26 of us set off on a very cold wet July morning for North Coburg on public transport while 4 decided to drive. That tram ride up Sydney Road never disappoints me. Pentridge is now a great tourist attraction with a modern shopping complex, a palace cinema ...
When I was a young boy I woke up each morning wondering whether I would play with my friends, build a billycart or play “Cowboys and Indians”. In Summer from around the age of ten I was allow to walk to Centre Road , Bentleigh, get on the bus (we knew all ...
Christine and I are currently touring Italy. We spent a few days in Matera which is the third oldest continually inhabited town in the history of the world. In days gone by people carved a domed room out of the sandstone for their home. ...
This memory book is a record of the Club's 5 day trip to Daylesford. There is a wonderful summary of events set out in Michele's Story. It also contains photos of the members' experiences around the surrounding Daylesford area and at the accommodation par ...
A day trip to Pentridge Prison has been booked for Thursday 25 July - the H division tour runs from 10.30 to 12 noon. The concession cost is $31.50 and would need to be paid by the 4th July. As I have to pay in advance I am afraid it is non refundable. Pl ...
This month I had a lengthy meeting with the Chairman of the Probus South Pacific Board, Mr Michael Ransom. I wished to meet with him to discuss my concerns that Probus Australia seems to have lost 34,000 members over the past four years and because of thi ...
The next lunch is on May 23 at Mordy HQ (Nepean Highway, Mordialloc) at 12 noon. A la carte and Seniors’ menus are available. Entry to its carpark is from Epsom Road as well as from Beach Road. The staff have requested that we order our meals one table at ...
I have just been inducted as President of the Club, and have just taken off that metal collar Jim put around my neck. Already I am asked for a President’s Message. Problem is I haven’t done anything yet. However, reflecting on where I think the Club is an ...
Hi all, Just a quick reminder that the yearly Subs of $70.00 are now due and should be paid by the end of April. As usual you can pay via the club's Bank Account (details of which are on the front of the Newsletter) or via the Website (by clicking on the ...
What more could one ask for? A mild evening on Thursday March 21, a light breeze, very pleasant surroundings in which to enjoy a meal and an opportunity to promote what Probus is about, “Friendship, fellowship and fun.” Our twenty-six members were greeted ...
