Newsletter March 2016

NEWSLETTER MARCH 10 2016

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NEWSLETTER MARCH 10th 2016

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Our March meeting was well attended with some 50 members to hear Professor John Langford talk about “water and climate change”. He was very informative and certainly provided members with food for thought. As usual the after lunch discussions and comradeship was excellent. Members not seen for some time included first timers Steve Higgins, Santo Ialuna, George Thomas and Maxwell Wright and not seen at monthly lunches for some time were Geoff Archer, Helen Bouch and Ron Phillips

Our 14 April meeting will be our ANZAC commemoration and we are fortunate to have Flt Lt Aaron Swallow from RAAF East Sale to address the meeting. Full details are in this newsletter, and I encourage members who have an association through family or friends with returned or active servicemen and women to attend.

On 12 May we will be holding our Red Shield Appeal. This year we have been invited to hold our meeting at the Salvation Army headquarters, Melbourne Project 614, at 69 Bourke Street. Major Brendan Nottle will again be the guest speaker. This meeting will be open to members, partners and friends. We have a limit on numbers and I would suggest you get in early with your booking. Lunch will comprise a two course meal for $20. After lunch there will be tours of the facility and I am sure you will learn much about what the Salvation Army do to assist the homeless of Melbourne. This is a great opportunity to visit the Salvation Army at Bourke Street. Full details will be in next month’s newsletter.

At our Committee Meeting at the request of the outgoing Secretary Wolf Damschitz, who intends to travel for much of 2016 and will focus on obtaining Guest Speakers and continue to organise the Christmas Luncheons, Vicky Genius was elected Secretary. Vicky can be contacted on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Ron Adams will continue to handle the records of details for new members and membership changes on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Finally I would like to express my thanks to Don Jeffrey. Don is relocating to Hobart and as a consequence has resigned from the committee. Don has been an active committee member and we will miss his contributions. We wish him well in Tasmania.

Peter Pritchard 0418 149 394

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

APOLOGIES

Graeme Baldwin, Noel Beanland, Wendy Black, Diane Carew, Linda Davidson, Don Davy, Mike Devlin, Phil Dunstan, Cedric Coxsedge, Mark Flower, Lawrie Foord, Nola Forsyth, Ray Gill, Teresa Goldsbrough, Neville Greenway, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Erica Hayden, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Don Jeffrey, Sandra Joseph, Carol Jukes, Graeme King, Gary Mason, Wal McGillivray, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Neville Pearson, Graeme Randall, John Vanselow, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,

NEW MEMBERS

Squires B.T. (Brian) 27 years ANZ

Thomas George 40 years ANZ

We look forward to seeing Brian at one of our forthcoming meetings and we met George at the March meeting.

BEREAVEMENTS

None reported this month.

Jennifer Knight, daughter of our recently deceased member Edward Knight sent me a few notes about her father for our records:

* Compulsory three months National Service with the army. National Service with the Airforce, down at Geelong, from 07.07.1956 to 07.12.1956.

* Joined ES&A Bank.

* Royal Bank branch (Cnr Eliz/Collins Sts) in the 60's, lending team. 1970 ANZ/ESA merger

* Bank Manager - Studfield and Malvern branches

* Lending Manager at Camberwell area

* Senior Auditor ,Southern Region of Australia.

* Upon retirement : travelled extensively , 1990's India, heavily throughout Europe on a number of occasions, Russia via the Trans-Siberian railways, Asia – China, South East Asia, Zigzagged from Alaska, Canada, though the USA to Mexico, on the back of a Bradford truck through Africa, circumnavigate Australia.

* Spending time with his grandchildren

Jennifer said the funeral was lovely and ANZROC was well represented. A few good tales were told.

Teresa Goldsbrough emailed that it was sad to read of Ed Knight's passing; Teresa has some fond memories of her time working with him as his Advance Clerk.

