NEWSLETTER 13th OCTOBER 2011
WELCOME
President Neville Pearson welcomed 54 guests that included our guest speaker Ellen Gaffy BPsysc (Hons) from the National Ageing Research Institute. There were seven of our lady members present with new member Neil Gladstone visiting for the first time while those not seen for a while or returning from holidays were Anne Blashki from Shepparton, Diane Costigan, Bryden Davis, John Hawkins (back from another cruise) , Graham Joseph, Jacqui Luckman, Peter Nyga, Glynn Parry-Jones and Bruce Scott.
APOLOGIES
Clive Bayley, Noel Beanland, Dave Brookman, Eric and Wendy Black ,Wendy Bradley, Geoff Burton, Brian Christensen (Malaysia), Kerry Crawford ,Col Edwards (Gold Coast), Ray Gill, Roy Harper, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Doug Imrie, Gerry Kennedy, Joan Nathan , Brian Murdoch, Bernie O’Neill, Leigh O’Neill, Bill Robinson, Don Taylor, Bruce Tickell, Roger Watkins, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins
NEW MEMBERS
Gladstone N.K. (Neil) ANZ 34 years
MacDonald Andrew (Andrew) ANZ 31 years
Noonan Noelene (Noelene) ANZ 27 years
Warr M.G. (Mick) ANZ 38 years
Wates R.D. (Ray) ANZ 40 years
We look forward to meeting Andrew, Noelene, Mick and Ray at one of our meetings in the future. Neil attended the October meeting.
BEREAVEMENTS
Child J.B.(Jim) 1/10/2011 84 years
Jim joined the RAAF in Melbourne in July 1945 and was discharged in May 1946 as Aircraftman1 at the Ground Training School in Wagga. At the funeral service we heard of Jim’s love of rebuilding a number of vehicles and eventually volunteering for many years as the librarian for the Wolesely Motor Club. Jim was a strong supporter of ANZROC .
Members stood for a few moments in remembrance of Jim Childs, and also Rod Anstee, Jeff Clarkin, Keith Emmett, and Orm McLellan as our meeting last month was at the restaurant in Geelong and we were unable to formally remember the passing of our members. Our condolences are extended to their families and friends.
I noted in the NSW newsletter of the passing of Neil Twite at Adelaide 17 September. Neil retired from Vic Admin where he held senior positions with the Bank
Lawrie Ford advised me that Eric Tibballs a past ES&A colleague passed away on 6th October and Barbara Grimshaw, who worked with Lawrie in ES&A 388 Collins Street, passed away in October. Tracy Grimshaw the host of A Current Affair is Barbara’s daughter. Many members would remember Neil, Eric and Barbara during their time in the Bank.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during October and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Graeme Baldwin (80), David Begg (82), Harry Carrodus (83), Ray Dedlefs (81), Kevin Flynn (84), Ken Howell (84), John Keck (92), Ted Larkin (87), Max McKoy (88), John Moorhouse (86), Jim Nicolson (83), Des Rittman (82), Thomas Taylor (84), Mike Whitmore (82), Eric Williams (91).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/10/2011 less than $20,000 3.07%
greater than $20,000 3.93%
GUEST SPEAKER
Ms Ellen Gaffy, BPsySc (Hons) Research Assistant, Health Promotion Division, National Ageing Research Institute was our guest speaker. NARI is a not-for-profit, self-funded research institute that since 1977 has been dedicated solely to improving the health and care of older people. NARI investigates the causes of a range of conditions and develops management and prevention strategies that can positively influence the ageing experience. We share the knowledge we gain with other researchers, policy makers, carers, health professionals and the broader community.
In 2009 NARI was funded by the Productive Ageing Centre of National Seniors Australia to develop a healthy ageing quiz to help older people, and people approaching older age, evaluate their current lifestyle choices. The quiz covers nine areas including physical activity, balance and falls, diet, sleep and stimulating your mind. Each category is brief and concludes with practical lifestyle tips. The quiz can be completed online at: www.nari.unimelb.edu.au/tips_on_ageing/ageing_tips.htm.
NARI conducts a wide range of research within the field of health promotion. One such study currently looking for volunteers is the Fitness for the Ageing Brain Study II (FABS II), looking into the benefits of exercise for people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Participants need to have a diagnosis of AD, be able to walk unaided, and have a family member or friend who is able to attend three visits to Parkville for assessments with them. Visit FABS II online at http://www.nari.unimelb.edu.au/FABS2/Welcome.html.
