NEWSLETTER 11th July 2013

WELCOME

We had an excellent turnout at our meeting on Thursday 11^th July at East Malvern RSL Club.

64 Members and partners were in attendance. President John McPhee opened the meeting and welcomed all. Secretary Peter Pritchard conducted the formalities of the meeting.

APOLOGIES

Mike Aranha, Herman Bettonvil, Angelo Biviano ,Diane Carew, John Carruthers, Cedric Coxsedge, Jim Dusting,  Col Edwards, Nola Forsyth, Teresa Goldsbrough, Stan Halbish , John Hawkins, Dorothy Hayes, Ron Horne ,Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Sandra Joseph, Ken Lee, Gary Mason, Wal McGillivray, Gerry and Fay McPherson, Brian Murdoch, Joan Nathan, Noelene Noonan, Geoff Perdriau, Ron Phillips, Alan Podger, Charles Rennie, Bill Robinson , Bruce Sanderson, Jackie Waite, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods.

NOT SEEN FOR A WHILE:

Wendy Black, Ann Blashki from Shepparton,  Jock Buntain, John Caudry, Rae Collins, Linda Davidson, Don Davy, Alan Forrest, Ray Gill, Jacqui Luckman, Don and Elizabeth Maguire (First Meeting), Geoff Meggs, Peter Nyga, Roy Peake, Ken Stapleton, Andrew and Elizabeth Turner, Doug Westcott, Rosemary Willoughby Murray Wood.

Not seen since last Christmas….Santa but Neville Pearson made a guest appearance as Santa and entertained members with assistance from his lovely elf (Cheryl Pearson). Three members received the lucky door prize of a bottle of wine each. Lunch of Turkey and Ham followed by Christmas pudding was very enjoyable. Several members present were celebrating their birthdays in July. Kathy Trace, Rae Collins, Norris Gale and Kevin O’Neill were surprised with all present singing happy birthday as a cake appeared.

John McPhee closed the meeting at 2.30pm, with many still lingering to enjoy the company of others.

Wendy Black subsequently emailed to Peter Pritchard  “ Just a note to congratulate you and your committee - yesterday's luncheon was a great success - the meal couldn't be faulted and the 'fun' provided by Father Christmas was a great start to a very enjoyable day”  and that in a few words sums up the collective feeling  of those present on the day.

NEW MEMBERS

Aranha                        M.J.     (Mike)             ANZ    42 years.

Tonzing                       G.A.    (Gren)             ANZ    25 years

We look forward to seeing Mike and Gren at one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Bool                 John G.                                   11/6/2013                    84 years

John joined the Union Bank at Traralgon in the 40’s and spent time in country Victoria working through the ranks in towns such as Wangaratta, Stawell, Warrnambool until his first management role at Casterton followed by terms in Northcote, Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Parramatta and on retirement was an Area Manager in NSW based in Orange. John was an active member in each community he was transferred to that included Apex, Lions, Probus while he was often called to handle the funds as Treasurer of sporting clubs in places such as Casterton, Stawell and Silver City in Broken Hill .He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church in Ocean Grove and finally Brunswick. John had retired to Ocean Grove and returned to Melbourne in his later years with late wife Dorothy. Ron Adams, Brian Christensen, Kevin Mitchell, Ken McNutt and Roy Peake represented ANZROC at the funeral service which was attended by around 130 family, friends and colleagues.

Manning          R.P.W. (Phil)                           27/6/2013                    83 years

A private funeral service took place on 2^nd July. As reported in ANZROC newsletter in late 2011 Phil started his career in Nigeria in Bank of West Africa where he spent many years of wide and varied experiences before moving to Australia where he worked in FCA the finance company of The Bank of Adelaide before merging with Esanda. Phil had a number of outside interests but had a special love of soccer, playing for 12 years then refereeing for 20 years including refereeing a Cup Final in Lagos in 1959.He also got involved in club management which included finance, accounting and tax matters for the clubs and players and acquired the necessary qualifications to add to his banking and management credentials.

Members at our meeting stood in remembrance of John and Phil as a mark of respect for our past members and our condolences are extended to their families and friends.

Joy MacDonald and Mavis Ryan let me know that Mavis Higgins who worked in ANZ in Melbourne during her career had passed away in Perth sometime in March of this year and many members may remember Mavis.

Laurie Foord also advised that Kevin Whitty who worked in ES&A International Department and played in the ES&A football team for many years passed away in July and Kevin would be well known to many ANZROC members.

NOT SO WELL

Further to our note in last month’s newsletter Pat O’Neill advises that any of Leigh O’Neill’s friends will be made very welcome if you want to talk to him but we suggest you ‘phone Pat on 5987 0797 first.

