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Volume 20 Number 02 Winter 2012
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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF TATTERSALL’S CLUB BRISBANE
From the President
May I start my report for this Winter
Edition of The Tattler with a few words
of thanks to John McCoy who, after three
very successful years, stepped down as
President at our Annual General Meeting
on 27 March 2012. I am sure I speak for
all Members in thanking John for his
tireless efforts during very challenging
times. His leadership and vision have
seen the Club achieve new heights and I
am fortunate indeed to have such a solid
foundation on which to build further. I
know we all wish John well in his future
endeavours and that we see him often in
the Club that he has been so instrumental
in shaping.
I think that it is also appropriate that
I recognize Des Whybird, our new Vice-
President along with Michael Cassidy,
Scott McAlpine and Stuart Fraser; all of
whom were returned as Office Bearers
in our recent election. I thank them for
agreeing to once again take up positions
on the Committee and welcome the
wisdom and commitment that they will
continue to bring to the Club. I am also
pleased to welcome Ernie Ward to the
Committee for the first time. He is already
a Member of the Racing Club Committee
and I know that we will all benefit from
his formidable business experience.
Finally, thank you, the Members, for
your confidence and trust in appointing
me as your new President. I am truly
honoured and will give my utmost to
ensure that Tatts continues to prosper
and grow.
Front Cover: Former Prime Minister,
The Honourable John Howard OM AC was
the special guest at a dinner in the Club on
9 May (see coverage on pages 12–14)
Contents
1 From the President
2 Calendar
2 Club Policies
2 New Members
2 Obituary
4 From the Club Committee
6 New Club President —
Bob Lette
Our second quarter this year has proved
memorable. Once again the Black Tie Boxing
Night saw a Club bursting at the seams
demonstrating its enduring popularity as
a signature Club Event. Importantly, this
fixture also promotes and benefits amateur
boxing in the State as raffle proceeds are
directed towards participating amateur
boxing clubs and the Queensland Amateur
Boxing Australia.
We were honoured to welcome Mr
Keith Payne, VC to our ANZAC Service and
near record attendance at the subsequent
luncheon was very pleasing to see. Lastly, our
‘Evening with the Hon John Howard’ was
also extremely well supported. My intention
is to ensure that we continue to enjoy that
unique appeal and entertainment offered by
Tattersall’s and I am sure we all look forward
to the July Sportsman’s’ Grill featuring
Darren Lockyer as our guest speaker.
Your Committee has recently approved
an ambitious capital expenditure programme
over the next five years. Increased revenue
from the Arcade in 2013 will permit us to
undertake many of those tasks that we have
had to defer in the past.
Copies of this programme will be
displayed on the Club Notice Board for your
information and consideration. Many of the
projects identified are behind the scenes and
rather unglamorous but all are essential if
we are to maintain standards within the
Club and meet our landlord obligations to
our Arcade tenants. I know that some of
you will be disappointed that a number of
worthy projects have not been included in
the programme. Our Committee has had to
make some hard decisions on priorities but
8 Tattersall's Tiara Preview
10 Leukemia Foundation Pin
and Win Competition
12 John Howard's Bestseller
14 Former Prime Minister
Comes to Tatts
15 John McCoy’s Farewell
Dinner
15 Younger Members’
Breakfast
16 Anzac Day
17 Guest Sports Columnist
18 Boxing Spectacular
20 Travel Talk from Travel
Associates
22 Kiwi Cue Capers
you will note that planned expenditure has
been pushed to record levels over the next
three years. We welcome your views on the
programme as well as suggestions you may
have to ensure that the Club offers ‘value’ to
all Members and all interests.
I am pleased to report that the Club
Sponsorship Agreement with Tattersall’s
Racing Club Inc has now been implemented.
As of 24 April 2012, all Club Members are
also Members of the Racing Club. No fees or
subscriptions will be charged for this added
benefit. By now, you all should have received
your membership badges and guest passes
in the mail. I hope to see as many of you as
possible at future ‘Tatts Days’, particularly
our biggest day on 23 June 2012, at Eagle
Farm.
Financially, the Club is performing well
in times that are demanding for many of
us. We are well on track to meet our budget
projections for the year but I remain keen to
see more Members taking advantage of our
facilities and services on a regular basis. A
feature our membership of this great Club is
the family of Sub-Clubs, many of which are
featured in each edition of The Tattler. They
offer you the opportunity to engage with
other Members participating in like sports or
cultural pursuits. Please consider joining one
or more of these Sub-Clubs to further enrich
your membership benefits and enjoyment. I
urge you all to use your Club to maximum
benefit and I look forward to seeing you all as
often in the Club as possible.
Amicitia Vita Est
Bob Lette
President
23 Tatts Race Day
24 Cellarmaster’s News
26 Health Centre News
28 Tattersall's Wedding
29 O’Duffy Library News
29 Find Yourself at Tatts
30 Sub-Club News
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Calendar
June 2012
Fri 1 Younger Members’ BBQ, Beers
and Bubbles – Library Balcony
Fri 8 Stradbroke Calcutta –
Members’ Bar
Mon 11 Public Holiday – Queen’s
Birthday – Club Closed
Wed 13 Father and Son State of Origin
Night – Members’ Bar
Fri 22 President’s Winter Cocktail Party
Sat 23 Tattersall’s Tiara Race Day – Eagle
Farm Racecourse
Fri 29 Jazz in the Bar – Members’ Bar
July 2012
Fri 6 Younger Members’ BBQ, Beer
and Bubbles – Library
Tue 10 Sportsman’s Grill Night with
Darren Lockyer – Members’ Bar
Fri 20 Christmas in July Dinner Dance –
Members’ Dining Room
Sat 21 Tattersall’s July Race Day –Eagle
Farm Racecourse
Fri 27 Jazz in the Bar – Members’ Bar
August 2012
Fri 3 Younger Members’ BBQ, Beer
and Bubbles – Library
Wed 8 Senior Members’ Luncheon
Fri 10 Town and Country Drinks –
Members’ Bar
Wed 15 Ekka Show Holiday – Club Closed
Thu 23 Life Members’ Dinner –
Chandelier Room
Fri 24 Comedy Lunch
Fri 31 Jazz in the Bar – Members’ Bar
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CLUB POLICIES
For information on the Club’s Debt Policy
and Club policies on smoking, mobile phones
and electronic devices, cancellation of
bookings, children in the Club or use of the
Members’ Bar, please refer to the Club website
www.tattersallsclub.com.
Membership Cards
The Committee wishes to remind all
Members that it is necessary to swipe their
Membership Cards when entering the Club.
Members are also required to swipe their
cards when utilising the Health Centre
facilities. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Important Phone Numbers
Accommodation Reception 3331 8820
Administration/Reception 3331 8888
Barber 3331 8857
Cellar 3331 8859
Functions Office 3331 8846
Health & Recreation Centre 3331 8877
NEw MEMBErs
Editor Tony Walsh
Advertising Coroneo and Co
Janelle Macdonald
Phone (07) 3252 4860
Email j.macdonald@coroneo.com.au
Design Breed Design
David Oberthur
Phone (07) 3868 3688
Email davido@breeddesign.com.au
Printing ipg print
Phone (07) 3817 6200
Email sales@ipgprint.com.au
Photography Rene Marcel
Phone (07) 3848 1262
Email rene@renemarcel.com.au
President Mr Robert Lette
Vice-President Mr Des Whybird
Hon. Treasurer Mr Michael Cassidy
Committee
Mr Michael Purcell
Mr Stuart Fraser
Mr Scott McAlpine
Mr Allan Paterson
Mr Rick Sivyer
Mr Michael Alcorn
Mr Ernie Ward
Chief Executive
Mr Ross Parrott CSC
Club Dress Code
• The Club Dress Code is promulgated by
Tattler and TattMail.
• Dress is jacket and tie with ‘ladies equivalent’.
• ‘Tatts Casual’ is the dress code across the
Club in hotter months (generally Nov – Feb
inclusive) and is defined as long sleeve shirt
buttoned at the cuff and tucked into tailored
trousers. Enclosed shoes are required.
• Dress Code for Healy Room Weekend
Breakfast is Tatts Casual plus short sleeved
shirt, polo shirts and ‘rugby tops’ of a
standard commensurate with the Club.
• ‘Tatts Casual’ is the year round, standing
form of dress in the Healy Dining Room,
Library and for visiting Administration.
• Denim, bomber jackets, sporting shoes
and shorts are prohibited in the Club.
Healy Room 3331 8851
Librarian 3331 8847
Marketing 3331 8879
Members’ Bar 3331 8850
Members’ Dining Room 3331 8848
Membership 3331 8847
We are pleased to welcome the following members who were elected to Membership:
Mr Adam Cameron
Mr Troy Chaplin
Mr Michael Cosgrave
Mr Michael Cutajar
Mr Stephen Derbyshire
Mr Dominic Gallagher
Mr David Goodwin
OBITuAry
Mr Brett Jenkins
Mr Cameron Jorss
Mr Alan MacGillivray
Mr Daniel Mathers
Mr Michael McBryde
Mr Thomas McCarthy
Mr John Monteath
It is with deep regret that we record the following deaths:
Hon Robert J Bulley
Mr Leonard W Doggett OBE
Mr Denis J Flannery
Mr John A Herbert
Mr Dudley Kath
Mr Barry R Kelly
Judge John P Kimmins
Mr Ronald R Maxwell
Dr Ormonde Orford
Mr Timothy D Purcell
Mr Phil Nyssen
Mr Charles Perry
Mr Reuben Priestley
Dr Richard Seymour
Mr Ross Truskett
Mr Wesley Vasile
Mr Angus Woods
Mr Thomas Smith
Mr Liam J Walsh
Mr William J Warlow
Dr Fergus R Wilson
Contact Details
Phone (07) 3331 8888
Fax (07) 3221 3913
Email admin@tattersallsclub.com
Web www.tattersallsclub.com
Address 215 Queen Street,
Brisbane 4000
GPO Box 124,
Brisbane 4001
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
TRADING HOURS
Monday – Saturday 10 am – 12 am
Views and opinions expressed in
The Tattler are not necessarily those of
Tattersall’s Club, its agents or advertisers.

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New Committeeman
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Ernie also holds membership of the following Clubs: Brisbane
Racing Club, Victoria Racing Club — Melbourne, Auckland Racing
Club — NZ (Past Director), The Grand Golf Club and Italian Golf
Association of Qld.
He was responsible for the commencement of Mercedes-Benz
sponsorship of the Tattersall’s Club in 1990.
