ANZROC Newsletter August 9th 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 |
Ph 98210444 | Ph 0411256322 |
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WELFARE OFFICERS |
Joan Nathan (Ph.97408001) |
Kathy Trace (Ph.93919374) |
NEWSLETTER 9TH AUGUST 2018
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
We had a good turnout of 62 at 100 Queen Street to hear our Guest Speaker Antony Wilson give an informative presentation of his time in the RAN in the late 1960's. Antony joined the Navy as an engineering officer in 1969 and was posted to the ill-fated aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne which had been built in 1943 as HMS Majestic and sold to the Australian Navy in 1955. Full details of the ship can be accessed via this link http://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-melbourne-ii
Antony mentioned that the ship had been designed and built for Northern Hemisphere Arctic Convoys not the Tropics so was equipped with plenty of steam heating but no aircon making for somewhat uncomfortable living conditions. Antony was on board when the disastrous incident resulting in the sinking of the USS Frank E Evans occurred in 1969 and gave us a firsthand account.
The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1982 and sold for scrap to the Chinese.
HMAS Melbourne (II) | Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne was originally one of six Majestic Class light fleet aircraft carriers ordered for the Royal Navy (RN) during World War II... Laid down for the RN as HMS Majestic on 15 April 1943 and launched in 1945, the ship was nearing completion when construction was virtually brought to a halt with the cessation of wartime hostilities. www.navy.gov.au
Members not seen for some time included Sandra Brown, Jan and Keith Findlay, John Gietman, Margaret and Theo Hall, Graham James, Andrew Kelly, Elina Law, Jack Lepedjian, Kevin O’Neill, Gordon Paulett, Alan Podger and Bruce Sanderson.
Our brochure produced by John Brown detailing the history of ANZROC Victoria was sent to Members who have email addresses last month. The link to the ANZROC history is: http://anzroc.com.au/images/stories/pdf/anzrocvichistory.pdf
We will send a hard copy to those members without email over the next few weeks.
Details of our forthcoming events including lunch in Geelong on Sept 13 and golf at Cheltenham on Sept 21 are contained in the newsletter so hope to see many of you there.
Eamon
Photos taken at the luncheon by Eamon Veaney are posted on our Website and Facebook pages. http://www.anzroc.com.au/roc-notice-board/710-queen-street-lunch-aug-2018-photos
APOLOGIES
Bruce Avent, John Brown, Diane Carew, Bill Collins , John Crough, Viji Dharann, Eric Dickson, Phil Dunstan, Helen Farnell , Max Fisher, Reny Frighetto, Mike George, David Gibb, Teresa Goldsbrough, Val Goldsworthy (Europe), Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Erica Hayden, Keith Higgs, Wayne and Bernadette Hulbert, Harry Loucas, Ann Maksymiw, Gary Mason, John McPhee, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Terry Parks, Glyn Parry-Jones, Cheryl Pearson, Neville Pearson, Ron Phillips, Maree Pritchard ,Dietmar Reichert, Anita Siassios, John Stevens , Glen Twidale, Frank Valastro, Doug Watson, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,
NEW MEMBERS
Cooper Chris 38 years ANZ
Mirfin Rob 41 years ANZ
Reynolds Gaye 52 years ANZ
We look forward to seeing Chris, Rob and Gaye at one of our forthcoming meetings
BEREAVEMENTS
Martin Zelda Jean 85 years July 2018
Zelda was a regular correspondent to our ANZROC newsletter and her letters were always interesting. She had been resident in a Creswick Nursing Home for the last few years.
Committee member Joan Nathan emailed “It is sad to hear of Zelda's passing, she was most grateful to the help I gave her in recovering her safe custody envelope some time age. A very interesting person to talk to. Her family and friends will really feel her loss, deepest sympathy to all.”
