NEWSLETTER 13th September 2012

‘’BIRDIES TWITTER” no.1 BALLARAT LUNCHEON 13^TH SEPTEMBER 2012

President Neville Pearson welcomed the 61 members and partners who travelled to Ballarat for a wonderful day of feasting and catching up at the splendid George Hotel in Lydiard Street Ballarat. The coolness of the weather was more than compensated by the warmth of the staff, the company and excellent lunch and wines provided. The Melbourne entourage travelled on the “V”Line 10.07am from Southern Cross Station and enjoyed the beautiful country scenery to Ballarat arriving at 11.37am.It was most pleasing that twelve of our country members and partners joined in the festivities, namely: John and Nanette Calnin, Leigh Davis, Dennis Gerdtz, Peter Harney, Arnold Masters and Jan Masters, Barry and Shirley Reid, Noel Robertson and Roly and Joan Webster who drove across from Bendigo. Secretary Peter Pritchard completed the formalities of the day welcoming new member and wife Maree Pritchard to her first meeting. A number of members not seen for a while included Neil Dawtrey, Hedley Ham, Clive Hewett travelling from Warrnambool, John Hudgson. . The train travelers departed Ballarat at 3.08pm arriving Melbourne around 5.00pm

Thanks must go to David and Glen Knuckey for the organisation of the luncheon which went off without a hitch and to David Knuckey and Noel Beanland for discovering the George Hotel which I am sure will be visited again in the future.

Photos of the luncheon are posted on the website.

APOLOGIES

Noel Beanland, Ian Bell, Herman Bettonvil, Wendy Black, John Brown, George Cooper, Cedric Coxsedge, Nola Forsyth, David Gibb, Ray Gill, Erica Hayden, John Hawkins, Ron Horne, Doug Imrie, Graeme King, Con La Fauci, Jacqui Luckman, Peter Marriott, Gary Mason, John McPhee, Brian Murdoch, Joan Nathan, Noelene Noonan,  Alan Pearce, Geoff Perdriau, Peter Saville, David Schunke, John Stevens, Bruce Tickell, Eamon Veaney, Jackie Waite, Roger Watkins, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins.

NEW MEMBERS

Davis                           B.     (Bruce)                           23 years  ANZ

Livingston                   K.G. (Kevin)                           37 years  ANZ

Marriott                      P.R. (Peter)                             19 years ANZ

Pritchard                    M.A (Maree)                             8 years   ANZ

Valastro                      F.B.     (Frank)                          27 years ANZ

We look forward to seeing Bruce, Kevin Peter and Frank at one of our meetings. Maree was welcomed at the Ballarat meeting.

BEREAVEMENTS

Davis                           M.F. (Max)                 71 years          15/8/2012

Neville Pearson attended the funeral of Max Davis on 22^nd August at St Stephens Church, Stiggant Street Warrandyte, which is located in a beautiful wooded area beside the Yarra River. There was an attendance of 300 plus mourners which included a significant presence of fellow bankers from far and wide, including a solid roll up of past ANZ Tennis and ANZ Football Club members. The legendary Allambee Avenue boys from the 1960’s ANZ Football Club were well represented.  Bill Stevens who was interstate, advised he was disappointed at not being able to attend given his close involvement with Max within the ANZ and Kooyong Tennis Clubs .

Several tributes covering Max’s involvement in tennis, football, golf and family were given and a beautiful song tribute was sung live from Jane Ling. Max’s banking career starting in West Australia covered a broad spectrum including a term in London, Shipboard Agencies, Administration Branch Banking and area banking in Victoria .Max had a great love of family, sport and his beloved pet dogs. He will be sadly missed

Miles                           H.A.(Hugh)                 82 years          24/8/2012

The funeral of Hugh Miles was held in the Blair Chapel Springvale on 31^st August with a large crowd in attendance that overflowed from the Chapel into the reception area. There was a strong contingent of fellow bankers present. Fitting the manner in which Hugh’s life was lived the funeral reception was a truly moving and colourful affair All attendees were gifted a copy of Hugh’s final DVD on arrival in memory of his life. The Chapel vibrated to the music of Hugh singing “Fly Me To The Moon”, “Pennies From Heaven” and “How Little we Know” and the quality of sound was incredible given Hugh was 78 years of age when he made the DVD.

