Historical information

Probus is an association for active retirees who join together in clubs. The basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

Significance

Probus has been an active organisation within the Albury/ Wodonga community. Probus Clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired people from all walks of life and may include business or professional people. The movement operates worldwide.

Physical description

The regalia for the office of President of Probus Wodonga, Victoria. This includes the central insignia and badges inscribed with names of individual office bearers.

Inscriptions & markings

On small upper badge "WODONGA"
On centre piece, in circle around a large letter P "RETIRED PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESSMEN'S CLUBS/PROBUS"
Below circle "PRESIDENT"

On smaller badges recording each President and their years of office

"G. Stevenson 1996 - 97/ Graham Bradbury 1997 - 98/ John Garito/ C, Crosthwaite -- 96/ H.J. Sanderson 1993 - 94/ Peter Barnett 1992 - 93/ Jack Larkin 1991 - 92/ Frank Demeo 1990 -1991/ Ralph Williams 1989 - 1990 / Ken Arnold 1988 - 89/ Keith West 1987 - 88/ Bob Caldow 1986 - 87"