Newsletter December 2015

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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 10 2015

NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 10th 2015

WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 280 members to the ANZROC December Christmas luncheon held at “The Pavilion” in the St Kilda Road Arts Centre. It was another excellent Christmas Lunch with one of the largest in numbers of ANZROC members in attendance over the past 15 years .Peter welcomed the senior ANZ Executives to the luncheon that included CEO Elect Shayne Elliott who presented his vision for the future vision for ANZ Bank and Deputy CEO Graham Hodges who provided insight into ANZ's performance this year. The other senior ANZ executives Alistair Currie Chief Operating Officer and Susie Babani Chief Human Resources Officer were very welcome guests at our luncheon.

Thanks also to Doug Watson for his toast to the bank. The Arts Centre staff as usual provided excellent food drinks and great service. Thanks also go to the ANZROC’s President, Secretary and Committee members who made the day go so smoothly.

Photos taken by Eamon Veaney at The Pavilion have been loaded onto the ANZROC website. More photos can be found on the ANZROC’s Facebook page as some were too large to upload onto the website. The Facebook page has attracted over 1300 views in just one day.

APOLOGIES

Graham Ainscough, Annette and Graeme Baldwin, Dave Brookman, Diane Carew, Don Davy, Mike Devlin, Phil Dunstan, Nola Forsyth, Elaine Haw, Terry Heenan, Peter Jones, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Bob Lyon, Maggie Murray, Graeme Randall, John Stevens, Peter Treleaven, Glen Twidale, James Uren, John Vanselow, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,

NEW MEMBERS

Brown C. (Chris) 33 years ANZ

Lobosco K.A. (Kay) 30 years ANZ

We welcome Chris and Kay to ANZROC .We met Chris at the Christmas luncheon and look forward to welcoming Kay to one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Macdonald Ms J.A. (Joy) 6/11/2015

Muriel Drummond said that Joy was Secretary to the Manager at 357 Collins Street when Muriel was in CEO’s office and they were part of a tight knit group. Joy was always interested in the ANZROC matters and I often discussed issues with her until her health deteriorated.

If members have any anecdotes of their time with Joy we would be pleased to include them in a future newsletter and can be sent to Ron Adams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 579, Malvern, 3144.

Ian Peterkin would like to thank the many ANZROC members and members of the ANZ Ladies Group for their kind messages following his wife Nan’s recent, and rather sudden death. It has been a great comfort to Ian’s daughter Sarah and the whole Peterkin family that so many people have been in contact. Ian is sure Nan would also have been very touched to have been remembered by so many. Many ANZROC, Ex-ANZ and ANZ Ladies Club colleagues attended the funeral service for Nan including Flav and Barbara Belli, John and Julia Winders, Dorothy and John Duke, David and Emma Smith, David Valentine, Alister and Margaret Maitland, Don and Angela Mercer, Don and Christine Jeffrey, Steve and Sue Cowell, Ray and Jenny Pietsch, Jill Witney, Bernice Mitchell, Eamon Veaney, Lyn and Colin Geldart. All at ANZROC pass on our condolences to Ian and his family

Saul Eslake emailed to say that he was saddened to read in the latest newsletter of the passing of Mike O'Neill at the age of just 69. Saul got to know Mike well on Saul’s regular visits to WA and Mike’s trips east (which often co-incided with West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon games). Mike was a committed Essendon supporter (as, in the absence of a truly national competition, i.e. one with every State in it, Saul has also been). One of Mike's initiatives was the annual 'Football and Economics' breakfast which he hosted in February each year, featuring talks by whoever was the coach of the Eagles, and Saul as ANZ's Chief Economist. It began in 2000 with fewer than 100 people in one of the corporate dining rooms at Subiaco, moved to Burswood as the numbers grew and by the time that the Eagles played in consecutive grand finals in 2005-06 with John Worsfold as coach had to be held at the Perth Entertainment Centre. It was a fabulous advertisement for ANZ. Mike was also very well connected with the Perth business community and in State political circles and would always set up a lunch with influential 'movers and shakers' whenever Saul was there. A very sad loss.

WELFARE UPDATE FOR DECEMBER

Jennifer Knight daughter of our member Ted Knight emailed say that she had received a number of emails in response to her request for anecdotes about her father..Wonderful stories.

