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Probus Club of Bobbin Head

                         Monthly General Meeting                           

 

                                 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Probus Club of Bobbin Head Inc.

will be held at Turramurra Bowling Club, 181 Bobbin Head Road, Turramurra, NSW 2074 

on Monday 11th March 2024, following the general meeting at 10am, for the following purposes: 

  1. To approve the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 13th March 2023; 
  2. To approve the accounts for the year to 31st December, 2023; 
  3. To elect The Officers and Management Committee members for the year to 31st March 2025;
  4. To appoint an auditor. 
  5. To confirm the membership fees for the year to 31st March 2025. 

By Order of the Management Committee Jill Armstrong – Secretary 

     

              When:      MONDAY 11th March 2024 from 10.00am to 12.00pm 

             Where:      Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra

           Speaker:     Patricio Parrague 

           Subject :     Australia and the Chile Catalina Connection 

 

 

 The Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930’s and 1940’s. It was one of the most widely used multi-role aircraft of WWII. They were used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, convoy escorts, search and rescue missions, especially air-sea rescue, and cargo transport. 

During WWII, the Catalinas became the Blackcats and were painted black as they flew in the dark and were loaded up with magnetic mines. The Japanese were confounded as to where the delayed explosions had come from. 

In 1961 Patricio’s Air Force Capitan Roberto Parrague Singer was the first pilot to fly from Chile continental to Easter Island in a Catalina plane called “Manutara I”. What was his dream? In his own Catalina called “Manutara II” he flew from mainland Chile to Easter Island and Tahiti, thus demonstrating that this new air route was possible, making him a national hero of France as well as Chile. The connection with Australia will be revealed at the March meeting. 

Patrico will highlight his Uncle’s adventures and tales of the Catalina which will be an exciting journey down memory lane, so come along and hear more about this exciting story, 

                                            

                                                 New Events

                                           We are delighted to advise these new activities.

 

                                                          Book Club

 

Book club meetings: Pymble Golf Club. 10:30am Jane Dale 02 9487 6642 

Friday 22nd March “Lessons In Chemistry” by Bonnis Gamus 

Friday 12th April “Black Sheep” by Judy Nunn 

                         


                                          

                                           Morning Tea Hornsby RSL

Monday 4th March 2024 and 1st of April

Come along and join in with your fellow members and friends for morning tea at Hornsby RSL Club at 4 High Street Hornsby at 10:00am. The Hornsby RSL Club opens at 10:00am. We meet in the Courtyard dining area. 

Newer members and visitors are especially welcome and are encouraged to join in as a great way to be introduced into the friendship of the club. 

Pay for your own everything. John Hunter 0417 658 849 

 

 


                                              Golf Group

The PBH Golf Group played twice in February experiencing good weather on both occasions. 

For those members who would like to have a social game, the PBH Golf Group now meets fortnightly at North Turramurra golf course on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month usually with tee off between 10 and 11am due to the warmer summer weather. Our next rounds are planned for Wednesday 13th March and Wednesday 27th March, both weather permitting. However, as one cannot book until 14 days before playing, players will be informed in due course of the fortnightly actual tee-off times. Please arrive 30 mins before tee-off. 

Currently we play 10 holes (not nine due to the course layout). The senior’s current cost for 10 holes is $21.60 while a cost of an electric cart, if required, is $25. It is intended to increase this to playing 18 holes at least once a month over time. 

Whether members are current golfers or beginners, both are most welcome. Please contact Simon Solomons on mobile 0407 145 767 and leave a message if I am not available, to let me know whether you are available or not to play on the monthly dates. 

 


 

                                Concerts and Shows

                                                                         Invitation to Classical Musical Evening

                                                                Saturday 16th March 2024 

Last September, the Turramurra Probus Club (that’s not us!) organised a musical evening and extended an invitation to our members, a number of whom took up that invitation. Now, that Club has organised a further concert and once again, extended an invitation to our members. 

Date/time: Saturday 16th March 2024 

Theme: A Classical musical evening, with talented opera, piano, violin and flute soloists performing light classics 

Venue: St Andrews Uniting Church, corner of Vernon and Chisholm Streets, South Turramurra. 

Timing: 7.00pm to 9.00pm 

Refreshments: Light supper provided 

Cost: $20 p.p. cash donation at the door, donated to a Christian Orphanage in Bangladesh. 

You are also most welcome to bring friends. If you would like to attend, please contact the organiser direct, details below. 

Martin Thomas, Turramurra Probus Club Ph 0412 104 260 

 



 

                                 LIVE AT LUNCH CONCERTS – CONCOURSE CONCERT HALL 

                                   Booking Update


Bookings for the April and May Live at Lunch concerts have now closed. Tickets will be distributed at the March meeting. 

Please note that the Concourse has a new booking facility which charges a booking fee for each separate transaction. This aspect was not mentioned when I initially enquired. 

In future, fifty cents will be added to the ticket price to cover the booking fee. 

Tickets for upcoming Live at Lunch Concerts 2024 will therefore cost $42. 

The next concert, which takes place on June 26th, is Gershwin: Saxophone Glamour. 

I will be taking bookings for this concert at the April meeting and there will be more details in the next newsletter. Rhoda Fowler 0424 480 964 

 


 

                                 Walking Group

 

Wendy Whiteley’s house and garden at Lavender Bay. 

PROBUS SOCIAL WALK. MONDAY MARCH 18th 

WAVERTON TO MILSONS POINT 

TRAIN. 9.03 from Turramurra. 

Walk from WAVERTON Station to the Coal Loader for morning tea. Explore Coal Loader and tunnels. We follow Balls Head Road to the foreshore path past the site of the oil storage tanks, on to Waverton Park then some street walking to Sawmillers Reserve, Blues Point and more street walking to Wendy’s garden for lunch. We then walk along the Milsons Point boardwalk and up the hill for coffee then train home. 

