The Probus Club of Perth Inc.

At our October meeting we celebrated fifty years of Probus in Australia. Activities included a quiz, a word wheel and finished with a light-hearted game of balloon canopy.

On Tuesday 15^th September a group of our members enjoyed a visit to the Perth Observatory in Bickley followed by lunch at Mundaring Weir Hotel. The visit to the Observatory was most informative and we had the good fortune to be shown around by a very enthusiastic guide. Lunch at the beautiful, old Mundaring Weir Hotel was relaxing and provided a great opportunity for fellowship.

New member, Chris Yukich, was officially welcomed to Probus Perth at our September meeting by vice president Judith Hardwick.

Great fun was had by members recently when they enjoyed a “Fawlty Towers” dinner at Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club.

Manuel entertains the crowd at Fawlty Towers dinner.

Two new members, Bev Shelbourne and Margaret Pearce, were welcomed into our midst at our August meeting. We wish them both all the very best and hope they enjoy their time with Probus.

Jean Brown had two reasons to celebrate at our August meeting. First, she received her Life Membership badge and topped it off by being the inaugural winner of our monthly raffle. Congratulations Jean!

This month we welcomed Brian Stafford into the Probus Club of Perth. We hope that Brian enjoys his membership and finds new avenues of friendship and involvement.

The Consumer Protection website has some interesting articles with topical advice that might be of interest to members. The articles include:

• Retirement villages
• Travel
• Online shopping and gifts

Kaye Ross and Ann Yoong prepare to enjoy the lighthearted crime melodrama held recently at Hamersley.

On 14 May 2026, His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, hosted a reception at Government House marking the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.

Probus Perth was represented at the event by our former president Kaye Ross.

In April and May, we were delighted to induct three new members into the Probus Club of Perth. Veronica Franklin, Rae Smith and Anne Simpson, we extend our warmest welcome to each of you and hope that Probus enriches your lives by expanding your interests and offering new friendships and social contacts.

Today, at our May meeting, Jean Brown was awarded Life Membership of the Probus Club of Perth. Jean has held many roles over the past ten years. She was commended for her commitment and for the tremendous amount of work she has contributed to the club.

Our new postal address for all correspondence is:

Probus Club of Perth Inc.,
P.O. Box 1041,
Gwelup,  W.A.  6018.