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RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (NSW)

PRESIDENT

Phil. Newsome 2 Glenview St.,

Dapto, 2530

4262 5047

hmazar@

optusnet.com.au

SECRETARY

Reg. Smeaton 48 McKenzie Ave.

Wollongong 2500

4228 6951

reg.kini@

bigpond.com

TREASURER

Mike Cunneen P.O. Box 2269,

Carlingford Court

2118

9876 6969

mikecunneen@

optusnet.com.au

EDITOR

Alex Morgan PO Box 751

Narrabeen 2101

9970 8668

0418 265108

aamorgan8@

gmail.com

WELFARE OFFICER

Ken Dighton PO Box 16

New Lambton 2305

0423 104 389

kendighton

@ bigpond.

com

Welcome to our Novenber 2015 NEWSLETTER anzroc.blogspot.com.au

SECRETARYS’ REPORT 16th November 2015. President Phil welcomed 49 members, including “not seen for a while” Joe Van Dam, Chris Wheeler and Robert Ziems, and new member on the day Beverley Shaw ! A warm welcome to Beverly, and also to new Member, Robert ( Bob) Primmer of Coffs Harbour.

Phil’s welcome was followed by the Loyal Toast.

Apologies…. Were received from: John Ball, Noel Bowmer, Phil Cohen, Alf Evans, Ron Hargrave, Paul Jepson, Ken and Dorothy Johnston, Rodney Kay, Ken Keen, Stuart Kitching, Alf McDermott, Phil Minett, and Geoff Taylor TREASURERS REPORT

Treasurer Mike gave a detailed Report on last months’ pluses and minuses, and again convinced us that we are financially sound! BIRTHDAY WISHES

VP Graeme extended good wishes to our Birthday folk attending, Ken Dighton, Alex Morgan, Joe VanDam, Sharyn Sargeant, Barry Smith and Robert Ziems, ******************************************************

November 2015 WELFARE REPORT: Ken Dighton – Welfare Officer

Tony Brown – Denis Lickley reports that Tony has had some major surgery recently. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to make contact with him. We hope your recuperation is progressing well Tony.

Denis Lickley – he has finished treatment but there is still a scheduled visit to the specialist pending. He’s feeling much better, and expects to be at the November lunch (he was!).

Peter Rutledge – Peter is back in Bowral Hospital for another operation on his right hip. Members may recall that he had not long had a similar operation this time last year. Good luck this time around Peter for successful surgery and a quick and lasting recovery.

Peter Dawson – he is still on his treatment program for melanoma but it has been complicated by problems with his thyroid. Peter is feeling the effects of the treatment but he is keeping positive.

Ray Brennan – he continues to improve after major surgery for a tumour, in fact his latest medico report is excellent. Ray extends his thanks for all the good wishes he has received from members/former colleagues during his very difficult period over the past several months.

Arthur Bown – he has mobility issues and has been moved to a nursing home, but his wife Betty hopes it is temporary. Arthur is otherwise well and both he and Betty hope he will be back at home soon. Best wishes Arthur (and Betty).

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Alf McDermott, John Ball and Ron Hargrave are all not in the pink at the moment, hence their apologies for not attending today’s meeting.

I made contact with the following people, who enjoy the esteemed title of Honorary Member, to check up on them in their birthday month and to extend birthday wishes:

Olive Bourke (89) – Olive said “old age is catching up with me, but I’m fighting fit”. She has moved into hostel accommodation which is not quite the same as living at home, but she is getting on with it. Best wishes for the year ahead Olive (it’s a big birthday next year!)

Noel Bowmer (81) – Noel told me he has “been a bit crook, but he is alive”. He doesn’t think he is up to taking the trip into Sydney City at the moment but he is coming good and hopes to join us in our 2016 activities.

Ron Bracken (81) – Ron is fit and well, having recently completed a 1-month caravan trip. We caught up with him at the Newcastle lunch last month, and we will be able to do the same at our Christmas lunch.

Lloyd Guthrey (81) – this is the text of an email I received from Lloyd: “Thanks for the good wishes Ken. Both my wife Jan and myself are in good health with no major problems. I am now fully retired but keep myself busy with bowls and several lunch groups. Will be in Sydney for Christmas with family but unfortunately not for a ROC meeting. Please pass on my best wishes to all”.

John Hudson (87) – he is feeling quite well at present. He’s still at his long-time home but maintaining the large yard and negotiating the elevation is getting to be more difficult. Downsizing is probably the answer but moving is a daunting prospect.

