NEWSLETTER 14th OCTOBER 2010
WELCOME
President John Stevens welcomed 61 guests and our guest speaker for the day Saul Eslake attending the ANZROC luncheon held on 34th Floor at 100QSM. Members not seen for a while were Graeme Baldwin, Alma Barkell, Neville Greenway, Cliff Griggs, Bob Heinemann, Clive Hewett, Wayne Hulbert, Harry Loucas, and Geoff Meggs. The strong representation of members present thoroughly enjoyed hearing Saul’s presentation on the international economy.
APOLOGIES
Ron Adams, Noel Beanland, Geoff Burton, John Duke, Col Edwards, Laurie Foord, Charles Griss, Frank Hatfield, Bernadette Hulbert Jim Martin, Norman Mattila, Gerry & Fay McPherson, Brian Murdoch, Peter Nyga, Bruce Seamons, Bernie Sowersby, Don Taylor, John Vanselow, Roger Watkins, Julie Wilkins, Glenda White,
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NEW MEMBERS
Eslake Saul (Saul) 14 years ANZ
McGregor Andrew J. (Andrew) 41 years ANZ
Orifici Cirino (Rino) 41 years ANZ
Thorp Allen J. (Allen) 44 years ANZ
We look forward to seeing Andrew Rino and Allen at one of our future meetings and as reported Saul was our guest speaker for the October meeting.
BEREAVEMENTS
Carne P.S. (Phil) 28/9/2010 91 years
Phil began his banking career with the Horsham Branch of Bank of Australasia in 1934. He saw war service with the Australian Army during World War II serving mainly in the Army Audit unit in the Middle East, The Northern Territory and PNG reaching the rank of Lieutenant. Post-war he worked for ANZ until his retirement in 1984 working mostly in lending, reaching the position of Senior Manager Lending for Victoria.
Hogarth John, past MD of Esanda. 15/10/2010 84 years.
John enlisted in RAAF in 1944 in Perth and on discharge in August 1945 was Leading Aircraftman in 7th Aircraft Depot, Tocumwal. Joining ES&A Bank in WA and serving in Tasmania and Victoria he retired as Managing Director of Esanda in 1986. He enjoyed hobby farming in Koonomoo near Cobram for some years before returning to Melbourne. A large number of ES&A colleagues attended the funeral service.
Mann Barbara 11/9/2010
Barbara was one of the stalwarts working in the office at 394 Collins Street for an extended period which included the World War 2 years.
Members stood for a few moments in remembrance of our past members and on behalf of all members we extend our sympathies to family and friends.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during October and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Ray Dedleffs (80), David Begg (81), Harry Carrodus (82), Kevin Flynn (83), Ken Howell (83), John Keck (91), Ted Larkin (86), Max McKoy (87), John Moorhouse (85), Jim Nicolson (82), Des Rittman (81), Thomas Taylor (83), Mike Whitmore (81), Eric Williams (90).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/10/2010 less than $20,000 2.93%
greater than $20,000 3.75%
GUEST SPEAKER
Our guest speaker was Saul Eslake of the Grattan Institute, who is acknowledged as one of the foremost economists in Australia and for 14 years was Chief Economist for ANZ Bank.
Saul spoke of his recruitment to the Bank and his time as Chief Economist, and his decision not to follow some of his predecessors by moving into general management. His move to the Grattan Institute was in part to do with young family commitments and reducing travel.
Saul explained that the Grattan Institute was formed in November 2008 responding to the desire for an independent public policy think-tank focused on Australian domestic public policy. The Board comprises a cross-section of business, academia and government. The research programs are supported by a public policy committee and reference groups from across the community.
Saul occupies the position of Program Director – Productivity Growth. Reference www.grattan.edu.au
Saul spoke on the international economy focusing of the affects of the weaker U.S and European on the world scene and the growing international strength of the Chinese and Indian economies. Australia has come through the financial crisis much better placed than other western economies predominantly because of its links with China.
