newsletter may 2014

NEWSLETTER 8th May 2014

NEWSLETTER MAY 8TH 2014

WELCOME

President John McPhee welcomed 42 members to the Melbourne Room on the 34th Floor 100 Queen Street for our annual SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL meeting to hear Guest Speaker Major Brendan Nottle who was accompanied by wife Major Sandra Nottle. The formal matters were dealt with by Secretary Peter Pritchard and those present then enjoyed catching up with colleagues. Members not seen for some time included Wendy Black, Linda Davidson, Neil Gladstone, John Hawkins, Bernadette Hulbert, Sandra Joseph, Harry Loucas returning from a bout of sickness and Rod Macaulay.

The numbers attending were well down on our Salvation Army meeting in 2013 due partly to the level of apologies received from members on the sick list or travelling interstate and overseas at this time of year. The Committee will however consider the content of forthcoming meetings in the city , suburbs and country venues for 2014 and 2015 and undertake a review as to why our attendances are consistently below the ANZROC meetings held in 2012/2013 so any feedback from members would be welcomed and can be passed on to members of our Committee.

APOLOGIES

Graeme Ainscough, Clive Bayley, Angelo Biviano, Diane Carew, Wolf Damschitz, Phil Dunstan, Jim Dusting, Aldo Faello, Con La Fauci, Norris Gale, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield ,Rick Kimber, Ken Lee, Jack Lepedjian, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Noelene Noonan, Peter Nyga, Neville Pearson, Alan Podger, Maree Pritchard, Graeme Randall, Bruce Sanderson, David Schunke, Paul Tovey, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods

NEW MEMBERS

Genius Vicky 11 years ANZ

Heard Sheryl 19 years ANZ

Ruffell F.A. (Alistair) 48 years ANZ

We look forward to meeting Vicky, Sheryl and Alistair at one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Fox Mrs. Norma 91 years 25/4/2014

Norma spent most of her banking career in the country at Foster where she lived for much of her life. Norma was a supporter of ANZROC and a regular contributor to our ANZROC newsletter over the years I have been Newsletter Editor.

Hart Trevor John (Trevor) 71 years 30/4/2014

The sudden passing of Trevor Hart on 30 April 2014 in Cabrini Hospital came as a shock to many members. Trevor was the archivist at Camberwell Grammar School and Ruyton Girls' School and formerly the archivist at Eltham College. He was a real gentleman and a great supporter of ANZ and the Archive and will be missed by the Archives Team. A memorial service will be held at Camberwell Grammar School on Wednesday 14 May. An article from the Scottie in May 1969 about Trevor has been posted on our website and we will report on the Memorial Service in next month’s newsletter..

Hill Rodney James (Rod) 88 years 13/4/2014

Rod enlisted in the RAAF in 1943 and was training as a wireless operator when WW11 ended.

Rod joined the Union Bank of Australasia in Mount Gambier SA in 1940 and on retirement in 1984 had spent 43 years with ANZ. Rod had a distinguished career with ANZ with a term in New Zealand from 1946 to 1953 and then back to Melbourne where at retirement he had reached the position of Chief Manager Market Operations ANZ. Rod had several visits to London for ANZ including a semester at the International Banking Summer School at Oxford and formed lifetime friendships with counterparts in the CIBC Toronto and NatWest in London. After retiring he became a consultant that included a role in the workout of TRICO and he served as Director on several Boards as well as lecturing at RMIT until ill health forced him to retire from the business world. He was passionate about family including his 26 grand children and great grandchildren, management of his share portfolio and playing golf at Huntingdale and will be missed by family and friends.

I noticed ANZROC members attending the well attended funeral service with me that included Terry Brennan, John Duke, Sue McCarthy, Gerry and Fay McPherson, Jim Nicolson, Gordon Paulett, Don Ranyard and John Ries,

Rennie Charles Henry (Charles) 101 years 11/4/2014

Charles enlisted in the Royal Australian Airforce in September 1942 and was posted to Canada as a flying officer under the Empire Training Scheme until demobilised in 1945.

