her mother Florentyna and two younger sisters (Alina & Danuta).? They were deported by the Germans to Austria, then transferred for a short time to Germany, and finally ended up in Italy where Walentyna joined the Polish Army and worked in a military hospital. ? ? Barbara is now writing about her parents' experiences (based on their narratives) as a legacy to younger members of the family, and ?she hopes that by joining the Kresy-Siberia group she will be able to get some additional information to help me with her writing. ? Thank you Barbara for your kind donation and I wish you lots of success in your writing.? Kind regards Helen Bitner Colchester UK ? ? ? |
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Re: Joanna Przybyl
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You will find information about the Redo family here: Enter: Redo into the "Nazwisko" box and click "Szukaj" A list of 15 names will appear. By clicking on each surname you will obtain details of each person listed. It seems that Boleslaw and Anna Redo were deported with four children ¨C Stanislawa (1927); Wanda (1928), Zdzislaw (1929) and Tadeusz (1932). Sadly Tadeusz died within 8 days of arriving at Warda labour camp. You will information about Jan Dabrowski here: More information on labour camp Warda: (letter written by Antonia and Maria Glinka, granddaughters of Antoni Fajkowski) (which indicates that 13 families ¨C 66 individuals ¨C were loaded into a wagon in Brzesc and deported to Warda) Kind regards Halina (NZ) --- In Kresy-Siberia@..., Joanna Przybyl <jackprzyb@...> wrote:
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Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Joanna Przyby? from Naperville, IL.USA
Thank you ladies, I found it.
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Mark T.
Canada From: Lenarda Szymczak
To: Kresy-Siberia@... Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:04:27 PM Subject: RE: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Joanna Przyby? from Naperville, IL.USA ?
Hi Mark, the problem is the little vowel marks and if you take them out it reads ZDZISLAW BOZEMOL.
Hope this helps
Lenarda, Australia
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From: Kresy-Siberia@... [mailto:Kresy-Siberia@...] On Behalf Of Helen Bitner Sent: Thursday, 02 May, 2013 5:02 AM To: Kresy-Siberia@... Subject: Re: [www.Kresy-Siberia.org] Introducing new member Joanna Przyby?? from Naperville, IL.USA ?
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Hi Mark?
I've no idea what happened but the message came back to my mail box as I wrote it. The name should have read Zdzis??aw Bo??em??l. Kind regards Helen Bitner UK ? ?
On 1 May 2013, at 19:41, Mark <turkiewiczm@...> wrote: ?
? Hi Helenz The?name displays?with unidentifiable characters. ? Mark T. Canada From: Helen Bitner <helen.bitner@...> To: "Kresy-Siberia@..." <Kresy-Siberia@...> Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:26:23 PM Subject: [] Introducing new member Joanna Przyby?? from Naperville, IL.USA ?
? Dear Group Please welcome Joanna to the group. Her father Zdzislaw Bo?¡??em????j ?was born 9th June1936, in Niemir????w. He was deported ?with other family members to Siberia on ?February 10, 1940. His mother Marianne Bo?¡??em????j was born ?7 April 1917 in Sielcach. Joanna will go to Poland this summer??in search of her family history.? Her research has just started ?and she would appreciate any help or ?suggestions as to where to begin.? Joanna do you have any other details about your family's deportation? For example do you know ?the names of the places the family were sent, or the kind of work they were made to do? ? Kind regards Helen Bitner Colchester UK? ? ? ? |