NEWSLETTER 13th June 2013
PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | HON. TREASURER | RECORDS OFFICER | NEWSLETTER EDITOR |
John McPhee | Peter Pritchard | John Brown |
Debbie Jerkovic | Ron Adams |
5/347 Blackburn Road, | 19 Albert Street | PO Box 4056 | 24 Flowerdale Road | PO Box 579, |
Doncaster East, 3109 | East Malvern 3145 | Burwood East 3151 | Glen Iris 3146 | Malvern, 3144 |
Ph 98419535 | Ph 95719406 | Ph 98021810 | Ph 98857276 | |
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WELFARE OFFICERS |
Gary Mason (Ph.95719575) |
Eamon Veaney (Ph.94212830) |
Joan Nathan (Ph.97408001) |
Neville Pearson (Ph.98020187) |
WELCOME
On Thursday 13th June 2013 President John McPhee welcomed 40 members and partners who gathered at the Moonee Valley Racing Entertainment Centre for our June luncheon. We enjoyed a terrific luncheon at the Centre which was great value for money at a venue overlooking the famous Moonee Valley Racecourse and the city views were spectacular. The formal matters were dealt with by Secretary Peter Pritchard and those present then enjoyed catching up with colleagues and their partners. Robin and Dorothy Chase travelled from Clifton Springs and members not seen for some time were Ian McMullin and Kevin Toohey.
APOLOGIES
John Brown, Brian Christensen, George Cooper, Cedric Coxsedge, Col Edwards, Nola Forsyth, Ray Gill, Teresa Goldsbrough, Norris Gale, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield ,John Hawkins, Dorothy Hayes, Ken Lee, Jacqui Luckman, Gary Mason, Ken McNutt, Noelene Noonan, Peter Nyga, Ron Phillips, Bill Robinson, John Vanselow, Eamon Veaney, Jackie Waite, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods.
NEW MEMBERS
Edwards Janice L. (Jan) 24 years with ANZ
Grigoris Nickee 30 years with ANZ
Hopkins Suzanne J. (Suzanne) 10 years with ANZ
Jewell Kerry R. (Kerry) 28 years with ANZ
Koch Daryl M.B. (Daryl) 25 years with ANZ
Whiting Carole 12 Years with ANZ
We look forward to seeing Jan, Nickee, Suzanne, Kerry, Daryl, and Carole at one of our meetings.
BEREAVEMENTS
BOOL J.G. (JOHN) 12/6/2013 84 years
A full report will be in next month’s newsletter. Funeral service to be held 18/6/2013.
GRIGGS C.H.(CLIFF) 6/6/2013 87 years
Cliff joined The Bank of Australasia before enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force in September 1943 and on completion of pilot training was posted to the Pacific zone .On discharge in April 1946 he was Leading Aircraftman at Melbourne Tele Unit.
Cliff spent 44 years with ANZ in a number of roles in country and city branches and retired as Manager Clifton Hill. He became a loyal Geelong Football Club member after spending some years in ANZ Geelong where as a young single man he boarded with several Geelong football legends including Fred Flanagan and Bob Davis and enjoyed the successes of the past and present teams. ANZROC members Brian Christensen, Ken McNutt, Kevin Mitchell, Ray Gaunt and Ron Adams were present in the gathering of 150 family and friends at the funeral service.
McCONNELL J.R. (John) 17/5/2013 73 years
John Duguid, a close friend and colleague of John advised that John moved to Victoria after joining ANZ in Christchurch in NZ and worked in ANZ Headquarters until his appointment as State Manager Victoria followed by senior executive roles in Headquarters reaching Managing Director Corporate and Retail Banking at retirement and after retirement worked with Equity Trustees. He was highly regarded by the Boards of both corporations. John focussed on customer service and staff relationships and was influential in the ANZ’s relationship with the Jewish community in Melbourne. John Duguid said that among the 250 people attending the celebration of John’s life he noticed Solomon Lew and also past Premier of Victoria Jeff Kennett as well as many ANZROC members, friends and fellow golfers that included Don Mercer, John Ries, Jim Nicolson, Richard Harding, George Lawson, Barry Gibson, John Crough, Peter Treleaven and Peter Pritchard.
Members at our meeting stood in remembrance of Cliff and John as a mark of respect for our past members and our condolences are extended to their families and friends.
David Valentine advised that Ron White died 6/5/2013 after many years of ill health. Ron would be remembered by many of our members that served or visited ANZ London.
