Newsletter February 2016

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 10 2016

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NEWSLETTER February 10th 2016

WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 57 members and partners to the RSL Club at Greensborough to start the ANZROC Vic year for 2016. The luncheon was enjoyed by those present and signalled a promising start to the year.

Members not seen for some time included Serene Cheong, Neil Dawtrey, Geoffrey Sandow, and Bob Stamps and having our partners present made for a very pleasant afternoon.

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

PRESIDENTS’ PEN

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2016 and the start of a new year. ANZROC again have selected a number of interesting guest speakers for our Queen Street meetings and together with other events during the year, we hope to provide a varied range on activities that will appeal to members. We look forward to seeing you at one of these events.

Our club provides the opportunity to connect with members. Is there someone you know or worked with that you have not seen for a while? If you do not have the contact details, we can assist with facilitating contact. A brief email or phone call to our Secretary Wolf will set the ball rolling and Wolf will send your contact details to the person to whom you wish to speak.

Peter Pritchard 0418 149 394

APOLOGIES

Graham Ainscough, Graeme Baldwin, Diane Carew, George Cooper, Don Davy, Mike Devlin, Phil Dunstan, Nola Forsyth, Ray Gill, Val Goldsworthy, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, Erica Hayden, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Don Jeffrey, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Harry Loucas, Gary Mason, Wal McGillivray, John McPhee, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Ken Pattison, Neville Pearson, Graeme Randall, John Vanselow, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,

NEW MEMBERS

Smith Michael (Mike) 8 years ANZ

As members would know Mike Smith has been the CEO of ANZ Group for the past 8 years and has met many members at the Annual Christmas luncheons so we welcome Mike to ANZROC and look forward to seeing him at a future meeting as a retired officer.

BEREAVEMENTS

Forrest A.K. (Alan) 78 years 10/1/2016

Alan was our Honorary Auditor , a very strong supporter of ANZROC and a great friend to many of the ANZROC committee. He will be sadly missed by the committee members.

Dick Sanders reported that he took over from Alan as Assistant Accountant 394 Collins Street, in 1974. Alan was much liked and will be much missed. Alan went on to Personnel Dept and continued to meet with Peter Langenbacher, Dick and others for Friday lunch at The Mitre. Dick enjoyed his company immensely. Past President Kathy Trace reported that Alan’s father was her first manager in the bank and, as the Forrest’s lived on the premises, she has known Alan since her teens. Kevin Watson emailed from Perth to let us know that he was saddened to learn of the untimely death of Alan Forrest. Kevin joined the Asia in Adelaide on 24 Jan 1946 and transferred to Wirrabara branch on the 2nd Monday of March 1946. Alan’s father had assumed management of that branch just two weeks earlier on promotion from Accountant Bathurst, NSW. Alan was a very bright young fellow in the 5th grade of primary school, so Kevin saw something of him for some 15 months. Kevin later met Alan in Victoria when his father “Lofty” was managing firstly Williamstown and then Middle Brighton branches in Melbourne.

Kevin sends his warmest sympathy to Margaret and family on their sad loss.

Humphris L.J.T. (Terry) 90 years 21/1/2016

Terry enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in June 1944 and on discharge in July 1946 was a Sy Asst HMAS Lonsdale.

Bruce Tickell mentioned that he worked with Terry when the Victorian Methods and Mechanisation team was formed all those years ago and they were working with Des Lawler, Neville Lewis and Special Projects Officers Anne Lamb (Bob’s wife) and Julie O’Regan (widow of the late Brian O’Regan) .The team reported to the late Eric Black and Bruce has fond memories of those years.

Kitchin Paul 92 years 14/12/2015

Paul enlisted in the AIF in December 1941 and left the Army in November 1942 at the rank of Sergeant 106 Anti Tank Regiment and immediately re-enlisted in the RAAF in November 1942 and when discharged in February 1946 was Warrant Officer 9 Aircrew Holding Unit. Paul was a great supporter of ANZROC Vic and often sent articles into me to publish in the newsletter. I noted in the Age newspaper that Paul was also a staunch supporter of Legacy Victoria and spent many years working with Legacy helping the widows and children of our fallen soldiers. Stan Halbish told me that he attended the funeral service for Paul and mentioned that he and Norris Gale worked with Paul when Paul was Manager 434 St Kilda Road branch.

