ANZ Retired Officers' Club (Vic)

NEWSLETTER 1ST MAY 2013

MAY 9^TH SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD DAY LUNCH

The meeting will be addressed by Major Brendan Nottle from the Salvation Army team in Melbourne who heads up Salvation Army social operations at the Melbourne 614 Centre in Bourke Street. Brendan has spoken at our Red Shield Appeal previously and he is most knowledgeable about the problems of homelessness and the needy in the city .We also expect Evan Cassidy Divisional Communication and Fundraising Secretary of the Melbourne Central Division of the Salvation Army to attend.

APOLOGIES

Ron Adams, Diane Carew, Nola Forsyth, Norris Gale, John Hawkins,  Dorothy Hayes, Ken Lee, Fay McPherson,  Gerry McPherson, Kevin Mitchell, Peter Nyga, Ron Phillips, John Vanselow Jackie Waite, Glenda White,  Julie Wilkins, David Woods

NEW MEMBERS

Jewell                          K.R. (Kerry)               28 years ANZ

We look forward to seeing Kerry at one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Kilfoyle                       J.H. (Jack)                  24/4/2013        88 years

John Harvey (Jack) Kilfoyle enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in April 1943 and on discharge in December 1944 rejoined the bank.

Robert Kilfoyle advised that his father Jack worked in ANZ for some 42 years and his later years were spent in GMO 1963/68 and then seconded to Australian Bankers Association 1969/82 until he retired.

John Duke attended the funeral service representing ANZROC.

Members will stand at the meeting as a mark of respect in remembrance of Jack and our condolences are sent to his family and friends.

Eamon Veaney advised that Alan Barkauskas passed away on 22/4/2013. Alan worked with Eamon when he first came to Australia. There will be members that know Alan from their time in ANZ.

NOT SO WELL

Life Member and long time Treasurer for ANZROC, Gerry McPherson is home from a short stay in hospital recovering from bowel cancer surgery and the surgeon’s reports are very good.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during May and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays:

John Caudry (85), Norm Dibbin (80), Col Edwards (80), Nola Forsyth, Ian Lamont (93), Neville Lewis (80), Gordon Lyon (92), Joy MacDonald, David Maunder (86), Alan Podger (81), Terry Stapleton (83), Max Wehner (88),

INTEREST RATES

From  1/4/2013

GUEST SPEAKER

A brief summary of Major Brendan Nottle’s presentation updating us about the Salvation Army’s operations in Melbourne will be included in our June newsletter.

LETTERS

Phillip Alleaume emailed his thanks for the birthday card which arrived on the day. Phil has had some health problems which necessitated a stay in hospital but he is now home and almost fully recovered.

Will Bailey emails his thanks to Kathy for the birthday greetings. The card arrived on the 28th, one day early. Just as well as Good Friday is not a great time for a Birthday.

Will and wife Dorothy had the birthday celebration on Sunday 7th when they had a terrific party at the Geelong Club. Fifty family and friends joined them for a great day. A number of friends decided to leave Victoria to avoid the fun and games!! Just shows turning 80 is no big deal!! Will was able to join Charles Rennie at the Athenaeum Club to celebrate the March birthday. Charles was the guest of honour for the Senior Members’ monthly luncheon. It is amazing to listen to his anecdotes of his life - a true treasure of Australian business. The opportunity to meet so many colleagues at the Rennie luncheon at 100 Queen Street made Will realise how important was our banking time together. Let’s hope it goes on a lot longer.

Alma Barkell sends her thanks for the birthday wishes which she appreciated very much. She expects to get to one of our luncheon meetings soon as she has missed catching up with her banker friends.

David Beardsley emails his thanks for the birthday card and reports that he has moved house during the past twelve months but decided not to leave the south eastern suburbs.

Bob Bell emails to Kathy Trace and the Committee his thanks for the good wishes on his recent birthday. Bob and wife Carolyn had an enjoyable lunch at one of the local restaurants, and their two young granddaughters were able to be with them for the occasion. Both Carolyn and Bob  continue to enjoy good health and life in general at Mollymook, bowls and golf take up a good deal of time as does his  involvement as Chairman of the Bowling Club. Last year they had a lovely holiday going on a 20 day cruise of the Mediterranean. They also enjoyed a few days in Melbourne before going to the Grand Final to see the Sydney Swans win another premiership, a really great day.