Phil Myers (83) – I had to leave Phil a phone message. We hope that you continue to keep well Phil and that you have a great birthday and year ahead.

Alison Murphy (81) – Alison has not been particularly well of late, but she has very much appreciated hearing from some former work colleagues recently. She is looking forward to a really good 82nd year. Alison said she enjoys reading our Newsletter (thank you Alison).

Col Rolla (85) – I had to leave good wishes in a phone message for Col. However, I had a chat with him recently at the Newcastle end-of-year lunch and he was in fine fettle. We wish you a happy 86th year ahead Col.

Barry Smith (81) – according to Wilhelmina, the lovely wife of our Club stalwart and life member, Barry is very well – so well in fact that he was at “the club” when I phoned (I gathered this is a regular occurrence!). Wil. said that she expected Barry to be at our lunch (he was, and his joke was well received) .

Geoffrey Cox (82) – he is “hanging in there” in spite of quite a few health issues over the past year or so. He is incapacitated to a large extent but his four daughters are in reasonably close proximity which is a great help. Best wishes Geoff

Jim Bickerton (80) – Jim celebrated his milestone birthday in fine style at home with more than 40 relatives and friends. He is fit and well and enjoys a regular game of bowls.

Ray Crompton (80) – Ray is “going along OK” following treatment for stomach cancer in 2004, and he is enjoying life on the North Coast. He celebrated his birthday with family.

Bill Horton (80) – Bill said he is fit and well and he keeps busy playing golf a couple of times a week, going to the gym, and doings things with his grandchildren.

John Leaver (80) – he is “pretty well”, and he has a rewarding involvement with his local Probus Club and Anglican Church. Family activities also keep him occupied. I mentioned to him that I was celebrating my 1st anniversary as a Novacastrian – he countered by saying that he joined ANZ at Hunter and Brown Streets branch in 1952 (what more could I say?)

I was unable to contact Ivan Briggs (phone number no longer connected) – does anyone have current contact details for Ivan? Bestwishesbestwishesbestwishes

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A Scotsman and his wife walked past a swanky new restaurant. "Did you smell that food?" she asked. "It’s absolutely delightful!" Being a 'kind-hearted Ex Banker Scotsman, he thought, "What the heck..., I'll treat her." So, they walked past it again........ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SOCIAL NOTES:

Organisers Extrordinaire…..Gwen and Ian And The Winners are!!!!

The “Doc” Wilson Memorial Bowls Day was held at the Club Umina on 11th November 2015. Numbers were up on the previous inaugural year with 30 bowlers having a great day out – some good and some very bad bowls, good company and a good meal and after event social gathering that made the day - Organized by Ian and Gwen Jarratt the day went without a hitch, thanks to them and also to the two volunteers from the UBC John Hall and Ron Austin for filling in the team vacancies so that we could actually run an event for all our members to participate. The Trophy was taken out by Warwick Lyons, John Hall, Phil Newsome, and Ken Dighton, ( see photo above) and was presented to Ken D for safe keeping and bragging rights! No swabs were taken at the time as the vanquished meekly accepted their loss. Ian Jarratt gave a favourable report on the event at our luncheon. Ed. Comments…Pop this event in your Diary for next year..a truly enjoyable fun day for all, especially for us non bowlers, who were taught how to laugh at our efforts…and a wonderful way to remember “Doc”.!!! 7th December 2015 ANZROC (NSW) Luncheons. Our next function will be the Christmas Cocktails event at ANZ Centre, Level 25, 242 Pitt Street commencing at Noon. This event is limited to 120 guests and has been fully subscribed since September. There are people on a waiting list so any member that advised their intention to attend and are for some reason no longer able to do so, please let Secretary Reg Smeaton know so that he can fill the vacancy from the standby list.

18th January 2015 Our next Monthly Luncheon…. will be held usual time on the 18th January 2016 at 11:45 am. This is a great way to catch up; for the uninitiated, it is highly recommended for those whom enjoy a social gathering with good company and a very satisfactory meal. Our very regular attendees must enjoy the day, as they are increasing in number, so come along and see what you have been missing! No booking is required for this event. Contact Reg, Alex or Ann for info! 12th December 2015 Wagga Wagga chapter are to hold their annual Christmas function at the RSL Wagga Wagga at 12:00 noon. Kevin Cameron is again co-ordinating the event. Contact details are 02 6922 4575 or Jannette.cameron@bigpond.com.au

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18th December 2015 Canberra chapter Christmas gathering at 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm at the Royal Canberra Golf Club Bentham Street (Westbourne Woods) YARRALUMLA ACT at a cost of $50.00 per person. Smart casual dress required (denim or sneakers not permitted). See the Blog site for full details.

