ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB

(N.S.W.) ABN 19 337 817 538

Welcome to our June 2021 NEWSLETTER

Club Update. A big welcome to all members for our June Newsletter. We trust that all members are keeping safe & well, especially in Sydney Metro with these latest Covid-19 restrictions and stay at home orders we are currently experiencing. Please enjoy reading our June NL. Update on Club matters. Chatswood Hub Luncheon 15 June. The Club held its 2nd Hub Luncheon in Metro at Chatswood Business Club, held on 15th June. President Terry welcomed 36 members to the luncheon on the day. Apologies were received for the luncheon from:- Ken Dighton, Mike Cunneen, Ken Keen, Phil Newsome, Helen Mazar, Reg Smeaton, Sebastian Zammit. PRESIDENT TERRY’S REPORT. We have reached the half year mark for 2021 and I am pleased to report that it has been a much more active 1st half for the Club & members when compared with this time last year. During the past 6 months period we have enjoyed lunches in both the City Metropolitan Area and in several of our Regional Centres and have lunches & Christmas functions already planned for the 2nd half of the year, again in both Metropolitan Area & regional Centres. On behalf of the Committee, I would like to thank the Co-Ordinator’s in our Regional Centres for devoting a good deal of their time & energy in organising the various functions on behalf of Members within their geographic patch. This has enabled the Committee to maximise the number of Members who benefit from the continuous generous financial support provided by the ANZ Banking Group. Sadly. I advise that Jim Richardson is retiring as coordinator of the Newcastle Region due to health problems. We send our best wishes to Jim & thank him for his outstanding efforts over a long period. We look forward to catching up with Jim at future Newcastle lunches.

PRESIDENT Terry Auld 30 Christel Avenue Carlingford NSW 2118 Tel 9872-1672, M 0402-111-323. Tauld60@gmail.com

SECRETARY Graeme Bool 6 Jamberoo Place Bangor, NSW 2234, Tel. 95434337, 0427-125-327 Graemebool@outlook.com

HON. TREASURER Mike Cunneen 27 Leicester St Epping NSW 2121 Tel. 9876 6969, 0411 639 317 mikecunneen@optusnet.com.au

WELFARE OFFICER Phil Cohen P O Box 281 Ramsgate NSW 2217, Tel.0418-273-403 Cohen1@optusnet.com.au

EDITOR KEITH MORRIN 118 Birdwood Road Georges Hall NSW 2198 Tel 9724-5016 kandjmorrin@optusnet.com.au

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However, we are pleased to advice that a group of local members, being Ron Welsh OAM, Geoff Boyton, Ken Dighton & Cheryl Richardson now form the committee for the Newcastle Region. I am sure that we can look forward to a continuation of the excellent regular lunch events at Newcastle with this group in charge. “SOMEONE ONCE TOLD ME THAT THE BIGGEST ROOM IN THE WORLD IS THE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT” Your committee is working hard on IMPROVING the way we do things and organise events that will benefit & recognise a greater number of our members. One of the important objectives of ANZROC is to continually monitor the Health & Wellbeing of our Members & provide support if needed. I know I am stating the obvious when I say that we are an Ageing Membership and sometimes knowledge of a members health issues can slip through the cracks. With the retirement of our Legendary Welfare Officer, Ken Dighton, from this month the Committee has reviewed the expanding duties attached to the role of Welfare Officer & how best to manage the workload into the future. In this regard we have created 2 Welfare Officer posts and I am pleased to advise that Phil Cohen & Ron Miller have nominated to take on the new roles. We are in the process of finalising some new initiatives on how we contact & recognise our HONS & MEMBERS ON THE SICK LIST going forward & how we split these duties to gain the best outcome for our members and reduce the workload on our Welfare Officers. These will be announced to the greater membership over the next month. However, one simple request the committee makes of the broader club membership is that if you become aware of any of our fellow members having health issues, please refer the matter to either of our Welfare Officers. Sometimes, Family advise us and sometimes we pick up the issue through our regular contact with our HONS, but often neither happens and a second advice will help make sure we do not miss this important Club objective. In the body of our Newsletter are details of our recent lunches and of upcoming events that have so far been planned for the 2nd half of 2021. Our recent lunch at the Chatswood Business Club was well attended and everyone had a great day. We have had some great feedback, including recommendations that we utilise the venue again. Covid has placed restrictions on attracting members to our Metropolitan events. The Committee have chosen venues that are easy to access by Public Transport or have easy parking facilities & member safety is paramount at all times when making our decisions. Unfortunately, Covid will be a part of our life for a long time. Please consider returning to our organised lunches that are convenient to you and catching up with some old acquaintances. We would love to see you. Finally, we would welcome members recommendations of any venue they consider would suit our requirements. Please forward recommendations to Angelo Briganti at carpi1@bigpond.net.au Stay Safe Terry Auld President 2

