Newsletter September 2015

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NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 11 2015

WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 44 members and Guest Speaker Ian Bock to our September meeting on 34th Floor 100 Queen Street on a perfect spring day in Melbourne. Secretary Wolf Damschitz dealt with the formal matters and members settled down to enjoy a pleasant afternoon catching up with friends and colleagues. Members not seen for some time included Leigh Davis, Charles Griss, John Osborne and Des Shady.

Numbers were down on the previous year due mainly to the long list of apologies with members travelling overseas or interstate or with commitments elsewhere with the meeting held on a Friday.

Photos taken at the luncheon by Eamon Veaney are posted on our Website and Facebook pages.

APOLOGIES

Graham Ainscough, Annette and Graeme Baldwin, Noel Beanland, John Brown, Diane Carew, Robin Cates, Robin Chase, Brian Christensen, Don Davy, Mike Devlin, Phil Dunstan, Jim Dusting, Col Edwards, Aldo Faella, Nola Forsyth, Norris Gale, Carl Garley, Ray Gill, Val Goldsworthy, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Darrell Hodges, Don Jeffrey, Dan Kirtley, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Jack Lepedjian, Harry Loucas, Gary Mason, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Kevin Mitchell. Kevin O’Neill, Terry Parks, Glynn Parry-Jones, Neville Pearson , Anton Ponnampalam, Graeme Randall, Don Ranyard, Bill Robinson, Geoffrey Sandow, Doug Watson, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods

NEW MEMBERS

Higgins S.D. (Steve) 44 years ANZ

Jukes C.J. (Carol) 27 years ANZ

Tong-Lyon K.L. (Leanne) 12 years ANZ

We welcome Steve, Carol and Leanne to ANZROC and look forward to welcoming them to one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Barnsley Marguerite 25/8/2015 82 years

ANZROC member Ken Fitzgerald said that he attended Marguerite’s funeral at St Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Reservoir. Ken had worked with Marguerite Barnsley in ANZ Nominees for a number of years. He said that he did not see anyone he knew from ANZROC at the funeral and most mourners were family and church members. In the comments written in the order of service however the connection with ANZ was covered by “Marguerite later commenced working for the ANZ Bank in Brisbane and Melbourne in their stocks and debentures departments and was complimented on her diligence and attention to detail in her work.”

Marguerite was a staunch supporter of ANZROC and acknowledged receipt of her birthday cards each year.

Hellard R.V.(Dick) 6/9/2015 85 years

Michael Hellard brother of Richard (Dick) Hellard advised that Dick passed away on 6th September 2015 aged.85 .This follows the death of Dick’s wife Elaine on 28th April.

Dick was a first cousin of our ANZROC member Eddie Hassett.

Dick Sanders went to the funeral of Richard (Dick) Hellard which was well supported by a large following and his large family. Another good man has now passed us by with whom Dick worked in 394 Collins St and played golf with often at Riversdale - whose members were also in evidence.

Treasurer John Brown emailing from Queensland said that he was very sorry to hear that Richard 'Dick' Hellard had died, although he believes that Dick had not been well for some time.

Dick was Accountant at Post Office Branch when John was there in the 60s - Ian 'Curly' Walton was the Manager and Alan Misson was trying to teach John all about Bills. The lunch time card games at the branch were very competitive and Dick was the reigning Quango champion while John was there. Dick was one of nature's gentlemen, with a great sense of humour and was always fun to work with.

Life Member Col Edwards emailed that the news about Dick Hellard was very sad – Col worked with Dick in the old ANZ Personnel Dept., what seems like 100 years ago! Col is pretty sure Dick was a nephew of legendary cricketer Lindsay Hassett.

Members at the September meeting stood in remembrance of Marguerite and Richard and our condolences go to the family and friends of our respected past Honorary Members

Clive Hewett phoned from Warrnambool to advise that Ray Spencer from ANZ International Division passed away in July and Ray would be known to many ANZROC members.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

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

and we pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Dave Brookman

(92), Barbara Bruce, Valda Clarke, George Cooper (86), Geoff Elliott (87), Bruce Emmett (83),

Ian Ewart (84), Don Fraser (90), Jack Helisma (80), Ralph Howden (91), Alan James (89), David

Kennedy (91), Dick Milnthorpe (83), Alan Pearce (80), Ron Smith (87), Colin Walton (82),Tony

Wingrave (83).

ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2015/2016 are now due and payments can be sent by cheque to our Treasurer John Brown, PO Box 4056, Burwood East 3151, Phone 98021810. (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

or members can make payments electronically to ANZROC account through your internet banking facilities. Details of the ANZROC account are set out in the renewal form and please ensure that personal details in the “payee information” section i.e. Name and Initial are shown so

that we can record the receipt as often the funds are received with no details provided…as a failsafe members can send the renewal slip or email to John Brown advising that payment has been made through internet banking.

The separate advice for renewal of subscriptions follows and you will note that the subscriptions remain at $20.00 for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members.

Honorary Members please note: – you do not need to pay any subscription

As a matter of interest the number of members using the internet for newsletters is static at around 800 and if you have access to email let us know and we will be able to send future communications electronically that will reach you within 7 days of our meetings.

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ANZROC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC)

Subscriptions are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and can be posted by cheque to John Brown,

PO Box 4056, Burwood East, Vic 3151, (phone No. 9802 1810 )

Or paid directly into the ANZROC account details of which are:

ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)

BSB: 013 350

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947

(Please make sure your name is included in the payment information)

The Annual Subscription is $20.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $10.00 and should reach John Brown prior to 31st October 2015

HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL

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(Name of member) Amount enclosed/ or Amount paid to ANZROC account electronically

(Delete whichever category not applicable)

Phone number…………………………………………………

e-mail address…………………………………………………

INTEREST RATES

From 1/9/2015

Less than $20,000 1.31%

Greater than $20,000 1.68%

GUEST SPEAKER…Ian Bock from Melbourne Camera Club….

Ian’s talk using a PowerPoint presentation on his progression in photography from early days (BC to AD – Before cameras to after digital) was followed by some of his “photographic puns” which were unique creations on film during Ian’s experimentation phase. The photographs were of wide raging subjects although he said he preferred scenery shots but a number of those shown were for exhibitions and competitions within the several Camera Clubs he belonged to along the way. Ian was awarded an OAM for his service to the photographic industry. A most enjoyable

presentation and ANZROC member Ken Pattison gave the vote of thanks and presented Ian with a small token of our appreciation for his talk.

LETTERS

Barbara Bruce emailed to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday greetings from ANZ Retired Officers’ Club. Barbara was on a tour in Western Australia on 5th September and the Tour Director announced to all 23 passengers that it was her birthday and he then presented her with a book on W.A. The coach tour was most enjoyable – Barbara flew to Perth and joined the coach to visit Hyden, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Albany, Margaret River, Busselton, Fremantle, Perth, Geraldton and Monkey Mia. The tour group had fine weather throughout the tour, and everything went well. The Tour Director, driver and all the passengers were pleasant and friendly, and she thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Barbara enjoys travelling while she can.

Kim Charlton emailed to add to the recent report from Kevin Mitchell of the passing of Graham Maley. Although ‘born and bred’ in Fish Creek Kim never had the pleasure of meeting Graham.

However family and friends from Fishy still speak of the Gippsland Legend well known for supporting (frequenting) the ‘local’ and, whether over a game of cards or a cold ale (or both), ‘signed off’ on the odd business deal for local retailers and farmers. ANZ integrity was not compromised, and Graham was a Gippsland banker of the finest order!

Rick Dickson emailed to thank Kathy Trace for sending a Birthday Greeting for his 80th. (Rick has trouble looking at that number).He just flew back from Arnhem Land in time for a family lunch. It was a great trip and a very enjoyable lunch. Rick does not feel 80 but his birth certificate is reasonable proof.

Phil Dunstan emailed to pass on his thanks for the birthday card received absolutely on time. Having hit the 3 quarters of a century makes Phil appreciate how lucky he has been still having good health and fitness and able to enjoy daily bike riding and taking the relatively new dog for his daily walks - keeping up with the dog keeps the ticker ticking. Whilst Phil continues to really enjoy receiving the regular newsletter it does make him sad when he reads that the likes of Bill Lacey and Corny Hamilton have passed on. Corny was Agency Clerk at Ashburton when Phil was Junior Clerk and they spent many hours together at the Agencies at Upper Glen Iris and Ashwood. Reflecting back they often travelled on the bus with a bagful of cash and a Webley Scott 38 strapped on the hip made for interesting times. In the quiet times at Ashwood, of which there were many they would often play table tennis in the back room after the necessary work was done. Sifting through the 5Pound bags of pennies and halfpennies in the hope of finding a coin of value (which didn't happen) also occupied a bit time. Phil’s banking training has held him in good stead over the years.

