Newsletter May 2015

NEWSLETTER MAY 14 2015

WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 42 members as well as our guest speaker Major Brendan Nottle and his wife Major Sandra Nottle from The Salvation Army .The meeting was opened with the formal matters dealt with by Assistant Secretary Ron Adams and Peter commented on the upcoming 180th Anniversary of ANZ Banking Group and he then made a presentation to John Duke our retiring Committee member after 20 years service on the ANZROC Committee where he has served terms as President and Secretary.

Members not seen for a while included Wendy Black, Linda Davidson and Geoffrey Sandow.

While numbers were down this month many of the regular attendees are overseas on holiday, travelling in Australia or dealing with family and health issues as can be seen by the long list of apologies we received.

Photos taken at the luncheon by Eamon Veaney are now posted on our Website and Facebook pages. Eamon said that the photos posted on Facebook on Thursday 14th May had already had over 1000 views at date of this newsletter.

Just a reminder that to make it easier for some senior members to attend our meetings, carers accompanying members are welcome to attend any of the meetings of ANZROC and that includes the Christmas luncheon.

Past President and Committee member for 22 years Col Edwards emailed his thanks to the Committee and members for the presentation made to him at the April ANZROC meeting which recognised his valued contribution to the Club as a member of the committee, following his retirement. Col enjoyed and found rewarding his long term on the Committee and thinks it is great that ANZROC committee has been able to attract new blood. The certificate hangs in Col’s study and the pen (which he states is a ripper) is in constant use. Col passes on his best wishes to the Committee and members of ANZROC.

APOLOGIES

Graeme Ainscough, Clive Bayley, Diane Carew, Robin Cates, Robin Chase, Cedric Coxsedge, Don Davy, Mike Devlin, Phil Dunstan, Lawrie Foord, Nola Forsyth, Norris Gale, Ray Gill, Stan Halbish, Theo Hall, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Sheryl Heard, Darrell Hodges, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Con La Fauci, Ken Lee, Harry Loucas, Joan Nathan, Kevin O’Neill, Terry Parks, Alan Pearce, Neville Pearson, Alan Podger, Graeme Randall, Bill Robinson, David Schunke, Bruce Tickell, Doug Watson, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods.

NEW MEMBERS

Turnbull Robert (Rob) 26 years ANZ

We look forward to seeing Rob at one of our forthcoming meetings possibly when we visit Ballarat in October.

BEREAVEMENTS

Cleary K.F. (Kevin) 84 years 5/5/2015

Talking to Lynne Stevens she could recall some of the highlights of Kevin’s career. He was appointed Manager City Road South Melbourne, Manager Croydon and before retirement was Senior Manager Lending Inspection where he visited ANZ offices locally, interstate and overseas and often with his great friend and our late member Brian Murdoch. If members have any anecdotes they would like to share of their time with Kevin let us know and we will include in future newsletters.

Dell L.M. (Lindsay) 68 years 9/4/2015

Further to the notes in the April Newsletter, Martin Hayden let me know that he saw ANZROC members and ex ESANDA Staff at Lindsay’s funeral service that included Roger Brown with wife Pam, Rick Dickson, Frank Edwards, Karen Hayden, Hartley Hodgson, Muhidden Hussein, Jim Lee, Mark Stankovich and Ron Wells. It was a very good turnout. Much mention was made of Lindsay's involvement with the Surf Life Saving movement, including one unfortunate incident when Lindsay swam out and saved a person from drowning (one of many), but lost his wedding ring in the process! Lindsay kept his wedding ring on a chain around his neck when on duty and on this occasion the panic stricken swimmer grabbed the chain, which broke, and as Lindsay said to wife Anne at the time, the ring is at the bottom of Waratah Bay!

Martin J.T. (Jim) 92 years 5/5/2015

Brian Christensen and Harry Carrodus reported on the Celebration for the life of Jim Martin held at Joseph Allison Funerals, Essendon. Jim’s long history in ANZ Bank, starting in the Bank of Australasia included time in ESANDA, Manager Exhibition Street, Manager Travel, Area Manager Footscray and his retirement as Chief Manager in Fiji was a feature, as was his sporting prowess in earlier times. Long time close friends, Harry and Beryl Carrodus, Alan Podger and Brian Christensen were Retired Officer representatives.

John Duke says that he first met Jim when he was Principal at the Staff Training Center at 516 Collins Street. It was in June 1958 (yes ’58 the year John turned 19)) It was an Accounting Course and a couple of familiar names were also on that course, Noel Beanland and Graeme Chappell were in attendance. If John’s memory is still o.k. Roy Ashton and Max Winstanley were part of the instructing team.

