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Uldis RAISKUMS (21/9/2020)
 Kevin Greenaway advised: It is with sadness that I advise that Uldis passed away yesterday after being diagnosed with Lung Cancer just last July.
I first met Uldis and his wife Barbara (before they were married) in Wangaratta  branch of the CBC back in 1958.
We also worked together at Footscray branch in 1962 and have stayed in touch since then.
We visited Barbara & Uldis in May last year.

He  was my Best Man at our wedding in 1967.

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Ian RAMAGE (1926-11/2007)
    Enthusiast who kept North Shore history alive.   Local expert … Ian Ramage was passionate about Wahroonga.

Local expert … Ian Ramage was passionate about Wahroonga.     Photo: Elizabeth Dobbie    Article in SMH November 3, 2007

Having noticed a letter to the editor Ian Ramage had penned to the local paper correcting a point of history, a young schoolteacher enlisted his help. She asked him to write a description of the interesting things that children could see on a walk around the block from Wahroonga Public School.

From that time on, as he notes modestly in the introduction to his first book, he was deemed to be an "expert" on local history.

By this stage he had retired from a successful career in finance at the University of Sydney. It was time for a new challenge, and so he turned his natural enthusiasm to the history of the Upper North Shore.

This passion led to the publication of three books: Wahroonga, Our Home, We Still Call Wahroonga Our Home and One Hundred Years Ago - Life on Sydney's Upper North Shore. His research was thorough and his writing style accessible, with glimpses of gentle humour. He was also a gifted speaker and, as his reputation as "the Wahroonga historian" grew, he was in constant demand at local clubs, churches and schools.

Ian Alastair Ramage, who has died at 81, was the only son of Major Raymond Ramage, ED, French Croix de Guerre, and his wife, Doris. He grew up in Roseville and was selected to attend the first opportunity class at Artarmon Public School. When he was 12, he won a scholarship to Knox Grammar School and his lifelong interest in Wahroonga was born.

He studied in the evenings at the University of Sydney to complete his bachelor of economics while working for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited.

He served in the RAAF from 1944 to 1946 as a radar operator at Gosford in NSW and Foster, Victoria. The radar station at Foster was at the base of the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse. To reach the station from Melbourne, Ramage had to catch a train and a service coach before being driven to the start of "the track". Here, he handed his kit to a transport unit for onwards carriage by mule and walked the remaining 22 kilometres. He was also in Active Reserve from 1951 to 1956 and served as a pilot officer, administrative and special duties, intelligence. He received the Australian Defence Medal this year.

In 1957 he re-established contact with the University of Sydney. He was secretary of the university union for 12 years. He was later the university's senior finance officer, investment officer, accountant, associate bursar and acting bursar. At one stage he spent six months overseas studying other universities' investment practices. He revolutionised the way the University of Sydney conducted its investments and was responsible for a considerable increase in its income. He retired in 1986 and was later awarded an honorary Master of Economics.

At 73 he received a graduate diploma in local and applied history at the University of New England. Ku-ring-gai Historical Society honoured him with its inaugural Historian of the Year award in 2003, and the Hornsby Shire Council conferred its Heritage Award the following year. Last year he was awarded the Mayor of Ku-ring-gai's Centenary Award for Outstanding Community Service.

His first wife, Nancy, died in 2003. He is survived by his second wife, Susan, his children, John, Judith and David, and grand-daughters Alicia and Lauren.         SMH article by Miranda Harman

Hilton "Tony" RAMSAY (19/1/08):

  • Aged 82 years - We loved him and he loved us
    Peacefully at home on 19 January 2008.  Late of Hornsby.
    Dearly loved husband of Eunice for 62 years.
    Adored father and father-in-law of Lynette and Neil Silver, and Rhonda and Ross Hayes.
    Proud Grandpa of Stuart, Martyn, Vashti and Brad.
    Loved Pop of Natasha and Jonathon.
    Dear brother of Jean and Wally (deceased).
    Hilton had been in Neringah hospital.

Hilton Stanley RAMSEY (23/1/08):

  • The Hilton Ramsey here in Brisbane was only in his early/mid 50s and never married  He was mainly on Relieving Staff.!