Jim Dusting reports that he and wife Carole will be in Orlando Florida for two months visiting their daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.

Neville Elvish phoned Neville Pearson to thank him, Kathy and the ANZROC committee for the birthday card received on his birthday. Neville is enjoying good health and retirement in Mornington. Neville Pearson worked with Neville in Data Processing in the early years and he was a great boss and a dynamo, just as he was also when he coached the ANZ Bank Football team. The two Neville’s married Cheryl’s, worked together, drank together and played footy for ANZ. Only seems like yesterday.

Ken Fitzgerald writing to thank Kathy Trace and the Committee for the greetings for his 87th birthday said his only travels his year had been restricted to several trips to Marysville .Two new great grand children are due over the next 6 months with one due in October and another in

February 2016 which makes 8 in total. He also enjoyed the August newsletter as there were 7 of his past workmates listed and that brought back many memories.

Alex Fowler emailed a message of thanks to Kathy Trace for his birthday greetings, which arrived on the due date. This year Alex and wife Helen celebrated the day with family and friends at home (first birthday at home for about 8 years, usually away in the 'van.) The past year has seen a couple of health problems catch up with both Helen and Alex but with a bit of luck they are on the road to recovery. Alex sends his regards to all members and perhaps he will get to a meeting in the not-to-distant future.

Ray Gill will be on the Gold Coast celebrating 50 Years as a volunteer in the 1st week of September, He feels as though he needs a break after 50 years, but will then be going to Brisbane for a Board meeting of the Australian Veterans and Defence Council and he hopes to see ANZROC members in October.

Elizabeth Glasson writing for her husband our Honorary member John Glasson thanked Kathy Trace for the kind wishes for John’s 93rd birthday. He was very pleased to be remembered.

Phil Goodier sent a note to thank Kathy Trace for his 71st birthday wishes which arrived on the day. Alls well with three trips to Malaysia over the last 12 months.

John Hawkins keeping us up to date with his travels will be away for the next meeting touring WA hopefully to see some of their lovely spring flowers and trying some of their first class wine

Louis Hebrard emailed to thank the Club for his birthday card once again. It is a great reminder of the camaraderie Louis has always enjoyed at the Bank and the Club. Life is good, he enjoyed a wonderful celebration day with the family on his birthday, and Louis and wife Ann leave for north Queensland in early September for a tropical holiday.

Wayne Hulbert passed on his thanks for his Birthday Card which was received last month. It is always great to receive the card and Kathy Trace does a terrific job sending them all out on time.

Ian Ince sent his thanks to the Committee and especially Kathy Trace for yet another birthday card (Number 22). The celebrations were delayed for a few days so that four generations could be at the celebratory lunch. Another lunch courtesy of Highett RSL was had a few days later. Holidays are now restricted to Yarrawonga and Rosebud in the spring and autumn. Plenty of good eating, clubs and wineries to visit at both destinations.

Peter Jones emailed many thanks to Kathy Trace and committee for the birthday card for his 83rd. Peter had a nice meal with the family including a newly born Great Grandchild welcomed into the family.

Cathie MacKiggan wrote to thank Kathy Trace for remembering her birthday. Cathie’s brother joined her for a pleasant afternoon at Red Hill Winery in “Max’s Restaurant” with good food and fine wine.

Sue McCarthy emailed to pass on her thanks for the timely birthday card, which arrived – of course – on the day. The year has skipped along with the usual mixture of chores and pleasures, with the pleasures outweighing the chores. Sue always enjoy reading about others’ travels and her own have been a somewhat eclectic mix this year, with two different trips to far-away weddings. The first was to the Philippines. The bride and groom from Perth decided that their families were so scattered that everyone would have to travel anyway, so they might as well travel to a resort. It was the night of an eclipse of the moon and Sue felt that the speech-makers missed an opportunity to say “The bride looks so lovely that even the moon veils her face in shame”. The second wedding was at Truro in Cornwall at the beginning of May. The bride had made meticulous plans for a beautiful spring day, including arriving at the waterside reception by open boat. Unfortunately the weather man did not share the bride’s vision and the result was very wet, cold guests and a drowned-rat style for the bride. Despite all that, it was a happy occasion – and memorable.

Life Member Gerry McPherson told me that he has just been advised by the French Consulate in Melbourne that he has been awarded the French Legion of Honour medal for his bravery in the many Lancaster bombing sorties over France in which he was involved during WW11 and his service to the French people in the liberation of France.The award will be made at the Consulate later in 2015.