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Golf Day

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL FRED BANNISTER MEMORIAL TROPHY including DICK KOSTRUBIEC MEMORIAL SHIELD TO BE HELD MONDAY 7th MARCH,2016 Location; Port Kembla Golf Course.

Entry Fee $40 Lunch only$20 Competition: 4 man Ambrose

Hit off: 8.00am shotgun Registration & Coffee 7.15am ENTRIES CAN BE FROM INDIVIDUALS, OR FROM TEAMS. BOOK EARLY WITH BRIAN IF YOU WANT A GOLF CART(20only). BOOKINGS!!!!!!! Phil Newsome Brian White Phone: 42 849488 Phone: 42 625047 hmazar@optusnet.com.au brianjoanw@yahoo.com.au

Slightly Off Jokes of the Week…… Paddy says to Mick, "I'm getting circumcised tomorrow." Mick says, "I had that done when I was a FEW days old." Paddy asks, "Does it Hurt?" Mick says, " Well, I couldn't walk for 18 months.." ohdearohdearohdear

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Ken ABRAHAMS 15th Ella KING 1st Gillian ARMSTRONG 28th Graham KIRCHNER 5th John BECROFT 24th Jerry KORNACKI 24th Phil BIBLE 8th Michael LETHERBARROW 31st Anna CARNIATO 26th Bob McELROY 12th Cheryl DEAN 22nd Keith MORRIN 2nd Bernadette DONNELLY 14th Rod PROSSER 11th Bob DUFF 29th Heather RIACH 16th Judy ELLIOTT 9th Jim RICHARDS 29th Craig FORDER 4th Cheryl RICHARDSON 27th Noel FOX 6th Laurie SAINSBURY 20th Ian GARDNER 21st Tony SCHEMBRI 28th Allan GIBSON 3rd Geoff SHERWOOD 1st Noel GUILLAUME 25th Peter SMITH 14th Tony HARDMAN 8th John SNELLING 31st Chris HARRIS 28th Ian STEWART 20th Tony HAYNES 18th Steve TRIFFITT 7th Colin KEEGAN 6th Peter VALE 24th

THE “HONS”

Ray ALLEN 2nd Bob McEWAN 17th Noel CHIE 24th Peter MURRAY 5th Arthur CRITTENDEN 16th David SCOTT 30th Noel DIROU 28th Jeff STAVERT 3rd Rod FRAZER 11th Karl WARREN 31st Noel HALL 19th Theo YARDLEY 28th Bill KYNASTON 29th Congratulations to the following who join the ‘Hons’ this month: Rod FRAZER, Noel HALL & Karl WARREN

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Robyn BATE 24th John LIPCZYNSKI 5th Noel BOTTRELL 22nd Dick MATTRESS 13th David BRAIDWOOD 21st Ross McKIMM 1st Margaret CLUNEY 11th Paul McLACHLAN 7th Greg CROAN 19th Ken McPHERSON 2nd Ray CROUCHER 23rd Eric MYATT 8th Rosalie DERRICK 19th Irene NORRIS 22nd Brian DIGBY 29th Nick OGLESNEFF 16th Marina EYEINGTON 8th George ORTIZ 14th Glen FITZPATRICK 20th Susie PANG 16th

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Graham FRANKLIN 16th Barry PATEMAN 29th Barry GIBSON Marsfield) 10th Bruce PHILPS 7th Barry GIBSON (Ocean

Shores) 24th Bob ROSS 26th

John GRANT 2nd Ian ROWLEY 22nd Val GRIFFIN 16th Tony ROWLEY 19th Warren HADLEY 27th Graham SCARLETT 16th John HARRIS 14th Craig SMITH 21st John HILLARD 17th Brian THOMPSON 22nd Warren HUDSON 26th Ian TREDINNICK 31st Annette IRELAND 29th Col WALKER 10th Bob JENNINGS 22nd Bob WATSON 20th Bob JONES 13th Bob WILKINSON 8th Annette IRELAND 29th Ross WILLIAMS 5th Julie LAYCOCK 7th Cathy WOODWARD 30th

THE “HONS” Harry BROOKES 29th Dick HUGHES 10th Doug CANAVAN 24th Trevor LECK 16th Betty BROWN 21st John McANELLY 8th Gordon CRAWFORD 29th Rita PURVES 10th Alan DEVESON 19th Ross RICHARDS 8th Pam DEWHURST AM 11th Allan SEAR 5th Phil DURNEY 23rd Charles ROSS 16th Keith GOODWIN 24th Marion SINCLAIR 3rd Congratulations to the NEW ‘HONS’ this month: Betty BROWN, Phil DURNEY & Allan SEAR. Yes..there are two months of Birthdays published….take advantage of a Free Lunch in January!!! …………………………………Happybirthdayhappybirthdayhappybirthdaytoyouall…………………………………………………….

