Probus Club of Bobbin Head

                         Monthly General Meeting                           

           

              When:      MONDAY 11th September 2023 from 10.00am to 12.00pm 

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

           Speaker:     Nicholas Cowdery AO, KC, FAAL

 

           Subject :     “FIRST NATIONS OVER-REPRESENTATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM"

Nicholas Cowdery AO, KC, FAAL has been involved in criminal justice for over 50 years, serving in the roles of prosecutor, defender (including in Papua New Guinea), judge and teacher. He was the Director of Public Prosecutions for NSW for the period 1994 to 2011. Since then, as an adjunct Professor, he has taught criminal justice courses at the Universities of Sydney and of NSW. A past President of the International Association of Prosecutors, he was also founding Co-Chair of the Human Rights Institute of the International Bar Association. 

During his term as NSW Director of Public Prosecutions his notable prosecutions included those of Ivan Milat, Gordon Wood, and Keli Lane. 

Well known for his campaigns in respect of drug law reform, Nicholas Cowdery was involved in the campaigns to legalise abortion and voluntary assisted dying and is a director of the Justice Reform Initiative - working to reduce our reliance nationwide upon imprisonment as the answer to every crime problem. 

In addition to being an associate of the Centre for Public Integrity and a member of its committee that worked for the establishment of an effective national integrity commission in Australia, he is also the author of three books; “Getting Justice Wrong: Myths, Media and Crime” (Allen & Unwin, 2001); “Frank & Fearless”, with Rachael Jane Chin (NewSouth, 2019) and “Discretion in Criminal Justice” (LexisNexis, 2022). 

Since his retirement as DPP, he has held a number of honorary academic positions. He teaches a postgraduate course at Sydney University called Discretion in Criminal Justice and also lectures, from time to time, at the University of NSW. He is involved in university research projects. He speaks at many Probus clubs and U3A meetings and is still involved with programs of the International Association of Prosecutors. 

                                                      

                                                          New Events

                                           We are delighted to advise these new activities.

 

                                                             Wednesday 20th September 

A REMINDER for all of those attending this Outing to be at the Bowling Club at 8.15am as our bus departs at 8.30 sharp! 

                                       Walking Group

Social Walk . Monday September 18th. 

North Head. 

This is a drive yourself. Meet at the Barracks Precinct Car Park at 10.15am. 

From Manly, we go up Darley Road, past old Manly Hospital and straight ahead onto Blue Fish Drive, (do not bear right through the archway gate entrance), and continue on to the right turn and signage to Gunner Road and car park (free parking). 

Morning tea at the Barracks Precinct. We then will walk to the North Fort via hanging swamp, gun emplacement, Australia Memorial Walk, Fairfax Lookout, Defence of Sydney Monument and North Fort for lunch then to Bella Vista Cafe for coffee and back to the Barracks Precinct via harbour and northern lookouts. 5 kms. 

Bring snack, lunch and water. 

Register with Sue Fairclough. Email [email protected] Mob. 0417 278 044 

Please let me know if you require a lift and drivers let me know if you can take a passenger 

        

       Monthly meet and greet Lunch Friday 15th September - 12:00pm

 

                                                               FARINAS PIZZERIA

                                                         Normurra St, Nth Turramurra 

Our new lunch venue has proved to be a great success with the largest number attending since we commenced our monthly lunches. The 19 people who came along enjoyed great company and good food so we will return to Farinas in September. 

If you would like to join us, please let me know a.s.a.p. so that I can make the booking. 

Ros Tyler – 0417904630 (leave message) 

 

                              Loose Enders Coffee Group

 

J.J.'s - St Ives Village - Sunday 17th September 10:00am

Come along for coffee, cake and a chat – all welcome! If you would like to join us this month, please let me know a few days in advance so that I can call in and book our ‘desired’ table. 

Ros Tyler – 0417904630 (leave message) 

 

                                “Tight Tuesday” Lunch 

12:00pm Tuesday 24th October 2023 atthe Belrose Hotel 

We have arranged another of these popular lunches to be held in the Function room of the Belrose Hotel - most meals are reduced to $15.00 each. 

More details next month meantime you may book by contacting Ros Tyler 

Ros Tyler – 0417904630 (leave message) 

 

                              Photographic Ineterst Group

                                                 No meetings schduled for September.

                         President's Annual Trip

                                                 All aboard for the Murray River Cruise

       

 

(1st – 7th October 2023) 

If you’ve been thinking it might be fun and would like to join us, make sure to pick up your itinerary & booking form at the sign on desk. For those who have already registered, please make sure to collect your booking form to complete. 

Though it may seem early in order to secure the cabins deposits of $600.00p.p. need to be paid either directly into the Probus account or to the treasurer by the March meeting. 

Don’t miss out on this beautiful scenic adventure. 

For further information please contact 

Christine McArthur VP 8097 9452 - 0417 442 314