Hugh joined the ES&A and had 42 years service including with ANZ following merger.

Hugh was an avid sportsman playing football in country Victoria and in the bank’s VAFA (Amateurs) team, tennis and later lawn bowls.  With long silver hair and mustache nick names such as “Silver Fox” and “Duke” were bestowed upon him by the family and friends’ .Hugh had a great passion for singing and performed on stage. A highlight was a live appearance on Graham Kennedy’s IMT (In Melbourne Tonight).  Hugh had a very pleasant singing voice, and would team up at the Staff Christmas Party in the Staff Cafeteria at Royal Bank with other staff members namely, Brian Nash (dec) on Piano, Bernie Atkinson Drums, Graeme Galway Trombone, and Noel Matthews on Saxophone. Hugh will be sadly missed, but never forgotten by all his family and friends and fondly remembered as a flamboyant, entertaining and a talented character. (Photos of the musicians provided by Kevin Mitchell have been posted on the ANZROC website)

Dick Sanders who attended the funeral said he was Accountant to Hugh when he arrived at Brandon Park branch, Hugh having taken over from Alan James

Kevin Mitchell said he worked in the ES&A General Managers Dept the same time as Hugh Miles who was attached to The Advances Team.

Oxley                                      P.L.(Peter)                  82 years          10/9/2012

Peter passed away on 10/9/2012 aged 82 years. Peter started his banking career with the E. S. & A Bank in his home town of St. Arnaud as a 16 year old, and continued to progress through the ranks, and the merger with the ANZ, to end his career as Area Manager of the North West Victoria region. Having had a stint as Manager of the ANZ in Mount Gambier, he decided to retire there in 1985, purchased 40 acres of land and began a small farming project. After 18 years of very happy rural living, Peter and wife Moira moved to a Retirement Village in Mount Gambier, before Peter's health forced him into a Nursing Home earlier this year for more intensive care. He is survived by his wife, four children and ten grand-children. Roly Webster mentioned at the Ballarat meeting that he worked with Peter and was very sad to hear of his passing.

The attendees at the Ballarat meeting stood as a mark of respect in remembrance of Max Davis, Hugh Miles and Peter Oxley, our former colleagues, and our condolences are extended  to families and friends,

The service of Thanksgiving for the life of Eric Black was held in the North Balwyn Uniting Church on 14^th August and a large crowd was in attendance. There were many ANZ colleagues present at the service and Brian Christensen told  those present about Eric’s career in ANZ  .Eric joined the Union Bank of Australasia in 1933 in Queensland and in 1956 came to Melbourne working in lending in Victorian Administration moving to Corporate Lending and retiring in 1975 as Assistant State Manager Corporate Lending NSW. Eric was very involved in the Staff Social Club, the ANZ Golf Club and was a strong supporter and for several years President of the ANZ Football Club. Wendy Black’s brother told of Eric’s wartime service of firstly a short term in the AIF until 1941 before joining the RAAF where he served as a pilot in Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya and the Philippines including flying the Catalina Flying boats. While there were many ANZ retired officers in attendance several that we had not seen for a while were Jock Buntain who penned an “ode” to Eric that is posted on the website, Brian Farrell ,Rod Hill, John McConnell, Roy Peake a stalwart of  the ANZ football teams and Neville Taylor. John Brown emailing from Queensland said it was very sad to hear of Eric Black’s  death, he was a great supporter of the staff club as well as the footy club and was friend to many of us 'young blokes from the bush' as we moved around in the Bank.  Bob Bell from Mollymook said he had the pleasure of knowing Eric since 1961, and worked for him at the old 394 Collins St, Lending and Corporate AHQ.

Wendy Black writes that she has now had time to settle down and she wants to  thank so many of their ROC friends who supported Wendy by attending Eric's Thanksgiving Service on 14th August.  She couldn’t believe her eyes when entering the Church and seeing so many of their friends.  It was a wonderful tribute to Eric.

