NEWSLETTER 14TH JULY….. 2011
WELCOME
President Neville Pearson welcomed 49 members and our guest speaker Peter Marriott, CFO of ANZ Group. There were six of our lady members present. Tess Hondros, Ron Phillips, Jeff Pitt and Anne Wee were attending their first luncheon meeting at 100 Queen Street and those not seen for a while or returning from holidays were Alma Barkell, Angelo Biviano, Roy Harper and Don Ranyard.
APOLOGIES
Vic Ansell, Clive Bayley, Herman Bettonvil, Eric and Wendy Black, Geoff Burton, Diane Costigan, Kerry Crawford, George Cooper, Jim Dusting, Ray Gill, Theo Hall, Frank Hatfield, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Doug Imrie, Jacqui Luckman, Orm McLellan, Joan Nathan, Peter Nyga ,Leigh O’Neill, Geoff Perdriau, Bill Robinson, Bruce Sanderson, John Stevens, Don Taylor, Paul Tovey, John Vanselow, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins
NEW MEMBERS
Kirtley Danny (Dan) 22 years ANZ
We look forward to seeing Dan at one of our meetings.
BEREAVEMENTS
Falkiner Dennis J 11/6/2011 65 years
At retirement Dennis was Manager Springvale Branch and was well known to many of our members.
At the meeting members present stood for a few moments of silence in remembrance of Dennis and our condolences are extended to family and friends.
NOT TOO WELL LIST
Rod Anstee reports that after a wonderful trip to Western Australia and one to the Flinders Ranges he is currently in Cabrini Malvern due to a severe bout of dehydration caused by a change of medication. When I saw him over the weekend he was reasonably cheerful but not sure when he will be released.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during July and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Jim Child (84), Rae Collins (91), Eric Dickson (80), Keith Emmett (87), Chris Fieggen (80), Lawton Graham (82), Fred Hornsby (80), Terry Humphris (86), Alwynne Kilpatrick (87), Kevin Smyth (80), Bernie Sowersby (81), Keith Taylor (83), Frank Wells (84), Trevor Westerman (91), Norm Wood (85), John York (80).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/7/2011 less than $20,000 3.10%
greater than $20,000 3.97%
GUEST SPEAKER
Peter Marriott Chief Financial Officer of ANZ Group told members of the issues ANZ faced immediately after the global financial crisis and how the Australian Banks were better able to manage the crisis than the US, UK and European banks. The effects on the Australian banking system trying to manage the complexities of the massive deficit financing going on in USA and Europe while having to source large wholesale borrowings from offshore was outlined. The ongoing rating agency downgrades also had an upward impact on interest rates from offshore sources as well as local deposits and the fall out through the unfavourable public reaction to the passing on of the higher costs was discussed.
Another issue that Peter raised was the forthcoming increased capital requirements under the Basel 3 rulings in an attempt to reduce the chance of a repeat of the financial disasters after the GFC. This is being hotly debated as there will be increased costs for funding and capital that will inevitably have to be passed on to customers.
The ANZ strategy of expansion into Asia and the comparisons between the other Australian banks was dealt with by Peter.
This comprehensive coverage of ANZ’s position in Australia and across Asia amplified by a summary of what’s happening in the world with the current funding crises in Europe and USA was well worth hearing and members left the meeting wiser about ANZ’s role in banking worldwide.
Gary Mason who has known and worked with Peter for many years was able to thank Peter on our behalf with an adroit summing-up in his vote of thanks,
TWITTER FROM THE BIRD
AUGUST MEETING
Please note that due to the unavailability of the 34th floor function room at 101 Queen St on this date the August meeting will be held on the following Thursday 18th August
ANZROC WEBSITE
Eamon Veaney is looking for photos etc of interest to our members, historically relating to social or sporting events associated with ANZ, ES&A, or previous merged banks.
Please forward any such photos to Eamon’s email address “ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. “ or by post via Ron Adams or Neville Pearson (18 Browning Drive Glen Waverley 3150). Photos deemed suitable will be included on the ANZROC Website for the interest and enjoyment of our members.
BOOK CLUB
Our Assistant Secretary Joan Nathan has shown interest in forming a Book Club within the ROC structure. Would members who may be interested in such involvement, or require further information, please contact Joan on ph: 9740 8001 or Neville Pearson ph: 9802 0187.
