ANZROC Newsletter July 12th 2018
| PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | MEMBERSHIP OFFICER |
| Eamon Veaney | Vicky Genius | John Brown |
| 9 Mollison Street | 1/16 Cain Avenue | PO Box 4056 |
| Abbotsford 3067 | Northcote 3070 | Burwood East 3151 |
| Ph 94212830 | Ph 94818215 | Ph 98021810 |
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| NEWSLETTER EDITOR | HON.TREASURER |
| Ron Adams | Glyn Parry-Jones |
| PO Box 579, | PO Box 503 |
| Malvern, 3144 | Mt Martha |
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| WELFARE OFFICERS |
| Joan Nathan (Ph.97408001) |
| Kathy Trace (Ph.93919374) |
NEWSLETTER 12TH JULY 2018
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
President Eamon Veaney welcomed 70 members and partners to Mulgrave Country Club including a number of the Zedders who meet there on a regular basis..
We had a Private room on the first floor and were treated to a great value 2 course lunch well organized by Noel Beanland and David Knuckey. Thanks also to Joan Nathan, Ken Crawford and Geri Macgregor for doing the administration work for the lunch.
This was a special event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the formation of ANZROC Victoria.
John Brown has put together an excellent brochure detailing the background and history of ANZROC (Vic) from 1953-2018. Copies were distributed to the Members present and a copy has been placed on the ANZROC Website and Facebook page.
John outlined the creation of what is now ANZROC (Vic) through the various mergers and Acquisitions of the ANZ Group. Bank of Australasia, Union Bank of Australia in 1951, English Scottish and Australian Bank 1970, Bank of Adelaide 1980 and National Mutual Royal Bank in 1990.
The close linkage to the ANZ Staff Social Club was also explained.
The original Constitution defined the objects of the club which largely remain in place today.
- To foster fellowship and harmony amongst members
- To contribute to the welfare and benefit of Retired Officers
- To maintain a definite link with the bank
A link to the brochure on our website below
http://anzroc.com.au/images/stories/pdf/anzrocvichistory.pdf
We stood to remember our Respected Honorary Member Alistair Abernethy who passed away earlier this month.
On a more positive note we were able to celebrate the recent milestone birthday of Kathy Trace with a black forest cake. Kathy does an enormous amount for the Club in making sure birthday cards are delivered to our members on time and it was good to be able to acknowledge this at the lunch and welcome Kathy to the Honorary membership group.
We are pleased that Andrew (Jock) McGregor has agreed to do the Toast to the bank at our Christmas lunch this year. Jock worked in Retail, Corporate, Institutional and finally in China with International so will have some interesting stories to tell.
Our next meeting will be back at ANZ 100 Queen Street on August 9 with Guest Speaker Antony Wilson who will talk about his time on the ill-fated aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Hope to see many of you there.
Members not seen for some time included Carole Bancroft, Pat and John Bloom, Lawrence Cox, Graeme Findlay, Alex Fowler, John Goodwin, Hedley ham, Gary Horkings, Colin McNamara, Heather McNutt, Bernie O’Reilly, John Pape, Max Pleydell, John Quirk, Ian Roberts, Bill and Joan Robinson, Dick Sanders, Geoff Stillman, Mike Nickell, Doug Westcott and Brian Wills and having our partners present made for a very pleasant afternoon.
Photos taken at the luncheon by Eamon Veaney and John Brown are posted on our Website and Facebook pages.
APOLOGIES
Ron Adams, Bruce Avent, Will Bailey, Sandra Brown, Diane Carew, Robin Chase, Bill Collins , George Cooper, John Crough, Leigh Davis, Viji Dharann, Eric Dickson, Phil Dunstan, Helen Farnell , Max Fisher, Reny Frighetto, Mike George, David Gibb, Neil Gladstone, Teresa Goldsbrough ,Neville Greenway, Theo Hall, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Erica Hayden, Keith Higgs, Wayne and Bernadette Hulbert, Doug Imrie, Graham James, Trevor King ,Dan Kirtley, Nunzio Liberatore , Ann Maksymiw, Rodney Manser, Gary Mason ,Kevin O’Neill, Terry Parks, Ron Phillips , Peter Pritchard, Dietmar Reichert, Anita Siassios ,Mike Smith, John Stevens , Glen Twidale, Frank Valastro, Doug Watson, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins.