ANZ CEO Australia Phil Chronican sent a personal note to President Neville thanking ANZROC members for the card sent following the death of his wife Leanne. Phil very much appreciated the number of friends and work colleagues who have taken their time to extend their support.

Jack Moyle advised that he had learnt that Sheila Burchette had passed away on 16 August 2012 in Kent England. Sheila was the wife of Peter Burchette who predeceased her some years earlier. Peter was with the ES&A in London and worked in Australia during 1962-64 at Admin Victoria and also visited Queensland and Tasmania. A number of older ES&A members might remember Peter and Sheila.

NOT SO WELL

Don Davy advised that our retired member Rae Collins (92) was recently hit by a cyclist  and in falling  he  fractured his shoulder. Rae normally resides at Finchley Court Supported Care at 1168 Dandenong Road Carnegie 3163 but during his convalescence is at the Epworth Rehabilitation Unit at 85 Wilson Street Brighton Tel: 9592 9144.

Don has been visiting Rae and wondered if any of Rae’s former colleagues might like to make contact with him. Long time friend Wal McGillivray also mentioned that Rae would be happy for friends to phone.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during September and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays; Dave Brookman (89), Barbara Bruce, Valda Clarke, George Cooper (83), Geoff Elliott (84), Bruce Emmett (80), Reg Evans (92), Ian Ewart (81), Don Fraser (87), Stan Goulding (86), Ralph Howden (88), Alan James (86), David Kennedy (88), Dick Milnthorpe (80), Ron Smith (84), Tony Wingrave (80), Murray Wood (90).

INTEREST RATES

From  1/9/2012

less than $20,000         2.30%

Greater than $20,000   2.95%

TWITTER FROM THE BIRD No 2

The ANZ BANK FOOTBALL CLUB (Now playing as Albert Park “Falcons” Football Club) wore Black Armbands for their match against” Old Westbourne” (who play at the school oval in Truganina) as a mark of respect for Eric Black who passed away on 9^th August.

The FALCONS newsletter/website read “It saddens us to advise that a former President of the then ANZ Football Club, Mr. Eric G Black passed away on 9^th August 2012. Eric was president of our club between 1962 and 1964. On behalf of the entire football club we would like to wish Eric’s family and friends our condolences and as a mark of respect we will be wearing black arm bands on Saturday”. Brian and Noelle Christensen, Bill (Jet) and Bev Jackson, Neville (Birdie) and Cheryl Pearson went along to the game to support the team who battled hard all day without claiming the ultimate victory

OLYMPIC GAMES BASKETBALL: Past Wagga sporting fanatics will fondly remember Arthur Newley’s fantastic performances for ANZ South Australia on the Wagga Basketball court. Arthur was the Victorian Teams nemesis for many years. Arthur seemed always at a loss whether to follow a basketball career or “Wagga style boat racing”. Needless to say the boat racing won. It was wonderful to see that Arthurs’s son Bradley was a member of the Australian Olympic Team in the recent London Olympics and is playing professional basketball overseas.

KERRY AND RODNEY DARK flew down from Queensland to attend John Holberton’s funeral. Unfortunately their time in Melbourne was short and they particularly asked me to pass on their sincerest condolences and best wishes to John Holberton’s family and friends, as well as their own former work mates and friends within ANZ “

LETTERS

David Barr emails his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card. David and wife Helga are just back from 8 weeks in Northern Australia camping with friends and they managed to cross a lot of things off their Bucket Lists. They drove the Tanami and Oodnadatta Tracks and the Gibb River Road and despite being very rough in parts, they managed to traverse these relatively unscathed. Watched the sunset at Cable Beach and enjoyed some whale spotting at Middle Lagoon which is about 2 hours north of Broome. David and Helga visited most of the gorges in the Kimberley and they took flights to the Buccaneer Archipelago and Horizontal Falls, Mitchell Falls and the Bungle Bungles. Amazing scenery and combined with some beautiful weather, ranging from mid 20’s to mid 30’s, it certainly made for a memorable trip. They will most likely be heading north again next year to escape Melbourne’s winter.