Charles joined the Union Bank of Australia at 351 Collins Street in 1928 and following his return to the Bank in June 1945 he continued to progress and in July 1949 he was appointed Manager of the Union’s branch on the corner of Lonsdale and Exhibition Streets Melbourne. In 1953 after the merger of the Bank of Australasia and Union Bank and while serving with the Bank in London he was selected as the first member of ANZ Bank Staff to attend the Administrative Staff College at Henley on Thames. Between 1954 and 1957 he served in senior positions in General Managers Office Melbourne. In 1956 he was selected as Manager of the Olympic Village Branch where he enjoyed meeting and hosting many sporting people from around the world including those associated with his interests in rowing and swimming. He was appointed Manager George Street Sydney in 1957. In January 1960 he moved to New Zealand where he rose to Chief Manager in 1962. Charles returned to Australia as Assistant General Manager in August 1964 and was promoted to Deputy General Manager 1965 and General Manager 1967. He was appointed a Director and Chief General Manager of ANZ Banking Group in 1969, Deputy Managing Director 1970 and Managing Director 1973 until retirement 1976. He will always be remembered by those who worked for him over the years and by our Retired Officers here and in New Zealand with whom he maintained a close association during his career and in retirement.

John Vanselow was asked to give the eulogy at the funeral service on Charles banking service and a full copy of the highlights of Charles career has been posted on our website.

John said that within the huge crowd in attendance he met ANZROC members that included Will Bailey, Clive Bayley, Wendy Black, Harry Carrodus, John Caudry, Brian Christensen, George Cooper, Col Edwards, Glynn Evans, Charles Goode, John Hobbs, Alister Maitland, Kevin Mitchell, John Stone, Bruce Tickell, Kathy Trace and Muriel Williams,

Members stood for a few moments in remembrance of Norma, Trevor, Rod and Charles and our condolences are extended to their families and friends.

Athol Watkins advises that Max Anderson passed away in April. Max retired in the early 1990s having spent the last 20 years of service or so in Tasmania. Athol recalls him working in Gippsland area before transferring to Hamilton as Accountant in 1965. In 1967 he went to Tasmania as accountant in Launceston and later to Hobart where he worked in a variety of positions.

Jill Paterson advised that Phil Hallum (P.E.A. Hallum) passed away in early May. Phil worked in Strategic Planning, with Dr Bob Townsend and Ken Mahar when Jill was one of the two PA/Secretaries who worked with them on the Grindlays Acquisition.

Lawrie Foord advised that Francis Alexander (Alex) Jenkin who had worked with the late Gordon Robbins and Lawrie in Melbourne passed away in early May at the age of 91.

Max, Phil and Alex would be known to many of our ANZROC members.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during MAY and we pass on

Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: John Caudry (86), Norm Dibbin (81), Col

Edwards (81), Nola Forsyth, Val Goldsworthy, Ian Lamont (94), Neville Lewis (81), Gordon

Lyon (93), Joy MacDonald, David Maunder (87), Geoff Menogue (80), Alan Podger (82), Terry

Stapleton (84), Max Wehner (89).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/5/2014

Less than $20,000 1.69%

Greater than $20,000 2.16%

GUEST SPEAKER

We held our annual SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL with around 40 Members in attendance. Ron Adams was pleased to present the amount of $4,400 to the Salvation Army donated by the lunch attendees. The meeting was addressed by Major Brendan Nottle accompanied by his wife Major Sandra Nottle from the Salvation Army team in Melbourne who heads up Salvation Army social operations at the Melbourne 614 Centre in Bourke Street. Brendan was awarded Victorian of the year in 2013 for his charity work in dealing with the poor and homeless in Melbourne. Brendan gave an informative talk on the origins of the Salvation Army in Melbourne referencing the wonderful tapestries on the walls of the ANZ 34th floor to give a historical perspective. He then brought us up to date with the most recent tragic story of the homeless man called Mouse who was stabbed to death at Southbank in January this year. Brendan is

also the Chaplain of the Collingwood Football Club and he related the more positive story of the Magpies Nest project which the Salvation Army has undertaken with the Football Club.

Eamon Veaney advised that he had a problem loading all 58 photos from the Salvation Army lunch to the website but they are all on display on the ANZ Retired Officers' page on Facebook

LETTERS

Will Bailey was grateful for the on time greetings from Kathy. Thanks to her and the Committee for the good wishes. Will and wife Dorothy had a terrific family celebration for his birthday with two other members of the family at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Will drove from Geelong in one of his Bristols - a 1972 411 a lovely big V8 - great fun, and if he was younger he would have really given it a big boot! The Bristol Car Club and his 3 cars keep him on his toes although lying under them is a little more taxing than it was 20 years ago!