Smith R.J. (Rodney) 73 years 29/4/2015

Rod passed away on the 29th of April after a short illness and his funeral was held on the 4th of May, the ANZ Bank was well represented by fellow retired officers.

Rod had many long standing and valued friendships relating to his forty years of service with the ANZ Bank.

Members stood at our May meeting in remembrance of our late members Kevin, Lindsay, Jim and Rodney and our condolences are expressed to their families.

Lawrie Foord advised me that Glenice Farrell passed away on 28/4/2015 aged 67. Glenice was a stalwart at 388 Collins Street Branch for many years and would be remembered by some of our ANZROC members.

Barry Kilmartin would like to record the passing of Elwin Falk, nee Barsby, who passed away recently in Brisbane. Elwin had suffered ill health for some time. In the 1960's Elwin worked with Barry’s wife Judith (nee Freemantle) and other Australian staff members, including Melbourne girls - Norma Thomas, Helen Fulton and Mitzi Schaeffer at the 55 Gracechurch Street, London office of the E S & A Bank. This scheme enabled Australian staff members to transfer to London for 2 years, and to see some of the world before returning to the bank in Australia. On Elwin's return, she worked in the General Manager's Department in Melbourne before returning to Brisbane to care for family.

NOT SO WELL

Our industrious Committee woman Joan Nathan advised she was having surgery at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in East Melbourne for a total knee replacement on the day of the ANZROC meeting. Joan says she has been working hard in the Gym preparing for the operation.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during MAY 2015

and we pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: John Caudry (86), Norm

Dibbin (82), Col Edwards (82), Nola Forsyth, Val Goldsworthy, Ian Lamont (95), Neville Lewis

(82), Gordon Lyon (94), Joy MacDonald, David Maunder (88), Geoff Menogue (81), Alan

Podger (83), Terry Stapleton (85).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/5/2015

Less than $20,000 1.43%

Greater than $20,000 1.83%

Presidents’ Pen

Our May meeting featured Major Brendan Nottle from the Salvation Army. His wife Major Sandra Nottle also accompanied Brendan. Brendan spoke with passion about the issues that he and his teams faced in Melbourne in dealing with homelessness and those affected by domestic violence and mental issues. Brendan is well known as an advocate for the less fortunate and regularly appears in the press and other media pressing his cause.

The meeting was also our annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Last year members donated $4,400. This year we achieved just over $5,300 a fantastic effort and a record fund raising from ANZROC to Salvation Army. Thanks to all for their contributions.

Our May meeting also acknowledged 180 years of ANZ as it traces its origins to May 1835, when the Bank of Australasia was granted a royal charter of incorporation - its first branch was opened in George St, Sydney in December 1835.

On our ANZROC website you will soon find a special page where you can go down memory lane. We have produced copies of the Bank staff lists from “The Australasian Insurance & Banking Record” covering Bank of Australasia, Union Bank of Australia, English Scottish & Australasia Bank and Bank of Adelaide. Have a look and see if you are listed and also see others you will know.

I look forward to seeing members at our next meeting.

Until then.

Peter Pritchard

OUR BANKING HISTORY… events of the past 180 years. Over the following months we will share in the newsletter some of the history. Perhaps find things that you did not know.

The Bank of Australasia.

The early years.

o May 1835 established by Royal Charter

o 1835 First office opened in Sydney in rented premises in George Street, just north of Jamison Street on 14 December 1835. The office was staffed by George Kinnear; Manager at a salary of 800 pounds a year plus house, Charles Falconer accountant at a salary of 500 pounds a year, a Teller at 200 pounds a year and a clerk at 150 pounds a year.

o 1835 Acquires Cornwall Bank based in Launceston.

o 1838 Opens an office in Melbourne. The office was located in a four room building on the north side of Little Collins Street, between Queen and Elizabeth Streets. The front two rooms were the branch and the rear two rooms the manager’s residence.

o 1839 Opens an office in Adelaide

o 1848 The bank had grown to 6 branches in Australia

o 1853 Opens an office in Brisbane

Next month we will look at the Union Bank of Australia.

Peter Pritchard

LETTERS

Graeme Ainscough was saddened to read of the passing of an ESANDA colleague, our member Lindsay Dell after more than 20 years battling with MS .While Graeme and wife June are not 100 percent fit themselves they have been able to get to a couple of AFL matches this season as June is a Life Member of North Melbourne and Graeme has followed the team since childhood.

