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Jean Beryl EBBECK (29/7/1936-24/11/2021) Wayne Linnert, President advised: It is with sadness that I advise the passing of Jean. Her Husband Warren Ebbeck, is an esteemed Life Member.
Jean worked in Head Office for approximately 10 years.
Jean and Warren married on Christmas Eve 1960 but held their advice from the Bank as Jean kept on working until the first of their three daughters came along.
A private cremation has taken place. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Warren’s family at this time. I thank Sam Clough OAM for his notification
John EDWARDS (8/2005): Passed away in August. John did not join our Group, but was well-known from his time at Head Office. He was an economist, lived at Ashfield, and spent some time at Macquarie Bank. John was single and very interested in cricket. He was active in the Ashfield Catholic Club. David Cowper spoke of John at the September 2005 meeting - he was in the Chief Accountant's department, a hard worker on whom one could rely for difficult assignments, very social.
John Armstrong ENGLAND This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17, (MUP), 2007 by Paul A. Rosenzweig John Armstrong England (1911-1985), farmer and grazier, politician, and administrator of the Northern Territory, was born on 12 October 1911 at Clayfield, Brisbane, third of five children of New South Wales-born parents Sidney Willis England, accountant, and his wife Jane McLelland, née Fisher. Raised at Murwillumbah, New South Wales, John was educated at the local public school and at Brisbane Boys’ College. He worked (1928-35) for the Commercial Banking Co. of Australia Ltd, in Sydney and at Forbes. In 1936-41 he managed Wilga, a sheep and wheat farm near Grenfell. On 16 December 1939 at Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, he married Polly Wills Wheatley. From 1929 England was also a citizen-soldier, serving in Militia artillery and cavalry units and being commissioned in 1931. Called up for full-time duty on 23 June 1941, next year he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and placed in command of the 110th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. In August he transferred to the Australian Imperial Force. He commanded two composite anti-aircraft regiments: the 52nd (1943-45) at Merauke, Netherlands New Guinea, and the 2/3rd (1945-46) in north Borneo. As commander of North East Borneo Force in October 1945, he oversaw the surrender of Japanese in the region. He was transferred to the Reserve of Officers on 28 February 1946 and mentioned in despatches for his service in Borneo. England returned to Wilga, and bought it in 1947. At a by-election in November 1960 he entered Federal parliament as the Country Party member for the formerly Liberal seat of Calare. Party whip in 1972-75, he did not contest the general election in December 1975. On 1 June 1976 he took up the appointment of administrator of the Northern Territory. Darwin was then recovering from the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Tracy in December 1974, and the Territory was pursuing political autonomy from Canberra. He assumed presidency of the Legislative Assembly, a fully elected body from 1974, and oversaw ceremonies marking the proclamation of self-government on 1 July 1978. Respected by local politicians, and using his contacts among Commonwealth ministers and senior public servants, he alleviated Darwin-Canberra tensions from behind the scenes. However, some, including the chief minister, Paul Everingham, saw him as a legacy of the Commonwealth era at a time when the Northern Territory was asserting its independence. In 1977 he was appointed commander brother of the Order of St John and made inaugural patron of the St John Council for the Northern Territory. Appointed CMG in 1979, England retired in December 1980 and settled at Grenfell. Six ft 4 ins (193 cm) tall, he was naturally diplomatic and had a good sense of humour. He was remembered in the Territory for maintaining the dignity of his office. In 1981 he was elected secretary of the federal council of the National Country Party of Australia. Survived by his wife and their daughter and three sons, he died on 18 June 1985 at Grenfell and was cremated. At his funeral he was described as `a man of integrity … upright and forthright; who no doubt used his physical stature to good advantage. Yet he was humble of character and regarded duty as a privilege’.
May 2017 John Beer advised:
As Manager CBC Darwin I had met him in the Bank.
I was Treasurer of Arafura Bowls & Social Club Darwin which rebuilt collapsed club house which in 1977 John England
officially reopened the new building whilst I was Treasurer and I met with him on that occasion.
Richard EYLES (30/7/2023) President Margaret Powell advised: I have received phone calls this week from Greg McCosker and Bob Poynting to advise the passing of Richard Eyles.
Richard lived in Sydney and was recently visiting his brother Peter in Coolum NSW and had also called in to catch up with Greg at Wagga Wagga and had a coffee with him.He was travelling back to Sydney on 19th July when he was involved in a collision with a semi trailer. He was transferred to Canberra Base Hospital in a critical
condition and passed away last Sunday 30th July.
