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Presidents Report - August |
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Well what a busy month we have had. A tour of Victoria Barracks; lunch at the Athenian Greek restaurant and of course the special Christmas in July overnight stay at Berida Manor Bowral. Thanks to John and Cherry for their attention to detail and to everyone who participated.
The social and tours co-coordinators are always busy arranging various events for your enjoyment. If you have ideas to make life even more interesting for yourself and other members, please communicate using the suggestion box. Also, you are encouraged to patronise your Probus Club’s events as much as possible.
Regards, President Geoff |
Not a whiff of cordite but history everywhere at the Newington Armory site visited on a sunny Thursday.
Originally completed in 1897 by the Royal Marines as a depot for admiralty ships it was taken over by the New South Wales Navy in 1901 and the RAN in 1910. During WW 11 the depot was utilised by the US army and Navy and the Royal Navy and at the same time expanded significantly with large magazine bunkers, wharf extensions and cranes along with a two foot tramway. The RAN finally vacated the site in 1999 and handed it over to the NSW Government for inclusion in the Sydney 2000 Olympics site. Excellent guides and commentary and our usual enjoyable lunch at the waters edge topped off a great day.
A big thank you to Ted Bell for his suggestion for the visit and excellent notes on the Armory.
John Robinson.
 
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Waratah Cruise - spaces available |
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Thursday 16th September.
Built in 1902, the Waratah's authentic restoration has gained the Fleet world-wide recognition for historic ship preservation. She is the oldest tug in working order in Australia.
Meet at the Heritage Shipyard, Rozelle. 10 am. Check out Goat Island, Garden Island, Mort's Dock, Woolwich Dock, Spectacle and Cockatoo Islands and learn from a professional Tour Guide's commentary about their historical significance to Sydney Harbour and the people of Sydney. A four hour cruise, tea and coffee on board, bring your own picnic lunch.
Cost, based on maximum 49 people; $40pp. Howard Courtenay from Fish 'n Ships tour will possibly be our guide.
Suggest car, car pool or bus to Rozelle. Detailed travel handout will be available. In the event of weather cancellation a full refund.
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