Knight E.J. (Edward) 78 years 18/12/2015

Sandra Street started work in the early 60s at ES&A Royal Bank Branch she can remember a chap there called Ed Knight. Sandra was a very young lowly typist at the time but can recall putting the initials EJK on top of some letters. Edward was a keen supporter of ANZROC until he suffered ill health a few years ago.

Lyon G.S. (Gordon) 94 years 19/12/2015

ANZROC member Bob Lyon advised that his father Gordon Lyon joined The Bank of Australasia in 1936. He served as a Flying Officer in the RAAF and saw active service in PNG and took part in bombing raids over the Celebes (now Sulawesi).

Gordon retired from ANZ in 1979 as Manager Wagga Wagga after previous stints as Manager, Ouyen, Wangaratta, Bendigo (45 View Street) and Geelong (154 Moorabool Street).

Peter Nielipowiec wrote to say he was sorry to hear of the passing of Gordon Lyon and Jack Shelton. Gordon and Jack were Manager and Accountant at Ouyen Branch where Peter was a junior/ledger keeper. Annual balance day fell on a Saturday the day of the 1962 VFL Grand Final. Peter asked Mr Lyon whether he could bring his radio to work to listen to the match while they worked to balance the books on 30/9/1962. All was fine until Essendon started to get on top of Carlton and Gordon came out of the office and said “turn that radio off Peter”. Gordon was also associated with the Kiamal Football Club while he was in Ouyen. Peter kindly provided a photo of Gordon, Jack, John Sherriff and Peter at the branch and Eamon will post it on the website.

At the luncheon members and partners stood in remembrance of Alan, Terry, Paul, Edward and Gordon and our thoughts are with the families and friends of our late Members.

Committeewoman Joan Nathan advised that she and husband Ken attended the funeral of Dominic Cavallo aged 69 years, Norris Gale and Joe Maggiori also attended as well as the ANZ Financial Planning team. Dominic had approx 22 years service with ANZ as a very successful Financial Planner. Many of our ANZROC members would remember Dominic.

Bruce Tickell advised that Ron Sharp with whom Bruce worked at 351 Collins Street passed away in January. Ron would be remembered by those that passed through 351 Collins Street during their careers.

Lawrie Foord advised that W.C. (Bill) Watkins passed away on 4/2/2016 at the age of 85. Lawrie worked with Bill who spent time in 388 Collins Street, several branches, ES& A Nominees and retired from ESANDA.Lawrie attended the funeral service with ANZROC members Ken Lee and Ian Newstead. Many members would remember Bill. Lawrie mentioned that Bill was married to Frances for 61 years until she passed away several years ago. Frances was Lawrie’s ledger machinist all those years ago leaving the bank to marry Bill.

WELFARE UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY

I noted in the NSW ANZROC bulletin that our member Theo Yardley’s festive season was upset by a fall at home in the early part of December. He spent time in hospital where his broken arm was repaired (19 screws inserted in the process). He was later transferred to a specialist rehabilitation facility at Chatswood until he went home in late January.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during January, February 2016

and we pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Murray Abraham(90)

Graham Bancroft (80), Ron Breckenridge (86), Alan Briant (84), Jock Buntain (86), Alan

Burt OAM (91), Reg Caudry (84), Cedric Coxsedge (90), Keith Dimond (80), Max Fisher (85),

Max Guest (82), Mary Henley, Frank Hickey (91), David Hughes (84), Dennis Humphries (90),

Robert Hunter (98), Erwin Jones (80), Kevin Kelly (82), Gerry Kennedy (92), Bob Kirkland (93),

Bill Luscombe (81), Kevin Mitchell (80), Jack Moyle (91), Laurie Redfearn, Dawn Routledge,

