newsletter July 2014

NEWSLETTER 10th July 2014

NEWSLETTER July 10th 2014

WELCOME

Vice President Col Edwards welcomed 73 members and partners to 34th Floor 100 Queen Street to hear our guest speaker Graeme Simsion author of “The Rosie Project” winner of the Australian Book Industry Award for “Book of the Year 2014 ” and Graeme was accompanied by Louise McNally from Dymocks Book Sellers. The formal matters were dealt with efficiently by Committeewoman Joan Nathan and those present then enjoyed catching up with colleagues and partners. Members attending our luncheons for the first time were Darrell Hodges, Bernadette Lynch, John Renwick and Geoff Sandow and were warmly welcomed to our meeting. Those members not seen for some time included Serene Cheong, Ken Crawford, Bryden Davis, Carl Garley, Ray Gill, Louis Hebrard, Stan Lancaster, Elina Law, Jack Lepedjian, Peter Nyga, Glynn Parry-Jones, Ron Phillips, Des Shady, Ivan St Clair and Doug Watson,

The attendance at this meeting was very encouraging after the low numbers attending our recent meetings in the city and it was very pleasing to see the support of partners at this impressive venue.

APOLOGIES

Graeme Ainscough, Clive Bayley, Noel Beanland, Angelo Biviano, Diane Carew, Don Davy, Phil Dunstan, Jim Dusting ,Nola Forsyth, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King , Con La Fauci, Ken Lee, John McPhee, Noelene Noonan, Terry Parks, Maree Pritchard, Peter Pritchard, Graeme Randall, Bruce Tickell, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods

NEW MEMBERS

Debono Malcolm 21 years ANZ

Hodges D.P. (Darrell) 43 years ANZ

Palmer A.P. (Tony) 28 years ANZ

We look forward to seeing Malcolm and Tony at one of our meetings and we were pleased to meet Darrell who joined us for the July meeting.

BEREAVEMENTS

O’Neill K.L. (Leigh) 84 years 30/6/2014

Leigh was President of ANZROC Vic in 1991 and was a Life Member of the Club. He was a great supporter of our Club and will be missed.

John Duke reported that the mourners included the following ANZROC members (many with their respective partners) Bob Bishop, John Bloom, John Brown, Brian Christensen, Brian Day John Duke, Jack Grant, Graham Holt, David Knuckey, Kevin Mitchell, Jim Nicolson, Ken Parry

Neville Pearson, Jenny Pickering, John Quirk, Ray Quirk. John Sudholz, Peter Treleaven, John Vanselow and David Woods and there may have been others in attendance that John missed.

John said that Leigh’s career spanned 43 years joining the Union Bank in 1945.and retiring as Chief Manager, 388 Collins Street in 1988. Leigh was sent to Tasmania for some time before returning to Victoria. His first management appointment was at St.Albans. He was also Manager Geelong at one time.

Ray Quirk adds he was grateful to old friend and workmate John Duke for his early call advising Ray of the passing of Leigh O’Neill. John’s concern for others is well known in all matters involving ANZ staff, both present and retired, in his intimate involvement in Retired Officers’ as a tireless Committee Member of The Retired Officers’ Club. Ray attended Leigh’s funeral accompanied by wife, Meryl, and son, John. As a family they were old friends with Leigh and Pat for six decades, starting from Launceston days. Leigh was a loyal happy ANZ Banker ably and enthusiastically supported by Pat. In fact Pat should be called as much an ANZer as was Leigh. They were a widely respected and liked couple. When Ray was appointed to take over from Ian Nettle as Manager of ANZ Darwin Branch, their son John, fresh out of school, joined ANZ, Centre Branch. How fortunate they were that Leigh O’Neill was Accountant at that Branch. Leigh took charge of John’s early ANZ days and ensured a very happy future for John during his long banking and subsequent financial career. Such was the character of Leigh O’Neill, happy only when he was helping others. Outside of banking Leigh was a fine sportsman and community member. He was also a leading Freemason and they visited each other as Worshipful Masters of their Lodges. Leigh’s Memorial Service was attended by a large number of mourners, relatives and friends. That outstanding lady, Pat, personally greeted every attendee, with great dignity. Family Tributes ensured a moving Ceremony, Leigh lived respected and died regretted.