Maree Pritchard emailed about Zelda Martin. "I worked with Zelda in the early 1980's. She was a diligent and industrious worker. She had a great sense of humour and would take on many new challenging projects and technologies. We were both seconded to DP in the rollout of Transaction Banking. I had a great one on one working relationship with Zelda and a fantastic mentor. I had a lot of time and respect for Zelda. She was a great asset to the Personnel and Training Department."
Noticed in the NSW ANZROC newsletter “the "peaceful" passing of Pat Yardley aged 91 of Roseville NSW. Pat was the wife of Theo Yardley (our Honorary member) who passed away on 7th December 2017.
Ken Mahar emailed “Just to say that there’s a very nice obituary of Lord Carrington in the Economist of 21 July. He was the chairman of ANZ when it was domiciled in London and during which time he was also chair of Will Bailey’s International Advisory Committee.”
https://www.economist.com/obituary/2018/07/19/lord-carrington-died-on-july-9th
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during AUGUST and we pass on
Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Henry Barker (89), Lesley Deady, Rick
Dickson (83), Frank Donovan (96), Muriel Drummond, Frank Edwards (90), Neville Elvish (83),
Barbara Firth, Ken Fitzgerald (90), Denis Gleeson (80), Jeremy Grant (81), Clive Hewett (80), June
Hoskin, Ian Ince (85), Peter Jones (86). Bruce Kells (86), Stan Lancaster (84), Ken Lee (89), Doug Long
(94), Cathie Mackiggan, John Millard (80), Reg Nicolson (87), Peter O’Dwyer (86), John Parkes (82),
Roy Peake (83), Mary Ryan, Mark Stankovich (82), Jack Stewart (83), Tony Watt (89), Bob Wheeler
(82).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/8/2018
Less than $20,000 1.23%
Greater than $20,000 1.58%
LETTERS
Ian Anderson wrote “Committee and Kathy Trace thank you once again for your birthday wishes received in time as usual. Another busy year has passed highlighted by a trip to South Australia. Together with 32 other people from our Rowville Village we travelled to Murray Bridge. We the boarded river boat “Proud Mary” which navigated up Murray for 5 days. This spectacular journey was interspersed with many sightseeing trips on coaches which met our boat daily. Fine dining, together with enjoyable company, will give my wife Margaret and I long-lasting memories. On return to Adelaide we then toured Kangaroo Island for 2 days. One can also say this is a definite place to see if you enjoy wilderness and wild life.”
Wendy Black emailed “Today’s luncheon was a very nice occasion. I was sitting with Harry Carrodus, who I have known and worked with over the years. The sandwich luncheon was especially nice and with a glass of wine made it even better. As it was the anniversary today of Eric’s death (6 years) making myself go today and being with very old friends in a familiar setting, helped me a lot.
Thanks again - the committee do a great job and I hope I can get to Geelong. - the train trip will be interesting.”
Helen Bouch emailed “Thank you to Kathy and the committee for the lovely birthday card “
Bob Burgess emailed “I have been remiss in recent years in passing on my thanks to both the Committee and Kathy for the thoughtful gesture that is made by the committee in continuing this tradition of posting the birthday cards, especially in this age of on-line communication. I particularly appreciate Kathy's untiring efforts to have the cards arrive on cue and she should be running Oz Post. Marlene and I are both well and about to head off to warmer climes in FNQ which we did last year and thoroughly enjoyed. It is great to receive news of former colleagues from years past and I pass the newsletter on to other former bankers that are not members and we have a laugh about the old times and mutual associates. Keep up the good work Committee and long may you exist!”
Lorraine Cashin wrote “Kathy, although Ron (our ANZROC Honorary member) is in full time care he is still thrilled to receive your ANZROC card and the newsletter as well. He does like to keep up with his old friends from ANZ days. He enjoyed the celebrations for his 85th birthday, Thank you again and our best wishes to all.”
Colin Craig emailed “Thank you for the birthday card which was appreciated”.