Alan Rutzou (81), Mavis Ryan, Don Sampson (80), Bruce Scott (90), Graham Spruzen (85),

Terry Talbot (87), Bruce Tickell (87), Roly Webster (83), Keith Westaway (82), Barry Weston

OAM (84), Norm Wheatley (85), Don Whitford (81), Jim Wood (93), Henry Wynne (81

INTEREST RATES

From 1/1/2016 From 1/2/2016 Less than $20,000 1.32% 1.31%

Greater than $20,000 1.69% 1.67%

RECOLLECTIONS OF FUN TIMES IN THE BANK

Members may recall a request from Gary Mason who has been collecting humorous stories which happened in the Bank over the years and while he has received insufficient articles to consider a booklet, Gary has received enough articles to include stories in following issues of ANZROC newsletters

The first of these articles was sent to Gary by our Honorary member Frank Hatfield who is happy for the article to be published…

Frank Hatfield’s junior clerk jobs.

Each day I was required to wash and fill inkwells, replace blotting paper and prepare the banking chamber for the Manager's inspection. When I considered that the chamber was ready I had to announce in a clear voice “Mister Ryan, the banking chamber is ready for inspection”.

The Manager would then come out of his office and woe betide me if anything was out of place. In the winter I had to chop wood for both the Manager's office and residence fires. The chopping was done on the bluestone kerb in Nicholson Street and the Manager had to check that there was enough wood chopped before I was allowed to take it into the woodshed, stack it and return to work.

I was also in charge of the staff coke heater. One morning I overloaded the heater and unknowingly blocked the flue with coke. I went out on a message and when I returned the bank had been evacuated and the fire brigade was in attendance because the toxic gas and smoke from the coke had filled the bank. The firemen had to wear a type of breathing apparatus to access the bank and clear the heater's flue so that work could resume. I thought I would get into trouble but only got a lecture on how to set the fire.

BIRDIES TWITTER

The bird is on holidays so I will keep this Twitter brief.

Now to our many members that will be a great relief.

Fishing, swimming drinking having lots of fun.

With Bruce and Glennis Robertson enjoying Gippsland's sun.

To keep the party flowing we are joined by Kevin and Bernice, as you will imagine we have very little peace.

I hope all our members enjoyed Christmas and New Year.

I wish you all a year to follow of good health and lots of cheer.

From Birdie, Cheryl, Bruce, Glennis, Kevin and Bernice, Irene Bettonvil ,David and Jennie Schunke

LETTERS

Russ Appleton emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the committee for the birthday card that arrived on time as usual.

Carole Bancroft wife of our member Graham emailed to thank the Committee and the members of ANROC for the birthday card and good wishes for his 80th birthday. He had a great day at home celebrating with approximately 40 family and close friends some of whom had come from interstate to help him mark this special occasion. At the moment his health is reasonably stable which is a blessing and he is still able to enjoy some social outings although he does tire very easily. Most days he is quite content to read his history books and he particularly enjoys receiving the newsletter and catching up with news of ex work colleagues via their letters.

Carole and Graham pass on their thanks to Kathy Trace who as always does a fantastic job of remembering everyone’s birthday and making sure that their card arrives at the appropriate time. Her efforts are very much appreciated.

Dave Brookman wrote from Mornington to pass on his thanks and appreciation to the Committee for the Christmas card recently received. Unfortunately Dave was unable to attend the Christmas luncheon due to travel restraints, which after 30 odd years of making the annual pilgrimage was a bit of a blow but all good things come to an end.

Roger Brown wrote to thank the Committee and ANZROC members for the message extending birthday wishes.