Welfare Volunteer and Committeewoman Joan Nathan advised that Graeme Baldwin had spent time in hospital recently but is now in rehab in Elsternwick after injuring his back doing exercises at home. Annette Baldwin says Graeme is happy to see friends and her telephone number is 98221796.

Gerry McPherson told me that he is off to hospital again for a week or so for another operation.

Harry Trefz told our welfare volunteer Joan Nathan that he was recently in hospital but is home convalescing and fortunately carers and family are giving him the support needed.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during July and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays:

Marguerite Barnsley, Ron Cashin (80), Rae Collins (93), Eric Dickson (82), Chris Fieggen (82), Lawton Graham (84), Fred Hornsby (82), Terry Humphris (88), Alwynne Kilpatrick (89), Kevin Smyth (82), Bernie Sowersby (83), Keith Taylor (85), Frank Wells (86), Norm Wood (87), John York (82).

INTEREST RATES

From  1/7/2013

Less than $20,000                                           1.80%

Greater than $20,000                                       2.31%

BIRDIES TWITTER

XMAS IN JULY LUNCHEON

Hats off to Peter Pritchard and the committee for organising such an enjoyable luncheon last Thursday at the East Malvern RSL. Was a nice touch that Santa and one of Santa’s Elf’s (Cheryl) came from the North Pole to be the mystery guests in Charles Rennie’s absence due to his hospitalisation. Santa’s chocolates went very well with the coffee and was a nice touch

Charles sends his best wishes and hopes to be home soon and will endeavour to address a future meeting. We all wish Charles and Joy our best wishes for a speedy recovery

NOT SO WELL

There are several of our members who are languishing with illness and age. Privacy policy does not allow us to list details without the OK of the member or families and quite often members prefer to “suffer in silence”

There are on the other hand others who would delight in the company of a visitor to help keep abreast of happenings and while away some time with them.

Graeme Baldwin Ron Cashin and Herman Bettonvil come to mind who would love to hear from past banker mates

We require close friends or family to let us know of such members and we will be happy to provide information and contact details in our monthly ANZROC Newsletter. Where practical a committee member (s) will endeavour to call and brighten up their day

ANZ FOOTBALL CLUB PAST PLAYERS DAY

A fine day saw a good roll up of past players and a great time was had by all with Sunday hangovers guaranteed

The match saw a high standard of play and an entertaining game with ALBERT PARK/ANZ senior team being headed in the last minutes after leading for most of the game. A special thanks for all the ANZROC members and partners for attending

LETTERS

Les Ager emails to convey his thanks to the Committee and members for the birthday greetings received to celebrate his 82nd birthday. Les had a very enjoyable time with family.

Ian Anderson writes a big thank you to ANZROC and in particular Kathy Trace for his birthday greetings. It’s hard to believe Ian has been retired for 16 years. Ian and wife Margaret have been blessed this year with the safe arrival of their 4^th grandson, making a total of 8 grandchildren. Their efforts when minding some of them seem to be greatly appreciated. Ian and Margaret’s annual holidays in Burleigh Heads, Qsld, now include children and grandchildren with lots of fun filled enjoyment. Ian is still playing golf twice weekly at Box Hill with his handicap still holding up despite the age increase.

New member Mike Aranha emailed his thanks for the last newsletter and said he had been reading ANZROC and associated pages online for quite some time. Mike bumped into Peter Marshall last week who told him about the footy club reunion, the day after that Mike ran into Kev ‘The Secretary’ Mitchell, who lives a few hundred metres away.

Anne Blashki writing from Shepparton sends thanks for the greetings sent for her birthday last month. A huge task done so well.

John Drummond emails thanks to ANZROC, particularly Kathy Trace on behalf of the President, for the card received on the day, for his birthday.

Furio Frank emails his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card; it was received on the day.

Health good, drought appears over, what else can worry us?

John Hawkins advised he was not able to attend the July meeting as he and wife Helen will be on a 15 day River Boat Cruise in Russia. John hopes to see members next month at the meeting in Queen Street,

Peter Keating emails his appreciation of the birthday card that appeared right on time once again, thank you Kathy. While necessary work restricts Peter and his wife’s  travel just a little, there’s no time like the present for visits to China and India and accessing the ANZROC Newsletter is no harder there than here.

Ken Lee intends to be in Pelican Waters visiting brother Ian (ex ANZ) and his wife in July.

Time away is valuable as it is not a simple thing to plan for with his bowls activities but he will endeavour to make August meeting.