Gordon Christensen emailed a note about the time he spent with our recently passed Honorary member Jack Shelton. Gordon boarded with Jack when they both worked at Werribee Branch in 1954/55. Jack was Second Officer and Gordon was Ledger Keeper (manual ledgers) the late Basil Pugh was Manager and Kevin Toohey (ANZROC member) did everything else. Jack had a BMW motor bike which he rode to work each morning with Gordon riding pillion. In the evenings they played cards (pre TV) and in summer they played tennis after work. Jack was originally from Ulverstone Tasmania and was a professional foot runner in that State, and had a list of quite a few races that he had won there. Jack moved from Werribee to Warragul Branch n 1955.

WELFARE UPDATE FOR MARCH

Dorothy Ranyard advised that husband Don our Honorary member and staunch supporter of ANZROC events has been admitted to Peter James Hospital after a series of mini strokes. No visitors at this time.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during March 2016 and we pass on

Congratulations from our members for your birthdays; Ray Allsop (81), Lindsay Baglin (87)

Will Bailey AO (83), Clive Bayley (81), Doug Carroll (83), Ian Cowley (80), Bob Delahoy (87),

Jim Ebsworthy (80), John Fairbairn (82), George Finniss (80), Laurie Holland (96), Betty

Jennings Tony Middleton (85), Ray Perry (87), Ron Pitt (93), Robin Pleydell (84), Graeme

Randall (81), David Robinson (80), Roy Sharman (84), Arthur Sheers (88), Murray Skelton

(81),Peter Weaving (82),

INTEREST RATES

From 1/3/2016

Less than $20,000 1.33%

Greater than $20,000 1.71%

GUEST SPEAKER

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

who spoke on "Climate Change and Water". 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. At Melbourne Water (then the Board of Works) his work with forest hydrology informed the management of water supply catchments, strategic planning and the operation of Melbourne’s water supply system, introduction of demand management (dual flush toilets!), and water pricing reform He joined the Rural Water Commission, Victoria’s state-wide irrigation and rural water supply authority, in 1987 as Director of Operations, rising to Managing Director in 1989. He was made a Commissioner of the Murray Darling Basin Commission contributing to significant reform of the irrigation sector. In 1994 he was appointed as the inaugural Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia, the peak body of Australia’s city water supply authorities contributing to reform of Australian and international drinking water quality guidelines, and strategic lifecycle management of water infrastructure .He chaired the Boards of the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology and

Cooperative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology a combined total of 25 years, and has chaired the Board of the Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre since 1990. He led the development of the Australia China Centre on Water Resources Research (now the Australia China Centre on River Basin Management) with the objective of sharing mutually beneficial experience and research across the 2 countries.

Professor Langford was recognised by Membership of the Order of Australia in the 2005 Queens Birthday Honours List.

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 the forthcoming issues of ANZROC newsletters

Dick Milnthorpe

In the fifties in London the standard practice when farewelling Aussies and Kiwis who were returning home after a term of duty in the old dart was to ply them until dark with strong drink and then carry them over to the area behind the Royal Exchange off Cornhill and prop them up in the lap of the large statue of Peabody sitting in his chair. A photo would then be taken which could be used to commemorate the occasion should an appropriate opportunity arise in the future e.g. If he became CEO!

I think the last occasion one of these was taken was of the Kevin Watson’s farewell, who still fondly remembers the occasion.

Frank Hatfield

My first appointment was at the branch at 607 Nicholson Street. North Carlton. I rode a bicycle to work and was required to wear a suit and hat. Wearing the hat was compulsory whenever we left the building. The outside toilet was accessed from the rear lane and a hat had to be worn each time you used the facility.

The Bank's maintenance workshop was next to the Branch and the French polisher used to keep himself warm in the winter by setting alight to a jam tin half full of methylated spirits which he placed on the floor. This worked admirably until someone kicked the tin over and set fire to all the wood shavings on the floor. The workshop was evacuated and the fire brigade was called. Fortunately the damage was only minor because of the prompt action by the brigade.

One morning the Manager called me into his office to help him catch a mouse. The Manager rolled up a newspaper to use as a waddy and I got a straw broom. Together we chased the mouse and finally trapped it in a corner when we both simultaneously hit at the mouse. Unfortunately the Manager ducked into my line of fire and I clouted him on the head with the broom. Again I thought my career was at an end but he was a good sport and saw the funny side of the event.