NOT SO WELL
Pat O’Neill, wife of Past President and Life Member Leigh O’Neill reports that Leigh is not at all well and has just had 3 weeks in respite and is looking forward to coming home. He has lost a lot of weight and now weighs less than 10 stone.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during June and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays:
Les Ager (82), Bill Gardiner (82), Jim Martin (91), Ken McNutt (86), Geoff Meggs (85), Ken Munro (82), Ray Murphy (83), Reg Roberts (85), Bob Skipper (87), Roy Sloggett (81), Barry Theobald (89), James Trimble (85), Ern Walton (82), Roger Watkins (82), Kevin Watson (84), Ray Whitehead (87), John Williams (83), Brian Wills (82).
QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS
ANZROC Honorary Member Wal McGillivray was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the community particularly veterans and their families. Wal said he had spent around 30 years working with RSL serving in most Office Bearing roles in his RSL branch and had raised more than $500,000 selling ANZAC Day badges and the Red Poppies for Remembrance Day. The honour was well deserved.
INTEREST RATES
From 1/6/2013
Less than $20,000 1.80%
Greater than $20,000 2.31%
GUEST SPEAKER AT THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MEETING IN MAY
43 Members attended the lunch to hear Major Brendan Nottle from the Salvation Army team in Melbourne who heads up Salvation Army social operations at the Melbourne 614 Centre in Bourke Street. Brendan has spoken at our Red Shield Appeal previously and he spoke about the issues that confront the Salvation Army in dealing with the poor and homeless in Melbourne. Brendan's wife Major Sandra Nottle also attended the lunch. Our members appreciated the opportunity to hear first hand of the challenges that Brendan and Sandra deal with every day and many members were moved by the stories. Committeeman Col Edwards gave the vote of thanks to Brendan and presented him with members' donations totalling $5,315.50 for the ongoing work within the Salvation Army and the committee thanks our ANZROC members who so generously continue to support the work of the Salvation Army in Melbourne.
BIRDIES TWITTER
ANZROC member Muriel Williams cut an article from The Age of 25/4/2013 headed “One day on the Western Front and the carnage at Pozieres” from a wartime battlefront diary of the very highly decorated Aubrey Wiltshire who was General Manager of the Bank of Australasia back in the 1940’s / early 1950’s and it is one of several diaries being digitised by the State Library of NSW before the centenary of World War 1. Neville Pearson found it fascinating reading and although there would not be many members who would have worked with Aubrey it is posted on our Website www.anzroc.com.au website if you are interested in reading of the hardships of the time. If you do not have access to a computer then Neville will post a copy to members who would like to read it.
ANZ BANK FOOTBALL CLUB PAST PLAYERS GET TOGETHER
Hoping you're all in great health, and eagerly awaiting this year's Past Players Day, which will be held on Saturday 29th June at the ALBERT PARK / ANZ home ground at Oval 20, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. Our opponents on the day will be St Francis Xavier.
The day will encompass a BBQ, lots of goodies to be raffled, and of course enough cold bevvies to float a cruise ship........well, maybe a small sail boat from the Albert Park Yacht Club......but certainly enough to satisfy everyone’s thirst. PARTNERS MATES AND EVERYONE ARE MOST WELCOME
LETTERS
Ron Adams spent the weekend of his birthday visiting Newmarket races and Cambridge on his most recent trip to England to see his son and daughter in law. With wife Pam they spent several weeks moving the UK family to their new home in Worcester Park but still had time to visit the Chelsea Flower Show in all its glory and have a few days in Belgravia where the house prices brought them back to earth in Malvern. A most enjoyable visit to London.
Dick Barry emailing from Bellerive Tasmania says that he and wife Lynette have been there now for 2 1/2 years, their only move in 48 years! Dick always had a soft spot for Tassie and with their four grandchildren (4, 6, 7 and 8) now living there it wasn’t too difficult a decision to make. Stacks of relations on Lynette’s side also in Tasmania as her father, Geoff Easton, ex-ES&A, was born in Tasmania. Dick and Lynette’s two other children live in Canberra and Darwin. Sadly, Dick has not struck a golf ball in anger for nearly three years, but decided to join a club a few months ago to try to rekindle some enthusiasm. It is called Llanherne out near the Airport. Very flat, only 9 holes but in excellent condition thanks to abundant recycled water. Weather permitting; he might get out for the first round in a week or two.