Glen Twidale emailing from the Gold Coast was particularly upset to learn of “Big O’s” death as he valued their friendship which started when they both attended BASC at Manly inthe70’s.Leigh enjoyed life to the full and was liked by all those with whom he worked (and played).Being a Banker of the old variety Glen can just imagine Big O’s satisfaction at being able to pull up stumps on the 30th June’.

Members and partners stood for a few moments at our meeting in remembrance of Leigh and our condolences are extended to his family and friends.

John Duke noticed in a recent newspaper that Mal Coulston passed away on 29th June and Mal would be remembered by ANZROC members.

NOT SO WELL

Kevin O’Neill is not well and undergoing treatment .We wish him a speedy recovery

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 (81),

Rae Collins (94), Eric Dickson (83), Chris Fieggen (83), Lawton Graham (85), Don Hoffmann

(80), Fred Hornsby (83), Terry Humphris (89), Alwynne Kilpatrick (90), Alan Panther (80),

Barry Reid (80), Kevin Smyth (83), Bernie Sowersby (84), Bob Stone (80), Keith Taylor (86),

Frank Wells (87), Norm Wood (88), John York (83).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/7/2014

Less than $20,000 1.70%

Greater than $20,000 2.18%

BIRDIES TWITTER

A TRIBUTE TO LEIGH O’NEILL (Life member of ANZROC)

We pen this tribute on behalf of our members to Pat and family with a tear in our eyes and love in our hearts

“As we pen this Ode to our good friend Leigh O’Neill

It is hard to explain the emotions we feel

A more caring, loving man you may never find

As my mum would have said, he was “One of a kind”

For so long battling illness not a whinge to be heard

And still Leigh was able to find a kind word

The Chapel was “packed to the rafters” so many did go

A fitting tribute to the man we called “The Big O”

Rest in peace our good comrade until we all meet again

In that place up above where the sun shines and no rain”

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What has the “Birdie” been up to recently?

As my age spirals ever increasingly upwards at a frightening speed and the super fund heads in the opposite direction, Cheryl and I have endeavoured to tick off our travel wish list before riding and walking becomes too difficult. A recent operation on my ankle to repair old footy injuries and remove a Ganglion, (whatever that is ?) has laid me low after the past few weeks and I think back and realise how fortunate we are to have in the past 12 months cruised to Asia (Japan, China, South Korea and various islands on the way). We also had a recent cruise trip via more islands to Honolulu and then a flight to Las Vegas (won $7), Grand Canyon and Cheryl’s lifelong dream destination of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Peru was a highlight and exceeded my expectations. We stayed in the lovely town of Cuzco which is the stopping off place for Machu Picchu. The “ gotoperu “ (website) company provided great value package (USD 699) for 5 nights (three and a half star) clean, friendly accommodation in the heart of Cuzco and that included cooked breakfast, some lunches and 4 days touring with great guides. The package also included the cost of access to museums, churches/cathedrals and live cultural evening of dance in the Cuzco theatre as well as the breath taking train journey through the Andes mountain range and access to the ancient city of Machu Picchu with a very knowledgeable tour guide

60TH ANNIVERSARY ALBERT PARK/ ANZ BANK FOOTBALL CLUB

The Albert Park / ANZ Football Club celebrates its 60th Year Anniversary this year. Past Players of ANZ Bank Football Club are most welcome and encouraged to attend the match and drinks etc at the Beaurepaire Pavilion Oval 20 Albert Park on Saturday 19th July

The team plays South Mornington and as Albert Park have won their last five senior matches they are favourites to make that 6 in a row

Look forward to seeing you there - Birdie

GUEST SPEAKER

Our guest speaker Graeme Simsion was born in Auckland and is a Melbourne-based business consultant and writer of short stories, plays, screenplays and two non-fiction books. Graeme is the author of “The Rosie Project” winner of the Australian Book Industry Award for “Book of the Year 2014”and a best seller in Australia and sold now in 40 countries around the world. “The Rosie Project” began life as a screenplay, winning the Australian Writers Guild/Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy before being adapted into a novel. It went on to win the 2012 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an unpublished

manuscript and then the big prize the Australian Book Industry award. Sony Pictures have optioned the film rights with Graeme contracted to write the script..