For more information on supporting NARI’s research into improving the health and care of older people, through volunteering to participate in research or by making a donation, please visit www.nari.unimelb.edu.au, or phone NARI on (03) 8387 2305.
TWITTER FROM THE BIRD
BOB NICHOL TO HIT A CENTURY
We are delighted to advise that our ANZROC member Bob Nichol will celebrate his 100th Birthday on Tuesday 15th November 2011
I have visited Bob twice over recent weeks and I am delighted and amazed at how well Bob is and how bright and interesting he is to talk to. Whilst Bob does not get out and about much these days, he is still mobile and has mastered the computer on which he enjoys playing FreeCell
Bob will be having an afternoon tea at the “40 Dorking Road Hostel” on his birthday, which is incidentally at 40 Dorking Road Box Hill I have arranged with the Hostel staff to invite around six ANZ retired officers to attend the Hostel for this occasion
Should any of Bob’s mates, from years gone by, wish to attend this afternoon tea on 15th November, please contact either Ron Adams (Ph.98210444) or Neville Pearson (Ph: 98020187). If unable to attend, I am sure Bob would be delighted to receive a card or note. I have found that between 10.00am and 11.00am or 2.00pm and 4.00pm are good times to visit
We would be appreciative in sharing any interesting stories relative to Bob’s banking and social background. Bob’s art hobby was well known and he was very capable at sketching and drawing cartoons. Please forward any such stories to Ron Adams or Neville Pearson
NOSTALGIA PHOTOS FROM MEMBERS PLACED ON ANZROC WEBSITE www.anzroc.com.au
It is well worth a look at the photos and articles kindly contributed from Frank “Nobby” O’Brien, Mavis Ryan and Rod Smith which Eamon has very skillfully retouched and loaded onto the ANZROC Website. Go to ANZROC Home page and click on “ANZROC nostalgia – old photos from ROC Members”. Note: If you click on the individual photos they will be enlarged automatically.
A reminder that past Newsletters, copies of “ANZ World Magazine” and notice of bereavements are posted on the website for members’ information and is also worth a look.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Annual St Patrick’s Day Luncheon Thursday 15th March 2012 at Maroondah Club
INFORMATION REGARDING ILL MEMBERS ETC
It would be appreciated if any members become aware of a fellow member who is seriously ill, or sadly passed away, please pass on such information to Ron Adams, Neville Pearson or other committee member to enable us to communicate such information to our member base.
LETTERS
Graeme Ainscough sends his thanks for the welcome birthday wishes for his 75th and said he celebrated with a quite family dinner and with wife June enjoyed “Love Never Dies” at the Regent Theatre.
Clive Bayley said he and wife Margaret will be in the outback between Woomera and Coober Pedy visiting family when we next meet at 100 Queen Street. Clive says life’s tough isn’t it.
Anne Blashki told us at the meeting that Bill Hickford who had been seriously injured in a home invasion in Shepparton in December as reported in our March Newsletter is home and working again. Bill was a stalwart of the ANZ Football team with President Neville and other ANZROC members.
Bill Boucher writes a few lines to thank John Vanselow for his good wishes on the occasion of Bill’s 84th. A very pleasant day was spent with all the family.
Dave Brookman sending his thanks for the birthday wishes for his 88th says the personal note from John Vanselow was much appreciated.
Geoff Burton emails his thanks for his recent Birthday Card, which arrived on time for the big 69 celebration. Geoff has heard from a sizeable number of past colleagues over the past 12 months, which has been terrific. He had knee replacement surgery 4 months ago, and following a satisfactory report from his Surgeon, headed for Qld. for 6 weeks to recover in better weather. Geoff has a son (Gary) and daughter in law (Tania) who are both in the Bank’s employ. Over the years Geoff and his son Gary both worked at branches in Shepparton, Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Albury, Wodonga, Lavington and both worked with Esanda. Any father/son quinellas beat that?
George Cooper Life Member and long term committee man knowing our President’s love of poetry decided to express his thanks for the birthday card in prose
On Thursday I received a card
Inside were some lines from the “Bard”
He pointed out what must be true
I’d reached the age of Eighty Two
T’is true that I am not a “Bard”
But I was pleased to get the card
I must extend my thanks to state
The card arrived right on due date
So now I put my pen away
There’s not much more for me to say
But thanks to John must now be due
For sending out the cards on cue
Don Davy writes that he was sorry to read of the passing of our member Keith Emmett and only recently had been at a reunion of ANZ 351 and 394 Collins Street staff with Keith. Don had served in ANZ Bank Clearing Department and at 480 St Kilda Branch in each case where Keith had been manager. He also mentioned he noted that another former ANZ ’er Norm McPhee passed away recently .In Don’s role in Methods he dealt with Norm as Manager ANZ Berwick several times and he felt that many ANZROC members would remember Norm.