His working career since 1966 has centred on the automotive
industry with Mercedes-Benz AG and DaimlerChrysler AG. From
1991–1998, he was General Manager of Mercedes-Benz Qld and
Northern NSW. In 1998, Ernie was appointed inaugural CEO and
Managing Director of DaimlerChrysler NZ. He retired from fulltime
work in March 2007. Then from August 2007 to the present time,
Ernie has been Chairman of Centenary Motor Group, Brisbane,
a major sponsor of the Tattersall’s Club and also sponsor of Tattersall’s
Golf Club.
Commenting on this new responsibility, Ernie said: “I am looking
forward to working with the other Members of Committee and the
new President, Bob Lette to do my best to build on the excellent work
already achieved, especially in ways that add value to the membership.
“Tatts is the best Private Members Club in Australia and its motto
fits in perfectly with my own general outlook on life. Although I am a
keen and active golfer, snooker player, snow skier, trout fisherman and
surfer, it is horse racing holds a special part of my life and the many
friends and acquaintances I have gained through horse racing as an
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New Club President
Bob Lette
For a man who describes his present circumstances as
“being retired from Practice”, Tattersall’s Club’s new
President, Bob Lette ,who has been a Member since 1979,
is still incredibly busy as he takes the reins of Brisbane’s
foremost Club for the next three years.
Finding time mid-morning recently before he headed out to the
Brisbane Golf Club for a game with Members of Tatts Golf Sub-Club,
Bob and I got together over a cup of coffee in the relaxed surrounds of
the O’Duffy Library where I began the interview by asking what his top
priorities were in his new role at Tatts.
“I look forward to this challenge. Of course, I have been left with a
big legacy by some extremely good recent presidents. John McCoy has
been outstanding. Jonathan Bloxsom was a different president in so
much as he was younger with a different perspective and he did very
good things especially with the younger Members.
“My primary concern is membership. I see a future problem for
the Club, and it isn’t so much dwindling membership because we are
basically keeping pace with deaths and resignations. The problem
lies with the transition of age groupings from Ordinary Membership
to Long-Term and Senior Membership and the resultant dilution of
membership fees.
“If you look at the age groupings of the Club, I am in fact in one of
the younger Member groups, although I am definitely not young. Our
primary demographic target is what we call younger Members who are
in the 25-40 age group. They are the future life of the Club.”
Bob says the Sub-Clubs are his next major task. “The Sub-Clubs are
strong through the people running them but those Sub-Clubs are what
Tatts is all about in a lot of respects, a major part of its culture and the
Sub-Clubs need to be bolstered through increased membership. Our
task internally is to convince Members of Tatts of the benefits to be had
by joining one or more of the Sub-Clubs of their choice.
“When I was involved in the administration of the Golf Sub-Club
in the mid 1980’s, the membership was always around 400. It is now
much less than that. The same situation applies to the Bowls Sub-Club.
Membership of the Rowing Sub-Club is holding up well.
The Motorcycle Sub-Club is a new and expanding Club while the
Tennis Sub-Club is definitely constrained by the lack of suitable facilities
at a reasonable price.”
To keep the focus on these two important issues for the Club, Bob
has obtained the support of the Club Committee to re-introduce two
separate Club Sub-Committees: “Several years ago when I first came
on to the Club Committee, there was a Sub-Committee for House and
a Sub-Committee for Membership. They were separate. Some years
ago they were combined but I intend to have two separate Club Sub-
Committees because I think it is important to have both membership
and house as a primary focus.”
On the topic of membership I asked what it was that attracted Bob
to become a Member of Tatts.

He recalled the circumstances. “I can always remember when I was
an Articled Clerk, my master was a Member and on my 21st birthday he
said, ‘Have you ever been to Tattersall’s Club?’ and I said ‘No, I haven’t’.
He replied ‘We will go over and have morning tea’. Our office was nearby.
“When I came into the Club, I exclaimed, ‘You are kidding! This is
sensational’. Then he said, ‘None of my sons want to be a Member so I
am prepared to put you down on the waiting list’.
“I looked around the Members’ Bar and thought I could never afford
to be a Member of this Club. I would just wait until I could.”
As it happened, it was several years later before Bob had his name
inscribed on the Waiting List which then had a long time-line. Finally,
his membership was confirmed. In turn, each of Bob’s three sons has
joined Tatts.
Bob’s optimism for the Club’s future is not diminished by the
challenges that must be faced as he explained: “Our biggest challenge to
be quite frank, apart from the two I have mentioned, is to continue to
achieve the profits that we make. That is not going to be easy.
“In fact, this year we have budgeted for a lesser profit than we have
been making due to the rental incentives we have given the new tenants
that are coming here on long-term leases. They are international tenants
so that really cements the rental base in the arcade on a long-term basis.
“This precinct is now the heart of the high-end retail section of
the city.”
Because of his new role as President, Bob naturally expects to be
spending more time in the Club for various reasons and commitments.
It helps that his wife, Theresa, is also happy to be there as well. “She
has always been a supporter in relation to my Club duties while on
Committee.
“Indeed, Theresa is very much into the life of the Club and comes
in here independently of me on occasions. She loves the ability to be
able to do her own thing, have her own card, come to morning tea and
so forth. She will now head-up the Women’s Committee and they have
done very well over the years with their charity events. The next one is
scheduled for September.”
Before heading off to his much anticipated game of golf, Bob said,
“The Australian economy will eventually experience an up-turn and
the Club is strategically positioned to benefit on a number of fronts.
For example, we are currently looking at our makeup in relation to
corporate memberships and attracting younger Members through these
initiatives. We must think outside the square.”
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Bob Lette was born in Brisbane and attended St Joseph’s College,
Gregory Terrace. He was admitted as a solicitor in December 1966
while working for the law firm, Morris Fletcher and Cross which was the
forerunner to Minter Ellison.
From there, he went to a family friend and solicitor, Tony Steindl for more
than 27 years and subsequently joined Mullins Lawyers in 1995 and
practiced there as a partner until June 2008 while now still retaining the
role as a consultant to the firm. In that time, Mullins Lawyers expanded
from 11 people to more than 100.
Bob’s role with the firm included Business Development as well as
having a significant budget to manage. He moved into corporate
business in the mid 1990’s and has been involved in Harness Racing for
many decades including the roles of Deputy Chairman Harness Racing
Australia, Chairman Harness Racing Queensland, Committeeman and
President of Albion Park Harness Club. He is also a Life Member of that
Club.
His period as Chairman of Harness Racing Queensland coincided with
the machinations brought on by the then Queensland Government’s
enforced merger of the three codes. He was subsequently appointed to
the Board of Racing Queensland Limited; resigning in March because of
his elevation to President of Tattersall’s Club.
Bob’s commercial expertise includes his role for over 20 years as
Chairman of the major Queensland Superannuation Fund, Buss
(Queensland), Building Super.
He has held strong views for a long time that infrastructure and private
equity were the places for long-term investment for the superannuation
funds so about 12 years ago he started a separate Investment Trust, the
Private Capital Group, with Buss(Q), Sunsuper, Australian Catholic
Superannuation & Retirement Fund, Energy Super (formerly ESI Super)
and Suncorp as shareholders. That fund now has 17 major investors with
over $2billion in domestic and international assets and funds under
management of approximately $1billion.
One of those is a major share of Queensland Airports Limited
which owns Gold Coast, Townsville and Mt Isa Airports. The fund
also owns a stake in North Queensland Airports Group: Cairns and
Mackay Airport. Bob sits on both of these Boards and others as well,
including the major listed construction and civil and mining company,
Watpac Limited.
Senior Member takes his Pharmacy
back to its roots
Jack Andersen, a Senior Member of Tattersall’s Club (1971), has
transformed his Pharmacy at Corinda with the introduction of an
exciting new state-of-the-art Compounding Laboratory. Using the
latest technology, their specially trained Pharmacists prepare
personalised medications to meet all of the special needs of their
customers. In conjunction with his partners: daughter, Jenny
McGarry and Annabel Cooke, they are bringing a new era in
pharmacy care to the community. Customers now have access to
compounded solutions using unique dosage forms such as a
troche (lozenge), capsule, oral liquid, topical cream, suppository or
pessary. Examples using compounding include Bio-identical Hormones,
Topical Pain management, Veterinarian, Paediatric and Autism solutions.
Tattersall’s Club Members, on presentation of their club card with their
next compounded prescription, will receive a free sample of our own
compounded protective hand cream and Vitamin E lip balm to protect
against the winter cold. This offer is valid until 31st August 2012.
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tattersall's
preview
As this edition of The Tattler goes to print, an air of expectation is already palpable as the
calendar edges closer to 23 June for Tattersall’s Tiara Race Day and an extravaganza of fun
and excitement. In this feature, The Courier-Mail racing journalist, Bart Sinclair gives his
views on the big race while Sky Racing, presenter, Alan Thomas tells how this event helps
to showcase the final Brisbane meeting on the Queensland Winter Racing Calendar.
Cream of the Crop
They say given the right
circumstances, the cream
will mostly rise to the top.
So it is with the
Tattersall's Tiara, the
weight-for-age Group 1
race for fillies and mares
which has become the flag
bearer for the Tattersall's
Racing Club Winter
Carnival feature race day
each June. The honour roll
for the Tattersall's Tiara,
previously known as the
Winter Stakes, boasts some
The Courier-Mail Racing
Journalist Bart Sinclair
mammoth names.
The overall quality of
the field has lifted since the
race attained Group 1 status in 2007. The best
field assembled was arguably in 2010 when
the first four placegetters were Melito, Wealth
Princess, Beaded and Culminate — all genuine
Group 1 performers.
The timing of the race is perfect for high
quality mares. The Tiara falls a fortnight after
the AAMI Stradbroke, run over the same 1400
metres at Eagle Farm.
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It's been interesting to observe the development of the Tiara since
the race was introduced in 1989. The concept from year one was to
introduce a race specifically for the fairer sex with a view to ultimately
attain Group standing.
Just three years after being programmed, the Winter Stakes was
granted Listed Race status by the Australian Pattern Committee. This
committee makes an evaluation of all the top races run in Australia and
sets the benchmark for each level of what is broadly called black type
racing. For breeding purposes, black type race form creates a higher
stud value for colts and fillies.
The upgrade of the Winter Stakes has been stunning. In 1996, it was
given a Group 3 ranking and became a Group 2 event in 2006.
Last year's winner was the Victorian-trained, Yosei who already was
a Group 1 winner in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield at the 2010
Melbourne Spring Carnival. Yosei again displayed her ability to rise
to the big occasion in Sydney this autumn. Her form going into the
Doncaster Handicap was moderate but the mare lifted her performance
to finish third to the mighty mare More Joyous. A performance like that
can only enhance the reputation of the Tattersall's Tiara. And the quality
of Yosei's opposition in her 2011 win was first class with the runner-up
Beaded coming off a Doomben 10,000 win and a placing in the AAMI
Stradbroke.