Richard was a member of the CBC Officers Club, however, was an unfinancial member.
We also don’t have any details on the Database about him or his service in the CBC.
I have contacted Brian Hicks, who is a member and who was also a good friend of Greg, Bob and Richard.
He has given me some information, but we don’t have much to go on, other than his birthday and day of passing.
Richard was married ( 2nd time around) for eight years. Richard’s brother Peter has tried to contact his wife ( Vicky) unsuccessfully.
Bob Poynting contacted me again today to say that the ACT Coroner has not released the body and there is no news of a funeral.
I first met Dick Eyles through our mutual friend Brian Hicks, around 1973, through our common employment with the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, the CBC Bank. Brian is attending the Sydney service today but he has provided some of his memories of our mate here today. Of course, Richard’s brother Peter was also with the Bank and I thank you Peter for the honour of saying a few words today. Dick’s and my career to a degree mirrored each other’s in that we had both joined at country branches, he at Narrandera and me at Goondiwindi on the Queensland border. We moved from branch to branch around New South Wales and we eventually made our way to the big smoke of Sydney and on to the Bank’s relieving staff. Like me he was a boy from the bush, he loved the bush. He was a man of the land and I was a cattleman’s son, but because of drought times I joined the CBC Bank and the future was defined to meet a good mate by the name of Dick Eyles. The relieving staff saw us travel to all points throughout the state and into Queensland and it was during our years in that role that we formed a long and lasting friendship. I have many memories of these good times as people who were part of the Bank’s relief staff were also part of a really close knit fraternity, we spent a lot of time on the road travelling from place to place, and staying in towns for weeks at a time, sometimes not returning to Sydney for two to three months. And so, we developed a really close friendship when we did get together. Dick chose to leave the Bank to pursue other interests around 1983 after the CBC merged with the National Bank to become the NAB. One of those interests was to own and run a café here in Wagga. I think my greatest memory of Dick and some of his finest attributes were those of his loyalty and trust in you as a friend and his generosity to anyone who needed a hand. He always made time to keep in contact with his old friends, if we didn’t hear from him at least two-three times a year just for a catch up then something was amiss. His favourite topic at these times were his boys and his grandchildren, what they were up to, where they were and he never tired of the subject. He was among the ultimate of car enthusiasts, in particular high performance car racing such as the Bathurst 500 (now it’s the Bathurst 1000). Indeed, if you were one of his really trusted friends you might get to drive the big red GT Falcon which he owned and absolutely adored. I did get to drive that immaculate beast, but only once, as did Brian. Dick had been suspended from driving for some reason (we assume speeding, but he never owned up) and he asked Brian if he would drive him to Bathurst to watch the 500. Brian remembers Dick was super happy to get to Bathurst but would probably prefer to have been in the driver’s seat. It was only a couple of days before Dick’s tragic accident that he made the road trip to Wagga, Albury, Coolamon, and Cootamundra to visit his sons, Scott and Simon, brothers Peter and Robert and his sister Janine, as well as some of his old friends who live down this way, which included a visit to my wife Sandra and I at our home in Bourkelands. We had a wonderful couple of hours simply chatting over old times and the time together was too quickly gone. When we said goodbye that day we had no idea it would be the last time we would see him. Brian and I remember his wonderful greeting when we got together and which we will never forget: “How ya goin, Mate”.
Vale, Richard. We will miss you.
Ian FAIRJONES (2/2012) Darryl Semmler advised: I only read it myself in the herald this morning and have not really spoken to him for 5-6years but I am a little in shock and will attend his funeral on tuesday. Ken Ryan advised: I knew him but havent seen him for years.
Les FARRAND (2005) Passed away in 2005. Les had only in recent months joined our Group. He lived over Greenwich way I think. Les spent a lot of time in HO (Bill Dept?) he was also on the relieving Staff for many years. (7/05) Noel Crowley spoke of him at the September 2005 meeting. He joined the bank on 8/3/1920 at Cowra and was married to Paula. Les was born on 0/3/1920 and joined the Bank at Cowra and retired from Head Office Overseas on 10/04/1980. During the intervening period he saw service at Wingham, Bogan Gate, Werris Creek, Haymarket, Stock Exchange, Lane Cove, and Broadway. During World War II he saw service in the RAAF – a “Fly Boy” – as a Wireless Operator/ Rear Gunner.