Peter O’Dwyer emailed his thanks to ANZROC, and the person that puts the pen to paper - Kathy Trace, for the kind birthday wishes for his 83rd. His card arrived spot on the day as usual. Peter and wife Joan continue to enjoy life in Yarrawonga, the town in which he commenced his banking career in 1949. Joan was also Yarrawonga raised, or he should say Burramine raised to be more correct. In June, after many months of tests, Joan was diagnosed with motor neuron disease. Her voice, or word pronunciation, is affected, arms and legs OK. Still enjoys her cards, cooking and gardening, and today especially, enjoys barracking for North Melbourne.

Bernard O’Reilly emailed like every one else, he thanks Kathy Trace and the team for his birthday wishes. Card was waiting for Bernard when he and wife Claire returned from their travels. His actual birthday was spent in Munich after spending time in the cool Arctic Circle looking at the polar bears/other wildlife and then travelling to the very hot Berlin where their son resides with his family and their new granddaughter.

Dietmar Reichert recently returned from an interesting visit of Southern Germany and Austria for a primary school reunion in Southern Germany for the over 70 Years “young”. It was a wonderful experience to explore the country side again that was “home” when he was a child. Main points visited there included “Neuschwanstein” and getting up to Germany’s highest mountain, the “Zugspitze” which towers 2962 metres above sea level. The view was just breathtaking. But that was not all – in order to cater for a broad range of needs, there is near the summit a very small chapel for spiritual needs – and just approx. 100 metres away a Restaurant, serving traditional local (Bavarian) food and, of course, refreshing beer!! AND IT WAS SUMMER - air masses from the North African SAHARA desert caused the temperature to climb. In fact, both reunion days Saturday and Sunday experienced peak temperatures of 38 and 39 degrees respectively. Most of his old class mates are in relatively excellent health, the exception is the Chemist – he is doing very poorly – may be he used too many of what Dietmar calls nowadays “legal drugs”! From a MACRO economic perspective there are two main challenges – the ongoing sanctions on Russia is impacting on German Industry very severely. Indeed it is very costly to small and medium size engineering firms. Secondly, the ever increasing flow of real and “economic” refugees from Africa and the Middle East is causing logistical and other problems

Just one practical example: in the small city of Reutlingen (south of Stuttgart) about 1/3 the size of Geelong- the local authorities closed the City Sporting Hall – which is now being converted to emergency accommodation for 120 refugees! That just shows how challenged the resources are!

Add to that the very recent political promise by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel (under substantial international pressure) to take in up to 800000 (eight hundred thousand) refugees over the next 12 month – one can only wonder where the capacity is coming from!? However, apart from the above it was great to be in the Bavarian Alps, visit lots of family and friends all over the place in the South of Germany and witness the pace of life, including the work ethic that creates the economic capacity. Particularly the work and effort that the WOMEN put in at any level caused Dietmar to conclude that it is the “Girls” that makes such a positive difference!

On a sad note he needed to confront the fact that the family grave in the local cemetery is moving closer and closer to the “expiry date” – being 31/12/2019. After that date the space must be made available to another family. A STARK REMINDER THAT WE ARE ALL IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER SUBJECT TO THE GREAT UNIVERSAL RECYCLING RULE!!

Bruce Robertson emailed from Runaway Bay to thank Kathy Trace for her birthday wishes “SPOT ON” as usual. Bruce and wife Glennis are both keeping well, resting up after a couple of overseas journeys. Visited the Grandchildren in Saskatoon Canada in June and whilst there did a bit of touring to Vancouver Island and Whistler, magnificent scenery. Called in to Las Vegas on the way home for a few days, 46 degrees and sand storms. Took the helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon well worth the dollars, Hawaii was the next port of call, again hot but this time humid.

Did the usual tours very impressive and nostalgic. They both look forward to the monthly newsletter and the tales of their old work mates

Peter Saville emailed his thanks to the committee and Kathy Trace in particular for the birthday card which arrived right on time for his 70th birthday. Must admit 70 is a lot younger than it once was! The day was appropriately celebrated with family and friends. Peter and wife Joan leave for a two week tour of Italy followed by a cruise on the Danube. They will be away for about a month altogether.

Bernie Sowersby wrote to thank the Committee for the birthday card for his 85th.Bernie was in hospital on the day with an infection but he is now recovered. Bernie is unable to attend the lunches as he has commitments elsewhere but continues to take an interest in the travels of his friends and colleagues.