The 2010 Tiara is the benchmark so far. The cream certainly did
come to the top that year.
Melito came to the winter carnival off excellent Group 1 form in
Sydney. She won the T J Smith and as runner-up in the All-Aged Stakes.

In Brisbane, she finished second in the BTC
Cup, third in the Doomben 10,000 and second
in the Stradbroke.
After five tough runs, there was a school
of thought the three-year-old filly might
be physically on the wane by the time she
arrived at the Tiara. But Melito continued
her amazing consistency and landed a muchdeserved
Group 1 success, scoring decisively
by just under a length.
The biggest name on the Tiara honour
board is Dane Ripper. In calendar year 1997,
she was the queen of the turf. Dane Ripper
began her march to glory in the Stradbroke.
She followed up in the Winter Stakes and
later in the year completed a stunning major
race treble by taking out Australasia's biggest
weight-for-age event, the Cox Plate.
You can bet it will be a very good racehorse to
become the latest addition to the Tattersall's
Tiara winners’ list in 2012.
by Bart Sinclair
yosei wins the 2011 Tattersall’s Tiara
Sky Racing Spotlight
Sky Racing Broadcaster
Alan Thomas
" They say given the
right circumstances,
the cream will mostly
rise to the top."
The Courier-Mail Racing Journalist Bart Sinclair
The Tattersall’s Racing Club’s premier race day
for 2012 will again be the focus of Sky Racing
according to its Brisbane broadcaster and
long-time sports commentator, Alan Thomas.
“I have been in this role since 1993 and
prior to that from 1980 to the end of 1992,
I worked for Channel 9 as a Sports Director.
During those years, I commentated on many
different sports, including 16 State of Origins,
Fenech’s world title fights and Commonwealth
Games,” Alan said.
“In recent times, Sky has added a few
extra channels including the premium racing
channels called Racing World. On that, you
get gallopers whereas on the other channels
you may get trots and dogs combined but Sky
Racing World is a premium Thoroughbred
channel. It allows an opportunity to showcase
the better races with more time. Sky Racing
World is a designated premium racing
channel to showcase Thoroughbred racing in
Australia to its highest capacity.
“The Tattersall’s Tiara fits nicely into that
category. Paul Jones started this race off and
over time it has become a Group 1. It used to
(continued)
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(Sky racing spotlight continued)
be with set weights and penalties. It’s now a
weight-for-age race and carries prize money of
$500,000. Because it is at the end of the racing
season and the beginning of the breeding
season it gives the owners and trainers of
fillies and mares a really good chance to win a
Group 1 race over 1400 metres to either boost
the horse’s value or send the horse to stud with
a Group 1 behind it.
“The Tatts race day has always had a
buzz,” says Alan who has attended many of
the meetings in his long career.
“Kensei won the Tatts Cup in 1987 before
he went on that year to win the Melbourne
Cup. Then Hay List won the Healey Stakes a
couple of years back. This horse came from
Perth, but this win really launched him on the
eastern state trail.
“The Winter Stakes is now called the
Tattersall’s Tiara, which by the way is, I think,
a fantastic name. The programme is also a
great event; the Tiara is a Group 1, the Cup is
a Group 3, the Healey is a Group 3, Tatts Mile
is listed and the two-year-old is a listed race.”
Alan says all this creates a lot of television
interest in Sky’s coverage. “Sky Channel hosts
these big days over the Winter Carnival.
We have people on the ground. We do full
enclosure coverage and interviews and
everything else that goes with it.
“Tatts is a big day. It’s promoted as a big
day and executed the same way.”
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by Tony Walsh
wINTEr sTAkEs HONOur rOLL
(sky racing Tattersall’s Tiara from 2011 onwards)
yEAr HOrsE 1sT PrIzE $ wHErE frOM
2011 Yosei $500,000 Victoria
2010 Melito $500,000 New South Wales
2009 Russeting $500,000 New South Wales
2008 Absolut Glam $500,000 New South Wales
2007 Nova Star $500,000 Queensland
2006 La Sizeranne $257,500 New Zealand
2005 Charmview $257,500 Sydney
2004 Miss Potential $261,500 New Zealand
2003 Mon Mekki $117,500 Gold Coast
2002 Heptonstall $117,500 Melbourne
2001 Porto Roca $117,500 Melbourne
2000 Bonanova $101,500 Sydney
1999 Bonanova $101,500 Sydney
1998 Razor Blade $ 81,500 Sydney
1997 Dane Ripper $ 85,000 Sydney
1996 Tripping $ 87,500 Sydney
1995 Mamzelle Pedrille $ 74,000 Sydney
1994 Zetoile $ 74,000 Sydney
1993 Rich Pageantry $ 76,000 Sydney
1992 Blushing Bijou $ 76,000 Melbourne
1991 Rose Road $ 67,000 Toowoomba
1990 Piper’s Belle $ 48,000 Gold Coast
1989 La Posette $ 40,750 Gold Coast
LEukAEMIA fOuNDATION
PIN AND wIN COMPETITION
Channel 9 journalist, Davina
smith, with racing Heart
from robert Heathcote
racing share a photo.
Davina is the new face of this year’s glamorous
race day on 23 June when she will help
promote the Leukaemia foundation’s Pin & win
competition.
Punters on the day can enter the Pin & win
competition by buying a $5 pin which will put
them in the draw to win a trip for two to the
2013 Australian Open including return airfares,
two nights’ accommodation and two tickets to an
Australian Open tennis session in the first week.
The prize is generously provided by PPG Australia.
The Leukaemia foundation of Queensland
receives no on-going government funding and
relies on the generosity of corporate supporters
such as Tattersall’s racing Club and the general
public to allow it to continue providing
vital support services to patients and their
families living with blood cancers as well as its
involvement in medical research.

TaTTERSaLL’S
RaCE DaY
Saturday 23 June
EaGLE FaRM RacEcOuRSE
Group 1 Race — Sky Racing
Tattersall’s Tiara
Over $1 MILLION in
racing prize money
Fashions on the Field
Live entertainment
Group hospitality bookings
available phone 3331 8866
www.tattsraces.com
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John Howard’s
Bestseller
In appearance, John Howard OM AC has not changed when
compared with the image on the cover of his personal and
political autobiography, John Howard Lazarus Rising.
That was my first impression of the man when I met
him on the North Balcony of the Club prior to his muchanticipated
attendance at the dinner on 9 May.
Perhaps the retention of his firm features can be
somewhat credited to the fact that he no longer is an active
participant within the political beltway of Canberra and its
24 hour news cycle.
That is not to say of course that he has not continued
his busy schedule following his election defeat in December
2007. Far from it, his book has been one of his major
enterprises since then as he explained: “I always intended to
write a memoir and once I left politics I began to put the
material together in about August or September 2008. The
whole project took me 18 months to two years to write and it
was ultimately released on 26th October 2010.”
Mr Howard said he had always had an interest in
writing and revealed he probably had more in common with
journalists than most members of the Canberra press gallery
would have thought. “In a way, I was a bit of a frustrated
journalist so I quite enjoyed writing the book even though it
was a big job.”
Since its publication in October 2010, John Howard
Lazarus Rising has sold close to 100,000 copies and is
acknowledged as the bestselling political book ever in
Australia.
Asked with the benefit of hindsight did he regret including
some material, Mr Howard was firm in his reply: “I don’t
have any regrets. I was quite deliberate about what I put in
and included everything that was necessary to complete the
narrative. I wanted it to be a book about Australian politics in
the period as well as a personal memoir so I have no regrets
about it at all.”
Unlike some authors who claim that the promotion
stage of a book release can be a drudge, Mr Howard found
otherwise. “I found the book promotion tour quite enjoyable.
It was like being in the middle of a small election campaign
and I accepted it was part of the marketing. If you want to
sell it, then you have to go out and promote it.
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“I did go all around Australia. The most interesting thing I found
was that there were so many people I knew and people who were related
to people I know. I remember I was at the bookshop here in the Mall at
a signing and people queued up. Anna Bligh came wandering along to
say hello and I remember meeting the wife of an army Brigadier who
had been in charge of our forces in East Timor.
“It was just an interesting experience with people whom I’d had
contact in the course of my official duties as Prime Minister; so many of
them turned up with books or their wives or daughters turned up with
books as well. I had that experience all around Australia, not just in
Sydney where I knew more people as I had grown up there, but I found
it all around the country.”
In the course of his long political career, Mr Howard nominated
the following as two of the most interesting he met. “They were The
President of China, Jiang Zemin and the Prime Minister of Japan,
Junichiro Koizumi.
“They were interesting personalities and we got on very well. They
were just two people who stood out; quite well briefed on Australia.
Maybe not having an understanding of Australia as the British Prime
Minister or the American President, but they were two people who I had
quite a bit to do with and who I enjoyed meeting.”
Mr Howard recalled that he met Koizumi once after he was Prime
Minister and had also met Jiang Zemin as well.
“Though once you cease being in the job, you don’t see people. The
only person I have seen on a regular basis since I have left politics has
been George W Bush because I have kept in touch and we go to Dallas
to see our son.”
Looking back to a television interview that Mr Howard gave before
the 1996 election in which he said he wanted Australians to feel relaxed
and comfortable about their country, I asked if this was still the case.
“I felt we had gone through a period of too much negative introspection
about our country and wanted Australians to feel more positive about
their past.
“We had had a silly period where we were agonising and we had all
these cultural dieticians telling us what we should be. I felt we had had
enough of that. We just wanted to get on with life and feel the country
had achieved a fair bit which it has and done pretty well. We got a lot of
things wrong. We got more things right than wrong. The balance sheet
was a lot more positive.”
Mr Howard added: “I think Australians continue to feel quite positive
about our past. We have left that period of negative introspection
behind and things are obviously a bit different now to what they were

“I don’t have any regrets. I was quite deliberate about what I put in and included everything that was
necessary to complete the narrative. I wanted it to be a book about Australian politics in the period
as well as a personal memoir so I have no regrets about it at all.”
The Tattler editor, Tony Walsh interviewing The Honourable John Howard OM AC
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through a lot of negative introspection; I believe we have left
that behind.”
One aspect that Mr and Mrs Howard have not given up
since his period as Prime Minister is travel, both in Australia
and overseas.
“We travel a bit. I am still on the international
speechmaking circuit, so doing that takes me abroad quite a
bit and my wife usually comes with me. We enjoy that. One
of our favourite places to visit is Dallas because our son lives
there so naturally we take every opportunity to visit when
we are in the United States or even if we are somewhere else
we come home through Dallas. I travelled a lot when I was
Prime Minister so travel now is different and more relaxed.”