Once he retired he did “lots of travelling” – his widow, Paula – says he had a good retirement and travelled extensively within Australia. Although Paula is not a CBC office she is the daughter of a banker – Bank of Australasia Ltd – and she tells us that her father had said if she or her sister married a “banker” he would shoot them, although she is unsure if he meant the proposed husband or the daughter. As her father had passed away before she married, she never did find out which one he meant!
Sidney
Laurie FARRELL (15/12/1933 - 1/12/2022) It is with greatest sadness that I inform you of the passing of Laurie. He has been unwell for some time and is now at peace and no longer in pain.
He thoroughly enjoyed his 26+ years at Snap Seven Hills and will be terribly missed by us all
Sharon Connell, Customer Service Snap Wetherill Park/Smithfield/Seven Hills Bob Handel wrote: Hi Garry. am very saddened to learn of your Fathers passing. Your details have been passed on to me by Sharon.
I personally had the privilege of working briefly with him at Parramatta at about 1974.
At this time I am a committee member of the CBC OFFICERS CLUB INC , of which Laurie was a Life Member, as a former officer of The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited.
My further association with Laurie was his assistance with publication of a quarterly newsletter which he organised printing for the Club.There will be many of our colleague's most saddened with this news. With you and your family’s agreement we would like do notify our members and any details re funeral arrangements or any others matters you wish. Wayne Linnert, President, advised: I am saddened to advise that our Life Member, Laurie, passed away on 1st December at St Vincents Hospital.
Laurie joined CBC at Lakemba January 1951 and served at eight branches culminating appointment as 1st Assistant Manager at Parramatta, thence Manager at Fairfield in 1974. Then followed appointments at Pitt and Bathurst Streets and Mackay QLD.
In October 1971 he left the service and conducted newsagency in Baulkham Hills. Subsequently he acquired and enjoyed the Snap Printing Franchise at Seven Hills for past 26 years. His business undertook the printing of our newsletter. On behalf of the CBC Officers, our condolences have been passed to the family.
Denis FINSELBACH (14/10/2008) Bruce Rollo FLEMING (11/2/1930 - 3/12/2020)  .jpg)
Scott Marnane, President NABROC NSW advised; Members, it is with sadness that I advise of the recent passing of our member Bruce Fleming; he was aged 90. Bruce commenced his 40 year banking career with the CBC and was also a member of the CBC Officers Club.
As a Manager of an inner city branch in Brisbane during the 1980's, I worked with Bruce, when he was Chief Manager, Central Zone, Brisbane. Like many of my colleagues, I found him to be always approachable and his guidance was always appreciated. Two of Bruce and Joans' daughters followed him into a banking career.
On behalf of the Members and Committee of the NAB Retired Officers Club of NSW, we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Joan and her family at this time loss and sadness. President Wayne Linnert advised: It is with sadness that I advise the passing of Bruce who was a Life Member of our Club.Bruce joined the Bank on 03/02/1947 at Barraba then transferred to Neutral Bay. Subsequently he served at 5 metropolitan branches, 5 Head office departments followed by 5 other metropolitan branches. Bruce then reached Senior Lending positions in NSW and was finally transferred to Qld and retired as Chief Manager, Central Zone, Qld on 01/02/1987. He then went to join Australia Bank with other CBC staff where Vic Martin was Chairman.
Bruce was a great inspiration for younger staff with his comprehensive support for the bank directly and through the cricket club.
Mike Hook has passed on the Club’s deepest condolences to Bruce’s wife, Joan and her family. I thank Mike Hook and Richard Nott for their advices. David Wyndham advised: So sad to see the note from NAB re Bruce's passing. I was the first teller at Lane Cove branch where he was manager. Both he and Joan were very kind to me during my time there. He was also the Regional Manager when I was appointed to Ashfield branch and told me it was a good test for me to show I could make the branch successful. We went from 6 to 9 staff in a fairly short period and he was always very supportive of my efforts at Ashfield.
A good kind man, family man, good banker and always hard but fair. I always looked up to him and he was also a clerk on the 2nd floor where Mike Hook and I and others followed many years later. I was fortunate to present him with his Life Membership award in my time as President of The Club. Vale Bruce Rollo Fleming. He will be missed. Bruce Wood advised: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce Fleming.
It was January 1964 then as a raw 15 year old my Manager at Roseville Branch Bill Single drove me to Gladesville to play in my first cricket match for the CBC Bank in the City & Suburban Competition.
It was here I first met Bruce who instantly took me under his wing. He made me feel at home and was an inspiration for all of the other members of the team.
