HUNTER HAPPENINGS - Hunter Region Probus Inc.

Hunter Region Probus Association Inc.
JANUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER
HUNTER HAPPENINGS
Note: Information contained in this publication is for the use of Probus members.
Inside This Issue
President’s Report 1
Committee Details 2
Region Meeting Minutes 2
News Around the Clubs 4 -7
Flyer – Notice of Meeting
Flyer – Application for membership
Flyer – Nomination for Committee
Remember the March meeting is a
normal meeting followed by the
AGM.
Then some more entertainment from
Alan Richards.
President’s Report:
The December Quarterly Meeting was attended
by 97 members from 41 clubs, all of whom I am
sure enjoyed a very informative meeting followed
by some first class entertainment by Ms Colleen
Potts and Troupe.
Business of the day was an address by Gary
Blackler, PSPL, in response to correspondence
from The Men's Probus Club of Valentine. On
receipt of the correspondence it was decided to
email clubs with registered email addresses and
ask that any queries or questions related to the
contents of 2013 Constitution by forwarded to
Probus Hunter Region. Gary Blackler was invited
by myself as only PSPL had the information
required to answer the questions that were
forwarded by the clubs. Gary gave an in depth
report but was unable to answer all questions
listed due to interjections from the floor. I would
suggest that any club who had outstanding
question contact Head Office, PSPL.
The charter of Hunter Region Probus Association
is to collect and distribute information and to
assist clubs to spread fellowship, across the
Hunter Region.
It is unfortunate that a few clubs have once again
argued a matter with PSPL, by correspondence
and telephone and when unable to resolve the
matter to their satisfaction have attempted to
dump the matter on the lap of Hunter Region
Probus Association.
Membership is now open to any retired or semiretired
member of the community. Probus has
moved on from the days of Probus membership
being retired or semi-retired business or
professional members of the community. I am
informed that sixty percent of the present
members would not qualify under the old rules
and that percentage is growing.
The draft 2013 Constitution has been discussed at
a number of Information Days, on at least three
occasions at our quarterly meetings and at a
number of club meetings where Pat Atkinson and
Gary Blackler have been guest speakers.
Clubs are master of their own destiny. In 2013
clubs will be required to vote on the acceptance
or rejection of the draft constitution. Hunter
Region Probus Association cannot and will not
attempt persuade any club on how it should vote.
This is my last report as President for the Hunter
Happenings as the year unfortunately draws to a
close.
Don't forget all positions of the Management will
be declared vacant at our March, 2013 meeting.
Fill in your nomination form. It is a great
experience.
I hope that you one and all had a wonderful
Christmas and that 2013 is a safe and prosperous
year for all and that Probus continues to grow
into the future.
John Roughley.

Communication Network
Correspondence to Secretary Nance Adams OAM 2 Burns Street Redhead 2290
Meeting Payments to Lyn Merton c/o P O Box 67, Dungog 2420
Newsletter s to Bulletin Editor Jim Merton c/o P O Box 67, Dungog 2420
Management Committee
President: John Roughley (Swansea Men’s), ph 4972-1544 , Vice President, Nance Adams OAM, (Charlestown Ladies ) ph 4944-
7166, Immediate Past President: Lyn Merton ( Dungog) ph 4992-3117, Secretary :Nance Adams OAM, (Charlestown Ladies ) ph
4944-7166, Treasurer: Lyn Merton ( Dungog) ph 4992-3117, Bulletin: Jim Merton (Dungog) ph 4992-3117, Committee : Moira
Byrnes (Toronto Ladies) ph4959-2379 Pat Cowen (Valentine Ladies) ph4981-7553,Elaine Boyd (Belmont Bay Ladies) ph 4945-
4262, Robyn Stevens (Belmont Bay Ladies) ph4945-2414, Anne Davis ( Warners Bay Ladies ) ph 4947-4303, Ellen Normoyle
(Warners Bay Ladies) ph 4959-5664, Trevor Dee (Valentine Mens) ph4946-8560, Public Officer - Rob Harvie (Swansea Mens) ph
4971-48
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Minutes:
HUNTER REGION PROBUS ASSOCIATION INC
Meeting held Tuesday 4 . December 2012 at East Maitland Bowling Club.
President John opened the meeting at 10.00 a.m. and welcomed all present with a special welcome to Gary Blackler
from Probus South Pacific Limited.
Present: Ninety Seven (97) Probus club members representing Forty One (41) clubs.
