Emil Grosman, rojen v Ažencih blizu Gornje Radgone, se je kmalu po prihodu v Avstralijo 1957. leta poročil z zaročenko Marijo. Dom in družino sta si ustvarila v Cardiffu v Newcastlu, kjer še danes živita. Vsa leta aktivno sodeluje v slovenski skupnosti v Newcastlu in rad pomaga vsakemu in povsod, kjer je pomoč potrebna.
Soon after 1958, when the current Austral Slovenian Society “Tivoli”, Newcastle, was founded, both Emil and his wife Maria became members and joined in the activities. Emil always preferred to work in the background and never wanted to become a committee member. Yet his contribution to the Slovenian community is immense. He would do any job that was needed to be done for a successful function to eventuate. He would help to prepare the halls and then tidy up. For years he was ensuring the barbecues, the gas and everything else was in order for great picnics. He would suggest a bus trip, hire a bus, drive to the chosen destination, and on the return journey drop off most people at their homes, especially the older ones. When the Drama Group from Merrylands visited Newcastle, he would do two return trips using his own truck to transport stage requisites. Generally, the fuel cost was his contribution to assist the Drama group with expenses. During the Olympics, he physically helped with the Building Blocks exhibitions, and for this event alone had made 16 return trips to Sydney. With his wife Maria, they often take our aging community members to different functions, even to Sydney.  Lately Emil has also assisted with small jobs at HASA.
Emil is a person who would help anyone and has always been extremely supportive of his wife in all her committee functions and roles. He is a quiet achiever who deserves recognition from the Slovenian community. Congratulations Emil.


Emil Grosman in Gregor Kozovinc, odpravnik poslov z veleposlaništva RS v Canberri.