Congratulations to Jy Parkinson and Jacob Bell for being selected for the Queensland School Team.   Both boys will be travelling to Sydney this week to compete in the Australian School Sport Swimming Championships with Qld Team Manager, Kate Thomson.  

The Cannons would also like to congratulate Jy for being named the Queensland Team Captain!  Good Luck, Queensland!  

On Wednesday, the Cannons hosted another successful Club Night.  

All the swimmers were very excited with their new Club Shirt.  

Congratulations to Jax Clayworth on receiving the Chocolate Award for the biggest PB.  

Jax was also awarded the Swim of The Night award for his 200m IM.  

The Cannons also presented Isaac Pisaniello with a Chocolate Award for swimming closest to his best time.  

The Cannons would like to welcome new swimmers and their families.

Gage Cotton, Anton Bakx, Mo Bakx, Noah Maltby, and Eric Mulliss all swam extremely well in their races.  

Top Performers on Wednesday night were Isaac Pisaniello, Indi Smith, Tora Delac, and Harris Delac.  They swam terrific times in all their events.  

Highlights include Trace Quick swimming a 5sec PB in his Butterfly event.  

Thomas Ganter swam excellent times in his 25m Freestyle and 25m Breaststroke.  

Surprisingly, Jacob Bell swam just under 38sec (37.99s) in his 50m Breaststroke to earn a personal best time.  

Levi Smith swam a very smooth 25m Butterfly in 21.36sec.  

One of Celeste Orenshaw’s best swims was her 50m Butterfly which she swam in 47.25sec, over 2 sec PB.  

Matilda Nicholes, Miller Eaves, Liam Filewood, Addie Sanders, and Charlie Doherty all swam brilliant Freestyle to earn personal best times.

Congratulations to all the swimmers who participated on Wednesday night and a big thank you to the coaches and parents for all their support!  

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

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Cannonvale Cannons Club Night Aug 2023

Jy and Jacob in Qld Shirts. Photos supplied

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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures August 8, 2023:

Division 1:

Joola (Andrew McHugh, Geoff Denman, Janice Kent) d Andro (George Camilleri, Robbie Richards, Barry Patterson) 7-4. Andrew d Barry -6, -4, 5, 2, 11.

Tibhar (Vince Boeske, Steven Whiting, Tim Shehan) d Radak (Mick Ruhl, Graham Brake) 7-4. Steven/Vince d Graham/Mick -16, -10, 5, 8, 7.

Butterfly (Neil Brown, Allan Edwards, Graeme Walker) d Donic (Ivan Perkins, Anne Sheridan, Ian McKay) 6-5. Neil d Ivan -20, 5, -9, 5, 10.

Division 2:

Stiga (Tony Bowman, Donna Abbott, Leo Gilbert) d Yasaka (Noreen Fredericksen, Andrea Nicholson, Peter Goodson) 10-1. Peter d Donna -8, 7, -3, 12, 9.

Victas (Steve Crocker, Mark Sleeman, Steve Mathieson) d Nittaku (Will VanDeKaa, John McGee) 8-3. John d Steve 9, 8, -10,  -9, 4.

Xiom (Duncan Sheridan, Duncan Treloar, Ishan Rana) d Geow (Amanda Wright, Matthew West, Trent Day) 7-4. Duncan d Matthew -10, 4, 6, -9, 5.

Division 3:

Gamma (Mark Stam, Craig VanDeKaa) d Zeta (David Symons, Bill Hey) 5-4. Dave d Craig -6, 5, 3, 4.

Delta (Saisha Palod, Aarnav Reelh, Val Austin) d Beta (Simon Hogan, Kade Wright, Nehmat Dhalwal) 6-5. Kade d Val 8, -7, 7, -9, 3.

Alpha (Rymer Tabulo, Misha Palod, Ollie Hamelink) d Epsilon (Anaya Reelh, Jye Callander, Virginia Clayton) 7-4. Ollie d Anaya 11, 6, -6, -9, 8.

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures August 8, 2023:

Division 1:

Blue (George Camilleri, John McGee, Don Boettcher) d Green (Charlie Payne, Pam Joyce, Noreen Fredericksen) 7-5. George d Charlie -8, 9, 5, -11, 9.

