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The Albany Ladies Probus Club held an Easter Bonnet competition at their April meeting.
Many of the
members
sported some
amazing hats
and the event
was enjoyed
by all.
PUBLISHED BY PROBUS ASSOCIATION OF WA FOR MEMBERS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Vol 5 Issue 2 June 2014
Albany Ladies Probus Club
Wishing the new Committees in the 2014/15 Probus year lots of success
with plenty of fun, friendship and fellowship for all Members.
Liz Davies & Kay Cunningham
President Charmaine Hickman & Gwen
Norman
Winner of the Most Amusing hat Lesley Whittle, and
Erica Wilkinson who won the Most Attractive hat
Veana Scott
As a rule AGM’s are times when people shuffle uneasily in their seat and hope not to get nomi-
nated.
But not at Mundaring Probus. After a brief formal
meeting The Gladtones, including Sid Pearce (99)
(left) and Audrey Newby a youngster of 89,
brought back vaudeville, 1950s pop songs for us all
and nostalgia for the poms, and those who would
have liked to have been poms, in the audience.
Noreen Campbell is the new president and a new
committee was formed, containing many familiar
faces and a few new ones. Thanks to Geraldine
Hart, Audrey Bottrell and Frances Millhouse who
retired after long and distinguished service on the
club committee. The meeting wound up with the traditional chicken, salad and champagne.
Mundarimg Probus Club - Gladtones make Probus AGM a day to remember
Frank Smith
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Twenty eight members from mostly city Probus Clubs, representing 14 Clubs, joined the Villa
Probus South West gathering travelling to Albany and then on to Busselton.
The tour began with collection from our homes, and then travelling south through Williams and
on to Kojonup were we had an enjoyable lunch at Kodja Place. We then stepped aboard the new
Kojonup Tourist Railway. We continued on to Albany were we were welcomed by our hosts at
the Ace Motor Inn.
Day two - we were welcomed by Members of the Albany Mens Probus Club and enjoyed morn-
ing tea with them. Lunch was at our leisure in Albany, and then an interesting visit to the Albany
Museum. A Sunset cruise on the harbour was very enjoyable and we returned to the Ace Motel
for dinner with Members of other Albany Probus clubs.
Day three - off to Busselton. We stopped to visit Denmark Surf Life Saving Club which has been
operating there for over 50 years. The Club has stunning views over Ocean Beach. A very tasty
home cooked morning tea was served by some of the Members and they explained the opera-
tions of the Club. Back on the coach with a stop in Walpole to have lunch and then to Busselton
staying at the lovely Abbey Beach Resort.
Day four - The Busselton Mens Probus Club, which is shortly to become a combined club, wel-
comed us to their meeting and morning tea. We then travelled on to Cowaramup and enjoyed
the sweet treats at the Candy Cow. Lunch was at the Nookery Cafe at Woody Nook Winery and
we then visited The Grove to sample their wines and liqueurs. The evening was very special with
dinner at the Equinox Cafe overlooking stunning Geographe Bay with Members of the Vasse,
Dunsborough and Busselton Probus Clubs.
Day five - We enjoyed roaming around the Busselton Historical Museum housed in the old but-
ter factory to look at their great collection of memorabilia and then on to Bunbury to enjoy lunch
at the Rose Hotel before returning home.
This tour was made very special to us all by the wonderful Villa Coach crew, Jeff and Carey, who
certainly did everything possible to make the gathering a happy and memorable experience.
Look out for Villa's next Probus Gathering!!
Floreat Ladies Probus Club
Betty Blake
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At the AGM on the 4 March Albany Probus Club welcomed
Local MLA Mr Peter Watson who joined the group as guest
speaker outlining the life of a politician. Jokes were a plenty
with fun and fellowship.
The Villa Carlotta tour ventured through Albany once again
bringing with it 28 Probians representing 14 clubs. Probians
from as far away as Kalgoorlie and Merriwa attended.
Following the AGM, visitors enjoyed sailing on the waters
surrounding Albany followed by a dinner that evening in
which 12 local Probians joined them.