  • • 1950 September 7 born at Stanthorpe
    • 1970s joined CBC Warwick and spent most of his time relieving in Queensland & northern NSW
    • 1975/76/77 Security Clerk CBC Darwin replacing William G (Bill) Walker
    • 1990s spent 15 years with BNP
    • 2000s worked part time on a needs basis for NAB
    • Never married
    • 2007 CBC Brisbane Luncheon Kerri Kleidon advises that Hilton came along to last year's CBC luncheon in Brisbane.
    • 2008 January 17 approximately admitted to a Brisbane Hospital
    • 2008 January 23 passed away in hospital aged 57.  His funeral attended by Kerry Kleidon who advised there was a good representation of ex-CBC and BNP personnel

John P.  RAMSAY (27/7/1936 - 167/6/2020):

  • It is with sadness that I advise the sad passing of John who was a Life Member of our Club.
    John commenced service in the Bank on 02/01/1953. He served in nine Branches, several areas of Head Office , relieving staff and Staff Training. He left the Bank on 01/01/1976. Mike Hook has passed on the Club’s deepest sympathy to John’s wife, Judith.

  • Bruce Southerden wrote: When I joined the bank on 13 October 1969 as Chief Manager, Marketing I was fortunate to have John Ramsay as my Second. As only the third “outsider” (after Bill Vout and David Smith) into what was then variously called “The Commercial of Sydney”; “The CBS” and CBC.
    Despite bringing some twelve years’ of branch and HO experience from “the Wales” I had two initial tasks: navigating my way as clearly an “agent of change” (intended in my appointment by Management) and introducing a marketing culture which was not as widely embraced in those days as today.
    From day one I enjoyed John’s constant calm and thoughtful counsel which continued through almost ten years as we helped grow our cherished old CBC in the Australian landscape with its own distinctive identity – well beyond “The Money Managers” to a business well-fitted to compete and adapt in future, sadly concluded a few years later with “The Merger”.
    One measure of a man is how he has succeeded through changing times. In his passing I give John great credit for meeting that test as well as his loyalty and true friendship.

  • Mark Picard: Thanks for your SMS. John was manager Mosman Junction branch I was a teller, accountant Noel Shelley. He then went to Head Office as a lending approval officer. Kind regards.

  • Ian Cooke wrote:  I had the pleasure of working with John when he was Manager, Corporate Banking in HO. Lyons (tiger) Kerans was CM....!!!.
    He was highly educated, a polished banker and new his stuff. His sense of humour was unique.
    I accompanied him on business promotion visits to corporate entities where he made very good impressions resulting in the formation of relationships. John had previously worked alongside senior executives on the 2nd and 3rd floor and it was no secret that his career prospects were excellent.
    But alas, John and I shared a similar frustration : we felt the CBC was not moving fast enough given the changing times. We both moved on in the late 70ties. But in subsequent years we were able to reflect on the good times and all the good people we had shared a good chunk of our work lives. On one occasion John recalled a slogan proposed by the former CSO, Charlie Musgrove :  " YOU CAN STEAK YOUR KIDNEY ON THE COMMERCIAL OF SYDNEY"
    Why on earth it was not accepted I'll never know, because it was so bloody true.

Denis REDMAN (20/6/2019):

  • Les Sullivan, President NABROC NSW advised "I regret to advise the passing of Denis Redman on June 20th, after a long illness.
    I was fortunate enough to speak with Denis on Wednesday afternoon, a conversation I will fondly remember.
    Denis joined the CBC Bank at Dungog and served in various branches in Northern NSW.
    He transferred to the CBC Head Office Brisbane and held various positions before gaining his first managerial role in CBC Bankcard Qld.
    He returned to NSW as Manager of the merged Blacktown Branch with Keith Leeson as Assistant Manager.
    He was promoted to Regional Manager Eastwood and then onto Thornleigh region, with a return to Eastwood and then back to Thornleigh, a position he retired from in approximately 1994.  I reported to Denis as a branch manager twice and found him to be a gentleman who engendered respect and loyalty from all staff members."

  • John Beer advised: Denis served in various branches in Northern NSW including Walcha where he met and married a Walcha lady.
    He transferred to the CBC Brisbane Office and held various positions before gaining his first managerial role as Manager Queensland.

    Philip REEVES (6/8/09):

  • Simon Reeves advised: My apologies for doing this via email, we have called as many people as we could.
    I am very sorry to tell you that Phil passed away yesterday with his family around him.
    We are having a service for him on Tuesday 11th August at 10am at the South Chapel of Woronora Cemetery, which is Linden St Sutherland which you are all invited to attend http://www.woronoracemetery.org.au/contact-details.html
    We will be having a wake afterwards at the Sutherland United Services Club which is at 7 East Parade Sutherland
    In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kolling Institute http://kollingfoundation.giving.officelive.com/donate.aspx
    Thanks,   Simon on behalf of Phils family  0425 204 868

  • John Ness advises that Phil was the Manager of Banksure when he was doing the development work for it. Just before the first policy renewals were due to go out we had 27,000 policies coming up for renewal, so Systems prioritised Banksure as the next large project after ATMs.  Phil was really good at his job, had a good sense of humour, and ensured that everything ran smoothly.  He later transferred to ANZ Funds Management in a senior role after the merger.