David Bennie emailed his thanks for the Birthday card which arrived on time as usual. This year was David’s 60th, and he celebrated with wife MaryAnne at their house joined by their many friends, family and co-workers. The past year has been busy, MaryAnne and David travelled to Europe in their summer for 9 weeks, back on Grand Final Day after visiting Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Germany and Holland. Highlight was Varna (Bulgaria) on the Black Sea.
Ann Blashki writing from Shepparton says thanks to the committee and members for a memorable luncheon to celebrate the 100th birthday of Charles Rennie. One of the happiest and best social functions she has ever been to. Well done to all the workers behind the scenes- those members from out of town do appreciate their efforts that benefit all members.
Luigi Bucello writes to thank Kathy for the birthday card which as usual arrived on time. At his Dalmore farm the cold and frosty weather has again changed the colour of the asparagus fern from green to brown which means they now have to get them ready for the spring harvest, processing and packing for the export and domestic market. This means hard work for a couple of week’s preparation then a rest followed by 100 days harvest. Luigi has had a couple of nibbles for the farm, however people are scared of the high Australian $ and Japanese Yen and the labour shortages. Apart from that and Luigi not winning Tattslotto everything is going well.
Alan Chapple emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card received on time as always. Very much appreciated.
Don Davy writes in detail to thank ANZROC for the birthday greetings on the occasion of his 69th birthday. His day was filled with phone calls in the morning, a lunch at work with his work mates, a beautiful chocolate birthday cake and later that night a meal at his daughter’s home and finally had the chance to visit Rae Collins his old manager at General Managers Office who is 93. Don specifically thanks the welfare committee for their work in assisting older members.
Brian Day sends his thanks to President John, the Committee and Members of ANZROC, for the well timed Birthday greetings for his 76th. It’s always good to know that someone remembers and it’s most appreciated. Amazing how the years fly. Brian recently visited the Kingston Centre to catch up with Brian Murdoch who hears regularly from his ANZ mates, especially Bruce Tickell & John Flyger as well as many others. Brian Murdoch is looking forward to moving on from the Kingston Centre in coming weeks.
Nola Forsyth sends her thanks for the birthday card and says she spent her birthday quietly working in her recycle shop where she works 7 days a week to pay expenses. Nola says porcelain and glass cats, dogs and owls are popular but everyday it’s something different and interesting such as the recent sale of a number of old kitchen wares to a young lad who works at Captain Cooks Cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens. Expenses however are getting too high on Canterbury Road at Canterbury and after many years at the shop closure may be on the horizon.
Graham Heenan reporting in from Belmont to thank the Committee for the recent birthday wishes says not too much excitement during the last twelve months with only local travel to Bright, Broadbeach and Mooloolaba. Graham and wife Pam welcomed their grandchild No. 6 in November 2012 and house renovations have been underway since January 2013. A note that may be of interest to fellow retired bankers is that it will be 20 years since his retirement on 30th November and he has just finished the box of staples that was part of the retirement package.
Graeme Horsburgh thanks ANZROC for his birthday card. It’s good to get something in the post on your birthday. He is also trying to locate Bob Johnson who worked at ANZ. Bob was a classmate at Frankston High School and graduated in 1955. Bob was also a member of the ANZ cricket team. If you can help it would be much appreciated. Let Peter Pritchard know and he will pass on the information to Graeme.
Doug Imrie emails that the newsletter continues to provide great interest and a means of keeping informed about previous work colleagues. Doug and wife Trish arrived in Cairns at the start of May, after a zigzag journey north west (Lightning Ridge, Winton) from Ocean Grove, just in time for the birth of their 4th grandson (5th grandchild). It has to be one of the very special joys of being Grand Parent. They will start heading south sometime in July and expect to be home by October. Australia is a great Country to explore.
Ailsa Mackie sends her thanks to Kathy Trace for her birthday greetings which were lovely to receive. Ailsa enjoys receiving the newsletters and reading about those members who are so mobile, however she realises how lucky she is to still be around and reading about others.
Frank Marzin emails his thanks for the birthday wishes. Frank is heading off to Broadbeach for a well earned holiday. He is still working full time but hoping to retire in the next year or so. He passes on his best wishes to all past colleagues and hopes to meet up with members soon.
President John McPhee emails thanks Kathy, Collected his mail on Friday and there it was right on time. She has got it done to a tee. Great work.
Peter Nyga advises his birthday card arrived right on time, as usual and thanks Kathy for the excellent service. The day was spent socialising: going out for coffee with some photographer friends in the morning; his brother came over to visit in the afternoon and in the evening Peter’s partner June took him to dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant in Black Rock, where they filled themselves with fine cuisine. (And no, he didn’t play the Beatles song “When I’m 64”).