Apologies: Barbara Atkins - Toronto Ladies Probus Club Ltd., Betty Brotherton - Belmont Ladies Probus Club Inc.,
Rutherford Telerah Ladies Probus Club, Nelson Bay Ladies Probus Club, and Robyn Stevens & Elaine Boyd -
Committee Members.
Minutes of the previous Quarterly Meeting held 4 th . September 2012 as published in Hunter
Happenings
Moved: Valentine Men's Probus Club/Kurri Kurri Probus Club that the minutes be accepted.
Business arising from minutes:
Nil
Correspondence Inwards:
The Men's Probus Club of Valentine Inc. re PSPL's changes to Constitution Ladies Probus Club of Charlestown
withdrawing membership from Hunter Region Probus Assoc.
Cessnock Ladies Probus Club returning their Charter as they are unable to raise a committee but will continue as
Friends of Probus and attend or meetings.
Correspondence Outwards:
Nil
Moved: Swansea Men's Probus Club Inc/Swansea Ladies Probus Club Inc. that inwards correspondence be received.
Business arising from correspondence:
Gary Blackler to contact Ladies Probus Club of Charlestown
Treasurer's Report:
Report from 1 st . September to 4 th . December, 2012
Income Expenditure
Lunches $1,676.00 Billabong Lunches $1,425.00
Bulletin Float $ 150.00
Meeting Expenses $ 50.00

Balance Brought as at 1.9.2012 $6,417.35
Income $1.676.00
Expenditure - $1.625.00
Balance at 30.11. 2012 $6.468.35
Moved: L. Merton/Dungog Combined Probus Club In
$1.676.00 $1.625.00
Public Officers' Report: Notice of motion.
Notice is hereby given that at our Annual General Meeting on 5 th . March 2013
"That this Association will accept the alterations to the Probus Constitution and duly amend it's
Constitution in accordance with those alterations
Moved: R.Harvie.
Bulletin Editor:
Hunter Happenings hopefully will be published in January as it will contain nomination forms to take back to their
clubs and allow clubs time for nominations to the Hunter Region Committees
Gary Blackler then addressed the meeting.
Why the changes? - Standard Constitution February 2008 amended by Probus Clubs - same as in
Hunter Region 4 page document. Constitutions were reviewed in 2003, 2005 then 2008 normal
changes.
Stage 1 in July 57 out of 1,700 clubs responded with only 3 clubs sent in changes to be considered. Changes only
minor.
Change to membership qualifications to also admit lonely and disadvantaged members of the Community for Fun
and Friendship.
Insurance re taxation department - September charitable Probes Clubs.
We can give money to charity providing 75% of members agree e.g. Central Coast Disabled School given large
donation by a Probus Club.
Probus South Pacific can be contacted and we can learn from them but please language needs to be
controlled when contacting them .
There are 9 Board members who are all accountable.
If all agree to changes in the Constitution it will be making it easier for PSP.
Up until 2010 Probus Centre South Pacific paid no tax but now PSP returns deferred and there is so
much tax to pay.
Information days were paid for by Probus South Pacific but 8 clubs did not attend.
As there was no more time for further questioning Gary made himself available after the meeting
for further questions and answers.
There being no further general business meeting closed at 11.00 a.m.
Christmas entertainment by Colleen Potts OAM and U3A (University of Third Age) Dance Group.
Meeting closed at 12 noon and all present wished the Compliments of the Season for a Happy, Safe and Healthy
Christmas and invited to enjoy lunch in the Billabong restaurant.
Next Quarterly Meeting will be held Tuesday 5 th . March 2013
9.30 am for Morning Tea with 10.00 am start.
Followed by the Annual General Meeting,
and Guest Speaker - Alan Richards
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Public Officer’s Report:
be a financial member by the March2013
The changes to the constitution are for meeting.
club’s benefit. To be able to vote for the
Notice of Motion
Notice is hereby given that a vote will be taken on 5
following notice of motion your club must
th
March 2013 at our Annual General Meeting.

Motion “That this Association will accept the
alterations to the Probus Constitution and duly amend
its Constitution in accordance with those alterations”.
Moved R Harvie, Public Officer, 4 th December 2012.
Plus I also commented that dues to the Association
should be paid at or prior to that Meeting.
Rob Harvie
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Bulletin Editor’s Report:
Welcome again to another bulletin.
I hope all who attended the regional meeting and
listened to Gary Blackler gained something from
it. I thought he explained the situation very well.