Graeme presented an interesting and very entertaining perspective firstly on the main character in his book and secondly his career highlights that included his IT background ,his consultancy work with ANZ and how he made the career move into best selling author. His book features characters with genetics background and autism traits and is a very funny and entertaining read. There is a second book almost completed about the ongoing trials of Rosie which will be available in September/October

Copies of The Rosie Project signed by the author at the lunch were available for sale and proved to be very popular with our members who were eager buyers.

LETTERS

Les Ager says another birthday reached and thanks to Kathy Trace for the good wishes for his 83rd.Les had a pleasant day with family and friends and is glad to say he is in very good health.

Ian Anderson writes to thank Kathy Trace and the ANZROC committee for the good wishes expressed on the occasion of his 70th birthday .This milestone was celebrated at Dragon Boat Restaurant in Wantirna with Ian’s immediate family including all 6 grandchildren. A great day was had by all with plenty of fried rice and soy sauce being splashed around. Ian was saddened to hear of the passing of John Keck, Brian Kinna and Ron Smith all of whom worked for many years at Royal Bank Branch (ES&A Bank) prior to merger. All of these fine gentlemen played a huge part in Ian’s banking career development when aged 18-25.

Bob Bell phoning from Mollymook said that he knew our late Honorary Member John Keck when John was the last Manager of 351 Collins Street branch and he was then appointed Manager of 388 Collins Street. John was due to take up Manager Collins Place but with the delays in construction he decided to retire. Bob said that John went on to work at Conga Foods for some years when Bob was Corporate Manager of that account.

Helen Bouch emails her thanks to Kathy Trace for the best wishes on her birthday. A few of Helen’s dancing friends gave her a surprise afternoon tea and she enjoyed the chocolates and flowers.

Jeffrey Cox emails his thanks to the committee for his card. Every year or so Jeffrey and wife Alison like to get away for a walk in some foreign land and this year, in the lead up to his birthday, they walked for 3 weeks on the Mani Peninsula in Greece. Other years they have done a village walk in the north east of India and more recently a scamper in Spain – in the Alpujarra region south of Granada. They enjoyed the tavernas and life style of Greece so much they are arranging another adventure in western Crete for May next year. Jeffrey can’t believe it’s now some 53 years since he walked into the Ballarat branch of ANZ and Jim Borthwick got him to cut a pile of wood for the Manager’s wife’s fire.

Neil Dawtrey emails his thanks to the President and committee for the birthday card and in particular Kathy Trace. It's always nice to receive this card and Neil is sure it entails a lot of work to do this for each and every member. Neil and wife Marion have not travelled over the last twelve months due to health/mobility issues but things are now looking good and a trip to Broome is in the offing and later this year a short haul overseas holiday to Hawaii or similar is contemplated.

Brian Day emails to thank the Committee for the wishes he received for his recent birthday. The card arrived on the day which may be more difficult in the future with Australia Post threatening to reduce the number of days of deliveries to save costs. Brian said it was wonderful to see the excellent attendance recently at Brian Murdoch’s memorial service. The number of ex ANZ and ex Toorak Drive-In personnel in attendance was attributed to Brian’s character.

John Drummond wrote to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday card” on the day”. He enjoys and keeps up to date with the newsletter.

Graeme King emailed to apologise for missing the July meeting as he and wife Sandra will be touring Norfolk Island.

Frank Marzin emails his thanks for the card. He is currently on long service leave finally retiring on 09/07/2014. Frank will then be able to finally meet ex compatriots whilst attending the ANZROC meetings and luncheons.

Bob Maughan emailing from Perth remembers the late John Keck as Manager 351 Collins Street during Bob’s time there. Not sure but he thinks he followed Roger Brunskill.

