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Australian Broadcasting Corporation Reunion Club – Victoria – Inc.
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PATRON: Stephen Murray
National Mgr Production,
APR / MAY /JUN 2019
Studios & Locations TV
Volume 42 No 2
T HE Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club was
once again the venue for our AGM on 20th
The Chairman, Johnnie Walker then addressed the
meeting and said he was happy to be back and
February and, as last year, was a great success—75 continuing on as Chairman. He discussed the events
attended (same as last year). Those that drove man- relating to his illness in Paris, and thanked the
aged to find parking nearby despite its scarcity. Committee for their support and work during the year.
O Champers, beer and soft drinks along with finger
John Backman then advised that all the Committee
food were served on arrival at 11.00 and much members were happy to continue on and that Pat
socialising took place. Acting Chairman, John Kenny had accepted continuing as Auditor. There was
Backman, opened the meeting at 12.00 and welcomed
everyone, whereupon Secretary Carol read the apol-
ogies.
The Assistant Treasurer, David Rolfe presented
the financial statement on behalf of the Treasurer,
Barbie Mathiesen. David gave a humorous rendition
of the report explaining the figures to the meeting.
The Secretary, Carol Simpson-Bull then presented
the Chairman’s Report on behalf of the Chairman,
Johnnie Walker, who, although present, was still
recuperating from his recent illness.
Carol mentioned that there are 336 members in the
Club and that nine new members were recruited in
2018. She informed the meeting that the following
members passed away: Paul Cleveland, Maurice Chairman Johnny Walker at the AGM. Seated (visible) are Carol
Simpson-Bull, Lou Walker, John Backman & Cheryl Threadgold.
Lockie, Bob Flack, Bob Forster, Adrian Cahill,
Robyn Harvey, Terry Mitchell and Ron Place. an extra nomination for the Committee from Cheryl
The Club had held eight functions in 2018 and also Threadgold OAM who was duly elected. Due to
four studio tours of Southbank. The events planned Johnnie Walker’s health problems, Cheryl will take
for 2019 were outlined and highlighted. Carol on a role as Deputy Chairman. She was then invited
thanked Tiffany & Linton Bryant for opening their to take over the chair for the remainder of the meeting.
home in Viewbank for the Club’s annual BBQ which The luncheon main course consisted alternatively
would once again be held in November this year. The of a large juicy steak with vegetables and delicious
Annual Christmas Luncheon for 2019 will be held at
the RACV on Friday, 6 December. “ more than 16 prizes ”
fish and chips. The bar prices for drinks to accompany
the meal were extremely reasonable. After the sale of
raffle tickets (profits from which will help to sub-
sidise various future events), the raffle, offering more
than 16 prizes, was drawn with the help of Graham
Fettling, Barbie Mathiesen and Carol Simpson-Bull.
Major prizes consisted of various dining vouchers
each won by worthy recipients. (Bruna Niblett won a
$100 voucher for Milano’s and Margaret Wischusen
won a $100 voucher for Café 57 in Pinewood.)
The top prize of one-night’s accommodation for
two at the RACV in the city with full breakfast and
parking valued at $269 was won by Michael Taft. The
day finished with desserts for which we were ushered
into an adjacent room in order to make our selection
The 2019 Committee: Jo Maxian, Allan Hiscock (hidden), from a smorgasbord of fruit salad, pavlova, and a
Helen Hiscock, Bruna Niblett, Cheryl Threadgold, David
Rolfe, John Backman, Barbie Mathiesen, Johnnie Walker, variety of rich cakes. All in all, a most happy and
Carol and Ken Simpson-Bull, Tiffany Bryant (at the AGM). successful day.
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COMI NG EVENTS
TRAMBOAT CRUISE (TBC)
There is plenty of street parking nearby, or catch bus
Thursday 11th April
600, 922 or 923 from Sandringham or 600, 922 or
THERE may still be a few places available for the “Next 923 from Cheltenham Station (heading for South-
Stop the Pub” cruise around Victoria Harbour and up land) which stop outside Black Rock House.
