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Greetings Probus Club members and prospective new members
Probus Clubs throughout Australia are being encouraged by Probus South Pacific to acknowledge October as “Probus Month” by planning a special event. Probus South Pacific have set the theme for October this year to be “Community and Companionship” which seems perfect for what our Club is planning for October.

This year your Management Committee has decided to have a special lunch for the many new members inducted during 2024, together with their Mentors and the Committee Members.

With a record number of new Members inducted this year, it seemed a good opportunity to experience “Community and Companionship” by being together at a casual lunch in a member’s back garden. Invitations have been individually sent so we just need a perfect Spring day on Thursday 17th October!
Liz Pawsey and Ros Thompson are Co-ordinators for this event.

We are looking forward to welcoming new members, mentors and committee at this inaugural gathering.
As most of you will be aware our secretary, Lesley McQuire, has had to stand down due to ongoing health issues. I would like to thank Lesley for her contribution.

Fortunately Alison Soutter has volunteered to take over the position. Assistant secretary, Liz Pawsey, will be helping Alison settle into her new role.

At our last meeting Lesley’s husband, Bill, and a former work colleague, Laurie Bromley, gave a most informative and at times amusing presentation on the life of an air traffic controller which included a visual display. Vice President, Mike Hartnell gave the vote of thanks.

Special thanks to Rosemary Daly for organising a cinema outing at Warriewood. “Thelma” was an excellent choice, funny and feel good. Rosemary has kindly taken on the role while Gloria Attwooll is recuperating.

Our tour to Bowral and Tulip Tops departs on Wednesday and reports indicate there is still lots of colour to take in. Thank you Margaret Ayre for all your organising.

Take care

President Peter – President


David Tomlinson – 11 September 1941 – 17 July 2024

David Tomlinson was happily married to Jan for 58 years, producing three children and seven grandchildren. They lived in the same house in Belrose all that time. He started work as a motor mechanic and later worked in management at the Ford Motor Co. He was a great family man who loved caravan holidays and BBQ’s with family and friends. Most capable with his hands, he proudly claimed he never had a ‘’Tradie” in his house – doing everything himself. When he retired he became a keen golfer. David had suffered from heart problems during the last 25 years. He was a foundation member of our Probus Club.


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  • Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding
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  • Unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
  • Difficulty swallowing. 

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