Graham Henry RHEINBERGER (14/5/1986):

  • 1939/40 born
    1956 approximately joined CBC
    1970 worked in CBC Queensland
    19810630 Area Manager CBC SE Asia & Oceania was listing in CBC's last Annual Report
    19840331 a Manager at NAB Sydney Office 343 George St, Rheinberger G H M.I.A.I. EX was listing in List of Senior Staff
    19840930 a Manager at NAB Sydney Office 343 George St, Rheinberger G H M.I.A.I. EX was listing in List of Senior Staff
    19860514 died aged 46 late of Turramurra
    19860515 SMH Death Notice
     

Bernard John ROBERTS (9/7/2011):   

  • Regretfully, we have to inform you of the death in Wagga Wagga of Bernard JOHN ROBERTS at about 4pm on Saturday 9th July. His family are in the process of making arrangements and will have funeral details announced in the Sydney Morning Herald early this week. John was born on 23/06/1924 and was a Life Member. Thanks to John Hughes for this sad information.

  • Michael Hook advised: John came to a few Horn of Plenty meetings and as was the custom, on ones maiden visit , one had the opportunity for the floor. John had been Manager at Wagga Wagga but had pulled out before retirement. He was successful in the motel industry. I didn't know him until those evenings but he was easy & interesting company.

  • Richard Nott advised: I was saddened to hear of John Roberts passing. I was his second officer at Belmont NSW from 6/6/1962 until 6/1/1964. He was the first boss I had who showed a positive interest and encouragement in my banking career and motivated me to think positively about it as well. He was the President of Apex and I was the Programme director so we saw a lot of each other outside of work as well. For the past almost 50 years he has kept in touch and shown a keen interest in his old friends. I thank John Hughes for keeping me current with his status during recent weeks and will aim to attend his send-off in Wagga. Farewell dear friend.

  • Ruth Fagan advised: I am sorry to inform you that member John Roberts of Wagga Wagga passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 9 2011 after a long illness.  A memorial service will be held for him on Wednesday 13th July at the Wagga Crematorium at 10am.
    He is survived by his wife, Gloria and two daughters Virginia Davies of Sydney and Belinda Neale from Condobolin.

  • ROBERTS Bernard John Of Settlers Village Wagga
    20110709 Saturday died at Wagga Aged 87
    Husband of Gloria, Father & Father In Law of Virginia & Belinda & Rob
    20110712 SMH Death Notice
    20110713 Wed 12:30 Celebration at Settlers Community Centre
    Donations to Kidney Health Aust
    John was Accountant Young; 1960 Manager who opened Belmont
    Manager Cooma; Wagga at time Wagga premises were restored to original condition by Laurie & Heath using original 1881 working drawings of Mansfied Bros (19870101 Current Accounts) advised by John Beer

Robert George (Bob) ROBSON (20/2/08):

  • Aged 84 years. Late of Gowan Brae, Dungog.
    Beloved husband of Janet, father of Gayle and father-in-law of Brian, grandfather of Charles, James and Susan, grand-
    father-in-law of Danah and Emma, great-grandfather of Jacob, Morgan and Oliver.
    BOB'S relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service to be held Tuesday (February 26, 2008), at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dungog, commencing at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service in aid of the NSW Cancer Council, in memory of Bob.
    Dailey Funerals, 4956 4221 FDA of NSW www.daileyfunerals.com.au
    The Sydney Morning Herald Friday, 22 February 2008

  • Bob was born in April 1923.  He joined CBC at Bingara in 1940.
    1942 AIF for four years
    1945 / 6 Dungog branch, then Armidale, Nyngan, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney
    1950s married Joyce after which they had children Gayle, grandchildren Charles, James, Susan great grandchildren Jacob Morgan and Oliver
    1981 Principal Fernleigh Castle.   1981 March Joyce passed away
    1980s married Janet
    1980s retired to Gowan Brae Dungog Poll Hereford Stud cattle property with daughter Gayle from Current Accounts August 1981 Pg 26)

  • Kevin Meyer reported: "I see R.G.Robson's death in SMH to day 22/2/08. Bob was 84 and his funeral is in Dungog on Tuesday. I forget his history other than that he was Mgr George & Hunter Sts and later was my No. 2 Manager when I was in Sydney Office. He retired to Dungog about 25 years ago to the family property."