Gordon Field and wife Edith have just returned from a trip to the Greek Island and Black Sea to find John's birthday greeting card. The Captains Choice tour operators’ cruise they went on was excellent. They arranged cabins on a ship called the Silver Seas. The weather was fine and the local tour guides great. The three week cruise went very quickly. Gordon was pleasantly surprised with Greece and the Islands having heard so many adverse reports previously but they found quite the reverse. They were not hindered by protests but then perhaps were just lucky in that respect. Gordon did get the impression that many Greeks think the current crises is an "Athens" problem not that of the Islands although the Islands are feeling the unemployment pressure.
Ken Fitzgerald sends his thanks for the birthday wishes for his 83rd. Ken says this year has been fairly quiet on the holiday and travel front and he has rather envied those whose travels he reads about in the newsletters. The past year has been momentous in the increase in the family by three great grand children making a total of four which makes him feel a little older but life goes on. Ken is looking forward to the Veterans Cricket Festival to be held in Adelaide in 2012.
Alex Fowler sends a belated "Thank you" to ANZROC for Birthday wishes in August. Alex and wife Helen have just returned home from 5 months caravanning around Australia and it was pleasant to open the greetings on return. Alex spent his Birthday in Alice Springs, with dinner at Lasseter’s Casino with a few friends who were also travelling.
Max Guest writes that he appreciates getting the newsletter although he does not attend the regular meetings but the informative comments are all interesting about the exploits of the travellers and just re-reading the names jolts memories of old relationships.
Trevor Hart emails that his birthday card duly arrived and he sends his thanks for the birthday wishes. Trevor and ANZROC member Val Goldsworthy are on the committee of the Camberwell Historical Society and would welcome any new members from ANZROC.
June Hoskin writes thanks for remembering her birthday which is very much appreciated. June celebrated her birthday with a family luncheon in the Dandenong’s.
Doug Imrie emails many thanks for the Birthday card, He enjoyed a quite dinner with wife Trish at the Hervey Bay Boat Club. They arrived home in time to see Collingwood defeated, but are heading off again for a short trip up the Ovens Valley with a Long Luncheon at Boynton's Winery, just out of Bright. On their way home from Cairns, Doug met up with another 30 + year ex work mate Jean-Claude (John) Sammut. He helped set up "Factoring" in Esanda.
Bruce Kells emails that his birthday was celebrated with family. Bruce and his wife Audrey have had an eventful year which involved selling the family home of 46 years and moving into a smaller unit in a Retirement Village. The hardest part was the downsizing and disposing of all the surplus possessions treasured for all of those 46 years. Bruce’s wife’s health was a problem on a steep block and they decided that now was the time while they could still do the packing up.
Bruce looks forward to catching up with many at the Christmas meeting.
Vito Laruccia emails his thanks for the Birthday greetings. Life is still busy for Vito with work still taking a big slice of his time, and spending quality time with family and friends. Had a good birthday celebration, spending a few hours at a winery called Box Stallion (Merricks North) with his wife and immediate family members on the Father's Day weekend celebrating both events. Vito enjoys reading about the ROC members with some of the names in the newsletter bringing back many past work day memories.
Ron Marshall writing his thanks for his 88th says he enjoys reading the newsletters about members’ overseas travels. When he retired 30 years ago he and his wife travelled mainly to UK and Europe and occasionally to USA but now he has to get the world atlas out at times to locate the places to which some of the members are travelling.
Fay McPherson emails thanks for the Birthday Greetings, which as usual arrived right on the day. Fay had a very enjoyable day, receiving a phone call from the family in Norway plus a lovely bouquet of flowers from them as well. Cards and phone calls from many other friends and family members made it a memorable occasion.
Dick Milnthorpe emailing from UK says thanks for the birthday card. Dick can remember someone saying that as you get older you get to know more and more about less and less and end up knowing everything about nothing! Dick and wife Pat will be doing their usual pilgrimage to Oz arriving 30th December and will be in Mornington until 28th March (when the immigration people start looking for them!) Dick and Pat always look forward to these visits, meeting up with old friends, and even have just enough time to grow some tomatoes.
Maggie Murray writing from Mortlake says thanks for the birthday card and it’s great to read all the news about her friends and colleagues.