Thank you for your help.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during December 2015 and we

pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Alan Boak (81), Ian Cann

(88), Trevor Cookson (85), Fergus Darmody (82), Kevin Dempster (84), John Hicks (88), Brian

Knowles (80), Joan Lamond, John Logan (81), Wal McGillivray (92), Bruce Michell (80), Bevyn

Ranford (82), Noel Robertson (85), Molly Saint (100), Neville Taylor (95), Bill Thorne (86),

Glen Twidale (85), Ron Wells (84), Jack Willoughby (90), Theo Yardley (88), Lloyd Zegenhagen

(91).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/12/2015

Less than $20,000 1.31%

Greater than $20,000 1.68%

Presidents’ Pen (1)

Another year has nearly concluded. I would like to take this opportunity to wish members and their families a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Take care and I look forward to seeing members at one or more functions in 2016.

Presidents’ Pen (2)

Continuing the series prepared by President Peter Pritchard of interesting historical facts about the ANZ Bank during its 180 years……

Our Banking History… events of the past 180 years.

Women in Banking.

Bank of Australasia and ES & A Bank were forerunners in recognising the contribution of women.

* 1887 Miss Mary E Swifte employed by Bank of Australasia as typist (believed to be the first woman clerk to be employed by an Australian Bank). Second typist employed in 1890. Miss Swifte held the post of Superintendents typist until she retired after almost 34 years’ service in January 1921. Miss Swifte passed away in 1937 aged 84 years. Further women were not employed until the labour shortage of the 1914-18 war.

* 1929 Bank of Australasia - Women’s Department at Melbourne Head Office (391-96 Collins St) but doesn’t appear to be staffed by women for women.

* 1935 Ida Muriel Stuart is the first female to be employed by the Bank of Adelaide as a typist. Her salary was 35 shillings a week.

* 1965 ES&A introduced Australia’s first ladies banking suite staffed by women. The Ladies’ Banking Suite was a self-contained unit within the Capitol Centre branch, 109-117 Swanston St, Melbourne.

* 1981 Kathy Trace (ANZROC Life Member) was appointed assistant manager at Camberwell Branch. She was the first woman to attain a management position in Victoria. Kathy subsequently became the first woman to be appointed President of ANZROC Vic.

Peter Pritchard

BIRDIES TWITTER

What a wonderful way to celebrate the start of the festive season in the magnificent ARTS CENTRE “THE PAVILION”.

A packed house of ANZROC members attended, together with a very talented panel of current ANZ bank executive, led by a very impressive recently appointed ANZ CEO Elect Shayne Elliott. Shayne and his team provided our members with very enlightening insights into the future for ANZ following Mike Smith’s retirement.

I am sure we all came away with confidence that ANZ is in extremely good hands. We were very appreciative of the insight into the future and the humour and good will shown by our ANZ executive to a very attentive audience. Thank you Shayne and your team for your generosity in time and support of ANZROC and I am sure we can sleep comfortably with our ANZ Shares under our pillow

“The Pavilion” is a classic example of ANZ’s long term involvement in the Arts and Australian heritage, as is also the beautifully maintained Collins Street ANZ Gothic building, which is an absolute delight to walk through on our way to the Queen Street ANZROC Meetings.

We sincerely appreciate the bank’s generosity in supporting the ANZ retired officers in so many ways

In closing we also wish Mike Smith a very happy and well deserved retirement. Mike was also a great advocate of ANZROC and hopefully a prospective ANZROC member.

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“Birdies insight into a year that was”

What ever happened to the year

One would hardly know it has been here

In summary, there was great pain and pleasure

One that Hawk fans will all surely treasure

Floods, fires, earthquakes, the usual thing

One wonders what else Mother Nature could fling

Sure there was love, joy and romance

Then Hell was unleashed on the people of France

My wish this year for the whole human race

To love your neighbour as we all have a place

Dick Cowell taught me a lesson, for all our people to learn

Be nice to others and they will invariably be nice in return

(Dick Cowell was much admired and loved ANZ National Sales Manager who passed away in July 2006)