GEELONG TRAIN/LUNCHEON 8th SEPTEMBER
Please note that we need to know final acceptances as soon as possible to ensure adequate space is allocated on the train. To date we have approx 35 acceptances.
ANZ LADIES CLUB
An invitation has been extended to the ANZ Ladies Club for their members to join in some of the ANZROC outings such as the Geelong Train/Luncheon trip on Thursday 8th September. We warmly welcome their presence.
ANZ BANK/ES&A BANK FOOTBALL CLUB HISTORY
In order to preserve the proud history of the ANZ/ES&A Football Clubs, Brian Christensen, Bill (Jet) Jackson, Neville (Birdie) Pearson, Trevor Cookson (ES&A) and Kevin Mitchell spent considerable effort and time in the Amateur Football Association Archives, bars etc researching information. They have produced a 25 page document featuring the history from the establishment in 1954 (ES&A 1932) to 2001. Whilst the Club now plays under the name of Albert Park at oval 20 Albert Park, the ANZ/ES&A is firmly entrenched with a wide range of memorabilia in the club rooms and several current ANZ Bankers represented in the teams.
We have this document in computer format and if any past players/supporters etc desire a copy, please advise your email address to Neville (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and a copy will be forwarded
LETTERS
Les Ager emails his sincere thanks for the birthday card received from the President and members of the Club and his thanks to John for his special good wishes on Les reaching Honorary Membership. Les enjoyed several celebrations with family and friends to mark the occasion and he is happy to report he is in excellent health.
Wendy and Eric Black send thanks for the personal birthday wishes. They celebrated Eric’s 93rd with a dinner at home. Wendy says that they are both looking forward to setting off on a train trip to Darwin in July and will holiday there for a week. They will return home for a couple of days before driving to the Gold Coast in late July for their annual holiday in the sun over the Melbourne winter.
Heather Dalziel advises she is moving to Terang to live near her family in the country. Heather worked in and then ran the Staff Cafeteria on the 28th floor at Royal Bank Branch for many years before she retired.
Rodney Dark writing from Brisbane says thanks for the birthday wishes for his special birthday which was spent with wife Kerry and Jeff and Alison Cox at Palm Cove for an idyllic 7 days celebration. During dinner on the evening of his birthday he received calls from Kevin Watson in Perth, John Foley and Jeff Clarkin.
John Drummond sends his thanks to President Neville (of past football days) the Committee and members of ANZ ROC for the card sent for his birthday which arrived on the day. Thanks too to his former fellow worker Kathy Trace from their days in the 60’s at Bourke & King for her kind message on the card. John is enjoying good health and keeping his strength up for a 36 day London to Budapest holiday starting later this month.
Mike George was upset at the news of Denis Falkiner’s passing. Dennis was a good golfing mate and a good friend although he moved down to Rye a while ago so they did not see a lot of each other over recent months. However, they did have a game of golf and a post game drink recently.
Apart from that all is well with Mike and with the help of the medical profession he is managing his health and enjoying a bit of work, golf and tennis to keep him occupied.
Bernadette Hulbert reports that she and husband Wayne are in the midst of packing for their trip to Cape York due to leave on 17th July. She sends thanks for the Birthday wishes and it was much appreciated. They are looking forward to their latest 4wd trip which will see them away for about 2 months.
Bill Lanigan emails thanks for the ever reliable birthday wishes. Bill and his wife spent an interesting week in Jordan earlier this year and were to continue on to Egypt but that never happened.
Frank Marzin celebrated his birthday at Beletti Restaurant in Dandenong with family .Great food and excellent service. Frank is still working full time and looking at 1 -3 years to retirement.
He enjoys reading ANZROC news and the member’s stories of their past experiences and tales of their travels around the globe.
Serge McIntyre reports that he will be spending his birthday in Mauritius, Rodriguez and Reunion Islands for a month of rest and recreation.
Ken McNutt took the opportunity to thank the Club for birthday greetings for his 84th and in particular, for John Vanselow maintaining his exemplary contribution despite his recent accident. Ken hopes his recovery is continuing as expected. The past year has been relatively uneventful but Ken and wife Heather hope to be more adventurous in 2012 with a significant birthday and anniversary on the calendar.
