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John "Jack" ALPEN (15/5/2006) John Searle was unable to fulfil his hopes of attending the June function, but wishes to record the following: Our paths crossed at an early date, without either of us knowing the other. Gladys and I were married at Parkes, and the Reception was held at the home of an Uncle of hers. In those far off days (1948), a means of communication, called Telegrams, was frequently used to convey good wishes to the Bride and Groom. Some of my friends knew I was in the CBC Bank, and that I was being married in Parkes, and they sent Telegrams - c/ CBC Bank. John Alpen was then Accountant at Parkes Branch, and he knew Gladys’ Uncle, and was aware of the Nuptial Occasion . He obliged by delivering the Telegrams to the Uncle’s address, but we didn’t meet.
It was not until about 1956 I think, that we did meet when I was Manager at Tottenham. John, by then 2 I/C CBC Savings Bank, was visiting Branches to see how we were handling this new fangled form of Banking. Later, some will remember, he succeeded Don McClymont as Savings Bank supremo, in which period he earned the nickname of “Mr Skippy”, because of the style of Money Boxes introduced then.
From that time at Tottenham, John took a close interest in my movements, but we did not work together until John succeeded Alan Bamford as Chief Manager in Victoria, and, from Manager Melbourne Office, I became his Assistant. In a recent Newsletter Noel Smith recalled his time in Melbourne with the two of us.
From Melbourne I went to London, where Jack, having retired, and Barbara visited us. After our return to Australia, we were able to keep in touch, and we have happy memories of visiting them when they lived at Newport, and later at Bayview Gardens Retirement Village. Later, after Barbara’s death, I can recall John giving us a report of the Olympic Games in Barcelona, to which he had made a special trip, because a Grandson was a member of the “Awesome Foursome”. John and his son, George, built a home at Byron Bay, designed with a separate area for John, where I was able to visit him – by then I had retired, and Gladys and I visited the North Coast twice a year. to see a Brother and Sister of mine. John later moved to Queanbeyan to be near other Family, but unfortunately our communications after that were by telephone only.
I’m sure that many Officers of my vintage will have happy memories of “Mr Skippy” – John, or Jack, as he was known to many.
Kevin Meyer advised that John's death notice was in the Sydney Morning Herald on 16th May. He died in Canberra, where his funeral service is to be held. He was born on 31/10/1912. Richard Nott emailed:
I worked in Savings Bank Administration for about three months in 1967. Jack as Savings Bank head ran a tight ship. One day he came down to me in an agitated state and when nearby personnel hit the ground as if a Mills bomb was to explode I knew I was in for something. He asked why I had appointed an agent at Fairy Meadow as I had no authority to approve such a request. I replied that I believed it to be fairly insignificant and suggested that he confirm it.He explained that he couldn't and only Roger Cavan the General Manager of the bank could. "You're kidding !" I retorted and added " But you're the head of the Savings Bank managing millions of bond holdings, how come you can't control such a small operational issue ?" I had obviously touched a raw nerve but I think my behaviour was mitigated by empathy with the situation. Some months later he asked me to help him out with a delay in getting the School Savings Bank system set up in the ACT and I was pleased to help him. We then both went to Canberra to ensure they system was in place and every branch knew what was happening. Barry Ward the ACT Chief Manager and John Culf the Asst Chief Manager met us in the Bank car at the airport. Barry bounded out at first stop to open the door. At the next stop Culfy bounded out and at the third stop I opened the door and retained the role. Coming home, looking over his half moon glasses Jack gave a wry smile and said he was glad to notice that I had quickly learned my pecking order in the transport role. The half moon glasses surfaced again the next week.I was at the Wahroonga tip and saw an identical pair on the rubbish and took them home.Fred Vogelmann, the Assistant Savings Bank Chief Manager was scared to death of Jack, so I snuck into Fred's office early on Monday morning and put the glasses under Fred's chair in the hope that when he heard the crunch and saw the outcome he would have had a severe tummy contraction ! I never heard what happened.Another day Jack noticed me somewhat reflective and I told him I was not popular at home for spending the $300 of carpet money we had saved by buying Vam shares that had dropped from $4.00 to $1.50. A week later he came up and told me he had had my housing loan extended by $300 to cover the carpet. This was the best unsolicited gift I ever received and that unexpected act endeared him to me. About ten years ago I was completing some insurance work with his son George and Jack invited me to lunch. It was a great day, mainly because I had a chance to tell him about the Fred Vogelmann story and to tell him how much the $300 meant in restoring my grace at home. I held him in the highest personal regard and was pleased to see him achieve a senior management role in the bank as he was one of the best technicians and brains that I had the pleasure to work with. His gruff front was largely that and he was a wonderful compassionate manager. Sadness is a price of affection, and I am saddened by his passing
George ARKINSTALL Kerri Kleidon of the NAB Queensland Retirees' Newsletter advised in their February 2006 issue that George has passed away. She says he apparently worked at Lismore many moons ago. George in 1969-70 was working in Brisbane Office Accountants Office and had a home in Brisbane and used to welcome people to stay there till they arranged other accommodation (e.g. John Beer stayed there initially after being allocated Audit Clerk in Queensland for 6 months from January 1970.)