Ray Murphy emailing from Anglesea says many thanks to Kathy for forwarding the birthday greeting on behalf of the club. Ray also enjoys the newsy newsletter which is a great read especially about retirees with whom he has either worked with or rubbed shoulders with during his 40 years with the bank.

Geoff Murrell emails his thanks for the birthday card. Geoff and wife Mary have just returned from a lengthy overseas trip and it was a great pleasure to receive his card on their return.

Terry Parks emailing from Toora says it is difficult to attend our luncheons in Melbourne when she is located 2.5 hours each way from Melbourne while having 17 horses to feed morning and evening makes getting to such functions in the short daylight hours of winter a challenge. Terry does look forward very much to attending some of the ANZROC functions during the longer days of summer.

Tom Portelli sends a note of thanks particularly to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday card received on the occasion of his recent 80th birthday. Where’s the time gone?

Reg Roberts emails his thanks to Kathy Trace and ANZROC Committee for the birthday greetings card which arrived on time for his 86th birthday Whilst Reg doesn’t attend ROC functions he still looks forward to reading about former colleagues in the Bank.

Brian Schafer emails to acknowledge the recent receipt of his birthday card and to express his appreciation of it, and also the monthly newsletter. The news letter is the best networking tool since the old "Staff Movement Circulars", it keeps us all linked together. Usually it is full of good news and, Brian enjoys the fact that it keeps him informed of the existence, welfare and activities of the many wonderful people he has worked with. Unfortunately, of course, there is always an element of sad news.

Neil Sharman writes to thank the Committee for the birthday card and wishes sent on the occasion of his 78th birthday. It is always a pleasure to receive the birthday card from ANZROC.

John Tulen phoning from Hastings told me he received his birthday card and good wishes from Kathy Trace and the committee for his 80th. John celebrated at a party of more than 50 people at his son’s home in Somers and several of his customers from John’s days in South Melbourne were there to surprise him.

John Vanselow reports that he and wife Lois plan to caravan again this year to that wonderful state of South Australia. This time they will travel as far as Head of the Bight on the Nullarbor then return via Eyre Peninsula and Adelaide. They enjoy spending time at coastal spots from Ceduna to Streaky Bay, Coffin Bay, Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay. Then they will make their way to Adelaide to catch up with friends.

Roger Watkins writes his thanks to Kathy Trace for his birthday card and says he is sorry not to be able to attend the monthly luncheons but keeps in contact with members through the newsletter. Roger was sorry to learn of the passing of Charles Rennie after wishing Charles well at the 2013 Christmas Luncheon. Roger’s health is fine and he is looking forward to the next Christmas luncheon.

Ray Watson emailing from Clifton Springs says a few people have been asking about his recent boating experience so he decided to give an update as to the actual facts. Ray considers he has used 8 of his 9 lives recently in a boating accident on Port Phillip Bay. Ray was trying out a new boat he had purchased and under full power dropped his phone, bent down

to pick it up, the boat lurched and a new seat that he had just purchased broke and Ray got hit by the tiller and went out over the back Lost the life jacket in the process and did not have the safety motor kill attached(he now knows why it’s there) Fortunately the boat went about 100 metres before it started turning circles at full speed and managed not to run over Ray. Ray’s mate was at the ramp as he was to follow but Ray was rescued about 15 minutes later by two young chaps before his mate could get his boat launched. People saw it happen from the cliff top and called 000 which brought the water police, police helicopter, Portarlington police, Drysdale police, ambulance and paramedics to assist. Nobody could catch the boat so it went around in circles for 3 hours before running out of fuel but no damage to boat or motor. Still feel a real idiot for breaking every rule in the book however Ray is thankful he was not hurt or worse still not here as that water was extremely cold. The two young blokes that picked Ray up won’t have to buy any Crown Lager for a while. It made page 3 of the Geelong paper and was on local and ABC news but he is sure not proud of it. Ray is trying to make up his mind if his boating future is over now he has passed 70 but whatever may not go out on his own again.

Peter Westaway emailing from Warragul says thanks to Kathy for the latest birthday card which was greatly appreciated.