  • Gordon Mills indicated he had been a Manager, Head Office before becoming Principal of Fernleigh Castle although he was not an academic. He had found him to be a great straight shooter who was practical in his approach. Gordon was not surprised he retired back to Dungog, where he became President of the Dungog Historical Society.

  • Sue Campbell also advised that Bob retired from Fernleigh Castle about 1984-85 where he was the last Manager of this beautiful Manager's Training Centre.
    Bob was born in Dungog and then retired to back to his family home. 

    Bob & Joyce married in 1944
    Gayle born in 1945 - she was 6 months old before Bob saw her due to War commitments.
    Bob was a returned man and was very involved with Legacy in Dungog.
    Bob & Janet were married 1983
    Bob & Janet retired to Gowan Brae in 1985
    There is a website www.olo.com.au -  which can be accessed to post messages of people's memories and anecdotes of Bob's life!

    I have just joined CBC Officers Club (as I was prompted to look for a site when Bob died!). I worked with Bob at CBC 343 George Street Managers Dept & he was always a great character and full of fun. I moved back to Dungog in 1990 (also my home town) & was reacquainted with Bob - did lots of reminiscing of our Sydney days!
          I thought it may be fitting to place his notice on the website to let others know.
                                    Yours sincerely  Sue Campbell (nee Neilson)

Don ROSE (13/4/08):

  • Don Rose, of Bairnsdale, passed away on 13.4.08 after a short illness.  The funeral was on Thursday 17.4.08 in Bairnsdale.

  • Gwen McBeth advises: I vaguely recall Don from my junior days. He was a nice bloke.  Very short – often used to stand on a box to talk to customers over the high counter at one branch so the story goes.

Max ROSE (14/11/09):

  • Vic Beecraft advised that Maxwell Neville Rose, formerly of Collaroy, Narrabeen and Kuwait, passed away on 14th November 2009. 
    He was born on 23rd October 1969, and attained the age of 93 years.

  • Max made the travel arrangements for John & Lyn Ness, upon John's transfer to London Office, and John remembers him as being very amiable and courteous.  He attended many CBC Officers Club meetings.

Harold ROSS (9/8/2023):

  • HAROLD ROSS has recently passed away. He died unexpectedly about 10pm Wednesday 9th August from an undiagnosed  Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm.

     

John ROWLANDS (25/4/05):

  • There were three letters regarding John Rowlands read by Secretary Noel – from Ian Holston, Bob Handel and Colin Clark

  • Ian Holston was very saddened to read of the passing of John Rowlands.  Ian had known John since the days he lived above Newtown Branch when he was Accountant at Sydney University. Ian was his Accountant at Bondi Junction and he was most helpful when we were building our home at Westleigh. We have been friends with John and Leigh for many years.

  • Bob Handel was very sorry to hear of John Rowlands’ death. I am sure you will have fond memories of John from our Sydney University days, as I do, and his frustrations in conducting the branch under the stewardship of Moorecroft. And finally, his delight, when he was appointed to open a new branch at Seven Hills. They were the days!!

  • Noel Crowley spoke about his time working with John at Sydney university branch. Noel said the staff at Sydney University spent some 3 weeks trying to balance the Savings Bank ledgers on one occasion – looking for a 1d error which could not be found. In the finish John adjusted the balance of his personal account to make them balance with the General Ledger!  

  • Doug Harding spoke about John Rowlands when he was at at Sydney University. He stated that he was a great gardener and he an Leigh won a number of competitions while living at Seven Hills.

  • Kevin Meyer spoke about John Rowlands at the June meeting.

  • Lindsay Huxley spoke of John Rowlands at Molong in 1946. He served with John on the CBC RSL branch. He saw him on 20/04/2005. John died on 25/04/2005 after being at patient in the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

  • Colin Clark wrote “John interviewed me in late ’64 when I applied to join the CBC. Although I was appointed to Parramatta branch, later in ’65 I was transferred to Seven Hills branch where John was manager. We soon made front page news when I was held up whilst taking the daily Woolworth’s deposit. John came rushing out from his office, grabbed my pistol and perused the two armed gunmen who escaped in a Mini Minor. John fired at their car making a small indentation in the boot.
    John was reprimanded for his actions by both the Police and Head Office for endangering the public.”