John AUSTEN (10/9/2007) Des Akers advised: There is some sad news that John Austen passed away yesterday after suffering a stroke from which he never recovered. As far as I know, John spent almost his entire career here in Victoria. I knew John when we were both Assistant Managers at Melbourne Office about the time of the merger. I also got to know John and his wife Norma in Adelaide where he was a branch manager. He was 74 years of age.
Kenneth Rutherford (Ken) BAIN (8/11/2011) Rowan Raymond-Jones advised on 9th November 2011: Sadly I have to inform you that we have lost another Member. Ken Bain passed away yesterday, 8th November, after a short illness and his funeral will probably be early next week at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park. His wife Norma tells me that even though it is to be a family funeral, his friends are most welcome. Details will be in the Central Coast Express, probably this Friday.
My thanks to Joe Judd for bringing Ken’s passing to my attention. John Beer advised:
1938 born
1954 approx joined CBC Bank
1961 married Norman Worthington; Susan Ailen Bain born
1965 twins born :- Anthony Kenneth Bain and Karen Lucille Bain
Kenneth had long career with CBC Bank which in 19811001 merged with NBA to form NAB
short illness
20111108 died
20111115 Tue 11:30 HILLSIDE CHAPEL PALMDALE LAWN CEMETERY
RSR "Dick" BALCOMB (4/1/2012) Philip John BARRY (9/2/2008) Phil Barry's death notice was in the SMH 12 February 2008:-
2008 February 9 aged 63 years, late of Balgowlah. Requiem Mass was held at St Kieran's Catholic Church, Condamine St Manly Vale on Thursday 14 February 2008. Nothing was a problem for Phil. John Webb indicated he had had kidney problems for past 30 years plus and, for the last 7 or 8 he had drive himself to hospital for dialysis. His funeral was on 20/02/2008
Brian BARTLEY (21/1/2012) Just to let you Brian Bartley died 21st January 2012. He had been unwell for sometime and recently his body just started to close down and he had a heart attack. The funeral is Monday 30th January 2012. Harry and Rob Hendrie will go to the service and I expect there will be some other X CBC people there.
Kind Regards Christine Deacon (W.A.). 1968 June CBC Audit Clerks appointed were Cliff A Hinton, Brian J Bartley & John Beer.
Brian was transferred to WA where he was Manager of a suburban branch.
c2000 he had left the Bank & was something like a financial planner.
c2009 he had lost use of his legs.
20120121 he died of heart attack.
20120131 funeral.
Info on death from Christine Deacon, wife of Harry Deacon WA who was CBC Audit Clerk, supplied by John Beer. VALE: B.J (Brian Bartley) ex CBC Gosnells; from NABREC WA March 2012 newsletter:
On January 30th, 2012 a good gathering of our Members attended the funeral at Karrakatta, of our above esteemed
colleague who died on January 21st. Brian formerly of the CBC , transferred from New South Wales before
amalgamation, was aged 67 and has had indifferent health for some two years or more. It was pleasing to see
his passing was acknowledged in WA, despite being far from his home state.
Born in Liverpool, NSW, the family moved to Campbelltown where on completion of his schooling in 1960 he
joined the CBC there. He made good progress through the ranks at a number of local Branches and was
transferred to the CBC Fremantle WA as the Accountant in 1972. Came 1975 Brian was married to a fellow
worker, Robin, in the CBC, also from NSW.
A year later Brian was appointed to Manager of the CBC Gosnells, followed by similar appointments to
Rockingham and Armadale. After the amalgamation he commenced as Commercial Business Manager at Murray St
in 1990 then after a short period on the relieving staff he retired in 1993.
Family wise the Bartley’s had a son, James but unfortunately the marriage terminated in the early eighties.
However at a later date Brian was fortunate to team up with a school teacher, Beatrice Mills, whom I’m indebted
to for the information. In retirement Brian resumed in the work force as a Financial Consultant with a local firm
and indulged in travelling when time would allow.
Members will remember Brian as one of the hard core workers of the era, quiet and unassuming. He was sports
minded particularly cricket and loved his rose garden.