The meeting was fortunate to have had Saul Eslake as our guest speaker and Gary Mason of the Committee proposed a vote of thanks and presented Saul with a small gift
LETTERS
Bill Boucher thanking Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes said the day was spent with the family and it feels good to be remembered. While not as mobile as he used to be Bill continues to participate in local affairs and he keeps actively involved with his hobby of constructing model aircraft and his attention to his extensive philatelic collection.
Geoff Burton emailing his thanks for his birthday greetings says it is terrific to hear of the activities of the many retired officers with whom he worked or came across in his banking days. The last two and a half years have unfortunately had many low points, particularly with the passing of wife Loraine, who was known to many, in July after a long battle with cancer. Geoff has been quite overwhelmed by the number of former work-mates who have contacted him. He is now looking forward to getting his life back on track and continuing on with his travel plans to see more of Australia.
Gordon Field emailed a short note to thank the team for his birthday card. Gordon and wife Edith are grappling with their several ailments, much the same way as many of his former colleagues are no doubt doing. This year has been a particularly bad year for Edith but now they see light at the end of the tunnel. The specialist said it would take a year to get over her infection and it looks like he is right. The many appointments just seem to clash with meeting days but Gordon has November 12th booked in and it is looking OK.
Ken Fitzgerald writing on his 82nd to thank Kathy Trace for her kind remarks says he was overseas on his birthday travelling in Ireland after spending some time in Harrogate, Yorkshire for a Veterans Cricket Festival in which 58 teams and over 1000 veterans participated. It was a great time renewing friendships from previous festivals and the highlight was a picnic day at Lord Eagleby’s Castle where they were entertained with medieval displays of jousting. After the festival Ken was joined by son Ross and daughter in law Pamela touring Scotland where they enjoyed the Edinburgh Tattoo, Lake Windermere and visiting other areas in the highlands before heading off over the Irish Sea on the largest ferry in Europe to Dublin where they visited the Irish National Stud Farm, the Ring of Kerry and Waterford Crystal. Ken then set off to try and trace ancestors in Londonderry in Northern Ireland. He travelled over 1500 klm’s on his search a lot of which was on extremely narrow roads but nevertheless the speed limit was still 100klm per hour. Ken would challenge a rally driver to consistently drive at that speed on those roads. His trip home was too long without a stopover from Dublin/London/Singapore/Melbourne which was more than 24 hours on an aeroplane and he had jet lag and a stiff neck for three weeks but is back to normal now.
Glenn Fullerton emailed a short note to say thanks for his birthday card which arrived on the day, as usual. Glenn and his wife have just returned from seven weeks in the UK. They took a 22 day tour through England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the highlights being the Edinburgh Tattoo, visiting the Orkney Islands, the Isle of Skye and everything Irish. They enjoyed eight days in London doing the usual tourist things, but also had a one day tour of Paris being picked up from their London hotel at 6 am, onto the Eurostar train, bus tour of Paris with lunch in the Eifel Tower, a boat trip on the Seine, a quick visit to the Louvre and back to the Eurostar arriving back at their hotel in London at about 10 pm. Tiring but most enjoyable. Glenn then arranged an 11 day tour of the castles and gardens of England, again returning to Edinburgh, but on this occasion the Pope and the Queen were there, so they missed out on seeing Holyrood Palace, but instead enjoyed a great tour of the 'Britannia’.