I was moved to write a poem about my (true) encounter with a small bird trapped in our Coonara woodheater this morning. Hope you enjoy it and I thought it made a lovely Christmas story for the newsletter

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A FLIGHT OF JOY from the” Bird”

Earlier this morning I was awaken from my sleep

Twas a thumping in our lounge room, so I went and had a peep

It was coming from our fire place, a Coonara to be sure

Nervously I opened up, the largish metal door

A dove was trapped inside it and was making quite a roar

It had fallen down the chimney and could not get out the door

Now the chimney pipe access, was hardly 3inches wide

But I had to get this frightened Dove, or it surely would be fried

I pushed and shoved my hand through the gap, talking calmly to the bird

Twice with no result at all, but success upon the third

The dove surely had a teary eye, and was grateful I am sure

It flew around the room three times and then through the open door

And as if to leave a gift behind, yes, a feather on the floor

I have blocked the gap upon the roof, so should not happen any more

But if you happen to see a dove, that has a feather missing

Please pass on to this tiny “Bird” my very fondest blessing

May the wind always be behind you and the sun smile upon your face

Merry Christmas from Neville Pearson (“The Bird”)

LETTERS

Vic Ansell emailed to thank the committee for the birthday greetings sent by Kathy Trace and received 'on the day'. Kathy does a great job. Another birthday and nearly another year gone - the years seem to go quicker as one gets older. Vic didn't do anything special on the day but there are now enough things going on during December to make up for that. Anyway, he had only been home a week after having a holiday in Mildura and Bright - both marvellous places. Glad they went to Mildura last month and not this month though with temperatures now over 40 degrees.

Thanks again to the ANZROC committee for making monthly gatherings so enjoyable. Much appreciated. Looking forward to another year and very much looking forward to Thursday’s Christmas lunch..

Graeme and Annette Baldwin emailed to say thank you for the ANZROC birthday greetings to both Graeme and Annette – it’s such a thrill to receive your cards. Graeme broke his hip on 31 Oct and is now in rehab with full recovery expected.

Gordon Blair emailed to thank ANZROC for its ever-welcome card for his 70th birthday, which Kathy Trace somehow managed to arrange - as she unfailingly seems to do - to arrive on the day. Consistency like that is quite a talent! Gordon did indeed have a happy day, culminating with dinner at a local Chinese restaurant with family members (including a cousin from Scotland who was out here in Australia on holiday) and a few close friends.

John Bloom emailed his thanks for the Birthday Card (which again arrived on time). The years are flowing by so quickly these cards seem to arrive every six months. John and wife Pat have been married 50 years this month and still manage to keep themselves busy. Pat volunteers at the Frankston Support Centre and the local branch of the Chorus of Hard Knocks, not that she's a singer, she volunteers in the kitchen. John is still driving the bus at the nearby retirement village, two mornings a week. They are also kept busy babysitting their nine grandchildren, keeping up with the garden and doing a little travel namely Hong Kong, Macau and Hainan Ho as well as spending time on his nephew's cruiser on the Pumicestone Passage, Sunshine Coast. John and Pat have also entertained visitors from the U.K. during the year. In between this they are trying to restore an old timber 20' sailing yacht. They look forward to the arrival of the newsletter each month and enjoy reading stories of retirees’ travels.

Harry Carrodus emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for his recent Birthday Greetings which arrived on time. Her bank training comes into play when meeting important deadlines!! Thanks also to the club committee for all the good work they do for the retired officers and Harry looks forward to the Christmas luncheon which is coming up fast.

Kim Charlton reports that he is travelling much better after a hip replacement earlier in the year. Luckily Kim married well and his wife, Joy, has put him to shame looking after him whether home while he is in rehabilitation or on their annual caravanning trips that have included Eyre Peninsula, the Queensland coast or the Australian outback.

Ed Collins wrote from Port Macquarie to thank the Committee and Kathy Trace for the receipt of birthday wishes always on time which is no mean feat as it takes extra time to reach Port Macquarie. Ed and wife Joan have moved into an over 50’s Lifestyle Village and they only have to decide where to hang their paintings. Ed enjoys receiving the newsletter and reading about past workmates and people he has met through his time at Wagga and the Wagga weekend.

