Please find a substitute if you cannot fulfil your duty.
Guest Speaker
Our Guest Speaker this week was Mr Sath Moodley of U3A WA. Sath is a lawyer and spoke on the topic of "what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive". He gave us two examples from his professional experience involving fraud; in one case he represented the defence and in the other, the prosecution. The first case involved replacing the oedometer in a car that was subsequently sold for a relatively high price. The second case involved a tyres sales business, Bills of Exchange and altering documents to obtain a substantial benefit. Both the accused suffered significant financial loss as a consequence.
Sath Moodley was thanked on behalf of the Club by John Van Vliet
2 Minute Noodles Please remember that 2 minute Noodles are meant to be 2 minutes, not 10 minutes, it is important for the flow of the meeting that they are no longer than 4 minutes maximum please.
Peter Blockley told us of "Operation Plowshare" which was the USA's program for the development of techniques for the use of nuclear explosives and large non-nuclear explosives for excavation purposes. Its use was considered on expanding the Panama Canal, on developing a port in Alaska and to stimulate the production of natural gas. Peter also reported on his own experience working for a mining company in the Pilbara and the proposal to use 5 x 200 kilo-tonne nuclear explosions to create a port at Cape Keraudren. Daniel Ludwig and Lang Hancock were involved in the project but it did not proceed.
Announcements
President Tony introduced the following announcements:
Bernie Foley presented an award to John Van Vliet recognising him as a Silver level supporter.
A reminder: World Polio Day Liquid Gold Dinner | Friday 23 October 2026
Prof. Barry Marshall AC, The Rebel Doctor Who Rewrote Medical Science.
The Nobel Prize-winning "rebel doctor" who challenged century-old medical dogma, saved millions of lives, and continues to pioneer global medical research today is our keynote speaker at this event.
Join the Swan 2 Surf #rotaryinternational Community Group on the eve of World End Polio Now Day at the Royal Perth Golf Club to hear the story directly from the man who dared to challenge the world—and won.
We would also really appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please feel free to share the event through your own Facebook, LinkedIn, sailing, business or community networks.
Sergeant Geoff gave us the week off to recuperate.
Don't forget Breakfast at our new venue CU29 Restaurant and Bar is $31 per head
1275 Hay Street West Perth (old ANZ Bank location).
The Rotary Club Westpac Bank account details are:
BSB: 036011
Account: 427207
President Tony's Parting Thought for the week
"Train your mind to see the good in everything and have a great week".
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- This Bulletin is via the Clubrunner website and it is currently prepared by Ian Hutton in the absence of our Treasurer Geoff Woods. If you would like anything added to the Bulletin please email any photos and a written summary on Word.