Approx 6 ks. More up and down than level with 4 lots of stairs (down) around 35 steps each. 

Snacks, lunch and drinks. 

Neutral Bay to Mosman Bay walk came to an abrupt end at Cremorne Point as we were in prime position for the storm. So 22 wet, bedraggled walkers got the ferry back to the city amid much laughter. 

Please register with Sue Fairclough. Mob. Text 0417 278 044 

Email. [email protected] 

 


 

                 Loose Enders Coffee Group

 

J. J.’s – ST IVES VILLAGE Sunday 17th March 

Anyone is welcome to come along for coffee or tea and a chat. We now have a group of regular attendees but there is always room for more! As I book the table in advance, please let me know if you would like to join us. 

PLEASE PHONE OR SMS ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE OUTINGS 

ROS TYLER – 0417904630 


 

             Photographic Ineterst Group

 

 

                           Winner: 

           Arty & Abstract Photography 

               (SmartPhone Group) 

       Congratulations Catherine Reidy 

 

 

 

 

 

SmartPhone Group: 

Date/Time: Thursday 14th March 2024, 3.15pm at Turramurra Bowling Club. 

Topic: “Street Photography, with your SmartPhone” 

An exciting study into capturing life in the public arena. 

Camera Group: 

Date/Time: Thursday 21st March 2024, 3.15pm at Turramurra Bowling Club. 

(Note: Meeting one week earlier than usual due to my unavailability on the normal date.) 

Topic: “Arty & Abstract Photography, with your Camera” 

New members always welcome. The start of a new year is a great time to join! No experience necessary. 

Contact: Dennis Cowell Ph 0438 534 824 Email [email protected] 


                   SOME EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED 

 

                                                             F R E E O U T I N G ! 

                                                      PREMIER’S GALA CONCERT 

                        ICC SYDNEY THEATRE (FORMERLY AWARE SUPER THEATRE) 

                                              Thursday 14th March at 11.00a.m. 

We have been fortunate to have secured a limited number of tickets for this Annual Event which forms a major part of the NSW Seniors’ Festival. 

Also, I have been able to organise free transport on the day. 

If you would like to attend the concert, please phone me a.s.a.p. as tickets will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. 

I will be distributing the tickets at the February meeting. 

The organisers will advise me of the transport arrangements late in February 



 

                              WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT PLUS LUNCH AT PENRITH R.S.L. 

                                                     Wednesday 10th April 

We will travel to the Experience Centre at the Western Sydney International Airport where we will have morning tea following which we travel to the construction zone of the airport (which has been named The Nancy Bird Walton Airport). 

Following a short introductory video presentation, we are free to stroll around the Centre. Here you will be able to see what is still to come before the opening of the Airport in 2026. This airport will be able to service 10 million passengers each year. 

After we re-board the coach and if time and circumstances permit, the driver may drive around the entire site. 

We then travel to Penrith R.S.L. for lunch following which we pay a visit to Sweeties Confectionery to stock up on some treats. 

COST: $70 per person – PAYABLE NOW 

Our Hopkinson’s coach will depart from Turramurra Bowling Club at 

9.00a.m. -please meet at the Club at 8.45. 

We will return at approximately 3.30p.m. 

NAVAL HISTORY CRUISE 

Friday 31st May 

THIS OUTING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 


 


 

                                                       Anniversary of the Japanese Midget 

                                                      Submarine attack on Sydney Harbour 

31st May 2024 

BOOKINGS FOR THIS OUTING HAVE NOW CLOSED AS WE HAVE OUR 

ALLOCATED QUOTA OF 25 ATTENDEES. 

THU FEB 29 FAIRGROUND FOLLIES, BOWRAL, MORNING TEA, 

LUNCH AT THE TAHMOOR INN. 

Today we travel to Bowral to sing, dance or reminisce amongst the greatest collection of self-playing musical instruments in the Southern Hemisphere. Morning tea on arrival followed by the sights and sounds of antique street organs, European dance hall organs, the Rockin’ Robot Band, the original Luna Park organ, the 100-year-old steam merry-go-round, the grand ‘Taj Mahal’ (the world’s largest, most elaborate self-playing instrument), plus much more. 

Following our two hour visit we will travel to The Tahmoor Inn for a two-course lunch. 

Cost: $100 per person 

MORE PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED PLEASE ! 

WED APR 10 WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT TOUR PLUS LUNCH AT PENRITH R.S.L. 

  • We travel to the Experience Centre at the Western Sydney International Airport where 
  • we will have morning tea following which we travel to the construction zone of the 
  • airport, which has been named The Nancy Bird Walton Airport. 
  • Following a short introductory video presentation, we are free to stroll around the 
  • Centre. Here you will be able to see what is still to come before the opening of the 
  • Airport in 2026. The airport will be able to service 10 million passengers a year. 
  • We reboard the coach and if time permits, the driver may drive around the entire site. 
  • We then have a buffet lunch at Penrith R.S.L. following which we pay a visit to 
  • Sweeties Confectionery to stock up on some treats. 

 

Cost: $70 per person (app.) 


THU JUL 25 CHRISTMAS IN JULY – CAMDEN VALLEY INN 

We travel to Camden for our Christmas in July celebration. The Inn was built in the 1930’s and was originally a milk bar but was always a popular meeting place for locals. We will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine which will be followed by a two-course lunch with tea and coffee. 

Live entertainment is also provided. Cost: $102 per person (app.) 

If you are interested in any of the above Outings, please see me at the General Meeting or phone me on 0417 904 630 (leave message) Ros Tyler 

If you are interested in any of the above Outings, please see me at the General Meeting or phone me on 0417 904 630 (leave message) 

Ros Tyler