Hamilton Probus Club Inc. 56018 Accredited 14 December 1990 The Times N e ws le t t e r Edition 189 May 2018 President Dr David McEvoy Ph. 3630 4900 Secretary Mrs Margot Kirby Ph. 3262 6693 email: [email protected] PO Box 2308, Ascot 4007 Next meeting 9:15am Tuesday 1st May 2018 at Merriwee Court, Oxford Street Hamilton Meeting Apologies Contact Margot Kirby Last minute apologies President’s Induction may be made from the meeting floor. Our club started 2018 on a lively note with a most enjoyable dinner at El and Dora’s on Wednesday April 18th. Almost 50 of us filled the res- Birthdays May Tony Hall [05] taurant with noisy conviviality enjoying a pleasant curry meal and copi- Dudley Dick [14] ous BYO. Our thanks to Douglas Fussell who arranged the evening and Roy Moore [19] Loreto McCafferty the planned seating which all agreed made the arrival arrangements go [22] smoothly. From all accounts the Beenleigh trip was equally enjoyable. Last Friday 20th April, I attended with Margot Kirby and other club members, the Ecumeni- cal Service at Aspley Uniting Church Aspley. Current Presidents and office bearers of Pro- 2018 Committee bus Clubs in North Brisbane were asked to pledge their commitment to benefiting their President: David McEvoy members and were blessed by Rev Sandra Judd in in a service involving Catholic and An- Secretary: glican clergy. We were entertained by the performance of the PAQ choir whom I met per- Margot Kirby sonally, extending our invitation to entertain us when they appear as our guests at the July Treasurer: Jack Larkin meeting. Senior Vice President: Margot Kirby I took the opportunity to meet and engage with Geoffrey Hunter, President of Ascot Pro- Immediate Past Presi- bus Club, and we agreed we would initiate closer liaison between our clubs by mutually dent: Leafy Fussell agreeing to reciprocate attendance as guests at each of our clubs. Outings Committee: Leon Papi This brings me to encourage all of our members to make a little contribution to our club’s Speaker Program: Colin Miller newsletter by means of suggestions on books, events and outings that others might enjoy. Membership Officer: We have a great newsletter which can serve a wider purpose in promoting awareness of Barry Henzell events and activities in which you could join with other members to get together outside Newsletter: Barry Henzell the programme already arranged by our Activities Committee. Your committee is open to Records Officer any suggestions of ways in which your club could be more vibrant and inclusive. John Wright Committee: Looking forward to more friendship and fun in 2018. John Ladbrook Jack Larkin Anne Gooley David McEvoy Auditor: Peter Nichols Almoner Leafy Fussell Dates to remember Tuesday 1st May Regular meeting Merriwee Court Tuesday 8th May Men’s Coffee at El & Dora Tuesday 22nd May Ladies Coffee at El & Dora Thursday 17th May Brisbane City Hall Museum visit and lunch Monday 4th June Trivia Quiz Kedron Wavell Services Club 10am 1 Secretaries Report It is May time, a beautiful time of year with the cooler weather… bliss. The visit to the Beenleigh Distillery, in spite of the rain, was a great outing. Some of us came home with two bottles of rum liqueur after the rum tasting, plus two large Yatala Pies and we made the meeting on Tuesday. Yes, that outing should get 10 out of 10 points. The Ecumenical Blessing of the Presidential Collar ensured all goes well for 2018. The June Quiz day will be my first Quiz day (please do not tell Robin, I am not good at Quizzes as she is preparing for a Hamilton win). What good movies have you seen? What shows? What good books you have read? Emails or pieces of paper with your suggestions written on them are a great way for me to remember. These suggestions can be added into the Times. The site www.oldmuseum.org is really worth a visit: 23 June - QYO Chamber Mu- sic at Twilight; 5 July - QYO Morning Music; and other interesting events. On to another good month. Get your flu shots, don’t speak to anyone with a cold and stay well. Take care Membership Report Following the increase in maximum membership numbers we are pleased to welcome two new members who have been on our waiting list for a considerable time. We plan to in- duct two more in June. Averil Ward and Brian Nelson will join us in May. Please make them welcome. Barry Henzell Cultural Activities THE 4MBS FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS begins on May 5th concluding June 3rd. Highlights include the opening concert, Celebrating The Baroque, in St John’s Cathedral on Saturday May 5th, The Piano Marathon at the Conservatorium on Sunday May 13th, and concluding with A Choral Spectacular in The Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 3rd June. All events can be seen on …4mbs.com.au PALACE CINEMAS regularly show filmed stage and screen productions that are popular and often unique, including opera, ballet and National Theatre. View these at Palace Cinema Brisbane, and look under films, then coming events….. Stage to Screen. 