Treasurer John Brown and wife Jan  were on the Gold Coast (Runaway Bay) staying with Bruce and Glennis Robertson for a few days and then moving on to Bribie Island to visit a couple of cousins who live up that way. They will then be heading back into northern NSW for the last couple of weeks before a last minute dash back home towards the end of September. Fish are biting, but unfortunately most are too small to keep.

Barbara Bruce emails that the ANZ birthday greetings arrived on her birthday and many thanks to Kathy Trace for the card. Four friends took Barbara out for an enjoyable lunch on her birthday. She spent 6 weeks in Britain in May/June, the highlights being in London for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and attending a wedding in Wales.

Ken Chisholm writes thanks for the good wishes that arrived on his birthday which was much appreciated. Ken had an excellent party provided by his wife, children and grandkids for his 70^th.

Muriel Drummond sends her thanks for the birthday greetings from Kathy Trace and says it is so nice to be remembered after almost 30 years in retirement.

Frank Edwards emails many thanks for the birthday greetings as another year races by. Frank is happy to report that he is showing just a few signs of wear and tear, but nothing too obvious.

Frank and wife Mavis did the usual thing and spent their birthdays on the move, this time “doing” the cruise up the Mekong from Saigon to Siem Reap in Cambodia, spotting quite a few ANZ Royal branches and ATMs along the way. A fellow passenger told them he went to school in Hobart with an old Esanda colleague Jeff Barnes, so if anyone is still in touch with Jeff, please let him know that David (Courtland) Blakney sends his kind regards.

Gordon Field and wife Edith have recently returned from a bus trip through Poland and river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam. He was impressed with Poland and the number of cruise vessels on the rivers. They visited the Floriade, held every ten years which was a treat as they had visited it 30 years ago in the Netherlands It is quite an event. The APT tour Gordon and Edith were on was well organised and the sites through Austria and Germany magnificent. Entertainment every evening was of a very high standard. The free food and drink on the boat was a bit of a problem in that some overdid it, much to the annoyance of others. Before departing Gordon hurt his knee which was a downer for the trip. Still they took a number of good photo’s which are being sorting through now. At present they are in the wars with his bad knee, replacement not an option with other health issues and Edith who slipped over in the garden and broke her arm. She must have it in a sling as plaster or operation was not an option for her. With Gordon as chief cook and bottle washer, and carer they are like a couple of lame ducks. It would be a humorists delight to see them getting in each other’s way in the kitchen. With the best will in the world sorting out home help is labyrinthine. Some Agencies will do one thing and not another. Still Gordon says they are bedding things down for the 2/3 months it will take the arm to heal.

John Glasson sends his thanks for the card conveying happy 90^th birthday wishes together with good health and happiness in the year to come to which he will look forward to with pleasure.

Phil Goodier emails his thanks to Kathy Trace for her birthday message which arrived right on time. Retired life for Phil is flat out fishing, diving and that frustrating game of bowls plus plenty of travelling. Bowls is enjoyed with retired officers Ray Pietsch, Ian Davies and David Moffatt who are also in the Beaumaris Bowls Club. The annual fishing trip to WA with ' Capt Bligh’, Peter Bramwell and crew Bob Parsons was again successful this year as it was at Shark Bay where many good fish were caught. A great place when the weather is cooler in Melbourne. Phil and wife Gail also enjoyed a few weeks of R & R in Koh Samui Thailand and trips to Mallacoota and the Snowy River (fishing) somehow fitted in to keep the freezer well stocked. Frequent trips to Yorke Peninsula in Sth Aus are part of life as Phil’s sister is involved in farming near Maitland and Kangaroo Island. The Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron takes up time however it was good to see retired officers Tony Palmer and Max Pleydell and wives dining at the club recently As the Crows are doing well and the finals looming ones' nerves will surely be tested !!

John Hawkins emailed that he is unable to attend the meeting at Ballarat as he and wife Helen will be touring East Coast Canada/USA until 03 Oct.

Louis Hebrard emails that once again he thanks the club for the timely birthday card and good wishes. Fortunately Louis is keeping very well and enjoying the expanding family, golf, working one day a week and many other interests.

