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Congratulations Launders

At the 16 July 2025 general meeting, Ken Launder and Liz Launder were awarded Life Membership in recognition of their outstanding service to our Probus Club. Since joining the Club in 2004, Ken and Liz have both been very active in its activities over man ...

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Immigration Museum – chilly day!

14 Probus members braved the cold morning on Thursday 10th July to visit what was Customs House formerly the gateway into Melbourne - a place that determined who could and could not belong to Australian society - now home of the Immigration Museum.So many ...

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Film & Theatre

Pride and Prejudice   The 20th anniversary of Jane Austen's classic movie. Rediscover the love story between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy. Date : Sat. 2nd August. Time : 3.20pm. Palace Theatre Brighton (the old DENDY). Buy your own tickets.  We will stay on for ...

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Police Museum 28 August

We have booked a tour for twenty-five members to visit this new state-of-the-art POLICE Museum located at 313 Spencer St., Docklands, on Thursday 28th August at 10.00am. It was opened in September 2023 following a 3-year build and development. It is only ...

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INVERLOCH 2026

The annual extended trip next year will be to Inverloch. John Backholer has reserved a variety of cabins at the Inverloch Big 4 Holiday Park from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March 2026 (four nights). He will provide details at this month’s general me ...

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President’s Message July 2025

Winter has suddenly come with a burst and this was reflected in attendance at our June meeting by the number of apologies. Beryl and I had thought we would get away to the warmth of Queensland as well but unfortunately I think we took the cold weather wit ...

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Immigration Museum 10 July

The Immigration Museum opened in 1998 within Old Customs House. Located on the bank of Birrarung (Yarra River), this former administrative centre of immigration and trade is a site of great historical significance and complexity. On Thursday 10th July I h ...

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Bendigo trip: Frida Kahlo Exhibition

19 Probus members made it to Bendigo either by train or car on Thursday 12th June for a quick lunch at the Bridgewater Bakery then a walk in the sunshine to the gallery. It was an intimate account of this artist’s life - we were all captivated by the life ...

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Fire Museum Outing

Janette James, you are a superstar! Yet another fun filled, interesting adventure organised to the minutest detail! Somehow even the weather was induced into providing us with a beautiful, late autumn sunshine day.As per usual on our Probus outings, the r ...

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President’s Message – June 2025

Well nearly half the year has gone and the time as President has been exceptionally busy. Following a special meeting of the committee you will have received copies of the changes to the Constitution and the Standing Resolutions for the club. I urge all ...