Of all the places he has visited since being elected in the
seat of Bennelong in 1974, Mr Howard also clearly recalls
visiting Tattersall’s Club on a previous occasion. “I came
to speak at a lunch here at Tattersall’s Club about seven or
eight years ago. I have never stayed overnight before but it
is very nice accommodation, very comfortable and the staff
members are very polite and helpful. It is extremely good.”
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Former Prime Minister Comes to Tatts
(L to r) John McCoy, The Honourable John Howard OM AC,
Lex Heinemann and Club President Bob Lette
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(L to r) John, Jane and David Bertini, scott Cross, Trish
and Barry Dwyer and Dezi Bertini
robyn Clancy,
Marc robinson and
kathy stephens
It was necessary to utilise two dining areas in the
Club to cater for the large number of Members and
their guests who wished to attend this event on the
evening of 9 May. The Honourable John Howard OM
AC served as the 25th Prime Minister of Australia
from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was
the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister
after Sir Robert Menzies. As MC, John McCoy
entered into a lively and informative discussion with
Mr Howard as well as encouraging questions from
Members and guests.
(L to r) John and Diana wendt, Chris Bowstead,
Carol Marchant and simon Banks
Patsy Harcourt-Cooze
and Jason wilson

John McCoy’s Farewell Dinner
John and Carmel McCoy
John McCoy and his wife, Carmel
were special guests at a farewell
dinner hosted by the President,
Bob Lette and the Club Committee
following the completion of his
presidential three-year term.
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ANZAC Day Remembrance
(L to R) Club Vice-President,
Des Whybird; Committeeman,
Scott McAlpine; State President,
Australian Army Training Team
Vietnam (AATTV), John Gibson;
Major General Rick Burr
DSC MVO; Honorary Consul
of the Republic of Turkey in
Brisbane for Queensland, Turget
Allahmanli; Club President, Bob
Lette; Committeeman, Michael
Purcell; Keith Payne VC OAM;
Group Captain Daniel White and
Commander Lachlan King
(L to R) Ken Chester, Australian Army Training Team
Vietnam (AATTV) 1968-69; Allen Edwards, AATTV
1970-71; Graham Buchan, AATTV 1970 and Des
Pryde AATTV 1970
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Town & CounTry
Drinks
Friday 10 augusT MeMbers’ bar
Join Club President, Bob Lette
and Committeemen for
the 2012 Town & Country Drinks.
The Presidents shout from 5:30 –6:30pm
bookings Phone 3331 8850
(L to R) John Jeffcoat, 42 Railway Squadron; John Lakey, 6
RAR Vietnam; David Izatt, 3 Cav. Regiment Vietnam; Bob
Walker, 12 Squadron RAAF; Bruce Neal, 8 RAR Vietnam and
Don Gynther, 1 ARU Vietnam
President’s
Winter
CoCktail
Party
One of the special guests at this year’s
wreath laying ceremony and luncheon
was Keith Payne VC OAM who was born
in Ingham and was awarded his medal for
his valour during the Vietnam War. He is
the last living Australian recipient of the
original Imperial Victoria Cross. Also in
attendance were 25 former members of the
Australian Army Training Team who also
served in Vietnam. Military cadets from the
Anglican Church Grammar School formed
the Catafalque Party for the ceremony.
Please join us to celebrate the eve
of Tattersall’s Tiara Race Day
Military cadets from the Anglican
Church Grammar School and Keith
Payne VC OAM
Friday 22 June MeMbers’ bar 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Live Entertainment
$45 per person
Club members and racing industry guests welcome
bookings phone 3331 8864

Duncan Armstrong OAM became a household
name at 20 years of age with his upset win in the
200 freestyle at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. It
was Australia’s 100th Olympic swimming medal.
Since retiring from international swimming,
Duncan has enjoyed careers in television and
radio, motivational speaking, endorsements and
corporate partnerships. Duncan has also received
many honours including the Young Australian of
the Year, a Centenary Medal and an Order of
Australia Medal. Here, he shares his thoughts on
what the forthcoming Olympic Games in London
have in store for the Australian Swimming Team.
Guest Sports Columnist
Duncan Armstrong OAM
The Australian swimming team is shaping up surprisingly
well. I didn’t know what to expect especially in the men’s
team after the last four years doing it tough.
There were a lot of comeback stories and a lot of hype
around Ian Thorpe and Michael Klim as well as Geoff
Huegill’s continued comeback and that of Libby Trickett. The
talk was centred on come-back not about form.
Now, the team that is heading to London is full of
youngsters who have never been to the games before. Of
the 40 members of the Australian Swimming team, 27 are
first-time Olympians and six of those have never been on the
Australian team. This time it’s all about renewal, all about
young people who have never made the team before.
We are going there with a good blend of experienced
swimmers including Leisel Jones now on her fourth Olympic
Games and indeed as the first Australian swimmer ever to go
to four Olympic Games.
In addition, there are also some other really fantastic
swimmers who are in wonderful form such as James
Magnussen, the 100m freestyle specialist and others like
Stephanie Rice who has returned to form just in time for
London.
Magnussen has earned the nickname, ‘Missile’. He speaks
well. He looks good. He is tremendously fit and the style he
swims and professionalism he shows in the water is really
great.
He is a fairly late starter to swimming having only been on
the scene a couple of years, yet he has made such a dramatic
impact. He could have a 10 year career going forward. I like
his confidence which you need as a sprinter. It’s all about
bravado, ego, skills and aggression and I think he is very
steady with how he talks and what he says. When he got
out of the pool at the Australian trials, he did an interview
and when asked if he had a message for his opposition when
he gets to London, all he said was, “Brace yourself.” He
obviously believes there is a lot more left in the tank. I think
he is looking to go faster in London.
Duncan Armstrong OAM
With any Olympic Games, the talk about potential and this team
has wonderful potential but it has to fulfil that potential once it gets
to London. This team could possibly be a better team than we sent to
Beijing. The big question is how good is the opposition? Looking at the
other countries we are up against, England is definitely better than it
was in Beijing. The Americans are just as good as in Beijing and there
are a few Germans, French and Italians who are also in good form, so
I consider that this team has the potential to win more than in Beijing,
but only time will tell.
Leisel Jones, Libby Trickett, Alicia Coutts, Jessicah Schipper and
Stephanie Rice have returned to form in great fashion and shown
what they are capable of. Among the men, I think David McKeon,
Ryan Napoleon and Tommy Fraser-Homes who was sensational in the
freestyle event, are all new names that have never been on the radar
before. Importantly, they weren’t scared of the comeback kings like
Klim and Thorpe and Huegill.
Many of them such as Chris Wright are Queenslanders which is
exciting. They are going to fill the team really well and take their place
alongside the former Olympians who they are following and really do
Australia proud. Their times are absolutely sensational.
Whoever hosts the Olympic Games, their Gold Medal count usually
goes up by around 300%. The English are pouring so much money, so
much support and so much energy into getting their swim team going,
that I am expecting them to come out all guns blazing in front of a home
crowd and they are going to be very hard to contain.
They will do times they only dreamt about so the Australians really
have their work cut out for them against the English. The home team
in London may even take on the Americans as the number one nation
and if we are lucky and swim really well, we may get in there for third.
by Duncan Armstrong OAM
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BOxING SPECTACULAR
Club President, Bob Lette
with rick Claton
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The 8th annual Black Tie Boxing Night on 13
April lived up to its reputation as an evening
of high excitement and great camaraderie.
Club President, Bob Lette told the nearly
500 Members and guests that this function
was now indeed the most popular event on
the men’s social calendar with proceeds
going to support Qld Amateur Boxing.
“Tickets sold out within 20 minutes of the
opening of the reservations.”
One of the two professional bouts on the
six-event programme, the 4 x 3 minute bout
in the Heavyweight Division featured Adam
Hollioake, who is 40 years-old-age, in his
first professional fight. His opponent was
Leigh Blacka. The fight was stopped by the
referee mid-way through the fourth round
with Hollioake being declared the winner.
Cricket followers will remember Adam
Hollioake as having played for England in a
Test match against the West Indies in 1998.
After his bout Hollioake said, “The atmosphere
during my fight here at Tatts this evening was
far superior to anything I ever experienced
playing cricket in the West Indies.”

Brad sampson and Tony scoglio
(L to r) James and robert Gauld with Damien ross
(L to r) steve O’Brien, sean Anderson, warrick and Ben Harris,
James Mckeon, fraser Bax and sam Bromiley
(L to r) Justin Bond, John Martin, Charles slaughter, Andrew Bourke,
Toby roberts, Ben Hatcher and Ed Turley
(L to r) kev ryan, Mark welch and Gavin McInnes
A r t P r i z e
Program of events
3 – 7 September
Monday 3 SepteMber
Exhibition opens
tueSday 4 SepteMber
Curators’ Tour 5:30pm – 7:00pm
• Escorted tours hosted by three guides including Art Prize Curator,
Bernie Hollett
• A la carte Healy Room dining available after the tour
Tour bookings phone 3331 8846
WedneSday 5 SepteMber
To make your dinner booking
during the week phone
FURLONGER, Joe
Wet Summer,
Darling Downs
Landscape Art Prize Awards Cocktail Party
Members’ Bar 6:00-7:45pm
• Winner, Highly Commended and Members’ Choice awards presented
on the evening
• Tickets: $45 per person
• Drinks and Canapés included
Bookings phone 3331 8846
thurSday 6 SepteMber
Art Prize High Tea
Healy Room 10am – 12noon
• $45 per person
• Escorted tour by Art Prize Curator, Bernie Hollett
Bookings phone 3331 8851
Friday 7 SepteMber
Enjoy jazz and meet local artists
Members’ Bar 5:30pm – 7:30pm
3331 8851
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Kiwi
Cue Capers
A five man team of Tattersall’s snooker players
ventured to ‘The Land of the Long White
Cloud’ in February to visit and test their skills
against like-minded snooker players in The
Hawke’s Bay Club in Napier and The Northern
Club in Auckland.
The Hawke’s Bay Club is a Tattersall’s
reciprocal. The Club’s snooker contingent
arranged a nine-match competition program
consisting of five singles and four doubles.
The singles matches fell Tattersall’s way with
wins to Mal Waygood, Tim Woolley and
Wayne Duncan while Lance Baker and Ray
Garske suffered honourable defeats. Players
then adjourned to the very comfortable and
hospitable Members’ Bar for an excellent
buffet meal.
On returning to the tables, at our hosts’
suggestion, two of the remaining doubles
matches were played in the novel Pins
Pool format; a version of snooker which
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Northern Club snooker captain,
Paul Dale receives a plaque
commemorating Tattersall’s visit
incorporates (to the author’s eye) some of the
elements of skittles.