Brian Day emailed “As usual Kathy's timing was excellent, and the card arrived on time, but I was away in Torquay at my daughter’s place for that weekend. To celebrate the family and a couple of friends enjoyed the Directors room at The Lord of the Isles Hotel from 3pm until adjourning to GMHBA Stadium to watch the Geelong Carlton game. Watched until three quarter time and then disappeared to one of the bars and watched on TV. A great night. Thank you kindly for the good wishes.”
Mike Devlin emailed “We have been busy at Ocean Grove without the modern communications, absolute bliss however you quickly lose track of everything. Also, many thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card which was waiting on my return.”
John Drummond emailed “Thank you for the Club’s kind birthday wishes and the work done by its welfare officers, particularly Kathy for the effort to send my birthday card which arrived in advance of Sunday. It is nice to receive a card each year and very much appreciated. Also, it is always interesting to catch up with everybody’s news through the Newsletter. Kind regards and best wishes to all”.
Frank Edwards emailed “Kathy did it again yesterday – right on the button, thanks.
I guess ninety is a family special milestone in one’s life. It’s good to have made it and it will be even better to make the ton. As I told my younger brother in the UK, I feel a bit like a twenty-year-old in a ninety-year-old carcass wondering what the heck happened.
The family ignored our plea for no party and secretly arranged what turned out to be a dinner gathering for fourteen of us last Saturday night, with family members arriving from all parts of the country. It was a great occasion and the highlight of a fairly chaotic weekend from which Mave and I will recover eventually.
Best wishes to my former colleagues who are still around. I look forward to catching up with you at the Christmas lunch.
Phil Goodier emailed “Acknowledging the ANZROC birthday card which arrived, as usual, right on time! Thank you, Kathy. The years seem to be flying with the last no exception. As usual, Gail and I have been busy with a trip last spring with Ian and Christine Davies leaving Amsterdam for The Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland via Prince Christian Sound back to Iceland over to the Orkney Islands, Edinburgh Scotland then back to Amsterdam for few days. Fantastic! Missed out on the annual fishing trip to Shark Bay WA with Peter Bramwell, Bob Parsons & Karl Mizens but caught up again with these three again this year. Fishing not so good but crabbing at Monkey Mia very good. Malaysia again and trips to South Australia then back for Bowls and Fishing during summer. Somehow in between we enjoy the pleasure of three grandchildren. In a couple of weeks, we are off to Malaysia again including some R & R in Langkawi for a few days. What’s life without the kids ??”
Lawton Graham wrote “Many thanks Kathy for the kind sentiments conveyed on behalf of colleagues in ANZROC on the occasion of my birthday. The thoughts are much appreciated.”
Geoff Harkin emailed “Can you please pass on my gratitude to Kathy for my birthday card received last week. Just an update from my last contact 2 years ago, when I advised I was back working for ANZ and had an 8-week role in Bangalore training the Residential valuations management team.
With Mortgages recent restructure I took voluntary redundancy and have “retired” for the 2nd time, completing just over 40 years’ service.”
Committee member David Knuckey passed on his thanks for the birthday wishes. David was looking forward to his planned railway journey from Melbourne to Perth on the Indian Pacific. David has spent many years as a volunteer on “Puffing Billy” Australia's premier preserved steam railway that meanders through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges.
Joe Maggiore emailed “please pass on to the committee and members and to Kathy for the timely receipt of my birthday card which is greatly appreciated. My life currently revolves around holidaying and working part time in an environment which I enjoy. The monthly luncheons which I go to on a regular basis, allows me to catch up with my current and past friends. Thank you to all concerned. Long live the ANZROC.”
Life Member Gary Mason emailed “I am delighted to advise everyone that Verona (Velt) accepted my proposal of marriage. Verona is a member of Euroa Rotary, where we first met last November. She is a volunteer at Euroa Health (Hospital and Aged Care/day Centre) as well as being involved on other community activities; a lovely lady. We have not made any further plans at this stage......however.... watch this space. An incredibly happy development.”