Ian Ince writes to thank Kathy for the birthday greetings for his 79^th which was greatly appreciated. It has been a quiet year but at least he had two birthday parties as the family could not all be together on the day.

Peter Jones emailing his many thanks for the birthday card which arrived on the day says that to celebrate his 80^th he went out to dinner with the family.

Cathie MacKiggan writes her many thanks for remembering her birthday as always arriving on the day. She spent a week in Noosa Heads and enjoyed a spot of warm weather with every day 25/26 degrees but then back to Melbourne to warm clothes and the electric blanket.

Susan McCarthy emails her thanks for the annual birthday card. She arrived home from a week in the snow on her birthday to find the card awaiting her. Susan enjoys retirement, and from the letters published in the ANZROC monthly newsletter, so do most people. There’s such a lot of the world to be explored (and so little time to do the exploring). A highlight of her past year was a terrific trip to Portugal with Australians Studying Abroad. Susan learnt plenty about the Portuguese navigational prowess, and about the English development of the market for Port.

John McConnell sends his thanks for the birthday greetings which again arrived with immaculate timing. He says he finds the quantity and quality of the news distributed to members of great interest.

Keith Moorhouse emailed his thanks for the ANZROC Birthday Wishes for his 66th year. Keith and wife Irene have just returned from a holiday in Cairns where they enjoyed great weather, scenic beauty, wonderful food and a lot of diving. Needless to say they are both in good health and their life is very busy with travelling, hobbies, 10 grandchildren and a great grandson. Keith sends regards to all his past work colleagues

Brian Murdoch sends his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes he received for his 81^st.Brian says it is pleasing to catch up with what is news with other retirees. Unfortunately 2012 has not been great health wise for Brian but after stints in hospital, rehabilitation and respite he has now returned home. Visits by Neville and Cheryl Pearson, Bruce Tickell, John Flyger, Neil Sharman and Alan Chapple have helped his recovery.

Reg Nicolson sent a note to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday card which arrived on the day. Reg says that although managing the birthday cards must be a time consuming and never ending task it is greatly appreciated by the “oldies” and the other cards get fewer and fewer as we age.

Bernard O'Reilly emails thanks for his birthday card. Bernard and wife Claire  have continued with their  4 X 4 travels with a trip to view the Alice Springs /Finke desert race in June however as they  have now visited most places on the  agenda and are looking for some more comfort as opposed to outback bush camping, the vehicle with all camping equipment is now for sale. Bernard and Claire have not been in Melbourne during the winter for some time and must admit the colder weather is not to their liking so will have to plan to be in sunnier/warmer parts next year but in the meantime they will be going to the country music festival in Mildura in early October for a week (hopefully after the mighty Hawks have won another premiership). The newsletter is always a joy to learn what is happening to past colleagues and with some luck Bernard hopes to be able to attend the meeting at The Waltzing Matilda in Springvale.

Alan Pearce would like to thank the members for their birthday wishes on the occasion of his 77th birthday and also sincerely thank Kathy Trace for her great efforts in getting the birthday greetings to members on time. It is very much appreciated.

Mark Stankovich writes thanks for the birthday wishes. He had a great and happy day celebrating his birthday at a dinner party with his whole family. As usual the year passed too quickly and there seems to be less and less time to accomplish all one wants to do.

Doug Watson emails his thanks to Kathy Trace for the special greetings on his birthday card.

It only seems just a short time ago that Doug and wife Maureen arrived from ANZ London in 1971 and could not understand why everything was closed....but it was a special race day in November! Recently it was very much into the future  when Alister Maitland and Doug lunched at the Treasury on the corner of Queen Street. Yes the old ANZ 394 Collins Street where many moons ago he was set to work as the new Pom in town on set off points ,Mac Brunckhorst stopped it but today a front line product in the form of creditor set off accounts has been introduced...change goes around and back!!. But the tellers counter still remains as a symbol of the banks past .Today Doug and Maureen now have a great family of 20 and celebrated his special day at the RACV resort at Inverloch which was a nice place to be for a few days, even in the winter. At this time they also reflect on the many friends and support they have had from the ANZ family. And it was good to catch up with Rodney and Kerry Dark and Rosemary and Don McGinn earlier this month. Retirement is not for Doug and after a stint on Swinburne University board and working on  the Bendigo Community Bank Concept they are running a small consulting business from Little Collins Street not far from ANZ Queen Street. This keeps Doug more than occupied but still allows time to visit Europe and the Med and London each year to catch up with friends, London ANZers  and his mother who is now some 97 years of age and still living in the family home near Dulwich in London. Still quite a while to go..... If he follows the gene path!