Will Bailey emailing says as usual it was a delight to receive the card from Kathy Trace on the exact day. With the proposed changes to mail deliveries it will be difficult for her to maintain her record! However it is the thought that matters. Will and wife Dorothy continue to rack up the years without major interruptions. They still enjoy their place at Noosa Waters and try to use it often. The family enjoy it too. One big change is that Will has sold their boat - it doesn't get enough use. However he still has the fleet of Bristol cars (3) plus the old Roller. Keeping them clean keeps him busy as does the 3 "daily drives" they own. Getting under them is not as easy as it once was, Will’s daughters suggested that he wears a bike helmet to protect the head.

They travelled to the UK last June it was great but airports are not what they once were; perhaps it is time to stay closer to home.

Darryl Bartlett emailed his thanks to Kathy for the birthday greetings, a timely reminder that another year has flown by, some 18 years since Darryl pulled up stumps. Health is OK but as a result of last year’s spinal operation, can only go at one pace, damage to the spinal cord, so he misses playing golf. Darryl and his wife Ronda spent a few weeks on the Gold Coast in March, lucky the weather was good then, also had a week travelling along the Murray to Mildura retracing their honeymoon places and celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Darryl and Ronda are flying to Fiji early July for 6 weeks to visit their daughter and family who are now building a home there, so looks as if this will be an annual event health permitting.

Bob Bell emailing from Mollymook sends his thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for their good wishes on his recent birthday. Life at Mollymook continues to be kind to Bob and wife Carolyn as they still manage to play bowls a couple of days a week and Bob also plays golf once

a week. They enjoyed a couple of week’s holiday at Bright, it was his brother’s 90th birthday and it also provided Bob with the opportunity to show his grandchildren where he was brought up.

Lou Bucello writing from Dalmore says thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card which arrived on time. He says he seems to be getting slower with each birthday and bending is a problem for which there seems to be no cure but if any member has similar problems talk to Lou on 0418594601 as he is interested in hearing how to deal with his health issue.

Wolf Damschitz emails that he and his wife Pam arrived in France mid April and drove to Cremona and stayed at the most idyllic hotel in the region, www.carrobio.com, which also has a great restaurant. When you amble around Cremona you feel like any moment Romeo and Juliet will say hello, not withstanding Stradivari, who lived here. Wolf and Pam then drove straight to Pula, which has one of the best preserved Amphitheatres in the world. It is a beautiful place but it must be very painful in the summer season when it gets overrun by tourists though the local beer is great. The next step of their journey is to Zadar, via the Plitvice lakes national park.

Bryden Davis writes to send thanks for the acknowledgement of his 86th birthday in April which arrived on time as usual. Bowls and travel takes up most of his time when not watching his 7 grandchildren in their respective sporting activities, two of which (sisters) are hoping to make the Rio Olympics in diving and long distance running events. At his age Bryden considers each day a bonus.

Don Davy sends his most sincere thanks to the committee for their greetings to Don on the occasion of his 71st birthday. He celebrated firstly with breakfast at Dandenong with his elder daughter and family, then lunch at his sister’s home with family members followed by evening gatherings at Ormond and Carnegie with friends. Don says it was a great time despite him being on a diet. He is thankful for the friendships developed and the knowledge gained during his 33 years of employment with ANZ Bank.

Euan Drumm emailing says while he has not attended any meetings yet but for the last 16 years since he "retired" from ANZ he has been working full time at Swinburne University. Euan still enjoys the newsletter and maybe when he really retires he will come along to a meeting and see if he can bring a few of his contemporaries with whom he still maintains contact and who are not attending.

Vicky Genius emailed her thanks for the birthday card on Friday May 1st. The weather was great so the family went to the Manningham Hotel for lunch followed by coffee and cake on their terrace. Fancy needing shade from the sun at this time of year. On Saturday the 2nd Vicky went to another lunch at the Berwick Inn to mark “International Spondylitis Week” with the Ankylosing Spondylitis Victoria Peer Support Group (Vicky is the Treasurer) .She feels that’s enough birthday lunches for this year. She will see friends and colleagues at the May 14th ANZROC Lunch.

John Harris emailed his sincere thanks to the Committee and Members of the Club for the good wishes for his birthday on Anzac Day. It proved a most enjoyable day celebrated with the family.

John says he and wife Colleen have been confined to within Australia for the past year with their son, daughter in law and their 3 children posted back to Sydney from Singapore mid last year.

Scott and Kylie have enjoyed 15 years offshore and are now happily established back in Sydney with the children enjoying their respective schools. They are fortunate in that their daughter, son in law and their 2 children live in close proximity and help keep John and Colleen busy.

They are both fortunate health wise and continue to enjoy family, events with friends, sport and Rotary.