I was a young bloke playing with other guys many years my senior but was treated equally by all.
We had not crossed paths since those days however at one of the CBC quarterly luncheons about 5 years ago I got a tap on the shoulder from a chap sitting behind me and he said "Hello Woodsy". It was Bruce Fleming who reminisced about the wonderful days & comradery in the old CBC Cricket Club.
It was remarkable for Bruce to remember so clearly what happened some 50 years earlier.
It was stated in the email correspondence that Bruce went to work at the Australia Bank where Vic Martin was chairman.
Vic also played with us back in those days well before he became MD in the CBC Bank.
Bruce was a credit to the Bank and was surrounded by a wonderful group of CBC cricketers.
Sadly most of the team from back in those days are no longer with us.
Ian FLOYD (7/2/2012) John Hutchieson advised on 7th February 2012 "I have some more sad news that I would like you to pass on to the CBC faithful. Ian floyd passed away this morning at home. Cause of death is unknown at this stage as an autopsy is to be carried out. Apparently his son heard him fall in the bathroom early this morning and found him with a bad cut on the head from a fall. May have had a heart attack. Naturally brother John is quite upset. Notices regarding the funeral may not appear in the press until next week after the autopsy. There will be a lot of ex bankers who will remember both Ian and John the boys from Ouyen, particularly those who were around in the 60's and 70's."
Reginald Clarence FORD (14/10/2008) 1916 / 1917 born
1934 R C Ford joined CBCofS Lismore
1936 to Queensland
1940s 4 years in Army
NSW relieving staff
married Meg
Manager 1954 Quilpie, 1956 Stanthorpe, 1959 Rockhampton
Sub-Inspector Queensland
Assistant Inspector HO
1970 Divisional Mgr Melbourne
19750801 Insce & Banking Record lists R C Ford Divisional Mgr Victoria
19770108 R C Ford Div Mgr Vic retired to play bowls golf & do some fishing (19770701 Current Accounts Pg 79)
19840227 died at hospital aged 67.
(19840301 SMH Death & Funeral Notice)
late of Port Macquarie formerly of Mount Albert Melbourne
husband of Meg, brother of Bill, Betty & Colin
19840302 funeral Northern Suburbs Crematorium
Graham Patterson FOULCHER (17/12/1999) Ken FOULCHER (6/4/1929 - 7/9/2017) Kevin Nicol Ken, of Burleigh Heads, passed away at John Flynn Hospital, TUGUN QLD. The Foulcher family was well known and respected with several generations serving in the Bank over many years.
(I worked for Graham Foulcher in Procedures Department and greatly admired him. I met Ken at an Apex meeting many years ago, and immediately liked him too. Rowan) Henry Thorne Ken was a very popular fellow whom I first met in May1959. (Reprinted from NABROC Newsletter) (Ed. Note John Beer has compiled an interesting FOULCHER FAMILY HISTORY if you would like to know more.) George FRAMPTON (12/12/1936 - 4/9/2019) Wayne Linnert advised: It is with deep regret that we advise the passing of George who was a Life Member of our Club.
George had been suffering for a long time with a heart related ailment.
George would have been well known to members through his career in Divisional Inspectors Office. Fred Harvison wrote on 5/9/19: That is such sad news. I remember George well from my 5+ years on the 3rd floor at HO (1964-1969).
So much to say about him which I will later. I'm currently in Swan Hill with my daughter and my new (10th) grandchild. I would have been a starter for George's funeral service, but that's not possible.
Could someone who is attending please convey my apologies to Jan and family. I, along with Tom Wilson and Surfy Banfield, like to think we had a hand in getting George and Jan together all those years ago, when we all worked on the 3rd floor. David Bartholomew wrote on 6/9/19: George, like me, came from Maryborough Q., & was a year ahead of me at High School, being good at athletics (distance running). His home was at Grandville, Maryborough, & he was a well renowned hockey player in the Maryborough fixtures. I'm unaware where he came from in Queensland to Metropolitan Inspector`s clerk, eventually rising to the senior clerk there, after “Shortie” retired in that position. His marriage after some “quiet work” with a lovely lass (name escapes, unfortunately)from “Filing” surprised many in Head Office, as we all thought of George as a confirmed bachelor, who only had time for his extensive share portfolio. Many a lunch was spent by George at the Stock Exchange, & this was proven to be very rewarding- so his bank knowledge was not his only strength! George`s older brother, John, was on the Audit staff in Brisbane, as many will recall.