Ray Murphy

MEMORIES OF MY EARLY DAYS WITH THE E.S &A BANK BALLARAT EAST YEARS 1948 to 1957 Reading Frank Hatfield’s memories last month prompted my memory box to open and every detail of my early days flooded back. My recollections of early days with the Scotty Ballarat were similar to Franks with lighting fires cleaning inkwells (which I had to boil over a gas ring so they sparkled like a wine glass). The first day you were sent to the Bank of NSW across the road for a bag of gold and on the Wednesday to the Ballarat Banking Coy for a set of scales to balance the ledgers.

You as the junior had to attend the Local Exchange in the CBC of Sydney daily on your bike and returned promptly to help sort the office vouchers for the ledger keepers who had to refer doubtful cheques to the Manager by 10 am. There was only one adding machine for 12staff worked by a handle and you sat on a stool. It was fun day on the Wednesday as it was the weekly balance as well as batching and there was many a spill as everyone made for the stool. Luckily for the Ledger keepers, one of which was Trevor Westerman we had a figures man in Rocky Davidson who could add up the 3 money columns in one action. In my 40 odd years in the Bank I never saw anyone else perform this feat. The annual balance was a feature of each year. The senior clerks and Accountant, Doug Ivey bought the refreshments.

The Manager had an escape hatch to Peel Street, if he wanted to dodge an interview with a client he could back his Box Graham with plush seats out of the carport without being spotted while the Accountant would have received prior instruction to entertain the client in his interview box. Needless to say I worked in every position in the Branch except the Manager but was sent once to relieve the Manager at Gordon Branch.

Another item of interest all staff were invited by our Administration to attend a weekend conference at Bendigo staying at the Shamrock Hotel. The General Manager of the Bank was Mr. Wilson in attendance and his presentation was on profitability and the future of the bank and he stressed the importance of use of stationery "which he stated was the icing on the cake as far as profit was concerned" .All stationery had to be kept under lock and key in those days controlled by the Accountant and if you crossed your nib you got another from the Accountant. I wonder where our CEO’s today would place the importance of the cost of stationery in their Planning for their year ahead.

There was never another conference held in that era on a similar scale as 1 young officer a little under the weather, finished in the Ballarat lockup and administration was called in the middle of the night to bail him out. I must say there were many red faces Sunday morning and there was hell to pay.

More next month…..

BIRDIES TWITTER

Some years ago whilst visiting relatives in Ireland I received a beautiful CHINA plate (crafted in Ireland) which displays the following Irish Blessing thereon

May the road rise up to meet you

May the wind be always at your back

May the sun shine warm upon your face

May the rain fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again

May god hold you in the palm of his hand

(Irish author unknown)

I thought that I would compose an Australian Blessing and place both Blessings in a picture frame and present them to Past ANZROC President Kevin Mitchell for his 80th birthday at Mansfield on behalf of ANZROC members. I am not sure if Kevin’s body comes from Ireland but I am damn sure his humour must have

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An Aussie blessing

May your fridge never run dry of beer

May your eyes never have need to shed a tear

May you never have room in your heart for hate

May your enemies mellow and become your mate

May your feet never walk upon a thorn

May your loved ones never feel forlorn

(Author the” bird “)

Happy 80th Birthday to Kevin Mitchell from all your mates across the world. A big thank you from “bird” Cheryl and all the anz retired officers club members and partners who visited Alzburg resort .A great time at the celebrations was had by everyone.

Neville Pearson

LETTERS

Graeme Ainscough reported that it is now 5 years since he and wife June moved to Patterson Lakes after almost 50 years at Glen Waverley. Despite the family illnesses that require constant treatment Graeme has increased his commitment as Cheltenham Baseball Club Patron to his baseball club and is on daily call for the men’s and women’s competitions both on match day and practices . While Cheltenham Club over the past 12 months has had mixed fortunes in the finals for winter and summer, six of their young players are considered potential stars and intending to go to US colleges later this year as a “backdoor means” of making it into professional baseball in the US. Graeme is also involved in researching the heritage of baseball that has been played in Victoria since 1897 so he has little spare time.