  • 2005 June luncheon letters regarding John Rowlands were read by Secretary Noel
    from Ian Holston, Bob Handel and Colin Clark which, along with comments at the meeting, are summarised as follows:-
    1946 Lindsay Huxley knew John at Molong.
    1960s John was Accountant Sydney University
    Ian Holston had known John since the days he lived above Newtown Branch when he was Accountant at Sydney University.
    Bob Handel worked under John at Sydney University when Mr Moorecroft was Manager.
    Noel Crowley worked with John at Sydney University when staff spent three weeks trying to balance the Savings Bank ledgers so John adjusted his account by one penny to make them balance.
    Doug Harding spoke of his days working with John at Sydney University
    1960s John went from Accountant Sydney University to open new branch at Seven Hills where John and Leigh were keen gardeners and won a number of competitions.
    1964 Colin Clark was interviewed by John when Colin applied to join the CBC. Colin was appointed to Parramatta branch
    1965 Colin was transferred to Seven Hills branch where John was manager. Colin said "we made front-page news when I was held up whilst taking the daily Woolworth's deposit. John came rushing out from his office, grabbed my pistol and pursued the two armed gunmen who escaped in a Mini Minor.  John fired at their car making a small indentation in the boot. John was reprimanded for his actions by both the Police and Head Office for endangering the public."
    John was Manager Bondi Junction where Ian Holston was his Accountant.  John was helpful to Ian and his wife when they were building their Westleigh home. Ian and his wife were friends with John & Leigh for many years.
    Lindsay Huxley served with John on the CBC RSL branch which John ran till his death.
    2005 April 20 Lindsay saw John.  April 25 John died after being a patient in the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

Norman Ridgewell RUGGINS (6/2019)

  • 19/6/2019 Frank Maundrell advised: There is a Death Notice in to-day's SMH for one Norman Ridgewell Ruggins late of Thornleigh.  He was aged 92 years.  I don't think I ever knew his second name, but it has to be the same Norman Ruggins who was in Overseas Department, Sydney Office when I worked there in the 1960's.  I have no idea whether he was or was not a member of the Club, but he certainly was a CBCer!  Norm, as he was known, had worked in at least one other Bank Internationally in the foreign exchange field, an area in which he was quite an expert.  He was moved to Melbourne Office Overseas Department towards the end of the 1960's, but I think he came back to Sydney not long after.  When I went to Sydney Overseas Department in 1966, he was OIC of Export Letters of Credit section, a job I later did myself, although Clarrie Kennedy followed Norm in the position when he went to Melbourne.
    The Notice says the funeral will be at the North Chapel at Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Delhi Road, North Ryde on Friday, 21st June, commencing at 1:15pm.
    Although I have had no contact with him since leaving Sydney Office, it is always sad to see the passing of a former colleague, especially one for whom I always had a high regard.  Norm had plenty of ability and was always ready and willing to share his knowledge.  I learnt much from him.

  • 24/6/2019 Tony Panos wrote: Wayne Linnert  telephoned me on Saturday re Norm’s passing.
    He advised that Norm never joined the CBC Retired Officer’s Club.
    I worked with Norm for many years. When I joined The Overseas Department in 1965 Robin Williams was The Manager, Eric Gillespie the Assistant Manager. 
    Norm had against his will transferred to Melbourne Office & had to sell his house in Lane Cove. He was there for about 3 years & unfortunately hi s son deeply resented the move away from his friends. He never recovered from the move, had mental & drug problems & died.
    Norm could not afford to come back to Lane Cove due to the massive increase in housing costs.
    When both Robin & then Eric were transferred Norm took over as The Manager. I was then a Senior Supervisor. I went to Royal Exchange Branch & was in charge of the Overseas Department there. Then I was made an Assistant Manager.
    When I returned to The Overseas Department Norm was the Manager & I was appointed Assistant Manager Import & Export Letters of Credit in top floor of Stock Exchange Branch. Then I took over from Trevor Crisp as Manager Sydney Office Overseas Department.
    At time of merger I was sent to 340 George Street as Manager International Services Section, Norm was still Manager of The Overseas Department.
    Then I was sent out for re-training.
    Norm was sent to 340 George Street to replace me. By then he was a Senior Manager, at least 2 to 3 grades above me. It was in effect a slap in the face for him, which I do not think he ever got over.
    I lost track of him then as I was in retail banking for some years, before returning to  Sydney Office International Services Section, then out again to retail before I left the Bank in 1995.
    Overall Norm was very knowledgeable re International matters, but as with many of us in the International field of the NAB the NAB International were biased towards their own staff, so that was why many of us ended up in retail banking, where our talents were not utilised.  Still not worth getting maudlin about it all.