Club Membership Application. We have recently updated the link on our web site with a new membership application. Application can now be completed online and emailed to Club Secretary for processing. So please if you have friends or know of any retired ANZ staff who are not members of the Club, please encourage them to join, by filling in the application form online. Process is easy & simple and we are always seeking new members. Bereavements.

HILZINGER Marjorie Belle (nee Lee) 24.6.1922 - 28.5.2021 Marjorie was the widow of our deceased member Eric.

Notice from funeral notice in SMH:

Loving wife of Eric (deceased). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Vicki, Judy and Gil.

Adored grandmother of Elisse, Kurt, Ryan and Scott.

Devoted great grandmother of Rosie, Violet, Tom, Anna, Luke, Joel, Lee, Tyra, Sophie and Jake.

Aged 98 Years. Always In Our Hearts.

A private cremation has taken place.

Sincere condolences to all Marjorie’s family from Club members.

Lance Phillis Sadly, we have been informed by his son, James, that our member Lance Phillis passed away on 19 June aged 86 years. Lance had a very long and distinguished career in ANZ, commencing in 1952 up until he retired on 27 July 1990 after 38 years service. He was well known & respected by colleagues who worked with him during his time in ANZ. James provided us with the following brief resume of his father’s service in ANZ. Dad spent his entire working life with the bank, commencing on 28 July 1952 at the age of 17 at the Hunter & Bolton St, Newcastle Branch as a Junior Probationer. He joined permanent staff on 28 January 1953, and worked his way up to become Accountant/Teller in Narromine on 9 April 1959. He was then posted to Balgowlah in Sydney as Officer-in-charge on 6 June 1962 and then held a series of Accountant roles at Gordon, Dee Why, Pitt & Hunter and King & George Sts before becoming Assistant Manager at Haymarket on 13 August 1975, and then Manager Gordon in 1977. This was followed by Manager York & Erskine Sts in 1983, Manager Lending Inspection 1987 and he retired on 27 July 1990. James said life had been a challenge for his father, and he had battled many illnesses over more than a decade after having an initial stroke in 2008. Funeral arrangements for Lance as advised by the family were: Family decided that his funeral was to be a private only graveside ceremony which was held on Friday morning 25 June 2021. Friends and relatives were then invited to join his family afterwards for a wake held in his memory held at the Warringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street North Manly.

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Sincere condolences to all of Lance’s family from Club members. RIP Lance.

Carl Fleming.

Sadly, we have been advised that our member Carl Fleming passed away on 17 June, aged 87 years.

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was the brother of our member David Fleming. He retired from ANZ at Macksville and elected to live there. He retired as manager Berrigan but prior to that spent a good stint on audit staff.

Carl would be well remembered by members who worked with him or knew him during his ANZ service.

Extract from Funeral Notice in Daily Telegraph 23/06/21.

Fleming , Carlyle Courtney ‘Carl’ Late of Macksville and formerly Paddington. Beloved son of Claire & Tom (both dec). Much loved brother of Valda (dec),

Yvonne and David. Loving father of 6, grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Aged 87 years

A funeral

service for Carl was held at:-

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Macksville

on Thursday 24th June, 2021 at 2.30pm followed by private cremation.

Sincere condolences to all his family from Club members.

RIP Carl.

New Members.

Great to see 2 new members join the Club during the last month.

Stephen Bynon

Steve had 35 years service in ANZ from 1984 to early 2019. Mainly in the Illawarra district.

A big welcome to Steve and look forward to seeing you soon.

Anthony O’Brien.

Anthony had 33 years service in ANZ from 1982 to 2015 and he would be well known to a lot of members from his time in the Bank.

A big welcome also to Anthony.