Bob and Val Bishop would like to again thank Kathy for the arrival of their birthday cards. As many know Bob is battling lung cancer, however the effects of chemotherapy treatment undertaken has been reasonably positive and the bone cancer will be addressed when the present radiation is finished. Bob and Val are very positive and looking forward to moving closer to family at Geelong.

Geoff Burton emailed to say “doesn't time fly when you are having fun.” 50 years ago he was attached to the Staff Training Centre where ANZ had every teller in the State in for Decimal Currency training. A handful of fellow members were also involved. The following 2 or 3 weeks was spent visiting city/suburban branches balancing their cash, where tellers either didn't comprehend or it was simply just too hard. Have a guess which age group found it most difficult?

Joe Busuttil emailed his sincere thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for this year’s birthday greetings. This year happens to be a big one for Joe, his 70th. Congratulations, to Eamon on the newly formatted ANZROC Newsletter.

Shirley Duckworth emailed her thanks once again for the birthday wishes, which as usual arrive right on time, thanks Kathy you do a wonderful job.

Shirley has had a very busy 2015 what with moving into a new house in Kyabram and establishing a garden in between numerous trips to Adelaide and Brisbane visiting family. Their yearly trip was spent caravanning up to and around the Red Centre and spending time in Darwin over a 6 week period, while they also had trips to both Bali and Thailand. This year they hope to do several smaller trips discovering the wonders of Australia.

Lawrie Foord wrote that he spent a few weeks in Jervis Bay (NSW) staying with his grandchildren. Lawrie’s grandson is a Naval Officer at Jervis Bay and Lawrie’s grand daughter is nearby so they took Lawrie on daily tours around the area. Highlights included a visit to the Bradman Museum at Boral where two Pakistani teams were playing on the oval. His grandson took Lawrie to Aircraft Museums where he was taken through a “Jumbo” jet from the cockpit to the rear of the plane then on to an inspection of a DC3 and he had a quick look over a Lockheed

Constellation. Finally Lawrie was seen proudly sitting in the cockpit of an F111 jet .He said it was “very sporty” and the trip was an unforgettable experience but he is back to reality now.

Wolfgang Frank emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the Committee for the kind birthday wishes.

2015 was Wolfgang’s 1st full year of retirement, after working part-time for a foreign bank for a number of years. In February he spent time in Singapore visiting various tourist attractions and doing the usual shopping in Orchard Road. The visit coincided with the build up to Chinese New Year celebrations. In May he spent several weeks visiting family in Manila and then spent September and October travelling through Europe by Eurail - Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. Wolfgang also caught up with relatives in Germany. Unfortunately missed the local football finals, where Balwyn won both 1st’s and 2nd’s premierships. In April this year he will be travelling to Israel as part of a tour group to visit old German settlements in the former British colony of Palestine, which was birthplace of both Wolfgang’s parents and where the family once owned a guest house on the outskirts of what is today Tel Aviv.

David Gibb wrote to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday card for his 75th. It is always appreciated. David was fascinated when the card arrived on the day given the changes with the Post Offices and as Australia Day was on the Tuesday making it a 4 day weekend for many. David’s life has slowed down dramatically since he suffered a stroke this time last year and he is taking a while to recover.

Geoff Harkin emailed a Greeting from India. It is a long time since Geoff has written but he was offered by a friend Darren Hempel, to re-join the ANZ Bank in India back in Oct 2013 for a temporary role for 11 months to cover for a lady on maternity leave, to work in the Residential Valuations team of Mortgage Operations. The young lady he was covering decided not to return, so Geoff ended up being made permanent. This has brought his service for the bank to 40 years in total .When Geoff returned to work, not in his wildest dreams would have he thought he would be offered an opportunity to experience working offshore. He is currently over in Bangalore for a couple of months doing some project work with a group of fabulous young ANZ staff who are delightful to work with. They are so welcoming, bright and enthusiastic to learn. Geoff sent a photo of him with some of the team in Bangalore having a well-earned drink after work. Eamon has posted the photo on the website and Facebook.