Peter Nielipowiec writing from Strathdale says he was sorry to learn of the passing of our late member Leigh Astall. Peter worked with Leigh when he was accountant at Horsham, an absolutely champion man. Leigh along with his family and Brian Madden and his family took Peter to his first visit to the Grampians when Peter was on staff in Horsham. Treasured memories.
Alan Podger writes that he has just returned from Adelaide where wife Judith had a reunion with cousins on her mother’s side. She had not seen some of them for over 50 years so you can imagine there was a fair bit of “face recognition” stuff required, but, after that was achieved there was no holds barred with voices increasing in volume and photos going way back. As usual, Alan’s Birthday Greeting Card from ANZ ROC duly signed by Kathy on behalf of the President was waiting for him for which he appreciated.
Barry Rogers emails his thanks for the timely birthday wishes which were appreciated and says that he has entered his 76th year and life is good. Barry and wife Jill are both well and healthy and they have three little grandchildren (girls) that they are very proud of. In August the three families are heading for a week in Port Douglas, sharing a house just out of town. In March, Jill and Barry are spending a fortnight on a tour in Northern India, with Jill really looking forward to her first sighting of the Taj Mahal. He is still working three days a week while Jill is kept busy with tennis, choir work and currently Naplan marking, and with both attending the gymnasium twice weekly they do not have much time left over to ever feel sorry for themselves. As he said, life is good.
Terry Stapleton emails his thanks for the birthday card for his 83rd birthday which arrived, as usual, on the day, Another good year has gone by quickly for Terry and wife Maureen and they continue to generally enjoy good health and lead reasonably active lives...not a lot has changed...Terry still enjoys a game of tennis on the week-ends and also lunch at the Wine and Food Society most Tuesdays and he does enjoy being a volunteer for Bush Care which involves helping maintain the bush land in a couple of nearby Reserves. Terry appreciates the webpage and the monthly magazine and the news it brings of old friends with whom he has worked.
Miles Tiller emails his thanks to Kathy for her timely birthday card. Miles celebrated his 75th in a quiet way as wife Betty was laid low with the flu. He did, however receive a number of telephone calls and cards from family and friends. Both Miles and Betty are generally enjoying life and spend time with their grandchildren of 4 boys when ever they can and waiting patiently for a new arrival in July-which they understand will be a granddaughter. During March Miles and Betty took a most enjoyable cruise for 14 days around New Zealand and next year they are looking forward to a European river cruise.
June Thompson sends her thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes on behalf of ANZROC. June spent an enjoyable day in good company.
Roger Watkins writes to thank members for the birthday wishes for his 82nd.Roger had been hoping to attend the 100th year celebrations of the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney this year but has had to cancel but he says about 50 nations have been invited to send a representative ship and most have accepted the invite so there will be many sailing ships in Sydney Harbour later this year. The Federal Government has agreed to subsidise the cost of the many events in support for the 100 years of our Navy.
Peter Westaway emails many thanks to committee and Kathy for his April birthday card which reached him on time at the new address. No more bushfires in Glenmaggie to be concerned with. The fire in January was the most horrendous and Peter is pleased to now be residing in semi regional Warragul.
Norma Thomas writing from Pialba, Queensland, sends thanks the Committee for their good wishes on the occasion of her birthday which she greatly appreciated.
Past President John Vanselow emails his thanks for his birthday card which arrived on the day. John says his birthday this year was less exciting than last year's 80th but was still enjoyable spent with all the family. John and wife Lois left mid- May for another visit to the Flinders Ranges. Their daughter and son-in-law have recently purchased a 4WD and want to accompany them on their initial inland adventure. After the major problems with their Land Cruiser when travelling in Queensland last year the 4WD is now in fine shape and ready to go.
Kevin Watson emailed a note to say thanks for the birthday greetings card which arrived on time. It was very much appreciated. Kevin and wife Susan were just home for the birthday after a cruise from Darwin to Broome exploring the wonders of the rugged and ancient Kimberly region. It is to be recommended to any who might wish to see a vast area of largely unspoilt Australia.
John White writes that Kathy is upholding the ANZ’s reputation for efficiency as the birthday wishes arrived as usual on his birthday. John and wife Debby have survived the trauma of moving house (again) and are looking forward to spending June in Queensland before their next grand child’s birth due in July.