AND Kevin Barry, John Bloom, Bill Bowring, Geoff Christensen, Brian Day, Saul Eslake, Pierre Farhat, Ian Fulton, Peter Giasoumi, David Gibb, Trevor Hart,  Peter Harvey, Andy Herd, Graeme Horsburgh, Bob Irvine, Erwin Jones, Graham Joseph, Peter Kane, Rob Kirk, Alan Lauder, George Lawson, Phil Manning, Bruce and Nancye Mathrick,  Peter Mitchell, John Pearson, Ron Phillips,  Graeme Plant, Alan Podger, Tom Portelli, Peter Powell, Bevyn Ranford, Barry Reid, Allan Richardson, John Saffery, Kevin Sharp, Graham Spruzen, Rupe Thomas, Russell van Rooyen, Adrian Walsh, John White, ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

THERMOMIX COOKING CLASS with Wolfgang Damschitz August 23^rd at Tooronga Village Shopping Centre

A group of 34 ANZROC members and partners enjoyed a great culinary adventure despite the inclement weather that evening with Hostess Janine Babauskis and Host Wolf Damschitz. Janine and her team of assistants joined Wolf and using only the Thermomix Kitchen appliance presented a degustation menu that was enjoyed by all present. The Thermomix unites the functions of over 10 appliances in one compact unit and Wolf mentioned that these units were successfully introduced to ANZ Bank catering a few years ago when he was in charge of the kitchen. This was our first evening get together for the year and members not seen for a while included Annette and Graham Baldwin, Ken Crawford, Graeme King , David Laing, Andrew and Elizabeth Turner, Doug Watson and Anne Wee and Brian and Noelle Christensen came with daughter Katherine. Our thanks go to Janine and Wolf for such an enjoyable evening.

Doug Watson and wife Maureen said they enjoyed the cooking function so much and it was great to catch up with Wolf again... he well remembered Doug’s black Saab sports and how badly he parked it in the bank garage!! As Doug said at the meeting we should try and get Wolf to run a sub chapter of ANZROC for food and wine appreciation?

FINAL STAFF REUNION LUNCHEON FOR ES&A STAFF EMPLOYED IN SA

The final Staff Reunion Luncheon for all officers who were employed by The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited is to be held on Wednesday 17th October 2012 at The Bar and Balcony Restaurant, The Strathmore Hotel, 129 North Terrace, Adelaide, S.A. from 12 noon.

There are a number of members of ANZROC Vic that worked in S.A and are now residing in Victoria who may be interested in attending the get together. You can contact President John Lauder on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for full details or let Ron Adams know and he will send you the invitation.

GOLF DAY - TRARALGON GOLF CLUB - Thursday 22 November 2012

This is a day where ANZROC members and partners can come just for the game, or like most, can check in at a local motel for the night and enjoy a friendly social evening with a great country style three course dinner and a few drinks after the game at the well appointed Traralgon Golf Club. We look forward to catching up with you all at this popular event.

An entry form is attached with this Newsletter and is also be available on the anzroc.com.au website.

APT OFFER FOR ANZROC MEMBERS for September

18 Day Canadian Experience and Alaska Cruise

OFFER: Fly Free Including Taxes*

ANZ Price $9,016 per person, twin share*. (Normal price from $9,695)

Departs April 2013. Book by 15 October 2012

Discover the amazing beauty of the Canadian Rockies including a two day VIA Rail journey. Embark on a seven night cruise through the famous Inside Passage with Holland America visiting Tracy Arm, Sitka and Ketchikan.

