Donview Probus Club was formed in 1991 in Doncaster East.
Probus is a local, national, and international association of retired people who come together in non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit, autonomous clubs which provide regular opportunities for members to meet others in similar circumstances, with similar levels of interest, make new friends, and maintain and expand their interests. Probus Clubs can be made up of men, women or be mixed (men and women) clubs. It is normal for the spouses of club members and widows of former members to be encouraged to participate in the social activities. (Source: Wikipedia June2021)
The Donview Heights name is based on ???
It ceased to function in ???
It's archives were donated to Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society by it's last president, Patricia Decata, and consisted of 2 photo albums, a wooden gavel and sound board, a ceremonial necklace with brooches for all past presidents, and a congratulatory plaque from Manningham on the club's 20th anniversary.
A digital copy of these archives can be viewed at DTHSArchivesOnline. Help would be appreciated in transcribing the names and other notations on the album pictures so that they can be found in a search.
Donviews AdventuresSince news of our exploits was last splashed across the pages of The Probian, members of Donview Heights Probus club have continued to explore near and further with our latest adventures.A Mystery Tour in October last year took members to Geelong with visits to the historic National Wool Museum and the new space-age Geelong City Library.The guided tours of both venues were both entertaining and educational - it was fascinating to inspect the technology of the old knitting and weaving machines (still in working order) and compare it to the computer driven world of the futuristic library where everyone was riding the information highway.As the weather warmed up, we travelled to the Daylesford Convent in November with its colourful gallery displays and brilliant garden setting - the bright, clear air of the Central Highlands was refreshingly therapeutic for us city dwellers.This year we have been extremely fortunate with our outings to Arthur's Seat in February and Marysville in March, enjoying bright, sunny weather on both occasions.At Arthurs Seat, the return journey on the new Eagle Skylift gondola ride was blissful - absolutely silent with glorious views of the Mornington Peninsula and the bay stretching out forever before us.The journey through the Black Spur to the reborn village of Marysville was equally magical and breathtaking - it was so important that all of us could experience the opportunity to see how a devastated community could rebuild after catastrophe.The sturdy old oak trees (planted by the early settlers in 1865) survive lining the main street in all their leafy grandeur.The new dwellings springing up year by year are testament to the determination of the locals - of the original 520 buildings in the old town, only 20 survived the fires.The current permanent population of around 200 supports a new primary school of only 26 students - our visit to this village was memorable.Further outings this year include a Werribee Zoo Safari and a tour of the Spirit of Tasmania at Station Pier.In November, a multi day tour is planned to the Mount Gambier region. Our club calendar also includes supporting local venues through delicious “Chat and Chew” luncheons and outings to cinema and theatre-group productions as well as a monthly guest-speaker program.Our club believes that members should always have something exciting and interesting to look forward to keeping both mind and body engaged in social activity.Greg Dixon, activities coordinator Donview Heights Probus Club.
Date unknown: Donview Heights Probus Club. Standing: Bill Atkinson, Rena Van Leuvan, John Bethune, Jan Wilson, Eileen Bethune & Denis DeLacy. Seated: Pamela Myles, Dorothy Carr, Trish DeCata & Jan Murphy
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