Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Beach Bowls News

Another full week started with the Ladies’ Divisions 1 and 4 travelling to North Mackay.

Only winners on the day were Div 4 team ably led by Elaine Kippen, with Robin Brown, Maureen Barnard, and Bev Taylor playing fantastic bowls winning on the last end by one.

It was a different result on Wednesday in Marian with Division 1 winning in three rinks for maximum points.

Men’s team playing Division 1 for the first year ended their season by finishing second.

Wednesday afternoon social bowls saw John Askew’s team winning easily with Paul Tobias and Russell Jackson.

Bright Victoria, Michael and Janet Jacometti from Mornington Peninsula, Phil Hancox from

Woonona NSW , Mick Foord from Bendigo Bowls Club all had a wonderful afternoon.

Saturday and Sunday saw seven rounds of the club’s June carnival with 16 teams playing from all parts of Queensland.

Victorious on the day was Rodney Howard’s undefeated team with John Brown playing out of his skin, the ever-reliable Russell Jackson, and Andrew Butler.

The annual carnival could not have gone ahead without Jill Spencer, John Askew, Linda Leycham, and Carol Crosbie.

Thanks to chefs Lyn Graham, Bev Taylor, Ladda Purdie, and Carol Crosbie for the delicious, home cooked meals.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Winners Rodney Howard, John Brown, Russell Jackson, and Andrew Butler being presented their prize money by Airlie Beach Bowls Chairman Ash Warland

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