Our sincere condolences are extended to son, James, his family and to Beatrice in their sad loss. R F T
Jim BELL (2005) Bell James Livingstone passed away 2005
1937 April 1 Jim joined the Bank. 1937 April Mr Broad, Chief Staff Officer advised him to report to Royal Exchange Branch then to Homebush and other areas
1940 Jim joined AIF for 6 years
1946 Mr Broad was still in the chair upon Jim's return to the Bank. 1946 Jim was sent to North Sydney then to Young and other areas of the state including Warren as Accountant from where he went to Gulargambone
1963 Jim was Manager Gulargambone then to Manager Charlestown 1970s Manager Moss Vale 1980 Jim retired from Moss Vale branch to Bundanoon
1997 Jim's dear wife passed away.
2005 Jim Sharp spoke about Jim Bell at the June meeting. He first met Jim when he was Manager at Charlestown and Jim was at Hamilton. He again met Jim at Bundanoon where he retired too. Jim was very much involved with Legacy at Moss Vale, but he did not always enjoy the best of health
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Gloria BERNASCONI (24/5/2009) Geoff BORDER Kevin Meyer spoke about Geoff Border, who passed away in Queensland a week before the June meeting. Graham Foulcher was very sorry to read of the death of Geoff Border. Geoff Border, Jim Hickey and myself were Managers at Charleville, Cunnamulla and Quilpie respectively in the early 70’s (Little New South Wales !!!! as it was known in those days). Geoff and I saw a great deal of each other in the 4 years we were in those 2 branches and on special occasions we used to play bowls together in Charleville. Geoff was transferred to Cowra in July ’74 when I was also transferred at the same time to Murwillumbah.
Stanley BOTTRILL (25/5/2010) Reginald BOUSFIELD (1/4/2008) Sir Geoffrey BOWEN (26/2/2012) Rowan Raymond-Jones advised: Sadly I have to inform you that Sir Geoffrey passed away on Sunday night 26th February, just four months short of his centenary which would have been on 23rd June. His son Phillip advises that a Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday 6/3/2012 at St John’s Anglican Church, Cnr Pacific Highway and St John’s Avenue Gordon.
Heather BROADBENT (14/1/2008) C. Roy BROWN (26/9/2010) John Beer sighted SMH 28 Sep 2010 Pg 18:
Retired from CBC Bank late of Epping
Died 26 Sep 2010, Aged 90.
husband of Sadie Margaret, father & father in law of Meg & Frank, Ian & Zanette, Bill & Karen, Maureen & Paul,
St John's Anglican Church Chapman Av & Beecroft Rd 2pm 30 Sep 2010.
See also Family Connections.
Col R BRAY (7/2005) Col died in July 2005 aged 85 years. He had been living at Port Macquarie at the time of his demise. Graham Foulcher was very sorry to read of the death of Col Bray. Whilst I was at Picton I saw a great deal of Col until he moved to the Port Macquarie area. His father (late Roy Bray) was my Dad’s (Roy Foulcher) first boss when Dad first joined the Bank as a Junior in Head Office (Local Exchanges Dept. in those days.
Alan CADELL (26/10/2009) Alan's daughter Gillian advised John Ness: "I am writing to let you know that my father passed away at Lady Gowrie Nursing Home at Gordon on 26th October, aged 91.
It was good to meet you recently and I am only sorry that Dad was not well enough to have caught up with you again. I did tell him that you had moved into Knowlman Avenue (Alan used to live in the same street and maintained prized Camellias) and as always, he was interest to hear any news of former CBC colleagues. Dad's father was in the CBC and so our family have had a long association with the bank. Would you please advise the CBC Officers Club of Dad's death - O know how much he enjoyed reading the newsletter over the last few years, even though he was not able to attend any functions. Sincerely, Gillian Tunstall."
Mac CAMERON (12/3/08) Des Akers reports: Some of the boys up your way may like to know that a well known CBC man, Mac Cameron died here in Melbourne on 12 March. Mac was just on 95 and retired from the Bank around 1973. At that time he held the position of Divisional Manager Central and was respected by all his peers and his troops. Mac served in the RAF in Europe in WW2 as a Navigator on Catalina Flying Boats. He would be well known to people like Les Firman.
Rae CARMAN (12/12/2010): Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2010. Late of Galston.
Loved and loving wife of George. Loving mother of Robyn, Ross, Shelley and their spouses.
Adored Gran to Carly, Briana, Todd, Rebecca, Sarah, Natalie and Melissa.
So dearly loved, so sadly missed.
