Sue Ebury

We were privileged to have Sue Ebury, author and editor of Weary: the life of Sir Edward Dunlop present to us her newest book of another great but unsung Australian whose name although very public is generally not regarded as one of the great civic leaders.

Yet Sir Kenneth Myer’s inspirational leadership in Melbourne’s development in particular and throughout Australia in general is only now becoming recognised as the fruits of his foresight and planning continue to change the lives of how Australians live.

Know for his dedication and contributions to the Arts Sue’s impassioned presentation  provided us with a thorough upgrading of our knowledge about this remarkable man and detailed the feats and exploits of his leadership and told us of the generosity of wealth and spirit that he bestowed on the nation.

Sue was introduced and and thanked by Alan Lipshut

It would appear that Robyn has solved the parking problem – where do you get one of these?

News from the East.

David and Lou let you in on their trip so far.

The full journal is here

Volume 1

Volume 2

The Tour has been arranged for Monday the 20th of April. We will meet at 6 pm to be at the site office at 6.30 for start of the Tour briefing and issue of safety gear.

Westgate Bridge

Gerri asks that you advise attendance so she can advise the Freway alliance on the numbers who will be coming.

Click on this link to let Gerri know if you are coming or not.

You are reminded that the site requires long trousers, long sleeve shirts and sturdy closedshoes to be worn for a safe work environment. Safety  equipment will be issued on site.

6.30pm Arrive at the West Gate Freeway Alliance Site Office

6.40pm Presentation

· Project Overview

· Safety Briefing

7.00pm Site Tour (note clothing requirements)

· Attendees to wear long pants, long sleeved shirts and sturdy closed-in shoes (they state “steel capped boots preferred”.  Ladies – no heels please!)……and, yes, we will be climbing the stairs in the photograph.

· West Gate Freeway Alliance will provide appropriate safety gear, including hard hat, safety vest, gloves and safety glasses.

8.00pm Visit concludes

To be followed by Dinner (own expense at a venue to be decided)

Club President Elect Gerri Charles ask members to consider what we should be doing to assist the Club and RI make a difference!

DID YOU KNOW over 1 billion children and adults still lack basic literacy skills. Of these 113 million children do not have a school to attend and 500 million women remain illiterate due to cultural and historical reasons. They live in camps, villages, towns and cities, overseas, in other states and in our own communities.

In today’s world it is hard to imagine how this could be true and even harder to imagine the impact this disability must have upon these people’s self-esteem and independence, their lives and their hopes for the future.

Please read this brochure and consider what we should DO