Committeeman George Cooper emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for his birthday card which duly arrived on time. George had an invitation to his nephew’s for dinner but had been a bit too vigorous pulling out weeds and could hardly walk. It took a couple of weeks massage and manipulation to get back to normal. George is home now after recent knee replacement surgery and is getting on so well he should be able to make the Christmas lunch. (He did)

Brian Farrell wrote to thank the Committee for their greetings on the occasion of his recent birthday. As usual Kathy Trace was right on the ball and the card arrived in a timely manner. A family gathering helped Brian celebrate the event .one which at his age he would be happy to ignore.

Paul Harrison emailed that he will miss the annual Xmas Lunch and the chance to catch up with old friends this year. Paul has been fortunate to spend summers in both Australia and Europe for the last 4 years as he has 2 kids running a business in the UK. As happens this year Paul is stuck in the UK till January helping them to expand into the large UK shopping malls. Paul does expect to get to next years lunch.

Vito Laruccia emailed to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday greetings which he knows would have arrived on time. Vito and his wife were at the time travelling overseas and enjoying some wonderful times with their Italian relatives. They also spent some valuable family time with their three children and their partners, and their first grandchild, as they had arranged to stay together in Tuscany and Sorrento for a few weeks. A truly wonderful family experience.

John Mangan wrote from Kangaroo Flat to thank the President and Committee for the birthday greetings for his 86th that he received in a timely manner. In April John had major heart surgery but after spending 7 months in rehabilitation he is hoping to get back to golf.

Life Member Gerry McPherson emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the committee for the Birthday Card, which as usual, arrived right on time. It is always good to be remembered on one's Birthday, even though sometimes Gerry would rather not remember how old he is.

Gerry was presented with the French Legion of Honour Medal that we referred to in the September newsletter at the Shrine of Remembrance on the day of our November meeting, which meant Gerry and Fay couldn’t join members at the Meeting. There were seven other recipients besides Gerry, and the Medals were presented by Senator Marc Daunis of the French Senate, on behalf of the French Ambassador. Gerry has sent some photos of the Presentation which Eamon has posted on the ANZROC website. Gerry’s son Bruce flew out from Norway to be here for the Presentation Ceremony and also to help him celebrate his 91st Birthday. This they did in style by lunching at the golf club together with Gerry’s daughter and her husband and some of their old golfing friends, who like him are now retired from the game!

Peter Nielipowiec wrote to say how sorry he was to see in October’s newsletter details of the passing of Don Schubert. Peter met up with Don in Bendigo when he worked at View Street Branch and Peter was working at Pall Mall Branch in 1968 and then Peter caught up with Don again at a 1995 ANZ reunion in Bendigo. The boys from both branches used to catch up at Moorings Hotel in Bull Street Bendigo for a social drink…those were the days.

John Osborne wrote to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday card that arrived on the day. He had a great 78th birthday with the family on Cup day and he was second in the sweep. John however backed the 100/1 winner Price of Penzance and it was a nice present. John and his wife visited Beechworth this year for the first time. It was such a beautiful place and they will return in autumn 2016.

Geoff Perdriau wishes to thank the Committee and Kathy for the recent birthday card which turned up on time despite the Cup Day holiday!

Geoff and Marg enjoyed their winter holiday in Queensland visiting Brisbane, Longreach and Winton. November 19th marked the first anniversary of their move from Balwyn North area to Williamstown!

Ian Peterkin emailed to thank the Committee for his birthday card, which arrived as always, spot on the day.

Jim Potter wrote from Sebastopol to thank Kathy Trace for the card on his 85th birthday arriving on the day as usual every year. Jim retired from ANZ more than 30 years ago and he is thankful that his health has been good over the years. He often thinks of the days in the Branches and the thing he does miss is the fellowship that one achieves in Branch work. Jim looks forward to the monthly newsletter to read and it is pleasing to see many names of his associates still with us.

Glen Twidale back in Victoria in McKinnon sent his thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday wishes received for his 85th.

AND Eddie Forth, Phil Goodier, Jeremy Grant, Denis Grehan, Richard Harding, Reg Harrison, Peter Jackson, Colin McNamara, Emilio Moreno, Leanne Tong-Lyon, Ron Williams,

ANZROC QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

NEW GENERIC EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR ANZROC ROLES

We have established some generic email addresses for the key ANZROC’s position holders in order to simplify the way in which Members can contact us.