NEW MEMBERS
Warren Judith 21 years ANZ
We look forward to seeing Judith at one of our forthcoming meetings
BEREAVEMENTS
Abernethy A.J. (Alistair) 84 years 4/7/2018
Alistair was a regular contributor to our newsletter until a few years ago. Alistair passed away after a short illness with family present. Alistair had spent some time in Audit prior to his retirement and would have been known by many members.
On behalf of ANZROC members I have expressed our condolences to Alistair’s family and friends.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during JULY and we pass on
Congratulations from our members for your birthdays:
Ron Cashin (85), Kevin Coleman (82), Eric Dickson (87), Chris Feiggen (87), Graham Lawton (89), Don Hoffmann (84), Fred Hornsby (87), Serge McIntyre (81), Godfrey Mills (83), Tad Misiewicz (80), Trevor Mudgway (82), Coralie O’Donahoo, Kevin O’Neill (81), Alan Panther (84), Barry Reid (84), Bernie Sowersby (88), Bob Stone (84), Keith Taylor (90), Kathy Trace, Frank Wells (91), Norm Wood (92), John York (87).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/7/2018
Less than $20,000 1.27%
Greater than $20,000 1.63%
LETTERS
Les Ager emailed “Would you please convey my thanks to the President and Committee, particularly to Kathy, for the birthday wishes to celebrate my birthday on the 15th June. “
Anne Blashki wrote from Shepparton “A note of thanks to the President and Committee members for the card and wishes sent for my birthday last month. Well done to Kathy Trace for her excellent work in sending out these special greetings to all members- a mammoth task”.
Tom Bramwell emailed “Many thanks to Kathy Trace for another birthday greetings card on behalf of the President and Committee. Like the twenty three preceding it since my retirement, it arrived on the very day. I look forward to the monthly Newsletter. The appearance from time to time of the names of Wendy Black and Gerry McPherson jog my memory of very happy times of my service in the ten years from 1964 in the old Vic Admin; firstly in the original 351 Collins Street building, then at temporary premises in the old Mutual Stores building in Flinders Street, back to 351 on completion of Stock Exchange House and then to Royal Bank Branch after the merger. So many other fond memories are triggered of acquaintances from those times (Val Goldsworthy is another who featured recently) and of the many others whose paths and mine crossed over the years.”
Terry Brennan emailed “Kathy thank you very much for the birthday greetings received from ANZROC.”.
Luigi Bucello writing from Dalmore said “Please thank Kathy for my birthday card which as usual arrived on time. Things on the farm are very hectic getting ready for another asparagus season. Mother Nature and shortage of labour are against us adding to the pressure. Regards to President Eamon and the committee and keep up the good work.”
Aldo Calvo emailed “A belated thank you to Kathy and the committee for the birthday card.
Just returned from an eight week overseas holiday and celebrated my 65th Birthday in Maranello, the home of Ferrari where we attended the Ferrari Museum. After attending the museum, I received a wonderful surprise when it was revealed that it had been arranged for me to drive a Ferrari. What an exhilarating experience it turned out to be. This was later followed by a more sedate affair with a family dinner at a nearby restaurant. Now beginning to get over the jet lag and catching up on all that needs doing after a long holiday.”
John Crough emailed “Apology for Mulgrave as Denise and I are currently in Broome enjoying the warmer weather.”
Graham Dickson emailed “Thank you Kathy for the card on the occasion of my 80th birthday. It was celebrated at Warrnambool with my family and relatives.”
Aldo Faella emailed “Thank you very much Kathy for sending me the birthday card which I received with great pleasure. I was overseas at the time and when we got back from Europe the card was there waiting for me. We had a great overseas trip which included London, Athens, Paris, Santorini, Crete, Sicily, Isle of Capri, Benevento near Naples, Milan and finally 8 days in Bellagio on Lake Como where we were to celebrate my birthday. Overall a great overseas trip and it’s always nice to get back home to this lovely Melbourne weather.”
Teresa Goldsbrough emailed “Thank you Kathy and the ANZROC committee for the birthday card and wishes recently received for my birthday, mid June, very much appreciated. Celebrated with friends in Kirra Beach, Qsld”.
Terry Heenan emailed “Many thanks to Kathy for the birthday greetings on the occasion of my 80th birthday. I had a wonderful day, with celebrations in the Golf Club house at Bellarine Lakes Country Club Moolap, where Mary and I reside. It was a most enjoyable day spent with family and friends.
I enjoy reading the newsletter and catching up with all the news from retired members.”