Phil Goodier reports that it has been a hectic year with trips with wife Gail, fishing trips, frustrating bowling days and enjoying life by the sea at Beaumaris. The event of the year was the very recent trip to the Kimberley’s with two old Willys Whippet motor cars. One was a 1927 and the other a 1929. Both have corrugated iron roofs and no sides but do have doors. Ray Pietsch invited Phil to go on this trip with a crew from the Clare South Australia district .The trip was to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. Whilst they have only just returned, the funds raised should approach $25,000! They were away for over a month mainly camping in the bush in their swags but had two support vehicles and trailers with tucker and grog. The trip was up the main south road to Alice Springs, to Dumarra then left along the Buchanan Highway ( track ) to Timber Creek to Kununurra then on to the Gibb River Road ( horrific ). Visiting many scenic spots including Mitchell Falls, Horizontal Falls (they also had a Cessna 182 with them from Kununurra to Halls Creek). They received quite a surprise at Drysdale River where the trailer springs were replaced when John and Lois Vanselow bumped into their group ...from the Gibb river road to Drysdale River took 5 hours for the 50 kms! On to Derby then down to Broome where a well earned R & R was enjoyed then on to Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek then to the unforgettable Tanami Desert track.... incredibly hard but the wildflowers were beautiful. After the long trip down to Alice Springs they featured in the large truck parade which was absolutely great fun .Back to Clare completing over 7000 KM for the journey…...a lot of stories and good fun was had as well as earning a lot of money for a good cause. So now it’s preparing for the annual snapper run!
Trevor Hart says he has read the ROC newsletters with much interest since he joined a few months ago. Trevor sees the names of members whom he knows well, and others not so well, telling of their escapades in retirement. But, what really intrigued Trevor is the system in place for sending birthday greetings to members on their birthdays. It must be an enormous task to keep up with everyone. And, of course he was delighted to see how well the system works. Thanks to Kathy and members very much for the best wishes for his birthday. Trevor and wife Louise celebrated with lunch at the restaurant, and the purchase of innumerable plants at the nursery, both associated with the beautiful garden of “Cloudehill’ at Olinda where they had a very pleasant and extended wander. (Rain threatened but held off.)
Jack Helisma emails that on the 13th September he celebrated his 75th birthday - WOW! On that day the ROC birthday card arrived, sent by Kathy in John's absence. The monthly newsletters are always read with interest and greatly appreciated. Whilst his walking is somewhat restricted nowadays particularly as a result of back fusion, knee replacements etc., Jack and wife Robin leased a car in Paris in May for 50 days driving 8,000 kms through France, Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. From Helsinki they car ferried down the Baltic Sea to Rostock, Germany and thence to Friesland, Belgium, Paris and home. A deciding factor to make the trip this year was attending the Oberammergau Passion Play, held every 10 years. Overall they had a wonderful time. How time flies and they are thankful for all their blessings, family and friends.
Dick Hellard says he always had difficulties in getting his returns in by the required date and unfortunately that problem has stuck with him in retirement but belated thanks for the birthday card. He is keeping well and has the best garden in the street having retired from golf. To keep fit however Dick has a special walk of about 3 klm’s each morning and to date he has not lost one ball.
Doug Imrie reports that he and wife Trish have just arrived home after 4 months on the road caravanning up through the centre and across to Broome, down WA coast and home. They met up with John and Jan Brown whilst in Broome and enjoyed a dinner and drink. Many thanks for the birthday card and he hopes to get to another meeting soon.
Bruce Kells emailing thanks to Kathy Trace for the usual on time birthday greetings on behalf of Retired Officers says this year was celebrated quietly with family at their house so the red wine could be enjoyed without fear of driving.
Cathie MacKiggan sending thanks for her birthday card says she spent her birthday this year on the Isle of Barra in the Western Hebrides, Scotland. Cathie and her brother have just returned after one month of touring “Bonnie Scotland”.
Sue McCarthy emailing thanks for the birthday greeting which arrived right on time says the year has passed with yet more travelling. She feels as if there is so much to see and not nearly enough time to see it. Sue has been away twice this year, once to Spain and Cyprus, and once to Scotland. The Scottish trip included a couple of days in Glasgow, because she’s such a fan of TV’s Taggart series. It’s a very interesting place – like Melbourne, it was a great Victorian city at the end of the nineteenth century. Many of its Victorian buildings survived and are now being recycled.
Fay McPherson , Life Member and long time committee woman sent a quick note of thanks for the Birthday card, which as always, arrived right on the dot. Fay had a most enjoyable luncheon on her birthday with family and friends. Fay said how much she and husband Gerald enjoyed the ANZROC luncheon at the ANZ Centre. It is a very impressive building in a superb setting and the lunch was delicious. She feels that members were very spoilt!