Maribyrnong River in the famous Tramboat, but book-in We meet at Black Rock House, 34 Ebden Ave-
quickly. nue, Black Rock (off Beach Road) at 10.00 for the
There will be morning tea served along the way and Devonshire Tea (served at 10.15) followed by a tour
a main-course lunch (with a choice of four dishes) at of the House.
the pub “Anglers Tavern” all included in the price. An optional extra (at no further cost) is an
We meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 departure at Shed 9, outdoor talk by a marine environment expert, Ray
Central Pier, Victoria Harbour, Docklands (opposite Lewis OAM at 2.15pm at Ricketts Point. Walk along
the Channel 7 Studios which is at the back of Marvel, the cliff top to Ricketts Point at 1.45pm or drive to
formerly Etihad, Stadium) just opposite the “Cow in the Ricketts Point (parking fee applies). If inclement
Tree”. weather, the talk would be at the Beaumaris Yacht
Catch the No 86 tram from corner Bourke and Club. Then we can have ice-cream or coffee at
Spencer Street to Docklands, alight at stop D2 and Ricketts point Tea House at own expense.
walk back to Shed 9. Note: To learn more about Black Rock House, or
Late Bookers: Please ring Carol on 9561 4124 to get more info about how to get there, visit their web
let us know you are coming. site at https://www.blackrockhouse.org.au/
COST: Members $54. Guests $56. COST: Members $10. Guests $15.
HOW TO BOOK: Details on page 4. HOW TO BOOK: Details on page 4.
TYABB COACH TRIP (TCT) MID-YEAR LUNCHEON AT THE RACV (MLR)
Thursday 16th May Sunday 21st July
THIS is a coach trip to Tyabb visiting historic Beleura BOOKINGS are now open for this Sunday function.
House where we will have morning tea (silver service). (Places are limited to 70 and will fill fast.) We have
After a tour of the house and gardens we travel to the managed to keep the price the same as last year
Mornington Racecourse for lunch at Steeples which is excellent value for money. It’s at the
Restaurant (Seniors and other meals are available). RACV’s premises at 501 Bourke Street (between
Lunch is at own expense. William Street and Queen). Bourke Street trams
We next visit the Tyabb Packing House to inspect (or stop almost outside the door. Mention at the
buy from) their vast antique collection. Then it’s on to entrance that you are with the ABC party and go to
the nearby Air Museum, and finally the Orchid Nursery. the 1st floor.
We depart from Caulfield Station (north side at We meet at 12.00 noon just outside the
8.00am and from Glen Waverley Station (outside the President’s Room on the 1st floor for a sumptuous
RSL) at 8.30am. smorgasbord meal. There will be soup, ante pasta,
We should arrive back at Glen Waverley by 5.30pm a large selection of fresh seafood (including
and Caulfield at 6.00pm. oysters), constantly replenished hot and cold dishes
with roasts carved onto your plate. And the desserts
COST: Members $50. Guests $60. are spectacular. The restaurant is fully licensed.
HOW TO BOOK: Details on page 4. (Please note that the RACV dress code is “Minimum:
Smart casual.”)
TOUR OF BLACK ROCK HOUSE & LUNCH (BRH) COST: Members $65. Guests $70. HOW TO
Wednesday 19 June BOOK: See page 4.
WE have arranged a tour of historic Black Rock House
followed by lunch nearby at Vincent’s Café Restaurant.
Morning Devonshire tea is included in the price. Lunch PUT THIS IN YOUR DIARY!
at Vincent’s is at own expense. Specials, from $15, THIS year’s RACV Xmas Luncheon will be on
include a glass of wine or soft drink. Friday, 6 December.
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OUR IT’S BEEN A WHILE since anyone has sent us any
YESTERDAYS humorous stories so here’s a list of definitions that
was in an early Newsletter sent in by Norma Surgey.
From our Club’s past: It’s called
“Pharma Fun”
BROWSING through back issues of the Newsletter Artery – A study of fine painting
we were surprised to see how the cost of functions has Barium – What you do when they die
changed. For instance, in 1992 the Annual Christmas Benign – A Bingo card number
Luncheon, which was held at Argenti’s Receptions in Caesarean Section – A district in Rome
North Balwyn, consisted of pre-luncheon drinks and Coma – A punctuation mark
canapés, a three-course meal with wine, beer and soft Congenital – Friendly
drink, plus coffee and mints all included for $25. Dilate – Longevity (See also Fever)
In the same year our members took a five-day Fever – To live long as in “fever la France”
holiday to Canberra which included a luxury coach Medical Staff – A doctor’s walking stick
there and back with extensive coach touring every Minor Operation – A coal digging
day, (trips included the Snowy Mountain Hydro Neurosis – Freshly picked flowers
scheme, Tumut, Batemans Bay and more) three- Organic – Musical
course evening meals plus fully cooked breakfasts all Out patient – One who has fainted
for $420 per person. Good value indeed! Pharmacist – An itinerant country worker
These were the days when the Club could attract Post-operative – A Postal worker
good numbers to week-long holidays. For instance, in Pre-medicate – A trainee doctor
November 1991, 32 members went on a seven-day Tablet – A small table
coach trip to Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. There Tumour – An extra couple
was a visit to wineries in McLarenvale plus coach
touring on all of the four days that we were on Did You Know?