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JULY BIRTHDAYS

Colin BREWER 3rd Brian MANUEL 16th Angelo BRIGANTI 7th Shelby MILLS 14th Polly CHING 6th Steve MITCHELL 24th Barry COGLE 4th Colleen MORAN 8th Paul CROWE 17th John NALDER 9th Steve CUNNEEN 25th Terry O'ROURKE 31st Brian DAVIS 30th Bob PARSONS 8th Graham EWING 19th Colin ROGERS 28th Elizabeth GAUL 4th Graeme RUDD 14th Geoff HAMILTON 5th John RYAN 15th Wal (Walter) HARDY 12th Stuart SHINER 27th Barry HARRIS 17th Carolyn SKEEN 9th Bill HURWORTH 1st Pat WALSH 12th Keith LONG 19th Max WATT 21st Roland LUKE 30th Neil WESTACOTT 12th

THE HONS

Trevor ADAMS 19th Rodney KAY 22nd Ian AULD 26th Leo McCULKIN 12th Allan AYLWARD 29th Lindsay McFADYEN 10th Ray BALL 14th Dan MORIARTY 10th (Robert) Barry BOOTH 28th Neil MURRAY 4th John BURKE 25th John READING 16th Tony CARTER 16th David SCHULZ 30th Alan EDMONDS 27th Harold TILLEY 14th Ray GREENWAY 11th Reg TUXFORD 3rd Aub HYNDES 4th Brian WHITE 19th Paul JACKA 7th

(Robert) Barry Booth and Paul Jacka are the latest "Julians" to achieve the rank of "Hon". Welcome to you both

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Nostalgia This article was sent in by our Web Master Peter Goreman.

Peter commented as follows:- In gratefulness to a wonderful banker and a wonderful Bank! I wrote elsewhere about my time with the ANZ Bank - see http://athomeatriverbend.blogspot.com/2015/07/send-me-something.html - which shaped my future like no other period in my life, My two years with the ANZ Bank gave me the time to complete my accountancy studies (by correspondence with the HEMINGWAY ROBERTSON INSTITUTE; they also gave correspondence courses for the Bankers' Institute examinations; remember them?) and to start my new

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career in chartered accounting, first in New Guinea and then farther afield. The late Mr Robert Reid, the then manager of the ANZ Bank in Canberra Civic, hired me as a youngster, fresh off the boat from Germany, and gave me the chance of a new start in a new country. He even gave me, two years later and totally against bank policy, this personal reference to help me on my way. I will forever owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Mr Reid and the ANZ Bank! Sent in by Glen Fitzpatrick. Following a recent family trip through South Australia.

Glen commented as follows:- Hi Graeme, I hope that you and the family are all well. Just flew back on Saturday from a 4 month caravaning trip through South Australia where we discovered some amazing places and met some fantastic people. On our return to our daughters place in the Barossa we detoured through Snowtown, the site of "The bodies in the barrels" murders, a bit macabre I know. I was speaking with a lady at the post Office who turned out to be the daughter of an ex ANZer from SA, Robert Howell, who was instrumental in the revival of the old English Scottish and Australian Bank branch at Snowtown, see attached picture. We were later talking to a chap at the local Mens Shed who asked if we would like to visit the Bank SA where the infamous barrels were stored with the bodies, we agreed and he called his friend who now owns it who agreed to open it up for us to take a look, Photos attached of this also. It was a very eerie feeling being in there I can tell you. The new owner installed the plaque above the strongroom. Perhaps this or some may be of interest to ANZROC readers. Hope to catch up in the not too distant future. Kind regards Glenn

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Correspondence from Members On Ian Foote. Phil Newsome wrote:- I was sad to hear the passing of Ian Foote. I spent 8 years of my ANZ life in Tamworth and Footie was there all that time in Lending or Lending Support roles.. A good man. My sympathy to Narelle and his family Phil Newsome On Lance Phillis. Ian Jarratt wrote. Hello Graeme, Remember Lance well, respected member of the Bank and a good guy. Ray Brennan wrote:- A good man, good banker. Lance could always be relied upon. I really appreciated his no nonsense approach to life. Judith Willis wrote:- I had a great shock when I opened mail to find an old friend of mine has passed. I knew Lance from work I had started in 1950 - old Bank of Australasia and I remember seeing him there at one stage. I am pretty sure also that we went to the same church which was then across the road from where I lived in Cromwell St. I remember his face. Like most of us in the Bank we moved around quite a bit but it for me has stood me personally in good stead. I'm sure it did for Lance. My sincere condolences to his family. I will let a few other friends know as well. Farewell Lance. R.I.P. Arthur Crittenden wrote:- I recall Lance from my days in Newcastle and later Sydney where our paths crossed several times during our careers. Happy times prevailed always, Lance was a dedicated banker always friendly and receptive, I. Am sure will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to Lance's Family and friends. Geoff Minett wrote:- Thank you Graeme regarding Lance.. I worked with him at Manly Branch when he was OIC at Balgowlah in 1962 and me as a young recruit Lance helped me immensely and was a wizard on balancing daily ledgers and monthly extractions. He gave me many equations regarding transpositions, divisions by nine etc. Liked a beer, as did we all, and limited himself to 1 schooner a day, being newly married. Kind regards Geoff Minett Ken Dighton wrote:- I knew Lance when he was Manager Gordon. I was at Wyong, also in Hornsby/Central Coast Area. He and I used to be a united front against the then Area Manager. Sorry to read of LANCE ‘s passing always enjoyed his company played many good rounds of golf back in the old days. One of the good guys. RIP