Certainly the changes to the wording in the
constitution make sense especially to combined
and small clubs.
Wasn’t the entertainment great. Colleen Potts
has trained her “Diamond Tappers” very well and
just think that they are all over sixty and some a
lot more).
Fun, Fellowship and Friendship that is what
PROBUS is about and if the Region can assist you
and your club in achieving this, that is what we
are about.
Jim Merton. Bulletin Editor.
Disclaimer: The Editor accepts absolutely no
responsibility for any errors, omissions, libels,
inaccuracies or other shortcomings of this and
any other issues of this newsletter.
TRAVEL NEWS
Would your club like regular travel information
emailed directly to you?
Trade Travel, a Probus South Pacific partner,
would be pleased to provide information on
possible trips for you.
Contact Terri Mattison-Davis at
terri@tradetravel.com
NOTICE
Swansea Club have advised us that Their Bowls
Day for this year has been cancelled due to the
unavailability of Swansea Bowling Club and that
they hope to find another venue for their day.
Around
the Clubs
Adamstown Ladies Probus
Speakers: Blake Robertson (Youth & Aids Worker
Kenya), Colin Taylor (Actor/Poet), Joanne
McCarthy (Newcastle Herald Feature Writer),
Jenny Marshall (Her experiences in India).
Activities: Carisbrook House & Eden Gardens,
Nutcote at Neutral Bay, Christmas Luncheon,
Let’s Get Together, Social Theatre & Craft Groups,
Extended Trips: Eden in October. Tasmania in
February.
Adamstown Men’s Probus
Speakers: Ed Tonks (Australian Money), Jim Caper
& Jim Raine (Fort Scratchley), Elaine Taylor (Her
Travels),
Activities: Victoria Barracks & SGC Trip, Roger
Woodward Concert, Christmas Luncheon, BBQ at
Bargoed House, Sydney Harbour Cruise. Walking
Group.
Extended Trips: Forster in Nov 12. Griffith in Oct
13
Belmont Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Laraine Dunn (Health for Seniors).
Activities: Birthday Concert & Luncheon, Fish
Farm & Murray’s Brewery, Picnic at Speers Point,
Choir & Cards. Christmas Luncheon (Caves Beach
Resort),
Belmont Ladies Probus
Speakers: La-Belle Dancers, Steven Cassetari
(Artist), Ukulele Players, Alan Richards (Old
Movies)
Activities: Macadamia Farm (With Valentine
Ladies), Train to Dungog, Seniors Concert,
Christmas Luncheon (Belmont Golf Club),
Cardiff Combined Probus
Speakers: Carol Heuchen (Poet), Robert Gordon
Menzies (Author 4 books).
Activities: Cardiff Cup Day, Myall River Cruise,
Christmas Luncheon, BYO Picnic, Alexander the
Great Exhibition Sydney Museum. Many different
group activities,
Extended Trips: Norfolk Island in March

Cessnock Mens Probus
Speakers, Dean Goddard (Executive General
Manager Wine Country Tourism), Glenn Byrnes
(Rural Fire Service),
Activities, Christmas Dinner, Hawkesbury Paddle
Wheeler Cruise, Bowls.
Extended Trips; Wangaratta in September.
Charlestown Ladies Probus
Speakers: Father Chris Bird (Mission to Seafarers),
Members continued travelogues, Viv Allanson
(The workings of Maroba).
Activities: Christmas Lunch, Crazy Whist, Walking
Group.
Extended Trips: Yarrawonga.
Charlestown Mens Probus
Speakers: Lindsay Black & Charlie Unwin
(Following Charles Sturt), Rep from Charlestown
Square, Terry St George (Cemetery on Line), Barry
Wheatley (Arnotts Biscuits), Florence Errington
(RLSS)
Activities: Lunch at Valentine Bowling Club,
Christmas Dinner (Central Charlestown Leagues),
Picnic at Blackalls Park, Bowls & Walking Group
Extended Trips: Mudgee in March.
Dungog Probus
Speakers: Colin Taylor (Actor/Poet).
Activities: Cook-a-Barra Restaurant, Mystery Trip
Christmas Dinner (Tahlee), Riverboat Postman,
Extended Trips: Lithgow in Oct 12. Casino in April
13.
Eastlakes Probus
Speakers: Alan Richards (Old Movies), Elaine
Taylor (Spain & Portugal), Tony Tamplin (NSW
Police),
Activities: Sydney Harbour Cruise, Gunyah Hotel
Lunch,
Extended Trips: Armidale in Oct.