Ian McRobinson sends thanks to all concerned for their kind wishes on his recent birthday. It was a perfect day; wonderful weather and all of Ian’s family shared in their birthday luncheon.
Special thanks to John Vanselow and his diary system.
Brian Murdoch sends thanks for his birthday card signed off by Kathy Trace. Brian says that celebrations had to be put on hold for a few weeks due to medical problems but he eventually caught up with everyone. Brian could only manage a trip to Perth this year but next winter will be spent in warmer places.
Jill Paterson emailing thanks for her birthday card says she was in Hobart with a friend who she acts as "unofficial/unpaid" carer for. Lots of snow on Mt Wellington but it toughens you up for Melbourne weather. Jill says she worked hard for the Libs for the Federal Election and is now gearing up for the State version.
Alan Pearce emails many thanks for the members’ good wishes on the occasion of his recent birthday and he appreciates the efforts of Kathy Trace in completing these good wishes to members. It is good to see the Club prospering so well and with new activities being planned for the future, this prosperity should continue in the years to come. Alan always look forward to the monthly meetings and comes along as often as he can and to meet up with colleagues of the past and the Club meetings provide a good opportunity to do so.
Ron Smith writing on his 82nd says its 23 years since retirement and he still keeps a keen interest in the fortunes of the ANZ which has been a major part of his life. There was a time when he always seemed to be the youngest in a group but things have changed and he now seems to be the oldest. Fortunately health is good and he looks forward to renewing friendships at the Christmas luncheon.
Peter Treleaven emailing his thanks to Kathy Trace for his birthday card which as usual arrived on the day said he had a great lunch with a group of fellow retired officers at Di Palmas restaurant East Kew where some great reds were consumed. 2010 has been a great year so far following a shocker in 2009. Peter’s health is now 100% and playing golf 3days a week at Latrobe. Peter and wife Else are off to their second home in Bali for a few weeks. They should be able to thaw out after the recent global cooling in Melbourne.
And from, Diane Costigan, Steve Duke, John Fairbairn, Chris Griffiths, Martin Hayden, Bob Hesketh, Maurie McGrath, Maggie Murray, Bob Nichol, Jim Potter, Doug Ramsay, John Sudholz, Colin Walton, Mike Whitmore
ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ANZROC (VIC) WEBSITE
NOW UP AND RUNNING AT - www.anzroc.com.au
With around 650 of our members now with internet access, your committee is very pleased to announce the release of this new website which will give members immediate access to up to date club information, breaking news items, details of social/sporting events, member welfare/lifestyle items and a series of links to other ANZROC sites such as SA/WA and London. Links to existing ANZ Bank sites have also been included and more links will be added as they become available.
We would like to thank Eamon Veaney, who has led this project over the last few months. He has worked closely with Elina Law, who provided professional guidance and assistance with the design and structure of the site. We would also like to acknowledge the framework designed by the London Pensioners Association which was used as the base for the site.
We intend to keep the site current with newsletters, reports and photos of ANZROC events as they become available.
Member suggestions for improvement will be most welcome and can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ANZ ROC 833 COLLINS STREET SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON
While the 80 members who attended last month’s luncheon agreed the luncheon was a resounding success, many commented it would have been nice to have had a tour of the building. Eamon Veaney has discussed this prospect with the Service Operations Manager and a tour next year is to be planned.
APT OFFER FOR OCTOBER
Brooke Findlay has sent us a new travel opportunity for members to consider:
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· View the itinerary for Lake Eyre & Flinders Ranges
Call 1300 204 588 to enquire about this tour or visit www.aptouring.com.au/ANZStaffClub
*Conditions: Price is inclusive of the ANZ 7% Discount
ANZROC ROSEBUD RSL LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2010
57 members and partners met at the Rosebud RSL situated 117 Eastbourne Road Rosebud (near the corner of Jetty and Eastbourne Roads.) on Wednesday 29th September 2010. The cool day did not entice any members into a pre luncheon dip in the ocean, however, the genuine warmth shown by everyone, in catching up with so many friends that for various reasons are unable to attend our city luncheon meetings, more than compensated for the weather
The President John Stevens forwarded his apology for being unable to attend and the Vice President Neville Pearson gave words of appreciation to the fifty seven members for their attendance. Particular mention was made to our committeeman David Knuckey and his wife Glen for their considerable time and effort that went into organizing the function, arranging the decorations in ANZ colours and the door prizes, all of which added to the atmosphere on the day.