A Thanksgiving Service for RAE will be Celebrated at Epping Presbyterian Church, corner of Bridge and Rawson Streets,
Epping, on Wednesday (December 15, 2010), commencing at 2 p.m. Privately Cremated.
Frederick George CARPENTER (10/10/1991) 1925 joined CBC Head Office, then worked at Coonamble & country branches
1935 Inverell with Fred Royer where Fred Carpenter married Phyllis Dorothy Beer from Gunnedah
1944 January son Malcolm born at Strathfield
1949 Petersham
1952 Accountant Kingsford
1955 to HO then 1956 joined staff of CBC Savings Bank HO
1959-0602 Fred helped John Beer join CBC at Tamworth
He was Oficer-in-Charge Safe Custody Locked Boxes at HO basement and Bonds & Debentures
1971-0708 Fred retired to his Strathfield home
Fred was active in CBC Retired Officers Club
1975 approx Fred sold Strathfield home & bought house at Castle Hill
1982 approx Fred sold Castle Hill & moved to live with son Malcolm at Narromine
1991-1010 Fred died at Narromine age 83. 19911014 SMH
20010921 Phyllis Dorothy Carpenter died at Narromine age 90, survived by son Malcolm & daughter-in-law Lyn & 2 grandchildren & one grandchild.
David CHOICE (12/1/2006): David passed away suddenly on 12th January 2006 David worked in the CBC for around 10 years prior to resigning to work with ABN AMRO. He was a brother of Peter Choice, who is one of our members.
Geordie CLACHERS (6/9/2007) - Chris Rush reported the death of George Cooper CLACHERS on 6th Sept.
- CLACHERS, George Cooper. 6 September, 2007. The Sydney Morning Herald Monday, 10 September 2007:
Son of Henry King Clachers and Janet Lamont Cooper (both deceased); brother of Bruce (deceased) and Jan Melissari; brother-in-law of Lee Melissari and Alan and Stephen Perrim; father-in-law to John Zappia; "Geordie" to former wife Julie Perrim; dad of Heather Zappia; uncle to Daniel, Robert, Kim, Bruce, Ben, Grace, Jesse and Josiah; Poppie to Rose, Joshua, Daniel and Levi. We love you and will miss you. - Julie Perrim, George's former wife, advises “After CBC, Geordie, worked for Taxation Dept in Sydney and Parramatta. Later he worked for Concord Council. In the early years he followed his beloved “North Sydney” football team, but later changing to West Tigers. He loved all his children and grandchildren.” PS. My first job was with National Bank of Australasia, 340-342 George St., Sydney which later joined with CBC to become the NAB.
Bob CLEMENT John Cecil George CLULOW (28/10/2008) Sally CLULOW (2/12/2008) 2nd December 2008 Clulow Sarah Irene "Sally" widow of Clulow John Cecil George died aged 86, late of Merewether (Newcastle Herald 4/12/08) within weeks of her husband. Harold Wood and Geoff Chapman advised that JCG Clulow , late of Merewether, passed away 28th October 2008 aged 85 years.Service to be held The Chapel Harris Street Wallsend 1/11/2008 commencing at 9.am For further information Pettigrew Family Funerals 4951 1166 John Hughes described him as a "good old CBC man". John Roberts advised: John was a good bloke and I believe that he hasn’t been well for yonks.
I will be in contact with Sally in the near future. I spoke to JCG some time ago on the phone and he didn’t sound very well at that time!
I opened Belmont Branch and received instructions from the Divisional Inspector while I was at H.O. supposedly to be instructed in the opening of a Branch that I should contact JCG who was then Accountant at Newcastle Branch and let him know that although I was younger and had been selected to open Belmont, that he shouldn’t be too concerned because he was more or less next on the list and would be very happy with his promotion.
In due course I gave him the message and JCG opened Mayfield Branch which had been an agency and therefore would have been a better business than Belmont.
I used to drive from Belmont into Newcastle to either drop off unwanted cash or pick up wanted cash every week with Elizabeth Rees, after Belmont got cracking and of course I would liaise with JCG and Chester Kenyon,(who was Assistant Accountant) because the then Manager whose name I can’t remember was usually busy.
We had both been in the Air Force in the UK (where he met Sally) and I can well remember those days when both JCG and Jim Sharp would arrive at Belmont to pick me up and then we would go down to Gosford to get Harry Brook and his offsider (Accountant) ? Smith and then we would head off for Sydney and to the CBC RSL Sub-Branch for the monthly meeting at Head Office. Following that we would get half full before going to Central to catch the last train back to Gosford and then home! I always wondered what would have happened and where we would have finished up if we had gone to sleep on the train and missed the Gosford stop.