Brian Wills writes to thank the ANZROC committee for his birthday card on his 83rd. A few familiar names from Brian’s working days have passed on this year. Brian is enjoying quite good health for his age.

AND Graham Ainscough, Ray Allsop, Alma Barkell, Ken Bleakney, Geoff Elliot, David Kennedy, Ian Marchant, Robin Peatfield, Ron Williams

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANZ/ANZROC PRIVILEGE PACKAGE

We have finally been able to have the Bank simplify the process for members to obtain the Retired Officer's Staff Banking Benefits.

In future to set up your benefits, visit your nearest ANZ branch or call ANZ Priority on 1800 454 688.

As an ANZ staff member or eligible Retired Officer*, you can apply for a great range of benefits to help you make the most of your money and build a better future. With fee waivers on certain accounts and cards, bonus interest, discounts on loans, insurances and share trading and access to specialists, you’ll get a comprehensive banking experience.

ANZ Staff Banking is committed to giving you:

* benefits and offers across a range of ANZ products

* a range of ways to bank including in branches, online, mobile and over the phone

* the opportunity to be first to experience ANZ ’s latest products and innovations

* financial education to support your financial well-being.

How do I get my benefits?

Taking advantage of Retired Officers benefits is simple.

Who is eligible?

Retired Officers* who have completed 30 years or more continuous permanent service, are entitled to Staff Banking benefits (excluding insurance products) after they retire, resign or are retrenched from ANZ .

Where do I find information on the benefits?

Get the latest information about Retired Officers benefits by visiting your local branch or contacting ANZ Priority on 1800 454 688. Your ANZROC Secretary also has full details and this can be provided to members on request.

Ways to bank

To set up your benefits, visit your nearest ANZ branch or call ANZ Priority on 1800 454 688. You must ask for a particular staff banking benefit to be applied.

An A-Z Review® can help you get on top of your finances and achieve your goals. Visit your nearest branch or call ANZ Priority to book your A-Z Review® with one of our experts.

For home loan queries you can contact:

* a Home and Investment Lending Manager via your local branch,

* an ANZ Mobile Lender on 13 25 12, or

* ANZ Home Loan Direct on 1800 100 641

Loans originated via Broker channels on or after 11 July 2011 are not eligible for staff banking benefits.

GREAT NEWS! YOU CAN SAVE ON YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE WITH NIB!

As part of the ANZ Retired Officers’ Club’s commitment to looking after your health and wellbeing, we’ve negotiated a 9% corporate discount with nib.

Not only do you receive great value private health cover, you also have the added benefit of:

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* Offer applies to new corporate customers of any combined nib Hospital and Extras package. Offer excludes Hospital services, OSHC and Overseas Visitors covers. Longer waiting periods apply for some services including major dental.

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THE ENGLISH SCOTTISH & AUSTRALIAN BANK LTD REUNION LUNCHEON ON 15TH OCTOBER, 2014

The bi-annual Scottie Reunion Luncheon is on again and booked the Strathmore Hotel Luncheon and will be held in the Strathmore Hotel, Balcony Restaurant, 129 North Terrace, Adelaide, for the 15th October .Contact details are: Graeme Baum Tel: 08 8370 5579 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Paul Begg Tel: 08 8376 1430 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ANZROC 2014 MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Thursday September 11th: Mulgrave Country Club.

Noel Beanland has details phone 98701139

Friday 28th November 2014 for the golf day at Rosebud Country Club.

Full details will follow closer to the date.

NEXT MEETING

THURSDAY 14th AUGUST 2014 MEETING IN MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON

We are fortunate to have Emeritus Professor Bruce Holloway as our guest speaker for the August meeting the title of his talk will be “Do your genes control your behaviour?’’.

…..partners, members of the ANZ Ladies Club and widows of our past members are invited to this ANZROC event …refreshments will be available during the luncheon

Emeritus Professor Bruce Holloway was appointed Foundation Professor of Genetics at Monash University in 1868. 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.

If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Ron Adams know by Phone 98210444 /0408136100 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, 3144 by Friday 8th August 2014 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 14th August 2014 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.

I/we will be attending the Luncheon function

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