Kevin Burt eldest son of Alan Burt OAM responded on behalf of his father who received the usual birthday card from Kathy Trace for his 91st birthday and acknowledged receipt of the card for which he is very grateful. Alan is not travelling well at the moment and has been struggling for the last six months in particular. Although he and wife Peg are both still living at home (Peg is 91 also in six weeks) they now require a daily carer with a member of the family also calling every day to ensure they are OK. Alan is now legally blind, very deaf and with balance problems struggles with any movement. Thankfully, being able to stay in their home has helped Alan to keep going. Kevin reads him any of the relevant parts from the ANZROC newsletter when it arrives which he still follows with interest. Kevin also worked in the ANZ for 38 years.

Ian Cann emailed his thanks for his Birthday card on his 88th. Moved to Mornington 13 years ago and the sea air must be doing him good.

Henry Carr emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for his Birthday card which arrived on time reminding Henry that another year has passed. The last half of the year was occupied by medical appointments firstly for him with a minor heart problem. Henry says minor because it corrected itself reasonably quickly and he doesn’t see the specialist again until late 2017. Henry’s wife Kathleen then came down with a sore back which resulted in returning to Peter Mac for treatment which has some time to run. However, on completion of the treatment it is their plan to travel, most likely to visit friends in New Zealand.

Geoff Christmas emailed his thanks for the Birthday wishes received last month for this special birthday namely his 70th. The year was a very busy one with a cycling holiday in Northern Italy which encompassed all the well-known lakes and Verona and Venice both magical places. Geoff and wife Heather had a two week stay in Bellagio, a week in Verona and a week in Venice. They then had their usual stint at Coolum Beach for the winter catching up with everybody and doing a lot of walking for Heather’s upcoming walk on the Camino Trail in Italy for Breast Cancer Network Australia. The year ended with a tour through South America with visits to the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica both of which are amazing and well worth a visit. The South America part included world heritage areas including Quito, Sacred Valley which included Machu Picchu and Cusco and the Inca history. Once again thanks for the birthday wishes and the newsletters that brings back many memories.

John Conn emailed to acknowledge the birthday card which arrived on time as always. Again great thanks to Kathy Trace. John and wife Linda have had a relatively quite year, with numerous visits to Sydney as they sought to look after Linda’s parents and arranging nursing home placements and the like. This has curtailed some of their other activities although they did manage 10 days in Singapore. John spent some time visiting the NT with his brother who was visiting Australia for the first time. They had a great time catching up now that he has retired.

John and Linda will be going to northern Victoria, travelling around just for a short break between visits to Sydney.

Trevor Cookson emailed his thanks for the birthday card which, as usual, arrived on the day.

The day was spent with lunch at the “Acorn Nursery”, Surrey Hills with friends and a family dinner at the “Riverside” Restaurant - a very busy and happy day!

Bob English emailed to say many thanks for the birthday card and the enclosed wishes and of course for the excellent Retired Officers’ Lunch last December.

Max Fisher wrote to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes for his 85th. Max also enjoys the monthly club newsletters as it’s always good to read of members lives in retirement.

Bob Flinn emailed that his birthday greetings were received on time and again much appreciated. To celebrate the family enjoyed lunch at the Doncaster Hotel. Reading the proposed increased postage charges and delivery times these make things interesting in the future for Kathy Trace. It was good to again catch up to old friends at the Christmas function.

Nola Forsyth wrote to thank ANZROC for the newsletter as it is good to catch up with all the news. She is sorry she is not able carry on with the annual reunion of 351 and 394 Collins Street staff as there is no longer enough to warrant a get together but she is still in touch with many. Frank Donovan rang her and said he was now 99. Marvellous.

John Gill emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the Birthday Wishes - much appreciated.

Ray Gill emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the Birthday card which was appreciated.

Ray and wife Dorothy will be in New Zealand for the March meeting arriving home on the 11 March. They recently spent a week in Brisbane and not knowing they were booked into a 36 storey apartments and being on the 17 Floor has put both of them off apartment living – prefer being closer to the ground and not far to walk if anything goes wrong.

