Pratz began by indicating he was born in a suburb of Mumbai, India to the parents of an "arranged" marriage, a process which he explained to members. Although not academically inclined in his early years, Pratz followed in his fathers footsteps to pursue an engineering degree which he struggled with, eventually deciding to switch degrees into journalism, to which he has decided he is much better suited. By this point Pratz had decided he wanted to escape the Indian way of life, so in 2020, he emigrated to Melbourne (when he couldn't get an entry visa to England). This has been a great decision, notwithstanding the COVID19 lockdowns began almost immediately he arrived. When the job in Esperance came up he left his partner in Melbourne to take on the challenge and is loving life here as a journalist with the Weekender. He feels very welcome in the town and our Club.

Needless to say there were many questions from the floor which he answered frankly and with quite some humour.

Editors Note: If I recall correctly, his girl visited town over Easter to experience Esperance so watch this space! 

Guest Speaker Thanks –Brett Guthrie presented Prathamesh with the customary Club engraved biro, which will no doubt be very handy in his line of work.