The staff of the Rosebud RSL was also thanked for their excellent service, catering and the venue. From the feedback received from the members present, this location is highly recommended for a further luncheon in the future.
10TH JIM COFFEY MEMORIAL GOLF DAY – TRARALGON GOLF CLUB - THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2010
There are already 29 golfers and 8 supporters that have accepted to play golf at Traralgon and we are inviting more members and partners to join us at this popular annual event.
This may not be our last Golf Day at the Traralgon Club, but after 10 years it will be the final Jim Coffey Memorial Golf day and we are hopeful that many of those members who have supported this event in the past will return to help make this 10th and final anniversary a day to be remembered.
Talk to your ANZROC friends and come as a group to enjoy a relaxing mid-week round of golf and a great social evening amongst friends and past work-mates. Details are contained in the entry form attached to this newsletter,
THE ENTRY FORM IS INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE ATTACHMENT TO THIS NEWSLETTER
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2010,
VENUE – ANZ PAVILION, VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE
Already 210 members have accepted for the Annual Christmas Luncheon on Thursday 9th December 2010 at the ANZ Pavilion and we urge you to send your acceptances in early as we are restricted to 300 seats in the Pavilion.
CEO Mike Smith and a number of Senior Executives will be attending .The invitation to the luncheon follows and the contribution towards the cost of the function has again been capped at $20---.
For those who wish to attend:
Complete and detach the Invitation “Acceptance Slip” and attach your cheque for $20—and return to John Duke AT PO BOX 253,MONTROSE, VIC 3765 as soon as practicable as numbers are limited so you’ll need to get a move on if you haven’t booked Cutoff date for members’ acceptances will be Monday 29th November, 2010
Keep the top half of the “Invitation” for presentation at the door of the venue on Thursday 9th December 2010. 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 4 days before the function.
This year members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through your internet banking facilities making certain that your 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…as a failsafe members should send the invitation slip to John Duke advising that payment has been made through internet banking.
The ANZROC account details are as follows:
ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)
BSB: 013 350
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
INVITATION
To be held at the ANZ Pavilion
Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER, 2010
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 9th December 2010
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ACCEPTANCE SLIP
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Thursday 9th December 2010
Return this slip to: John Duke
PO Box 253, MONTROSE,Vic 3765
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(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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ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2010/2011 are due and the separate advice for renewal of subscriptions follows. The subscriptions remain unchanged at $12.00 for Metropolitan members and $6.00 for Country and Interstate members.
Honorary Members please note: – you do not pay any subscription
This year members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through your internet banking facilities making certain that your 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…as a failsafe members can send the renewal slip to John Brown advising that payment has been made through internet banking.
The ANZROC account details are as follows:
ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)
BSB: 013 350
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947
Members’ can now receive newsletters electronically within a few days of our meetings. If you want to receive the newsletters promptly then include your e-mail address on the subscription renewal form below:
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ANZROC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC)
Subscriptions are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and posted to John Brown PO Box 4056, Burwood East , 3151
The Annual Subscription is $12.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $6.00. HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL
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NEXT MEETING
AGM THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2010
MEETING IN the MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON
We are very fortunate that Mr. Charles Goode Past Chairman of ANZ Bank has agreed to be the guest speaker for the day and we expect a large number of members would be interested to attend to hear him speak of his experiences as the Chairman of the Bank.
The AGM will follow Mr. Goode’s presentation and any items for the AGM should be sent to the secretary before 8th November 2010.
Please let Ron Adams know by Friday 5th November 2010 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
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ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 11TH NOVEMBER 2010 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 11th November 2010 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.
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