Charles Griss emailed to say thanks for his Birthday Card which was greatly appreciated. He couldn’t make the ANZ Xmas lunch this year so maybe next year? Charles and wife Angela seem to be very busy with one thing or another. They spent a few weeks in September/October in the USA and Canada with another couple. All went well and they enjoyed good weather. Even did some driving! Charles is still doing a bit of work, both voluntary and paid. The latter makes one more inclined to take overseas holidays! However, they may have a quiet year in 2016 after moving from Kew to Balwyn with much time spent getting the place set up as they like it.

John Hawkins emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the ANZROC committee for his birthday card which like Big Ben was on time

Bob Heinemann emailed his thanks for the ANZROC birthday greetings. Bob and wife Heather have had a good year. Heather has negotiated a bout of Shingles successfully, and he is managing an episode of DVT. Both well, greetings to all his colleagues.

Darrell Hodges emailed to thank the committee and Kathy Trace for his birthday card.

He also expressed his thanks to all of the committee for organising events and the regular newsletters and other correspondence and to Eamon and his team for putting together the newsletters - They keep evolving and getting better.

Bruce Iddles wrote to thank the Committee for the birthday wishes. The past year has seen Bruce and wife Faye on a European river trip with ATP. Firstly to Budapest then along the 3 rivers Danube, Main and Rhine to Amsterdam and they visited many countries and places of interest along the way. From Amsterdam they travelled through Belgium to Paris where they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at the Eiffel Tower. Then they moved onto London for a week to stay in very good accommodation overlooking the Thames. From London Bruce and Faye joined a Trafalgar Tour onto Scotland and the Highlands. Isle of Skye, Ireland where they kissed the Blarney Stone (not hygienic) back to London and homeward bound through Singapore after 6 weeks travelling. They took 3,200 photos and their daughter has put 800 onto DVD with music of the appropriate countries. A great reminder of a wonderful holiday which they now realise should have been taken sooner.

Bob Kirkland wrote to thank Kathy Trace , the Club and its members for the birthday greetings for his 93rd. Bob looks forward to receiving the newsletter but it is sad to see members of our banking life passing on but at 93 he says its understandable. Paul Kitchin was the latest- he

followed Bob alphabetically at school in 1937 and in the Bank after the merger with the ES&A Bank. Paul will be remembered as a keen and well liked banker.

Brian Knowles emailed to say that the big 80 has arrived and so has the ever reliable card from Kathy Trace. Thanks for the good wishes. Brian celebrated with family and friends many of whom made the trip over from Tasmania. There was some reminiscing, including his early years living on King Island during the war years. Still enjoy cycling with his bike group-they are aptly called the “Recyclists” and their Lycra features that name and a large cup of steaming coffee. Some of the cyclists are sensible enough to have an electric motor as an optional extra-just to help a little on the hills.

Bob Lyon emailed his thanks for the birthday wishes which ANZROC sent by e-card. Bob was able to open it as they had just got power back after a typical Fiji summer power blackout.

Bob appreciated receiving a copy of the photo that Peter Nielipowiec sent to ANZROC when reminiscing about Bob’s late father Gordon Lyon. Bob remembers all those guys well. John Sherriff came to Ouyen from Warracknabeal and was a fine footballer. Bob and wife Helen are off to New Zealand for the short Aussie cricket tour.

l-r Gordon Lyon, Jack Shelton, John Sherriff, Peter Nielipowiec (1963)

Noel Matthews emailed his thanks to the Committee and Kathy Trace for the infallible - inexorable (?) - reminder of his 79th birthday. Noel will look forward similarly to getting the 'big O' next year, and hopefully in the interim will enjoy a much better year than 2015 turned out to be....

Bob Maughan emailed from Perth with thanks to Kathy Trace as he received his birthday card on time which he greatly appreciated. Bob is currently playing the best golf of his life usually figuring in the top 20 in the Wednesday competition out of 120 starters. As his friends are well aware Bob always was a slow learner so after over 50 years playing golf he has finally understood what is required! Even old Golfing mates Brian Christensen and Roger Brown would be impressed! Bob and wife Joan are keeping reasonable health. God willing they will be heading to Singapore in March to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with their daughter and their son and family that includes two grandchildren. They still miss Victoria which remains their favourite state and Bob sends a big hello to all the people who over the years made his working life so enjoyable both during and after work! He is still a staunch supporter of the Saints (AFL) and is hoping for a better year in 2016.