Despite this unfamiliar format, Tattersall’s
team somehow emerged the eventual overall
winner, five to three, with one match drawn.
Next day saw our players heading for
Auckland by various modes of travel, taking
with them warm memories of the wonderful
hospitality and ambience of The Hawke’s Bay
Club.
The Northern Club is a fine establishment
conveniently located adjacent to Albert Park
and opposite Auckland University. Its facilities
include a number of function rooms while its
Bankside Restaurant offers excellent dining.
It has a number of superior accommodation
rooms which, combined with its location,
make the Club an ideal place to stay. Like the
Hawke’s Bay Club, The Northern Club boasts
excellent snooker tables in a stylish setting
reminiscent of another era.
Tattersall’s snooker travellers and Napier players in
Hawke’s Bay Club’s Bar
Tattersall’s team got off to a faultless start
winning all of their five doubles matches
but came back to the field in the singles
matches which were played after partaking
of a delightful dinner organized by our
hosts. However, Tattersall’s team held on for
a handsome seven to three overall win with
Ray Garske and Wayne Duncan winning all of
their matches.
Auckland is currently a blank on Tattersall’s
Reciprocal Clubs List. The Auckland Club
vanished as a reciprocal club in recent years
when it merged its small membership with
The Northern Club increasing that club’s
membership to almost 2000. Following
enquiries made by Tim Woolley during our
visit, it is understood that Tattersall’s has
raised the possibility of reciprocity with The
Northern Club.
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Cellarmaster’s News
In this report, stacy Holmes promises,
"Wines and Winemakers
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to warm the Winter Chill"
There are exciting times ahead in the wine industry as
we approach halfway through the year. The Penfolds
and Henschke Icon Series release has taken place
and most of you are probably wondering why this
release incurred such a price increase. The answer
is simple; the 2007 vintage was a tough year with
production totals being 25% of the 2006 vintage.
This year, the new releases of the legendary 2009 Rhone Valley
wines; the 2011 Bordeaux En Primeur tasting is well underway
with a 30% price reduction on the previous two vintages and
the arrival of the 2010 Burgundy wines (the greatest Burgundy
to ever be shipped out of France).
Any Members interested in Old World wines should
contact me to discuss what is available or to purchase wines
En Primeur. The Club now boasts a small, but diverse selection
of Premier and Grand Cru White Burgundy, Premier Cru
Burgundy, 2nd Growth Bordeaux and Grand Cru Bordeaux,
Italy’s Super Tuscan’s and Spanish varietals that are available
at very affordable prices.
With that sentiment in mind, let’s look at what’s coming up
in the second half of the year for the Club Cellar.
2009 CHArLEs MELTON ‘THE kIrCHE’
sHIrAz, BArOssA VALLEy sA $37.00
‘The Kirche’ in German means ‘The Church’ and in this case,
it refers to ‘The Zum Kripplein Christi’ Lutheran Church that
is located in the Charles Melton Vineyard and Winery in the
Barossa Valley. The wine itself has a sweet nose with a lovely
vanillin sweet Shiraz bouquet that seems to be indicative of
the Krondorf sub-region. Dusty oak overtones add a touch
of complexity. Full palate with a touch of savoury bacon like
toasted oak character, mingling with the natural fruit flavours.
2010 MOLLyDOOkEr ‘THE BOxEr’ sHIrAz,
BArOssA VALLEy sA $27.00
Mollydooker or Aussie for ‘lefthander’. Sparky Marquis
produces this rare wine from the Barossa Valley under the
Mollydooker label. A lot of this wine ends up in the United
States and some of Sparky’s wines attract a pretty penny or two.
The nose displays aromas of inky, ripe blackberry, dark plum,
liquorice allsorts and confectionary. Densely concentrated,
super rich and packed with opulent fruit in classic Mollydooker
style, the palate delivers an explosive flavour profile of super
ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate, toasty oak and a
spicy back palate. Very soft, velvet like tannin structure with
a voluptuous texture.

uPCOMING
wINEMAkErs’
EVENTs
Members of Tattersall’s Club’s wooloowin Old Boys (wOBs)
regularly dine in the Club. On this occasion, they selected
the wine room: (L to r) Nick Eden, John Daley, Mick Barry,
John sheldon and Graham Maynard.
Christmas
in July
Friday 20 July Members’ Dining Room
Pre-dinner drinks from 7:00pm
Entertainment to include carolers and a band
A la carte Christmas menu
Bookings phone: 3331 8848
wednesday 20 June, 6.30pm Bruce Tyrrell – Tyrrells wines
Come and meet legendary Hunter Valley winemaker, Bruce Tyrrell. Bruce is a 4th
generation winemaker and an innovator of the Hunter Valley beginning with the
first Vat 1 Semillon in 1989 and continuing to today. This will be a three-course
dinner with wines provided by Tyrrells and Tattersall’s Club. Bookings are essential.
wednesday 11 July, 6.30pm kevin Mitchell – kililkanoon wines
Kilikanoon, one of the Clare Valley’s most prolific boutique wineries, will be
hosting a memorable dinner in the Club on Wednesday 11 July. It is a rising
star in the Clare Valley since its inception in 1997 for producing cool-climate
styles emulating those of the Rhone Valley’s Hermitage region. Winemaker Kevin
Mitchell will be at the Club hosting this exclusive three-course dinner with wines
included. Bookings are essential.
Tuesday 7 August, 6.30pm Paul smith – wirra wirra wines
Iconic McLaren Vale producer, Wirra Wirra, comes to Tattersall’s to showcase
its legendary wines. Established in 1894 by Robert Strangeways Wigley, this
iconic winery has grown to become one of Australia’s most recognizable brands.
Winemaker, Paul Smith will be at the Club hosting this exclusive three-course
dinner with wines included. Bookings are essential.
To book for any of these events, contact Tattersall’s Club Cellarmaster,
stacy Holmes on 3331 8859 or email cellar@tattersallsclub.com
“Tempest Bebende”
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Health Centre News
During the very successful swimming stage of his life, Kieren Perkins broke
12 world records and 40 Australian records and won five gold and two silver
medals in the process. His first major meet was at the 1990 Commonwealth
Games in Auckland. In 1993, his achievements were recognised with Young
Australian of the Year Award, and the Order of Australia Medal. Since his
retirement from competition, Kieren has been appointed to the board
of the Australian Sports Commission, become a corporate ambassador
and worked in the media. In January 2010, Kieren was appointed by the
National Australia Bank as Head of Business Development and Acquisitions
in Queensland and regularly attends the Tatts Health Centre. Here he lists
some of the benefits that can be yours by also working out there.
When posed the question that he must have spent considerable time in
gymnasiums during his swimming career, Kieren Perkins OAM flashed his
famous smile and simply replied, “You could say that!
“I started swimming when I was nine years-of-age and it was pretty low
key back then. We did some gym work with Mr Carew. It was just in the back
yard of his pool. There was no actual gym as it were. I probably didn’t start
really going to gyms until I reached State level when we used the QAS and
AIS facilities. I made the Australian team before I made the Queensland target
squad so it was straight to the national level in Canberra.”
Kieren recalled that swimming was a sport that never really knew how
to embrace gym work because while strengthening and conditioning was
in its infancy, it was really designed more around building size and strength
than actually creating usable strength without the size which in swimming is
important.
“You can’t have big, bulky, heavy swimmers. They need to be light
and flexible. Throughout my career, the technique of swimming improved
dramatically. By the time I was in my last Olympic preparation, I was doing
gym all the time and the current swimmers will do gym work constantly.
“But again, gym work is very sport specific. It is not just get in there and
do heavy weights, it is about replicating the movements of your sport and
making sure what you are doing is very directed towards the strengthening
and conditioning you need,” he stressed.
The highly-skilled team in the Tatts Health Centre can and does get the
desired results for Members and also cater for individuals and groups seeking
a multi-disciplinary facility including a lengthy swimming pool.
“There is nothing that you need to do that you couldn’t do here,” Kieren
says. “It has a really good cross section of equipment; all the cardio, strength
building and of course with the freeways added on top. Whatever the workout
you require, you could certainly get it done here. It’s a very well equipped gym
in that regard.
“While I do not work out as regularly as I should, this is the gym that I use.
“I am a Member of Tatts Rowing Club as well and as I have increased
my engagement in rowing and doing the extra gym work to build the right
strengths, it has become a lot more important.”
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kieren Perkins OAM
Referring to the training equipment being used by Kieren in this photo,
Tatts Health Centre Manager, Marcello Abbate describes it as a Ply-Metric
Cable Machine. “It’s a multi-purpose training facility offering everything
for your chest and legs, cardio-vascular and muscle building as well
as correcting posture. We also utilise it for the most minor rehab right
through to most surgery recovery.”
It’s true that Members of Tatts who do not belong to the
Health Centre vary rarely come to the 5th floor, though the
invitation is always there and extended.
Kieren countered by saying this situation is a double-edged
sword. “Those of us that use the gym like the fact that it is
usually pretty quiet up here on the 5th floor. The more people
who get to know about it, the busier it will become.
“It’s a great facility with absolutely everything you need
and with the trainers that are up here as well, if you have never
done gym work before they can help you with a program and
teach you how to use the equipment properly and make sure
you don’t get yourself into strife unnecessarily.
Saturday 21 July EaGlE Farm racEcourSE
Gates open at 10:30am
Group Hospitality bookinGs available pHone 3331 8866
by Tony Walsh
Tatts July Race Day

Saturday 21 July
Eagle Farm Racecourse
Vice Regal Room
Located within the John Power
Stand — Members Reserve
Grandstand seating provides a view
of the Wining Post.
PackaGE incLudES:
• Entry to the racecourse and
Members’ Car Park
• Betting facilities
• Race book
• Superb buffet dining
• Five hour beverage package
$149 per person
Tatts
July Race Day
entertainment package
Value worth
celebrating.
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Craig Patterson and Brooke Bonnett
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Tatts Wedding
Choose Tattersall’s Club for your wedding reception and you can
expect the ultimate in atmosphere, style and service. Tattersall’s
Club function rooms cater for wedding receptions up to 275 guests.
The Club also offers the Members’ Bar (160 guests), Members’
Dining Room (120 guests), Chandelier Room (20 guests) and
Healy Room (60 guests) suitable for both ceremony and reception.