Albany Probus Club
MLA Peter Watson
Villa Carlotta tour members
Graham Kirkwood
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The Leeming Combined Probus Club recently had their 6th
Annual General Meeting to which they
invited a group of twelve singers from Mandurah Island Probus Club.
Known as ‘The Islanders’ this group of Probians – by their own admission – began with enthusi-
asm and very little else! However they have now developed into very professional and enter-
taining performers.
Their presentation ranged from their own Club song, to songs associated with John Denver and
The Seekers before moving into beautiful renditions of ‘The Rose’ and ‘I have a Dream.’
At the conclusion of the
meeting, they joined
Leeming Club members
for lunch at Glen Iris
Country Club, before re-
turning home.
A very enjoyable inter-
change between two
Probus Clubs.
Leeming Combined Probus Club
Barbara Mitchinson “The Islanders” pictured with the new Committee of the Leeming Club
The Probus Club of Attadale, was hardly two years old when Ken Ewing joined. He was smiling
then and he is still smiling at the age of 93,
despite a recent illness that kept him away
from club activities. It was good to see him
at the March meeting where he finally
received his 30-year membership certifi-
cate from our retiring President, Peter
Golding. Ken stayed on to join other
Members for lunch.
Narogin-born Ken, who had a twin brother,
is a modest chap who has had a good life,
including marriage to Lorna for 64 years.
He started work as a post office messenger
boy and ended his career as a widely re-
spected senior valuer. For a while he was a
tutor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of
Technology for Valuation Correspondence
students in WA. Like many of his generation, his life was interrupted by WW2 and he saw service
as an army officer in New Guinea and New Britain. He is a former president and speakers
officer of the Club.
Attadale Probus Club
Glyn Williams
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VISIT TO THE RAIL HERITAGE WA MUSEUM
Thirteen members and partners were given complimentary cuppas and biscuits to begin the tour.
Guide Geoffrey Highham modified his introductory talk as he will be the Guest Speaker at our
May meeting. The group were informed about the history of the museum and how it is self-
funded other than for some special grants. Then it was off to meet the stars.
First up was “Jane”, engine
No 1 in the WA Railways in
1881. “Jane” was built by
Robert Stephenson & Co
and with a sister engine,
started on the Fremantle to
Guildford line. Our group
crowded around “Jane” for
the photo. Some members
may have even wanted to
take a “Selfie” on their
cameras. Next we went to
sit in the restored carriage
hauled by the two sisters.
Everyone was willing to sit
in the 2nd Class section,
mainly because the seats in
the 1st class have not been fitted yet. The wooden bench seats ran lengthwise on either side
down the small carriage. “Jane” was later sold to the West Australian Jarrah Forest Co and spent
time ranging the bush. She was named “Kate” by the bush timber workers after Kate Kelly, Ned’s
sister.
Our next experience was to be seated in a 1918 dining car originally designed for 24 people, but
later seating 40. Used on the Kalgoorlie overnight train, there were two meal sittings and the
cooks only had 45 minutes to cook the second meal. Geoffrey described the three course meal
we would have enjoyed, with a choice of a mixed grill or a roast for the main meal. After that ex-
perience, we were free to roam and view the other exhibits and some extra guides were on hand
to answer our questions. One pleasing feature was that the ladies especially, obeyed the large
signs which stated “No Expectorating on the Platforms”. For the benefit of the genteel readers,
expectorating means spitting.
At a cost of $7 for Seniors, the tour is good value and 9279 7189 is the
contact number.
Fremantle Probus Club
Barry Prosser
A senior lady was asked “At your ripe old age, what would you prefer
to get: Parkinson's or Alzheimer's?”
The wise one answered, “Definitely Parkinson's—better to spill half
my wine than to forget where I keep the bottle”.
And so say all of us !!