Red (Branko Vucurovic, Steve Mathieson, Kevin Abbott) d Yellow (Donna Abbott, Peter Goodson, Bryan Marshall) 7-5. Donna d Branko 9, -9, -6, 10, 8.

Division 2:

Purple (Iris Grasso, Michael Ibbotson, Judi Hicks) d White (Marie Taylor, Kim Daffy) 7-5. Marie/Kim d Iris/Judi -7, 9, 7, -5, 11.

Orange (Helen Ware, Louise Gould, Gerry Synnott) d Pink (Robyn Bushell, John Hamelink) 8-4. John d Gerry -8, 9, 12, -14, 7.

Division 3:

Grey (John Pratt, Ian Dodds, Allison Day) d Lime (Cheryl Pearson, Carmel Cristaldi, Myles Dutton) 9-3. Ian d Cheryl 3, -3, -2, 5, 4.

Tan (Cheryl Aprato, Madge Saunders, Bill Hey) d Aqua (Pam Keune, Val Hazeldene, Glenda Dutton) 8-4. Pam/Glenda d Cheryl/Bill -8, -8, 9, 12, 6.

Contributed by Charlie Payne

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Cheryl Pearson hits out in Tuesday morning table tennis fixtures. Photo credit: Charlie Payne

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The Great Barrier Reef Rays, the premier cricket team representing Mackay and North Queensland, proudly celebrated a noteworthy weekend at the Century Cricket competition. In the Rays inaugural year, they made it all the way to the grand final, although were not able to come away with the championship. Despite not securing the win in the finale, the team achieved significant milestones and garnered popularity amongst fans.

Century Cricket Group is a privately owned cricket company co-founded by successful healthcare businessman Stuart Giles, Australian cricket great Ian Healy and world-renowned commentator Mark Nicholas, alongside cricket entrepreneurs and founders of the Australian Cricket Institute Nick Fitzpatrick and Joel Hamilton. The competition featured elite players such as NSW captain, Dan Hughes, Nick Larking of the Melbourne Stars, former Australian Fast Bowler Ben Laughlin and a host of other first-class players. The Rays' participation illuminates the vast potential and the promise of cricketing talent from the North.

With 7 players from Mackay and another three hailing from North Queensland there was considerable representation showing their ability at the competition.

A club representative said, “We were honoured to have the dynamism of former Australian Fast Bowler Ben Laughlin, the expertise of Melbourne Star Nick Larkin, and some emerging stars from Brisbane in our team, including the competition's leading run-scorer, Angus Lovell.

“The opportunity to play with these elite professionals was invaluable for our North QLD men.”

Their inclusion offered invaluable experiences for the Northern players, enhancing their exposure and learning.

“While we may not have clinched the win in the final, our Mackay and North QLD team went above and beyond, shattering expectations.

“The Rays have illuminated a genuine pathway for our boys from the North, giving them the chance to showcase their prowess alongside some of the best in the state and across Australia - and boy, did they rise to the occasion.”

The Rays owe a significant part of their success to their dedicated coach, Adam Knezevic. A local legend himself, Knezevic's guidance hints at a bright future for the Rays, cementing its reputation as a developmental pathway for emerging talent.

The Rays played six games over three days against the Gold Coast Waveriders, Northern Brisbane Kings, Southern QLD Rockets, Moreton Bay Magic and Darling Downs Dingos.

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The Great Barrier Reef Rays made it to the grand final in their inaugural year playing in the Century Cricket competition

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Up to 150 Mackay children now have access to a free netball program thanks to Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants.

Mackay Netball Association was one of 11 community netball clubs in Australia to receive grants from Woolworths in an initiative providing young netballers with improved facilities and encouraging healthy habits.

The $8,000 grant is being used to provide a six-week Woolworths NetSetGO program to up to 150 kids aged between five and ten.

Children will also be provided with fresh fruit, healthy snacks and customised equipment.

Mackay Netball Association Secretary Jenny Moohin said the program teaches netball basics including ball skills, gameplay and fine motor skills.

“A lot of kids come to the program, and they haven’t been playing with balls, so it’s really important that we provide them with these opportunities to develop those skills,” she said.

