Who said, “There’s no place like home”? And while I never clicked my shiny red shoes, it’s certainly true—what a beautiful place we live in, and how lucky we are to call the best country in the world our own.
Many thanks to my dear friend Betty Whitehorn, who kept up the news so beautifully in my absence. My return has been filled with exciting updates and sensational memories for our little club here in paradise.
On Tuesday, 24 bowlers took to the greens, where we welcomed Janine and Jeff Orton from Victoria. The winning team with the highest margin was Glen O’Brien at lead, Els Van Soest at second, and our own little pocket rocket, Carol Crosbie, at skipper, who played some stunning, accurate bowls.
It was a similar story on Wednesday at social bowls, run by Mervyn Stewart, where Tony Kelly continued his scintillating form. Ably supported by lead David Meiklejohn and Alan Pershouse, Tony’s team scored a commanding 21-point win.
Saturday morning Scroungers saw six rinks in play. The final came down to Steve Heddles and Andy McDougall, with Andy continuing his dominance of the Saturday competition to take the win once again. Eric Barnard also bowled strongly to claim victory in the B Division.
On Sunday afternoon, 24 bowlers returned to the greens. Skipper Stacey Hadlow, fresh from a well-earned break from the rigours of cane cutting, teamed up with Bill Gordon and Els Van Soest to take out the day in grand style—well done, team!
Finally, a special mention must go to our ladies, who recently represented us as district champions. They travelled to Emerald for the zone finals to decide who would progress to the state championships. In a nail-biting contest, they were pipped at the post 19–17 by the Emerald ladies. We are, however, so proud of Joan McGrath’s team of lead Lyn Graham, Jill Spencer, and Ladda Purdie, who all turned in a wonderful performance.
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Lyn Graham, Joan McGrath, Jill Spencer and Ladda Purdie. Photo supplied
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