East Maitland Ladies Probus
Speakers: Wendy Atkinson (Carrie’s Place),
Marcus Lancaster (Aviation Compliance
Coordinator Newcastle Airport),
Activities: Lunch at East Maitland Library, Lunch
at TAFE Metford, Civic Theatre Concert,
Christmas Lunch & Entertainment,
Gloucester Combined Probus
Speakers: Ted Cohen (Employing over 40s). Bob
Bush ( Bush Poet), Barbara Stockill (Artist).
Activities: Christmas Party.
Extended Trips: Cooma in November.
Hawks Nest & District Probus
Speakers: Roz Baker (Author),Jan Winn (History
of the District), Robert Lindsay (Solicitor), Lee
Anderson (Local Hotelier),
Activities: Night at the Pub, Little Women,
Breakfast/Brunch Gathering, Melbourne Cup
BBQ, Christmas Party at Golf Club, Golf, Fishing,
Lawn Bowls Mah Jong, Ten Pin Bowling,
Extended Trips : Caravanner/ Gypsy Group,
Macksville in April.
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Probus
Speakers: Ron Stewart (Writing Novels), Graham
Kelly (M.G. Automobiles), Wal Rhodes (Orchid
Growing),
Activities: Melbourne Cup Day BBQ, Christmas
Dinner (Hawks Nest Golf Club)
Extended Trips: Yarrawonga on Nov 12
Maitland Ladies Probus
Speakers: Ruth Trappel (Maitland Historical
Society),
Activities: Impromptu Luncheon, Christmas
Luncheon,
Maitland North Probus
Speakers: Felicity Gee (Manager Signature
Gardens Rutherford), Jack McNaughton, Judith
Oliver, Someone from Barramundi Farm, Bev
Booker (Author),
Activities: Nepean Trip, Christmas Party, Bowls,
Extended Trips: Lithgow in October (With
Dungog).
Maryland/Bluegum Combined
Speakers: Vic Levi (Ret Sun/Herald Journalist), Les
Chanter (NRMA)
Activities: Sydney Harbour Fun Boat Christmas
Lunch at Diggers, Lunch at Sydney Junction Hotel,
BBQ at Blackalls Park,
Extended Trips: Treetops Avoca in Feb.
Medowie Combined Probus
Speakers: Dal Osborn (Morpeth Vegetable
Producer),
Activities: Aunt Molly’s, Christmas Party, Monthly
Munchers,
Merewether Ladies Probus
Speakers: Merry Mellows, Max Blanch (Birds in
our backyards),
Activities: Friendship Day, Christmas Lunch,
Celebrate Australia Day in January, Lake
Macquarie Dinner Cruise, Choir & Walking Groups
Extended Trips: Macksville in November.

Morisset & District Ladies Probus
Speakers: Margaret Edmonds (Growing up in
Africa), Alan Richards (Film Industry), Grahame
Swanson (Adventurer).
Activities: Lunch at Watson’s Bay, Christmas
Party, Christmas BBQ, Lunch at General
Washington Hotel Stockton, Craft, Discussion &
Coffee & Fellowship Groups,
Morpeth on Hunter Probus
Speakers: Ian Smith (Travel Writer &
Photographer), Bob Bush ( Bush Poet).
Activities: Christmas Party & Dinner (Golf Club),
BBQ at the Tavern, Macquarie Princess Cruise,
Sports & Walking Groups.
Muswellbrook Probus
Speakers: Ken Barnett (This is my Life), John
Quayle (Rugby League), Winston Folpp.
Activities: Anniversary Lunch, Christmas Dinner,
Croquet Day, Bowls
Extended Trips: Nambucca in Oct.
Nelson Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Noel Donnellan (Interesting Aspects of
his life), Jenny Rossi (Entertainer),
Activities: Walk & Coffee Mornings, Tea Gardens
Cruise, Lunches, Christmas Luncheon (Cook-a-
Barra Restaurant),
Nelson Bay Probus
Speakers: Keith Campbell (Ret Editor “Port
Stephens Examiner”). Russ McKinnon (Cruising).
Activities: Westpac Helicopter & Newcastle
Museum, Dine out, Christmas Luncheon, P.C &
Sports Groups.