“Not everyone can afford it, so this is like a ‘come and try’ kind of thing to give those kids the opportunity to see if they like netball for free,” added Operations Manager Sharon Sutherland.

Ms Moohin and Ms Sutherland agreed on the strength of netball in the region and said grants, sponsorship and community support are integral in keeping the sport growing.

“We really need to be able to develop the association to be able to offer come and try days and that sort of thing for free,” said Ms Moohin.

“All of our coaches in the program will be volunteers, they’ll give up their time, but if you don’t have the young ones coming through, you’re not going to grow your association.

“Our NetSetGO program also gives us an opportunity to bring our junior coaches through and get them to help with the program, so it’s very important to teach kids to volunteer and they do, they love it.”

To find out more about Mackay Netball Association’s programs, visit mackaynetball.com or find Mackay Netball Association – MNA on Facebook.

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Mackay Netball Association is providing a free netball program thanks to a grant from Woolworths. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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Social bowls results for August 9th, the winning team consisted of Betty Mulhall, Wendy McGee, and Doris Dodds. The runners-up were Carmel O’Loughlin, Lesley Baumgarten, and Daphne Offield.

In the 'Champion of Champion' 4’s final, held last week, it was the ‘battle of the North’ with Northern Beaches facing off against North Mackay. The North Mackay Ladies from Goosies Sport and Recreation Club emerged as the victors in this year's competition. Congratulations to North Mackay for the win.

Contributed by Suzanne Hazledine

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Happy winners from left:  Chris Hall, Michele Stockton, Nuggie Pratt, Marie Bragg

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Volunteer Recognised

When Chris Breckell filled in for a touch football team over 20 years ago, he unknowingly embarked on a volunteer journey that saw him fill roles such as Player, Vice President, Canteen Assistant, Coach, and Referee with Mackay Touch.

The humble volunteer was named NRL Touch Football’s Volunteer of the Month and shared the story of his journey, starting all those years ago.

“Once I started to get involved in the club and people heard I was an accountant, I was approached to join the board, and I’m still involved now, 20 years later,” Chris said.

Chris shared kudos with his wife Annette who also invests a lot of time and effort into Mackay Touch, the couple personifying what Touch Football is about: inclusiveness, fun and friendship.

It’s the social element of touch that Chris loves best, as he gets to watch mums, dads and kids all join in.

“It’s wonderful to see the joy the sport can bring to a family and the memories they’ll have forever,” he said.

“It’s a testament to the inclusiveness and enjoyment the sport provides.

“I always remind the kids not to forget the 3-letter word ‘fun’.

“Whether they win or lose, it’s about having fun and making friendships with those you play with.”

Chris also has some impressive coaching accolades to his name, leading his team to the U9 North Queensland Junior championship before going back-to-back a year later with the same group of boys in the U10.

“It was great to see the boys stick together over the years and that happened through the bond and friendships they created,” he said.

“It’s worth all the time and effort when you see the kids having fun and creating new friendships.”

As Volunteer of the Month, Chris is now in the running for Volunteer of the Year, and he already has plans for the $5,000 paint project prize.

“The clubhouse needs a new facelift so I would put the paint towards that,” he said.

“It’s a great club and we’re fighting hard to keep it that way!”

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Mackay Touch Volunteer Chris Breckell. Photo supplied: NRL Touch Football

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Makenzie Weale is a young rugby league prop forward in a big hurry.

The Mackay Cutters powerhouse is making every post a winner in the early rounds of the NRLW premiership with the new North Queensland Cowboys franchise.

Weale produced a strong performance as the Cowboys snatched a 16-12 victory over the Wests Tigers last Saturday at Brisbane’s Totally Workwear Stadium.

The West Mitchelton Panthers junior ran for 161 metres, made two line-breaks and four tackle busts and scored a crucial try after the interval to keep the Cowboys in the hunt.

Leading the way with her bullocking runs and jarring defence, the tireless Weale was one of four Mackay recruits to help conjure up the Cowboys second win of the season after four rounds.

Weale was joined by Cutters’ colleagues in centre Jasmine Peters, utility ace China Polata and five eighth Tahlulah Tillett as the quartet combined to secure two valuable competition points.