AND, Graeme and Annette Baldwin, Barbara Bruce, Diane Carew , Phil Goodier, John Harris, Andy Herd, Graham Holt, Tessa Hondros, Suzanne Hopkins, Barry Kilmartin, Daryl Koch, Alan Lauder, Sue McCarthy, Jill Paterson, Jenette Pickering, Geoff Stillman, John Taylor, Warren Thomas, John Turnbull, Glen Twidale, John Vanselow,
ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
SUBSCRIPTIONS REMINDER
Over the next few days, a reminder email or letter will be sent to those members who are in arrears for the current year to 30 September 2013. A quick response will be appreciated.
Contact John Brown, Hon Treasurer for all enquiries regarding subscriptions - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 03 9802 1810, mobile 0425827540.
ANZ LADIES CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE
This year the ANZ Ladies Club celebrates its 60th birthday, making it one of the oldest of the Bank's social clubs. To mark this auspicious occasion, the Ladies Club is holding a celebratory Lunch, in conjunction with its Annual Christmas Lunch, on Tuesday 26th November, and the Bank has kindly agreed for it to take place on the 34th Floor of 100 Queen Street. As this is a special occasion, we would like to invite all former Members to join us. If you are a former Member or know of one, please will you pass on this information, as we would really love to see again as many old friends as possible.
Venue: 34th floor, 100 Queen St, Melbourne
Date: Tuesday 26th November at 12 noon.
Cost: $40.00 inclusive.
As we have to liaise with the outside caterers that the Bank now uses, and because various security details must be organized, we need to have firm numbers well in advance of the date, and are requesting that attendance is confirmed with a cheque by 31st July. This should be sent to Jill Witney, PO Box 2165, Ringwood North, 3134
If further details are required, please contact Jill Witney, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tel. 9876 1646, or Angela Mercer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tel. 9416 3923
GOLF DAY AT ROSEBUD COUNTRY CLUB 29TH NOVEMBER 2013
Brief details are as follows:
- Start time: 8-00am from the first and tenth tees ensuring the full field will have teed off within one hour.
- Cost: $60 per person covering golf, prizes, barbecue lunch and some wine.
- Motorised cart hire will be available for $25 per cart for non members.
- Non-playing partners’ lunch cost is $18
- Limited to 48 players but may b able to increase if enough notice is given…
- On-course accommodation is available at The Fairways Resort motel. Details as follows:
- Telephone number 5950 2111
- King Suite King Size Bed $155 per room 1 or 2 guests
- Twin Suite 2 x Single Beds $165 per room 2 guests
- Dinner is available seven nights a week in the club’s restaurant.
- Being the inaugural event, the organizers (Huck Bourke, Alan Lauder and Barry King) would appreciate an indication of the number of attendees and to that end, it would assist if those intending to play notified Alan Lauder by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
ANZROC 2013 MEETINGS AND EVENTS
- August 8: 34th Floor / 100 Queen Street – Guest Speaker Sue Hendy CEO Victorian Council of the Aged at our Luncheon
NEXT MEETING…THURSDAY JULY 11th 2013 CHRISTMAS IN JULY.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 11 July at East Malvern RSL Club. The club is located at Stanley Gros Drive, East Malvern. (Melway 60 A12). There is ample car parking and a lift services the bistro. If members have any difficulty in attending, please contact Peter Pritchard for arrangements to be made for transport options.
This meeting is open to members and their partners. If you have not come to one of our meetings before, then you are more than welcome. We guarantee a great lunch and fellowship.
We have arranged a two course Christmas Lunch for $20 per head. There is also a vegetarian meal option if requested. Drinks are at bar prices. The meeting commences at noon with lunch served at 12.45pm.
Our special guest speaker is Charles Rennie all being well who will talk about his experiences and some of the challenges and events that shaped the Bank during his tenure as Managing Director.
In addition we expect to have the man in red also make appearance.
If you are interested in attending, please let Peter Pritchard (phone 9571 9406) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let him know that you are attending by no later than 8th July 2013.
Payment in advance is requested, by crediting the ANZROC bank account BSB 013350 Account Number 3064 51947 (include your surname on the remittance advice) or post a cheque to 19 Albert Street, East Malvern 3145.
Christmas in July 11 July 2012. East Malvern RSL.
Yes I will be attending: The cost is $20 per head. Drinks at bar prices.
Members Name…………………………………………………………………..
Partners Name…………………………………………………………………….
If you require the vegetarian option please indicate………………………..
My cheque for $............ is enclosed. Post to 19 Albert Street, East Malvern 3145
Ron Adams,
Newsletter Editor