John Hawkins emailed that he had to miss this month's meeting as he and wife Helen’s touring program for 2016 has started a bit early this year, flying to Darwin visiting Kakadu and then on the Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide returning to Melbourne in April.

Andy Herd emailed to express his thanks to Kathy Trace for her continued service in sending out birthday greetings on behalf of the ANZ Retired Officers. Birthdays seem to come around quicker each year.

Don Jeffrey emailed his thanks to ANZROC and particularly Kathy Trace for the card.

Don and wife Christine have been in the process of selling and buying houses and lost sight of birthday cards in the process of decluttering and stowing. They are now about to head off to Europe to meet their first grandchild.

Past President Kevin Mitchell’s lead up to his 80th birthday on 25 Feb was quite surprising and memorable. Kevin resigned his role of Sergeant of Arms of the ANZ Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club which he held for the whole of the club’s 27 year’s history, and was presented with a founding member 1989-2016 plaque. To celebrate his pending birthday Kevin thought why not bring the immediate family members together for a weekend at the Alzburg Resort Mansfield. Unbeknown to Kevin his wife Bernice and children Greg, Fran, Stuart and Lou had other ideas, because grand children and close friends started to arrive swelling the numbers from 18 to 40. Saturday night was huge being a family roast, a little like This is your Life with Kevin being presented with an OBE (over bloody eighty) award. Kevin’s response was, have I died and come back to hear his Eulogy, as he has always thought he would like to hear what was said, but now he was not so sure.

Jack Moyle wrote to thank the committee for his birthday card and the good wishes form Kathy Trace for his 91st. Jack and wife Audrey enjoyed a meal out with the local family at Kooyong Tennis Club. Their son and grand daughter were visiting from London a few days earlier which was great.

Robin Pleydell emailed that the Birthday Card arrived on time and thank you to Kathy Trace and ANZROC. All is well with the Pleydell family..

Dick Sanders emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the Birthday Greetings and good wishes, arriving on the day as usual - The last of the 70’s – goodness me where does the time go.

Dick and wife Joan had a High Tea at Mordys in Mordialloc to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary – attended by 24 family and friends – (three couples being unable to come). It was a memorable afternoon held in Mordys Stanton Room just suitable for the number. The array of food was marvellous, various courses being served in rotation on platters and tiered cake stands. The weather was gorgeous and they had good views of the Bay. In a few words of thanks, Dick read an extract from a will he had printed out during his investigations into the Sanders family history. It was from 1654 and is just an example of some of the finds one comes across in what most people think is a boring pastime.

Contained in the Will of Thomas Saunders probated 1654 – some of the guests made the connection to a certain nursery rhyme. “to cousin Jane Saunders (probably his niece the daughter of his brother Francis) a Red Ryding Suite (sic) laid all over with Willow Coloured Lace which is in a great chest in my chamber”.

Past President John Stevens emailed to gratefully acknowledge the Birthday Greetings that he received (on the day) from Kathy Trace on behalf of ANZROC. John hopes the Committee and our members have a great 2016.

Dieter Telburn emailed that ever since he retired back in 1999, he and wife Dagmar have been spending 6 months of the year in Queensland and that is the main reason he has been unable to attend the various ANZROC functions. Four years ago, their younger son moved with his family to Noosa so Dieter and Dagmar bought a town house near to them to spend time with their still very young grandchildren. Last year, they finally bit the bullet and sold the house in Melbourne and bought one in Noosa as their primary residence. Yes, they are now Queenslanders and it has been a bit of a nightmare changing addresses with all relevant parties. Before they finally leave they are spending some leisure time on Phillip Island and hoping to catch up with a few of their friends from the old Controller’s Department. Dieter enjoys reading the newsletter, the only downside is to see fellows in his age group passing away.

Nik Tsardakis emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday card and good wishes that continue to arrive on time. Nik is now in his new career called retirement which he is thoroughly enjoying. With two sons (one married with a family) living in France (Paris and Nice) he has spent considerable time in Europe each year over a number of years. Christmas 2015 was the first time all family members were home for the celebrations since 2009.It is great to read in the Newsletter of the exploits of some of the many workmates and friends Nik has known during his career.