For personal service, contact the Wedding Coordinator, Claire
Dean on 3331 8866. Email weddings@tattersallsclub.com or visit
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O’Duffy Library News
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Lisa Hilton The Horror of Love: Nancy Mitford and
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Jonah Lehrer Imagine: the science of creativity
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Kevin Brophy The Berlin Crossing
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Olen Steinhauer An American Spy
Kirsten Tranter A Common Loss
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These titles and other new editions are available on request. Please contact Monica
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Find Yourself at Tatts Club Scene Pictorial
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Sub-Club News
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Walkers Club
by Alan Ernst
Saturday 28 April was wet but four walkers: Lex, Steve, Jan and I did
the Slaughter Falls track. We shared it with a few others training for
walks further afield.
The Summit Cafe was almost deserted as we looked into the mist
to an invisible Brisbane. However, there were no leeches unlike a few
weeks before on the Manorina Track at Mt Glorious where we fed them
well. After that experience, we went to Binna Burra well prepared.
Binna Burra proved to be a perfect weekend for 24 Members. On
Friday, a group met at Canungra for lunch and late that afternoon did a
short rainforest walk in inclement weather. Saturday was a perfect day
and the leeches left most of us alone. One group did the 12 km Dave’s
Creek circuit returning by lunch, while the other group completed
the Coomera Circuit with a detour to Dacelo Lookout on the border
wall. After that, it was a 10 km walk back to the lodge. All up, it was
accomplished in eight hours for 23 km of walking.
On Sunday, a few chose to do the Caves Circuit while others were
happy to depart for home. Both nights saw much eating and socialising
in the excellent facilities at the Lodge.
In the last issue, Steve Mill provided a mystery photo. Here is what
urban trekker Steve had to say about Hiking the Catskill Mountains,
New York State.
“Jan and I arrived in New York in September to see son, Glen and
very recent fiancée, Kathleen.
“The first week of urban trekking near killed me; the smell of burning
plastic, weightlifting shopping bags, hundreds of NYC taxis, thousands
of square feet of retail space, commission-hungry shop assistants!
“But the second week was fantastic; off to Boston to meet Kathleen’s
dad and family via the Catskill Mountains for some real hiking. The
Catskills, located 100 miles NNW of NYC, covers 700,000 acres of green,
rugged mountains with many hiking trails.
“Our timing wasn’t perfect as Hurricane Irene had hit on 28 August
causing much flooding. Some trails only reopened the week before our
visit. Our first two hikes had to be abandoned with trees down, paths
washed out and creeks still flooded.
“Walking in an American park named Catskill makes you think twice!
Being on alert for cougars and black bear is not quite the same as being
on alert to see a koala in an old gum tree, but the orange salamanders
were more pleasant to encounter than Binna Burra’s leeches.
“Staying in cabins near Phoenicia, population 309, we settled on
the short Mount Tremper walk near town. Short but spectacular (see
last Tattler).
“A short walk built a large appetite. I ordered the large cheese pizza
at Brio’s Pizzeria. Then a small flying saucer arrived that required its
own foldout trestle placed beside our table for support.
“Hurricane Irene was the third flood in less than a year for
Phoenicia. People were surprisingly positive and knew all about SEQ
and Brisbane’s floods: Grantham, Goodna houses, Rosalie, Wivenhoe
Dam and boat pontoons careering down the Brisbane River. We
swapped yarns.
“All's big in America particularly the Phoenician friendship, from
people who, like Brisbanites, were recovering. Google: Hurricane
Irene’s wrath on Phoenicia.”
This winter promises further great walks in the mountains, the
suburbs, the city and along the coast.
A Catskill
Mountains orange
salamander.
One of the many creek crossings on the
Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra.
City walk along the restored
Brisbane River walk and bike way.
Coffee at Mt Gravatt
The small town of Phoenicia in the Catskill Mountains.

Golf Club
by Peter Skirving
The 2012 golfing season for the Tattersall’s Golf Club teed off at The
Glades on 9 February, after the initial scheduled game for the previous
Thursday was cancelled due to many days of heavy rain.
The conditions were still not first class after further wet weather
bunkers out of play, carts not to be used on fairways etc. Unfortunately,
this made it a long round for most. However, Warren Patterson (36)
& Ian Shannon (22) won the 4BBB Event with 49 Points. Runnersup
were Kieran McCormack (28) and Baz Tansey (25) — Gold Coast
residents with plenty of local knowledge — with their 48 Points just
being taken out.
The Single Stableford Event was picked up by Geoff (Grumpy)
Edwards (15) with 39 Points. Warwick Oxenford (1) was the runnerup
in the Single Event with 38 Points. The Honour Board Event, The
Woodrow Cup, was played for this day and won by Kieran McCormack.
On 16 February, Royal Queensland Golf Club was the magnificent
setting for the TGC game. Winners of the 4BBB Event were Patrick
McElligott (28) & Bill Mallan (14) with 47 Points. Bob Lette (10) and
Neil Harvey (17) — a new TGC Member in 2012 — came in second with
their 43 Points. The Single Stableford was won by TGC Captain, Peter
Symons (17) with a solid 38 Points on a ‘count-back’ which were also
good enough for Peter to walk away with the February Monthly Mug.
The runner-up in the Single Event, as in the previous TGC game, was
Warwick Oxenford (1) with 38 Points.
At Indooroopilly Golf Club on 1 March, the Qualifying Round of
the Bob Templeton Memorial Shield was part of the day with the best
sixteen pairs moving on to contest this knockout competition. After an
initial Knockout Round, followed by Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals,
the Final is to be played at The Glades on 29 November 2012. John
Conroy (21) and Warwick Oxenford (Scratch) — no longer a ‘bridesmaid’
—came in with 42 Points to grab the 4BBB Event at Indooroopilly from
Barry Warden (18) & Warren Vause (20) with a card of 41 Points. Paul
Bennett (14) was the winner of the Single Stableford Event with 37
Points. David Brett (16) — another new TGC Member for 2012 — was
the runner-up in the Single Event with 35 Points. John Conroy collected
the March Monthly Mug.
It was back to the very pleasant (often challenging) resort course of
Links Hope Island on 15 March where our 4BBB Event winners were
Warren Patterson and Ian Shannon with 45.5 Points closely followed
by John Conroy and Vince De Pasquale with 45 Points. Vern Raaschou
won the Single Stableford Event with 38 Points. The runner-up in the
Single Event was Ray Nalder with a score of 36 Points.
TGC played Virginia Golf Club on 29 March where Robert Gauld
(19) and Jack Rayner (13) ‘cuffed’ the field to win the 4BBB Event with
46 Points. Runners-up were Peter Symons (16) and Holger Herlie (29)
with a score of 44 Points. The winner of the Single Stableford Event was
Russell Walters (26) with a card of 39 Points, John Conroy (20) was the
runner-up in the Single Event, carding 38 Points.
Bribie Island Golf Club on 26 April was the popular location for the
TGC game. A score of 44 Points won the 4BBB Event for Peter Hyland
(27) and Kevin O’Keefe (20). Runners-up at Bribie were Brock Miller
(22) and Xavier Kelly (28) with their score of 43 Points. The Single
Stableford Event was taken out by Maurie Miller (29) with 38 Points
which also gained the April Monthly Mug for him. Second place in the
Single event went to Peter Harding (20) with 36 Points.
TGC will be playing the following courses during the balance of
2012: Club Pelican, Redland Bay, Oxley (twice), Royal Pines, Brookwater,
Gailes, Redcliffe, Indooroopilly, Royal Queensland, Carbrook, Hope
Island, Lakelands, Sanctuary Cove (the new Palms Course), The Glades
and Brisbane.
Of course, the ‘Northern Safar’ for a week to Port Douglas is, at
time of writing, attracting what may be a record attendance — with
Sub-Club News
From top left to right: “Baby Ox” shouldn’t be practicing off +2! Brian Dittman
through to the next round of the Bob Templeton Cup. Eric Oxenford (Club
Handicapper) plays golf, while the rest of us clean his car, mow his lawn and buy him
a round or two! John Young (1st on the left) & Brian Dittman (3rd from the left) take
on the brothers Wrigley – Peter & David Paul McLaughlin – Tattersall's Golf Club's
2012 President.
40 players already registered. During this strenuous section of the TGC
Calendar, competition starts on Monday 30 July at Paradise Palms
(where most participants will have stayed overnight — after jetting up
to Cairns from Brisbane on the Sunday). Sea Temple, a beautiful setup,
is the venue for Tuesday’s game. A ‘rest day’ occurs on the Wednesday
with many punters trying their luck at the local TAB — while many
(real) avid golfers stick with their game at a course still to be chosen by
the Tour Handicapper, Eric Oxenford.
On the Thursday, the course to be played this year is the lovely
country format offered by Mossman Golf Club which has previously
been the spot for those keen golfers that play (golf) on the ‘rest day’. The
final game of the tour is always a major challenge, as it is back at Sea
Temple, but, this time – OFF THE BLUE TEES! That event is followed
by the prize presentations at a sumptuous feast of seafood and barbeque
favourites accompanied with suitable refreshments. On Saturday 4
August, the majority of our weary warriors wing it back to Brisbane and
the Gold Coast for a deserved ‘rest’.
More information on the Tattersall’s Golf Club can be found at
the club’s website: http://www.tattersallsclubevents.com/golf/
New Member enquiries can be directed to the TGC Secretary,
Peter Skirving 0419 785 125.
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Sub-Club News
With great fondness and pride, I vividly
remember what it was like, way back in 2004,
to have been a Member of the first men’s crew
to compete in the Tatts colours.
Brisbane’s Regatta-Fest had been selected
as the vehicle from which we would launch our
claim for fame and glory. Resplendent in our
new zoot suits, we eagerly took to the water in
our borrowed racing Eight and set out to do
ourselves, our vocal band of supporters and our
Club, proud.
I remember hearing the commentator’s
remarks, following our first race, “… and
the gentlemen of Tatts have certainly cut a fine
image in their dark navy suits!” Evidently, this
was the only positive he could muster, having
just observed our valiant, but tragically poor
performance.
How things have changed and all for the
better!
Robbed of much of last year’s racing
program, following the floods we needn’t
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Rowing Club
by David O’Brien
Racqueteers Club
by Adrian Symons
Among the various activities with which the
Racqueteers busy themselves, occasion is
found from time to time to actually engage in
the fine sport of tennis, so we find ourselves
in the midst of the Ron Hambleton Handicap
Singles Championship, where the challenge
facing the handicappers is to construct
a formula whereby Rick Rylands is not
automatically assured of yet another trophy.
While not begrudging him his success in
the slightest, it does become a little tiresome for
those tasked with selecting trophies to unearth
some bauble he has not already received. This
same dilemma has familiar overtones from
the many years when Ron Hambleton was an
entrant in this competition, rather than merely
bestowing his name upon the trophy. More
often than not our efforts in devising a strategy
to level the field have been thwarted, leaving us
scratching our heads to find a novel reward for
the perennial victor.