4MBS Festival of Classics STRAUSS IN DA HAUS - A Viennese concert experience - Hamilton Town Hall If you love luxurious melodies from the old-word capital of classical music and you wish to enjoy an intimate concert experience reminiscent of Austrian palace charm in your local area, then put Friday 11th May in your diary. Included in this musical experience will be the lilting waltzes of Strauss and Shostakovich, the sparking highs of Viennese Operetta and art songs by Lehar, Strauss and Schubert and the exciting music of Brahms and Bernstein. Celebrate with internationally renowned artists, Judith Molnar (soprano) Brieley Cutting (piano) and Frank Fodor (violin) Where: Hamilton Town Hall Cnr Rossiter Pde & Racecourse Rd, Hamilton When: Friday 11th May at 7.00pm 2 Dinner at El & Dora Operation “Hamilton Probus Dinner" Venue - El and Dora Oriel Park byo. Food - Curry or scaloppini - good Noise Level - high Laughter - plenty Room to move - minimal Numbers attending - 47. 2016 - 34 Outcomes - A very happy night. - Probability we will need larger res- taurant next year. Mission accomplished. Douglas Fussell Men’s Coffee Ladies Coffee Get to know our fellow coffee drinkers Please join us at our ladies coffee more. It is a thoroughly enjoyable morning. group at El & Dora If you are available to attend, the next No bookings, just turn up. meeting is Next meeting is Tuesday 22nd 10am on Tuesday 8th May at El & Dora. May at 10am See you there! 3 Beenleigh Rum Distillery and Kingston Butter Factory Museum. On March 29 eighteen of our members travelled to visit the Beenleigh Rum Distillery and King- ston Butter Factory Museum. We set off to enjoy not knowing what the weather would do ---- but the occasional rain was not a problem. Our Coach Driver took us through a backroad Southside to avoid traffic and this in itself was most interesting. During our visit to the Distillery we learnt the history of Beenleigh Rum and gained an apprecia- tion of the art of rum making and how long it takes ---many years----a fact that I had no idea about. We had the pleasure of sampling and tasting varying types of Rum. In "high spirits" we set off to Club Beenleigh for lunch. Our meals were first class. Our visit to Kingston Butter Factory Museum --------- There was so much to see -- I think we needed more time to browse all the memories of yesteryear to take it all in but we had to push on as Paul our driver took us for an unscheduled visit to the Yatala Pie Shop. A lot of us en- joyed the famous Pie that night----A Good Day!!! Cheers B-A. 4 Club of Hamilton Speakers 2018 Month Guest Speaker May Tony Auden—Chanel 7 weather presenter and BOM meteorologist A/Inspector Ewen Taylor, DNA Management Unit, Forensic Support Group, June Queensland Police Operations Support Command July PAQ choir expect 18 choristers Regional Commander, Regional Command, Strategic Border Command Op- August erations Group, Australian Border Force September Bruce Kynaston (Club Member) Subject: Craft and Art Ten Minute Speakers May John Wright July Douglas Fussell Hamilton Probus Club Outings Month Details May Museum Brisbane City Hall – 10:30 am for 1 hour (no charge) and regroup for lunch at ????? Ascot Club has been invited to Thursday 17th join us. June “ Pizza in the Park” at Kalinga Friday 15th July Queensland Gardens Expo at Nambour Friday 13th Organiser Nicki Duveck-Smith is already fielding enquires for what is expected to be a heavily booked trip. Nicki will talk to us several times before the event in July August 27 Bowls Day at Pine Rivers Bowls club further details from PAQ site. Monday 27th September Ormiston House trip. Further details to be advised. Thursday 20th Alistair Ward Guest Speaker—Ross Nichols We were privileged to have Ross speak about his experiences as a Port of Brisbane pilot. His described the difficulties in boarding ships off Mooloolaba day and night and in all weathers. He also discussed the difficulties of communicating with the crew who had little English language. His visuals showed the route through the narrow passages across Moreton Bay, We thank Ross for his very informative presentation. If you access the link below there is a very interesting story on marine pilots in Syd- ney. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-03/sydney-harbours-marine-pilots-guide-cruise-ships- into-port/9611992 5 NAMBOUR GARDEN EXPO Just a quick note to let you all know that on Friday 13th July 2018 we will be heading off to The Garden Expo at Nambour.