NEWS Of The Area’s own John ‘Stinker’ Clarke was guest speaker at a recent meeting held by the Combined Probus Club of Medowie.

Kevin Tomlinson, Publicity Officer of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie told News Of The Area, “John enthralled members with his historic and humorous presentation.

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“He spoke of his history from growing up on the Gold Coast, teacher training and his first posting to Gilgandra.

“He then spoke of his further studies and his posting as a teacher to a quaint place called Nelson Bay.

“John followed with his experience over the past 50 years in Port Stephens, his fishing and his books; the story of Clarabelle and about Stinkpot were hilarious.

“The photographs shown in the presentation gave a fabulous historical overview of the area and the fishing available over the years.

“Through the whole presentation members were entranced and gave John a great resounding acclamation in appreciation.”

The Medowie Probus Club welcomes any visitors to their meetings, which are held at the Medowie Community Centre on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.00 am.

Each meeting has a guest speaker to entertain members and visitors on subjects very diverse and there are other activities to keep members involved with the Probus mantra of ‘Fun, Fellowship and Friendship’.

Further information can be found by emailing medowieprobus@gmail.com.

By Marian SAMPSON