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SATURDAY AUGUST 9

Annual Golf Tournament

Join us for our Annual Golf Tournament at the Players Course, 2695 Inkster Boulevard.

Enjoy yourself with other members and friends in this lighthearted event, where no one takes their golf too seriously.

TEE OFF TIMES – 10:45 am for 18 holes, and 1:00 pm for 9 holes

COST – $40 for 18 holes, and $22 for 9 holes

Presentations http://onhealthy.net/product-category/analgesics/ will be held in the casual eating restaurant after the game, where you can order food as you require.

Contact Peter at (204) 237-1805.

Thank you, Mr Keatch

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One of our favourite people, Gordon Keatch, has decided to put down his pen as our intrepid “getting to know” columnist. And since he did so in a most official and gentlemanly way, we decided to share his letter of “resignation” for everyone to see (click below). Thanks, Gordon, for telling the stories of 150 or more members over the years and helping us really get to know each other. Cheers, mate!

Gordon’s letter 2014

PS If anyone is interested in taking up the pen and keeping the column going, we’d love to hear from you.

New Melbourne inspired coffee roast launched

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Melbourne coffee roastery and espresso bar Black Velvet Coffee Roasters have launched a new seasonal blend called Night Swimming, which it said was designed to have “a traditional Melbourne flavour”.

Black Velvet Coffee, which is owned and operated by Darren and Jackie Silverman, said Night Swimming is a medium level roast, suiting both black and milk based coffees and all brewing techniques, in particular espresso and on the stovetop. The Company said the roast offered “clean hazelnut aromas, a hint of spice, subtle acidity and a long clean finish”. Continue reading →

July Commonwealth Place

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By Murray Burt

Rebecca Kitteridge, new SIS head, has steely strength and discreet style

NZ’s new spy boss comes to job with good record and high praise from the Prime Minister

Former Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, Rebecca Kitteridge, has taken over the position of Director of Security for the Security Intelligence Service (SIS).

Announcing the appointment, Prime Minister John Key said Kitteridge was a “highly respected and professional” public servant. Continue reading →