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On a very hot day in February, 21 ladies from the
Shoalwater Ladies Probus Club went to the Olde
Quindanning Inne for lunch. Fortunately the bus had
efficient air conditioning and wasn’t cramped so we
were all comfortable. Our first stop was Dwellingup
where we parked under huge shady trees and the
driver provided us with a big morning tea of sand-
wiches, cakes and biscuits. A short distance away was
a gift shop that was crammed with so many interest-
ing items that we didn’t know where to look. Also on
sale were home made jams, chutneys, honey etc and
plums donated by a local farmer. Everyone took
advantage of buying such fresh fruit and we each
came away with a bag of plums. The money from
the fruit all went to charity.
On the next leg of the journey, we were amused to see plums rolling up and down the aisle of the
bus - those belonging to one lady had all come out of the bag. The drive to Quindanning was
quite hilly and scenic and after a cooling drink we were served with a delicious meal. Between
the courses, the owner of the inn, told us some of the history of the building and the previous
owners each of whom had added his own personality to the building’s development. After-
wards we were free to look around the lovely gardens and buildings and all commented on the
beautiful lounge that contained some of the original furniture from the earliest days. We re-
turned by a different route with a brief stop in Serpentine. A happy and interesting trip on a hot
summer’s day.
Shoalwater Ladies Probus Club recently held a very
successful AGM. Once again, a full committee of ten members was
elected including several new faces.
The photo shows the retiring President Paula Clohesy who had just
passed on the regalia to new President
June Ingley.
Shoalwater Ladies Probus Club
Joan Dodd
On 14th March, thirteen members from the Melville
Ladies Probus Club spent a very pleasant morning
wandering through the beautiful Patsy's Rose
Gardens in Gooseberry Hill.
After a delightful Devonshire morning tea and a
friendly informative talk with Patsy we proceeded to
Kalamunda for a cafe luncheon and a browse around
the nearby art gallery and gift centre.
Melville Ladies Probus Club
Lorna Green
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Booragoon Men’s Probus Club
In March, the Men's Probus Club of Booragoon enjoyed a visit to the WA Main Roads Traffic Op-
erations Centre in Perth.
This involved an introductory video presentation in which we learned that the Main Roads
Department manages over 18,000km of freeways, major highways and arterial roads across WA.
To do this it uses approx. 200 CCTV cameras, computer and web based systems to observe net-
work situations and convey information to the public via the Main Roads website, Twitter, nu-
merous radio stations, and a 24 hour Telephone information service.
After the video, we were able to view the Operations Centre in action through a Special viewing
window and see the Video Wall (200 CCTV cameras), the Northbridge Tunnel wall (48 cameras),
the Public Transport wall (40 cameras).
The Centre operates 24 hours per day and 7
days a week. It controls and coordinates traffic
signals across WA using the SCATS System
(Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System).
Questions were answered by charming and
experienced staff.
Following the visit, some of those attending
enjoyed a pleasant lunch at the nearby Hyde
Park Hotel.
Mel Austin
On Monday 10th March, 2014 at our
General Meeting, Gerard Woerlee was
presented with his Certificate of Life
Membership by President Bob Elliot.
Gerard has been the Club's Bulletin editor
and a member of the Management Com-
mittee for several years and coincidently
reached his 95th Birthday on the 13th
March, 2014. All of which combined to
warrant Gerard receiving this honour
which was a popular decision by Mem-
bers of his Club.
Well done Gerard.
Tony Carter
Combined Probus Club of Attadale
The Centre in action
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The Interest Group of Stitches and Yarns from the Combined Probus Club of Attadale recently got
together to stitch with love a small rug
for one of their Club Members who
isn't having much fun at the moment.
Sewing Co-ordinator Maureen and
President Jessie said the whole club
were hoping that Sue will improve
rapidly when she receives the surprise
they have made for her.
Attadale Combined Probus Club
Winston Marsh
On the 15th May Melville
Ladies Probus Club celebrated
their 25th birthday with a
grand luncheon at Quinlans
T.A.A.F. restaurant , Beacons-
field. About 70 members
attended. 8 lucky members
won raffle prizes wrapped in
silver paper to continue the
theme of our special day.
Melville Ladies Probus Club
Darryl Williams (representing PAWA )
presenting Verna Hevron (our President)
with our Silver Anniversary certificate.