John Hawkins updating me on his current travel itinerary says that he and wife Helen are about to head off firstly for a 2 night stopover in Dubai then 2 nights in London before joining the Queen Victoria for a 7 day cruise around England and Ireland. Following that a 1 night stopover at Southampton before boarding the Queen Elizabeth for a 14 day cruise visiting France, Germany, Estonia and Russia then Liverpool where the 3 Queens will meet up to celebrate 175 years of the Cunard Line. John and Helen then board the Queen Mary 2 for a 7 day cruise to New

York where they have a 2 night stay before flying home for a rest. Their recent Myanmar river boat cruise was excellent

Graham Heenan emailing from Belmont says thank you for the recent birthday wishes. This last year has involved house renovations which are now almost complete. Upcoming events include Graham and wife Pam’s 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations with family and friends at Monsalvat in Eltham on Sunday 19th April. All six members of the wedding party plus the priest are still around and will join them at this function. This will be followed by a 31 day trip including Istanbul, a cruise around the Mediterranean (15 days) to Barcelona and followed by stays at Lake Como and Dubai with friends. They will then return home to the “Visa Bill”.

Laurie Holland writing on his 95th says thank you for the good wishes he received for his birthday card and of course the card at Christmas. It is lovely to belong and keep in touch through the newsletters. For Laurie and his wife life is very quiet but they manage, despite minor ailments, to enjoy their retirement.

Barry Kilmartin emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday wishes.

Ailsa Mackie phoned to say thank you to Kathy Trace for her birthday wishes which were appreciated. Ailsa says while mobility issues affect her sometimes she is otherwise fit and enjoying her retirement.

David Masters emailing from Echuca says once again Kathy Trace has wreaked marvels with Australia Post to deliver an “On Time” birthday card to him in Echuca. It is really great to be remembered by former workmates most of whom David has not seen since 1982. Life continues at a steady pace having handed over the running of their business to their son and daughter in law. David still has a desk and chair and has been heavily involved with the Defence Department supplying for the Anzac Centenary the required ceremonial equipment. David and wife Glenise are involved locally and also with a charitable organisation for which they are planning to attend the National Chapter meeting in mid April in Canberra. Health wise they as many of our age, have complaints which would be preferable not to have but still allow them to travel overseas on an annual basis. Again, many thanks for the card and he passes on his gratitude to Kathy with whom David worked in Nominees.

Immediate Past President John McPhee emailed to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes he received from Committee and members of ANZROC.

Ray Murphy emailing from Anglesea says it will be great to recapture part of the past as he regularly reads the Australasian Insurance Banking Record monthly which was purchased by ‘the Scottie” to keep up with moves and appointments of Staff.

Maria Natoli emailed many thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for her birthday card. Maria celebrated the occasion in Sydney with a friend. In the morning they went by ferry to Taronga Zoo, and in the evening attended Handra Opera on the Harbour. The opera "Aida" was spectacular, and they were fortunate that the weather was very kind to them. Had they been in Sydney only a few days later they would have been there during the heavy rain and wild storms. Maria is looking forward to a couple of days in Marysville next month and perhaps a week on the Gold Coast later in the year.

Jill Paterson reading the latest newsletter was most impressed to learn about Ron Pitt who has been awarded the French Legion of Honour. Jill can’t recall if their paths ever crossed but what an honour for Ron, by the French! It was Interesting also to see photos on Eamon’s web site of friends and colleagues wearing their medals. In later years, so many of us (slightly younger) staff members were privileged to work with these people. They are Heroes to all of us and served our country proudly. Jill wishes them all the best for this centenary ANZAC commemoration and continued good health.

Tony Pompilio emailed to say thank you for the birthday card from ANZROC which, as it does every year, arrived on the day of his birthday.

Denis Rice emailed to thank the club for the birthday card received on the day of his birthday.

Les Roberts writing from Portland on his 78th sends his heartfelt thanks for keeping him in touch with ANZROC members through the birthday cards and newsletters. Les is not travelling now but in the past had been able to take 13 cruises including one on board ship from Fremantle with Bob Bamford where they manned the ANZ Bank Shipboard Agency. Most of Les’s time is spent fly tying and he thinks Hedley Ham and Stan Lancaster are devotees. He welcomes calls for information and can supply proven models gratis for both sea and inland fishing. His phone number is 03 55231054. His other main pursuit is playing and singing with a Celtic band and he thinks they improve after an injection of Guinness.