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These mailboxes will be regularly checked by the relative office bearer and will have the benefit of separating ANZROC’s related messages from personal emails. It will also allow for others to cover key positions in case of vacation, illness etc.

MANSFIELD TRIP 2016

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

The annual get together is open to all members/ partners and singles.Regular attendees to our thrill seeking couple of fantastic days away at beautiful Mansfield will be there in force.

The venue once again is Alzburg Resort 39 Malcolm St Mansfield and booking will be made for 2 Nights Mon 22 Feb & Tue 23 Feb 2016.

The facilities at the resort and the program for the three days are as follows:

Resort Facilities: Swimming Pool / Sauna / Spa / Tennis Courts / Function Room/Volleyball / Games Room / Table Tennis / Dining Room / BBQ

Golf Course and Pokies Venue 2 km.

Other attractions within easy driving distance. Information available.

Day 1. Mon 22 Feb. Arrive anytime after midday.

Explore Alzburg Resort and Mansfield Township at your leisure.

Social Golf, Tennis or relax around the pool.

6.30pm. BBQ Dinner, BYO food & drink.

Day 2. Tue 23 Feb. Early Morning Golf Competition.

Non Golfers Social Walk, Tennis or other passive activities, or maybe just relax around the pool.

6.15 pm: BYO Pre Dinner drinks and nibbles around pool.

7.00 for 7.30pm: 2 Course, Pizza & Pasta Dinner & Dessert

Resort Dining Room .

Bar facilities available at your own expense. “Music for Dancing”.

Day 3 Wed 24 Feb Check out of unit by 11.00am, but continue to enjoy the facilities at the Alzburg for as long as you like.

For more detailed information contact Kevin Mitchell on 9807.6201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Kevin will send you the Mansfield information sheet and booking form .

ANZROC GOLF DAY AT ROSEBUD COUNTRY CLUB.

A field of thirty one players plus seven non-golfing partners/lunchers took part in this year’s event on Friday 27th November. Unfortunately, we only had three lady players, so a ladies trophy wasn’t presented this year.

Numbers were down slightly on previous years with a number of apologies from past regulars, but we also welcomed some ex ANZers who are not members of ANZROC.

The fine weather lasted until ten minutes after the last group finished…. a masterful piece of organisation. Course condition and luncheon arrangements made for a successful day.

Winner: Keith Brown

Runner-up: Doug Ramsay

Third: Reg Nicolson

ANZROC PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR 2016….

March Meeting: 10th March 100 Queen Street

April Meeting: 14th April 100 Queen Street (ANZAC meeting)

May Meeting: 12th May Venue to be advised (Salvation Army)

June Meeting: 9th June 100 Queen Street

July Meeting: 14th July Mulgrave Country Club

August Meeting: 11th August 100 Queen Street

September Meeting: 8th September 100 Queens Street

October Meeting: 13th October Country visit to be advised

November Meeting: 10th November 100 Queen Street (AGM)

December Meeting: 8th December The Pavilion Arts Centre Melbourne

FEBRUARY ANZROC MEETING

TO BE HELD AT THE GREENSBOROUGH RSL ON THURSDAY 11 FEB 2016

ADVICE /ACCEPTANCE

LOCATION: GREENSBOROUGH RSL CLUB, 111 MAIN STREET GREENSBOROUGH (PH 9435 1884)

Following the excellent feedback received after our previous luncheons at the Greensborough RSL Club, our Committee has decided to once more return to this venue in the northern suburbs for our 11th February 2016 meeting commencing midday.

The luncheon will commence at 12noon and a range of a la carte selections and seniors meals will be available for members and partners with drinks at bar prices.

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

The RSL Club 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 excellent value for money

.Please advise your acceptance by Thursday 2nd February 2016 to Joan Nathan, Telephone: 9740 8001, by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to the address on the attached acceptance notice.

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ACCEPTANCE GREENSBOROUGH ANZROC LUNCHEON THURSDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2016 FROM MIDDAY

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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Thank you for your support

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Ron Adams

Newsletter Editor

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