Kevin Toohey emailed his thanks for the timely card.

Roger Watkins wrote that he was saddened to read of the passing of Bill Watkins. Roger attended the Spring Street Malvern School from 1940 where he met Bill. They became friends over the years and they met up again in the bank. Roger is still carer for wife Margaret and they are “going along OK”. Their 7th great grandchild was born in February which has extended the family to 4 sons, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grand children. They have been blessed with all very healthy children. Roger has sent me a few amusing anecdotes which will follow in future newsletters.

Mike Watts emailed as always he was delighted to receive his birthday wishes on the very day and must thank Kathy Trace and the ANZROC committee accordingly.

Keith Westaway emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the Birthday wishes. Briefly, the past 3 years have been difficult with Cancer recurring for the 3rd time. Keith keeps on punching and hopes for another couple of good ones. He reads with pleasure the regular newsletter and with this in mind, his best wishes go out to all the ANZ ers.

John Winbanks emailed his thanks for the birthday card which was greatly appreciated.

AND John Bloom, Len Carr, John Carrazza, Harry Carrodus, Bob Challis, Geoff Court, Don Davy, Jan Edwards, Helen Farnell, Mark Flower, Val Goldsworthy, Paul Harrison, Graham Joseph, Allan Marlin, Karl Mattingly, Denis McGee, Maggie Murray, Peter Norman, Peter Powell, Allan Ryan, Trevor Smethurst, Russell Smith, John Taylor, Bob Waldron, Col Walton, Julie Wilkins , Garry Williams,

ANZROC QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

AUTUMN GOLF DAY 20TH MAY 2016

ANZROC golfers mark your calendars for May 20th 2016. Committeeman Ken Pattison has tentatively booked metropolitan golf club Kingswood Golf Club (Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley Village) for our Autumn Golf Day for May 20 for 40 players with a 8.00am Shot Gun start. The Fee is $80.00 which includes a lunch (Menu to be arranged) and a bottle of wine per group which represents a significant discount on a standard Trade day price.

Full details and application form will be included in the April and May newsletters.

MANSFIELD TRIP 2016

After 3 days of birthday celebration the organiser for the annual ANZROC Mansfield getaway Kevin Mitchell had to be prepared for the arrival of a group totalling 26eager holiday makers.

After a big Monday night BBQ, 12 Golfers set off early Tuesday morning and while conditions were very pleasant when the players’ teed off, it was pretty hot by the time they reached the 18th

Winners were: Ladies. Lesley Cook 35points, defeating Irene Bettonvil 29.points .Mens: John Inglis 36points defeating Gordon Paulett 35points.

Celebrations at the resort continued late into the evening and the group left Alzburg on Wednesday morning already planning for a repeat performance in 2017.

PROGRAM FOR 2016 : ADVANCE NOTICE JUNE 9TH

Wolf Damschitz has been able to secure a speaker for June 9, from the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA). Our guest speaker will be Norman Chia, an Advocate Guardian and his field of knowledge is “Enduring powers of attorney” and “supportive attorney appointment” the latter is a new Attorney Law. With all the press reports of retired people being take advantage off, “Elder abuse” Wolf thought it might be important to learn more about it. Partners will be invited that day.

NEXT MEETING 14th APRIL 2016

ANZ BANK RETIRED OFICERS CLUB NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 14th APRIL 2016 AT THE MELBOURNE ROOM, 34TH FLOOR , ANZ BANK, 100 QUEEN STREET,.

Our guest speaker for our annual ANZAC Commemoration meeting will be FLTLT Aaron Swallow who is looking forward to addressing the meeting and should have some interesting and thought provoking aspects to his presentation. The presentation will be at an Unclassified level

and Aaron will be happy to discuss with members afterwards any aspect of the current Air Force. Aaron is a very bright young engineer and will shortly be deploying as a part of an Australian contingent to the US lead Pacific Partnership 2016, an annual humanitarian activity conducted in the Pacific region. I'm sure that he will deliver a stand out presentation.

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 April 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 14th APRIL 2016 FROM 12 NOON

MELBOURNE ROOM, 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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