Extended Trips: Ballina in March,
Newcastle Ladies Probus
Speakers: The Merry Mellows, Alicia Martin (NCC
Waste management Educator),
Activities: Picnic at Blackbutt, Christmas
Luncheon, Theatre Trip, Walking Group,
Newcastle Probus
Speakers: Doug & Julia Roberts (Ships of Mercy),
Mark Fitzgibbon (CEO NIB),
Activities: Theatre on Brunker, Christmas
Luncheon, Bowls & Walking,
Port Stephens Probus
Speakers: Jacqui Wood (Principal/Owner Ethica
Coffee),
Activities: Aunt Molly’s (Christmas Crackers),
Christmas Luncheon (Soldiers Point Bowling
Club),Bowls, Diners, Bowls, BBQ’s & Snooker
Groups,
Extended Trips: Caracampers to North Haven
Raymond Terrace Ladies Probus
Speakers: Jacqui Wood (Ethica Coffee), Les
Chanter (NRMA).
Activities: Probus Men’s Luncheon, Civic Theatre
Concert, Newcastle Trots, Ladies Probus
Luncheon (Christmas),
Extended Trips: Yamba in March.
Raymond Terrace Probus
Speakers: Peter Lewis (Cartoonist), Alexandra
Irving (Compeer), Bob Bush (Bush Poet).
Activities: Civic Theatre, Newcastle Trots,
Christmas Lunch, Bowls, Discussion, Technology
& Cardies Groups.
Extended Trips: Yamba in March
Rutherford – Telarah Ladies Probus
Speakers: Alice Bennis (Maitland Cancer Appeal),
Jill McKenzie (Heal for Life), Roller Doors,
Activities: Buttai Barn, Murrurundi by Train,
Coffee Morning, Christmas Lunch
Rutherford – Telarah Probus
Speakers: John Brattan (Playing Toy Soldier
Games), Denise Hume (Australian Hearing),
Activities: Golf Day, Christmas Lunch, Golden
Oldies Concert At the Civic. Bowls.
Extended Trips: Parkes in Sept 13
Scone Ladies Probus
Speakers: Dr Steve Sylvester,
Activities: Museums around Scone, Segenhoe
B&B, Dolphin Cruise, Christmas Lunch (Scone
Bowling Club), Willow Tree (Car Pool),
Scone Probus
Speakers: Dr Kay Cussens (Medicin Sans
Frontiers), Probus Members Life Stories,
Activities: Pol Blue & Dilgry Circle Picnic,
Christmas Luncheon, Games Night, Buttai Barn.
Bowls.
Extended Trips: Crescent Head.
Singleton Ladies Probus
Speakers: Margaret Brennan (Gardening), Sheree
Gray (Muswellbrook Police),
Activities: Murrurundi by Train, Newcastle Cruise
& NBN Studios, Premiers Concert, Christmas
Lunch,
Extended Trips: Melbourne Flower Show &
Surrounds in March.

Singleton Probus
Speakers: Ian Gardiner (Fossicking for Gold), Sean
Edwards (Leader in Coffee Cult Industry), Lyn
McBain (Tidy Towns),
Activities: Westrax Complex & Newcastle
Museum, Christmas Lunch, Bowls, Crib Club.
Extended Trips: Burnett Downs (Kingaroy) in May
Stockton Probus
Speakers: Michael & Sue Kenny (British Migrant
Children), Juliet Roosendaal (Rheumatoid
Arthritis),
Activities: Wetlands & Lunch, Melbourne Cup
Party (RSL), Christmas Luncheon (RSL), Lunch at
Washington’s Restaurant,
Swansea Probus
Speakers: Sue Crowe (Aust. Hearing), John Craig
(Aussie Tour Experience), Gordon Richardson
(2012 Olympic Rower),
Activities: BBQ at Pelican, Members Lunch
(Bowling Club), Christmas Lunch (RSL), Bowls &
Woodies,
Teralba District Ladies Probus
Speakers: Bring & Buy Day, Margaret
McNaughton (Ronald McDonald House),
Activities: Westpac Helicopter Base, Morning Tea
& Movie at Stockrington, Christmas Party (The
Glades), Aust Day Luncheon (Wangi Workers),
Sydney Harbour Fun Boat, Walking, Crochet,
Theatre & Card Groups.
Teralba Probus
Activities: We are a small Club looking for
Members, Most our outings are with the Ladies
Club but we have Bowls. We are looking to have
some small activities this Year.
The Junction Combined Probus
Speakers: Ben Wilkins (Pharmacist),
Activities: Riverboat Postman, Christmas
Luncheon, New Year Picnic Lunch, Parramatta by
train & River Cat, Art, Craft, Luncheon, Theatre &
Walkers Groups.