Trailing 12-10, the Cowboys grabbed the lead in the dying seconds after Indigenous All Stars teammates Tillett and Peters combined for the match-winning try.

Wests Tigers set up a 10-4 half time lead with tries by skipper Kezie Apps and winger Josie Lenaz after the elusive Polata had earlier posted her maiden NRLW try.

A rampaging Weale helped level the scores with a determined try before Tigers fullback Pauline Piliae-Rasabale gave her side the lead with a penalty goal.

The Cowboys return to Townsville to host the Cronulla Sharks this Saturday.

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Makenzie Weale

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Mackay Cutters have bolstered their Hostplus Cup stocks for 2024 with the signing of former Tonga international centre Mahe Fonua.

The power-running outside back has secured a two-year deal with the Cutters after successful stints in the English Super League with Hull FC and the Castleford Tigers.

Fonua, who played six Tests with Tonga, made his NRL debut with the Melbourne Storm and spent two seasons with the Wests Tigers before carving out a decorated career in the United Kingdom.

He won back-to-back Challenge Cups with Hull FC in his first spell in Super League before returning to the club for a second stint after two years at Wests Tigers.

Fonua has chalked up 71 NRL games – including 21 matches with Wests Tigers - and made 131 Super League appearances during an impressive career to date.

His experience and leadership will be invaluable to the Cutters’ young squad as they continue to build for the future.

In Hostplus Cup action last weekend the Cutters pushed the second placed Burleigh Bears all the way during a 24-10 loss at UAA Park on the Gold Coast.

The Bears jumped to an early 14-0 lead following tries by winger Dante Lusio, second rower Jacob Alick and centre Sami Sauiluma before utility forward Sean Mullaney nabbed a four pointer for the visitors.

Elusive back Flynn Camilleri kept Mackay in the hunt when he dashed over to score after the interval with Brandon Finnegan adding the extras.

Burleigh sealed victory with second half tries to Sauiluma and centre Kea Pere to stay one point behind competition leaders Souths Logan Magpies (34).

Mackay Colts played strongly to roll the Central Queensland Capras 30-22.

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Emerging junior cricketers Jack Law and Ishaan Rana stole the show with extraordinary batting achievements at the Mackay 2023 Street Smarts Secondary Schools Twenty20 Challenge at Harrup Park.

Hot shot Law underlined his batting skills to help St Patrick’s College Mackay clean-sweep district titles in the Junior Male, Senior Male and Female categories.

The 14-year-old young gun smashed an unbeaten 113 off only 45 deliveries in St Patrick’s victory over Whitsunday Anglican School to confirm his status as one of the region’s most promising batsmen.

Law, an accomplished Mackay-Whitsunday junior representative and Brothers Mackay product, followed up his century with a whirlwind score of 40 against the St Patrick’s College No 2 X1.

He is one of eight Mackay juniors drafted for the Brisbane Premier League Junior Twenty20 series.

While top prospect Law was piling on the runs, the gifted Rana was emulating those deeds with a magnificent 109 off sixty balls against St Patrick’s and a quickfire 72 off only 27 deliveries against Holy Spirit College.

Rana’s stylish ton featured an incredible 15 sixes and two boundaries and entertained those lucky enough to witness the masterclass display before he was run out.

Law and Rana are undoubtedly two of the finest cricketers from the Mackay junior nursery with bright futures in the sport.

Other players to shine were Holy Spirit batsman Jacob Whitby, who cracked an impressive 58 off 48 balls against Whitsunday Anglican; St Patrick’s seamer Connor Muller (3-7) and spinners Nic Beardmore (3-22) and Cameron Tomerini (3-20 and 2-16); Darcy Sanderson (44); Hayden Melifont (35 not out); Etienne Pretorius (34 not out); Fletcher Russell (33 not out) and premiership-winning Magpies first grade all-rounder Liam Zurvas (25 & 15 not out) and Holy Spirit’s Bennett Reginato (29 and 23 not out).

By Chris Karas

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Jack Law

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In the adrenaline-charged circuit of the UCI BMX World Championships, the spotlight found its mark on Mackay rider Dylan Secher, a name now etched in the annals of BMX greatness. Amongst the hard work in preparation and the intensity of competition in Scotland, Dylan's journey shows that regional athletes can mix it with the best on the world stage.