Not that the handicapping has been inept,
for Don Griffin and Bob Ward were locked in
a herculean struggle in the first round before
Don emerged the winner of an 11-9 ordeal, and
Nick Zappulla dithered around for 10 games
have had, rowers from the Eric Freeman Boat
Shed at St Lucia have returned to the cut and
thrust of regatta-competition in 2012, with a
vengeance.
The racing season opened in February with
the Pine Rivers’ Regatta featuring events for
Single Scull, Double Scull and Pairs only. Bill
Hatfield stole the show winning the prestigious
Men’s single scull by a comfortable margin.
The Brisbane and GPS Regatta followed in
March. Strong medal-winning performances
were posted by Nicky Hughes in the single
scull; Katherine Lambros and Bill Hatfield in
the double scull; Scott Lawes, Guy Edgecombe,
Andrew van Benekom and Dr David King in
the men’s quad scull; and Nicky Hughes, Kim
Forrest-Winchester, Tamara Ruhle and Peta
Thomson in the women’s quad scull. Our
Mixed Eight was also in the medal hunt, taking
a well-earned Bronze.
before finally administering a well justified
coup de grace to Adrian Symons in a prolonged
10-8 result. Unfortunately Nick was required
to forfeit the next round to a grateful Eddie
Burke, who disposed of a doggedly persistent
Kos Psaltis 7–4 to enter the final, where he is
likely to meet one of the protagonists in most
of the recent Regis Cup Open Championship
finals, Gary Tupicoff and Rick whatsiname.
But enough of tennis, for Churchie ancient
boys John Rogers and Darby Munro, who
schooled together before decimal currency
and probably before the demise of the guinea
and the farthing, have assumed the mantle
of organisers of the Friday Long Lunch, a
concept devised by Brad Grinstead with the
assistance of his wife Bev, who soldiered
on for many outings before the weight of
attempting to discipline the ungovernable
finally overwhelmed them.
Darby has sought to avoid a similar fate
by adopting a policy of benign neglect in their
organizing, whereby things seem to happen
smoothly with minimal input from them, and
in doing so they have managed to pull off a
resounding success with their latest foray to
Peter Camphin,
Greg Clarke,
John McCafferty,
Bill Bridgeford
and Peter Rose
preparing to
do battle in the
Men’s Eight
The Queensland Masters Regatta was held
over the weekend of 14-15 April. Although
marred by torrential rain and fierce crosswinds,
our rowers showed total disregard for the less
than ideal conditions and combined with our
great friends at UQBC dominated the blueribbon
event with a combined haul of 67
medals.
Full credit must go to our coaches: Bill
O’Chee, Sam Conrad and Kathy Philips for
preparing our crews so well during the many
months leading into this regatta. Again,
Bill Hatfield showed what an extraordinary
competitor he is. Special mention must also
go to our Gold Medal-winning Mixed D Eight;
beautifully stroked by club stalwart, Kaye
Pulsford.
On reflection, who would have thought
this success possible? Certainly not the Tatts
supporters from that first inauspicious day way
back in 2004!
Cynthia Knapp and
Alan Beconsall
turn their back on
carbohydrate loading
at Bellevue Homestead
the Cormorant Bay Cafe on the shores of Lake
Wivenhoe, following a visit to the historic
Bellevue Homestead. While most arrived by
bus, but a few chose to arrive by car, and the
venerable Frank Walters sought to engage
in friendly conversation with one of these
arrivals, enquiring from whence he came. On
being informed that he had driven directly
from Flaxton, Frank then enquired: “Oh, do
you know Paddy Knapp then?” to be met by the
quizzical rejoinder, “But I AM Paddy Knapp!”
After spending 88 years on the planet one can
be forgiven some minor lapses.
The indulgence and dissipation in which
the Racqueteers happily wallow has inspired
a suggestion that our Christmas trip to
Sanctuary Cove, and latterly to Runaway Bay,
should not be confined to an annual event, so
the prevailing wisdom is that, with only an
allotted lifespan which is ever diminishing, we
should maximize the number of times that our
hedonistic tendencies can find outlet.
Thus it has come to pass that The
Superannuated Schoolies will again assault
the Coast, but this time in July, when cooler
climes might abate the appetite for alcohol, but
this may be a forlorn hope.

The winning team
Bowls Club
by Brian Bennetts
The Tattersall’s Bowls Club Annual General Meeting was held at
Tattersall’s Club with nothing untoward happening. The same
Committee was re-elected with no opposition. A very pleasant lunch in
the Healy Room rounded off the day.
Our first social bowls day of the year was held at the St Lucia Bowls
Club. A good day of bowls was enjoyed playing social bowls. I arranged
with the Club selectors to get their top team of fours to play against one of
our teams going to Sydney to compete for the Turf Bowlers Trophy. The
game was close, but Tattersall’s lost by a small margin; good practice for
Sydney.
First day of the Carnival started off well with wins over Newcastle
75/18 and 6 points. Then a win over arch rivals, City Tattersall’s, on two
rinks 42/27 and 5 points. The final game of the day was against Singapore.
They don't play in the competition so we don't get points. We used to have
a bye but Singapore comes down to play social bowls instead of having a
bye.
Day 2 began disastrously. We were beaten by Adelaide in a very tight
game 33/37 and gained only 1½ points. Going into the second game of
the day against Perth that is the team with the most wins in recent years,
we were feeling very nervous. The boys played magnificently and were
victorious getting 5½ points. Bowls is an amazing game and you never
know what can happen. Our final game of Day 2 was against Canberra.
It had earlier beaten Adelaide. Well, we beat them on all rinks and got the
maximum 6 points.
Wednesday was a rest day when most of the players went to the races.
Craig Francis and I attended the delegates meeting then afterwards we
went with some of the guys and spent a very pleasant day on the Harbour,
lunching at Manly. All in all it was a very pleasant day.
At the delegates meeting, it was disclosed that the next Carnival will
be held in Canberra. It coincides with the centenary of Canberra as the
capital of Australia and we will have to book early as accommodation will
be at a premium.
2016 will be our turn again, so here's hoping we are all fit and able.
Hell, I will have the OBE (Over Bloody Eighty) award by then.
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The third day of the carnival dawned a lovely fine day after
showers overnight. The greens already slow would be even
slower and more difficult with City Tattersall’s in the lead with
28½ points. They could only get another 12 points as they had
yet to play the bye against Singapore. We, on the other hand, to
win the trophy, had to win all three of our games. We needed 18
points. The first game was won easily getting the full 6 points,
but the second game was against Victoria that put us out of the
competition last year after a very hard fought battle. We had a
small win on all three rinks and got the maximum 6 points. The
last game was won easily with three big wins and the last 6 points
we needed.
The Tattersall’s Turf Bowlers Trophy was ours for only the
second time in 33 years. Whoopee!!
At the presentation night, it was also revealed that we had
also won the trophy for the highest winning margin against
Singapore, quite an achievement. Thanks once again to Jack
Hansen who skilfully selected the teams with few changes over
the three days.
Sadly, President Ern Wood was unable to attend the Carnival
as he was recovering from surgery. He was overjoyed with
the result.
Ern Wood (President & Treasurer):
3831 9886 (h)
Brian Bennetts (Selector): 3366 1279 (h)
Craig Francis (Secretary): 3236 1245 (w)
Bernie Carroll (Committee): 3262 3505 (h)
Mort Howes (Committee): 3720 1762 (h)
Peter London (Committee): 3890 5818 (h)
Tattler Winter 2012
Singapore
Lady Bowlers
Lim Peck Tee,
Jennifer Chew
and Philomena
Goh with
Brian Bennetts
Craig Francis
delivering the
perfect bowl
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Sub-Club News
Tattersall’s Motorcycle Club continues to grow
as we warmly welcome our new Members who
have joined us over the past few months.
This edition of our Tattler serves as a tribute
to Tattersall’s Club and TMC Foundation
Member the late Mr. John Herbert. John left
us in body early in March of this year after his
courageous battle with cancer.
“Herbs” as he was so fondly known to most,
carried his spirited love of life right through
to his passing… passionately talking of his
family, friends and his beloved motorcycles
on the night before his passing. Hard work,
dedication and integrity were the foundations
in John’s life and his achievements served as
an inspiration to all who had the privilege of
knowing him well.
John’s passion for life saw him exploring
rather than just traveling the world;
discovering sort-after vintage motorcycles and
sending them back to Australia to add to his
collection.
In his later years, John’s prized collection
grew to 10 motorcycles dating back to a 1953
AJS, 1959, 62 and 71 Triumphs, through to
the latest Ducati race bikes. John’s skills and
eye for perfection saw him restore by hand
many of the bikes in his collection back to
showroom condition.
John’s colourful spirit for life was reflected
in our Tattersall’s Club motto: Amicitia Vita
Est – Friendship is Life.
TMC held a Friendship is Life Dinner for
John in the Wine Cellar room at Tatts where
John’s love of fine red was well catered for in a
selection by Cellarmaster, Stacy Holmes.
Herbs, our friend and mate, cheers, your
Spirit at TMC will always continue to shine.
While Brisbane’s wet weather seems to be
the norm again this year, we have managed
to take advantage of the odd, fine weekend
and escape on two wheels and four. Our rides
have taken us north heading to the hinterland
regions of Maleny for brunch at the Rainforest
Café at Mary Cairncross Park, and south-west
to the country areas of Boonah, Mt Tamborine,
the Lockyer Valley townships and Wivenhoe
Dam.
A memorial ride for John was crafted
by TMC taking us on a route he had longed
to do. We headed out through the D’Aguilar
Ranges to Maleny on through the Mary Valley
to Kenilworth, up over the Obi Obi Range and
into Mapleton for lunch on the verandah of
the Mapleton Hotel. John’s two magnificent
Harley Davidson motorcycles were ridden by
TMC Members in remembrance.
34 Tattler Winter 2012
Motorcycle Club
by Edward Profke
Tattersall’s Club and TMC Members,
Shane Lockland and Adam Cameron are about
to compete in the Tatts Finke Desert Race:
http://finkedesertrace.com.au/ This will take
them from Alice Springs 226 kms to the town
of Finke and back again on specially-prepared
Dirt Bikes capable of reaching speeds of over
150kph. With entrants of over 500 bikes and
80 V8 buggies, Shane and Adam have been
in training and preparation since visiting the
race last year.
On the return leg, their expedition will
see them crossing the Simpson Desert and
over the famous "Big Red" sand dune. This
will be incredibly challenging in their fullyladen
4WD with the loaded bike trailer in
tow. A well earned beer will be enjoyed at the
Birdsville Hotel before continuing back home
through Roma. For a brief insight: http://
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_
embedded&v=v0gD7LwKBvA
Our social gatherings off two-wheels
have always remained centered on Tattersall’s
Club being the pivotal point for new friend
and business networks. TMC always holds a
standing booking for Sportsman’s Grill Nights
and special-event evenings with TMC taking 27
seats for the premier Black Tie Boxing Night.