Rod Mann emails his thanks for his birthday card which was appreciated. Rod had a great day. Rod and his wife are travelling to Sri Lanka the end of June for a holiday.

Colin McNamara emails please pass on his thanks to Kathy for her usual promptness with Birthday Greetings to one who has aged another year.

Ken McNutt writes to say he was very pleased to receive birthday wishes from the Committee and members of ANZROC. Ken supposes it is getting above average to reach 86 but unfortunately there can be consequences and for that reason things have to be taken more quietly. However Ken and wife Heather are still able to enjoy most ANZROC events and all concerned are to be congratulated on their efforts. Thanks also to Kathy for her unfailing time keeping with Australia Post.

Sherwin Meerwald emails his thanks for the birthday wishes. It is appreciated.

Sherwin and wife Charmaine celebrated with dinner with friends at the RSL Club in Noble Park on the day and a family lunch at Crown Casino the next day. Sherwin and Charmaine are planning a further visit to Sri Lanka in August and then into Fiji on the way back. Life is good. Still enjoying a part time job in an engineering factory, and keeping busy with the Lions Club of Dandenong Inc. and the Australia Sri Lanka Welfare Guild.

Ray Murphy emailing from Anglesea says thanks for the ANZROC Birthday greetings, his 26th from the club, which was appreciated.

Mike Nickell emailed his thanks for the birthday wishes for his birthday which he greatly appreciated.

Peter Nielipowiec writing from Strathdale says he was sorry to read the sad news of the passing of Cliff Griggs as he had some memorable experiences working with Cliff at Clunes in his younger days. He was also sorry to hear of the passing of the esteemed State Manager of Victoria John McConnell who Peter had dealings with when on the Relieving Staff. Peter also sends congratulations to Wal McGillivray OAM who Peter met when ANZ sponsored the Strathmerton Bowling club.

Coralie O’Donahoo writing from Noosa Heads says thanks to Kathy for the birthday card which arrived on her birthday as usual. Coralie celebrated with friends at a Mooloolaba restaurant which was most enjoyable. Apart from her visit to Sri Lanka last winter she has spent time in Malaysia over Christmas/New Year and has just returned from a trip on the Indian Pacific to Perth with 2 days in Sydney before departure and a week in Perth after the trip.

Neil Sharman writes as usual he is indeed pleased and delighted to receive a birthday card from ANZROC on the occasion of Neil’s 77^th birthday.

Lyn Stevens sends her thanks to the club for her birthday card which is much appreciated.

Tom Portelli writes thank you so much for the good wishes on the occasion of his recent birthday. Kind regards to all members of ANZROC.

Keith Taylor writes many thanks for passing on the Club’s best wishes for his 85^th birthday. Keith enjoys reading the newsletters for news of the Club’s and members’ activities.

Ern Walton sends his thanks for his recent birthday card and the good wishes. The actual day was celebrated with family at the local golf club and a good time was had by all. Life continues to be kind to Ern and he is still actively playing tennis, golf and lawn bowls. His team won the Grand Final in Div 5 of the Peninsula Bowls area and he shows his winners medal to any interested party. Following many years of having a fear of water he has now had swimming lessons and makes use of the great new pool in the retirement village. Ern also looks forward to the weekly ballroom dances in the Cranbourne area and keenly takes part. Line dancing is a new interest and it’s all good exercise. The only thing he has left to complain about would be the number of candles on his birthday cake for the celebration of his 82^nd.

Brian Wills writes thank you for the “Happy Birthday Card” but he does feel that the cards are being sent more frequently but so be it. It was an interesting year for Brian.

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AND Alma Barkell, Helen Bouch, Barbara Bruce, Huck Burke, Geoff Burton, Max Butler, Rosemary Callanan, Len Carr, Robin Cates, Kevin Cleary, Trevor Dodds, Ron Downes, Ralph Drummond, Terry Earle, Phil Goodier, Betty Griggs, Charles Griss, Teddy Hanrahan, Martin Hayden, Keith Higgs, Don Huffer, Alister Maitland, David Masters, Kirk McNamara, Angela Mercer, Tad Misiewicz, Serge Nayna, Noelene Noonan, Tom Phillips, Ray Quirk, Dick Sanders,  Jack Shelton, Murray Skelton, Allan Trower, Arie Veenman, David Valentine, Glenda White, John White

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

APT OFFER FOR JULY 2013 TO ANZROC MEMBERS

23 Day trip to Yunnan & Yangtze

Offer: Fly Free Economy (OR Business Class for $2,995* per person.)

ANZROC Price $8,856 per person, twin share*. (Normal price from $9,495*)

Departs: 7 April, 18 August, 1 September & 13 October 2014.