Wendy Bradley emails her thanks for the birthday card. She has been busy with babysitting, and she also enjoyed hosting her cousins visiting from England. Wendy had a very amusing weekend at Walhalla with the cousins as it was raining all night, but the local ghost walk still went ahead for 2 hours. Next morning the kookaburras woke them early laughing like mad. She can only assume they thought the ghost walkers were mad the night before.

Graeme Croxford reports from Harrietville that the bush fires have gone but due to lack of grass on the mountains  they  are seeing herds of 20 plus kangaroos and deer coming down to graze on their  property. Many of the locals would be out there with a gun but Graeme doesn’t have the heart. They are beautiful animals. So he will just have to buy in hay for his cows.

Bryden Davis writes his thanks for the Club’s birthday greetings which duly arrived on the day.

Glynn Evans writes his thanks for the birthday wishes. Glynn was pleased to be able to attend the birthday celebrations for Charles Rennie held in February and says it was a great honour to be Charles personal chauffer for many years. In those years Charles remained as he always is a man with humility and many other attributes.

John Gibb emails his thanks once more for the birthday greetings – may there be many more to come.

Martin Hayden and wife Karen love their high performance cars, and as previously advised, their current vehicle is a 500HP Mercedes Benz AMG C63. Owning such a car enables one to compete in AMG "Drive Days" which Martin did in mid-April at Phillip Island....but not in their car. AMG provide a fleet of 40 VERY powerful cars, and instructors, for the 36 participants who compete in various high speed events on the race-track. Going down the main straight at 220/230ks with the instructor telling you to go faster, is an awesome experience. A Gourmet "fine dining" lunch is then provided. The car is registered in Karen's name, and while she allowed Martin to do the driving for this AMG event she is a certain starter for next year!

Laurie Holland sends his thanks for the card and good wishes to mark the passing of another year. The occasion was marked by an unexpected lunch for his 93^rd with the children. While for the most part Laurie and wife Barb are managing well the new problem they have is learning to live like ninety year olds. He still manages to look after his vegetable garden and the children and friends appreciate the efforts. Laurie and Barb celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary during the year and it must have been important as their local member sent a “certificate of achievement” to mark the day but they would have been more impressed if he had signed the certificate.

Noticed in the Tasmanian Newsletter a note from Graham Joseph that he is kept busy with Lawn Bowls, Probus , travelling and family. He also has many lunches and get-togethers with some of his Melbourne Colleagues. Last year he went to Europe on the Rhine River cruise which was great as well as to Queensland to get out of the Melbourne winter. He is currently on a tour of China/Vietnam/Thailand and on return will go on a Coach Tour of New Zealand.

Colin McNamara emails after the lunch at Clayton RSL that it was great to catch up with some people that he had not seen for quite a time. Living in Narre Warren South and still putting in a few days a week working with his son, he finds it much easier to attend the Luncheons in the Suburbs, rather than the City. Clayton RSL was convenient, although parking was a bit short. The Club facilities were fine. Colin was sorry he missed the Waltzing Matilda venue a few months earlier.

Maria Natoli e- mailed her thanks for the good wishes received for her birthday. Maria is enjoying retirement very much and has more time to spend with family and friends and to pursue other interests. She has just returned from a stay in Sydney and in early May is off to Italy for 5 weeks. Apart from travelling through the country north and south she will also be visiting the island of Lipari where her father was born and which he left as a six year old some 87 years ago. This is Maria’s first overseas trip for 13 years so she is really looking forward to it.

Tony Pompilio emails his thanks for the birthday wishes which as usual arrived on the day.

Gregory Scollo emails that it is a pleasure to be remembered by the committee and the members of the ANZ Retired Officers' Club, on the occasion of his 77th birthday and he thanks the Club for the very kind thoughts. As usual, Gregory and wife Maria are still in Townsville for the winter until mid November, when they return to Melbourne for the summer and escape the hot humid weather of the tropics.

Life has been very kind to both of them up to now, and they hope it will last for a long time. They celebrated his birthday quietly with some friend in Townsville at a restaurant, enjoying the warm weather and a few drinks. Apart from that life goes on playing lawn bowls, swimming, and walking the beautiful Townsville Strand along the beach, enjoying an Italian gelato and sipping an espresso coffee at the local gelato/coffee shop. They also like to fit in the occasional ball dancing. Coming mid November they will return to Melbourne to be with their children and grand children for Christmas and Easter Holiday and to attend the ANZ ROC Luncheon in December.