Past President John Vanselow mentioned at the September luncheon that he is now a proud great grandfather for the first time as his greatgrandchild was delivered on Fathers Day.

Rod Wassell sending feedback to Eamon about the reformatted newsletter said thanks to the club for his recent birthday card. Rod is trying to arrange to attend a lunch but with recovery from heart attack, back operation and knee replacement it has been a little difficult.

Doug Watson emailed many thanks for the birthday card and wishes on the 20th August.As a Leo Doug feels a bit like the lion king!!.

AND Graham Bloom, Don Davy, Denis Gleeson, Charles Griss, Martin Hayden, Graeme King, Zelda Martin, Maggie Murray, Jurgen Schnabl, Gren Tonzing, Frank van Pelt, John White,

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

“MELBOURNE WINTER MASTERPIECES”, CATHERINE THE GREAT EXHIBITION NOW SHOWING UNTIL NOVEMBER 8 AT NATIONAL GALLERY OF VIC …. STKILDA ROAD

Secretary Wolf Damschitz advised that for a group of between 10 and 25 interested people (includes partners) together he can organise a tour of the exhibition. Booked Group Tours are available for community, corporate and special interest groups. Guided tours are conducted on weekdays. They are 45 minutes in duration and need to be booked two weeks in advance. Group sizes are limited to between 10 and 25 participants. Wolf has already received expressions of interest from 10 members and partners and can take another 15 if interested. You can contact Wolf Damschitz (contact details email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 98827716 ) before 30/9/2015 so that plans can be made before the exhibition closes.

ANZROC GOLF DAY –Friday 27th November 2015

Rosebud Country Club - 207 Boneo Road, Rosebud 3939

Men’s & Ladies’ Stableford Competitions for members of ANZROC and their partners.

Rosebud Country club is approximately one hour’s easy drive from the City or Eastern suburbs via the Monash, Eastlink and Peninsula Link freeways and is located at the end of the Mornington Peninsula freeway.

The course we have been allocated for the day is the premier North Course, the same as last year. Visit www.rosebudcountryclub.com.au for course layout, dress regulations, etc.

We have tried to hold the cost at last year’s, however the club has new caterers (who are excellent) which has resulted in a $5-00 increase.

Players without a current Registered or Social Club handicap are most welcome and will be given a handicap for the day. Once again, we are particularly keen to see a good roll-up of lady players.

Entry Fee - $70.00 per person (Members of Rosebud Country Club & Reciprocal Members - $35.00)

(Covers Green Fees, Trophies and a table-served barbecued lunch with wine included) - Drinks available at normal Club bar prices. Lunch Only - $30 per person. Motorised Cart Hire - $25.00 payable at pro shop.

Entries close - Thursday 19th November.

Hit-off from 8.30am on tees one and ten (Arrive by 8.00 am to get card & draw).

Clubhouse is open for breakfast from 7-00am.

On-course Accommodation available at The Fairways Resort Motel. Telephone number 5950 2111

o Dinner is available seven nights a week in the club’s restaurant. Enquiries to – Huck Bourke 0411 237 569. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ANZROC Rosebud Country Club Golf Day– Friday 27.... November. Entries Close – 19thNovember.

ENTRY FORM (Option to email details and direct credit ANZROC account available – see below)

Your Contact details: Name………………….Email……………………………..Phone……………..

Entries

Name…………………………….Hcp……… Name…………………….…………Hcp………….

Total number of entries. …….…@ $70.00 ($35.00 for Rosebud & Reciprocal Members) = $…………...

Meal only (non-playing partners)............ @$30.00 = $__________

Total $__________

Mail entry form and cheque payable to ANZROC to:

Huck Bourke

32 Grandview Terrace,

Mount Martha 3934

OR

EMAIL names and handicaps of players and those non golfers who require a meal only to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and make electronic payment direct to:

ANZROC Bank Account 013350 306451947

(Please make sure your name is included in the payment information)

MANSFIELD TRIP 2016

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB GETAWAY 22th/24th FEBRUARY 2016

The annual get together once again is Alzburg Resort 39 Malcolm St Mansfield and booking will be made for 2 Nights Mon 22 Feb & Tue 23 Feb 2016.Full details will be in the November and December newsletters but if you require further information contact Kevin Mitchell on 9807.6201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015……………BOOK NOW

VENUE – THE PAVILION VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE

The Club will again hold the Annual Christmas Luncheon thanks to ANZ Group making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the luncheon. Graham Hodges Deputy

CEO will respond to the toast to ANZ to be given by Doug Watson. A number of Senior Executives will also be attending.