Graham Bancroft conveys his sincere thanks to Kathy and the members of ANZROC for his birthday card and the warm wishes for his 70th birthday which was celebrated with a dinner at Clover Cottage with wife Carole and family and close friends which was very special. It is hard to realize that he has reached this milestone especially as it doesn’t seem all that long ago that Graham was still working at ANZ. Maybe the old adage “my how time flies when you’re having fun” must have some truth to it. Earlier this year, after having a fair share of significant health issues, Graham finally improved to the stage where he and Carole were able to celebrate his birthday in January by taking a cruise to New Zealand. Although they have experienced cruising life in the Mediterranean during past forays to Europe, they both really enjoyed this trip, so much so that Graham has indicated that he would not be averse to going again. It certainly worked well for them as there were no long flights involved, no daily chore of unpacking and repacking suitcases and better still they sailed from and returned to Melbourne. Far less hassles and more time to relax and enjoy the experience. Carole and Graham would like to try and get to one of the meetings; however it really depends on how Graham is travelling on the day.

Alma Barkell writes that it was lovely to hear from Kathy Trace and receive the best wishes on her birthday. Alma is still a bit slow after a recent accident when she was hit by a car near her home and that has affected her mobility and is not quite how she would like it to be. Alma expects to attend meetings again with members when the days are warmer and she has regained her strength.

Bob Bell emailing from Mollymook sends his thanks to Kathy Trace and the committee for good wishes on the recent birthday. Bob and wife Carolyn both continue to enjoy good health and living on the lovely South Coast. Bob did have a brief period of ill health over the holiday period but a pacemaker soon fixed that. The only real downside was they had to cancel their overseas holiday as the travel insurance company linked to Bob’s credit card refused to provide cover.

Wolf Damschitz is still on the road, with wife Pam and they are now at Cable Beach (Broome). They encountered an unseasonal downpour in and around Exmouth, and managed to be the first and last car through. The floodway had about 700mm of water going across. On the other side was a company of American army personnel, who didn't dare to cross. Wolf and Pam did, and received a solid round of applause. The Americans also took some films and pictures to post on YouTube.

Nola Forsyth writes to thank the Committee for her birthday card. She just had a quiet day in her recycle shop in Canterbury but it’s very slow at the moment. She is considering closing but is tenacious and will continue operating for a little longer to see if her customers return.

Barry Kilmartin emails his thanks to the Committee for the birthday greetings. The monthly newsletter is a wonderful reminder of the many good years and friends we had in the Bank.

David Knuckey Life Member and a past member of our Committee phoned Kathy Trace to thank her for his birthday card.

Ian Lee emails that he would have very much liked to attend at the Greensborough RSL monthly meeting in June however this does clash with GOLF (Veterans Golf at home club of Broadford). Ian has never attended any functions and the location of a meeting closer to home town of Broadford was especially appealing. He says he would have had great pleasure in catching up with people that he worked with firstly with ES & A Bank and later with ANZ and when Ian reads the newsletters it brings back many memories. Ian wishes the Retired officers club success in the Greensborough visit.

Dennis Murphy emails his acknowledgement for his birthday card and it is well and truly appreciated Please thank Kathy for her dedicated task. Whilst Dennis is sure it arrived on time –maybe earlier or one day later given the 6th was a Sunday-at that time he was in Tokyo enjoying a very nice lunch at the Imperial Hotel opposite the Imperial Palace which gardens were encased in beautiful cherry blossom trees in full bloom- a magnificent sight. The trip to Japan was to once again see the blossoms and despite the snap of very cold weather in February (snow in Tokyo mid February – most unusual) and about a week’s delay for blossoms to arrive, the four week journey timed the blooms to perfection both in Tokyo and Kyoto. Dennis was also fortunate to meet with a former workmate in Yokahama with whom he worked during his time in Japan. On return to Melbourne Dennis noted the very sad passing of Charles Rennie and along with John Vanselow’s recollections reminded him that his father (John Murphy retired as Manager 394 Collins St in 1964) was the assistant to Charles at the Olympic Village branch in Heidelberg in 1956 and he still has the beer pewter mug suitably engraved that he was presented with for the occasion. Unfortunately Dennis was unable to get to Charles 100th birthday celebrations last year as he was in the Scandinavian countries, but after his return he was able to catch up with Charles, as at that time he lived just around the corner from Dennis.

Maria Natoli emails her thanks to Kathy and the Committee for the birthday card and good wishes. Maria had a lovely day, and had more than one celebration with family and friends. Two months ago, she became a very happy and proud great-aunty of a beautiful baby girl. She is bringing a tremendous amount of joy to the whole family, but she also reminds Maria of the rapid passing of the years! She thoroughly enjoyed her trip to Italy last year and is off overseas again in June/July and will be touring Spain and Portugal. At the moment Maria is trying to learn to speak Spanish!