Kevin May emailed that he does not know how Kathy Trace does it, with less reliable postal services, and middle of the xmas break, yet she still somehow gets the birthday cards to hand on the day! A fairly busy year for Kevin and his wife ,booked a New Orleans to Nashville river tour with Hawaii stopover-did that and very interesting to see a slice of the south for the first time. Booked a Paris to Prague river cruise-regrettably later cancelled that at some expense. After 14 years permanent holiday on the Gold Coast, they recently sold up and returned to good old Melbourne, to be close to family, also part of (hopefully) longer term family planning.

Wal McGillivray OAM wrote to thank ANZROC for the birthday wishes for his 93rd and congratulations again to Kathy Trace who continues to defy the erratic behaviour of Australia Post to deliver the card on time. Birdie (Neville Pearson) was kind enough to chauffer Wal to the Christmas lunch which was as enjoyable as ever although he met more of the younger brigade than his peers. This is the penalty of growing old according to Wal.

Bruce Michell emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card as he always appreciates being remembered. Endured a difficult middle part of the year following spinal fusion surgery in May this was followed by 6 months of very light duties. However Bruce has recovered well and has been able to resume playing golf at 13th Beach Golf Club, Barwon Heads.

Peter Nielipowiec writing from Strathdale about the late Jack Shelton when they were both stationed at Ouyen branch under the late Gordon Lyon said that Jack was responsible for improving Peter’s table tennis prowess. One day Jack and Peter knocked off from the branch at 3pm and Jack took him to Bendigo in his VW beetle to watch world professional table tennis players compete. The main game was between an American and a Japanese player. Watching the game at the top level helped Peter’s technique immensely although he was very tired after the long haul back arriving in Ouyen at 2.30am.

Alex Pigdon emailed to send his thanks to the President and members for the greetings sent to him on the occasion of his 79th birthday.

John Quirk emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and all the great people at ANZROC for his birthday card. John is greatly looking forward to spending the day with family.

Bevyn Ranford using the new “Editor” email site has passed on his thanks to Kathy Trace for the Birthday message and it was greatly appreciated.

Sandra Street emailed to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday greetings. They arrived in good time as always and Sandra much appreciates the thought.

Neville Taylor wrote to thank ANZROC for the good wishes expressed in the Christmas card and also the Birthday wishes for his 95th. Unfortunately Neville spent his 95th in Epworth hospital and then their Rehabilitation Centre in Brighton but the cause of the illness remains a mystery. Neville greatly appreciated receipt of the cards.

John Vanselow regretted that he had to miss Greensborough this year as he and wife Lois are touring Tasmania for a few weeks.

Athol Watkins wrote from Clifton Springs to thank Kathy Trace for his birthday card a reminder that another year has passed. In May Athol and his wife Barbara took a cruise from Singapore to Tokyo with time spent in each city. The first night out they met with Rino Frigo and his partner Joy. Having never met before it was quite a coincidence to sit at the same dining table and reminisce about old times in the Bank. They also ran into Gordon Christensen and his wife who are regular cruisers. After returning home for three weeks Athol was taken to hospital for major surgery but it was a successful operation. It has taken quite a while to recover but hopefully will not prevent them cruising from Sydney to Singapore in April.

Glenda White emailed her thanks for her birthday card which arrived in time for her birthday. It is very much appreciated that you remember.

Keith Winckles emailed to say thanks for the birthday card. Keith had an enjoyable day with family.

Brian Wrigley emailed to thank the Committee for his birthday card which was greatly appreciated.