The cost to members of the function is $30.00. Cut off date for acceptances this year will be Friday 27th November 2015.

Again this year we will arrange for ALL members to be allocated a table.

If you wish to host a table of ten, you will need to nominate a table host and ensure that others in your group record the host name on the “acceptance slip” or email below.

If you do not wish to host a table, but would like to sit with your colleagues please specify who you would like to have on your table and we will ensure that your requirement is met.

If you do not nominate a preference, we will allocate you to a table with comparable colleagues.

Bookings:

If you wish to attend, host a table or join a table, don’t forget to send the “acceptance slip” or email advice to Wolf Damschitz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Members are encouraged to make payments electronically to ANZROC BSB 013 350 Account Number 3064 51947. Please include your name and initial in the “Payee information” so that we can correctly record your payment.

For those who wish to make payment by cheque, they can be made out to ANZROC and sent to the Secretary,54 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn, 3123. Please include the “acceptance slip”.

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ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015

Name of member………………………………………………………………………

Cost of Luncheon: $30.00

Amount Enclosed /or Amount paid to ANZROC account. (Delete category not applicable)

I will be hosting a table Y/N. I wish to be on a table with………………….or allocate me to a table.

Return this slip to Wolf Damschitz 54 Rathmines Road Hawthorn, 3123 by 27/11/2015

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NEXT MEETING

NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 8th

BALLARAT VISIT. AT THE GEORGE HOTEL 27 LYDIARD ST NORTH BALLARAT.

ANZROC will hold another luncheon meeting in regional Victoria for members and their partners on Thursday 8th October 2015. This luncheon will be our October monthly ANZROC meeting and we encourage members in outlying areas and from Melbourne to attend

We will have a private room at the George Hotel for our luncheon. The George is approx 300 metres from the station

The George Hotel will provide a two course meal consisting of entree of soup with bread and a main course of Roast and Vegetables or Fish and vegetables for $19 per head which will be collected at the door. This is served on 50/50 drop basis for all guests ie: one of each choice is set on alternate places and if you want to change it is up to your negotiating skills with others on the table.

Pay separately for meals and drinks on the day. Names can now be sent to Joan Nathan on 97408001 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

It is recommended that travel to the function be via “V Line” train travel. The new Velocity trains servicing Ballarat have very comfortable seats with generous leg room and a quiet and smooth ride. The journey takes approx 1 hour 30 minutes in a very comfortable seat with ample leg room and of course great company “V Line” has a service to Ballarat, leaving from the “V Line” Country platforms (Ground level at Spencer Street side of Southern Cross Railway Station) at 10.17am and arrives in Ballarat at11.47am. We would suggest that you arrive at the station around 9.30 to 9.40am to enable us to travel as a group.

MEMBERS : 8th October the day we travel to Ballarat for lunch is within Seniors Week and all travel is free on Metro and Country trains-we only have to show our seniors card but Joan Nathan is making a group booking for seating as there will be a large number of Seniors visiting Ballarat that week.

For the return journey there is a train departing Ballarat Station at 2.14pm and 3.14pm arriving Southern Cross railway Station at 3.40pm and 4.40 4. pm respectively

A great plus for the venue and timing is that the Ballarat Art Gallery directly opposite The George Hotel is the exclusive Victorian Venue for the 2015 Archibald Prize, which is a touring exhibition of the Art Gallery of NSW. The exhibition will run from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 15 November. Admission Adult $10, Concession $8 . Timed entry every half hour, 10.00am – 4pm .

To assist members and partners, we will endeavour to provide transport to and from the venue for those members/partners who do have mobility difficulties. We would also appreciate any assistance members can give in provision of transport should such be required

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ANZROC MEMBERS AND PARTNERS COUNTRY LUNCHEON AT BALLARAT AT THE GEORGE HOTEL,27 LYDIARD STREET, NORTH BALLARAT ON 8TH OCTOBER 2015

Members Name…………………………………………..

Partners Name……………………………………………

I/we will be attending the luncheon: Yes / No

I am able to assist with transport for members who require assistance: Yes / No

I would appreciate assistance with transport: Yes / No

This information can be emailed to JOAN NATHAN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to 7 Lightwood Drive, Sunbury, Vic 3429

Should you wish to telephone, please call Joan on 97408001 .

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