Ray Pietsch emails thanks to the committee and especially Kathy Trace for birthday greetings which arrived on his birthday. Ray spent the day picking grapes on his son’s vineyard in the Grampians and celebrated at night with grandchildren and a couple of very nice reds. The News Letter is appreciated.

Tony Pompilio emails his thanks to ANZ ROC (VIC) for his birthday card which, as it consistently does, arrived on the day.

Greg Scollo emails his thanks and appreciation to the President and all the committee members for wishing him a happy 78th birthday. It is wonderful to be remembered, it gives you that sense of belonging. Greg and wife Maria are, as usual, in Townsville for the winter period, to escape the cold and will be back in Melbourne some time in November thus giving Greg the opportunity to attend the Christmas Luncheon and re-acquaint with past colleagues. They quietly celebrated his 78th birthday at a dinner with friends at Jupiter Casino, in Townsville, having a good time and a few drinks.

Terence Talbot emails that his last birthday was celebrated on board Queen Mary 2 between

Fremantle and Melbourne during the Cape Town to Sydney cruise. Terry has been doing the around the world cruise on QM2 in quarters and that was the third quarter, only Southampton to Cape Town to go! He hopes to continue cruising next year on QM2 circumnavigating N.Z.and

then back to back cruises on Queen Elizabeth to the Baltic and the Cunard celebrations in Liverpool and then the Central Mediterranean cruise.

John Taylor emails his thanks for the kind birthday wishes and a special thank you to Kathy Trace. The card arrived on time as usual.

June Thompson writes to thank the President and members of ANZROC for the good wishes conveyed on her birthday and particularly to Kathy Trace for her kind message. The day was spent happily with friends and family.

John Vanselow, Life member and Past President of ANZROC Vic extends his appreciation to Kathy and Committee for his birthday card which arrived as usual on the day.

AND Wendy Black, Grace Carruthers, John Caudry, John Gibb, Val Goldsworthy, Phil Goodier, Meryl Hallinan, Bruce Holloway, Des Johnson, Sue McCarthy, Jim Nicolson, Alan Panther, Doug Ramsay, Peter Weaving, Ray Watson, ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANZROC WEBSITE

Eamon and Elina have now put a 'like' button on our ANZROC’s web site which will connect directly to the Facebook page and allow our members to interact with each other if they so choose. The intent would be for any members to post information that could be of interest to others in our community on the Facebook site including old photos/ memorabilia related to ANZ. Eamon has got the ball rolling by extracting a few pictures from our photo gallery including the luncheon photos taken at the Salvation Army Red Shield appeal meeting which have already attracted a few comments.

Feedback to Eamon is welcomed as we make every effort to provide value for money for your membership and he can be contacted on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LINK TO PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION AND BREAST CANCER NETWORK

Eamon Veaney advises that for anyone who is interested he arranged links to Prostate Cancer Foundation and Breast Cancer Network Australia that has been added to the External Links section of the ANZROC website http://www.prostate.org.au/articleLive/ http://www.bcna.org.au/

A NEW CHAPTER FOR ANZ TRUSTEES

ANZ recently announced the formation of a strategic relationship with Equity Trustees Limited (EQT) for the delivery of Trustee services to wealth clients. As part of the agreement, the decision was also made to sell ANZ Trustees (Trustees) to EQT.

ANZ believes that the broader long-term relationship with EQT will add value to clients of both businesses. ANZ’s clients will continue to have access to specialist trustee administration services, while ANZ will work with Equity Trustees to determine a suite of banking and other potential solutions for Equity Trustees' clients.

EQT has over 120 years’ experience in the Trustee industry, with a proven track record of success and a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for clients. The decision to form this relationship will ensure that clients who use ANZ Trustee services continue to be supported by a business that has scale for future growth and will develop in the right people, technology and business systems to deliver great services

The majority of Trustees staff and business will transition to EQT; but ANZ will retain Philanthropic Advice, Estate Planning and our Investment Management and Alternative Investment services as they support key elements of the Global Wealth service proposition for our high net worth clients.

We anticipate the sale of Trustees will be completed in early July 2014, subject to regulatory approvals and over the coming months the business will work closely with EQT to ensure a successful transition for ANZ staff and clients.