Includes:

• Overnight train journey on VIA Rail in Sleeper Touring Class
• Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Lake View Rooms
• Two nights in Valleyside or Mountain View rooms at The Fairmont Banff Springs
• Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line ship, the ms Oosterdam in a luxurious Verandah Stateroom
• Fully escorted tour and Alaskan cruise
• Enjoy a return scenic ferry ride across the pretty Georgia Strait
• Travel the Icefields Parkway and board an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier
• Ride a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views
• Be amazed by Moraine Lake
• Guided tour of the sights of Vancouver
• Explore Sitka, Ketchikan and Juneau

• Freedom of Choice Touring & Dining options in selected cities
• 39 meals

For more information, call 1300 204 588 or visit www.aptouring.com.au/ANZStaffClub

*Conditions apply. Book and deposit by 15 October 2012. Prices are per person, twin share and includes savings. Prices are correct as at 3 September 2012 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers are not combinable, available on new bookings only and subject to availability. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Fly Free offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once booking class sold out surcharges apply. Flights must be booked by APT. Non-Refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is due within seven days. Final Payment is due 100 days prior to departure. Flights are in economy class with Air Canada (or an airline of APT’s choosing if unavailable). FLY FREE INCLUDING TAXES: Includes air taxes to the value of up to $820 per person. Fly Free offer valid April 2013 departures of UT18VEVS.

ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2012/2013 are now due and payments can be made in favour of ANZROC and sent to our Treasurer John Def Brown, PO Box 4056, Burwood East 3151, Phone 98021810. (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

The separate advice for renewal of subscriptions follows subscriptions remain at $20.00 for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members.

Honorary Members please note:  – you do not need to pay any subscription

Note that members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through your internet banking facilities making certain that your personal details in the “payee information” section i.e. Name and Initial are shown so that we can record the receipt as often the funds are received with no details provided .See the website for the  acknowledgement form to email to John Brown advising that payment has been made through internet banking.

The ANZROC account details are as follows:

ACCOUNT NAME:           ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB                                                                                        (Victoria)

BSB:                                      013 350

ACCOUNT NUMBER:     3064 51947

As a matter of interest the  number of members using the internet for newsletters has stalled at around 690 and if you have access to email let us know and we will be able to send future communications electronically that will reach you within 7 days of our meetings.

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ANZROC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC)

Subscriptions are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and can be posted to John Def Brown,

PO Box 4056, Burwood East, Vic 3151, (phone No. 9802 1810 ) to reach John Brown  prior to 31^st October 2012.

The Annual Subscription is $20.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $10.00.

HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL

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FOR THE DIARY

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: EARLY NOTICE

November 8^th AGM…34^th Floor, 100 Queen Street

November 22^nd Golf tournament at Traralgon

December 13^th Christmas Luncheon at Art Centre St Kilda Road

February 14^th 2013 Luncheon to celebrate Charles Rennie’s 100^th birthday.

34^TH Floor/100 Queen Street

NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 11^TH 2012

To be held at the WALTZING MATILDA HOTEL 856 HEATHERTON ROAD SPRINGVALE (Cnr Springvale and Heatherton Road)

ANZROC will hold another luncheon meeting in suburban Melbourne for Members and their partners on Thursday 11^th October 2012.  We encourage members and their partners in the nearby suburbs to come and spend time with colleagues and friends.  Members to pay for meals and drinks on the day.

Names can be sent to David and Glen Knuckey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or phone through your details on 9551 0414 or post to David and Glen at PO Box 242 Dingley 3172 using the notice attached.

To assist members and partners, we will endeavour to provide transport to and from the venue for those members/partners who do have mobility difficulties. We would also appreciate any assistance members can give in provision of transport should such be required ______________________________________________________________________________

ANZROC MEMBERS AND PARTNERS Suburban Luncheon at WALTZING MATILDA HOTEL,

856  Heatherton Road Springvale on Thursday 11^th October 2012

Members Name…………………………………………..

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I/we will be attending the luncheon:   Yes / No

I am able to assist with transport for members who require assistance:  Yes  /  No

I would appreciate assistance with transport:   Yes / No

This information can be emailed to David and Glen Knuckey at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted to David and Glen at PO Box 242 Dingley  3172 or should you wish to telephone, please call David on 95510414