Ray Murphy emails that it was a most enjoyable day at the Geelong meeting and it was great to rub shoulders with some old comrades of past days. Ray gave his copy of "The ANZ Travelling Man" to President Neville and maybe it will make its way to the Banks' Archives in due course.
Peter Nyga advises that he and partner, June, are back in Melbourne after travelling by 4wd for nearly 3 months throughout the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Everything went well throughout the trip and they loved the northern winter weather, but not coming back to the cold down south. For the statistical minded:
- Vehicle ok, but has another 17,200 kms on the dial, a cracked windscreen and more paint chips with driver and crew just fine,
- Away 81 days and average distance covered per day – 212 kms
- Number of photos – 2,200 (since culled to 1,300)
- Apart from 7 nights staying with friends, slept every night in the vehicle on a purpose built bed with 2 weeks storage underneath,
- Number of arguments – nil.
- Are they still together? – yes
Bernard O'Reilly and wife Claire have just returned home after 4 months way and travelling close on 23000 Klm’s visiting both the Cobourg and Gove peninsula’s in Northern territory and also far north Queensland. The variety of landscapes and activities were a joy to visit and of course when the temperatures were higher than Melbourne's then these were the places to be. Having an evening meal at the Sailing Boat Club in Darwin with John (former Relationship Winnellie) and Kath Bayliss at sunset made for a perfect evening and they also had an evening meal with Bev Ellis in Alice Springs.
They were fortunate to experience only 3 wet days in over 4 months and it is a reality check to be back home however Bernard intends to keep travelling with further trips planned to Mildura in early October and then to Robe in SA in early November. 4 wheel driving has become their passion and they have been lucky to cover the majority of inland and coastal Australia. The receipt of the regular monthly news letter has been great keeping him in touch with all recent/future happenings. Of course when at home checking the mail there was the regular birthday greetings and Bernard thanks again John for his ongoing commitment to this task.
Alan Pearce reports that he has just arrived home after a great trip to Canada and is trying to catch up with all of those things needing attention. Alan appreciated the good wishes of members on his recent birthday, the card having arrived while Alan and his wife were away.
Dietmar Reichert emails that after his recent overseas trip, visiting the old country and birthplace Heilbronn in Germany as well as catching up with his 81 year old sister for her birthday in Queensland, he received John's birthday card and best wishes-again on the day! Greatly appreciated and received in good health. Maybe still doing some work from the home office in the direction of hypnotherapy helps…..it certainly feels that way.
Peter Russell and wife Sonia have just returned home from their annual two month pilgrimage to the Gold Coast. It was a delight to receive the birthday card from John Vanselow, as usual, exactly to time. Peter continues to receive and read with great interest, the news on his former workmates and their activities via the "newsletter"
Jack Stewart writing from Whiteheads Creek says thanks for the birthday wishes but it makes him realise that he has been retired for 21 years. Apart from the odd hiccup with arthritis Jack keeps reasonably fit working around the farm. He is another happy Geelong supporter.
Peter Treleaven emails his thanks for his birthday card which as usual arrived on the day on 30th Sept. The date always reminds Peter that in the good old days he had to work back very late for the Banks annual balance. He used to raid the bosses cupboard about midnight when the books were balanced. Peter’s health is now very good and he certainly does not feel 73. Peter and wife Else are off for another cruise on the Diamond Princess in November. That should get him and his colleagues into form for the Christmas festivities.
Roger Watkins writes to advise that he and wife Margaret will be house sitting his sister in laws home in Naremburn NSW while she hosts a tour in Canada. The house is mentioned in records as being once owned by Billy Hughes, a former Prime Minister of Australia in 1915-16.Roger attended the funeral service of our member Rod Anstee and noted that he first met Rod in 1960 at the ES&A Bank’s Victorian Head Office at 86 Queen Street. Roger is having treatment for deterioration of his left eye but after a few nagging health problems Roger and Margaret’s health is now reasonably stable.
Muriel Williams writes her thanks for the personal greetings from John and Lois Vanselow for her birthday which was most welcome. Muriel and husband Bill celebrate birthdays on the same day and this year they celebrated at the RACV resort at Healesville which they enjoyed. Muriel reflected on the great years she enjoyed with John Vanselow and Col Edwards in the old General Manager’s Office and she never ceases to be amazed at the changes that have taken place. Computers were just being introduced when she retired so it is certainly a different world now.
