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September Meeting.
President Jim welcomed 42 Members (53%). There were no visitors.
Apologies - Apologies were received from Col Andrews, Bernard Bailey,
Gilbert Beek, Lance Berryman, Alan Bird, Lionel Boxsell, David Burton,
Arnold Ellis, Colin Gale, John Gregan, Bruce Grimison, Sid Harvey, Barry
Hunt, Tony Lahood, Ian Mangelsdorf, John Mathers, George Meacham, Arnold
Parrott, Owen Quinn, Allan Read, Allan Sloane, Alan Soden, Geoff
Spencer, Col Stewart, Bill Stutchbury, Murray Sweetapple, and Fred
Warbrook.
Tea Roster for October;
Newton Chandler, Les Chittick and Allen Cox. If you are not
available on 5 October please arrange a replacement and advise John
Goodger, 4421 8622.
Coming Speakers: Speakers in October - Club Speaker -Allan Sloane
Guest Speaker - Isabel MacCallum, JP - History and experiences of
ordinary civilians during World War 2.
Minutes
Secretary Bob Mann read the minutes of the meeting held on
January 5th 2009. These were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer's Report - Les Lindsay-Park
reported. Available funds in hand at 31 August are $3,870.
Club Speaker:
John and Ann Brown came to Australia as "Ten Pound Poms" in 1964. They
settled in Sydney and John became involved in exporting industrial
foodstuffs. His work took him overseas extensively, including to
Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Iraq and Iran at the time of the war
between them. His travels included flying on the Concorde. He served on
trade missions, including to China and Russia. John and Ann have four
sons, all now engineers. They lived at Gymea, where John was involved as
a bush care volunteer at the Royal National Park. They continue this
interest in retirement at Nowra, being involved in bush care here at the
Bangalee Park.
Guest Speaker.
Dr. Anthony Bennett, Veterinary Surgeon from Berry, spoke of
theileriosis, and its effect on cattle. He
compared it with malaria in humans. No vaccine is at present available.
He also referred to the Hendra virus. His work includes dealing with
domestic animals, and he illustrated this with slides, including
operations on cats and a snake. He said that his photos may not be for
the squeamish. Your reporter is not able to say if this was the case, as
he had his eyes closed!
In thanking Anthony, Alex Tahmindjis commented that there may be some
new vegetarians among us this morning!
Coming events
Floriade Canberra - 21 - 23 September. Departing
7.30am Monday from Kennedy's Depot, South Nowra, or 7.45am from
Bomaderry RSL. At the time of writing two seats are available due to a
cancellation because of illness. The full price is $380 each, but make a
quick decision to join us, and then make your offer to Gordon on 4421
4397 now. Have a happy time every one!
Creative Moments - "The Woodies" - Wednesday 7 October. Morning tea
($4.00) from
10.00 am. A display of woodcraft and other locally made arts at the
Nowra City Arts Centre, Berry Street. Please tick list by October
meeting on 5 October, and pay at the Arts Centre on the day.
Barbecue, Orient Point - Friday 16 October at picnic ground, Otranto
Avenue, Orient Point, opposite Goodnight Island.
Cost $10.00 per person. Please tick list and pay by October meeting on 5
October.
Mystery Coach Trip - Wednesday 21 October - Cost $35.00 per person
includes morning tea, coach and guide. Departing
Kennedy's depot Flinders Road, South Nowra 7.45 am, or Bomaderry RSL
8.00 am. Please tick list and pay by October
meeting on 5 October. Lunch at a club en route, approximately $5 - $6,
own cost.
"Fiddler on the Roof'- Albatross Musical Theatre Company. Sunday 1
November 2.00 pm at Shoalhaven Entertainment
Centre. Concession Price $22.00 per person. Please tick list and pay not
later than October meeting on 5 October.
Melbourne Cup - Tuesday 3 November. - Barbecue and TV at McLachlan's, 18
Halcot Avenue, North Nowra from
11.00am. (Thanks Rick and Dale). Cost $10.00 per person. Please tick
list and pay not later than October meeting on 5
October.
Shoalhaven Lydian Singers and Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra - Concert -
Mozart Requiem. Saturday 7 November 7.30 pm,
and Sunday 8 Nov. 2.30 pm at Nowra School of Arts. Concession $17.00.
Bookings direct (i.e. NOT through Probus) at
Visitor Information Centre (by Helicopter) from 1 October.
Celtic Concert - Sunday, 15 November 2.00 pm at Shoalhaven Entertainment
Centre. Fundraiser in support of the Crohns
and Colitis Association of Australia. Programme includes Aria Award
winners, Sydney Scottish Fiddlers Orchestra,
Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums, Irish and Scottish Dancers. Concession
Price per person $25.00. Please tick list and pay
not later than October meeting on 5 October.
2010 Trip - A four, five or six day trip by coach in April or May.
Possible destinations - Snowy Mountains, Tumut Valley,
Port Macquarie or Bendigo/Ballarat. Have your say at October meeting.
Cost approx. $700 - $1,050 per person.
Sunday Dinners - An important part of our Club's social activities. All
welcome. No prior booking required. Just turn up on
the night, pay your own way, and join the reserved Probus table(s). Time
5.45 pm for 6.00 pm on first Sunday of each
month at Bomaderry Bowls Club, and third Sunday of each month at Nowra
Golf Club. Next dates: 20 Sept at Golf Club,
and 4 Oct at Bowls Club.
A GOOD DAY WAS HAD BY ALL -
Nothing wrong with the weather, the location, the food, or the company.
The Seven Mile Beach barbecue on Friday, 7
August. Next barbecue Friday 16 October at a new place, Orient Point,
(and the Mystery Coach Trip on 21 October).
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