Very saddened to learn of George`s passing & his quiet mannerisms, ready smile, & good sense of humour will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Aldo Barnaba said: I worked with George for a few years in Head Office, and had quite a lot of respect for him. Unfortunately over time I lost contact. Jan, (I think that was her name) used to work
in the inspectors records department. Don Reibelt advised: Thank you for your note about George Frampton. I remember him well from Goondiwindi Branch days where he was ledger keeper so many years ago. George had the most perfect handwriting that I had seen and yet to see better – and his headings on the manual ledger sheets was a real art. He was a thorough gentleman – may he rest in peace. George Frampton recently passed way – former Inspectors Clerk on the Third Floor Head Office. Bachelor – when I was introduced to him in the early 1960’s – married a woman who worked in the
Records Room – Jan (cannot remember her maiden surname) with Glen Rhodes, Officer in Charge- Great golfer and sister-in-law to John Northcott. George’s luncheon time walks used to be
to the Stock Exchange to view the listing board of the transactions along with another fellow officer David (surname should know) who was involved with the Officers Provident Fund.
Ian FURZE (11/1/1933 - 10/7/2018) son of AVM Furze, who was Manager Head Office, later knownas Manager Sydney Office 343 George Street. Opening Manager of CBC Macquarie University branch, State Manager WA, Corporate Banking NAB Head Office Melbourne
Retired to NSW North Coast. 2018 July died after long illness David Wyndham advised: It is with great regret that we advise Ian's sad passing as above. He passed away peacefully just hours before his 85th birthday. Ian had a long and successful career with the bank and then in the merged bank. He joined at Chatswood and then followed postings to Roseville, Manly, Coolamon, Elizabeth Street, Marrickville, Macquarie University which he opened, Hornsby, Head Office, Nowra, Moss Vale, Sydney Office, Corporate Banking Division Head Office, Chief Manager WA, NAB Corporate Banking Victoria and NAB Properties Melbourne. Ian attended our Port Macquarie "Out of Sydney" luncheon where he was presented with his Life Membership Certificate. He was a very keen rugby man and we have on good authority that when he opened Macquarie University branch. The banking chamber became the team changeroom because at that time there were no other changeroom facilities available. He will be remembered as a very good banker and a "damn fine bloke". We have written to Barbara his wife and the Family to express our deepest sympathies for their sad loss. There was a private funeral service held on 19th July. However, members and friends are most welcome to attend a Memorial Service to be held at 207 North Bonville Road, Bonville on Saturday, 4th August commencing at 12.00 noon. The Family have requested that those attending dress casually as was always Ian's preference.
Jack GARDNER (18/10/1973) Patricia GARNER (10/10/2022) Ian Holston advised: She had been battling Terminal Cancer for some 2 and a half years.
I catch up with husband Col when I stay at my Timeshare in Tuncurry.
Pat worked at Parramatta Branch in the early 1970's. (1972 -75/76. They were married in 1972 so they made the 5o year mark.
Col sent me this information in response to a Sympathy card that I sent to him a few weeks ago,.
Wal GEORGE (10/12/2004): Doug GIBSON's wife passed away (8/05) Judith GORDON (22/8/2014) John GORRIE (2/12/2005): John died from prostate cancer aged 68years, leaving wife Marion, 4 children, and 11 grandchildren.
John started in the bank at the age of 15 yrs at Grafton NSW. Some other branches he worked at in NSW were Belligen, Canowindra, Carcoar, Yass and Coonamble. He moved to Perth WA in 1973 to open Midland Branch where he stayed until 1986 when he left and opened up a second hand shop, which was very successful. He then opened a Pawn Broking Shop which he built up and it has become the largest of its kind in Perth. It is now run by his wife Marion and family. Marion is doing well she says she misses John terribly but she sounded happy and positive on the phone and she said her family keep her going and she was very busy at work.
(This Obituary is by courtesy of Harry (the Broker) and Christine Deacon. Thank you Harry and Christine)
Mary GRACIE (9/2008) Kerri Kleidon advises: "I've had a phone call today to say a Mary Gracie has died and she is being buried out at St George, Q on Friday. Now her name is familiar to me, and apparently she did work in Sydney. She was 77 years old. John Ness remembers Mary working at Head Office in the 1960s. She was a very nice person.