For those of you without email, this is how your Newsletter gets mailed out….note coffee, tea, biscuits, great room, wonderful view….From left: Noel Bottrell, Ken Byatt, Graeme Bool, President Phil, Alex Morgan, Mike Cunneen, Ann Morgan, and Reg Smeaton is behind the Camera. Need a selfie, Reg!

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A Maintenance Matter A hotel guest calls the front desk and the clerk answers, "May I help you?" The woman says, "Yes, I'm in room 858. You need to send maintenance to my room immediately. I'm having an argument with my husband and he says he's going to jump out the window." The desk clerk says, "I'm sorry madam, but that's a personal matter." The woman replies: "Listen you idiot. The window won't open... and that's a maintenance matter!"

Extracts from Letters Received…… From Arthur Crittenden, whose email was incorrectly recorded for several months. Sorry Arthur!! “Thank you Reg. I have now caught up with past newsletters---so much news and some sad ones too. Last week I visited Canberra after some 20 years absence. I worked in a couple of branches there. The change is amazing...Worst of all was my second last branch, University Avenue, It was then known as, it IS NOW A PUB on ground floor, and even more, the whole building is now owned by a very close friend and onetime customer of the branch, the friend being one of the purpose items of my Canberra visit. I much appreciate your Committee and look forward to the Anzroc News - thus keeping up with the memories for friends and workmates. My best wishes to all concerned” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With thanks to Ian Auld!................... Aphorism………………………. - a short, pointed sentence that expresses a wise or clever observation or a general truth. 1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow. 2. Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail. 3. If you don't have a sense of humour you probably don't have any sense at all. 4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs. 5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water. 6. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks? 7. No one has more driving ambition than the teenage boy who wants to buy a car. 8. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity. 9. No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning. 10. I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap 11. Be careful about reading the fine print there's no way you're going to like it. 12. The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket. 13. Do you realise that, in about 40 years, we'll have old ladies running around with tattoos? 14. Money can't buy happiness but somehow it's nicer to cry in a BMW than in a Ford. 15. After 65, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you're probably dead. 16. Always be yourself .People that matter don't mind and the ones that mind don't matter. 17."POLITICIANS AND NAPPIES SHOULD BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON"

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From AHQ Growth Segments Support. – Recently Staff Banking announced a new offer of a 1% p.a. discount off the advertised Standard Variable rates for eligible home loans and residential investment loans, available for new and existing eligible loans.

Where possible, ANZ has tried to identify Retired Officers with existing loans that are eligible for this new offer and apply the new benefit. Retired Officers have been sent a letter in the mail notifying them that ANZ has adjusted the interest margin discount on their loan account.

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To check your current home loan details, including the interest rate, refer to transaction details on your most recent Loan Statement, or log on to Internet Banking, click on your home loan, and select the ‘account details’ tab where you can review: product type; interest rate indicator; applicable interest rate p.a. Note: The interest rate shown in the applicable interest rate field includes your discount. E.g. If the advertised Variable Rate for your home loan type is 5.38% p.a. and your rate in the applicable interest rate field is 4.38% p.a. then a 1% p.a. discount has been applied. Check ANZ.com for current interest rates. Email/ telephone Editor Alex if you would like to see the relevant Notice. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

And another Item of Interest: I have been handed an Original Copy of the Pre-Merger Bank of Australasia Dinner Attendance List which was held at Chatswood on 14th September 1951. It will appear on a Link on our Newsletter Blog site. If any Snail mail folk are interested, contact me and I will mail you a copy. Ed. …………………………………………………… A thousand thanks to Life Member Noel for filling in for me for two Editions whilst Ann and I had a long short break ………………………………………………………………… ‘Til next month…thanks for reading the News….stay Well, and keep Smiling!!!!! **************************************************** Thanks to Heather Riach for the photos of S(P&H) ReUnion…..and of Marion Sinclair. Happy Birthday 3rd January Marion!!!! From all at ANZROC (NSW)

AnnetteAppleton (Gold Coast) - Dian Cary SW Rocks. Marion and Heather 9 September 2015 Below, Anna (Bodikain) Tateossian with sister Araxi Nalbandian and Heather R.