Book by 31 October 2013 unless sold out prior

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Includes:

• 4 night luxury Yangtze river cruise
• 8 nights discovering the Yunnan Province
• International wine, local beer and soft drinks included with all lunches/dinners on cruise
• 57 meals

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

*Conditions apply. Prices are per person (pp) twin share. Prices are correct as at 4 July 2013 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Prices include ANZ discount and savings. Book by 31 October 2013. Offers are not combinable, available on new bookings only and subject to availability. Offers may be withdrawn at anytime. A surcharge may apply to payments made with credit card. Deposit of $2,000 per person due within 7 days of booking, full payment due 100 days prior to departure. Prices based on 13 October 2014 (CHYC23 – Cat. E) Departure. Fly offers have limited seats on set departures, in economy class with Singapore Airlines or APT’s choice of airlines ex. SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER. FLY FREE: Inclusive of air taxes to the value of $700 on CHYC23. FLY BUSINESS CLASS FOR $2,995 pp: Includes taxes per FLY FREE values. Flights with Singapore Airlines, and are subject to availability of airline and booking class.

ANZ LADIES CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE

Just a reminder that this year is the celebration of the ANZ Ladies Club 60th birthday, making it one of the oldest of the Bank's social clubs. To mark the occasion, the Ladies Club is holding a celebratory Lunch, in conjunction with its Annual Christmas Lunch, on Tuesday 26th November, on the 34th Floor of ANZ 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.   ANZ Bank 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

1956 OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA

Chris Harris, a member of ANZROC NSW, is an avid collector of any articles and items large or small of Aussie Olympic stuff and is looking for a 1956 Melbourne Olympics number plate. He can be contacted at 36 Clarey Crescent, Spence ACT 2615 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ANZROC 2013 MEETINGS AND EVENTS

• September 12: visit to Traralgon cancelled –

But we have arranged an alternative venue in Sunbury to bring your partner and join us at Olive Tree Hotel, 111 Evans Street, SUNBURY. It’s a great menu and an enjoyable time with fellow members and the opportunity to browse around a very good shopping centre. The Suburban train leaves FLINDERS STREET at 10.59am.  Trains are returning from Sunbury at 2.20 pm, 3.00 pm, and 3.40 pm arriving at Flinders Street 40 minutes later.

Myki tickets only required and we hope to see some of our Bendigo area members present.

Names please to David/Glen Knuckey, PO Box 242, Dingley, Vic 3172 or Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Telephone 9551 0414.

• October 10^th : 34^th Floor/100 Queen Street Dr. Robert W. Gribben

BA (Melb), MA (Cantab), M. Theol (Melbourne College of Divinity), DD, Professor             Emeritus Melbourne University, Fellow of Queen’s College.

Robert is regarded as a leading Theologian, liturgist and ecumenist.

• November 14^th: 34^th Floor/100 Queen Street. Annual General Meeting

• November 29^th: 2013 Golf Day at Rosebud Country Club.

Contact Alan Lauder by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

• December 12^th: Christmas luncheon in ANZ Pavilion, St Kilda Road.

NEXT MEETING

THURSDAY AUGUST 8th

to be held on the 34^th Floor, ANZ Bank ,100 Queen Street and our  Guest Speaker will be Sue Hendy.

Sue is Chief Executive Officer of Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria. COTA Victoria is part of a strong federated organisation which acts as an advocate for older people at all levels of Government and the community.

Sue is also a Board member of the National Ageing Research Institute, the International Federation of Ageing (a recent appointment), member of the Victorian Commissioner of Environmental Sustainability Advisory group, member of Victoria Family Violence Advisory Committee, the Victorian Elder Abuse Reference group and a member of the Uniting Aged Care Victoria & Tasmania Quality Assurance group. She is also International Ambassador for COTA Australia. Sue has been involved with, or on behalf of, older people for the last 35 years.

If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Ron Adams know by Phone 9821 0444 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail on the attached acceptance notice to Ron Adams, PO Box 579, Malvern Vic 3144 by Thursday 1^st August 2013 to meet ANZ catering requirements and so that a list of attendees can be provided to the ANZ Reception Desk.

A reminder that the luncheon fee of $10.00 will be collected at the door to partially cover the cost of catering

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ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 8^th AUGUST  2013 FROM 12 NOON   MELBOURNE ROOM    34^TH FLOOR ANZ BANK BUILDING  100 QUEEN STREET

To RON ADAMS

PO BOX 579, MALVERN, VIC 3144

Phone 9821 0444 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I/we will be attending the Luncheon function

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