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Closure of Hurstville City Probus

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-112354

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)


Closure of Hurstville City Probus

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—I regrettably inform the House of the closure of Hurstville City Probus. In February this year, Hurstville Probus voted to close the group after 40 years of service to our local community and communities far and wide. Probus is all about fun, friendship and fellowship in retirement. They keep retirees active and engaged in the local community and help others in the process. Throughout its lifetime, Hurstville City Probus certainly fulfilled this vision. Although the closure of the group certainly brings sadness Speaker, I would like to reassure the local community that the Probus movement is still well and truly alive in St George. Hurstville City Probus was just one of 15 local groups, including Oatley, Penshurst, Grandviews and Georges River‑Riverwood. I encourage all former members of Hurstville City Probus to join one of these other groups and stay involved in the movement. I would like to thank the whole team at Hurstville City Probus throughout its 40 years, particularly Mr James Nicol. Hurstville City Probus, we are sad to see you go.