  • Geoff McIntyre advised: "I was saddened to read of the passing of Norm Ruggins.
    In my time in the Overseas Dept. in the late 50’s and then in Overseas Admin. In the early 60’s. I had regular contact with Norm. He was quite a character with a ready smile and good sense of humour.
    When the phone rang his immediate response was – “ Ruggins here, can I help you “. He had a very thorough knowledge of all aspects of overseas business conducted by banks in those days and he was always willing to share that knowledge.

  • Rowan Raymond-Jones said 25/9/16 "I worked well with Norm designing special forms for him.  One form was a 12 part form using special idem paper and we got it printed and compiled using only my hand printed draft artwork because it was so urgent.  It was a big success and artwork was eventually prepared professionaly.

William CHristie RUTHERFORD (27/3/1927 - 18/12/2023)

  • FROM Des  AKERS: Bill served many years in Sydney Head Office in charge of Premises & Properties and would be known by many .
    In 1952, aged 15, Bill commenced work with the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited, one of only two new employees for the entire Bank that year.  He worked in various branches across Victoria, from Numurkah to Bairnsdale, Kerang, Hamilton and Portland, with a sprinkling of duties at other branches.  In the early 1960s he moved from general banking to Melbourne Office’s Administration section. In 1962 (aged 25) Bill was appointed Inspectors’ Clerk. He later took on the role of training staff, and was subsequently appointed Project Manager of the major redevelopment of the Bank’s new Melbourne office at 257 Collins Street. In 1973 he was transferred to the Bank’s Head Office in Sydney to manage its property portfolio. After CBC merged with the National Bank of Australasia, he was appointed Properties Manager for New South Wales, until his retirement in 1994. In 2013 he and his wife moved back to Melbourne.

Marlene Mary RUTLEDGE (17/5/1941 - 1/9/2021)

  • President Wayne Linnert advised: It is with sadness that I advise the passing of Marlene who was wife of our Life Member Terry Rutledge.  Marlene was born in Ballina and was a Teller at Ballina branch where she met Terry when he worked there in the late 1950’s.  Marlene’s Requiem Mass will be held at St Agnes’ Catholic Church, Port Macquarie on Tuesday 07/09/2021. Covid regulations will apply.  Our sincere sympathy is extended to Terry and his family at this time.

  • NABROC President Scott Marnane advised: Members, it is with great sadness that I advise of the recent passing of our Mid North Coast member, Marlene Rutledge; she was 80 years young.  She was born in Ballina, to loving parents who were cane farmers, and she was the Teller at the CBC Ballina when Terry was posted there in the late 1950’s. Marlene and Terry were married in Ballina, and this year celebrated 61years of marriage. Early this year Marlene received devastating news that she had developed a medical condition requiring immediate treatment. Despite a fierce determination, Marlene’s condition could not be contained and surrounded by family, she passed away peacefully on September 1st.

  • Kaye Slack-Smith (nee Marshall): Thank you for advising us about Marlene Rutledge.  I worked with Terry at Crows Nest Branch during the 60”s  and later when relieving at Double Bay.  I was friends with both Marlene and Terry.  They lived here in Canberra for some time when Terry was serving in a Senior position.  The last time I saw Terry was at our Phillip Branch ACT, just after a robbery had taken place.  I remember changing nappies for Marlene when Alan Grant and I found them broken down beside the road, just outside Sydney.  We gave them and the children a lift home.   I, as do all our group who worked at Crows Nest Branch together, remember good times we had.  Our Manager Charles Nobbs encouraged us to do things together out of office hours.  Marlene and Terry once hosted a Crows Nest reunion at their home at Port Macquarie, which was the last time we were ALL together.  Terry I send my Warm and Fond Regards to you and your Family.  As the Abba song goes ‘Thank you for the Memories’

Bruce RYAN

  • Chris Rush advised: It is with regret that I advise that A Bruce Ryan of Toukley passed away on wednesday 9th January 2008.

  • Gerald Fitzgerald advised: His Funeral was held on Monday 14th January at 10am at Mackay Family Funerals, Old Pacific Hwy Ourimbah. The Notices were in the SMH on Saturday 12th and in the CC Express Advocate on Friday the 11th.

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