Ray Murphy emails thanks for the Birthday Greetings and his birthday was again a happy occasion spent with wife Glenyce and the family in Anglesea. Birthdays for Ray are a time for reflection and the ANZ R.O.C. card and news of the Retired Officers of his era remind him of good and rewarding times spent in the employment of the Bank. Particularly the friendships made in Melbourne before leaving in 1965 to take up Branch management appointments .Frank Budd (June Newsletter) made mention of the "Scottie King & Lonsdale Sts Branch" now a strip club. Ray had a similar experience to Frank last year on his 80th boasting to his family of being Accountant there in 1957.That Building once housed a number of large accounts including the Sigma Group which to the excitement of the then State Manager Arnold Von Bertouch one day deposited 1 million Pounds. The manager Frank Mulligan was of small stature and wore a bowler hat. Ray can still recall the names of the Staff.
Geoff Murrell emails many thanks for the birthday greetings from the ROC. No. 72 celebrated quietly at home this year with all the family and very enjoyable.
Jeff Pitt emails that he is heading off to Italy to visit his first grandchild in Torino but will be back in Australia in time to listen to Peter Marriott’s presentation.
Tom Portelli sends thanks for the good wishes on the occasion of his recent birthday.
It was good to catch up with so many members at the East Ringwood (Maroondah Club) lunch.
Joe Romano emails thanks for the birthday card that arrived right on time. He will be going to Queensland shortly for recreation leave mainly to get away from the cold weather in Melbourne.
Joe is sure the cold weather will be waiting when he returns, but at least it's a break and hopefully will re-invigorate the old body.
Bruce Sanderson emails his thanks for the birthday card and the wishes contained therein for his "Special" day. Bruce had a most enjoyable celebration. Amongst the happenings he saw Love Never Dies at the Regent Theatre and was enthralled with the production. Its high standard can be taken from Andrew Lloyd Weber's statement that the Melbourne show eclipses the London production. The family took him to Guy Grossi’s Florentino restaurant on the following Saturday evening. To add to the excitement friends from Coffs Harbour who, "just happened to be in Melbourne" joined their table.
Miles Tiller writing on his 73rd says he had an enjoyable day and dined with his family including four grandsons. Miles has been having trouble with his sight over the past four months with a detached retina in his right eye. There is some progress however and a further operation in late June will hopefully allow him to regain sight sufficient to be able to drive again, Miles said he had received several phone calls from colleagues after our Newsletter article and he is very grateful for the calls.
Jim Trimble writes thanks for the reminder that he’s a year older. Its 28 years since he retired from ANZ. Jim says he is on the mend after heart surgery in March.
Chris Van Deur emails thanks for the birthday wishes. He is going through some major family issues with his mother and father both suffering illnesses and living in Sebastopol so trips from Cape Paterson to Sebastopol and back are a long drive in one day. The Desalination plant surrounds at Wonthaggi are all but flooded out after recent heavy rains. Locals are saying that this is the weather of old doing its 15-20 year cycle and others are asking why we need a desalination plant. There is lots of money in the area though being put to good use and pacifying the locals!! Even the local radio station-3mFM at Inverloch where Chris volunteers has been offered some much needed funding. That's 88.1/ 89.1/ and 89.5 on the FM dial if anyone is visiting the Bass Valley. And streaming at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - what a plug!!
John Vanselow reports that he is now home and progressing very well. John no longer has any pain in his hip and is able to carry out the exercises programmed by the Rehab Hospital and he will be able to visit the centre twice weekly for a more intensive program. John enjoyed the large card signed by those attending the meeting at 833 Collins Street and the nurses and visitors to the hospital were impressed that a club like ours maintains regular contact and communication with members. John will be back on “card duty” from August.
Roger Watkins writing on his 80th to thank the Club for the best wishes says he finds it hard to believe that as of now he and his wife Margaret have 4 adult children, 14 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Roger is hoping to keep up the family tradition of longevity as his 91 year old brother is still playing table tennis and has other sporting interests. An aunt and an uncle both lived more than 100 years. Margaret has undergone major heart surgery recently and Roger as her carer will find it difficult to attend our Club functions in the future.
Kevin Watson emailing from Perth on his 82nd says thanks for the birthday greetings sent by John and Lois Vanselow. John does a super job and Kevin was pleased that he included news of an old mate from London days. Kevin and his mate played cricket together in the Bank’s team in the London City competition. That of course is now ancient news and, as young people would say “it happened last century”.