Dylan's World Championship campaign launched with a spectacular performance that set the tone for his achievements. In the Cruiser class 8-12 Boys race, he clinched an astonishing 2nd in the world.

Following this impressive feat, Dylan sustained his momentum in the 20' class racing. His finesse on the track translated into winning three motos followed by 1st place in the 1/8th final, which he backed up with an unrelenting spirit to secure an impressive 7th position in the 1/4 final. Amidst a competitive field of 106 riders, his determination stood out, positioning him in 25th overall.

While Dylan seized the spotlight, his brother Beau's journey was equally significant. Beau's courageous decision to abstain from racing due to an injury from a broken foot showcased a different facet of sportsmanship – one defined by wisdom and consideration for his own well-being. After giving his all in practice, Beau realised his foot hadn’t healed as much as he had hoped, however the keen rider already has his sights set on future challenges.

Together with Dylan's feat, the broader Australian BMX contingent left an impressive mark on the championships. Seven 'W' plates were secured on the opening day, highlighted by Cameron Gatt's win in the Cruiser Boys 15-16 category.

Mackay and District BMX Club were immensely proud of the Secher brothers who represented Mackay with class on the world stage.

The club said in a statement, “Well done Dylan and Beau, we are all incredibly proud of you.”

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Dylan Secher clinched second place in the Cruiser class 8-12 Boys at the UCI BMX World Championships in Scotland. Photos supplied

Beau and Dylan Secher in Glasgow, Scotland

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Close to fifty runners and spectators enjoyed the cool morning sunshine for the racing of the annual Tri-ActiV8 Bonson’s Scrub Rd 6km and 12km mountainous challenge. Race Sponsor, Nikki Giles from Tri-ActiV8 has been on board as sponsor for this epic event for several years now as well as her day job of encouraging athletes in a multitude of activities including cycling, running, swimming, and paddling.

The ultimate winner was a very happy Lauren Connor who was two seconds off her estimated time, however, second and third placegetters, Robin Stinson and Oliver Rule, were approximately twenty seconds shy of their time. Standout performances came from Jen White who’s predicted time was tragically totally off the mark, but as always had a very positive spin on it and a good laugh.  In the lead up to his birthday the next day, Andrew Wallace had a great run over the undulating peaks as did Justin Rule, Luke Leven, Lily Leven, Tahnie Malagueno, Shane Barben, Matt Graves, Andrew Short, Carolyn Mapes, Natasha Joynson, Emily Dalglish, Carmel Mahon, Brenda Windsor, Geeta Ariani, Stuart Sprott, Alan Zamparutti, Grant Holmstrom, Michael Feenaghty and Werner VanderLinde.

Many thanks to all volunteers including Julie Whibley, Andrew Short, Tim Magoffin, Brendan Bishop, Jo Hughes and Melissa Harris as well as Helen Leven who brings along the very popular Zooper Doopers each week.  

This Sunday’s Mackay Road Runners Signature Event, the Magic Mile Club Championship, will be held at the entry of the Marina Breakwater at 7am.  All members of the general public are most welcome to enter, have some fun, then enjoy the day cruising around the cafes and parklands of the beautiful Mackay Marina precinct.

Contributed by Janelle Tilse

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L-R Mackay Road Runners Vice President Brendan Bishop, President Tim Magoffin, race day timekeeper Melissa Harris with race day sponsor TriActiV8’s Nikki Giles

L-R Proud Mackay Road Runners supporters Helen Leven, Club Secretary Julie Whibley and Belinda Rule.

Champion runners Justin Rule and Matt Graves tackle the challenging 12km Bonson’s Scrub Road/Ian Reddacliff Drive course

Tri-ActiV8 Garmin watch winner Lauren Connor (right) with Carmel Mahon enjoyed the serious ascents/descents of Bonson’s Scrub Road and Ian Reddacliff Drive. Photo credit: Janelle Tilse

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Congratulations to Karina Dunn who played in the Champion of Champions Ladies Singles at St Helens Club and reached the semi-final.

The Champion of Champion Fours were also played with Karli Burns, Carol Savage, Karina Dunn and Denise Mezzen also making it to the semi-finals.