Doug Imrie emailed “please accept my apology for the anniversary dinner as I am in Cairns”
Graham Joseph emailed “Please pass on my thanks to Kathy and The Committee for reminding me of my 79th.Fortunately I am still keeping fit and well apart from bad Macular Degeneration in one eye necessitating quarterly needles into the eye for rest of my days. Still playing bowls, not quite as serious as before, and still travelling regularly while I am able. Have trips to Queensland and a Cruise coming up. Attended a 90th birthday bash for an Ex-ANZ mate of mine, Reg Roberts, recently and it was good to see him and some other colleagues looking so fit. We have regular monthly luncheons which are great. I really enjoy reading your monthly Newsletters -- well done and keep up the good work.”
Ray Murphy emailed “Many thanks for the Birthday greetings. Another year on and enjoying good health for my age it must be my cooking (I had a good tutor in my late wife Glenyce)
Sadly with ageing we lose work mates along the way but I still enjoy the monthly news
letters, and contribute from time to time when a familiar name pops up. Retiring to Anglesea
was a good choice making new friends and involvement in local activities one is never lonely.
Experience gained through 7 Branch Managements over a period of 18 years has been a great
help. Special thanks to Kathy for monitoring and dispatch of the special cards.”
Barry Reid emailed “Shirley and I have made the move to country Shepparton finally from Armstrong Creek. Shirl has two younger brothers here together with a number of old friends from the years when her family moved from Woodend when she was an eight year old until moving to Brighton in the early seventies. I have always enjoyed my stays in Shepparton over the years with relatives and friends together with a number of audit visits in and around Shepparton. The fruit orchards here seem to be flourishing again. We have purchased a very nice home in an over 50‘s village, we qualified fairly easy on the age side of things. Our new phone number is 58 311 725 and our email address which has been changed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we would welcome calls or visits from any of our old friends at anytime”
Barry Rogers emailed “Thanks to Kathy and all for your good wishes on my 80th birthday on 17th May. The card arrived while Jill and I were overseas; hence the delay in acknowledging as we only arrived back a week ago and are still catching up. Our holiday consisted of a Scenic cruise down the Seine from Paris to Honfleur and back, the highlights of which were the battlefields of WW 1 and WW 2 and Monet's gardens at Giverny, which were truly beautiful.
The Switzerland component was a booked train excursion around Switzerland over 8 days, very hectic but we saw some magnificent country and of course, mountains.
We arrived home a week ago in good health but a bit tired, but recovered now.
Once again, thank you all for your kind thoughts,”
Kathy Trace Past ANZROC President and long time ANZROC Birthday Card sender emailed” Thanks for the birthday letter. It was unexpected and I really appreciated everyone signing it.Up to date I have had a very enjoyable extended birthday. Joan Nathan took me to the dining room at the RACV last Wednesday, which was a lovely meal and chat!On Monday another friend took me to lunch at Laurent in the city and yesterday Sandra Joseph took me to The Sportsmen’s Club in Altona for lunch.On Tuesday night my Scottish Country Dancing class gave me a very nice supper of Pavlova and "Scottish" cheesecake (whisky included) and some lovely gifts so thoroughly enjoyed my week.
On Saturday we have a family luncheon at the Langham Hotel in Southbank so the celebrations are further extended.I also had a floral arrangement delivered yesterday, from Anne Blashki. It had pink rosebuds and carnations and was really beautiful.”
Doug Watson emailed “Sorry will be an apology for Mulgrave as we will be floating around in a boat somewhere in the Pacific!”
Brian Wills wrote “Thank you to Kathy Trace and the committee for my 87th birthday card which arrived right on time. Things going quite well and not in bad health for my age”
Brian Wrigley emailed “I notice in the June edition that Roger Pickering was having a difficult time.
When I was seventeen he had his 21st birthday at Flinders Way Branch. Later on in 1967 he played at full back for Nunawading while I was on the half back flank for The Basin, that was our only win for the season..”