John Simson e-mails his thanks for the birthday card. John and wife Chris have well and truly settled into life in Moama, working at a winery on a casual basis, and he is very involved with the Echuca Lions Club. John is in the process of recovery from a major back operation, and Chris is recovering from a serious illness as well but they are both doing well in recovery.

They are heading off to Europe and the UK for 6 weeks at the end of July so really looking forward to the trip.

Murray Skelton writes his thanks for the kind thoughts and good wishes on his recent birthday. It is great to receive the Birthday Card each year and it is much appreciated. Murray is still playing and enjoying bowls and at times comes across other retired ANZ friends. Then the grand children and great-grandchildren seem to fill in any spare time he has.

Warren Thomas emails his greetings and thanks for all the emails and updates throughout the year, another one gone. Warren’s son is currently preparing a family history  for Warren’s father who is a WW11 Veteran and at 92 has some health issues  .Warren   took great delight viewing the front of the "Argus" of 11th December 1946 in which his  son discovered in the contents a note of  the passing of the paternal great grandfather on 10th December 1946
On the front page is an advertisement tempting the returning lads to join a great financial institution, the ES & A Bank, the one and same that Warren  joined and nervously entered 287 Collins Street  some 22 years later. Warren passes on his best wishes to all the "Scotties", returned soldiers and all ANZ ‘ers.

Mike Vallence emails his thanks to Kathy for the Birthday Greetings they are much appreciated.

Life for Mike and wife Dorothy continues at a hectic pace with immediate and extended family commitments, golf, travel, and their involvement in Agricultural organisations. Dorothy is on the executive of the Australian Sheep Breeders Association which conducts the annual Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo. Mike is the Secretary of the Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society which conducts the annual Berwick and District Show.

John Vigus reports that he and his wife have recently moved from Strathfieldsaye and have followed the kids and moved to the Gold Coast. The eldest is coaching a Robina football team and his twin brothers are playing so this year John and his wife can watch them all together. In the summer the family watch the boys play basketball so they are kept very active.
Neville Warnest emailed to advise that he is now visiting New York and received the newsletter through the ether.

Keith Westaway emails his thanks for the birthday wishes. Keith is looking for a better year in the health department.

Glenda White has recently had surgery for invasive spinal fusion and unbelievably 14 hours later she was virtually pain free and able to get up out of bed and walk. She started rehab in Sydney for just over a week twice a day and is now home and continuing rehab locally once a week for the next 6 weeks. At the end of that time she should be fighting fit and ready for most things. Well not quite but should be back to walking 7 – 10 km’s per day within 6 months. Glenda is thrilled with the results after suffering years of chronic pain and once rehab is finished and she gets the OK she is looking forward to attending a meeting and saying hello to everyone again.

Peter J.  Williams reports that he and wife Kerrie moved to Healesville a few months ago and they are really enjoying the great aspects of the Yarra Valley.

AND, Rick Dickson, Terry Glover, John Hands, Bruce Holloway, Christine Lane, Jim Nicolson, David Umphelby

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANZ REUNION FOR 2013 FOR 351 and 394 COLLINS STREET PAST STAFF

Nola Forsyth reports that this years reunion held  Sunday 28^th April was less in number than usual but the group enjoyed getting together and despite the smallness of number insisted that the reunion continue again next year. Seen in the group were ANZROC members Frank Donovan down from Kilmore, Glynn Evans, Dennis Humphries and Ken McNutt while Frank Leigh who many members would remember was also in attendance.

GOLF DAY AT EASTERN GOLF CLUB 29^th APRIL 2013

On a perfect Melbourne Autumn morning 14 members turned out to take up the challenge of the Eastern Golf Course at Doncaster

The event was very well organized by John Inglis, and his team. This was a golf course of picturesque rolling fairways, sloping greens, great weather and naturally great fellowship.

Winner on the day was Bill Robinson,            36 points off a 31 handicap

2^nd Denis Grehan 33 points off a 22 handicap

3^rd Alan Lauder 33 points on count back and a handicap of 23

Nobody, it appears, was prepared to remove the presidents name off the nearest the pin markers on the 13^th and 17^th so at the 19^th hole, after a delightful light lunch along with the obligatory refreshments and fellowship , the awards were handed out.