Alan Summerville and Gerard Black competed in the Multi Disability Championships last week and won a number of games.

This weekend Ross Dunstan will compete in the Men's Championship of Championship Singles at North Mackay.

The Men's senior singles were decided on Sunday after Steve Cassidy def Barry Jenner and Trevor Mayfield def Peter Molloy in the semi-finals on Saturday.

On Sunday Steve Cassidy def Trevor Mayfield in the Final.

Close games were witnessed with Steve going on to play in the Senior Champion of Champion in September.

Ladies 3 Bowl Triples Final was played on Sunday Afternoon with Erin Clements, Janice Nelson, Robyn Schatkowski def Denise Mezzen, Marie Mayfield, Dot McNamara in a very close game that went down to the wire.

Mackay Club will be holding Ladies Champion of Champion Triples on September 14 and 15.

Tuesday Social was enjoyed by 18 Bowlers.

Winners of Winners: Albert Wicks, Gary Williamson, Mick D'Alessio.

Winners of Losers: Alan Bartlett, Robyn Schatkowski, Barry Jenner.

Thursday Scroungers: Brian Williams def Kevin Tranberg.

Friday Social Play Winners: Kerrie Catanzariti, Denise Mezzen, Val Edwards.

Ladies Senior Singles will be on this afternoon (Friday) with Carol Savage v Julie Caban.

Saturday afternoon will see Ladies Consistency Singles, Mixed Pairs and Men’s B Singles being played.

Sunday Afternoon sees Men's Open Triples being played.

Contributed by Mike Irving

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Karina Dunn playing Ladies Single Champion of Champions. Photo credit: Mike Irving

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The 2023 Australian National Championships (ANC) was played at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9th to 21st July. Mackay Bridge Club member Lauren Morgan and her partner Paddy Taylor came 1st in the interstate pairs youth category. The Queensland team finished 3rd in the youth team’s event. The full Queensland team was K. Macdonald, L. Morgan, S. Langdon Macmillan, P. Taylor, A. Wu, Z. Ros.

Weekly Club Results

Monday 7 August 2023 – ANNE HIRD MEMORIAL TROPHY Week 1 of 3

N/S E/W

1st Diane Stokes / Joyce Deguara 1st Antonia Tarradas / Kitty Ranson

2nd Lynne O’Neill / Terrence Sheedy 2nd Peter Cowling / Helen Van Den Broek

3rd Elrae Trueman / Monica Darley 3rd Bob Ranson / Jewel Schmidt

4th Susan Ross / Jan Harris 4th Joy Robinson / Sandy Patterson

5th Anne Lutz / Janelle Conroy 4th Joy Block / Edward Kleise

Tuesday 8 August 2023 Evening - 3 Table One Winner Mitchell Green Pts

1st Sandra Morris / Diane Morgan 2nd Terrence Sheedy / Helen Van Den Broek

3rd Janelle Conroy / Eric Leivesley 4th Mick Robins / Marilin Robins

Wednesday 9 August 2023 NWP 15 of 23 - 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S E/W

1st Eric Goodchild / Debra Goodchild 1st Kitty Ranson / Bob Ranson

2nd Eric Leivesley / Terrence Sheedy 2nd Geoff Taylor / Ted Cullinan

3rd Janet Hansen / Janelle Conroy 3rd Monica Darley / Kath Poole

4th Joy Robinson / Robert Carless 4th Josie Cowley / Barbara Tait

Thursday Evening 10 August 2023 - 4 Table One Winner

1st Frances Brown / Ann Whitmore

2nd Terrence Sheedy / Janine Rodgers

3rd Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless

4th Mick King / Patricia Garner

Friday 11 August 2023 – 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S E/W

1st Edward Kliese / Nancy Wix 1st Eric Leivesley / Max Holewa

2nd Joyce Deguara / Toni Large 2nd Nancy Martin / Kath Poole

3rd Frances Brown / Alan Brown 3rd Kitty Ranson / Bob Ranson

4th Margaret Jennings / Marilin Robins 4th Susan Wright / Geoffrey Patterson

Saturday 12 August 2023 – 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S E/W