Extended Trips: Yarrawonga in April.
Tilligerry Peninsula Probus
Speakers: Rod Allen (Memorabilia). Les Chanter
(NRMA). Trivia day.
Activities: Melbourne Cup Day, Christmas Dinner,
BBQ,Theatre Trips, Wags and Sports Groups.
Extended Trips: Crescent Head in Oct 12, Moree
in July 13.
Tomaree Ladies Probus
Speakers: Mullane & Lindsay Solicitors,
Activities: Monthly Lunches, Christmas Lunch
Extended Trips: Port Macquarie.
Toronto Ladies Probus
Speakers: Alan Richards (Old Movies),Neil
Younger (Termites & Pests),Lemon Drops
Entertainment, Elaine Taylor (Her Latest Trip).
Activities: Central Coast Wanderer, TAFE
Luncheon, Christmas Luncheon (Toronto Yacht
Club), Theatre Trips,
Extended Trips: Young in November, Nambucca
mid 2013.
Toronto Macquarie Ladies Probus
Speakers: U3/A (Middle Eastern Dancing) Tony
Tamplin (Police PR), Entertainment, Three Short
Talks, Jill Cole (Her experiences in Vietnam),
Activities: Christmas Morning Tea, Daytrippers,
Craft & Mah Jong,
Extended Trips: Goulburn Getaway in June
Valentine Mens Probus
Speakers: Alan Richards (Old Movies)
Activities: Melbourne Cup Lunch, Christmas
Lunch, Sydney Harbour Cruise, Walking & Singing
Groups,
Wallsend Ladies Probus
Speakers: Margaret Dunn
Activities: Birthday Lunch, Lunch at Olive Branch
Café, High Tea at Wallsend Nursery, Coach Trip to
Stockton & Port Stephens.
Warners Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Pastor Helen Delaney,
Activities: Crazy Whist, Birthday Lunch,
Melbourne Cup Party, Premier’s Concert,
Christmas Rewrapped, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
The Musical. Lunch at Café Renaissance
Cooranbong. Mah Jong, 500, Trivia, Poetry &
Craft interest groups.
Extended Trips: Katoomba in March.
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REGIONAL PROBUS MONDAY BOWLS 2013
DAY MONTH HOST CLUB VENUE CONTACT
25 February Cessnock Men's
East Cessnock Bowling
Club Bill Flett 4998 6112
18 March Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Bowling Club Keith Chapman 4984 1031
8 April Rutherford/Telarah Maitland City Bowling Club Ron Andrews 4934 2625
22 April Maitland North Lorn Park Bowling Club Ron Craft 4932 4116
29 Cancelled Swansea Swansea Bowling Club David Howard 4972 1953 0422 540 767
6 May Shortland New Lambton Bowling Club Ross Cameron 4951 8134
17 June Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Bowling Club Don McLean 6543 2047 0429 432 047
1 July Teralba Teralba Bowling Club Keith Edwards 4958 1381
15 July Singleton Club Singleton Jan Burzynski 6572 2041 0407 749 701
12 August Morpeth on Hunter Lorn Park Bowling Club Jim Muxlow 4934 7414
19 August Tea Gardens Tea Gardens Bowling Club John Younghusband 4997 0448
2 Sept Scone Scone Bowling Club David Tilse 0428 451 707
9 Sept Charlestown Charlestown Bowling Club John Walker 4944 8421
16 Sept Newcastle Bar Beach Bowling Club Dallas Jones 4963 3326
30 Sept Dungog Dungog Bowling Club Kevin Maley 4995 6086
mob 0428 169 763
14 October New Lambton Kahibah Bowling Club Neil Wright 4943 9343
28 October Toukley Halekulani Bowling Club Bert Taylor 4397 1547, 0412 574 192
Any other Probus Club interested in holding a Bowls Day
please contact either Tony Higgins 0428923235
tonyhiggins@iinet.net.au
or Kevin Maley at Dungog to discuss this.
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The vessel has easy, flat access on board and can pick-up passengers from Booragul, Speer’s Point, Toronto or
Belmont wharves. (Please see our terms and conditions attached).
Our menus are available on our website or please ring or email and we will send our selection.
In 2013, on the first Friday of every month we will be running our cake on “Cake on the Lake” tours for groups of 20
or more. The cost is $39.00 per head for morning tea and a scenic 1 ½ cruise around the Lake.
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