Again thank you to John Inglis for the work he put into ensuring that we enjoyed a great morning, and a reminder that our next event comes up in November at Rosebud which is being organized under the leadership of Alan Lauder. A good response has already been recorded which includes 5 ladies indicating attendance.

GOLF DAY AT ROSEBUD COUNTRY CLUB 29^TH NOVEMBER 2013

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Due to declining interest over the past few years, the annual Traralgon tournament is being discontinued. It is being replaced by what is hoped will be an annual event at Rosebud Country Club.

Brief details are as follows:

• Start time:  8-00am from the first and tenth tees ensuring the full field will have teed off within one hour.
• Cost: $60 per person covering golf, prizes, barbecue lunch and some wine.
• Motorised cart hire will be available for $20 per cart.
• Non-playing partners’ lunch cost is $18

We have witnessed a heavy drop off in the number of ladies competing in recent golf days and would like to see as many lady players as possible (they get a generous start from the red tees).

The Mornington Peninsula is not only one of the finest golfing areas in the country, but is also renowned as a premium wine region with excellent restaurants. Why not take advantage of the opportunity and stay a little longer with your spouse/partner, regardless of whether you are both golfers?

• On-course accommodation is available at The Fairways Resort motel. Details as follows:
  • Telephone number 5950 2111
  • King Suite           King Size Bed           $155 per room         1 or 2 guests
  • Twin Suite          2 x Single Beds         $165 per room         2 guests
  • Dinner is available seven nights a week in the club’s restaurant.

Being the inaugural event, the organizers (Huck Bourke, Alan Lauder and Barry King) would appreciate an indication of the number of attendees and to that end, it would assist if those intending to play notified Alan Lauder by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ANZROC 2013 MEETINGS AND EVENTS

• July 11:                       East Malvern RSL – Christmas in July for members and                                         partners. Located on Stanley Gros Drive, East Malvern                                                           (Melways 60 A12) and Peter Pritchard will receive early                                                             acceptances on 9571 9406 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• August 8:                     34^th Floor / 100 Queen Street – Guest Speaker Sue Hardy CEO                                              Victorian Council of the Aged at our Luncheon

• September 12:             Train visit to Traralgon with partners – luncheon at the Grand                                                Junction Hotel conveniently located within easy walking                                            distance from the Railway Station

SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL

If you act quickly there is still time to accept for the THURSDAY 9^TH MAY 2013   MEETING IN MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34^TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON. We are holding our annual luncheon commencing at 12 noon for lunch. Donations can be made on the day of the meeting. If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Peter Pritchard know by Phone 9571 9406 or e-mail to pritchard_ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 3rd  May 2013 to meet ANZ catering requirements  and  so that a  list of attendees can be  provided to the ANZ Reception Desk.

A reminder that the luncheon fee of $10.00 will be collected at the door to partially cover the cost of catering

NEXT MEETING

THURSDAY 13^th June 2013 at the Moonee Valley Racing Entertainment Centre the Home of Moonee Valley Legends for members and partners. Located at the Cnr Wilson Street and Thomas Streets Moonee Valley (Melways 28 K7)( Phone 9326 1277

It is proposed that we meet at the Moonee Valley Racing Entertainment Centre at midday with the view to ordering lunch around 12.30 pm. The venue provides a Seniors Luncheon and Drinks are at the Club prices. They also provide a broader menu should this be preferred.

If you are interested in attending this luncheon, we would appreciate if could return the following notice to David or Glen Knuckey PO Box 242, Dingley 3172, or phone 9551 0414 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 6^th June 2013

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ANZROC MEMBERS SUBURBAN LUNCHEON MOONEE VALLEY RACING ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ON THURSDAY JUNE 13^TH 2013 located at the Cnr Wilson Street and Thomas Streets Moonee Valley

I/We will be attending the luncheon…………

Members Name…………………………………………..

Partner’s name…………………………………………...

This information to be emailed to David and Glen Knuckey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or posted to David and Glen at PO Box 242 Dingley 3172

Should you wish to telephone, please call David on 95510414 prior to 6^TH June 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Ron Adams,

Newsletter Editor