Kangaroo Island. Full breakfasts were served every
day and three-course evening meals on most days. IN the days before stereo FM Radio, the ABC’s first
The holiday cost only $530. stereo broadcast was of the Victorian Symphony
I must mention that on the ferry trip back from Orchestra in 1962. It was an experimental trans-
Kangaroo Island we had extremely rough seas. Since mission with the left channel broadcast on 3LO and
the ferry was fairly short in length, its movements the right on 3AR. You needed two similar radio sets
were quite violent. I’ll never forget how sick several to hear the result. FM stereo broadcasting did not
of us were on that trip back to the mainland. begin until 1976.
More photos from the AGM
Right: John Swannie, Richard Wood, Ray Sheldrick,
Peter Sparnon, Lyall Seebeck.
Below: June Armstrong, Yvonne Stent, Lynn Innes-
Irons, Michael Taft, Iesye Bakar, Warren Edwards, Jo
Maxian.
Bottom right: Sally and Michael Cook, Jenny Hobbs,
Kaye and Dick Woods, Nick and Lois McConnell,
Margot Ord, Neil Hobbs, Peter Hiscock.
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John Backman retires from the Committee
THE COMMITTEE
BECAUSE of health reasons, John Backman has reluctantly Chairman: Johnnie Walker
decided to retire from the Reunion Club Committee after mobile 0418 323 051
many years of service. He was a Committee member in 2000 Deputy Chairman: Cheryl Threadgold OAM
and 2001 and again from 2008 until the present time, serving Secretary: Carol Simpson-Bull 9561 4124
as Vice Chairman for several years. John said that he will or mobile 0403 393 746
still be seen at many of our functions. The Committee thanks Assistant Secretary: Helen Hiscock
9758 7205
him for his dedicated input to the running of the Club.
Treasurer: Barbara Mathiesen
mobile 0413 892 877
Bereavement Assistant Treasurer: David Rolfe
Newsletter Editor: Ken Simpson-Bull
WE were saddened to hear of the death of Robyn Harvey
Auditor: Pat Kenny
(née Grosse) who passed away, far too young, in January
General Committee:
after a stay in hospital. Robyn was one of the ABC’s first
Tiffany Bryant, Allan Hiscock,
female Technical Operators in 1970 and was occasionally Bruna Niblett, Jo Maxian,
seen at Reunion Club functions.
In March we lost Beth Wilson (née Neville) who worked
for many years in the Radio Talks Department (later Special
Projects). Beth and husband Harvey were seen at many of
our functions and Beth often contributed articles to our
Newsletter. In the early days she was behind many
humorous “false” official memos that were circulated to
staff as practical jokes.
Our sincere condolences to all families and friends.
New Zealand Cruise
OUR group of 12 members who took the P&O cruise to New
Zealand have returned after a great holiday. Unfortunately,
there was one catastrophe—Dick Wood had a fall on board
the ship and fractured his shoulder and a rib and was
confined to the ship’s hospital for several days. Otherwise
everything went according to plan. A colourful Graham Fettling with Bob
Broughton at the AGM.
HOW TO BOOK FOR AN EVENT
For those members sending cheques or Money Orders by post, the procedure is this:
1. Make cheques payable to the ABC Reunion Club
2. On the back of your cheque (or on a slip of paper attached to your cheque) please write the following:
Your member number (or your name), the event code, and the number of people attending.
E.g. 153AGM2 means Member No 153, Annual General Meeting, 2 people attending.
If you are paying for two or more events, repeat the coded information for each event.
If you propose to bring a guest, please let us know their name for insurance purposes.
3. Post the cheque to PO Box 272, Glen Waverley, Vic. 3150 (Put your return address on the envelope)
Members making bank transfers must initially contact the Secretary for procedure details.
Reminder: In the Transaction Description: 999AGM2 means your Member Number, Event Code, 2 people attending.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Write, telephone the appropriate Committee Member, or email info@abcreunionclub.org
Postal Address: ABC Reunion Club, PO Box 272, Glen Waverley, Vic. 3150
(Please put your return address on the back of any mail)
For Telephone numbers refer to “The Committee” listing.
The Web Site Address is now www.abcreunionclub.org
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