AND Will Bailey, Helen Bouch, Fergus Darmody, Peter Giasoumi, David Gibb, Teddy Hanrahan, Peter Harvey, Chris James, Erwin Jones, Graham Joseph, Peter Kariotis, Kevin Kelly, Bob Lamb, Mike Lawrence, Peter Lees, Geoff Leslie, Jacqui Luckman , Bill Luscombe, Rod Mann, Kevin May, Serge McIntyre, Mike McKernan, Bruce Michell, Bob Milgate, Keith Moorhouse, Peter O’Dwyer, John Parkes, Jill Paterson, Peter Powell, Bevyn Ranford, Ian Roberts, Les Roberts, David Robinson, Alan Rutzou, Mary Ryan, John Saffery, Bessie Stevens, James Uren, Bill Walker, Colin Walton, Doug Watson, Roly Webster, Keith Witney,
ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
TRARALGON GOLF CLUB - THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2011
This is a final reminder that members and partners are invited to join us at this popular annual event. We are hopeful that many of those members who have supported this event in the past will return to help make this a day to be remembered and enjoy a relaxing mid-week round of golf and a great social evening amongst friends and past work-mates. Numbers are down at present and John Brown and David Woods would like to hear from golfers.
THE ENTRY FORM IS INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE ATTACHMENT TO THIS NEWSLETTER
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2011,……BOOK NOW…..
VENUE – ANZ PAVILION, VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE
The Club will again hold the Annual Christmas Luncheon on Thursday 8th December 2011at the ANZ Pavilion thanks to the generosity of ANZ Group for making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the Christmas Luncheon. CEO Mike Smith and a number of Senior Executives will be attending and as CEO Mike Smith has agreed to speak to members during the luncheon we urge you to send your acceptances in early as we are restricted to 300 seats in the Pavilion. The invitation to the luncheon follows and the contribution towards the cost of the function is $30.00 which is increased to partially meet the higher costs experienced over the past three years which can no longer be supported by existing funds. Members attending will receive a free copy of the impressive book celebrating ANZ’s 175th Anniversary.
For those who wish to attend:
Complete and detach the Invitation “Acceptance Slip” and attach your cheque for $30—and return to Ron Adams at PO Box 579, Malvern Vic 3144 as soon as practicable as numbers are limited. Cutoff date for members’ acceptances will be Monday 28th November, 2011
Refunds will not be paid unless advice is received by the President, Secretary, or Treasurer at least 4 days prior to the function – last minute cancellations are a waste of money as payment is made to the caterers on the numbers provided a week before the function.
Members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through internet banking facilities making certain that personal details in the “payee information” section i.e. Name and Initial are shown so that we can record the receipt as often the funds are received with no details provided… if payment is made electronically members should send the invitation slip to Ron Adams advising that payment has been made through internet banking so that we can control the numbers attending.
The ANZROC account details are as follows:
ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)
BSB: 013 350
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947
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ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
INVITATION
To be held at the ANZ Pavilion
Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER, 2011
Admittance From 11.30 am
Drinks From 11.30 am
Luncheon From 12.30 pm
Please retain and present this portion at the door of the Venue on the 8th December 2011
ACCEPTANCE SLIP
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Thursday 8th December 2011
Return this slip to: Ron Adams
PO Box 579,Malvern, Vic 3144 $30.00
(Name of member) Amount enclosed/ or Amount paid to ANZROC account
electronically
(Delete whichever category not applicable)
Phone No. or e-mail
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NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2011
MEETING IN the MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON Alex Thursby CEO ANZ Asia Pacific Europe and America has agreed to be the guest speaker for the day and we expect a large number of members would be interested to hear Alex speak of his role in one of the fastest growing areas of ANZ throughout SE Asia and the Pacific regions and his comments on the current issues facing European
The Annual General Meeting will follow Alex Thursby’s presentation and any items for the AGM should be sent to the secretary before 3rd November 2011.Agenda, Minutes of meeting in 2010 and financial position are available on our website at www.anzroc.com.au and hard copies will be available at the meeting.
Please let Ron Adams know by Thursday 3rd November 2011 by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone ( 98210444) or return the attached notice to PO Box 579, Malvern Vic 3144 so we can advise ANZ Security Desk the names of members attending.
Ron Adams
Secretary______________________________________________________________________
ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 10TH NOVEMBER 2011 FROM 12 NOON MELBOURNE ROOM 34TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET
To Ron Adams I/we will be attending the Luncheon function
PO Box 579 on 10th November 2011 commencing at 12 noon
Malvern Vic 3144 .
Phone 9821 0444 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.