And Helen Bouch, Helen Farnell, George Finnis, Teddy Hanrahan, Gary Mason, Jack Stewart, Sandra Street, Wayne Taylor
ANZROC NSW, Qsld, SA, Tasmania and WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ANZ FOOTBALL CLUB (now Albert Park Football Club)
ANNUAL PAST PLAYERS FOOTBALL LEGENDS’ DAY
Neville Pearson, past President of ANZROC and longtime supporter and player of the ANZ Football Club emailed “Over the weekend of 30th June Cheryl and I attended the Annual Past Players Football Legends’ day. This continues as an annual event since ANZFC and Albert Park Amateur FC merged teams albeit under the umbrella of Albert Park Football Club. The new club has proudly retained all the ANZFC past memorabilia in the existing refurbished club rooms. These clubrooms are proudly named after the late Brian Christensen (past ANZ Bank senior executive and a damn good bloke) and the Bar is named the Jet Jackson Bar after Jet who played more games than anyone else in the club.
On the day Albert Park Football Club played against premiership fancies Hawthorn AFC at Oval 20 Albert Park. This annual event was most enjoyable and the ANZ past players were treated like Kings (sort of) It was a good turnout of past players despite the winter chill. It was great getting together with the aging ANZ players, so thanks to all the ex-Falcons and ANZ Bank Past Players old boys that came down to cheer on the boys! Thanks to Albert Park AFC for making the effort on Saturday to run this annual event
The Seniors were shocked early as Hawthorn scored 11 goals in the first half. After a half time rev up the third quarter was a much better result, winning that quarter with lifted effort, before Hawthorn finished off a big win.
Seniors Albert Park 6.8 – 44 Hawthorn 24.18 – 162
Development Squad (Reserves) Albert Park 12.23 – 95 Hawthorn 4.5 – 29.
Thanks to all those past players/supporters who attended, including John and Pat Bloom, Brian Carthuys (Feet), NoelChristensen, Bill (Jet) and Bev Jackson, Peter Marshall, Birdie and Cheryl Pearson, Michael Pearson, Mick Sweeney, Michael Szeitz and Warren Tuckey “
ANZ CREDIT CARD CHANGES
We have been advised by ANZ that 5 credit card products were being phased out and these include obsolete cards such as bank card and Westfield as well as 3 visa and MasterCard products. There are very low numbers of users on all impacted cards.
Affected customers will be advised in July and changes will take place in September. The main problem will be if anyone uses one of these cards for recurrent payments or as the ID for their internet banking account (less than 100 customers will be impacted in this scenario). In all cases any credit balances will be refunded and new replacement ANZ First cards will be issued.
Remaining customers will have funds sent to them.
ANZROC GOLF DAY
FRIDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER 2018 AT CHELTENHAM GOLF CLUB, VICTOR AVENUE, CHELTENHAM.
Following on from our earlier enjoyable visits to Cheltenham, the next ANZROC Golf Day is to be held at Cheltenham Golf Club, Victor Avenue, Cheltenham on Friday, 21st September 2018, teeing off at 8.30am.
This is a Men’s & Ladies Stableford Competition for ANZROC members and their partners.
Cheltenham Golf Club is just 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, on the sand belt region, with delightful fairways and challenging greens. It’s a 9-hole course with 16 different tees. Visit www.cheltenhamgolf.com.au/ for details on course layout, dress regulations, directions etc.
A delicious lunch is included and will typically be a choice of Beer Battered Flathead Fillets, Beef and Burgundy Pie, Chicken Parma, Rump Steak, Baked Seafood Crepe or Whole Flounder.
Players without a current Golf Australia handicap are most welcome and will be given a handicap for the day.
Bookings are now open. Get your entries in early to avoid missing out! Ex-ANZers who aren’t (yet) members of ANZROC are also welcome.
ENTRY FEE - $55 per person for 18 holes (members of Cheltenham Golf Club $25) or $40 for 9 holes. This covers Green Fees, prizes and lunch. Drinks will be available at normal Club bar prices.
Lunch Only - $20 per person.
Electric Golf Cart - $35 for 18 holes, $25 for 9 holes, payable at the Pro Shop on the day.
Bookings via Ken Pattison would be an advantage, so carts can be prepared.
HIT-OFF will be from 8.30am on a number of tees close to the car park and Clubhouse. Those playing 18 holes should arrive no later than 8am to get their card and draw. Those playing 9 holes should arrive no later than 10am.
ENTRIES CLOSE on Thursday 13th September (unless places are filled earlier) so that numbers can be finalised with the Club.
EMAIL the ENTRY DETAILS (below) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or
MAIL the ENTRY DETAILS to:
Ken Pattison, PO Box 2910, CHELTENHAM, 3192
Make electronic payment direct to: to ANZROC, BSB 013-350, Account No 3064 51947 – ensuring
your name is included in the payment information –
Or
Mail a cheque payable to ANZROC with your ENTRY DETAILS
ENQUIRIES to Ken Pattison on 0414 679 627. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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ANZROC GOLF DAY
FRIDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER 2018 AT CHELTENHAM GOLF CLUB, VICTOR AVENUE, CHELTENHAM.
