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Cricket Club If you wander around any uni campus and ask about the Whatever your dreams, TOWER can help you future, you'll hear things like turn them into reality: "I have no idea what it'll be like - everything seems up for grabs Superannuation: This is an essential part of a strong self-reliant future. The sooner you start the greater the rewards will be as you will reap the Ask about nfioney and you'll hear benefits of compounding earnings. Income Protection: "What money?", or - "Sure I'd like more money! Who is TOWER? TOWER can help you ensure that your financial dreams don't turn into a nightmare when something goes wrong. Income protection is a safety net in case, for some reason, you can't work. We can help make sure you still receive an income. It's especially relevant for There has never been a time when there have been so those embarking on careers in the legal, medical and accountancy professions. many opportunities and options to carve out your The history of the TOWER Financial Services Croup began over 1 30 future. Tomorrow belongs to those who dare to years ago. TOWER started out as the New Zealand Government Life Office, grew to be New Zealand's largest life insurance office, privatised in the late As everyone's situation is different and will vary over time, prior to making any investment or financial planning decision, you should dream, give it a go, and take control of their seek the advice of a qualified financial adviser. own destiny. 1980s and expanded to Australia in 1990. The TOWER Financial Services Croup Now, more than 70% of the Croup's business is in Australia. In addition, more than 70% is an enthusiastic supporter of the of our profits relate to savings, investment, funds management and trustee services. TOWER Building the careers of tomorrow: Sydney University Cricket Club. is now much more than a life insurance company, it is a diversified financial services group. TOWER'S role in the financial TOWER'S contact with Sydney University does not end with the Cricket Club. TOWER currently has approximately ADDS 17 billion in assets under management and we're services industry is to help TOWER is involved in assisting the University in other practical ways. people realise their committed to helping our customers achieve their financial goals and protect their assets. financial dreams This year, in co-operation with the University, TOWER has launched a unique Graduate Planning today for control tomorrow: Program for young people setting out on their careers. TOWER employs up to six With the pressing demands of today, not everyone has the l<now how, or the time to mal<e the most of the exciting permanent graduates lor up to two years. opportunities that are in the future. TOWER stands ready to help, but the choice is always yours. TOWER aims to They are trained and mentored focussing on help its customers taite control of their lives and become entirely self-reliant. We are optimistic about the future integrity, teamwork, innovation, loyalty and respect, and believe that life is what you mal<e it. principles which are highly valued by TOWER. Time moves more quickly than you realise and the sooner you take control of your future, the better it will be. It's a wonderiul start to their future and the program offers very positive long term benefits to TOWER as an employer. Through its network of financial advisers, TOWER offers a range of financial products and services to make it easy for our customers to begin realising their dreams A.S.A.P. We do it by offering them an In fact one of the members of our Graduate Program is the Sydney University Cricket Club's 1st Craiie wicket keeper, Sliane Stanton. informed choice, and it's not that difficult. Shane is 21 and hasn't even graduated yet. In his semester breaks he's been enjoying an unparalleled opfwrtunity to begin building solid values and a strong career. TOWER'S financial advisers can help guide you through a range of products relevant to you. These include... Shane says - "It's a wonderful opportunity for me. This is the industry I've wanted to break into, and I can't believe I'm already in it before I've even graduated. TOWER will be rotating me around the different areas so I can know where my interests lie. Then, when I finish University, I'll know exactly where I want to head. TOWER is a progressive optimistic place to work, and I'll forever be grateful for the great start they've given me.” Managed Funds; You'll be surprised with the benefits offered by