Serge McIntyre emailed “Many thanks to Kathy and the committee for the good wishes on my 81st birthday. It arrived more quickly than I thought. Happy birthday to you Kathy.”
Godfrey Mills emailed “Thank you for the card. The ancient carcass seems to be holding up reasonably well and, the eternal optimist, I just renewed my passport for 5 years. Next major event is a Diamond Wedding Anniversary which Nancy and I hope to celebrate in mid-October. Regards to all.”
Coralie O’Donahoo wrote “Thank you Kathy for my birthday card which arrived on the day.”
Peter Omond emailed “Would you please pass on my thanks to the President, Kathy and ANZROC committee for the Birthday card and wishes I received for my Birthday in early July.”
Bernie O’Reilly emailed “Please be kind enough to add my name to the many compliments/bouquets Kathy receives for her dedicated effort. No trips to warmer sunny parts this winter as the” GLW” has needed hip surgery but upside has been that I have enjoyed being able to attend 2 recent ANZROC meetings.”
Tom Portelli wrote “Would you please convey my thanks to Kathy and the Committee for the card and good wishes expressed on the occasion of my recent birthday”
Barry Reid emailed “I would like to thank the Anzroc committee together with special thanks to Kathy Trace for my Birthday card again this year. Always very much appreciated and also enjoy reading the newsletter each month of fellow members activities during the year. Shirl and I are settling into our new surroundings in Shepparton very well.”
Reg Roberts emailed “A very big thank you to Kathy for the 90th birthday greetings for 18th June. Had a great day with about 180 friends present at the party, with friends from my various interest groups.... church, U3A, model railways, bank friends and family. A few of us, old banking friends, still meet on the first Thursday of the month for lunch and a drink or two. we have been doing this now for over 25 years, and still going! Thank you again.”
Joseph Romano emailed “Received my birthday card in the mail on the day of my birthday. How does this happen given the delays we have in the post today? Many thanks to all especially Kathy.”
Bob Schofield emailed from Shailer Park, Brisbane “I’d like to join the throngs of people who thank Kathy Trace for the care and attention she devotes to ensuring the timely delivery of so many birthday cards on behalf of the ANZ Retired Officers’ Club (Vic). 2018 was the first year this century I’ve spent my birthday in Australia and I was really looking forward to experiencing Kathy’s renowned efficiency, first-hand. With all best wishes (especially to Kathy)”
Mark Stankovich emailed “Many thanks for the ANZ ROC (VIC) best wishes for my birthday.
My compliments and thanks to Kathy Trace for her terrific efforts to ensure the cards arrive right on time. A difficult task with present mail deliveries. The past year has been a bit quieter but very enjoyable. I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to celebrate my birthday at a dinner with my family and latest new member great granddaughter Aida. Aida is now seven months old.
With all the very best wishes and kindest regards.”
Keith Taylor wrote “Many thanks for passing on birthday wishes from Committee and Members for the “big one”. It is a terrific effort for production of the newsletter and I am sure it’s very much appreciated. It seems to get larger and larger.”
Norman Wood emailed “Please convey my sincere thanks to Kathy Trace for the always welcome card which I received so promptly and reliably on my recent birthday. Best wishes also to the other officers and members of the Committee, whose efforts on behalf of the rest of the membership are, I am sure, appreciated by all and especially by those who, like myself, are no longer able to attend functions but still like to hear how their former colleagues are doing.”
And Graeme Croxford, Jim Dowling, Bob Edgar, John Evans, Denis Gleeson,
ANZROC NSW, Qsld, SA, Tasmania and WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
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 & 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. __________________________________________________________________________________
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
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER 2018……BOOK NOW
VENUE – THE PAVILION VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE
The Club will again hold its Annual Christmas Luncheon thanks to ANZ Group making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the luncheon. Pre-lunch drinks from 11.30am, Luncheon commences at 12.30pm.