Raymond Victor GREENWOOD (28/8/2017) Christine Deacon advised: It was with deep regret that we recently learnt of the passing of Ray whom we first met in the 1970’s at Perth Office where he was in charge of Branch Securities in WA Chief Manager’s Administration. Ray was dedicated to his job and spoke often of his CBC Bank Service at Glen Innes and Tumut NSW Branches and his involvement in his Apex Club. Ray shared a house with Bernie Drew, Eric Hubble and Steve McGowan in Charles Street opposite Beatty Park, the home being a watering hole after an impromptu game of cricket in the park or a Saturday night party. Ray’s general demeanour earnt him the affectionate nickname of “Scruffy” and to this end he was presented with a name plate S.C. Ruffy. He enjoyed an after work ale at the Alambra Bar and we have fond memories of us all walking to the Bar, Ray with his heavy leather belt supporting a pipe, in leather holster, on his right hip and his pocket knife/ pipe cleaner again in leather holster on his left hip. Once inside the Bar, Ray would clean, stoke and smoke the pipe, sharing the smoke with all in attendance (this was when smoking in pubs was allowed). Ray was well read possessing a good general knowledge and great knowledge of the Bank and the requirements expected of its staff and was quick to help those who were willing to avail themselves of his assistance so generously offered. The CBC “Family” has lost a great character with the passing of Raymond Victor Greenwood, Rest in Peace “Scruffy”. Former colleagues in WA branches include Ian Beveridge, Harry Deacon, Ralph Ditton, Gerry Green, Dudley Hamilton- Jones, Rob Hendrie, Evan Holland, David Jones, Phil Lees, Mike Ross-Edwards, Bernie Stewart, Tom Wilson and Irene Farmer (nee Weston)
Leo William GREGSON (15/4/2008) Kevin Meyer advises: Leo's death announcement in the SMH 20/4/08. Funeral at Northern Suburbs Crematorium on Monday at 11.45. I shall be there!! Leo iwas for many years secretary of CBC Retireds and I think the first Secretary of NAB Retireds. He is also the father of Sandra Ross of 2GB gardening show. John Beer advises: Leo lived in Alexandria above the branch and was later Manager Ashfield, then Director Fernleigh Castle Training College.
Manager Sydney University, Senior Auditor, Regional Manager Sydney North Western Suburbs
Retired to Wamberal in 1983. Passed away 15 April 2008 aged 86
Leo's father JWK Gregson, his son Steven William, and his wife's sister Cheryl Harrison were all CBC officers. See Family Connections for details.
Euan GOUGH
Maureen Margaret GOUGH (- 8/2019) Wayne Linnert advised: Details of her service are not available, other than she was a secretary in Head Office.
Maureen’s late husband, Euan was also a member of our Club. 17/8/2019 Ian Holston said Sad to hear of Maureen's passing, Michael Hook put me back in touch with Maureen a couple of years ago and I spent a pleasant few hours with her at her home on the Central Coast.
I had first met Maureen and late Husband Euan at Murwillumbah Branch when I joined the Bank there in 1957.
It may not be well known but they were both thespians in the Bank's Dramatic Society which functioned in the early 1950's.
After Euan retired I spent many pleasant hours with both of them in their lovely home at Avoca Beach. Euan when Regional Manager was always keen to seek an opinion on Marketing initiatives with his branches and the family honoured me by asking me to sing at his Memorial Service in Chatswood. Maureen is fondly remembered by friends they established in the Tweed Valley.
Anthony Thomas Evan (Tony) GRACE ( - 7/12/2023) Frank Maundrell advised: I note the announcement in this morning's SMH of Tony's death on 7/12/2023. I don't think he was a member of our Club, but he was certainly an avid CBCer!
Tony was Manager at Burwood, NSW, when I was Accountant there from 1975 to 1979. I always had a great deal of respect and admiration for a very able Manager. Whilst I am not able to write a detailed bio, a few notes might be of interest.
Outside the Bank, Tony's main interests seemed to revolve around his deep Catholic faith. Both he and his wife, Lorraine were involved at a senior level in a Catholic sponsored organisation known as "Marriage Encounter". This involved extensive travel both within Australia and to the USA.
I knew Lorraine.of course, and also most, if not all, their 6 children. The obituary says there are now 16 Grandchildren and three Great-Grandchildren. There were none back then!
The obituary says he was aged 88 years. It is not so long since Lorraine died. Tony retired from Lakemba, NSW towards the end of 1989.
The funeral will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Strathfield on Thursday. 14/12/2023.
Peter Anthony GUNN (1939 - 11/2020)
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