Dominoes originated in China in the 13th century and developed from the faces of dice. They first appeared in Italy in the 18th century but the game is completely different from the Chinese game and it would appear that they developed independently.
The Chinese game has 32 pieces and no blanks but also has two suits, military and civil whereas the Western game has 28 pieces and blanks.Obviously the game was established for gambling and came to the UK at the end of the 18th century introduced by French prisoners of war.
There are a lot of variations of the game, one of which Debbie is going to talk about.
If any of us get really fanatical about the game, here's a plaque commemorating the World Domino Championships in 2011.
Last Week
Selwyn Klass talked about The Historic Documentary Film Society as well as Coffe and Keyboard with Tony Bentel. I wasn't present but it would be interesting to know if there is a possibility for fundraising with the latter.
Next Week
It's a Business Meeting...what a surprise!
International - Australia
Melbourne Rotarians made use of a long-standing partnership with Somali expatriates in the community to improve health care in the African country. With no in-country club to work with, the participation of the Somali diaspora in Melbourne was integral to the project’s success. Abdiwahid Hassan, a member of the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington, collaborated with fellow Rotarians, Somalia’s Health Ministry, and a university in Somalia to fulfill a list of the most-needed items, including the picture dialysis machines,some of which were donated by hospitals. Funds from the club and District 9800 helped cover the $18,000 cost of shipping. Nearly $100,000 worth of medical equipment arrived in Jariban in central Somalia in March, expected to help 40,000 people.
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