AND Helen Bouch, Terry Brennan, Gordon Christensen, David Craig, Brian Day, Furio Frank, John Gunn, Vern Knuiksis, Jim Martin , Serge Nayna, Peter Norman, Louis Perrone, Mike Reilly, Brian Schafer, Roy Sloggett, Lyn Stevens, Chris Vise, Brian Wills
ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ANZ BANK RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (ROC) GEELONG LUNCHEON AND TRAIN TRIP THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2011
A further reminder that ANZROC will hold another luncheon meeting in regional Victoria for Members and their partners on Thursday 8th September 2011. This luncheon will be our September monthly ANZROC meeting and we encourage members in outlying areas and from Melbourne to attend. We have received acceptances from 35 members and partners mostly from the city. The luncheon will be held at the “Black Sheep” fully licensed restaurant which is located within the “National Wool Museum” building, on the corner of Moorabool Street and Brougham Street Geelong.
It is recommended that travel to the function be via “V Line” train travel, as parking around the Moorabool St/Brougham St area of Geelong is minimal and has a two hour limitation. Cost of such parking is $1.00 per hour
“V Line” have a service to Geelong, that leaves from the “V Line” Country platforms (Ground level at Spencer Street side of Southern Cross Railway Station) at 10.00am and arrives in Geelong at 10.55am. We would suggest that you arrive at the station around 9.30 to9.40am to enable us to travel as a group. For the return Journey there is a train departing Geelong Station at 3.29pm arriving Southern Cross railway Station at 4.33pm
It is proposed that we meet at the Restaurant around 11.30 am, with the view to ordering lunch at midday The Restaurant is preparing a suitable menu for the function with the cost anticipated within the range of $20 per person. Further information relative to the menu will be advised closer to the event
It would be appreciated if, on this occasion, members who will be undertaking the trip via “V Line” arrange their own train tickets from their local ‘manned’ railway station. Free Seniors/Pensioner train travel vouchers can be utilised for this event, however members are reminded that they need to take their vouchers to their local ‘manned’ railway station to obtain a “V Line” authorised ticket for such travel
To assist members, we will endeavour to provide transport to and from the Geelong Station to the luncheon venue for those members who would require such support to enable them to attend the venue. We would appreciate any assistance members can give in provision of transport should such be required
We are required to advise “V” Line 30 days prior to the luncheon date to enable “V Line” to ascertain if an additional carriage will be required. Therefore if you propose to travel by “V Line” please complete and return the following acceptance form to David Knuckey at PO Box 242 Dingley 3172 or by email to “ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ” by 8th August 2011. If travelling by car etc please complete and return the form by 25th August
The restaurant capacity for the luncheon is approx 70 and therefore allocations will be on a ‘first in’ basis
ACCEPTANCE SLIP
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB LUNCHEON/RAIL TRIP TO BE HELD AT THE “BLACK SHEEP” RESTAURANT GEELONG ON THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2011
Name:
Partners Name:
I/we will be attending the luncheon: Yes/No
I/WE WILL BE TRAVELLING BY TRAIN Yes/No
(Please remember to arrange your own rail travel ticket(s) in terms of above advices)
I would appreciate assistance with transport from Geelong Station to & from the luncheon: Yes / No
I/WE WILL BE TRAVELLING BY CAR Yes/No
I am able to assist with transport to & from Geelong station for members who require assistance: Yes / No
This acceptance slip can be emailed to David Knuckey at “ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.” “, or posted to David at:- PO Box 242 Dingley Vic 3172. Should you wish to telephone David, call: 9551 0414
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 10th November 2011: Alex Thursby CEO Asia Pacific Europe and America speaking on 34th Floor ANZ 100 Queen Street
Thursday 17th November Traralgon Golf Tournament:
Full details will be sent to members in September but mark your diaries for another great tournament.
NEXT MEETING
THURSDAY 18th AUGUST 2011 MEETING IN MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON :
Claire Hausler Head of Estate Planning ANZ Trustees will be speaking to us about investments, funds management and ANZ Group estate planning services available to members and their families. This will be an informative meeting of interest to most of us and we look forward to seeing a large attendance on the day.
If you intend to come to this meeting will you let me know by Phone 98210444 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by mail on the attached acceptance notice to Ron Adams PO Box 579, Malvern, Vic 3144, by Thursday 11th August 2011 to meet ANZ catering requirements and so that a list of attendees can be provided to the ANZ Reception Desk and the 34th Floor Reception Area.
NOTE THE CHANGED DATE TO 18TH AUGUST 2011
Ron Adams
Secretary
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ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 18th AUGUST 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, Malvern 3144 on 18th August commencing at 12 noon
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