1st Christine Nice / Terrence Sheedy 1st Mick King / Patricia Garner

2nd Janet Hanson / Diane Morgan 2nd Monica Darley / Kath Poole

3rd Geoff Taylor / Julie O’Neill 3rd Helen Van Den Broek / Joy Brunette

4th Anne Lutz / Ken Seaniger 4th Simon Barnes / Faith Hutchinson

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Lauren Morgan came first in the interstate pairs youth category at the Australian National Bridge Championships in Perth

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The days are getting longer and warmer and most of our visitors have departed as spring is not far away, so Tuesday afternoon we welcomed John Langley from Rich River in Victoria whom with Betty Nicole were runaway winners and Lane Telford a great little bowler herself was proud as punch to receive the prestigious Health Hub award.

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls expertly organised by Merve Stewart saw 27 bowlers vying for the prize money on offer where we said goodbye to Greg and Glenys Pepyat and Leon Wilson with Ken McAllister having their last game before beginning their journey home to Victoria and we look forward to seeing them again next year. Steve Cameron was the big winner of the day with his wife Alice delighted to take home the Health Hub award to end a wonderful visit to our tropical paradise.

Saturday morning Scroungers saw first round winners Tony Whitehorn, Gary Kiff, Mark Mawson and John Askew play the semifinal with Gary and Tony playing out the final with

Gary Kiff the winner of the day with the vivacious Karen Jenson taking home the B Grade award.

Sunday afternoon Social Bowls organised by Lyn Graham saw 24 bowlers vying for the winners prize and it was skipper Col Morris with young 14 year old Proserpine High School playing well beyond his years at lead with Maureen Barnard whom had just returned from a whirlwind tour of England with her husband Eric saying a quick farewell to Charlie and Camilla to perform brilliantly at second to take home the spoils , whilst Tony Whitehorn was delighted with winning the prestigious honour of the Health Hub award.

Finally, the 2023 Multi Disability Championships were played in Mackay and Russell Jackson won Gold in the pairs with Barry Lynne in the hearing impaired and Russell also won the hearing-impaired Singles Gold Medal whilst Col Morris and Noel Crosbie took home the bronze medals for the same pairs event.

It was our own Di Jackson who came fourth for our club in the Physically Impaired singles division and we are just so very proud of her efforts.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

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Noel Crosbie, Russell Jackson, and Col Morris whom brilliantly played for our little club. Photo supplied

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It’s been a very full week this week.  

On Wednesday, Carol and Nev Smith played their last game with us until they return on holidays next year.  

John Anderson, Bruce Uhe, and Peter Lawton defeated Arthur Griffith, Carol Smith and Nev Smith 26 - 16; Allen Sanderson, Pat Bownds and Philip Brown drew 14 all with Jim Bownds, Pat Bownds and Sandy Daffara.

On Thursday, Heather Brown competed in the Champion of Champion Singles at St Helens defeating Joy Manning from St Helens 25 - 11 before being defeated by Di Faulkner from Mackay City 25 - 20.  

This past weekend we held the Under 200s Carnival a Men's Fours Carnival.  

This year's winners were Ron Horsfall, Cooper Whitestyles, Grahame Kinnear, and Peter Blackburn from Souths Suburban and Proserpine with 5 Wins plus a Margin of plus 82.  

Second and third place were determined by a countback on ends with both teams scoring 4 Wins plus 17.

Round winner prizes went to teams skipped by Wade Cranston, Shane Kinnear, Chubby Leather, Grant Dalton and a tied round win to Ash Warland and Scott Hamilton.

Many thanks to everyone who made this event such a wonderful carnival again this year.

Competition for Sunday August 20 with a 9.30am start is the Semi Finals of the 3 Bowl Triples.  

Bruce Uhe, Barry Zillmann, and Philip Brown (sub for Warren Wilson) versus Jonathan Bye, Scott Hamilton (sub for Isaac Elliott and Harry Craig; Dale Haack, Shane Kinnear and Wayne Handley versus Kendall Watts, Gavin Noonan and Luchie Gardel.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.

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2023 Winners Under 200s (left to right) Ron Horsfall, Gavin Milne (representing sponsor NQAS), Peter Blackburn, Scott Hamilton (President Proserpine Bowls Club), Grahame Kinnear and Cooper Whitestyles front. Photo supplied

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