John Piper wrote:- Sorry to read of LANCE ‘s passing always enjoyed his company played many good rounds of golf back in the old days. One of the good guys. RIP

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Ron Miller wrote:-

Thanks Graeme Sorry news indeed. Ron Miller On Carl Fleming. Roy Crawford wrote:- Am saddened to hear of Carl’s passing, another loss from my early days on the road with a memorable bunch of internal auditors. Carl was a big congenial man and good company with a glass in his hand at the local watering hole. RIP. Roy Crawford

Ken Dighton wrote:-

I spoke with Carl Fleming last August when he was 87, and he said he expected to make 97! Perhaps tongue in cheek, but probably consistent with the Fleming Family humour.

Reg Smeaton wrote:-

I was Operations Officer Wagga while Carl was at Berrigan, so had a fair bit to do with him and he was always easy to get along with and a likeable bloke. Ron Miller wrote:- Thanks Graeme Sorry news indeed. Ron Miller

UPCOMING FUNCTIONS DATES.

CANBERRA Albert has confirmed the following date for Canberra Mid Year function

Date: Friday, 16th July 2021 Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm Place: Harmonie German Club of Canberra 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, NARRABUNDAH Cost: $20 (only) per head

Contacts for bookings & details:-

Bob Dyer - Phone: 0417 580 759, Email: rdyer@bigpond.net.au Albert Orszaczky - Phone: 0414 616 230, Email: orszo@bigpond.com . Wagga Wagga. Kevin Cameron has advised dates for the remaining 2 Wagga luncheons in 2021.

14 August 11 December

All at Wagga Wagga RSL Club at 12 noon.

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Far North Coast. Again early advice from Brian Rawle on scheduled next function in Ballina. A date has been booked for THE FAR NORTH COAST LUNCHEON Thursday 21st October 2021. Would it be possible to hear from members who would be interested in attending please. More details closer to the time. Please contact Brian Rawle phone 0266189197 or email elwarmb@gmail.com. Newcastle Date for the Newcastle Christmas function has tentatively been set for 28th October and details will be

confirmed & advised by Co-Ordinator’s closer to the date. Stay tuned. Members in these Country Centres please support Co-Ordinator’s when functions are arranged in your district.

THE APPRENTICE CHEF

TAFE 731-695 HARRIS STREET, ULTIMO NSW. It’s on again. After our disappointing cancellation in 2020 due to COVID 19, the programme that provided such great enjoyment in past years, has recommenced. This is our Traditional Partners Lunch and will be fully funded by Our Club. It is limited to a total Number of 40. We have been able to secure our booking for TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST 2021. The Minister for Good Times is awaiting the paperwork and details of menu, upon which bookings will open. Please Stand By!!!!! ( No Goat will be on the Menu)

MEMBERS WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. Attached in pdf format is our message to all members and invitation to send in your stories & photos, so we can put these in monthly newsletters and of course share with other Club members. We attach a link for those who receive NL online which will also be included in email sent by Club Secretary Graeme that NL is online for reading. For members who receive hard copy of NL, the flyer will be attached as last page when posted.

ANZROC NSW DL

Flyer.pdf Members please enjoy the read and stay safe & look after yourself & family during these concerning times again with Covid-19

ANZ Banking Group Retired Officers' Club (NSW)

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Chatswood Hub Luncheon. A great luncheon was enjoyed by those members present, and a few photos were taken on the day. Photos are also up on our Web Site for viewing.

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