The toast to ANZ will be given by Jock McGregor. CEO Shayne Elliott will respond to the toast to the Bank. A number of Senior Executives will also be attending.
Dress for the luncheon is neat business attire.
The cost to members of the function is $35.00.
Cut-off date for acceptances 30 November 2018
Again, this year we will arrange for ALL members to be allocated a table.
* If you wish to host a table of ten, you will need to nominate as a table host and ensure that others in your group record the host name on the “acceptance slip” or email below.
* If you do not wish to host a table but would like to sit with your colleagues, please specify who you would like to have on your table and we will endeavour to meet your requirements.
* If you do not nominate a preference, we will allocate you to a table with comparable colleagues.
Bookings:
If you wish to attend, host a table or join a table, don’t forget to send the “acceptance slip” or email advice to: Geri Macgregor, 3/580 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South 3167 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Geri can also be contacted on 0414 506 478.
Members are encouraged to make payments electronically to ANZROC BSB 013 350 Account Number 3064 51947. Please include your name and initial in the “Payee information” so that we can correctly record your payment.
For those who wish to make payment by cheque, they can be made out to ANZROC and sent to Geri Macgregor at the above address. Please include the “acceptance slip”.
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ACCEPTANCE SLIP
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2017
Name of member………………………………………………………………………
Cost of Luncheon: $35.00
Amount Enclosed /or Amount paid to ANZROC account. (Delete category not applicable)
I will be hosting a table Y/N. I wish to be on a table with…………………. or allocate me to a table.
Return this slip with your payment to Geri Macgregor 3/580 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South 3167 no later than by 30 November 2018
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ANZROC MEETINGS FOR 2018:
Note the dates in your diaries for the year ahead….
2018
Sep 21st Golf tournament at Cheltenham Golf Course
Oct 11 “Yum Cha” at Shark Fin Inn in Chinatown
Nov 8 AGM@833Collins Street Melbourne. Guest speakers Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist Authors of “2 Steps Forward”
Dec 13 Xmas Lunch @ Arts Centre
2019
March 21st Torquay Golf competition at RACV Torquay
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY September 13th, 2018
We will be visiting Geelong on 13th SEPTEMBER 2018 for this meeting at
JOKERS ON RYRIE STREET ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, 21 Ryrie Street Geelong (52291104)
If you’re looking for a Geelong bistro with something to please everyone – you can’t go past Jokers on Ryrie for great taste and greater value.
Our pub dinners and lunches are designed to tickle everyone’s taste buds, with special pub meals available for those with dietary requirements.
Bistro dining should be simple and delicious. Our pub lunch and dinner menus combine traditional fare with a selection of modern cuisines, with prices to suit all budgets.
From classic favourites like the trusty chicken parma, risotto, seafood and pasta, Jokers on Ryrie makes eating easy and fun!
And no bistro dining experience is complete without the ideal drink – you’ll find a thoughtful selection of drinks to suit any palate at our Geelong bistro.
TRAIN TRAVEL DETAILS
TO GEELONG: best at 10.30am arriving at Geelong 11.28am (runs every 20 minutes)
FROM GEELONG: choose from 14.29pm then every 20 minutes…...
Trip around 1 hour to Southern Cross Station
As trains now travel on to other stations past the Geelong station the train only stops for 2 minutes at the station, so it will be a quick changeover.
On arrival at Geelong come out to Gordon Avenue, then a short distance to join Fenwick Street which runs into Ryrie Street and a stroll down to Jokers 211 Ryrie Street …...
Partners, Widows of members and ANZ Ladies Club members are invited that day.
Please advise your acceptance by Thursday 6th September 2018 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 as Joan need to keep Vic Rail advised of numbers travelling…..
ACCEPTANCE
ANZROC LUNCHEON THURSDAY 13th September FROM 11.30AM at Jokers on Ryrie ,211 Ryrie Street, Geelong
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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Ron Adams
Newsletter Editor.
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