Our Guest and Affiliates list continues to grow
and this has led to the signing of several new
Tattersall’s Club Members.
TMC would like to take this opportunity
to thank all Tattersall’s Club staff for their
exemplary service and attention to detail at all
times. We look forward to the year ahead with a
John Herbert with his
1953 Matchless race bike
that he had fully restored
John Herbert aboard
the 1971 restored
Triumph Trophy
TMC Members and
guests at Mapleton
on the John Herbert
Memorial Ride with
John's two prized
Harley Davidson
motorcycles featured
in the foreground
TMC President, Casey Stringfellow and TMC Events
Manager, Edward Profke at the Black Tie Boxing Night
with former World Champion, Tony Mundine
host of great outings and social events planned
for each month. Our TMC rides are calendared
for the third Sunday of the month and all are
welcome, be it on two wheels or four.
For further details regarding Tattersall’s
Motorcycle Club, contact Tattersall’s
Club on 3331 8888 or
http://groups.google.com.au/group/
tattersalls-motorcycle-club
President
Casey Stringfellow: 0438 776 090
casey@stringfellow.com.au
Events Manager/secretary
Edward Profke: 0418 155 873
edward@egpmanagement.com
Committee:
Bernie Orrock: 0407 640 577
bernie@taskgroup.com.au
Mike Wilson: 0419 670 537
mike@wilsonaccountantants.com.au

Wine Club
by Ian McLeod
This Tattler article, which is a regular inclusion
in our Club magazine, is our opportunity
to communicate with not only Wine Club
Members but the wider Tattersall’s Club
community.
Of the many thousands of Tattersall’s
Members, the Tattersall’s Wine Club has a
membership of around 260. This number
has been growing over recent years and the
Wine Club Committee is very proud that we
are actively involving so many Members.
We do however encourage other Members
of Tattersall’s Club to consider joining our
numbers or at least attending an event from
time to time.
It would be fair to say that the Wine Sub-
Club makes every effort to embrace our Club
motto Amicitia vita est - Friendship is life. At
Wine Club functions, we would feel that we
have achieved great success if people have
enjoyed interacting with other Members and
guests and had an opportunity to hear from
a winemaker or winery owner and learn
something of their activities and plans.
In addition, we aim to provide excellent
examples of Australia's wines and, on occasion,
wines from other places. On occasions, we will
have options games for Members' enjoyment.
Some might think that seeking to have people
identify wines in this manner is just a guessing
game, but it is well known that there are those
who have the skill to excel, not that they always
do! However, it’s amazing how often our wives
or partners win. In summary, we invite any
Tatts Members who care to sample our good
will and company to consider attending one of
our coming events and join in the fun.
In early February, the Wine Club
conducted its annual meeting and I am very
pleased to report that all Committee Members
were re-elected unopposed and our reports
were well received.
Thus our Committee remains:
Ian McLeod – President
Peter Dittmer – Vice-President
James Noble – Secretary
Lou Carter – Treasurer
Roland Muster – Cellarmaster
Hal Davis
Chris Elliott
Mark Hogan
Geoff Veal
John Woodhouse
The few Members who did attend this
necessary gathering enjoyed generous
conviviality with Committee Members
following the meeting which was not very
long and then various Members enjoyed the
hospitality of the Healy Room.
Scotchman’s Hill wines from the Bellarine
Peninsula featured in our February luncheon.
One of the longer-established enterprises in
this region, Scotchman’s Hill has extensive
vineyards or contracted vineyards around the
Geelong area, Bellarine and the Mornington
Peninsula. CEO and Chief Winemaker,
Robin Brockett regaled us with anecdotes
and information about their winemaking
challenges. The Company has numerous
labels and makes wines from grapes sourced
from many regions in Australasia. One of
their quirkier labels is their Ferryman range of
three wines which are made from Mornington
Peninsula grapes that are picked and ferried
across Port Phillip Bay on the vehicular ferry;
thus the name Ferryman Wines. As I write
this, I can well recall a glass of the Ferryman
Chardonnay which I enjoyed so well.
The month of March for Wine Club
functions is always a challenging time of year.
Wineries are either already heavily involved in
vintage or expecting to be so at any moment.
Given that we always prefer to have someone
from Head Office, a winemaker or winery
decisive, it was an easy decision to consider an
early start to our Members' Black Tie Dinner
program.
Thus in March this year, we held the first of
our, hopefully, two Black Tie Dinner functions.
An exciting and delightful menu of scallops,
lamb and crepes Suzette was matched to an
outstanding array of wines. On arrival, thanks
to the creative suggestions of our Life Member,
Hal Davis, we had Kir Royale – a combination
of Crème de Cassis and sparkling wine. With
this was served Rubis Liqueur infused Pate de
Poulet Strawberry and Currant Compote.
An outstanding Yarra Valley maker
presented wines in April. Our April dinner
featured Oakridge Wines and Chief Winemaker,
David Bicknell. Another one of Halliday’s
stratospheric-rated wineries, Oakridge has
outstandingly been awarded by the very-much
respected Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Good Wine Guide as their Winery of the Year,
David Bicknell as Winemaker of the Year
and their 2010 864 Chardonnay as Wine of
the Year; a truly outstanding result. We have
to advise that, “yes” we did try the wine of
the year.
Sub-Club News
Barry Aaskov and
Christine Dittmer
at the Black Tie Fine
Wine function
Ric James and David
Bicknell at the
Oakridge dinner
John Jeffcoat and
Margaret Thew at
the Black Tie Fine
Wine evening
Robin Brockett
and Geoff Veal at
the Scotchman’s
Hill luncheon
It may be appropriate to give the Club a
plug at this stage and mention that we have
arranged with our Club to accommodate
visiting winemakers from time to time.
One might presume that all Members are
aware that the Club has very superior
accommodation available for visitors and
Members at most attractive prices. It would
be remiss of us not to express our thanks for
the assistance of the Club and to mention to
Members that the accommodation is there for
all to take advantage of.
In the coming months, we are hosting
Gary Crittenden originally from Dromana
Estate on the Mornington Peninsula and a
return visit from Mark Lloyd of Coriole fame.
A special aspect of the Mark Lloyd event is
that we have well-advanced plans to conduct
this event at the Downs Club in Toowoomba.
Our intention is to interact with our kindred
spirits from the Downs Club and invite as
many of Tatts Country Members in the region
who may be able to join us there in July.
As always, we are pleased to remind Club
Members that joining Tattersall’s Wine Club
is easily arranged. Please contact the Club
Office or Secretary, James Noble [3255 3200]
or President, Ian McLeod [3878 5555].
Tattler Winter 2012
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Sub-Club News
36 Tattler Winter 2012
Snooker Club
by Tim Woolley
I cannot begin my first contribution on behalf of the Snooker
Club without paying tribute to Leo Thomsen who has faithfully
recorded events in this column for the last 19 years; indeed, since
The Tattler was first published in this form. His informative,
witty and often scholarly articles make him a hard act to follow
and we are extremely grateful for his contribution, in addition to
his sterling work as Snooker Club Handicapper, in which role,
we hope he will continue for many years.
In the last issue, Leo mentioned the Snooker Club tour
to New Zealand in February. This is covered at greater length
elsewhere in this issue by Ray Garske. It was a great success and
thoroughly enjoyed by those who took part.
In March, we were delighted to host a visit by the Singapore
Cricket Club snooker team that fielded eight players including
their Club President, Manu Bhojwani. Interest among our
Members was such that we had a turnout of 13 players which
stretched Ray Garske’s organisational abilities to their limit in
making sure everyone had a game.
This resulted in a match of 18 games with Tatts ending as
the victors narrowly by 10 – 8. In all, it was an excellent social
evening of friendly rivalry which allowed us to renew old
friendships and I believe further cemented the close relations
between our two clubs. We hope to visit them next year with
more information below.
Tattersall’s Snooker Club became affiliated earlier this year to
the Queensland Billiards and Snooker Association and entered
Grade C of the annual Brisbane District Snooker Pennant
Competition involving a team of four playing every Wednesday
evening, alternating home and away against seven other clubs
over a period of 14 weeks.
The principal team comprises Neville Veal, Anthony Martin,
Michael Needham and Wayne Duncan as well as myself with
reserves: Ray Garske, Robert Day, Lance Baker and Barry
Rutherford. We started well with a win at home against the
Redcliffe Warriors but had only modest success after that with
two more wins and three draws and the others closely-fought
games.
At the time of writing, there is still one more match to play.
It has been useful however in forming links with other clubs and
introducing Tattersall’s to many who have never been here before
and are suitably impressed with our magnificent facilities.
In addition to this, we are commencing in May a regular
round robin series of friendly matches with the Queensland
Club and the Brisbane Club that will hopefully encourage more
players to make use of their billiard rooms and form closer
relationships between the city clubs.
Our first 9 Ball competition of the year was held on 9 April
with Robert Gauld, a regular winner at these events, overcoming
Lance Baker in a tense final to take first prize. The runners-up
were Wayne Duncan and Robert Day with Ray Garske and Barry
Rutherford completing the prize winners.
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Brian Buckley and Neville Veal
enjoying the evening with Ong Chin
Leong and Kwek Chock Ming of the
Singapore Cricket Club
The Singapore Cricket Club
President, Manu Bhojwani receives
a souvenir of the occasion
The first of our major annual tournaments, the Snooker Singles
Handicap, started in March with all the first round matches played by
the middle of April. As ever, the results produced one or two surprising
outcomes with Brian Buckley defeating one of our star players, Michael
Needham. Michael Browning defeated last year’s winner, Mitch Acres
while Leo Thomsen overcame last year’s runner-up, Ernie Ward. Lance
Baker only succumbed to our top player, Jim Wicks on the black ball in
the last frame. Final results will be revealed in the next Tattler.
Our second overseas trip this year will be again to Hong Kong from
8 to 13 October. Considerable interest has already been shown by a
number of Members and I have no doubt we will be able to put a good
team together. There is still room for more if anyone would like to join
us in what promises to be another memorable trip.
Next year, we hope to take up a suggestion of the Singapore Cricket
Club’s President and visit India and in particular Mumbai (which we
used to know as Bombay). There, the Indian Cricket Club and the
Gymkhana Club have enthusiastic snooker teams. It is possible that
this could be combined with a visit to Singapore including a visit to our
reciprocal clubs there. We have to pass through Singapore on our way
to India. Early expressions of interest are invited.
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