a regular savings plan. Ihe TOWER Financial Services Group is glad to be helping Shane realise his dreams. TOWER is also pleased to be helping the Sydney You might have a particular goal like that trip overseas, or that car you've always University Cricket Club realise its dreams of more runs and more wickets! TOWER urges all students to start planning for their dreamed about. You might need to save for The Creat financial future. While it is easy to pul off planning, the sooner it is done the sooner you are on your way to a secure financial future Australian Dream, or, you might be wanting to embark and can concentrate on becoming an expert in your field. on a long term savings plan to secure your and your Gross Performance 1 December 1998 to 31 May 2001 TOWER gives the Club great support. Let's support them! family's future. 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 > If you're lucky enough to score a windfall of some sort, Give Phil Gaut a call on 02 9448 9900 or email [email protected], mention that you are a SUCC supporter you might want to invest it for a few years in a and he will assist you with an obligation-free analysis of your financial situation and can also put you in contact managed fund comprised of assets such as shares, 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 with a TOWER Financial Consultant. property or fixed interest. For example, S I,000 invested 1 c in TOWER'S Lighthouse Ethical Growth fund (made up 3 K) 1 ? 0 0 1200 o / s / of 100% Australian shares) in December 1998 S •* would have given the following returns, as shown / 1 in the graph opposite, over the period to May 100 1 1 0 0 2001. __________/ This graph shows the gross performance 00 1000 of J1,000 invested in a TOWER O f 9R M I- !9 Jun OS Sep 99 Dec 99 M-t 00 Jim 00 Sep 00 De<. 00 M.ir Ol M.iy 01 Lighthouse Ethical Growth fund from December 1998 until May 2001. ■ roWEH Lighthouse Elhical Growth (31 Ivlay 200tl TOWER Australia Limited ABN 70 050 109 450 The returns shown take into account the management fee To provitJe coniislerKv cfllcuiaind v«lu«s ate fonvettnd In a nomifiHl twisp amouni »l $ ' 000 C C o w m h t ASSIBT Sottware Pty lid ABN 009 176 Q7R Th.s p.itJltrnlion it copv'i<|f’ 1 80 Alfred Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 but exclude the entry and ongoing fee. TOWER Tel: (02) 9448 9000 Fax: (02) 9448 9100 P<ist pertorniiiiice miiy nol be inciicdlive of lulurp perlorniddce. www.toweraustralia.com.au OBITUARIES Jessie Lorna CAMPLING Died 26 March 2002, aged 97 Miss Campling was the sister of Dr C R (Roy) Campling who played for the Club from 1911 to 1916. Thus, the last living link with the Club’s Golden Age has now departed (although Margaret Murphy, who watched her brother Jim Sullivan play for the Club until 1919, still lives in Willoughby). Dr Campling played in two 1st Grade Premiership teams - 1911-12 and 1913-14 - as a hard hitting lower order batsman and medium pacer. He later played with considerable success for Balmain and represented NSW three times in 1922- 23. JFR David GODFREY-SMITH Died on 22 August 2001 David Godfrey-Smith was a Judge of the NSW District Court who played regularly for the Club’s Veterans team during the 1960s. He was a slow bowler who relied on flight and guile - the slower he bowled, the Huw McKay - Baseball convert driving up more confused the batting became! He was an engaging companion, an amusing after dinner speaker the 1st base line with an intellectual sense of humour. His cricket ability was modest but his love for the game was infec­ tious. While he did not often achieve the "Vets double” (fifty runs and five wickets in a season) , he did regularly record the laudable but less demanding "Junior Double” (ten runs and one wicket in the sea­ son). Judge Godfrey-Smith’s first wife predeceased him; his second wife, Phyl, survives him as do his two sons, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. The Club’s sympathies are extended to his family and relatives. JFR/GDS Greg HAAAMER Died on 29 January 2002 aged 52. Greg Hammer played for the Club for three seasons while studying Medicine. He was a wicket keeper Pete Murray - Fourth Grade Captain who often opened the batting with devastating effect. He began in Fifth Grade in 1967-68 and this is Winner of the John Morris Av/ard where his most productive performances were to occur. His innings of 153 in 1968-69, scored at St Paul’s, remains one of only three innings over 150 scored for the Club in this Grade.
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