Guest speaker for 24 September is Mr Sath Moodley, President U3A (UWA) Inc speaking on "What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive".
Please find a substitute if you cannot fulfil your duty.
Guest Speaker
Our Guest Speaker this week was Mr David Thomas. David has spoken to the Club on previous occasions on the Perth Royal Agricultural Show. He is a past President and current Board Member. He noted that the Association has its first female President. Most of the land of the Showgrounds is freehold and the group has made a firm decision that it will not move from the site or sell any part of its land holdings. They have a plan for redevelopment which they have been negotiating with the Town of Claremont and State Government for many years but on which they are now achieving some consensus. The plan may incorporate some short term accommodation but it will not include residential apartment buildings despite pressure from Government. It costs about $12.5M to put on the Show. Due to concerns over the risk of a bird flu epidemic, there will be no chickens or other birds at the Show this year.
David Thomas was thanked on behalf of the Club by John Tick
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.
Arthur Blaquiere recounted his trip to Indonesia. He was working as part of a team submitting a proposal for a significant job. Arthur took his wife because his journey took him to his mother's birthplace. The bid for the large job was unsuccessful but, as a consolation, he won another large job during the trip.
Announcements
President Tony introduced the following announcements:
The President made members aware that, sadly, Neil Hancock's father, Ron, passed away during the week.
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 was in a cracking mood again this morning raising fines against Dockers fans, golfers, those going to the Royal Show, those that play WORDLE and Ansett Flyers (on the 25th anniversary of losing all of those Frequent Flyer Points).
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
"Misfortune weighs most heavily on those who expect nothing but good fortune".
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