  Geoff Chapman advises: Just thought you may like a copy of the service programme from John's funeral today. A number of old CBC people were there including Mike Freidman, Allan Roth, Ron Armstrong, Billy Butler, John Bowden, Kim Schonberger (alias Mrs Hamburger!!).
Bob COSGROVE (10/11/2011) - Kerri Kleidon advised: I've just received the sad news that Bob Cosgrove died yesterday afternoon (10 Nov). Bob was diagnosed with an inoperable Brain Tumour back in May. Bob worked in both CBC and NAB. He was in Work Study in NAB. In recent times was working at QRAA. Funeral details are not yet known, but will no doubt be in the Courier Mail in due course.
Frank McDonald "Mac" COTTEE (29/12/2011) - 2011 Dec 29 approx died aged 92.
2012 Jan 21 Saturday Noon Petersham RSL Club Memorial Gathering
John COTTON (17/3/2008) - Kevin Meyer advised: John passed away last night as you have probably heard. No funeral date but no doubt will be in SMH in next day or two.
John and I met at Sydney Grammar school some 68 years ago and have been great friends ever since. I hope to be at the next meeting to speak about him.
Leo COSTIGAN Ray Knight spoke at the June 05 meeting about Leo Costigan. He indicated that he had similar characteristics to late Ian Cadell. He served in the Bank mainly in Queensland, but resigned to buy a Newsagency. Kerri Kleidon wrote in the Queensland May Newsletter that Leo Costigan died. Leo did spend some time in NSW, but eventually came to Qld where he was retrenched in 1991. You might like to mention his death at the June meeting.
Cyril COXON (8/2007): Cyril passed away in August 2007. Kerri Kleidon advised: "Cyril Coxon was Principal at Fernleigh Castle in late 70s early 80s, then he came up to Queensland as Manager Brisbane Office. After his first wife died, he married Audrey (can't think what her maiden name was) she was the Secretary at Fernleigh. Audrey died I would think 20 yrs ago (maybe not quite that long). She was good friends with Barbara (again can't think of her surname) who worked at Head Office Ground Floor enquiries. I use to work with the pair of them out at the CBC Showground branch. Cyril was very 'upper crust' like a military man - but great fun."
Winsome CROWLEY (20/7/05): Winsome was known to Kerri (Scott) Kleidon. She was the first female Accountant appointed in Queensland in the CBC Bank. She had MS and had moved to Queensland. She originally came from Murwillumbah. Winsome was 55 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on 20/7/05. Service was at the Anglican Church Murwillumbah ( All Saints) 1.oo p.m. Monday July 25 2005, at which Ian Holston sang a Psalm.
John CULF (2006): Vic Martin spoke of John Culf’s funeral which was held at St. Mathew’s Church, Wauchope as he attended same. John formed the “O & M Group” for the Bank.
Kevin Meyer also spoke of John – he remembered him from Tamworth and Stock Exchange branches. Kevin said they “took over” from one another on a couple of occasions.
Bill Waldock said John was a gentleman and mentioned his Coffee plantation at Alstonville.
David DEEBLE (24/11/2011): Des Akers advised: you probably have seen the death notice in today’s Herald Sun.
Sadly, David died at home on 24th age 71. There will be a private family funeral and a memorial service is to be announced in later papers.
Sorry for the rush but we are out of town tomorrow seeing Coral’s Dad Tom at Nagambie.
Coral and I can’t be at the Service as we are leaving Melbourne on Monday for two weeks R&R but have sent a note to Judy. Many thanks for advising the passing of David Deeble on 24th November 2011.
I have only returned from Noosa today Saturday 3rd December 2011 and unfortunately missed the Memorial service held on Friday 2nd December 2011.
David was my State Manager in W.A during 1981 when I was transferred as Melbourne Office Accountant to Manager Fremantle Branch W.A My wife Judy and I will always remember David and his wife Judy for their kindness and hospitality from the time we arrived in W.A. until when David and his wife Judy returned to Melbourne after the merger with the NAB. John and Judy Brophy.\
John H.I. DIGHT (27/8/2008): Brian DIXON (9/2007): Jim DORWARD (18/1/2012): Peter Lole advised Gwen McBeth "You may already know but very sad to report that Jim Dorward suddenly passed away on Wednesday. His wife Betty and family will be obviously devastated. He loved his Golf at Flinders and won the comp. on Tuesday (A grade) . Started work with him on 20/2/58 at 203 Elizabeth St. Branch. We saw a lot of each other especially living in the same town and shared the odd beer and story.. Also sad to hear about John Boadle – a lovely man. Regards, Peter".
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