.AND Vic Ansell, Angelo Biviano, Mal Campbell, John Carrazza, John Gill, Val Goldsworthy, Reg Harrison, Keith Higgs, Edward Hore, Colin Jones, Graham Joseph, Dick Milnthorpe, Ray Murphy, Russell van Rooyen ,ANZROC QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

MOLLY SAINT HONORARY ANZROC MEMBER TURNS 100 YEARS OF AGE

Copy of Article in the Ballarat Courier of Saturday December 26, 2015

SPECIAL DAY: Beautifully coloured flowers, and strictly no tinsel, surround Molly Saint for her 100th birthday, which she shares with Christmas Day. This time, celebrations were all about Molly. A large square sponge cake, shared with friends, added a twinkle in Molly Saint’s eyes. For most of her years, Molly celebrated her birthday on Christmas Day with Christmas cake. This birthday, Molly turned 100 years old and had sponge. “I’m overcome,” Molly said. “I don’t mind sharing my birthday on Christmas Day. I’m so used to it.”Born in England, Molly immigrated to Perth with her mother to join her sister and brother-in-law. She married Herbert Henry Saint in South Yarra, later moving to Clunes. Her secret to long life is health (she does not drink or smoke) and a good book. “I read a lot, all the time,” Molly said. “I get books delivered to me from the Ballarat library, four a month. I like reading animal books and stories about families.”Molly marked her birthday with Ballarat Health Services’ Hailey House staff and residents on Christmas Eve, surrounded by friends and all her official letters government letters.

Although, she quipped, she thought her letter from the Queen was a little outdated because the photo looked far too young.

Committeewoman Joan Nathan on behalf of all ANZROC members sent flowers to Molly on the day to congratulate her on reaching 100.

CORRECTION

Clarification: In my article "Women in Banking" I mentioned that Kathy Trace was the first woman in ANZ in Victoria to be appointed to a managerial position. Not so! Kathy was the first woman appointed to a managerial position in a BRANCH.

I have learnt Sue McCarthy was in fact the first woman to be appointed to a classified managerial position when she became the Economist in Victorian Administration in 1973 and was thus the first woman to be appointed to a managerial position in ANY bank in Victoria.

Hope this sets the record straight"

Peter Pritchard 0418 149 394

SUBSCRIPTIONS REMINDER

Over the next two weeks a reminder email or letter will be sent to those members who are in arrears for the year to 30 September 2016. There are 190 members with subs unpaid but some within that number are members in arrears for 2 years who were contacted several times last year with no success and we will have no alternative but to cancel their membership if not paid up by 30/4/2016.

Contact John Brown, Hon Treasurer for all enquiries regarding subscriptions - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 03 9802 1810, mobile 0425827540.

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 once again is Alzburg Resort 39 Malcolm St Mansfield and booking will be made for 2 Nights Mon 22 Feb & Tue 23 Feb 2016.Details are available from Kevin Mitchell on 9807.6201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

NEXT MEETING

ANZ BANK RETIRED OFICERS CLUB NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY 10TH MARCH 2016 AT THE MELBOURNE ROOM, 100 QUEEN STREET, 34TH FLOOR ON THURSDAY 10TH MARCH

Our guest speaker is Professor John Langford AM FTSE FIE Aust BE (Ag) PhD

of the University of Melbourne, his speciality is "Climate Change and Water", which will be his topic. John is a nationally and internationally recognised water expert. His diverse and distinguished career in the water industry spans over 35 years, including 15 years at chief executive level. He is a Professorial Fellow in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne and a Visiting Professor of the Chinese Academy of Science.

His exhaustive knowledge of matters to do with urban and rural water management is anchored in wide-ranging practical experience:

He also is a very active member of a walking club.

The theme for the day is topical with the severe drought conditions currently experienced in parts of Australia and the concerns over serious shortages of water as outlined in a recent ABC TV Landline programme and we look forward to strong support from members for this our first meeting at 100 Queen Street.

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 4th March 2016 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 ANZROC LUNCHEON THURSDAY 10th MARCH 2016 FROM 12 NOON ANZ BANK BUILDING 34TH FLOOR 100 QUEEN STREET MELBOURNE

TO : Ron Adams

PO Box 579 Malvern Vic 3144. By post or Phone 9821 0444 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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