ENTRY DETAILS (by email or mail with direct credit or cheque)
Your Contact details:
Name…………………………………..…………..Email…………………..……………………….Phone……………….…
Players -
Name…………………………………9 or 18 holes……………Hcp………. $...........
Name…………………………………9 or 18 holes……………Hcp………. $………..
Meal only (non-playing partners) ............ @ $20 $……….
Total $__________
Paid by, Cheque or Direct Credit
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ANZROC MEMBERS OF ANZ STAFF CLUB
September/October school holidays may still be available for all properties.
The Staff Club holiday homes are located at some of the most popular holiday destinations Australia wide.
Take the family away in September/October school holidays and as a member of the Staff Club, you can book a holiday for any week that’s available and prices are discounted well below any holiday rates on the open market. All properties are fully furnished.
Properties are located at:
Rye Vic
Our Rye property has three bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 people—with Queen sized beds in two bedrooms, and one bedroom containing two bunk beds. It also has two bathrooms, two car spaces, two lounge rooms each with its own TV, kids’ games, a kitchen, dining area, separate laundry and an outside area with a BBQ and tables & chairs. Fully furnished and recently renovated, this is a stunning property
Apollo Bay VIC
Stay, relax and unwind in our 3-bedroom holiday home with a sleeping capacity of 6 which is centrally located and is only a short stroll to all main shops, restaurants and to the beach
Cowes Vic
Our property is well located and is within walking distance to all the daily amenities including restaurants, cafes, shops and the sandy north facing beaches. The accommodation has 3 bedrooms, with a sleeping capacity of 6 and is ideal for families looking for their own private place from which to base themselves and experience what Phillip Island offers
Bateman Bay NSW
Stay in our light and airy well-appointed 2-bedroom unit which can accommodate 5 guests. Enjoy
short level stroll to the central area where you will find a range of restaurants, cafes and clubs.
Lake Entrance VIC
Enjoy your stay in the heart of Lakes Entrance in our two-bedroom accommodation with a sleeping
capacity of up to 5
Encounter Bay SA
Enjoy your stay in our well-presented character 3-bedroom holiday home for a relaxed getaway, with a sleeping capacity of up to 8 guests; it has room for your whole family and more. Only minutes to Victor Harbor and three streets from the beach, chill out, relax and get away from it all
To book your week away and for more details visit the Staff Club website //This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Members must log in with their membership number and password on www.anzstaffclub.org.au then go to Travel and Transport/Stay
ANZROC MEETINGS FOR 2018:
Note the dates in your diaries for the year ahead….
2018
Sep 13 Visit Geelong ...Jokers Entertainment Complex
Sep 21st Golf tournament at Cheltenham Golf Course
Oct 11 “Yum Cha” in Chinatown
Nov 8 AGM@833Collins Street Melbourne. Guest speakers Graeme Simsion and Professor Anne Buist Authors of “2 Steps Forward”
Dec 13 Xmas Lunch @ Arts Centre
2019
March 21st Torquay Golf competition at RACV Torquay
NEXT MEETING……9th AUGUST 2018
ANZ BANK RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
Thursday 9th AUGUST 2018 in the MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON
Our Guest Speaker for the day will be Antony Wilson who, using his Power Point presentation,
will bring us the story of the Aircraft Carrier HMAS Melbourne and will talk about his initial training, the history of HMAS Melbourne, cover the Engineering Dept of the aircraft carrier, speak on the disaster of 3/6/1969 and the aftermath, and the duties, responsibilities conditions and life aboard the Melbourne.
We look forward to seeing many members at the luncheon to hear Antony and Partners, Widows of members and ANZ Ladies Club members are invited that day.
If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Ron Adams know by Phone 9821 0444 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 Friday3rd August 2018 to enable us to meet ANZ catering requirements and so that a list of attendees can be provided to the ANZ Reception Desk.
Please note that the luncheon fee is $15.00 for 2018 and will be collected at the door to partially cover the costs.
Ron Adams
Newsletter Editor.
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ACCEPTANCE ANZROC LUNCHEON THURSDAY 9th AUGUST2018 FROM 12 NOON at ANZ BANK BUILDING MELBOURNE ROOM 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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