Gregory Scollo emailed to send his thanks for the wonderful thought and wishes for his birthday. It is a privilege to be remembered and faithfully receive, punctually, each year a Happy Birthday card. Looking back it is amazing to note that he has already been retired for over 21 years even though it seems yesterday, and he is now 79 years old. Together with his wife they have been, up to now, very fortunate to enjoy a healthy life, and dividing time between their Melbourne home and their Townsville home. Summer ( five/six months) in Melbourne and winter ( six/seven months) in Townsville, Qsld. where they play lawn bowls at the Bowling Club, enjoying the sun shine and the beautiful beaches, and travelling quite a bit through North Queensland. Social life is wonderful and they spend good times with friends. The weather in winter in Townsville is wonderful and very pleasant always around 26 to 29 centigrade. So, what more do they want! The only thing that they now wish is to continue to have a healthy life and enjoy it while it lasts.

John Taylor emailed his thanks for the kind birthday wishes and a special thankyou to Kathy Trace who once again made sure that the card arrived on time.

Roger Thompson emailed to thank the ANZROC Committee for his birthday greeting card and also for the monthly news letter which Roger reads with much interest. Roger and his wife continue to enjoy hitching up the caravan and touring this great country of ours, although it will be parked for three months later this year as they are heading off to the UK and Europe on his first visit to that part of the world.

Kevin Toohey emailed his thanks for the timely Birthday greetings. Sorry about the belated thank-you but Kevin and wife Maureen have been travelling and are just catching up with all the correspondence and emails.

John Vanselow emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and Committee for his Birthday Card which was received on the date. The highlight of this period has been John and wife Lois’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. The occasion was magnificently organised by their daughters with family, local and interstate, attending as well as friends from the 1940’s in Frankston and also John and Ann Caudry friends from the early 50’s. John Caudry was with him in Overseas Department when John and Lois were engaged in 1953 and married 1955. Other Executive and Staff following the merger in 1951 who come to mind were:- Ron Ellery, Tom Giles, John Milne, Ron Horne, Kevin Watson, John Holberton, John Salsbury, Henry Stubbs, Earl Butterfield, Ian Lamont, Lindsay Richards, Ray Jenkins, John Whitford and apologies to others John may have overlooked.

As well as many cards from friends John and Lois were surprised to receive congratulations and best wishes from The Queen, Governor-General, Prime Minister, Premier and Local Member. A memorable Anniversary for Lois and John..

AND Bob Grant, Richard Ham, Kevin Livingston, Jim Nicolson, Sudipto Pal, Jake Remyn, Anthea Santos, Philip Simpson, Colin Walton

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANZ STAFF SOCIAL CLUB

Stay – Staff Club Accommodation

For ANZROC members who are also members of ANZ Staff Social Club the new booking period for staff club properties from 01/08/2015 to 31/01/2016 are open online at the staff club’s website.

Staff Club has holiday homes located at some of the most popular holiday destinations Australia wide, including:

* VIC - Cowes, Rye, Apollo Bay, Lakes Entrance, Anglesea

* NSW - North Haven, Batemans Bay

* QLD - Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach

* SA - Encounter Bay

PLUS, Staff Club has partnered with a number of major Australian leisure providers to offer exclusive access to fantastic holiday and accommodation offers for its members.

For more info and to book visit the Staff Club website at www.anzstaffclub.org/au >> Login & click Stay

If you need any help with the locations or the process contact Ron Adams.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR 2015….

We have arranged some interesting meetings for the remainder of 2015 and look forward to seeing our members at some of these venues:

9th July Mulgrave Country Club: a social catch up with members and partners

13th August 100 Queen Street: Dr Andrew Remenyi, Clinical psychologist, and his talk includes his research and experiences with treatment by Hypnosis

10th September 100 Queen Street: Ian Bock from the Melbourne Camera Club.

8th October visiting Ballarat: looking forward to meeting country members located near the city of Ballarat

NEXT MEETING

Thursday 11TH June 2015 will be held in the MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON

Our guest speaker will be Thomas Heberling the Dealership Principal of Mercedes Benz Melbourne. His family has been involved for three generations with Mercedes Benz. He will talk about Mercedes Benz's engineering history, achievements and future. We look forward to seeing motoring enthusiast members at our lunch to meet Thomas and talk about the motor vehicle industry in Australia.

Carers accompanying members are welcome to attend this meeting of ANZROC .

If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Ron Adams know by Phone 98210444 /0408136100 , 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, 3144 by Friday 5th June 2015 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

Ron Adams

Newsletter Editor.

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ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 11th JUNE 2015 FROM 12 NOON MELBOURNE ROOM 34TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET

To RON ADAMS

PO BOX 579, MALVERN, VIC 3144 Phone 9821 0444 / 0408136100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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