COTA VICTORIA for older Australians

Joan Nathan a member of our Welfare Committee sends a reminder to ANZROC members that ANZROC is a member of Victorian Council of the Ageing (COTA) which is part of a strong federated organization and acts as an advocate for older people at all levels of Government and the Community.

For example some of the COTA Vic events in May are:

Thursday 22 May “Demystifying Social Media” 10.30- 12 noon,

Tuesday 27 May “Conversations we need to have, but often don’t”. 9.30 – 12.30 pm,

For information regarding the events phone 1300 13 50 90

Also mentioned in the latest magazine is the My Aged Care Website which is accessible at www.myagedcare.gov.au and this site has information available for you or a family member or friend who needs help, but does not know where to start or just what help is readily available. The contact centre can be phoned on 1800 200422 between 8.00am and 8.00pm on weekdays and between 10.00am and 2.00pm on Saturdays. You can expect prompt reliable and confidential services.

COTA can be found at Level 4, Block Arcade, 98-100 Elizabeth Street Melbourne 3000.Their contact details are Telephone 9654443 Email: cotavic.org.au. You can find out more about the events and information on the COTA Victoria Website [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

GOLF DAY AT ROSEBUD COUNTRY CLUB 28TH NOVEMBER 2014

Huck Bourke has secured Rosebud Country Club Friday 28th November 2014 for this year’s ANZROC golf day which was a great success with our golfers in 2013.

This year he has been able to push the tee-off time out by a half hour to 8-30am which should be helpful for those travelling from Melbourne.

Full details of this event will be included in Newsletters closer to the date.

ANZROC 2014 MEETINGS AND EVENTS

* July 10th:: 34/100 Queen Street

We are pleased to advise that the bestselling author of THE ROSIE PROJECT, Graeme Simsion will be the Guest Speaker at our Thursday July 10 meeting at 34th Floor 100 Queen Street. Links to a couple of articles regarding Graeme's career can be accessed below. Graeme does have a personal link to ANZ as he was a data modelling consultant to the bank back in the late 80's and as you will see he has had an extraordinary career since that time.

Members' Partners and members of ANZ Ladies Club are also invited to attend this event and further details will be released nearer the time. Copies of the Rosie Project will be available for purchase and I am sure Graeme will be happy to sign individual copies on the day. Graeme Simsion PR Link to Rosie Project http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graeme_Simsion

* August 14th: 34/100 Queen Street

Emeritus Professor Bruce Holloway will speak to us on the subject “DO YOUR GENES CONTROL YOUR BEHAVIOUR?’’ Bruce Holloway was appointed Foundation Professor of Genetics at Monash University in 1968. In addition, he has held visiting

appointments at a number of Universities in the United Kingdom and the USA. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and an Officer of the Order of Australia. His research work was focussed on the genetic analysis of microorganisms important in medicine, agriculture and biotechnology. He was a member of the inaugural Commonwealth Government Industry, Research and Development Board. Since retiring in 1993, he has developed training courses in modern genetic techniques for developing country agricultural scientists.

* September 11th: Mulgrave Country Club

Details available from Noel Beanland Phone 98701139

NEXT MEETING

ANZ BANK RETIRED OFICERS CLUB AND PARTNERS LUNCHEON MEETING

THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 AT GREENSBOROUGH RSL CLUB, 111 MAIN STREET GREENSBOROUGH (PH 9435 1884)

Following the excellent feedback received following our previous luncheon at the Greensborough RSL Club in 2012 our Committee has decided to once more return to this venue in the northern suburbs for our 12th June 2014 meeting commencing midday.

Partners and ANZ Ladies Club members are most welcome and encouraged to attend

The RSL Club is located at:- 111 Main Street Greensborough which is approx 150 metres from the Greensborough Railway Station and approx 2 km South East from where the existing Metropolitan Ring Road ends .

Several of our members (including Neville Pearson) frequent this modern facility on a regular basis and the service and food (including Senior meals) is first class

We are pleased to advise that the ANZ Ladies Club Members are welcome join us at Greensborough.

Please advise your acceptance to the following committee members by Thursday 5th June 2014

MAIL AND TELEPHONE ACCEPTANCES TO:

Joan Nathan: Telephone: 97408001

Noel Beanland: Telephone: 98701139 Or you can let Joan Nathan know by 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.

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ACCEPTANCE GREENSBOROUGH LUNCHEON THURSDAY 12th JUNE 2014 FROM 12 NOON

TO : Joan Nathan

7 Lightwood Drive Sunbury 3429. By post or Phone 97408001 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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