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St Andrew Sunday, 16 June 2019 in 40m (4–0–12) 1272 Lismore Minimus 1 Julia Stewart 2 Kevin Walsh 3 Margaret Weatherby 4 Robert Weatherby Snr (C) 5 John Maloney Rung in celebration of the life of Bob Hawke, 23rd Prime Minister of Australia (1983-1991), whose Memorial Service was held at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 14th June, 2019. Bob Hawke's leadership through his skills in negotiation successfully transformed Australian life and many social issues worldwide. He is remembered for his famous quote after the yacht "Australia II" won the America's Cup in 1983 of "Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum". For us bellringers he is remembered for holding the world record for beer drinking, of 2½ pints in 11 seconds. Farewell Bob Hawke, a national hero and larrikin. £2.50 | |
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