The beautiful and most modern cup cake tower
made by our member Patricia Goodridge for our
special birthday cake.
12 Founding Members of our Club gathered
around the cake along with President Verna.
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The Probus Club of Mandurah Inc recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary with members and
guests at the RAAFA Estate, Meadow Springs. Those attending enjoyed morning tea, cutting of a
cake, signed a table cloth to commemorate the event and listened to a musical interlude from
students from a local school during lunch.
Mandurah Probus Club
Eric Hamilton Peter Connolly & Lorraine Hume
Marion Blair & commemora-
tive table cloth
Mandurah Island Probus Club
The Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin coastal track winds along the South Western coast of WA
between two gleaming white lighthouses standing sentinel over the turbulent waters. Our in-
trepid group of Mandurah Island Probians have walked and scrambled the 135kms three days
each year for the past 3 years. The group of 20 (odd) aged 63 -76, male and female from all walks
of life and parts of the world have
developed wonderful camaraderie
over that time and there is a strong
emotional bond between us. Each
day’s walk caters for various endur-
ances; two groups walk either a full
walk of 12-15 kms, the other 5-7kms.
The first year’s walk from Cape Natu-
ralist Lighthouse to Gracetown cov-
ered 47 kms over three days. We will
never forget the mesmerizing views
from the ridges out over breaking
waves of crystal clear water to the
bluest of blue water beyond. The track winding into the distance edged with beautiful flowering
bushes above the rugged limestone cliffs. Looking down on a pod of dozens of dolphins surfing
the huge breakers below us. The crunch of coarse yellow sand along the gently curving beaches.
An energy sapping scramble through steep granite hillsides south of Yallingup. The views across
to spectacular Canal Rocks; a steep cliff climb up endless steps at Wyadup; the arduous scramble
high above the crashing waves around the point at Gracetown.
Lorraine Hume
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Edited by Enid Holt
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MIPC, PO Box 256, Mandurah 6210.
Our second year saw us trek a further 40kms south of Gracetown. More great experiences
awaited. The long cliff top hike from Gracetown to historic Ellensbrook homestead; a green oasis
with a white washed stone homestead tucked into a little valley framed by high sand hills with
crystal clear Ellen brook gurgling down to the sea. Further on the waterfall and grotto at Meeka-
darabee Caves. The dazzling white sands at the mouth of the Margaret River. The sad remnants
of fire ravaged Wallcliffe House sitting high above the beautiful river. Further on more than 300
steps leading down steeply to Boodjidup Brook amidst a violent thunderstorm booming it’s
threat directly over our heads. The magnificent stretch of coastal cliffs riven with caves; steep
descents and climbs through trees and shrubs clinging precariously to the hillsides near Bob’s
Hollow.
This year saw us back for
the final 51kms to Cape
Leeuwin. The days were
warm and sunny with one
rainy exception along the
6.5km memorable Bo-
ranup beach to historic
Hamelin Bay. From Contos
Campground we passed
through majestic Karri for-
ests with their creamy
brown trunks and rich
green crowns of leaves
towering over us. The
deep quiet broken only by the calls of an occasional bird spreading alarm at our intrusion. A
salmon caught just as we approached Hamelin Bay was a fascinating diversion. Lunch at the old
jetty was a welcome break where we met up with other members of our group joining us for the
afternoon leg to Cosy Corner. From Cosy Corner there was a truly memorable experience clam-
ouring over the rocky platform jutting out over the ocean. The 700 metre long platform sus-
pended above the ocean below. Hollowed out by ceaseless waves eating away underneath we
wondered how it stills stands; fissures and numerous blowholes provide tuneful notes as the air
rushes upwards from the force of the waves. Truly memorable! An exhausting climb of nearly
600 feet in 1500 metres from the beach at
the end of day three left all exhausted but
with a sense of achievement. The final day
was very memorable as we approached
Cape Leeuwin lighthouse. The old lime en-
crusted waterwheel was a welcome sight.
What comes next is the question? It has
been a wonderful adventure through mag-
nificent country; it’s not to be missed.
Grant Draper
Mandurah Island Probus Club
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